Quarterly Report • Feb 13, 2020
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Quarterly report - Q4 2019
| NOK in thousands | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue | 2 046 509 | 2 179 090 | 7 122 528 |
| Net revenue | 374 252 | 307 492 | 1 295 134 |
| Net revenue adjusted | 372 204 | 304 634 | 1 283 721 |
| EBIT reported | 174 610 | 91 714 | 482 738 |
| EBIT adjusted | 147 709 | 107 105 | 491 053 |
| Net income | 125 681 | 71 371 | 370 171 |
| Basic earnings per share (in NOK) | 1,2 | 0,68 | 3,54 |
| EBIT margin | 47 % | 30 % | 37 % |
| EBIT margin adjusted | 40 % | 35 % | 38 % |
| Net interest bearing debt (cash) | -580 936 | -131 209 | -580 936 |
| Capex excl. M&A | 13 362 | 9 816 | 50 372 |
| Volume sold (GWh) | 4 002 | 3 961 | 13 407 |
| # of deliveries ('000) excl. Extended Alliance | 622 | 605 | 622 |
*Alternative Performance Measures (APM)- see separate chapter for definition and reconciliation
The fourth quarter of 2019 has been a quarter with very strong profitability growth driven by particularly favourable market dynamics both in the elspot market and in other commodity markets. Along with strong product management, this positive effect on cost of goods sold has resulted in a 22% increase in adjusted net revenue YoY, while adjusted EBIT is increasing 38% YoY. Volume has been quite stable YoY, increasing by 1%. The growth within the mobile services continues, and at the end of the quarter we reached the milestone of 100 thousand mobile subscribers, all organically.
Temperatures in the quarter have been colder than normal in two out of three months. Two out of three months are also colder than last year. Volume is still quite stable because of a slight reduction in the number of large tender customers in the business segment. However, the financial impact of this is limited. The YoY growth in number of deliveries in the Consumer and Business segments is 17 thousand deliveries, and offsets the negative effect described above.
The Consumer segment continues to grow, comprising 544 thousand electricity deliveries at the end of Q4 2019, which represents a total growth of 2,169 deliveries from third quarter 2019, all of which organically. The volume sold in fourth quarter 2019 was 2,158 GWh, which is a 4% increase from the fourth quarter 2018. The increase in number of deliveries is the main driver for the increase.
Adjusted net revenue in the Consumer segment amounts to 264 NOKm, a YoY growth of 24%. About 85% of the increase is driven by margin improvement.
Adjusted OPEX amounts to 160 NOKm in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to 141 NOKm in the fourth quarter of 2018. Increased sales and marketing costs, customer service costs and administrative costs are the main drivers for the increase.
EBIT adjusted amounts to 104 NOKm in the quarter, which is an increase of 32 NOKm compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. This corresponds to an adjusted EBIT margin of 39%, and a YoY increase of 6 percentage points.
At the end of fourth quarter 2019, the Business segment comprised 78 thousand electricity deliveries, which represents an increase of 468 deliveries from third quarter 2019, all of which organically. The volume sold in fourth quarter 2019 was 1,844 GWh, a decrease of 2% compared to fourth quarter 2018. The decrease is driven by a 5% decrease in average volume per delivery due to a reduction in number of large tender customers, as mentioned above.
Adjusted net revenue in the Business segment amounts to 95 NOKm, a YoY growth of 15%. The growth is driven by improved margins, primarily from value added services.
Adjusted OPEX amounts to 46 NOKm in the quarter, compared to 40 NOKm in the fourth quarter of 2018. The main reason for the OPEX growth is increased sales and marketing costs.
EBIT adjusted amounts to 50 NOKm in the quarter, an increase of 7 NOKm from the fourth quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBIT margin in the quarter was 52%, representing a 1 percentage point increase YoY.
At the end of fourth quarter 2019, the number of mobile subscribers passed the 100 thousand subscribers milestone, which represents an organic growth of 7,756 subscribers from third quarter 2019.
Alliance volume in fourth quarter 2019 was 1,297 GWh, which is a 4% YoY decrease as Vesterålskraft Strøm is now included in the Consumer and Business segments, following the acquisition.
Adjusted net revenue in the New Growth Initiatives segment amounts to 12 NOKm, a YoY growth of 33%. The growth is driven by Alliance.
OPEX adjusted amounted to 18 NOKm, an increase from 17 NOKm in fourth quarter 2018, due to increased sales and marketing costs and variable costs.
EBIT adjusted amounted to -6 NOKm, an improvement of 1 NOKm from fourth quarter 2018, driven by increased net revenue from Alliance.
Financials Figures from the corresponding period the previous year are in brackets, unless otherwise specified.
Gross revenue amounted to 2,047 NOKm (2,179 NOKm), a decrease of 6%, due to lower elspot prices.
Adjusted net revenue amounted to 372 NOKm (305 NOKm), an increase of 22%. The increase is mainly driven by margin improvement.
Adjusted operating expenses amounted to 224 NOKm (198 NOKm), an increase of 13%, driven by sales and marketing costs, customer service costs and administrative costs.
Adjusted EBIT amounted to 148 NOKm (107 NOKm), a growth of 38% YoY due to the factors described above.
Net financial income amounted to 1.0 NOKm (0.4 NOKm).
Profit for the period amounted to 126 NOKm (71 NOKm) in the fourth quarter due to the factors described above.
Net cash from operating activities was 107 NOKm (28 NOKm), driven by positive results in the quarter. Net cash used in investing activities was -16 NOKm (-30 NOKm) driven by various R&D initiatives. Net cash used in financing activities was NOK -17 NOKm (-14 NOKm), primarily consisting of instalments related to long term debt.
The total capital as of 31.12.2019 was 3,008 NOKm (3,448 NOKm), a decrease of 440 NOKm from Q4 2018. The main driver for the decrease is lower current assets.
On the 6th of January 2019 Fjordkraft AS and Rieber & Søn AS bought shares in Metzum AS. Each company bought 40% of the shares, the remaining 20% is owned by employees in Metzum. Fjordkraft's share in the company was financed through the sale of software from Fjordkraft to Metzum. Metzum AS aims to develop, manage and deliver software to electricity suppliers and similar industries.
The Board of Directors has in the Board Meeting on 12 February 2020 proposed a dividend to the shareholders of NOK 3.00 per share.
The proposed dividend is subject to approval by the general meeting.
There are no other significant events after the reporting period that has not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
The demand for electricity, electricity prices, customer churn and competition are the main uncertainties in a short-term perspective. The demand for electricity varies with i.a. weather conditions and temperature. Electricity prices are determined by supply and demand through Nordpool, the marketplace for electricity in the Nordics. Fjordkraft seeks to reduce market risk to a low level and does not take speculative positions in the electricity market.
The Group has an ambition to grow organically in all segments, as well as acting as a consolidator in a fragmented market. The Group's revised financial targets are presented in the capital markets day presentation.
| Note | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full Year 2019 | Full Year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 720 948 | |||||
| (5 623 526) | |||||
| 259 327 | 374 252 | 1 097 422 | |||
| (217 514) | |||||
| (378 382) | |||||
| (2 422) | (3 556) | - | |||
| 2,5,6 | (46 551) | (55 339) | (44 935) | (164 065) | |
| (208 418) | (212 769) | (213 096) | (759 961) | ||
| (10 578) | |||||
| 42 482 | 174 610 | 326 883 | |||
| 15 178 | |||||
| (401) | (904) | - | |||
| (1 633) | (2 096) | (1 598) | (4 927) | ||
| (1 057) | (1 177) | (1 501) | (5 277) | ||
| 1 353 | 1 014 | 4 974 | |||
| 43 835 | 175 624 | 331 858 | |||
| 3 | (9 904) | (49 944) | (20 742) | (78 289) | |
| 33 932 | 125 681 | 71 371 | 253 569 | ||
| 4 | 0,32 | 1,20 | 2,43 | ||
| 4 | 0,32 | 1,19 | 2,41 | ||
| 2,9 2 2 2 7 |
1 101 634 (842 307) (74 557) (84 887) (8 427) 4 444 |
2 046 509 (1 672 256) (49 213) (104 661) 13 126 5 192 |
(1 871 598) (64 658) (103 503) (2 683) |
2 179 090 7 122 528 (5 827 394) 307 492 1 295 134 (236 106) (379 973) - (10 404) (190 528) (817 011) 4 615 91 714 482 738 3 497 20 071 - (1 677) (6 956) (3 737) 398 7 701 92 112 490 440 (120 269) 370 171 0,68 3,54 0,68 3,51 |
* Based on 104 496 216 shares outstanding. It is issued 930 000 share options to employees.
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full Year 2019 | Full Year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | 33 932 | 125 681 | 71 371 | 370 171 | 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 | - | (11 091) | (10 628) | (11 091) | 1 167 |
| Total | - | (11 091) | (10 628) | (11 091) | 1 167 |
| Total other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period, net of tax | - | (11 091) | (10 628) | (11 091) | 1 167 |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period | 33 932 | 114 590 | 60 742 | 359 080 | 254 736 |
| NOK in thousands | Note | 30 September 2019 |
31 December 2019 |
31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Right-of-use assets property, plant and equipment | 49 218 | 65 976 | - | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 5 | 6 463 | 7 108 | 4 139 |
| Goodwill | 6, 11 | 166 696 | 166 696 | 155 849 |
| Intangible assets | 6, 11 | 193 813 | 178 542 | 199 957 |
| Cost to obtain contracts | 158 838 | 159 235 | 149 912 | |
| Other non-current financial assets | 23 577 | 25 365 | 20 090 | |
| Total non-current assets | 598 605 | 602 923 | 529 947 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 6 | 20 810 | 23 760 | 33 595 |
| Inventories | 705 | 794 | 533 | |
| Trade receivables | 8, 11 | 916 230 | 1 507 467 | 2 006 328 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 7, 11 | 91 893 | 79 274 | 463 626 |
| Other current assets | 11 | 38 274 | 18 466 | 32 741 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 11 | 701 123 | 775 536 | 381 409 |
| Total current assets | 1 769 034 | 2 405 297 | 2 918 231 | |
| Total assets | 2 367 640 | 3 008 220 | 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 | 731 510 | 846 833 | 714 651 | |
| Total equity | 887 893 | 1 003 216 | 871 035 |
| NOK in thousands | Note | 30 September 2019 |
31 December 2019 |
31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Net employee defined benefit plan liabilities | 11 | 84 377 | 64 062 | 79 308 |
| Interest-bearing long term debt | 10 | 152 900 | 139 000 | 194 600 |
| Deferred tax liabilitites | 3, 11 | 14 930 | 27 451 | 20 837 |
| Lease liability - long term | 11 | 38 802 | 56 515 | - |
| Other provisions for liabilities | 732 | - | 805 | |
| Total non-current liabilites | 291 741 | 287 027 | 295 550 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Trade and other payables | 8, 11 | 472 712 | 818 143 | 1 100 186 |
| Current income tax liabilities | 3 | 98 599 | 111 656 | 94 213 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 7, 11 | 93 744 | 67 999 | 455 429 |
| Social security and other taxes | 11 | 47 019 | 142 620 | 57 523 |
| Lease liability - short term | 11 | 10 856 | 11 428 | - |
| Other current liabilities | 11 | 465 076 | 566 129 | 574 243 |
| Total current liabilities | 1 188 006 | 1 717 976 | 2 281 593 | |
| Total liabilities | 1 479 746 | 2 005 004 | 2 577 143 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2 367 640 | 3 008 220 | 3 448 178 |
Per Axel Koch
Chairman
Elisabeth M. Norberg Board member
Steinar Sønsteby
Board member
The Board of Fjordkraft Holding ASA, Bergen, 12 February 2020
Birthe Iren Grotle
Board member
Heidi Theresa Ose Board member
Lindi Bucher Vinsand
Board member
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 year | - | - | - | 253 569 | 253 569 |
| Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the year, net of tax | - | - | - | 1 167 | 1 167 |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the year | - | - | - | 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 year | - | - | - | 370 171 | 370 171 |
| Other paid-in equity | - | - | - | 2 994 | 2 994 |
| Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the year, net of tax | - | - | - | (11 091) | (11 091) |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the year | - | - | - | 362 074 | 362 074 |
| Dividends paid (note 4) | - | - | - | (229 892) | (229 892) |
| Transactions with owners | - | - | - | (229 892) | (229 892) |
Balance at 31 December 2019 31 349 125 035 - 846 833 1 003 216
| Operating activities Profit/ (loss) before tax 43 835 175 624 92 112 490 440 Adjustments for Depreciation 5, 6 18 734 26 598 20 704 82 158 Depreciation right-of-use assets 2 422 3 556 - 10 404 Amortisation of contract assets 27 817 28 740 24 231 108 370 Interest income (4 444) (5 192) (3 497) (20 071) Interest expense lease liability 401 904 - 1 677 Interest expense 1 633 2 096 1 598 6 956 Change in long-term receivables 30 (154) (5 062) (2 879) Share based payment expense 733 733 - 2 994 Change in post-employment liabilities 6 492 (34 534) 2 540 (29 556) Payments to obtain a contract (34 887) (29 137) (28 236) (117 693) Changes in working capital (non-cash effect) Impairment loss recognised in trade receivables 4 195 1 019 2 998 23 502 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 8 427 (13 126) 2 683 (4 615) Changes in working capital Inventories 512 (89) 517 (262) Trade receivables 8 168 392 (592 255) (802 955) 489 360 Purchase of el-certificates 6 (370) 370 (17 412) (242 596) Non-cash effect from cancelling el-certificates 6 - - - 246 569 Purchase of guarantees of origination 6 (854) (5 912) (32 569) (12 975) 6 1 303 1 013 21 272 18 837 Non-cash effect from disposal of guarantees of origination Other current assets 5 107 19 773 34 626 20 715 Trade and other payables 8 (106 050) 345 431 480 095 (297 054) Other current liabilities 89 835 198 228 234 238 72 774 Cash generated from operations 233 262 123 687 27 883 847 054 Interest paid (1 557) (2 092) (348) (6 950) Interest received 4 444 5 192 3 497 20 071 Income tax paid 3 (288) (19 600) (2 991) (93 793) Net cash from operating activities 235 862 107 187 28 041 766 381 |
NOK in thousands | Note | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full Year 2019 | Full Year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 858 | |||||||
| 65 532 | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| 98 533 | |||||||
| (15 178) | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| 4 927 | |||||||
| (5 062) | |||||||
| - | |||||||
| 4 402 | |||||||
| (110 646) | |||||||
| 22 848 | |||||||
| 10 578 | |||||||
| 861 | |||||||
| (506 065) | |||||||
| (191 420) | |||||||
| 169 330 | |||||||
| (30 208) | |||||||
| 21 272 | |||||||
| 54 589 | |||||||
| 372 173 | |||||||
| (49 229) | |||||||
| 249 094 | |||||||
| (3 678) | |||||||
| 15 178 | |||||||
| (73 569) | |||||||
| 187 026 |
| NOK in thousands | Note | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full Year 2019 | Full Year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 5 | (1 766) | (939) | (499) | (3 791) | (1 376) |
| Purchase of intangible assets | 6 | (8 093) | (12 636) | (33 158) | (47 589) | (62 583) |
| Net cash outflow on aquisition of subsidiares | 11 | (22 066) | - | - | (22 066) | (254 102) |
| Net (outflow)/proceeds from non-current receivables | (977) | (1 634) | 3 638 | (2 396) | (759) | |
| Net (outflow)/proceeds from other long-term liabilities | - | (732) | (209) | (805) | (209) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (32 903) | (15 939) | (30 228) | (76 648) | (319 028) | |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Dividends paid | 4 | - | - | - | (229 892) | (100 000) |
| Proceeds from interest-bearing long term debt | - | - | - | - | 278 000 | |
| Instalments long term debt | (13 900) | (13 900) | (13 900) | (55 600) | (27 800) | |
| Payment of lease liability | (2 586) | (2 935) | - | (10 115) | - | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (16 486) | (16 835) | (13 900) | (295 607) | 150 200 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 186 473 | 74 413 | (16 087) | 394 126 | 18 197 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 514 649 | 701 123 | 397 495 | 381 409 | 363 212 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 701 123 | 775 536 | 381 409 | 775 536 | 381 409 |
| Note 1 | Accounting policies | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Note 2 | Segment information | 16 |
| Note 3 | Income tax | 21 |
| Note 4 | Earnings per share | 22 |
| Note 5 | Property, plant and equipment | 23 |
| Note 6 | Intangible assets | 26 |
| Note 7 | Fair value measurement | |
| of financial instruments | 32 | |
| Note 8 | Related party transactions | 34 |
| Note 9 | Revenue recognition | 36 |
| Note 10 | Long term debt | 37 |
| Note 11 Business combination | 38 | |
| Note 12 Events after the reporting period | 39 | |
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 12 February 2020.
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.
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.
At each balance sheet date the Group reviews whether there are indication that the carrying amount of the Group's tangible and intangible assets have suffered an impairment loss.
Tangible and intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value in use (the net present value of a cash flow or other benefits that the asset is expected to contribute to the generation of, through its use by the group). For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units).
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or 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.
IFRS 15 requires capitalisation of incremental costs of obtaining a contract which the entity expects to recover, if the amortisation period is more than one year, such as for sales commissions. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract were under the previous accounting policy expensed as incurred. Amortisation of the capitalised costs of obtaining a contract is recognised as part of Operating profit.
In order to consider an acquisition as a business combination, the acquired asset or groups of assets must constitute a business (an integrated set of operations and assets conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return to the investors). The combination consists of inputs and processes applied to these inputs that have the ability to create output.
Acquired businesses are included in the financial statements from the transaction date. The transaction date is defined as the date on which the company achieves control over the financial and operating assets. This date may differ from the actual date on which the assets are transferred.
Comparative figures are not adjusted for acquired, sold or liquidated businesses. For accounting purposes, the acquisition method is used in connection with the purchase of businesses.
Acquisition cost equals the fair value of the assets used as consideration, including contingent consideration, equity instruments issued and liabilities assumed in connection with the transfer of control. Acquisition cost is measured against the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities. Identifiable intangible assets are included in connection with acquisitions if they can be separated from other assets or meet the legal contractual criteria. If the acquisition cost at the time of the acquisition exceeds the fair value of the acquired net assets (when the acquiring entity achieves control of the transferring entity), goodwill arises.
If the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired exceeds the acquisition cost on the acquisition date, the excess amount is taken to the Income statement immediately.
Goodwill is not depreciated, but is tested at least annually for impairment. In connection with this, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units (CGUs) or groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit from synergy effects of the acquisition. The allocation of goodwill may vary depending on the basis for its initial recognition.
The estimation of fair value and goodwill may be adjusted up to 12 months after the takeover date if new information has emerged about facts and circumstances that existed at the time of the takeover and which, had they been known, would have affected the calculation of the amounts that were included from that date.
Acquisition-related costs, except costs to issue debt or equity securities, are expensed as incurred.
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.
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) which are not considered separate operating segments.
Segment information
| Q3 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments |
| Revenue | ||||
| Revenue adjusted | 609 350 | 434 762 | 57 522 | 1 101 634 |
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 609 350 | 434 762 | 57 522 | 1 101 634 |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (429 544) | (364 315) | (48 450) | (842 307) |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 179 806 | 70 447 | 9 072 | 259 327 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses adjusted | (110 291) | (33 567) | (15 302) | (159 159) |
| Depreciation and amortisation adjusted | (31 129) | (3 746) | (2 323) | (37 199) |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (141 420) | (37 313) | (17 625) | (196 359) |
| Operating profit adjusted | 38 386 | 33 134 | (8 553) | 62 968 |
| Q4 2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments | |
| Revenue | |||||
| Revenue adjusted | 1 156 768 | 826 519 | 62 095 | 2 045 382 | |
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 1 156 768 | 826 519 | 62 095 | 2 045 382 | |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (892 394) | (731 066) | (49 718) | (1 673 178) | |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 264 374 | 95 453 | 12 377 | 372 204 | |
| Expenses | |||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses adjusted | (125 632) | (40 254) | (16 112) | (181 998) | |
| Depreciation and amortisation adjusted | (34 806) | (5 345) | (2 346) | (42 497) | |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (160 438) | (45 599) | (18 458) | (224 495) | |
| Operating profit adjusted | 103 936 | 49 854 | (6 081) | 147 709 |
Segment information
| Q4 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments |
| Revenue | ||||
| Revenue adjusted | 1 236 721 | 904 691 | 41 900 | 2 183 312 |
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 1 236 721 | 904 691 | 41 900 | 2 183 312 |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (1 024 039) | (822 015) | (32 624) | (1 878 678) |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 212 683 | 82 676 | 9 276 | 304 634 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses adjusted | (113 943) | (37 016) | (14 969) | (165 927) |
| Depreciation and amortisation adjusted | (27 241) | (2 705) | (1 656) | (31 602) |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (141 183) | (39 721) | (16 625) | (197 529) |
| Operating profit adjusted | 71 500 | 42 954 | (7 349) | 107 106 |
| Full Year 2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments | |
| Revenue | |||||
| Revenue adjusted | 3 948 175 | 2 899 333 | 218 924 | 7 066 432 | |
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 3 948 175 | 2 899 333 | 218 924 | 7 066 432 | |
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (3 046 521) | (2 563 430) | (172 760) | (5 782 711) | |
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 901 654 | 335 903 | 46 164 | 1 283 721 | |
| Expenses | |||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses adjusted | (444 956) | (137 511) | (59 454) | (641 921) | |
| Depreciation and amortisation adjusted | (125 305) | (16 531) | (8 911) | (150 748) | |
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (570 261) | (154 042) | (68 365) | (792 668) | |
| Operating profit adjusted | 331 393 | 181 861 | (22 201) | 491 053 |
Segment information
| Full Year 2018 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Consumer | Business | New growth initiatives* |
Total segments | ||
| Revenue | ||||||
| Revenue adjusted | 3 786 193 | 2 775 034 | 151 064 | 6 712 291 | ||
| Total external segment revenue adjusted | 3 786 193 | 2 775 034 | 151 064 | 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 | 290 964 | 30 668 | 1 087 893 | ||
| Expenses | ||||||
| Personnel and other operating expenses adjusted | (390 753) | (125 934) | (53 374) | (570 061) | ||
| Depreciation and amortisation adjusted | (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 | 154 038 | (29 303) | 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 Groth Initiatives) which are not considered separate operating segments
Segment information
| Reconciliation to statement of profit and loss for the period | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 | ||
| Revenue adjusted | 1 101 634 | 2 045 382 | 2 183 312 | 7 066 432 | 6 712 291 | ||
| Corporate 1) | - | 1 127 | (4 222) | 56 096 | 8 657 | ||
| Revenue | 1 101 634 | 2 046 509 | 2 179 090 | 7 122 528 | 6 720 948 | ||
| Direct cost of sales adjusted | (842 307) | (1 673 178) | (1 878 678) | (5 782 711) | (5 624 399) | ||
| Corporate 1) | - | 921 | 7 079 | (44 681) | 873 | ||
| Direct cost of sales | (842 307) | (1 672 256) | (1 871 598) | (5 827 394) | (5 623 526) | ||
| Revenue less direct cost of sales adjusted | 259 327 | 372 204 | 304 634 | 1 283 721 | 1 087 893 | ||
| Corporate 1) | - | 2 048 | 2 857 | 11 414 | 9 529 | ||
| Revenue less direct cost of sales | 259 327 | 374 252 | 307 492 | 1 295 134 | 1 097 422 | ||
| Total operating expenses adjusted | (196 359) | (224 495) | (197 529) | (792 668) | (697 751) | ||
| Special items 2) | (287) | 23 502 | (2 233) | 21 218 | (25 835) | ||
| Depreciation of acquisitions 3) | (11 774) | (11 774) | (13 333) | (45 560) | (36 375) | ||
| Total operating expenses | (208 418) | (212 769) | (213 096) | (817 011) | (759 961) | ||
| Other gains and losses 4) | (8 427) | 13 126 | (2 683) | 4 615 | (10 578) | ||
| Operating profit | 42 482 | 174 610 | 91 714 | 482 738 | 326 883 | ||
| Interest income | 4 444 | 5 192 | 3 497 | 20 071 | 15 178 | ||
| Interest expense lease liability | (401) | (904) | - | (1 677) | - | ||
| Interest expense | (1 633) | (2 096) | (1 598) | (6 956) | (4 927) | ||
| Other financial items, net | (1 057) | (1 177) | (1 501) | (3 737) | (5 277) | ||
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 43 835 | 175 624 | 92 112 | 490 440 | 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.
Segment information
Note 2
2) Special items consists of one-time items as follows:
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special items incurred specific to: | |||||
| - the process of listing the company on Oslo Stock Exchange | - | - | - | - | (11 323) |
| - acquisition related costs and implementation costs | (287) | (861) | (1 935) | (3 145) | (11 643) |
| - legal costs related to the compensatory damages | - | - | - | - | (460) |
| - strategic costs related to markets abroad | - | - | (298) | - | (2 409) |
| - change in pension plan | - | 28 969 | 28 969 | - | |
| - impairment charge | (4 606) | (4 606) | - | ||
| Special items | (287) | 23 502 | (2 233) | 21 218 | (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 | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrønderEnergi Marked acquisition | (8 188) | (8 188) | (10 951) | (32 753) | (30 777) |
| Oppdal Everk Kraftomsetning acquisition | (1 085) | (1 085) | (1 306) | (4 342) | (1 306) |
| Vesterålskraft Strøm acquisition | (758) | (758) | - | (1 516) | - |
| Other customer acquisitions | (1 743) | (1 743) | (1 076) | (6 949) | (4 292) |
| Depreciation of acquisitions | (11 774) | (11 774) | (13 333) | (45 560) | (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 | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | 43 835 | 175 624 | 92 112 | 490 440 | 331 858 |
| Tax expense | (9 904) | (49 944) | (20 742) | (120 269) | (78 289) |
| Average tax rate | 22,6 % | 28,4 % | 22,5 % | 24,5 % | 23,6 % |
| Tax payable | 14 634 | 34 013 | 27 036 | 112 790 | 94 073 |
| Adjustments to prior years tax payable | - | - | - | - | 370 |
| Change in deferred tax | (4 731) | 15 931 | (6 295) | 7 479 | (16 154) |
| Tax expense recognised in statement of profit or loss | 9 904 | 49 944 | 20 742 | 120 269 | 78 289 |
Interim income tax expense for the first three quarters of 2019 has been recognised based on management's estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. At year end a full tax calculation has been performed and the effect of the difference between estimated and actual annual income tax rate has been recognised in full in the fourth quarter.
Earnings per share is calculated as profit/ loss allocated to shareholders for the year divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares.
| Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/ (loss) attributable to equity holders of the company * | 33 932 | 125 681 | 71 371 | 370 171 | 253 569 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders of the company* | 33 932 | 114 590 | 60 742 | 359 080 | 254 736 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue | 104 496 216 | 104 496 216 | 104 496 216 | 104 496 216 | 104 496 216 |
| Earnings per share in NOK | 0,32 | 1,20 | 0,68 | 3,54 | 2,43 |
| Total comprehensive income per share in NOK | 0,32 | 1,10 | 0,58 | 3,44 | 2,44 |
| Share options | 930 000 | 930 000 | - | 930 000 | 870 000 |
| Diluted earnings per share in NOK | 0,32 | 1,19 | 0,68 | 3,51 | 2,41 |
| Dividend per share in NOK | - | - | - | 2,20 | 0,96 |
* NOK in thousands
In addition to outstanding shares, there has been issued 870 000 share options to employees during 2018, and 90 000 in January 2019. Due to change in management, there has been a reduction of shares options in Q2 2019. The total number of share options is 930 000. These are included in the calculation.
| Q3 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Fixtures and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Construction in progress |
Total |
| Cost price 1 July 2019 | 11 015 | 25 279 | 1 086 | 37 381 |
| Additions | - | - | 1 766 | 1 766 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | 302 | - | - | 302 |
| Transferred from construction in progress | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 30 September 2019 | 11 317 | 25 279 | 2 852 | 39 448 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 July 2019 | (7 884) | (24 811) | - | (32 695) |
| Depreciation for the period | (237) | (53) | - | (290) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 30 September 2019 | (8 121) | (24 864) | - | (32 985) |
| Carrying amount 30 September 2019 | 3 196 | 416 | 2 852 | 6 463 |
| Q4 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Fixtures and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Construction in progress |
Total |
| Cost price 1 October 2019 | 11 317 | 25 279 | 2 852 | 39 448 |
| Additions | - | - | 939 | 939 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | - | - | - | - |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 2 796 | 995 | (3 791) | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2019 | 14 113 | 26 274 | - | 40 387 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 October 2019 | (8 121) | (24 864) | - | (32 985) |
| Depreciation for the period | (240) | (53) | - | (294) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2019 | (8 362) | (24 917) | - | (33 279) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2019 | 5 751 | 1 357 | - | 7 108 |
Property, plant and equipment
| Q4 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Fixtures and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Construction in progress |
Total |
| Cost price 1 October 2018 | 9 569 | 25 279 | 868 | 35 716 |
| Additions | 71 | - | 508 | 579 |
| Additions from business combinations | - | - | - | - |
| Transferred from construction in progress | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2018 | 9 639 | 25 279 | 1 376 | 36 293 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 October 2018 | (6 637) | (24 607) | - | (31 244) |
| Depreciation for the period | (812) | (100) | - | (912) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2018 | (7 449) | (24 706) | - | (32 155) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2018 | 2 190 | 573 | 1 376 | 4 139 |
| Full Year 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 | - | - | 3 791 | 3 791 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | 302 | - | - | 302 |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 4 172 | 995 | (5 167) | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2019 | 14 113 | 26 274 | - | 40 387 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2019 | (7 449) | (24 706) | - | (32 155) |
| Depreciation for the year | (912) | (211) | - | (1 123) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2019 | (8 362) | (24 917) | - | (33 279) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2019 | 5 751 | 1 357 | - | 7 108 |
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 |
| 8 years (or lease | ||
|---|---|---|
| Useful life | term if shorter) 3 years |
|
| Depreciation method | Straight line Straight line |
Q3 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 July 2019 | 165 173 | 44 530 | 158 153 | 12 633 | 380 490 | 155 849 | 536 339 |
| Additions - Purchase | - | 7 790 | 77 | 7 867 | 7 867 | ||
| Additions - Internally generated | 29 | 197 | - | - | 226 | - | 226 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | - | 12 362 | 1 270 | 13 632 | 10 847 | 24 479 | |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 6 493 | (6 493) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 30 September 2019 | 171 694 | 46 025 | 170 592 | 13 903 | 402 215 | 166 696 | 568 911 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 July 2019 | (123 135) | - | (60 165) | (6 660) | (189 961) | - | (189 961) |
| Depreciation for the period | (6 622) | - | (10 557) | (1 264) | (18 443) | - | (18 443) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 30 September 2019 | (129 757) | - | (70 722) | (7 924) | (208 404) | - | (208 404) |
| Carrying amount 30 September 2019 | 41 937 | 46 025 | 99 870 | 5 979 | 193 813 | 166 696 | 360 509 |
| Q4 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 October 2019 | 171 694 | 46 025 | 170 592 | 13 903 | 402 215 | 166 696 | 568 911 |
| Additions - Purchase | - | 12 062 | 213 | - | 12 275 | 12 275 | |
| Additions - Internally generated | 872 | (511) | - | - | 360 | - | 360 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 40 827 | (40 827) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | (1 602) | - | - | (1 602) | - | (1 602) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2019 | 213 393 | 15 147 | 170 805 | 13 903 | 413 249 | 166 696 | 579 945 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 October 2019 | (129 757) | - | (70 723) | (7 924) | (208 405) | - | (208 405) |
| Depreciation for the period | (8 689) | - | (10 558) | (1 264) | (20 511) | - | (20 511) |
| Impairment for the period** | (5 794) | - | - | - | (5 794) | - | (5 794) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2019 | (144 240) | - | (81 281) | (9 189) | (234 710) | - | (234 710) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2019 | 69 155 | 15 147 | 89 526 | 4 715 | 178 542 | 166 696 | 345 238 |
Non-current intangible assets
Intangible assets
Q4 2018
| 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 October 2018 | 140 227 | 34 020 | 133 596 | 12 634 | 320 477 | 155 849 | 476 326 |
| Additions - Purchase | 446 | 8 790 | 23 841 | - | 33 077 | - | 33 077 |
| Additions - Internally generated | - | 262 | - | - | 262 | - | 262 |
| Additions from business combinations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 20 | (20) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | (185) | - | - | (185) | - | (185) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost Price 31 December 2018 | 140 693 | 42 869 | 157 436 | 12 634 | 353 630 | 155 849 | 509 479 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 October 2018 | (102 543) | - | (31 056) | (284) | (133 883) | - | (133 883) |
| Depreciation for the period | (6 412) | - | (9 137) | (4 243) | (19 791) | - | (19 791) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2018 | (108 955) | - | (40 192) | (4 527) | (153 674) | - | (153 674) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2018 | 31 738 | 42 869 | 117 243 | 8 108 | 199 957 | 155 849 | 355 806 |
| Full Year 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 |
| development projects | progress | portfolios | assets | intangible assets, excl. goodwill |
intangible assets | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 January 2019 | 140 692 | 42 869 | 157 435 | 12 633 | 353 630 | 155 849 | 509 479 |
| Additions - Purchase | - | 45 314 | 1 008 | - | 46 322 | 46 322 | |
| Additions - Internally generated | 1 094 | 173 | - | - | 1 267 | - | 1 267 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | - | - | 12 362 | 1 270 | 13 632 | 10 847 | 24 479 |
| Transferred from construction in progress | 71 606 | (71 606) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Government grants (SkatteFUNN) | - | (1 602) | - | - | (1 602) | - | (1 602) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost price 31 December 2019 | 213 393 | 15 147 | 170 805 | 13 903 | 413 249 | 166 696 | 579 945 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2019 | (108 955) | - | (40 193) | (4 527) | (153 675) | - | (153 675) |
| Depreciation for the year | (29 492) | - | (41 087) | (4 662) | (75 241) | - | (75 241) |
| Impairment for the year** | (5 794) | - | - | - | (5 794) | (5 794) | |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2019 | (144 240) | - | (81 281) | (9 189) | (234 710) | - | (234 710) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2019 | 69 155 | 15 147 | 89 526 | 4 715 | 178 542 | 166 696 | 345 238 |
Intangible assets
| Full year 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| ---------------- | -- | -- |
| 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 | 140 692 | 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 portfolios.
Note 6 Intangible assets
| NOK in thousands | El-certificates | Guarantees of origination |
Total current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 July 2019 | 18 128 | 1 183 | 19 311 |
| Additions - Purchase | 370 | 854 | 1 224 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | 1 578 | - | 1 578 |
| Disposals* | - | (1 303) | (1 303) |
| Cost price 30 September 2019 | 20 076 | 733 | 20 810 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 July 2019 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the period | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 30 September 2019 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 30 September 2019 | 20 076 | 733 | 20 810 |
| Q4 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | El-certificates | Guarantees of origination |
Total current intangible assets |
| Cost price 1 October 2019 | 20 076 | 733 | 20 810 |
| Additions - Purchase*** | (370) | 5 912 | 5 542 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11)*** | (1 578) | - | (1 578) |
| Disposals* | - | (1 013) | (1 013) |
| Cost price 31 December 2019 | 18 128 | 5 632 | 23 760 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 October 2019 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the period | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2019 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2019 | 18 128 | 5 632 | 23 760 |
Note 6 Intangible assets
| NOK in thousands | El-certificates | Guarantees of origination |
Total current intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost price 1 October 2018 | 4 689 | 197 | 4 886 |
| Additions - Purchase | 17 152 | 32 569 | 49 721 |
| Additions from business combinations | 260 | - | 260 |
| Disposals* | - | (21 272) | (21 272) |
| Cost price 31 December 2018 | 22 101 | 11 494 | 33 595 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 October 2018 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the period | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2018 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2018 | 22 101 | 11 494 | 33 595 |
| Full Year 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 242 596 | 12 975 | 255 571 |
| Additions from business combinations (see note 11) | - | - | - |
| Disposals* | (246 569) | (18 837) | (265 405) |
| Cost price 31 December 2019 | 18 128 | 5 632 | 23 760 |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 January 2019 | - | - | - |
| Depreciation for the year | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2019 | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2019 | 18 128 | 5 632 | 23 760 |
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.
** Impairment relates to updated assessments of fair value and value in use of software and development projects.
*** Correction of el-sertificate related to acquisition of Vesterålskraft Strøm AS.
Depreciation and impairment 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 30 September 2019 | ||||
| NOK in thousands | ||||
| Financial assets | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 91 893 | - | 91 893 |
| Total financial assets at fair value | - | 91 893 | - | 91 893 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 93 744 | - | 93 744 |
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | - | 93 744 | - | 93 744 |
| Recurring fair value measurements | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 31 December 2019 | ||||
| NOK in thousands | ||||
| Financial assets | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 79 274 | - | 79 274 |
| Total financial assets at fair value | - | 79 274 | - | 79 274 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 67 999 | - | 67 999 |
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | - | 67 999 | - | 67 999 |
| 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 |
| 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 1,4 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 December 2019.
Per 31 December 2019, the Group's related parties include major shareholders, Board of Directors and key management.
In 2019 two major shareholders, BKK AS and Skagerak Energi AS, have sold shares in Fjordkraft Holding ASA. As a result of this Skagerak Energi AS, their parent company Statkraft AS, Skagerak Energi Group and Statkraft Group are no longer considered to be related parties per fourth quarter 2019. The year to date - figures in 2019 are based on transactions as per first quarter 2019. The Board of Directors include a representative from BKK AS. BKK AS and subsidiaries are therefore considered to be related parties.
The following transactions were carried out with related parties (NOK in thousands): Income from related parties
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 1 816 | 2 482 | 2 751 | 10 509 | 12 207 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 704 | 1 046 | - | 1 046 | - |
| BKK Nett AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | 867 | 1 264 | 1 007 | 4 879 | 4 956 |
| BKK Varme AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | - | - | - |
| Skagerak Energi AS | Major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | 1 255 | 1 699 | 4 857 |
| Skagerak Nett AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | 1 103 | 1 748 | 4 370 |
| Skagerak Varme AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | 2 503 | 4 494 | 8 999 |
| Statkraft AS | Parent company of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | 1 174 | 1 795 | 4 222 |
| Statkraft Varme AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | 16 732 | 27 381 | 61 936 |
| Other | Related party | Other | 818 | 575 | 2 194 | 3 484 | 4 926 |
Sale of electrial power in some cases includes reinvoiced grid rent.
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | 356 | 313 | 533 | 1 545 | 1 493 |
| BKK Produksjon AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | 3 348 | 3 210 | 3 641 | 12 689 | 14 085 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | - | - | 1 128 994 | 1 055 212 | 4 211 917 |
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Purchase of other services | 7 119 | 6 600 | 6 170 | 27 211 | 24 567 |
| BKK Regnskapsservice AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | (188) | (46) | (1 585) | 1 875 | 5 225 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | 731 | 387 | 4 271 | 1 829 | 4 096 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | - | - | 10 830 | 2 029 | 15 923 |
| Other | Related party | Other | 44 | 61 | 360 | 264 | 1 342 |
Other services consists of payroll expenses, IT-expenses, office expenses and customer service.
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Research and development | - | - | - | (86) | 897 |
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Purchase of customer portfolio | - | - | 5 130 | - | 5 130 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of customer portfolio | 77 | 213 | 418 | 1 008 | 6 755 |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of el-certificates | - | - | - | 240 864 | 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 | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Dividend | - | - | - | 35 053 | 48 849 |
| Skagerak Energi AS | Major shareholder | Dividend | - | - | - | - | 47 997 |
| Statkraft Industrial Holding AS | Owner at the time of distribution | Dividend | - | - | - | - | 3 155 |
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statkraft Varme AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Sale of electrical power | - | - | 9 315 |
| Other | Related party | Sale of electrical power | 1 374 | 1 010 | 2 906 |
| Related party | Relation | Purpose of transactions | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK AS | Major shareholder | Other | 25 | 195 | 917 |
| BKK Energitjenester AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Purchase of other services | - | - | 131 |
| BKK Nett AS | Subsidiary of major shareholder | Other | - | - | - |
| Statkraft Energi AS | Subsidiary of parent company of major shareholder | Purchase of electrical power | - | - | 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:
| Revenue | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
| Revenue - Consumer segment (1) | 609 350 | 1 156 768 | 1 236 721 | 3 948 175 | 3 786 193 |
| Revenue - Business segment (2) | 434 762 | 826 519 | 904 691 | 2 899 333 | 2 775 034 |
| Revenue - New growth Initiatives (3) | 57 522 | 62 095 | 41 900 | 218 924 | 151 064 |
| Revenue - Corporate | - | 1 127 | (4 222) | 56 096 | 8 657 |
| Total revenue | 1 101 634 | 2 046 509 | 2 179 090 | 7 122 528 | 6 720 948 |
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - Consumer segment | 598 926 | 1 144 751 | 1 217 389 | 3 896 620 | 3 707 156 |
| Revenue - Business segment | 428 269 | 819 934 | 899 611 | 2 874 572 | 2 754 851 |
| Revenue - New growth Initiatives | 57 201 | 61 714 | 41 518 | 217 523 | 149 610 |
| Revenue - Corporate | - | 1 127 | (4 222) | 56 096 | 8 657 |
| Total revenue recognised over time | 1 084 396 | 2 027 525 | 2 154 296 | 7 044 811 | 6 620 274 |
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - Consumer segment | 10 424 | 12 018 | 19 332 | 51 556 | 79 037 |
| Revenue - Business segment | 6 493 | 6 585 | 5 080 | 24 761 | 20 183 |
| Revenue - New growth Initiatives | 321 | 381 | 382 | 1 401 | 1 454 |
| Total revenue recognised at a point in time | 17 238 | 18 983 | 24 794 | 77 717 | 100 674 |
| Total revenue | 1 101 634 | 2 046 509 | 2 179 090 | 7 122 528 | 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)
| Long term debt | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK in thousands | Effective interest rate | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Long term debt DNB | NIBOR 3 months + 1,35 % | 208 500 | 194 600 | 250 200 |
| Total | 208 500 | 194 600 | 250 200 |
Fjordkraft AS has long term debt to DNB related to the purchase of TrønderEnergi Marked AS in 2018.
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.
On 1 July 2019 Fjordkraft AS acquired 100.0% of the issued shares in Vesterålskraft Strøm AS, an electricity retailer in the Northern region, for consideration of NOKt 28 589.
The acquisition is expected to increase the group's market share in the northern part of Norway. The new regional office enables market share gains, and the company will use this momentum to further invest in sales activities in the northern region.
Details of the purchase consideration , the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:
| Total purchase consideration | 28 589 |
|---|---|
| Interest, paid cash | 534 |
| Purchase price shares, paid in cash | 28 055 |
| NOK in thousands |
There is no contingent consideration included in this acquisition.
As of 1 July 2019 the assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows:
| NOK in thousands | Fair value |
|---|---|
| Customer relationships | 12 362 |
| Other intangible assets | 2 848 |
| Right-of-use assets property, plant and equipment | 1 590 |
| Other tangible assets | 302 |
| Total non-current assets | 17 102 |
| Trade receivables | 14 000 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1 |
| Other current assets | 6 474 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6 523 |
| Total current assets | 26 999 |
| Total assets | 44 100 |
| Net employee defined benefit plan liabilities | 91 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 2 347 |
| Lease liabilities | 1 590 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 4 029 |
| Trade and other payables | 15 011 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1 538 |
| Social security and other taxes | 64 |
| Other current liabilities | 5 717 |
| Total current liabilities | |
| 22 330 |
| In total | 28 589 |
|---|---|
| Add: Goodwill | 10 847 |
| Net identifiable assets acquired | 17 742 |
Business combination The goodwill is attributable to Vesterålskraft Strøm AS's strong position and profitability in the electricity retailer market and synergies expected to arise after the company's acquisition of the new subsidiary. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. See note 6 above for the changes in goodwill as a result of the acquisition.
Deferred tax of NOKt 2 999 is related to the fair value adjustments of customer relationships and other intangible assets.
Acquisition-related costs and implementation costs of NOKt 3 145 are included in administrative expenses in profit or loss.
The fair value of trade receivables is NOKt 14 000. The gross contractual amount for trade receivables due is NOKt 16 000, of which NOKt 2 000 is expected to be uncollectable. The fair value of other receivables recognised is considered to be equal to the gross contractual amount.
If the acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2019, consolidated revenue and consolidated profit after tax for the period ended 31 December 2019 would have been NOKt 7 138 647 and NOKt 367 490 respectively.
On the 6th of January 2019 Fjordkraft AS and Rieber & Søn AS bought shares in Metzum AS. Each company bought 40% of the shares, the remaining 20% is owned by employees in Metzum. Fjordkraft's share in the company was financed through the sale of software from Fjordkraft to Metzum. Metzum AS aims to develop, manage and deliver software to electricity suppliers and similar industries.
The Board of Directors has in the Board Meeting on 12 February 2020 proposed a dividend to the shareholders of NOK 3.00 per share.
The proposed dividend is subject to approval by the general meeting.
There are no other significant events after the reporting period that has not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
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:
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. First year instalments related to long term debt from acquisition are classified as interest-bearing debt.
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 longterm 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 | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 1 101 634 | 2 046 509 | 2 179 090 | 7 122 528 | 6 720 948 |
| Cost of sales | (842 307) | (1 672 256) | (1 871 598) | (5 827 394) | (5 623 526) |
| Net revenue | 259 327 | 374 252 | 307 492 | 1 295 134 | 1 097 422 |
| Personnel expenses | (74 557) | (49 213) | (64 658) | (236 106) | (217 514) |
| Other operating expenses | (84 887) | (104 661) | (103 503) | (379 973) | (378 382) |
| Operating expenses | (159 446) | (153 874) | (168 160) | (616 079) | (595 896) |
| Other gains and losses, net | (8 427) | 13 126 | (2 683) | 4 615 | (10 578) |
| EBITDA | 91 454 | 233 505 | 136 649 | 683 670 | 490 947 |
| Depreciation & amortisation | (48 973) | (58 895) | (44 935) | (200 932) | (164 065) |
| EBIT reported (Operating profit) | 42 482 | 174 610 | 91 714 | 482 738 | 326 883 |
| Net financials | 1 353 | 1 014 | 398 | 7 701 | 4 974 |
| Profit/ (loss) before taxes | 43 835 | 175 624 | 92 112 | 490 440 | 331 858 |
| Taxes | (9 904) | (49 944) | (20 742) | (120 269) | (78 289) |
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | 33 932 | 125 681 | 71 371 | 370 171 | 253 569 |
| EBIT reported margin | 16% | 47% | 30% | 37% | 30% |
| Adjusted amounts: | |
|---|---|
| ------------------- | -- |
| NOK in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | 259 327 | 374 252 | 307 492 | 1 295 134 | 1 097 422 |
| Adjustment: (Positive/ negative estimate deviations previous year) | - | (2 048) | (2 857) | (11 414) | (5 449) |
| Special items* (Compensatory damages) | - | - | - | - | (4 080) |
| Net revenue adjusted | 259 327 | 372 204 | 304 634 | 1 283 721 | 1 087 893 |
| EBITDA | 91 454 | 233 505 | 136 649 | 683 670 | 490 947 |
| Adjustment: (Positive/ negative estimate deviations previous year) | - | (2 048) | (2 857) | (11 414) | (5 449) |
| Other gains and losses | 8 427 | (13 126) | 2 683 | (4 615) | 10 578 |
| Special items* | 287 | (23 502) | 2 233 | (21 218) | 21 755 |
| EBITDA adjusted (before unallocated and estimate deviations) | 100 168 | 194 829 | 138 708 | 646 422 | 517 831 |
| EBIT reported (Operating profit) | 42 482 | 174 610 | 91 714 | 482 738 | 326 883 |
| Adjustment: (Positive/ negative estimate deviations previous year) | - | (2 048) | (2 857) | (11 414) | (5 449) |
| Other gains and losses | 8 427 | (13 126) | 2 683 | (4 615) | 10 578 |
| Special items* | 287 | (23 502) | 2 233 | (21 218) | 21 755 |
| Part of depreciation related to acquistions | 11 774 | 11 774 | 13 333 | 45 560 | 36 375 |
| EBIT adjusted (before unallocated and estimate deviations) | 62 968 | 147 709 | 107 106 | 491 053 | 390 142 |
| EBIT margin adjusted | 24% | 40% | 35% | 38% | 36% |
| NOK in thousands | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 | |
| The process of listing the company on Oslo Stock Exchange | - | - | - | - | (11 323) |
| Acquisition related costs | (287) | (861) | (1 935) | (3 145) | (11 643) |
| Compensatory damages | - | - | - | - | 4 080 |
| Legal costs related to the compensatory damages | - | - | - | - | (460) |
| Strategic costs related to markets abroad | - | - | (298) | - | (2 409) |
| Change in pension plan | 28 969 | - | 28 969 | - | |
| Impairment R&D (P&I project) | (4 606) | - | (4 606) | - | |
| Special items | (287) | 23 502 | (2 233) | 21 218 | (21 755) |
| NOK thousands | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing long term debt | 152 900 | 139 000 | 194 600 |
| Reclassification of first year installments long term debt | 55 600 | 55 600 | 55 600 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (701 123) | (775 536) | (381 409) |
| Net interest bearing debt (cash) | (492 623) | (580 936) | (131 209) |
| NOK thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net working capital | (64 494) | (32 615) | 310 828 | (32 615) | 310 828 |
| OpFCF before tax and change in NWC | 55 499 | 152 330 | 100 655 | 478 358 | 373 401 |
| Capex excl. M&A | 9 782 | 13 362 | 9 816 | 50 372 | 33 783 |
| Numbers in thousands | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical deliveries Consumer segment | 542 | 544 | 529 | 544 | 529 |
| Electrical deliveries Business segment | 78 | 78 | 76 | 78 | 76 |
| Total number of electrical deliveries * | 619 | 622 | 605 | 622 | 605 |
| Number of mobile subscriptions | 92 | 100 | 66 | 100 | 66 |
* Number of deliveries excl. Extended Alliance deliveries. Number of deliveries incl. Extended Alliance deliveries: 654 thousand in 2019.
| Volume in GWh | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Full year 2019 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer segment | 1 232 | 2 158 | 2 077 | 7 070 | 6 899 |
| Business segment | 1 075 | 1 844 | 1 884 | 6 338 | 6 298 |
| Total volume | 2 307 | 4 002 | 3 961 | 13 407 | 13 197 |
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