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Aker Horizons — Earnings Release 2023
Jul 13, 2023
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Aker Horizons ASA: Second-Quarter and Half-Year Results 2023
Aker Horizons ASA: Second-Quarter and Half-Year Results 2023
Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: "AKH"), a developer of green energy and industry, today
announced results for the second quarter and first half of 2023. Aker Horizons'
net asset value stood at NOK 11.1 billion as of 30 June 2023. The company had a
cash position of NOK 3.6 billion and an undrawn credit facility of EUR 500
million, giving available liquidity of NOK 9.4 billion.
Second-quarter 2023 main developments:
Aker Carbon Capture announced key awards:
· Award of contract for five Just CatchT 100 units to Ørsted in Denmark for a
total value exceeding EUR 200 million
· First major study awarded in North America, an important steppingstone for
new market entry
· Two studies for Just Catch OffshoreT, and one by Söderenergi in Sweden
Mainstream focused on Chile restructuring and growing offshore pipeline:
· Market challenges in Chile continue with mitigation strategy progressing. In
constructive dialogue with lenders on restructuring of the Andes portfolio
· Applications submitted for two offshore wind farms in Sweden and one in
Australia
· 100 MW Corporate power purchase agreement ("PPA") signed with industrial off
-taker in South Africa, progressing towards financial close
Aker Horizons Asset Development matured projects and demonstrated commercial
progress:
· Rjukan Green Hydrogen awarded up to NOK 85 million in grants and up to NOK
50 million in green loan from Innovation Norway
· Signed PPA with Statkraft for significant part of power needed for Narvik
Green Ammonia
· Signed joint development agreement with large European industrial partner
for Narvik Green Ammonia
Kristian Røkke, CEO of Aker Horizons, commented:
"We're seeing the energy transition gaining momentum across the globe, and with
it come new challenges and opportunities. This quarter's report reflects that
dynamic landscape. Mainstream is undergoing challenges in Chile, which we're
actively working to resolve. These hurdles, however, don't diminish our
commitment to sustainable energy projects. Aker Carbon Capture's landmark EUR
200 million contract with Ørsted shows that our solutions in carbon capture are
in demand and contributing to the larger goal of reducing greenhouse gas
emissions."
Aker Horizons' net asset value (NAV) stood at NOK 11.1 billion at the end of the
second quarter. Mainstream as reported in the NAV reflects Aker Horizons' book
value of the investment in the company. An impairment of NOK 2.3 billion to Aker
Horizons' book value was recognized in the second quarter, triggered by the
ongoing restructuring in Chile. Aker Horizons' gross asset value stood at NOK
17.3 billion at 30 June 2023.
ENDS
The Q2 2023 presentation and first-half 2023 report are attached. Aker Horizons
also uploaded its Green Financing Report 2022 today on the company's website:
https://akerhorizons.com/investors/debt/ .
Aker Horizons' CEO Kristian Røkke, CFO Nanna Tollefsen, Asset Development's CFO
Kristoffer Dahlberg and Mainstream's CEO Mary Quaney will present the main
developments in the second quarter of 2023 today at 08:00 CEST followed by a Q&A
session. The presentation, which is open to all, will be held in English and
will be webcast on Aker Horizons' website: https://akerhorizons.com/investors
For further information, please contact:
Marianne Stigset, Communications, Tel: +47 41 18 84 82,
Christian Yggeseth, Investor Relations, Tel: +47 91 51 00 00,
About Aker Horizons
Aker Horizons develops green energy and green industry to accelerate the
transition to Net Zero. The company is active in renewable energy, carbon
capture and hydrogen and develops industrial-scale decarbonization projects. As
part of the Aker group, Aker Horizons applies industrial, technological and
capital markets expertise with a planet-positive purpose to drive
decarbonization globally. Aker Horizons is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and
headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Across its portfolio, the company employs
approximately 1,100 people in 18 countries on five continents.
www.akerhorizons.com
This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU
Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements in
Regulation EU 596/2014 and the Norwegian Securities Trading Act § 5-12. This
stock exchange announcement was published by Marianne Stigset, Communications,
Aker Horizons, on 13 July 2023 at CEST 07:00.