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SFC Energy AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
May 20, 2021
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QUARTERLY RELEASE
January 1 to March 31, 2021

CONTENT
| SFC ENERGY AG – AT A GLANCE | 3 |
|---|---|
| INTERIM REPORT ON THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2021 | 4 |
| BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SITUATION | 5 |
| SFC Group | 5 |
| Segments | 10 |
| ASSETS AND FINANCIAL POSITION | 12 |
| GUIDANCE | 14 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 15 |
| Consolidated Income Statement | 15 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 16 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 17 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 19 |
| Segmentation | 21 |
| SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 22 |
| FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2021/SHARE INFORMATION/INVESTOR-RELATIONS/IMPRINT | 23 |
SFC ENERGY AG – AT A GLANCE
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES in EURk
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | Change in % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 16,984 | 16,119 | 5.4 % |
| Gross profit | 6,203 | 5,245 | 18.3 % |
| Gross margin | 36.5 % | 32.5 % | – |
| EBITDA | – 2,458 | 375 | n.a. |
| EBITDA margin | – 14.5 % | 2.3 % | n.a. |
| EBITDA adjusted | 2,346 | 820 | 185.9 % |
| EBITDA margin adjusted | 13.8 % | 5.1 % | n.a. |
| EBIT | – 3,378 | – 432 | n.a. |
| EBIT margin | – 19.9 % | – 2.7 % | n.a. |
| EBIT adjusted | 1,425 | 13 | n.a. |
| EBIT margin adjusted | 8.4 % | 0.1 % | n.a. |
| Consolidated net result of period | – 3,635 | – 630 | n.a. |
| Net result per share, not diluted | – 0.25 | – 0.05 | n.a. |
| Net result per share, diluted | – 0.25 | – 0.05 | n.a. |
SALES BY QUARTER in EURk
| Q1 | 16,984 16,119 |
2021 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 11,591 | |
| Q3 | 11,503 | |
| Q4 | 14,010 | |
| Q1–Q4 | 53,223 |

IN T ERIM REPOR T ON BUSINESS DE VEL OPMEN T A S OF M A RCH 31, 2021
Br unnt hal, May 18, 2021
SFC Energy AG (ISIN: DE0007568578), a leading supplier of fuel cell solutions for stationary and mobile applications based on hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology, is publishing its Q1/2021 quarterly release for the period from January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021, today, including explanations on its business performance and significant events.
SFC Energy AG (SFC AG) together with its subsidiaries forms an internationally active Group of companies in the fuel cell sector (SFC or the Goup). Besides the parent company SFC Energy AG (Germany), the Group comprises the subsidiaries SFC Energy B.V. (The Netherlands) and SFC Energy Ltd. (Canada).
The Group is active in various fields that are subdivided into segments and business units.
The segmentation of the Group's activities primarily follows the Group's internal reporting structure and management by business segments. These are based on the Group's technology platforms as well as the portfolio of products and services offered. The allocation of resources and the assessment of the business development of the segments are performed by the Group's management as the chief operating decision maker.
The figures presented in this quarterly release have been rounded in accordance with standard commercial practice. This can result in certain figures not adding up to the total amounts shown.
The financial figures for the first three months of 2021 and 2020 are unaudited and have not been reviewed by an auditor.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SITUATION
The Group
Compared to the same period of the previous year, the Group (SFC or the Group) managed to increase its sales by EUR 865k or 5.4% to EUR 16,984k (previous year: EUR 16,119k) in the first three months of fiscal year 2021 (the reporting period). This positive development was due to growth in sales in both segments, Clean Energy and Clean Power Management.
Exchange rate effects had a negative impact of EUR 179k or 1.1% on the Group's sales in the reporting period compared to the same period of the previous year.
In the reporting period, both the positive development of Group sales and the increase in the gross profit margin led to an increase in gross profit of EUR 958k or 18.3% to EUR 6,203k (previous year: EUR 5,245k). The resulting gross profit margin of the Group (gross profit as a percentage of sales) improved to 36.5% (previous year: 32.5%).
| SALES AND GROSS PROFIT | in EURk | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 16,984 16,119 |
||
| Gross profit | 6,203 5,245 |
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| 01/01– 03/31/2021 01/01– 03/31/2020 |
The increase in provisions or the capital reserve for obligations arising from long-term variable compensation programs in the form of Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) and Stock Option Programs for the Management Board ("LTI programs") impacted the operating result for the reporting period. This non-recurring effect totaling EUR 4,804k (previous year: EUR 282k) for the reporting period is included in EBIT and EBITDA as an expense. In this context, the expenses for the LTI programs were allocated to both sales costs and general administration costs.
There were no non-recurring effects from transaction-related expenses in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 163k).
| NON-RECURRING EFFECTS | in EURk | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | Change in % | |
| Expenses for the LTI programs | 4,804 | 283 | n.a. |
| Expenses for acquisition efforts | 0 | 163 | – 100.0 % |
| Total | 4,804 | 446 | n.a. |
| thereof included in sales costs | 2,673 | 204 | n.a. |
| thereof included in general administration costs | 2,131 | 242 | n.a. |
Compared to the prior-year period, sales costs in the reporting period increased by 30.8% to EUR 5,229k (previous year: EUR 3,112k). It should be noted that selling expenses include the above-mentioned nonrecurring effects amounting to EUR 2,673k (previous year: EUR 204k).
Adjusted for these effects, sales costs decreased by 12.1% to EUR 2,557k (previous year: EUR 2,909k) in the reporting period, mainly due to pandemic-related lower marketing, advertising and travel expenses.
Group-wide, adjusted sales costs as a percentage of sales decreased to 15.1% (previous year: 18.0%).
Research and development costs recognized in the income statement increased by 5.7% to EUR 878k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 831k).
Including capitalized development costs and grants received of EUR 690k (previous year: EUR 752k), the Group's total research and development costs in the reporting period amounted to EUR 1,568k (previous year: EUR 1,583k). This resulted in a total research and development ratio of the Group (research and development costs including capitalized development costs and grants as a percentage of sales) of 9.2% (previous year: 9.8%). The slight decrease is mainly due to the positive sales development.
Including development expenses that can be capitalized and grants of EUR 690k received (previous year: EUR 752k), the Group's total research and development costs in the reporting period amounted to EUR 1,568k (previous year: EUR 1,583k). This resulted in a total development ratio for the Group (research and development costs including capitalized development costs and grants as a percentage of sales) of 9.2% (previous year: 9.8%). The slight decrease is mainly due to the positive development of sales.
At EUR 3,663k (previous year: EUR 1,588k), general administration costs in the reporting period were significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year. Adjusted for the non-recurring effects of EUR 2,131k (previous year: EUR 242k) mentioned above, general and administrative costs increased by 13.8% to EUR 1,532k (previous year: EUR 1,346k) compared to the prior-year period. The increase is mainly due to higher personnel and IT costs.
The Group's adjusted general administration cost ratio (adjusted general administration costs as a percentage of sales) in the reporting period increased slightly to 9.0% (previous year: 8.3%).
Other operating income (the balance) increased to EUR 189k in the reporting period compared to the prior-year period, mainly due to the positive development of exchange rate differences (previous year: EUR –147k).
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the Group declined to EUR –2,458k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 375k), resulting in a negative EBITDA margin (EBITDA as a percentage of sales) of –14.5% (previous year: 2.3%). This development is attributable to the significant impact of the non-recurring effects mentioned above on EBITDA that were particularly high compared to the previous year.
A significant financial performance indicator for managing the operating business, EBITDA adjusted for non-recurring effects (adjusted EBITDA), amounted to EUR 2,346k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 820k) and was thus EUR 1,525k higher than in the previous year. The adjusted EBITDA margin recorded a strong increase of 8.7 percentage points and was significantly above the previous year's level at 13.8% (previous year: 5.1%).
The increase in demand in both business segments, combined with the increase in the gross profit margin and the positive development of functional costs adjusted for non-recurring effects in total, accounted for the adjusted EBITDA growth.
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of the Group declined to EUR –3,378k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR –432k). The EBIT margin (EBIT as a percentage of sales) fell particularly sharply to –19.9% (previous year: –2.7%).
EBIT adjusted for the above-mentioned non-recurring effects (adjusted EBIT) was EUR 1,425k (previous year: EUR 13k) and thus significantly higher than the previous year's figure of EUR 1,412k. This resulted in an adjusted EBIT margin of 8.4% (previous year: 0.1%).
At EUR –3,635k, the consolidated net result for the reporting period was significantly lower than in the prioryear period (previous year: EUR –630k).
Earnings per share according to IFRS undiluted and diluted deteriorated to EUR –0.25 (EUR –0.05) due to the development of the consolidated net result.
Incoming orders increased during the reporting period, resulting in an order backlog of TEUR 15,647 as at March 31, 2021 (previous year: TEUR 15,878). This corresponds to an increase of 58.4% compared to December 31, 2020 (TEUR 9,881).
The number of permanent employees as of March 31 is as follows:
EMPLOYEES
| 03/31/2021 | 03/31/2020 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management board | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Research and development | 64 | 62 | 2 |
| Production, logistics, quality management | 102 | 105 | – 3 |
| Sales & marketing | 79 | 85 | – 6 |
| Administration | 33 | 29 | 4 |
| Permanent employees | 281 | 283 | – 2 |

Sales development by segment in t he f ir st quart er of 2021
| SALES BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED) | in EURk | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | Change in % | |
| Clean Energy | 10,071 | 9,675 | 4.1 % |
| Clean Power Management | 6,913 | 6,444 | 7.3 % |
| Total | 16,984 | 16,119 | 5.4 % |
| Clean Energy | |||
| Clean Power Management 40.7 % (previous year: 40.0 %) |
59.3 % (previous year: 60.0 %) |
There were no changes in the distribution of sales by segment in the reporting period compared to the prioryear period. The Clean Energy segment remained the strongest segment in terms of sales, accounting for 59.3 % (previous year: 60.0 %) of Group sales, while Clean Power Management contributed 40.7 % to Group sales (previous year: 40.0%).
Sales by region
| SALES BY REGION (UNAUDITED) | in EURk | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | Change in % | |
| North America | 6,124 | 6,498 | – 5.8 % |
| Europe (not including Germany) | 8,245 | 5,447 | 51.4 % |
| Germany | 2,292 | 1,525 | 50.3 % |
| Asia | 319 | 2,352 | – 86.4 % |
| Rest of the world | 3 | 297 | – 98.8 % |
| Total | 16,984 | 16,119 | 5.4 % |
| SALES BREAKDOWN BY REGION (UNAUDITED) 01/01– 03/31/2021 |
in % | ||
| Asia | Rest of the world 0.0 % | ||
| 1.9 % (previous year: 14.6 %) | (previous year: 1.8 %) | ||
| Germany | |||
| 13.5 % (previous year: 9.5 %) | North America |
There were changes in the breakdown of sales by region in the reporting period compared to the prior-year period.
The Europe region (excluding Germany) contributed 48.5% to Group sales (previous year: 33.8%), recorded the highest growth in absolute and relative terms at EUR 2, 799k (previous year: 51.4%), and replaced North America as the largest sales region. North America's share of Group sales declined to 36.1% in the reporting period (previous year: 40.3%).
In the reporting period, Germany accounted for 13.5% of Group sales (previous year: 9.5%) and Asia for 1.9% (previous year: 14.6%).
Segments
SEGMENTS (UNAUDITED) in EUR
| ın | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Gross profit | EBITDA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 01/01– 03/31 |
2020 01/01– 03/31 |
2021 01/01– 03/31 |
2020 01/01– 03/31 |
2021 01/01– 03/31 |
2020 01/01– 03/31 |
|
| Clean Energy | 10,070,845 | 9,674,697 | 4,096,480 | 3,653,112 | – 3,264,125 | 277,157 |
| Clean Power Management | 6,913,110 | 6,443,844 | 2,106,806 | 1,592,170 | 806,539 | 97,697 |
| Total | 16,983,955 | 16,118,540 | 6,203,286 | 5,245,281 | – 2,457,586 | 374,854 |
| Depreciation/Amortization | – 920,571 | – 807,124 | ||||
| Operating loss (EBIT) | – 3,378,157 | – 432,270 |
Clean Energy
The core business of the Clean Energy segment comprises the development, production, system assembly, and marketing of off-grid energy solutions based on hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for various end customer markets.
In the reporting period, the Clean Energy segment achieved a 4.1% increase in sales to EUR 10,071k (previous year EUR 9,675k) compared to the same period of the previous year. The segment's sales performance benefited in particular from particularly strong demand from private customers, but also unchanged dynamic demand from professional / industrial customers compared to the prior-year period and the fourth quarter of 2020. The order situation in the defense business remained at a low level in the reporting period. This was mainly due to typical seasonal effects at the beginning of the year and ongoing global challenges in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
At 40.7% (previous year: 37.8%), the segment's gross margin in the reporting period was slightly above the level of the prior-year period.
Sales costs, adjusted for the non-recurring effects of EUR 2,673k mentioned above (previous year: EUR 204k), declined by 6.0% to EUR 2,035k (previous year: EUR 2,165k) compared to the same period of the previous year. Lower pandemic-related marketing, advertising and travel expenses were the main reasons for this.
The segment's general administration costs, adjusted for the above-mentioned non-recurring effects of EUR 2,131k, decreased by 9.2% to EUR 1,006k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 1,108k) and were thus significantly below the previous year's level.
The segment's EBITDA margin adjusted for non-recurring effects improved by 7.8 percentage points to 15.3% (previous year: 7.5%) compared to the same period last year.
Clean Power Management
The core business of the Clean Power Management segment comprises the development, manufacture and marketing of highly specialized, standardized and semi-standardized power management solutions, electronic solutions and frequency-controlled drives for the operation of high-tech devices. Parts of the Clean Power Management segment's product portfolio are also used in the Clean Energy segment. In the reporting period, the Clean Power Management segment recorded sales growth of 7.3% to EUR 6,913k (previous year: EUR 6,444k). The growth was mainly based on the continuing recovery in demand, particularly in the electronics sector.
The gross profit of the Clean Power Management segment increased significantly to EUR 2,107k (previous year: EUR 1,592k). This increase was due to both the development of sales and the higher gross profit margin. The resulting gross margin of 30.5% (previous year: 24.7%) was significantly above the level of the comparable period of 2020.
Sales costs decreased by 29.8% compared to the previous year to EUR 522k (previous year: EUR 743k). Lower pandemic-related marketing, advertising and travel expenses were a key factor in this development.
The segment's general administration costs amounted to EUR 525k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 401k) and were EUR 124k higher than in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to higher personnel costs.
ASSETS AND FINANCIAL POSITION
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash flow developed positively overall in the reporting period. The main factors behind this development were higher adjusted EBITDA and the virtually unchanged level of net working capital compared to December 31, 2020.
Operating cash flow before changes in net working capital amounted to EUR 2,157k in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 768k).
With regard to the main changes in net working capital, both trade receivables and trade payables increased by EUR 1,404k and EUR 1,574k, respectively, in the reporting period. Inventories declined slightly by EUR 739k with an effect on liquidity. Together with the other items of net working capital and a total reduction of EUR 38k, net working capital remained at nearly the same level of December 31, 2020.
After taking the change in net working capital and income tax payments into account, cash flow from ordinary operations amounted to EUR 2,151k (previous year: EUR –1,311k).
At EUR –763k (previous year: EUR –1,091k), cash flow from investing activities was significantly below the level of the previous year's period. It should be noted that the cash flow from investing activities includes EUR –618k (previous year: EUR –749k) from capitalized development expenses, which were also below the level of the previous year's period.
The net change in cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 1,027k (previous year: EUR –2,376k). Cash and cash equivalents on March 31, 2021 amounted to EUR 32,491k (December 31, 2020: EUR 31,464k).
Tot al asset s
As of March 31, 2021, the Group's total assets increased slightly by 3.9% to EUR 89,713k (December 31, 2020: EUR 86,330k).
Equity decreased by 5.7% to EUR 51,688k in the first three months (December 31, 2020: EUR 54,838k) mainly due to the loss for the period. The equity ratio decreased to 57.6% (December 31, 2020: 63.5%) mainly due to the increase in current liabilities.
Liabilities to banks increased by EUR 213k in the reporting period compared to the end of 2020 to EUR 4,762k as of March 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020: EUR 4,549k). The increase resulted exclusively from the utilization of working capital credit lines.
The balance sheet value of inventories amounted to EUR 12,215k as of March 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020: EUR 12,617k) and thus decreased by EUR 402k compared to the end of 2020.
The balance sheet value of trade accounts receivable as of March 31 was EUR 13,911k (December 31, 2020: EUR 12,363k), EUR 1,548k above the value on December 31, 2020. The positive development of sales was the main reason for this.
Trade payables increased by EUR 1,771k to EUR 6,513k since December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2020: EUR 4,742k).
The net financial position (cash and cash equivalents less liabilities to banks) increased to EUR 27,729k compared to EUR 26,915k at the end of 2020.

The Management Board confirms the forecast for the current fiscal year 2021 in terms of consolidated sales (EUR 61 million to 70 million) and concretised the earnings forecast with the ad-hoc release published on May 10, 2021. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT are expected at the upper half of the previously communicated range , i.e. for adjusted EBITDA from previously EUR 3.5 million to 6 million, now in the amount of EUR 4.75 million to 6 million, and for adjusted EBIT from previously EUR -0.9 million to 1.6 million, now in the amount of EUR 0.35 million to 1.6 million.
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Income Statement
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 16,983,955 | 16,118,540 |
| Production costs of work performed to generate sales | – 10,780,669 | – 10,873,259 |
| Gross profit | 6,203,286 | 5,245,281 |
| Sales costs | – 5,229,304 | – 3,112,174 |
| Research and development costs | – 878,101 | – 830,858 |
| General administration costs | – 3,662,607 | – 1,587,602 |
| Other operating income | 202,659 | 10,360 |
| Other operating expenses | – 14,090 | – 157,278 |
| Operating profit | – 3,378,157 | – 432,270 |
| Interest and similar income | 0 | – 0,3000 |
| Interest and similar expenses | – 78,031 | – 131,230 |
| Result before taxes | – 3,456,189 | – 563,501 |
| Income taxes | – 178,785 | – 66,689 |
| Consolidated net result | – 3,634,973 | – 630,190 |
| Net loss per share | ||
| undiluted | – 0.25 | – 0.05 |
| diluted | – 0.25 | – 0.05 |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
| FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) | in EUR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | ||
| Consolidated net result | – 3,634,973 | – 630,190 | |
| OCI items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in the future: | |||
| Result from currency translations | 337,588 | – 427,037 | |
| Total other results | 337,588 | – 427,037 | |
| Total comprehensive income | – 3,297,385 | – 1,057,227 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
ASSETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) in EUR
| 03/31/2021 | 03/31/2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | 61,375,864 | 58,447,329 |
| Inventories | 12,215,078 | 12,617,145 |
| Trade accounts receivables | 13,911,257 | 12,362,867 |
| Receivables from contracts with customers | 1,033,363 | 668,212 |
| Other short-term assets and receivables | 1,439,757 | 1,049,387 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 32,490,791 | 31,464,099 |
| Cash and cash equivalents with limitation on disposal | 285,620 | 285,620 |
| Non-current assets | 28,336,815 | 27,882,362 |
| Intangible assets | 16,676,908 | 15,999,278 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 9,682,605 | 9,985,098 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,977,302 | 1,897,987 |
| Assets | 89,712,679 | 86,329,691 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AS OF MARCH 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) | in EUR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2021 | 03/31/2020 | ||
| Current liabilities | 24,057,399 | 18,780,475 | |
| Provisions for taxes | 43,552 | 7,476 | |
| Other provisions | 1,559,742 | 1,575,879 | |
| Liabilities to banks | 4,704,670 | 4,339,954 | |
| Liabilities from prepayments | 53,411 | 39,531 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 6,513,336 | 4,742,006 | |
| Liabilities from finance leases | 1,589,464 | 1,353,289 | |
| Liabilities from percentage-of-completion | 0 | 51,928 | |
| Other short-term liabilities | 9,593,224 | 6,670,413 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 13,967,445 | 12,711,252 | |
| Other long-term provisions | 1,455,679 | 1,407,402 | |
| Liabilities to banks | 57,381 | 209,446 | |
| Liabilities under finance leases | 6,073,158 | 6,547,750 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | |
| Other liabilities from financing | 4,507,627 | 2,752,773 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,873,601 | 1,793,881 | |
| Equity | 51,687,835 | 54,837,964 | |
| Subscribed capital | 14,469,743 | 14,469,743 | |
| Capital surplus | 119,265,596 | 119,118,339 | |
| Other changes in equity non affecting profit or loss | – 781,120 | – 1,118,708 | |
| Consolidated net loss | – 81,266,384 | – 77,631,411 | |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | 89,712,679 | 86,329,691 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
| 01/01– 03/31/2020 | 01/01– 03/31/2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from ordinary operations | ||
| – 563,501 | – 3,456,189 | Result before taxes |
| 131,230 | 78,032 | Net interest income |
| 807,120 | 920,571 | Amortization/depreciation of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
| 282,204 | 4,803,530 | Income/expenses from SAR Plan/transaction bonus |
| 36,968 | – 132,406 | Changes in allowances |
| 0 | – 2,475 | Losses/gains from disposal of property, plant and equipment |
| 73,902 | – 54,074 | Other non-cash expenses/income |
| 767,923 | 2,156,989 | Changes to operating result before working capital |
| 4,974 | 26,806 | Changes to provisions |
| – 1,683,962 | – 1,403,963 | Changes to trade accounts receivables |
| – 510,412 | 739,075 | Changes to inventories |
| – 995,570 | – 707,613 | Changes to other receivables and assets |
| 944,738 | 1,573,753 | Changes to trade accounts payables |
| 193,362 | – 189,954 | Changes to other liabilities |
| – 1,278,948 | 2,195,093 | Cashflow from ordinary operations before taxes |
| – 32,298 | – 43,884 | Income tax refunds/-payments |
| – 1,311,246 | 2,151,208 | Cash flow from ordinary operations |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
| 01/01– 03/31/2021 | 01/01– 03/31/2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from investment activity | ||
| Investments in intangible assets from development projects | – 617,942 | – 749,228 |
| Investments in other intangible assets | – 19,316 | – 133,562 |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | – 125,369 | – 207,721 |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flow from investment activity | – 762,627 | – 1,090,511 |
| Cash flow from financial activity | ||
| Proceeds from issuance of equity instruments | 0 | 750,000 |
| Expenses from issuance of equity instruments | 0 | – 6,000 |
| Repayment of financial debt | – 158,899 | – 433,498 |
| Changes to current account liabilities | 258,516 | 356,693 |
| Repayment of liabilities under finance leases | – 386,194 | – 513,625 |
| Interest paid and other expenses | – 75,312 | – 127,632 |
| Cash flow from financial activity | – 361,889 | 25,939 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,026,692 | – 2,375,817 |
| Currency effects on cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 31,464,099 | 20,906,380 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 32,490,791 | 18,530,563 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,026,692 | – 2,375,817 |
Segmentation
| Clean Energy | Clean Power Management | Consolidated financial statements |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 01/01– 03/31/ |
2020 01/01– 03/31/ |
2021 01/01– 03/31/ |
2020 01/01– 03/31/ |
2021 01/01– 03/31/ |
2020 01/01– 03/31/ |
|
| Sales | 10,070,845 | 9,674,697 | 6,913,110 | 6,443,844 | 16,983,955 | 16,118,540 |
| Production costs of work performed to generate sales |
– 5,974,365 | – 6,021,585 | – 4,197,022 | – 4,851,674 | – 10,171,387 | – 10,873,259 |
| Gross profit | 4,096,480 | 3,653,112 | 2,106,806 | 1,592,170 | 6,203,285,70 | 5,245,281 |
| Sales Costs | – 4,707,259 | – 2,368,754 | – 522,045 | – 743,420 | – 5,229,304 | – 3,112,174 |
| Research and development costs | – 429,698 | – 249,532 | – 448,403 | – 581,326 | – 878,101 | – 830,858 |
| General administration costs | – 3,137,201 | – 1,186,479 | – 525,406 | – 401,122 | – 3,662,607 | – 1,587,602 |
| Other operating income | 202,660 | 10,360 | 0 | 0 | 202,659 | 10,360 |
| Other operating expenses | – 14,090 | – 157,278 | 0 | 0 | – 14,090 | – 157,278 |
| Other income/expenses | 188,569 | – 146,919 | 0 | 0 | 188,569 | – 146,919 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | – 3,989,108 | – 298,572 | 610,951 | – 133,698 | – 3,378,157 | – 432,270 |
| Adjustments EBIT | 4,803,530 | 445,643 | 0 | 0 | 4,803,530 | 445,643 |
| EBIT underlying | 814,422 | 147,071 | 610,951 | – 133,698 | 1,425,373 | 13,373 |
| Depreciation/amortization | – 724,983 | – 575,729 | – 195,588 | – 231,395 | – 920,571 | – 807,124 |
| EBITDA | – 3,264,125 | 277,157 | 806,539 | 97,697 | – 2,457,586 | 374,854 |
| Adjustments EBITDA | 4,803,530 | 445,643 | 0 | 0 | 4,803,530 | 445,643 |
| EBITDA underlying | 1,539,405 | 722,800 | 806,539 | 97,697 | 2,345,944 | 820,497 |
| Operating loss (EBIT) | – 3,378,157 | – 432,270 | ||||
| Financial result | – 78,031 | – 131,230 | ||||
| Result before tax | – 3,456,189 | – 563,501 | ||||
| Income taxes | – 178,785 | – 66,689 | ||||
| Consolidated net result | – 3,634,973 | – 630,190 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Up until the date of preparation, no events of particular significance have occurred that are expected to have a material effect on the net assets, financial and earnings position of the Group.
Brunnthal, May 18, 2021
The Management Board
Dr. Peter Podesser Hans Pol Daniel Saxena Chairman of the Board (CEO) Board Member (COO) Board Member (CFO)
FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2021
| MAY 18, 2021 | Q1 REPORT 2021 |
|---|---|
| MAY 19, 2021 | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
| AUGUST 19, 2021 | Q2 REPORT 2021 |
| AUGUST 25, 2021 | CAPITAL MARKET CONFERENCE HIT, HAMBURG |
| NOVEMBER 15, 2021 | Q3 REPORT 2021 |
| NOVEMBER 22, 2021 | GERMAN EQUITY FORUM, FRANKFURT |
SHARE INFORMATION
| Bloomberg symbol | F3C |
|---|---|
| Reuters symbol | CXPNX |
| WKN | 756857 |
| ISIN | DE0007568578 |
| Number of shares as of 12/31/2020 | 14,469,743 |
| Stock category | No-par value shares |
| Stock segment | Prime Standard, Renewable Energies |
| Stock exchange | Frankfurt, FWB |
| Designated sponsors | mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG |
INVESTOR-RELATIONS
SFC Energy AG Eugen-Saenger-Ring 7 85649 Brunnthal Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89/673 592–378 Fax: +49 (0)89/673 592–169 Email: [email protected]
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Statements about the future
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