IDEX Biometrics ASA: First half 2025 report

Financial Performance - IDEX Biometrics reported operating expenses excluding cost of materials and depreciation of $5.2 million for the first half of 2025, a 52% reduction compared to $10.7 million in the same period of 2024 [2] - The company had a net loss of $2.1 million for the quarter, with revenues of $0.1 million [2] - Cash balance as of June 30, 2025, was $1.0 million [2] Operational Changes - The company reduced its full-time equivalent staff from 59 on June 30, 2024, to 30 by the end of Q2 2025, resulting in a 73% reduction in compensation and benefits costs compared to the previous quarter [2] - A renegotiation of Heights convertible bond reduced the outstanding principal from approximately NOK 66.6 million to NOK 50.0 million, and further to approximately NOK 33.3 million in July [2] - The company aims to achieve a quarterly run rate of operating expenses between $1.5 million and $1.7 million by the end of Q3 2025 [2] Management and Governance - On June 1, 2025, IDEX strengthened its management team by appointing Kjell-Arne Besseberg as Chief Operating Officer [2] - On June 30, 2025, CEO Anders Storbråten also took on the role of CFO, consolidating the two positions to reduce costs and enhance focus on investor relations [2] - Employees, directors, and consultants subscribed for 299,381,600 shares totaling approximately NOK 3.0 million on June 15, 2025, to strengthen alignment of interests within the company [2] Company Overview - IDEX Biometrics ASA is a global leader in fingerprint biometrics, providing authentication solutions for payments, access control, and digital identity [1] - The company partners with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring its biometric solutions to market [1]