Investor Presentation • May 9, 2024
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Investor presentation Q1 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

| 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%). |
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| 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

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


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

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Margin


Industrial buildings and warehouses

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



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



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 | 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

| 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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