Polygiene

Strong gross margin and break-even at EBITDA level despite lower sales

Net sales for the quarter totaled MSEK 28.0 (45.1), corresponding to a 37.9 % decline compared to 2022. However, the gross margin was solid at 76.4 (67.1) %. The quarterly operating profit, (EBITDA), amounted to MSEK -0.2 (9.3) for an EBITDA margin of -0.6 (20.7) %. Cash flow was negative at MSEK -1.2.
 

The quarter in brief (January - March 2023)

• Net sales amounted to MSEK 28.0 (45.1). There is an exchange rate impact of approximately 2 % in the quarter compared to last year
• The gross margin was 76.4 (67.1) %
• Operating profit before depreciations (EBITDA) amounted to MSEK -0.2 (9.3)
• Operating profit after depreciations and before tax (EBIT) amounted to MSEK -2.8 (3.8)
• The cash flow amounted to MSEK -1.2 (1.4) (-0.6 including FX impact). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 47.6 (54,0)

Significant events during the quarter in brief (January - March 2023)

• Polygiene Group acquired the former distributor Biomaster US
• Strategic distribution agreement with N9 World Technologies Pvt Ltd in India
• Polygiene Technologies can reduce environmental impact by a third
• Polygiene Group has signed an agreement with a new distributor in China
• Rajesh Varma announced his resignation from the board on March 8, 2023
• Polygiene has partnered with aftercare specialists Storm Care Solutions Ltd
• Polygiene StayFresh^TM is now included in MP Activewear's entire Tempo Ultra collection
• Polygiene continues its collaboration with O'Neill for their SS23 training collection
• Polygiene partners with Warwick Music Group to bring a new type of antimicrobial recorder
• Continued collaboration with Ricardo Beverly Hills on their new Essentials 5.0 Travel Organizers
• Polygiene participated in the Innovation Day organized by The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology
• For the first time Polygiene participated in Colombiatex, together with our partner CEColor

Events after the quarter

• Polygiene Group anticipates lower sales in the period January 1 to March 31, 2023
• Polygiene joins the influential European Outdoor Group (EOG)

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