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Bonheur ASA Earnings Release 2021

Nov 4, 2021

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Report for the third quarter 2021

Financial and operating highlights 3Q21 (3Q20 in brackets):

  • Operating revenues were NOK 1 880 million (NOK 1 371 million)
  • EBITDA was NOK 279 million (NOK 144 million)
  • EBIT was NOK 14 million (NOK -306 million)
  • Net result after tax was NOK -157 million (NOK -398 million)

Segment highlights 3Q21 (3Q20 in brackets):

Renewable Energy

  • o EBITDA NOK 174 mill. (NOK 131 mill.)
  • o Higher and increasing power prices in 3Q
  • o Low wind speeds in 3Q, 44% reduced like for like generation vs. 3Q20
  • o Högaliden project completed early October adding 19% expected production going forward
  • o Both high wind speeds and strong power prices so far in 4Q
  • o Offshore wind established as a separate business unit

Wind Service

  • o EBITDA NOK 264 mill. (NOK 151 mill.)
  • o T&I utilisation of 89% (75%) in 3Q
  • o Record setting installation performance of Blue Tern at Morray East
  • o Bold Tern arrived at yard in Singapore
  • o Blue Tern arrived at yard in Denmark for class renewal work
  • o Fleet upgrade program continued as planned in the quarter

Cruise

  • o EBITDA NOK -138 mill. (NOK -141 mill.)
  • o Resumed cruising successfully with two ships in the quarter
  • o Remaining cruise ships planned to be phased into operations through to 2Q 2022
  • o UK cruise industry characterised by discounting in the coming winter season
  • o Substantial demand for cruises in 2022 and 2023

Other Investments

  • o EBITDA NOK -21 mill. (NOK 3 mill.)
  • o EBITDA for NHST NOK 28 mill. (NOK 29 mill.)
  • o NHST improved digital subscription vs. 3Q20 and continued the reorganisation of the NHST group

Financial information

The unaudited Group accounts for 3Q21 comprise Bonheur ASA (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (together the "Group of companies") and the Group of companies' ownerships in associates.

The main business segments of the Group of companies are Renewable Energy, Wind Service, Cruise and Other investments.

Financial key figures (million NOK) 3Q21 3Q20 Per 3Q21 Per 3Q20
Operating revenue 1 880 1 371 4 828 4 601
EBITDA 279 144 829 338
EBIT 14 -306 103 -735
Net result -157 -398 -203 -913
Hereof attributable to shareholders of the parent company -228 -378 -420 -856
Total number of shares outstanding as per 42 531 893 42 531 893 42 531 893 42 531 893
Average number of shares outstanding in the period 42 531 893 42 531 893 42 531 893 42 531 893
Basic/diluted earnings per share -5,4 -8,9 -9,9 -20,1
Gross interest-bearing liabilities 10 594 11 592 10 594 11 592
Net interest-bearing liabilities 6 662 6 387 6 662 6 387
Cash and cash equivalents 3 932 5 205 3 932 5 205
Capital expenditure 137 840 312 1 635

The Group of companies' operating revenues in the quarter amounted to NOK 1 880 million (NOK 1 371 million). Renewable Energy had operating revenues of NOK 316 million (NOK 276 million), Wind Service NOK 1 068 million (NOK 839 million), Cruise NOK 233 million (NOK 0 million). Other investments had operating revenues of NOK 262 million (NOK 255 million).

EBITDA in the quarter was NOK 279 million (NOK 144 million). Renewable Energy achieved EBITDA of NOK 174 million (NOK 131 million), Wind Service NOK 264 million (NOK 151 million), Cruise NOK -138 million (NOK -141 million). Within Other investments EBITDA was NOK -21 million (NOK 3 million).

Depreciation in the quarter was NOK -265 million (NOK -263 million). No impairment was booked in the quarter (NOK -187 million).

EBIT in the quarter was NOK 14 million (NOK -306 million).

Net financial items in the quarter were NOK -71 million (NOK -89 million). Net interest expenses in the quarter were NOK -89 million (NOK -99 million). Other financial items amounted to NOK -8 million (NOK -18 million). In addition, there were net unrealized financial gains of NOK 26 million (NOK 29 million) in the quarter, which consist mainly unrealized hedging effects of NOK 35 million (NOK 6 million) and unrealized loss on investments of NOK -9 million (NOK -9 million).

Net Result in the quarter was NOK -157 million (NOK -398 million) of which NOK -228 million (NOK -378 million) is attributable to the shareholders of the parent company. The non-controlling interests' share of the net result in the quarter was NOK 71 million (NOK -20 million).

Business segments

Below the business segments are presented on a 100% basis. Note 4 shows the segmental information.

For a list of company names and abbreviations used in the report, please see page 22.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy consists of 100% ownership of Fred. Olsen Renewables AS with subsidiaries (FORAS).

FORAS owns eleven wind farms in operation and has a portfolio of development projects onshore in the UK, Norway and Sweden as well as offshore projects in Ireland, Scotland, Norway and the United States (Lake Erie). Furthermore, FORAS has a partnership with Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) for floating solar and a test project under development in the Canary Islands.

Nine wind farms are located in Scotland. Six wind farms with installed capacity of 433 MW (Crystal Rig, Crystal Rig II, Rothes, Rothes II, Paul's Hill and Mid Hill) are owned by Fred. Olsen Wind Limited (FOWL), a company which is 51% owned by FORAS. The remaining 49% of FOWL is owned by the UK listed infrastructure fund The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (TRIG).

Two Scottish windfarms (Crystal Rig III and Brockloch Rig Windfarm with total installed capacity of 75 MW) are owned by Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (FOCBH), a company which is 51% owned by FORAS and 49% owned by Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd (Aviva Investors).

Three wind farms with total installed capacity of 172 MW are owned 100% by FORAS, in Scotland (Brockloch Rig I), in Norway (Lista) and in Sweden (Fäbodliden). FORAS has an installed gross capacity of 680.2 MW. Including Högaliden, which was completed in October, the gross capacity going forward increases with 107.5 to 787.7 MW.

Wind farm Construction
year
Area Gross
capacity
(MW)
FOR
ownership
(%)
Support regime
(*)
Support
expiry
Crystal Rig 2003 UK 62.5 51% ROC Mar 2027
Rothes 2005 UK 50.6 51% ROC Mar 2027
Paul's Hill 2005 UK 64.4 51% ROC Mar 2027
Crystal Rig II 2009 UK 138.0 51% ROC Nov 2029
Rothes II 2013 UK 41.4 51% ROC Feb 2033
Mid Hill 2013 UK 75.9 51% ROC Dec 2033
Crystal Rig III 2016 UK 13.8 51% ROC Nov 2036
Brockloch Rig Windfarm 2017 UK 61.5 51% ROC Mar 2037
Brockloch Rig I 1996 UK 21.6 100% ROC Mar 2027
Fäbodliden 2015 Sweden 79.2 100% GC Nov 2030
Lista 2012 Norway 71.3 100% None (Supported
upon construction)
N/A

The below table gives an overview of all the wind farms, including their respective support and power price regimes:

*) ROC: Renewable Obligation Certificate, GC: Green Certificate

Revenue comes from electricity generation and sale of electricity and green certificates. Electricity sales for Paul's Hill wind farm is secured at £200 per MWh for 4Q 2021 and 1Q in 2022. The electricity sales for the other ten windfarms are on floating contracts and are subject to change in electricity prices. In addition, all windfarms receive green certificates, whereof Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROC) on the Scottish wind farms accounts for majority of total revenue of the green certificates.

At the Högaliden windfarm, all 25 turbines are now installed with a capacity of 107.5 MW. The construction project of the wind farm was delayed due to necessary repair of many of the blades supplied by the vendor. FORAS does not expect any negative financial consequences to arise from this delay.

In 2021 FORAS commenced preparation for construction of Fäboliden 2 (17.2 MW), a wind farm which is an extension of Fäboliden 1 (79.2 MW) with shared infrastructure and with estimated completion now in 2023.

FORAS have continued the process of separating offshore wind into a separate company. The company is progressing the development of Codling wind park project in the Irish Sea together with the Joint Venture partner, EDF. Codling Wind Park represents one of the largest energy infrastructure investments in Ireland this decade and has the potential to become Ireland's largest offshore wind farm. Norway represents a large potential for both bottom fixed and floating wind generation, and FORAS is part of a long-term partnership with Hafslund Eco and Ørsted with the ambition to be a leading developer in Norway. Further FORAS have a Joint Bidding agreement with Vattenfall for the ScotWind lease round offshore Scotland, with expected award 17 January 2022.

Installed gross capacity (MW) and achieved gross generation (MWh) for the quarter, year to date and the same periods last year, are presented in the tables below.

As per 3Q
Generation (MWh) 3Q21 3Q20 Capacity (MW) 2021 2020
UK (Controlled 51%) 110 848 262 769 UK (Controlled 51%) 508,1 508,1
UK (Wholly owned) 3 007 7 083 UK (Wholly owned) 21,6 21,6
Scandinavia (Wholly owned) 125 780 93 213 Scandinavia 150,5 150,5
Total 239 635 363 065 Total 680,2 680,2
(Figures in NOK million) 3Q21 3Q20 Per 3Q21 Per 3Q20
Operating revenues 316 276 1 123 1 037
EBITDA 174 131 704 610
EBITDA margin 55% 47% 63% 59%
EBIT 81 51 460 365
EBT 68 -17 473 381
Net result after tax -13 -16 311 349
Capex 10 296 49 822
Equity 231 -457 231 -457
Gross interest-bearing debt *) 5 717 6 502 5 717 6 502
- Cash and cash equivalents 640 557 640 557
= Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) 5 077 5 946 5 077 5 946
Capital employed (Equity + NIBD) 5 308 5 488 5 308 5 488
*) Hereof internal debt to Bonheur ASA 0 211 0 211

Notes on 3Q21:

Wholly owned companies contributed NOK 79 million to consolidated revenues, NOK 15 million to EBITDA and NOK 11 million to EBT. Wholly owned companies had a share of NOK 665 million of the consolidated equity in the segment, NOK 721 million in gross interestbearing debt and NOK 379 million in cash and cash equivalents. Main companies with less than 100% ownership include Fred. Olsen Wind Limited (51%), Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (51%) and Codling Holding Limited (50%).

Of the NOK 5 717 million of gross interest-bearing debt, NOK 4 209 million is ring fenced in FOWL, 51% owned by FOR and 49% by TRIG. NOK 787 million is ring fenced in Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (FOCBH), which is 51% owned by FOR and 49% by Aviva Investors. In addition, NOK 655 million is ring fenced within Fred. Olsen CB Ltd. (FOCB), which is wholly owned by FOR and a holding company for FOR's 51% investment in FOCBH, and NOK 66 million is ring fenced in other wholly owned companies. All debt is non-recourse to Fred. Olsen Renewables AS (FORAS).

Operating revenues in the quarter were NOK 316 million (NOK 276 million). EBITDA was NOK 174 million (NOK 131 million). Compared to same quarter last year revenue was 14% higher mainly due to higher power prices partly offset by record low power generation in the quarter of 240 GWh (363 GWh). The wind condition in the quarter was unusually low, 43% lower compared to P50-level, and 44% lower than same quarter last year on a like for like basis.

No material operational impact from Covid-19 in the quarter.

Wind Service

Wind Service consists of the wholly owned Fred. Olsen Ocean Ltd with subsidiaries (FOO).

The segment includes the wholly owned Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS (FOWIC), which through subsidiaries is providing Transport & Installation services (T&I) as well as Operation & Maintenance services (O&M) for the offshore wind industry.

FOWIC owns 100% of two jack-up T&I vessels Brave Tern and Bold Tern and 51% of Blue Tern. During the quarter the utilization of the T&I and O&M vessels was 89% (75%).

During the quarter Brave Tern worked on the Yunlin Phase II project in Taiwan. Bold Tern commenced transit to Singapore in June, arrived in Singapore late August and is currently at yard to replace the crane and carry out upgrades to the vessel. Blue Tern continued the work at the Moray East project in the quarter which was completed in September with a record setting performance of installing 60 turbines in 120 days. Blue Tern is currently at yard in Denmark undertaking class renewal work. The chartered O&M vessel Jill was redelivered to the owner during the quarter.

A crane upgrade program has been initiated for the three vessels. Bold Tern is currently in yard and the crane is scheduled to be installed early 2022. The new cranes and sponsons installed will secure enhanced turbine carrying capacity and bring the three vessels on par with announced newbuilds. The vessels will be able to install the 13-15 MW turbines but will also have the potential to install larger turbines.

FOWIC aims to construct a fourth vessel to supplement existing fleet. The design leverages on FOWIC's unique industry experience and client dialogues. This will reinforce the company's leading market position in a growing market, and secure optimization of fleet utilization and economies of scale.

Covid-19 has had limited effects on the Tern vessels to date. The big challenges are the movement of people between countries and crew changes and FOWIC is working with the relevant authorities to establish safe and efficient protocols.

FOO owns 92.16% in Global Wind Service A/S (GWS). GWS is an international supplier of installation services, blade repair services and expertise to the global onshore and offshore wind turbine industry. The company currently executes projects in Europe, US and Taiwan and employs approximately 1 300 people. GWS has so far experienced limited Covid-19 effects on its results. The company continued to experience strong growth in the quarter with major projects in the US and Europe as the main contributors.

FOO owns 50% of United Wind Logistics GmbH (UWL). The company is performing logistical services to the wind industry and own and operate three vessels. Two vessels are on three-year contracts with MHI Vestas, and the third vessel operates in the spot market. The company is also engaged in logistical projects related to the emerging offshore wind activities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

FOO wholly owns Universal Foundation (UF), a company involved in design and installation support for two Mono Bucket foundations at the Deutsche Bucht project. UF received a notification of liability from Van Oord in late 2019 under the Foundation Design Agreement, which was commented upon in the Q2 2021 reporting. No new developments have incurred during the third quarter.

(Figures in NOK million) 3Q21 3Q20 Per 3Q21 Per 3Q20
Operating revenues 1 068 839 2 684 2 268
EBITDA 264 151 605 171
EBITDA margin 25% 18% 23% 8%
EBIT 175 65 345 -85
EBT 153 53 294 -129
Net result after tax 137 47 255 -146
Capex 99 144 226 381
Equity 3 335 3 545 3 335 3 545
Gross interest-bearing debt *) 1 862 1 822 1 862 1 822
- Cash and cash equivalents 776 583 776 583
= Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) 1 085 1 239 1 085 1 239
Capital employed (Equity + NIBD) 4 421 4 784 4 421 4 784
*) Hereof internal debt to Bonheur ASA 254 228 254 228

Operating revenues in the quarter were NOK 1 068 million (NOK 839 million) and EBITDA NOK 264 million (NOK 151 million). The improved EBITDA is mainly due to improved utilization in 3Q 2021.

Cruise

Cruise consists of wholly owned First Olsen Holding AS with subsidiaries, i.a. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd. (FOCL).

FOCL operates four ocean cruise ships in the UK market, Braemar, Balmoral, Bolette and Borealis.

(Figures in NOK million) 3Q21 3Q20 Per 3Q21 Per 3Q20
Operating revenues 233 0 233 497
EBITDA -138 -141 -458 -417
EBITDA margin -59% - -197% -84%
EBIT -198 -401 -612 -827
EBT -204 -405 -632 -864
Net result after tax -204 -405 -632 -865
Capex 3 398 3 425
Equity -327 440 -327 440
Gross interest-bearing debt *) 529 599 529 599
- Cash and cash equivalents 124 225 124 225
= Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) 405 374 405 374
Capital employed (Equity + NIBD) 78 814 78 814
*) Hereof internal debt to Bonheur ASA 265 327 265 327

The cruise ship Borealis resumed sailing on 5 July from Liverpool, with the first 3-night cruise executed successfully, and Bolette resumed sailing on 16 August from Dover. The remaining cruise ships are planned to be gradually phased into operations through to 2Q 2022.

Due to the new and negative development of Covid-19 in the UK, early autumn 2021, the UK cruise industry is now experiencing discounting ticket prices for the coming winter season. From Spring/Summer 2022, and going forward, FOCL is experiencing substantial demand at normal prices for it's cruises.

Operating revenue in the quarter were NOK 233 (NOK 0) and EBITDA NOK -138 million (NOK -141 million). The negative EBITDA in the quarter was mainly due to lay-up, mobilisation cost and overhead costs.

Other investments

Other investments mainly consist of ownership of 55.13% of NHST Media Group AS, as well as the wholly owned service companies Fred. Olsen Insurance Services AS and Fred. Olsen Travel AS.

NHST Media Group AS

Bonheur ASA owns 55.13% of NHST Media Group AS (NHST).

NHST is reporting three main business segments, Norwegian publications (Dagens Næringsliv), Global Publications (Tradewinds, Upstream, Intrafish Media, Recharge and Europower) and Software as a Service (SaaS) including MyNewsdesk and Mention.

In the third quarter NHST announced a reorganisation which will be implemented during fourth quarter 2021. The group's operational activities will be organized under two new companies, one for the media business and one for the SaaS business.

NHST Media Group AS achieved a turnover of NOK 265 million in the quarter (NOK 255 million). EBITDA in the quarter was NOK 28 million (NOK 29 million).

Other information

Capital and financing

In 3Q21 total new capital investments for the Group of companies were NOK 95 million, of which NOK 86 million is related to the upgrade project for Bold Tern.

Gross interest-bearing debt of the Group of companies as per end of 3Q 2021 was NOK 10 594 million, an increase of NOK 73 million. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to NOK 3 932 million, an increase of NOK 287 million in the quarter.

For a detailed split per segment, see the table below:

Renewable 30.09.2021 30.06.2021 31.12.2020
(NOK million) Energy Wind Service Cruise Other/Elim Total Total Total
Non-current interest bearing liabilities 5 294 1 371 370 2 112 9 146 9 011 9 179
Current interest bearing liabilities 424 491 159 374 1 448 1 510 1 611
Gross interest bearing liabilities *) 5 717 1 862 529 2 486 10 594 10 521 10 790
Cash and cash equivalents 640 776 124 2 391 3 932 3 645 4 351
Net interest bearing liabilities *) 5 077 1 085 405 94 6 662 6 876 6 439
Equity 231 3 335 -327 701 3 940 4 174 4 625
Capital employed 5 308 4 421 78 796 10 602 11 050 11 064

*) Intercompany loans included

Oslo, 3 November 2021 Bonheur ASA – the Board of Directors

Fred. Olsen Carol Bell Bente Hagem Jannicke Hilland Andreas Mellbye Nick Emery
Chairman Director Director Director Director Director
(sign) (sign) (sign) (sign) (sign) (sign)

Anette Sofie Olsen Managing Director (sign.)

Condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS

Income statement - Group of companies

(NOK million) - unaudited Note Jul-Sep
2021
Jul-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2021
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Dec
2020
Revenues 4 1 879,7 1 370,5 4 827,9 4 600,6 6 174,8
Operating costs -1 600,4 -1 226,5 -3 999,2 -4 262,9 -5 630,6
Operating result before depreciation / impairment losses (EBITDA) 4 279,2 144,0 828,7 337,7 544,2
Depreciation / Impairment losses 2 -265,3 -449,6 -726,1 -1 073,2 -1 426,1
Operating result (EBIT) 4 14,0 -305,6 102,6 -735,5 -881,9
Share of result from associates -1,6 0,8 -1,6 -0,5 -2,0
Result before finance 12,3 -304,8 101,0 -736,0 -883,9
Financial income 65,5 111,6 287,2 798,2 758,7
Financial expenses -136,6 -200,2 -383,1 -922,6 -997,7
Net financial income / expense (-) -71,1 -88,7 -95,9 -124,3 -239,0
Result before tax (EBT) -58,7 -393,5 5,1 -860,3 -1 122,9
Estimated tax cost 6 -98,0 -5,0 -208,0 -52,5 -78,9
Net result for the period -156,8 -398,5 -202,9 -912,8 -1 201,7
Hereof attributable to non-controlling interests 1) 70,8 -20,1 216,6 -56,7 -3,1
Hereof attributable to shareholders of the parent company -227,6 -378,4 -419,5 -856,1 -1 198,6
Basic earnings / Diluted earnings per share (NOK) -5,4 -8,9 -9,9 -20,1 -28,2

1) The non-controlling interests attributable to continuing operations consist of 43.28% of NHST Media Group AS, 49% of Fred. Olsen Wind Limited (UK), 49% of Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (UK), 49% of Blue Tern Limited, 50% of United Wind Logistics GmbH and 7.84% of Global Wind Services A/S.

Statement of comprehensive income - Group of companies

(NOK million) - unaudited Jul-Sep
2021
Jul-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2021
Jan-Sep
2020
Net result for the period -156,8 -398,5 -202,9 -912,8
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Other comprehensive result for the period -12,1 -8,0 -8,8 -19,0
Total items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss -12,1 -8,0 -8,8 -19,0
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign exchange translation effects:
- Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations -7,2 44,9 -204,5 476,0
Fair value effects related to financial instruments:
- Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets -0,2 0,7 1,2 -2,0
Income tax on other comprehensive income 0,0 -0,2 -0,2 0,4
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss -7,4 45,5 -203,5 474,4
Other comprehensive result for the period, net of income tax -19,5 37,5 -212,4 455,3
Total comprehensive income / loss (-) for the period -176,3 -361,0 -415,3 -457,5
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the parent -274,7 -1 049,8 -626,7 -448,9
Non-controlling interests 1) 98,4 688,7 211,4 -8,7
Total comprehensive income / loss (-) for the period -176,3 -361,0 -415,3 -457,5

1) As at 30.09.2021 non-controlling interests consist of 43.28% of NHST Media Group AS, 49% of Fred. Olsen Wind Limited (UK), 49% of Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (FOCBH) (UK), 49% of Blue Tern Limited, 50% of United Wind Logistics GmbH and 7.84% of Global Wind Services A/S.

Statement of financial position – Group of companies

(NOK million) - unaudited Note 30.09.2021 30.09.2020 31.12.2020
Intangible fixed assets 3 1 050,3 1 226,9 1 056,0
Deferred tax asset 6 225,5 118,4 167,9
Property, plant and equipment 2 10 517,5 11 419,3 11 015,7
Investments in associates -7,5 100,5 102,7
Other financial fixed assets 684,1 474,6 465,0
Non-current assets 12 470,0 13 339,7 12 807,3
Inventories and consumable spare parts 167,9 203,6 165,8
Trade and other receivables 2 089,6 1 818,7 1 835,3
Cash and cash equivalents 3 931,7 5 205,3 4 350,5
Current assets 6 189,2 7 227,5 6 351,6
Total assets 4 18 659,2 20 567,2 19 158,9
Share capital 53,2 53,2 53,2
Share premium reserve 143,3 143,3 143,3
Retained earnings 4 196,8 4 830,0 4 263,2
Equity owned by the shareholders in the parent company 4 393,3 5 026,5 4 459,6
Non-controlling interests 1) -452,8 167,8 165,1
Total Equity 3 940,4 5 194,3 4 624,8
Non-current interest bearing liabilities 5 9 145,6 10 257,7 9 179,0
Other non-current liabilities 6 1 652,1 1 617,4 1 626,0
Non-current liabilities 10 797,7 11 875,1 10 805,0
Current interest bearing liabilities 5 1 448,0 1 334,6 1 610,6
Other current liabilities 6 2 473,0 2 163,2 2 118,6
Current liabilities 3 921,0 3 497,8 3 729,2
Total equity and liabilities 18 659,2 20 567,2 19 158,9

Oslo, 3 November 2021 Bonheur ASA – the Board of Directors

Fred. Olsen
Chairman
Carol Bell
Director
Bente Hagem
Director
Jannicke Hilland
Director
Andreas Mellbye
Director
Nick Emery
Director
(sign) (sign) (sign) (sign) (sign) (sign)
Anette Sofie Olsen
Managing Director
(sign.)

1) The non-controlling interests consist of 43.28% of NHST Media Group AS, 49% of Fred. Olsen Wind Limited (UK), 49% of Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (UK), 49% of Blue Tern Limited, 50% of United Wind Logistics GmbH and 7.84% of Global Wind Services A/S.

Statement of changes in equity – Group of companies

(NOK million) - unaudited

Trans Non
Share Share lation Fair value Retained controlling Total
Capital premium reserve reserve earnings Total interests equity
Balance at 1 January 2020 53,2 143,3 -178,1 1,5 5 638,4 5 658,2 234,3 5 892,5
Total comprehensive loss for the period 0,0 0,0 500,9 -1,6 -948,1 -448,9 -8,7 -457,5
Effect from transactions with non-controlling interests 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 -13,3 -13,3
Dividends to shareholders in parent company 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 -182,9 -182,9 0,0 -182,9
Dividends to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 -44,6 -44,6
Balance at 30 September 2020 53,2 143,3 322,8 -0,2 4 507,4 5 026,5 167,8 5 194,3
Balance at 1 January 2021 53,2 143,3 166,6 0,4 4 096,1 4 459,6 165,1 4 624,8
Reclassification *) 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 728,0 728,0 -728,0 0,0
Total comprehensive loss for the period 0,0 0,0 -186,2 1,0 -441,4 -626,7 211,4 -415,3
Effect from transactions with non-controlling interests 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 2,5 2,5 2,3 4,7
Dividends to shareholders in parent company 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 -170,1 -170,1 0,0 -170,1
Dividends to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 -103,6 -103,6
Balance at 30 September 2021 53,2 143,3 -19,6 1,4 4 215,0 4 393,3 -452,8 3 940,4

*) A reclassification of NOK 728 million between retained earnings (Majority share) and non-controlling interests was booked in 2Q21 to reflect a correct treatment of intra group eliminations.

Par value per share NOK 1.25
Number of shares issued 42 531 893

Translation reserve

The reserve represents exchange differences resulting from the consolidation of subsidiaries and associated companies having other functional currencies than NOK.

Fair value reserve

The reserve includes the cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale investments until the investment is derecognised.

Non-controlling interests

As at 30.09.2021 the non-controlling interests consist of 43.28% of NHST Media Group AS, 49% of Fred. Olsen Wind Limited (UK), 49% of Fred. Olsen CBH Limited (UK), 49% of Blue Tern Limited, 50% of United Wind Logistics GmbH and 7.84% of Global Wind Services A/S.

Consolidated statement of cash flow – Group of companies

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep
(NOK million) - unaudited Note 2021 2020 2021 2020
Cash flow from operating activities
Net result -156,8 -398,5 -202,9 -912,8
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, impairment losses 2 265,3 449,6 726,1 1 073,2
Net of investment income, interest expenses and net unrealized foreign exchange gains 84,4 108,8 105,0 599,3
Share of result from associates 1,6 -0,8 1,6 0,5
Net gain (-) / loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and other investments 0,1 1,2 -0,3 -359,1
Tax expense 6 98,0 5,0 208,0 52,5
Cash generated before changes in working capital and provisions 292,7 165,4 837,5 453,5
Increase (-) / decrease in trade and other receivables 249,8 43,2 -306,0 -96,6
Increase / decrease (-) in current liabilities 28,2 -347,1 367,9 -602,7
Cash generated from operations 570,7 -138,5 899,4 -245,8
Interest paid -47,9 -41,7 -195,0 -232,4
Tax paid -82,3 -36,5 -182,0 -154,5
Net cash from operating activities 440,5 -216,7 522,4 -632,6
Cash flow from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and other investments 2 27,8 18,4 78,8 543,5
Interest and dividends received 5,9 2,2 14,9 12,1
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and changes in other investments 2 -161,0 -996,5 -426,8 -1 596,1
Net cash from investing activities -127,3 -975,9 -333,2 -1 040,6
Cash flow from financing activities
Net proceed from issue of shares in subsidiaries 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Increase in borrowings 706,3 1 002,2 750,8 1 924,1
Repayment of borrowings -669,9 -133,7 -1 069,0 -1 144,1
Dividends paid -57,9 -44,6 -273,9 -227,5
Net cash from financing activities -21,6 823,9 -592,1 552,5
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 291,7 -368,7 -402,9 -1 120,7
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 3 645,0 5 560,7 4 350,5 6 187,6
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held -5,0 13,2 -15,9 138,3
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 September 3 931,7 5 205,3 3 931,7 5 205,3

Notes

Note 1 – Basis of presentation Introduction

The Group of companies' accounts for the third quarter 2021 comprise Bonheur ASA and its subsidiaries (together the "Group of companies" and individually "Group entities") and the shares in associates. The quarterly accounts for 2021 and the Group accounts for 2020 may be obtained by contacting Fred. Olsen & Co., Oslo, or at www.bonheur.no.

Financial framework and accounting principles

The interim accounts have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by EU and the additional requirements in the Norwegian Securities and Trading Act. The accounts do not include all information required for annual accounts and should be read in conjunction with the Group of companies' annual accounts for 2020. The interim financial report for the third quarter 2021 was approved by the Company's board on 3 November 2021.

The other main accounting policies applied by the Group of companies in these consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group of companies in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Estimates

The preparation of interim accounts involves the use of appraisals, estimates and assumptions influencing the amounts recognized for assets and obligations, revenues and costs. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

There will always, and especially in times like these, be significant uncertainties in predicting future developments, including forming a view on macroeconomic developments. For the cruise business it is uncertain when cruising can fully resume. The full impact from the Corona virus pandemic is still too early to predict, both regarding our companies and the world economy. From an accounting perspective, a continued uncertainty increases the risk of impairments, and may also affect accounting estimates going forward.

Note 2 – Property, plant and equipment – investments and disposals

(NOK million) Windfarms Vessels Other Total
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2021 9 706,4 9 742,9 956,5 20 405,8
Acquisitions 31,6 187,1 40,8 259,4
Right to use asset (leasing IFRS 16) 8,4 0,0 44,5 52,9
Disposals 0,0 -112,7 -18,4 -131,1
Currency translation 7,4 -123,9 -20,5 -137,0
Balance at 30 September 2021 9 753,8 9 693,4 1 002,9 20 450,1
Depreciation
Balance at 1 January 2021 4 302,5 4 573,7 513,9 9 390,1
Depreciation 234,4 371,6 64,6 670,6 *)
Disposals 0,0 -111,3 -9,3 -120,6
Currency translation 40,6 -22,7 -25,4 -7,6
Balance at 30 September 2021 4 577,5 4 811,3 543,8 9 932,5
Carrying amounts
At 1 January 2021 5 403,9 5 169,2 442,6 11 015,7
At 30 September 2021 5 176,4 4 882,1 459,1 10 517,5

*) In addition, depreciation from intangible assets amount to NOK 55,5 million.

Note 3 – Intangible assets – investments

As per 30.09.2021 the Group of companies had intangible assets of NOK 1 050 million of which NOK 573 million is the net book value of the intangible assets from NHST.

FOR had per 3Q21 intangible assets of NOK 358 million, which is development costs related to wind farms. Such projects are evaluated regularly. Some development projects may not come through to fruition, in which case, previously capitalized costs will be impaired. The development project, Högaliden in Sweden, is estimated to be in full production during fourth quarter 2021.

FOO has per 3Q21 intangible assets of NOK 117 million.

Note 4 – Segment information

Total fully
consolidated
3 quarter Renewable energy Wind Service Cruise Other investments companies
Fully consolidated companies 3Q21 3Q20 3Q21 3Q20 3Q21 3Q20 3Q21 3Q20 3Q21 3Q20
Revenues 316 276 1 068 839 233 0 262 255 1 880 1 371
Operating costs -142 -145 -804 -688 -370 -141 -284 -252 -1 600 -1 227
EBITDA 174 131 264 151 -138 -141 -21 3 279 144
Depreciation / Impairment -92 -80 -90 -86 -61 -260 -23 -23 -265 -450
EBIT 81 51 175 65 -198 -401 -44 -20 14 -306
Net result -13 -16 137 47 -204 -405 -78 -25 -157 -398
consolidated Total fully
Jan-Sep Renewable energy Wind Service Cruise Other investments companies
Fully consolidated companies YTD 21 YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20
Revenues 1 123 1 037 2 684 2 268 233 497 789 800 4 828 4 601
Operating costs -419 -427 -2 078 -2 096 -691 -914 -811 -826 -3 999 -4 263
EBITDA 704 610 605 171 -458 -417 -22 -26 829 338
Depreciation / Impairment -244 -245 -261 -256 -154 -409 -67 -163 -726 -1 073
EBIT 460 365 345 -85 -612 -827 -90 -189 103 -735
Net result 311 349 255 -146 -632 -865 -137 -251 -203 -913
Total assets 7 207 7 242 6 029 6 324 1 516 1 677 3 907 5 324 18 659 20 567
Total liabilities 6 977 7 699 2 694 2 779 1 843 1 237 3 205 3 658 14 719 15 373

Companies consolidated in the Group of companies' accounts

Renewable Energy

The companies within the segment are engaged in development, construction and operation of wind farms in Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland and USA.

Wind Service

The companies within the segment are engaged in logistics and services within the wind industry.

Cruise

Cruise owns and operates four cruise ships and provides a diverse range of cruises to attract its passengers.

Other investments

The segment has investments within media, properties, various service companies and financial investments.

Revenue split

(NOK million) 3Q21 3Q20 Per 3Q21 Per 3Q20
Sales of electricity 245 100 711 335
Sales of other goods 10 0 10 15
Service revenue 1 381 1 024 3 244 3 293
Other operating revenue 15 16 38 51
Total revenue from goods and services 1 651 1 140 4 004 3 694
Lease revenue 150 49 377 187
Green Certificate revenue 48 152 386 662
Other operating revenue 30 30 60 57
Other operating revenue 228 231 823 906
Other operating income 0 0 0 1
Total operating income 1 880 1 371 4 828 4 601

Note 5 – Interest bearing loans

The Group of companies' overriding financial objectives target to secure long term visibility and flexibility through business cycles and are structured around two key principles; i) the financial position of the Company shall be strong and built on conservative leverage and solid liquidity position and ii) each company within the Group of companies must optimize its own non-recourse debt financing taking into account underlying market fundamentals and outlook for the respective business and relative cost of capital.

As per 30.09.2021 FOR had secured bank loans of GBP 395 million, a shareholder loan of GBP 62 million to Aviva Investors Global Services Limited and other interest-bearing loans of GBP 4 million. In addition, FOR had financial leasing liabilities (according to IFRS 16) related to land lease contracts of NOK 275 million.

FOWIC has two long-term non-recourse debt financing arrangements related to the three offshore wind turbine transportation and installation jack-up vessels under its indirect ownership (Brave Tern, Bold Tern and Blue Tern). For Brave Tern and Bold Tern, the arrangement is a EUR 75 million 6-years facility. For Blue Tern (51% owned) the debt financing with NIBC and Clifford, of which approximately EUR 25 million is outstanding, matures by year end 2022. In addition, Blue Tern has a shareholder loan from its owners of approximately USD 26.6 million where FOWIC holds 51% of the loan.

GWS has a credit facility of EUR 15 million, of which approximately EUR 1,5 million is outstanding.

UWL has loan agreements related to the newbuild program of in total EUR 23.6 million. In addition, UWL has a shareholder loan of EUR 8.55 million where FOO holds 50% of the loan.

FOCL has a seller credit of GBP 22.3 million of 5 years tenor with 3 years of zero amortization and subsequent annual instalments of GBP 7.43 million at a 2.5% fixed interest cost.

NHST has bank loans of NOK 170 million and financial leasing liabilities (according to IFRS 16) related to office rental contracts of NOK 143 million.

BON had the following bond loans as per 30.09.2021:

Bond issue
Ticker
Issued Outstanding loan
Nominal value
(NOK mill.)
Maturity Terms
BON07 May 17 500 May 22 3 month NIBOR + 4,00%
BON09 Sep 19 800 Sep 24 3 month NIBOR + 2,50%
BON10 Sep 20 700 Sep 25 3 month NIBOR + 2,75%
BON11 Jul 21 700 Jul 26 3 month NIBOR + 2,90 %
Total 2 700

Note 6 – Taxes

Net tax cost in the quarter was NOK 98 million. Current tax expenses were NOK 3 million, mainly related to Global Wind Service A/S Denmark (NOK 8 million) and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier on activity in Taiwan (NOK 4 million) while Renewable Energy UK had a current tax income of NOK 9 million. Net deferred tax expenses were NOK 95 million, mainly related to Renewable Energy (NOK 89 million), NHST (NOK 3 million) and Wind Service (NOK 3 million). The large amount of deferred tax expenses in Renewable Energy is due to the announced increase from 19% to 25% in tax rate from 2023.

The Group of companies paid NOK 82 million in taxes in the quarter, whereof NOK 61 million in Renewable Energy UK, and NOK 21 million in Wind Service, related to Global Wind Service A/S Denmark and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier' s operation in Taiwan.

Tax cost year to date was NOK 208 million, whereof NOK 88 million in current tax. Hereof NOK 52 million from Renewable Energy UK, and NOK 36 million from Wind Service. Deferred tax expenses were NOK 120 million, mainly related to Renewable Energy with NOK 110 million, Wind Service with NOK 3 million and NHST with NOK 6 million. The large amount of deferred tax expenses in Renewable Energy is due to the announced increase from 19% to 25% in tax rate from 2023.

Year to date the group has paid a net of NOK 182 million in taxes, whereof NOK 133 million in Renewable Energy UK, and NOK 48 million in Wind Service, related to Global Wind service Denmark and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier' s operation in Taiwan.

Note 7 – Bonheur ASA (Parent company – NGAAP)

Basis of presentation of the Parent Company financial information

Bonheur ASA is the Parent Company.

Financial framework and accounting principles

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Norwegian accounting act and generally accepted accounting principles in Norway (NGAAP). The accounts do not include all information required for annual accounts and should be read in conjunction with the Parent Company's annual accounts for 2020. All figures presented are in NOK unless otherwise stated.

Shares and other securities

Long term investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and other shares and bonds, which are held to maturity date, are classified as financial fixed assets in the balance sheet and measured at the lower of cost and market value.

(NOK million) - unaudited Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Dec
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT (NGAAP) 2021 2020 2021 2020 2020
Revenues 4,3 7,9 13,7 7,9 12,7
Operating costs -50,8 -31,4 -109,4 -82,3 -141,8
Operating result before depreciation (EBITDA) -46,5 -23,5 -95,7 -74,4 -129,2
Depreciation -1,2 -1,3 -3,8 -3,1 -4,4
Operating result (EBIT) -47,8 -24,8 -99,5 -77,5 -133,6
Financial Income 7,3 32,6 45,7 253,6 242,5
Financial Expense -34,8 -38,2 -82,4 -308,9 -400,1
Net financial items -27,4 -5,6 -36,7 -55,3 -157,6
Result before tax (EBT) -75,2 -30,4 -136,2 -132,8 -291,2
Tax expense 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Net result after estimated tax -75,2 -30,4 -136,2 -132,8 -291,2
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (NGAAP) 30.09.2021 30.09.2020 31.12.2020
Property, plant and equipment 66,7 69,7 69,3
Investments in subsidiaries 6 557,3 6 067,9 6 116,7
Other financial fixed assets 1 198,4 1 133,7 1 126,6
Non-current assets 7 822,4 7 271,2 7 312,6
Shares and current receivables 67,3 40,8 47,8
Cash and cash equivalents 2 179,4 3 618,5 2 907,8
Current assets 2 246,7 3 659,3 2 955,6
Total assets 10 069,1 10 930,5 10 268,2
Share capital 53,2 53,2 53,2
Share premium 143,3 143,3 143,3
Retained earnings 6 674,2 7 171,3 6 810,3
Equity 6 870,6 7 367,7 7 006,8
Non-current interest-bearing debt 2 185,4 2 587,8 1 988,7
Other non-current liabilities 487,6 449,3 477,0
Non-current liabilities 2 673,0 3 037,2 2 465,7
Current interest-bearing debt 499,8 500,0 599,7
Other current liabilities 25,8 25,6 196,0
Current liabilities 525,5 525,6 795,7
Total equity and liabilities 10 069,1 10 930,5 10 268,2
Equity ratio 68,2 % 67,4 % 68,2 %

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW (NGAAP) Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep
(NOK million) - unaudited 2021 2020 2021 2020
Cash flow from operating activities
Net result after tax -75,2 -30,4 -136,2 -132,8
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 1,2 1,3 3,8 3,1
Net of investment income, interest expenses and net unrealized
foreign exchange gains
40,2 17,9 58,0 172,0
Net gain on sale of property, plant and equipment and other
investments
-0,1 0,0 -0,2 7,2
Tax expense 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Cash generated before changes in working capital and provisions -33,9 -11,2 -74,5 49,4
Increase (-) / decrease in trade and other receivables -7,5 0,1 -3,3 -0,3
Increase / decrease (-) in current liabilities 5,2 9,5 -6,5 -1,4
Cash generated from operations -36,1 -1,6 -84,3 47,7
Interest paid -22,2 -21,8 -68,0 -83,8
Tax paid 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Net cash from operating activities -58,4 -23,4 -152,3 -36,1
Cash flow from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and other
investments
26,0 17,0 76,1 67,9
Interest and dividends received 8,6 2,1 17,6 7,8
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and other investments -33,6 -614,8 -593,6 -1 049,2
Net cash from investing activities 1,1 -595,7 -499,8 -973,5
Cash flow from financing activities
Increase in borrowings 693,8 694,4 693,8 694,4
Repayment of borrowings -600,0 0,0 -600,0 0,0
Dividends paid 0,0 0,0 -170,1 -182,9
Net cash from financing activities 93,8 694,4 -76,3 511,6
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 36,6 75,3 -728,5 -498,0
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 2 142,8 3 543,2 2 907,8 4 116,5
Cash and cash equivalents at 30.09 2 179,4 3 618,5 2 179,4 3 618,5

Definitions

List of Alternative Performance Measures (APM):

Bonheur ASA discloses alternative performance measures as a supplement to the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.

In the quarterly report the following alternative performance measures are most frequently used. Below is a list followed by a definition of each APM.

General financial Alternative Performance Measures:

EBITDA: Earnings before Depreciation, Impairment, Result from associates, Net financial
expense and Tax.
EBIT: Operating result after depreciation (EBITDA less depreciation and impairments)
EBT: Earnings before tax
EBITDA margin: The ratio of EBITDA divided by operating revenues
NIBD: Net Interest-Bearing Debt is the sum of non-current interest-bearing debt and
current interest-bearing debt, less the sum of cash and cash equivalents. Financial
leasing contracts are included.
Capital employed: NIBD + Total equity
Equity ratio: The ratio of total equity divided by total capital

Abbreviations – Company Names per segment

Renewable Energy:

FORAS: Fred. Olsen Renewables AS
FOR: Fred. Olsen Renewables group
FOWL: Fred. Olsen Wind Limited
FOCB: Fred. Olsen CB Limited
FOCBH: Fred. Olsen CBH Limited
AVIVA Investors: Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd
TRIG: The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited
FOGP: Fred. Olsen Green Power AS

Wind Service:

FOO Fred. Olsen Ocean Ltd
GWS Global Wind Service A/S
FOWIC Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS
UWL United Wind Logistics GmbH

Cruise:

FOHAS First Olsen Holding AS
FOCL Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd

Other:

NHST NHST Media Group AS