In the second quarter 2024 Acconeer's net sales amounted to kSEK 15,138 and the gross margin was 61%. As many as nearly 270,000 radar sensors were sold in the quarter. In addition, more than 25,000 modules and 414 evaluation kits, EVK, were sold. A total of 18 new customer products were launched.
CEO Ted Hansson comments: "I am very pleased to begin my time as CEO of Acconeer by reporting record high quarterly revenues of SEK 15.1 million. We also see once again a quarter with very strong development in the automotive industry, which is promising for future earnings."
SECOND QUARTER
- Net sales for the second quarter amounted to kSEK 15,138 (6,399).
- The gross margin on sales of goods was 61 (61) %.
- Result after taxes amounted to kSEK-6,930 (-13,498).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution was SEK -0.12 (-0.51).
- The cash flow from operating activities was kSEK -6,280 (-10,803).
FIRST SIX MONTHS
- Net sales for the first six months amounted to kSEK 26,436 (16,530).
- The gross margin on sales of goods was 59 (60) %.
- Result after taxes amounted to kSEK-19,171 (-25,625).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution was SEK -0.44 (-0.97).
- The cash flow from operating activities was kSEK -18,498 (-20,535).
- Cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet date amounted to kSEK 109,017 (30,541).
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE SECOND QUARTER
- Acconeer received order from BEYD worth USD 180,000.
- Acconeer received order from European IoT provider worth USD 100,000.
- Acconeer announced automotive design win with an estimated value of USD 30 million, for the first time including next generation radar sensor A2.
- Acconeer and Sandvik receives research grant of SEK 3.5 million for material classification.
- Acconeer announced 5 automotive design wins to an estimated value of more than USD 4 million.
- Acconeer appointed Ted Hansson as new CEO.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD
- No significant events after the end of the period.
The report is attached to this press release and available through Acconeer's website: https://www.acconeer.com/investor_page/home/financial-reports/.
For additional information, please contact:
Ted Hansson, CEO Acconeer, Phone: +46 10218 92 00, E-mail: ir@acconeer.com
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About Acconeer AB
With ground-breaking technology, Acconeer has developed a radar sensor that opens a new world of interaction. Acconeer Micro Radar Sensor, with low power consumption, high precision, small size and high robustness, is a 60GHz robust and cost-effective sensor for detection, distance measurement, motion detection and camera-supported applications with low power consumption. Acconeer combines the advantage of low power consumption with highly accurate pulsed radar systems of coherent radar, all integrated into a component with a surface area of only 28 mm2. The radar sensor can be included in a range of mobile consumer products, from smartphones to wearables, but also in areas such as robots, drones, the Internet of Things, healthcare, automotive, industrial robots and security and monitoring systems. Acconeer is a semiconductor company and, as a business model, sells hardware to manufacturers of consumer electronics products. Acconeer is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market with the ticker code ACCON, Redeye is the company's Certified Advisor (CA). For more information: www.acconeer.com.