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TOMRA Systems Earnings Release 2021

Jul 16, 2021

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2 nd quarter 2021 results announcement

TOMRA Systems ASA 16 July 2021 © TOMRA

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER

Key financial highlights

Revenues Revenues of 2,685 MNOK (2,319 MNOK in second quarter 2020)
Adjusted for currency, revenues were:
-
Up 27% for TOMRA Group
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Up 43% in TOMRA Collection Solutions
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Up 33% in TOMRA Recycling Mining
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Up 6% in TOMRA Food
Gross margin Gross margin 45% ( up from 43% in second quarter 2020)
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Higher margins in TOMRA Collection Solutions (compared to weak second quarter 2020)
Operating expenses Operating expenses of 746 MNOK (707 MNOK in second quarter 2020)
-
Still positive effect from cost measures, increased activity level in Collection Solutions
EBITA EBITA of 465 MNOK –
up from 288 MNOK in second quarter 2020
Cash flow Cash flow from operations of 286 MNOK –
compared to 123 MNOK in second quarter 2020
Order intake Order intake 1,410 MNOK in TOMRA Food and TOMRA Recycling Mining
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All
time high adjusted for currencies (up 38% compared to second quarter 2020)
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Positive momentum in all divisions and segments
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All time high order backlog of 2,032 MNOK, up 25% currency adjusted compared to end of second quarter 2020
Other
COVID-19: Still some impact, primarily regarding meeting new customers, cross-border travel and logistics
Component shortage is overall under control, but still
represents
a risk

Business update for TOMRA Collection Solutions

Successful roll-out of small bottle expansion of the Dutch DRS

TOMRA 1Q 2001 quarterly report:

"The Dutch Minister of Environment announced on January 31 that

  • ‒ Growth of 36% in Europe compared to second quarter 2020
  • ‒ Successful roll-out in The Netherlands and go-live on July 1st, 2021
  • ‒ Stable business in North America
  • ‒ Continued good momentum in the Nordics
  • ‒ Sourcing of key components under control and closely monitored

1) Legislative updates according to official government statements

2) https://www.minzp.sk/aktuality/milnik-priprave-zalohoveho-systemu-minister-budaj-predstavil-spravcu-ktory-zavedie-system-zalohovania-pet-flias.html 3) https://www.diena.lv/raksts/latvija/zinas/parakstits-ligums-par-atkritumu-depozita-sistemas-ieviesanu-latvija-14255277

Update on new deposit markets1)

  • Slovakia – January 2022
  • ‒ In September 2020, Slovakia announced implementation of a deposit system on beverage packaging as of January 1st, 20222) .

Latvia – February 2022

  • ‒ Latvia introduces a deposit system starting February 1st, 20223) . TOMRA was selected as reverse vending technology provider.
  • ‒ The contract was signed on July 15, 2021.

Scotland – July 2022 (potential delay to 2023)

  • ‒ In May 2020, the Scottish Parliament approved DRS regulations with the commencement date on July 1st, 2022.
  • ‒ In March 2021, the scheme administrator was appointed.

The Netherlands – December 2022 (expansion)

‒ In February 2021, the decision of deposit introduction on cans was announced4) with start date on December 31st, 2022.

Victoria – 2023

‒ In April 20215), the government of Victoria announced a split responsibility model for DRS to start in 2023. Collection Solutions business update

Connecticut – January 2023 and 2024 (expansion)

‒ In June 20216) , the state of Connecticut expands deposit legislation to most carbonated beverages not included so far (from 2023) and raises the deposit value from 5 cents previously to 10 cents (from 2024).

4) https://nos.nl/artikel/2367153-kogel-door-de-kerk-per-31-december-2022-statiegeld-op-blikjes.html 5) https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victoria-set-deliver-cash-cans

6) https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB01037&which_year=2021

Business update for TOMRA Recycling Mining

Waste sorting and plastics recycling

  • All time high order backlog
  • High commodity prices and material shortage

All time high order backlog, 27% above last year Continued high commodity prices boost recycling

Illustration1) of price development of virgin PET and recycled PET (rPET)

PET = virgin-derived polyethylene terephthalate rPET= recycled polyethylene terephthalate (comparable to virgin PET)

number of delays occurred so far

Other demand drivers for waste sorting and plastic recycling

of PET flakes)

Metal recycling and mining

  • Strong metal recycling market
  • Customer feedback on small diamond machine beyond expectations
  • 3 rd largest diamond recovered with TOMRA technology

1) The chart is intended for illustration purposes and should not be used as factual evidence 2) https://solutions.tomra.com/hrs-rrp-landing-page

collection rates2)

Business update for TOMRA Food

Continued growth in both fresh and processed food

Processed Food

  • Positive momentum in the food service sector
  • Order intake in the top categories of potatoes and nuts/dried fruit above 2020 and 2019 levels

Fresh Food

  • Continued solid growth in fresh food
  • Particularly high demand in smaller categories such as cherries and kiwis

Potatoes order intake growth1) of 38% quarter over quarter

French Fries manufacturers are investing in additional capacity

"The industry's future is more sustainable operations and bringing automated process control to the next level focusing on data. These are both aspects where TOMRA's expertise and knowledge have helped us and furthered our operations. The TOMRA steam peelers and integrated peel scanners have been an improvement on overall peel quality, peel loss, and requires less operator attention."2)

  • Rick Verhage | Process Engineer for Grading & Peeling within Engineering Services | Lamb Weston Meijer

Circular Economy – high quality food grade recycled polystyrene (rPS) is now available

High quality recycled polystyrene (rPS), including for food grade applications, is available commercially for the first time.

INEOS Styrolution, member of Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS) and global leader in styrenics, has announced1) commercialization of mechanically recycled polystyrene in EMEA.

The recycled and recyclable polystyrene material is based on TOMRA's high-quality sorting process which delivers a polystyrene purity of more than 99.9%.

An application for EU authorization of mechanically recycled polystyrene as food contact material has been submitted2) by Styrenics Circular Solutions in March 2021.

FINANCIALS AND OUTLOOK

Currency risk and hedging policy

Revenues and expenses per currency:

EUR¹ USD NOK OTHER² TOTAL
Revenues 45 % 35 % 0 % 20 % 100 %
Expenses 40 % 25 % 5 % 30 % 100 %

Assets and liabilities per currency:

EUR¹ USD NOK OTHER² TOTAL
Assets 45 % 15 % 10 % 30 % 100 %
Liabilities 55 % 15 % 10 % 20 % 100 %
¹ EUR includes DKK ² Most important: AUD, NZD, RMB, CAD, SEK, GBP and JPY NOTE: Estimated and rounded figures

¹ EUR includes DKK NOTE: Estimated and rounded figures

10% change in NOK towards other currencies will impact:

Revenues Expenses EBITA
EUR* 4.5% 4.0% 7.0%
USD 3.5% 2.5%
OTHER2 2.0% 3.0% -4.0%
ALL 10.0% 9.5% 11.0%

HEDGING POLICY

CASHFLOW AND P/L

• TOMRA can hedge up to one year of future predicted cash flows. Gains and losses on these hedges are recorded at the finance line, not influencing EBITA

B/S

• TOMRA only hedges B/S items where exchange rate fluctuations could have P/L impact. Gains and losses on B/S hedging are recorded in accordance with IAS 21 and will normally not have P/L impact

Financial highlights | P&L statement

nd
2
Quarter
st
1
Half Year
Amounts in NOK million 2021 2020 2020 Adj* 2021 2020 2020 Adj*
Revenues 2,685 2,319 2,109 4,976 4,621 4,323
Collection Solutions 1,379 1,055 961 2,743 2,223 2,092
Recycling Mining 439 910 330 757 1,559 803
Food 867 354 818 1,476 839 1,428
Gross contribution 1,211 995 894 2,184 1,968 1,827
in % 45% 43% 42% 44% 43% 42%
Operating expenses 746 707 667 1,479 1,452 1,398
EBITA 465 288 227 705 516 429
in % 17% 12% 11% 14% 11% 10%

TOMRA Collection Solutions financials

nd
2
Quarter
st
1
Half Year
Amounts in NOK million 2021 2020 2020 Adj* 2021 2020 2020 Adj*
Revenues 1,379 1,055 961 2,743 2,223 2,092
Northern Europe 215 187 418 379
Europe (ex Northern) 596 411 1,222 834
North America 412 312 770 698
Rest of the world 156 145 333 312
Gross contribution 603 408 369 1,176 870 820
in % 44% 39% 38% 43% 39% 39%
Operating expenses 325 290 274 642 601 579
EBITA 278 118 95 534 269 241
in % 20% 11% 10% 19% 12% 12%

TOMRA Recycling Mining financials

nd
2
Quarter
st
1
Half Year
Amounts in NOK million 2021 2020 2020 Adj* 2021 2020 2020 Adj*
Revenues 439 354 330 757 839 803
Europe 264 231 464 509
America 40 17 105 101
Asia 99 63 129 138
Rest of the world 36 43 59 91
Gross contribution 234 193 183 393 442 429
in % 53% 55% 55% 52% 53% 53%
Operating expenses 140 129 121 276 266 257
EBITA 94 64 62 117 176 172
in % 21% 18% 19% 15% 21% 21%

Based upon current production and delivery plans, the revenues in 3Q21 are estimated to be approximately 60% of order backlog at the end of 2Q21

TOMRA Food financials

nd
2
Quarter
st
1
Half Year
Amounts in NOK million 2021 2020 2020 Adj* 2021 2020 2020 Adj*
Revenues 867 910 818 1,476 1,559 1,428
Europe 254 267 442 462
America 465 435 725 709
Asia 63 64 111 141
Rest of the world 85 144 198 247
Gross contribution 374 394 342 615 656 578
in % 43% 43% 42% 42% 42% 40%
Operating expenses 252 262 246 504 536 513
EBITA 122 132 96 111 120 65
in % 14% 15% 12% 8% 8% 5%

Based upon current production and delivery plans, the revenues in 3Q21 are estimated to be approximately 70% of order backlog at the end of 2Q21

Financial highlights | Balance sheet and cash flow

30 June 31 Dec
Amounts in NOK million 2021 2020 2020
ASSETS 11,281 12,036 10,977
Intangible non-current assets 3,810 4,087 3,846
Tangible non-current assets 2,226 2,436 2,371
Financial non-current assets 393 433 353
Inventory 1,673 1,941 1,492
Receivables 2,665 2,680 2,383
Cash and cash equivalents 514 459 532
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 11,281 12,036 10,977
Equity 5,486 5,880 5,591
Lease liabilities 1,028 1,128 1,104
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,654 2,048 1,414
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 3,113 2,980 2,868

Cashflow from operations

• Cash flow from operations of 286 MNOK in the second quarter 2021 (123 MNOK in second quarter 2020)

Solidity and gearing

  • 49% equity ratio
  • NIBD/EBITDA (Rolling 12 months)
    • o 0.6x without IFRS 16 / 0.9x including IFRS 16
  • o Dividend of 3.00 NOK/share paid out in May 2021

TOMRA has a solid financial position

  • Weighted average debt maturity of 2.5 years
  • All interest-bearing is swapped to EUR and is exposed to EUR/NOK exchange rate fluctuations.

Not including 300MNOK cash-pool overdraft facility

Debt maturity profile Current funding sources

  • TOMRA has a satisfactory liquidity situation with available unused credit lines of approx. 876 MNOK
  • Senior unsecured bonds (no financial covenants) of 1 000 MNOK (swapped to EUR) are listed on Oslo Stock Exchange
  • The financial covenant related to the bank debt is minimum equity ratio of 30 %

Outlook

Collection Solutions
High activity related to preparation for new markets

Quarterly performance will be dependent upon timing of new initiatives
Recycling/Mining
Positive momentum assumed to continue

In the short term, the COVID-19 situation could still have some
negative effects
Food
Good momentum, some short-term challenges from COVID-19

Mid and long-term opportunities in both the fresh and processed food
segments
Currency
Reporting in NOK and with some NOK cost base, TOMRA will in
general benefit from a weak NOK, particularly measured against EUR

With significant revenues in USD and costs in EUR, TOMRA Food is
exposed to USD/EUR

A decade of growth and value expansion

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Disclaimer

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