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Investor Presentation May 8, 2024

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First Quarter Results 2024

May 8, 2024

Q1 2024 | Key highlights

Active ownership Solid financial metrics

Norwegian kroner

60bn

72bn Gross Asset Value 74 % listed assets or cash

813kr

623.5kr Share price at Q1

46bn market cap

5.5bn Liquidity reserve

~4bn est. upstream dividends in 2024

Net Asset Value

Per-share NAV

incl. 0.7bn cash

FINANCIALS

Net Asset Value: NOK 60.4bn, vs. NOK 63.2bn previous quarter

Share price: NOK 623.50, -6.4% during the quarter, OSEBX +1.6%, Brent oil price +12.7%

Dividends: NOK 15.5 per share has been paid in Q2 2024, with authorization to pay additional dividend in 2H 2024

OWNERSHIP AGENDA

Aker – a more focused approach

  • Diversification and increase in upstream dividends remains a key strategic priority
  • Solstad Maritime well positioned to contribute to upstream cash from second half 2024
  • Aker BP +9% increased dividends in 2024 vs. 2023

Aker – deepening collaboration with SLB

  • Aker Horizons: Aker Carbon Capture to form a JV with SLB, creating a diversified, global carbon capture player
  • SLB to pay NOK 4.12bn in cash to ACC at closing for 80% ownership of JV
  • ACC retains NOK 0.4bn cash, plus performance-based payments of up to NOK 1.36bn

Solstad – refinancing completed

  • Well-positioned with a robust industrial platform, modern fleet of high-end vessels, healthy balance sheet
  • Intention to IPO Solstad Maritime within 12 months following share issue planned in June 2024
  • Positive market outlook, ambition to initiate quarterly dividends during second half 2024

Aker BioMarine – evaluating strategic alternatives for 'Feed Ingredients' segment

  • In-line with Aker's ownership agenda to maximize shareholder value creation over time
  • The Feed Ingredients segment is the world's largest krill harvester and producer of krill meal

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PORTFOLIO

Aker BP strong production at 448 mboepd, low production costs at USD 6.1 per boe, low emissions at 3.0 CO2e per boe* Akastor after quarter-end received a positive arbitration settlement of USD 108 million (excl. interest) Cognite continued positive commercial development, strong on SaaS revenues

2024

15.5

A more focused Aker

Objective of long-term industrial development remains firm – but with greater focus

  • Fewer and larger portfolio companies, within key global megatrends, contributing meaningfully
  • Reinvestment opportunities supporting diversified and increased upstream cash and NAV growth
  • Some exposure to high risk/high reward opportunities
  • Reduce net-interest bearing debt significantly towards 2027 from NOK 5bn today
  • Maintain Investment Grade (IG) credit rating

A more focused Aker – recent events

Aker Carbon Capture – Combining with SLB Solstad Maritime – Timeline

  • Creating a diversified, global carbon capture player
  • Combining their complimentary technology portfolios, expertise and operations platforms
  • Accelerate R&D and international growth
  • Bringing carbon capture solutions to market more quickly and more economically
  • SLB to own 80%, Aker Carbon Capture (ACC) to own 20%
    • SLB to pay NOK 4.12bn in cash to ACC at closing, plus performancebased payment of up to NOK 1.36bn
      -

▪ ACC to retain NOK 0.4bn of cash

Aker Horizons owns 43.3% of Aker Carbon Capture, prior to closing of the transaction Akerowns 67.3% of Aker Horizons

  • June 2024: NOK 750 million share issue
    • Directed at all shareholders in Solstad Offshore outside Aker, guaranteed by Aker
    • Subscription rights to be issued (and tradeable on N-OTC) in conjunction with prospectus approval, expected in May/June
    • Subscription period to commence shortly thereafter
  • Intention to IPO at latest within 12 months following share issue
  • Ambition to initiate quarterly dividends during 2H 2024

Q1 2024 | Asset Base of NOK 72 billion

Portfolio composition (GAV)

NOK billion, % share of GAV % of GAV per Q1 2024 vs. (per Q1 2023) 74% Renewables and green technology Software Unlisted investments Listed investments Industrial Holdings Financial Investments TOTAL: 60.1 11.6 1.4 50% 36.1 Other financial investments 0.6 2% 1.4 6% 4.4 Listed financial investments 1.7 Real estate invest. 0.7 Cash 11% 7.5 9% 6.7 1% 0.7 0% 0.0 2.6 ** * * * * * GROSS ASSET VALUE (GAV): 71.7 4.6 Interest-bearing assets * 3.3 Solstad Maritime* & Solstad Offshore 5%

Sector composition (GAV)

1) Est. total combined turnover in 2023 in companies in which Aker is the largest investor (excl. Subsea in AKSO) 2) Where Aker is a shareholder directly or indirectly, incl. Aker Carbon Capture Energy services sector: Aker Solutions, Akastor, Solstad Offshore & Solstad Maritime, AMSC and AMSC TRS

*Reflected at book value **Reflecting the latest transaction value

Q1 2024 | Net Asset Value development

NOK billion, % change

*Incl. dividends received from Aker BP and AMSC during Q1 2024

6 Net asset value is determined by applying the market value of exchange-listed shares, most recent transaction value for non-listed assets subject to material transaction with third parties, while book value is used for other assets

Q1 2024 | NAV per share NOK 813, value adjusted equity 84%

Net asset value (NAV) development per share vs. share price NOK per share NOK billion, % NAV as share of gross asset value Net asset value (NAV) composition 901 953 968 929 770 862 843 655 635 692 825 810 756 706 720 672 609 660 666 624 625 0 200 400 600 800 1 000 1 200 Q1 2021 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2022 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2023 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2024 May 7 2024 838 954 1 006 900 803 851 813 Share price Dividend allocated per share NAV per share (after dividend allocation) 60.1 (84%) 10.9 (15%) 0.7 Gross Asset Value Liabilities 71.7 11.3 60.4 (84%) Industrial holdings Financial investments ex. cash Cash Liabilities

Investing along attractive long-term global megatrends

Exposure to megatrends with strong potential for secular growth, good profitability and strong cash flow generation

Financial Investments

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Financial Investments

Q1 2024 | Overview

Total Financial Investments – as share of Gross Asset Value (per 31.03.2024)

NOK billion

Aker's investments in Solstad has been moved to the Industrial Holdings segment from Q1 2024 onwards, historical numbers have been re -presented

Financial Investments

Q1 2024 | Cash

Cash – as share of Gross Asset Value (per 31.03.2024)

Cash decreased by NOK 75 million to NOK 699 million
+2,181m Issuance of new bond and net changes in debt
+855m Dividends received
-2,434m Investments in portfolio companies
-449m Loans to portfolio companies
-286m Operating expenses and net interest
+58m Net other
-75m Change in the quarter

Financial Investments Q1 2024 | Listed financial investments

Listed financial investments – as share of Gross Asset Value (per 31.03.2024)

Developments in the quarter

  • Investment in Solstad Offshore is reported as part of Industrial Holdings as of 1 January 2024 and comparative figures are re-presented correspondingly
  • Value decrease of investment in Philly Shipyard of NOK 130m and in Akastor of NOK 72m
  • Value increase of AMSC equity investment of NOK 4m, and dividend income from AMSC of NOK 19m (from shares and Total Return Swaps)

Listed financial investments

NOK million Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 23 Q4 23 Q1 24
Akastor 1 148 1 112 1 193 1 173 1 100
Philly
Shipyard
318 289 242 379 249
AMSC (excl. TRS) 569 547 564 369 373
Total value 2 036 1 948 1 999 1 920 1 722
AMSC TRS* (89) (120) (90) 4 9

(*included in interest-free liabilities if negative and other financial investments if positive)

Financial Investments Q1 2024 | Other financial investments

Other financial investments – as share of Gross Asset Value (per 31.03.2024)

Developments in the quarter

  • Real estate: increased by NOK 40m, due to loan issued
  • Interest-bearing receivables: increased to NOK 4.6bn due to loan issued to Cognite of NOK 276m and Akastor of NOK 95m in the quarter. Include a NOK 2bn loan- and a NOK 1.25bn convertible loan to Aker Horizons
  • Other equity investments: increased to NOK 2.1bn, driven by increased investment in ICP of NOK 159m and value increase in Seetee of NOK 124m

Other financial investments

NOK million Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 23 Q4 23 Q1 24
Real estate 993 993 1 158 1 313 1 353
Interest bearing receivables 4 297 4 272 4 056 4 092 4 556
Other equity investments 2 610 1 640 1 644 1 647 2 057
Non-interest bearing assets 408 1 516 1 575 601 662
Fixed assets 513 513 508 505 517
Total value 8 821 8 934 8 942 8 160 9 145

Financial Statements

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Q1 2024 | Balance Sheet and Fair value adjustments

(after dividend allocation of NOK 15.50 per share)

NOK million NOK billion

Book value Fair value adjusted
Combined
Balance
Sheet
Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q1 2024
Non-interest bearing and fixed non-current assets 1 023 1 096 1 023 1 096
Interest bearing assets 4 722 5 226 4 722 5 226
Investments 23
808
27
102
65
462
64
567
Non-interest bearing current receivables 84 83 84 83
Cash and cash equivalents 774 699 774 699
Total Assets (GAV) 30 411 34 206 72 064 71 671
Shareholders'
equity
(NAV)
20
399
21
803
62
052
59
268
Non-interest bearing debt 246 337 246 337
Interest-bearing debt 8 615 10 914 8 615 10 914
Allocated dividend 1 152 1 152 1 152 1 152
Total Equity and Liabilities 30 411 34 206 72 064 71 671
Net interest-bearing receivables (liabilities) (3 119) (4 989) (3 119) (4 989)
Equity ratio (%) 67.1% 63.7% 86.1% 82.7%
Equity per share (NOK) 275 294 835 798

Q1 2024 | Robust financial position – solid liquidity, low LTV

NOK 5.0bn Net interest-bearing debt

For full details on interest-bearing items and loans, visit: www.akerasa.com/en/investors/treasury

1 External interest-bearing debt adj. for cash divided by Gross Asset Value excl. cash

2 Interest-bearing debt adj. for cash and interest-bearing receivables divided by Gross Asset Value excl. cash and interest-bearing receivables

BBB-IG rating 14% Loan-to-value (net LTV)1

8% NIBD2

74% of Gross Asset Value in listed assets and cash

Q1 2024 | Robust financial position – Debt maturity profile

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Q1 2024 | Income statement

NOK million

Combined
Income
statement
Year
2022
Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Year
2023
Q1 2024
Operating revenues - - - - - - -
Operating expenses (370) (105) (96) (97) (106) (404) (106)
EBITDA (370) (105) (96) (97) (106) (404) (106)
Depreciation (32) (7) (9) (8) (9) (33) (9)
Dividends received 2 765 796 1 038 787 1 786 4 407 859
Value change (4 114) (1 376) (1 662) (533) 337 (3 234) 800
Net other financial items (149) (221) (154) 30 (1 425) (1 770) (145)
Profit (loss) before tax (1 900) (914) (883) 179 584 (1 034) 1 400

Proud ownership

  • Active ownership
  • Megatrend-oriented
  • Proven track-record
  • Industrial expertise
  • Financial flexibility
  • Unique ecosystem
  • ESG and digital focus

Appendix

*Share price development from Sept 8, 2004 when Aker ASA was re-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. NAV value in the graph is per year-end, after dividends paid.

Dividend Policy: annual dividends of 2-4% of value-adjusted equity (NAV) at year-end

Net Asset Value (NAV) details

per 1Q 2024
Net Asset Value (NAV) details
1Q 2022
2Q 2022
3Q 2022
4Q 2022
1Q 2023
2Q 2023
3Q 2023
4Q 2023
1Q 2024
Number
Ownership
Share of
of shares
share
total assets

Aker BP
133 757 576
21,2%
50,4%
44 220
45 758
41 813
40 676
34 282
33 680
39 592
39 525
36 088
("GAV") less liabilities.
Aker Solutions
193 950 894
39,4%
10,5%
5 003
5 190
7 397
7 254
7 378
7 545
8 379
8 150
7 529
Aker BioMarine
68 132 830
77,7%
6,1%
3 396
3 386
3 056
2 592
2 647
2 320
2 678
3 134
4 361
Net asset value is a core performance

Solstad Maritime Holding
190 355 330
47,4%
3,1%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 250
indicator at Aker ASA. NAV expresses Aker's
Solstad Offshore
27 089 493
32,9%
1,5%
330
571
331
678
598
439
520
1 002
1 061
underlying value and is a key determinant
Aker Horizons
464 285 714
67,3%
2,0%
10 516
7 391
6 398
5 987
4 323
3 152
2 131
2 022
1 439
of the company's dividend policy (annual
Cognite
7 059 549
50,5%
9,3%
6 684
6 684
6 684
6 684
6 684
6 684
6 684
6 684
6 684
dividend payments of 2-4 percent of NAV).
SalMar Aker Ocean
15 000 000
15,0%
0,9%
655
656
656
656
656
656
656
656
656

Net asset value is determined by applying
Aize
4 378 700
67,6%
0,1%
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
the market value of exchange-listed shares,
Total Industrial Holdings
83,9%
70 842
69 674
66 371
64 563
56 605
54 513
60 676
61 211
60 105
most recent transaction value for non-listed
Cash
1,0%
4 406
2 035
2 502
1 290
1 162
876
1 454
774
699
assets subject to material transaction with
Real Estate
1,9%
958
958
973
973
993
993
1 158
1 313
1 353
third parties, while book value is used for
Aker Property Group
1 000
100.0%
1,9%
958
958
973
973
993
993
1 158
1 313
1 353
other assets.
Listed financial investments
2,4%
1 612
1 701
1 613
1 854
2 036
1 948
1 999
1 920
1 722
Aker's assets (Aker ASA and holding

Akastor
100 565 292
36.7%
1,5%
823
838
869
927
1 148
1 112
1 193
1 173
1 100
companies) consist largely of equity
AMSC (direct investment)*
13 701 416
19.1%
0,5%
375
474
405
598
569
547
564
369
373
investments in the Industrial Holdings
Philly Shipyard
7 237 631
57.6%
0,3%
414
389
339
329
318
289
242
379
249
segment, and of cash, receivables and other
Interest-bearing assets
6,4%
4 114
4 064
4 169
4 172
4 297
4 272
4 056
4 092
4 556
equity investments in the Financial
Aker Horizons
2,8%
1 992
1 993
1 993
1 994
1 994
1 995
1 995
1 996
1 996
Investments segment. Other assets consist
Aker Horizons convertible bond
1,8%
1 218
1 218
1 227
1 227
1 236
1 236
1 246
1 246
1 255
mainly of fixed and other interest-free
NOK million
Net asset value ("NAV") is Gross asset value
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cognite 0,4% 282
Ghana FPSO Company
0,3%
329
195
213
191
203
-
206
197
209
assets. The financial tables in this appendix
Aize
0,0%
224
224
224
235
235
235
-
-
-
show the composition of Aker's assets.
Other interest-bearing assets
1,1%
351
434
512
526
628
806
610
654
813
*Aker ASA holds direct exposure to
Other equity investments
2,9%
2 158
2 172
2 417
2 379
2 610
1 640
1 644
1 647
2 057
Fixed and other interest-free assets
1,6%
825
1 002
908
882
921
2 029
2 083
1 107
1 179
13 701 416 shares in AMSC ASA, equivalent
Total Financial Investments
16,1%
14 074
11 932
12 583
11 551
12 019
11 758
12 395
10 854
11 566
to 19.07% of the shares and votes of the
company, and financial exposure to
Gross Asset Value (GAV)
100,0%
84 916
81 607
78 954
76 114
68 624
66 271
73 071
72 064
71 671
22 155 088 underlying shares through two
External interest-bearing debt
(10 003)
(9 489)
(9 760)
(8 976)
(8 668)
(8 743)
(8 680)
(8 615) (10 914)
total return swap agreements, equivalent to
Non-interest bearing debt
(181)
(166)
(192)
(263)
(301)
(353)
(321)
(246)
(337)
30.83% of the share capital in the company.
Net Asset Value (NAV) before dividend allocation
74 732
71 951
69 002
66 875
59 655
57 176
64 070
63 204
60 420
As per 31 March 2024, the value of the swap
Number of outstanding shares
74 296 629
74 296 629
74 286 629
74 293 373
74 293 373
74 293 373
74 288 622
74 296 637
74 296 637
agreements was positive by NOK 9 million.
Net Asset Value (NAV) per share before dividend allocation
1 006
968
929
900
803
770
862
851
813
  • Net asset value ("NAV") is Gross asset value ("GAV") less liabilities.
  • Net asset value is a core performance indicator at Aker ASA. NAV expresses Aker's underlying value and is a key determinant of the company's dividend policy (annual dividend payments of 2-4 percent of NAV).
  • Net asset value is determined by applying the market value of exchange-listed shares, most recent transaction value for non-listed assets subject to material transaction with third parties, while book value is used for other assets.
  • Aker's assets (Aker ASA and holding companies) consist largely of equity investments in the Industrial Holdings segment, and of cash, receivables and other equity investments in the Financial Investments segment. Other assets consist mainly of fixed and other interest-free assets. The financial tables in this appendix show the composition of Aker's assets.

*Aker ASA holds direct exposure to 13 701 416 shares in AMSC ASA, equivalent to 19.07% of the shares and votes of the company, and financial exposure to 22 155 088 underlying shares through two total return swap agreements, equivalent to 30.83% of the share capital in the company. As per 31 March 2024, the value of the swap

Segment information – Industrial Holdings

NOK million
Industrial Holdings Ownership 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 Net Dividend Other Value 1Q 2024
per 1Q 2024 investments income changes change Value
Aker BP 21,2% 44 220 45 758 41 813 40 676 34 282 33 680 39 592 39 525 - (840) - (2 597) 36 088
Aker Solutions 39,4% 5 003 5 190 7 397 7 254 7 378 7 545 8 379 8 150 - - - (621) 7 529
Aker BioMarine 77,7% 3 396 3 386 3 056 2 592 2 647 2 320 2 678 3 134 - - - 1 226 4 361
Solstad Maritime Holding 47,4% - - - - - - - - 2 250 - - - 2 250
Solstad Offshore 32,9% 330 571 331 678 598 439 520 1 002 - - - 59 1 061
Aker Horizons 67,3% 10 516 7 391 6 398 5 987 4 323 3 152 2 131 2 022 - - - (583) 1 439
Cognite* 50,5% 6 684 6 684 6 684 6 684 6 684 6 684 6 684 6 684 - - - - 6 684
SalMar Aker Ocean** 15,0% 655 656 656 656 656 656 656 656 - - - - 656
Aize** 67,6% 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 - - - - 37
Total Industrial Holdings 70 842 69 674 66 371 64 563 56 605 54 513 60 676 61 211 2
250
(840) - (2
516)
60 105

*Reflecting the latest transaction value

**At book value

Segment information – Industrial Holdings

USD million ENERGY SECURITY EFFICIENCY
,
& TRANSITION
Aker BP (ticker: AKRBP) 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Net Production Volume (mboepd) 208 181 412 432 309 453 481 450 444 457 448
Revenue 2 291 2 026 4 866 3 826 13 010 3 310 3 291 3 513 3 556 13 670 3 078
EBITDAX 2 064 1 816 4 621 3 523 12 024 3 031 3 031 3 249 3 241 12 552 2 855
EBITDAX margin 90,1% 89,6% 95,0% 92,1% 92,4% 91,6% 92,1% 92,5% 91,1% 91,8% 92,8%
Net profit continued operations 522 206 763 112 1 603 187 397 588 164 1 336 531
Share price at closing (NOK per share) 330,60 342,10 312,60 304,10 304
10
,
256,30 251,80 296,00 295,50 295
50
,
269,80
Shareholder return, incl. dividend 23,3% 4,8% (7,1%) (1,0%) 19
0%
,
(13,9%) 0,6% 19,8% 1,9% 8%
4
,
(6,6%)
NOK million (NOTE:
the
OneSubsea closed
in
JV
4Q-2023,
all
historical periods are here
re-presented
as excl . the
Subsea
business)
Aker Solutions (ticker: AKSO) 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Revenue 5 330 7 283 6 613 8 275 27 500 7 213 8 881 9 102 11 066 36 262 11 481
EBITDA 155 121 150 220 647 229 193 194 551 1 166 967
EBITDA margin 2,9% 1,7% 2,3% 2,7% 0 3,2% 2,2% 2,1% 5,0% 3,2% 8,4%
Net profit continued operations (91) (45) (61) 54 (142) 22 27 (88) 23 (15) 894
Share price at closing (NOK per share) 30,49 26,76 38,14 37,40 37
40
,
38,04 38,90 43,20 42,02 42
02
,
38,82
Shareholder return, incl. dividend 30,4% (11,6%) 42,5% (1,9%) 60
8%
,
1,7% 4,9% 11,1% (2,7%) 15
0%
,
(7,6%)
NOK million
Aker Horizons (ticker: AKH) 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Gross asset value 22 939 23 367 22 600 21 211 21 211 21 992 17 291 16 535 17 133 17 133 15 118
Net asset value 16 983 17 351 16 500 15 079 15 079 15 804 11 067 10 244 10 762 10 762 8 690
Net asset value (NOK per share) 27,85 25,13 23,94 21,84 21
84
,
22,89 16,03 14,84 15,59 15
59
,
12,59
Share price at closing (NOK per share) 22,65 15,92 13,78 12,90 12
90
,
9,31 6,79 4,59 4,36 36
4
,
3,10
Shareholder return, incl. dividend (31,5%) (29,7%) (13,4%) (6,4%) (61
0%)
,
(27,8%) (27,1%) (32,4%) (5,1%) (66
2%)
,
(28,8%)

Segment information – Industrial Holdings

SUSTAINABLE
PROTEINS
&
NUTRITION
USD million
Aker BioMarine (ticker: AKBM) 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Offshore Krill Production Volume (MT) 20 809 16 534 12 737 1 963 52
042
19 852 17 846 12 073 879 50
650
21 306
Revenue 57 73 68 79 277 69 89 95 83 335 78
EBITDA 8 28 19 18 74 3 19 24 12 58 12
EBITDA margin 14,2% 38,6% 27,5% 22,8% 26,5% 4,4% 21,4% 25,6% 14,4% 17,3% 15,1%
Net profit continued operations (10) 15 5 - 10 (18) (2) 1 10 (9) (12)
Share price at closing (NOK per share) 49,85 49,70 44,85 38,05 38
05
,
38,85 34,05 39,30 46,00 46
00
,
64,00
Shareholder return, incl. dividend (8,2%) (0,3%) (9,8%) (15,2%) (29
9%)
,
2,1% (12,4%) 15,4% 17,0% 20
9%
,
39,1%
NOK million
SalMar Aker Ocean 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Revenue - - - - - - - - 173 173 428
Operational EBIT (34) (39) (34) (48) (155) (45) (10) (8) 11 (53) (23)
Operational EBIT margin n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 (30,4%) (5,4%)
Net profit continued operations (25) (29) (25) (39) (118) (35) (9) (8) 107 55 (34)
INDUSTRIAL DIGITALIZATION
NOK million
Cognite 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Revenue 188 199 211 287 885 271 276 269 290 1 107 284
EBITDA (171) (80) (158) (38) (447) (88) (43) (92) (76) (299) (86)
EBITDA margin (91,2%) (40,2%) (74,9%) (13,4%) (50,6%) (32,4%) (15,6%) (34,3%) (26,1%) (27,0%) (30,4%)
Net profit continued operations (185) (32) (142) (179) (538) (110) (78) (133) (183) (503) (122)
NOK million (NOTE:
3Q
2023
and
FY
2023
Revenue
and included
EBITDA
NOK
206m
of
pre-tax
gain
from
sale
of
certain
software assets)
Aize 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Revenue 78 109 89 102 378 149 144 331 127 752 128
EBITDA 14 47 29 16 106 62 46 242 1 351 26
EBITDA margin 17,9% 43,1% 32,6% 15,7% 28,0% 41,6% 31,9% 73,1% 0,6% 46,7% 20,0 %
Net profit continued operations (2) 35 20 (38) 15 50 37 167 (57) 197 16

Segment information – Financial Investments

1
-
D
AKER
NOK million
Financial Investments Ownership 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 1Q 2024
per 1Q 2024
Cash 4 406 2 035 2 502 1 290 1 162 876 1 454 774 699
Real Estate 958 958 973 973 993 993 1 158 1 313 1 353
Aker Property Group 100.0% 958 958 973 973 993 993 1 158 1 313 1 353
Listed financial investments 1 612 1 701 1 613 1 854 2 036 1 948 1 999 1 920 1 722
Akastor 36.7% 823 838 869 927 1 148 1 112 1 193 1 173 1 100
AMSC (direct investment)* 19.1% 375 474 405 598 569 547 564 369 373
Philly Shipyard 57.6% 414 389 339 329 318 289 242 379 249
Interest-bearing assets 4 114 4 064 4 169 4 172 4 297 4 272 4 056 4 092 4 556
Aker Horizons 1 992 1 993 1 993 1 994 1 994 1 995 1 995 1 996 1 996
Aker Horizons convertible bond 1 218 1 218 1 227 1 227 1 236 1 236 1 246 1 246 1 255
Cognite - - - - - - - - 282
Ghana FPSO Company 329 195 213 191 203 - 206 197 209
Aize 224 224 224 235 235 235 - - -
Other interest-bearing assets 351 434 512 526 628 806 610 654 813
Other financial investments 2 158 2 172 2 417 2 379 2 610 1 640 1 644 1 647 2 057
ICP 0 95 314 314 453 453 453 425 585
Seetee 428 198 223 156 237 241 222 326 450
Gaia Salmon Holding - - - 155 155 155 189 189 189
Abelee 387 387 387 217 217 217 217 113 113
Clara Ventures 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
Aker Energy 957 990 990 990 990 - - - -
Other investments 231 347 348 392 404 419 408 439 565
Fixed and other interest-free assets 825 1 002 908 882 921 2 029 2 083 1 107 1 179
Pecan Energies - Earn out - - - - - 1 049 1 034 - -
Other fixed and interest-free assets 743 743 743 743 743 980 1 049 1 107 1 179
Total Financial Investments 14 074 11 932 12 583 11 551 12 019 11 758 12 395 10 854 11 566

*Aker ASA holds direct exposure to 13 701 416 shares in AMSC ASA, equivalent to 19.07% of the shares and votes of the company, and financial exposure to 22 155 088 underlying shares through two total return swap agreements, equivalent to 30.83% of the share capital in the company. As per 31 March 2024, the value of the swap agreements was positive by NOK 9 million.

Income statement and Balance sheet

NOK million
Combined Income Statement 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 FY 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 1Q 2024
Operating revenues* - - - - - - - - - - -
Operating expenses (108) (94) (82) (85) (370) (105) (96) (97) (106) (404) (106)
EBITDA (108) (94) (82) (85) (370) (105) (96) (97) (106) (404) (106)
Depreciation (8) (8) (8) (8) (32) (7) (9) (8) (9) (33) (9)
EBIT (116) (102) (90) (93) (402) (112) (105) (106) (114) (437) (114)
Dividend received 611 664 718 772 2 765 796 1 038 787 1 786 4 407 859
Value change 188 (2 084) (1 507) (711) (4 114) (1 376) (1 662) (533) 337 (3 234) 800
Net other financial items 14 (121) (209) 167 (149) (221) (154) 30 (1 425) (1 770) (145)
Profit (loss) before tax 697 (1 643) (1 088) 135 (1 900) (914) (883) 179 584 (1 034) 1 400

NOK million, after dividend distribution

1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 1Q 2024
706 755 793 826 1 023 1 097
4 462 4 722 5 226
27 102
119 246 115 56 56 62 85 84 83
1 290 1 162 1 454 774 699
39 757 36 513 35 718 34 053 32 872 31 006 31 089 30 411 34 206
21 803
1 258 166 1 378 1 415 353 1 397 1 489
8 976 8 615 10 914
39 757 36 513 35 718 34 053 32 872 31 006 31 089 30 411 34 206
(2 799) (3 224) (3 119) (4 989)
71,7 % 73,6 % 72,0 % 69,6 % 69,3 % 70,7 % 71,1 % 67,1 % 67,1 %
384 361 347 319 307 295 297 275 293
4 389
4 406
10 003
(1 208)
4 339
2 035
9 489
(3 115)
4 459
30 137 29 138 27 849 27 419
2 502
28 496 26 857 25 766 23 699
192
9 760
866
4 607
8 668
(2 899)
1 967
4 582
876
8 743
(3 285)
1 998
4 531
26 182 23 519 23 021 23 808
22 789 21 910 22 088 20 399
321
8 680
(2 695)

The balance sheet and income statement for Aker ASA and holding companies show the financial position as a holding company.

*Aker ASA and holding companies prepares and presents its accounts in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), to the extent applicable. Accordingly, exchange-listed shares owned by Aker ASA and holding companies are recorded in the balance sheet at the lower of market value and cost price. In accordance with Aker ASA and holding companies' accounting principles, acquisitions and disposals of companies are a part of the ordinary business. Consequently, gains from sales of shares are classified as operating revenues in the combined profit and loss statement of the accounts. Gains and losses are only recognized to the extent assets are sold to third parties. Aker's accounting principles are presented in the company's 2023 annual report.

External interest-bearing debt

NOK million
External interest-bearing debt 1Q 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 1Q 2024
AKER09 1 000 1 000
AKER14 2 000 2 000 1 581
AKER15 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 494
AKER16 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300
AKER17 700 700 700 700 700 700 700
AKER18 500 500 500 500 500 500
AKER19 500 500 500 500 500 500
AKER20 1 250
Total bond loans 5 000 5 000 5 581 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 744
Bank credit facilities 4 062 3 491 3 171 2 971 2 572 2 616 2 593 2 526 5 220
Schuldschein loan (EUR 100m) 971 1 035 1 058 1 051 1 139 1 170 1 125 1 124 -
Total bank loans 5 033 4 526 4 229 4 023 3 711 3 786 3 719 3 650 5 220
Capitalised loan fees (30) (36) (50) (47) (43) (43) (39) (35) (51)
Total interest-bearing debt 10 003 9 489 9 760 8 976 8 668 8 743 8 680 8 615 10 914

NOK million

Debt maturity profile 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032
Bank loans 2 620 2 500 100
AKER15 1 494
AKER16 1 300
AKER17 700
AKER18 500
AKER19 500
AKER20 1 250
Total 1 494 - 2 620 4 500 - 1 850 - - 500

Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Aker ASA refers to alternative performance measures with regards to Aker ASA and holding companies' financial results and those of its portfolio companies, as a supplement to the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Such performance measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, and they are meant to provide an enhanced insight into operations, financing and future prospects of the group. The definitions of these measures are as follows:

  • EBITDA is operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment charges
  • EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by revenue
  • EBITDAX is operating profit before depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and exploration expenses
  • EBIT is operating profit before interests and taxes
  • Operational EBIT is operating profit before fair value adjustment
  • Equity ratio is total equity divided by total assets
  • Gross asset value is the sum of all assts determined by applying the market value of listed shares, most recent transaction value for non-listed assets subject to material transaction with third parties, and the book value of other assets
  • Mboepd is thousand barrels of oil equivalents per day
  • Mmboe is million barrels of oil equivalents
  • Net Asset Value ("NAV") is gross asset value less liabilities
  • NAV per share is NAV divided by the total number of outstanding Aker ASA shares
  • Net interest-bearing receivable/debt is cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing receivables (current and non-current), minus interest-bearing debt (current and non-current)
  • Order intake includes new signed contracts in the period, in addition to expansion of existing contracts. The estimated value of potential options and change orders is not included
  • Order backlog represents the estimated value of remaining work on signed contracts
  • Value-adjusted equity ratio is NAV divided by gross asset value

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

  • May 8 2024 Q1 results
  • Jul 17 2024 Q2 results/ half-year report
  • Nov 6 2024 Q3 results

CONTACTS

ADDRESS

  • Oksenøyveien 10 1366 Lysaker, Norway
  • Tel: +47 24130000
  • Web: akerasa.com

TICKERS

  • Bloomberg: AKER:NO
  • Reuters: AKER.OL

Quarterly presentations and material are available at akerasa.com and newsweb.no

About Aker ASA

Who we are

Aker ASA ("Aker") is an industrial investment company founded in 1841 developing industrial front-runners and creating shareholder value through active ownership. Aker is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is owned 68% by TRG, a company controlled by Mr. Kjell Inge Røkke, Chairman of the Board. Aker's President & CEO is Mr. Øyvind Eriksen.

Aker's ownership interests are concentrated within the sectors oil & gas, energy services, renewable energy and green technologies, industrial software, seafood, and marine biotechnology. In 2022, Aker established active assets management as a business area. Aker is the largest shareholder, directly or indirectly, in 9 companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and Euronext Expand Oslo. In addition, Aker is invested in several privately held companies. In 2023, Aker and companies in which Aker is the largest investor had a total turnover of more than NOK 200 billion with a workforce of 29,300 in more than 50 locations globally, including temporary hires. About 22,700 people were employed in Norway. Aker ASA has 47 employees, located at the head office at Fornebu, Norway.

How we operate

As an industrial investment company, Aker exercises active ownership to create value, combining deep industrial knowledge with capital market expertise and financial strength. Aker drives operational and strategic improvements through active board participation in the portfolio companies, assists in financing structures and assesses and evaluates M&A and restructuring cases. Aker has a strong focus on working in close strategic partnerships and has developed a unique partner ecosystem.

Annual reports: www.akerasa.com/en/investors/financial-reports-presentations/annual-reports Sustainability website: www.akerasa.com/en/sustainability Sustainability library: www.akerasa.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-library Global framework agreement: www.akerasa.com/en/sustainability/social/#global-frame-agreement

Sustainability

Aker has a long tradition of being a responsible enterprise and owner of companies. Aker considers Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") impacts throughout the investment and business decision-making processes. Aker's ambition is to ensure that Aker Group represent profitable, safe, and sustainable operations. Aker contributes to the development of companies by using its shareholder influence. Through the Global Framework Agreement, Aker and its industrial companies have committed to respecting and supporting fundamental human rights and trade union rights. Read more about our commitments to sustainability considerations in our Annual Report 2023.

Risk management

Aker and its portfolio companies are exposed to different types of risk. Aker has a long track-record of handling industrial and financial risks. Aker has established a risk management model based on the identification, assessment, and monitoring of major risk factors. Contingency plans have been prepared for these risk factors and their implementation is ensured and monitored. For further information on Aker ASA's risk management, please see the annual report 2023 and corporate governance report 2023.

Business development and investments

Responsible value creation and ESG principles are integrated into Aker's investment policy and are addressed in investment analysis and decision-making processes. By identifying risks and potentially adverse impacts, this approach improves the resilience of Aker's portfolio positions and enables the company to identify investment opportunities with satisfactory ESG profiles.

For further information about how Aker and its portfolio companies are working systematically to promote sustainability across investments and operations, please refer to the 2023 Annual Report available on Aker's website

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

This Document 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 Document 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 Aker ASA and Aker 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 Aker's businesses, 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 Document. Although Aker ASA believes that its expectations and the Document 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 Document. Aker ASA is making no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the Document, and neither Aker ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use. The Aker group consists of many legally independent entities, constituting their own separate identities. Aker is used as the common brand or trademark for most of this entities. In this document we may sometimes use "Aker", "Group, "we" or "us" when we refer to Aker companies in general or where no useful purpose is served by identifying any particular Aker company.

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