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Brunel International N.V.

Earnings Release Feb 17, 2023

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Q4 and FY 2022 results Press Release

Brunel's strong execution in chosen and fast growing markets drives a strong performance in 2022

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Amsterdam, 17 February 2023 – Brunel International N.V. (Brunel; BRNL), a global provider of flexible workforce solutions and expertise, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results.

Key points Q4 2022

  • Gross profit and EBIT increased by 11% and 13% respectively, despite 2 working days less (impact of EUR 4.6 million)
  • Revenue up 29% (20% like-for-like) at EUR 316.3 million (up 33% per working day)

Key points full year 2022

  • EBIT increased 28% (reported and like-for-like) to EUR 60.9 million to highest level in the last 8 years
  • Revenue up 31% (19% like-for-like) to EUR 1.2 billion
  • Strong net cash position maintained at EUR 77.8 million

  • 0 - Brunel International N.V. Quarterly Report 2022-Q4

  • Earnings per share of EUR 0.58

  • Proposed dividend of EUR 0.55 (pay-out: 95%), up 22% year-on-year

"We ended the year with another quarter of high growth. In Q4, revenue per working day increased by 33% and despite two less working days on average, we managed to increase our EBIT by 13%. Over the full year 2022, EBIT was up 28% at EUR 60.9 million, the highest level in the past 8 years. Our performance demonstrates Brunel's unique position in fast growing market segments, the success of our strategy and our ability to take advantage of the megatrends towards a more sustainable world.

Yet, 2022 has also been a turbulent year. Many global events impacted our clients, internal teams and our specialists. The war in

Ukraine led to the discontinuation of our operations in Russia in Q2 which impacted our results and footprint. The recent disaster in Turkey and Syria has deep impact on those effected. We are relieved that no Brunel colleague was harmed by the earthquake and we don't expect any business impact. Our thoughts and sympathy are with everybody involved.

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At the same time, the high commodity prices and the increased need for LNG and renewable energy installations, have been accelerating our growth. The integration of our renewable energy recruitment specialist brand Taylor Hopkinson has been very successful and contributed to our growth in renewable energy well beyond expectations; 12% of our gross profit is now generated in renewable energy, up from 4% last year. With energy transition and circularity as big global themes, we also expect strong growth in the renewables sector to continue in the years to come. Lastly, the integration of ICE, the Singapore-based commissioning company we acquired in Q3, is well underway. Their capabilities provide a great addition to our skill set and portfolio of services and will be contributing to our growth and profitability in 2023.

Our Brunellers continued to connect more specialists to client's pioneering projects across the world. We are impressed with and grateful for their dedication and hard work which have led to both highly engaged clients and specialists as well as a high level of recruitment services delivery and strong group performance.

In 2022, we have also continued to reduce our already downsized carbon footprint. As a result Brunel has become carbon neutral, taking into account that for certain elements that cannot be reduced such as contractors traveling to project locations, we are compensating emissions in the form of high-quality and certified carbon credits. We are proud to have achieved this milestone as it underpins our ambition and commitment to contribute to a better and greener planet.

We are now 2 years down the road of our ambitious strategic 5-year plan and we are well on track. Our outlook remains positive. We expect to continue to grow our revenue, gross margin and EBIT as we will connect more and more specialists to pioneering projects supporting our clients in their energy and digital transitions."

ESG strategy

Q4 2022 marked by the 10th anniversary of the Brunel Foundation in December. Starting in the Netherlands in 2012 as a voluntary initiative, the Foundation went global in 2019, with a clear sight on two focal points: people and planet. Together with its community members, the Brunel Foundation works towards a better future for professionals and a better planet for future professionals. As part of the festivities the Brunel Foundation organized Brunel's first internal auction, raising money for Seven Clean Seas, whose mission is to preserve the marine environment by ridding the ocean of plastic for good. All Brunellers were invited to donate an item or their time to benefit from their talent or passion, or to bid on the items.

Trash 'n Trace and the Brunel Foundation Forest

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In Q4, Brunellers around the world continued rolling up their sleeves to pick litter. The numbers in our Global Trash 'n Trace Challenge with Litterati grew to 382,000 pieces of litter picked and registered in our challenge. In addition, we brought the size of our Brunel Foundation Forest to a total of 17,000 trees worldwide. In line with our ESG strategy, we're supporting this initiative of reforestation by our trusted partner EcoMatcher, taking part in long-lasting climate action, contributing to making earth a greener planet.

Progress on targets in Q4

Financial Targets Non-financial Targets
Revenue
Target:
High single digit YOY
growth (as of 2022)
CP%
Target:
YOY GP% growth in
each region
# of Specialists
Target:
~ 15,000 connected in
2025
Engagement
Target:
Client, contractor and
employee NPS >25
Progress:
31% revenue growth
YOY (organically 22%)
Progress:
On track in most
regions
Progress:
11,200 specialists in Q4
2022
Progress:
Again far above target
in Q4 2022
Rev/FITE
Target:
Higher billing rates
each year
Progress:
Revenue per FTE is
28% higher in 2022
compared to 2021
EBITGP
Target:
Conversion ratio >30%
in 2025
Progress:
Year 2022- 24.1%
(Q4 2022 - 27.1%)
Net Zero-emission plan
Target:
Reduce footprint to 100% compensation in 2030
Progress:
Reduction plan well underway
Remaining emission fully offset as of 2022
SDC's
Retention
EBIT
Target:
>6% in 2025
Progress:
Year 2022- 5.2% (Q4 2022 -5.6%)
Target:
Improve YOY average
retention rate with 1
month
Progress:
On track
Target:
Continued commitment
to SDG's 4,5.7.10,12.14
Progress:
17.000 trees to all
Brunellers

Contents

Q4 and FY 2022 results: Brunel's strong execution in chosen and fast growing markets drives a strong performance in 2022

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  • Performance

  • Appendix to the press release 17 February 2023

  • 3 - Brunel International N.V. Quarterly Report 2022-Q4

Brunel International (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 316.3 245.4 a
29%
1,181.8 899.7 d
31%
Gross Profit 65.7 59.4 11% 252.1 210.6 20%
Gross margin 20.8% 24.2% 21.3% 23.4%
Operating costs 46.9 43.7 b
7%
187.0 162.9 e
15%
Operating result 18.8 15.7 19% 65.1 47.7 37%
Earn out related share
based payments* 1.0 - 4.2 -
EBIT 17.8 15.7 c
13%
60.9 47.7 f
28%
EBIT % 5.6% 6.4% 5.2% 5.3%
Average directs 11,148 10,728 4% 11,187 9,909 13%
Average indirects 1,478 1,344 10% 1,452 1,313 11%
Ratio direct / Indirect 7.5 8.0 7.7 7.5
a 20 % like-for-like d 19 % like-for-like

b -2 % like-for-like e 5 % like-for-like

c 20 % like-for-like f 28 % like-for-like

Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies, acquisitions and divestments

*Relates to the acquisition related expenses for Taylor Hopkinson

In Q4 2022, revenue increased by 29% or EUR 70.9 million year-on-year, while revenue per working day grew by 33%. Almost all regions achieved double digit revenue growth per working day. Gross profit and EBIT increased by 11% and 13% respectively.

On average, Q4 2022 had 2 less working days compared to Q4 2021, which had the largest impact on our activity levels in the DACH region and the Netherlands. The total negative impact on gross profit and EBIT amounted to EUR 4.6 million. Adjusted for this effect, EBITmargin for Q4 would be at 6.9%, and hence higher than Q4 2021, despite certain mix changes.

For FY 2022, EBIT came in 28% higher at EUR 60.9 million. Due to the acquisition related expenses, Taylor Hopkinson did not yet contribute to EBIT. EBIT % ended at 5.2%. Hence, we remain ahead of our plan to achieve an EBIT % of higher than 6% as of 2025.

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Gross profit (net fees) per vertical

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The breakdown of gross profit per vertical is as follows:

2022 2021
Conventional Energy 62.0 25% 50.1 24%
Renewable Energy 29.6 12% 7.5 4%
Future Mobility 25.3 10% 23.7 11%
Mining 12.4 5% 7.2 3%
Infrastructure 12.1 5% 13.7 6%
Engineering 43.2 17% 44.9 21%
Life Sciences 10.7 4% 11.5 5%
Other 56.8 23% 52.1 25%
Total 252.1 100% 210.6 100%

We managed to achieve growth in all our markets. Renewable energy benefitted from the acquisition of Taylor Hopkinson in December 2021. Growth in this vertical was further supported by high levels of capital investments causing a strong uptick in demand for our specialists. Other mainly covers our services in the public sector and financial service industry in The Netherlands.

Q4 2022 and FY 2022 results by division

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Summary (amounts in EUR million)

Revenue Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
DACH region 57.0 53.9 6% 229.2 218.6 5%
The Netherlands 50.3 49.6 2% 190.3 186.1 2%
Australasia 45.1 31.4 44% 161.9 109.0 48%
Middle East & India 39.8 31.8 25% 143.3 107.6 33%
Americas 40.4 27.6 47% 146.6 96.8 51%
Rest of world 83.6 51.2 63% 310.6 181.5 71%
Total 316.3 245.4 29% 1181.8 899.7 31%
Gross Profit Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
DACH region 19.1 20.9 -8% 81.0 79.0 2%
The Netherlands 14.7 16.8 -12% 55.7 57.1 -2%
Australasia 4.7 3.0 56% 16.2 10.9 48%
Middle East & India 7.2 5.5 30% 23.9 17.8 34%
Americas 5.6 3.8 45% 19.9 12.9 54%
Rest of world 14.4 9.4 53% 55.4 32.8 69%
Total 65.7 59.4 11% 252.1 210.6 20%
EBIT Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
DACH region 5.6 7.4 -25% 24.4 24.2 1%
The Netherlands 4.9 6.1 -19% 16.7 17.7 -6%
Australasia 1.2 0.2 478% 3.3 0.7 358%
Middle East & India 4.6 3.1 49% 14.3 9.8 45%
Americas 1.0 0.2 333% 2.6 0.5 419%
Rest of world 2.7 1.9 40% 10.7 7.0 54%
Unallocated -2.2 -3.3 33% -11.0 -12.3 11%
Total 17.8 15.7 13% 60.9 47.7 28%

PERFORMANCE BY REGION DACH region (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 57.0 53.9 6% 229.2 218.6 5%
Gross Profit 19.1 20.9 -8% 81.0 79.0 2%
Gross margin 33.5% 38.7% 35.3% 36.2%
Operating costs 13.5 13.5 0% 56.6 54.8 3%
EBIT 5.6 7.4 -25% 24.4 24.2 1%
EBIT % 9.8% 13.8% 10.6% 11.1%
Average directs 2,114 1,997 6% 2,042 1,951 5%
Average indirects 414 391 6% 405 381 6%
Ratio direct / Indirect 5.1 5.1 5.0 5.1

The DACH region includes Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic.

Revenue per working day increased by 10% in Q4 2022 as the result of headcount growth and higher rates, offset by a lower productivity. The demand for specialists at our clients remained at a high level, with our growth determined by our success to attract the right professionals. Productivity was lower due to a high illness of on average 7% in Q4.

Gross margin adjusted for working days stood at 36.2% in Q4 2022 (Q4 2021: 38.7%). The year-on-year decrease in gross margin is caused by the lower productivity.

Operating cost remained at the same level. The decrease in EBIT compared to Q4 2021 is primarily the result of the three less working days (impact EUR 2.4 million).

The headcount development in 2022 is as follows:

Headcount as of December 31st 2022 was 2,133 (2021: 2,001).

Working days: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2023 65 60 65 61 251 2022 63 61 66 62 252 2021 63 60 66 65 254

Brunel Netherlands (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 50.3 49.6 2% 190.3 186.1 2%
Gross Profit 14.7 16.8 -12% 55.7 57.1 -2%
Gross margin 29.3% 33.8% 29.3% 30.7%
Operating costs 9.8 10.7 -8% 39.0 39.4 -1%
EBIT 4.9 6.1 -19% 16.7 17.7 -6%
EBIT % 9.7% 12.2% 8.7% 9.5%
Average directs 1,687 1,740 -3% 1,667 1,720 -3%
Average indirects 282 276 2% 279 281 -1%
Ratio direct / Indirect 6.0 6.3 6.0 6.1

Revenue per working day increased by 4% as the decline in headcount was more than offset by higher rates. The start in 2023 is promising, with the headcount being on the same level as in 2022.

The gross margin adjusted for working days is 30.8% in Q4 2022 (Q4 2021: 33.8%). The yearon-year decrease in gross margin is caused by a lower productivity: illness, bench and holidays were at a higher level than in Q4 2021.

Operating cost decreased due to lower bonus and marketing cost. The decrease in EBIT compared to Q4 2021 is the result of the two less working days (impact EUR 1.1 million).

The headcount development in 2022 is as follows:

Headcount as of December 31st 2022 was 1,718 (2021: 1,764).

Working days:

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
2023 65 61 65 63 254
2022 64 61 66 64 255
2021 63 61 66 66 256

Australasia (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 45.1 31.4 a
44%
161.9 109.0 d
48%
Gross Profit 4.7 3.0 56% 16.2 10.9 48%
Gross margin 10.5% 9.7% 10.0% 10.0%
Operating costs 3.5 2.8 b
25%
12.9 10.2 e
26%
EBIT 1.2 0.2 c
478%
3.3 0.7 f
358%
EBIT % 2.7% 0.7% 2.0% 0.7%
Average directs 1,479 1,119 32% 1,375 991 39%
Average indirects 109 100 10% 107 91 17%
Ratio direct / Indirect 13.5 11.2 12.9 10.9
a 39 % like-for-like d 40 % like-for-like

b 23 % like-for-like e 21 % like-for-like

c 424 % like-for-like f 303 % like-for-like

Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies, acquisitions and divestments

Australasia includes Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Our key markets in Australasia are conventional energy and mining, but we also achieved significant growth in renewable energy, infrastructure and IT. As a result of the growth and the efficiency of our organization, profitability has increased significantly both for Q4 and FY 2022, and we are slightly ahead of our plan to achieve our EBIT % target of 4% for 2025 for this region.

In Australia we see a lot of activities in all our main markets, so we expect the growth to continue in the foreseeable future.

Middle East & India (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 39.8 31.8 a
25%
143.3 107.6 d
33%
Gross Profit 7.2 5.5 30% 23.9 17.8 34%
Gross margin 18.0% 17.4% 16.7% 16.5%
Operating costs 2.6 2.4 b
8%
9.6 8.0 e
20%
EBIT 4.6 3.1 c
49%
14.3 9.8 f
45%
EBIT % 11.6% 9.8% 9.9% 9.1%
Average directs 2,281 2,307 -1% 2,235 2,119 5%
Average indirects 153 127 20% 139 125 11%
Ratio direct / Indirect 14.9 18.2 16.0 16.9
a 15 % like-for-like d 20 % like-for-like
b -2 % like-for-like e 11 % like-for-like
c 35 % like-for-like f 29 % like-for-like

Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies, acquisitions and divestments

Middle East & India includes Qatar, Kuwait, U.A.E., Saudi, Oman, Kurdistan, Iraq and India.

Revenue in Q4 2022 increased as a result of the extension of infrastructure and conventional energy projects in Qatar and conventional energy project in India. Due to the World Cup event in Qatar, we were not able to do any shutdown projects, which are typical for Q4.

Like in the last couple of years, Qatar has been the biggest contributor to our results, with LNG and Infrastructure as main markets. In 2022, we also achieved strong growth in India in a diverse portfolio of conventional energy projects and clients, and Dubai, as a result of the increased activities on the yards for construction.

Our team in the Middle East managed the growth with only limited investments in our internal organization. This operational leverage, at stable gross margins, resulted in a strong EBIT margin of 10% for FY 2022.

Americas (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 40.4 27.6 a
47%
146.6 96.8 51% d
Gross Profit 5.6 3.8 45% 19.9 12.9 54%
Gross margin 13.8% 13.9% 13.6% 13.4%
Operating costs 4.6 3.6 b
28%
17.3 12.4 40% e
EBIT 1.0 0.2 c
333%
2.6 0.5 f
419%
EBIT % 2.4% 0.8% 1.8% 0.5%
Average directs 1,012 832 22% 929 809 15%
Average indirects 137 106 29% 125 103 21%
Ratio direct / Indirect 7.4 7.8 7.4 7.8
a 34 % like-for-like d 36 % like-for-like
b 16 % like-for-like e 26 % like-for-like
c 266 % like-for-like f 335 % like-for-like

Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies, acquisitions and divestments

The Americas include Canada, United States, Mexico, Guyana and Brazil.

Main markets are conventional energy and mining. The biggest contributor to growth in Q4 and FY 2022 was the USA driven by the growth in our main markets. Canada and Brazil also contributed to growth, despite the finalization of large projects in these countries during the course of the year.

In 2022, we invested significantly in our organization in this region, to enable the continued growth at a very high pace. Despite the related increase in operating cost, we managed to significantly improve profitability.

Rest of world (unaudited)

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P&L amounts in EUR million

Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Δ% FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 83.6 51.2 a
63%
310.6 181.5 d
71%
Gross Profit 14.4 9.4 53% 55.4 32.8 69%
Gross margin 17.2% 18.3% 17.8% 18.1%
Operating costs 10.7 7.5 b
43%
40.5 25.8 e
57%
Operating result 3.7 1.9 14.9 7.0
Earn out related share 1.0 - 4.2 -
based payments*
EBIT 2.7 1.9 c
40%
10.7 7.0 f
54%
EBIT % 3.2% 3.8% 3.5% 3.8%
Average directs 2,575 2,734 -6% 2,939 2,320 27%
Average indirects 323 295 9% 338 274 24%
Ratio direct / Indirect 8.0 9.3 8.7 8.5
a 38 % like-for-like d 32 % like-for-like

b -2 % like-for-like e 6 % like-for-like

c 225 % like-for-like f 114 % like-for-like

Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies, acquisitions and divestments

*Relates to the acquisition related expenses for Taylor Hopkinson

Rest of world includes Asia, Taylor Hopkinson, Russia & Caspian (up to May 22), Belgium and our energy activities in Europe & Africa.

Asia had a very strong Q4 2022, with high revenue and EBIT growth in almost all countries we are active in. Biggest contributor to the growth were the large construction projects for the energy market, but we are also making good progress in our diversification to life science and other industries.

Taylor Hopkinson had an overall very strong year, and managed to achieve steep growth. Based on their market leading position in the renewable sector, they were able to attract many senior professionals for our clients.

Our energy activities in Europe & Africa developed at pace with the strong market growth.

In Q2 2022 we sold our Russian activities to local management. Revenue and EBIT included in our 2022 results amounted to EUR 18 million and EUR 0.8 million respectively.

Tax and net profit

The effective tax rate increased from 29.7% in 2021 to 35.2% in 2022. This is mainly due to the loss on the disposal of the activities in Russia, which is not tax deductible. Net profit came in at EUR 30.8 million (2021: EUR 33.0 million), down 7% and resulting in earnings per share of EUR 0.56 (2021: EUR 0.61).

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Dividend

We propose a cash dividend of EUR 0.55 per share over the 2022 financial year, which represents a pay-out ratio of 95%.

Cash position

The net cash balance at 31 December is EUR 77.8 million (EUR 112.0 per 31 December 2021), of which EUR 15.5 million is restricted (EUR 18.3 per 31 December 2021). The decrease in net cash is mainly the result of the increase in working capital as a result of our high revenue growth. Cash collection has improved in 2022, with our total days outstanding decreasing by 7 days compared to 2021.

Outlook Q1 2023

We expect the current growth to continue in Q1 2023. Normally our revenue declines in Q1 due to seasonality in productivity and the drop in headcount at the change of the year. Our growth will make up for this, resulting in a revenue in Q1 2023 that will be at the same level as in Q4 2022. Operating cost will increase due to salary increases and continued investments in our organisation to support the high growth rate.

For further information:

Jilko Andringa CEO Brunel International N.V. tel.: +31(0)20 312 50 81
Peter de Laat CFO Brunel International N.V. tel.: +31(0)20 312 50 81
Graeme Maude COO Brunel International N.V. tel.: +31(0)20 312 50 81
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Brunel International N.V. is a global provider of flexible specialist workforce solutions. We deliver tailor made solutions like Recruitment, Global Mobility, Project Management, Secondment, Consultancy or scope of work for our clients, both on a global scale and on a local level. Our ability to help our clients beyond their expectations is a testament to our people and their entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge and results-driven approach. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We connect the most talented professionals with leading clients in Conventional Energy, Renewable Energy, Future Mobility, Mining, Life Sciences and Infrastructure.

Incorporated in 1975, Brunel has since become a global company with over 11,000 employees and annual revenue of EUR 1.2 billion (2022). The company is listed at Euronext Amsterdam N.V. For more information on Brunel International N.V. visit our website www.brunelinternational.net.

Financial Calendar

  • 5 May 2023 Trading update for the first quarter 2023
  • 11 May 2023 Annual General Meeting of shareholders
  • 28 July 2023 Publication half-year 2023 results
  • 3 November 2023 Trading update for the third quarter 2023

  • 13 - Brunel International N.V. Quarterly Report 2022-Q4

Certain statements in this document concern prognoses about the future financial condition and the results of operations of Brunel International N.V. as well as plans and objectives. Obviously, such prognoses involve risks and a degree of uncertainty since they concern future events and depend on circumstances that will apply then. Many factors may contribute to the actual results and developments differing from the prognoses made in this document. These factors include general economic conditions, a shortage on the job market, changes in the demand for (flexible) personnel, changes in employment legislation, future currency and interest fluctuations, future takeovers, acquisitions and disposals and the rate of technological developments. These prognoses therefore apply only on the date on which the document was compiled. The financial figures as presented in this press release are unaudited.

Appendix to the press release

Financial Highlights for the period ended 31 December (unaudited) (EUR '000)

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Revenue
Gross Profit
EBIT
FY 2022
1,181,824
252,116
60,874
FY 2021
899,668
210,584
47,650
Δ%
31%
20%
28%
Group result after tax
Non-controlling interests
30,764
-1,374
32,991
-1,992
-7%
31%
Net profit for the year 29,390 30,999 -5%
Gross profit as % of revenue
Net profit as % of revenue
21.3%
2.5%
23.4%
3.4%
-
-
Workforce
Average directs (average-YTD)
Average indirects (average-YTD)
Total
11,187
1,452
12,639
9,909
1,313
11,222
13%
11%
13%
Direct employees (period end)
Indirect employees (period end)
Total
11,083
1,479
12,562
10,836
1,410
12,246
2%
5%
3%
Earnings per share (in euro)
Earnings per share for ordinary
shareholders
Diluted earnings per share
Dividend per share
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purpose of basic
earnings per share
0.58
0.58
0.55
50,400,988
0.61
0.61
0.45
50,487,806
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purpose of diluted
earnings per share
50,538,200 50,487,806

Condensed consolidated profit & loss account for the period ended 31 December (unaudited)

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(EUR '000)

FY 2022 FY 2021 Δ%
Revenue 1,181,824 899,668 31%
Direct personnel expenses 929,708 689,084 35%
Gross Profit 252,116 210,584 20%
Staff expenses 128,549 110,178 17%
Depreciation and amortisation 21,328 18,459 16%
Other expenses 41,365 34,297 21%
Total operating costs 191,242 162,934 17%
EBIT 60,874 47,650 28%
Financial income and expenses -2,939 -719 -309%
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries -10,431 0
Share of profit of investments accounted for
using the equity method
0 0
Group result before tax 47,504 46,931 1%
Income tax 16,740 13,940 20%
Group result after tax 30,764 32,991 -7%
Attributable to:
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the
parent (ordinary shares)
29,390 30,999 -5%
Net profit/loss attributable to non-controlling
interest 1,374 1,992 -31%
Net profit for the year 30,764 32,991 -7%

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period ended 31 December (unaudited)

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(EUR '000)

FY 2022 FY 2021
Net profit 30,764 32,991
Other comprehensive income/expense
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations 9,284 11,137
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income -634 -931
8,650 10,206
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Actuarial losses on defined benefit plans 733 87
733 87
Total other comprehensive income/expense (net of tax) 9,383 10,293
Total comprehensive income 40,147 43,284
Attributable to:
Ordinary shareholders 38,625 41,082
Non-controlling interest 1,522 2,202
Total comprehensive income 40,147 43,284

Condensed consolidated balance sheet (unaudited) (EUR '000)

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31 December 2022 31 December 2021
- -
8,769 12,866
14,725 13,344
153,467 136,664
303,050 263,873
2,994 2,085
6,768 5,422
80,861 93,757
393,673 365,137
547,140 501,801
6,750 6,932
1,782 2,253
32,449 30,176
32,604 8,570
73,585 47,931
13,176 11,968
130,629 124,905
11,933 15,068
155,738 151,941
229,323 199,872
317,817 301,929
1,517 1,517
86,145 86,145
187,627 169,575
29,390 30,999
304,679 288,236
13,138 13,693
301,929
44,443
21,259
11,620
43,962
8,689
317,817 42,552
17,474
9,334
40,463
631

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity (unaudited) (EUR '000)

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2022 2021
Balance at 1 January Attributable
to ordinary
shareholders
288,236
Non
controlling
interest
13,693
Total
301,929
Attributable
to ordinary
shareholders
272,636
Non
controlling
interest
2,142
Total
274,778
Net profit/loss 29,390 1,374 30,764 30,999 1,992 32,991
Exchange differences arising
on translation of foreign
operations
9,136 148 9,284 10,927 210 11,137
Actuarial losses 733 733 87 87
Income tax relating to
components of other
comprehensive
income/expense
-634 -634 -931 -931
Total comprehensive 38,625 1,522 40,147 41,082 2,202 43,284
income/expense - 0 - 0
Cash dividend -22,680 -2,240 -24,920 -15,172 -2,084 -17,256
Acquisition of treasury shares 0 0 -1,977 -1,977
Share based payments 498 498 237 237
Acquisition of subsidiary 0 163 163 0 10,829 10,829
Contributions to equity 0 0 0 604 604
Recognition of put-option
liability
0 0 -8,570 -8,570
Balance at 31 December 304,679 13,138 317,817 288,236 13,693 301,929

Condensed consolidated Cash flow statement (unaudited) (EUR '000)

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2022 2021
Cash flow from operating activities
Result after tax
30,764 32,991
Adjustments for:
Income tax expense 16,740 13,940
Depreciation and amortisation 21,328 18,459
Exchange differences 1,352 0
Interest income -545 -600
Interest expense 1,173 620
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries 10,431 0
Other non-cash expenses 12 901
Share based payments 3,974 2,476
Changes in:
Receivables -49,818 -50,130
Provisions -183 441
Other current liabilities 11,467 9,120
Restricted cash 3,790 -1,907
-34,744 -42,476
Income tax paid -23,563 -10,236
Interest paid -754 -139
Interest received 165 780
Cash flow generated from operating activities 26,333 16,716
Cash flow from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment -3,088 -2,207
Additions to intangible fixed assets -8,183 -4,323
Disposals of property, plant and equipment 49 -9
Acquisition of subsidiaries -733 -28,628
Disposal of subsidiaries -9,497 0
Cash flow used in investing activities -21,452 -35,167
Cash flow from financing activities
Acquisition of treasury shares 0 -1,977
Dividend non-controlling interest -2,240 -2,084
Dividend ordinary shareholders -22,680 -15,172
Proceeds from drawing of loans and borrowings 18,634 0
Principal elements of lease payments -14,731 -12,665
Cash flow used in financing activities -21,017 -31,898
Total cash flow -16,136 -50,349
Cash position at 1 January 93,757 139,898
Exchange rate fluctuations 3,240 4,208
Cash position at 31 December 80,861 93,757

Segment reporting (unaudited)

Reportable segments

(EUR '000)

Revenue Gross Profit EBIT
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Segments
DACH region 229,242 218,626 80,966 79,035 24,362 24,204
Netherlands 190,326 186,123 55,727 57,112 16,652 17,713
Australasia 161,854 109,036 16,210 10,945 3,250 709
Middle East & India 143,281 107,633 23,911 17,785 14,253 9,820
Americas 146,560 96,768 19,917 12,924 2,586 498
Rest of World 310,561 181,482 55,385 32,783 10,721 6,981
Unallocated 0 0 0 0 -10,950 -12,275
Total 1,181,824 899,668 252,116 210,584 60,874 47,650

Employees

The total number of direct and indirect employees with the group companies is set out below:

Average workforce:

2022 2021
Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
DACH region 2,042 405 1,951 381
Netherlands 1,667 279 1,720 281
Australasia 1,375 107 991 91
Middle East & India 2,235 139 2,119 125
Americas 929 125 809 103
Rest of World 2,939 338 2,319 274
Unallocated - 59 - 58
Total 11,187 1,452 9,909 1,313
Total workforce 12,639 11,222
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Workforce at 31 December:

2022 2021
Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
DACH region 2,133 412 2,001 390
Netherlands 1,718 281 1,764 278
Australasia 1,491 109 1,159 102
Middle East & India 2,260 155 2,131 126
Americas 999 143 813 110
Rest of World 2,482 317 2,968 342
Unallocated - 62 - 62
Total 11,083 1,479 10,836 1,410
Total workforce 12,562 12,246

Other segment information (unaudited)

Revenue
2022 2021
Conventional Energy 460,872 362,974
Future mobility 78,141 70,998
Engineering 155,506 157,480
Mining 102,917 55,266
Renewable Energy 142,180 31,576
Infrastructure 55,654 55,079
Other 186,554 166,295
Total 1,181,824 899,668
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