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REC Silicon

Investor Presentation May 11, 2023

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FIRST QUARTER 2023

PRESENTATION

DISCLAIMER

This presentation includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements and this presentation are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for REC Silicon ASA's (including subsidiaries and affiliates) lines of business. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and industries that are or will be major markets for REC Silicon ASA's businesses, energy prices, market acceptance of new products and services, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time in the presentation. Although REC Silicon ASA believes that its expectations and the presentation are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved or that the actual results will be as set out in the presentation. REC Silicon ASA makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the presentation, and neither REC Silicon ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use.

This presentation was prepared for the first quarter 2023 results on May 11, 2023. Information contained herein will not be updated. The following slides should be read and considered in connection with the information given orally during the presentation.

REC Silicon ASA shares have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act.

  • › First Quarter 2023 Highlights
  • › Financial Review
  • › Semiconductor Materials
  • › Solar Materials
  • › Foundational Activities Update

FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

Revenues: \$ 29.1M EBITDA: (\$ 23.0M)

March 31, 2023 Cash Balance of \$ 49.1M

  • Cash decrease during Q1 2023 of (\$ 56.2M)
    • (\$ 28.9) Cash outflows from operating activities
    • (\$ 22.5M) Cash outflows from investing activities
    • (\$ 0.8M) Cash outflows from financing activities
    • (\$ 4.0M) Cash effect from foreign exchange

Silicon Gas Sales

  • Sales volume of 640MT (increase 24.3% vs. Q4 2022)
  • Price decrease 6.8% vs. Q4 2022

Semiconductor Segment Polysilicon Sales

  • Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon Sales of 95MT
  • Total Polysilicon Sales of 183MT (decrease 39.2% vs. Q4 2022)
  • Total average price (including byproduct) decrease of 3.8% vs. Q4 2022

Moses Lake Restart

  • Site construction has commenced
  • First production target of Q4 2023 unchanged

Markets

  • Semiconductor market remains challenged
  • Anode material producer activity is showing tangible progress

Financing

  • \$110M three-year corporate bank loan finalized

FINANCIAL REVIEW

(Millions USD) Q1-23 Q1-22 2022 Q4-22
Revenues \$29.1M
-
Polysilicon Sales volume decrease by 39.2% vs. Q4-22
-
Silicon Gas Sales volume increase by 24.3% vs. Q4-22
Semiconductor Materials
Solar Materials
Other
Revenues
\$ 29.0
0.1
0.1
\$ 29.1
\$ 34.5
-
0.1
\$ 34.6
\$ 147.4
0.2
0.2
\$ 147.8
\$
31.5
0.1
0.1
\$
31.6
EBITDA (\$23.0M)
-
Impacts:
High periodic
energy costs
-
Shipment deferrals
-
Solar Materials Segment
-
Net Expense of \$11.7M
Increased restart activities
-
Semiconductor Materials
Solar Materials
Other
EBITDA
EBITDA Margin
\$
(3.4)
(11.7)
(8.0)
\$ (23.0)
(79.2%)
\$ 10.7
(2.8)
(4.4)
\$
3.6
10.3%
\$
6.3
(19.9)
(21.3)
\$ (34.9)
(23.6%)
\$
(6.5)
(10.5)
(6.6)
\$ (23.6)
(74.7%)
Other
-
Net Expense of \$8.0M
Increased restart activities
-
Polysilicon Production
Polysilicon Sales
Silicon Gas Sales
244 MT
183 MT
640 MT
395 MT
285 MT
764 MT
1,456 MT
1,502 MT
2,718 MT
267 MT
302 MT
515 MT

SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS SEGMENT FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Revenues \$29.0M

CASH FLOWS

March 31, 2023 Cash Balance \$49.1M

(\$56.2M) Decrease in Cash During Q1'23

Cash Flows From Operating Activities (\$28.9M)

  • (\$23.0M) EBITDA
  • (\$2.8M) Working Capital
    • (\$4.5M) Increase in inventories
    • \$2.7M Decrease in receivables
    • (\$1.0M) Decrease in payables
  • (\$2.7M) Interest paid
  • (\$0.4M) Pension Plan contributions (US Plan)

Cash Outflows From Investing Activities (\$22.5M)

  • (\$22.5M) Capital Expenditures

Cash Outflows From Financing Activities (\$0.8M)

  • (\$0.8M) Payment of Lease Liabilities

Foreign Exchange Effect (\$4.0M)

SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS

Silicon Gas Sales

  • 640MT shipped in Q1-23
    • 24.3% volume increase vs. Q4-22
  • Silicon gas price 6.8% decrease vs. Q4-22

Semiconductor remains challenged

  • Inventory correction nearing bottom
  • Moving towards stabilization followed by potential recovery in 2024
  • Strong PV market providing opportunity to move some product

No change to fundamental opportunity

  • New fabrication facility investments continue
  • New technology nodes require more of our gas products
  • Silane-based Silicon Anode material producers progress towards next phase production facilities
  • We continue towards finalizing projects that provide the capacity to capture these opportunities

Silicon Gas Sales Volumes (MT)

Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon Sales

  • 95MT shipped in Q1-23
    • Decrease of 57.8% compared to Q4-22
  • Semiconductor price increased by 58.9% vs. Q4-22

Seasonality, production reduction and deferrals

  • Q1 is traditionally a period of lower product shipment due to customer patterns and planning
  • Production was shifted due to electricity market volatility
  • Some large shipments were deferred due to logistics on customer end – will benefit in subsequent periods
  • Some polysilicon types are exposed to slow-down in Semiconductor market, not our primary product
  • Activity continues towards solutions for current electricity market

Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon Sales Volumes (MT)

Note: Excludes 165MT of Non-Recurring Teardrop Sales in Q2'21

SOLAR MATERIALS UPDATE

POLYSILICON MARKET

Solar installations in Q1 2023 above forecast

  • Total year forecast now predicted above 300GW

Prices holding longer with slower decline

  • China prices slowly declining
    • Up ~7% for Q1 vs Q4
    • Down ~16% in Q2 so far
    • Outside China polysilicon prices remain strong

New plant expansions in China coming online

  • Expected to balance demand sooner
  • Polysilicon production increase projected ~65% for 2023 vs 2022
  • Wafer capacity still increasing

MOSES LAKE RESTART UPDATE

Construction phase has commenced

  • Civil and structural
  • Reactor modifications continue

Activities remain on target to support Q4-23 startup

  • All primary major equipment has been ordered
  • Hiring activity continues in line with the plan
  • All key process raw material inputs have been secured
  • 75% of purchase commitments will be accomplished by end of May

FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVITIES UPDATE

FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVITIES UPDATE

Contracts

  • Progress continues in Polysilicon and Silane Offtake contract finalization with Hanwha entities
  • Supply discussions are occurring with multiple Silane-based Silicon Anode material producers to support next phase production
  • Two multi-year distribution agreements for Silicon Gases are in progress

Financing plan

  • Bond refinancing complete
  • Further options are currently in the works for target resolution in advance of capital requirements

Operational

  • Moses Lake startup still on track for Q4 2023
  • Butte energy next phase mitigation and solution activity continues
  • Capacity expansion and qualification plans in Butte on track for 2024 market recovery
  • Yulin JV discussions continue over potential expansion end of year resolution target

Framework

  • Reshoring trends continue
  • Chips Act, IRA and Infrastructure Act information continues to be clarified and reinforced
  • Customer production expansion in USA continues:
    • 10+ Semi fabs over next few years
    • PV ingot/wafer/cell facility construction has started
    • Multiple Silicon Anode facilities in design and construction

Thank You!

www.recsilicon.com

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