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Inin Group AS Investor Presentation 2021

Sep 13, 2021

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13 September 2021

Elop in brief

Solutions to inspect and monitor critical infrastructure

Developed and patented a rolling ultrasonic
scanner that is far superior to what is
available today
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Acquired Simplifai, a software company specializing in unstructured data processing and process automation

Data-driven and AI-based solutions for inspection and predictive maintenance of critical infrastructure

The concrete challenge

8% of the world's CO2 comes from the concrete production process

Ageing infrastructure with significant backlog of maintenance

Lack of efficient hardware to collect data

Lack of efficient software to manage maintenances and monitor health of large infrastructure

Maintenance is a growing concern globally

Age structure of highway bridges in Germany

Significant backlog of bridge maintenance

Current backlog at USD 125-170bn – expected to increase as current budget allows for only ~570 bridge repairs p.a. out of 47,000 in urgent need

Statens Vegvesen's annual budget for bridge repairs is USD 30m despite backlog of USD ~2bn

Similar significant backlogs seen in Spain, Germany, France and numerous other developed countries

Maintenance spend has historically kept backlog stable, but is expected to increase with current pace

Consequences of being unable to monitor infrastructure cost-effectively

For society, infrastructure owners and users

Short infrastructure lifetime

Costs of building new infrastructure

Accidents that could have been prevented High CO2 emissions from production and construction

Point scanners for the concrete market have their limitations

The ultrasound scanners on the market have some limitations today…

  • Point scanners a still image needs to be taken every 10cm
  • Not practical to scan large areas efficiently
  • Unable to assess the depth of cracks and air pockets
  • Varying sophistication of software for visualizations on app / web

…which leads to low utilization and data generation

  • Scanners not being used to cover larger areas
  • Data quantity and quality low
  • Data unconsolidated
  • Data mainly utilized in reports generated by inspection specialists
  • Mainly used as ad-hoc tools for certain situations

Elop has patented a first-of-its-kind rolling concrete scanner

Real-time 3D visualization

Globally patented ultrasound scanning solution (dry coupling) that quickly, efficiently and accurately gathers assessment data on critical infrastructure and transmits the real-time 3D visualization of the subsurface construction

Unparalleled efficiency

Elop's unique technology enables a considerably more efficient and practical way of inspecting larger volumes of concrete structures than what is possible with other existing technologies and devices on the market

Scalable cloud-based application

Data is transmitted to a scalable, cloud-based application where all stakeholders have access to relevant information, including 3D-videos, models, images and historical data

First order received from Miami-based inspection company

(according to data compiled by real-estate data firm Zillow for The Wall Street Journal.)

Field tests across Europe and asset classes

Completed field tests

Demo project with major asset owner in energy sector

Demo project with inspection partner on the Abisko bridge in Sweden for large asset owner

Demo project in Norway with major infrastructure entrepreneur

Demo project for Elop Insight in Germany

Upcoming field tests

Demo projects for Elop Insight in Norway and Sweden agreed for bridges, a tunnel, an oil installation and more

Demo project for Elop Insight in France

Successful pilots and demo projects validate our technology

Demo project conducted in cooperation with Equinor utilizing Elop's ultrasonic scanning solution

Conducted at the leaning tower of Jåttåvågen in Stavanger, especially suitable for such tests with varying wall thickness and angled construction

Conducted together with Equinor's external inspection partners: Aker Solutions, NAS, RaKon and Linjebygg

DEKRA Visatec cooperation confirms the global potential of Elop's technology

DEKRA

  • Leading global provider of mapping and inspection services for infrastructure
  • World's largest unlisted organization in the TIC industry
  • 44,000 employees
  • Global operations
  • Global breakthrough for Elop Technology's patented technology, including large sales potential
    • Collaboration and testing already on-going utilizing DEKRA facilities in Germany
  • Finalization of contract terms on-going expanding initial scope
  • DEKRA Visatec GmbH and Elop Technology to combine vacuum crawler and Elop Insight to create an "InsightCrawler"
  • Key for Elop Technology: Access to global market in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC)

Partnerships provide key opportunities within the survey and inspection market

In addition to agreement with DEKRA Visatec, we have key partnerships with…

Elop recruits infrastructure industry seniors

Our customers see the need for Elop's technology, and our team consists of former high-ranking employees at customers who have validated our solutions and technology

Overall strategy: Become a fully integrated technology provider

From reactive to proactive maintenance

our scalable cloud-based system, we aim to give asset owners full digital overview of their structures allowing them to move from a reactive maintenance strategy to a proactive.

  • By coupling data from many sources with Monitor infrastructure health
    • Conduct predictive and preventative maintenance
    • Optimise asset lifetime and cost

Transforming data into unique insight

Scanner & Dashboard Collect, connect, visualise

Asset Management & Monitoring System (AMS) Structure, analyse, act

Simplifai's competence in data processing and process automation is key in building Elop AMS

Look into the future with a digital collaboration tool

Elop Asset Management System enables all stakeholders to look into the future maintaining and safeguarding bridges, dams, railroad infrastructure and other large infrastructures.

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Elop Technology to go-to market in a 3-way collab. with inspection companies1 and asset owners

  • Elop to provide inspection players with Elop Insight to be used in inspections A1
  • A2 Inspection players pay Elop for scanner and license fee for AMS Dashboard
  • Elop grants asset owners access to Elop AMS where data generated from Elop Insight and third parties can be viewed. AMS features bundled into packages and rolled out over time. B1
  • B2 Asset owners to pay Elop annual licensing fee for access to Elop AMS features and a data-based fee
  • Inspection firms to enhance their recommendations and insight to asset owners based on data from Elop Insight C1
  • C2 Asset owners to pay inspection firms for inspecting their assets and providing recommendations, like today's setup

Continuous R&D / Tech development and commercial launches in 2022

Multrawheel to target composite and metal structure inspections

"The proposed product/service is innovative ; ELOP proposes the «world's first self-driven robotic scanner for WT1 industry».

The R&D and technical team is strong, multidisciplinary and covers all aspects including sales and marketing aspects. The project will support the demand for green energy and zero carbon emission.

Moreover, the wind turbine market and the predictive maintenance market are in full expansion. The mobile inspection robot product is patented ; indeed ELOP is a deep-tech SME that has used H2020 SME funding to develop manual rolling concrete scanner. It will be adapted in the project for the WT industry.

It is a product that completes the current approaches (e.g. by drone); it can be imposed if it proves to be reliable, simple and low cost product/service. This product can be also adapted to other applications (marine and aerospace inspection)."

Quote from a European Innovation Council evaluator Feedback to Elop Technology's application for EIC funding, September 2021

Elop moving in the right direction

Introducing new technology to create a new high growth market

  • х Proactive international marketing
  • х Industry events

Credibility

  • Demonstrating tech
  • Bringing AI competence in-
  • Field demonstrations
  • Developing industry
  • Terratec agreement
  • Industry partnership with DEKRA Visatec GmbH
  • Insourced scanner production & software development
  • х Major reference clients
  • х Demonstrating different applications areas

Success stories

  • New geographical markets
  • First sales
  • х Successful field projects
  • х Demonstrating stakeholder value
  • х Global industry partnership with DEKRA for the Insight crawler
  • х New technology applications

Recognition

  • х Exponential sales growth
  • х International expansion
  • New industries х Global distribution

Gradual shift towards contracted recurring software revenue

Elop revenue expected to pick up with software and scanner roll-out

Revenue, MNOK

2025 TARGETS

Elop Technology's core business contributes to a sustainable future

Several global bridge and building collapses exemplifies the need for improved inspection, surveys and maintenance of critical infrastructure.

Elop Technology and its solutions provide information and insight into the condition of an asset. Using this data for optimised maintenance and control, ensures safe and secure operations throughout the lifecycle of the asset.

Securing critical infrastructure Reducing the environmental impact Innovating the construction industry

8% of the world's CO2 emissions stems from the concrete production process. Extending life of existing concrete structures through optimised maintenance and inspection, will have a significant benefit to the environment.

Elop Technology's patented technology for structural health insight, combined with systems in development for managing and monitoring asset data, will give assets owners full insight into the condition of their constructions and the necessary tools to analyse and maintain their structures, in order to extend asset life and reduce the environmental impact.

The construction industry is conservative and has a relative low degree of digitization. There are major shortcomings in the traditional approach to inspection and maintenance.

Elop Technology is digitizing crucial data and provides new and innovative solutions with major benefits to the industry.

We will continuously grow our competency and innovate together with our partners. We want to introduce new technology and solutions to the benefit of the society in general and our clients, in particular.

Company highlights

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Huge untapped market in need for infrastructure monitoring

Disrupting the industry with a new standard for asset monitoring

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Predictable analysis of future and current maintenance needs

Executing in-line with communicated business plan

Right technical expertise and know-how to spearhead commercialization

Appendix

Management team with good track-record and technical & commercial expertise

Øivind Horpestad CEO and Chair of The Board

  • and former CEO of NRC Group, listed on Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Responsible for developing and executing the strategy that transformed Endur ASA into a leading player within maritime infrastructure, former COB ENDUR ASA, listed on Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Has broad industrial experience through former positions in Team Bane, VRS Rail AS and Coast Capital

Kim Boman Chief Financial Officer

  • More than 20 years of experience from finance roles
  • Former CFO of AqualisBraemar, Head of IR at Rec Solar and has corporate finance experience from DNB Markets and Swedbank

Bård Myrstad Chief Operating Officer

  • One of the founders and CEO of Simplifai
  • Strong background from the IT sector, having worked at Accenture, Embriq and Viz Risk Management

Imran Tamboli Chief Technology Officer

• Prior experience includes Head of Delivery at EVRY Financial Services and CTO at Simplifai

Management team with good track-record and technical & commercial expertise

Erik Leung Chief Product Officer

  • Has more than 10 years of experience from product leadership roles at various technology companies
  • Prior experience includes Head of AI at EVRY Financial Services and Co-Founder and COO at Simplifai

Daniel Kohn Chief Commercial Director

  • Has wide industry knowledge, including a combined knowledge of HW and SW sales and process
  • Prior experience includes sales and sales management positions at Canon Business Solutions and Sales Directors at Global Connect

Niklas Persson Head of Global Sales

  • More than 20 years industry experience from various business development and global sales management positions.
  • Prior experience includes six years from DEKRA in Sweden and Germany as well as experience from Force Technology and Siemens

Marcus Jocham Head of Business Development

  • Nearly 15 years' experience within strategic sales management and business development
  • Prior experience includes 13 years within the DEKRA and Visatec systems

Elop Group has offices in 5 countries and a total of 140 employees

Simplifai: Elop's AI business unit

Norwegian AI Company

HQ in Oslo, 115 FTE's AI Tech: AI, Natural Language Technology, Natural Language Processing (free-text)

Verified: Microsoft Partner

Products: Emailbot, Documentbot, and Chatbot

Services: Digital Employees

Core: Standardized Solutions, ≈ 90% Automation Grade, Quick implementation and ROI

SaaS SaaS Business Model: Building recurring and scalable revenue model

Simplifai: provides Elop with a large addressable secondary market…

USD 35bn Global Natural Language Processing market1 +20% CAGR

  • Natural language processing is necessary in several business processes which utilize e.g., the following tools: Portals, Email, Customer service software, Docs, CRM
  • Has historically been difficult to automate
  • Requires heavy human interaction with corresponding high cost
  • Vulnerable for mistakes, large variations in quality and service level
  • Increased demand for 24/7 service globally, further drives cost
  • Large potential for efficiency gains

Digital Employees ensures end-to-end automation

Simplifai's unique position facilitates early adoption of AI technology

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6-month payback, 150% ROI first year

  • Low-cost implementation
  • High automation grade
  • Easy to use implementation tools for business users
  • Handles unstructured data
  • Wide scope across industries and business processes (use case agnostic)
  • Handles complex documents

Customers (and Simplifai) benefit from best-inclass implementation approach

Key steppingstones for Simplifai

Capturing a high growth market

Success stories

  • Claims Link and OSM Maritime success stories
  • Technology acceptance opens up new sales channels
  • Continuously shorten onboarding cycles
  • New industries: online retail, telecom
  • Breakthrough in municipality market
  • Partner channel beginning to deliver results
  • х New geographical markets
  • х Significantly shorten sales cycles

Recognition

  • х Exponential sales growth
  • х Widespread international expansion
  • х Global distribution
  • х Recognized as leading vendor within natural language-based business process automation
  • х International BFSI clients

NEW ENTRIES

ONGOING

COMPLETED

NOT YET REACHED

Awareness

  • Initiating commercial partnerships
  • Solutions marketing
  • Auditions and tendering
  • Building products as part of commercial cooperation
  • Building sales pipeline

Credibility

  • Establishing close partnership with Microsoft
  • industry tech approval, BFSI, retail and public sector
  • Recruiting world class technical organisation
  • Solutions available on recognised marketplaces
  • Develop commercial partnerships
  • International breakthroughs (i.e. India, Singapore)

Several contract wins verify Simplifai's technology leadership and growth potential

Selected clients Description of service Why important?
Emailbot
+ Documentbot
New international clients

won in tough competition
Emailbot + Documentbot GDPR/Schrems ii

compliance validated
Strong customer reference
Solution for e-mail archiving
& Documentbot
Expanding in public sector

First solutions in production

Position to dominate large

archiving projects

Key historic milestones for Elop

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New recommended practice supports Elop's business case

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Ultrasound technology outlined as crucial for the inspection method in the updated Norwegian Roads Authorities (NRA) manual for inspecting post tensioned concrete bridges

Other codes and regulations

Ultrasound technology implemented in Chinese National Standard and Chinese Technical code for in-site testing of building waterproof engineering, such as dams1,2

Significant increase in attention from all stakeholders

Increase in enquiries regarding the inspection of post tensioned concrete bridges

Protected by patents worldwide (1/2)

Title About Status Country
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Application allowed Brazil
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered China
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Germany
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered EPO
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Spain
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered France
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered United Kingdom
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Italy
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Japan
Ultralydanordning Elop Insight Registered Norway
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Poland
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Sweden

Title About Status Country
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered Turkey
Device, Method and System for Ultrasonic Signal Transducer Elop Insight Registered USA
Device, system and method for emission and reception of ultrasonic signals to and
from a test material
MultraWheel Application filed Brazil
Device, system and method for emission and reception of ultrasonic signals to and
from a test material
MultraWheel Application filed Canada
Device, system and method for emission and reception of ultrasonic signals to and
from a test material
MultraWheel Under examination China
Device, system and method for emission and reception of ultrasonic signals to and
from a test material
MultraWheel Application filed EPO
Device, system and method for emission and reception of ultrasonic signals to and
from a test material
MultraWheel Under examination Japan
Device, system and method for emission and reception of ultrasonic signals to and
from a test material
MultraWheel Under examination USA

Trademarks

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Title About Status Country
Elop Elop Registered Norway
Elop Insight Elop Insight Registered Norway
Elop Foresight Elop Foresight Registered Norway

Our goals

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Establish Elop technology as an industry standard

Build the next generation structural health monitoring system

Establish Simplifai as a leading global software vendor within intelligent business process automation

Becoming a NOK billion revenue company