GOTHENBURG, Sweden , Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
Fourth quarter
- Sales amounted to SEK 382 (409) million, corresponding to a decrease of 7 percent in SEK. Sales were unchanged in local currency.
- Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 164 (160) million, corresponding to a margin of 43 (39) percent. Fluctuations in exchange rates negatively impacted EBITDA by SEK 21 million .
- Net income amounted to SEK 108 (96) million, which gave earnings per share of SEK 0.99 (0.89).
Whole year 2020
- Sales amounted to SEK 1 246 (1 480) million, corresponding to a decrease of 16 percent in SEK. Sales decreased by 13 percent in local currency.
- Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 454 (587) million, corresponding to a margin of 36 (40) percent. Fluctuations in exchange rates negatively impacted EBITDA by SEK 24 million .
- Net income amounted to SEK 288 (384) million, which gave earnings per share of SEK 2.64 (3.53).
After the end of the period
- The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 87 (-) million, corresponding to SEK 0.80 (-) per share.
- Lawsuit received regarding claimed patent infringement with regard to Time-lapse in Germany .
Gothenburg , February 10, 2021
VITROLIFE AB (publ)
Thomas Axelsson , CEO
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