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Arendals Fossekompani

Quarterly Report Feb 10, 2023

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Q4 2022 Interim report

Highlights Q4 2022

High electricity prices, increased tax burden

The average price of electricity on the spot market remained high, while the production was normalized compared with 2021. A new increased tax burden for the Norwegian hydropower industry was implemented, significantly reducing net profit for the quarter and full year.

NOK 0.95

Per share

Dividend to be paid in February

Arendals Fossekompani will pay a quarterly dividend for the fourth quarter of NOK 0.95 per share.

Substantial Tekna PlasmaSonic order

A leading aerospace original equipment manufacturer has confirmed an order in excess of CAD 9 million for Tekna PlasmaSonic systems.

Volue increased SaaS revenue

lights Volue Software-as-a-Service revenues increased by 22% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, representing 23% of total revenues.

Strong Evolgy backlog

Total order intake for Evolgy in 2022 amounted to EUR 157 million, an increase of 22% from 2021, which has resulted in an all-time high backlog.

Financial Highlights Q4 2022

KPIs for Arendals Fossekompani consolidated, continuing operations

Q4 Q4 Full year Full year
MNOK 2022 2021 2022 2021
Operating revenue 1 336 1 195 4 563 4 232
Operating profit (EBIT) 87 176 432 450
Margin 6% 15% 9% 11%
Operating profit (EBIT) by company
Parent Company 181 126 450 236
Volue -4 25 40 45
NSSLGlobal 21 50 210 166
Evolgy -29 31 -3 83
Tekna -40 -53 -153 -89
Vergia -2 -0 -7 -0
Ampwell -20 - -50 -
Alytic -16 -8 -46 -16
Property -3 7 -7 27
Operating profit 87 176 432 450
Profit before income tax 75 93 421 332
Profit for the period, continuing operations -109 -23 -19 97

All KPIs and graphs are based on continuing operations.

For information on discontinued operations, see Note 6.

1 336

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Operating profit, EBIT (MNOK) 2020 2021 2022

Profit for the period, continuing operations (MNOK)

Committed to Science Based Targets

Arendals Fossekompani has committed to set near-term company-wide emissions reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.

"Business has a vital role to play in driving down greenhouse gas emissions and building the resilient, zero-emissions economy we urgently need. This action must be grounded in science," says Chief Sustainability Officer, Ingunn Ettestøl.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets. SBTi shows companies and financial institutions how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

Arendals Fossekompani has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions with 42% by 2030, and to have 60% of the portfolio set science-based targets by 2027, and 70% by 2030.

"We are pleased to have started this process and we look forward to working with our portfolio companies in submitting their own science-based targets," says Ettestøl.

The Science Based Targets initiative defines and promotes best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, and it provides technical assistance and expert resources to companies that set science-based targets.

More than 2,000 organizations worldwide are leading the transition to a net-zero economy by setting emissions reduction targets grounded in climate science through the SBTi.

"Business has a vital role to play in driving down greenhouse gas emissions and building the resilient, zero-emissions economy we urgently need. This action must be grounded in science."

Ingunn Ettestøl Chief Sustainability Officer

CDP-score: B

Arendals Fossekompani is committed to disclosing emission data through CDP, a not-for-profit charity that runs a global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts.

CDP is considered the gold standard of environmental reporting with the richest and most comprehensive dataset on corporate and city action. Each year, CDP takes the information supplied in its annual reporting process and scores companies and cities based on their journey through disclosure and towards environmental leadership.

For 2022, Arendals Fossekompani was scored a 'B', which is the second highest score on the CDP scale.

Arendals Fossekompani Group

HEADQUARTER ARENDAL, NORWAY

CHAIRMAN TROND WESTLIE

INTERIM CEO LARS PEDER FENSLI

EMPLOYEES 2,200

COUNTRIES 27

FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating revenue 1 336 1 195 4 563 4 232
Operating profit 87 176 432 450
Operating margin 6% 15% 9% 11%
Earnings before tax (EBT) 75 93 421 332
Earnings after tax (EAT) -109 -23 -19 97
Operating cash flow 249 785 466 848
NIBD -1 206 -1 805 -1 206 -1 805
Equity 3 976 3 909 3 976 3 909
Equity ratio 50% 57% 50% 57%

Currency rates (NOK/CAD). Average 2022: 7.38. Average 2021: 6.86. End Q4 2022: 7.28. End Q4 2021: 6.94. Currency rates (NOK/GBP). Average 2022: 11.85. Average 2021: 11.83. End Q4 2022: 11.85. End Q4 2021: 11.89. Currency rates (NOK/EUR). Average 2022: 10.10. Average 2021: 10.16. End Q4 2022: 10.51. End Q4 2021: 9.99.

Arendals Fossekompani (AFK) is an industrial investment company holding 9 core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. These operations employ 2,200 people in 27 countries. Arendals Fossekompani has proud traditions in power production and owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, AFK operates globally in many forwardlooking industries including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalisation, as well as various green energy technologies.

HIGHLIGHTS – Q4 2022

(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)

Total operating revenues for the group amounted to NOK 1,336 million (1,195 million) in the fourth quarter and NOK 4,563, million (4,232 million) for full year 2022. Consolidated earnings before tax came in at NOK 75 million (93 million) for the quarter and NOK 421 million (332 million) for full year 2022. Ordinary profit after tax, but before non-controlling interests totaled NOK -109 million (-23 million) for the quarter and for the full year 2022 NOK -19 million (97 million).

Consolidated revenues in the quarter increased by 12% from the same quarter last year, and 8% for the full year. Adjusted for AFK Property's revenue recognition of the first phase of the development project Bryggebyen in 2021, consolidated revenues grew by 23% in 2022, compared to 2021. Operating profit for the fourth quarter was NOK 87 million (176 million) and NOK 432 million (450 million) for full year 2022.

Operating profit in the quarter was negatively impacted by a restructuring provision of NOK -38 million in Evolgy related to its German operations, and by negative contributions of NOK -31 million from growth companies acquired in 2022 (IPT Technology, Ampwell and Factlines). The fourth quarter was characterized by high electricity prices and high sales activity in several of the portfolio companies.

Operating profit for the year was driven by high electricity prices and strong operating result from NSSLGlobal, offset by investments in growth, cost inflation, supply chain issues and new acquisitions.

Volue reported 9% revenue growth in the fourth quarter, with the adjusted EBITDA margin increasing to 19%, compared to 18% in the corresponding quarter previous year. Volue continues the transformation towards recurring revenues and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). SaaS revenues were NOK 79 million in the quarter, an increase of 22 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, representing 23 percent of total revenues. The SaaS transformation builds a strong foundation that can handle a large number of new customers, enabling further revenue growth. Recurring revenue constituted 62 percent of total revenues and reached NOK 211 million in the quarter, an increase of 12 percent compared to the corresponding quarter previous year.

Volue won contracts of strategic importance within the Energy and Power Grid segments during the fourth quarter, confirming Volue's capabilities and position in the market.

Tekna reported 14% revenue growth in the quarter compared to the corresponding quarter previous year, driven mainly by 50% growth within the Systems segment. Materials revenue grew by 5% from the fourth quarter of 2021. The growth was negatively impacted by down-time on the machines related to the ongoing capacity upgrade qualification program.

Tekna is experiencing a strong pipeline in its Systems segment, with several contracts won during the year, including a PlasmaSonic order in excess of CAD 9 million to a leading aerospace OEM. Demand for Tekna's advanced materials is still strong. This is supported by a 64% increase in the backlog recorded end of year, compared to year-end 2021.

Tekna has taken important and immediate steps towards improving profitability and cash position. A roadmap to profitability has been drawn up, emphasizing operational

DEVELOPMENT LAST 5 QUARTERS

excellence, right-sizing of organization, prioritization of R&D and strategic focus on near term revenue opportunities.

AFK reiterates its long-term support of Tekna, and the parties have agreed on the terms for a CAD 25 million shareholder loan facility. The signing of the loan agreement is subject to consent from Tekna's existing public funding institutions.

Evolgy was formed through the combination of EFD Induction and the wireless charging solutions provider IPT Technology in May 2022. Total operating revenues increased by 17% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to NOK 388 million in 2022. Revenue growth was driven by higher activity level within Heat, as well as a smaller revenue contribution from the Charge division following the acquisition of IPT Technology. The company saw solid growth in all geographical regions in the quarter.

Operating profit in the quarter fell to NOK -29 million (31 million), negatively affected by consolidation of IPT Technology, as well as a restructuring provision related to its German operations. 12-month rolling order intake amounted EUR 157 million as per 31 December with new orders in all regions and segments, corresponding to a 22% increase year-on-year. The backlog at year-end is at an all-time high.

NSSLGlobal reports continued sales growth as well as solid order intake. Revenues during the fourth quarter grew by 5% compared to the same quarter last year, while operating profit amounted to NOK 21 million (50 million). During the fourth quarter, NSSLGlobal was able to extend several projects within both the governmental and maritime sectors, as well as winning new business. The company's long-term backlog provides stable outlook going forward.

Ampwell reported revenues of EUR 5.3 million in the fourth quarter, up from EUR 3.4 million in the third quarter. Operating profit was EUR -1.9 million in the quarter. The company is continuing to invest and grow its business, and is experiencing increased demand for its stationary storage solutions. Construction of new semi-automatic production facilities for battery modules is ongoing.

AFK Hydropower contributed with substantial revenues and operating profit in the quarter due to high electricity prices. Power generation in the quarter amounted to 135 GWh (137 GWh). The average spot price in the NO2 price area was EUR 165 /MWh (EUR 127 /MWh), lifting revenues from AFK Hydropower to NOK 232 million (171 million) and operating profit to NOK 203 million (154 million) compared to the corresponding quarter previous year.

Provision for income tax in the quarter amounted to NOK 183 million (83 million) and NOK 392 million (159 million) for full year 2022. The tax provision reflects the increased tax burden imposed on Norwegian hydropower producers during 2022. Incremental provision for income tax as a direct result

of the change, amounts to NOK 75 million for Arendals Fossekompani in 2022.

The AFK parent company's financial position remains solid. The company's cash position as at 31 December amounted to NOK 1,160 million. In addition, the company has undrawn credit facilities of NOK 1,944 million, securing net available liquidity of NOK 3,104 million per end of the quarter.

EVENTS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE QUARTER

On 16 December, it was announced that Ørjan Svanevik was to resign as CEO of Arendals Fossekompani, and CFO Lars Peder Fensli would function as interim CEO as of 1 January 2023 until a new CEO was appointed. On 10 January 2023, it was announced that Benjamin Golding was appointed new CEO. Golding is currently Group Executive Vice President of Products and Innovation at the Norwegian bank DNB. He will assume his position at Arendals Fossekompani as soon as his job in DNB comes to an end but no later than 1 August 2023.

On 9 February 2023, the Board of Directors decided to pay an ordinary cash dividend of NOK 0.95 per share for the fourth quarter 2022. The dividend is set to be paid on 22 February.

OUTLOOK FOR 2023

There is ongoing uncertainty associated with the war in Ukraine, the tax regime for the hydropower industry, the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, soaring inflation, rising interest rates as well as the development of energy prices. In this unpredictable environment, AFK's solid financial position enables continued support of the portfolio companies, both in handling short-term challenges but also in continued investments to strengthen their long-term competitiveness.

In light of the market's estimated power price trend for 2023 and forecasted production, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be lower than the record year of 2022.

Following high activity levels in all portfolio companies, somewhat offset by lower power price expectations, 2023 revenues are expected to be on par with 2022. Operating profit is expected to be lower than in 2022.

SHARE PRICE

There is a total of 55,995,250 shares in the company. The share price on 31 December 2022 was NOK 250.5, compared to NOK 445 on 31 December 2021, corresponding to a decrease of -43.7%. When including direct yield (dividend payouts) in the same period, total decrease in shareholder value was -42.0%.

Arendals Fossekompani's total market capitalization was NOK 14.0 billion at year-end. Compounded annual return to shareholders was 18.0% (29.5% including dividends), in the period December 2012 to December 2022.

Shareholder return last 10 years (assuming dividend reinvested)

Arendals Fossekompani Assets

60 %

4,050 MNOK

Oslo, Norway

Oslo Børs

71 %

739 MNOK

Sherbrooke, Canada

Oslo Børs

95 %

Skien, Norway

80 %

London, UK

95 %

Arendal, Norway

AFK ownership 100 %

Arendal, Norway

Arendals Fossekompani is the majority owner of seven international portfolio companies, two Norwegian hydropower plants, and a portfolio of property projects.

100 %

Arendal, Norway

Bøylefoss and Flatenfoss hydropower plants generate approximately 500 GWh annually. Bøylefoss became operational in 1913 and Flatenfoss in 1927.

AFK Property comprises all property related companies and property investments.

HEADQUARTER

CHAIRMAN

Arendals Fossekompani Parent Company / Hydropower

INTERIM CEO

ARENDAL,
NORWAY
TROND
WESTLIE
LARS PEDER
FENSLI
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EMPLOYEES

COUNTRIES

FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating revenue 245 173 628 382
Operating profit (EBIT) 181 126 450 236
Operating margin 73% 73% 71% 62%
Net financial items -6 -83 547 1 345
Earnings before tax (EBT) 174 43 997 1 581
Earnings after tax (EAT) -9 -40 605 1 422
Operating cash flow 199 112 393 236
NIBD -1 279 -950 -1 279 -950
Equity 3 028 2 872 3 028 2 872
Equity ratio 71% 79% 71% 79%

HYDROPOWER (EXTRACTED FROM AFK PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL FIGURES), MNOK

Operating revenue 232 171 606 373
Operating profit (EBIT) 203 154 537 300
Operating margin 88% 90% 89% 80%
Earnings before tax (EBT) 203 154 537 300
Provision for income tax 190 42 380 130
Earnings after tax (EAT) 13 111 156 170

The AFK Parent Company focuses on the development of new sustainable business opportunities, follow-up of portfolio companies through long-term active ownership, hydropower generation, property projects and management of financial investments. AFK Group Management employs 21 people. The headquarter is located in Arendal. AFK Hydropower generates power at two locations in the Arendal watercourse, producing excess of 500 GWh annually.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)

AFK PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company reported revenues of NOK 245 million (173 million) in the fourth quarter and NOK 628 million (382 million) for full year 2022. Operating profit amounted to NOK 174 million (43 million) in the quarter and NOK 450 (236 million) for 2022. Net financial items consist primarily of internal and external dividends and transactions effects, currency effects, and interest costs.

Provision for income tax in the quarter amounted to NOK 183 million (83 million) and NOK 392 million (159 million) for full year 2022. The tax provision in the quarter and full year 2022 reflects the following changes in the tax regime for Norwegian hydropower producers, as presented by the Norwegian government on 28 September 2022: i) increased resource rent tax from 37% to 45% (as of 1 January 2022) and ii) highprice contribution tax of 23% on realized monthly average electricity prices above NOK 0.7/kWh (applicable from 28 September 2022). These changes result in an incremental provision for income tax amounting to NOK 75 million in 2022.

The AFK Parent Company's financial position remains solid. The company's cash position as of 31 December amounted to NOK 1,160 million. In addition, the company has undrawn credit facilities of NOK 1,944 million, securing net available liquidity of NOK 3,104 million per end of the quarter.

AFK HYDROPOWER

AFK hydropower production in the fourth quarter reached normalized levels compared to the year before. The average price

The relatively lower price level, compared to the third quarter of 2022, came as a result of higher precipation than normal, lifting the hydro reservoir levels in the south of Norway. Prices for coal, gas and CO2, saw a decline during the quarter, contributing to European power prices normalizing somewhat.

in the NO2 price area was 165 EUR/MWh (127 EUR/MWh).

Essential audits and maintenance routines took place in the quarter in accordance with established control procedures for the hydropower facilities.

Power generation in the fourth quarter amounted to 135 GWh (137 GWh). Arendals Fossekompani has a defined strategy of selling hydropower production in the day-ahead (spot) market.

Precipitation and inflow in 2022 were respectively around 91% and 76% of the norm for the watercourse. The accumulated amount of snow and the reservoir levels in the watercourse were higher than normal by year-end.

The figures below show the weekly power price (NO2) and power generation in the period 30/09/2021 – 31/12/2022:

OUTLOOK

In light of the market's estimated power price trends for 2023, water levels, and forecasted production, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be lower than in 2022.

Actual energy prices depend on many factors, including hydrological balance, oil and gas prices, weather conditions, temperatures and more. With limited reservoir capacity, the production volume will also depend on precipitation.

Power price & power generation

Volue Portfolio company

HEADQUARTER CHAIRMAN CEO OWNERSHIP EMPLOYEES COUNTRIES
OSLO, ØRJAN TROND 60 % 750 9
NORWAY SVANEVIK STRAUME
FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating Revenues 339 312 1 217 1 041
EBITDA 22 49 146 138
Adjusted EBITDA 64 56 203 214
Operating Profit -4 25 40 45
Operating Margin -1% 7% 3% 4%
Earnings before tax (EBT) -12 18 36 40
Operating cash flow -14 63 215 122
NIBD -426 -382 -426 -382
Equity 820 767 820 767
Equity Ratio 44% 44% 44% 44%

* Adjusted EBITDA: In order to give a better representation of underlying performance, EBITDA is adjusted with non-recurring items. Note that adjusted EBITDA does not include estimated one-off loss revenues due to the cyber-incident in 2021 (only relevant for 2021 figures). Volue is a market leader in technologies and services that power the green transition. Based on 50 years of experience, Volue provides innovative solutions, systems and insights to industries critical to society. 750 employees work with more than 2,200 customers across energy, power grid, water and infrastructure projects that ensure a sustainable, flexible and reliable future. Volue operates within three segments, Energy, Power Grid, and Infrastructure. The company is active in 40+ countries.

The transformation towards recurring revenues and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) continues. Volue generated solid growth rates during the quarter. SaaS revenues were NOK 79 million in the quarter, an increase of 22 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, representing 23 percent of total revenues. The SaaS transformation builds a foundation that can handle a large number of new customers, enabling further revenue growth.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)

Total operating revenues in the quarter amounted to NOK 339 million (312 million). Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter totaled NOK 64 million (56 million), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA of 19 percent (18 percent).

The Energy Segment recorded revenue growth of 12 percent from the fourth quarter in 2021 to NOK 210 million in the same quarter in 2022. The segment has a strong tailwind from volatile energy markets that drive increased demand for Volue services, including trading, optimalization, forecasting and analyses. In the quarter, the Energy segment won a software contract with a large German power producer, to digitalize the client's trading process. The contract confirms both Volue's capabilities within the field and the European ambitions.

For the Power Grid Segment, operating revenues grew by 7% year-over-year to NOK 75 million. A contract with a large Nordic power grid operator was won in the quarter, where Volue will deliver a domain application for grid planning. The deal is of strategic importance for Volue and lays the foundation for similar deliveries outside the Nordics.

The Infrastructure segment generated revenues of NOK 54 million in the fourth quarter, down from NOK 55 million in the same quarter the previous year. The shift towards a SaaS business model is ongoing, with recurring revenues share in the quarter amounting to 79% (74%) and SaaS revenues to 40% (28%).

Recurring revenue constituted 62 percent of total revenues and reached NOK 211 million in the quarter, an increase of 12 percent from the fourth quarter of 2021. The company is working on several new initiatives, such as Distributed Energy Resources and new products related to optimisation and trading solutions.

Volatility in the energy markets were somewhat lower in the fourth quarter, compared to 2022 as a whole. The European energy markets are, however, still undergoing a tectonic shift leading to price increases and increased volatility. The

security of supply is ever more important. This leads to increased opportunities based on an integrated digital value chain, from sensors to executed trades, and thus the value of Volue's solution.

OUTLOOK

Volue continues to prioritise strategic investments in its SaaS platform and expansion into new markets. This creates short- to mid-term EBITDA impact and increased R&D capitalisation in line with plans. Measures are in place to counter margin effects, and Volue will work diligently to improve profitability going forward.

The long-term ambition of NOK 2 billion in revenues, including M&A, by 2025 is maintained. The long-term target of 15% annual organic revenue growth is also maintained, with 2023 growth expected somewhat under the longterm target. The 2025-targets for Adjusted EBITDA margin are under review and for 2023 Volue see Adjusted EBITDA margin improving from 2022 levels. ARR and SaaS are expected to improve in line with 2022 performance.

For 2023, Volue has the following priorities and ambitions:

  • Capitalize on changing energy market dynamics
  • Focus on margin-improving initiatives
  • Continue to grow ARR business in line with 2022 performance
  • Strategic investments for international growth
  • Structural growth through M&A
  • Expand activities outside the Nordics

DEVELOPMENT LAST 5 QUARTERS

Tekna Portfolio company

HEADQUARTER CHAIRMAN CEO OWNERSHIP EMPLOYEES COUNTRIES
SHERBROOKE, DAG LUC 71 % 204 4
CANADA TEIGLAND DIONNE
FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Sales 51 42 199 184
EBITDA -32 -34 -124 -60
Adjusted EBITDA -21 -21 -95 -32
Operating profit -40 -53 -153 -89
Operating margin -79% -128% -77% -49%
Earnings before tax (EBT) -39 -55 -166 -98
Operating cash flow -12 -13 -145 -89
NIBD -40 -215 -40 -215
Equity 389 531 389 531
Equity ratio 71% 82% 71% 82%

Currency rates (NOK/CAD). Average 2022: 7.38. Average 2021: 6.86. End Q4 2022: 7.28. End Q4 2021: 6.94.

*Adjusted EBITDA: EBITDA adjusted for costs related to the IPO and uplisting, non-recurring legal costs, and IT expenses related to the cloud software IFRS reclassification.

Tekna is a world-leading provider of advanced materials and plasma systems to several industries. Tekna produces high-purity metal powders for applications such as 3D printing in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors, as well as optimized induction plasma systems for industrial research and production. With its unique, IP-protected plasma technology, the company is well positioned in the growing market for advanced nanomaterials within the electronics and batteries industries.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, revenue increased by 14 percent compared with the same period in 2021, mainly driven by a 50% growth in Systems revenues on the back of large orders.

Tekna continues to experience strong demand for its Advanced Materials. In Q4 2022, order backlog in Materials amounted to CAD 14.1 million, up from CAD 10.2 million in Q4 2021. Total order backlog at the end of the year was CAD 25 million, a 64% increase from 2021, reflecting the growing demand for additive materials, significant wins and strong pipeline of systems projects.

Tekna has seen the Systems market rebound with several contracts awarded during the year. In October, an order in excess of CAD 9 million was confirmed to deliver PlasmaSonic equipment to a leading aerospace original equipment manufacturer, with delivery planned for early 2024. In January 2023, two more plasma system sales valued at CAD 1.6 million for delivery by end of 2023 were announced.

In January, Espen Schie was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Tekna. Schie brings long-term financial management experience and comes from the role as Vice President of Finance & Controlling at Arendals Fossekompani.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year) Total operating revenues in the fourth quarter amounted to CAD 6.8 million (6.0 million). Revenue in Materials and Systems increased 5 percent and 50 percent, respectively, from the same quarter the previous year. Full year revenues in 2022 totaled CAD 26.9 million (26.8 million). Materials revenue for the year was CAD 18.9 million (17.5 million) and Systems CAD 7.9 million (9.3 million). Materials revenue growth in the quarter was negatively impacted by down-time on the machines related to the ongoing capacity upgrade program.

Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter was CAD -2.9 million (-3 million) and for full year 2022 CAD -12.8 million (-4.6 million). EBITDA was marked by costs related to capacity expansion initiatives in production and R&D efforts.

OUTLOOK

The additive manufacturing powder capacity increase program is progressing, targeting a 70% increase in production run rate to be qualified by the end of the first quarter of 2023. This is expected to be reflected in the output in Q2. Increasing capacity will translate into higher material availability, shorter delivery lead-times and increased sales, which is

synchronized with the customer roll-out plan.

Operating revenues and margins are expected to increase during 2023, supported by the strong order backlog. Increasing production and delivery of advanced materials for additive manufacturing remain top priority for the company. Three powder systems will be coming online in 2023.

Tekna's strategy, technology and products are considered highly relevant in today's global markets, which are marked by geopolitical turmoil, economic uncertainty, an urge for sustainability and increased predictability. The company's customers are transitioning towards new technology, moving manufacturing closer to markets whilst considering more sustainable production processes.

Additive manufacturing (AM) remains the most prominent segment for Tekna materials at present with a projected AM materials market growth of up to 30% (source: Smartech 2022). Tekna will prioritize near-term revenue opportunities within additive manufacturing and microelectronics. Tekna continues dialogue with strategic partners within energy storage.

Tekna has taken important and immediate steps towards improving profitability and cash position. A roadmap to profitability has been drawn up, emphasising operational excellence, right-sizing of organisation, strict prioritisation of R&D efforts towards AM and Microelectronics and strategic focus on near term revenue opportunities.

AFK reiterates its long-term support of Tekna. AFK and Tekna have agreed on the terms for a CAD 25 million loan facility. The signing of the loan agreement is subject to consent from Tekna's existing public funding institutions.

NSSLGlobal Portfolio company

HEADQUARTER CHAIRMAN CEO OWNERSHIP EMPLOYEES COUNTRIES
LONDON, ARILD SALLY-ANNE 80 % 216 9
UK NYSÆTHER RAY
FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating Revenues 253 242 1 019 907
Operating Profit 21 50 210 166
Operating Margin 8% 21% 21% 18%
Earnings before tax (EBT) 43 64 232 178
Operating cash flow 14 88 137 197
NIBD -364 -322 -364 -322
Equity 540 458 540 458
Equity Ratio 59% 57% 59% 57%

Currency rates (NOK/GBP). Average 2022: 11.85. Average 2021: 11.83. End Q4 2022: 11.85. End Q4 2021: 11.89.

NSSLGlobal is an independent provider of cyber secure 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.

NSSLGlobal has more than 50 years of experience in the maritime and military mobility markets. The company provides satellite solutions in partnership with some of the largest satellite operators, including Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya, Telesat, Eutelsat, JCSAT, Intelsat and Starlink.

Customers are supported locally via global sales and service offices, 24/7 network operations centers, teleports, and local partners. The revenue model is to a large degree based on multi-year subscription contracts, thereby securing a significant degree of recurring revenues. Its main customers are found in the maritime segment, in the military and government sector, and in the energy sector.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)

Revenues for the fourth quarter were £21.2 million (£20.5 million). The growth in the quarter compared to last year, was largely due to increased airtime revenues driven by higher operational activity caused by the Ukraine conflict. In addition, expansion of maritime and government project work had a positive impact, while partly offset by delays in component/hardware deliveries.

Operating profit in the quarter was £1.7 million (£4.3 million). Operating profit in the corresponding quarter in 2021 was partly driven by a contract with particularly good margins.

In the fourth quarter, NSSLGlobal won £ 37.1 million of new business, including both government contracts (largely contract extensions) and maritime contracts. One of the contracts won is a 3-year contract with Mitsui OSK LNG Transport (Europe) Ltd, for their fleet, including FusionIPLeo trials which will be launched by NSSLGlobal on 23 February 2022. This offering combines the best from both GEO and LEO-based satellites to provide a seamless integrated solution to the end-user.

NSSLGlobal's sales and bid pipeline remain strong, and there are several new sales opportunities across both the governmental and maritime sectors.

OUTLOOK

NSSLGlobal expects 2023 revenues to be in line with 2022, while operating profit is expected to be lower than in 2022.

DEVELOPMENT LAST 5 QUARTERS

Evolgy Portfolio company

SKIEN, NORWAY ØRJAN SVANEVIK

BJØRN E. PETERSEN 95 %

1,100

17

FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Sales 388 331 1 338 1 171
Operating profit -29 31 -3 83
Operating margin -7% 9% 0% 7%
Earnings before tax (EBT) -35 29 -20 72
Operating cash flow 147 71 58 96
NIBD 435 31 435 31
Equity 384 405 384 405
Equity ratio 22% 36% 22% 36%

Financial figures related to IPT Technology are not included in the figures for 2021.

Currency rates (NOK/EUR). Average 2022: 10.10. Average 2021: 10.16. End Q4 2022: 10.51. End Q4 2021: 9.99.

Evolgy was formed through the combination of EFD Induction and the wireless charging solutions provider IPT Technology, which was acquired by Arendals Fossekompani in May 2022. Evolgy combines EFD Induction's global market leadership in industrial induction heating systems (Heat) with IPT Technology's leading technology in the high growth market for wireless induction charging solutions for mobility and industrial applications (Charge). Among the industries served by Evolgy are automotive, renewable energy/wind energy, pipe fabrication, electronics, cable, and mechanical engineering. Evolgy has operations in 20 countries.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

(Figures in parentheses refer to the same period the previous year)

Total operating revenues in the quarter amounted to NOK 388 million, a 17% increase from the same quarter in 2021, whereas revenue for the full year 2022 increased by 14% to NOK 1,338 million. Revenue growth was driven by higher activity level within Heat, as well as a smaller revenue contribution from the Charge division following the acquisition of IPT Technology in May 2022. The company saw solid growth in all geographical regions in the quarter.

Operating costs saw an uptick in the fourth quarter, primarily related to the accrual of a restructuring provision of NOK 38 million related to the German operations. Moreover, component cost increases and general cost inflation had a negative impact on operating costs during the year.

The reported operating profit (EBIT) was NOK -29 million in the fourth quarter, including a negative contribution of NOK 9 million from IPT Technology. Adjusted for restructuring costs, the EBIT margin was 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Reported EBIT for the full year was NOK -3 million, including a negative contribution of NOK -22 million from IPT Technology in 2022. Adjusted for restructuring costs related to the German operations and one-time costs related to the acquisition of IPT Technology, EBIT for the full year 2022 was NOK 24 million, corresponding to an EBIT margin 1.8%.

OUTLOOK

Order intake held up well throughout the year. Total order intake for 2022 amounted to EUR 157 million, an increase of 22% from 2021. The current order backlog creates a strong fundament for continued profitable growth in 2023 and the market for heating products is still considered strong. IPT Technology opens a growing and potentially large market within wireless charging solutions, and is expected to generate long-term revenue and cost synergies to further improve the company's operational leverage.

Both revenue and operating profit are expected to be higher in 2023 than in 2022.

DEVELOPMENT LAST 5 QUARTERS

Ampwell Portfolio company

FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Full Year 2022
Operating Revenues 54 106
Operating Profit -20 -50
Operating Margin - -
Earnings before tax (EBT) -25 -62
Operating cash flow -3 -58
NIBD 373 373
Equity 30 30
Equity Ratio 61% 61%

Currency rates (NOK/EUR). Average Q4 2022: 10.01. Average Q4 2021: 10.23. End Q4 2022: 10.58. End Q4 2021: 10.17.

Ampwell was established by Arendals Fossekompani in 2022 to build an eco-system for battery technology and a Battery-as-a-Service business model. Ampwell will accomplish this by combining hardware, software, other technologies, and dedicated competence.

ENERGY STORAGE MODULES

In April 2022, Arendals Fossekompani acquired 54.9 percent of Commeo, a German company specializing in energy storage and energy management solutions. Commeo provides solutions for commercial and industrial energy storage by manufacturing battery modules and rack systems, including control units and software for monitoring and data logging. An example of how Commeo systems are used is 'peak-shaving' of energy consumption, which means using energy from the battery racks during peak price periods to avoid steep tariffs charged by the energy system operators.

Established in 2014, Commeo has over the years developed its proprietary energy storage system and is now in a position where the product can be manufactured on an industrial scale. Commeo systems typically range from 50 kWh to 1 MWh, but the modular plug-and-play setup allows for even larger systems.

Headquartered in Wallenhorst in Germany, Commeo employs over 50 people and reported revenues of EUR 3.5 million in 2021. The company is on a strong growth trajectory and has started the construction of a new production facility which will be one of Germany's largest.

MONITORING AND ANALYSIS

Cellect Energy S.L, a Spanish company based in Barcelona, is currently developing analysis and control software together with some of the largest energy players in Europe. The solutions are specifically designed for the stationary storage market and will help customers utilize the stored energy in the best possible manner.

Cellect develops agnostic solutions, which means they will be able to connect to several different batteries, independent of manufacturer and technology. Cellect was co-founded with Ampwell in 2021. Arendals Fossekompani currently owns 40% of Cellect and is likely to reach majority ownership during the first half of 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

Revenues for the fourth quarter were EUR 5.3 million, up from EUR 3.4 million in the third quarter. Increased production capabilities in Commeo contributed to the growth, reaching an all-time high in terms of quarterly revenue.

Operating profit in the quarter was EUR -1.9 million. The company is continuing to invest and grow its business.

The construction of Commeo's new semi-automatic production facilities is currently ongoing. The first part of the new production facilities is estimated to be finalized in mid-2024 and will over time enable GWh production capacity.

The demand for stationary storage, and the sales pipeline for Commeo, continues to increase.

OUTLOOK

Ampwell expects to generate strong revenue growth in 2023. EBIT is expected to improve but remain negative for the year.

Alytic Portfolio company

HEADQUARTER CHAIRMAN CEO OWNERSHIP EMPLOYEES COUNTRIES
ARENDAL, MORTEN ESPEN 95 % 72 2
NORWAY HENRIKSEN ZACHARIASSEN
FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating Revenues 12 8 40 27
Operating Profit -16 -8 -46 -16
Operating Margin - - - -
Earnings before tax (EBT) -16 -9 -45 -16
Operating cash flow -4 -7 -31 -12
NIBD -45 -25 -45 -25
Equity 132 80 132 80
Equity Ratio 67% 74% 67% 74%

Alytic invests in companies with strong domain competence and actively supports them to develop and commercialize scalable and data-rich products based on a SaaS business model. Alytic was established in 2020 with key people who successfully developed Wattsight based on the same principles. Alytic has acquired four companies as a starting point for developing verticals within Aquaculture, Renewables, ESG and IoT & Cyber Security. Alytic will continue to develop the existing portfolio and to do acquisitions in existing and new verticals.

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q4 2022

Factlines onboarded several key people to their management team and have positioned their supply chain transparency product for significant growth in 2023. Greenfact has continued to strengthen their organization and develop their new global analysis platform for decarbonization instruments which will launch in Q1 2023. Kontali is experiencing strong demand and customer growth on their new seafood portal, Edge. Utel has strengthened their organization within sales and marketing and is continuing to build and test prototypes of their new telco fraud detection and prevention solution.

FACTLINES (ESG)

Alytic's ambition is to develop a European one-stop-shop for responsible supply chains, ESG reporting, and product life cycle assessments. Factlines, an Alytic portfolio company since April 2022, will scale their supply chain product in 2023 and is developing a solution for EU Taxonomy reporting scheduled to launch in Q3/Q4 2023.

During Q4, the new management team was onboarded. This has accelerated the pace of product development and growth. The newly adopted Norwegian Transparency Act has assisted Factlines in building a strong sales pipeline and Factlines has significant growth potential in the coming quarters. Factlines' main product in supply chain transparency is incrementally being improved to meet customer needs and a foundation for an EU Taxonomy reporting tool and lifecycle assessments (LCA) is being explored and prototyped.

GREENFACT (RENEWABLES)

Greenfact, an Alytic portfolio company since 2021, is a green-tech leader with strong domain competence, ongoing SaaS business and large potential for growth. After successfully onboarding its new CEO in Q3, and the hiring and onboarding of key analysts and sales professionals during Q4, Greenfact has been preparing for significant scale in 2023. Greenfact is on track to launch their new platform in Q1 2023, which will provide the highest levels of renewables (EAC) and carbon market intelligence, including thought leadership on the EU carbon market, as well as the voluntary carbon and US, South-Korean and Chinese emission trading systems.

During 2023, Greenfact aims to continue developing its net-zero analytics product and grow a global customer base.

KONTALI (AQUACULTURE)

Kontali, an Alytic portfolio company since late 2020, has served as the leading market research and analytics provider for the seafood sector since the early 90s. Since being acquired by Alytic, Kontali has been on a digital transformation journey developing a new app called Kontali Edge. The solution will provide subscribing customers with exclusive access to Kontali´s data, forecasts, and analytics.

A beta version of Edge was launched in Q3, and a full version was made available to customers in Q4. Kontali is experiencing strong demand and growth in recurring revenues. The platform is undergoing continuous rapid development with the aim of having several new features and analytical tools available by Q1 2023. This will also include insights from the existing Kontali reports and current subscribers will be migrated to Edge. Kontali will continue to invest and develop Edge to be the leading portal for seafood professionals - and expects strong growth in subscribing customers in 2023.

UTEL (IOT & CYBER SECURITY)

Utel, an Alytic portfolio company since 2021, is a leading provider of services for network monitoring, analysis, and anomaly detection serving a global array of telecom carriers and fixed and mobile network operators. Since joining the Alytic portfolio, Utel has focused on building go-to-market, AI and UX capabilities. Utel onboarded a new sales and marketing manager in Q4 with a strong outbound focus. Utel has in Q4 continued the development and testing of prototypes of a general anomaly detection solution, with a particular focus on telco fraud. Development continues in Q1 2023 in close collaboration with key customers.

With a strong pipeline and a modernized product portfolio Utel expects strong revenue growth in 2023.

OUTLOOK

Alytic portfolio companies are still in a strong investment phase building new organizations, improving existing products, and developing new product areas. All companies are expected to launch new products and grow revenues in 2023, while operating profit is expected to remain negative.

Vergia Portfolio company

HEADQUARTER
ARENDAL,
NORWAY
CHARIMAN
ØRJAN
SVANEVIK
CEO
MORTEN
HENRIKSEN
OWNERSHIP
100 %
EMPLOYEES
11
COUNTRIES
1
FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating Revenues 1 1
Operating Profit -2 0 -7 0
Operating Margin - - - -
Earnings before tax (EBT) -8 -1 -19 -2
Operating cash flow -5 0 -7 0
NIBD 5 -10 5 -10
Equity 9 18 9 18
Equity Ratio 27% 100% 27% 100%

Established early in 2022, Vergia is an Arendals Fossekompani initiative that combines all existing green infrastructure projects and related portfolio companies in a new entity. Vergia is a strategic green energy enabler leveraging in-house competence with strategic partners to develop infrastructure projects in alternative verticals within the energy transition sphere. The Vergia ecosystem includes verticals such as small-scale hydropower, energy parks, powerto-x, solar, offshore wind, green fuel, and carbon capture. Vergia is owned 100% by Arendals Fossekompani.

OFFSHORE WIND

Arendals Fossekompani and Ferd, two of Norway's leading industrial investment companies, have come together to establish the offshore wind company Seagust. Seagust is structured as a 50:50 joint venture between Vergia and Ferd, with a mandate to become an offshore wind developer with operations domestically and internationally. Seagust and Swedish energy major Vattenfall have joined forces with the intension to bid on two areas in the upcoming Norwegian offshore wind licensing round.

AMMONIA

Vergia and Grieg Maritime Group have joined forces to create a world-leading provider of green ammonia. North Ammonia 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. Eydehavn in Arendal has been chosen as the first production site for North Ammonia. Eydehavn is being developed as a maritime hub and is ideally located for green ammonia production and distribution. MoUs have been signed with maritime end-users. World-class technology, engineering and maritime cooperation partners are in place to develop the project and production facility. Production is expected to start in 2025.

SMALL-SCALE HYDROPOWER

Demand for electricity is expected to grow significantly in years to come, due to electrification of the transportation and industry sectors, increased household consumption and interconnectors between the Nordics and Europe. Vergia has two small-scale hydropower development projects; Kilandsfoss and Glomsdam, which can contribute with an annual production of 40 and 7.3 GWh respectively.

ENERGY PARKS

Vergia is developing Bøylestad Energy Park, an industrial and commercial area facilitating energy intensive industry, powered by renewable energy. The area is situated next to one of the largest energy hubs in Southern Norway, which makes for a highly suitable area for power intensive industries. Bøylestad Energy Park also offers proximity to highway systems, railway, and a port, which further increases the strategic value of the area.

HYDROGEN

Vergia, Kongsberg Maritime and Moreld have joined forces to develop a combined offshore substation and hydrogen factory. Hydepoint is a complete solution for receiving, converting, and transmitting the full energy potential from offshore wind farms, with reduced dependence on the onshore power grid. Placed in the ocean, close to wind farms, Hydepoint can convert all or part of the energy into hydrogen. This will reduce the need for upscaling the power grid both to and on land.

AFK Property Part of Arendals Fossekompani

ARENDAL, NORWAY

TORKIL MOGSTAD TOM KRUSCHE PEDERSEN

100 %

1

1

FINANCIAL FIGURES, MNOK Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021
Operating Revenues 4 72 35 510
Operating Profit -3 7 -7 27
Operating Margin -63% 10% -19% 5%
Earnings before tax (EBT) -4 6 -10 25
Operating cash flow -19 475 -41 309
NIBD 135 68 135 68
Equity 206 215 206 215
Equity Ratio 47% 46% 47% 46%

All property related companies and property investments are comprised in AFK Property.

BRYGGEBYEN

The by far largest company in the property portfolio is Vindholmen Eiendom AS, which is transforming an old shipyard area into a new urban residential/commercial zone under the name Bryggebyen. The transformation of the area located minutes outside downtown Arendal, will take 10-15 years to complete and will create 500-700 residential units in combination with exciting and highly relevant trade and commerce offerings.

The first and second stage of the development was concluded in 2021 and all 113 apartments were sold before year-end 2021. Not only was this the largest residential project in the region that year, but it also had the quickest sell-out time, demonstrating the attractiveness of the Bryggebyen area. To satisfy the market's desire to be part of Bryggebyen, AFK made the decision in October 2021 to initiate phase 3 of the Bryggebyen project, thereby adding 48 new apartments. These went on sale in the second quarter of 2022, and 41 were sold as of 31 December 2022. AFK also plans to build an indoor water park in the area. The municipality of Arendal has signed a long-term rental agreement with the water park. A final decision to build the park will be made in March/April 2023.

ARENDAL AIRPORT & PROPERTY GULLKNAPP

AFK Property is the majority owner of this property which comprises a relatively new airport facility as well as an attractive 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 developing the airport facility into a center for drones as well as a hub for electrified aviation under the name Gullknapp Aerial Center.

The significant size of the property, combined with direct access to the high voltage grid, has made the property attractive for industrial players, including those drawn to Arendal in connection with Morrow Batteries' plan for establishing a giga-factory for battery cell production. Gullknapp is located about 15 kilometers north of Arendal and therefore in close vicinity to both the new E18 highway and the Port of Arendal. Having its own airport facility is of course also an advantage. Real estate areas for industrial use are becoming scarce around Arendal, and Gullknapp is highly relevant for power and transportation intensive industries such as battery-related production of cells, electrodes and electrode materials, as well as hydrogen and ammonia production to support the transition into a sustainable future.

BØLEVEGEN 4

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 Evolgy 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.

LONGUM PROPERTY

AFK Property has acquired 170,000 sqm of mostly commercial land located outside the city of Arendal. The property is close to the E18 highway on route to the main production site of the coming Morrow Batteries factory. The land is also in the vicinity of Bedriftsveien 17, which is also in the portfolio of AFK property.

BEDRIFTSVEIEN 17

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 Volue Industrial IoT on a 25-year bare-house agreement. Bedriftsveien 17 is located in the middle of the emerging commercial area Krøgenes, 3 kilometers east of down-town Arendal. The area has grown in attractiveness with a new feed-in road to the new E18 highway recently completed.

Shareholder information Outlook

SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS

There are a total of 55,995,250 shares in the company. As of 31 December, a total of 1,118,319 were treasury shares. The share price on 30 September was NOK 223.0 and on 31 December NOK 250.5.

RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES

Arendals Fossekompani 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 2021.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

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.

OUTLOOK

Following high activity levels in all portfolio companies and positioning within attractive megatrends, 2023 revenues for AFK group are expected to be on par with 2022. However, operating profit is expected to be lower than 2022 due to reduced earnings from AFK Hydropower because of lower estimated price trend. Note that there is uncertainty associated with the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, soaring inflation, rising interest rates, the development of energy prices, and tax regulations for the Norwegian hydropower industry.

AFK HYDROPOWER

In light of the market's estimated power price trend for 2023, revenues and operating profit for AFK Hydropower are expected to be lower than in 2022. Net cash generated from hydropower production will also be impacted by the increase in resource rent tax from 37% to 45% (effective as of 1 January 2022), as well as 'high-price contribution' tax on electricity prices in excess of NOK 0.70 per kWh (effective

as of 28 September 2022). These taxes were presented by the Norwegian government on 28 September 2022. Actual energy prices depend on many factors, including hydrological balance, oil and gas prices, weather conditions, temperatures and more. With limited reservoir capacity, the production volume will also be dependent on precipitation.

VOLUE

Volue revenues are expected to be on par with 2022, while operating profit for 2023 is expected to be higher than in 2022.

TEKNA

Tekna expects 2023 revenues and operating profit to be higher than in 2022.

NSSLGLOBAL

NSSLGlobal expects 2023 revenues to be in line with 2022, while operating profit is expected to be lower than in 2022.

EVOLGY

Evolgy expects 2023 revenues and operating profit to be higher than in 2022.

AMPWELL

Ampwell expects to generate continued revenue growth throughout 2023. EBIT is expected to improve but remain negative for 2023.

The Board of Directors emphasizes that significant uncertainty is associated with assessments of future circumstances.

Froland, 9 February 2023 The Board of Directors, Arendals Fossekompani ASA

Consolidated statement of profit or loss

Amounts in MNOK 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021
Note Q4 Q3 Q4 Full year Full year
Continuing operations
Sales revenues
8
1 329 1 110 1 176 4 543 4 196
Other Income 7 4 19 20 36
Total revenues 1 336 1 114 1 195 4 563 4 232
Cost of sales 396 361 359 1 396 1 585
Staff cost 512 387 402 1 684 1 422
Other operating cost 259 164 188 755 539
Total operating cost 1 166 911 949 3 835 3 546
EBITDA 170 203 246 728 686
Depreciation 47 48 41 186 171
Amortisation 27 27 23 101 58
Impairment loss from PPE
3
0 0 - 0 1
Impairment loss from intangible assets
3
9 - 6 9 6
Operating profit 87 127 176 432 450
Finance income 35 24 3 111 47
Finance cost 25 18 82 82 153
Net financial items 10 6 -79 30 -106
Income from associated companies
6
-21 -11 -4 -41 -12
Profit before income tax 75 122 93 421 332
Provision for income tax
5
184 91 116 440 235
Profit for the period, continuing operations -109 31 -23 -19 97
Profit (-loss) from discontinued operations
7
- 29
Profit for the period -109 31 -23 -19 126
Attributable to:
Minority interest income -28 -1 -1 -32 19
Equity holders of the parent -82 32 -22 13 107
Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) -1,99 0,57 -0,41 -0,34 2,29
Statement of comprehensive income
Profit for the period -109 31 -23 -19 126
FX differences on translation of foreign operations -82 34 257 53 -65
Change on Cash flow hedges -15 19 2 9 -4
Tax on OCI that may be reclassified to P&L 1 -1 -0 2 1
OCI that may be reclassified to P&L -96 53 258 64 -67
Change in financial assets at fair value through OCI 1 -5 1 -3 95
Actuarial gains and losses -3 0 6 -2 6
Tax on OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L 1 - -1 1 -1
OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L -1 -5 5 -5 100
OCI from discontinued operations - - 0 - 2
Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) -97 48 264 59 34
Total Comprehensive Income -206 79 241 40 160
Attributable to:
Minority Interest -42 6 -4 -19 3
Equity holders of the parent -164 73 245 59 156
Total Comprehensive Income per share (NOK) -3,76 1,44 4,39 0,73 2,91

Consolidated balance sheet

Amounts in MNOK
2022 2022 2021
Note
Assets
Q4 Q3 Full year
Fixed assets 1 092 1 024 939
Intangible assets and goodwill 1 923 1 903 1 092
Investment in associated companies
6
37 35 17
Net pension assets 25 29 28
Non-current receivables and investments 263 227 264
Deferred tax assets 103 86 92
Non-current assets 3 442 3 304 2 432
Inventories 845 779 502
Contract assets 153 229 151
Total receivables 1 225 1 090 1 018
Cash and cash equivalents 2 333 2 305 2 708
Derivatives - current assets: 10 23 11
Financial assets at fair value through OCI 12 11 15
Current assets 4 579 4 437 4 406
Total assets 8 021 7 741 6 838
Equity and liabilities
Common stock 224 224 224
Other paid in capital 22 21 10
Own shares -110 -78 -63
Other reserves 10 92 -47
Retained earnings 3 162 3 290 3 240
Owner's equity 3 307 3 549 3 364
Minority Interest 669 694 545
Total equity
9
3 976 4 243 3 909
Bond 498 497 497
Non-current borrowings 368 375 169
Employee benefits 24 25 25
Provisions 23 31 31
Deferred taxes 63 67 53
RoU liabilities, non-current 202 140 142
Non-current liabilities 1 178 1 136 917
Interest-bearing current borrowings 166 220 122
Bank overdraft 97 73 114
Derivatives - current liabilities 9 32 4
Accounts payable 1 004 682 754
Payable income tax 450 225 187
Contract liabilities 247 288 167
RoU-liabilities, current 62 56 64
Other current liabilities 832 786 600
Current liabilities 2 867 2 362 2 012
Total liabilities and equity 8 021 7 741 6 838

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Amounts in MNOK 2022 2021
Note Full Year Full Year
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit for the period, continuing operations -19 97
Adjusted for
Depreciation, Impairment and Amortization 296 247
Net financial items -29 106
Equity company income 41 3
Tax expense 440 235
Total after adjustments to net income 728 687
Change in Inventories -276 176
Change in trade and other receivables -188 -279
Change in trade and other payables 215 154
Change in other current assets -16 9
Change in other current liabilities 202 172
Change in other provisions -7 -25
Change in employee benefits -2 -8
Total after adjustments to net assets 656 885
Tax paid -191 -38
Net cash from operating activities A 466 848
Cash flow from investing activities
Interest received etc. 48 17
Dividends received 3 3
Proceeds from sales of PPE 4 5
Purchase of PPE and intangible assets -359 -253
Purchase of financial assets at fair value - -9
Proceed from sale of financial assets at fair value 0 834
Purchase of other investments -49 -65
Proceed from sale of other investments 11 24
Purchase of shares in subsidiaries -287 -27
Proceeds from the sales of shares in subsidiaries 6 1 190
Net cash from investing activities B -622 1 719
Cash flow from financing activities
Equity payments from/to non controlling interests 13 714
New long-term borrowings 157 486
Repayment of long-term borrowings -165 -705
Cash Flow from Payment of loans -7 -1
Cash Flow from Net change in current interest bearing debt 46 -95
Interest paid etc. -65 -68
Dividend paid -231 -1 806
Cash Flow from Own Shares -35 -8
Net cash from financing activities C -287 -1 482
Cash Flow A+B+C -444 1 085
Opening Balance for Cash asset 2 708 1 688
Total effect from FX on non-Cash accounts 68 -65
Closing Balance for Cash asset 2 333 2 708

Profit or loss Parent Company

Amounts in MNOK 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021
Note Q4 Q3 Q4 Full year Full year
Sales revenue 231 124 169 605 371
Other income 14 2 3 23 12
Operating revenues 245 125 173 628 382
Cost of sales 0 -4 2 -10 2
Staff cost 28 19 15 78 66
Other operating cost 32 17 26 96 65
Operating expense 61 32 43 165 134
EBITDA 184 94 129 463 249
Depreciation 3 3 3 12 11
Amortisation 0 0 0 2 2
Operating profit 181 90 126 450 236
Finance income
10
17 24 6 601 1 471
Finance cost 23 15 89 55 125
Net financial items -6 9 -83 547 1 345
Profit before taxes 174 99 43 997 1 581
Provision for income tax 183 64 83 392 159
Profit for the period -9 35 -40 605 1 422
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent -9 35 -40 605 1 422
Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) -0,05 0,63 -0,73 11,15 25,90
Statement of comprehensive income
Profit for the period -9 35 -40 605 1 422
Change in financial assets at fair value through OCI 1 -5 1 -3 95
Actuarial gains and Losses -3 - 3 -3 3
Tax on OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L 1 - -1 1 -1
OCI that will not be reclassified to P&L -1 -5 3 -5 97
Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) -1 -5 3 -5 97
Total Comprehensive Income -10 30 -37 608 1 519
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent -10 30 -37 608 1 519
Total Comprehensive Income per share (NOK) -0,19 0,54 -0,68 11,09 27,67

Balance sheet Parent Company

Amount in MNOK 2022 2022 2021
Note Q4 Q3 Full year
Assets
Fixed assets 229 174 170
Intangible assets and goodwill 9 9 11
Investment in associated companies 6 24 26 -
Investment in subsidiaries 1 752 1 724 1 628
Intra-group loans 321 349 5
Net pension assets 12 14 14
Non-current receivables and investments 171 133 174
Deferred tax assets 47 27 42
Non-current assets 2 557 2 457 2 043
Total receivables 508 457 159
Cash and cash equivalents 1 160 1 116 1 411
Financial assets at fair value through OCI 12 11 15
Current assets 1 680 1 584 1 585
Total assets 4 238 4 041 3 629
Equity and liabilities
Common stock 224 224 224
Other paid in capital 22 21 10
Own shares -110 -78 -63
Other reserves -3 -3 1
Retained earnings 2 894 2 957 2 700
Owner's equity 3 028 3 121 2 872
Total equity 3 028 3 121 2 872
Bond 498 497 497
Non-current borrowings 153 154 -
Employee benefits 6 7 7
Provisions 2 10 10
RoU liabilities, non-current 57 13 15
Non-current liabilities 716 681 529
Accounts payable 67 43 52
Payable income tax 375 137 112
Current interest-bearing liabilities, IC 17 36 36
RoU-liabilities, current 5 4 4
Other current liabilities 31 20 24
Current liabilities 494 239 228
Total liabilities and equity 4 238 4 041 3 629

Statement of cash flows Parent Company

Amount in MNOK
Note 2022
Full Year
2021
Full Year
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit for the period, continuing operations 611 1 422
Adjusted for
Depreciation, Impairment and Amortization 13 13
Net financial items -554 -1 345
Gain/Loss from sales of assets -1 -0
Tax expense 392 159
Total after adjustments to net income 463 248
Change in trade and other receivables 3 -32
Change in trade and other payables 16 32
Cash flow form Internal Accounts Payable and Receivable 26 -45
Change in other current assets - 20
Change in other current liabilities 7 11
Change in other provisions -8 -
Change in employee benefits -2 -2
Total after adjustments to net assets 505 233
Tax paid -112 3
Net cash from operating activities
A
393 236
Cash flow from investing activities
Interest received etc. 46 12
Dividends received 97 87
Purchase of PPE and intangible assets -24 -8
Purchase of financial assets at fair value - -9
Proceed from sale of financial assets at fair value 0 824
Purchase of other investments -44 -51
Purchase of shares in subsidiaries -92 -47
Proceeds from the sales of shares in subsidiaries 6 1 334
Net cash from investing activities
B
-10 2 177
Cash flow from financing activities
New long-term borrowings 148 497
Repayment of long-term borrowings -4 -631
Cash Flow from Internal Loans and Borrowings -514 183
Interest paid etc. -34 -43
Group Contribution Received / Paid 12 -
Dividend paid -206 -1 776
Cash Flow from Own Shares -35 3
Net cash from financing activities
C
-634 -1 767
Cash Flow
A+B+C
-251 646
Opening Balance for Cash asset 1 411 766
Closing Balance for Cash asset 1 160 1 411

Notes to interim report for Q4 2022

Note 1 Confirmation of financial framework

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 2021.

Note 2 Key accounting policies

The accounting policies for 2021 are described in the Annual Report for 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with EU-approved IFRS 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 2021. The same policies have been applied in the preparation of the interim financial statements as at 31 December 2022.

New standards effective from 1 January 2022 have had no material effect on the financial statements.

Note 3 Estimates

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 material impairment losses on any assets or cash-generating units. Estimated costs of the restructurering of EFD Group's operation in Germany are calculated up to approximately MNOK 38 and recognized as operating costs in the fourth quarter.

Estimated costs of deferred consideration regarding the acquisition of Likron GmbH are calculated up to MNOK 21 and recognized as staff cost in the fourth quarter.

Note 4 Related party transactions

Disclosures concerning related party transactions are given in the company's Annual Report for 2021, Note 24. Total gain on MNOK 1.042 in 2021 and MNOK 326 in 2022 is eliminated in consolidated profit or loss but is shown as paid-in capital in Note 7 Equity.

Note 5 Provision for income tax

Provision for income tax for the quarter is based on the new increased tax burden on the Norwegian Hydropower industry as adopted and implemented by the government. The new resource rent tax has increased the provision for income tax by MNOK 41 for the year. The new high-price contribution has increased the provision for income tax by MNOK 34 for the quarter and the year. Total increased tax burden for 2022 due to new tax regulations is MNOK 75.

Note 6 Investment in associates

As a result of the financial restructuring of NorSun AS, finalized in August, the investment in NorSun AS has been reclassified as an investment in associate as of 1 July 2022.

Note 7 Sale of subsidiary

Amount in MNOK

SALE OF COGEN ENERGIA ESPANA IN 2021

In July 2021 Arendals Fossekompani sold its 100% shareholding in Cogen Energia Espana. Consequently, the company's financial figures have been recognised on separate lines in the income statement as discontinued operations and in the balance sheet as assets held for sale.

The gain on disposal of Cogen of MNOK 21 is included in "Profit/loss from discontinued operations".

Cogen's key figures relating to the income statement and balance sheet for 2021 are presented below.

2021
Full year
Operating revenues and operating costs
Operating revenue 281
Operating expense 262
Depreciation 9
Operating profit 9
Net financial items -2
Profit before taxes 8
Provision for income tax
Net income from discontinued operations 8
Profit from the sale of Cogen Energia Espana 21
Net discontinued operations income (after tax) 29

Basic/diluted earnings per share (NOK) 0,53

Note 8 Segment reporting per 31.12

Amount in MNOK

ADMINISTRATION ENERGY SALES VOLUE NSSLGLOBAL EVOLGY
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Total sales at a point in time - - 605 371 234 184 1 017 907 709 563
Total sales over time - - - - 981 855 - - 629 608
Total other Income 23 9 1 3 4 22 2 - 6 8
Operating revenue 23 9 606 373 1 219 1 061 1 019 907 1 345 1 179
Operating expense 105 69 61 65 1 073 923 765 699 1 270 1 036
Depreciation, amortization,
impairment 5 3 8 10 106 93 44 43 78 60
Operating profit -87 -63 537 298 40 45 210 166 -3 83
Equity company income - - - - - - - - - -
Net financial items 554 1 345 - - -4 -6 22 12 -17 -11
Provision for income tax 11 30 381 130 9 12 48 36 14 20
Continuing operations income 455 1 253 156 169 27 28 184 142 -34 52
Total assets 4 023 3 390 223 238 1 865 1 746 915 801 1 765 1 141
Total liabilities 764 586 447 171 1 045 979 375 343 1 381 736
Net interest bearing debt -1 279 -950 - - -426 -382 -364 -322 435 31
TEKNA ALY TIC PROPERTY VERGIA AMPWELL
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Total sales at a point in time 152 120 39 27 24 500 1 - 105 -
Total sales over time 46 61 - - - - - - - -
Total other Income 6 6 1 0 12 10 - - 1 -
Operating revenue 204 187 40 27 35 510 1 - 106 -
Operating expense 328 247 81 39 29 470 8 0 142 -
Depreciation, amortization,
impairment 29 29 5 3 13 13 - - 15 -
Operating profit -153 -89 -46 -16 -7 27 -7 -0 -50 -
Equity company income -11 -10 - - - - -11 -2 -2 -
Net financial items -2 1 0 -0 -3 -2 -0 - -10 -
Provision for income tax 1 -1 -3 -1 -0 8 - - -1 -
Continuing operations income -167 -98 -43 -15 -9 17 -19 -2 -61 -
Total assets 549 644 197 108 442 471 33 18 524 -
Total liabilities 160 113 64 28 236 256 24 0 493 -
Net interest bearing debt -40 -215 -45 -25 135 68 5 -10 373 -

Note 8 Segment reporting per 31.12

Amount in MNOK

ELIMINATIONS TOTAL
2022 2021 2022 2021
Total sales at a point in time 0 0 2 886 2 673
Total sales over time - - 1 656 1 524
Total other Income -35 -21 20 36
Operating revenue -35 -21 4 563 4 232
Operating expense -26 -12 3 835 3 535
Depreciation, amortization, impairment -8 -8 296 247
Operating profit -1 -2 432 450
Equity company income -16 - -41 -12
Net financial items -511 -1 446 30 -106
Provision for income tax -21 0 440 235
Continuing operations income -507 -1 448 -19 97
Total assets -2 515 -1 719 8 021 6 838
Total liabilities -947 -282 4 045 2 929
Net interest bearing debt -0 0 -1 206 -1 805

Note 9 Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Amount in MNOK

Common
stock
Other paid
in capital
Own
shares
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Owner's
equity
Minority
Interest
Total
equity
2021
Opening balance at 01.01 224 8 -64 704 2 681 3 553 303 3 856
Net Profit for the Period - - - - 106 106 20 126
Total Other Comprehensive
Income (OCI) -0 - - 46 5 51 -17 34
Own shares - 2 1 - -11 -7 -3 -11
Gain from sale of shares in
subsidiaries
- - - - 1 283 1 283 - 1 283
Realization of financial asset
at fair value through OCI - - - -798 798 - - -
Other changes subsidiaries - - - 0 156 156 271 428
Dividends paid - - - - -1 778 -1 778 -29 -1 807
Closing balance at 31.12 224 10 -63 -47 3 240 3 364 546 3 909
2022
Opening balance at 01.01 224 10 -63 -47 3 240 3 364 546 3 909
Net Profit for the Period - - - - 16 16 -34 -19
Total Other Comprehensive
Income (OCI)
- 0 - 47 -3 44 15 59
Own shares - 12 -47 - -1 -37 -1 --37
Gain from sale / dividend in
kind of shares in subsidiaries - - - - 325 325 - 325
Other changes subsidiaries 0 0 - 10 -4 7 167 174
Dividends paid - - - - -411 -411 -24 -435
Closing balance at 31.12 224 22 -110 10 3 162 3 307 669 3 977

Note 10 Finance income, Parent Company

Amount in MNOK

2022 2021
Full Year Full Year
Interest income, I/C 15 4
Interest income 25 8
Currency exchange income 40
Gain on partial sale of subsidiaries 163 1052
Gain on divdend in kind of shares in subsidiaries 163 239
Dividend income 3 3
Dividend income I/C 193 84
Total 601 1471

Alternative Performance Measures

Volue ASA and Tekna Holding ASA present alternative performance measures as supplement to measures regulated by IFRS. The alternative performance measures are presented to provide a better insight and understanding of operations, financial positions and the basis for future developments.

THE DEFINITIONS OF THESE MEASURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Volue:

Adjusted EBITDA: In order to give a better representation of underlying performance, EBITDA is adjusted with non-recurring items. Note that adjusted EBITDA does not include estimated one-off loss revenues due to the cyber-incident in 2021 (only relevant for 2021 figures).

ARR: Annual Recurring Revenues is defined as revenues from recurring contracts including Software-as-a-Service.

SaaS: Software-as-a-Service. SaaS revenues are defined as revenues from software hosted by Volue and distributed through web applications.

Tekna:

Adjusted EBITDA: EBITDA adjusted for costs related to the IPO and uplisting, non-recurring legal costs, and IT expenses related to the cloud software IFRS reclassification.

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