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Aker Horizons Interim / Quarterly Report 2025

May 8, 2025

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First-quarter results 2025

8 May 2025

Main developments

Aker Carbon Capture: First portion of NOK 3.5bn dividend paid to shareholders in Q1

  • Net to AKH: NOK 1.26bn dividend received in March, NOK 0.26bn in May
  • Earn-out of NOK 71m related to Hafslund Celsio contract award paid by SLB
  • High commercial activity in SLB Capturi with several tenders in process

Completed refinancing of MRP, securing funding for growth in core markets South Africa and APAC

  • Three projects of combined 350 MW advancing toward financial close within next 18 months in South Africa
  • Sale of Colombia portfolio, totaling 675 MW, to local developer Celsia
  • New CEO, Morten Henriksen, appointed and relocation of corporate headquarters from Dublin to Oslo

Exploring potential for data centers with Nordkraft in the north of Norway

  • Potential data center could leverage the ready-to-build Kvandal site
  • Narvik Green Ammonia awaiting feedback on grid application, DG2 postponed until clarity on grid is obtained

SuperNode completed initial full-scale testing of their superconducting technology

  • Prototype of SuperNode's full-scale superconducting system tested successfully in own facility in March
  • A demo with 30 meters transmission distance to be conducted mid-2025

Aker Carbon Capture: Dividends received

Leading industrial partnership with SLB

strategic entry in North America while continuing Northern European leadership and exploring position in rest of Europe and Middle East

Selected projects and deliveries:

100,000 tn CO2 p.a. in operation

400,000 tn CO2 p.a. hand over completed 2024

500,000 tn CO2 p.a. hand over 2025/2026

350,000 tn CO2 contract award

800,000 tn CO2 FEED contract

Mainstream Renewable Power

Mainstream Renewable Power

Global pure-play renewable energy company

Highlights

  • Chile Andes Renovables platform (1.0 GW fully operational); commercial margin was affected by the nationwide blackout on February 25th and the subsequent precautionary reduction in transmission line capacity
  • Chile Ckhúri 109 MW onshore wind project construction experiencing delays however on target for COD in H2 2025
  • South Africa Continued progress on construction with Corporate PPA project targeting COD at the end of Q2 2025 and Ilikwa with COD target in late H1 2026
  • South Africa Three projects are advancing toward financial close within the next 18 months, with a combined expected capacity of 350 MW
  • Sale of 675 MW portfolio of predominantly early-stage wind and solar assets in Colombia
  • Appointment of Morten Henriksen as Group CEO from April, relocation of corporate headquarters from Dublin to Oslo
  • MRP continues to review the commercial viability of its offshore wind portfolio with a target to realize accelerated exits, amid supply chain risks, a challenging regulatory environment and political uncertainty facing the sector

Andes operational update

Andes commercial margin1

  • Overall results for the quarter ended broadly in line with target
  • Margin declined compared to previous quarters, primarily due to a blackout in Chile on February 25th and reduced capacity on the main North–South Central transmission line through March 18th.

Tariff Stabilization Law adjustments

• In 2025, Tariff Stabilization Law reassessments are expected to be minimal, as the historical pick-up resulting from the 2021 price freeze has largely been settled

Andes quarterly commercial margin (EURm)2

  1. Excluding intragroup shareholder loan

1. Generation revenue net of system cost and PPA commitment

2. Q4, Q3 and Q2 2024 margin includes EUR 7m, EUR 6m and EUR 20m, respectively, from reassessment revenues for prior periods due to the Tariff Stabilisation Law

3. Mezzanine debt nominal value at 31 March 2025 was EUR 140m, and EUR 79m on a carrying value basis

Construction update

Construction progressing toward COD targets

97.5 MW1 , solar PV – Corporate PPA

  • Partnership between Mainstream Renewable Power (49%) and B-BBEE investors (51%)
  • November 2023: Financial close reached, supported by 20-year Corporate PPA with Sasol and Air Liquide
  • Commercial operation date (COD) by end Q2 2025

50 MW1 , solar PV - Ilikwa

  • Partnership between Mainstream Renewable Power (70%) and Investec Bank Limited (30%)
  • October 2024: Financial close reached, marking Mainstream's first dedicated Renewable Energy Supply Agreements (RESA2 ) project
  • Construction has started; commercial operation targeted H1 2026

109 MW1 , onshore wind - Ckhúri

  • Partnership between Mainstream Renewable Power (90%) and Ares Management (10%)
  • 2024: Resumed construction across main site, substation, and overhead line
  • Commercial operation targeted in H2 2025

1. Gross figures

  1. B-BBEE: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

  2. RESA: New flexible PPA product where private customers can procure from a group of generating facilities, achieving many of the same benefits as PPAs, but with more flexible terms such as shorter-term energy contracts of between 5 and 10 years

Development pipeline – Core growth markets

Selected upcoming development project milestones

South Africa

100 MW1 , solar PV - Vrede

  • Targeting Renewable Energy Supply Agreements (RESAs)
  • Financial close within the next 12 months
  • Pre-construction stage, grid capacity reserved, project procurement and debt financing underway

150 MW1 , onshore wind - Waaihoek

  • Financial close within the next 12 months
  • Project moved to pre-construction stage in April with permitting completed, land secured and grid capacity reserved

100 MW1 , solar PV - Vlakfontein

  • Financial close anticipated in mid 2026
  • Pre-construction stage with permitting completed, land secured and grid capacity reserved
    1. South Africa: 100% MRP ownership (Gross MW = Net MW)

Australia

533 MW2 , onshore wind – Sunny Corner (51% MRP Ownership)

  • Partnership with Someva Renewables
  • Installation of met mast Q2 2025
  • Development work-streams ongoing to submit applications for planning approvals

639 MW3 , onshore wind – Harrami

  • Long-term land tenure secured in Q1-25
  • Development studies ongoing in preparation for submission of planning approvals

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Asset Development

Aker Horizons Asset Development

Developing sustainable industrial assets

Highlights

  • Exploring potential for data centers together with Nordkraft, leveraging the ready-to-build Kvandal site
  • Strong customer interest from data center players
  • NVE grid concession application for expansion of current capacity at Kvandal progressing
  • Feedback from public hearing for Ballangsleira zoning implemented and updated zoning plan submitted in April
  • Narvik Green Ammonia awaiting feedback from Statnett on grid application, DG2 postponed until clarity on grid is obtained

Asset Development: Capitalize on Powered Land

9 highly attractive sites secured, strategically located close to power grid and logistic infrastructure

Powered Land 80/20 partnership with regional utility Nordkraft Ready-to-build Kvandal site with 230 MW grid installed

NO1-NO5 refers to pricing zones for electricity in Norway. Unit "ha" is hectare

  1. Excluding NO4

  2. Range between EUR/MWh 37-69 in SE1-SE4 Source: Nord Pool

Aker Horizons Asset Development

Potential for data centers at Kvandal

Narvik Green Ammonia

Further progress dependent on grid award from Statnett

Signed term sheet w/ VNG

250 MW Statnett reservation

Signed 10-year PPA

DG2 Timing dependant on grid award

Key information and updates

– 430 MW / 350 ktpa green ammonia abating 500k tpa of CO2

– 10-year PPA with Statkraft and 250 MW grid reserved with Statnett. Additional 200 MW application submitted

– Planned farm-down to industrial partners at DG2

Key updates

  • Awaiting outcome of 200 MW grid application with Statnett
  • Cost reductions being implemented due to increased uncertainty
  • Pending outcome of grid application, DG2 timeline will be revisited

Financials

AKH consolidated income statement Q1 20251

Amounts in NOKm1 ACC MRP AAD Other & elim. Q1 25 Total Q4 24 Total2
Operating revenues and other income 0 631 6 6 643 639
Operating expenses -7 -735 -37 -25 -804 -727
EBITDA -7 -104 -31 -19 -161 -88
Depreciation, amortizations and impairments 0 -132 -1 -1 -134 -82
EBIT -7 -236 -31 -20 -295 -170
Share of profit (loss) JV's -41 -12 0 -9 -62 -81
Net financial items 65 -265 -3 -157 -360 -312
Tax benefit (expense) -9 -2 0 0 -10 -10
Profit (loss) discontinued operations 71 0 0 0 71 -2
Net profit (loss) 79 -514 -35 -186 -656 -575
AKH's share of net profit (loss) 34 -285 -30 -186 -467 -338
  1. Restated to reflect final Q4 24 financials

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Net capital employed

  1. Net capital employed is a measure of all assets employed in the operation of a business. The number reflects AKH's share of the portfolio companies net capital employed, calculated as total assets less liabilities.

  2. Net capital employed restated to reflect final Q4 24 financials

  3. Book value related to OFW NOK 0.8bn (100% basis, AKH holds 58.4% of MRP equity). Please see note 12 in annual report 2024 for sensitivities.

External financing and commitments

Ongoing process to optimize overall capital structure

Overview of debt financing facilities and commitments

Debt Total facility
incl. PIK
Key terms as of March 31, 2025
Revolving credit
facility1
EUR 500m Maturity May 2025 (Undrawn, will not be extended)
Senior unsecured
green bond1
NOK 2,500m 3m NIBOR + 325 bps coupon per annum with maturity in August 2025
Subordinated
shareholder loan
NOK 2,585m 6.0% coupon per annum, with deferral option against a 1.0% deferral
fee with maturity in January 2026
Subordinated
convertible bond
NOK 1,596m3 1.5% coupon per annum (PIK). Initial conversion price at NOK 43.75 per
share with maturity in February 2026
Commitments Total amount Key terms
MRP DNB facility
commitment
USD 129m AKH commitment to provide MRP shareholder loan, USD 75m
provided in April, remaining USD 53m to be provided in 2025/2026
MRP shareholder
loan
EUR 45m Can be drawn until maturity at year-end 2026, with draw-downs
contingent on reaching certain milestones under new MRP strategy
Sponsor Total amount Key terms
MRP letter of
credit
EUR 45m Can be drawn until maturity at year-end 2026, with draw-downs
contingent on reaching certain milestones under new MRP strategy
  1. Covenant LTV = (Senior interest-bearing debt – cash) / (market value listed companies + book value unlisted companies). As of 31 March 2025, this was –24.2% (vs. covenant of +50%)

  2. EUR/NOK of 11.413 as of 31 March 2025. Expires in May 2025 and will not be extended

  3. NOK 69m of the NOK 1,596m is booked as equity

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DNB facility and new shareholder loan and letter of credit1 USDm

Additional support provided to MRP EURm

Liquidity and net interest-bearing debt

Cash and undrawn RCF1 as of 31 March 2025 NOK million

Net interest-bearing debt as of 31 March 2025 (Book value) NOK million

  1. EURNOK of 11.413 per 31 March 2025

  2. Available as of 31st March. Expires in May 2025 and will not be extended

  3. Excluding MRP commitments

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Mainstream project overview

Asset Portfolio Country Technology Gross Capacity
(MW)
Economic
interest
Net Capacity
(MW)
P50 Production
(GWh/y)
FC COD PPA Tariff PPA Volume
(GWh)
PPA Tenor
(years)
Operational
Alena Andes –
Condor
Chile Wind 86 90% 77.4 291 2019 2021 5281
Rio Escondido Andes –
Condor
Chile Solar PV 145 90% 130.5 452 2019 2022 USD 43 20
Cerro Tigre Andes –
Condor
Chile Wind 185 90% 166.5 463 2019 2022 USD 42 4621 20
Tchamma Andes –
Condor
Chile Wind 175 90% 157.5 456 2019 2022 USD 40 4401 20
Valle Escondido Andes –
Huemul
Chile Solar PV 105 90% 94.5 345 2020 2022
Pampa Tigre Andes –
Huemul
Chile Solar PV 100 90% 90.0 335 2020 2022 USD 39 6381 20
Puelche
Sur
Andes –
Huemul
Chile Wind 156 90% 140.4 472 2020 2023
Llanos del Viento Andes –
Huemul
Chile Wind 160 90% 144.0 453 2020 2023 USD 39 6381 20
Operational Sub Total 1,112 1,001
Construction
Corporate PPA South Africa South Africa Solar PV 97.5 49% 47.8 270 2023 2025 N/A N/A N/A
Ilikwa South Africa South Africa Solar PV 50 70% 35.0 141 2024 2026 N/A N/A N/A
Ckhúri Andes –
Huemul
Chile Wind 109 90% 98.1 354 2020 2025 N/A2 N/A2 N/A2
Caman (On hold) Andes –
Copihue
Chile Wind 148.5 90% 133.7 514 2021 N/A N/A2 N/A2 N/A2
Construction Sub Total 405 315
Development
Late-stage development3 8.9 GW
Early-stage development4 12.9 GW
Development Sub Total5 21.9 GW
Total Pipeline 23.2 GW
  1. For PPAs in Chile, DISCOs have the right, but not the obligation to buy up to the contracted volume of the energy supplied by the generator. However, the DISCOs have the obligation to buy contracted energy prior to making spot market purchases and can only turn to the spot market when demand exceeds the contracted volume under existing PPAs. These Andes Renovables PPAs, which were awarded in 2016, have full CPI indexation from that date.

  2. Ckhúri DISCO PPA terminated July 2023, Caman DISCO PPA terminated December 2024

  3. Late-stage development refers to stage 4 & 5 projects, i.e. those at permit application and pre-construction stage

  4. Early-stage development refers to stage 2 & 3 projects, i.e. those at land signing and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) stage

  5. Total Development refers to projects from stage 2 (land signing) through to stage 5 (pre-construction)

Global pipeline of wind and solar assets

Pipeline reflects assets in development, construction and operation

Note: All figures shown on a net ownership basis at 31 March 2025. LatAm: Sale of Colombia development pipeline (0.6 GW) in April 2025 not reflect in the above numbers. Subtotals and totals may not equal the sum of the amounts shown due to rounding

Mainstream financial information

Amounts in EURm 2023 Q124 Q224 Q324 Q4243 20243 Q125
Revenue 179 45 66 56 47 213 54
EBITDA -138 -8 5 -14 -2 -20 -9
EBIT -687 -24 -8 -127 -8 -167 -20
Net profit -549 -57 -34 -176 -51 -318 -44
Total assets 1869 1,843 1,896 1,716 1,814 1,814 1,783
Cash 224 186 187 183 196 196 201
Equity 671 622 595 409 371 371 316
AKH share of equity 378 349 335 234 211 211 180
Liabilities 1,199 1,221 1,301 1,307 1,442 1,442 1467
Net debt2 760 840 898 902 992 992 994

Key financial information

  • Mainstream's income statement is reflective of the principal activities of development, construction and operation of projects.
  • Commercial margin1 ended at EUR 15 million for the quarter, negatively affected by the nationwide blackout in the Chilean power market on 25 February including follow-on effects, impacting both the internodal price differences and curtailment volumes.
  • Net loss in Q1 of EUR 44 million includes finance expenses of EUR 31 million, of which EUR 11 million relates to the DNB financing facility and EUR 20 million from deferred interest on senior and mezzanine debt related to Andes portfolio.
  • The Andes portfolio in Chile remains the largest component of total assets at over EUR 1.3 billion, with the balance split across property, plant and equipment, cash and receivables.
  • Restricted cash of EUR 158 million at the end of the quarter, mainly related to Andes and South Africa portfolio. Net debt in the quarter reflects drawdown on the financing facility and deferred interest, offset by FX translation effect of USD loans.
  • MRP continues to review its offshore wind portfolio, amid challenges facing the sector, with a view to exiting projects where this is deemed commercially beneficial. Book values of the Offshore Wind portfolio are EUR 67 million at the end of Q1-25. Please refer to note 12 in the Aker Horizons annual report 2024 for sensitivities.

  • Commercial margin reflects generation revenue net of system cost and PPA commitment for the assets in the Andes portfolio

  • Net debt reflects borrowings at carrying values

  • Figures have been restated to reflect final 2024 financial results

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Aker Horizons Asset Development financial information1

Amounts in NOKm 2023 Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 2024 Q125
Revenue 17 1 - 10 2 12 6
EBITDA -223 -65 -36 -18 -26 -144 -31
EBIT -226 -66 -36 -18 -26 -147 -31
Net profit -293 -75 -39 -21 -31 -167 -35
Total assets 959 970 900 928 918 918 973
Cash 93 109 43 38 19 19 71
Equity 695 690 677 707 686 686 744
AKH share of equity 541 529 517 543 524 524 573
Liabilities 263 281 223 222 232 232 229
Net debt -41 -59 8 9 29 29 -26
  • Income statement reflective of the key activities in the period
    • Continuing to mature the projects in the pipeline
    • Establishing partnerships on key assets
  • Project costs consist mainly of own hours and third-party study costs, where a large portion of the spend has been dedicated to maturing the Narvik Green Ammonia project, as well as Powered Land activities (80% owned by Aker Horizons)
  • Assets of NOK 973 million and liabilities of NOK 229 million are mainly related to industrial sites in the Narvik area

  • Aker Horizons Asset Development AS is a fully-owned subsidiary of Aker Horizons. The proforma accounts also include investments and activities to the land portfolio in Northern Norway (80% owned by Aker Horizons)

Sustainability

Sustainability commitment across three core themes

Environment

• We develop green energy and green industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero

Social

• We are dedicated to respect for human rights, and ensure diversity, inclusion and a secure working environment

Governance

• We ensure good corporate governance throughout our organization

Alignment with international frameworks1

Disclaimer

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