Investor Presentation • May 14, 2024
Investor Presentation
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CEO Gunnar Moe & CFO Erlend Høyen Mo i Rana, 14 May 2024

This presentation has been prepared by Rana Gruber ASA (the "Company") solely for information purposes.
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For APM definitions, please refer to the appendix to the condensed interim financial statements. Quarterly figures are unaudited.

Strong operational performance both in mine and in processing plant
Reduced iron ore prices from strong levels in fourth quarter.
One planned shipment was delayed due to Easter and port capacity issues, pushing it to the second quarter.
Thirteen quarter in a row with dividends. Board of directors decided to pay out a quarterly dividend of NOK 1.29/share
470 mt Produced 1.29 NOK/share Dividend 573 NOK/mt Cash cost 285 NOK million Revenues
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One production-related less severe incident in the quarter leading to short absence from work.
Environment and sustainability report for 2023 published. Improving our positions as a front runner related to carbon emissions with 7.17 kg per ton concentrate produced.
Positive feedback from "The Norwegian Railway Directorate" related to electrification of "Nordlandsbanen" from Mo i Rana to the mine area.
Safety focus to be maintained and prioritised to secure a safe working environment




- Lower iron ore prices and one delayed shipment

* Mainly consisting of onward billing of freight costs related to magnetite shipments, as well as minor sales of equipment and services.



Amountsin NOK million (Except where otherwise stated)
| Q1 2024 |
Q4 2022 |
Change (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 285,1 | 493,0 | -42.2 % |
| Raw materials and consumables used | -106,2 | -102,0 | 4.2 % |
| Other costs | -168,8 | -143,9 | 17.3 % |
| Change in inventory | 45,7 | -20,8 | -319.7 % |
| EBITDA | 55,7 | 226,3 | -75.4 % |
| Depreciation | -44,7 | -39,7 | 12.7 % |
| EBIT | 11,0 | 186,6 | -94.1 % |
| Net financial income/(expences) |
161,0 | -61,7 | -360.8 % |
| Pre tax profit | 172,0 | 124,9 | 37.7 % |
| Tax | -37,8 | -27,5 | 37.7 % |
| Net profit | 134,2 | 97,4 | 37.7 % |
| Adjustments* | -84,6 | 69,2 | -222.2 % |
| Tax on adjustments | 18,6 | -15,2 | -222.2 % |
| Adjusted net profit |
68,2 | 151,4 | -55.0 % |

* For explanation, please see the appendix to the interim financial statements.



*The operating cash flow is before changes in working capital and taxes.


*The interest-bearing debt consists of lease and rent obligations. The company has an unused credit facility of NOK 100 million.

Strong operational performance both in mine and in processing plant
Lower iron ore prices from high levels in the end of 2024. Positive development in prices in the start of the second quarter.
One planned shipment was delayed due to Easter and port capacity issues, pushing it to the second quarter.
Solid track record over 60 years, and on track to deliver iron ore concentrate of 65 per cent and increased magnetite production.
13 consecutive quarters of dividends payments – NOK 1.2 billion in total since listing in February 2021


Contact: [email protected] Next report: Q2 2024 – 27 August 2024


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