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Kongsberg Gruppen

Quarterly Report Oct 30, 2020

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QUARTERLY REPORT 3rd QUARTER 2020

2020

GEIR HÅØY President & CEO

"We are very pleased with the results in Q3 with a 15.8 % overall EBITDA margin. We have been able to adapt to a demanding market situation and are succeeding well with the integration of Commercial Marine. KDA demonstrates strong project excecution, leading to strong margins during the quarter. This demonstrates that we have an efficient project and delivery organization that I'm confident also will perform well going forward.

The total order intake during the quarter was lower compared to previous quarters. However, it is positive that KM signs more orders compared to the same quarter last year. In KDA, order intake fluctuates considerably between quarters, which is normal for this business area. KDI has consolidated its position as a leader in the digital twin market with a new agreement with Shell. In addition to the contract for the Shell Nyhamna process facility, KDI has now been selected as the partner in the digitisation of Shell's global portfolio of installations. We are in a good position and expect increased order intake in the coming quarters, particularly within defence.

There are still great challenges ahead, both in the world in general and within our markets. Q3 also confirms that KONGSBERG is well equipped to deal with the extraordinary situation. Our employees, customers, suppliers and partners are forward-thinking and solution-oriented. We are continuing to develop new and sustainable solutions, we are finding new and innovative methods to deliver projects and assist our customers, and we take responsibility in a world that is both challenging and changing, yet at the same time full of opportunities."

Over the last few quarters, the Group has demonstrated its ability to adapt to the situation and maintain a solid financial position. On this basis, the board has decided to exercise the authorisation given by the Annual General Meeting to pay an additional dividend of NOK 10 per share and initiate a program of repurchase of our own shares."

Highlights

KONGSBERG Reduced costs, solid project execution throughout the Group and a large
contribution from certain air defence projects have led to a 15.8 per cent EBITDA
margin. Operating revenues are in line with Q3 2019. Starting from Q3 2020,
KONGSBERG will report the share of profits from associated companies (MNOK 35
in Q3) separately and not as part of the Group EBITDA and EBIT. The board has
decided to pay NOK 10 per share in additional dividends and initiate the
repurchase of shares for up to MNOK 200 for cancellation.
Operating revenues:
MNOK 5,802
EBITDA:
MNOK 919
EBITDA margin:
15.8 per cent
KONGSBERG
MARITIME
Improved operations and implemented measures, both short-term and
permanent, along with strong carry out of the integration of Commercial Marine,
led to good quarterly results. KM has experienced reduced operating revenues
and order backlog during the quarter. The business area has been able to adapt
to a more challenging market and scale its cost base. There is, however, still
uncertainty regarding developments in the maritime market.
Operating revenues:
MNOK 3,695
EBITDA:
MNOK 411
EBITDA margin:
11.1 per cent
KONGSBERG
DEFENCE &
AEROSPACE
Increased operating revenues and solid project execution. Strong margins due
to that KDA has managed to achieve lower cost in certain projects and efficient
project excecution. This contributes MNOK 150 to EBITDA in Q3. Order intake
during the period was low, but the order backlog is solid at MNOK 18,757.
Operating revenues:
MNOK 1,993
EBITDA:
MNOK 473
EBITDA margin:
24.5 per cent
KONGSBERG
DIGITAL
Entered into a new strategic agreement with Shell for the roll-out of dynamic
digital twins for the company's global portfolio of assets. The demand for
traditional maritime simulators has been negatively affected by the current
market. At the same time KDI is experiencing significant growth in demand and
great interest in new digital solutions such as the dynamic digital twin solution
KogniTwin®.

Key figures

From Q3 2020, the share of net result from joint arrangements and associated companies is not included in EBITDA and EBIT. Comparison figures have been revised.

KONGSBERG sold Hydroid Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary in the Kongsberg Maritime business area, on 26 March 2020. Hydroid's contribution to results, order intake and order backlog has been adjusted out of the key figures in the quarterly report as "discontinued operations". Key figures for results, order intake and order backlog, including comparative figures, therefore refer to continuing operations. In terms of balance sheet figures and cash flows, no adjustments have been made for Hydroid (see note 14 Discontinued operations for more information).

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Operating revenue 5 802 5 833 18 464 15 307 23 245
EBITDA 1) 919 496 2 302 1 288 2 113
EBITDA (%) 15,8 8,5 12,5 8,4 9,1
EBIT 1) 595 193 1 326 497 1 029
EBIT (%) 10,3 3,3 7,2 3,2 4,4
Share of net income from associated companies 35 (9) 67 23 21
Earnings before tax from continuing operations 566 108 1 203 352 833
Earnings after tax from continuing operations 444 71 916 252 596
Earnings after tax including discontinued operations 455 115 2 367 358 717
EPS continued operations (NOK) 2,36 0,38 4,86 1,38 3,22
EPS included discontinued operations (NOK) 2,41 0,62 12,92 1,97 3,89
Order Intake 4 558 11 810 17 437 24 768 31 413

1) Starting with Q3, the share of net result from joint ventures and associated companies is not included in EBITDA and EBIT.

30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK 2020 2020 2019
Equity ratio (%) 38,1 36,0 32,5
Net interest-bearing debt 1) (4 618) (5 061) (1 565)
Working Capital 2) 406 (114) 17
ROACE (%) 3) 18,1 12,1 10,0
Order backlog 31 748 32 935 32 347
No. of employees 10 742 10 649 10 793

1) Net interest-bearing debt is the net amount of the accounting lines "Cash and cash equivalents" and "Short- and long-term interest-bearing liabilities, excluding leasing commitments"

2) Current assets (except cash and cash equivalents) minus non-interest-bearing liabilities (except taxes payable). Financial instruments recognised at fair value are not included in working capital. 3) 12-month rolling EBIT including share of net income from joint arrangements and associated companies, excluding IFRS 16 divided by the 12-month mean of recognised equity and net interest-

2018 figures are exclusive IFRS 16

Performance, market and orders

Operating revenues in Q3 were MNOK 5,802, compared to MNOK 5,833 in the same quarter last year. Accumulated operating revenue as of Q3 amounted to MNOK 18,464, compared to MNOK 15,307 for the same period last year. Including pro forma operating revenues from Commercial Marine for Q1 2019, operating revenues were MNOK 17,178 for the same period in 2019.

EBITDA was MNOK 919 in Q3, corresponding to an EBITDA

margin of 15.8 per cent compared to MNOK 496 (8.5 per cent) in the same quarter last year. Integration costs of MNOK 11 related to the ongoing integration of Commercial Marine are included in the figures for Q3 2020. No restructuring costs were incurred during the quarter (MNOK 152 in restructuring- and integration costs in Q3 2019). For the first three quarters of the year, the accumulated EBITDA amounted to MNOK 2,302 (12.5 per cent), compared to MNOK 1,288 (8.4 per cent) in the same period last year. As of Q3 2020, EBITDA was affected by integration costs of MNOK 61 and restructuring costs of MNOK 12. The comparative costs for the same period in 2019 were MNOK 229 and MNOK 87, respectively.

The sale of Hydroid, which took place in Q1 2020, resulted in a preliminary calculated profit after tax of NOK 1,431 million, which has been recognised as a result of operations being discontinued. Profit after tax from Hydroid in Q1 amounted to NOK 20 million, which is also classified as a result of operations being discontinued. Profits from discontinued operations totalled NOK 1,451 million after tax as of Q3 2020 (NOK 106 million in 2019).

During Q3, order intake amounted to MNOK 4,558, compared to MNOK 11,810 in the same quarter last year. This gives a book-to-bill ratio for the quarter of 0.79. The order intake for the first three quarters of the year was MNOK 17,437, compared to MNOK 24,768 in the same period in 2019 (MNOK 26,741 including pro forma order intake in CM). KDA has the most notably reduced order intake in 2020 compared with last year, when significant individual orders were signed, particularly in Q2 and Q3 2019.

The order backlog at the end of Q3 was MNOK 31,748, compared with MNOK 32,347 at the end of the year and MNOK 33,306 at the same time last year.

Cash flow

KONGSBERG recorded a net reduction in cash and cash equivalents of MNOK 512 in Q3. Net cash flow from operating activities amounted to MNOK 343. EBITDA was MNOK 919 from continuing operations. Changes in net current assets and other operations-related items contributed MNOK -577. Increased working capital during the period was mainly due to the building-up of projects in KDA and other short-term debt being reduced in KM. Cash flow from investment activities was MNOK -630. Negative cash flow of MNOK 455 was connected to the sale of businesses. This is mainly related to transaction tax paid relating to the sale of Hydroid Inc. Cash flow from financing activities was MNOK -205.

As of Q3 2020, accumulated net cash and cash equivalents increased by MNOK 2,444. The largest positive individual elements were the settlement for the sale of Hydroid Inc., along with cash flow from operations. The largest negative cash flows were related to the settlement of the MNOK 550 KOG10 bond loan and the payment of MNOK 450 dividends. In connection with the sale of Hydroid Inc., it was estimated that the Group would have to pay MNOK 650 in tax related to the transaction. Of this, MNOK 437 was paid in Q3. In addition, tax will be levied on the allocation of the funds.

OPERATING REVENUES 5 802 MNOK

EBITDA-MARGIN 15,8%

ORDER INTAKE 4 558 MNOK

Balance sheet

The Group has interest-bearing debt totalling MNOK 3,480. At the end of the quarter, long-term interest-bearing debt consisted of four bonds totalling MNOK 2,450 and other long-term interest-bearing debt of MNOK 23. Total shortterm interest-bearing debts amount to MNOK 1,007 and include the bond KOG08 of MNOK 1,000 which is due in June 2021. See Note 7. The group had MNOK 8,098 in cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3, compared to MNOK 8,610 at the end of the Q2 and MNOK 5,654 at the end of Q4 2019.

The Board of Kongsberg Gruppen has decided to exercise the authorisation given by the Annual General Meeting of 14 May 2020 and will pay an additional dividend of MNOK 1,800 in total/NOK 10 per share. The KOG share will be traded excluding dividends from 3 November 2020, and the dividend will be paid out on or about 12 November 2020. In addition, the board will exercise the authorisation from the Annual General Meeting regarding the purchase of own shares for cancellation. KONGSBERG plans to buy back shares for up to MNOK 200.

At the end of the quarter, net interest-bearing debt was MNOK -4,618, compared to MNOK -5,061 at the end of Q2 and MNOK -1,565 at the end of 2019. The change in the quarter is mainly due to reduced cash holdings as a result of, among other things, changes in working capital. The changes so far this year are mainly due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents as a result of the settlement received for the sale of Hydroid Inc., customer advances received, dividends paid and repayment of

bond loans. In addition, the Group had a syndicated and committed credit facility of MNOK 2,300 and an overdraft credit facility of MNOK 500. These were unused at the end of Q3 2020.

The overall balance sheet reduced by MNOK 794 in the quarter. From the end of the year, the overall balance sheet has been reduced by MNOK 63.

30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK 2020 2020 2019
Equity 14 992 14 466 12 810
Equity ratio (%) 38,1 36,0 32,5
Total assets 39 359 40 153 39 422
Working capital 1) 406 (114) 17
Gross interest-bearing debt 3 480 3 549 4 089
Cash and cash equivalents 8 098 8 610 5 654
Net interest bearing debt 1) (4 618) (5 061) (1 565)

1) See definition note 14

Currency

The Group's currency policy state that contractual currency flows are hedged by forward contracts (fair value hedges). The net value of fair value hedges was MNOK -457 at the end of Q3 2020. In addition, a proportion of the currency exposure in expected major contracts can be secured. This occurs where the probability of being awarded the contract is very high (cash flow hedges). The company's portfolio of cash flow hedges had a net fair value of MNOK -65 at the end of the quarter, which is recognised in the equity. The fair value here represents unrealised profits/losses in relation to agreed rates. The group also uses other financial instruments such as basis swaps and options, where fair value is also booked against equity. See Note 7 for a numerical representation and further information.

Changes to the maturity structure in underlying contracts may result in cashflow effects when rolling over related forward contracts. The size of this effect will be determined by the position of the Norwegian krone relative to the initial agreed exchange rate.

The Group's currency policy implies that the accounting income recognition will largely be based on exchange rates secured at historical levels. This limits short-term effects on profits in the event of a sharp rise or fall in the value of the Group's functional currency (NOK).

Product development

KONGSBERG is continually investing in product development, both through in-house-funded and customer-funded programmes. Total in-house-funded product development and maintenance amounted to MNOK 297 in the quarter and MNOK 1,115 accumulated as of Q3, of which MNOK 39 and MNOK 186 was capitalised, respectively. See the table in Note 8. Development posted on the balance sheet for the quarter and accumulated for the year is mainly related to projects in KDI and KDA.

The largest capitalised projects at the end of the quarter are related to the development of a digital platform (Kognifai), Joint Strike Missile (JSM), medium-calibre weapon station (MCT), communications solutions and remote towers for airports.

Customer-funded development comes in addition, either as part of delivery projects or as specific development assignments. Over time, the total costs of product development and maintenance account for about 10 per cent of operating revenues.

Human resources

The company had 10,742 employees at the end of the quarter. During the first three quarters of the year, the number of employees has been reduced by 51. KDA has increased the number of employees by approximately 230. The business area is growing and hiring as a result. In KM, the number of employees has been reduced by 300. This reduction is a result of both the sale of Hydroid and of the integration between KM and CM.

At peak, KONGSBERG had approximately 750 employees on temporary lay-off as a result of the COVID-19 situation. At the end of Q3, the number of employees on temporary lay-off was 60.

Number of employees by business area

Other activities

Other activities consist of Kongsberg Digital (KDI), property and corporate functions.

KDI had operating revenues of MNOK 185, which is MNOK 9 higher than the corresponding period in 2019. Operating revenues as of September 2020 were MNOK 601, compared to MNOK 585 for the same period last year. In the autumn of 2019, KDI signed an agreement for the dynamic digital twin for the Shell Nyhamna processing plant. In August 2020, KDI entered into a new, strategic agreement with Shell for the roll-out of dynamic digital twins for the company's global asset portfolio. During the summer, important partnerships agreement were signed with global equipment suppliers such as MAN and ABB Turbocharging for digitisation collaboration based on KONGSBERGs data infrastructure solution for the maritime sector, Vessel Insight. A total of 40 shipowners, who together represent ~2,500 vessels, have used the Vessel Insight solution on parts of their fleet, and some of these are already in the process of rolling out the solution to more of their vessels. The demand for traditional maritime simulators has been negatively affected in the current market, but at the same time KDI is experiencing growth in demand and great interest in new digital solutions such as the dynamic digital twin solution KogniTwin®. The proportion of recurring operating revenue for KDI is approximately 35%.

Background

From Q1 2020 onwards, Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is reporting as one unit. Separate figures for Commercial Marine (CM) are no longer being reported, as CM is now considered a fully integrated part of KM. Historical pro forma figures for CM prior to KM ownership will be provided where relevant. There are separate figures for CM and KM for the financial years 2018 and 2019 in the 2019 quarterly reports.

During Q1, KM completed the sale of the US subsidiary Hydroid Inc. This means that all Hydroid figures and orders have been adjusted out from the results for KONGSBERG and Kongsberg Maritime in 2020 and previous quarters, and net figures are listed on a separate line in the overall results as "discontinued operations".

Performance

Operating revenues amounted to MNOK 3,695 in Q3, compared to MNOK 4,041 during the same quarter last year, a decrease of 8.6 per cent. All divisions have seen reduced operating revenues. Accumulated operating revenues as of Q3 2020 were MNOK 12,000, an increase of 1.6 per cent from MNOK 11,806 as Q3 of 2019 (including CM Q1 pro forma operating revenues)

EBITDA was MNOK 411 in Q3, an EBITDA margin of 11.1 per cent, compared to MNOK 223 (5.5 per cent) in the same quarter the previous year. In Q3 2020, a total of MNOK 11 in integration and restructuring costs was recognised relating to the integration of CM. The corresponding amount was MNOK 152 in Q3 2019. KM quickly implemented a number of measures to reduce the financial and operational effects of COVID-19. In addition, costs relating to activities such as travel and consultants have been minimal since the pandemic began. In Q3, the effects of these savings amounted to approximately MNOK 50. Some of the savings are directly related to COVID-19 and are only short term, while other efficiencies will have a longer-term effect.

Accumulated EBITDA as of Q3 2020 was MNOK 1,068, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 8.9 per cent. A total of MNOK 73 was incurred in integration and restructuring costs in the same period. In the first half of 2019, EBITDA was MNOK 597, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 6.0 per cent. This included MNOK 316 in integration and restructuring costs as well as a profit of MNOK 107 related to the sale of Evotec.

KEY FIGURES

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Operating revenues 3 695 4 041 12 000 9 935 15 198
EBITDA 411 223 1 068 597 1 005
EBITDA (%) 11,1 5,5 8,9 6,0 6,6
Share of net income
associated companies
- - (0,0) 0,0 0,0
Order Intake 3 439 3 345 12 103 10 568 14 427
30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK 2020 2020 2019
Order backlog 11 826 12 111 11 311
No. of employees 6 919 6 973 7 212

Operating revenue

EBITDA

As part of the acquisition of CM, an extensive integration program was implemented. The savings will come from

merging of offices, reductions in overheads and harmonisation of the product portfolio. Restructuring measures have also been implemented, which in total entail a reduction of 485 full-time equivalents from the takeover of CM on 1 April 2019.

Overall, the integration program has shown isolated positive effects in Q3 2020 of MNOK 150 and MNOK 445 in total, putting KONGSBERG on course to meet its target of MNOK 500 in savings by the end of 2020.

Market and orders

Order intake in Q3 was MNOK 3,439, equivalent to a book-to-bill ratio of 0.93, compared to MNOK 3,345 in Q3 2019. In total for 2020, the order intake stands at MNOK 12,103, corresponding to a book-to-bill ratio of 1.01.

There is an increased focus on more environmentally friendly solutions, both on the supply and demand sides. Over the years, KM has delivered systems for the safer, more cost-effective and environmentally friendly operation of vessels in most vessel markets. During the quarter, the business area signed a contract with the krill producer Rimfrost for the design and comprehensive delivery of equipment for their new krill vessel, helping to set a new standard for krill fishing in Antarctica, both in terms of sustainability and resource utilisation. In Q3, KM also signed a contract with the grocery distributor ASKO for the supply of equipment to their two new autonomous zeroemission vessels that will replace approximately 2 million kilometres of truck transport annually.

One area that will be more important for KM aftermarket activity going forward is conversion of fuel-intensive propulsion systems to hybrid solutions using battery technology. KM has already delivered a number of similar upgrade projects.

At the end of Q3 2020, KM had an order backlog of MNOK 11,826. The level of cancellations is low with MNOK 24 of contracts cancelled in the quarter and MNOK 372 so far this year, of which the majority were in Q1 2020.

KM and COVID-19

Kongsberg Maritime has extensive international operations and is directly affected by the decline in the world economy. At the same time, we expect reduced activity in the oil and gas market. In addition, we see individual sectors, such as the cruise industry, being heavily affected.

In connection with the outbreak, a number of measures were quickly implemented to limit infection, maintain operations as normally as possible and ensure that cost levels were adjusted to the level of activity. Among the measures are the extensive use of digital solutions for customer support, furloughing resources and other cost-saving measures, as well as significant infection control measures, including the extensive use of homeworking. Over the summer, restrictions in many countries were gradually eased, although we are now seeing new restrictions introduced in many countries and regions. There are still strict rules around infection control measures. At its peak, KM had around 700 employees on furlough. At the end of Q1, around 200 employees were on furlough. During Q3, most of these returned to work and KM now has just furloughed 60 employees.

The travel restrictions in effect in various countries have a particular impact on aspects of service and after-market. KM's after-market operations consist mainly of three aspects: parts sales, projects and service. Among these, the effect is greatest on pure service operations. Service represents about half of KM's after-market business. With offices and services in 34 countries, project deliveries and significant aspects of service are performed locally, meaning that KM is less vulnerable to travel restrictions.

The COVID-19 situation has also affected KM in Q3. Despite this, KM has delivered solid results. This would not have been possible without the measures that were – and in some cases still are – implemented. The order intake of certain areas, particularly in relation to new vessels and the after-market, is uncertain, and the negative trend we saw in Q2 has continued in Q3. Therefore, there will still be great uncertainty about the impact on order intake, operating income and earnings in Q4 2020, while the business area has good control over operations and reduced costs.

Performance

Operating revenues amounted to MNOK 1,933 in Q3, compared to MNOK 1,578 during the same quarter last year, an increase of around 22 per cent. All divisions have seen a good level of activity. Accumulated operating revenues so far in 2020 were MNOK 5,883, up MNOK 1,107 on the corresponding period in 2019.

The projects with the highest revenues in Q3 2020 were:

  • Production of parts for the F-35 program, where KONGSBERG is the sole supplier of specific composite and titanium parts
  • The US CROWS program, where KONGSBERG has been the sole direct supplier of remote weapon stations to the US Army since 2007
  • Air defence contracts (NASAMS), especially the contract with Qatar, signed in July 2019, that was the largest single contract signed in the history of KONGSBERG to date.
  • NSM missile production to several projects, including US Navy's OTH program

EBITDA was MNOK 473 in Q3, an EBITDA margin of 24.5 per

cent, compared to MNOK 252 (16.0 per cent) in the same quarter the previous year. Accumulated EBITDA for KDA as of Q3 was MNOK 1,142, compared to MNOK 677 for the corresponding period in 2019.

In large programs, revenues vary over time along with the achievement of milestones. KDA has in Q3 achieved lower cost in certain projects due to efficient project execution and good progress. This increases EBITDA by MNOK 150 in the period.

Starting in Q3 2020, the share of profits from associated companies in KDA will be reported separately and not as part of the EBITDA of KDA. This totals MNOK 38 (MNOK -5) for the quarter and MNOK 85 (MNOK 33) accumulated as of Q3. For Patria, this totals MNOK 4 (MNOK -31) for Q3 and MNOK 4 (MNOK -42) accumulated for the year. For Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), this amounts to MNOK 37 (MNOK 33) and MNOK 93 (MNOK 88) for the corresponding periods. See also Note 6.

Patria recorded operating revenues of EUR 106 million during Q3, compared to EUR 103 million during the same quarter last year. In Q3, EBITDA amounted to EUR 12 million, compared to EUR 3 million in the same period in 2019. Accumulated at the end of Q3, Patria had operating revenues of EUR 361 million and EBITDA of EUR 36 million. Correspondingly, they had EUR 342 million in operating revenues and EUR 19 million in EBITDA in the same period of 2019, respectively. See Note 6.

KEY FIGURES

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Operating revenues 1 933 1 578 5 883 4 776 7 245
EBITDA 473 252 1 142 677 1 123
EBITDA (%) 24,5 16,0 19,4 14,2 15,5
Share of netincome
associated companies
38 (5) 85 33 34
Order Intake 987 8 254 4 543 13 551 16 060
30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK 2020 2020 2019
Order backlog 18 757 19 658 20 146
No. of employees 3 148 3 007 2 917

Operating revenues

EBITDA

Market and orders

Order intake reached MNOK 987 in Q3, compared to MNOK 8,254 for the same quarter last year. This gives a book-to-bill ratio of 0.51. The order intake in Q3 2019 included, among other things, KONGSBERG's largest contract ever, the air defence contract for Qatar worth MNOK 5,600.

About half of the order intake in the quarter is related to Remote Weapon Stations, including to the US Army under the CROWS program. The remaining order intake consists of smaller orders, mainly in the areas of Integrated Defence Systems and Space & Surveillance, where, among other things, a contract was signed for the supply of electronics for signal processing to the new Airbus mobile communications satellite Thuraya 4. This is equipment that will provide better mobile coverage in areas where there is no terrestrial network, or it is insufficient. KSAT, of which KONGSBERG owns 50%, won a framework contract with Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative worth up to MNOK 405. KSAT will deliver optical images for the monitoring and control of global deforestation, with the contract due to last for four years. KSAT's order intake is not shown as part of KDA's order intake as it is reported as an associated company.

The defence market is characterised by relatively few, but large, contracts. Deliveries are normally made over a long period and involve several milestones. Fluctuations in order intake and results are therefore to be regarded as normal. In recent years, KONGSBERG has won a number of strategic contracts that are important for operating revenues and results in the coming periods, and is expecting a good order intake in the next few years due to KDA's strong market position within its segments. Investments in defence programs are often longterm processes. The customers for major defence systems are the authorities in the countries in question. They consider national security and domestic economic development as significant factors, in addition to product price and performance, when purchasing defence equipment. National budgets and political constraints will therefore strongly influence whether, and if so when, contracts are signed with KONGSBERG.

KDA and COVID-19

KDA has a high proportion of exports, but the bulk of operations are in Norway. Defence activities did not suffer major consequences as a result of COVID-19 in Q3, but certain contract negotiations are seen to be somewhat more time-consuming due to travel restrictions. KDA and its associated company Kongsberg Satellite Services are defined as societally critical enterprises and the part of the workforce that cannot work from home has the opportunity to attend the workplace and carry out tasks almost in a normal manner, providing necessary measures are observed. In addition, shift measures and other precautions in production have been introduced to reduce the exposure to infection within the environment.

With a very high proportion of exports, travel restrictions pose challenges, but this has largely been solved in other ways, and so far it has not greatly affected the progress of projects. KDA also finds that customers have been extremely adaptable in the use of digital platforms, where collaboration has previously been based on physical meetings. Furthermore, KDA is dependent on the supply capacity of several hundred subcontractors, both in Norway and elsewhere. Additional resources have been introduced to ensure the flow of goods, shipments and, where necessary, alternative subcontractors in the event of a stop in production. These elements may have a further effect on KDA in the future.

KDA has extensive operations in Johnstown, USA. These operations are defined as socially critical by the US authorities and are not currently affected by the COVID-19 restrictions in the USA, but the risk of interruptions increases with the extent of the virus situation in the USA. Neither has Arsenalet, the factory at Kongsberg that delivers critical components for the F-35 combat aircraft, experienced any delays in production so far.

The worldwide COVID-19 situation may delay the expected order intake somewhat, and in the worst-case scenario may lead to programs KDA is prepared for being scaled down or cancelled. However, there are no signs of that yet.

KONGSBERG has a solid balance sheet and an order backlog of MNOK 31,748. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the world, and there is still great uncertainty. At the same time, we have seen a great degree of adaptability to the situation. Uncertainty regarding oil prices development will affect investment levels in a number of segments, but this can also provide opportunities in other areas where KONGSBERG is strong.

Preventive measures have been introduced and implemented, and KONGSBERG has had, and still has, three clear priorities in this extraordinary situation:

  • To safeguard the health and safety of our employees
  • To maintain as much normality as possible in operations, to deliver on the order backlog and support our customers
  • To continue to take the measures necessary to ensure a strong operational and financial position

KONGSBERG has performed well in 2020, both financially and operationally. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has maintained operations at a relatively normal level, but delays may occur. However, significant parts of the maritime market have been challenging in the same period, with generally low levels of new vessel contracting. This trend has also continued in Q3 2020, and no immediate improvement is expected. However, Kongsberg Maritime also has a large degree of exposure to markets that are not directly affected by new contracting of vessels. This contributes to the fact that the business area has nevertheless had a good order intake in recent quarters. This applies, among other things, to the Sensors & Robotics area and the after-market, where KM supports more than 30,000 vessels. The company's digital solutions for remote services allow us to a large degree to carry out service assignments for our customers to a great extent, despite the situation.

In recent years, Kongsberg Digital has made significant investments in establishing new positions, as well as strengthening existing positions related to the digitisation of core sectors. The agreement with Shell, entered into in Q3 2020, confirms our leading position in the digital twin market. Oil companies' investment levels are declining, due to both the current COVID-19 situation and the fall in oil prices. This may affect KDI order intake. However, the current situation also demonstrates the need for and benefits of KONGSBERG digital and remote solutions.

Out of the solid order backlog, MNOK 6,261 is due to be delivered in Q4 2020. Order intake from the after-market, associated companies and framework agreements are not part of the order backlog. Reduced costs and a solid project portfolio also provide a good foundation for the final quarter of the year.

Kongsberg, 29 October 2020 The Board of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

Key figures by quarter

The share of net result from joint arrangements and associated companies is not longer included in EBITDA and EBIT. The statements below for KONGSBERG and Kongsberg Maritime have been adjusted for discontinued operations (Hydroid see note 13). The 2018 figures are exclusive IFRS 16 effects. The Kongsberg Maritime figures for 2018 have been adjusted compared to presented in Q1.

KONGSBERG 2020 2019 2018
MNOK 2020 Q3 Q2 Q1 2019 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2018 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Operating revenues 18 464 5 802 5 983 6 678 23 245 7 938 5 833 6 012 3 462 13 807 3 971 3 023 3 384 3 429
EBITDA 2 302 919 740 643 2 113 825 496 414 378 1 126 405 296 194 231
EBITDA (%) 12,5 15,8 12,4 9,6 9,1 10,4 8,5 6,9 10,9 8,2 10,2 9,8 5,7 6,7
EBIT 1 326 595 429 302 1 029 532 193 98 206 701 295 192 86 129
EBIT (%) 7,2 10,3 7,2 4,5 4,4 6,7 3,3 1,6 6,0 5,1 7,4 6,4 2,5 3,7
Share of net income associated companies 67 35 33 - 21 (2) (9) 29 3 181 90 31 27 32
Order intake 17 437 4 558 6 067 6 812 31 413 6 645 11 810 9 297 3 661 15 879 3 700 4 181 5 207 2 790
Order backlog 31 748 31 748 32 935 33 342 32 347 32 347 33 306 27 177 16 786 16 707 16 707 17 037 16 055 14 413
KONGSBERG MARITIME 2020 2019 2018
MNOK 2020 Q3 Q2 Q1 2019 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2018 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Operating revenues 12 000 3 695 3 762 4 543 15 198 5 263 4 041 3 989 1 905 6 971 1 864 1 667 1 768 1 671
EBITDA 1 068 411 267 390 1 005 408 223 168 206 521 113 189 101 117
EBITDA (%) 8,9 11,1 7,1 8,6 6,6 7,8 5,5 4,2 10,8 7,5 6,1 11,3 5,7 7,0
EBIT 482 227 85 169 356 234 33 (46) 136 404 82 164 72 86
EBIT (%) 4,0 6,2 2,3 3,7 2,3 4,5 0,8 (1,2) 7,1 5,8 4,4 9,8 4,1 5,1
Share of net income associated companies - - (1) 1 - - - - - - - - - -
Order intake 12 103 3 439 3 850 4 813 14 427 3 858 3 345 4 917 2 306 8 189 1 694 2 728 2 015 1 751
Order backlog 11 826 11 826 12 111 12 404 11 311 11 311 12 445 12 920 5 465 5 163 5 163 5 410 4 555 4 339
KONGSBERG DEFENCE AEROSPACE 2020 2019 2018
MNOK 2020 Q3 Q2 Q1 2019 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2018 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Operating revenues 5 883 1 933 2 008 1 942 7 245 2 468 1 578 1 829 1 369 6 104 1 898 1 180 1 441 1 585
EBITDA 1 142 473 437 231 1 123 446 252 260 165 671 278 85 168 140
EBITDA (%) 19,4 24,5 21,8 11,9 15,5 18,1 16,0 14,2 12,1 11,0 14,6 7,2 11,7 8,8
EBIT 769 338 314 116 725 336 150 164 75 429 216 23 105 85
EBIT (%) 13,1 17,5 15,6 6,0 10,0 13,6 9,5 9,0 5,5 7,0 11,4 2,0 7,3 5,3
Share of net income associated companies 85 38 37 10 34 2 (5) 31 6 192 93 35 32 32
Order intake 4 543 987 1 788 1 769 16 060 2 509 8 254 4 160 1 137 6 885 1 770 1 272 3 045 798
Order backlog 18 757 18 757 19 658 19 977 20 146 20 146 20 027 13 433 10 519 10 744 10 744 10 867 10 772 9 170

Condensed income statement

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK Note 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Operating revenues 5 5 802 5 833 18 464 15 307 23 245
Operating expenses 8 (4 883) (5 336) (16 162) (14 019) (21 132)
EBITDA 5, 14 919 496 2 302 1 288 2 113
Depreciation (122) (113) (358) (332) (427)
Depreciation, leasing assets 3 (104) (98) (307) (253) (348)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (4) - (4) (1) (18)
Amortisation (84) (92) (251) (205) (290)
Impairment of intangible assets (10) - (55) - -
EBIT 5, 14 595 193 1 326 497 1 029
Share of net income from joint arrangements and associated companies 6 35 (9) 67 23 21
Interest on leasing liabilities 3 (35) (36) (107) (96) (131)
Net financial items 7 (29) (40) (83) (72) (86)
Earnings before tax from continuing operations (EBT) 566 108 1 203 352 833
Income tax expense 11 (122) (37) (288) (100) (237)
Earnings after tax from continuing operations 444 71 916 252 596
Earnings after tax from discontinued operations 13 11 43 1 451 106 121
Earnings after tax (EAT) 455 115 2 367 358 717
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 434 111 2 326 354 701
Non-controlling interests 20 4 41 4 17
Earnings per share (EPS) / EPS diluted in NOK
-Earnings per share from continuing operations 2,36 0,38 4,86 1,38 3,22
-Earnings per share from continuing operations, diluted 2,36 0,38 4,86 1,38 3,22
-Earnings per share 2,41 0,62 12,92 1,97 3,89
-Earnings per share, diluted in NOK 2,41 0,62 12,92 1,97 3,89

Condensed statement of comprehensive income

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK Note 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Earnings after tax 455 115 2 367 358 717
Specification of other comprehensive income for the period:
Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Change in fair value, financial instruments
- Cash flow hedges (Currency futures and interest rate swaps) 7 (59) (107) (202) (122) (117)
Tax effect cash flow hedges (Currency futures and interest rate swaps) 13 24 44 27 26
Translation differences currency 118 245 437 183 108
Total items to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods 72 162 279 88 17
Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss:
Actuarial gains/losses pensions - - - - (112)
Tax effect on actuarial gain/loss on pension - - - - 15
Total items not to be reclassified to profit or loss - - - - (97)
Comprehensive income after tax for the period 527 277 2 646 446 637

Condensed statement of financial position

30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK Note 2020 2020 2019
Property, plant and equipment 3 784 3 797 3 924
Leasing assets 3 1 934 2 036 2 141
Intangible assets 8 5 264 5 311 6 487
Shares in joint arrangements and associated companies 6 3 458 3 275 3 247
Other non-current assets 390 389 380
Total non-current assets 14 830 14 808 16 179
Inventories 4 305 4 182 3 964
Trade receivables 4 369 5 125 6 363
Customer contracts, asset 7 6 498 6 131 5 888
Derivatives 7 571 624 376
Other short-term receivables 690 673 998
Cash and cash equivalents 8 098 8 610 5 654
Total current assets 24 529 25 345 23 243
Total assets 39 359 40 153 39 422
Issued capital 5 933 5 933 5 933
Retained earnings 8 096 7 662 6 249
Other reserves 851 778 571
Non-controlling interests 113 93 57
Total equity 14 992 14 466 12 810
Long-term interest-bearing loans 7 2 473 2 474 3 469
Long-term leasing liabilities 3 1 716 1 789 1 850
Other non-current liabilities and provisions 4 2 318 2 212 2 481
Total non-current liabilities and provisions 6 507 6 476 7 801
Customer contracts, liabilities 7 8 924 9 245 10 481
Derivatives 7 1 334 1 593 494
Short-term interest-bearing loans 7 1 007 1 075 619
Short-term leasing liabilities 3 330 334 348
Other current liabilities and provisions 4 6 265 6 965 6 868
Total current liabilities and provisions 17 859 19 211 18 812
Total equity, liabilities and provisions 39 359 40 153 39 422
Equity ratio (%) 38,1 36,0 32,5
Net interest-bearing debt (4 618) (5 061) (1 565)

Condensed statement of changes in equity

30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK
Note
2020 2020 2019
Equity opening balance 12 810 12 810 12 626
Other comprehensive income 2 646 2 118 637
Dividends paid (450) (450) (450)
Treasury share (15) (15) (3)
Purchase/sale, in non-controlling interests 1 4 -
Equity closing balance 14 992 14 466 12 810

Condensed cash flow statement

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK Note 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
EBITDA 919 544 2 302 1 405 2 258
EBITDA from discontinued operations 13 - - 40 - -
Change in net current assets and other operatings-related items (577) (959) (1 220) (1 759) (375)
Net cash flow from operating activities 343 (415) 1 122 (354) 1 883
Share of net income from joint arrangements and associated companies - 55 130 123 123
Purchase/disposal of property, plant and equipment (119) (108) (362) (312) (534)
Proceeds from aquiring subsidiaries and associated companies 12 (16) - (59) (3 819) (3 625)
Repayment of debt in aqcuired business - - - (1 000) (1 000)
Proceeds from sale of business 13 (455) - 3 177 161 161
Capitalised internal developed intangible assets (R&D) 8 (40) (64) (187) (133) (176)
Net cash flow from investing activities (630) (117) 2 699 (4 980) (5 051)
Net change interest-bearing loans 7 (63) (250) (603) (238) (238)
Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities 3 (86) (83) (257) (208) (292)
Interest paid (22) (34) (81) (86) (122)
Interest paid on leasing liabilities 3 (34) (36) (107) (96) (131)
Transactions with treasury shares - - (51) (27) (27)
Dividends paid to equity holders of the parent - - (450) (450) (450)
- of which dividends from treasury shares - - 2 2 2
Net cash flow from financing activities (205) (403) (1 547) (1 103) (1 258)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (20) 80 170 66 42
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (512) (855) 2 444 (6 371) (4 384)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 8 610 4 522 5 654 10 038 10 038
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 8 098 3 667 8 098 3 667 5 654

Note 1 | General information and principles

General information

The consolidated financial statement for Q3 (interim financial statement) covers Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, its subsidiaries and shares in joint arrangements and associated companies that are included according to the equity method.

Principles

Interim financial statements are compiled in accordance with IAS 34 (interim reporting), stock exchange regulations and the additional requirements of the Securities Trading Act. Interim financial statements do not include the same amount of information as the full financial statements and should be read in the context of the consolidated financial statements for 2019. The consolidated financial statements for 2019 were prepared in compliance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and international standards for financial reporting (IFRS) established by the EU.

The consolidated financial statements for 2019 are available on www.kongsberg.com.

The interim financial statement has not been audited.

Note 2 | New standards as from 1.1.2020

The accounting principles used in the quarterly report are the same principles as those applied to the consolidated financial statements for 2019, with the exception of changes to IFRS 3 Business combinations, IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, which was implemented 1 January 2020. The implementation of the changes has not had any significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 3 Business Combinations

IASB has clarified the definition of a business, which means that the purchase of a set of assets and liabilities must be recognised according to IFRS 3 Business Combinations. When the definition of business is not met, the transaction will be recognised according to the relevant standards, for example for inventories or fixed assets.

IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors

IASB has revised the definition of "material" in the two standards, to ensure that there is a consistent definition across the various IFRS standards. The new definition makes it clear that information in the financial statements will be material if the omission, mis-statement or concealment of information could be expected to influence decisions that the primary users make based on the financial statements.

Note 3 | Leasing

KONGSBERG has leases that are primarily related to land and buildings, as well as leases for machinery, vehicles and equipment.

IFRS 16 effects on condensed statement of financial position:

Opening balance 01.01.2020 2 141
Addition 45
Depreciation Q1 (98)
Translation differences 58
Opening balance 01.04.2020 2 146
Addition 18
Depreciation Q2 (105)
Translation differences (23)
Opening balance 01.07.2020 2 036
Addition 5
Depreciation Q3 (104)
Translation differences (2)
Closing balance 30.9.2020 1 934
30.9.2020 30.6.2020 31.12.2019
Leasing assets 1 934 2 036 2 141
Long-term leasing liabilities 1 716 1 789 1 850
Short-term leasing liabilities 330 334 348

IFRS 16 effects on condensed income statement in the period:

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Returned rental cost earlier included in EBITDA 119 118 364 305 423
Increased EBITDA in the period 119 118 364 303 423
Depreciation on leases (104) (98) (307) (253) (348)
Increased EBIT in the period 15 20 56 51 75
Interest cost on leasing liabilities for the period (35) (36) (107) (96) (131)
Reduced EBT in the period (20) (16) (51) (46) (56)

Note 4 | Estimates

Preparing the interim financial statement involves assessments, estimates and assumptions that affect the use of accounting principles and posted amounts for assets and obligations, revenues and expenses. Actual results may deviate from these estimates. The key considerations in connection with the application of the Group's accounting principles and the major sources of uncertainty remain the same as when the 2019 consolidated financial statements was compiled.

Note 5 | Segment information

OPERATING REVENUES EBITDA EBIT
1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9. 1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9. 1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
KM 3 695 4 041 12 000 9 935 15 198 411 223 1 068 597 1 005 227 33 482 121 356
KDA 1 933 1 578 5 883 4 776 7 245 473 252 1 142 677 1 123 338 150 769 389 725
Other 174 213 580 595 802 35 21 93 14 (16) 30 11 75 (13) (52)
Group 5 802 5 833 18 464 15 307 23 245 919 496 2 302 1 288 2 113 595 193 1 326 497 1 029

EBITDA and EBIT do not longer include share of net result from joint arrangements and associated companies. On 4 February 2020, Kongsberg entered into an agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries regarding the sale of the company Hydroid Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary in the Kongsberg Maritime business area. The sale was completed on 26 March and all Hydroid earnings figures have been removed from the KM segment. For further information on the sale, see note 13 Discontinued operations.

Note 6 | Shares in joint arrangements and associated companies

Specification of movement in the balance sheet line "Shares in joint arrangements and associated companies" 1 January to 30 September

MNOK Ownership Carrying
amount
1.1.2020
Additions/
disposals
Dividends
received
Share of net
income 1)
Other items
and
comprehensi
ve income
Carrying
amount
30.9.20
Patria Oyj 49,9 % 2 656 - (75) 4 264 2 849
Kongsberg Satellite Services AS 50,0 % 492 - (55) 93 - 530
Other shares 100 10 - (30) - 80
Total 3 247 10 (130) 67 264 3 458

1) The share of net result is included after tax and amortisation of excess value. The share of net result for Q3 is 35 MNOK.

Share of net result from Patria:

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9. 1.1. - 31.12.
2020 2020 2019
Millions NOK NOK NOK
KONGSBERG's share (49,9%) 1) 8 20 (8)
Amortisation of excess values after tax (4) (16) (27)
Share of net income recognised in KDA for the period 4 4 (35)

1) Share of Patria's net income after tax adjusted for non-controlling interests and net income from KAMS. In addition the result for June is adjusted this period.

Note 7 | Financial instruments

Loans and credit facilities

The Group has five bond loans amounting to a total of MNOK 3,450. The loans are classified as long-term loans, except KOG08 (nominal value of MNOK 1,000), which is due within a year and is reclassified to short-term loans. The maturity dates of the long-term bond loans range from 6 December 2021 to 2 June 2026. The bond loan KOG10 (nominal value of MNOK 550) was repaid in its entirety when matured in March 2020. During the period loan in China is repaid by MNOK 63. In addition, the Group has a syndicated credit facility of MNOK 2,300 and an overdraft credit facility of MNOK 500. Neither are utilised.

Interest-bearing loans:

30.9.2020 31.12.2019
MNOK Due date Nominal
interest rate
Value 1) Value 1)
Long-term loans
Bond issue KOG08 - floating interest rate - 1 000
Bond issue KOG09 - fixed interest rate 02.06.2026 3,20% 1 000 1 000
Bond issue KOG11 - fixed interest rate 05.12.2023 2,90% 450 450
Bond issue KOG12 - floating interest rate 06.12.2021 1,13% 500 500
Bond issue KOG13 - floating interest rate 06.06.2024 1,45% 500 500
Other long-term loans 2) 23 19
Total long-term loans 2 473 3 469
Short-term loans:
Bond issue KOG08 - floating interest rate3) 02.06.2021 1,48% 1 000 -
Bond issue KOG10 - floating interest rate 4) - 550
Other short-term loans 7 70
Total short-term loans 1 007 620
Total interest-bearing loans 3 480 4 089
Syndicated credit facility (unused borrowing limit) 15.03.2023 2 300 2 300
Overdraft facility (unused) 500 500

1) Value is equal to nominal amount. For long-term bond loans, the carrying amount is equal to the nominal amount.

2) "Other long-term loans" consists of minor loans in local banks in some of the Group's subsidiaries.

3) The bond issue KOG08 with nominal value MNOK 1,000 and due date 02.06.21, was reclassificated to short-term loans at 30.06.2020.

4) The bond issue KOG10 was repaid at due date 05.03.20.

Forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps

As shown in the condensed statement of comprehensive income the fair value of cash flow hedges has been decreased by MNOK 202 before tax during the period 1 January – 30 September 2020. Of this amount, the change in fair value of forward exchange contracts accounted for a decrease of MNOK 53. The net value of fair value hedges has been significantly reduced as a result of the depreciation of the Norwegian krone against relevant currencies during the first quarter. During the second and third quarter the Norwegian krone has strengthen slightly and the total change from the end of the year represents a reduction of MNOK 396. The end-of-quarter spot prices were USD/NOK 9.33 and EUR/NOK 10.93.

Due in 2020 Due in 2021 or later Total
MNOK
(before tax)
Value based on
agreed
exchange rates
Fair value at
30.9.20
Value based on
agreed exchange
rates
Fair value at
30.9.20
Value based on
agreed
exchange rates
Change in fair
value from 31.12.19
Fair value at
30.9.20
USD 7 1 94 (66) 101 (67) (65)
EUR (448) - 5 - (443) 12 -
Other (5) - (42) 1 (47) 2 1
Sum (446) 1 57 (65) (389) (53) (64)
Roll-over of
currency
futures
- (21) - (84) - 52 (105)
Total (446) (20) 57 (149) (389) (1) (169)

Forward exchange contracts classified as cash flow hedging:

Net forward exchange contracts cash flow hedging (65)
Forward exchange contracts cash flow hedging, liability (125)
Forward exchange contracts cash flow hedging, asset 60

Fair value is calculated as the difference between the spot rate at 30 September 2020 and the forward rates on currency contracts.

The difference ( MNOK -201) between changes in the fair value of balances classified as cash flow hedges (MNOK -202) and changes in fair value on forward exchange

contracts (MNOK -1) is ascribable to a change in fair values of basis swaps (MNOK -158), change in net fair value of options (MNOK -24) and

interest rate according to implementation of hedge accounting in acquired companies with MNOK -19.

Forward exchange contracts classified as fair value hedging:

Due in 2020 Due in 2021 or later Total
MNOK Value based on
agreed
exchange rates
Fair value at
30.9.20
Value based on
agreed exchange
rates
Fair value at
30.9.20
Value based on
agreed
exchange rates
Change in fair
value from 31.12.19
Fair value at
30.9.20
USD 2 334 (51) 9 079 (385) 11 413 (384) (436)
EUR 603 - 1 685 (79) 2 288 (77) (79)
Other 34 15 851 43 885 65 58
Totalt 2 971 (36) 11 615 (421) 14 586 (396) (457)
Forward exchange contracts fair value hedges, asset 501
Forward exchange contracts fair value hedges, liability (958)
Net forward exchange contracts fair value hedges (457)

The value of fair value hedges is recognised in the statement of financial position against customer contracts, assets by MNOK 17 and customer contracts, liabilities by MNOK 474.

Specification of derivatives:

30.9. 30.6. 31.12.
MNOK 2020 2020 2019
Forward exchange contracts, cash flow hedging 60 135 44
Forward exchange contracts, fair value hedges 501 489 314
Gross fair value options 5 - -
Loan hedges 4 - -
Total derivatives, current assets 571 624 358
Forward exchange contracts, cash flow hedging 125 169 55
Forward exchange contracts, fair value hedges 958 1 221 374
Fair value 222 200 64
basis swaps
Gross fair
29 - -
value options
Loan hedges
- 3 -
Total derivatives, current liabilities 1 334 1 593 493

Note 8 | Product development

Product maintenance cost and development recognised in the income statement during the period:

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Product maintenance 92 106 292 308 442
Development cost 165 165 637 562 807
Total 258 269 929 869 1 249

Capitalised development recognised in the balance sheet during the period:

1.7. - 30.9. 1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Capitalised development 39 48 186 105 173

The largest capitalised projects are related to the development of a digital platform (Kognifai), Joint Strike Missile (JSM), medium-calibre weapon station (MCT), communication solutions and remote towers for airports.

Note 9 | Related parties

The Board is not aware of any changes or transactions in Q3 associated with related parties that in any significant way have an impact on the Group's financial position and profit for the period.

Note 10 | Important risk and uncertainty factors

The Group's risk management is described in the 2019 annual report.

To a certain extent, the COVID-19 outbreak leads to great uncertainty in the future about the entire value chain, given travel restrictions, quarantine regulations and other considerations to protect people from infection. Kongsberg Maritime has extensive international operations and is directly affected by decline in the world economy. The travel restrictions in effect in various countries have a particular impact on aspects of service and after-market, but the effects are limited because Kongsberg Maritime has wide locally representation. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has a high proportion of exports, but the bulk of operations are in Norway. So far, the defence business has not experienced major consequences as a result of COVID-19, and operations are almost at a normal level, but travel restrictions are also causing challenges here. The Group has implemented and is continuing to implement new preventive measures to protect its own employees, business partners and to ensure normal business operations to as great extent as possible.

In preparing KONGSBERG's financial statement for the first half of the year, assessments have been made in relation to any COVID-19 impact on accounting items. Despite the downward trend in sales and order intake in a number of areas, no significant negative effects on profits were recorded. This is largely due to the introduction of comprehensive cost-saving measures and savings which are directly connected to COVID-19 (e.g. travel restrictions). KONGSBERG is expected to still be affected in the coming quarters. Uncertainty regarding oil prices in the future will affect investment levels in a number of segments, while at the same time leading to opportunities in other segments where KONGSBERG is strong. Lower activity among customers and suppliers, travel restrictions and increased risk of delays within projects due to temporary closures and lack of resources are expected to affect revenue, profit and order intake. In addition, there is a greater risk of cancellations of customer contracts and delayed or missing payments due to the fact that large parts of the customer base are affected, which could lead to an increased risk of losses on trade receivables, goods, project assets and foreign exchange contracts. So far losses and impairment has been limited for the Group. KONGSBERG is therefore closely monitoring the development of the virus situation in other countries, and especially in the US. The Group's large international presence, and global dependency makes the Group vulnerable for conditions that influence the international trade and the world economy in general. It is still great uncertainty regarding how the effects from the COVID-19 will affect the world economy in the longer term and how it will affect KONGSBERG.

For more information on the consequences of and measures concerning COVID-19, see the sections for Kongsberg Maritime on page 11, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace on page 15 and Prospects on page 17.

In addition, uncertainty regarding oil prices in the future will affect investment levels in a number of segments, while at the same time leading to opportunities in other segments where KONGSBERG is strong.

Note 11 | Tax

The income tax expense as of Q3 is calculated to be 24.0 per cent of earnings before tax. The income tax expense is affected by non-deductible costs, withholding tax on dividends from foreign subsidiaries and the fact that shares of net income from associated companies are recognised after tax.

Note 12 | Acquisitions

COACH Solutions ApS

On 30 June, KONGSBERG signed an agreement to purchase COACH Solutions ApS, and the acquisition was completed on the same day.

The company is a Danish maritime software company founded by the Danish shipping company Clipper Group. The company develops software to optimise energy consumption and receive continuously-updated weather routing, which enables customers to achieve large financial and environmental operational savings. The solutions have been installed on 600 active vessels. COACH software complements Kongsberg Digital's maritime portfolio and the company is included as a wholly owned subsidiary in this business area.

The parties agreed on an enterprise value on a cash- and debt-free basis, and with normalised working capital of MNOK 39. Added value in the acquisition is allocated to customer relations, technology and goodwill. The payment was made in the 2. Quarter.

The company will change its name to KONGSBERG COACH Solutions ApS.

Final purchase price allocation COACH Solutions ApS

MNOK Carrying
amount
prior to
acquisition
Adjustments
fair value
Recognised
values at
acquisition
Customer relationship - 16 16
Technology - 12 12
Total intangible assets exclusive goodwill - 28 28
Current assets exclusive cash and cash equivalents 6 - 6
Cash and cash equivalents 4 - 4
Total assets exclusive goodwill 10 28 39
Deferred tax liabilty (6) (6)
Other current liabilities and provisions (5) - (5)
Total liabilities and provisions (5) (6) (11)
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 5 23 28
Goodwill upon acquisitions - 15 15
Remuneration - - 43
Cash and cash equivalents acquired - - (4)
Net outgoing cash flow for the acquisition - - 39

Note 13 | Discontinued operations

Hydroid Inc.

On 4 February 2020 Kongsberg Maritime signed an agreement to sell the subsea technology company Hydroid Inc. in the USA to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) for USD 350 million, on a debt- and cash-free basis and adjusted for agreed working capital. The transaction was completed with effect from 26 March 2020 and means that Hydroid's profit and loss figures have been removed from the accounts in the financial statement and reported on the line "Earnings after tax from discontinued operations". Comparative figures have also been recalculated. For further information see the quarterly report for Q1.

The tables below specify the impact Hydroid has had on the Group's figures. Tax on the transaction incurred in the United States, of approximately MNOK 650, has been reported as other short-term liabilities and is expected to be paid during 2020. Loss on currency hedging results in a reduced tax expense on approximately MNOK 50. As of September MNOK 437 of the tax is paid. In addition, tax will be levied on the allocation of the funds. An adjustment of the purchase price in Q3 results in a payment of MNOK 17. Total payment in the 3rd quarter is MNOK 455. The gain is increased by MNOK 11 during the period as a result of dissolution of provisions related to the gain estimate.

Specification of the earnings after tax for discontinued operations

1.1. - 30.9.
MNOK 2020 2019 2019
Operating revenues 268 614 840
Operating expenses (228) (496) (695)
EBITDA 40 117 145
EBIT 36 108 132
Earnings before tax 27 95 134
Tax (7) (3) (13)
Earnings after tax 20 92 121
Gain from sale of business before tax 2 020 - -
Tax on gain 600 - -
Gain from sale of business after tax 1 420 - -
Earnings after tax from discontinued operations 1 440 79 121

Cash flow from Hydroid

EBITDA 40 117 145
Change in net current assets and other operating related items (249) (20) (26)
Net cash flow from operating activities (209) 97 120
Net cash flow from investing activities (5) (5) (15)
Net cash flow from financing activities (9) (112) (2)
Effect of Hydroid on the condensed statement of financial position
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Reported
31.12.2019
Hydroid
31.12.19
Adjusted
31.12.19
MNOK
Property, plant and equipment 3 924 182 3 742
Leasing assets 2 141 - 2 141
Goodwill 4 272 846 3 426
Intangible assets 2 215 7 2 208
Deferred tax asset 167 - 167
Shares in joint arrangements and associated companies 3 247 - 3 247
Other non-current assets 213 4 209
Total non-current assets 16 179 1 040 15 140
Inventories 3 964 100 3 864
Trade receivables 6 363 83 6 280
Other current assets 998 - 998
Customer contracts, asset 5 888 555 5 333
Derivatives 376 - 376
Cash and cash equivalents 5 654 28 5 626
Total current assets 23 243 766 22 477
Total assets 39 422 1 806 37 617
Issued capital 5 933 - 5 933
Retained earnings 6 249 1 326 4 923
Other reserves 571 - 571
Non-controlling interests 57 - 57
Total equity 12 810 1 326 11 484
Long-term interest-bearing loans 3 469 - 3 469
Long-term leasing liabilities 1 850 - 1 850
Pension liabilities 974 - 974
Provisions 122 - 122
Deferred tax liabilities 1 350 - 1 350
Other non-current liabilities 36 4 32
Total non-current liabilities and provisions 7 801 4 7 797
Customer contracts, liabilities 10 481 391 10 090
Derivatives 493 - 493
Provisions 1 513 9 1 504
Short-term interest-bearing loans 620 - 620
Short-term leasing liabilities 348 - 348
Other current liabilities 5 356 75 5 281
Total current liabilities and provisions 18 811 475 18 336
Total liabilities and provisions 26 612 479 26 133
Total equity, liabilities and provisions 39 422 1 806 37 617

Note 14 | Definitions and abbreviations

KONGSBERG uses terms in the consolidated financial statements that are not anchored in the IFRS accounting standards. Our definitions and explanations of these terms follow below.

Kongsberg considers EBITDA and EBIT to be normal accounting terms, but they are not included in the IFRS accounting standards. EBITDA is the abbreviation of "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation". KONGSBERG uses EBITDA in the income statement as a summation line for other accounting lines. These accounting lines are defined in our accounting principles, which are part of the 2019 financial statements. The same applies to EBIT.

Restructuring costs consist of salaries and social security tax upon termination of employment (such as severance and gratuity) in connection with workforce reductions. In addition to this are rent and other related costs and any one-off payments in the event of the premature termination of tenancy agreements for premises that are not in use.

Integration costs are those associated with integrating Commercial Marine into Kongsberg Maritime.

Net interest-bearing debt is the net amount of the accounting lines "Cash and cash equivalents" and "Short- and long-term interest-bearing liabilities, excluding leasing commitments".

Return On Average Capital Employed (ROACE) is defined as the 12-month rolling EBIT including share of net income from joint arrangements and associated companies, excluding IFRS 16 divided by the 12-month mean of recognised equity and net interest-bearing debt. Net interest-bearing debt has been adjusted for the purchase price of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine in relation to what was reported in Q1.

Working capital is defined as current assets (except cash and cash equivalents) minus non-interest-bearing liabilities (except taxes payable). Financial instruments recognised at fair value are not included in working capital.

Book-to-bill ratio is order intake divided by operating revenues.

CM is Commercial Marine (formerly Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine)

KAMS is Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services AS (formerly Aerospace Industrial Maintenance Norway AS)

Organic growth is change in operating revenues exclusive acquired companies.

3rd quarter 2020 KONGSBERG

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