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Interim report Q3 2024

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In the third quarter of 2024 Acconeer’s net sales amounted to kSEK 14,604 and the gross margin was 61%. A record number of radar sensors were sold in the quarter, 400,000. A total of 10 new customer products were launched.

CEO Ted Hansson comments: “The turnover for Q3 2024 increased 74% compared to the same period in 2023. This means that after three quarters of 2024 we have reached higher turnover than for the full year of 2023. We see strong revenue contributions from Automotive, but also from Tank level measurement applications, which is a market we believe will continue to be strong going forward.”

THIRD QUARTER

  • Net sales for the third quarter amounted to kSEK 14,604 (8,379).
  • The gross margin on sales of goods was 61 (67) %.
  • Result after taxes amounted to kSEK-4,316 (-9,590).
  • Earnings per share before and after dilution was SEK -0.07 (-0.36).
  • The cash flow from operating activities was kSEK-3,896 (-6,895).

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER

  • Net sales for the nine months amounted to kSEK 41,040 (24,910).
  • The gross margin on sales of goods was 60 (62) %.
  • Result after taxes amounted to kSEK -23,487 (-35,215).
  • Earnings per share before and after dilution was SEK -0.47 (-1.33).
  • The cash flow from operating activities was kSEK -22,394 (-27,430).
  • Cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet date amounted to kSEK 73,337 (42,431).

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE THIRD QUARTER

  • Acconeer received order from Restar worth USD 166,000.
  • Acconeer received order from BEYD worth USD 183,000.

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/.

Acconeer receives order from BEYD worth USD183,000

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The order relates to Acconeer’s A111 and A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensors for customers’ mass production. BEYD is Acconeer's Chinese distributor and an important sales channel for the company.

CEO Ted Hansson comments: “China is an important market for us, and we are happy receive another large order intended for volume production of customer products.”

In addition to publicly announced orders, Acconeer continuously receives orders of smaller amounts which are not publicly announced as they are not considered to affect the share price.

Acconeer receives order from Restar worth USD166,000

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The order relates to Acconeer’s A1 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor for a customer utilizing it for a level measurement application. Restar Electronics Americas is one of Acconeer’s distributors serving the North America region.

CEO Ted Hansson comments: “We are happy to receive a follow-up order from Restar, confirming the increased interest in our products for the North American market.”

In addition to publicly announced orders, Acconeer continuously receives orders of smaller amounts which are not publicly announced as they are not considered to affect the share price.

Interim report Q2 2024

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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/.

Acconeer appoints Ted Hansson as new CEO to drive sales growth

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Acconeer AB (publ) (Ticker: ACCON), a leader in radar sensor technology, announces the appointment of Ted Hansson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1st, 2024.

Ted Hansson brings extensive experience in driving sales and business growth in the
technology sector. Based in Asia, he has over 20 years of experience in managing and scaling global semiconductor business and previously held senior leadership roles at Fingerprint Cards AB,
including President of Mobile, PC, and Access China business, and interim group CEO. He has also worked for Ericsson and Samsung Semiconductor. Ted will be based at Acconeer's Malmoe headquarters. Ted holds a Master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Thomas Rex, Chairman of the Board, commented:
“We are thrilled to welcome Ted to Acconeer. His proven track record in driving sales and
expanding market reach in the tech sector makes him the ideal leader for our next growth
phase. Ted played a crucial role in establishing Fingerprints as a dominant player in the
smartphone market and expanding into laptops. We look forward to his contributions in
advancing our strategic goals and enhancing shareholder value."

"I also want to thank Lars Lindell for his enormous contribution over the past 9 years,
transforming Acconeer from a startup to a leading player in the industry."

Incoming CEO Ted Hansson stated:
“I am excited and honored to join Acconeer at this pivotal time. Acconeer’s innovative radar
technology is poised for further deployment across multiple industries. I look forward to working
with the talented team to drive sales growth, market expansion, and value for our customers
and shareholders.”

Acconeer announces 5 automotive design wins to an estimated value of more than USD 4 million

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Acconeer’s A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor has been designed into five additional car models from a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer, following the one announced in January this year. The design wins are for the use case access control, which allows touchless opening of the trunk of a car. The total forecasted value of the design wins is USD 4 million over a seven-year period starting in 2025. By "design win" Acconeer refers to that the company's radar sensor has been selected for use in a customer product, but it is not equivalent to that an order has been placed.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “We are happy to see yet another design win with this manufacturer, and we take it as a confirmation that they are happy with our product. This design win together with other recently announed ones are indications that our solution is becoming a standard product with several OEMs, which puts us in a great position for even more design wins in the future.”

In total, Acconeer has now seen 6 launched car models and 26 design wins in the automotive industry. The total forecasted value of all announced design wins is USD 74 million in the period 2024-2032. A design win is counted when a formal nomination is received, or when forecasted sales can be done with high reliability.

Acconeer and Sandvik receive research grant of SEK 3.5 million for material classification

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Sweden's innovation agency Vinnova has decided to award Acconeer and Sandvik a grant totaling SEK 3.5 million, of which Acconeer's share is SEK 2.5 million, for research into automated material classification with radar. The project will begin in Q3 2024 and is planned to be completed in the second half of 2026.

In this project Sandvik and Acconeer will combine their strengths to develop a material classification system for rock crushing conveyor belt applications. The system will provide information on different types of materials and particle size distributions and identify deviations towards the requirements on the produced material.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: "Material classification is something we have been looking into for many years, and with this grant we get the opportunity to take our research one step further. The fact that we also get the chance to do it together with a large global player like Sandvik gives us the possibility to test our application in an advanced industrial environment."

From Vinnova's justification: "A well-written application with actors at the forefront. The automated material classification described is considered to have high potential with several different areas of application in addition to the rock crusher that is in focus. The project plan is assessed as realistic with a good division between the actors."

Interim report Q1 2024

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In the first quarter 2024, Acconeer's net sales amounted to kSEK 11,298. Close to 13,000 modules and more than 170,000 sensors were sold. In total, Acconeer has sold 2,077,031 radar sensors and 183,916 modules since launch. In the quarter 436 evaluation kits were sold, and an accumulated 7,777 EVKs have been sold since launch. The gross margin in Q1 was 56% and 8 new customer products were launched.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: "We had a good quarter with increased sales both compared to Q4 and Q1 2023. In addition, we continue to see good progress in the automotive industry, where we were able to report on both launched car models and new design wins. It is especially gratifying that we received our first design win for our upcoming radar sensor, A2.”

FIRST QUARTER

  • Net sales for the first quarter amounted to kSEK 11,298 (10,131).
  • The gross margin on sales of goods was 56 (60) %.
  • Result after taxes amounted to kSEK-12,241 (-12,127).
  • Earnings per share before and after dilution was SEK -0.45 (-0.46).
  • The cash flow from operating activities was kSEK -12,218 (-9,732).

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER

  • Acconeer announced automotive design win to an estimated value of USD 5 million.
  • The Board of Acconeer decided to carry out a fully guaranteed rights issue of approximately SEK 150 million, financial targets and preliminary financial information for FY 2023 was announced.
  • Acconeer received largest order yet from NEXTY Electronics worth 1,8 million USD.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

  • 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.

The report is attached to this press release and available through Acconeer's website: https://www.acconeer.com/investor_page/home/financial-reports/.

Acconeer announces automotive design win with an estimated value of USD 30 million, for the first time including next generation radar sensor – A2

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For the first time, Acconeer’s upcoming next generation A2 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor has been selected for in-cabin monitoring in a car. In addition, Acconeer’s A1 radar sensor has been selected for the use case access control – which allows touchless opening of the trunk of a car – in the same car model, by a European premium car manufacturer. The total estimated value of the design win is around USD 30 million over a seven-year period starting in 2026. By "design win" Acconeer refers to that the company's radar sensor has been selected for use in a customer product, but it is not equivalent to that an order has been placed.

For in-cabin monitoring three interior detection use cases are implemented; child presence detection, seatbelt reminder and theft alarm.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “To have our coming A2 sensor selected for use in cars already, based on the good performance of our prototype, is a huge milestone for us as a company as well as it being the largest design win in the company’s history. In addition, we have previously won several design wins with the same manufacturer, and to get this design win on a new car platform is a strong proof of that they are happy with the performance of our products and with our collaboration.”

In total, Acconeer has now seen four launched car models and 15 design wins with five different manufacturers in the automotive industry. The total forecasted value of all announced design wins is USD 70 million in the period 2024-2032. A design win is counted when a formal nomination is received, or when forecasted sales can be done with high reliability.

Acconeer receives order from European IoT provider worth USD100,000

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The order relates to Acconeer’s Pulsed Coherent Radar sensors A121 and A111 for mass production. The customer is a leading IoT solutions provider serving its customers highly accurate end-to-end remote tank monitoring solutions.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “This customer has created a highly accurate, battery powered remote tank level monitoring solution. We are excited to see their volume production ramp up and look forward to following their progress in the large global tank monitoring market.”

In addition to publicly announced orders, Acconeer continuously receives orders of smaller amounts which are not publicly announced as they are not considered to affect the share price.