Investor Presentation • Aug 8, 2024
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Investor presentation Q2 2024


| The group will grow, mostly organically, with a focus on efficient use of resources. In Estonia, we will operate in the building and infrastructure construction as well as housing development segments. In foreign markets (Ukraine, Sweden), we will compete as a general contractor and a provider of concrete works . |
We will provide our people with a modern and inspiring work environment and a motivation system that collaboration and initiative. We will improve our profitability by planning and managing our design and construction operations more precisely. We will streamline our work and decision- making processes by implementing modern digital solutions. We will maintain the order books of our different operating segments in balance. We will set our sustainable development goals and adopt an action plan to achieve them. |
Revenue will grow by at least 5% per year. fosters Operating margin for the year will be consistently above 3%. Operating profit per employee will increase to at least €10 thousand per year. We will deliver a strong dividend yield for Nordecon's shareholders. |
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| BUSINESS LINES AND MARKETS | ACTIVITIES | FINANCIAL TARGETS |



Public buildings

| The group's revenue for the first half of 2024 was €114,945 thousand, around 33% higher than in the same period last year, when revenue from continuing operations amounted to €86,526 thousand. Revenue generated outside Estonia remained stable compared to the first half of 2023, accounting for around 2% of the group's total revenue for the first half of 2024. The main foreign market was Ukraine. Despite the war, Nordecon's construction volumes in Ukraine increased, particularly in the second quarter. |
Nordecon delivered a gross profit of €7,194 thousand in the first half of 2024 (H1 2023: €2,783 thousand). The group's gross margin improved significantly year on year, rising to 6.3% for the first half (H1 2023: 3.2%) and 7.4% for the second quarter (Q2 2023: 3.4%). Both main operating segments earned a profit in the first half and the second quarter of the year, showing a strong year-on-year margin improvement. |
The group's administrative expenses for the first half of 2024 amounted to €3,373 thousand. Administrative expenses increased by around 13% compared to the first half of 2023, when the figure was €2,984 thousand. The rise was attributable to staff costs, which were strongly influenced by the recognition of a provision for performance-related pay. The ratio of administrative expenses to revenue (12 months rolling) increased year on year, rising to 3.2% (H1 2023: 3.0%). |
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| The group ended the first half of 2024 with an operating profit of €3,268 thousand (H1 2023: an operating loss of €403 thousand). EBITDA for the period was €4,690 thousand (H1 2023: €1,149 thousand). |
The group's order book stood at €178,799 thousand at 30 June 2024. Compared to the same period last year, the order book has grown by 15%. In the first half of 2024, we signed new contracts for €64,030 thousand (H1 2023: €100,632 thousand), of which €46,413 thousand in the second quarter (Q2 2023: €58,771 thousand). |
Operating activities produced a net cash inflow of €6,114 thousand in the first half of 2024 (H1 2023: an inflow of €4,329 thousand). Operating cash flow is affected by contracts lacking advance payments, requiring the group to prepay subcontractors and suppliers, while 5-10% contractual retentions are only released at the end of construction. |



Public buildings

In H1 2024, the Buildings segment of generated revenue €100,421 thousand Infrastructure and the of segment revenue thousand.
The corresponding figures for H1 2023 were €66,651 thousand and €19,821 thousand.
Revenue generated by the Buildings segment increased by 51%, while generated the revenue by Infrastructure segment decreased by 27%.
The revenue growth and changes in the performance of the reportable segments were expected and in line with the group's order book.

* Continuing operations


Nordecon delivered a gross profit of €7,194 thousand in the first half of 2024 (H1 2023: €2,783 thousand).
The gross margin of the Buildings segment was 7.7% for both the first half and the second quarter (H1 2023: 4.9% and Q2 2023: 3.6%).
The Infrastructure segment's gross margin was lower, reaching 0.9% for the first half and 8.5% for the second quarter of 2024 (H1 2023: 0.1% and Q2 2023: 4.5%).
The group ended the first half of 2024 with an operating profit of €3,268 thousand (H1 2023: an operating loss of €403 thousand).
* Continuing operations



Industrial buildings and warehouses




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The group's order book stood at €178,799 thousand at 30 June 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 15% year on year.
The share of the Buildings segment in the group's order book has increased: at 30 June 2024, the Buildings segment accounted for 90% and the Infrastructure segment for 10% of the group's total order book (30 June 2023: 83% and 17%, respectively).
%. In the first half of 2024, we signed new contracts for €64,030 thousand (H1 2023: €100,632 thousand), of which €46,413 thousand in the second quarter (Q2 2023: €58,771 thousand).
Management expects the group's revenue to increase slightly in 2024 compared to the revenue generated by continuing operations in 2023.
* Continuing operations



The equity ratio has remained relatively stable over the observed quarters, maintaining levels between 15% and 20%. It saw a gradual decline but remained consistent, reflecting a steady financial structure.
The continuous decrease in gearing across the quarters reflects the company's strategic effort to improve its financial leverage.



buildings

| Shareholder | Number of shares |
Ownership interest (%) |
|---|---|---|
| AS Nordic Contractors | 16 563 145 | 51.16 |
| Luksusjaht AS | 4 332 342 | 13.38 |
| Toomas Luman | 791 500 | 2.44 |
| Olegs Radcenko | 574 200 | 1,77 |
| Nõmme Erahariduse SA | 370 370 | 1.14 |
| Lembit Talpsepp | 370 100 | 1.14 |
| SEB Pank AS clients | 300 000 | 0,93 |
| OÜ Alar Invest | 255 000 | 0.79 |
| Genadi Bulatov | 250 600 | 0.77 |
| Swedbank AB kliendid | 203 259 | 0.63 |

| Index/equity | 1 January 2024* | 30 June 2024 | + / = |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMX Tallinn | 1768.56 | 1 744.90 | -1.34% |
| NCN1T | 0.62EUR | 0.51 EUR | -17.52% |
* Closing price on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange at 31 December 2023

| H1 2024 | H12023 | H1 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 945 | 86 526 | 102 073 | 186 464 |
| 33% | -15% | 18% | -15.40% |
| 1802 | -2 299 | -1 125 | -6 418 |
| 1 020 | -2 493 | -928 | -942 |
| 0,03 | -0,08 | -0,03 | -0,03 |
| 2,90% | 3.40% | 2,50% | 3,50% |
| 4 690 | 1 149 | 1 847 | -412 |
| 4.10% | 1.30% | 1.80% | -0,20% |
| 6,30% | 3,20% | 1.10% | 2,00% |
| 2,80% | -0,50% | 0,30% | -1,80% |
| 2,80% | -0,70% | 0,10% | -2,00% |
| 1.60% | -2,70% | -1.10% | -3.40% |
| 6,20% | -1.00% | 1,20% | 8,00% |
| 7,80% | -6.10% | 0,10% | 8,30% |
| 19,20% | 17.10% | 18,20% | 18,70% |
| 1,50% | -1.10% | 0,00% | -1,60% |
| 6,90% | 30,00% | 37,20% | 16,60% |
| 0,88 | 0,89 | 0.91 | 0,95 |
| 30 June 2024 | 30 June 2023 | 30 June 2022 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 178 799 | 155 133 | 184 420 | 216 732 |

Nordecon AS Tel: +372 615 4400 www.nordecon.com Toompuiestee 35, Tallinn 10149, Estonia
Head of Investor Relations Andri Hõbemägi Tel: +372 615 4400 [email protected]
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