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Nekkar — Investor Presentation 2024
Nov 14, 2024
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Ole Falk Hansen CEO, Nekkar ASA

Nekkar ASA | 14.11.2024
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Nekkar in brief
Positioned for growth in ocean-based industries Environmental, digitalization, and energy efficiency megatrends are reshaping oceanbased industries, creating significant opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth
Industrial active ownership of technology companies Leveraging a strong industrial heritage and scalable technology to drive efficiency and sustainability
Solid operations & financial flexibility Consistent and robust financial performance, supported by a solid balance sheet with enables strong cash flow generation, which is strategically reinvested to drive further profitability and sustainable growth Proven track-record of shareholder value creation Demonstrated share holder value creation through disciplined M&A transactions, prudent financial management and capital allocation

Revenue 2023 MNOK 575

Order backlog (30/09/24) MNOK 704

MNOK 159 in cash No interest–bearing debt

Employees 128

Headquarters Kristiansand, Norway
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Stock listed OSE (NKR)

Industrial technology company driving efficiency & sustainability for ocean-based industries
World-class expertise
Scalable software leveraged across the portfolio
In-house innovation & commercialization capabilities
Proven track-record delivering complex and profitable projects
Engaged industrial
Long-term active owner
Buy-to-own strategy
Focus on profitable growth
Strong cash flow to ensure flexibility
Flexible ownership model
Individual degree of integration to maximize synergies and value per company
Focus on value-adding activities
Portfolio overview
Companies

The global leading provider of shipyard solutions for safe and efficient ship docking

Intelligent load handling systems, such as cranes and gangways, for renewables, subsea, and aquaculture vessels Acquisition completed in Q3 – 15th August 2024
Industrial software solutions focused on digitalizing workflows through automation and remote-control systems for drilling and offshore load handling
Full-service ICT and digitalization partner for the global maritime industry

Impact Technology Ventures Associated companies (below 50% ownership)1

The leading provider of semi-closed and closed-cage solutions for the aquaculture industry
Net profit MNOK 42 (MNOK 22 in Q3/23)
FiiZK
Divestments of two non-core businesses at 213 MNOK enterprise value
Won contract for 2x closed cages in October 2024
Acquisition of Globetech
completed 15 August 2024
Financial highlights: Q3 2024

- Revenue of MNOK 140 (162 in Q3 2023)
- EBITDA of MNOK 14 (29)
- EBITDA margin of 10.3% (17.8%)
- Net profit of MNOK 42 (22)
- EPS of 0.40 (0.20)
- Strong balance sheet: MNOK 159 in cash, no interest-bearing debt, MNOK 200 undrawn credit facility • Solid order backlog of MNOK 704 at quarter-end (747)
- Order intake: MNOK 83 (61) driven by Syncrolift business
Subsequent to end of Q3:
- Signed contract for shiplift and transfer system with Norwegian Defence Estate Agency, worth MNOK 164 • FiiZK won contract for 2x closed cages in October 2024
Operational highlights | Q3 2024

Established business Growth companies • Five-year service agreement with Dubai Maritime City • Contract with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems • Hand-over of 23.250T shiplift and transport system for undisclosed submarine base – largest project in financial size for Syncrolift ever • Contract with Norwegian Defence Estate Agency worth MNOK 164 (Q4) Impact technology venture
• Ongoing partnership discussions for SkyWalker as major component replacement tool
- Execution of existing 70t & 150t crane contracts • Finalizing US GoM InteliWell trial • Purchase order from Hanwha Ocean
- High tender activity but taking time as limited track record
- ~170 contracted vessels on recurring service agreements (+20 since acquisition)
- Strong demand from existing customer base
Associated growth company

- Divestments of two non-core businesses: MNOK 213 in enterprise value
- Award for 2 x Protectus closed fish cages (Q4)
Key financials | Per quarter



Order intake and backlog | Per quarter


1 Does not account for FX fluctuations in existing contracts
2 Order intake/backlog does not include MUSD 24 option with ASMAR Chile or MNOK 164 contract with Norwegian Defence Estate Agency
BUSINESS UPDATE
Syncrolift | Q3 update
| Syncrolift Q3 update | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market & Sales |
• Comprehensive five-year+ service agreement with Dubai Maritime City • Contract with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for upgrade of ship transfer system, valued at 5 MEUR including options • Contract from Norwegian Defence Estate Agency worth MNOK 164 (Q4) • Continued high tendering activity |
The leading provider of safe & | |||
| Financials | • Revenue slowdown due to loss of projects earlier on in the year and progress in existing project portfolio • EBITDA margin impacted by lower volumes |
Ownership MNOK 149 |
Employees 52 155 |
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| Operations | • Handover in August of shiplift project in Cochin, India • Hand-over of 23.250T shiplift and transport system for undisclosed submarine base – largest project in financial size for Syncrolift ever • Finalized commissioning of DMC transfer systems |
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The leading provider of safe & efficient shipyard solutions

Mission: Improve shipyard docking safety and efficiency – making shipyards more flexible and profitable



Global installed base and service network


Global footprint with more than 200operational shiplifts and 6 service hubs
Syncrolift uniquely positioned to capitalise on growing naval industry investments • Electric Winches with wire technology on a rigid platform • State-of-the-art remote control & monitoring Integrated provider of shiplift and transfer system • The only total supplier with solutions for any type of shiplift and transfer systems (FlexTrolley and Rail Transfer)
Modern & failsafe shiplift technology
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Market leader in naval contracts
- submarine lifts, a market share of 90% of all submarine lifts worldwide
- Syncrolift is maintaining its undisputable market position with a total of 15 • The only company having delivered shiplift & transfer systems for nuclear submarines
Syncrolift naval deliveries in recent years
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Global defence/naval spending expected to grow


Increased spending worldwide
EU defence spending reached a record EUR 270 billion in 20232
Global defence spend growing to US\$ 2.5tn by 20283
World military arsenals to double in size by 20304
Predicted naval market growth5

"McKinsey analysis shows that the naval market could grow from approximately €78 billion in 2024 to more than €100 billion in 2033."
Sources: 1Serco Group Plc, 2Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 3Markets & Markets, 4European Commission, 5 McKinsey & Company
Recent contract wins underline Syncrolift's competitiveness in naval sector thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Location: Germany
Scope: Upgrade of existing static transfer system for submarines into
Value: Up to MEUR 5 including options
Schedule: Different batches between 2024 and 2028

Norwegian Defence Estate Agency
Location: Norway
Scope: Newbuild shiplift and ship transfer system for submarines, plus service and maintenance support Schedule: Delivery of shiplift in 2029
Value: MNOK 164
High visibility and tendering activity



1 Execution period and timing of contract awards may be impacted by external factors outside of Nekkar's control. Order intake/backlog does not include MUSD 24 option with ASMAR Chile or MNOK 164 contract with Norwegian Defence Estate Agency
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Techano Oceanlift | Q3 update
- Market & Sales
- companies
Financials the company's solutions
Operations Offshore

Intelligent offshore lifting & load handling solutions

Intellilift | Q3 update
Market & Sales • Extension of purchase order from Hanwha for drilling control system to existing rig • Tendering for drilling automation, simulators and other drilling controls • Revenue primarily driven by external drilling projects • EBITDA margins with upside potential • Drilling control system to Hanwha
Financials
- Operations
Data-driven performance for ocean-based industries
MNOK

Globetech | Q3 update
Market & Sales Financials • ~170 contracted vessels on recurring service agreements (+20 since acquisition) • High market activity from customer meetings and shipping conferences • Commercial synergies with Techano Oceanlift and Intellilift • YTD revenue of MNOK 64 - solid 20% year-on-year growth • Strong EBITDA levels YTD of ~20 % • Consolidated from 15 August 2024 (45 days) – 9 MNOK revenue in Nekkar Q3 • Post-acquisition integration progressing well and according to plan • Strategy and growth plan refined together with management • High travelling activity for technical crew driven by new vessels and upgrades for existing customer base
- Operations
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Full service maritime IT provider Securing operations at sea

Globetech: A new platform with multiple growth levers A strategic platform for continued investment 20% • Robust and capable management team • Attractive market and potential targets for consolidation and bolt-on acquisitions Niche maritime ICT provider with solid profitable growth • 10+ years track record of profitable growth and delivering solid financials • Repeat business & sticky customer base
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Multiple demand drivers for Globetech's offering



20%


disruption

Industry 4.0 Cyber security IoT & Robotics IMO &

1 2024b budget per 31. Dec 2023
Renewed stability and growth in FiiZK after successful 12-month turnaround

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Breakthrough contract
Delivery of 2 x Protectus closed fish cages to leading Norway-based fish farmer
- Market validation of new and improved closed fish cage product building on experience from the 20x previously delivered systems
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- strength = safe working platform
- extra escape protection and fish handling
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o 6 x seawater intakes at 30m water depth provide fresh, lice-free water to the cage
- and in the water column outside
- o System for automatic O2-regulation and advanced control and management system for automatic operation of the facility
• Innovative product features underline sustainability profile: o Perimeter of 156 metres and volume of approx. 30,000m3 o Specially designed floating steel collar with long lifespan and high o Heavy-duty 30,000m3 PVC tarpaulin bag as main barrier, with net for o Faeces and waste feed collected in sludge trap at the outlet o Sensor network continuously monitors water quality inside the cage
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Closed cage solutions in sea solves key challenges for fish farmers

Zero lice treatment experienced in FiiZK deliveries
PREDATOR ATTACKS
Reduced risk of predators such as bluefin tuna, seals, and jellyfish
Zero predators experienced in FiiZK deliveries

FJORD HEALTH
Improved fjord health as waste feed is filtered and collected
Significant growth in closed-caged farming technologies – upside with changes in regulations

Increased focus on fish welfare and environmental risk driving demand for FiiZK's products


FINANCIAL UPDATE
Nekkar financial highlights
Profit & Loss, Q3, YTD 2024
| Nekkar financial highlights | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit & Loss, Q3, YTD 2024 | Revenue | |||||
| MNOK | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | 2023 | |
| Revenue | 140 | 162 | 442 | 396 | 575 | |
| Syncrolift | 110 | 149 | 360 | 358 | 515 | |
| Intellilift | 12 | 6 | 31 | 25 | 34 | |
| Techano Oceanlift | 10 | 9 | 52 | 16 | 30 | |
| Globetech | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | Profitability |
| Other incl. eliminations | -2 | -2 | -10 | -2 | -5 | |
| EBITDA | 14 | 29 | 65 | 77 | 109 | |
| EBIT | 12 | 27 | 57 | 71 | 101 | |
| Net finance | 34 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 8 | |
| Profit (loss) before tax | 46 | 29 | 84 | 71 | 109 | |
| Income tax expense | 4 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 26 | |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 42 | 22 | 72 | 55 | 83 | |
| EBITDA margin | 10,3% | 17,8% | 14,7% | 19,3% | 18,9% | |
| last year |
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| Net capitalized development costs1 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 19 | |
| Order intake | 83 | 61 | 286 | 236 | 478 | |
| Order backlog | 704 | 747 | 704 | 747 | 803 | Sales |
| 0,40 | 0,20 | 0,68 | 0,49 | 0,78 | ||
| 1. Net of received funding | ||||||
| EPS (NOK) |

Revenue
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Profitability
- last year • Solid EPS for the quarter of 0.4 impacted by the contribution from FiiZK
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Sales
• Net capitalized development cost primarily include development cost related to a new series of offshore/subsea cranes in Techano and development of technology in Syncrolift
Balance sheet
Balance sheet, Q3 2024
| Balance sheet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Balance sheet, Q3 2024 | ||||
| 30.09.2024 | 30.06.2024 | 31.12.2023 | ||
| MNOK | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 196 | 77 | 67 | |
| Right of use assets | 16 | 13 | 14 | |
| Tangible assets | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| Financial assets | 78 | 48 | 49 | |
| Inventory | 22 | 18 | 12 | |
| Accrued non invoiced production | 162 | 144 | 144 | |
| Trade receivables Other short-term receivables |
94 25 |
71 36 |
85 6 |
milestones. |
| Derivative financial instruments | 4 | 4 | 20 | |
| Bank deposits | 159 | 227 | 194 | |
| Total assets | 765 | 646 | 601 | |
| Cash | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 37 | 26 | 18 | |
| Long term provision | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lease liabilities | 16 | 13 | 13 | |
| Trade payables | 42 | 36 | 57 | |
| Prepayments from customers | 42 | 56 | 39 | |
| Other current liabilities | 98 | 68 | 46 | |
| Total equity | 497 | 446 | 427 | |
| Total liabilities & equity | 765 | 646 | 601 | |
| 107 | ||||
| Net working capital | 119 | 124 |

Assets
- Intangible assets and goodwill increased by MNOK 119 in Q3 of which MNOK 114 is related to the acquisition of Globetech • MNOK 76 million of financial assets in Q3 are related to the investment in FiiZK, an increase from MNOK 47 in Q2 Working capital
- milestones.
- Working capital increase of MNOK 13 compared to Q2 influenced by Syncrolift projects reaching invoicing • Accrued non invoiced production and accounts receivables at high levels - expected to be converted to cash over the coming months • Quarter-end cash position of MNOK 159 impacted by the net cash effect of the Globetech acquisition of MNOK 56 (excluding FiiZK which is not consolidated) • Available credit facility; MNOK 200 provides additional financial flexibility Long term liabilities and equity • The long-term provision of MNOK 34 relates to an estimated cash payment for the remaining 33% stake of Globetech to be made in 2028 • No interest-bearing debt • Solid equity, representing a 65 % equity ratio
Cash
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29
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Cash flow
Cash flow development, Q3 2024

- Cash flow • Cash flow from business is negative at MNOK 1 in Q3 2024, driven by a slight increase in working capital
- Cash flow from purchase of treasury shares in the period of MNOK 11 • The net cash effect of the Globetech acquisition was MNOK 56 derived from a cash consideration of MNOK 66 less a cash balance at the acquisition date of MNOK 10 • The total net cash outflow for the quarter was MNOK 68. However, the company maintains a strong cash position of MNOK 159 at the end of the quarter -56
- 159
Nekkar's capital allocation strategy
Portfolio growth
Investments in existing portfolio companies to fuel organic growth while maintaining a strong balance sheet
Share buy-backs
New business
Strategic M&A to strengthen Nekkar's defined business segments
Innovation & R&D
Prudent development of Impact Technology Ventures to validate technology and market potential
| Available capital, Q3 |
2024 MNOK |
|---|---|
| Net cash |
159 |
| Undrawn credit facility |
200 |
| Total | 359 |
| Expecting continued going forward |
solid operational cash flow |
| Share buy-backs, Q3/23 |
– Q3/24 30.09.24 |
| Number of shares |
purchased 3,931,946 |
| Average price (NOK) |
9.521 |
| Total transaction value |
(NOK) 38,054,479 |
STRATEGIC UPDATE
earnings potential during past 12-18 months
Significant expansion of Nekkar's portfolio and


1 Revenue LTM Q3 24 including Globetech and FiiZK revenues
Nekkar combines industrial operating experience with long-term active ownership


Continued development and organic growth in existing operating companies

Nekkar portfolio, overview of maturity level and key focus areas

Demonstrated effective capital allocation with strategic and cost-effective acquisitions

2027 ambitions to reach 2+ bn NOK in revenues

Summary Q3 2024 & outlook
Summary Outlook




| Summary Q3 2024 & outlook | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Outlook |
| Strong net profit and EPS, while revenue and EBITDA was negatively affected by lower activity in Syncrolift |
Backlog provides good visibility for 2025 High tendering activity |
| Value-accretive acquisition of Globetech completed on 15 August, provides Nekkar with higher proportion of recurring |
Successful implementation of InteliWell's breakthrough award likely to open up further rig market opportunities xx |
| revenues going forward | Execution of backlog for two offshore cranes High tendering activity |
| Several recent important contract wins for Syncrolift | Continue growth in # vessels served Expand offering with adjacent services |
| Successful FiiZK turnaround, breakthrough award for Protectus validates new closed fish cage solution |
Substantial interest in closed fish cage solutions Breakthrough award for Protectus expected to generate further market opportunities |
| Next update: Q4 and interim full-year 2024 financial results (13 February 2025) |
Nekkar ASA Alternative performance measures

INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APMs)
Nekkar Group (Nekkar) discloses alternative performance measures in addition to those normally required by IFRS. Nekkar is of the opinion that APMs are providing enhanced insight into the operations and prospects of the company. APMs are used as an integral part of the management and board of directors' key performance measure reporting and controls. Furthermore, securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use such performance measures.
BASIS FOR PREPARATION
This presentation provides financial highlights for the third quarter and YTD September 2024 for Nekkar ASA. The consolidated financial statements for Q3 2024 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Statements, however the interim accounts do not include all the information required for a full financial statement and should therefore be read in connection with the audited consolidated financial statements of 2023.
The interim financial figures are not audited.
PROFIT MEASURES
EBITDA is short for "earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation" in the consolidated income statement.
EBIT is short for "earnings before interest and taxes". EBIT corresponds to "operating profit/loss" in the consolidated income statement.
Margins such as EBITDA and EBIT are used to compare relative profit between periods. The margins are calculated as EBITDA or EBIT divided by revenue.
ORDER INTAKE MEASURES
Order intake and order backlog are presented as APMs as they are indicators of the company's revenue generation and operations in the future.
Order intake includes new signed contracts in the period, in addition to expansion of existing contracts and any cancellations of contracts. For newbuild contracts, the order intake is based on the signed contract value excluding potential options and change orders.
Order backlog represents the estimated value of remaining work for signed contracts.