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Saga Pure Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Nov 10, 2021

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Saga Pure Q3 2021 report

Highlights 3
Consolidated condensed statement of comprehensive income 5
Consolidated condensed statement of financial position 6
Consolidated condensed cash flow statement7
Consolidated condensed statement of changes in equity7
Notes to the financial statements10

Highlights

NOK 1000 Jul-Sep 2021 Jul-Sep 2020 Jan-Sep 2021 Jan-Sep
2020
(unaudited) Restated* (unaudited) Restated*
Operating revenues - - 106 414 -
Operating profit (-loss) before depreciation
(EBITDA) (1)
-10 914 -3 529 139 081 -57 875
Operating profit/(-loss) (EBIT) (2) -10 918 -3 535 139 066 -57 893
Net profit/(-loss) from continuing operations -10 254 -3 434 141 066 -53 682
Profit (loss) from discontinuing operations - 286 - 3 599
Total comprehensive income total operations -10 254 -3 148 141 066 -53 682
Basic earnings per share NOK (3) -0.02 -0.01 0.30 -0.21
Diluted earnings per share NOK (3) -0.02 -0.01 0.28 -0.21

(1) EBITDA can be calculated from the statement of income by deducting interest income, interest expenses and depreciation from the profit/(loss) before taxes.

(2) EBIT can be calculated from the statement of income by deducting interest income and interest expenses from the profit/(loss) before taxes.

(3) Basic earnings per shares is calculated by dividing shareholders earnings for the period by the average number of outstanding shares in the period. Diluted earnings per shares is calculated by adding potential shares with dilutive effect, in this case average issued equity options, to the average number of outstanding shares..

* Restated to reflect accounting impact of the disposal of Vallhall in Q4 20

Financial results

Saga Pure Group ("The Group") reports a net total comprehensive income for the third quarter 2021 of NOK - 10.3 million. (NOK 141.1 million for the first nine months of 2021).

EBITDA for the third quarter 2021 was NOK -10.9 million. (NOK 139.1 million for the first nine months of 2021).

The Group had a loss from financial investments of NOK 1.2 million in the third quarter. (NOK 106.4 million in gain for the first nine months of 2021).

The average number of outstanding shares in the quarter was 478,878,423. Total number of outstanding shares quarter end was also 478,878,423.

The Group had a cash holding of NOK 704.0 million at the end of third quarter, versus NOK 795.6 million per end of second quarter.

In the third quarter the Group distributed dividends of 0.1 per share, total NOK 47.9 million. NOK 30.0 million was invested in Bergen Carbon Solution, and net NOK 11.5 million was invested in non-current investment. The Group also invested 9.6 million in Heimdall Power AS, which was not settled by the end of the quarter, and therefore is not reflected in the cash movements.

The Group's condensed unaudited financial statements for the third quarter of 2021 are enclosed.

Company development and investments

The Group exercised its option for a private placement of 4.978.000 shares in Bergen Carbon Solution AS ("BCS") at a total consideration of NOK 30 million. The fair value of this placement alone, based on the quoted share price per end of third quarter, was NOK 162.3 million.

The Groups holds 28.0 % ownership of the company at the end of the quarter. The total fair value of the BCS investment was MNOK 340.8, based on the quoted share price per end of the quarter. The fair value is not reflected in the Groups accounts as the investment is classified as an associate accounted by the equity-method.

At end of the quarter the total carrying value of all associates amounts to NOK 92.8 million.

The Group held investments classified as non-current financial assets with a fair value of NOK 201.1 million. The fair value of the investments by the end of third quarter was as follows:

Horisont Energi AS NOK 90 million
Heimdall Power AS NOK 95 million
CRC Holding B.V. (Pryme) NOK 16 million

Changes in market-value for these investments resulted in a gain of NOK 1.5 million for the third quarter. No disposals were made during the quarter, but an additional investment of NOK 9.6 million was made in Heimdall Power AS.

The Group also held current financial investments with a fair value of 33 million at the end of the quarter. The current investment portfolio contributed with a net loss of of 2.7 million in the third quarter.

Outlook

Focus on renewable energy and the transition towards a more sustainable future is gaining momentum, supported by ever-stronger policy measures from governments around the world. Alongside evaluating a number of investment opportunities Saga Pure is focused on building a team of strong and broad industrial competence in accordance with the new investment strategy. With no interest bearing debt, and substantial cash following the disposal of the former investments and recent private placements, the Group is well positioned for pursuing new possibilities within the new strategy. Covid-19 may affect the Group both through the equitymarket and through operations. The extent of impact and duration of the effects of the pandemic is difficult to predict. However, the Group will take appropriate measures both regarding health and safety issues regarding the pandemic effects, as well as for the protection of its investments. The concrete measures will be dependent on the development as it unfolds going forward.

Forward-looking statements

Matters discussed in this report may constitute forwardlooking statements. The forward-looking statements in this report are based on various assumptions, many of which are based upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, which are difficult to predict and beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

Oslo, 9 November 2021

The Board of Directors

Consolidated condensed statement of comprehensive income

NOK 1000 Jul-Sep 2021 Jul-Sep 2020 Jan-Sep 2021 Jan-Sep 2020
(unaudited) Restated* (unaudited) Restated*
Net gain from financial investments - - 106 414 -
Operating revenues - - 106 414 -
General administrative expense 6 949 2 602 16 984 7 406
Depreciation 4 6 16 18
Net loss from financial investments 1 219 915 - 50 500
Operating expenses 8 172 3 523 17 000 57 925
Profit/(-loss) from associates -2 692 - 49 -
792
Operating profit/(-loss) - 10 864 -3 523 139 205 -57 925
Interest income 664 100 2 007 614
Interest expense -0 0 -7 -2
Other financial items -55 -12 -140 31
Net financial items 609 89 1 860 643
Taxes - - - -
Net profit/(-loss) from continuing operations -10 254 -3 434 141 066 -57 281
Profit (loss) from discontinuing operations - 286 - 3 599
Net profit/(-loss) from total operations -10 254 -3 148 141 066 -53 682
Other comprehensive income - - - -
Total comprehensive income -10 254 -3 148 141 066 -53 682
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests - 131 - 1 969
Shareholders' interests -10 254 -3 279 141 066 -55 651
Basic earnings per share NOK -0,02 -0,01 0,30 -0,21
Diluted earnings per share NOK -0,02 -0,01 0,28 -0,21
Average number of shares in the period 478 878 423 266 149 831 476 675 689 266 149 831
Number of shares outstanding at period end 478 878 423 266 149 831 478 878 423 266 149 831

* Restated to reflect accounting impact of the disposal of Vallhall in Q4 20

Consolidated condensed statement of financial position

NOK 1000 30.09.2021 31.12.2020
(unaudited) (audited)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Associates 92 811 30 003
Non-current financial assets 201 090 276 447
Fixed Assets - 16
Total non-current assets 293 900 306 465
Current assets
Other current assets 339 385
Current financial investments 32 609 -
Restricted cash (Note 4) - 85 000
Cash and equivalents 704 044 391 113
Total current assets 736 992 476 497
TOTAL ASSETS 1 030 892 782 963
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 4 789 4 391
Other equity 1 160 143 1 059 771
Total paid-in-capital 1 164 932 1 064 163
Accumulated losses -150 732 -291 798
Total equity 1 014 200 772 365
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities (note 3) 2 462 5 922
Total non-current liabilities 2 462 5 922
Current liabilities
Other current liabilities and accruals 14 231 4 676
Total current liabilities 14 231 4 676
Total liabilities 16 693 10 598
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 030 892 782 963

Consolidated condensed cash flow statement

NOK 1000 Jul-Sep
2021
Jan-Sep
2021
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Dec
2020
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Net profit/(-loss) from continuing operations -10 254 141 066 -57 281 155 974
Profit (loss) from discontinuing operations - - 3 599 22 988
Profit before tax total operations -10 254 141 066 -53 682 178 962
Gain on disposal of discontinued business - - -3 599 -19 389
Options and share program 1 093 -1 119 - 6 144
Result from associates 2 692 -49 792 - -
Depreciation 4 16 18 1 036
Net loss/(-gain) from financial investments 1 219 -106 414 50 500 -172 888
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) - - -5 -5
Interest received - - -25 -25
Income tax paid - - - -55
Changes in other accrued income and expenditure 3 029 1 -1 516 24
Net cash flow from operating activities -2 218 -16
242
-8 309 -6 196
Cash reclassified as held for sale/discontinued business - - -11 334 -
Investment in non-current financial assets and associates -29 997 -216 001 - -92 554
Divestment in non-current financial assets and associates - 395 739 51 534 175 701
Net divestment/(-investment) trading -11 468 -33 993 21 120 39 210
Dividends received - - 2 958 2 284
Net cash effect disposal of subsidiaries - - - 28 783
Receivable - - 340 340
Interest received - - 25 25
Net cash flow from investing activities -41 466 145 746 64 644 153 789
Share issue net of costs* - 231 316 - 212 503
Repayments of long term borrowings - - - -1 000
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests - - - -2 442
Distributions to controlling interests -47 888 -47 888 -53 230 -53 230
Net cash flow from financing activities -47 888 183 428 -53 230 155 831
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -91 572 312 931 3 105 303 424
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 795
616
391 113 87 684 87 684
Net foreign exchange differences (unrealised) - - 5 5
Cash and equivalents at end of period 704 044 704 044 90 794 391 113

* Share issue of net MNOK 85, as completed 29 December 2020, classified as restricted cash in 2020, cash effect in 2021.

Consolidated condensed statement of changes in equity

Jan-Sep 2021 (Unaudited)
NOK 1000
Issued
capital
Other
equity
Accumulated
losses
Total
Equity as of 1 January 2021 4 391 1 059 771 -291 798 772 365
Net profit/(-loss) - - 141 066 141 066
Total comprehensive income - - 141 066 141 066
Dividends to controlling interests - -47 888 - -47 888
Share issue 397 148 610 - 149 007
Share issue costs - -2 691 - -2 691
Options and share program (note 3) - 2 341 - 2 341
Equity per ending balance 30 September
2021
4 789 1 160 143 -150 732 1 014 200
Jan-Sep 2020
(Unaudited)
NOK 1000
Issued
capital
Other
equity
Accumulated
losses
Other
reserves
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Equity as of 1 January
2020
2 661 819 655 -468 791 -2 648 20 156 371 032
Net profit/(-loss)
continuing operations
- - -57 281 - - -57 281
Net profit/(-loss)
discontinuing operations
- - 1 630 - 1 969 3 599
Total comprehensive
income
- - -55 651 - 1 969 -53 682
Dividends to controlling
interests
- -53 230 - - - -53 230
Dividends to non
controlling interests
- - - - -2 442 -2 442
Equity per ending
balance 30 September
2020
2 661 766 425 -524 442 -2 648 19 683 261 679
Jan-Dec 2020 (Audited)
NOK 1000
Issued
capital
Other equity Accumulated
losses
Other
reserves
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Equity as of 1 January
2020
2 661 819 655 -468 791 -2 648 20 156 371 032
Net profit/(-loss)
continuing operations
- - 155 974 - - 155 974
Net profit/(-loss)
discontinuing operations
- - 21 019 - 1 969 22 988
Total comprehensive
income
- - 176 993 - 1 969 178 962
Dividends to controlling
interests
- -53 230 - - - -53 230
Dividends to non
controlling interests
- - - - -2 442 -2 442
Disposal of minorities - -2 648 - 2 648 -19 683 -19 683
Share issue 1 730 301 370 - - - 303 100
Share issue costs - -5 597 - - - -5 597
Options and share
program (note 7)
- 222 - - - 222
Equity per ending
balance 31 December
2020
4 391 1 059 771 -291 798 - - 772 365

Notes to the financial statements

Note 1 – Basis for preparation

The Company's condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as approved by the EU and requirements in the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This condensed interim financial statement for the third quarter is approved by the Board of Directors on 9 November 2021.

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the condensed interim financial statements are consistent with those presented in the Annual Report of 2020.

Foreign currency

The financial statements are presented in NOK. NOK is also the functional currency for the Company.

Note 2 – Operating Segments

In October 2020 the Group disposed of the lease and operation of property-segment, accordingly the Group have currently only one active segment (Investments)

Investment Vallhall Other Total
Segment
information
NOK 1000
Jan
Sep
2021
Jan
Sep
2020
Jan
Dec
2020
Jan
Sep
2021
Jan
Sep
2020
Jan
Dec
2020
Jan
Sep
2021
Jan
Sep
2020
Jan
Dec
2020
Jan
Sep
2021
Jan
Sep
2020
Jan
Dec
2020
Income
Net gain/loss
on
investments 106 414 -50 500 174 476 - - - 106 414 -50 500 174 476
Total income 106 414 -50 500 174 476 - - - - - - 106 414 -50 500 174 476
Operating
expenses -
excluding
loss in
investments
17 000 7 424 19 329 -
-
-
-
-
-
17 000 7 424 19 329
Net
operating
profit/loss
from
continuing
operations
141 066 -57 281 155 974 - - - - - - 141 066 -57 281 155 974
Profit (loss)
from
discontinuing
operations - - - - 3 599 22 988 - 3 599 22 988
30 Sep
2021
30 Sep
2020
31 Dec
2020
30 Jun
2021
30 Sep
2020
31 Dec
2020
30 Jun
2021
30 Jun
2020
31 Dec
2020
30 Sep
2021
30 Sep
2020
31 Dec
2020
Assets
Liabilities
1 030 892
16 693
226 323
3 209
782 963
10 598
-
-
99 667
61 103
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 030 892
16 693
325 990
64 312
782 963
10 598

Note 3 – Options and share program

In the equity-settled option and share program, additional 9,000,000 options was issued to new employees in first quarter, bringing the total of issued options to 27,000,000. No additional options were issued during second and third quarter. The current vesting periods of the program is ending in the period between 19 April 2022 and 11 June 2024. The cost of the options in the third quarter amounts to 1.1 million as straight line initial fair value costs. No additional reserves was made for social security costs, as the share price, adjusted for dividend was unchanged in the third quarter. Total reserves of 2.5 million is made for social security, booked as non-current liabilities

Note 4 – Restricted cash

The Group had 85 million as short-term restricted cash as per end of 2020. The cash related to the net cash of the private placement of 30 million shares at 2.9 NOK per shares, as registered at 30 December 2020. The cash was released from the deposited account at 4 January 2021.

Note 5 – 20 largest investors

Name Shares Of total shares
1 *ØYSTEIN STRAY SPETALEN 172 841 799 36,09 %
2 *TYCOON INDUSTRIER AS 28 550 000 5,96 %
3 **SIMONSEN INVEST AS 20 000 000 4,18 %
4 CLEARSTREAM BANKING S.A. 19 275 879 4,03 %
5 DALLAS ASSET MANAGEMENT AS 9 187 461 1,92 %
6 OLA STORMYR HOLDING AS 5 820 413 1,22 %
7 NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 4 675 079 0,98 %
8 MELCHER HOLDING AS 4 400 000 0,92 %
9 FRØILAND INVEST AS 3 454 554 0,72 %
10 Nordnet Bank AB 3 389 083 0,71 %
11 ATLE SANDVIK PEDERSEN 3 050 000 0,64 %
12 KVANTIA AS 3 045 000 0,64 %
13 SPAR KAPITAL INVESTOR AS 2 515 016 0,53 %
14 ***HANEKAMB INVEST AS 2 300 000 0,48 %
15 ****EL INVESTMENT AS 2 300 000 0,48 %
16 HEGE BAKKEN 2 211 580 0,46 %
17 NORDA ASA 2 185 611 0,46 %
18 BJØRN HÅVARD BRÆNDEN 2 005 988 0,42 %
19 ROY HAGEN 2 000 000 0,42 %
20 TORSTEIN INGVALD TVENGE 2 000 000 0,42 %
Total 295 207 463 61,65 %
Total outstanding shares 478 878 423 100,00 %

* Board member/controlled by Board member Øystein Stray Spetalen

** Controlled by Bjørn Simonsen, CEO of Saga Pure

***Controlled by Martin Nes, Chairman of the Board

**** Controlled by Espen Lundaas, CFO of Saga Pure

4 CLEARSTREAM BANKING S.A. 19 275 879 4,03 % 5 DALLAS ASSET MANAGEMENT AS 9 187 461 1,92 % Title: Saga Pure Q3 2021 report Saga Pure ASA

The Group had 85 million as short-term restricted cash as per end of 2020. The cash related to the net cash of the private placement of 30 million shares at 2.9 NOK per shares, as registered at 30 December 2020. The cash was released from

Name Shares Of total shares *ØYSTEIN STRAY SPETALEN 172 841 799 36,09 % *TYCOON INDUSTRIER AS 28 550 000 5,96 % **SIMONSEN INVEST AS 20 000 000 4,18 %

***HANEKAMB INVEST AS 2 300 000 0,48 % ****EL INVESTMENT AS 2 300 000 0,48 % HEGE BAKKEN 2 211 580 0,46 % NORDA ASA 2 185 611 0,46 % BJØRN HÅVARD BRÆNDEN 2 005 988 0,42 % ROY HAGEN 2 000 000 0,42 % TORSTEIN INGVALD TVENGE 2 000 000 0,42 % Total 295 207 463 61,65 % Total outstanding shares 478 878 423 100,00 %

6 OLA STORMYR HOLDING AS 5 820 413 1,22 % 7 NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 4 675 079 0,98 % Published date: 10 November 2021

Saga Pure Q3 2021 report

Note 4 – Restricted cash

the deposited account at 4 January 2021.

Note 5 – 20 largest investors

8 MELCHER HOLDING AS 4 400 000 0,92 % 9 FRØILAND INVEST AS 3 454 554 0,72 % [email protected]

* Board member/controlled by Board member Øystein Stray Spetalen

** Controlled by Bjørn Simonsen, CEO of Saga Pure ***Controlled by Martin Nes, Chairman of the Board **** Controlled by Espen Lundaas, CFO of Saga Pure

10 Nordnet Bank AB 3 389 083 0,71 % 11 ATLE SANDVIK PEDERSEN 3 050 000 0,64 % Sjølyst Plass 2, 0278 Oslo, Norway

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12 KVANTIA AS 3 045 000 0,64 % 13 SPAR KAPITAL INVESTOR AS 2 515 016 0,53 % The publication can be downloaded on sagapure.com