Smart Eye Aktiebolag AK develops software for driver monitoring, interior sensing, eye tracking, biosensor research, media analytics, and impairment detection. Company news commonly covers automotive design wins and orders with vehicle manufacturers, including Driver Monitoring System (DMS) software, Interior Sensing AI, and driver or occupant monitoring capabilities used in vehicle programs.
Recurring updates also address technology integrations for automotive compute platforms, the iMotions biosensor software platform for behavioral research, Affectiva Emotion AI for media analytics, and Sightic Analytics impairment-detection technology. Corporate news includes completed acquisition activity, related share issuance, annual general meeting notices, and public-company governance matters tied to Smart Eye's listed shares.
Smart Eye has completed the acquisition of iMotions, a provider of software for human behavior research, as announced on October 26, 2021. The acquisition cost approximately MSEK 403, with MSEK 201 paid in newly issued shares and MSEK 202 in cash. This deal increases Smart Eye's share capital by SEK 101,949.30, representing about 4.60% of its capital. CEO Martin Krantz highlights that the acquisition positions Smart Eye to enhance its offerings in the automotive industry by integrating multimodal analysis software to its existing technology.
Smart Eye held an extraordinary general meeting on November 12, 2021, approving a directed share issue of up to 329,534 shares, increasing share capital by SEK 32,953.40. The shares are allocated to Carnegie Investment Bank on behalf of institutional investors at a subscription price of SEK 183 per share. This capital raise aims to facilitate the acquisition of iMotions A/S. The issuance results in approximately 1.56% dilution, raising total shares to 21,129,157. Furthermore, the board is authorized to issue shares for the iMotions acquisition based on market terms.
Smart Eye has announced the acquisition of iMotions for an enterprise value of SEK 400 million, aiming to enhance its position in human behavior research. The deal includes approximately SEK 200 million in newly issued shares and SEK 200 million in cash. iMotions, known for its multimodal software, had a revenue of SEK 95 million in the last twelve months, with gross and EBITDA margins of 71% and 11%, respectively. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of November 2021, and Smart Eye plans to raise SEK 200 million through a directed share issue to fund the transaction.
Smart Eye (OTC PINK:SMTEF) reported a strong rebound in Q3 2021 with net sales of SEK 30.9 million, a 103% increase from the previous year. Organic growth accounted for 35% of sales. Despite an operating loss of SEK -46.8 million, driven by the acquisition of Affectiva, the company's cash reserves stand at SEK 326.3 million. The firm secured multiple design wins valued at SEK 125 million for new automotive models. Looking ahead, Smart Eye anticipates significant growth opportunities, particularly in the Interior Sensing market.
Smart Eye has secured a new design win with a major Japanese car manufacturer, resulting in an estimated revenue of SEK 25 million. This order is for a new car model that is set to go into production by the end of 2022.
The company now has a total of 89 design wins from 13 OEMs, with a combined estimated lifetime value of SEK 2,275 million. The potential additional design wins could bring this figure to SEK 3,975 million. Smart Eye's technology flexibility in accommodating various camera placements is anticipated to provide a competitive edge in the automotive sector.
Smart Eye Aktiebolag announces an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for October 8, 2021, amid COVID-19 restrictions, allowing only advance voting. Shareholders must be registered by September 30, 2021 and notify their participation by October 7, 2021. The agenda includes electing a chairman, approving minutes, and adopting a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2021:2) for employees, with a maximum dilution of approximately 0.7% of shares. All voting must comply with regulations, and outcomes will be published on EGM day.
Smart Eye has appointed Detlef Wilke as the new Vice President of Automotive Solutions, effective September 16, 2021. Wilke will spearhead the development of the company’s Driver Monitoring and Interior Sensing solutions, further solidifying Smart Eye's leadership in the automotive industry. Currently holding 88 contracts with 13 OEMs, Smart Eye is well-positioned to meet rising regulatory demands for Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) in the U.S. and Europe. Wilke, previously with Aptiv, brings over 23 years of experience in Driver Monitoring technology.