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Interim Financial Report
First half-year 2025
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About Gubra
Gubra, founded in 2008 in Denmark, is specialized in high-end pre-clinical contract research (CRO) and peptide-based drug discovery and development within metabolic and fibrotic diseases.
Our activities are focused on the early stages of drug development and are organ- ized into two business areas – CRO Services and Discovery & Partnerships (D&P). The two business areas are highly synergistic and create a unique entity capable of generating a steady cash flow from the CRO business while at the same time benefiting from biotechnology upside in the form of potential milestone payments and royalties from the D&P business.
Gubra’s shares have been listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen since 2023 with ticker
code GUBRA.
~ 275
Employees June 2025
Obesity expertise
Several drug candidates in development Expert service provider
16 out of top 20 largest pharma companies
served by Gubra
30%
Yearly revenue growth*
*(Inception 2008 to 2024)
Specialized pre-clinical contract research and development services for the pharma and biotech industry.
Discovery, design, and
development of peptide-based
drug candidates with the aim of entering partnerships with pharma and biotech companies.
Discovery & Partnerships
CRO Services
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prioritizes the reduction of fat mass while preserving - or even increasing - lean muscle mass, aiming to deliver a healthier and more sustainable weight loss outcome.
Preclinical studies in animal models have demonstrated that UCN2 ana- logues, when administered alone, selec- tively reduce fat mass and simultane-
The first half year has been transfor- mational, in a very positive way. We struck the biggest out-licensing deal so far for Gubra for our Amylin anti-obesi- ty asset GUBamy. The partnership with AbbVie really underscores Gubra’s ex- pertise in the metabolic space and our ability to develop novel peptide-based therapeutics. Following the deal, we decided to distribute DKK 1 billion to shareholders as an extraordinary dividend. A real strength for biotech company to be able to distribute a very meaningful amount back to sharehold- ers while still maintaining sufficient capital to realize our strategy in the coming years.
GUBAMY – PROGRESSING AS PLANNED
In the second quarter, we published strong interim clinical results from the first part of the Phase 1 Multiple- Ascending-Dose study (MAD). The results exceeded our expectations. The study showed that GUBamy was well tolerated with adverse events being predomi- nantly GI related, mild and consistent with data from the previous Single- Ascending-Dose study (SAD). On weight
ously promote gains in lean body mass. When combined with other anti-obesity agents, UCN2 has shown the unique ability to completely prevent the loss of lean mass typically seen in diet-induced obese rats treated with agents such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Moreover, UCN2 enhances fat mass loss in these combination treatments.
reduction, GUBamy delivered a remark- able weight loss. Once-weekly admin- istration for six weeks of 1 mg or 2 mg GUBamy led to a dose dependent mean weight loss compared to a weight gain in the placebo group. LS Mean weight loss in the 2 mg cohort was -7.8% compared to an LS Mean weight gain of +2.0% in the placebo arm on day 43. Data confirmed general picture from the SAD study with a high degree of consistency within cohorts. The study also confirmed the very long and favourable half-life of 11 days.
The MAD study for testing higher doses during a longer treatment period is ongoing and is progressing as planned. As part of having AbbVie as partner, we are delighted to see them expanding development options in the study.
Their experience and scale make a real difference.
Advancing our UCN2 obesity PROGRAM
We are equally enthusiastic about our next-in-line internal obesity program, UCN2, which is designed to promote a high-quality weight loss. This approach
Henrik Blou, CEO
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Notably, UCN2 has also been shown to fully reverse the lean mass loss caused by prior semaglutide treatment. This po- sitions UCN2 as a potentially valuable component in combination regimens, acting both as a protective and restora- tive agent.
Beyond its metabolic effects, treatment with long-acting UCN2 analogues has resulted in improvements in cardiac and kidney function in preclinical models of chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. These findings underscore the potential of UCN2 to not only promote high-quality weight loss, but also ad- dress key comorbidities associated with obesity.
UCN2 is now being prepared for Phase 1 clinical study to start early 2026.
Advancing our R&D efforts toward 2030
When we glance a few years out in the future, we want to expand our pipeline also outside obesity and bring more pro- jects to the clinic. In our strategy towards 2030, we want to develop our pipeline further, both inside and outside obesity, and establish 1-2 new flagship areas.
We have in first half of 2025 started up efforts and activities in women’s health, which is a significantly underserved
area today. In our strategy for 2030, we are also stepping up our ambitions for clinical development and aspire to have 1-3 fully owned programs in the clinic. We will also build upon our scientific en- trepreneurship by further expanding our efforts in non-classical peptides, tissue distribution, and dosing flexibility.
group revenue and earnings up very significantly
Group revenue and EBIT in the first half of 2025 were record-high and amount- ed to DKK 2.5 billion and DKK 2.3 billion, respectively. This can be compared to the same period last year with DKK 121 million in revenue and DKK -21 million in EBIT. A very significant improvement with the recognition of the upfront payment in the AbbVie-deal as the main explanation.
CRO business – revenue slightly behind LAST YEAR
Our CRO business has grown very significantly over the last two years and revenue has by far outpaced our mid- term annual growth guidance of 10%. In Q2 2025, we reported revenue of DKK 55 million which is 12% up compared to Q2 2024. However, H1 2025 revenue is 2% behind H1 2024, i.e. somewhat be- low our expectations. The explanation being the US market where we generally see longer decision timelines among our
customers. The development in Europe is on the contrary very healthy with high growth in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. As a result of the slowdown we experi- ence in the US, we have adjusted our full-year 2025 outlook for CRO revenue to be slightly below the revenue level in 2024 (previously 10-20% growth). EBIT- margin expectation for full-year 2025 for the CRO business has been reduced to around 20% (previously 25-31%).
HANDING OVER THE BATON TO INCOMING CEO
After almost 10 years in Gubra it is time for me now to hand over the baton to a new incoming CEO. I am really excited and proud of what we have achieved that has propelled Gubra into a com- pletely different league. I have always
admired leaders who found an appro- priate point in time to step back, and I feel that now is the right time.
I genuinely wish to thank the founders, the Board and our shareholders for all the trust and also all the fantastic colleagues that have brought Gubra to where we are today. It feels incredibly rewarding to leave the company in such a strong position, with significant poten- tial still ahead, as Markus Rohrwild takes over as CEO starting September 8, 2025.
GROUP REVENUE AND EARNINGS WERE
RECORD-HIGH IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR DRIVEN BY THE ABBVIE-DEAL
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Financial outlook and guidance
Key guidance items
New 2025 outlook 1
Previous 2025 outlook 2
Mid-term guidance
Results H1 2025
CRO Segment
Organic revenue growth
Revenue to be slightly below 2024
10-20%
10% annually
-2%
EBIT-margin
Around 20%
25-31%
23%
Discovery & Partnerships Segment 3
Total costs (adjusted) 4
DKK 230-250 million
DKK 230-250 million
DKK 118 million
Forward-looking statements
The interim financial report contains forward-looking statements, which include projections of our short- and long-term financial performance. These statements are by nature uncertain and associated with risk. Many factors may cause the actual development to differ materially from Gubra's expectations.
Read more about the risks in Annual Report 2024.
1: Outlook as of 20 August 2025
2: Outlook as of 9 May 2025
3: No revenue guidance is provided for the D&P segment due to the inherent uncertainty on timing and size of partnership revenue 4: Total costs are cost of sales and operating costs (adjusted for special items)
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Key events in H1 2025
New COO
appointed
Gubra appoints Anne-Marie Levy Rasmussen new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
GUBamy strong
MAD-results
Results from clinical MAD-study (part A) showing that GUBamy was well tole- rated and provided a very significant and consistent weight reduction.
Extraordinary
dividend payment
Distribution of DKK 1 billion to shareholders as extra- ordinary dividend following the AbbVie-deal.
GUBamy deal
Outlicensing of anti- obesity asset GUBamy (Amylin) to AbbVie for a total deal value of $2.2 billion + royalties.
UCN2 restores
lean mass loss
New preclinical study showing that UCN2 restores lean mass loss induced by prior GLP-1 treatment.
January 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
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The Discovery & Partnerships business serves as our drug discovery engine for identification of novel peptide-based candidates.
For drug discovery, Gubra has devel- oped a unique drug discovery plat- form using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which accel- erates the process from target identifi- cation to drug candidates. We call it the streaMLine platform.
Discovery & Partnerships
The streaMLine process is a circular process that can evaluate several aspects of the molecule simultaneously, resulting in the ability to rapidly modify molecule designs and thus optimizing the hit molecule before testing it in vivo in our readily available and translata- ble models. The streaMLine platform enables us to run multiple projects in parallel with fewer resources, and thus lowering pre-clinical
streaMLine advantages + Design of over 4,000 peptides per month – compared to a few hundred before the use of streaMLine
+ Focus on 4-6 projects simultane- ously instead of 2-3 using fewer researchers = time efficiency and lower costs
+ Improved patent potential
Scan the code to know more about our Discovery & Partnership programs
streaMLine
Wet lab exploration powered by explainable AI
development costs per project as well as provide for strong IP protection.
Once our projects have matured they are included in our R&D pipeline and are ready to be out-licensed to partners. Our approach is to out-license our pro- jects early to reduce risks and costs.
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Scan the code to know more about our expanding pipeline
Our R&D pipeline is based on peptides. Below features our R&D pipeline from Drug Discovery and onwards.
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AMYLIN
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GUBamy holds potential to become the next generation weight management therapy
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GUBamy holds potential to become the next generation weight management therapy
Balanced receptor profile
(AMYR and CTR as native amylin)
Long half-life (T½)
Body weight loss alone and in combination
Physically and chemically stable at neutral pH
Very long patent exclusivity
Part A completed
Development path
Phase 1 Multiple
Ascending Dose
(Ongoing)
Phase 1 Single Ascen- ding Dose
(Completed)
Pre-clinical
(Completed)
GUBamy is an investigational long-acting amylin analogue for subcutaneous administration. GUBamy is in development for weight management in obese people and could be positioned as both an alternative and an addition to incretin-based treatments. Some of the differentiating factors of GUBamy are shown below.
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Strong Phase 1 results from Single Ascending Dose (SAD) study and Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) study part A have shown that GUBamy is well tolerated with adverse events being predominantly GI related and mild. On weight reduction, GUBamy has delivered a very significant weight loss.
Favourable PK profile with a very long half-life of 11 days
Well tolerated with adverse events being predominantly GI related and mild
Reduced body-weight
dose dependently
Next step
MAD study ongoing with longer
treatment period incl. titration
SAD study: One dose weight reduction of –3% vs. placebo of +1%
-3% vs. +1%
MAD study part A: Multiple doses for six weeks weight reduction of –7.8% (2mg) vs. placebo of +2.0%
-8% vs. +2%
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GUBamy: Positive Phase 1 results
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Global license agreement for GUBamy with AbbVie
In March 2025, Gubra signed a landmark deal granting AbbVie an exclusive global license to develop and commercialize GUBamy. The deal combines Gubra’s expertise in discovery, design and development of peptide-based drug candidates with AbbVie’s clinical development expertise and global commercialization footprint.
$350 million upfront (paid in Q2 2025)
Tiered royalties on global net sales
up to $1.875 billion in development, commercial and sales milestone payments
MILESTONES
ROYALTIES
upFROnt
Deal terms
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UCN2 for high-quality weight loss
HIGH QUALITY WEIGHT LOSS
With the current anti-obesity drugs, 20-40% of the body weight lost is unwanted loss of lean mass (mus- cles, bones, internal organs). In contrast, high quality weight loss focuses on body composition and pro- motes fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass to induce a healthy and sustained weight loss.
Lost weight (%)
Time to focus on healthy weight loss
– Treatment paradigm for future obesity treatment
Lean mass
Fat mass
GUB-UCN2 rescues lean mass loss and improves fat mass loss in obese rats with an Amylin (Cagrilintide) or a GLP-1R agonist (Semaglutide)
Increased lean mass
Decreased fat mass
Today
Tomorrow
GUB-UCN2
GUB-UCN2 is a long acting Urocortin 2 (UCN2) analogue selectively activating the corticotropin-re- leasing hormone receptor 2 (CRHR2) that has been designed for once weekly subcutaneous administra- tion. We believe GUB-UCN2 could be well suited as a stand-alone treatment, but also as a combination with other anti-obesity drugs.
STRONG PRE-CLINICAL RESULTS UCN2 has shown that it can completely prevent lean mass loss in diet-induced obese rats treated with either GLP-1 or Amylin while substantially improving fat mass loss. New studies in 2025 in aged diet induced obese rats have shown that UCN2 can also restore lean mass loss induced by prior GLP-1 treatment. Furthermore, UCN2 treatment can also provide a cardiorenal upside.
UCN2 is now being prepared for Phase 1 clinical study to start in early 2026.
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CRO business
Our CRO business provides end-to-end pre-clinical services to pharma and biotech companies. The services we provide enable our customers to make data-based decisions to move their pre-clinical research projects fast forward.
We utilize our deep knowledge, animal model capabilities and advanced lab- oratory and animal testing facilities with operations centered around auto- mation, robotization and digitalization to offer a broad range of specialized services covering all aspects of pre-clinical studies.
Growing the number of clients
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Existing clients
New clients
121
2023
2024
Specialised in Pre-Clinical Contract Research Services
Leveraging our highly automated setup
In Vivo
Pharmacology
Biomarker Assays
Bioinformatics & NGS
(next gen sequencing)
2D & 3D Histology with
AI Pathology
Minipig
Pharmacokinetics
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94
71
67
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Disease areas
Our CRO services cover a wide variety of disease areas
Diabetes
Obesity
Liver (MASH)
Kidney
Women's health
Lungs (IPF)
Brain (CNS)
Revenue per disease area and region in
H1 2025
Other 7%
Heart/CVD 1%
Revenue by disease area
Revenue by geographic region
Obesity 47%
Kidney 21%
Liver/MASH 16%
Americas 35%
Asia 4%
Europe 61%
Africa 0,1%
Lung/IPF 3 %
CNS 4%
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Financial results H1 2025
Revenue
In H1 2025, Gubra recorded a total revenue of DKK 2,492.1 million compared to DKK 120.6 million in H1 2024. The significant increase was driven by the recognition of the upfront payment in the out-licensing agreement to AbbVie ("AbbVie-deal") for our anti-obesity Amylin asset GUBamy. The AbbVie-deal was successfully complet- ed in April 2025.
CRO services segment
Revenue in the CRO segment amounted to DKK 105.6 million in H1 2025, which is a slight decline compared to H1 2024 where revenue amounted to DKK 107.5 mil- lion. Geographically, sales in Europe grew solidly year-over-year, while sales to US customers experienced a decline. In the US, decisions for ordering studies are taking longer than we have experienced in previous quarters. In terms of the main thera- peutic categories (obesity, MASH and kidney), obesity showed solid growth year- over-year while MASH and kidney experienced a decline.
Discovery & Partnerships segment
In H1 2025, revenue from the Discovery & Partnerships (D&P) segment amounted to DKK 2,386.6 million (H1 2024: DKK 13.1 million). Revenue from the D&P segment is volatile by nature in contrast to the more stable CRO service business. In certain pe- riods upfront and milestones are triggered, causing D&P revenue to increase signifi- cantly. The AbbVie-deal with the upfront payment of USD 350 million in Q2 2025 was the main reason for the significant revenue increase in H1 2025.
Adjusted EBIT
For H1 2025, adjusted EBIT amounted to DKK 2,292.4 million (H1 2024: DKK -20.6 million). The significant increase in earnings was due to the AbbVie-deal.
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Revenue |
2,492.1 |
120.6 |
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CRO revenue |
105.6 |
107.5 |
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D&P revenue |
2,386.6 |
13.1 |
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Gross profit |
2,448.3 |
71.6 |
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EBIT |
2,225.2 |
(26.1) |
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Special items |
67.2 |
5.5 |
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Adjusted EBIT* |
2,292.4 |
(20.6) |
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Net financial income and expenses |
(2.8) |
5.9 |
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Profit/loss for the period |
1,762.9 |
(20.1) |
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Balance sheet and cash flow |
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities |
2,722.2 |
446.9 |
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Total assets |
2,910.0 |
610.8 |
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Equity |
1,215.2 |
463.9 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
2,307.3 |
10.4 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
(1,365.4) |
(12.8) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
(4.7) |
(4.6) |
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EBIT margin |
89% |
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Adjusted EBIT margin* |
92% |
(17%) |
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CRO organic growth |
(2%) |
34% |
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CRO EBIT |
24.4 |
31.5 |
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CRO special items |
- |
3.1 |
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CRO adjusted EBIT* |
24.4 |
34.5 |
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CRO adjusted EBIT margin* |
23% |
32% |
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D&P EBIT |
2,201.2 |
(57.6) |
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D&P special items |
67.2 |
2,8 |
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D&P adjusted EBIT* |
2,268.3 |
(54.8) |
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D&P total costs (adjusted)* |
(118.3) |
(68.8) |
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* Adjustment for special items: |
67.2 |
5.5 |
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AbbVie transaction-related costs |
67.2 |
- |
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Build-up costs (tech projects and Minigut) |
- |
2.6 |
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Other (layoff costs and other) |
- |
2.9 |
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Adjusted EBIT decreased to DKK 24.4 million in H1 2025 compared to DKK 34.5 million in H1 2024. While revenue was largely unchanged, the average number of employees was higher in H1 2025, as we have scaled the organisation, compared to H1 2024 causing earnings to decline. Adjusted EBIT margin amounted to 23% in H1 2025 compared to 32% in H1 2024.
Discovery & Partnerships segment
For the D&P segment, adjusted EBIT amounted to DKK 2,268.3 million in H1 2025 compared to DKK -54.8 in H1 2024, due to the impact from the AbbVie-deal.
REPORTED EBIT
Reported EBIT amounted to DKK 2,225.2 million in H1 2025 (H1 2024: DKK -26.1 mil- lion). The main explanation for the vast improvement in reported EBIT year-over-year was the AbbVie-deal. Special items in H1 2025 amounted to DKK 67.2 million and consisted solely of transactional advisory costs related to the AbbVie-deal, record- ed in the D&P segment.
Net financial income and expenses
For H1 2025, net financials amounted to a cost of DKK 2.8 million compared to an income of DKK 5.9 million in H1 2024.
Tax
For H1 2025, tax costs of 459.6 million were recognised driven by the AbbVie-deal compared to no tax costs reported in H1 2024.
Result for the period
The net result for the period amounted to an income of DKK 1,762.9 million compared to a loss of DKK 20.1 million in H1 2024. The main reason for the improvement was higher EBIT.
H1 2025
23%
CRO EBIT margin
H1 2025
2.5bn
DKK in Group revenue
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263
Average number of employees (FTE’s)
H1 2025
226
Average number of employees (FTE’s)
H1 2024
Cash flow
Operating net cash inflow for H1 2025 amounted to DKK 2,307.3 million compared to a net cash inflow of DKK 10.4 million for the same period last year. The increase in H1 2025 vs. H1 2024 was due to higher EBIT.
Cash flow from investing activities in H1 2025 amounted to a net outflow of DKK 1,365.4 million (H1 2024: DKK -12.8 million) primarily due to investments of excess cash into AAA-rated Danish mortgage bonds.
Cash flow from financing activities in H1 2025 amounted to an outflow of DKK 4.7 million compared to an outflow for the same period last year amounting to DKK 4.6 million.
Equity
Equity amounted to DKK 1,215.2 million at the end of June 2025 compared to DKK 450.6 million at the end of 2024. The increase is explained by the increase in earnings, partly counterbalanced by the extraordinary dividend of DKK 1 billion (paid in begin- ning of July 2025).
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In million DKK
Q2 2025
Q2 2024
Income statement
Revenue
2,434.6
55.6
CRO revenue
54.9
49.0
D&P revenue
2,379.7
6.6
Gross profit
2,411.3
55.6
EBIT
2,268.8
(20.1)
Special items
67.2
3.5
Adjusted EBIT*
2,335.9
(16.6)
Profit/loss for the period
1,715.0
(16.9)
Key figures and financial ratios (%)
EBIT margin
93%
(36%)
CRO organic growth
12%
18%
CRO EBIT
13.6
10.0
CRO special items
-
2.0
CRO adjusted EBIT*
13.6
12.0
CRO adjusted EBIT margin*
25%
24%
D&P EBIT
2,255.4
(30.1)
D&P special items
67.2
1.9
D&P adjusted EBIT*
2,322.5
(28.2)
D&P total costs (adjusted)*
(57.2)
(36.7)
* Adjustment for special items:
67.2
3.5
AbbVie transaction-related costs
67.2
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Build-up costs (tech projects and Minigut)
-
1.1
Other (layoff costs and other)
-
2.4
Financial results Q2 2025
Revenue
In Q2 2025, Gubra recorded a total revenue of DKK 2,434.6 million compared to DKK 55.6 million in Q2 2024. The increase reflects the AbbVie-deal in Q2 2025.
CRO services segment
For Q2 2025, revenue in the CRO segment amounted to DKK 54.9 million compared to DKK 49.0 million in Q2 2024. The increase of 12% was mainly driven by growth in the obesi- ty area.
Discovery & Partnerships segment
In Q2 2025, revenue in the Discovery & Partnerships (D&P) segment amounted to DKK 2,379.7 million (Q2 2024: DKK 6.6 million). For Q2 2025, the significant revenue increase was caused by the AbbVie-deal.
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted EBIT for Q2 2025 amounted to DKK 2,335.9 million, mainly due to the AbbVie- deal. For Q2 2024, adjusted EBIT had a loss of DKK 16.6 million.
CRO services segment
For Q2 2025, adjusted EBIT amounted to DKK 13.6 million corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 24.8%, roughly on par with the same quarter last year with adjusted EBIT margin of 24.5%.
Discovery & Partnerships segment
Adjusted EBIT for Q2 2025 amounted to DKK 2,322.5 million for the D&P segment (Q2 2024: DKK -28.2 million) with the AbbVie-deal as the explanation for the vast increase.
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DKK’000 |
Notes |
30 June 2025 |
31 December 2024 |
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Notes |
30 June 2025 |
31 December 2024 |
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30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
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Share capital |
Retained earnings |
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Notes summary
Note
1. General accounting polices
2. Segment information
3. Leasing
4. Financial assets and financial liabilities
5. Share capital
6. Other information
7. Significant events after the reporting period
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Note 1 General accounting policies
The unaudited interim financial report for the half year 2025 comprises the financial statement of Gubra A/S and its subsidiaries (jointly, the “Group”). The interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IAS 34 ’Interim Financial Reporting’ as adopted by the EU, and further requirements in the Danish Financial Statements Act (Årsregnskabsloven) for the presentation of interim reports by listed companies.
The interim financial report follows the accounting policies as set out in the annual report for 2024, and should as such be read in conjunction with the annual report. Accounting policies not previously relevant for the Group can be found below.
Derivative financial instruments
The Group uses derivative financial instruments for risk management purposes. The Group has entered into a single derivative contract to mitigate exposure to foreign currency risk. As hedge accounting does not apply, the derivative is measured at fair value through profit or loss, with all gains and losses recognized in Financial income and expenses.
Other financial assets (Financial instruments)
Initial recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on trade date, the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. At initial recognition, the Group measures a financial asset or financial liability at its fair value plus or minus, in the case of a financial asset or financial liability not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are incremental and directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability, such as fees and commissions.
Transaction costs of a financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss.
Classification and subsequent measurement
The Group classifies its financial instruments in the following categories assets valued at fair value either via the income statement or other comprehensive income or financial assets valued at the amortized cost. The classification of invest- ments in debt instruments depends on the Group’s business model for handling financial assets and the contractual terms for the cash flow of the assets.
Amortized cost
Assets that are held for the purposes of collecting contrac- tual cash flows, and where the cash flows only constitute capital amounts and interest are valued at the amortized cost. They are included under current assets, with the exception of items maturing more than 12 months after the balance sheet date, which are classified as non-current assets.
Interest income from these financial assets is recognized using the effective interest method and included in financial income. The Group’s financial assets that are valued at the amortized cost are made up of the items other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents.
Fair value through profit or loss
Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost are measured at fair value through profit and loss. A gain or loss on a financial debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognized in the financial net in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in the financial net using the effective interest rate method. The fixed income fund has been valued and classi- fied according to fair value via the Income Statement with level 1 in the valuation hierarchy based on listed prices on a traded market.
The Group reclassifies financial assets when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes
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Derecognition
Financial assets, or a portion thereof, are derecognized when the contractual rights to receive the cash flows from the assets have expired, or when they have been transferred and either (i) the Group transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, or (ii) the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and the Group has not retained control of the asset.
Impairment of financial assets
Upon every reporting occasion, the Group examines whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of assets requires impairment. Objective evidence consists of observable conditions that have occurred and have a negative impact on the possibility to recover the acquisition value.
Critical estimates and judgements
The preparation of the interim financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Group’s accounting policies.
All significant accounting estimates and judgements are consistent with those described in the Annual report for 2024.
Note 1, cont.
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Note 2 Segment information
DKK’000
CRO
D&P
Gubra Green
Total
H1 2025
Revenue (external)
105,584
2,386,550
-
2,492,134
Total segment revenue
105,584
2,386,550
-
2,492,134
EBIT excl. special items
24,448
2,268,326
(369)
2,292,405
EBIT margin excl. special items
23%
95%
-
92%
Special items
-
(67,159)
-
(67,159)
EBIT incl. Gubra Green and special items
24,448
2,201,167
(369)
2,225,246
DKK’000
CRO
D&P
Gubra Green
Total
H1 2024
Revenue (external)
107,493
13,134
-
120,627
Total segment revenue
107,496
13,134
-
120,627
EBIT excl. Gubra Green and special items
34,539
(54,824)
-
(20,285)
EBIT margin excl. Gubra Green and special items
32%
(417%)
-
(17%)
Gubra Green and special items
(3,081)
(2,757)
62
(5,776)
EBIT incl. Gubra Green and special items
31,458
(57,581)
62
(26,061)
Revenue and contract liabilities
As part of the evaluation of revenue for H1 2025 related to the AbbVie-deal, Gubra’s reclassification of contract liabilities reflects the current estimate of development activities not yet performed and hence deferred income per 30 June 2025. The development activities are related to a performance obligation in the Abbvie agreement.
Refer to Note 4 in the Annual Report for further details regarding revenue and contract liabilities.
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Note 3 Leasing
Amounts recognised in the balance sheet
The Group leases laboratory equipment and premises. The balance sheet shows the following amounts relating to leases:
DKK’000
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
Right-of-use assets
62,331
68,857
Lease liabilities – Equipment
Current
5,090
5,266
Non-current
10,360
12,730
Total
15,450
17,996
Lease liabilities – Premises
Current
9,828
9,536
Non-current
67,422
68,917
Total
77,250
78,453
DKK’000
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
Additions to the right-of-use assets during the year
16,483
34,814
Disposals to the right-of-use assets during the year
(563)
(1,091)
The income statement shows the following recognised amounts relating to leases:
DKK’000
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
Depreciation charge of right-of-use assets
3,875
3,045
Interest expense on lease liabilities
3,080
2,601
Expense relating to short-term leases
-
284
Expense relating to leases of low-value assets
79
-
Cash outflow for leases
4,664
7,260
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Other financial assets measured at fair value through profit and loss end of H1 2025 consist of acquired highly liquid AAA-rated Danish mortgage bonds (Fair value hiearchy level 1).
The fair value of other contingent consideration in 2024 was based on the expected value of earnout from acquisition. The calculation was based on non-observable data and thus categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Note 4 Financial assets and financial liabilities
The Group holds the following financial instruments:
DKK’000
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
Financial assets at fair value:
Trade receivables
37,786
31,788
Other financial assets
1,651,693
287,842
Cash and cash equivalents
1,070,510
134,403
Total Financial assets at fair value
2,759,989
454,033
Financial liabilities at amortised cost:
Trade payables
62,825
16,170
Lease liabilities
92,700
96,449
Other liabilities
1,539,321
64,614
Total Financial liabilities at amortised cost
1,694,846
177,233
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss
Contingent consideration included in Other payables
-
848
Total Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss
-
848
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In H1 2025, a total of 37,288 treasury shares were delivered to participants in employee incentive programs.
In H1 2024, a total of 1,297 shares were acquired as treasury shares and a total of 17,727 shares were delivered to participants in employee incentive programs.
Note 5 Share capital
Dividend per share
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
No./DKK
Number of shares
Nominal value
Number of shares
Nominal value
The share capital comprise:
Ordinary shares (fully paid)
16,349,703
16,349,703
16,349,703
16,349,703
DKK per share
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
Dividend for the period
61.20
0.00
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
Number of treasury shares
5,553
42,841
Proportion of share capital
0.03%
0.26%
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Note 6 Other information
|
Type program |
Grant date |
No. of instruments |
Vesting period |
Value at grant |
|
Warrants |
1 June 2023 |
98,793 |
3 years |
DKK 37.1/warrant |
|
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) |
1 June 2024 |
5,227 |
2 years |
DKK 328.0/RSU |
|
Warrants |
1 June 2024 |
54,915 |
3 years |
DKK 107.8/warrant |
Share based remuneration programs to employees
Gubra has implemented long-term incentive programs for
employees. One program type being Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) program and the other type being warrant program. At full utilisation of outstanding warrants programs per 30 June 2025, it corresponds to maximum dilution of the share capital of 1%.
Restricted Stock Unit (“RSU”) programs
The RSU programs are directed to employees that have been
employed in Gubra for a certain period of time. The RSUs are
granted free of charge.
The RSUs will vest over two years (1/24 allocation per month)
and be exchangeable into ordinary shares (one RSU to one
ordinary share). Grant, vesting and/or exchange of the RSUs
is not subject to achievement of performance targets, but
conditional on continued employment during the vesting
period.
Warrant programs
The warrant program is directed to employees holding a
Director, Senior Director, VP or Management position and are granted free of charge.
The warrants will vest over three years (1/36 allocation per
month) and be exercisable for a two year period following full
vesting. Each vested warrant entitles a right to acquire one
new ordinary share at the exercise price. Grant, vesting and/
or exercise of the warrants is not subject to achievement of
performance targets, but conditional on continued employ- ment during the vesting period.
Estimating fair value
RSU
Since there is no exercise price for the RSUs, the value of each
RSU equals the share price at the grant date.
Warrants
The warrants have been valued based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which is a commonly used model for warrant pricing. The Black-Scholes option pricing model takes into consideration the exercise price, the term of the options, share price on the allotment date and expected volatility in the share price, and risk-free interest for the term of the options.
More details on parameters in Black-Scholes option pricing
can be found in the Annual Report 2024.
Corporate tax
For H1 2025, Gubra has recognized expected income tax expense of DKK 459.6 million. The Group has utilized its unrecognized tax assets amounting to DKK 29.7 million and per 30 June 2025 tax payables amounts to DKK 453.9 million.
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Note 7 Significant events after the reporting period
On 13 August 2025, Markus Rohrwild was appointed new CEO of Gubra in a planned succession process where current CEO Henrik Blou will step down after almost 10 years as CEO. The change will be effective from September 8, 2025.
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Statement of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management
The Board of Directors and Executive Management have today considered and approved the interim financial report of Gubra A/S for the period 1 January – 30 June 2025.
The interim financial report, which has not been audited or reviewed by the company’s independent auditor, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Report-ing’ as adopted by the EU and additional disclosure requirements for listed companies in the Danish Financial Statements Act. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim financial statements are consistent with those applied in the Annual Report for 2024
In our opinion, the interim financial report gives a true and fair view of the Group’s assets, liabilities, and financial position at 30 June 2025 and of the results of the Group’s operations and cash flows for the period 1 January - 30 June 2025.
Furthermore, in our opinion, Management’s Review gives a fair presentation of the develop-ment in the Group’s operations and financial circumstances, of the results for the period, and of the overall financial position of the Group as well as a description of the most significant risks and uncertainties facing the Group.
Over and above the disclosures in the interim financial report, no changes in the Group’s most significant risks and uncertainties have occurred relative to the disclosures in the Annual Report for 2024.
Gubra A/S
Board of Directors
Executive Management