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Moreld AS — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
May 7, 2026
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Moreld Group
First quarter 2026
7 May 2026
Speakers:
Geir Austigard, Group CEO
Trond Rosnes, Group CFO
Kevin Murphy, CEO Ocean Installer



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Moreld is a full-scale offshore service provider
9.8 bNOK
Revenue¹⁾ (FY25)
1.1 bNOK
Adjusted EBITDA excl. IFRS 16¹⁾²⁾ (FY25)
~2 000
Employees
~600
External consultants
32
Offices

OCEAN INSTALLER

SUBSEA INSTALLATION



MORELD APPLY

PROJECTS, MAINTENANCE & MODIFICATION



GLOBAL MARITIME

MARINE, OFFSHORE AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY


1) Proforma number, including Ocean Installer from January 1st
2) Excluding one-off transaction costs
2025 EBITDA
Share of 2025 EBITDA
of Employees
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Five years of strong growth

Growth in EBITDA and cash contribution (NOKm)

EBITDA development by segment

EBITDA (NOKm)




*2021-2024 are pro-forma figures including Moreld Apply, Global Maritime and Ocean Installer for the full years. Ocean Installer was acquired in June 2024. Adjusted EBITDA excl IFRS 16 and one-off transaction costs
KEY FIGURES – Q1 2026
Temporary decline, as communicated
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| Q1 REVENUE
1.4 bNOK | • First quarter performance in line with prior communications, reflecting a temporary reduction in activity and low vessel utilization versus previous quarters
• Significant uptick in activity and margins expected from Q2, with both vessels back in offshore operations |
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| Q1 Adj. EBITDA*
-93 mNOK | • Negative EBITDA in the quarter, reflecting low utilization in Ocean Installer
• Impact is temporary, with a solid backlog supporting the remaining quarters and full-year EBITDA guidance unchanged |
| Net interest-bearing debt
335 mNOK | • Cash balance of 933 million NOK, reduced by NOK 158 million from previous quarter, following dividend payments of 75 million NOK
• Net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA increased to 0.6x, expected to drop by second half of 2026 |
| Backlog
6.3 bNOK | • Backlog is increasingly project-based, shorter visibility and higher margin potential
• Backlog increased from 5.9 billion NOK in the previous quarter
• Order intake of 1.7 billion NOK vs 1.9 billion NOK in Q4 2025 |
*EBITDA excluding lease liabilities and one-off transaction costs
HEADLINES
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Activity and margins to rebound from Q2
| KEY AWARDS | • Moreld Apply secured EMOD/EPRO frame agreement (5-year firm + 5-year options) with meaningful volume upside
• Ocean Installer awarded SURF project by ENI in Mediterranean Sea with execution planned between Q3-26 and Q1-27, full contract signing expected by Q2
• Global Maritime was awarded the decommissioning project for the TetraSpar floating wind unit, further strengthening its track record in larger marine operations
• Continued strengthening of NCS position, supported by active tendering, upside in secured contracts and upcoming campaigns |
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| INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION | • Brazil market entry: Ocean Installer established a local office in Brazil, entering a new addressable market and building a local team to support future growth
• Further international market expansion opportunities are being assessed to support long-term growth |
| 2026 guiding and dividend | • Uptick in activity and margins expected from Q2, supported by large confirmed projects and a strong pipeline underpinning further growth and visibility
• EBITDA guidance of 0.7 to 0.9 billion NOK for 2026 reiterated
• Quarterly dividend increased from NOK 0.42 to NOK 0.50 per share |
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Activity ramping up with both vessels back offshore and strong visibility for remainder of 2026
Ocean Installer

Comments
Q1 revenues of 270 million NOK and EBITDA of -137 million NOK, reflecting a temporary period of low offshore activity and vessel utilisation, including dry-docking
High underlying activity maintained through engineering, procurement and project preparation across multiple projects
New awards and strategic positioning strengthened, including ENI subsea tie-back award and Master Framework Agreement
Brazil market entry, with local team build-up supporting long-term growth ambitions
Positive outlook for 2026, with both vessels back offshore, strong backlog and bidding pipeline
Improving margins and continued focus on execution
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Moreld Apply
Comments
Delivered revenue of 934 million NOK and EBITDA of 50 million in Q1
Continued execution of large and complex offshore projects, with close management of supplier and technical interfaces
Eirin tie-back project progressing toward finalisation with focus on safe completion and handover
Equinor EMOD/EPRO framework agreement secured in January, actively positioning for upcoming projects supporting future volumes
Transition programme underway, aligning capacity and reducing costs while preserving core competence and strengthening execution and margin performance
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Positioned for recovery with strong backlog and increasing activity levels
Global Maritime

Comments
Revenue of 175 million NOK and EBITDA of -8 million NOK in Q1, reflecting lower activity, delayed project start-ups and reduced utilisation
Performance impacted by weaker client activity and geopolitical effects in the Middle East
Backlog increased to near record levels above NOK 600 million, supporting improved visibility
TetraSpar decommissioning contract awarded, demonstrating capability in complex marine operations and strengthening offshore renewables position
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More project-driven backlog going forward, supported by ample market opportunities
Backlog by year
Backlog as of 31.03.26

Contracted backlog by company

- ~6.3 billion NOK order backlog end of Q1 of which 4.9 billion NOK is secured work for 2026
- Order intake of approx. 1.7 billion NOK in the quarter
- Important contract awards in the quarter include SURF project in MedSea and TetraSpar decom project
- EMOD/EPRO frame agreement secured (5-year firm + 5-year options), projects to be recognized in backlog when won, recurring bidding ongoing
- Bidding activity remained high in the quarter
*Contracted value of M&M-frame agreements are estimated, as the final contract size is based on call-offs.
All numbers in million NOK
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Financials
Trond Rosnes - CFO
Moreld Group financial performance
First quarter in line with guiding
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Revenue
1.4 bn YTD

Adj. EBITDA excl. IFRS 16
-93 m YTD

Leverage Ratio
0.6x
Net Debt 335 m
- Revenue of 1.4 billion NOK, reflecting a temporary slowdown in activity and planned dry-docking of one key vessel
- Adj. EBITDA of negative 93 million NOK, in line with guiding communicated in February
- Leverage ratio increased to 0.6x, expected to reduce by year-end and remain under 1.0x throughout 2026
- Full-year EBITDA-guidance of 0.7 – 0.9 billion NOK maintained, as Q1 was in line with expectations
Leverage ratio = LTM NGAAP EBITDA / NIBD (excl lease liabilities)
All numbers in million NOK unless otherwise stated
Ocean Installer financial performance
Temporary dip, activity rebound from Q2
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Revenue
0.3 bn YTD
- Q1 revenue of 270 million NOK, representing low utilisation and planned dry-docking of one of the key enabling vessels
- Significant uptick in activity and margins expected from Q2, with both key enabling vessels back in offshore operations

EBITDA excl. IFRS 16
- Q1 EBITDA of -137 million NOK. Low vessel utilization versus previous quarters
- High underlying activity maintained through engineering, procurement and project preparation across multiple projects, but lack of vessel days resulting in low profitability
All numbers in million NOK unless otherwise stated
Moreld Apply financial performance
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Margin recovery supported by cost discipline
Revenue
0.9 bn YTD

- Q1 revenue of 934 million NOK, coming from continued execution of large and complex offshore EPCI-projects
- Offshore activity remained high in Q1, driven by Maintenance campaigns and EPCI projects
EBITDA excl. IFRS 16
50 m YTD

- Q1 EBITDA of 50 million NOK, with EBITDA margin increasing from 3.8% to 5.4%
- Transition program underway, with strong focus on identifying cost reductions and delivering margin improvements
All numbers in million NOK unless otherwise stated
Global Maritime financial performance
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Seasonally soft quarter, backlog supports recovery
Revenue

0.2 bn YTD
- Q1 revenue of 175 million NOK, in what is traditionally a seasonally weaker quarter due to lower offshore activity
- Activity towards the end of the first quarter was also impacted by geopolitical effects in the Middle East
EBITDA excl. IFRS 16

-8 m YTD
- Q1 EBITDA of -8 million NOK, reflecting lower activity, delayed project start-ups and reduced utilisation
- Backlog at record levels and important contract awards through the quarter, supports improved visibility going forward
All numbers in million NOK unless otherwise stated
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Working capital levels supported by the capital efficient operating model

Net working capital
Comments
- Moreld has a capital efficient operating model, consistently operating with negative net working capital
- High variations in working capital due to timing of invoicing and prepayments from customers
All numbers in million NOK
Robust balance sheet, with low net debt
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Breakdown of NIBD 31.03.26
GIBD = Gross interest-bearing debt
NIBD = Net interest-bearing debt (Gross interest-bearing debt – Cash)
All numbers in million NOK
Comments
- Gross interest-bearing debt consists of unhedged 130 million USD senior secured bond issued in February 2025 (NOK 1.267 million end of Q1)
- 200 million NOK in unused credit facilities on top of the cash balance of 933 million NOK, giving a total available liquidity of 1,133 million NOK
- Cash balance includes 93 million NOK in customer prepayments
- NIBD is adjusted for leasing liabilities under IFRS 16. The leasing liabilities relates to vessel chartered by Ocean Installer and office leases
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Cash balance reduced, due to lower activity and consistent dividend payouts

Cash flow bridge
Customer prepayments
Comments
- Reported EBITDA excl. IFRS 16 was negative 98 million NOK compared to IFRS EBITDA of 47 million NOK
- Working capital decreased by 105 million NOK, due to larger customer payments outstanding by year-end which was paid in the quarter
- Low levels of capex, mainly linked to ongoing IT initiatives
- Dividend of 75 million NOK paid in the quarter (0.42 NOK per share)
- Cash balance reduced by 158 million NOK due to negative operating result from temporary slowdown in activity and consistent dividend payouts
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Robust cash conversion opens for higher distribution to shareholders
Moreld historical dividend
NOK million

Per share
NOK 0.42
NOK 1.68
- NOK 0.42 per share dividend was distributed in first quarter 2026
New dividend from Q1
NOK million

Per share
NOK 0.50
NOK 2.00
- Supported by a strong balance sheet and solid cash generation, Moreld will increase the dividend to NOK 0.50 per share
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Ocean Installer deep dive
Kevin Murphy – CEO Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer
Leading subsea installation company
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MARKET FOCUS
SURF
Moorings
Offshore Renewables
Decom
IRM
Carbon Capture and Storage
SELECTED KEY CUSTOMERS

Baker Hughes
TotalEnergies
Shell
AZULE ENERGY a bp and Eni company
SAIPEM
SURF = Subsea umbilical's, risers and flowlines
IRM = Inspection, repair and maintenance
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Increasing international exposure
Headquartered in Norway and supported by four regional offices

Key financials
Substantial uptick in revenue and profitability
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REVENUE (NOKm)
- Proven track record, built step-by-step through delivery of increasingly larger projects
- Significant uptick in 2024, driven by key international project wins
- Trusted partner to major global E&P companies

EBITDA excl. IFRS 16 (NOKm) & EBITDA-MARGIN (%)
- Improving margins through scale and successful execution of larger and more complex projects
- Increased international awards and EPCI elements reduces seasonality
- Flexible and capital-efficient business model
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Global track record of large and complex installation projects
Completed projects (selected)

Balder Future - Full SPS+SURF Integrated EPCI
USD >500m

Marine XII LNG Terminal - T&I
USD 100 - 150m

Girassol Lifex Flexible replacement - T&I w/ EPCI elements
USD 150 - 300m
Field: Balder
Water depth: 100-200m
- Disconnect and tow-in of Jotun FPSO. Decommissioning of all subsea equipment
- Integrated SPS+SURF EPCI executed as consortium with Baker Hughes
- Fabrication & Installation of all subsea architecture at new FPSO location
- Tow + mooring of refurbished Jotun FPSO
- Over 1600 offshore vessel days
- Zero LTIs
Field: Eni Marine XII LNG Terminal Congo
Water depth: 17m
- Ultra Fast track
- 11 vessels sourced and chartered from spot market
- Mooring and riser installation
- World first mooring design installed
- World's largest drag anchors installed
- Zero LTIs
Field: TE Girassol Oil Field Block 17 Angola
Water depth: 1,400m
- Life extension project
- 10 riser and 1 umbilical replacement
- In-country fabrication
- Scope includes saturation and surface diving
- Extensive topside modification scope
- Zero LTIs
Vessel strategy – strong partnerships and flexibility
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Ocean Installer have two flexible pipelay Construction support vessels (CSV's) on long term charter
LONG TERM CHARTERS
Vessels on charter supporting the asset light business model

Normand Vision
Eurasian, 50m and optional periods until end 2031

North Sea Giant
Eurasian, 50m and optional periods until end 2029
SEASONAL CHARTERS
Medium length charters based on firm portfolio needs (large/small CSV/AHT)

PROJECT CHARTERS
Short term charters based on project needs (CSV, AHT, HLV, PSV, Surfers, etc.)

Key focus on delivering the correct vessel for the scope (HSE, cost, technical, geography).
All construction crew provided by Ocean Installer (management to back deck).
Well positioned for continued value creation
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- MACRO AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
- Improving market fundamentals in recent years, supporting higher activity and project pipeline
- Tight supply side, with industry capacity constrained by availability of skilled personnel and vessels and relatively high barriers to entry.
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Market consolidation among Tier 1 players creates opportunities for agile and specialised contractors on certain projects
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INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
- Growing international footprint, with consistent project wins across Africa and the Mediterranean, international revenue expected to exceed 50% going forward
- Strong position in the North Sea, with a high volume of fast-track subsea tie-back projects well suited to our agile and cost-efficient delivery model
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Expansion into Brazil, targeting the world's largest subsea markets to support long-term growth
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SCALING THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
- Partnerships expand addressable scope, enabling delivery of full subsea solutions beyond in-house capabilities
- Track record of successful collaboration, with leading players such as Baker Hughes and Oceaneering
- Focused operating model, retaining core strengths in project management and engineering while leveraging specialist partners
- Capital-light and flexible setup, allowing efficient scaling and adaptability to cyclical demand in the offshore market



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EBITDA guidance for 2026 maintained, despite negative Q1 contribution
OUTLOOK
- Activity picking up, driven by commencement of larger projects supported by robust backlog
- Market uncertainty persists, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation and supply chain volatility
- Outlook remains strong, supported by high activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and a solid tender pipeline in Norway and Internationally
- EBITDA guidance of NOK 0.7–0.9 billion reiterated, and dividend increased to NOK 0.50 per share
2026 EBITDA guidance
Maintained
0.7 – 0.9 bNOK

NGAAP EBITDA* (NOKm) and EBITDA margin (%)
*Pro-forma figures including Moreld Apply, Global Maritime and Ocean Installer
Q&A
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For further information, contact
Trond Rosnes - Group CFO
Visit www.moreld.com and connect with us on LinkedIn:
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Appendix: Key figures (update)
Key figures:
| (NOK million) | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Full year 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1 380 | 2 903 | 9 838 |
| EBITDA | 47 | 900 | 2 225 |
| Adjusted EBITDA excl. IFRS 16 | |||
| (Less non-recurring cost) | (93) | 428 | 1 101 |
| EBITDA excl. IFRS 16 | (98) | 418 | 1 075 |
| Order backlog | |||
| (Contracted order backlog excl. options) | 6 281 | 8 318 | 5 929 |
| Cash balance | 933 | 924 | 1 091 |
| Available liquidity | |||
| (Cash and unused credit facilities) | 1 133 | 1 115 | 1 291 |
| Net interest-bearing debt | |||
| (Excl. IFRS 16 lease liabilities) | 335 | 448 | 219 |
| Leverage ratio | |||
| (NIBD / LTM proforma EBITDA excl. IFRS 16) | 0.6x | 0.3x | 0.2x |
1See note 4 for breakdown in report for details per segment