{"id":9661,"date":"2021-04-23T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heliospectra.com\/blog\/mfn_news\/heliospectra-publ-interim-report-january-march-2021-2\/"},"modified":"2021-04-23T06:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T06:30:00","slug":"heliospectra-publ-tussentijds-verslag-januari-maart-2021-2","status":"publish","type":"mfn_news","link":"https:\/\/heliospectra.com\/nl\/blog\/mfn_news\/heliospectra-publ-interim-report-january-march-2021-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Heliospectra (publ) Interim Report January-March 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
(GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 23, 2021)– Heliospectra AB (publ), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, presents Interim Report for January-March 2021.<\/strong><\/div>\n

Het volledige rapport is bij dit persbericht gevoegd en kan ook worden ge\u00fcpload op <\/span>https:\/\/www.heliospectra.com\/investor-relations\/reports-documents-archive<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SAMENVATTING VAN VERSLAG<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SALES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, JANUARY– MARCH<\/span><\/strong>
\nNet sales amounted to KSEK <\/span>9,960<\/span> (1<\/span>5,<\/span>200). The operating loss amounted to KSEK –<\/span>7,302 (<\/span>-9<\/span>,<\/span>058)<\/span> KSEK, signifying<\/span> a negative operating margin (neg). The loss after tax was KSEK –<\/span>7,307<\/span> (-9<\/span>,<\/span>054)<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

CASH FLOW, JANUARY – MARCH <\/span><\/strong>
\nOperating cash flow was KSEK –<\/span>7,448 (-20,014). Total cash flow was KSEK –<\/span>9,807 (-20,310). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CEO COMMENTAAR<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2020 we made the strategic move to expand globally and place a stronger focus on greenhouses and food growers, at the same time we succeeded in strengthening our brand in the cannabis market. This new focus, along with leveraging our existing greenhouse-centric portfolio, will allow us to accelerate progress in this market area. In parallel with this refocused strategy, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to be the industry leader in LED horticulture lighting technology. We continue to develop state-of-the-art technology that will provide growers with full control over their production. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In the first quarter, global market conditions did not improve as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact demand. As a result, we did not achieve our sales targets and closed the quarter with TSEK 9,960 in sales and TSEK 12,535 in orders. Despite a challenging environment, we have strengthened our pipeline of food growers with a focus on mega and large greenhouse installations. We are also obtaining our DLC certification, which is crucial for North American customers who are looking to secure energy rebates. Importantly, this certification will be a catalyst to build relationships with mega and large greenhouse food producers. These efforts will take time and stretch our sales cycle, but they will also positively impact future business results.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our efforts will be further energized and empowered by introducing two new board members: Bonny Heeren and Ljubo Mrnjavac. Combined, they bring decades of experience in greenhouse sales and international expansion, as well as commercial investment acumen. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In the first quarter, we delivered on our promise to release of helioCORE 2.0 to a subset of customers across the globe. Along with a newly developed interface and exciting new features, helioCORE 2.0 provide customers with access to our dedicated Heliospectra plant and light team of experts, who are able to assist with installation and help them utilize the software to its fullest potential. Throughout these customer interactions, we will receive initial product feedback. Following this, the next phase of the helioCORE 2.0 release will start in Q3.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In parallel with the priorities outlined above, we are working hard to deliver new and innovative horticulture technology. We are currently developing our state-of-the-art biosensor and are excited to announce MSEK 1,75 research grant from Vinnova, the Swedish Innovation Authority.  In partnership with Chalmers University of Technology, this grant will help accelerate the development of our patented biosensor technology. Ultimately, we expect these efforts to yield two new control modules that will fully integrate with helioCORE 2.0. This will provide growers with full control over their production and allow them to optimize their commercial greenhouses or indoor facilities to meet their specific business objectives. Lastly, we continue to develop the next generation of MITRA with our engineering partners. We are looking forward to seeing these efforts come together and the results that will follow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

While we are confident that we have the right strategic initiative in flight, they will take time to further mature and produce measurable results. Ultimately, they will enable us to grow our pipeline of customers, launch new products and improve financial results. We are looking forward to sharing results as we progress through the year. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I am very pleased to work with shareholders who support our passion for innovation, sustainability, quality and results. As always, I thank you for your steadfast commitment to the Heliospectra vision.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\/Ali Ahmadian,
\nCEO Heliospectra<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Denna information lämnades för offentliggörande kl <\/em>08<\/em>.<\/em>30<\/em> CEST, den <\/em>23<\/em> april, 2021.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Voor meer informatie:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rebecca Nordin, hoofd IR bij Heliospectra | +46 (0)72 536 8116 | <\/span>ir@heliospectra.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.heliospectra.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heliospectra AB<\/strong> (publ) <\/span><\/span>(North American ADR OTCQB: HLSPY, and Nasdaq First North Growth Market: HELIO)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>werd in 2006 in Zweden opgericht door plantenwetenschappers en biologen met \u00e9\u00e9n visie - de productie van gewassen intelligenter en grondstofzuiniger maken. Vandaag de dag is Heliospectra, met klanten op zes continenten, wereldwijd marktleider op het gebied van innovatieve tuinbouwverlichtingstechnologie, lichtregelsystemen op maat en gespecialiseerde diensten voor kassen en gecontroleerde plantengroeiomgevingen. Ontworpen door telers voor telers, bouwt Heliospectra op maat gemaakte LED-verlichtingsstrategie\u00ebn en -regelingen om productieschema's te automatiseren, opbrengsten te voorspellen en de gezondheid en prestaties van gewassen te bewaken met real-time gegevens en respons, om het licht te leveren waar planten van houden en de consistente resultaten die telers nodig hebben. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ga voor meer informatie naar https:\/\/www.heliospectra.com<\/a>.  <\/span><\/p>\n

HELIO staat genoteerd op Nasdaq First North Growth Market met Redeye AB als Certified Adviser: <\/span><\/p>\n

Certifiedadviser@redeye.se<\/a>, +46 (0)8 121 576 90.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Toekomstgerichte verklaringen<\/strong>
\nDe verklaringen in dit persbericht zijn toekomstgerichte verklaringen zoals bedoeld in de federale effectenwetgeving. Dergelijke verklaringen zijn gebaseerd op onze huidige overtuigingen en verwachtingen en zijn inherent onderhevig aan belangrijke zakelijke, economische en concurrerende onzekerheden en onvoorziene omstandigheden, waarvan vele buiten onze macht liggen. Daarnaast zijn dergelijke toekomstgerichte uitspraken onderhevig aan aannames met betrekking tot toekomstige bedrijfsstrategie\u00ebn en beslissingen die aan verandering onderhevig zijn. Potenti\u00eble risico's en onzekerheden omvatten, maar zijn niet beperkt tot, technische vooruitgang in de sector en politieke en economische omstandigheden in de sector. We nemen geen verplichting op ons om toekomstgerichte uitspraken bij te werken om gebeurtenissen of ontwikkelingen weer te geven nadat een toekomstgerichte uitspraak is gedaan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bijlagen<\/strong>
Interim Report Jan – Mar 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n