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Airthings — Earnings Release 2023
Feb 8, 2024
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4Q and full year report 2023
Key highlights
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Key new product launches including Airthings Renew smart air purifier
entering Airthings in the direct IAQ mitigation space enabling new revenue streams from new use cases
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Direct-to-consumer channel
Airthings.com +100%
year-on-year revenue growth in 4Q23 representing 17% of consumer revenue
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Airthings 3.0 Path to profitability
with revenue +6%, gross margin +3%-points and opex down 12% in 2Q, 3Q & 4Q 2023, compared to the same period in 2022
Airthings 3.0 execution Stabilizing cash position
supported by reduced inventories despite cyclical fluctuations in other working capital factors
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4Q sales revenue of USD 10.3m
up 9% year-on-year and 2% from 3Q23, the highest revenue quarter since 4Q21
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4Q sales gross profit of USD 6.5m
gross profit margin of 63% compared to 59% in 4Q22
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Total ARR reached USD 4.2m
up 16% year-on-year, with Airthings for business ARR up 24% from 4Q22


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Airthings at a glance
Airthings - 2Q & first half report 2022
A hardware-enabled software company solving real issues
- Global leader in indoor air quality solutions
- Serving consumers, businesses, and professionals
- Empowering the world to breathe better

Robust growth
EBITDA margin, %
Delivering elegant products and actionable insights

Operationalreview
Revenue and margin development
Airthings reported revenue of USD 10.3 million in 4Q23, up 9% year-on-year and up 2% from 3Q23. This is the highest quarterly revenue since 4Q21 when demand was supported by the Covid-19 pandemic. Revenue for the full year 2023 aggregated to USD 36.6 million, up 3% compared to 2022 despite challenging market conditions. Airthings has in 2023 implemented a more streamlined operating model focused on strengthening gross margins and growing revenues more than operating costs. This work is bearing fruit.

The EBITDA-loss in 4Q23 was USD 1.0 million (-9% margin) compared to a loss of USD 2.8 million in 4Q22 (-29% margin). For the full year 2023, the EBITDA-loss amounted to USD 6.8 million (-19% margin), compared to a loss of USD 11.8 million in 2022 (-33% margin).
In the quarter, revenue from the Consumer segment ended up 14% year-on-year and up 9% since 3Q23, particularly supported by robust performance on Airthings.com and continued promotional activities. End-customer demand remains healthy and new device registrations for connected products increased by 15% year-on-year in 4Q23 and by 22% for the full year.
Revenue from Airthings for Business came in at USD 2.9 million in 4Q23, up 1% from 4Q22 and down 8% from the previous quarter. Revenue for the full year amounted to USD 9.7 million, down 6% from 2022. The number devices in the field increased by 36% year-on-year in 4Q23 and by 9% since 3Q23.
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) came in at USD 4.2 million in 4Q23, representing 16% growth year-on-year and in line with the guided range of USD 4.1 – 4.4 million. ARR from AfB reached USD 3.1 million, up 24% compared to 4Q22. The gross margin from ARR revenue remains >80%.

Gross profit ended at USD 6.5 million in 4Q23, with a gross margin of 63% compared to 59% in 4Q22 and 62% in 3Q23. For the full year 2023, gross profit amounted to USD 22.3 million with the gross margin improving to 61% from 59% in 2022. This mainly reflects margin expansion in Airthings for Business.
Operating costs amounted to USD 7.5 million in 4Q23, down 10% year-on-year, whereas operating costs for the full year declined by 11% to USD 29.1 million, supported by favorable currency effects.
Product launches
As part of its revised strategy, Airthings is reinforcing its product focus with the aim to enhance the software experience, strengthen the value proposition of multi-room monitoring, and build an increasingly valuable customer journey.
At CES2024 Airthings launched Airthings Renew, its first air purifier and direct mitigation solution. The launch received critical acclaim and represents an opportunity for Airthings to leverage its domain expertise within IAQ to develop an elegant and world-class solution to the critical issue of particular matter (PM). By syncing with the Airthings app, users can both view air quality trends and cleanse the indoor air at home or in the office from anywhere, giving them greater control over the air they breathe.
Airthings also introduced the new Wave Enhance at CES, a new compact and battery-operated indoor air quality monitor that is ideal for bedrooms and home offices featuring five indoor air quality sensors, including a highprecision CO2 sensor and sensors for airborne chemicals (VOCs), temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
Further, the company launched several new products for Airthings for Business during the final quarter of 2023. These launches will enable new insights and use cases for the product portfolio, expanding the revenue growth potential for the company

Airthings Renew

Wave Enhance
These launches include the Space Nano, the most compact, resilient, and cost-effective way to monitor hard-to-reach and unoccupied spaces buildings, such as behind walls, in-duct, or in storage areas and basements. The device has up to 20 years battery life and is ideal to safeguard unoccupied but essential spaces. Further, the company launched the Ventilation Rate sensor, a highly differentiated virtual sensor to provide accurate estimates of the air exchange rate in any room. In addition, Airthings also launched a BacNet solution with Weble to control HVAC in existing buildings with Airthings sensors.

Ventilation Rate
Marketing
As part of the roll-out of the Airthings 3.0 strategy, the company is sharpening its focus on performance marketing. This is already increasing sales in the direct-to-consumer channel as well as improving unit economics. In 4Q23, user conversion rates and total orders have increased significantly and traffic to the website more than tripled year-on-year, while decreasing cost of acquisition indicating substantial performance optimization.

Successful promotional activities remained key to drive revenue growth also in 4Q23. The company's promotional strategy including high-velocity events and seasonal campaigns drove qualified traffic during Amazon's Fall Prime Day in October and Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November. Promotions during Black Friday week yielded 136% revenue increase compared to the same week in 2022.
Other marketing activities in the quarter included expansion of the dedicated Amazon team, both internally and at Amazon, with brand specialists and advertising account managers. Airthings also introduced new campaign types such as sponsored display and sponsored ad videos to reach new audiences while maintaining strong return on lower funnel campaigns.
Outlook and guidance
Airthings reported revenue of USD 10.3 million in 4Q23, which fell within the USD 9.0 – 12.0 million range guided in the third quarter release.
| USDm | Revenue and ARR Guidance 1Q24 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 9.0 - 11.0 |
| ARR | 4.2 - 4.5 |
Revenue in 1Q24 is expected to end in the range of USD 9.0 – 11.0 million, corresponding to a yearon-year growth of 3 - 26%. ARR is expected to increase to USD 4.2 – 4.5 million at the end of 1Q24.
Airthings is increasingly seeing results of its strategic pivot to a selective go-to-market strategy, holistic product focus, and an improved operating model. During 2023, Airthings has reported both revenue growth, improved gross margin, and reduced operating costs and inventories. In the beginning of 2024, Airthings for Business increased prices for both hardware and software services in response to the current market conditions, which is expected to boost revenue growth. Supported by several new product launches in both Airthings for Business and the consumer segment, the company is well positioned to deliver growth going forward.
Airthings is consequently on a clearer path to profitability compared to where the company was a year ago, with significantly lower cash burn and a largely stabilized cash position. Inventory levels remain elevated and further achieved reductions will come over time and be a source of capital going forward. With a lower cash burn, a quicker path to profitability and reduced net working capital, the company's operational plans are expected to be fully funded through to break-even.
Airthings has received credit approval for renewal of the revolving credit facility (RCF) with Danske Bank. The size of the new facility will be reduced from USD 8 to 6 million, reflecting the improved stability of the overall cash position and improvements in the company's working capital situation over the course of 2023. The new facility is subject to documentation and closing procedures which is expected to be concluded within March 2024.
Segment overview
Airthings for Consumer
Revenue from Airthings for Consumer came in at USD 7.0 million in 4Q23, up 14% year-on-year and up 9% quarter-on-quarter, supported by promotional activities, growth on airthings.com, and strong results with a key global retail partner. Revenue for the full year 2023 ended at USD 24.8 million, up 8% compared to 2022.
The segment continued to see underlying growth in new device registrations for connected products, which increased by 15% year-on-year in 4Q23 and by 22% for the full year 2023.

Airthings for Consumer currently sees underlying growth across all markets and is recovering resiliency after the challenging market conditions and adverse category trends experienced over the last year. While Airthings delivered strong performance in key distribution channels and is seeing an elevated and consistent run-rate across the portfolio, including Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Best Buy CA, Elkjøp and Clas Ohlson, the primary growth driver was from Airthings.com.
In line with the Airthings 3.0 strategy, growth in the direct-to-consumer channel, Airthings.com, came in at a growth rate of +100% year-on-year. Direct channel revenues now represent 17% of overall consumer revenue. This is mainly driven by optimization of performance marketing and digital marketing strategies. Increasing direct-to-consumer sales is a key focus area of the company's strategic pivot, and Airthings is seeing potential in this higher-margin subsegment within consumer. In addition to stronger unit economics, the working capital dynamics are favorable in the direct-toconsumer channel compared to other channels.
Gross profit in Consumer came in at USD 4.3 million in 4Q23, giving a gross margin of 61% up from 57% in 4Q22 and up from 59% in the previous quarter, supported by favorable product mix. For the full year 2023, gross profit ended at USD 14.0 million with a gross margin of 57%, in line with 2022.
Airthings for Business (AfB)
Revenue from Airthings for Business came in at USD 2.9 million in 4Q23, up 1% from 4Q22 and down 8% from the previous quarter. Revenue for the full year amounted to USD 9.7 million, down 6% from 2022.
Despite the modest revenue development, the number of devices in the field increased by 36% year-on-year in 4Q23 and by 9% from the previous quarter.
Airthings won a contract with another top Fortune-500 enterprise customer to roll out the Airthings for Business solution in their office spaces throughout the US. First deliveries started in 4Q23 and further deliveries will be executed throughout 2024.

The broad market has significant and growing potential, but the business segment remains heavily affected by large deals with individual customers, causing fluctuations in the quarter-to-quarter and year-on-year comparisons. Market conditions remain challenging, as property owners exercise caution in their spending on new technology. Despite these conditions, Airthings is actively collaborating with several new global enterprise customers which is anticipated to drive business growth in the upcoming quarters.
Gross profit for Airthings for Business came in at USD 1.9 million in 4Q23. The gross margin saw a healthy uplift to 66% compared to 60% 4Q22 and 65% in 3Q23. Gross profit for 2023 amounted to USD 6.4 million, with the gross margin increasing 8%-points to 66% in 2023 from 59% in 2022. The margin expansion was driven by increased prices, higher share of software revenues and increasing share of direct sales.
Airthings for Professionals
Sales revenue from the PRO segment reached USD 0.4 million in 4Q23 and USD 2.1 million in 2023.
Gross profit from the Pro segment was USD 0.4 million in the quarter, with a gross margin of 88% compared to 85% in 4Q22 and 79% in 3Q23. Gross profit for 2023 amounted to USD 1.8 million with a gross margin of 85% compared to 84% in 2022.

Oslo, 7 February 2024
Chairman of the Board
Geir Førre
Emma Tryti Board member
Karin Berg
Board member
Liv Dyrnes
Board Member
Niklas Norin Board member
Øyvind Birkenes CEO
Aksel Lund Svindal Board member
Chloe Waller Board member

Financials

Financial highlights (IFRS)
| Key financials (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | Δ | 2023 | 2022 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 10,302 | 9,459 | 9% | 36,592 | 35,424 | 3% |
| Gross profit | 6,541 | 5,596 | 17% | 22,290 | 20,959 | 6% |
| Gross margin | 63% | 59% | 61% | 59% | ||
| EBITDA | -965 | -2,755 | -6,832 | -11,785 | ||
| EBIT | -1,329 | -3,069 | -8,349 | -14,662 | ||
| Profit (loss) before tax | -2,046 | -4,282 | -8,030 | -13,697 | ||
| Annual Recurring Revenue | 4,175 | 3,602 | 16% | 4,175 | 3,602 | 16% |
Consolidated statement of profit or loss
For details related to revenue and gross profit, please see 'Operational review' and "Segments".
Operating expenses for the group came in at USD 7.5 million in 4Q23 and USD 29.1 million for the full year 2023, down 11% from USD 32.7 million for the full year 2022. After controlling for currency effects and capitalization of intangible assets and grants, the overall cost base has held relatively constant despite significant inflationary pressures on wages and prices as well as payroll tax increases in Norway.
EBITDA came in at negative USD 1.0 million in 4Q23 and negative USD 6.8 million in 2023.
Depreciation and amortization was USD 0.4 million in 4Q23 and USD 1.5 million in 2023, driven by depreciation of internally generated intangible assets and right-of-use assets for the period for leases recognized under IFRS 16 (see note 7).
EBIT came in at negative USD 1.3 million in 4Q23 and USD 8.3 million in 2023.
Net financial items consist primarily of exchange rate fluctuations between USD and NOK, interest expense on the growth loan from Innovation Norway, and interest expense on the IFRS 16 lease liability.
Loss before taxes ended at USD 2.0 million in 4Q23 and 8.0 million in 2023.
Tax income was USD 0.5 million in 4Q23 and USD 1.8 million for the full year 2023 (see note 8).
This resulted in a net loss of USD 1.5 million in 4Q23 and a net loss of USD 6.3 million for 2023.
Consolidated statement of financial position
Total assets at the end of 4Q23 were USD 64.7 million (end 3Q23: USD 61.9 million). Non-current assets made up USD 18.5 million (end 3Q23: USD 17.2 million), and current assets USD 46.1 million (end 3Q23: USD 44.7 million). Non-current assets mainly consisted of goodwill, intangible assets, deferred tax assets and right of use assets. Current assets were mainly made up of USD 14.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, inventories and trade receivables. Since 2022, inventories have fallen by USD 3.4 million due to the company's heightened focus on improving its working capital situation.
The book value of equity was USD 50.3 million at the end of the quarter (end 3Q23: USD 49.6 million). This equated to an equity ratio of 77.7% (end 3Q23: 80.1%)
Total liabilities were USD 14.4 million at the end of 4Q23 (end 3Q23: USD 12.3 million).
Non-current liabilities were mainly made up of the growth loan from Innovation Norway (see note 10) and lease liabilities recognized under IFRS 16. Current liabilities consisted of deferred revenue related to subscription service, public duty taxes, personnel related accruals and other accrued expenses.
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Total cash and cash equivalents balance
decreased by USD 0.9 million from 3Q23 to USD 14.6 million.
Cash flow from operating activities came in at negative USD 1.3 million in 4Q23 and negative USD 3.4 million in 2023 mainly driven by a loss before tax offset by positive working capital as a result of the company's heightened focus on improving its working capital situation as well as external financing.
Cashflow from investment activities
ended at negative USD 0.1 million in 4Q23 and negative USD 1.4 in 2023 driven by capitalization development costs offset by interest on the growth loan from Innovation Norway.
Cashflow from financing activities was negative USD 0.2 million in 4Q23 and USD 7.5 million in 2023 mainly related to the funding received from Innovation Norway and the private placement in 1Q23.
Consolidated statement of profit or loss
| Unaudited | Audited | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 | Notes | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Revenues | 4, 5 | 10,302 | 9,459 | 36,592 | 35,424 |
| Total revenues | 10,302 | 9,459 | 36,592 | 35,424 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 7 | 3,761 | 3,863 | 14,302 | 14,465 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 6 | 3,912 | 4,338 | 15,090 | 16,654 |
| Other operating expenses | 6 | 3,594 | 4,013 | 14,033 | 16,090 |
| Operating profit or loss before depreciation & amortization (EBITDA) |
-965 | -2,755 | -6,832 | -11,785 | |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment |
7 | 364 | 315 | 1,517 | 2,877 |
| Operating profit or loss (EBIT) | -1,329 | -3,069 | -8,349 | -14,662 | |
| Net financial items | -717 | -1,212 | 320 | 965 | |
| Profit (loss) before tax | -2,046 | -4,282 | -8,030 | -13,697 | |
| Income tax expense | 8 | -525 | -1,032 | -1,772 | -3,131 |
| Profit (loss) for the period | -1,521 | -3,250 | -6,258 | -10,566 | |
| Profit (loss) for the year attributable to: Equity holders of the parent company |
-1,521 | -3,250 | -6,258 | -10,566 | |
| Earnings per share: | |||||
| Basic earnings per share | 12 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.06 |
| Diluted earnings per share | 12 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.06 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Unaudited | Audited | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 | Notes | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Profit (loss) for the period | -1,521 | -3,250 | -6,258 | -10,566 | |
| Other comprehensive income: |
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| Items that subsequently will not be reclassified to profit or loss: |
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| Exchange differences on translation of parent company |
2,112 | 5,088 | -1,838 | -7,025 | |
| Total items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
2,112 | 5,088 | -1,838 | -7,025 | |
| Items that subsequently may be reclassified to profit or loss: |
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| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
-2 | -2 | -3 | ||
| Total items that may be reclassified to profit or loss |
-2 | -2 | -3 | ||
| Other comprehensive profit (loss) for the period |
2,111 | 5,086 | -1,841 | -7,025 | |
| Total comprehensive profit (loss) for the period |
590 | 1,836 | -8,099 | -17,590 | |
| Total comprehensive profit (loss) attributable to: |
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| Equity holders of the parent company |
590 | 1,836 | -8,099 | -17,590 |
Consolidated statement of financial position
| Unaudited | Audited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 | Notes | 31.12.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 7 | 2,783 | 2,872 |
| Intangible assets | 7 | 3,610 | 2,459 |
| Deferred tax assets | 8 | 8,849 | 7,108 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 639 | 830 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 2,520 | 3,140 | |
| Other non-current assets | 13 | 111 | 132 |
| Total non-current assets | 18,510 | 16,541 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 15,320 | 18,713 | |
| Trade receivables | 11,175 | 11,099 | |
| Other receivables | 5,096 | 4,115 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9 | 14,553 | 13,274 |
| Total current assets | 46,143 | 47,202 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 64,653 | 63,743 |
| Unaudited | Audited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 | Notes | 31.12.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 11 | 215 | 192 |
| Share premium | 86,383 | 78,979 | |
| Other capital reserves | 2,359 | 2,068 | |
| Other equity | -38,694 | -30,311 | |
| Total equity | 50,264 | 50,928 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 10 | 1,376 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 1,903 | 2,554 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 13 | 108 | 125 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,388 | 2,679 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current lease liabilities | 885 | 850 | |
| Trade and other payables | 6,526 | 6,177 | |
| Contract liabilities | 1,368 | 1,111 | |
| Income tax payable | 73 | 60 | |
| Other current liabilities | 10 | 2,150 | 1,963 |
| Total current liabilities | 11,001 | 10,137 | |
| Total liabilities | 14,389 | 12,816 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 64,653 | 63,743 |
Geir Førre Chairman of the Board
Emma Tryti Board member
Karin Berg Board member
Liv Dyrnes Board Member
Oslo, 7 February 2024
Aksel Lund Svindal Board member
Chloe Waller Board member
Øyvind Birkenes
Niklas Norin Board member
CEO
Consolidated statement of cash flows
| Unaudited | Audited | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 N |
Notes | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
| Profit (loss) before tax | -2,046 | -4,282 | -8,030 | -13,697 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows: | |||||
| Net financial items | 717 | 1,212 | -320 | -965 | |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | 7 | 364 | 315 | 1,517 | 2,877 |
| Share-based payment expense | 13 | 50 | 66 | 292 | 364 |
| Working capital adjustments: | |||||
| Changes in inventories | 358 | -3,195 | 3,394 | -7,284 | |
| Changes in trade and other receivables | -2,743 | -2,320 | -1,057 | -1,476 | |
| Changes in trade and other payables and contract liabilities |
1,360 | 1,575 | 606 | -633 | |
| Changes in other liabilities | 673 | 615 | 194 | -1,354 | |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | -1,268 | -5,979 | -3,403 | -22,169 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
| Development expenditures | 7 | -312 | -661 | -1,678 | -2,145 |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | -116 | -92 | -341 | ||
| Interest received | 201 | 241 | 395 | 258 | |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | -110 | -536 | -1,375 | -2,228 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||||
| Proceeds from issuance of equity | 11 | 21 | 123 | 7,143 | 312 |
| Proceeds of interest-bearing liabilities | 10 | 1,300 | |||
| Payments for the principal portion of the lease liability | -178 | -168 | -724 | -698 | |
| Payments for the interest portion of the lease liability | -35 | -44 | -159 | -201 | |
| Interest paid | -25 | -52 | |||
| Net cash flows from financing activities | -217 | -89 | 7,508 | -586 | |
| Netincrease/(decrease)in cash and cash equivalents | -1,595 | -6,603 | 2,730 | -24,983 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents beginning of the period | 15,473 | 17,014 | 13,274 | 42,174 | |
| Net foreign exchange difference | 674 | 2,863 | -1,451 | -3,917 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 14,553 | 13,274 | 14,553 | 13,274 |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| Other equity | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 | Share capital |
Share premium |
Other capital reserves |
Cumulative translation differences |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
| Equity 31 December 2021 | 190 | 78,669 | 1,704 | 1,962 | -14,683 | 67,842 |
| Profit (loss) for the period | -10,566 | -10,566 | ||||
| Other comprehensive profit (loss) | -7,025 | -7,025 | ||||
| Total comprehensive profit (loss) | -7,025 | -10,566 | -17,590 | |||
| Capital increase (note 11) | 2 310 |
312 | ||||
| Share-based payments (note 13) | 364 | 364 | ||||
| Equity 31 December 2022 | 192 | 78,979 | 2,068 | -5,062 | -25,248 | 50,928 |
| Other equity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in USD 1,000 | Share capital |
Share premium |
Other capital reserves |
Cumulative translation differences |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
|
| Equity 31 December 2022 | 192 | 78,979 | 2,068 | -5,062 | -25,248 | 50,928 | |
| Profit (loss) for the period | -6,258 | -6,268 | |||||
| Other comprehensive profit (loss) | -1,841 | -1,841 | |||||
| Total comprehensive profit (loss) | -1,841 | -6,258 | -8,099 | ||||
| Capital increase (note 11) | 23 | 7,404 | 7,428 | ||||
| Transaction cost share issues | -285 | -285 | |||||
| Share-based payments (note 13) | 292 | 292 | |||||
| Equity 31 December 2023 | 215 | 86,383 | 2,359 | -6,903 | -31,791 | 50,264 |
Notes
Note 1: Corporate information
Airthings ASA ('the Company') is a publicly listed company on Oslo Stock Exchange, with the ticker symbol AIRX. Airthings ASA is incorporated and domiciled in Norway with principal offices located at Wergelandsveien 7, 0167 Oslo, Norway.
Airthings and its subsidiaries (collectively 'the Group', or 'Airthings') develop and produce solutions for monitoring indoor air quality, radon and energy efficiency. The Group sells its products and solutions to consumers and businesses around the world.
The interim consolidated financial statements of the Group for the period ended 31 December 2023 were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 7 February 2024.
Reference is made to note 4.1 in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 for a list of subsidiaries.
Note 2: Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies
The interim consolidated financial statements of the Group comprise consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of changes in equity and selected explanatory notes. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union ('EU').
The interim consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with Airthings' 2022 consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2022. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied in the preparation of Airthings' consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. All figures are presented in United States dollar ('USD') thousands (USD 1,000), except when otherwise stated.
Further, the interim consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the going concern assumption. The macroeconomic environment has proven challenging throughout both 2022 and 2023 with increasing interest rates and inflation causing uncertainty and reduced consumer confidence. Consequently, retailers and distribution partners have reduced inventory coverage to lower their capital burden and reduce risk exposure. The investment climate also remain subdued in the B2B segment, Airthings for Business. The Board continues to monitor the situation carefully to ensure appropriate measures are taken going into 2024.
Presentation currency and functional currency
Airthings ASA has Norwegian krone ('NOK') as its functional currency and its subsidiaries have SEK or USD as their functional currencies. The Group presents it's consolidated financial statements in USD to provide the primary users of the financial statements with more convenient information. When converting from NOK to USD large items on the balance sheet, such as Equity and Cash and cash equivalents, may show significant unrealized differences when the exchange rate between these two currencies fluctuates substantially.
Note 3: Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and the underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
In preparing the interim consolidated financial statements, the significant judgments, estimates and assumptions made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key source of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to Airthings' annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Note 4: Operating segments
For management purposes, the Group is organized into business areas based on its different markets and has three reportable segments, as follows:
- Consumer private customers
- Business business customers such as schools, office buildings and other commercial buildings
- Professional professional customers such as home inspectors and certified radon professionals
No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments.
The Board of Directors is the Group's chief operating decision maker and monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on EBITDA measured consistently with operating profit or loss before depreciation and amortization. The Group's financing (including finance costs and finance income), depreciation and amortization and income taxes are managed on a Group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.
Group functions
The remaining of the Group's activities and business are shown in the 'Group functions' column in the tables below. These activities mainly relate to R&D, marketing and administrative functions of the Group.
The Group previously reported direct marketing activities, such as performance marketing and channel marketing, as "Group functions" in 2022. These costs have been attributed to each segment from 2023 create a more correct picture of the individual segment performance and explain the increase seen in Consumer's "Other operating expenses".
| 4Q 2023 (USD 1,000) | Consumer | Business | Professional | Group functions |
Consolidated IFRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUES & PROFIT | |||||
| External customers | 7,004 | 2,866 | 432 | 10,302 | |
| Total revenue | 7,004 | 2,866 | 432 | 10,302 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 2,749 Consumer |
962 Business Professional |
Group 50 |
Adjustments/ | Consolidated 3,761 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 352 | 940 | functions 75 |
eliminations 2,544 |
IFRS 3,912 |
| Other operating expenses | 1,647 | 389 | 173 | 1,385 | 3,594 |
| EBITDA | 2,256 | 575 | 133 | -3,929 | -965 |
1Q 2021 (USD 1,000) Consumer Business Professional IFRS
| 4Q 2022 (USD 1,000) | Consumer | Business | Professional | Group functions |
Consolidated IFRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUES & PROFIT | |||||
| External customers | 6,155 | 2,847 | 457 | 9,459 | |
| Total revenue | 6,155 | 2,847 | 457 | 9,459 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 2,655 | 1,141 | 67 | 3,863 | |
| Employee benefit expenses | 440 | 991 | 92 | 2,814 | 4,338 |
| Other operating expenses | 1,009 | 252 | 181 | 2,571 | 4,013 |
| EBITDA | 2,051 | 462 | 118 | -5,385 | -2,755 |
| 2023 (USD 1,000) | Consumer | Business | Professional | Group functions |
Consolidated IFRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUES & PROFIT | |||||
| External customers | 24,773 | 9,673 | 2,145 | 36,592 | |
| Total revenue | 24,773 | 9,673 | 2,145 | 36,592 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 10,735 | 3,242 | 325 | 14,302 | |
| Employee benefit expenses | 1,667 | 3,878 | 290 | 9,255 | 15,090 |
| Other operating expenses | 6,187 | 957 | 590 | 6,308 | 14,033 |
| EBITDA | 6,193 | 1,597 | 941 | -15,563 | -6,832 |
| 2022 (USD 1,000) 2022 (USD 1,000) |
Consumer Consumer Business |
Business Professional |
Professional Group |
Group Adjustments/ functions |
Consolidated Consolidated IFRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUES & PROFIT | functions | eliminations | IFRS | ||
| External customers | 23,037 | 10,313 | 2,075 | 35,424 | |
| Total revenue | 23,037 | 10,313 | 2,075 | 35,424 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 9,871 | 4,254 | 340 | 14,465 | |
| Employee benefit expenses | 2,046 | 3,934 | 323 | 10,351 | 16,654 |
| Other operating expenses | 3,830 | 1,091 | 687 | 10,482 | 16,090 |
| EBITDA | 7,291 | 1,033 | 724 | -20,833 | -11,785 |
Segmental analysis of assets and liabilities
Assets and liabilities by reporting segment is not included in management reporting and is therefore not disclosed separately within the operating segments.
Geographical disaggregation
Reference is made to note 5 Revenue for information on the Group's geographical markets.
Note 5: Revenue
Airthings Group is a manufacturer of air quality sensors and hardware-enabled software products for air quality, radon measurement and energy efficiency solutions. The Group's revenue from contracts with customers are reported in three main segments as described in note 4: Consumer, Business and Professional.
- The consumer segment sells air quality sensors to private customers through retailers and e-commerce
- The business segment sells air quality solutions to schools, office buildings, and other commercial buildings
- The professional segment sells measurement solutions which enables inspectors and certified radon professionals to accurately measure, analyze and report on buildings. The professional segment also offers rental of products and calibration services
Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group's total revenue:
| Revenues (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from contracts with customers | 10,210 | 9, 353 | 36,185 | 34,953 |
| Rental income | 92 | 106 | 407 | 471 |
| Total revenues | 10,302 | 9,459 | 36,592 | 35,424 |
Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group's revenue from contracts with customers:
| Geographical information (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA | 3,026 | 2,473 | 7,961 | 10,102 |
| North America (USA and Canada) | 7,185 | 6,880 | 28,224 | 24,851 |
| Total revenue from contracts with customers | 10,210 | 9,353 | 36,185 | 34,953 |
The information above is based on the location of the customers:
| Timing of revenue recognition (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods transferred at a point in time | 9,385 | 8,659 | 32,991 | 32,527 |
| Subscription and services transferred over time | 825 | 693 | 3,244 | 2,427 |
| Total revenue from contracts with customers | 10,210 | 9,353 | 36,185 | 34,953 |
Note 6: Other operating expenses
Total operating expenses by function
The table below illustrates the Group's employee benefit expenses and other operating expenses by function. These measures are regularly provided to and reviewed by the Board.
| Operating expenses (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and marketing | 4,514 | 5,014 | 17,706 | 19,621 |
| Research and development | 1,519 | 1,907 | 6,496 | 7,201 |
| General and administrative | 1,473 | 1,430 | 4,921 | 5,922 |
| Total operating expenses | 7,505 | 8,351 | 29,123 | 32,744 |
| Number of employees | 129 | 137 | 129 | 137 |
Note 7: Intangible assets
Depreciation and amortization expenses includes the monthly charge on property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and right-of-use assets over the assets estimated useful lives or lease term. The depreciation and amortization expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis.
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment (USDx1,000) |
4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 53 | 67 | 284 | 269 |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 177 | 179 | 735 | 769 |
| Amortization and impairment of intangible assets (see details in the table below) |
134 | 69 | 497 | 1,838 |
| Total depreciation, amortization expenses (USD 1,000) and impairment expenses |
364 | 315 | 1,517 | 2,877 |
Nature of the Group's intangible assets
The Group's intangible assets mainly comprise of software and systems, internal development projects and technology acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries.
| (USD 1,000) | Capitalized development costs |
Software & systems |
Technology | Goodwill 1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition cost as of 31 December 2021 | 1,129 | 1,864 | 3,210 | 6,203 | |
| Additions* | 1,196 | 184 | 822 | 2,201 | |
| Currency translation effects | -48 | -142 | -302 | -337 | -829 |
| Acquisition cost as of 31 December 2022 | 1,148 | 1,171 | 2,383 | 2,872 | 7,574 |
| Acquisition cost as of 31 December 2022 | 1,148 | 1,171 | 2,383 | 2,872 | 7,574 |
| Additions* | 1,583 | 93 | 2 | 1,678 | |
| Transfer of finished development projects | -266 | 266 | |||
| Currency translation effects Acquisition cost as of 31 December 2023 |
13 2,479 |
-32 1,232 |
-68 2,583 |
-89 2,783 |
-176 9,076 |
| Accumulated amortization as of 31 December 2021 | 282 | 217 | 498 | ||
| Amortization charge for the period | 305 | 90 | 395 | ||
| Impairment charge for the period | 1,444 | 1,444 | |||
| Currency translation effects | -33 | -60 | -93 | ||
| Accumulated amortization as of 31 December 2022 | 554 | 1,690 | 2,244 | ||
| Accumulated amortization as of 31 December 2022 | 554 | 1,690 | 2,244 | ||
| Amortization charge for the period | 318 | 179 | 497 | ||
| Currency translation effects | -8 | -47 | -55 | ||
| Accumulated amortization as of 31 December 2023 | 864 | 1,823 | 2,687 | ||
| Net book value: | |||||
| As of 31 December 2022 | 1,148 | 617 | 693 | 2,872 | 5,331 |
| As of 31 December 2023 | 2,479 | 370 | 760 | 2,783 | 6,392 |
| Economic life (years) | 5 | 3-5 | Indefinite | ||
| Depreciation plan | Straight-line |
* Development expenditures
1) Goodwill
Airthings performed its annual impairment test for goodwill in December 2023 and no impairments were made. The impairment test for goodwill is based on value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount will be disclosed in Airthings' consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Airthings considers the relationship between our market capitalization and our book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment. In addition, the group considers factors such as revenue growth in the industry, impact of general economic conditions, changes in the technological environment, the group's market share, and performance compared to previous forecasts in this assessment.
No changes to AfB's long-term prospects are expected due to the recent macro development, hence no impairment of the goodwill is made. Management does not see any other reasonable changes in the key assumptions that would cause the value in use to be lower than its carrying value.
Note 8: Income tax
The consolidated tax rate for the Group are approximately 22%. The Group's operations are subject to income tax in various foreign jurisdictions. The statutory income tax rates vary from 20.6% to 22%, which results in a difference between the statutory income tax rate in Norway and the average tax rate applicable to the Group. The effect from the statutory income tax rates from other countries (Sweden and USA) on the Group tax rate is very limited as the main operations are in Norway.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Tax losses carried forward in the parent company have been fully recognized as deferred tax assets in the consolidated financial statements, as the Group consider it to be probable that these taxable losses may be utilized in the future. Reference is made to note 2.8 in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 for more information.
Note 9: Revolving credit facility
In 1Q 2023 Airthings secured a USD 8 million revolving credit facility (RCF) for a 1-year period with an annual renewal with Danske Bank. In January 2024, Airthings received credit approval for renewal of the RCF subject to documentation and closing procedures which is expected to be within March 2024. The size of the new facility will be reduced from USD 8 to 6 million, reflecting the improved stability of the overall cash position and improvements in the company's working capital situation over the course of 2023. As of 31 December 2023, USD 0.0 million of the facility was utilized. The RCF needs to be renewed after 12 months. When the facility is utilized, it will be classified as short-term interest-bearing debt in the financial statements.
Covenants:
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Borrowing base: Utilized facility < 30% of inventory and 50% of trade receivables excl. trade receivables more than 60 days due
-
Clean-down: Minimum 1 period of 5 working days between 1 September 2024 and 31 March 2025
Covenants will be measured and monitored quarterly. Airthings was compliant with all covenants as of 31 December 2023.
Note 10: Grants and growth loan from Innovation Norway
In May 2023, Airthings secured funding from Innovation Norway linked to the companies R&D activities with final reporting 31 March 2025. A maximum grant of 17 MNOK and a growth loan of maximum 24 MNOK were awarded to the company. The company received 5.1 MNOK of the grant and 14 MNOK of the growth loan in a first installment of the funding.
Covenants related to the Innovation Norway funding (with effect from 30 June 2023):
-
- Equity ratio: Equity ratio > 35%
-
- Working capital: Working capital > 50 000 000 NOK
Covenants will be measured and monitored quarterly. Airthings was compliant with all covenants as of 31 December 2023.
Note 11: Share capital and shareholders information
Issued capital and reserves:
| Share capital in Airthings ASA | Number of shares authorized and fully paid |
Par value per share (NOK) |
Financial Position (USD 1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 31 December 2021 | 171,816,437 | 0.01 | 190 |
| Share capital increase - February 2022 | 550,400 | 0.01 | 1 |
| Share capital increase - May 2022 | 482,200 | 0.01 | 1 |
| Share capital increase - July 2022 | 160,109 | 0.01 | 0 |
| Share capital increase - November 2022 | 983,200 | 0.01 | 1 |
| At 31 December 2022 | 173,992,346 | 0.01 | 192 |
| Share capital increase - February 2023 | 23,437,500* | 0.01 | 23 |
| Share capital increase - November 2023 | 328,600 | 0.01 | 1 |
| At 31 December 2023 | 197,758,446 | 0.01 | 215 |
* Airthings raised NOK 75 million in gross proceeds through a private placement of 23,437,500 shares in the quarter.
All shares are ordinary and have the same voting rights and rights to dividends. Reconciliation of the Group's equity is presented in the statement of changes in equity.
No distributions were made to shareholders in the current or prior period. Further, there are no proposed dividends.
Share price information
| Share 31 December 2023 (NOK) | 2,95 |
|---|---|
| Market capitalization 31 December 2023 (NOKm) | 582 |
| Shareholders in Airthings ASA at 31 December 2023 | Total shares | Ownership/Voting rights |
|---|---|---|
| Firda AS | 57,213,289 | 29% |
| Victoria India Fund AS | 5,901,881 | 3% |
| Rabakken Invest AS | 5,800,364 | 3% |
| Atlas Invest AS | 5,637,468 | 3% |
| Halvor Wøien | 4,894,522 | 2% |
| Erlend Peter Johnsen Bolle | 4,819,722 | 2% |
| Verdipapirfondet KLP AksjeNorge | 4,462,222 | 2% |
| Holmen Spesialfond | 4,228,559 | 2% |
| Koki Yoshioka | 4,166,650 | 2% |
| Brownske Bevegelser AS | 3,500,000 | 2% |
| The Bank Of New York Mellon SA/NV | 3,500,000 | 2% |
| A Management AS | 3,311,098 | 2% |
| Danske Invest Norge Vekst | 2,962,962 | 1% |
| Skilling Systemer AS | 2,850,000 | 1% |
| Møsbu AS | 2,814,236 | 1% |
| Longfellow Invest AS | 2,753,534 | 1% |
| Nore-Invest AS | 2,450,659 | 1% |
| Grotmol Solutions AS | 2,434,403 | 1% |
| Storlien Invest AS | 2,432,000 | 1% |
| Spectatio Finans AS | 2,287,877 | 1% |
| Other | 69,337,000 | 35% |
| Total | 197,758,446 | 100% |
The Group's shareholders:
| Shareholders in Airthings ASA at 31 December 2022 | Total shares | Ownership/Voting rights |
|---|---|---|
| Firda AS | 34,780,124 | 20% |
| Verdipapirfondet KLP AksjeNorge | 7,962,222 | 5% |
| Rabakken Invest AS | 5,800,364 | 3% |
| Atlas Invest AS | 5,637,468 | 3% |
| Halvor Wøien | 4,894,522 | 3% |
| Erlend Peter Johnsen Bolle | 4,819,722 | 3% |
| Victoria India Fund AS | 4,558,131 | 3% |
| Koki Yoshioka | 4,166,650 | 2% |
| TIN World Tech | 3,025,292 | 2% |
| Brownske Bevegelser AS | 3,000,000 | 2% |
| Danske Invest Norge Vekst | 2,962,962 | 2% |
| Bjørn Magne Sundal | 2,900,000 | 2% |
| Skilling Systemer AS | 2,900,000 | 2% |
| Møsbu AS | 2,814,236 | 2% |
| Longfellow Invest AS | 2,753,534 | 2% |
| Nore-Invest AS | 2,450,659 | 1% |
| Grotmol Solutions AS | 2,434,403 | 1% |
| Storlien Invest AS | 2,432,000 | 1% |
| Verdipapirfondet Storebrand Norge | 1,894,800 | 1% |
| Centra Invest AS | 1,851,851 | 1% |
| Other | 69,953,406 | 40% |
| Total | 173,992,346 | 100% |
The Group's shareholders:
Note 12: Earnings per share
| (Profit or loss in USD) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders - for basic EPS |
-1,520,627 | -3,249,688 | -6,257,752 | -10,565,598 |
| Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders adjusted for the effect of dilution* |
-1,520,627 | -3,249,688 | -6,257,752 | -10,565,598 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares - for basic EPS |
197,617,617 | 173,592,583 | 194,708,073 | 172,826,775 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect of dilution |
199,662,263 | 176,827,484 | 196,862,214 | 177,577,976 |
| Basic EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the parent |
-0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.06 |
| DilutedEPS - profitorloss attributable* | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.06 |
*The ordinary shares are not adjusted for the effect of dilution as the effect of including the additional shares is antidilutive.
Note 13: Share-based payments
Employees (including members of the Board and management) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions). As at 31 December 2023, the Group had 9,657,122 outstanding options with a weighted average strike price of NOK 2.40. Reference is made to note 6.6 of Airthings' 2022 consolidated financial statements for a description of the Group' share option plans.
During 4Q 2023, 55,978 share options were granted to employees under the Group's share option plan from 2021. The fair value of the options granted during the three months ended 31 December 2023 was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions:
| Weighted average fair values at the measurement date (NOK) | 1.02 |
|---|---|
| Dividend yield (%) | 0.00% |
| Expected volatility (%) | 54.75% |
| Risk–free interest rate (%) | 3.86% |
| Expected life of share options (years) | 2.50 |
| Weighted average share price (NOK) | 2.86 |
| Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | 2.86 |
| Model used | BSM |
In 2023, the Group has recognized USD 292 thousands of share-based payment expense in the statement of profit or loss (2022: USD 364 thousands).
As of 31 December 2023, the Group has recognized a social security provision for share-based payment of USD 108 thousands (31 December 2022: USD 125 thousands).
Note 14: Other factors and significant events
Reference is made to note 6.3 of Airthings' 2022 consolidated financial statements. The key risk areas are discussed below:
Liquidity risk - represents the risk that the Group may potentially encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled by provision of cash or another financial asset. The Group supervises its risk by monitoring its working capital, and overdue trade receivables. The Group's cash position has weakened since 2021. To improve the cash situation the group has intensified its focus on optimizing business operations and reducing inventories. This effort includes promotional activities to increase sales and along with cost-saving initiatives.
To further improve its liquidity position, the Group entered into a USD 8 million revolving credit facility with Danske Bank in 1Q 2023 which was renewed in 1Q 2024. The size was reduced to USD 6 million due to an overall improved working capital situation, see note 9. The Group also raised NOK 75 million in gross proceeds through a private placement of 23,437,500 shares in the prior quarter. In addition, the Group secured funding from Innovation Norway in the form of a grant NOK 17 million and a loan of NOK 24 million. NOK 5.1 million of the grant and NOK 14 million of the loan were paid out to the Group in 2Q 2023. The liquidity risk is hence considered to be at a reasonable level.
War in Ukraine - the ongoing war does not currently impact the Group directly, as it has no operating presence in either Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. Indirect effects however, such as financial market volatility, and general economic market conditions, might have an impact on the Group's financial results and financial position. The Group's management continues to monitor the situation and has an ongoing assessment of potential impact on the Group's financial results and financial position.
War in Israel/Gaza – the ongoing conflict in Israel/Gaza is not currently impacting the Group, despite the Group having limited production in Israel. The Group's contract manufacturer for this product is located near Tel Aviv and therefore not in direct proximity to the ongoing armed conflict. The Group's exposure is very limited, but management continues to monitor the situation and has an ongoing assessment of potential impact on the Group's financial results and financial position.
Climate risk - the impact of climate risks has been taken into account in the preparation of the Group's interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2023. However, the risks identified are not considered to have a significant impact on the Group considering the nature of its operations. Potential impacts of climate change are continuously considered in assessing whether assets may be impaired. As of 31 December 2023 there is no impact on the Group's assets or liabilities.
Note 15: Events after the reporting period
Adjusting events
There have been no significant adjusting events subsequent to the reporting date.
Non-adjusting events
RCF
In 1Q 2023 Airthings secured a USD 8 million revolving credit facility (RCF) for a 1-year period with an annual renewal with Danske Bank. In January 2024, Airthings received credit approval for renewal of the RCF subject to documentation and closing procedures which is expected to be within March 2024. The size of the new facility will be reduced from USD 8-6 million, reflecting the improved stability of the overall cash position and improvements in the company's working capital situation over the course of 2023.
Alternative performance measures
This section includes information about alternative performance measures (APMs) applied by the Group.
These alternative performance measures are presented to improve the ability of stakeholders to evaluate the Group's operating performance. The Group applies the following APMs.
Annual recurring revenue (ARR)
ARR is the value of annualized sales from all active subscriptions, licenses and service contracts within the Airthings for Business and Professional segments. The calculation is based on monthly subscription fees for the ending period (MRR), multiplied by 12 in order to represent an annualized figure. The numbers presented in the table below are translated from NOK to USD applying the average NOK/USD exchange rate for 2023 and 2022 respectively. ARR is considered an important supplemental measure for stakeholders to get an overall understanding of revenue generation within the Group's operating activities.
| (USD 1,000) | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| MRR | 348 | 300 |
| ARR | 4,175 | 3,602 |
EBITDA
The Group's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is used to provide consistent information on Airthings' operating performance relative to other companies, and is frequently used by analysts, investors and other stakeholders when evaluating the financial performance of the Group. EBITDA, as defined by Airthings, includes total operating revenue and excludes depreciation, amortization and impairment loss. For a reconciliation of EBITDA, refer to the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
| EBITDA (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10,302 | 9,459 | 36,592 | 35,424 |
| EBITDA | -965 | -2,755 | -6,832 | -11,785 |
| EBITDA margin | -9% | -29% | -19% | -33% |
Gross profit margin
Gross profit margin is defined as revenue less cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue. Management believes that this measure is important for the users of the financial statements to determine the profitability and the financial performance of the Group.
| Gross profit margin (USD 1,000) | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10,302 | 9,459 | 36,592 | 35,424 |
| Cost of goods sold | 3,761 | 3,863 | 14,302 | 14,465 |
| Gross profit | 6,541 | 5,596 | 22,290 | 20,959 |
| Gross profit margin | 63% | 59% | 61% | 59% |
Forward-looking statements
Forward-looking statements presented in this report are based on various assumptions. The assumptions were reasonable when made but are inherently subject to uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict. Airthings ASA cannot give assurances that expectations regarding the outlook will be achieved or accomplished.

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