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TOMRA Systems — Earnings Release 2022
Feb 24, 2023
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4 th quarter 2022 results announcement
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Financial highlights
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| Revenues | • All-time high revenues of 3,477 MNOK (3,050 MNOK in fourth quarter 2021) Adjusted for currency, revenues were: - Up 7% for TOMRA Group - Up 6% in Collection - Up 4% in Recycling - Up 9% in Food |
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| Gross margin | • Gross margin of 42.4% – down from 43.6% in fourth quarter 2021 |
| Operating expenses |
• Operating expenses of 979 MNOK (794 MNOK in fourth quarter 2021) — Driven by business expansion and business optimization initiatives |
| EBITA | • EBITA of 496 MNOK – down from 535 MNOK in fourth quarter 2021 |
| Cash flow | • Cash flow from operations of 350 MNOK (627 MNOK in fourth quarter 2021) — Mainly explained by change in accounts receivable and accounts payable |
| Order intake | • Order intake of 1,525 MNOK in Recycling and Food – up 17% compared to fourth quarter 2021 - Good performance in Recycling and positive currency effects |
| • Order backlog of 2,048 MNOK – up 17% compared to the same period last year |
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| Other | • Cost inflation has continued to be a pressure point, especially in Collection • The Board proposed an ordinary dividend of NOK 1.80 per share for 2022 |

Collection Business update

Updates
- All-time high quarterly revenues
- New sales in Romania as retailers prepare for DRS start November 2023
- Installations in The Netherlands in preparation for can deposit extension
- Letter of intent signed with waste concessioner for the supply of 2,000 2,500 machines for Hungary's upcoming deposit system
- New reverse vending concepts at the EuroShop retail trade fair

The Netherlands – 1 April 2023 (expansion)
The Netherlands will extend the current deposit system to include cans as of January 1 st, 2023 (link). The system is planned to be operational from April 1st, 2023 (link).
Scotland – 16 August 2023
In May 2020, Scotland approved deposit regulations and in December 2021, the implementation date was set to August 16th, 2023 (link).
Romania – 30 November 2023
In 2021, Romania passed the government decision to introduce a deposit system (link). On October 5th, 2022 , the implementation date has been set to November 30th , 2023 (link).
Quebec – 1 November 2023
On June 14th, 2022, the state of Quebec approved the final regulations for the expansion and modernization of the current deposit system (link).
Victoria and Tasmania – 2023
In April 2021, Victoria announced DRS introduction. In March 2022, the Tasmanian bottle bill passed the Parliament and became law (link and link).
Hungary – January 2024
In 2021 Hungary modified its waste laws, one element of which was to ensure that plastic bottles can be returned (link). The waste concessioner has initiated the process of engaging reverse vending technology providers aiming for a start in January 2024.
Ireland – February 2024
On November 17th, 2021, Ireland approved DRS regulations (link). The scheme coordinator has been selected and the start date planned for February 2024 (link).
Austria – January 2025
In November 2021, Austria announced the introduction of deposit on single-use beverage containers, with start date January 1 st , 2025 (link).
All-time high order intake, up 23% compared with Q4 2021 Recycling Business update
Updates
- Solid order backlog, up 37% compared to 4Q21
- Normalization of demand levels
- Decrease in recycled polymer prices, stable metal prices


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

Illustration of price development of virgin PET and recycled PET (rPET)
Food Business update
Order intake up 14% compared to Q4 2021

- Good order performance in processed food
- Fresh food orders below last year, partly due to weak harvests
- Signs of postponed projects in the pipeline (one month delay)
Highlights business transformation

Innovation and life-cycle management
Co-development of integrated solutions*)

ICOEL – integrated business partner Europe & Latin America
Direct go-to-market approach – fresh food in Europe & Latin America

Global category management
Streamlined and customer-centric business processes

*) see Spectra in-line inspection solution with Marel (link)
Our strategy is to accelerate growth in core and develop adjacent opportunities
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EBITA margin
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Dividend payout 40-60% of EPS
Capital structure Investment grade
Net Zero holistic sustainability strategy
Plastic sorting for advanced recycling
TOMRA will invest EUR 50-60 million in building a mid-scale sorting plant:
- Operational 2024-2025
- Located in Germany
- Capacity 80.000 tons p.a.
Mixed waste sorting can save between 9% and 25% of GHG emissions associated with waste (link).

Connecting the value chain

Group P&L Highlights
| th 4 Quarter |
Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* |
| Revenues | 3,477 | 3,050 | 3,257 | 12,188 | 10,909 | 11,290 |
| Collection | 1,693 | 1,481 | 1,591 | 6,192 | 5,738 | 5,940 |
| Recycling | 681 | 631 | 653 | 2,376 | 1,881 | 1,890 |
| Food | 1,103 | 938 | 1,013 | 3,620 | 3,290 | 3,460 |
| Gross contribution in % |
1,475 42% |
1,329 44% |
1,422 44% |
5,053 41% |
4,789 44% |
4,966 44% |
| Operating expenses | 979 | 794 | 828 | 3,427 | 3,020 | 3,067 |
| EBITA in % |
496 14% |
535 18% |
594 18% |
1,625 13% |
1,769 16% |
1,899 17% |

Collection P&L Highlights
| th 4 Quarter |
Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* |
| Revenues | 1,693 | 1,481 | 1,591 | 6,192 | 5,738 | 5,940 |
| Northern Europe | 227 | 187 | 927 | 801 | ||
| Europe (ex Northern) | 768 | 683 | 2,531 | 2,617 | ||
| North America | 480 | 413 | 1,944 | 1,672 | ||
| Rest of the world | 218 | 198 | 790 | 648 | ||
| Gross contribution in % |
634 37% |
592 40% |
635 40% |
2,347 38% |
2,412 42% |
2,490 42% |
| Operating expenses | 388 | 346 | 360 | 1,401 | 1,295 | 1,321 |
| EBITA in % |
246 15% |
246 17% |
276 17% |
946 15% |
1,117 19% |
1,169 20% |

Recycling P&L Highlights
| th 4 Quarter |
Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* |
| Revenues | 681 | 631 | 653 | 2,376 | 1,881 | 1,890 |
| Europe | 384 | 386 | 1,432 | 1,151 | ||
| Americas | 128 | 83 | 415 | 280 | ||
| Asia | 115 | 103 | 318 | 290 | ||
| Rest of the world | 54 | 59 | 212 | 160 | ||
| Gross contribution in % |
347 51% |
338 54% |
349 54% |
1,195 50% |
996 53% |
1,003 53% |
| Operating expenses | 206 | 160 | 166 | 702 | 582 | 583 |
| EBITA in % |
141 21% |
178 28% |
183 28% |
493 21% |
414 22% |
420 22% |
Based upon current production and delivery plans, the revenues in 1Q23 are estimated to be approximately 65% of order backlog at the end of 4Q22


Food P&L Highlights
| th 4 Quarter |
Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 Adj* |
| Revenues | 1,103 | 938 | 1,013 | 3,620 | 3,290 | 3,460 |
| Europe | 316 | 174 | 1,033 | 911 | ||
| Americas | 449 | 338 | 1,608 | 1,369 | ||
| Asia | 93 | 161 | 366 | 352 | ||
| Rest of the world | 245 | 265 | 614 | 658 | ||
| Gross contribution in % |
495 45% |
399 43% |
437 43% |
1,511 42% |
1,381 42% |
1,473 43% |
| Operating expenses | 337 | 254 | 268 | 1,167 | 1,021 | 1,041 |
| EBITA in % |
157 14% |
145 15% |
169 17% |
344 10% |
360 11% |
432 13% |
Based upon current production and delivery plans, the revenues in 1Q23 are estimated to be approximately 60% of order backlog at the end of 4Q22


[NOK millions] Balance sheet and cash flow
| 31 December | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in NOK million | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| ASSETS | 13,932 | 11,589 | ||
| Intangible non-current assets | 4,132 | 3,790 | ||
| Tangible non-current assets | 2,671 | 2,197 | ||
| Financial non-current assets | 448 | 347 | ||
| Inventory | 2,370 | 1,883 | ||
| Receivables | 3,562 | 2,740 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 750 | 632 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 13,932 | 11,589 | ||
| Equity | 6,572 | 6,164 | ||
| Lease liabilities | 1,297 | 1,015 | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 2,260 | 1,004 | ||
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 3,803 | 3,406 |
Cash flow from operations


Cashflow from operations
• Cash flow from operations of 350 MNOK in fourth quarter 2022 (627 MNOK in fourth quarter 2021)
Solidity and gearing
- 47% equity ratio
- NIBD/EBITDA (rolling 12 months) of 1.2x
Dividend
• The Board proposed an ordinary dividend of NOK 1.80 per share
Financial position
Debt maturity profile
- Weighted average debt maturity of 3.1 years
- Interest-bearing bonds are swapped to EUR and are exposed to EUR/NOK exchange rate fluctuations

Current funding sources
- TOMRA has a satisfactory liquidity situation with available unused credit lines of approx. 1 010 MNOK
- Senior unsecured bonds (no financial covenants) of 1 600 MNOK (swapped to EUR) are listed on Oslo Stock Exchange
- Green Bonds portion amounts to 1 000 MNOK
- The financial covenant related to the bank debt is minimum equity ratio of 30%

Currency risk and hedging policy

Revenues and expenses per currency:
| EUR¹ | USD | NOK | OTHER² | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 50 % | 30 % | 0 % | 20 % | 100 % |
| Expenses | 50 % | 25 % | 5 % | 20 % | 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 |
10% change in NOK towards other currencies will impact:
| Revenues | Expenses | EBITA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR* | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| USD | 3.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| OTHER2 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| ALL | 10.0% | 9.5% | 13.0% |
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
Outlook
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| Collection | • High activity related to preparation for new markets • Quarterly performance will be dependent upon timing of new initiatives |
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| Recycling | • Positive momentum assumed to continue and normalize from high 2022 levels • Demand for recycled materials is expected to create opportunities |
| Food | • Stable demand despite tough economic backdrop • Need for automation creates opportunities mid and long term |
| Other | • Cost inflation will continue to be a pressure point • Lower risk of sourcing shortages and logistical bottlenecks |
| Currency | • Reporting in NOK and with some NOK cost base, TOMRA will in general benefit from a weak NOK, particularly against EUR and USD |




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