Quarterly Report • Nov 20, 2009
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"It is extremely satisfying that the major development efforts during recent years are now beginning to pay off. In November our new product for Philips started generating revenues and we anticipate that the total revenue contribution from this and other new products will exceed SEK 10 M already in the fourth quarter," says Johan Löf, President of RaySearch.
"We have also expanded and accelerated our collaboration with Siemens which is now expected to start generating revenues in the second half of 2010 instead of in 2011 as previously stated. Consequently, I can say that the potential for growth has never looked as favorable as it does now," concludes Johan Löf.
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Net sales | 47,322 | 41,344 | 12,660 | 13,702 | 62,690 |
| Operating profit | 17,050 | 8,045 | 445 | 3,678 | 21,058 |
| Operating margin, % | 36.0 | 19.5 | 3.5 | 26.8 | 33.6 |
| Net profit | 12,620 | 7,324 | 316 | 3,107 | 18,223 |
| Earnings per share, SEK* | 0.37 | 0.21 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.53 |
| Share price at the end of the period, SEK* | 25.80 | 17.30 | 11.50 |
*Adjusted for 3:1 stock split
The information in this interim report is such that RaySearch must disclose publicly in accordance with the Swedish Securities and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was made public on November 20, at 7:45 a.m.
The January to September period was characterized primarily by intense work to complete new products for all our partners. We also signed new strategically important agreements and have expanded our development resources to efficiently develop the next generation of products.
It is extremely satisfying that the major development efforts during recent years are now beginning to pay off. In April, our partner Philips began to market our product for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) under the SmartArc brand, as an integrated module in the Philips' Pinnacle3 system. Since then, the product has been successfully demonstrated at the major trade shows and an order backlog has been accumulated. In November the roll-out to clinics began, which is an extremely important milestone for RaySearch as that is when the product starts to generate revenues. RaySearch has a very large installed base among Philips' clinics and most of these users are interested in VMAT, which is currently the most important trend in the market. Combined with an attractive royalty level, this means that the product has considerable revenue potential for RaySearch.
In September, Nucletron launched two new products from RaySearch: one for model-based segmentation (MBS) and the other for VMAT. The products were recently completed and have been integrated into Nucletron's Oncentra® treatment planning system. Nucletron has begun to fill its order books and the first deliveries to clinics are scheduled for December. Varian has also started quoting the three new products that we have completed for them. The products are treatment planning modules for the optimization of conventional 3D-CRT, radiobiological evaluation and radiobiological optimization and were launched in late June. These are integrated modules in the latest version of Varian's Eclipse™ treatment planning system. Varian has a very large installed base, so the potential is substantial but we do not expect any revenues until the beginning of next year. Lastly, TomoTherapy has started to receive orders for the new SharePlan™ solution from RaySearch, which was launched earlier this year.
Although these new products did not contribute to sales during the first nine months, the company's earnings were strong during the period. Profit amounted to SEK 12.6 M, up 73 percent compared with the year-earlier period. We also noted a slight increase in sales, of 14 percent, to SEK 47.3 M, but this was largely attributable to rising currency exchange rates during the period. Had exchange rates remained unchanged, sales during the period would have declined by 5 percent, compared with the first nine months of 2008. The third quarter was relatively weak, with an 8 percent decrease in sales to SEK 12.7 M.
During the period, we experienced a generation shift whereby declining volumes from the old Philips products were offset by a first installment relating to the new agreement with Westdeutsches Protonentherapiezentrum Essen (WPE) in Essen Germany, and increased revenues from the quality assurance system COMPASS®. IBA Dosimetry launched a new version of COMPASS® earlier in the summer with support for the new VMAT treatments. This makes the system even more competitive and thanks to this extension, we are now beginning to experience an improvement in sales of the system. The weak sales through Philips are due to two factors. Support revenues from our first p-RayOptimizer product declined from the second quarter, since the product requires less maintenance after eight years on the market. In addition, the number of licenses sold declined. As Philips started delivering the new version of its system in mid-November, some customers may have deferred their orders until the new version was available for installation. We have not observed a corresponding decline in license volumes for Nucletron. This is probably because Nucletron is less dependent on the US market, the market that was impacted most severely by the financial crisis during the period.
Our largest project is currently the development of the treatment planning system for proton therapy for WPE. Proton therapy is one of the most advanced forms of radiation therapy and is a key future area for RaySearch. The agreement represents our first commercial proton order and was signed in June, when the first part-delivery also took place. The system will not be integrated into any partner system but is based on RaySearch's proprietary RayStation platform. In addition to optimization of proton treatments, the system will also contain comprehensive support for adaptive radiation therapy. By adapting the treatment for changes occurring in the patient's anatomy during and between
treatment sessions, the precision of the treatment can be improved even further. Adaptive therapy has been a prioritized research area for RaySearch for many years and this will be the first time that our expertise in the field will benefit clinics. The project is progressing as planned and the system is scheduled to be fully developed and clinically operational during the summer of 2010. The system will then be the most advanced proton treatment planning system in the market.
Another project to which we are currently allocating major resources is the partnership with Siemens, which commenced in May. Siemens is one of the leading global suppliers of radiation therapy equipment. Under the agreement with Siemens, RaySearch will provide several different advanced treatment planning modules. The modules will be integrated into Siemens' syngo® Suite for Oncology system, which is Siemens' integrated workflow solution for radiation therapy. In November, this collaboration was accelerated and expanded with additional modules. The collaboration is now expected to generate revenues for RaySearch in the second half of 2010 instead of in 2011 as previously communicated.
During the summer, we strengthened our development capacity by recruiting nine additional developers. This allows us to invest resources in more long-term research work which is necessary to strengthen RaySearch's position as the leading developer of advanced radiation therapy software. Another cornerstone in this strategy is to work directly with a selected few leading research-intensive clinics, such as WPE, as a complement to the existing partner-based business model. This type of collaboration will give RaySearch the freedom to develop innovative solutions directly in a clinical environment independently of other companies' priorities, which is a prerequisite for securing RaySearch's long-term position as a leading supplier. Direct collaborations with clinics require solid knowledge of RaySearch's solutions in the market. This year, we have therefore for the first time participated as an exhibitor at the major radiation therapy trade shows. I am convinced that the investment was worthwhile and we intend to continue on this path.
It is difficult to foresee how the sales of existing products will be impacted by the prevailing economic climate. It is therefore reassuring that we have launched several new products and have a solid financial position. Earlier in the summer, a proposal was presented for lower reimbursement levels in the US healthcare system, which contributed to the uncertainty. The proposal was recently amended and it appears that reductions will be significantly lower than initially expected. Accordingly, the US market should be able to recover more rapidly. Furthermore, we already know that the new products that are now being delivered to clinics will generate significant revenues. Based on what we know about our partners' backlogs and delivery capacity, we currently anticipate that the total revenue contribution from the new products via Philips, Nucletron, TomoTherapy and the system to WPE will exceed SEK 10 M already during the fourth quarter this year. Consequently, I can say that the potential for growth has never looked as favorable as it does now.
Stockholm, November 20, 2009
Johan Löf President, RaySearch Laboratories AB
In September, Nucletron launched two new products for model-based segmentation (MBS) and treatment planning of rotational therapies (volumetric modulated arc therapy or VMAT). The products, which have been developed by RaySearch since January, are integrated modules in Nucletron's Oncentra® treatment planning system. VMAT is a new and advanced form of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), in which the tumor is continuously irradiated while the source of the beam rotates around the patient in single or multiple arcs. This concept enables faster treatment delivery compared to traditional IMRT, where the patient is irradiated only from a few selected angles. MBS facilitates the segmentation process when three-dimensional models of the tumor and surrounding organs at risk are created prior to the treatment planning process. Traditionally this is a very time-consuming task as the contours are outlined manually. The new MBS software module uses three-dimensional organ models that automatically adapt to patient image data. The product will be available for the treatment planning of both external radiotherapy and brachytherapy, and has the potential to significantly decrease the time spent on segmentation and also improve consistency in the process.
In November installation began of RaySearch's new VMAT treatment planning solution, which received 510(k) clearance from the FDA in April. The product has been under development since 2008 as part of the long-term partnership between RaySearch and Philips and is marketed under the name SmartArc as a module in Philips' Pinnacle3 treatment planning system. The new product is the first planning solution that can be used with any VMAT-capable treatment machine in the market. In addition to managing the latest treatment machines, where the dose rate is variable, the new product can also support constant dose rate delivery. This allows clinicians to explore the benefits of VMAT delivery without the expense and downtime associated with an upgrade of their treatment machine.
In May, RaySearch signed a long-term development and licensing agreement with Siemens Healthcare. The collaboration entails that RaySearch will provide a number of treatment planning modules aimed at improving radiation therapy. The software modules will be integrated in Siemens' syngo® Suite for Oncology, which is Siemens' integrated workflow solution for radiation therapy. In November, the collaboration was expanded to include more modules. In addition, the project was accelerated, and is thus expected to start generating revenues for RaySearch in the second half of 2010 instead of in 2011 as previously communicated.
During the third quarter of 2009, sales decreased by 7.6 percent, compared with the year-earlier period and amounted to SEK 12.7 M (13.7). Operating profit declined during the quarter to SEK 0.4 M (3.7), corresponding to an operating margin of 3.5 percent (26.8). During the quarter, profit after tax totaled SEK 0.3 M (3.1). Sales were positively impacted by rising exchange rates and increased sales via IBA Dosimetry and were adversely affected by a reduction in sales via Philips and Nucletron.
During the first nine months of 2009, total sales increased 14.5 percent, compared with the year-earlier period, and amounted to SEK 47.3 M (41.3). The rise in sales was primarily due to the strengthening of the USD and EUR against the SEK. At unchanged exchange rates, sales would have decreased 5.0 percent, compared with the first nine months of 2008. Sales mainly comprise license fees through partners and support revenues. The number of licenses sold through partners totaled 389 (439), with license revenues during the first nine months of 2009 amounting to SEK 30.2 M (25.3). The reduction in the number of sold licenses was mainly attributable to Philips. License sales were impacted positively by the first installment relating to the new agreement with WPE and increased revenues from IBA Dosimetry. Support revenues during the first nine months of 2009 rose 6.9 percent to SEK 17.1 M (16.0). Support revenues are based on accumulated license sales and have thus grown continually. However, during the second quarter of 2009, support revenues for RaySearch's first product p-RayOptimizer began to decline as the product has been on the market since 2001, and now requires less maintenance.
The company is dependent on trends in USD and EUR exchange rates against the SEK, since invoicing to Philips is in USD and invoicing to Nucletron and IBA Dosimetry is in EUR. During the first nine months of 2009, revenues in USD were recognized at an average exchange rate of SEK 7.83, compared with SEK 6.27 in the year-earlier period. During the first nine months of 2009, revenues in EUR were recognized at an average exchange rate of SEK 10.65, compared with SEK 9.42 during the year-earlier period. A sensitivity analysis of currency exposure indicates that the impact of a change in the average USD exchange rate of ±10 percent on the operating profit in the first nine months of 2009 was ± SEK 3.0 M and that the corresponding effect of a change in the average EUR exchange rate of ±10 percent was ± SEK 1.6 M. The company pursues the currency policy set by the Board of Directors.
Operating profit in the first nine months of 2009 totaled SEK 17.1 M (8.0), corresponding to an operating margin of 36.0 percent (19.5). Operating expenses, excluding exchange rate gains and losses, declined by SEK 5.0 M to SEK 28.4 M compared with the first nine months of 2008. The decline in operating expenses was mainly attributable to the redirection of a considerable portion of the research department's resources to development work, due to the large number of products that were launched or are planned for launch during the year. Since the costs for product development projects are capitalized, unlike research projects, this temporary refocusing results in lower costs. Other operating revenues and other operating expenses refer to exchange-rate gains and losses, with the net of these amounting to an expense of SEK 1.0 M (rev: 0.5).
As of September 30, 2009, 52 (42) employees were engaged in research and development. Research and development costs include payroll costs, consulting fees, computer equipment and premises. Before capitalization and amortization of development costs, research and development costs totaled SEK 39.9 M (36.3). During the first nine months of 2009, development costs were capitalized in the amount of SEK 30.2 M (21.8). Amortization of capitalized development costs during the first nine months of 2009 totaled SEK 7.0 M (8.0). The reduction during the period was attributable to the complete amortization of the capitalized development costs relating of the company's first products during the period. Amortization began to rise during the third quarter and will increase as the new products begin to generate revenues. Research and development costs after adjustments for capitalization and amortization of development costs totaled SEK 16.7 M (22.5).
Amortization of intangible fixed assets for the first nine months of 2009 totaled SEK 7.1 M (8.1) and depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 0.1 M (0.2). Overall, amortization and depreciation during the first nine months of 2009 totaled SEK 7.2 M (8.3). Amortization and depreciation related primarily to capitalized development costs.
Profit after tax for the first nine months of 2009 totaled SEK 12.6 M (7.3), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 0.37 (0.21).
Although most of RaySearch's customers operate in the US, it is important to note that the proportion of license revenues that derive from North America were at a record low level during the January to September period. License revenues for the first nine months of 2009 were distributed as follows: North America 32 percent (47), Asia 24 percent (26), Europe and the rest of the world 44 percent (27).
For the first nine months of 2009, cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 35.4 M (6.8). Cash flow was SEK 5.4 M (neg: 20.0). The increase was mainly attributable to an improvement in profit to SEK 17.4 M, compared with SEK 10.4 M in the year-earlier period, and a decline in working capital during the January to September period, which had a positive impact of SEK 10.2 M, while the working capital increased during the year-earlier period, which had a negative impact of SEK 6.0 M. In addition, no dividend was paid during the first nine months of 2009, while a dividend of SEK 5.0 M was paid in the year-earlier period.
As of September 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 76.0 M, compared with SEK 59.1 M on September 30, 2008. As of September 30, 2009, current receivables totaled SEK 14.5 M, compared with SEK 26.3 M on September 30, 2008. RaySearch has no interest-bearing liabilities.
Fixed assets primarily comprise capitalized development costs. Investments in intangible fixed assets in the first nine months of 2009 totaled SEK 30.2 M (22.5) and investments in tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 0.7 M (0.3).
At the end of the third quarter, the number of employees at RaySearch was 56 (48). The average number of employees during the January to September 2009 period was 50 (47).
Since the financial reporting of the Parent Company corresponds in all material respects to the financial reporting of the Group, the comments for the Group are also relevant to a great extent for the Parent Company. Capitalization of development costs is recognized in the Group, but not in the Parent Company.
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Net sales | 47,322 | 41,344 | 12,660 | 13,702 | 62,690 |
| Cost of goods sold | -866 | -436 | -399 | -146 | -661 |
| Gross profit | 46,456 | 40,908 | 12,261 | 13,556 | 62,029 |
| Other operating income | 0 | 693 | 0 | 1 017 | 2,012 |
| Selling expenses | -2,391 | -2,012 | -1,261 | -779 | -2,563 |
| Administrative expenses | -9,284 | -8,877 | -2,787 | -2,551 | -11,031 |
| Research and development costs | -16,706 | -22,515 | -6,699 | -7,565 | -29,183 |
| Other operating expenses | -1,025 | -152 | -1,069 | 0 | -206 |
| Operating profit | 17,050 | 8,045 | 445 | 3,678 | 21,058 |
| Result from financial items | 398 | 2,358 | 71 | 720 | 3,048 |
| Profit before tax | 17,448 | 10,403 | 516 | 4,398 | 24,106 |
| Tax | -4,828 | -3,079 | -200 | -1,291 | -5,883 |
| Profit for the period | 12,620 | 7,324 | 316 | 3,107 | 18,223 |
| Earnings per share before full dilution | 0.37 | 0.21 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.53 |
| (SEK) * | |||||
| Earnings per share after full dilution (SEK) * |
0.37 | 0.21 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.53 |
* Adjusted for 3:1 stock split
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Profit for the period | 12,620 | 7,324 | 316 | 3,107 | 18,223 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | -, | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
12,620 | 7,324 | 316 | 3,107 | 18,223 |
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Sep 30, 2009 | Sep 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 104,488 | 76,789 | 81,705 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,960 | 1,972 | 1,926 |
| Deferred tax assets | 10,569 | 11,253 | 10,569 |
| Total fixed assets | 117,017 | 90,014 | 94,200 |
| Current assets | 14,474 | 26,275 | 23,247 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 76,043 | 59,089 | 70,644 |
| Total current assets | 90,517 | 85,364 | 93,891 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 207,534 | 175,378 | 188,091 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 163,055 | 139,536 | 150,435 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 32,346 | 26,722 | 26,240 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 |
| Accounts payable | 4,160 | 1,498 | 4,283 |
| Other current liabilities | 6,363 | 6,012 | 5,523 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 207,534 | 175,378 | 188,091 |
| Pledged assets | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None | None |
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Profit before tax | 17,448 | 10,403 | 516 | 4,398 | 24,106 |
| Adjusted for non-cash items* | 7,214 | 8,202 | 3,702 | 2,775 | 10,981 |
| Taxes paid | 570 | -5,796 | 1,319 | -1,434 | 1,439 |
| Cash flow from operating | 25,232 | 12,809 | 5,537 | 5,739 | 36,526 |
| activities before changes in | |||||
| working capital | |||||
| Cash flow from changes in working capital |
10,199 | -5,967 | 7,515 | -4,340 | -10,481 |
| Cash flow from operating | 35,431 | 6,842 | 13,052 | 1,399 | 26,045 |
| activities | |||||
| Cash flow from investing activities ** | -30,032 | -21,892 | -9,403 | -6,351 | -29,540 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 0 | -4,996 | 0 | - | -4,996 |
| Cash flow for the period | 5,399 | -20,046 | 3,649 | -4,952 | -8,491 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
70,644 | 79,135 | 72,394 | 64,041 | 79,135 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
76,043 | 59,089 | 76,043 | 59,089 | 70,644 |
*This amount includes amortization of capitalized development costs.
**This amount includes capitalized development costs.
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Jan-Sep 2009 |
Full-year 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 150,435 | 137,851 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 12,620 | 18,223 |
| Dividend paid | 0 | -5,639 |
| Closing balance | 163,055 | 150,435 |
| Jan-Sep 2009 |
Full-year 2008 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Total number of shares (opening and closing balance) Holding of treasury shares (opening and closing balance) Average number of treasury shares |
34,282,773 449,628 449,628 |
34,282,773 449,628 449,628 |
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Jan-Sep | Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Net sales | 47,322 | 41,344 | 50,182 | 62,690 |
| Operating profit | 17,050 | 8,045 | 22,098 | 21,058 |
| Operating margin, % | 36.0 | 19.5 | 44.0 | 33.6 |
| Profit margin, % | 36.9 | 25.2 | 47.3 | 38.5 |
| Net profit | 12 620 | 7 324 | 16 773 | 18 223 |
| Earnings per share, SEK * | 0.37 | 0.21 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 11.9 | 10.7 | 30.3 | 16.7 |
| Return on equity, % | 15.5 | 7.5 | 31.3 | 12.6 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 78.6 | 79.6 | 82.5 | 80.0 |
| Adjusted equity per share at end of | ||||
| period* | 4.76 | 4.07 | 3.93 | 4.39 |
| Share price at end of period, SEK* | 25.80 | 17.30 | 67.33 | 11.50 |
* Adjusted for 3:1 stock split.
Amounts in SEK 000s
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Full | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | year | |||
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Net sales | 47,322 | 41,344 | 12,660 | 13,702 | 62,690 |
| Cost of goods sold | -866 | -436 | -399 | -146 | -661 |
| Gross profit | 46,456 | 40,908 | 12,261 | 13,556 | 62,029 |
| Other operating income | 0 | 693 | 0 | 1 017 | 2,012 |
| Selling expenses | -2,391 | -2,012 | -1,261 | -693 | -2,563 |
| Administrative expenses | -10,708 | -9,980 | -3,231 | -2,959 | -12,461 |
| Research and development costs | -38,488 | -35,230 | -12,014 | -10,807 | -46,635 |
| Other operating expenses | -1,025 | -152 | -1 069 | 0 | -206 |
| Operating profit/loss | -6,156 | -5,773 | -5,314 | 114 | 2,176 |
| Result from financial items | 321 | 1,870 | 55 | 496 | 14,417 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | -5,835 | -3,903 | -5,259 | 610 | 16,593 |
| Appropriations | - | - | - | - | 743 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -5,835, | -3,903 | -5,259 | 610 | 17,336 |
| Tax | 1,295 | 948 | 1,319 | -231 | -2,303 |
| Net profit/loss | -4,540 | -2,955 | -3,940 | 379 | 15,033 |
| Amounts in SEK 000s | Sep 30, 2009 | Sep 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 791 | 1,387 | 1,221 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,960 | 1,972 | 1,926 |
| Financial fixed assets | 2,160 | 2,160 | 2,160 |
| Deferred tax assets | 10,569 | 11,253 | 10,569 |
| Total fixed assets | 15,480 | 16,772 | 15,876 |
| Current assets | 14,464 | 26,190 | 35,238 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 72,065 | 43,194 | 54,534 |
| Total current assets | 86,529 | 69,384 | 89,772 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 102,009 | 86,156 | 105,648 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 72,214 | 58,767 | 76,755 |
| Untaxed reserves | 19,290 | 20,033 | 19,290 |
| Accounts payable | 4,160 | 1,498 | 4,283 |
| Other current liabilities | 6,345 | 5,858 | 5,320 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 102,009 | 86,156 | 105,648 |
| Pledged assets | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None | None |
The consolidated financial statements for the nine months of 2009 were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. This interim report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. In addition, applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act were applied. Effective January 1, 2009, RaySearch applies IFRS 8 Operating Segments and the revised IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. Application of IFRS 8 has not resulted in any changes in RaySearch's segment definition. The changes in IAS 1 have resulted in the consolidated income statement being supplemented with a statement of comprehensive income. The Parent Company financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the requirements contained in the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2.2 Accounting for Legal Entities.
RaySearch's financial policy governing the management of financial risks was established by the Board of Directors and represents a framework of guidelines and rules in the form of risk mandates and limits for financial activities. RaySearch is primarily affected by exchange-rate risk. All of RaySearch's net sales are in USD or EUR. In accordance with the established financial policy, no currency hedging is employed. The financial policy is updated at least once annually.
As a result of its activities, RaySearch is exposed to various operational risks, including the following: dependency on key persons, competition and strategic partnerships. RaySearch currently has partnerships with Philips, Varian, Siemens, Nucletron, IBA Dosimetry and TomoTherapy. RaySearch also has several research partnerships. If RaySearch were to lose one or more of these partners, this could have a major effect on the company's sales, profit and financial position. This risk decreases as the number of partners increases. RaySearch engages in continuous discussions with a number of medical technology companies in respect of new collaborations.
For more detailed information about RaySearch's financial risk management and operational risks, refer page 49 of the 2008 Annual Report.
No transactions occurred between RaySearch and related parties that materially affected the company's position and earnings.
Preparation of the interim report requires that company management makes estimates that affect the recognized amounts for assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The actual outcome could deviate from these estimates. The critical sources of uncertainty in the estimates are the same as in the most recent annual report.
Stockholm, November 20, 2009
Johan Löf President and Board member
To the Board of RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) Corp. Reg. No: 556322-6157
I have reviewed the attached interim report for RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ), for the period January 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. My responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim report based on my review.
I have conducted my review in accordance with the Swedish standard for such reviews, (SÖG) 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Company. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily with persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden RS and consequently does not enable me to obtain assurance that I would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, a review does not enable me to express a conclusion with the same degree of assurance that an audit would do.
Based on my review, nothing has come to my attention that causes me to believe that the attached interim report has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for the Group and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for the Parent Company.
Stockholm, November 20, 2009
Anders Linér Authorized Public Accountant KPMG
Johan Löf, President and CEO Tel: +46 (0)8-545 061 30 [email protected]
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) Corp. Reg. No: 556322-6157 Sveavägen 25 SE-111 34 Stockholm Sweden
Year-end report February 18, 2010 Interim report for the first quarter May 2010 Annual General Meeting May 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
RaySearch Laboratories is a medical technology company that develops advanced software solutions for improved radiation therapy of cancer. RaySearch's products are sold through license agreements with leading partners, such as Philips, Varian, Siemens, Nucletron, IBA Dosimetry and TomoTherapy. To date, 15 products have been launched and RaySearch's software is used at about 1,500 clinics in more than 30 countries. In addition, existing license agreements cover more than 15 other products that are scheduled to be launched in the coming years. RaySearch was founded in 2000 as a spin-off from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm and the company is listed in the Small Cap segment of NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm.
For more information about RaySearch, visit www.raysearchlabs.com.
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