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Ocean Sun

Quarterly Report May 14, 2024

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A BOLD SOLUTION TO OUR GLOBAL ENERGY NEEDS

QUARTERLY PRESENTATION Q1 2024 14.05.2024

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Content

  • Ocean Sun in brief
  • Highlighted developments
  • Project updates
  • Financials

Our solution

Inspired by nature, we provide the lowest cost and the best performing floating solar system available on the market

Proprietary technology for Floating PV

  • Low CAPEX
    • Lowest material use
    • Fast and easy installation
    • Lean transportation
  • High efficiency water cooled
  • Seaworthy

Highlighted developments

The first quarter of 2024 marked one of the most eventful quarters in Ocean Sun's history including project deliveries, organizational changes and the shaping of our strategic direction in the years to come.

Project updates

  • Ocean Sun has successfully delivered a 250 kWp demonstrator for ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, in Spain. The system is a part of ACCIONA's testbed for floating solar and gives them an opportunity to test the solution in a real environment and acquire the necessary knowledge in construction, operation, maintenance, and environmental monitoring to scale up to commercial application. The construction process and dialogue has been very positive, and we are grateful for the chance to deepen our relationship with a major international customer.
  • The investigation on the damages to the BOOST floater has now been completed and Ocean Sun has identified steps forward for the necessary design updates to re-launch the floater. This work will continue during Q2 2024 with the ambition to commission the installation during the second half of 2024. This is an important activity to derive a reliable commercial offering for exposed nearshore and coastal locations, opening new markets for the deployment of floating solar. In the meantime, Ocean Sun has a strong and proven technology for our main markets on lakes, reservoirs and sheltered costal installations.
  • During the quarter Ocean Sun delivered and was granted approval for the final delivery related with the BOOST project, in addition to delivering two prefeasibility studies and kicking of a third.
  • In April, Ocean Sun signed an MOU with India's largest hydropower company NHPC. The MOU states that NHPC will initiate the installation of a 2MWp demonstration project in 2024 on one of their many reservoirs.

Highlighted developments

Business updates

  • On 15 February 2024, Kristian Tørvold was promoted to CEO effective immediately, replacing Ocean Sun's founder Børge Bjørneklett, who left the company. The appointment of Kristian Tørvold as the new CEO marks a strategic move for Ocean Sun and his past track-record from growth companies coupled with a deep understanding of the important Asian market, positions us for continued growth.
  • Under Kristian, Ocean Sun has pointed out a more defined and focused strategy. Key parts of this strategy are employee empowerment and an increased focus on targeted pipeline growth, primarily within the reservoir market segment.
  • During Q1, Ocean Sun also received the resignation of its COO, Ivar Blekastad, who will leave Ocean Sun end of June to continue his career within renewables, transitioning to a more established organization. A process to find his replacement has been initiated and is expected to be closed before the summer.
  • Finally, Ocean Sun moved its headquarters to a new office at Lysaker outside Oslo.

Upcoming projects previously communicated

Nearshore segment

EDP/Sunseap, Singapore

  • 1.2 MWp for EDP
  • Deployed in Singapore strait

The detailed engineering and design of the two-float system has been completed and partly paid. Project still delayed due to factors outside of Ocean Sun's control.

Keppel, Singapore

1.5 MWp for Keppel

Deployed near Jurong Island

Detailed engineering started and customer has paid the first milestone payment. Progress in the project has been halted by issues with the grid connection, that is currently being solved.

MP Quantum, Greece

  • 2*2 MWp for MP Quantum
  • Nearshore in Greece

In 2021, MP Quantum Group (MP) and Ocean Sun signed a long-term collaboration agreement for floating solar in Greece and the Republic of Cyprus. Work with the two demonstration facilities, for which license fees have been paid is ongoing, but the progress is halted due to a cumbersome process related with various permits. Many of the challenges have been resolved and we expect installation of the projects during 2024.

Financials

  • Profit and loss
  • Balance sheet
  • Cash flow
  • Equity statement

Income statement (Consolidated)

Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Q1'24 Q1'23 FY 23
Income
Revenue 1 150 - 3 153
Other income 4 390 2 127 13 673
Total operating income 5 540 2 127 16 827
Operating expenses
Raw materials and consumables used (866) (3) (5 732)
Employee cost (5 694) (5 416) (20 735)
Depreciation (3) (5) (13)
Other Operating expenses (1 942) (3 288) (12 115)
Total operating expenses (8 506) (8 711) (38 595)
Operating result (2 966) (6 584) (21 768)
Financial income
Interest income 401 535 2 150
Other financial income 131 186 1 275
Total financial income 532 721 3 425
Financial expenses
Interest expenses (1) (0) (11)
Other financial expenses (46) (82) (307)
Total financial expenses (47) (82) (318)
Net financial items 484 640 3 107
Result before taxes (2 482) (5 944) (18 661)
Taxes (1) - (4)
Result after taxes (2 482) (5 944) (18 665)

Comments

Ocean Sun's revenue in Q1 2024 totalled NOK 1.2 million and relates to the inland-demo in Spain with ACCIONA and engineering revenue from two prefeasibility studies. We continue to experience strong interest for prefeasibility studies which is a good indication on customer interest for future projects.

Other income relates to recognized contribution from research grants and is high for the quarter due to finalization and acceptance of the BOOST project.

COGS recognised in the quarter relate to the ACCIONA project and the BOOST project.

Balance sheet (Consolidated)

NOK'000
31.03.24
31.12.23
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Office equipment
24
26
Total non-current assets
24
26
Current assets
Receivables
Accounts receivables
442
944
Other receivables
8 201
5 126
Total receivables
8 643
6 071
Cash and equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
38 872
46 745
Total cash and equivalents
38 872
46 745
Total current assets
47 515
52 815
Total assets
47 538
52 841
Unaudited Audited

Equity and liabilities

Equity
Total Equity 42 926 45 169
Current liabilities
Accounts payables 579 2 483
Taxes and public duties 645 848
Other payables 3 388 4 341
Total current liabilities 4 613 7 672
Total liabilities 4 613 7 672
Total Equity and liabilities 47 538 52 841

Balance sheet per 31.03.2024

  • Cash and cash equivalents amounted to NOK 38.9 million, of which NOK 0.8 million was restricted cash. The equity ratio was 90% and the company had no interest-bearing debt.
  • Other receivables relate to accrued revenue from R&D projects, accrued revenue from customers and purchased materials.
  • Other payables consisted of provisions for personnel and board expenses and prepayments from customers.

Cash flow statement (Consolidated)

Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Q1'24 Q1'23 2023
Operating activities
Result before tax (2 482) (5 944) (18 665)
Depreciations 3 5 13
Cost of share option program 254 87 803
Change in accounts receivables 502 2 624 2 679
Change in other current assets (3 074) (3 663) (368)
Change in accounts payable (1 904) (86) 1 724
Change in other current liabilities (1 185) 1 111 (2 267)
Cash flow from operating activities (7 887) (5 867) (16 081)
Investments
Other investments - - 20
Cash flow from investment activities - - 20
Foreign currency effects on cash 15 14 39
Net cash flow in the period (7 873) (5 853) (16 022)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period 46 745 62 766 62 766
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 38 872 56 914 46 745

Cash development 01.01-31.03.2024

  • Cash flow from operations amounted to NOK -7.9 million in Q1 2024 mainly due to negative fluctuations in the working capital, in addition to the negative result of NOK 2.5 million
  • Total cash and cash equivalents as per 31.03.2024 amounted to NOK 38.9 million. The cash position of the company is sound.

Equity statement (Consolidated)

Share
based
Share Own payment Uncovered
NOK'000 capital shares Share premium reserves losses Total
At 1st of January 2024 450 (0) 43 786 933 - 45 169
Profit/Loss for the period - - - (2 482) (2 482)
Share option program - - - 254 - 254
Currency translation differences - - (40) 12 14 (15)
At 31 March 2024 450 (0) 43 746 1 198 (2 468) 42 926

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