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Hexagon Composites — Capital/Financing Update 2020
Oct 8, 2020
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Hexagon Composites ASA
Bond Investor Presentation Purus spin-off and bond amendment
8 October 2020
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Agenda
I Background and summary of proposal
II Hexagon Purus and spin-off rationale
III Supporting materials: Q2 2020 review
Hexagon to spin off Purus to realize value for all stakeholders
- On 24 August 2020, Hexagon Composites ASA ("Hexagon") announced its intention to spin off and list Hexagon Purus separately as an independent company to include Hexagon's business within zero emission hydrogen and battery electric mobility solutions ("emobility")
- In conjunction with the spin-off, Hexagon successfully raised approx. NOK 907m (gross) in an equity issue, to fund both the initial development phase within e-mobility as well as for general corporate purposes within the remaining group
- The intended separation will unlock further value from an industrial and financial perspective by creating two focused companies with separate strategic agendas and investment stories
- The separation will also allow for individual strategies for future funding, capital allocation and dividend policy
- Hexagon and Hexagon Purus will continue to have operational cooperation following the spin-off, albeit on an arms-length basis
- The spin-off is intended to be completed before year-end 2020, following the transfer of Hexagon Purus' CNG LDV business to Hexagon's g-mobility business
g-mobility
LOW EMISSION
A company focused on low emission gas mobility solutions with attractive profitability, increased cash flow stability in light of reduced investments and an array of longer-term growth opportunities, targeting several initiatives to drive low-emission fuel adoption
e-mobility - «Hexagon Purus»
ZERO EMISSION
A pure-play hydrogen and battery electric e-mobility company attractively positioned to benefit from the tremendous growth that is expected in the e-mobility market
Separating Hexagon Purus as a stand-alone company to strengthen both Hexagon's g-mobility and e-mobility (Hexagon Purus) businesses
Summary of the contemplated Hexagon Purus spin-off
The Hexagon credit story is set to strengthen following the spin off
1Calculated in accordance with covenants excluding exceptional items, based on unaudited, preliminary pro-forma EBITDA for H2 2019 reflecting internal reorganizations effective 1 January 2020. Difference from reported Group EBITDA of NOK 203m is related to transaction related charges and costs related to vested stock compensation | 2Illustrative net leverage excluding 100% of Purus. Purus will remain a part of consolidated group financials and be treated in accordance with IFRS accounting principles | 3Assuming distribution of equity proceeds as described on page 7
Solid base with profitable g-mobility business, supports major future growth in e-mobility
1Based on unaudited, preliminary pro-forma EBITDA for 2019 reflecting internal reorganizations effective 1 January 2020 – segment financials before eliminations 2EBITDA excluding exceptional items
G-mobility has delivered strong performance since bond issue – temporary negative effects of COVID-19 in H1 2020
Key metrics excluding Purus
Adj. EBITDA (NOKm) 3 and NIBD/EBITDA (x)4 (Excluding 100% of e-mobility)5
Total assets (NOKbn) and equity ratio (%)5
excluding CNG LDV not yet available
- Strong revenue growth and stable LTM adjusted EBITDA in the NOK 280-290m range throughout 2019 driven in particular by strong performance in Agility and Purus' CNG LDV business (to remain in g-mobility) – negative impact from COVID-19 (mainly Q2) and Volkswagen production relocation in H1 2020
- Continued high investments over the P&L within Purus leading to increased nominal losses, reaching -117m in Q1'20 on an LTM basis
- On a pro forma basis as of Q2, LTM adjusted EBITDA increases by NOK 102m from the spin-off, hence the remaining Group EBITDA was NOK 316m as of Q2 2020
- Segment assets for Purus (including CNG LDV) as of Q2 was NOK ~1bn, including NOK ~0.5bn of acquisition related Purchase Price Allocation intangibles. Book equity (including CNG LDV) was negative NOK ~200m
- Of the gross proceeds from the recently completed NOK 907m equity issue, NOK ~500m is expected to be injected as cash in Hexagon Purus while NOK ~407m will remain in the group
- For the remainder of the bond tenor Purus is facing a period of significant growth capex, and the spin-off will thus improve cash flow and credit quality for Hexagon Composites ASA
10 Unaudited, preliminary pro-forma financials including Agility acquisition for 2018 and reflecting internal reorganizations effective 1 January 2020 for 2019 | 2 g-mobility financials including CNG LDV EBITDA excluding exceptional items and positive impact from reversal of earn-out obligation related to xperion acquisition in 2016 | 4Based on EBITDA calculated in accordance with covenant (see page 8 for details) Illustrative effect excluding 100% of Purus. Purus will remain a part of consolidated group financials and be treated in accordance with IFRS accounting principles | 6Including CNG LDV
Strong progress following March 2019 bond issue – the Purus spin-off represents the next phase of Hexagon's development
1Unaudited, preliminary pro-forma financials including Agility acquisition for 2018 and reflecting internal reorganizations effective 1 January 2020 for 2019 | 2 g-mobility financials including CNG LDV 2EBITDA excluding exceptional items and positive impact from reversal of earn-out obligation related to xperion acquisition in 2016 3Market cap. as of 7 October 2020
Hexagon will remain a significant long-term owner in Purus - Operational co-operation to continue on arms-length basis
- Hexagon plans to remain a significant long-term owner in Hexagon Purus to support and develop customer and shareholder value
- A close operational cooperation will be maintained following the carve-out with limited changes to operations in the near to medium term
- Following the spin-off, Hexagon will provide Purus with valuable support on a number of key functions such as sales, procurement, operations, finance/accounting, communications, IT and HR
- Ongoing process of determining the scope of an industrial agreement which is expected to involve inter alia corporate services, cooperation on R&D, route to market, facility cost sharing and contract manufacturing
- Hexagon will be compensated for all management services provided on an armslength basis to Purus according to OECD transfer pricing practice
Agenda
I Background and summary of proposal
II Hexagon Purus and spin-off rationale
III Supporting materials: Q2 2020 review
Hexagon Purus to be spun off and listed as a separate company
e-mobility
With its unique legacy, Hexagon Purus is a global leader well positioned to support the shift towards zero emission transportation through its hydrogen cylinder/system, battery system and electric drivetrain technologies
Hexagon Purus in brief – global leader in the e-mobility space
Hexagon Purus – world leading within hydrogen cylinders / systems and electric drivetrain solutions
An important step for both Hexagon and Hexagon Purus - a stronger future for both groups
aerospace
| n o g a x e H y / bilit o m G- |
Agility | CNG fuel solutions for medium and heavy-duty vehicles |
g-mobility | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Pipeline | Gas transportation | LOW EMISSION | |||
| Ragasco | LPG cylinders | ||||
| Digital Wave | Cylinder testing equipment and associated inspection services |
Biogas / Compressed Liquefied |
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| LDV (CNG business) |
Cylinder and cylinder systems for CNG mobility |
Renewable Natural Gas petroleum gas natural gas |
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| n o g a x e H s u y / ur bilit P o m E- |
Transportation, Distribution & Cylinders |
Hydrogen solutions and cylinder systems |
e-mobility | ||
| H2/EV systems | Full powertrain integration for medium & heavy-duty commercial vehicles |
ZERO EMISSON | |||
| JV in China | JV with CIMC Enric, a leading Chinese clean energy equipment player |
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| MasterWorks | High-pressure cylinders for special applications, including | Battery Hydrogen Electric |
Creating a truly unique pure-play e-mobility company
I Background and summary of proposal
II Hexagon Purus and spin-off rationale
III Supporting materials: Q2 2020 review
Highlights from Q2 2020
- Lower revenues and EBITDA for Agility due to impacts of COVID-19
- ‒ Major new customer secured in logistics sector
- Weak Mobile Pipeline volumes impacted by COVID-19
- ‒ USD 7.3m order received in quarter
- Low Purus CNG Light-Duty Vehicle volumes
- ‒ Mainly due to planned production relocation of major customer
- Heated Purus e-mobility market
- ‒ Awarded contract on latest Toyota fuel cell electric truck
- ‒ Signed term sheet with CIMC Enric for Chinese market entry
- ‒ Strong international focus on hydrogen green-technology
- Strong LPG sales volumes
- ‒ Sales to Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America
COVID – 19 Impacts
Company position update
- Deeper financial impacts in Q2
- Reduced Transit bus volumes in North America especially and Europe
- Mobile Pipeline being project based also impacted
- LPG so far robust though activities in Bangladesh are delayed
- Difficult to assess or predict with precision the future broad effects of COVID-19 and the actual ongoing impact will depend on many factors beyond a company's control and knowledge
- Can expect overall negative impact to full year results in 2020
- Do not expect any material impairments within balance sheet
- Liquidity is good and Hexagon remains financially robust. As of Q2 we have:
- Undrawn committed facilities of NOK 655m (includes NOK 400m of acquisition facilities)
- NOK 128m in cash
- Adjusted Net Interest-bearing debt of NOK 1.32bn* = ~16% of market cap*
- Flexible arrangements with our principal financier
- Provides headroom for continual investment in e-mobility through challenging 2020
- We have access to relevant government stimulus programs in Norway, Germany and USA
Hexagon is well positioned to capture the opportunities
Multifaceted approach to low-carbon/no-carbon fuel adoption
"Trucking and logistics companies are incrementally adopting clean fuel technologies that reduce tailpipe pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions."
Mike Roeth, Executive director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)
G-mobility is in the fast lane
More than 23 million Natural Gas Vehicles on roads worldwide today
In 2019, 25% of UPS natural gas deployment was renewable - by next year, 50%
Cummins commits to reducing emissions from new products by 25%
The Climate Pledge – commitment by Amazon to have net zero carbon across their business by 2040
*Sources: The Natural & Bio Gas Vehicle Association in America (NGVAmerica) and Freightwaves.com 24
Balance sheet | Q2 2020 vs Q1 2020
Adjusted1 Net Interest Bearing Debt NOK 1,316m (Unadjusted 1,380m) & Equity Ratio 43%
Strong balance sheet
1 The bond was raised in NOK and remains ultimately an obligation to be settled in NOK, however the company entered into a currency swap hedging arrangement effectively converting the instrument to USD and is therefore accounted for as USD and subject to non-cash FX translation movements; such movements on the bond in total were NOK 64 million in the period 2 Please see page 11 for estimated equity for g-mobility (also excluding CNG LDV)