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Nordecon

Investor Presentation May 9, 2024

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Investor presentation Q1 2024

BUSINESS MODEL

STRATEGIC AGENDA FOR 2023-2027

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.
BUSINESS LINES AND MARKETS ACTIVITIES FINANCIAL TARGETS

Public buildings

TARTU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (M-block, C-block)

  • Location: Tartu, Estonia
  • · Completed: 2023
  • Architects: Sweco Projekt AS & AW2 Architects OY Eesti filiaal
  • · Contractor: Nordecon AS, Embach Ehitus OÜ
  • · Client: Tartu University Hospital

Period In Brief

2024 was €46,245 thousand, around 38%
larger than a year earlier, when revenue from
continuing operations amounted to €33,549
thousand.
Revenue generated outside Estonia in the first
quarter of 2024 decreased compared to the
same period in 2023 and accounted for 1% of
the group's total revenue for the period.
By selling Nordecon Betoon OU at the
beginning of December 2023, the group also
withdrew from the Finnish market.
The group's revenue for the first quarter of Nordern delivered a gross administrative expenses for the
thousand and a gross margin of 4.6% in the first first quarter of 2024 amounted to €1,564
quarter of 2024 (Q1 2023: €985 thousand and
2.9%).
The improvement in profitability was driven by
the Buildings segment, which increased its
gross margin to 7.8% (Q1 2023: 6.3%).
Due to the seasonal nature of the construction
business, first-quarter results are affected by a
large share of uncovered fixed costs,
particularly in the Infrastructure segment.
thousand.
Administrative expenses from continuing
operations remained at the same level as in the
first quarter of 2023, when the figure was
€1,587 thousand.
The ratio of administrative expenses to revenue
(trailing 12 months) increased year on year,
rising to 3.3% (Q1 2023: 2.9%).
The group ended the first quarter of 2024 with
an operating profit of €386 thousand (Q1 2023:
an operating loss of €625 thousand).
EBITDA for the period was €1,094 thousand (Q1
2023: €155 thousand).
The group's order book stood at €198,737
thousand at 31 March 2024, reflecting an
increase of approximately 34% year on year.
In the first quarter of 2024, we signed new
contracts for €17,617 thousand (Q1 2023:
€41,860 thousand).
Operating activities produced a net cash inflow
of €5,422 thousand in the first quarter of 2024
(Q1 2023: an inflow of €705 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

ovrutch Kindergarten

  • Location: Ovrutch, Ukraine
  • Completed: 2023
  • Contractor: Nordecon AS, Eurocon Ukraine TOV
  • Client: Estonian Centre for International Development

REVENUE*

The Buildings segment generated revenue of €43,408 thousand and the Infrastructure segment revenue of €2,808 thousand.

The corresponding figures for the first quarter of 2023 were €30,673 thousand and €2,849 thousand.

Revenue generated by the Buildings segment increased by 42%, while the generated by revenue Infrastructure segment remained more or less stable compared to the same period last year.

The revenue growth and changes in performance of of the reportable segments were expected and in line with the group's order book.

* Continuing operations

OPERATING PROFIT*

Nordecon delivered a gross profit of €2,138 thousand and a gross margin of 4.6% in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2023: €985 thousand and 2.9%).

The improvement in profitability was driven by the Buildings segment, which increased its gross margin to 7.8% (Q1 2023: 6.3%).

The gross margin of the Infrastructure segment was negative at 30.9% (Q1 2023: negative at 26.3%), affected by a large share of uncovered fixed costs as typical for a first quarter.

The group ended the first quarter of 2024 with an operating profit of €386 thousand (Q1 2023: an operating loss of €625 thousand).

* Continuing operations

(%)

Margin

Industrial buildings and warehouses

E-PIIM DIARY FACTORY

  • Location: Paide, Estonia
  • Completed: 2023
  • Contractor: Nordecon AS
  • Client: AS E-Piim Tootmine

REVENUE DISTRIBUTION*

In the Buildings segment, the main revenue contributor was the public buildings subsegment, which delivered approximately 83% growth compared to the same period last year.

Revenue generated by the commercial and apartment buildings subsegments also increased, while the revenue contribution of the industrial and facilities subsegment warehouse decreased sharply.

The largest revenue contributor in the Infrastructure segment is road maintenance construction and although in the first quarter of 2024 its revenue decreased by around 6% compared with a year earlier.

* Continuing operations

ORDER BOOK*

The group's order book stood at €198,737 thousand at 31 March 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 34% year on year.

The share of the Buildings segment in the group's order book has increased: at 31 March 2024, the Buildings segment accounted for 93% and the Infrastructure segment for 7% of the group's total order book (31 March 2023: 81% and 19%, respectively).

In the first quarter of 2024, we signed new contracts (ie. order Intake) for €17,617 thousand (Q1 2023: €41,860 thousand).

Management expects the group's revenue to increase slightly in 2024 compared to the revenue generated by continuing operations in 2023.

* Continuing operations

Infrastructure VÄO TRAFFIC JUNCTION

  • Location: Tallinn, Estonia
  • · Completed: 2022
  • Contractor: Nordecon AS
  • Client: Estonian Transport Administration

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

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

Apartment

  • Location: Tallinn, Estonia
  • Completed: 2022
  • · Architect: Kadarik Tüür Arhitektid OÜ
  • Contractọr: Nordecon AS
  • Client: OÜ Kalaranna Kvartal

SHARE AND SHAREHOLDERS

Largest shareholders in Nordecon AS at 31 March 2024

Shareholder Number of
shares
Ownership interest
(%)
AS Nordic Contractors 16 563 145 51.16
Luksusjaht AS 4 332 342 13.38
Toomas Luman 770 500 2.38
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
OU Alar Invest 255 000 0.79
Genadi Bulatov 250 600 0.77
Endel Palla 200 600 0.62

Index/equity 1 January 2024* 31 March 2024 + / = =
OMX Tallinn 1768.56 1 743.11 -1.44%
NCN1T 0.62EUR 0.52 EUR -16.4%

* Closing price on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange at 31 December 2023

KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES AND RATIOS

Figure/ratio I Q 2024 I Q 2023 I Q 2022 2025
Revenue (€ 000) 46 245 33 549 44 539 186 464
Revenue change 37,80% -24,70% 22,10% -15,40%
Net profit (loss) (€'000) -182 -1 674 -1 166 -6 418
Net profit (loss) attributable to owners of the
parent (€'000)
-593 -1 874 -919 -942
Earnings per share (€) -0,02 -0,06 -0,03 -0,03
Administrative expenses to revenue 3.40% 4,70% 2,80% 3,50%
EBITDA (€ '000) 1 094 155 912 -412
EBITDA margin 2,40% 0,50% 2,00% -0,20%
Gross margin 4.60% 2,90% -0,20% 2,00%
Operating margin 0,80% -1,90% 0,20% -1,80%
Operating margin excluding gain on non-
current asset sales
0.80% -2,20% 0,00% -2,00%
Net margin -0.40% -5.00% -2,60% -3.40%
Return on invested capital 0,10% -2,40% -0,20% 8,00%
Return on equity -0,80% -6,40% -1,10% 8,30%
Equity ratio 19.10% 19,50% 20,40% 18,70%
Return on assets -0,20% -1,30% -0,20% -1,60%
Gearing 4,40% 35,60% 36.10% 16,60%
Current ratio (note 5) 0,85 0,85 0.91 0,95
At 30 April I Q 2024 I Q 2023 I Q 2022 2023
Order book (€'000) 198 737 148 302 204 495 216 732

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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