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Akastor Investor Presentation 2019

Feb 13, 2019

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Fourth Quarter Results 2018 Akastor ASA

Karl Erik Kjelstad (CEO) & Leif Borge (CFO)

Fornebu | 13 February 2019

Presenters and agenda

Group highlights

Portfolio companies highlights

Leif Borge Chief Financial Officer Financial update

Q&A session

Q4 2018 highlights

  • Revenue of NOK 1.1 billion, 22% percent growth year-on-year
  • Revenue of NOK 266 million from AKOFS Offshore not included
  • EBITDA from continuing operations NOK 63 million
  • EBITDA of NOK 144 million from AKOFS Offshore not included
  • Net interest-bearing debt of NOK 146 million, increase of NOK 70 million in the quarter
  • First Geo and AGR combine to create leading provider of well management, reservoir services and software provider – transaction expected to close first half of 2019
  • Refinancing of NOK 2.5 billion credit facility in place with a consortium of 5 banks
  • Arbitration outcome of legacy matter related to former Akastor owned company, Managed Pressure Operations Ltd (MPO). Provision is recognized for maximum financial impact of USD 29 million, of which USD 23 million recognized in the quarter

New CEO and Chairman in MHWirth

MHWirth strengthens leadership – Merrill A. "Pete" Miller Jr. appointed Executive Chairman and Eirik Bergsvik appointed CEO

Akastor ASA (OSE: AKA), an oil service investment company, today announced that Pete Miller has been appointed Executive Chairman of MHWirth and Eirik Bergsvik as CEO. Both changes are effective today.

Akastor Chairman Kristian Røkke says: "Pete Miller has an incredible track record and we are pleased to have him take the helm of MHWirth. Akastor's ambition is to expand MHWirth through a combination of organic growth and M&A, positioning the company for an eventual market recovery. Akastor will focus its resources on supporting this growth plan and target a stand-alone IPO of MHWirth over the next five years."

Mr. Miller says: "I'm thrilled with the opportunity presented by MHWirth. The company has a long and rich history in the design and manufacture of drilling equipment. The company remains well positioned in the North Sea, one of the regions showing some of the first signs of an offshore recovery. MHWirth's history and current market position, along with the commitment to growth shown by the Akastor corporate family, create an exceptional and exciting opportunity. While the industry as a whole continues to work through difficult times, I am confident that MHWirth will be ready when the market fully recovers."

Akastor CEO Karl Erik Kjelstad says: "We are excited to bring both Pete Miller and Eirik Bergsvik onboard to lead a transformation of MHWirth. Together they bring tremendous industry insights and a proven track record of developing drilling related businesses. We are proud of what MHWirth has accomplished through the downturn and look forward to building the company over the next phase with an increased focus on business expansion and new technology."

Eirik Bergsvik says: "I know the MHWirth organisation well and what the people stand for, and am looking forward to joining the company. I am impressed with how MHWirth has built a leading technology position and capabilities to help solve industry challenges through delivering greener, safer and more efficient solutions".

Merril A. "Pete" Miller Jr Chairman | MHWirh

Age 68 U.S. citizen Mr Miller has more than 40 years of experience from the oil service industry. He is currently, among others, chairman of Transocean Inc and Ranger Energy Services and board member of Cheasapeak Energy and Borets International.

Other previous experience includes:

  • President and CEO of National Oilwell Varco, a supplier of oilfield services and equipment to the oil and gas industry from 2001 to 2014
  • 15 years at Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company in various senior management positions

Eirik Bergsvik CEO | MHWirth

Age 58 Norwegian citizen Mr Bergsvik has more than 20 years of experience from the oil service industry and previously served the board of MHWirth from 2014 to 2017

Other previous experience includes:

  • CEO of Interwell AS, a leading supplier of down hole products for oil companies from 2011-2017
  • Managing Director of National Oilwell Norway AS, a supplier of oilfield services and equipment to the oil and gas industry from 2006 to 2011

2018 Highlights

Operational highlights Transaction highlights

MHWirth experience strong demand for upgrading rigs with new digital technologies

Open interface: Enables 3'rd party integration of software products Abstraction layer/DEAL: Low risk deployment capabilities – Automation and data driven services on existing rigs. Smart modules.

Data storage and distribution:

Enables services based on analyses of data – utilizing domain knowledge and/or "Big Data" methodologies

DEAL – the gateway to digital drilling Installed base of 8 DEAL systems by end of 2019

DEAL rigs (installed / committed)

West Mira

Transocean Equinox

Transocean Encourage

H1 2019

H1 2019

H1 2019

Mariner

West Chirag

Transocean Spitsbergen

West White Rose

Awilco

Portfolio companies highlights

Akastor portfolio composition

Industrial investments Financial investments

100%
Leading global provider of first-class drilling systems,
products and services
50%
Global provider of subsea well construction and
intervention services
100%
Global provider of solids control and drilling waste
management services
55%1)
Global provider of well design and drilling project
management, HSEQ, reservoir and field management
services
100%
Supplier of vapour recovery technology, systems and
services to O&G installations

1) AGR and First Geo expected to merge in H1 2019

Portfolio Highlights Q4 2018

Contemplated merger between AGR & First Geo expected to close during H1 2019

JV Partners Akastor 2 1 B Debtor Debtor Equity Debt A

Transaction structure Description

Distribution of Equity

  • Akastor holds 100% of legal ownership in AGR and 55% of the economic interest
  • 2 The JV Parners holds 45% of the economic interest in AGR

Distribution of debt

B

1

  • Akastor holds NOK 90 million of debt to AGR, to be purchased for NOK 1 at closing
  • The banks holds NOK 180 million of debt to AGR, nonrecourse to Akastor

Pro forma financials

▪ The combined company had in 2018 a pro forma annual turnover and EBITDA of NOK 671 million and NOK 23 million1), respectively

1) EBITDA adjusted for "one-off" items

Note:

Merged company will be a leading provider of well management-, reservoir-, and subsurface services

Deal rationale

Key market drivers

A volatile year in the oil market …

…reflected in increasing sanctioning activity…

…but fundamentals remain solid, with nearly all developments profitable…

…increased subsea activity…

…Oil co's capacity to spend is growing…

…and rig demand

Financial update

Financials Q4 2018

NOK million Q4
2018
Q4
2017
FY
2018
FY
2017
Revenue 1 090 895 3 800 3 606
EBITDA 63 96 290 116
EBIT 21 23 109 (280)
Net financials (243) (70) (200) (406)
Profit (loss) before tax (222) (48) (91) (686)
Tax income (expense) (77) (117) (103) (20)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations (300) (165) (194) (706)
Net profit (loss) from disc. operations (192) (216) (128) 648
Profit (loss) for the period (492) (380) (322) (58)
Order intake 980 1 291 4 481 3 818
Order backlog 2 692 1 948 2 692 1 948
NCOA 375 857 375 857
Net Capital Employed 4 556 7 566 4 556 7 566

Q4 2018 highlights

  • Revenues up 22% compared with Q4 2017
  • EBITDA in Q4 2017 included NOK 24 million release of onerous lease provisions and NOK 9 million EBITDA from AKOFS Offshore (Avium), thus normalized EBITDA on same level in Q4 2018 as last year
  • Net financial items include non-cash items from financial investments of NOK 176 million and other non-cash items of NOK 62 million (more details on slide 15)
  • Effective tax rate impacted by change in tax rate and items without tax effects in addition to impairment of tax losses carry forwards in certain companies
  • Loss from discontinued operations includes provision of USD 23 million for potential loss as a result of negative arbitration award for Managed Pressure Operations Ltd., which was sold in 2016
  • The Board of Directors has proposed no dividend for fiscal year 2018

Key financials reconciliation

Revenue (NOK million) Q4
2018
Q4
2017
FY
2018
FY
2017
MHWirth 893 739 3 055 3 030
Step Oiltools 79 65 263 242
First Geo 36 27 168 98
Cool Sorption 33 17 101 53
Other 60 59 245 238
Elimination (10) (13) (32) (56)
Reported Group revenue 1 090 895 3 800 3 606
AKOFS Offshore (100%) 266 213 1 107 778
EBITDA (NOK million) Q4
2018
Q4
2017
FY
2018
FY
2017
MHWirth 73 83 281 118
Step Oiltools 7 5 15 9
First Geo (1) (4) 27 (7)
Cool Sorption 3 1 6 (3)
Other (20) 10 (38) 0
Reported Group EBITDA 63 96 290 116
AKOFS Offshore (100%) 144 80 471 213
Net financial items (NOK million) Q4
2018
Q4
2017
FY
2018
FY
2017
Odfjell Drilling (58) - 10 -
Awilco Drilling (49) 19 (3) 19
NES Global Talent 22 12 64 48
DOF Deepwater (35) (69) (102) (212)
AKOFS Offshore (48) - (48) -
Contribution from financial investments (168) (37) (78) (145)
Net interest exp. on external financing (12) (18) (76) (108)
Net foreign exchange gain (loss) (16) 23 (2) 23
Other financial income (expenses) (48) (39) (44) (176)
Net financial items (243) (70) (200) (406)

▪ Odfjell Drilling: the initial gain of the warrant structure of NOK 117 million to be recognized over 6 years (NOK 11 million recognized as of Q4). Due to the reduction of the share price of ODL during Q4, the fair market value of the instrument was reduced with NOK 85 million, which was booked as a loss in the quarter. The net negative result of NOK 58 million also includes the 5% cash interest and the 5% PIK interest on the preferred equity instrument.

▪ AKOFS Offshore: the negative result of NOK 48 million represents 50% of net profit for the company, impacted by impairment of tax loss carried forward in Q4 of NOK 42 million

Cash flow and net debt position

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Net Capital Employed as per Q4 2018

NOK million

MHWirth

  • Project & Products revenues for Q4 were NOK 450 million, an increase of 48% compared to last year
  • DLS revenues for Q4 were NOK 443 million, an increase of 2% compared to last year. 52 active rigs at the end of the year
  • Fourth quarter EBITDA-margin of 8.2%
  • Order backlog and order intake for the fourth quarter amounted to NOK 2.3 billion and NOK 713 million, respectively

Highlights Q4 2018 Installed base per Q4 2018

83 69 68 71 73 EBITDA: 11% 9% 10% 9% 8% Q4 17 751 50% 54% 893 57% Q1 18 Q2 18 36% Q3 18 50% Q4 18 739 731 681 NOK million Project & Products DLS

Quarterly development in revenues and EBITDA-margin

MHWirth installed base hit turning point mid 2017

Inactive units Active units

AKOFS Offshore

Highlights Q4 2018 Fleet overview

  • Revenues for Q4 of NOK 266 million, an increase of 25% year-overyear, due to Wayfarer in operation
  • EBITDA of NOK 144 million (54% margin), increase from previous quarters mainly due to consolidation of Avium Subsea (which is owned 100% by AKOFS Offshore after the transaction with Mitsui)
  • Skandi Santos and Aker Wayfarer continue to have good operational utilization

Quarterly development in revenues and EBITDA-margin*

▪ Seafarer upgrade ongoing according to plan

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NOK million

NES Global Talent

  • Strong contract activity, with further increase in total number of contractors
  • Significant growth in trading performance versus last year, both driven by solid organic growth as well as acquisitions completed in 2018
  • Continued good growth within shale, downstream petrochemicals and life sciences
  • Akastor holds ~17% economic interest in NES

Recent development Award winning workforce solution specialist

ODL preferred equity and warrant instrument

Preferred equity of USD 75m Warrant structure

Instrument description:

  • 5% cash dividend + 5% PIK per annum (semi-annual payment)
  • Call price: 125% year 2, 120% year 3, 115% year 4, 110% year 5, 105% year 6, 100% thereafter
  • Cash dividend step-up: 8.0% p.a. from year 7 and an additional 1.0% step-up per year until a maximum cash dividend of 10.0% p.a.
  • Commitment fee of USD 5.75 million to be paid in Q2 2019
  • Certain rights and covenants1) in favor of Akastor

Instrument payment profile:

USDm 2018e 2019e 2020e 2021e 2022e 2023e 2024e 2025e 2026e
Cash Dividend 2.2 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.8 8.0 9.5 11.0
Acc. PIK 77.2 81.1 85.2 89.5 94.1 98.8 103.8 109.1 114.6
Call price incl. PIK 99.9 100.2 100.8 101.6 102.6 103.8 109.1 114.6
Dividend 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 8 % 9 % 10 %
PIK interest 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %
Call price n.a. 125 % 120 % 115 % 110 % 105 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

1) The agreement contain several covenants, including but not limited to an obligation not to pay dividends or other distributions exceeding 50% of the net profit from the preceding year (unless a similar portion of the preference capital is repaid prior to the distribution), and in any case not pay dividends or make distributions after year 6. Also the agreement includes a change of control covenant pertaining to restructurings with the effect that Odfjell Partner's shareholding falls below 25%

Instrument description:

▪ The total warrant issue comprise six tranches with 987,500 warrants per tranche, amounting to a total 5,925,000 warrants. Furthermore, one warrant can be exercised for one share (1-to-1 ratio) for a price of USD 0.01 per share. Maximum number of share allocation if share price in ODL has increased with 20% p.a.

Warrant overview:

Exercise dates

• Schedule 4.2: If any warrants remain unexercised at the ultimate exercise date in 2024, the holder will receive a number of shares determined linearly according to:

× [ ℎ @ 31 2024 − 36] (107.5 − 36)

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Other Holdings

Highlights Q4 2018

  • Revenues for the fourth quarter were NOK 147 million, an increase of 35% compared to last year. EBITDA margin was negatively impacted by transaction costs related to the AGR transaction
  • Step Oiltools: Revenues in Q4 of NOK 79 million, up 20% from previous year. EBITDA of NOK 7 million, up NOK 3 million from last year
  • First Geo: Revenue in Q4 of NOK 36 million, up 33% compared with previous year. EBITDA of NOK -1 million (net of transaction costs related to the AGR transaction)
  • Cool Sorption: Revenues in Q4 of NOK 33 million, up 93% from previous year. EBITDA of NOK 3 million, up NOK 2 million from last year

Quarterly development in revenues and EBITDA-margin*

Q4 summary Way forward

  • Operations in portfolio companies on track
  • Still challenging market, but signs of market recovery – timing hard to predict
  • Re-financing in place provides financial flexibility

  • Clarified strategy for MHWirth buy and build, targeting future IPO

  • Pursue value enhancing M&A opportunities
  • Continued capital discipline

Appendix

Transactions track-record since inception in 2014

Note: 1) Pref shares USD 75m + warrants 2) cash gain 3) Plus earnout of max USD 65m

Condensed consolidated Income Statement

Fourth Quarter Full Year
NOK million 2018 2017 2018 2017
Operating revenues and other income 1 090 895 3 800 3 606
Operating expenses (1 027) (799) (3 509) (3 490)
EBITDA 63 96 290 116
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (41) (73) (181) (396)
Operating profit (loss) 21 23 109 (280)
Net financial items (243) (70) (200) (406)
Profit (loss) before tax (222) (48) (91) (686)
Tax income (expense) (77) (117) (103) (20)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations (300) (165) (194) (706)
Net profit (loss) from discontinued operations (192) (216) (128) 648
Profit (loss) for the period (492) (380) (322) (58)

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

December 31 December
31
NOK million 2018 2017
Deferred tax asset 374 661
Intangible assets 1 260 1 435
Property, plant and equipment 825 4 419
Other non-current assets 62 100
Equity accounted investees and other Investments 2 557 546
Non-current interest-bearing
receivables
- 1
Total non-current assets 5 078 7 163
Current operating assets 3 472 2 946
Other current
assets
- 51
Current interest-bearing receivables 257 -
Cash and cash equivalents 198 168
Total current assets 3 927 3 165
Total assets 9 005 10
328
Equity attributable to equity holders of Akastor ASA 4 317 5 277
Total equity 4 317 5 277
Deferred tax liabilities 9 10
Employee benefit obligations 332 349
Other non-current liabilities and provisions 556 330
Non-current
borrowings
588 2 133
Total non-current liabilities 1 485 2 823
Current operating liabilities and provisions 3 189 1 829
Current borrowings 14 399
Total current liabilities 3 203 2 228
Total liabilities and equity 9 005 10 328

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash flows

Fourth Quarter Full Year
NOK million 2018 2017 2018 2017
Profit (loss) for the period (492) (380) (322) (58)
(Profit)
loss for the period –
discontinued operations
192 216 128 (648)
Depreciation,
amortization and impairment –
continuing operations
41 73 181 396
Other adjustments for non-cash items and changes in operating assets and
liabilities
186 183 327 (363)
Net cash from operating activities (72) 92 315 (673)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (8) (26) (95) (70)
Payments for capitalized development (29) (9) (36) (27)
Proceeds (payments) related to sale of subsidiaries, net of cash (12) (3) 1 103 921
Cash flow from other investing activities (70) 74 (726) (33)
Net cash from investing activities (120) 35 247 790
Changes in external borrowings 173 (113) (481) (391)
Net cash from financing activities 173 (113) (481) (391)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (25) (29) (50) (45)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (45) (14) 30 (319)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 243 183 168 487
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 198 168 198 168

Alternative Performance Measures (1 of 2)

Akastor discloses alternative performance measures as a supplement to the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Such performance measures are used to provide an enhanced insight into the operating performance, financing abilities and future prospects of the group.

These measures are calculated in a consistent and transparent manner and are intended to provide enhanced comparability of the performance from period to period. It is Akastor's experience that these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties.

  • EBITDA earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, corresponding to "Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment" in the consolidated income statement.
  • EBIT earnings before interest and tax, corresponding to "Operating profit (loss)" in the consolidated income statement
  • Capex and R&D capitalization a measure of expenditure on PPE or intangible assets that qualify for capitalization
  • Order intake represents the estimated contract value from the contracts or orders that are entered into or committed in the reporting period
  • Order backlog represents the remaining unearned contract value from the contracts or orders that are already entered into or committed at the reporting date

  • Net current operating assets (NCOA) a measure of working capital. It is calculated by current operating assets minus current operating liabilities, excluding financial assets or financial liabilities related to hedging activities

  • Net capital employed a measure of all assets employed in the operation of a business. It is calculated by net current operating assets added by non-current assets and other current assets (excluding non-current interest bearing receivables), minus deferred tax liabilities, employee benefit obligations and other non-current liabilities
  • Gross debt sum of current and non-current borrowing
  • Net debt -gross debt minus cash and cash equivalents
  • Net bank debt Net debt minus liabilities related to financial lease
  • Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) net debt minus non-current and current interest bearing receivables
  • Equity ratio a measure of investment leverage, calculated as total equity divided by total assets at the reporting date
  • Liquidity reserve comprises cash and cash equivalents and undrawn committed credit facilities

Alternative Performance Measures (2 of 2)

NOK million December 31
2018
December 31
2017
Non-current borrowings 588 2 133
Current borrowings 14 399
Gross debt 601 2 533
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents 198 168
Net debt 403 2
364
Less:
Finance lease liabilities - 1 494
Net bank
debt
403 871
Net debt 403 2 364
Less:
Non-current
interest-bearing receivables
- 1
Current interest-bearing receivables 257 -
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) 146 2 363
NOK million December 31
2018
December 31
2017
Total equity 4 317 5 277
Divided
by Total assets
9 005 10
328
Equity
ratio
48% 51%
Cash and cash equivalents 198 168
Undrawn committed credit facilities 2 012 1 400
Liquidity reserve 2 210 1
568
NOK million December 31
2018
December 31
2017
Current operating assets 3 472 2
946
Less:
Current operating liabilities
3 189 1 829
Derivative financial instruments (92) 74
NCOA related to AKOFS Offshore - 186
Net current operating assets (NCOA) 375 857
Plus:
NCOA related to AKOFS Offshore - 186
Total
non-current assets
5 078 7 163
Other current assets - 51
Less:
Non-current interest-bearing
receivables
- 1
Deferred tax liabilities 9 10
Employee benefit obligations 332 349
Other non-current liabilities 556 330
Net capital employed 4 556 7 566

Key figures

AKASTOR GROUP

NOK million Q4 17 Q1 18 Q2 18 Q3 18 Q4 18 YTD 2018
Operating revenue and
other income
895 881 873 955 1 090 3 800
EBITDA 96 63 78 87 63 290
EBIT 23 16 31 41 21 109
CAPEX and R&D capitalization 35 17 8 68 37 131
NCOA 857 687 617 547 375 375
Net capital employed 7 566 7 196 7 461 4 771 4 556 4 556
Order intake 1 291 1 068 1 635 799 980 4 481
Order backlog 1 948 2 123 2 907 2 759 2 692 2 692
Employees 2 015 1 991 1 970 1 790 1 775 1 775

Split per Company (1 of 3)

MHWIRTH

NOK million Q4 17 Q1 18 Q2 18 Q3 18 Q4 18 YTD 2018
Operating revenue and
other income
739 731 681 751 893 3 055
EBITDA 83 69 68 71 73 281
EBIT 33 37 36 39 45 156
CAPEX and R&D capitalization 19 4 8 11 36 58
NCOA 995 782 671 613 405 405
Net capital employed 2 783 2 499 2 347 2 258 2 113 2 113
Order intake 1 134 724 1 466 640 713 3 544
Order backlog 1 718 1 709 2 504 2 398 2 282 2 282
Employees 1 456 1 437 1 412 1 422 1 424 1 424

Split per Company (2 of 3)

AKOFS OFFSHORE 1)

NOK million Q4 17 Q1 18 Q2 18 Q3 18 Q4 18 YTD 2018
Operating revenue and
other income
213 262 289 290 266 1 107
EBITDA 80 86 123 118 144 471
EBIT (2) 7 (280) 78 68 (127)
CAPEX and R&D capitalization 15 11 (1) 54 124 188
NCOA 186 238 217 214 180 180
Net capital employed 4 154 3 954 3 629 4 778 4 915 4 915
Order intake 12 (26) 2 936 42 4 2 956
Order backlog 4 917 4 340 6 633 6 286 6 250 6 250
Employees 180 185 186 190 202 202

1) Figures presented on a 100% basis. Akastor's share of net profit from the joint venture is presented as part of "net financial items"

Split per Company (3 of 3)

OTHER HOLDINGS

NOK million Q4 17 Q1 18 Q2 18 Q3 18 Q4 18 YTD 2018
Operating revenue and
other income
159 148 197 197 207 749
EBITDA 4 (14) 2 5 (11) (18)
EBIT (20) (29) (13) (8) (24) (74)
CAPEX and R&D capitalization 1 3 1 2 2 8
NCOA (138) (95) (54) (66) (30) (30)
Net capital employed 628 743 1 485 1 372 1 357 1 357
Order intake 164 345 174 156 267 943
Order backlog 231 416 404 361 408 408
Employees 379 369 372 368 351 351

Copyright and disclaimer

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Disclaimer

This Presentation includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements and this Presentation are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for Akastor ASA and Akastor ASA's (including subsidiaries and affiliates) lines of business. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and industries that are or will be major markets for Akastor ASA. oil prices, market acceptance of new products and services, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time in the Presentation. Although Akastor ASA believes that its expectations and the Presentation are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved or that the actual results will be as set out in the Presentation. Akastor ASA is making no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the Presentation, and neither Akastor ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use.