NeuroSearch A/S releasing Annual Report 2016 Com
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Company announcement 24 February 2017 The full version of the Annual Report 2016 for NeuroSearch is available in the enclosed PDF file.
In 2016, the NeuroSearch Group (NEUR) posted an operating loss on continuing operations of DKK 6 million (2015: 7 million), which was on a level with the Company's previously announced expectations of an operating loss of DKK 4-6 million. The Company posted a profit of DKK 1 million on discontinued operations (2015: DKK 1 million). NeuroSearch posted an income after tax on continuing operations of DKK 22 million (2015: loss of DKK 7 million). The income for the year includes recycling of currency translation in the amount of DKK 23.5 million. Consolidated profit was an income of DKK 23 million (2015: loss of DKK 6 million). At the end of 2016, cash and cash equivalents totalled DKK 74 million (2015: DKK 78 million). For a complete description of performance in the 2016 financial year, we refer to the Annual Report 2016 of NeuroSearch accompanying this announcement, and which is also available on our website as from today. Outlook for 2017 In 2017, NeuroSearch expects an operating loss in the range of DKK 4.5-5.5 million. The outlook primarily includes costs for the continuing efforts to dispose of the Company’s assets, maintaining the Company’s stock exchange listing and maintaining its day-to-day operations. The outlook does not include any income from the possible sale of Company assets, other potential income from the Company's agreements with Teva, Saniona or others. Karin Garre Allan Andersen Chairman CEO
Contact Allan Andersen, CEO, mobile +45 4016 3864. About NeuroSearch NeuroSearch A/S (NEUR) is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S.
APPENDIX Financial highlights for the NeuroSearch Group
| (DKK millions) | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Income statement and comprehensive income | ||||||
| Gain from divestment of intellectual property | 120.7 | 28.8 | - | - | 1.3 | |
| Development costs | 457.2 | 21.7 | - | - | - | |
| General and administrative costs | (46.7) | 16.7 | 13.3 | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) | (289.8) | (9.6) | (13.3) | (6.5) | (6.3) | |
| Net financials | (37.2) | 5.1 | 2.7 | (0.3) | 27.9 | |
| Profit/(loss) of continuing operations before tax | (327.1) | (4.5) | (10.6) | (6.8) | 21.6 | |
| Net profit/(loss) of discontinued operations | 57.4 | 15.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | (275.6) | 12.4 | (7.7) | (5.5) | 22.8 | |
| Comprehensive income** | (243.5) | 6.6 | (10.2) | (5.3) | (1.0) | |
| Balance sheet | ||||||
| Total assets | 207.5 | 92.2 | 84.0 | 78.6 | 79.4 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents and securities | 81.4 | 88.8 | 83.4 | 78.0 | 74.4 | |
| Equity | 81.1 | 88.0 | 77.7 | 72.4 | 71.4 | |
| Investments | ||||||
| Per share ratios* (DKK) | ||||||
| Earnings per share | (11.22) | 0.50 | (0.32) | (0.23) | 0.93 | |
| Diluted earnings per share | (11.22) | 0.50 | (0.32) | (0.23) | 0.93 | |
| Net asset value | 3.30 | 3.58 | 3.17 | 2.95 | 2.91 | |
| Market price at year-end | 3.74 | 3.10 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 3.01 | |
| Market price/net asset value | 1.13 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 1.04 | |
| Average number of employees | 88 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Number of employees at 31 December | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
* The ratios are stated in accordance with "Recommendations and Financial Ratios" issued by The Danish Finance Society.
** Comprehensive income includes unrealised currency translation adjustment and fair value adjustment of the hedge of the net investment in NeuroSearch Sweden AB.
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