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Magnora ASA

Investor Presentation Feb 29, 2024

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Q4 and annual report

CEO Erik Sneve, 29 February 2024

A pure play, "asset-light" renewables developer with greenfield origination

(1) GW x Magnora ownership = Net share; (2) As of February 2024 2

FY 2023 and subsequent events An eventful year of growth and harvesting

JUNE Received ~NOK 24 million in dividends paid by Helios (second dividend from Helios) JULY First sale in South Africa: 153 MW battery storage to Globeleq JULY Helios divested 7 projects totaling 252 MW to Hafslund AUGUST Returned NOK 0.187 per share to shareholders3 AUGUST Evaluated corporate structure and engaged Pareto Securities 2023 → FEBRUARY Received USD 7.5 million license fees from Shell JUNE Reached portfolio goal two years ahead of time JUNE Resumed return of capital to shareholders through dividends and share buy-back2 MAY Sold shares in Evolar to First Solar for NOK 314 million and additional milestone payments up to NOK 256 million1 FEBRUARY/MARCH 126 MW handed over from Helios 2024 → OCTOBER Second sale in South Africa: solar PV project sold to Globeleq (later expanded to 125MW) FEBRUARY Additional handover from Helios to Nordic Solar JANUARY Decided to demerge legacy business aiming for OSE listing in 1H24 NOVEMBER Agreement with NEO and Dana Petroleum to redeploy the Western Isles FPSO to the Greater Buchan Area NOVEMBER Returned NOK 0.187 per share to shareholders3

2023 in numbers Solid origination, sales and finances

Figures as of 31 December 2023

Sustained portfolio growth of ~100% annually: Magnora's portfolio typically grows ~20% per quarter

1,138 1,540 1,580 1,620 2,900 2,986 3,307 3,676 5,040 5,600 6,749 7,765 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Development portfolio last 11 quarters MW net to Magnora Q4' 23 Diversified to ~210 projects Trendline 20% quarterly growth

A portfolio diversified across technologies and regions

All figures in MW net
to Magnora1
as of 31
December 2023
Solar PV Offshore floating wind Offshore bottom-fixed Onshore wind Storage Under development
Sweden 2,716 250 689 3,655
Finland2 303 303
Scotland 396 396
England 128 160 288
Norway 391 391
South Africa 1,875 605 253 2,733
Development portfolio 5,413 396 250 605 1,102 7,766

(1) Figures includes some volumes that have been transferred to customer – these are strictly speaking not in the portfolio but may trigger future milestone payments. (2) Indirect ownership through Helios Nordic Energy AB.

Both our clean energy projects and our business are built in a sustainable way

2024 Outlook:
Scaling and harvesting

Separating legacy from renewable
Large potential "dividend" in Q2 '24, utility index, shareholder push, strong
2018-2020 New strategy established

Returned 517 MNOK to shareholders

Four employees and 50 MNOK cash

Focus on renewables with support from top shareholders
organic cashflow from both fossil and renewables, mutual funds, split of
deferred assets, M&A and more. "Magnora 2.0"

Revenue recognition
More businesses shifting from origination to sales, or from sales to
delivery. Magnora more than Helios and Evolar
in 2024.
2020-2021 Building business
Diversification to various segments


Investments in Helios, South Africa

ScotWind application

Kustvind, Evolar

Organic growth
Strong organic growth and cashflow across geographies and
products/technologies. New business development.

Milestones payments
Multiple milestone payments from previous sales as well as legacy
business.
2022 Operational and financial excellence

First dividend from portfolio company
Hafslund becoming largest shareholder


New mutual funds top 20 shareholders

Farm-downs and alliances
Remain a very real prospects short to mid term.

Capital allocation
Dividend and buybacks as we receive more cash
2023 "Go-to-market"

Exit from Evolar at up to 10x multiple

Sold 420 MW net: 3 to Globeleq + Hafslund, Commerz etc.
Growth and return of capital


Legacy contract extension

Business model

We are developing renewable projects to the Ready-to-Build phase

Criteria: Small initial investment (2-20 MNOK) Criteria: Minimum 5x return potential

Developing projects to Ready-to-Build phase ("asset-light") with limited balance sheet risk

Feasibility and conceptual Design development/permitting Procurement and construction
Development phase Construction phase
Landowner agreement
Grid connection
Environmental assessment/concession
Technical management
Project management

Basic economics ensure that Ready-to-Build projects will remain in high demand with limited new supply

The global energy market is only starting to shift

Our customers are leaders in their respective markets with low risk and high future potential for Magnora

Globeleq Our first customer in South Africa -
is owned by the Norwegian and UK governments and is an
ambitious and respected developer
Commerz Real AG A Helios customer and a leading European bank and infrastructure investor
Hafslund Leading European utility Hafslund
produces 21 TWh year in green energy: a Helios customer
and a partner in Hafslund
Magnora Sol AS
Nordic Solar Leading European Solar Independent power producers (IPP) and Helios customer
Solgrid Owned by some of the largest utilities in Norway, Helios customer
First Solar Inc. America's leading manufacturer of Solar PV, and the most valuable solar PV company anywhere,
acquired Evolar AB from Magnora

Business update

Revenues from a diversified business, with long-term growth prospects,* give a bright outlook across all our segments

Onshore Offshore Legacy –
Royalty
Self-sustained, accelerating,
profitable growth

Rapid growth in origination –
above 20%
quarterly
Increase emphasis on diversification


Increased emphasis on harvesting

A large portion of the landbank is
marketable –
timing the sales is key
Cyclical –
starting high, going
low, and rising again

Kustvind: Arguably the most cost-efficient
offshore wind project in Sweden
Talisk: The best wind resource in Europe

with potential for early grid connection

Very supportive regulatory environment
in the UK**

Revenue potential from farm-downs
Long-term, low-risk revenue –
a foundation for new business

Established as a separate legal entity
heading for the Oslo Stock Exchange
A secure revenue stream coupled with

deferred tax assets and an ability to return
cash to shareholders

Near and mid-term revenue at USD 8.6
million from Shell Penguins

Legacy extension securing long term
revenues of 50 cent per barrel in years to
come

South Africa has huge potential and a growing urgency to sort out the electricity crisis

Renewables are entering the scene…

  • Coal fired power plant account for ca 50.000 MW installed effect. But…
  • Some 60 million customers in a potential midincome market – with rolling black-outs
  • A power-consuming and export-oriented industry that needs secure, green power supply
  • A well-established system of gov auctions (REIPPP)
  • Ambition is to secure another 20-30 GW in a decade from private suppliers
  • Abundant land, best-in-class sun resources and stable wind resources

…while coal power is collapsing

Figure: Avg. annual energy availability factor for Eskom fleet, 2013-2022

  • A run-down power system where coal contributes to 80-85% of the current electricity supply
  • Rolling shut-downs drives strong interest from corporate and industrial customers bypassing the government auction system

Sources: Eskom, Integrated Resource Plan, https://www.bloomberg.com/netzeropathfinders/best-practices/integrated-resource-plan-south-africa/, 2023 Large-Scale Renewable Energy: market intelligence report, GreenCape 2023

Magnora South Africa today resembles Sweden 18 months ago, with the perfect foundation for rapid growth

Right market

A huge electricity demand & excellent wind/sun resources

  • A huge shortfall in energy generation
  • Power intensive export industries
  • High electricity prices
  • Large tracts of available land with windy hills and 2,500 sun hours/year
DI 1
11.17

Right team

A dozen incentivized, battlehardened people

  • Extensive industry experience
  • Mature 2.7 GW portfolio with wind, solar PV and BESS
  • Culture: No bragging, no nonsense, just getting projects to market!

Right business model

Emerging market for Ready-to-Build renewables projects

  • Various investors and IPPs are flocking to the South African energy market
  • Improving deal flow
  • Customers knows who brags and who delivers

Right timing

Not an easy market, but with an urgency to improve

  • No spot market, but aiming for deregulation
  • Grid being separated from production
  • The auction system works private funding required for renewables
  • 60 TWh of renewables replacing coal

Renewables by far the cheapest way to meet electricity demand

Growing portfolio with maybe 1GW ready to market in 2024

Three projects sold – a total of 278 MW to a satisfied customer Every year has been better than the previous

Organization

Hand-picked management supporting strong local teams with experience and entrepreneurial approach

  • Co-founder of Lundin Petroleum Norway and DNO
  • Held several executive positions during his 25 years at Saga Petroleum
  • Board member IPC, Panoro Energy, Carbon Transition, previously Chairman of Lundin Petroleum Norway
  • Master's degree in Engineering (geology, geophysics and mining engineering) from NTH

• 25 years' experience from investment and renewables • Worked with EY, DnB Markets, Energy Future Invest,*

Tore Tønne and Torstein Tvenge

  • COO in a software company built business in Norway, the UK, Romania and Sri Lanka
  • Work experience from Norway, the US, Sweden and Germany
  • Has twice done profitable exits from Swedish solar technology company Solibro AB (Evolar AB) first to Qcells, then to First Solar
  • B.Sc. in Finance from Arizona State University with Summa Cum Laude (Dean's list)

Bjørn Drangsholt

Advisor

Emilie Brackman VP Wind & Solar

Senior Advisor, Ass. Professor

Peter Nygren Expert Advisor

* A joint venture of Statkraft, Hafslund and Eidsiva Energi

Board and management exposure Skin in the game

Person Number of
shares
Number of
options
Erik Sneve CEO 1,173,871 450,000
Torstein Sanness Chairman 629,442 325,000
Haakon Alfstad CEO Magnora Offshore Wind 111,177 200,000
Hilde Ådland Board Member 39,011 10,000
Bård Olsen CFO 75,000 125,000
John Hamilton Board Member 33,837 40,000
Espen Erdal VP Business Development 17,174 125,000
Trond Gärtner SVP Business Development 7,000 100,000
Emilie Brackman VP Wind & Solar 2,600 75,000
Hanne Wiger Business Controller 4,474 50,000
Stein Bjørnstad Head Advisor 15,000 50,000
Total 2,108,586 1,550,000
% of shares outstanding 3.16 %

Board and management exposure Ownership structure as of 27 February 2024

Shareholder Shares % of total
HAFSLUND VEKST AS 4
474
272
6,70
KING KONG INVEST AS 2
670
995
4,00
GINNY INVEST AS 2
469
144
3,70
ALDEN AS 2
217
825
3,32
F1 FUNDS AS 1
806
870
2,70
F2 FUNDS AS 1
688
249
2,53
PHILIP HOLDING AS 1
648
377
2,47
CARE HOLDING AS 1
500
000
2,24
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK 1
434
742
2,15
DNB BANK ASA 1
415
085
2,12
MP PENSJON PK 1
242
732
1,86
NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 1
215
971
1,82
ALTEA AS 1
154
944
1,73
MAGNORA ASA 1
070
854
1,60
AARSKOG PHILIP GEORGE 1
000
000
1,50
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. 795
260
1,19
BALLISTA AS 760
372
1,14
BAKLIEN ÅSMUND 756
100
1,13
DANSKE BANK 695
758
1,04
CLEARSTREAM BANKING S.A. 695
157
1,04
Total number owned by top
20
30
712
707
45,96
Total number of shares 66
822
679
100,00

Financials

Consolidation of portfolio companies

  • Companies with a shareholder interest of more than 50% are accounted by the consolidation method
    • The full net profit/loss is recognized
  • Companies with a shareholder interest of less or equal to 50% and more than 20% are accounted by the equity method
    • The Group recognizes its share of the financial results according to its ownership share
  • Typically, sales convert to revenues from 0-24 months from signing based on maturity of projects and "ready-to-build" status depending on multiple factors
  • Helios local GAAP
  • Helios reporting year from 1st May to 30th of April
  • Remaining companies IFRS

MAGNORA ASA

100% Magnora South Africa1
100% African Green Ventures2
80% Magnora Offshore Wind
63.5% Evolar

50% Magnora in the UK 46% Kustvind AB 48%3 Hafslund Magnora Sol 40% Helios 33% Neptun

CONSOLIDATION METHOD

EQUITY METHOD

Condensed profit and loss Q4 2023, NOK million

  • EBITDA of negative NOK 13.9m vs. negative NOK 15.3m in Q3 '23
    • Mainly due to divestment of SPV in South Africa and higher costs
    • Slightly higher development and M&A expense compared with prior quarter due to higher activity level in South Africa and ScotWind
  • Operating loss of NOK 17m vs. loss of NOK 23.5m in Q3 '23
    • Loss from associated companies was NOK 3m vs NOK 8.1m in Q3
  • Tax not payable due to accumulated tax losses of over NOK 3.5 billion from legacy business
  • Paid in capital of NOK 8.4 billion
Q4 '23 Q3 '23 Q4 '22
Operating revenue 1.9 3.9 79.9
Other income 9.4 10.2 0.0
Operating expense (ex. non-cash) -5.1 -9.3 -7.2
EBITDA -13.9 -15.3 65.5
Option expense (opex non-cash) -3.5 -1.4 -2.9
Development and M&A expense -20.2 -18.8 -4.3
Profit/loss from associated companies -3.0 -8.1 -4.5
Operating profit/loss -17.0 -23.5 61.0
Net financial items 1.1 4.5 1.6
Profit/loss before tax -15.9 -19.0 62.6

Cash flow Q4 2023, NOK million

Cashflow from:

  • Operating activities: NOK 2.8m
    • Impacted by project sales in South Africa and development costs in Magnora UK, Magnora Offshore Wind, and Magnora South Africa
  • Investment activities: NOK 2.3m
    • SPV divestment
    • Purchase of assets and associated companies
  • Financing activities of negative: NOK 11.5m
    • Mainly capital distribution to shareholders
  • Ending cash balance: NOK 347.6m
    • The Group's cash and available credit facilities was NOK 497.6 million as of 31 December 2023

Outlook

(*) Most sales occur pre "ready-to-build" with significant advance payments and subsequent payments subject to milestones. We recognize revenue when these milestones are met; (**) E.g. stand-alone solar PV in South Africa is unlikely to fetch premium prices. Prices for certain markets and projects may also be above this range; (***) A sustained fall in the prices of solar PV and batteries serve to improve or maintain the pricing power of developers with mature projects.

Updated guiding

7.7

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• We strive to be conservative in portfolio estimates, counting assets with signed land agreements and a reasonable prospect for grid connection

1.6

3.7

  • In 2024, deliveries and sales have even higher priority than origination in most markets
  • ~2 GW of portfolio is "marketable" a lot towards EOY a full 1 GW can be put to market in SA, but the timing is contingent on finding an available window of opportunity (typically announcement of a PEIPPP auction or grid availability)

2022 2023 2024

420 500-625

226

Portfolio size (GW) Illustrative

11.0

Net sales to Magnora (MW)

  • Sales are frequently closed early, combining up-front and milestone payments*
  • Prices differ between markets with e.g. high prices in the UK and lower prices in South Africa due to historical auctions. Deregulation drive prices.
  • In 2023, the mid price range provided an accurate picture of average asset value when Ready-to-Build*
  • As previously, outliers are excluded**

Price

27

2024 outlook Scaling and harvesting

Outlook

2023 was about going to market, 2024 will be cash and profits

2023 2024 Mid-term
Development portfolio of 7,7 GW
Sold 420 MW
>
Continue growing the portfolio

Farm-down 500-625 MW typically at NOK
0.5m to 1.5m or more per MW*
> 2025 development portfolio
target of 11 GW
Sold net cash position–
funds from Evolar
and Helios –
began returning capital to
shareholders
>
Listing our legacy business and its deferred assets implies a large dividend, a place on the utility
index, attractive position for new investor groups, and M&A options for "Magnora
2.0"

Strong organic cashflow, accelerating sales from onshore and renewable businesses, milestone
payments and dividends
Maturing investment portfolio > partnering. A broad focus aiming for deliveries and sales, but also a growing land bank More businesses reaching the market, more farm down opportunities and opportunities for
Board initiated an evaluation of corporate structure and engaged Pareto Securities to assist in the process of enhancing shareholder value based on interest for the group and group companies

Appendices

Gross numbers per December 2023

Broad portfolio of attractive companies and projects

Ownership 40% 100% 100% 80% 46%
Option 50%
50% 50% 48%
STORAGE UK PV UK
Segment Solar & Energy
Storage
Onshore Wind & Solar Offshore Wind Offshore Wind
Shallow Water
Energy
Storage
Solar Solar
Gross
Capacity
9,210 MW 2,733 MW 495 MW 500 MW 320 MWh 255 MW 815 MW
Location Sweden,
Finland, Baltics
South Africa Scotland Sweden UK UK Norway

Reported financials Condensed consolidated income statement

NOK million Note 2023 2022
Operating revenue 24 24.6 91.1
Other income 31 249.2 0.6
Total income 273.8 91.7
Depreciation and amortization 6, 25, 29 -1.9 -1.6
Employee benefit expense 18 -44.4 -32.1
Profit/loss from associated companies 7 10.5 -3.9
Other operating expense 26 -6 .4 -47.4
Total operating expense -97.2 -85.0
Operating profit/(loss) 176.6 6.7
Financial income 19 15.3 8.1
Financial expense 19 -13.5 -10.2
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 0.4 7.4
Net financial profit/(loss) 2.2 5.3
Profit/(loss) before tax 178.8 12.0
Tax income/(expense) 15 0.1 -8.1
Annual net profit/(loss) 178.9 3.9

Reported financials

Condensed statement of financial position

NOK million Note 31.12.2023 31.12.2022
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill 29 8.4 34.1
Deferred tax assets 15 15.1 15.1
Fixed assets 6 0.3 15.3
Intangible assets 29 135.2 170.9
Right-of-use assets 25 1.1 9.0
Investment in associated companies 7 41.3 26.4
Loan to associates 7 19.5 6.3
Other non-current assets 3.4 0.0
Total non-current assets 224.3 277.1
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 10 7.3 91.5
Other current financial assets 28,8 25.4 23.7
Cash and cash equivalents 8,9,11 347.6 171.9
Total current assets 380.3 287.1
Total assets 604.6 564.2
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share capital 12 32.7 32.7
Treasury shares -0.5 -0.0
Other reserves 8.6 -1.3
Other equity 497.5 354.1
Total shareholder equity 538.3 385.5
Non-controlling interest 14.0 46.3
Total Equity 552.3 431.8
Non-current liabilities
Deferred income tax liabilities 15 0.4 ব প
Other non-current liabilities 25 0.9 5.2
Total non-current liabilities 1.3 10.1
Current liabilities
Trade payables 6.3 6.2
Overdraft facility රි 0.0 76.3
Provisions 17 4.0 0.6
Other current liabilities 14, 25 40.7 39.1
Total current liabilities 51.0 122.3
Total liabilities 52.3 132.4
Total equity and liabilities 604.6 564.2

For further details see annual report for 2023 (magnoraasa.com)

Reported financials Condensed statement of cash flow

NOK million 2023 2022
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash from operations 22 3.0 -67.7
Net cash generated from operating activities 3.0 -67.7
Cash flows from investment activities
Investments in associated companies 7 -39.7 -22.7
Investment in fixed assets 6 -5.5 -8.7
Dividend received 7 24.1 6.1
Divestment of subsidiaries 31 326.0 0.0
Investment in subsidiary net of cash acquired 0.0 -6.7
Scotwind lease option 29 0.0 -118.3
Received loan related to Scotwind lease option 0.0 23.7
Purchase/sale of marketable securities 27 0.0 1.3
Net cash from investment activities 304.9 -125.3
Cash flow from financing activities
Overdraft facility drawn 00 -76.3 76.3
Purchase of own shares 12 -32.2 0.0
Lease payment 25 -2.2 -2.7
Project Loan 3.1 0.0
Capital increase 12 0.0 194.4
Dividend paid out 21 -24.6 0.0
Net cash from financing activities -132.2 268.0
Net cash flow from the period 175.7 75.0
Cash balance at beginning of period 171.9 96.9
Cash balance at end of period* 347.6 171.9

For further details see annual report for 2023 (magnoraasa.com) 34

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