Press Release, 22 April 2008 (10 pages) BioGaia AB Interim report 1 January - 31 March 2008 (Figures in brackets refer to the same period of the previous year) - Net sales amounted to SEK 36.1 million (26.4), an increase of SEK 9.7 million (37%) compared to the same period of last year. - Operating profit was SEK 7.5 million (2.3), an improvement of SEK 5.2 million compared to the same period of last year. - Profit after tax was SEK 8.0 million (2.6), an improvement of SEK 5.4 million compared to the same period of last year. - Earnings per share were SEK 0.47 (0.15). - Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital was SEK 9.3 million (4.1). Total cash flow for the period was SEK 3.5 (-1.1). Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2008 totalled SEK 46.5 million. Key events in the first quarter of 2008 - Agreement with Sunstar for the sale of oral health products in more than 100 countries. - BioGaia continues its Japanese venture. - New and extended agreement with Ferring for the sale of BioGaia's Probiotic drops and tablets in a number of countries. Key events after the end of the first quarter - Agreement with Neocare for the sale of BioGaia's Probiotic drops and tablets in Belgium and Luxembourg Latest press releases from BioGaia: 2008-04-21 BioGaia signs agreement for Belgium and Luxembourg 2008-03-19 Notice of Annual General Meeting of BioGaia AB 2008-02-20 BioGaia signs new agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals For additional information contact: Peter Rothschild, Managing Director, telephone: +46 8 555 293 00 Jan Annwall, Deputy Managing Director, telephone: +46 8 555 293 00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- BioGaia is a biotechnology company that develops, markets and sells probiotic products with documented health benefits. The products are primarily based on the lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri (Reuteri), which has probiotic, health-enhancing effects. The class B share of the Parent Company BioGaia AB is quoted on the Small Cap list of the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. www.biogaia.com BioGaia AB (publ.) Interim report 1 January - 31 March 2008 Figures in brackets refer to the same period of last year. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director of BioGaia AB (publ) hereby present the interim report for the period 1 January - 31 March 2008. BioGaia AB The company BioGaia is a biotechnology company that develops, markets and sells probiotic products with documented health benefits. The products are primarily based on the lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri (Reuteri) which has health-enhancing effects. BioGaia has also developed unique delivery systems, such as probiotic-containing straws and caps, that make it possible to create probiotic products with a long shelf life. BioGaia has 37 employees, of whom 15 are based in Stockholm, 14 in Lund, 3 in Raleigh, USA, and 5 in Hiroshima, Japan. The class B share of the Parent Company BioGaia AB is quoted on the Small Cap list of the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. Business model BioGaia's revenue is derived mainly from the sale of finished products, but also from license rights for the use of Reuteri cultures in customers' own products (such as baby formula and dairy products). The finished probiotic products consist of tablets, drops and oral health products (chewing gum and lozenges), as well as probiotic-containing straws and caps. BioGaia's products are sold through nutrition, food, natural health, pharmaceutical and animal feed companies in 36 countries worldwide. In Sweden, BioGaia´s products are sold under the brands Semper Magdroppar (drops) and GUM Periobalance (chewing gum) int the pharmacies and Semper Fullkornsvälling (baby formula with active culture, Prima Liv drinking yoghurt by Skånemejerier and Probiomax Maghälsotabletter (tablets) in supermarkets. BioGaia holds patents for the use of Reuteri in all major markets. The BioGaia brand Earlier, many of BioGaia's products have been sold under the customer's own brands. BioGaia launched its own brand at the end of 2005 and today has several customers in a large number of countries that sell products partly or entirely under the BioGaia brand. Even in cases where customers use their own brands, the BioGaia brand is featured on the package. BioGaia's strategy is to increase the share of sales consisting of BioGaia-branded products. Research BioGaia's research is focused on selection of different probiotics for gut health, the immune system and oral health. Extensive clinical studies have shown that BioGaia's various probiotic products: - stimulate the human immune system, - protect against GI tract and respiratory tract infections, - alleviate the side effects of antibiotic treatment, - reduce the level of H. pylori infection, - relieve infantile colic, - reduce gum inflammation and the risk for dental caries, - reduce the risk of infection in premature infants. KEY EVENTS IN THE FIRST QUARTER Launches during the quarter - Ferring, BioGaia Probiotic drops in Jordan - Delta Medical, BioGaia Probiotic drops in Ukraine - Ewopharma, BioGaia Probiotic drops and tablets in Hungary and Bulgaria - Ewopharma, BioGaia Probiotic tablets in the Czech Republic The length of time between contract and launch varies between countries due to differing amounts of time needed for the registration process. The products are normally registered as dietary supplements and in certain cases as pharmaceuticals. Global agreement with Sunstar Sunstar Suisse SA already had an option for a distribution agreement covering a large number of countries. At the beginning of January 2008, Sunstar exercised this option and signed an additional agreement with BioGaia that gives Sunstar exclusive rights to distribute BioGaia's probiotic oral health products in more than 100 countries. The products will be sold under Sunstar's GUM PerioBalance brand. The agreement also includes possibilities for joint development of new oral products. The launch will be carried out within a 2-year period. One of the first launches will take place in the USA during 2008. Sunstar already distributes BioGaia's oral health products in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Norway. BioGaia continues its Japanese venture The sales of BioGaia Probiotic drops and soy drinks with BioGaia's Probiotic straw that were started in 2007 are continuing in 2008. Efforts to adapt the products and marketing to the Japanese market are in progress. This venture is part of BioGaia's long-term focus on its own brand. New agreement with Ferring In February BioGaia signed a new agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Switzerland, giving Ferring exclusive rights to sell BioGaia's Probiotic drops in Australia, New Zealand and Israel, and BioGaia's Probiotic tablets in Brazil, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Jordan, Canada, Lebanon, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Syria. The partnership began in the Spring of 2006 and has been so successful that Ferring decided, in connection with the extension of its earlier agreement, to begin marketing BioGaia's Probiotic drops in new markets and to add BioGaia's Probiotic tablets to its product portfolio. The drops have been launched in Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Canada and Jordan, and will be launched in Mexico in the second quarter of 2008. Ferring also has exclusive rights to sell BioGaia's Probiotic drops in Brazil, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Syria. KEY EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE QUARTER Agreement with NeoCare In April BioGaia signed an agreement with the Belgium company NeoCare, giving NeoCare exclusive rights to sell BioGaia's Probiotic drops and tablets in Belgium and Luxembourg. The products will be sold under BioGaia´s trademark. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008 The Group's net sales amounted to SEK 36.1 million (26.4), an increase of 37% compared to the same period of last year. Compared to the previous quarter, net sales rose by SEK 4.1 million (13%). BioGaia's Probiotic drops in Europe accounted for most of the period's sales growth. Gross profit reached SEK 24.4 million, an improvement of SEK 6.8 compared to the same period of last year. Selling expenses were up by SEK 0.7 million over the same period of last year, which is explained by higher personnel costs and increased costs for the registration of new products. The period's R&D expenses amounted to SEK 5.3 million (4.3), which is equal to 18% (18%) of total operating expenses. The higher R&D expenses are due to an increased level of activity in clinical studies that began during the quarter. The amortisation component of research and development expenses amounted to SEK 0.8 million (0.9). Investments in capitalised development expenses totalled SEK 0 million (0). Operating profit was SEK 7.5 million (2.3), an improvement of SEK 5.2 million compared to the same period of last year. Profit after tax amounted to SEK 8,0 million (2,6), an increase of SEK 5,4 million compared to the same period of last year. The Group pays no tax due to the existence of a cumulative loss carryforward. The total loss carryforward at 31 December 2007 was SEK 123.1 million. The Group's cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2008 totalled SEK 46.5 million (38.6). Cash flow for the quarter was SEK 3.5 million (-1.1), an improvement of SEK 4.6 million compared to the same period of last year. In the first quarter of 2008, the company paid a conditional shareholder contribution of SEK 1.0 million to the associated company TwoPac AB. Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital was SEK 9.3 million (4.1), an improvement of SEK 5.2 million compared to the same period of last year. The increase in working capital was SEK 3.4 million and is mainly attributable to inventories and accounts receivable. Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 102.9 million (77.1). The Group's equity/assets ratio was 85% (84%). Capital expenditure on tangible assets totalled SEK 1.4 million (1.2). The Parent Company reported net sales of SEK 36.2 million (26.9) and a profit after net financial items of SEK 9.8 million (5.2). EMPLOYEES The number of employees in the Group at 31 March 2008 was 37 (36). SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES; GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY No major changes in significant risks and uncertainties have taken place during the period. See pages 4 and 5 and Note 29 of the annual report for 2007. FUTURE OUTLOOK BioGaia's goal is to provide the shareholders with a good return through long-term profitability based on increased sales to both existing and new customers and limited growth in the cost level. BioGaia expects the tablets, drops and oral health products to be launched in 2008 and 2009 in a large number of countries. In view of the Company's strong portfolio of innovative products, successful clinical trials and growing distribution network covering a large share of the key markets, BioGaia's future outlook is bright. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Amounts in SEK 000s) Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 Net sales 36,079 26,437 106,580 Cost of goods sold -11,657 -8,822 -35,122 Gross profit 24,422 17,615 71,458 Other operating income 164 26 1,691 Selling expenses -9,297 -8,546 -37,739 Administrative expenses -2,210 -1,960 -7,487 Research and development expenses -5,279 -4,339 -17,938 Other operating expenses - -28 - Share in profit/loss of associated company -260 -467 -1,103 Operating profit 7,540 2,301 8,882 Financial income and expenses 474 323 1,807 Profit before tax 8,014 2,624 10,689 Tax expense for the period - - 8,970 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 8,014 2,624 19,659 Earnings per share Earnings per share (average number of shares), SEK 0.47 0.15 1.14 Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 0.47 0.15 1.14 Number of shares, thousands 17,208 17,208 17,208 Average number of shares, thousands 17,208 17,208 17,208 Average number of shares after dilution, thousands 17,208 17,208 17,208 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 31 Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar (Amounts in SEK 000s) 2008 2007 2007 ASSETS Intangible assets 7,399 8,199 10,545 Tangible assets 3,781 2,617 2,466 Participations in associated company 6,325 5,585 4,721 Long-term receivables 4,400 4,400 5,400 Deferred tax asset 9,000 9,000 - Other long-term receivables 25 27 19 Current assets excl. cash and cash equivalents 43,985 37,968 30,062 Cash and cash equivalents 46,487 42,977 38,626 TOTAL ASSETS 121,402 110,773 91,839 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Shareholders' equity 102,924 94,910 77,112 Interest-free current liabilities 18,478 15,863 14,727 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 121,402 110,773 91,839 CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec (Amounts in SEK 000s) 2008 2007 2007 Operating activities Operating profit 7,540 2,301 8,882 Depreciation/amortisation 1,020 1,023 3,979 Capital gains/losses on the sale of fixed assets 7 - - Share in profit/loss of associated company 260 467 1,103 Other non-cash items 28 -35 -12 Interest received and paid 474 323 1,807 Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 9,329 4,079 15,759 Changes in working capital -3,411 -4,002 -10,671 Cash flow from operating activities 5,918 77 5,088 Cash flow from investing activities -2,398 -1,226 -2,516 Cash flow from financing activities - - 686 Cash flow for the period 3,520 -1,149 3,258 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 42,977 39,719 39,719 Exchange differences in cash and cash equivalents -10 56 - Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 46,487 38,626 42,977 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Amounts in SEK 000s) Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 At beginning of period 94,910 74,530 74,530 The period's translation difference - -42 35 Warrants in BioGaia AB - - 686 Profit for the period 8,014 2,624 19,659 At end of period 102,924 77,112 94,910 SEGMENT REPORTING - GROUP (Amounts in SEK 000s) Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec Sales 2008 2007 2007 Europe 28,154 16,048 62,354 USA and Canada 372 1,377 7,736 Asia 6,837 7,048 25,895 Rest of world 716 1,964 10,595 36,079 26,437 106,580 PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENTS Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 Net sales 36,176 26,857 107,034 Cost of goods sold -11,651 -9,029 -35,827 Gross profit 24,525 17,828 71,207 Selling expenses -8,203 -6,731 -39,565 Administrative expenses -2,210 -1,960 -7,488 Research and development expenses -5,287 -4,298 -17,784 Other operating income 164 26 1,691 Other operating expenses - -28 - Operating profit 8,989 4,837 8,061 Result from participations in associated company - - -1,103 Net financial items 766 355 2,086 Profit before tax 9,755 5,192 9,044 Tax expense for the period - - 9,000 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 9,755 5,192 18,044 PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 2007 2007 2007 ASSETS Intangible assets 7,399 10,545 8,199 Tangible assets 3,474 2,227 2,287 Shares in group companies 4,137 4,137 4,137 Shares in associated company 6,585 5,188 5,585 Long-term receivables from subsidiaries 2,840 3,927 1,325 Long-term receivables from associated company 4,400 5,400 4,400 Deferred tax asset 9,000 - 9,000 Current assets excl. cash and cash equivalents 42,017 29,207 36,392 Cash and cash equivalents 45,876 37,832 42,103 TOTAL ASSETS 125,728 98,463 113,428 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Shareholders' equity 104,663 81,370 94,908 Interest-free current liabilities 21,065 17,093 18,520 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 125,728 98,463 113,428 Pledged assets and contingent liabilities for the Parent Company Floating charges 2,000 2,000 2,000 Guarantees None None None PARENT COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENTS Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 Operating activities Operating profit 8,989 4,837 8,061 Depreciation/amortisation 1,005 1,014 3,902 Capital gains/losses on the sale of fixed assets 7 Other non-cash items 28 -39 -8 Interest received and paid 766 355 2,086 Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 10,795 6,167 14,041 Changes in working capital -3,081 -5,790 -9,373 Cash flow from operating activities 7,714 377 4,668 Cash flow from investing activities -3,913 -1,224 -1,899 Cash flow from financing activities - - 686 Cash flow for the period 3,801 -847 3,455 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 42,103 38,640 38,640 Exchange differences in cash and cash equivalents -28 39 8 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 45,876 37,832 42,103 PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Amounts in SEK 000s) Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 At beginning of period 94,908 76,178 76,178 New issue of warrants - - 686 Profit for the period 9,755 5,192 18,044 At end of period 104,663 81,370 94,908 SEGMENT REPORTING - PARENT COMPANY Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec (Amounts in SEK 000s) 2008 2007 2007 Europe 28,004 16,048 62,269 USA and Canada 372 1,322 7,544 Asia 7,084 7,523 26,626 Rest of world 716 1,964 10,595 36,176 26,857 107,034 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY (Amounts in SEK 000s) The Group has a 50% holding in TwoPac AB, which is reported as an associated company. The following transactions have taken place with TwoPac AB: Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 Interest income 70 70 304 Shareholder contributions paid 1,000 - 500 Loan converted to shareholder contribution - - 1,000 Purchase of goods 925 257 2,259 Advance payments for future deliveries - - 600 Purchase of machinery and equipment - 1,195 1,195 The closing balance at the end of the period was as follows: Long-term receivables from TwoPac AB 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 2008 2007 2007 Long-term receivables from TwoPac AB 4,400 5,400 4,400 Current transactions with related parties Current receivables from TwoPac AB 70 70 85 Current liabilities to TwoPac AB -155 -94 - -85 -24 85 KEY RATIOS 1) Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec 2008 2007 2007 Return on - average shareholders' equity 8.1% 3.5% 23.2% - average capital employed 8.1% 3.4% 12.7% Capital employed, SEK 000s 102,924 77,112 94,910 Number of shares, thousands 17,208 17,208 17,208 Average number of shares, thousands 17,208 17,208 17,208 Number of outstanding warrants, thousands 129 - 129 Average number of outstanding warrants with a dilutive effect, thousands - - - Average number of shares after dilution, thousands 17,208 17,208 17,208 Earnings per share, SEK 0.47 0.15 1.14 Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 0.47 0.15 1.14 Equity per share, SEK 5.98 4.48 5.52 Equity per share after dilution, SEK 5.98 4.48 5.52 Equity/assets ratio 85% 84% 86% Average number of employees 37 36 37 1) The definitions of key ratios correspond to those in the annual report. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) established by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the interpretations published by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) that have been endorsed by the European Commission for application in the EU. This interim report has been prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act. The Group and the Parent Company apply the same accounting and valuation principles as in the 2007 annual report. CALENDAR 20 August 2008 Interim report 1 January - 30 June 2008 23 October 2008 Interim report 1 January - 30 September 2008 Stockholm, 22 April 2008 The Board of Directors and Managing Director This interim report has not been examined by the Company's auditors. The information in this interim report was submitted for publication on 22 April, 8.30 a.m. BioGaia AB Box 3242 SE-103 64 STOCKHOLM, Sweden Street address: Kungsbroplan 3A, Stockholm Telephone: +46 (0)8 555 293 00 www.biogaia.com Corp. identity no. 556380-8723 For additional information contact: Peter Rothschild, Managing Director, telephone: +46 (0)8 - 555 293 00, Jan Annwall, Deputy Managing Director, telephone: +46 (0)8 - 555 293 00