The German customer is a globally present provider of precision tools for the textile industry. The company has a total turnover of EUR 671 million.
For more information contact:
Torbjörn Sandberg, CEO +46 768 43 43 76
Peter Högfeldt, VP Marketing +46 708 87 44 34
E-mail: investors@impactcoatings.se
Impact Coatings AB (publ) is required to disclose this information in accordance with EU market abuse regulations. The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on March 18, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. CET.
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In the Balance sheet (page 7), Machines and technical equipment (2019-12-31) should be 11 018 TSEK, Total Long term assets (2019-12-31) should be 20 574 TSEK, and Total assets (2019-12-31) should be 114 213 TSEK.
Machines and technical equipment (2018-12-31) should be 13 103 TSEK, Total Long term assets (2018-12-31) should be 23 904 TSEK, and Total assets (2018-12-31) should be 97 111 TSEK.
The corrected year-end report 2019 is included as an appendix to this press release and can be retrieved on the company’s website at www.impactcoatings.com/finansiella-rapporter-arkiv/.
Torbjörn Sandberg, CEO Tel: +46 (0)768-43 43 76
Marie Dhayer Teikmans, CFO Tel: +46 (0)70-812 71 96
The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on March 13, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. CET.
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· Net revenue amounted to SEK 49 084 thousand (20 194) · Total income amounted to SEK 39 366 thousand (30 609) · Operating profit amounted to SEK -26 368 thousand (-37 568) · Operating profit after financial items amounted to SEK -26 387 thousand (-37 593) · Cash flow amounted to SEK 32 116 thousand (-18 717) · Equity-to-assets ratio amounted to 666% (159) · Order backlog at period end amounted to EUR 289 thousand · No dividend is proposed
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOURTH QUARTER 2019
· Net revenue amounted to SEK 20 574 thousand (7 570) · Total income amounted to SEK 8 069 thousand (14 140) · Operating profit amounted to SEK -3 986 thousand (-9 183) · Operating profit after financial items amounted to SEK -3 990 thousand (-9 187) · Cash flow amounted to SEK 59 693 thousand (-10 290)
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS FOURTH QUARTER 2019
· Joint Development Agreement (JDA) signed with Hyundai Motor Company · Resolution by the Board of Directors on directed new share issue to Hyundai Motor Company and Accendo Capital, and nomination of board member by Hyundai · Extraordinary General Meeting approves the directed share issue, and appoints Sukhwan Yun as new board member · 9,257,143 newly issued shares are registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office · Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Hyundai during the Swedish Prime Minister’s visit to South Korea in December
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE PERIOD
· Order for coating system from Zanini Auto Group
CEO’S COMMENTARY
The company entered 2019 with the strategy to establish a position among leading companies in the fuel cell (FC) segment and to re-focus our efforts on the decorative, metallization and reflector (DMR) segments. We have executed well on this strategy and enter 2020 well-positioned for further success.
As the year progressed, partnering with Hyundai became our primary objective, requiring extraordinary efforts from the organization that were ultimately successful. One of the world’s largest auto manufacturers investing in and partnering with Impact Coatings is a testament to our expertise and professionalism in the field of fuel cell coatings, but it also has relevance for other automotive industry applications. The relationship gives us immediate access to industrial competence and credibility vis á vis other automotive customers.
Interest among most potential customers in the DMR segments remains, despite system orders not reaching our expectations in 2019, which will have a negative effect on revenue during the first half of 2020. Our focus on DMR has resulted in a strategic order at the beginning of the new year: Zanini Auto Group ordered a coating system for radar-transparent automotive emblems, also called radomes. Radomes are one of several plastic components in new safety functions for vehicles, “Internet of Things” (IoT) and 5G that require cost-effective coating solutions. We are following these developments carefully and are working with customers in their development of effective production solutions.
The company has developed well financially, even if there is much left to do. Sales for the full year 2019 reached almost SEK 50 million, the highest in the company’s history, while the operating profit is still negative – an indication that we have work yet to be done with sales and additional efficiency in production before we reach profitability. We have during the latter part of 2019 reduced our running costs and have clearly tightened working capital management. The whole team has a more financial mindset now in every work task.
We built and shipped four coating systems during 2019, of which one system was installed at the customer site during the first days of the new year. Among the four delivered systems are the first delivery in the fuel cell segment. The Coating Services business grew and achieved good margins. With respect to both Coating Services and system sales, structuring and industrialization of the operations have created capacity for increased future production. The company was awarded ISO 9001 certification during the year and is working continuously with quality, efficiency, and reducing lead times.
Beyond the capital inflow of ca SEK 65 million, the directed share issue carried through in the fourth quarter gives Impact Coatings two stable owners: a global industrial owner in Hyundai Motor Company with just over 10% of shares and an active financial owner in Accendo Capital with 12%. The attention connected with the transaction has also contributed to the addition of approximately 1000 new shareholders. I would like to offer you all a warm welcome to Impact Coatings.
Finally, if 2018 was characterized by restructuring, cleaning up the business and a changed strategy, then our progress in 2019 is illustrated by implementing the strategy, strengthened commercial processes, and strict financial management and internal controls. Impact Coatings enters 2020 well-prepared for growth and for the next phase in our industrialization process together with our partner Hyundai.
Torbjörn Sandberg
The full year-end report is attached, and can be retrieved on the company’s website at www.impactcoatings.com/finansiella-rapporter-arkiv/.
The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on February 14, 2020, at 08:00 a.m. CET.
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The term “radome” refers to radar-transparent antenna covers. Today’s new cars use radar in safety systems that support the driver (advanced driver-assistance systems ‒ ADAS). An automotive radar is often placed behind the front brand emblem, in bumpers, or integrated into side view mirrors or other plastic parts. A radome in the form of a radar-transparent emblem allows signal to pass through the emblem with low attenuation.
Impact Coatings AB (publ) is required to disclose this information in accordance with EU mar-ket abuse regulations. The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on January 17, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. CET.
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The new shares subscribed by Hyundai Motor Company and Accendo Capital SICAV SIF are now registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office. As a result, the number of outstanding shares and votes in Impact Coatings AB has increased by 9,257,143.
As of December 30, 2019, the total number of shares in Impact Coatings AB amounts to 51,809,051 with an equal number of votes.
During December, 800,000 warrants held by Accendo Capital SICAV SIF expired.
Publication of information regarding changes in number of outstanding shares and votes is voluntary for issuers listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on December 30, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. CET.
South Korea, Japan, Germany and other industrial nations are investing heavily in hydrogen technology, a complement to batteries, and in many ways a more comprehensive solution for electrification globally. Hydrogen energy is adopted for transportation, industry, stationary heat end power, and for many other areas. Both Sweden and South Korea have technology companies that are in the forefront of this technology development.
The MoU, which is non-binding and has no defined economic value, follows a Joint Development Agreement between Impact Coatings and Hyundai announced on October 30, 2019. The MoU strengthens the relationship between the two companies and holds important symbolic value in light of the strong diplomatic and economic relations between South Korea and Sweden, which celebrate 60 years of progress during 2019.
The signing ceremony took place during the visit to Seoul by the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and the Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg, together with a large delegation of Swedish business leaders. Hyundai was represented by President Young Woon Kong of Hyundai Motor Group Strategy Planning Division, and Vice President Soon Chan Park of Hyundai Motor Fuel Cell Business Group. Attendees from Impact Coatings were Chairman of the Board Mark Shay and VP of Sales Will Wright.
“The partnership between Hyundai and Impact Coatings comes at an important time for hydrogen energy, with governments around the world announcing hydrogen roadmaps and market players competing to take the lead,” said Vice President Soon Chan Park of Hyundai Motor Fuel Cell Business Group. “I believe that the collaboration between our two companies will help vitalize technological exchange between Korea and Sweden.”
“Mirroring the strong ties between Sweden and South Korea over the past sixty years, Impact Coatings and Hyundai are jointly embarking on a journey to develop fuel cell coating and hydrogen energy technology. We are together focused on innovation and the migration to clean energy, not just in our two home countries but around the world,” said Mark Shay, Chairman of Impact Coatings.
The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on December 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. CET.
If any of the three largest shareholders decides not to exercise the right to appoint a representative on the nomination committee, the right is passed on to the next largest shareholder. The nomination committee consists of:
Kai Tavakka, Chairman, appointed by Accendo Capital SICAV SIF Syafiq Johari, appointed by Hyundai Motor Company Torsten Rosell, own representation Mark Shay, Chairman of the Board
The AGM will be held in Linköping on May 14, 2020. The proposals of the nominating committee will be published in the invitation to the AGM and will be made available on the company web site, www.impactcoatings.com.
Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the nomination committee may do so via e-mail to investors@impactcoatings.se no later than February 1, 2020.
For more information, contact:
Peter Högfeldt, VP Marketing Tel: +46 708 87 44 34
The information was delivered, via the contact person named above, for publication on November 22, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. CET.
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The extraordinary general meeting decided:
To approve the directed new share issue to Hyundai Motor Company and Accendo Capital SICAV SIF, as resolved by the board of directors.
To increase the number of board members from five to six, as proposed by the board of directors, and to elect Dr. Sukhwan Yun as a new board member.
That the new board member shall be entitled to an annual remuneration of SEK 180 000 corresponding to the remuneration received by other members of the board of directors.
Mark H. Shay, CFA Chairman of the Board Tel. +46 765 96 62 38 or e-mail: mark@accendofund.com
Impact Coatings AB (publ) is required to disclose this information in accordance with EU market abuse regulations. The information was delivered, via the contact person named above, for publication on November 22, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. CET.
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Torbjörn Sandberg, CEO Tel: +46 768 43 43 76
Peter Högfeldt, VP Marketing Tel: +46 70 887 44 34
The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on November 7, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. CET.
· Net revenue amounted to SEK 3 003 thousand (3 569) · Total income amounted to SEK 7 394 thousand (6 681) · Operating profit amounted to SEK -7 878 thousand (-8 757) · Operating profit after financial items amounted to SEK -7 883 thousand (-8 759) · Cash flow amounted to SEK -6 479 thousand (7 037) · Order backlog at period end amounted to EUR 2 144 thousand
FINANCIAL RESULTS JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2019
· Net revenue amounted to SEK 28 509 thousand (12 624) · Total income amounted to SEK 31 297 thousand (16 469) · Operating profit amounted to SEK -22 383 thousand (-28 385) · Operating profit after financial items amounted to SEK -22 397 thousand (-28 406) · Cash flow amounted to SEK -27 577 thousand (-8 427) · Equity-to-assets ratio amounted to 86% (168)
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THIRD QUARTER 2019
· No significant events occurred during the period
· Notice convening an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on 22 November 2019 in Stockholm · Entered into Joint Development Agreement with Hyundai Motor Company · Resolution by the board of directors on directed new share issue to Hyundai Motor Company and Accendo Capital, and nomination of board member by Hyundai, both subject to approval by an EGM
On October 30, Impact Coatings and Hyundai Motor Company (“Hyundai”) announced that the companies have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) for the development of coating technology for fuel cells. It was also announced that the board of directors of Impact Coatings has resolved on a directed equity issue to Hyundai and Accendo Capital at a price premium. Hyundai has in addition nominated Sukhwan Yun to the Impact Coatings board of directors. The equity issue and board election are subject to approval by an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be convened 22 November 2019 in Stockholm.
Hyundai is one of the world’s leading auto manufacturers and at the forefront of fuel cell vehicle development. The JDA is evidence that Impact Coatings has world-leading coating solutions for fuel cells. Vehicle electrification using hydrogen and fuel cells is happening much faster in the rest of the world than what we are aware of in Sweden, and our coating solutions are needed now for development and small series production. The JDA increases the likelihood of our selling coating systems to Hyundai in the future but provides no such guarantee. The two parties have for a fixed period of time exclusivity on the technology developed jointly within the framework of the agreement.
The equity issue to Hyundai gives the company an industrial owner that provides credibility, industrial know-how, and distribution channels that reach the rapidly growing global markets for fuel cells and automotive technology. Hyundai’s ownership stake after the directed issue amounts to 10.4% and Accendo Capital’s stake amounts to 12.0%. The board of directors views Accendo Capital’s continued active engagement and capital investment in Impact Coatings as necessary for the company’s future success and its cooperation with industrial shareholder Hyundai.
Third quarter net sales amounted to SEK 3 003 thousand, which includes revenues from coating services, after-market sales, and rental income from a coating machine. The coating machine for Shouhang was shipped during August. Installation and revenue recognition are anticipated during Q4 when the customer’s premises are expected to be completed.
No new machine orders were received during the period and the order flow for coating systems has not developed as we predicted. The market dynamics vary among different application areas. We see, for example, a strong interest from the auto industry for several different applications, but at the same time experience that decision processes take time due to multiple decision levels in the value chain as well as the approval process of complex new technologies. In other areas, one anticipated order has been delayed due to the customer’s uncertainty about the German economic cycle.
Even if orders take time, we see a continued strong interest in our offerings in line with the company’s stated strategy. We have a pipeline of potential system sales, mostly to European companies in the D/M/R segment (decorative, metallization and reflectors). Market development is being intensified in these segments.
Within fuel cells (FC) we have a strong belief in our offering, and that our coatings and production solutions best meet the requirements for efficient fuel cells with a long life span. The cooperation with Hyundai confirms this view. Current needs within the automotive sector are largely in development and small series production, which the company’s existing products and services fulfil well.
The coating services business has continued its positive development during the year. Coating of fuel cells comprises a significant part of the business and we continue to view coating services in the fuel cells market as a future growth segment. We also see increased revenues during the year from coating services in decorative coatings and electrical contacts.
Since my start as CEO last year, we have held new discussions with Tokyo-based Optorun about the distribution and supply agreement the companies initiated in 2017. We have together decided to end the formal cooperation since it has not, as previously described, yielded the desired results for either party. The companies continue to have a good relationship and it is possible we will work together on specific cases in the future. Until further notice, our own personnel will handle sales in the region. We also strengthen our presence in the region through our cooperation with Hyundai, which will involve establishing an office in South Korea.
Hyundai’s entrance as an industrial owner and development partner heralds the start of a new phase for Impact Coatings, provided the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders approves the board’s decision on November 22. I look forward to the cooperation and the greater strength it will give the company in everything we do in the future.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Third quarter 2019
Net revenue for the third quarter 2019 amounted to SEK 3 003 thousand (3 569) which includes revenue from Coating services, after sales and lease revenue.
The delivery of the coating system to Beijing Shouhang Resources Saving Co., Ltd. is not included. The installation of the system in China has been somewhat delayed compared to the original schedule but is planned to be finalized during the fourth quarter 2019. Impact Coatings has received payments amounting to 90% of the order value of about SEK 11.2 million. The shipped system had mutually agreed modifications compared to the original configuration, and the final payment is therefore to be negotiated in conjunction with final acceptance (up to 10% of the order value).
Total income amounted to SEK 7 394 thousand (6 681).
Operating expenses amounted to SEK -15 271 thousand (-15 437). During the third quarter, we implemented a cost reduction program in line with our efficiency improvement work. The main effects come from restrictive new hiring and reduced IT and sales consulting costs, with have full effect from October. We have been able to reduce the entire cost base for running costs (i.e., personnel costs and other external costs) by 10% without incurring any one-off costs.
Financial items amounted to SEK -5 thousand (-2). Operating profit after financial items amounted to SEK -7 616 thousand (-8 759).
January-September 2019
Net revenue for the period January-September 2019 amounted to SEK 28 509 thousand and increased compared to the previous year (12 624). Total income amounted to SEK 31 297 thousand (16 469).
Operating expenses amounted to SEK -53 680 thousand (-44 854). The increase is driven by raw materials for the three coating systems delivered, as well as higher personnel costs and depreciation. Financial items amounted to SEK -14 thousand (-21). Operating profit after financial items amounted to SEK -22 397 thousand (-28 406).
A provision for deferred tax assets has, in line with previous financial reporting, not been recognized.
Financial position and liquidity
Cash and liquid assets at period-end amounted to SEK 19 092 thousand (56 959). Interest-bearing debt at period-end amounted to SEK 0 (0). Equity-to-assets ratio amounted to 86% (168).
Cash flow from operations during January-September amounted to SEK -27 405 thousand (-8 357). Cash flow from investments amounted to SEK -172 thousand (0). Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 0 thousand (-70). Total cash flow for the period was SEK -27 577 thousand (-8 427).
Impact Coatings has received payment against an Irrevocable Letter of Credit corresponding to 40% of the order value from Beijing Shouhang Resources Saving Co., Ltd., whose release had a positive effect on cash flow during the third quarter. The final payments from Henan Yuqing Power Co., Ltd. and from the Swiss watch manufacturer are also recognized during the third quarter.
Following the directed share issue to Hyundai and Accendo Capital, the company will have the liquidity needed to continue operations at least for the next 12 months, under the condition that the share issue is approved at the EGM.
Order book coating systems
The value of the order backlog for coating machines was at the end of the period EUR 2 144 thousand, which still includes the whole amount for the order to Beijing Shouhang Resources Saving Co., Ltd.
The order backlog for coating machines excludes recurring activities from after-market sales and coating services, but includes agreed rental income for coating machines.
EVENTS DURING THE THIRD QUARTER
A coating system was shipped in early August to Beijing Shouhang Resources Saving Co., Ltd., a listed Chinese company active in renewable energy technology. The deal was announced in February 2019 and concerns an INLINECOATER system for the development and production of PVD coatings. Planned installation in China is pending the completion of the customer’s premises and is scheduled to take place during the fourth quarter.
The operation has generally focused on producing and delivering existing system orders, continuous production of coating services, maintenance of customer machines, and aftermarket sales. Sales work for upcoming business has continued with high intensity, and a limited group has at the end of the period been involved in the discussions with Hyundai, which has been completed after the end of the period.
EVENTS AFTER PERIOD END
On October 30, it was announced that the company has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Hyundai Motor Company regarding cooperation in the development of coating technology for metal bipolar plates, a key component of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
On October 30, it was further announced that the board of directors has resolved on a directed new share issue of 5,400,000 shares to Hyundai Motor Company and 3,857,143 new shares to Accendo Capital. Hyundai has nominated Sukhwan Yun to the board of Impact Coating. The issue and board member election require the approval of an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, which will be held on November 22, 2019 in Stockholm.
AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This interim report has not been subject to auditor review.
UPCOMING FINANCIAL EVENTS
Year-end report 2019 14 February 2020
Interim report for the first quarter 2020 24 April 2020
Annual general meeting 2020 14 May 2020
Visit also Redeye Technology Day 2019 in Stockholm on November 20, where Impact Coatings will present the company (also broadcast as a webcast).
This interim report can be retrieved at www.impactcoatings.com/finansiella-rapporter-arkiv/ on the company’s website.
Impact Coatings AB (publ) is required to disclose this information in accordance with EU market abuse regulations. The information was delivered, via the contact persons named above, for publication on November 1, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. CET.
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