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Hexagon Composites Earnings Release 2018

May 9, 2018

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Earnings Release

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Hexagon Composites ASA: Results for the fourth quarter 2017

Hexagon Composites ASA: Results for the fourth quarter 2017

In the first quarter 2018 Hexagon Composites generated NOK 416.3 (346.2) million

in operating income and made an operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) of

NOK 66.5 (35.1) million. Operating profit (EBIT) was NOK 47.3 (16.6) million and

profit before tax came to NOK 31.3

(6.3) million.

Overall, Group operating profit has markedly improved versus the first quarter

2017. Operating results in the first quarter were impacted positively by strong

sales volumes within Hexagon Mobile Pipelines and Hexagon Ragasco LPG. The

EBITDA for the first quarter is the highest since the fourth quarter 2014

(excluding the exceptional gains recorded in fourth quarter 2016).

Key developments

* Joined the Hydrogen Council http://hydrogencouncil.com/

* Expanded into the maritime industry with the first delivery of CNG TITAN®

tanks for fuel storage onboard a LNG gas supply vessel

* Executed the re-organization of the new reporting structure

After balance sheet date

* Paid a dividend for 2017 of NOK 0.30 per share

* New product launches within Agility Fuel Solutions ("Agility") include new

large-capacity hydrogen storage systems for Heavy-Duty Trucks and one-stop-

shop natural gas and propane integration solutions for Medium-Duty vehicles.

* Agility announces a partnership with Romeo Power Technology to provide

modular high-performance battery packs for electric and hybrid electric

commercial vehicles.

For more information:

Jon Erik Engeset, CEO, Hexagon Composites ASA

Telephone: +47 916 30 550 | [email protected]

David Bandele, CFO, Hexagon Composites ASA

Telephone: +47 920 91 483 | [email protected]

Solveig D Saether, Communication Manager, Hexagon Composites ASA

Telephone: +47 906 34 977 | [email protected]

About Hexagon Composites ASA

Hexagon Composites delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy

future. We are adapting our leading composite pressure vessel technology for a

wide range of mobility and storage applications. The energy transition towards a

low-carbon society is constantly opening up exciting growth opportunities for

us.

For more information, please visit www.hexagon.no

Follow us on Twitter: @HexagonASA

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section

5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.