Earnings Release • Aug 19, 2021
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Q2 FINANCIALS OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS MARKET OUTLOOK APPENDIX
Ready for take-off on «Stefan Cel Mare» in the Black Sea, Romania
*Signed in July.
3 Before take-off, supporting EFCA and SASEMAR in the Atlantic Sea, Spain, onboard «Don Inda».
Nordic Unmanned accepted delivery of its second CAMCOPTER S-100 system. This is the second deployment in the Strait of Calais for French authorities. We are also monitoring emission in the Bay of Gibraltar, from the south of Spain.
The scope of the contract is for environmental monitoring and maritime surveillance services by deployment from land or vessels.
In July, Nordic Unmanned signed an MOU with Dutco, the parent of an established group operating from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nordic Unmanned was in July, notified of a conditional award of the EMSA tender OP46.The official value of the framework contract is EUR 20 million over a period of up to 2+1+1 years. Nordic Unmanned is the contractual partner with EMSA. Nordic Unmanned will utilize Textron (NYSE: TXT) Aerosonde and the first system, will be delivered in Q4.
In July, Nordic Unmanned signed an agreement to acquire the leading German drone developer and manufacturer AirRobot. The acquisition extends the product and customer portfolio within the Defense & Security business area and secures patented world-leading last-mile unmanned delivery technology.
In July, Nordic Unmanned signed an MOU with OMNI Taxi Aereo (OTA), a leading Brazilian air transport operator providing aeromedical assistance, offshore, and fixed wing charter services.
Ready for take-off in June this year, supporting EFCA and SASEMAR in Spain, onboard the «Don Inda»
Revenue by business area
57 % 43 % Drone-as-a-service System integrator
Revenue by business area
Q2
H1
Q2
Lithuania Spain France Romania Germany Belgium Netherlands Others
The sunset shimmering over the white cliffs of Dover, seen from the tail of the CAMCOPTER S-100
*Adjusted EBITDA described in "Definition" slide in the appendix
Together with Bane NOR, our Digitalization unit inspected this 100 year old bridge infrastructure called «Jora Bru» at Dombås, Norway
Increased number of shareholders
Number of shareholders increased 21% from 3345 to 4036.
MARKET OUTLOOK APPENDIX
One of our drone technicians inspecting the CAMCOPTER S-100 «JENS» in Lithuania
Emission monitoring, maritime monitoring and surveillance for EMSA in Lithuania, France and Spain.
Test deployments in Denmark.
Multiple SAR operations.
Fishery control in Spain and on the Lundy Sentinel.
Border control Romania (Romanian Border Police).
Harbor authorities in Port of Antwerp.
Oil spill exercises.
Various system integration activity.
R&D activity.
Rail, bridge and telecom tower inspections
250% increase compared to 156 flights in Q2 2020.
Sniffing for SOx and NOx and support for marine littering.
Includes both preparation and drills.
10+ SAR operations
Monitoring 70-80% all ships
We participated in more than 10 SAR operations in the first half-year of 2021.
According to Lithuanian authorities, the RPAS service monitored 70-80% of all ships entering Lithuanian waters, where they previously monitored only 25% of all vessels.
Lockheed Martin Indago 3 onboard an oil prevention vessel in the Canary Island
Flight hours
The CAMCOPTER S-100 ready for take-off in France.
438 flight hours for the quarter and an increase of 293% from Q2 2020. Flight hours increased by 240% from H1 2020.
The view of the Black Sea from vessel in Romania, taken by one of our pilots
HIGHLIGHTS Q2 FINANCIALS OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS MARKET OUTLOOK APPENDIX
The CAMCOPTER S-100 «ERNA», is ready for take-off by the Bay of Gibraltar
NOK 81 million Backlog net increase Q1
Total contract backlog
NOK 364 million*
*Value increase of NOK 7 million due to a stronger EUR/NOK.
Green Solutions Defense & Security Digitalization Logistics & Robotization
EUR 10 million (NOK 103 mill) environmental contract with Schiebel. The EUR 20 million (NOK 205 mill) OP46 conditional award not included.
Contract Backlog
Prospect: Potential leads not formally confirmed Qualified lead: Lead formally confirmed or received from client RFI delivered: Response to request for information (RFI) RFP / Proposal: Ongoing proposal response ITT / RFQ / Offer: Tender / Quotation / Offer submitted to client
Historical win rate of 36%
The newly awarded EUR 20 mill OP46 EMSA opportunity is taking us into the long-range fixed wing market.
Previous German Minister of Defence Ursula Von der Leyen alongside Bundeswehr official, showcasing one of AirRobot's systems.
Developed for the Lockheed Martin Indago 3 UAS to detect and map gamma radiation with first commercial delivery in Q3 2021.
By integrating a high-end detector and combining its data with the UAV's positioning system, specialized software can map the varying radioactivity level across the Indago's flight path.
This new payload adds an entire new data set to the user community of the Indago system, furthermore, increasing the relevance of the system.
The payload can be used to detect radioactive substances in vessels, ports, border crossings and urban areas.
The payload will be a part of Nordic Unmanned's offering both as a system integrator and drone service provider.
Rail infrastructure data collection, relevant analysis and postproduction of data, in order to assist for measures and actions to be taken by the Norwegian Rail Authority (Bane NOR).
Future offshore logistic concept trials, shore to offshore, platform to platform and vessel to platform.
Long range fixed-wing maritime operations in European waters for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
European Maritime Safety Agency: Lightweight shortrange RPAS services supporting pollution response and multiple purpose vessel-based maritime surveillance.
System integration supply to the Norwegian/Swedish police.
AirRobot (conditional approval) System integration and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) activity for Bundeswehr.
2021 growth
2021 revenues expected to more than double from 2020.
Full year 2021 adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be significantly higher than in the first half-year of 2021.
Currently 73 FTE's by the end of first half of 2021. Targeting around 130 employees by the end of 2021.
M&A
1-2 M&As expected announced in second half of 2021.
Targeting NOK 200 million in fleet value, delivered and in order by the end of 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS Q2 FINANCIALS OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS MARKET OUTLOOK
| FY 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All figures in NOK | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | (Group) |
| Operating revenue | 32 974 153 | 8 593 759 | 49 596 615 | 18 181 950 | 66 325 212 |
| Cost of goods sold | 6 928 675 | 3 817 324 | 12 582 834 | 7 060 672 | 31 080 455 |
| Personell expenses | 12 204 876 | 4 300 467 | 20 622 581 | 10 532 505 | 20 010 006 |
| Other operating expenses | 12 499 679 | 2 389 441 | 18 976 430 | 4 124 522 | 12 659 397 |
| Total operating expenses | 31 633 229 | 10 507 232 | 52 181 846 | 21 717 699 | 63 749 858 |
| EBITDA | 1 340 924 | -1 913 473 | -2 585 230 | -3 535 749 | 2 575 354 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | |||||
| expenses | 3 618 440 | 675 000 | 5 758 094 | 1 425 000 | 5 054 805 |
| EBIT | -2 277 516 | -2 588 473 | -8 343 325 | -4 960 749 | -2 479 451 |
| Net financial items | -1 548 899 | 96 970 | 1 762 238 | -171 344 | -1 029 086 |
| Income (loss) before tax | -3 826 415 | -2 491 503 | -6 581 086 | -5 132 093 | -3 508 537 |
| Income tax | -841 812 | -473 386 | -1 447 839 | -1 052 624 | -5 982 386 |
| Net income (loss) | -2 984 603 | -2 018 117 | -5 133 247 | -4 079 469 | 2 473 849 |
Figures for the income statement for 2020 for The Staaker Company AS, has not been incorporated, as the numbers are considered to be insignificant.
| All figures in NOK | Q2 2021 | Q4 2020 Group |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 35 434 951 | 33 588 695 |
| Aircraft and spareparts | 83 748 888 | 41 194 968 |
| Fixtures and fittings | 8 440 367 | 9 832 437 |
| Pre-payment fixed assets | 16 187 880 | |
| Financial assets | 30 000 | 30 000 |
| Total fixed assets | 143 842 086 | 84 646 100 |
| Inventory | 6 864 471 | 6 084 599 |
| Accounts receivables | 16 265 457 | 8 202 645 |
| Other current receivables | 52 290 163 | 13 277 440 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 84 011 337 | 53 274 068 |
| Total current assets | 159 431 427 | 80 838 752 |
| Total assets | 303 273 514 165 484 852 | |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | 207 674 364 116 398 127 | |
| Liabilities to financial institutions | 53 049 520 | 25 396 776 |
| Total long term liabilities | 53 049 520 | 25 396 776 |
| Liabilities to financial institutions | - | - |
| Trade creditors | 32 770 942 | 14 722 252 |
| Public duties payable | 2 125 708 | 2 271 164 |
| Other current debt | 7 652 980 | 6 696 533 |
| Total short term liabilities | 42 549 630 | 23 689 949 |
| Total liabilities | 95 599 150 | 49 086 725 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 303 273 514 | 165 484 852 |
| CAPEX & CAPITALIZATION NOK mill | Added Q2 |
|---|---|
| Aircrafts / drones / equipment & tools |
38 |
| Approvals / permits / certifications |
0 |
| Own IP |
2.7 |
Costs which are directly associated with the development of intangible flight licenses, operational manuals and contracts controlled by the Company and which are estimated to generate economic benefits are recognized as intangible assets.
| All figures in NOK | Q2 2021 |
|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations | |
| Income (loss) before tax | - 3 826 415 |
| Taxes paid in the period | - |
| Depreciation and amortisation expenses | 3 618 440 |
| Changes in inventories | - 414 103 |
| Changes in accounts receivables | - 10 832 043 |
| Changes in accounts payable | 25 727 419 |
| Other operating cash flow | - 19 626 856 |
| Net cash from operations | - 5 353 557 |
| Cash flow from investments | |
| Purchase of fixed assets | - 38 126 628 |
| Capitalized R & D | - 2 766 566 |
| Other investing activities - net | |
| Net cash from investments | - 40 893 194 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |
| Net disbursments overdraft facility | |
| Proceeds from new debt (short / long term) | 30 510 000 |
| Repayment of debt (short / long term) | - 892 986 |
| Proceeds from equity issue | 3 245 400 |
| Other finance cash flow - net | |
| Net cash from financing activities | 32 862 414 |
| Net cash for the period | - 13 384 338 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 97 395 675 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 84 011 337 |
| • | Other operating cash flow |
include: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | Increase accrued revenue |
11.6 mill. |
|---|---|---|
| • | Increase prepaid expences |
0,8 mill |
• Increase training, and capability build up, 7.7 mill.
| Revenue per flight hours | Total revenue (excluding revenue for the Defense & Security business area) for the period divided by total flight hours (excluding flight hours for the Defense & Security area) for the period. |
|---|---|
| EBITDA | Profit/(loss) for the period before net financial items, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | (*) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for one-off Covid-19 associated cost. Covid-19 associated cost includes additional medical certificates and tests, additional travel insurance, quarantine days for crew before and after operation, additional hotel and logistics costs and employee bonuses. |
| Contract backlog | Contract backlog includes the maximum remaining estimated value of signed contracts. |
| Historic win rate | Number of opportunities won with value above NOK 2 million divided by number of targeted opportunities above NOK 2 million |
| Revenue per country | Revenue divided into country of end-user |
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