Investor Presentation • Apr 16, 2019
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Company Presentation April 2019
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This presentation (the "Presentation") has been prepared by Axxis Geo Solutions AS ("AGS"), solely for the purpose of providing information about the contemplated combination (the "Transaction") between Songa Bulk ASA ("SBULK") and AGS and its subsidiaries (the "AGS Group"), which subject to closing of the Transaction is referred to herein as the "Combined Company".
This Presentation contains summary information about SBULK, the AGS Group and their respective activities. The information in this Presentation does not purport to be complete or comprehensive, and does not purport to summarise all information that an investor should consider when making an investment decision. It should be read in conjunction with SBULK's other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements at the company's ticker "SBULK" on www.newsweb.no. In accordance with the Continuing Obligations of the Oslo Stock Exchange, SBULK will make public an Information Memorandum which will contain detailed information on the Transaction and the Combined Company, and which will also contain relevant risk factors concerning the Combined Company's assets, business and operations and the market in which it operates.
This Presentation is not and should not be considered an offer or an invitation to acquire AGS shares, SBULK shares, any shares in the Combined Company or any other financial instruments or products and does not and will not form any part of any contract for the acquisition of AGS shares, SBULK shares or Combined Company shares. This Presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. SBULK shares have not been, and will not be, and the Combined Company shares will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States except in a transaction exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws. This Presentation is for information purposes only, it has not been reviewed nor approved by any public or regulatory authority and is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other offer document under Norwegian law or the law of any other applicable jurisdiction. This Presentation is not financial advice, a recommendation to acquire AGS shares, SBULK shares or Combined Company shares or accounting, legal or tax advice. It has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial or tax situation or needs of individuals. Before making an investment decision, prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own objectives, financial and tax situation and needs and seek such legal, financial and/or taxation advice as they deem necessary or appropriate to their jurisdiction.
No representation or warranty (expressed or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, including projections, estimates, targets and opinions, contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein, and, accordingly, none of SBULK, AGS, any advisor or any such persons' officers or employees accept any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of this Presentation. The information herein is subject to change, completion, supplements or amendments without notice.
The Presentation is based on the economic, regulatory, market and other conditions as in effect on the date hereof, and may contain certain forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they reflect SBULK's, AGS Group's and the Combined Company's current expectations and assumptions as to future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. It should be understood that subsequent developments may affect the information contained in this document, which neither SBULK, AGS nor its respective advisors are under an obligation to update, revise or affirm.
Nothing in this Presentation should be interpreted as a term or condition of the Transaction.
Any investment in the Combined Company involves inherent risks and is suitable only for investors who understand the risks associated with this type of investment and who can afford a loss of all or part of the investment. The Presentation and any purported liability in connection with it is subject to Norwegian law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Norwegian courts.
| 1. | Transaction |
|---|---|
| 2. | AGS at a glance |
| 3. | Company highlights |
| 4. | Appendix |







Key trends in the seismic industry forcing technology shift from streamer seismic towards Ocean Bottom Seismic


Highly capable sales and project organisation
Novel technology-agnostic node handling system

USD 70m
Scalable operations, flexible cost base
Unique OBN market position
Proven management team

Proven demand for a sought after service – OBS1 contract market now larger than 3D streamer contract




9 1) Board of Directors of the Combined Company expected to be amended in connection with the Merger to comply with statutory requirements and listing rules for Oslo Axess. Management of the combined entity to be confirmed following the merger.




Excellently positioned with novel offering in the rapidly growing USD >1bn Ocean Bottom Seismic market
Delivering fit-for-purpose seismic solutions in close collaboration with clients – ensuring lower cost and higher quality surveys
Asset light business model with a flexible cost base linked to utilisation
Novel technology-agnostic node handling system – fit for any node, any vessel
USD 122m in projects awarded 2018 – demonstrating competitive offering and market position
Proven management team with track record of developing successful seismic growth companies
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Superior imaging quality with up to 50x more data per km2 compared to traditional towed streamer 3D seismic1


| Shallow and midwater constitute 60-70% – less costly to serve |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shallow and midwater (<300m) |
Deep water | Complex geology |
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| Geography | NCS West Asia Africa Egypt Barents US GoM Sea Mexico |
US GoM Brazil West-Africa |
Red Sea Parts of US GoM |
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| Acquisition methodology |
Rope Cable ROV |
ROV |
Rope ROV |
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| % of OBS market |
60%-70% | 20%-30% AGS targeted market |
10%-20% |
Proof of concept: Aker BPcontract award – largest OBN survey in the North Sea

Delivering seismic data matching customers' true demand
Enabled by an organisation with extensive industry network, technical know-how and outgoing sales culture


Co-investing in existing North Sea MC survey, validating AGS' assessment of attractive survey


E&P companies have for a long time recognised that OBN can deliver a significant uplift in data quality. Technology development and operational efficiencies are bringing costs down to a level where large-scale exploration node surveys are becoming an attractive option to support exploration and drilling decisions. This is TGS' second OBN announcement related to 2019 investments and we are excited by the momentum that we see in this market
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Expenses linked to utilisation – no cash burn on sunk invested capital
Flexible vessel capacity – combination of one owned vessel and multiple shortterm leases

Node agnostic handling system, no capex and R&D for own equipment – nodes currently leased from Geospace

Seismic crew mainly on voyage contracts – Havila, Thome and Remøy Shipping provide marine management services


Proven ability to execute rapid project ramp-up, inspired by operating model from land acquisition




Flexible solution that can handle any node system and vessel




D1 covered which is the least efficient surveying area – efficiency increase expected for Nelaam-Heera





Core capabilities maintained in-house and cooperation with renowned partners ensures sustained value creation
Asset light cost base is easily adjusted to prevailing market conditions and activities
Legend




| Key events | Indicative dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Merger announcement | 16 April 2019 | |
| Merger documentation period | Mid March – End June |
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| EGM notification | Mid April | |
| Extraordinary General Meetings | Mid May | |
| Creditor period | Mid May – End June |
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| Targeted completion | End June |

| Current shareholders of AGS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | # shares | Ownership | ||
| Songa Investments AS |
118 043 456 | 16.05 % | ||
| Havila Holding AS |
112 715 718 | 15.33 % | ||
| Rome AS | 87 473 455 | 11.89 % | ||
| Bjarte Bruheim | 84 702 022 | 11.52 % | ||
| W2 Seismic AS | 63 055 729 | 8.57 % | ||
| TRH AS | 30 958 504 | 4.21 % | ||
| Johs. Hansen Rederi AS |
23 608 690 | 3.21 % | ||
| Ronja Kapital AS |
23 000 000 | 3.13 % | ||
| Lee Parker | 19 978 203 | 2.72 % | ||
| Remco AS |
19 316 201 | 2.63 % | ||
| Alcides Shipping AS |
16 096 835 | 2.19 % | ||
| Ajea AS |
15 857 143 | 2.16 % | ||
| Kjølås Stansekniver AS |
14 285 714 | 1.94 % | ||
| Stette Invest AS | 14 285 714 | 1.94 % | ||
| Sean and Carol Parker | 10 301 972 | 1.40 % | ||
| Bjørnulf AS |
9 316 500 | 1.27 % | ||
| Payco AS |
6 438 734 | 0.88 % | ||
| Krefting AS |
6 438 733 | 0.88 % | ||
| Richard Dunlop | 5 150 987 | 0.70 % | ||
| Others | 54 430 608 | 7.40 % | ||
| Total | 735 454 918 | 100.00 % |
| USDm | FY2018 |
|---|---|
| Contracts | 5.5 |
| Pre-funding | 15.4 |
| Others | 1.1 |
| Gross Revenue | 22.0 |
| Vessel cost | - 28.7 |
| Crew & Project management | - 9.6 |
| Seismic / Source Equipment | - 3.2 |
| Nodes Equipment | - 14.2 |
| Data Procesessing | - 0.6 |
| Attributables | - 5.9 |
| Mobilization Capitalization | 4.6 |
| Mobilization Amortization | - 1.2 |
| Multi Client Capitalization | 26.3 |
| Joint operation (TGS) | 26.6 |
| Vessel OPEX | - 6.0 |
| Employee benefits | - 1.4 |
| Other expenses | - 3.8 |
| SG&A | - 5.2 |
| OPEX | - 11.2 |
| EBITDA | 10.8 |
| Goodwill Amortization | - 0.4 |
| Multi Client Amortization | - 9.7 |
| Depreciation | - 2.9 |
| EBIT | - 2.2 |
| Financial Items | - 0.7 |
| Gross Profits | - 2.9 |
| Tax | 0.6 |
| Net Profits | - 2.3 |
| USDm | FY2018 |
|---|---|
| Goodwill | 1.6 |
| Multi client capitalization | 16.6 |
| Deferred tax asset | 0.6 |
| Total Intangible Assets | 18.8 |
| Vessel | 5.4 |
| Equipment | 10.4 |
| Other tangible fixed assets | 1.3 |
| Total Tangible Fixed Assets | 17.1 |
| Other long-term receivables | 0.1 |
| Total Financial Fixed Assets | 0.1 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 35.9 |
| Stock of supplies | 2.1 |
| Accounts receivable | 4.2 |
| Other short-term receivables | 6.5 |
| Total short-term receivables | 10.7 |
| Bank deposits, cash in hand | 8.2 |
| Total Current Assets | 21.0 |
| Total Assets | 56.9 |
| Share capital | 6.2 |
| Other paid equity | 6.1 |
| Total paid-in equity | 12.2 |
| Other equity | - 6.8 |
| Total retained earnings | - 6.8 |
| Total Equity | 5.4 |
| Long Term Liabilities | 2.4 |
| Trade creditors | 21.6 |
| Deferred revenue | 3.6 |
| Other short term liabilities | 23.8 |
| Total Short Term Liabilities | 49.0 |
| Total Liabilities | 51.4 |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 56.9 |



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