Quarterly Report • Aug 23, 2019
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Second Quarter and First Half of 2019
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Profitability is good in the group, and we are pleased with healthy growth of 25 per cent. The fundamental and continuous work on building a unified corporate culture is more important than ever in a period of strong growth. Motivated employees and a solid organisation are an important foundation for creating long-term value. It is pleasing that we have experienced a clear reduction in serious injuries in the quarter, but zero lost time injuries is and will always be our goal. The working environment should be safe for everyone – including those who are employed by our subcontractors.
Our strategy has clear goals for organic and structural growth. After the end of the quarter we announced the agreement to acquire Betonmast. This will be our largest acquisition of all time. Since starting up in 2006, Betonmast has seen impressive growth. It is a well-run company with competent employees and management, interesting projects, strong profitability and a healthy order backlog. The transaction will strengthen AF Gruppen's position in the Norwegian and Swedish building markets, and also provides the basis for a very interesting future for Betonmast and the rest of AF Gruppen.
AF has always been proud of its strength and ability to perform complex tasks. The group's entrepreneurial spirit has been characterised by the ability and willingness to think differently and to find better, more future-oriented ways to generate value.


| Key figures (NOK million) | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and other income | 5 863 | 4 692 | 11 077 | 8 575 | 18 767 |
| EBITDA | 486 | 298 | 828 | 527 | 1 303 |
| Earnings before finacial items and tax (EBIT) | 369 | 256 | 601 | 441 | 1 119 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 363 | 256 | 590 | 450 | 1 136 |
| Result per share (NOK) | 2.54 | 1.53 | 3.96 | 2.86 | 7.88 |
| Diluted result per share (NOK) | 2.53 | 1.53 | 3.94 | 2.86 | 7.88 |
| EBITDA margin | 8.3 % | 6.4 % | 7.5 % | 6.1 % | 6.9 % |
| Operating margin | 6.3 % | 5.5 % | 5.4 % | 5.1 % | 6.0 % |
| Profit margin | 6.2 % | 5.5 % | 5.3 % | 5.3 % | 6.1 % |
| Return on capital employed (ROaCE) 1) | - | - | 46.8 % | 47.4 % | 53.9 % |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 284 | 33 | 542 | 159 | 841 |
| Net interest-bearing debt (receivables) | 753 | -609 | 753 | -609 | -894 |
| Equity ratio | 17.6 % | 23.8 % | 17.6 % | 23.8 % | 25.0 % |
| Order backlog | 23 085 | 19 866 | 23 085 | 19 866 | 21 541 |
| LTI-1 rate | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Absence due to illness | 3.2 % | 3.1 % | 3.5 % | 3.4 % | 3.3 % |
1) 12-month rolling average
IFRS 16 Leases is implemented from 1 January 2019. Historical figures have not been reworked. See Note 4 for further information.



OPERATING PROFIT (NOK million)
OPERATING MARGIN (%) Operating margin (%)

| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 1 706 | 1 481 | 3 363 | 2 727 | 5 861 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 90 | 49 | 161 | 107 | 275 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 89 | 53 | 163 | 120 | 293 |
| Operating margin | 5.3 % | 3.3 % | 4.8 % | 3.9 % | 4.7 % |
| Profit margin | 5.2 % | 3.6 % | 4.8 % | 4.4 % | 5.0 % |


• AF Anlegg
• Målselv Maskin & Transport

AF is one of Norway's largest actors in the civil engineering market, and the customers include both public and private actors. Its project portfolio includes roads, railways, port facilities, airports, tunnels, foundation work, power and energy, as well as onshore facilities for oil and gas.
The Civil Engineering business area reported revenues of NOK 1,706 million (1,481 million) for the 2nd quarter. This is equivalent to growth of 15 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings before tax were NOK 89 million (53 million). Revenues totalled NOK 3,363 million (2,727 million) and earnings before tax totalled NOK 163 million (120 million) in the first six months.
AF Anlegg reported a very high level of activity for the quarter. Even with strong growth, the unit delivered good results and an industry-leading profit margin. The E18 Tvedestrand – Arendal project was opened for traffic on 2 July, almost four months before the original schedule. Some minor work remains on the project. On the E39 Kristiansand west – Mandal east project, production is already efficient and good. There are several projects contributing to a good result. Målselv Maskin & Transport maintains a good level of activity and continues to deliver very good results in the second quarter.
In the second quarter, Civil Engineering entered into a contract with Statkraft Energi for the construction of Vesle Kjela power plant in Vinje municipality. The contract includes the blasting of approx. 2 km of tunnel and constructionrelated work on the power station underground. Work started in April/May 2019 and is to be completed in August 2021. The contract is valued at approximately NOK 180 million, including VAT.
After the end of the quarter, Målselv Maskin & Transport has been recommended as contractor for a new building and construction project for the external perimeter at Evenes air base. The client is the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency. The contract is a general contract and has an estimated value of NOK 136 million, excluding VAT. Work is expected to be completed in 2022.
The order backlog for Civil Engineering stood at NOK 5,740 million (5,206 million) as at 30 June 2019.

Operating prot (NOK million) OPERATING PROFIT (NOK million)

Operating margin (%) OPERATING MARGIN (%)

| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 2 736 | 2 258 | 5 244 | 4 066 | 9 055 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 164 | 139 | 292 | 230 | 619 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 169 | 145 | 301 | 242 | 645 |
| Operating margin | 6.0 % | 6.2 % | 5.6 % | 5.6 % | 6.8 % |
| Profit margin | 6.2 % | 6.4 % | 5.7 % | 5.9 % | 7.1 % |



AF provides contracting services for residential, public and commercial buildings. Our services range from planning to building and renovation. AF cooperates closely with customers to find efficient and innovative solutions adapted to their needs. The Building business area comprises activities in Eastern Norway and the Bergen Region.
Building reported revenues of NOK 2,736 million (2,258 million) for the 2nd quarter. This corresponds to revenue growth of 21 per cent compared with the same quarter last year, which is caused by both organic growth and acquisition of HTB. Earnings before tax were NOK 169 million (145 million). Revenues totalled NOK 5,244 million (4,066 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 301 million (242 million) for the 1st half of the year.
There is a high level of activity in the building market in Norway. Most business units have growth in revenues and deliver good results for the quarter, particularly in AF Bygg Oslo and contracting activities in Bergen. Additionally, the
rehabilitation operations in Oslo deliver strong results. Eiqon and AF Bygg Østfold delivered results below expectations in the 2nd quarter.
A number of new contracts were signed in the 2nd quarter. LAB Entreprenør has been recommended by Hordaland County Municipality as contractor to build a new county administration building in Bergen. The contract will be carried out as a collaborative design and build contract and is valued at NOK 737 million, excluding VAT. AF Bygg Oslo has signed an agreement with Gladengveien 4 AS regarding the construction of 206 flats at Ensjø in Oslo. Gladengen Bolig AS (Gladengveien 4 AS) is owned by Selmer Eiendom. The project is to be carried out based on a design and build contract and is valued at NOK 557 million excl. VAT. Strøm Gundersen Vestfold has been chosen as contractor for construction phase 2 of the apartment project at Nye Kilen Brygge in Sandefjord. The contract will be carried out as a collaborative design and build contract and is valued at NOK 122 million, excluding VAT.
Building's order backlog was NOK 11,792 million (11,070 million) as at 30 June 2019.

UNITS SOLD (NUMBER) HOUSING UNITS SOLD (AMOUNT)

TURNOVER UNITS IN PRODUCTION (NOK million) TURNOVER HOUSING UNITS IN PRODUCTION (NOK MILL.)

| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 4 | 49 | 7 | 53 | 73 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 23 | 43 | 60 | 61 | 166 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 23 | 40 | 58 | 55 | 157 |
| Captial employed | 922 | 804 | 922 | 804 | 837 |



• AF Eiendom

The Property business area develops residential units and commercial buildings in Norway. The activities take place in geographic areas where AF has its own production capacity. AF cooperates closely with other actors in the industry, and the development projects are primarily organised as partly-owned companies that are consolidated in accordance with the equity method of accounting. The earnings that are consolidated in Property correspond to the earnings after tax multiplied by the ownership interest.
Good sales in several projects have resulted in Property reporting a good pre-tax result of NOK 23 million (40 million) in the 2nd quarter.
Sales have been good with 80 (117) sold apartments in the 2nd quarter, of which AF's share is 37 (38). In the 1st half of the year 242 (172) apartments have been sold, of which AF's share is 92 (59). The sales ratio for projects in progress is 75 per cent.
At the end of the quarter Property had ownership interests in residential projects with a total of 307 (308) units for sale. AF's share was 119 (121). Of these, there was a total of 7 (1) unsold completed apartments, of which AF's share was 2.8 (0.3).
There are handed over 144 units at Lillo Gård, 62 units in
Krydderhagen and 1 unit in Thurmannskogen in the 2nd quarter, a total of 207 (0) homes.
There are seven residential property projects with a total of 816 apartments under construction, of which AF's share is 319:
For further information, see Note 7.
As at the 2nd quarter, Property had ownership interests in two commercial projects under construction in Oslo, with a gross floor area of 38,401 square metres:
Property's result in the 2nd quarter 2018 includes the sale of a 50% stake in Skiparviken.
AF has an ownership stake in a building site inventory (residential units under development) in Norway that is estimated to yield 2,154 (1,972) residential units. AF's share of this is 996 (816) residential units. In addition, AF also has an ownership stake in commercial property under construction with a gross floor area of 52,183 (73,751) square metres. AF's share of this is a gross floor area of 25,764 (36,198) sq. metres.


Operating margin (%) OPERATING MARGIN (%)

| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 288 | 247 | 505 | 433 | 875 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 16 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 44 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 15 | 9 | 22 | 15 | 41 |
| Operating margin | 5.5 % | 4.1 % | 4.8 % | 4.1 % | 5.0 % |
| Profit margin | 5.1 % | 3.6 % | 4.3 % | 3.4 % | 4.7 % |


• AF Energi & Miljøteknikk
• AF Decom

AF provides energy-efficient and futureoriented technical energy services for buildings and industry and is a leading actor within traditional demolition services and the subsequent receiving, treating and recycling of materials. At AF's environmental centres: Rimol, Jølsen and Nes, contaminated materials are sorted, decontaminated and recycled. More than 80% of the materials are recycled.
Revenues for the 2nd quarter were NOK 288 million (247 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 15 million (9 million). This corresponds to revenue growth of 17 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Revenues totalled NOK 505 million (433 million) and earnings before tax totalled NOK 22 million (15 million) in the 1st half of the year.
The quarter's growth in revenue is partly explained by good activity in several energy saving contracts (EPC). Overall, the energy business delivers satisfactory results. In Lithuania as well there is an increase in activity in the quarter and moderately positive results. A high order backlog and several interesting bids provide a positive outlook for the rest of the year.
Demolition is providing positive results in all departments. Projects linked to a new hospital in Drammen and Radiumhospitalet mean that activities are high in Eastern Norway. Activity levels at the environmental centres is lower in comparison to the same quarter last year, but profitability is good. The operating permit for Nes Environmental Centre was issued in June. AF Gruppen is looking at possibilities for establishing more environmental centres in the time ahead.
The order backlog for Energy & Environment stood at NOK 628 million (484 million) as at 30 June 2019.
REVENUES (NOK million)
REVENUES (NOK million)


Operating margin (%) OPERATING MARGIN (%)

| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 925 | 629 | 1 763 | 1 137 | 2 270 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 28 | 45 | 61 | 67 | 114 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 27 | 45 | 59 | 66 | 113 |
| Operating margin | 3.0 % | 7.2 % | 3.4 % | 5.9 % | 5.0 % |
| Profit margin | 2.9 % | 7.1 % | 3.3 % | 5.8 % | 5.0 % |


• Kanonaden

AF's Swedish business area encompasses activities related to building, civil engineering, property and environmental activities in Sweden. Geographically, the business unit covers Southern Sweden as well as Stockholm and Mälardalen.
Sweden reported revenues of NOK 925 million (629 million) for the 2nd quarter. This corresponds to growth of 47 per cent compared to the same quarter last year, which is related to the acquisition of HMB. Earnings before tax were NOK 27 million (45 million). Revenues totalled NOK 1,763 million (1,137 million) and earnings before tax totalled NOK 59 million (66 million) in the 1st half of the year. The acquisition of HMB was completed on 2 January 2019 and their figures are included in the figures for 2019.
The Swedish civil engineering market is marked by strong competition. Kanonaden Entreprenad's activities are on a par with the same quarter last year, yet with a weaker result. The result for the quarter is due to poor results in Mälardalen and a customer's bankruptcy. Pålplintar has gained control of production and costs, but activity levels remain too low.
AF Projektutveckling does not yet have any projects in the production phase, but several are in the development phase. The results are weaker than in the same quarter last year when the unit handed over two real estate projects. AF Bygg Göteborg has activities in line with the same quarter last year, but has better results. AF Bygg Syd has lower activity than for the same quarter last year, but has good profitability. HMB's activities are greatest in Uppsala and Västerås, and the unit produced results somewhat below expectations for the quarter.
The market for environmental services is also good in Sweden. AF Härnösand Byggreturer reported a high level of activity and very good profitability for its projects. The unit also reports strong results for the 2nd quarter.
In the quarter, HMB was chosen by Wallenstam to build 161 rental apartments in the Flanören quarter in Uppsala. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 176 million excl. VAT. The design and build contract starts in the autumn with planned delivery around year end 2021.
AF's Swedish property business has a building site inventory (residential units under development) that is estimated to yield 365 (485) residential units. AF's share of this is 230 (343) residential units.
The order backlog for Sweden stood at NOK 2,939 million (1,513 million) as at 30 June 2019.
REVENUES (NOK million)


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| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 191 | 184 | 314 | 366 | 655 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 5 | 6 | -3 | 9 | -21 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 1 | 4 | -11 | 8 | -27 |
| Operating margin | 2.6 % | 3.1 % | -1.1 % | 2.5 % | -3.2 % |
| Profit margin | 0.6 % | 2.1 % | -3.4 % | 2.1 % | -4.1 % |

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AF has varied activities in the oil and gas industry. The services range from new build and modification of systems for climate control (HVAC) delivered to the offshore and marine market to the removal and recycling of offshore installations. AF has a state-of-the art facility for environmental clean-up at Vats.
Revenues in the 2nd quarter were NOK 191 million (184 million), which means somewhat higher activity compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings before tax were NOK 1 million (4 million). Revenues totalled NOK 314 million (366 million) and earnings before tax were NOK -11 million (8 million) for the 1st half of the year.
As expected, AF Offshore Decom has low but increasing activity. The unit is delivering poor results. As communicated earlier, the market for the removal of offshore installations is marked by strong competition. Structures have been delivered to Vats in the quarter, and activity levels are expected to increase and remain high for the rest of the year. Preparatory work is ongoing for upcoming offshore campaigns in the next years.
AF AeronMollier has a significantly increased activity level compared to the same quarter last year. Growth comes from projects in modification and maintenance, in addition to market opportunities related to electrification in the marine sector. The unit delivers positive results both in Offshore and Marine.
In Q2 AF Gruppen has taken a strategic position in the offshore market for removal and recycling. AF Offshore Decom has established the company Fairfield Decom in partnership with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) and Decom Energy. The new business combines Decom Energy's knowledge and experience as an operator with AF and HMC's expertise in offshore removal and recycling. The goal is to create a unique actor with comprehensive solutions for late-life operations and removal and recycling contracts on the UK continental shelf. Fairfield Decom is headquartered in Aberdeen.
The order backlog for Offshore stood at NOK 1,474 million (924 million) as at 30 June 2019.


AF Gruppen shall have robust financing with respect to operational and market-related fluctuations. The company's required return on invested capital is 20%, and its financial position shall underpin the growth strategy and provide an adequate dividend capacity.
IFRS 16 Leases, implemented from 1 January 2019, led to total assets increasing by NOK 863 million. Net interestbearing debt increased by NOK 888 million, and equity was reduced (after tax) by NOK 19 million. See Note 4 for more information. Both for existing and new financing, covenants will be calculated exclusive of the effect of IFRS 16.
Net operating cash flow was NOK 284 million (33 million) and net cash flow from investments was NOK -102 million (20 million) for the 2nd quarter. Cash flow before capital transactions and financing was NOK 182 million (53 million) for the 2nd quarter. A dividend of NOK 498 million was distributed to AF Gruppen's shareholders in the 2nd quarter. Net operating cash flow was NOK 542 million (159 million) and net cash flow from investments was NOK -490 million (-225 million) for the 1st half of the year. Cash flow before capital transactions and financing was NOK 52 million (-65 million) for the 1st half of the year.
The AF Gruppen had net interest-bearing debt of NOK 753 million (-609 million) at the end of the 2nd quarter.
In Q2 AF Gruppen has entered into agreements for new financing facilities with DNB and Handelsbanken. The total financing facility is NOK 3,000 million. The facility will replace existing financing facilities totalling NOK 1,800 million in Danske Bank and Handelsbanken. The new agreements will comprise a multi-currency overdraft facility (revolving 1-year term) of NOK 2,000 million in DNB and a revolving credit facility (3+1+1 year term) of NOK 1,000 million in Handelsbanken.
The available liquidity, including credit facilities, in Danske Bank and Handelsbanken stood at NOK 1,707 million as at 30 June 2019.
Total assets were NOK 10,559 million (7,565 million) as at 30 June 2019. The increase in assets is due to increased
LAB has built the new dairy factory for Tine in Bergen. Photo: LAB Entreprenør.
| Name | No. shares | % share |
|---|---|---|
| OBOS BBL | 16 366 733 | 16.4 |
| ØMF Holding AS | 14 969 859 | 15.0 |
| Constructio AS | 13 887 144 | 13.9 |
| Folketrygdfondet | 9 202 566 | 9.2 |
| Artel II AS | 2 508 267 | 2.5 |
| LJM A/S | 2 413 900 | 2.4 |
| Landsforsakringar Fastighetsfond | 2 185 547 | 2.2 |
| VITO Kongsvinger AS | 1 861 676 | 1.9 |
| Arne Skogheim AS | 1 753 870 | 1.8 |
| Staavi, Bjørn | 1 620 000 | 1.6 |
| Ten largest shareholders | 66 769 562 | 66.9 |
| Total other shareholders | 32 843 825 | 32.9 |
| Own shares | 132 703 | 0.1 |
| Total number of shares | 99 746 090 | 100.0 |
2ND QUARTER 2019


activity, the acquisition of HMB and HTB, in addition to the implementation of IFRS 16 Leases. The Group's equity totalled NOK 1,856 million (1,803 million) as at 30 June 2019. This corresponds to an equity ratio of 17.6% (23.8%).
On 19 August this year, AF Gruppen ASA concluded an agreement with the board of directors of BetonmastHæhre to buy 100% of the shares in the Betonmast group. This is to be done through a newly created company owned 66% by the AF group and 34% by the management and former shareholders of Betonmast. The agreed price for the shares is NOK 2,075 million. Net interest-bearing receivables in Betonmast were NOK 1,006 million as at 31 December 2018. For more detailed information see the stock exchange release of 19 August.
The purchase is contingent upon a limited due diligence and that the transaction is approved by the competition authorities. It is expected that the transaction will be completed in October 2019.
The management and former shareholders of Betonmast are funding their part of the purchase by providing NOK 352 million in equity to Betonmast Holding. AF Gruppen is financing the remainder of the purchase price with a combination of equity and loans. AF Gruppen is financing the purchase through existing loan facilities and a private placement of NOK 400 million directed at the company's four largest shareholders.
The Betonmast Group has about 1,000 employees and consists of a total of 16 companies distributed between the segments Betonmast Norway, Betonmast Eiendom and Betonmast Sweden. In 2018 the group had sales of NOK 6,942 million and a profit of NOK 217 million. The project portfolio of the Betonmast group encompasses everything from major housing projects to commercial and public buildings.
AF Gruppen's shares are listed on the Oslo Børs OB Match List and trade under the ticker AFG. The share is included in the Oslo Børs All Share Index (OSEAX), Benchmark Index (OSEBX) and Mutual Fund Index (OSEFX), as well as the new Oslo Børs Mid Cap Index (OSEMX).
The closing price for the AF share was NOK 168.00 as at 30 June 2019. This corresponds to a return of 27 per cent to date in 2019. The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index showed a return of 8% for the same period.
The company's Board of Directors has been granted authority by the General Meeting to determine the dividend to be distributed in the 2nd half of the year. A decision will be made on this in connection with the presentation of the quarterly results for the 3rd quarter on 8 November 2019.
HSE has high priority in AF Gruppen and is an integral part of the management at all levels. AF has a structured and uniform HSE system that encompasses all projects. The working environment should be safe for everyone – including those who are employed by our subcontractors. The figures from the subcontractors are therefore included in the injury statistics.
The LTI (lost-time injury) rate is an important measurement parameter for safety work at AF. The LTI rate is defined as the number of injuries resulting in absence and serious personal injuries without absence per million man-hours. A total of 3 (3) injuries resulting in absence were registered in the 2nd quarter. This gives an LTI rate of 0.6 (0.8) for the 2nd quarter. The LTI rate for the first six months was 1.3 (1.1).
Systematic and long-term work is being carried out to reduce the LTI rate. Significant resources are being invested to further improve our HSE efforts in order to be able to achieve our goal of an LTI rate of zero. Key to this work is AF's fundamental understanding and acceptance that all injuries have a cause and can, therefore, be avoided. Identifying risk and risk analysis are a key part of our preventive activities. Physical and organisational barriers are established to reduce the risk of personal injury.
In spite of a low LTI rate, we are still seeing too many personal injuries at AF. For this reason we have implemented the "Safety boost," comprising the following six group measures: (1) the definition of LTI is extended to also include serious SICK LEAVE DEVELOPMENT SOURCE SEPARATION RATE

personal injury without absence, (2) a group goal of H2<5 is established, (3) closer follow-up of incidents with a major loss potential, (4) use of safety gloves and safety goggles becomes mandatory on all projects, (5) introduce Safetalk to strengthen practical risk management, and (6) strengthened learning of incidents through digitalisation. We have belief in that the "Safety boost" will reinforce safety awareness among individuals and further raise the safety culture in the organisation.
Learning from own mistakes is of critical importance. AF has systematised this through reporting and following up undesired incidents, as well as investigating the most serious incidents. The number of reports has increased steadily during the last 14 years, and we see a clear correlation between the increased reporting of undesired incidents and the decrease in injuries.
The registration of sickness absence forms the basis for the measurement of health work at AF. For the 2nd quarter, sickness absence was 3.2 per cent (3.1 per cent), and 3.5 per cent (3.4 per cent) for the first half of the year. AF's sickness absence is low compared to that of comparable businesses. Our target is total sickness absence of less than 3.0%, a level we believe represents a healthy situation without absence due to occupational illnesses/injuries. Systematic efforts are being made, which consist, for example, of ongoing risk analysis of exposure that is harmful to health, the establishment of physical and organisational barriers, and close follow-up of employees on sick leave.
Environmental work has high priority throughout the entire Group. AF would like to avoid environmental damage and minimise undesirable effects on the environment. Environmental work is an integral part of HSE work, and the tools used are therefore the same that are used otherwise in connection with HSE work.
Follow-up of the source separation rate parameter acts as an extra driving force for AF's environmental work. This parameter places the focus on an important environmental factor that AF has an opportunity to influence. The source separation rate indicates how much of the waste from AF's operations is separated for the purpose of facilitating recycling. For the 2nd quarter, the result for building was
100 75 50 25 0 88 % Building Renovation Demolition YTD 18 YTD 19 95 % 95 % Regulatory requirement
2ND QUARTER 2019
89% (87%), the result for renovation was 96% (87%) and the result for demolition was 95% (96%). To date in 2019, the source separation rate for building was 88% (85%), for renovation it was 95% (84%) and for demolition it was 95% (95%). These results are considered very good, and they are well above the government requirement of a minimum of 60%. A total of 97,522 (74,469) tonnes of waste has been sorted in the 2nd quarter, and a total of 146,480 (126,966) tonnes has been sorted in 2019. The environmental centres have recycled a total of 233,555 tonnes (50,042) tonnes of materials year to date.
With clear growth ambitions and a rapidly increasing order backlog, there is an increasing need for resources. Therefore, the continuous effort to build a uniform corporate culture is more important than ever. Motivated employees and a solid organisation are an important foundation for creating value. AF is experiencing a major influx of competent resources who desire to work for the company, and in the 2nd quarter 2019 the number of employees has increased by 163 persons. At AF we are building the organisation with a robust composition of technical expertise and management capacity at all levels. The resources are organised close to production, with project teams where the managers have a major influential force.
AF aims to be a company to which talented individuals apply, whether they are women or men. In order to attract even more skilled people, AF is also setting new and ambitious targets for the share of women in the company. AF has adopted a "40/20 goal" that entails that 40% of all officials in AF shall be women. AF Gruppen's total share of women shall increase from 8.4% to 20%. This is an ambitious goal. It entails that AF will move from being worst in the class to an industry leader. In the 2nd quarter the share of women is 8.5% (8.3%) in total and 18.6% (18.2%) amongst officials.
AF is also maintaining a sharp focus on innovation and digitalisation within our business areas. We are working in a structured manner on how new technology can contribute to increased productivity and minimise risk in our projects, contribute to a safer daily life for our employees, and not to
mention create greater value for our customers. In addition, we are continuously seeking new business models on the border of or outside of our current core areas. As a stage in the effort, we have established a corporate function for innovation and digitalisation, in addition to a joint venture fund with OBOS (Construct Venture).
AF invests a lot of time and resources in the development of employees through training in various positions in production and through development of the AF Academy. More than 80 per cent of the current managers have been recruited internally. Our employees are good ambassadors for the recruitment of new colleagues.
AF Gruppen had a total of 4,757 (4,142) employees at the end of the 2nd quarter. Of these employees, 3,943 (3,625) were employed in Norway, 773 (481) in Sweden, 30 (23) in Lithuania, 8 (5) in Germany and 0 (8) in China (under discontinuation).
AF Gruppen is exposed to risk of both an operational and financial nature. AF Gruppen wants to undertake operational risk that the business units can influence and control. AF has developed risk management processes that are well adapted to our operations. Standardised, action-oriented risk management processes ensure comprehensive and coherent risk management in all parts of the organisation. AF seeks to limit exposure to risk that cannot be influenced. A risk review is conducted for all projects before a tender is submitted. Analysis of risk during the tendering phase enables the correct pricing and management of risk in the project. The same project organisations conduct detailed risk reviews every quarter. The Corporate Management Team participates in risk reviews of all projects with a contract value in excess of NOK 100 million. In addition, a total of 25 risk reviews in the business units, in which the Corporate Management Team also participated, were conducted in connection with the 2nd quarter of 2019.
Financial risk encompasses market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Market risk includes commodity price risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. AF is exposed to foreign exchange risk, and as a major demolition and recycling operator, AF Gruppen is also exposed to fluctuations in steel prices. AF aims to have low exposure to risks that cannot be influenced, and it uses hedging instruments to mitigate the risk associated with foreign exchange rates and steel prices. AF has credit risk in relation to customers, suppliers and partners. In addition to the parent company and bank guarantees, the use of credit rating tools contributes to reducing risk. The liquidity risk is considered low. As of 30 June 2019, AF Gruppen has NOK 1,707 million in available liquidity, including unused credit facilities in Danske Bank and Handelsbanken of NOK 1,407 million. See discussion of the new financing facility with DNB and Handelsbanken in the section on financial matters.
The civil engineering market in Norway is good and less sensitive to cyclical fluctuations since public sector demand is the greatest driver behind investments in civil engineering in Norway. In the 2019 State Budget, the government proposes to allocate NOK 73.1 billion to transport, which is an increase of NOK 5.4 billion (7.9%) over the final budget for 2018. NOK 65.2 billion will be used to follow up the National Transport Plan 2018-2029, NOK 37.1 billion of which is for road purposes. This represents an increase of 3.3% compared with 2018. Prognosesenteret expects a high level of activity in the civil engineering market for 2019, with growth of 12 per cent. In 2020 growth is expected to reduce to 3%, which is due to an expectation of postponed building starts for certain larger projects. Almost half of the construction investments are related to roads. Furthermore, the road sector is responsible almost 50% of the growth in construction investments from 2018 to 2021. The higher investment estimate for transport and road projects, as well as the planned start-up of many major civil engineering projects, provide a good foundation for further growth of AF's civil engineering activities.
Figures from Eiendom Norge for Q2 2019 show that the moderate price developments in the Norwegian housing market will continue. The trend of moderate price growth has been continuous for more than a year, and there is reason to believe that these developments will continue as the year progresses, according to Eiendom Norge. At the end of Q2 housing prices were 2.6% higher than a year ago, and there has been moderate positive 12-month growth in all parts of the country. Prognosesenteret is expecting a decline in starting permits, which in all likelihood will result in fewer new projects starting up in 2019. Combined with increased demand in Oslo and Bergen, one may see housing prices increasing as a result of this.
Prognosesenteret expects a 2% increase in the building market for 2019. It is expected that a decline of 0.9 per cent in residential production will be compensated for by significant growth in commercial building production of NOK 6 billion (9.6 per cent) and the fact that the renovation, remodelling and extension services market is expected to grow by NOK 2.2 billion (1.3 per cent). There are relatively significant regional differences in the development of the market in 2019. A general decline is expected in the southeastern parts of the country, and an increase or zero growth in the remainder. The strong growth in start-ups in 2016- 17 has resulted in increased completion from the autumn of 2018 and into 2019. Completions are only expected to decline in 2020-21. There were fewer start permits in 2018, and Prognosesenteret expects that starts in the upcoming period of 2019-2021 will be around 13% lower than in the previous three-year period. The main causes for this are lower population growth and higher interest rates. There is, however, still a good outlook for the Norwegian economy, which is currently experiencing a moderate cyclical upswing. Overall, high activity is expected for AF's Building busniess area in Norway.
The Energy and Environment business area includes AF's energy services for onshore operations as well as services for demolition and recycling on land in Norway. In the Environment business area traditional demolition services and the subsequent receiving, treating and recycling of materials are provided. The level of demolition activity is closely connected to the general level of activity in the building and civil engineering markets. A positive outlook for the civil engineering market in Norway and a good building market is positive for the demand for such services. The authorities in Norway have defined ambitious energy goals related to a reduction in the consumption of energy towards the year 2030. Enova has found that there is a major maintenance backlog for public buildings and major conservation opportunities in connection with the rehabilitation of buildings. The delivery of heating and cooling to commercial buildings is another interesting market. Demand here is associated with new residential and commercial building starts, where despite a decrease compared to 2018, a high number of starts is expected in 2019. Overall, a good market is expected for AF's activities in Energy & Environment.
Statistics Norway is expecting investments related to oil, gas and pipeline transport in 2019 of NOK 183,8 billion. This represents an increase of 6 per cent compared with the estimate given in the previous quarter. Uncertainty in the oil industry may have an impact on AF's HVAC activities, as well as on maintenance and modification. The market for the removal of offshore installations is marked by strong competition and few demolition projects to be carried out in 2019. However, the British industry organisation Oil & Gas UK sestimate that more than 950,000 tons of top deck must be removed in the North Sea from the British, Norwegian, Danish and Dutch sectors in the 2018-2027 period. This shows that there are good opportunities for AF's offshore operations in demolition and removal of decommissioned oil installations in the time ahead. For AF's offshore activities in the HVAC area, as well as maintenance and modifications, the market conditions are still challenging, but growth is
expected for certain cruise and passenger vessel segments. Electrification of the marine sector also provides new market opportunities.
Svensk Mäklarstatistik reports growth in housing prices for the 2nd quarter. At the end of Q2 prices for apartments are 2% higher than in Q1 2019 and 3% higher than for the same period last year. For detached houses prices are 4% higher than in Q1 2019 and 1% higher than in the same period last year. The central bank of Sweden is keeping the key interest rate unchanged at -0.25%. Although interest rates are expected to rise gradually in the time ahead, the Central Bank reports that monetary policy will remain expansive. Following several years of high growth, Sveriges Byggindustrier expects a drop in building and civil engineering investments in Sweden of 3 per cent in both 2019 and 2020. A combination of credit tightening, moderate real wage growth and rising mortgage rates are expected to result in a reduction in residential investments. The largest segment measured by the investment level, new residential units, has risen sharply in recent years, but ended with decline by 1 per cent in 2018 and is expected to drop a further 11 per cent in 2019. Increased investments are expected in both private and public non-residential property, where the growth in public non-residential property is greatest with 7% in 2019. Construction investments are expected to increase by 5% in 2019, in particular in the private sector, but the public sector will also make a contribution. Overall, we see that there is a hesitant market with high competition for AF's operations in Sweden.
Board of Directors of AF Gruppen ASA
For more detailed information, please contact: CEO Morten Grongstad [email protected] | +47 991 53 905 CFO Sverre Hærem [email protected] | +47 952 45 167 Internet: afgruppen.com

E6 in Soknedal. Photo: AF Gruppen.
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| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 5 863 | 4 692 | 11 077 | 8 575 | 18 767 |
| Subcontractors | -2 908 | -2 389 | -5 482 | -4 182 | -9 839 |
| Cost of materials | -1 171 | -885 | -2 148 | -1 636 | -2 843 |
| Payroll expenses | -976 | -806 | -1 951 | -1 630 | -3 405 |
| Operating expenses ex. depreciation and impairment | -420 | -342 | -782 | -659 | -1 567 |
| Net gains and profit from associates | 98 | 27 | 113 | 58 | 189 |
| EBITDA | 486 | 298 | 828 | 527 | 1 303 |
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets | -117 | -41 | -226 | -85 | -182 |
| Depreciation and impairment of intagible assets | - | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 369 | 256 | 601 | 441 | 1 119 |
| Net financial items | -5 | - | -11 | 9 | 18 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 363 | 256 | 590 | 450 | 1 136 |
| Income tax expense | -73 | -65 | -126 | -107 | -215 |
| Net income for the period | 290 | 191 | 464 | 343 | 921 |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Shareholders of the parent | 253 | 150 | 394 | 280 | 772 |
| Non-controlling interests | 36 | 41 | 70 | 63 | 149 |
| Net income for the period | 290 | 191 | 464 | 343 | 921 |
| Earnings per share (NOK) | 2.54 | 1.53 | 3.96 | 2.86 | 7.88 |
| Diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 2.53 | 1.53 | 3.94 | 2.86 | 7.88 |
| Key figures | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
| EBITDA margin | 8.3 % | 6.4 % | 7.5 % | 6.1 % | 6.9 % |
| Operating profit margin | 6.3 % | 5.5 % | 5.4 % | 5.1 % | 6.0 % |
| Profit margin | 6.2 % | 5.5 % | 5.3 % | 5.3 % | 6.1 % |
| Return on capital employed (ROaCE) 1) | - | - | 46.8 % | 47.4 % | 53.9 % |
| Return on equity | - | - | 49.9 % | 39.4 % | 45.4 % |
| Equity ratio | 17.6 % | 23.8 % | 17.6 % | 23.8 % | 25.0 % |
| Net interest-bearing receivables (debt) 2) | -753 | 609 | -753 | 609 | 894 |
| Capital employed 3) | 3 426 | 1 908 | 3 426 | 1 908 | 2 223 |
| Order backlog | 23 085 | 19 866 | 23 085 | 19 866 | 21 541 |
1) Return on capital employed (ROaCE) = Earnings before tax + interest expense / average capital employed
2) Net interest-bearing receivables (debt) = Cash and cash equivalents + interest-bearing receivables - interest-bearing debt
3) Capital employed = Equity + interest-bearing debt
E6 in Soknedal. Photo: AF Gruppen.
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 290 | 191 | 464 | 343 | 921 |
| Net actuarial gains and losses | - | - | - | - | -1 |
| Currency translation differences minority | -1 | -1 | -5 | -3 | - |
| Items that will not be reclassified to income statement in subsequent periods | -1 | -1 | -5 | -3 | -2 |
| Net cash flow hedges | -3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | -17 |
| Currency translation differences majority | -8 | -15 | -36 | -47 | -13 |
| Items that may be reclassified to income statement in subsequent periods | -11 | -13 | -26 | -37 | -30 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | -12 | -14 | -31 | -40 | -32 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 277 | 177 | 433 | 303 | 890 |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| -Shareholders of the parent | 242 | 137 | 368 | 243 | 741 |
| - Minority | 35 | 40 | 65 | 60 | 149 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 277 | 177 | 433 | 303 | 890 |
| Actuarial pension |
Attributable | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Paid-in capital |
Translation differences |
gains/ (losses) |
Cash flow hedge |
Retained earnings |
to share holders |
Minority | Total equity |
| As at 31/12/2017 | 482 | 32 | -14 | -15 | 1 225 | 1 709 | 384 | 2 094 |
| Comprehensive income | - | -47 | - | 10 | 280 | 243 | 60 | 303 |
| Capital increase | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Purchase of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | -7 | -7 | - | -7 |
| Sale of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | 8 | 8 | - | 8 |
| Dividend paid | -122 | - | - | - | -367 | -489 | -105 | -594 |
| Share-based remuneration | 8 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| Put options for minority | - | - | - | - | -3 | -3 | - | -3 |
| Addition of minority by aqusitions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Transactions with minority | - | - | - | - | -2 | -2 | -2 | -4 |
| As at 31/03/2018 | 368 | -15 | -14 | -5 | 1 133 | 1 466 | 337 | 1 803 |
| As at 31/12/2018 | 256 | 20 | -16 | -33 | 1 519 | 1 746 | 378 | 2 124 |
| Effect of IFRS 16 | - | - | - | - | -19 | -19 | - | -19 |
| As at 01/01/2019 | 256 | 20 | -16 | -33 | 1 500 | 1 727 | 378 | 2 104 |
| Comprehensive income | - | -36 | - | 10 | 394 | 368 | 65 | 433 |
| Capital increase | 96 | - | - | - | - | 96 | - | 96 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | -3 | -3 | - | -3 |
| Sale of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | 12 | 12 | - | 12 |
| Dividend paid | - | - | - | - | -498 | -498 | -136 | -634 |
| Share-based remuneration | 7 | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| Addition of minority by aqusitions | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40 | 40 |
| Transactions with minority | - | - | - | - | -214 | -214 | 14 | -200 |
| As at 31/12/2019 | 359 | -16 | -16 | -23 | 1 191 | 1 495 | 361 | 1 856 |
| NOK million | 30/06/2019 | 30/06/2018 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible fixed assets | 2 323 | 1 266 | 1 356 |
| Intagible assets | 2 606 | 2 162 | 2 288 |
| Investment in associates and joint ventures | 500 | 366 | 361 |
| Deferred tax assets | 3 | 21 | 19 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 357 | 332 | 305 |
| Pension plan and other financial assets | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Total non-current assets | 5 796 | 4 153 | 4 337 |
| Inventories | 236 | 223 | 184 |
| Projects for own account | 99 | 19 | 38 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 3 967 | 2 787 | 3 238 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 90 | 13 | 32 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 370 | 368 | 656 |
| Total current assets | 4 762 | 3 411 | 4 149 |
| Total assets | 10 559 | 7 565 | 8 486 |
| Equity attributable to sharholders of the parent | 1 495 | 1 466 | 1 746 |
| Minority interests | 361 | 337 | 378 |
| Total equity | 1 856 | 1 803 | 2 124 |
| Non-current interest-bearing debt | 828 | 92 | 91 |
| Retirement benefit obligations | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Provisions | 189 | 190 | 150 |
| Deferred tax | 392 | 316 | 418 |
| Derivatives | 40 | 11 | 43 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1 451 | 610 | 704 |
| Current interest-bearing debt | 742 | 12 | 8 |
| Trade payables and other current debt | 6 036 | 4 725 | 5 281 |
| Derivatives | 11 | 6 | 10 |
| Provisions | 254 | 217 | 223 |
| Tax payable | 210 | 191 | 138 |
| Total current liabilities | 7 252 | 5 151 | 5 659 |
| Total liabilities | 8 703 | 5 761 | 6 363 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 10 559 | 7 565 | 8 486 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 369 | 256 | 601 | 441 | 1 119 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 117 | 42 | 227 | 86 | 184 |
| Change in net working capital | -80 | -220 | -116 | -272 | -178 |
| Income taxes paid | -27 | -21 | -64 | -44 | -123 |
| Other adjustments | -94 | -24 | -106 | -51 | -160 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 284 | 33 | 542 | 159 | 841 |
| Net investments | -102 | 20 | -490 | -225 | -255 |
| Cash flow before financing activities | 182 | 53 | 52 | -65 | 586 |
| Share issue | - | - | - | - | 87 |
| Dividend paid to majority shareholders | -498 | -489 | -498 | -489 | -836 |
| Dividend and transactions with minority | -154 | -15 | -254 | -105 | -234 |
| Sale (purchase) of treasury shares | -3 | - | 9 | - | -10 |
| Borrowings (repayment of debt) | 446 | -56 | 421 | -64 | -24 |
| Interest paid | -9 | -3 | -18 | -6 | -13 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -218 | -563 | -340 | -664 | -1 030 |
| Net decrease cash and cash equivalents | -36 | -510 | -288 | -729 | -444 |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 405 | 879 | 656 | 1 098 | 1 098 |
| Change in cash and cash eqivalents without cash effect | 1 | - | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 370 | 368 | 370 | 368 | 656 |
AF Gruppen's division into operating segments is consistent with the division of the business areas: Civil Engineering, Building, Property, Energy & Environment, Sweden and Offshore.
The Energy and Environment business areas merged as of 1 January 2019. The comparable figures for the business areas have been similarly restated.
Segment information is presented in accordance with the AF Gruppen's accounting policies in accordance with IFRS with the exception of the principles for revenue recognition for residential property development in accordance with IFRS 15. This policy exception applies to the Building and Property segments and Sweden. Revenue from projects for own account in these segments is not recognised upon handover as regulated in IFRS 15, but in accordance with the degree of completion method. This means that the recognition of revenue in these projects is the product of the degree of completion, sales ratio and expected contribution margin.
Segment information is presented in accordance with reporting to the Corporate Management Team and is consistent with the financial information utilised by the Company's senior decision-makers when evaluating developments and allocating resources. The effect of the deviant application of principles on the consolidated accounts is illustrated in a separate table in the segment information. Additional information on projects for own account is provided in Note 7.
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 1 684 | 1 473 | 3 330 | 2 715 | 5 821 |
| Internal revenue and income | 22 | 8 | 33 | 13 | 40 |
| Total revenue and income | 1 706 | 1 481 | 3 363 | 2 727 | 5 861 |
| EBITDA | 135 | 66 | 248 | 140 | 340 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 90 | 49 | 161 | 107 | 275 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 89 | 53 | 163 | 120 | 293 |
| EBITDA-margin | 7.9 % | 4.4 % | 7.4 % | 5.1 % | 5.8 % |
| Operating margin | 5.3 % | 3.3 % | 4.8 % | 3.9 % | 4.7 % |
| Profit margin | 5.2 % | 3.6 % | 4.8 % | 4.4 % | 5.0 % |
| Assets | 2 503 | 1 848 | 2 503 | 1 848 | 2 014 |
| Order backlog | 5 740 | 5 206 | 5 740 | 5 206 | 7 664 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 2 728 | 2 223 | 5 217 | 4 018 | 8 945 |
| Internal revenue and income | 8 | 35 | 27 | 48 | 110 |
| Total revenue and income | 2 736 | 2 258 | 5 244 | 4 066 | 9 055 |
| EBITDA | 188 | 149 | 338 | 250 | 666 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 164 | 139 | 292 | 230 | 619 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 169 | 145 | 301 | 242 | 645 |
| EBITDA-margin | 6.9 % | 6.6 % | 6.5 % | 6.2 % | 7.4 % |
| Operating margin | 6.0 % | 6.2 % | 5.6 % | 5.6 % | 6.8 % |
| Profit margin | 6.2 % | 6.4 % | 5.7 % | 5.9 % | 7.1 % |
| Assets | 5 308 | 4 641 | 5 308 | 4 641 | 5 128 |
| Order backlog | 11 792 | 11 070 | 11 792 | 11 070 | 9 871 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 4 | 49 | 7 | 53 | 73 |
| Internal revenue and income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total revenue and income | 4 | 49 | 7 | 53 | 73 |
| EBITDA | 23 | 43 | 60 | 61 | 169 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 23 | 43 | 60 | 61 | 166 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 23 | 40 | 58 | 55 | 157 |
| EBITDA-margin | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating margin | - | - | - | - | - |
| Profit margin | - | - | - | - | - |
| Assets | 956 | 843 | 956 | 843 | 885 |
| Order backlog | - | - | - | - | - |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 261 | 235 | 453 | 406 | 815 |
| Internal revenue and income | 27 | 12 | 52 | 27 | 60 |
| Total revenue and income | 288 | 247 | 505 | 433 | 875 |
| EBITDA | 27 | 14 | 47 | 26 | 61 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 16 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 44 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 15 | 9 | 22 | 15 | 41 |
| EBITDA-margin | 9.3 % | 5.8 % | 9.2 % | 6.1 % | 7.0 % |
| Operating margin | 5.5 % | 4.1 % | 4.8 % | 4.1 % | 5.0 % |
| Profit margin | 5.1 % | 3.6 % | 4.3 % | 3.4 % | 4.7 % |
| Assets | 526 | 390 | 526 | 390 | 490 |
| Order backlog | 628 | 484 | 628 | 484 | 501 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 924 | 629 | 1 763 | 1 136 | 2 268 |
| Internal revenue and income | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| Total revenue and income | 925 | 629 | 1 763 | 1 137 | 2 270 |
| EBITDA | 40 | 50 | 85 | 76 | 131 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 28 | 45 | 61 | 67 | 114 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 27 | 45 | 59 | 66 | 113 |
| EBITDA-margin | 4.3 % | 7.9 % | 4.8 % | 6.7 % | 5.8 % |
| Operating margin | 3.0 % | 7.2 % | 3.4 % | 5.9 % | 5.0 % |
| Profit margin | 2.9 % | 7.1 % | 3.3 % | 5.8 % | 5.0 % |
| Assets | 1 619 | 1 277 | 1 619 | 1 277 | 1 332 |
| Order backlog | 2 939 | 1 513 | 2 939 | 1 513 | 1 578 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 191 | 183 | 313 | 365 | 652 |
| Internal revenue and income | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total revenue and income | 191 | 184 | 314 | 366 | 655 |
| EBITDA | 12 | 9 | 11 | 16 | -6 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 5 | 6 | -3 | 9 | -21 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 1 | 4 | -11 | 8 | -27 |
| EBITDA-margin | 6.4 % | 4.7 % | 3.4 % | 4.3 % | -0.9 % |
| Operating margin | 2.6 % | 3.1 % | -1.1 % | 2.5 % | -3.2 % |
| Profit margin | 0.6 % | 2.1 % | -3.4 % | 2.1 % | -4.1 % |
| Assets | 1 139 | 1 258 | 1 139 | 1 258 | 1 332 |
| Order backlog | 1 474 | 924 | 1 474 | 924 | 1 456 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 13 | 4 | 24 | 11 | 17 |
| Internal revenue and income | 9 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 27 |
| Total revenue and income | 23 | 12 | 40 | 24 | 44 |
| EBITDA | 16 | -12 | 27 | -17 | -28 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | -1 | -15 | -6 | -25 | -48 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -4 | -18 | -13 | -29 | -54 |
| Assets | 1 048 | 1 766 | 1 048 | 1 766 | 2 873 |
| Order backlog | - | - | - | - | - |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | -46 | -24 | -104 | -70 | 69 |
| Internal revenue and income | -67 | -64 | -130 | -103 | -242 |
| Total revenue and income | -113 | -88 | -234 | -173 | -173 |
| EBITDA | -1 | -3 | -3 | -7 | 11 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | -1 | -3 | -3 | -7 | 11 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -1 | -3 | -3 | -7 | 11 |
| Assets | -2 425 | -4 346 | -2 425 | -4 346 | -5 420 |
| Order backlog | 199 | 228 | 199 | 228 | 94 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 104 | -81 | 74 | -58 | 107 |
| Internal revenue and income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total revenue and income | 104 | -81 | 74 | -58 | 107 |
| EBITDA | 45 | -19 | 15 | -19 | -42 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 45 | -19 | 15 | -19 | -42 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 45 | -19 | 15 | -19 | -42 |
| Assets | -113 | -112 | -113 | -112 | -147 |
| Order backlog | 314 | 440 | 314 | 440 | 378 |
| NOK million | 2Q 19 | 2Q 18 | 1H 19 | 1H 18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 5 863 | 4 692 | 11 077 | 8 575 | 18 767 |
| Internal revenue and income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total revenue and income | 5 863 | 4 692 | 11 077 | 8 575 | 18 767 |
| EBITDA | 486 | 298 | 828 | 527 | 1 303 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 369 | 256 | 601 | 441 | 1 119 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 363 | 256 | 590 | 450 | 1 136 |
| EBITDA-margin | 8.3 % | 6.4 % | 7.5 % | 6.1 % | 6.9 % |
| Operating margin | 6.3 % | 5.5 % | 5.4 % | 5.1 % | 6.0 % |
| Profit margin | 6.2 % | 5.5 % | 5.3 % | 5.3 % | 6.1 % |
| Assets | 10 559 | 7 565 | 10 559 | 7 565 | 8 486 |
| Order backlog | 23 085 | 19 866 | 23 085 | 19 866 | 21 541 |
AF Gruppen is one of Norway's leading contracting and industrial groups. AF Gruppen is divided into six business areas: Civil Engineering, Building, Property, Energy & Environment, Sweden and Offshore.
AF Gruppen ASA is a public limited company registered and domiciled in Norway. The head office is located at Innspurten 15, 0663 Oslo. AF is listed on the Oslo Børs OB Match List under the ticker AFG.
This summary of financial information for the 2nd quarter and 1st half of 2019 has not been audited.
The consolidated accounts for AF Gruppen encompass AF Gruppen ASA and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies. The consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The summary of the financial information presented in the quarterly accounts is intended to be read in conjunction with the annual report for 2018, which has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
As a result of rounding the numbers or percentages will not always add up to the total.
The Energy and Environment business areas merged into a single business area, Energy and Environment, as of 1 January 2019. The new business area consists of the business units AF Decom and AF Energi & Miljøteknikk.
The comparable figures for the business areas have been similarly restated.
AF Gruppen Sverige AB, a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, acquired 70 per cent of the shares in HMB Holding AB (HMB) on 2 January 2019. The remaining 30 per cent of the shares will remain in the ownership of key
individuals in the company. Sellers of shares in HMB Holding AB are 13 HMB employees through their respective investment companies. All sellers will continue both as employees of HMB and as owners of HMB Holding AB.
HMB is a successful contracting company, established in 1994 with roots in Dalarna in Sverige. HMB builds commercial, residential and public buildings, and under every form of contract in the market. HMB has operations in Stockholm/Mälardalen and also Dalarna, Västmanland, Uppland and Gästrikland. All of the owners are active in the company. HMB will become a subsidiary of AF Gruppen Sverige AB, where AF Gruppen's Swedish operations are organised. The acquisition will strengthen AF Gruppen's position in the Swedish building and civil engineering market, and is an important step in AF Gruppen's ambition to grow in Sweden. During the period from 2015 to 2018, HMB reported average revenues of NOK 1,120 million and an operating margin of 6.1%. On a 100% basis, the agreed enterprise value for HMB was SEK 600 million and the estimated value of the shares was SEK 614 million. Settlement for the shares AF acquired consisted of 736 911 shares in AF Gruppen ASA at a price of NOK 130.50 per share, which corresponds to SEK 99 million and SEK 286 million in cash. In addition, contingent consideration of an estimated SEK 44 million was agreed, which will be settled in 2021.
In addition to the transaction described above, AF Gruppen Sverige AB has also acquired 3.4 per cent of the shares in HMB Construction AB, a 92 per cent owned subsidiary of HMB Holding AB. The sellers of the shares in HMB Construction AB are 69 employees of HMB Construction AB, and they will all continue as owners and employees after the transaction was completed.
| Amounts in SEK million | HMB |
|---|---|
| Cash consideration | 286 |
| Value of issued shares | 99 |
| Contingent consideration | 44 |
| Consideration 70% of the the shares | 430 |
| Minority interests (30 % of assets and liabilities) | 36 |
| Gross consideration HMB Holding AB | 465 |
| Cash consideration 3.4 % of the shares in HMB Construction AB | 20 |
| Minority interests in HMB Construction AB (4.6 %) | 6 |
| Gross consideration | 491 |
| Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 87 |
| Financial assets | 6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 79 |
| Current non-interest-bearing receivables | 191 |
| Current interest-bearing receivables | 29 |
| Deferred tax and tax payables | -23 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | -17 |
| Trade payables and current non-interest-bearing liabilities | -222 |
| Net identifiable assets and liabilities | 129 |
| Goodwill | 362 |
| Cash consideration 70 % of the the shares in HMB Holding AB | 286 |
| Cash consideration 3.4 % of the shares in HMB Construction AB | 20 |
| - Cash and cash equivalents in HMB (100 %) | -79 |
| Net cash consideration | 228 |
Presented on the previous page is an allocation of the purchase price based on the estimated opening balance sheet of HMB as at 2 January 2019. Allocation of the purchase price was prepared using the acquisition method as regulated in IFRS 3. The purchase price has been allocated at the fair value of the assets and liabilities of HMB. The allocation is not final.
The acquisition resulted in goodwill of NOK 362 million, which is linked to the geographical market position and the organisation's ability to operate profitably. None of the goodwill is tax deductible.
At the time of the acquisition, the minority interests represented NOK 41 million and was calculated as the non-controlling owners' share of the net fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities at the date of the acquisition. Goodwill is only recognised for the portion of the shares AF acquired.
The accounting policies applied to the accounts are consistent with those described in the annual report for 2018 with the exception of the policies relating to leases.
AF Gruppen has implemented IFRS 16 Leases from 1 January 2019 based on the modified retrospective method, which entails that the accumulated effect of the transition will be recognised in other reserves. The comparison figures will not be restated.
The new standard replaced IAS 17 Leases. In IFRS 16 the distinction made between operating and financial leases is eliminated, and practically all leases are to be recognised on the balance sheet of the lessee. Exceptions are only made for leases with a duration of less than 12 months and leases where the underlying asset is of low value. It is optional for the lessee to make use of these exceptions. AF Gruppen has chosen not to recognise leases of a short duration on the balance sheet. These leases will still be accounted for in the same manner as before.
The present value of the future lease liability is recognised as an interest-bearing loan and the value of the lease (right of use) is to be recognised as a non-current asset. The balance sheet total is increased upon transition to the new standard, and the most important key figures, such as the equity ratio and net interest-bearing liabilities, will change accordingly.
The right of use recognised on the balance sheet will be amortised over the agreed term of the lease, and interest on the lease liability will be recognised as an interest expense. These income statement items will replace rental expenses, which were recognised under other operating expenses in accordance with IAS 17. This has led to an increase in the company's operating profit and EBITDA in comparison to the former standard. The cost recognition will be more degressive because the interest element will be higher at the start of the term of the lease.
Both instalments and interest related to lease obligations recognised on the balance sheet, are classified as financing activities in the cash flow statement.
AF Gruppen has many operating leases that are recognised on the balance sheet upon the implementation of IFRS 16, primarily related to the leasing of office space, construction equipment and means of transport. In contracts containing options, an assessment has been made of whether the option is reasonably certain to be be exercised for each individual contract.
At the time of implementation, the lease liability for all the contracts are calculated based on the discounted future cash flows. The right of use assets has been set at the same value for all the contracts with one exception. For this contract, the right of use has been calculated based on the original the start date for the contract, with subsequent depreciation. The difference between the calculated lease liability and right of use for this contract is recognised in equity at the time of implementation. As at 1 January 2019, the Group has recognised a present value of future lease liabilities of NOK 888 million, a right of use of NOK 863 million, a deferred tax assets of NOK 5 million and an equity effect (after tax) of NOK 19 million. The liability has been calculated with a discount rate corresponding to the company's marginal borrowing rate. The weighted average interest rate used for discounting the lease obligation as at 1 January 2019, was 2.3% p.a.
| Reconciliation of lease liabilities pursuant to IFRS 16 | NOK million |
|---|---|
| Minimum lease payments under operating leases as of December 31, 2018 | 1 013 |
| Current leases exempted from recognition | -51 |
| Effect from discounting | -74 |
| Liabilities recognised based on the initial application of IFRS 16 | 888 |
| Liabilities from finance leases as of December 31, 2018 | 67 |
| Liabilities from leases as of January 1, 2019 | 955 |
| Effect of implementing | ||||
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| NOK million | 31/12/18 | IFRS 16 | 01/01/19 | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1 356 | 863 | 2 219 | |
| Total assets | 8 486 | 863 | 9 349 | |
| Total equity | 2 124 | -19 | 2 105 | |
| Non-current interest-bearing debt | 91 | 651 | 742 | |
| Deferred tax | 418 | -5 | 412 | |
| Current interest-bearing debt | 8 | 237 | 245 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 8 486 | 863 | 9 349 | |
| Equity ratio | 25.0 % | 22.5 % | ||
| Total interest-bearing debt | 99 | 888 | 987 |
As at June 2019 the implementation of the standard has resulted in a positive effect on EBITDA and the operating profit of NOK 136 million and NOK 8 million respectively. Earnings before and after taxes are affected negatively by NOK 2 million as an effect of implementing the standard. As at 30 June 2019 the balance sheet total has increased by NOK 851 million. Interest-bearing liabilities increased by NOK 878 million and equity has been reduced by NOK 22 million.
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| NOK million | IFRS 16 | IFRS 16 | 2Q 19 | IFRS 16 | IFRS 16 | 1H 19 |
| Operating expenses ex. depreciation and impairment | -490 | 70 | -420 | -918 | 136 | -782 |
| EBITDA | 415 | 70 | 486 | 691 | 136 | 828 |
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets | -51 | -65 | -117 | -98 | -128 | -226 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 365 | 4 | 369 | 593 | 8 | 601 |
| Net financial items | 1 | -6 | -5 | -1 | -10 | -11 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 363 | - | 363 | 592 | -2 | 590 |
| Income tax expense | -73 | - | -73 | -126 | 1 | -126 |
| Net income for the period | 291 | -1 | 290 | 466 | -2 | 464 |
| 30/06/19 | 1H 19 | ||
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| NOK million | less the effect of IFRS 16 | effect of IFRS 16 | 30/06/19 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1 472 | 851 | 2 323 |
| Total assets | 9 708 | 851 | 10 559 |
| Total equity | 1 878 | -22 | 1 856 |
| Non-current interest-bearing debt | 213 | 616 | 828 |
| Deferred tax | 397 | -5 | 392 |
| Current interest-bearing debt | 479 | 263 | 742 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 9 708 | 851 | 10 559 |
| Equity ratio | 19.3 % | 17.6 % | |
| Total interest-bearing debt | 692 | 878 | 1 570 |
The preparation of the interim accounts requires the use of assessments, estimates and assumptions that have an effect on the application of accounting principles and recognised figures related to assets and commitments, revenues and costs. The estimates are based on the management's best judgement and experience, and there is some uncertainty related to the concurrence of these estimates with the actual result. Estimates and their underlying assumptions are assessed continuously. Changes in accounting estimates are recognised for the period in which the estimate is changed, and for future periods if these are affected by the change in estimate.
The Group's related parties consist of associates, joint ventures, the Company's shareholders and members of the Board of Directors and Corporate Management Team. All business transactions with related parties are carried out in accordance with the arm's length principle.
The segment information is presented in accordance with the Group's accounting policies and with IFRS, with the exception of the principles for revenue recognition for residential property development in accordance with IFRS 15. This policy exception applies to the Building and Property segments and Sweden. Revenue from projects for own account in these segments is not recognised upon handover as regulated in IFRS 15, but in accordance with the degree of completion method. This means that the recognition of income in these projects is the product of the degree of completion, sales ratio and expected contribution margin. The effect of this on the consolidated accounts is illustrated in a separate table in the segment information.
The yearly effect of the deviant application of principles in the segment accounts for earnings before tax is NOK 45 million (-19 million) for the 2nd quarter. The effect for the first half of the year is NOK 15 million (-19 million). The effect on equity was NOK -130 million (-107 million), and the accumulated reversed revenues were NOK 314 million (440 million) as at 30 June 2019.
The table below shows residential housing projects for our own account that are in the production phase. Contractor values have been included in those cases where group companies are the contractor.
| Projects for own account - Property | AFs construction | Owner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| value | Housing | Construction period | ship | ||
| Project | ex. VAT (NOK million) | units | Start up | Completion | share AF |
| Krydderhagen D1/D2/D3/D4, Hasle i Oslo | 355 | 143 | Q2 2017 | Q2/Q3 2019 | 50 % |
| Thurmannskogen H/J/K, Lørenskog | 139 | 75 | Q2 2017 | Q1 2019 | 33 % |
| Thurmannskogen C/R, Lørenskog | 67 | 11 | Q2 2018 | Q2/Q4 2019 | 33 % |
| Lillo Gård Haugen, Nydalen i Oslo | 563 | 174 | Q1 2017 | Q2/Q3 2019 | 25 % |
| Lillo Gård Lunden A/B/C/D, Nydalen i Oslo | 630 | 107 | Q1 2017 | Q1/Q2/Q3 2019 | 25 % |
| Lillo Gård Lunden E/F/G, Nydalen i Oslo | 600 | 133 | Q1 2017 | Q3/Q4 2020 | 25 % |
| Nye Kilen Brygge A1/A2 og C1/C2, Sandefjord | 224 | 100 | Q1 2018 | Q1 2020 | 50 % |
| Skiparviken, Bergen | 324 | 129 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2021 | 50 % |
| Stronde Byggetrinn 1, Hardanger | 140 | 34 | Q4 2018 | Q2 2020 | 49 % |
| Lilleby Triangel, Trondheim | - | 97 | Q1 2019 | Q2 2020 | 33 % |
| Bo på Billingstad, Asker | - | 88 | Q2 2019 | Q1 2021 | 33 % |
After the end of the quarter, the company announced that an agreement had been concluded with the board of BetonmastHæhre AS to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Betonmast AS. The purchase will be made through Betonmast Holding AS, a company of which 66 per cent is owned by AF Gruppen and 34 per cent by the management and former shareholders of Betonmast. For further information refer to stock exchange notification from 19 August 2019.
On this day, the Board of Directors and the CEO have reviewed and approved the half-year management report, and the unaudited condensed consolidated half-year financial statements for AF Gruppen as at 30 June 2019 and for the 1st half of 2019 (Half-Year Report 2019).
It is confirmed to the best of our knowledge that:
Oslo, 22 August 2019
Morten Grongstad Pål Egil Rønn Borghild Lunde Hege Bømark Kristian Holth
CEO Board Chairman
Elected by employees Elected by employees
Kenneth Svendsen Elected by employees
Kjetel Digre Kristina Alvendal Arne Baumann Hilde Wikesland Flaen Arne Sveen
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AF Gruppen presents alternative performance targets as a supplement to performance targets that are regulated by IFRS. The alternative performance targets are presented to provide better insight into and understanding of the operations, financial standing and foundation for development going forward. AF Gruppen uses alternative performance targets that are commonly used in the industry and among analysts and investors.
This performance target provides useful information to both AF's management and Board of Directors, as well as to investors concerning the results that have been achieved during the period under analysis. AF uses the performance target to measure the return on capital employed, regardless of whether the financing is through equity capital or debt. Use of the performance target should not be considered an alternative to performance targets calculated in accordance with IFRS, but as a supplement.
The alternative performance targets are defined as follows:
EBITDA – Earnings before i) taxes, ii) net financial items, iii) depreciation and amortisation.
Operating profit (EBIT) – Earnings before i) taxes, ii) net financial items.
EBITDA margin – EBITDA divided by operating revenue and other revenues.
Operating margin – Operating profit (EBIT) divided by operating revenue and other revenues.
Profit margin – Earnings before tax divided by operating revenue and other revenues.
Gross interest-bearing liabilities – Sum total of long-term interest-bearing loans and credits and short-term interest-bearing loans and credits.
Net interest-bearing liabilities (receivables) – Gross interest-bearing liabilities less i) long-term interest-bearing receivables, ii) short-term interest-bearing receivables and iii) cash and cash equivalents.
Capital employed – Sum total of shareholders' equity and gross interest-bearing liabilities.
Average capital employed – Average capital employed in the last four quarters.
Return on capital employed (ROaCE) – Earnings before taxes and interest for the last four quarters divided by the average capital employed. Equity ratio – Shareholders' equity divided by total equity and liabilities.
Average shareholders' equity – Average shareholders' equity for the last four quarters.
Return on equity – Earnings for the last four quarters divided by the average shareholders' equity.
Order intake – Estimated value of contracts, contract changes and orders that have been agreed upon during the reporting period
Order backlog – Remaining estimated value of contracts, contract changes and orders that have been agreed upon, but have not been earned by the reporting date
The tables below show the reconciliation of alternative performance targets with line items in the reported financial figures in accordance with IFRS.
| Amounts in NOK million | 30/06/19 | 30/06/18 | 31/12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing loans and credit facilities – non-current | 828 | 92 | 91 |
| Interest-bearing loans and credit facilities – current | 742 | 12 | 8 |
| Gross interest-bearing liabilities | 1 570 | 104 | 99 |
| Less: | |||
| Interest-bearing receivables – non-current | -357 | -332 | -305 |
| Interest-bearing receivables – current | -90 | -13 | -32 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -370 | -368 | -656 |
| Net interest-bearing liabilities (receivables) | 753 | -609 | -894 |
| Amounts in NOK million | 30/06/19 | 30/06/18 | 31/12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity | 1 856 | 1 803 | 2 124 |
| Gross interest-bearing liabilities | 1 570 | 104 | 99 |
| Capital employed | 3 426 | 1 908 | 2 223 |
| Amounts in NOK million | 30/06/19 | 30/06/18 | 31/12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital employed as at 3rd quarter 2017 | - | 2 173 | - |
| Capital employed as at 4th quarter 2017 | - | 2 198 | - |
| Capital employed as at 1st quarter 2018 | - | 2 240 | 2 240 |
| Capital employed as at 2nd quarter 2018 | - | 1 908 | 1 908 |
| Capital employed as at 3rd quarter 2018 | 2 162 | - | 2 162 |
| Capital employed as at 4th quarter 2018 | 2 223 | - | 2 223 |
| Capital employed as at 1st quarter 2019 | 3 320 | - | - |
| Capital employed as at 2nd quarter 2019 | 3 426 | - | - |
| Average capital employed | 2 783 | 2 130 | 2 133 |
| Amounts in NOK million | 30/06/19 | 30/06/18 | 31/12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax 3rd quarter 2017 | - | 232 | - |
| Earnings before tax 4th quarter 2017 | - | 310 | - |
| Earnings before tax 1st quarter 2018 | - | 194 | 194 |
| Earnings before tax 2nd quarter 2018 | - | 256 | 256 |
| Earnings before tax 3rd quarter 2018 | 313 | - | 313 |
| Earnings before tax 4th quarter 2018 | 373 | - | 373 |
| Earnings before tax 1st quarter 2019 | 226 | - | - |
| Earnings before tax 2nd quarter 2019 | 363 | - | - |
| Earnings before tax for the last four quarters | 1 275 | 993 | 1 136 |
| Interest expenses 3rd quarter 2017 | - | 5 | - |
| Interest expenses 4th quarter 2017 | - | 4 | - |
| Interest expenses 1st quarter 2018 | - | 4 | 4 |
| Interest expenses 2nd quarter 2018 | - | 4 | 4 |
| Interest expenses 3rd quarter 2018 | 5 | - | 5 |
| Interest expenses 4th quarter 2018 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Interest expenses 1st quarter 2019 | 9 | - | - |
| Interest expenses 2nd quarter 2019 | 10 | - | - |
| Interest expenses for the last four quarters | 26 | 16 | 14 |
| Earnings before tax and interest expense for the last four quarters | 1 301 | 1 009 | 1 150 |
| Divided by: | |||
| Average capital employed | 2 783 | 2 130 | 2 133 |
| Return on capital employed | 46.8 % | 47.4 % | 53.9 % |
| Amounts in NOK million | 30/06/19 | 30/06/18 | 31/12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity | 1 856 | 1 803 | 2 124 |
| Divided by: | |||
| Total equity and liabilities | 10 559 | 7 565 | 8 486 |
| Equity ratio | 17.6 % | 23.8 % | 25.0 % |
| Amounts in NOK million | 30/06/19 | 30/06/18 | 31/12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder's equity as at 3rd quarter 2017 | - | 2 046 | - |
| Shareholder's equity as at 4th quarter 2017 | - | 2 078 | - |
| Shareholder's equity as at 1st quarter 2018 | - | 2 127 | 2 127 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 2nd quarter 2018 | - | 1 803 | 1 803 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 3rd quarter 2018 | 2 056 | - | 2 056 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 4th quarter 2018 | 2 124 | - | 2 124 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 1st quarter 2019 | 2 312 | - | - |
| Shareholder's equity as at 2th quarter 2019 | 1 856 | - | - |
| Average shareholders' equity | 2 087 | 2 014 | 2 028 |
| Result 3rd quarter 2017 | - | 177 | - |
| Result 4th quarter 2017 | - | 274 | - |
| Result 1st quarter 2018 | - | 152 | 152 |
| Result 2nd quarter 2018 | - | 191 | 191 |
| Result 3rd quarter 2018 | 255 | - | 255 |
| Result 4th quarter 2018 | 323 | - | 323 |
| Result 1st quarter 2019 | 174 | - | - |
| Result 2rd quarter 2019 | 290 | - | - |
| Result for the last four quarters | 1 042 | 793 | 921 |
| Divided by: | |||
| Average equity | 2 087 | 2 014 | 2 028 |
| Return on equity | 49.9 % | 39.4 % | 45.4 % |
Head office: Innspurten 15 0603 Oslo Norway T +47 22 89 11 00 F +47 22 89 11 01
P.O. Box 6272 Etterstad 0603 Oslo Norway
Pål Egil Rønn, Board Chairman Arne Baumann Borghild Lunde Hege Bømark Kristian Holth Kristina Alvendal Kjetel Digre Kenneth Svendsen Hilde W. Flaen Arne Sveen
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Morten Grongstad, CEO Sverre Hærem, CFO Arild Moe, EVP Civil Engineering Ida Aall Gram, EVP Property, HR and Communications Amund Tøftum, EVP Offshore and Building Norway (part-owned companies) Eirik Wraal, EVP Energy and Environment Bård Frydenlund, EVP Sweden Geir Flåta, Building Norway (wholly-owned companies)
23/08/2019 Interim report 2nd quarter 2019 08/11/2019 Interim report 3rd quarter 2019
The presentation of interim accounts will take place at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgata 24-26, at 8:30 a.m.
For more information on the company, visit our web site at afgruppen.com
Cover: Engineer Tera Lions at E18 Tvedestrand-Arendal. Photo: AF Gruppen / Eirik Førde


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