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Elmera Group ASA

Quarterly Report May 8, 2018

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Fjordkraft Holding ASA and the Fjordkraft Group

Quarterly report - Q1 2018

Report Q1 2018 2 fjordkraft.no Tel: +47 23 00 61 00

Q1 Highlights

  • Adjusted net revenue of 314 NOKm, representing a 16% YoY growth.
  • 13% YoY increase in volume sold due to growth in number of deliveries and colder than normal weather.
  • Adjusted EBIT of 146 NOKm, up 3% YoY.
  • Positive organic growth in all segments.
  • The acquisition of TrønderEnergi Marked was completed 18th April.

Key figures Q1

NOK in thousands Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Gross revenue 1 916 005 1 385 656 4 452 510
Net revenue 314 061 264 622 911 989
Net revenue adjusted 314 061 270 608 924 144
EBIT reported 129 613 135 048 322 620
EBIT adjusted 145 639 141 172 353 894
Net income 132 187 136 496 331 467
Earnings per share (in NOK) 0,97 0,99 2,41
EBIT margin 41 % 51 % 35 %
EBIT margin adjusted 46 % 52 % 39 %
Net interest bearing debt (cash) 330 623 (170 855) (363 212)
Capex excl. M&A 6 189 7 692 29 351
Volume sold (GWh) 4 288 3 790 11 965
# of deliveries ('000) 532 491 528
# of deliveries incl. Extended Alliance ('000) 554 498 550

An important high-volume quarter – a good start to the year

Fjordkraft's revenues are affected by the seasonal temperature variation during the year, and the first and fourth quarter are therefore important to Fjordkraft's financial results, since a relatively large share of the Group's net revenue is earned during the cold winter months when electricity consumption is higher than the rest of the year, while OPEX is fairly stable.

The first quarter of 2018 has been characterised by elspot prices higher than in first quarter 2017 and colder than normal weather in two out of three months. Elspot prices have also been rising throughout the quarter, and these market conditions make it harder to deliver a strong net revenue. However, despite the challenging market conditions, Fjordkraft delivers an adjusted net revenue of 314 NOKm, which represents a 16% growth YoY. The primary reason for the net revenue growth is the 13% YoY increase in volume sold in the first quarter of 2018. This is partly related to the colder than normal weather, which has increased average consumption per delivery by 4% in in the Consumer segment and 5% in the Business segment compared to Q1 2017, but primarily because of growth in number of deliveries. Adjusted EBIT amounted to 146 NOKm, which is a 3% growth from Q1 2017. Adjusted OPEX amounted to 168 NOKm, an increase of 30 %. The increase in OPEX is in line with expectations and is driven by growth in sales and marketing costs and increased variable operating costs related to a larger customer base.

The Group's reporting structure comprises three operational segments: Consumer, Business and New Growth Initiatives.

Consumer

At the end of first quarter 2018, the Consumer segment comprises 468.5 thousand electricity deliveries, which represents an organic growth of 2.8 thousand deliveries from fourth quarter 2017. The volume sold in first quarter 2018 was 2,320 GWh, an increase of 14% compared to first quarter 2017. Average volume per delivery ended at 4,967 kWh in first quarter 2018, a 4% increase from the 4,783 kWh in first quarter 2017.

Despite cold weather and increasing elspot prices, Fjordkraft's customer satisfaction has increased from 2017 to 2018. In NKB's annual survey, Fjordkraft scores 74.1 points in 2018 versus 72.6 points in 2017. This places Fjordkraft among the top three performers in the industry.

During the first quarter 2018, Fjordkraft started selling home chargers for electrical vehicles, offering our customers a three-year repayment plan with a monthly payment of 499 NOK. Customers buying this product are expected to be less prone to churning, as doing so will involve a buy-out.

Adjusted net revenue in the Consumer segment amounts to 223 NOKm in the first quarter 2018, which is a 12% increase YoY, mainly attributed to growth in number of deliveries and hence higher volume sold.

Adjusted OPEX amounts to 121 NOKm in the first quarter of 2018, compared to 96 NOKm first quarter 2017. An increase in sales and marketing costs and variable costs related to a larger customer base are the main drivers for the increase.

EBIT adjusted amounts to 102 NOKm in first quarter 2018, which is in line with a strong first quarter of 2017.

Business

At the end of first quarter 2018, the Business segment comprises 63.7 thousand electricity deliveries, which represents an organic growth of 0.9 thousand deliveries from fourth quarter 2017. The volume sold in first quarter 2018 was 1,968 GWh, an increase of 12% compared to first quarter 2017. Average volume per delivery ended at 31,121 kWh in first quarter 2018, a 5% increase from the 29,778 kWh in first quarter 2017.

The web reporting service "Min Bedrift" has been improved with new functionality during the first quarter 2018, now also including a carbon footprint calculator and the possibility to buy CO2 quotas.

Adjusted net revenue in the Business segment amounts to 82 NOKm, a YoY increase of 26% driven by volume growth and improved product margins/VAS in equal parts.

Adjusted OPEX amounts to 32 NOKm compared to 28 NOKm first quarter last year. The increase primarily relates to increased sales and marketing costs.

EBIT adjusted amounts to 50 NOKm, which is a 39% YoY growth.

An important high-volume quarter – a good start to the year

New Growth Initiatives

At the end of first quarter 2018, we had 49.4 thousand mobile subscribers, which represents an organic growth of 11.1 thousand from fourth quarter 2017.

Alliance volume in first quarter 2018 was 1,603 GWh, which is a 47% increase from the 1,093 GWh in first quarter 2017. The great increase in volume relates to the signing of new alliance partners.

Adjusted net revenue amounts to 9 NOKm, which is a 29% YoY growth, driven by higher volumes and growth in number of Extended Alliance deliveries.

OPEX adjusted amounts to 16 NOKm, an increase from the 6 NOKm in the first quarter 2017. The launch of mobile and Extended Alliance are the main reasons for the increased costs in the segment. None of the two existed in Q1-17.

EBIT amounts to -6 NOKm, negatively affected by the launch of mobile, but has shown a positive development from Q4 2017.

Financials

Figures from the corresponding period the previous year are in brackets, unless otherwise specified.

Gross revenue amounted to 1,916 NOKm (1,386 NOKm), an increase of 38%, due to higher elspot prices and increased volume sold.

Adjusted net revenue amounted to 314 NOKm (271 NOKm), an increase of 16%, primarily because of the 13% increase in volume sold.

Adjusted operating expenses amounted to 168 NOKm (129 NOKm), an increase of 30 %. The increase in operating expenses is in line with expectations and is driven by growth in sales and marketing costs.

Adjusted EBIT amounted to 146 NOKm (141 NOKm) in the first quarter due to the factors described above.

Net financial income amounted to 2.6 NOKm (1.4 NOKm), an increase of 86 % due to increased income from interests.

Profit for the period amounted to 102 NOKm (104 NOKm) in the first quarter due to the factors described above.

Consolidated cash flow

Cash provided by operating activities was - 553 NOKm (17 NOKm). The main reason for the negative cash development from operating activities is an increase in working capital in the period. Trade receivables increased by 931 NOKm (107 NOKm) in the first quarter. Net cash used in investing activities was 41 NOKm (40 NOKm) and is at the same level as last year. Net cash used in financing activities is NOK 231 NOKm (0 NOKm), consisting of overdraft facilities of 331 NOKm and dividends paid of -100 NOKm.

Financial position

The total capital as of 31.03.2018 was 2,759 NOKm (1,792 NOKm), an increase of 997 NOKm from Q1 2017. This is mainly because trade receivables have increased due to high volumes and high elspot prices in the period. Assets are financed by increased trade payables and overdraft facilities. Equity was reduced by 100 NOKm in Q1 2018 due to the distribution of dividends to the owners.

Events after the reporting period

As described in the prospectus for its initial public offering dated 9 March 2018, Fjordkraft Holding ASA (through a subsidiary, Fjordkraft AS) on 23 February 2018 entered into an agreement to acquire all of the issued shares of TrønderEnergi Marked AS ("TEM"), a leading electricity retailer in the Trøndelag area with 61,700 electricity deliveries (figures as at year end 2017). The acquisition of TEM completed 18 April 2018 and TEM will be consolidated in the Group accounts from this date.

There are no other significant events after the reporting period that has not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

Condensed interim financial statements

Condensed
consolidated
statement of
profit or loss
NOK in thousands Note Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Continuing operations
Revenue 2 1 916 005 1 385 656 4 452 510
Direct cost of sales 2 (1 601 944) (1 121 033) (3 540 521)
Revenue less direct cost of sales 314 061 264 622 911 989
Personnel expenses 2 (53 667) (40 881) (178 751)
Other operating expenses 2 (93 747) (63 932) (312 923)
Depreciation and amortisation 2, 5, 6 (31 973) (24 623) (105 578)
Total operating expenses (179 388) (129 437) (597 252)
Other gains and losses, net 7 (5 060) (137) 7 884
Operating profit 129 613 135 048 322 620
Interest income 3 941 2 693 11 801
Interest expense (54) (38) (175)
Other financial items, net (1 314) (1 207) (2 779)
Net financial income/(cost) 2 573 1 448 8 847
Profit/(loss) before tax 132 187 136 496 331 467
Income tax (expense)/income 3 (30 497) (32 958) (79 527)
Profit/(loss) for the year 101 689 103 538 251 941
Basic earnings per share (in NOK)* 4 0,97 0,99 2,41
Diluted earnings per share (in NOK)* 4 0,97 0,99 2,41

* Based on 104 496 216 shares outstanding. Reference is made to note 4 regarding incorporation of Fjordkraft Holding ASA as the new parent company in the Group. .

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss)

NOK in thousands Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Profit/(loss) for the period 101 689 103 538 251 941
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Actuarial (loss)/gain on pension obligations (net of tax) - - (20 008)
Total - - (20 008)
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period, net of tax - - (20 008)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 101 689 103 538 231 932

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

NOK in thousands Note 31 March
2018
31 March
2017
31 December
2017
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 5 3 537 2 850 3 568
Intangible assets 6 85 150 72 002 82 096
Other non-current assets 142 294 114 018 137 536
Other non-current financial assets 15 098 14 087 14 198
Total non-current assets 246 079 202 958 237 398
Current assets
Intangible assets 6 1 713 5 424 2 569
Inventories 1 113 1 362 1 394
Trade receivables 1, 8 2 287 674 1 312 061 1 364 519
Derivative financial instruments 7 164 244 39 855 113 435
Other current assets 57 970 59 488 40 083
Cash and cash equivalents - 170 855 363 212
Total current assets 2 512 714 1 589 046 1 885 212
Total assets 2 758 793 1 792 004 2 122 610
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 31 349 31 352 31 349
Share premium 125 035 125 032 125 035
Retained earnings 561 606 551 805 559 916
Total equity 717 989 708 189 716 300
Non-current liabilities
Net employee defined benefit plan liabilities 78 884 50 635 73 720
Deferred tax liabilities 3 10 787 14 652 12 944
Total non-current liabilities 89 672 65 287 86 664

Report Q1 2018 9 fjordkraft.no Tel: +47 23 00 61 00

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

NOK in thousands Note 31 March
2018
31 March
2017
31 December
2017
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 8 1 132 373 690 879 726 631
Overdraft facilities 330 623 - -
Current income tax liabilities 3 68 748 59 392 71 198
Derivative financial instruments 7 151 297 29 869 95 428
Social security and other taxes 39 408 17 231 50 085
Other current liabilities 228 684 221 157 376 304
Total current liabilities 1 951 133 1 018 528 1 319 646
Total liabilities 2 040 804 1 083 815 1 406 310
Total equity and liabilities 2 758 793 1 792 004 2 122 610

The Board of Fjordkraft Holding ASA, Oslo, 7. May 2018

Per Axel Koch Chairman

Øistein Prestø

Board member

Steinar Sønsteby Board member

Birthe Iren Grotle

Board member

Robert Olsen Board member

Lindi Bucher Vinsand

Board member

Frank Økland

Board member

Live Bertha Haukvik Board member

Rolf Jørgen Barmen CEO

Condensed statement of changes in equity

NOK in thousands Share capital Share premium Retained
earnings
Total
Balance at 1 January 2017 31 352 125 032 448 268 604 652
Profit/(loss) for the year - - 251 941 251 941
Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax - - (20 008) (20 008)
Total comprehensive income for the year 231 932 231 932
Dividends paid - - (120 084) (120 084)
Transactions with owners (120 084) (120 084)
Incorporation of Fjordkraft Holding ASA* (3) 3 (200) (200)
Balance at 31 December 2017 31 349 125 035 559 916 716 300
Balance at 1 January 2018 31 349 125 035 559 916 716 300
Profit/(loss) for the period - - 101 689 101 689
Other comprehensive income for the period - - - -
Total comprehensive income for the period 101 689 101 689
Dividends paid - - (100 000) (100 000)
Transactions with owners - - (100 000) (100 000)

* Incorporation expenses of NOK 200 thousands were recognised against equity with the incorporation of Fjordkraft Holding ASA as the new parent company. Please refer to note 4 for further information.

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

NOK in thousands Note Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Operating activities
Profit/(loss) before tax 132 187 136 496 331 467
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 5, 6 7 985 5 761 24 372
Interest expense 54 38 175
Interest income (3 941) (2 693) (11 801)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 7 5 060 137 (7 884)
Change in post-employment liabilities 5 164 3 214 (27)
Amortisation of contract assets 23 988 18 862 81 206
Impairment loss recognised in trade receivables 8 124 (184) 11 920
Changes in working capital:
Inventories 281 (1 362) (1 394)
Trade receivables 1, 8 (931 279) (106 983) (171 544)
Purchase of el-certificates 6 (179 602) (210 296) (210 908)
Non-cash effect from cancelling el-certificates 6 179 602 210 296 216 322
Purchase of guarantees of origination 6 856 - (2 558)
Other current assets (17 887) (24 055) (4 649)
Trade and other payables 8 405 742 215 012 250 764
Other current liabilities (158 297) (187 933) (170)
Cash generated from operations (521 964) 56 311 505 292
Interest paid (54) (38) (175)
Interest received 3 941 2 693 11 801
Income tax paid 3 (35 104) (41 685) (71 799)
Net cash from operating activities (553 181) 17 281 445 119
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 5 (170) - (1 309)
Purchase of intangible assets 6 (10 838) (7 692) (35 807)
Payments to obtain a contract (contract assets) (28 746) (31 731) (117 594)
Net (outflow)/proceeds from non-current receivables (900) (228) (339)
Net cash used in investing activities (40 654) (39 652) (155 048)
Condensed consolidated statement
of cash flows
NOK in thousands Note Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Financing activities
Overdraft facilities 330 623 - -
Dividends paid 4 (100 000) - (120 084)
Net cash used in financing activities 230 623 - (120 084)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (363 212) (22 371) 169 987
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 363 212 193 226 193 226
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 170 855 363 212

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

Note 1 Accounting policies 14
Note 2 Segment information 15
Note 3 Income tax 19
Note 4 Earnings per share 20
Note 5 Property, plant and equipment 21
Note 6 Intangible assets 23
Note 7 Fair value measurement
of financial instruments 26
Note 8 Related party transactions 28
Note 9 Events after the reporting period 30

Note 1 Accounting policies

General information

Fjordkraft Holding ASA and its subsidiaries (together 'the Group') is a supplier of electrical power in Norway. The Group's core business is concentrated at purchase, sales and portfolio management of electrical power to households, private and public companies, and municipalities. In 2017, the Group also became a provider of mobile phone services to private customers in Norway.

Fjordkraft Holding ASA is incorporated and domiciled in Norway. The address of its registered office is Folke Bernadottes Vei 38, 5147 Bergen, Norway.

These interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors for issue on 7 May 2018.

These interim financial statements have not been audited.

Basis of preparation

These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim financial reporting". These interim financial statements do not provide the same scope of information as the annual financial statements and should therefore be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Going concern

The Group has adopted the going concern basis in preparing its consolidated financial statements. When assessing this assumption, management has assessed all available information about the future. This comprises information about net cash flows from existing customer contracts and other service contracts, debt service and obligations. After making such assessments, management has a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue its operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Accounting principles

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except that income tax expense is recognised in each interim period using the expected weighted average annual income tax rate for the full financial year. Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual profit or loss.

Use of estimates

The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

In preparing these interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, except for income taxes and post-employment benefits.

Income tax expense and deferred income tax liability is calculated by applying a weighted average of tax rates across jurisdictions, while in annual financial statements income tax expense and deferred income tax liability is calculated by applying the tax rate for each individual jurisdiction to measures of income for each jurisdiction.

Present value of defined benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets at the end of each interim reporting period is estimated by extrapolation of the latest actuarial valuation, while in the annual financial statements this estimate is based on an updated actuarial valuation.

The Group provides re-invoicing to its customers related to grid rent. This means that the trade receivables, as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position, in addition to power sales also includes grid rent. This makes trade receivables relatively high in comparison with gross revenue as shown in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal financial reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board. The Board examines the Group's performance from a type of services perspective. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.

The Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 - Operating Segments are therefore as follows: - Consumer segment - Sale of electrical power and related services to private consumers

  • Business segment - Sale of electrical power and related services to business consumers

Information reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance is focussed on the category of customer for each type of activity. No operating segments have been aggregated in arriving at the reportable segments of the Group. The principal categories of customers are direct sales to private consumers, business consumers and alliance partners.

The segment profit measure is adjusted operating profit which is defined as profit before tax earned by each segment without the allocation of non recurring expenses, other gains and losses, interest income, interest expense, and other financial items, net. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies.

All of the Group's revenue is from external parties and is from activities currently carried out in Norway. There are no customers representing more than 10% of revenue.

The tables below is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results by reportable segments.

A large proportion of the Group's final settlement of sales and distribution of electricity is made after the Group has finalised its financial statements. At the date of reporting, the Group recognises electricity revenue and the associated cost of sales based on a best estimate approach. Thus, any estimate deviation related to the previous reporting period is recognised in the following reporting period. Management is of the opinion that the underlying operating profit in the reporting period should be adjusted for such estimate deviations related to previous reporting periods, thus the table below also presents the Group's operating profit before such estimate deviations in the line "Operating profit (before unallocated and estimate deviations)".

Note 2

Segment information

First quarter 2018
NOK in thousands Consumer Business New growth
initiatives*
Total segments
Revenue 1 101 556 781 693 32 757 1 916 005
Total external segment revenue 1 101 556 781 693 32 757 1 916 005
Direct cost of sales (878 218) (700 106) (23 620) (1 601 944)
Revenue less direct cost of sales 223 338 81 587 9 137 314 061
Expenses
Personnel and other operating expenses (93 499) (28 995) (13 956) (136 450)
Depreciation and amortisation (27 545) (2 782) (1 646) (31 973)
Depreciation and amortisation (27 545) (2 782) (1 646) (31 973)
Operating profit (before unallocated) 102 294 49 810 (6 465) 145 639
Adjustment: (Positive)/negative estimate deviations previous year** - - - -
Operating profit (before unallocated and estimate deviations) 102 294 49 810 (6 465) 145 639
First quarter 2017
NOK in thousands Consumer Business New growth
initiatives*
Total segments
Revenue 803 180 575 384 7 092 1 385 656
Total external segment revenue 803 180 575 384 7 092 1 385 656
Direct cost of sales (604 347) (516 672) (14) (1 121 033)
Revenue less direct cost of sales 198 833 58 712 7 078 264 622
Expenses
Personnel and other operating expenses (72 907) (26 245) (5 663) (104 815)
Depreciation and amortisation (22 613) (2 020) 11 (24 623)
Operating profit (before unallocated) 103 313 30 447 1 426 135 187
Adjustment: (Positive)/negative estimate deviations previous year** - 5 985 - 5 985
Operating profit (before unallocated and estimate deviations) 103 313 36 432 1 426 141 172

* Comprise of other business activities (sale of mobile services to private customers and power sale, included related services, to Alliance partners – referred to as New Growth Initiatives) which are not considered separate operating segments.

** These adjustments relates to information received subsequent to the date of transition to IFRS's about estimates made under previous GAAP and has been treated in the same way as non-adjusting events after the reporting period in accordance with IAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period.

Note 2

Segment information

Full year 2017
NOK in thousands Consumer Business New growth
initiatives*
Total segments
Revenue 2 518 778 1 872 997 60 735 4 452 510
Total external segment revenue 2 518 778 1 872 997 60 735 4 452 510
Direct cost of sales (1 863 383) (1 641 077) (36 061) (3 540 521)
Revenue less direct cost of sales 655 394 231 920 24 674 911 989
Expenses
Depreciation and amortisation
Operating profit (before unallocated)
(94 245)
260 725
(9 321)
109 785
(2 012)
(28 772)
(105 578)
341 738
Personnel and other operating expenses (300 425) (112 814) (51 434) (464 673)

* Comprise of other business activities (sale of mobile services to private customers and power sale, included related services, to Alliance partners – referred to as New Growth Initiatives) which are not considered separate operating segments.

** These adjustments relates to information received subsequent to the date of transition to IFRS's about estimates made under previous GAAP and has been treated in the same way as non-adjusting events after the reporting period in accordance with IAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period.

Segment information

Note 2

Reconciliation to statement of profit and loss for the period
NOK in thousands Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Adjusted Operating profit (before unallocated and estimate deviations) 145 639 141 172 353 894
Adjustment: (Positive)/negative estimate deviations previous year - (5 985) (12 156)
Personnel expenses 1) (368) - (6 582)
Other operating expenses 2) (10 599) - (20 420)
Other gains and losses, net 3) (5 060) (137) 7 884
Operating profit 129 613 135 048 322 620
Interest income 3 941 2 693 11 801
Interest expense (54) (38) (175)
Other financial items, net 4) (1 314) (1 207) (2 779)
Profit/(loss) before tax 132 187 136 496 331 467

1) Personnel expenses in Q1 2018 consist of employee discounts for share subscriptions in the initial public offering.

2) Other operating expenses in 2018 consist of costs incurred specific to the process of preparing the company for listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange in the form of fees to third party service providers.

3) Other gains and losses, net consist of gains and losses on derivative financial instruments associated with the purchase and sale of electricity.

4) Other financial items, net consist of other financial expenses such as bank charges, realized foreign currency gains and losses.

Note 3 Income tax Interim income tax expense is recognised based on management's estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year.

NOK in thousands Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Profit before tax 132 187 136 496 331 467
Tax expense (30 497) (32 958) (79 527)
Average tax rate 23,1 % 24,1 % 24,0 %
Tax payable 32 654 30 674 72 575
Adjustments to prior years tax payable - - (1 377)
Change in deferred tax (2 156) 2 284 8 328
Tax expense in recognised statement of profit or loss 30 497 32 958 79 527

Note 4 Earnings per share

The basic and diluted earnings per share are the same, as there are no dilutive instruments. Earnings per share is calculated as profit/loss allocated to shareholders for the year divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares.

The parent company in the Group, Fjordkraft Holding ASA, a public limited liability company, was incorporated on 15 December 2017. The company was incorporated through a contribution in kind of the three owners' shares in Fjordkraft AS, and there were no changes in the Group's ownership.

The total number of shares in the parent company of the Group as at 31 March 2018 was 104 496 216, while the total number of shares in the parent company of the Group as at 31 March 2017 was 31 352. The number of shares as at 31 March 2018 is used when calculating earnings per share.

Basic earnings per share

Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the company (NOK in thousands) 101 689 103 538 251 941
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 104 496 216 104 496 216 104 496 216
Earnings per share in NOK 0,97 0,99 2,41
Dividend per share in NOK 0,96 - 1,15

Note 5 Property, plant and equipment

NOK in thousands Fixtures and
equipment
Computers Construction
in progress
Total
Cost price 1 January 2018 8 875 25 221 - 34 096
Additions - - 170 170
Transferred from construction in progress - - - -
Disposals - - - -
Cost price 31 March 2018 8 875 25 221 170 34 266
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 (6 090) (24 437) - (30 527)
Depreciation for the period (149) (53) - (201)
Disposals - - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2018 (6 239) (24 490) - (30 729)
Carrying amount 31 March 2018 2 636 731 170 3 537
Q1 2017
NOK in thousands Fixtures and
equipment
Computers Construction
in progress
Total
Cost price 1 January 2017 6 902 25 554 331 32 787
Additions - - - -
Transferred from construction in progress 664 (333) (331) 0
Disposals - - - -
Cost price 31 March 2017 7 566 25 221 0 32 787
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2017 (5 525) (24 135) - (29 660)
Depreciation for the period (197) (80) - (277)
Disposals - - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2017 (5 721) (24 215) - (29 937)
Carrying amount 31 March 2017 1 845 1 005 0 2 850

Note 5 Property, plant and equipment

Full year 2017
NOK in thousands Fixtures and
equipment
Computers Construction
in progress
Total
Cost price 1 January 2017 6 902 25 554 331 32 787
Additions 1 309 - - 1 309
Transferred from construction in progress 664 (333) (331) 0
Disposals - - - -
Cost price 31 December 2017 8 875 25 221 - 34 096
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2017 (5 525) (24 135) - (29 660)
Depreciation for the year (565) (302) - (867)
Disposals - - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2017 (6 090) (24 437) - (30 527)
Carrying amount 31 December 2017 2 785 784 - 3 568
Useful life 8 years (or lease
term if shorter)
3 years
Depreciation method Straight line Straight line

Non-current intangible assets

Note 6 Intangible assets

Q1 2018
NOK in thousands Software and
development projects
Construction in
progress
Customer port
folios
Other intangible
assets
Total non-current
intangible assets
Cost price 1 January 2018 121 946 29 211 20 141 568 171 865
Additions - Purchase 526 5 002 4 819 - 10 347
Additions - Internally generated - 490 - - 490
Transferred from construction in progress 14 327 (14 327) - - -
Government grants (SkatteFUNN) - - - - -
Disposals - - - - -
Cost price 31 March 2018 136 799 20 377 24 960 568 182 703
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 (81 615) - (8 012) (142) (89 769)
Depreciation for the period (6 664) - (1 072) (47) (7 784)
Disposals - - - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2018 (88 279) - (9 084) (189) (97 553)
Carrying amount 31 March 2018 48 519 20 377 15 876 379 85 150

Q1 2017

NOK in thousands Software and
development projects
Construction in
progress
Customer port
folios
Other intangible
assets
Total non-current
intangible assets
Cost price 1 January 2017 87 169 36 511 12 378 - 136 059
Additions - Purchase 54 6 508 - - 6 561
Additions - Internally generated - 1 131 - - 1 131
Transferred from construction in progress 14 127 (14 127) - - -
Government grants (SkatteFUNN) - - - - -
Disposals - - - - -
Cost price 31 March 2017 101 350 30 023 12 378 - 143 751
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2017 (60 086) - (6 178) - (66 264)
Depreciation for the period (4 994) - (490) - (5 485)
Disposals - - - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2017 (65 080) - (6 668) - (71 749)
Carrying amount 31 March 2017 36 270 30 023 5 710 - 72 002

Non-current intangible assets

Full year 2017
NOK in thousands Software and
development projects
Construction in
progress
Customer
portfolios
Other intangible
assets
Total non-current
intangible assets
Cost price 1 January 2017 87 169 36 511 12 378 - 136 059
Additions - Purchase 5 559 18 795 7 763 568 32 685
Additions - Internally generated 1 612 1 509 - - 3 121
Transferred from construction in progress 28 538 (28 538) - - -
Government grants (SkatteFUNN) (933) 933 - - -
Disposals - - - - -
Cost price 31 December 2017 121 946 29 211 20 141 568 171 865
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2017 (60 086) - (6 178) - (66 264)
Depreciation for the year (21 529) - (1 834) (142) (23 505)
Disposals - - - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2017 (81 615) - (8 012) (142) (89 769)
Carrying amount 31 December 2017 40 331 29 211 12 129 426 82 096
Useful life 3 years 5-12 years 3 years
Depreciation method Straight line Straight line Straight line

Current intangible assets

Q1 2018

NOK in thousands El-certificates Guarantees of
origination
Total current
intangible assets
Cost price 1 January 2018 11 2 558 2 569
Additions - Purchase 179 602 (856) 178 746
Disposals* (179 602) - (179 602)
Cost price 31 March 2018 11 1 702 1 713
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 - - -
Depreciation for the period - - -
Disposals - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2018 - - -
Carrying amount 31 March 2018 11 1 702 1 713

* Disposals of El-certificates refers to amount of certificates being handed over to the government to offset el-certificate cancellation liability.

Current intangible assets

Intangible assets

Note 6

Q1 2017
NOK in thousands El-certificates Guarantees of
origination
Total current
intangible assets
Cost price 1 January 2017 5 424 - 5 424
Additions - Purchase 210 296 - 210 296
Disposals* (210 296) - (210 296)
Cost price 31 March 2017 5 424 - 5 424
Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2017 - - -
Depreciation for the period - - -
Disposals - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2017 - - -
Carrying amount 31 March 2017 5 424 - 5 424

* Disposals of El-certificates refers to amount of certificates being handed over to the government to offset el-certificate cancellation liability.

Full year 2017

NOK in thousands El-certificates Guarantees of
origination
Total current
intangible assets
Cost price 1 January 2017 5 424 - 5 424
Additions - Purchase 210 908 2 558 213 467
Disposals* (216 322) - (216 322)
Cost price 31 December 2017 11 2 558 2 569
Disposals - - -
Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2017 - - -
Carrying amount 31 December 2017 11 2 558 2 569

* Disposals of El-certificates refers to amount of certificates being handed over to the government to offset el-certificate cancellation liability.

Depreciation of intangible assets are included in the line 'Depreciation and amortisation' in the consolidated statement of profit and loss.

Note 7
Fair value
measurement of
financial instruments

This note explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments that are recognised and measured at fair value in the financial statements. Changes in fair values are recognised through other gains and losses, net in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.

Recurring fair value measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
At 31 March 2018
NOK in thousands
Financial assets
Derivative financial instruments - 164 244 - 164 244
Total financial assets at fair value - 164 244 - 164 244
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - 151 297 - 151 297
Total financial liabilities at fair value - 151 297 - 151 297
Recurring fair value measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
At 31 March 2017
NOK in thousands
Financial assets
Derivative financial instruments - 39 855 - 39 855
Total financial assets at fair value - 39 855 - 39 855
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - 29 869 - 29 869
Total financial liabilities at fair value - 29 869 - 29 869
Recurring fair value measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
At 31 December 2017
NOK in thousands
Financial assets
Derivative financial instruments - 113 435 - 113 435
Total financial assets at fair value - 13 435 - 113 435
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - 95 428 - 95 428
Total financial liabilities at fair value - 95 428 - 95 428

Note 7 Fair value measurement of financial instruments

There were no transfers between level 1 and 2 for recurring fair value measurements during the period. The Group's policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period.

Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.

Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs are not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.

Valuation techniques used to determine fair values

Specific valuation techniques used to value derivative financial instruments include present value of future cash flows, based on forward prices from Nasdaq OMX Commodities at the balance sheet date. In the case of material long-term contracts, the cash flows are discounted at a discount rate of 0.90 per cent (2017: 0.90 per cent).

Valuation method are used for forward contracts and option contracts associated with purchase and sale of electricity. Key inputs to the valuation are discount rates, contract- and market prices.

Fair values of other financial instruments not recognised in the financial statements

The Group also has financial instruments which are not measured at fair value in the balance sheet. For the majority of these instruments, the fair values are not materially different to their carrying amounts, since the interest receivable/payable is either close to current market rates or the instruments are short-term in nature. There has not been identified any significant difference between fair value and carrying amout at 31 March 2018.

Note 8 Related party transactions

As at 31 March 2018, BKK AS is the owner of 28.69 % of the shares in Fjordkraft Holding ASA, while Skagerak Energi AS owns 28.19 %. Related parties with owners comprise companies in BKK Group, Skagerak Energi Group and Statkraft Group. The Board of Directors and the management, is also considered to be related parties.

The following transactions were carried out with related parties (NOK in thousands):

Income from related parties

Related party Relation Purpose of transactions Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
BKK AS Owner Sale of electrical power 3 915 2 361 10 058
BKK Energitjenester AS Subsidiary of owner Sale of electrical power 112 1 430 3 755
BKK Nett AS Subsidiary of owner Sale of electrical power 1 694 937 4 197
BKK Varme AS Subsidiary of owner Sale of electrical power - 3 266 8 436
Skagerak Energi AS Owner Sale of electrical power 1 341 1 189 3 558
Skagerak Nett AS Subsidiary of owner Sale of electrical power 1 335 1 047 2 861
Skagerak Varme AS Subsidiary of owner Sale of electrical power 2 773 2 106 6 252
Statkraft AS Parent company of owner Sale of electrical power 953 481 2 078
Statkraft Varme AS Subsidiary of parent company of owner Sale of electrical power 24 284 13 857 37 276
Other Related party Other 846 356 5 948

Sale of electrial power includes in some cases reinvoiced grid rent.

Expenses to related parties

Related party Relation Purpose of transactions Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
BKK AS Owner Purchase of electrical power 241 321 1 377
BKK Produksjon AS Subsidiary of owner Purchase of electrical power 4 593 3 136 12 750
Statkraft Energi AS Subsidiary of parent company of owner Purchase of electrical power 1 986 609 1 210 602 3 067 577
BKK AS Owner Purchase of other services 6 626 5 976 28 854
BKK Energitjenester AS Subsidiary of owner Purchase of other services 826 - 9 066
Statkraft Energi AS Subsidiary of parent company of owner Purchase of other services 1 984 3 212 12 150
Other Related party Other 514 1 228 4 426

Other services consists of payroll expenses, IT, office expenses and customer service.

Note 8 Related party transactions

Purchase of assets

Related party Relation Purpose of transactions Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
BKK AS Owner Research and development 36 - 800
Statkraft Energi AS Subsidiary of parent company of owner Purchase of el-certificates 179 602 210 296 210 908

Distributions to related parties

Related party Relation Purpose of transactions Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Full year 2017
BKK AS Owner Dividend 48 849 - 58 659
Skagerak Energi AS Owner Dividend 47 997 - 57 637
Statkraft Industrial Holding AS Owner at the time of distribution Dividend 3 155 - 3 788

Current receivables from related parties

Related party Relation Purpose of transactions Q1 2018 Q1 2017 31. des. 2017
Statkraft Varme AS Subsidiary of parent company of owner Sale of electrical power 8 744 8 580 1 774
Other Related party Sale of electrical power 4 868 1 141 2 406

Current liabilities to related parties

Related party Relation Purpose of transactions Q1 2018 Q1 2017 31. des. 2017
BKK AS Owner Other 724 26 424 1 976
BKK Energitjenester AS Subsidiary of owner Purchase of other services 3 237 - 3 969
BKK Nett AS Subsidiary of owner Other - 61 71 712
Statkraft Energi AS Subsidiary of parent company of owner Purshase og electrical power 765 477 390 001 553 962
Other Related party Other - - 774

Payables to Statkraft Energi AS mainly relates to purchase of electricity. The Group purchases electriciy at Nord Pool through Statkraft Energi AS (SEAS). The daily transactions and payments is completed by SEAS, while Fjordkraft AS settles their liabilities towards Statkraft Energi AS monthly. Payables are normally settled in 30 days, but Fjordkraft has the right to postpone the payments by 30 days if their current cash in hand does not cover the liability.

As compensation for the time difference between Fjordkraft's payments and Statkraft Energi AS settlements towards Nord Pool, Fjordkraft is charged with interests. Interest rate is based on 1M NIBOR pluss a margin based on current market terms.

Payables to related parties are unsecured and are excpected to be settled in cash.

Note 9 Events after the reporting period

As described in the prospectus for its initial public offering dated 9 March 2018, Fjordkraft Holding ASA (through a subsidiary, Fjordkraft AS) on 23 February 2018 entered into an agreement to acquire all of the issued shares of Trønder Energi Marked AS, a leading electricity retailer in the Trøndelag area with 61,700 electricity deliveries (figures as at year end 2017). The acquisition of TEM completed 18 April 2018 and TEM will be consolidated in the Group accounts from this date.

There are no other significant events after the reporting period that has not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

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