M&A Activity • Jun 28, 2023
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Transaction announcement "Intention to acquire Kvinnherad Elektro"
28 June 2023


This presentation and its appendices (jointly the "Presentation") have been prepared jointly by Eqva ASA and Kvinnherad Elektro AS, including their subsidiaries (referred to as the "Combined Group"). The Presentation is made solely for information purposes in connection with the contemplated acquisition by Eqva ASA of Kvinnherad Elektro AS, including 51 % of the shares in Vassnes Solutions AS and 3 subsidiaries.
The Presentation is not intended to, and should not by anyone, form the basis of any investment activity or decision and does not constitute or form part of an offer to sell or issue, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities or other interests in the Combined Group or any related entity. The information set out in the Presentation shall not form the basis of any contract and should not be relied upon in relation to any contract or commitment.
This Presentation speaks only as of June 28th, 2023. There may have been changes in matters that affect the Combined Group subsequent to the date of this Presentation. The Combined Group undertakes no obligation to amend, correct or update this Presentation or to provide any additional information about any matters.
This Presentation is subject to Norwegian law, and any dispute arising in respect of this Presentation is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Norwegian courts with Oslo city court (Nw: Oslo tingrett) as exclusive venue.

Strong foundation for further value creation

Positioned in industries where we can make a change for a more sustainable future and create attractive shareholder value.

Building on our over 100-year long history of expertise to create innovative, competitive, profitable and sustainable solutions and services for our customers.

Performance-driven culture - focus on environment, safety and superior quality in everything we do.
460 employees within the group with complementary competences.
Recognised for our contribution to enable the green transition. Strong partnerships and trust. Focus on high quality in every delivery.




Maritime Services (previously Ship Technology) with the shipyard Havyard Leirvik in Sogn, delivers conversion, service and maintenance of vessels to a wide customer base.


Products, solutions & renewables (new segment) consists of the service and maintenance provider BKS, with underlying subsidiaries, and the small-scale power plant company Fossberg Kraft.

New regulation is driving a paradigm shift in the maritime and landbased industry sectors towards low emission solutions
The Norwegian government and EU green deal support solutions in maritime and landbased industries (i.e. Enova in Norway) where emission cuts are solved by improving efficiency through digitalisation.
expected to increase in the coming years due to IMO requirements and stakeholder expectations.

The Norwegian government aims to facilitate emission-free solutions along the coast.
• reducing emissions from domestic shipping and fishing vessels by half by 2030

The cost of energy and climate emissions expected to rise with regulatory measures e.g., carbon tax.


New regulation is driving a paradigm shift in the maritime and landbased industry sectors towards low emission solutions

Secures a diversified and recurring revenue stream from industries along the western coast of Norway




Erik Høyvik CEO Eqva ASA
15+ years of experience in maritime- and landbased industries

Eirik Sævareid CFO Eqva ASA
15+ years of experience from executive finance positions in large industrial companies

Tor Leif Mongstad CEO Havyard Leirvik
25+ years diversified experience in the maritime industry

Trygve Kjerpeseth CEO BKS / Group Head of Risk and Projects
30+ years of experience from senior project management

Tom Jensen CEO Fossberg Kraft
30 years of leadership experience with primary focus on production and procurement

Sverre Olav Handeland In-house lawyer.
15+ years of experience as partner in law firm, 8 years as in-house lawyer in HG Group.


Even Matre Ellingsen Chairman
Former Group CEO in Astrup Fearnley. Extensive board experience from both regulated and non-regulated businesses.

Vegard Sævik Board member
Employed in Havila Holding and holds several board positions and is Chairman of the Board in Fjord1

Rune Skarveland Board member
CEO Skarveland AS from '97-'08 and held several board positions in property development, industrial and hydropower companies

Ellen Hanetho Board member
20+ years of financial & strategic business development
Anne Bruun-Olsen Board member
Senior Partner Cushman & Wakefield Realkapital

Jan Olav Gjerde Board member
Employee representative

Geir Helge Nordstrand Board member
Employee representative
| Shareholders | Number of shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Nintor AS | 16,938,645 | 23.53% |
| Havila Holding AS | 10,000,000 | 13.89% |
| Neve Eiendom AS | 7,993,462 | 11.10% |
| ROS Holding AS | 5,660,027 | 7.86% |
| Eikestø Eiendom AS | 4,960,847 | 6.89% |
| Fureneset Eiendom AS |
4,960,847 | 6.89% |
| Eikestø AS | 2,999,511 | 4.17% |
| Fureneset Invest AS |
2,999,511 | 4.17% |
| Emini Invest AS | 1,290,000 | 1.79% |
| HSR Invest AS | 1,290,000 | 1.79% |
| Innidimman AS | 1,290,000 | 1.79% |
| MP Pensjon PK | 1,112,768 | 1,55% |
| Eqva ASA |
576,571 | 0.80% |
| Other shareholders | 9,915,252 | 13.77% |
| Total shares | 71,987,441 |


The shares in Kvinnherad Elektro AS will be acquired by BKS Holding AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eqva ASA. The transaction includes Kvinnherad Elektro's 51 % ownership stake in Vassnes Solutions AS and its 3 subsidiaries.



The acquired companies complies with regulatory standards and certificates



Eqva will after the acquisition total ~240 dedicated employees within the power and automation segment – which accounted for approx. NOK 188 millions in 2022* revenues.
Kvinnherad Elektro NOK 60 millions

Maritime Landbased industry Other
Vassnes group NOK 86 millions =



Kvinnherad Elektro is located in Rosendal and Husnes, while Vassnes group is located in Ølen – both close to BKS's HQ location.

22,9 BKS P&A KE VG Eqva P&A
BKS Power & Automation NOK 42 millions


• Founded in 2008 and HQ in Sunde, Kvinnherad
BKS at a glance



2018 2019 2020 2021 2022*









Revenues, NOKm

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