Quarterly Report • May 15, 2019
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Quarterly report - Q1 2019

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*Alternative Performance Measures (APM)- see separate chapter for definition and reconciliation
Every quarter is important. Still, the first quarter is perhaps the most important quarter for Fjordkraft. This is when the temperatures are at their lowest and electricity consumption is at its highest, and is usually the quarter with the greatest net revenue contribution throughout the year. Therefore, we are very satisfied with our strong performance in the first quarter of 2019. Adjusted net revenue is increasing 20% YoY, while adjusted EBIT is increasing 24% YoY.
The Norwegian winter has been mild, and temperatures have been warmer than normal in three out of three months in the quarter. February was especially warm, with 3.5 degrees Celsius above normal. The warm weather negatively affects electricity consumption per delivery, but volume sold is still increasing 3% YoY due to the 14% YoY growth in number of electricity deliveries. Organic growth in the quarter amounted to 1,679 electricity deliveries and 5,667 mobile subscribers. The warm weather has also affected elspot price development throughout the quarter. We saw increasing prices throughout January, but in February and March decreasing prices combined with strong price management have had a positive impact on product margins.
At the end of first quarter 2019, the Consumer segment comprised 530 thousand electricity deliveries, which represents a total growth of 921 deliveries from fourth quarter 2018, all of which organic. The volume sold in first quarter 2019 was 2,299 GWh, a decrease of 1% compared to first quarter 2018. Growth in number of deliveries is partly offsetting the decrease in average volume per delivery, which was 4,340 kWh in first quarter 2019, a 13% decrease from the 4,967 kWh in first quarter 2018.
Adjusted net revenue in the Consumer segment amounts to 267 NOKm, a YoY growth of 19%. The growth is driven by improved margins.
Adjusted OPEX amounts to 141 NOKm in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 120 NOKm in the first quarter of 2018. Increased sales and marketing costs, variable costs and administrative costs are the main drivers for the increase.
EBIT adjusted amounts to 126 NOKm in the quarter, which is an increase of 23 NOKm compared to the first quarter of 2018. .
At the end of first quarter 2019, the Business segment comprised 76 thousand electricity deliveries, which represents an increase of 758 deliveries from fourth quarter 2018. The volume sold in first quarter 2019 was 2,103 GWh, an increase of 7% compared to first quarter 2018. The increase is driven by growth in number of deliveries. Average volume per delivery was 27,653 kWh in first quarter 2019, an 11% decrease from the 31,121 kWh in first quarter 2018.
Adjusted net revenue in the Business segment amounts to 97 NOKm, a YoY growth of 19%. About 70% of the growth is due to margin improvement.
Adjusted OPEX amounts to 39 NOKm in the quarter, compared to 32 NOKm in the first quarter of 2018. The main reason for the OPEX growth is increased sales and marketing costs.
EBIT adjusted amounts to 59 NOKm in the quarter, an increase of 9 NOKm from the first quarter of 2018.
At the end of first quarter 2019, the number of mobile subscribers was 72 thousand, which represents an organic growth of 5,667 subscribers from fourth quarter 2018.
Alliance volume in first quarter 2019 was 1,511 GWh, which is a 6% YoY decrease driven by mild weather. Extended Alliance deliveries increased by 358 deliveries in the first quarter of 2019.
OPEX adjusted amounted to 17 NOKm, an increase from 16 NOKm in first quarter 2018, due to increased sales and marketing costs.
EBIT adjusted amounted to -3 NOKm, an improvement of 4 NOKm from first quarter 2018. The improved EBIT adjusted is driven by improved profitability for Mobile.
Figures from the corresponding period the previous year are in brackets, unless otherwise specified.
Gross revenue amounted to 2,546 NOKm (1,916 NOKm), an increase of 33 %, mainly due to higher elspot prices. Volume sold is 3 % higher YoY.
Adjusted net revenue amounted to 378 NOKm (314 NOKm), an increase of 20 %. The increase is driven mainly by improved margins.
Adjusted operating expenses amounted to 196 NOKm (167 NOKm), an increase of 17 %, driven by sales and marketing costs, variable costs and administrative costs.
Adjusted EBIT amounted to 182 NOKm (147 NOKm), a growth of 24 %, in the first quarter due to the factors described above.
Net financial income amounted to 2.0 NOKm (2.6 NOKm).
Profit for the period amounted to 134 NOKm (102 NOKm) in the first quarter due to the factors described above.
Cash generated from operating activities was -136 NOKm (-582 NOKm). Net cash used in investing activities was -16 NOKm (-12 NOKm) driven by purchase of intangible assets. Net cash used in financing activities was NOK -16 NOKm (231 NOKm), consisting of instalments related to long term debt.
The total capital as of 31.03.2019 was 3,067 NOKm (2,759 NOKm), an increase of 308 NOKm from Q1 2019. The main driver for the increase is the acquisition of TrønderEnergi Marked AS financed by increased long-term debt.
There are no significant events after the reporting period that has not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
Report Q1 2019 5 www.investor.fjordkraft.no

| Note | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,9 | 2 545 634 | 6 720 948 | |
| 2 | (2 167 273) | (1 601 944) | (5 623 526) |
| 378 361 | 1 097 422 | ||
| (217 514) | |||
| (378 382) | |||
| (2 213) | - | ||
| 2,5,6 | (42 880) | (31 973) | (164 065) |
| (207 426) | (179 388) | (759 961) | |
| (10 578) | |||
| 170 942 | 326 883 | ||
| 15 178 | |||
| - | |||
| (4 927) | |||
| (5 277) | |||
| 2 026 | 4 974 | ||
| 172 968 | 331 858 | ||
| (78 289) | |||
| 134 425 | 101 689 | 253 569 | |
| 2,43 | |||
| 4 | 1,27 | 2,41 | |
| 2 2 7 3 4 |
(64 426) (97 908) 8 4 882 (193) (1 578) (1 086) (38 543) 1,29 |
1 916 005 314 061 (53 667) (93 747) - (5 060) 129 613 3 941 - (54) (1 314) 2 573 132 187 (30 497) 0,97 0,97 |
* Based on 104 496 216 shares outstanding. There were issued 960 000 share options to employees. The share options are not approved by the annual general meeting (AGM) at reporting date.
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | 134 425 | 101 689 | 253 569 |
| Other comprehensive income/ (loss): | |||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: | |||
| Actuarial gain/ (loss) on pension obligations (net of tax) | - | - | 1 167 |
| Total | - | - | 1 167 |
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax | - | - | 1 167 |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period | 134 425 | 101 689 | 254 736 |
| NOK in thousands | Note | 31 March 2019 |
31 March 2018 |
31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Right-of-use assets property, plant and equipment | 29 048 | - | - | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 5 | 4 050 | 3 537 | 4 139 |
| Goodwill | 6 | 155 849 | - | 155 849 |
| Intangible assets | 6 | 197 459 | 85 150 | 199 957 |
| Cost to obtain contracts | 150 559 | 142 294 | 149 912 | |
| Other non-current financial assets | 22 957 | 15 098 | 20 090 | |
| Total non-current assets | 559 923 | 246 079 | 529 947 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 6 | 31 799 | 1 713 | 33 595 |
| Inventories | 261 | 1 113 | 533 | |
| Trade receivables | 1,8 | 1 970 534 | 2 287 674 | 2 006 328 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 7 | 177 539 | 164 244 | 463 626 |
| Other current assets | 113 727 | 57 970 | 32 741 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 213 027 | - | 381 409 | |
| Total current assets | 2 506 886 | 2 512 714 | 2 918 231 | |
| Total assets | 3 066 809 | 2 758 793 | 3 448 178 | |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | ||||
| Share capital | 31 349 | 31 349 | 31 349 | |
| Share premium | 125 035 | 125 035 | 125 035 | |
| Retained earnings | 849 945 | 561 606 | 714 651 |
Total equity 1 006 328 717 989 871 035
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
| NOK in thousands | Note | 31 March 2019 |
31 March 2018 |
31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Net employee defined benefit plan liabilities | 85 658 | 78 884 | 79 308 | |
| Interest-bearing long term debt | 10 | 180 700 | - | 194 600 |
| Deferred tax liabilitites | 3 | 17 213 | 10 787 | 20 837 |
| Lease liability - long term | 20 510 | - | - | |
| Other provisions for liabilities | 732 | - | 805 | |
| Total non-current liabilites | 304 812 | 89 672 | 295 550 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Trade and other payables | 8 | 1 065 031 | 1 132 373 | 1 100 186 |
| Overdraft facilities | - | 330 623 | - | |
| Current income tax liabilities | 3 | 62 474 | 68 748 | 94 213 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 7 | 169 334 | 151 297 | 455 429 |
| Social security and other taxes | 97 987 | 39 408 | 57 523 | |
| Lease liability - short term | 8 659 | - | - | |
| Other current liabilities | 352 185 | 228 684 | 574 243 | |
| Total current liabilities | 1 755 668 | 1 951 133 | 2 281 593 | |
| Total liabilities | 2 060 480 | 2 040 804 | 2 577 143 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 3 066 809 | 2 758 793 | 3 448 178 |
The Board of Fjordkraft Holding ASA, Bergen, 14 May 2019
Per Axel Koch Chairman
Elisabeth M. Norberg Board member
Steinar Sønsteby Board member
Birthe Iren Grotle
Board member
Heidi Theresa Ose Board member
Lindi Bucher Vinsand
Board member
Frank Økland
Board member
Live Bertha Haukvik Board member
Rolf Jørgen Barmen CEO
| NOK in thousands | Share capital | Share premium | Treasury shares | Retained earnings |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2018 | 31 349 | 125 035 | - | 559 916 | 716 299 |
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | - | - | - | 253 569 | 253 569 |
| Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period, net of tax | - | - | - | 1 167 | 1 167 |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period | - | - | - | 254 736 | 254 736 |
| Purchase of Treasury shares | - | - | (2 889) | - | (2 889) |
| Sale of Treasury shares | - | - | 2 889 | - | 2 889 |
| Dividends paid (note 4) | - | - | - | (100 000) | (100 000) |
| Transactions with owners | - | - | - | (100 000) | (100 000) |
| Balance at 31 december 2018 | 31 349 | 125 035 | - | 714 651 | 871 035 |
| Balance at 1 January 2019 | 31 349 | 125 035 | - | 714 651 | 871 035 |
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | - | - | - | 134 425 | 134 425 |
| Other paid- in equity | - | - | - | 868 | 868 |
| Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period | - | - | - | 135 293 | 135 293 |
| Dividends paid | - | - | - | - | - |
| Transactions with owners | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 31 March 2019 | 31 349 | 125 035 | - | 849 943 | 1 006 328 |
| NOK in thousands | Note | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 172 968 | 132 187 | 331 858 | |
| Adjustments for | ||||
| Depreciation | 5, 6 | 18 057 | 7 985 | 65 532 |
| Depreciation right-of-use assets | 2 213 | - | - | |
| Amortisation of contract assets | 24 823 | 23 988 | 98 533 | |
| Interest income | (4 882) | (3 941) | (15 178) | |
| Interest expense lease liability | 193 | - | - | |
| Interest expense | 1 578 | 54 | 4 927 | |
| Change in long-term receivables | (2 446) | - | (5 062) | |
| Share based payment expense | 868 | - | - | |
| Change in post-employment liabilities | 6 350 | 5 164 | 4 402 | |
| Payments to obtain a contract | (25 470) | (28 746) | (110 646) | |
| Impairment loss recognised in trade receivables Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments |
12 566 (8) |
8 124 5 060 |
22 848 10 578 |
|
| Changes in working capital | ||||
| Inventories | 272 | 281 | 861 | |
| Trade receivables | 8 | 23 228 | (931 279) | (506 065) |
| Purchase of el-certificates | 6 | (240 864) | (179 602) | (191 420) |
| Non-cash effect from cancelling el-certificates | 6 | 235 295 | 179 602 | 169 330 |
| Purchase of guarantees of origination | 6 | (6 195) | 856 | (30 208) |
| Non-cash effect from disposal of guarantees of origination | 6 | 13 559 | - | 21 272 |
| Other current assets | (80 986) | (17 887) | 54 589 | |
| Trade and other payables | 8 | (35 155) | 405 742 | 372 173 |
| Other current liabilities | (181 588) | (158 297) | (49 229) | |
| Cash generated from operations | (65 623) | (550 710) | 249 094 | |
| Interest paid | (1 585) | (54) | (3 678) | |
| Interest received | 4 882 | 3 941 | 15 178 | |
| Income tax paid | 3 | (73 906) | (35 104) | (73 569) |
| Net cash from operating activities | (136 232) | (581 927) | 187 026 |
| NOK in thousands | Note | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investing activities | ||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 5 | (113) | (170) | (1 376) |
| Purchase of intangible assets | 6 | (15 357) | (10 838) | (62 583) |
| Net cash outflow on aquisition of subsidiares | - | - | (254 102) | |
| Net (outflow)/proceeds from non-current receivables | (422) | (900) | (759) | |
| Net (outflow)/proceeds from other long-term liabilities | (74) | - | (209) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (15 965) | (11 908) | (319 028) | |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Overdraft facilities | - | 330 623 | - | |
| Dividends paid | 4 | - | (100 000) | (100 000) |
| Proceeds from interest-bearing long term debt | - | - | 278 000 | |
| Instalments long term debt | (13 900) | - | (27 800) | |
| Payment of lease liability | (2 284) | - | - | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (16 184) | 230 623 | 150 200 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (168 382) | (363 212) | 18 197 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 381 409 | 363 212 | 363 212 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 213 027 | 0 | 381 409 |
| Note 1 | Accounting policies | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Note 2 | Segment information | 15 |
| Note 3 | Income tax | 19 |
| Note 4 | Earnings per share | 20 |
| Note 5 | Property, plant and equipment | 21 |
| Note 6 | Intangible assets | 23 |
| Note 7 | Fair value measurement | |
| of financial instruments | 27 | |
| Note 8 | Related party transactions | 29 |
| Note 9 | Revenue recognition | 31 |
| Note 10 | Long term debt | 32 |
| Note 11 Events after the reporting period | 33 | |
Fjordkraft Holding ASA and its subsidiaries (together 'the Group') is a supplier of electrical power in Norway. The Group's core business is concentrated at purchase, sales and portfolio management of electrical power to households, private and public companies, and municipalities. In 2017, the Group also became a provider of mobile phone services to private customers in Norway.
Fjordkraft Holding ASA is incorporated and domiciled in Norway. The address of its registered office is Folke Bernadottes Vei 38, 5147 Bergen, Norway.
These interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors for issue on 14 May 2019. These interim financial statements have not been audited.
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim financial reporting". These interim financial statements do not provide the same scope of information as the annual financial statements and should therefore be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The Group has adopted the going concern basis in preparing it's consolidated financial statements. When assessing this assumption, management has assessed all available information about the future. This comprises information about net cash flows from existing customer contracts and other service contracts, debt service and obligations. After making such assessments, management has a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue its operational
existence for the foreseeable future.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except that income tax expense is recognised in each interim period using the expected weighted average annual income tax rate for the full financial year. Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual profit or loss.
Goodwill is reported as an indefinite life intangible asset at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Cost of goodwill acquired through business combinations is measured as residual amount after allocation of purchase price to identifiable assets at fair value. All intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least once every year. Single assets can be tested more often in case there are indications of impairment.
The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing these interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, except for income taxes and post-employment benefits.
Income tax expense and deferred income tax liability is calculated by applying a weighted average of tax rates across jurisdictions, while in annual financial statements income tax expense and deferred income tax liability is calculated by applying the tax rate for each individual jurisdiction to measures of income for each jurisdiction.
Present value of defined benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets at the end of each interim reporting period is estimated by extrapolation of the latest actuarial valuation, while in the annual financial statements this estimate is based on an updated actuarial valuation.
The Group provides re-invoicing to its customers related to grid rent. This means that the trade receivables, as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position, in addition to power sales also includes grid rent. This makes the amount of trade receivables relatively high in comparision with the amount of gross revenue as shown in the consolidated statement of profit and loss.
Employee share options at Fjordkraft Holding ASA represents rights for employees to buy shares in the company at a future date at a predetermined exercise price. To exercise the employee must remain an employee of the company or an affiliated company at the end of the vesting period.
The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the allotment of options is recognised as an expense over the vesting period based on the fair value of the options. On each balance date, the Group revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to be exercisable. Any adjustments will be recognised in the income statement and corresponding adjustment to equity over the remaining vesting period. The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital and share premium when the options are exercised.
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal financial reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board. The Board examines the Group's performance from a type of services perspective. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.
The Group's reportable segments under IFRS
8 - "Operating Segments" are therefore as follows: -Consumer segment - Sale of electrical power
and related services to private consumers -Business segment - Sale of electrical power and related services to business consumers
Information reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance is focused on the category of customer for each type of activity. No operating segments have been aggregated in arriving at the reportable segments of the Group. The principal categories of customers are direct sales to private consumers, business consumers and alliance partners.
The segment profit measure is adjusted operating profit which is defined as profit before tax earned by each segment without the allocation of non-recurring expenses, depreciation of acquisitions, other gains and losses, interest income, interest expense, and other financial items, net. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies.
All of the Group's revenue is from external parties and is from activities currently carried out in Norway. There are no customers representing more than 10% of revenue.
The tables below is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results by reportable segment. New growth initiatives comprise of other business activities (sale of mobile service to private customers and power sale, included related services, to Alliance partners – referred to as New Growth Initiatives) which are not considered separate operating segments.
Segment information
| Consumer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments | |
| 1 434 916 | 1 062 714 | 48 005 | 2 545 634 |
| 1 434 916 | 1 062 714 | 48 005 | 2 545 634 |
| (1 168 299) | (965 251) | (33 722) | (2 167 273) |
| 266 617 | 97 463 | 14 283 | 378 361 |
| (112 249) | (35 044) | (15 041) | (162 334) |
| (28 471) | (3 521) | (2 098) | (34 090) |
| (140 720) | (38 565) | (17 139) | (196 424) |
| 125 897 | 58 898 | (2 856) | 181 937 |
| Q1 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments |
| Revenue | ||||
| Revenue adjusted | 1 101 556 | 781 693 | 32 757 | 1 916 005 |
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 1 101 556 | 781 693 | 32 757 | 1 916 005 |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (878 218) | (700 106) | (23 620) | (1 601 944) |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 223 338 | 81 587 | 9 137 | 314 061 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses | (93 499) | (28 995) | (13 956) | (136 450) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (26 507) | (2 748) | (1 646) | (30 901) |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (120 006) | (31 743) | (15 602) | (167 351) |
| Operating profit adjusted | 103 332 | 49 844 | (6 465) | 146 710 |
Segment information
| Full Year 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments |
| Revenue | ||||
| Revenue adjusted | 3 786 193 | 2 776 216 | 149 882 | 6 712 291 |
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 3 786 193 | 2 776 216 | 149 882 | 6 712 291 |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (3 019 933) | (2 484 071) | (120 396) | (5 624 399) |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 766 260 | 292 146 | 29 486 | 1 087 893 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses | (390 753) | (125 934) | (53 374) | (570 061) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (110 101) | (10 992) | (6 597) | (127 690) |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (500 855) | (136 926) | (59 971) | (697 751) |
| Operating profit adjusted | 265 405 | 155 220 | (30 485) | 390 142 |
* Comprise of other business activities (sale of mobile services to private customers and power sale, included related services, to Alliance partners – referred to as New Growth Initiatives) which are not considered separate operating segments.
Segment information
| Reconciliation to statement of profit and loss for the period | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 | |
| Revenue adjusted | 2 545 634 | 1 916 005 | 6 712 291 | |
| Corporate 1) | - | - | 8 657 | |
| Revenue | 2 545 634 | 1 916 005 | 6 720 948 | |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (2 167 273) | (1 601 944) | (5 624 399) | |
| Corporate 1) | - | - | 873 | |
| Direct cost of sales | (2 167 273) | (1 601 944) | (5 623 526) | |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 378 361 | 314 061 | 1 087 893 | |
| Corporate 1) | - | - | 9 529 | |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales | 378 361 | 314 061 | 1 097 422 | |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (196 424) | (167 351) | (697 751) | |
| Special items 2) | - | (10 967) | (25 835) | |
| Depreciation of acquisitions 3) | (11 002) | (1 070) | (36 375) | |
| Total operating expenses | (207 426) | (179 388) | (759 961) | |
| Other gains and losses 4) | 8 | (5 060) | (10 578) | |
| Operating profit | 170 942 | 129 613 | 326 883 | |
| Interest income | 4 882 | 3 941 | 15 178 | |
| Interest expense lease liability | (193) | - | - | |
| Interest expense | (1 578) | (54) | (4 927) | |
| Other financial items, net | (1 086) | (1 314) | (5 277) | |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 172 968 | 132 187 | 331 858 |
1) Corporate consists of estimate deviations previous year and special revenue items. A large proportion of the Group's final settlement of sales and distribution of electricity is made after the Group has finalised its financial statements. At the date of reporting, the Group recognises electricity revenue and the associated cost of sales based on a best estimate approach. Thus, any estimate deviation related to the previous reporting period is recognised in the following reporting period. Management is of the opinion that the underlying operating profit in the reporting period should be adjusted for such estimate deviations related to previous reporting periods, thus the table below also presents the Group's operating profit before such estimate deviations in the line "Operating profit (before unallocated and estimate deviations)".
Note 2 Segment information 2) Special items consists of one-time items as follows:
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special items incurred specific to: | |||
| - the process of listing the company on Oslo Stock Exchange | - | (10 967) | (11 323) |
| - acquisition related costs | - | - | (11 643) |
| - legal costs related to the compensatory damages | - | - | (460) |
| - strategic costs related to markets abroad | - | - | (2 409) |
| Special items | - | (10 967) | (25 835) |
3) Depreciation of acquisitions consists of depreciation related to customer portfolios and acquisitions of companies accounted for in intangible assets in the consolidated statement of financial position. The Group has decided to report the operating profit of the segments adjusted for depreciation of acquisitions. In order to accommodate this, historically reported figures have been adjusted accordingly:
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrønderEnergi Marked acquisition | (7 788) | - | (30 777) |
| Oppdal Everk Kraftomsetning acquisition | (1 085) | - | (1 306) |
| Other customer acquisitions | (2 129) | (1 070) | (4 292) |
| Depreciation of acquisitions | (11 002) | (1 070) | (36 375) |
4) Other gains and losses, net consist of gains and losses on derivative financial instruments associated with the purchase and sale of electricity.
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | 172 968 | 132 187 | 331 858 |
| Tax expense | (38 543) | (30 497) | (78 289) |
| Average tax rate | 22,3 % | 23,1 % | 23,6 % |
| Tax payable | 42 167 | 32 654 | 94 073 |
| Adjustments to prior years tax payable | - | - | 370 |
| Change in deferred tax | (3 624) | (2 156) | (16 154) |
| Tax expense recognised in statement of profit or loss | 38 543 | 30 497 | 78 289 |
Earnings per share is calculated as profit/loss allocated to shareholders for the year divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares.
| Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the company (NOK in thousands) | 134 425 | 101 689 | 253 569 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders of the company (NOK in thousands) | 134 425 | 101 689 | 254 736 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue | 104 496 216 | 104 496 216 | 104 496 216 |
| Earnings per share in NOK | 1,29 | 0,97 | 2,43 |
| Total comprehensive income per share in NOK | 1,29 | 0,97 | 2,44 |
| Share options | 960 000 | - | 870 000 |
| Diluted earnings per share in NOK | 1,27 | 0,97 | 2,41 |
| Dividend per share in NOK | - | 0,96 | 0,96 |
In addition to outstanding shares, there has been issued 870 000 share options to employees during 2018, and 90 000 in January 2019. These are included in the calculation.
The share options are not approved by the annual general meeting (AGM) at reporting date.
| Q1 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Fixtures and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Construction in progress |
Total |
| Cost price 1 January 2019 | 9 639 | 25 279 | 1 376 | 36 294 |
| Additions | - | - | 113 | 113 |
| Transferred from construction in progress | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 March 2019 | 9 639 | 25 279 | 1 489 | 36 407 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2019 | (7 449) | (24 706) | - | (32 155) |
| Depreciation for the period | (149) | (53) | - | (201) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2019 | (7 598) | (24 758) | - | (32 357) |
| Carrying amount 31 March 2019 | 2 041 | 521 | 1 489 | 4 050 |
| Q1 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Fixtures and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Construction in progress |
Total |
| Cost price 1 January 2018 | 8 875 | 25 221 | - | 34 096 |
| Additions | - | - | 170 | 170 |
| Transferred from construction in progress | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 March 2018 | 8 875 | 25 221 | 170 | 34 266 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 | (6 090) | (24 437) | - | (30 527) |
| Depreciation for the period | (149) | (53) | - | (201) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2018 | (6 239) | (24 490) | - | (30 729) |
| Carrying amount 31 March 2018 | 2 636 | 731 | 170 | 3 537 |
Note 5 Property, plant and equipment
| Full year 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Fixtures and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Construction in progress |
Total |
| Cost price 1 January 2018 | 8 875 | 25 221 | - | 34 096 |
| Additions | 81 | - | 1 376 | 1 457 |
| Additions from business combinations | 683 | 58 | 741 | |
| Transferred from construction in progress | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2018 | 9 639 | 25 279 | 1 376 | 36 293 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 | (6 090) | (24 437) | - | (30 527) |
| Depreciation for the year | (1 359) | (269) | - | (1 628) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2018 | (7 449) | (24 706) | - | (32 155) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2018 | 2 190 | 573 | 1 376 | 4 139 |
| Useful life | 8 years (or lease term if shorter) |
3 years |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation method | Straight line | Straight line |
Q1 2019
| NOK in thousands | Software and development projects |
Construction in progress |
Customer portfolios |
Other intangible assets |
Total non-current intangible assets, excl. goodwill |
Goodwill | Total non-current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2019 | 140 692 | 42 869 | 157 435 | 12 634 | 353 630 | 155 849 | 509 478 |
| Additions - Purchase | - | 14 669 | 244 | - | 14 913 | - | 14 913 |
| Additions - Internally generated | 160 | 284 | - | - | 444 | - | 444 |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 15 300 | (15 300) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 March 2019 | 156 153 | 42 522 | 157 679 | 12 634 | 368 988 | 155 849 | 524 837 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2019 | (108 955) | - | (40 192) | (4 526) | (153 673) | - | (153 673) |
| Depreciation for the period | (6 806) | - | (9 983) | (1 067) | (17 856) | - | (17 856) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2019 | (115 761) | - | (50 173) | (5 593) | (171 528) | - | (171 529) |
| Carrying amount 31 March 2019 | 40 392 | 42 522 | 107 506 | 7 040 | 197 459 | 155 849 | 353 308 |
| NOK in thousands | Software and development projects |
Construction in progress |
Customer portfolios |
Other intangible assets |
Total non-current intangible assets, excl. goodwill |
Goodwill | Total non-current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2018 | 121 946 | 29 211 | 20 141 | 568 | 171 866 | - 171 866 |
|
| Additions - Purchase | - | 5 529 | 4 819 | - | 10 347 | - 10 347 |
|
| Additions - Internally generated | - | 490 | - | - | 490 | - 490 |
|
| Transferred from construction in progress | 14 853 | (14 853) | - | - | - | - - |
|
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | - | - | - | - | - - |
|
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - - |
|
| Cost price 31 March 2018 | 136 799 | 20 377 | 24 960 | 568 | 182 703 | - 182 703 |
|
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 | (81 615) | - | (8 012) | (142) | (89 769) | - | (89 769) |
| Depreciation for the period | (6 664) | - | (1 072) | (47) | (7 784) | - | (7 784) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - - |
|
| Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2018 | (88 279) | - | (9 084) | (189) | (97 553) | - | (97 553) |
| Carrying amount 31 March 2018 | 48 519 | 20 377 | 15 876 | 379 | 85 150 | - 85 150 |
Non-current intangible assets
| NOK in thousands | Software and development projects |
Construction in progress |
Customer portfolios |
Other intangible assets |
Total non-current intangible assets, excl. goodwill |
Goodwill | Total non-current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2018 | 121 946 | 29 211 | 20 141 | 568 | 171 865 | - | 171 865 |
| Additions - Purchase | 990 | 30 457 | 30 176 | - | 61 623 | - | 61 623 |
| Additions - Internally generated | 17 | 1 125 | - | - | 1 142 | - | 1 142 |
| Additions from business combinations | 107 118 | 12 066 | 119 184 | 155 849 | 275 033 | ||
| Transferred from construction in progress | 17 740 | (17 740) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | (185) | - | - | (185) | - | (185) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2018 | 140 693 | 42 869 | 157 435 | 12 634 | 353 630 | 155 849 | 509 479 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 | (81 615) | - | (8 012) | (142) | (89 769) | - | (89 769) |
| Depreciation for the year | (27 340) | - | (32 180) | (4 384) | (63 904) | - | (63 904) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2018 | (108 955) | - | (40 192) | (4 526) | (153 673) | - | (153 673) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2018 | 31 738 | 42 869 | 117 243 | 8 108 | 199 957 | 155 849 | 355 806 |
| Useful life | 3 years | 2-12 years | 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation method | Straight line | Straight line/other* | Straight line |
* For the majority of customer portfolios amortisation is calculated on basis of expected churn-profile of the customer portfolio.
Note 6 Intangible assets
| NOK in thousands | El-certificates | Guarantees of origination |
Total current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2019 | 22 101 | 11 494 | 33 595 |
| Additions - Purchase | 240 864 | 6 195 | 247 059 |
| Disposals* | (235 295) | (13 559) | (248 855) |
| Cost price 31 March 2019 | 27 669 | 4 129 | 31 799 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2019 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the period | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2019 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 31 March 2019 | 27 669 | 4 129 | 31 799 |
| NOK in thousands | El-certificates | Guarantees of origination |
Total current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2018 | 11 | 2 558 | 2 569 |
| Additions - Purchase | 179 602 | (856) | 178 746 |
| Disposals* | (179 602) | - | (179 602) |
| Cost price 31 March 2018 | 11 | 1 702 | 1 713 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the period | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 March 2018 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 31 March 2018 | 11 | 1 702 | 1 713 |
Note 6 Intangible assets
| NOK in thousands | El-certificates | Guarantees of origination |
Total current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2018 | 11 | 2 558 | 2 569 |
| Additions - Purchase | 191 160 | 30 208 | 221 368 |
| Additions from business combinations | 260 | - | 260 |
| Disposals* | (169 330) | (21 272) | (190 602) |
| Cost price 31 December 2018 | 22 101 | 11 494 | 33 595 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2018 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the year | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2018 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2018 | 22 101 | 11 494 | 33 595 |
* Disposals of El-certificates refers to amount of certificates being handed over to the government to offset el-certificate cancellation liability. Disposals of Guarantees of origination (GoO) refers to amount of certificates redeemed as evidence of the origin of electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
Depreciation of intangible assets are included in the line 'Depreciation and amortisation' in the consolidated statement of profit and loss.
This note explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments that are recognised and measured at fair value in the financial statements. Changes in fair value are recognised through other gains and losses, net in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.
| Recurring fair value measurements | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 31 March 2019 | ||||
| NOK in thousands Financial assets |
||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 177 539 | 177 539 | ||
| Total financial assets at fair value | - | 177 539 | - | 177 539 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 169 334 | 169 334 | ||
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | - | 169 334 | - | 169 334 |
| Recurring fair value measurements | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| At 31 March 2018 | ||||
| NOK in thousands | ||||
| Financial assets | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 164 244 | 164 244 | ||
| Total financial assets at fair value | - | 164 244 | - | 164 244 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 151 297 | 151 297 | ||
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | - | 151 297 | - | 151 297 |
| Recurring fair value measurements | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| At 31 December 2018 | ||||
| NOK in thousands | ||||
| Financial assets | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 463 626 | 463 626 | ||
| Total financial assets at fair value | - | 463 626 | - | 463 626 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 455 429 | 455 429 | ||
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | - | 455 429 | - | 455 429 |
Note 7 Fair value measurement of financial instruments
There were no transfers between level 1 and 2 for recurring fair value measurements during the period. The Group's policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period.
Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs are not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.
Specific valuation techniques used to value derivative financial instruments include present value of future cash flows, based on forward prices from Nasdaq OMX Commodities at the balance sheet date. In the case of material long-term contracts, the cash flows are discounted at a discount rate of 1,3 per cent (2018: 1,2 per cent). Valuation method is used for forward contracts and option contracts associated with purchase and sale of electricity. Key inputs to the valuation are discount rates, contract- and market prices.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other non-current financial assets and trade and other payables approximate their carrying value.
The Group also has financial instruments which are not measured at fair value in the balance sheet. For the majority of these instruments, the fair values are not materially different to their carrying amounts, since the interest receivable/payable is either close to current market rates or the instruments are short-term in nature. There has not been identified any significant difference between fair value and carrying amout at 31 March 2019.
As of 31 March 2019, BKK AS is the owner of 30.25 % of the shares in Fjordkraft Holding ASA, while Skagerak Energi AS owns 14,86 %. Related parties with owners comprise companies in BKK Group, Skagerak Energi Group and Statkraft Group. Statkraft is a parent company of a major shareholder. The Board of Directors and the management are also considered to be related parties.
The following transactions were carried out with related parties (NOK in thousands):
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 3 776 | 3 915 | 12 207 |
| BKK Nett AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 1 561 | 1 694 | 4 956 |
| Skagerak Energi AS | Major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 1 699 | 1 341 | 4 857 |
| Skagerak Nett AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 1 748 | 1 335 | 4 370 |
| Skagerak Varme AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 4 494 | 2 773 | 8 999 |
| Statkraft AS | Parent company of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 1 795 | 953 | 4 222 |
| Statkraft Varme AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 27 381 | 24 284 | 61 936 |
| Other | Related party | Other | 2 079 | 846 | 4 926 |
Sale of electrial power in some cases includes reinvoiced grid rent.
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | 428 | 241 | 1 493 |
| BKK Produksjon AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | 4 268 | 4 593 | 14 085 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | 1 055 212 | 1 024 911 | 4 211 917 |
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Purchase of other services | 6 896 | 6 626 | 24 567 |
| BKK Regnskapsservice AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | 2 181 | - | 5 225 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | - | 826 | 4 096 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | 2 029 | 1 984 | 15 923 |
| Other | Related party | Other | 66 | 514 | 1 342 |
Other services consists of payroll expenses, IT, office expenses and customer service.
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Research and development | 50 | 36 | 897 |
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Purchase of customer portfolio | - | - | 5 130 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of customer portfolio | 244 | 4 819 | 6 755 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of el-certificates | 240 864 | 179 602 | 191 420 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of guarantees of origination | 6 195 | - | 30 208 |
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Dividend | - | 48 849 | 48 849 |
| Skagerak Energi AS | Major shareholder | Dividend | - | 47 997 | 47 997 |
| Statkraft Industrial Holding AS | Owner at the time of distribution | Dividend | - | 3 155 | 3 155 |
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | 31 Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statkraft Varme AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 11 798 | 8 744 | 9 315 |
| Other | Related party | Sale of electrical power | 1 799 | 4 868 | 2 906 |
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | 31 Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Other | 232 | 724 | 917 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | - | 3 237 | 131 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | 714 378 | 765 477 | 942 934 |
| Other | Related party | Other | - | - | 487 |
Payables to Statkraft Energi AS (SEAS) mainly relates to purchase of electricity. The Group purchases electricity at Nord Pool through Statkraft Energi AS. The daily transactions and payments with Nord Pool is completed by SEAS, while Fjordkraft AS settles their liabilities towards Statkraft Energi AS monthly. Payables are normally settled in 30 days, but Fjordkraft has the right to postpone the payments by 30 days if their current cash in hand does not cover the liability.
As compensation for the time difference between Fjordkraft's payments and Statkraft Energi AS' settlements towards Nord Pool, Fjordkraft is charged with interests. Interest rate is based on 1M NIBOR plus a margin based on current market terms.
Payables to related parties are unsecured and are excpected to be settled in cash.
As SEAS handles the guarantees on Nord Pool, the Group has no direct exposure on Nord Pool.
The following table summarises revenue from contracts with customers:
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - Consumer segment (1) | 1 434 916 | 1 101 556 | 3 786 193 |
| Revenue - Business segment (2) | 1 062 714 | 781 693 | 2 776 216 |
| Revenue - New growth initiatives (3) | 48 005 | 32 757 | 149 882 |
| Revenue - Corporate | - | - | 8 657 |
| Total revenue | 2 545 634 | 1 916 005 | 6 720 948 |
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - Consumer segment | 1 419 275 | 1 081 566 | 3 713 899 |
| Revenue - Business segment | 1 056 991 | 776 618 | 2 757 947 |
| Revenue - New growth initiatives | 47 639 | 32 486 | 148 428 |
| Revenue - Corporate | - | - | 8 657 |
| Total revenue recognised over time | 2 523 905 | 1 890 669 | 6 620 274 |
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - Consumer segment | 15 641 | 19 990 | 79 037 |
| Revenue - Business segment | 5 723 | 5 075 | 20 183 |
| Revenue - New growth initiatives | 366 | 271 | 1 454 |
| Total revenue recognised at a point in time | 21 730 | 25 336 | 100 674 |
| Total revenue | 2 545 634 | 1 916 005 | 6 720 948 |
(1) Revenue in the consumer segment comprise sale of electrical power to private consumers
(2) Revenue in the business segment comprise sale of electrical power to businesses
(3) Comprise of other business activities (sale of mobile service to private customers and power sale, included related services, to Alliance partners – referred to as New Growth Initiatives)
| Long term debt | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Effective interest rate | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
| Long term debt DNB | NIBOR 3 months + 1,35 % | 236 300 | - | 250 200 |
| Total | 236 300 | - | 250 200 |
Fjordkraft AS has long term debt in DNB related to the purchase of TrønderEnergi Marked AS.
The interest rate is a calculated weighted average. The reference interest rate is NIBOR. Repayment profile is five years, with quartertly instalments. The loan instalments (55 600 tNOK) that are due the next twelve months have been reclassified from interest-bearing long term debt to other non-current liabilities.

There are no significant events after the reporting period that has not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
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The alternative performance measures (abbreviated APM's) that hereby are provided by the Group are a supplement to the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The APM's are based on the guidelines for APM published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on or after 3rd of July 2016. As indicated in the guidelines an APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. The performance measures are commonly used by analysts and investors.
The Group uses the following APM's (in bold). The words written in italics are included in the list of definitions or in the statement of profit or loss.
Cash EBIT is equivalent to Operating free cash flow before tax and change in Net working capital. This APM is used to illustrate the Group's underlying cash generation in the period.
Capex excl. M&A is used to present the capital expenditures excluding mergers and acquisitions to illustrate the Group's organic maintenance capex.
EBIT reported is equivalent to Operating profit and is used to measure performance from operational activities. EBIT reported is an indicator of the company's profitability.
In order to give a better representation of underlying performance, the following adjustments are made to the reported EBIT:
ordinary business, such as acquisition related costs and launch of new services
• Depreciation of acquisitions: Depreciation related to customer portfolios and acquisitions of companies. The Group has decided to report the operating profit of the segments adjusted for depreciation of acquisitions
EBIT reported margin is EBIT divided by Net revenue. This APM is a measure of the profitability and is an indicator of the earnings ability.
EBIT margin adjusted is calculated as EBIT adjusted divided by Net revenue adjusted. This APM is a measure of the profitability and is an indicator of the earnings ability.
EBITDA is defined as operational profit/loss before depreciation and amortisation. This APM is used to measure performance from operating activities.
In order to give a better representation of underlying performance, the following adjustments are made to EBITDA:
• Estimate deviations from previous years: A large proportion of the Group's final settlement of sales and distribution of electricity is made after the Group has finalised its financial statements. At the date of reporting, the Group recognises electricity revenue and the associated cost of sales based on a best estimate approach. Thus, any estimate deviation related to the previous reporting period is recognised in the following reporting period
Gross revenue is equivalent to Revenue as stated in the statement of profit or loss.
Market churn represents the annual supplier switching rate presented by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate. This can be an indicator of the degree of competition in the electricity market.
Net income is equivalent to Profit/(loss) for the period as stated in the statement of profit or loss.
Net income adjusted for certain cash and non-cash items is used in the dividend calculation, and is defined as the following: [(Adjusted EBIT + net finance)*(1-average tax rate) – amortisation of acquisition debt]."
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) shows the net cash position and how much cash would remain if all interest-bearing debt was paid. The calculation is total interest-bearing liabilities deducted cash and cash equivalents.
Net revenue is equivalent to Revenue less direct cost of sales as stated in the statement of profit or loss.
This APM presents Net revenue adjusted for:
• Estimate deviations from previous years: A large proportion of the Group's final settlement of sales and distribution of electricity is made after the Group has finalised its financial statements. At the date of reporting, the Group recognises electricity revenue and the associated cost of sales based on a best estimate approach. Thus, any estimate deviation related to the previous reporting period is recognised in the following reporting period
• Other special revenue adjustments: which represents non-recurring income which is recognised in the profit or loss for the period
Net working capital (NWC) is used to measure short-term liquidity and the ability to utilise assets in an efficient matter. NWC includes the following items from current assets: Inventories, intangible assets, trade receivables, derivative financial instruments and other current assets (that is, all current assets in the balance sheet except cash and cash equivalents); and the following items from current liabilities; trade payables, current income tax liabilities, derivative financial instruments, social security and other taxes and other current liabilities.
Non-cash NWC elements and other items is used when analysing the development in NIBD. Non-cash NWC relates to items included in "change in NWC" that are not affecting Net interest-bearing debt while other items include interest, tax, change in long-term receivables, proceeds from non-current receivables, proceeds from other long-term liabilities and adjustments made on EBITDA.
Number of deliveries is used to present the number of electrical meters supplied with electricity. One customer may have one or more electricity deliveries.
OpFCF before tax and change in NWC is Operating free cash flow and change in working capital, and is defined as EBITDA adjusted less Capex excl. M&A and payments to obtain contract assets.
Volume sold is used to present the underlying volume generating income in the period.
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 2 545 634 | 1 916 005 | 6 720 948 |
| Cost of sales | (2 167 273) | (1 601 944) | (5 623 526) |
| Net revenue | 378 361 | 314 061 | 1 097 422 |
| Personnel expenses | (64 426) | (53 667) | (217 514) |
| Other operating expenses | (97 908) | (93 747) | (378 382) |
| Operating expenses | (162 334) | (147 415) | (595 896) |
| Other gains and losses, net | 8 | (5 060) | (10 578) |
| EBITDA | 216 035 | 161 586 | 490 947 |
| Depreciation & amortisation | (45 093) | (31 973) | (164 065) |
| EBIT reported (Operating profit) | 170 942 | 129 613 | 326 883 |
| Net financials | 2 026 | 2 573 | 4 974 |
| Profit/ (loss) before taxes | 172 968 | 132 187 | 331 858 |
| Taxes | (38 543) | (30 497) | (78 289) |
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | 134 425 | 101 689 | 253 569 |
| EBIT reported margin | 45% | 41% | 30% |
| Adjusted amounts: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
| Net revenue | 378 361 | 314 061 | 1 097 422 |
| Adjustment: (Positive/ negative estimate deviations previous year) | - | - | (5 449) |
| Special items* (Compensatory damages) | - | - | (4 080) |
| Net revenue adjusted | 378 361 | 314 061 | 1 087 893 |
| EBITDA | 216 035 | 161 586 | 490 947 |
| Adjustment: (Positive/ negative estimate deviations previous year) | - | - | (5 449) |
| Other gains and losses | (8) | 5 060 | 10 578 |
| Special items* | - | 10 967 | 21 755 |
| EBITDA adjusted (before unallocated and estimate deviations) | 216 027 | 177 613 | 517 831 |
| EBIT reported (Operating profit) | 170 942 | 129 613 | 326 883 |
| Adjustment: (Positive/ negative estimate deviations previous year) | - | - | (5 449) |
| Other gains and losses | (8) | 5 060 | 10 578 |
| Special items* | - | 10 967 | 21 755 |
| Part of depreciation related to acquistions | 11 002 | 1 070 | 36 375 |
| EBIT adjusted (before unallocated and estimate deviations) | 181 937 | 146 710 | 390 142 |
| EBIT margin adjusted | 48% | 47% | 36% |
| * Special items consists of the following: | |||
| NOK in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
| The process of listing the company on Oslo Stock Exchange | - | (10 967) | (11 323) |
| Acquisition related costs | - | - | (11 643) |
| Compensatory damages | - | - | 4 080 |
| Legal costs related to the compensatory damages | - | - | (460) |
| Strategic costs related to markets abroad | - | - | (2 409) |
| Special items | - | (10 967) | (21 755) |
| NOK thousands | 31 Mar 2019 | 31 Mar 2018 | 31 Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing long term debt | 180 700 | - | 194 600 |
| Reclassification of first year installments long term debt | 55 600 | - | 55 600 |
| Overdraft facilities | - | 330 623 | - |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (213 027) | - | (381 409) |
| Net interest bearing debt (cash) | 23 273 | 330 623 | (131 209) |
| NOK thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net working capital | 598 845 | 892 205 | 310 828 |
| OpFCF before tax and change in NWC | 175 087 | 142 678 | 373 401 |
| Capex excl. M&A | 15 226 | 6 189 | 33 783 |
| Numbers in thousands | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical deliveries Consumer segment | 530 | 469 | 529 |
| Electrical deliveries Business segment | 76 | 64 | 76 |
| Total number of electrical deliveries * | 607 | 532 | 605 |
| Number of mobile subscriptions | 72 | 49 | 66 |
* Number of deliveries excl. Extended Alliance deliveries. Number of deliveries incl. Extended Alliance deliveries: 640 thousand in Q1 2019..
| Volume in GWh | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer segment | 2 299 | 2 320 | 6 899 |
| Business segment | 2 103 | 1 968 | 6 298 |
| Total volume | 4 402 | 4 288 | 13 197 |
| Market churn- LTM* | Full year 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | 21% | |
| Business | 18% |
* Market churn is based on the latest available data from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate. The latest available data is from Q4 2018.
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