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Bouvet

Earnings Release Feb 24, 2015

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QUARTERLY REPORT Q414

About Bouvet

Bouvet provides services in the fields of information technology, digital communication and enterprise management. At 31 December, it had 1008 employees divided between 14 offices in Norway and Sweden.

The company is a strategic partner for a number of enterprises, helping them to shape digital solutions which create new business opportunities. Clients appreciate Bouvet's good grasp of their operations, and a broad range of services allows it to act as a turnkey supplier. Bouvet is committed to maintaining long-term client relationships.

Bouvet's regional model with local offices confers clear benefits in marketing work and competitiveness. Many enterprises consider it important that the supplier of business-critical systems has a local presence and expertise. This also makes it easier to establish a long-term relationship and thereby acquire knowledge of the client's business and systems.

As a result of its clear concentration on the principles for managing the business, Bouvet comes across as a solid, well-run and reputable company. In addition to its standards for delivering good solutions, the company sets strict requirements for ethics, conflicts of interest, security, openness and accountability. Bouvet's close relations with clients are possible because the company and its employees execute their assignments with a high degree of integrity.

Highlights of the fourth quarter 2014

  • · Operating revenues rose by five per cent from the same period of 2013 to NOK 313.2 million.
  • · Operating profit of NOK 19.3 million, down from NOK 27.2 million from the fourth quarter of the year before.
  • · Bouvet exceeded 1 000 personnel during the quarter. An increase of 46 during the quarter meant that the company had 1 008 employees at 31 December. The workforce increased by 77 during 2014.
  • · A successful takeover of Capgemini's regional office in Trondheim supports Bouvet's strategy of maintaining a local presence and offering a broad range of services.
  • · A number of important contracts were secured in both Norway and Sweden.
MILLIONS NOK OKT-DES 2014 OKT-DES 2013 CHANGE % JAN-DES 2014 JAN-DES 2013 CHANGE %
Revenue 313,2 298,3 5,0 % 1 132,6 1 112,8 1,8 %
Operating profit (EBIT) 19,3 27,2 -29,0 % 79,2 95,1 -16,8 %
Ordinary profit before tax 20,4 27,9 -26,8 % 81,6 97,1 -16,0 %
Profit for the period 13,7 20,0 -31,6 % 57,0 69,8 -18,4 %
Net cash flow operations 61,6 92,8 -33,6 % 52,3 99,4 -47,4 %
Cash and cash equivalents 118,6 169,2 -29,9 % 118,6 169,2 -29,9 %
Number of employees (end of period) 1 008 931 8,3 % 1 008 931 8,3 %
Number of employees (average) 995 928 7,2 % 958 908 5,5 %
Earnings per share 1,31 1,94 -32,7 % 5,45 6,75 -19,2 %
Diluted earnings per share 1,29 1,92 -32,8 % 5,39 6,67 -19,3 %
EBIT margin 6,2 % 9,1 % 7,0 % 8,5 %
Equity ratio 34,3 % 35,9 % 34,3 % 35,9 %

Key figures

Financial results

Operating revenues

Bouvet had operating revenues of NOK 313.2 million in the fourth quarter, compared with NOK 298.3 million in the same period of 2013. That represented an increase of five per cent. Fee income generated by the group's own employees increased by NOK 12.4 million or 4.9 per cent from the fourth quarter of the year before. Income generated by sub-contractors fell by NOK 4.5 million or 13.4 per cent over the same period. Operating revenues were negatively affected by a drop of 5.5 percentage points in the billing ratio for the group's consultants compared with the fourth quarter of 2013. At the same time, they were positively affected by an increase of 7.2 per cent in the average number of employees and a 2.6 per cent rise in rates for the group's hourly based services compared with the same period of the year before.

Operating revenues from Statoil, the group's biggest client, declined by 38.2 per cent compared with the fourth quarter of 2013, and represented less than 15 per cent of operating revenues in the fourth quarter of 2014. Despite that, overall sales to existing clients made good progress during the quarter. Clients who also used the group in the fourth quarter of 2013 accounted for 86.0 per cent of operating revenues. In addition, clients acquired since 31 December 2013 contributed a total of NOK 44.0 million to fourth-quarter operating revenues.

Operating revenues for the full year came to NOK 1 132.6 million, up by 1.8 per cent from 2013. Rates for the group's hourly based services rose by 2.8 per cent from the year before. The billing ratio for the group's consultants declined by 3.5 per cent compared with 2013. Operating revenues from the sale of services provided by sub-contractors came to NOK 114.9 million for the full year, a decline of NOK 25.8 million or 18.4 per cent from 2013. An 5.5 per cent increase in the average number of employees compared with the year before helped to ensure that overall operating revenues rose by 1.8 per cent.

Bouvet use services from sub-contractors when it lacks the capacity to meet demand with its own personnel. The sub-contractor share of total revenues was 9.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, compared with 11.3 per cent in the same period of 2013, and 10.1 per cent for the full year compared with 12.6 per cent in 2013.

Operating costs

Bouvet's operating costs, including depreciation and amortisation, were NOK 293.9 million for the fourth quarter, up from NOK 271 million in the same period of 2013. That represents an increase of 8.4 per cent. Payroll costs increased because the average number of employees rose, in addition to the general growth in pay rates. The group experienced a general rise in pay of 3.5 per cent over the past 12 months. The cost of sales increased from NOK 36.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 to NOK 38.8 million, and primarily comprised procurement of sub-contractor services and the hire of course instructors. Other operating costs rose by 7.9 per cent from the fourth quarter of 2013 to NOK 33.4 million. This increase primarily reflected a growth in costs associated with consultancy, travel, social benefits, IT and telecommunications.

Operating costs for the full year rose by 3.5 per cent from 2013, while revenues increased by 1.8 per cent.

The primary reason for the increase in operating costs for the full year was once again the growth in payroll costs because the average number of employees rose. These costs were up by NOK 40.4 million or 5.4 per cent from 2013, while average employee numbers rose by 7.2 per cent. The full-year cost of sales declined by NOK 15.4 million or 10.1 per cent from 2013. Other operating costs rose by NOK 8 million or 7.2 per cent over the full year to reach NOK 119.7 million.

Profit

Operating profit (EBIT) for the fourth quarter came to NOK 19.3 million, compared with NOK 27.2 million in the same period of 2013. That represents a decline of 29 per cent. The EBIT margin thereby fell from 9.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 6.2 per cent. Net profit came to NOK 13.7 million, compared with NOK 20 million in the same period of the year before. Diluted earnings per share were NOK 1.29, compared with NOK 1.92 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Employees (end of period)

Operating profit (EBIT)

NOK MILLION

EBIT for the full year was NOK 79.2 million as against NOK 95.1 million in 2013. That represented a fall of 16.8 per cent. The EBIT margin was thereby seven per cent, compared with 8.5 per cent for 2013. Net profit for the full year came to NOK 57 million, which gives diluted earnings per share were NOK 5.39. That compared with NOK 69.8 million and NOK 6.67 respectively in 2013.

Cash flow, liquidity and capital adequacy

Consolidated cash flow from operations was NOK 61.6 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a NOK 92.8 million in the same period of 2013. Cash flow in the quarter was affected negatively by an increase of NOK 12.3 million for current assets from the third quarter of 2014. Current liabilities rose by NOK 55.1 million from the third quarter of 2014 and had a positive impact on cash flow.

Consolidated cash flow from operations for the full year was NOK 52.3 million, compared with NOK 99.4 million in 2013. The figure for 2014 was influenced positively by an increase of NOK 7.2 million for current liabilities from 2013. Working capital related to clients and work in progress increased by NOK 27.8 million from the year before and had a negative impact on cash flow.

The group's client portfolio consists mainly of large, solid listed companies and public enterprises. No bad debts were suffered in 2014, and the group has good oversight and control of its receivables.

Bouvet has no interest-bearing debt. Bank deposits at 31 December totalled NOK 118.6 million, compared with NOK 169.2 million a year earlier. The group had an undrawn overdraft facility of NOK 50 million at 31 December. It held 19 688 of its own shares at 31 December. Equity at 31 December totalled NOK 153.5 million, representing an equity ratio of 34.3 per cent. The corresponding figures for 31 December 2013 were an equity of NOK 159.8 million and an equity ratio of 35.9 per cent. Bouvet's long-term target is to maintain an equity ratio in excess of 30 per cent.

Segment reporting

The group does not report internally by business areas or segments in an accounting sense. Its business is homogenous and pursued within the Nordic market for IT consultancy services. Risk and return are followed up at departmental level within homogenous consultancy departments with shared markets, on a project basis and per consultant. This does not provide a basis for segment reporting, which is accordingly not presented. Should changes be made to the group's business, the possibility that these changes might provide a basis for segment reporting will be assessed.

Developments and market

Bouvet works for enterprises which are important social players in all major sectors. Its assignments contribute to such benefits as stable energy supply, a more efficient public sector, a better health service, more secure banks, a broader media offering, improved health, safety and environmental conditions in the oil sector, less administration in the transport industry and more modern retailing.

Demand for Bouvet's services is good in most sectors. IT and digital solutions have become a key component at all stages in the value chain of enterprises. The company offers a range of services which allows it to provide support with service

design, processes, organisation, information management and technology. Clients increasingly appreciate the value of the integrated perspective Bouvet can offer.

Bouvet took over Capgemini's regional office in Trondheim during the fourth quarter. This transaction was the result of differences in strategic approach at the two companies. While the multinational consultancy primarily seeks assignments with a high proportion of offshoring to low-cost countries, Bouvet is positioning itself for assignments which call for proximity to the client and where an understanding of language, culture and business are essential for delivering what the client needs. The

Revenues – client split

New clients (LTM) Excisting clients

market for consultancy services which require industry knowledge or leading-edge expertise in certain technologies is good. Cloud solutions, mobility and integration are among the technical specialisations enjoying a high level of demand.

Changes are taking place in the oil and gas sector. Bouvet has developed a knowledge of the industry which makes it an HAUGESUND STAVANGER BERGEN

attractive partner for the adjustments and efficiency improvements under way in this business. Turnover from Statoil, Bouvet's biggest client, declined again in the fourth quarter. But this company also placed new assignments during the period with Bouvet. Turnover at the other oil companies is stable.

Regional developments

Eastern region

ARENDAL SANDEFJORD KRISTIANSAND SKIEN Bouvet is experiencing growth in the eastern region, with good demand from the market. Large and long-term clients extended assignments during the fourth quarter, including the Norwegian National Rail Administra-

TRONDHEIM ÖREBRO STOCKHOLM MALMÖ tion, the armed forces, Statkraft, Cappelen Damm, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Uloba, Statnett, DNV GL, the Norwegian Customs and Excise, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Avinor, the Norwegian Housing Bank, and the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority. A tendency can be seen for clients to purchase a broader range of services and for the market to value Bouvet's integrated expertise.

The armed forces are the largest client in the eastern region, and award Bouvet responsible roles in important and highly interesting assignment. A large new contract secured together with Atea in December covers development services for the armed forces' secure platform, and will provide growth in the service area for technical infrastructure.

Cappelen Damm is continuing its commitment to e-trading with Bouvet as its supplier. Bouvet is also expanding in consultancy. Contracts include one with Sporveien related to interaction between IT and the company's core processes.

The company is constantly winning new assignments for developing web and mobile services. Tine, Canal Digital, the Diakonhjemmet Hospital, the Conservative Party and the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities were among the clients ordering solutions during the quarter. Bouvet is supplying the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training's web-based tool for quality assurance in schools. Feedback has been good after national tests in the fourth quarter were published in a completely new and improved way.

A trend towards cloud-based solutions can be seen for business systems. Bouvet has a number of projects, for example, concerning implementation of cloud-based customer relationship management solutions (CRM) with support for creating good customer experiences.

Bouvet's course business has had another good quarter and is continuously developing their course catalogue as new opportunities appear. A further growth is expected when Bouvet's Oslo office is moving to a more central location ultimo 2016.

Rogaland region

BERGEN In the Rogaland region, Bouvet is winning many new contracts from both new and existing clients. The oil and gas sector is generally more uncertain, but the company has succeeded in adapting and positioning its services in

such a way that demand is maintained.

OSLO SANDVIKA SANDEFJORD KRISTIANSAND SKIEN A new frame agreement for business consultancy and project management was secured during the quarter from Wintershall. National Oilwell also signed a new frame agreement with Bouvet. The company is to develop a new working environment register for BP. New clients in the oil sector are Skangass and PGNiG.

ÖREBRO Statoil is involved in an efficiency improvement process, and has launched the Statoil technical efficiency programme (Step). A number of Bouvet consultants have been hired to support this programme.

MALMÖ Bouvet is increasing its turnover from the public sector in Rogaland. The Norwegian Government Agency for Financial Management is to centralise its operations in Stavanger during 2015, and Bouvet will develop mobility solutions for time-writing, pay and travel to be used by 80 000 civil servants. A portal solution for business intelligence has been commissioned from the company by the University of Stavanger. In addition, seven local authorities have joined forces to purchase integration services from Bouvet. STAVANGER FORUS BERGEN

The Olavstoppen subsidiary delivers digital communication services in Rogaland. Its results are good, and a number of new assignments were secured during the quarter. ARENDAL SANDEFJORD KRISTIANSAND

Northern region

ÖREBRO STOCKHOLM MALMÖ Bouvet took over Capgemini's regional office in Trondheim on 1 November. That made the company the biggest pure consultancy in mid and northern Norway. Staffing thereby increased from 60 to 100 people, and

the range of services now also includes consultancy and project management. Capgemini's client base in Trondheim overlapped with Bouvet's. The acquisition thereby strengthened the company's position with a number of existing clients as well as giving it access to new clients such as EMGS and the Norwegian Patient Registry. Consultants from Capgemini are already well integrated in Bouvet's organisation, and all are in full activity.

The company won new assignments from most of its major clients in the northern region during the quarter. These included Statoil, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Det Norske Oljeselskapet, the Norwegian Coastal Administration, the Central Norway Regional Health Authority and the Brønnøysund registries. Sparebank1 Bilplan also became a new client. SANDVIKA

Bergen region

The stock of assignments in Bergen is good for all service areas. Oil/gas, the public sector, banking/finance and health are important areas for Bouvet in this region.

ARENDAL SANDEFJORD SKIEN Statoil is currently devoting attention to efficiency improvements. Bouvet is supporting Step and contributing to changes and efficiency enhancements in global work processes for maintenance and modification. The company also provides organisational advice to the Directorate of Fisheries and TV2.

STOCKHOLM MALMÖ In the health sector, Bouvet has won a management contract for the Western Norway Regional Health Authority's web solutions and a frame agreement with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Via the City of Bergen, Bouvet has supported the development of a solution for digital distribution of documents from local authorities to residents and enterprises. This SvarUT product won the Lighthouse Prize awarded in October during the Norwegian conference for IT in the public sector. The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities is now working for all local authorities to adopt the solution, and has entered into an agreement with Bouvet on its further development.

Sparebanken Vest is a new client for Bouvet in Bergen, and awarded a frame agreement to the company covering a broad range of services – including the design of digital channels. Hordaland county council has used Bouvet for a number of years to develop web services. It has now also awarded an exclusive contract covering advertising services. That makes the council Bouvet's first advertising client in Bergen. BERGEN

Southern region

Bouvet's southern region includes clients in such areas as industry, oil/gas and the public sector. The level of activity with existing clients was good, while a number of former client relationships were re-established.

Pressure on prices increased in the oil supply sector as a result of reduced investment in the industry.

ÖREBRO STOCKHOLM In the industrial sector, Bouvet's southern region embraces such clients as Yara, MHWirth and Flowtite. MHWirth extended its system development contract with the company during the quarter. Yara is receiving support from Bouvet for its web-based solutions. Activity with Statoil is also good and stable for Bouvet in the southern region.

A number of new security-related assignments were secured during the quarter. Altinn is among the solutions being security-tested. SANDEFJORD SKIEN

Bouvet is a significant contributor to Agder Energi's project on establishing automated metering systems (AMS). KRISTIANSAND

Sweden region

The consultancy market in Sweden is buoyant in a number of niches and for consultants with good industry expertise. Rates for general IT consultancy are under heavy pressure.

Frame agreements with the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency were reported by Bouvet in the third quarter. Sweden is divided into five regions, and separate agreements are being established for each of these which can be utilised by all public-sector operations in the region. Bouvet won this frame agreement for four service areas in Sweden's western region during September. Deliveries under the contract are now in progress. Bouvet is also the nominated candidate for frame agreements in the four other regions. A substantial call-off of services is expected under these contracts, which are likely to contribute to growth for the company in Sweden.

Bouvet has a solid customer base in Sweden. New assignments were awarded during the quarter by such clients as ICA, Nobina, the Swedish Transport Agency, Affinion, Ikano, Skåne Region and Vattenfall.

Sesam

Sesam is a platform developed by Bouvet for cross-system information integration. It permits data to be acquired easily from different systems, integrated and distributed to other systems. Sesam also supports cross-system data analysis and searching. It is sold as a subscription service, and has been established as a separate business unit in Bouvet. Subscription fees depend on how many systems the customer wants to integrate and the level of service required.

The National Archive of Norway gathers information from a large number of public-sector enterprises. It launched a pilot project during the fourth quarter which aims to realise continuous harvesting of documents for archiving with the aid of Sesam.

During the quarter, the Directorate for Cultural Heritage entered into a frame agreement with Bouvet on using Sesam for its cultural heritage portal. Statnett and Hafslund have also scaled up their use of the platform.

Employees

The company exceeded 1 000 personnel during the quarter, and had 1 008 employees at 31 December. That represented an increase of 46 from 30 September and 77 from the same date in 2013. Nevertheless, solid expertise and satisfied employees are more important for Bouvet than growth.

Risk

The group is exposed at any time to various forms of operational, market and financial risk. The board and executive management work continuously on risk management and control. This is described in more detail under

Results from the company's annual employee satisfaction survey were available in the fourth quarter. They yielded a very positive picture and proposals for the company's future development. Ninety-one per cent of respondents said that, all things considered, Bouvet is a fine place to work.

corporate governance in the annual report for 2013 (section 10: risk management and internal control). In the board's view, no significant changes occurred over the past three months in the various risks to which the group is exposed.

Prospects

Digitisation of society and in enterprises will continue. Making precise predictions about the speed and direction of this process in the various sectors is difficult. Under these conditions, the ability to adapt quickly will be important. Bouvet achieved growth in 2014 despite a big decline in turnover from Statoil, its largest client. That shows the company is well able to adapt to the market, which will also be important in coming years.

The Norwegian Productivity Commission indicates in its report that better use must be made of the potential offered

Contacts

Sverre Hurum President and CEO Tel: +47 23 40 60 00 | +47 91 35 00 47 by ICT and digital communication. It notes that the knowledge economy will have increasing significance for productivity growth. Bouvet is part of and a supplier to this knowledge economy. The same considerations apply in Sweden.

With its commitment to expertise and innovation, Bouvet is well positioned for this development. Everything is accordingly in place for continued growth by the company.

Erik Stubø CFO Tel: +47 23 40 60 00 | +47 95 03 60 11

Declaration by the board and the chief executive

We hereby confirm to the best of our knowledge that the interim financial statements for the fourth quarter and the preliminary accounts for period from 1 January to 31 December 2014 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, and that the information in the financial statements provides a true and fair picture of the overall assets, liabilities, financial position and financial results of the Bouvet ASA group. We also confirm to the best of our knowledge that the interim report provides a true and fair view of important events in the accounting period and their influence on the interim financial statements, the most important risk and uncertainty factors facing the business in the next accounting period, and significant transactions with close associates.

Oslo, 24 February 2015 The board of directors of Bouvet ASA

Åge Danielsen Chair of the board Randi Helene Røed Deputy chair

Grethe Høiland Director

Ingebrigt Steen Jensen Director

Egil Christen Dahl Director

Sverre Hurum President and CEO

Consolidated income statement

NOK 1 000 UNAUDITED
OCT-DECS
2014
UNAUDITED
OCT-DECS
2013
CHANGE CHANGE % UNAUDITED
JAN-DEC
2014
JAN-DEC
2013
CHANGE CHANGE %
REVENUE 313 196 298 282 14 914 5,0 % 1 132 598 1 112 774 19 824 1,8 %
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of sales 38 811 36 714 2 097 5,7 % 136 645 151 996 -15 351 -10,1 %
Personell expenses 217 375 200 695 16 680 8,3 % 783 760 743 334 40 426 5,4 %
Depreciation fixed assets 2 700 2 311 389 16,8 % 10 201 9 404 797 8,5 %
Amortisation intangible assets 1 611 394 1 217 308,9 % 3 138 1 303 1 835 140,8 %
Other operating expenses 33 364 30 934 2 430 7,9 % 119 692 111 644 8 048 7,2 %
Total operating expenses 293 861 271 048 22 813 8,4 % 1 053 436 1 017 681 35 755 3,5 %
Operating profit 19 335 27 234 -7 899 -29,0 % 79 162 95 093 -15 931 -16,8 %
FINANCIAL ITEMS
Other interest income 629 802 -173 -21,6 % 2 616 2 599 17 0,7 %
Other financial income 729 72 657 912,5 % 860 310 550 177,4 %
Other interest expense -85 -83 -2 -2,4 % -358 -328 -30 -9,1 %
Other finance expense -164 -103 -61 -59,2 % -703 -536 -167 -31,2 %
Net financial items 1 109 688 421 61,2 % 2 415 2 045 370 18,1 %
Ordinary profit before tax 20 444 27 922 -7 478 -26,8 % 81 577 97 138 -15 561 -16,0 %
Income tax expense
Tax expense on ordinary profit 6 745 7 881 -1 136 -14,4 % 24 596 27 297 -2 701 -9,9 %
Total tax expense 6 745 7 881 -1 136 -14,4 % 24 596 27 297 -2 701 -9,9 %
Profit for the period 13 699 20 041 -6 342 -31,6 % 56 981 69 841 -12 860 -18,4 %
Assigned to:
Shareholders in parent company 13 301 19 707 55 737 68 677
Non-controlling interests 398 334 1 244 1 164

Statement of other income and costs

NOK 1 000 UNAUDITED
OCT-DECS
2014
UNAUDITED
OCT-DECS
2013
CHANGE CHANGE % UNAUDITED
JAN-DEC
2014
JAN-DEC
2013
CHANGE CHANGE %
Items that may be reclassified through
profit or loss in subsequent periods
Currency translation differences -201 -15 -186 N/A -339 336 -674 -200,9 %
Sum other income and costs -201 -15 -186 N/A -339 336 -674 -200,9 %
Profit for the period 13 699 20 041 -6 342 -31,6 % 56 981 69 841 -12 860 -18,4 %
Total profit 13 498 20 026 -6 528 -32,6 % 56 642 70 177 -13 534 -19,3 %
Assigned to:
Shareholders in parent company 13 100 19 692 55 398 69 013
Non-controlling interests 398 334 1 244 1 164
Diluted earnings per share 1,29 1,92 -0,63 -32,7 % 5,39 6,67 -1,29 -19,3 %
Earnings per share 1,31 1,94 -0,63 -32,7 % 5,45 6,75 -1,30 -19,2 %

Consolidated balance sheet

NOK 1 000 UNAUDITED
31.12.2014
31.12.2013 CHANGE CHANGE %
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Deferred tax asset 214 155 59 38,1 %
Goodwill 31 230 18 745 12 485 66,6 %
Other intangible assets 15 125 6 001 9 124 152,0 %
Total intangible assets 46 569 24 901 21 668 87,0 %
FIXED ASSETS
Office equipment 10 088 9 733 355 3,6 %
Office machines and vehicles 2 682 1 941 741 38,2 %
IT equipment 11 576 11 044 532 4,8 %
Total fixed assets 24 346 22 718 1 628 7,2 %
FINANCIAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Other long-term receivables 11 11 0 0,0 %
Total financial non-current assets 11 11 0 0,0 %
Total non-current assets 70 926 47 630 23 296 48,9 %
CURRENT ASSETS
Work in progress 106 625 84 476 22 149 26,2 %
Trade accounts receivable 131 129 125 451 5 678 4,5 %
Other short-term receivables 20 027 18 658 1 369 7,3 %
Cash and cash equivalents 118 568 169 222 -50 654 -29,9 %
Total current assets 376 349 397 807 -21 458 -5,4 %
TOTAL ASSETS 447 275 445 437 1 838 0,4 %

Consolidated balance sheet

NOK 1 000 UNAUDITED
31.12.2014
31.12.2013 CHANGE CHANGE %
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
PAID-IN CAPITAL
Share capital 10 250 10 250 0 0,0 %
Own shares - nominal value -20 -19 -1 5,3 %
Share premium fund 10 000 10 000 0 0,0 %
Total paid-in capital 20 230 20 231 -1 0,0 %
EARNED EQUITY
Other equity 130 128 136 869 -6 741 -4,9 %
Total earned equity 130 128 136 869 -6 741 -4,9 %
Non-controlling interests 3 174 2 729 445 16,3 %
Total equity 153 532 159 829 -6 297 -3,9 %
DEBT
LONG-TERM DEBT
Deferred tax 370 0 370 N/A
Other provisions for obligations 513 0 513 N/A
Total long-term debt 883 0 883 N/A
SHORT-TERM DEBT
Trade accounts payable 36 733 31 863 4 870 15,3 %
Income tax payable 24 176 28 557 -4 381 -15,3 %
Public duties payable 109 388 106 347 3 041 2,9 %
Other short-term debt 122 563 118 841 3 722 3,1 %
Total short-term debt 292 860 285 608 7 252 2,5 %
Total liabilities 293 743 285 608 8 135 2,8 %
SUM EGENKAPITAL OG GJELD 447 275 445 437 1 838 0,4 %

Consolidated statement of cash flows

NOK 1 000 UNAUDITED
OCT-DEC 2014
UNAUDITED
OCT-DEC 2013
UNAUDITED
JAN-DEC 2014
JAN-DEC 2013
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Ordinary profit before tax
27 922 81 577 97 138
20 444
Paid tax -8 326 7 474 -28 284 -19 847
(Gain)/loss on sale of fixed assets -13 -51 -215 -41
Ordinary depreciation 2 700 2 311 10 201 9 404
Amortisation intangible assets 1 611 394 3 138 1 303
Share based payments 1 286 990 4 828 3 980
Changes in work in progress, accounts receivable and accounts payable 4 004 14 776 -22 957 -12 026
Changes in other accruals 39 930 39 018 4 035 19 469
Net cash flow from operating activities 61 636 92 835 52 322 99 381
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of fixed assets 152 123 452 1 293
Purchase of fixed assets -3 172 -3 612 -12 065 -10 746
Purchase of intangible assets -1 554 0 -4 021 -1 660
Purchase of business -12 250 0 -12 250 0
Investment in subsidiaries - net cash 392 0 -5 517 0
Net cash flow from investing activities -16 431 -3 488 -33 402 -11 114
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of own shares -12 800 0 -12 800 -11 539
Sales of own shares 7 069 6 671 7 069 6 671
Dividend payments 0 0 -62 300 -52 022
Net cash flow from financing activities -5 731 6 671 -68 031 -56 891
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents 39 474 96 018 -49 111 31 377
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period * 79 094 73 204 167 679 137 845
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 118 568 169 222 118 568 169 222

* Cash and cash equivalents in the period Jan-Des 2014 is adjusted with cash flow NOK 1 543 thousand from aquicition of subsidiary during the period.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SHARE
CAPITAL
OWN SHARES SHARE
PREMIUM
TOTAL
PAID-IN
EQUITY
OTHER
EQUITY
NON
CONTROLLING
INTERESTS
TOTAL
EQUITY
10 250 -1 10 000 20 249 119 756 2 336 142 341
0 69 013 1 164 70 177
-18 -18 -4 850 -4 868
0 4 200 4 200
0 -51 250 -771 -52 021
10 250 -19 10 000 20 231 136 869 2 729 159 829
10 250 -19 10 000 20 231 136 869 2 729 159 829
55 398 1 244 56 642
-1 -1 -5 661 -5 662
5 021 0 5 021
-61 500 -800 -62 300
10 250 -20 10 000 20 230 130 128 3 174 153 532

Notes

Note 1: Accounting principles

The group made no changes to the accounting principles applied in 2014. This interim report is presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations determined by the European Union, and have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34. The interim financial statements have not been audited, do not include all the information required in annual financial statements and should be viewed in conjunction with the group's annual report for 2013.

Key figures Group

NOK 1 000 OCT-DEC 2014 OCT-DEC 2013 CHANGE % JAN-DEC 2014 JAN-DEC 2013 CHANGE %
INCOME STATEMENT
Operating revenue
313 196 298 282 5,0 % 1 132 598 1 112 774 1,8 %
EBITDA 23 646 29 939 -21,0 % 92 501 105 800 -12,6 %
Operating profit (EBIT) 19 335 27 234 -29,0 % 79 162 95 093 -16,8 %
Ordinary profit before tax 20 444 27 922 -26,8 % 81 577 97 138 -16,0 %
Profit for the period 13 699 20 041 -31,6 % 56 981 69 841 -18,4 %
EBITDA-margin 7,5 % 10,0 % -24,8 % 8,2 % 9,5 % -14,1 %
EBIT-margin 6,2 % 9,1 % -32,4 % 7,0 % 8,5 % -18,2 %
BALANCE SHEET
Non-current assets 70 926 47 630 48,9 % 70 926 47 630 48,9 %
Current assets 376 349 397 807 -5,4 % 376 349 397 807 -5,4 %
Total assets 447 275 445 437 0,4 % 447 275 445 437 0,4 %
Equity 153 532 159 829 -3,9 % 153 532 159 829 -3,9 %
Long-term debt 883 0 N/A 883 0 N/A
Short-term debt 292 860 285 608 2,5 % 292 860 285 608 2,5 %
Equity ratio 34,3 % 35,9 % -4,3 % 34,3 % 35,9 % -4,3 %
Liquidity ratio 1,29 1,39 -7,7 % 1,29 1,39 -7,7 %
CASH FLOW
Net cash flow operations 61 636 92 835 -33,6 % 52 322 99 381 -47,4 %
Net free cash flow 45 205 89 347 -49,4 % 18 921 88 267 -78,6 %
Net cash flow 39 474 96 018 -58,9 % -49 111 31 377 -256,5 %
Cash flow margin 19,7 % 31,1 % -36,8 % 4,6 % 8,9 % -48,3 %
SHARE INFORMATION
Number of shares 10 250 000 10 250 000 0,0 % 10 250 000 10 250 000 0,0 %
Weighted average basic shares outstanding 10 189 450 10 156 624 0,3 % 10 220 261 10 174 317 0,5 %
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 10 317 878 10 277 259 0,4 % 10 346 049 10 292 902 0,5 %
EBIT per share 1,85 2,64 -29,9 % 7,59 9,20 -17,5 %
Diluted EBIT per share 1,83 2,61 -30,0 % 7,49 9,09 -17,5 %
Earnings per share 1,31 1,94 -32,7 % 5,45 6,75 -19,2 %
Diluted earnings per share 1,29 1,92 -32,8 % 5,39 6,67 -19,3 %
Equity per share 14,98 15,59 -3,9 % 14,98 15,59 -3,9 %
Dividend per share 0,00 0,00 N/A 6,00 5,00 20,0 %
EMPLOYEES
Number of employees (year end) 1 008 931 8,3 % 1 008 931 8,3 %
Average number of employees 995 928 7,2 % 958 908 5,5 %
Operating revenue per employee 315 321 -2,0 % 1 182 1 225 -3,5 %
Operating cost per employee 295 292 1,2 % 1 100 1 121 -1,9 %
EBIT per employee 19 29 -33,8 % 83 105 -21,1 %

Definitions

Cash flow margin Net cash flow operations / Operating revenue
Diluted earnings per share Profit for the period assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average diluted
shares outstanding
Diluted EBIT per share EBIT assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average diluted shares
outstanding
Dividend per share Paid dividend per share througout the year
Earnings per share Profit for the period assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average basic
shares outstanding
EBIT Operating profit
EBIT per employee EBIT / average number of employees
EBIT per share EBIT assigned to shareholders in parent company / weighted average basic shares outstanding
EBITDA Operating profit + depreciation fixed assets and intangible assets
EBITDA-margin EBITDA / operating revenue
EBIT-margin EBIT / operating revenue
Equity per share Equity / number of shares
Equity ratio Equity / total assets
Liquidity ratio Current assets / Short-term debt
Net free cash flow Net cash flow operations - Net cash flow investments
Number of shares Number of issued shares at the end of the year
Operating cost per employee Operating cost / average number of employees
Operating revenue per employee Operating revenue / average number of employees
Weighted average basic shares outstanding Issued shares adjusted for own shares on average for the year
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding Issued shares adjusted for own shares and share scheme on average for the year

Local presence gives closeness to our customers

The Group has offices in Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen, Haugesund, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Arendal, Skien, Sandvika, Sandefjord, Malmö, Örebro and Stockholm. Our philosophy is that competence should be utilized across the company, while projects are attached locally. This means that our customers will have a local account manager and project manager, but access to competence independent of its location.

OSLO

Sandakerveien 24c, bygg D11 Box 4430 Nydalen 0403 Oslo Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00

ARENDAL

Vikaveien 29 4817 His Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00

BERGEN

Solheimsgaten 15 5058 Bergen Tel: (+47) 55 20 09 17

GRENLAND

Klostergata 33 Klosterøya 3732 Skien Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00 KRISTIANSAND Kjøita 25 4630 Kristiansand Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00

STAVANGER Fabrikkveien 10 4033 Stavanger Tel: (+47) 51 20 00 20

Nedre Strandgata 33 Box 344 Sentrum 4022 Stavanger Tel: (+47) 52 82 10 17

HAUGESUND Diktervegen 8 5538 Haugesund Tel: (+47) 52 82 10 17 TRONDHEIM Kjøpmannsgata 35 7011 Trondheim Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00

SANDVIKA Leif Tronstadsplass 6 1337 Sandvika Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00

SANDEFJORD Klinestadmoen 9 3241 Sandefjord Tel: (+47) 23 40 60 00

STOCKHOLM Arenavägen 45, 16 tr 121 77 Johanneshov Tel: (+46) 8 578 771 00 MALMÖ Södergatan 3 211 34 Malmö Tel: (+46) 40 636 60 00

ÖREBRO Klostergatan 3 70361 Örebro Tel: (+46) 0 709 431 411

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