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ADDvise has commissioned Nordea Markets to produce a research report with the aim of providing investors with quality research on the company.

2017 paves the way for a brighter 2018

Lower project-related activities within Labs

ADDvise already pre-announced its preliminary headline figures for Q4 on 7 February, as net sales and EBITDA were below the company’s expectations. The miss was mainly related to lower project-related order intake from Labs and supply chain disruptions. On the positive side, 2018 has started off on a good note according to CEO Rikard Akhtarzand.

Q4 earnings were burdened by a series of one-offs, partly derived from the closure of an unprofitable production plant during the quarter. In Q4 the company also booked SEK 3m in financial costs relating to the bond refinancing. These measures were a drag on earnings in the quarter, but will reduce the cost base going forward – 2018 should see operational improvement on based on these measures.

Sequential uptick during next quarter

We take comfort in the company’s comments about a good start to Q1, as we expect a meaningful sequential improvement, primarily thanks to the acquisition of AB Germa (consolidated as of 1 December 2017). Germa sells emergency care products and will be part of Healthcare. It reported sales of SEK 30.1m and EBITDA of 3.4m for 2016.

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ADDvise – an acquisition story unfolding

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ADDvise provides equipment and services to healthcare and research institutions. The company operates through two business units: Lab and Healthcare. Sales are global, but Sweden is the company’s primary market. Overall, ADDvise’s underlying markets are characterised by stable growth due to favourable demographics, such as an ageing and growing population. The business model is acquisition-heavy and the company aims to expand by adding even more companies to broaden the product portfolio, drive growth and expand its geographical scope.

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Issuer review

This report has been reviewed, for the purpose of verification of fact or sequence of facts, by the issuer of the relevant financial instruments mentioned in the report prior to publication. The review has led to changes of facts in the report. Completion date: 21 February 2018, 13:40 CET