Quarterly Report • Nov 12, 2021
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Q3 2021

The sale of Cogen Energia in Spain is part of a strategic move on Arendals Fossekompani's part, to exit all fossil fuel positions. The transaction was finalized in the third quarter. As a result of the divestment, AFK Group CO2 emissions were cut by 98 %.
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Arendals Fossekompani will pay a quarterly dividend of NOK 0.85 per share on 25 November.
The average price of electricity was NOK/kWh 0.807 in the third quarter, 15 times higher than the average spot price in Q3 2020.
The third quarter top-line is 72% higher than in the same quarter last year. Operating profit increased by 94 % year-on-year from MNOK 62 to MNOK 120.
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Based on a successful turnaround in 2020, EFD Induction reports solid top-line growth and operating profits for the fourth consecutive quarter. With a strong momentum within the offshore wind and electric vehicle segments, EFD Induction secured high order intake during the quarter.
Financial highlights Q3 2021
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNOK | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operating revenue | 1 302 | 759 | 3 037 | 2 284 |
| Operating profit | 120 | 62 | 274 | 105 |
| Margin | 9% | 8% | 9% | 5% |
| Operating profit by company | ||||
| Parent Company | 41 | -12 | 110 | -28 |
| Volue | 10 | 23 | 20 | 71 |
| NSSLGlobal | 45 | 38 | 115 | 119 |
| EFD Induction | 26 | 27 | 52 | -4 |
| Tekna | -22 | -9 | -36 | -40 |
| Other business | 20 | -5 | 13 | -12 |
| Operating profit | 120 | 62 | 274 | 105 |
| Profit before income tax | 102 | 48 | 239 | 59 |
All KPIs and graphs are based on continuing operations.For information on discontinued operations, see Note 6.






125 years later, we remain a proud producer of hydropower. Acting in accordance with nature, is part of our DNA. For us, sustainability is not a megatrend, it is what we are, and what we do. We honor a proud heritage based on the belief that natural resources also belong to future generations.
But Arendals Fossekompani is more than a producer of hydropower. We are the owner of energy and technology companies which enable the transition to a green economy. We seek a sustainable market to support a sustainable world.
At Arendals Fossekompani we value our employees. Our goal is to be a preferred employer with a motivated workforce. We believe that being part of a bigger purpose, working for a more sustainable world, brings more value and motivation to our employees.
ESG is also about turning a profit. By developing sustainable products and services, we ensure long-term value creation for shareholders, employees and society. Our portfolio companies help their customers utilize their resources in a more sustainable way, and provide techno logy, systems and solutions that make energy from renewable sources increasingly accessible and usable.
Arendals Fossekompani established its own sustainability team in 2020. The team is cross-functional with four members, all of whom work together on strategic improvement projects related to sustai nability. The team is headed by the ESG Director, who forms part of the Executive Management Team reporting directly to the Board of Directors of AFK.
Following the materiality analysis, climate risk analysis, and improved governance and reporting structures, all conducted in 2020, several improvements have been achieved. However, the overall target is to integrate ESG in our daily operating model, both for AFK and our port folio companies.
Our work within compliance and improvement of policies and guideli nes, is according to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The OECD Guidelines are also supported by the investment strategy in M&A processes and AFK's Green Bond Framework.
Following the sale of Cogen Energia, total CO2-emissions in the AFK Group are reduced by 98 per cent.
The sale of Cogen Energia is part of a strategic move on Arendals Fossekom pani's part, to exit all fossil fuel positions.
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Arendals Fossekompani (AFK) is an industrial investment company holding 7 core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. These operations employ 2,100 people in total. AFK has proud traditions in power production and owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, AFK operates globally in many forward-looking industries including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalisation, as well as various green energy technologies.
(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)
In view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors and executive management of the AFK companies have taken strong measures to safeguard employees, partners and customers of the portfolio companies.
Total operating revenues for continued operations amounted to NOK 1,302 million (759 million) in the third quarter and as at 30 September to NOK 3,037 million (2,284 million). Consolidated earnings before tax came in at NOK 102 million (48 million) for the quarter and as at 30 September at NOK 239 million (59 million). Ordinary profit after tax, but before non-controlling interests for continued operations, totalled NOK 66 million (31 million) for the quarter and as at 30 September amounted to NOK 119 million (37 million).
Other comprehensive income amounted to NOK -310 million (-55 million) for the quarter and as at 30 September to NOK -230 million (-187 million). The differences compared with the previous year primarily relate to foreign currency translation differences. The Group's total comprehensive income for the quarter came in at NOK -222 million (12 million) and as of 30 September at NOK -82 million (-105 million).
The AFK group of companies continues the solid operational performance delivering a consolidated top-line growth of 72% and operating profit growth of 94% year-on-year in the third quarter.
The solid operating profit in the quarter was mainly driven by significantly higher electricity prices in the Nordics and strong operational performance in all portfolio companies. In addition, AFK Property booked the sales of the first phase of the property development project Bryggebyen, totalling NOK 428 million, in the quarter.
Based on a successful turnaround in 2020, EFD Induction reports solid top-line growth and strong operating profits for the fourth consecutive quarter. The market is still characterized by gradual improvements from Covid-19 and supply chain constraints. However, based on strong momentum within the offshore wind and electric vehicle segments, EFD Induction secured high order intake in the quarter.
Tekna increased Additive Manufacturing production capacity in the third quarter amid strong global demand and sales accelerating in Europe. An additional atomizer began to operate in Canada, increasing, along with productivity improvements, production capacity by 25% at the end of the quarter. The outlook for Additive Manufacturing, which accounts for approximately 60% of the Tekna's total revenue, remains very positive.
While successfully defending against a cyber attack in the second quarter, Volue's annual recurring revenues (ARR) business is delivering strong financial performance in the quarter. New SaaS business contributed strongly with a growth of 72% from third quarter 2020, confirming steady progress of the ongoing SaaS transformation. Consulting services revenues were picking up to full speed towards the end of the quarter after a somewhat slower start. The company recorded very strong sales closing in the quarter with 600 smaller and larger sales closed.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 1 302 | 759 | 3 037 | 2 284 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 120 | 62 | 274 | 105 |
| Operating margin | 9% | 8% | 9% | 5% |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 102 | 48 | 239 | 59 |
| Operating cash flow | -10 | -67 | 62 | 60 |
| NIBD | -1 293 | -25 | -1 293 | -25 |
| Equity | 3 958 | 3 005 | 3 958 | 3 005 |
| Equity ratio | 58% | 49% | 58% | 49% |
EMPLOYEES 2,100
COUNTRIES 26

HEADQUARTER ARENDAL, NORWAY CHAIRMAN JON HINDAR
CEO ØRJAN SVANEVIK

NSSLGlobal reports strong sales and operating profit in the quarter, as well as solid order intake. The company won new contracts totalling GBP 4.8 million in the quarter, in addition to signing a long-term strategic agreement to collaborate on the commercial and technical aspects of Telesats's new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, Telesat Lightspeed. The company's long-term backlog provides a stable outlook going forward.
As a result of record-high electricity prices in the Nordics, AFK Hydropower contributed with substantial revenues and solid operating profit in the quarter. The average price of electricity in Price Area NO2 was NOK 0.807/kWh (NOK 0.052/kWh) in the third quarter, 15 times higher than the average price in the third quarter last year, lifiting revenues from AFK Hydropower to NOK 68 million (6 million) and operating profit to NOK 41 million (-12 million). Total revenues as per 30 September are tripled compared to the entire year of 2020.
On 28 July AFK announced the agreement with European energy company MET Group for the sale of 100% of the shares in Cogen Energia Espana. Fully owned by AFK since 2011, Cogen Energia is recognized as a premier player in the Spanish cogeneration market. The sale of Cogen Energia is part of AFK's corporate strategy to exit all fossil fuel positions. With this divestment AFK Group has reduced its total CO2 emissions by 98%. The closing of the transaction took place in the third quarter and AFK has recorded a minor profit. For further information, please refer to note 6.
On 31 August AFK announced that Alytic AS, a subsidiary of AFK, had acquired a majority stake in Greenfact AS, a European company within green energy data analysis. Alytic was established by Arendals Fossekompani a year ago, to transform data-driven companies in various sectors. Greenfact is the third company in the Alytic portfolio, following the earlier acquisitions of Kontali and Utel Systems.
The AFK parent company's financial position remains solid. The company's net cash position as of 30 September amounted to NOK 909 million. In addition, the company has undrawn credit facilities of NOK 2,000 million, securing net available liquidity of NOK 2,909 million as per end of the quarter.
On 11 November the Board of Directors decided to pay an ordinary cash dividend of NOK 0.85 per share for the third quarter 2021. The dividend is set to be paid on 25 November.
On 1 October Volue announced the closing of the acquisition of German ProCom GmbH. By this acquisition Volue strengthens its position as the leading technology provider for the European energy industry, offering products and services along the entire clean energy value chain. The agreement to acquire 100% of ProCom GmbH was announced in July. Volue will add three million euros in annual recurring revenues, approximately 60 employees, and over 60 customers to its business through the acquisition.
In light of the market's estimated power price trend for 2021, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be considerably higher in 2021 than in 2020.
Following high activity levels in all portfolio companies, 2021 revenues and earnings for AFK as a whole are expected to be better than in 2020.
As the AFK portfolio companies are positioned within attractive mega trends, AFK expects continued growth in 2022. Electricity prices are expected to remain at a high level. AFK expects no significant income from property development next year.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there is a higher degree of uncertainty asociated with the 2021/2022 outlook.
Share price Share price incl. accumulated dividend (reinv.) Share price development of Arendals Fossekompani ASA (incl. dividend reinvested) - Last 10 years

Share price Share price incl. accumulated dividend (reinv.)
Following the AFK share split on 20 November 2020, in which each share was split into 25 shares, there is a total of 55,995,250 shares in the company. The share price on 31 December was NOK 184 and on 30 September NOK 309, an increase of 68% in the period. Including direct yield (dividend payouts) in the same period, total increase in shareholder value has been 85% in the first three quarters of 2021.
The trading volume in the third quarter was approximately 690,000 shares, which is approximately 40% higher than in the same quarter in 2020.
AFK total shareholder return, including dividend, during the last 10 years is on average (CAGR) 32 per cent per year. This translates to a return of 16 times the investment in the period.

Headquarter Oslo, Norway
AFK ownership
Listed at Oslo Børs Market cap (30.09) 6,892 MNOK
60.1 %
Headquarter Sherbrooke, Canada AFK ownership 79.8 %
Listed at Euronext Growth, Oslo Market cap (30.09) 4,734 MNOK

Bøylefoss and Flatenfoss hydropower plants generate approximately 500 GWh annually. Bøylefoss became operational in 1913 and Flatenfoss in 1927.
AFK develops two sustainable energy companies within offshore wind (partnering with Ferd AS) and ammonia (partnering with Grieg Maritime Group AS), and also invests in solar power and batteries.
Bryggebyen in Arendal is the largest of several AFK property development projects. When finalized, Bryggebyen will have transformed a former wharf into a new residential area.
Arendals Fossekompani is the majority owner of five international portfolio companies and two Norwegian hydropower plants. AFK also holds positions in several green energy companies, and is a developer of property projects.
AFK ownership
98.7 %



AFK ownership 80 % Headquarter London, UK
AFK ownership 100 % Headquarter Arendal, Norway Bryggebyen Gullknapp
Headquarter Skien, Norway

Property

Production in the quarter was around normal levels. Although precipitation in the period was lower than normal, operational pressure remained high due to the high prices in the spot market. Electricity prices in southern Norway rose in the third quarter due to strong prices for coal, gas and CO2, lifting the European prices. This together with the NO2 price area facing a strong deficit in hydro reservoir levels due to low inflow and stronger export to the UK after commissioning of a new North Sea Link, trigger relatively strong connection to the high European prices. The plants had some interruptions due to planned maintenance and inspections during this quarter.
Power generation in the third quarter amounted to 83,6 GWh (52,5 GWh). The average spot price in the NO2 price area was NOK 0.807/kWh (NOK 0.052/kWh). AFK has a defined strategy of selling hydropower production in the day-ahead (spot) market. Precipitation and inflow in the first nine months of 2021 was respectively around 88% and 77% of the norm for the watercourse.
The figure below shows the power price (NO2) and power generation for Arendals Fossekompani per week for the period 30/06/2020 – 30/09/2021.
Essential audits and maintenance routines took place in the quarter in accordance with established control procedures for the hydropower facilities.
The AFK parent company's financial position remains solid. The company's net cash position as at 30 September amounted to NOK 909 million. In addition, the company has undrawn credit facilities of NOK 2,000 million, securing net available liquidity of NOK 2,909 as per end of the quarter.
AFK Parent Company comprises the AFK Group Management located at the headquarters in Arendal and AFK Hydropower located in Froland.
AFK Hydropower produces electricity in the Arendal watercourse. The Bøylefoss and Flatenfoss hydropower stations produce in excess of 500 GWh annually.
AFK Group Management focuses on the development of new sustainable business opportunities, active ownership of portfolio companies, power generation, property projects and management of financial investments.
Power generation (GWh/Week) Power price (EUR/MWh)

| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 68 | 6 | 210 | 44 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 41 | -12 | 110 | -28 |
| Operating margin | 60% | -205% | 52% | -64% |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 354 | 56 | 1 538 | 86 |
| Operating cash flow | 50 | -12 | 124 | -64 |
| NIBD | -909 | -167 | -909 | -167 |
| Equity | 2 953 | 2 919 | 2 953 | 2 919 |
| Equity ratio | 82% | 77% | 82% | 77% |
| Operating revenue | 66 | 4 | 202 | 38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 49 | -6 | 145 | -6 |
| Operating margin | 74% | - | 72% | - |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 49 | -6 | 145 | -6 |
| Profit for the period | 20 | 0 | 57 | 1 |
Volue's annual recurring revenues (ARR) business delivered strong financial performance in the third quarter. New SaaS business contributed strongly with a growth of 72 % from the third quarter of 2020, confirming steady progress of the ongoing SaaS transformation. Consulting services revenues were picking up to full speed towards the end of the quarter after a somewhat slower start. The company recorded very strong sales closing in the quarter with 600 smaller and larger sales closed.
After quarter end, Volue announced final closing of the ProCom acquisition with a preliminary purchase price of EUR 3.25 million, partly settled through cash and issue of new shares. ProCom is headquartered in Achen, Germany and a market leader for optimisation in the DACH region with 60+ clients and ARR of EUR 3 million. A 100-day post-merger integration program has been initiated with ProCom becoming part of the Energy segment.
Total operating revenues in the quarter amounted to NOK 239 million (209 million) and year to date as of 30 September, NOK 729 million (652 million). Earnings before tax for the quarter totalled NOK 10 million (19 million) and as of 30 September NOK 21 million (66 million).
The revenue growth year on year was mainly driven by the Energy Segment, increasing by 28%. European expansion continues to be the main driver for growth through new markets and solution such as trading, optimalisation, forecast and analyses. Sales closings were strong also in third quarter, and annual recurring revenue increased by 15% compared to third quarter 2020.
The company delivered significant growth in SaaS revenues of 72% from third quarter last year. Volue sees a continued strong market outlook and is expanding its international footprint by establishing presence in Japan, a major market with several opportunities to build a leading position.
OWNERSHIP AFK 60.1%
EMPLOYEES 700
COUNTRIES 8

HEADQUARTER OSLO, NORWAY
CHAIRMAN ØRJAN SVANEVIK CEO TROND STRAUME Serving more than 2,200 customers in 40+ countries, Volue is a leading supplier of technology and enabler of the green transition. Volue is working across three major industry segments: energy, power grid and infrastructure. With 50 years of green technology expertise, Volue offers software solutions, systems and market insight that optimise production, trading, distribution and consumption of energy, as well as infrastructure and construction projects. Volue provides critical services to infrastructure paving the way for a clean, flexible, reliable and profitable energy future.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 239 | 209 | 729 | 652 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 10 | 23 | 20 | 71 |
| Operating margin | 4% | 11% | 3% | 11% |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 10 | 19 | 21 | 66 |
| Operating cash flow | -62 | -82 | 59 | 101 |
| NIBD | -383 | -271 | -383 | -271 |
| Equity | 752 | 417 | 752 | 417 |
| Equity ratio | 52% | 41% | 52% | 41% |

EBIT for the period is somewhat down from corresponding quarter last year, reflecting increasing R&D spend and skewed consulting revenue pick up.
Volue continued the positive development in the third quarter of 2021 and has a solid position for profitable growth and expansion. The ambition is to create a NOK 2 billion revenue company by 2025, with the following additional mid- to long-term targets: 15% annual organic revenue growth, SaaS revenues share of more than 50%, recurring revenues towards 80% and an adjusted EBITDA margin towards 30%.
OWNERSHIP AFK 80.6%
EMPLOYEES 176
COUNTRIES 4

HEADQUARTER SHERBROOKE, CANADA CHAIRMAN ØRJAN SVANEVIK**
CEO LUC DIONNE
Tekna increased Additive Manufacturing production capacity in the third quarter amid strong global demand and sales accelerating in Europe. An additional atomizer began to operate in Canada, increasing, along with productivity improvements, production capacity by 25% at the end of the quarter. The outlook for Additive Manufacturing, which accounts for approximately 60% of the Tekna's total revenue, remains very positive.
In the Printed Electronics segment, the qualification of customers developed positively and Tekna is on track to secure its first commercial customer in 2022. Tekna has initiated talks with industrial scale-up partners in Asia and gained a new pipeline customer entry in Taiwan. Tekna is pursuing negotiations to lease a production facility in Sherbrooke, Canada, which would provide capacity of up to 25 tons of powder annually by 2023.
In the Energy Storage segment, Tekna's development is progressing according to schedule, industrial-pilot capacity ready in early 2022. Discussions are ongoing with LG Chem on a second potential joint development agreement.
Tekna launched its PlasmaSonic product line, targeting civil aviation in the orbital space and hypersonic flight industry, which has an estimated size of CAD 270 billion.
Total operating revenues in Q3 amounted to MCAD 5.6 (6.5 million). Total revenue was affected by lower systems revenue (42% decrease), which is returning to guided yearly run-rates in Q4. The total order backlog stood at a solid CAD 12 million, of which CAD 8.0 million (5.2 million) for materials, which represents a 57% increase.
Materials revenue in Q3 grew 10% from Q3 2020, with 77% of sales generated from recurring customers. Tekna's most popular Additive Manufacturing powder sold out and the company focused on securing inventory for strategic customers. Yearto-date total revenue and materials revenue improved 43% and 40% respectively over 2020.
Tekna is operating an additional plasma system that, along with productivity improvements, will increase capacity by 25% and address the growing demand of its customers.
Tekna is a world-leading provider of advanced materials for 3D printing in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors and is well positioned in the growing market for advanced nanomaterials within the global electronics and batteries industries.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK* | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 39 | 45 | 142 | 103 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -31 | -9 | -45 | -40 |
| Operating margin | - | - | - | - |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -37 | -11 | -53 | -47 |
| Operating cash flow | -38 | -2 | -85 | -28 |
| NIBD | -234 | 315 | -234 | 315 |
| Equity | 576 | 6 | 576 | 6 |
| Equity ratio | 89% | 1% | 89% | 1% |
* Currency rates (NOK/CAD): End Q3 2021: 6.89 / Average Q3 2021: 6.83 / Average Q3 2020: 7.04.
** On 24 November, an Extraordinary General Meeting will be presented with a proposal to appoint Morten Henriksen as Chairman of the Board.

Tekna is well positioned for profitable growth and has a proven track-record of scalability, with about 80% recurring sales. Revenues are driven by global megatrends, led by accelerating demand for high-quality micro and nano materials, and a growing market share due to the uniqueness of the materials produced. Tekna can maintain solid margins due to its scalable business model and high contribution margins.
The company has an ambition to grow 2020 materials revenues of CAD ~13 million to a run-rate of CAD ~22 million in 2021.
Tekna targets mid- to long-term total revenue CAGR of 40-50%, with an EBITDA margin of around 25%, enabling the company to deliver high returns.
For 2030, the company has set the following targets:
OWNERSHIP AFK 80%
EMPLOYEES 205
COUNTRIES 8

HEADQUARTER SURREY, UK
CHAIRMAN ARILD NYSÆTHER CEO SALLY-ANNE RAY
Total operating revenues in the third quarter amounted to NOK 239 million (214 million) and as at 30 September to NOK 666 million (662 million). Consolidated earnings before tax came in at NOK 44 million (37 million) and as at 30 September NOK 114 million (117 million).
Increased revenues and earnings compared with the same quarter last year are mainly due to higher margin Airtime packages in the quarter.
The company won £4.8m of new business opportunities in the quarter, the majority of which were either new VSAT leasing orders or governmental or maritime engineering projects.

In the quarter, the company announced a long-term strategic co-operation agreement to collaborate on the commercial and technical aspects of Telesat's new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, Telesat Lightspeed.
In October, after a two-year qualification process, NSSLGlobal with partners submitted a best and final offer for a multi-year project for the British MoD. Contract award is currently scheduled for late 2022.
NSSLGlobal expects 2021 revenues to be in line with 2020, while operating profit is expected to weaken due to a contract in 2020 that had particularly good margins.
NSSLGlobal is an independent provider of satellite communications and IT support that delivers high-quality voice and data services across the globe, regardless of location or terrain. NSSLGlobal's activities are divided into three main areas: Airtime, Hardware and Service. Its main customers are within the maritime segment, the military and government sector, large international corporations and the oil and gas industry.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 229 | 214 | 666 | 662 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 45 | 38 | 115 | 119 |
| Operating margin | 20% | 18% | 17% | 18% |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 44 | 37 | 114 | 117 |
| Operating cash flow | 56 | 32 | 109 | 144 |
| NIBD | -263 | -279 | -263 | -279 |
| Equity | 413 | 395 | 413 | 395 |
| Equity ratio | 53% | 50% | 53% | 50% |

OWNERSHIP AFK 98.7%
EMPLOYEES 971
COUNTRIES 17

HEADQUARTER SKIEN, NORWAY
CHAIRMAN ØRJAN SVANEVIK CEO BJØRN E. PETERSEN EFD Induction delivers advanced green power technology based on induction technology throughout the world. Group activities are concentrated in three activity areas: Induction Heating Machines (IHM), Induction Power Systems (IPS) and Spares and Service (SAS). Its main customers are in the automotive industry, wind turbines, pipe production, the electronics industry, the cable industry and mechanical engineering.
Total operating revenues in the third quarter amounted to NOK 292 million (274 million) and as at 30 September to NOK 839 million (789 million). Consolidated earnings before tax for the quarter totalled NOK 23 million (23 million) and as at 30 September NOK 43 million (-16 million).
Operating revenues for EFD Induction in the third quarter were higher than the corresponding quarter previous year but are still characterized by a gradual improvement from Covid-19 and global supply chain constraints.
The order intake remains strong for the company with the order intake continuing to improve towards pre-covid levels in the third quarter.

Operating profit improved in the quarter, mainly due to increased activity and reduced costs. A change in practice for IFRS-accounting principles related to implementation of cloud-based software solutions led to a one-time negative effect on operating profit of NOK3 million in the quarter.
The market situation is expected to gradually improve through 2021, but the market is still characterized by a significant degree of uncertainty.
Adjusted for extraordinary income from a property sale in 2020, EFD Induction revenues and operating profit in 2021 are expected to be higher than in 2020.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 292 | 274 | 839 | 789 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 26 | 27 | 52 | -4 |
| Operating margin | 9% | 10% | 6% | -1% |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 23 | 23 | 43 | -16 |
| Operating cash flow | 31 | -11 | 24 | -18 |
| NIBD | 24 | 123 | 24 | 123 |
| Equity | 389 | 349 | 389 | 349 |
| Equity ratio | 37% | 35% | 37% | 35% |

Alytic invests in data-driven companies with a clear potential for scaling up the business through digital transformation. Investments will typically be in companies with unique domain knowledge and expertise, and with a clear pathway to growth.
In August, Alytic acquired Greenfact, a European company within green energy data and analysis. Greenfact is the third company in the Alytic portfolio. The acquisition of Greenfact fits well with Alytic's strategy to accelerate data-driven companies to become international Software-as-a-Service champions.
Greenfact is a green-tech leader with strong domain competence, a strong brand, ongoing SaaS business and a large potential for growth. Alytic's ambition is to develop Greenfact into a company that provides relevant data and insight into how companies can optimize and develop their climate ambitions and risks.
Kontali has served as the leading knowledge-based consultancy and data provider for the fish farming industry, collecting production data, establishing the first production and market simulation models, and developing the salmon database. Kontali is widely regarded as a leading competence center on aquaculture and fisheries with a strong global presence systemizing the world of fisheries and aquaculture.

Utel Systems is a leading provider of services for network monitoring and analysis, with strong domain expertise, and a solid platform for product expansion and international scalability. Utel Systems serves telecom carriers, fixed and mobile network operators, service providers, wholesale suppliers, intelligence services, police security services, the military, and authorities. Clients include Norwegian telecom giant Telenor, British Telecom and Japanese KDDI, Softbank Mobile and NTT DoCoMo.
Alytic's mandate is to continue growing its portfolio. New acquisitions are expected early next year.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 7 | 19 | ||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -5 | -7 | ||
| Operating margin | - | - | ||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -5 | -7 | ||
| Operating cash flow | -5 | -5 | ||
| NIBD | -35 | -35 | ||
| Equity | 87 | 87 | ||
| Equity ratio | 72% | 72% |

CHAIRMAN MORTEN HENRIKSEN
OWNERSHIP AFK 100 %
EMPLOYEES 42

COUNTRIES
2

Arendals Fossekompani and Ferd, two of Norway's leading industrial investment companies, have come together to establish the offshore wind company Seagust, which intends to apply for offshore wind acreage in Norway's upcoming licensing round. Seagust is structured as a 50:50 joint venture between AFK and Ferd, with a mandate to become an offshore wind developer with operations domestically and internationally.
Arendals Fossekompani and Grieg Maritime Group have joined forces to create a world-leading provider of green ammonia. The company is dedicated to developing the next generation green fuels for shipping and transportation. The company builds on extensive first-hand experience: Grieg Maritime Group has more than 60 years of experience in shipping. Arendals Fossekompani has 125 years of experience in industrial developments and green power production.
Energy storage for grid operators, renewable producers and industrials will be in demand during and following the green transition. Smart storage is an enabler for renewables, as it solves problems of volatility and intermittency. The concept has numerous links to Volue, Tekna, Beyonder and EFD Induction.
Volatility creates intraday high-speed algo-based opportunities. The storage concept will enable AFK and partners to trade short-term on stored energy. Trading will be done through a to-be established platforn, leveraging Volue components, hence showcasing Volue capabilities.
Norsun is a Norwegian solar energy company that manufactures and markets high performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar energy industry. Dedicated to high efficiency n-type wafers, the company is an established supplier to tier-one cell manufacturers. NorSun was established in 2005 by Alf Bjørseth, the well-known founder of REC. A year later, Arendals Fossekompani took an active position in NorSun. Today, AFK holds a 15.7 per cent stake in the company.
Beyonder, founded in 2016, develops batteries with high power, fast charging and long lifetime for industry and commercial infrastructure. Utilizing super activated carbon made from residual sawdust from the Norwegian forestry industry, Beyonder aims to produce battery cells for tomorrow´s green infrastructure. AFK has a 3.9 per cent stake in Beyonder, joining investors such as Equinor Technology Invest, DSD Investering, and Must Invest.
AFK Green Energy Development comprises development of sustainable energy solutions, such as offshore wind, ammonia, storage, trading, solar energy, and batteries.
AFK has various property investments, mainly in the Arendal area. Vindholmen Eiendom AS represents the largest development project, in which the former Vindholmen wharf is being developed for combined residential and commercial use under the name Bryggebyen.
The first two phases of the Bryggebyen real estate development project were finalized in September. Apartment sales have been very good with 111 of 113 apartments sold as per end-October.
As per 30 September, 98 apartments had been delivered to the buyers, resulting in AFK Property having booked the corresponding sales value of NOK 428 million in the quarter. The sales value of the additional apartments sold will be booked in the fourth quarter.
To satisfy the market AFK made the decision in October to initiate phase 3 of the project, adding a further 49 apartments.
AFK Property is the majority owner of this property which comprises an airport as well as an area of 200,000 sqm. The main user of the airport facility is OSM Aviation Academy, which runs a pilot school at the premises. Future plans include establishing a center for drones as well as a hub for electrified aviation.

Gullknapp is located about 15 km north of Arendal. Due to the size of the property, its vicinity to the E18 highway and Arendal Port, and near access to the power grid of both DSO and TSO, it has a huge potential as a future site for battery production, data center and other power-intensive activities and industry. Power levels of several 100 MW are available from the nearby grid.
The commercial property Bedriftsveien 17 has been part of AFK since 2015. The 3,500 sqm building has been completely refurbished and is now fully let to Scanmatic AS on a 25-year bare-house agreement.
Bedriftsveien 17 is located in the middle of the emerging commercial area Krøgenes, 3 km east of down-town Arendal. The area has grown in attractiveness with a new feed-in road to the new E18 highway recently completed.
This property, located along the Skien River, just one kilometer south of downtown Skien, was acquired in 2020. The 4,700 sqm building is fully let to EFD Induction on a 15-year bare-house agreement. As the city of Skien expands, this 12,000 sqm river
property will be attractive both for commercial and residential
development.
Following the share split on 20 November 2020, with each share in AFK being split into 25 shares, there are now a total of 55,995,250 shares in the company. As at 30 September a total of 1,106,550 were treasury shares. In the third quarter 687,430 shares were traded, representing 1.2% of the total number of shares.
The share price on 30 June was NOK 299 and on 30 Septem ber NOK 309.
AFK is exposed to credit risk, market risk and liquidity risk. These matters are described in detail in Note 16 to the annual financial statements for 2020.
The company's related parties comprise subsidiaries, asso ciates and members of the Board of Directors and executive management. Transactions between AFK companies and other related parties are based on the principles of market value and arm's length distance. Transactions carried out between related parties are detailed in Note 4. None of these transactions are considered of material importance for the company's financial position or earnings.
Individual Board members and senior executives at AFK bought shares in the company during the quarter. For more details see the published stock market notifications.
In light of the market's estimated power price trend for 2021, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expec ted to be considerably higher in 2021 than in 2020.
Following high activity levels in all portfolio companies, 2021 revenues and earnings for AFK as a whole are expected to be better than in 2020.
As the AFK portfolio companies are positioned within attractive mega trends, AFK expects continued growth in 2022. Electri city prices are expected to remain at a high level. AFK expects no significant income from property development next year.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there is a higher degree of uncertainty asociated with the 2021/2022 outlook.
In view of the market's estimated energy price trend for 2021, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be considerably higher in 2021 than in 2020. Actual energy prices will however depend on many factors, including oil and gas prices, weather conditions, temperatures etc.
Having successfully defended against the cyber attack, Volue expects higher revenues in 2021 than in 2020 with overall good operational performance.
Adjusted for extraordinary items in 2020, Tekna's revenues and operating profit in 2021 are expected to be higher than in 2020.
NSSLGlobal expects 2021 revenues to be in line with 2020, while operating profit is expected to weaken due to a contract in 2020 that had particularly good margins.
Adjusted for income from a property sale in 2020, EFD Induction's revenues and operating profit in 2021 are expected to be higher than in 2020. .
The Board of Directors emphasises that significant uncertainty is associated with assessments of future circumstances and that the Covid-19 pandemic gives rise to particularly great uncertainty.

| Amount in MNOK | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | Full year | |
| Assets | |||||
| Fixed assets | 946 | 977 | 997 | 985 | |
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 1 038 | 1 013 | 766 | 964 | |
| Investment in equity companies | 7 | 5 | - | 9 | |
| Net pension assets | 25 | 27 | 19 | 16 | |
| Non-current receivables and investments | 332 | 327 | 237 | 305 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 103 | 110 | 124 | 132 | |
| Non-current assets | 2 451 | 2 459 | 2 144 | 2 412 | |
| Inventories | 534 | 818 | 650 | 673 | |
| Contract assets | 182 | 183 | 170 | 161 | |
| Total receivables | 1 173 | 719 | 655 | 709 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 461 | 2 746 | 1 256 | 1 688 | |
| Financial assets at fair value through OCI | 15 | 17 | 656 | 735 | |
| Financial assets clas. as held for trading | - | - | 10 | 10 | |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 6 | - | 650 | 617 | 598 |
| Current assets | 4 365 | 5 133 | 4 013 | 4 575 | |
| Total assets | 6 817 | 7 592 | 6 157 | 6 987 | |
| Equity and liabilities | |||||
| Common stock | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | |
| Other paid in capital | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
| Own shares | -64 | -64 | -64 | -64 | |
| Other reserves | -11 | 15 | 676 | 704 | |
| Retained earnings | 3 260 | 3 244 | 2 035 | 2 680 | |
| Owner's equity | 3 418 | 3 427 | 2 877 | 3 553 | |
| Minority Interest | 541 | 513 | 128 | 303 | |
| Total equity | 8 | 3 958 | 3 940 | 3 005 | 3 856 |
| Bond | 497 | 497 | - | - | |
| Non-current borrowings | 261 | 262 | 615 | 423 | |
| Employee benefits | 33 | 33 | 41 | 26 | |
| Provisions | 19 | 38 | 4 | 41 | |
| Deferred taxes | 85 | 70 | 58 | 55 | |
| RoU liabilities, non-current | 139 | 154 | 169 | 178 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 1 034 | 1 053 | 887 | 723 | |
| Bond | - | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Interest and ex rate swap | - | 93 | 131 | 107 | |
| Interest-bearing current borrowings | 355 | 611 | 141 | 236 | |
| Bank overdraft | 102 | -185 | 122 | 87 | |
| Accounts payable | 469 | 464 | 514 | 582 | |
| Payable income tax | 78 | 76 | 57 | 52 | |
| Contract liabilities | 210 | 242 | 147 | 153 | |
| RoU-liabilities, current | 62 | 64 | 57 | 54 | |
| Other current liabilities | 550 | 502 | 443 | 450 | |
| Liabilities classified as held for sale | 6 | - | 431 | 352 | 387 |
| Current liabilities | 1 824 | 2 598 | 2 265 | 2 408 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 6 817 | 7 592 | 6 157 | 6 987 |
| Amount in MNOK | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q3 | Q2 | Q3 Year to date Year to date | Full year | |||
| Continuing operations | |||||||
| Sales revenues | 7 | 1 297 | 861 | 744 | 3 021 | 2 240 | 3 102 |
| Total other Income | 5 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 44 | 56 | |
| Operating revenue | 1 302 | 866 | 759 | 3 037 | 2 284 | 3 157 | |
| Cost of sales | 675 | 283 | 270 | 1 226 | 758 | 1 062 | |
| Total staff cost | 333 | 338 | 290 | 1 020 | 926 | 1 307 | |
| Total other operating cost | 2 | 114 | 119 | 84 | 352 | 319 | 387 |
| Operating expense | 1 122 | 739 | 644 | 2 597 | 2 003 | 2 756 | |
| EBITDA | 180 | 127 | 115 | 440 | 281 | 401 | |
| Depreciation | 2 | 44 | 46 | 38 | 129 | 128 | 170 |
| Amortisation | 15 | 4 | 15 | 36 | 47 | 62 | |
| Impairment loss from PPE | 3 | 1 | - | -0 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Operating profit | 120 | 77 | 62 | 274 | 105 | 161 | |
| Finance income and finance costs | |||||||
| Finance income | 8 | 8 | 6 | 43 | 55 | 59 | |
| Finance cost | 3 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 71 | 101 | 106 |
| Net financial items | -15 | -12 | -14 | -28 | -46 | -47 | |
| Equity company income | -3 | -3 | - | -8 | - | -14 | |
| Profit before income tax | 102 | 61 | 48 | 239 | 59 | 99 | |
| Provision for income tax | 35 | 37 | 17 | 119 | 21 | 34 | |
| Profit for the period, continuing operations | 66 | 25 | 31 | 119 | 37 | 66 | |
| Profit (-loss) from discontinued operation | 6 | 21 | 4 | 36 | 29 | 44 | 54 |
| Profit for the period | 88 | 28 | 68 | 148 | 82 | 120 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| Minority interest income | 6 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 39 | 58 | |
| Equity holders of the parent | 82 | 24 | 55 | 129 | 43 | 62 | |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 1,60 | 0,52 | 1,23 | 2,70 | 1,49 | 2,19 | |
| Statement of comprehensive income | |||||||
| Profit for the period | 88 | 28 | 68 | 148 | 82 | 120 | |
| FX differences on translation of foreign operations | -306 | -11 | 19 | -322 | 52 | 7 | |
| Change on Cash flow hedges | -3 | -6 | 7 | -6 | -6 | 9 | |
| Tax on OCI that may be reclassified to P&L | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | |
| OCI that may be reclassified to P&L | -308 | -16 | 24 | -326 | 46 | 14 | |
| Change in financial assets at fair value through OCI | -2 | 1 | -71 | 95 | -239 | -162 | |
| Actuarial gains and Losses | - | -0 | - | -0 | - | 4 | |
| Tax on OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | - | - | - | - | - | -1 | |
| OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | -2 | 0 | -71 | 95 | -239 | -159 | |
| OCI from discontinued operations | -0 | 5 | -9 | 2 | 6 | -15 | |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) | -310 | -11 | -55 | -230 | -187 | -160 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income | -222 | 17 | 12 | -82 | -105 | -40 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| Minority Interest | -1 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 44 | 58 | |
| Equity holders of the parent | -221 | 14 | -2 | -90 | -149 | -99 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income per share (NOK) | -4,05 | 0,31 | 0,22 | -1,49 | -1,92 | -0,73 |
| INTERIM REPORT Q3 2021 | |
|---|---|
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Note | YTD | YTD |
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Profil for the period, continuing operations | 119 | 37 |
| Adjusted for | ||
| Depreciation, Impairment and Amortization | 166 | 176 |
| Net financial items | 28 | 47 |
| Equity company income | 8 | - |
| Gain/Loss from sales of assets | -0 | -10 |
| Tax expense | 119 | 21 |
| Total after adjustments to net income | 440 | 272 |
| Change in Inventories | 143 | -159 |
| Change in trade and other receivables | -471 | -83 |
| Change in trade and other payables | -134 | 57 |
| Change in other current assets | -5 | 27 |
| Change in other current liabilities | 170 | 34 |
| Change in other provisions | -28 | 2 |
| Change in employee benefits | -2 | 4 |
| Total after adjustments to net assets | 114 | 155 |
| Tax paid | -52 | -95 |
| Net cash from operating activities A |
62 | 60 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Interest received etc. | 6 | 9 |
| Dividends received | 3 | 9 |
| Proceeds from sales of PPE | 19 | 3 |
| Purchase of PPE and intangible assets | -164 | -130 |
| Purchase of financial assets at fair value | -9 | - |
| Proceed from sale of financial assets at fair value | 834 | - |
| Purchase of other investments | -38 | -4 |
| Proceed from sale of other investments | 3 | 2 |
| Purchase of shares in subsidiaries | -20 | -1 |
| Proceeds from the sales of shares in subsidiaries | 1 223 | 66 |
| Net cash from investing activities B |
1 855 | -47 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Cash Flow from Issue Of Stock | 658 | - |
| New long-term borrowings | 543 | 277 |
| Repayment of long-term borrowings | -680 | -37 |
| Cash Flow from Payment of loans | -3 | - |
| Cash Flow from Net change in current interest bearing debt | 182 | 89 |
| Interest paid etc. | -50 | -55 |
| Dividend paid | -1 760 | -200 |
| Cash Flow from Own Shares | 1 | 4 |
| Net cash from financing activities C |
-1 111 | 78 |
| Cash Flow A+B+C |
807 | 91 |
| Opening Balance for Cash asset | 1 688 | 1 123 |
| Total effect from FX on non-Cash accounts | -34 | 41 |
| Closing Balance for Cash asset | 2 461 | 1 256 |
| 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | Year to date | Year to date | Full year |
| Sales revenue | 65 | 60 | 4 | 201 | 38 | 60 |
| Total other income | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
| Operating revenue | 68 | 63 | 6 | 210 | 44 | 70 |
| Cost of sales | -2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Total staff cost | 15 | 18 | 11 | 51 | 30 | 65 |
| Total other operating cost | 10 | 11 | 4 | 40 | 31 | 44 |
| Operating expense | 23 | 29 | 16 | 90 | 65 | 115 |
| EBITDA | 44 | 34 | -10 | 120 | -21 | -45 |
| Depreciation | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Amortisation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating profit | 41 | 31 | -12 | 110 | -28 | -55 |
| Finance income and finance costs | ||||||
| Finance income 9 |
317 | 85 | 79 | 1 465 | 182 | 622 |
| Finance cost | 5 | 16 | 10 | 37 | 68 | 64 |
| Net financial items | 313 | 68 | 69 | 1 428 | 114 | 557 |
| Profit before taxes | 354 | 99 | 56 | 1 538 | 86 | 502 |
| Provision for income tax | 24 | 21 | -9 | 76 | -17 | -18 |
| Profit for the period | 329 | 78 | 65 | 1 462 | 103 | 520 |
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 329 | 78 | 65 | 1 462 | 103 | 520 |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 6,00 | 1,43 | 1,18 | 26,63 | 1,88 | 9,48 |
| Statement of comprehensive income | ||||||
| Profit for the period | 329 | 78 | 65 | 1 462 | 103 | 520 |
| Change in financial assets at fair value through OCI | -2 | 1 | -71 | 95 | -239 | -162 |
| Actuarial gains and Losses | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Tax on OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | - | - | - | - | - | -1 |
| OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | -2 | 1 | -71 | 95 | -239 | -158 |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) | -2 | 1 | -71 | 95 | -239 | -158 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 327 | 79 | -6 | 1 556 | -136 | 362 |
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 327 | 79 | -6 | 1 556 | -101 | 362 |
| Total Comprehensive Income per share (NOK) | 5,96 | 1,44 | -0,10 | 28,35 | -2,48 | 6,59 |
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | Full year |
| Assets | ||||
| Fixed assets | 171 | 172 | 158 | 172 |
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Investment in sub | 1 638 | 1 738 | 1 663 | 1 795 |
| Intra-group loans | 5 | 5 | 398 | 142 |
| Net pension assets | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Non-current receivables and investments | 251 | 245 | 200 | 227 |
| Deferred tax assets | 60 | 66 | 85 | 84 |
| Non-current assets | 2 146 | 2 248 | 2 521 | 2 442 |
| Total receivables | 117 | 130 | 60 | 158 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1 342 | 1 564 | 562 | 766 |
| Financial assets at fair value through OCI | 15 | 17 | 656 | 735 |
| Current assets | 1 474 | 1 711 | 1 278 | 1 659 |
| Total assets | 3 619 | 3 959 | 3 799 | 4 101 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Common stock | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 |
| Other paid in capital | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Own shares | -64 | -64 | -64 | -64 |
| Other reserves | -0 | 2 | 626 | 703 |
| Retained earnings | 2 785 | 2 757 | 2 127 | 2 512 |
| Owner's equity | 2 953 | 2 928 | 2 919 | 3 383 |
| Total equity | 2 953 | 2 928 | 2 919 | 3 383 |
| Bond | 497 | 497 | - | - |
| Non-current borrowings | -1 | -1 | 379 | 217 |
| Employee benefits | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Provisions | 10 | - | - | - |
| RoU liabilities, non-current | 15 | 16 | 5 | 17 |
| Non-current liabilities | 528 | 519 | 392 | 241 |
| Bond | - | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Interest and ex rate swap | - | 93 | 131 | 107 |
| Accounts payable | 27 | 18 | 2 | 18 |
| Payable income tax | 52 | 35 | 7 | 7 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities, IC | 39 | 35 | 34 | 29 |
| RoU-liabilities, current | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Other current liabilities | 16 | 29 | 13 | 13 |
| Current liabilities | 138 | 513 | 488 | 477 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 3 619 | 3 959 | 3 799 | 4 101 |
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | YTD | YTD | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Profit for the period, continuing operations | 1 462 | 103 | |
| Adjusted for | |||
| Depreciation, Impairment and Amortization | 10 | 7 | |
| Net financial items | -1 428 | -114 | |
| Tax expense | 76 | -17 | |
| Total after adjustments to net income | 120 | -21 | |
| Change in trade and other receivables | -2 | -1 | |
| Change in trade and other payables | 9 | -22 | |
| Cash flow form Internal Accounts Payable and Receivable | -1 | 25 | |
| Change in other current liabilities | 6 | 5 | |
| Change in employee benefits | -0 | -0 | |
| Total after adjustments to net assets | 131 | -14 | |
| Tax paid | -7 | -50 | |
| Net cash from operating activities | A | 124 | -64 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||
| Interest received etc. | 4 | 8 | |
| Dividends received | 87 | 143 | |
| Purchase of PPE and intangible assets | -6 | -5 | |
| Purchase of financial assets at fair value | -9 | - | |
| Proceed from sale of financial assets at fair value | 824 | - | |
| Purchase of other investments | -25 | -3 | |
| Purchase of shares in subsidiaries | -43 | -27 | |
| Proceeds from the sales of shares in subsidiaries | 1 320 | 3 | |
| Net cash from investing activities | B | 2 151 | 119 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| New long-term borrowings | 497 | 242 | |
| Repayment of long-term borrowings | -627 | -1 | |
| Cash Flow from Internal Loans and Borrowings | 191 | -51 | |
| Interest paid etc. | -31 | -32 | |
| Dividend paid | -1 730 | -154 | |
| Cash Flow from Own Shares | 1 | 3 | |
| Net cash from financing activities | C | -1 699 | 8 |
| Cash Flow | A+B+C | 576 | 63 |
| Opening Balance for Cash asset | 766 | 499 | |
| Closing Balance for Cash asset | 1 342 | 562 |
Amount in MNOK
In August 2020 Arendals Fossekompani's subsidiary Scanmatic sold its 51% shareholding in Scanmatic Elektro. Consequently, the company's financial figures have been recognised on separate lines in the income statement.
The gain on disposal of Scanmatic Elektro of MNOK 32 is included in "Profit/loss from discontinued operations".
Scanmatic Elektro's key figures relating to the income statement for 2020 are presented below.
| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| 01.01 - 11.08 | |
| Operating revenues and operating costs | |
| Operating revenue | 181 |
| Operating expense | 168 |
| Depreciation | 4 |
| Operating profit | 10 |
| Net financial items | -0 |
| Profit before taxes | 9 |
| Provision for income tax | 2 |
| Net income from discontinued operations | 7 |
| Profit from the sale of Scanmatic Elektro | 32 |
| Net discontinued operations income (after tax) | 39 |
Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) 0,71
The financial statements for the quarter have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The report does not include all the information required in full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for 2020.
The accounting policies for 2020 are described in the Annual Report for 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with EU-approved IFRSs and associated interpretations, as well as the additional Norwegian disclosure requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Accounting Act and stock exchange regulations and rules, applicable as at 31 December 2020. The same policies have been applied in the preparation of the interim financial statements as at 30 September 2021.
New standards effective from 1 January 2021 have had no material effect on the financial statements.
Areas involving significant use of estimates include the valuation of companies in the share portfolio and measurement of goodwill/excess values in subsidiaries and associates, and of impairment indicators for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. In the year to date these measurements have not resulted in impairment losses on any assets or cash-generating units.
Individual companies in the Group have utilised government assistance on standard terms in the countries where they are represented. The assistance differs from country to country and is mainly given in the form of direct grants for operations, amounting to approx MNOK 31 in 2020. In 2021 the Group have not received any grants connected to the Covid - 19 pandemic.
In view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors and executive management of AFK have taken strong measures to safeguard employees, partners and customers of the portfolio companies. Measures have also been taken to limit negative financial and operational effects, and to ensure that the companies' liquidity is robust.
Based on the Group's strong financial position, AFK stands firm in the extraordinary situation that the world is currently in as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Disclosures concerning related party transactions are given in the company's Annual Report for 2020, Note 24.
AFK sold down 11,8% share in Volue AS in January, resulting in a gain in the AFK parent company of MNOK 904. In March Tekna Holding was listed on Euronext Growth, resulting in a gain in AFK parent company of MNOK 138. Total gain on MNOK 1.402 is eliminated in consolidated profit but is shown as paid-in capital in Note 8 Equity.
Amount in MNOK
In July 2021 Arendals Fossekompani sold its 100% shareholding in Cogen Energia Espana. Consequently, the company's financial figures have been recognised on separate lines in the income statement as discontinued operations and in the balance sheet as assets held for sale.
The gain on disposal of Cogen of MNOK 21 is included in "Profit/loss from discontinued operations".
Cogen's key figures relating to the income statement and balance sheet for 2021 and 2020 are presented below.
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.01 - 28.07 | 01.01 - 30.09 | Full year | |
| Operating revenues and operating costs | |||
| Operating revenue | 283 | 360 | 516 |
| Operating expense | 264 | 335 | 469 |
| Depreciation | 9 | 14 | 19 |
| Operating profit | 9 | 10 | 27 |
| Net financial items | -2 | -3 | -6 |
| Profit before taxes | 8 | 7 | 21 |
| Provision for income tax | 2 | 6 | |
| Net income from discontinued operations | 8 | 5 | 16 |
| Profit from the sale of Cogen Energia Espana | 21 | ||
| Net discontinued operations income (after tax) | 29 | 5 | 16 |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 0,53 | 0,10 | 0,28 |
| Balance sheet | |||
| Non-current assets | 0 | 270 | 337 |
| Current assets | -0 | 347 | 261 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | -0 | 617 | 598 |
| Non-current liabilities | -0 | 154 | 160 |
| Current liabilities | -0 | 199 | 228 |
| Liabilities classified as held for sale | 353 | 388 |
| ENERGY SALES ADMINISTRATION |
VOLUE | NSSLGLOBAL | EFD INDUCTION | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Total sales at a point in time | 201 | 38 | - | - | 125 | 111 | 659 | 656 | 368 | 379 |
| Total sales over time | - | - | - | - | 603 | 540 | - | - | 471 | 410 |
| Total other Income | 1 | - | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| Operating revenue | 202 | 38 | 7 | 6 | 729 | 652 | 666 | 662 | 845 | 805 |
| Operating expense | 50 | 37 | 40 | 28 | 639 | 533 | 517 | 502 | 753 | 764 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment |
7 | 7 | 2 | - | 69 | 48 | 33 | 41 | 40 | 46 |
| Operating profit | 145 | -6 | -35 | -22 | 20 | 71 | 115 | 119 | 52 | -4 |
| Equity company income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net financial items | - | - | 1 428 | 114 | 1 | -5 | -1 | -2 | -9 | -11 |
| Provision for income tax | 87 | -7 | -11 | -10 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 9 | 2 |
| Continuing operations income | 57 | 1 | 1 404 | 102 | 18 | 46 | 89 | 91 | 34 | -18 |
| Total assets | 235 | 235 | 3 384 | 3 564 | 1 444 | 1 027 | 772 | 785 | 1 051 | 1 012 |
| Total liabilities | 86 | 24 | 580 | 856 | 692 | 610 | 359 | 390 | 663 | 662 |
| Net interest bearing debt | - | - | -909 | -167 | -383 | -271 | -263 | -279 | 24 | 123 |
Amount in MNOK
| TEKNA | COGEN | PROPERTY * | ELIMINATIONS | TOTAL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Total sales at a point in time | 91 | 68 | - | - | 450 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 896 | 1 255 |
| Total sales over time | 51 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 125 | 985 |
| Total other Income | 2 | 19 | - | - | 8 | 5 | -13 | -8 | 17 | 44 |
| Operating revenue | 144 | 122 | - | - | 457 | 8 | -13 | -8 | 3 037 | 2 284 |
| Operating expense | 170 | 136 | - | - | 433 | 9 | -6 | -6 | 2 597 | 2 003 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment |
10 | 25 | - | - | 11 | 7 | -7 | 3 | 166 | 176 |
| Operating profit | -36 | -40 | - | - | 13 | -7 | -0 | -5 | 274 | 105 |
| Equity company income | -7 | - | - | - | -0 | - | -1 | - | -8 | - |
| Net financial items | -0 | -7 | - | - | -1 | -3 | -1 444 | -132 | -28 | -46 |
| Provision for income tax | -1 | -8 | - | - | 6 | -0 | 0 | -1 | 119 | 21 |
| Continuing operations income | -43 | -39 | - | - | 5 | -10 | -1 446 | -137 | 119 | 37 |
| Total assets | 660 | 417 | -0 | 617 | 982 | 509 | -1 712 | -2 009 | 6 817 | 6 157 |
| Total liabilities | 74 | 411 | - | 427 | 669 | 320 | -265 | -548 | 2 858 | 3 152 |
| Net interest bearing debt | -234 | 315 | - | - | 472 | 256 | -0 | -0 | -1 293 | -25 |
* Property includes Vindholmen Eiendom, Bedriftsveien 17, Steinodden Eiendom, Arendal Lufthavn Gullknapp, Songe Træsliperi, AFK Property, AFK Energy & Alytic.
| Common stock |
Other paid in capital |
Own shares |
Other reserves |
Retained earnings |
Owner's equity |
Minority Interest |
Total equity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY20 | ||||||||
| Opening balance at 01.01 | 224 | 6 | -67 | 868 | 2 146 | 3 177 | 142 | 3 318 |
| Net Profit for the Period | - | - | - | - | 43 | 43 | 39 | 82 |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) |
- | -0 | - | -192 | -0 | -192 | 5 | -187 |
| Own shares | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| Other changes from DS | - | - | - | 0 | 2 | 2 | -14 | -12 |
| Dividends paid | - | - | - | - | -155 | -155 | -44 | -200 |
| Closing balance at 30.09 | 224 | 7 | -64 | 676 | 2 035 | 2 877 | 128 | 3 005 |
| FY21 | ||||||||
| Opening balance at 01.01 | 224 | 8 | -64 | 744 | 2 614 | 3 526 | 307 | 3 833 |
| Net Profit for the Period | - | - | - | - | 129 | 129 | 20 | 148 |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) |
- | - | - | 61 | -279 | -218 | -12 | -230 |
| Sale of minority interests without a change in controll |
- | - | - | - | 1 630 | 1 630 | 205 | 1 834 |
| Realization of financial asset at fair value through OCI |
- | - | - | -798 | 798 | - | - | - |
| Other changes from DS | - | - | - | -18 | 53 | 35 | 49 | 83 |
| Dividends paid | - | - | - | - | -1 684 | -1 684 | -28 | -1 712 |
| Closing balance at 30.09 | 224 | 8 | -64 | -11 | 3 260 | 3 418 | 541 | 3 958 |
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| YTD | YTD |
| Total | 1 465 | 182 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend income I/C | 85 | 134 |
| Dividend income | 3 | 9 |
| Gain on divdend in kind of shares in subsidiaries | 239 | - |
| Gain on sale of subsidiaries | 82 | - |
| Gain on partial sale of subsidiaries | 1 042 | 1 |
| Currency exchange income | 8 | 27 |
| Interest income | 4 | 4 |
| Interest income, I/C | 3 | 7 |
ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI
Developing green-tech companies
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Langbryggen 9 4841 Arendal Norway
44
Postboks 280 4803 Arendal
Tlf: +47 37 23 44 00 [email protected] www.arendalsfossekompani.no
Lars Peder Fensli, CFO [email protected] Tlf: +47 953 63 670
Arendals Fossekompani's Interim Report Q3 2021 has been produced by Group Finance and Group Communication
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