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Airthings — Investor Presentation 2024
Feb 6, 2025
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Airthings Q4 2024 results
6 February 2025 Emma Tryti, CEO Helge Øien, CFO


Q4 highlights
Record-high revenues in the Consumer segment with
quarterly revenues of USD 7.9 million, up 12% YoY and growing 25% adjusted for a one-time item.
Shipped 320,000+ consumer devices in 2024 (+40%),
supported by continued strong demand in US and Canada.
Reduced inventory levels
and positive cash flow from operations.
Margin weakness in Q4 with gross profit impacted by oneoff items, inventory impairment and channel mix.

Q4 highlights continued

6.5 4.6 63% Q4 23 Q1 24 Q2 24 Q3 24 45% Q4 24 -29%
Gross profit margin Sales gross profit
Q4 revenues
USD 10.3M
Stable YoY despite a negative effect of USD 0.9 million from buyback of inventory and decline in the Business segment.
Q4 gross profit USD 4.6M
Down 29% from USD 6.5 million in Q4 23. Gross margin impacted by a one-off item, inventory impairment and channel mix.

Q4 total ARR USD 4.4M
Up 6% YoY, supported by positive development in Pro segment.


Rising awareness of radon risk boosts demand for indoor air monitors


Continued strong growth in the Consumer segment

Consumer revenue growth
YoY underlying* Consumer revenue
40%
growth in shipments in 2024

Getting Airthings products into the hands of our customers


Demonstrating innovation and meeting demand with new products
Launched Corentium Home 2 New software features in pipeline


- Easier to read & understand
- Interactive display
- Additional sensors



Agreement with Target Corp. strengthens retail distribution and growth

- Agreement signed in Q1 2025 and sales starting in Q2
- Cover select US stores and target.com
- Target to sell our hero products, including Corentium Home 2
Agreement with Target Increasing our US footprint and distribution of products


Balancing growth and profitability
Capitalization on growing demand 1
2 Disciplined execution
Innovation and market positioning 3
- Convert rising awareness to increased sales on airthings.com
- Enhance campaign steering & unit economics, responding to the increased demand
- Balance stock availability with working capital optimization
- In the Business segment, continue to focus on large enterprises and schools, which represent the highest ROI
- Launch new products to match consumer demand; first out is our next generation radon detector


Financials
Continued strong growth in the Consumer segment
High activity level and demand
- More than 100,000 devices shipped in Q4 24 and above 320,00 in 2024 (+40% YoY)
- High demand for easy-to-use radon measurement devices
- Canadian market driving majority of growth, supported by governmental awareness campaigns.
Gross margin declining to 45% adjusted for one-offs
- Buyback of inventory and inventory write-down impacting Consumer gross profit USD 1.1m
- Sales mix and campaigns related to pre-planned high velocity events reduced margin
Consumer revenues and gross margin (USD M)


Gradually rebuilding momentum in Business
- Consistent improvement during the year reorders from several Fortune 100 companies
- Amazon announced deployment of 30,000 IAQ sensors
- 31% decline YoY as Q4 23 included USD 1.4m in revenue from one large deal
- Increased awareness around IAQ monitoring due to wildfires in California.
- Gross profit includes USD 0.1m effect from inventory write-down (underlying gross margin stable at 73%)
Business revenues and gross margin (USD M)


Q4 results
Steady growth in recurring revenues
- ARR from the Business segment +6% to USD 3.3 million
- Driven by large installations at major enterprise customer
- Steady development in Pro


Q4 summary
Q4 results impacted by one-offs

USD -0.9 m from buyback of inventory
Inventory write-down USD 0.3m
Impairment of goodwill (Business) USD 2.6m
Re-evaluation of deferred tax asset results in increased tax expense of USD 6.6m

Financials
Stable revenues and lower gross margin in 2024
Income statement
| (USD m) | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 10.29 | 10.30 | 38.50 | 36.59 |
| Cost of goods sold | 5.68 | 3.76 | 16.84 | 14.30 |
| Gross profit | 4.61 | 6.54 | 21.65 | 22.29 |
| Gross margin | 45% | 63% | 56% | 61% |
| Employee benefit expenses | 3.65 | 3.91 | 14.68 | 15.09 |
| Other operating expenses | 5.18 | 3.59 | 16.04 | 14.03 |
| EBITDA | -4.22 | -0.97 | -9.06 | -6.83 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 0.54 | 0.36 | 2.02 | 1.52 |
| Impairment | 2.64 | 0.00 | 2.64 | 0.00 |
| Operating profit / EBIT | -7.40 | -1.33 | -13.72 | -8.35 |
| Financial income / (expenses) | 0.89 | -0.72 | 1.70 | 0.32 |
| Profit (loss) before tax | -6.51 | -2.05 | -12.02 | -8.03 |
| Income tax expense | 6.57 | -0.53 | 5.67 | -1.77 |
| Net profit (loss) | -13.08 | -1.52 | -17.69 | -6.26 |
| Earnings per share (USD) | ||||
| Basic earnings per share | -0.07 | -0.01 | -0.09 | -0.03 |
| Diluted earnings per share | -0.07 | -0.01 | -0.09 | -0.03 |

Gross margin drop due to one-offs and Consumer segment sales mix
Income statement

| Segment data (USDm) | Q4 23 | Q1 24 | Q2 24 | Q3 24 | Q4 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | |||||
| Total revenues | 7.00 | 7.79 | 6.81 | 7.72 | 7.88 |
| Cost of goods sold | 2.75 | 3.38 | 2.86 | 3.54 | 3.99 |
| Gross profit | 4.26 | 4.40 | 3.95 | 4.18 | 2.89 |
| Gross margin | 61% | 57% | 58% | 54% | 37% |
| Business | |||||
| Total revenues | 2.87 | 1.15 | 1.38 | 1.82 | 1.97 |
| Cost of goods sold | 0.96 | 0.30 | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.62 |
| Gross profit | 1.90 | 0.85 | 1.01 | 1.30 | 1.35 |
| Gross margin | 66% | 74% | 73% | 72% | 68% |
| Professionals | |||||
| Total revenues | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.44 |
| Cost of goods sold | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Gross profit | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.38 |
| Gross margin | 88% | 88% | 89% | 84% | 86% |
| Total revenues | 10.30 | 9.51 | 8.73 | 9.96 | 10.29 |
| Gross profit | 6.54 | 5.76 | 5.45 | 5.84 | 4.61 |
| Gross margin | 63% | 61% | 62% | 59% | 45% |

Higher OPEX due to increased shipments and sales activities

OPEX by function
- Increased R&D cost due to less capitalization
- General and administrative costs stable following strict cost control and reorganization
- Increased freight costs with higher volumes shipped
- Higher commission and marketing costs related to 25% underlying growth in Consumer segment revenues

Continued progress on inventory management

Highlights
- Total inventories reduced to USD 10.5m, down USD 3.4m from previous quarter
- Met target to reduce inventory to 250 days at year end

Financials
Balance sheet: Main changes related to goodwill and deferred taxes
| (USD m) | 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| Intangible assets | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2.7 | 8.8 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Other non-current assets | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Total non-current assets | 8.1 | 18.5 |
| Inventories | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Trade receivables | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Other receivables | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8.8 | 14.6 |
| Total current assets | 34.8 | 46.1 |
| Total assets | 42.9 | 64.7 |
| Total equity | 28.4 | 50.3 |
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Current lease liabilities | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Trade and other payables | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Contract liabilities | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Income tax payable | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Other current liabilities | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Total current liabilities | 12.2 | 11.0 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 42.9 | 64.7 |
- USD 8.8m in cash (USD -0.3m vs. Q3 24)
- Goodwill impairment (Business)
- Deferred tax asset reevaluation impact of USD 6.6m

Financials
Cash flow statement
Q4 24 cash bridge
(USD m)

- Positive cash flow from operating activities of USD 1.3m
- Cash flow from investment activities close to 0
- Cash flow from financing activities of USD -0.2m
- Cash balance of USD 8.8m and total available liquidity of USD 13.8m including the revolving credit facility of USD 5.0m with Danske Bank extended to 31 December 2025

Summary and outlook
Balancing growth and profitability
Capitalization on growing demand 1
2 Disciplined execution
Innovation and market positioning 3
- Convert rising awareness to increased sales on airthings.com
- Enhance campaign steering & unit economics, responding to the increased demand
- Balance stock availability with working capital optimization
- In the Business segment, continue to focus on large enterprises and schools, which represent the highest ROI
- Launch new products to match consumer demand; first out is our next generation radon detector

- Expanding market for air quality monitoring
- Revenues in both Consumer and Business expected to grow YoY in Q1 2025
- Particularly high demand for radon products in the Consumer segment, supported by strong sellthrough numbers in January
- Monitoring potential tariff changes in USA
- Gross margin expected to normalize in Q1
- Expecting positive EBITDA for 2H 2025 and for full year 2026
| Guidance | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|
| Revenues (USD m) | 9.0 – 11.0 |

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This presentation was prepared in connection with the Q4 results released on February 6th, 2025. Information contained herein will not be updated. The following slides should also be read and considered in connection with the information given orally during the presentation.



