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Argeo AS

Quarterly Report Aug 29, 2024

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Q2 Report

2024

Contents

CEO Letter 3
Financial Highlights 4
Main events Q2 2024 5
A complete subsea provider 6
Our verticals 7
Market Report 8
Q2 2024 Financials 9
Notes 13
Argeo Fleet & Assets 17
Argeo Technology 18
ESG 20
Contact 23

I am very pleased to present our second quarter results for 2024, which demonstrate continuous growth and significant YoY increase for all key financials:

The start of the quarter included focusing on the departure of Argeo Venture from Norway and the upcoming mobilization for TotalEnergies and their Nambia Venus project. Production commenced medio May and has since shown good performance. Argeo Searcher completed the majority of the project for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) (80%) but had to leave early for the required intermediate yard inspection and subsequently mobilizing for Woodside and their Calypso project and in Trinidad & Tobago. The remaining 20% can optionally be completed in Q4'24 or Q1'25. End of the quarter we mobilized the upgraded Hugin 6000 containerized system on to the Ocean Guardian for RWE Canopy project offshore California. Production for both Argeo Searcher and Ocean Guardian commenced in Q3'24.

Looking ahead to Q3, we will have three operational vessel spreads working across two continents and serving three major clients in both the O&G and the Renewables sector. As a result, we expect a significant increase in all our key financial figures.

Backlog

Total firm Backlog from tenders in H1-2024 ended at USD 71 million. Produced revenues from this backlog in H1'24 was USD 25 million (Q2'24 USD 16 million), remaining firm backlog for H2 currently stand at USD 45 million.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

HSEQ management is important for Argeo and being responsible is part of our core values. I'm very pleased to report that Argeo 's professionalism and strong industry experience with continued focus on HSEQ performance has had a major positive impact on our business and this effort is recognized by our clients in all three verticals. Through H1-2024 we have completed significant operational and organisational growth both onshore and offshore. The entire team has shown dedication and focus, reaching, and in some areas, exceeding our corporate HSEQ KPI targets. Achieving a TRIF of 1.1 with zero LTIs over 18,000 exposure hours underscores our solid commitment to safety. This performance highlights our dedication to maintaining a safe working environment.

Innovation & Technology

On the technical side, the new Hugin fleet has performed exceptionally well with good performance numbers and very good production rates. This is now proven to be a reliable acquisition platform that meets our customers' expectations. Additionally, further improvement to our turnkey data delivery platform enables us to provide near-on-demand product delivery, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction from well executed

projects.

CEO LETTER

CEO LETTER

Key Q2 2024 financial highlights include:

All amounts in USD 1.000
Backlog: USD 45 million

Revenue: 15 664, up from 1 379 and YOY increase of 1034% EBITDA: 4 217, up from -1 574 and YOY increase of 368% EBIT: 1 638, up from -2 708 and YOY increase of 160% Net loss: -911, up from -2 658 and YOY improvement of 66%

(Note: Figures are in accordance with IFRS accounting principles.)

Trond E. Figenschou Crantz CEO

Financial Higlights

USD 15.7 Revenue Q2 2024 +1037% YoY

USD 4.2 EBITDA Q2 2024 +368% YoY

USD 1.6 EBIT Q2 2024 +160% YoY

USD -0.9 Net Loss Q2 2024 +66% YoY

USD 45 million

Backlog Q2 2024 +275% Since Q2 2023

A good first quarter with revenues up from USD 1.4 in Q2 2023

EBITDA up from USD -1.6 in Q2 2023

EBIT up from USD -2.7 in Q2 2023 Improvement from USD -2.6 in Q2 2023

During H1 2024 we have converted USD 71 million in backlog from won tenders. Of this, we have produced USD 25 million (USD 16 in Q2'24). Remaining backlog at the end of Q2 now totals USD 45 million.

Main Events

Main events Q2 2024

  • Argeo awarded substantial contract with Woodside Energy for Calypso AUV survey
  • Argeo awarded substantial contract with RWE for Canopy offshore wind project
  • Subsequent offering completed raising NOK 30,250,000 in gross proceeds
  • Argeo Venture started transit for TotalEnergies project
  • Argeo is granted new patent for acoustic tracking of buried subsea objects
  • Argeo granted patent from the Norwegian Industrial Patent office (Patentstyret) safeguarding the high-performance electromagnetic system "Argeo Listen"

A complete subsea service provider

from acquisition to actionable data

Argeo is a complete subsea service provider operating in three major verticals, oil & gas, marine minerals, and the renewables sector. We offer a unique package combining robust vessels, superior AUV's, advanced sensors and digital imaging technology and an intuitive digital platform that collects complex data and brings this to life. With our own vessels and superior AUV's we are fast, flexible and in a unique position to offer full lifecycle services. Our services include survey, inspection, maintenance, and repair, increasing efficiency and reducing carbon footprint for our customers.

Vessels ROBUST AND MODERN

Final product TURNKEY

Sensor systems UNIQUE PATENTED

Bringing complex data to life

in three key verticals

Argeo conducts ocean surveys & inspections using autonomous robotic solutions for three key markets, Oil & Gas, Marine Minerals and Renewables Oil & Gas

Argeo provides comprehensive services for the oil and gas industries, specializing in Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Survey (IRMS).

Our offerings include greenfield development, route survey connections with the installation of Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs), and the inspection of existing pipelines, power cables, and subsea infrastructure. We conduct detailed subsea inspection programs and handle general maintenance activities. Additionally, we offer seismic support operations for Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) in collaboration with Shearwater Geo.

More cost-efficient survey and inspection giving our clients

• Faster inspections

  • Faster project turnaround
  • Lower CO2 footprint
  • Safer operations with lower HSE risk

Easy access to actionable data

  • Rapid decision ready data to clients during mission and project lifecycle
  • Intuitive visualizations of complex data

Marine Minerals

Argeo work with marine minerals companies and geological institutions to conduct exploration surveys for new licenses and resource estimation. They also perform environmental assessments before and after exploration and extraction activities.

Renewables

Argeo provides advanced survey and inspection services to the offshore wind industry using cutting-edge technology.

Our offerings include pre-installation and route surveys (IRMS), cable burial inspection, and underwater data collection for new areas. Argeo supports wind farm construction, infrastructure inspections, and offers multi-client services for greenfield acreage. These solutions ensure efficient and safe installation of wind turbines, promoting sustainable ocean wind energy.

Market report

Market report

Strong strategic position within oil & Gas and

Argeo is developing a strong strategic position in our main verticals. This position allows us to move assets between verticals and therefore secure a higher utilization for our vessel spreads and assets.

In the year to date, Argeo has acquired important market shares in both Oil & Gas, and Marine Minerals and Renewables (Q3), for tier 1 clients. The Oil and Gas sector leads with 58% of the company's revenues, highlighting a consistent demand and our deep expertise in this industry. The Marine Minerals sector contributes 29%, showcasing our expanding role in this emerging market and finally now also seeing a growth in the Offshore Wind vertical. Geographically, our position has been particularly strong in West Africa, with 66% of our year-to-date revenues concentrated in this region, The remaining 34% of our revenues are from the Asia Pacific region, reflecting our strategic focus on expanding in this dynamic market.

Q2 2024 FINANCIALS

Revenue

Revenue for Q2 2024 was USD 15.7 million, compared to USD 1.4 million in Q2 2023. Revenue in Q2 2024 is mainly from the deep-water mineral survey with India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in the Indian Ocean, and from the contract with TotalEnergies in Namibia.

Cost

Cost of sales in Q2 2024 was USD 10.2 million, compared to USD 2.4 million in Q2 2023. Main reason for the increase is having two vessels in activity in Q2 2024 compared to one in the previous quarter, combined with higher operating cost in the area of operation.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from USD 0.6 million in Q2 2023 to USD 1.3 million in Q2 2024. The increase is reflecting a build-up of the organization to handle more activity with Argeo Venture coming into operation in 2024.

EBITDA

EBTIDA was USD 4.2 million in Q2 2024, compared to minus USD 1.6 million in Q2 2023.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation and amortisation increased from USD 1.1 million in Q2 2023 to USD 2.6 million in Q2 2024. The increase in Q2 2024 is due to depreciation on the new assets Argeo Venture and two Hugin Superior AUV's. There is also an increase due to depreciation on the IFRS 16 Right-of-use assets bareboat charter of Argeo Searcher and office leases.

Financial items

Net financial loss in Q2 2024 was USD 2.6 million and includes currency exchange loss amounting to USD 0.7 million. Net financial gain in Q2 2023 was USD 0.1 million.

Net Profit/ Loss

Net loss for Q2 2024 was USD 0.9 million compared to a net loss of USD 2.6

million in Q2 2023.

Balance Sheet

Total non-current assets at the end of the period were USD 82.3 million. Of this, Right-of-use assets amounted to USD 28.4 million consisting of the bareboat charter Argeo Searcher, two Hugin Superior leases and office leases. Property, plant and equipment was USD 49.2 million in the end of the quarter, and is mainly two Searaptor AUV's, one Hugin 6000 AUV, the Argus USV, the vessel Argeo Venture and lease additions to Argeo Searcher.

Cash and cash equivalents balance was USD 2.7 million at the end of the quarter, compared to USD 5.3 million at year end 2023.

Total liabilities at the end of the quarter were USD 64.7 million, compared to USD 36.6 million at the end of 2023. The increase is mainly due to new lease for a Hugin Superior, and a new loan for Argeo Venture.

Shares

In April 2024, Argeo concluded its subsequent offering of 11,000,000 new shares at NOK 2.75 per share, raising gross proceeds of NOK 30,250,000.

In June 2024, Argeo did a consolidation (reverse split) of the Company's shares in the ratio 5:1. The new share capital of the Company after the reverse share split is NOK 22,208,174.50 divided into 44,416,349 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.50.

As per 30 June 2024, a total of 1 526 000 options are outstanding in connection with the Company's share option program. 29 000 have vested and has a strike price of NOK 41. 1 487 000 options have a strike of NOK 16. The remaining 10 000 options are formalised as warrants ("Tranche 1 Warrants"). Exercise price for these is NOK 4.15, and all have vested.

In connection with the private placement in April 2021, the Company's general meeting approved the issuance of 750,000 new warrants to the existing shareholders of the Company before the private placement ("Tranche 2 Warrants"). 375 000 of these warrants expired in April 2023, and 258 103 was replaced with share options granted 23 January 2024. The remaining 116 897 Tranche 2 Warrants can be exercised at NOK 0.50 given a demonstrated share market price appreciation of three times the Subscription Price within a period of 4 years. The Subscription Price in the private placement in April 2021 was NOK 41 per share.

Financial statements

Consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income Consolidated interim statement of financial position Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

All amounts in USD 1,000 Note Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2023 Control
Q1 2023
Q1 2024
Revenues 15,664 1,379 25,131 3,816 -
-
2,438
9,467
4
Total revenues and other income 15,664 1,379 25,131 3,816 -
-
2,438
9,467
Cost of sales 10,188 2,383 15,517 5,074 -
-
2,691
5,328
Gross profit 5,475 -1,004 9,615 -1,257 -
-
-253
4,139
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,258 570 2,488 1,238 -
-
668
1,230
Depreciation and amortisation 5,6 2,579 1,134 4,380 1,935 -
-
801
1,801
Total operating expenses 3,837 1,704 6,868 3,172 -
-
1,469
3,031
Operating profit (loss)/EBIT 1,638 -2,708 2,746 -4,430 -
-
-1,722
1,108
Share of results from joint venture -47 -21 -66 -40 -18
-
-18
-
Finance income 15 4 19 12 -
-
8
4
Finance expense 7 1,803 343 2,947 744 -
-
401
1,144
Net exchange gains/(losses) -714 411 1,322 1,196 785
2,036
Net financial items -2,550 50 -1,672 424 374
-
878
-
Profit/(loss) before tax -911 -2,658 1,074 -4,006 -
-
-1,348
1,986
Income tax expense - -19 -2 77 -
-
97
-2
Net profit/(loss) for the period -911 -2,638 1,076 -4,083 -1,445
-
1,987
-
Non-current interest-bearing
Other comprehensive income
Items which may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 687 -333 -1,681 -1,205 Current interest-bearing liabili
-
-
-872
-2,368
Other comprehensive income for the period 687 -333 -1,681 -1,205 -
-
-872
-2,368
Total comprehensive income for the period -224 -2,972 -605 -5,289 -
-
-2,317
-381
Earnings per share
Basic EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders (USD) -0.02 -0.17 0.03 -0.27
11
Diluted EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders (USD) 11 -0.02 -0.17 0.03 -0.27
Net profit/(loss) for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company -911 -2,638 1,076 -4,083
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company -224 -2,972 -605 -5,289 Jan P. Grimnes
Chair of the Board

Consolidated statement of financial position

All amounts in USD 1,000 Note 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Intangible assets 6 4,255 3,790
Right-of-use assets 28,413 18,456
Property, plant and equipment 5 49,209 36,250
Multi-client inventory 381 699
Investment in joint venture - 152
Total non-current assets 82,258 59,347
Trade receivables 8,739 219
Other receivables 8,863 4,071
Cash and cash equivalents 2,701 5,340
Contract assets 399 552
Other current assets 3,553 2,073
Total current assets 24,256 12,254
Total assets 106,514 71,601
All amounts in USD 1,000 Note
Share capital 9 2,163 1,890
Share premium 68,992 62,204
Other capital reserves 2,042 1,734
Other equity -31,423 -30,818
Total equity 41,774 35,010
Non-current interest-bearing
liabilities
7 15,559 4,940
Non-current lease liabilities 19,066 13,112
Non-current provisions 1 2
Total non-current liabilities 34,626 18,053
Current interest-bearing liabili
ties 7 3,817 2,394
Trade payables 13,947 6,456
Current lease liabilities 7,557 4,751
Current provisions 867 432
Contract liabilities - 2,225
Other current liabilities 3,924 2,280
Total current liabilities 30,113 18,537
Total liabilities 64,739 36,590
Total equity and liabilities 106,514 71,601

Oslo, 29 August 2024

Peter A. Hooper Board member

Lars Petter Utseth Board member

Jan P. Grimnes Chair of the Board

Geir Kaasen Board member

Heidi G. Holm Board member

Trond F. Crantz CEO

Jim Dåtland Board member

Consolidated interim statement of changes in equity Consolidated interim statement of cash flows Consolidated statement of changes in equity

All amounts in USD 1,000 Paid-in equity Other equity
Share capital Share
premium
Other capital
reserves
Cumulative
translation
differences
Retained
earnings
Total equity
Equity 1 January 2023 565 27,356 1,640 -2,191
-
-12,766 14,604
Net profit or loss for the period - - - - -4,083 -4,083
Other comprehensive income - - - -1,205 - -1,205
Total comprehensive income for the period - - - -1,205
-
-4,083 -5,289
Issue of share capital (Note 9) 178 7,653 - - - 7,830
Registration of shares from December 2022 213 -213 - - - -
Share-based payment (Note 10) - - 87 - - 87
Equity 30 June 2023 956 34,796 1,727 -3,396
-
-16,849 17,233
Paid-in equity Other equity
Share capital Share premi
um
Other capital
reserves
Cumulative
translation
differences
Retained earn
ings
Total equity
Equity 1 January 2024 1,890 62,204 1,734 - -1,117 -29,701 35,010
Net profit or loss for the period - - - - 1,076 1,076
Other comprehensive income - - - -1,681 - -1,681
Total comprehensive income for the period - - - -1,681 1,076 -605
Issue of share capital (Note 9) 273 6,788 - - - 7,061
Share-based payments (Note 10) - - 308 - - 308
Equity 30 June 2024 2,163 68,992 2,042 -2,798
-
-28,625 41,774

Consolidated statement of cash flows

All amounts in USD 1,000 Note YTD Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2023
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/loss before tax 1,074 -4,006
Adjustments to reconcile loss before tax to net cash flow
Net financial items 1,672 -424
Depreciation, amortisation, and impairment 4,380 1,935
Share-based payment expense 300 -1
Working capital adjustments
Changes in trade and other receivables -13,312 1,042
Changes in contract assets and other current assets 1,329 -1,003
Changes in trade payables 7,491 1,276
Changes in provisions 434 295
Changes in contract liabilities and other current liabilities -580 -3,317
Net cash flows from operating activities 132 -4,204
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment -15,482 -1,466
Investment in subsidiaries -122 -
Investment in Multi-client 292 -292
Development expenditures -603 -1,008
Interest received 19 5
Net cash flows from investing activities -15,896 -2,762
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of equity 7,061 7,830 Includes transaction costs on share issue
Repayments of long term debt -1,753 -4,159
Proceeds from long term debt 14,000 2,806
Payments for principal for the lease liability -3,483 -276
Payments for interest for the lease liability -1,589 -229
Interest paid -1,035 -31
Net cash flows from financing activities 13,201 5,941
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -2,564 -1,026
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 5,340 2,163
Net foreign exchange difference -75 10
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 2,701 1,147

Note 1 General information

Argeo AS ("the Company") is open for trading on Euronext Growth, with the ticker symbol ARGEO. The Company is incorporated and domiciled in Norway with principal offices located at Nye Vakås vei 14, 1395 Hvalstad, Norway.

Argeo AS and its subsidiaries (collectively "the Group" or "Argeo") offers services and technical solutions to the surveying and inspection industry.

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Group for the period ended 30 June 2024 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 29 August 2024.

Note 2 Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Group comprise consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidates statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of changes in equity and selected explanatory notes.

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by The European Union ("EU").

The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited.

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2024 do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with Argeo's 2023 consolidated financial statements, which are available at www.argeo.no. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the Group's consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. All figures are presented in United States dollar ("USD") thousands (USD 1,000), except when otherwise stated.

Further, the interim consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern assumption.

Presentation and functional currency

Argeo AS has Norwegian krone (NOK) as its functional currency and its subsidiaries have NOK, USD or Brazilian real (BRL) as their functional currencies. The Group presents it's interim consolidated financial statements in USD to provide the primary users of the financial statements with more convenient information.

Note 3 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 and applying the chosen accounting policies requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and the underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The Group calculates the period income tax expense using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual earnings.

In preparing the interim consolidated financial statements, the significant judgments, estimates and assumptions made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key source of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Customer Areo Timing Q1-24 Q2-24 Total

Dec 23 - Jan

24 5,420 153 5,573

Feb 24 - June

Specification of revenue from contracts with customers (USD 1,000): Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2023
Revenue from contracts with customers 15,608 659 23,771 2,276
Rental income 56 719 1,360 1,540
Total revenues 15,664 1,379 25,131 3,816
Geographical markets (USD 1,000) Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2023
Africa 10,258 - 15,678 -
Asia 5,350 - 8,093 -
Europe - 659 - 2,276
Total revenue from contracts with customers 15,608 659 23,771 2,276

24 2,743 5,350 8,093

Trinidad Americas

Aug 24 - Sep

24 0

Note 4 Revenues Note 4 Revenues

Apr 24 - Dec

24 10,104 10,104

Hugin 6000

rental

Norway, Rental

Sep 22 - May

24 1,199 1,199

RWE, Cali-

fornia Americas 0 0

Misc:

Office rental

Tromsø etc Norway 105 56 161

Total 9,467 15,663 25,130

10.239 10.698 10.482 10.847

Projects: Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 2023

Argeo AS has one operating segment focused on the delivery of subsea services. The operating segment is reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting to the Board of Directors (the Group's chief operating decision-maker).

The Group's revenue from contracts with customers arise primarily from the performance of subsea services in accordance with customer specifications.

USD 1,000 Development Software Patents and licenses
USD 1,000 Vessels AUV, USV 1) Misc. Equipment Office equipment Total Acquisition cost 1 January 2023 1,675 871 203
Acquisition cost 1 January 2023 844 20,301 558 361 22,063
Additions 20,259 298 365 143 21,064
Sale equipment - - -169 - -169
Acquisition cost 31 December 2023 21,102 20,598 754 504 42,959
Additions 13,755 909 601 216 15,482
Currency translation effects - 56 - -1 55
Acquisition cost 30 June 2024 34,857 21,563 1,355 720 58,495
Vessels
AUV,USV
Misc. Equipment Office
EquipmentTotal
Acc.dep. & impairment 1 January 2023 - 858 210 130 1,198 Acquisition cost 31
December 2023
21,102,390 20,597,088 753,943 504,706 42,958,127
Depreciation for the year 344 2,411 125 142 3,022 Additions 10,784,929 159,729 374,081 50,124 11,368,863
Amortisation charge for the year
Currency transla
- 130 40
Impairment for the year - 2,700 - - 2,700 Currency translation effects
tion effects
-
0
28
56,326
-
0
-1,584
54,743
Sale equipment - - -133 - -133 Acquisition cost 31
March 2024
31,887,320 20,813,143 1,128,024 553,247 54,381,734
Currency translation effects - -52 - -26 -78 Additions 2,970,047 749,375 226,917 166,346 4,112,686
Acc.dep. & impairment 31 December 2023 344 5,917 202 246 6,709 Currency transla
tion effects
Acquisition cost 30
0 0 0
420
420
Depreciation for the period 860 1,567 55 93 2,576 June 2024 34,857,367 21,562,518 1,354,942 720,013 58,494,840
Currency translation effects - 3 - -0 2
Acc.dep. & impairment 30 June 2024 1,204 7,486 258 339 9,287
Acc.dep. & impair
Carrying amount 31 December 2023 20,759 14,681 552 259 36,250 ment 31 December
0
2023
343,820 5,914,904 203,684 245,643 6,708,050
33,653 14,077 1,097 381 49,209 Depreciation for
Economic life
5 years 5 years 5 years
Carrying amount 30 June 2024 -0
the year
Depreciation method
Currency transla
225,651
Linear
511,967
Linear
14,830
Linear
41,057 793,505
tion effects 0 7,352 0
-423
6,929
Economic life 5-10 years 7 years 3-5 years 3 years Acc.dep. & im
pairment 31 March
The capitalised development costs in Q2 2024 are mainly related to development of Argeo's digital twin solution "Argeo Scope", and various
2024
569,471 6,434,222 218,514 286,276 7,508,484
Linear Linear Linear Linear sensor solutions.
Depreciation for
Depreciation method the year 634,815 1,054,898 40,506 52,176 1,782,395

Note 5 Property, plant and equipment Note 5 Property, plant and equipment Note 6 Intangible assets

tion effects 0 -4,729 0 137 -4,592 Acc.dep. & impair- 1,204,286 7,484,391 259,020 338,589 9,286,287

USD 1,000 Development Software Patents and licenses Total
Acquisition cost 1 January 2023 1,675 871 203 2,748
Additions 1,509 - 14 1,523
Currency translation effects 9 -9 - -
Acquisition cost 31 December 2023 3,192 862 217 4,271
Additions 603 - - 603
Currency translation effects 6 -43 - -38
Acquisition cost 30 June 2024 3,801
Vessels
AUV,USV
818
Misc. Equipment
Office
217
EquipmentTotal
4,837
December 2023
Acc. amortisation 1 January 2023
21,102,390
-
20,597,088
247
753,943 504,706 42,958,127
36
282
Amortisation charge for the year - 130 40 170
Currency translation effects
tion effects
-
0
28
56,326
-
0
-1,584
28
54,743
March 2024
Acc. amortisation 31 December 2023
-
31,887,320
405
20,813,143
76
1,128,024 553,247 54,381,734
481
Amortisation charge for the period - 82 22 104
tion effects
Currency translation effects
0
-
0
-3
0
420
-
420
-3
Acc. amortisation 30 June 2024
June 2024
-
34,857,367
484
21,562,518
98
1,354,942 720,013 58,494,840
581
Carrying amount 31 December 2023 3,192 457 141 3,790
Carrying amount 30 June 2024
Acc.dep. & impair
3,801 335 120 4,255
ment 31 December
2023
343,820 5,914,904 203,684 245,643 6,708,050
Depreciation for
Economic life
the year
5 years
225,651
5 years
511,967
5 years
14,830
41,057 793,505
Depreciation method
Currency transla
Linear Linear Linear

Note 6 Intangible assets

pairment 31 March 2024 569,471 6,434,222 218,514 286,276 7,508,484 The capitalised development costs in Q2 2024 are mainly related to development of Argeo's digital twin solution "Argeo Scope", and various sensor solutions.

the year 634,815 1,054,898 40,506 52,176 1,782,395 Currency transla-No indicators for impairment of intangible assets were identified for the six months ended 30 June 2024.

Additions in Q2 2024 are mainly related to reactivation and upgrade cost for the vessel Argeo Venture.

No indicators for impairment of property, plant and equipment were identified for the six months ended 30 June 2024.

1 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV).

Note 7 Interest-bearing debt

Note 7 Interest-bearing debt

Non-current interest-bearing liabilities (USD 1,000) Interest rate Maturity 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Seller's credit - A 12.80% 2026 1,730 1,971
Seller's credit - B 14.10% 2026 618 691
Seller's credit - C 14.10% 2025 - 293
Loan Innovation Norway - A 8.20% 2025 - 5
Loan Innovation Norway - B 8.20% 2026 113 177
Loan Innovation Norway - C 8.20% 2028 1,566 1,802
Loan Argeo Venture 2029 11,533 -
Non-current interest-bearing debt 15,559 4,940
Current interest-bearing liabilities (USD 1,000) Interest rate Maturity 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Seller's credit - A 12.80% 2026 369 -
Seller's credit - B 14.10% 2026 124 -
Seller's credit - C 14.10% 2025 1,485 2,096
Loan Innovation Norway - A 8.20% 2025 13 16
Loan Innovation Norway - B 8.20% 2026 113 118
Loan Innovation Norway - C 8.20% 2028 313 164
Loan Argeo Venture 2029 1,400 -
Current interest-bearing debt 3,817 2,394

Loans from Innovation Norway

The Group had three loans from Innovation Norway at the end of June 2024, all bearing an interest at 8.20%*.

The Group has covenants related to the Innovation Norway funding (Loan Innovation Norway – C). The covenants are measured half-yearly based on the Group's ordinary financial reporting. The Group was compliant with all covenants as of 30 June 2024.

Assets pledged as security for secured liabilities

All three loans from Innovation Norway are secured with machinery and plant in Argeo Survey AS, Argeo AS and Argeo Robotics. Further, the loans are secured with 50% of the shares in H1000 JV AS, a parent company guarantee from Argeo AS, and trade receivables in Argeo Survey AS.

Seller's credits

The Group has seller's credits related to purchases of AUVs.

Loan Argeo Venture

In February 2024 the Group entered into a sale-and-leaseback transaction involving the Company's vessel Argeo Venture. The transaction has been accounted for as a financing arrangement.

*Innovation Norway may adjust the interest rate with a six week notice upon changes in underlying market rates.

Note 8 Fair value measurement

Fair value disclosures

Management has assessed that the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade payables and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Interest-bearing debt

Note 9 Share capital and shareholders information Note 9 Share capital and shareholders information

For the interest-bearing liabilities, the fair values are not materially different from their carrying amounts, since the interest payable on those borrowings is close to current market rates. The fair values of Interest-bearing liabilities are based on discounted cash flows using the current borrowing rate.

Issued capital and reserves:

Share capital in Argeo AS Number of shares issued and fully paid Par value per share (NOK) Financial position (USD 1,000)
At 1 January 2023 51,096,960 0.1 565
Share capital increase January 21,783,840 0.1 213
Share capital increase February 3,124,368 0.1 31
Share capital increase February 139,337 0.1 1
Share capital increase June 15,576,168 0.1 146
Share capital increase July 2,670,531 0.1 25
Share capital increase October 78,125,000 0.1 721
Share capital increase November 20,123,625 0.1 186
Share capital increase December 260,095 0.1 2
At 31 December 2023 192,899,924 0.1 1,890
Share capital increase March 18,181,818 0.1 172
Share capital increase April 11,000,000 0.1 101
Share capital increase June 3 0.1 0
Reverse share split (1:5) June -177,665,396 0.5
At 30 June 2024 44,416,349 0.5 2,163
Shareholders in Argeo AS at 30 June 2024 Total shares Ownership/voting rights
KISTEFOS AS 6,524,368 14.7%
SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES HOLDING AS 4,024,725 9.1%
LANGEBRU AS 2,500,000 5.6%
PRO AS 1,889,560 4.3%
SPAREBANK 1 MARKETS AS 1,536,691 3.5%
NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 1,511,571 3.4%
REDBACK AS 1,358,903 3.1%
ØSTERBRIS OFFSHORE AS 1,290,909 2.9%
ASCENT AS 1,119,316 2.5%
DNB BANK ASA 700,830 1.6%
MP PENSJON PK 596,891 1.3%
RANUM 560,000 1.3%
NORDNET BANK AB 480,000 1.1%
HUNDERI HOLDING AS 377,473 0.8%
TROPTIMA AS 366,194 0.8%
HAUGEN 347,360 0.8%
LINDVARD INVEST AS 333,933 0.8%
PERFORMA CONSULTING AS 326,194 0.7%
BERGSTÅ 300,000 0.7%
RAVI INVESTERING AS 300,000 0.7%
HANDÅ 300,000 0.7%
VIK 300,000 0.7%
Other 17,371,431 39.1%
Total 44,416,349 100%
SD 1,000)
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186
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1,890
172
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10 Share-based payment

Employees (including members of Executive management) and the Board of Directors receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment (options and warrants). As per 30 June 2024, the Group had 1,516,000 outstanding options and 10,000 outstanding warrants, with a weighted average strike price of NOK 16.48 and NOK 4.15, respectively.

On the 23rd of January 2024 the Group granted 1,501,000 share options which will vest 1/3 each year over a total vesting period of 3 years. The last possible exercise date 5 years from the grant date.

The grant replaces the 111,000 outstanding share options from the grant in December 2021 and 7,200 of the "Tranche 1" warrants, and 516,213 of the "Tranche 2" warrants.

The new awards in 2024 have been assessed to represent a replacement of the original awards from 2021. The incremental value arising from the granting of the replacement awards in 2024 is recognised over the vesting period of the replacement award.

The Group recognised USD 300 thousand of share-based payment expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income during the first half of 2024.

As at 30 June 2024, the Group has recognised a social security provision for share-based payment of USD 1 thousand.

1) Historical numbers are adjusted for the reverse share split in June 2024.

11 Earnings per share

The following table reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:

USD Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2023
Loss attributable to ordinary equity holders -911,116 -2,638,248 1,076,303 -4,083,128
Weighted average number of ordinary shares - for basic EPS 43,884,480 15,263,134 41,447,790 15,059,844
Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect of dilution* 45,527,523 16,203,991 42,961,053 16,013,857
Basic EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the Company -0.02 -0.17 0.03 -0.27
Diluted EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the Company* -0.02 -0.17 0.03 -0.27

*For Q2 2024, Q2 2023 and YTD 2023 the ordinary shares are not adjusted for the effect of dilution as the effect of including the additional shares is antidilutive.

12 Events after the reporting period

Adjusting events

There have been no significant adjusting events subsequent to the reporting date.

Non-adjusting events

In August 2024 the Group signed an agreement for the sale of two SeaRaptor AUVs.

There have been no other significant non-adjusting events subsequent to the reporting date.

Alternative performance measures

This section includes information about alternative performance measures (APMs) applied by the Group.

These alternative performance measures are presented to improve the ability of stakeholders to evaluate the Group's operating performance.

The Group applies the following APMs:

EBITDA

Alternative performance measures Alternative performance measures

The Group's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is used to provide consistent information on the Group's operating performance relative to other companies, and is frequently used by analysts, investors and other stakeholders when evaluating the financial performance of the Group. EBITDA, as defined by the Group, includes total revenue and other income and excludes depreciation, amortisation and impairment loss. A reconciliation of EBITDA is presented below.

EBITDA (USD 1,000) Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2023
Total revenues and other income 15,664 1,379 25,131 3,816
Cost of sales 10,188 2,383 15,517 5,074
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,258 570 2,488 1,238
EBITDA 4,217 -1,574 7,126 -2,495
EBITDA margin 26.9 % -114.2 % 28.4 % -65.4 %

Vessels ROBUST AND MODERN

With the most advanced fleet available Superior capacity

Argeo Searcher Argeo Venture

AUV's SUPERIOR

Hugin Superior

Hugin 6000/1000

Q1 2025

Argeo Electromagnetic sensor system Advanced Robotics

ARGEO LISTEN ARGEO WHISPER ARGEO DISCOVER

Inspection of subsea cathodic protection systems

Marine Mineral exploration

General site survey

  • Tracking/burial depth of "dead" power cables
  • Tracking buried pipelines
  • Detection of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)
  • Marine Minerals exploration

Marine Minerals exploration

with Argeo SCOPE digital solution Turn key final product

Cloud-based solution for management, analysis, and interpretation of Ocean Space data

Enables efficient 3D visualization of Ocean Space Data in a user-friendly browser-based interface, supporting a collaborative data sharing and a smoother interpretation workflow.

Seamless data fusion from seabed measurements such as:

  • Synthetic aperture sonar (SAS)
  • Sub-bottom profiler (SBP)
  • Backscatter
  • Bathymetry
  • Subsea camera and snapshots
  • Environmental data
  • Laser measurements
  • Geo-taggable documents
  • WMS Services
  • Interpreted surfaces and horizons from legacy platforms
  • Electromagnetic field data

Clean and safe oceans

through responsible operations

Our operations include inspection and maintenance of equipment for the Oil & Gas industry in addition to identification of outdated production equipment for removal, contributing to decommissioning (DECOM) efforts. Furthermore, Argeo's use of fuel-efficient vessels and battery-run robotic equipment underscores our commitment to sustainability, providing our company and services with a distinct green profile. Through these initiatives, Argeo continues to lead by example in promoting environmental stewardship and innovative solutions within the industry.

One of Argeo's most important value is to be responsible. This means that we must conduct business operations in a responsible and safe manner and to foster a healthy and prosperous workplace based on fairness and equality.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by all the world's governments at the United Nations in 2015 and provide a common and necessary roadmap. At Argeo, we celebrate these goals and believe in making a difference in the ocean space. All 17 of the UN SDGs are relevant to our business, yet we have chosen to focus on four main areas; 7: affordable and clean energy, 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure, 13: climate action and 14: life below water. We find that we can contribute more within these areas and that they are enablers to further strengthen the full set of UN goals.

Status & ambition

As of Q2 2024 we have not yet started measuring a comprehensive carbon footprint, but it is our ambition to do so going forward. As our company grows it is also our ambition to set clear goals and to integrate an environmental awareness into all levels ofthe company, meaning we want sustainability to permeate the business. From how we write the contracts with our customers to the waste management in every office.

Through our core business, we help our clients become more efficient in keeping the oceans safe and clean. Our complete set-up of vessels, robotic subsea equipment and our own developed and patented sensor systems enables us to perform inspection surveys up to eight times more efficiently than traditional methods. This technological edge not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces environmental impact. Therefore, HSEQ management is paramount for Argeo and being responsible is part of our core values.

Environmental

Status & ambition

Responsibility is a fundamental value at Argeo. We are dedicated to conducting our business with integrity, prioritizing safety and responsibility, and striving to minimize our environmental footprint. Argeo places significant emphasis on preventing negative environmental impacts from our operations.

Our company policy is to maintain safe and pollution-free practices that comply with both national and international regulations, as well as relevant standards and guidelines. Our objective is to continuously enhance our management skills in relation to environmental protection and we are committed to understand and collectively work towards reducing our environmental footprint.

Through our core business, we help our clients become more efficient

Social

The right balance of people

We believe maintaining a balanced and diverse workforce in terms of gender, age, and nationalities is a strategic advantage that fosters diverse perspectives and drives innovation.

This diversity enhances our ability to understand and serve a global customer base, strengthening our competitiveness and market presence. A varied team promotes an inclusive and collaborative work environment, encouraging creativity and improving overall performance.

By embracing diverse experiences and viewpoints, we attract top talent, enhance employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover. This balance results in better decision-making and a more robust, adaptable organization.

Building and sustaining a fair, responsible, and attractive workplace

Co2 2352 Tons NOx 36696 Kg Sox 1466 Kg Argeo Searcher

Vessel emissions in Q2 2024

Gender balance per date

End of Q2 2024 Argeo employees were from 19 nationalities

Co2 2788 Tons NOx 43481 Kg Sox 1737 Kg Argeo Venture

NOx 3003 Kg Sox 120 Kg

Co2 193 Tons Ocean Guardian

Governance

We believe active corporate governance is vital to the development of companies and that it provides longterm benefits for all Argeo's stakeholders.

Raising concerns & whistleblowing

All employees are encouraged to raise concerns wherever they identify activities which are not aligned with Argeo's values and behaviors. Argeo encourages employees to raise concerns in the first instance directly to line management. In circumstances where this is not possible or it may be more appropriate to do so due to the nature or seriousness of the concern, a confidential Whistleblowing portal is available.

Bribery and anti-corruption

Argeo has a zero tolerance for bribery and corrupt payments in whatever form, whether given or received, directly or indirectly, anywhere in the world. Most countries, including the USA, the UK and Norway, have strict anti-bribery and anti- corruption laws in place, which are intended to prevent companies and individuals from gaining an unfair advantage, and from undermining the rule of law. We must never offer or accept bribes or kickbacks and must not participate in or facilitate corrupt activities of any kind. We must also never engage a third party (in particular, a commercial agent or other business representative) who we believe may attempt to offer a bribe to conduct company business.

Per 2023 our suppliers are asked to fill out a "self-assessment form" and our future goal is to develop a formal Supply Chain Sustainability Code of Conduct.

Antitrust

Antitrust laws, sometimes also called competition laws, govern the way that companies behave in the marketplace. Antitrust laws encourage competition by prohibiting unreasonable restraints on trade and anti-competitive conduct. The laws deal in general terms with the way companies deal with their competitors, clients, and suppliers. Violating antitrust laws is a serious matter and could place both the company and the individual at risk of substantial criminal penalties.

Human rights policy

An important part of Argeo's commitment to responsible business is respecting human rights in accordance with internationally recognised standards. There is both a business and a moral case for ensuring that human rights principles are upheld during our operations and throughout our value chain.

Our approach is informed by the International Bill of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the International Labour Organisation's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Code of conduct

Argeo aspires to be an honest and trustworthy company. Our reputation depends upon each of us understanding the Code of Conduct, and always demonstrating integrity and honesty. The Code of Conduct sets the standard for how we should work together to develop and deliver our services, how we protect the value of Argeo, and how we work with customers, contractors, suppliers, and others.

Responsible business practices

At Argeo we are all committed to

  • Create a healthy and safe working place for both employees and contractors
  • Create measurable goals

  • Strive to achieve corporate environmental goals set forward

  • Comply with relevant laws and regulations
  • Promote a culture in which all employees share this commitment
  • Promote responsible purchasing through our Supplier's Code of Conduct
  • Develop and communicate a Company Code of Conduct
  • Respecting and promote human rights of all individuals potentially affected by our operations. We respect the fundamental principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related UN documents

Argeo's framework for corporate governance is intended to decrease business risk, maximize value and utilize our resources in an efficient, sustainable manner, for the benefit of shareholders, employees, and society at large.

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BACKGROUND

Argeo

Nye Vakås v. 14 1395 Hvalstad Norway Telephone: +47 66 85 90 99 www.argeo.no

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