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SoftwareONE Holding AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Mar 4, 2022
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Q4 2021 Quarterly Report Q4 2021
Ørn Software Holding AS


Contents

P4

P6
Ørn Software – The Big Picture
P8
Q4 2021 in Brief P9 Key figures
P10
Operational Develoment
P11 Segment Real Estate Management P12 Segment Industrial Maintenance & Quality Control
P13 Segment Energy & Sustainability Management
P14
Financial Review P16 Cash flow P16 Financial position as at year end 2021 P17 Share information P17 Risk factors P17 Outlook P17 Financial calendar
Letter from the CEO

P18
Client testimonial: OP Financial Group
P20
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Explanatory Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements P33 Alternative performance measures
Letter from the CEO
The fourth quarter marked the conclusion of an extraordinary year for Ørn Software. Not only have we continued to grow business organically, but we have also welcomed three fantastic new companies in our group: Facilit, Landax and Rapal. This means that we now have a truly Nordic geographical footprint and can provide an even broader suite of solutions for digitizing asset heavy worksites and businesses. As a firm foundation for our significant growth ambitions, we listed our stock on Euronext Growth in Oslo in March 2021. Driven by a combination of organic growth and the acquisitions of Facilit, Landax and Rapal, we grew our annual recurring revenue with 111 percent during 2021 to NOK 220 million. The ARR figure is an essential performance indicator for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business like Ørn. More than 80 percent of our revenue is recurring, and the SaaS model implies very high gross margins. With accelerating new sales, an increased potential for cross sales through this year's acquisitions, and churn at stable low levels we are well position to continue to create significant value for all stakeholders going forward.
During 2021 Ørn Software increased the sales capacity and hired several experienced new sales representatives. Many of our products, especially within real estate management segment have long sales cycles. However, towards the end of 2021 we have seen an increase in lead generation and a healthy sales pipeline building up. We concluded the fourth quarter with organic ARR growth of 13.7 percent. This represents an acceleration of 1.5 percentage points annualized compared to Q3 2021. So far in 2022, the positive sales development has continued, and combined with price increases implemented early this year we expect to see further gradual improvement in the growth rate in 2022.
In 2021 the top priority for Ørn Software was to successfully execute on the M&A strategy and welcome the acquired businesses, following our proven model for post-merger integration. During 2022 our main focus will be on reaping the benefits of being more than twice as large as one year ago. We see the opportunity to realize synergies not only through cross selling our products, but also by working more efficiently on administration and development of new products and technology. All in all, we expect this to help us improve our adjusted EBITDA margin from 24 percent in 2021 to the targeted range of 28-30 percent in 2022. Combined with a target of revenue of around NOK 270 million, up from 194 million in 2021, and stable CAPEX as a percentage of revenue, this implies an expected significant boost to our cash earnings,

and we expect to be cash flow positive after payment of interest for the full year 2022*.
The potential is vast. The Nordic market for solutions for real estate management, industrial maintenance & quality control and energy & sustainability management is estimated at NOK 14 billion, of which about NOK 3 billion is currently being served. Many of our products are characterized by long sales cycles. However, we have a more focused sales organization than ever and a very promising sales pipeline, which is an indicator of accelerating growth going forward. This underpins our ambition to grow well and continue to improve profitability also long-term. Our 2025 financial growth target is to grow our ARR organically to NOK 430 million and reaching an EBITDA margin higher than 40 percent, and we are well on track to achieve this.
Meanwhile, we look forward to continuing to provide The Big Picture.
Sten-Roger Karlsen
Ørn Software – The Big Picture
Most companies have fixed assets that need to be efficiently managed. Most companies need to continuously improve its efficiency to stay competitive. Implementing digital tools that are easy to use and simplify workflows, is an important part of meeting this growing need in assetheavy industries.
Ørn Software provides industry-leading digital asset management tools, to help users improve its efficiency and become more competitive. Ørn is focused on streamlining business processes, and this is done by collecting useful data, and by digitizing and automizing complex and resource intensive workflows. Ørn's solutions encourage human interaction and data sharing across disciplines, functions, and departments. Seeing the big picture is key to achieving operational success and reduced environmental footprint.
Data is captured from SCADA systems, IoT, sensors and meters, and other systems are connected through APIs, to provide a real-time image and continuously enriching the solutions with valuable data. The solutions enable the users to make tactical, strategical, and operational decisions based on live data and historical trends. Consequently, Ørn's customers achieve reduced cost, increased uptime, extended asset lifetime, reduced environmental footprint and regulatory compliance.
The end user is equipped with mobile tools to handle day-to-day field work as efficiently as possible, while management has access to analytics and administration tools. Ørn's customers get an insight into all the details, while still having a complete overview.
Ørn provides its customers with THE BIG PICTURE.


Q4 2021 in Brief
- ARR NOK 219.8 million at the end of the quarter, a growth of +111% since Q4 2020. Organic growth was 13.7%
- Q4 2021 revenue NOK 65.5 million (+185% Y/Y)
- Adjusted EBITDA margin 17.5% (33.3% in Q4 2020). EBITDA margin 19.9% (17.5% in Q4 2020)
- Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin 23.4% (26.3%)
- Cost level affected by integration of acquired companies and building sales capacity to accelerate ARR growth in 2022
- Q4 2021 EBITDA margin included a one-off effect of 5.3%-points related to Q3 2021 cost that were accrued in Q4
- Positive cash flows from operating activities of NOK 8.7 million in Q4 2021
| Q4-21 | Q4-20 | Change | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 65.5 | 23.0 | 185 % | 193.9 | 81,9 | 137 % |
| EBITDA | 13.0 | 4.0 | 224% | 23.9 | 17.9 | -22% |
| EBITDA margin | 19.9% | 17.5% | 12.3% | 21.8% | ||
| EBITDA adj. | 11.5 | 7.7 | 50 % | 45.7 | 21.5 | 112% |
| EBITDA adj. margin | 17.5% | 33.3% | 23.5% | 26,3 % | ||
| ARR | 219.8 | 104,4 | 111 % | |||
| Net retention rate | 101.4% | 100.8% | 99.6 % | 109,5 % | ||
| Churn | 0.1% | 0.7% | 6.2% | 3,7 % | ||
| Numbers of customers | 1,955 | 1,022 | 1,955 | 1,022 |
Key figures (in NOK million)

Key figures (in NOK million) ANNUAL RECURRING REVENUE (ARR)
REVENUE AND EBITDA ADJUSTED MARGIN

Operational Development
At the end of Q4 2021 Ørn Software had a customer base generating Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of NOK 220 million, which was 111% higher than at the end of Q4 2020. During Q4, Ørn Software increased its ARR with NOK 5.6 million, driven by increased number of customers and higher revenue per customer.
The Q4 2021 ARR represents a year-on-year organic growth, adjusted for currency fluctuations and the effect of one specific Swedish customer ending its use of Ørn's services in Q2 2021, of 13.7 percent compared to 12.2 percent in Q3 2021. The Q4 quarter-on-quarter organic growth in ARR was 3.2 percent, compared to 0.3 percent in Q3.
Churn rate in Q4 2021 was at 0.1 percent, down from 0.7 percent in Q4 2020.
The net retention rate was 101.4 percent in Q4 2021, compared to 100.8 percent in Q4 2020. The net retention rate adjusted for currency fluctuations was 102.0 percent in Q4 2021 and 100.8 percent in Q4 2020.
Number of customers has increased from 1,022 at the end of Q4 2020 to 1,955 at the end of Q4 2021, primarily driven by M&A activities, but also to some extent new sales.
Ørn is continuing to invest in product development. As the product portfolio is growing through acquisitions, the initiative for establishing one common technology architecture becomes increasingly important. Taking out synergies following the string of acquisitions in 2020 and 2021 is increasingly emphasized, and development will be focused on fewer software solutions.
Ørn Software has during Q4 2020 and the first half-year 2021 increased its sales capacity through recruitment of additional sales personnel. In Q4 2021 this started to yield results in the form of a slight acceleration in organic ARR growth.
Segment Real Estate Management (figures in NOK million)
| Q4-21 | Q4-20 | Change | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 44.6 | 14.9 | 200 % | 129.8 | 53,3 | 144 % |
| ARR | 149.6 | 65.3 | 129 % | 149,6 | 62,6 | 129 % |
| Net retention rate | 100.5 % | 99.6 % | 95.3 % | 107,8 % | ||
| Churn | 0.1 % | 0.5 % | 7.9 % | 2,0 % | ||
| Numbers of customers | 615 | 261 | 136% | 615 | 261 | 136% |
At the end of Q4 2021, the segment ARR was NOK 149.6 million, a growth of 129 percent Y/Y. The growth is boosted by the acquisition of Rapal in Q3 2021, which brought ARR of NOK 69.9 million, adding to the effect of acquisitions made in Q4 2020 and Q1 2021.
Organic year-on-year ARR growth in Q4 2021, adjusted for currency fluctuations and excluding the effect of one specific Swedish customer ending its use of Ørn's services in Q2 2021, was 11.3 percent compared to 11.7 percent in Q4 2020, driven by new sale and upsell. The Q4 quarter-on-quarter organic growth in ARR was 1.8 percent, compared to -0.9 percent in Q3.
Churn in the quarter was 0.1 percent, down from 0.5 percent in Q4 2020. The net retention rate was 100.5 percent in Q4 2021, compared to 99.6 percent in Q4 2020. The net retention rate adjusted for currency fluctuations was 101.3 percent in Q4 2021 and 99.6 percent in Q4 2020.
In Q4 2020 and first half-year 2021, the focus has been to build a strong sales force within this segment. As a result, the new sale and cross-selling activity is significantly increased, with initial results in the form of a slight increase in organic growth in Q4 2021.
Operating revenue in the segment in Q4 2021 was NOK 44.6 million, a growth of 200 percent compared to Q4 2020.

Segment Industrial Maintenance & Quality Control (figures in NOK million)
| Q4-21 | Q4-20 | Change | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 16.7 | 7.1 | 135 % | 48.9 | 26,9 | 82 % |
| ARR | 54.5 | 26.7 | 104 % | 54,5 | 26,7 | 104 % |
| Net retention rate | 103.8 % | 101.7 % | 108.5 % | 112,6 % | ||
| Churn | 0.3 % | 1.1 % | 5.3 % | 7,0 % | ||
| Numbers of customers | 881 | 301 | 193 % | 881 | 301 | 193 % |
At the end of Q4 2021, the segment ARR was NOK 54.5 million, a growth of 104 percent Y/Y. Organic ARR year-on-year growth was 7.3 percent. During Q4, the ARR grew with NOK 3.7 million, driven by new sale and upselling. Churn was limited at 0.3 percent in the quarter.
The position within quality control was significantly strengthened by the acquisition of Landax in Q2 2021. Quality control and Industrial maintenance processes are a good match, and Landax represents highly attractive offering for Ørn's existing customers, and vice versa.
We also experience that the combination of Industrial Maintenance (Maintenance) and Quality Control (InControl) is very well received in the aquaculture industry.
Operating revenue in the segment in Q4 2021 was NOK 16.7 million, a growth of 135 percent compared to Q4 2020.

Segment Energy & Sustainability Management (figures in NOK million)
| Q4-21 | Q4-20 | Change | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.4 | 0.0 | - | 14.4 | 0,0 | - |
| ARR | 15.6 | 15,0 | 4 % | 15,6 | 15,0 | 4 % |
| Net retention rate | 102.0 % | 102.3 % | ||||
| Churn | 0.0 % | 0.9 % | ||||
| Numbers of customers | 459 | 460 | 0 % | 459 | 460 | 0 % |
The segment consists of the solution acquired in December 2020 (Entro IT).
At the end of Q4 2021, the segment ARR was NOK 15.6 million, up from 15.0 million at the end of Q4 2020. Organic and reported change was 4 %.
During Q4, the ARR was increased with NOK 0.6 million, with a net retention rate of 102 percent and no churn. The segment Energy & Sustainability Management is new to Ørn as of the end of 2020. Sales reps that have been hired during 2021 and in Q4 there were early signs of positive effect of the ramp up. The overall market for Energy & Sustainability Management solutions is expected to increase rapidly over the coming years, e.g. due to focus on energy consumption, climate and specifically the introduction of the new EU Taxonomy framework.
Operating revenue in the segment in Q4 2021 was NOK 3.4 million.
Financial Review
| Historical Group P&L | Q3-20 | Q4-20 | Q1-21 | Q2-21 | Q3-21 | Q4-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recurring | 17 157 | 18 631 | 27 325 | 32 330 | 51 011 | 53 844 |
| Non-recurring revenue | 2 144 | 4 387 | 3 882 | 5 443 | 8 442 | 11 639 |
| Total revenue | 19 301 | 23 017 | 31 207 | 37 773 | 59 453 | 65 483 |
| COGS | -1 793 | -1 306 | -1 722 | -3 684 | -5 495 | -9 666 |
| Total OPEX | -12 571 | -17 694 | -37 709 | -27 482 | -41 479 | -42 792 |
| EBITDA | 4 937 | 4 018 | -8 224 | 6 608 | 12 479 | 13 026 |
| Margin (%) | 26 % | 17 % | -26 % | 17 % | 21 % | 20 % |
| Special items | 3 652 | 15 703 | 1 870 | 5 758 | -1 555 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 4 937 | 7 670 | 7 479 | 8 478 | 18 237 | 11 471 |
| Margin (%) | 26 % | 33 % | 24 % | 22 % | 31 % | 18 % |
| Depreciation and amortization | -5 271 | -5 913 | -9 142 | -11 912 | -28 158 | -25 593 |
| Reported EBIT | -334 | -1 896 | -17 366 | -5 305 | -15 679 | -12 567 |
| Net financial income | -250 | -1 627 | 5 921 | -8 422 | -10 551 | -4 263 |
| Reported profit/loss before tax | -584 | -3 523 | -11 445 | -13 727 | -26 231 | -16 829 |
| Tax | 421 | 422 | 2 747 | 3 295 | 6 295 | -3 711 |
| Net income/loss | -163 | -3 101 | -8 698 | -10 433 | -19 935 | -20 540 |
Full year 2021
Ørn Software consolidated revenues were NOK 193.9 million in 2021. This was a growth of 137 percent compared to 2020. The revenue growth was primarily driven by the acquisitions of MainManager, Entro IT, Facilit Landax and Rapal. The group's organic revenue growth in 2021 was 1 percent compared to 2020. This was the result of a mix of reduced non-recurring revenue and a growth in the strategically important recurring revenue of 5.4 percent, driven by upsales and price optimization.
The gross profit margin of the group was 89.4 percent in 2021, down from 92.8 in 2020. Facilit, which was acquired in Q1 2021 and Entro IT, acquired in Q4 2020, have lower gross margin than the rest of the group, thus impacting negatively on the overall gross margin. The lower gross margin for these companies relates to hired customer support services which are classified as cost of goods. Rapal, acquired in Q3 2021, also has a lower gross margin due to sensor costs.
The Group's EBITDA, adjusted for special items, was NOK 45.7 million in 2021, an increase of 112 percent compared to 2020. EBITDA adjusted margin was 23.5% percent in 2021, compared to 26.3 percent in 2020. The reduction was affected by increased cost related to corporate functions, partly driven by the public listing in March 2021, activities related to the integration of acquired companies and positioning of the group for reaping synergies as of 2022.
Reported EBITDA, which includes special items of NOK 21.8 million, was NOK 23.9 million in 2021 (17.9 million in 2020). Depreciations and amortizations were NOK -74.8 million in 2021 compared to NOK -21.3 million in 2020. The increase reflects the substantially accelerated investment activity in the group during past two years. As the group's accounts are prepared in accordance with NGAAP, all intangible assets are depreciated linearly. The acquisition of Rapal, which was closed in beginning of July 2021, has led to a significant step-up in depreciation. In total, acquisition related depreciation and amortization amounted to NOK 57.5 million in 2021 compared to NOK 12.2 million in 2020.
Reported EBIT was NOK -50.9 million in 2021 compared to NOK -3.4 million in 2020, affected negatively by the special items related to IPO, the acquisitions and the increased depreciations and amortizations.
Net financial income in 2021 was NOK -17.3 million (NOK -2.7 million in 2020), reflecting interest expenses of NOK 24.2 million, other loan related expenses of NOK 2.3, and a positive currency effect of NOK 9.5 million related to the related to the company's debt denominated in SEK and EUR.
Reported tax in 2021 was positive with NOK 8.6 million, compared to NOK 1.7 million in 2020.
Q4 2021
Ørn Software consolidated revenues were NOK 65.5 million in Q4 2021. This was a growth of 185 percent compared to the same period in 2020. The revenue growth was primarily driven by the acquisitions of MainManager, Entro IT, Facilit Landax and Rapal. The group's organic revenue growth in Q4 2021 was 1 percent compared to the Q4 2020. Like the full-year trend, this was the result of declining non-recurring revenue and growth in the strategically important recurring revenue, driven by upsales and price optimization.
The gross profit margin of the group was 85 percent in Q4 2021, compared to 94 from Q4 2020. Facilit, which was acquired in Q1 2021 and Entro IT, acquired in Q4 2020, have lower gross margin than the rest of the group, thus impacting negatively on the overall gross margin. The lower gross margin for these companies relates to hired customer support services which are classified as cost of goods.
Reported EBITDA, which includes special items of NOK -1.6 million, mainly related to changes in employer's contribution to the option scheme bonuses, was NOK 13.3 million in Q4, compared to 12.5 million last quarter and 4 million same quarter last year. EBITDA margin was 20 percent in Q4 2021.
The Group's EBITDA, adjusted for special items, was NOK 11.5 million in Q4 2021, an increase of 50 percent compared to the same quarter in 2020. EBITDA adjusted margin was 18 percent in Q4 2021. The reduction was, as for the full year 2021 affected by increased cost related to corporate functions, partly driven by the public listing in March 2021, activities related to the integration of acquired companies and positioning of the group for reaping synergies as of 2022. In addition, Q4 2021 was negatively affected by certain cost related to Q3 2021 that were accrued in Q4. This affected adjusted EBITDA margin negatively with 5.3% in Q4. Adjustments of special items in Q4 2021 are related to decrease in the share price that affect the accounting of option programs with -2.3 million in salary cost, as well as office rental cost in connection with relocation.
Depreciations and amortizations were NOK -25.6 million in Q4 2021 compared to NOK -5.9 million in Q4 2020 and NOK -28.1 million in Q3 2021. The increase reflects the substantially accelerated investment activity in the group during the recent 12 months. As the group's accounts are prepared in accordance with NGAAP, all intangible assets are depreciated linearly. The acquisition of Rapal, which was closed in beginning of July 2021, has led to a significant step-up in quarterly depreciation. In total, acquisition related depreciation and amortization amounted to NOK 21.7 million in Q4 2021 compared to NOK 3.1 million in Q4 2020 and NOK 19.0 million in Q3 2021.
Reported EBIT was NOK -12.6 million in Q4 2021 compared to NOK -1.9 million in Q4 2020, affected positively by the special items and negatively related to the increased depreciations and amortizations.
Net financial income in Q4 2021 was NOK -4.3 million (NOK -1.6 million in Q4 2020), reflecting interest expenses of NOK 8.7 million, other loan related expenses of NOK 0.8 million, earn-out revaluation of NOK 1 million, and positive currency effects of NOK 4.2 million related to the related to the company's debt denominated in SEK and EUR. Reported tax in Q4 2021 was NOK -3.7 million, compared to NOK 0.4 million in Q4 2020. The negative effect in Q4 2021 is a result of using the end of year tax calculation instead of a flat 24% (used through the year) on profit before tax i Q4.
Cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities in Q4 2021 before change in net working capital was NOK -19.0 million, and NOK 8.7 million after change in working capital of NOK 27.7 million. On a 2021 full year basis, the cash flow from operations of NOK 6.6 million excluding change in net working capital and other non-cash items related to the acquisitions .
Change in net working capital, non-cash items and acquisitions were affected by reclassifications. Reclassification of payment of debt related to the acquisition of Entro IT AS in Q1 2021, which, in Q4 2021, has been reclassified from net working capital to acquisitions (NOK 19.1 million). Furthermore, delivery on prepayments from customer, where the prepayment was made before the acquisition date, have been reclassified from net working capital to non-cash items (NOK 16.4 million for the year).
Cash flow from investing activities was NOK 28.5 million in Q4 21, driven by capex of NOK 9.4 million related to software development, and the above-mentioned reclassification.
Net cash flow from financing activities was NOK -4.3 million in Q4 2021 related to down payment of external debt in Rapal Oy.
Cash flow from operating activities in the full year 2021 before change in net working capital was NOK -16.6 million, and NOK -16.5 million after change in working capital of NOK 0.2 million. The cash flow was affected by negative cash flow related to special items cost.
Cash flow from investing activities was NOK -427.6 million in 2021, driven by the acquisition of Facilit, Landax and Rapal and capex of NOK 33.0 million related to software development.
Net cash flow from financing activities was NOK 513.2 million in 2021 related to a capital increase of MNOK 229, mainly related to equity capital raise ahead of the IPO, and new tap issue of MEUR 24.2 and MSEK 45 from our loan facility provider Ture Invest AB, related to the acquisition of Facilit, Landax and Rapal.
Total cash at end of 2021 was NOK 134.5 million.
Financial position as at year end 2021
Following the equity capital raise of gross NOK 250 million ahead of the IPO in March 2021, Ørn Software has a robust balance sheet and is well capitalized to deliver on the stated growth ambitions.
Total assets amounted to NOK 901.6 million (264.7 million at the end of 2020). Total current assets amounted to 161.9 million (83.2 million at the end of 2020), primarily driven by increased cash as a result of the equity capital raise. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to NOK 134.5 million (65.3 million at the end of 2020).
Non-current assets increased to 739.7 million (181.4 million at the end of 2020). The change was predominantly related to intangible assets, which increased to NOK 736.2 million (179.7 million at the end of 2020), driven by the acquisitions of Facilit, Landax and Rapal (please refer to note 6)
Total liabilities were at 550.7 million (NOK 186.1 million at the end of 2020). Current liabilities increased to NOK 85.7 million (NOK 61.0 million at the end of 2020). Non-current liabilities increased to NOK 411.6 million (NOK 116.6 million at the end of 2020).
Share information
At the end of Q4 2021 Ørn Software had 94,398,537 million shares. There was no change in number of shares during Q4 2021. An overview of the 20 largest shareholders is available on the company web site.
Risk factors
Risk factors are described in the Information document prepared in connection with the listing on Euronext Growth, published 29 March 2021.
Outlook
Ørn Software is a leading software company with digital solutions for industrial and real estate management in the Nordic market. Through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, the company has significant growth ambitions both in the Nordic region and in Europe.
The market potential in the Nordic region is estimated at NOK 14 billion. By 2025, Ørn Software aims to achieve an ARR of NOK 430 million based on organic growth, in addition to further growth through M&A. Ørn Software's business model, which is based on providing Software-as-a-Service, is highly scalable. The company will continue to focus on sales and ARR growth, as well as increasingly move services over to shared technology platforms, which will add to this scalability. In addition to revenue growth, the company aims to increase its EBITDA margin to at least 40 percent by 2025 and a gradually reduced CAPEX as a percentage of revenue from 2023 and onwards.
Ørn Software will during 2022 take important steps towards the long-term goal. This year, the key focus will be on taking out revenue and cost synergy effects in the aftermath of the string of acquisitions in 2020 and 2021. This means that the company will take a step-change in terms of profitability during 2022, and we expect our adjusted EBITDA margin to improve from 24 percent in 2021 to a targeted range of 28-30 percent in 2022. Combined with a target of revenue of around NOK 270 million, up from 194 million in 2021, and stable CAPEX as a percentage of revenue, this implies an expected significant boost to our cash earnings, and we expect to be cash flow positive after payment of interest for the full year 2022*. Many of Ørn Software's solutions experience long sales cycles. This is particularly the case for real estate management solutions for large public and private organizations. During 2021 and so far in 2022, we have seen positive momentum when it comes to building up sales pipeline. Hence, organic growth in ARR and revenue is expected to gradually accelerate during 2022 and beyond.
*) Before adjustment for any special items
Financial calendar
Quarterly reporting:
- Annual report 2021: 30 March 2022
- Q1 2022: 20 May 2022
- Q3 2022: 11 November 2022 • Q4 2022: 24 February 2023
- Annual General Meeting: 27 April 2022
- Q2 and first half 2022: 26 August 2022
OP Financial Group


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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
| Note | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Q4 – 2021 | Q4 – 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.01-31.12 | 01.01-31.12 | 01.10-31.12 | 01.10-31.12 | ||
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
| Operating revenues and operating costs | |||||
| Total Operating Income | 3 | 193 918 | 81 925 | 65 483 | 19 301 |
| Cost of goods | 20 567 | 5 900 | 9 666 | 1 793 | |
| Salaries | 101 331 | 41 815 | 30 422 | 9 681 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 74 805 | 21 271 | 25 593 | 5 271 | |
| Other operating costs | 48 131 | 16 338 | 12 369 | 2 890 | |
| Total OPEX | 244 835 | 85 323 | 78 050 | 19 635 | |
| Operating profit | -50 917 | -3 398 | -12 567 | -334 | |
| Financial income and financial costs | |||||
| Other financial income | 26 144 | 7 521 | |||
| Other interest expenses | -24 169 | -2 683 | -8 720 | -250 | |
| Other financial cost | -19 291 | -3 064 | |||
| Result of financial items | -17 315 | -2 683 | -4 263 | -250 | |
| Reported EBT | -68 232 | -6 081 | -16 829 | -584 | |
| Tax | 8 626 | 1 685 | -3 711 | 421 | |
| Net income | -59 607 | -4 396 | -20 540 | -163 |
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
| ASSETS | Note | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.2021 | 31.12.2020 | ||
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited | Audited | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | |||
| R&D | 5,6 | 116 832 | 113 619 |
| Customer relationship | 5,6 | 271 190 | 0 |
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | 0 | |
| Goodwill | 5,6 | 348 222 | 66 050 |
| Total intangible assets | 736 243 | 179 669 | |
| Tangible assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 1 788 | 1 740 | |
| Total tangible assets | 1 788 | 1 740 | |
| Financial assets | |||
| Investment in shares | 34 | 34 | |
| Long-term receivables | 1 684 | 0 | |
| Total financial fixed assets | 1 718 | 34 | |
| Total non-current assets | 739 749 | 181 443 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Receivables | |||
| Trade receivable | 19 013 | 9 148 | |
| Other current assets | 8 386 | 8 781 | |
| Total receivables | 27 398 | 17 929 | |
| Investments | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 134 456 | 65 289 | |
| Total current assets | 161 854 | 83 218 | |
| Total assets | 901 603 | 264 660 |
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position cont.
| Equity and liabilities | Note | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.2021 | 31.12.2020 | ||
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited | Audited | |
| Paid-in capital | |||
| Share capital | 9 440 | 6 075 | |
| Share premium | 454 445 | 104 965 | |
| Other equity | 1 285 | 879 | |
| Total paid-in equity | 465 170 | 111 919 | |
| Earned equity | |||
| Other equity | -114 271 | -33 346 | |
| Total earned equity | -114 271 | -33 346 | |
| Total equity | 4 | 350 899 | 78 573 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Provision for liabilities | |||
| Deferred tax | 5,6 | 53 477 | 8 581 |
| Total provisions for liabilities | 53 477 | 8 581 | |
| Other long-term debt | |||
| Non-current interest-bearing debt | 8 | 411 564 | 116 554 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 0 | 0 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 411 564 | 116 554 | |
| Short-term liabilities | |||
| Convertible loans | 7 | 0 | 5 580 |
| Accounts payable | 9 355 | 5 930 | |
| Payable tax | 0 | 63 | |
| Public duties payable | 12 307 | 5 878 | |
| Other current financial liabilities | 7 | 64 000 | 43 502 |
| Total current liabilities | 85 662 | 60 953 | |
| Total liabilities | 550 704 | 186 087 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 901 603 | 264 660 | |
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
| FY - 2021 | FY - 2020 | Q4 - 2021 | Q4 - 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.01-31.12 | 01.01-31.12 | 01.10-31.12 | 01.10-31.12 |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited |
| -68 232 | -6 081 | -16 829 | -3 523 |
| 74 805 | 21 270 | 25 593 | 5 914 |
| 178 | -1 517 | 27 732 | -10 006 |
| -23 217 | 4 944 | -27 781 | 8 013 |
| -16 466 | 18 617 | 8 715 | 398 |
| -32 972 | -19 687 | -9 419 | -6 469 |
| -394 629 | -75 724 | -19 135 | -62 062 |
| -427 601 | -95 412 | -28 554 | -68 531 |
| 284 246 | 98 662 | -4 266 | 88 951 |
| 228 987 | 41 102 | 0 | 36 250 |
| 513 234 | 139 763 | -4 266 | 125 201 |
| 65 289 | 2 320 | 158 561 | 8 221 |
| 69 167 | 62 968 | -24 105 | 57 068 |
| 134 456 | 65 288 | 134 456 | 65 289 |
E.g. gains/(losses) on cash and cash equivalents have been allocated to other non-cash items (cash flows from operating activities)
Explanatory Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – General information
About Ørn Software
Ørn Software, listed on Euronext Growth as of March 2021, is a Nordic provider of SaaS solutions enabling efficient operations and maintenance across a wide range of asset-heavy industries, including real estate, manufacturing, food & beverages, and aquaculture. The Group's software provides customers with improved insight through data-driven operations and contributes to increased efficiency and reduced costs through digitalization of rental processes, datadriven maintenance scheduling and energy optimization.
All of the above contribute to the lengthening of property and equipment lifespan, a key component of Ørn Software's value proposition. Furthermore, the Group's offering enables customers to reduce their environmental footprint and provides digital tools to meet reporting and regulatory requirements.
Close to 2,000 companies and 280,000 users use Ørn Software's different SaaS-offerings every day, including a number of the biggest industrial and property management firms in the Nordic countries.
Read more at www.ornsoftware.com
As of the 31 December 2021, the consolidated financial statements of Ørn Software Holding AS consist of the following subsidiaries and granddaughters:
Ørn Software Holding AS, parent company
- Ørn Software AS, daughter
- Ørn Software AB (formerly View Software Sweden AB), granddaughter
- Örn Software Ehf group (formerly MainManager Ehf group), granddaughter
- Entro IT AS group, granddaughter (merged with Ørn Software AS in Q4 21)
- Facility Management AS group (Facilit), granddaughter
- Landax AS, granddaughter
- Ørn Software Holding Oy Group (Rapal Oy), granddaughter
Prior to the Group's acquisition of Facilit on 8 March 2021, Facilit acquired Senix Consulting AS. Landax AS was acquired on 8 June 2021. Rapal Oy was acquired through Ørn Software Holding Oy on 9 July 2021 (see note 6).
Note 2 – Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Norwegian generally accepted accounting principles (NGAAP) and there have been no changes to the accounting principles since the annual accounts for 2020. Reference is therefore made to the note of principles in the annual accounts for 2020.
Note 3 – Revenue
The company's revenues consist primarily of revenues related to "Software-as-a-Solution" services. Revenue recognition takes place on a straight-line basis in accordance with the underlying agreement, a large part of the company's agreements is recurring.
| FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Q4 - 2021 | Q4 - 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited |
| Real Estate Management | ||||
| Recurring | 109 112 | 45 878 | 37 373 | 10 901 |
| Non-recurring revenue | 20 675 | 7 271 | 7 269 | 1 592 |
| Total revenue | 129 787 | 53 149 | 44 642 | 12 493 |
| Industrial Maintenance & Quality Control | ||||
| Recurring | 41 207 | 24 634 | 13 107 | 6 084 |
| Non-recurring revenue | 7 659 | 2 268 | 3 611 | 501 |
| Total revenue | 48 866 | 26 902 | 16 718 | 6 585 |
| Energy & Sustainability Management | ||||
| Recurring | 14 193 | 0 | 3 365 | 0 |
| Non-recurring revenue | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total revenue | 14 419 | 0 | 3 365 | 0 |
| Other income | 849 | 1 873 | 302 | 223 |
| Total Operating Income | ||||
| Recurring | 164 511 | 70 513 | 53 844 | 16 985 |
| Non-recurring revenue (incl. other income) | 29 406 | 11 412 | 11 412 | 2 316 |
| Total Operating Income | 193 918 | 81 925 | 65 483 | 19 301 |
Note 4 – Equity
| paid in equity | retained losses | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | Share | Other | Other | Total | ||
| capital | premium | equity | equity | equity | ||
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
| Equity as at 31.12.2020 (audited) | 6 075 | 104 965 | 879 | -33 346 | 78 573 | |
| Capital increase when converting debt | 130 | 5 450 | 5 580 | |||
| Capital increase by cash deposit | 2 389 | 247 736 | -16 155 | 233 970 | ||
| Option scheme for management | 193 | 193 | ||||
| Result in period | -8 698 | -8 698 | ||||
| Currency differences regarding equity | -258 | -258 | ||||
| Equity as at 31.03.2021 (unaudited) | 8 594 | 358 151 | 1 071 | -58 457 | 309 360 | |
| Capital increase by cash deposit | -296 | -296 | ||||
| Option scheme for management | 71 | 71 | ||||
| Result in period | -10 433 | -10 433 | ||||
| Currency differences regarding equity | 448 | 448 | ||||
| Equity as at 30.06.2021 (unaudited) | 8 594 | 358 151 | 1 143 | -68 738 | 299 150 | |
| Capital increase when converting debt | 846 | 96 294 | 97 139 | |||
| Capital increase by cash deposit | 0 | |||||
| Option scheme for management | 71 | 71 | ||||
| Result in period | -19 935 | -19 935 | ||||
| Currency differences regarding equity | -452 | -452 | ||||
| Equity as at 30.09.2021 (unaudited) | 9 440 | 454 445 | 1 214 | -89 126 | 375 973 | |
| Capital increase when converting debt | 0 | |||||
| Capital increase by cash deposit | 0 | |||||
| Option scheme for management | 71 | 71 | ||||
| Result in period | -20 540 | -20 540 | ||||
| Currency differences regarding equity | -4 604 | -4 604 | ||||
| Equity as at 31.12.2021 (unaudited) | 9 440 | 454 445 | 1 285 | -114 271 | 350 899 |
On the 25 March 2021, the company issued 23,892,497 shares, resulting in a net capital increase of NOK 250,125,291.23. Transaction costs (pre-tax) totaled NOK 16,451,113.10.
On the 14 May 2021, an extraordinary general meeting approved and granted an authorization to the Board of Directors to increase the company's share capital by up to NOK 1,718,859.40 corresponding to approximately 20% of the Company's current share capital (valid until 14 May 2023). The authorization effectively replaced the former authorization. Such authorization provides the Board of Directors flexibility to finance further growth.
During the third quarter of 2021, the company issued 1,992,588 new shares, with a fair value of NOK 21,700,000 as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Landax AS. In addition, the company issued 6,462,980 new shares with a fair value of NOK 75,439,091 as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Rapal Oy.
Note 5 – Intangible assets
| R&D | Customer | Goodwil | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited | relationship | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited | |||
| Acquisition cost 31.12.2020 | 176 880 | 0 | 76 501 | 253 381 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reclassification preliminary PPA | -44 985 | 28 981 | 17 906 | 1 902 |
| Additions through acquisition (Facilit Management) | 5 300 | 42 304 | 11 158 | 58 762 |
| Additions through acquisition (Landax) | 8 500 | 59 459 | 51 611 | 119 569 |
| Additions through acquisition (Rapal) | 41 420 | 157 152 | 230 388 | 428 959 |
| Additions | 31 152 | 0 | 0 | 31 152 |
| Acquisition cost 31.12.2021 | 218 267 | 287 896 | 387 564 | 893 726 |
| Accumulated depreciation 31.12.2020 | 63 427 | 0 | 10 451 | 73 879 |
| Accumulated write-downs | 313 | 0 | 0 | 313 |
| Departure accumulated depreciation and write-downs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation from acquisitions (Facility Management) | 200 | 31 | 7 | 238 |
| Depreciation from acquisitions (Landax) | 500 | 0 | 0 | 500 |
| Depreciation from acquisitions (Rapal) | 9 831 | 0 | 0 | 9 831 |
| Translation differences | -313 | -76 | -267 | -656 |
| Period's depreciation | 27 477 | 16 751 | 29 152 | 73 380 |
| Accumulated depreciation 31.12.2021 | 101 435 | 16 706 | 39 342 | 157 483 |
| Book value 31.12.2021 | 116 832 | 271 190 | 348 222 | 736 243 |
At the end of December 2020, the Company acquired Örn Software Ehf group (earlier MainManager Ehf group) and Entro IT AS, a preliminary purchase allocation ("PPA") was made. During the first quarter of 2021, the company updated the PPA resulting in a reclassification, no changes to the total figures, however a reclassification were made between R&D, Goodwill and customer relationship, resulting in additional technical deferred tax, which will not become payable. For additions related to business combinations in 2021, see note 6. As a result of new information there have been some changes to the PPAs of acquisitions done during 2021, these changes are booked under "Reclassification of preliminary PPA". The most significant being a reclassification related to Rapal Oy, where EUR 4.4 million from customer contracts and EUR 1 million from deferred tax on customer contracts, was reclassified to a net EUR 3.4 million increase in goodwill. Furthermore, there was an increase in the goodwill related to the purchase of Facility Management AS of NOK 3.4 million due to a reclassification to debt/equity in the company financial statement.
Note 6 – Business Combinations
Ørn Software acquired Facility Management AS (Facilit) on 8 March 2021. Facilit was established in 1999 and had a turnover of NOK 17 million in 2020. The company has 12 employees in Tromsø and Tønsberg and 174 customers. Facilit develops software for facility management, with customers in many industries across Norway and will strengthen our segment in Real Estate Management. The acquisition gives Ørn Software a 39% market share of the Norwegian facility management market. Globally, this is a rapidly expanding business area, and even better systems for sustainable management, operations, maintenance and development of property will be required in the future.
The acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred was NOK 48.429 thousand in cash. Transaction cost of NOK 1.170 thousand were expensed and are activated as a part of the purchasing price. Facilit has contributed NOK 15.4 million of revenue and NOK 5.4 million to net profit before tax as of Q4 2021 (March until December).
| Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) | Facility |
|---|---|
| Management | |
| 01.03.2021 | |
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited |
| R&D | 5 000 |
| Customer relationship | 42 627 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 325 |
| Deferred tax | 0 |
| Other long term receivables | |
| Total non-current assets | 47 952 |
| Current assets | |
| Trade and other receivables | 346 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8 712 |
| Total current assets | 9 058 |
| Total assets | 57 010 |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Deferred tax arising from business combination | -9 835 |
| Non-current provisions and other liabilities | -285 |
| Total non-current liabilities | -10 120 |
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade and other payables | -558 |
| Current provisions and other liabilities | -12 479 |
| Total current liabilities | -13 037 |
| Total liabilities | -23 157 |
| Total identifiable net assets at fair value | 33 853 |
| Settled in cash | 48 429 |
| Seller's credit | |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition | 14 576 |
Note 6 – Business Combinations cont.
| R&D allocation | 3 818 |
|---|---|
| Deferred tax on R&D | -840 |
| Customer relationship allocation | 40 886 |
| Deferred tax on customer relationship | -8 995 |
| Total allocation | 49 445 |
In addition, Landax AS was acquired on 8 June 2021. Landax was established in 1990. At the end of 2020, Landax had an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of NOK 18.9 million. 2020 revenue was NOK 30.8 million. This represented an organic growth in ARR of 29% compared to 2019. Landax has a unique position within the Quality Management space, and its platform offers and impressive width in functionality that perfectly complements our existing portfolio perfectly. Landax represents an offering that is highly attractive for Ørn's existing customers, and vice versa. The acquisition adds 540 new customers to Ørn Software's portfolio, including a range of large companies within Norwegian retail, logistics and industry. The acquisition also provides Ørn with 11 highly skilled employees in Norway, and a development team in Poland. Although Landax' main market is Norway, its platform supports multiple languages and is ready to be introduced outside the country.
The acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred was NOK 86.8 million in cash and NOK 21.7 million in shares (seller`s credit). Transaction cost of NOK 1.0 million were expensed and are capitalized as a part of the purchasing price. Landax has contributed NOK 19.6 million of revenue and NOK 11.7 million to net profit before tax as of Q4 2021 (June until December).
| Landax | |
|---|---|
| 31.05.2021 | |
| NGAAP - All amounts in NOK thousand | Unaudited |
| R&D | 8 000 |
| Customer relationship | 59 459 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 48 |
| Deferred tax | 0 |
| Other long-term receivables | 0 |
| Total non-current assets | 67 506 |
| Current assets | |
| Trade and other receivables | 1 717 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18 083 |
| Total current assets | 19 801 |
| Total assets | 87 307 |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Deferred tax arising from business combination | -14 387 |
| Non-current provisions and other liabilities | -1 139 |
| Total non-current liabilities | -15 526 |
Note 6 – Business Combinations cont.
| Landax | |
|---|---|
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade and other payables | -1 710 |
| Current provisions and other liabilities | -12 162 |
| Total current liabilities | -13 872 |
| Total liabilities | -29 399 |
| Total identifiable net assets at fair value | 57 908 |
| Settled in cash | 87 838 |
| Sellers's credit | 21 700 |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition | 51 629 |
| R&D allocation | 5 937 |
| Deferred tax on R&D | -1 306 |
| Customer relationship allocation | 59 459 |
| Deferred tax on customer relationship | -13 081 |
| Total allocation | 102 638 |
On 9 July 2021, Ørn Software entered the Finnish market through the acquisition of Rapal Oy. Rapal is the Finnish market leader with SaaS solutions for workplace management, lease management, and infrastructure cost management. Rapal's products are highly complementary to Ørn's real estate platform, with best-in-class solutions for lease, space, and workplace management. Rapal's Smart office solution meets the post-Covid demands perfectly, empowering companies to ensure a safe return to a more dynamic and flexible workplace. The acquisition adds 164 new customers and 250 contracts to Ørn Software's portfolio, including not only real estate companies, but also tenants and architectural offices. The acquisition also provides Ørn with 70 highly skilled employees in Espoo, Finland, and a subsidiary in San Francisco. The US business is primarily focused on workplace analytics and smart office solutions, giving consultants and architects access to tools used to optimize space utilization in the design phase of building projects.
At the end of 2020, Rapal had an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of NOK 59 million. 2020 revenue was NOK 85 million. The 2020 EBITDA was NOK 18 million (NOK 14 million in 2019).
The acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred was EUR 27.6 million in cash, EUR 7.4 million in shares (seller's credit), and a contingent consideration of EUR 2.4 million. Transaction costs of EUR 0.8 million are capitalized as a part of the purchase price. Rapal has contributed NOK 37.9 million of revenue and NOK 3.0 million to net profit before tax as of Q4 2021 (July until December).
| Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) | Rapal | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | NOK* | |
| 01.07.2021 | 01.07.2021 | |
| NGAAP - All amounts in EUR/NOK thousand | Unaudited | Unaudited |
| R&D | 3 129 | 32 340 |
| Customer relationship | 11 328 | 117 076 |
| Property, plant, and equipment | 104 | 1 079 |
| Deferred tax | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 745 | 7 698 |
| Other long-term receivable | 45 | 461 |
| Total non-current assets | 15 350 | 158 653 |
| Current assets | ||
| Trade and other receivables | 500 | 5 168 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1 178 | 12 178 |
| Total current assets | 1 678 | 17 346 |
| Total assets | 17 029 | 175 999 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Deferred tax arising from business combination | -2 779 | -28 720 |
| Non-current provisions and other liabilities | -1 904 | -19 675 |
| Total non-current liabilities | -4 682 | -48 395 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade and other payables | -268 | -2 765 |
| Current provisions and other liabilities | -1 172 | -12 116 |
| Total current liabilities | -1 440 | -14 881 |
| Total liabilities | -6 122 | -63 276 |
| Total identifiable net assets at fair value | 10 906 | 112 723 |
| Settled in cash | 27 637 | 285 640 |
| Seller`s credit | 7 416 | 76 648 |
| Earn-out | 2 412 | 24 929 |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition | 26 558 | 274 494 |
| R&D allocation | 1 303 | 13 468 |
| Deferred tax on R&D | -287 | -2 963 |
| Customer relationship allocation | 11 328 | 117 076 |
| Deferred tax on customer relationship | -2 492 | -25 757 |
| Total allocation | 36 410 | 376 318 |
| *EUR/NOK at closing date 9/7-21 |
R&D from the acquisition is depreciated over 5 years. Customer contracts are depreciated over 12 years. Goodwill is amortized over 8 years.
As a result of new information obtained after the acquisition date, there have been minor reclassifications between allocation of intangible assets, with minimal P&L impact (amortization).
Note 7 – Other current financial liabilities
The group has a total of NOK 64.0 million in other current financial liabilities at the end of June. Prepaid income from customers is NOK 18.3 million of this amount. Earn-out provisions related to the acquisition of Rapal Oy accounts for NOK 24.1 million.
Note 8 – Funding – Cash and Interest-bearing debt
The group has a solid cash position at the end of December which amounts to NOK 134.5 million. The Group is funded through a SEK 500 million nominated loan facility agreement with Ture Invest AB. As of 31 December 2021, SEK 166.4 million and EUR 24.5 million is drawn on the loan facility. The acquisition of Facilit, Landax and Rapal was partly financed through tap issues on the existing loan facility agreement. In connection with an innovation project, Ørn has a debt to Innovation Norway of NOK 4.75 million at the end of December 2021. The total book value of the interest-bearing debt is NOK 411.6 million.
The Group complies with all financial covenants (see note 5 in the annual accounts of 2020). The notes shall be repaid in bullet repayment on the maturity date, 19 November 2024. Based on undrawn facilities and the cash position, the Group is funded for further growth.
Note 9 – Subsequent events
No material events have occurred after the end of Q4 2021.
Alternative performance measures
Alternative performance measures ("APM") are used by the Group to provide a better understanding of the Group's underlying financial performance for the period. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) and adjusted EBITDA is also used by Management to drive performance in terms of target setting.
Each of the following APMs have been defined by the Group as follows:
- Gross margin is total revenue less the cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted for material items which are not regarded as part of underlying business performance for the period, such as costs related to acquisitions and divestments, restructuring costs and rebranding, as well as other material effects of a special nature.
- Annual recurring revenue is defined as at each point in time the annual value of contracted license revenue, that are considered recurring by nature, although the contract includes termination clauses that enable the customers, with a certain notification period, to terminate the customer agreement.
- Net Retention is the overall impact on the revenue generation from your existing customers.
- Churn rate is the rate at which your existing customers quit using your product in a given time period.
- Organic Growth in Annual Recurring Revenue is used to measure the Group's ability to grow through additional revenue from existing and new customers, as opposed to growth through acquisitions. Organic growth is defined as ARR at the end of the period, adjusted for the ARR from acquisitions made during the comparison period measured at the time of the acquisition, divestments, and foreign currency fluctuations, compared to reported ARR at the end of the previous period. In 2021, the ARR is also adjusted for the effect of one single Swedish customer ending its use of Ørn's services in Q2 2021
| 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic growth |
Currency fluctuations |
Acquisitions | Special items | Total | ||
| Y/Y ARR change | ||||||
| Real Estate Management | 11,3 % | -5,2 % | 138,1 % | -5,1 % | 139,0 % | |
| Industrial Maintenance & Quality Control | 24,6 % | 0,0 % | 79,4 % | 0,0 % | 104,0 % | |
| Energy & Sustainability Management | 4,1 % | 0,0 % | 0,0 % | 0,0 % | 4,1 % | |
| Group | 13,7 % | -3,1 % | 103,2 % | -3,1 % | 110,6 % |
Adjusted EBITDA – Special Items
The company has defined certain operating cost items as special items, which combined had a negative effect of NOK 15.7 million in the first quarter, NOK 1.8 million in second quarter, NOK 5.8 million the third quarter of 2021 and a negatively impact of NOK 1.6 million in Q4 2021. Total effect of NOK 21.8 million in 2021. NOK 6.9 million regarding salaries in Q1, NOK 1.4 million in Q2, NOK 3.0 million in Q3 and NOK -2.3 million in Q4 mainly reflect changes in employer's contribution to the option scheme bonuses, severance pay and bonuses related to acquisition. NOK 8.8 million regarding other operating cost in Q1, NOK 0.5 million in Q2, NOK 2.7 million in Q3 and NOK 0.7 million in Q4. These are related to IPO fees for commercial, acquisition, financial and legal support. Similar items affected salaries and operating costs negatively by NOK 3.6 million in the last quarter of 2020. There were no similar items affected first or second quarter 2020.

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