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Airthings Earnings Release 2023

Feb 8, 2024

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4Q and full year report 2023

Key highlights

1

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

2

Direct-to-consumer channel

Airthings.com +100%

year-on-year revenue growth in 4Q23 representing 17% of consumer revenue

4

3

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

5

4Q sales revenue of USD 10.3m

up 9% year-on-year and 2% from 3Q23, the highest revenue quarter since 4Q21

6

4Q sales gross profit of USD 6.5m

gross profit margin of 63% compared to 59% in 4Q22

7

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:
Items that subsequently will not be
reclassified to profit or loss:
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:
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:
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:

  1. Borrowing base: Utilized facility < 30% of inventory and 50% of trade receivables excl. trade receivables more than 60 days due

  2. 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):

    1. Equity ratio: Equity ratio > 35%
    1. 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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