THIRD QUARTER 2021 RESULTS
Grethe Bergly, CEO | Hans-Jørgen Wibstad, CFO
Date: 3 November 2021

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INTRODUCTION AND HIGHLIGHTS GRETHE BERGLY | CEO
Highlights | 3Q and year to date 2021

Highlights | 3Q and year to date 2021
- Year to date EBIT of NOK 259.1 million, 9.5% margin
- Low activity level resulting in a billing rate of 67.4% in third quarter
- Low activity level after the summer holiday, picking up through the quarter, partially a Covid-19 effect
- Lower activity level within Transportation, and restructuring in LINK Sweden
- Net order intake NOK 749 million (919), impacted by the cancellation of E6 Moelv – Roterud NOK 135 million
- Steady course, and we will continue to have high focus on our core business, sales and project execution
- Good or stable market outlook in all five business areas – however post-pandemic situation causing uncertainty in the short term
Services in five business areas
- Buildings & Properties
- Mobility & Transportation
- Renewable Energy
- Water & Environment
- Industry
From 3Q 2021
- Oil & Gas included in Industry
- Cities & Society included in Buildings & Properties
Order intake | 3Q 2021

- Significant or strategically important contracts awarded this quarter
- Frame agreement with:
- Bymiljøetaten City of Oslo
- Forsvarsbygg (ENG: The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency)
- Statens vegvesen (ENG: The Norwegian Public Roads Administration)
- Sotra project PPP
- Construction City (LINK Arkitektur)
- Order intake down 18.5% y-o-y, to NOK 749 million
- Negatively impacted with NOK 135 million due to the cancellation of E6 Moelv Roterud
- The order backlog and order intake from the acquired company Erichsen& Horgen group is not included
Key order intake in the quarter (sales)
- Water supply to Oslo (City of Oslo)
- NOA Krafla Power from Shore
- Fornebubanen (City of Oslo)
- Fv. 334 Oalsgata
- E10/rv.85 Tjeldsund-Gullesfjordbotn-Langvassbukt
Order backlog | 3Q 2021

Note: Variations in time horizon and size across business areas and business units. In addition, call-offs on frame agreements to be included when signed
Organisation & People
- 3 183 employees as of 30 September 2021
- Integration of Erichsen & Horgen group with 232 employees
- Net increase in manning level of 245 employees y-o-y
- Richard Opsahl Resvoll wins the "Young Advisor of the Year" – RIF's (Rådgivende Ingeniørers Forening)
- Deichman Bjørvika Winner of Building of the year 2021
- Rv3/25 Winner of Project of the year 2021

Richard Opsahl Resvoll| Photo: RIF


FINANCIAL REVIEW HANS-JØRGEN WIBSTAD | CFO
Financial Highlights | 3Q 2021
- Net operating revenues NOK 769.6 million, an increase of 2.8% y-o-y due to Erichsen & Horgen
- EBIT of NOK 46.0 million, 6.0% margin
- Billing ratio 67.4%, down 1.8pp from last year
- Other operating expenses increased by NOK 24.1 million to NOK 103.5 million
- Other operating expenses at the same level as the average for the previous six quarters (excl. Erichsen & Horgen)
- Other opex ratio* increased to 19.0 %
- Order intake of NOK 749 million (NOK 919 million)
- Negatively impacted with NOK 135 million due to the cancelation of E6 Moelv – Roterud
Consolidated key figures NOK million |
3Q 2021 |
3Q 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net Operating Revenues |
769.6 |
748.5 |
2.8 % |
3 660.9 |
| EBIT |
46.0 |
68.1 |
(32.5 %) |
371.0 |
| EBIT margin % |
6.0 % |
9.1 % |
3.1pp |
10.1 % |
| Adjusted EBIT |
|
98.1 |
|
401.0 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin |
|
13.1 % |
|
11.0 % |
| Order intake |
749 |
919 |
(18.5 %) |
4 684 |
| Order backlog |
3 345 |
3 040 |
10.0 % |
3 327 |
Billing ratio |
67.4 % |
69.2 % |
(1.8pp) |
70.9 % |
| Number of employees |
3 183 |
2 938 |
8.3 % |
2 925 |

*Excluding IFRS 16
Financial Highlights | Year to date 2021
- Net operating revenues NOK 2 735.4 million, an increase of 1.5% y-o-y
- EBIT of NOK 259.1 million, 9.5% margin
- Compared to the same period 2020 a calendar effect of one less working day
- Billing ratio 70.3%, down 0.5pp from last year
- Other operating expenses of NOK 310.4 million a y-o-y increase of 4.2%
- Other opex* ratio increased to 16.1% from 15.8% same period last year
- Order intake of NOK 3 210 million (NOK 3 261 million)
- High order backlog of NOK 3 345 million
Consolidated key figures NOK million |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net Operating Revenues |
2 735.4 |
2 693.8 |
1.5 % |
3 660.9 |
| EBIT |
259.1 |
288.1 |
(10.1 %) |
371.0 |
| EBIT margin % |
9.5 % |
10.7 % |
(1.2pp) |
10.1 % |
| Adjusted EBIT |
|
318.1 |
|
401.0 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin |
|
11.8 % |
|
11.0 % |
| Order intake |
3 210 |
3 261 |
(1.6 %) |
4 684 |
| Order backlog |
3 345 |
3 040 |
10.0 % |
3 327 |
Billing ratio |
70.3 % |
70.8 % |
(0.5pp) |
70.9 % |
| Number of employees |
3 183 |
2 938 |
8.3 % |
2 925 |

Financial Highlights | 3Q 2021

Segments
- Region Oslo
- Region Norway
- Energy
- LINK Arkitektur
- International
Region Oslo | YTD 2021
- Net operating revenues NOK 865.0 million
- EBIT YTD was NOK 100.2 million reflecting an EBIT margin of 11.6%
- Third quarter: EBIT NOK 20.3 million (36.5), EBIT margin of 8.0% (15.7)
- Operating expenses increased on manning levels from acquisition
- Impacted by lower activity level within Transportation
- Billing ratio 71.9%, down 1.5pp y-o-y
- Order intake of NOK 898.1 million for the period, and order backlog 28.6% higher y-o-y
Region Oslo NOK million |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net operating revenues |
865.0 |
863.2 |
0.2% |
1 175.7 |
| EBIT |
100.2 |
135.5 |
(26.1%) |
186.1 |
| EBIT margin % |
11.6% |
15.7% |
(4.1pp) |
15.8% |
| Order intake |
898.1 |
847.7 |
5.9% |
1 573 |
| Order backlog |
1 143 |
889.0 |
28.6% |
1 256 |
Billing ratio |
71.9% |
73.4% |
(1.5pp) |
73.4% |
| Number of employees |
959 |
780 |
22.9% |
769 |
Region Norway | YTD 2021
- Net operating revenues up 2.8% y-o-y, to NOK 1 100.2 million
- EBIT was NOK 132.3 million reflecting an EBIT margin of 12.0%
- Third quarter: EBIT NOK 25.7 million (56.2), EBIT margin of 8.3% (18.0)
- Operating expenses increased by 3.9%
- Billing ratio 69.5%, down 0.2pp y-o-y
- Order intake NOK 1 228 million, a decrease of 1.7% y-o-y
Region Norway NOK million |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net operating revenues |
1 100.2 |
1 069.9 |
2.8% |
1 449.8 |
| EBIT |
132.3 |
137.4 |
(3.7%) |
184.0 |
| EBIT margin % |
12.0% |
12.8% |
(0.8pp) |
12.7% |
| Order intake |
1 228 |
1 207 |
1.7% |
1 557 |
| Order backlog |
649.5 |
654.4 |
(0.7%) |
597.6 |
Billing ratio |
69.5% |
69.7% |
(0.2pp) |
69.9% |
| Number of employees |
1 102 |
1 042 |
5.8% |
1 033 |
Energy | YTD 2021
- Net operating revenues of NOK 171.6 million
- EBIT was NOK 2.7 million reflecting an EBIT margin of 1.5%
- Third quarter: negative EBIT NOK 0.4 million (1.1), EBIT margin of -0.8% (2.2)
- Reduced other operating expenses for the period, a y-o-y reduction of 14.0%
- Impacted by weak Multiconsult UK restructured
- Billing ratio up 0.9pp y-o-y, to 62.3%
- A net reduction in manning level of 25 employees y-o-y
Energy NOK million |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net operating revenues |
171.6 |
185.1 |
(7.3%) |
248.8 |
| EBIT |
2.7 |
3.4 |
(22.7%) |
6.8 |
| EBIT margin % |
1.5% |
1.9% |
(0.4pp) |
2.7% |
| Order intake |
195.6 |
217.1 |
(27.9%) |
334.2 |
| Order backlog |
291.3 |
306.0 |
(4.8%) |
295.1 |
Billing ratio |
62.3% |
61.4% |
0.9pp |
61.3% |
| Number of employees |
164 |
189 |
(13.2%) |
186 |
LINK Arkitektur | YTD 2021
- Net operating revenues NOK 420.4 million
- EBIT was NOK 14.0 million reflecting an EBIT margin of 3.3%
- Third quarter: EBIT NOK -2.3 million (-5.8), EBIT margin of -2.1% (-5.5)
- Combined YTD EBIT for LINK Denmark and Sweden is NOK -12.3 million
- Positive development in LINK Denmark
- Ongoing restructuring in LINK Sweden
- Billing ratio up 1.0pp y-o-y, to 74.3%
- Order intake of NOK 436.2 million, and order backlog reduction 12.2% y-o-y
LINK Arkitektur NOK million |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net operating revenues |
420.4 |
409.9 |
2.5% |
561.6 |
| EBIT |
14.0 |
11.8 |
19.4% |
25.7 |
| EBIT margin % |
3.3% |
2.9% |
0.4pp |
4.6% |
| Order intake |
436.2 |
566.8 |
(23.0%) |
745.2 |
| Order backlog |
566.5 |
645.3 |
(12.2%) |
637.7 |
Billing ratio |
74.3% |
73.3 % |
1.0pp |
73.6% |
| Number of employees |
478 |
489 |
(2.2%) |
487 |
International | YTD 2021
- Net operating revenues of NOK 177.4 million
- EBIT was NOK 17.2 million reflecting an EBIT margin of 9.7%
- Third quarter: EBIT NOK 4.8 million (4.3), EBIT margin of 8.9% (8.4)
- Order intake up 22.6% y-o-y, to NOK 452.2 million
- Reduced other operating expenses for the period, a y-o-y reduction of 11.7%
- A currency translation effect when compared y-o-y
- negative effect on net operating revenue
- positive effect on operating expenses
International NOK million |
YTD 2021 |
YTD 2020 |
Change |
FY 2020 |
| Net operating revenues |
177.4 |
177.9 |
(0.3%) |
242.5 |
| EBIT |
17.2 |
19.1 |
(9.9%) |
24.8 |
| EBIT margin % |
9.7% |
10.7% |
(1.0pp) |
10.2% |
| Order intake |
452.2 |
368.7 |
22.6% |
474.6 |
| Order backlog |
769.3 |
588.9 |
30.6% |
586.8 |
Billing ratio |
72.3% |
75.8% |
(3.5pp) |
74.9% |
| Number of employees |
351 |
312 |
12.5% |
321 |
Operating revenues by business area | YTD 2021

Financial Position | YTD 2021

- Net cash flow from acquisition NOK 308.2 million
- Dividend of NOK 215.4 million paid
- Dividend paid in December 2020, NOK 53.6 million
- Solid Balance Sheet position
- Total undrawn loan facilities NOK 404 million
- Gearing level (EBITDA/NIBD) 0.89
- Change in working capital negative NOK 234.2 million vs. NOK 75.6 million same period 2020

Outlook
- Going into 2022 we continue to focus on our core business, sales and project execution.
- High order backlog
- Overall market outlook for Multiconsult's services remains generally good or stable across all five business areas
- Post-pandemic situation causing uncertainty in the short term
- Steady course, and we will continue to have high focus on our core business, sales and project execution
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
| 4Q 2021 results |
10 Feb 2022 |
| Annual General Meeting |
7 Apr 2022 |
| 1Q 2022 results |
4 May 2022 |
| 2Q 2022 results |
17 Aug 2022 |
| 3Q 2022 results |
2 Nov 2022 |
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Q&A THIRD QUARTER 2021 RESULTS
GRETHE BERGLY & HANS-JØRGEN WIBSTAD