IDEX Biometrics ASA: First quarter 2025 report

Core Insights - IDEX Biometrics ASA announced a new strategy on 11 March 2025, indicating a fundamental shift in how the company will market its unique technology and products [1] - The company appointed a new CEO, Anders Storbråten, to lead this strategic change [1] - IDEX secured a new debt facility of NOK 30 million, which has been converted to shares, and renegotiated the Heights convertible bond [1] - Operational improvement initiatives are underway, targeting a quarterly run rate of operating expenses (OPEX) between $1.5 million and$1.7 million by the end of Q3 2025 [1] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, IDEX Biometrics reported revenues of $0.1 million [2] - Ordinary operating expenses for the quarter amounted to$2.4 million [3] - The net loss for the quarter was $4.1 million [3] - As of 31 March 2025, the cash balance stood at$1.1 million [3] Business Developments - The company received a production order valued at approximately USD 50,000 from Beautiful Card Corporation in Japan [2] - An order was also received from DigAware for a biometric sensor solution for access cards [2] - IDEX Biometrics secured an order for 10,000 VISA biometric cards in the Middle East & Africa region [2] - KONA I received a Letter of Approval from Mastercard for IDEX Pay biometric cards [2] - The company completed a debt conversion and launched a subsequent offering for investors to participate under the same terms as shareholders [2]