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va-Q-tec AG — Earnings Release 2020
Mar 23, 2021
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va-Q-tec AG FY 2020 Earnings Release Call
Dr. Joachim Kuhn CEO, Stefan Döhmen CFO
March 29th, 2021

- Highlights and Business Update
- Financial Performance FY 2020
- Outlook 2021
- Q&A

Dr. Joachim Kuhn (CEO) Stefan Döhmen (CFO)
va-Q-tec with dynamic growth in FY 2020
Good growth performance Revenue +12% to 72.1 Mio. EUR (FY 2019: 64.7 Mio. EUR)
Systems revenue up 30% YoY to 19.5 Mio. EUR
(FY 2019: 15.1 Mio. EUR)
EBITDA +27% to 12.2 Mio. EUR* (FY 2019: 9.7 Mio. EUR)
*adj. for F/X effects
Healthcare Business with 74% Revenue share (FY 2019: 69%)
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Group revenues grew by 12%, Healthcare & Logistics with 74% Revenue share


Strong growth fuelled by Services and Systems




Cash Flow Summary: Continued strong operating CF performance

Comments
Operating CF before and after WC positive, clear upward trend
Accelerated investing CF, as a consequence of spike in demand (CoVid-19)
Positive free CF postponed due to ramp-up of investments
Solid equity ratio of 35%, no goodwill




From production to vaccination –
VQT involded in all major steps of global distribution campaing

Moderna CoVid-19 vaccine arrives at US bases in Japan

Comments Reliable, safe handling using special thermo-boxes and containers for the delivery of raw materials for the production of vaccines is already necessary during their manufacture
- International shipment of large quantities of finished vaccines often at sub-zero temperatures between -20°C and -70°C
- Information on storage between 2°C and 8°C often refers only to the "last mile", where the vaccine must be stored for a maximum of a few days
- Strong ties with all major vaccine manufacturers
- Exclusive contract with one major vaccine player
Strategic development of Thermal Energy Efficiency Business
va-Q-tec and Uponor: Energy-efficient and form-flexible pipe insulation

- Ecoflex VIP reduces heat losses in local and district heating networks by up to 60% save space massively
- A new level of energy efficiency local and district heating networks.
va-Q-tec and Hutchinson: A Game Changer for VIPs in mobility applications

- Energy efficiency of modern mobility solutions can be massively increased by using VQT's VIPs
- Optimized thermal management of e.g. passenger cabins and batteries leads to significant increase in range of modern e-vehicles
Thank you for your attention!
va-Q-tec AG
Alfred-Nobel-Straße 33 97080 Würzburg Tel.: +49 931 35942-1616 Fax: +49 931 35942-0 [email protected]
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Symbol: VQT Bloomberg: VQT:GR Reuters: VQTG:DE ISIN: DE0006636681 WKN: 663668
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| In mEUR | FY 2020 | in % | FY 2019 | in % | Difference in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 72.106 | 100.0% | 64.667 | 100.0% | 11.0% |
| Change in inventory | 0.978 | -0.295 | 431.5% | ||
| Own work capitalized (primarily building of own container fleet) | 6.379 | 3.947 | 61.6% | ||
| Other operating income |
4.669 | 4.498 | +3.8% | ||
| Total income | 84.132 | 72.817 | 15.5% | ||
| COGS | -32.751 | -28.993 | 13.0% | ||
| Gross profit | 51.381 | 71% | 43.824 | 68% | 17.2% |
| Personnel expenses | -26.111 | -22.389 | 16.6% | ||
| Other operating expense | -13.871 | -11.762 | 17.9% | ||
| EBITDA | 11.399 | 16% | 9.673 | 15% | 17.8% |
| Depreciation & amortization | -12.299 | -12.232 | 0.6% | ||
| EBIT | -0.900 | -1% | -2.559 | -4% | 64.8% |
| Valuation and result from equity investments | -0.647 | 1.703 | -62.0% | ||
| Financial result | 1.259 | -1.063 | 18.4% | ||
| EBT | -1.512 | -2% | -1.919 | -3% | 21.2% |
| Income taxes | 0.077 | -0.647 | 111.9% | ||
| Net income | -1.435 | -2% | -2.566 | -4% | 44.1% |

| In mEUR | 31.12.2020 | 31.12.2019 | Difference in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & cash equivalents | 17.134 | 7.490 | 128.8% |
| Trade receivables | 6.532 | 6.666 | -2.0% |
| Inventories | 11.615 | 10.676 | 8.8% |
| Other current assets | 2.479 | 2.180 | 13.7% |
| Total current assets | 37.760 | 27.012 | 39.8% |
| Tangible fixed assets | 69.636 | 68.879 | 1.1% |
| Intangible assets | 2.955 | 2.233 | 32.3% |
| Other noncurrent assets | 8.717 | 7.665 | 13.7% |
| Total noncurrent assets | 81.308 | 78.777 | 3.2% |
| Total assets | 119.068 | 105.789 | 12.6% |
| Short-term financial liabilities |
16.561 | 23.194 | -28.6% |
| Other short-term liabilities |
4.639 | 5.095 | -8.9% |
| Long-term financial liabilities |
51.187 | 28.246 | 81.2% |
| Other long-term liabilities |
5.425 | 6.547 | -17.1% |
| Total provisions and liabilities | 77.812 | 63.082 | 23.4% |
| Total equity | 41.256 | 42.707 | -3.4% |
| Total liabilities and equity | 119.068 | 105.789 | 12.6% |

| In mEUR | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | Difference in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities before change in NWC | 6.745 | 5.808 | 16.1% |
| Cash flow from operating activities after change in NWC | 7.405 | 7.188 | 3.0% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -11.819 | -8.942 | -32.2% |
| Free cash flow | -3.946 | -1.558 | -153.3% |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 14.124 | -2.972 | 575.2% |
| Effects of exchange rate changes | -66 | 62 | -206.5% |
| Net cash inflow/outflow | 9.710 | -4.726 | 305.5% |
| Cash and cash equivalents per 31.12.2019 | 7.490 | 12.154 | -38.4% |
| Cash and cash equivalents per 31.12.2020 | 17.134 | 7.490 | 128.8% |