Optomed Plc Stock Exchange Release 7 November 2024 at 9.00, Helsinki
Optomed Plc: Interim Report, January - September 2024
July - September 2024
Revenue decreased by 26.3 percent to EUR 3.1 (4.2) million against a strong comparison period of Q3-2023 that was supported by a Device segment delivery to Spain worth approximately EUR 0.8 million and a large delivery to China
Devices segment revenue decreased by 55.5 percent to EUR 0.8 (1.8) million. Without the Q3 2023  one-time deal in Spain, the revenue would have decreased EUR 0.2 million.
Software segment revenue decreased by 4.0 percent to EUR 2.3 (2.4) million.
EBITDA was EUR -0.8 (-0.0) million corresponding to -26.2 (-1.1) percent of revenue.
Optomed received a payment of EUR 0.5 million from the Chinese customer to which the Company has a credit loss provision of 75%. This positively affected the EBITDA EUR 0.3 million. The total amount of the receivable in the balance sheet is now EUR 0.3 million.
EBITDA was negatively affected by an inventory revaluation of EUR 0.3 million and positively affected by EUR 0.4 million reversal of credit loss provision related to China.
Optomed decreased its outlook on 25 September 2024. According to the new outlook, Optomed expects its full year 2024 revenue to decrease from 2023. Previously, Optomed expected its revenue to grow in 2024.
January - September 2024
Revenue decreased by 13.1 percent to EUR 10.0 (11.4) million.
Devices segment revenue decreased by 30.4 percent to EUR 2.8 (4.0) million. The comparison period included one-time deal of EUR 0.8 million in Spain. Without the deal, the revenue would have decreased EUR 0.4 million.
Software segment revenue decreased by 3.9 percent to EUR 7.2 (7.5) million.
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR -2,3 (-0,7) million corresponding to -22.8 (-6.2) percent of revenue and EBITDA amounted to -2.6 (-1.6) EUR million.
Optomed Aurora with AEYE-DS AI successfully received FDA clearance in Q2-2024.
Optomed signed a shareholder's agreement with Zhongbao Fund to establish a joint venture in China in Q2-2024.
Optomed successfully completed directed share issue in Q2-2024 raising gross proceeds approximately EUR 7.9 million.
Key figures
EUR,         Q3/202  Q3/202  Change,    Q1      Q1       Change,    2023
thousand     4       3       %          -Q3/20  -Q3/202  %
24      3
Revenue      3,109   4,218   -26.3%     9,941   11,440   -13.1%     15,100
Gross        1,692   2,841   -40.4%     6,355   7,803    -18.6%     10,292
profit *
Gross        54.4%   67.4%              63.9%   68.2%               68.2%
margin % *
EBITDA       -814    -48     -1,583.5%  -2,647  -1,024   -158.5%    -1,781
EBITDA       -26.2%  -1.1%              -26.6%  -8.9%               -11.8%
margin *, %
Adjusted     -814    263     -409.5%    -2,264  -713     -217.7%    -1,470
EBITDA *
Adjusted     -26.2%  6.2%               -22.8%  -6.2%               -9.7%
EBITDA
margin
*, %
Operating    -1,400  -603    -132.2%    -4,460  -2,655   -68.0%     -3,974
result
(EBIT)
Operating    -45.0%  -14.3%             -44.9%  -23.2%              -26.3%
margin
(EBIT) *, %
Adjusted     -1,400  -291    -380.2%    -4,077  -2,343   -74.0%     -3,663
operating
result
(EBIT) *
Adjusted     -45.0%  -6.9%              -41.0%  -20.5%              -24.3%
operating
margin
(EBIT
margin)
*, %
Net profit/  -1,577  -439    -258.8%    -4,460  -2,911   -53.2%     -4,441
loss
Earnings     -0.09   -0.03   -217.6%    -0.25   -0.18    -35.6%     -0.27
per share
Cash flow    -1,434  767     -287.0%    -2,006  -120     -1,575.7%  -615
from
operating
activities
Net Debt     -8,343  -4,890  70.6%      -8,343  -4,890   70.6 %     -3,768
Net debt/    2.5     3.6                2.5     3.6                 2.1
EBITDA
(LTM)
*
Net debt/    2.8     4.6                2.8     4.6                 2.6
Adjusted
EBITDA
(LTM) *
Equity       76.5%   68.9%              76.5%   68.9%               70.0%
ratio  *
R&D          307     297     3.4%       941     942      0.0%       1,280
expenses
personnel
R&D          174     192     -9.2%      483     505      -4.4%      644
expenses
other
costs
Total R&D    481     489     -1.6%      1,425   1,447    -1.6%      1,924
expenses
*) Alternative performance measures, see section Alternative Performance Measures for definitions and calculations.
Optomed presents Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted operating result as alternative performance measures to enhance comparability of business performance between reporting periods.
CEO Review
Our third-quarter results have highlighted both achievements and areas for improvement. Our performance did not meet expectations, particularly within the traditional capex sales of the Device segment, where we faced a tough comparison of Q3 2023, when we received a substantial one-time order of EUR 800 thousand from Spain and a large order from China. During the third quarter of 2024, the Devices segment didn't receive any individual large orders, and this dynamic can be seen as large revenue fluctuations between our quarters.
The Software segment showed relative stability, with a significant win in the dental imaging sector-a promising new business area for us-representing annual recurring revenue of several hundreds of thousands, although its implementation has been delayed to FY2025. Furthermore, we signed the final agreements for the substantial multi-year tender in the Finnish non-healthcare segment, initially communicated in Q2 and formally signed in Q3.
Following last year's large-scale delivery to Spain's screening initiative, Optomed has continued to pursue similar opportunities, with additional projects and tenders aiming to expand large-scale screening efforts in Italy and several Asian countries.
Regarding our joint venture in China, we have localized the software required for screening and prepared for a pilot project to achieve technical readiness. Additionally, we have completed the administrative work towards formally establishing the joint venture. The joint venture business in China will not generate revenue in 2024.
Our cash position remains strong at EUR 11 million and net debt at EUR -8,3 million.
Oculomics and Aurora AEYE
One of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare today is oculomics. This emerging area leverages eye imaging to detect and monitor systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. Industry experts anticipate that handheld cameras will capture 70-80% of oculomic images due to their accessibility and portability, positioning them as critical tools in this rapidly evolving market.
A significant amount of investment is flowing into oculomics, as rapid advancements in computing power and algorithm development drive innovation. Optomed is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these developments, having established itself as the only handheld camera company with FDA clearance for autonomous AI diagnostics-a significant achievement that underlines our commitment to advancing healthcare technology. Moreover, our next-generation handheld camera, designed specifically to accelerate oculomics applications, has recently obtained CE marking. We plan to launch this device in select markets at a time of our choosing.
Aurora AEYE Commercialization
Aurora AEYE's commercialization is progressing well, with promising market traction. The product has received encouraging feedback from end-users, sparking interest not only from in-clinic providers but also from home healthcare providers and mobile screening services. After the initial trial period, during which we executed, among others, software updates to both the camera and the portal, new accounts have been closed on a weekly basis. Furthermore, Aurora AEYE is currently being piloted in some of the largest U.S. hospital systems, where it is demonstrating the advantages of portable AI solutions over traditional tele-retinal programs. To further support expansion, Optomed is working closely with AEYE Health to onboard distributors and resellers, with numerous large reseller groups expressing interest in the product.
As we move forward, Optomed's focus on innovation within oculomics and commitment to strategic partnerships will continue to position us as a leader in transforming accessible healthcare diagnostics worldwide.
Juho Himberg
CEO
Outlook 2024
Optomed expects its full year 2024 revenue to decrease compared to 2023.
Telephone conference
A telephone conference for analysts, investors and media will be arranged on 7 November 2024 at 11.00 EET, (10.00 CET). The event will be held in English. The presentation material will be available at www.optomed.com/investors 10.00 EET at the latest.
The participants are requested to register for the call-in advance by email to sakari.knuutti@optomed.com.
Please see the call-in numbers below:
FI +358 9 856 263 00
SE +46 8 505 218 52
UK +44 20 3321 5273
US +1 646 838 1719
FR +33 1 70 99 53 92
The conference id is 705 416 745#
Please note that by dialing into the conference call, the participant agrees that personal information such as name and company name will be collected.
Group performance
July - September 2024
In July - September 2024, Group revenue decreased by 26.3 percent to EUR 3,109 (4,218) thousand. The Devices-segment revenue decreased 55.5 percent to EUR 813 (1,825) thousand against a strong comparison period of Q3-2023 that was supported a delivery to Spain worth approximately EUR 0.8 million. The Software segment revenue decreased by 4.0 percent to EUR 2,297 (2,393) thousand.
In July-September 2024, the gross margin decreased to 54.4 percent from 67.4 percent of last year. The decrease was driven by the inventory revaluation of EUR 0.3 million
EBITDA decreased and it was EUR -814 (-48) thousand. As gross margin, EBITDA was negatively affected by an inventory revaluation of EUR 0.3 million and, additionally, positively affected by EUR 0.4 reversal of credit loss provision related to China.
EBIT decreased and it was EUR -1,400 (-603) thousand.
In July - September 2024, net financial items amounted to EUR -198 (144) thousand and consisted mainly of interest income and the translation effect of CNY and USD to EUR.
January - September 2024
In January - September 2024, Group revenue decreased by 13.1 percent to EUR 9,941 (11,440) thousand. Devices segment's revenue decreased by 30.4 percent while the Software segment's revenue decreased by 3.9 percent.
The gross margin decreased to 63.9 percent from 68.2 percent last year.
EBITDA amounted to EUR -2,647 (-1,024) thousand and EBIT was EUR -4,460 (-2,655) thousand.  
Net financial items amounted to EUR -52 (-315) thousand and consisted mainly of interest income and the translation effect of Chinese RMB to EUR.
In Q2-2024, Optomed Aurora with AEYE-DS AI successfully received FDA clearance.
In Q2-2024 Optomed signed a shareholder's agreement with regards to a joint venture in China with Zhongbao, a Chinese private equity firm based in Shenzhen, China. The firm focuses on growth opportunities, and it invests in a diversified range of industries. Optomed will own 19.9% of the joint venture and Zhongbao 80.1%. The business model for this venture will be a recurring revenue model, ensuring sustainability and long-term success.
Cash flow and financial position
July - September 2024
In July - September 2024, the cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR -1,434 (767) thousand. Net cash used in investing activities was EUR -412 (-615) thousand and relates to capitalized development expenses. Net cash from financing activities amounted to EUR 681 (3,721) thousand. The net cash from financing activities was positively affected by option subscriptions.
Consolidated cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to EUR 10,963 (9,565) thousand. Net debt was EUR -8,343 (-4,890) thousand at the end of the period.
Net working capital was EUR 2,093 (2,802) thousand at the end of the period.
Optomed has large trade receivables from a Chinese customer. The customer has missed several payments since H2-2023 and, consequently, the specific loss allowance weighted average loss rate was increased to 75% in Q2-2024. In Q3, Optomed received EUR 455 thousand payment from the customer which reduced credit loss provision by EUR 340 thousand. However, the credit loss provision of 75 % remains as-is. The total amount of the receivable in the balance sheet is now EUR 269 thousand.
January - September 2024
In January- September 2024, the cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR -2,006 (-120) thousand.
Net cash used in investing activities was EUR -1,482 (-1,828) thousand and relates to capitalized development expenses.
Net cash from financing activities amounted to EUR 7,298 (3,024) thousand.
Optomed completed a directed share issue consisting of 1,500,000 shares and collected gross proceeds of approximately EUR 7.9 million in June 26 2024.
Devices segment
Optomed has two synergistic business segments: Devices and Software.
The Devices segment develops, commercializes, and manufactures easy-to-use, and affordable handheld fundus cameras, that are suitable for any clinic for screening of various eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and AMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration).
EUR, thousand   Q3/2024  Q3/202  Change,  Q1      Q1-Q3/2023  Change, %  2023
3       %        -Q3/20
24
Revenue         813      1,825   -55.5%   2,776   3,986       -30.4%     5,009
Gross profit *  91       1,124   -91.9%   1,302   2,356       -44.8%     2,947
Gross margin %  11.1%    61.6%            46.9%   59.1%                  58.8%
*
EBITDA          -510     -50     -919.8%  -1,558  -693        -124.6%    -1,264
EBITDA margin   -62.8%   -2.7%            -56.1%  -17.4%                 -25.2%
*, %
Operating       -885     -413    -114.4%  -2,754  -1,769      -55.7%     -2,707
result (EBIT)
Operating       -108.9%  -22.6%           -99.2%  -44.4%                 -54.0%
margin (EBIT)
*, %
*) Alternative performance measures, see section Alternative Performance Measures for definitions and calculations.
July - September 2024
In July - September 2024, the Devices segment revenue decreased by 55.5 percent to EUR 813 (1,825) thousand as no large deliveries were made during the quarter. The revenue remained stable in the US and in the OEM channel. Revenue declined in China and the distributor revenue decreased against a strong comparison period of Q3-2023 that was supported by a Device segment delivery to Spain worth approximately EUR 0.8 million and a large delivery to China
The gross margin was 11.1 (61.6) percent. The decrease was driven by the inventory revaluation of EUR 0.3 million.
EBITDA was EUR -510 (-50) thousand or -62.8 (-2.7) percent of revenue. EBITDA was negatively affected by an inventory revaluation of EUR 0.3 million and positively affected by EUR 0.4 reversal of credit loss provision related to China.
January - September 2024
In January - September 2024, the Devices segment revenue decreased by 30.4 percent to EUR 2,776 (3,986) thousand. The decrease was driven by weaker than expected sales of the global distributor sales and OEM channels.
The gross margin decreased to 46.9 percent from 59.1 percent. The decrease was driven by the inventory revaluation of EUR 0.3 million.
EBITDA was EUR -1,558 (-693) thousand or -56.1 (-17.4) percent of revenue.
Software segment
Optomed has two synergistic business segments: Devices and Software.
The Software segment develops and commercializes screening software for diabetic retinopathy and cancer screening for healthcare organizations. The segment also distributes off-the-shelf products from selected partners to supplement its own solutions and expertise and provides software consultation to support the Devices segment screening solution projects.
EUR, thousand   Q3/202  Q3/202  Change,  Q1      Q1-Q3/2023  Change, %  2023
4       3       %        -Q3/20
24
Revenue         2,297   2,393   -4.0%    7,165   7,454       -3.9%      10,091
Gross profit *  1,602   1,718   -6.8%    5,044   5,447       -7.4%      7,346
Gross margin %  69.7%   71.8%            70.4%   73.1%                  72.8%
*
EBITDA          486     636     -23.6%   1,468   2,004       -26.8%     2,629
EBITDA margin   21.2%   26.6%            20.5%   26.9%                  26.1%
*, %
Operating       277     448     -38.1%   858     1,456       -41.1%     1,889
result (EBIT)
Operating       12.1%   18.7%            12.0%   19.5%                  18.7%
margin (EBIT)
*, %
*) Alternative performance measures, see section Alternative Performance Measures for definitions and calculations.
 
July - September 2024
In July - September 2024, the Software segment decreased by 4.0 percent to EUR 2,297 (2,393) thousand.
The gross margin decreased and was 69.7 (71.8) percent.
EBITDA was EUR 486 (636) thousand or 21.2 (26.6) percent of revenue.
During the quarter, the Software segment won a dental imaging related public procurement process in Finland. However, the final agreements are yet to be signed and the revenue from the project and later from the service is expected to start only in 2025. The annual recurring revenue is expected to be in the range of several hundreds of thousands.
January - September 2024
In January - September 2024, the Software segment revenue decreased by 3.9 percent to EUR 7,165 (7,454) thousand.
Gross margin decreased and it was 70.4 (73.1) percent. EBITDA was EUR 1,468 (2,004) thousand or 20.5 (26.9) percent of revenue.
Group-wide expenses
Group-wide expenses relate to functions supporting the entire group such as treasury, group accounting, marketing, legal, HR, and IT.
July - September 2024
Group-wide operating expenses amounted to EUR 789 (635) thousand.
January - September 2024
Group-wide operating expenses amounted to EUR 2,566 (2,335) thousand.
Personnel
Number of personnel at the end of the reporting period.
9/2024  9/2023  12/2023
Devices       49      47      47
Software      47      46      47
Group common  17      21      20
Total         113     116     114
Corporate Governance
Optomed complies with Finnish laws and regulations, Optomed's Articles of Association, the rules of Nasdaq Helsinki and the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2020 issued by the Securities Market Association of Finland. The code is publicly available at http://cgfinland.fi/en/. Optomed's corporate governance statement 2023 is available on the company website www.optomed.com/investors/.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting held on 10 May 2024 adopted the financial statements for the financial period ended on 31 December 2023, discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO from liability for the financial period ended on 31 December 2023 and adopted the Company's Remuneration Report and Remuneration Policy for Governing Bodies.
The Annual General Meeting resolved in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors that no dividend will be paid for the year 2023.
The number of members of the Board of Directors was confirmed as six. Catherine Calarco, Ty Lee, Seppo Mäkinen, Petri Salonen, Reijo Tauriainen and Anna Tenstam were re-elected as members of the Board.
The Annual General Meeting confirmed the annual Board remuneration as follows:
Chairman of the Board EUR 36,000
members of the Board EUR 18,000.
In addition, a meeting fee in the amount of EUR 300 is paid to the Chairpersons and EUR 200 to members of the Committees for each Committee meeting. 40 percent of the Board remuneration is paid in Optomed shares and 60 percent in cash. The part of the Board remuneration paid in Optomed shares will, if possible, be conveyed from the treasury shares of the Company in accordance with the authorization of the Board of Directors to resolve on the issuance of shares and special rights entitling to shares. The remuneration will be paid once a year in August, after Optomed's Q1-Q3 report has been announced.
The Annual General Meeting decided to re-elect KPMG Oy Ab, a firm of authorized public accountants, as the Company's auditor. KPMG Oy Ab has informed the Company that Authorized Public Accountant Heidi Hyry acts as the auditor with principal responsibility. The auditor's remuneration will be paid in accordance with an invoice approved by the Company.
The Annual General Meeting resolved in accordance with the Board's proposal to amend the terms and conditions of the Stock Option Plans 2017B, 2018C, 2019A and 2019C so that the subscription periods for shares pursuant to all option rights granted under each Stock Option Plan will end on 31 December 2027.
The Annual General Meeting approved the authorization for the Board of Directors to repurchase Optomed's own shares and to accept them as pledge. Altogether no more than 1,813,039 shares may be repurchased or accepted as pledge. The authorization will be valid until the earlier of the end of the next Annual General Meeting or 18 months from the resolution of the Annual General Meeting.
The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on the issuance of shares and other special rights entitling to shares referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act. The number of shares to be issued based on this authorization may not exceed 1,813,039. The Board of Directors is authorized to resolve on all terms and conditions of the issuance of shares and special rights entitling to shares, including the right to derogate from the pre-emptive right of the shareholders. The authorization will be valid until the earlier of the end of the next Annual General Meeting or 18 months from the resolution of this Annual General Meeting.
Decisions of the Board of Directors:
At its meeting held after the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors elected from among its members Petri Salonen as its Chairman. The committee members were elected as follows:
Audit Committee:
Reijo Tauriainen (Chairman)
Catherine Calarco
Ty Lee
Anna Tenstam
Remuneration Committee:
Seppo Mäkinen (Chairman)
Ty Lee
Catherine Calarco
Shares and shareholders
The Company has one share series with all shares having the same rights. At the end of the review period Optomed Plc's share capital consisted of 19,630,397 shares and the Company held 34,729 shares in the treasury which approximately corresponds to 0.18 percent of the total amount of the shares and votes. Additional information with respect to the shares, shareholding and trading can be found on the Company's website www.optomed.com/investors/.
Flagging notifications
On 2 July 2024, Optomed announced that has received a notification in accordance with the Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act (as amended, the "SMA") from Sp Rahastoyhtiö Oy. According to the notification, the total holdings in Optomed shares and votes held the investment funds of Sp-Rahastoyhtiö (Säästöpankki Pienyhtiöt, Säästöpankki Kotimaaa) is 6.51 per cent of all of the registered shares in Optomed on 1 July 2024.
On 30 September 2024, Optomed announced that it has received a notification in accordance with the Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act (as amended, the "SMA") from Danske Bank A/S. According to the notification, the total holdings in Optomed shares and votes held by Danske Bank A/S is 5.08 per cent of all of the registered shares in Optomed on 26 September 2024.
Directed share issue
Optomed completed a directed share issue consisting of 1,500,000 shares and collected gross proceeds of approximately EUR 7.9 million in June 2024. According to the assessment of the Company, the Share Issue supports the Company's target best compared to other equity financing options.
The Board has considered other financing options, including various capital market financing options. According to the assessment of the Board, the other alternatives involved significant costs, timetable requirements as well as uncertainties related to the implementation which are not in the interest of the Company and its shareholders when taking into account the Company's capital needs and the need for rapidly developing the Company's business to utilise its market position. Therefore, the Board of the Company has considered that there is a weighty financial reason for the Company to deviate from the pre-emptive subscription rights, and according to the Board of the Company, the Share Issue is in the interest of the Company and its shareholders.
  
The subscription price was EUR 5.25 per Share. The subscription price represented a discount of approximately 13.8 per cent compared to the closing price of the Company's share on 26 June 2024. The subscription price has been determined through negotiations corresponding to a bookbuilding, involving a limited number of institutional and qualified investors. The investors were identified on the basis of their investment potential, expertise in the Company and its industry, and knowledge of the Finnish market. The purpose of the procedure has been to ensure the realisation of the financing arrangement and the subscription price being market based. The subscription price was credited in full to the Company's reserve for invested unrestricted equity.
New shares subscribed for in Optomed Plc's directed share issue have been registered into the Finnish Trade Register, and the shares were admitted to trading on the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd  on 1 July 2024.
Risks and uncertainties
The key risks and uncertainties are described in the company's Annual Report 2023 which was published on 29 February 2024. The complete report is available at https://www.optomed.com/investors/. The risk position of Optomed has not changed since then, except for that the risks titled "AURORA AEYE FDA CLEARANCE PROCESS" and "PUBLIC PROCUREMENT" are no longer applicable.  
Audit review
This financial report has not been audited by the company's auditors.
Financial reporting in 2025
13 February 2025   Financial Statement Bulletin for 1 January - 31 December 2024
6 May 2025             Interim Report for 1 January - 31 March 2025
7 August 2025         Half-Year Financial Report for 1 January - 30 June 2025
6 November 2025    Interim Report for 1 January - 30 September 2025
For more information, contact
Sakari Knuutti, CFO
E-mail: sakari.knuutti@optomed.com 
Juho Himberg, CEO
E-mail:  juho.himberg@optomed.com
About Optomed
Optomed is a Finnish medical technology company and one of the leading providers of handheld fundus cameras. Optomed combines handheld fundus cameras with software and artificial intelligence with the aim to transform the diagnostic process of various eye diseases, such as rapidly increasing diabetic retinopathy. In its business Optomed focuses on eye screening devices and software solutions related R&D in Finland and sales through different channels in over 60 countries.
www.optomed.com
Alternative Performance Measures
Optomed uses certain alternative performance measures (APMs) with the purpose to provide a better understanding of how the business develops. These APMs, as defined, cannot be fully compared with other companies' APMs.
Alternative          Definition
Performance
Measures
Gross profit         Revenue + Other operating income - Materials and services
expenses
Gross margin, %      Gross profit / Revenue
EBITDA               Operating result before depreciation, amortization and
impairment losses
EBITDA margin, %     EBITDA / Revenue
Operating result     Profit/loss after depreciation, amortization and
impairment losses
Operating margin, %  Operating result / Revenue
Adjusted operating   Operating result excluding items affecting comparability
result
Adjusted operating   Adjusted operating result / Revenue
margin, %
Adjusted EBITDA      EBITDA excluding items affecting comparability
Adjusted EBITDA      Adjusted EBITDA / Revenue
margin, %
Items affecting      Material items outside ordinary course of business
comparability        including restructuring costs, net gains or losses from
sale of business operations or other non-current assets,
strategic development projects, external advisory costs
related to capital reorganisation, impairment charges on
non-current assets incurred in connection with
restructurings, compensation for damages and transaction
costs related to business acquisitions.
Net Debt             Interest-bearing liabilities (borrowings from financial
institutions, government loans and subordinated loans) -
cash and cash equivalents (excl. lease liabilities
according to IFRS 16)
Net Debt / EBITDA    Net Debt /  EBITDA (for the last twelve months, LTM)
(LTM), times
Net Debt / Adjusted  Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA (for the last twelve months,
EBITDA (LTM), times  LTM)
Earnings per share   Net result / Weighted average number of outstanding
shares
Equity ratio, %      Total equity / Total assets
R&D expenses         Employee benefit expenses for R&D personnel and other
operational expenses related to R&D activities
Reconciliation of Alternative Performance Measures
In thousand  of Euro     Q3/2024  Q3/2023  Q1-Q3/2024  Q1-Q3/2023  2023
Revenue                  3,109    4,218    9,941       11,440      15,100
Other operating income   0        -6       10          28          49
Material and services    -1,417   -1,371   -3,596      -3,665      -4,857
Gross profit             1,692    2,841    6,355       7,803       10,292
Operating result (EBIT)  -1,400   -603     -4,460      -2,655      -3,974
Items affecting
comparability
Specific credit risk     0        311      383         311         311
percent change
Adjusted EBIT            -1,400   -291     -4,077      -2,343      -3,663
Depreciation,            586      554      1,813       1,631       2,193
amortization and
impairment losses
Adjusted EBITDA          -814     263      -2,264      -713        -1,470
Consolidated income statement
In thousands   Q3/2024     Q3/2023     Q1-Q3/2024  Q1-Q3/2023  2023
of euro
Revenue        3,109       4,218       9,941       11,440      15,100
Other          0           -6          10          28          49
operating
income
Materials and  -1,417      -1,371      -3,596      -3,665      -4,857
services
Employee       -1,984      -1,876      -6,300      -6,258      -8,699
benefit
expenses
Depreciation,  -586        -554        -1,813      -1,631      -2,193
amortization
and
Impairment
losses
Other          -522        -1,013      -2,701      -2,569      -3,374
operating
expenses
Operating      -1,400      -603        -4,460      -2,655      -3,974
result
Finance        100         317         460         423         479
income
Finance        -299        -173        -511        -738        -1,024
expenses
Net finance    -198        144         -52         -315        -545
expenses
Profit (loss)  -1,598      -459        -4,512      -2,970      -4,519
before
income taxes
Income tax     21          20          52          59          79
expense
Loss for the   -1,577      -439        -4,460      -2,911      -4,441
period
Loss for the
period
attributable
to
Owners of the  -1,577      -439        -4,460      -2,911      -4,441
parent
company
Weighted       18,204,631  16,114,040  18,204,631  16,114,040  16,706,508
average
number
of shares
Basic loss     -0.09       -0.03       -0.25       -0.18       -0.27
per share
(euro)
Consolidated condensed comprehensive income statement
In thousands of euro                Q3/202  Q3/20  Q1      Q1-Q3/2023  2023
4       23     -Q3/20
24
Loss for the period                 -1,577  -439   -4,460  -2,911      -4,441
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation        116     -133   77      111         283
difference
Other comprehensive income, net of  116     -133   77      111         283
tax
Total comprehensive loss            -1,461  -573   -4,383  -2,800      -4,157
attributable to Owners of the
parent company
Consolidated balance sheet
In thousands   September 30, 2024  September 30, 2023  December 31, 2023
of euro
ASSETS
Non-current
assets
Goodwill        4,256               4,256               4,256
Development     8,212               7,493               7,731
costs
Customer        776                 998                 942
relationships
Technology      356                 458                 433
Other           361                 387                 384
intangible
assets
Total           13,962              13,592              13,746
intangible
assets
Tangible        592                 747                 710
assets
Right-of-use    1,057               1,069               1,472
assets
Deferred tax    17                  17                  23
assets
Total non       15,628              15,425              15,951
-current
assets
Current
assets
Inventories     2,677               2,793               2,820
Trade and       2,999              3,697               3,190
other
receivables
Cash and cash   10,963              9,565               7,118
equivalents
Total current   16,640              16,054              13,128
assets
Total assets    32,267              31,479              29,079
In thousands of euro   September  September 30, 2023  December 31, 2023
30, 2024
EQUITY
Share capital           80         80                  80
Share premium           504        504                 504
Reserve for invested    59,401     50,936              50,936
non-restricted equity
Translation            412        162                 334
differences
Retained earnings      -31,238    -27,085             -27,052
Profit (loss) for the  -4,460     -2,911              -4,441
financial year
Total equity            24,698     21,686              20,361
LIABILITIES
Non-current
liabilities
Borrowings from         988        1,851               1,651
financial
institutions
Government loans        645        837                 713
Lease liabilities       622        595                 991
Deferred tax            253        329                 310
liabilities
Total Non-current       2,508      3,613               3,665
liabilities
Current liabilities
Borrowings from         794        1,794               794
financial
institutions
Government loans        193        193                 193
Lease liabilities       491        505                 516
Trade and other         3,583     3,687               3,550
payables
Total current           5,061      6,180               5,052
liabilities
Total liabilities       7,569      9,793               8,718
Total equity and        32,267     31,479              29,079
liabilities
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|In thousands |Share  |Share  |Reserve    |Translation|Retained|Total  |
|of euro      |capital|premium|for        |differences|earnings|       |
|             |       |       |invested   |           |        |       |
|             |       |       |non        |           |        |       |
|             |       |       |-restricted|           |        |       |
|             |       |       |equity     |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|             |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Balance at   |80     |504    |50,936     |334        |-31,493 | 20,361|
|January 1,   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|2024         |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Loss for the |       |       |           |           |-4,460  |-4,460 |
|period       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Other        |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Translation  |       |       |           |77         |        |77     |
|differences  |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Total        |       |       |           |77         |-4,460  |-4,383 |
|comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income for   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|the period   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share issue  |       |       | 7,335     |           |        |7,335  |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share based  |       |       | 43        |           |        |43     |
|payments     |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share options|       |       |1087       |           |255     |1,342  |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Total        |       |       |8,465      |           |255     |8,720  |
|transactions |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|with owners  |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|of the       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|company      |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|             |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Balance at   |80     |504    |59,401     |412        |-35,698 | 24,698|
|September 30,|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|2024         |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|In thousands |Share  |Share  |Reserve    |Translation|Retained|Total  |
|of euro      |capital|premium|for        |differences|earnings|       |
|             |       |       |invested   |           |        |       |
|             |       |       |non        |           |        |       |
|             |       |       |-restricted|           |        |       |
|             |       |       |equity     |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|             |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Balance at   |80     |504    |46,896     |51         |-27,189 |20,342 |
|January 1,   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|2023         |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Loss for the |       |       |           |           |-2,911  |-2,911 |
|period       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Other        |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Translation  |       |       |           |111        |        |111    |
|differences  |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Total        |       |       |           |111        |-2,911  |-2,800 |
|comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income for   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|the period   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share issue  |       |       | 4,023     |           |        |4,023  |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share options|       |       |16         |           |105     |121    |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Total        |       |       |4,039      |           |105     |4,144  |
|transactions |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|with owners  |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|of the       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|company      |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|             |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Balance at   |80     |504    |50,936     |162        |-29,995 | 21,686|
|September 30,|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|2023         |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|In thousands |Share  |Share  |Reserve    |Translation|Retained|Total  |
|of euro      |capital|premium|for        |differences|earnings|       |
|             |       |       |invested   |           |        |       |
|             |       |       |non        |           |        |       |
|             |       |       |-restricted|           |        |       |
|             |       |       |equity     |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|             |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Balance at   |80     |504    |46,896     |51         |-27,189 |20,342 |
|January 1,   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|2023         |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Loss for the |       |       |           |           |-4,441  |-4,441 |
|period       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Other        |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Translation  |       |       |           |283        |        |283    |
|differences  |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Total        |       |       |           |283        |-4,441  |-4,157 |
|comprehensive|       |       |           |           |        |       |
|income for   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|the period   |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share issue  |       |       |3,973      |           |        |3,973  |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share based  |       |       |48         |           |        |48     |
|payments     |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Share options|       |       |19         |           |137     |156    |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Total        |       |       |4,039      |           |137     |4,176  |
|transactions |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|with owners  |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|of the       |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|company      |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|             |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
|Balance at   |80     |504    |50,936     |334        |-31,493 | 20,361|
|December 31, |       |       |           |           |        |       |
|2023         |       |       |           |           |        |       |
+-------------+-------+-------+-----------+-----------+--------+-------+
Consolidated cash flow statement
In thousands of euro                    Q3/2024  Q3/202  Q1       Q1      2023
3       -Q3/202  -Q3/20
4        23
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the financial year             -1,577   -439    -4,460   -2,911  -4,441
Adjustments:
Depreciation, amortization and          586      554     1,813    1,631   2,193
impairment
losses
Finance income and finance expenses     73       -79     -21      423     468
Other adjustments                       -197     366     252      311     289
Cash flows before change in net         -1,115   402     -2,415   -546    -1,491
working capital
Change in net working capital:
Change in trade and other receivables   -96      611     165      597     1,094
(increase (-) / decrease (+))
Change in inventories                   -41      187     138      173     118
(increase (-) / decrease (+))
Change in trade and other payables      -186     -334    169      -175    -75
(increase (+) / decrease (-))
Cash flows before finance items         -1,440   866     -1,944   50      -354
Interest paid                           -31      -76     -87      -128    -169
Other finance expenses paid             -20      -23     -62      -42     -93
Interest received                       57       0       87       0       0
Net cash from operating activities (A)  -1,434   767     -2,006   -120    -615
Cash flows from investing activities
Capitalization of development expenses  -367     -549    -1,351   -1,672  -2,199
Acquisition of tangible assets          -45      -67     -130     -156    -213
Net cash used in investing activities   -412     -615    -1,482   -1,828  -2,412
(B)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from share subscriptions       1,069    4,294   8,962    4,310   4,310
Share issue transaction costs           0        -318    -540     -318    -318
Repayment of loans and borrowings       -265     -132    -730     -598    -1,921
Repayment of lease liabilities          -124     -123    -394     -370    -462
Net cash from financing activities (C)  681      3,721   7,298    3,024   1,609
Net cash from (used in) operating,      -1,165   3,872   3,810    1,077   -1,419
investing and financing activities
(A+B+C)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning  12,106   5,691   7,118    8,524   8,524
of period
Effect of movements in exchange rate    22       2       35       -36     13
on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at end of     10,963   9,565   10,963   9,565   7,118
period
Selected notes
Corporate information and basis of accounting
Corporate information
Optomed is a Finnish medical technology group (hereafter `Optomed' or `Group') that specialises in handheld fundus cameras and solutions for screening of blinding eye diseases, established in 2004.
The Group's parent company, Optomed Plc (hereafter the `Company'), is a Finnish public limited liability company established under the laws of Finland, and its business ID is 1936446-1. It is domiciled in Oulu, Finland and the Company's registered address is Yrttipellontie 1, 90230 Oulu, Finland.
Basis of accounting     
Optomed's consolidated financial statements has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. The preparation of this Interim Report also takes into account the amendments to IFRS standards that have become effective by January 1, 2024.
This Interim financial statement is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and should be read in conjunction with Group`s last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2023. These Interim financial statements do not include all of the information required by IAS 34: selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group`s financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.
All presented figures have been rounded so the sum of the individual figures may differ from the presented total figure.
Financial ratios have been calculated using exact figures.
This report has been authorized for issue by the company`s board of directors.
Reportable segments
Q3/2024
In thousands of euro           Devices  Software  Group  Total
Admin
External revenue                813      2,297    0       3,109
Net operating expenses         -722     -695      0      -1,417
Margin                         91       1,602     0       1,692
Depreciation and amortization  -375     -209      -2     -586
Other expenses                 -601     -1,116    -789   -2,506
Operating result               -885     277       -792   -1,400
Finance items                  0        0         -198   -198
Loss before tax expense        -885     277       -990   -1,598
Q3/2023
In thousands of euro           Devices  Software  Group Admin  Total
External revenue                1,825    2,393    0             4,218
Net operating expenses         -701     -675      0            -1,376
Margin                         1,124    1,718     0             2,841
Depreciation and amortization  -363     -189      -3           -554
Other expenses                 -1,174   -1,081    -635         -2,890
Operating result               -413     448       -637         -603
Finance items                  0        0         144          144
Loss before tax expense        -413     448       -494         -459
Q1-Q3/2024
In thousands of euro           Devices  Software  Group   Total
Admin
External revenue                2,776    7,165    0        9,941
Net operating expenses         -1,474   -2,122    9       -3,586
Margin                         1,302    5,044     9        6,355
Depreciation and amortization  -1,197   -609      -8      -1,813
Other expenses                 -2,859   -3,576    -2,566  -9,002
Operating result               -2,754   858       -2,564  -4,460
Finance items                  0        0         -52     -52
Loss before tax expense        -2,754   858       -2,616  -4,512
Q1-Q3/2023
In thousands of euro           Devices  Software  Group   Total
Admin
External revenue                3,986    7,454    0        11,440
Net operating expenses         -1,630   -2,007    0       -3,637
Margin                         2,356    5,447     0        7,803
Depreciation and amortization  -1,076   -548      -7      -1,631
Other expenses                 -3,050   -3,443    -2,335  -8,827
Operating result               -1,769   1,456     -2,342  -2,655
Finance items                  0        0         -315    -315
Loss before tax expense        -1,769   1,456     -2,657  -2,970
2023
In thousands of euro           Devices  Software  Group Admin  Total
External revenue                5,009    10,091   0             15,100
Net operating expenses         -2,062   -2,745    0            -4,807
Margin                         2,947    7,346     0             10,292
Depreciation and amortization  -1,444   -740      -9           -2,193
Other expenses                 -4,210   -4,717    -3,146       -12,074
Operating result               -2,707   1,889     -3,155       -3,974
Finance items                  0        0         -545         -545
Loss before tax expense        -2,707   1,889     -3,701       -4,519
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses    Q3/2024  Q3/2023  Q1-Q3/2024  Q1-Q3/2023  2023
Sales and marketing         -153     -111     -460        -450        -635
Research and development    -61      -54      -192        -186        -230
General and administration  -308     -849     -2,049      -1,933      -2,509
Total operating expenses    -522     -1,013   -2,701      -2,569      -3,374
Other operating expenses also comprise changes in expected credit losses and realized credit losses.
Exposure to credit risk and loss allowance
Optomed considers it has heightened risk regarding Chinese customer's trade receivables. The credit risk concentration has been formed and is associated with an increased credit loss risk due to overdue trade receivables. Specific loss allowance weighted average loss rate% increased from comparison period 50% to 75%. During the quarter, Optomed received EUR 455 thousand payment from the customer.
In thousands   Gross carrying amount    Weighted av.  Loss
of euro
loss rate%    allowance
At September
30, 2024
Current (not                 1,556      0.50%                        8  
past due)
Past due
1-30 days                         92    1.50%                        1  
31-60 days                        83    4%                           3  
61-90 days                        67    9%                           6  
More than 90                      27    12%                          3  
days past due
Specific loss                1,078      75%                      809  
allowance
Total                        2,903                               831  
In thousands   Gross carrying amount    Weighted av.  Loss
of euro
loss rate%    allowance
At September
30, 2023
Current (not                            0.5%                             8  
past due)      1,647  
Past due
1-30 days                               1.5%                             1  
38  
31-60 days                              4%                               3  
83  
61-90 days                              9%                             11  
125  
More than 90                            12%                            37  
days past due  306  
Specific loss                           50%                          778  
allowance      1,556  
Total                                                                838  
3,756  
In thousands   Gross carrying amount         Weighted  Loss
of euro                                      av.
allowance
loss
rate%
At December
31, 2023
Current (not                      1,516      0.50%                        8  
past due)
Past due                                                                    
1-30 days                              51    1.50%                        1  
31-60 days                                   4%                           0  
6  
61-90 days                             10    9%                           1  
More than 90                         277     12%                        33  
days past due
Specific loss                     1,534      50%                      767  
allowance
Total                             3,392                               809  
Financial liabilities
In thousands of    September  September 30, 2023   December 31, 2023 
euro               30, 2024 
Non-current
financial
liabilities 
Borrowings from    988        1,851                1,651
financial
institutions
Government loans   645        837                  713
Lease liabilities  622        595                  991
Total              2,255      3,284                3,355
In thousands of     September  September 30, 2023   December 31, 2023 
euro                30, 2024 
Current financial
liabilities 
Borrowings from     794        1,794                794
financial
institutions 
Government loans    193        193                  193
Lease liabilities   491        505                  516
Trade payables      826        990                  782
Total               2,304      3,482                2,285
  
Total financial     4,559      6,766                5,640
liabilities 
Fair values - financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.
Optomed considers that the carrying amounts of the financial liabilities measured at amortized cost substantially equal to their fair values.
Events after the review period
No material events after the reporting period.