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Airthings — Earnings Release 2022
Feb 10, 2023
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February 10, 2023 Oyvind Birkenes, CEO Jeremy Gerst, CFO
4Q22 Presentation
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This presentation was prepared in connection with the 4Q results released on February 10th, 2023. Information contained herein will not be updated. The following slides should also be read and considered in connection with the information given orally during the presentation.


Empower the world to breathe better
High-growth and expanding business

Muted fourth quarter
- Sales revenue of USD 9.5M, down 10% YoY
- Renewed inventory caution at retail and channel partners
- Orders being pushed out in time
- Headwinds in Airthings for Business due to extended decision processes and reluctance to invest in the short-term
- Gross profit margin of 59%
- Largely in line with prior quarters
- 1Q23 revenue guidance of USD 8.5 – 11.5M

4Q Highlights
22% growth in Consumer device registrations

Released new Consumer app at CES
Secured USD 8 million revolving credit facility with Danske Bank
Distribution partners reducing inventory and demonstrating renewed caution under difficult market conditions
2022 Gold Medal from EcoVadis and ISO27001:2022 certified


Launch of Energy Efficiency Toolkit for Airthings for Business
Key initial step to significantly improving energy consumption of buildings
Improving balance sheet via working capital improvements, sales and cost initiatives, and financing alternatives
Brand awareness
- Continued coverage in leading publications around the world
- Launch of new Airthings app at CES, a highly successful event garnering significant attention to the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ)
- 0.6 million Unique Web Visitors in 4Q22, and 3.1 million for the full year 2022 (up 48% vs. 2021)




Focus on sustainability
- Significant strides taken since Airthings received an EcoVadis silver medal in 2021
- Airthings scored in the top 3% of companies globally within Electronics and Equipment category
Steps taken in recent years
- Enabling businesses to reduce energy consumption using air quality data
- Utilizing circular principles to ensure responsible manufacturing
- Creating long-lasting products with extensive battery life and 5-year warranties
- Investing in building a widely diverse corporate culture which is passionate about reducing society's carbon footprint and improving people's health
Update by Segment

Consumer
For everyone with a home

Business
For commercial & public buildings

Pro
For home inspectors & radon professionals

Consumer Segment 4Q Update
- Revenue of USD 6.2M, down 5% YoY
- Gross Profit Margin was 57.2% in 4Q, down ~2% points from 3Q22
- Heightened levels of promotional activities around Black Friday and the holidays
- Channel and retail partners remain cautious on inventory levels
- Orders are being pushed out in time
- Inventories at our channel partners has decreased significantly during 2022
- Device registrations shows end-demand remains strong
- Global uncertainties continuing to affect market visibility


Continued growth in Consumer device registrations
- New devices are registered when linked to an Airthings app
- Proxy for true end-user demand of smart devices
- Growth of 22% in 4Q 2022 vs. 4Q 2021
- 23% growth for the full-year


Business Segment 4Q Update
- Sales revenue of USD 2.8M, down 14% YoY
- 60% Gross Profit Margin, in line with 3Q22
- Share of business at 29%
- USD 1.5M of 4Q22 revenue is from the large contract with global enterprise customer, while we sold a large contract to schools in Quebec in 4Q21

Rapidly expanding devices in the field
- Devices in the field grew by 151% in 4Q 2022 vs. 4Q 2021, and up 17% vs. 3Q 2022
- Driver of underlying growth in ARR
"Growing pains" for Airthings for Business
- Airthings for Business has experienced significant growth over the past years
- CAGR of 169% from 2020 to 2022
- However, "growing pains" are being experienced due to:
- Opportunistic approach to growth
- Manual processes and inefficiencies


Heightened discipline and focus going forward
- Sharpen focus on:
- Target geographies and target segments
- Product and service offering
- Operational excellence and scalability
- Further strengthen value proposition:
- Especially in terms of energy optimization offering
- Energy Efficiency Toolkit a crucial initial step (see next slide for more details)
Energy Efficiency Toolkit
Reducing energy waste and saving costs
- Buildings consume 40% of the world's energy
- 30% of that comes from heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC), and lighting
- New software offering to enable end-users to significantly reduce energy waste
- Actionable data & insights on when and where HVAC systems are being underused or overused
- Proactive recommendations on how to optimally reconfigure HVAC schedule and settings, day and night
- Provides an easy way to save significant amount of energy for building owners and facility managers
| Energy Efficiency Toolkit | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAQ Insights | Energy Insights | |||||
| Time over Treshold | Heating & Cooling | |||||
Pro Sales Revenue (USD'000)

Pro Segment 4Q Update
- Sales revenue of USD 0.5M, representing a decline of 35% YoY
- Challenging home inspector market, leading to slow sales in the segment
- 85% Gross Profit Margin up 6%-points from 3Q22


Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
- ARR of USD 3.6M, up 26% YoY
- ARR from PRO segment remains constant
- Increase from 3Q was driven by Airthings for Business with 43% growth YoY
- >80% gross profits from ARR
- 1Q23 ARR guidance of USD 3.7 – 4.0M, mainly driven by continued new sales in Airthings for Business
Note: Note: ARR equals annualized sales from all active subscriptions, licenses and service contracts within AfB and Pro. (i.e. subscription service revenues booked in December multiplied by 12)


Financials Jeremy Gerst, CFO
Challenging Inventory situation
- Muted revenue results in 4Q resulted in further build-up of Inventories
- Increase in Average Days of Inventory from 370 to 466
- Aggressive steps are being taken to bring down Inventories in 2023 including promotional activities and campaigns
- USD 8 million revolving credit facility from Danske Bank will supplement operational efforts to improve working capital situation

Note: Days of Inventory calculation – Inventories / (4 quarter rolling average COGS) * 90 days in quarter

Income Statement
Sales revenue of USD 9.5M in 4Q22, down 10% YoY
• Revenues of USD 35.4M in 2022, up 5% from 2021
Sales gross margin at 59% for 4Q and 2022
EBITDA of USD -2.8M
• Reduced Payroll expenses and other operating expenses
EBIT of USD -3.1M
• Depreciation of right-of-use assets for leases recognized under IFRS 16
| (USD'000) | 4Q22 | 4Q21 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 9 459 | 10 555 | 35 424 | 33 699 |
| Cost of sales | 3 863 | 4 487 | 14 465 | 13 041 |
| Gross profit | 5 596 | 6 068 | 20 959 | 20 658 |
| Sales Gross Margin | 59% | 57% | 59% | 61% |
| Payroll expenses | 4 338 | 4 705 | 16 654 | 15 127 |
| Other operating expenses | 4 013 | 4 501 | 16 090 | 13 566 |
| EBITDA | -2 755 | -3 139 | -11 785 | -8 035 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 315 | 377 | 1 355 | 1 335 |
| Impairment | 0 | 0 | 1 522 | 0 |
| Operating profit / EBIT | -3 069 | -3 515 | -14 662 | -9 371 |
| Financial income / (expenses) | -1 212 | 0 | 965 | 55 |
| Profit (loss) before tax | -4 282 | -3 516 | -13 697 | -9 315 |
| Income tax | -1 032 | -2 141 | -3 131 | -2 055 |
| Net profit (loss) | -3 250 | -1 374 | -10 566 | -7 261 |
| Earnings per share (USD) | ||||
| Basic earnings per share | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.06 | -0.04 |
Diluted earnings per share -0.02 -0.01 -0.06 -0.04
Balance Sheet
Change in assets
- Deferred tax asset
- Inventories due to build up of supply
- Other receivables
- Cash due to profitability, working capital, and exchange rates
Change in liabilities
- Significant portion of equity decline due to exchange rate between NOK and USD
- Decline in long -term liabilities
- Trade and other payables
- Lower Provisions due to segment mix
| (USD'000) | 31.12.2022 | 31.12.2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 2 459 | 2 495 |
| Goodwill | 2 872 | 3 210 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 830 | 809 |
| Right -of-use assets |
3 140 | 4 241 |
| Deferred tax assets | 7 108 | 4 509 |
| Other non -current assets |
132 | 1 075 |
| Total non -current assets |
16 541 | 16 339 |
| Inventories | 18 713 | 11 429 |
| Trade receivables | 11 099 | 11 850 |
| Other receivables | 4 115 | 1 889 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 13 274 | 42 174 |
| Total current assets | 47 202 | 67 342 |
| Total assets | 63 742 | 83 680 |
| Total equity | 50 928 | 67 842 |
| Non -current lease liabilities |
2 554 | 3 803 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| Non -current provisions |
125 | 1 090 |
| Total non -current liabilities |
2 707 | 4 892 |
| Lease liabilities | 850 | 670 |
| Trade and other payables | 6 177 | 7 027 |
| Contract liabilities | 1 111 | 894 |
| Income tax payable | 60 | 27 |
| Government grants | 0 | 0 |
| Provisions | 1 938 | 2 328 |
| Total current liabilities | 10 136 | 10 946 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 63 742 | 83 680 |
Cash Flow Statement
Cash flow from operating activities USD -6.0M
- Operating profit
- Net working capital due increase in Inventories
Cash flow from investment activities of USD -0.5M
• Internally generated intangible assets, purchase of software, production tooling and office equipment
Cash flow from financing activities of USD -0.1M
Net unrealized foreign exchange difference of USD 2.9M


Summary and outlook

Summary
- Revenue of USD 9.5M, down 10% year-on-year and Gross Profit Margin of 59%
- Muted results in both the Consumer and Airthings for Business segments due to distribution partners lowering inventories to reduce working capital in a generally uncertain market environment
- Reduced inventories in our Consumer channel partners throughout 2022
- Given overall market uncertainties, Airthings is intensifying its focus on:
- Optimizing business operations, reducing inventories, and improving the cash position
- Sharpening the strategic direction of Airthings for Business and enhancing its value proposition
- These focus areas are expected to enable Airthings's profitable long-term growth ambitions
- However, the company acknowledges that it is unlikely to fulfill its ambition to reach a revenue level of USD 100M already in 2024

Fully underwritten share issue
- Based on the Company's financial position, the board of directors of the Company has resolved to propose a private placement of new shares to raise NOK 75 million
- The private placement is planned to be conducted after close of trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange on 13 February 2023
- The Company's largest shareholder, Firda AS, together with A Management AS has committed to subscribe for and be allocated NOK 50 million in the private placement
- Firda AS, together with A Management AS have also committed to guarantee full subscription of the remaining NOK 25 million at a subscription price of NOK 3.20
- Completion of the private placement will be subject to approval by an extraordinary general meeting of the Company
- Following completion of the private placement, the board will consider a subsequent offering of new shares to shareholders who hold shares below a certain threshold and were not allocated shares in the private placement

1Q23 Outlook
- 1Q23 revenue estimated at USD 8.5 11.5M
- ARR expected to grow to USD 3.7 4.0M by the end of the first quarter
Guidance 1Q23
| Revenue and ARR guidance (USD M) | 1Q23 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 8.5 – 11.5 |
| Annual Recurring Revenue | 3.7 – 4.0 |

Long-term outlook supported by lasting factors and megatrends

- About 55 million people have asthma in the US and Europe combined. Particle pollution is found to be a major cause of asthma
- Rapid increase in instances of wildfires in the US and globally showing an increase in the risk of both cardiovascular- and respiratory-related effects
- Increasing IoT adoption is fueling growth of smart home market going forward
Business Segment

- ~4/5 of today's building will still exist in 2050 meaning we need to find ways to improve their sustainability
- 40% of global energy consumption comes from commercial buildings representing an enormous opportunity to save costs and CO2
- Most existing buildings don't have an automated system for HVAC control
- 6 out of 10 students are exposed to CO2 levels higher than the recommended threshold of 1,000 ppm
- Regulation and Legislation for building energy performance and health of workers
- IoT and digitalization for more efficient facility management
- ESG and sustainability

Breathe better. Live better.
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