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Sectra — Annual Report 2014
Jul 2, 2014
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Annual Report 2013/2014
The world needs more efficient healthcare and more secure communication. Sectra plays a key role in meeting these needs.
At Sectra, you can expect to meet highly skilled employees who share their experience with customers.
We are prepared to walk that extra mile to solve our customers' problems – more than is normally expected from employees in the same role with other providers.
That is why customers choose Sectra. And why they remain loyal.
Contents
Report on operations
- 4 About Sectra
- 5 The year in brief
- 6 CEO letter
- 9 Vision, goals and strategies
- 10 Sectra's value-generation model
- 12 The healthcare market
- 13 Imaging IT Solutions
- 17 Business Innovation
- 20 The security market
- 21 Secure Communications
- 24 Competence and gender equality
- 26 The share
- 28 Five-year summary
Official Annual Report
- 30 Board of Directors and Auditor
- 32 Group Management
- 35 Administration report
- 40 Financial statements for the Group
- 42 Financial statements for the Parent Company
- 44 Accounting policies
- 46 Notes
- 56 Auditor's report
- 58 Annual General Meeting 2014 and interim reports 2014/2015
- 58 Glossary
- 59 Contact us and references
Efficient care and secure communication Sectra's offering for a better and safer society
Sectra conducts development and sales of products and services in medical IT and secure communication. Sectra has its roots in research at Linköping University and ties with the research community remain strong. We are dedicated to making the world a better place using technological innovations – in partnership with our customers. We work together to create effective solutions that are beneficial for humanity.
Sectra has grown from a small group of researchers and postgraduates in 1978 to an international company with more than 500 employees in 12 countries. Long-term and close collaboration with customers has been key to the company's success, combined with innovation, technological excellence, and every employee's dedication to using their knowledge to solve customer problems.
Understanding customers, their daily work and problems provides the platform for how Sectra organizes its operations, based on various customer segments.
Imaging IT Solutions
Increased efficiency across the entire healthcare chain with fast and safe management and presentation of medical images and patient information.
Secure Communications
Secure communication for a safer and more stable world.
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Business Innovation
An incubator for business lines, projects and ideas that are growing, but not big enough to be treated as separate business areas of Sectra.
Other operations
The Group's financing operations for large-scale customer projects and central functions for finance, asset management, quality, IT, marketing communication and investor relations.
2013/2014 in brief
Q1
The largest healthcare consortium in the UK, Barts Health NHS Trust in London, signs an extensive ten-year contract.
Blekinge County Council in Sweden and several other healthcare clients renew major managedservices and maintenance agreements.
The Board sets a new growth goal and an order of priority for the financial goals, refer to page 9.
Q2
The James Paget University Hospital in the UK signs a ten-year managed-services agreement.
Through a share redemption program totaling SEK 166.9 million, SEK 4.50 per share is distributed to shareholders.
Q3
Order is received from the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Saudi Arabia, one of the region's most reputed hospitals.
Sectra's smartphone product for secure voice communication and text, Panthon 3, receives EU approval. The solution is also approved by NATO, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
Q4
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland expands its collaboration with Sectra.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense orders Sectra's secure mobile phone, Sectra Tiger 7401, and extends its framework agreement for secure communication.
For more details about these individual events, refer to www.sectra.com/news
| MSEK | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 |
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| Order bookings | 925 | 916 | 701 | 631 | 766 |
| Net sales | 853 | 817 | 823 | 783 | 753 |
| Operating profit | 128 | 85 | 103 | 72 | 115 |
| Profit before tax | 141 | 86 | 127 | 70 | 113 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.80 | 1.68 | 2.52 | 1.31 | 2.28 |
| Cash flow1 | 159 | 133 | 153 | 25 | 37 |
| Dividend/redemption2 | 167 | 166 | 185 | 185 | 0 |
1 Cash flow pertains to operating activities before changes in working capital. 2 13/14 pertains to the Board's proposal to the 2014 Annual General Meeting.
SALES BY SEGMENT MSEK
US healthcare providers give Sectra's system for managing and archiving medical images a top ranking in the PACS category.
Sectra's new product for radiation dose monitoring, Sectra DoseTrack, was named "Best New Radiology Software" by one of the most eminent online radiology portals, AuntMinnie.com.
SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC MARKET
Best in KLAS #1 in PACS
Satisfied customers and dedicated employees generate high returns
The 2013/2014 fiscal year was positive for the entire Group. Customer satisfaction increased and we achieved our profitability goal – an operating margin of 15%. Obviously, it feels gratifying that our profitability is high and we can thus continue to generate high returns. But what really makes me proud is the confirmation that Sectra's employees and products are appreciated by our customers. So highly appreciated, in fact, that our US customers rated Sectra the top provider of Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS).
I want to start by being honest with those of you who have chosen, or are considering, to invest in Sectra. Among the highest priorities for our day-to-day operations, our shareholders come third. In the long term, we believe this will benefit you most. Our highest priorities are:
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- Satisfied customers
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- Dedicated employees
This is the basis for our priorities in the extensive process to create solutions that contribute to improving quality of life through more efficient healthcare and a more secure society. This is also the reason why our shareholders have received high dividend yields over the past four years.
Will champagne lead
to customer satisfaction?
Our goal to be ranked Number 1 in the medtech industry's most important customer satisfaction survey, compiled by the US market research company KLAS, was established nearly ten years ago. At the time, a global company that sold our medical IT systems as part of its own offering had acquired one of our competitors. We both went our own separate ways and Sectra began to act in the US market under its own brand. Today, we have a good relationship with our former partner, which continues to maintain and deliver upgrades to hundreds of shared customers who have chosen to retain our systems. However, knowing that Sectra has the most satisfied customers is a wonderful feeling. The KLAS award boosts our marketing in the US, but also in other countries. When we achieved our goal, we opened two magnums of champagne together with employees at our offices in Shelton in the US and Linköping in
Sweden. The bottles had been strategically displayed throughout the years to remind us of our goal on a daily basis.
Employees are our greatest competitive advantage
I wish that all of our shareholders could join us when we visit customers and hear about the efforts that Sectra's employees make for our customers. But since this is not possible, we have chosen to include some of the comments from customers in various customer evaluations in this Annual Report. They testify that we have succeeded in creating a culture that promotes responsibility, expertise and knowledge sharing. However, the real key is to recruit the right employees, and this is an area in which I, personally, am very much involved.
Development and innovation
Sectra's operations have been based on innovations since the company was founded in 1978. Since we want to maintain a high pace of innovation, we continuously invest in product development and, compared with previous years, activity in future-oriented projects has increased. One of our new and exciting innovations is an IT system for pathology – a highly significant area in cancer care. In this area, images are still managed manually. In order to improve collaboration between hospitals and to benefit from computerized image analysis, digitization is required. This presents an ideal opportunity for us to contribute and Sectra is currently commercializing a prototype for digital pathology that has been developed in a major Swedish research project in which Sectra is participating.
Long-term contracts provide stability
Both Imaging IT Solutions, which is Sectra's largest business area, and Business Innovation have grown – particularly in the UK, where Sectra has made acquisitions and invested in growth in recent years, and the Netherlands. Partner sales have also increased, mainly in the Middle East. The orders we receive from our healthcare customers are often extensive agreements for managed services or maintenance, and may continue for a period of up to ten years. The high proportion of long-term customer contracts provides stability and enables longterm investments in products and services that, in turn, create additional value for our customers.
The Secure Communications business area experienced a difficult year. The weak links are the operation's dependence on a few large customers and the limited market (European authorities) that we have addressed to date. To create conditions for long-term growth in the security field, we have initiated a process to identify and establish Sectra in new customer segments within industry and infrastructure, in which there is both a need and growing demand for our security expertise.
Profit growth in focus
We have conducted a number of activities in recent years that have contributed to Sectra's positive profit trend and the achievement of our profitability goal. The most significant activities are:
- the structural transaction in 2011, in which Sectra divested the company's low-dose mammography operation
- focused expansion
- lower proportion of hardware sales
"I started and developed Sectra's medical IT operation together with dedicated employees. My vision is that Sectra will continue to develop successfully, primarily by delivering greater customer value than our competitors. Our focus will always be on the customer. We will solve customer problems within the areas of our expertise and help them become more efficient by having a deep understanding of their daily processes and needs." Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO Sectra AB
- product development that has reduced costs for installation and maintenance
- internal efficiency enhancements and restructuring programs.
The operational improvements have mainly affected the Imaging IT Solutions business area, led by Marie Ekström Trägårdh, who is the highly competent President of this area and an inspiring person to work with.
Now that we have achieved our profitability goal, we will focus on also achieving our growth goal with a sustained operating margin. The growth goal is that operating profit per share will grow at least 10% per year, on average, over a five-year period. This does not mean that our strategies will change. Growth will primarily be achieved through:
- Focused expansion, possibly supplemented by acquisitions that support our organic growth.
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Developed partnerships with existing customers.
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Continued internal efficiency enhancements, including increased sales in the form of cloud services.
- Continued expansion of the product offering in segments adjacent to our current areas.
The future
The global trend of ageing populations with a growing demand for care services is increasing pressure on healthcare. The development potential for companies that are able to participate in, and contribute to, a sustainable and economically viable healthcare system will continue in mature markets. Sectra's products and services play a key role, since they enable greater efficiency and cost savings in the healthcare sector.
Cyber security is also a highly topical subject. Issues concerning inadequate security systems and products that are vulnerable to IT attacks are no longer reserved for defense departments and
government agencies. They increasingly involve private sector players and society in general. If these threats are not taken seriously, they could have serious implications and also pose a threat to public safety. Sectra has unique specialist expertise also in this field and can provide solutions that reduce vulnerability.
There is still considerable room for growth in our niche areas and I look forward to the future with confidence, bolstered by praise from satisfied customers. Together with these customers and our wonderful employees, Sectra is well-positioned to continue driving the development of efficient solutions that can improve quality of life, reduce society's healthcare costs and contribute to a more secure society.
Linköping, June 2014 Torbjörn Kronander President and CEO Sectra AB
Managed-services provide more stability for the Group
A growing share of Sectra's sales is derived from customers that choose to purchase IT systems in the form of managedservices agreements or Software as a Service (SaaS). Large-scale managed-services agreements are normally financed internally by the Group and are subsequently recognized in the manner presented in the chart. For traditional customer agreements, sales and profit are recognized at Group level in the same manner as in the business area in the example, which means that the highest proportion of sales and profit are recognized when the system is deployed at the customer's site.
The chart shows how the Group's sales trend could develop if Sectra's Imaging IT Solutions business area were to sign managed-services agreements with a new customer in years 1, 3, 5 and 7. The example is based on the assumption that each contract generates sales of SEK 100 million over a ten-year period. In reality, there are major variations depending on the term and content of the contract.
Distribution of sales for managed-services agreements that are financed internally by the Group.
Stability, increased profitability and growth
Vision
Beneficial for humanity.
New growth goal
The Group's financial goals were revised by the Board at the beginning of the 2013/2014 fiscal year. The new targets (in order of priority) are:
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- Stability: The equity/assets ratio is to be at least 30% (unchanged).
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- Profitability: The operating margin (EBIT) is to be at least 15% (unchanged).
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- Growth: Operating profit (EBIT) per share is to grow at least 10% per year on average over a five-year period (changed).
The reasons for the revision were that the Group's structure has changed following divestment of the operation for low-dose mammography in 2011 and that the markets for Sectra's products are evolving. This applies to both healthcare and security markets, where customers' buying behavior is gradually changing. Customers are increasingly purchasing IT systems and software in the form of long-term managed-services agreements or Pay-Per-Use (Software as a Service, SaaS) instead of, as previously, making heavy capital investments in complete IT systems. Managed-services agreements provide more protracted sales and revenue recognition, see the example on page 8, while the SaaS model allows for a lower proportion of hardware in the product mix than was previously the case.
Five Group-wide strategies
- International expansion in areas and regions where Sectra holds an established position. Primarily organic growth, supplemented by smaller acquisitions that also strengthen the organic growth.
- Partnerships to reach a broader geographic market and to offer a wider range of products and services to customers.
- Close relationships with demanding customers to ensure that Sectra's solutions meet market demands for quality, functionality and usability.
- Strong, innovative corporate culture to attract and retain talented employees with the ability to solve our customers' problems and meet or exceed their expectations.
- Close collaboration with universities and research to capture ideas and new product areas that Sectra's customers may find useful.
For priorities, activities and future focus areas, refer to the CEO's letter and the sections for each business area.
Status financial goals
EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO
GROWTH IN OPERATING PROFIT PER SHARE CAGR FIVE-YEAR PERIOD
| Financial goals | Status | Why this goal |
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| STABILITY The equity/assets ratio is to be at least 30%. |
The equity/assets ratio was 60.7%, which exceeds the strategic target. The high equity/assets ratio has a positive impact on customer confidence in the company. Although Sectra has distributed more than SEK 500 million to share holders through a share redemption program over the past three years, the equity/assets ratio remains high. |
A strong financial position provides security for customers and enables investments in products and areas that create additional value for customers. A strong balance sheet also enables Sectra to finance managed-services agreements with customers, which is a major advantage since demand for these solutions is growing. |
| PROFITABILITY The operating margin (EBIT) is to be at least 15%. |
The operating margin is 15.0%. Profitability has shown a positive trend in recent years through structural changes, a higher proportion of license and service sales, product deve lopment and a more efficient delivery organization. |
A company must be profitable in order to invest in the deve lopment of new products and services. A healthy operating margin provides a guarantee that the business transac tions in which Sectra can provide the most value are given higher priority than devoting resources to areas in which such value is lower. |
| GROWTH Operating profit (EBIT) per share is to grow at least 10% per year on average over a five-year period. |
Profit growth was 7.0%. This is a result of Sectra's long term efforts to boost cost-efficiency while increasing the proportion of higher-margin products, such as software licenses. |
The goal of higher profit per share puts development for individual shareholders first. Since the proportion of soft ware, services and deliveries via the Internet is increasing at the expense of hardware deliveries, for example, the goal of achieving higher sales is not as relevant for the company. |
Partnership, innovation and long-term results
Sectra customers are in the healthcare, defense and public sectors. In partnership with customers, Sectra drives the development of effective solutions that improve quality of life for patients, reduce costs to society for care while increasing quality and contributing to a more secure society.
Sectra's value generation
- Faster and better care for patients.
- More effective use of healthcare resources.
- Secure communication of sensitive information.
Success and stability through close collaboration
Sectra's success is based on the motivation and ability to understand and solve customer problems. Through close collaboration with customers and an understanding of their operation, Sectra ensures that the company's solutions really contribute to added value. Proof that the strategy has been successful is the number of long-term contracts and that Sectra has retained most of the company's customers from 20 years ago.
Multi-year managed-services and maintenance agreements currently account for more than half of the Group's sales. This type of agreement can have a duration of up to ten years. This generates stable earnings for Sectra and provides a platform for ongoing development of the company's offerings.
High degree of innovation
In total, 10–14% of the Group's sales are invested in research and development projects that will contribute to added value for customers in existing niches and related product areas. Sectra's innovation capability is based on a long tradition. The company was founded by researchers in information theory, with special expertise in encryption and image encoding. Sectra has maintained a strong connection with research in
the company's technological areas. The Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV) in Sweden and University Hospitals in Cleveland in the US are two examples of important research partners.
Long experience in developing innovative solutions in close collaboration with customers, universities and research centers is a major advantage. The company's technological innovations are protected against infringement by some 30 patents.
Unique forum for worldwide customer involvement
Sectra UserInfluence is an efficient and value-generating online forum that enables direct and daily dialog with Sectra's users while new products and functionality are under development. The forum currently has more than 700 participants from all over the world.
"In my opinion, the way Sectra involves customers in its product development is unique. I have never experienced this process with any other provider. That we, as customers, can interact directly with Sectra's developers and product managers is invaluable and ensures that the products developed by Sectra solve real challenges in our operation."
Robert Jan van Etten, PACS Administrator at Rijnstate Hospital in the Netherlands.
Sectra – a long-term partner for future healthcare
Region Skåne is one of Sweden's largest care providers. The region comprises ten hospitals that perform some one million medical imaging procedures per year. For almost two decades, Sectra and Region Skåne have maintained a close relationship. Sectra and the customer have worked jointly to overcome major technological challenges, which has resulted in significant progress and efficiency in healthcare.
From a hospital to a region-wide comprehensive solution
When the first Sectra system, Sectra PACS, was installed at Ystad Hospital in the mid-1990s, the hospital abandoned traditional X-ray film in favor of digital technology. In the early 2000s, all hospitals in the region began using Sectra RIS to also handle patient data digitally and more hospitals throughout the region gradually introduced Sectra PACS.
At that time, the systems were installed locally at hospitals. Compared with a central solution, this meant higher costs for installation and maintenance for both customers and Sectra. As a result, Region Skåne and Sectra made a total commitment a few years ago to implement a region-wide solution for managing and sharing patient data and radiology images. In total, 300 TB of data from the radiology clinics using PACS from Sectra and several other suppliers were transferred to one central solution.
All image data in one place
Region Skåne has always been proactive in utilizing new technology to enhance efficiency and improve patient care. One such example is the introduction of consolidated image management – a solution demanded by more and more customers. The region took the first step several years ago by introducing Sectra's system for image-intensive departments other than radiology.
"We had different IT systems for handling image data in all of the diagnostic departments throughout the region and the benefits of gathering as much image data as possible in Sectra's system have been huge. It has enabled better integration and coordination of the procedures performed at our hospitals, leading to faster and more patient-focused care," says Peter Leander, Regional Chief Radiology Officer, Region Skåne.
The region's partnership with Sectra also extends to products that facilitate secure communication of images and information with other county councils and private care providers, and services such as dictation with speech recognition and radiation dose monitoring. Through the introduction of new products from Sectra and long-term maintenance agreements encompassing development, service and upgrades of existing IT systems, Region Skåne is well-equipped to meet current and future challenges in healthcare.
All medical images in one system
SECTRA ANNUAL REPORT 2013/2014
The healthcare market - major potential for efficient management of medical images
In most countries, an ageing population that is living longer while birth rates fall poses enormous challenges for healthcare systems. Today, one in ten people in the world is over the age of 60, a proportion that is expected to double by 2050. More than half of all hospital beds are occupied by people over the age of 65. In order to take care of more patients, healthcare must become more efficient, particularly services for diseases of the elderly.
Drivers and trends
- An ageing population and greater prosperity requires higher capacity and efficiency in healthcare.
- Efficient care in such areas as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurology and diseases of the musculoskeletal system will be critical to reducing costs throughout the entire healthcare chain.
- Consolidation and coordination of healthcare resources for increased cost efficiency. This contributes to the growing need for communication, archiving and presentation of medical imaging data.
- Technological progress and new imaging equipment for diagnosis and treatment increase the volume of images and information per patient. This
requires new, more efficient methods and solutions that will help physicians make the best use of available data.
- Customers' buying behavior is moving toward purchasing IT systems and software in the form of managedservice agreements or a Pay-Per-Use model, instead of making their own capital investments. This means that providers require the capacity to finance agreements that can be quite extensive.
- Demand for services delivered via the Internet – cloud services – is growing. These types of services mean that customers do not need to make heavy investments, and generate major cost and operational benefits for both customers and suppliers.
Sectra's contribution to better and more efficient care
A picture says more than a thousand words – a familiar expression that is highly relevant in healthcare. Medical images from traditional radiology equipment, CT scanners and MRI scanners in combination, form invaluable decision support for reliable diagnoses and appropriate treatments.
Sectra offers customers medical IT systems and services. The company does so in one of the areas with the greatest future potential – management, archiving and presentation of medical images and patient information.
Sectra's mission statement Increase the effectiveness of healthcare, while maintaining or increasing the quality of care.
Imaging IT Solutions
About Imaging IT Solutions and market
Number of employees: 409
Product offering
Medical IT systems and services that help Sectra's customers care for more patients, while retaining the same level of quality.
- Management, archiving and presentation of
- medical images and patient information. • Operational monitoring and radiation dose
- monitoring. • Maintenance in the form of support, system monitoring and upgrades.
- Consulting services in integration, system design, data migration and business development.
- Training.
Customers
Public and private healthcare providers that offer medical imaging services. Customers are normally major production-oriented hospitals and private clinic chains.
Sales channels and geographic presence
Own sales organization and/or partners in nearly 30 countries throughout Europe, North America, Australia/New Zealand, Russia,
Japan, the Middle East and South-East Asia. The largest markets are Sweden, the US, the UK, Norway and the Netherlands.
Market size and growth
Radiology information systems (RIS/PACS), of which picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) account for 80%. Europe: size – approx. SEK 3.6 billion, growth – approx. 5% per year 2012–2019 US: size – approx. SEK 11.8 billion, growth – approx. 6-9% per year 2012–2019 Source: GlobalData
Major competitors
Agfa, Carestream, Fuji, General Electric, Philips, Siemens and local players in various countries.
Major opportunities
- Major need for further efficiency in radiology and other image-intensive areas in healthcare.
- Pathology is one area that has not yet digitized image management and may therefore achieve maximum benefit from the digital solutions developed by Sectra.
• Demand for cloud services is growing and entails major cost and operational benefits for both customers and providers. Thus, there is considerable growth potential for Sectra in both new and existing customer segments.
Major risks
- Not being able to maintain the pace of innovation or leadership in today's rapid technological development.
- The price trend.
- Political decisions that change healthcare reimbursement systems or levels.
Long-term goals
- Sectra is to be a leading provider of total solutions for all medical image sharing and management. Primarily in radiology, but eventually in other image-intensive areas.
- Sectra is to have the most satisfied customers in the industry.
Why I work at Sectra
I get to work with new technologies that help people live healthier lives. Being able to combine my interest in technology with the feeling of doing good, while working in an incredibly dynamic environment where I can make a difference, really motivates me.
Marie Ekström Trägårdh, President of Imaging IT Solutions and Executive Vice President of Sectra AB
Satisfied customers – the result of close collaboration
Medical images provide information that enables physicians to make a diagnosis. Most patients suffering from disease or injury undergo an examination at the radiology department as part of their diagnosis and treatment, which means that these departments play a central role in healthcare. Increased efficiency when handling referrals, patient data, images and replies contributes to higher quality in the care chain. As a result, Sectra has focused on making radiology departments more efficient for more than 20 years. This has led to long-lasting and close relationships with satisfied customers all over the world.
World-leading provider of medical IT systems
Sectra is one of the world's leading providers of IT systems for managing medical images and patient information in radiology. The business area has successfully delivered some of the largest installations of medical image management solutions worldwide. Today, more than 1,700 care providers use Sectra's system and services.
Most users of Sectra's systems are active in the image-intensive areas of radiology and mammography. With the addition of Sectra's new development projects in pathology, previously a research project in Business Innovation, medical imaging for
cancer diagnosis runs like a golden thread through Sectra's offering. Sectra's system also handles medical images in the areas of dermatology (skin), cardiology (heart) and those that use image documentation (such as surgery). Coherent management of all types of medical images facilitates and optimizes customers' work.
Sectra's contribution to increased efficiency provides high-quality care
Sectra's system makes it easier to diagnose, share and visualize medical imaging information with associated patient information. Healthcare personnel have immediate access to images and information, which increases efficiency in information flows, processes and resource
utilization. For the patient, this generates added value through faster diagnosis and improved quality of care.
IT support makes it easier to collaborate across hospital, regional and national boundaries. This facilitates the coordination of healthcare resources and improves access to special expertise. Sectra's solutions also provide support for integration between the various IT systems used in healthcare, such as EMR systems, giving physicians and qualified healthcare personnel a complete picture of the patient's medical history.
Product development for more efficient cancer diagnosis
Pathology is a major image-intensive area in healthcare that has not yet been digitized. Sectra played a key role in the digitization of radiology and therefore has the expertise, experience and resources required to help pathology take the same journey. Over the past year, Sectra has participated in a major Swedish research project that developed a prototype for a digital pathology workstation that attracted a great deal of attention for its innovative tools and high performance. Sectra has now initiated a development project to commercialize the research results.
The year in brief and the way forward
The focus has been to develop existing customer relationships, broaden the product portfolio with solutions that further optimize customer operations and to grow with new customers in regions where Sectra has an established customer base and in carefully selected emerging markets through partners. A brief summary of the most significant events in 2013/2014 is presented below.
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
US care providers gave Sectra a top rating in the PACS category according to the 2013 customer satisfaction survey conducted by market research company KLAS.
Best in KLAS #1 in PACS
Expanded product offering, including:
- 3D visualization with new diagnostic tools for vascular disorders.
- improved solutions for patient confidentiality, in accordance with new legal requirements.
- solutions and consulting services for business analysis.
EXPANSION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP Sales success via partners – for example, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Saudi Arabia selected Sectra's IT solution. Sectra's partner, Royal Philips Electronics, extended a support agreement for about 200 customers using Sectra PACS that were delivered by Philips.
GROWTH
Sales rose 13.2% to SEK 802.8 million (709.2). Growth was mainly attributable to long-term managed-services and maintenance agreements for region-wide IT solutions. The business area's operations in the UK and the Netherlands reported the most significant growth.
Operating profit rose 73.1% to SEK 178.6 million (103.2) through growth, internal efficiency enhancements and a focus on software sales with high margins.
22% operating margin
THE WAY FORWARD – CONTINUED EXPANSION WITH A FOCUS ON RADIOLOGY
- Growth through:
- developing partnerships with existing customers. Sectra has the potential to grow with its product and service offerings that can contribute to further efficiency in healthcare.
- focus on radiology. Grow with new customers in regions where Sectra has an established customer base, such as the UK, the Netherlands and the US. Grow in carefully selected emerging markets through partners, such as in Saudi Arabia.
- extending the product offering into new segments. Primarily pathology, but also other types of image-intensive operations in which cancer diagnosis, integration and work flow play an important role.
- Increased customer satisfaction by continuously measuring and monitoring customer opinions about Sectra's support and products.
- Sustained operating margin.
What customers say about Sectra
"The Sectra PACS product in my opinion is one of the best on the market, offering an efficient solution for most modern radiology workflows. The experience of the commercial and project teams has been easy to work with and extremely helpful and has eased our transition to our new PACS to date."
PACS manager at a UK hospital
"I work with several different systems and providers. Sectra sticks out in a positive way. Our contact people at Sectra are always good listeners, knowledgeable and service-minded."
Information and systems manager at a hospital in Sweden
"Our business with Sectra goes way back to before their separation from Philips. Sectra goes above and beyond to accommodate, assist and troubleshoot any task big or small. The Sectra Monitoring system is an excellent notification tool but it also helps train curious system administrators because Sectra is always willing to share their tools. When I call Sectra I don't feel like I'm talking to a vendor; more like a brother or a sister in which Sectra has worked hard through the years to build this kind of partnership with us." PACS administrator at a hospital in North America
"Your service & support is first rate. I either call or email, all tickets are tracked should I ever need to review them. All items are followed up in an appropriate amount of time based on level of concern. As for the application itself, we rarely ever have any technical issues; when they do occur all are addressed in a timely fashion. All new physicians I train always indicate how user-friendly and easy it is to operate."
PACS administrator at a hospital in North America
Business Innovation
About Business Innovation
Number of Employees: 20
Customers
Private and public mammography and orthopaedic clinics, and universities engaged in medical education.
Sales channels
Own sales organization and through partners such as Zimmer (orthopaedics) and Tellyes Scientific (medical education).
Major opportunities
- Joint replacement surgery is expected to rise sharply due to the ageing population. This presents major opportunities to deliver new, more efficient system and services for logistics, planning and monitoring orthopaedic procedures.
- Osteoporosis is an underdiagnosed disease and the costs to society of caring for patients suffering from bone fractures due to this disease are consistently rising. This represents major potential for analytical services that can identify people at risk of osteoporotic fractures.
- Increased demand for innovative methods and materials for medical education.
Major risks
Sound scientific and medical evidence is essential in healthcare, which means that implementing new technologies and methods is often a long process and associated with high risk. As a result, many research and other early-phase projects will never grow to any major degree, but it is hoped that some will be highly successful.
Long-term goals
- That the business lines in Business Innovation will grow and account for at least 10% of the Group's sales, and subsequently evolve into separate business areas. Alternatively, projects can be transferred to an existing business area, which has now taken place with digital pathology.
- That the research projects will validate clinical benefits or lead to new and innovative solutions that add value for customers in Sectra's main areas.
- To continue building and maintaining a strong patent portfolio in Sectra's key areas.
Claes Lundström, Research Director Medical Systems Maria Bolin, General Manager Business Unit Osteoporosis Hanna Eriksson, General Manager Business Unit Orthopedics Jakob Algulin, General Manager Business Unit Medical Education
Cultivating Sectra ideas for growth
Innovation is the foundation for Sectra's long-term development, and Business Innovation is the Group's incubator for the future. Business Innovation gathers smaller activities that could eventually lead to major growth in Sectra's main areas or related niches. The projects include methods and products that contribute to more efficient and better care for some of society's most costly diseases that primarily affect the elderly. Sectra participates in research that may lead to a better quality of life, increased customer value and cost savings for healthcare and society.
In Business Innovation, Sectra evaluates and promotes opportunities to commercialize new technologies and new segments in the Group's main and related areas. In some cases, the projects are maturing business units that are building a customer base for their products and services, but need to continue growing before they become a separate business area. The projects must be able to generate a profit within three to seven years and focus on segments in which deliveries are mainly via the Internet. Business Innovation also manages and develops Sectra's patent portfolio.
In 2013/2014, the business lines in Business Innovation comprised Orthopaedics, Osteoporosis and Sectra's research department, which mainly conducted a project for digitization of the pathology area. The digital pathology project has reached an initial commercial phase and, at the end of the fiscal year, was transferred to Imaging IT Solutions, which has initiated commercialization of the research results. Sectra's operation for medical education has also been included in Business Innovation since May 1, 2014, since this activity caters to a separate customer segment. This project was previously recognized in combination with the Imaging IT Solutions business area.
Orthopaedics
Safer surgery using digital planning
The Orthopaedics business line offers IT systems for image-based planning and monitoring of orthopaedic surgery. Using medical images, measurement tools and a library of more than 75,000 implant templates, orthopaedists can plan orthopaedic procedures with greater accuracy. For the patient, digital planning reduces the risk of postoperative complications. For hospitals, the number of implants that need to be developed for each surgical procedure decreases. This reduces inventory costs and increases capital efficiency. Today, Sectra is a market leader in Scandinavia in this niche and holds a strong market position in several other countries, including the UK and the Netherlands.
Increased sales of Sectra's online service
Sectra's orthopaedic offering is also sold as an online service, Sectra Preop Online. Customer benefits include not needing to install any software locally and that the service can be used independently of the system used for radiology-image management (PACS). The customer pays either per-year or per-use. Sales are primarily conducted through collaboration with implant suppliers, including Zimmer, in which the partnership has been expanded to encompass several new European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) countries. This partnership now comprises a total of 17 countries.
Osteoporosis
Preventive and profitable care that reduces suffering
Osteoporosis is one of the world's most costly and painful diseases. For Sweden and the five largest European countries combined, the estimated costs of osteoporotic fractures are EUR 30 billion per year1 . This is partly due to 80%2 of the people suffering from this disease not receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment. Guidelines issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare claim that expanding the criteria for osteoporosis diagnosis could lead to major cost savings. Sectra's method for early diagnosis, Sectra OneScreen, could considerably reduce costs to society for care and aftercare for osteoporosis-related fractures by identifying at-risk individuals for preventive monitoring in osteoporosis care.
Easy to combine osteoporosis screenings with mammograms
Osteoporosis is a condition that mainly afflicts women, particularly after menopause. In many countries, this group already participates in mammography programs. Sectra OneScreen enables ordinary mammography images to be supplemented with an X-ray image of the hand, which is taken during the same examination using the same equipment. The image is then sent electronically to Sectra for automatic image analysis to determine bone mineral density and thus enable an assessment of the risk of osteoporosis. However, Sectra OneScreen is not limited to mammography – other types of radiology equipment can also be used to take X-ray images of the hand.
Mammography clinics in 12 countries have now introduced this method and to date, nearly 3,500 women with a significantly higher risk for osteoporotic fractures have been identified. Early diagnosis enables treatment of the disease and prevents unnecessary suffering for many women due to painful fractures. Reducing the number of fractures also generates major cost savings for society.
The year in brief and the way forward
MORE JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST OSTEOPOROSIS
More mammography clinics have introduced regular osteoporosis screenings with the Sectra OneScreen online service. Agreements were signed with the Allison Breast Center in the US and the Finnish care provider Soumen Radiologikeskus, of which both are first in their respective countries.
EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP
In Orthopaedics, the partnership with implant supplier Zimmer was expand-EMEA countries. In Medical Education, new collaborations were initiated for the distribution of Sectra's offering. New partners include the US company Touch of Life Technologies, and the Chinese company Tellyes Scientific.
RESEARCH COLLABORATION
In the research area, Sectra has participated in a major Swedish project to develop a prototype for a digital pathology workstation.
GROWTH
Sales rose 17.5% to SEK 20.8 million (17.7).
Operating loss was SEK 2.6 million (loss: 7.0).
17% growth
THE WAY FORWARD
- Orthopaedics partnerships with implant suppliers.
- Osteoporosis to grow primarily with customers in the private mammography clinic segment.
- Medical Education continue to build up a library with training material and expand through distributors.
- Research further progress in the research project for digital pathology.
Medical Education
Sectra is improving medical education in 16 countries
Detailed studies of virtual bodies provide students with a better understanding of anatomy, functions and variations between individuals and better knowledge of rare diseases in the early stages of their medical education. Sectra provides solutions that make it possible to interact with threedimensional images of the human body using various display systems, such as the Visualization Table3 , tablets, projectors and 3D printers. The offering also includes an extensive library of anatomical images. Sectra's solution for medical education is mainly sold through partners and is used for teaching in more than 16 countries worldwide.
Research
Collaboration with research institutes The research department conducts several projects, partly to produce clinical evidence for existing techniques, but also to create new products. Sectra is involved in a large-scale Swedish research project to digitize microscopic images that commenced in the summer of 2012. The project is co-financed by Swedish Vinnova and led by the Center for Medical Images Science and Visualization (CMIV) at Linköping University. Nine of a total of 20 county councils/regions throughout Sweden are involved.
Digitization can help improve cancer care Rapid and exact analysis of tissue samples is crucial in many areas, including cancer care. At the same time, pathologists are in short supply and cancer incidence rates are rising in pace with the aging population. Digitized microscopic images are considered a cornerstone for reducing waiting times, increasing diagnostic precision, enhancing resource efficiency and improving education. In addition, digital technology
enables the transfer of images between hospitals. Sectra's is contributing valuable knowledge and extensive experience in the digitization and management of medical images to the project.
[For references see page 59.]
The security market – growing demand for secure communication
Communication plays a crucial role in the function and security of our global society. Communication enables us to pass on knowledge and information, influence events that can change the world. As a result, sensitive communication must be protected, particularly in relation to trade secrets, critical social functions and infrastructure, government contacts or national security. Shifts in political stability and the most recent year's publicity surrounding the mass surveillance of high-profile politicians by the United States National Security Agency are factors that increase demand for secure communication.
Drivers and trends
- Eavesdropping telephone calls and messages is relatively easy and inexpensive, and poses a threat to society.
- New threat scenarios and rapid technological developments in mobile data and telecommunications impose new requirements on encryption products.
- A growing interest shown by civil authorities and critical social infrastructure for protecting sensitive and confidential information with securityapproved products.
- Data stored on servers at a remote location is increasing and there is a need to transfer large volumes of data efficiently and securely.
Sectra's contribution to a safer society
Sectra offers a protected realm for the exchange of sensitive information. The goal is to provide a platform for people to meet that guarantees full integrity, security and reliability. Sectra's solution is technological excellence with related encryption services. Through close collaboration and confidential dialog, Sectra is a trusted partner in the field of secure communication.
Sectra's mission statement
To deliver approved and efficient security solutions to authorities, defense departments and critical social infrastructure throughout Europe.
Sectra's products are approved by independent security authorities
For government agencies, defense departments and critical social infrastructure, the ability to transfer information quickly and securely is sometimes a matter of life and death. Communications equipment must therefore be approved and reviewed by an independent security authority. Four levels of security – Top Secret, Secret, Confidential and Restricted – define the handling of sensitive information and the potential damage that its disclosure could cause. Sectra's products are approved for handling information classified as Restricted and Secret.
Secure Communications
About Secure Communications and market
Number of Employees: 53
Product offering
Security-assured solutions and services that protect classified information:
- Products that are approved by national security authorities and international organizations such as the EU and NATO for secure voice and text communication and secure data transmission.
- Customer-specific development projects and services.
- Training and support.
Customers
Authorities, defense departments and critical social infrastructure that handle classified information and that are subject to regulations stipulating that their products must be approved by an independent security authority for handling classified information.
Sales channels and geographic presence
Sectra mainly works with direct sales, but also conducts sales jointly with partners in some countries. Sales are only conducted in the European market. The business area has offices in Sweden and the Netherlands, which are also the largest markets for Secure Communications.
Market growth and size
Customers are restrictive with information about crypto equipment and planned investments. As a result, there is no relevant market research. Sectra estimates that the number of potential users of the company's products for secure telephony at the security level of Secret is approx. 0.3 per thousand of the population, or 100,000, in Europe. The corresponding figure for the slightly less-demanding security level of Restricted is estimated to be ten times higher. Sectra's main area is the Secret segment, but the company also offers products for information classified as Restricted.
Major competitors
Advenica (formerly Business Security), Tutus, Thales, Rohde & Schwarz, Secunet, Fox IT and Selex Communications.
Major opportunities
• Authorities, defense departments and organizations are facing major security challenges due to the rapid technological development. The use of smartphones, tablets and cloud services for data storage, for example, are growing very fast. Here Sectra can offer services and certified products to enable such use to take place securely.
• Investments in security are increasing in such areas as private enterprise and critical infrastructure due to the major attention surrounding extensive eavesdropping incidents and cyber attacks. This presents an opportunity to broaden the business area's activities to encompass new customer segments.
Greatest risks
- Unpredictable changes in security requirements or delays in approval processes by a security authority, which extends the time before a product can be delivered to customers.
- Dependence on large, individual customers. The business area's two largest customers account for more than half of sales.
Long-term goals
To be the preferred secure communications partner for authorities, defense departments and critical social infrastructure throughout Europe. Sectra will pave the way for target groups that handle classified information, and are subject to regulations stipulating that their communication equipment must be reviewed and approved, to also gain access to the latest technology.
Why I work at Sectra
I have been working with encryption at Sectra since my postgraduate studies at the end of the 1980s. The need for secure communication has increased dramatically since then. The advanced technology in our products, the high level of expertise and dedication of our employees makes every day at work stimulating and exciting. Being part of the advances in security and encryption feels meaningful, because what we do contributes to a more stable and secure world. Michael Bertilsson, President Secure Communications
Borderless communication for a more secure world
Eavesdropping on phone calls and messages is relatively easy, which could entail a security threat for many organizations. Sectra contributes to a safer society by helping European governments, authorities, companies and defense departments communicate securely, so that information reaches the intended recipient and no one else. Sectra's products are used to protect the most sensitive information handled by customers.
In this increasingly global society, where companies and organizations operate in multiple geographic locations, the need for efficient and secure communication is growing. Increasing amounts of information are to be shared, exchanged and backed up, which requires a well-functioning IT infrastructure which also, of course, includes mobile communication. Using Sectra's products and solutions, individuals and organizations can make telephone calls and send data, and always feel confident that the information will only reach its intended recipients.
Sectra protects a nation's most sensitive information
Sectra has more than 30 years of experience in developing secure communication systems. Today, Sectra's solutions are used by customers in most European countries, and by the EU and NATO organizations. This is the result of close and long-lasting partnerships with customers as well as national security authorities in many countries. Being trusted to protect a nation's most sensitive information requires a high degree of trust in the provider. Sectra knows what is required to meet the most high-level security standards, while also satisfying organization and end-user expectations of high flexibility and mobility.
Smart security for smartphones
The rapid development of technology entails major security challenges for organizations and companies. One example is that information, which was previously stored on computers only and therefore relatively protected, has now been moved to mobile devices. Although demand for secure communication with smartphones is beginning to grow, the market is not yet mature. The newly developed security solution, Sectra Panthon, has given Sectra a frontline position. As experts with extensive experience in secure communications, Sectra is ideally positioned to take a central role when this market emerges.
What customers say about Sectra
"Sectra is always there. No matter what time of the day or night I call, I always receive prompt assistance and professional service."
A Commanding Officer in the Swedish Defense Force
"Sectra has unique expertise in the security field. That is why we prefer working with them."
Director of a European security authority
The year in brief and the way forward
The focus was to restore profit levels and acquire security approval for newly developed products to enable continued expansion in Sweden, the Netherlands and other countries in which Sectra has an established customer base. A brief summary of the most significant events in 2013/2014 is presented below:
POSITIVE IN EUROPE
The business area reported successful sales of its new secure mobile phone Sectra Tiger 7401 primarily in the Netherlands, but also in other European countries.
GREEN LIGHT FOR NEW PRODUCT
The smartphone security solution Sectra Panthon 3 was approved up to the level of Restricted for secure voice and text message communication in several European countries, including the Netherlands, and the EU organization. Deliveries commenced and some customers subscribe to the product as a service, in which Sectra manages all administration and maintenance.
CHALLENGE IN SWEDEN
The operation reported an operating profit of SEK 0.9 million (1.4). The business area reduced its fixed operating expenses by about 10% following the restructuring that took place at the end of the preceding fiscal year.
Sales amounted to SEK 82.8 million (99.0), down 16.3% compared with the preceding fiscal year. Delays in customers' procurement processes and ongoing delivery and development projects, such as the new high-speed encryption solution Sectra Ternety, in Sweden continued to impact the business area.
THE WAY FORWARD – FOCUS ON PROFITABILITY
- Restoring the operation's profit levels will be a top priority. Key factors will include:
- orders for new customer-financed development projects and deliveries of Sectra's TETRA Crypto for the radio communications of emergency and other blue-light services in the Swedish market, which is currently delayed due to protracted administration by the customer.
- to continue increasing sales in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe, made possible by the new approvals of Sectra Tiger and Sectra Panthon, as well as satisfied users.
- To expand the operations into new customer segments, primarily to customers in critical infrastructure and private enterprise.
Driven by knowledge and passion
The key to Sectra's success is competent employees who are dedicated to solving customer problems. It is therefore crucial that Sectra's culture encourages responsibility and professional development.
Sectra wins by being there for customers, being fast and responsive to customer requirements, sharing knowledge and adapting quickly to new circumstances in the customer environment.
An effort that makes a difference
Sectra's work is meaningful, both for individuals and for society. Sectra's CEO, Torbjörn Kronander, describes the responsibility of working with systems that can mean the difference between life and death for a human being:
"All, and we mean all, employees at Sectra must have a solid understanding of our customers' environments and also feel a major sense of responsibility for how our products and systems work. And if our customers ever experience any problems, we will do our utmost, and then some more, to help them. The attitude and dedication of our employees, and how we work together with our customers, is the key to continued success for both them and us. We know that many of our customers are pressed for time, so whenever we meet, we must be familiar with their operations and problems, as well as being efficient and competent."
Corporate culture as a competitive advantage
One of the key elements of Sectra's culture is "Act, and act smart!" At Sectra, that means to take responsibility and act. The
corporate culture is therefore characterized by taking responsibility and an environment that also allows for mistakes. Sectra's culture is based on:
- A strong drive to always exceed customer expectations.
- Continuous improvement and innovation in high-tech fields.
- Offering solutions that benefit both individuals and society.
- Act, and act smart.
- Collaboration with demanding customers and competent end-users to create solid solutions.
- Tolerance and respect for each other as individuals and friends.
- Job satisfaction and humor.
Customer visits strengthen knowledge and build relationships
Sectra's employees make frequent visits to customers that allow their involvement in operations, although visiting security customers is not always possible for obvious reasons. This provides greater insight into how customers work and helps ensure that Sectra's products and services create customer value.
"By every Sectra employee understanding our customers' environments and their challenges, we are able to deliver effective products and services. In addition to the quality enhancements that all customer visits generate, our employees find it stimulating and enjoyable to really understand how our products are used and can make a difference," says Torbjörn Kronander.
Multiculturalism and gender equality enriches the operations
Sectra's employees come from some 30 different countries and bring experience from a range of cultures and settings. This multicultural environment is a strength in international business development. Sectra also encourages internal mobility between departments and between the Group's offices around the world. This spreads the company's combined expertise and promotes collaboration within the Group.
Sectra aims to be an equal opportunity workplace. Although the availability of women engineers is low in Sectra's technology-intensive niche areas, the company seeks to achieve a gender balance. To encourage more women to aspire to managerial positions, Sectra arranges such activities as a special program and mentoring for the Group's female employees in Sweden.
Sectra – equal workplace
On the balance-sheet date, the proportion of women in Sectra's Group Management was 40%. This is significantly higher than the average figure for listed companies in Sweden, where the proportion of women in management teams at the beginning of 2014 was 18.5%4. This has been noted in the Swedish Allbright Report.
For references see page 59.
Employees explain why they work at Sectra
"I am a trained radiographer with a degree in IT, so working with IT systems in the field of RIS/PACS was a logical choice. Sectra's culture suits my personality and gives me an opportunity to excel in my work. Quality and the ability to get things done are the key factors here. This means that I can make a difference for our customers and therefor all the patients that benefit from our systems."
René Grevink, Project Engineer, Sectra in the Netherlands
"Sectra is a wonderful company with a great big impact in healthcare. We continue to make strides towards improving healthcare which improves the lives of everyman, who wouldn't want to stand by that? My parents taught me to live my life by the Golden Rule- "Do unto others as others should do unto you" and I am proud to work for a company that embraces this concept. Do something, and do it well!"
Sarah Falconer, Customer Service Application Specialist, Sectra in North America
"I have been working with the protection of classified information for 17 years. I first came into contact with Sectra seven years ago when I worked for the company's distributor in Slovenia. Sectra was then, and still is, number one when it
comes to protecting classified voice communication. I remember how impressed I was when I came here to Linköping and saw the R&D lab, the high-tech equipment, the expertise and corporate culture of the people who worked here. I joined Sectra's international sales team four years later, and I am still equally impressed every morning when I step into the office. I truly believe that we are doing something important, something that helps our customers sleep better at night. The products we work with, the interesting people I meet on my travels, the excellent working conditions, colleagues and friends – these are the reasons why I like working at Sectra."
Marjan Skrjanc, Country Manager, Sectra in Linköping
"The opportunity to work with medical technology, which is my academic background, and to be involved in improving healthcare was what initially led me to seek contact with Sectra when it was time to write my thesis. At Sectra, I can grow as a person and impact future healthcare. My colleagues are technical experts and always have time to help a customer or a colleague. As an industry-based doctoral student at CMIV at Linköping University, I have also been able to combine my work at Sectra with medical imaging research."
Daniel Forsberg, Research scientist, Sectra in Linköping
High returns on Sectra's share
In recent years, shareholders have received high direct returns on the Sectra share. On the basis of a strong financial position and solid cash flow, the Board of Directors proposes that the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) resolve to transfer an additional SEK 167.7 million to shareholders, corresponding to a direct return of 5.8% based on the year-end share price.
Dividend policy
Sectra's dividend policy is that the dividend for each year is to be adapted to the company's capital requirements for both the operation and growth, and to the shareholders' desire for direct returns. The objective is to provide shareholders with a balanced and favorable direct return over time and to adjust the dividend so that the company's equity/assets ratio is never less than 30%.
Share redemption program and dividend
The 2013 AGM resolved to transfer SEK 4.50 per share, a total of SEK 166.9 million, to shareholders through a share redemption program. Redemption was implemented through a 2:1 share split, combined with a mandatory redemption process and a stock dividend to restore the share capital. No ordinary dividend was paid. The Board of Directors proposes that the 2014 AGM resolves to transfer SEK 4.50 per share, totaling SEK 167.7 million, to shareholders through the same type of redemption process. No ordinary dividend is proposed. More information and a schedule will be available in the Investor/General Meeting section on Sectra's website not later than three weeks prior to the AGM on September 8, 2014.
On April 30, 2014, the equity/assets ratio was 60.7% and should the AGM resolve on a share redemption program in accordance with the proposal, the comparable equity/ assets ratio will amount to 52.8 %. This is well above Sectra's goal, which specifies that the equity/assets ratio is to exceed 30%.
Analysts
The following analysts monitor Sectra's performance and publish analyses: Carnegie, Kristofer Liljeberg, tel: +46 (0)8-676 87 63 Redeye, Klas Palin, tel: +46 (0)8-545 01 344 Remium, Christian Lee, tel: +46 (0)8-454 32 21
Ticker: SECT B Market name: NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB Year of listing: 1999 Segment: Mid-cap Sector: Healthcare Market capitalization: SEK 2 680 million
MARKET CAPITALIZATION
DIVIDEND/REDEMPTION PER SHARE
Share capital development and number of shares 2013/2014
| Date | Transaction | Change in share capital | Total share capital | Total no. of shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-01 | Share capital on balance-sheet date | 37 094 978 | 37 094 978 | |
| 2013-07-15 | Redemption program – 2:1 split | 0 | 37 094 978 | 74 189 956 |
| 2013-07-31 | Redemption program – share redemption | -18 547 489 | 18 547 489 | 37 094 978 |
| 2013-07-31 | Redemption program – stock dividend | 18 547 489 | 37 094 978 | 37 094 978 |
The total number of shares outstanding on the balance-sheet date was 37,094,978, comprising 2,620,692 Class A shares and 34,474,286 Class B shares. A Class A share confers ten votes, while a Class B share confers one vote. All shares carry equal rights to the company's assets and profits. For more information about the share capital's development since listing, see Sectra's website under Investor/Sectra Share.
Share price performance
During the fiscal year, the share price rose 46% to SEK 77.75 on the balance-sheet date. The Stockholm Exchange's Total Index rose 15% during the same period. The number of shares traded was 3.8 million (2.9), corresponding to a turnover rate of 0.11 times (0.09).
Shareholder structure
The number of shares comprises direct shareholdings, holdings through related parties and legal entities at April 30, 2014.
| Shareholders | A shares | B shares | Capital | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbjörn Kronander | 765 439 | 2 613 969 | 9.1% | 16.9% |
| Jan-Olof Brüer | 765 441 | 2 609 589 | 9.1% | 16.9% |
| Nordea Investment Funds | 0 | 6 358 273 | 17.1% | 10.5% |
| Frithjof Qvigstad | 262 866 | 1 902 519 | 5.8% | 7.5% |
| IF Skadeförsäkring AB | 0 | 4 322 927 | 11.7% | 7.1% |
| Viiveke Fåk | 221 700 | 1 088 150 | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Robert Forchheimer | 202 203 | 1 178 104 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Ingemar Ingemarsson | 221 347 | 300 999 | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| Fjärde AP-fonden | 0 | 1 868 999 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Thomas Ericson | 136 329 | 298 197 | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Ten largest shareholders | 2 575 325 | 22 541 725 | 67.7% | 80.9% |
| Remaining 4 798 shareholders | 45 367 | 11 932 561 | 32.3% | 19.1% |
| Total | 2 620 692 | 34 474 286 | 100% | 100% |
Five-year summary
– increased profit through growth and efficiency enhancements
2013/2014 Positive profit trend
Due to the structural changes, internal efficiency enhancements, business and product development implemented in recent years, the Group achieved its operating margin target of 15%. Strong growth in the UK and the Netherlands, and increased investment in product development. The Board of Directors proposes that SEK 167.7 million be transferred to shareholders through a share redemption program.
2012/2013 Focused growth initiatives
Efforts to strengthen the company's position in markets where Sectra holds an established position continued, including in the UK, where the medical IT services company Burnbank was acquired. Order bookings rose 30% due to successful sales in such countries as Sweden, the UK and the Netherlands. Strong financial position and solid cash flow. The company transferred SEK 166.9 million to shareholders.
2011/2012 Sectra's largest structural transaction
Sectra divested the operation for development and sales of the low-dose mammography product MicroDose Mammography. The capital gain was SEK 322 million and the structural transaction had a very positive impact on profitability and cash flow. In autumn 2011, Sectra transferred SEK 184 million to shareholders through a share redemption program (attributable to distributable profits in 2010/2011) and, following a decision by the Annual General Meeting, an additional SEK 185 million was transferred for 2011/2012 in a similar manner. Although the weak economic situation affected growth in many countries, order bookings rose 11% due to successful sales in northern Europe.
2010/2011 Launch of new-generation IT system for medical images
Sectra's sales rose nearly 4%, despite slow market growth due to the economic climate in both Europe and the US. Very few major transactions were implemented, which contributed to lower order bookings.
A development project for a new-generation IT system for medical imaging management was completed, which led to increased amortization. Earnings were negatively impacted by the strong SEK, and currency fluctuations had a negative effect of SEK 18 million on financial items. Major investments in the low-dose mammography product were charged against profit.
2009/2010 Product development for greater efficiency
Previously, Sectra had been relatively immune to the strained economic situation in the US and Europe but in this fiscal year, growth was affected by slowed demand. Major investments were made in the product development of a new-generation IT system for medical imaging management (PACS). The SEK was strengthened and currency fluctuations had a negative impact of SEK 9 million on net financial items. Major investments in the low-dose mammography product were charged against profit.
Sectra's new-generation IT system saves time and resources
Sectra has a growing global customer base. In the Imaging IT Solutions business area, Sectra has invested in product development and in new revised processes to streamline upgrades and installations. Sectra's latest Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) platform, which was launched in 2010/2011, brings significant savings in time and resources for system upgrades – a major advantage for both the customer and Sectra. Previously, an upgrade could take several days to complete.
"This was the smoothest upgrade yet. It took less than the four-hour amount of time budgeted and Sectra began the pre-fetch job at completion so our scheduled exams were available the next morning."
Diana Kissel at the Elizabeth Wende Breast Care clinic in the US, which recently upgraded its Sectra Breast Imaging PACS.
| Amounts in SEK thousands unless otherwise stated. Definition of key figures, see note 55. |
2013/2014 | 2012/2013 | 2011/20121 | 2010/2011 | 2009/2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, earnings and order bookings | |||||
| Net sales | 853 796 | 816 954 | 823 090 | 783 691 | 753 857 |
| Annual growth | 4.5 | -0.7 | 5.0 | 4.0 | -3.0 |
| Depreciation | -45 590 | -45 955 | -43 389 | -41 288 | -25 075 |
| Impairment | -18 972 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 128 072 | 85 866 | 103 465 | 72 544 | 115 656 |
| Average growth for operating profit per share, five-year, % | 7.0 | -7.2 | -1.8 | -9.2 | 0.9 |
| Profit after financial items (EBT) | 141 464 | 86 554 | 127 855 | 70 173 | 113 012 |
| Net earnings for the year from remaining operations | 103 858 | 62 246 | 92 848 | 48 299 | 83 992 |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 292 967 | -57 916 | -66 785 |
| Net earnings/loss for the year | 103 858 | 62 246 | 385 815 | -9 617 | 17 207 |
| Order bookings | 925 716 | 916 022 | 701 157 | 630 968 | 766 701 |
| Profitability | |||||
| Gross margin, % | 22.6 | 16.1 | 17.8 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
| Operating margin, % | 15.0 | 10.5 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 15.3 |
| Profit margin, % | 16.6 | 10.6 | 15.6 | 9.0 | 15.0 |
| Return on total capital, incl. discontinued operations, % | 13.7 | 7.9 | 40.8 | -0.7 | 2.5 |
| Return on working capital, incl. discontinued operations, % | 21.1 | 11.6 | 59.7 | -1.1 | 3.9 |
| Return on equity, incl. discontinued operations, % | 16.3 | 8.6 | 58.0 | -1.6 | 2.9 |
| Value added, SEK million | 548.1 | 502.1 | 488.9 | 475.5 | 504.1 |
| Funding and working capital | |||||
| Working capital, SEK million | 661.3 | 691.8 | 822.0 | 592.9 | 642.1 |
| of which goodwill | 40.2 | 46.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| of which other intangible and tangible fixed assets | 133.2 | 125.7 | 119.3 | 255.2 | 283.9 |
| Liquidity ratio, multiple | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Solvency, % | 60.7 | 61.4 | 69.4 | 61 | 62.2 |
| Debt ratio | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Investments, SEK million | 54.6 | 76.2 | 31.1 | 42.9 | 66.8 |
| Cash flow | |||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 159 836 | 133 634 | 153 545 | 25 623 | 37 631 |
| Operating cash flow | 123 632 | 191 216 | 148 580 | 44 852 | 47 780 |
| Cash flow from investment activity | -54 633 | -76 206 | -31 103 | -20 547 | -46 760 |
| Cash flow from financing activity | -158 059 | -182 697 | -173 042 | -16 898 | -6 851 |
| Cash flow for the year | -89 060 | -67 687 | 395 530 | 7 407 | -5 831 |
| Employees | |||||
| No. of employees, average | 523 | 527 | 500 | 496 | 484 |
| No. of employees at fiscal year-end | 536 | 528 | 502 | 500 | 497 |
| Sales per employee, SEK million | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Value added per employee, SEK million | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Data per share | |||||
| Dividend per share/redemption4, SEK | 4.5 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Dividend yield, % | 5.8 | 8.4 | 11.6 | 14.7 | 0 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.8 | 1.68 | 2.52 | 1.31 | 2.28 |
| Earnings per share incl. discontinued operations, SEK | 2.8 | 1.68 | 10.47 | -0.26 | 0.47 |
| Earnings per share after dilution3, SEK | 2.73 | 1.65 | 2.46 | 1.29 | 2.24 |
| Earnings per share after dilution incl. discontinued operations3, SEK | 2.73 | 1.65 | 10.23 | -0.26 | 0.46 |
| Cash flow per share, SEK | 4.31 | 3.6 | 4.17 | 2.24 | 2.77 |
| Cash flow per share, incl. discontinued operations, SEK | 4.31 | 3.6 | 3.34 | 0.7 | 1.02 |
| Cash flow per share after dilution3, SEK | 4.19 | 3.53 | 4.05 | 2.19 | 2.73 |
| Cash flow per share after dilution incl. discontinued operations3, SEK | 4.19 | 3.53 | 3.24 | 0.68 | 1.01 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 16.49 | 17.94 | 21.37 | 15.46 | 16.36 |
| Equity per share after full dilution3, SEK | 16.05 | 17.55 | 20.77 | 15.13 | 16.11 |
| No. of shares at fiscal year-end2 | 37 094 978 | 37 094 978 | 36 842 088 | 36 842 088 | 36 842 088 |
| Average number of shares | 37 094 978 | 37 052 830 | 36 842 088 | 36 842 088 | 36 842 088 |
| Share price at fiscal year-end, SEK | 77.75 | 53.00 | 43.00 | 34.00 | 37.30 |
| P/E ratio, multiple | 27.8 | 31.5 | 17.1 | 26.0 | 16.4 |
1 The 2011/2012 amounts include a nonrecurring item that had a positive impact of SEK 30 million on sales and SEK 25 million on
operating profit.
2 Adjusted for stock splits and bonus issues.
3 Dilution is based on the convertible debenture loan 2013/2014 (224,730), 2012/2013 (155,895), 2011/2012 (273,363) and
2010/2011 (176,052) and the employee stock option program 2011/2012 (100,000) and 2012/2013 (100,000). 4 2013/2014 refers to the redemption program proposed by the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors and Auditor
1 Number of shares comprises direct shareholdings, holdings through related parties and 50% of holdings through a legal entity owned jointly by Jan-Olof Brüer and Torbjörn Kronander.
Carl-Erik Ridderstråle
Chairman of the Board Remuneration Committee Chairman
| Born/Elected | Born 1942/Elected 2001 |
|---|---|
| Sectra holdings | 77,096 Class B shares and convertibles cor responding to 92,347 Class B shares |
| Board fees 2013/2014 | SEK 370,000 |
| The Board members' independence |
Independent in relation to the company, the ma nagement and the company's major shareholders |
| Education | Licentiate of Science (Technology) |
| Professional experience/ previous assignments |
Previously President of BT Industries and Vice Chairman of the Board of Seco Tools AB |
| Other posts | Chairman of the Board of Hultdin System AB, Trätrappor Norsjö AB and Kåge Gjutmek AB, Board member of DIAB International AB and Valedo AB |
Auditor Peter Bodin
Chief Coordinating Auditor, Grant Thornton Sverige AB
| Born/Elected | Born 1965/Elected 2009 |
|---|---|
| Sectra holdings | 0 |
| Education | Authorized Public Accountant |
| Other posts | President of Grant Thornton Swe den AB, Chairman of the Board of Grant Thornton International Ltd |
Erika Söderberg Johnson Board member
Chairman of the Audit Committee
Christer Nilsson Board member, member of the Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee
Jakob Svärdström Board member
| Born/Elected | Born 1970/Elected 2007 | Born 1952/Elected 2008 | Born 1964/Elected 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sectra holdings | 219 Class B shares and convertibles corresponding to 1,564 Class B shares |
5,000 Class B shares and conver tibles corresponding to 6,255 Class B shares |
Convertibles corresponding to 2,652 Class B shares |
| Board fees 2013/2014 | SEK 225,000 | SEK 205,000 | SEK 185,000 |
| The Board members' i ndependence |
Independent in relation to the company, the management and the company's major shareholders |
Independent in relation to the company, the management and the company's major shareholders |
Independent in relation to the company, the management and the company's major shareholders |
| Education | Master of Science in Business and Economics |
Master of Science in Engineering | MBA |
| Professional experience/ previous assignments |
Chief Financial Officer Biotage AB. Previously Chief Financial Officer Karo Bio AB, Affibody AB and Global Genom ics AB, Investment Banking advisor SEB Enskilda |
President of Vestadil AB. Previously Director of, and advisor to, 3i plc, senior positions at Datex-Ohmeda and Gambro |
Managing Partner of KTH Chalmers Capital. Previously Executive Vice President and Board member of Streamserve Inc and Business Area Manager at Intentia AB |
| Other posts | Board member of Scandinova and others | Board member of several KTH Chalmers Capital portfolio companies |
Fredrik Häll Employee representative Klas Mehmeti
Deputy employee representative
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
For information about matters addressed by the Board during 2013/2014, see Corporate Governance under the Investor heading on Sectra's website www.sectra.se This information is included in the Corporate Governance Report for the fiscal year.
Group Management
| Torbjörn Kronander President and CEO Sectra AB, Board member |
Simo Pykälistö Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Sectra AB |
Marie Ekström Trägårdh President Imaging IT Solutions business area and Executive Vice President Sectra AB |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Born/Employed | Born 1957/Employed 1985 | Born 1972/Employed 2003 | Born 1961/ Employed 1996 |
| Sectra holdings | 765,439 Class A shares, 2,613,968 Class B shares and convertibles corresponding to 105,756 Class B shares1 |
15,000 Class B shares and convertibles corresponding to 30,745 Class B shares |
32,112 Class B shares and convertibles corresponding to 6,388 Class B shares |
| Education | PhD (Engineering), MBA, officer in the Naval Reserve |
Master of Science in Business and Economics |
Bachelor of Science in Systems Science and IT |
| Previous professional experience/assignments |
President of Sectra's medical opera tion and Executive Vice President Sectra AB, full-time at Sectra since 1991, ship captain |
Chief Financial Officer Pronyx AB, Finance Director CDT Nordic, Group Controller M2 Engineering AB, Finance Manager Kesko Swedish AB, Econo mist OKO Bank |
President Sectra Sverige AB, Execu tive Vice President Sectra's Medical Systems business area, and others, senior positions at Sectra, consul tant Frontec AB, Developer/Project Manager Fujitsu ICL |
| Other posts | Board member of Sectra AB, Board member of the Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV), Cellavision AB, Shannon AB and others, member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences |
Board member of Swedish MedTech |
1 Number of shares comprises direct shareholdings, holdings through related parties and 50% of holdings through a legal entity owned jointly by Jan-Olof Brüer and Torbjörn Kronander.
Per Andersnäs Vice President Operational Excellence & IT
Lisa Everhill Market Communication and Investor
Claes Lundström
Research Director Medical Systems
| Michael Bertilsson President of Secure Communications |
Maria Bolin General Manager Osteoporos business line |
Hanna Eriksson General Manager Orthopaedics business line |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Born/Employed | Born 1962/Employed 1989 | Born 1979/Employed 2012 | Born 1967/Employed 2005 |
| Sectra holdings | 13,000 Class B shares and conver tibles corresponding to 14,857 Class B shares |
0 | 3,400 Class B shares |
| Education | PhD (Technology) | PhD (Applied physics) | Nurse with further training in surgery, MBA |
| Previous professional experience/assignments |
Other senior positions in Sectra's Se cure Communications business area |
Account Manager Sectra's Osteoporosis business line and research in sports medicine |
Various senior positions at John son & Johnson AB |
| Other posts | Board member of the Swedish ICT Group |
| Born/Employed | Born 1980/Employed 2014 |
|---|---|
| Sectra holdings | 0 |
| Education | Doctor of Medicine, PhD Bioengineering and Bachelor of Science in Engineering |
| Previous professional experience/assignments |
Advisor to multinational companies at PA Consulting through the British Government's Life Science Investment Organisation. Established and successfully operated a research center at Imperial College in London, UK, with a focus on the optimization of trauma products and systems, etc. |
| Other posts |
Content financial reports
| Administration Report | 35 |
|---|---|
| Proposed appropriation of profits | 39 |
| Financial statement for the Group | 40 |
| Financial statement for the Parent Company | 42 |
| Accounting policies | 44 |
| Notes | 46 |
| Note 1 Operating segments | 46 |
| Note 2 Employees and personnel costs | 46 |
| Note 3 Fees to auditors | 48 |
| Note 4 Cost for operational leases | 48 |
| Note 5 Income from participations in Group companies | 48 |
| Note 6 Interest income and similar profit/loss items | 48 |
| Note 7 Interest expenses and similar expense items | 48 |
| Note 8 Appropriations | 48 |
| Note 9 Tax on net profit for the year | 48 |
| Note 10 Intangible assets | 49 |
| Note 11 Machinery and equipment | 50 |
| Note 12 Participations in Group companies | 50 |
| Note 13 Acquisitions and discontinued operations | 51 |
| Note 14 Long-term receivables in Group Companies | 51 |
| Note 15 Long-term investments | 51 |
| Note 16 Inventories | 51 |
| Note 17 Accounts receivable | 51 |
| Note 18 Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 51 |
| Note 19 Cash and cash equivalents | 52 |
| Note 20 Untaxed reserves | 52 |
| Note 21 Appropriations | 52 |
| Note 22 Other long-term liabilities | 52 |
| Note 23 Other current liabilities | 52 |
| Note 24 Accrued expenses and deferred income | 52 |
| Note 25 Pledged assets and contingent liabilities | 52 |
| Note 26 Cash flow | 52 |
| Note 27 Related parties | 53 |
| Note 28 Important estimates and judgments | 53 |
| Note 29 Financial assets and liabilities | 53 |
| Note 30 Risk, risk management and sensitivity analysis | 54 |
| Note 31 Asset management | 55 |
| Note 32 Board´s statement concerning repurchase and transfer the company´s own share |
55 |
| Note 33 Definitions of key ratios | 55 |
| Audit report | 56 |
Administration Report
The Board of Directors and the President of Sectra AB (publ), Corporate Registration Number 556064-8304, hereby submit the annual report and the consolidated financial statements for the period from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. The following income statements, balance sheets, statements of changes in shareholders' equity, cash-flow statements, accounting policies and notes comprise an integrated part of the Annual Report.
STATEMENT
The information in this Annual Report is such that Sectra must publish in accordance with the Securities Market Act. Sectra published the year-end report for the 2013/2014 fiscal year on May 27, 2014 at 08:00 a.m. through a press release and on Sectra's website. The complete Annual Report will be published in a press release and on the website on June 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. (CET).
THE GROUP'S OPERATIONS AND STRUCTURE
Sectra conducts research, development and sales of high-tech products and services in expansive niche markets. The Group has a number of subsidiaries with offices around the world, see Note 12 for further information.
2013/2014
On May 1, 2013, Sectra introduced a new organizational structure whereby operations are reported in the following segments: Imaging IT Solutions, Secure Communications, Business Innovation and Other Operations. Imaging IT Solutions and Secure Communications, respectively, are conducted in the wholly owned subsidiaries Sectra Imaging IT Solutions AB and Sectra Communications AB. The operations in Burnbank Systems, which Sectra acquired in 2012/2013, are included in the Imaging IT Solutions business area. The acquired company develops and markets primarily IT services to the healthcare sector in the UK, see Note 13 for further information. Business Innovation, which comprises projects and smaller business operations with a potential for growth, consists of operations in orthopaedics, osteoporosis diagnosis and a research department. Business Innovation is included in the Parent Company together with Other Operations, which comprises the head office's functions for financing, asset management, finance, marketing communication, IT, regulatory affairs and investor relations activities.
2014/2015
As of May 1, 2014, Business Innovation has also included a business line for Medical Education which, until April 30, 2014, was reported in Imaging IT Solutions. At the same time, the digital pathology project in Business Innovation was transferred to Imaging IT Solutions in the same manner.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS 2013/2014.
- The largest healthcare consortium in the UK, Barts Health NHS Trust in London, signed an extensive ten-year contract.
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Blekinge County Council in Sweden and several other healthcare customers renewed large-scale managed-services and maintenance agreements.
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The Board adopted a new growth goal and an order of priority for the financial goals, refer to page 9.
- The James Paget University Hospitals in the UK signed a ten-year managed-services agreement.
- Through a share redemption program totaling SEK 166.9 million, SEK 4.50 per share was distributed to shareholders.
- US healthcare providers awarded Sectra's system for managing and archiving medical images a top ranking in the PACS category.
- Order received from the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Saudi Arabia, one of the region's most reputed hospitals.
- Sectra's smartphone app for secure voice communication and text, Panthon 3, received EU approval. The solution has also been approved by NATO, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
- The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland expanded its collaboration with Sectra.
- The Dutch Ministry of Defense ordered Sectra's secure mobile phone, Sectra Tiger 7401, and extended its framework agreement for secure communication.
For more details about these individual events, refer to www.sectra.com/news.
MARKET
The world needs more efficient healthcare and more secure communication. These niche areas offer major potential for expansion. Sectra focuses primarily on growth in countries where the company already holds an established position and through partners in carefully selected growth markets. In 2013/2014, the Group's order bookings rose 1.1% to SEK 925.7 million (916.0). The increase was attributable to long-term managed-services and maintenance agreements for region-wide medical IT systems.
Imaging IT Solutions
Sectra's largest business area, Imaging IT Solutions, offers care providers IT systems and services for medical imaging that helps to develop the healthcare sector while making it more efficient. There is a major need for systems that increase efficiency in the healthcare sector and growth is driven by additional sales to installed base customers, managed-services and maintenance agreements, replacements and new sales. The business area's largest markets are Scandinavia, the US, the UK and the Netherlands.
In 2013/2014, sales rose 13.2% to SEK 802.8 million (709.2). The business area's operations in the UK and the Netherlands account for the highest growth. Partner sales also increased in several regions, including the Middle East. Operating profit increased 73.1% to SEK 178.6 million (103.2), corresponding to an operating margin of 22.2%. Growth, the company's focus on software sales with higher margins than hardware and a more efficient organization contributed to the earnings improvement.
Secure Communications
The Secure Communications business area offers solutions and services that protect sensitive and confidential information to authorities, critical social infrastructure and defense organizations. The market is driven by the fact that it is easier than ever to eavesdrop on telephone calls and data traffic, and by changes in various regulations governing the handling of classified information. Sectra is trusted to deliver products that protect classified information at the highest levels and the company's encryption products have been approved by the EU, NATO and several national security authorities. The business area's largest markets are Sweden and the Netherlands.
In 2013/2014, sales amounted to SEK 82.8 million (99.0) and operating profit was SEK 0.9 million (1.4). Protracted customer processes led to delays in ongoing delivery and development projects in Sweden, which continued to impact the business area. A more positive trend was noted in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe and, during the fiscal year, Sectra commenced deliveries of its Tiger 7401 and Panthon 3 secure mobile phones to both existing and new customers.
Business Innovation
Society needs to take better care of age-related diseases. Sectra has several products and services that can contribute to more efficient healthcare and treatment of some of the most costly age-related diseases. Sectra's business lines in Business Innovation develop and sell methods and products that contribute to more efficient and better osteoporosis care, and IT systems for planning and monitoring prosthetic procedures. In 2013/2014, sales rose 17.5% to SEK 20.8 million (17.7) and operating loss was SEK 2.6 million (loss: 7.0).
Other operations
In 2013/2014, sales from other operations rose 37.2% to SEK 93.3 million (68.0). This increase was attributable to Sectra's operations for financing customer projects. Operating loss amounted to SEK 10.9 million (loss: 6.0).
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
Sectra experiences seasonal variations, which means that most invoicing and earnings traditionally occur at the end of the fiscal year. Order volumes can vary significantly for individual quarters, since Sectra has many large customers that hold extensive long-term contracts with the company for medical IT projects, for example, or the development of encryption systems.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Consolidated sales and earnings
| 2013/2014 | 2012/2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales, MSEK | 853.8 | 817.0 |
| Operating profit, MSEK | 128.1 | 85.9 |
| Operating margin, % | 15.0 | 10.5 |
| Profit before tax, MSEK | 141.5 | 86.6 |
| Profit margin, % | 16.6 | 10.6 |
| Profit after tax, MSEK | 103.9 | 62.4 |
Net sales rose 4.5% to SEK 853.8 million. Growth was reported by both Imaging IT Solutions and Business Innovation business areas. Geographically, the operations in the UK and the Netherlands reported the highest sales growth. The Group's operating profit rose 49.1% to SEK 128.1 million, corresponding to an
operating margin of 15.0%. Non-recurring items had an impact of SEK 16.2 million on other income and SEK 19.0 million on depreciation, amortization and impairment. These items were mainly attributable to acquisition of the Burnbank companies in 2012 and a local acquisition of product rights for medical system software. These items pertain to:
- reversal of contingent consideration amounting to SEK 16.2 due to changes in agreement terms, see Note 13
- impairment of goodwill amounting to SEK 9.9 million associated with acquisition of the Burnbank companies due to organizational changes, which led to lower than expected synergy effects in the Sectra Group, see Note 10.
- impairment of other intangible assets and capitalized development costs amounting to SEK 9.1 million due to changes in product strategies, see Note 10.
Excluding all non-recurring items, the operating margin was 15.3%. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 141.5 million, corresponding to a profit margin of 16.6%. Exchange-rate changes had a positive impact of SEK 5.1 million (neg: 4.7) on the Group's financial items.
Cash flow and financial position
Consolidated cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital amounted to SEK 123.6 million (191.2). Cash flow from investing activities for the period amounted to a negative SEK 54.6 million (neg: 76.2) and was partly impacted by higher tied-up capital due to a higher proportion of managedservices agreements that are financed internally by the Group. The comparative figure includes a loss of SEK 46.8 million associated with acquisition of the Burnbank companies in the UK. Cash flow from financing activities for the fiscal year amounted to a negative SEK 158.1 million (neg: 182.7). During the fiscal year, Sectra distributed SEK 166.9 million (185.5) to shareholders through a share redemption program. The Group's total cash flow for the fiscal year amounted to a negative SEK 89.1 million (neg: 67.7).
After adjustment for exchange-rate differences, the Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 441.9 million (536.3). At the end of the fiscal year, the equity/assets ratio was 60.7% (61.4) and liquidity amounted to a multiple of 2.7 (2.6). The Group's interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 43.5 million (26.5) and pertained to convertible debentures to employees and Board members, see Notes 22 and 23.
Investments, depreciation and amortization
During the fiscal year, investments in the Group amounted to SEK 54.6 million (76.2) and primarily pertained to customer projects in the Group's financing activities and capitalized development costs. The comparative figure includes acquisition of the Burnbank companies. Investments in Group-financed customer projects increased to SEK 41.4 million (16.4) due to new and extensive managed-services agreements with healthcare customers. At the end of the fiscal year, the Group's carrying amount for Group-financed customer projects totaled SEK 54.6 million (37.1). Capitalization of development costs increased to SEK 16.3 million (12.2). At the end of the fiscal year, capitalized development costs amounted to SEK 47.6 million (52.5) and primarily pertained to development projects in Imaging IT Solutions.
Depreciation and amortization amounted to SEK 45.6 million (46.0), of which SEK 17.5 million (15.8) was attributable to capitalized development costs. The fiscal year was also charged with
impairment losses totaling SEK 19.0 million (0) for goodwill, other intangible assets and capitalized development costs in minor projects.
Parent Company's sales and profit
Sales amounted to SEK 65.2 million (20.2) and the change was mainly due to increased invoicing of internal services resulting from the new organizational structure introduced in May 2013. Operating loss amounted to SEK 18.6 million (loss: 12.1). Profit after net financial items was SEK 147.2 million (62.1). Exchange-rate changes had a negative impact of SEK 1.6 million (neg: 3.4) on financial items for the fiscal year. For more information, please refer to the following income statements and balance sheets, accounting policies and notes.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sectra invests 10–14% of consolidated sales in research and development (R&D) projects. It is difficult to provide a more exact figure, since many of the projects inhabit a grey zone between R&D and customer orders. R&D is conducted both in-house and in collaboration with customers and partners. During 2013/2014, SEK 16.3 million (12.2) of Sectra's development costs for standard products was capitalized as intangible assets in the balance sheet. Customer-related R&D costs for the development of new products and features are included in project costs and recognized in profit or loss. Direct research expenditures are not tangible and, accordingly, are not recognized separately.
EMPLOYEES
Sectra's personnel have extensive expertise and a solid educational background; 79% of personnel have a university degree and many have undergone postgraduate studies. On the balance-sheet date, Sectra had 536 permanent employees (528) and some 30 project employees. Employee turnover during 2013/2014 was 11.0% (13.8).
The company works proactively with occupational safety and health issues by offering health screenings, wellness programs and training opportunities. This led to very low absences due to illness, corresponding to 1.6% (1.5). Sectra works continuously to promote gender equality in order to achieve gender balance and diversity. The proportion of female employees is 30% (30) and the proportion of women in Group Management is 40% (33). The Group has employees from some 30 countries who contribute experience from different cultures and environments. For more information, please refer to Note 2.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Working together with Sectra will be a stamp of quality for customers as well as employees and partners. Sustainable business practices and continuous improvements are an integral part of Sectra's quality-control process.
Quality
Product safety and quality control are of major significance for Sectra, since products and services can mean the difference between life and death for a human being. Sectra's operations are certified in accordance with SS-EN ISO 9001:2008 and SS-EN ISO 13485:2003 quality standards, and products that are delivered to Canada are certified according to ISO 13485:2003 under CMDCAS. This means that external consultants review the company every year to assess compliance with the requirements of the standards and notify Sectra of any need for corrective actions. The company also works with its own certification programs and internal training courses for employees and distributors.
The company's products are subject to industry-specific regulations and requirements. Sectra's crypto products are evaluated and approved by security authorities since they are used to protect highly sensitive information. Sectra's medical IT systems comply with European regulations for CE marking, the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, while products sold in North America have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Usage of these systems and products requires rigorous documentation.
Environment
Sectra primarily develops and sells software and services and, to a lesser extent, physical products. These are produced by European sub-contractors and destroyed after use in special facilities. The Group's activities are therefore largely comparable with working in a traditional office environment. Operations are conducted in 12 countries, and the European countries account for most sales. The company's operations are not subject to notification or permit requirements under the Swedish Environmental Code. The digital radiography systems that Sectra develops are highly advantageous from an environmental perspective. The introduction of digital technology helps to reduce the use of film and chemicals with a high environmental impact, as well as travel and transportation.
Business ethics
Sectra's Board has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to employees, Board members, consultants and anyone else who represents the company. The code describes Sectra's values and provides guidelines for how employees should behave in various business situations. Sectra considers the corporate culture (refer to page 24) the most vital factor in ensuring that the company's business is fair, honest and complies with applicable laws. In addition, there are various policies that clarify Sectra's values and expectations in relation to employees. The aim is that these policies will also encompass external representatives of the company, such as subcontractors and distributors. To ensure that this takes place, this is regulated, as far as possible, in the agreement terms with external representatives.
RISKS, RISK MANAGEMENT AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
Through its operations, Sectra is exposed to such business risks as dependence on major customers and partners, the effect of exchange rate changes on pricing in the markets in which the Group is active, and property and liability risks. Sectra is also exposed to various types of financial risks such as currency, interest-rate, credit and liquidity risks. Refer to Note 30 for more information about how the company assesses risks for the coming year.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The management and control of the Sectra Group is divided between the shareholders, the Board of Directors and the President. Sectra applies the Swedish Corporate Governance Code (the Code). Sectra has prepared a Corporate Governance Report in accordance with the rules and application instructions in Swedish legislation and in the Code. The Report has been prepared as a document separate from the Annual Report and the auditor's statement is enclosed therein. The Corporate Governance Report has been published on www.sectra.se together with other information about corporate governance at Sectra.
THE SECTRA SHARE
On the balance-sheet date, Sectra's share capital totaled SEK 37,094,978 distributed between 37,094,978 shares. Of these shares, 2,620,692 were Class A and 34,474,286 Class B. All shares carry equal rights to the company's assets and profit. A Class A share carries ten votes and a Class B share one vote. After the balance-sheet date, employees redeemed convertibles (2010/2014 programs) totaling SEK 6.1 million, corresponding to 176,039 Class B shares. Sectra's share capital therefore totals 37,271,017 distributed between 37,271,017 shares.
The Articles of Association contain a pre-emption clause for the transfer of Class A shares. In addition, there are no agreements known to the company between shareholders that could result in restrictions to the right to transfer shares, nor are there any agreements to which the company is party that would have an impact if control over the company was changed as a result of public purchase offers.
Dividend/redemption program
The 2013 AGM resolved to transfer SEK 4.50 per share, a total of SEK 166.9 million, to shareholders through a share redemption program. The redemption process was implemented between July - August 2013. No ordinary dividend was paid.
For the 2013/2014 fiscal year, the Board and President propose that the 2014 AGM resolves to transfer SEK 4.50 per share, a total of SEK 167.7 million, to shareholders through a share redemption program. No ordinary dividend is proposed.
Major shareholders
On the balance-sheet date, Sectra had 4,808 shareholders. Of these, the following shareholders had direct and indirect holdings comprising more than 10% of the number of votes for the total number of shares in the company on the balance-sheet date:
- Torbjörn Kronander, who directly and indirectly through companies represents 16.9% of the votes.
- Jan-Olof Brüer, who directly and indirectly through family and companies represents 16.9% of the votes.
- Nordea Investment Funds, which directly and indirectly through companies represents 10.5% of the votes.
Share-related incentive programs
Due to the share redemption program conducted during the fiscal year, outstanding convertibles and employee stock options were recalculated following a decision by the Board. Since this recalculation, Sectra has settled 77,000 employee stock options 2010/2013, totaling SEK 2.2 million, issued to employees in North America through a cash settlement. During the fiscal year, Sectra also issued two new convertible programs, see Note 2 for further information.
As mentioned above, Sectra employees converted convertibles to shares in 2010/2014 convertible programs after the balance-sheet date.
Full conversion and exercise of the issued incentive programs would increase the number of shares by a maximum of 1,029,040, corresponding to 2.8% of the share capital and 1.7% of the voting rights.
Authorizations
The 2013 AGM granted authorization to the Board, prior to the next AGM, to resolve on a new issue of not more than 3,700,000 shares. The purpose was to facilitate an issue of new shares to
finance marketing investments and acquisitions of companies or operations, to secure the costs arising in connection with the company's incentive programs and to enable continuous adaptation of the company's capital structure. The AGM also resolved to authorize the company to repurchase not more than 10% of the company's own shares up until the next AGM. On the balance-sheet date, the Board had not utilized either of these authorizations.
The AGM also authorized the Board of Directors to issue not more than 100,000 call options to the Group's employees in North America and to decide on the issue of not more than 100,000 warrants carrying rights to subscription of not more than 100,000 Series B shares in the company in order to guarantee the performance of option commitments to employees.
At the time of publication of this interim report, the Board had not utilized either of these authorizations.
GUIDELINES FOR REMUNERATION TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES
In accordance with the guidelines prepared by the Board, the 2013 AGM adopted the following policies for remuneration and other terms of employment for company management (the President and other members of Group management). The guidelines apply to agreements signed or amended after the AGM. The Board proposes to the 2014 AGM that these guidelines continue to apply. The guidelines are:
Remuneration to company management is to be based on normal market terms, while also supporting the interests of shareholders. Remuneration primarily comprises fixed salary, variable salary, pension benefits and other benefits, such as a company car. Pension benefits are defined-contribution.
Fixed salary is established by accounting for the senior executive's experience, responsibilities and performance and is based on market conditions. Variable remuneration is proportionate to the executive's responsibilities and authority. It has a maximum limit and is based on the attainment of goals that promote the company's long-term value-creation. Where applicable, variable salary is based on pre-determined and measurable criteria. The company's costs for the variable salary portion for the President and other members of company management amount to not more than 50% of the fixed salary costs.
The notice period for terminating employment by the senior executive is a maximum of 12 months. If employment is terminated by the company, the total notice period and the time during which severance pay is received is a maximum of 24 months. Ordinary retirement age is 65. Pension terms are market-based and based on defined-contribution pension solutions. The pension premium is not more than 30% of the fixed and variable salary.
Board members with special expertise who perform services for the company beyond the scope of the Board assignment may receive a fee for such services payable at market rates. Decisions on such fees are addressed by the Board of Directors, without the participation of the relevant Board member in either the consideration or the decision.
Matters concerning remuneration to company management are addressed by the President. Remuneration to the President is resolved by the Board of Directors.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' STATEMENT PERTAINING TO BUYBACK OF OWN SHARES
The Board of Directors' statement is reported under Note 32.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE-SHEET DATE
• Region Skåne and Sectra sign a multi-year maintenance agreement valued at SEK 114 million.
For more information about the event, refer to www.sectra.com/news.
OUTLOOK
The world needs more efficient healthcare and more secure communication. Both of these areas offer major scope for expansion. Sectra plays a key role in meeting these needs by offering products and services in the areas of medical IT and secure communications.
In healthcare, there is a growing need for greater efficiency in order to take care of more patients, due to the demographic trend of aging populations living longer while birth rates are declining. Sectra develops and sells systems and services for medical imaging, which help to develop the healthcare sector while making it more efficient. Society also needs to take better care of agerelated diseases. Sectra has several products and services that can contribute to more efficient healthcare and treatment of some of the most costly age-related diseases.
In terms of security, government agencies, defense organizations and the private sector are increasingly exposed to security risks and eavesdropping attempts. Heightened awareness of eavesdropping may contribute to greater interest in the type of security products that Sectra offers. Sectra is trusted to deliver products that protect classified information at the highest levels and the company's encrypted products have been approved by the EU, NATO and several national security agencies.
APPROVAL OF REPORTS
Pursuant to a Board decision on June 26, 2014, the consolidated financial statements have been approved for publication and will be presented to the AGM for adoption on September 8, 2014.
PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS
| The following is at the disposal of the Annual General Meeting (SEK): | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value reserve | -10,051,756 | ||
| Share premium reserve | 18,243,357 | ||
| Profit brought forward | 79,572,593 | ||
| Profit for the year | 98,975,460 |
The Board and President propose that the profits be appropriated so that SEK 186,739,654 is carried forward. They also propose that the Annual General Meeting resolves to transfer SEK 4.50 per share to shareholders through a 2:1 stock split combined with a mandatory redemption process and a stock dividend to restore the share capital. This entails a transfer of SEK 167,719,577 to the company's shareholders. No ordinary dividend is proposed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AFFIRMATION
We believe that that consolidated financial statements and the annual report were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and generally accepted accounting principles and present a true and fair view of the Group's and the Parent Company's financial position and earnings.
The Administration Report for the Group and the Parent Company presents a fair review of the Group's and the Parent Company's operations, financial position and earnings and describes the material risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group.
Linköping, Sweden, June 26, 2014
Torbjörn Kronander President and CEO Board Member
Christer Nilsson Board Member
Jan-Olof Brüer Board Member
Carl-Erik Ridderstråle Chairman of the Board
Erika Söderberg Johnson Board Member
Fredrik Häll Board Member Employee Representative
Our auditor´s report was submitted on June 27, 2014 Grant Thornton Sweden AB
Peter Bodin Authorized Public Accountant Anders Persson Board Member
Jakob Svärdström Board Member
Per Elmhester Board Member Employee Representative
Consolidated income statement Consolidated balance sheets
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Note | 2013/2014 | 2012/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | |||
| Net sales | 1 | 853 796 | 816 954 |
| Capitalized work for own use | 16 310 | 12 210 | |
| Reversal of contingent consideration | 13, 21 | 16 180 | 0 |
| Total income | 886 286 | 829 164 | |
| Operating expenses | |||
| Goods for resale | -119 452 | -126 833 | |
| Personnel costs | 2 | -419 989 | -416 183 |
| Other external costs | 3, 4 | -154 211 | -154 327 |
| Impairment of intangible assets | 11 | -18 972 | 0 |
| Depreciation of tangible assets | 11 | -24 188 | -26 719 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 10 | -21 402 | -19 236 |
| Total operating expenses | -758 214 | -743 298 | |
| Operating profit | 128 072 | 85 866 | |
| Financial investments | |||
| Interest income and similar profit/ | |||
| loss items | 6 | 14 778 | 8 835 |
| Interest expenses and similar | |||
| expense items | 7 | -1 386 | -8 147 |
| Net financial items | 13 392 | 688 | |
| Profit after financial items | 141 464 | 86 554 | |
| Tax | 9 | -37 606 | -24 308 |
| Profit for the year | 103 858 | 62 246 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 103 858 | 62 246 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK | |||
| Before dilution | 2.80 | 1.68 | |
| After dilution | 2.73 | 1.64 | |
| No. of shares at year-end | |||
| Before dilution | 37 094 978 | 37 094 978 | |
| After dilution | 2 | 38 124 018 | 37 951 746 |
| Average number of shares, before dilution |
37 094 978 | 37 052 830 | |
| Average number of shares, after dilution |
2 | 38 057 033 | 37 852 915 |
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Note | 2013/2014 | 2012/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the year | 103 858 | 62 246 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Change in translation difference from | |||
| translating foreign subsidiaries for the | |||
| period | 9 869 | -11 191 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| for the period | 9 869 | -11 191 | |
| Total comprehensive income | |||
| for the period | 113 727 | 51 055 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 113 727 | 51 055 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Note April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 10 | 104 859 | 123 157 |
| Tangible assets | 11 | 68 494 | 48 670 |
| Long-term investments | 15, 29 | 1 766 | 4 204 |
| Deferred tax assets | 9 | 19 920 | 5 593 |
| Total fixed assets | 195 039 | 181 624 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 16 | 11 683 | 11 685 |
| Accounts receivable | 17, 30 | 187 819 | 188 975 |
| Current tax assets | 6 702 | 10 486 | |
| Other receivables | 6 724 | 7 735 | |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 18 | 158 129 | 146 761 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 19 | 441 945 | 536 291 |
| Total current assets | 813 002 | 901 933 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 008 041 | 1 083 557 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Share capital | 37 095 | 37 095 | |
| Other contributed capital | 307 122 | 307 122 | |
| Reserves | -20 987 | -19 893 | |
| Retained earnings, including net profit | |||
| for the year | 288 472 | 340 976 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 611 702 | 665 300 | |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Provisions | 21 | 6 000 | 17 575 |
| Deferred tax liability | 9, 21 | 37 639 | 27 067 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 22 | 37 397 | 26 503 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 81 036 | 71 145 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 24 014 | 37 559 | |
| Current tax liability | 17 446 | 17 367 | |
| Other current liabilities | 23 | 28 641 | 39 974 |
| Accrued expenses and | |||
| deferred income | 24 | 245 202 | 252 212 |
| Total current liabilities | 315 303 | 347 112 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1 008 041 | 1 083 557 |
Pledged assets and contingent liabilities, see Note 25
Consolidated cash-flow statement
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Note | 2013/2014 | 2012/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT OPERATIONS | |||
| Operating profit | 128 072 | 85 866 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items | 26 | 64 200 | 48 377 |
| Interest received | 8 007 | 7 925 | |
| Interest paid | -1 386 | -1 252 | |
| Income tax paid | -39 057 | -7 282 | |
| Cash flow from current operations before changes in working capital | 159 836 | 133 634 | |
| Changes in working capital | |||
| Change in inventories | -360 | 2 965 | |
| Change in receivables | 293 | 21 510 | |
| Change in current liabilities | -36 137 | 33 107 | |
| Cash flow from current operations | 123 632 | 191 216 | |
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITY | |||
| Acquisitions of intangible fixed assets | 10 | -16 839 | -12 142 |
| Acquisitions of tangible fixed assets | 11 | -40 623 | -17 280 |
| Sale of financial assets | 2 829 | 0 | |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | 13 | 0 | -46 784 |
| Cash flow from investment activity | -54 633 | -76 206 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITY | |||
| Amortization of convertibles | 0 | -6 466 | |
| Taking up of convertibles | 22 | 16 985 | 9 244 |
| Payment of options | -2 217 | 0 | |
| Dividends received | 239 | 0 | |
| Payment of contingent consideration | -6 139 | 0 | |
| Redemption of shares | -166 927 | -185 475 | |
| Cash flow from financing activity | -158 059 | -182 697 | |
| Cash flow for the year | -89 060 | -67 687 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of year | 536 291 | 605 757 | |
| Exchange-rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | -5 286 | -1 779 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at year-end | 19 | 441 945 | 536 291 |
| Unutilized credit facilities | 19 | 15 000 | 15 000 |
Changes in Group equity
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Reserves | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | Other contributed capital |
Translation reserve |
Other reserves | Retained earnings | Total equity | |
| Equity as of May 1, 2012 | 36 842 | 296 526 | -22 145 | 3 711 | 472 458 | 787 392 |
| Income for the year | 62 246 | 62 246 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | -189 | -11 002 | -11 191 | |||
| Share-based payments | 1 479 | 1 479 | ||||
| Overdue incentive programs | -2 749 | 2 749 | 0 | |||
| Conversion to shares | 253 | 10 596 | 10 849 | |||
| Redemption of shares | -185 475 | -185 475 | ||||
| Equity as of April 30, 2013 | 37 095 | 307 122 | -22 334 | 2 441 | 340 976 | 665 300 |
| Income for the year | 103 858 | 103 858 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | 9 869 | 9 869 | ||||
| Share-based payments | 1 819 | 1 819 | ||||
| Overdue incentive programs | -696 | 696 | 0 | |||
| Payment of options | -2 217 | -2 217 | ||||
| Redemption of shares | -166 927 | -166 927 | ||||
| Equity as of April 30, 2014 | 37 095 | 307 122 | -22 334 | 1 347 | 288 472 | 611 702 |
Other contributed capital comprises a statutory reserve and premiums paid in conjunction with share issues. The translation reserve includes exchange-rate differences arising in the translation of foreign subsidiaries' financial statements. Other reserves mostly include share-based remuneration related to convertibles and stock option programs.
There are no non-controlling interests in the Sectra Group.
Income statement Balance sheet
| Operating income Net Sales 1 65 170 20 206 Capitalized work for own use 1 208 0 Total income 20 206 66 378 Operating expenses Personnel costs 2 -10 820 -41 696 Other external costs 3, 4 -21 296 -42 908 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 11 -166 -392 Total operating expenses -84 996 -32 282 Operating profit -18 618 -12 076 Result from financial investments Income from participations in Group companies 5 66 300 154 181 Interest income and similar items 6 13 465 13 119 Interest expenses and similar items 7 -5 598 -1 508 Profit after financial items 147 174 62 091 Appropriations 8 -1 975 -18 946 Profit before tax 128 228 60 116 Tax on income for the year 9 -16 124 -29 252 Net profit for the year 98 976 43 992 |
Amounts in SEK thousands | Note | 2013/2014 | 2012/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Amounts in SEK thousands Note |
2013/2014 | 2012/2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the year | 98 976 | 43 992 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||
| Fund for fair value | 1 727 | -2 725 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period |
1 727 | -2 725 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
100 703 | 41 267 |
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Note | April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 10 | 1 208 | 0 |
| Tangible assets | 11 | 925 | 238 |
| Participations in Group companies | 12 | 5 978 | 13 978 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 14 | 145 985 | 88 337 |
| Long-term investments | 15 | 0 | 2 438 |
| Deferred tax assets | 9 | 0 | 1 739 |
| Total fixed assets | 154 096 | 106 730 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Receivables from Group companies | 179 067 | 165 383 | |
| Other receivables | 1 092 | 598 | |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 18 | 7 368 | 2 686 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 19 | 336 016 | 424 712 |
| Total current assets | 523 543 | 593 379 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 677 639 | 700 109 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Restricted equity | |||
| Share capital | 37 095 | 37 095 | |
| Share premium reserve | 226 456 | 226 456 | |
| Total restricted equity | 263 551 | 263 551 | |
| Unrestricted equity | |||
| Fund for fair value | -16 275 | ||
| Share premium reserve | -10 052 | 18 243 | |
| Retained earnings | 18 243 | 210 314 | |
| 79 573 | |||
| Net profit for the year | 98 976 | 43 992 | |
| Total unrestricted equity | 186 740 | 256 274 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 450 290 | 519 825 | |
| Untaxed reserves | 20 | 131 112 | 112 166 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 22 | 37 397 | 26 503 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 37 397 | 26 503 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 1 958 | 812 | |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 29 558 | 25 798 | |
| Current tax liability | 6 069 | 9 329 | |
| Other current liabilities | 23 | 7 160 | 320 |
| Accrued expenses and | |||
| deferred income | 24 | 14 094 | 5 356 |
| Total current liabilities TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
58 839 677 639 |
41 615 700 109 |
|
Pledged assets and contingent liabilities
| April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pledged assets | 11 000 | 11 000 |
| Total pledged assets | 11 000 | 11 000 |
| Guarantees on behalf | ||
| of group companies | 248 525 | 283 653 |
| Total contingent liabilities | 248 525 | 283 653 |
Cash-flow statement
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Note | 2013/2014 | 2012/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT OPERATIONS | |||
| Operating profit | -18 618 | -12 076 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items | 26 | 3 016 | -3 521 |
| Interest received | 11 112 | 12 555 | |
| Interest paid | -1 508 | -1 253 | |
| Income tax paid | -32 204 | 0 | |
| Cash flow from current operations before changes in working capital | -38 202 | -4 295 | |
| Changes in working capital | |||
| Change in receivables | -20 587 | 17 526 | |
| Change in current liabilities | 21 883 | 5 343 | |
| Cash flow from current operations | -36 906 | 18 574 | |
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITY | |||
| Acquisitions of intangible fixed assets | -1 208 | 0 | |
| Acquisitions of tangible assets | -1 079 | -57 | |
| Sale of financial fixed assets | 9 810 | 0 | |
| Payment of loans to subsidiaries | 14 | -81 662 | -596 |
| Repayment of loans from subsidiaries | 14 | 25 741 | 44 078 |
| Cash flow from investment activity | -48 398 | 43 425 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITY | |||
| Amortization of convertibles | 0 | -6 466 | |
| Payment of options | -2 217 | 0 | |
| Dividends received | 37 | 0 | |
| Taking up convertibles | 22 | 16 985 | 9 244 |
| Group contributions received/paid | 148 800 | 66 300 | |
| Redemption of shares | -166 927 | -185 475 | |
| Cash flow from financing activity | -3 322 | -116 397 | |
| Cash flow for the year | -88 626 | -54 398 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of year | 424 712 | 480 668 | |
| Exchange-rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | -70 | -1 558 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at year-end | 19 | 336 016 | 424 712 |
| Unutilized credit facilities | 19 | 15 000 | 15 000 |
Changes in Parent Company equity
| Statutory | Fund for | Share premium | Unrestricted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousands | Share capital1 | reserve | fair value | reserve | equity | Total equity |
| Equity as of May 1, 2012 | 36 842 | 226 456 | -18 465 | 7 647 | 400 704 | 653 184 |
| Group contributions paid | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Tax effect | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total changes in capital recognized directly in equity, | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| excl. transactions with the company's owner | ||||||
| Total income | 43 992 | 43 992 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | 2 190 | -4 915 | -2 725 | |||
| Total changes in capital excl. transactions with the | ||||||
| company´s owner | 0 | 0 | 2 190 | 0 | 39 077 | 41 267 |
| Conversion to shares | 253 | 10 596 | 10 849 | |||
| Redemption of shares | 0 | -185 475 | -185 475 | |||
| Equity as of April 30, 2013 | 37 095 | 226 456 | -16 275 | 18 243 | 254 306 | 519 825 |
| Group contributions paid | -1 400 | -1 400 | ||||
| Tax effect | 308 | 308 | ||||
| Total changes in capital recognized directly in equity, | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 092 | -1 092 |
| excl. transactions with the company's owner | ||||||
| Total income | 98 976 | 98 976 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | 6 223 | -4 496 | 1 727 | |||
| Total changes in capital excl. transactions with the | ||||||
| company´s owner | 0 | 0 | 6 223 | 0 | 94 480 | 100 703 |
| Payment of options | -2 217 | -2 217 | ||||
| Redemption of shares | -166 927 | -166 927 | ||||
| Equity as of April 30, 2014 | 37 095 | 226 456 | -10 052 | 18 243 | 178 550 | 450 290 |
1 On the balance-sheet date, Sectra's share capital totaled SEK 37,094,978 distributed among 37,094,978 shares. Of these, 2,620,692 were Class A and 34,474,286 were Class B.
Accounting policies
GENERAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Changes made to existing and new standards during the year have not been applied retroactively within the Group. In addition, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council's recommendation RFR 1 "Supplemental accounting rules for groups" have been applied.
All amounts in the text and tables in the Notes are in SEK thousands, unless otherwise stated.
AMENDED ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies and measurement methods remain unchanged compared with those applied in the Annual Report for the 2012/2013 fiscal year except that the amendments in IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, were now applied. The amendments had no significant effect on Sectra's financial statements
NEW AND AMENDED ACCOUNTING POLICIES
THAT BECOME APPLICABLE FROM MAY 1, 2014 A number of new or amended standards and interpretations will become applicable from May 1, 2014 and were not applied in advance in the preparation of these financial statements. Those standards that will come into force are IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12, Disclosure of interests in other entities. At present, these standards are not expected to have any significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
PARENT COMPANY
The Parent company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. This means that the EU-approved IFRS rules and pronouncements are applied as far as possible within the framework of the Annual Accounts Act and Swedish taxation practices. The rules for valuation and clarification follow IFRS and are the same as those applied within the Group, except that the arrangement follows the Annual Accounts Act and may thus deviate from IFRS in certain cases. Untaxed reserves and appropriations are also recognized in the Parent Company in accordance with Swedish law.
BASIS FOR PREPARATION OF THE REPORTS
Assets, provisions and liabilities are measured at cost or nominal value unless otherwise stated in the notes that follow. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires that the Group uses accounting assumptions and estimates for the future. The most important estimates and judgments are presented in Note 28.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the acquisition method, and cover those companies in which the Parent Company, directly or through subsidiaries, exerts a controlling influence. A controlling influence normally applies when more than 50% of the vote-carrying shares in a subsidiary have been acquired.
The Group's internal receivables and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and unrealized gains or losses arising from transactions between Group companies have been eliminated in their entirety during preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Non-controlling interests are the portion of net assets and earnings that belong to other joint shareholders in a subsidiary. Non-controlling interests are recognized in Group earnings after tax and the share of net assets is recognized in consolidated shareholders' equity.
Share holdings in associated companies, in which the Group holds a significant but non-controlling influence, are recognized according to the equity method. The value of the associated company's shares is adjusted based on Sectra's share of net earnings after tax. In the consolidated income statement, the change in value is recognized as "participations in the earnings of associated companies." As of the balance-sheet date, Sectra had no non-controlling interests or participations in associated companies.
ACQUISITIONS
When acquisitions are made, the acquired companies are absorbed into the Group as of their acquisition date. The cost of the subsidiary's shares is determined by means of an acquisition analysis conducted at the time of the acquisition. The compensation transferred by the Group to obtain controlling influence over subsidiaries is calculated as the total fair value of the net assets on the date of acquisition, which comprises the fair value of an asset or liability that has arisen from an agreement on contingent consideration. The acquired net assets also comprise intangible fixed assets in the acquired company that have not previously been recognized.
The difference between the acquisition cost for the subsidiary's shares and the estimated fair value of the acquired net assets at the time of the acquisition is recognized as Group goodwill. Acquisition costs are recognized as they arise.
TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
Functional currency
The consolidated accounts are presented in SEK, which is the Parent Company's functional and reporting currency. Items in the financial reports for companies in the Group are valued in the currency that is used where the company has its main operations, that is, in its functional currency.
Transactions and balance-sheet items
Transactions in functional currencies are recognized initially in the functional currency at the currency rate on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate prevailing on the closing date (year-end rate). Currency differences arising in payment of transactions in foreign currencies and in translation of monetary assets and liabilities at the year-end rate are recognized in profit and loss.
Financial statements of foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of Group companies are translated at the year-end rate. The income statements are translated at the average rate during the reporting period. Any exchange-rate differences that arise are applied directly to Group equity.
Translation differences that arise in the translation of current receivables and liabilities in foreign currency for which payment is planned within the foreseeable future are recognized in profit and loss. Translation differences that arise in the translation of long-term receivables in foreign currency and that constitute net investments in subsidiaries are recognized against shareholders' equity.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Profit/loss after tax for discontinued operations is recognized as a single amount in profit and loss for fiscal year 2011/2012. Net cash flow pertaining to discontinued operations is recognized as a single amount in the Group's cash flow statements. In the note for discontinued operations, net cash flow is specified for operating activities, investment activities and financing activities, respectively.
SEGMENT REPORTING
The division by operating segment is based on the areas of operation monitored by the Board of Directors and Executive Management in the internal reporting. The Group introduced a new organizational structure on May 1, 2013, in which the operations are divided into the following segments: Imaging IT Solutions, Secure Communications, Business Innovation and Other Operations. The division of operating segment is consistent with the operational structure of the Group. Other Operations mainly pertains to activities for financing customer projects and the Parent Company's invoicing for Group-wide services and asset management.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Group's revenues mainly derive from fixed-price projects, sales of products and licenses, and consulting work. Project-based income is recognized based on the project's degree of completion at the balance-sheet date. The degree of completion is calculated as the ratio between the expenses paid at the balance-sheet date and the estimated total expenses. In cases where a loss is expected to occur on an uncompleted project, the entire anticipated loss is applied against earnings for the year. Revenues from sales of products and licenses are recognized as income at the time of delivery unless significant risks or obligations remain after delivery. Product sales that are delivered in project form are recognized as income in accordance with the degree of completion based on the accrued hours. Ongoing consulting services are recognized as income as the work is executed.
PENSIONS AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES
The Sectra Group has defined-contribution pensions only, which means that the Group makes payments to various pension institutions on an ongoing basis. These payments are expensed continuously and constitute the Group's pension costs for the year, which are recognized under "Personnel costs."
Sectra has no other pension obligations and is not responsible for any value changes in the paid-in premiums. This means that Sectra does not bear the risk when pensions are paid, and no pension obligations are recognized as liabilities in the balance sheet.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets are recognized at cost less amortization and impairment losses for all intangible fixed assets excluding goodwill. Goodwill is recognized at cost less impairment losses. Individual assets are measured regularly to identify potential impairment loss. If the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, the differences are charged against earnings for the period on an ongoing basis as they arise. For an asset that does not generate cash flows, the recoverable amount is calculated for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's net-selling price and value in use. Value in use is calculated as the present value of future cash flows for specific assets. The amortization period for intangible assets exceed five years if the asset is expected to generate financial benefits, based on individual assessment, over a period exceeding five years.
CAPITALIZED DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Sectra develops proprietary software and equipment in the fields of medical equipment and secure communications. All research costs are expensed directly, and customer-related development costs are included in project costs, which are expensed at the time of revenue recognition. Internal development costs for standard products are capitalized and recognized as intangible fixed assets to the extent that they are expected to generate financial benefits in the future. Additional requirements for capitalization are that project costs can be reliably estimated, that it is technically possible to complete the project, and that the Group has the necessary resources to complete development. Capitalized project costs include all expenses directly attributable to materials, services and remuneration to employees. Capitalized development costs are subject to straight-line amortization over the period of use per individual asset, although the maximum amortization period is five years. Amortizations of capitalized development costs start when the asset is completed and sold to customer.
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents future economic benefits arising from a business acquisition that are not specifically identified and recognized separately. Refer to Business Combinations for information about how goodwill is determined the first time it is recognized. Goodwill is recognized at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Refer to Note 10 for a description of impairment testing.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Patents
Acquired patent rights are recognized at cost and subject to straight-line amortization over the assets' ten-year estimated period of use.
Trademarks and customer relationships
Trademarks and customer relationships pertain to acquisition-related assets. These rights are recognized at cost and subject to straight-line amortization over the assets' ten-year estimated period of use.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation according to plan is based on the original cost and estimated financial lifetime. The following depreciation periods are applied:
| Buildings | 40 years |
|---|---|
| Office furniture | 10 years |
| Equipment and office machines | 5 years |
| Equipment at customer premises | 3-10 years |
LEASING
Through operational and financial leasing agreements, the company utilizes equipment, premises, computers, cars and items for onward leasing, such as mammography equipment. Since the company only has leasing agreements comprising insignificant amounts, all leasing agreements are classified as operational leasing agreements.
Costs of operational leases are charged against net earnings for the year. These costs are recognized as ongoing operating expenses in profit and loss, and are spread over the entire term of the lease.
BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs are expensed when they are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and are part of the cost of that asset. A qualifying asset is an asset that takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. The Sectra Group had no qualifying assets on the balance sheet date.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are recognized at the lower of historical cost according to the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or net selling price. Estimated obsolescence has thus been taken into account. Costs for internally manufactured semifinished and finished goods consist of direct production costs plus a reasonable surcharge for indirect production costs.
RECEIVABLES
Receivables are recognized at the amount expected to be collected, based upon individual assessment.
TAX RECOGNITIONS
The Group's total tax comprises current tax and deferred tax. Deferred tax pertains to tax on temporary differences and loss carryforwards. Within the Group, deferred tax is calculated on untaxed reserves, loss carryforwards and internal profits. Current tax is calculated as the taxable surplus, including any adjustments for tax paid in previous years. Deferred tax assets pertaining to loss carryforwards are recognized only if it is likely that future profits will arise that will entail lower tax in the future
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments include both assets and liabilities. Securities holdings and other receivables, accounts receivable and cash and cash equivalents are recognized as assets. Financial liabilities include convertible debentures, accounts payable and other financial liabilities.
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial assets are recognized in the balance sheet when the company becomes party to the agreement, and are removed when the agreement expires or the company loses control over the assets. Market-listed shares are measured at market value, and value changes are recognized in profit and loss. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of surplus liquidity are measured on a continuous basis at amortized cost and value changes are recognized in profit and loss. Loan receivables and accounts receivable are recognized at amortized cost. A provision for doubtful receivables is posted when there is proof that the Group will not receive payment in accordance with the original terms of the receivable.
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Financial liabilities are recognized in the balance sheet when the invoice is received or when the company in another manner becomes party to the contractual obligations. A financial liability is derecognized from the balance sheet when the obligation specified is discharged and all liability expires. Loan debts are initially recognized at nominal value after subtracting transaction costs. The liabilities are continuously measured at amortized cost after adjustments for any surplus/deficit, with interest accrued over the term of the loan. Interest expenses are recognized directly in profit and loss. Convertible debentures are recognized as combined financial instruments divided into a liability and an equity portion in so far as the interest paid on the convertible is not adjusted to market terms. If so, the liability portion is recognized at fair value, discounting future cash flows at the market interest rate. The equity portion is calculated as the difference between the nominal value and the fair value of the loan. The interest paid on convertible loans on the balance-sheet date is considered market-based, which is why the convertible loan is recognized in its entirety as a liability.
PROVISIONS
A provision is recognized on the balance sheet when the Group has an existing legal or informal obligation due to a past event and an outflow of economic resources may be required to regulate the obligation and a reliable estimation of the amount can be made.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Derivative instruments in the form of futures contracts are used within the Group to reduce risks associated with changes in exchange rates. There were no currency forwards or derivative instruments within the Sectra Group on the balance-sheet date.
FAIR VALUE
The method for calculating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities is based on three measurement levels. At measurement level one, fair value is calculated based on quoted market prices and instruments traded in an active market. At measurement level two, quoted market prices are not available, but variables for the calculation of fair value are obtained from market quotations. At measurement level three, fair value is calculated based on data that is not available in the market. The Group's financial assets and liabilities mainly belong to measurement levels two and three.
Notes
Note 1 Operating segments
The division of operating segments was determined based on the internal reporting to the Board of Directors and the company's executive management. Information regarding the company's operational segments and geographic areas was used to evaluate sales and earnings in the Group and to allocate the Group's resources among various segments. The identified operational divisions are Imaging IT Solutions, Secure Communications, Business Innovation and Other Operations. Regarding the geographic distribution, the basis for distribution is the customer's billing address.
Imaging IT Solutions develops and sells IT systems, services and medical equipment. The largest product area in the segment is IT solutions for processing and archiving radiology images and patient information. Development is primarily carried out in Sweden, and sales are conducted through Sectra's own sales company and through external distributors.
Secure Communications develops and sells products for secure communications. The segment is divided into two product divisions: Tiger, which offers products for secure voice and data communications, and Crypto, which develops customized systems and products. Development and production occur in Sweden, and sales are conducted through Sectra's sales organization in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Sectra's business lines in Business Innovation develop and sell products and services that contribute to more efficient and better osteoporosis care, IT systems for planning and monitoring orthopaedic surgery and research projects.
Other Operations pertain to Sectra's operations for the financing of customer projects and asset management, and shared functions for administration, Group finances, marketing communication, IT, regulatory affairs and investor relations activities.
| Operations | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging IT Solutions | Secure Communications | Business Innovation | Other Operations1 | Eliminations2 | Total Group3 | ||||||||
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | ||
| Net sales | 802 815 | 709 156 | 82 842 | 99 015 | 20 807 | 17 692 | 93 256 | 68 125 | -145 924 | -77 034 | 853 796 | 816 954 | |
| Depreciation | 28 401 | 31 967 | 1 634 | 805 | 0 | 20 | 15 555 | 13 163 | 0 | 0 | 45 590 | 45 955 | |
| Impairment losses | 3 824 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 148 | 0 | 18 972 | 0 | |
| Operating profit | 178 580 | 103 218 | 940 | 1 430 | -2 575 | -6 996 | -10 869 | -6 044 | -38 004 | -5 742 | 128 072 | 85 866 | |
| Assets | 581 322 | 610 526 | 68 714 | 72 185 | 2 712 | 2 306 | 797 243 | 732 569 | -441 950 | -334 029 1 008 041 1 083 557 | |||
| Liabilities | 487 685 | 534 961 | 60 824 | 64 917 | 4 794 | 4 775 | 237 146 | 113 930 | -394 110 | -300 325 | 396 339 | 418 258 | |
| Investments | 19 955 | 60 760 | 1 403 | 78 | 1 208 | 0 | 34 896 | 15 368 | 0 | 0 | 57 462 | 76 206 |
Geographic areas
| Sweden | UK | Rest of Europe | Netherlands | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Net sales | 261 217 | 264 756 | 139 800 | 105 007 | 153 166 | 144 858 | 87 159 | 66 772 |
| Assets | 652 801 | 701 134 | 164 092 | 108 847 | 55 845 | 79 141 | 43 089 | 61 763 |
| Investments | 17 490 | 8 386 | 38 280 | 63 482 | 1 025 | 1 432 | 499 | 188 |
| US | Rest of World | Total Group 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Net sales | 156 851 | 174 213 | 55 603 | 61 348 | 853 796 | 816 954 |
| Assets | 76 995 | 109 652 | 15 219 | 23 020 1 008 041 1 083 557 | ||
| Investments | 144 | 2 650 | 24 | 68 | 57 462 | 76 206 |
Average number of employees and percentage of women
Note 2 Employees and personnel costs
Canada 3 0 2 0 Denmark 4 1 4 1 Germany 15 4 19 4 Netherlands 29 8 27 7 New Zealand 2 0 2 0 Norway 15 7 13 5 Portugal 9 3 7 3 Spain 2 0 2 0 Sweden 278 78 284 81 Switzerland 0 0 1 0 UK 75 23 72 23 US 81 26 83 26 Group total 523 152 527 152
| Salaries and other remuneration | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Parent Company | ||||||
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | ||||
| Board of Directors | |||||||
| and President | 19 306 | 17 735 | 3 111 | 2 494 | |||
| Other employees | 306 915 | 291 433 | 24 553 | 5 889 | |||
Social costs
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Board and President | ||||
| Social costs | 3 408 | 2 510 | 994 | 778 |
| Pension costs | 1 742 | 1 512 | 393 | 351 |
| Total Board | ||||
| and President | 5 150 | 4 022 | 1 387 | 1 129 |
| Other employees | ||||
| Social costs | 69 784 | 70 687 | 7 313 | 1 990 |
| Pension costs | 17 665 | 17 032 | 1 585 | 529 |
| Total other employees | 87 449 | 87 719 | 8 898 | 2 519 |
The proportion of female Board members, including employee representatives on the Boards of Directors of all Group companies, amounted to 15% (13), and on the Parent Company's Board of Directors to 13% (22). The proportion of women in the Group's management groups, including company presidents, amounted to 26% (24), and in Group management to 40% (33).
1 The reorganization that came into effect on May 1, 2013 meant that the number of employees in the Parent Company increased compared with the preceding year.
| 13/14 | 12/13 | Group | Parent Company | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | of whom, women | Total | of whom, women | 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | ||
| Parent Company1 | Board of Directors | ||||||||
| Sweden | 47 | 25 | 13 | 11 | and President | 19 306 | 17 735 | 3 111 | 2 494 |
| Other employees | 306 915 | 291 433 | 24 553 | 5 889 | |||||
| Group | Total | 326 221 | 309 168 | 27 664 | 8 383 | ||||
| Australia | 10 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
1 For Other Operations, 42.8% (66.0) of sales
pertain to operations for financing customer projects and 57.2% (34.0) to the Parent Company's billing of Group-wide services and asset management. 2 89.0% (100) of the Parent Company's total
sales are attributable to other companies within the Group to which the company belongs. Purchases from Group companies amounted to 24.6% (5.0).
3 Sectra has no customers that individually contribute more than 10% of total net sales. Most of the Group's fixed assets are in Sweden.
Remuneration to the Board, President and other senior executives 2013/2014
| Variable | Other | Pension | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board fee | Basic Salary | remuneration | remuneration | premiums | Total | |
| Carl-Erik Ridderstråle, Board Chairman | 370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 370 |
| Erika Söderberg Johnson | 225 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| Jan-Olof Brüer | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 |
| Anders Persson | 205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 205 |
| Christer Nilsson | 205 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 299 |
| Jakob Svärdström | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 |
| Total remuneration to the Board | 1 375 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 1 469 |
| President/CEO Torbjörn Kronander | 0 | 1 736 | 0 | 0 | 393 | 2 129 |
| Other senior executives (9 persons) | 0 | 6 285 | 695 | 0 | 1 130 | 8 110 |
| Total remuneration to the President and other senior executives | 0 | 8 021 | 695 | 0 | 1 523 | 10 239 |
| Total | 1 375 | 8 021 | 695 | 94 | 1 523 | 11 708 |
Preparation and decision-making process
The Board fee was decided at the Annual General Meeting in accordance with the proposal of the Nomination Committee. Guidelines for remuneration to the President and other senior executives are determined at the Annual General Meeting. Remuneration to the President/CEO was considered by the Remuneration Committee and decided by the Board of directors. The President/CEO considered and decided on the remuneration to the other senior executives.
Remuneration to the Board of Directors
Fees are paid to the Board Chairman and other external members in accordance with the decision of the Annual General Meeting. Internal Board members are not paid a fee. SEK 185,000 was paid in fees to external Board members in 2013/2014 and SEK 370,000 to the Chairman. For Audit Committee work, SEK 20,000 was paid to external Board members and SEK 40,000 to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. No separate fee is paid for Remuneration Committee work. Other remuneration pertains to consultant services for assignments in which a Board member has special competence.
Remuneration to the President and other senior executives
Remuneration to the President/CEO and other senior executives is based on market terms and comprises basic salary, variable salary, other benefits and pension. The fixed salary is determined taking into account competence, areas of responsibility and performance. The variable salary is performancebased and maximized to a percentage of the fixed annual salary, which is a maximum of 50%. "Other senior executives" refers to the nine individuals who, together with the President/CEO, comprised Group management during the fiscal year.
Terms of notice and severance pay
The company must give the President/CEO 18 months' notice of termination. The President/CEO must give the company six months' notice of resignation. The notice periods for other senior executives range from three to 12 months on the part of the company, and from three to six months on the part of the executives. There are no special agreements regarding severance pay.
Pension
The retirement age for the President and other senior executives is 65 years. Pension benefits for the President and other senior executives are paid within the framework of the pension plan that applies to all employees, and which comprises defined-contribution and vested pension.
Share-based remuneration
Convertibles and stock option programs enable employees and external board members to acquire shares in the company. The fair value of the allocated convertibles and options is recognized as a personnel cost with a corresponding increase in shareholders' equity. The fair value is calculated on the allocation date and is allocated over the vesting period. The fair value of the allocated convertibles and options is calculated according to the Black & Scholes model and consideration is given to the terms and conditions that applied on the allocation date. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of vested convertibles and options.
During the fiscal year, share-based remuneration was expensed in an amount of SEK 1,819 thousand (1,479), of which SEK 479 thousand (343) pertained to senior executives, including the President/CEO.
Issued incentive programs
| Convertible programs | 2010/2014 | 2011/2015 | 2011/2016 | 2012/2016 | 2012/2017 | 2013/2016 | 2013/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of underlying Class B shares | 176 052 | 221 430 | 50 933 | 116 177 | 39 719 | 180 761 | 43 969 |
| Conversion rate, SEK | 34.60 | 40.50 | 43.20 | 58.30 | 62.20 | 74.60 | 79.60 |
| Exercise period | May 26-30, 2014 May 25-29, 2015 May 23-27, 2016 May 23-27, 2016 May 22-26, 2017 | Nov. 7-10, 2016 | Nov. 6-9, 2017 | ||||
| Time to expiration | Oct. 30, 2010 – June 15, 2014 |
Oct. 28, 2011 – June 15, 2015 |
Oct. 28, 2011 – June 15, 2016 |
Nov. 1, 2012 – June 15, 2016 |
Nov. 1, 2012 – June 15, 2017 |
Nov. 1, 2013 – Nov 30, 2016 |
Nov. 1, 2013 – Nov 30, 2017 |
| Interest rate during time to expiration | Stibor +2.25% | Stibor +2.25% | Stibor +2.25% | Stibor +2.25% | Stibor +2.25% | Stibor +2.25% | Stibor +2.25% |
| Dilution upon full conversion, capital | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Employee stock option programs | 2011/2014 | 2012/2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of underlying Class B shares | 100 000 | 100 000 |
| Exercise price, SEK | 40.50 | 46.70 |
| Exercise period | Oct. 13-17, 2014 Nov. 16-22, 2015 | |
| Number of options exercised at April 30, 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilution at full exercise, capital | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Concluded | Increase due | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of convertibles/options | May 1, 2013 | programs | New programs | to restated price | April 30, 2014 | |
| Convertibles | 556 768 | 0 | 224 730 | 47 542 | 829 040 | |
| Options | 300 000 | -100 000 | 0 | 0 | 200 000 | |
| Total | 856 768 | -100 000 | 224 730 | 47 542 | 1 029 040 |
Recalculation occurred as a result of the redemption program. Refer also to page 37 of the Administration Report.
Note 3 Fees to auditors
| Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 |
| 1 112 | 1 216 | 384 | 295 |
| 878 | 711 | 196 | 230 |
| 236 | 196 | 59 | 23 |
| 167 | 144 | 60 | 55 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 433 | 2 310 | 699 | 603 |
| Group |
Audit assignments involve examination of the annual report and consolidated financial statements, accounting records and the administration of the Board of Directors and the President and other tasks performed by the company's auditor including audit consultancy. The fee for audit assignments includes the statutory revision performed in each country. Audit business in addition to the audit assignment pertains to quality-assurance services.
Note 4 Costs for operational leases
Annual leasing fees paid for operational leases totaled SEK 22,306 thousand (19,327). Agreed future leasing fees for operational leases are payable as shown below:
| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 15/16 | 16/17 | 17/18 | |
| Rent | 17 895 | 15 722 | 15 867 | 14 715 |
| Cars | 3 140 | 1 611 | 376 | 10 |
| Other | 152 | 65 | 57 | 36 |
Note 5 Income from participations in Group companies
Total 21 187 17 398 16 300 14 761
| Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | ||
| Group contributions | 150 200 | 66 300 | |
| Sales of shares in subsidiaries | 3 981 | ||
| Total | 0 154 181 66 300 |
Note 6 Interest income and similar profit items
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Other interest income | 9 038 | 7 899 | 7 622 | 8 237 |
| Interest income from Group companies |
0 | 0 | 3 490 | 4 292 |
| Dividend | 239 | 26 | 37 | 26 |
| Revaluation, securities | 0 | 910 | 0 | 910 |
| Capital gain, shares | 391 | 0 | 391 | 0 |
| Exchange difference, net | 5 110 | 0 | 1 579 | 0 |
| Total | 14 778 | 8 835 | 13 119 | 13 465 |
Monetary assets and liabilities are recognized at the closing day rate in profit and loss.
Note 7 Interest expenses and similar expense items
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Interest expenses | 1 386 | 1 251 | 1 346 | 1 073 |
| Interest expenses from Group | ||||
| companies | 0 | 0 | 162 | 181 |
| Other financial expenses | 0 | 2 236 | 0 | 0 |
| Impairment of loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 916 |
| Exchange difference, net | 0 | 4 660 | 0 | 3 428 |
| Total | 1 386 | 8 147 | 1 508 | 5 598 |
Monetary assets and liabilities are recognized at the closing day rate in profit and loss.
Note 8 Appropriations
| Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | ||
| Change in accrual fund | -19 000 | -2 121 | |
| Change in excess depreciation | 54 | 146 | |
| Total | -18 946 | -1 975 |
Note 9 Tax on net profit for the year
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Tax expenses | ||||
| Current tax | -42 777 | -25 467 | -28 944 | -16 124 |
| Deferred tax | 5 171 | 1 159 | -308 | 0 |
| Total tax expense | -37 606 | -24 308 | -29 252 | -16 124 |
Relationship between Group tax and recognized tax per applicable tax rate
| Tax on net profit for the year | -37 606 | -24 308 | -29 252 | -16 124 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effect of unutilized loss carryforwards |
897 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Effect of tax in foreign subsidiaries | -4 365 | 147 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in temporary differences | -743 | -3 869 | 0 | -26 |
| Tax effect of nontaxable income | 2 331 | 49 | 0 | 46 |
| Tax effect of nondeductible expenses |
-3 287 | -1 070 | -487 | -333 |
| Tax effect due to new tax rate | 0 | 3 304 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjustment of tax for previous years |
-1 317 | -105 | -555 | 0 |
| Tax per applicable tax rate for the Parent Company (22.0%) |
-31 122 | -22 764 | -28 210 | -15 811 |
| Earnings before tax | 141 464 | 86 554 | 128 228 | 60 116 |
Deferred tax liability
| Net deferred tax liability | 37 639 | 27 067 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax receivable on unuti lized loss carryforwards (nettable) |
0 | -1 455 | |
| Deferred tax liability on surplus values |
3 533 | 3 650 | |
| Deferred tax liability on current assets |
4 860 | 0 | |
| Deferred tax liability on untaxed reserves |
29 246 | 24 872 | |
Deferred tax assets
| Total deferred tax assets | 19 920 | 5 593 | 0 | 1 739 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lized loss carryforwards | - | - | 0 | 1 739 |
| Deferred tax receivable on unuti | ||||
| Deferred tax receivable on provisions |
1 320 | 0 | ||
| Deferred tax receivable on current liabilities |
406 | 0 | ||
| Deferred tax receivable on current assets |
18 194 | 5 593 |
Unutilized loss carryforwards pertain to foreign companies in the Group and on April 30, 2014, amounted to SEK 2,898 thousand (6,977), which corresponds to a tax value of SEK 869 thousand (2,015). There is no time limit for utilization of the foreign loss carryforwards. Unutilized loss carryforwards are not recognized for foreign companies in the Group due to the current market situation in Europe, which has led to a lower earnings trend. In the preceding year, the Group's deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets were
restated at the tax rate of 22.0%. Refer also to Note 21.
Note 10 Intangible assets
| Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalized | Customer | |||||
| development1 | Goodwill2 | Patents | relations3 | Brand4 | Total | |
| Historical cost at start of year | 88 789 | 0 | 4 188 | 23 822 | 4 762 | 121 561 |
| Translation differences | 219 | -4 734 | -82 | -1 940 | -302 | -6 839 |
| Investments for the year | 12 142 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 142 |
| Investments from acquisitions | 0 | 50 872 | 0 | 16 804 | 3 348 | 71 024 |
| Cumulative historical cost at April 30, 2013 | 101 150 | 46 138 | 4 106 | 38 686 | 7 808 | 197 888 |
| Opening amortization | 32 894 | 0 | 3 615 | 14 506 | 4 762 | 55 777 |
| Translation differences | -19 | 0 | -32 | -231 | 0 | -282 |
| Amortization for the year | 15 763 | 0 | 138 | 3 055 | 280 | 19 236 |
| Cumulative amortization at April 30, 2013 | 48 638 | 0 | 3 721 | 17 330 | 5 042 | 74 731 |
| Closing residual value at April 30, 2013 | 52 512 | 46 138 | 385 | 21 356 | 2 766 | 123 157 |
| Historical cost at start of year | 101 150 | 46 138 | 4 106 | 38 686 | 7 808 | 197 888 |
| Translation differences | -177 | 4 018 | 239 | 1 604 | -47 | 5 637 |
| Investments for the year | 16 839 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 839 |
| Impairment for the year5 | -4 108 | -9 917 | -3 345 | -10 035 | 0 | -27 405 |
| Cumulative historical cost at April 30, 20146 | 113 704 | 40 239 | 1 000 | 30 255 | 7 761 | 192 959 |
| Opening amortization | 48 638 | 0 | 3 721 | 17 330 | 5 042 | 74 731 |
| Translation differences | -163 | 0 | -1 027 | 1 565 | 25 | 400 |
| Amortization for the year | 17 961 | 0 | 337 | 2 782 | 322 | 21 402 |
| Reversal of amortization on impaired assets5 | -308 | 0 | -2 031 | -6 094 | 0 | -8 433 |
| Cumulative amortization at April 30, 2014 | 66 128 | 0 | 1 000 | 15 583 | 5 389 | 88 100 |
| Closing residual value at April 30, 2014 | 47 576 | 40 239 | 0 | 14 672 | 2 372 | 104 859 |
1 Capitalized development pertains to internally generated intangible assets comprising proprietary software and equipment for medical imaging and secure communications. The remaining amortization period on larger projects is one-to-three years. The largest remaining project concerns the development of IT systems in Imaging IT Solutions.
2 Goodwill is attributable to acquisition of Burnbank, see Note 13.
3 Customer relations are attributable to Imaging IT Solutions segment and pertain to acquired assets from Sectra Sverige AB (formerly Radisoft AB), Sectra imaXperts BV and Burnbank Systems Ltd.
4 Brand pertains to acquired assets from Sectra Sverige AB and Burnbank Systems Ltd
5 Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of Burnbank Systems Ltd in the UK was impaired by SEK 9.9 million. Costs for capitalized development projects in the Imaging IT Solutions segment were impaired SEK 4.1 million (net 3.8). For other intangible assets, cost was impaired SEK 13.4 million (net 5.3).
6 Of costs at April 30, 2014, 20.5% (18.4) pertains to ongoing development projects and 79.5% (81.6) to completed projects.
Testing of intangible assets for impairment requirements
An impairment test is performed on intangible fixed assets if there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, and on ongoing development projects and goodwill at least once annually. Impairment testing is based on future value-in-use calculations. The value of the Group's intangible fixed assets is based on the value-in-use of the cash-generating development projects and acquired companies. The value-in-use is based on the cash flows that the assets are expected to generate.
The future cash flows used when calculating each unit's value-in-use is based on a detailed review of each development project. Future cash flows for goodwill are based on expected synergy effects in terms of the growth potential for sales in the UK market for Imaging IT Solutions. The present value of the forecast future cash flows for all development projects was estimated using a pre-tax rate of 15-20% (10). A pre-tax rate of 12% (10) was used when calculating cash flows associated with goodwill. The discount rate is based on a market determination of average cost of capital, taking into account the assessed risk level of the units' cash flows. Changes to the discount rate compared with previous years are due to a larger number of projects and increased risk per region. The forecast period when calculating value-in-use is determined by the asset's useful life of between five to seven years and assumed growth of 12-15% (12) over the forecast period. The forecast period in connection with the calculation of goodwill has been set at five years. The growth rate assessment is based on market trends and growth goals in the business areas.
Other assumptions regarding required returns:
| Market risk premium: | 5% |
|---|---|
Risk-free interest: Ten-year treasury bill or an equivalent financial investment with the lowest possible risk Beta value: The beta value is calculated at one
Interest expenses: Sectra's assessed cost for borrowing Tax rate: Tax rate in Sweden
Circumstances that led to impairment and sensitivity analysis Impairment of intangible assets
Changed local product strategies in Imaging IT Solutions led to an impairment of SEK 3.8 million in capitalized development costs, and of SEK 5.3 million. Other impairment tests per development project and other intangible assets were performed with such a margin that Executive Management deems any reasonable and possible changes in individual variables will not cause the value-in-use to fall below the carrying amount. According to the analysis, a decline in the forecast cash flows of at least 30% per development project would not provide any indication of impairment.
Impairment of goodwill
Due to organizational changes, which led to lower than expected synergy effects in the Sectra Group, goodwill associated with acquisition of the Burnbank companies was impaired by SEK 9.9 million. Following impairment of goodwill, executive management does not consider any further need for impairment to exist at present. Should there be any future changes in individual variables, the value-in-use may fall below the carrying amount which could lead to additional impairment. A decrease of 1% in cash flow would result in additional impairment of SEK 700 thousand.
Calculation of recoverable amount
The recoverable amount comprises value-in-use, meaning the present value of the future cash flows that the intangible assets are expected to generate. All assumptions described above have been approved by the Board.
Parent Company
At April 30, 2014, the Parent Company held intangible assets related to capitalized development projects in Business Innovation amounting to SEK 1.2 million.
Note 11 Tangible assets
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 | April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 | |
| Historical cost at start of year | 175 445 | 150 366 | 11 073 | 11 016 |
| Translation differences | 7 967 | -5 431 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments for the year | 40 623 | 17 280 | 1 079 | 57 |
| Sales/disposals for the year | -6 985 | -496 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments at time of acquisition | 0 | 13 726 | 0 | 0 |
| Cumulative historical cost at year-end | 217 050 | 175 445 | 12 152 | 11 073 |
| Depreciation at start of year | 126 775 | 96 719 | 10 835 | 10 669 |
| Translation differences | 3 656 | -2 527 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation for the year | 24 188 | 26 719 | 392 | 166 |
| Sales/disposals for the year | -6 063 | -214 | 0 | 0 |
| Opening depreciation at time of acquisition | 0 | 6 078 | 0 | 0 |
| Cumulative depreciation at year-end | 148 556 | 126 775 | 11 227 | 10 835 |
| Residual value according to plan | 68 494 | 48 670 | 925 | 238 |
| Total carrying amount | 68 494 | 48 670 | 925 | 238 |
Note 12 Participations in Group companies
| April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of | |||||||
| Corp. Reg. No. | Reg. office | No. of shares | capital, % | Nominal value | Carrying amount | Carrying amount | |
| Parent Company: | |||||||
| Sectra Imaging IT Solutions AB | 556250-8241 | Linköping, SE | 300 000 | 100% | 3 000 | 2 883 | 2 883 |
| Sectra Communications AB | 556291-3300 | Linköping, SE | 3 000 000 | 100% | 3 000 | 3 000 | 3 000 |
| Sectra Wireless Technologies AB2 | 556570-9325 | Linköping, SE | 3 000 000 | 100% | 3 000 | - | 8 000 |
| Sectra Secure Transmission AB | 556247-1283 | Linköping, SE | 100 000 | 100% | 100 | 95 | 95 |
| Ebberöd Capital, Inc. | 20-8912327 | Shelton, US | 1 000 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ebberöd Capital Ltd | 6707408 | Milton Keynes, UK | 1 000 | 100% | GBP 0.001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total carrying amount | 5 978 | 13 978 | |||||
| Sectra Imaging IT Solutions AB: | |||||||
| Sectra Sverige AB | 556483-9479 | Linköping, SE | 40 350 | 100% | 100 | 21 016 | 21 016 |
| Paxlink AB | 556572-3292 | Linköping, SE | 1 000 | 100% | 100 | 811 | 811 |
| Sectra Norge AS | 975 353 265 | Oslo, NO | 5 000 | 100% | NOK 500 | 283 | 283 |
| Sectra North America, Inc. | 06-1473851 | Shelton, US | 500 | 100% | USD 50 | 384 | 384 |
| Sectra Medical Systems GmbH | HR B 8546 | Cologne, DE | 500 | 100% | EUR 26 | 219 | 219 |
| Sectra A/S | 26121361 | Herlev, DK | 5 000 | 100% | DKK 100 | 639 | 639 |
| Sectra Ltd | 4571654 | Milton Keynes, UK | 1 | 100% | GBP 0.001 | 0 | 0 |
| Sectra Pty Ltd | 105 376 190 | Sydney, AU | 1 | 100% | AUD 0.1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sectra New Zealand Ltd | 1539744 | Auckland, NZ | 1 | 100% | NZD 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sectra Medical Systems SL | B84352749 | Madrid, ES | 500 | 100% | EUR 253 | 2 290 | 2 290 |
| Sectra imaXperts BV | 39069257 | Almere, NL | 500 | 100% | EUR 22.5 | 4 664 | 4 664 |
| Burnbank Systems Ltd1 | 05968184 | Ipswich, UK | 1 000 | 100% | GBP 6 930 | 61 836 | 78 016 |
| Burnbank Dataconnect Ltd | 02860002 | Ipswich, UK | 1 450 | 100% | GBP 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burnbank Healthsystem Ltd | 06502661 | Ipswich, UK | 2 | 100% | GBP 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total carrying amount | 92 143 | 108 323 | |||||
| Sectra Communications AB: | |||||||
| Sectra Secure Solutions AB2 | 556570-9325 | Linköping, SE | 3 000 000 | 100% | 6 981 | 6 981 | - |
| Sectra Communications Ltd | 4884887 | London, UK | 1 | 100% | GBP 0.001 | 0 | 0 |
| Sectra Communications BV | 27264295 | The Hague, NL | 1 800 | 100% | EUR 18 | 164 | 164 |
| Total carrying amount | 7 145 | 164 |
1 Burnbank Systems Limited and Burnbank Dataconnect Limited are exempt from the requirement to
have a statutory audit completed on their financial statements under section 479A of the Companies Act 2006 under UK law.
2 Sectra Wireless Technologies AB has changed its name to Sectra Secure Solutions AB.
Note 13 Acquisitions and discontinued operations
On June 6, 2012, the Group acquired 100% of the shares in Burnbank System Limited, which provides IT services for the healthcare sector in the UK. The acquisition was part of Sectra's efforts to expand the company's medical systems operation into the UK market. The transaction encompassed three companies: Burnbank Systems Limited, Burnbank Healthsystems Limited and Burnbank Dataconnect Limited. The operations were consolidated into the Sectra Group from the date of acquisition since Sectra obtained controlling influence over the acquired entities. For the 2013/2014 fiscal year, the acquired operations are included in the Sectra Group's reporting with sales of SEK 36.0 million (27.9) and an operating profit of SEK 4.4 million (6.4).
The total consideration transferred at the date of acquisition amounted to SEK 77.3 million, of which SEK 55.0 million pertained to the cash consideration and SEK 22.3 million to contingent consideration, which were recognized as a provision in the Group. In 2013/2014, a new additionalconsideration agreement was concluded with the seller, entailing that SEK 6.1 million has been paid and the remaining portion of the provision totaling SEK 16.2 million has been reversed and recognized as other income in the Group at April 30, 2014.
Acquired net assets and goodwill, April 30, 2013
| Carrying amount of the acquired company |
Carrying amount of the acquired |
|
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | company | |
| Customer relations | 0 | 16.8 |
| Brand | 0 | 3.3 |
| Tangible assets | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Current receivables | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Deferred tax | 0 | -4.4 |
| Current liabilities | -13.3 | -13.3 |
| Total acquired net assets | 10.7 | 26.4 |
| Fair value of consideration transferred | 77.3 | |
| Goodwill1 | 50.9 | |
| Net outflow of cash and cash equivalents arising from the acquisition 2 |
| Total | 46.8 |
|---|---|
| acquisition at the date of acquisition | |
| Cash and cash equivalents in the | -8.2 |
| Cash consideration transferred | 55.0 |
1 The negative change in the Goodwill item of SEK 26.9 million from the date of acquisition until April 30, 2013 pertained to allocation of the consideration in a negative amount of SEK 15.7 million and restatement of the contingent additional consideration to a negative amount of SEK 11.2 million. The contingent consideration was restated due to new information about the fair value on the date of acquisition. The change in the Goodwill item in the balance sheet since April 30, 2013 totaled SEK 5.9 million, of which a negative amount of SEK 9.9 million pertained to impairment of goodwill and SEK 4.0 million to changed exchange rates.
2 Excluding acquisition-related expenses of SEK 0.7 million which were recognized as external costs in the Group 2012/2013.
Goodwill that arose in conjunction with the acquisition is attributable to expected growth opportunities for sales in the UK market for Imaging IT Solutions and to the experience and competence of the employees.
Discontinued operations, April 30, 2012
In the 2011/2012 fiscal year, Sectra divested the company's mammography operation to Royal Philips Electronics. On a debt-free basis, the cash consideration amounted to EUR 57.5 million, including the sale of assets attributable to discontinuation of the MicroDose operation. The agreement includes an additional consideration of EUR 12.5 million, which will fall due in five years should specially agreed terms be met. During the 2011/2012 fiscal year, excluding a possible additional consideration, the transaction generated a capital gain of SEK 322.6 million after tax for Sectra, based on carrying amounts.
Not 14 Long-term receivables in Group companies
| Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 | |||
| Historical cost | 88 337 | 135 577 | ||
| New receivables | 81 662 | 596 | ||
| Amortized loans | -25 741 | -44 078 | ||
| Exchange-rate difference | 1 727 | -2 842 | ||
| Impairment of loans | 0 | -916 | ||
| Total | 145 985 | 88 337 |
Note 15 Long-term investments
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
|
| Other shares and participations | 1 766 | 4 204 | 0 | 2 438 |
| Total | 1 766 | 4 204 | 0 | 2 438 |
Securities holdings with maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term.
See Note 29 for valuation of securities holdings.
The investments held as fixed assets item includes participations in Commit OY, Finland, in which the Group's holding represents 13% of the capital and votes.
Note 16 Inventories
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, | April 30, | April 30, | April 30, | ||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||
| Component stocks | 10 472 | 9 885 | 0 | 0 | |
| Finished products | 1 211 | 1 800 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total carrying amount | 11 683 | 11 685 | 0 | 0 |
An impairment loss amounting to SEK 703 thousand (848) was recognized in profit and loss for 2013/2014.
Equipment and components mainly used for development were reclassified as inventories or expensed in profit and loss, depending on the estimated lifetime of the stock items in question. Of the total inventory value, 0 is measured at fair value after selling expenses. Accordingly, the entire inventory is valued at historical cost since this value is lower than fair value less selling expenses.
Note 17 Accounts receivable
| Accounts receivable per currency | Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
||
| SEK | 22 928 | 30 077 | 730 | 0 | |
| USD | 31 217 | 38 118 | 0 | 0 | |
| EUR | 68 382 | 72 779 | 0 | 0 | |
| GBP | 41 207 | 21 786 | 0 | 0 | |
| Other currencies | 24 085 | 26 215 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 187 819 188 975 | 730 | 0 |
Change for the year in the reserve for doubtful accounts receivable
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
|
| Opening balance | 9 027 | 9 729 | 0 | 0 |
| Realized losses | 0 | -185 | 0 | 0 |
| Reversal of unutilized amounts | -2 932 | -3 269 | 0 | 0 |
| Reserve for doubtful accounts receivable |
9 496 | 2 973 | 100 | 0 |
| Exchange-rate effect | 137 | -221 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 728 | 9 027 | 100 | 0 |
See Note 30 for an age analysis
Note 18 Prepaid expenses and accrued income
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
|
| Prepaid rent | 3 161 | 2 699 | 1 314 | 1 332 |
| Accrued interest income | 4 093 | 701 | 4 077 | 685 |
| Prepaid support agreements | 2 689 | 2 012 | 795 | 122 |
| Other items | -3 156 | 17 225 | 1 182 | 547 |
| Recognized non-invoiced income | 151 342 124 124 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 158 129 146 761 | 7 368 | 2 686 |
Note 19 Cash and cash equivalents
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
||
| Bank balances | 360 092 | 461 391 | 254 163 | 349 812 | |
| Short-term securities | 81 853 | 74 900 | 81 853 | 74 900 | |
| Total | 441 945 | 536 291 | 336 016 | 424 712 |
Short-term securities recognized under cash and cash equivalents refer to bank deposits and commercial paper that can be considered as equivalent to cash and cash equivalents and have maturities within 90 days.
| Bank overdraft facilities | Group | Parent Company | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, April 30, 2014 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
||
| Credit limit granted | 15 000 | 15 000 | 15 000 | 15 000 |
| Unutilized portion | -15 000 | -15 000 | -15 000 | -15 000 |
| Utilized credit amount | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note 20 Untaxed reserves
| Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
||
| Tax allocation reserves: | |||
| Allocated to taxes 09 | - | 24 000 | |
| Allocated to taxes 10 | 26 900 | 26 900 | |
| Allocated to taxes 11 | 10 700 | 10 700 | |
| Allocated to taxes 13 | 29 950 | 29 950 | |
| Allocated to taxes 14 | 20 425 | 20 425 | |
| Allocated to tax year 2014 | 43 000 | - | |
| Excess depreciation | 137 | 191 | |
| Total | 131 112 | 112 166 | |
Of the total untaxed reserves, SEK 28,844 thousand (24,676) is recognized as deferred Group tax.
Note 21 Appropriations
| Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes | Guarantee commitments and other provisions |
Contingent consideration |
Total | |||
| Carrying amount, May 1, 2012 | 27 872 | 594 | 0 | 28 466 | ||
| Effect of change in tax rate | -4 577 | - | - | -4 577 | ||
| Provisions made in the period | 8 586 | 0 | 22 319 | 30 905 | ||
| Reclassification to short-term liabilities |
0 | 0 | -5 060 | -5 060 | ||
| Amount appropriated | -4 814 | -278 | 0 | -5 092 | ||
| Carrying amount, April 30, 2013 | 27 067 | 316 | 17 259 | 44 642 | ||
| of which, total long-term portion of provisions |
21 387 | 0 | 17 259 | 38 646 | ||
| of which, total short-term portion of provisions |
5 680 | 316 | 0 | 5 996 | ||
| Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes | Guarantee commitments and other provisions |
Contingent consideration1 |
Total | |||
| Carrying amount, May 1, 2013 | 27 067 | 316 | 17 259 | 44 642 | ||
| Provisions made in the period | 27 677 | 6 000 | 0 | 33 677 | ||
| Reversal of provisions | 0 | 0 | -16 180 | -16 180 | ||
| Amount appropriated | -17 105 | -316 | -1 079 | -18 500 | ||
| Carrying amount, April 30, 2014 | 37 639 | 6 000 | 0 | 43 639 | ||
| of which, total long-term portion of provisions |
31 366 | 6 000 | 0 | 37 366 | ||
| of which, total short-term portion of provisions |
6 273 | 0 | 0 | 6 273 |
The carrying amount at the end of the period is expected to be settled within six years for taxes, within one year for guarantee commitments and within three years for other provisions. 1 See Note 13.
Note 22 Other long-term liabilities
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
|
| Convertible debentures 10/14 | 0 | 6 091 | 0 | 6 091 |
| Convertible debentures 11/15 | 8 968 | 8 968 | 8 968 | 8 968 |
| Convertible debentures 11/16 | 2 201 | 2 201 | 2 201 | 2 201 |
| Convertible debentures 12/16 | 6 773 | 6 773 | 6 773 | 6 773 |
| Convertible debentures 12/17 | 2 471 | 2 471 | 2 471 | 2 471 |
| Convertible debentures 13/16 | 13 484 | 0 | 13 484 | 0 |
| Convertible debentures 13/17 | 3 500 | 0 | 3 500 | 0 |
| Total | 37 397 | 26 504 | 37 397 | 26 504 |
During the year, two new convertible programs were issued, comprising a total of 224,730 convertibles. The assessment of whether the interest rate for convertibles is marketbased, is based on Sectra's current costs for borrowing. Refer to Note 29 for information concerning maturities and terms of interest, and Note 2 for more information about the convertible programs.
Note 23 Other current liabilities
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
||
| Convertible debentures 10/14 reclassification from long-term liabilities |
6 091 | - | 6 091 | - | |
| Value-added tax | 8 171 | 16 422 | 0 | 0 | |
| Employee withholding taxes | 6 226 | 7 977 | 687 | 303 | |
| Other liabilities | 8 153 | 15 575 | 382 | 17 | |
| Total | 28 641 | 39 974 | 7 160 | 320 |
Conditions
For information about the terms for the convertible subordinated loans, see Note 2 Salaries and other remuneration and the Sectra Share on page 37 of the Administration Report.
Note 24 Accrued expenses and deferred income
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
|
| Accrued social security | 21 088 | 22 777 | 2 903 | 1 353 |
| Accrued vacation pay | 34 603 | 31 391 | 5 123 | 2 286 |
| Prepaid support agreements | 63 328 | 52 512 | 0 | 0 |
| Accrued accounts payable | 10 582 | 28 135 | 4 158 | 1 493 |
| Invoiced non-recognized income | 17 515 | 62 657 | 0 | 0 |
| Other items | 98 086 | 54 740 | 1 910 | 224 |
| Total | 245 202 252 212 | 14 094 | 5 356 |
Note 25 Pledged assets and contingent liabilities
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
April 30, 2014 |
April 30, 2013 |
|
| Chattel mortgages | 36 250 | 36 250 | 11 000 | 11 000 |
| Total pledged assets | 36 250 | 36 250 | 11 000 | |
| Guarantees on behalf of | ||||
| Group companies | 0 0 |
248 525 283 943 | ||
| Total contingent liabilities | 0 | 0 248 525 283 943 |
Note 26 Cash flow
Adjustment for non-cash items
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/13 | 13/14 | 12/13 | |
| Depreciation/amortization | 64 562 | 45 956 | 392 | 166 |
| Exchange-rate difference | 3 019 | 942 | 2 624 | -3 687 |
| Reversal of contingent | ||||
| consideration | -16 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other provisions | 6 000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based payments | 1 819 | 1 479 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 980 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 64 200 | 48 377 | 3 016 | -3 521 |
Note 27 Related parties
The Group's related parties comprise Group management and the Board of Directors, as well as other key persons in senior positions. The Group has no transactions with related parties, apart from what is stated in Note 2.
Note 28 Important estimates and judgments
At year-end, certain judgments are made in regard to the application of accounting policies that affect the values reported on the reporting date. These estimates for reporting purposes may deviate from the actual outcome. The following estimates may involve a risk of changes in the values reported.
Impairment requirements relating to intangible assets including goodwill are assessed on an ongoing basis, based on the calculated recoverable amount per cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount is based on the unit's value in use, which consists of calculated future cash flows during its useful life. The calculations are based on budgeted long-term targets and anticipated growth. Group synergy effects were taken into consideration when calculating cash flow associated with goodwill. The present value of the forecast future cash flows for all development projects has been calculated using a discount rate of 15-20%.
A discount rate of 12% has been used when calculating cash flows associated with goodwill. The growth rate assessment has been set in line with market trends and growth goals in the business areas.
The useful life of intangible assets excluding goodwill is based on the average life of the asset. Amortizations of intangible assets are based on the assumed useful life per asset, which can have major significance for the Group's results and financial position.
Obligations for guarantees arise upon the delivery of a system that normally involves a guarantee period of 12 months. Assessment of future guarantee costs is based on individual projects and prior experience. Deviations between the actual guarantee cost and the provisions occur for individual projects, but at Group level these deviations are limited
Note 29 Financial assets and liabilities
| Account | Financial | Non-financial | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| receivable and | assets available | Other financial | Total carrying | assets and | Total | ||
| Group April 30, 2014 | loan receivables | for sale | assets and liabilities | amount | Fair value | liabilities | balance sheet |
| Investments held as fixed assets | 0 | 1 766 | 0 | 1 766 | 1 766 | 0 | 1 766 |
| Accounts receivable | 187 819 | 0 | 0 | 187 819 | 187 819 | 0 | 187 819 |
| Other short-term receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 724 | 6 724 |
| Cash and bank balances | 0 | 0 | 441 945 | 441 945 | 441 945 | 0 | 441 945 |
| Total financial assets | 187 819 | 1 766 | 441 945 | 631 530 | 631 530 | 6 724 | 638 254 |
| Long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 37 397 | 37 397 | 37 397 | 0 | 37 397 |
| Other current liabilities | 0 | 0 | 6 091 | 6 091 | 6 091 | 22 549 | 28 640 |
| Accounts payable | 0 | 0 | 24 014 | 24 014 | 24 014 | 0 | 24 014 |
| Total financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 67 502 | 67 502 | 67 502 | 22 549 | 90 051 |
| Account | Financial | Non-financial | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| receivable and | assets available | Other financial | Total carrying | assets and | Total | ||
| Group April 30, 2013 | loan receivables | for sale | assets and liabilities | amount | Fair value | liabilities | balance sheet |
| Investments held as fixed assets | 0 | 4 204 | 0 | 4 204 | 4 204 | 0 | 4 204 |
| Accounts receivable | 188 975 | 0 | 0 | 188 975 | 188 975 | 0 | 188 975 |
| Other short-term receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 735 | 7 735 |
| Cash and bank balances | 0 | 0 | 536 291 | 536 291 | 536 291 | 0 | 536 291 |
| Total financial assets | 188 975 | 4 204 | 536 291 | 729 470 | 729 470 | 7 735 | 737 205 |
| Long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 43 762 | 43 762 | 43 762 | 0 | 43 762 |
| Other current liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 974 | 39 974 |
| Accounts payable | 0 | 0 | 37 559 | 37 559 | 37 559 | 0 | 37 559 |
| Total financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 81 321 | 81 321 | 81 321 | 39 974 | 121 295 |
Revaluation of accounts receivable recognized in profit and loss amounted to SEK 8,961 thousand (2,973). No gains or losses were recognized in any of the other categories.
For cash and cash equivalents and other receivables and liabilities with shorter lifetimes, the carrying amount is considered to correspond to the fair value. In the case of receivables or liabilities with a lifetime exceeding one year, the carrying amount has been discounted and corresponds to fair value.
Long-term financial liabilities pertain to convertible debentures and the time to expiration is one to four years. Other financial liabilities have a time to expiration of less than one year.
Calculation of fair value
The following methods were used to determine fair value:
Securities holdings that are available for sale belong to Level 2, meaning that the calculation of fair value is based on market quotations or the calculation of future cash flows for which variables are obtained from market quotations whenever possible.
The holding that can be sold amounts to SEK 1,766 thousand (4,204). Contingent consideration recognized in other financial liabilities at April 30, 2013 belongs to Level 3, which means that the calculation of fair value is based on unobservable inputs. The calculation was based on the likelihood that set goals would be achieved.
Not 30 Risks, risk management and sensitivity analysis
Risks related to operations
Sectra's risks related to operations are limited. As a general rule, customers' operations are financed directly or indirectly with public funds and solvency is excellent, although payment practices vary between different countries. Due to the fact that Sectra is active in a large number of markets, the political and market risks, for example, for the Group as a whole are limited. The largest individual risks related to operations are described below.
Customers and partners
Sectra's five largest partners and customers jointly account for 20.2% (21.8) of Group sales. No individual partner or customer accounts for more than 10% of the Group sales. Although sales to each customer are often divided among a number of agreements, the proportion of long operating agreements has increased and , therefore, the loss of a major customer could have a significant effect on the Group's long-term earnings and financial position. Due to the continuous expansion of operations, the proportion of the Group's business volume represented by each individual partner and customer is gradually declining
Product liability and property risks
Through its operations, Sectra assumes product liability, which means that personal injury or damage to property caused by the company's systems at the premises of a customer or third party could lead to a claim being made against Sectra. Insurance policies have been taken out for the property and liability risks to which the Group is exposed.
Intellectual property rights
Sectra is among the leaders in the areas in which the Group operates and invests substantial resources in product development. To ensure a return on these investments, Sectra works continuously to analyze the requirements for different products in terms of intellectual property rights, and to identify and protect inventions through patents.
Other business risks
The prices for medical systems in the world market are largely governed by major international companies. Accordingly, the USD and EUR exchange rates have an effect on the price structure and competitiveness. Other business risks, such as market risks, suppliers, technical development, dependence on individual persons and ethical risks are analyzed continuously. Measures are taken as needed to reduce the Group's risk exposure.
Financial risks
The Sectra Group is exposed to financial risks pertaining to currency, interest, financing and liquidity risks. Rules and authority for management of financial transactions and risks are described in the Group's finance policy, which is determined by the Board. Responsibility for management of financial transactions and risks is centralized to the Parent Company's finance department. The aim is to support the Group's business activities by identifying and limiting the Group's financial risks, providing cost-efficient financing of Group companies and managing cash and cash equivalents on market terms.
Currency exchange risks
Exchange rate exposure within the Sectra Group occurs primarily via transactions in foreign currencies, in the form of customer and supplier payments and to a lesser extent, in translating foreign subsidiaries' income statements and balance sheets. In accordance with the Group's finance policy, subsidiary financing shall be in the local currency and currency exposure pertains mainly to USD, GBP and EUR. Currency changes had a negative impact of SEK 2,769 thousand (neg: 2,419) and SEK 5,110 thousand (neg: 4,660) on consolidated financial items.
The Group's policy at present is not to hedge transaction exposure, since the potential gains to be derived from building up procedures to efficiently manage hedge contracts are not considered significant. Sectra monitors payment flows in foreign currencies on an ongoing basis, and hedging of transaction exposure may be implemented if the gains expected to be derived from exchange rate hedge contracts are deemed to be significant.
Group's revenues and expenses in various currencies MSEK
| Currency | Revenues | Expenses | Net exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK | 270.3 | -332.7 | .-62.4 |
| USD | 161.6 | -137.3 | 24.3 |
| EUR | 176.6 | -98.8 | 77.8 |
| GBP | 139.5 | -113.3 | 26.2 |
| Other currencies | 105.9 | -59.9 | 46.0 |
| Total | 853.9 | -742.0 | 111.9 |
Interest-rate risks
Interest-rate risks pertain to the impact of changes in market interest rates on earnings. The Group's interest-bearing assets are mainly short-term in nature, and pertain to securities that can be liquidated at short notice in the event of major changes in the general interest rate situation. At the closing date, the Group's interest-bearing assets exceed interest-bearing liabilities, as a result of which a decline in interest rates has an adverse impact on the Group and an increase has a positive effect.
Credit risks
The Group's credit risks can be divided into risks related to the customer's ability to pay as agreed and counterparty risks in conjunction with financial transactions.
Customer credit risk means that the customer fails to fulfill its undertaking for payment of customer invoices. The Group has set guidelines to ensure that customers have high creditworthiness. Sectra's customers consist largely of government agencies and other highly reputable customers with high creditworthiness, and whose credit risk is considered to be extremely low. To minimize customer credit risks in fixed-price projects, Sectra works to a large extent with part payments in advance.
Age analysis accounts receivable
| MSEK | April 30, 2014 | April 30, 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable not due for payment | 107.8 | 99.6 |
| Accounts receivable overdue 0 – 60 days | 42.7 | 51.8 |
| Accounts receivable overdue 60 days | 8.5 | 15.5 |
| Accounts receivable overdue 120 days | 28.8 | 22.1 |
| Total | 187.8 | 189.0 |
Reserves amounted to SEK 15.7 million (9.0) within the group of accounts receivable overdue more than 120 days.
Counterparty risks arise in financial transactions and cash management in conjunction with the Group having claims on banks and other securities issuers. The maximum credit exposure and credit rating for approved counterparties is described in the Group's finance policy. To minimize credit risks, Sectra only uses counterparties with high creditworthiness and invests in instruments with high quality.
Liquidity risks
To minimize liquidity risks, excess liquidity is placed only in bank deposits, or in securities that can be liquidated at short notice, and which have a smoothly functioning secondary market. Unutilized bank overdraft facilities are used in the event of temporarily elevated liquidity needs. The Parent Company monitors the Group's liquidity continually by compiling liquidity forecasts as a basis for investments or short- and long-term borrowing.
At the closing date, the Group's unutilized credit facilities amounted to SEK 15,000 thousand.
Convertible loans 2010/2014, SEK 6,091 thousand, are payable in June 2014 and carry floating rates, Stibor +2.25%. Convertible loans 2011/2015, SEK 8,968 thousand, and 2011/2016, SEK 2,200 thousand, are payable in June 2015 and 2016 respectively, and carry a variable interest rate, Stibor +2.25%. Convertible loans 2012/2016, SEK 6,773 thousand, and 2012/2017, SEK 2,471 thousand, are payable in June 2016 and 2017 respectively, and carry a variable interest rate, Stibor +2.25%. Convertible loans 2013/2016, SEK 13,484 thousand, and 2013/2017, SEK 3,500 thousand, are payable in November 2016 and 2017 respectively, and carry a variable interest rate, Stibor +2.25%. Other loans carry floating rates, which varied between 3 and 5% during the fiscal year. Financial leasing contracts and convertibles have terms of zero to four years. Refer to Notes 2, 22 and 23 for further information about convertibles issued.
Sensitivity analysis
The Group's earnings depend mainly on product sales and the cost of personnel and materials. The analysis below is based on the figures from the 2013/2014 fiscal year and how the variables named would have affected profit/loss after net financial income/expense if no measures such as hedging or adaptation of resources had been taken. Each variable is treated individually, provided the others remain unchanged. The analysis is not claimed to be precise, but is merely indicative
| Effect on earnings after | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Change | financial items |
| Net sales | +/- 1% | +/- 6.8 MSEK |
| Cost of materials | +/- 1% | +/- 1.2 MSEK |
| Personnel costs | +/- 1% | +/- 4.2 MSEK |
| Interest rate level | +/- 1% | +/- 4.9 MSEK |
| Exchange-rate changes: | ||
| USD exchange rate | +/- 1% | +/- 0.7 MSEK |
| EUR exchange rate | +/- 1% | +/- 1.4 MSEK |
| GBP exchange rate | +/- 1% | +/- 1.7 MSEK |
In the event that the SEK weakens by 1% against the USD, GBP or EUR, profit after net financial items would improve by SEK 3.8 million
Note 31 Asset management
The Group's financial goals have been determined by the Board. The goal is to have a favorable and flexible capital structure so that it can be changed if the conditions for operations or for different borrowing alternatives change and maintain financial stability. The Group's equity ratio goal is 30%. In the 2013/2014 fiscal year, the Group's equity/assets ratio was 60.7%.
The Group's capital is defined as total shareholders' equity less any positive unrealized value changes and amounted to SEK 611,702 thousand (665,300) at April 30, 2014. The Group's equity ratio at the closing date was 60.7% (61.4). Sectra's operations have large seasonal variations during the operating year and, accordingly, it is the Board's ambition to retain a sound capital structure with a low debt/equity ratio.
Note 32 Board's statement concerning repurchase and transfer the company's own shares
The Board of Directors' reasons for the authorization to repurchase and transfer the company's own Class B shares are in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 3, paragraph 2 and 3 of the Swedish Companies Act.
The company's objects, scope, and risks
The company's objects and scope of business are specified in the Articles of Association and the Annual Reports provided. The business conducted by the company does not entail any risks in excess of those that exist or may be deemed to exist in the industry or those risks that are generally associated with operating a business.
The financial position of the company and the Group
The company's objects and scope of business are specified in the Articles of Association and the Annual Reports provided. The business conducted by the company does not entail any risks in excess of those that exist or may be deemed to exist in the industry or those risks that are generally associated with operating a business.
The Annual Report states that the debt/equity ratio is 60.7%. The proposed authorization to purchase and transfer the company's own Class B shares does not endanger the completion of any necessary investments.
The company's financial position does not give rise to any other conclusion than that the company can continue its business and that the company can be expected to fulfill its obligations on both a short- and long-term basis.
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, the amount of shareholders' equity as reported in the most recent Annual Report is in reasonable proportion to the scope of the company's operations and the risks associated with conducting operations in consideration of the now proposed and the authorization to repurchase the company's own Class B shares.
Justification for dividend and repurchase
With reference to the above and to what has otherwise come to the knowledge of the Board of Directors, the Board is of the opinion that, after a comprehensive review of the financial position of the company and of the Group, it follows that the proposed authorization to repurchase and transfer the company' own Class B shares is justified according to the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 3, paragraph 2 and 3 of the Swedish Companies Act, that is, with reference to the requirements that the objects of the business, its scope and the risks placed on the size of the company's and Group's equity and the company's and the Group's consolidating requirements, liquidity and financing needs in general.
Note 33 Definitions of key ratios
Added value
Operating profit plus labor costs.
Added value per employee
Operating profit plus labor costs divided by average number of employees.
Adjusted equity
Recognized equity plus 78.0% of untaxed reserves.
Capital employed
Total assets reduced by non-interest-bearing debts.
Cash flow per share
Cash flow from current operations before changes in working capital divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.
Debt/equity ratio
Interest-bearing debts divided by equity.
Earnings per share
Profit after tax divided by average number of shares.
Equity
Equity includes 78.0% of untaxed reserves.
Equity per share
Equity divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.
Equity ratio
Equity as a percentage of total assets.
Gross margin
Operating profit before depreciation as a percentage of sales.
Liquidity ratio
Current assets divided by current liabilities.
Operating margin
Operating profit after depreciation as a percentage of sales.
P/E ratio
Share price at the end of the year divided by earnings per share.
Profit margin
Profit after net financial items as a percentage of sales.
Return on equity
Income after net financial items reduced by actual tax as a percentage of average adjusted equity.
Return on total capital
Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses as a percentage of average total assets.
Return on capital employed
Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses as a percentage of average capital employed.
Yield
Dividend as a percentage of share price on the balance-sheet date.
Auditor's report
TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SECTRA AB (PUBL), CORPORATE IDENTITY NUMBER 556064-8304
Report on the annual accounts and consolidated accounts
We have audited the annual accounts and consolidated accounts of Sectra AB (publ) for the financial year 2013-05-01–2014-04-30. The annual accounts and consolidated accounts of the company are included in the printed version of this document on pages 34-55.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these annual accounts and consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the EU, and the Annual Accounts Act, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors and the Managing Director determine is necessary to enable the preparation of annual accounts and consolidated accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
AUDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these annual accounts and consolidated accounts based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual accounts and consolidated accounts are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the annual accounts and consolidated accounts. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company's preparation and fair presentation of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors and the Managing Director, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
OPINIONS
In our opinion, the annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the parent company as of April 30, 2014 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act, and the consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the group as of April 30, 2014 and of their financial performance and cash flows in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the EU, and the Annual Accounts Act. The statutory administration report is consistent with the other parts of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts.
We therefore recommend that the annual meeting of shareholders adopt the income statement and balance sheet for the parent company and the group.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In addition to our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, we have also audited the proposed appropriations of the company's profit and the administration of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director of Sectra AB (publ) for the financial year 2013-05-01–2014-04-30.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors is responsible for the proposal for appropriations of the company's profit or loss, and the Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for administration under the Companies Act.
AUDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion with reasonable assurance on the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss and on the administration based on our audit. We conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden.
As a basis for our opinion on the Board of Directors' proposed appropriations of the company's profit we examined whether the proposal is in accordance with the Companies Act.
As a basis for our opinion concerning discharge from liability, in addition to our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, we examined significant decisions, actions taken and circumstances of the company in order to determine whether any member of the Board of Directors or the Managing Director is liable to the company. We also examined whether any member of the Board of Directors or the Managing Director has, in any other way, acted in contravention of the Companies Act, the Annual Accounts Act or the Articles of Association.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
OPINIONS
We recommend to the annual meeting of shareholders that the profit be appropriated in accordance with the proposal in the statutory administration report and that the members of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director be discharged from liability for the financial year.
Linköping, June 27, 2014 Grant Thornton Sweden AB
Peter Bodin
Authorized Public Accountant
Annual General Meeting and dividend 2014
| Date | September 8, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Time | 15:30 p.m. |
| Place | Collegium, Teknikringen 7, Linköping, Sweden |
Notice
Official notice will be distributed not earlier than six weeks and not later than four weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting in the form of a press release and publication on the company's website. The notice will also be announced in PoIT and information that notice has been given will be published in the Swedish daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
Dividend/redemption program
For the 2013/2014 fiscal year, the Board and the President propose that the Annual General Meeting resolves to transfer SEK 4.50 per share to shareholders through a share redemption program. No ordinary dividend is proposed.
Attendance
Shareholders wishing to attend the meeting must be recorded in the shareholder register maintained by Euroclear Sweden by not later than September 2, 2014, and notify the company via the e-mail address below or by mail Sectra AB, AGM 2014, Teknikringen 20, SE-583 30 Linköping, Sweden not later than September 2, 16:00 CET. The notification should include the shareholder's name, personal or corporate registration number and daytime telephone number. Where applicable, the number of advisors should be specified. If shareholders intend to be represented by proxy, a power of attorney and other authorization documents must be included with the notification.
Trustee-registered shares
Shareholders whose shares are registered with a trustee must temporarily re-register their shares in their own name with Euroclear Sweden. Such registration is to be carried out via the administrator and completed not later than September 2, 2014.
Documents
A copy of the notice, complete proposals for decisions and forms for notification and authorization will be available not later than three weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting in the Investor/General Meetings section of the company's website www.sectra.se and from Sectra's office in Linköping. Shareholders who wish to receive these documents by mail should contact the company by phone +46 (0)13-23 52 00 or by e-mail [email protected].
Interim Reports 2014/2015
September 8, 2014 Three-month Report December 9, 2014 Six-month Report March 10, 2015 Nine-month Report June 2, 2015 Year-end Report
Subscription
Financial reports and corporate governance information is available on the Group's website www.sectra.se under the Investor heading. To subscribe and receive information by e-mail, go to Subscribe under the Investor heading on Sectra's website www. sectra.com and fill in your contact information. Financial reports and other information can also be ordered by phone or via the email address above.
Distribution of the Annual Report
This Annual Report will be announced in a press release on June 30, 2014, and be published on the company's website. It will be distributed by mail to new shareholders and to those shareholders who have notified their wish to continue receiving it by mail.
Shareholder contact
For IR-related information, please contact: Helena Pettersson, Chief Investor Relations Officer E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0)13-23 52 04
Glossary
Crypto
Equipment that uses mathematical manipulations (algorithms and keys) to encrypt information, so that it can be interpreted or read only by the intended recipient. In order to read encrypted information, the recipient must have the correct key and algorithm.
Mammography
Mammography is an examination procedure used to detect breast cancer at an early stage in asymptomatic women.
Orthopaedics
A surgical specialty for disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.
Osteoporosis
Commonly referred to as "brittle bone disease," a skeletal disease that causes increased brittleness of the bones and a risk for fractures.
PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
A system for managing and archiving digital radiology images.
Pathology
A specialized medical area that uses tissues and body fluids for diagnostic purposes.
Radiology
A health science discipline and medical specialty that uses technologies for imaging the human body, such as X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.
Rheumatology
A medical specialty that focuses on treating diseases of the joints and muscles.
RIS (Radiology Information System)
A system for managing radiology patient data, such as appointment bookings, patient information and dictation at radiology clinics.
Smartphone
A mobile telephone with PC-like functionality that offers higher memory capacity than normal mobile telephones and is used for Internet services, handling e-mail and other purposes.
The Sectra Group Headquarters and the business lines in Business Innovations
Sectra AB Teknikringen 20 SE-583 30 Linköping, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)13-23 52 00 E-mail: [email protected] www.sectra.com
Imaging IT Solutions
SWEDEN/HEADQUARTERS
Sectra Imaging IT Solutions AB and Sectra Sverige AB Tel: +46 (0)13-23 52 00 E-mail: [email protected]
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Sectra Pty Ltd. Tel: +61 (0)2 9420 1620 E-mail: [email protected]
DENMARK
Sectra A/S Tel: +45 45 65 06 00 E-mail: [email protected]
NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/ LUXEMBOURG Sectra Benelux BV Tel: +31 36 540 1970 E-mail: [email protected]
NORWAY Sectra Norge AS Tel: +47 67 58 97 70 E-mail: [email protected]
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Sectra Medical Systems SL Tel: +34 930 010 333 +351 22 011 00 20 E-mail: [email protected]
UK/IRELAND Sectra Ltd. Tel: +44 1908 673 107 E-mail: [email protected]
Sectra Burnbank Tel: +44 (0) 1473 417100 E-mail: [email protected]
GERMANY/SWITZERLAND/AUSTRIA
Sectra GmbH Tel: +49 221 474 570 +41 445 080 694 E-mail: [email protected]
US/CANADA
Sectra North America Inc. Tel: +1 203 925 0899 E-mail: [email protected]
Secure Communications
SWEDEN
Sectra Communications AB Tel: +46 (0)13-23 52 00 E-mail: [email protected]
THE NETHERLANDS
Sectra Communications BV Tel: +31 70 302 30 00 E-mail: [email protected]
List of references
1 page 18: Osteoporosis: Burden, Health Care Provision and Opportunities in the European Union. Report launched in June 2011 by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) in collaboration with the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations (EFPIA). 2page 18: Calculation based on open comparisons by the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions.
3page 19: Sectra's Visualization Table has been developed in cooperation with researchers at the Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, the Interactive Institute and Visualization Center C.
4page 24: A new norm – One woman in the management, The Allbright Report, March 2014.
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- Stable, profitable company with a strong cash flow and high proportion of long-term customer contracts.
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