Quarterly Report • Aug 30, 2023
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WE LEAD THE WAY AND BUILD TOMORROW'S SOCIETY
Digitalisation is a crucial factor in today's society for the delivery capability and competitiveness of enterprises. Our many years of experience, closeness to clients and broad expertise make us a very attractive digitalisation partner for both private and public players.
The digitalisation process involves exploiting technology to deliver products and services in line with user expectations, and to meet challenges as well as exploiting opportunities. This is a comprehensive and continuous job, because an enterprise can never say that it is "fully digitalised". Put simply, digitalisation is a matter of preparing for the future every single day.
We are a leading consultancy on IT and digital communication, which has developed an ability to understand the client's business and to collaborate on creating and developing good and long-term digital solutions.
This has given us very close client relationships and a steadily increasing volume of assignments – from both new and existing clients. We are a strategic partner for many enterprises, and our broad range of services in IT, design, communication and enterprise management means we are often selected as a turnkey supplier.
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However, our close relationship with clients is only possible because we conduct every assignment in line with strict requirements for security and accountability. Our regional model reduces bureaucracy and ensures short decision-making lines, giving us the adaptability needed to respond to each client's challenges in an ever-changing landscape.
Close ties are a competitive advantage, but also a precondition for being able to develop solutions of ever higher quality – in line with our vision. By solving assignments for and in company with important societal players, we are involved in helping society to progress.
At 30 June 2023, we had 2 159 employees at 13 offices in Norway and three in Sweden.
| NOK MILLION | APR-JUN 2023 | APR-JUN 2022 | CHANGE % | JAN- JUN 2023 | JAN- JUN 2022 | CHANGE % | YEAR 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 833.0 | 729.0 | 14.3% | 1 778.1 | 1 540.1 | 15.5% | 3 085.5 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 89.0 | 89.2 | -0.2% | 220.7 | 212.0 | 4.1% | 401.7 |
| Ordinary profit before tax | 90.5 | 88.8 | 2.0% | 224.2 | 210.6 | 6.5% | 401.0 |
| Profit for the period | 69.4 | 69.8 | -0.6% | 174.1 | 165.3 | 5.3% | 316.3 |
| Net cash flow operations | 118.3 | 36.7 | 222.1% | 257.1 | 126.7 | 103.0% | 321.3 |
| Liquid assets | 330.6 | 326.6 | 1.2% | 330.6 | 326.6 | 1.2% | 443.4 |
| Number of employees (end of period) | 2 159 | 1 912 | 12.9% | 2 159 | 1 912 | 12.9% | 2 041 |
| Number of employees (average) | 2 142 | 1 895 | 13.0% | 2 122 | 1 883 | 12.7% | 1 948 |
| Earnings per share | 0.67 | 0.68 | -0.6% | 1.68 | 1.60 | 5.3% | 3.06 |
| Diluted earnings per share | 0.66 | 0.66 | -0.1% | 1.66 | 1.57 | 5.6% | 3.00 |
| EBIT-margin | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 13.8% | 13.0% | ||
| Equity ratio | 23.3% | 25.1% | 23.3% | 25.1% | 31.6% |
The three-month period we have put behind us is another in the series of quarters showing increased turnover, workforce growth and solid profitability. We are proud of and gratified with the trust shown in us by our clients, and are continuing to develop and improve socially critical services through digitalisation. Together with our clients, we are building tomorrow's society.
The significance of digitalisation for operations at our clients has never been greater. This has created a society in recent years where people meet digital solutions wherever they turn. And that trend is ongoing. Technology optimism and curiosity about digitalisation's potential are constantly increasing. This curiosity is driven by huge progress, particularly with artificial intelligence (AI). The latter permits automation of processes, improved analyses, better decision-making and the creation of smarter solutions. We in Bouvet believe that this provides huge opportunities in every sector. At the same time, it means that the need for our expertise will only increase in the future. The ability to put exciting technology to use in good and socially useful applications will be crucial for tackling tomorrow's challenges.
Demand for our expertise and services was high during the quarter. We saw this in sectors where our presence has historically been strong, such as energy production and supply, public services and the armed forces. Digitalisation in these areas represents one of the most important factors in creating opportunities to deliver a transition to renewable energy sources, to create an energy supply system which can realise such a transition, and to respond to social developments and security challenges in the public sector and for total defence.
The quarter was also characterised by strong progress in other areas where we are engaged. We are particularly proud of securing an agreement with Sykehusinnkjøp HF covering procurement for all Norway's health trusts. We have worked with the health sector over many years and want to strengthen our presence here even further. It is difficult to see how the health service can meet its big future challenges without the innovative use of digital solutions. We look forward to taking on this work and contributing with the sector itself to tomorrow's health service.
Manufacturing is another sector where we see great activity.
Rapid developments are occurring here, with demands for greater energy efficiency, climate friendliness and productivity. This means investing in automation and digitalisation. But technology alone cannot create change. Through digitalisation and automation, combined with organisational development, expertise enhancement and change management, we are helping to build the industrial enterprises of the future.
An important characteristic of our presence in both these sectors is that we contribute actively to innovation. Where the health sector is concerned, we have become a partner in

Health To Be (Health2B). With the University of Oslo in the lead, this innovation network brings together industry partners to develop ideas and concepts for tomorrow's health service. And we are involved in a manufacturing collaboration covering the Grenland area which aims to find solutions for carbon capture and storage (CCS) – one of the biggest climate challenges of the age. In such ways, we are joining forces with our clients to build tomorrow's society.
None of this can be realised without the best people and the right expertise. It will be important for us to make continuous progress precisely in order to safeguard our relevance and competitiveness in the time to come. Developments in our sector are advancing incredibly fast, and we are investing in and making provision for a sharing culture where expertise and fellowship occupy centre stage.
The most important consideration is naturally which values are created and lessons learnt from this for our personnel and our clients. We are nevertheless gratified when this also becomes visible externally. The 2023 Randstad Employer Brand ranking for Norway was published in the second quarter, and we are proud and respectful to find ourselves listed as one of the 10 most attractive Norwegian employers alongside such
well-known enterprises as Equinor, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Hydro, Aker and DNV.
Finally, I would like to extend my thanks to everyone in our group for the invaluable contribution and commitment they make every single day. The value we create is a direct result of the expertise and enthusiasm of one and all. Each "Bouveteer", backed by a strong fellowship, equips to make a difference for our clients and for society as a whole.
A thousand thanks
Per Gunnar Tronsli President and CEO
Bouvet had operating revenues of NOK 833 million for the second quarter, compared with NOK 729 million in the same period of 2022. That represented a rise of 14.3 per cent. Fee income generated by the group's own employees came to NOK 727.6 million, up by 15.9 per cent from NOK 627.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. Fee income generated by temporary sub-contractors came to NOK 91.2 million, up by 8.9 per cent from the second quarter of last year. Other revenues came to NOK 14.2 million, down by 19.4 per cent from the same period of 2022.
A 13 per cent increase in the average number of employees from the same period of last year had a positive effect of NOK 69.9 million on fee income from the group's own employees. The billing ratio for the group's consultants was down by 3.4 percentage points from the second quarter of 2022, which had a negative effect of NOK 23.9 million on fee income. Rates for the group's hourly based services were up by 7.9 per cent from the same period of last year, which increased fee income from the group's own employees by NOK 49.4 million. The quarter had one working day less than the same three months of 2022, which reduced fee income from the group's own employees by NOK 10.6 million. Other effects, such as progress in projects, holidays, sickness absence, time off in lieu and leave had a positive impact of NOK 15.2 million on fee income from the group's own employees. All told, these factors had a positive effect of NOK 100 million on fee income generated by the group's own employees.
Turnover from existing clients made good overall progress during the quarter. Clients who also used the group in the second quarter of 2022 accounted for 97.4 per cent of operating revenues. In addition, new clients acquired since 30 June 2022 contributed total operating revenues of NOK 21.5 million in the second quarter.
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Q2 2023 Q2 2022 Q2 2021 Q2 2020 Q2 2019 DRIFTSINNTEKTER DRIFTSRESULTAT EBIT Operating revenue NOK MILLION
Bouvet's strategy is to utilise its own employees in its service deliveries. Where capacity is lacking, external consultants are used to the extent that such temporary hires comply with applicable regulations. The sub-consultant share of total revenues in the second quarter was 10.9 per cent, compared with 11.5 per cent the year before.
Operating revenues for the first half amounted to NOK 1 778.1 million, compared with NOK 1 540.1 million in the same period of 2022. That represented a rise of 15.5 per cent. Fee income generated by the group's own employees came to NOK 1 554.5 million, up by 17.2 per cent from first half of last year. This increase was largely attributable to a 12.7 per cent rise in the number of employees and a 7.9 per cent growth in rates for the group's hourly based services. The billing ratio for the group's consultants was down by 3.2 percentage points from the first half of 2022, which had a negative effect on fee income from the group's own employees.
Fee income generated by temporary sub-contractors came to NOK 193 million in the first half, up by 10.3 per cent from the same period of last year. Other revenues came to NOK 30.6 million, down by 21.3 per cent from the first half of 2022.
Bouvet's operating costs, including depreciation and amortisation, totalled NOK 744 million for the second quarter, up from NOK 639.8 million in the same period of 2022. That represented a rise of 16.3 per cent. Payroll costs rose because of the increase in the average number of employees as well as a general growth in pay rates. The group experienced a general rise in pay of 0.8 per cent over the past 12 months. Payroll costs are also affected by the requirement for an extra 5 per cent employer's National Insurance contribution that was introduced on 1 January 2023. The costs are incurred when the total payment of wages and benefits for the individual employee exceeds NOK 750 000. Which means that the 2nd half of 2023 will be affected more strongly by this tax change.

The cost of sales was NOK 86.8 million, compared with NOK 79.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, and primarily comprised the procurement of sub-contractor services and the hire of course instructors. Comparative figures for the second quarter of 2022 have been restated to take account of a new clarification in IFRS 15 related to recognising the resale of software net. That does not affect Bouvet's results, but reduces operating revenues and the cost of sales by NOK 5.9 million in the comparative figures for the second quarter of 2022. Other operating expenses rose by 42.4 per cent to NOK 84.2 million, primarily reflecting increased costs for software, premises, travel, courses and social events. The growth in other operating costs can largely be explained as increases in expenses affected earlier by the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as higher costs related to the general expansion of Bouvet and the general level of price rises in society. Depreciation and amortisation came to NOK 17.2 million, compared with NOK 19.8 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Total operating costs for the first half rose by 17.3 per cent from the same period of last year to NOK 1 557.49 million. The cost of sales increased by 12.5 per cent from the first half of 2022 to NOK 185.2 million. Comparative figures for the first half of 2022 have been restated to take account of a new clarification in IFRS 15 related to recognising the resale of software net. That does not affect Bouvet's results, but reduces operating revenues and the cost of sales by NOK 11.3 million in the comparative figures for the same period of 2022. Payroll costs rose by 15 per cent from the first half of last year to NOK 1 175 million. Other operating expenses rose by 48.1 per cent to NOK 153 million. Depreciation and amortisation came to NOK 44.2 million, compared with NOK 38.8 million in the first half of 2022.
Operating profit (EBIT) for the second quarter came to NOK 89 million, compared with NOK 89.2 million in the same period of 2022. The EBIT margin was thereby 10.7 per cent, compared with 12.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2022. Net profit came to NOK 69.4 million, compared with NOK 69.8 million in the same period of 2022. Diluted earnings per share were NOK 0.66 for the quarter, compared with NOK 0.66 in the same period of 2022.
Cumulative operating profit for the first half came to NOK 220.7 million, up by 4.1 per cent from NOK 212 million in the same period of 2022. The EBIT margin was thereby 12.4 per cent, compared with 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2022. Net profit came to NOK 174.1 million, up from NOK 165.3 million in the same period of 2022. Diluted earnings per share were NOK 1.66 for the first half, compared with NOK 1.57 in the same period of 2022.
Consolidated cash flow from operations for the second quarter was NOK 118.3 million, compared with NOK 36.7 million in the
same period of 2022. Cash flow for the quarter was negatively affected by a reduction of NOK 38.5 million in current liabilities from the first quarter of 2023. Furthermore, cash flow was positively affected by a reduction of NOK 62.9 million in current receivables from the first quarter of 2023.
Consolidated cash flow from operations came to NOK 257.1 million for the first half, compared with NOK 126.7 million over the same period of 2022. It was NOK 451.7 million over the past 12 months, while net profit for the same period was NOK 326.8 million.
Capital spending in the quarter totalled NOK 9.1 million, including NOK 2.4 million for the acquisition of new operating assets and NOK 6.7 million for investment in intangible assets. Overall investment in the second quarter of 2022 came to NOK 11.5 million, including NOK 7.8 million in fixed assets and NOK 3.7 million in intangible assets.
For the first half, capital spending totalled NOK 25 million, including NOK 12.5 million invested in new operating assets and NOK 12.5 million in intangible assets. Net investment in the first half came to NOK 25 million, compared with NOK 24.3 million in the same period of 2022.
The group's client portfolio consists mainly of large, solid listed companies and public enterprises. No significant bad debts were suffered during the second quarter, and the group has good oversight and control of its receivables.
The group has no interest-bearing debt. Bank deposits at 30 June totalled NOK 330.6 million, compared with NOK 326.6 million a year earlier. Of bank deposits at 30 June, the account for employee tax deductions totalled NOK 102.1 million. Disposable bank deposits thereby totalled NOK 228.5 million, compared with NOK 232.9 million at the same date in 2022. The group had an undrawn overdraft facility of NOK 101.4 million at 30 June. Bouvet held 861 506 of its own shares at the end of the quarter.
Bouvet paid a dividend of NOK 259.5 million during the second quarter. Equity at 30 June totalled NOK 331.5 million, representing an equity ratio of 23.3 per cent. The corresponding figures for 30 June 2022 were an equity of NOK 333.3 million and an equity ratio of 25.1 per cent.
The group does not report internally by separate business areas. Its business is homogenous and pursued within the Scandinavian market for IT consultancy services. Risk and return are followed up for the business as a whole, with shared markets, on a project basis and per consultant. On that basis, the group has one reportable operating segment.
The market for digitalisation and digital services remained good in this quarter. Bouvet's services are in demand by both public and private sectors. That leads to both extensions and expansions of existing contracts as well as a positive inflow of new clients and assignments. Technical expertise is in particular demand, but the group is also experiencing a big demand from the market for consultancy, design and communication.
Norwegian society faces a number of complex challenges. The sectors where Bouvet has its strongest presence are nevertheless among those with the greatest resilience in Norway. During the quarter, the group was shown extended and renewed confidence by such clients as Sykehusinnkjøp HF, Bane NOR, Statnett, the Norwegian Health Network, Kongsberg Discovery, Equinor, the Norwegian Courts Administration, Voice, the Swedish Customs Service and the armed forces.
The oil and gas industry is an important sector for Bouvet, accounting for 39.8 per cent of total turnover. Sales in this area rose by 29.7 per cent from the same period of 2022. Assignments here engage all the group's disciplines, with the biggest emphasise on technology deliveries. A good example is the establishment of new DevOps teams on the Fusion platform at Equinor. A new contract in the oil and gas sector awarded by Archer during the quarter includes mapping all its IT systems and developing a strategy for an application- and service-management delivery which could extend over many years.
The power sector is characterised by substantial pressure to digitalise, innovate and think long-term, and cross-disciplinary teams thereby represent a natural approach. This sector
accounted in the second quarter for 18 per cent of Bouvet's turnover, reflecting a 31.1 per cent increase in sales from the same period of 2022. The concentration on digitalisation continued, well illustrated by new and extended agreements with such clients as Statnett, Svenska Kraftnät and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
Clients in public administration and the armed forces accounted for 16.7 per cent of the group's total turnover during the quarter. The sector has a high digitalisation pace, and demand across the whole range of Bouvet's services is great. The quarter provided several good examples of assignments which reflect this commitment to digitalisation. An illustrative example is the extension and expansion of the group's delivery teams covering several assignments for Bane NOR. These groups are
OMSETNING FRA KUNDER

Revenue from customer 100% public owned: 42.2% Revenue from customer wholly or partially private owned: 57.8%
Revenue per sector

OMSETNING PER BRANSJE
| Health | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Industry | 4.3% |
| Info and communication | 4.2% |
| Power supply | 18.0% |
| Public admin | 16.7% |
| Oil & gas | 39.8% |
| Service industry | 5.0% |
| Transportation | 5.0% |
| Retail | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.9% |
contributing, for example, to efficient train operation throughout Norway. Other good examples are frame agreements with the armed forces, the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, Vestland county council and the Swedish Customs Service. A new frame agreement was entered into during the quarter with the Norwegian Courts Administration, where Bouvet will meet requirements for consultancy services covering general advice on IT and digitalisation. A final example is a contract with the Coastal Administration, where a Bouvet team will help to establish a new data platform.
A high pace of digitalisation is also being maintained outside Bouvet's biggest markets. During the quarter, the group won or extended a number of contracts in the health sector. These include a frame agreement with Sykehusinnkjøp HF which covers large parts of Bouvet's service range and covers all health trusts in Norway. Another example in the health field is a Teknologi
new contract with the Norwegian Health Network which includes administration, operation and further development of IT tools and services for coding and terminology. An agreement on service design was also entered into with the Western Norway Regional Health Authority (RHA) during the quarter.
Manufacturing is another sector with a big requirement for digitalisation where Bouvet's services are in demand. Examples of enterprises in this sector which renewed or awarded new contracts with the group during the quarter are Boliden, Elopak, Amiblu, Hennig-Olsen Is and Glencore Nikkelverk.
A new and highly interesting assignment was awarded by Geomatikk, which delivers services and software for administering and protecting critical infrastructure. Bouvet will support the development of a search system here to coordinate excavation work and public applications on behalf of local authorities.
Demand for Bouvet's services was high during the second quarter, with the market for cross-disciplinary team deliveries also good. Increased attention was paid in the quarter to such areas as low code and security, and society as a whole has expressed greater interest in AI – an interest which is also reflected by the group's clients. Design og kommunikasjon

Rådgivning Demand was high during the quarter for consultancy services and support related to expertise development, particularly for security and system architecture. Bouvet sees experiencing a continuous need for change management, and demand for support with change processes is reflected in contracts placed by such clients as Equinor, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the Western Norway RHA. The agreement with Sykehusinnkjøp HF is also worth mentioning here. This includes a number of different consultancy services, and will give Bouvet a unique opportunity to participate in building tomorrow's health service. Other contracts secured during the quarter where consultancy services play an important role included assignments for Archer, Statnett and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Expertise development is also in demand from the market, with courses on agile solutions, management of agile teams and companies, change management, design thinking and implementing modern architecture proving particularly attractive. In addition, a series of breakfast seminars conducted during the quarter around generative AI were well received.


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Design og kommunikasjon Design-related methodologies – such as design systems, user experience (UX), service design and design thinking – improve digitalisation processes and are often invaluable in developing good digital solutions. Bouvet's clients therefore showed a persisting need for such services during the quarter. The frame agreement with the Western Norway RHA covering service design is a good example of the priority given to this area by clients.
Developing good UX is something Bouvet contributes to a number of enterprises through its expertise in the subject. During the quarter, it supported clients such as Bane Nor, Statnett, the Norwegian Tax Administration and the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries here. Another highly interesting assignment where design plays the lead role involves the creation of a design system to be used across the Coastal Administration's applications. Bouvet is also experiencing increased demand for expertise development in these fields. Its courses on design thinking, for example, have proved very attractive.

Design og Teknologi The market for various technology services has long been good, and remained so the second quarter. Security continued to be in demand, while low-code solutions are becoming simply more and more interesting for the group's clients. Both cloud and development services were frequently sought during the quarter. Low code and Power Platform provide good examples of work for such clients as the Public Roads Administration, Equinor and the NVE. They are all utilising Power Platform and low code solutions in their operations.
Rådgivning kommunikasjon Using data platforms as the basis for both efficiency enhancements and innovation is being seen by Bouvet at a number of enterprises in different sectors. During the second quarter, for example, the group supported such clients as Norske Shell and Statnett with data platform services. An agreement with the Coastal Administration on establishing its new data platform is also highly interesting.
Where technology deliveries are concerned, Bouvet has also noted curiosity about generative AI. Some enterprises have already wanted to adopt this, and the group helped Viking to apply it during the quarter to its applications for registering assistance assignments. During the quarter, Bouvet also supported the Bergen International Festival with its "Share the experience" solution, where ChatGPT generates a text inviting a friend to a performance.
Bouvet had 2 159 employees at 30 June, up by 48 from the previous quarter and 247 from the same date in 2022.
Bouvet's employees possess a broad range of expertise. To satisfy demand from clients, experts in the various disciplines are often assembled in cross-disciplinary teams. The level of activity and the pace of digitalisation in the market mean that personnel are able to apply their expertise in highly interesting and significant assignments which challenge and motivate. That enhances both employee well-being and recruitment.
Developing employee expertise is crucial for their personal job satisfaction and growth. As a result, the group continuously invests in and prioritises this work. Good examples include internal expertise schools as well as opportunities to take courses provided by the group's own course department and to attend external conferences. Much of the most important expertise enhancement and sharing nevertheless take place through challenging assignments. This combination increases the capabilities of both Bouvet and the individual employee.
Sesam continues to deliver and pursue further development of a data-quality component for data integration and master data management, which ensures fast and agile data synchronisation across systems without these having to be adapted. That provides its clients with a simple and cost-effective way of administering and synchronising data.

The recent attention being paid to and interest in generative AI was also in the spotlight during the quarter. That included a number of breakfast seminars at many of Bouvet's offices, with both external and internal speakers.
During the quarter, the company extended support for several Software as a System (SaaS) products in the Sesam Talk self-service data synchronisation solution.
New partners are now able to integrate Sesam's component in their SaaS products, marking a step forward in reaching out to a larger market.
At 30 June, Sesam had 26 clients.
The unstable geopolitical and security policy position, combined with the energy crisis, creates uncertainty for both global and Norwegian economies, with continued higher inflation as one consequence.
Generally speaking, the group is exposed at any given time to various forms of operational, market and financial risk.
The board and executive management work continuously on risk management and control. This is described in more detail on pages 12-13 and in note 18 of the annual report for 2022. See also section 10 in the report's presentation on corporate governance.
Digitalisation occupies a central place in the sectors where Bouvet has a presence, and is a driver of continued development as well as market and societal adaptation.
Long-term client relationships in the oil/gas and power sectors have shown that clients have confidence in Bouvet where assignments with a long time frame are concerned. In addition to optimising operation and service development, digitalisation represents a crucial factor in the extensive transformation faced by these sectors with regard to the green transition.
The public sector needs digitalisation in order to adapt optimally to social developments and global influences. Bouvet has built expertise on the sector over a long time and developed solutions which make it a relevant partner. Demand from the sector could be influenced by economic developments in society.
Market conditions and requirements for change and security increase the need for a cross-disciplinary approach to work on digitalisation. Bouvet's expertise and experience will be very useful for its clients here. The complexity of digitalisation work is increasing and creates demand for the group's whole range of services and cross-disciplinary team deliveries in the
societal- and enterprise-critical assignments which it contributes to.
A number of features of societal development, the market and the client portfolio lead Bouvet to believe that team deliveries under enterprise agreements will increase.
The group is highlighting how data and generative AI could influence the activities of its clients and create value. Market maturation is gradual, and Bouvet's approach is primarily through collaboration and testing with clients and partners.
Bouvet's concentration on putting employees first, developing expertise, a sharing culture, and a good reputation in a recruitment context means the group has the expertise sought by the market. In that way, it will be hands-on with developments and agile in utilising effects internally, across sectors and between service areas.
The group is well positioned and equipped for continued growth in sectors where it makes a commitment.
Per Gunnar Tronsli President and CEO Tel: +47 23 40 60 00 | +47 900 20 622
Trude Hole CFO Tel: +47 23 40 60 00 | +47 977 10 344
We hereby confirm to the best of our knowledge that the interim financial statements for the second quarter of 2023 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, and that the information in the financial statements provides a true and fair picture of the overall assets, liabilities, financial position and financial results of the Bouvet ASA group. We also confirm to the best of our knowledge that the interim report provides a true and fair view of important events in the accounting period and their influence on the interim financial statements, the most important risk and uncertainty factors facing the business in the next accounting period, and significant transactions with close associates.
Oslo, 30 August 2023 The board of directors of Bouvet ASA
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Tove Raanes Deputy chair
Pål Egil Rønn Chair of the board
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Lill Hege Hals Director
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Egil Christen Dahl Director
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Sverre Hurum Director
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Per Gunnar Tronsli President and CEO
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| Revenue | 2 | 833 049 | 728 978 | 104 071 | 14.3% | 1 778 149 | 1 540 124 | 238 025 | 15.5% | 3 085 470 |
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 86 778 | 79 178 | 7 600 | 9.6% | 185 198 | 164 638 | 20 560 | 12.5% | 325 165 | |
| Personell expenses | 555 791 | 481 633 | 74 158 | 15.4% | 1 175 045 | 1 021 424 | 153 621 | 15.0% | 2 020 934 | |
| Depreciation fixed assets | 4 | 13 876 | 17 821 | -3 945 | -22.1% | 38 961 | 34 785 | 4 176 | 12.0% | 70 956 |
| Amortisation intangible assets | 3 | 3 336 | 1 985 | 1 351 | 68.1% | 5 255 | 3 971 | 1 284 | 32.3% | 8 090 |
| Other operating expenses | 84 241 | 59 157 | 25 084 | 42.4% | 153 027 | 103 322 | 49 705 | 48.1% | 258 633 | |
| Total operating expenses | 744 022 | 639 774 | 104 248 | 16.3% | 1 557 486 | 1 328 140 | 229 346 | 17.3 % | 2 683 778 | |
| Operating profit | 89 028 | 89 204 | -176 | -0.2% | 220 663 | 211 984 | 8 679 | 4.1% | 401 692 | |
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| Interest income | 4 060 | 987 | 3 073 | 311.3% | 7 695 | 1 719 | 5 976 | 347.6% | 6 131 | |
| Financial income | 183 | 206 | -23 | -11.2% | 194 | 270 | -76 | -28.1% | 590 | |
| Interest expense | -2 009 | -1 441 | -568 | 39.4% | -3 754 | -2 848 | -906 | 31.8% | -6 712 | |
| Finance expense | -729 | -203 | -526 | 259.1% | -552 | -481 | -71 | 14.8% | -717 | |
| Net financial items | 1 505 | -451 | 1 956 | -433.7% | 3 583 | -1 340 | 4 923 | -367.4% | -708 | |
| Ordinary profit before tax | 90 533 | 88 753 | 1 780 | 2.0% | 224 246 | 210 644 | 13 603 | 6.5% | 400 985 | |
| Income tax expense | ||||||||||
| Tax expense on ordinary profit | 21 142 | 18 974 | 2 168 | 11.4% | 50 167 | 45 365 | 4 802 | 10.6% | 84 669 | |
| Total tax expense | 21 142 | 18 974 | 2 168 | 11.4% | 50 167 | 45 365 | 4 802 | 10.6% | 84 669 | |
| Profit for the period | 69 391 | 69 779 | -389 | -0.6% | 174 079 | 165 279 | 8 800 | 5.3% | 316 316 | |
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| Shareholders in parent company | 69 406 | 69 694 | 173 920 | 165 003 | 315 708 | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | -15 | 85 | 159 | 276 | 608 | |||||
| Diluted earnings per share | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.00 | 0.0% | 1.66 | 1.57 | 0.09 | 5.6% | 3.00 | |
| Earnings per share | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.00 | -0.7% | 1.68 | 1.60 | 0.08 | 5.3% | 3.06 |
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CHANGE | CHANGE % | YEAR 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the period | 69 391 | 69 779 | -389 | -0.6% | 174 079 | 165 279 | 8 800 | 5.3% | 316 316 | |
| Items that may be reclassified through profit or loss in subsequent periods |
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| Currency translation differences | -1 011 | 554 | -1 566 | -282.5% | 1 211 | 37 | 1 173 | 3 134.6% | -946 | |
| Sum other income and costs | -1 011 | 554 | -1 566 | -282.5% | 1 211 | 37 | 1 173 | 3 134.6% | -946 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 68 380 | 70 333 | -1 955 | -2.8% | 175 290 | 165 316 | 9 973 | 6.0% | 315 370 | |
| Assigned to: | ||||||||||
| Shareholders in parent company | 68 395 | 70 248 | 175 131 | 165 041 | 314 763 | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | -15 | 85 | 159 | 276 | 608 |
| NOK 1 000 | NOTE | UNAUDITED 30.06.2023 |
UNAUDITED 30.06.2022 |
CHANGE | CHANGE % | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||||
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Intangible assets | ||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 5 966 | 6 721 | -755 | -11.2% | 4 552 | |
| Goodwill | 3 | 33 127 | 32 895 | 232 | 0.7% | 32 732 |
| Other intangible assets | 3 | 50 313 | 40 622 | 9 691 | 23.9% | 43 062 |
| Total intangible assets | 89 406 | 80 238 | 9 168 | 11.4% | 80 346 | |
| Fixed assets | ||||||
| Office equipment | 28 931 | 28 396 | 535 | 1.9% | 29 201 | |
| Office machines and vehicles | 2 952 | 4 384 | -1 432 | -32.7% | 3 684 | |
| IT equipment | 26 220 | 25 149 | 1 071 | 4.3% | 23 795 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 4 | 216 923 | 235 913 | -18 990 | -8.0% | 222 299 |
| Total fixed assets | 275 026 | 293 842 | -18 816 | -6.4% | 278 979 | |
| Financial non-current assets | ||||||
| Other financial assets | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | |
| Other long-term receivables | 1 951 | 1 921 | 30 | 1.6% | 1 900 | |
| Total financial non-current assets | 1 961 | 1 931 | 30 | 1.6% | 1 910 | |
| Total non-current assets | 366 393 | 376 011 | -9 618 | -2.6% | 361 235 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Work in progress | 2 | 86 104 | 72 427 | 13 677 | 18.9% | 17 508 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 559 196 | 468 646 | 90 550 | 19.3% | 563 485 | |
| Other short-term receivables | 78 414 | 85 142 | -6 728 | -7.9% | 59 258 | |
| Liquid assets | 330 562 | 326 570 | 3 992 | 1.2% | 443 427 | |
| Total current assets | 1 054 276 | 952 783 | 101 493 | 10.7% | 1 083 678 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 420 669 | 1 328 796 | 91 873 | 6.9% | 1 444 913 |
| NOK 1 000 | NOTE | UNAUDITED 30.06.2023 |
UNAUDITED 30.06.2022 |
CHANGE | CHANGE % | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||||
| EQUITY | ||||||
| Paid-in capital | ||||||
| Share capital | 5 | 10 380 | 10 380 | 0 | 0.0% | 10 380 |
| Own shares - nominal value | 5 | -86 | -80 | -6 | 7.5% | -6 |
| Share premium | 179 | 51 041 | -50 862 | -99.6% | 179 | |
| Total paid-in capital | 10 473 | 61 341 | -50 868 | -82.9% | 10 553 | |
| Earned equity | ||||||
| Other equity | 315 712 | 267 765 | 47 946 | 17.9% | 441 210 | |
| Total earned equity | 315 712 | 267 765 | 47 946 | 17.9% | 441 210 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 5 360 | 4 150 | 1 210 | 29.2% | 5 202 | |
| Total equity | 331 544 | 333 256 | -1 712 | -0.5% | 456 966 | |
| DEBT | ||||||
| Long-term debt | ||||||
| Lease liabilities | 164 009 | 177 385 | -13 376 | -7.5% | 178 908 | |
| Total long-term debt | 164 009 | 177 385 | -13 376 | -7.5% | 178 908 | |
| Short-term debt | ||||||
| Current lease liabilities | 60 131 | 62 289 | -2 158 | -3.5% | 50 055 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 97 387 | 83 136 | 14 251 | 17.1% | 37 509 | |
| Income tax payable | 59 737 | 48 659 | 11 078 | 22.8% | 82 626 | |
| Public duties payable | 304 293 | 270 393 | 33 900 | 12.5% | 283 473 | |
| Deferred revenue | 2 | 4 929 | 6 849 | -1 920 | -28.0% | 5 096 |
| Other short-term debt | 398 639 | 346 829 | 51 810 | 14.9% | 350 280 | |
| Total short-term debt | 925 116 | 818 155 | 106 961 | 13.1% | 809 039 | |
| Total liabilities | 1 089 125 | 995 540 | 93 585 | 9.4% | 987 947 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1 420 669 | 1 328 796 | 91 873 | 6.9% | 1 444 913 |
| NOK 1 000 | NOTE | UNAUDITED APR-JUN 2023 |
UNAUDITED APR-JUN 2022 |
UNAUDITED JAN-JUN 2023 |
UNAUDITED JAN-JUN 2022 |
YEAR 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| Ordinary profit before tax | 90 533 | 88 753 | 224 246 | 210 644 | 400 985 | |
| Paid tax | -34 792 | -34 935 | -73 263 | -68 136 | -71 304 | |
| (Gain)/loss on sale of fixed assets | 34 | -27 | 30 | -32 | -103 | |
| Ordinary depreciation | 13 876 | 17 821 | 38 961 | 34 785 | 70 956 | |
| Amortisation intangible assets | 3 | 3 335 | 1 985 | 5 255 | 3 972 | 8 090 |
| Share based payments | 6 539 | 5 699 | 10 905 | 9 851 | 18 998 | |
| Changes in work in progress, accounts receivable and accounts payable |
91 693 | 25 510 | -4 429 | -75 716 | -161 263 | |
| Changes in other accruals | -52 921 | -68 084 | 55 415 | 11 314 | 54 938 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 118 297 | 36 723 | 257 121 | 126 683 | 321 297 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
| Sale of fixed assets | 37 | 27 | 37 | 52 | 199 | |
| Purchase of fixed assets | -2 427 | -7 807 | -12 527 | -16 600 | -26 659 | |
| Purchase of intangible assets | 3 | -6 708 | -3 678 | -12 471 | -7 785 | -14 359 |
| Sale of shares in subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 928 | |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | -9 098 | -11 458 | -24 962 | -24 333 | -39 891 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
| Purchase of own shares | -36 296 | -19 617 | -52 119 | -52 424 | -62 122 | |
| Sales of own shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 178 | |
| Payments on lease liabilities | 4 | -16 091 | -9 098 | -33 403 | -25 806 | -51 584 |
| Repayment of share premium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -50 862 | |
| Dividend payments | -259 502 | -238 741 | -259 502 | -238 741 | -239 779 | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | -311 888 | -267 456 | -345 024 | -316 972 | -379 170 | |
| Net changes in liquid assets | -202 690 | -242 191 | -112 865 | -214 621 | -97 764 | |
| Liquid assets at the beginning of the period | 533 252 | 568 761 | 443 427 | 541 191 | 541 191 | |
| Liquid assets at the end of the period | 330 562 | 326 570 | 330 562 | 326 570 | 443 427 | |
| Unused credit facilities | 101 388 | 101 350 | 101 388 | 101 350 | 101 323 |
| NOK 1 000 | SHARE CAPITAL |
OWN SHARES |
SHARE PREMIUM |
TOTAL PAID-IN EQUITY |
OTHER EQUITY |
TRANSLATION DIFFERENCES |
TOTAL OTHER EQUITY |
NON-CON TROLLING INTERESTS |
TOTAL EQUITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 01.01.2022 | 10 380 | -0 | 51 041 | 61 421 | 384 483 | -316 | 384 168 | 3 666 | 449 255 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 165 003 | 165 003 | 276 | 165 279 | ||||
| Other income and costs | 0 | 37 | 37 | 37 | |||||
| Purchase/sale of own shares (net) | -80 | -80 | -52 345 | -52 345 | -52 425 | ||||
| Employee share scheme | 0 | 9 851 | 9 851 | 9 851 | |||||
| Change non-controlling interests | 0 | -208 | -208 | 208 | 0 | ||||
| Dividend | 0 | -238 741 | -238 741 | -238 741 | |||||
| Equity at 30.06.2022 (Unaudited) | 10 380 | -80 | 51 041 | 61 341 | 268 044 | -279 | 267 765 | 4 150 | 333 256 |
| Equity at 01.01.2023 | 10 380 | -6 | 179 | 10 553 | 442 472 | -1 262 | 441 210 | 5 202 | 456 966 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 173 920 | 173 920 | 159 | 174 079 | ||||
| Other income and costs | 0 | 1 211 | 1 211 | 1 211 | |||||
| Purchase/sale of own shares (net) | -80 | -80 | -52 034 | -52 034 | -52 114 | ||||
| Employee share scheme | 0 | 10 905 | 10 905 | 10 905 | |||||
| Dividend | 0 | -259 502 | -259 502 | -259 502 | |||||
| Equity at 30.06.2023 (Unaudited) | 10 380 | -86 | 179 | 10 473 | 315 761 | -51 | 315 712 | 5 360 | 331 544 |
This interim report is presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations determined by the European Union, and have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34. The interim financial statements have not been audited, do not include all the information required in annual financial statements and should be viewed in conjunction with the group's annual report for 2022.
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those applied in previous financial year except from implementation of principal/agent criteria in relation to revenue from sales of licenses due to an agenda decision made by the IFRS interpretation board to IFRS 15. The change results in net presentation for sales of licenses.
Figures for comparison Q2 is adjusted in line with IFRS 15 and effect the financial report such:
The Group is primarily delivering its services based on time and material used and has in most cases legal rights for payment for services delivered at date. In cases where the Group has income from projects with predefined results at a fixed price or which has elements causing the income per hour to be unknown before completion of the project, the income is recorded in correlation with the degree of completion. Progress is measured as incurred hours in relation to totally estimated hours. For these projects the customer controles the asset being made or improved.
| NOK 1 000 | APR-JUN 2023 | APR-JUN 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract category | ||
| Fixed- and target price | 1 397 | 1 139 |
| Variable contracts | 831 652 | 727 839 |
| Total revenue | 833 049 | 728 978 |
| Business sector | ||
| Health | 15 497 | 23 846 |
| Industry | 35 541 | 28 925 |
| Info and communication | 34 676 | 37 449 |
| Power supply | 150 316 | 113 519 |
| Public admin | 139 987 | 139 933 |
| Oil & gas | 331 295 | 252 748 |
| Service industry | 41 483 | 45 086 |
| Transportation | 41 829 | 34 269 |
| Retail | 26 423 | 28 205 |
| Other | 16 003 | 24 997 |
| Total revenue | 833 049 | 728 978 |
| Public/privat sector | ||
| Public sector (100% owned) | 351 296 | 321 927 |
| Privat sector | 481 753 | 407 050 |
| Total revenue | 833 049 | 728 978 |
| Work in progress | 86 104 | 72 427 |
| Deferred revenue | 4 929 | 6 849 |
At the balance sheet date, processed but not billed services amounted to NOK 86.10 million (2022.06.30: NOK 72.43 million). This is mainly services delivered on running account, invoiced to customers at the beginning of the next month.
Intangible assets and goodwill are related to added value from the acquisitions of subsidiaries, businesses, and costs related to development of software and internally developed internet homepage.
| NOK 1 000 | SOFTWARE | OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
GOODWILL | JAN-JUN 2023 |
SOFTWARE | OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
GOODWILL | JAN-JUN 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book value 1 January | 42 041 | 1 021 | 32 732 | 75 794 | 34 210 | 2 609 | 32 982 | 69 801 |
| Additions of the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Self-developed software | 12 470 | 0 | 0 | 12 470 | 7 784 | 0 | 0 | 7 784 |
| Amortisation | -4 849 | -406 | 0 | -5 255 | -3 381 | -590 | 0 | -3 971 |
| Exchange rate variances | 0 | 35 | 395 | 430 | 0 | -10 | -87 | -97 |
| Book value end of period | 49 662 | 650 | 33 127 | 83 440 | 38 613 | 2 009 | 32 895 | 73 517 |
| Economic life | 5 years | 5-10 years | not decided | 5 years | 5-10 years | not decided | ||
| Amortisation method | linear | linear | N/A | linear | linear | N/A |
The group is developing Sesam, a software as a service (SaaS). This software provides a stand-alone, generic data platform component – a master data hub which continuously exchanges data with the business' core systems. Sesam delivers a unique platform component which continually ensures optimal data quality and makes it simpler and faster to build cost-effective, valueenhancing solutions on the basis of the platform. The latter is in continual development. NOK 94 810 thousand has so far been invested, which is capitalised and amortised in modules. These modules have an expected service life of five to ten years.
| HUSLEIEAVTALER | ||
|---|---|---|
| JAN-JUN 2023 | JAN-JUN 2022 | |
| 222 299 | 205 153 | |
| 22 589 | 55 429 | |
| -27 923 | -24 261 | |
| -42 | -408 | |
| 216 923 | 235 913 | |
| 1-10 years | 1-10 years | |
| linear | linear | |
| FUTURE LEASE PAYMENTS PER YEAR | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK 1 000 | FUTURE LEASE PAYMENTS |
<1 YEAR | 1-2 YEARS | 2-3 YEARS | 3-4 YEARS | 4-5 YEARS | >5 YEARS | |
| Undiscounted lease liabilities 30.06.2023 | 239 799 | 60 912 | 54 087 | 50 289 | 35 468 | 21 834 | 17 209 |
| FUTURE LEASE PAYMENTS PER YEAR | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK 1 000 | FUTURE LEASE PAYMENTS |
<1 YEAR | 1-2 YEARS | 2-3 YEARS | 3-4 YEARS | 4-5 YEARS | >5 YEARS |
| Undiscounted lease liabilities 30.06.2022 | 258 581 | 51 900 | 52 843 | 46 495 | 43 055 | 29 297 | 34 991 |
| SHARES IN THOUSANDS | 30.06.2023 | 30.06.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares, nominal value NOK 0.10 | 103 801 | 103 801 |
| Total number of shares | 103 801 | 103 801 |
The nominal value of the share is NOK 0.10. All shares in the company have equal voting rights and are equally entitled to dividend.
| NO. OF SHARES | SHARE CAPITAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK 1 000 | 30.06.2023 | 30.06.2022 | 30.06.2023 | 30.06.2022 | |
| Ordinary shares issued and fully paid at 30.06. | 103 801 | 103 801 | 10 380 | 10 380 | |
| Own shares at nominal value | -862 | -805 | -86 | -80 |
The Group has a share scheme including all employees. In the period, Bouvet ASA, has purchased 512 300 own shares at an average price of NOK 66.77 per share in conjuction with this share scheme. The company owns a toalt of 861 506 own shares at the end of the period.
There have been no events after the balance sheet date significantly effecting the Group's financial position.
The European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") issued guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures ("APMs") that came into force on July 3, 2016. Bouvet discloses APMs that are frequently used by investors, analysts, and other interested parties. The management believes that the disclosed APMs provide improved insight into the operations, financing, and prospects of Bouvet. Bouvet has defined the following APMs:
EBITDA is short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA is calculated as profit for the period before tax expense, financial items, depreciation, and amortization.
EBIT is short for earnings before interest and taxes. EBIT corresponds to operating profit in the consolidated income statement.
Net free cash flow is calculated as net cash flow from operations plus net cash flow from investing activities.
EBITDA-margin is calculated as EBITDA divided by revenue.
EBIT-margin is calculated as EBIT divided by revenue.
Cash flow margin is calculated as Net cash flow from operations divided by revenue.
Equity ratio is calculated as total equity divided by total assets.
Liquidity ratio is calculated as current assets divided by short-term debt.
| NOK 1 000 | APR-JUN 2023 | APR-JUN 2022 | CHANGE % | JAN-JUN 2023 | JAN-JUN 2022 | CHANGE % | YEAR 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME STATEMENT | |||||||
| Operating revenue | 833 049 | 728 978 | 14.3% | 1 778 149 | 1 540 124 | 15.5% | 3 085 470 |
| EBITDA | 106 240 | 109 010 | -2.5% | 264 879 | 250 740 | 5.6% | 480 738 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 89 028 | 89 204 | -0.2% | 220 663 | 211 984 | 4.1% | 401 692 |
| Ordinary profit before tax | 90 533 | 88 753 | 2.0% | 224 246 | 210 644 | 6.5% | 400 985 |
| Profit for the period | 69 391 | 69 779 | -0.6% | 174 079 | 165 279 | 5.3% | 316 316 |
| EBITDA-margin | 12.8% | 15.0% | -14.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% | -8.5% | 15.6% |
| EBIT-margin | 10.7% | 12.2% | -12.7% | 12.4% | 13.8% | -9.8% | 13.0% |
| BALANCE SHEET | |||||||
| Non-current assets | 366 393 | 376 011 | -2.6% | 366 393 | 376 011 | -2.6% | 361 235 |
| Current assets | 1 054 276 | 952 783 | 10.7% | 1 054 276 | 952 783 | 10.7% | 1 083 678 |
| Total assets | 1 420 669 | 1 328 796 | 6.9% | 1 420 669 | 1 328 796 | 6.9% | 1 444 913 |
| Equity | 331 544 | 333 256 | -0.5% | 331 506 | 333 256 | -0.5% | 456 966 |
| Long-term debt | 164 009 | 177 385 | -7.5% | 164 009 | 177 385 | -7.5% | 178 908 |
| Short-term debt | 925 116 | 818 155 | 13.1% | 925 116 | 818 155 | 13.1% | 809 039 |
| Equity ratio | 23.3% | 25.1% | -6.9% | 23.3% | 25.1% | -6.9% | 31.6% |
| Liquidity ratio | 1.14 | 1.16 | -2.1% | 1.14 | 1.16 | -2.1% | 1.34 |
| CASH FLOW | |||||||
| Net cash flow operations | 118 297 | 36 723 | 222.1% | 257 121 | 126 683 | 103.0% | 321 297 |
| Net free cash flow | 109 199 | 25 265 | 332.2% | 232 159 | 102 351 | 126.8% | 281 406 |
| Net cash flow | -202 690 | -242 191 | -16.3% | -112 865 | -214 621 | -47.4% | -97 764 |
| Cash flow margin | 14.2% | 5.0% | 181.9% | 14.5% | 8.2% | 75.8% | 10.4% |
| SHARE INFORMATION | |||||||
| Number of shares | 103 800 637 | 103 800 637 | 0.0% | 103 800 637 | 103 800 637 | 0.0% 103 800 637 | |
| Weighted average basic shares outstanding | 103 254 963 | 103 014 865 | 0.2% | 103 484 643 | 103 358 928 | 0.1% 103 233 238 | |
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 105 153 696 | 105 525 105 | -0.4% | 104 946 738 | 105 178 012 | -0.2% 105 290 979 | |
| EBIT per share | 0.86 | 0.86 | -0.3% | 2.13 | 2.05 | 4.0% | 3.88 |
| Diluted EBIT per share | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.3% | 2.10 | 2.01 | 4.4% | 3.81 |
| Earnings per share | 0.67 | 0.68 | -0.6% | 1.68 | 1.60 | 5.3% | 3.06 |
| Diluted earnings per share | 0.66 | 0.66 | -0.1% | 1.66 | 1.57 | 5.6% | 3.00 |
| Equity per share | 3.19 | 3.21 | -0.5% | 3.19 | 3.21 | -0.5% | 4.40 |
| Dividend per share | 2.50 | 2.30 | N/A | 2.50 | 2.30 | N/A | 2.30 |
| EMPLOYEES | |||||||
| Number of employees (year end) | 2 159 | 1 912 | 12.9% | 2 159 | 1 912 | 12.9% | 2 041 |
| Average number of employees | 2 142 | 1 895 | 13.0% | 2 122 | 1 883 | 12.7% | 1 948 |
| Operating revenue per employee | 389 | 437 | -11.0% | 838 | 824 | 1.7% | 1 584 |
| Operating cost per employee | 347 | 341 | 1.9% | 734 | 711 | 3.2% | 1 378 |
| EBIT per employee | 42 | 47 | -11.6% | 104 | 113 | -8.0% | 206 |
| Cash flow margin | Net cash flow operations / Operating revenue |
|---|---|
| Diluted earnings per share | Profit for the period assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average diluted shares outstanding |
| Diluted EBIT per share | EBIT assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average diluted shares outstanding |
| Dividend per share | Paid dividend per share througout the year |
| Earnings per share | Profit for the period assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average basic shares outstanding |
| EBIT | Operating profit |
| EBIT per employee | EBIT / average number of employees |
| EBIT per share | EBIT assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average basic shares outstanding |
| EBIT-margin | EBIT / operating revenue |
| EBITDA | Operating profit + depreciation fixed assets and intangible assets |
| EBITDA-margin | EBITDA / operating revenue |
| Equity per share | Equity / number of shares |
| Equity ratio | Equity / total assets |
| Liquidity ratio | Current assets / Short-term debt |
| Net free cash flow | Net cash flow operations - Net cash flow investments |
| Number of shares | Number of issued shares at the end of the year |
| Operating cost per employee | Operating cost / average number of employees |
| Operating revenue per employee | Operating revenue / average number of employees |
| Weighted average basic shares outstanding | Issued shares adjusted for own shares on average for the year |
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | Issued shares adjusted for own shares and share scheme on average for the year |
The group has 16 offices in Norway and Sweden. Our philosophy is that competence should be utilised across the group, while projects are entrenched locally.

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Östermalmsgatan 87 A SE-114 59 Stockholm Tel: + 46 0 771 611 100
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