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Second Quarter & Half-year Report 2021

Tekna Holding reports a 95 per cent increase in revenues compared with Q2 2020 (in local currency), driven by new customers and increased powder sales. Tekna reports major new contracts with tier-1 clients in the aerospace industry.
Arendals Fossekompani will pay a quarterly dividend of NOK 0.8 per share in addition to 1 Volue share per 10 AFK shares.
The average price of electricity was EUR/MWh 48.835 in the second quarter, more than 10 times higher than the average spot price in Q2 2020.
The second quarter top-line growth came in at 16 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2020. Operating profits increased from MNOK 10 to MNOK 77 year-over-year.
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After successfully defending against a cyber attack, Volue increased annual recurring revenue by 17 per cent compared to Q2 in 2020.
Financial highlights Q2 2021






| Q2 | Q2 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNOK | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operating revenue | 866 | 748 | 1 735 | 1 526 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 77 | 10 | 155 | 43 |
| Margin | 9 % | 1 % | 9 % | 3 % |
| Operating profit (EBIT) by company | ||||
| Parent Company | 31 | -12 | 69 | -16 |
| Volue | -11 | 24 | 10 | 48 |
| NSSLGlobal | 41 | 33 | 70 | 80 |
| EFD Induction | 24 | -21 | 26 | -31 |
| Tekna | -5 | -11 | -14 | -31 |
| Other business | -3 | -3 | -7 | -8 |
| Operating profit | 77 | 10 | 155 | 43 |
| Profit before income tax | 61 | 19 | 137 | 10 |
All KPIs and graphs are based on continuing operations. For information on discontinued operations, see Note 6.
125 years later, we remain a proud producer of hydropower. Acting in accordance with nature, is part of our DNA. For us, sustainability is not a megatrend, it is what we are, and what we do. We honor a proud heritage based on the belief that natural resources also belong to future generations.
But Arendals Fossekompani is more than a producer of hydropower. We are the owner of energy and technology companies which enable the transition to a green economy. We seek a sustainable market to support a sustainable world.
At Arendals Fossekompani we value our employees. Our goal is to be a preferred employer with a motivated workforce. We believe that being part of a bigger purpose, working for a more sustainable world, brings more value and motivation to our employees.
ESG is also about turning a profit. By developing sustainable products and services, we ensure long-term value creation for shareholders, employees and society. Our portfolio companies help their customers utilize their resources in a more sustainable way, and provide techno logy, systems and solutions that make energy from renewable sources increasingly accessible and usable.
Arendals Fossekompani established its own sustainability team in 2020. The team is cross-functional with four members, all of whom work together on strategic improvement projects related to sustai nability. The team is headed by the ESG Director, who forms part of the Executive Management Team reporting directly to the Board of Directors of AFK.
Following the materiality analysis, climate risk analysis, and improved governance and reporting structures, all conducted in 2020, several improvements have been achieved. However, the overall target is to integrate ESG in our daily operating model, both for AFK and our port folio companies.
Our work within compliance and improvement of policies and guideli nes, is according to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The OECD Guidelines are also supported by the investment strategy in M&A processes and AFK's Green Bond Framework.
Following the sale of Cogen Energia, total CO2-emissions in AFK Group are reduced by 98 per cent.
The sale of Cogen Energia is part of a strategic move on Arendals Fossekom pani's part, to exit all fossil fuel positions.

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Arendals Fossekompani (AFK) is an industrial investment company comprising 5 portfolio companies. These operations employ 2,100 people in total. AFK has proud traditions in power production and owns and operates two hydropower plants, and also runs several property development projects. In addition, AFK operates globally in many forward-looking industries including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalisation, as well as various green energy technologies.
HIGHLIGHTS – Q2 2021 (Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)
In view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors and executive management of the AFK companies have taken strong measures to safeguard employees, partners and customers of the portfolio companies.
As Cogen Energia was divested on 28 July, the company's financial figures have been recognized on separate lines in the income statement and balance sheet as of 30 June as "discontinued operations" (see note 6 for more information).
Total operating revenues for continued operations amounted to NOK 866 million (748 million) in the second quarter and as of 30 June to NOK 1.735 million (1.526 million). Consolidated earnings before tax came in at NOK 61 million (19 million) for the quarter and as of 30 June at NOK 137 million (10 million). Ordinary profit after tax, but before non-controlling interests for continued operations, totalled NOK 25 million (17 million) for the quarter and as of 30 June amounted to NOK 53 million (6 million).
Other comprehensive income amounted to NOK 12 million (104 million) for the quarter and as of 30 June to NOK 103 million (-132 million). The differences compared with the previous year primarily relate to the change in the value of financial investments. The Group's total comprehensive income for the quarter came in at NOK 41 million (127 million) and as of 30 June at NOK 164 million (-117 million).
The AFK group of companies continues the strong operational performance delivering a consolidated top-line growth of 16%, combined with operating profit increasing from NOK 10 million to NOK 77 million, compared with the same quarter last year. The operating profit includes negative one-off costs in Volue of NOK 40 million related to a cyber attack in the quarter.
The solid operating profit in the quarter was mainly driven by significantly higher electricity prices in the Nordics. As a result, AFK Hydropower delivered both substantial revenues and a solid operating profit. In addition, NSSLGlobal and EFD Induction delivered strong operational performance in the quarter.
Tekna continues to deliver solid revenue growth, posting 95% top-line growth year-over-year in the second quarter (in local currency), mainly driven by new customers and increased powder sales, a trend which is accelerating.
While successfully defending against a cyber attack during the quarter, Volue still managed to increase recurring revenue by 17 % hereof SaaS-revenues by 51 % compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
As a result of the recovery of the Nordic electricity prices, AFK Hydropower contributed with substantial revenues and solid operating profit in the quarter. The average price of electricity in Price Area NO2 was EUR/MWh 48.835 (EUR/MWh 4.468) in the second quarter, more than 10 times higher than the average price in the corresponding quarter last year, lifiting revenues from AFK Hydropower to NOK 63 million (9 million) and operating profit to NOK 31 million (-12 million). Total revenues in the first half of 2021 are more than doubled compared to the entire year of 2020.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 866 | 748 | 1 735 | 1 526 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 77 | 10 | 155 | 43 |
| Operating margin | 9 % | 1 % | 9 % | 3 % |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 61 | 19 | 137 | 10 |
| Operating cash flow | -133 | -202 | 74 | 127 |
| NIBD | -1 204 | -187 | -1 204 | -187 |
| Equity | 3 940 | 3 064 | 3 940 | 3 064 |
| Equity ratio | 52 % | 48 % | 52 % | 48 % |
EMPLOYEES 2,100
COUNTRIES 26

HEADQUARTER ARENDAL, NORWAY CHAIRMAN JON HINDAR
CEO
ØRJAN SVANEVIK

AFK completed several strategic transactions in the quarter, such as the listing of Volue ASA on the main list of Oslo Børs, and the establishment of partnerships with Ferd AS within offshore wind and with Grieg Maritime Group AS within green ammonia. The quarter also enabled the divestment of Cogen Energia Espana, altough the closing of the transaction took place after the end of the quarter.
The AFK parent company's financial position remains solid. The company's net cash position as at 30 June amounted to NOK 762 million. In addition, the company has undrawn credit facilities of NOK 2,000 million, securing net available liquidity of NOK 2,762 as per end of the quarter.
On 19 August the Board of Directors decided to allocate Volue shares as dividend in kind to AFK shareholders. For each 10 shares in AFK, shareholders will receive 1 Volue share. The shares are set to be transferred on 3 September.
On 19 August the Board of Directors also decided to pay an ordinary cash dividend of NOK 0.80 per share for the second quarter 2021. The dividend is set to be paid on 2 September.
On 28 July AFK entered into an agreement with the European energy company MET Group for the sale of 100% of the shares in Cogen Energia Espana. Fully owned by AFK since 2011, Cogen Energia is recognized as a premier player in the Spanish cogeneration market. The sale of Cogen Energia is part of AFKs corporate strategy to exit all fossil fuel positions. With this divestment AFK Group will reduce its total CO2 emissions with 98%. The financial figures for Cogen Energia is recognized on separate lines in the income statement and balance sheet as "discontinued operations". AFK expects to record a smaller profit from the sale.
On 15 July Volue announced the signing of an agreement with Statkraft to provide Europe's largest producer of renewable energy with software for physical power and gas operations in numerous European power and gas markets. For years, Volue has supported Statkraft with software and data to manage one of the most extensive energy trading operations in Europe. The new solution for Statkraft will shift these services to a cloud environment.
On 14 July Tekna Holding AS announced the signing of a master supply agreement for a duration of 10 years with an international leading company in the aviation, defense and space industry. This agreement will make Tekna the primary supplier of additive manufacturing powder for the tier-1 customer and its related supply chain for different materials such as aluminum and titanium alloys. "Tekna's broad product offering, and history of manufacturing excellence resonates in the mind of the decision makers at all levels in the additive manufacturing industry. It stretches beyond considerations of cost competitiveness and reaches out to value-added supply of strategic materials. This has become the trademark of our company and it is the culmination of a trust-building process between Tekna and our customers, " says Luc Dionne, CEO of Tekna.
On 8 July Volue announced the acquisition of German ProCom GmbH (ProCom) to strengthen its position as the leading provider of sustainable technology solutions to the European energy sector. Through the acquisition, Volue will add three million euros in annual recurring revenues, approximately 60 employees and over 60 customers to its business. ProCom is headquartered in Aachen, Germany and has offices in Cologne and Berlin, serving primarily customers in Germany.
Number of shares traded Share price end-of-quarter

In light of the market's estimated power price trend for 2021, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be considerably higher in 2021 than in 2020.
Following high activity levels in all portfolio companies, in addition to AFK Property expecting to book the sales of the first phase of Bryggebyen in the third quarter, 2021 revenues and earnings for AFK as a whole are therefore expected to be better than in 2020. However, there remains uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and the future development of energy prices.
Following the AFK share split on 20 November 2020, in which each share was split into 25 shares, there is a total of 55,995,250 shares in the company. The share price on 31 December was NOK 184 and on 30 June NOK 299, an increase of 63% in the period. Including direct yield (dividend payouts) in the same period, total increase in shareholder value has been 79% in first half of 2021.
The trading volume in the second quarter was approximately 750.000 shares, twice the traded volume in the same quarter in 2020. The share price reached an all-time-high during the quarter at NOK 334, corresponding to market capitalisation of NOK 18.6 billion.

Headquarter
Oslo, Norway
AFK ownership
Listed at Oslo Børs Market cap (30.06) 7,136 MNOK
63.9 %
Headquarter Sherbrooke, Canada AFK ownership 79.8 %
Listed at Euronext Growth, Oslo Market cap (30.06) 3,381 MNOK

Bøylefoss and Flatenfoss hydropower plants generate approximately 500 GWh annually. Bøylefoss became operational in 1913 and Flatenfoss in 1927.
AFK develops two sustainable energy companies within offshore wind (partnering with Ferd AS) and ammonia (partnering with Grieg Maritime Group AS), and also invests in solar power and batteries.
Bryggebyen in Arendal is the largest of several AFK property development projects. When finalized, Bryggebyen will have transformed a former wharf to a new residential area.
Arendals Fossekompani is the majority owner of five international portfolio companies and two Norwegian hydropower plants. AFK also holds positions in several green energy companies, and is a developer of property projects.
AFK ownership
98.7 %


AFK ownership 80 % Headquarter London, UK

AFK ownership 100 % Headquarter Arendal, Norway
Headquarter Skien, Norway

Property
Power production in the quarter was around normal levels. Although precipitation in the period was lower than normal, operational pressure remained high due to the high prices in the spot market. Electricity prices rose in the second quarter due to increased transfer capacity abroad, this led to a higher influence from rising electricity prices in Northern Europe in the NO2 price area. Lower reservoir levels in the South of Norway also resulted in rising electricity prices this quarter. The plants operated with no significant interruptions or disruption.
Power generation in the first quarter amounted to 128 GWh (118 GWh). The average spot price in the NO2 price area was EUR/ MWh 48.835 (EUR/MWh 4.468). AFK has a defined strategy of selling hydropower production in the day-ahead (spot) market. Precipitation and inflow in the first six months of 2021 was respectively around 85% and 93% of the norm for the watercourse.
In line with AFK's ESG strategy, a license to construct a new environmental station for recycling and waste handling at Bøylefoss has been granted by the local municipality. The construction work has now started.
The figure below shows the power price (NO2) and power generation for Arendals Fossekompani per week for the period 31/03/2020 – 30/06/2021.
The AFK parent company's financial position remains solid. The company's net cash position as at 30 June amounted to NOK 762 million. In addition, the company has undrawn credit facilities of NOK 2,000 million, securing net available liquidity of NOK 2,762 as per end of the quarter.
AFK Parent Company comprises the AFK Group Management located at the headquarters in Arendal and AFK Hydropower located in Froland.
AFK Hydropower produces electricity in the Arendal watercourse. The Bøylefoss and Flatenfoss hydropower stations produce in excess of 500 GWh annually.
AFK Group Management focuses on the development of new sustainable business opportunities, active ownership of portfolio companies, power generation, property projects and management of financial investments.
Power price & power generation


Volue continued the positive development in the second quarter of 2021 and is on track for the 2025 targets and ambitions.
The company sees a strong development on building a continually increased recurring revenue base, where the SaaS-transformation of the company is steadily progressing with a solid development from the corresponding quarter last year. The revenues grew 18% in the quarter adjusting for estimated effect of the cyber-attack.
In addition, the company closed approximately 700 smaller and larger sales in the quarter and three larger international contracts after the closing of the quarter.
After the closing of the quarter, Volue announced the completion of the final documentation following the 5 May 2021 cyber attack and that normal operations have resumed.
Volue has also announced the acquisition of German ProCom GmbH (ProCom) to strengthen its position as the leading provider of sustainable technology solutions to the European energy sector. Through the acquisition, Volue will add three million euros in annual recurring revenues, approximately 60 employees and over 60 customers to its business. ProCom is headquartered in Aachen, Germany and has offices in Cologne and Berlin, serving primarily customers in Germany.
One of the important key developments in the quarter was the listing of Volue on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Total operating revenues in the quarter amounted to NOK 233 million (217 million) and as of 30 June NOK 489 million (443 million). Earnings before tax for the quarter totalled NOK -10 million (20 million) and as of 30 June NOK 11 million (47 million).
Volue has recognized one-off costs related to the cyber attack at NOK 40 million. In addition the company estimates one-off loss in revenues of NOK 25 million.
Adjusted for the financial effects from the cyber-attack, adjusted revenues represents a growth on 18% from the second quarter last year.
In addition to the NOK 2 billion revenue ambition in 2025, Volue has expressed the following targets: 15% annual organic revenue growth, SaaS revenues increasing to 50%, recurring revenues towards 80% and an adjusted EBITDA margin towards 30%.
OWNERSHIP AFK 63.9%
EMPLOYEES 624
COUNTRIES 8

| HEADQUARTER | |
|---|---|
| OSLO, NORWAY |
CHAIRMAN ØRJAN SVANEVIK CEO TROND STRAUME Serving more than 2,200 customers in 44 countries, Volue is a global supplier of technology that enables the transition to sustainable energy, power grid and infrastructure markets. With 50 years of green technology expertise, Volue offers software solutions, systems and market insight that optimise production, trading, distribution and consumption of energy, as well as infrastructure and construction projects. Volue provides critical services to infrastructure paving the way for a clean, flexible, reliable and profitable energy future.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 233 | 217 | 489 | 443 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -11 | 24 | 10 | 48 |
| Operating margin | -5 % | 11 % | 2 % | 11 % |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -10 | 20 | 11 | 47 |
| Operating cash flow | -82 | -107 | 121 | 183 |
| NIBD | -473 | -347 | -473 | -347 |
| Equity | 738 | 435 | 738 | 435 |
| Equity ratio | 49 % | 38 % | 49 % | 38 % |

OWNERSHIP AFK 80.6%
EMPLOYEES 176
COUNTRIES 4

HEADQUARTER SHERBROOKE, CANADA CHAIRMAN ØRJAN SVANEVIK CEO MORTEN HENRIKSEN
Tekna extended positive revenue growth momentum into the second quarter of 2021, driving year-to-date revenue 88% above the first half 2020 (in local currency), and posted a solid CAD 9.5 million order intake in the quarter, bringing the total backlog to CAD 14.2 million.
The company announced two major new contracts in the period: a multi-year joint development agreement with leading Korean chemical company LG Chem to develop new materials that will improve the storage capacity and the cycle stability of Lithium-Ion batteries, and a multi-year supply agreement for 3D printing titanium powder with Airbus. Subsequent to the quarter, Tekna announced a 10-year supply agreement in Additive Manufacturing with a leading EU jet engine and Aerospace component OEM.
In May Tekna announced that it had accepted an invitation from the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance to participate in a major aerospace qualification program. Parts produced with Tekna's powder material, qualified under this program, will automatically pass the initial design phase and analysis by by the FAA, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Tekna has now launched a CAD 16 million investment program to scale up capacity in all three powder business segments to deliver on accelerating growth. In addition, the company has approved the commissioning of a new Additive Manufacturing powder atomizer in France, to meet growing demand generated from ImphyTek Powders, a Tekna and Aperam joint venture serving the aerospace, medical, and automotive industries.
Total sales in the second quarter amounted to NOK 52 million (28 million) and as of 30 June 104 million (58 million). Consolidated earnings before tax for the quarter totalled NOK -3 million (-13 million) and as of 30 June NOK -16 million (-36 million).
Tekna posted solid revenue growth in the quarter, with good sales performance for both materials and system solutions. As per the end of the quarter, 88% of Tekna's overall annual revenue target is secured.
Materials revenue in Q2 have more than doubled from Q2 2020, with 86% of sales generated from recurring customers.
Production facilities operated well in the period, with limited impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tekna is well positioned for profitable growth and has a proven track-record of scalability, with over 80% recurring sales. Revenues are driven by megatrends-led accelerating demand for high-quality micro and nano materials and growing market share, due to the uniqueness of the materials produced. Tekna can maintain solid margins due to its scalable business model and high contribution margins, protected by long-term raw material sourcing.
The company has an ambition to grow 2020 materials revenues of CAD ~13 million to a run-rate of CAD ~22 million in 2021.
Tekna targets mid- to long-term total revenue CAGR of 40-50%, with an EBITDA margin of around 25%, enabling the company to deliver high returns.
For 2030, the company has set the following targets:
Tekna is a world-leading provider of advanced materials for 3D printing in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors and is well positioned in the growing market for advanced nanomaterials within the global electronics and batteries industries.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK* | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 52 | 28 | 104 | 58 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -5 | -11 | -14 | -31 |
| Operating margin | -10 % | -27 % | -14 % | -44 % |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -3 | -13 | -16 | -36 |
| Operating cash flow | -14 | -22 | -47 | -25 |
| NIBD | -268 | 300 | -268 | 300 |
| Equity | 613 | 15 | 613 | 15 |
| Equity ratio | 86 % | 4 % | 86 % | 4 % |
* Currency rates (NOK/CAD): End Q2 2021: 6.91 / Average Q2 2021: 6.77 / Average Q2 2020: 7.14

OWNERSHIP AFK 80%
EMPLOYEES 205
COUNTRIES 8

HEADQUARTER SURREY, UK
CHAIRMAN ARILD NYSÆTHER CEO SALLY-ANNE RAY
Total operating revenues in the second quarter amounted to NOK 227 million (212 million) and as of 30 June to NOK 437 million (448 million). Consolidated earnings before tax came in at NOK 41 million (33 million) and as of 30 June NOK 69 million (79 million).
Increased revenues and earnings compared with the same quarter last year are mainly due to higher margin completed projects in the quarter.
The company won £5.1m of new business opportunities, 50% of which are new VSAT leasing orders, in the quarter.
NSSLGlobal has recently launched its new Smart@Sea platform into the Maritime market - a virtualised on-board appliance for managing all aspects of a vessel's communication, cybersecurity, IT services and crew entertainment.
In the quarter, the company also announced a new strategic partnership with DDK Positioning (DDK), to incorporate enhanced Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) positioning navigation and timing solutions into NSSLGlobal's maritime and government portfolio.
NSSLGlobal expects 2021 revenues to be in line with 2020, while operating profit is expected to weaken due to a contract in 2020 that had particularly good margins.
NSSLGlobal is an independent provider of satellite communications and IT support that delivers high-quality voice and data services across the globe, regardless of location or terrain. NSSLGlobal's activities are divided into three main areas: Airtime, Hardware and Service. Its main customers are within the maritime segment, the military and government sector, large international corporations and the oil and gas industry.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 227 | 212 | 437 | 448 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 41 | 33 | 70 | 80 |
| Operating margin | 18 % | 16 % | 16 % | 18 % |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 41 | 32 | 69 | 79 |
| Operating cash flow | 25 | 42 | 52 | 113 |
| NIBD | -221 | -311 | -221 | -311 |
| Equity | 379 | 418 | 379 | 418 |
| Equity ratio | 52 % | 52 % | 52 % | 52 % |


OWNERSHIP AFK 98.7%
EMPLOYEES 971
COUNTRIES 17

HEADQUARTER SKIEN, NORWAY CHAIRMAN ØRJAN SVANEVIK
CEO BJØRN E. PETERSEN EFD Induction delivers advanced green power technology based on induction technology throughout the world. Group activities are concentrated in three activity areas: Induction Heating Machines (IHM), Induction Power Systems (IPS) and Spares and Service (SAS). Its main customers are in the automotive industry, wind turbines, pipe production, the electronics industry, the cable industry and mechanical engineering.
Total operating revenues in the second quarter amounted to NOK 282 million (260 million) and as of 30 June to NOK 548 million (515 million). Consolidated earnings before tax for the quarter totalled NOK 22 million (–20 million) and as of 30 June NOK 24 million (-39 million).
Operating revenues for EFD Induction in the second quarter were higher than the corresponding quarter previous year but are still characterized by a gradual improvement from covid-19 and global supply chain constraints.
The order intake remains strong for the company. Following two high order intake quarters, the order intake in second quarter remained at a normalized level.

Operating profit improved in the quarter, mainly due to increased activity and reduced costs. Additional cost saving effects will be effective during the second half of 2021.
The market situation is expected to gradually improve through 2021, but is still characterized by a significant degree of uncertainty.
Adjusted for extraordinary income from a property sale in 2020, EFD Induction revenues and operating profit in 2021 are expected to be higher than in 2020.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 282 | 260 | 548 | 515 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 24 | -21 | 26 | -31 |
| Operating margin | 8 % | -8 % | 5 % | -6 % |
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 22 | -24 | 21 | -39 |
| Operating cash flow | -8 | -25 | -7 | -7 |
| NIBD | 95 | 129 | 95 | 129 |
| Equity | 362 | 330 | 362 | 330 |
| Equity ratio | 36 % | 32 % | 36 % | 32 % |

Alytic invests in data-driven companies with a clear potential for scaling up the business through digital transformation. Investments will typically be in companies with unique domain knowledge and expertise, and with a clear pathway for growth.
In April, Alytic acquired Utel Systems, a telecom specialist with an impressive client list. Utel Systems is the second company in the Alytic portfolio.
The acquisition of Utel Systems fits perfectly with Alytic's strategy to transform data-driven companies to international Software-as-a-Service champions. Utel Systems is a leading provider of services for network monitoring and analysis, with strong domain expertise, and a solid platform for product expansion and international scalability.
Utel Systems serves telecom carriers, fixed and mobile network operators, service providers, wholesale suppliers, intelligence services, police security services, the military and authorities. Clients include Norwegian telecom giant Telenor, British Telecom and Japanese KDDI, Softbank Mobile and NTT DoCoMo.
A Chief Technical Officer and a Chief Operational Officer have been recruited to strengthen the Utel Systems team. More positions will be created and filled in months to come.

During the quarter, portfolio company Kontali has also executed an aggressive expansion plan and hired several people in key positions to help grow the company. The first pilots set to modernize the data platform and make the transition to a SaaS delivery model, have been launched.
Founded in Kristiansund, Norway, in 1987, Kontali has served as the leading knowledge-based consultancy and data provider for the Norwegian fish farming industry, collecting production data, establishing the first production and market simulation models, and developing the salmon database.
Today, Kontali is widely regarded as a leading competence center on aquaculture and fisheries with a strong global presence systemizing the world of fisheries and aquaculture.
Alytic's mandate is to continue growing its portfolio and new acquisitions are expected before year-end.
| FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 7 | 13 | ||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -0 | -2 | ||
| Operating margin | -7 % | -17 % | ||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -1 | -2 | ||
| Operating cash flow | 1 | -0 | ||
| NIBD | -32 | -32 | ||
| Equity | 74 | 74 | ||
| Equity ratio | 78 % | 78 % |

CHAIRMAN MORTEN HENRIKSEN
| HEADQUARTER | |
|---|---|
| ARENDAL, NORWAY | |
| OWNERSHIP AFK |
CEO ESPEN ZACHARIASSEN
100 %
EMPLOYEES 42
COUNTRIES 2

Arendals Fossekompani and Ferd, two of Norway's leading industrial investment companies, have come together to establish the offshore wind company Seagust, which intends to apply for offshore wind acreage in Norway's upcoming licensing round. Seagust is structured as a 50:50 joint venture between AFK and Ferd, with a mandate to become an offshore wind developer with operations domestically and internationally.
Arendals Fossekompani and Grieg Maritime Group have joined forces to create a world-leading provider of green ammonia. The company is dedicated to developing the next generation green fuels for shipping and transportation. The company builds on extensive first-hand experience: Grieg Maritime Group has more than 60 years of experience in shipping. Arendals Fossekompani has 125 years of experience in industrial developments and green power production.
Energy storage for grid operators, renewable producers and industrials will be in demand during and following the green transition. Smart storage is an enabler for renewables, as it solves problems of volatility and intermittency. The concept has numerous links to Volue, Tekna, Beyonder and EFD Induction.
Volatility creates intraday high-speed algo-based opportunities. Storage concept will enable AFK and partners to trade short-term on stored energy. Trading will be done through a to-be established platforn, leveraging Volue components, hence showcasing Volue capabilities.
Norsun is a Norwegian solar energy company that manufactures and markets high performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar energy industry. Dedicated to high efficiency n-type wafers, the company is an established supplier to tier-one cell manufacturers. NorSun was established in 2005 by Alf Bjørseth, the well-known founder of REC. A year later, Arendals Fossekompani took an active position in NorSun. Today, AFK holds a 15.7 per cent stake in the company.
Beyonder, founded in 2016 by its CEO Svein Kvernstuen, develops and produces the next step cells needed in battery technology with high power, fast charging and long lifetime for industry and commercial infrastructure. Utilizing super activated carbon made from residual sawdust from the Norwegian forestry industry, Beyonder is producing battery cells for tomorrow´s green infrastructure. AFK has a 3.9 per cent stake in Beyonder, joining investors such as Equinor Technology Invest, DSD Investering, and Must Invest.
AFK Green Energy Development comprises development of sustainable energy solutions, such as offshore wind, ammonia, storage, trading, solar energy, and batteries.


AFK has various property investments, mainly in the Arendal area. Vindholmen Eiendom AS represents the largest development project, in which the former Vindholmen wharf is being developed for combined residential and commercial use under the name Bryggebyen.
Apartment sales for Bryggebyen's first phase of construction were at a stable good level throughout 2020 and into 2021.
To satisfy the market a decision was made in August 2020 to expand the current build phase by a further 31 apartments. Of the new total of 113 apartments, 95 had been sold at the beginning of August 2021.
Construction is proceeding according to plan, with all the apartments in the expanded phase expected to be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2021.
Transforming an old shipyard area into a new urban residential/ commercial zone is scheduled to take 10-15 years to complete and will create around 500-700 residential units when finished..
AFK Property is the majority owner of this property which comprises an airport as well as an area of 200,000 sqm. The main user of the airport facility is OSM Aviation Academy, which runs a pilot school at the premises. Future plans include establishing a center for drones as well as a hub for electrified aviation.

Gullknapp is located about 15 km north of Arendal. Due to the size of the property, its vicinity to the E18 highway and Arendal Port, and near access to the power grid of both DSO and TSO, it has a huge potential as a future site for battery production, data center and other power-intensive activities and industry. Power levels of several 100 MW are available from the nearby grid.
The commercial property Bedriftsveien 17 has been part of AFK since 2015. The 3,500 sqm building has been completely refurbished and is now fully let to Scanmatic AS on a 25-year bare-house agreement.
Bedriftsveien 17 is located in the middle of the emerging commercial area Krøgenes, 3 km east of down-town Arendal. The area has grown in attractiveness with a new feed-in road to the new E18 highway recently completed.
This property, located along the Skien River, just one kilometer south of downtown Skien, was acquired in 2020. The 4,700 sqm building is fully let to EFD Induction on a 15-year bare-house agreement. As the city of Skien expands, this 12,000 sqm river property will be attractive both for commercial and residential development.
The Board of Directors and CEO have today discussed and approved the interim report for the first half and the condensed consolidated financial statements of Arendals Fossekompani ASA as at 30 June 2021 and for the period 1 January – 30 June 2021, including condensed consolidated comparative figures as at 30 June 2020 and for the first six months of 2020.
The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU, and additional disclosures pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
To the best of the knowledge of the Board and the CEO, these interim financial statements for the period 1 January – 30 June 2021 have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the disclosures in the financial statements present fairly the Group's assets, liabilities, financial position and performance as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020. To the best of the knowledge of the Board and the CEO, these interim financial statements present fairly important events in the accounting period and their importance for these interim financial statements. To the best of the knowledge of the Board and the CEO, the description of the key risks and uncertainties facing the business in the next accounting period and the description of related parties' material transactions are also fairly presented.
Following the share split on 20 November 2020, with each share in AFK being split into 25 shares, there are now a total of 55,995,250 shares in the company. As at 30 June a total of 1,108,400 were treasury shares. In the first quarter 744,612 shares were traded, representing 1.3% of the total number of shares.
The share price on 31 March was NOK 270 and on 30 June NOK 299.
AFK is exposed to credit risk, market risk and liquidity risk. These matters are described in detail in Note 16 to the annual financial statements for 2020.
The company's related parties comprise subsidiaries, associates and members of the Board of Directors and executive management. Transactions between AFK companies and other related parties are based on the principles of market value and arm's length distance. Transactions carried out between related parties are detailed in Note 4. None of these transactions are considered of material importance for the company's financial position or earnings.
Individual Board members and senior executives at AFK bought shares in the company during the quarter. For more details see the published stock market notifications.
All portfolio companies are on high activity levels. AFK Property expects to book the sales of the first phase of Bryggebyen in the third quarter. Revenues and earnings for AFK as a whole are expected to be better in 2021 than in 2020. However, there remains considerable uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and the future development of energy prices.
In view of the market's estimated energy price trend for 2021, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be considerably higher in 2021 than in 2020. Actual energy prices will however depend on many factors, including oil and gas prices, weather conditions, temperatures etc.
Having successfully defended against the cyber attack, Volue is expected to have a good performance in 2021.
Adjusted for extraordinary items in 2020, Tekna's revenues and operating profit in 2021 are expected to be higher than in 2020.
NSSLGlobal expects 2021 revenues to be in line with 2020, while operating profit is expected to weaken due to a contract in 2020 that had particularly good margins.
Adjusted for income from a property sale in 2020, EFD Induction's revenues and operating profit in 2021 are expected to be higher than in 2020. .
The Board of Directors emphasises that significant uncertainty is associated with assessments of future circumstances and that the Covid-19 pandemic gives rise to particularly great uncertainty.
Froland, 19 August 2021
Jon Hindar Board Chairman Morten Bergesen Deputy Chairman
Didrik Johannes Vigsnæs Christian Must
Heidi Marie Petersen Kristine Landmark Stine Rolstad Brenna Ørjan Svanevik
CEO
| Amount in MNOK | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q2 | Q1 | Q2 | Full year | |
| Assets | |||||
| Fixed assets | 977 | 962 | 1 012 | 985 | |
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 1 013 | 985 | 749 | 964 | |
| Investment in equity companies | 5 | 8 | - | 9 | |
| Net pension assets | 27 | 27 | 21 | 16 | |
| Non-current receivables and investments | 327 | 302 | 237 | 305 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 110 | 105 | 120 | 132 | |
| Non-current assets | 2 459 | 2 389 | 2 139 | 2 412 | |
| Inventories | 818 | 718 | 606 | 673 | |
| Contract assets | 183 | 199 | 207 | 161 | |
| Total receivables | 719 | 1 527 | 598 | 709 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 746 | 3 954 | 1 335 | 1 688 | |
| Financial assets at fair value through OCI | 17 | 7 | 727 | 735 | |
| Financial assets clas. as held for trading | - | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 6 | 650 | 613 | 774 | 598 |
| Current assets | 5 133 | 7 027 | 4 257 | 4 575 | |
| Total assets | 7 592 | 9 417 | 6 396 | 6 987 | |
| Equity and liabilities | |||||
| Common stock | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | |
| Other paid in capital | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | |
| Own shares | -64 | -64 | -65 | -64 | |
| Other reserves | 49 | 40 | 733 | 704 | |
| Retained earnings | 3 210 | 4 811 | 2 012 | 2 680 | |
| Owner's equity | 3 427 | 5 019 | 2 910 | 3 553 | |
| Minority Interest | 513 | 518 | 154 | 303 | |
| Total equity | 8 | 3 940 | 5 536 | 3 064 | 3 856 |
| Bond | 497 | 497 | 300 | - | |
| Interest and ex rate swap | - | - | 127 | - | |
| Non-current borrowings | 262 | 438 | 564 | 423 | |
| Employee benefits | 33 | 33 | 40 | 26 | |
| Provisions | 38 | 4 | 41 | ||
| Deferred taxes | 70 | 68 | 57 | 55 | |
| RoU liabilities, non-current | 154 | 158 | 192 | 178 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 1 053 | 1 225 | 1 283 | 723 | |
| Bond | 300 | 300 | - | 300 | |
| Interest and ex rate swap | 93 | 88 | - | 107 | |
| Interest-bearing current borrowings | 350 | 294 | 95 | 236 | |
| Bank overdraft | 76 | 77 | 111 | 87 | |
| Accounts payable | 464 | 531 | 674 | 582 | |
| Payable income tax | 76 | 57 | 39 | 52 | |
| Contract liabilities | 242 | 340 | 218 | 153 | |
| RoU-liabilities, current | 64 | 52 | 62 | 54 | |
| Other current liabilities | 502 | 514 | 333 | 450 | |
| Liabilities classified as held for sale | 6 | 431 | 403 | 481 | 387 |
| Current liabilities | 2 598 | 2 655 | 2 049 | 2 408 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 7 592 | 9 417 | 6 396 | 6 987 | |
| Amount in MNOK | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q2 | Q1 | Q2 Year to date Year to date | Full year | |||
| Continuing operations | |||||||
| Sales revenues | 7 | 861 | 863 | 724 | 1 724 | 1 496 | 3 102 |
| Total other Income | 5 | 6 | 24 | 11 | 29 | 56 | |
| Operating revenue | 866 | 869 | 748 | 1 735 | 1 526 | 3 157 | |
| Cost of sales | 283 | 268 | 247 | 551 | 488 | 1 062 | |
| Total staff cost | 338 | 348 | 311 | 686 | 636 | 1 307 | |
| Total other operating cost | 2 | 119 | 120 | 123 | 238 | 235 | 387 |
| Operating expense | 739 | 736 | 680 | 1 475 | 1 360 | 2 756 | |
| EBITDA | 127 | 134 | 67 | 260 | 166 | 401 | |
| Depreciation | 2 | 46 | 39 | 40 | 85 | 91 | 170 |
| Amortisation | 4 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 32 | 62 | |
| Impairment loss from PPE | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 9 |
| Operating profit | 77 | 78 | 10 | 155 | 43 | 161 | |
| Finance income and finance costs | |||||||
| Total finance income | 8 | 27 | 2 | 35 | 49 | 59 | |
| Finance cost | 3 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 48 | 81 | 106 |
| Net financial items | -12 | -1 | 9 | -13 | -32 | -47 | |
| Equity company income | -3 | -2 | - | -5 | - | -14 | |
| Profit before income tax | 61 | 75 | 19 | 137 | 10 | 99 | |
| Provision for income tax | 37 | 47 | 2 | 84 | 4 | 34 | |
| Profit for the period, continuing operations | 25 | 28 | 17 | 53 | 6 | 66 | |
| Profit (-loss) from discontinued operation | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 54 |
| Profit for the period | 28 | 32 | 23 | 61 | 14 | 120 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| Minority interest income | 5 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 58 | |
| Equity holders of the parent | 24 | 13 | 5 | 37 | -13 | 62 | |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 0,52 | 0,59 | 0,42 | 1,10 | 0,26 | 2,19 | |
| Statement of comprehensive income | |||||||
| Total Effect from Foreign Exchange | 23 | -16 | -61 | 7 | 44 | 7 | |
| Change on Cash flow hedges | -6 | 3 | 24 | -3 | -13 | 9 | |
| Tax on OCI that may be reclassified to P&L | 1 | -0 | -4 | 1 | 2 | -2 | |
| OCI that may be reclassified to P&L | 18 | -13 | -42 | 5 | 33 | 13 | |
| Change in financial assets at fair value through OCI | 1 | 96 | 161 | 97 | -169 | -162 | |
| Actuarial gains and Losses | -0 | 0 | - | -0 | - | 4 | |
| Tax on OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | - | - | - | - | - | -1 | |
| OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | 0 | 96 | 161 | 97 | -169 | -159 | |
| OCI from discontinued operations | -7 | 8 | -16 | 2 | 5 | -15 | |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) | 12 | 91 | 104 | 103 | -132 | -161 | |
| Profit for the period | 28 | 32 | 23 | 61 | 14 | 120 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 41 | 123 | 127 | 164 | -117 | -41 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| Minority Interest | 8 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 30 | 58 | |
| Equity holders of the parent | 33 | 118 | 116 | 150 | -112 | -99 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income per share (NOK) | 0,74 | 2,25 | 2,31 | 2,99 | -2,14 | -0,74 |
| INTERIM REPORT Q2 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | YTD | YTD | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Net Cash from Income | 53 | 6 | |
| Adjusted for | |||
| Depreciation, Impairment and Amortization | 105 | 123 | |
| Net financial items | 14 | 33 | |
| Equity company income | 5 | - | |
| Tax expense | 84 | 4 | |
| Total after adjustments to net income | 261 | 167 | |
| Change in Inventories | -141 | -124 | |
| Change in trade and other receivables | -26 | 56 | |
| Change in trade and other payables | -136 | 181 | |
| Change in other current assets | -12 | -12 | |
| Change in other current liabilities | 167 | -29 | |
| Change in other provisions | 0 | 2 | |
| Change in employee benefits | -2 | 2 | |
| Total after adjustments to net assets | 112 | 242 | |
| Tax paid | -38 | -89 | |
| Net cash from operating activities | A | 74 | 153 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||
| Interest received etc. | -2 | 8 | |
| Dividends received | 3 | 7 | |
| Proceeds from sales of PPE | 1 | 0 | |
| Purchase of PPE and intangible assets | -114 | -82 | |
| Purchase of financial assets at fair value | -9 | - | |
| Proceed from sale of financial assets at fair value | 834 | - | |
| Purchase of other investments | -33 | -3 | |
| Proceed from sale of other investments | 3 | 2 | |
| Purchase of shares in subsidiaries | -17 | -0 | |
| Proceeds from the sales of shares in subsidiaries | 982 | 4 | |
| Net cash from investing activities | B | 1 646 | -64 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| Cash Flow from Issue Of Stock | 650 | - | |
| New long-term borrowings | 542 | 251 | |
| Repayment of long-term borrowings | -255 | -19 | |
| Cash Flow from Payment of loans | -1 | - | |
| Cash Flow from Net change in current interest bearing debt | 120 | 27 | |
| Interest paid etc. | -26 | -26 | |
| Dividend paid | -1 706 | -144 | |
| Cash Flow from Own Shares | 0 | 2 | |
| Net cash from financing activities | C | -676 | 91 |
| Cash Flow | A+B+C | 1 044 | 180 |
| Opening Balance for Cash asset | 1 688 | 1 123 | |
| Total effect from FX on non-Cash accounts | 14 | 32 | |
| Closing Balance for Cash asset | 2 746 | 1 335 |
| 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q2 | Q1 | Q2 | Year to date | Year to date | Full year | |
| Sales revenue | 7 | 60 | 75 | 6 | 136 | 34 | 60 |
| Total other income | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
| Operating revenue | 63 | 79 | 9 | 142 | 38 | 70 | |
| Cost of sales | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Total staff cost | 18 | 18 | 8 | 35 | 20 | 65 | |
| Total other operating cost | 2 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 30 | 28 | 44 |
| Operating expense | 29 | 38 | 18 | 67 | 49 | 115 | |
| EBITDA | 34 | 42 | -9 | 75 | -11 | -45 | |
| Depreciation | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Amortisation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Operating profit | 31 | 38 | -12 | 69 | -16 | -55 | |
| Finance income and finance costs | |||||||
| Total finance income | 85 | 1 063 | 5 | 1 148 | 103 | 622 | |
| Finance cost | 3 | 16 | 16 | -18 | 33 | 58 | 64 |
| Net financial items | 68 | 1 047 | 23 | 1 115 | 45 | 557 | |
| Profit before taxes | 99 | 1 085 | 11 | 1 185 | 29 | 502 | |
| Provision for income tax | 21 | 31 | -3 | 52 | -9 | -18 | |
| Profit for the period | 78 | 1 054 | 14 | 1 133 | 38 | 520 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 78 | 1 054 | 14 | 1 133 | 38 | 520 | |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 1,43 | 19,21 | 0,26 | 20,63 | 0,70 | 9,48 | |
| Statement of comprehensive income | |||||||
| Change in financial assets at fair value through OCI | 1 | 96 | 161 | 97 | -169 | -162 | |
| Actuarial gains and Losses | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | |
| Tax on OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | - | - | - | - | - | -1 | |
| OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L | 1 | 96 | 161 | 97 | -169 | -158 | |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) | 1 | 96 | 161 | 97 | -169 | -158 | |
| Profit for the year | 78 | 1 054 | 14 | 1 133 | 38 | 520 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 79 | 1 150 | 175 | 1 229 | -131 | 362 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 79 | 1 150 | 175 | 1 229 | -95 | 362 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income per share (NOK) | 1,44 | 20,96 | 3,20 | 22,40 | -2,38 | 6,59 |
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Q2 | Q2 | Full year |
| Assets | |||
| Fixed assets | 172 | 160 | 172 |
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 12 | 7 | 12 |
| Investment in sub | 1 738 | 1 663 | 1 795 |
| Intra-group loans | 5 | 349 | 142 |
| Net pension assets | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Non-current receivables and investments | 245 | 200 | 227 |
| Deferred tax assets | 66 | 76 | 84 |
| Non-current assets | 2 248 | 2 460 | 2 442 |
| Total receivables | 130 | 86 | 158 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1 564 | 553 | 766 |
| Financial assets at fair value through OCI | 17 | 727 | 735 |
| Current assets | 1 711 | 1 366 | 1 659 |
| Total assets | 3 959 | 3 826 | 4 101 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Common stock | 224 | 224 | 224 |
| Other paid in capital | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Own shares | -64 | -65 | -64 |
| Other reserves | 2 | 697 | 703 |
| Retained earnings | 2 757 | 2 092 | 2 512 |
| Owner's equity | 2 928 | 2 954 | 3 383 |
| Minority Interest | - | - | - |
| Total equity | 2 928 | 2 954 | 3 383 |
| Bond | 497 | 300 | - |
| Interest and ex rate swap | - | 127 | - |
| Non-current borrowings | -1 | 362 | 217 |
| Employee benefits | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| RoU liabilities, non-current | 16 | 5 | 17 |
| Non-current liabilities | 519 | 802 | 241 |
| Bond | 300 | - | 300 |
| Interest and ex rate swap | 93 | - | 107 |
| Accounts payable | 18 | 9 | 18 |
| Payable income tax | 35 | 7 | 7 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities, IC | 35 | 30 | 29 |
| RoU-liabilities, current | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Other current liabilities | 29 | 23 | 13 |
| Current liabilities | 513 | 70 | 477 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 3 959 | 3 826 | 4 101 |
Amount in MNOK
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | YTD | YTD | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Net Cash from Income | 1 133 | 38 | |
| Adjusted for | |||
| Depreciation, Impairment and Amortization | 6 | 5 | |
| Net financial items | -1 115 | -45 | |
| Tax expense | 52 | -9 | |
| Total after adjustments to net income | 75 | -11 | |
| Change in trade and other receivables | 1 | 1 | |
| Change in trade and other payables | -0 | -15 | |
| Cash flow form Internal Accounts Payable and Receivable | 1 | 24 | |
| Change in other current liabilities | 4 | -0 | |
| Change in employee benefits | -1 | -1 | |
| Total after adjustments to net assets | 81 | -2 | |
| Tax paid | -7 | -50 | |
| Net cash from operating activities | A | 74 | -52 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||
| Interest received etc. | 3 | 6 | |
| Dividends received | 87 | 68 | |
| Purchase of PPE and intangible assets | -6 | -0 | |
| Purchase of financial assets at fair value | -9 | - | |
| Proceed from sale of financial assets at fair value | 824 | - | |
| Purchase of other investments | -19 | -2 | |
| Purchase of shares in subsidiaries | -33 | -27 | |
| Proceeds from the sales of shares in subsidiaries | 1 133 | 3 | |
| Net cash from investing activities | B | 1 981 | 48 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| New long-term borrowings | 497 | 225 | |
| Repayment of long-term borrowings | -224 | -0 | |
| Cash Flow from Internal Loans and Borrowings | 167 | -35 | |
| Interest paid etc. | -12 | -11 | |
| Dividend paid | -1 685 | -123 | |
| Cash Flow from Own Shares | 0 | 2 | |
| Net cash from financing activities | C | -1 257 | 58 |
| Cash Flow | A+B+C | 799 | 54 |
| Opening Balance for Cash asset | 766 | 499 | |
| Closing Balance for Cash asset | 1 564 | 553 |
The financial statements for the quarter have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The report does not include all the information required in full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for 2020.
Disclosures concerning related party transactions are given in the company's Annual Report for 2020, Note 24.
AFK sold down 11,8% share in Volue AS in January, resulting in a gain in the AFK parent company of MNOK 904.
In March Tekna Holding was listed on Euronext Growth, resulting in a gain in AFK parent company of MNOK 138.
Total gain on MNOK 1.402 is eliminated in consolidated profit but is shown as paid-in capital in Note 8 Equity.
The accounting policies for 2020 are described in the Annual Report for 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with EU-approved IFRSs and associated interpretations, as well as the additional Norwegian disclosure requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Accounting Act and stock exchange regulations and rules, applicable as at 31 December 2020. The same policies have been applied in the preparation of the interim financial statements as at 30 June 2021.
New standards effective from 1 January 2021 have had no material effect on the financial statements.
Areas involving significant use of estimates include the valuation of companies in the share portfolio and measurement of goodwill/excess values in subsidiaries and associates, and of impairment indicators for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. In the year to date these measurements have not resulted in impairment losses on any assets or cash-generating units.
Individual companies in the Group have utilised government assistance on standard terms in the countries where they are represented. The assistance differs from country to country and is mainly given in the form of direct grants for operations, amounting to approx MNOK 31 in 2020. In 2021 the Group have not received any grants connected to the Covid - 19 pandemic.
In view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors and executive management of AFK have taken strong measures to safeguard employees, partners and customers of the portfolio companies. Measures have also been taken to limit negative financial and operational effects, and to ensure that the companies' liquidity is robust.
Based on the Group's strong financial position, AFK stands firm in the extraordinary situation that the world is currently in as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Amount in MNOK
In August 2020, Arendals Fossekompani's subsidiary Scanmatic sold its 51% shareholding in Scanmatic Elektro. Consequently, the company's financial figures have been recognised on separate lines in the income statement and balance sheet as discontinued operations.
The gain on disposal of Scanmatic Elektro of MNOK 32 is included in "Profit/loss from discontinued operations".
Scanmatic Elektro's key figures relating to the income statement and balance sheet for 2020 are presented below.
| 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| YTD | 01.01 - 11.08 | |
| Operating revenues and operating costs | ||
| Operating revenue | 159 | 181 |
| Operating expense | 147 | 168 |
| Depreciation | 3 | 4 |
| Operating profit | 8 | 10 |
| Net financial items | -0 | -0 |
| Profit before taxes | 8 | 9 |
| Provision for income tax | 2 | 2 |
| Net discontinued operations income | 6 | 7 |
| Profit from the sale of Scanmatic Elektro | 32 | |
| Net discontinued operations income (after tax) | 6 | 39 |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 0,12 | 0,71 |
| Liabilities connected to discontinued operation | 84 |
|---|---|
| Current liabilities | 73 |
| Non-current liabilities | 11 |
| Assets connected to discontinued operation | 121 |
| Current assets | 105 |
| Non-current assets | 16 |
Amount in MNOK
SALE OF COGEN ENERGIA ESPANA IN 2021
In July 2021, Arendals Fossekompani sold its 100% shareholding in Cogen Energia Espana. Consequently, Cogen Energia's financial figures have been recognised on separate lines in the income statement as "Discontinued operations" and in the balance sheet as "Held for sale".
Cogen Energia's key figures relating to the income statement for and balance sheet for 2021 and 2020 are presented below.
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | YTD | Full year | |
| Operating revenues and operating costs | |||
| Operating revenue | 281 | 242 | 516 |
| Operating expense | 263 | 228 | 469 |
| Depreciation | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Operating profit | 9 | 4 | 27 |
| Net financial items | -2 | -2 | -6 |
| Profit before taxes | 8 | 2 | 21 |
| Provision for income tax | 1 | 6 | |
| Net discontinued operations income | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Net discontinued operations income (after tax) | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 0,14 | 0,03 | 0,28 |
| Balance sheet | |||
| Non-current assets | 378 | 322 | 337 |
| Current assets | 272 | 331 | 261 |
| Assets connected to discontinued operation | 650 | 653 | 598 |
| Non-current liabilities | 171 | 162 | 160 |
| Current liabilities | 294 | 309 | 263 |
| Liabilities connected to discontinued operation | 465 | 471 | 423 |
| ENERGY SALES ADMINISTRATION |
VOLUE | NSSLGLOBAL | EFD INDUCTION | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Total sales at a point in time | 136 | 34 | - | - | 172 | 76 | 433 | 444 | 224 | 457 |
| Total sales over time | - | - | - | - | 317 | 367 | - | - | 323 | 59 |
| Total other Income | 0 | - | 6 | 5 | -0 | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| Operating revenue | 136 | 34 | 6 | 5 | 489 | 443 | 437 | 448 | 552 | 526 |
| Operating expense | 37 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 433 | 364 | 346 | 335 | 499 | 526 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment |
4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 26 | 32 |
| Operating profit | 96 | -0 | -27 | -15 | 10 | 48 | 70 | 80 | 26 | -31 |
| Net financial items | - | - | 1 115 | 45 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -6 | -7 |
| Provision for income tax | 59 | -1 | -7 | -8 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 9 | -4 |
| Continuing operations income | 37 | 1 | 1 096 | 38 | 4 | 41 | 53 | 62 | 12 | -35 |
| Total assets | 234 | 141 | 3 725 | 3 685 | 1 498 | 1 145 | 732 | 801 | 1 006 | 1 040 |
| Total liabilities | 59 | 24 | 973 | 849 | 760 | 710 | 353 | 382 | 643 | 709 |
| Net interest bearing debt | - | - | -762 | -161 | -473 | -347 | -221 | -311 | 95 | 129 |
Amount in MNOK
| TEKNA | COGEN | PROPERTY * | ELIMINATIONS | TOTAL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Total sales at a point in time | 64 | 43 | - | - | 14 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 045 | 1 056 |
| Total sales over time | 39 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 680 | 441 |
| Total other Income | 1 | 12 | - | - | 5 | 3 | -10 | -5 | 11 | 29 |
| Operating revenue | 105 | 70 | - | - | 20 | 5 | -9 | -5 | 1 735 | 1 526 |
| Operating expense | 115 | 84 | - | - | 20 | 5 | -4 | -5 | 1 475 | 1 360 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment |
4 | 17 | - | - | 7 | 4 | -4 | 3 | 106 | 123 |
| Operating profit | -14 | -31 | - | - | -6 | -5 | -1 | -3 | 155 | 43 |
| Net financial items | -2 | -5 | - | - | -1 | -2 | -1 124 | -61 | -18 | -32 |
| Provision for income tax | -1 | -6 | - | - | 0 | -0 | 0 | -1 | 84 | 4 |
| Continuing operations income | -15 | -30 | - | - | -8 | -6 | -1 126 | -63 | 53 | 6 |
| Total assets | 711 | 386 | 650 | 653 | 863 | 470 | -1 828 | -1 924 | 7 592 | 6 396 |
| Total liabilities | 97 | 371 | 465 | 471 | 581 | 277 | -280 | -462 | 3 652 | 3 332 |
| Net interest bearing debt | -268 | 300 | - | - | 426 | 204 | -0 | -0 | -1 204 | -187 |
* Property includes Vindholmen Eiendom, Bedriftsveien 17, Steinodden Eiendom, Arendal Lufthavn Gullknapp, Songe Træsliperi, AFK Property & Alytic.
| Common stock |
Other paid in capital |
Own shares |
Other reserves |
Retained earnings |
Owner's equity |
Minority Interest |
Total equity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY20 | ||||||||
| Opening balance at 01.01 | 224 | 6 | -67 | 868 | 2 146 | 3 177 | 142 | 3 318 |
| Net Profit for the Period | - | - | - | - | -12 | -12 | 27 | 14 |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) |
- | -0 | - | -135 | -0 | -135 | 4 | -132 |
| Own shares | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| Other changes from DS | - | - | - | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Dividends paid | - | - | - | - | -124 | -124 | -20 | -144 |
| Closing balance at 31.06 | 224 | 6 | -65 | 733 | 2 012 | 2 910 | 154 | 3 064 |
| FY21 | ||||||||
| Opening balance at 01.01 | 224 | 8 | -64 | 743 | 2 615 | 3 526 | 307 | 3 833 |
| Net Profit for the Period | - | - | - | - | 47 | 47 | 14 | 61 |
| Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) |
0 | -0 | - | 103 | 0 | 104 | -0 | 103 |
| Own shares | - | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| Sale of minority interests without a change in controll |
- | - | - | - | 1 391 | 1 391 | 205 | 1 596 |
| Realization of financial asset at fair value through OCI |
- | - | - | -798 | 798 | - | - | - |
| Other changes from DS | - | 0 | - | - | 20 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| Dividends paid | - | - | - | - | -1 697 | -1 697 | -28 | -1 725 |
| Closing balance at 31.06 | 224 | 8 | -64 | 49 | 3 210 | 3 427 | 513 | 3 940 |
ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI
Developing green-tech companies
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Langbryggen 9 4841 Arendal Norway
44
Postboks 280 4803 Arendal
Tlf: +47 37 23 44 00 [email protected] www.arendalsfossekompani.no
Lars Peder Fensli, CFO [email protected] Tlf: +47 953 63 670
Arendals Fossekompani's Interim Report Q2 2021 has been produced by Group Finance and Group Communication
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