For personal use only Annual Financial Investor Presentation Results Year Ended 30 June 2025 ParagonCare Limited - ASX PGC Disclaimer This document has been prepared by Paragon Care Limited ACN 064 551 426 (ASX: PGC) (ParagonCare or the Company) (Presentation). The material in this Presentation contains general background information about ParagonCare and its current activities as at the date of this Presentation. The information contained in this Presentation is in summary form only and does not purport to ...

Core Insights - GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC) is set to report its second-quarter 2025 results on July 30, with a history of earnings surprises, averaging 8.92% over the last four quarters [1][2] Q2 Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is $4.97 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of 2.8% [2] - The estimated earnings per share (EPS) is $0.91, reflecting a decline of 9% compared to the previous year [2] Segmental Overview - The Imaging segment is crucial for revenue and margin growth, achieving 5% organic revenue growth in Q1, primarily in the U.S., with a 130-basis point EBIT margin expansion [3] - Advanced Visualization Solutions (AVS) reported 3% organic revenue growth in Q1, driven by the U.S. market, with a slight EBIT margin increase of 10 basis points [4] - Patient Care Solutions (PCS) saw 2% organic growth in Q1, but EBIT margin declined by 450 basis points due to tariffs and unfavorable product mix [5] - Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) excelled with 8% organic revenue growth and maintained an EBIT margin above 32%, bolstered by increased procedure volumes and positive pricing dynamics [6] Other Factors to Note - Tariffs are a significant concern, with an expected adjusted EPS drag of approximately $0.85 for the full year and nearly $100 million impact anticipated in Q2 [7][8] - The company has implemented mitigation strategies but expects ongoing challenges from high-cost inventory [8] - Innovation is a key focus, with the launch of Flyrcado and plans for regulatory submission of a photon-counting CT system later this year [9]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q4 2024 were $307 million, an increase of $24 million from the previous quarter and an increase of $48 million compared to Q4 2023 [9][17] - Product revenues were $182 million, up $24 million from the previous quarter and up $37 million year-over-year [9][17] - Service revenues reached $125 million, an increase of $1 million from the previous quarter and an increase of $11 million from Q4 2023 [9][17] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q4 2024 was 47.4%, an increase of 290 basis points from the prior quarter [9][18] - GAAP earnings per share for Q4 2024 was $0.34, compared to $0.19 in the prior quarter and a loss of $0.32 in Q4 2023 [10][19] - Non-GAAP earnings per share for Q4 2024 was $0.60, compared to $0.56 in the prior quarter and $0.33 in the same period last year [10][19] - Non-GAAP EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $46 million, an increase of $8 million from the previous quarter and an increase of $23 million year-over-year [10][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance in connected devices and SaaS services, particularly specialty pharmacy services, contributed to revenue growth [17][19] - Product backlog as of December 31, 2024, was $647 million, with $447 million expected to convert to revenue within twelve months [21] - SaaS and expert services backlog was $555 million, with $93 million expected to convert to revenue within twelve months [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted an improving macroeconomic environment, which positively impacted customer financial conditions and decision-making [10][33] - Demand for XT systems and specialty pharmacy services continues to grow, with several notable customer wins in Q4 2024 [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming pharmacy care delivery through innovation, including robotics, smart devices, and data analytics [11][29] - A new bookings metric will be introduced in 2025, focusing on product bookings and annual recurring revenue (ARR) [6][24] - The company anticipates product bookings for 2025 to be in the range of $500 million to $550 million, reflecting a flat to modest decline compared to 2024 [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the improved financial conditions of customers and the potential for continued growth in 2025 [33][34] - The company expects to see a strong quarter-over-quarter growth trajectory, driven by strong bookings and customer demand [34][35] - Management highlighted the importance of operational improvements and fiscal discipline in driving profitability [39][40] Other Important Information - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q4 2024 were $369 million, down from $571 million at the end of Q3 2024 [19] - Non-GAAP free cash flow for Q4 2024 was $43 million, significantly higher than the previous quarter [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on end market demand and budget growth? - Management noted that improved hospital financial conditions have contributed to strong bookings and set the company up well for 2025 [33][34] Question: What are the drivers of gross margin and operating expense growth in 2025? - Management expects continued improvement in gross margins due to effective expense management and favorable product mix [39][40] Question: What contributed to the upside in bookings for 2024? - Significant strength in demand for connected devices and XT upgrades, along with solid demand for XT Xtend, contributed to improved bookings performance [45] Question: How does the new administration's focus on technology innovation impact the business? - Management believes the focus on efficiency and safety aligns well with the company's strengths and innovation goals [52][53] Question: What is the outlook for annual recurring revenue (ARR) in 2025? - ARR is expected to grow and contribute significantly to overall revenue, with specialty pharmacy services being a key driver [77][78]