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Eqva ASA

Investor Presentation Aug 29, 2024

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EQVA ASA

Second quarter report 2024

EQVA:

A knowledge-based active owner of industrial companies that contribute to the green transition in maritime, power intensive and renewable industries. Established growth strategy focused on organic growth and acquiring attractive, profitable companies. Enabling EQVA to broaden product and service scope.

Through well established governance models, we help to develop and strengthen each portfolio company by driving strategy developments, operational improvements, financing, and transactions. We energize companies.

Full-service provider of technical, sustainable solutions and services to maritime and landbased industries

A specialised hydropower plant developer and operator

1. This is EQVA ASA

    1. Operational and financial highlights
    1. Outlook

Enclosure

• Consolidated financial statements

This is EQVA: An industrial investment company

Overview of ownership interests - built on 3 platforms

Experienced group management

Even Matre Ellingsen

CEO

Former Group CEO in Astrup Fearnley. Extensive experience from both regulated and non-regulated businesses. 15 years with Pareto and 10 years with Astrup Fearnley

Petter Sørdahl

CFO

15+ years of experience from audit, financial markets, M&A and business development. Previous experience at EY and Astrup Fearnley

Eqva is well positioned for further growth

Both through organic growth and M&A activity

YTD 2024 highlights

Strategic priorities

Strong performance and financial results in BKS

Sale of PSV Havila Charisma, ready to focus on core strategy

SPA signed for Kvinnherad Elektro and Vassnes-Gruppen

Launched Nordic Industrial Solutions

Extraordinary dividend paid out

Diversified product and market portfolio with broad revenue stream

Capitalise on key

macro trends Opportunistic M&A

The group has a well-diversified product and market portfolio, and further growth will be established through a combination of company-based development, utilization of synergies between the companies in the group as well as value-creating M&A activities.

Building an industrial platform for growth and value creation A two-year journey so far – shareholder value created

EQVA – More than 3000 shareholders along the coast

99 %

5 Reasons to invest in EQVA ASA

Established growth strategy focused on organic grow and acquiring attractive, profitable companies. Enabling EQVA to broaden product and service scope.

8 portfolio companies today

A decentralized business model with effective corporate governance models and active ownership as well as proven management. Rapid and flexible decisionmaking, with decisions made close to customers and suppliers

A clear focus on performance facilitates self-financed, longterm growth and favorable returns for shareholders and a proven ability to develop operations

Strong financial position, strong cash flow from operating activities based on a solid financial position and low leverage

Sustainable business, Sustainability characterizes the entire business and creates conditions for longterm profitability and growth. We are an active partner helping our customers to decarbonize. Ref. (Boliden) Green Zink, Hydro Husnes upgrade (increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions)

    1. This is EQVA ASA
  • 2. Operational and financial highlights
    1. Outlook

Enclosure

• Consolidated financial statements

YTD Highlights – Solid operational performance

44% y/y organic growth and increased margins

Solid operational performance in EQVA, driven by volume increase and improved sales and margins in the Products, Solutions & Renewables segment

Robust order book of NOK 556m and positive outlook for FY2024 – mainly driven by BKS

Products, Solutions & Renewables

  • Significant revenue growth – up 44 % compared to last year
  • EBITDA margin increased to 8.2 %, compared to 6.6 % last year

M&A

  • Completed divestment of ownership in PSV Havila Charisma
  • Other M&A activities are showing good progress

New contracts awarded – orderbook remains solid

Orderbook at NOK 556m, high activity on current projects

  • Order book increases to NOK 556m, up from NOK 487m as of Q4 2023
  • Increased contract scope on existing customers like Boliden, Hydro, Aker Solutions, Scale AQ and Westcon
  • New contracts secured with key customers in process, offshore and landbased industries
  • Stable and high volumes on frame agreements with main customers

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  • Significant share of ongoing and new projects are related to clean energy, decarbonization and optimized energy usage
    • Growing demand for such expertise, and it is expected that such climate and environmental projects will form an even larger part of the business in the years to come

Foto: Kai-Inge Melkeraaen

Boliden Odda, one of the world's most climate-effective zinc plants to become even more climate-friendly

Strong financial position

Balance sheet as of 30 June 2024

  • NOK in million Equity ratio of 43 % at the end of Q2
  • Net interest-bearing debt* was NOK 108m at the end of Q2
  • Cash position of NOK 48m at the end of Q2
  • The construction loans in Fossberg Kraft increased due to project development during Q2. These loans (NOK 46m) will be repaid when projects are delivered to customer during 2024.
  • Strong cash generation expected going forward in 2024

NOK million

Segment overview Key financial figures – YTD Q2 2024

High-end EBITDA margin at 12.3 % for EQVA

  • Strong revenue growth in Products, Solution & Renewables is driven by BKS – up NOK 145m from last year (+44 %)
  • Solid EBITDA margin of 8.2 % in Products, Solutions & Renewables – compared to 6.6 % last year
  • The profit from sale of PSV Havila Charisma in Q1 2024 is included. Adjusted for the sale, EBITDA margin was 6.0 % for EQVA.
NOK million Products,
Solutions &
Renewables
Real
estate
Other* Elim. EQVA
group
Revenues 474.7 3.8 35.0 -4.7 508.7
Materials and
consumables
237,7 0.0 0.0 0.0 237.7
Payroll expenses 147.3 0.0 7.8 0.0 155.1
Other opex 50.5 0.3 7.2 -4.7 53.3
EBITDA 39.1 3.5 19.9 0.0 62.5
EBITDA % 8.2 % 92.4 % 57.0 % 12.3 %

*Includes effects from sale of Havila Charisma

Products, Solutions & Renewables

Capitalising on strong order book – increasing volumes and margins

  • Significant organic revenue growth 44 % where EBITDA compared to last year was up 79 %
  • Growth primarily driven by BKS
    • High activity levels on ongoing projects
    • Strong order intake and orderbook gives traction to sustain high activity level going forwards
    • Continued improvement of profit margins
  • Fossberg Kraft two projects under construction
    • Skjeggfoss and Haugsvær power plants in final phase of handover to customer
    • Preparing construction of Gjosa power plant
    • In tender phase of new projects in hydro and solar power

NIS in brief 60% y/y increased sales, adj. EBITDA up y/y from 4.6% to 8.1%

Company highlights

  • Founded in 2008 and HQ in Sunde, Kvinnherad
  • ~350 FTE's spread across 5 companies, of which 70 are technicians and electricians in the power and automation segment
  • BKS is a full-service supplier for technical installations, meaning presence throughout the entire value-chain in industrial deliveries from idea to installation.
  • It performs a wide range of tasks, from simple missions to more complex total deliveries
  • Goal to be a preferred and competitive supplier and partner to the maritime, offshore and landbased industry in Norway.

Financial performance

Blue-chip customer base

Full-service provider:

    1. This is EQVA ASA
    1. Operational and financial highlights
  • 3. Outlook

Enclosure

• Consolidated financial statements

2024 Outlook – Increased turnover and margins Pro-forma figures

Financial guidance for 2024 as of 29 August 2024

Current EQVA Group*

FY'2024 revenue (million) 750-850 (+100)

FY'2024 EBITDA margin 6-8% (5-7%)

Due to strong performance in BKS we have increased our revenue estimate and our expected EBITDA margin for 2024

Long-term EBITDA margin target for the group at 7-9 per cent

* Guidance figures are excluding the effect of the sale of Charisma (occurred in Q1 2024)

IR: Please direct any questions to [email protected]

Consolidated statement of profit or loss

30 June 2024

(NOK 1,000) Note 2024 YTD 2023 YTD 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Revenues 3,4 471 789 330 717 659 340
Other operating revenues 36 911 1 962 10 846
Operating income 3,4 508 700 332 679 670 185
Materials and consumables 237 736 135 973 275 452
Payroll expenses 155 146 139 360 273 345
Other operating expenses 53 319 38 527 95 803
Operating expenses 446 201 313 859 644 600
Operating profit/loss before
depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
3 62 499 18 820 25 585
Impairment of non-current assets 0 0 0
Depreciation 8 366 5 810 15 111
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 3 54 133 13 010 10 474
Financial income 3,5 6 764 2 163 7 120
Financial expenses 3,5 -16 180 -4 977 -33 325
Share of profit/loss of associate 3 0 -4 823 -3 061
Profit / loss before tax 3 44 717 5 373 -18 791
Income tax expense 6 0 0 1 098
Profit from continued operations 3 44 717 5 373 -19 889
Profit from discontinued operation 3 0 -7 745 -1 913
Profit for the period 3 44 717 -2 372 -21 802
Attributable to :
Equity holders of parent 43 866 -3 615 -23 733
Non-controlling interest 850 1 243 1 931
Total 44 717 -2 372 -21 802

Please note

  • Discontinued operations includes Havyard Leirvik companies
(NOK 1,000) Note 2024 YTD
Unaudited
2023 YTD
Unaudited
2023
Audited
Earnings per share (NOK) 0,62 -0,03 -0.33
Diluted earnings per share (NOK) 0,62 -0,03 -0.33
Earnings from continued operations
Earnings per share (NOK) 0,62 -0,03 -0.33
Diluted earnings per share (NOK) 0,62 -0,03 -0.33

Consolidated statement of financial position

30 June 2024

ASSETS Note 2024 YTD 2023
Unaudited Audited
Non-current assets
Deferred tax benefit 0 0
Goodwill 248 260 248 260
Licenses, patents and R&D 28 253 29 319
Property, plant and equipments 112 972 111 840
Right of use assets 10 14 183 12 276
Investment in associates 0 21 319
Loan to associates 0 4 988
Other non-current receivables 6 853 3 809
Total non-current assets 410 522 431 810
Current Assets
Inventory 5 982 5 780
Accounts receivables 119 882 99 493
Other current receivables 19 696 22 096
Contract assets customer contracts 147 580 72 480
Cash and cash equivalents 47 991 35 984
Total current assets 341 130 235 833
TOTAL ASSETS 751 651 667 643
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Note 2024 YTD 2023
Unaudited Audited
Equity
Share capital 8 3 599 3 599
Share premium reserve 195 175 195 175
Treasury shares 8 -24 -30
Retained earnings 115 829 86 360
Non-controlling interests 6 169 5 319
Total equity 320 749 290 424
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liability 7 671 0
Lease liabilities 9,10 11 561 8 870
Loans and borrowings 9 86 257 125 293
Other long-term liabilities 9 25 126 41 770
Total non-current liabilities 123 616 175 932
Current liabilities
Accounts payables 109 903 55 666
Taxe payables 7 254 1 579
Public duties payables 32 179 28 820
Loans and borrowings, current 9 105 232 78 423
Lease liabilities 9,10 2 430 3 380
Other current liabilities 57 288 33 420
Total current liabilities 307 287 201 288
Total liabilities 430 902 377 220
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 751 651 667 643

Appendix

eqva.no

Nordic Industrial Solutions (NIS) in brief

Proven track record of successful projects spanning various industrial sectors and serving a wide range of clients

Company highlights

  • Nordic Industrial Solutions provides service and maintenance to the Norwegian industry, functioning as a full-service provider of technical installations with a presence throughout the value chain, from design to installation and maintenance
  • The company serves a variety of industrial sectors, including smelters, land-based industry, the maritime industry, the offshore industry and the aquaculture industry
  • In addition to organic growth, NIS seeks to acquire service companies that will secure market growth, quality deliveries, optimise resource allocation, and benefit from operational and financial synergies
  • NIS' strategic goal is to be a preferred and competitive supplier and partner to the maritime, offshore, and land-based industry in Norway

Corporate structure 1

Service offering by sector

Offering Example projects Customer examples
melters
S

Total offering of service,
maintenance and
modification projects to
large clients within the
smelting industry

Maintenance and
modification at
Hydro Husnes
Offshore
Maintenance and service
personnel on framework
agreements

Design, engineering,
prefabrication, and
installation

Operation and
maintenance
personnel on
"Jotun FPSO"
me
Mariti

Installation within
hydraulic, HVAC, machine
systems, ship systems etc.

Rebuilding of
propulsion systems
to become greener
(batteries, hydrogen)
d based
Lan

Delivering complete tank
facilities, pumps, osmosis
facilities etc.

Delivery of a
complete tank facility
to Equinor at
Mongstad
Aquaculture
Instalments and production
of components/facilities;
floating rigs, pipes, tanks
and maintenance of
various equipment

Super Duplex pipe
delivery for Arctic
Offshore Farming
Other
Mainly construction and
defence: Analysis,
engineering, production,
installation etc.

Service and
maintenance of
pumps, steel, doors,
ship equipment etc.

Macro trends and growth drivers per segment

NIS and its diverse portfolio of companies are poised to benefit from favorable macro trends

  • Increased activity related to the upgrade and modernization of existing smelters
  • Upgrades focusing on energy-saving initiatives
  • Shift towards electrification and digitalization
  • Increasing demand for domestically produced alloys (historically large import volumes from Russia)
  • Focus on ensuring delivery security for clients

  • Increased demand for full-service deliveries
  • Upgrades related to energy-saving
  • Shift towards electrification and digitalization
  • Focus on ensuring delivery security for clients

  • Increased lifespan of existing installations entails significant investments
  • Growing activity in the oil services sector Offshore Aquaculture

    • Increased focus on energy security
  • Lower activity recent years due to increased cost and taxation

  • Customers prefer full-service suppliers
  • Expect increased activity in connection with land-based facilities

  • Increased newbuild activity due to weakened NOK
  • Demand for dry-docking, maintenance, and refurbishment services
  • Regulatory ESG requirements and incentives for electrification

  • Expect increased activity within the defence sector and Norwegian Navy
  • Expected increase in other segments where NIS is not yet present, potentially leading to substantial projects, to be pursued through strategic M&A initiatives

Key figures 2015 – YTD Q2 2024 NIS Group – consolidated (pro forma)

NIS Group - Pro forma
PROFIT & LOSS (NOKm) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 YTD
Operating revenue 99.6 143.7 145.4 186.7 288.7 268.4 313.6 385.3 619.7 450.1
Cost of goods sold -28.0 -47.6 -39.9 -48.2 -80.3 -54.6 -77.6 -103.6 -238.6 -219.6
Payroll -45.7 -64.0 -76.0 -100.4 -149.9 -156.5 -173.3 -208.0 -260.2 -145.3
Other operating expenses ** -18.0 -19.7 -17.7 -23.6 -37.8 -40.9 -48.5 -57.0 -79.2 -48.9
EBITDA 7.9 12.4 11.8 14.4 20.7 16.4 14.2 16.7 41.6 36.3
EBITDA margin 7.9 % 8.6 % 8.1 % 7.7 % 7.2 % 6.1 % 4.5 % 4.3 % 6.7 % 8.1 %
Non-recurring items* -10.1 -10.9 -2.0 -9.3
Adjusted EBITDA 7.9 12.4 11.8 14.4 20.7 26.5 25.1 18.7 50.9 36.3
Adjusted EBITDA margin 7.9 % 8.6 % 8.1 % 7.7 % 7.2 % 9.9 % 8.0 % 4.9 % 8.2 % 8.1 %

NIBD *** 25.0

* Non-recurring items (Covid, restructuring cost, insolvency of customer)

** Management fee NOKm 8 in 2023

*** BKS Eiegedom owned by EQVA ASA from Q1-23 - NIBD/Net interest Beraring Debt: Interest Bearing Debt - Cash (Cash-less restricted cash)

Fossberg Kraft in brief

Develops, owns and operates small and specialized hydropower plants

Company highlights

• Founded in 2018

  • "Take-off" agreement with UK investment fund Downing for completed plants signed in 2021
  • Successfully sold 7 plants to Downing from 2021 to 2023 with corresponding mgmt. and "take-off" agreement
  • 80+ years of combined experience from project development and hydropower plants
  • Currently exploring opportunities within solar, also in hybrid with hydro

Financial performance (consolidated IFRS)

Value creation illustration

Plant sourcing Engineering, development and
construction
Operations



Fall lease catchment rights and
agreement with landowners
Securing concession (NVE) and
building permit
Assessments, design and calculation
Clarify whether plant is to be owned
by Fossberg
Kraft or subsequently
sold to Downing under "take-off"
agreement

Fossberg
Kraft in charge of
construction of the plants –
services bought at a fixed price, i.e.
Fossberg
Kraft takes minimal
project risk
Reporting and documentation to
NVE

If the plant is owned by Fossberg
Kraft, the company runs maintenance
and operations internally, and
income is determined by production
volume and price agreements
If the plant is sold to Downing,
Fossberg
Kraft profits off the project
margin as well as the agreement for
operations and maintenance

Portfolio, GWh/year

Additional information

Company presentations available on eqva.no

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Experienced group management team Executive management

Even Matre Ellingsen CEO

Former Group CEO in Astrup Fearnley. Extensive experience from both regulated and non-regulated businesses. 15 years with Pareto and 10 years with Astrup Fearnley

Petter Sørdahl CFO

15+ years of experience from financial markets, M&A and business development in Astrup Fearnley and EY

Trygve Kjerpeseth CEO NIS/BKS / Group Head of Risk and Projects

30+ years of experience from executive positions and senior project management in large oil and gas companies

Anders Nilsen CEO Fossberg Kraft

15+ years of experience from construction industry, including project management and structural engineering in private and public sector

Sverre Olav Handeland General Counsel

15+ years of experience as a partner in a law firm, 8 years as an in-house lawyer in HG Group.

Daniel Hjertaker Molvik Head of Strategy and Business Development

Extensive background and experience from financial markets and roles within strategy and business development. EY, Astrup Fearnley and Aker Biomarine

Backed by strong board and industrial owners

The Board of Directors

Rune Skarveland Chairman

CEO Skarveland AS from '97-'08 and held several board positions in property development, industrial and hydropower companies

Tore Thorkildsen Board member

Founder and former CEO of BKS. Has held several board positions. 20+ years of experience in sales.

Trond Skarveland Board member

15 years of industrial leadership experience. Has held several board positions in property development, industrial and hydropower

companies.

Board member

20+ years of financial & strategic business development

Anne Bruun-Olsen Board member

Senior Partner Cushman & Wakefield Realkapital

Kari Markhus Board member

Employee representative

Board member

Employee representative

Ellen Hanetho

Top shareholders as of 16 August 2024

Shareholders Number of shares Ownership
Havila Holding AS 10,000,000 13.89%
Nintor AS 8,469,323 11.77%
ILG AS 8,469,322 11.77%
Neve Eiendom AS 8,193,462 11.38%
ROS Holding AS 5,660,027 7.86%
Eikestø Eiendom AS 4,960,847 6.89%
Fureneset
Eiendom
AS
4,960,847 6.89%
Eikestø AS 2,999,511 4.17%
Fureneset
Invest AS
2,999,511 4.17%
Emini Invest AS 1,290,000 1.79%
HSR Invest AS 1,290,000 1.79%
Innidimman AS 1,290,000 1.79%
MP Pensjon PK 1,167,768 1.62%
Other shareholders 10,236,698 14.22%
Total shares 71,987,316

EQVA is exposed to a variety of industrial sectors

Secures a diversified and recurring revenue stream from industries along the western coast of Norway

Sustainability is key to our continued growth Key ESG highlights

  • ESG is integrated in corporate governance structures and our companies' strategies
  • We work proactively with our stakeholders in the transition process
  • EQVA aims to be a frontrunner on ESG, and a strategic priority is to increase the quality of its sustainability reporting initiatives in 2024

ESG update

  • ESG report 2023 was published on EQVA's web pages in Q1 2024
  • One primary objective for 2024 is to undertake preparations to ensure compliance with CSRD standards for reporting

Opportunistic approach to value-added acquisitions

M&A criteria – increase Scale and Scope

Consolidation of industrial services companies that contribute to green transition in maritime, power intensive and renewable industries

Expand footprint in selected markets

Value accretive to shareholders

Cultural fit

Synergy potential

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