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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