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Dovre Group Oyj

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 18, 2022

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DOVRE GROUP'S HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT 1.1.–30.6.2022: DOVRE CONTINUED ITS STRONG PROFITABLE GROWTH IN H1 2022

The figures presented in this half-year financial report are not audited. Last year's corresponding period in parentheses. Renewable Energy segment, consisting of the operations of the windmill park construction and construction design company Suvic Oy is fully consolidated in the Group's financial statements from 1 April 2021 onwards. The non-controlling interest (49%) is presented as a separate line item in the income statements and balance sheet.

April–June 2022

  • Net sales grew organically by 38.4% to EUR 47.3 (34.2) million mainly as a result of the strong growth in the Renewable Energy and Project Personnel businesses.
    • o Project Personnel: net sales EUR 22.4 (18.6) million increase of 20.2%.
    • o Consulting: net sales EUR 4.6 (4.4) million increase of 5.2%.
    • o Renewable Energy: net sales EUR 20.3 million (11.2) increase of 81.6%.
  • EBITDA EUR 1.9 (1.0) million increase of 85.1%.
  • Operating profit EUR 1.7 (0.8) million increase of 112.5%.
  • Profit before tax EUR 1.7 (0.6) million increase 173.4%.
  • Earnings for the shareholders of the parent company EUR 1.1 (0.3) million increase of 214.2%.
  • Earnings per share EUR 0.010 (0.003).
  • Net cash flow from operating activities EUR -2.6 (-2.7) million.

January–June 2022

  • Net sales grew by 76.5% to EUR 95.1 (53.9) million. The growth was driven especially by the Renewable Energy business that is included in the Group figures from 1 April 2021 onward following the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Finnish windmill park construction and construction design company Suvic Oy in March 2021.
    • o Project Personnel: net sales EUR 45.1 (34.1) million increase of 32.5%.
    • o Consulting: net sales EUR 9.0 (8.6) million increase of 3.8%.
    • o Renewable Energy: net sales EUR 41.0 (11.2) million increase of 266.8%. The 2021 comparison period figure is for the period 1 April – 30 June 2021).
  • EBITDA increased to EUR 3.8 (2.1) million increase of 85.0%.
  • Operating profit EUR 3.4 (1.6) million increase of 106.3%.
  • Profit before tax EUR 3.1 (1.4) million including EUR -0.2 (-0.2) million of finance items increase of 121.3%.
  • Earnings for the shareholders of the parent company EUR 2.2 (0.9) million increase of 129.8%.
  • Earnings per share EUR 0.020 (0.009).
  • Net cash flow from operating activities EUR -0.6 (-2.2) million.

Outlook for 2022 unchanged (issued on 2 August 2022):

Dovre Group's net sales in 2022 is expected to be more than EUR 185 million and the operating profit (EBIT) is expected to be between EUR 6.5 million and EUR 7.5 million.

CEO ARVE JENSEN:

Favorable market environment supported our growth in the first half of 2022. Our net sales increased by 76.5% to EUR 95.1 million and our operating profit more than doubled to EUR 3.4 (1.6) million. The second quarter was the first directly comparable quarter after the Suvicacquisition, and during it comparable year-on-year organic net sales growth was 38.4% and operating profit growth was 112.5%. I am delighted to see all our three business segments growing and delivering profitable operating results in the first half of the year.

Approximately 75% of our H1 year-on year growth derives from our Renewable Energy segment, which consists of a majority of Suvic Oy's business that was acquired in March 2021. The segment has growth rapidly, and in H1 2022 Suvic has been involved in building eight different windmill parks in Finland, of which some of the largest projects will continue also in 2023.

Activity levels were high also in our Project Personnel and Consulting businesses. Increased demand for our services, in Norway, supported these segments' growth. In Project Personnel in Norway, we secured in May, together with our partners, a new frame agreement with Aibel AS, a leading service company within the oil, gas, and offshore wind industries. In addition, several existing clients in Project Personnel and Consulting used their options to extend agreements in 2022. In Consulting Finland, the Proha entity has had high activity and the strengthening of our operations with eSite develops according to plan.

The good development in our operations is an outcome our consultants' ability to meet and exceed our clients' expectations. For this, I warmly thank all our employees.

At the same time as our operating environment supports our growth, it continues to possess several concerns, such as the current geopolitical situation, high inflation, and high oil prices. However, as stated in connection of our profit guidance update on August 2, we expect the demand for Dovre's services to be solid also in the second half of the year.

In mid to long-term, the demand for energy is forcing governments and the private sector to seek new energy-efficient solutions, which we believe will lead to an increasing demand in all our business areas. We intend to further expand our services in the energy sector. The focus of all our operations is on profitable growth, ensuring the best professionals for our clients' projects and maintaining high customer satisfaction in order to stay ahead of our industry's tight competition.

GROUP'S KEY FIGURES

EUR million 4–6 4–6 Change 1–6 1–6 Change 1–12
2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Net sales 47.3 34.2 38.4% 95.1 53.9 76.5% 142.7
EBITDA 1.9 1.0 85.1% 3.8 2.1 85.0% 6.9
% of net sales 4.0% 3.0% 4.0% 3.8% 4.8%
Operating result 1.7 0.8 112.5% 3.4 1.6 106.3% 6.1
% of net sales 3.5% 2.3% 3.5% 3.0% 4.3%
Profit before taxes 1.7 0.6 173.4% 3.1 1.4 121.3% 5.6
% of net sales 3.6% 1.8% 3.3% 2.6% 3.9%
Earnings for the shareholders of
the parent company 1.1 0.3 214.2% 2.2 0.9 129.8% 3.7
% of the net sales 2.2% 1.0% 2.3% 1.8% 2.6%
Net cash flow from operating
activities -2.6 -2.7 3.2% -0.6 -2.2 -72.6% 2.3
Net debt -1.1 3.2 -135.7% -1.1 3.2 -135.7% -1.0
Debt-equity ratio (Gearing), % -3.6% 12.4% 129.4% -3.6% 12.4% 129.4% -3.7%
Earnings per share, EUR
Undiluted 0.010 0.003 211.2% 0.020 0.009 125.5.% 0.035
Diluted 0.010 0.003 211.2% 0.020 0.009 125.5 % 0.035

NET SALES

Net sales in Q2

In Q2, Dovre Group's net sales increased by 38.4% to EUR 47.3 (34.2) million. Most of the growth, approximately 75%, was due to the Renewable Energy business, but markets developed favorably in the two other business segments as well. Q2 is the first direct comparable quarter for net sales as Suvic was acquired 31 March 2021.

Project Personnel accounted for 47 (54) %, Consulting for 10 (13) % and Renewable Energy for 43 (33) % of the Group's net sales.

Project Personnel's net sales increased by 20.2% to EUR 22.4 (18.6) million. The demand remained at a high level particularly in Norway. Net sales in Consulting increased by 5.2%, totaling EUR 4.6 (4.4) million. Renewable Energy's net sales increased by 81.6% to EUR 20.3 (11.2) million. The growth was driven by the launch of several new windmill park projects after the comparison period.

Net sales in H1

In January–June, Dovre Group's net sales increased by 76.5% to EUR 95.1 (53.9) million with Renewable Energy representing approximately 75% of the growth. In H1 2021, Renewable Energy is included in-group figures from 1 April 2021 onwards.

Project Personnel accounted for 47 (63) %, Consulting for 9 (16) % and Renewable Energy for 43 (21) % of the Group's net sales.

Project Personnel's net sales increased by 32.5% to EUR 45.1 (34.1) million driven by favorable market development especially in Norway. Net sales for Consulting increased by 3.8%, totaling EUR 9.0 (8.6) million. Renewable Energy segment has grown rapidly with the launch of new windmill park projects after the 2021 comparison period, and the segment's net sales in January– June totaled 41.0 million euros (11.1 in April–June 2021).

By market area, EMEA's net sales totaled EUR 79.1 (42.0) million, accounting for 83 (78) % of the Group's net sales in January-June 2022. Net sales for AMERICAS were EUR 6.5 (3.8) million, accounting for 7 (10) % of the Group's net sales. Net sales for APAC were EUR 9.6 (8.1) million, accounting for 10 (12) % of the Group's net sales.

Year-on-year fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates had minor impact on the Group's net sales in the first half of 2022. At constant currencies, net sales would have increased by 75.1% year-on-year in H1 2022 instead growing by 76.5%.

Net sales by reporting segment 4-6 4-6 Change 1–6 1–6 Change 1–12
EUR million 2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Project Personnel 22.4 18.6 20.2 45.1 34.1 32.5 76.2
Consulting 4.6 4.4 5.2 9.0 8.6 3.8 16.1
Renewable Energy* 20.3 11,2 81.6 41.0 11.2 266.8 50.4
Group total 47.3 34.2 38.4 95.1 53.9 76.5 142.7

* Renewable energy figures since 1 April 2021 (Suvic acquisition).

Net sales by market area 4-6 4-6 Change 1–6 1–6 Change 1–12
EUR million 2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
EMEA 39.2 27.3 43.5 79.1 42.0 88.3 113.1
AMERICAS 3.6 2.1 67.8 6.5 3.8 71.1 7.4
APAC 4.5 4.7 -4.2 9.6 8.1 18.3 22.2
Group total 47.3 34.2 38.4 95.1 53.9 76.5 142.7

Dovre Group's market areas are:

  • EMEA: Norway, Middle-East, Finland
  • AMERICAS: Canada, US
  • APAC: Singapore

PROFITABILITY

Profitability in Q2

Dovre's other operating income totaled EUR 0.0 (0.0) million in April–June. Material and service expenses increased to EUR 19.3 (10.7) million and they consist of purchases for conducting the Renewable Energy operations. Employee benefit expenses increased, reflecting the business growth, by 11.1% to EUR 23.9 (21.5) million. Other operating expenses totaled to EUR -2.3 (-1.0) million.

The Group's EBITDA in Q2 improved by 85.1% to EUR 1.9 (1.0) million. The Group's operating profit improved by 112.5% to EUR 1.7 (0.6) million. Project Personnel's operating profit was EUR 0.9 (0.5) million, Consulting's operating result was EUR 0.6 (0.7) million and Renewable Energy's operating result was EUR 0.4 (-0.2) million. The operating result of the Group's Other functions was EUR -0.1 (-0.1) million.

Profitability in H1

Dovre's other operating income totaled EUR 0.0 (0.0) million euros in H1 2022. Material and service expenses increased to 37.9 (10.7) million euros. Employee benefit expenses increased by 25.8% to EUR 49.4 (39.3) million, reflecting the growth of the business. Other operating expenses increased to -4.1 (-1.8) million.

The Group's EBITDA in H1 improved by 85.0% to EUR 3.8 (2.1) million.

In H1, the Group's operating profit improved to EUR 3.4 (1.6) million. Project Personnel's operating profit was EUR 2.1 (1.1) million, Consulting's operating profit was EUR 0.9 (1.3) million and Renewable Energy's operating result was 0.9 (-0.2) million euros. The operating result of the Group's Other functions was EUR -0.3 (-0.4) million.

EBITDA 4-6 4-6 Change 1-6 1-6 Change 1-12
EUR million 2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Project Personnel 1.0 0.7 55.4 2.3 1.3 70.0 3.3
Consulting 0.6 0.7 -17.7 0.9 1.4 -30.3 2.3
Renewable Energy 0.5 -0.2 317.3 1.0 -0.2 546.3 2.0
Other functions -0.1 -0.1 -27.3 -0.3 -0.4 26.0 -0.7
Unallocated *) -0.1 0.0 -207.6 -0.1 0.0 -189.4 0.0
Group total 1.9 1.0 85.1 3.8 2.1 85.0 6.9
Operating result 4-6 4-6 Change 1-6 1-6 Change 1-12
EUR million 2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Project Personnel 0.9 0.5 67.3 2.1 1.1 83.4 2.9
Consulting 0.6 0.7 -16.3 0.9 1.3 -30.0 2.3
Renewable Energy 0.4 -0.2 283.7 0.9 -0.2 478.2 1.9
Other functions -0.1 -0.1 -20.9 -0.3 -0.4 26.2 -0.7
Unallocated *) -0.1 -0.1 -53.7 -0.2 -0.1 -51.1 -0.3
Group total 1.7 0.8 112.5 3.4 1.6 106.3 6.1

* Unallocated expenses include amortization of customer agreements and relations.

The Group's result before taxes increased to EUR 3.1 (1.4) million. The result included EUR -0.2 (-0.2) million of finance items.

The earnings for the shareholders of the parent company were EUR 2.2 (0.9) million and the share of the non-controlling interest (holders of the 49% minority in Suvic) totaled EUR 0.2 (0.1) million.

The Group's earnings per share was EUR 0.020 (0.009). The Group's return on average capital employed before taxes (ROI) was 18.6 (10.0) %.

CASH FLOW, FINANCING AND INVESTMENTS

On June 30, the Group's balance sheet total was EUR 81.5 (61.2) million. The Group's cash and cash equivalents totaled EUR 9.0 (4.6) million. In addition, the Group has an unused credit limit of EUR 3.6 million.

At the end of June, the equity ratio was 42.3 (42.2) % and the debt-equity ratio (gearing) -3.6 (12.4) %. The interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 7.8 (7.8) million, accounting for 9.6 (12.8) % of the Group's shareholders' equity and liabilities. A total of EUR 5.2 (4.4) million of the Group's interest-bearing liabilities were current and a total of EUR 2.6 (3.4) million non-current.

In H1 2022, net cash flow from operating activities was EUR -0.6 (-2.2) million, which includes EUR -3.2 (-3.5) million change in working capital. Both trade and other receivables and trade and other payables increased following the Suvic acquisition and the growth of the Renewable Energy business, which in particular influences the net cash flow from operating activities.

Net cash flow from investing activities was EUR -0.3 (-2.3) million. The comparison figure includes the payment of purchase price to the sellers of Suvic Oy in March 2021 as well as dividends paid for the year 2020. In 2022, no dividends were paid for the year 2021 to ensure the continued growth of the Renewable Energy business.

Net cash flow from financing activities was EUR 0.3 (0.2) million.

The balance sheet goodwill totaled EUR 21.2 (20.1) million on June 30. No indications of impairment exist.

PERSONNEL

During H1 2022, the average number of personnel employed by the Group was 801 (729). The increase in the average number of employees was driven by organic growth in all business segments.

Project Personnel employed on average 670 (610), Consulting 96 (87) and Renewable Energy 34 (29) people in H1 2022. In the Project Personnel business area 28 (29) % of employees were independent contractors.

Personnel 4-6 4-6 Change 1–6 1–6 Change 1–12
Average 2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Project Personnel 677 649 4.3 670 610 9.9 685
Consulting 99 87 14.6 96 87 10.7 88
Renewable Energy 34 29 17.2 34 29 16.1 22
Other functions 1 2 -57.1 1 3 -62.5 2
Group total 811 767 5.8 801 729 9.9 796

The number of people employed at the end of June increased. On June 30, 2022, Dovre Group employed 822 (801) people, 679 (682) of whom were employed by Project Personnel, 101 (88) by Consulting, 41 (29) by Renewable Energy and 1 (2) by other functions.

GROUP MANAGEMENT

There were no other changes in the Group Executive Team in H1 2022. At the end of June, Dovre Group's Group Executive Team consisted of Arve Jensen (CEO), Stein Berntsen (President, Consulting), Sirpa Haavisto (CFO), and Miko Olkkonen (Vice President Finland).

The Annual General Meeting of 30 March 2022 re-elected Ilari Koskelo, Antti Manninen and Svein Stavelin as members of the Board of Directors. Sanna Outa-Ollila was elected as a new member of the Board. Convening after the AGM, the Board elected Svein Stavelin as Chairman of the Board and Ilari Koskelo as Vice Chairman.

SHARES, SHAREHOLDERS, AND STOCK OPTIONS

Share capital and trading

Dovre Group Plc has one series of shares. Each share entitles its holder to one vote. Dovre Group Plc's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy.

There were no changes in the share capital or in the number of shares during the review period. On June 30, 2022, Dovre Group's share capital was EUR 9,603,084.48 and the total number of shares 105,956,494. The average number of shares during the period was 105,956,494 shares.

In H1 2022, altogether 19.1 (35.7) million Dovre Group shares were exchanged on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd., corresponding to a trade of approximately EUR 12.4 (15.5) million. The volume weighted average price of Dovre share was 0.65 (0.44), the lowest quotation was EUR 0.55 (0.28) and the highest EUR 0.80 (0.78). On June 30, 2022, the closing quotation was EUR 0.57 (0.71). The period-end market capitalization was approximately EUR 60.7 (75.0) million.

Own shares

There were no changes in the number of Dovre Group's treasury shares during the review period. At the end of June 2022, Dovre Group Plc held 236,725 of its own shares, representing approximately 0.22% of all the company's shares and votes.

Shareholders and holdings of the Board of Directors and the CEO

On June 30, the number of registered shareholders of Dovre Group Plc totaled 6,183 (5,138), including 10 (10) nominee-registered holders. The share of foreign and nominee-registered shares was 5.3 (5.3) % of the Group's shares.

On June 30, members of the Group's Board of Directors and the CEO held, including holdings through controlled companies and family members living in the same household, a total of 8,742,218 (8,721,871) shares in the company, representing 8.2 (8.2) % of all shares.

Name Shares, pcs Percentage of
shares
Svein Stavelin 334,613 0.3
Ilari Koskelo 7,300,000 6.9
Antti Manninen 533,485 0.5
Sanna Outa-Ollila 0 0.0
Board members, total 8,168,098 7.7
CEO Arve Jensen 574,120 0.5
Total 8,742,218 8.2

Holdings of Board of Directors and CEO 30.6.2022

Shareholder agreements

Dovre is not aware of any shareholder agreements pertaining to share ownership or the use of voting rights.

Long-term incentive plans

The long-term incentive program has been extended to 2022-2025. The remuneration is based on annually set performance conditions and the key metric is operating profit. The remuneration can be paid in shares or cash subject to Board decision. Executive is responsible for personnel income tax on award. The shares or cash will be awarded when the vesting period ends at the beginning of 2025.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND THE AUTHORIZATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dovre Group Plc's Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on March 30, 2022. The AGM adopted the financial statements and consolidated financial statements for 2021 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO from liability for the financial year ending on December 31, 2021.

In accordance with the Board's proposal, the Annual General Meeting decided that no dividend is paid for the 2021 in order to ensure the continued growth of the Renewable Energy sector.

In accordance with the Board's proposal, the Annual General Meeting resolved to approve the remuneration report for the financial year of 2021.

The AGM decided that the number of Board members be set at four (4). Svein Stavelin, Ilari Koskelo and Antti Manninen were re-elected as members of the Board. Sanna Outa-Ollila was elected as a new member of the Board.

The Annual General Meeting resolved that the chairman of the Board is paid EUR 40,000, the vice chairman of the Board EUR 33,000, and each other member of the Board EUR 25,000 per year. The annual compensation is to be paid in cash. In addition, reasonable travel expenses are also compensated.

The AGM elected Audit firm BDO Oy as the Company's auditor. BDO Oy has informed that Authorized Public Accountant Henrik Juth will be the principal auditor. The auditor's fee shall be paid according to the approved invoice of the auditor.

The AGM authorized the Board of Directors to decide on the repurchase of the Company's own shares and to decide on the issuance of new shares and/or the conveyance of own shares held by the Company and/or the granting of special rights referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act. Both authorizations cover a maximum of 10,100,000 shares, which corresponds to approximately maximum of 9.5% of the total number of shares in the company. The authorizations are valid until June 30, 2023 and revoke the previously granted, corresponding authorizations.

During the review period, Dovre Group Plc's Board of Directors did not use the aforementioned authorizations granted in 2021 or 2022.

The decisions of the General Meeting are available in full at Dovre's website at https://www.dovregroup.com/investors/share-and-ownership.html#authorizations

BUSINESS SEASONALITY

Dovre Group's Renewable Energy business has stronger seasonality than the other two businesses because most of its projects are carried out during the summer months. As the segments fixed costs spread evenly throughout the year, its operating profit is seasonally at its lowest in Q1 and at its highest in Q3.

The Project Personnel and Consulting businesses are carried out more evenly during the year with limited seasonal variations.

SHORT-TERM RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

In the Project Personnel business area, the Group's most significant risks include the cyclicality of its clients' business. Market developments in Norway are particularly important for Project Personnel due to the business area's strong position in the Norwegian market. In addition, expansion into new client segments requires expenditure and includes risks. The business area's other challenges are found in maintaining its competitiveness and profitability. The Project Personnel business is project-based by nature, thus adding an element of uncertainty to forecasting. From time to time, there might be a local dependence on one major project or client. Dovre Group is responsible for the work performed by its consultants. However, the company has no overall responsibility for project delivery.

In the Consulting business area, general economic uncertainty does not have as direct an impact on the demand for the Group's services. This is mainly due to the fact that one of the Group's main clients, the Norwegian public sector, aims to invest counter-cyclically. Project delivery involves minor risks due to both clients and the Group's own personnel, such as project delays or loss of key personnel.

In the Renewable Energy business area, Suvic has in its normal operations various contractual risks depending on the differences in scope of work for each. These risks are mitigated through performance and various guarantees and insurances.

Dovre Group holds a minority share in SaraRasa Bioindo Pte. Ltd. (Bioindo), a company that produces pellets from wood residue. Bioindo's production unit is in Indonesia and is thus exposed to high country risk. Other significant risks include risks relating to commercial agreements, especially feedstock purchase and end-product sale agreements.

The Group's reporting currency is the euro. The Group's most important functional currencies are the Norwegian crown, the Canadian dollar, the Singaporean dollar, and the US dollar. Although the Group's sales and corresponding expenses are mainly in the same currency, currency fluctuations can affect the Group's net sales and operating result. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities can also result in foreign exchange gains or losses.

In addition to the above, the current geopolitical situation, high inflation, and high energy prices is also adding risk to our business.

OTHER EVENTS DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD

New windmill park agreements

On February 3, 2022, Suvic Oy announced a significant turn-key construction project to build Kalistanneva windmill park. The contract consists of building the infrastructure for 30 windmills, including roads, lifting platforms, foundations, a 33/110 kV power station and 33 kV internal grid ground works. The work commenced in April 2022 and is expected to be completed by December 2023.

On February 10, 2022, Suvic announced the signing of a significant turn-key construction project to build the Matkussaari wind farm. Together with the previously announced Kalistanneva wind farm, the two projects are called Viiatti, with a combined capacity of 313.5 MW. The Matkussaari contract consists of building the infrastructure for 27 windmills, including roads, lifting platforms, foundations, a 33/110 kV power station and 33 kV internal grid ground works. The installed capacity will be 148,5 MW. The work commenced in April 2022 and is expected to be mainly completed by December 2023. The last task to be performed during 2024 is connecting the 33 kV cabling to the windmills.

New frame agreement in Norway

On May 2, 2022, Dovre Group announced that it has secured, together with its partners Engineering Consultants Norway and Future Technology, a frame agreement with Aibel AS in Norway. The scope of work is Consultancy Services and includes hire of temporary personnel

within project/multidiscipline, construction, commissioning, supply chain, economy, ICT and administrative disciplines. The frame agreement is valid for 2 years with option to extend the agreement 3 times by 2 years, i.e. maximum 8 years.

EVENTS AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD

Dovre Group gave a positive profit warning on August 2, 2022, and raised its net sales and EBIT guidance for the year 2022. The reason for raising the guidance is that the demand for Dovre's services is expected to continue solid in the second half of the year. The guidance issued on August 2, 2022, is repeated at the beginning of this Half-year financial statement release.

Espoo, August 18, 2022

DOVRE GROUP PLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For additional information, please contact:

Dovre Group PLC

Arve Jensen, CEO [email protected] tel. +47 90 60 78 11

Sirpa Haavisto, CFO [email protected] tel. +358 20 436 2000

Financial reporting in 2022

Dovre Group releases its Q3 trading statement for January 1 – September 30, 2022, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Distribution Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd Major media www.dovregroup.com

The figures presented in this half-year financial report are not audited.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

1-6 1-6 Change 1-12
EUR thousand 2022 2021 % 2021
NET SALES 95,139 53,899 76.5 142,744
Other operating income 0 0 -100.0 265
Material and services -37,871 -10,747 -252.4 -45,965
Employee benefit expenses -49,422 -39,298 -25.8 -85,374
Depreciation and amortization -424 -417 -1.5 -854
Other operating expenses -4,052 -1,803 -124.7 -4,747
OPERATING RESULT 3,371 1,634 106.3 6,069
Financing income 77 29 163.1 142
Financing expenses -300 -241 -24.8 -600
RESULT BEFORE TAX 3,148 1,423 121.3 5,610
Tax on income from operations -744 -346 -114.9 -1,299
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 2,404 1,076 123.3 4,311
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
Equity holders of the parent 2,171 944 3,667
Non-controlling interest 233 132 644
Total 2,404 1,076 4,311
EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR RESULT
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE EQUITY HOLDERS OF
THE PARENT
Basic, result for the period 0.020 0.009 125.5 0.035
Diluted, result for the period 0.020 0.009 125.5 0.035
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, IFRS
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 2,404 1,076 4,311
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Other comprehensive income to be classified to
profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Translation differences 726 891 1,383
Other comprehensive income for the period, 726 891 1,383
net of tax
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
PERIOD
3,129 1,967 5,695
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD
ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
Equity holders of the parent 2,896 1,967 5,050
Non-controlling interest 233 132 644
Total 3,129 2,099 5,695
1-6 1-6 1-12
Average number of shares 2022 2021 2021
Basic 105,956,494 103,956,494 104,956,494
Diluted 105,956,494 103,956,494 104,956,494

Number of shares, period end 30 Jun 2022 30 Jun 2021 31 Dec 2021
Basic 105,956,494 105,956,494 105,956,494
Diluted 105,956,494 105,956,494 105,956,494

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION, IFRS

EUR thousand 30 Jun 30 Jun Change 31 Dec
2022 2021 % 2021
ASSETS
Non-Current assets
Intangible assets 2,641 3,035 -13.0 2,862
Goodwill 21,200 20,119 5.4 20,898
Tangible assets 1,244 1,628 -23.5 1,471
Financial assets 1,906 1,862 2.3 1,856
Deferred tax assets 190 220 -13.7 197
Non-Current assets 27,180 26,863 1.2 27,284
Current assets
Inventories 1,983 0 - 669
Trade receivables and other receivables 43,315 29,543 46.6 32,165
Tax receivable, income tax 4 152 -97.4 29
Cash and cash equivalents 9,006 4,627 94.7 9,500
Current assets 54,308 34,322 58.2 42,364
TOTAL ASSETS 81,489 61,185 33.2 69,647
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent
Share capital 9,603 9,603 0.0 9,603
Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 14,066 14,050 0.0 14,066
Fair value reserve 2,869 2,869 0.0 2,869
Treasury shares -237 -237 0.0 -237
Translation differences -2,180 -3,398 35.9 -2,906
Retained earnings 7,715 2,961 42.7 5,544
Total equity attributable to the equity holders of the
parent
31,834 25,847 23.2 28,938
Non-controlling interest -508 -8 -6250.6 -496
Equity 31,326 25,839 21.2 28,442
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liability 978 933 4.8 961
Non-current liabilities, interest-bearing 2,621 3,409 -23.1 2,280
Non-current provisions 757 388 95.0 641
Other non-current liabilities 0 13 -100.0 3
4,356 4,743 -8.2 3,884
Other non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Short-term liabilities, interest-bearing 5,242 4,422 18.6 6,171
Trade payables and other liabilities 39,634 25,840 53.4 30,040
Tax liability, income tax 930 341 172.3 1,110
Current liabilities 45,806 30,604 49.7 37,322
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 81,489 61,185 33.2 69,647

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  • a. Share Capital
  • b. Reserve for non-restricted equity
  • c. Fair value reserve
  • d. Treasury shares
  • e. Translation differences
  • f. Retained earnings
  • g. Shareholders' equity total
  • h. Non-controlling interest
  • i. Total
EUR thousand a) b c) d) e) f) g) h) i)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Jan. 1, 2021 9,603 12,991 2,869 -237 -4,289 2,932 23,869 0 23,869
Comprehensive income
Result for the period 1,076 1,076 132 1,208
Other comprehensive income Items that
may be reclassified to profit and loss in
subsequent periods:
Translation differences 891 891 891
Total comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 891 1,076 1,967 132 2,099
Transactions with shareholders
Directed share issue 0 1,058 0 1,058 0 1058
Non-controlling interest on acquisition of
subsidiary
-140 -140
Dividend distribution -1,047 -1,047 0 -1047
Total transactions with shareholders 0 1,058 0 0 0 -1,047 11 -140 -129
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Jun 30, 2021 9,603 14,050 2,869 -237 -3,398 2,961 25,847 -8 25,839
EUR thousand a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Jan. 1, 2022 9,603 14,066 2,869 -237 -2,906 5,544 28,938 -496 28,442
Comprehensive income
Result for the period 2,171 2,171 233 2,404
Other comprehensive income Items that
may be reclassified to profit and loss in
subsequent periods:
Translation differences 726 0 726 0 726
Total comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 726 2,171 2,896 233 3,129
Transactions with shareholders
Capital loan 0 -245 -245
Total transactions with shareholders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -245 -245
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Jun 30, 2022 9,603 14,066 2,869 -237 -2,180 7,715 31,834 -508 31,326

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

EUR thousand 1-6
2022
1-6
2021
Change,
%
1-12
2021
Cash flow from operating activities
Operating result 3,371 1,634 106.3 6,069
Adjustments:
Depreciation / Amortization 424 417 1.5 854
Adjustments, total 424 417 1.5 854
Changes in working capital
Trade and other receivables, increase (-) /
decrease (+)
-12,591 -12,419 -1.4 -18,427
Inventories, increase (-) / decrease (+) -1,314 0 -669
Trade and other payables, increase (+) /
decrease (-)
10,736 8,928 20.3 15,557
Changes in working capital, total -3,169 -3,492 9.3 -3,539
Interest paid -93 -171 45.9 -205
Interest received 13 13 -4.5 16
Other financial expenses paid and received -277 -52 -431.9 -294
Income taxes paid -866 -533 -62.7 -567
Net cash generated by operating activities -597 -2,183 72.6 2,333
Cash flow from investing activities
Investments in tangible and intangible assets -96 -124 22.5 -131
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, less cash and cash
equivalents
0 -2,200 -100.0 -2,476
Loan receivables, increase (-) / decrease (+) -245 0 0
Net cash generated by financing activities -341 -2,324 -85.3 -2,607
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from non-current loans 0 2,000 100.0 2,000
Repayments of non-current loans -200 -100 -100.0 -764
Proceeds (+) / repayments (-) from current
credit limits
760 -459 265.4 1,677
Repayments of leasing liabilities -223 -212 -5.4 -606
Dividends paid 0 -1,052 -381
Net cash generated by financing activities 337 177 90.2 -1,057
Translation differences 108 415 -74.1 363
Change in cash and cash equivalents -494 -3,914 87.4 959
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the
period
9,500 8,541 11.2 8,541
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 9,006 4,627 94.7 9,500

NOTES TO THE HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT

The half-year financial report has been prepared in line with IAS 34 and, apart from the additions below, the same accounting principles have been applied as in the 2021 financial statements. Key indicator calculations remain unchanged and have been presented in the 2021 financial statements.

The amendments and additions to the IFRS standards that came into force at the beginning of 2022 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

1. OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Group has three reporting segments that are also the Group's strategic business areas:

  • Project Personnel business area provides project personnel for engineering, construction, and commissioning for large investments projects in Oil &Gas and other energy related industries worldwide.
  • Consulting business area provides project management consulting, project personnel and project management systems in non-energy related investment projects mainly in Nordic countries.
  • Renewable Energy provides engineering, construction design and construction services for wind farm projects and other zero carbon projects in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

The Group's segment information is based on internal management reporting prepared in accordance with IFRS standards. The Group does not allocate the parent company's intra-Group charges to segments for the purposes of segment reporting.7

NET SALES
EUR thousand 1-6/2022 1-6/2021 Change 1-12/2021
Project Personnel 45,123 34,064 32.5% 76,205
Consulting 8,975 8,647 3.8% 16,138
Renewable Energy 41,041 11,187 266.8% 50,401
Total 95,139 53,898 76.5% 142,744
EBITDA
EUR thousand 1-6/2022 1-6/2021 Change 1-12/2021
Project Personnel 2,290 1,347 70.0% 3,267
Consulting 944 1,354 -30.3% 2,349
Renewable Energy 963 -216 546.3% 1,964
Other functions -294 -397 26.0% -704
Unallocated -108 -37 -189.4% 46
Total 3,794 2,051 85.0% 6,922
OPERATING RESULT
EUR thousand 1-6/2022 1-6/2021 Change 1-12/2021
Project Personnel 2,050 1,118 83.4 % 2,911
Consulting 931 1,329 -30.0 % 2,299
Renewable Energy 922 -244 478.2 % 1,881
Other functions -313 -424 26.2 % -742
Unallocated -220 -147 -51.1 % -281
Total 3,371 1,634 106.3 % 6,069

Unallocated expenses include amortization of customer agreements and relations and expenses recorded because of adaptation of IFRS 16.

PERSONNEL
Average number of personnel 1-6/2022 1-6/2021 Change 1-12/2021
Project Personnel 670 610 9.9% 685
Consulting 96 87 10.7% 88
Renewable Energy 34 29 16.1% 22
Other functions 1 3 -62.5% 2
Total 801 729 9.9% 796

In the Project Personnel business area, 28 (29) % of personnel were independent contractors.

2. NET SALES

NET SALES BY REVENUE TYPE

EUR thousand 1-6/2022 1-6/2021 Change 1-12/2021
Services 53,785 42,470 26,6% 91,855
License revenue 213 140 52,0% 285
Maintenance 100 101 -0,9% 202
Projects 41,041 11,187 266,8% 50,401
Total 95,139 53,899 76,5% 142,742

NET SALES BY DOMICILE OF THE COMPANY

EUR thousand 1-6/2022 1-6/2021 Change 1-12/2021
Finland 44,753 14,001 219.6% 56,112
Norway 34,313 27,997 22.6% 57,013
Canada and US 6,482 3,789 71.1% 7,382
Singapore 9,592 8,111 18.2% 22,236
Total 95,139 53,899 76.5% 142,742

3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

There have been no acquisitions during the period under review.

On March 31, Dovre Group completed the acquisition of a majority stake (51%) in the Finnish windmill park construction and construction design company Suvic Oy, which specializes in building windmill park infrastructure as a turn-key solution as a single contractor.

The debt-free and net cash purchase price of the transaction was about 3.1 million euros, of which 2 million euros was paid in cash. In addition, Dovre Group issued 3 million shares to the sellers of Suvic in a directed new share issue. The subscription price, about 1.1 million euros was recorded in full in Dovre Group's invested unrestricted equity fund.

Advisory and expert service costs of about 51 thousand euros related to the transaction have been

included in other operating expenses in the income statement. The expenses related to the directed share issue, about 61 thousand euros, are recognized in the reserve for non-restricted equity.

As of the acquisition date, the consolidated statement of income includes net sales of 11.2 million euros and result for the period of -0.1 million euros million contributed by the acquired business.

Had the acquisition taken place on January 1, 2021, the consolidated statement of income would have included net sales of 13.9 million euros and result for the period of -0.5 thousand euros.

4. GOODWILL

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Acquisition cost, Jan.1 20,898 16,390 16,390
Additions 0 3,265 3,565
Translation differences (+/-) 302 463 942
Book value 21,200 20,119 20,898

The increase of goodwill in 2021 is related to the acquisition of Suvic Oy by Dovre Group Plc. There have been no acquisitions in 2022.

Dovre Group's goodwill is divided into cash-generating units as follows:

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Project Personnel 16,912 16,131 16,610
Consulting 1,023 723 1,023
Renewable Energy 3,265 3,265 3,265
Total 21,200 20,119 20,898

5. LEASES

Dovre Group's right-to-use assets are office and vehicle leases.

Right-to-use assets

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Acquisition cost, Jan.1 3,470 2,186 3,016
Translation differences (+/-) -120 145 0
Additions 0 111 455
Acquisition cost 3,350 2,442 3,470
Accumulated depreciation, Jan. 1 -1,999 -721 -1,527
Depreciation charges for the period -222 -213 -472
Accumulated depreciation -2,221 -935 -1 999
Book value 1,129 1,507 1,471

Leasing liabilities Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Long-term leasing liabilities 828 1,110 980
Short-term leasing liabilities 371 607 460
Total 1,200 1,717 1,440

6. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Trade receivables 35,128 25,823 26,997
Valuation allowance for trade receivables -24 -25 -25
Other receivables 473 931 139
Percentage of completion revenue
recognition 5,801 1,553 3,822
Accrued income on sales 1,025 850 661
Other prepayments 912 411 571
Total 43,315 29,543 32,165

Aging analysis of trade receivables

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
No due 32,113 18,997 18,748
Overdue
1-30 days 505 4,401 5,287
31-60 days 1,293 1,958 2,152
61-90 days 738 213 314
Over 90 days 479 254 496
Total 35,128 25,823 26,997

7. NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Non-current financial liabilities
EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Non-current loans from financial institutions 1,300 2,649 1,300
Capital loans, Suvic Oy 490 0 0
Non-current lease liabilities 828 760 980
Other non-current liabilities 2 0 0
Total 2,621 3,409 2,280

Provisions
EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Warranty provision, Suvic Oy 757 388 441
JSS/Covid 19 accrual Singapore 0 0 200
Total 757 388 641

8. CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Current loans from financial institutions 200 205 405
Lines of credit in use 4,671 3,260 5,306
Current lease liabilities 371 957 460
Total 5,242 4,422 6,171

9. TRADE PAYABLES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Other current accrued liabilities on income and

EUR thousand Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Trade payables 11,176 7,885 8,828
Advances received 7,438 3,854 3,071
Other current liabilities 4,864 4,444 6,043
Accrued liabilities on income and expenses 16,156 9,657 12,099
Total 39,634 25,840 30,040
Accrued liabilities on income and expenses
EUR thousand
Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Current deferred income 98 167 87
Percentage of completion method 3,437 1,732 2,578

Accrued employee expenses 7,535 6,663 8,163

expenses 5,087 1,096 1,270 Total 16,156 9,657 12 099

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10. GROUP COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Collateral for commitments
EUR thousand
Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Trade receivables pledged as collateral 5,411 5,505 5,606
Floating charges 11,000 5,000 5,000
Debt quarantee, overdraft facility 1,398 1,244 1,325
Other guarantees 2,899 3,048 3,107
20,709 14,797 15,038
Collateral for commitments
EUR thousand
Jun. 30, 2022 Jun. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021
Trade receivables pledged as collateral 850 300 300
Company mortgages 8,000 6,000 6,000
8,850 6,300 6,300

During the period under review, the increase in company mortgages is due to counter-guarantees given to credit institutions. Counter-guarantees have been issued to increase Suvic Oy's bank and delivery guarantee limit.

11. GROUP QUARTERLY INFORMATION

2022 2021 2022 2021 2021 2021
EUR thousand 1-3 1-3 4-6 4-6 7-9 10-12
NET SALES 47,824 19,704 47,315 34,195 46,497 42,347
Other operating income 2 -15 -2 15 258 6
Material and services -18,612 -43 -19,259 -10,704 -21,269 -13,950
Employee benefit expense -25,555 -17,817 -23,867 -21,481 -21,372 -24,704
Other operating expense -1,740 -790 -2,312 -1,013 -1,241 -1,702
EBITDA 1,919 1,038 1,875 1,013 2,874 1,998
Depreciation and amortization -222 -193 -201 -224 -222 -214
OPERATING RESULT 1,697 845 1,674 789 2,651 1,783

12. GROUP KEY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1-6 1-6 1-12
EUR milloin 2022 2021 2021
Cash and cash equivalents 9.0 4.6 9.5
Interest-bearing liabilities 7.9 7.8 8.5
Net debt -1.1 3.2 -1.0
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 31.8 25.8 28.9

Shareholders' equity 31.3 25.8 28.4
Balance sheet total 81.5 61.2 69.6
Return on equity, % 8.4% 4.3% 14.0%
Return on investment, % 18.6% 10.0% 17.6%
Debt-equity ratio (Gearing), % -3.6% 12.4% -3.7%
Equity-ratio, % 42.3% 42.2% 40.8 %
Personnel (average for period) 801 729 796
Personnel (at end of period) 822 801 865
Earnings per share, EUR (basic, average for period) 0.020 0.009 0.035
Equity per share, EUR (basic, end of period) 0.30 0.24 0.27

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