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ABG Sundal Collier

Quarterly Report Jul 5, 2024

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Positive momentum and significant growth in revenue and profit

Q2 revenues of NOK 510m (+35%) Q2 diluted EPS of NOK 0.16 (+129%) H1 revenues of NOK 913m (+13%) H1 diluted EPS of NOK 0.27 (+42%)

2024 Q2 INTERIM REPORT

CEO comments │ Positive momentum and significant growth in revenue and profit

As we are entering the summer period, we are pleased to report a strong performance, with Q2 profit before tax of NOK 118m (+132%) and revenues of NOK 510m (+35%). H1 revenues totalled NOK 913m (+13%), which is the second-highest revenue recorded since 2007.

During the quarter, we completed more than 40 transactions, with all business lines and geographies contributing well to the strong performance, and with the business mix remaining balanced and diversified.

Revenues from M&A have continued to grow from strong levels, and the positive sentiment in Q1 in DCM accelerated into Q2. We note strong demand from credit investors, and there is an increasing share of new issuers entering the market. Further evidence of peaking interest rates and signs of declining inflation have had a positive effect on investor confidence and risk appetite. While activity in ECM was muted in Q1, we are now seeing indications of a return to normality, with several transactions executed in the second quarter. While the IPO window is so far only just ajar, ABGSC has advised on two out of the three main Nordic market IPO's this year, and we see that the interest among corporates and investors to execute transactions is picking up.

Our strong position as a trading counterparty and preferred advisor to both local and international investors active in the Nordic markets is evident in our Brokerage and Research operations, as they continue to be a consistent contributor to our top line.

While we are dedicated to providing the best possible execution and outcomes for our clients, we have also managed to build our mandate backlog. The current pipeline is diverse across products, industries and geographies and has grown during the quarter. This, coupled with a gradually improving ECM market, puts us in a position to continue to deliver good earnings over the coming quarters.

Jonas Ström, CEO

Key financial figures | H1 revenues of NOK 913m (+13%) and diluted EPS of NOK 0.27 (+42%)

Macro and market backdrop | Positive interest rate and inflation signals driving equity markets to all-time highs

  • Long-term interest rates fluctuated during the quarter both in the US and Europe
  • VIX is fluctuating well below 20
  • S&P 500 was up 3.9% while MSCI Nordic increased by 5.1% in the quarter

Market volumes | Significant upturn in high-yield DCM deal volumes while ECM and announced M&A activity was more in line with last year

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 | YTD revenues up 18% with several sizeable transactions in both DCM and ECM during the quarter

ECM -
SP
NOK 3.7bn Energy
ECM -
PP
NOK 400m Renewables
ECM -
PP
NOK 400m Biotech
ECM -
IPO
SEK 1.8bn Real Estate
ECM -
IPO
SEK 787m Health care
ECM -
SP
SEK 740m Health care
ECM -
SP
SEK 400m /
SEK 240m
Consumer
DCM -
HY /
ECM -
PP
USD 500m /
NOK 791m
Energy
DCM -
HY
USD 500m Energy
DCM -
HY
EUR 110m Industrials
DCM -
DL
EUR 81m Infrastructure
DCM -
HY
NOK 500m Seafood

M&A and Advisory | YTD revenues up 43% with several transactions being completed during the quarter

Selected transactions
Partnership between Hydro
Rein and Macquarie Asset
Management
USD 333m Renewables
Sale of 50% stake in Kvarøy
Smolt AS to Kobbvåglaks and
Seløy Sjøfarm
Undisclosed Seafood
Acquisition of The Fjords to
Norway's Best Group
Undisclosed Consumer
Financial advisor to Logistea SEK 13bn Real Estate
Sale of Thunderful's
distribution business to
Bergsala NDP
SEK 634m TMT
Financial advisor to
Topdanmark
DKK 33bn Financials

Brokerage and Research | YTD revenues slightly below last year, but still at consistently high levels

Brokerage and Research revenues (NOKm)

  • In recent years, total research revenues and secondary trading commissions have been very consistent at historically high levels
  • Fixed income secondary trading activity has been somewhat slower in the quarter due to low volatility and higher primary market activity
  • Risk appetite among institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals improved towards the end of the quarter
  • Block liquidity improved sequentially, raising hopes for H2

Operating costs | Operating costs primarily up as a function of revenue-driven compensation model

  • Compensation costs (variable) up due to our revenue- and profitability-driven compensation model. Average headcount YTD (332) decreased compared to the first 6 months of last year (342) and last quarter (333).
  • Non-compensation costs primarily up due to general cost inflation.
  • YTD total fixed cost base inflated by ~NOK 6m due to the weakening NOK relative to last year (slightly positive impact in Q2).
  • New business initiatives included in headcount and costs.
  • 9 1) Investment Banking includes Corporate Finance, Project Finance and Alternative Investments. Markets includes Equity Sales, Fixed Income and Private Banking

Closing remarks

  • Q2 and H1 profit and revenues at high levels in a historical context
  • M&A continued to grow from strong levels
  • DCM activity accelerated at the end of Q1 and has further increased throughout Q2
  • Increasing interest for participating in ECM transactions, including signs of improved IPO sentiment in Sweden
  • Brokerage and Research revenues are a stable and strong contributor to our top line
  • Our new business initiatives are progressing well, and we look forward to launching new products and services later this year
  • The transaction pipeline is diverse and has grown during the quarter

Financial statements and supplementary information

Consolidated income and cash flow statements

Condensed consolidated income statement (unaudited) Other comprehensive income

NOKm Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023 2023
Corporate Financing 247.4 131.7 369.6 313.7 580.0
M&A and Advisory 127.6 99.9 255.8 178.3 561.8
Brokerage and Research 135.0 147.0 287.5 312.9 565.0
Total revenues 509.9 378.6 912.8 804.9 1,706.7
Personnel costs -286.8 -222.3 -516.9 -464.3 -988.0
Other operating costs -81.5 -78.2 -161.1 -151.9 -309.4
Depreciation -21.4 -22.0 -43.1 -44.4 -83.9
Total operating costs -389.8 -322.6 -721.1 -660.7 -1,381.3
Operating profit 120.2 56.0 191.7 144.2 325.4
Net interest -0.9 -2.6 3.9 -0.4 0.7
Associates -0.5 -2.6 -1.7 -4.8 -5.4
Other -0.4 0.2 -0.3 -0.7 -0.8
Net financial result -1.8 -5.0 1.9 -5.9 -5.6
Profit before tax 118.3 50.9 193.6 138.3 319.9
Taxes -30.2 -12.4 -49.3 -34.2 -82.5
Net profit 88.2 38.5 144.4 104.1 237.3
Profit / loss to non-controlling interests 1.3 0.0 -0.2 0.6 1.0
Profit / loss to owners of the parent 86.9 38.5 144.6 103.4 236.3
NOKm Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023 2023
Net profit 88.2 38.5 144.4 104.1 237.3
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations -7.2 3.2 11.6 34.5 22.7
Hedging of investment in foreign operations 6.5 -6.9 -12.0 -35.5 -20.7
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified -1.6 1.7 3.0 8.9 5.2
Total other comprehensive income -2.3 -2.0 2.6 7.9 7.2
Total comprehensive income for the period 85.9 36.4 147.0 112.0 244.5
Comprehensive income to non-controlling interests 1.2 -0.3 -0.3 1.2 1.8
Comprehensive income to owners of the parent 84.7 36.7 147.3 110.8 242.8
Condensed cash flow statement
NOKm Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023 2023
Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance 774.5 799.4 525.7 832.0 832.0
Net cash flow from operating activities -108.2 -61.6 -20.9 -98.1 140.9
Net cash flow from investing activities -0.9 4.0 -13.4 -13.3 -6.2
Net cash flow from financing activities -123.8 -170.4 50.2 -149.1 -440.9
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -232.9 -227.9 16.0 -260.5 -306.2
Cash and cash equivalents - closing balance 541.7 571.4 541.7 571.4 525.7

Consolidated balance sheet

Consolidated balance sheet (unaudited)

NOKm 30/06/2024 30/06/2023 31/12/2023
Intangible assets 162.8 176.1 158.7
Financial non-current assets 68.1 76.8 65.3
Tangible assets 448.2 517.2 489.6
Total non-current assets 679.2 770.1 713.6
Receivables 6,370.4 5,351.7 2,669.7
Investments 75.7 69.6 14.2
Cash and bank deposits 541.7 571.4 525.7
Total current assets 6,987.8 5,992.8 3,209.6
Total assets 7,667.0 6,762.9 3,923.2
Paid-in capital 158.8 138.5 137.8
Retained earnings 715.8 712.2 821.9
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 874.5 850.7 959.7
Non controlling interests 11.4 11.1 11.7
Total equity 885.9 861.8 971.4
Long-term liabilities 432.9 487.6 433.3
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 325.2 236.9 2.9
Short-term liabilities 6,022.9 5,176.5 2,515.6
Total liabilities 6,781.0 5,901.0 2,951.8
Total equity and liabilities 7,667.0 6,762.9 3,923.2

Condensed statement of changes in equity

NOKm Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023 2023
Equity attributable to owners of the parent - opening balance 1,050.5 1,039.1 959.7 1,019.1 1,019.1
Comprehensive income to owners of the parent 84.7 36.7 147.3 110.8 242.8
Payment to shareholders -260.3 -248.7 -260.3 -248.7 -248.7
New issuing of shares 0.0 0.0 20.8 4.2 4.2
Change in own shares -0.3 23.6 7.0 -34.7 -57.7
Equity attributable to owners of the parent - closing balance 874.5 850.7 874.5 850.7 959.7
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests - opening balance 10.2 11.4 11.7 7.6 7.6
Comprehensive income to non-controlling interests 1.2 -0.3 -0.3 1.2 1.8
Payment to shareholders 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Business combinations 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 2.4
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests - closing balance 11.4 11.1 11.4 11.1 11.7
Total equity - closing balance 885.9 861.8 885.9 861.8 971.4

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 2023 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 2023.

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

52% 54% 55% 58% 57% 58% 57% 2020 2021 2022 2023 L4Q 6M 23 6M 24

Shareholder matters | Share count and shareholder structure

Share count
Figures
in
thousands
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Shares
outstanding
(period
end)
497
463
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
527
,735
527
,735
- Treasury
shares
(period
end)
586
5
,
9
549
,
8
649
,
109
7
,
159
7
,
+ Forward
outstanding
(period
end)
contracts
69
261
,
69
486
,
68
586
,
52
999
,
53
249
,
Diluted
(period
end)
shares
561
138
,
557
399
,
557
399
,
573
624
,
573
824
,
Shares
outstanding
(average)
497
463
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
501
163
,
527
,735
- Treasury
shares
(average)
10
799
,
8
055
,
8
980
,
7
870
,
7
127
,
(average)
+ Forward
outstanding
contracts
74
141
,
69
337
,
68
916
,
71
866
,
53
131
,
(average)
Diluted
shares
560
805
,
558
,746
557
399
,
565
159
,
573
,739

Shareholder structure

Shares
held
by
Directors
and
staff
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Shares
held
by
Directors
and
Staff
/
Shares
outstanding
29% 29% 29% 33% 32%
Shares
and
fwd
held
by
Directors
and
Staff
/
Diluted
shares
contracts
38% 38% 38% 39% 38%
Shareholders
by
(shares
outstanding)
country
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Norway 69% 71% 72% 69% 69%
Great
Britain
5% 5% 4% 4% 4%
USA 9% 9% 8% 8% 8%
Sweden 8% 7% 8% 10% 10%
Other 10% 9% 8% 9% 9%

Share transactions

During the quarter, ABGSC sold 250k shares on a forward contract to a new partner. ABGSC purchased 50k shares from a former partner at a price of NOK 6.06 per share.

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 250k shares to a new partner and repurchased 50k shares from a former partner 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 2025.

Expiry
year
(1
000)
Forward
contracts
,
Forward
price
average
2025 500 1
91
2026 12
259
,
62
5
2027 11
135
,
6
41
2028 13
920
,
51
5
2029 15
435
,
6
48
Total 53
249
,

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

Cash distribution to shareholders (per share) Pay-out ratio (DPS/Diluted EPS)

▪ 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 2.4x 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
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Revenues 406 303 508 426 379 356 545 403 510
Operating
costs
-301 -269 -383 -338 -323 -305 -416 -331 -390
Operating
profit
106 34 125 88 56 51 130 72 120
Net
financial
result
-6 -7 4 -1 -5 -1 1 4 -2
Profit
before
tax
99 27 129 87 51 51 131 75 118
Taxes -23 -9 -31 -22 -12 -15 -33 -19 -30
Non-controlling
interests
-5 -2 -5 -1 0 -1 0 2 -1
Net
profit
71 16 93 65 39 35 98 58 87

NOKm Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Total non-current assets 771 752 780 803 770 736 714 705 679 Receivables 4,775 4,931 2,242 4,903 5,352 3,098 2,670 3,656 6,370 Investments 98 95 63 75 70 53 14 73 76 Cash and bank deposits 1,213 922 832 799 571 620 526 775 542 Total current assets 6,087 5,948 3,137 5,778 5,993 3,770 3,210 4,503 6,988 Total assets 6,858 6,700 3,917 6,580 6,763 4,506 3,923 5,208 7,667 Equity attributable to owners of the parent 912 933 1,019 1,039 851 859 960 1,051 875 Non-controlling interests 1 3 8 11 11 12 12 10 11 Total equity 913 936 1,027 1,051 862 871 971 1,061 886 Long-term liabilities 478 476 480 497 488 479 433 441 433 Short-term interest bearing liabilities 70 49 70 163 237 332 3 169 325 Short-term liabilities 5,397 5,238 2,340 4,869 5,177 2,823 2,516 3,538 6,023 Total liabilities 5,945 5,764 2,890 5,530 5,901 3,635 2,952 4,147 6,781 Total equity and liabilities 6,858 6,700 3,917 6,580 6,763 4,506 3,923 5,208 7,667Balance sheet

Historical figures | Segment revenues in last nine quarters

Segment revenues
NOKm Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Corporate
Financing
137 62 124 182 132 122 144 122 247
M&A
and
Advisory
122 121 232 78 100 125 259 128 128
Brokerage
and
Research
147 120 152 166 147 110 143 153 135
Group 406 303 508 426 379 356 545 403 510
NOKm Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Norway 212 190 266 209 195 153 388 214 256
Sweden 147 74 167 144 133 108 110 144 195
Denmark 18 18 38 15 11 65 11 5 20
International 30 21 37 58 39 30 37 39 40
Group 406 303 508 426 379 356 545 403 510

Historical figures | Key figures in last nine quarters

Key figures
NOK Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
(average)
Headcount
327 336 341 341 343 346 338 333 331
Revenues
per head
(average)
1
24
0
90
1
49
1
25
1
10
1
03
1
62
1
21
1
54
Operating
(average)
per head
costs
-0
92
-0
80
-1
12
-0
99
-0
94
-0
88
-1
23
-0
99
-1
18
Operating
/
Revenues
cost
74% 89% 75% 79% 85% 86% 76% 82% 76%
/
Total
compensation
Revenues
53% 60% 56% 57% 59% 60% 57% 57% 56%
Operating
margin
%
26% 11% 25% 21% 15% 14% 24% 18% 24%
(annualised)
Return
on Equity
26% 7% 25% 25% 16% 16% 25% 23% 30%
Shares
outstanding
(period
end)
483
343
,
483
343
,
483
343
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
497
463
,
527
735
,
527
735
,
Treasury
shares
(period
end)
069
-7
,
-6
419
,
669
-5
,
-13
401
,
586
-5
,
-9
549
,
-8
649
,
109
-7
,
159
-7
,
(period
end)
Forward
outstanding
contracts
81
306
,
80
726
,
81
776
,
76
176
,
69
261
,
69
486
,
68
586
,
52
999
,
53
249
,
Diluted
shares
(period
end)
557
580
,
557
650
,
559
450
,
560
238
,
561
138
,
557
399
,
557
399
,
573
624
,
573
824
,
(basic)
Earnings
per share
0
15
0
03
0
19
0
14
0
08
0
07
0
20
0
12
0
17
Earnings
share
(diluted)
per
0
13
0
03
0
17
0
12
0
07
0
07
0
18
0
11
0
16
Book
value
per share
(basic)
1
92
1
96
2
13
2
15
1
73
1
76
1
96
2
02
1
68
Book
value
per share
(diluted)
2
01
2
05
2
21
2
33
1
90
1
94
2
12
2
33
1
98
Total
capital
adequacy
4
860
,
4
683
,
5
006
,
4
966
,
5
169
,
4
937
,
4
853
,
5
046
,
4
915
,
Core
capital
628 627 671 614 643 621 623 632 633
Total
capital
adequacy
ratio
13% 13% 13% 12% 12% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Minimum
requirement
coverage ratio
1
6x
1
7x
1
7x
1
5x
1
6x
1
6x
1
6x
1
6x
1
6x

Financial calendar

17 October 2024 | Q3 2024 earnings release

13 February 2025 | Q4 2024 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 2024 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, 4 July 2024

___ ___
Martina Klingvall Adele Norman Pran
(sign) (sign)
___ ___ ___
Arild A. Engh Cecilia Marlow Jonas Ström (CEO)
(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

Vision | Being 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

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

Switzerland

ABG Sundal Collier AG Representative Office Schwanenplatz 4 6004 Lucerne

Tel +41 79 502 33 39

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