Delayed recovery but continued strong margin and liquidity

Net sales for the quarter amounted to MSEK 25.4 (47.5), down by 46.5 % compared to last year. However, the 74.2 (66.7) % gross margin proved stronger than last year's second-quarter results. The operating profit this period before depreciation and tax (EBITDA) amounted to MSEK -1.8 (9.6), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of -6.9 (20.3) %. Cash flow was negative at MSEK -2.8 (MSEK -0.5, adjusted for foreign currency effects). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 47.1.

The quarter in brief (April - June 2023)

  • Net revenue amounted to MSEK 25.4 (47.5). The quarter had a positive currency effect of 4 % compared to the previous year
  • Gross margin was 74.2 (66.7) %
  • Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was MSEK -1.8 (9.6)
  • Operating profit after depreciation and before tax (EBIT) was MSEK -5.3 (11.5)
  • Cash flow amounted to MSEK -2.8 (-0.4) (-0.5 including currency effect). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 47.1 (53.6)

Significant events during the quarter in brief(April - June 2023)

  • New board member, Bengt Engström
  • Warrant program
  • New sales agents in Bangladesh and Spain
  • Signs new agreement

The report is enclosed in this press release and is available to download on ir.polygiene.com/news

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