Earnings Release • Feb 23, 2023
Earnings Release
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Margrethe Hauge CEO
Øyvind Osjord CFO

Webcast Q4 2022
| 1 | Finance | Progress in the quarter for the Group's continued operations EBITDA margins increased throughout the quarter both compared to the same quarter in 2021, and Q1-Q3 in 2022. Revenue in the quarter is impacted by a re-classification of the business activity sold on Åland according to IFRS 5 |
4,1 MNOK Q4 2022 EBITDA |
22,4 MNOK 2022 EBITDA |
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| 2 | Market | Solid order backlog. Increase in order intake in Sweden, stable year-on-year growth in Norway The Group's continued operations in Sweden has since Q4 2021 increased the order backlog by 3.5x (37 MNOK). The corresponding order backlog in Norway ended the quarter at 221,9 MNOK. |
308 MNOK Order backlog |
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| 3 | Strategy | The strategic re-positioning continues In the quarter, Goodtech signed an agreement with NCC, where the organization in Åland is transferred to NCC. The transaction is in line with Goodtech's strategic plan to focus its core business within automation, robotization and digitalization. Remaining assets on Åland are held for sale |
Focus on core business |
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| 4 | Innovation | Innovation, digitalization and creative thinking Ongoing investments in innovative solutions continues as planned – expected to improve Goodtech's value proposition towards key customers. Goodtech's investments in our own WizX software, MES and industrial cyber security is part of the solution to ensure that the Nordic industry stays competitive |
Continuing to enable competitive production in the Nordics |
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| 5 | The People | Recruiting the best domain experts Goodtech is constantly looking for new talents, and we do appreciate that the company is seen as an attractive workplace. We strive to both attract, develop and retain new competencies and team members. |
experts in the industry | Continuing to recruit the best domain |



Process automation and electrical infrastructure
«To us, Goodtech is an important partner in the investment at Herøya. The company is a leader in industrial robotisation, automation and digitalisation, all of which are important areas for our new establishment. Goodtech has a local presence here in Porsgrunn and can at the same time draw on expert expertise from the group's operations throughout the Nordics - which ensures good access to resources for future further development and support of our business»
- Sigve Sporstøl, CEO REEtec


Electro and automation
Concept development, engineering and project management
«TiZir looks forward to continuing a good and fruitful collaboration with Goodtech. Goodtech delivers services that are important to staying at the forefront of developments in our industry»
- Rune Dolmen, CEO TiZir Tyssedal



Semi-automatic assembly line
MES and control system
«Haldex is glad to be able to continue the long-term collaboration with Goodtech now also in new product segments which we have not collaborated on before. As a supplier they share our interest in high quality assurance and efficiency in both automation and higher-level systems. Throughout the year, they have also proven to be responsible and with a high level of support, which we value highly»
- Per-Olof Bjällstål, Director Global Manufacturing Engineering and Operation

Revenue | kNOK

EBITDA | kNOK


Highlights
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Through 2022, revenue in the group's continuing operations grew by 10.3%
5,5 MNOK improvement in EBITDA compared to the same quarter in 2021
The group's continued operationsincreased its full-year EBITDA from NOK 10.9 million in 2021 to NOK 28.8 million in 2022 (+165%). This is a result of systematic improvements, as well as improved management and control in project execution
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• In 2021, the group made changes to its contract regime, which reduced the groups exposure to larger contracts.

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| (NOK 1.000) Note |
Q4 22 | Q4 21 | ||
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| Fixed assets | 17 324 | 47 275 | ||
| Right of uses assets | 46 318 | 47 404 | ||
| Intangible assets | 163 689 | 164 386 | ||
| Investments in associated companies | 2 308 | |||
| Deferred tax asset | 36 294 | 40 014 | ||
| Total fixed assets | 265 933 | 299 078 | ||
| Inventory | 23 987 | 9 059 | ||
| Trade receivables | 73 248 | 109 773 | ||
| Other short-term receivables | 11 571 | 10 481 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 84 359 | 88 717 | ||
| Total current assets | 193 165 | 218 030 | ||
| Assets held for sale | 89 079 | - | ||
| Total assets | 548 178 | 517 109 | ||
| Paid-in equity | 10 | 484 536 | 482 935 | |
| Retained earnings | (224 635) | (222 717) | ||
| Non-controlling interest | - | 1 522 | ||
| Total shareholders equity | 259 902 | 261 741 | ||
| Non-interest-bearing long-term debt | 548 | 2 758 | ||
| Interest-bearing long-term debt | - | 6 576 | ||
| Long-term lease liabilities | 35 496 | 36 898 | ||
| Total long-term liabilities | 36 044 | 46 232 | ||
| Non-interest-bearing short-term debt | 134 258 | 151 234 | ||
| Interest-bearing short-term debt | 13 681 | 44 351 | ||
| Short-term lease liabilities | 13 565 | 13 552 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 161 503 | 209 137 | ||
| Total liabilities | 197 548 | 255 369 | ||
| Liabilities held for sale | 90 729 | - | ||
| Total equity and liabilities | 548 178 | 517 109 |

| 1 | 113 years of continuous adaptability |
• We have continued to lead in our market segments through 4 industrial revolutions, and are now positioning for the fifth • Two years of adaptation and investment is behind us – positioned for growth within industrial automation, robotisation and digitalisation |
Robots | ||
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| 2 | Focusing Goodtech for tomorrow's digitized industry |
• Recruitment and competency development within core business • A more suitable home for non-core business Clearer profile, branding and attractiveness • |
Cyber security |
Expertise in industrial efficiency - across the Nordic region |
IOT |
| 3 | Investment in innovation and creativity |
• The group's innovation process has resulted in new 5 strategic investment areas for tomorrow's digital industry • Significant investments in development and positioning are now to be implemented into new deliveries both in projects and the aftermarket |
3D-modeling and VR |
Local presence where the customer and the process is - cross-functional collaboration as a competitive |
Simulation |
| 4 | Delivery capacity, partner relationship and total value for the customer |
• Market-leading partnerships in the value chain • Local presence at all major industrial locations, international competence base • Increased focus on the total value for the customer – profitability, footprint, safety |
Infrastructure and communication |
advantage System întegration |
Intelligent automation |
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