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ABG Sundal Collier

Quarterly Report Oct 14, 2022

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Q3 revenues of NOK 303m and YTD revenues of NOK 1.2bn

9M diluted EPS of NOK 0.33

Continued strong inflow of corporate mandates

2022 Q3 INTERIM REPORT

CEO comments | Challenging sentiment for raising capital

The challenging market backdrop continued and escalated into the third quarter, as rising inflation and interest rates in combination with a tense geo-political situation hurt equity and credit markets. Consequently, the equity capital market almost closed, with Nordic volumes falling to a 4-year low in Q3, while the high yield debt capital market segment was slightly more open for business.

Compared to previous periods with similar market sentiment, we have improved our revenue level and relative position. In this context, I would highlight the closing of several high-yield bonds issues in the quarter, providing more evidence of our superior investor access leading to significantly higher market share. Also, secondary brokerage activity held up well as we succeeded in providing market insight and execution support to our investor clients that are navigating in troubled waters.

We have advised on a record number of public-to-private transactions in recent months and thereby cemented our strong market share within this segment. M&A activity is generally less impacted by short-term market fluctuations and financial and industrial investors with capital readily available are seizing the opportunity to acquire assets and companies at lower prices. Still, we have a slight decline in M&A volumes compared to last year.

Our long-term growth ambition is unchanged, and we are determined to continue to improve our service offering and market share. However, considering the cyclicality of our business, we are constantly reviewing our cost base to fight inflation and to optimise our spending.

Outlook

We continue to focus on winning mandates and being prepared when conditions allow for raising capital. We are highly focused on fully utilising our leading M&A franchise in the current market. Also, as many planned equity capital market (ECM) transactions have been postponed, we often see that they are transforming into something different, allowing us to benefit from our strength within all key investment banking product segments.

JonasStröm, CEO

Key financial figures | YTD revenues of approximately NOK 1.2bn

Macro and market backdrop | Increased market volatility brought on by geopolitical tension, surging inflation and soaring interest rates

▪ Long-term interest rates continue to rise in both the US and Europe as inflation surges

  • S&P 500 down 5.3% and MSCI Nordic down 4.7% in the quarter
  • S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) has risen above 30

Capital market and M&A perspectives | Nordic deal volumes have dropped in line with global trends, for which YTD investment banking fees are estimated down 39%4)

1) Nordic primary DCM volumes (NOKbn) 2)

1) Source: Refinitv. Issuers listed on Nordic stock exchanges

2) Source: Stamdate. Corporate high yield, Nordic issuers

3) Source: Mergermarket. Nordic targets, announced transactions with financial advisors

4) Source: Dealogic

Corporate Financing | Several sizeable DCM transactions closed in the quarter as ECM activity was muted

ECM –
PP
USD 275m Energy
ECM –
PP
NOK 200m Energy
ECM –
PP
SEK 70m Energy
DCM –
HY
USD 300m Energy Service
DCM –
HY
NOK 1.5bn Financials
DCM –
HY
NOK 700m Financials
DCM –
HY
NOK 500m Infrastructure
DCM –
HY
SEK 250m Financials

M&A and Advisory | Four Public to private transactions in the quarter demonstrating our leading position

31 115 78 90 143 90 80 143 82 46 137 122 137 122 109 81 82 142 121 142 121 92 170 175 225 225 313 449 381 595 612 369 386 2018 2019 2020 2021 L4Q 9M 21 9M 22 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 +5%

M&A and Advisory revenues (NOKm)

Thoma Bravo's voluntary offer to acquire all shares in Mercell NOK 3.2bn TMT Establishment of partnership with Hydro and Altor Undisclosed Renewables Sale of Voff Premium Pet Food to Axcel Undisclosed Consumer Majority sale to Verdane Undisclosed Health care Selected transactions

Ongoing and not completed as of 30 September 2022:

  • Combination between Frontline and Euronav
  • TGS's voluntary exchange offer to acquire all shares in Magseis
  • Visma's contemplated voluntary offer to acquire all shares in House of Control
  • Chess.com's voluntary offer to acquire all shares in Play Magnus

Brokerage and Research | Solid contribution from research and brokerage in a challenging environment

  • Challenging market environment in Q3 with reduced risk appetite and activity
  • Focus on being close to companies and the markets to be able to offer investors quality advice at a time when uncertainty is exceptionally high
  • Finding liquidity in illiquid securities is one of our key value-adds in volatile markets

Operating costs | Compensation costs down with lower revenues, but non-compensation cost increase as a function of long-term growth strategy and cost inflation

  • Lowered compensation costs reflecting our revenue- and profitability-driven compensation model
  • Headcount has increased by approx. 7% YTD as we have strengthened our teams with junior hires and selective senior additions
  • Non-compensation up due to a combination of a increased headcount, normalizing travel and interaction activity, general cost inflation, and higher infrastructure costs

Closing remarks

  • Third quarter is always seasonally slow due to the July/August holiday periods. Consequently, performance is highly dependent on September, which this year was subject to significant market turmoil
  • We are very pleased with our performance to raise a significant amount of high-yield debt for our clients given the challenging sentiment where risk appetite generally has been low with limited interest for new issues of capital
  • Secondary research brokerage and M&A have performed well and are becoming increasingly important as this activity normally is less impacted by short-term fluctuations
  • We have a continued inflow of new corporate finance mandates and will have full focus on executing transactions when the market allows
  • We remain focused on continuing to strengthen and broaden our service offerings to further improving market shares

Financial statements and supplementary information

Consolidated income and cash flow statements

Condensed consolidated income statement (unaudited) Other comprehensive income
----------------------------------------------------- -- ----------------------------
NOKm Q3 2022 Q3 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021 2021
Corporate Financing 62.3 260.1 395.0 1,286.3 1,712.8
M&A and Advisory 121.3 141.7 386.3 369.2 594.7
Brokerage and Research 119.7 159.3 415.1 452.9 603.5
Total revenues 303.3 561.1 1,196.5 2,108.4 2,911.0
Personnel costs -180.8 -309.2 -661.0 -1,128.9 -1,563.3
Other operating costs -66.4 -62.1 -200.9 -176.6 -248.9
Depreciation -21.8 -14.4 -62.9 -43.1 -63.0
Total operating costs -269.0 -385.7 -924.8 -1,348.6 -1,875.2
Operating profit 34.3 175.5 271.7 759.8 1,035.8
Net interest -6.2 -1.0 -19.4 -5.8 -6.0
Associates -1.4 -2.0 -5.1 -4.6 -3.9
Other 0.2 -1.2 -0.1 -0.6 -0.8
Net financial result -7.5 -4.2 -24.6 -10.9 -10.7
Profit before tax 26.8 171.3 247.1 748.9 1,025.1
Taxes -9.0 -43.7 -62.7 -180.7 -248.0
Net profit 17.9 127.5 184.4 568.2 777.1
Profit / loss to non-controlling interests 1.9 2.0 6.9 9.8 17.2
Profit / loss to owners of the parent 16.0 125.5 177.5 558.5 759.9
NOKm Q3 2022 Q3 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021 2021
Net profit 17.9 127.5 184.4 568.2 777.1
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 22.3 -0.6 48.5 -1.8 -15.9
Hedging of investment in foreign subsidiaries -22.0 2.0 -50.5 2.5 19.0
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified 5.5 -0.5 12.6 -0.6 -4.7
Total other comprehensive income 5.8 0.9 10.7 0.1 -1.6
Total comprehensive income for the period 23.6 128.5 195.1 568.3 775.5
Comprehensive income to non-controlling interests 1.9 2.0 6.9 9.8 17.2
Comprehensive income to owners of the parent 21.8 126.4 188.2 558.6 758.2
Condensed cash flow statement
NOKm Q3 2022 Q3 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021 2021
Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance 1,212.9 1,195.1 1,388.5 1,251.3 1,251.3
Net cash flow from operating activities -254.1 72.8 35.1 542.5 746.2
Net cash flow from investing activities -1.4 -7.7 -10.5 -11.9 -39.5
Net cash flow from financing activities -35.8 -10.6 -491.4 -532.2 -569.5
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -291.2 54.6 -466.8 -1.6 137.2
Cash and cash equivalents - closing balance 921.7 1,249.7 921.7 1,249.7 1,388.5

Consolidated balance sheet

Consolidated balance sheet (unaudited)

NOKm 30/09/2022 30/09/2021 31/12/2021
Intangible assets 176.8 158.4 179.5
Financial non-current assets 73.1 77.4 79.1
Tangible assets 502.1 248.6 553.9
Total non-current assets 752.0 484.4 812.5
Receivables 4,931.4 5,245.2 1,392.3
Investments 94.9 73.9 541.2
Cash and bank deposits 921.7 1,249.7 1,388.5
Total current assets 5,948.0 6,568.7 3,322.0
Total assets 6,700.0 7,053.1 4,134.4
Paid-in capital 134.1 114.3 114.8
Retained earnings 799.4 924.7 1,099.1
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 933.5 1,039.0 1,213.9
Non controlling interests 2.7 12.3 19.8
Total equity 936.2 1,051.3 1,233.6
Long-term liabilities 476.4 234.4 496.6
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 49.0 0.0 0.0
Short-term liabilities 5,238.4 5,767.5 2,404.2
Total liabilities 5,763.8 6,001.9 2,900.8
Total equity and liabilities 6,700.0 7,053.1 4,134.4

Condensed statement of changes in equity

NOKm Q3 2022 Q3 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021 2021
Equity attributable to owners of the parent - opening balance 912.4 912.6 1,213.9 893.9 893.9
Comprehensive income to owners of the parent 21.8 126.4 188.2 558.6 758.2
Payment to shareholders 0.0 0.0 -470.7 -471.5 -473.3
New issuing of shares 0.0 0.0 16.3 0.0 0.0
Change in own shares -0.7 -0.1 -14.2 58.0 35.0
Equity attributable to owners of the parent - closing balance 933.5 1,039.0 933.5 1,039.0 1,213.9
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests - opening balance 0.9 10.3 19.8 89.9 89.9
Comprehensive income to non-controlling interests 1.9 2.0 6.9 9.8 17.2
Payment to shareholders 0.0 0.0 -23.9 -87.4 -87.4
Business combinations 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests - closing balance 2.7 12.3 2.7 12.3 19.8
Total equity - closing balance 936.2 1,051.3 936.2 1,051.3 1,233.6

Notes to the financial statements

1) Accounting principles

The quarterly report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and all interpretations from the Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), which have been endorsed by the European Commission for adoption within the EU. The quarterly report is prepared using the same principles as those used for the 2021 annual report. The quarterly report is unaudited.

2) Judgments, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the application of the chosen accounting policies require management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. When preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgments made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimate uncertainty were the same as t hose that applied to the consolidated financial statements as of the period ending 31 December 2021.

3) Risk and uncertainty

As described in ABGSC's annual report, ABGSC's total risk exposure is analysed and evaluated at the group level. Risk evaluat ions are integrated in all business activities both at the group and business unit levels, increasing ABGSC's ability to take advantage of business opportunities. There has not been any significant change in the risk exposure or the risks and uncertainties described in the annual report.

4) Related parties

There have not been any changes or transactions with any related parties that significantly impact the Group's financial position or results for the period.

5) Segment information

The group segments its business primarily on a product level as this provides the best understanding of the Group's integrated operation. The Group does not allocate profits or split the balance sheet per product. Revenues are also split at an overall geographical level. Segment information is presented on other pages of this report, including on the historical quarterly summary pages.

Cost ratios

2.4 2.6 3.5 5.0 3.3 3.7 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 0.7 0.8 3.4 3.6 4.5 6.0 4.4 4.4 2.8 2018 2019 2020 2021 L4Q 9M 21 9M 22 Compensation Non-Compensation

56% 54% 52% 54% 55% 54% 55% 2018 2019 2020 2021 L4Q 9M 21 9M 22

Cost per head (NOKm) Total compensation/Revenue Non-compensation/Revenue

Shareholder matters | Share count and shareholder structure

Share count
Figures
in
thousands
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Shares
outstanding
(period
end)
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
- Treasury
shares
(period
end)
18
063
,
19
371
,
11
738
,
069
7
,
6
419
,
+ Forward
outstanding
(period
end)
contracts
102
436
,
101
511
,
101
004
,
81
306
,
80
726
,
Diluted
shares
(period
end)
555
119
,
552
887
,
560
013
,
557
580
,
557
650
,
Shares
outstanding
(average)
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
474
900
,
483
343
,
(average)
- Treasury
shares
18
267
,
19
973
,
16
874
,
8
405
,
6
904
,
(average)
+ Forward
outstanding
contracts
102
751
,
102
280
,
101
221
,
91
908
,
81
142
,
(average)
Diluted
shares
555
231
,
553
054
,
555
094
,
558
402
,
557
581
,

Share transactions

During the quarter, ABGSC purchased 200k shares from retired partners at an average price of NOK 5.88 per share. ABGSC sold 270k shares on forward contracts to new partners. ABGSC also sold 850k treasury shares to partners as settlement of forward contracts previously entered into.

Shareholder structure
Shares
held
by
Directors
and
staff
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Shares
held
by
Directors
and
Staff
/
Shares
outstanding
22% 22% 24% 25% 25%
Shares
and
fwd
held
by
Directors
and
Staff
/
Diluted
shares
contracts
37% 37% 38% 37% 36%
Shareholders
by
(shares
outstanding)
country
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Norway 67% 67% 69% 71% 70%
Great
Britain
4% 4% 3% 3% 4%
USA 11% 11% 9% 9% 9%
Sweden 8% 9% 8% 7% 7%
Other 9% 9% 10% 10% 10%

Shareholder information

For more information about the ABGSC share and its largest shareholders, please visit the Investor Relations section on the ABGSC website (www.abgsc.com).

Shareholder matters | ABGSC sold a total of 270k shares to new partners and repurchased 200k shares from leaving partners in Q3

The Board currently has a mandate from the shareholders to acquire a number of ABGSC shares corresponding to approximately 10% of the share capital. The one-year mandate is valid until the end of June 2023.

Expiry
year
Forward
(1
000)
contracts
,
Forward
price
average
2023 9
440
,
2
55
2024 30
322
,
1
22
2025 16
620
,
0
46
2026 12
934
,
6
25
2027 11
410
,
6
88
Total 80
726
,

As part of the partner share incentive programme, several partners in the firm have entered into forward contracts for the future delivery of shares. Under the programme, new and certain existing partners are given the opportunity to acquire restricted partner shares at market price, with a 15% price adjustment reflecting several restrictions with regards to the selling (or purchasing) of these shares.

The forward settlement price is adjusted for changes in interest rates and any cash distribution paid to shareholders. The interest element in the forward contract will also be adjusted in cases where the contract is settled prior to the original expiry date.

Shareholder matters | Distribution to shareholders

▪ The Board is committed to returning excess capital to shareholders through cash and buy-backs of shares over time. Excess capital will be evaluated on a continuous basis, taking into consideration a number of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, counterparty and market perceptions and the nature of our business

Capital and balance sheet summary | Highly liquid asset base and solid capitalisation with satisfactory buffers to regulatory requirement

▪ ABGSC is well capitalised with a core capital ratio of 1.7x the current regulatory minimum requirement and 2.6x the expected future requirement

95 752 307 525 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

Cash & Bank Investments Net fixed Net WC Other liab Equity

▪ Liquid balance sheet with limited proprietary trading activity and a modest and

▪ Net working capital shall be close to neutral over time, but may be subject to

▪ Cash & Bank includes collateral cash deposits (stock borrowing, clearing, etc.)

922

short-term fluctuations1)

conservative security financing operation

0

200

400

600

800

936

Historical figures | Key financials in last nine quarters

Income statement
NOKm Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Revenues 363 893 738 809 561 803 487 406 303
Operating
costs
-264 -509 -464 -499 -386 -527 -355 -301 -269
Operating
profit
99 384 274 310 175 276 132 106 34
Net
financial
result
-3 -7 -4 -2 -4 0 -11 -6 -7
Profit
before
tax
96 377 270 308 171 276 121 99 27
Taxes -24 -95 -63 -74 -44 -67 -30 -23 -9
Non-controlling
interests
-5 -38 1 -9 -2 -7 0 -5 -2
Net
profit
67 243 208 225 126 201 91 71 16
Balance sheet
NOKm Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Total
non-current assets
541 531 493 494 484 812 782 771 752
Receivables 4,762 1,623 5,828 6,278 5,245 1,392 2,784 4,775 4,931
Investments 249 65 37 52 74 541 66 98 95
Cash
and
bank
deposits
752 1,251 940 1,195 1,250 1,388 1,745 1,213 922
Total
current assets
5,763 2,939 6,805 7,526 6,569 3,322 4,596 6,087 5,948
Total
assets
6,304 3,470 7,298 8,019 7,053 4,134 5,378 6,858 6,700
Equity
attributable
to owners of
the
parent
726 894 1,084 913 1,039 1,214 1,284 912 933
Non-controlling
interests
54 90 88 10 12 20 20 1 3
Total
equity
779 984 1,173 923 1,051 1,234 1,304 913 936
Long-term
liabilities
265 256 235 238 234 497 485 478 476
Short-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
223 0 0 0 0 0 198 70 49
Short-term
liabilities
5,036 2,230 5,890 6,859 5,767 2,404 3,390 5,397 5,238
liabilities
Total
5,524 2,486 6,125 7,097 6,002 2,901 4,074 5,945 5,764
equity
liabilities
Total
and
6,304 3,470 7,298 8,019 7,053 4,134 5,378 6,858 6,700

Historical figures | Segment revenues in last nine quarters

Segment revenues
NOKm Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Corporate
Financing
180 579 492 534 260 427 196 137 62
M&A
and
Advisory
82 175 90 137 142 225 143 122 121
Brokerage
and
Research
101 139 156 138 159 151 148 147 120
Group 363 893 738 809 561 803 487 406 303
NOKm Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Norway 168 524 343 375 246 429 238 212 190
Sweden 133 224 287 312 208 285 199 147 74
Denmark 23 37 21 52 55 28 14 18 18
International 39 108 87 70 51 61 36 30 21
Group 363 893 738 809 561 803 487 406 303

Historical figures | Key figures in last nine quarters

Key figures
NOK Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Headcount
(average)
287 298 301 307 315 323 324 327 336
Revenues
head
(average)
per
1
27
2
99
2
45
2
63
1
78
2
48
1
50
1
24
0
90
Operating
head
(average)
costs
per
-0
92
-1
70
-1
54
-1
62
-1
23
-1
63
-1
10
-0
92
-0
80
Operating
/
Revenues
cost
73% 57% 63% 62% 69% 66% 73% 74% 89%
Total
compensation
/
Revenues
54% 48% 54% 52% 55% 54% 55% 53% 60%
Operating
margin
%
27% 43% 37% 38% 31% 34% 27% 26% 11%
(annualised)
Return
Equity
on
39% 56% 84% 90% 51% 74% 29% 26% 35%
Shares
(period
end)
outstanding
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
(period
end)
Treasury
shares
-29
364
,
-26
940
,
-26
870
,
-18
288
,
-18
063
,
-19
371
,
-11
738
,
-7
069
,
-6
419
,
Forward
outstanding
(period
end)
contracts
96
531
,
94
483
,
104
373
,
102
791
,
102
436
,
101
511
,
101
004
,
81
306
,
80
726
,
Diluted
shares
(period
end)
537
915
,
538
290
,
548
249
,
555
249
,
555
119
,
552
887
,
560
013
,
557
580
,
557
650
,
Earnings
share
(basic)
per
0
15
0
55
0
47
0
50
0
28
0
45
0
20
0
15
0
03
Earnings
share
(diluted)
per
0
13
0
45
0
39
0
41
0
23
0
37
0
17
0
13
0
03
Book
value
share
(basic)
per
1
64
2
01
2
44
2
02
2
30
2
69
2
80
1
92
1
96
Book
value
share
(diluted)
per
1
89
2
17
2
62
2
12
2
35
2
68
2
88
2
01
2
05
Total
capital
adequacy
3
294
,
3
386
,
3
892
,
4
323
,
4
043
,
4
843
,
4
994
,
4
860
,
4
683
,
Core
capital
386 441 431 503 506 648 625 628 627
Total
capital
adequacy
ratio
12% 13% 11% 12% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Minimum
requirement
ratio
coverage
1
5x
1
6x
1
4x
1
5x
1
6x
1
7x
1
6x
1
6x
1
7x

Financial calendar

8 February 2023 | Q4 2022 earnings release/preliminary full-year figures

Company overview

ABGSC enables businesses and capital to grow and perform

25 1) Source: Mergermarket (M&A). Pending and completed transactions with targets from Norway, Sweden or Denmark

2) Source: Refinitiv (ECM): Companies listed in Norway, Sweden or Denmark

3) Source: Stamdata (DCM). Non-Shipping related high yield issuers located in Norway, Sweden or Denmark and with documentation in Norway, Sweden or Denmark

Our vision is to be the most agile and respected Nordic investment bank

Norway

ABG Sundal Collier ASA Pb. 1444 Vika Ruseløkkveien 26 8th floor NO-0251 Oslo

Tel +47 22 01 60 00 Fax +47 22 01 60 60

Sweden

ABG Sundal Collier AB Box 7269 Regeringsgatan 25 8th floor SE-11153 Stockholm Tel +46 8 566 286 00 Fax +46 8 566 286 01

United Kingdom

ABG Sundal Collier Ltd. St Martin's Court 25 Newgate St 5th floor UK-EC4M 7EJ London Tel +44 207 905 5600

Fax +44 207 905 5601

Denmark ABG Sundal Collier ASA

Copenhagen Branch Forbindelsesvej 12 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø

Tel +45 3546 3000 Fax +45 3546 3010

Germany

ABG Sundal Collier ASA Frankfurt Branch Schillerstrasse 2 5. Obergeschoss DE-60313 Frankfurt /Main

Tel +49 69 96 86 96 0 Fax +49 69 96 86 96 9

USA

ABG Sundal Collier Inc. 850 Third Avenue Suite 9-C US-10022 New York Tel +1 212 605 3800 Fax +1 212 605 3801

Singapore

ABG Sundal Collier Pte Ltd 10 Collyer Quay Ocean Financial Center #40-07, Singapore 049315

Tel +65 6808 6082

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