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ABG Sundal Collier

Quarterly Report Jul 7, 2023

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Risk aversion dampens market activity Q2 revenues of NOK 379m (NOK 406m) H1 revenues of NOK 805m (NOK 893m) H1 diluted EPS of NOK 0.19 (NOK 0.29)

2023 Q2 INTERIM REPORT

CEO comments

Once again, another quarter unfolds, and the narrative appears strikingly familiar. Macro indicators are showing some signs of improvement, but the business environment we operate in is impacted by fear of continued escalating inflation and an upcoming recession.

Given the market sentiment, it is crucial to focus on what we can control. It is more important than ever to ensure that we are on top of all situations and advise our clients on both creating and seizing opportunities that may still arise.

This quarter, I would especially like to highlight our leading research and brokerage operation. Not only are they contributing greatly to our top line, but by being a preferred advisory and trading counterparty to our broad Nordic and international investor client base, we cement our position as a trusted advisor with market leading placing power within the ECM and DCM primary segments. I am confident that this has been instrumental in us gaining market share, as there has been, post MiFID II in particular, an escalating trend of institutional investors consolidating their number of broker counterparties.

Preferably, we would have liked to see increased activity in the M&A and Corporate Financing markets during the quarter. However, we see the pipeline is building up and we are well positioned to increase our market share. Worth highlighting is the acquisition of Foxway by Nordic Capital, where we were sole advisor in the M&A transaction and sole global coordinator of the EUR 200m high-yield bond issue. This is yet more proof of the importance of providing a high-end, full-service offering to our clients. Among several other well-executed transactions, we were Joint Global Coordinator and Bookrunner in the SEK 2,060m directed share issue in Sagax and Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner in the NOK 564m IPO of DOF. In addition, we acted as financial advisor to AP7 for the acquisition of 33% of Urban Escape in Stockholm with a property value of SEK 22bn.

We have executed well on our strategy to leverage our operation, strengthen our execution capacity and broaden and diversify our product offering. While we will continue to further develop our new business initiatives as planned, we must also ensure that we continue to improve our efficiency to fight the impact of the significant cost inflation observed across all segments. The continuous hiring of top talent, our modern IT platform in combination with the organisation embracing new technological innovations should contribute well to us further improving productivity and thereby strengthening our competitiveness.

In the short- to medium-term, we continue to win mandates and we are confident in our ability to execute once conditions allow.

Key financial figures | H1 revenues of NOK 805m and diluted EPS of NOK 0.19 with margins suffering from cost inflation and NOK depreciation

Macro and market backdrop | Market rally in US mega caps and volatility dropping while inflation remains sticky, and rates may be kept higher for longer

  • Long-term interest rates have stabilised both in the US and Europe while inflation remains sticky
  • Volatility continuing down as VIX dropped below 15
  • S&P 500 increased by 8.3% supported by a rally in tech mega-caps while MSCI Nordic was down 2.2% in the quarter

Market volumes | Improving DCM sentiment while ECM market is highly selective and M&A volumes continue at a modest pace

1) Nordic primary DCM volumes (NOKbn) 2)

98

+14%

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. Last quarter estimate reflecting a time-lag in Mergermaket deal registration

Corporate Financing | Some sizeable transactions executed during the quarter while we continue to have a 100% participation rate in Nordic IPOs YTD

M&A and Advisory | Seasonally decent M&A revenues while several processes tending to linger

Selected transactions
Viridor's voluntary offer to
acquire all shares in
Quantafuel
NOK 1.1bn Industrials
Sale of Concedo
to Attica
Exploration AS
Undisclosed Energy
Sale of Solcellespesialisten
to
FSN Capital
Undisclosed Renewables
Papirfly's
acquisition of
Keepeek
SA
Undisclosed TMT
Nordic Capital's acquisition of
a majority share in Foxway
Undisclosed TMT
AP7's acquisition of 33% of the
Urban Escape properties in
Stockholm CBD
SEK 22bn Real Estate
Advisory services to Re-Match
related to a voluntary public
tender offer
DKK 256m Industrials

Brokerage and Research | Growing importance of having a broad investor reach as the strong contribution from secondary trading commission and research continues

  • Our leading Nordic research franchise crucial post MiFID II, as the institutional client base seems to continue to consolidate its business
  • The idea-driven sales operation with unparalleled trading flow matching abilities is a preferred counterpart to a number of local and international investors operating in the Nordic market

Operating costs | Operating costs in line with last year as significant NOK depreciation and general inflation offsets impact of cost initiatives and remuneration model

  • Total operating costs increased by approx. NOK 24m YTD due to weakening NOK relative to last year
  • Underlying compensation costs down, in spite of some fixed salary inflation, due to revenue- and profitability-driven compensation model
  • Underlying non-compensation costs are primarily up due to increased headcount, general cost inflation and some costs of a non-recurring nature
  • Headcount broadly in line with Q1

Closing remarks

  • Superior position within research and brokerage is a major contributor to revenues and a key differentiator when executing ECM and DCM transactions
  • Important to seize opportunities in all market sentiments. Challenging conditions allow us to really make a difference
  • Cost inflation and weakened NOK has a negative impact on margins
  • Embracing new technology and innovations is key to improving efficiency
  • Mandate inflow strong, we are ready to execute once markets allow
  • Low market volatility and a re-opening IPO market in the US may serve as a catalyst for European IPO activity

Financial statements and supplementary information

Consolidated income and cash flow statements

Condensed consolidated income statement (unaudited) Other comprehensive income

NOKm Q2 2023 Q2 2022 YTD 2023 YTD 2022 2022
Corporate Financing 131.7 137.0 313.7 332.7 519.0
M&A and Advisory 99.9 122.2 178.3 265.0 618.2
Brokerage and Research 147.0 147.0 312.9 295.5 567.1
Total revenues 378.6 406.3 804.9 893.2 1,704.3
Personnel costs -222.3 -214.5 -464.3 -480.2 -943.0
Other operating costs -78.2 -65.3 -151.9 -134.5 -279.6
Depreciation -22.0 -21.0 -44.4 -41.2 -85.4
Total operating costs -322.6 -300.7 -660.7 -655.8 -1,308.0
Operating profit 56.0 105.5 144.2 237.4 396.3
Net interest -2.6 -4.4 -0.4 -13.1 -12.1
Associates -2.6 -1.6 -4.8 -3.7 -6.3
Other 0.2 -0.5 -0.7 -0.3 -2.1
Net financial result -5.0 -6.4 -5.9 -17.1 -20.5
Profit before tax 50.9 99.1 138.3 220.3 375.8
Taxes -12.4 -23.4 -34.2 -53.8 -93.8
Net profit 38.5 75.7 104.1 166.5 282.0
Profit / loss to non-controlling interests 0.0 5.0 0.6 5.0 11.8
Profit / loss to owners of the parent 38.5 70.7 103.4 161.5 270.3
NOKm Q2 2023 Q2 2022 YTD 2023 YTD 2022 2022
Net profit 38.5 75.7 104.1 166.5 282.0
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 3.4 38.0 34.8 26.2 15.9
Hedging of investment in foreign operations -6.9 -37.2 -35.5 -28.4 -17.2
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified 1.7 9.3 8.9 7.1 4.3
Total other comprehensive income -1.8 10.1 8.2 4.9 2.9
Total comprehensive income for the period 36.7 85.8 112.2 171.4 284.9
Comprehensive income to non-controlling interests -0.3 5.0 1.2 5.0 11.8
Comprehensive income to owners of the parent 36.7 80.8 110.8 166.4 273.2
Condensed cash flow statement
NOKm Q2 2023 Q2 2022 YTD 2023 YTD 2022 2022
Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance 799.4 1,745.0 832.0 1,388.5 1,388.5
Net cash flow from operating activities -61.6 99.5 -98.1 289.2 -53.4
Net cash flow from investing activities 4.0 -7.5 -13.3 -9.1 -18.9
Net cash flow from financing activities -170.4 -624.1 -149.1 -455.6 -484.3
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -227.9 -532.1 -260.5 -175.5 -556.5
Cash and cash equivalents - closing balance 571.4 1,212.9 571.4 1,212.9 832.0

Consolidated balance sheet

Consolidated balance sheet (unaudited)

NOKm 30/06/2023 30/06/2022 31/12/2022
Intangible assets 176.1 178.0 178.6
Financial non-current assets 76.8 74.8 70.5
Tangible assets 517.2 518.4 531.3
Total non-current assets 770.1 771.2 780.3
Receivables 5,351.7 4,775.3 2,241.7
Investments 69.6 98.4 63.1
Cash and bank deposits 571.4 1,212.9 832.0
Total current assets 5,992.8 6,086.7 3,136.8
Total assets 6,762.9 6,857.9 3,917.1
Paid-in capital 138.5 133.6 134.3
Retained earnings 712.2 778.9 884.8
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 850.7 912.4 1,019.1
Non controlling interests 11.1 0.9 7.6
Total equity 861.8 913.3 1,026.7
Long-term liabilities 487.6 478.3 480.4
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 236.9 69.5 70.0
Short-term liabilities 5,176.5 5,396.7 2,340.0
Total liabilities 5,901.0 5,944.6 2,890.4
Total equity and liabilities 6,762.9 6,857.9 3,917.1

Condensed statement of changes in equity

NOKm Q2 2023 Q2 2022 YTD 2023 YTD 2022 2022
Equity attributable to owners of the parent - opening balance 1,039.1 1,283.8 1,019.1 1,213.9 1,213.9
Comprehensive income to owners of the parent 36.7 80.8 110.8 166.4 273.2
Payment to shareholders -248.7 -470.7 -248.7 -470.7 -470.7
New issuing of shares 0.0 16.3 4.2 16.3 16.3
Change in own shares 23.6 2.3 -34.7 -13.4 -13.5
Equity attributable to owners of the parent - closing balance 850.7 912.4 850.7 912.4 1,019.1
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests - opening balance 11.4 19.8 7.6 19.8 19.8
Comprehensive income to non-controlling interests -0.3 5.0 1.2 5.0 11.8
Payment to shareholders 0.0 -23.9 0.0 -23.9 -23.9
Business combinations 0.0 0.0 2.4 0.0 0.0
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests - closing balance 11.1 0.9 11.1 0.9 7.6
Total equity - closing balance 861.8 913.3 861.8 913.3 1,026.7

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 2022 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 those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as of the period ending 31 December 2022.

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 evaluations 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

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

Shareholder matters | Share count and shareholder structure

Share count
Figures
in
thousands
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Shares
outstanding
(period
end)
483
343
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
- Treasury
shares
(period
end)
069
7
,
6
419
,
669
5
,
13
401
,
586
5
,
(period
end)
+ Forward
outstanding
contracts
81
306
,
80
726
,
81
776
,
76
176
,
69
261
,
Diluted
shares
(period
end)
557
580
,
557
650
,
559
450
,
560
238
,
561
138
,
Shares
outstanding
(average)
474
900
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
483
657
,
497
463
,
(average)
- Treasury
shares
8
405
,
6
904
,
6
142
,
9
875
,
10
799
,
+ Forward
outstanding
(average)
contracts
91
908
,
81
142
,
80
801
,
82
605
,
74
141
,
Diluted
shares
(average)
558
402
,
557
581
,
558
002
,
556
386
,
560
805
,

Shareholder structure

Shares
held
by
Directors
and
staff
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Shares
held
by
Directors
and
Staff
/
Shares
outstanding
25% 25% 25% 27% 29%
Shares
and
fwd
held
by
Directors
and
Staff
/
Diluted
shares
contracts
37% 36% 36% 38% 38%
Shareholders
(shares
outstanding)
by
country
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Norway 71% 70% 69% 69% 69%
Great
Britain
3% 4% 5% 5% 5%
USA 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Sweden 7% 7% 6% 7% 8%
Other 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%

Share transactions

During the quarter, ABGSC sold 1.2m shares on forward contracts to new partners. ABGSC purchased 300k shares from former partners at an average price of NOK 4.99 per share. ABGSC also delivered 8.1m treasury shares to partners as settlement of forward contracts previously entered into.

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 1.2m shares to new partners and repurchased 300k shares from former partners in Q2

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 2024.

Expiry
year
(1
000)
Forward
contracts
,
Forward
price
average
2023 1
150
,
1
79
2024 29
772
,
0
72
2025 1
750
,
0
95
2026 12
534
,
6
09
2027 11
135
,
6
86
2028 12
920
,
6
03
Total 69
261
,

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 1.6x the current regulatory minimum requirement and 2.5x the expected future requirement

  • Liquid balance sheet with limited proprietary trading activity and a modest and conservative security financing operation
  • Net working capital shall be close to neutral over time, but may be subject to short-term fluctuations1)
  • Cash & Bank includes collateral cash deposits (stock borrowing, clearing, etc.)

Historical figures | Key financials in last nine quarters

Income statement
NOKm Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Revenues 809 561 803 487 406 303 508 426 379
Operating
costs
-499 -386 -527 -355 -301 -269 -383 -338 -323
Operating
profit
310 175 276 132 106 34 125 88 56
Net
financial
result
-2 -4 0 -11 -6 -7 4 -1 -5
Profit
before
tax
308 171 276 121 99 27 129 87 51
Taxes -74 -44 -67 -30 -23 -9 -31 -22 -12
Non-controlling
interests
-9 -2 -7 0 -5 -2 -5 -1 0
Net
profit
225 126 201 91 71 16 93 65 39
Balance sheet
NOKm Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Total
non-current assets
494 484 812 782 771 752 780 803 770
Receivables 6,278 5,245 1,392 2,784 4,775 4,931 2,242 4,903 5,352
Investments 52 74 541 66 98 95 63 75 70
Cash
and
bank
deposits
1,195 1,250 1,388 1,745 1,213 922 832 799 571
Total
current assets
7,526 6,569 3,322 4,596 6,087 5,948 3,137 5,778 5,993
Total
assets
8,019 7,053 4,134 5,378 6,858 6,700 3,917 6,580 6,763
Equity
attributable
to owners of
the
parent
913 1,039 1,214 1,284 912 933 1,019 1,039 851
Non-controlling
interests
10 12 20 20 1 3 8 11 11
Total
equity
923 1,051 1,234 1,304 913 936 1,027 1,051 862
Long-term
liabilities
238 234 497 485 478 476 480 497 488
Short-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
0 0 0 198 70 49 70 163 237
Short-term
liabilities
6,859 5,767 2,404 3,390 5,397 5,238 2,340 4,869 5,177
Total
liabilities
7,097 6,002 2,901 4,074 5,945 5,764 2,890 5,530 5,901
Total
equity
and
liabilities
8,019 7,053 4,134 5,378 6,858 6,700 3,917 6,580 6,763

Historical figures | Segment revenues in last nine quarters

Segment revenues
NOKm Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Corporate
Financing
534 260 427 196 137 62 124 182 132
M&A
and
Advisory
137 142 225 143 122 121 232 78 100
Brokerage
and
Research
138 159 151 148 147 120 152 166 147
Group 809 561 803 487 406 303 508 426 379
NOKm Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Norway 375 246 429 238 212 190 266 209 195
Sweden 312 208 285 199 147 74 167 144 133
Denmark 52 55 28 14 18 18 38 15 11
International 70 51 61 36 30 21 37 58 39
Group 809 561 803 487 406 303 508 426 379

Historical figures | Key figures in last nine quarters

Key figures
NOK Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
(average)
Headcount
307 315 323 324 327 336 341 340 340
Revenues
head
(average)
per
2
63
1
78
2
48
1
50
1
24
0
90
1
49
1
25
1
11
Operating
head
(average)
costs
per
-1
62
-1
23
-1
63
-1
10
-0
92
-0
80
-1
12
-0
99
-0
95
Operating
/
Revenues
cost
62% 69% 66% 73% 74% 89% 75% 79% 85%
/
Total
compensation
Revenues
52% 55% 54% 55% 53% 60% 56% 57% 59%
Operating
margin
%
38% 31% 34% 27% 26% 11% 25% 21% 15%
Return
Equity
(annualised)
on
90% 51% 74% 29% 26% 7% 25% 25% 22%
Shares
outstanding
(period
end)
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
470
747
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
Treasury
shares
(period
end)
-18
288
,
-18
063
,
-19
371
,
-11
738
,
-7
069
,
-6
419
,
-5
669
,
-13
401
,
-5
586
,
Forward
outstanding
(period
end)
contracts
102
791
,
102
436
,
101
511
,
101
004
,
81
306
,
80
726
,
81
776
,
76
176
,
69
261
,
(period
end)
Diluted
shares
555
249
,
555
119
,
552
887
,
560
013
,
557
580
,
557
650
,
559
450
,
560
238
,
561
138
,
(basic)
Earnings
share
per
0
50
0
28
0
45
0
20
0
15
0
03
0
19
0
14
0
08
Earnings
share
(diluted)
per
0
41
0
23
0
37
0
17
0
13
0
03
0
17
0
12
0
07
Book
value
share
(basic)
per
2
02
2
30
2
69
2
80
1
92
1
96
2
13
2
15
1
73
(diluted)
Book
value
share
per
2
12
2
35
2
68
2
88
2
01
2
05
2
21
2
33
1
90
Total
capital
adequacy
4
323
,
4
043
,
4
843
,
4
994
,
4
860
,
4
683
,
5
006
,
4
966
,
5
169
,
Core
capital
503 506 648 625 628 627 671 614 643
Total
capital
adequacy
ratio
12% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 12% 12%
Minimum
requirement
ratio
coverage
1
5x
1
6x
1
7x
1
6x
1
6x
1
7x
1
7x
1
5x
1
6x

Financial calendar

13 October 2023 | Q3 2023 earnings release

9 February 2024 | Q4 2023 earnings release

Responsibility statement

We confirm to the best of our knowledge that the condensed set of financial statements for the period 1 January to 30 June 2023 has been prepared in accordance with the IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and gives a true and fair view of the Group's assets, liabilities, financial position and results for the period viewed in their entirety, and that the interim report includes a fair review of any significant events that arose during the six-month period and their effect on the half-yearly financial report and any significant related parties' transactions. The report includes, to the best of our knowledge, a description of the material risks that the Board of Directors at the time of this report deem might have a significant impact on the financial performance of the Group.

Oslo, 6 July 2023

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Knut Brundtland (Chairman) Martina Klingvall Adele Norman Pran
(sign) (sign) (sign)
_____ ___ ___ ___
Jan Petter Collier Arild A. Engh Cecilia Marlow Jonas Ström (CEO)
(sign) (sign) (sign) (sign)

Company overview

Mission | Enable businesses and capital to grow and perform

1) Source: Mergermarket (M&A). Pending and completed transactions with targets from Norway, Sweden or Denmark. Last quarter estimate reflecting a time-lag in Mergermaket deal registration

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

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

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Norway

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

Tel +47 22 01 60 00

Sweden

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

United Kingdom

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

Denmark

ABG Sundal Collier ASA Copenhagen Branch Forbindelsesvej 12 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø

Tel +45 3546 3000

Germany

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

Tel +49 69 96 86 96 0

USA

ABG Sundal Collier Inc. 140 Broadway Suite 4604 US-10005 New York Tel +1 212 605 3800

Singapore

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

Tel +65 6808 6082

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