Highlights
High growth and solid results
- Revenue: NOK 5,863 million (4,692) in Q2 vs. NOK 11,077 million (8,575) year-to-date
- EBT: NOK 363 million (256) in Q2 vs. NOK 590 million (450) year-to-date
- EBT margin: 6.2 % (5.5 %) in Q2 vs. 5.3 % (5.3 %) year-to-date
- Net operating cash flow: NOK 284 million (33) in Q2
- Strong order backlog: NOK 23,085 million (19,866) at the end of Q2
- Net interest-bearing liabilities of NOK 753* million (-609) at the end of Q2
- AF Gruppen acquires Betonmast with management in Betonmast
*The implementation of IFRS 16 from January 1st 2019 led to an increase of interest-bearing debt of NOK 888 million
2 nd quarter 2019
Safety
Number of lost-time injuries and severe personnel injuries not resulting in lost-time per million hours worked
Total recordable injury frequency (TRIF)
Number of lost-time injuries, injuries involving substitute work and medical treatment injuries per million hours worked
Reported unwanted incident frequency (RUIF)
Revenues and earnings – quarterly
Return on capital employed
12 month rolling average
*AF's target is to achieve a return on capital employed above 20 %
Cash flow statement
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| EBIT |
369 |
256 |
601 |
441 |
| Depreciations, amortization and impairment |
117 |
42 |
227 |
86 |
| Change in net working capital |
-80 |
-220 |
-116 |
-272 |
| Other adjustments / taxes paid |
-121 |
-45 |
-170 |
-95 |
| Cash flow from operations |
284 |
33 |
542 |
159 |
| Net investments |
-102 |
20 |
-490 |
-225 |
| Cash flow from capital activities |
-655 |
-504 |
-743 |
-594 |
| Interest paid and change in interest bearing debt |
437 |
-59 |
403 |
-70 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
-36 |
-510 |
-288 |
-729 |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
405 |
879 |
656 |
1,098 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents without cash effect |
1 |
0 |
3 |
-1 |
| Net cash and cash equivalents end of period |
370 |
368 |
370 |
368 |
2 nd quarter 2019
Net interest-bearing receivables
Net interest-bearing debt as of June 30th 2019 were NOK 753 million (-609) The implementation of IFRS 16 from January 1st 2019 led to an increase of interest-bearing debt of NOK 888 million. Implementation with no cash effect
Balance sheet
| NOK million |
30.06.2019 |
30.06.2018 |
31.12.18 |
| Non-current assets |
5,796 |
4,153 |
4,337 |
| Current assets, ex. Cash |
4,393 |
3,044 |
3,493 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
370 |
368 |
656 |
| Total assets |
10,559 |
7,565 |
8,486 |
| Equity |
1,856 |
1,803 |
2,124 |
| Long term debt |
1,451 |
610 |
704 |
| Short term debt |
7,252 |
5,151 |
5,659 |
| Total equity and debt |
10,559 |
7,565 |
8,486 |
Equity ratio
2 nd quarter 2019
Health and environment
A total of 146,480 (126,966) tonnes of waste has been sorted YTD 19
Business areas
High activity level and good results
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| Revenues |
1,706 |
1,481 |
3,363 |
2,727 |
| EBIT |
90 |
49 |
161 |
107 |
| EBT |
89 |
53 |
163 |
120 |
| EBIT % |
5.3 % |
3.3 % |
4.8 % |
3.9 % |
EBT % |
5.2 % |
3.6 % |
4.8 % |
4.4 % |
▪ AF Anlegg reported a high level of activity and good results in Q1. The unit grew 15 % compared to the same quarter last year
- The E18 Tvedestrand Arendal project was opened for traffic on 2 July, almost four months before the original schedule. Some minor work remains on the prosject. On E39 Kristiansand west – Mandal east project, production is already efficient and good. There are several projects contributing to a good result
- Målselv Maskin & Transport maintains a good level of activity and continues to deliver very good results in second quarter
- Order backlog: NOK 5,740 million (5,206)
Strong growth and solid results
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| Revenues |
2,736 |
2,258 |
5,244 |
4,066 |
| EBIT |
164 |
139 |
292 |
230 |
| EBT |
169 |
145 |
301 |
242 |
| EBIT % |
6.0 % |
6.2 % |
5.6 % |
5.6 % |
EBT % |
6.2 % |
6.4 % |
5.7 % |
5.9 % |
▪ Revenue growth of 21 % and solid profit margins
- Most business units have growth in revenues and deliver good results for the quarter, particularly in AF Bygg Oslo, AF Nybygg and contracting activities in Bergen. Additionally, the rehabilitation operations in Oslo delivered strong results. Eiqon and AF Bygg Østfold delivered results below expectations for the quarter
- A number of new contracts were signed in Q1. LAB Entreprenør recommended to build a new county administration building in Bergen. The contract will be carried out as a collaborative design and build contract and is valued at NOK 737 excl. VAT
- Order backlog: NOK 11,792 million (11,070)
Good results
- Good sale in projects with high completion ratio contributed to a good pre-tax result of NOK 23 million (40)
- 80 (117) sold apartments in the 2nd quarter, of which AF's share is 37 (38)
- Seven residential property projects with a total of 816 apartments under construction (AF's share is 319). 75 % sales ratio for projects in progress as of 30. June 2019
- Land and development rights in progress: 2,154 (1,972) residential units. AF's share is 996 (816)
- AF has 52,183 (73,751) m2 gross area of urban premises under development. AF's share is 25,764 (36,198)
Increased activity and good profitability
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| Revenues |
288 |
247 |
505 |
433 |
| EBIT |
16 |
10 |
24 |
18 |
| EBT |
15 |
9 |
22 |
15 |
| EBIT % |
5.5 % |
4.1 % |
4.8 % |
4.1 % |
EBT % |
5.1 % |
3.6 % |
4.3 % |
3.4 % |
- Revenue growth of 17 % and good margins compared with the same quarter last year
- AF Energi & Miljøteknikk with increased activity level and higher margins. Positive outlook for the rest of the year
- AF Decom delivered good results both within demolition and environmental centres. The operating permit for Nes Environmental Centre was issued in June
- Order backlog: NOK 628 million (484)
Revenue growth, but variable profitability
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| Revenues |
925 |
629 |
1,763 |
1,137 |
| EBIT |
28 |
45 |
61 |
67 |
| EBT |
27 |
45 |
59 |
66 |
| EBIT % |
3.0 % |
7.2 % |
3.4 % |
5.9 % |
EBT % |
2.9 % |
7.1 % |
3.3 % |
5.8 % |
- Kanonaden's activity level on par with the same quarter last year, yet a weaker result. Pålplintar has gained control of production and costs, but activity levels remain too low
- AF Bygg Göteborg and AF Bygg Syd with lower activity level compared to the same quarter last year, but the results have improved. HMB delivered results somewhat below expectations for the quarter
- AF Härnösand Byggreturer reported a high level of activity and very good profitability
- Order backlog: NOK 2,939 million (1,513)
A low activity level contributing to weak results
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| Revenues |
191 |
184 |
314 |
366 |
| EBIT |
5 |
6 |
-3 |
9 |
| EBT |
1 |
4 |
-11 |
8 |
| EBIT % |
2.6 % |
3.1 % |
-1.1 % |
2.5 % |
EBT % |
0.6 % |
2.1 % |
-3.4 % |
2.1 % |
- AF Offshore Decom still with a low activity level contributing to weak results. Engineering phase ongoing at our Offshore projects for upcoming offshore campaigns over the next years
- Activity level in Vats expected to increase from Q3 and remain high for the rest of the year
- AF AeronMollier with increased activity level compared to the same quarter last year. The unit reported positive results both in Offshore and Marine
- AF Offshore Decom has established the company Fairfield Decom in partnership with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) and Decom Energy
- Order backlog: NOK 1,474 million (924)
Order backlog
A strong order backlog
Order backlog
Order backlog per business area
Acquisition of Betonmast
Betonmast
The Betonmast Group operates in construction and property in Norway and Sweden. The group recorded turnover of almost NOK 7 billion in 2018 and has an order backlog of about NOK 7.3 billion
| Established |
2006 |
| Head office |
Oslo |
| Owners |
BetonmastHæhre Holding AS (p.t) |
| CEO |
Jørgen Evensen |
| Employees |
1,007 employees (2018) |
Finance
Trading volume NOK 6,942 million (2018)
Order backlog NOK 7,322 million as of June
Description of the business
- The Betonmast Group consists of 17 companies distributed between the segments of Betonmast Norway, Betonmast Eiendom and Betonmast Sweden
- Their project portfolio encompasses everything from major housing projects to commercial and public buildings
Betonmast
Betonmast has experienced formidable growth since its establishment in 2006 and has delivered good results over this period
Betonmast
Betonmast delivers good profitability relative to comparable companies
Betonmast is a company with...
- A competent management team and employees
- Strong customer relationships
- An exciting and diversified project portfolio
- A solid order backlog
- Positive outlook going forward
AF Gruppen and Betonmast
There are a number of similarities in the development of AF Gruppen and Betonmast
AF Gruppen and Betonmast
Two companies with a number of similarities
Profitable growth Strong culture and ownership amongst employees
Management capacity, recruitment and development
Established by entrepreneurs with extensive contracting experience and a clear idea of how project business should be run
AF Gruppen growth history
Long history of combining organic and structural growth
AF Gruppen's turnover in NOK billions and our key acquisitions 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
Four absolutes
AF Gruppen has a firm belief in local autonomy, but has four 'absolutes' when integrating
The price for all shares in Betonmast AS is NOK 2,075 million. Following the transaction, AF Gruppen will maintain an ownership share of approximately 60 %
| Agreement |
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| Price |
NOK 2,075 million (NOK 140.50/share) for 100% |
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| Ownership |
AF (66%) and management and former |
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shareholders of Betonmast (34%) |
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| Timing |
The transaction is expected to be concluded in |
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October 2019 |
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Conditions
- Approval from the annual general meeting of BetonmastHæhre, which is scheduled for 16 September. Shareholders representing 66 % of the shares of BetonmastHæhre are committed to vote for the transaction
- Limited due diligence
- Approval of the transaction by the competition authorities
Once the acquisition is completed, Betonmast will offer shares to all employees who currently have ownership in BetonmastHæhre to retain their ownership in Betonmast on the same terms Betonmast is paying in the transaction. It is assumed that after this AF Gruppen will maintain an ownership share of approximately 60 %
The Betonmast Group for the period 2016-2018
P&L and Balance sheet
| P&L |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| Revenue |
4 497 |
5 547 |
6 942 |
| EBIT |
174 |
234 |
217 |
| EBIT-margin |
3,9 % |
4,2 % |
3,1 % |
| Balance Sheet |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| Non-current assets |
274 |
356 |
446 |
| Bank deposits |
546 |
1 165 |
1 335 |
| Current assets |
846 |
1 315 |
1 315 |
| Total current assets |
1 392 |
2 480 |
2 650 |
| Total assets |
1 666 |
2 836 |
3 097 |
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| Equity |
274 |
364 |
386 |
| Interest-bearing debt, long-term |
35 |
124 |
29 |
| Other long-term liabilities |
100 |
147 |
134 |
| Total long-term liabilities |
134 |
271 |
163 |
| Interest-bearing debt, short-term |
- |
1 |
300 |
| Other short-term liabilities |
1 258 |
2 200 |
2 247 |
| Total short-term liabilities |
1 258 |
2 201 |
2 547 |
| Total equity and liabilities |
1 666 |
2 836 |
3 097 |
| Net cash |
512 |
1 039 |
1 006 |
Comments
- The price of NOK 2,075 million for 100% of the shares has been fixed
- BetonmastHæhre AS will not withdraw dividends from Betonmast
- There will be no adjustment for net cash or working capital in the transaction
- Equity, net cash and working capital will evolve in line with normal operation for 2019
Financing of the transaction
| Financing |
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| Equity (50 %) |
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| Key figures in Betonmast |
352,1 |
| AF Gruppen |
685,4 |
| Total |
1037,5 |
Loans (50 %) AF Gruppen - Credit facilities |
1037,5 |
Comments
- The price of NOK 2,075 million will be financed through a combination of equity (50%) and loans (50%)
- Key figures in Betonmast (NOK 352 million)
- Financing for the equity has been confirmed
- AF Gruppen (NOK 685.4 million)
- Financing through a private offering NOK 400 million directed at the company four largest shareholders
- Using existing credit facilities of NOK 285.4 million
Private offering to AF Gruppen's four largest shareholders
| Share issue |
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| AF Gruppen - Private offering |
Ownership AF |
Share in private offering |
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| OBOS BBL |
16,3 % |
120,3 |
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| ØMF Holding AS |
14,9 % |
110,0 |
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| Constructio AS |
13,8 % |
102,1 |
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| Folketrygdefondet |
9,2 % |
67,6 |
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| Total |
54,2 % |
400,0 |
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Comments
- Private offering (NOK 400 million)
- Through the use of existing board authorisation, there will be a targeted share issue worth a total of NOK 400 million to AF Gruppen's four biggest shareholders in accordance with their respective ownership stakes.
- The issue price will be equal to the share price upon completion of the transaction
- Repair share issue
- The board of AF Gruppen wishes to ensure equal treatment of all shareholders and thus intends to propose to an extraordinary general assembly to adopt a repair issue to the remaining shareholders of the company
- The issue price will be the same price as in the private placement
Summary
| NOK million |
Q2 2019 |
Q2 2018 |
YTD 2019 |
YTD 2018 |
| Revenues |
5,863 |
4,692 |
11,077 |
8,575 |
| EBIT |
369 |
256 |
601 |
441 |
| EBT |
363 |
256 |
590 |
450 |
| EBIT % |
6.3 % |
5.5 % |
5.4 % |
5.1 % |
EBT % |
6.2 % |
5.5 % |
5.3 % |
5.3 % |
- High revenue growth (25 %)
- Solid results
- Strong order backlog: NOK 23,085 million (19,866)
- AF Gruppen acquires Betonmast
Thank you for your attention!
Q3 2019: November 8th 2019