Quarterly Report • Feb 10, 2021
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Vitrolife AB (publ)
Vitrolife is an international medical device Group. Vitrolife develops, produces and markets products for assisted reproduction.
Vitrolife has approximately 400 employees and the company's products are sold in approximately 110 markets. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and there are also offices in Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and USA. The Vitrolife share is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm.

• Sales amounted to SEK 382 (409) million, corresponding to a decrease of 7 percent in SEK. Sales were unchanged in local currency. Sales were negatively impacted by COVID-19 as a result of reduced demand. During the fourth quarter the recovery in demand continued, even though the rate of recovery varied between divisions and market regions.
| October – December | January – December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK millions | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Net sales | 382 | 409 | 1 246 | 1 480 |
| Net sales growth, local currency, % | 0 | 21 | -13 | 22 |
| Gross margin, % | 66 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Adjusted gross margin*, % | 67 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
| Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) | 164 | 160 | 454 | 587 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 43 | 39 | 36 | 40 |
| Net income | 108 | 96 | 288 | 384 |
| Net debt / Rolling 12 month EBITDA | -2.1 | -1.2 | -2.1 | -1.2 |
| Earnings per share**, SEK | 0.99 | 0.89 | 2.64 | 3.53 |
| Share price on closing day, SEK | 215.80 | 197.50 | 215.80 | 197.50 |
| Market cap at closing day | 23 425 | 21 439 | 23 425 | 21 439 |
| Changes in net sales | ||||
| Organic growth in local currency, % | 0 | 11 | -13 | 12 |
| Acquired growth, % | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| Currency effects, % | -7 | 7 | -3 | 6 |
| Total growth, % | -7 | 28 | -16 | 29 |
* Gross margin excluding amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets.
** Before and after dilution.
For definitions, motivations and reconciliations, see pages 14-15 and 17.
Vitrolife's Board considers that Vitrolife should have a strong capital base in order to enable continued high growth, both organically and through acquisitions. The company's net debt in relation to EBITDA should normally not exceed 3 times. Vitrolife's Board targets a profitable growth. The objective for Vitrolife's growth over a three year period is an increase in sales by an average of 20 percent per year, with an operating margin before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of 30 percent.
The company estimates that the number of IVF treatments during the fourth quarter amounted to just over 90 percent of those performed in the corresponding quarter the previous year. This recovery has

been driven by the easing of restrictions and by the fact that many private clinics in for example the US, Japan and Australia have performed more treatments than in the corresponding period last year in order to make up for treatment cycles lost during the first half of the year. The recovery has been limited amongst other things by the fact that IVF tourism, which is extensive in some countries, has almost come to a complete stop due to travel restrictions. In certain parts of the world, such as India, South America, Turkey and south-east Asia, considerably fewer treatments continue to be performed compared with the corresponding period the previous year.
Vitrolife reported a strong fourth quarter, where sales were the next highest ever and the EBITDA result the highest ever for a single quarter. Growth varied between regions and divisions. In Consumables growth increased by 7 percent in local currency. Growth was thereby higher than the estimated growth in the number of treatments. In our assessment this is due to the combination of market share gained, for example within Media in China, customers building up inventory as they scaled up their business and prepared for Brexit and the fact that Vitrolife is relatively strong in several of the markets that have had the fastest recovery. On the equipment side, the market partly recovered during the fourth quarter but sales continued to be down compared with the corresponding quarter the previous year and decreased by 10 percent in local currency. Profitability was very good in the fourth quarter and the EBITDA margin amounted to 43 percent. The combination of high sales, favorable product mix and low expenses, amongst other things as a result of less travelling and fewer customer activities, impacted the results. We were also able to further reduce provisions for expected bad debt losses as a result of the recovery in the market.
Demand varied enormously and sales decreased by approximately two thirds in April, only to be almost back at normal levels at the end of the year. At the beginning of the year we projected scenarios of how long cash and cash equivalents would last if the clinics did not start up again and in the autumn we worked on increasing manufacturing capacity for certain products where there was high demand. Customer meetings have gone from being physical to digital and the majority of our personnel have worked from home. What I am most proud of is that we have managed to carry on our business with the safety of our personnel in focus and that we have been able to act in a sustainable manner and meet customers' need for high-quality products in spite of great difficulties in estimating demand. We also maintained good profitability during these turbulent times, amongst other things by not filling vacant positions. However, this has meant a strain on the organisation and in 2021 we will strengthen the organisation in order to support future growth. To succeed in everything we have achieved during the year requires that everyone lends a helping hand and is flexible regarding changed conditions. It was a year when the company's brand promise of "Together. All the way" was more relevant than ever.
On the basis of current sales levels, the trend during the fourth quarter and the signals that the company has received from customers, the company estimates that the first quarter of 2021 will also be negatively impacted by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19. The increased COVID-19 infection rates increase the uncertainty surrounding the recovery. The company assesses that clinics will give priority to normal operations rather than capital expenditure and thus the recovery with respect to disposable products is expected to continue to go faster than for equipment. The company estimates that the great majority of patients now postponing IVF treatment will have this carried out at a later date, which may mean that there will be pent-up demand for IVF treatment after the crisis. The company estimates that the long-term market outlook is largely unchanged and Vitrolife therefore anticipates a constantly expanding market, which in monetary terms is expected to grow by 5-10 percent per year in the foreseeable future.
It is difficult to summarise 2020 in just a few lines.
Thomas Axelsson, CEO

3 Report on operations 2020 Vitrolife AB (publ), corp. id. no. 556354-3452
Sales amounted to SEK 382 (409) million, corresponding to a decrease of 7 percent in SEK. Sales were unchanged in local currency. Sales were negatively impacted by COVID-19 as a result of reduced demand. During the fourth quarter the recovery in demand continued, even though the rate of recovery varied between divisions and market regions.
Sales in the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) amounted to SEK 168 (167) million. Sales increased by 6 percent in local currency. In the North- and South American region, sales amounted to SEK 69 (86) million. Sales decreased by 10 percent in local currency. Sales in the Japan and Pacific region amounted to SEK 64 (70) million. Sales decreased by 3 percent in local currency. Sales in the Asian region were unchanged in local currency and amounted to SEK 82 (86) million. For all regions, sales were negatively impacted by a decrease in demand due to COVID-19.
Sales for the Consumables division increased by 7 percent in local currency during the quarter and amounted to SEK 215 (213) million. Growth was positively impacted by gained market share amongst others regarding Media in China. Sales for the Technology division decreased by 10 percent in local currency during the quarter and amounted to SEK 129 (156) million and were impacted by reduced demand for Time-lapse. Sales for the Genomics division increased by 2 percent in local currency and amounted to SEK 32 (34) million. Freight revenues amounted to SEK 6 (6) million. For all divisions, sales were negatively impacted by a decrease in demand due to COVID-19.




Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 164 (160) million, corresponding to a margin of 43 percent (39). Fluctuations in currency had a negative impact of SEK 21 million on EBITDA.
Gross income amounted to SEK 252 (252) million. The gross margin amounted to 66 (62) percent and was amongst other impacted by favorable product mix and lower depreciations. The gross margin adjusted for amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets amounted to 67 (64) percent during the quarter.
Selling expenses amounted to SEK 48 (62) million, corresponding to 13 (15) percent of sales. Selling expenses decreased, amongst other things, as a result of reduced costs for travelling, exhibitions and personnel as well as decreased provision for expected bad debt losses. Administrative expenses amounted to SEK 27 (26) million, corresponding to 7 (6) percent of sales. R&D costs amounted to SEK 26 (30) million, corresponding to 7 (8) percent of sales. R&D costs decreased in absolute terms as a result of reduced activity expenses. Net financial items amounted to SEK -10 (-8) million and primarily consisted of currency effects. Income before tax amounted to SEK 138 (123) million. Net income amounted to SEK 108 (96) million. Other comprehensive income amounted to SEK -52 million and consisted of translation effects related to net assets in foreign subsidiaries and acquisition-related intangible assets in foreign currency.
The organisation consists of three divisions, whose products are sold by four geographic market organisations. Vitrolife recognises the market contribution from each geographic segment. This is defined as gross income minus selling expenses per market. For more information, see note 5. During the quarter the market contribution for the EMEA region amounted to SEK 88 (74) million. The contribution from the North and South American region amounted to SEK 36 (35) million and was positively impacted by reduced provision for expected bad debt losses of SEK 3 million. The contribution from the Japan and Pacific region amounted to SEK 34 (37) million. The market contribution from the Asian region amounted to SEK 45 (44) million. All regions were negatively impacted by a decrease in demand due to COVID-19.
The cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 171 (118) million. Change in working capital amounted to SEK 25 (-10) million and consisted, amongst other things, of decreased inventory and decreased accounts receivables. Gross investments amounted to SEK -6 (-12) million and comprised, amongst other things, investments in equipments and development projects. The cash flow from financing activities was SEK -4 (-4) million and comprised repayment of lease liabilities in accordance with IFRS 16. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to SEK 974 (690) million. The company intends to invest its cash in value-creating acquisitions.
Vitrolife has no credit facilities. The equity/assets ratio was 88 (84). Net debt in relation to income for a rolling 12 months before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to -2.1 (-1.2) times.
Business activities focus on Group-wide management. Income included invoicing of management fee and other costs of SEK 6 (11) million. Income after financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK -1 (2) million. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 294 (218) million.
Sales amounted to SEK 1 246 (1 480) million, corresponding to a decrease of 16 percent in SEK. Sales decreased by 13 percent in local currency.
Sales in the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) amounted to SEK 533 (596) million. Sales decreased by 9 percent in local currency. In the North- and South American region, sales amounted to SEK 226 (284) million. Sales decreased by 17 percent in local currency. Sales in the Japan and Pacific region amounted to SEK 214 (240) million. Sales decreased by 8 percent in local currency. Sales in the Asian region decreased by 22 percent in local currency and amounted to SEK 273 (360) million. All regions were negatively impacted by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19.
Sales for the Consumables division decreased by 8 percent in local currency and amounted to SEK 752 (841) million. Sales for the Technology division decreased by 23 percent in local currency and amounted to SEK 363 (489) million. Sales for the Genomics division decreased by 10 percent in local currency and amounted to SEK 107 (125) million. Freight revenues amounted to SEK 24 (24) million. All divisions were negatively impacted by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19.
Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 454 (587) million, corresponding to a margin of 36 percent (40). Fluctuations in currency had a negative impact of SEK 24 million on EBITDA. Gross income amounted to SEK 768 (939) million. The gross margin amounted to 62 (63) percent and was impacted by obsolescence costs and negative economies of scale as a result of reduced sales. The gross margin adjusted for amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets amounted to 64 (66) percent.
Selling expenses amounted to SEK 197 (232) million, corresponding to 16 (16) percent of sales. Selling expenses decreased in absolute terms, amongst other things, as a result of reduced costs for travelling, exhibitions and personnel. Administrative expenses amounted to SEK 114 (119) million, corresponding to 9 (8) percent of sales. R&D costs amounted to SEK 92 (100) million, corresponding to 7 (7) percent of sales. Other operating income amounted to SEK 11 million and consisted amongst others of government grants to the tune of SEK 9 million. Net financial items amounted to SEK -4 (5) million and primarily consisted of currency effects and a positive revaluation of shares in Biolamina to the tune of SEK 9 million. Income before tax amounted to SEK 366 (493) million. Net income amounted to SEK 288 (384) million. Other comprehensive income amounted to SEK -59 million and consisted of translation effects related to net assets in foreign subsidiaries and acquisition-related intangible assets in foreign currency.
During the period the market contribution for the EMEA region amounted to SEK 238 (272) million. The contribution from the North and South American region amounted to SEK 91 (118) million. The contribution from the Japan and Pacific region amounted to SEK 103 (125) million. The market contribution from the Asian region amounted to SEK 140 (192) million. All regions were negatively impacted by a decrease in demand due to COVID-19.
The cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 356 (413) million. Change in working capital amounted to SEK 10 (-62) million and consisted, amongst other things, of decreased accounts receivables as a result of decreased sales. Gross capital expenditure for non-current assets amounted to SEK -20 (-89) million and mainly consisted of equipment and development projects (which have been capitalized in the balance sheet). The cash flow from financing activities was SEK -27 (-107) million and comprised repayment of lease liabilities in accordance with IFRS 16 and funds for a equity swap agreement for a longterm incentive programme. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to SEK 974 (690) million.
On the basis of current sales levels, the trend during the fourth quarter and the signals that the company has received from customers, the company estimates that the first quarter 2021 will also be negatively impacted by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19. The increased spread of COVID-19 infections during the autumn is increasing the uncertainty related to the recovery. The
company assesses that clinics will give priority to normal operations rather than capital expenditure and thus the recovery with respect to disposable products is expected to continue to go faster than for equipment. The company estimates that the great majority of patients now postponing IVF treatment will have this carried out at a later date, which may mean that there will be pent-up demand for IVF treatment after the crisis.
The company estimates that the long-term market outlook is largely unchanged and Vitrolife therefore anticipates a constantly expanding market, which in monetary terms is expected to grow by 5-10 percent per year in the foreseeable future. Looking ahead, the company will continue to focus on expanding sales and broadening the product offering.
Vitrolife's business concept is to develop, produce and market advanced, effective and safe products and systems for assisted reproduction.
Vitrolife's goal is to be the leading provider of solutions that reduce the time to achieve a healthy baby and improve workflow efficiency and control for IVF clinics.
During the period the average number of employees was 405 (398), of whom 203 (202) were women and 202 (196) were men. Of these, 154 (151) people were employed in Sweden, 86 (87) in the US, 84 (81) in Denmark and 81 (79) in the rest of the world. The number of people employed in the Group at the end of the period was 413 (430).
No transactions that have substantially affected the company's results and financial position have been carried out with related parties during the period. For information on related parties, see the Annual Report for 2019, note 31.
In accordance with the dividend policy of Vitrolife AB (publ), a dividend, or another equivalent form of distribution, shall be proposed annually which on average over time corresponds to 30 percent of net profits for the year after tax has been paid. It is therefore the intention of the Board to propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of SEK 87 (-) million, corresponding to SEK 0.80 (-) per share.
Vitrolife works constantly and systematically to identify, evaluate and manage overall risks and different systems and processes. Risk analyses are performed continually with regard to the company's normal business activities and also in connection with activities that are outside Vitrolife's regular quality system. In this way the company can have a high rate of development and at the same time be aware of both the opportunities and risks.
The most important strategic and operative risks regarding Vitrolife's business and field are described in detail in the Management report, in the Annual Report for 2019. These are primarily constituted by macro-economic risks, operational risks and financial risks. The company's management of risks is also described in the Corporate Governance Report in the same Annual Report. The same applies to the Group's management of financial risks, which are described in the Annual Report for 2019, note 3. The reported risks, as they are described in the 2019 Annual Report, are assessed to be essentially unchanged.
Vitrolife's sales are affected relatively marginally by seasonal effects. There is often a downturn in orders before and during holiday periods. The reason that orders tail off before holiday periods is that fertility clinics minimize their stock, primarily of fertility media, as these have a relatively short shelf life, so as not to risk scrapping. The third quarter has the greatest negative effect from holiday periods, as July and August are affected by holiday periods, primarily in Europe. During the first quarter sales in China are affected negatively by the Chinese New Year in January or February. During the fourth quarter sales in December are negatively affected by the Christmas and New Year holidays. All in all, total sales are usually relatively even between the first and second half of the year.
The following people have been appointed as members of Vitrolife's election committee for the 2021 Annual General Meeting:
Niels Jacobsen, appointed by William Demant Invest A/S Patrik Tigerschiöld, appointed by Bure Equity AB
Wendy Wang, appointed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. Jón Sigurdsson, Chairman of the Board
The appointments have been made in accordance with the instructions regarding principles for the appointment of the company's election committee, which were adopted at the Annual General Meeting of Vitrolife on June 15, 2020. Shareholders who wish to have a matter considered at the meeting can make a written request to this effect to the Board. Such a request for consideration of a matter is to be sent to Vitrolife AB (publ), Att: Chairman of the Board, Box 9080, 400 92 Göteborg, Sweden, and must have been received by the Board at least seven weeks before the Annual General Meeting, or in any case in such good time that the matter, if so necessary, can be included in the invitation to the meeting.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on April 28, 2021 in Gothenburg. Shareholders will be invited to attend through an announcement in the Swedish Official Gazette and through information in Dagens Industri that shareholders have been invited to attend, no earlier than six weeks and no later than four weeks before the meeting. It is estimated that Vitrolife's Annual Report for 2020 will be available to be downloaded from Vitrolife's website during week 13 and in a printed version at the company's head office in Gothenburg during week 15. The Annual Report is sent out to those shareholders who have notified the company that they wish to have the printed version
The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 87 (-) million, corresponding to SEK 0.80 (-) per share.
After closing day Vitrolife received information that a civil lawsuit has been filed against Vitrolife in Germany by Ares Trading S.A. regarding claimed infringement of three patents in the Time-Lapse area. Vitrolife will dispute the lawsuit. Vitrolife is already involved in an appeal process regarding two of the three patents in question in the EU. Vitrolife has not included any provision for the lawsuit in the annual accounts as in the assessment of the company there has been no infringement of any patent.
No other events have occurred after the end of the period that significantly affect the assessment of the financial information in this report.
February 10, 2021 Gothenburg, Sweden
Thomas Axelsson CEO
Vitrolife's interim reports are published on the company's website, www.vitrolife.com, and are sent to shareholders who have registered that they would like to have this information.
2021-03-30: Annual report 2020 2021-04-22: Interim report January - March 2021 2021-04-28: Annual General Meeting 2021 2021-07-15: Interim report January - June 2021 2021-10-29: Interim report January - September 2021 2022-02-03: Report on operations 2021
Thomas Axelsson, CEO, phone +46 31 721 80 01 Mikael Engblom, CFO, phone +46 31 721 80 14
This information is information that Vitrolife AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 8.00 am CET on February 10, 2021.
This is a translation of the Swedish version of the interim report. When in doubt, the Swedish wording prevails.
| January – December | October – December | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands Note |
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Net sales 4,5 |
1 245 572 | 1 480 132 | 382 387 | 409 486 | |
| Cost of goods sold | -477 905 | -541 480 | -130 562 | -156 998 | |
| Gross income | 767 667 | 938 652 | 251 825 | 252 488 | |
| Comprising | |||||
| Adjusted gross income | 792 251 | 980 936 | 255 530 | 263 126 | |
| Amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets | -24 585 | -42 284 | -3 705 | -10 638 | |
| Gross income | 767 667 | 938 652 | 251 825 | 252 488 | |
| Selling expenses | -196 927 | -231 582 | -48 171 | -62 106 | |
| Administrative expenses | -114 424 | -119 382 | -26 717 | -25 611 | |
| Research and development costs | -91 759 | -99 515 | -26 052 | -30 826 | |
| Other operating revenues | 11 492 | 307 | 3 293 | 95 | |
| Other operating expenses | -6 034 | -534 | -6 849 | -3 040 | |
| Operating income | 370 015 | 487 946 | 147 330 | 131 000 | |
| Comprising | |||||
| Adjusted operating income | 394 600 | 530 230 | 151 035 | 141 638 | |
| Amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets | -24 585 | -42 284 | -3 705 | -10 638 | |
| Operating income | 370 015 | 487 946 | 147 330 | 131 000 | |
| Financial income and expenses | -3 824 | 4 748 | -9 643 | -7 878 | |
| Income after financial items | 366 191 | 492 694 | 137 688 | 123 122 | |
| Income taxes | -78 325 | -108 855 | -30 150 | -26 673 | |
| Net Income | 287 865 | 383 839 | 107 538 | 96 449 | |
| Attributable to | |||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 286 845 | 382 785 | 107 222 | 96 127 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1 020 | 1 054 | 316 | 322 | |
| Earnings per share*, SEK | 2.64 | 3.53 | 0.99 | 0.89 | |
| Average number of outstanding shares | 108 550 575 | 108 550 575 | 108 550 575 | 108 550 575 | |
| Number of shares at closing day | 108 550 575 | 108 550 575 | 108 550 575 | 108 550 575 | |
* Before and after dilution.
Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs were charged against income for the period by SEK 84,070 thousand (99,388), of which SEK 16,868 thousand (58,534) for the fourth quarter.
| January – December | October – December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Net income | 287 865 | 383 839 | 107 538 | 96 449 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
| Exchange rate differences | -59 103 | 10 643 | -51 959 | -26 452 |
| Total other comprehensive income | -59 103 | 10 643 | -51 959 | -26 452 |
| Total comprehensive income | 228 762 | 394 482 | 55 578 | 69 997 |
| Attributable to | ||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 227 923 | 393 377 | 55 488 | 69 774 |
| Non-controlling interests | 839 | 1 105 | 90 | 223 |
| SEK thousands | Note | Dec 31. 2020 | Dec 31. 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | 2 | ||
| Goodwill | 5 | 403 239 | 425 842 |
| Other intangible fixed assets | 5 | 299 481 | 352 415 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 5 | 142 113 | 173 359 |
| Shares and participations | 14 662 | 5 746 | |
| Other financial fixed assets | 24 798 | 26 928 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 6 355 | 4 173 | |
| Inventories | 204 027 | 208 820 | |
| Accounts receivable | 216 494 | 233 321 | |
| Current tax assets | 6 249 | 1 180 | |
| Other current receivables | 3 043 | 5 678 | |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 11 063 | 11 687 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 973 566 | 689 538 | |
| Total assets | 2 305 089 | 2 138 687 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 2 | ||
| Shareholders' equity, attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders | 2 012 570 | 1 794 023 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 4 444 | 3 605 | |
| Provisions | 21 503 | 16 619 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 16 211 | 27 273 | |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 48 810 | 61 213 | |
| Long-term non-interest-bearing liabilities | 24 538 | 33 602 | |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 13 593 | 14 632 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 8 792 | 29 772 | |
| Accounts payable | 25 922 | 29 314 | |
| Other short-term non-interest-bearing liabilities | 24 695 | 18 489 | |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 104 012 | 110 145 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 2 305 089 | 2 138 687 |
| Attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders | Non | Total share | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | Other capital contributed |
Reserves | Retained earnings |
controlling interests |
holders´ equity |
|
| SEK thousands | ||||||
| Opening balance January 1, 2019 | 22 144 | 494 610 | 50 254 | 925 906 | 3 298 | 1 496 212 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | – | 10 592 | 382 785 | 1 105 | 394 482 |
| Dividend (SEK 0.85 per share) | – | – | – | -92 268 | – | -92 268 |
| Dividend to non-controlling interests | – | – | – | – | -798 | -798 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2019 | 22 144 | 494 610 | 60 846 | 1 216 423 | 3 605 | 1 797 628 |
| Opening balance January 1, 2020 | 22 144 | 494 610 | 60 846 | 1 216 423 | 3 605 | 1 797 628 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | – | -58 922 | 286 845 | 839 | 228 762 |
| Equity swap agreement | – | – | – | -10 847 | – | -10 847 |
| Equity compensation benefit | – | – | – | 1 471 | – | 1 471 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2020 | 22 144 | 494 610 | 1 924 | 1 493 892 | 4 444 | 2 017 014 |
| January – December | October – December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Income after financial items | 366 191 | 492 694 | 137 688 | 123 122 |
| Adjustment for non-cash items | 91 784 | 96 425 | 25 706 | 40 470 |
| Tax paid | -111 375 | -114 161 | -17 119 | -35 970 |
| Change in inventories | -4 434 | -44 308 | 11 666 | -7 850 |
| Change in trade receivables | 14 861 | -48 533 | 644 | 4 552 |
| Change in trade payables | -579 | 31 216 | 12 765 | -6 784 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 356 448 | 413 333 | 171 350 | 117 540 |
| Business combinations | – | -23 828 | – | – |
| Net investments in tangible and intangible assets | -20 218 | -88 744 | -6 037 | -12 139 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -20 218 | -112 572 | -6 037 | -12 139 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -15 764 | -14 622 | -4 093 | -4 021 |
| Equity swap agreement | -10 847 | – | – | – |
| Dividends paid | – | -92 268 | – | – |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -26 611 | -106 890 | -4 093 | -4 021 |
| Cash flow for the period | 309 619 | 193 872 | 161 220 | 101 380 |
| Opening cash and cash equivalents | 689 538 | 490 810 | 834 256 | 599 010 |
| Exchange-rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | -25 591 | 4 856 | -21 910 | -10 852 |
| Closing cash and cash equivalents | 973 566 | 689 538 | 973 566 | 689 538 |
| January – December | October – December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Net sales | 19 130 | 22 052 | 6 151 | 11 247 |
| Administrative expenses | -21 473 | -22 533 | -7 043 | -5 441 |
| Other operating revenues | 77 | 74 | – | 74 |
| Other operating expenses | – | -92 | -39 | -84 |
| Operating income | -2 267 | -499 | -930 | 5 796 |
| Dividends from Group companies | – | 1 856 | – | – |
| Financial income and expenses | 5 191 | 5 026 | -2 027 | -1 991 |
| Income after financial items | 2 925 | 6 383 | -2 957 | 3 805,00 |
| Income taxes | 2 292 | -2 118 | 1 414 | -821 |
| Net income | 5 216 | 4 264 | -1 543 | 2 984 |
Depreciation and amortisation were charged against income for the period by SEK - thousand (-), of which SEK - thousand (-) for the fourth quarter.
| SEK thousands | Dec 31. 2020 | Dec 31. 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Tangible fixed assets | 12 | 12 |
| Participations in Group companies | 772 375 | 771 346 |
| Shares and participations | 14 662 | 5 746 |
| Other financial fixed assets | 7 019 | 5 304 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2 846 | 1 353 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 5 928 | 15 686 |
| Current tax receivables | 517 | – |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 48 | 40 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 293 703 | 217 991 |
| Total assets | 1 097 110 | 1 017 478 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 954 375 | 958 535 |
| Provisions | 8 845 | 6 570 |
| Current tax liabilities | – | 1 223 |
| Accounts payable | 379 | 48 |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 127 162 | 42 454 |
| Other short-term non-interest-bearing liabilities | 749 | 660 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 5 600 | 7 988 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 1 097 110 | 1 017 478 |
This interim report has been prepared for the Group in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 2 of the Swedish Financial Reporting Board, Accounting for Legal Entities.
Unless otherwise stated below, the accounting principles applied to the Group and the Parent Company are consistent with the accounting principles used in the presentation of the most recent Annual Report.
The company has received government grants related to COVID-19, primarily in form of short-time work allowance, and these are reported as "Other operating revenue". These are recognised in the income statement when it is assessed that it is reasonably certain that the conditions have been met and the grants have been received or will be received. The Group has not received any other forms of government assistance.
No standards, amendments or interpretations that have come into force in 2020 are expected to have any material impact on the Group.
Fair value has been measured for all financial assets and liabilities pursuant to IFRS 13. Other financial fixed assets, accounts receivable, other current receivables, cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, other liabilities and interest bearing liabilities are recorded at amortised cost. Financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost amount to SEK 1,215,100 thousand (949,826) and SEK 61,502 thousand (67,410). For the Group's other financial assets and financial liabilities, the reported values are considered to be a good approximation of the fair values. A calculation of fair value based on discounted future cash flows, where a discount rate reflecting the counterparty's credit risk constitutes the most significant input, is not deemed to give any significant difference compared to the reported value.
Classified in level 3 are financial assets, which relate to unlisted shares, and have been valued based on latest material transactions. During the period the valuation of a non-listed shareholding generated an impact of SEK 8,916 (0) thousand on the income statement in connection with valuation in conjunction with a new share issue in the company. Vitrolife did not participate in this new share issue. This effect is reported among financial items. Classified in level 3 are also liabilities which relate to additional purchase prices, for which fair value have been estimated in cases where the time for effectiveness can be determined with certainty and the effect on Group level is material. Calculation is perfomed by future expected payments being discounted by current market rates for the duration of the liability. The measurement of fair value for financial liabilities in level 3 has during the period generated an effect on the income statement of SEK -374 thousand (-390). This effect is reported among financial items.
| Fair value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | levels Dec 31.2020 Dec 31.2019 | |||
| Financial assets | ||||
| Financial assets to fair value | ||||
| through income statement | 3 | 14 662 | 5 746 | |
| Total Financial assets | 14 662 | 5 746 | ||
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Financial liabilities to fair value | ||||
| through income statement | 3 | 8 161 | 8 860 | |
| Total Financial liabilities | 8 161 | 8 860 |
Level 1: valued at fair value based on quoted prices on an active market for identical assets. Level 2: valued at fair value based on other observable inputs for assets and liabilities than quoted price included in level 1. Level 3: valued at fair value based on inputs for assets and liabilities unobservable to the market.
| SEK thousands | Dec 31.2020 Dec 31.2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | ||
| Pledged assets | 36 072 | 31 529 |
| Contingent liabilities | 3 030 | 1 488 |
| Parent company | ||
| Pledged assets | 10 119 | 8 404 |
| Contingent liabilities | 6 050 | 6 107 |
Pledged assets pertain to floating charges for own commitments and collateral pledged for endowment insurance plans (cost). Contingent liabilities refer to guarantee to Swedish Customs, the difference between market value and book value for endowment insurance plans and parent company guarantees for subsidiaries.
The great majority of Vitrolife's sales are of products that clearly represent separate performance obligations. Sales of products are recorded as revenue when they have been delivered to the customer. Vitrolife also sells services in the form of the servicing of products, primarily in the Technology division, and also in the form of the recharging of freight. Servicing is largely invoiced in advance and is recorded as revenue during the course of the servicing contract. Servicing revenues not recognised as revenue are reported as deferred income (contractual liabilities) in the balance sheet. In Vitrolife's assessment these services are also clearly separate performance obligations. The table below presents the division of products and services in net sales.
Vitrolife applies the following geographic segments: EMEA, North- and South America, Japan and Pacific and Asia. Previously, the organization was divided into five business units, but in 2019 a new structure was introduced, which now consists of three divisions; Consumables, Technology and Genomics. Business units Media and Disposable Devices have been merged into Consumables, and business units Time-Lapse and ART Equipment into Technology. Those sales that are not categorised into any of these divisions are essentially freight. Revenue per division and segment is presented in the tables below. For more information on the company's segments, see note 5.
| Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| EMEA | 533 | 596 | 168 | 167 |
| of which Sweden | 20 | 19 | 5 | 6 |
| North- and South America | 226 | 284 | 69 | 86 |
| Japan and Pacific | 214 | 240 | 64 | 70 |
| Asia | 273 | 360 | 82 | 86 |
| Total | 1 246 | 1 480 | 382 | 409 |
| Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Consumables | 752 | 841 | 215 | 213 |
| Technology | 363 | 489 | 129 | 156 |
| Genomics | 107 | 125 | 32 | 34 |
| Other | 24 | 24 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 1 246 | 1 480 | 382 | 409 |
| Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Products | 1 163 | 1 396 | 361 | 387 |
| Services | 83 | 84 | 21 | 22 |
| Total | 1 246 | 1 480 | 382 | 409 |
Vitrolife consists of three divisions whose products are sold by four geographic market organisations. Vitrolife reports net sales and market contribution per geographic segment. Market contribution is defined as gross income reduced with the selling expenses per market. The balance sheet is not followed up per segment.
| EMEA | North- and South America | Japan and Pacific | Asia | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
| Net sales | 533 130 | 595 930 | 226 064 | 283 933 | 213 826 | 240 064 | 272 552 | 360 205 | 1 245 572 | 1 480 132 |
| Gross income | 321 892 | 368 284 | 126 150 | 164 169 | 143 961 | 168 980 | 175 664 | 237 219 | 767 667 | 938 652 |
| Selling expenses | -83 948 | -95 932 | -35 559 | -46 465 | -41 437 | -43 767 | -35 982 | -45 419 | -196 927 | -231 582 |
| Market contribution | 237 944 | 272 352 | 90 591 | 117 704 | 102 524 | 125 213 | 139 681 | 191 800 | 570 740 | 707 070 |
| Fixed assets* | 749 595 | 831 892 | 92 410 | 114 039 | 2 345 | 4 849 | 482 | 836 | 844 833 | 951 616 |
| EMEA | North- and South America | Japan and Pacific | Asia | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
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| Net sales | 167 940 | 166 915 | 69 141 | 85 776 | 63 563 | 70 352 | 81 743 | 86 443 | 382 387 | 409 486 | |
| Gross income | 108 399 | 100 152 | 42 680 | 47 893 | 45 800 | 49 403 | 54 947 | 55 040 | 251 825 | 252 488 | |
| Selling expenses | -20 269 | -26 140 | -6 520 | -12 416 | -11 645 | -12 880 | -9 736 | -10 671 | -48 171 | -62 107 | |
| Market contribution | 88 130 | 74 012 | 36 160 | 35 477 | 34 155 | 36 523 | 45 210 | 44 369 | 203 655 | 190 381 | |
| Fixed assets* | 749 595 | 831 892 | 92 410 | 114 039 | 2 345 | 4 849 | 482 | 836 | 844 833 | 951 616 |
* Fixed assets refer to intangible and tangible fixed assets, i.e. excluding financial instruments and deferred tax assets.
This report includes certain key ratios not defined in IFRS, but they are included in the report as company management considers that this information makes it easier for investors to analyze the Group's financial performance and position. Investors should regard these alternative key ratios as complementing rather than replacing financial information in accordance with IFRS. Please note that Vitrolife's definitions of these key ratios may differ from other companies' definitions of the same terms. Basis for calculation of financial information for rolling 12 month is found in sections consolidated income statements per quarter and key ratios per quarter, total Group.
As Vitrolife's gross and operating income is significantly impacted by the amortisation of surplus values related to the acquisitions that the company has carried out, it is management's assessment that it is appropriate to illustrate the Group's profitability and earning capacity by presenting gross and operating income adjusted for amortisation of these surplus values. Reconciliation of these figures are presented directly in the financial reports. Vitrolife also reports adjusted gross and operating margin, which are defined as the above mentioned income measures in relation to net sales.
As amortisation of surplus values related to the acquisitions that Vitrolife has carried out is charged against operating income, it is management's assessment that operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is a fairer measure of the Group's earning capacity compared to operating income (EBIT). Vitrolife's Board aims to achieve growth while maintaining profitability, where profitability is followed up through operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA).
| January-December | October-December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Operating income | 370.0 | 487.9 | 147.3 | 131.0 |
| Depreciation and amortisation |
84.1 | 99.4 | 16.9 | 28.5 |
| Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) |
454.1 | 587.3 | 164.2 | 159.5 |
It is Vitrolife's assessment that return on equity is an appropriate measure to illustrate to stakeholders how well the Group invests its equity.
| Dec 31. | Dec 31. | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2019 | 2019 |
| Average shareholders' equity, rolling 12 month | 1 943.8 | 1 678.0 |
| Net income, rolling 12 month | 286.8 | 382.8 |
| Return on equity, % | 14.8 | 22.8 |
One of Vitrolife's financial objectives is to have a strong financial capital base to enable continued high growth, both organic and through acquisitions. In relation to this, Group management follows up the ratio of net debt in relation to rolling 12-month operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). According to Vitrolife's financial objectives, this ratio should normally not exceed three times. Management assesses that this ratio gives creditors and investors important information concerning the Group's attitude to debt.
| Dec 31. | Dec 31. | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | 2020 | 2019 |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 48.8 | 61.2 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Adjustment of interest-bearing liabilities related to leasing agreements |
-62.4 | -75.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -973.6 | -689.5 |
| Net debt | -973.6 | -689.5 |
| SEK thousands | Dec 31. 2020 |
Dec 31. 2019 |
| Net debt | -973.6 | -689.5 |
| Operating profit, rolling 12 month | 370.0 | 487.9 |
| Depreciation and amortisation, rolling 12 month | 84.1 | 99.4 |
| Rolling 12 month EBITDA | 454.1 | 587.3 |
| Net debt / Rolling 12 month EBITDA | -2.1 | -1.2 |
As a large part of Vitrolife's sales are in other currencies than the reporting currency of SEK, sales are not only impacted by actual growth, but also by currency effects. To analyse sales adjusted for currency effects, the key ratio of sales growth in local currency is used. The percentage effects in the following tables are calculated by each amount in SEK millions in relation to net sales in the same period previous year (which is presented in note 4).
| Net sales per geographic segment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA | North and South America | Japan and Pacific | Asia | |||||
| Jan-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
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| Growth in local currency, SEK M | -51 | 10 | -46 | -8 | -19 | -2 | -78 | 0 |
| Growth in local currency, % | -9 | 6 | -17 | -10 | -8 | -3 | -22 | 0 |
| Currency effects, SEK M | -12 | -9 | -12 | -9 | -7 | -5 | -10 | -4 |
| Currency effects, % | -2 | -5 | -3 | -10 | -3 | -7 | -2 | -5 |
| Total growth, SEK M | -63 | 1 | -58 | -17 | -26 | -7 | -88 | -4 |
| Total growth, % | -11 | 1 | -20 | -20 | -11 | -10 | -24 | -5 |
| Consumables | Technology | Genomics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
|
| Growth in local currency, SEK M | -67 | 31 | -111 | 104 | -12 | 116 |
| Growth in local currency, % | -8 | 7 | -23 | 34 | -10 | n/a |
| Currency effects, SEK M | -22 | 37 | -16 | 31 | -5 | 9 |
| Currency effects, % | -2 | 11 | -2 | 12 | -4 | n/a |
| Total growth, SEK M | -89 | 68 | -127 | 135 | -17 | 125 |
| Total growth, % | -10 | 18 | -25 | 46 | -14 | n/a |
| Consumables | Technology | Genomics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Oct-Dec 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
|
| Growth in local currency, SEK M | 14 | -1 | -15 | 35 | 1 | 31 |
| Growth in local currency, % | 7 | -4 | -10 | 27 | 2 | n/a |
| Currency effects, SEK M | -12 | 10 | -12 | 11 | -3 | 3 |
| Currency effects, % | -6 | 10 | -7 | 13 | -10 | n/a |
| Total growth, SEK M | 2 | 9 | -27 | 46 | -2 | 34 |
| Total growth, % | 1 | 6 | -17 | 40 | -8 | n/a |
| Jan-Sep 2020 |
Jan-Dec 2019 |
Jul-Sep 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic growth in local currency, SEK M | -193 | 135 | 0 | 34 |
| Organic growth in local currency, % | -13 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
| Acquired growth, SEK M | – | 116 | – | 31 |
| Acquired growth, % | – | 10 | – | 10 |
| Currency effects, SEK M | -42 | 78 | -27 | 24 |
| Currency effects, % | -3 | 6 | -7 | 7 |
| Total growth, SEK M | -235 | 329 | -27 | 89 |
| Total growth, % | -16 | 29 | -7 | 28 |
| January – December | October – December | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| Gross margin, % | 61.6 | 63.4 | 65.9 | 61.7 | |
| Adjusted gross margin, % | 63.6 | 66.3 | 66.8 | 64.3 | |
| Operating margin before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), % | 36.5 | 39.7 | 42.9 | 39.0 | |
| Operating margin (EBIT), % | 29.7 | 33.0 | 38.5 | 32.0 | |
| Net margin, % | 23.1 | 25.9 | 28.1 | 23.6 | |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 87.5 | 84.1 | 87.5 | 84.1 | |
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK | 18.54 | 16.53 | 18.54 | 16.53 | |
| Return on equity, % | 14.8 | 22.8 | 14.8 | 22.8 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK | 3.28 | 3.81 | 1.58 | 1.08 | |
| Net debt*, SEK millions | -973.6 | -689.5 | -973.6 | -689.5 |
* Negative amount implies net claim.
For definitions, motivations and reconciliations, see pages 14-15 and 17.
| SEK thousands | Oct-Dec 2020 |
Jul-Sep 2020 |
Apr-Jun 2020 |
Jan-Mar 2020 |
Oct-Dec 2019 |
Jul-Sep 2019 |
Apr-Jun 2019 |
Jan-Mar 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 382 387 | 320 148 | 209 166 | 333 870 | 409 486 | 377 991 | 380 731 | 311 924 |
| Cost of goods sold | -130 562 | -121 122 | -97 973 | -128 249 | -156 998 | -134 642 | -135 823 | -114 017 |
| Gross income | 251 825 | 199 027 | 111 194 | 205 621 | 252 488 | 243 349 | 244 908 | 197 907 |
| Selling expenses | -48 171 | -40 741 | -48 751 | -59 265 | -62 106 | -56 097 | -66 130 | -47 249 |
| Administrative expenses | -26 717 | -31 503 | -24 735 | -31 470 | -25 611 | -33 865 | -30 732 | -29 174 |
| Research and development costs | -26 052 | -17 795 | -22 261 | -25 652 | -30 826 | -23 543 | -24 576 | -20 571 |
| Other operating revenues and expenses | - 3 556 | 3 483 | 963 | 4 569 | -2 945 | 634 | -534 | 2 620 |
| Operating income | 147 330 | 112 471 | 16 410 | 93 803 | 131 000 | 130 478 | 122 936 | 103 533 |
| Financial income and expenses | -9 643 | 508 | -4 961 | 10 271 | -7 878 | 6 412 | -739 | 6 953 |
| Income after financial items | 137 688 | 112 980 | 11 449 | 104 074 | 123 122 | 136 890 | 122 197 | 110 485 |
| Income taxes | -30 150 | -24 390 | 180 | -23 966 | -26 673 | -30 091 | -27 241 | -24 850 |
| Net income | 107 538 | 88 590 | 11 629 | 80 108 | 96 449 | 106 799 | 94 955 | 85 635 |
| Attributable to | ||||||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 107 222 | 88 163 | 11 625 | 79 836 | 96 127 | 106 705 | 94 635 | 85 318 |
| Non-controlling interests | 316 | 427 | 5 | 272 | 322 | 94 | 320 | 317 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs | -16 868 | -21 475 | -23 470 | -22 257 | -28 543 | -24 762 | -23 496 | -22 586 |
| Oct-Dec 2020 |
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| Shareholders' equity, attributable to the | ||||||||
| Parent Company's shareholders, SEK millions | 2 012.6 | 1 956.0 | 1 883.7 | 1 922.5 | 1 794.0 | 1 724.3 | 1 600.1 | 1 593.6 |
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK | 18.54 | 18.02 | 17.35 | 17.71 | 16.53 | 15.88 | 14.74 | 14.68 |
| Return on equity, % | 14.8 | 14.6 | 16.1 | 21.4 | 22.8 | 23.1 | 22.3 | 22.2 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||||
| per share, SEK | 1.58 | 0.89 | 0.63 | 0.19 | 1.08 | 1.43 | 0.98 | 0.32 |
Gross income before amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets.
Operating income before amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets.
activities per share The cash flow from operating activities for the period in relation to the average number of outstanding shares for the period.
Income for the period in relation to the average number of outstanding shares for the period.
Shareholders' equity and noncontrolling interests as a percentage of total assets.
Gross income as a percentage of net sales for the period.
Gross income reduced with the selling expenses per market.
Interest-bearing liabilities (excluding financial liabilities related to leasing agreements) minus interest-bearing receivables minus cash and cash equivalents.
Net debt in relation to rolling 12 months operating income before amortisation and depreciation (EBITDA).
Operating income before depreciation and amortisation as a percentage of net sales for the period.
Operating income as a percentage of net sales for the period.
Income for the period as a percentage of net sales for the period.
Rolling 12 months net income as a percentage of the average shareholders' equity for the same period.
Shareholders' equity in relation to the number of shares outstanding at closing day.
The following explanations are intended to help the reader to understand certain specific terms and expressions in Vitrolife's reports:
Using biological systems (living cells, organs or animals) to test how well a product or input material functions in relation to a requirement specification.
Removal of one or several cells from living tissue for diagnostic evaluation.
Combination of biology and technology, which primarily means using cells or components from cells (such as enzymes or DNA) in technical applications.
An embryo at days 5-7 after fertilization. Cell division has gone so far that the first cell differentiation has taken place and the embryo thereby now has two different types of cells.
Describes the process when new cells are added to tissue in order to treat a disorder.
An investigation in healthy or sick people in order to study the effect of a pharmaceutical or treatment method.
A fertilized and cell divided egg.
A process that has been taken out from a cell to take place in an artificial environment instead, for example in a test tube.
Biological processes in living cells and tissue when they are in their natural place in whole organisms.
Equipment for culture of embryos in a controlled environment.
Intra-Uterine Insemination, "artificial insemination". A high concentration of active sperms is injected in order to increase the chance of pregnancy.
Fertilization between the woman's and the man's sex cells and cultivation of embryos outside the body.
Comprise devices used to make a diagnosis of a disease, treat a disease and as rehabilitation.
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), also called preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), is a test for chromosome copy number that can be used during IVF to help determine the chromosomal status of an embryo from a biopsy of one or more cells. The results of PGT-A aid in the selection of an embryo likely to have a normal number of chromosomes (euploid) for transfer to the woman and help avoid those with abnormal copy number (aneuploid) that may result in IVF failure or miscarriage.
Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic and single gene defects (PGT-M), also called preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), is a test to find specific hereditary genetic diseases that are caused by a single defective gene. This test is used for couples who have a genetic mutation that can cause a genetic disease where the couple want to be sure that their child will not carry this disease.
Research that is done before a pharmaceutical or a treatment method is sufficiently documented to be studied in people, for example testing of substances on tissue samples and later testing on experimental animals.
Technology for supervision of embryos. Pictures of the development of the embryo are taken in short time interval, then played as a film and analyzed.
Process for converting a material to a glasslike solid state, for example through rapid freezing, in this case rapid freezing of eggs and embryos, in order to be able to carry out IVF on a later occasion.
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