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Lhyfe Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Sep 24, 2024

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PRODUCER AND SUPPLIER OF GREEN & RENEWABLE HYDROGEN

FOR MOBILITY ANDINDUSTRY

2024 HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT

HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT

Disclaimer

By reading this document, you acknowledge, and agree to be bound by, the following statements. This document is a translation of Lhyfe's rapport financier semestriel dated 23 September 2024 (the "Half-Year Financial Report"). The Half-Year Financial Report, in its original French version, is publicly available at www.lhyfe.com. This translation (the "Translation") is provided for your convenience only and may not be reproduced, redistributed or passed on, directly or indirectly, to any other person or published in whole or in part for any purpose.

IN THE EVENT OF ANY AMBIGUITY OR CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CORRESPONDING STATEMENTS OR OTHER ITEMS CONTAINED HEREIN, THE FRENCH LANGUAGE HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT SHALL PREVAIL.

None of Lhyfe or any of its officers, directors, employees or affiliates, or any person controlling any of them assume any liability which may be based on this Translation or any errors or omissions therefrom or misstatements therein, and any such liability is hereby expressly disclaimed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 2 Half-year activity report 5 1.1. Significant events of the period 6 1.2. Review of the financial statements 11 1.3. Events after the end of the interim period 14 1.4. Information on risks and uncertainties for the next half-year 15 1.5. Main related party transactions 15 Consolidated interim financial statements 16 2.1. Consolidated profit and loss 17 2.2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 17 2.3. Consolidated statement of financial position 18 2.4. Consolidated statement of changes in equity 19 2.5. Cash flow statement 20

2.6. Notes to the consolidated interim financial

statements 21

3 Statutory Auditors' report on the interim financial information 38

Statement by the person responsible

I certify, to my knowledge, that the condensed financial statements for the past half-year have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and financial performance of the Company and of all the companies included in the consolidation, and that the half-yearly activity report appearing on page 5 presents a true and fair view of the significant events that occurred during the first six months of the financial year, their impact on the financial statements, the main related party transactions and describes the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year.

Nantes, 23 September 2024

Matthieu Guesné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lhyfe

1 Half-year activity report

1.1. Significant events of the period 6
1.1.1. A growing portfoflio of customers 6
1.1.2. Progress of the projects 6
1.1.3. New projects and developments in
the first half of 2024 7
1.1.4. Contracts and partnerships 8
1.1.5. Stable workforce in France and
Europe 9
1.1.6. Pipeline 9
1.1.7. Secured subsidies 9
1.1.8. Confirmation of guidance 10
1.1.9. Governance 10
1.1.10. Amendment of the BSPCE Premium
(options) rules dated 2021 10
1.2. Review of the financial statements 11
1.2.1. Turnover 11
1.2.2. Adjusted EBITDA 11
1.2.3. Operating result 12
1.2.4. Net result 12
1.2.5. Assets 12
1.2.6. Liabilities 13
1.3. Events after the end of the interim
period 14
1.3.1. New partnerships 14
1.3.2. Other recent developments 15
1.4. Information on risks and
uncertainties for the next half-year 15
1.5. Main related party transactions 15

1.1. Significant events of the period

1.1.1. A growing portfoflio of customers

New customers were signed up over the period and add visibility to Lhyfe's sales volume.

In France, they include notably the transport specialist Hyliko, the Karp Kneit road projects group, Géométhane and a taxi company

In Germany, the customer portfolio also expanded with, among others, the inclusion of the Leipziger Stadtwerke group and, more recently, with the signing during the summer 2024 of a 5-year offtake agreement with H2 Mobility Deutschland, Europe's largest operator of public hydrogen stations (see paragraph 1.3.2.1 below for more information on this contract).

Other long term contracts signed since the beginning of the year include a 3-year offtake contract with a refuelling station operator in France for more than 45 tons of green hydrogen per year, as well as a 3-year offtake contract signed in August 2024 with a large energy player in Germany for more than 40 tons of green hydrogen per year on average. All these contracts will contribute to the commercial ramp-up of our existing and coming sites in France and in Germany.

The main long term contracts signed over the last twelve months are summarised below:

1.1.2. Progress of the projects

Bouin

The Bouin production site in Vendée (France), with an installed electrolysis capacity of 0.75 MW, has continued to ramp up and is now operating at full capacity. Since the start of 2024, the Group has made 290 deliveries to date in France and Germany, with a 100% service rate. This performance is in line with the expansion of the Group's customer portfolio in France and Germany. The first deliveries of green hydrogen in Germany took place in the second half of 2023.

To meet growing demand from customers in the region, the Group aims to increase the site's current production capacity to 2.5 MW (i.e. a maximum of 1 ton of green hydrogen per day) in the coming months. On-site storage authorisation increased from 1 ton to 5 tons.

Buléon and Bessières

The Buléon and Bessières sites, each with an electrolysis capacity of 5 MW - seven times greater than the historic Bouin site - have now been installed. These two new sites in Brittany and Occitanie represent the two largest bulk green and renewable hydrogen production sites in France. The two production units have adopted a new 'containerised' format, which has the dual advantage of reducing the footprint of the sites and making them more scalable to support the development of uses in the regions.

The first deliveries to customers will take place by the end of the year.

Buléon site, Morbihan, France

Le Cheylas

In Le Cheylas, between Grenoble and Chambéry, Lhyfe has taken FID for a green hydrogen production plant and civil works have just started in the second half of 2024.

From 2025, and for a period of 10 years, Lhyfe will supply anchor client HYmpulsion with up to 1.6 ton of green hydrogen per day to meet the needs of 7 hydrogen stations in the Alps. Lhyfe will also supply regional manufacturers looking to replace grey hydrogen or natural gas by green hydrogen. To meet the growing customer demand in the region, the initial production capacity of 2 tons of green hydrogen per day has been increased to 4 tons (representing an installed electrolysis capacity of 10 MW).

For this project Lhyfe received a grant of €5.5m in the first half of 2024.

Croixrault

In Croixrault, in the Hauts-de-France region, Lhyfe launched civil works in the first half of 2024 after obtaining all the permits and authorisations needed to launch construction of a production unit designed to produce up to 2 tons of green hydrogen per day (representing an installed electrolysis capacity of 5 MW), and after taking FID.

The production unit, located on the Mine d'Or industrial park alongside the A29 motorway, is intended to supply local uses in mobility and industry.

Schwäbisch Gmünd

In Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, construction of the production site (up to 4 tons of green hydrogen per day, representing an installed electrolysis capacity of 10 MW) continued in the first half of 2024. Most of the equipment has been delivered and installed on site. Electrical and piping installation is in progress.

Schwäbisch Gmünd site, Bade-Wurtemberg, Germany

Tübingen (Deutsche Bahn)

Lhyfe has built and will operate a green hydrogen production plant for Deutsche Bahn in Tübingen, Germany. It is the first site installed and operated by Lhyfe in Germany. The electrolysis plant in the innovation hub of DB Energie, a Deutsche Bahn subsidiary, has an annual production capacity of up to 30 tons (representing an installed electrolysis capacity of 1 MW), with energy supplied from Deutsche Bahn's green electricity portfolio. At the Tübingen innovation hub, DB Energie is indeed testing new technologies for sustainable rail energy supply, including in the "H2goesRail" project. Using the green hydrogen produced, a climate-neutral hydrogen train will be put into operation this year on a test route in Baden-Württemberg, between Tübingen, Horb and Pforzheim.

Tübingen site, Bade-Wurtemberg, Germany

Commissioning of a complex system, with many different dynamics, from hydrogen production to compression, storage and refuelling, is the challenge that Lhyfe has taken up in order to provide Deutsche Bahn and its partners with a fully operational hydrogen production facility, which also enables the testing of the integration of green hydrogen production within onsite facilities and at the heart of customers' processes.

1.1.3. New projects and developments in the first half of 2024

1.1.3.1. Confirmation from the French government of a financial support to the Green Horizon project through a grant of up to €149m

Lhyfe has received in March 2024 confirmation from the French government of a financial support in the form of a grant of up to €149m for the Green Horizon project, which provides for the construction of a green hydrogen production plant with an installed electrolysis capacity of 100 MW near Le Havre. This project, led by Lhyfe for over two years, has been approved by the European Commission as part of the third wave of IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) on hydrogen.

With this project, Lhyfe intends to produce up to 34 tons of green hydrogen per day near the Grand Canal du Havre, one of Europe's largest industrial port areas.

The Lhyfe production site, which would be built on a 2.8–hectare plot of land in Gonfreville-l'Orcher, would be located close to the Yara plant in Le Havre, whose decarbonisation roadmap includes the use of green hydrogen. Yara is interested in and supports Lhyfe's project, and will explore with Lhyfe all possible collaborations to decarbonise its industrial process.

1.1.3.2. Launch of a first project in the UK with plans for 20MW green hydrogen plant

Lhyfe has unveiled in February 2024 plans for its first UK plant to support the country's net zero ambitions.

This project is receiving support from Shepherd Offshore, a leading maritime and energy service provider, following the signing of a land deal for the plant, which aims to supply a range of organisations seeking to decarbonise their manufacturing and transport operations.

If plans are approved, Lhyfe's facility on the brownfield site of the historic Neptune Bank Power Station in Wallsend (North Tyneside), would have an initial capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), capable of producing up to 8 tons of green hydrogen per day.

The site will use green electricity from the grid, complying with the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard. Lhyfe is also exploring options to source power from local renewable assets, such as solar and wind.

1.1.3.3. Granting of a grant of c. €11m in Sweden

Lhyfe has obtained in July 2024 a grant of c. €11m from Klimatklivet, an investment programme supported by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, to build a local renewable hydrogen production system in Trelleborg, in the south of Sweden.

As part of this project, Lhyfe will be able to produce up to 4 tons of green hydrogen per day (based on a 10 MW installed electrolysis capacity) to serve the needs of transport and logistics companies which are looking to replace their fleet with less polluting vehicles like hydrogen-powered electric vehicles1 and thus contribute to efforts to reach zero carbon emissions. The grant, which will fund the development and design phases, the supply of equipment and the construction work, represents about 40% of the total estimated investment in the project.

1.1.4. Contracts and partnerships

1.1.4.1. Conclusion of a long-term contract for the supply of renewable electricity in Germany with EDP Renewables

In January 2024, Lhyfe has concluded with EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the development of renewable energy, a 15-year renewable electricity supply contract (Corporate Power Purchase Agreement or CPPA).

This CPPA is the first materialization of the industrial agreement signed in 2022 between the two companies.

Under this CPPA, Lhyfe will buy renewable energy generated by a 39 MWac (55 MWp) solar project in Germany developed by EDPR, through Kronos Solar EDPR, that is expected to be connected to the grid during 2025.

For Lhyfe, this CPPA is its largest to date and secures the renewable power supply for its future green hydrogen production sites in Germany, thus consolidating its sustained growth.

1.1.4.2. Conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with SAF+

Lhyfe has signed in early 2024 with SAF+ International Group (SAF+), a world leader in the production and marketing of e-SAF (electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel), a memorandum of understanding to assess the potential for developing e-SAF production in the Le Havre area and to sign a co-development agreement.

The partners are aiming for a facility in the port region of Le Havre, where Lhyfe would build a green hydrogen production site with a capacity of more than 100 tons per day (300 MW of installed electrolysis capacity) to supply an e-SAF production site that SAF+ is planning to build. This industrial complex would be connected to the hydrocarbon transport network in order to transport the e-SAF obtained from Le Havre to airports in the Paris region, as well as in northern and eastern France via the existing infrastructure.

1.1.4.3. Conclusion of a partnership with Source Galileo

Lhyfe and European renewable energy developer Source Galileo announced their joint agreement to develop commercial-scale green and renewable hydrogen production units in the UK and Ireland, for a variety of customers across industry and transport, helping them decarbonise their operations.

The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding with the goal of deploying production facilities powered by renewable energy, providing a boost to the Net Zero goals of both countries. The UK Government has doubled its lowcarbon hydrogen production target from 5GW to 10GW by 2030, with at least half of this coming from green hydrogen. Ireland, for its part, published its National Hydrogen Strategy in July 2023, outlining plans to develop 2GW of hydrogen production from offshore wind farms in the country by 2030.

Under the agreement, Lhyfe and Source Galileo will combine their expertise to generate and supply the environmentallyfriendly gas.

1.1.4.4. Conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with Swiss Steel Group subsidiary Ugitech

In April 2024, Lhyfe has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Ugitech, a subsidiary of Swiss Steel Group, the world leader in long stainless steel products. This agreement aims at creating a green hydrogen production unit at Ugitech's Ugine site in Savoie, France, with a capacity up to 12 tons per day (representing a maximum electrolysis capacity of 30 MW).

The green hydrogen thus produced would be used mainly at the Ugitech plant, supplied via a pipeline, to decarbonise part of the steelmaker's industrial operations.

Lhyfe would also supply hydrogen to local mobility and industry players, to help develop the local hydrogen ecosystem, particularly in the run-up to the 2030 Winter Olympics.

This is the first agreement in Europe aiming at replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen in the stainless steel sector. The two partners are now entering the feasibility study phase of the project.

1 In 2030, 6% of all new trucks > 16t sold worldwide are expected to be hydrogen trucks (source: Roland Berger views on H2 market development, Dec. 2023)

1.1.5. Stable workforce in France and Europe

The Group's headcount as at 30 June 2024 was 200 employees, against 192 as at 30 June 2023 and 195 as at 31 December 2023, as the Group is structuring an optimized organisation.

For 2024 headcount is expected to stabilise near current level, with additions to reflect mainly operation and maintenance at new sites following installation and commercial start-up.

1.1.6. Pipeline

As of 30 June 2024, the allocation of Lhyfe's pipeline between the different project stages1 was as follows:

Projects at an advanced stage of development2 , corresponding to the most mature project stage of the pipeline, now represent an installed capacity of over 598 MW (against 559 MW at the end of 2023), due to the conversion within the period of news projects in Tender Ready stage (545 MW vs 495 MW in December 2023).

Among these projects, projects in Construction stage now represent an installed capacity of 43 MW, versus 39 MW as at the end of 2023 period.

Lhyfe's total projects pipeline represents, as of 30 June 2024, an installed capacity of 9.5 GW (versus 9.9 GW at the end of 2023). Lhyfe benefits from a market environment supported by the European energy independence plan RepowerEU and by major national plans to support the deployment of the green hydrogen sector.

The breakdown of pipeline projects by geographical area and project type is as follows (vs. data at of 31 December 2023):

As regards backbone projects, the Group plans to install certain units in locations selected for their proximity to the future European hydrogen backbone or a secondary network, enabling a wide range of customers to be supplied via these infrastructures once they have been deployed.

1.1.7. Secured subsidies

As of the date of this report, secured grants3 , intended to finance the Group's research activities, as well as production sites currently being deployed, represents more than €243m.

This amount includes notably the three following subsidies, obtained or confirmed during the first half of 2024:

  • a €5.5m grant from the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region for the construction of a production unit at Le Cheylas, in France;
  • a subsidy of c. €11m obtained in June 2024 from Klimatklivet, an investment programme supported by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, to build a local renewable hydrogen production system in Trelleborg, Sweden, which will be able to produce up to 4 tons of green hydrogen per day (based on a 10 MW installed electrolysis capacity);
  • a subsidy up to €149m, confirmed by the French government during the first half of 2024, for the construction of a green hydrogen production plant with an installed electrolysis capacity of 100 MW near Le Havre.

1 The differents stages of a project are described in paragraph 1.8.1 of the 2023 Universal registration document approved by the AMF on 25 April 2024 and available on the Lhyfe website

2 Projects in Tender Ready, Awarded and Construction stages. See paragraph 1.8.1 of the 2023 Universal registration document approved by the AMF on 25 April 2024 and available on the Lhyfe website for definitions of these terms

3 Including signed grants and awarded grants currently under contractualisation process

1.1.8. Confirmation of guidance

Building on its strong commercial portfolio, and on the basis of the hypothesis detailed in paragraph 1.8.3 of the 2023 Universal registration document approved by the AMF on 25 April 2024 and available on its website, Lhyfe aims at becoming one of the leaders in the production of green hydrogen in Europe, by rapidly deploying green hydrogen sites developed on the basis of a modular industrial design aimed at derisking the industry and boosting efficiency.

By 2025, Lhyfe aims to be a major player for mobility use (bulk), in France and Germany, where national ambitions for the deployment of infrastructures and uses are becoming clearer and accelerate.

The Group has decided at the beginning of 2024 to adapt its strategy to complement its historical business model of developing, building and operating its own projects with a model based on co-developing projects with investors.

This new strategic development plan is set out in Section 1.3 of the 2023 Universal registration document.

On the basis of this strategy, the Company has set itself a new trajectory reflecting (i) the adaptation of its business model, geared towards accelerating its profitability, and (ii) the Group's agility in allocating its resources, based on the following objectives:

  • for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024, to quadruple its revenue compared with the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023, with a revenue target of c. €5m. The Company also estimates that at this date, the Group will have a total installed capacity of around 20 MW;
  • for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2026, Group adjusted EBITDA margin1 of 10% on consolidated revenue of around €100m;
  • by 2030, to have a total installed capacity of 3 GW of assets under management2 and a Group adjusted EBITDA margin in excess of 30%. As an indication, at this date, the net share of assets held by Lhyfe3 should be around 20%.

1.1.9. Governance

On 28 May 2024, the Company announced the resignation of Valérie Bouillon-Delporte, independent director, with effect from 31 May 2024, this resignation entailing the cessation of her duties as member and Chairman of the Appointment and Remuneration Committee and as member of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee.

On 17 June 2024, as a consequence of this resignation, the Board of Directors has decided to modify the composition of the Board Committees.

As of the date of this report, the composition of the Board Committees is as follows:

  • Audit Committee: Bruno Le Jossec (Chair of the Committee), Alena Fargere and Amaury Bierent;
  • Appointment and Remuneration Committee: Bruno Le Jossec (Chair of the Committee), Alena Fargere and Christopher Sorensen;
  • Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee: Alena Fargere (Chair of the Committee) and Maria Pardo Saleme.

1.1.10. Amendment of the BSPCE Premium (options) rules dated 2021

At its meeting of 23 September 2024, the Board of Directors decided to adjust the performance condition set out in the BSPCE Premium (options) rules granted in 2021, prior to the Company's IPO, and benefiting at the time to employees and Matthieu Guesné, now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, consisting in an installed production capacity target on 31 December 2024, based on (i) the cumulative capacity, in MW, of installed sites and (ii) the number of installed sites. Given that the average size of sites has risen sharply since 2021 (from around 1 MW in 2021 to around 5 MW today), the Board of Directors has decided to withdraw the criteria relating to the number of installed sites. The criteria relating to the cumulative capacity in MW remains unchanged.

1 "Group adjusted EBITDA margin" is defined in the Glossary at the end of the Half-Year Financial Report

2 "Assets under management" is defined in the Glossary at the end of the Half-Year Financial Report 3 "Net share of assets held by Lhyfe" is defined in the Glossary at the end of the Half-Year Financial Report

1.2. Review of the financial statements

Readers are invited to read the following information on the Group's financial position and results in conjunction with the Half-Year Financial Report as a whole, and in particular the IFRS Financial Statements, as set out in Section 2 of the Half-Year Financial Report.

These IFRS financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financing Reporting Standards

1.2.1. Turnover

In the first half of 2024, Group revenues rose by €1,285k compared with the same period in 2023, from €387k to €1,672k. This fourfold increase in revenues is the result of the expansion of the Group's customer portfolio in France over the past year and during the period. This sharp rise in revenues (IFRS), as adopted by the European Union as at 30 June 2024. They were approved by the Company's Board of Directors on 23 September 2024 and were the subject of a limited review report by the Statutory Auditors presented in Section 3 of the Half-Year Financial Report.

The comments on the financial statements below are based solely on these consolidated financial statements.

reflects the ramp-up of the Bouin production site. At the same time, the Group expanded its business in Germany. For the record, the first deliveries of green hydrogen to Germany took place in the second half of 2023.

1.2.2. Adjusted EBITDA

Since the financial year ended 31 December 2023, the Group has changed the definition of EBITDA, by restating expenses relating to share-based payments. In the first half of 2024, as a result of the first-time recognition of the impacts of derivative financial instruments, the Group also decided to restate these impacts from Adjusted EBITDA, as they do not reflect its operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is now as follows:

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Revenue 1 672 387
Purchase consumed -233 -60
External expenses -5 949 -5 839
Personnel expenses excluding share-based payments -9 275 -9 090
Taxes, duties and similar payments -153 -77
Other current operating income and expenses 666 367
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 192 -
Adjusted EBITDA -13 080 -14 312

Adjusted EBITDA came to €13,080k for the first half of 2024, compared with €14,312k for the first half of 2023. This improvement in EBITDA is attributable to a number of factors, the main ones being the increase in sales, which generated an additional margin, and the Group's efforts to contain its costs.

The four-fold increase in sales has enabled the Group to generate an additional gross margin of €1.1m, after deducting purchases consumed, which mainly comprise electricity costs.

At the same time, external expenses are almost stable at €5.9m for the first half of 2024, compared with €5.8m for the same period in 2023. The main components of this item have changed as a result of the increase in hydrogen sales, with transport costs linked to the transportation of hydrogen impacting this item by €0.6m and maintenance costs for hydrogen production sites by €0.4m. However, these cost increases have been offset by a rationalisation of expenditure, in particular a more limited use of external service providers, consultants or advisers (- €1m).

Personnel costs adjusted for share-based payments rose by a limited €0.2m, or 2%. While the average number of employees rose by 10% over the period, most of the additional staff contributed to the progress of projects that have passed the Tender Ready stage, which are capitalised in the balance sheet and therefore have no impact on first-half expenses. As at 30 June 2024, the closing headcount was 200, compared with 192 as at 30 June 2023, reflecting a slowdown in recruitment. For 2024, headcount is expected to remain stable, although some new recruits will be needed mainly to operate and maintain the new sites, following their installation and commercial launch.

Other current operating income and expenses rose by €0.3m, reflecting the increase in operating subsidies recognised over the period.

1.2.3. Operating result

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Adjusted EBITDA -13 080 -14 312
Depreciation and amortisation of fixed assets -1 578 -888
Provisions for liabilities and charges -31 -38
Expenses calculated related to share-based payments 1 866 -1 005
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments -192 -
Current operating result -13 015 -16 243
Other non-current operating revenues and charges -246 1
Non-current operating result -246 1
Operating result -13 261 -16 242

Group operating result came to €(13,261)k compared with €(16,242)k for the first half of 2023. It was strongly impacted by the recognition of income relating to share-based payments, generating income of €1.9m, compared with an expense of €1m in the first half of 2023. Indeed, due to adaptation of the strategy decided by the Board of Directors on 27 March 2024, the performance conditions of one of these share-based compensation plans would not be met. At the same time, depreciation and amortisation charges, before taking into account the share of subsidies transferred to profit and loss (€0.2m), increased by €0.9m following the commissioning of research and development projects in late 2023 and early 2024 (+€0.6m). The refinancing of hydrogen transport assets and the conclusion of new leases for future production sites generated an additional charge for rights of use (+€0.4m). Other non-current operating expenses in the first half of 2024 reflect the Group's decision to write down the fixed assets relating to the GreenHyScale project.

1.2.4. Net result

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Operating result -13 261 -16 242
Cost of financial debt -958 -162
Other financial revenue and expenses 1 618 802
Financial result 660 640
Income before tax -12 601 -15 601
Income taxes - -
Share of income of companies accounted for under the equity method -1 385 -344
Consolidated net result -13 986 -15 945

The cost of financial debt increased by €0.8m following the syndicated green loan of €22.2m taken out by the Group at the end of 2023 and the refinancing of hydrogen transport assets. At the same time, cash investments generated additional income of €0.8m.

1.2.5. Assets

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Intangible assets 14 540 11 004
Property, plant and equipment 62 559 50 306
Right-of-use assets 15 980 7 761
Investments in companies accounted for under the equity method 978 2 387
Non-current derivative instruments 17 -
Other non-current assets 2 641 3 249
Non-current assets 96 715 74 707
Inventory 205 176
Trade receivables 827 604
Current derivative instruments 1 080 -
Other current assets 13 292 10 743
Cash and cash equivalents 92 811 114 252
Current assets 108 215 125 775
Assets 204 930 200 482

1.2.5.1. Non-current assets

Intangible assets

The €3.5m increase of intangible assets is mainly attributable to the Group's investments in projects that have passed the Tender Ready stage (+€4m), with the biggest contributors being projects in the Construction stage This item was also impacted downwards by the depreciation of R&D projects, following their commissioning at the end of 2023 and beginning of 2024.

Property, plant, equipment and right-of-use assets

The strong increase of €12.3m in property, plant and equipment reflects the Group's significant investment of €16.5m in equipment for future hydrogen production sites. This item was also impacted downwards by the sale and leaseback refinancing of hydrogen transport assets (-€7.3m). Rights of use, on the other hand, rose sharply by €8.2m, largely as a result of this refinancing operation and the signing of long-term leases as part of the construction and development of future hydrogen production sites.

Investments in companies accounted for under the equity method

The decrease in investments in companies accounted for under the equity method is explained by the results for the period of the companies concerned.

Other non-current assets

This item fell by €0.6m, reflecting subsidies receivables, some of which are now classified as current assets because they are expected to be received within the next 12 months.

1.2.6. Liabilities

1.2.5.2. Current assets

Current derivative financial instruments

The Group recognised the change in fair value of its derivative financial instruments linked to the resale of part of the secured electricity capacity. The impact is €1.1m over a one-year period.

Other current assets

The €2.5m increase in other current assets was mainly due to a significant rise in government grants receivable in less than one year (up €2.6m), particularly in respect of Deeptech development subsidy.

Cash and cash equivalents

The cash outflow of €21.4m over the period was due to operating cash flow of €14.4m, plus major investments of €16.5m in the construction of future hydrogen production sites. At the same time, the Group refinanced a large part of its hydrogen transport assets to the tune of €7.2m, and obtained additional financing of €3m as part of the syndicated green loan contracted at the end of 2023. It also received €2.2m in subsidies. This resulted in a cash flow from financing of €9.8m, after taking into account interest paid and repayments of bank and leasing debt.

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Equity 86 458 102 418
Non-current provisions 3 198 3 167
Non-current borrowings and financial liabilities 34 482 49 314
Non-current derivative instruments 428 -
Other non-current liabilities 16 166 16 273
Non-current liabilities 54 274 68 754
Current provisions 44 44
Current borrowings and financial liabilities 30 550 4 353
Current derivative instruments 861 -
Trade payables 18 973 15 225
Other current liabilities 13 769 9 688
Current liabilities 64 197 29 310
Liabilites 204 930 200 482

1.2.6.1. Equity

The Group's shareholders' equity fell by €16m as a result of the loss for the period and share-based payment expenses.

1.2.6.2. Non-current liabilities

Non-current provisions

Non-current provisions mainly comprise provisions for costs relating to the dismantling and deconstruction of sites acquired by the Group.

Non-current borrowings

The €15m reduction in non-current borrowings is mainly due to the reclassification as current debt of €25m owed under the syndicated green loan. As at 30 June 2024, the Group was in breach of the installed capacity covenant, with installed capacity of 12 MW compared with the contractually agreed installed capacity of 13 MW. Following a waiver obtained from the banking syndicate in respect of this covenant on 13/09/ 2024, the debt is no longer due in the short-term. Non-current debt was also increased by the refinancing of hydrogen transport assets (+€7.3m) and new leases signed for the needs of future hydrogen production sites (€1.6m).

Non-current derivative instruments

This item includes the non-current portion of the change in fair value of derivative financial instruments relating to the purchase of electricity capacity for the Group's production needs.

Other non-current liabilities

Other non-current liabilities are stable and mainly relate to government subsidies received in advance when contracts are signed.

1.2.6.3. Current liabilities

Current borrowings and financial liabilities

Current borrowings increased by €26.2m due to the reclassification as current borrowings of the syndicated green loan of €22m explained in Note 3.8.2 to the interim financial statements and the additional drawdown of €3m during the first half, which was classified in the same way. This aggregate was also impacted by the increase in accrued interest on the green loan taken out at the end of 2023 and new rental debt during the period.

Trade payables

The €3.7m increase in trade payables is linked to investments made by the Group as part of the construction of future hydrogen production sites.

Current derivative instruments

These financial assets correspond to the first-time recognition of changes in the fair value of the current portion of secured electricity derivatives.

1.3. Events after the end of the interim period

1.3.1. New partnerships

1.3.1.1. Conclusion of a partnership with Elyse Energy

Lhyfe has signed in July 2024 an exclusive partnership with Elyse Energy, a pioneer in the production of low-carbon molecules, in order to develop the production of e-methanol from green hydrogen, at the heart of the Loire Estuary's industrial and logistics port ecosystem.

This partnership follows the selection of Lhyfe as the winner of a call for expression of interest (CEI) launched in late 2022 by the Nantes Saint-Nazaire port authority (Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint-Nazaire), to set up an industrial green hydrogen production and distribution operation (with a maximum production capacity of 85 tons per day, representing an installed electrolysis capacity of 210 MW) at the Montoirde-Bretagne site, with a view to decarbonising maritime transport.

As part of this partnership, Lhyfe and Elyse Energy will conduct a technical, economic, financial and regulatory feasibility study of a project to produce e-methanol from green hydrogen.

1.3.1.2. Conclusion of a partnership with OX2 and Velarion

Lhyfe has announced in August 2024 a partnership with OX2, one of Europe's largest onshore wind developers, and Velarion, an innovative company within green fertilizer sector, to create a hydrogen-based industrial cluster in Ånge, Sweden. This project, situated just north of Torpshammar, will combine wind power with large-scale green hydrogen production to generate carbon-negative neutral products.

OX2 is developing a wind farm in Marktjärn, Torpshammar, with a planned annual production capacity of 1.4 TWh. In the context of the project, the green electricity produced by OX2 will power the hydrogen production unit that Lhyfe plans to install in Torpshammar with a capacity of up to 100 tons of green hydrogen per day (electrolysis capacity of approximately 300 MW). The green hydrogen thus produced will be notably used by Velarion, which would build one of the world's first carbon-neutral fertilizer plants within this industrial cluster.

1.3.2. Other recent developments

1.3.2.1. Signature of an offtake agreement with H2 Mobility

Lhyfe has announced in September 2024 a five-year agreement with H2 Mobility Deutschland, Europe's largest operator of public hydrogen stations, to provide green hydrogen for some of H2 Mobility's fuel stations in Germany. This is the first long-term offtake agreement signed by Lhyfe in Germany for bulk green hydrogen. This contract follows on from the long-term contracts recently signed by Lhyfe, such as the one signed with HYmpulsion in the second half of 2023 to supply 7 of its service stations in France. Total volume will reach more than 1,200 tons over the period.

The green hydrogen will be supplied from Lhyfe's future production site in Schwäbisch Gmünd. The deliveries will be used in four fuel stations across the states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate (Mannheim, Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen et Frankenthal), developed and operated by H2 Mobility Deutschland, beginning with the sites Ludwigshafen and Frankenthal.

1.4. Information on risks and uncertainties for the next half-year

The risk factors presented in the 2023 Universal registration document published by Lhyfe and approved by the AMF on 25 April 2024 have not undergone any significant changes in nature or level.

1.5. Main related party transactions

During the interim period, there were no transactions between related parties other than those in the ordinary course of business.

2 Consolidated interim financial statements

2.1. Consolidated profit and loss 17
2.2. Consolidated statement of
comprehensive income
17
2.3. Consolidated statement of financial
position
18
2.4. Consolidated statement of changes
in equity
19
2.5. Cash flow statement 20
2.6. Notes to the consolidated interim
financial statements
21

2.1. Consolidated profit and loss

In thousands of euros Notes 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Turnover 2.1.2 1 672 387
Revenue 1 672 387
Purchases consumed 2.1.4 -233 -60
External expenses 2.1.5 -5 949 -5 839
Personnel expenses 2.1.6 -7 409 -10 095
Taxes, duties and similar payments 2.1.7 -153 -77
Other current operating income and expenses 2.1.8 666 367
Depreciation and amortisation of fixed assets 2.1.9 -1 578 -888
Provisions for liabilities and charges 2.1.9 -31 -38
Current operating result -13 015 -16 243
Other non-current operating income and expenses 2.1.10 -246 1
Non-current operating result -246 1
Operating result -13 261 -16 242
Cost of financial debt 2.2 -958 -162
Other financial revenue and expenses 2.2 1 618 802
Financial expenses 2.2 660 640
Income before tax -12 601 -15 601
Income taxes 2.3 - -
Share of income of companies accounted for under the equity
method
-1 385 -344
Consolidated net result -13 986 -15 945
Minority interests -16 -53
Net result (Group share) -13 970 -15 892
Earnings per share (in euros) 2.4 -0,29 -0,33

2.2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

In thousands euros Notes 30/06/2024 (6 months 30/06/2023 (6 months
Net result for the period -13 986 -15 945
Change in the fair value of hedging instruments - -
Currency translation adjustments -21 -5
Change in the fair value of debt securities - -
Gains and losses recognised in the equity that can be recycled to
profit or loss
-21 -5
Actuarial gains and losses on employees benefits
Tax effect
-
-
-
-
Gains and losses recognised in equity that cannot be recycled to
profit or loss
- -
Comprehensive income -14 007 -15 950

2.3. Consolidated statement of financial position

ASSETS
In thousands of euros Notes 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Intangible assets 3.1.1 14 540 11 004
Property, plant and equipment 3.1.2 62 559 50 306
Right-of-use assets 3.1.3 15 980 7 761
Investments in companies accounted for under equity method 3.2 978 2 387
Non-current derivative financial instruments 3.11 17 -
Other non-current assets 3.5 2 641 3 249
Deferred tax assets 3.14 - -
Non-current assets 96 715 74 707
Inventory 3.3 205 176
Trade receivables 3.4 827 604
Current derivative financial instruments 3.11 1 080 -
Other current assets 3.5 13 292 10 743
Cash and cash equivalents 3.6 92 811 114 252
Current assets 108 215 125 775
Assets 204 930 200 482
31/12/2023
3.7.1 479 479
3.7.1 163 839 163 824
3.7.1 -63 805 -28 328
3.7.1 -13 970 -33 488
86 543 102 487
3.7.1 -85 -69
86 458 102 418
3.12 3 198 3 167
3.8 34 482 49 314
3.11 428 -
3.13 - -
3.10 16 166 16 273
54 274 68 754
3.12 44 44
4 353
3.11 861 -
3.9 18 973 15 225
3.10 13 769 9 688
64 197 29 310
200 482
Notes
3.8
30/06/2024
30 550
204 930

(1) As at 30 June 2024, the Group was not in compliance with the covenant in the green syndicated loan agreement relating to installed capacity. As the Group obtained a waiver in respect of this covenant on 13/09/2024, this debt is not currently due in the short-term (see Note 3.8).

EQUITY
In thousands of euros
Notes Share
capital
Capital
reserves
Treasury
shares
Consoli
dated
reserves
and income
Profits and losses
recognised
directly in equity
Equity
(Group share)
Equity (Minority
interests)
Total
equity
Equity on 31 December 2022 3.7.1 479 163 821 -296 -30 420 - 133 584 - 133 584
Share capital increases - 3 - - - 3 - 3
Share-based payments - - - 2 557 - 2 557 - 2 557
Currency translation reserves - - - -56 - -56 - -56
Change in treasury shares - - -113 - - -113 - -113
Net result - - - -33 488 - -33 488 -69 -33 557
Equity on 31 December 2023 3.7.1 479 163 824 -409 -61 407 - 102 487 -69 102 418
Share capital increases - 15 - - - 15 - 15
Share-based payments - - - -1 866 - -1 866 - -1 866
Currency translation reserves - - - -21 - -21 - -21
Change in treasury shares - - -102 - - -102 - -102
Net result - - - -13 970 - -13 970 -16 -13 986
Equity on 30 June 2024 3.7.1 479 163 839 -511 -77 264 - 86 544 -85 86 458

2.4. Consolidated statement of changes in equity

2.5. Cash flow statement

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In thousands of euros Notes 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Consolidated net result -13 986 -15 945
Share of income of companies accounted for under the equity
method
1 385 344
Adjustment for:
○ Depreciation, amortisation and provisions 2.1.9 2 245 926
○ Net financial result 2.2 825 118
○ Expenses calculated related to share-based payments 2.1.6 -1 866 1 005
○ Change in fair value of financial instruments 325 43
○ Other non-cash effects 2.1.10 -391 -1
Income taxes paid - -
Net working capital:
○ Change in inventory 3.3 -29 -20
○ Change in trade receivables 3.4 -223 -44
○ Change in current non-trade receivables 3.5 -1 126 -2 719
○ Change in trade payables 3.10 -2 009 2 317
○ Change in other current liabilities 3.11 478 2 555
Net cash flows from operating activities -14 372 -11 421
Purchase of intangible assets 3.1.1 -4 529 -2 947
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 3.1.2 -12 281 -2 365
Disposals of property, plant and equipment 3.1.2 - -
Purchase of financial assets 3.5 -39 -378
Interests received 2.2 - -
Impact of changes in scope of consolidation 3.2 - -2 150
Net cash flows from investment activities -16 849 -7 839
Share capital increases, net of expenses 3.7.1 15 3
Issue of new loans, net of expenses 3.8 10 249 -
Repayable advances received 3.8 - 49
Subsidies received 3.11 2 240 3 791
Loan and current account repayments 3.8 -330 -144
Repayment of lease liabilities -803 -311
Sales / (Purchases) of treasury shares -102 -50
Interests paid 3.8 -1 490 -836
Net change in bank loans 3.8 - -
Net cash flows from financing activities 9 779 2 502
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates 1 -6
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -21 441 -16 764
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 3.6 114 252 144 492
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 92 811 127 728

2.6. Notes to the consolidated interim financial statements

Note 1 General notes 22
Note 1.1. General information 22
Note 1.2. Highlights of the financial period 22
Note 1.3. Basis for preparation of accounts 23
Note 1.4. Translation of accounts established in foreign currencies 23
Note 1.5. Scope and methods of consolidation 24
Note 1.6. Alternative performance measures 25
Note 2 Income statement 26
Note 2.1. Current operating activity items 26
Note 2.2. Financial result 29
Note 2.3. Income taxes 29
Note 2.4. Earnings per share 29
Note 3 Balance sheet 30
Note 3.1. Property, plant, equipment and intangible assets 30
Note 3.2. Investment in companies accounted for under the equity method 32
Note 3.3. Inventory 32
Note 3.4. Trade receivables and related items 32
Note 3.5. Other current and non-current assets 32
Note 3.6. Cash and cash equivalents 32
Note 3.7. Equity 33
Note 3.8. Loans and borrowings 33
Note 3.9. Trade payables and related items 35
Note 3.10. Other current and non-current liabilities 35
Note 3.11. Derivative financial instruments 35
Note 3.12. Provisions 35
Note 3.13. Deferred tax assets and liabilities 35
Note 4 Other information 36
Note 4.1. Financial risk management 36
Note 4.2. Related-party transactions 36
Note 4.3. Off-balance sheet commitments 37
Note 4.4. Post-balance sheet events 37

Note 1 General notes

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Note 1.1. General information

Lhyfe is a limited liability company incorporated in France and registered with the trade and companies registry of Nantes under number 850 415 290 (and referred to as the "Company"). Its registered office is located in France, 1 ter Mail Pablo Picasso, 44000 Nantes. Lhyfe's consolidated financial statements include the Company and its subsidiaries (referred to together as the "Group"). Lhyfe's shares are quoted on the regulated market of Euronext Paris.

These notes are an integral part of the Group's IFRS consolidated financial statements for the period ending on 30 June 2024.

All amounts are in thousands of euros, unless otherwise indicated. Numbers have been rounded for ease of presentation. The calculations, however, are based on exact figures. As a result, the sum of the numbers in a column of a table may not match the total figure displayed in the column.

The Group's consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on 23 September 2024.

Note 1.2. Highlights of the financial period

Note 1.2.1. Development of the business

In the first half of 2024, the Group quadrupled its turnover to €1.7m, compared with €0.4m over the same period in 2023. This performance reflects the ramp-up of the Bouin production unit and the expansion of the customer portfolio following the signing of new contracts for the sale of green hydrogen. During the first half of 2024, the Group also grew its business in Germany.

Note 1.2.2. Financing

During the period, the Group continued to secure its cash position and the financing of its projects through various sources of finance.

Finance lease

In 2024, the Group obtained new finance leases for its hydrogen transport and storage assets. This financing amounts to €7.3m and has been restated in the financial statements in accordance with IFRS 16.

Grants

During the first half of 2024, the Group contracted four new grants totalling €32.6m for the construction of future hydrogen production sites, the largest of which are in Sweden (€11m), France (including Le Cheylas for €5.5m) and Spain (€14m).

Bank financing

Following on from the green syndicated bank loan of an amount contracted at the end of 2023, the Group extended this financing by €3m on 27 June 2024, bringing it to €25.2m. This debt has a maturity of 5 years and is repayable at maturity.

Note 1.2.3. Deployment of renewable hydrogen production units

During the period, the Group continued to invest heavily in the construction and development of its future onshore hydrogen production sites. This strong investment resulted in the acquisition of €12m of property, plant and equipment, mainly dedicated to the purchase of production equipment. The Group also devoted €4.5m of its internal and external resources to developing its sites.

Note 1.2.4. Creation of companies

The Company is continuing to develop its activities in Europe, with the creation of four entities in 2024:

  • Lhyfe Wallsend and Lhyfe Kemsley, created in January 2024 and intended to support future projects in the United Kingdom;
  • Lhyfe Oostende, created in January 2024 and registered in Belgium, whose purpose is to support the Hope project;
  • Lhyfe Green Power Traceability France, created on 15 February 2024, intended to support the Group's renewable electricity supply management activities.

Note 1.2.5. Impact of the crisis in Ukraine

As regards the current situation linked to the war between Russia and Ukraine, apart from the macroeconomic consequences, theCompany believes that it is not currently suffering any impact insofar as it does not achieve any sales or obtain supplies in either ofthese countries, or in areas directly affected by the war, and none of its assets are established there.

Note 1.3. Basis for preparation of accounts

The accounting principles used as of 30 June 2024 are consistent with those used for theconsolidated financial statements at 31 December 2023, except for the standards and/oramendments adopted by the European Union for which application is mandatory from 1January 2024.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending 30 June2024 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim financial reporting".

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all theinformation required for a full set of financial statements prepared according to the IFRSand should be read in conjunction with the Group's most recent annual consolidatedfinancial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023 prepared on the basis of theIFRS.

The purpose of the explanatory notes included in these interim condensed consolidatedfinancial statements is to explain the significant events and operations and thus provide anunderstanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since themost recent annual financial statements.

Amendments to IFRS standards that have come into force since 1 January 2024:

  • Amendments to IAS 1 Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current;
  • Amendments to IFRS 16 Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback;
  • ○ Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 – Suppliers Finance Arrangements.

These amendments had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In addition, the Group has not chosen to apply in advance the standards, amendments andinterpretations for which application will be mandatory from 1 January 2025 or later. TheGroup is currently assessing the potential impacts of their implementation.

At 30 June 2024, the Group recognised for the first time the changes in fair value of forward contracts relating to the supply of electricity contracted for its production needs, and meeting the qualification criteria of IFRS 9 "Financial instruments". The change in fair value results in the recognition of a derivative financial instrument as an asset when the change in fair value is positive, or as a liability when the change in fair value is negative (see Note 3.11.). The offsetting entry is recorded in the income statement for the period under Other current operating income and expenses (see Note 2.1.8.)

A valuation method specific to the interim condensed consolidated accounts has been usedto calculate the income tax: as part of the half-yearly reporting, in accordance with IAS 34,the Group's tax expense has been determined on the basis of an average tax rate estimatedfor the 2024 financial year. This estimated average rate is obtained from the tax rates thatwill apply and the forecasts of the pre-tax profit or loss of the Group's tax entities.

Note 1.4. Translation of accounts established in foreign currencies

The exchange rates used in the 1st half of 2024 are as follows:

30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Code Currency Average rate Closing rate Average rate Closing rate
DKK Danish krone 0,1341 0,1341 0,1343 0,1343
SEK Swedish krona 0,0878 0,0880 0,0882 0,0847
GBP Pound sterling 1,1701 1,1815 1,1411 1,1651
CAD Canadian dollar 0,6810 0,6817 0,6866 0,6937

Note 1.5. Scope and methods of consolidation

During 2024, the Group continued to expand by creating four subsidiaries, including two in the United Kingdom dedicated to hydrogen production. These subsidiaries are fully consolidated.

The Group comprised 43 companies at 30 June 2024.

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Company Location % control % interest Consolidation
method
% control % interest Consolidation
method
Lhyfe SA France Parent Parent Full consolidation Parent Parent Full consolidation
Lhyfe Bouin SAS France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Sombrero SAS France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Territoires x Lhyfe SAS France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Buléon SAS France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Bessières SAS France 80% 80% Full consolidation 80% 80% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Sorigny France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 2 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 3 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Bussy-Saint-Georges France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 5 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 6 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 7 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 8 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 9 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Production 10 France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Croixrault France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Ingrandes SAS France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Ingrandes PS SAS France 50% 50% Equity method 50% 50% Equity method
Lhyfe Gonfreville-l'Orcher France 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Green Power Traceability France France 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Germany GmbH Germany 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Schwäbisch Gmünd GmbH Germany 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Niedersachsen GmbH Germany 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Wasserstoff GmbH Germany 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Hydrogen Bay GmbH Germany 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Duisburg Hydrogen GmbH Germany 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Oostende BV Belgium 100% 100% Full consolidation
Hydrogène Lhyfe Canada Canada 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Denmark ApS Denmark 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Lakrids ApS Denmark 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Skive ApS Denmark 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Hidrogeno SL Spain 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Finland Finland 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Flexens Finland 49% 49% Equity method 49% 49% Equity method
Lhyfe Netherlands BV Netherlands 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Delfzijl BV Netherlands 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe UK Ltd United Kingdom 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Wallsend United Kingdom 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Kemsley United Kingdom 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Sweden AB Sweden 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Lhyfe Trelleborg AB Sweden 100% 100% Full consolidation 100% 100% Full consolidation
Botnia Hydrogen Sweden 32,50% 39,20% Equity method 32,50% 39,20% Equity method

Note 1.6. Alternative performance measures

In addition to turnover, the two financial performance indicators defined by the Group are:

  • Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciationand amortisation) since the financial year2023. The Group has changed the definition of the EBITDA,by also restating the expenses linked to equity-basedcompensation.In the first half of 2024, the Group recognised the impact of the fair value of derivative financial instruments for the first time but it considers that these expenses donot reflect its current operating performance and have nodirect impact on the cash flow (see Note 2.1.3). These two items are therefore restated to calculate adjusted EBITDA;
  • Net financial debt, which corresponds to the loans andborrowings less cash and cash equivalents (see Note 3.6).

These performance indicators do not replace the IFRSindicators and should not be seen as such. They are used inaddition to the IFRS indicators. Although they are used by theBoard of Directors as an important factor for setting thetargets and measuring the performance of the Group, theseindicators are neither required nor defined by IFRS.

As an internal measure of the Group's performance, theseoperational indicators have their limits and the management ofthe Group's performance is not restricted to these indicatorsalone.

Note 2 Income statement

Note 2.1. Current operating activity items

Note 2.1.1. Segment reporting

The Group only reports on one operating segment on the basisof the reports that it examines regularly in order to makedecisions about allocating resources to the segment andassessing its performance.

Note 2.1.2. Turnover

The Group's consolidated turnover amounted €1,672k for the period, compared with €387k in the first half of 2023. This increase is attributable to the ramp-up of the Bouin site, the expansion of the customer portfolio following the signing of new contracts for the sale of green hydrogen, and the acceleration of deliveries in Germany.

Note 2.1.3. Adjusted EBITDA

The main financial performance indicator monitored by the Group is adjusted EBITDA. As the Group has identified only one operating segment for the two periods presented, this indicator is monitored as a whole. Since the year ended 31 December 2023, share-based compensation expenses have been restated from this indicator, whereas they were included in the EBITDA published in the 2023 half-year financial report. At 30 June 2024, the change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is recognised for the first time in other current operating income and expenses. This change is excluded from adjusted EBITDA as the Group considers that it does not reflect its operating performance.

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months 30/06/2023 (6 months
Revenue 1 672 387
Purchase consumed -233 -60
External expenses -5 949 -5 839
Personnel expenses excluding share-based payments -9 275 -9 090
Taxes, duties and similar payments -153 -77
Other current operating income and expenses 666 367
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 192 -
Adjusted EBITDA -13 080 -14 312

Note 2.1.4. Purchases consumed

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Purchases of non-inventory materials and supplies -262 -80
Change in inventory 29 20
Purchases consumed -233 -60

Purchases consumed include in particular the cost of purchasing the electricity and water to produce hydrogen, their increase being linked to the growth in the Group's activity.

Note 2.1.5. External expenses

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Leases and lease expenses 769 719
Maintenance and repairs 431 68
Insurance premiums 89 52
Other external services 113 359
Seconded staff 776 748
Fees 1 467 2125
Advertising, publications, public relations 288 437
Transport 690 98
Travel and reception expenses 1 036 912
Postal and telecommunications costs 86 47
Bank fees 107 53
Other external expenses 97 221
External expenses 5 949 5 839

Generally speaking, external expenses increased, mainly as a result of the growth in the Group's business, which had an impact on transport costs (+€592k) and site maintenance costs (+€363k). At

the same time, the Group has taken steps to rationalise its external expenses, in particular by relying less on service providers, especially in the areas of legal affairs and subsidies research.

Note 2.1.6. Personnel expenses and workforce

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Wages and salaries 6 650 6 485
Social security expenses 2 625 2605
Charges linked to equity-based compensation -1 866 1 005
Personnel expenses 7 409 10 095

Personnel expenses allocated to development projects amounted to €2,436k for the period, compared with €1,450k in the first half of 2023. For more information on development costs, please refer to Note 3.1.1.

The decrease in personnel expenses is mainly due to the reversal of expenses recognised in previous years in respect of share-based compensation plans. Indeed, due to adaptation of the strategy decided by the Board of Directors on 27 March 2024, the performance conditions of one of these plans would not be met.

Workforce (Full Time Equivalent) is shown below:

Workforce 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Engineering and R&D 74 67
Business development 50 54
Operations and maintenance 27 20
Central functions 48 39
Workforce - Full-time equivalents (FTE) 198 180
30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Workforce - FTE 198 180
Workforce at year-end 200 192

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Note 2.1.7. Tax and duties

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Taxes on wages and salaries 109 77
Other taxes and duties 44 0
Taxes, duties and similar payments 153 77

Note 2.1.8. Other current operating income and expenses

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Income from subsidies 1053 678
Other expenses -369 -316
Other income 174 5
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments -192 0
Other current operating income and expenses 666 367

Other current operating income and expenses totalled €666k for the period, compared with €367k in the first half of 2023. This item mainly comprises income from subsidies, most of which relates to:

○ R&D tax credit (CIR) income for the period of €177k. It should be noted that an amount of €122k corresponds to the portion of the CIR relating to activated development costs recognised under « Other non-current liabilities »;

○ the ARENH mechanism for €606k;

○ €194k to the carbon compensation mechanism.

For more information on liabilities linked to subsidies, see Note3.10.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments during the period are explained by the recognition of derivative financial instruments as assets and liabilities in the balance sheet during the half-year presented in Note 3.11. Changes in the fair value of these contracts are recognised in current operating result in the Group's financial statements.

Note 2.1.9. Current operating depreciation, amortisation and provisions

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 379 494
Amortisation of intangible assets 703 122
Depreciation of right of use assets 669 272
Provisions for liabilities and charges 31 38
Operating subsidies -173 -
Current operating depreciation, amortisation and provisions 1 609 926
  • Depreciation of tangible assets: depreciation of property, plant and equipment fell slightly, reflecting the impact of the depreciation of assets relating to the SEM REV project in the first half of 2023, which was non-recurring over the period.
  • Amortisation of intangible assets: amortisation of intangible assets relates to software and research and development

costs capitalised in the second half of 2023 and early 2024 (see Note 3.1.1).

Amortisation of rights of use: amortisation of rights of use has risen sharply as a result of the refinancing operations carried out in 2023, which will have an impact on the first half of 2024, and the leases entered into in connection with the construction of future hydrogen production sites.

Note 2.1.10. Other non-current operating income and expenses

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Operating subsidies - -
Capital gains on the sale of fixed assets -4 1
Other non-current operating income and expenses -242 -
Other non-current operating income and expenses -246 1

Other non-current operating income and expenses for the first half of 2024 reflect the Group's decision to write down the fixed assets relating to the GreenHyScale project.

Note 2.2. Financial result

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Interest on loans -572 -62
Interest expenses on lease liabilities -253 -57
Change in fair value of derivatives -133 -43
Cost of financial debt -958 -162
Interest income 1 628 864
Foreign exchange gains and losses on financial statements -10 -62
Other financial revenue and expenses 1 618 802
Financial result 660 640

Financial result mainly comprises the cost of financial debt: interest paid, accrued interest, interest expenses on lease liabilities, changes in the fair value of convertible bond derivatives and the decapitalisation impact on repayable advances. Other financial revenue and expenses comprise interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses on financial transactions. As a reminder, investment income was presented as a deduction from the cost of debt in the 2023 interim financial report.

The significant increase in interest expense over the period is mainly due to the new bank loans taken out at the end of 2023.

The significant increase in interest income over 2024 is mainly due to the volume effect of cash investments over the entire half-year.

In accordance with IAS 23, borrowing costs relating to fixed assets whose production is spread over a long period are capitalised. They amounted to €1,183k in the first half of 2024, compared with €514k in the first half of 2023.

Note 2.3. Income taxes

The Group capitalised deferred tax assets on tax loss carry-forwards for the amount of the net deferred tax liabilities calculated on temporary differences, so that they offset each other (see Note 3.13).

Note 2.4. Earnings per share

30/06/2024 (6 months) 30/06/2023 (6 months)
Net result attributable to shareholders (in euros) -13 985 795 -15 945 450
Weighted average number of outstanding shares 47 859 157 47 863 335
Basic earnings per share (en euro) -0,29 -0,33
Diluted earnings per share (en euro) -0,29 -0,33

Note 3 Balance sheet

Note 3.1. Property, plant, equipment and intangible assets

Note 3.1.1. Intangible assets

During the first half of 2024, changes in intangible assets were as follows:

Gross value Development costs in Development costs Concessions, patents Other intangible assets Total
In thousands of euros progress and licenses
Gross value on 31/12/2023 10 255 1 071 66 60 11 452
Acquisitions 4 522 - 6 - 4 528
Capitalisation of borrowing costs 191 - - - 191
Disposals - -864 - - -864
Other changes -2 246 2 214 32 - -
Gross value on 30/06/2024 12 722 2 421 104 60 15 307
Depreciation and amortisation Development costs in Concessions, patents
In thousands of euros progress Development costs and licenses Other intangible assets Total
Depreciation and amortisation 31/12/
2023
- 382 21 45 448
Depreciation - 1120 12 10 1 142
Reversals - -864 - - -864
Other charges - 41 - - 41
Depreciation and amortisation au 30/
06/2024
- 679 33 55 767
Net value
In thousands of euros
Development costs in
progress
Development costs Concessions, patents
and licenses
Other intangible assets Total
Net value on 31/12/2023 10 255 689 45 15 11 004
Acquisitions 4 522 - 6 - 4 528
Capitalisation of borrowing costs 191 - - - 191
Depreciation and amortisation - -1 121 -12 -10 -1 143
Disposals / reversals - - - - -
Other changes -2 246 2 173 32 - -41
Net value on 30/06/2024 12 722 1 741 71 5 14 539

In the first half of 2024, research and development projects carried out by the Group comprise those presented at 31 December 2023.

The development costs capitalized relate to the design of an industrial and modular solution for the production of 100% green onshore hydrogen, for which the total amount capitalized reached €471k at the end of June 2024, and to the design of proprietary software tools (€534k capitalized during the first half of 2024, bringing the total amount to €2,661k in Group assets at the end of June 2024).

The Group also capitalized €3,958k of development costs related to project company projects during the first half of 2024. €11,133k of capitalized costs at the end of the period include personnel costs, as well as studies related to the various projects that have achieved the Tender Ready stage. This item therefore covers a range of projects, with projects in the Construction stage being the biggest contributors to the increase of this aggregate.

Other movements mainly comprise borrowing costs capitalized under IAS 23.

Non-capitalized research and development costs amounted to €82k in the first half of 2024.

Impairment tests

Analyses carried out by management on capitalized projects did not lead to the recognition of any impairment loss at 30 June 2024.

Note 3.1.2. Property, plant and equipment

During the first half of 2024, changes in property, plant and equipment were as follows:

Gross value
In thousands of euros
Under
construction
Land Plant and equipment Other property, plant and
equipment
Total
Gross value on 31/12/2023 37 884 8 313 3 482 1 751 51 430
Acquisitions 17 341 423 173 50 17 987
Capitalisation of borrowing costs 993 - - - 993
Provision for restoration - - - - -
Disposals - - -8 - -8
Sale and leaseback - - -7 309 - -7 309
Other charges -7 065 - 8 032 - 967
Gross value on 30/06/2024 49 153 8 736 4 370 1 801 64 060
Depreciation and amortisation Under Land Plant and equipment Other property, plant and Total
In thousands of euros construction equipment
Depreciation and amortisation on 31/12/2023 - - 471 653 1 124
Depreciation and amortisation - - 168 235 403
Reversals - - -5 - -5
Sale and leaseback - - -21 - -21
Other charges - - - - -
Depreciation and amortisation on 30/06/2024 - - 613 888 1 501
Net value
In thousands of euros
Under
construction
Land Plant and equipment Other property, plant and
equipment
Total
Net value on 31/12/2023 37 884 8 313 3 011 1 099 50 307
Acquisitions 17 341 423 173 50 17 987
Capitalisation of borrowing costs 993 - - - 993
Provision for restoration - - - - -
Depreciation, amortisation and provisions - - -167 -236 -403
Disposals / reversals - - -4 - -4
Sale and leaseback - - -7 289 - -7 289
Other charges -7 065 - 8 033 - 968
Net value on 30/06/2024 49 153 8 736 3 757 913 62 559

Property, plant and equipment under construction mainly comprises equipment acquired as part of the construction of future hydrogen production sites.

Other property, plant and equipment includes land acquired for future projects and assets relating to the industrial site located at 2 Port du Bec in Bouin. Other movements mainly relate to the sale and leaseback of several containers at the end of June 2024.

Indication of impairment

No indication of impairment was identified for property, plant and equipment.

Note 3.1.3. Leases

During the first half of 2024, leases rights-of-use including property leases and hydrogen transport and storage assets, changed as follows:

In thousands of euros Right of use - Leasing Property Others
Net value on 31/12/2023 7 761 3 672 4 089
New leases 1 560 1 094 466
Sale and leaseback 7 289 - 7 289
Revaluations 39 39 -
Depreciation and amortisation -669 -470 -199
Net value on 30/06/2024 15 980 4 335 11 645

In the first half of 2024, the main transaction of the period concerned the sale and leaseback of hydrogen transport and storage assets for €7,289k (see Note 1.2 Highlights of the financial period).

Note 3.2. Investment in companies accounted for under the equity method

At 30 June 2024, the Group held a 39.20% stake in Botnia Hydrogen and a 49% stake in Flexens. These two entities are consolidated using the equity method.

In thousands of euros Investment in companies accounted for under the equity method
Net value on 31/12/2023 2 387
Acquisitions -
Profit and loss for the period -1 385
Currency translation adjustments -23
Net value on 30/06/2024 979

Note 3.3. Inventory

Inventory amounted to €206k at 30 June 2024 and comprised maintenance parts for the Lhyfe Bouin operating site. No impairment of inventories was recognised during the year.

Note 3.4. Trade receivables and related items

Gross trade receivables amounted to €828k at 30 June 2024 and €604k at 31 December 2023, an increase resulting from the growth in the Group's business.

No credit risk was identified. Consequently, the Group did not recognised any impairment.

Note 3.5. Other current and non-current assets

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Other financial assets 1 788 1 883
Subsidies receivable 854 1 367
Other non-current assets 2 642 3 250
Subsidies receivable 5 767 3 177
VAT receivables 4 891 5 549
Other tax and social security receivables 2 2
Advances and payment on account 840 1 117
Prepaid expenses 1 385 896
Other current assets 406 1
Other current assets 13 291 10 742
Other assets 15 933 13 992

The increase of other assets is linked to the increase of public subsidies receivable, mainly related to Deeptech project.

Note 3.6. Cash and cash equivalents

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Cash 33 191 74 238
Cash equivalents 59 620 40 014
Short-term investments - -
Cash and cash equivalents 92 811 114 252

Deposit accounts and cash surpluses are cash equivalents insofar as they are accessible at very short notice and at an immaterial cost.

Note 3.7. Equity

Changes in the Group's equity during the first semester 2024 are detailed in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

Note 3.7.1. Share capital, reserves and premiums

The table below shows the changes in the Group's capital in the financial periods presented:

In thousands of euros
Number of shares Nominal value (€) Capital Premiums Total
On 30 June 2024 47 908 148 0,01 479 163 824 164 303
Share capital increase - 7 mai 2024 35 700 0,01 - 15 15
On 30 June 2024 47 943 848 0,01 479 163 839 164 318

Following the exercise of BSPCE Salariés, a share capital increase of €357 (i.e. 35,700 shares) with a share premium of €14,937 was carried out.

Note 3.8. Loans and borrowings

The Group's net financial debt is as follows:

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Bank loans 33 411 30 570
Bond issues 11 430 11 543
Other loans 808 808
Lease liabilities 16 058 7 973
Conditional advances 2 071 2 037
Interest accrued but not due 1 254 736
Financial debt (B) 65 032 53 667
Cash and cash equivalents (A) 92 811 114 252
Net financial debt (B – A) -27 779 -60 585

The following table shows changes in non-current and current financial debts:

In thousands of euros 31/12/2023 Issues New
contracts -
Sale and
leaseback
New contracts
- Operating
leases
Repayment Reclassificatio
n
Other
changes
30/06/2024
Bank loans 29 996 2 960 - - - -24 916 86 8 126
Bond issues 9 892 - - - - - 12 9 904
Other loans 765 - - - - - - 765
Lease liabilities 6 702 - 7 288 1 561 - -1 655 38 13 934
Conditional advances 1 959 - - - - -241 35 1 753
Interest accrued but not due - - - - - - - -
Non-current financial debt 49 314 2 960 7 288 1 561 - -26 812 171 34 482
Bank loans 574 - - - -205 24 916 - 25 285
Bond issues 1 651 - - - -125 - - 1 526
Other loans 43 - - - - - - 43
Lease liabilities 1 272 - - - -804 1 655 - 2 123
Conditional advances 78 - - - - 241 - 319
Interest accrued but not due 735 2 186 - - -1 667 - - 1 254
Current financial debt 4 353 2 186 - - -2 801 26 812 - 30 550
Financial debt 53 667 5 146 7 288 1 561 -2 801 - 171 65 032
Cash 114 252 92 811
Net cash position 60 585 27 779

At 30 June 2024, the Group did not comply with the covenant relating to installed capacity in MW set out in the syndicated green loan agreement. The installed capacity at 30 June 2024 was 12 MW, compared with 13 MW provided for in the covenants. As a result, the debt linked to this bank loan was reclassified as current debt at 30 June 2024 in an amount of €25m However, on 13/09/2024, the Group obtained a waiver from the banking syndicate. As a result, this €25.2m debt is no longer due in the short term. As a reminder, following the waiver, this loan has a long maturity and will only be repaid after 5 years, without prior reimbursement.

New bank loans issues of €3m during the period correspond to an additional drawdown under the syndicated green loan contracted in December 2023.

In addition, new lease liabilities of €8.8m were recognised during the year. This includes leasing contracts for hydrogen transport and storage assets (€7.3m), operating leases for the same type of assets (€0.4m) and leases for future hydrogen production sites (€1.1m).

Other changes relate to the recognition of the effective interest rate (EIR) on bonds, bank loans and repayable advances.

Note 3.8.1. Schedule of debt

The maturity of the financial debt is summarised in the table below:

Current Non-current
In thousands of euros Less than 1 year 1-5 years More than 5 years Total
Bank loans 25 285 3 800 4 326 33 411
Bond issues 1 526 7 555 2 348 11 429
Other loans 43 170 595 808
Lease liabilities 2 123 6 271 7 664 16 058
Conditional advances 319 965 788 2 072
Interest accrued but not due 1 254 - - 1 254
Accrued interest - - - -
30 550 18 761 15 721 65 032
Financial debt on 30 June 2024 30 550 34 482

Note 3.8.2. Bank loans and other loans

Loans granted to the Group, net of issue costs, amounted to €34,219k at 30 June 2024, compared with €31,378k at 31 December 2023.

During the first half of 2024, the Group drew down an additional €3.0m on the green syndicated bank loan subscribed at the end of 2023, bringing the amount subscribed to €25.2m. This 5-year Euribor-indexed green financing facility, which is repayable at maturity, was structured by the Crédit Agricole Group and is backed by Groupe BPCE, HSBC and Crédit Mutuel Océan. It has an extension clause allowing it to be increased for two years.

This syndicated loan agreement includes default clauses ("covenant"'). At 30 June 2024, as one of the covenants in the agreement had not been met, the corresponding debt of €25m was reclassified as current debt. However, this debt is no longer due in the short-term following the waiver obtained on 16/09/2024.

Note 3.8.3. Conditional advances

Conditional advances relate to the same financings as those mentioned in the notes to the financial statements at 31 December 2023.

Note 3.8.4. Leases liabilities – IFRS 16

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of lease payments that have not been made on the date of entry intoforce, discounted at the lessee's incremental borrowing rate, then repaid and accreted according to the schedule of rentalpayments. The assets concerned are those presented in Note 3.1.3, i.e. property leases and hydrogen transport and storage assets

Note 3.9. Trade payables and related items

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Trade payables 3 449 6 035
Trade payables for fixed assets 15 524 9 189
Trade payables 18 973 15 224

Trade payables represent short-term debt owed to the Group's suppliers, payable within one year. The increase of this item is linked to orders in progress for equipment in connection with the construction of future hydrogen production sites.The decrease in other trade payables is mainly due to nonrecurring transactions at the end of 2023.

Note 3.10. Other current and non-current liabilities

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Subsidies 16 166 16 273
Other debt - -
Other non-current liabilities 16 166 16 273
Subsidies 4 961 923
Social security liabilities 3 584 3 510
Tax liabilities 3 733 2 848
Other debt 1 491 2 407
Other current liabilities 13 769 9 688
Other liabilities 29 935 25 961

Other liabilities mainly comprise state subsidies recognised as advances on subsidies obtained. The Group records the subsidies obtained separately from the expenses and the fixed assets financed.

The Group classifies the subsidies according to the nature of the expenses included in the base amount of the subsidy, defined in the contract. Monitoring of the expenses incurred for each project makes it possible to estimate the share of the subsidy to be recognised in profit or loss, under "Other current operating revenue".

The Group has recognised in other liabilities the amounts of subsidies for which it believes it meets the conditions for obtaining and calling. The Group recognised under other liabilities the amounts of subsidies for which it considers that it meets the conditions for obtaining and drawing on them.

Note 3.11. Derivative financial instruments

Changes in the fair value of the Group's derivative financial instruments were recorded in the balance sheet under financial assets for €1.1m (of which €1m was current) and under financial liabilities for €1.3m (of which €0.9m as current). These are forward energy contracts for the Group's electricity supply needs, valued in accordance with IFRS 9.

Note 3.12. Provisions

Provisions amounted to €3,242k at 30 June 2024, compared with €3,211k at 31 December 2023.

Current provisions relate to ongoing litigation. Non-current provisions mainly relate to obligations to restore production sites.

Note 3.13. Deferred tax assets and liabilities

No deferred tax assets have been recognised in addition to deferred tax liabilities in the Group's consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023.

Note 4 Other information

Note 4.1. Financial risk management

The Group's main financial instruments comprise non-current financial assets, trade receivables, financial debt, trade payables and cash. The purpose of managing these instruments is to make it possible to finance the Group's activities. The Group's policy is not to apply for financial instruments for speculative purposes.

The main risks to which the Group is exposed are liquidity risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and credit risk.

Liquidity risk

Since its creation, the Group has financed its growth by increasing its own funds through successive share capital increases, financing certain investments by leasing, obtaining subsidies and public aid for innovation, and by using mediumterm bank debt and issuing bonds convertible into shares.

On 30 June 2024, the Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to €92,8m; the Group's external financing is detailed in Note 3.8. As one of the covenants in the agreement was not met at 30 June 2024, the corresponding debt was reclassified as current debt in the financial statements. However, this debt is no longer due in the short term following the waiver obtained on 13/09/2024.

The Group will continue to have substantial financing requirements for the development of its activities. Its ability to generate cash flows to meet its needs in the future is not certain.

The Group may not manage to raise additional capital when it is needed, or such capital may not be available under financial terms acceptable to the Group. If the necessary funds are not available, the Group may in particular have to slow down the development of its projects or its research and development efforts. In view of the Group's net cash position on 30 June 2024, its liquidity horizon is more than 12 months.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk arises on variable-rate debt, term accounts and deposits.

On 30 June 2024, the Group's external financing detailed in Note 3.8 included a syndicated bank loan for a total of €25.2m, indexed to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor), plus a margin.

As regards term accounts and deposits, in view of the current low level of return on this type of investment, the Group considers that any change of +/- 1% in the rate would have an immaterial impact on its net result, compared to the losses generated by its operating activities.

Foreign exchange risk

Subsidiaries located outside the euro zone (Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Canada) do not generate any material translation risk at Group level due to their very limited activity at this stage.

Foreign exchange risk on operating transactions remains limited. All turnover and income are denominated in euros for all financial periods, and the foreign currency expenses are not material.

The Group has not taken any hedging measures to protect its business against exchange rate fluctuations, in view of the insignificant nature of transactions carried out in foreign currencies.

According to the development of its business, the Group cannot rule out a greater exposure to foreign exchange risk. The Group will then plan to implement a suitable hedging policy for these risks. If it fails to take effective hedging measures for exchange rate fluctuations in the future, its results could be adversely affected.

Credit risk

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, derivative instruments and deposits with banks and financial institutions, as well as from exposure linked to customer credit, in particular outstanding trade receivables and initiated transactions.

The credit risk linked to cash, cash equivalents and deposits at banks and financial institutions is not considered significant, as the Group only has cash and investments with top-tier banks.

The credit risk linked to customer credit is considered by the Group to be under control, as the customer portfolio is essentially made up of major industrial or public sector players.

Note 4.2. Related-party transactions

Related parties with whom transactions are carried out include associate companies and joint ventures held directly or indirectly by the Company, and entities that directly or indirectly hold a stake in the Group. There were no transactions of this type during the first half of 2024.

Note 4.3. Off-balance sheet commitments

The commitments mentioned in this note include all off-balance sheet commitments to third parties identified as material by the Group. They are as follows:

○ Personal sureties (guarantees);

○ Collateral (mortgages, pledges).

In thousands of euros 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Pledges 2 939 3 096
Including on equipment 651 733
Including on business assets 605 680
Including on leases 875 875
Including on land mortgages 808 808
Guarantees given 19 477 7 528
Total commitments given 22 416 10 624
Guarantees received 27 508 16 263
Total commitments received 27 508 16 263
Net commitments -5 092 -5 639

Guarantees given

In the first half of 2024, the Group entered into new first demand guarantees amounting to €11m in connection with the conclusion of or commitments to PPAs.

Pledges

During the first half of 2024, the Group did not grant any new pledges.

Commitments received

In the first half of 2024, the Group was granted:

  • a €5m parent company guarantee from an equipment supplier;
  • a €5m parent company guarantee from an energy supplier.

Under the electricity supply contract signed by Lhyfe Bouin with Vendée Energie to supply the Bouin production site, the Group has a cash reserve of €170k. This reserve may be used by Lhyfe Bouin for future electricity supplies.

Note 4.4. Post-balance sheet events

Medium to long-term renewable power purchase agreement

To guarantee its production costs against fluctuations in spot electricity prices and ensure the traceability of its supply, Lhyfe has signed two medium to long-term renewable electricity purchase agreements with commercial partners, called Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs). The first CPPA was signed on 27 July 2023 with Kallista for a 15 year period, securing a total capacity of 15 MW. The second CPPA was signed on 28 July 2023 with VSB énergies nouvelles for a period of 16 years and for a total capacity secured by Lhyfe of 13.2 MW. This contract is recognised at fair value in the financial assets presented in Note 3.11. Finally, the Group has signed a new 15-year CPPA with EDPR for a 39 MW solar power plant.

Statutory Auditors' report on the interim financial information

For the period from January 1 to June 30, 2024

To the Shareholders,

In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by Annual General Meetings and in accordance with the requirements of article L. 451-1-2-III of the French Monetary and Financial Code ("code monétaire et financier"), we hereby report to you on:

  • the review of the accompanying condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements of LHYFE, for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2024,
  • the verification of the information presented in the halfyearly management report.

These condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Board of Directors. Our role is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.

Conclusion on the financial statements

We conducted our review in accordance with professional standards applicable in France.

A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with professional standards applicable in France and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed halfyearly consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 - standard of the IFRSs as adopted by the European Union applicable to interim financial information.

Specific verification

We have also verified the information presented in the halfyearly management report on the condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements subject to our review.

We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and consistency with the condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements.

Nantes and Rennes, September 23, 2024

The statutory auditors

Baker Tilly Strego SAS Deloitte & Associés

François Pignon-Hériard Guillaume Radigue

Glossary

"Assets under management" refers to green hydrogen production sites managed by the Group under an asset management agreement

"Backbone project" refers to a project for a production site where the green hydrogen produced is primarily intended to be injected and transported to end customers via the proposed European gas pipeline network or a secondary gas pipeline network

"Bulk project" refers to a green hydrogen production site project where the green hydrogen produced is primarily intended to be delivered to a diverse customer base via containers (previously referred to as Mobility projects)

"Company" refers to the company Lhyfe, a limited company (société anonyme) with registered office at 1 ter mail Pablo Picasso, 44000 Nantes, France, registered with the trade and companies registry of Nantes under number 850 415 290

"Green hydrogen" refers to hydrogen produced by water electrolysis using renewable or low-carbon electricity

"Group adjusted EBITDA refers to the consolidated current operating result before amortisation and provisions, before charges linked to equity-based compensation and before fair value adjustment on derivative financial adjustments

"Group adjusted EBITDA margin" refers to the ratio of "Adjusted EBITDA / Revenue"

"IFRS Financial Statements" refers to the interim financial statements produced by the Company for the period from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 in accordance with IFRS standards as adopted by the European Union

"Interim Financial Statements" refers to the interim condensed financial statements produced by the Company for the period from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 in accordance with French accounting standards

"Lhyfe" or the "Group" refers to the group comprising the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries

"Net share of assets held by Lhyfe" refers to the ratio between the installed capacity of the assets under management and the percentage of the capital of the project companies held (directly or indirectly) by Lhyfe

"On-site project" refers to a green hydrogen production site project where the green hydrogen produced is primarily intended to be delivered to a main customer via a direct link (previously referred to as Industry projects)

"Power purchase agreement" or "PPA" refers to an agreement by which an electricity producer sells all or part of its production to a buyer at a determined price

"Project company" or "SPV" refers to a company operating a green hydrogen production site project or a production site in operation

"Total installed capacity" refers to the cumulative maximum capacity of Group production units in the Operations stage

PRODUCER AND SUPPLIER OF GREEN & RENEWABLE HYDROGEN

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