Quarterly Report • Feb 12, 2021
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Quarterly report | 12 February 2021
We achieved an excellent result in the quarter, mainly due to good project operations and solid efforts by the organisation over time. The projects deserve great credit for creating value during a period that has been particularly demanding due to strict infection control measures. At the same time, we recognise a significant potential for improvement in HSE.
The new group strategy stakes out a common path for the organisation. AF Gruppen will be a safe, ecofriendly, innovative and profitable contractor. Strong entrepreneurial spirit and drive will continue to characterise the business and create a foundation for delivering profitable growth over time.
AF has always been proud of its strength and ability to perform complex tasks. The group's entrepreneurial spirit has been characterised by the ability and willingness to think differently and to find better, more future-oriented ways to generate value.
| Key figures (NOK million) | 4Q 20 | 4Q 19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and other income | 7,485 | 6,465 | 27,025 | 22,612 |
| EBITDA | 802 | 589 | 2,053 | 1,882 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 633 | 391 | 1,480 | 1,335 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 614 | 388 | 1,447 | 1,317 |
| Result per share (NOK) | 4.11 | 2.24 | 9.29 | 8.51 |
| Diluted result per share (NOK) | 4.08 | 2.23 | 9.27 | 8.46 |
| EBITDA margin | 10.7% | 9.1% | 7.6 % | 8.3% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.5% | 6.0% | 5.5 % | 5.9% |
| Profit margin | 8.2% | 6.0% | 5.4 % | 5.8% |
| Return on capital employed (ROaCE) 1) | 34.8% | 38.2% | ||
| Cash flow from operating activities | $-86$ | 784 | 1,189 | 1,508 |
| Net interest-bearing receivables (debt) | 90 | $-163$ | 90 | $-163$ |
| Shareholders' equity | 3,494 | 2,999 | 3,494 | 2,999 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 12,862 | 12,854 | 12,862 | 12,854 |
| Equity ratio | 27.2% | 23.3% | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Order backlog | 30,617 | 28,200 | 30,617 | 28,200 |
| LTI-1 rate | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Absence due to illness | 4.7% | 4.4 % | 4.6 % | 3.8% |
1) Rolling average last four quarters
Betonmast became a part of AF Gruppen 31 October 2019 and is only included in the figures after this time point.
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BABRAQUE
OPERATING PROFIT (%)
| NOK million | 2020 | 2019. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | L302 | 1.117 | 4.157 | |
| .787 | ||||
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 373 | |||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 138 | 315 | 376. | |
| Operating profit margin | 11.1 $\%$ | $12.3\%$ | 8.0 % | 6.5 % |
| Profit margin | 99 % | 12 3 % | 76% | 5 % |
• AF Anlegg
• Målselv Maskin & Transport
AF is one of Norway's largest actors in the civil engineering market, and the customers include both public and private actors. Its project portfolio includes roads, railways, port facilities, airports, tunnels, foundation work, power and energy, as well as onshore facilities for oil and gas.
The activity level in Civil Engineering increased considerably compared to the same quarter last year, and the business area delivered very good results during the period. The Civil Engineering business area reported revenues of NOK 1,302 million (1,117 million) for the 4th quarter. This is equivalent to a growth of 17% compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings before tax were NOK 129 million (138 million). For the full year, revenues totalled NOK 4.157 million (5.787 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 315 million (376 million).
AF Anlegg currently has two ongoing major projects in production, the E39 Kristiansand west-Mandal east and the Bergtunnlar Lovö project in Stockholm. Several projects in the final phase contributed to very good results in the quarter. The operational performance of the unit's project portfolio is good in general. The Covid-19 outbreak with associated restrictions creates challenges and affects all projects. However, most projects have managed to maintain good performance in the quarter.
Målselv Maskin & Transport had a good level of activity and performance in the quarter. The unit continues to deliver strong results.
One new contract has been announced to the stock exchange in the 4th quarter. AF Anlegg has signed a contract with the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority for the construction of a culvert for crossing the Drammen railway with a new four-lane access road to the hospital and a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The contract is a general contract with an estimated value of NOK 120 million excl. VAT. The interaction phase of the E6 Roterud-Storhove project has begun, and there is a good relationship with the client. A contract for the project will be valued at NOK 3,750 million, excl. VAT. This project has not been included in the order backlog as at 31 December 2020.
The order backlog for Civil Engineering was NOK 6,709 million (5,424 million) as at 31 December 2020.
| NOK million | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 2.436 | 2.788 | 9.459 | 10.581 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 202 | 486 | 656. | |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 206 | $49^{\circ}$ | 667 | |
| Operating profit margin | $6.1\%$ | 7.3 % | $5.1\%$ | 6.2 % |
| Profit margin | 6.2% | 7.4 % | 5.2% | 6.3 % |
AF provides contracting services for residential, public and commercial buildings. Our services range from planning to building and renovation. AF cooperates closely with customers to find efficient and innovative solutions adapted to their needs. The Building business area comprises activities in Eastern Norway and the Bergen Region.
Revenues for the Building business area have declined compared with the same period last year, but overall profitability has been maintained at a good level even though performance in the portfolio of building units is variable. Building reported revenues of NOK 2,436 million (2,788 million) for the 4th quarter. This is equivalent to a reduction of 13% compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings before tax were NOK 151 million (206 million). For the full year revenues totalled NOK 9,459 million (10,581 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 491 million (667 million).
AF Bygg Oslo. Haga $\&$ Bera and Åsane Byggmesterforretning are some of the units that delivered very good results for the quarter. AF Håndverk delivered weak results for the quarter, while Eigon and Strøm Gundersen Vestfold continue to deliver weak results for the quarter and for the year as a whole. Covid-19 has created challenges in several projects, especially due to quarantine and entry regulations.
Six new contracts have been announced to the stock exchange in the 4th quarter. LAB Entreprenør has been nominated by Bergen municipality to rebuild the teacher training college at Landås. The contract is a turnkey contract with a value of NOK 415 million excl. VAT. AF Bygg Østfold has entered into an agreement with the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority which comprises structural and pile works for the central building west and the service square for the new Drammen hospital. The work is carried out as a general contract valued at NOK 347 million, excl. VAT. AF Bygg Oslo has signed a contract with OBOS for the construction of Storøykilen stage 1 at Fornebu. The agreement is a turnkey contract and has a value of NOK 337 million excl. VAT. The three other contracts have combined value $\overline{a}$ of NOK 703 million excl. VAT.
Building's order backlog was NOK 10,025 million (10,045 million) as at 31 December 2020.
REVENUE (NOK million)*
OPERATING MARGIN (%)*
| NOK million | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 2.116 | 1.226 | 7.862 | 226. |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 261 | 49 | ||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 86 | |||
| Operating profit margin | 4.2 % | 4.0 % | 3.3 % | $.0\%$ |
| Profit margin | 4 በ % | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.8 % |
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
* The figures reflect the period after 31 October 2019, when Betonmast became a part of AF Gruppen
Betonmast is one of Norway's largest building contractors and has operations in the largest markets in Norway and Sweden. The project portfolio comprises everything from major residential projects to commercial and public buildings. Betonmast is a major player in building for the public sector and possesses specialist expertise in project development and collaborative contracts.
Betonmast became part of AF Gruppen on 31 October 2019 and comparable figures for 2019 reflect this. Betonmast improved results for the quarter. As expected, for the year as a whole profitability is weaker than for other activities in AF Gruppen. Betonmast saw revenues $\mathsf{d}$ NOK 2,116 million (1,226 million) and reported a pre-tax profit of NOK 86 million (46 million) in the 4th quarter. For the full year revenues totalled NOK 7,862 million (1,226 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 252 million (NOK 46 million).
There was a great deal of variation in the earnings of the various units in Norway. Betonmast Romerike and Betonmast Oslo stand out with very strong results due to several projects in the final phase. Betonmast Buskerud-Vestfold and Betonmast Østfold can report stable good results. Betonmast Boligbygg, Betonmast Telemark, Betonmast Ringerike and Betonmast Innlandet delivered results below expectations for the quarter. Organisational
changes were made in Betonmast Ringerike during the quarter, and after the end of the quarter, organisational changes were also made in Betonmast Boligbygg.
Betonmast's operations in Sweden had a good level of activity and stable profitability for the quarter. After the end of the quarter, a decision was made that Betonmast Göteborg will buy the shares in AF Bygg Göteborg. The planned merger will create a larger and stronger player, with the opportunity to take on larger and more complex assignments. The transaction will be completed in mid-March 2021.
Betonmast has its own property portfolio with two property projects under production. For further information on the projects, see Note 7.
12 new contracts were announced to the stock exchange in the 4th quarter. Betonmast Boligbygg has signed a contract with Fredensborg Bolig AS for the construction of the residential housing project Lørenskog Hageby. The contract, which is a turnkey contract, has a value of NOK 900 million excl. VAT. Betonmast Buskerud-Vestfold has signed a contract with Vestaksen Eiendom for the construction of an office building in Drammen. The contract will be carried out as a turnkey contract and is valued at NOK 200 million excl. VAT. In addition, ten agreements with a total value of approximately NOK 1,725 million were announced to the stock exchange during the quarter.
As at 31 December 2020, Betonmast's order backlog was NOK 7,274 million (7,293 million).
EARNINGS BEFORE TAX (NOK million) UNITS SOLD (NUMBER)
TURNOVER UNITS IN PRODUCTION (NOK million)
| NOK million | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | ||
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | ||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | LO 0 | |
PROGRESS (%)
PROPERTY CONSISTS OF
• AF Eiendom
The Property business area develops residential units and commercial buildings in Norway. The activities take place in geographic areas where AF has its own production capacity. AF cooperates closely with other actors in the industry, and the development projects are primarily organised as partly-owned companies that are consolidated in accordance with the equity method of accounting.
Property reports $\mathsf{a}$ pre-tax result of NOK 93 million (16 million) in the 4th quarter, which mainly relates to the sale of the ATEA building.
Property enjoyed good sales at Lilleby Triangel and Fyrstikkbakken in the quarter. A total of 90 (60) apartments were sold in the quarter, of which AF's share was 37 (22). A total of 433 (363) apartments have been sold during the year, of which AF's share was 160 (130). The sales ratio for commenced projects was 81%.
In the 4th quarter, 43 units were handed over at Lillo Gård, 20 units at Lilleby Triangel and 2 units at Krydderhagen, for a total of 65 (8) residential units.
At the end of the quarter, Property had ownership interests in residential projects with a total of 145 (235) units for sale. AF's share was 58 (88). Of these, there was a total of 1 (32) unsold completed apartments, of which AF's share was 1 (11).
There are five residential property projects under production. There was a total 701 units in the projects, of which AF's share was 265:
For more information on projects for own account, see Note 7.
Property also has a significant development portfolio estimated at 2,133 (1,865) units. AF's share of this was 1,048 (916) residential units. The majority of the portfolio is located in Greater Oslo and Bergen.
The Property business area is a partner in the Hasle Linje Næring project in Oslo, and AF's stake is 49.5%. The K4 hotel and offices (GFA of 21,056 square metres) was under construction at the end of the quarter. In the quarter, the sale of the ATEA building, to Clarkson Platou Real Estate, was completed.
AF has commercial property under construction with a total gross floor area of 137,380 (52,183) square metres. $AF's$ share of this is $\mathsf{a}$ total gross area of 39,996 (25,764) square metres.
OPERATING MARGIN (%)
| NOK million | 10 19 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 79⊿ | 299 | 962 | |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | ||||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | ||||
| Operating profit margin | 7.5 % | 11 7 $\%$ | 5.6 % | ′ २ % |
| Profit margin | ነ % | 11 5 % | 5.5 % | በ % |
• AF Energi & Miljøteknikk
• AF Decom
AF provides smart and energy-efficient services for buildings and industry, and is a leading actor within traditional demolition services and the subsequent receiving, treating and recycling of materials. At AF's environmental centres, Rimol. Jølsen and Nes, contaminated materials are sorted, decontaminated and recycled. More than 80% of the materials are recycled.
Energy and Environment maintained the level of activity, and reported a good operating margin for the quarter. Revenues for the 4th quarter were NOK 294 million (299 million). This corresponds to a reduction of 2% compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings before tax were NOK 21 million (34 million). For the full year revenues totalled NOK 962 million (1,072 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 52 million (75 million).
AF Decom continues to good profitability for both demolition and recycling at AF's environmental centres. AF's demolition operations demolish and sort the different material for recycling. AF Decom has demolished and facilitated the recycling of approximately 19.380 tonnes of metal in 2020. The steel industry accounts for about 7% of the world's total CO2emissions. Reusing steel results in 70% lower CO2emissions than ore-based production. This corresponds to a reduction in emissions of 1 kg CO2 for each kilo of steel recycled. This means that AF Decom's demolition operations have helped to reduce alternative CO2 emissions by 19,380 tonnes.
AF's environmental parks receive contaminated pulp and are working to reuse as much of this as possible instead of it going to landfill. The level of activity in the environmental centres is high and profitability is good. AF's environmental centres have recovered a total of 528,758 (317,730) tonnes of materials for the year, and the recycling rate realised for contaminated materials was 86%, well above the target of 80%.
AF Energi & Miljøteknikk reported results below expectation for the 4th quarter. Profitability in its project portfolio has seen variable profitability.
One new contract was announced to the stock exchange in the 4th quarter. AF Decom has been nominated as contractor by South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority for the implementation of joint rigging and operation for a new clinic and proton building at the Norwegian Radium Hospital. The contract has an estimated value of NOK 117 million, excl. VAT.
The order backlog for Energy and Environment stood at NOK 703 million (371 million) as at 31 December 2020.
| NOK million | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | ⊟169 | .093 | 4.138 | 3.683 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 88 | 219 | 149 | |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 146 | |||
| Operating profit margin | $7.5 \%$ | 48% | 5.3 % | $.0\%$ |
| Profit margin | 74% | ጸ % | 5.1 % | 0 % |
• AF Bygg Göteborg
$\cdot$ HMB
AF's Swedish business area encompasses activities related to building, civil engineering, property and environmental activities in Sweden. Geographically, the business unit covers Gothenburg and Southern Sweden as well as Stockholm and Mälardalen.
Sweden had increased sales and delivered strong results for the quarter. Sweden reported revenues of NOK 1,169 million (1,093 million) for the 4th quarter. This corresponds to growth of 7% compared to the same quarter Earnings before last year. tax were NOK 87 million (53 million). For the full year revenues totalled NOK 4,138 million (3,683 million) and earnings before tax were NOK 212 million (146 million).
In the Swedish civil engineering market, Kanonaden can report 20% revenue growth compared with the same quarter last year and the unit continues to deliver very strong results. Pålplintar has a significantly lower level of activity due to the liquidation of the foundation business.
Total turnover for the Swedish building units AF Bygg Syd, AF Bygg Göteborg and HMB increased compared with the same quarter last year. AF Bygg Syd excelled with very good results due to several project completions. HMB also
delivered good profitability for the quarter. After the end of the quarter, a decision was made that Betonmast Göteborg will buy AF Bygg Göteborg, and the transaction is expected to be completed in mid-March 2021. For the demolition business, the level of activity fell for the year, but AF Härnösand Byggreturer nevertheless managed to maintain very strong results.
AF Projektutveckling, AF's property business in Sweden, has one school and two residential projects under production. For further information on the projects, see Note 7. The unit has a building site inventory (residential units under development) that is estimated at 363 (368) residential units. AF's share of this was 169 (233) residential units.
3 new contracts were announced to the stock exchange in the 4th quarter. HMB will build 132 apartments in Tallbohov, northwest of Stockholm, for Tornet Bostadsproduktion. The value of the contract is SEK 164 million excl. VAT. HMB will also build 75 apartments in Örebro on behalf of ÖBO, ÖrebroBostäder. The contract amounts to SEK 168 million excl. VAT. Kanonaden has been awarded a new logistics assignment in Eskilstuna, where the client is Tommy Allström Byggproduktion AB. The contract is valued at SEK 142 million excl. VAT.
The order backlog for Sweden stood at NOK 4,120 million (2,946 million) as at 31 December 2020.
OPERATING MARGIN (%)
| NOK million | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 162 | l 78 | 679 | |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | ||||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -94 | |||
| Operating profit margin | $9.1\%$ | $-43.5\%$ | $-3.7\%$ | $-12.2\%$ |
| Profit margin | 5.9% | $-46.1%$ | $-5.9\%$ | $-13.9%$ |
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
• AF Offshore Decom
• AF AeronMollier
AF has varied activities in the oil and gas industry. The services range from new build and modification of systems for climate control (HVAC) delivered to the offshore and marine market, to the removal and recycling of offshore installations. AF has a state-of-the art facility for environmental clean-up at Vats.
Turnover for Offshore was somewhat lower than for the same period last year, but the result has improved significantly. Revenues in the 4th quarter were NOK 162 million (178 million). Earnings before tax were NOK 10 million (-82 million). Revenues totalled NOK 672 million (679 million) and earnings before tax were NOK-40 million (-94 million) for the full year.
AF Offshore Decom had a higher level of activity and improved profitability compared with the corresponding quarter last year. Good operational performances at AF Miljøbase Vats contributed to the good result for the quarter. There is also ongoing preparatory work for the coming offshore campaigns and demolition at the environmental centre in 2021 and 2022.
AF Offshore Decom demolishes and facilitates the recycling of offshore installations. AF Offshore Decom sorts 94% of the structures for recycling, where metal is the main component. The steel industry accounts for about 7% of the world's total CO2 emissions. Reusing steel results in 70% lower CO2 emissions than ore-based production. This corresponds to a reduction in emissions of 1 kg $CO2$ for each kilo of steel recycled. AF Offshore Decom has demolished and facilitated the recycling of approximately 22,000 tonnes of steel in 2020, corresponding to a reduction of alternative CO2 emissions by 22,000 tonnes.
AF AeronMollier reported a fall in revenue in the 4th quarter, but the profit margin improved compared to the same period last year. There was also a high level of activity for deliveries to new builds in the Marine segment in the quarter. In 2020, AF AeronMollier has supplied systems and equipment for electrification of 33 ferries, which corresponds to around half of the Norwegian market. Electrification of ferries means that the ferries are mainly charged with electricity from the grid through ordinary grid production, thus resulting in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the use of fossil fuels.
The outbreak of Covid-19 and the fall in oil prices has resulted in very challenging market conditions for AF Gruppen's offshore business.
The order backlog for Offshore was NOK 1.365 million (1.351 million) as at 31 December 2020.
AF Gruppen shall have robust financing with respect to operational and market-related fluctuations. The Group's required return on invested capital is 20%, and its financial position shall underpin the growth strategy and provide an adequate dividend capacity.
In the 4th quarter, net operating cash flow was NOK -86 million (784 million) and net cash flow from investments was NOK 234 million (-128 million). Cash flow before capital transactions and financing was NOK 148 million (657 million) for the 4th quarter. For the full flow from operating year cash activities was NOK 1,189 million (1,508 million), and cash flow from net investments NOK 112 million (-838 million). Cash flow before financing activities was NOK 1.301 million (670 million) for the full year.
At the end of the 4th quarter, AF Gruppen had cash and cash equivalents of NOK 708 million (563 million). Net interestbearing receivables as at 31 December 2020 were NOK 90 million (-163 million).
AF Gruppen's total financing facilities as at 4th quarter are NOK 3,000 million. The agreements include a multi-currency overdraft facility (revolving 1-year term) for NOK 2,000 million with DNB and a revolving credit facility worth NOK 1,000 million with Handelsbanken, available until 2024. Available liquidity at 31 December 2020. including overdraft facilities with Handelsbanken and DNB, is NOK 3,708 million.
Total assets were NOK 12,862 million (12,854 million) as at $31$ December 2020. The Group's equity totalled NOK 3,494 million (2,999 million) as at 31 December 2020. This corresponds to an equity ratio of 27.2% (23.3%).
AF Gruppen's shares are listed on the Oslo Børs OB Match List and trade under the ticker AFG. The share is included in the Oslo Børs All Share Index (OSEAX), Benchmark Index (OSEBX) and Mutual Fund Index (OSEFX), as well as Oslo Børs Mid Cap Index (OSEMX).
| Name | No. Shares | % share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBOS BBL | 17,183,709 | 16.2 | |
| ØMF Holding AS | 16,527,342 | 15.6 | |
| Constructio AS | 14,595,347 | 13.8 | |
| Folketrygdfondet | 9,879,650 | 9.3 | |
| LJM AS | 2,515,217 | 2.4 | |
| ARTEL AS | 2,508,267 | 2.4 | |
| VITO Kongsvinger AS | 1,911,676 | 1.8 | |
| Arne Skogheim AS | 1,753,870 | 1.7 | |
| Staavi, Bjørn | 1,627,000 | 1.5 | |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB | 1,329,107 | 1.3 | |
| Ten largest shareholders | 69,831,185 | 65.9 | |
| Total other shareholders | 36,032,312 | 34.0 | |
| Own shares | 135,000 | 0.1 | |
| Total number of shares | 105,998,497 | 100 |
Following the Board of Directors' assessment of AF Gruppen's financial situation and the organisation's ability to address the uncertainty surrounding the impact of Covid-19, a dividend of NOK 3.50 (3.50) per share was proposed during the quarter. The dividend was paid to shareholders in November. For 2021, a dividend of NOK 6.50 (6.00) per share has been proposed for the first half of the vear.
As at 31 December 2020, the AF share had a closing price of NOK 175.60. This corresponds to a return of 5.2%, adjusted for dividends of NOK 9.50 per share for 2020. The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index showed a return of 4.6% for the same period.
In connection with AF Gruppen's share programme for employees, the Board of Directors proposed in October to sell 284,774 of the company's own shares and to carry out the issue of 715,226 shares. A total of 950 employees subscribed for 1,000,000 shares through the programme, where the shares were subscribed for at a price of NOK 137.8 per share. This corresponds to a 20% cent discount compared to the average stock exchange rate during the subscription period.
After completion of the new issue, the number of shares is 105,998,497, which corresponds to share capital of NOK 5.299.924.85.
AF Gruppen is complying with the recommendations made by the authorities. A number of measures have been initiated at group, business unit and project level. AF's top priority is to protect employees and take its share of the corporate social responsibility.
In connection with the corona situation there is continuous reporting on, among other things, operating status in ongoing projects, sickness absence and layoffs. A
"Corona Council" monitors the development of the situation, both in terms of the spread of the infection, and to follow the authorities' recommendations and measures.
AF Gruppen has had individual cases of the disease on several of the company's projects. Individual cases and quarantine have resulted in several projects being affected or shut down. Nevertheless, we see that most of the projects in AF Gruppen have managed to maintain full production. The Board of Directors would like to commend the employees, elected representatives and managers for their flexibility and excellent cooperation in finding good solutions.
HSE has high priority in AF Gruppen and is an integral part of the management at all levels. AF has a structured and uniform HSE system that encompasses all projects. The working environment should be safe for everyone, including those who are employed by our subcontractors. The figures from the subcontractors are therefore included in the injury statistics.
The LTI (lost-time injury) rate is an important measurement parameter for safety work at AF. The LTI-1 rate is defined as the number of injuries resulting in absence and serious personal injuries without absence per million man-hours. A total of 13 (8) injuries resulting in absence were registered in the 4th quarter. This gives an LTI-1 rate of 2.4 (1.5) for the 4th quarter. For the full year the LTI-1 rate is 1.8 (1.2). The increase in the H1 value in 2020 is mainly driven by incidents in Betonmast and Sweden business areas.
Systematic and long-term work is being carried out to reduce the LTI-1 rate. Significant resources are being invested to further improve our HSE efforts in order to be able to achieve our goal of an LTI-1 rate of zero. Key to this work is AF's fundamental understanding and acceptance that all injuries have a cause and can therefore be avoided. Identifying risk and risk analysis are key parts of our preventive activities. Based on the current risk situation,
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physical and organisational barriers are established to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Learning from own mistakes is of critical importance. AF has systematised this through reporting and following up undesired incidents, as well as investigating the most serious incidents. The number of reports has increased steadily during the last 14 years, and we see a clear correlation between the increased reporting of undesired incidents and the decrease in injuries.
The registration of sickness absence forms the basis for the measurement of health work at AF. For the 4th quarter, sickness absence was 4.7% (4.4%), and 4.6% (3.8%) for the full year. Our target is a healthy sickness absence level, without absence due to occupational illnesses or injuries. Systematic efforts are being made, which consist of ongoing risk analysis of exposure that is harmful to health, the establishment of physical and organisational barriers, and close follow-up of employees on sick leave.
AF strives to avoid environmental damage and minimise undesirable effects on the environment. Environmental work is an integral part of HSE work, and the main tools used are therefore the same that are used otherwise in connection with HSE work.
Follow-up of the source separation rate parameter acts as an extra driving force for AF's environmental work. This parameter places the focus on an important environmental factor that AF has the opportunity to influence. The source separation rate indicates how much of the waste from AF's operations is separated for the purpose of facilitating recycling. For the 4th quarter, the recycling result for building was 90% (87%), the result for renovation was 89% (85%) and the result for demolition was 96% (96%). For the full year the recycling result for building was 91% (87%), the result for renovation was 89% (93%) and the result for demolition was 96% (95%). These results are considered very good, and they are well above the government requirement of a minimum of 60%. A total of 180,937 (82,196) tonnes of waste has been sorted in the 4th quarter, and a total of 402,535 (360,368) tonnes has been sorted in 2020. The environmental centres have recycled a total of 528,758 (317,730) tonnes of materials for the full year. The Board of Directors has set new climate and environmental goals for AF Gruppen for the 2021-2024 strategy period. See AF Gruppen's website for details.
With growth ambitions and an increasing order backlog, there is a strong need for resources. Therefore, the continuous effort to build a uniform corporate culture is more important than ever. Motivated employees and a solid organisation are an important foundation for creating value.
AF is experiencing a major influx of competent resources who desire to work for the company. At AF we are building the organisation with a robust composition of technical expertise and management capacity at all levels. The resources are organised close to production, with project teams where the managers have a major influential force.
In 2020, AF Gruppen climbed to 11th place in Universum's survey of how working people want to work. This is up from 15th place in 2019 and 24th place in 2018. Every year, Universum ranks Norway's most attractive employers, and in this year's survey, 12,200 working people have taken part in expressing their opinion on where they want to work. With an 11th place, AF also comes out as the most attractive employer among the construction companies.
AF aims to be a company to which talented individuals apply, whether they are women or men. In order to attract even more skilled people, AF is also setting new and ambitious targets for the share of women in the company. AF has adopted a "40/20 goal" that entails that at least 40% of all officials in AF shall be women, and that the total share of women shall increase to at least 20%. This is an ambitious goal. It entails that AF will move from being one of the worst in the class to an industry leader. In the 4th quarter the share of women is 9.8 % (10.0 %) in total and 18.9 % (19.6 %) amongst officials.
SOURCE SEPARATION RATE
AF Gruppen's campaign against unconscious discrimination won the company silver in the category "Diversity Award of the Year" in the Magnet Awards 2020 - Norwegian championship in employer branding. The award honours companies that have worked to ensure increased diversity in their business, whether in terms of gender, ethnicity, age, orientation or other aspects of diversity.
Within our business areas, AF is also maintaining a sharp focus on innovation and digitalisation. We are working in a structured manner on how new technology can contribute to increased productivity and minimise risk in our projects, contribute to a safer daily life for our employees, and not to mention create greater value for our customers. In addition, we are continuously seeking new business models on the border of or outside of our current core areas. As a stage in the effort, we have established a corporate function for innovation and digitalisation, in addition to a joint venture fund with OBOS for venture investments in the building and civil engineering industry (Construct Venture).
AF invests a lot of time and resources in the development of employees through training in various positions in production and through development of the AF Academy. More than 80 per cent of the current managers have been recruited internally. Our employees are good ambassadors for the recruitment of new colleagues.
At the end of the 4th quarter AF Gruppen had a total of 5,510 (5,536) employees. Of these employees 4,475 (4,684) were employed in Norway, 1,003 (805) in Sweden, 20 (37) in Lithuania and 12 (10) in Germany.
AF Gruppen is exposed to risk of both an operational and financial nature. Risk reflects uncertainty or variable results. Operational risk encompasses commercial risk, operational risk and reputation risk. Commercial risk arises as a result of external circumstances. These circumstances may, for example, be related to how competitors act, regulatory changes or other political risk. The importance of commercial risk has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the authorities' measures in this connection. AF Gruppen's Board of Directors and management are continuously assessing the situation and implementing any measures that are necessary to ensure adequate liquidity and responsible operations. AF Gruppen wants to assume operational risk that the business units can influence and control. AF has developed risk management processes that are well adapted to our operations. Standardised, actionoriented risk management processes ensure comprehensive and coherent risk management in all parts of the organisation. AF seeks to limit exposure to risk that cannot be influenced. A risk review is conducted for all projects before a tender is even submitted. Analysis of risk during the tendering phase enables the correct pricing and management of risk in the project. The same project organisations conduct detailed risk reviews every quarter. The Corporate Management Team participates in risk reviews of all projects with a contract value in excess of NOK 100 million. In addition, 25 quarterly reviews in the business units were completed during the 4th quarter, where the Corporate Management Team also participated. For the year as at total, 102 quarterly reviews have been performed.
Financial risk encompasses market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Market risk includes commodity price risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. AF is exposed to foreign exchange risk, including indirectly via suppliers who purchase from abroad, as well as the purchase and leasing of machinery manufactured abroad. As a significant demolition and recycling business, AF Gruppen is also exposed to changes in the steel prices. AF aims to have low exposure to risks that cannot be influenced, and it uses hedging instruments to mitigate the risk associated with foreign exchange rates and steel prices. AF has credit risk in relation to customers, suppliers and partners. The use of credit rating tools, in addition to parent company guarantees and bank guarantees, contributes to reducing risk. The liquidity risk is considered low. AF Gruppen's liquidity, available including credit facilities of NOK 3,000 million, stood at NOK 3,708 million as at 31 December 2020.
The Covid-19-pandemic and the fall in oil prices at the beginning of the year has already had a major impact on the Norwegian and international economies. The construction industry is also affected by the pandemic and the implemented restrictions. Although the Covid-19pandemic has affected the level of activity in building and construction to a lesser extent than many other industries, there is still a high level of uncertainty about how the markets we are part of will be affected in the time to come. The new restrictions implemented in 2021, which includes closed borders, will affect the market situation going forward. AF Gruppen is proactively working with the government to minimize the effect of the restrictions on the projects and operations.
Prognosesenteret reports that the level of activity in civil engineering seems to have only been affected by Covid-19 and the infection control measures to a small extent. Their forecasts assume that the direct impact on the level of activity in the construction market will remain low. For the period from 2020 to 2022, total growth of close to 30% is expected in civil engineering investments. Growth is
primarily expected to come from road projects, but also railway and tramline systems. In 2022, Prognosesenteret expects 50 per cent of construction investments to come from road building, while 15 per cent will come from railway and tramline systems. Traditionally, the civil engineering market in Norway is good and not very sensitive to cyclical fluctuations, since public sector demand is the strongest driver for investments in civil engineering in Norway. In the 2021 State Budget, the Government appropriated NOK 80 billion to transport, which is an increase of 7.9% from the final budget for 2020. NOK 73.1 billion of this will be used to follow up the National Transport Plan 2018-2029, NOK 39 billion of which is earmarked for roads. This provides a good foundation for further growth of AF's civil engineering activities, even with the uncertainty about the consequences of Covid-19 in the short term.
Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has a negative impact on the Norwegian economy, the Norwegian residential property market has shown a rise on house prices in the 4th quarter. In May, Norges Bank lowered the key rate to a record-low 0%. As far as Norges Bank assesses the outlook and the risk situation, the key rate will most likely remain at the current level for some time to come. Figures from Property Norway for the 4th quarter of 2020 show growth in housing prices. At the end of the 4th quarter, residential property prices were 8.7% higher nationally than one year ago. For Oslo and Bergen, the twelve-month growth rate was 12.0% and 8.5%, respectively. Property Norway reports that house prices were unchanged for December. Adjusted for seasonal variations, house prices rose by 0.8%. Property Norway points out that it is now important that higher house prices are followed by increased residential construction in areas where there is a supply-side deficit. This can contribute positively to AF's property activities going forward.
The building market in Norway reported a record-high level in 2019 with a total production value of NOK 349 billion. Final figures for 2020 are not yet available, but the turnaround in the Norwegian economy means that Prognosesenteret expected a decline of around 2% in the building market in 2020, to NOK 343 billion. A further fall in production value of 5% is expected in 2021, before a 5% increase is expected in 2022. It is estimated that the largest fall in 2020 was for new residential buildings. Start permits for 31,643 new residential units were registered in 2019. This was on par with the previous year. Prognosesenteret estimates that the number of registered start permits will decline by around 20% in 2020 to 25,000 residential units. The strongest decline was expected for new apartments. For 2021 and 2022, start permits are expected to be given for 25,000 residential units and 26,000 residential units respectively. For Oslo, it is estimated that housing starts in 2020 amounted to 2,150 residential units, around 15 per cent lower than in 2019. For 2021 and 2022, a significant increase in the number of housing starts is expected in Oslo. The renovation, remodelling and extension market is expected to increase by almost 5 per cent during the period from 2020 to 2022. Even though a high level of activity is expected for AF's building operations in Norway in the future, the consequences of Covid-19 will contribute to a greater degree of uncertainty for the building market in the short term.
The Energy and Environment business area encompasses AF's energy services related to land-based activities and services related to demolition and recycling onshore in Norway. AF Gruppen's level of demolition activity is closely connected to the general level of activity in the building and civil engineering markets. Lower housing starts result in a somewhat weaker market for demolition and recycling services. The consequences of Covid-19 could thus also contribute to a greater degree of uncertainty for the demand for such services. The authorities in Norway have defined ambitious energy goals related to a reduction in the consumption of energy towards the year 2030. Enova has found that there is a major maintenance backlog for public buildings and major conservation opportunities in connection with the rehabilitation of buildings. AF supplies heating and cooling to commercial buildings. The demand is closely related to the number of new commercial building starts. Prognosesenteret expects a decline of 10 per cent in the total floor area of commercial building starts in 2020. For 2021 and 2022, the forecast shows growth of 3 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively. For the publicly-funded submarkets, the negative consequences of Covid-19 will likely be significantly less than for private commercial buildings. In the forecast, the total floor area for public building starts is expected to set a new record, with growth particularly strong in health and social housing construction. A good market overall is expected for AF's Energy and Environment activities, even though the near future is marked by uncertainty.
Offshore services for the removal of decommissioned oil platforms solve a significant societal challenge. In addition, recycling of steel from these platforms will make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from steel production. This could make a positive contribution to the demand for this type of service. Oil prices have fluctuated significantly in 2020 due to disagreements on limiting the production of oil in combination with a sharp reduction in demand due to Covid-19. The situation for the offshore market has been challenging. The market for removal of offshore installations is marked by strong competition. However, latest estimates
from the British industry organisation Oil & Gas UK show expectations of a high volume for the demolition and removal of decommissioned oil installations going forward. It is expected that more than 900,000 tonnes of top deck must be removed in the North Sea during the next ten-year period from 2020 to 2029. This applies to the British, Norwegian, Danish and Dutch sectors. The corresponding figure for the ten-year period 2019 to 2028 was 1.2 million tonnes, the reduction in the number of tonnes in the new forecast period is due to the number of units removed in 2019 and the fact that projects are postponed beyond the forecast period. For AF's offshore climate control business (HVAC), as well as maintenance and modifications, the market conditions are challenging. Uncertainty in the oil industry has affected, and will affect, AF's business activities going forward.
The spread of Covid-19 has strongly affected the Swedish economy, and there is still uncertainty as to how hard the building and civil engineering markets in Sweden will be affected. Nevertheless, the decline in Swedish GDP for 2020 does not seem to be as sharp as feared in May. In a report from October, the Swedish Construction Federation now expects Swedish GDP to fall by 3.5% in 2020 before GDP growth of 3.7% is expected in 2021. The Swedish Construction Federation is confident that the zero interest rate will be maintained throughout the forecast period, through 2021. The Swedish central bank Riksbanken decided in December 2020 to maintain a zero interest rate. It has been a quarter marked by house price growth in Sweden. Svensk Mäklarstatistik reported a 2% growth in
residential property prices for apartment and 2% growth for detached house prices for the 4th quarter in Sweden. At the end of the 4th quarter, residential price growth was 7% for apartments and 13% for detached houses compared with the same period last year. Overall, the Swedish Construction Federation expects a 1% decline in building and civil engineering investments in Sweden in 2020 and an unchanged investment volume in 2021. This follows several years of high growth. For 2021, a 4 per cent fall in residential building production is expected, while growth in building renovation is expected to be 2 per cent. Civil engineering investments are expected to grow by 5 per cent in 2021, with increased public investment in infrastructure making a positive contribution. This indicates that we will also have good opportunities for AF's operations in Sweden in the future, even though competition is tough. The consequences of Covid-19 will nevertheless continue to contribute to a greater degree of uncertainty in Sweden in the near future.
Board of Directors of AF Gruppen ASA
For more detailed information, please contact: Amund Tøftum, CEO [email protected] | +47 920 26 712 Sverre Hærem, CFO [email protected] | +47 952 45 167 Internet: www.afgruppen.no
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q 19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and income | 7,485 | 6,465 | 27,025 | 22,612 |
| Subcontractors | $-4,211$ | $-3,436$ | $-14,731$ | $-11,415$ |
| Cost of materials | $-644$ | $-667$ | $-3,712$ | $-3,668$ |
| Payroll costs | $-1,445$ | $-1,232$ | $-4,953$ | $-4,205$ |
| Operating expenses ex. depreciation and impairment | $-533$ | $-590$ | $-1,881$ | $-1,682$ |
| Net gains (losses) and profit (loss) from associates | 150 | 48 | 305 | 240 |
| EBITDA | 802 | 589 | 2,053 | 1,882 |
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets | $-56$ | $-64$ | $-193$ | $-193$ |
| Depreciation and impairment of right of use assets | $-110$ | $-81$ | $-377$ | $-300$ |
| Depreciation and impairment of intangible assets | $-2$ | $-53$ | $-3$ | $-54$ |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 633 | 391 | 1,480 | 1,335 |
| Net financial items | $-18$ | $-3$ | $-33$ | $-18$ |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 614 | 388 | 1,447 | 1,317 |
| Income tax expense | $-119$ | $-101$ | $-289$ | $-290$ |
| Net income for the period | 496 | 287 | 1,158 | 1,027 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Shareholders in the Parent Company | 431 | 228 | 971 | 854 |
| Non-controlling interests | 64 | 59 | 187 | 173 |
| Net income for the period | 496 | 287 | 1,158 | 1,027 |
| Earnings per share (NOK kroner) | 4.11 | 2.24 | 9.29 | 8.51 |
| Diluted earnings per share (NOK kroner) | 4.08 | 2.23 | 9.27 | 8.46 |
| Key figures | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
| EBITDA margin | 10.7% | 9.1% | 7.6 % | 8.3% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Profit margin | 8.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Return on capital employed (ROaCE) 1) | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{a}$ | 34.8% | 38.2% |
| Return on equity | 36.6% | 43.7% | ||
| Equity ratio | 27.2% | 23.3% | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Net interest-bearing receivables (debt) 2) | 90 | $-163$ | 90 | $-163$ |
| Capital employed 3) | 4,621 | 4,183 | 4,621 | 4,183 |
| Order backlog | 30.617 | 28.200 | 30.617 | 28.200 |
1) Return on capital employed (ROaCE) = Earnings before tax + interest expense / average capital employed
2) Net interest-bearing receivables (debt) = Cash and cash equivalents + interest-bearing receivables - interes
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q 19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 496 | 287 | 1,158 | 1,027 |
| Net actuarial gains and losses | $-2$ | $-2$ | ||
| Currency translation differences non-controlling interests | $-1$ | 11 | 14 | $-3$ |
| Items that will not be reclassified to income statement in subsequent periods |
$-1$ | 9 | 14 | $-4$ |
| Net cash flow hedges | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 8 | $-20$ | $\overline{4}$ |
| Currency translation differences | $-3$ | 10 | 66 | $-24$ |
| Items that may be reclassified to income statement in subsequent periods |
$-3$ | 18 | 45 | $-20$ |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | $-4$ | 27 | 59 | $-24$ |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 492 | 314 | 1,218 | 1,003 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| - Shareholders of the parent | 428 | 244 | 1,016 | 832 |
| - Non-controlling interests | 64 | 70 | 202 | 170 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 492 | 314 | 1,218 | 1,003 |
| Actuarial | Attributable | Non- | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid-in Translation | pension Cash flow | Retained | to share- controlling | Total | ||||
| NOK million | capital differences gain/ (loss) | hedge | earnings | holders | interests | equity | ||
| As at 31 December 2018 | 256 | 20 | $-16$ | $-33$ | 1,519 | 1,746 | 378 | 2,124 |
| Effect of IFRS 16 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\blacksquare$ | $-19$ | $-19$ | $-19$ | |||
| As at 1 January 2019 | 256 | 20 | $-16$ | $-33$ | 1,500 | 1,727 | 378 | 2,104 |
| Comprehensive income | $-24$ | $-2$ | 4 | 853 | 832 | 170 | 1,003 | |
| Capital increase | 651 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 651 | 651 | ||
| Purchase of treasury shares | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $-6$ | $-6$ | $-6$ | ||
| Sale of treasury shares | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | ÷, | 35 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Dividend paid | $\overline{a}$ | $\blacksquare$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $-859$ | $-859$ | $-148$ | $-1,007$ | |
| Share-based remuneration | 32 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 32 | 1 | 33 |
| Addition from acquisition of subsidiaries | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 472 | 472 | ||
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | $-222$ | $-222$ | $-63$ | $-285$ | ||
| As at 31 December 2019 | 939 | $-4$ | $-18$ | $-29$ | 1,302 | 2,189 | 809 | 2,999 |
| As at 31 December 2019 | 939 | -4 | $-18$ | $-29$ | 1,302 | 2,189 | 809 | 2,999 |
| Comprehensive income | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 66 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $-20$ | 971 | 1,016 | 202 | 1,218 |
| Capital increase | 410 | 410 | 55 | 465 | ||||
| Purchase of treasury shares | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $-73$ | $-73$ | $-73$ | |
| Sale of treasury shares | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 62 | 62 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 62 |
| Dividend paid | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | $\sim$ | $\overline{a}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $-1,001$ | $-1,001$ | $-162$ | $-1,163$ |
| Share-based remuneration | 41 | ٠ | 41 | 5 | 46 | |||
| Put options for non-controlling interests | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\blacksquare$ | ٠ | 34 | 34 | -9 | 25 | |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | $\blacksquare$ | $-86$ | $-86$ | $-85$ | ||||
| As at 31 December 2020 | 980 | 62 | $-18$ | -49 | 1,618 | 2,593 | 901 | 3,494 |
| NOK million | 31/12/20 | 31/12/19 |
|---|---|---|
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,493 | 1,490 |
| Right of use assets | 887 | 991 |
| Intangible assets | 4,367 | 4,306 |
| Investment in associates and joint ventures | 547 | 547 |
| Deferred tax asset | 16 | 13 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 443 | 358 |
| Pension plan and other financial assets | 8 | 12 |
| Total non-current assets | 7,760 | 7,718 |
| Inventories | 225 | 190 |
| Projects for own account | 135 | 157 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 3,968 | 4,127 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 66 | 100 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 708 | 563 |
| Total current assets | 5,101 | 5,136 |
| Total assets | 12,862 | 12,854 |
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent | 2,593 | 2,189 |
| Non-controlling interests | 901 | 809 |
| Total equity | 3,494 | 2,999 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 155 | 166 |
| Interest-bearing debt - lease liability | 633 | 704 |
| Retirement benefit obligations | 3 | 3 |
| Provisions | 92 | 63 |
| Deferred tax | 516 | 440 |
| Derivatives | 26 | 47 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,426 | 1,423 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 8 | $\overline{4}$ |
| Interest-bearing debt - lease liability | 330 | 310 |
| Trade payables and other short-term debt | 6,691 | 7,048 |
| Derivatives | 46 | 14 |
| Provisions | 629 | 684 |
| Tax payable | 236 | 372 |
| Total current liabilities | 7,942 | 8,432 |
| Total liabilities | 9,368 | 9,855 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 12,862 | 12,854 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 633 | 391 | 1,480 | 1,335 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 169 | 198 | 573 | 547 |
| Change in net working capital | $-472$ | 331 | $-233$ | 12 |
| Income taxes paid | $-301$ | $-91$ | $-376$ | $-177$ |
| Other adjustments | $-114$ | $-45$ | $-255$ | $-209$ |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -86 | 784 | 1,189 | 1,508 |
| Net investments | 234 | $-128$ | 112 | $-838$ |
| Cash flow before financing activities | 148 | 657 | 1,301 | 670 |
| Share issue | 99 | 484 | 410 | 555 |
| Dividends paid to shareholders in the Parent Company | $-371$ | $-361$ | $-1,001$ | $-859$ |
| Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | $-12$ | $-161$ | $-148$ | |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | $-31$ | 4 | $-46$ | $-113$ |
| Sale (purchase) of treasury shares | 26 | $-4$ | $-10$ | 29 |
| Borrowings (repayment) of debt | $-25$ | $-365$ | $-299$ | $-166$ |
| Interest and other financial expenses paid | $-22$ | $-24$ | $-58$ | $-55$ |
| Cash flow from financing activities | $-325$ | $-277$ | $-1,166$ | $-758$ |
| Net decrease (increase) in cash and cash equivalents | $-176$ | 380 | 135 | $-88$ |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 893 | 186 | 563 | 656 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents without cash effect | $-9$ | $-3$ | 10 | $-5$ |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 708 | 563 | 708 | 563 |
AF Gruppen's division into operating segments is consistent with the division of the business areas: Civil Engineering, Building, Betonmast, Property, Energy and Environment, Sweden and Offshore.
Segment information is presented in accordance with the AF Gruppen's accounting policies in accordance with IFRS with the exception of the principles for revenue recognition for residential property development in accordance with IFRS 15. This policy exception applies to the Building and Property segments and Sweden. Revenue from projects for own account in these segments is not recognised upon handover as regulated in IFRS 15, but in accordance with the degree of completion method. This means that the recognition of revenue in these projects is the product of the degree of completion, sales ratio and expected contribution margin.
Segment information is presented in accordance with reporting to the Corporate Management Team and is consistent with the financial information utilised by the Company's senior decision-makers when evaluating developments and allocating resources. The effect of the deviant application of principles on the consolidated accounts is illustrated in a separate table in the segment information. Additional information on projects for own account is provided in Note 7.
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 1,279 | 1,075 | 4,077 | 5,689 |
| Internal revenue and income | 23 | 41 | 80 | 98 |
| Total revenue and income | 1,302 | 1,117 | 4,157 | 5,787 |
| EBITDA | 194 | 186 | 523 | 557 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 145 | 137 | 331 | 373 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 129 | 138 | 315 | 376 |
| EBITDA-margin | 14.9% | 16.7% | 12.6 % | $9.6\%$ |
| Operating margin | 11.1% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| Profit margin | 9.9% | 12.3 % | 7.6 % | 6.5% |
| Assets | 1,778 | 1,976 | 1,778 | 1,976 |
| Order backlog | 6,709 | 5,424 | 6,709 | 5,424 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 2,373 | 2,769 | 9,248 | 10,514 |
| Internal revenue and income | 63 | 20 | 211 | 67 |
| Total revenue and income | 2,436 | 2,788 | 9,459 | 10,581 |
| EBITDA | 186 | 233 | 603 | 758 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 149 | 202 | 486 | 656 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 151 | 206 | 491 | 667 |
| EBITDA-margin | 7.6 % | 8.4% | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| Operating margin | 6.1% | 7.3 % | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Profit margin | 6.2% | 7.4 % | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Assets | 4,755 | 5,151 | 4,755 | 5,151 |
| Order backlog | 10,025 | 10,045 | 10,025 | 10,045 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q 19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 2,116 | 1,226 | 7,862 | 1,226 |
| Internal revenue and income | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | ||
| Total revenue and income | 2,116 | 1,226 | 7,862 | 1,226 |
| EBITDA | 97 | 59 | 289 | 59 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 88 | 49 | 261 | 49 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 86 | 46 | 252 | 46 |
| EBITDA-margin | 4.6 % | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Operating margin | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 4.0% |
| Profit margin | 4.0% | 3.8% | $3.2\%$ | $3.8\%$ |
| Assets | 3,528 | 3,266 | 3,528 | 3,266 |
| Order backlog | 7,274 | 7.293 | 7.274 | 7,293 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 15 | 7 | 33 | 18 |
| Internal revenue and income | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | ||
| Total revenue and income | 15 | 7 | 33 | 18 |
| EBITDA | 96 | 20 | 136 | 108 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 95 | 20 | 135 | 107 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 93 | 16 | 132 | 100 |
| EBITDA-margin | ||||
| Operating margin | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | ||
| Profit margin | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | ||
| Assets | 894 | 840 | 894 | 840 |
| Order backlog | $\blacksquare$ |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 252 | 258 | 796 | 939 |
| Internal revenue and income | 42 | 41 | 166 | 133 |
| Total revenue and income | 294 | 299 | 962 | 1,072 |
| EBITDA | 36 | 49 | 108 | 127 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 22 | 35 | 54 | 78 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 21 | 34 | 52 | 75 |
| EBITDA-margin | 12.3 % | 16.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% |
| Operating margin | 7.5% | 11.7% | 5.6 % | 7.3 % |
| Profit margin | 7.0% | 11.5 % | 5.5 % | 7.0% |
| Assets | 650 | 674 | 650 | 674 |
| Order backlog | 703 | 371 | 703 | 371 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 1,164 | 1,092 | 4,121 | 3,681 |
| Internal revenue and income | 5 | 16 | $\overline{2}$ | |
| Total revenue and income | 1,169 | 1,093 | 4,138 | 3,683 |
| EBITDA | 124 | 74 | 303 | 209 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 88 | 52 | 219 | 149 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 87 | 53 | 212 | 146 |
| EBITDA-margin | 10.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| Operating margin | 7.5 % | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Profit margin | 7.4 % | 4.8% | 5.1% | 4.0% |
| Assets | 1,765 | 1,617 | 1,766 | 1,617 |
| Order backlog | 4,120 | 2,946 | 4,120 | 2,946 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 162 | 178 | 671 | 677 |
| Internal revenue and income | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | $\overline{2}$ | ||
| Total revenue and income | 162 | 178 | 672 | 679 |
| EBITDA | 23 | $-20$ | 7 | $-4$ |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 15 | $-78$ | $-25$ | $-83$ |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 10 | $-82$ | -40 | $-94$ |
| EBITDA-margin | 14.3 % | $-11.1%$ | 1.1% | $-0.7%$ |
| Operating margin | 9.1% | $-43.5%$ | $-3.7%$ | $-12.2%$ |
| Profit margin | 5.9% | $-46.1%$ | $-5.9%$ | $-13.9%$ |
| Assets | 1,055 | 1,378 | 1,055 | 1,378 |
| Order backlog | 1,365 | 1,351 | 1,365 | 1,351 |
| NOK million | 4020 | 40 19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 62 | 50 | ||
| Internal revenue and income | 14 | 9 | 44 | 35 |
| Total revenue and income | 19 | 21 | 106 | 85 |
| EBITDA | 34 | 59 | 39 | |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 20 | $-10$ | -3 | $-25$ |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 28 | -5 | 10 | $-29$ |
| Assets | 849. ا | 2.381 | 1.849 | 2,381 |
| Order backlog |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 40 19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 129 | $-51$ | 49 | $-206$ |
| Internal revenue and income | $-147$ | $-113$ | $-519$ | $-338$ |
| Total revenue and income | $-19$ | $-164$ | $-470$ | $-544$ |
| EBITDA | 18 | $-9$ | $-16$ | |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 18 | $-9$ | $-16$ | |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 18 | -9 | $-16$ | |
| Assets | $-3.337$ | -4,343 | $-3.337$ | -4,343 |
| Order backlog | 173 | 406 | 173 | 406 |
| NOK million | 4020 | 4019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | -9 | -99 | 106 | 25 |
| Internal revenue and income | ||||
| Total revenue and income | -9 | -99 | 106 | 25 |
| EBITDA | -7 | $-R$ | 21 | 46 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | $-7$ | -8 | 21 | 46 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | $-7$ | -8 | 21 | 46 |
| Assets | -75 | -85 | $-75$ | -85 |
| Order backlog | 247 | 363 | 247 | 363 |
| NOK million | 4Q 20 | 4Q19 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenue and income | 7,485 | 6,465 | 27,025 | 22,612 |
| Internal revenue and income | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | |
| Total revenue and income | 7,485 | 6,465 | 27,025 | 22,612 |
| EBITDA | 802 | 589 | 2,053 | 1,882 |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 633 | 391 | 1,480 | 1,335 |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 614 | 388 | 1,447 | 1,317 |
| EBITDA-margin | 10.7% | 9.1% | 7.6 % | 8.3% |
| Operating margin | 8.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Profit margin | 8.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Assets | 12,862 | 12,854 | 12,862 | 12,854 |
| Order backlog | 30,617 | 28,200 | 30,617 | 28,200 |
AF Gruppen is one of Norway's leading contracting and industrial groups. AF Gruppen is divided into seven business areas: Civil Engineering, Building, Betonmast, Property, Energy and Environment, Sweden and Offshore.
AF Gruppen ASA is a public limited company registered and domiciled in Norway. The head office is located at Innspurten 15,0663 Oslo. AF is listed on the Oslo Børs OB Match List under the ticker symbol AFG.
This summary of financial information for the 4th quarter 2020 has not been audited.
The consolidated accounts for AF Gruppen encompass AF Gruppen ASA and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies. The consolidated financial statements for the 4th quarter 2020 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Accounts. The summary of the financial information presented in the quarterly accounts is intended to be read in conjunction with the annual report for 2019, which has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
As a result of rounding off, the numbers and percentages will not always add up to the total.
There has been no changes in the group's structure this year.
The accounting policies applied to the accounts are consistent with those described in the annual report for 2019. IFRS 16 was implemented for the Group as of 1 January 2019 with the modified retrospective application. The effects of this standard for 2019 and 2020 are reflected below.
In IFRS 16 the distinction made between operating and financial leases is eliminated, and practically all leases over 12 months duration are recognised on the balance sheet of the lessee. The present value of the future lease liability is recognised as an interestbearing loan and the value of the lease (right of use) is to be recognised as a non-current asset. The balance sheet total is increased upon transition to the new standard, and the most important key figures, such as the equity ratio and net interest-bearing debt, will change accordingly. The right of use recognised on the balance sheet will be amortised over the agreed term of the lease, and interest on the lease liability will be recognised as an interest expense. These income statement items will replace rental expenses, which were recognised under other operating expenses in accordance with IAS 17.
Both instalments and interest on lease obligations recognised on the balance sheet are classified as financing activities in the cash flow statement. The introduction of IFRS 16 has a positive effect on cash flow from operations as lease payments were classified as a cash flow from operations in accordance with IAS 17, and as financing activities according to IFRS 16. The introduction of the standard has no impact on net cash flow, but provides an improved cash flow from operations of NOK 357 million (296 million), and a corresponding negative effect on cash flow from financing activities year to date.
For the full year the implementation of the standard has resulted in a positive effect on EBITDA and the operating profit of NOK 357 million (296 million) and NOK 21 million (16 million) respectively. Earnings before tax and Net income for the period are affected by respectively NOK 0 million (-5 million) and NOK 0 million (-4 million) by the standard. As at 31 December 2020 the
balance sheet total has increased by NOK 720 million (910 million). Total interest bearing debt has increased by NOK 803 million (941 million) and equity has been reduced by NOK 24 million (24 million).
| NOK million | 40 20 less IFRS 16 |
Effect of IFRS 16 |
4Q 20 | 2020 less IFRS 16 |
Effect of IFRS 16 |
2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expenses excl. depr. and impairment | $-623$ | 90 | $-533$ | $-2.238$ | 357 | $-1,881$ |
| EBITDA | 711 | 90 | 802 | 1,697 | 357 | 2,053 |
| Depr. and impairment of right of use assets | $-26$ | $-85$ | $-110$ | $-42$ | $-335$ | $-377$ |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 627 | 6 | 633 | 1,459 | 21 | 1,480 |
| Net financial items | $-14$ | $-5$ | -18 | $-12$ | $-21$ | $-33$ |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 614 | 614 | 1,447 | $\blacksquare$ | 1,447 | |
| Income tax expense | $-118$ | $-1$ | $-119$ | $-288$ | $-1$ | -289 |
| Net income for the period | 496 | 496 | 1,158 | 1,158 |
| 40 19 less | Effect of | 2019 less | Effect of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | IFRS 16 | IFRS 16 | 4Q19 | IFRS 16 | IFRS 16 | 2019 |
| Operating expenses excl. depr. and impairment | $-675$ | 85 | $-590$ | $-1.978$ | 296 | $-1,682$ |
| EBITDA | 504 | 85 | 589 | 1,586 | 296 | 1,882 |
| Depr. and impairment of right of use assets | $-5$ | $-76$ | $-81$ | $-20$ | $-280$ | $-300$ |
| Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) | 387 | 4 | 391 | 1,319 | 16 | 1,335 |
| Net financial items | 3 | -6 | $-3$ | 4 | $-21$ | $-18$ |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 389 | $-1$ | 388 | 1,322 | $-5$ | 1,317 |
| Income tax expense | $-101$ | $-101$ | $-291$ | $-290$ | ||
| Net income for the period | 288 | -1 | 287 | 1.031 | $-4$ | 1,027 |
| NOK million | 2020 less IFRS 16 |
Effect of IFRS 16 |
2020 | 2019 less IFRS 16 |
Effect of IFRS 16 |
2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right of use assets | 167 | 720 | 887 | 81 | 910 | 991 |
| Total assets | 12,142 | 720 | 12,862 | 11,944 | 910 | 12,854 |
| Total equity | 3,518 | $-24$ | 3,494 | 3,023 | $-24$ | 2,999 |
| Interest-bearing debt - lease liability (non-current) | 118 | 515 | 633 | 63 | 642 | 704 |
| Deferred tax | 522 | $-6$ | 516 | 446 | $-7$ | 440 |
| Interest-bearing debt - lease liability (current) | 42 | 289 | 330 | 11 | 299 | 310 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 12,142 | 720 | 12,862 | 11,944 | 910 | 12,854 |
| Equity ratio | 29.0 % | 27.2% | 25.3% | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 23.3 % | |
| Gross interest-bearing debt | 323 | 803 | 1,127 | 243 | 941 | 1,184 |
The preparation of the interim accounts requires the use of assessments, estimates and assumptions that have an effect on the application of accounting principles and recognised figures related to assets and commitments, revenues and costs. The estimates are based on the management's best judgement and experience, and there is some uncertainty related to the concurrence of these estimates with the actual result. Estimates and their underlying assumptions are assessed on a continuous basis. Changes in accounting estimates are recognised for the period in which the estimate is changed and for future periods if these are affected by the change in estimate.
The Group's related parties consist of associates, joint arrangements, the Company's shareholders, members of the Board of Directors and Corporate Management Team. All business transactions with related parties are carried out in accordance with the arm's length principle.
In March, a total of 2,217,447 options were exercised by 932 employees of AF Gruppen in connection with the option programme. The average redemption price for the options was NOK 140.46. Members of the corporate management team and employeeelected board members of AF Gruppen have in this connection purchased 176,395 and 12,149 shares, respectively, in AF Gruppen ASA.
The segment information is presented in accordance with the Group's accounting policies in accordance with IFRS with the exception of the principles for revenue recognition for residential property development in accordance with IFRS 15. This policy exception applies to the Building and Property segments and Sweden. Revenue from projects for own account in these segments is not recognised upon handover as regulated in IFRS 15, but in accordance with the percentage of completion method. This means that revenue and cost for these projects is recognized in proportion with the stage of completion and the sales ratio for the project. The effect of this on the consolidated accounts is illustrated in a separate table in the segment information. The Betonmast segment is reported in accordance with IFRS. To ensure completeness Betonmast's property projects are included in the table below.
The effect for the year of the deviant application of principles in the segment accounts with respect to earnings before tax is NOK -7 million (-8 million) for the 4th quarter 2020, and NOK 21 million (46 million) for the full year. The effect on equity was NOK-71 million (-93 million), and the accumulated reversed revenues were NOK 247 million (363 million) as at 31 December 2020.
The table below shows residential housing projects for our own account that are in the production phase. Contractor values have been included in those cases where group companies are the contractor.
| Number of housing units | Construction period | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property projects for own account | AF's construction value 1 |
Total number |
Hereof transferred completed |
Hereof in 2020 not transf. |
Start up | Completion | Ownership share ΑF |
| Lillo Gård Haugen, Nydalen | 563 | 174 | 20 | Q1 2017 | Q2/Q3 2019 | 25% | |
| Krydderhagen D1/D2/D3/D4, Hasle | 355 | 143 | 12 | Q2 2017 | Q2 2019 | 50% | |
| Total completed in 2019 - Property segment 2) | 918 | 317 | 32 | $\blacksquare$ | |||
| Lilleby Triangel B1, Trondheim | 92 | 97 | 92 | Q1 2019 | Q2 2020 | 33% | |
| Lilleby Triangel B2, Trondheim | 28 | 29 | 29 | Q1 2019 | Q3 2020 | 33% | |
| Lilleby Triangel B3, Trondheim | 20 | 21 | 20 | $\mathbf{1}$ | Q1 2019 | Q4 2020 | 33% |
| Nye Kilen Brygge A/C1/C2, Sandefjord | 224 | 100 | 100 | Q1 2018 | Q1 2020 | 50% | |
| Nye Kilen Brygge B/C3, Sandefjord | 69 | 35 | 34 | $\mathbf{1}$ | Q2 2019 | Q3 2020 | 50% |
| Lillo Gård Lunden E, Nydalen | 436 | 98 | 98 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | Q1 2017 | Q3 2020 | 25% |
| Lillo Gård Lunden F/G, Nydalen | 164 | 37 | $\overline{a}$ | Q1 2017 | Q4 2020 | 25% | |
| Total completed in 2020 - Property segment | 1,033 | 417 | 373 | $\overline{\mathbf{2}}$ | |||
| Stronde I, Hardanger (LAB) | 87 | 34 | 31 | 3 | Q4 2018 | Q2 2020 | 49% |
| Total completed in 2020 - Building segment | 87 | 34 | 31 | 3 | |||
| Bjørnsveen Panorama B2, Gjøvik | 33 | 12 | 10 | 2 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2020 | 50% |
| Vikenstranda B6, Gjøvik | 39 | 23 | 21 | $\overline{2}$ | Q1 2019 | Q2 2020 | 50% |
| Snipetorp, Skien | 60 | 16 | 10 | 6 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2020 | 50% |
| Total completed in 2020 - Betonmast segment | 132 | 51 | 41 | 10 | |||
| Bo på Billingstad, Asker | 186 | Q2 2019 | Q1 2021 | 33% | |||
| Skiparviken, Bergen | 324 | 129 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2021 | 50% | ||
| Kråkehaugen, Bergen | 156 | 55 | Q4 2020 | Q1 2023 | 50% | ||
| Lilleby Triangel B4, Trondheim | 51 | 54 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2021 | 33% | ||
| Lilleby Triangel B5, Trondheim | 71 | 74 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2022 | 33% | ||
| Lilleby Triangel Sør, Trondheim | $\blacksquare$ | 125 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2022 | 33% | ||
| Brøter Terrasse, Lørenskog | $\sim$ | 78 | Q3 2020 | Q4 2022 | 35% | ||
| Total in production - Property segment | 602 | 701 | ÷, | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | |||
| Stronde II, Hardanger (LAB) | 61 | 24 | $\overline{a}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | Q4 2018 | Q2 2021 | 49% |
| Total in production - Building segment | 61 | 24 | $\overline{a}$ | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | |||
| Lietorvet 1/2, Skien | 139 | 47 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2021 | 25% | ||
| 2317 Sentrumskvartalet A, Hamar | 101 | 42 | Q2 2020 | Q4 2021 | 33% | ||
| Total in production - Betonmast segment | 240 | 89 | $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ | ||||
| Stadsgården 1, Halmstad | 117 | 63 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2022 | 50% | ||
| Brottkärr Hage, Göteborg | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 10 ° | Q4 2020 | Q2 2021 | 40% | ||
| Total in production - Sverige segment | 117 | 63 | $\frac{1}{2}$ |
1) NOK million excl. VAT
2) Only projects with not sold or not transferred units as at year end 2019 is included.
There have been no other events since the end of the quarter that would have had a material effect on the quarterly financial statements.
AF Gruppen presents alternative performance targets as a supplement to performance targets that are regulated by IFRS. The alternative performance targets are presented to provide better insight into and understanding of the operations, financial standing and foundation for development going forward. AF Gruppen uses alternative performance targets that are commonly used in the industry and among analysts and investors.
This performance target provides useful information to both AF's management and Board of Directors, as well as to investors concerning the results that have been achieved during the period under analysis. AF uses the performance target to measure the return on capital employed, regardless of whether the financing is through equity capital or debt. Use of the performance target should not be considered an alternative to performance targets calculated in accordance with IFRS, but as a supplement.
The alternative performance targets are defined as follows:
EBITDA: Earnings before i) taxes, ii) net financial items, iii) depreciation and amortisation.
Operating profit (EBIT): Earnings before i) taxes, ii) net financial items.
EBITDA margin: EBITDA divided by operating revenue and other revenues.
Operating margin: Operating profit (EBIT) divided by operating revenue and other revenues.
Profit margin: Earnings before tax divided by operating revenue and other revenues.
Gross interest-bearing liabilities: Sum total of long-term interest-bearing loans and credits and short-term interest-bearing loans and credits.
Net interest-bearing liabilities (receivables): Gross interest-bearing liabilities less i) long-term interest-bearing receivables, ii) shortterm interest-bearing receivables and iii) cash and cash equivalents.
Capital employed: Sum total of shareholders' equity and gross interest-bearing liabilities.
Average capital employed: Average capital employed in the last four quarters.
Return on capital employed (ROaCE): Earnings before taxes and interest divided by the average capital employed.
Equity ratio: Shareholders' equity divided by total equity and liabilities.
Average shareholders' equity: Average shareholders' equity in the last four quarters.
Return on equity: Earnings divided by average shareholders' equity.
Order backlog: Remaining estimated value of contracts, contract changes and orders that have been agreed upon, but have not been earned by the reporting date.
The table below shows the reconciliation of alternative performance targets with line items in the reported financial figures in accordance with IFRS.
| NOK million | 31/12/20 | 31/12/19 |
|---|---|---|
| GROSS INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES / NET INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing debt | 155 | 166 |
| Non-current interest-bearing debt - lease liability | 633 | 704 |
| Current interest-bearing debt | 8 | $\overline{4}$ |
| Current interest-bearing debt - lease liability | 330 | 310 |
| Gross interest-bearing liabilities | 1,127 | 1.184 |
| Less: | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing receivables | $-443$ | $-358$ |
| Current interest-bearing receivables | -66 | $-100$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $-708$ | $-563$ |
| Net interest-bearing liabilities (receivables) | -90 | 163 |
| NOK million | 31/12/20 | 31/12/19 |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL EMPLOYED | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 3,494 | 2,999 |
| Gross interest-bearing liabilities | 1,127 | 1,184 |
| Capital employed | 4,621 | 4,183 |
| AVERAGE CAPITAL EMPLOYED | ||
| Capital employed as at 1st quarter | 4,277 | 4,183 |
| Capital employed as at 2nd quarter | 4,057 | 3,482 |
| Capital employed as at 3rd quarter | 4,297 | 3,426 |
| Capital employed as at 4th quarter | 4,621 | 3,320 |
| Average capital employed | 4,313 | 3,603 |
| RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED | ||
| Earnings before tax | 1,447 55 |
1,317 |
| Interest expense Earnings before tax and interest expense |
1,502 | 58 1,375 |
| Divided by: | ||
| Average capital employed | 4,313 | 3,603 |
| Return on capital employed | 34.8% | 38.2% |
| NOK million | 31/12/20 | 31/12/19 |
| EQUITY RATIO | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 3,494 | 2,999 |
| Divided by: | ||
| Total equity and liabilities | 12,862 | 12,854 |
| Equity ratio | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| AVERGE SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Shareholder's equity as at 1st quarter | 3,045 | 2,312 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 2nd quarter | 2,919 | 1,856 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 3rd quarter | 3,195 | 2,232 |
| Shareholder's equity as at 4th quarter | 3,494 | 2,999 |
| Average shareholders' equity | 3,163 | 2,350 |
| RETURN ON EQUITY | ||
| Period result | 1,158 | 1,027 |
| Divided by: | ||
| Average equity | 3,163 | 2,350 |
| Return on equity | 36.6% | 43.7% |
Head office:
Innspurten 15 0603 Oslo T+47 22 89 11 00 F +47 22 89 11 01
Postboks 6272 Etterstad 0603 Oslo Norway
Pål Egil Rønn, Board Chairman Arne Baumann Borghild Lunde Hege Bømark Kristian Holth Kristina Alvendal Kjetel Digre Kenneth Svendsen Hilde W. Flaen Arne Sveen
Amund Tøftum, CEO Sverre Hærem, CFO Ida Aall Gram, EVP Property, HR and Communications Geir Flåta, EVP Civil Engineering and Offshore Bård Frydenlund, EVP Sweden and Betonmast Eirik Wraal, EVP Building, Energy and Environment Tormod Solberg, EVP Building
Presentation of interim accounts: 12.02.2021 Interim report 4th quarter 2020 11.05.2020 Interim report 1st quarter 2021 27.08.2021 Interim report 2nd quarter 2021
The presentation of interim accounts usually take place at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgata 24-26, at 8:30 a.m. For the 4th quarter 2020, the presentation will be distributed via webcast only.
For more information on the company, visit our web site at afgruppen.com
Cover: E39 Kristiansand vest-Mandal øst, Trysfjorden Photo: Heine Robstad / AF Gruppen
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