were slightly above the level of 2021, reflecting
ongoing clinical trial activities. Sales and marketing
expenses increased by 13% in local currencies, and
reflected investments in market expansion in China, a
generally high activity level including medical events
and congresses, and restructuring costs associated
with closing down activities in Turkey due to
unsustainable market conditions for ALK’s product
portfolio. Administrative expenses increased mainly
due to organisational development activities.
Outlook for 2022
Based on a strong sales momentum and the outlook
for the remainder of the year, ALK has upgraded its
full-year outlook:
Revenue is now expected to grow 10-13% in local
currencies (previously: 8-12%) with tablet sales up
by 20% or more (previously: approximately 20%)
and a stronger than expected performance of the
non-tablet portfolio.
EBITDA is now expected to increase to DKK 675-
750 million (previously: 625-725) primarily on the
improved sales outlook.
EBITDA (operating profit before depreciation and
amortisation) increased 38% in reported currency to
DKK 379 million (274), driven by the higher sales and
improved gross margin. Exchange rates had only a
minor effect on operating profit. ALK’s exposure to
Russia and Ukraine and the ongoing inflationary
pressures remained limited.
The updated financial outlook is based on the
following assumptions:
Revenue
Revenue growth is expected to be broad-based across
all sales regions. The mid-point of the projected
revenue range assumes that sales in Europe will now
increase by approximately 10% (previously: high-
single digit). Sales growth in North America is still
expected at around 10%, and growth in International
markets is still expected to exceed 10%.
Net financials were a gain of DKK 9 million (a loss of
7). Tax on the profit totalled DKK 68 million (45), and
net profit increased 93% in reported currencies to
DKK 205 million (106).
Cash flow from operating activities was DKK 236
million (211) driven by higher earnings which were
partly offset by changes in working capital due to the
timing of payments. Cash flow from investment
activities was DKK minus 143 million (minus 83), on
the build-up of additional capacity for SLIT-tablet
production, upgrades to legacy production, and
investments for the in-house next generation
Tablets remain key to growth, and ALK now expects
global sales growth of 20% or more in 2022. In
addition, ALK expects mid single-digit growth
(previously: low single-digit) from the remaining non-
tablet portfolio, mainly driven by SCIT products and
the adrenaline auto-injector, Jext®.
adrenaline auto-injector, currently in development.
Free cash flow was positive at DKK 93 million (128).
The higher end of the revenue range assumes
continued strong revenue growth, especially in
Europe, with tablets leading the way, as well as
improved sales of legacy products. The lower end of
the range incorporates pricing pressures, particularly
in selected markets in Europe, further negative effects
from COVID, and/or impact from inabilities to meet
market demand for certain legacy products in North
America.
Cash flow from financing activities was DKK minus
90 million (minus 225), mainly relating to the
repayment of borrowings.
At the end of June, ALK held 2,252,066 of its own
shares, or 1.0% of the share capital, versus 1.3% at
the end of 2021, and 1.5% at the end of June 2021.
Following the Annual General Meeting in March 2022,
ALK completed a share split at a ratio of 1:20, so that
each existing share, with a nominal value of DKK 10,
was split into 20 new shares with a nominal value of
DKK 0.50 each. Following the share split, the
company’s share capital of DKK 111,411,960 was
divided into 18,415,200 A shares, 1,841,520 AA
shares and 202,567,200 B shares, each having a
nominal value of DKK 0.50.
Margins
The gross margin is still expected to improve by 1-2
percentage points from 61% in 2021, driven by
efficiencies and higher sales – especially from tablets.
Capacity costs
R&D costs are still expected at DKK 650-700 million.
Sales and marketing costs are still expected to
increase, reflecting investments in current and future
growth drivers, including China. The ratio to revenue is
still expected to improve versus 2021.
Equity totalled DKK 3,786 million (3,249) at the end of
June, and the equity ratio was 61% (58%).
Other assumptions
The outlook assumes that COVID will not affect
home-based tablet treatments, and that patients in
general will remain able and willing to visit
healthcare professionals without significant
limitations, although fluctuations may occur in
some markets.
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Company release No 14/2022 – 11 August 2022
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