Investor Presentation • Nov 7, 2024
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Investor presentation Q3 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 nine months of 2024 was €178,722 thousand, approximately 37% higher than in the same period last year, when revenue from continuing operations amounted to €130,799 thousand. Revenue generated outside Estonia remained stable compared to the same periood last year, accounting for around 2% of the group's total revenue for the 9 months of 2024. The main foreign market was Ukraine, where despite the war Nordecon's construction volumes have increased. |
Nordecon delivered a gross profit of €12,767 thousand in the first nine months of 2024 (9M 2023: €4,311 thousand). The group's gross margin improved significantly year on year, rising to 7.1% for the nine months (9M 2023: 3.3%) and 8.7% for the third quarter (Q3 2023: 3.5%). Both main operating segments earned a profit in the nine months and the third quarter, showing a year-on-year margin improvement. |
The group's administrative expenses for the first nine months of 2024 were €5,011 thousand. Administrative expenses increased by around 16% compared to the same period last year (9M: €4,337 thousand) due to growth in staff costs. The ratio of administrative expenses to revenue (12 months rolling) decreased year on year to 3.1% (9M 2023: 3.3%). |
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| The group ended the nine months of 2024 with an operating profit of €6,972 thousand (9M 2023: an operating loss of €497 thousand). EBITDA for the period was €9,154 thousand (9M 2023: €1,799 thousand). |
The group's order book stood at €195,628 thousand at 30 September 2024. Compared to the same period last year, the order book has grown by around 11%. In the nine months of 2024, we signed new contracts for €131,801 thousand (9M 2023: €191,326 thousand), of which €67,771 thousand in the third quarter (Q3 2023: €90,694 thousand). |
Operating activities produced a net cash inflow of €3,726 thousand in the nine months of 2024 (9M 2023: an inflow of €11,037 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 €149,615 thousand and the Infrastructure segment revenue of €29,068 thousand.
The corresponding figures for the first nine months of 2023 were €95,423 thousand and €35,295 thousand.
Revenue generated by the Buildings segment increased by 57%, while the generated by revenue Infrastructure segment decreased by 18%.
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 €12,767 thousand in the first nine months of 2024 (9M 2023: €4,311 thousand).
The gross margin of the Buildings segment was 8.5% for the nine months and 10.2% for the third quarter (9M 2023: 4.5% and Q3 2023: 3.7%).
The Infrastructure segment's gross margin was lower, reaching 5.1% for the nine months and 9.2% for the third quarter (9M 2023: 2.0% and Q3 2023: 4.5%).
The group ended the nine months of 2024 with an operating profit of €6,972 thousand (9M 2023: an operating loss of €497 thousand).
* Continuing operations



Industrial buildings and warehouses

In the Buildings segment, revenue from the public buildings subsegment more than doubled and revenue from the commercial buildings subsegment increased by 40% compared to the same period last year.
The revenue of the apartment buildings subsegment fell by 46%, mainly due to lower revenue from the provision of construction service, reflecting the current market situation in this subsegment.
The largest revenue contributor in the Infrastructure segment is the road construction and maintenance subsegment whose revenue for the period decreased by around 2% year on year.
* Continuing operations

■Engineering ( incl.
■Environmental
Hydraulic engineering)

■Industrial and warehouse
■Apartment buildings
facilities

The group's order book stood at €195,628 thousand at 30 September 2024. Compared to the same period last year, the order book has grown by around 11%.
In the nine months of 2024, we signed new contracts for €131,801 thousand (9M 2023: €191,326 thousand), of which €67,771 thousand in the third quarter (Q3 2023: €90,694 thousand).
The Buildings segment accounts for 82% and the Infrastructure segment for 18% of the group's order book (30 September 2023: 90% and 10%, respectively).
Compared with 30 September 2023, the order book of the Buildings segment has remained at the same level while the order book of the Infrastructure segment has doubled.
* Continuing operations



The equity ratio has remained relatively stable over the observed quarters, maintaining levels around 20%. It exhibits a gradual increase but remained consistent, reflecting a steady financial structure.
The continuous decreasing trend 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 | 801 150 | 2.47 |
| Olegs Radcenko | 574 200 | 1.77 |
| Nõmme Erahariduse SA | 370 370 | 1.14 |
| Lembit Talpsepp | 369 900 | 1.14 |
| SEB Pank AS clients | 300 000 | 0.93 |
| OÜ Alar Invest | 255 000 | 0.79 |
| Genadi Bulatov | 250 600 | 0.77 |
| Endel Palla | 200 000 | 0.62 |
OMX TALLINN

| Index/equity | 1 January 2024* 30 September 2024 | + / - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMX Tallinn | 1 768.56 | 1 679.31 | -5.05% |
| NCN1T | 0.62EUR | 0.57 EUR | -8.52% |
* Closing price on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange at 31 December 2023

| Figure/ratio | 9M 2024 | 9M 2023 | 9M 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (€ 000) | 178 722 | 130 799 | 165 462 | 186 464 |
| Revenue change | 36.60% | -20,90% | 5.40% | -15.40% |
| Net profit (loss) (€'000) | 4 547 | -2 772 | -2 552 | -6 418 |
| Net profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (€ 000) |
3 376 | -2 452 | -2 651 | -942 |
| Earnings per share (€) | 0.11 | -0.08 | -0.08 | -0,03 |
| Administrative expenses to revenue | 2,80% | 3.30% | 2,40% | 3,50% |
| EBITDA (€ '000) | 9 154 | 1799 | 2 232 | -412 |
| EBITDA margin | 5.10% | 1.40% | 1.30% | -0,20% |
| Gross margin | 7,10% | 3,30% | 1,40% | 2,00% |
| Operating margin | 3,90% | -0.40% | -0,10% | -1,80% |
| Operating margin excluding gain on non- current asset sales |
3.80% | -0.60% | -0,20% | -2,00% |
| Net margin | 2,50% | -2,10% | -1,50% | -3,40% |
| Return on invested capital | 13% | 1.90% | -1.10% | 8,00% |
| Return on equity | 18,40% | -1.40% | -5,10% | 8,30% |
| Equity ratio | 22,10% | 17% | 17,80% | 18,70% |
| Return on assets | 3,80% | 0,30% | -1,00% | 1,60% |
| Gearing | 12.60% | 16,80% | 36,60% | 16,60% |
| Current ratio | 1,00 | 0,91 | 0,90 | 0,95 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | 30 Sept 2023 | 30 Sept 2022 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
| Order book (€'000) | 195 628 | 175 539 | 150 694 | 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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