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REC Silicon

Investor Presentation Aug 15, 2023

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SECOND QUARTER 2023

PRESENTATION

DISCLAIMER

This presentation includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements and this presentation are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for REC Silicon ASA's (including subsidiaries and affiliates) lines of business. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and industries that are or will be major markets for REC Silicon ASA's businesses, energy prices, market acceptance of new products and services, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time in the presentation. Although REC Silicon ASA believes that its expectations and the presentation are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved or that the actual results will be as set out in the presentation. REC Silicon ASA makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the presentation, and neither REC Silicon ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use.

This presentation was prepared for the second quarter 2023 results on August 15, 2023. Information contained herein will not be updated. The following slides should be read and considered in connection with the information given orally during the presentation.

REC Silicon ASA shares have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act.

  • › Second Quarter Highlights
  • › Financial Review
  • › Semiconductor Materials
  • › Solar Materials
  • › Foundational Activity Update

SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • › Revenues up 26% QOQ, driven by increased silicon gas sales and higher semi grade poly prices
  • › Positive EBITDA contribution from Semiconductor segment, driven by higher volumes and seasonal lower energy cost.
  • › Semi Silicon Gas markets stabilizing, PV Poly remains weak
  • › Signed loan agreements totaling \$140M, repayment of the bond, Moses Lake restart and Butte investments
  • › FBR offtake agreement expected to be completed within the next month
  • › Ongoing discussions with Silicon Anode material producers and potential channel partners
  • › Moses Lake restart on track ready for November 1st startup

FINANCIAL REVIEW

(Millions USD) Q2-23 Q2-22 2022 Q1-23
Revenues \$36.7M
-
Polysilicon Sales volume increase
by 0.4% vs. Q1-23
-
Silicon Gas Sales volume increase
by 32.7% vs. Q1-23
Semiconductor Materials
Solar Materials
Other
\$ 36.6
0.1
0.1
\$ 44.9
0.0
0.1
\$ 147.4
0.2
0.2
\$
29.0
0.1
0.1
Revenues \$ 36.7 \$ 45.0 \$ 147.8 \$
29.1
EBITDA (\$8.5M)
-
Impacts:
Restart activities
-
Semiconductor Materials Segment
-
EBITDA
of \$10.1M
Semiconductor Materials
Solar Materials
Other
EBITDA
\$ 10.1
(11.4)
(7.2)
\$
(8.5)
\$
7.5
(3.3)
(5.2)
\$
(1.1)
\$
6.3
(19.9)
(21.3)
\$ (34.9)
\$
(3.4)
(11.7)
(8.0)
\$ (23.0)
Solar Materials Segment
-
Net Expense of \$11.4M
EBITDA Margin (23.0%) (2.4%) (23.6%) (79.2%)
Other
-
Net Expense of \$7.2M
Polysilicon Production
Polysilicon Sales
302 MT
184 MT
411 MT
489 MT
1,456 MT
1,502 MT
244 MT
183 MT
Silicon Gas Sales 849 MT 852 MT 2,718 MT 640 MT

SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS SEGMENT FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Revenues \$36.6M

  • 26.4% increase in revenues vs. Q1-23
  • Polysilicon Sales Volume 1.6% decrease vs. Q1-23
    • Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon decrease by 10.2%
  • Polysilicon Sales Price 60.1% increase vs. Q1-23
    • Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon 10.2% increase vs Q1-23
  • Silicon Gas Sales Volume 32.7% increase vs. Q1-23
  • Silicon Gas Sales Price 13.3% decrease vs. Q1-23

EBITDA Contribution \$10.1M

  • \$13.5M increase in EBITDA contributed vs. Q1-23
  • Increased production volumes
    • 24.2% increase in polysilicon production vs. Q1-23 (59MT)
  • Decreased energy costs

CASH FLOWS

June 30, 2023 Cash Balance \$15.0M (\$34.1M) Decrease in Cash During Q2'23

Cash Flows From Operating Activities (\$22.4M)

  • (\$8.5M) EBITDA
  • (\$3.7M) Working Capital
    • (\$3.2M) Increase in inventories
    • \$1.4M Increase in receivables
    • (\$1.9M) Decrease in payables
  • (\$10.3M) Interest paid
  • \$0.1M Other items

Cash Outflows From Investing Activities (\$41.5M)

  • (\$42.2M) Capital Expenditures
  • \$0.7M Proceeds from sale of asset

Cash Flows From Financing Activities \$29.2M

  • (\$110.0M) Repayment of USD Bond
  • \$140.0M Term loans
  • (\$0.8M) Payment of Lease Liabilities

Foreign Exchange Effect \$0.7M

Nominal Debt \$213.0M

  • \$29.2M Increase during Q2-23
    • \$30.0 Change in Debt
    • (\$0.8M) Changes in Lease Liabilities

Nominal Net Debt \$198.0M

  • \$63.3M Increase During Q2-23
    • \$34.1M Decrease in Cash
    • \$29.2M Increase in Nominal Debt

Debt Maturity Profile (USD Million)

SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS

Silicon Gas Sales

  • 849MT Shipped in Q2-23
    • 32.7% Volume increase vs. Q1-23
  • Silicon gas sales price 13.3% decrease vs. Q1-23

Semiconductor remains challenged

  • Industry participants project we are at or near a stabilized bottom for now
  • Inventory drawdown and decreased orders on gases for advanced devices through the remainder of 2023
  • Selling into alternative markets (PV and FPD) for volume capture

No change to fundamental opportunity

  • Additional new fabrication facility investments announced and started
  • New technology nodes require more of our gas products
  • Our new DCS capacity is coming online in Q3

Silicon Gas Sales Volumes (MT)

SEMICONDUCTOR GRADE POLYSILICON

Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon Sales

  • 143MT Shipped in Q2-23
    • Increase of 50% compared to Q1-23
    • Semiconductor grade polysilicon price 10.2% increase vs Q1-23

Seasonality, production reduction, and deferrals

  • CZ Polysilicon soft demand reflected by muted silicon wafer demand
  • FZ Polysilicon demand stable with high visibility
  • Continuing activity to mitigate affects of regional electricity imbalance
  • Production balanced with periodic electricity costs
  • Further price increases on product
  • Hedge on a portion of electricity demand

Semiconductor Grade Polysilicon Sales Volumes (MT)

Note: Excludes 165MT of Non-Recurring Teardrop Sales in Q2'21

SOLAR MATERIALS UPDATE

Solar installations in Q2 2023 remain strong

  • Total year forecast now predicted above 340GW

Prices declined in Q2

  • China prices experienced sharp decline
    • Down ~500% YOY
    • Down ~300% in Q2 compared to Q1
    • Outside China polysilicon prices slower decline
      • Down ~22.5% in Q2 compared to Q1

New plant expansions

  • China polysilicon at record production levels
  • Companies continue to make announcements on new Module/Cell expansions in the United States

Polysilicon Pricing USD/KG

Source: PV Insights

MOSES LAKE RESTART UPDATE

Moving towards startup

  • Modified FBR Reactors ready for startup
  • FBR Reactor successful inert trial run
  • Silane Unit (3.0) modifications to be completed in September
  • Silane Unit (3.0) mechanical integrity inspections completed
  • Product Handling system installation ongoing mechanically complete in October
  • Testing and recommissioning of equipment underway
  • Lab construction is ongoing

Ramp-up target of November 1st

  • Hiring activity continues in line with plan
  • 86% of project budget spent or under contract

FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVITY UPDATE

FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVITY UPDATE

Contracts

  • FBR Polysilicon offtake agreement with Hanwha expected to be completed within the next month
  • Supply discussions are ongoing with multiple Silane based Silicon Anode material producers and potential channel partners such as Hanwha Corp

Financing plan

  • \$110M loan for repayment of bond in April
  • \$ 30M one-year corporate bank loan finalized in June
  • \$100M three-year term loan finalized in July
  • Final tranche of financing (\$40 million) expected by the end of Q3

Operational

  • Moses Lake startup to begin November 1st
  • Extensive evaluations of Butte electricity and product portfolio ongoing
  • DCS expansion mechanically complete and starting up this month
  • Qualifications begin this year for new DCS product
  • Yulin JV share sale process continues to be extended

Framework

  • CHIPS Act now evaluating funding available for "material" suppliers to Semiconductor industry in United States

SUMMARY

  • › Underlying operational performance in line with muted Semiconductor market and challenging regional electricity short market
  • › Necessary financing of Moses Lake restart and Butte upgrades secured
  • › Polysilicon long term offtake contract final completion expected within the next month
  • › Moses Lake on track for November 1, 2023 restart

Thank You

Q3 2023 Reporting November 15, 2023

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