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Scatec ASA

Investor Presentation Jul 26, 2022

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Second quarter 2022 Stable operations and ramping up for construction

CEO, Terje Pilskog & CFO, Mikkel Tørud

Disclaimer

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The following presentation may include information related to investments made and key commercial terms thereof, including future returns. Such information cannot be relied upon as a guide to the future performance of such investments. The release, publication or distribution of this presentation in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law, and therefore persons in such jurisdictions into which this presentation is released, published or distributed should inform themselves about, and observe, such restrictions. This presentation does not constitute an offering of securities or otherwise constitute an invitation or inducement to any person to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire securities in Scatec ASA or any company within the Scatec Group. This presentation contains statements regarding the future in connection with the Scatec Group's growth initiatives, profit figures, outlook, strategies and objectives as well as forward looking statements and any such information or forward-looking statements regarding the future and/or the Scatec Group's expectations are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, and many factors can lead to actual profits and developments deviating substantially from what has been expressed or implied in such statements.

Alternative performance measures (APM) used in this presentation are described and presented in the second quarter and first half 2022 report for the group.

Stable operations and ramping up for construction

  • Proportionate revenues of NOK 1,130 million (1,007) and EBITDA1) of NOK 517 million (601)
  • Solid performance with production increase of 7%
  • Construction of new power plants started in South Africa, Brazil and Pakistan
  • Power-to-X progressing well
  • Term sheet with Yara for offtake in Oman
  • 100 MW green hydrogen in Egypt moved into backlog

1) EBITDA and other alternative performance measures (APMs) are defined and reconciled as a part of the APM section of the second quarter and first half 2022 report on pages 36-39.

Solid operating performance from a diversified portfolio of plants

Power production, GWh

Share of power production

Ramping up construction based on proven operating systems

  • Track record of +1 GW construction in parallell
  • D&C contract value of NOK 8.9 billion
  • Placing large orders to lock in cost for EPC
  • Close monitoring of performance, HSSE and suppliers
  • Rated top 1% by Ecovadis on sustainability

South Africa: RMIPPP starting construction

  • 540MW solar and 225/1,140MWh battery power plant
  • 20-year PPA with Eskom providing 150 MW of dispatchable capacity
  • Scatec ownership of 51% alongside H1 Holding with remaining 49%
  • Capex of ZAR 16.4 billion (USD 962 million)
  • 76% non-recourse debt from lender group incl. Standard Bank and BII
  • Scatec sole provider of EPC, O&M and AM services
  • Placing orders, hedged financial exposure and ramping up construction

Brazil: Mendubim starting construction

  • 531 MW solar plant in partnership with Equinor and Hydro Rein
  • 20-year PPA with Alunorte for 60% of the volumes
  • Equal ownership and EPC-scope among the three partners
  • Total capex of USD 430 million
  • 56% non-recourse debt from IDB, Santander & BNPP
  • Placing orders and starting construction activities on site

Ramping up construction in Pakistan, Release progressing well in Cameroon

Pakistan – 150 MW Sukkur solar project

  • Ramping up construction after resolving demarcation process
  • 25-year PPA with Pakistan authorities
  • Ownership of 75% with Scatec as sole provider of EPC, O&M and AM services

Cameroon – 36 MW / 20 MWh Release solar & battery project

  • 18 MW of 36 MW installed and operational
  • Pre-assembled, modular and re-deployable power system
  • Providing clean, stable power under lease contract with Eneo

A project portfolio of 20.3 GW – a solid platform for further growth

(Since Q2'21)
In operations 3,355 MW (-)
Under construction 1,266 MW (+1,107 MW)
Project backlog* 933 MW (-1,148 MW)
Project pipeline* 14,786 MW (+2,498 MW)
Total 20,340 MW (+2,457 MW)

9 (*) For definition, see Other definitions in the second quarter and first half 2022 report on page 40

Power-to-X progressing in Egypt and Oman

Egypt: 100 MW green hydrogen moved to backlog

  • Partnership with Fertiglobe, Orascom and Sovereign Fund of Egypt
  • 12,000 MT p.a. from 100 MW electrolyser / 260 MW solar & wind
  • Term-sheet signed for 20-year offtake agreement with Fertiglobe

Oman: Term-sheet with Yara for offtake of green ammonia

  • Partnership with Acme for green ammonia production in Oman
  • 100,000 MT p.a. from 300 MW electrolyser / 500 MW of solar

Key priorities next three months

  • Ramp up of construction of new power plants in South Africa, Brazil and Pakistan
  • Optimise economics of project backlog
  • Continue to mature project pipeline
  • Capital Markets Update to be held on 29 September 2022

Financial review

Mikkel Tørud, CFO

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Proportionate financials

NOK million
Revenues Q2'22 Q1'22 Q2'21 2021
Power Production 1,015 933 875 3,890
Services 79 66 68 260
Development & Construction 25 5 51 137
Corporate 12 10 13 42
Total 1,130 1,014 1,007 4,329
EBITDA
Power Production 617 490 660 2,949
Services 20 16 24 75
Development & Construction -81 -75 -54 -223
Corporate -39 -34 -28 -114
Total 517 398 601 2,686
EBIT
Power Production 340 -554 432 1,977
Services 18 15 23 70
Development & Construction -81 -193 -56 -301
Corporate -47 -40 -35 -140
Total 230 -772 364 1,606

Power Production • Revenue of NOK 1,015 million (875)

Q2'22 vs Q2'21

  • Increase mainly driven by Philippines and currency effects
  • Partly offset by Ukraine
  • Gross profit of NOK 810 million (808) and EBITDA of NOK 617 million (660):
  • Increased purchase of power in the Philippines to fulfil sales contracts
  • Opex increased currency effects, Ukraine, Argentina and nonrecurring cost

Develop. & Construction and Corporate

  • Strong focus on pipeline growth
  • Ramp-up of construction activities

A solid financial position

  • Group free cash of NOK 1,981 million
  • Available undrawn credit facilities NOK 1,830 million
  • Group* book equity of NOK 10,949 million
  • Agreed revised payment plan for the construction loan in Ukraine from Power China
(NOK
million)
Consolidated Project
level
Group
level*
Total
prop.
Cash 3,784 1,809 1,981 3,790
Debt -21,019 -13,039 -7,932 -20,972
Net debt -17,234 -11,230 -5,952 -17,182

(*) Defined as 'recourse group' in the corporate bond and loan agreements, where restricted cash is excluded. 14

Consolidated financial position (NOK million)

14

Q2'22 movement of the Group's free cash

• Total liquidity available of NOK 3.8 billion (including undrawn credit facilities)

Movement of cash in 'recourse group' as defined in the corporate bond and loan agreements.

Scatec is starting construction projects with NOK 15.3 billion of capex

  • NOK 15.3 billion capex for 1.2 GW under construction;
  • Funded by NOK 10.3 billion of non-recourse project finance representing leverage of 67%
  • Scatec holding on average 50% of the equity;
  • Total Scatec equity of NOK 2.5 billion (NOK 2.0 billion remaining)
  • To be injected over an 18 month construction period
  • Total Development & Construction contract value of NOK 8.9 billion with an expected gross margin of 10-12% - in line with guidance

1.2 GW under construction Project capital structure – NOK billion

Power Production – Philippines Short-term impact by seasonality long-term asset values increasing

  • Q2'22 production 20% above 5-year average as expected
  • Production in 2H'22 expected to exceed contractual volumes, benefitting from continued high spot prices
  • Q3'22 production expected 25% above the five-year average and 45% above the same period last year
  • 560 640 GWh (100% basis) / 280-320 GWh (proportionate basis)
  • Favourable hydrology and shift in product mix
  • Long-term asset values increasing capturing higher energy prices over time with a premium for flexibility

Quarterly power production – GWh (100%)

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Guidance

Power Production1) Q2'22 Q3'22 FY2022
Production -
GWh
916 1,060-1,160 3,900 –
4,100
EBITDA -
NOK million
2,500 –
2,700
  • 25% above average production in the Philippines in Q3'22
  • FY2022 EBITDA increased by NOK 150 million reflecting currency exchange rate development

Development & Construction

  • Total contract value (revenues) of NOK 8.9 billion with an expected gross margin of 10-12%
  • D&C revenues based on "percentage of completion" progress following and "S-Curve" during 18-months construction period

Services & Corporate

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Services 2022 EBITDA is expected in line with 2021. Corporate 2022 EBITDA is expected slightly below 2021

1) Proportionate production volume based on production from plants in operations at the end of Q2'22. EBITDA based on currency rates as per year end of Q2'22.

Power Production financials – proportionate

Q2'22 Q1'22 Q2'21 2021
Power production (GWh)
Solar & Wind 523 527 456 2,002
Hydro the Philippines 135 100 111 729
Hydro Laos and Uganda 259 241 293 1,092
Total 916 868 860 3,823
Revenues (NOK million)
Solar & Wind 476 479 464 1,971
Hydro the Philippines 376 316 254 1,310
Hydro Laos and Uganda 163 138 156 608
Total 1,015 933 875 3,889
EBITDA (NOK million)
Solar & Wind 336 293 367 1,521
Hydro the Philippines 133 73 149 874
Hydro Laos and Uganda 148 124 143 554
Total 617 490 660 2,949

20 Revenues from Power Production from 2021 has been adjusted due to change in accounting policy, disclosed in note 10 in Q2'22 report Revenues and EBITDA for Solar & Wind include other asset ownership expenses in the Power Production segment

Our asset portfolio

Plants in operation
MW interest
Theun Hinboun, Laos 525 20%
Magat, Philippines 388 50%
Benban, Egypt 380 51%
Upington, South Africa 258 46%
Bujagali, Uganda 255 28%
Quantum Solar Park, Malaysia 197 100%
Apodi, Brazil 162 44%
Progressovka, Ukraine 148 100%
Binga, Philippines 140 50%
Guanizuil IIA, Argentina 117 50%
Ambuklao, Philippines 105 50%
Kalkbult, South Africa 75 45%
Dreunberg, South Africa 75 45%
Agua Fria, Honduras 60 40%
Chigirin, Ukraine 55 100%
Boguslav, Ukraine 54 100%
Rengy, Ukraine 47 51%
Redsol, Malaysia 47 100%
Jordan, Jordan 43 62%
Linde, South Africa 40 45%
Mocuba, Mozambique 40 53%
Dam Nai, Vietnam 39 100%
Los Prados, Honduras 35 70%
Kamianka, Ukraine 32 61%
Czech, Czech Republic 20 100%
Maris Hydro, Philippines 9 50%
Asyv, Rwanda 9 54%
Total 3,355 52%
Capacity
MW
Economic
interest
Under construction Capacity
MW
Economic
interest
Project pipeline
Kenhardt, South Africa
Mendubim, Brazil
Sukkur, Pakistan
Release
Total
540
531
150
45
51%
33%
75%
100%
1,266 50%
Project backlog Capacity
MW
Economic
interest
Tunisia 360 51%
South Africa 273 55%
Egypt H
2
260 52%
Lesotho 20 48%
Philippines 20 50%
Total 933 53%
Capacity
MW
Share in %
Solar 6,298 43%
Wind 5,540 37%
Hydro 2,148 15%
P2X 500 3%
Release 300 2%
Total 14,786 100%

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