Quarterly Report • Apr 30, 2024
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2024
Scatec ASA First quarter 2024
Over the last months, we have inaugurated our two largest plants constructed to date, Mendubim in Brazil and Kenhardt in South Africa. In addition, we also started commercial operation of the Sukkur plant in Pakistan, and we had the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Mmadinare Solar Complex in Botswana. It is with immense pride I have participated in these celebrations, seeing how the projects contribute to driving the green transition and positively impact the local communities and the life of individuals. In Q1, the effect of the plants coming into operation also starts to be visible in our Power Production segment, with proportionate EBITDA increasing by 23% to NOK 870 million.
Power production delivered 901 GWh in the quarter, up from 887 same quarter last year. The increase comes from the new projects coming online, while we also divested some projects last year and El Niño has impacted negatively in the Philippines.
In the quarter, we also commenced construction at the 273 MW Grootfontein plant in South Africa and the first 60 MW of the 120 MW solar complex in Botswana, securing development and construction revenues of NOK 2.5 billion.
At the end of the first quarter the total project pipeline was 10.8 GW, with a 63% share of solar projects and more than 90% in our focus markets. Our backlog consists of five projects totalling 685 MW including solar, battery storage and renewable capacity for green hydrogen. During the first quarter two projects totalling 333 MW were moved from backlog to construction. We continue to seek value
accretive opportunities in our markets, and I am pleased with Scatec signing a 10-year power purchase agreement in Brazil with Statkraft, a leading renewable energy generator also in Brazil. This enables us to move forward with a 142 MW solar project.
In addition, we launched our "Lyra Energy" trading platform in South Africa, with renowned local partners Stanlib and Standard Bank. Lyra is a platform that offers distributed access to affordable and predictable utility-scale renewable energy to medium and large commercial and industrial (C&I) players, strengthening our position in South Africa.
The beginning of the year has also been impacted by continued geopolitical turbulence and on the macro-economic side, inflation and interest rates are not fully tamed yet, with the 10-year US treasury bond moving up above 4.5 again.

In this environment, we have extended our maturity profile through successful issuance of a NOK 1.75 billion 4-year senior unsecured Green bond, and refinancing of a the USD 150 million Green Term Loan with new maturity in Q4 2027, and new terms and extension of the USD 180 Revolving Credit Facility until Q3 2027 – all at attractive rates.
2024 is off to a good start with EBITDA growth in the Power Production segment, new projects entering construction and also pipeline and backlog projects maturing. We are committed to our selffunded, disciplined growth plan and I would like to thank our team for the fantastic achievements we have celebrated this quarter.
All figures on this page are Proportionate financials, see Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition 1) Amounts from same period last year in brackets
Revenues and other income 1,226 NOK million Q1 2023: 2,626 EBITDA 848 NOK million Q1 2023: 765 Power Production 901 GWh Q1 2023: 887 EBIT 429 NOK million Q1 2023: 405
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| NOK million | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportionate Financials 1) 3) | ||||
| Revenues and other income | 1,226 | 1,589 | 2,626 | 12,372 |
| Power Production | 1,062 | 1,044 | 885 | 4,144 |
| Development & Construction | 152 | 532 | 1,728 | 8,177 |
| Corporate | 12 | 14 | 13 | 50 |
| EBITDA 3) | 848 | 808 | 765 | 3,845 |
| Power Production | 870 | 824 | 707 | 3,334 |
| Development & Construction | 7 | 7 | 96 | 672 |
| Corporate | -29 | -23 | -39 | -162 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 429 | 463 | 405 | 2,152 |
| Power Production | 462 | 488 | 403 | 1,743 |
| Development & Construction | 6 | 8 | 49 | 607 |
| Corporate | -39 | -33 | -47 | -198 |
| bearing debt 3) Net interest- |
21,792 | 20,786 | 20,279 | 20,786 |
| Scatec's share of distributions from power plant companies | 144 | 418 | 202 | 914 |
| Power Production (GWh) | 901 | 811 | 887 | 3,615 |
| Power Production (GWh) 100% 2) | 2,142 | 1,918 | 2,106 | 8,540 |
1) The segment reporting structure was changed effective as of 1 January 2024 and comparable figures for 2023 have been restated 2) Production volume on 100% basis from all entities, including JV companies
| NOK million | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated IFRS Financials | ||||
| Revenues and other income | 1,281 | 1,624 | 919 | 4,721 |
| EBITDA 3) | 1,016 | 1,348 | 629 | 3,567 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 643 | 1,103 | 353 | 2,625 |
| Profit/(loss) | -26 | 724 | -98 | 1,122 |
| Basic earnings per share | -0.73 | 2.80 | -1.02 | 3.95 |
| bearing debt 3) Net interest- |
24,695 | 23,284 | 22,257 | 23,284 |
3) See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition


Revenues and other income increased by 20% compared to last year, mainly driven by Kenhardt in South Africa which started commercial operations in the previous quarter. In addition, Scatec signed a settlement agreement and an amended PPA with ENEE in Honduras and recognised NOK 85 million in one-off compensation. The quarter was also positively impacted by high payment levels in Ukraine and a gain of NOK 33 million from sale in Brazil after Alunorte entered the Mendubim project with a 10% economic interest.
The revenue increase was partly offset by divestments in 2023 and decreased revenues in the Philippines in the quarter mainly due to lower inflows caused by El Nino. Power production was impacted by the same factors and delivered 901 GWh compared to 887 GWh last year with plant availability close to 100%. Adjusted for divestments power production increased by 20%.
Power production EBITDA increased by a total of 23% to NOK 870 million due to the factors above. New projects in operation and currency effects led to an 8% increase in operating expenses.
Scatec also delivered a solid EBIT increased by NOK 59 million driven by the EBITDA increase, partly offset by a NOK 60 million impairment in Honduras reflecting the lower tariff in the amended PPA. Depreciation increased year-on-year due to the new plants in operation, partly offset by divested entities.
Cash flow to Equity increased by 35% to NOK 363, positively impacted by the strong EBITDA generation and NOK 83 million in proceeds from the divested shares in the Mendubim project in Brazil.
| NOK million 1) | Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q4 2023 FY 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue and other income | 1,062 | 885 | 1,044 | 4,150 |
| Operating expenses | -192 | -178 | -222 | -815 |
| EBITDA | 870 | 707 | 824 | 3,334 |
| EBITDA margin | 82% | 80% | 79% | 80% |
| EBIT | 462 | 403 | 489 | 1,743 |
| Cash flow to equity | 363 | 268 | 424 | 1,759 |
1) See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition


23% EBITDA increase QoQ driven by new plants in operation and settlement in Honduras MNOK EBITDA

During the quarter Scatec finalised construction and reached commercial operations for Mendubim in Brazil and Sukkur in Pakistan, while starting construction in South Africa and Botswana.
Projects under construction generated NOK 152 million of revenues in the quarter. NOK 65 million of contingencies related to Kenhardt were further released, leading to a gross margin of 49%. The underlying gross margin for the new projects under construction was 9%. Operating expenses were reduced to NOK 68 million based on continued focus on managing costs.
EBITDA ended at NOK 7 million (96) and Cash flow to Equity at NOK 5 million (88) in the quarter explained by the above.
| NOK million 1) | Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q4 2023 FY 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue and other income | 152 | 1,728 | 532 | 8,177 |
| Gross profit | 75 | 190 | 79 | 994 |
| Operating expenses | -68 | -94 | -73 | -322 |
| EBITDA | 7 | 96 | 7 | 672 |
| EBIT | 6 | 49 | 8 | 607 |
| Cash flow to equity | 5 | 88 | 11 | 555 |
1) See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition
In addition to the projects under construction, Scatec holds a solid portfolio of projects in backlog and pipeline. The backlog consists of four projects totalling 685 MW including solar, battery storage and renewable capacity for green hydrogen.
The decision to start construction of the 273 MW solar in South Africa and 60 MW solar in Botswana backlog projects in the quarter were based on strong business cases meeting Scatec's investment hurdles, final governmental approvals, completion of project finance processes and component price development.
During the quarter, Scatec secured a 10-year PPA with Statkraft for the sales of 75% of the energy produced for the 142 MW solar plant in Brazil and the project was moved into backlog.
Scatec continues to high-grade the pipeline, focusing on project locations, timelines, maturity and value creation. At the end of the first quarter the total project pipeline was 10,836 MW, with a 63% share of solar projects and more than 90% in focus markets.
The pipeline projects are in different stages of development and maturity, but they are typically in markets with an established government framework for renewables.
Maturing pipeline fueling attractive growth dominated by attractive solar PV projects in our focus markets

333 MW of backlog projects started construction in the first quarter
| Location | Q1 2024 Capacity (MW) |
Q1 2023 Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|
| Project backlog 2) | 685 | 953 |
| Project pipeline 2) | 10,836 | 13,166 |
| Total | 11,521 | 14,119 |
1) Status per reporting date
2) See other definitions
Corporate revenues were in line with last year. Operating expenses decreased by NOK 10 million compared to the same quarter last year driven by the cost efficiency programme.
Cash flow to Equity for the Corporate segment was NOK -225 million explained by amortisation and interest costs on corporate debt.
| NOK million 1) | Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q4 2023 FY 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue and other income | 12 | 13 | 14 | 50 |
| Operating expenses | -41 | -52 | -38 | -212 |
| EBITDA | -29 | -39 | -23 | -162 |
| EBIT | -39 | -47 | -33 | -198 |
| Cash flow to equity | -225 | -157 | -187 | -716 |
1) See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition
For further details on financial results for segment reporting on a country -by -country basis please refer to Scatec's 'Q1 2024 historical financial information published on Scatec's web page.

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Full-year 2024 EBITDA estimate increased by NOK 350 million for Power production reflecting strong first quarter performance, FX effects and inclusion of the Services segment.
Second quarter 2024 power production is estimated at 1,000-1,100 GWh on proportionate basis.
In the Philippines, EBITDA for the second quarter 2024 is estimated at NOK 10-70 million based on lower-than-average power production due to continued effects from el Niño and higher power market prices compared to the first quarter in 2024.
The full-year 2024 proportionate EBITDA estimate has increased by NOK 350 million to a mid-point of NOK 3.9 billion compared to the year-end 2023 estimate. The increase is explained by actual first quarter performance, currency exchange rates as per the end of first quarter 2024, and inclusion of the Services segment. The estimate reflects a normalisation to P50 production in the second half of 2024 in the Philippines from the ongoing El Niño phenomenon.
The full year estimate for Ancillary Services in the Philippines is subject to regulatory uncertainty. Firstly, Scatec delivers volumes under long-term ancillary services contracts which started in September 2023. The prices received are however in line with the previous expired contracts, as the higher awarded prices are pending regulatory approval. Approval is expected to be received later this year with retroactive effect. The difference between the awarded prices and the recognised prices is estimated to NOK 160 million for the year which is included in the full-year 2024 EBITDA estimate.
Secondly, the regulatory authorities in the Philippines started operations of a reserve market for ancillary services on 26 January 2024. The market was however suspended on 26 March 2024 following volatile prices but is expected to resume later this year when an audit of the market pricing system is finalised. Scatec participated in the market between start-up and suspension. The revenues earned in the period was NOK 105 million, but no revenues were recognised due to the regulatory uncertainty. The revenues are expected to be recognised later this year when the audit of the pricing system is concluded and the revenue recognition criteria are met, hence the NOK 105 million is included in the full-year 2024 EBITDA estimate.
At the end of the first quarter 2024 the value of the remaining construction contracts was approximately NOK 2.3 billion related to the 273 MW Grootfontein project in South Africa and the first 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Complex in Botswana.
D&C revenues and margins are dependent on progress on development and construction projects. The above-mentioned projects commenced construction in the quarter, and the percentage of completion is expected to increase next quarter according to planned progress following an S-curve.
In line with previous communication, Scatec estimates to generate an average D&C gross margin of 8-10 percent for new projects under construction.
2024 EBITDA for Corporate is estimated to be between NOK -120 million and NOK -130 million.
All figures related to estimated performance are based on the Company's current assumptions and are subject to change. Further, all figures related to Power Production are based on assets in operations as per the end of the first quarter 2024.
| FY'24 power production estimate | 4,200-4,600 GWh |
|---|---|
| Q2'24 power production estimate | 1,000-1,100 GWh |
| FY'24 EBITDA estimate | NOK 3,750-4,050 million |
| Q2'24 Philippines EBITDA estimate | NOK 10-70 million |
| 8-10 percent |
|---|
| NOK -120 to -130 million |
Forward-looking statements reflect current views about future events and are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Although Scatec believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, the Group cannot assure that the future results, level of activity or performances will meet these expectations.
Revenues and other income increased to NOK 1,219 million (841) in the quarter, mainly driven by Kenhardt in South Africa and by NOK 152 million in one-off compensation in Honduras following the settlement agreement for the amended PPA. The quarter was further positively impacted by high payment levels in Ukraine.
Net income from joint ventures (JVs) and associated companies was NOK 62 million (78) in the quarter. The change compared to the same quarter last year is mainly driven by lower water inflows in the Philippines caused by El Nino, partly offset by the gain on the divested shares in the Mendubim project in Brazil.
Consolidated operating expenses were NOK 266 million, a decrease by NOK 25 million compared to the same quarter last year driven by the Group's cost efficiency programme. EBITDA reached NOK 1,016 million (629) in the quarter explained by the factors above.
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment for the quarter of NOK 373 million (276) include depreciation of new plants in operation and impairment of NOK 81 million in Honduras reflecting the lower tariff in the amended PPA. The effects were partly offset by depreciation for divested consolidated entities.
Net financial expenses increased year-on-year to negative NOK 681 million (-350), explained by interest cost on non-recourse debt for new plants in operation and increased interest cost on corporate debt. Further, the devaluation of the Egyptian pound in March resulted in a FX loss of NOK 65 million. The first quarter in 2023 was positively impacted by a gain on USD/ZAR currency hedging contracts related to the construction of the Kenhardt projects.
The Group recognised a tax benefit of NOK 12 million (-100) in the quarter.
Net profit for the quarter was negative NOK 26 million (-98) while profit attributable to Scatec was negative NOK 115 million (-163). The allocation of profits between non-controlling interests (NCI) and Scatec is impacted by the fact that NCI only represent shareholdings in the power plants that are fully consolidated, while Scatec also carries the cost of project development, construction, operation & maintenance and corporate functions. Profits allocated to NCI neither include net income from JVs and associated companies.

Free cash at Group level is Scatec's share of available cash in recourse group. Recourse group entities are defined as all entities in the Group excluding renewable energy companies, namely power plant companies.
Cash flow from operations was negative NOK 49 million (207) in the quarter mainly explained by working capital changes for the Kenhardt project, partly offset by distributions from power plant companies.
Cash flow from investments was negative NOK 129 million (-414) driven by the final equity injection to the Kenhardt project.
Cash flows from financing was negative NOK 84 million (-122) explained by interest payments on corporate debt, partly offset by proceeds from corporate financing. Proceeds and repayments from corporate financing include buy back of EUR 136 million of the 250 million EUR bond and the 1,750 million NOK bond, and bi-annual repayment of USD term loans of USD 12.5 million.
Free cash as of 31 March 2024 was NOK 714 million and available undrawn credit facilities of NOK 1,249 million. In total, the Group had NOK 1,963 million in available liquidity.
| NOK million | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scatec's share of distributions from power plant companies | 144 | 418 | 202 | 914 |
| EBITDA from D&C and Corporate segments | -22 | -17 | 58 | 510 |
| Taxes paid | -14 | -80 | 3 | -167 |
| Changes in working capital | -178 | -988 | -57 | -213 |
| Other changes and FX | 20 | -115 | 2 | 259 |
| Cash flow from operations | -49 | -782 | 207 | 1,303 |
| Scatec's share of equity injection and shareholder loans in projects under construction | -120 | -529 | -302 | -1,723 |
| Scatec's share of equity injection, shareholder loans and capitalised expenditures in projects under development |
-35 | -130 | -129 | -503 |
| Net proceeds from disposals of project assets | - | 86 | - | 632 |
| Interest received | 26 | 28 | 17 | 107 |
| Cash flow from investments | -129 | -545 | -414 | -1,487 |
| Drawdown of credit facilities in Scatec ASA | - | 713 | - | 713 |
| Net of proceeds and repayments from corporate financing 1) | 26 | -247 | -32 | -357 |
| Interest paid | -110 | -123 | -90 | -630 |
| Dividend distribution to Scatec ASA shareholders | - | - | - | -308 |
| Cash flow from financing | -84 | 343 | -122 | -582 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -263 | -984 | -329 | -766 |
| Free cash at beginning of period | 977 | 1,961 | 1,743 | 1,743 |
| Free cash at end of period | 714 | 977 | 1,414 977 |
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| Available undrawn credit facilities | 1,249 | 1,171 | 1,932 | 1,171 |
| Total free cash and undrawn credit facilities at the end of period | 1,963 | 2,148 | 3,346 | 2,148 |
1) Net of proceeds and repayments from corporate financing includes repayment of construction loan for Ukraine to PowerChina in Q4 2023.
Scatec's near term and net zero targets were validated by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) in January 2023, to minimise direct emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions across the Company's value chain by 2040. Scatec's Net Zero Roadmap details the six key initiatives that will be prioritised to reach the targets. This plan integrates climate mitigation into the Company's day-to-day operations, driving necessary changes to operations, technology, and behaviour. The initiatives included were selected based on an analysis of climate emissions over the past few years across all three scopes. Refer to the Company's corporate website under "ESG resources" for all published reports.
New projects in the Philippines were subject to E&S desktop screening, due diligences and impact assessments during the first quarter. These new projects are Category B projects according to the IFC Performance Standards, with potential limited adverse E&S impact.
For the first quarter 2024, 0.7 million tonnes of GHG emissions were avoided for projects where Scatec has operational control. On a 100% basis, for all projects where Scatec has an ownership stake, 1.16 mill tonnes of GHG emissions were avoided. The increase from the previous quarter reflects new projects in Brazil, Pakistan and South Africa that started producing renewable energy.
The total water withdrawal amounted to 6.0 million litres in the first quarter 2024. The increase compared to fourth quarter 2023 is attributed to the 540 MW Kenhardt project that started operations in South Africa.
At the end of first quarter 2024, 31% of leaders in the Company were female, compared to 29% in the previous quarter.
During the quarter, 9.2 million working hours were exceeded with no fatalities or serious injuries (12 months rolling). The lost time incident frequency rate (LTIF) for the first quarter 2024 was 0.7 per million working hours, slightly lower than fourth quarter 2023.
The two whistleblowing reports received during the quarter relate to the workplace environment, and health and safety. All reports were investigated according to the Company's procedures.
Scatec engages its strategic suppliers through tailored ESG workshops on an annual basis. Workshops include various topics such as human rights, traceability, climate and emissions.

Scatec reports on the Company's results and performance across material environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics on a quarterly basis.
| Indicator1) | Unit | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 | Targets 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental | Environmental and social assessments | % completed in new projects | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| GHG emissions avoided2) | mill tonnes CO2e | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.8 | |
| Water withdrawal | mill litres (water-stressed3) areas) | 6.0 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 9.3 | N/A | |
| Social | Lost Time Incident Frequency (LTIF) | per mill hours (12 months rolling) | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ≤ 2.2 |
| Hours worked | mill hours (12 months rolling) | 9.2 | 9.2 | 5.8 | 9.2 | N/A | |
| Female leaders | % of females in mgmt. positions | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | |
| Governance | Whistleblowing channel | number of reports received | 2 | 2 | 6 | 29 | N/A |
| Corruption incidents | number of confirmed incidents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Supplier ESG workshops | % of strategic suppliers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 100 |
1) For a definition of each indicator in the table see ESG Performance Indicators under other definitions on page 30.
2) The figure includes the actual annual production for all renewable power projects where Scatec has operational control.
3) As per the WRI Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, Scatec reports on water withdrawal for projects located within water-stressed areas in South Africa and Jordan.

| NOK million | Notes | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 2 | 1,219 | 841 | 3,399 |
| Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | - | - | 1,276 | |
| Net income/(loss) from JVs and associated companies | 5 | 62 | 78 | 46 |
| Total revenues and other income | 1,281 | 919 | 4,721 | |
| Personnel expenses | 2 | -115 | -149 | -570 |
| Other operating expenses | 2 | -150 | -141 | -584 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 2, 4 | -373 | -276 | -942 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 643 | 353 | 2,625 | |
| Interest and other financial income | 47 | 149 | 415 | |
| Interest and other financial expenses | -685 | -466 | -1,977 | |
| Net foreign exchange gain/(losses) | -44 | -34 | -56 | |
| Net financial expenses | -681 | -350 | -1,617 | |
| Profit/(loss) before income tax | -38 | 2 | 1,008 | |
| Income tax (expense)/benefit | 3 | 12 | -100 | 114 |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | -26 | -98 | 1,122 | |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | -115 | -163 | 628 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 89 | 65 | 494 | |
| Basic earnings per share (NOK) 1) | -0.73 | -1.02 | 3.95 | |
| Diluted earnings per share (NOK) 1) | -0.73 | -1.02 | 3.95 |
| NOK million | Notes | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) for the period | -26 | -98 | 1,122 | |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Net movement of cash flow hedges | 206 | -220 | -292 | |
| Income tax effect | 3 | -37 | 53 | 69 |
| Foreign currency translation differences | 565 | 798 | 194 | |
| Net other comprehensive income to be reclassified | 735 | 631 | -30 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period net of tax | 709 | 533 | 1,092 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 480 | 497 | 704 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 229 | 37 | 389 |
| NOK million | Notes | 31 March 2024 31 December 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | 3 | 1,297 | 1,226 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4 | 22,845 | 22,035 | |
| Goodwill and intangible assets | 760 | 717 | ||
| Investments in JVs and associated companies | 5 | 13,127 | 12,368 | |
| Other non-current assets | 560 | 564 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 38,588 | 36,911 | ||
| Current assets |
| Trade and other receivables | 684 | 478 |
|---|---|---|
| Other current assets | 612 | 1,166 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,252 | 3,101 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 154 | 138 |
| Total current assets | 4,702 | 4,884 |
| Total assets | 43,289 | 41,795 |
| NOK million | Notes | 31 March 2024 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 4 | 4 | |
| Share premium | 9,851 | 9,847 | |
| Total paid in capital | 9,855 | 9,851 | |
| Retained earnings | -2,027 | -1,911 | |
| Other reserves | 1,342 | 747 | |
| Total other equity | -685 | -1,164 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 2,088 | 1,884 | |
| Total equity | 11,258 | 10,570 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3 | 882 | 849 |
| Corporate financing | 6 | 8,347 | 7,947 |
| Non-recourse project financing | 6 | 15,785 | 15,026 |
| Other financial liabilities | 183 | 179 | |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | 6 | 260 | 247 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 1,351 | 1,343 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 26,808 | 25,590 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Corporate financing | 6 | 1,267 | 1,132 |
| Non-recourse project financing | 6 | 2,178 | 1,931 |
| Income tax payable | 3 | 105 | 48 |
| Trade and other payables | 184 | 294 | |
| Other financial liabilities | 24 | 41 | |
| Other current liabilities | 1,326 | 2,060 | |
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale | 138 | 129 | |
| Total current liabilities | 5,222 | 5,635 | |
| Total liabilities | 32,031 | 31,225 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 43,289 | 41,795 |
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| Other reserves | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Share capital |
Share premium |
Retained earnings |
Foreign currency translation |
Hedging reserves |
Total | Non-controlling interests |
Total equity |
| 1 January 2023 | 4 | 9,819 | -2,231 | 472 | 199 | 8,263 | 540 | 8,803 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | -163 | - | - | -163 | 65 | -98 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 753 | -93 | 660 | -29 | 631 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | -163 | 753 | -93 | 497 | 37 | 533 |
| Share-based payment | - | 11 | - | - | - | 11 | - | 11 |
| Dividend distribution | - | - | - | - | - | - | -80 | -80 |
| Capital increase from NCI | - | - | - | - | - | - | -22 | -22 |
| 31 March 2023 | 4 | 9,830 | -2,394 | 1,225 | 106 | 8,771 | 475 | 9,246 |
| 1 January 2024 | 4 | 9,847 | -1,911 | 713 | 34 | 8,686 | 1,884 | 10,570 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | -115 | - | - | -115 | 89 | -26 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 459 | 135 | 595 | 139 | 735 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | -115 | 459 | 135 | 480 | 229 | 709 |
| Share-based payment | - | 4 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| Dividend distribution | - | - | - | - | - | - | -135 | -135 |
| Capital increase from NCI | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 | 110 |
| 31 March 2024 | 4 | 9,851 | -2,027 | 1,172 | 169 | 9,170 | 2,088 | 11,258 |
| NOK million | Notes | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 1) | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 643 | 353 | 2,625 | |
| Depreciation and impairment | 4 | 373 | 276 | 942 |
| Net income from JV and associated companies | 5 | -62 | -78 | -46 |
| Gain from sale of project assets | - | - | -1,276 | |
| Taxes paid | 9 | -6 | -261 | |
| Net proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 1 | 12 | 68 | |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade and other receivables | -206 | -50 | 18 | |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables | 97 | -98 | -77 | |
| Increase/(decrease) in other assets and liabilities 1) | 1 | -58 | 191 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 855 | 351 | 2,184 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||||
| Investments in property, plant and equipment 1) | 4 | -708 | -1,172 | -7,145 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proceeds from sale of project assets, net of cash disposed |
- | - | 390 | |
| Distributions from JV and associated companies | 5 | - | 82 | 457 |
| Investments in JV and associated companies | 5 | 21 | -286 | -447 |
| Interest received | 47 | 34 | 170 | |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | -640 | -1,342 | -6,575 |
1) Cash-flows related to prepayments and incurred expenses for construction of new power plants are from 2023 presented as investing activities in line item "Investments in property, plants and equipment". Comparable numbers are correspondingly updated. The comparative amounts for Q1 2023 prior to restatement were NOK -1,951 million for "Investments in property, plant and equipment" and NOK 573 million for "Increase/decrease in current assets and current liabilities".
| NOK million | Notes | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 1) | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||||
| Proceeds from non-recourse project financing | 6 | 334 | 1,214 | 6,038 |
| Proceeds from corporate financing | 6 | 1,702 | - | 713 |
| Repayment of non-recourse financing | 6 | -288 | -240 | -1,818 |
| Repayment of corporate financing | 6 | -1,676 | -32 | -110 |
| Interest paid | -297 | -411 | -1,962 | |
| Dividends paid to equity holders of the parent company and non-controlling interests |
-73 | -80 | -429 | |
| Proceeds from non-controlling interests | 112 | - | 944 | |
| Repayments to non-controlling interests | -1 | -22 | -35 | |
| Payments of principal portion of lease liabilities | -5 | -6 | -21 | |
| Interest paid on lease liabilities | -7 | -5 | -27 | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | -200 | 418 | 3,294 | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 16 | -573 | -1,097 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
151 | 193 | 78 | |
| Cash transferred to assets held for sale | -16 | -96 | -12 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 3,101 | 4,132 | 4,132 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 3,252 | 3,656 | 3,102 |
Scatec ASA is incorporated and domiciled in Norway. The address of its registered office is Askekroken 11, NO-0277 Oslo, Norway. Scatec ASA was established on 2 February 2007. Scatec ASA ("the Company"), its subsidiaries and investments in associated companies ("the Group" or "Scatec") is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy emerging markets. As a long-term player, Scatec develops, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy plants.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with recognition, measurement, and presentation principles consistent with International Financing Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS") for interim reporting under International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are condensed and do not include all of the information and notes required by IFRS for a complete set of consolidated financial statements. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for 2023.
The functional currency of the companies in the Group is determined based on the nature of the primary economic environment in which each company operates. The presentation currency of the Group is Norwegian kroner (NOK). All amounts are presented in NOK million unless otherwise stated. As a result of rounding adjustments, the figures in some columns may not add up to the total of that column.
In the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS, management has made estimates and assumptions and applied judgements, that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis, considering the current and expected future market conditions. Changes in accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, management makes judgements of which the following have the most
significant effect on the amounts recognised in the condensed interim financial statements.
Scatec's value chain comprises all downstream activities such as project development, financing, construction and operations, as well as having an asset management role through ownership of the power plants. Normally Scatec enters into partnerships for the shareholding of the power plant companies. To be able to fully utilise the business model, Scatec normally seeks to obtain operational control of the power plant companies. Operational control is obtained through governing bodies, shareholder agreements and other contractual arrangements. Other contractual arrangements may include Scatec's role as the developer of the project, EPC provider (construction), operation and maintenance service provider and asset management service provider.
When assessing whether Scatec controls a power plant company, the Group's roles and activities are analysed in line with the requirements and definitions in IFRS 10. Refer to note 2 of the 2023 Annual Report for further information on judgements, including control assessments made in previous years.
Interim period results are not necessarily indicative of results of operations or cash flows for an annual period. The Group's operating results are impacted by external factors, such as seasonal variations and weather conditions.
Operating segments align with internal management reporting to the Group's chief operating decision makers, defined as the Group management team. The operating segments are determined based on differences in the nature of their operations, products and services. Scatec manages its operations in three segments: Power Production (PP), Development & Construction (D&C) and Corporate.
The segment financials are reported on a proportionate basis. With proportionate financials Scatec reports its share of revenues, expenses, profits and cash flows from all its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures without eliminations based on Scatec's economic interest in the subsidiaries. The Group introduced proportionate financials as the Group is of the opinion that this method improves earnings visibility.
Proportionate financials are further described in the APM section of this report.
The Group has reorganised its segment structure and the Service segment is reported as part of the Power Production segment, effective from 1 January 2024. Comparable periods have been restated accordingly.
| Proportionate financials | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1) Power Production |
Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total | Residual ownership for fully consolidated entities |
Elimination of equity consolidated entities |
Other eliminations | Consolidated financials |
| External revenues | 1,029 | - | - | 1,029 | 467 | -314 | 37 | 1,219 |
| Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 33 | - | - | 33 | - | -33 | - | - |
| Internal revenues | - | 152 | 12 | 164 | 22 | -33 | -154 | - |
| Net income/(loss) from JVs and associates | - | - | - | - | - | 62 | - | 62 |
| Total revenues and other income | 1,062 | 152 | 12 | 1,226 | 489 | -318 | -117 | 1,281 |
| Cost of sales | - | -78 | - | -78 | -24 | 31 | 71 | - |
| Gross profit | 1,062 | 75 | 12 | 1,149 | 465 | -286 | -46 | 1,281 |
| Personnel expenses | -75 | -45 | -24 | -144 | -4 | 31 | 2 | -115 |
| Other operating expenses | -117 | -23 | -17 | -156 | -56 | 50 | 13 | -150 |
| EBITDA | 870 | 7 | -29 | 848 | 405 | -206 | -31 | 1,016 |
| Depreciation and impairment | -408 | -1 | -10 | -419 | -105 | 148 | 3 | -373 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 462 | 6 | -39 | 429 | 300 | -58 | -28 | 643 |
1) The segment reporting structure was changed effective as of 1 January 2024 and comparable figures for 2023 have been restated
| Proportionate financials | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Power Production 1) |
Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total | Residual ownership for fully consolidated entities |
Elimination of equity consolidated entities |
Other eliminations | Consolidated financials |
| External revenues | 885 | - | - | 885 | 298 | -346 | 5 | 841 |
| Internal revenues | - | 1,728 | 13 | 1,742 | 371 | -65 | -2,047 | - |
| Net income/(loss) from JVs and associates | - | - | - | - | - | 78 | - | 78 |
| Total revenues and other income | 885 | 1,728 | 13 | 2,626 | 669 | -333 | -2,042 | 919 |
| Cost of sales | 1 | -1,538 | - | -1,537 | -350 | 50 | 1,838 | - |
| Gross profit | 885 | 190 | 14 | 1,089 | 318 | -283 | -205 | 919 |
| Personnel expenses | -67 | -64 | -32 | -163 | -2 | 21 | -4 | -149 |
| Other operating expenses | -111 | -30 | -21 | -161 | -49 | 54 | 15 | -141 |
| EBITDA | 707 | 96 | -39 | 765 | 267 | -209 | -194 | 629 |
| Depreciation and impairment | -305 | -47 | -8 | -360 | -62 | 129 | 17 | -276 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 403 | 49 | -47 | 405 | 205 | -80 | -177 | 353 |
| Proportionate financials | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Power Production 1) | Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total | Residual ownership for fully consolidated entities |
Elimination of equity consolidated entities |
Other eliminations | Consolidated financials |
| External revenues | 3,792 | 4 | - | 3,796 | 1,199 | -1,601 | 4 | 3,399 |
| Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 348 | - | - | 348 | - | - | 928 | 1,276 |
| Internal revenues | 6 | 8,172 | 50 | 8,228 | 1,929 | -521 | -9,636 | - |
| Net income/(loss) from JVs and associates | - | - | - | - | - | 46 | - | 46 |
| Total revenues and other income | 4,145 | 8,177 | 50 | 12,373 | 3,128 | -2,076 | -8,703 | 4,721 |
| Cost of sales | 5 | -7,182 | - | -7,179 | -1,888 | 502 | 8,565 | - |
| Gross profit | 4,150 | 994 | 50 | 5,194 | 1,239 | -1,575 | -138 | 4,721 |
| Personnel expenses | -278 | -216 | -139 | -633 | -12 | 94 | -20 | -570 |
| Other operating expenses | -536 | -107 | -74 | -716 | -201 | 279 | 53 | -584 |
| EBITDA | 3,334 | 672 | -162 | 3,845 | 1,027 | -1,201 | -105 | 3,567 |
| Depreciation and impairment | -1,591 | -65 | -36 | -1,692 | -323 | 939 | 135 | -942 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,743 | 607 | -198 | 2,152 | 704 | -262 | 31 | 2,625 |
1) The segment reporting structure was changed effective as of 1 January 2024 and comparable figures for 2023 have been restated
| NOK million | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before income tax | -38 | 2 | 1,008 |
| Income tax (expense)/benefit | 12 | -100 | 114 |
| Equivalent to a tax rate of (%) | NA | NA | -11% |
| NOK million | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net deferred tax asset at the beginning of the period | 377 | 117 | 117 |
| Recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss | 72 | 21 | 384 |
| Deferred tax on financial instruments recognised in OCI | -37 | 53 | 69 |
| Deferred tax transferred to assets classified as held for sale | - | -193 | -193 |
| Effect of movements in foreign exchange rates | 2 | 5 | - |
| Net deferred tax asset/(liability) at the end of the period | 414 | 3 | 377 |
The Group recognised tax benefit of NOK 12 million (-100) in the first quarter. The difference between the effective tax expense for the quarter and the calculated tax expense based on the Norwegian tax rate of 22% is mainly driven by the differences in tax rates between the jurisdictions in which the companies operate, withholding taxes paid on dividends, currency effects and effects from unrecognised tax losses. The profit/loss from JVs and associates are reported net after tax which also impacts the effective tax rate.
The underlying tax rates in the companies in operation are in the range of 0% to 30%. In some markets, Scatec receives special tax incentives intended to promote investments in renewable energy.
| Power plants under |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Power plants | development and construction |
Other fixed assets |
Total |
| Carrying value at 31 December 2023 | 20,855 | 943 | 238 | 22,035 |
| Additions | 10 | 315 | 7 | 332 |
| Disposals | -1 | - | - | -1 |
| Transfer between asset classes | 367 | -367 | - | - |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -274 | - | -12 | -286 |
| Impairment losses | -81 | - | - | -81 |
| Effect of movements in foreign exchange rates | 768 | 64 | 12 | 844 |
| Carrying value at 31 March 2024 | 21,645 | 955 | 245 | 22,845 |
| Estimated useful life (years) | 20-30 | N/A | 3-5 |
In the first quarter, Scatec recognised NOK 152 million in additional revenues and an impairment loss of NOK 81 million in Honduras reflecting the upfront compensation and lower tariff in the amended PPA agreement.
Transfer between asset classes mainly relates to the plants which started operation in the first quarter.
The consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of profit/loss from joint ventures and associated companies where the Group has joint control or significant influence, accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is initially recognised at cost and subsequently adjusted for further investments, distributions and the Group's share of the net income from the investment. In the first quarter of 2024 Alunorte entered the Mendubim project in Brazil with a 10% economic interest and Scatec's ownership share decreased from 33% to 30%.
| Country | Carrying value 31 December 2023 |
Additions/ disposals |
Net income/(loss) from JV and associated companies Dividends |
Net movement of cash flow hedges recognised in OCI |
Foreign currency translations |
Carrying value 31 March 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 6,770 | -5 | -20 | - | - | 365 | 7,110 |
| Laos | 1,882 | 1 | 13 | - | - | 126 | 2,022 |
| Uganda | 1,288 | - | 35 | - | 22 | 87 | 1,432 |
| Release | 1,217 | 1 | - | - | - | 76 | 1,295 |
| Brazil | 1,093 | 3 | 24 | - | - | 35 | 1,155 |
| Other 1) | 118 | -21 | 10 | - | - | 8 | 114 |
| Total | 12,368 | -21 | 62 | - | 22 | 697 | 13,127 |
1) Other includes Malawi, Rwanda and the Netherlands.
| Company | Registered office | 31 March 2024 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scatec Solar Brazil BV | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Apodi I Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
| Apodi II Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
| Apodi III Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
| Apodi IV Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
| Mendubim Holding B.V. 1) | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| 1) Mendubim Geração de Energia Ltda. |
Assu, Brazil | 30.00% | 33.33% |
| Mendubim (I-XIII) Energia Ltda. 1) | Assu, Brazil | 30.00% | 33.33% |
| 1) Mendubim Solar EPC Ltda. |
Assu, Brazil | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Scatec Solar Solutions Brazil B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Scatec Solar Brasil Servicos De Engenharia LTDA | São Paulo, Brazil | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Theun-Hinboun Power Company | Vientiane, Laos | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| SN Aboitiz Power – Magat Inc |
Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Manila-Oslo Reneweable Enterprise | Manila, Phillippines | 16.70% | 16.70% |
| SN Aboitiz Power – Benguet Inc |
Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| SN Aboitiz Power – RES Inc |
Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| SN Aboitiz Power – Generation Inc |
Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| SN Power Uganda Ltd. | Kampala, Uganda | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| Bujagali Energy Ltd. | Jinja, Uganda | 28.28% | 28.28% |
| Ruzizi Energy Ltd. | Kigali, Rwanda | 20.40% | 20.40% |
| SN Development B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| Mpatamanga Hydro Power Ltd. | Blantyre, Malawi | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| SN Malawi B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| Release Solar AS 2) | Oslo, Norway | 68.00% | 68.00% |
| Release Management B.V. 2) | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 68.00% | 68.00% |
1) Mendubim project structure includes 13 SPVs, EPC and an operating company
2) Release project structure includes 11 companies
The table gives an overview of the corporate financing at Group. The loan balances include the non-current and current portion.
The book equity of the recourse group, as defined in the facility agreements, was NOK 10 746 million on 31 March 2024. Scatec was in compliance with financial covenants for recourse debt at quarter end.
On 31 January 2024, Scatec ASA announced the issuance of a NOK 1,750 million 4-year senior unsecured bond with a coupon of 3 months NIBOR + 4.25% p.a. with quarterly interest payments. DNB Markets, Nordea and SpareBank 1 Markets acted as Joint Lead Managers in connection with the placement of the new bond issue. The bond has maturity in Q1'28 and is contemplated to be listed on Oslo Stock Exchange in Q2'24. With the new bond, Scatec ASA has entered into a cross-currency fixed interest rate swap contract in which the principal of NOK 1,750 million was swapped to USD 164 million, and the interest payments based on NIBOR rates are swapped to fixed SOFR rates.
On 1 February 2024, Scatec ASA announced buy-back of EUR 136 million of the outstanding EUR 250 million senior unsecured bond with ticker "SCATC03 ESG" (ISIN NO0010931181). Following the transaction, the total nominal outstanding amount is EUR 114 million as of 31 March 2024.
On 25 January 2024, Scatec ASA agreed refinancing terms with DNB, Nordea and Swedbank for its USD 150 million green term loan, with USD 128 million outstanding as of 31 March 2024. The new green term loan will be amortised through semi-annual repayments of USD 7.5 million with final maturity in the fourth quarter 2027.
The existing USD 180 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) was in the first quarter 2024 further extended with maturity in the third quarter of 2027. USD 70 million was drawn under the Facility as of 31 March 2024.
| Currency | Denominated currency value (million) |
Maturity | Carrying value 31 March 2024 (NOK million) |
Carrying value 31 December 2023 (NOK million) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bond EUR (Ticker: SCATC03 NO0010931181) |
EUR | 114 | Q3 2025 | 1,328 | 2,793 |
| Green Bond NOK (Ticker: SCATC04 NO0012837030) |
NOK | 1,000 | Q1 2027 | 991 | 989 |
| Green bond ISIN NO 0013144964 | NOK | 1,750 | Q1 2028 | 1,726 | - |
| Total unsecured bonds | 4,045 | 3,782 | |||
| USD 150 million Green Term Loan | USD | 128 | Q4 2027 | 1,383 | 1,374 |
| USD 100 million Green Term Loan | USD | 95 | Q4 2027 | 1,022 | 1,008 |
| Total secured financing | 2,405 | 2,382 | |||
| Vendor Financing (Norfund) 1) | USD | 200 | Q1 2028 | 2,171 | 2,038 |
| Total unsecured financing | 2,171 | 2,038 | |||
| Revolving credit facility | USD | 180 | Q3 2027 | 760 | 713 |
| Overdraft facility | USD | 5 | - | - | |
| Total secured back-stop bank facilities | 760 | 713 | |||
| Total Principal amount | 9,382 | 8,915 | |||
| Accrued interest | 235 | 164 | |||
| Total Corporate financing 1) | 9,617 | 9,079 | |||
| As of non-current | 8,347 | 7,947 | |||
| As of current | 1,267 | 1,132 |
1) USD 30 million of the Vendor Financing falls due in June 2025
As a main rule, Scatec uses non-recourse financing for constructing and/or acquiring assets in power plant companies. Compared to corporate financing, non-recourse financing has certain key advantages, including a clearly defined and limited risk profile. In this respect, the banks recover the financing solely through the cash flows generated by the projects financed.
The table shows the non-current non-recourse debt and the current non-recourse debt due within 12 months including accrued interest. The maturity dates for the loans range from 2028 to 2045.
| NOK million | As of March 31 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-recourse project financing | ||
| Non-current liabilities | 15,785 | 15,026 |
| Current liabilities | 2,178 | 1,931 |
The current non-recourse debt as of 31 March 2024 includes NOK 878 million in non-recourse debt in Ukraine. None of Scatec's power plant companies in Ukraine with non-recourse financing were in compliance with covenants in the loan agreements at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Scatec has continuous and constructive dialogue with the lenders and the parties have agreed on a non-formalised "stand still".
Reference is made to Scatec's Annual report 2023, where Scatec disclosed that Egypt announced a full free floating of the local currency, Egyptian Pound (EGP), on 6 March 2024 and the local currency devaluated against USD. The change of the central bank's strategy in Egypt has eased the convertibility of EGP to USD and Scatec's project companies in Egypt have exchanged all material deposits in local currency to USD, paid the first installment of the non-recourse debt for 2024 and refilled the Debt Service Reserve Accounts with the required amounts for the non-recourse Green Project Bond.
Please refer to the 2023 Annual Report for information related to the construction loan provided by PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co ("PowerChina") to Scatec for the Progressovska power plant in Ukraine. In 2022, Scatec and PowerChina signed a revised payment plan for the construction loan where part of the loan was paid in 2022 and 2023. The last tranche of EUR 22 million will be paid by mid-2025. Scatec ASA has provided a corporate and bank guarantee to PowerChina in support of this obligation.
Scatec has no other recourse construction financing arrangements for other projects. Refer to Note 24 Guarantees and commitments in the 2023 Annual Report for further details.
The joint ventures in the Philippines are subject to tax reviews by the local tax authorities on a regular basis, and one entity received a final assessment notice related to the year 2019 of NOK 192 million equivalent (at 31 March 2024) in March 2022. The matter is disputed, and the amount is not included in net income from JVs and associated companies for the period.
The joint venture in Uganda is subject to a tax investigation by a local tax authority and received tax claims in total amount of NOK 329 million equivalent (at 31 March 2024) on Scatec's proportionate share during the third quarter 2023. The matter is disputed, and the amount is not included in net income from JVs and associated companies for the period. If the claims materialise, the joint venture will claim this through the tariff according to the Power Purchase Agreement. Should this be challenged the JV has certain indemnities under the Power Purchase Agreement with the off-taker. Further, Scatec has certain tax indemnities under the SN Power share purchase agreement with Norfund.
Reference is made to Scatec's previous communication around changes to the PPA in Honduras. In May 2022, a new Energy law came into force as introduced by the new Government of Honduras. Per 31 January 2024, a PPA amendment agreement was signed between Scatec's operating entities in Honduras and the off taker ENEE. The agreement includes a compensation for production in previous years, 5 years extended PPA period and lower tariff for future periods effective from 2024. Following the settlement agreement the overdue receivables in Honduras are significantly reduced and outstanding balance as of 31 March 2024 is NOK 66 million.
On April 24, 2024, Scatec ASA signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft Energia do Brasil Ltda in Brazil, for a 142 megawatt (MW) solar plant in Minas Gerais, in Brazil. The BRL-denominated PPA covers about 75% of the expected power produced, while the remainder is expected to be sold under short, medium, and long-term contracts (PPAs). Scatec will have a 100% ownership stake in the solar plant, with the aim to bring on equity partners once commercial operation is reached to enhance value creation. Scatec will also be the EPC manager for the project but with a limited EPC scope. The estimated total capital expenditure for the solar plant is USD 94 million, to be financed by non-recourse financing covering approximately 63% of this amount with the balance funded by equity from Scatec. Furthermore, Scatec is in mature discussions with lenders in respect of a debt facility of approximately EUR 15 million to partially fund Scatec's equity share in the project. Financial close and construction start for the solar plant is expected in the second half of this year, with commercial operations expected to start at the end of 2025.
| Country | Solution | Capacity (MW) |
Economic interest2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Solar & storage | 730 | 49% |
| Brazil | Solar | 693 | 33% |
| Philippines | Hydro & storage | 673 | 50% |
| Laos | Hydro | 525 | 20% |
| Egypt | Solar | 380 | 51% |
| Ukraine | Solar | 336 | 89% |
| Uganda | Hydro | 255 | 28% |
| Malaysia | Solar | 244 | 100% |
| Pakistan | Solar | 150 | 75% |
| Honduras | Solar | 95 | 51% |
| Jordan | Solar | 43 | 62% |
| Vietnam | Wind | 39 | 100% |
| Czech Republic | Solar | 20 | 100% |
| Release | Solar & storage | 38 | 68% |
| Rwanda | Solar | 9 | 54% |
| Total | 4,230 | 50% |
| Asset | Solution | Capacity (MW) |
Economic interest2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein, South Africa | Solar | 273 | 51% |
| Mmadinare Ph.1, Botswana | Solar | 60 | 100% |
| Release | Solar & Storage | 9 | 68% |
| Total | 342 | 60% |
| Asset | Solution | Capacity (MW) |
Economic interest2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Green hydrogen | 2603) | 52% |
| Brazil | Solar | 142 | 100% |
| Tunisia | Solar | 120 | 51% |
| South Africa | Storage | 103 | 51% |
| Botswana | Solar | 60 | 100% |
| Total | 685 | 66% |
| Solution | Capacity (MW) |
Share in % |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 6,816 | 63% |
| Wind | 2,280 | 21% |
| Hydro | 700 | 6% |
| Green hydrogen | 7403) | 7% |
| Release | 300 | 3% |
| Total | 10,836 | 100% |
1) Asset portfolio as per reporting date
2) Scatec's share of the total estimated economic return from its subsidiaries. For projects under development the economic interest may be subject to change.
3) Renewable capacity for production of green hydrogen
Scatec discloses alternative performance measures (APMs) in addition to those normally required by IFRS. This is based on the Group's experience that APMs are frequently used by analysts, investors and other parties for supplemental information.
The purpose of APMs is to provide an enhanced insight into the operations, financing and future prospects of the Group. Management also uses these measures internally to drive performance in terms of long-term target setting. APMs are adjusted IFRS measures that are defined, calculated and used in a consistent and transparent manner over the years and across the Group where relevant.
Financial APMs should not be considered as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with IFRS. Disclosures of APMs are subject to established internal control procedures.
Cash flow to equity: is a measure that seeks to estimate value creation in terms of the Group's ability to generate funds for equity investments in new power plant projects and/or for shareholder dividends over time. Management believes that the cash flow to equity measure provides increased understanding of the Group's ability to create funds from its investments. The measure is defined as EBITDA less net interest expense, normalised loan repayments and normalised income tax payments, plus any proceeds from refinancing. The definition excludes changes in net working capital, investing activities and fair value adjustment of first-time recognition of joint venture investments. Normalised loan repayments are calculated as the annual repayment divided by four quarters for each calendar year. However, loan repayments are normally made
bi-annually. Loan repayments will vary from year to year as the payment plan is based on a sculpted annuity. Net interest expense is here defined as interest income less interest expenses, excluding shareholder loan interest expenses, non-recurring fees, and accretion expenses on asset retirement obligations. Normalised income tax payment is calculated as operating profit (EBIT) less normalised net interest expense multiplied with the nominal tax rate of the jurisdiction where the profit is taxed.
EBITDA: is defined as operating profit adjusted for depreciation, amortisation and impairments.
EBITDA margin: is defined as EBITDA divided by total revenues and other income.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin are used for providing consistent information of operating performance which is comparable to other companies and frequently used by other stakeholders.
Gross profit: is defined as total revenues and other income minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). Gross profit is used to measure project profitability in the D&C segment.
Gross margin: Is defined as gross profit divided by total revenues and other income in the D&C segment.
Gross interest-bearing debt: is defined as the Group's total interest bearing debt obligations except shareholder loan and consists of non-current and current external non-recourse financing, external corporate financing, and other interest-bearing liabilities, irrespective of its maturity as well as bank overdraft.
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD): is defined as gross interestbearing debt, less cash and cash equivalents.
Net working capital includes trade- and other receivables, other current assets, trade- and other payables, income tax payable and other current liabilities.
Proportionate net-interest bearing debt: is defined as net interest bearing debt based on Scatec's economic interest in the subsidiaries holding the net-interest bearing debt.
The Group's segment financials are reported on a proportionate basis. The consolidated revenues and profits are mainly generated in the Power Production segment. Activities in Development & Construction segments mainly reflect deliveries to other companies controlled by Scatec, for which revenues and profits are eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. With proportionate financials Scatec reports its share of revenues, expenses, profits and cash flows from all its subsidiaries without eliminations based on Scatec's economic interest in the subsidiaries. The Group introduced Proportionate Financials as the Group is of the opinion that this method improves earnings visibility. The key differences between the proportionate and the consolidated IFRS financials are that;
• Internal gains are eliminated in the consolidated financials but are retained in the proportionate financials. These internal gains primarily relate to gross profit on D&C goods and services delivered to project companies which are eliminated as a reduced group value of the power plant compared to the stand-alone book value. Similarly, the consolidated financials have lower power plant depreciation charges than the proportionate
financials since the proportionate depreciations are based on power plant values without elimination of internal gain.
See Note 2 for further information on the reporting of proportionate financial figures, including reconciliation of the proportionate financials against the consolidated financials.
A bridge from proportionate to consolidated key figures including APMs like gross interest-bearing debt, net interest-bearing debt and net-working capital is included in Scatec's Q1 historical financial information 2024 published on Scatec's web page.
| NOK million | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | |||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 643 | 353 | 2,625 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 373 | 276 | 942 |
| EBITDA | 1,016 | 629 | 3,567 |
| Total revenues and other income | 1,281 | 919 | 4,721 |
| EBITDA margin | 79% | 68% | 76% |
| Gross interest-bearing debt | |||
| Non-recourse project financing | 15,785 | 12,651 | 15,026 |
| Corporate financing | 8,347 | 8,196 | 7,947 |
| Non-recourse project financing - current |
2,178 | 2,020 | 1,931 |
| Corporate financing - current |
1,267 | 373 | 1,132 |
| Other non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 260 | 249 | 247 |
| Other current interest-bearing liabilities | - | 249 | - |
| Gross interest-bearing debt associated with disposal group held for sale | 125 | 2,270 | 115 |
| Gross interest-bearing debt | 27,963 | 26,008 | 26,398 |
| Net interest-bearing debt | |||
| Gross interest-bearing debt | 27,963 | 26,008 | 26,398 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,252 | 3,656 | 3,101 |
| Cash and cash equivalents associated with disposal group held for sale | 16 | 96 | 12 |
| Net interest-bearing debt | 24,695 | 22,257 | 23,284 |
| Net working capital | |||
| Trade and other account receivables | 684 | 547 | 478 |
| Other current assets 1) | 559 | 1,470 | 1,151 |
| Trade and accounts payable | -184 | -453 | -294 |
| Income taxes payable | -105 | -138 | -48 |
| Other current liabilities | -1,326 | -1,347 | -2,060 |
| Non-recourse project financing - current |
-2,178 | -2,020 | -1,931 |
| Corporate financing - current |
-1,267 | -373 | -1,132 |
| Other current interest-bearing liabilities | - | -249 | - |
| Net working capital associated with disposal group held for sale | -5 | -26 | -6 |
| Net working capital | -3,821 | -2,590 | -3,842 |
1) Excluding current portion of derivatives of NOK 53 million in Q1 2024
| NOK million | Power Production |
Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 870 | 7 | -29 | 848 |
| Net interest expenses | -272 | - | -179 | -451 |
| Normalised loan repayments | -266 | - | -65 | -331 |
| Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 83 | - | - | 83 |
| Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets | -33 | - | - | -33 |
| Normalised income tax payment | -18 | -2 | 48 | 28 |
| Cash flow to equity | 363 | 5 | -225 | 144 |
| NOK million | Power Production |
Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 707 | 96 | -39 | 765 |
| Net interest expenses | -179 | 3 | -128 | -304 |
| Normalised loan repayments | -234 | - | -39 | -273 |
| Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | - | - | 10 | 10 |
| Normalised income tax payment | -27 | -11 | 38 | - |
| Cash flow to equity | 268 | 88 | -157 | 198 |
| NOK million | Power Production |
Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 824 | 7 | -23 | 808 |
| Net interest expenses | -181 | 7 | -169 | -343 |
| Normalised loan repayments | -227 | - | -39 | -265 |
| Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 86 | - | - | 86 |
| Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets | -33 | - | - | -33 |
| Normalised income tax payment | -46 | -3 | 44 | -5 |
| Cash flow to equity | 424 | 11 | -187 | 247 |
| NOK million | Power Production |
Development & Construction |
Corporate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 3,334 | 672 | -162 | 3,845 |
| Net interest expenses | -708 | 22 | -593 | -1,279 |
| Normalised loan repayments | -998 | - | -145 | -1,144 |
| Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 632 | - | 10 | 642 |
| Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets | -348 | - | - | -348 |
| Normalised income tax payment | -151 | -138 | 174 | -116 |
| Cash flow to equity | 1,759 | 555 | -716 | 1,600 |
Backlog Project backlog is defined as projects with a secure offtake agreement assessed to have more than 90% probability of reaching financial close and subsequent realisation.
Pipeline The pipeline projects are in different stages of development and maturity, but they are all typically in markets with an established government framework for renewables and for which project finance is available (from commercial banks or multilateral development banks). The project sites and concessions have been secured and negotiations related to power sales and other project implementation agreements are in various stages of completion.
Project equity Project equity comprise of equity and shareholder loans in power plant companies.
Include dividend on equity injected power plant companies, repayment of shareholder loan and proceeds from refinancing received by recourse group entities.
Recourse Group Recourse Group means all entities in the Group, excluding renewable energy companies (each a recourse group company).
Free cash at Group level Include cash in all entities in the Group, excluding cash held in renewable energy companies.
Financial close (FC): The date on which all conditions precedent for drawdown of debt funding has been achieved and equity funding has been subscribed for, including execution of all project agreements. Notice to proceed for commencement of construction of the power plant will normally be given directly thereafter. Projects in Scatec defined as "backlog" are classified as "under construction" upon achievement of financial close.
Commercial Operation Date (COD): A scheduled date when certain formal key milestones have been reached, typically including grid compliance, approval of metering systems and technical approval of a plant by independent engineers. Production volumes have reached normalised levels sold at the agreed off-taker agreement price. This milestone is regulated by the off-taker agreement with the power offtaker. In the quarterly report grid connection is used as a synonym to COD
projects): Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), due diligence or baseline studies to identify potential environmental and social risks and impacts of our activities (in accordance with the IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles).
GHG emissions avoided (in mill tonnes of CO2): Actual annual production from renewable power projects where Scatec has operational control multiplied by the country and region-specific emissions factor (source IEA).
Water withdrawal (in mill liters within water-stressed areas): As per the WRI Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, the Company reports on water withdrawal by source for projects located within water- stressed areas in South Africa and Jordan.
Lost Time Incident Frequency (per mill hours): The number of lost time incidents per million hours worked for all renewable power projects where Scatec has operational control.
Hours worked (mill hours – 12 months rolling): The total number of hours worked by employees and contractors for all renewable power projects where Scatec has operational control for the last 12 months.
Female leaders (% of female in mgmt. positions): The total number of female managers as a percentage of all managers.
Corruption incidents: The number of confirmed incidents of corruption from reports received via Scatec's publicly available whistleblower function (on the Company's corporate website) managed by an independent third party.
Supplier ESG workshops (% of strategic suppliers): The number of ESG workshops with strategic suppliers.

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