Annual report
2023
At Mölnlycke, we're driven by a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through innovation and excellence. We are transparent about our strategic objectives, financial performance, and commitment to sustainable growth. We deeply appreciate your interest and trust in Mölnlycke. Your support fuels our mission to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.
"With strong growth and substantial improvements in profitability, I am confident that we are on the right track"
Zlatko Rihter Chief Executive Officer
Molnlycke is owned by Investor AB. Investor AB is listed on NASDAQ QMX Stockholm.
Read moreIn 2023, Mölnlycke showcased a strong performance, with organic sales increasing by 8% and achieving annual sales totaling EUR 1,924 million. The increase in sales was primarily driven by Wound Care and Operating Room Solutions.
Furthermore, Mölnlycke enhanced its profitability, achieving an EBITDA of EUR 545 million with a corresponding margin of 28%. This positive outcome was
mainly influenced by substantial organic volume and mix growth. Cost reductions
in sourcing and material handling further contributed to the favourable results.
We are transparent about our impact on environment, people and society. Each year, we report on results and performance in the integrated Annual Report.
Mölnlycke integrated Annual Report 2023 covers the year ending on 31 December 2023. The report has been prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, in addition to the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.
Mölnlycke’s Board of Directors has the ultimate responsibility for the company and its operations.
Defines and implements the company’s corporate strategy and ensures day-to-day management of their operations.
Investor AB acquired Mölnlycke in 2007. Mölnlycke is the largest wholly-owned subsidiary within Patricia Industries.
The facility is backed by a group of seven leading global and regional banks, well diversified to match Mölnlycke’s geographical footprint. The banks are BNP, Danske Bank, HSBC, ING, JP Morgan, Nordea and SEB as mandated lead arrangers. SEB acted as the coordinator, documentation agent and facility agent for the transaction. For more information, please contact: Magnus Nordberg Corporate Communications & IR Manager Email: magnus.nordberg@molnlycke.com Phone: +46 739 412998 About Mölnlycke Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. The core business is within the four Business Areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions (ORS), Gloves and Antiseptics. Mölnlycke employs around 8,700 people. The headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the company operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. Mölnlycke is owned by Patricia Industries AB, which is part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. www.molnlycke.com
The benchmarking procedure Mölnlycke are in the second year of working with EcoVadis as an independent and credible organisation to benchmark strengths and improvement opportunities. The rating process required extensive amounts of data and documentation, and therefore teamwork between global sustainability, legal and compliance, information technology, procurement excellence, and people experience teams. Our submission was assessed over a four week period. As a continuation from the previous assessment, results and feedback will be used to prioritise improvement plans. The result A gold medal is awarded to the all top 5%, and our score puts us into the top 3% of all organisations from all industries worldwide. Particularly recognized during the submission were Mölnlycke's commitment to Science Based Targets and measurable improvements in emissions, the strength of Mölnlycke procedures relating to human rights, demonstrable progress in gender equality, and the availability of the Ethics Hotline to all Mölnlycke's stakeholders The results certificate is available to download for verification below, EcoVadis will also provide a detailed validated scorecard to users of their platform.
Today we are delighted to announce the launch of the Mölnlycke integrated Annual Report 2023. Our dedication to revolutionising care for people and planet contributed to a very successful year with record high annual net sales of EUR 1,924 million and substantial improvements in profitability. We continue to report our sustainability achievements in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.
Mölnlycke Health Care is pleased to announce our partnership with Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Since 1977, Phoenix Society has served burn survivors, their loved ones, burn care professionals, researchers and others committed to empowering the burn community to enable transformational healing. With the overarching vision of uniting the voice of the burn community globally to “advance lifelong healing, optimal recovery, and burn prevention”, the Phoenix Society offers programmes, tools, education and events to bring this vision to life. With our wide range of burn care solutions including for example cleansing, gentle wound dressings and scar management, Mölnlycke is uniquely positioned to support Phoenix Society initiatives. Our advanced wound care dressings are enabled by Safetac® technology, a gentle silicone adhesive that reduces pain and minimises skin trauma of burn survivors at dressing change. Mölnlycke also provide information about burn dressings and healing through educational content, clinical evidence, and tips and tricks on how to apply burn care. Inline quote: Anders Andersson The power of partnership The partnership between Phoenix Society and Mölnlycke brings together two organisations driven by a mission to make survivors’ healing easier and their lives fuller by reaching survivors earlier, minimising the impact of burns and giving survivors the solutions, resources and community needed to facilitate recovery and support.
Mölnlycke intends to issue a new 10-year EUR bond under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme. The bond will be listed on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. At the same time Mölnlycke invites its holders of the outstanding EUR 500m bond due February 2025 note to tender any and all of their notes for purchase by the company. Read the full announcement here.
Gothenburg 12 April 2024: Mölnlycke Health Care, a world leading MedTech company specialised in wound care and wound management, announced today it signed an agreement to acquire P.G.F. Industry Solutions GmbH, the Austrian manufacturer of Granudacyn wound cleansing and moisturizing solutions. Mölnlycke and P.G.F. have worked together for five years on the manufacturing and distribution of Granudacyn, a range of solution and gel products intended for use in the cleansing, irrigation and moisturisation of various wound types. The high quality and composition of Granudacyn ensures good biocompatibility, allowing it to be effectively used on a broad range of tissues in burns, as well as acute and chronic wounds. Mölnlycke currently distributes Granudacyn in over 50 countries around the world. “With an ageing population in combination with increased chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers or venous leg ulcers, it is our obligation to help ease the burden of wounds on national healthcare regimes” says Zlatko Rihter, CEO of Mölnlycke Health Care. “The acquisition of P.G.F. and its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, will allow Mölnlycke to aggressively expand our Granudacyn business to improve the lives of even more patients.” “I’m excited for P.G.F. to become part of Mölnlycke and for the team to continue to manufacture products that support Mölnlycke’s Wound Care mission to help free patients from the burden of wounds” says Peter Fritz, P.G.F. founder and CEO, who will continue to lead this team and manufacturing process from P.G.F.’s Austria headquarters. Closure is expected after certain milestones are reached and will be communicated separately. For more information, please conatct: Jennifer Doak Global Communications Director Wound Care Email: jennifer.doak@molnlycke.com Phone: +1 678 206 6179 About Mölnlycke® Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Mölnlycke products and solutions are used daily by hospitals, health care providers and patients in over 100 countries around the world. Founded in 1849, Mölnlycke is owned by Investor AB and headquartered in Sweden. www.molnlycke.com About P.G.F. Industry Solutions P.G.F. Industry Solutions was founded in 2005 by Peter Fritz to develop and produce ecologically compatible hypochlorous acid based products to protect the user and their environment. The company is founded on more than 30 years of experience in research, development, production, and worldwide distribution of medical and measurement products. P.G.F. employs approximately 25 employees and is headquartered in Elixhausen, Austria. www.veriforte.com.
The Tamer Mölnlycke Care joint venture was initiated in 2021 with the agreement to develop a customised surgical procedure tray factory in Saudi Arabia, with first production expected in Q4 2024. The increased investment allows for an expansion in the range of Mölnlycke products manufactured and distributed in the country and to the neighbouring region. Adding drapes and gowns, emollient range and selected wound care products to the offering allows more healthcare professionals and patients in the region to benefit from Mölnlycke products and solutions. Zlatko Rihter, CEO, Mölnlycke Health Care comments “To ensure we meet customer demand, geographical expansion is a strategic priority for Mölnlycke Health Care. Increased investment in our existing long-term partnership with Tamer Group will importantly enable healthcare professionals and patients in Saudi Arabia access to our quality products and solutions helping to improve outcomes, and is a step closer to realising the potential of this rapidly growing healthcare market.” Speaking on behalf of Tamer Group, Chairman Ayman Tamer adds “This investment is key to enabling future growth in the region as outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 - supporting the regional healthcare ecosystem, including exporting goods to the Middle East and Africa region, whilst developing local skills and expertise.” Mahmoud Wagih, CEO, Tamer Mölnlycke Care comments “I am delighted to lead this business where Mölnlycke and Tamer will build a strong, long-term successful joint venture, bringing superior health care solutions to our region.” The Tamer Mölnlycke Care joint venture is a long-term agreement between two organisations who have been working in partnership over the past decade; and are committed to meeting customer demand in the evolving healthcare landscape of Saudi Arabia and the wider region.