Financial summary for the first quarter January – March 2015 (2014) · Net turnover totalled SEK 215.9 million (208.2 m), of which SEK 128.6 million (161.5 m) comprised royalties for simeprevir. · Revenues from Medivir’s own pharmaceutical sales totalled SEK 86.8 million (46.4 m), of which SEK 34.2 million (0.0) derived from sales of OLYSIO® and SEK 52.6 million (46.4 m) from sales of other pharmaceuticals. · The profit after tax was SEK 66.7 million (283.8 m). · Basic and diluted earnings per share totalled SEK 2.29 (9.08) and SEK 2.27 (9.01), respectively. · The cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 205.3 million (-57.8 m). Summary of the Group’s figures, Q1 Full year continuing operations (SEK m) 2015 2014 2014 Net turnover 215.9 208.2 1 767.0 Gross profit 182.8 182.1 1 593.0 Operating profit before 84.6 96.7 1 221.9 depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) Operating profit (EBIT) 76.2 88.6 1 188.7 Profit/loss before tax 82.9 90.3 1 192.7 Profit/loss after tax 66.7 283.8 1 132.7 Operating margin, % 35.3 42.6 67.3 Basic earnings per share, SEK 2.29 9.08 36.24 Diluted earnings per share, SEK 2.27 9.01 35.90 Net worth per share, SEK 53.7 36.4 63.4 Return on equity 4.8 9.1 84.1 Cash flow from operating 205.3 -57.8 1 014.4 activities Liquid assets and short-term 998.4 341.8 1 395.6 investments at the period end R&D spending/total opex, % 62.2 55.7 60.8 Conference call for investors, analysts and the media The Interim Report for the first quarter of 2015 will be presented by Medivir’s President & CEO, Niklas Prager and members of Medivir’s management group. Time: Tuesday, 5 May 2015, at 12.30 (CET). Phone numbers for participants from: Sweden +46 (0)8 566 426 61 Europe +44 20 342 814 00 USA +1 855 753 2236 The conference call will also be streamed via a link on the website: www.medivir.com The presentation will be available on Medivir’s website after completion of the conference. CEO’s comments Medivir’s operations are built on creation of long-term value through R&D operations grounded in our established, documented and successful technology platform. And I am, therefore, pleased to note that all of our ongoing projects continued to develop completely according to plan during the quarter. We also received clear proof of the strength of our technology platform after the reporting period had ended, when we were able to announce that we are entering into a collaboration with Cancer Research Technology (CRT) to develop a new class of drugs for the treatment of cancer. The collaboration aims, amongst other things, to develop molecules targeting ADAM8, a protein which has been linked to tumour survival, cell invasion and metastasis. CRT is the commercial development arm of Cancer Research UK and has a very good reputation in the field of international cancer research. The fact that CRT has chosen to collaborate with Medivir on this exciting project not only constitutes further recognition of our strong technology platform, it also reinforces the trust in our technology and that it can be successfully applied in the field of cancer research. The agreement with CRT forms part of our efforts to strengthen our research portfolio in the oncology area, and the first quarter also saw us strengthen the oncology part of our organisation. This should not be taken to mean that we are building a bigger organisation: rather that we are shifting some of our expertise towards the cancer area. Other projects I would like to highlight include MIV-802 (for the treatment of hepatitis C) which entered the non-clinical development phase during the quarter – with new positive results presented on April 23rdat The International Liver Congress - and for which we are currently engaged in discussions with potential partners. We are also continuing to generate income through milestone payments and royalties. First quarter royalties from sales of the hepatitis C drug, OLYSIO® (simeprevir), totalled SEK 129 million. Global net sales of OLYSIO® were down on the corresponding quarter last year, due to launches of new, competing products, but new and interesting studies of the uses of OLYSIO® are now in progress and Q1 saw the presentation of three new clinical trials of simeprevir in a range of treatment combinations, treatment periods, and patient groups and also positive data from the OPTIMIST trials were presented by our partner Janssen at The International Liver Congress in April. We have a long-standing and positive partnership with our global partner, Janssen, when it comes to simeprevir, and these trials demonstrate Janssen’s substantial commitment to the hepatitis C area. Our Nordic pharmaceutical sales organisation with its two arms, Innovative Specialty Care and Nordic Brands, posted combined sales of SEK 86.8 million during the quarter, corresponding to an increase of 87 per cent on the corresponding quarter in 2014. The increased competition meant, when it came to sales of OLYSIO® in the Nordic region, that the average income per patient fell. The first quarter also brought to an end our voluntary share redemption programme, and saw a relatively steep increase in foreign ownership, from 28 to 33 per cent. I regard this as further proof of the fact that we have an internationally recognised technology platform. We also put a strong new management group in place during the quarter and, collectively, we are deeply committed to building a broad pipeline in order to generate the maximum possible value from this strong platform. I am convinced that these values will become even more apparent as our projects and commercial development activities progress in 2015. Niklas Prager President and CEO Upcoming reporting dates: Interim Report Q2 (January–June) 20 August 2015 Interim Report Q3 (January–September) 20 November 2015 Full year report 2015 will be published in February 2016 For further information, please contact: Niklas Prager, President & CEO, phone: +46 (0) 8 407 64 30 Ola Burmark, CFO, mobile: +46 (0)725-480 580. Medivir is required under the Securities Markets Act to make the information in this press release public. The information was submitted for publication at 10.00 CET on 5 May 2015. About Medivir Medivir is a research based pharmaceutical company with a research focus on infectious diseases and oncology. We have a leading competence within protease inhibitor design and nucleotide/nucleoside science and we are dedicated to develop innovative pharmaceuticals that meet great unmet medical need. Our commercial organization provides a growing portfolio of specialty care pharmaceuticals on the Nordic market. Medivir is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap List.
MEDIVIR AB – INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2015
Top 10 Most Recent News Articles
SmallRig Boosts Art-Driven Innovation in AI Era
The Interplay of Art and AI In a world where the lines between man and machine blur faster than ever, creators like SmallRig are boldly asking: what role should authenticity play when AI takes the stage? The Shenzhen International Art Museum and SmallRig stood shoulder to shoulder, tackling this head-scrambling question with a global gathering of art and tech giants. It's...
Continue Reading
Novo's CagriSema Trial Shows Promising Obesity Results
Novo's Latest Weight Loss Gamble Well, look what we have here. Novo Nordisk is shaking up the obesity treatment scene with some bold numbers from their REDEFINE 9 trial. The investigational CagriSema combo of amylin analog and GLP-1 receptor agonist has churned out an eyeball-popping near 21% weight loss. For context, we're staring down the barrel of numbers far meatier...
Continue Reading
AppLovin Legal Woes: A Deep Dive into Investor Claims
AppLovin Faces Legal Heat and Market Scrutiny Bitter truth has a way of crashing like a wave, and AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) is feeling the brunt of it. Now knee-deep in a securities class action, the firm’s been accused of selling fairy tales about its AI capabilities, leaving investors clutching at substantial losses. If you’ve been banking on their promises between...
Continue Reading
Servier's Data on Tovorafenib Shows Promise in pLGG
New Light on a Critical Challenge Talk about a fight in the dark. Pediatric low-grade glioma (pLGG) is a menace that families dread, an uphill battle with odds that feel relentless. Enter Servier and its four-year updated data on OJEMDA® (tovorafenib), a beacon of hope for kids battling these tricky brain tumors. Results, presented at the SNO meeting, are fresh off the...
Continue Reading
Lilly's Obesity Breakthroughs: A Step Beyond the Scale
Pushing the Boundaries of Obesity Treatment Alright, let's cut through the noise and get to what really matters here. Eli Lilly is taking on obesity treatment like it's Clash of the Titans at this year's ObesityWeek 2026 in Washington, D.C. Forget just dropping pounds—Lilly wants to reshape how we think about obesity entirely. They're not just leaning into the scale,...
Continue Reading
Beko Pushes for Policy Synergy Amidst Carbon Shakeup
When big names like Beko step up on the global stage, you pay attention. During the COP31 panels in Antalya, Türkiye, the company's brass made one thing clear: we need harmony in how climate, trade, and finance policies come together. The stakes? The very strength of industrial competitiveness as new carbon rules turn the heat up on manufacturing practices. The Call for...
Continue Reading
Motphys Unleashes MotrixSim 1.0, Aiming at Simulation Dominance
Motphys Breaks into the Global Simulation Scene The tech world just got slammed with what might be a seismic shift: Motphys, a bold outfit hailing from China, has dropped its brand-new, homegrown simulation engine, MotrixSim 1.0. It's causing quite the stir, unveiling at the Conference on Robot Learning 2026 (CoRL) and throwing down the gauntlet to Western titans like...
Continue Reading
El Pollo Loco Faces Class Action Over Wage Practices
Alright, here's where things start sizzling—El Pollo Loco, the fast-food chicken chain whose name translates to 'The Crazy Chicken'—is in a legal pickle. The lawsuit hanging over their heads could spell a sticky situation for them and possibly ripple through the fast-food industry. The suit, filed by the steadfast firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, has...
Continue Reading
Advanta's Game-Changer: Acquiring Misr Hytech to Expand in Africa
Advanta's Strategic Move into Africa Alright, let's cut to the chase. Advanta is making a big splash with its acquisition of Misr Hytech, a move that's going to shake things up in Africa's agricultural sector. This isn't just another merger to gloss over with your morning coffee. We're talking about a deal that's supposed to wrap up by January 31, 2027, bringing together...
Continue Reading
PASCAL's Holiday Gift Edit: Timeless Watches Shine
Fresh Sparkle for the Holidays Well, here we are again, staring down the barrel of another holiday season. And what do you know, PASCAL is out with its 2026 Holiday Gift Edit, like clockwork. This is the kind of stuff they’re good at—capturing a moment, slapping some color on it, and calling it a game-changer. Launching on November 14, this edit nods to their Timeless...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Most Recently Viewed Articles
Future Growth of Electronic Trial Master File Market Explained
Overview of the Electronic Trial Master File Market The Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) market is set for impressive growth, projected to reach USD 2.8 billion in the coming years. This rise is being fueled by the increasing demand for integrated eTMF systems and the growing number of clinical trials. As clinical trials become more complex and far-reaching, the...
Continue Reading
Understanding July 2025 Beer Taxable Removals Trends
Insights into July 2025 Beer Taxable Removals As we look at the activities in the brewing industry, a significant detail emerged regarding the taxable removals of beer for the month of July 2025. This estimate stands at 12,625,000 barrels, reflecting a modest decrease of 0.8% from the previously recorded 12,724,742 barrels in July 2024. Such figures provide a crucial...
Continue Reading
Exciting Developments in Nutrition Share Global Insights
Innovations in Nutrition at the American Society's Annual Meeting The world of food and nutrition is about to witness a significant gathering where groundbreaking discoveries will be shared at the American Society for Nutrition's flagship annual event. Nutrition professionals from various backgrounds and regions will convene to exchange insights and research findings that...
Continue Reading
Meta's Bold Plan: Reviving Stablecoins by End of 2026
Of Faded Dreams and New Roads Years back, I watched as Meta tripped over itself trying to launch the Libra project. What a train wreck! That was supposed to be the golden ticket for digital payments. Now, it’s back at it like a dog chasing its tail, with plans to revive stablecoins by the end of 2026 through a partnership with third-party vendors. Feels like we’re...
Continue Reading
Leadership Changes at ICANN: New Appointments for 2025
ICANN Leadership Announcement The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has shared exciting news about its leadership. Tripti Sinha has been reappointed as the Chair of the ICANN Board of Directors, and Sajid Rahman has taken the role of Vice Chair. This announcement marks a significant transition for the organization, promising new strategies and...
Continue Reading