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Ennogie Solar Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Aug 30, 2024

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Interim report for Q2 202 4

Ennogie Solar Group A/S Orebygårdvej 16, 7400 Herning Company reg. no.: DK39703416

Letter from the CEO

Q2 result shows strong improvement for Ennogie

Ennogie is demonstrating progress despite a challenging market environment, with clear signs of a positive trajectory. Order uptake, revenue, gross margin and cash flow have all shown substantial improvements from Q1 to Q2 2024.

Ennogie is experiencing increased purchase interest, which is reflected in a rising order intake. The promising collaboration with Dachdecker-Einkauf point towards sustained growth already now cover 13% of the quotation pipeline for B2C in Germany. Furthermore, market initiatives have been launched in both Germany and Denmark to stimulate order intake at a higher level for the remainder of 2024.

Despite a persistently challenged market, driven by continued high interest rates, inflation in building materials, and low construction activity, Ennogie is experiencing increased buying interest, partly due to the first interest rate cuts. This is reflected in a rising order intake, increased activity in tendering, and more projects being put out to tender, including from housing associations.

The improved gross margin in Q2 reflects the company's successful adjustments in pricing and improvement of internal processes. Furthermore, the significant reduction in negative cash flow and effective cost optimization measures signal that Ennogie is not only stabilizing but also building a stronger foundation for future profitability. Ennogie continues to optimize its cost base as one of the responses to the current market conditions.

Given these factors, Ennogie is well-positioned to capitalize on expected market improvements in the later half of 2024, particularly with anticipated interest rate cuts that may stimulate construction activity. The company's resilience and strategic initiatives are paving the way for a stronger financial performance and long-term growth. To facilitate growth, Ennogie is expanding into new international markets, including France and Poland, as well as Austria and Switzerland, which are logical extensions of its activities in Germany. In France, the certification process is ongoing, and in Poland, Ennogie is participating in several promotional initiatives under the Trade Council, alongside progress in individual projects.

Lars Brøndum Petersen, CEO

Our business

Ennogie Solar Group is on a mission to create a future where renewable energy in the built environment is the norm, not the exception. We are passionate about making a positive impact by developing and deploying innovative solar technologies and energy optimization practices. With our sleek and stylish active solar roofs, traditional fossil fuel power plants are becoming a thing of the past.

At Ennogie, we focus on providing great products to buildings and people in need of new roofs for both new builds and refurbishments, who like the idea of solar energy, and care about the aesthetic appearance of the building. Our decentralized approach to energy production means energy is generated closer to where it's used, resulting in a cleaner and more efficient energy system that reduces reliance on non-renewable sources and lowers energy costs for the consumer.

We are passionate about supporting the European Commission's efforts to develop energy communities through the European Green Deal, and we see this as an exciting opportunity for Ennogie to contribute to the energy transition. With the growing demand for renewable energy sources, we're excited to explore new business models such as virtual power plants, peer-to-peer energy trading, and community-owned renewable energy projects. Our team is committed to staying at the forefront of these developments to help drive the transition to a greener future.

Ennogie is dedicated to support multi-family homes, housing associations, and property developers to establish "energy communities" and optimize the use of self-produced energy. This approach not only provides the best business case but also has a positive environmental impact.

Housing associations offer enormous potential in the green transition, covering almost 30% of the overall housing market in Europe. Housing Europe, the European Federation of Public, Cooperative, and Social Housing, manages over 26 million homes, representing almost 400 million m2 of roofs that could generate 50,000 GWh of energy annually.

Ennogie currently have sales entities in Denmark and Germany. In Germany, the housing market represents a market of 6 million homes or 100 million m2 roofs that annually could generate 12,500 GWh, while in Denmark, the housing market represents a market of close to 600,000 homes or 10 million m2 roofs that annually could generate 1,250 GWh. The German and Danish housing markets alone present a total market opportunity of approximately 110 million m2 roofs or 220 billion DKK, highlighting the vast potential for energy communities.

In addition to the energy communities Ennogie also provide solar roofs to private homeowners who are looking to renovate or build a new home and are interested in sustainable solutions. These homeowners are motivated buyers who are willing to make a significant investment in their home. Choosing an Ennogie solar roof instead of a traditional roof will not only support bringing their own energy consumption down but also allow for selling excess electricity back to the grid, and thereby returning an income. With a potential market of approximately 130 million m2 roofs or 260 billion DKK in Germany and Denmark, there s a significant opportunity for sustainable solutions in the single-family home market.

We're excited about the future of Ennogie Solar Group and the significant market opportunities that lie ahead. Our products are already contributing to the green transition and the restructuring of the European energy supply. With increasing support from politicians and building owners, we're well-positioned for long-term structural growth.

Ennogie Solar Group Q2 2024 highlights

Highest order intake since Q1 2023

Boosting sales in Germany and Denmark

Repeat order to B&O Gruppe B&O Gruppe to deliver to new housing association

First order through Dachdecker-Einkauf

Dachdecker-Einkauf is now 13% of the pipeline to consumers

Ennogie Solar Group Q2 2024 highlights

Ennogie to deliver to first swimming hall

Great business case for Auning Swimming hall.

Ennogie wins Eurostars project Internation R&D-project in coloured BIPV solutions

Interim report Q2 2024

Financial highlights

Highlights H1 2024

Net revenue

In H1 2024, net revenue reached DKK 16.1m, resulting in a 64% decrease from DKK 44.5m in H1 2023.

The German market continues to represent the highest proportion of the Group's total revenue and increased its contribution to 82% of the H1 2024 revenue versus 63% in H1 2023. The German revenue decreased from DKK 28,0m in H1 2023 to DKK 13.1m in Q1 2024. Likewise did the Danish revenue decrease from DKK 16.4m in H1 2023 to DKK 3.0m in H1 2024.

Gross profit

The H1 2024 gross profit was DKK 6.4m, equaling a gross margin of 39.6%, in contrast to DKK 11.8m and 26.5% in H1 2023. The positive development in gross margin is the result of stronger internal delivery processes and adjusted pricing on installations and goods.

Both the German and the Danish markets show improved gross margins, and the continued maturity of the business is expected to result in a higher annual gross margin in 2024 compared to 2023.

EBITDA

For H1 2024, the EBITDA reached DKK -7.6m, compared to a negative EBITDA of DKK -5.3m in H1 2023. The lower turnover has the biggest impact on the decreased EBITDA. However, the EBITDA in H1 2024 is positively impacted by the improved gross margin. Further, the EBITDA for H1 2024 is positively impacted by an overall cost reduction compared to H1 2023 of DKK 2.7m. Other external expenses and staff cost were reduced with DKK 1.6m and DKK 1.0m, respectively, compared with H1 2023.

Depreciations and amortization

In H1 2024, depreciation and amortization costs reached DKK 1.6m, compared to DKK 1.8m in the period of the previous year. The decrease manly reflects a relocation of the German office in Q1 2023.

Financial items

The net financial items for H1 2024 was DKK -0.7m compared to DKK -0.9m in H1 2023. The development in financial items for H1 2024 compared to H1 2023 primarily reflects the decreased interest-bearing debt.

Financial highlights

Working capital

The working capital amounted to DKK 16.5m at the end of H1 2024 compared to DKK 7.7m end of H1 2023. Increases in inventories (DKK 4.9m), receivables (DKK 4.7m) and other liabilities (DKK 1.7m) combined with a drop in contract assets (5.9m), trade payables (DKK 4.2m) and prepayments from customers (DKK 2.5m) causes the raise in working capital with 8.8m.

This increase can largely be attributed to the development in activity level during 2023, expectations for deliveries in H1 2024 and long lead times on raw materials. Consequently, the inventory balance that was DKK 4.9m higher at the end of H1 2024 compared to the same time last year. It is expected that the inventory will be lowered significantly during Q3, thereby reducing working capital further and releasing liquidity.

Cash flow

The free cash flow for Q2 2024 was -0.1m and H1 2024 was DKK -10.4m compared to DKK -8.8m in H1 2023. The negative free cash flow in 2024 is mainly driven by the negative operating result.

Cash flow from financing activities for H1 2024 was DKK -1.9m and H1 2023 cash flow from financing activities was DKK 10.4m. Both periods were impacted by repayment of debts and in H1 2023 a capital increase of 13.0M.

Working capital 30 June 2024 (DKKm)

Outlook 2024

Due to a general decline in the 2024 constructions activities in both Germany and Denmark caused by a rapid rise in interest rates and inflation of building component costs, Ennogie's 2024 revenue is expected to decrease from 2023 to DKK 70-90 million. With restrained spending compared to 2023, expectations for the 2024 EBITDA are DKK -5 to 0 million.

Assumptions for 2024 financial outlook

The financial outlook for 2024 is based on a number of assumptions. Management considers the most significant assumptions to be related to the following:

Order intake is an important parameter for revenue over the next 6-24 months

Ennogie is working to secure a number of large B2B orders that are maturing. Individual orders and their timing, especially within the B2B segment, can have a significant impact on order intake and consequently revenue.

Changes in market conditions, especially developments in interest rates, electricity prices, and the price of and access to craftsmen, may also affect Ennogie's 2024 order intake.

Revenue to decrease slightly

Ennogie expects a slightly negative development in the group's revenue in 2024 compared to 2023:

  • The new initiative with Dach Decker Einkauf is expected to have a positive impact on the order intake and deliveries in 2024 as the nature of Dach Decker Einkauf is a much faster quotation to order to delivery process than housing associations and developers in general.
  • In addition, a growing focus on housing associations and developers and a consequently healthy project pipeline is expected to have significant impact on the 2024 order intake and deliveries.
  • The new markets, Poland and France, are not expected to have any significant impact on 2024.
  • Revenue from the residential sector will decrease compared to 2023.

The revenue forecast is based on an end 2023 order backlog of DKK 27 million, 2024 year-to-date order intake and a healthy quotation pipeline.

Ability to scale organization and production

The outlook is based on the group's ability to scale the organization up and down according to the activity level. Functions involved in processes related to order deliveries are crucial to deliver the expected revenue with the expected gross margin.

Production capacity was increased in the fourth quarter of 2023, and the outlook is based on Ennogie having the ability to adjust capacity to a lower level in the first half of 2024.

Financial Statements

9

Comprehensive Income Statement

Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Note Q2
2024
Q2
2023
H1
2024
H1
2023
FY
2023
Revenue 3,
4
10.959 22.503 16.100 44.472 98.775
Cost
of
sales
(6.491) (15.975) (9.722) (32.688) (71.545)
Gross
profit
4.467 6.528 6.378 11.784 27.230
Work
performed
by
the
entity
and
capitalized
406 375 842 750 2.442
Other
external
expenses
(2.643) (2.613) (4.946) (5.947) (13.559)
Staff
costs
(5.058) (6.046) (10.921) (12.483) (20.203)
Other
operating
income
630 262 1.082 635 1.350
Operating
result
before
depreciations
and
amortizations
(EBITDA) (2.198) (1.495) (7.565) (5.261) (2.740)
Depreciation,
amortization
and
impairment
(802) (936) (1.572) (1.814) (3.423)
Operating
result
(EBIT)
(3.000) (2.430) (9.137) (7.075) (6.163)
Financial
items
net
(455) (511) (726) (862) (1.810)
Result
before
tax
(3.455) (2.942) (9.863) (7.937) (7.973)
Corporation
for
the
period
tax
0 0 0 0 0
Result
for
the
period
(3.455) (2.942) (9.863) (7.937) (7.973)
Other
comprehensive
income
of
foreign
Exchange
rate
adjustments
subsidiaries
(8) 2 (4) (8) (14)
Comprehensive
income
for
the
period
(3.463) (2.940) (9.867) (7.945) (7.987)
Earnings
per share,
DKK
(0,11) (0,10) (0,31) (0,28) (0,29)
Earnings
per share,
diluted,
DKK
(0,11) (0,09) (0,31) (0,25) (0,26)
GM% 40,8% 29,0% 39,6% 26,5% 27,6%

Financial position statement

Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Note 30.06.24 30.06.23 31.12.23
Intangible
assets
16.172 14.074 15.603
Tangible
assets
2.683 3.118 2.626
Deposits 201 201 201
Other
financial
assets
2.283 2.696 2.629
Non-current
assets
3 21.338 20.089 21.059
Inventories 19.832 14.932 19.306
Accounts
receivable
7.088 4.233 4.520
Contract
assets
3.297 9.218 11.628
Tax
receivables
0 293 0
Other
receivables
2.401 840 2.165
Prepayments 1.075 802 671
Receivables 13.861 15.386 18.985
Cash
&
cash
equivalents
1.525 13.562 13.840
Current
assets
35.219 43.880 52.131
Total
assets
56.557 63.970 73.190
Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Note
30.06.24
30.06.23 31.12.23
Share
capital
31.360 28.394 31.360
Treasury
shares
(561) (561) (561)
Currency
adjustments
(18) (8) (14)
Retained
earnings
(11
.540)
(10
.158)
(1
.721)
Equity 19.241 17.666 29.064
Provisions 616 483 603
Lease
liabilities
776 1.644 1.015
Interest-bearing
debt
12.177 16.559 14.652
Deferred
income
1.581 2.209 1.895
Non-current
liabilities
15.150 20.894 18.165
Current
of
part
long
term
interest-bearing
debt
4.857
3.992 4.396
Bank
debts
309 414 307
Lease
liabilities
1.494 904 1.147
from
Prepayments
customers
8.453 11.046 5.580
Trade
payables
3.268 7.536 12.498
Other
liabilities
3.143 891 1.392
Deferred
income
642 627 642
Current
liabilities
22.165 25.409 25.961
Total
liabilities
37.315 46.304 44.126
Total
equity
and
liabilities
56.557 63.970 73.190

Equity Statement

Treasury Currency Retained
Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Share
capital
shares adjustments earnings Total
Equity
at 1
January
2024
31.360 (561) (14) (1.721) 29.064
for
Result
the
period
0 0 0 (9.863) (9.863)
Other
comprehensive
income
0 0 (4) 0 (4)
Share-based
payments
0 0 0 44 44
Equity
at 30
June
2024
31.360 (561) (18) (11.540) 19.241
Treasury Currency Retained
Share
capital
shares adjustments earnings Total
Equity
at 1
January
2023
27.784 (561) 0 (15.298) 11.925
for
Result
the
period
0 0 0 (7.937) (7.937)
Other
comprehensive
income
0 0 (8) 0 (8)
Share-based
payments
0 0 0 647 647
Capital
increase
610 0 0 12.430 13.040
Equity
at 30
June
2023
28.394 (561) (8) (10.158) 17.666

Cash Flow Statement

Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Q2
2024
H1
2024
H1
2023
FY
2023
result
(EBIT)
Operating
amortization
and
(3.455)
802
(9.863)
1.572
(7.937)
1.814
(7.987)
3.423
Depreciation,
impairment
Share-based
44 44 647
payments
Changes
in
provisions
0 13 43 (138)
163
Operating
cash
flows
before
changes
in
working
capital
(2.609) (8.235) (5.434) (4.539)
Working
capital
movements
- Change
in
inventories
1.753 (527) 711 (3.663)
- Change
in
receivables
3.982 5.359 (2.489) (5.339)
- Change
in
other
receivables
163 (235) 129 (913)
- Change
in
trade
payables,
etc.
(954) (9.230) 3.601 8.564
- Change
in
from
prepayments
customers
(212) 2.873 1.135 (4.331)
- Change
in
prepayments
(314) (314) (314) (627)
- Change
in
other
liabilities
(864) 1.751 (3.513) (3.012)
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
944 (8.557) (6.173) (13.861)
Income
paid
taxes
0 0 (293) 0
Cash
flow
from
operations
944 (8.557) (6.466) (13.861)
of
Acquisition
property,
plant
and
equipment
(738) (861) (373) (358)
Investment
in
intangible
assets
(675) (1.337) (1.298) (3.611)
Change
in
financial
assets
346 346 (639) (572)
Cash
flow
from
investments
(1.067) (1.851) (2.310) (4.541)
Free
cash
flow
(123) (10.408) (8.777) (18.402)
Proceeds
from
capital
increase
0 0 13.040 25.490
Repayment
of
borrowings
(1.008) (2.012) (1.964) (3.574)
Repayment
of
leasing
liabilities
346 107 (695) (1.415)
Cash
flow
from
financing
activities
(662) (1.905) 10.382 20.287
flow
for
Net
cash
the
period
(785) (12.313) 1.605 1.885
Cash
and
cash
equivalent
the
beginning
of
the
period
at
2.318 13.840 11.966 11.966
Exchange
adjustments
on cash
rate
(8) (4) (8) (12)
Net
cash
flow
for
the
period
(785) (12.313) 1.605 1.885
Cash
and
cash
equivalent
the
end
of
the
period
at
1.525 1.525 13.562 13.840

Notes

1. Accounting policies

The interim report is presented in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for interim reporting of listed companies. An interim report has not been prepared for the Parent company.

The accounting policies applied in this interim report are consistent with those applied in the Company's 2023 annual report which was presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for annual reports of listed companies. We refer to the 2023 annual report for a more detailed description of the accounting policies.

The applied accounting policies are unchanged compared to the annual report for 2023. New or amended standards and interpretations becoming effective for the financial year 2024 have no material impact on the interim report.

2. Estimates and assumptions

The preparation of interim financial reports require management to make financial estimates and assumptions that have an impact on how accounting policies are applied on the recognition of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results might be different from these estimates.

The significant assumptions made by management in preparing the interim report, and the material uncertainties associated with these assumptions and estimates, are unchanged from those used in preparing the annual report as per 31 December 2023.

Notes

3. Segment information

The Group does not have reportable segments, as management does not make decisions on aggregated financials. Revenue and non-current assets are the only segmented areas. All decisions and the ongoing review of the financial performance are based on the consolidated figures of the Group.

Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Q2
2024
Q2
2023
H1
2024
H1
2023
FY
2023
Revenue,
geographical
segments
Denmark 2.169 4.133 2.957 16.447 25.786
Germany 8.789 18.370 13.143 28.025 72.989
Total
revenue
10.959 22.503 16.100 44.472 98.775
Amounts
in
DKK
'000
30.06.24 30.06.23 31.12.23
Non-current
assets,
geographical
segments
Denmark 18.937 17.392 18.802
Germany 2.122 2.697 2.257
Total
non-current
assets
20.845 20.089 21.059

4. Revenue

Amounts
in
DKK
'000
Q2
2024
Q2
2023
H1
2024
H1
2023
FY
2023
Timing
of
revenue recognition
At
a point
in
time
10.912 21.491 15.983 39.863 86.764
Over
time
46 1.012 117 4.609 12.011
Revenue
from
with
contracts
customers
10.959 22.503 16.100 44.472 98.775

5. Events after the reporting date

No events have occurred since the reporting date that have had a material impact on the financial position of the Group.

Management's statement

The Board of Directors and the Executive Management have today considered and approved the interim report of Ennogie Solar Group A/S for the period 1 January - 30 June 2024.

The interim report has not been audited or reviewed by the Company's independent auditors.

The interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and additional requirements in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements Act.

In our opinion, the interim financial statements give a true and fair view of the Group's assets, liabilities and financial position at 30 June 2024 and of the results of the Group's operations and cash flows for the financial period 1 January - 30 June 2024.

Furthermore, in our opinion, the Management's review includes a fair review of developments in the operations and financial position of the Group, the financial results for the period and the Group's financial position.

Herning, 30 August 2024

Executive Management Lars Brøndum Petersen Martin Woldby Papsø Leif Arnbjerg

Board of Directors

Henrik Golman Lunde, chairman Peter Ott

Klaus Lorentzen Silke Weiss