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Inin Group AS — Investor Presentation 2021
Sep 7, 2021
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H1 and Q2 2021 results
7 September 2021
Cautionary note
This presentation includes forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from those communicated herein. Such forward-looking information pertain to, amongst other things; (a) forecasts, projections and estimates; (b) statements from management regarding future plans, developments and initiatives; (c) market development and projected future TAM for Elop's products and services; and (d) growth rates.
Such forward-looking information and statements are based on current expectations, projections and estimates. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, uncertainty associated with the technical development of hardware and software offerings, the attractiveness of or products and services, market adaptation and the pace of such adaptation, competition, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time. Although Elop believes that its expectations and the information in this presentation were based upon reasonable assumptions at the time when they were made, actual results may vary significantly. Elop undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information or statements in this presentation.
Presenting team

Øivind Horpestad CEO and Chair of The Board

Bård Myrstad Chief Operating Officer

Kim Boman Chief Financial Officer

Q2 Highlights and subsequent events
- Several successful Elop Insight field tests completed within different industry verticals
- Strategic industrial partnerships agreed with DEKRA Visatec (globally) and Terratec (Nordics+)
- Signed R&D partnership with Norwegian Public Roads Administration
- Several contract wins for Simplifai
- Two first municipality clients for Simplifai, as part of public sector growth strategy
- Strategic AI automation contract within insurance sector
- First contracts in the Asian market
- Simplifai enters into several partnerships
- Strategic partnerships with Documaster and Crayon (Norway)
- Strategic partnership with Data Matters B.V (Netherlands)
- Simplifai contracted monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of NOK 0,6m at the end of Q2 2021, up 82% YoY
- Cash balance of NOK 81 million at the end of Q2 2021
- Covid–19 continues to affect the business of Elop Technology and Simplifai
Q2 HIGHLIGHTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
- Internal reorganisation of group completed in August 2021. The internal reorganisation has established Elop AS a holding company for the group, with Elop Technology AS and Simplifai AS as its operating subsidiaries
- First sales contracts signed for Elop Insight scanner with targeted delivery in October 2021
- Development of Insight Crawler started with DEKRA Visatec and first prototype tested
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
| ្រីក | ||
|---|---|---|
| -- | ------ | -- |
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

Elop Group
Joint management team
and manage infrastructure artificial intelligence



The concrete challenge

8% of the world's CO2 comes from the concrete production process
| ने की | |
|---|---|
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


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
Elop has the first-of-its-kind concrete scanner
Elop Insight is the world's first rolling, ultrasonic, scanning solution for concrete inspection
Real-time 3D visualization
Globally patented ultrasound scanning solution 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

Elop Technology's first sales orders signed in Q3

Sales
- The first batch of ultrasound scanners is being assembled inhouse for delivery in October
- The first sales orders have been finalized
Production
- Production moved in-house for both software and hardware
- Core components production to be held in-house in the foreseeable future
- Evaluating outsourcing of non-critical components and assembly

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)
Successful Crawler prototype tested in collaboration with DEKRA Visatec and ICM



Partnerships provide key opportunities within the survey and inspection market
In addition to agreement with DEKRA Visatec, we have key partnerships with…


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

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



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
Key stepping stones for Simplifai
Capturing a high growth market

- 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)
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
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 |
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| Emailbot + Documentbot | • GDPR/Schrems ii-compliance validated • Strong customer reference |
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| Solution for e-mail archiving & Documentbot |
• Expanding in public sector • First solutions in production • Position to dominate large archiving projects |

Contracted MRR of NOK 0.6m as of end Q2 2021, up 82% from Q2 2020

- MRR growth impacted negatively by Schrems II1 which have created uncertainty related to GDPR and privacy matters
- Simplifai have mitigated the challenge by changing delivery method of SaaS services with the aim to be best in class in terms of privacy among its competitors
1) The landmark data privacy verdict issued in July 2020 by the Court of Justice in EU

H1 and Q2 2021 interim financial results
Elop Group income statement

| Amounts in NOK thousand | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,952 | - | 4,246 | - | - |
| Other operating revenue | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total revenue | 1,952 | - | 4,246 | - | - |
| Cost of sales | 1,767 | (36) | 1,958 | 10 | 145 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 5,811 | 990 | 22,370 | 3,089 | 9,453 |
| Other operating expenses | 9,375 | 5,197 | 13,390 | 10,308 | 21,016 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,458 | - | 5,430 | - | 420 |
| Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) | (18,458) | (6,151) | (38,901) | (13,407) | (31,033) |
| Financial income | 20 | (0) | 27 | - | 77 |
| Financial expenses | (275) | (41) | (466) | (111) | (261) |
| Net financial items | (255) | (41) | (439) | (111) | (184) |
| Profit/(loss) before income tax | (18,714) | (6,192) | (39,341) | (13,518) | (31,216) |
| Tax income +/ tax expence - | 78 | - | 78 | - | - |
| Profit/(loss) for the year | (18,636) | (6,192) | (39,263) | (13,518) | (31,216) |
Profit/(loss) for the period is attributable to:
| Non-controlling interests | 26 | - | 108 | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owners of ELOP AS | (18,662) | (6,192) | (39,371) | (13,518) | (31,216) |
- Simplifai revenues are consolidated from Jan 18 2021
- Employee benefit expenses include restructing provison of NOK 4m
- Capitalized cost related to hardware and software development amounted to NOK 9,9 million in Q2 2021 and NOK 25.7 million in H1 2021

Liquidity Elop Group


Summary & Outlook
Gradual shift towards contracted recurring software revenue
Elop revenue expected to pick up with software and scanner roll-out
Revenue, MNOK

2025 TARGETS

SUMMARY OUTLOOK
Q2
- New group management team in place
- Insourced production (both SW and HW)
- Successful Elop Insight field tests
- Strategic industrial partnerships agreed for both Elop Technology and Simplifai
- Covid-19 restrictions continue to make physical sales demonstrations of Elop's technology difficult. Less restrictions in Q2 allowed the company conduct selected field tests in Europe.
- Breakthrough contracts in several new market areas for Simplifai
• Elop Technology targets to deliver the first Elop Insights in Q4 2021
- Simplifai targets 3-5 x MRR at year end 2021 vs year end 2020
- On track to launch Insight Crawler in cooperation with DEKRA in Q1 2022
- Elop AMS expected to be launched H2 2022
- Target to create a NOK 1 BILLION revenue company in 2025 unchanged
- Continued lifting of Covid restrictions will make it easier to meet with potential customers
Subsequent events
• First sales orders confirmed for Elop Insight

Appendix

Elop AS Group consolidated balance sheet
| Amounts in NOK thousand | Note | 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Goodwill | 5,6 | 121,245 | - | - |
| Intangible assets | 5 | 83,781 | 17,377 | 28,690 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 5 | 2,126 | 350 | 1,367 |
| Right of use assets | 6,056 | - | 7,253 | |
| Total non-current assets | 213,208 | 17,727 | 37,310 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Inventory | 333 | - | 164 | |
| Trade receivables | 1,305 | - | - | |
| Other current receivables | 14,788 | 358 | 10,439 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 81,202 | 48,048 | 116,272 | |
| Total current assets | 97,628 | 48,406 | 126,875 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 310,837 | 66,133 | 164,185 |
| Amounts in NOK thousand | Note | 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Equity | ||||
| Share capital | 4,650 | 2,683 | 3,515 | |
| Share premium | 336,062 | 86,648 | 181,220 | |
| Other equity reserves | 14,248 | 4,356 | 4,572 | |
| Translation differenses | (3) | - | - | |
| Retained earnings (deficit) | (93,888) | (36,970) | (54,664) | |
| Equity atributable to equity holders of Elop AS | 261,070 | 56,717 | 134,643 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 108 | - | - | |
| Total equity | 261,178 | 56,717 | 134,643 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Non-current liabilities to financial institutions | 11,608 | 4,821 | 4,821 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 4,044 | - | 5,326 | |
| Deferred tax liability | 2,389 | - | - | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 18,041 | 4,821 | 10,147 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Trade payables | 16,501 | 1,791 | 9,853 | |
| Current lease liability | 1,761 | - | 2,154 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 2,295 | (15) | 1,271 | |
| Other current liabilities | 11,060 | 2,819 | 6,117 | |
| Total current liabilities | 31,617 | 4,595 | 19,395 | |
| Total liabilities | 49,659 | 9,416 | 29,542 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 310,837 | 66,133 | 164,185 |
Cashflow statement
| Amounts in NOK thousand | 2Q 2021 | 2Q 2020 | 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
| Profit/(loss) before income tax | (18,714) | (6,192) | (39,341) | (13,518) | (31,217) |
| Adjustments for | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,458 | - | 5,430 | - | 420 |
| Change in trade and other receivables | (5,126) | 8 | (3,154) | 944 | 13 |
| Change in inventory | (40) | - | (169) | - | (164) |
| Change in trade payables | 8,602 | 1,406 | 6,648 | (397) | 8,303 |
| Change in accruals | 7,946 | 226 | 9,546 | 644 | (4,555) |
| Share-based payments expenses | (456) | 7,488 | - | 216 | |
| Interest received | (20) | 0 | (27) | - | (2) |
| Interest paid | 275 | 41 | 466 | 111 | 261 |
| Cash inflow from operating activities | (4,074) | (4,511) | (13,112) | (12,217) | (26,726) |
| Amounts in NOK thousand | 2Q 2021 | 2Q 2020 | 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
| Payment for investment company | - | - | (1,484) | - | - |
| Payment for property, plant and equipment | (454) | - | (725) | (94) | (1,304) |
| Payment for intangible assets | (17,580) | (4,321) | (28,680) | (5,004) | (16,317) |
| Cash (outflow) from investing activities | (18,034) | (4,321) | (30,889) | (5,098) | (17,621) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
| Repayment of other debt (Non-current / Current) | 409 | - | (256) | (2,089) | (2,089) |
| Interest received | 20 | (0) | 27 | - | 2 |
| Interest paid | (275) | (41) | (466) | (111) | (261) |
| Capital increase received funds | 393 | - | 9,393 | 59,548 154,952 | |
| Cash inflow from financing activities | 547 | (41) | 8,698 | 57,348 152,604 | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (21,562) | (8,873) | (35,303) | 40,033 108,257 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents in the beginning of period 102,530 | 56,921 116,272 | 8,014 | 8,014 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents as of 30 June | 80,968 | 48,048 | 80,968 | 48,048 116,272 |
Segment financial summary

| Segments - H1 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK thousand | Elop Technology |
Simplifai | Elimination | Sum |
| Total revenue | 1,652 | 7,269 | -4,675 | 4,246 |
| Total operating expenses | 30,967 | 11,350 | -4,600 | 37,717 |
| Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) | -32,226 | -6,600 | -75 | -38,901 |
| EBITDA | -29,315 | -4,081 | -75 | -33,471 |
| Capitalized development | 13,585 | 12,202 | -76 | 25,711 |
| Segments Q1 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK thousand | Elop Technology |
Simplifai | Elimination | Sum |
| Total revenue | - | 2,874 | -580 | 2,294 |
| Total operating expenses | 16,055 | 5,249 | -539 | 20,765 |
| Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) | -17,418 | -2,984 | -41 | -20,443 |
| EBITDA | -16,055 | -2,375 | -41 | -18,471 |
| Capitalized development | 9,597 | 5,857 | -41 | 15,413 |
| Segments Q2 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK thousand | Elop Technology |
Simplifai | Elimination | Sum |
| Total revenue | 1,652 | 4,395 | -4,095 | 1,952 |
| Total operating expenses | 14,912 | 6,101 | -4,061 | 16,952 |
| Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) | -14,808 | -3,616 | -34 | -18,458 |
| EBITDA | -13,260 | -1,706 | -34 | -15,000 |
| Capitalized development | 3,988 | 6,345 | -35 | 10,298 |

20 largest shareholders as of 05.09.2021
| INVESTOR | NUMBER OF SHARES | % OF TOP 20 | % OF TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANDSØ INVEST AS | 12771081 | 19.54% | 13.73% |
| GIMLE INVEST AS | 7497665 | 11.47% | 8.06% |
| SOGN INVEST AS | 5186025 | 7.94% | 5.58% |
| THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON SA/NV | 4911326 | 7.52% | 5.28% |
| ZONO INVEST AS | 4700000 | 7.19% | 5.05% |
| BHM HOLDING AS | 3981900 | 6.09% | 4.28% |
| HKL HOLDING AS | 3981900 | 6.09% | 4.28% |
| TIGERSTADEN MARINE AS | 3785025 | 5.79% | 4.07% |
| SONGA CAPITAL AS | 2833333 | 4.34% | 3.05% |
| LANI INVEST AS | 2688330 | 4.11% | 2.89% |
| NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS | 2155762 | 3.3% | 2.32% |
| MP PENSJON PK | 2037106 | 3.12% | 2.19% |
| TIGERSTADEN INVEST AS | 1728000 | 2.64% | 1.86% |
| NIMBUSTECH AS | 1616636 | 2.47% | 1.74% |
| AGERA VENTURE 1 AS | 1147222 | 1.76% | 1.23% |
| VESTLAND INVEST AS | 1076396 | 1.65% | 1.16% |
| DANONI AS | 940179 | 1.44% | 1.01% |
| MIDDELBORG INVEST AS | 876496 | 1.34% | 0.94% |
| AGERA AKSELERATOR AS | 732824 | 1.12% | 0.79% |
| KRISTIANSEN PETTER ASKHEIM | 703905 | 1.08% | 0.76% |
• Average strike price of NOK 6.40.
As of 05.09.2021
• At 30th of June; 600,000 outstanding warrants and 6,200,000 outstanding options.
Elop moving in the right direction
Introducing new technology to create a new high growth market

- х Proactive international marketing
- х Industry events
Bringing AI competence in-
- 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

Point scanners for the concrete market have their limitations
The ultrasound scanners on the market have some
- 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
limitations today… …which leads to low utilization and data generation
- Scanners not being used to cover larger areas
- Data quantity and quality low
- Data unconsolidated
- Mainly used as ad-hoc tools for certain situations
- Data mainly utilized in reports generated by inspection specialists
Maintenance is a growing concern globally
Maintenance of critical concrete infrastructure is a growing concern, with aging structures and prolonged neglect driving up maintenance costs
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
USD ~38bn Current annual spend on maintenance of critical infrastructure
Our goals

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
Overall strategy: Become a fully integrated technology provider


Transforming data into unique insight
Scanner & Dashboard Collect, connect, visualise

Keeping infrastructures safe, sustainable and financially viable
Asset Management & Monitoring System (AMS)
Structure, analyse, act

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


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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Simplifai: provides Elop with a large addressable secondary market…
USD 12bn USD 35bn +20% CAGR 2020 2026
Global Natural Language Processing market1
- 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
1): Marketsandmarkets.com - https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/natural-language-processing-nlp-825.html
Digital Employees ensures end-to-end automation

Simplifai's unique position facilitates early adoption of AI technology
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