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Argeo AS

Annual Report May 22, 2024

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Contents

CEO Letter 3
Main events 2023 4
A complete subsea provider 5
Our verticals 6
Argeo Board of Directors 7
Argeo Management 7
Board of Directors Report 8
Consolidated Statements
& Notes
12
Annual Report Argeo AS 40
Audit Report 44
Argeo Fleet & Assets 46
Argeo Technology 47
ESG 49
Contact 52

CEO LETTER

CEO LETTER

I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by everyone at Argeo during a year of significant scaling breakthroughs for the company. This upswing was initiated by a strategic turnaround in late 2022 when we successfully converted and operationalized the Argeo Searcher. Equipped with the Hugin Superior, this solution has met client expectations and paved the way for our plans to acquire the Argeo Venture. Throughout 2023, we completed several challenging projects using this platform, continually improving it and positioning the company for substantial growth in 2024. In addition to these achievements, we reached several other important technology milestones. Most notably, we commercialized the Argeo LISTEN sensor systems, demonstrating their unique performance to major clients in both the O&G and Marine Minerals sectors. Recognizing the need for larger capacity AUVs to handle larger contracts and projects, we introduced the new Hugin Superior class to our asset pool, and their performance has been outstanding.

Market

There is significant growth in the traditional offshore segment for O&G but increasingly supported by activities in the marine minerals market. We are witnessing continued strengthening in the O&G deep water market, with rising rates across all sectors, bolstered by our company's ability to provide turnkey solutions. Our in-house technology has proven to be a gamechanger across all three verticals. A continued focus on the deep to ultra-deep water market is expected, with more acreage and projects being sanctioned, along with new greenfield projects anticipated for deep-water development. Lately we see an uptick in tenders in the global Offshore Wind (OWS) segment, in particular the floating OWS which requires Argeo's turnkey AUV solution.

Trond E. Figenschou Crantz CEO

Main events

Main events 2023

Q1

  • • Argeo Searcher conversion and rigging completed
  • • Ultra-deep water AUV survey work in the North Atlantic has started
  • • Mid-Atlantic 2023 deep-water campaign firms up to 30 million NOK
  • • Argeo signs survey contract with Stromar Offshore Wind Farm

Q2

  • • Argeo awarded NOK 37 million deep-sea survey contract with Norwegian Petroleum Directorate
  • • Argeo confirms contract extension to March 2024 for Hugin 6000 AUV
  • • Argeo granted new patent for electromagnetic method for tracking and detection of pipelines and power cables

Q3

  • • Argeo AS: Argeo granted new patent for an electromagnetic method for detection of buried objects
  • • Argeo AS: Argeo granted a patent on a high energy electromagnetic system
  • • Argeo AS: Argeo with comprehensive AUV fleet expansion
  • • Argeo and Shearwater forges strategic alliance to transform subsea and ocean bottom seismic markets

Q4

  • • Argeo AS: Argeo has in principle agreed with a Supermajor O&G company on a 3-month subsea Inspection program
  • • Argeo AS: Argeo confirms NOK 55 million contract with Shell- SNEPCo
  • • Argeo AS: Argeo awarded NOK 154 million contract with India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

A complete subsea service provider

from acquisition to actionable data

Argeo is a complete subsea service provider operating in three major verticals, oil & gas, marine minerals, and the renewables sector. We offer a unique package combining robust vessels, superior AUV's, advanced sensors and digital imaging technology and an intuitive digital platform that collects complex data and brings this to life. With our own vessels and superior AUV's we are fast, flexible and in a unique position to offer full lifecycle services. Our services include survey, inspection, maintenance, and repair, increasing efficiency and reducing carbon footprint for our customers.

Vessels ROBUST AND MODERN

Final product TURNKEY

Sensor systems UNIQUE PATENTED

Bringing complex data to life

in three key verticals

Argeo conducts ocean surveys & inspections using autonomous robotic solutions for three key markets, Oil & Gas, Marine Minerals and Renewables Oil & Gas

Argeo provides comprehensive services for the oil and gas industries, specializing in Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Survey (IRMS).

Our offerings include greenfield development, route survey connections with the installation of Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs), and the inspection of existing pipelines, power cables, and subsea infrastructure. We conduct detailed subsea inspection programs and handle general maintenance activities. Additionally, we offer seismic support operations for Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) in collaboration with Shearwater Geo.

Marine Minerals

Argeo work with marine minerals companies and geological institutions to conduct exploration surveys for new licenses and resource estimation. They also perform environmental assessments before and after exploration and extraction activities.

Renewables

Argeo provides advanced survey and inspection services to the offshore wind industry using cutting-edge technology.

Our offerings include pre-installation and route surveys (IRMS), cable burial inspection, and underwater data collection for new areas. Argeo supports wind farm construction, infrastructure inspections, and offers multi-client services for greenfield acreage. These solutions ensure efficient and safe installation of wind turbines, promoting sustainable ocean wind energy.

More cost-efficient survey and inspection giving our clients

• Faster inspections

  • Faster project turnaround
  • Lower CO2 footprint
  • Safer operations with lower HSE risk

Easy access to actionable data

  • Rapid decision ready data to clients during mission and project lifecycle
  • Intuitive visualizations of complex data

Board of Directors

Jan P. Grimnes

CHAIRMAN

Chairman of the board of Geoteric and board member of Adrega AS. Board experience from Magseis Fairfield ASA, Fara AS, Q-Free ASA and SPT Group AS. Founded Technoguide in 1996, the company that developed and commercialized the world's leading E&P software Petrel as Chairman and CEO.

Jim Dåtland

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Experienced executive with vast background from corporate and capital markets. Previously CFO and Investment Director of the family office T.D. Veen AS. Experience from several listed offshore drilling companies including Seadrill Ltd. Currently board member of Quantafuel and Aquarobotics.

Heidi Gryteland Holm MEMBER OF THE BOARD

More than ten years of experience with digital solutions in the Oil and Gas industry, primarily supporting drilling operations. Holds an M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from NTNU

Geir Kaasen

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

30 years experience from Investment Banking and Corporate Finance. Currently working as investor and independent financial advisor. Experience from capital markets including M&A transactions, IPOs and capital raising for 50+ energy and tech companies. Previously partner in ABG Sundal Collier, SEB Enskilda and Hagstrøm & Qviberg.

Lars Petter Utseth

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Lars Petter Utseth joined Kistefos in 2019. Prior to joining Kistefos, Mr. Utseth worked in the Investment Banking Division at SpareBank1 Markets, focusing on M&A and ECM transactions. Mr. Utseth holds a MSc in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

Peter Hooper

MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Peter, CCO at Shearwater, has 20+ years experience in offshore seismic, subsea survey, and marine operations. Co-founded Wavefield AS in 2006, later becoming Senior VP of Marine Operations at CGGVeritas. He then joined Dolphin Geophysical as VP Operations and later COO. Peter holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen and a Postgraduate Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying from the University of Plymouth.

Meet the Management Team

Trond F. Crantz:

CEO

20+ years experience from global technical, operational and commercial leadership roles in Schlumberger and PGS and founder of Argeo. Holds a degree in robotics and cybernetics and an MBA from BI Norwegian Business School.

Odd Erik Rudshaug

CFO

35+ years experience from shipping and oil & gas. Co-founder & CFO for RXT, experience from PGS and EMGS and hold a M.Sc. Business & Economics.

Thorbjørn Rekdal

CTO

20+ years experience with global leadership roles in PGS among others: President Research, VP Global Data Processing, Interim head of Data Processing, Senior VP Commercialization and President Marine Contract for Europe, Middle-East. He holds a PhD in geophysics from University of Oslo.

Ruben Kornmo Janssen

VP Sales

Dave Gentle

VP North & South America

Anna Lim Manager Marine Minerals

Elisabeth Andenæs Marketing & Communications Manager

Joost Hendrik Bakker VP Operations

Anne Havsgård Global HR Manager

Harald Blaauw General Counsel

BOARD OF DIRECTOR's REPORT

Argeo is an Offshore Service company with a mission to transform the ocean surveying and inspection industry by utilizing autonomous surface and underwater robotics solutions. Equipped with unique sensors and advanced digital imaging technology, the Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV's) will significantly increase efficiency and imaging quality in addition to contributing to significant reduction in CO2 emissions from operations for the global industry in which the Company operates.

The Company's highly accurate digital models and digital twin solutions are based on geophysical, hydrographic, and geological methods from shallow waters to the deepest oceans for the market segments Oil & Gas, Renewables, Marine Minerals and Offshore Installations.

Argeo was established in 2017 and has offices in Asker (Oslo), Tromsø, Stockholm, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Singapore, and Edinburgh. Since its incorporation, Argeo has carried out complex projects for some of Norway's largest companies in the field.

Operations

Argeo signed a 5-year bareboat charter for the vessel Argeo Searcher in October 2022. The vessel came on charter in January 2023, and a conversion and rigging program was completed in February 2023. Both SeaRaptors were integrated into the vessel. A deep-water marine mineral project for the Polish Geological Institute (PGI) along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge was completed in Q2 2023, and a nearby Multi-Client (MC) data acquisition project also commenced during the quarter in collaboration with a reputable MC company. In June 2023, the vessel transited to Tromsø for the Knipovich marine minerals project for the Norwegian Offshore Directorate which was completed late Q3 2023. Argeo Searcher completed a significant upgrade in Norway before departing for its project in Nigeria. The vessel is now fully setup for any subsea scope work. Argeo Searcher arrived in Nigeria late December and completed the Bonga field project 20th of January 2024. A new 5-year bareboat was entered into effective January 1, 2024, with an option buyout clause of USD 8 million.

On November 7, Argeo took delivery of the vessel SW Bell from Shearwater and renamed it Argeo Venture. A reactivation and conversion program was initiated, which completed in early April 2024 when the vessel sailed to Namibia for a 9 months contract with Total. In addition to the vessel purchase, Argeo and Shearwater entered into a strategic alliance for innovating and pioneering new technology and products across the subsea and marine seismic markets.

In March 2022 Argeo signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime for the purchase of a Hugin 6000 AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) which was delivered in September 2022. The AUV commenced immediately a long-term contract and was delivered back to Argeo late April 2024.

A comprehensive fleet expansion initiative was launched in Q2 2023, for the lease of three new Kongsberg Hugin AUV's. The first Hugin Superior was delivered in November 2023, and is currently being used onboard Argeo Searcher.

In Q3 2023, Argeo completed a survey contract with Stromar, a consortium made up of Ørsted, Renantis and BlueFloat Energy, over the Stromar offshore wind farm of the coast of Scotland.

Argeo Robotics has now been granted five patents from the Norwegian Industrial Patent office (Patentstyret) for subsea electromagnetic remote-sensing systems. The Argeo Robotics team has submitted another four patent applications for AUV related technology which consists of both sensor hardware and sensor applications.

Argeo Robotics has developed Argeo Listen, a unique electromagnetic sensor technology, enabling the use of AUVs for cathodic protection inspection of subsea infrastructure and has also become a key tool in marine mineral exploration. This technology has been a requirement for all marine mineral exploration and pipeline inspection projects performed by Argeo and has become a strong differentiator and competitive advantage for the company.

Argeo has also developed Argeo Whisper, a unique electromagnetic source system, that can be used for mandatory surveys to detect unexploded ordnances (UXO) and metal debris. It can also be used to determine the position and burial depth of power cables with an accuracy that can significantly reduce cable installation and maintenance costs for offshore wind power cables.

Argeo SCOPE, our proprietary digital platform for subsea data, incorporates all types of data from our projects, and enables fast, efficient, and informed decision for subsea field developments, inspections and required maintenance for Offshore Wind, Marine Mineral Exploration and Oil&Gas.

The Argeo organization has grown from 49 to 55 employees during 2023.

Changes to accounting principles

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards® ("IFRS") as adopted by The European Union ("EU"), and represent the first financial statements of the Group in accordance with IFRS. See note 7.3 for information related to first time adoption.

Net income, investments, financing, and liquidity

Revenues for the Group increased from USD 3.5 million in 2022 to USD 10.1 million in 2023. Net loss for the Group in 2023 was USD 16.9 million, compared to a net loss of USD 8.9 million in 2022. Net loss for the Group in 2023 is mainly due to market entry and commercialisation of Argeo's new vessel and AUV setup. Loss in 2023 also includes a write down on two assets currently in layup amounting to USD 2.7 million and a USD 1.4 million currency exchange loss.

Parent company Argeo AS had a minor intercompany revenue in 2023 amounting to NOK 19 thousand, compared to no revenue in 2022. Net profit for 2023 was NOK 3.6 million, compared to a net profit of NOK 4.2 million in 2022. Net income for both years is mainly due to interest income on intercompany loans, and income tax benefit.

Total assets at year-end 2023 for the Group amounted to USD 71.6 million, com-

pared to USD 32.8 million at year-end 2022.

Total assets at year-end 2023 for Parent amounted to NOK 648.4 million , compared to NOK 296.8 million at year-end 2022.

The Group invested USD 21.1 million in property, plant, and equipment (PPE), USD 1.5 million in intangible assets and USD 0.3 million in multi-client library in 2023. Investments in PPE is mainly related to purchase and upgrade of the vessel Argeo Venture. In 2022, the Group invested USD 24.4 million in property, plant, and equipment, USD 1.9 million in intangible assets and USD 0.4 million in multi-client library. Argeo also had additions to Right of use assets in 2023 mainly related to the charter of Argeo Searcher and rental of the first Hugin Superior AUV.

Investments in intangible assets are mainly related to development of electromagnetic sensor solutions used on the Company's AUV's, and Argeo's digital twin solution "Argeo Scope". All development cost related to these projects are capitalised, and includes the cost of materials, direct labour and overhead cost.

Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 December 2023 for the Group was USD 5.3 million, compared to USD 2.2 million on 31 December 2022.

Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 December 2023 for the Parent amounts to NOK 23.6 million, compared to NOK 14.5 million on 31 December 2022.

Equity was USD 35.0 million at the end of 2023 for the Group, compared to USD 14.6 million at the end of 2022.

Equity was NOK 647.4 million at the end of 2023 for the Parent, compared to NOK 293.2 million at the end of 2022. A private placement of 15 576 168 new shares was made in June 2023 at NOK 2.75 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately NOK 43 million. A private placement of 78 125 000 new shares at NOK 3.20 per share was completed in October 2023, raising gross proceeds of NOK 250 million. Furthermore, the Company issued 20 123 625 new consideration shares to Shearwater as part settlement for the Vessel acquisition.

Total liabilities for the Group increased from USD 18.2 million in 2022 to USD 36.6 million in 2023. Proceeds from new long-term debt were USD 2.6 million and includes a USD 2 million loan from Innovation Norway. There are certain covenants related to this loan, see note 6.2. New leases amounted to USD 19.6 million in 2023.

Total current interest-bearing liabilities and lease liabilities were USD 7.1 million at the end of 2023. Total non-current interest-bearing liabilities and lease liabilities were USD 18.1 million at the end of 2023. Ageing of financial liabilities is presented in note 6.3. Net cash from operating activities for the Group in 2023 amounts to minus USD 4.2 million, compared to USD 4.2 million in 2022.

Outlook

Our dedication to addressing intricate projects for our clients, coupled with the exceptional efficiency derived from our proven sensor technology and software, has sparked worldwide demand for Argeo's inspection services. This success has brought about noteworthy enhancements, solidifying our position for ongoing achievements.

In the dynamic offshore landscape, we continue to monitor and adapt to emerging trends. Our analysis of the competitive landscape indicates that we are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities and has clearly carved out a significant niche for Argeo where competition is limited and more importantly controlled by technological barriers and advancements in our own solutions. Our goal is to retain this competitive advantage and to be a technology leader the field of subsea services.

Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the future, with a strong contract backlog at the start of the year and good potential for continued growth for 2024 and following years.

Financial risk

The Group is exposed to a range of risks affecting its financial performance, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group seeks to minimize potential adverse risks through sound business practice and risk management.

Market risk

Financial instruments affected by market risk include interest-bearing debt (loans from Innovation Norway), cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, lease liabilities and trade payables.

Interest rate risk

The Group's exposure to the risk of changes in interest rates relates primarily to the below-market interest loans from Innovation Norway. Management therefore considers the interest rate risk to be low.

Foreign currency risk

The Group is exposed to currency fluctuations due to the international nature of its operations. A significant portion of the Group's revenues and operating costs are denominated in USD, in addition to some exposure to NOK, EUR and GBP. The Group does not currently hedge currency exposure with the use of financial instruments but monitors the net exposure over time.

Liquidity risk

Management of liquidity risk is given high priority. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents, seeking the availability of equity funding and debt funding, and by continuously monitoring forecasts and actual cash flows. To further improve its liquidity position, the Group secured a NOK 20 million loan from Innovation Norway in December 2022. The loan was drawn with NOK 10 million in April 2023 and NOK 10 million in May 2023. The Group also raised gross proceeds of NOK 250 million through a private placement in October 2023. The liquidity risk is hence considered to be at a reasonable level.

Other market risks

War in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza: the ongoing wars do not currently impact the Group directly, as it has no operating presence in either Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Israel or Gaza. Indirect effects however, such as financial market volatility, sanctions related knock-oneffects, general economic market conditions and other future responses of international governments, might have an impact on the Group's financial results and financial position. The Group's management continues to monitor the situation and has an ongoing assessment of potential impact on the Group's financial results and financial position.

Credit risk

The Group is mainly exposed to credit risk from its operating activities. The risk is minimized through trading with creditworthy third parties and monitoring of receivable balances on an ongoing basis. The Group has not yet experienced any losses on receivables. However, the increased operations of the Group outside the home market exposes the Group to different credit risk environments. Management deems the Group's credit risk to be at an acceptable level given the current operational circumstances and the outlook of the Group.

Going concern

In accordance with Norwegian accounting legislation, the Board of Directors confirms that the financial statements have been prepared under the assumption of going concern. The assumption is based on estimates and expectations for 2024 and the Group's long-term strategy.

The working environment

At year-end 2023, the Argeo Group had 55 employees. Of which 50 men and 5 women. Argeo had one temporary employee in 2023 (man).

It is the objective of the Company to provide for safe practices in operation and a safe working environment. This objective will be achieved by;

  • Maintaining high standards for safety consciousness, personal discipline, and individual accountability by adherence to a comprehensive and documented system of training.
  • Actively promoting employee participation in measures aimed at improving safety.
  • Keeping all personnel informed of any known or potential hazards that may affect themselves and their colleagues.

Equality applies to all practices and guidelines relating to the recruitment process and hir-

Jan P. Grimnes Chairman

Geir Kaasen Board Member

Jim Dåtland Board Member

Lars Petter Utseth Board Member

Heidi G. Holm

Board Member

Peter Hooper Board Member

Trond F. Crantz CEO Argeo

ing of all workers. We respect and protect the fundamental human and workers' rights in a manner consistent with laws and regulations.

The Group promotes a healthy workplace by prohibiting discrimination due to gender, race, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion and provides fair compensation for employees' work.

Leave of absence due to illness in 2023 was 2.7% and remains at a low and manageable level. Argeo had two minor first aid incidents onboard vessels in 2023. Two minor accidents remedied by first aid onboard vessels in 2023 (mild injury on chest and pinched middle finger).

Paternity leave was two weeks in 2023 (man).

Environment

The Company's operations offshore raise some environmental issues. Argeo places considerable emphasis on prevention of negative environmental impact of their operations. It is the policy of the Company to maintain a safe and pollution-free operating practice that complies with national and international regulations and relevant standards and guidelines. It is the objective of the Company to continuously improve the management skills in relation to environmental protection.

Our commitment to ESG principles remains steadfast. Argeo utilises vessels and subsea equipment (robots) to keep our oceans clean and inspect and maintain for example production equipment for O&G. Argeo also engages in the identification of older production equipment for removal in DECOM. We accomplish this with self-developed patented technology that allows us to conduct these inspection surveys up 8x more efficiently than alternative older solutions. We have fuel-efficient vessels and robotic equipment, further giving the company and our services a significant green profile.

Corporate governance

Argeo considers good corporate governance to be a prerequisite for trustworthiness, value creation, and access to capital. To secure strong and sustainable corporate governance, it is important that Argeo ensures good and healthy business practices, reliable financial reporting, and an environment of compliance with legislation and regulations. The Company is incorporated and registered in Norway and is subject to Norwegian law. The shares of Argeo are listed on Euronext Growth. As a Norwegian public limited liability company, Argeo must comply with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act, the Continuing obligations for companies listed on Euronext Growth, the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act and all other applicable laws and regulations. In accordance with the Company's adopted Code of Conduct we strive to operate our business in a way that will provide lasting benefits to all stakeholders, customers, partners, shareholders, employees, and suppliers in addition to the communities in which we operate.

Corporate Social Responsibility Statement

In accordance with the company's adopted code of conduct, we strive to conduct our business in a way that facilitates the proper consideration of the working environment, social conditions, human rights, workplace health, safety, diversity, and inclusion.

The Transparency Act

The statement for 2023 will be published by 30 June 2024 on Argeo's website.

Subsequent events

In January 2024, a total number of 7,750,000 share options were granted under a new incentive plan, and the options will vest 1/3 each year over a total vesting period of 3 years. Each option will, when exercised, give the right to receive one share in the Company at a fixed strike price of NOK 3.20. Options granted under the share option program will expire five years after grant date. The grant replaces 555,000 outstanding share options from the grant in December 2021, 36 000 of the "Tranche 1" warrants and 2 581 063 of the "Tranche 2" warrants.

In February 2024, Argeo signed a sale-and-leaseback contract involving the Company's vessel Argeo Venture. The net proceeds from the transaction will replace the offer for a USD 10 million bank loan and a USD 2 million credit facility in financing previously announced on 2 October 2023.

In February 2024, Argeo signed a NOK 154 million contract with India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR). The contract comprises of near-seabed exploration survey and data analysis. The data acquisition commenced by Argeo Searcher in February 2024 and is estimated to be completed in late May 2024.

In March 2024, Argeo signed a USD 39 million contract with the international energy company TotalEnergies. The work will be carried out by Argeo Venture which started the transit from Norway to West-Africa on the 7th of April. The project has an expected duration of 9 months.

In March 2024, Argeo, CSI Nordics and Kongsberg Discovery signed a three-party Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance for a new Hugin Superior AUV. CSI Nordics, a subsidiary of CSI Leasing, will purchase the unit from Kongsberg Discovery, entering into a long-term leasing agreement with Argeo.

In March 2024, Argeo completed a private placement of 18,181,818 new shares at NOK 2.75 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately NOK 50 million. The private placement was followed by a Subsequent Offering with non-tradeable subscription rights of 11,000,000 new shares in the Company, raising gross proceeds of NOK 30,250,000. The new share capital of the Company after the registration of the shares is NOK 22,208,174.20, divided into 222,081,742 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.10.

In April 2024, Argeo signed a contract with Woodside Energy to execute the 2024 AUV geophysical survey for the deepwater Calypso field in Trinidad and Tobago. The work will be carried out by Argeo Searcher with commencement in Q3 2024. The project duration is approximately 60 days.

Insurance for board members and executive management

Argeo has liability insurance for the board and executive management covering any indemnity for financial loss arising from personal managerial liability, including personal liability for the company's debts, arising out of any claim first made against the company.

Allocation of net loss and dividends

Argeo Group had a net loss of USD 16.9 million in 2023. The parent company Argeo AS had a net profit of NOK 3.6 million in 2023. The Board of Directors has proposed the net profit in Argeo AS to be allocated to other equity, and that no dividend is distributed.

Statement of the Board and CEO

The Board and CEO have today considered and approved the Director 's Report and Annual Financial Statements for Argeo AS as of December 31, 2023 (Annual Report 2023).

To the best of our knowledge:

  • The Annual Financial Statements for 2023 have been prepared in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • The information in the Annual Financial Statements gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and overall results as of December 31, 2023.
  • The Director 's Report gives a true and fair view of:
    • The development, result, and position of the company.
    • The principal risks and uncertainties faced by the company.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS & NOTES

CONTENT

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of cash flows Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Section 1 - Overview Section 5 - Non-current assets

  • 1.2 Basis of preparation 5.2 Property, plant and equipment
  • 1.3 General accounting policies 5.3 Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

- 1.1 General information 5.1 Intangible assets

  • 1.4 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Section 2 - Operating segment and profit or loss items Section 6 - Financial instruments, risk and equity

Content Content

  • 2.1 Revenues 6.1 Financial instruments
  • 2.2 Government grants 6.2 Interest-bearing debt
  • 2.3 Cost of sales 6.3 Ageing of financial liabilities
    -
  • 2.5 Employee benefit expenses 6.5 Cash and cash equivalents
  • 2.6 Depreciation and amortisation 6.6 Share capital and shareholders information
    -
  • 2.8 Income tax 6.8 Share-based payments
    • 6.9 Earnings per share

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  • 2.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6.4 Fair value measurement
  • 2.7 Finance income and expenses 6.7 Financial risk management

Section 3 - Other operating activities Section 7 - Other disclosures

  • 3.2 Other current liabilities and the Board
  • 3.3 Contract assets and liabilities 7.2 Related party transactions
  • 3.1 Trade and other receivables 7.1 Remuneration to Executive management
    -
  • 3.4 Provisions 7.3 First time adoption of IFRS
    • 7.4 Events after the reporting period

Section 4 - Group structure

4.1 Overview of Group companies and associates

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

All amounts in USD 1,000 Note 2023 2022 2021
Revenues 2.1 10,126 3,476 1,787
Other income 2.2 - 9 55
Total revenues and other income 10,126 3,485 1,842
Cost of sales 2.3 14,541 5,666 3,147
Gross profit -4,415 -2,181 -1,305
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2.4 1,859 2,970 1,747
Impairment 5.2 2,700 - -
Depreciation and amortisation 2.6 4,689 1,431 227
Total operating expenses 9,248 4,401 1,973
Operating profit (loss)/EBIT -13,663 -6,582 -3,279
Share of results from joint venture 4.1 -81 -326 -53
Finance income 2.7 56 208 135
Finance expense 2.7 3,168 1,117 107
Net financial items -3,193 -1,234 -25
Profit (loss) before tax -16,856 -7,816 -3,304
Income tax expense 2.8 -79 -1,109 1,148
Net profit (loss) for the year -16,935 -8,926 -2,156
Other comprehensive income
Items which may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 1,074 -1,756 -435
Other comprehensive income for the year 1,074 -1,756 -435
Total comprehensive income for the year -15,861 -10,682 -2,591
Earnings per share
Basic EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders (USD) 6.9 -0.16 -0.23 -0.10
Diluted EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders (USD) 6.9 -0.16 -0.23 -0.10
Net profit/loss for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company -16,935 -8,926 -2,156
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company -15,861 -10,682 -2,591

For the years ended 31 December

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of financial position

All amounts in USD 1,000 Note 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Intangible assets 5.1 3,790 2,466 867 418
Deferred tax asset 2.8 - - 1,166 40
Right-of-use assets 5.3 18,456 377 685 -
Property, plant and equipment 5.2 36,250 20,865 450 1,355
Multi-client inventory 699 406 - -
Investment in joint venture 4.1 152 233 621 -
Total non-current assets 59,347 24,347 3,789 1,814
Trade receivables 3.1 219 1,726 532 518
Other receivables 3.1 4,071 4,570 7,873 34
Cash and cash equivalents 6.5 5,340 2,163 7,468 912
Contract assets 3.3 552 - 74 -
Other current assets 2.1 2,073 - - -
Total current assets 12,254 8,458 15,947 1,464
Total assets 71,601 32,805 19,735 3,277
All amounts in USD 1,000 Note
Share capital 6.6 1,890 565 320 71
Share premium 62,204 27,356 19,143 795
Other capital reserves 1,734 1,640 1,507 38
Other equity -30,818 -14,957 -4,275 -266
Total equity 35,010 14,604 16,694 638
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 4,940 4,608 519 695
Non-current lease liabilities 5.3 13,112 150 410 -
Non-current provisions 3.4 2 9 75 89
Total non-current liabilities 18,053 4,766 1,004 785
Current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 2,394 4,432 154 89
Trade payables 3.1 6,456 2,410 711 1,447
Current lease liabilities 5.3 4,751 267 297 -
Current provisions 3.4 432 810 358 -
Income tax payable 2.8 - - 11 -
Contract liabilities 3.3 2,225 - - -
Other current liabilities 3.2 2,280 5,515 506 319
Total current liabilities 18,537 13,435 2,038 1,855
Total liabilities 36,590 18,201 3,041 2,639
Total equity and liabilities 71,601 32,805 19,735 3,277

Jim Dåtland

Board member

Geir Kaasen Board member

Heidi G. Holm Board member

Lars Petter Utseth Board member

Peter A. Hooper Board member

Jan P. Grimnes Chair of the Board

Oslo, 22 May 2024

Trond F. Crantz CEO

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

All amounts in USD 1,000 Paid-in equity Other equity
2021 Note Share
capital
Share
premium
Other capital
reserves
Cumulative
translation
differences
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Equity as at 1 Jan 2021 NGAAP 71 795 - - -139 727
IFRS transition effects - - 38 - -127 -89
Equity as at 1 Jan 2021 IFRS 71 795 38 - -266 638
Net profit or loss for the year - - - - -2,156 -2,156
Other comprehensive income - - - -435 - -435
Total comprehensive income for the year - - - -435 -2,156 -2,591
Issue of share capital (Note 6.6) 248 18,348 - - - 18,596
Other - - - - 6 6
Share-based payments (Note 6.8) - - 1,469 - -1,424 45
Equity as at 31 December 2021 320 19,143 1,507 -435 -3,840 16,694
Paid-in equity Other equity
2022 Note Share
capital
Share
premium
Other capital
reserves
Cumulative
translation
differences
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Equity as at 1 January 2022 320 19,143 1,507 -435 -3,840 16,694
Net profit or loss for the year - - - - -8,926 -8,926
Other comprehensive income - - - -1,756 - -1,756
Total comprehensive income for the year - - - -1,756 -8,926 -10,682
Issue of share capital (Note 6.6) 246 8,213 - - - 8,459
Share-based payments (Note 6.8) - - 134 - - 134
Equity as at 31 December 2022 565 27,356 1,640 -2,191 -12,766 14,604
Paid-in equity Other equity
2023 Note Share
capital
Share
premium
Other capital
reserves
Cumulative
translation
differences
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Equity as at 1 January 2023 565 27,356 1,640 -2,191 -12,766 14,604
Net profit or loss for the year - - - - -16,935 -16,935
Other comprehensive income - - - 1,074 - 1,074
Total comprehensive income for the year - - - 1,074 -16,935 -15,861
Issue of share capital (Note 6.6) 1,112 35,062 - - - 36,174
Registration of shares from December 2022 213 -213 - - - -
Share-based payments (Note 6.8) - - 93 - - 93
Equity as at 31 December 2023 1,890 62,204 1,734 -1,117 -29,701 35,010

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Consolidated statement of cash flows

All amounts in USD 1,000 Note 2023 2022 2021
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/loss before tax -16,856 -7,816 -3,304
Adjustments to reconcile loss before tax to net cash flow
Net financial items 2.7 3,193 1,234 25
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 2.6 7,389 1,431 227
Share-based payment expense 6.8 13 129 45
Working capital adjustments
Changes in trade and other receivables 3.1 2,006 2,109 -7,853
Changes in contract assets and other current assets 3.3 -2,624 74 -74
Changes in trade payables 3.2 4,046 1,699 -735
Changes in provisions 3.4 -385 387 343
Changes in contract liabilities and other current liabilities 3.3, 3.2 -1,010 5,009 187
Other items
Tax paid 2.8 - -11 -
Net cash flows from operating activities -4,229 4,243 -11,139
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 5.2 -21,064 -24,374 -429
Investment in joint venture - - -680
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment - - 1,270
Investment in Multi-client -293 -416 -
Development expenditures 5.1 -1,524 -1,876 -570
Interest received 2.7 53 31 10
Net cash flows from investing activities -22,828 -26,635 -399
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of equity 6.6 36,174 8,459 18,596
Repayments of long term debt 6.3 -5,271 -2,598 -88
Proceeds from long term debt 6.3 2,602 12,653 -
Payments for principal for the lease liability 5.3 -2,155 -230 -56
Payments for interest for the lease liability 5.3 -750 -60 -24
Interest paid 2.7 -336 -76 -50
Net cash flows from financing activities 30,264 18,148 18,377
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 3,207 -4,243 6,839
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 2,163 7,468 912
Net foreign exchange difference -30 -1,062 -283
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 5,340 2,163 7,468

Note 1.1 General information

Argeo AS ("the Company") is listed on Oslo Euronext Growth, with the ticker symbol ARGEO. The Company is incorporated and domiciled in Norway with principal offices located at Nye Vakås vei 14, 1395 Hvalstad, Norway.

Argeo AS and its subsidiaries (collectively "the Group" or "Argeo") offers services and technical solutions to the surveying and inspection industry.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 22 May 2024.

Note 1.2 Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements of the Group comprise consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidates statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of changes in equity and related notes.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards® ("IFRS") as adopted by The European Union ("EU"), and represent the first financial statements of the Group in accordance with IFRS. See note 7.3 for information related to first time adoption.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, the Group has no assets or liabilities measured at fair value. Further, the financial statements are prepared based on the going concern assumption. All figures are presented in USD thousands (USD 1,000), except when otherwise stated.

Comparative financial information is provided for 2022 and 2021 in the statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows. An additional statement of financial position as at 1 January 2021 is presented in these financial statements due to the first time adoption of IFRS.

Presentation and functional currency

The financial statements are presented in United States dollar (USD) to provide the users of the financial statements with more convenient information.

Argeo AS has Norwegian krone (NOK) as its functional currency and its subsidiaries have NOK, USD or Brazilian real (BRL) as their functional currencies. From 1 January 2023 the functional currency of Argeo Survey AS is assessed to be USD based on an assessment of the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates (NOK prior to 2023).

For presentation purposes, items in the statement of financial position are translated from functional currency to presentation currency by using exchange rates at the reporting date. Items within the statement of comprehensive income are translated from functional currency to presentation currency by applying yearly average exchange rates. The resulting translation differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Climate risk

Climate-related risks to the Group include market effects from reduced demand from oil and gas, potential physical effects of climate change and new or changed environmental regulations.

Demand for our services within the oil and gas segment in the long-term is uncertain due to the global clean energy transition. The effect is expected to be partially mitigated by a correspondingly increased demand for our services within renewable energy.

The Group is exposed to changing weather conditions caused by climate change as a result of its operation activities offshore. Impact of severe climate change could cause damage to assets, disrupt operational activities and result in significant costs increase.

New or changed environmental regulations may impact the valuation of the Group's vessels operating on marine gas oil, and environmental regulations are continuously considered in assessing whether assets may be impaired.

1.3 General accounting policies

Note 1.4 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Argeo has selected a presentation in which the description of accounting policies as well as estimates, assumptions and judgemental considerations are disclosed in the notes to which the policies relate. A summary of the Group's general accounting policies are presented below:

Statement of cash flows

The consolidated statement of cash flows is prepared using the indirect method.

Changes in accounting policies

Standards issued but not yet effective

The Group has not early adopted any standards or amendments that have been issued but are not yet effective.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applying the chosen accounting policies requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and the underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The accounting policies applied by management which includes a significant degree of estimates and assumptions or judgements that may have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements, are summarised below:

Estimates and assumptions

  • Recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets (note 2.8)
  • Estimating fair value for share-based payments transactions (note 6.8)

The Group bases its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.

Accounting judgements

  • Combined contracts under IFRS 16 (note 5.3)

Notes

Note 2.1 Revenue and segment information

Specification of revenue (USD 1,000): 2023 2022 2021
Revenue from contracts with customers 5,652 1,915 1,787
Rental income 4,473 1,561 -
Total revenues 10,126 3,476 1,787
Geographical markets (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Norway 3,297 1,261 1,787
South America - 654 -
Europe 2,356 - -
Total revenue from contracts with customers 5,652 1,915 1,787

The Group is organised as one operating segment focused on the delivery of subsea services.

The Group's revenue from contracts with customers arise primarily from the performance of subsea services in accordance with customer specifications.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Subsea services

Contracts related to subsea services generally comprise services such as subsea data collection and data processing and interpretation. These elements are highly related and comprise integrated services negotiated as a whole with the customer. As such, contracts related to subsea services are considered to contain one performance obligation. Revenue is recognised over time because the Group performs the services based on customer specifications, the resultant data is owned by the customer and the Group has no right to otherwise use or benefit from the data. Depending on the nature of the contract, progress for the subsea data collection is measured either based on square kilometres or time progressed (day-rate), while process for data processing and interpretation is measured based on both working hours and data processing. Payment is generally due upon defined project milestones.

Contract fulfilment costs

The Group incurs significant costs when moving personnel, equipment and supplies to the relevant location based on contract specifications. These costs are incurred to ensure that the Group is able to fulfil its promise to the customer, rather than transferring a good or service. The Group's costs that are directly related to a customer contract are recognised as an asset and amortised with the expense recognised on a basis that is consistent with the transfer of services to the customer.

Contract assets and liabilities

Reference is made to note 3.3 for information about the Group's contract assets and liabilities.

Rental income

Rental income is derived from rental of AUVs (sale and leaseback agreements). Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is presented as revenues in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Reference is made to note 5.3 for further information about the Group as a lessor.

The revenue information above is based on the locations of the customers.

Note 2.1 Revenue from contracts with customers (continued)

Contract fulfilment assets (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
At 1 January - - - -
Additions 1,505 - - -
Utilised during the year 434 - - -
At 31 December 1,071 - - -

The revenue information above is based on the locations of the customers.

Major customers

In 2023, the majority of the Group's revenue was generated by three customers accounting for respectively 56%, 27% and 14% of total revenues from contracts with customers.

In 2022, the majority of the Group's revenue was generated by three customers accounting for respectively 47%, 34%, 16% of total revenues from contracts with customers.

In 2021, the majority of the Group's revenue was generated by one customer accounting for 96% of total revenues from contracts with customers.

Contract fulfilment assets are presented as a part of other current assets in the consolidated statement of financial position.

2.2 Government grants

Total other income

Other income (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Government grants - 9 55
Total other income - 9 55

Governmental funding from Innovation Norway and SkatteFUNN

The Group received governmental funding from SkatteFUNN (R&D tax incentive scheme) and Innovation Norway amounting to USD 340 thousand in 2023, USD 665 thousand in 2022 and USD 256 thousand in 2021. The grants are mainly related to development projects and presented in the statement of financial position as a reduction in intangible assets. The grants are further recognised in the statement of comprehensive income over the life of the intangible assets to which it relates as a reduced amortisation expense.

A small portion of the grants received are related to the Group's operating expenses. These have been recognised as income in the same period to which the related expenses incurred and are presented in the table below.

The Group's government grants receivables are related to SkatteFUNN and presented in note 3.1.

Notes

Note 2.3 Cost of sales

Cost of sales (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Salaries and social expenses 3,236 3,133 1,517
Office operations 478 262 183
Operating costs 13,907 4,786 2,028
Travel expenses 58 93 75
Capitalisation of costs -3,263 -2,735 -740
Other cost of sales 125 127 84
Cost of sales 14,541 5,666 3,147

Note 2.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Salaries and social expenses 781 1,878 932
Office operations 118 182 102
Travel expenses 40 57 15
Other selling, general and administrative expenses 920 854 697
Total selling, general and administrative expenses 1,859 2,970 1,747

Note 2.5 Employee benefit expenses and remuneration to auditor

Employee benefit expenses (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
5,133 5,435 2,206
Social security expenses 541 500 233
Pension 278 248 117
Share-based payment expense 13 129 45
Salaries
Capitalised cost
Other employee expenses
Total employee benefit expenses
Average number of full time employees (FTEs)
Remuneration to the auditor (USD 1,000)
Statutory audit fee
Other Services
Total remuneration to the auditor (excl. VAT)
-2,262 -1,537 -219
323 249 74
4,028 5,023 2,456
49 49 35
2023 2022 2021
66 52 17
20 8 5
86 60 22

Employee benefit expenses comprise of all types of remuneration to personnel employed by the Group and are expensed when incurred. Ordinary salaries can be both fixed pay and hourly wages and is earned and paid periodically. Holiday pay is earned on the basis of ordinary pay and is normally paid in the holiday months of the following year. The employer's national insurance contribution (social security) is calculated and expensed for all payroll related costs including pensions. Pension contributions are earned on a monthly basis.

Shared-based payment expenses are related to the Group's option program (see note 6.8). Other employee expenses consist of other benefits such as insurance, telephones and remuneration to the Board of Directors.

Pension

The Group has a defined contribution pension plan for its employees in Norway which satisfies the statutory requirements in the Norwegian law on required occupational pension ("lov om obligatorisk tjenestepensjon").

Contributions are paid to pension insurance plans and recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the period to which the contributions relate. Once the contributions have been paid, there are no further payment obligations.

Employee benefit expenses that are included in Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of:

Notes

Note 2.6 Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation and amortisation expenses (USD 1000) Note 2023 2022 2021
Amortisation of Intangible assets 5.1 170 143 96
Depreciation of Property, plant and equipment 5.2 3,022 1,038 52
Depreciation of Right-of-use assets 5.3 1,498 251 78
Total depreciation and amortisation expenses 4,689 1,431 227

Note 2.7 Finance income and expenses

2023 2022 2021
Interest income 55 28 10
Other finance income 2 3 -
Foreign exchange gains - 177 124
Total financial income 56 208 135
Finance expenses (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Finance income (USD 1,000)
Interest expenses
Interest expense on lease liabilities
950 607 -
750 60 24
Foreign exchange losses 1,417 401 33
Other finance expenses 52 50 50
Total financial expenses 3,168 1,117 107

Interest income mainly represents income on cash deposits, and interest expenses are mainly related to the Group's seller credits and the Innovation Norway loans measured at amortised cost in the statement of financial position.

Note 2.8 Income tax

Current income tax expense (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Tax payable - - 11
Change deferred tax/deferred tax assets (ex. OCI effects) 79 1,109 -1,159
Total income tax expense 79 1,109 -1,148
Deferred tax assets (USD 1,000) 31.12.2023 31.12.2022 31.12.2021 1/1/2021
Property, plant and equipment -188 255 -257 -14
Right-of-use assets (IFRS 16) 582 -40 -22 -
Liabilities -2,084 -1,111 -347 -
Losses carried forward (including tax credit) -28,033 -12,547 -4,672 -168
Basis for deferred tax assets -29,724 -13,442 -5,297 -182
Calculated deferred tax assets -6,539 -2,957 -1,165 -40
Deferred tax assets not recognised -6,539 -2,957 - -
Net deferred tax assets recognised in balance sheet - - -1,165 -40
Reconciliation of income tax expense (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Profit or loss before tax -16,856 -7,816 -3,304
Income tax expense 22% (Norwegian tax rate) -3,708 -1,720 -727
Permanent differences* -177 -213 -404
Effect of foreign tax rates -11 - -
Deferred tax assets not recognised current year 3,582 2,957 -
Currency effects 394 85 -16
Recognised income tax expense 79 1,109 -1,148

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Current income tax

Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax losses can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits, together with future tax planning strategies.

As of 31 December 2021, the Group fully recognised tax losses carried forward as Argeo considered it to be probable that these taxable losses may be utilised in the near future. Further the Group had sufficient evidence to support recognition of deferred tax assets and thus the 50% probability threshold ("more likely than not") is considered as passed.

As of 31 December 2022, and 31 December 2023, the Group has not recognised deferred tax assets. Unrecognised tax benefit will be utilized when the Group becomes profitable. There is no expiry on losses carried forward.

*The permanent differences are related to Skattefunn, IFRS adjustments and non-deductible representation.

Note 3.1 Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Trade receivables from customers at nominal value 219 1,726 532 518
Total trade receivables 219 1,726 532 518
Other receivables (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Government grants 119 58 93 -
Prepaid expenses 1,943 711 7,706 4
Other 251 153 74 30
Unpaid share capital 1,758 3,646 - -
Total other receivables 4,071 4,570 7,873 34
Days past due
12/31/2023 Not due < 30 days 31-90 days Over 90 days Total
Trade receivables 26 172 - 21 219
Days past due
12/31/2022 Not due < 30 days 31-90 days Over 90 days Total
Trade receivables 1,726 - - - 1,726
Days past due
12/31/2021 Not due < 30 days 31-90 days Over 90 days Total
Trade receivables 503 29 - - 532
Days past due
1/1/2021 Not due < 30 days 31-90 days Over 90 days Total
Trade receivables 518 - - - 518

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Expected credit losses

The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for its financial assets. ECLs are based on the cash flows that the Group expects to receive. For trade receivables, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group bases the allowance of its historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment. Conditions and policies for considering financial assets as in default and when they are written off are further described in note 6.1.

Trade receivables are generally on terms of 14 days.

For details regarding the Group's procedures on managing credit risk, reference is made to note 6.7.

As at 31 December the ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

Note 3.2 Other current liabilities

Trade and other payables (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Withholding payroll taxes 293 197 172 22
Salary related costs 1,116 582 291 53
Other accrued expenses 870 1,090 43 243
Unpaid share capital - 3,646 - -
Total other current liabilities 2,280 5,515 506 319

Note 3.3 Contract assets and liabilities

Contract assets (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021
As of 1 January - 74 -
Additions 1,916 336 76
Transferred to receivables during the year 1,364 404 -
Translation differences - -6 -2
Total contract assets 552 - 74
Contract liabilities (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021
At 1 January - - -
Additions 3,428 - -
Recognised as revenue during the year 1,203 - -
Total contract liabilities 2,225 - -

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Contract assets

A contract asset is recognised when the Group has earned the right to consideration from a customer by transferring subsea services. The contract asset is reclassified to a receivable when the Group has unconditional right to receive payment.

Contract liabilities

A contract liability is recognised when the Group receives payment from a customer prior to delivering subsea services (prepayments). Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue as the Group performs under the contract.

Note 3.3 Contract assets and liabilities

Contract assets (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021
As of 1 January - 74 -
Additions 1,916 336 76
Transferred to receivables during the year 1,364 404 -
Translation differences - -6 -2
Total contract assets 552 - 74
Contract liabilities (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021
At 1 January - - -
Additions 3,428 - -
Recognised as revenue during the year 1,203 - -
Total contract liabilities 2,225 - -

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Contract assets

A contract asset is recognised when the Group has earned the right to consideration from a customer by transferring subsea services. The contract asset is reclassified to a receivable when the Group has unconditional right to receive payment.

Contract liabilities

A contract liability is recognised when the Group receives payment from a customer prior to delivering subsea services (prepayments). Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue as the Group performs under the contract.

Note 3.4 Provisions

Social security for
Provisions (USD 1,000) share-based payments Bonus Total
At 1 January 2021 89 - 89
Additional provisions made - 367 367
Unused amounts reversed 12 - 12
Translation difference -3 -9 -12
At 31 December 2021 75 358 456
Current provisions - 358 358
Non-current provisions 75 - 75
Social security for
Provisions (USD 1,000) share-based payments Bonus Total
At 1 January 2022 75 358 432
Additional provisions made - 830 830
Amounts used 16 212 228
Unused amounts reversed 44 116 160
Translation difference -6 50 43
At 31 December 2022 8 810 1,693
Current provisions - 810 810
Non-current provisions 8 - 8
Social security for Bonus Total
Provisions (USD 1,000) share-based payments
At 1 January 2023 8 810 819
Additional provisions made 13 775 788
Amounts used 19 201 220
Unused amounts reversed - 980 980
Translation difference - 28 28
At 31 December 2023 2 432 2,834
Current provisions - 432 432
Non-current provisions 2 - 2

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Provisions are liabilities with uncertain timing or amount and are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, that is, the amount that an entity would rationally pay to settle the obligation at the end of the financial year or to transfer it to a third party.

The Group classifies provisions in the following categories:

  • Social security for share-based payments: contains a provision for the accrued social security on share options and restrictive share units which will be paid when the options are exercised/fully vested.
  • Accrued bonus: bonus is determined by Group management based on an assessment of achievements.

Other commitments

The Group has guaranteed for office rent in Asker. The guarantee is limited to 6 months rental.

Note 4.1 Overview of Group companies and associates

Establishment/
Consolidated entities 31.12.2023 Location Ownership Acquisition
Argeo Survey AS Norway 100% May 2014
Argeo Robotics AS Norway 100% July 2019
Argeo Inc. USA 100% May 2021
Argeo Services PTE Ltd. Singapore 100% October 2021
Argeo do Brazil Ltda. Brazil 100% April 2022
Argeo Shipholding AS Norway 100% December 2023
Establishment/
Investments in joint ventures 31.12.2023 Ownership acquisition
H1000 JV AS Norway 50% December 2020

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Argeo AS and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2023. The subsidiaries are consolidated when control is achieved as defined by IFRS 10. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.

The following subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2023:

The Group signed in January 2021 an agreement with Multiconsult for strategic cooperation to significantly improve quality for marine surveys and increase construction insight of the seabed conditions for large coastal development projects and offshore structure. As a part of the agreement, the parties established H1000 JV AS, owned 50/50 by Argeo Survey AS and Multiconsult. The Group's interest in H1000 JV AS is accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial statements.

USD 1,000 Development Software licenses Total
Acquisition cost 1 January 2021 - 484 - 484
Additions 485 22 64 570
Currency translation effects -12 -16 -2 -30
Acquisition cost 31 December 2021 473 490 62 1,025
Additions 1,598 127 151 1,876
Move from development to software -308 308 - -
Currency translation effects -88 -55 -10 -152
Acquisition cost 31 December 2022 1,675 871 203 2,748
Additions 1,509 1 14 1,524
Currency translation effects 9 -10 - -1
Acquisition cost 31 December 2023 3,192 862 217 4,271
USD 1,000
Accumulated amortisation 1 January 2021 - 66 - 66
Amortisation charge for the year - 96 - 96
Currency translation effects - -5 - -5
Accumulated amortisation 31 December 2021 - 158 - 158
Amortisation charge for the year - 107 36 143
Currency translation effects - -17 -1 -18
Accumulated amortisation 31 December 2022 - 248 35 282
Amortisation charge for the year - 130 40 170
Currency translation effects - 28 0 29
Accumulated amortisation 31 December 2023 - 406 75 481
Carrying amount 01.01.2021 - 418 - 418
Carrying amount 31.12.2021 473 332 62 867
Carrying amount 31.12.2022 1,675 623 168 2,466
Carrying amount 31.12.2023 3,192 456 142 3,790
Economic life N/A 5 years 5 years
Depreciation method N/A Linear Linear

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Intangible assets acquired

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

Capitalisation of internal development costs

Internal development costs are recognised as an intangible asset when the Group can demonstrate the technical feasibility, intention, ability, and resources to complete and utilise the asset, as well as the generation of future economic benefits and reliable measurement of the expenditure during development. The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials, direct labour and overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other development costs are expensed as incurred.

Useful lives and subsequent measurement

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortised over their economic life and assessed for impairment when indicators arise. In making the estimates of useful lives, the Group considers historical data, useful lives applied by comparable entities within the same industry as well as contractual terms of any entity-specific arrangements.

The capitalised development costs in 2023, 2022 and 2021 are mainly related to development of a 3D Geological modelling system, Argeo's digital twin solution "Argeo Scope", and various sensor solutions.

No indicators for impairment of intangible assets were identified in 2023, 2022 or 2021.

Note 5.2 Property, plant and equipment

Misc. Office
USD 1,000 Vessels AUV, USV Equipment equipment Total
Acquisition cost 1 January 2021 - 1,270 152 47 1,470
Additions - 16 268 144 429
Sale AUV - -1,270 - - -1,270
Currency translation effects - - -12 -5 -17
Acquisition cost 31 December 2021 - 16 409 186 611
Additions 864 20,777 197 199 22,037
Currency translation effects -20 -492 -48 -24 -585
Acquisition cost 31 December 2022 844 20,301 558 361 22,064
Additions 20,259 298 365 143 21,064
Sale equipment - - -169 - -169
Acquisition cost 31 December 2023 21,102 20,598 754 504 42,959
Acc.dep. & impairment 1 January 2021 - - 70 44 114
Depreciation for the year - - 34 18 52
Currency translation effects - - -3 -2 -5
Acc.dep. & impairment 31 December 2021 - - 101 61 162
Depreciation for the year - 835 123 80 1,038
Currency translation effects - 23 -13 -10 -1
Acc.dep. & impairment 31 December 2022 - 858 211 130 1,199
Depreciation for the year 344 2,411 125 142 3,022
Impairment - 2,700 - - 2,700
Sale equipment - - -133 - -133
Currency translation effects - -52 - -26 -78
Acc.dep. & impairment 31 December 2023 344 5,916 203 246 6,709
Carrying amount 01.01.2021 - 1,270 82 3 1,355
Carrying amount 31.12.2021 - 16 308 125 450
Carrying amount 31.12.2022 844 19,443 348 230 20,865
Carrying amount 31.12.2023 20,759 14,682 551 259 36,250
Economic life 5-10 years 7 years 3-5 years 3 years
Depreciation method Linear Linear Linear Linear

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Property, plant and equipment ("PP&E") is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. When significant parts of PP&E are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as incurred.

The Group assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that Property, plant and equipment may be impaired. If such indication exists, the Group estimates the asset's recoverable amount which is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets.

An impairment indicator has been identified for two AUVs which are currently in lay-up and not in operational use. The AUVs do not have a foreseeable date for reactivation and an impairment test has been performed. An impairment charge of USD 2,7 million is based on a fair value approach. The impairment loss is presented on the line item "Impairment" in the statement of comprehensive income.

No indicators for impairment of property, plant and equipment were identified in 2022 or 2021.

Additions in 2023 mainly reflects the purchase of the vessel SW Bell (renamed Argeo Venture) from Shearwater in November 2023, in addition to reactivation and upgrading cost for Argeo Venture.

Note 5.3 Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Group as a lessee

At the commencement date of a lease, the Group recognises a lease liability and a right-of-use asset in the statement of financial position, except for the following exemptions applied:

  • Short-term leases (defined as 12 months or less)
  • Low value assets (with an underlying value of less than USD 5 thousands)

For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as Cost of sales or Selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income.

The present value of the lease liability is calculated using the Group's incremental borrowing rate, which reflects the cost of borrowing assets of similar value.

The Group as a lessor

Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income arising is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included as revenue in the statement of comprehensive income due to its operating nature.

Sale and leaseback transactions (the Group as the buyer-lessor)

The Group applies the requirements in IFRS 15.31-34 to determine whether the transfer of an asset in a sale and leaseback transaction should be accounted for as a purchase. Where it is determined that control of the asset has passed from the sellerlessee to the Group, the transaction is accounted for as a purchase of the asset. The Group accounts for the purchase applying applicable standards (IAS 16 for property, plant and equipment) and for the lease applying the lessor accounting requirements in IFRS 16.

The Group acts as a buyer-lessor through the rental of AUVs. The Group's assets under these operating leases are included as property, plant and equipment (the "AUV, USV" category) in note 5.2. The rental income is specified in note 2.1.

The Group's leased assets

Office buildings

The Group leases office spaces in Norway (Asker and Tromsø), the US (Houston), Scotland (Edinburgh) and Brazil (Rio de Janeiro).

Vessels

The Group leases one vessel, Argeo Searcher, under a bareboat contract. The lease agreement includes a purchase option. The Group is currently reasonably certain that it will not exercise the option.

AUV

In 2023, the Group purchased one AUV; Hugin Superior 1 (delivered in Q4 2023). The purchase is financed through a lease agreement which has a lease term of 4 years. In addition, the Group has entered an agreement with the seller providing the Group the right to purchase the AUV at the end of the lease term.

Significant accounting judgements

Management has applied significant judgement when determining the accounting treatment of the Hugin Superior 1. The lease agreement and the purchase option agreement is accounted for in combination to best reflect the substance of the transaction. The Group is currently reasonably certain that it will exercise the option and the cash flows related to the option has therefore been included in the lease payments when calculating the lease liability and the right-of-use asset, in accordance with IFRS 16.27 (d).

Note 5.3 Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities (continued)

Right-of-use assets (USD 1,000) Office
Buildings
AUV Total
Balance as at 1 January 2021 - - - -
Additions 781 - - 781
Depreciation 78 - - 78
Currency translation effects 18 - - 18
Carrying amount 31 December 2021 685 - - 685
Additions 9 - - 9
Depreciation 251 - - 251
Currency translation effects 67 - - 67
Carrying amount 31 December 2022 377 - - 377
Additions and remeasurements 826 8,317 10,428 19,571
Depreciation 276 965 257 1,498
Currency translation effects 5 - - 5
Carrying amount 31 December 2023 931 7,353 10,172 18,456
Remaining lease term 1-4 years 5 years 4 years
Depreciation method Straight-line Straight-line Straight-line
Change in the lease liabilities (USD 1,000) Total
Balance as at 1 January 2021 - - - -
New leases recognised during the year 781 - - 781
Cash payments 80 - - 80
Accretion of interest 24 - - 24
Currency translation effects -18 - - -18
Total lease liabilities at 31 December 2021 707 - - 707
New leases recognised during the year 9 - - 9
Cash payments 289 - - 289
Accretion of interest 60 - - 60
Currency translation effects -70 - - -70
Total lease liabilities at 31 December 2022 417 - - 417
New and remeasured leases recognised during the year 826 8,317 10,428 19,571
Cash payments 322 822 1,761 2,905
Accretion of interest 66 498 186 750
Currency translation effects 30 - - 30
Total lease liabilities at 31 December 2023 1,017 7,993 8,853 17,863
Classification non-current vs current (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Current lease liabilities in the financial position 4,751 267 297 -
Non-current lease liabilities in the financial position 13,112 150 410 -

The Group had lease expenses related to low-value assets of USD 2 thousand in 2023 (2022: USD 2 thousand, 2021: USD 1 thousand).

Maturity of lease liabilities

For undiscounted lease liabilities and maturity of cash outflows, see note 6.3.

The Group's lease liabilities are presented in the table below:

Note 6.1 Financial instruments

31 December 2023 (USD 1,000)
Note amortised cost Total
Trade receivables 3.1 219 219
Cash and cash equivalents 6.5 5,340 5,340
Total financial assets 5,559 5,559
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 4,940 4,940
Non-current lease liabilities 5.3 13,112 13,112
Current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 2,394 2,394
Current lease liabilities 5.3 4,751 4,751
Trade payables 3.2 6,456 6,456
Total financial liabilities 31,652 31,652
Financial instruments at
31 December 2022 (USD 1,000) Note amortised cost Total
Trade receivables 3.1 1,726 1,726
Cash and cash equivalents 6.5 2,163 2,163
Total financial assets 3,889 3,889
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 4,608 4,608
Non-current lease liabilities 5.3 150 150
Current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 4,432 4,432
Current lease liabilities 5.3 267 267
Trade payables 3.2 2,410 2,410
Total financial liabilities 11,867 11,867

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Classification of financial instruments

The Groups' financial instruments are grouped in the following categories:

Financial assets

The Group's financial assets mainly comprise trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents.

Reference is made to note 3.1 for information about the Group's policies related to estimating expected credit losses.

Financial liabilities

The Group's financial liabilities mainly comprise interest-bearing liabilities and trade payables.

Initial recognition and subsequent measurement

The Group's financial assets and liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, adjusted for directly attributable transaction expenses. Subsequently, these instruments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method (EIR). Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income upon impairment, derecognition and through the EIR amortisation process. The EIR amortisation is included as finance expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The carrying amounts of the Group's financial assets and liabilities are presented in the tables below:

Note 6.1 Financial instruments (continued)

Financial instruments at
31 December 2021 (USD 1,000) Note amortised cost Total
Trade receivables 3.1 532 532
Cash and cash equivalents 6.5 7,468 7,468
Total financial assets 8,000 8,000
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 519 519
Non-current lease liabilities 5.3 410 410
Current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 154 154
Current lease liabilities 5.3 297 297
Trade payables 3.2 711 711
Total financial liabilities 2,091 2,091
Financial instruments at
1 January 2021 (USD 1,000) Note amortised cost Total
Trade receivables 3.1 518 518
Cash and cash equivalents 6.5 912 912
Total financial assets 1,430 1,430
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 695 695
Current interest-bearing liabilities 6.2 89 89
Trade payables 3.2 1,447 1,447
Total financial liabilities 2,231 2,231

Note 6.2 Interest-bearing debt

liabilities (USD 1,000) rate Maturity 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Seller's credit - A 12.80% 2026 1,971 1,768 - -
Seller's credit - B 14.10% 2026 691 590
Seller's credit - C 14.10% 2025 293 1,924 - -
Loan Innovation Norway - A 7.95%* 2025 5 22 42 63
Loan Innovation Norway - B 7.95%* 2026 177 304 476 633
Loan Innovation Norway - C 7.95%* 2028 1,802 - - -
Non-current interest-bearing debt 4,940 4,608 519 695
Current interest-bearing Interest
liabilities (USD 1,000) rate Maturity 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Seller's credit - B 14.10% 2026 - 644 - -
Seller's credit - C 14.10% 2025 2,096 3,650 - -
Loan Innovation Norway - A 7.95%* 2025 16 16 18 19
Loan Innovation Norway - B 7.95%* 2026 118 122 136 70
Loan Innovation Norway - C 7.95%* 2028 164 - - -
Current interest-bearing debt 2,394 4,432 154 89
Assets pledged as security (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Secured balance sheet liabilities:
Loan Innovation Norway - A 21 38 60 81
Loan Innovation Norway - B 295 426 612 703
Loan Innovation Norway - C 1,966 - - -
Value of assets pledged as security for secured liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment 15,491 20,022 450 1,355
Trade receivables 166 1,722 - -
Shares H1000 JV AS 152 233 621 -
Total assets pledged as security 15,810 21,977 1,071 1,355

*Innovation Norway may adjust the interest rate with a six week notice upon changes in underlying market rates. The interest rate increased to 8.20% from 2 February 2024.

The reconciliation of changes in liabilities incurred as a result of financing activities are presented in note 6.3.

The Group has covenants related to the Innovation Norway funding (Loan Innovation Norway – C). The covenants are measured half-yearly based on the Group's ordinary financial reporting.

Assets pledged as security for secured liabilities

All three loans from Innovation Norway are secured with machinery and plant in Argeo Survey AS, Argeo AS and Argeo Robotics. Further, the loans are secured with the shares owned by Argeo Survey AS in its 50 % ownership in H1000 JV AS, a parent company guarantee from Argeo AS, and trade receivables in Argeo Survey AS.

Loans from Innovation Norway

The Group had three loans from Innovation Norway at the end of 2023 with floating rate, all currently bearing an interest at 7.95 %.

The Group was granted an NOK 20 million loan from Innovation Norway in December 2022. The loan was drawn with NOK 10 million in April 2023 and NOK 10 million in May 2023.

Seller's credits

The Group has been granted seller's credits related to purchases of AUVs. In accordance with IFRS 9, the Group has calculated and recognised the interest element implicit in the purchase price of the AUVs by calculating the net present value of future cash flows using a discount rate reflecting its incremental borrowing rate. Subsequently, the seller credit's are measured at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method (EIR).

The Group has not given any guarantees on behalf of third parties in the current or previous periods.

Note 6.3 Ageing of financial liabilities

Contractual undiscounted cash flows from financial liabilities are presented below:

31.12.2023 (USD 1,000) Note < 12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years > 4 years Total
Seller's credit - A 6.2 2,575 - - - - 2,575
Seller's credit - B 928 - - - - 928
Seller's credit - C 6.2 2,096 524 - - - 2,620
Loan Innovation Norway - A 6.2 16 5 - - - 21
Loan Innovation Norway - B 6.2 118 118 59 - - 295
Loan Innovation Norway - C 6.2 164 328 328 328 819 1,966
Trade payables 3.2 6,456 - - - - 6,456
Lease liabilities 5.3 5,058 5,056 4,963 6,675 2,195 23,947
Total financial liabilities 17,410 6,031 5,349 7,002 3,015 38,808
31.12.2022 (USD 1,000) Note < 12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years > 4 years Total
Seller's credit - A 6.2 1,716 859 - - - 2,575
Seller's credit - B 781 779 - - - 1,560
Seller's credit - C 6.2 3,583 2,096 524 - - 6,203
Loan Innovation Norway - A 6.2 16 16 5 - - 38
Loan Innovation Norway - B 6.2 122 122 122 61 - 426
Trade payables 3.2 2,410 - - - 2,410
Lease liabilities 5.3 3 3 1 - - 8
Total financial liabilities 8,632 3,876 652 61 - 13,220

31.12.2021 (USD 1,000) Note < 12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years > 4 years Total Loan Innovation Norway - A 6.2 18 18 18 6 - 60 Loan Innovation Norway - B 6.2 136 136 136 136 68 612 Trade payables 3.2 711 - - - - 711 Lease liabilities 5.3 320 - - - - 320 Total financial liabilities 1,186 154 154 142 68 1,704

01.01.2021 (USD 1,000) Note < 12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years > 4 years Total
Loan Innovation Norway - A 6.2 19 19 19 19 6 81
Loan Innovation Norway - B 6.2 70 141 141 141 211 703
Trade payables 3.2 1,447 - - - - 1,447
Lease liabilities 5.3 - - - - - -
Total financial liabilities 1,536 159 159 159 217 2,231

Remaining contractual maturity

Remaining contractual maturity

Remaining contractual maturity

Note 6.3 Ageing of financial liabilities (continued)

Reconciliation of changes in liabilities incurred as a result of financing activities:

Non-cash changes
Foreign
Note 01.01.2023 Cash flow
effect
exchange
movement
New leases
recognised
Other
Changes
31.12.2023
USD 1,000
Interest-bearing debt 6.1 9,040 -2,669 197 - 765 7,333
Lease liabilities 5.3 417 -2,905 30 19,571 750 17,863
Total liabilities from financing 9,457 -5,574 227 19,571 1,515 25,196
Non-cash changes
Foreign
Note 01.01.2022 Cash flow
effect
exchange
movement
New leases
recognised
Other
Changes
31.12.2022
USD 1,000
Interest-bearing debt 6.1 673 10,055 649 - -2,337 9,040
Lease liabilities 5.3 707 -289 -70 9 60 417
Total liabilities from financing 1,380 9,766 579 9 -2,277 9,457
Non-cash changes
Foreign
Cash flow exchange New leases Other
USD 1,000 Note 01.01.2021 effect movement recognised Changes 31.12.2021
Interest-bearing debt 6.1 784 -88 -23 - - 673
Lease liabilities 5.3 - -80 -18 781 24 707
Total liabilities from financing 784 -169 -41 781 24 1,380

Note 6.4 Fair value measurement

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

  • Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
  • Level 2 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
  • Level 3 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

Fair value disclosures

Management has assessed that the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade payables and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments and the current risk free interest rates.

Interest-bearing debt

For the interest-bearing liabilities, the fair values are not materially different from their carrying amounts, since the interest payable on those borrowings is close to current market rates. The fair values of Interest-bearing liabilities are based on discounted cash flows using the current borrowing rate. They are classified as level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs, including own credit risk.

Note 6.5 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents (USD 1,000) 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2021 1/1/2021
Bank deposits, unrestricted 5,064 1,965 7,248 890
Bank deposits, restricted 276 198 220 22
Total cash and cash equivalents 5,340 2,163 7,468 912

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at hand and banks which is subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Restricted bank deposits comprise of cash for withholding taxes which may not be used for other purposes.

Bank deposits earns a low interest at floating rates based on the bank deposit rates.

Note 6.6 Share capital and shareholders information

Issued capital and reserves:

Number of shares issued Par value per share Financial position
(USD 1,000)
Share capital in Argeo AS and fully paid (NOK)
At 1 January 2021 6,100,000 0.1 71
Share capital increase April 21,341,463 0.1 248
At 31 December 2021 27,441,463 0.1 320
Share capital increase April 15,000,000 0.1 156
Share capital increase April 139,337 0.1 1
Share capital increase December 8,516,160 0.1 88
At 31 December 2022 51,096,960 0.1 565
Share capital increase January 21,783,840 0.1 213
Share capital increase February 3,124,368 0.1 31
Share capital increase February 139,337 0.1 1
Share capital increase June 15,576,168 0.1 146
Share capital increase July 2,670,531 0.1 25
Share capital increase October 78,125,000 0.1 721
Share capital increase November 20,123,625 0.1 186
Share capital increase November 260,095 0.1 2
At 31 December 2023 192,899,924 0.1 1,890

The Group's share capital includes issued capital, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the parent. The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to ensure that it maintains a healthy working capital and financial stability in order to support its growing business operations and to maximise shareholder value. The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or issue debt.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Costs related to equity transactions

Direct and incremental transaction costs are deducted from equity, net of associated income tax.

Distribution to shareholders

The Group recognises a liability to make distributions to equity holders when the distribution is authorised, and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Group. As per the corporate laws of Norway, a distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity. No distributions were made to shareholders in the current or prior periods. Further, there are no proposed dividends.

The ultimate parent

Argeo AS is the ultimate parent of the Group.

All shares are ordinary and have the same voting rights and rights to dividends. Reconciliation of the Group's equity is presented in the statement of changes in equity.

A private placement of 30 300 000 new shares was made in December 2022, raising gross proceeds of NOK 50 million. The placement consisted of one tranche of 8 516 160 new shares, and a second tranche of 21 783 840 new shares.

A private placement of 15 576 168 new shares was made in June 2023 at NOK 2.75 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately NOK 43 million.

A private placement of 78 125 000 new shares at NOK 3.20 per share was completed in October 2023, raising gross proceeds of NOK 250 million. Furthermore, the Company issued 20 123 625 new consideration shares to Shearwater as part settlement for the Vessel acquisition.

Note 6.6 Share capital and shareholders information (continued)

Ownership/voting
Shareholders in Argeo AS at 31 December 2023 Total shares rights
KISTEFOS AS 32,621,837 16.9 %
SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES HOLDING AS 20,123,625 10.4 %
LANGEBRU AS 14,000,000 7.3 %
PRO AS 8,720,527 4.5 %
NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 7,482,086 3.9 %
REDBACK AS 6,794,512 3.5 %
ØSTERBRIS OFFSHORE AS 6,454,545 3.3 %
ASCENT AS 4,646,572 2.4 %
MP PENSJON PK 4,374,455 2.3 %
DNB BANK ASA 4,100,051 2.1 %
SPAREBANK 1 MARKETS AS 3,935,436 2.0 %
DNB Markets Aksjehandel/-analyse 2,672,795 1.4 %
HUNDERI HOLDING AS 2,135,013 1.1 %
TROPTIMA AS 1,830,968 0.9 %
STAVANGER KOMMUNE 1,684,370 0.9 %
Performa Consulting AS 1,630,968 0.8 %
TIGERSTADEN AS 1,500,000 0.8 %
HAUGEN 1,418,000 0.7 %
EKS AS 1,369,000 0.7 %
Nordnet Bank AB 1,238,000 0.6 %
Other 64,167,164 33.3 %
Total 192,899,924 100%
Increase / decrease in Effect on profit before tax
Interest rate sensitivity basis points (+/-) (USD 1,000)
31 December 2023 +/- 100 23
All amounts in USD thousand Effect on profit before tax
Date Change in FX rate (USD 1,000)
Increase / decrease in USD/NOK 12/31/2023 +/- 10% -43
Increase / decrease in USD/GBP 12/31/2023 +/- 10% 87
Increase / decrease in USD/EUR 12/31/2023 +/- 10% -159

Overview

The Group is exposed to a range of risks affecting its financial performance, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group seeks to minimise potential adverse risks through sound business practice and risk management.

Market risk

Financial instruments affected by market risk include interest-bearing debt (loans from Innovation Norway), cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, lease liabilities and trade payables.

Interest rate risk

The Group's exposure to the risk of changes in interest rates relates primarily to the below-market interest loans from Innovation Norway. Management therefore considers the interest rate risk to be low.

Foreign currency risk

The Group is exposed to currency fluctuations due to the international nature of its operations. The Group's exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to it's operating activities (revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currency). A significant portion of the Group's revenues and operating costs are denominated in USD, in addition to some exposure to NOK, EUR and GBP. The Group does not currently hedge currency exposure with the use of financial instruments, but monitors the net exposure over time.

Other market risks

War in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza: the ongoing wars do not currently impact the Group directly, as it has no operating presence in either Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Israel or Gaza. Indirect effects however, such as financial market volatility, sanctions related knockon-effects, general economic market conditions and other future responses of international governments, might have an impact on the Group's financial results and financial position. The Group's management continues to monitor the situation and has an ongoing assessment of potential impact on the Group's financial results and financial position.

Interest rate sensitivity

The sensitivity to a possible change in interest rates related to the Group's loans from Innovation Norway, with all other variables held constant, on the Group's profit before tax, is illustrated below. In calculating the sensitivity analyses, the Group assumes that the sensitivity of the relevant statement of profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective financial risks.

Foreign currency sensitivity

The following table illustrates the sensitivity for a hypothetical increase or decrease in the foreign exchange rates related to the Group's financial assets (trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents) and liabilities (trade payables and interest-bearing debt) holding all other variables constant:

The Group holds no financial instrument at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) and hence the effect on equity is zero.

Note 6.7 Capital and risk management (continued)

Liquidity risk

Management of liquidity risk is given high priority. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents, seeking the availability of equity funding and debt funding, and by continuously monitoring forecasts and actual cash flows.

To further improve its liquidity position, the Group secured a NOK 20 million loan from Innovation Norway in December 2022. The loan was drawn with NOK 10 million in April 2023 and NOK 10 million in May 2023. The Group also raised gross proceeds of NOK 250 million through a private placement in October 2023. The liquidity risk is hence considered to be at a reasonable level.

An overview of the maturity profile of the Group's financial liabilities with corresponding cash flow effect is presented in note 6.3.

Credit risk

The Group is mainly exposed to credit risk from its operating activities. The risk is minimised through trading with creditworthy third parties and monitoring of receivable balances on an ongoing basis. The Group has not yet experienced any losses on receivables. However, the increased operations of the Group outside the home market exposes the Group to different credit risk environments. Management deems the Group's credit risk to be at an acceptable level given the current operational circumstances and the outlook of the Group.

Reference is made to note 3.1 for an overview of the ageing of trade receivables and a description of the expected credit loss model.

6.8 Share-based payment

2023
WAEP (NOK)
2023
Number
2022
WAEP (NOK)
2022
Number
2021
WAEP (NOK)
2021
Number
Outstanding options 1 January 8.20 895,000 8.20 975,000 - -
Options granted - - - - 8.20 975,000
Options forfeited 8.20 183,334 8.20 80,000 - -
Outstanding options 31 December 711,666 895,000 975,000
Exercisable at 31 December 593,328 531,654 210,000

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Equity-settled transactions

The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton Model ("BSM"). The cost is recognised as an employee benefits expense, with a corresponding increase in equity (other capital reserves), over the vesting period. The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the Group's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.

Vesting under the Group's option/warrant schemes is subject to employment by the Group (service condition). Service conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of the Group's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because service conditions have not been met.

Options

Each option grant vest 1/3 each year over the first 3 years and is subject to employment by the Group. The last possible exercise date 5 years from the grant date.

Warrants

The warrants vest immediately at the grant date and is subject to employment by the Group. The warrants expire 5 years after the grant date.

Share options held by executive management and members of the board are summarised in note 7.1

USD 13 thousand was expensed as employee benefit expenses in 2023 (2022: USD 129 thousand, 2021: USD 45 thousand). The expected future social security tax on share-based payments is recorded as a liability and disclosed in note 3.4.

Movements during the year

The following tables illustrate the number and weighted average exercise prices (WEAP) of, and movements in, share options and warrants during the year:

The weighted average remaining contractual life for the options outstanding as at 31 December 2023 was 2,96 years (2022: 3,96 years, 2021: 4,96 years).

The weighted average fair value of options granted in 2021 was NOK 2,62 (2023: no grants, 2022: no grants).

6.8 Share-based payment (continued)

2023
WAEP (NOK)
2023
Number
2022
WAEP (NOK)
2022
Number
2021
WAEP (NOK)
2021
Number
Outstanding warrants 1 January 1.80 485,435 1.46 624,772 1.46 624,772
Warrants exercised* 0.28 399,435 0.28 139,337 - -
Outstanding warrants 31 December 86,000 485,435 624,772
Exercisable at 31 December 86,000 485,435 624,772

Overview of outstanding options and warrants at 31 December 2023

Weighted
Outstanding options 31 December 2023 Exercise
price
(NOK)
Number of
outstanding
options
average
remaining
contractual
life
Number of
options
exercisable
8.20 711,666 2.96 593,328
Total outstanding options 31 December 2023 711,666 593,328
Outstanding warrants 31 December 2023
0.83 50,000 1.69 50,000
20.00 36,000 0.79 36,000
Total outstanding warrants 31 December 2023 86,000 86,000
Total outstanding options and warrants 31 December 2023 797,666 679,328

Overview of outstanding options and warrants at 31 December 2022

Outstanding options 31 December 2022 Exercise
price
(NOK)
Number of
outstanding
options
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life
Number of
options
exercisable
8.20 895,000 3.96 531,654
Total outstanding options 31 December 2022 895,000 531,654
Outstanding warrants 31 December 2022 0.28 399,435 1.11 399,435
0.83 50,000 2.69 50,000
20.00 36,000 1.79 36,000
Total outstanding warrants 31 December 2022 485,435 485,435
Total outstanding options and warrants 31 December 2022 1,380,435 1,017,089

*The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of these warrants was NOK 0,28.

The weighted average remaining contractual life for the warrants outstanding as at 31 December 2023 was 1,31 years (2022: 1,32 years, 2021: 2,28 years).

6.8 Share-based payment (continued)

Overview of outstanding options and warrants at 31 December 2021

Weighted
average
Exercise
price
Number of
outstanding
remaining
contractual
Number of
options
Outstanding options 31 December 2021 (NOK) options life exercisable
8.20 975,000 4.96 210,000
Total outstanding options 31 December 2021 975,000 210,000
Outstanding warrants 31 December 2021 0.28 538,772 2.11 538,772
0.83 50,000 3.69 50,000
20.00 36,000 2.79 36,000
Total outstanding warrants 31 December 2021 624,772 624,772
Total outstanding options and warrants 31 December 2021 1,599,772 834,772
Overview of outstanding options and warrants at 1 January 2021
Weighted
average
Exercise
price
Number of
outstanding
remaining
contractual
Number of
options
Outstanding options 1 January 2021 (NOK)
-
options
-
life
-
exercisable
-
Total outstanding options 1 January 2021 - -
Outstanding warrants 1 January 2021 0.28 538,772 3.11 538,772
0.83 50,000 4.69 50,000
20.00 36,000 3.79 36,000
Total outstanding warrants 1 January 2021 624,772 624,772
Total outstanding options and warrants 1 January 2021 624,772 624,772
2023 2022 2021
Weighted average fair values at the measurement date (NOK) - - 2.62
Dividend yield (%) - - 0%
Expected volatility (%) - - 60%
Risk–free interest rate (%) - - 1.18%
Expected life of share options (years) - - 2.28
Weighted average share price (NOK) - - 7.86
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) - - 8.20
Model used - - BSM

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determination of the most appropriate valuation model, which depends on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determination of the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the options, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. Due to limited historical data and liquidity these assumptions include significant estimates by management.

Assumptions used to determine fair value of option grants

The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the option plan in 2021 (there were no grants of warrants or options in 2023 or 2022).

The expected life of the options is based on historical data and current expectations and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility over a period similar to the life of the options is indicative of future trends, which may not necessarily be the actual outcome.

6.9 Earnings per share

USD 2023 2022 2021
Loss attributable to ordinary equity holders - for basic EPS -16,935,221 -8,925,817 -2,156,336
Loss attributable to ordinary equity holders adjusted for the effect of dilution* -16,935,221 -8,925,817 -2,156,336
Weighted average number of ordinary shares - for basic EPS 103,421,565 38,868,378 20,992,120
Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect of dilution 106,999,729 44,080,133 24,284,131
Basic EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the Company -0.16 -0.23 -0.10
Diluted EPS - profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the Company* -0.16 -0.23 -0.10

The following table reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:

*The ordinary shares are not adjusted for the effect of dilution as the effect of including the additional shares is anti-dilutive.

7.1 Remuneration to Executive Management and the Board

Remuneration to the Board of Directors

Remuneration for the members of the Board is determined by the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The remuneration is not linked to the Group's performance but reflects the Board's responsibilities, expertise, time and commitment. Remuneration of the Board of Directors consist of a fixed annual fee, adopted by the General Meeting on 15 June 2023.

The Board of Directors also receive compensation in the form of share options/warrants under the Group's share-based payment incentive described in note 6.8. The share options/warrants held by the Board of Directors are presented further below.

Remuneration to executive management

The Board of Argeo AS determines the principles applicable to the Group's policy for compensation to executive management. The Board is directly responsible for determining the CEO's salary and other benefits. The Group's executive management team includes the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Bonus

In addition to base salary, the CEO is entitled to a bonus determined by the Board of Directors. The bonus is based on an assessment of achievements.

Share-based payment

Members of the Executive Management have been granted share options/warrants under the Group's share-based payment incentive described in note 6.8. The share options/warrants held by the Executive Management team are presented further below.

Pension

All members of the executive management team are part of the defined contribution pension scheme.

Severance Arrangements

If the CEO is terminated by the Company, he is entitled to twelve months' severance pay in addition to the ordinary notice period of six months. There are no severance arrangements for the Chair of the Board.

Loans and guarantees

No loans have been granted and no guarantees have been issued to members of the Executive Management team or any member of the Board of Director in the current or prior reporting periods.

7.1 Remuneration to Executive Management and the Board (continued)

Remuneration to executive management for the year ended 31 December 2023 (USD 1,000)

Other Total
Name Title Salary Bonus Pension compensation remuneration
Trond F. Crantz CEO 218 18 13 20 269
Other management 434 28 26 5 493
Total 652 46 39 25 762

Remuneration to executive management for the year ended 31 December 2022 (USD 1,000)

Other Total
Name Title Salary Bonus Pension compensation remuneration
Trond F. Crantz CEO 217 73 13 2 305
Other management 517 109 31 7 664
Total 734 182 44 9 969

Remuneration to Executive Management for the year ended 31 December 2021 (USD 1,000)

Other Total
Name Title Salary Bonus Pension compensation remuneration
Trond F. Crantz CEO 196 - 12 2 210
Other management 282 - 17 4 303
Total 479 - 29 6 513

Remuneration to the Board of Directors for the year ended 31 December (USD 1,000)

Name Title 2023 2022 2021
Jan P. Grimnes 1) Chair of the Board 28 31 26
Jim Dåtland 2) Board Member 14 16 13
Heidi Gryteland Holm 3) Board Member 14 8 -
Geir Kaasen 4) Board Member 14 16 13
Lars Petter Utseth 5) Board Member 14 13 -
Andreas Hveding Aubert 6) Board Member 2 - -
Arne Kjørsvik 7) Board Member 12 16 13
Ann-Christin G. Andersen 8) Board Member - 1 13
Total 99 100 78

1) Chair of the Board from 23.04.2021

2) Board member from 23.04.2021

3) Board member from 20.09.2022

4) Board member from 23.04.2021

5) Board member from 22.02.2023

6) Board member from 10.11.2023

7) Board member from 23.04.2021 - 10.11.2023

8) Board member from 23.04.2021 - 23.02.2022

7.1 Remuneration to Executive Management and the Board (continued)

Shares held by the CEO and members of the Board at 31 December 2023

Shares held by the CEO and members of the Board at 31 December 2022

Name Title No. of shares Ownership/voting rights (%)
Trond F. Crantz 1) CEO 4,646,572 2.4 %
Jan P. Grimnes 2) Chair of the Board 6,794,512 3.5 %
Jim Dåtland Board member - 0.0 %
Heidi Gryteland Holm Board member - 0.0 %
Geir Kaasen 3) Board member 109,662 0.1 %
Lars Petter Utseth 4) Board member 40,671,838 21.1 %
Andreas Hveding Aubert Board member - 0.0 %
Total 52,222,584 27.1 %

Shares held by the CEO and members of the Board at 31 December 2021

Name Title No. of shares Ownership/voting rights (%)
Trond F. Crantz CEO 2,307,235 4.5 %
Jan P. Grimnes Chair of the Board 2,469,512 4.8 %
Geir Kaasen Board member 109,662 0.2 %
Total 4,886,409 9.6 %

Shares held by the CEO and members of the Board at 1 January 2021

Name Title No. of shares Ownership/voting rights (%)
Trond F. Crantz CEO 2,067,898 7.5 %
Jan P. Grimnes Chair of the Board 1,469,512 5.4 %
Geir Kaasen Board member 109,662 0.4 %
Total 3,647,072 13.3 %
Name Title No. of shares Ownership/voting rights (%)
Trond F. Crantz CEO and Chair of the Board 2,067,898 33.9 %
Thorbjørn Rekdal Board member 1,770,968 29.0 %
Tor Anders Melheim 1) Board member 1,630,968 26.7 %
Total 5,469,834 89.7 %

1) Through Ascent AS

2) Chair of the Board in Redback AS (majority shareholder together with closely relatives)

3) Through Eurovest AS

4) Through Kistefos AS

1) Through Performa Consulting AS

7.1 Remuneration to Executive Management and the Board (continued)

Share options/warrants held by executive management and the Board at 31 December 2023

Name Title Options/ Warrants Outstanding
options/
warrants
Strike price
(NOK)
Remaining life
(years)
Other management Options 100,000 8.20 2.96
Warrants 18,000 20.00 0.50
Jan P. Grimnes Chairman Options 70,000 8.20 2.96
Jim Dåtland Board member Options 70,000 8.20 2.96
Geir Kaasen Board member Options 70,000 8.20 2.96
Warrants 50,000 0.83 1.69
Total 378,000

Share options/warrants held by executive management and the Board at 31 December 2022

Name Title Options/ Warrants Outstanding
options/
warrants
Strike price
(NOK)
Remaining life
(years)
Trond F. Crantz CEO Warrants 139,338 0.28 1.11
Other management Options 170,000 8.20 3.96
Warrants 18,000 20.00 1.50
Jan P. Grimnes Chairman Options 70,000 8.20 3.96
Geir Kaasen Board member Options 70,000 8.20 3.96
Warrants 50,000 0.83 2.69
Ann-Christin Andersen Board member Options 70,000 8.20 3.96
Jim Dåtland Board member Options 70,000 8.20 3.96
Arne Kjørsvik Board member Options 70,000 8.20 3.96
Total options and warrants 727,338

7.1 Remuneration to Executive Management and the Board (continued)

Share options/warrants held by executive management and the Board at 31 December 2021

Name Title Options/ Warrants Outstanding options/ warrants Strike price (NOK) Remaining life (years) Trond F. Crantz CEO Options - - - Warrants 278,675 0.28 2.11 Other management Options 170,000 8.20 4.96 Warrants 18,000 20.00 2.50 Jan P. Grimnes Chairman Options 70,000 8.20 4.96 Warrants - - - Geir Kaasen Board member Options 70,000 8.20 4.96 Warrants 50,000 0.83 3.69 Ann-Christin Andersen Board member Options 70,000 8.20 4.96 Warrants - - - Jim Dåtland Board member Options 70,000 8.20 4.96 Warrants - - - Arne Kjørsvik Board member Options 70,000 8.20 4.96 Warrants - - - Total 866,675

Share options/warrants held by executive management and the Board at 1 January 2021

Name Title Options/ Warrants Outstanding
options/
warrants
Strike price
(NOK)
Remaining life
(years)
CEO and
Trond F. Crantz Chairman Options - - -
Warrants 278,675 0.28 3.11
Thorbjørn Rekdal Board member Options - - -
Warrants 18,000 20.00 3.50
Geir Kaasen Board member Options - - -
Warrants 50,000 0.83 4.68
Total 346,675

7.2 Related party transactions

Related party transactions (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Executive Management 762 969 513
Board Member 99 100 78
Total 861 1,069 592

Related parties are major shareholders, members of the Board and the Executive Management team in the Group. Note 6.6 provides information on the Group's major shareholders. Significant agreements and remuneration paid to Executive management and the Board for the current and prior periods are presented in note 7.1.

All transactions within the Group or with other related parties are based on the principle of arm's length.

The following tables provide the total amount of transactions and balances with related parties (outside the Group) for the relevant financial periods:

Payments to related parties in 2023, 2022 and 2021 include remuneration paid to Executive management and the Board of Directors (refer to note 7.1).

Reconciliation of consolidated financial position as of 1 January 2021

USD 1,000 Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Intangible assets 418 ‐ 418
Deferred tax asset 40 ‐ 40
Property, plant and equipment 1 355 ‐ 1 355
Total non‐current assets 1 814 ‐ 1 814
Trade receivables 518 ‐ 518
Other receivables 34 ‐ 34
Cash and cash equivalents 912 ‐ 912
Total current assets 1 464 ‐ 1 464
Total assets 3 277 ‐ 3 277
USD 1,000 Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Share capital 71 ‐ 71
Share premium 795 ‐ 795
Other capital reserves A ‐ 38 38
Other equity C ‐139 ‐127 ‐266
Total equity 727 ‐89 638
Non‐current interest‐bearing liabilities D 784 ‐89 695
Non‐current lease liabilities
Non‐current provisions B ‐ 89 89
Total non‐current liabilities 784 ‐ 784
Current interest‐bearing liabilities D ‐ 89 89
Trade and other payables 1 447 ‐ 1 447
Other current liabilities 319 ‐ 319
Total current liabilities 1 766 89 1 855
Total liabilities 2 550 89 2 639
Total equity and liabilities 3 277 ‐ 3 277

A: The IFRS adjustment of USD 38 thousand reflects the recognition of the Group's share‐based payment incentive (warrants). Under NGAAP, the warrants were not reflected in the Group's consolidated statement of financial position. Under IFRS 2, the warrants are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment at the grant date.

B: The IFRS adjustment of USD 89 thousand reflects the non‐current provision for accrued social security on warrants which will be paid when the warrants are exercised.

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 89 thousand reflects the effect on equity related to the IFRS adjustments described above.

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 89 thousand reflects the current portion of the Group's loans from Innovation Norway. Under the previous GAAP, the current and non‐current portion of the loans was not presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Notes

Note 7.3 First time adoption of IFRS

These financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 represent the first consolidated financial statements of the Group in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU).

The financial statements are prepared to comply with IFRS applicable as of 31 December 2023, with comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2022 and 2021. In preparing the financial statements, the opening statement of financial position was prepared as of 1 January 2021, the date of transition to IFRS.

This note explains the principal adjustments made by the Group in its transition to IFRS from its previous reporting framework; Norwegian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for small entities (NGAAP) as of 1 January 2021 and for the periods ended 31 December 2021 and 2022.

Exemptions applied

IFRS 1 allows first‐time adopters certain exemptions from the retrospective application requirements under IFRS. The Group has chosen to apply the following exemptions:

  • Restate contract with customers: the Group has decided to use the practical expedient in IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers to not restate contracts that are completed at the transition date, 1 January 2021. IFRS 1 defines a completed contract as a contract for which the entity has transferred all of the goods or services as identified in accordance with previous GAAP.
  • Cumulative translations differences: as at 1 January 2021, the Group has set its cumulative translation differences that existed at the transition date to IFRS for all foreign operations as zero.
  • Leases: the Group has chosen to measure the lease liability at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee's incremental borrowing rate at the transition date and measure the right‐of‐use asset at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments relating to that lease recognised in the statement of financial position immediately before the transition date (IFRS 1.D9B).

Effect of transition to IFRS

The main differences recognised at the transition to IFRS are:

  • Recognition of right‐of‐use assets and lease liabilities with corresponding depreciation and interest expenses, which was previously expensed as part of operating expenses.
  • Recognition of the Group's seller credits in accordance with IFRS 9 (fair value adjustment).
  • Recognition of the Group's share‐based payment incentives (warrants and options) in the consolidated statement of financial position.

The impact of the IFRS adjustments on the consolidated statement of financial position when transitioning from NGAAP as at 1 January 2021, 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2022 are described in detail below. Additionally, the impact of the IFRS adjustments on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the consolidated statement of cash flows are described in detail further below. NGAAP figures presented below are based on previously reported annual reports and translated to USD by using end rates for the statement of financial position and average rates for the statement of comprehensive income. Note that the mapping of certain line items under the previous GAAP in the reconciliation below has been adjusted to reflect the mapping of the Group's IFRS financial statements.

Reconciliation of consolidated financial position as of 31 December 2021

All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Intangible assets 867 ‐ 867
Deferred tax asset G 1 163 2 1 166
Right‐of‐use assets A ‐ 685 685
Property, plant and equipment 450 ‐ 450
Investment in joint venture 621 ‐ 621
Total non‐current assets 3 101 688 3 789
Trade receivables 532 ‐ 532
Other receivables 7 873 ‐ 7 873
Cash and cash equivalents 7 468 ‐ 7 468
Contract assets 74 ‐ 74
Total current assets 15 947 ‐ 15 947
Total assets 19 048 688 19 735
All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Share capital 320 ‐ 320
Share premium 19 143 ‐ 19 143
Other capital reserves E ‐ 1 507 1 507
Other equity F ‐2 672 ‐1 603 ‐4 275
Total equity 16 791 ‐97 16 694
Non‐current interest‐bearing liabilities C 673 ‐154 519
Non‐current lease liabilities B ‐ 410 410
Non‐current provisions D ‐ 75 75
Total non‐current liabilities 673 331 1 004
Current interest‐bearing liabilities C ‐ 154 154
Trade and other payables 711 ‐ 711
Current lease liabilities B ‐ 297 297
Current provisions 358 ‐ 358
Income tax payable 11 ‐ 11
Other current liabilities 506 ‐ 506
Total current liabilities 1 587 451 2 038
Total liabilities 2 259 782 3 041
Total equity and liabilities 19 048 688 19 735

Note 7.3 First time adoption of IFRS (continued)

Reconciliation of consolidated financial position as of 31 December 2022

All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Intangible assets 2 466 2 466
Deferred tax asset*
Right‐of‐use assets A ‐ 377 377
Property, plant and equipment** E 22 998 ‐2 133 20 865
Multi‐client inventory 406 ‐ 406
Investment in joint venture 233 ‐ 233
Total non‐current assets 26 103 ‐1 756 24 347
Trade receivables 1 726 ‐ 1 726
Other receivables 4 570 ‐ 4 570
Cash and cash equivalents 2 163 ‐ 2 163
Total current assets 8 458 ‐ 8 458
Total assets 34 561 ‐1 756 32 805

* Correction in prior GAAP: a deferred tax asset of USD 440 thousand has previously been recognised under NGAAP.

A: The IFRS adjustment of USD 685 thousand reflects the recognised right‐of‐use asset minus depreciation for the year, relating to the Group's leased assets. Under NGAAP, lease payments were accounted for as operational expenses, hence no right‐of‐use asset was previously recognised.

B: The IFRS adjustments of USD 410 thousand and USD 297 thousand reflect the non‐current and current portion of the lease liability recognised for the Group's leased assets under IFRS 16. Under NGAAP, no lease liability was recognised.

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 154 thousand reflects the current portion of the Group's loans from Innovation Norway. Under NGAAP, the current and non‐current portion of the loans was not presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position.

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 75 thousand reflects the non‐current provision for accrued social security on share options/warrants which will be paid when the options are exercised.

E: The IFRS adjustment of USD 1,507 thousand reflects the recognition of the Group's share‐based payment incentives (options and warrants). Under NGAAP, the options and warrants were not reflected in the Group's consolidated statement of financial position. Under IFRS 2, the options and warrants are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to equity over the vesting period.

F: The IFRS adjustment of USD 1,603 thousand reflects the P&L effect of the 2021 IFRS adjustments in addition to translation differences, adjustments in the opening balance of equity at the date of transition to IFRS, and share‐based payment expense.

G: The IFRS adjustment of USD 2 thousand reflects the net income tax effect of the IFRS adjustments related to IFRS 16 and IFRS 2.

** Correction in prior GAAP: spare parts for AUVs amounting to NOK 15.6 million has earlier been reported under current assets. These spare parts are reclassified to non‐current assets.

466
377
865
406
233
L 347
726
1 570
163
3 458
805
All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Share capital 565 565
Share premium G 31 090 ‐3 735 27 356
Other capital reserves C 1 640 1 640
Other equity* H ‐12 877 ‐2 080 ‐14 957
Total equity 18 779 ‐4 174 14 604
Non‐current interest‐bearing liabilities E 10 802 ‐6 195 4 608
Non‐current lease liabilities B 150 150
Non‐current provisions D 9 9
Total non‐current liabilities 10 802 ‐6 036 4 766
Current interest‐bearing liabilities F 4 432 4 432
Trade and other payables 2 410 2 410
Current lease liabilities B 267 267
Current provisions 810 810
Other current liabilities G 1 868 3 646 5 515
Total current liabilities 5 089 8 346 13 435
Total liabilities 15 891 2 309 18 201
Total equity and liabilities 34 561 ‐1 756 32 805

* Correction in prior GAAP: a deferred tax asset of USD 440 thousand has previously been recognised under NGAAP.

A: The IFRS adjustment of USD 377 thousand reflects the recognised right‐of‐use asset minus depreciation for the year, relating to the Group's leased assets. Under the previous GAAP, lease payments were accounted for as operational expenses, hence no right‐ of‐use asset was recognised.

B: The IFRS adjustments of USD 150 thousand and USD 267 thousand reflect the non‐current and current portion of the lease liability recognised for the Group's leased assets under IFRS 16. Under the previous GAAP, no lease liability was recognised.

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 1,640 thousand reflects the recognition of the Group's share option incentive plans. Under the previous GAAP, the options and warrants were not reflected in the Group's consolidated statement of financial position. Under IFRS 2, the options and warrants are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to equity over the vesting period.

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 9 thousand reflects the non‐current provision for socialsecurity on share options/warrants which will be paid when the options/warrants are exercised.

E: Under IFRS, the Group's seller credits are recognised and measured in accordance with IFRS 9. Since the seller credit's carry no interest, the Group has calculated and recognised the interest element implicit in the purchase price of the AUVs by calculating the net present value of future cash flows using a discount rate reflecting its incremental borrowing rate. Subsequently, the seller credit's are measured at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method (EIR). The IFRS adjustment of USD 6,195 thousand reflects a reduction in the cost price of the AUVs related to the seller credit's of USD 1,763 thousand, in addition to a reclassification of interest‐bearing debt to current interest‐bearing liabilities of USD 4,432 thousand (refer to note "F" below).

F: The IFRS adjustment of USD 4,432 thousand reflects the current portion of the Group's interest‐bearing debt (loans from Innovation Norway and seller credits). Under the previous GAAP, the current and non‐current portion of the loans was not presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position.

G: The IFRS adjustment of USD 3,735 thousand reflects a reclassification of unpaid share capital from equity to other current liabilities (USD 3,646 thousand), in addition to currency effects. Under IFRS, the unpaid share capital is classified as debt rather than equity.

H: The IFRS adjustment of USD 2,080 thousand reflects the P&L effect of the 2021 and 2022 IFRS adjustments in addition to translation differences, adjustments in the opening balance of equity at the date of transition to IFRS, and share-based payment expense.

Reconciliation of consolidated statement of comprehensive income as of 31 December 2021

All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS Adjustments IFRS
Revenues 1 787 ‐ 1 787
Other income 55 ‐ 55
Total revenues and other income 1 842 ‐ 1 842
Cost of sales A 3 196 ‐49 3 147
Gross profit ‐1 354 49 ‐1 305
Selling, general and administrative expenses B 1 745 2 1 747
Depreciation and amortisation C 148 78 227
Total operating expenses 1 893 80 1 974
Operating profit (loss)/EBIT ‐3 248 ‐31 ‐3 279
Share of results from associated companies ‐53 ‐ ‐53
Finance income 135 ‐ 135
Finance expense D 83 24 107
Net financial items ‐1 ‐24 ‐25
Profit (loss) before tax ‐3 249 ‐55 ‐3 304
Income tax expense 1 145 2 1 148
Net profit (loss) for the year ‐2 104 ‐53 ‐2 157

The Group reported other comprehensive income under IFRS of USD negative 435 thousand in 2021. No other comprehensive income has historically been reported as such statement is not required under NGAAP.

A: The IFRS adjustment of USD 49 thousand reflects the reversal of lease expenses for the Group's operating leases. As the leases are recognised in the statement of financial position according to IFRS 16, the expense previously recognised under NGAAP is reversed.

B: The IFRS adjustment of USD 2 thousand reflects the reversal of lease expenses for the Group's operating leases (USD 31 thousand), the employee benefit expense recognised for the period related to the Group's share‐based payment incentives (USD 45 thousand) and a reduction in the socialsecurity provision for the share options/warrants (USD 12 thousand).

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 78 thousand reflects the depreciation of right‐of‐use assets recognised under IFRS 16.

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 24 thousand reflects the interest expense on the IFRS 16 lease liability.

Reconciliation of consolidated statement of comprehensive income as of 31 December 2022

All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS Adjustments IFRS
Revenues 3 476 ‐ 3 476
Other income 9 ‐ 9
Total revenues and other income 3 485 ‐ 3 485
Cost of sales A 5 821 ‐155 5 666
Gross profit ‐2 336 155 ‐2 181
Selling, general and administrative expenses B 3 036 ‐66 2 970
Impairment
Depreciation and amortisation C 1 377 54 1 431
Total operating expenses 4 413 ‐12 4 401
Operating profit (loss)/EBIT ‐6 748 166 ‐6 582
Share of results from associated companies ‐326 ‐ ‐326
Finance income 208 ‐ 208
Finance expense D 477 640 1 117
Net financial items ‐595 ‐640 ‐1 234
Profit (loss) before tax ‐7 343 ‐473 ‐7 816
Income tax expense* ‐1 106 ‐3 ‐1 110
Net profit (loss) for the year ‐8 449 ‐477 ‐8 926

* Correction in prior GAAP: a deferred tax asset of USD 440 thousand has previously been recognised under NGAAP.

The Group reported other comprehensive income under IFRS of USD negative 1,767 thousands in 2022. No other comprehensive income has historically been reported as such statement is not required under NGAAP.

A: The IFRS adjustment of USD 155 thousand reflects the reversal of lease expenses for the Group's operating leases. As the leases are recognised in the statement of financial position according to IFRS 16, the expense previously recognised under NGAAP is reversed.

B: The IFRS adjustment of USD 66 thousand reflects the reversal of lease expenses for the Group's operating leases USD 135 thousand), the employee benefit expense recognised for the period related to the Group's share‐based payment incentives (USD 129 thousand) and a reduction in the social security provision for the share options/warrants (USD 60 thousand).

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 54 thousand reflects the depreciation of right‐of‐use assets recognised in accordance with IFRS 16 (USD 251 thousand) and the reversal of depreciation for the Group's AUVs related to the IFRS 9 accounting treatment of the seller credits (USD 196 thousand).

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 640 thousand reflects the interest expense on the IFRS 16 lease liability (USD 60 thousand) and the interest expense implicit in the Group's seller credits (USD 580 thousand).

Note 7.3 First time adoption of IFRS (continued)

Reconciliation of consolidated cash flow year ended 31 December 2021

All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Cash flow from operating activities:
Profit/loss before tax ‐3 249 ‐55 ‐3 304
Adjustments to reconcile loss before tax to net cash flow
Net financial items A 1 24 25
Depreciation and amortisation B 148 78 227
Share‐based payment expense C 45 45
Working capital adjustments
Changes in trade and other receivables ‐7 853 ‐7 853
Changes in contract asset and other current assets ‐74 ‐74
Changes in trade payables ‐735 ‐735
Changes in provisions D 358 ‐14 343
Changes in contract liabilities and other current liabilities 187 187
Net cash flows from operating activities ‐11 404 265 ‐11 139
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment ‐429 ‐429
Investment in joint venture ‐680 ‐680
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 1 270 1 270
Development expenditures ‐570 ‐570
Interest received 10 10
Net cash flows from investing activities ‐399 ‐399
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of equity 18 596 18 596
Repayments of long term debt ‐88 ‐88
Payments for principal for the lease liability E ‐56 ‐56
Payments for interest for the lease liability E ‐24 ‐24
Interest paid ‐50 ‐50
Net cash flows from financing activities 18 458 ‐80 18 377
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 6 654 185 6 839
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 912 912
Net foreign exchange difference
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December
‐283
7 283

185
‐283
7 468

A: The effect on net financial items of USD 24 thousand reflects the interest expense on the lease liability recognised under IFRS 16.

B: The effect on depreciation and amortisation of USD 78 thousand reflects depreciation of the right‐of‐use assets recognised under IFRS 16.

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 45 thousand reflects the share‐based payment recognised for the period in accordance with IFRS 2.

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 14 thousand represents the change in the social security provision related to the Group's share‐ based payment incentives.

E: The IFRS adjustments of USD 56 thousand and USD 24 thousand represent lease payments and payments for the interest portion of the lease liability recognised in accordance with IFRS 16.

Reconciliation of consolidated cash flow year ended 31 December 2022

All amounts in USD thousands Note NGAAP IFRS adjustments IFRS
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/loss before tax ‐7 343 ‐473 ‐7 816
Adjustments to reconcile loss before tax to net cash flow
Net financial items A 595 640 1 234
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment B 1 377 54 1 431
Share‐based payment expense C ‐ 129 129
Working capital adjustments
Changes in trade and other receivables 2 109 ‐ 2 109
Changes in contract asset and other current assets D ‐ 74 74
Changes in trade payables 1 699 ‐ 1 699
Changes in provisions E 453 ‐66 387
Changes in contract liabilities and other current liabilities F 1 362 3 646 5 009
Other items
Tax paid ‐11 ‐ ‐11
Net cash flows from operating activities 240 4 003 4 243
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment ‐24 374 ‐ ‐24 374
Investment in Multi‐client ‐416 ‐ ‐416
Development expenditures ‐1 876 ‐ ‐1 876
Interest received 31 ‐ 31
Net cash flows from investing activities ‐26 635 ‐ ‐26 635
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of equity H 12 193 ‐3 735 8 459
Repayments of long term debt ‐2 598 ‐ ‐2 598
Proceeds from long term debt 12 653 ‐ 12 653
Payments for principal for the lease liability G ‐ ‐230 ‐230
Payments for interest for the lease liability G ‐ ‐60 ‐60
Interest paid ‐76 ‐ ‐76
Net cash flows from financing activities 22 172 ‐4 024 18 148
Net change in cash and cash equivalents ‐4 222 ‐21 ‐4 243
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 7 468 ‐ 7 468
Net foreign exchange difference ‐1 062 ‐ ‐1 062
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2 184 ‐21 2 163

Note 7.3 First time adoption of IFRS (continued)

A: The effect on net financial items of USD 640 thousand reflects the interest expense on the lease liability recognised under IFRS 16, in addition to the interest expense recognised for the Group's seller credits.

B: The effect on depreciation and amortisation of USD 54 thousand reflects depreciation of the right‐of‐use assets recognised under IFRS 16 (USD 251 thousand) in addition to the reversed depreciation of the AUVs related to other Group's seller credits (USD 196 thousand).

C: The IFRS adjustment of USD 129 thousand reflects the share‐based payment recognised for the period in accordance with IFRS 2.

D: The IFRS adjustment of USD 74 thousand represents the change in contract assets recognised in accordance with IFRS 15.

E: The IFRS adjustment of USD 66 thousand represents the change in socialsecurity provision related to the Group's share‐based payment incentives.

F: The IFRS adjustment of USD 3,646 thousand represents the reclassification of unpaid share capital from equity to debt.

G: The IFRS adjustments of USD 230 thousand and USD 60 thousand represent lease payments and payments for the interest portion of the lease liability recognised in accordance with IFRS 16.

H: The IFRS adjustment of USD 3,735 thousand represents the reclassification of unpaid share capital from equity to debt (USD 3,646 thousand), in addition to currency effects.

Note 7.4 Events after the reporting period

Adjusting events

There have been no significant adjusting events subsequent to the reporting date.

Non-adjusting events

In January 2024, a total number of 7,750,000 share options were granted under a new incentive plan, and the options will vest 1/3 each year over a total vesting period of 3 years. Each option will, when exercised, give the right to receive one share in the Company at a fixed strike price of NOK 3.20. Options granted under the share option program will expire five years after grant date. The grant replaces 555,000 outstanding share options from the grant in December 2021, 36 000 of the "Tranche 1" warrants and 2 581 063 of the "Tranche 2" warrants.

In February 2024, Argeo signed a sale-and-leaseback contract involving the Company's vessel Argeo Venture. The net proceeds from the transaction will replace the offer for a USD 10 million bank loan and a USD 2 million credit facility in financing previously announced on 2 October 2023.

In March 2024, Argeo, CSI Nordics and Kongsberg Discovery signed a three-party Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance for a new Hugin Superior AUV. CSI Nordics, a subsidiary of CSI Leasing, will purchase the unit from Kongsberg Discovery, entering into a longterm leasing agreement with Argeo.

In March 2024, Argeo completed a private placement of 18,181,818 new shares at NOK 2.75 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately NOK 50 million. The private placement was followed by a Subsequent Offering with non-tradeable subscription rights of 11,000,000 new shares in the Company, raising gross proceeds of NOK 30,250,000. The new share capital of the Company after the registration of the shares is NOK 22,208,174.20, divided into 222,081,742 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.10.

Alternative performance measures

EBITDA (USD 1,000) 2023 2022 2021
Total revenues and other income 10,126 3,485 1,842
Cost of sales 14,541 5,666 3,147
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,859 2,970 1,747
EBITDA -6,274 -5,151 -3,052
EBITDA margin -62% -148% -166%

Alternative performance measures

This section includes information about alternative performance measures (APMs) applied by the Group.

These alternative performance measures are presented to improve the ability of stakeholders to evaluate the Group's operating performance.

The Group applies the following APMs:

EBITDA

The Group's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is used to provide consistent information on the Group's operating performance relative to other companies, and is frequently used by analysts, investors and other stakeholders when evaluating the financial performance of the Group. EBITDA, as defined by the Group, includes total revenue and other income and excludes depreciation, amortisation and impairment loss. A reconciliation of EBITDA is presented below.

ANNUAL REPORT ARGEO AS

REVENUE STATEMENT

ARGEO AS
Amounts in NOK 1000
OPERATING INCOME AND OPERATING EXPENSES Note 2023 2022
Revenue 19 0
Total income 19 0
Employee benefits expense 1 1 013 1 113
Other expenses 1 3 568 1 622
Total expenses 2 4 581 2 735
Operating profit -4 562 -2 735
FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES
Interest income from group companies 12 564 6 283
Other interest income 3 370 169
Other financial income 3 0 1
Other interest expenses 3 0 1
Other financial expenses 3 432 476
Net financial items 12 501 5 974
Net profit before tax 7 940 3 239
Income tax expense 4 4 349 -932
Net profit or loss 5 3 591 4 171
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Loss brought forward -3 591 -4 171
Total 3 591 4 171

ARGEO AS SIDE 2

Amounts in Amounts in NOK 1000

ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Deferred tax assets Total intangible assets

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

BALANCE SHEET
ARGEO AS
Note 2023 2022
4 0
0
4 337
4 337
6 249 051 156 914
249 051 156 914
249 051 161 250
7 866 134
374 840 85 012
7 0
375 706
35 943
121 089
8 23 619 14 452
399 325 135 542
648 376 296 792

NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS Investments in subsidiaries Total non-current financial assets

Total non-current assets

CURRENT ASSETS

DEBTORS

Other short-term receivables Receivables from group companies Unpaid share capital Total receivables

INVESTMENTS

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Total assets

ARGEO AS PAGE 3

BALANCE SHEET
ARGEO AS
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Note 2023 2022
EQUITY
PAID-IN CAPITAL
Share capital 19 290 5 110
Share premium reserve 611 012 289 115
Other paid-up equity -263 -275
Total paid-up equity 630 039 293 950
RETAINED EARNINGS
Other equity 17 364 -710
Total retained earnings 17 364 -710
Total equity 5 647 403 293 240
LIABILITIES
PROVISIONS
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other non-current liabilities 21 6
Total non-current liabilities 21 6
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade payables 7 755 3 441
Public duties payable 100 103
Other current liabilities 7 97 2
Total current liabilities 7 952 3 546
Total liabilities 973 3 552
Total equity and liabilities 648 376 296 792

The board of Argeo AS

Jim Dåtland member of the board

Jan Pihl Grimnes chairman of the board Heidi Gryteland Holm

Geir Jonny Kaasen member of the board

member of the board

Lars Petter Ottem Utseth member of the board

Peter Hooper

member of the board

Annual Report Argeo AS

Trond F. Crantz CEO

INDIRECT CASH FLOW
ARGEO AS
Note
Amounts in NOK 1000
2023 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit/loss before tax 7 940 3 239
Financial income -12 934 -6 451
Financial expense -432 -478
Change in current liabilities -3 188 3 418
Change in current assets -254 008 -62 339
Net cash flows from operating activities -262 623 -62 611
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Investment in subsidiaries -92 000 -100 000
Net cash flows from investment activities -92 000 -100 000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from new equity 350 423 117 353
Financial income 12 934 6 451
Financial expense 432 478
Net cash flows from financing activities 363 789 124 282
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 9 167 -38 330
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 14 452 52 623
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 23 619 14 294

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Accounting principles

The annual accounts have been prepared in conformity with the provisions of the Accounting Act and good accounting practice. All amounts are in Norwegian kroner 1000, unless otherwise stated.

USE OF ESTIMATES

In the preparation of the annual accounts estimates and assumptions have been made that have affected the profit and loss account and the valuation of assets and liabilities, and uncertain assets and liabilities on the balance sheet date in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. Areas which to a large extent contain such subjective evaluations, a high degree of complexity, or areas where the assumptions and estimates are material for the annual accounts, are described in the notes.

REVENUES

Income from the sale of goods is recognised on the date of delivery. Services are posted as income as they are delivered. Income from the sale of services and long-term manufacturing projects (construction contracts) are posted to the profit and loss account in line with the project's degree of completion, when the outcome of the transaction can be estimated in a reliable manner. When the transaction's outcome cannot be estimated reliably, only income corresponding to a projects' incurred costs can be posted as revenue. At the time when it is identified that the project will give a negative result, the estimated loss on the contract is posted in full to the profit and loss account.

TAX

The tax charge in the profit and loss account consists of tax payable for the period and the change in deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rate at 22 % on the basis of tax-reducing and taxincreasing temporary differences that exist between accounting and tax values, and the tax loss carried forward at the end of the accounting year. Tax-increasing and tax-reducing temporary differences that reverse or may reverse in the same period are set off and entered net. The net deferred tax receivable is entered on the balance sheet to the extent that it is likely that it can be utilised.

CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

Due to potential uplisting on Euronext in Norway, Argeo has in 2023 changed accounting principle from small business to other. This gives an effect in 2023. Compared with reported 2022 the effect is:

2022 old Effect 2022 restated
Investments in subsidiaries 155 676 1 238 156 914
Other non-current liabilities 0 - 6 - 6
Other equity - 1 929 1 220 - 710
Salaries 956 158 1 113
Tax 943 - 1 942
Net Profit 4 339 - 156 4 183

CLASSIFICATION AND VALUATION OF CURRENT ASSETS

Current assets and short-term liabilities consist normally of items that fall due for payment within one year of the balance sheet date, as well as items related to the stock cycle. Current assets are valued at the lower of acquisition cost and fair value. Short-term liabilities are entered on the balance sheet at the nominal amount at the time of the transaction.

SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Subsidiaries and associated companies are valued using the cost method in the company accounts. The investment is valued at acquisition cost for the shares unless a write-down has been necessary. A writedown to fair value is made when a fall in value is due to reasons that cannot be expected to be temporary and such write-down must be considered as necessary in accordance with good accounting practice. Writedowns are reversed when the basis for the write-down is no longer present.

Dividends, group contributions and other distributions from subsidiaries are posted to income in the same year as provided for in the distributor's accounts. To the extent that dividends/ group contributions exceed the share of profits earned after the date of acquisition, the excess amounts represents a repayment of invested capital, and distributions are deducted from the investment's value in the balance sheet of the parent company.

RECEIVABLES

Receivables from customers and other receivables are entered at par value after deducting a provision for expected losses. The provision for losses is made on the basis of an individual assessment of the respective receivables. In addition an unspecified provision is made to cover expected losses on claims in respect of customer receivables.

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

The cash flow statement has been prepared using the indirect method. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash, bank deposits and other short-term, liquid investments.

Note 1 Salary costs and benefits, related to board and auditor

SALARY COSTS

2023 2022
Salaries 875 838
Employment tax 138 118
Other benefits 0 157
Total 1 013 1 113

There are no employees in the company. All salary costs are related to the board members. Board members have been granted share options in the company.

PENSION LIABILITIES

The company is not liable to maintain an occupational pension scheme under the Mandatory Occupational Pensions Act.

Board

AUDITOR

Audit fees expensed for 2023 amount to NOK 313 ex. vat compared to NOK 184 in 2022 In addition there is a fee for other services of NOK 140 ex. vat compare to NOK 31 in 2022

Note 2 Specification of operating costs by type

2023 2022
Change in holding of goods under 0 0
manufacture/self-produced goods
Cost of goods 0 0
Salary costs 1 013 1 113
Depreciation 0 0
Write-downs 0 0
Other operating costs 3 568 1 622

Annual Report Argeo AS

Payable tax in the balance:
Payable tax on this year's result 0 0
Total payable tax in the balance 0 0
Calculation of effective tax rate
Profit before tax 7 940 3 397
Calculated tax on profit before tax 1 747 747
Tax effect of permanent differences -4 273 -1 690
Total -2 527 -943
Effective tax rate -31,8 % -27,8 %
Total operating costs 4 581 2 735
Deferred tax not included in the balance sheet.
Note 3 Items that are aggregated in the accounts
Financial income
Interest income from companies in the same group
Other interest income
Other financial income (agio)
Total financial income
2023
12 564
370
0
12 934
2022
6 283
169
1
6 452
Note 5 Equity capital Share capital Share
premium
Financial costs
Other interest costs
Other interest costs (disagio)
Total financial costs
2023
0
432
432
2022
1
476
478
Effect of change in
reporting principles
Net proceeds from new
equity
Note 4 Tax
This year's tax expense 2023 2022
Entered tax on ordinary profit/loss:
Payable tax
Changes in deferred tax assets
Tax expense on ordinary profit/loss
0
4 349
4 349
0
-943
-943
Taxable income:
Result before tax
7 940 3 397 Note 7 Inter-company items between companies in the same group
Permanent differences
Changes in temporary differences
Taxable income
-19 425
21
-11 465
-7 681
0
-4 284
Receivables

The tax effect of temporary differences and loss for to be carried forward that has formed the basis for deferred tax and deferred tax advantages, specified on type of temporary differences

2023 2022 Difference
Allocations and more -21 0 21
Total -21 0 21
Accumulated loss to be brought forward -31 232 -19 767 11 465
Not included in the deferred tax calculation 31 253 0 -31 253
Basis for deferred tax assets 0 -19 767 -19 767
Deferred tax assets (22 %) 0 -4 349 -4 349
Share capital Share
premium
Other paid-in
equity capital
Other equity
capital
Total equity
capital
Pr. 01.01.2023 5 110 289 115 -275 -710 293 240
Effect of change in
reporting principles
12 137 149
Result of the year 3 591 3 591
Net proceeds from new
equity
14 180 321 897 14 346 350 423
Pr 31.12.2023 19 290 611 012 -263 17 364 647 403
Subsidiaries Jurisdiction Cost Price Shares/Voting right Establishment
Argeo Suvey AS Norway 235 646 096 100% May 2014
Argeo Robotics AS Norway 10 030 000 100% July 2019
Argeo Shipholding AS Norway 2 000 000 100% December 2023
2023 2022
Receivables
Loans to companies in the same group 0 0
Customer receivables within the group 0 0
Other short-term receivables within the group 374 840 85 012
Total 374 840 85 012
Liabilities
Loans from companies in the same group 0 0
Debt to suppliers within the group 0 0
Other short-term liabilities within the group 0 0
Total 0 0

Note 8 Bank deposits

Funds standing on the tax deduction account (restricted funds) are NOK 72.

Annual Report Argeo AS

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Independent Auditor's Report

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Vessels ROBUST AND MODERN

With the most advanced fleet available Superior capacity

Argeo Searcher Argeo Venture

AUV's SUPERIOR

Hugin Superior

Hugin 6000/1000

Q1 2025

Argeo Electromagnetic sensor system Advanced Robotics

ARGEO LISTEN ARGEO WHISPER ARGEO DISCOVER

Positioning and burial depth of active power cables

Inspection of subsea cathodic protection systems

Marine Mineral exploration

General site survey

  • Tracking/burial depth of "dead" power cables
  • Tracking buried pipelines
  • Detection of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)
  • Marine Minerals exploration

Marine Minerals exploration

with Argeo SCOPE digital solution Turn key final product

Cloud-based solution for management, analysis, and interpretation of Ocean Space data

Enables efficient 3D visualization of Ocean Space Data in a user-friendly browser-based interface, supporting a collaborative data sharing and a smoother interpretation workflow.

Seamless data fusion from seabed measurements such as:

  • Synthetic aperture sonar (SAS)
  • Sub-bottom profiler (SBP)
  • Backscatter
  • Bathymetry
  • Subsea camera and snapshots
  • Environmental data
  • Laser measurements
  • Geo-taggable documents
  • WMS Services
  • Interpreted surfaces and horizons from legacy platforms
  • Electromagnetic field data

Clean and safe oceans

through responsible operations

Our operations include inspection and maintenance of equipment for the Oil & Gas industry in addition to identification of outdated production equipment for removal, contributing to decommissioning (DECOM) efforts. Furthermore, Argeo's use of fuel-efficient vessels and battery-run robotic equipment underscores our commitment to sustainability, providing our company and services with a distinct green profile. Through these initiatives, Argeo continues to lead by example in promoting environmental stewardship and innovative solutions within the industry.

One of Argeo's most important value is to be responsible. This means that we must conduct business operations in a responsible and safe manner and to foster a healthy and prosperous workplace based on fairness and equality.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by all the world's governments at the United Nations in 2015 and provide a common and necessary roadmap. At Argeo, we celebrate these goals and believe in making a difference in the ocean space. All 17 of the UN SDGs are relevant to our business, yet we have chosen to focus on four main areas; 7: affordable and clean energy, 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure, 13: climate action and 14: life below water. We find that we can contribute more within these areas and that they are enablers to further strengthen the full set of UN goals.

Status & ambition

As of 2023 we have not yet started measuring a comprehensive carbon footprint, but it is our ambition to do so going forward. As our company grows it is also our ambition to set clear goals and to integrate an environmental awareness into all levels ofthe company, meaning we want sustainability to permeate the business. From how we write the contracts with our customers to the waste management in every office.

Through our core business, we help our clients become more efficient in keeping the oceans safe and clean. Our complete set-up of vessels, robotic subsea equipment and our own developed and patented sensor systems enables us to perform inspection surveys up to eight times more efficiently than traditional methods. This technological edge not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces environmental impact.

Supporting development of renewable energy with a strong focus on offshore wind and Carbon Capture & Storage projects offshore.

Sourcing of local and 3rd party resources Project based vessel hires allows for local charters. Survey sensor development through 3rd party partners

Reduced carbon footprint in operation Vital surveys of environmental impact

Argeo solutions key to examine impact on habitat and species below water. Argeo can collect data for benthic surveys through non-physical samples

#argeopeople

We are committed to our employees as well as our impact on the societies in which we operate. Argeo has a strong focus on ensuring equal treatment and opportunity for all staff members, promoting diversity, and maintaining an inclusive and harassment free workplace.

Argeo is committed to respecting and promoting human rights of all individuals potentially affected by our operations. In Argeo, it is a continual process to improve on transparency, supply chain management and our professional conduct.

Environmental

Status & ambition

Responsibility is a fundamental value at Argeo. We are dedicated to conducting our business with integrity, prioritizing safety and responsibility, and striving to minimize our environmental footprint. Argeo places significant emphasis on preventing negative environ mental impacts from our operations.

Our company policy is to maintain safe and pollu tion-free practices that comply with both national and international regulations, as well as relevant standards and guidelines. Our objective is to continuously en hance our management skills in relation to environ mental protection and we are committed to understand and collectively work towards reducing our environ mental footprint.

Through our core business, we help our clients become more efficient

Social

The right balance of people

We believe maintaining a balanced and diverse work force in terms of gender, age, and nationalities is a strategic advantage that fosters diverse perspectives and drives innovation.

This diversity enhances our ability to understand and serve a global customer base, strengthening our com petitiveness and market presence. A varied team pro motes an inclusive and collaborative work environ ment, encouraging creativity and improving overall performance.

By embracing diverse experiences and viewpoints, we attract top talent, enhance employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover. This balance results in better deci sion-making and a more robust, adaptable organiza tion.

Building and sustaining a fair, re sponsible, and attractive work place

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Co2 5338 Tons NOx 95559 Kg Sox 1243 Kg

Vessel emissions in 2023

Argeo Searcher

Age distribution

In 2023 Argeo employees were from 10 different nationalities

Governance

We believe active corporate governance is vital to the development of companies and that it provides longterm benefits for all Argeo's stakeholders.

Raising concerns & whistleblowing

All employees are encouraged to raise concerns wherever they identify activities which are not aligned with Argeo's values and behaviors. Argeo encourages employees to raise concerns in the first instance directly to line management. In circumstances where this is not possible or it may be more appropriate to do so due to the nature or seriousness of the concern, a confidential Whistleblowing portal is available.

Bribery and anti-corruption

Argeo has a zero tolerance for bribery and corrupt payments in whatever form, whether given or received, directly or indirectly, anywhere in the world. Most countries, including the USA, the UK and Norway, have strict anti-bribery and anti- corruption laws in place, which are intended to prevent companies and individuals from gaining an unfair advantage, and from undermining the rule of law. We must never offer or accept bribes or kickbacks and must not participate in or facilitate corrupt activities of any kind. We must also never engage a third party (in particular, a commercial agent or other business representative) who we believe may attempt to offer a bribe to conduct company business.

Per 2023 our suppliers are asked to fill out a "self-assessment form" and our future goal is to develop a formal Supply Chain Sustainability Code of Conduct.

Antitrust

Antitrust laws, sometimes also called competition laws, govern the way that companies behave in the marketplace. Antitrust laws encourage competition by prohibiting unreasonable restraints on trade and anti-competitive conduct. The laws deal in general terms with the way companies deal with their competitors, clients, and suppliers. Violating antitrust laws is a serious matter and could place both the company and the individual at risk of substantial criminal penalties.

Human rights policy

An important part of Argeo's commitment to responsible business is respecting human rights in accordance with internationally recognised standards. There is both a business and a moral case for ensuring that human rights principles are upheld during our operations and throughout our value chain.

Our approach is informed by the International Bill of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the International Labour Organisation's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Code of conduct

Argeo aspires to be an honest and trustworthy company. Our reputation depends upon each of us understanding the Code of Conduct, and always demonstrating integrity and honesty. The Code of Conduct sets the standard for how we should work together to develop and deliver our services, how we protect the value of Argeo, and how we work with customers, contractors, suppliers, and others.

Responsible business practices

At Argeo we are all committed to

  • Create a healthy and safe working place for both employees and contractors
  • Create measurable goals

  • Strive to achieve corporate environmental goals set forward

  • Comply with relevant laws and regulations
  • Promote a culture in which all employees share this commitment
  • Promote responsible purchasing through our Supplier's Code of Conduct
  • Develop and communicate a Company Code of Conduct
  • Respecting and promote human rights of all individuals potentially affected by our operations. We respect the fundamental principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related UN documents

Argeo's framework for corporate governance is intended to decrease business risk, maximize value and utilize our resources in an efficient, sustainable manner, for the benefit of shareholders, employees, and society at large.

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BACKGROUND

Argeo

Nye Vakås v. 14 1395 Hvalstad Norway Telephone: +47 66 85 90 99 www.argeo.no

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