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RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) has been pushing the limits of advanced cancer treatment since 2000. Using progressive algorithms, RaySearch develops world leading software used by thousands of the most cutting-edge cancer clinics in the world. The algorithms are based upon founder and CEO Johan Löf’s scientific knowledge, acquired during his PhD on radiation treatment of moving tumors at the Karolinska Institute. The treatment planning system RayStation and the OIS RayCare are the result of extensive development during years of research, and today used to improve chances of survival and quality of life for cancer patients. We fight for a world where cancer is conquered.
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In the second quarter of 2024, net sales rose by 33 percent. Revenue from support rose by 12,9 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK 79.3 M (18.2) in the second quarter and to SEK 125.1 M (41.9) for the first half-year.
As always on the AAPM congress I anticipate fruitful discussions with both clinical and industry partners as well as current and potential customers. In particular, I am looking forward to discussing the excellent experiences our customers will have utilizing RayCare with the Varian TrueBeam family of linear accelerators.
Automation of repetitive tasks is essential to boost the efficiency at the clinics. This efficiency gain will be important to be able to serve an increasing patient population to be treated for cancer, as well as to free up time to handle the more complicated patient cases. I am proud that RaySearch leads the way in this transition.
NYPC and its consortium have been excellent to work with. The team at NYPC is among the world leaders in the proton field, and it is especially gratifying that their decision to more fully transition to RayStation was based on extensive assessment of our products and service at all levels. We also look forward to working with NYPC and collaborating well into the future.
We worked very hard over the last two years to assess the technologies in RayStation and how it could help us provide the best possible plans for our patients, utilizing the most advanced features available to us as clinicians. We are pleased that we are now able to transition even more treatment planning to RayStation.
Moving to a new treatment planning platform is a large task, both technically as well as financially. NYPC is glad to partner with RaySearch, who helped us demonstrate that we could plan faster, smarter and more efficiently, and even shorten treatment times for some patients. We look forward to a long collaboration.
As we celebrate 10 years of defining state-of-the-art proton therapy treatment planning, we continue to focus on continuous innovation in particle therapy treatment planning software. We constantly push boundaries to help clinics achieve the best patient outcomes.
We know that RayCare receives positive reviews in technical evaluations of different types of oncology information systems. With its advanced functionality, which has been further improved in the latest version, combined with the interoperability with TrueBeam, RayCare now represents a very attractive alternative to competing systems, which is confirmed by both new and existing customers. One example, that we previously informed about, is Raigmore Hospital in Scotland. Their radiotherapy center has used RayStation for their TrueBeam linear accelerators for many years and recently decided to replace their existing oncology information system with RayCare. I am confident that more centers will make similar shifts from older oncology information systems to RayCare going forward.
In the first quarter of 2024, net sales rose by 12 percent. Revenue from support rose by 23 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK 45.8 M (23.7) in the first quarter.
Interoperability with treatment delivery systems is a key feature of RayCare and it is gratifying to see that the interoperability of the latest version of RayCare with TrueBeam has been achieved in time for the release and I look forward to clinical implementation of the connection later in 2024.
By achieving clinical interoperability between TrueBeam and RayCare, Varian again shows our commitment to developing, deploying, and maintaining critical interfaces for our fleet to operate seamlessly. RaySearch as an alliance in our ecosystem program is another example of our resolve to meet the diverse needs of customers across the world.
We are thrilled about the collaboration with RaySearch, where we will enhance and find new innovative solutions in our common fight against cancer.
I look forward to collaborating with C-RAD, which is also located close to us in Sweden. The additional information about the patient’s anatomy provided by surface scanning from Catalyst+ has the potential to greatly improve different steps in the radiation therapy treatment planning process in RayStation.
Our installed base of RayCare customers is steadily increasing and I am happy to welcome Raigmore Hospital as a new RayCare customer. I am impressed by the center’s efficient use of RayStation and the fact that they now have selected RayCare will further improve their efficiency. I am looking forward to working with the team at Raigmore Hospital for a smooth transition.
We have used RayStation since 2016 and look forward to the introduction of RayCare to the department. As well as the improved integration with RayStation that it will provide, we were impressed with the automation of tasks which has the potential to improve the workflows. The possibility of using scripting as we do in RayStation further enhances this ability. We also see great potential to improve the communication and documentation which is currently fragmented across a number of different systems.
We look forward to continuing our long and close collaboration with QST, to bring new solutions with speed, efficiency and optimization to healthcare providers around the world who are at the forefront of fighting cancer.
We are very pleased to have RayStation which will expand our research capabilities and also improve our ability to treat patients with high precision.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, net sales rose by 13 percent. Revenue from support rose by 40 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK 44.4 M (20.7) in the fourth quarter and to SEK 114.9 M (42.7) for the full year.
"We are excited to welcome DrugLog to RaySearch's product portfolio. Since its inception, RaySearch has focused on software for optimizing and planning radiation therapy. However, the long-term vision is to provide software support for all types of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and surgery. As a first step, we intend to add support for treatment planning in RayStation and workflows in RayCare for chemotherapy management. We anticipate that these extensions will be launched by 2026 at the latest. DrugLog will be an excellent complement to this and significantly improve and simplify quality assurance in cancer treatment with chemotherapy. We look forward to integrating DrugLog into our offering and continuing to deliver innovative solutions to cancer centers worldwide."
I am a strong believer of the clinical benefits of adaptive radiation therapy. The tools have been available in RayStation for many years and RayCare has from the beginning been developed to facilitate the implementation of OART in clinical routine. In ARTemis we will have a very strong solution to enable online adaptive and I could not have asked for a better partner than The Royal Marsden, with which we have an established and fruitful collaboration, to be the pioneering center for this exciting new solution.
This is an important milestone for RaySearch. We have invested significant resources in developing the by far most advanced treatment planning system, with support for almost all available treatment machines. Today, we see that our efforts have paid off with over 1,000 centers who have purchased RayStation. I also note with pride that ten of the fifteen highest ranked cancer hospitals in the world, according to a ranking by Newsweek, are current customers of ours. This reflects our strong position also in the top segment and confirms RaySearch as a leading vendor of high-quality cancer treatment.
The Froedtert & MCW health network is an excellent example of the kind of health system that will enjoy the maximum benefit from RaySearch's technologies. RayStation's support for multiple delivery systems makes implementation easier and more effective at many levels. The medical staff will be able to use a single platform and determine the ideal treatment modality for every cancer patient. We look forward to working with the Froedtert & MCW cancer team for many years to come.
Further enhancing the capabilities of multi-modality treatments is key for RaySearch in the ambition to provide tools to create the best treatment plans for cancer patients. With RayStation 2024A we also continue with improvements within fast adaptive re-planning, which will be an important focus area during the coming years.
Online adaptive has been a key focus for RaySearch for many years and I am impressed by the work that is done at Vejle. RayStation has very advanced tools available for taking online adaptive into clinical routine and the work done by Vejle is showcasing what groundbreakning possibilities our users have to further advance cancer treatments.
We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation for improved patient care and operational excellence. Our goal with the new workflow is to significantly reduce the time that a patient undergoing short-course palliative radiotherapy has to stay in the hospital.
In the third quarter of 2023, net sales rose by 20 percent. Revenue from support rose by 23 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK 28.6 M (12.0) in the third quarter and to SEK 70.5 M (22.0) for the first nine months.
I am greatly encouraged that OHSU will integrate RayStation with Radixact, marking another step forward in our commitment to advancing radiation technology. This collaboration broadens the availability of our innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for cancer patients.
We are happy to add these centers to our growing installed base. The strategy for RaySearch has from the beginning been to support virtually all commercially available machines. Right now, RayStation is the only treatment planning system available that can facilitate a unified workflow for such large and diversified centers as Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health Hamburg and we are looking forward to a successful collaboration.
Mass General is truly a pioneering collaboration partner to RaySearch. They were one of the very first users of RayStation in the world and we have benefitted greatly from various collaboration projects that we have done together during the years. I am happy that they now have the opportunity to start using RayStation also for their proton treatments.
RaySearch’s expertise in oncology software and Mevion Medical Systems’ latest technological advancements will continue to bring innovation in the proton therapy field and we look forward to working together with Mevion to further advance proton cancer treatments.
The synergy between Mevion Medical Systems and RaySearch Laboratories continues to redefine the landscape of cancer care. The united strength of our collaborative partnership is accelerating the deployment of emerging proton therapy developments. We are committed to breaking down technological and clinical access barriers to superior proton therapy technology.
PSI is an exceptional place to treat cancer, and I am proud to welcome them as customers. It is also very exciting to engage in several research projects together with a partner with such strong research capabilities. This will be beneficial for the next generation of RayStation as well as an important step in fulfilling our vision of a world where cancer is conquered.
By combining proton therapy with advanced treatment planning system as proposed by RaySearch, we can push the boundaries of optimal cancer care. We look forward to collaborating with one of the leading developers of treatment planning systems to share our expertise in proton therapy and advance research in various areas, including but not limited to treatment plan adaptation.
We are proud to work with a company that is ushering in a new era of proton therapy. P-Cure is a pioneer in the development of upright radiation therapy, and the ability to provide a proton system in a regular linac room has great potential to expand proton therapy.
We are very pleased to provide C.R.O. Aviano with RayStation and RayCare. The adoption of both RaySearch solutions at C.R.O. Aviano will enhance implementation efficiency as well as the possibility to optimize clinical excellence of proton therapy at this center. For RaySearch, this agreement further strengthens our prominent role in both treatment planning and oncology information systems for proton therapy centers in Europe.
MedAustron is a true pioneer in the field of ion therapy, and it has been a pleasure and honor to have them as a close partner for more than a decade. I am pleased that our successful collaboration now deepens and that RaySearch can continue supporting MedAustron in their ambitions, in Austria as well as in their international expansion plans.
We are pleased that we have signed a collaboration agreement with RaySearch as one of the leading institutions in advanced cancer treatment solutions. In this partnership, we will benefit of research activities for our treatment center and also for new product installations of the MedAustron Multi-Ion 800 product from our own products & services division. Our experience and know-how as the first world-wide customer for the entire RayWorld software suite will help both companies in their strategic international growth plans.
We're excited to return to ASTRO in San Diego, meeting valued partners as well as customers and potential customers. We are also eager to showcase our latest product innovations to attendees joining us in our booth.
In the second quarter of 2023, net sales rose by 49 percent. Revenue from support rose by 39 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK 18.2 M (-19.5) in the second quarter and to SEK 41.9 M (10.0) for the first half-year.
Participating at AAPM has always been of great value for RaySerach and I am looking forward to fruitful discussions with both customers and partners in research. Considering that Houston is also the home of one of our main customers and collaboration partners adds to the importance.
It is satisfying to see the increased interest for RayCare as well as more clinics using the products in their clinical routine. We continue to further develop the product at a high pace and this release marks an even more integrated solution with the rest of our products to provide an efficient and superior user experience.
With RayStation 2023B we show our strong dedication in providing world-class solutions for treatment planning. Adaptive replanning and high-level of integration of different systems at the clinic will pave the way towards personalized treatments and improved patient care.
RaySearch is the market leader in proton therapy planning, worldwide. The fact that proton delivery systems have become affordable to physician owned organizations is an exciting development, driven by the availability of single room solutions and increased clinical evidence supporting the use of protons. Supporting this widespread use, RayStation has the most advanced functionality of any product in the world, yet it remains accessible at every level. We look forward to supporting the South Florida Proton Center.
I am very pleased to hear that the first treatment with CyberKnife using RayStation and RayCare has been successfully carried out at this world-class center. I am impressed by the ambitious program at CHUV and we are happy to support them with a complete software suite that enables optimization of operational efficiency and improved treatment quality.
I am pleased that our long and successful collaboration with UMCG is now being extended to preclinical research. Together with the team at PARTREC, UMCG's new research facility, we look forward to continued research and development at the forefront.
Henrik Bergentoft has done a good job during his short time at RaySearch and we wish him the best of luck in his continued career. With Annika Blondeau Henriksson assuming the role of interim CFO with immediate effect, we will have a competent professional ensuring our financial department’s capacity while the recruitment of a successor is underway.
The strong demand for RayStation from proton therapy clinics continues and I am pleased that we can support Sumitomo’s compact system, making this technology available in an optimal way to cancer patients in the region. RaySearch has always had the ambition to support all available machines on the market.
The sale is due to private financial reasons. I remain committed to the company with continued strong confidence in RaySearch's future. We are well positioned for continued growth and I look forward to continuing to lead and develop RaySearch towards our strategic goals.
We are very pleased that ABCPTR has selected RayCare from RaySearch. By supporting yet another treatment machine, this also confirms our already strong position in the particle therapy industry.
This order from Shinva is indicative of the strong position that Shinva has in the Chinese market. We appreciate the partnership with Shinva and that they, and their customers in China, choose RayPlan as their treatment planning system. The Chinese market has great potential for the future, and we look forward to a continued strong collaboration with Shinva.
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