Investor Presentation • May 6, 2022
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Q1 2022 UPDATE 4
Events after the end of quarter
Forward looking decarbonisation businesses in a synergistic ecosystem
Industry-scale battery service storage provider for international markets
Leading international tech company with green induction applications and technologies
Global technology driven powder producer for 3D printing, battery anodes & micro electronics
Cyber secure space & satellite comms services anywhere
Digital energy and infrastructure solutions for the green transition
Active transformer of big data intensive companies
500 GWh production in NO2
Recurring revenue constituted 65 percent of total revenues and reached NOK 185 million in the quarter, a growth of 13 percent from the first quarter of 2021.
SaaS revenues were NOK 66 million in the quarter, an increase of 40% compared to Q1 2021.
Strong performance in Energy segment with 26% growth, due especially to tailwind in trading software.
900 deals in the quarter is a new Volue record.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased NOK 7 million to NOK 45 million, as Volue continued to invest in SaaS products and new markets, driven by planned efforts to reach long term targets.
Total operating revenues decreased to CAD 6.5 million (7.6 million), due to systems revenue volatility.
Powder revenue in Q1 grew 5% year-on-year, and increased order intake by 69%.
Revenue was limited by powder production capacity, which through machine performance upgrades and adding more machines, will increase by 70% by year-end.
Order backlog for advanced materials continued to grow to CAD 10.8 million at the end of the first quarter, a 54% increase from Q1, 2021
Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 was CAD -2.8 million, somewhat better than CAD -3.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021
Total operating revenues increased 11% to NOK 296 million (266). Operating profit (EBIT) at NOK 12.9 million (NOK 2.7), equals a margin of 4.4%, which is below target profitability.
The business is still negatively affected by the general disturbances in global supply chain, and regional effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, the order intake continues its positive trajectory, driven by new orders in all regions. The company ended the first quarter with an order backlog of EUR 115 million compared to a backlog of EUR 100 million at the end of Q4 2021.
Revenue and margins in the first quarter generally reflect solid project execution and sharp development of the group's product portfolio.
Q1 2022 UPDATE
Total operating revenue for the first quarter amounted to £18.9 million (17.9 million), a growth of 5.6%.
Higher gross margin largely due to increased government airtime and government projects compared to last year, in part due to the Ukraine crisis.
Leading to a strong EBITDA of £3.9 million (£3.1 million) and EBIT of £3.2 million (£2.4 million).
NSSLGlobal won £9.8 million of new business opportunities of which a significant portion of that was either new NAVCOM project and support business or governmental engineering project and system work.
Strong sales and bid pipeline. NSSLGlobal has been successful in winning complex, high margin engineering projects across maritime and governmental sectors. Exciting new sales opportunities in these sectors going forward.
PORTFOLIO UPDATE
Goal: Leading player in traffic monitoring, freud and traffic analysis for telecom operators
Strong demand for Kontali data and insight continued in Q1
The transformation journey from consulting business to a analysis-as-aservice product in Kontali is on schedule.
Launch of a new Insights portal for aquaculture planned in Q3 2022.
Goal: Leading position in data and analysis of "climate quotas" both voluntary and regulated including EAC and Carbon
Greenfact is experiencing good traction on their existing insights product. Recruitment of key personnel is well underway with several key hires signed and onboarding is scheduled for Q3.
Greenfact is investing in growth and the positioning of the company, and is currently updating their strategy to include new product lines and strengthen the analytical capabilities
Historically, Utel has had a strong focus on technology and product. Going forward, Utel will in addition strengthen their commercial capabilities.
Telecom operators demand better solutions for preventing fraud and to secure the quality of their networks. Utel will focus on specializing their offering within these areas.
Goal: Global player for digital information flow, insight and decision support in the seafood sector
Goal: A leading European ESG Tech company offering services for sustainable supply chains, reporting/EU Taxonomy, life cycle analysis
Mobilize the current organization and product to position Factlines for July 1st. This is when the Norwegian Transparency Act will enter into force.
Prepare for developing new business areas 1) sustainability accounting and reporting 2) Life cycle analysis.
Source: Nordpool Spot for historical prices (average of months), Volue Insight for forecasted prices. Prices are average of historical and forecasted months
Actual and forecasted EUR/MWh NO2, 2020-2022
In AFK we optimize our portfolio companies; from our responsible investment strategy, to onboarding and continuous improvements during the ownership period:
• Transparency on ESG -matters and a higher valuation potential
| EBIT, MNOK |
Q1 2022 |
Q1 2021 |
Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFD Induction |
13 | 3 | +10 |
| NSSLGlobal | 39 | 29 | +10 |
| Tekna | -33 | -9 | -24 |
| Volue | 14 | 21 | -7 |
| AFK Parent/Hydropower |
126 | 38 | 88 |
| Other | -10 | -4 | -6 |
| AFK consolidated |
149 | 78 | +71 |
Unique engineering competences across Asia, Europe and Americas with specialist professionals in energy, materials, electrification and enabling software and communication
Global infrastructure of plants, service hubs and supply chain, combined with highly efficient sales force
Access to customer base of thousands of blue-chip industrial companies worldwide
Software, communication, and digitalisation
Energy Transition
Material Technology AmpWell
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Figures in MW
Leading position in high-quality battery modules
Strong systems engineering and solution competence
Existing C&I market presence and insights
Pioneering agnostic energy management software
Agnostic position enabling scale and market reach
Leadership team with strong experience and insight
Market leader for advanced energy optimization software
"Across the chain" insights from energy data to trading
Dedicated capabilities in algorithmic trading
Leading capabilities in project development for energy storage
Existing project pipeline and customer relationships
Proven execution methodology and risk management
Global induction leader; emerging position in induction charging
Very broad customer base of blue chip industrial companies
Strong sales and distribution network
Proven track record for value creation in the energy space
Strong market insights and strategic/M&A support capabilities
Existing network of partners, vendors and potential customers
Potential partner
Q1 2022 UPDATE
A strategic investment company …
… combining unrivalled in-house competence with exceptional strategic partners …
… developing large scale green projects in verticals within the energy transition sphere
Value growth companies Dividend funding
AFK portfolio combines value growth potential and dividend funding companies
Driven by strong long term mega trends and with high valuation upside potential
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| MNOK | Q1 2022 |
Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1 052 | 869 |
| EBITDA | 215 | 134 |
| EBITDA % |
20,4% | 15,4% |
| EBIT | 149 | 78 |
| EBIT % |
14,2% | 9,0% |
| Net Financials |
-11 | -1 |
| Profit before tax |
134 | 75 |
| Tax income |
-98 | -47 |
| Net discontinued operations |
0 | 4 |
| Profit for the period (continuing operations) |
36 | 28 |
| Share (NOK)1 Basic earnings per |
0,65 | 0,59 |
1 The number of outstanding shares has been normalized due to split (25:1) on 21.11.2020. Outstanding shares 31.03.2022 was 54 896 950
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