Styrelsen i Impact Coatings AB (publ) har utsett Torbjörn Sandberg till bolagets VD, med tillträde idag. Bolaget har vidare utsett Rosina Gartz till interim ekonomichef från och med den 22 oktober. Hon ersätter Anders Nilsson som går i pension.

Torbjörn Sandberg har varit tillförordnad VD sedan den 28 maj 2018. Han har en bakgrund som VD i noterade och onoterade bolag såsom Sensys Gatso Group AB (publ), Birdstep Technology ASA (publ), Netadmin Systems och ServiceFactory.

“Jag är glad och hedrad att ha utsetts som VD och ser fram emot att arbeta tillsammans med bolagets kompetenta team för att realisera Impact Coatings långsiktiga potential,” säger Torbjörn Sandberg.

“Torbjörn Sandberg har under de senaste fyra månaderna skapat förtroende och kredibilitet hos Impact Coatings anställda, kunder och styrelse. Han har med klarhet och ödmjukhet hjälpt Impact Coatings att definiera en ny affärsstrategi och har den operativa kompetensen att kunna förverkliga den,” säger Mark Shay, styrelseordförande.

Rosina Gartz har mer än 20 års erfarenhet av ekonomistyrning och industriell verksamhet i bolag som Assa Abloy, Svenska Cellulosa (SCA), NASDAQ, Hilding Anders International och Ovako Group.

“Rosina Gartz har relevant erfarenhet och ledarförmågor inom ekonomisk styrning från ett flertal industrisegment, med ett tydligt fokus på produktionsbolag. Hon tillför Impact Coatings en entreprenöriell energi, som kommer att bidra till våra framsteg mot att bli ett mid cap-noterat industriellt bolag. Vi tackar Anders Nilsson för hans värdefulla insatser för Impact Coatings sedan han tillträdde i juni 2017, och önskar honom all lycka i framtiden,” säger Torbjörn Sandberg.

För mer information kontakta:

Torbjörn Sandberg
VD
Tel: +46 76 843 43 76 eller e-mail: torbjorn.sandberg@impactcoatings.se

Mark H. Shay, CFA
Styrelseordförande
Tel: +46 765 96 62 38 eller e-mail: mark@accendofund.com

Informationen lämnades, genom ovanstående kontaktpersoners försorg, för offentliggörande den 5 oktober 2018, kl. 08:00 CEST.

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Henan Yuqing Power Co., Ltd. (China) has placed an order for a coating system from Impact Coatings. The order, which among other things includes an INLINECOATER™FC machine and a license agreement, has a value of approximately EUR 1,200,000.

The coating system will be used for coating metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells using Ceramic MAXPHASE™. The customer will primarily deliver fuel cell stacks to the rail transport industry and is for this application working in close cooperation with highly regarded Tongji University in Shanghai.

Henan Yuqing Power Co., Ltd. registered as a company in 2016 and demonstrates a solid financial profile according to a search with the Chinese company registry.

Impact Coatings has received pre-payment amounting to 80% of the order value. The remaining payments will be made upon delivery and upon final customer acceptance.

An already completed INLINECOATER™FC that can be modified to fit the customer’s specific requirements is available for the current order. Delivery is planned for the first half of 2019.

As with all exports from the EU, an export license will be required for the order to be valid.

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 September 25, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. CET.

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Henan Yuqing Power Co., Ltd. (Kina) har lagt en beställning på ett beläggningssystem från Impact Coatings. Ordern som bl.a. inkluderar en maskin av typen INLINECOATER™FC och licensavtal har ett värde i storleksordningen 1,2 miljoner euro.

Beläggningssystemet ska användas för beläggning av metalliska bipolära plattor för bränsleceller med Ceramic MAXPHASE™. Kunden ska primärt leverera bränslecellsstackar till järnvägssektorn och har för denna applikation ett nära samarbete med ansedda Tongji University i Shanghai.

Henan Yuqing Power Co., Ltd. registrerades som bolag 2016 och uppvisar enligt sökning hos kinesiska bolagsverket en solid ekonomi.

Impact Coatings har erhållit förskottsbetalning på 80% av ordervärdet. Resterande betalningar sker i samband med leveransen och vid slutacceptans hos kund.

En redan färdigställd INLINECOATER™FC som kan anpassas efter kundens specifika behov finns tillgänglig för den nu tecknade ordern. Leverans är planerad till första halvåret 2019.

Som för all export utanför EU krävs att exportlicens erhålles för att avtalet ska gälla.

För mer information kontakta:

Torbjörn Sandberg, VD
+46 768 43 43 76

Peter Högfeldt, VP Marketing
+46 708 87 44 34

E-mail: investors@impactcoatings.se

Denna information är sådan information som Impact Coatings AB (publ) är skyldigt att offentliggöra enligt EUs marknadsmissbruksförordning. Informationen lämnades, genom ovanstående kontaktpersoners försorg, för offentliggörande den 25:e september 2018, kl. 10:15 CET.

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Impact Coatings AB (publ) has today, Tuesday, 11 September 2018, held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (“EGM”) in Stockholm.

The reason for the called EGM was the proposal by the board of directors to elect a new company auditor. At the EGM, 4 individuals attended representing 6,0% of the total outstanding share capital and votes.

The EGM decided, in accordance with the proposal from the board of directors, to elect Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (”PwC”) org.nr 556029-6740, with lead auditor Johan Palmgren, as company auditor effective the date of the EGM.

For more information contact:
Mark H. Shay, CFA
Chairman
Tel: +46 765 96 62 38 or e-mail: mark@accendofund.com

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Impact Coatings AB (publ) har idag, tisdagen den 11 september 2018, hållit extra bolagsstämma i Stockholm.

Anledningen till den sammankallade extra bolagsstämman var av styrelsen föreslaget val av nytt revisionsbolag till bolaget. På stämman deltog 4 personer representerande 6,0% av det totala aktiekapitalet och röstetalet.

Stämman beslutade, i enlighet med styrelsen förslag, att välja Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (”PwC”) org.nr 556029-6740, med huvudansvarig revisor Johan Palmgren, till nytt revisionsbolag för bolaget från och med bolagsstämmans datum.

För mer information kontakta:
Mark H. Shay, CFA
Styrelseordförande
Tel: +46 765 96 62 38 eller e-mail: mark@accendofund.com

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Impact Coatings has received an order from a Swiss watch manufacturer for delivery of an INLINECOATER™D coating machine equipped for decorative coatings of wristwatch components.

The customer is a well-known watch manufacturer that ordered its first coating machine from Impact Coatings in 2016. The new machine will be delivered during the first half of 2019. The order value, which depends on configuration and customer’s specific requirements, is approximately EUR 700,000.

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 September 3, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. CET.

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Impact Coatings har mottagit en order från en schweizisk klocktillverkare om leverans av en beläggningsmaskin av typen INLINECOATER™D utrustad för dekorativ beläggning av komponenter till armbandsur.

Kunden är en välkänd klocktillverkare som beställde sin första beläggningsmaskin från Impact Coatings 2016. Den nya maskinen ska levereras första halvåret 2019. Ordervärdet, som beror av bestyckning och specifika kundkrav, är i storleksordningen 700.000 euro.

För mer information kontakta:

Torbjörn Sandberg, CEO
+46 768 43 43 76

Peter Högfeldt, VP Marketing
+46 708 87 44 34

E-mail: investors@impactcoatings.se

Denna information är sådan information som Impact Coatings AB (publ) är skyldigt att offentliggöra enligt EUs marknadsmissbruksförordning. Informationen lämnades, genom ovanstående kontaktpersoners försorg, för offentliggörande den 3 september 2018, kl. 08:30 CET.

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Aktieägarna i Impact Coatings AB (publ), org.nr 556544-5318, kallas härmed till extra bolagsstämma tisdagen den 11 september 2018 kl. 09.00 hos bolagets Certified Adviser, Redeye AB, med lokaler på Mäster Samuelsgatan 42 i Stockholm.

Rätt att delta

Aktieägare som önskar delta vid bolagsstämman ska dels vara införd i den av Euroclear Sweden AB förda aktieboken onsdagen den 5 september 2018, dels anmäla deltagande till bolaget senast onsdagen den 5 september 2018 per e-post till anmalan@impactcoatings.se eller post till Impact Coatings AB (publ), Westmansgatan 29G, 582 16 Linköping.

Vid anmälan ska uppges namn, person- eller organisationsnummer, aktieinnehav, adress, telefonnummer och uppgift om eventuella biträden. Sker deltagandet genom ombud bör behörighetshandlingar insändas före bolagsstämman. Behörighetshandlingen får inte vara äldre än ett år, såvida inte längre giltighetstid (dock längst fem år) har angivits i behörighetshandlingen. Om fullmaktsgivaren är en juridisk person, ska ombudet uppvisa registreringsbevis eller annan handling som utvisar firmatecknares behörighet. Fullmaktsformulär finns tillgängligt på bolagets webbplats www.impactcoatings.com senast från och med tre veckor före stämman till dagen för stämman och skickas till de aktieägare som så begär och uppger sin postadress.

Aktieägare som valt att förvaltarregistrera sina aktier måste för att få delta i bolagsstämman tillfälligt omregistrera sina aktier i eget namn hos Euroclear Sweden AB i så god tid att omregistreringen är utförd senast onsdagen den 5 september 2018. För att detta ska kunna ske måste begäran om sådan omregistrering göras till förvaltaren i god tid före nämnda dag.

Förslag till dagordning

  1. Stämmans öppnande.
  2. Val av ordförande vid stämman.
  3. Upprättande och godkännande av röstlängd.
  4. Fastställande av dagordning.
  5. Val av en eller två justeringsmän.
  6. Prövning av om stämman blivit behörigen sammankallad.
  7. Val av ny revisor.
  8. Stämmans avslutande.

Förslag till beslut

Punkt 7 – Val av ny revisor

Styrelsen föreslår att bolagsstämman beslutar i enlighet med styrelsens förslag att välja Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (”PwC”) org.nr 556029-6740, med från PwC föreslagen huvudansvarig revisor Johan Palmgren, till nytt revisionsbolag för bolaget från och med bolagsstämmans datum, se bilaga 1.

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Linköping i augusti 2018
Impact Coatings AB (publ)
Styrelsen

För mer information kontakta: 
Mark H. Shay, CFA
Styrelseordförande
Telefon: +46 765 96 62 38, eller e-mail: mark@accendofund.com 

Informationen lämnades enligt ovanstående kontaktpersons försorg, för offentliggörande den 17 augusti 2018 kl 08:15 CET.

Om Impact Coatings

Impact Coatings utvecklar och levererar världsledande teknologi för industriell PVD-beläggning med inriktning mot bränsleceller, dekorativa, metalliserade och reflektorapplikationer. PVD är en metod att i vakuum framställa tunna skikt av metaller och keramer – ytbeläggningar som maximerar prestanda och hållbarhet. Impact Coatings marknadsför beläggningsmaskiner under varumärket INLINECOATER™ och beläggningar under MAXPHASE™.

Bolagets aktie handlas på Nasdaq First North (Nasdaq OMX Nordic). Certified Adviser är Redeye AB.

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Bilaga 1

Punkt 7 – Val av ny revisor

Styrelsen föreslår att bolagsstämman beslutar i enlighet med styrelsens förslag att välja Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (”PwC”) org.nr 556029-6740, med huvudansvarig revisor Johan Palmgren, till ny revisor för bolaget från och med bolagsstämmans datum.

Ett pressmeddelande från Impact Coatings den 24 juli 2018 lyder:

“En obereoende redovisningsutredning av perioden januari 2016-juni 2018, som PWC genomför på uppdrag av Impact Coatings styrelse, har preliminärt kunnat konstatera att en väsentlig andel av återbetalningskraven för reserelaterade kostnader och personliga utlägg av tidigare VD Henrik Ljungcrantz är verksamhetsfrämmande och/eller saknar nödvändig stöddokumentation. 

En analys av en separat och oberoende firma har funnit liknande felaktig hantering av utgifter under 2012-2015. Perioder före 2012 har inte beaktats. Henrik Ljungcrantz var VD för Impact Coatings under perioden 2002-2014, och igen under perioden maj 2017-maj 2018. 

I avvaktan på ytterligare utredning samt baserad på preliminära uppgifter, är det rimligt att förvänta att ca 1-3 miljoner kronor i felaktiga kostnadsersättningar bekräftas för perioden 2012-2018, plus ca 1 miljon kronor i utredningskostnader, vilket sammantaget bolaget har för avsikt att återhämta.

Styrelsen har, efter att ha träffat Henrik Ljungcrantz idag, beslutat att avskeda honom med omedelbar verkan. Han kommer efter idag ej att ta emot ytterligare avgångsvederlag som beskrivs i bolagets pressmeddelande daterat 27:e maj 2018.

Styrelsen kommer att lämna över till Ekobrottsmyndigheten den slutliga rapporten från utredningen inklusive stöddokumentation.”

Utifrån antalet felaktiga transaktioner, beloppen ifråga samt perioden under vilken felaktigheterna har pågått bedömer styrelsen att val av ny bolagsrevisor är befogat.

Den avgående revisorn Ernst & Young AB (”EY”) med huvudansvarig revisor Magnus Eriksson har per 15 augusti 2018 meddelat styrelsen och Bolagsverket att de begär eget utträde som revisor i Impact Coatings från och med 11 september 2018.

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Shareholders in Impact Coatings AB (publ), org.nr 556544-5318, are hereby invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (“EGM”) on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 at 09:00 a.m. at the company’s Certified Adviser, Redeye AB, located at Mäster Samuelsgatan 42 in Stockholm.

Right to attend

Shareholders who wish to attend the EGM shall both be registered in the shareholder registry maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB by Wednesday, 5 September 2018, and notify attendance to the company latest Wednesday, 5 September 2018 via e-mail to anmalan@impactcoatings.se or post to Impact Coatings AB (publ), Westmansgatan 29G, 582 16 Linköping.

Notification of attendance shall include name, person- or organization number, shareholdings, address, telephone number, and information in the case of representatives. If participation is by proxy, relevant credentials must be submitted before the EGM. Credentials may not be more than one year old, unless a longer period of validity (maximum five years) is stated in the credentials documentation. If the shareholder represented by proxy is a legal entity, the representative must present proof of registration or other documentation that confirms the signatory’s authority. A proxy form will be available from the company’s web page www.impactcoatings.com latest from three weeks before the EGM until the day of the EGM and will be sent to those shareholders who request it and provide a postal address.

Shareholders that have chosen to register shares with a custodian must, in order to participate in the EGM, temporarily re-register their shares under their own name with Euroclear Sweden AB sufficiently in advance so that the re-registration is completed latest Wednesday, 5 September 2018. In order for this to occur, a request for such re-registration must reach the custodian well in advance of the date above.

Proposed agenda

  1. The meeting is called to order.
  2. Election of the meeting chairman.
  3. Presentation and approval of the voting list.
  4. Approval of the agenda.
  5. Election of one or two people to approve the minutes.
  6. Determination of whether the meeting has been duly convened.
  7. Election of new auditor.
  8. Meeting is adjourned.

Proposal for resolution

Item 7 – Election of new auditor

The board of directors proposes that the EGM resolve in accordance with the board’s proposal to choose Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (”PwC”) org.nr 556029-6740, with by PwC suggested lead auditor Johan Palmgren, as the new auditing company for the company from the date of the EGM, see Appendix 1.

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Linköping, August 2018
Impact Coatings AB (publ)
The board of directors

For more information contact: 
Mark H. Shay, CFA
Chairman
Phone: +46 765 96 62 38, or e-mail: mark@accendofund.com 

This information was submitted under responsibility of the contact person named above, for publication 17 August 2018 at 08:15 a.m.

About Impact Coatings

Impact Coatings develops and delivers world-leading technology for industrial PVD-coatings with a focus on fuel cell, decorative, metallization, and reflector applications. PVD is a method of, under vacuum, producing thin layers of metals and ceramics – surface coatings that maximize performance and durability. Impact Coatings markets coating equipment under the trade name INLINECOATER™ and coatings under MAXPHASE™.

The company’s shares trade on the Nasdaq First North exchange (Nasdaq OMX Nordic). The company’s Certified Adviser is Redeye AB.

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Appendix 1

Item 7 – Election of new auditor

The board of directors proposes that the EGM resolve in accordance with the board’s proposal to choose Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (”PwC”) org.nr 556029-6740, with lead auditor Johan Palmgren, as the new auditor for the company from the date of the EGM.

A press release from Impact Coatings on 24 July 2018 states:

An independent accounting investigation of the period January 2016-June 2018, conducted by PWC at the request of the Impact Coatings board of directors, has reached the preliminary conclusion that a substantial portion of travel-related and out-of-pocket expense reimbursement claims by former CEO Henrik Ljungcrantz are not business-related and/or lack required supporting documentation.

An analysis by a separate and independent firm has found similar improper handling of expenses during 2012-2015. Periods prior to 2012 have not been considered. Henrik Ljungcrantz was CEO of Impact Coatings during the period 2002-2014, and again during the period May 2017-May 2018.

Pending further investigation and based on preliminary data, it is reasonable to expect approximately SEK 1-3 million in improper expense reimbursements to be confirmed for the period 2012-2018, plus approximately SEK 1 million in costs for the investigation itself, all of which the company will seek to recover.

The board of directors has, after meeting with Henrik Ljungcrantz today, resolved to terminate his employment with immediate effect. He will after today not receive further severance payments described in the company’s 27 May 2018 announcement.

The board of directors will submit the final investigation report with supporting documentation to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority.

Based on the number of incorrect transactions, the amounts in question, and the period during which the errors have occurred, it is the judgment of the board of directors that election of a new auditor is warranted.

The departing auditor Ernst & Young AB (“EY”) with lead auditor Magnus Eriksson, has on 15 August 2018 informed the board of directors and the Swedish Companies Registration Office that they choose to resign as auditor of Impact Coatings effective 11 September 2018.

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FINANCIAL RESULTS SECOND QUARTER  2018

· Net sales amounted to SEK 2 648 thousand (2 783)
· Operating profit amounted to SEK -13 528 thousand (-13 998)
· Net income after financial items amounted to SEK -13 527 thousand (-14 403)
· Cash flow amounted to SEK -11 698 thousand (3 937)
· Equity-to-assets ratio amounted to 77.9% (77.6%)

FINANCIAL RESULTS FIRST HALF 2018

· Net sales amounted to SEK 9 788 thousand (21 234)
· Operating profit amounted to SEK -19 628 thousand (-14 402)
· Net income after financial items amounted to SEK -19 647 thousand (-14 408)
· Cash flow amounted to SEK -15 464 thousand (-8 222)
· Equity-to-assets ratio amounted to 77.9% (77.6%)

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SECOND QUARTER 2018

· New board members elected at the AGM
· New interim CEO, Torbjörn Sandberg
· Delivery of coating machine to Xin Point (China)

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER PERIOD-END

· Machine order from Varioplast (Germany)
· Orders from China Hydrogen Energy and Huaqing Power Technology treated as no longer valid following thorough review
· Former CEO terminated after preliminary findings of independent investigation

CEO’s COMMENTARY

I started as interim CEO of Impact Coatings at the end of May. During the more than two months that have passed, my conviction has grown stronger that the company has very good potential to establish itself as a leading supplier of coatings for fuel cells, reflectors and exclusive consumer products. I am very impressed by the competence, energy, and ambition of the Impact Coatings team.

Our customers are clearly satisfied with our offering and with us as a company. The German company Varioplast has after the period end ordered an additional coating machine from us, and at the end of the quarter we delivered a coating machine to Xin Point in southern China – in both cases the result of several years’ evaluation of our production solution for metallization on plastic.

At the same time one can see that better commercial processes and a more efficient organization will be required to increase value creation over time. To this end, a review of the company’s customers, partners and suppliers is being carried out.

In connection with my starting, an objective review of the company was carried out to identify both strengths and areas needing development. Given that there were two major orders from China that had been delayed on several occasions, it was necessary to initiate a dedicated investigation concerning their status. The conclusion was that they can no longer be considered valid, since the customers could not demonstrate when payment could take place. In one case, a deposit had been paid, which will not be refunded. The situation with the two orders is highly regrettable, and is a clear signal to the company about the importance of risk assessment and commercial discipline that we will carry forward into future negotiations.

We see great interest in our offering for Decorative, Metallization and Reflective coatings. We estimate that the potential in the short and medium term is high in this segment, and that it offers the fastest path to profitability. We will therefore add additional resources in this area to be able to capitalize on the opportunities.

We will continue to work strategically with fuel cells, focusing on the industry-leading companies in the fuel cell industry, car manufacturers, and those suppliers on which car manufacturers have chosen to focus. We will not, however, work with companies that lack long-term financing, have an appreciably high commercial risk profile, or otherwise cannot be considered a strategic future customer or business partner.

A renewed contact at management level has been initiated with Optorun (Japan), with which we have distribution and supply agreements, to evaluate the future business potential. Previously communicated sales estimates connected to these agreements are being reviewed.

Impact Coatings is a company with great potential, and we will work hard over the long term, in a structured and goal-oriented manner, to grow and become profitable. To succeed, we will do all we can to recruit employees who have the same capacity and professionalism as our staff today.

Torbjörn Sandberg

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Second quarter 2018

Revenue for the second quarter amounted to SEK 2,648 thousand (2,783) and operating profit was SEK -13,258 thousand (-13,998). Profit before depreciation and other operating expenses was SEK -12,717 thousand (-13,493). Profit before tax amounted to SEK -13,527 thousand (-14,403). Cash flow amounted to SEK -11 698 thousand (3 937).

Cash flow from operating activities during the period amounted to SEK -11 698 thousand (3 937).

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK 0 thousand (-1 340).

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 0 (0). Total cash flow for the period was SEK -11,698 thousand (-3,937).

During the period, a machine under production and part of the inventory of raw materials and consumables have been revalued. The net effect of the revaluation has been a reduction in operating profit for the period by SEK -2,780 thousand.

Provisions for deferred tax assets have, as in previous years’ accounts, not been made.

First half 2018

Revenue for the period January-June amounted to SEK 9 788 thousand (21 234). Gross profit amounted to SEK 4,097 thousand, 41.9% of sales (3,352, 15.8%). Operating expenses amounted to SEK -29,416 thousand (-35 636). Earnings before depreciation and other operating expenses amounted to SEK -18,004 thousand (-13,498). Profit before tax amounted to SEK -19,647 thousand (-14,408). Cash flow amounted to SEK -15,446 thousand (-8,222).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -15,394 thousand during the period (-6,882).

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK 0 thousand (-1 340).

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -70 thousand (0). Total cash flow for the period amounted to SEK -15,464 thousand (-8,222).

Provisions for deferred tax assets have, as in previous years’ accounts, not been made.

Financial position and liquidity

Liquid assets at period end amounted to SEK 49 922 thousand (13 925).

Equity-to-assets ratio amounted to 77.9% (77.6%).

EVENTS DURING THE SECOND QUARTER

The AGM was held in Linköping on May 17. At the AGM three new members were elected to the board of directors, Mark H. Shay (Chairman), Tanja Vainio and Lars-Gunnar Skötte, and two members were re-elected, Jan-Eric Sundgren and Christian Sahlén.

With the goal of helping the company become financially self-sufficient, the board of directors on May 27 replaced the company CEO and co-founder Henrik Ljungcrantz. Torbjörn Sandberg was appointed interim CEO, with qualifications as CEO of both publicly listed and privately-owned technology companies. The process to recruit a permanent CEO has started, with the goal of filling the role by year-end.

During June, an INLINECOATER™M was delivered according to plan to the Chinese producer of automotive components Xin Point. The coating machine, which was ordered in October 2017, will be used for decorative plastic components. The customer paid upon delivery in accordance with the sale agreement. Final acceptance and final payment will occur after completed installation.

EVENTS AFTER PERIOD END

After the period end, Varioplast GmbH (Germany) ordered an INLINECOATER™M coating machine. Varioplast has since 2013 been using coating equipment from Impact Coatings for metallization of plastic components for the automotive industry, which is the intended purpose of the new machine as well.

Under Impact Coatings’ new leadership, the previously communicated orders from China Hydrogen Energy and Huaqing Power Technology were subject to review. The review concluded that the likelihood of the customers fulfilling their obligations in the agreements is sufficiently low that the orders should be considered no longer valid. The was communicated in a press release on July 12.

On July 24 the company communicated that former CEO Henrik Ljungcrantz was terminated with immediate effect and without further severance payments. The reason was an ongoing investigation by PWC, at the request of the board of directors, which indicates that Henrik Ljungcrantz violated rules concerning reimbursement of expenses during several years. The board will hand over the final investigation report, expected during September 2018, to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and will call shareholders to an extraordinary general meeting whose purpose will be the replacement of the company auditor.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Impact Coatings board of directors has together with the executive management following the AGM in May updated the company’s strategy. The new direction can be summarized in three main points:

1) Impact Coatings will build a profitable and long-term sustainable business around Decorative, Metallization, and Reflective coatings (D/M/R), where the company has a clear offering and competitive advantages. The company has satisfied customers, of which several are repeat-customers, and a good balance of price vs. costs, which means the board and management see the potential to realize margins that can help the company become financially self-sufficient.

2) The Fuel Cell (FC) segment has significant growth potential, which we will exploit leveraging the unique qualities of Impact Coatings’ technology. The company will focus its sales activities on a prioritized group of fuel cell industry leaders.

3) Production capacity, final assembly, and test will be developed internally to build knowledge and retain margins.

The updated strategy will be presented in further detail via a webcast during September. A separate invitation will be published in the coming weeks.

The internal coating business is increasing in importance, both with respect to coating services and customer samples. Order flow and inquiries about coating of fuel cell plates are increasing. To meet demand, one of the INLINECOATER FC machines that was initially built for delivery to China has been moved to the internal coating operation.

The coating machine developed under the EuroStar Pro-FC program continues to be optimized at Impact Coatings’ premises and will be relocated to Borit NV (Belgium) at a time still to be determined.

AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

With the transition to serial production, revenue and profit from machine sales will be recognized upon delivery to the customer.

This interim report has not been subject to auditor review.

UPCOMING FINANCIAL EVENTS

Strategy webcast:                                          September 2018 (date TBD)
Interim report for the third quarter 2018:       26 October 2018
Year-end report for 2018:                              15 February 2019

For more information contact:

Torbjörn Sandberg, CEO
Tel: +46 768 43 43 76, E-mail: torbjorn.sandberg@impactcoatings.se

Anders Nilsson, CFO
Tel: +46 702 59 28 76, E-mail: anders.nilsson@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 17 August 2018, 8:00 a.m. CET.

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