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Zaptec AS Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Feb 19, 2025

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Zaptec

Q4 2024

Financial

Outlook

Executing the Strategy

Market development

Financial summary

Quarterly highlights

Update from the CEO

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Quarterly update

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Update from the CEO Highlights Financial summary 6 Market development Executing the Strategy Outlook Financial statements

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Expanded reach in major markets

Dear shareholders.

We are now in 2025, a year which we have prepared for and forsee as a turning point. The last quarter was heavily focused on product development, now showcased through a continuous stream of deliveries. Product and feature deliveries are crucial for Zaptec—they unlock our European potential. We are now positioning ourselves for the next stage of our strategy: expanding our foothold in Central Europe. By committing to and respecting our strategy, I am confident that Zaptec will be the preferred EV charging manufacturer in Europe by 2030. The trust of our customers and users propels us forward, solidifying our position as the leading EV charging brand in Europe.

Q4 delivered as expected. We increased sales, improved our gross margin, and strengthened cash flow. What we have been discussing for a long time is now a reality.

Our new EV charger, Zaptec Go 2, set to redefine home charging, will not only ensure better charging but also enable EVs to serve as a resource for the ecosystem. By giving power back to homes and the grid, we help prevent grid peaks.

As we look back, it's clear that our commitment to driving progress and delivering on our plans has paid off. Zaptec is in a strong position, both operationally and financially, heading into 2025.

Thanks for staying with us.

Kurt Østrem

Financial summary

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Q4 Highlights 2024

  • Quarterly revenue of 327 MNOK
  • Order intake of 456 MNOK
  • Order backlog of 495 MNOK
  • Gross margin of 40%
  • Opex of 111 MNOK
  • EBITDA of 19 MNOK
  • Available liquidity 318 MNOK, an improvement of 77 MNOK from Q3.
  • Inventory reduced by 49 MNOK, on track towards normalisation.

Key financial figures

MNOK/% Q4 2024 Q4 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023
Revenues 327 408 1 267 1 427
Export share 75% 72% 78% 68%
Gross margin 40% 37% 39% 38%
Opex 111 158 436 492
EBITDA 19 -8 55 43
EBITDA margin (%) 6% -2% 4% 3%
Available liquidity* 318 441 318 441

Quarterly revenue and order intake (MNOK)

Financial summary

Revenue

Fourth quarter revenue was 327 MNOK compared to 408 MNOK in the same period last year. Note that Q4'23 revenue includes 24 MNOK in one-off financial income from the sale of a non-core asset. The backlog of firm orders amounted to 495 MNOK by the end of Q4 2024, following a strong order intake of 456 MNOK.

Export share

The export share was 75% in the fourth quarter compared to 72% in the same period last year.

Gross margin

The gross margin in the quarter was 40%, compared to 37% in the same period last year and 39% in the last quarter.

Opex

Total employee benefit expenses and other operating expenses in the third quarter were 111 MNOK, versus 158 MNOK in the same period last year. Personnel expenses in the fourth quarter decreased by 18% compared to the same period last year. Other operating expenses in the fourth quarter decreased by 40% compared to the same period last year.

EBITDA

EBITDA in the fourth quarter was 19 MNOK compared to -8 MNOK in the fourth quarter last year.

Available liquidity

The cash balance with total cash, available overdraft facility, deposits, and other funds at the end of December 2024 was 318 MNOK, up from 241 MNOK at the end of the third quarter.

Inventory

Inventory was 491 MNOK in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 9% compared to the previous quarter. This development was according to expectations and is another step towards normalized inventory levels in 2025.

European market expected to grow 23% in 2025

The electric vehicle market in Europe is expected to rebound from a weak 2024 in 2025.

This is due to the combination of new, affordable EV models entering the market and the implementation of stricter EU CO2 rules from 1 January 2025. As adoption rates have been below expectations, there is also ongoing planning related to new incentives for EVs in the EU.

In sum, EV driving is expected to become more accessible for the average EU citizen, in turn leading to higher EV sales and boosted demand for EV charging infrastructure.

Sources:

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Strong start of 2025 in Scandinavia

January 2025 marks a strong start of EV sales in Scandinavia . Danish EV sales almost doubled from January 2024, while Norwegian EV sales increased 90%. Sweden's growth was more modest, but still 12% higher than last year.

Plug-in vehicle sales Jan. 2025 vs. Jan. 2024

Executing the strategic roadmap

In the fourth quarter, our efforts centered around executing Zaptec's strategic roadmap through four key pillars:

1. Building upon strong momentum in core markets

In Q4, Zaptec demonstrated progress in the fast-evolving EV charging sector.

Our partners installed over 59 000 chargers across Europe in the fourth quarter. Overall, the installation rate increased 20% from 2023 in 2024, which demonstrates significant sales growth potential for 2025.

We also celebrated new recognition for our products, demonstrating product leadership. Lyd & Bilde, a renowned Scandinavian consumer tech site, named Zaptec Go Product of the Year. Elbilsvaruhuset.se crowned Zaptec Go as the best EV charger for 2025. These acknowledgments reflect the quality and innovation behind our products.

2. Finalizing product-market fit

We've been laying groundwork for two new products set to further boost our market presence. One is the Zaptec Pro charging station tailored for the German and Austrian markets, compliant with local calibration laws, giving us a clear competitive edge. The second is the launch of the Zaptec Go 2, a new product designed with advanced safety features and designed to redefine EV charging across Central Europe.

3. Expanding in major markets

Ramping up in Benelux

Benelux has seen significant growth, with revenue more than doubling compared to the previous year, now accounting for 10% of Zaptec's total revenue in 2024. This strong performance highlights the region's increasing demand and market adoption.

Additionally, the installation rate is rapidly growing, reflecting the company's growing customer base. This acceleration positions Zaptec for sustained expansion and market penetration.

The recent launch of Zaptec Go 2 has expanded the company's addressable market in the Benelux region, further strengthening its market presence. With enhanced features and improved accessibility, the new product is expected to drive further adoption and revenue growth.

Outlook

Executing the Strategy

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Outlook Unlocking UK potential

2024 marks the first year under Zaptec's new UK organization, operating with a refined strategy to drive growth. The company is establishing a strong foundation for Zaptec Pro and Zaptec Go, ensuring long-term market success. The growth potential for 2025 is significant. A key focus is securing strategic partnerships within the EV sector to enhance distribution and adoption. With these initiatives in place, Zaptec UK is well-positioned for strong topline growth in 2025.

Ready for Germany

Our efforts in 2024 have led to the completion of the product portfolio for Germany with Zaptec Pro Eichrecht and Zaptec Go 2 launched in Q1 2025.

Zaptec is already being noticed in Germany, as demonstrated by Zaptec Go winning the price/ performance award for 2024/2025 in AutoBild, which has 1.5 million monthly readers.

With strong order intake and sales in Q1 2025 so far, Zaptec is excited to see what 2025 will bring.

4. Driving improvements to maximize free cash flow

Enhancing efficiency to optimize financial performance.

Zaptec is driving efficiency by reducing operating expenses (Opex) by 10% from 2023 to 2024, implementing organizational changes, and moving marketing efforts closer to sales channels.

Zaptec is building for the future by focusing our efforts on product development. The results can be seen in Q1 2025, where both Zaptec Pro Eichrecht and Zaptec Go 2 have been successfully launched. In addition, Zaptec is driving innovation to adapt to customer requirements and develop new charging solutions.

Driving COGS improvements

Despite high inflation and decreased production, COGS has been successfully reduced. By leveraging two production partners, Zaptec ensures competitive pricing through comparison and negotiation. In addition, Zaptec is renegotiating the contract with one production partner. Driving further COGS improvements remains a key strategic focus area for Zaptec.

Normalizing the inventory

Since last quarter, inventory has been further reduced with 49 million NOK. The company remains on track for inventory normalization in 2025.

Improving cash flow and liquidity

Zaptec reported a net operating cash flow of 78 MNOK in Q4, reflecting strong financial performance. At year-end, the company held a net cash position of 18 MNOK with 318 MNOK in available liquidity.

With significant cash generation and continued financial improvements, further liquidity growth is expected moving forward.

Increased financial flexibility

We strengthened our position with a renewed agreement on a 300 million NOK overdraft facility with DNB under improved terms, removing the NIBD/EBITDA covenant. The revised terms grant us enhanced flexibility, ensuring we are well-equipped for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Summary and Outlook

Q4 summary

The fourth quarter marks a breakthrough for Zaptec, with the KPIs on the right track:

  • Increased revenue, gross margin and EBITDA
  • Strong order intake
  • Reduced Opex
  • Lower inventory
  • Improved cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility

Outlook

The initiatives implemented in 2024 have resulted in a solid plan for 2025:

  • Starting the year with firm and indicative orders above 1 bn NOK for delivery in 2025 in mature markets
  • Market recovery for EV sales is underway
  • New products in place targeting growth markets in Europe launched in Q1 2025
  • Positive outlook for growth, higher earnings and stronger cash flow

Our latest addition to our product portfolio, the EV charger Zaptec Go 2. Designed for solar-optimised charging and being Vehicle-to-Grid ready.

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Financial statements

Consolidated statement of profit or loss 12
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 12
Consolidated statement of financial position 13
Consolidated statement of cash flows 14
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 15

Notes

Note 1 - Basis of preparation 16
Note 2 - Significant accounting policies 16
Note 3 - Significant events and transactions 16
Note 4 - Segment information 17
Note 5 - Revenues from contracts with customers 22
Note 6 - Financial income and expense 26
Note 7 - Income tax 26
Note 8 - Intangible assets and goodwill 27
Note 9 - Inventories 27
Note 10 - Trade receivables 27
Note 11 - Other current assets 27
Note 12 - Other non-current assets 27
Note 13 - Provisions 27
Note 14 - Loans and borrowings 28
Note 15 - Other current liabilities 29
Note 16 - Events after the reporting date 29

Quarterly highlights

Consolidated statement of profit or loss

Fourth quarter 01.01.-31.12
In NOK 1000 Note 2024 2023 2024 2023
Operating income
Revenues from contracts with customers 4,5 326 808 383 895 1 266 988 1 402 408
Other operating income 0 24 182 0 24 182
Total operating income 326 808 408 077 1 266 988 1 426 590
Operating expenses
Cost of inventories 4 196 908 257 553 775 743 891 290
Employee benefit expenses 3 58 952 71 568 242 072 247 962
Depreciation and amortisation expense 4,8 10 740 10 748 33 952 29 918
Other operating expenses 4 51 829 86 808 193 902 244 213
Total operating expenses 318 429 426 677 1 245 669 1 413 383
Operating profit/loss 8 379 -18 600 21 319 13 207
Financial income and expenses
Finance income 6 16 083 9 953 2 764 13 897
Finance expense 6 11 003 1 698 26 851 3 115
Net financial income (+) and expenses (-) 5 080 8 255 -24 087 10 782
Profit (+)/loss (-) before tax 13 459 -10 344 -2 768 23 990
Tax expense (+)/benefit (-) 7 -2 912 -14 420 468 1 761
Profit (+)/loss (-) after tax 16 371 4 076 -3 236 22 228
Total profit/loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent 16 371 4 076 -3 236 22 228
Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 0
Basic earnings per shares 0,187 0,047 -0,037 0.259

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Fourth quarter 01.01-31.12
In NOK 1000 Note 2024 2023 2024 2023
Profit (+)/loss (-) for the period 16 371 4 076 -3 236 22 228
Items that will or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange gains arising on translation of foreign
operations
-2 315 -4 742 4 283 19 147
Total comprehensive income 14 056 -666 1 046 41 375
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 14 056 -666 1 046 41 375
Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 0

Market

Financial summary

Executing the Strategy

Consolidated statement of financial position
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In NOK 1000 Note 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
ASSETS
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill 8 81 734 79 171
Other intangible assets 8 101 930 80 320
Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax asset 7 37 219 29 898
Tangible assets
Property, plant and equipment 8 14 490 15 118
Right-of-use assets 8 41 079 52 741
Other non-current assets 12 392 5 189
Total non-current assets 276 845 262 437
Inventories
Inventories 9 491 779 447 348
Receivables
Trade receivables 10 170 404 186 045
Other current assets
Other current assets 11 95 521 122 081
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents 177 744 141 643
Total current assets 935 448 897 117
TOTAL ASSETS 1 212 293 1 159 554

In NOK 1000 Note 31.12.2024 31.12.2023 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Share capital 1 313 1 313 Treasury shares -1 -3 Share premium 646 945 646 945 Other paid in equity 20 851 14 982 Foreign exchange reserve 36 686 28 960 Other reserves -27 212 -27 374 Total equity 678 581 664 823 Non-current liabilities Deferred tax 7 5 475 7 127 Long-term lease liabilities 8 36 453 43 762 Long-term deferred income 5 59 626 53 908 Long-term provisions 13 574 21 234 Total non-current liabilities 102 127 126 032 Current liabilities Trade payables 138 963 244 604 Short-term loans and borrowings 14 159 971 0 Short-term lease liabilities 8 6 439 9 064 Short-term deferred income 5 28 227 19 818 Tax payable 7 10 412 20 984 Other current liabilities 15 65 264 74 228 Short-term provisions 13 22 309 0 Total current liabilities 431 585 368 698 Total liabilities 533 713 494 730 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 212 293 1 159 554

Consolidated statement of financial position

Quarterly highlights

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Fourth quarter 01.01-31.12
In NOK 1000 Note 2024 2023 2024 2023
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit (+)/loss (-) before tax 13 459 -10 344 -2 768 23 990
Taxes paid 0 0 -20 984 -11 107
Depreciation and amortisation expense 8 10 740 10 748 33 952 29 918
Shared based payment expense 3 -2 150 -2 150 5 869 8 127
Change in trade receivables 0 39 409 121 456 15 641 -69 708
Change in inventories 0 48 933 -147 742 -44 430 -356 560
Change in trade payables 18 933 -4 587 -105 641 98 547
Change in other accrual items* -50 964 28 698 69 221 57 130
Net cash flow from operating activities 78 360 -3 919 -49 140 -219 662
Cash flow from investment activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment** 11 -15 271 -54 376 -44 393 -78 377

Proceeds from sale of PP&E 0 0 269 0 7 570 Advances/loans to suppliers 0 22 823 -1 989 -7 720 35 849 Net cash flow from investment activities 7 552 -56 095 -52 113 -34 958

Fourth quarter 01.01-31.12
In NOK 1000 Note 2024 2023 2024 2023
Cash flow from financing activities
Repayment of loans and borrowings 8 0 0 0 -29 229
Draw down on credit facility 8 -26 548 0 159 971 0
Lease liabilities 0 -4 036 42 030 -9 934 37 587
Interest on lease liabilities 0 -577 -172 -2 442 -703
Interest on debts and borrowings -3 992 0 -11 366 0
Purchase of treasury shares 0 -2 180 0 -2 180
Proceeds from equity 0 0 0 287 927
Sale of treasury shares 0 0 1 125 0
Net cash flow from financing activities -35 153 39 679 137 355 293 402
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 50 759 -20 335 36 101 38 782
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 126 985 161 978 141 643 102 862
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 177 744 141 643 177 744 141 643

* From Q4 2024 change in other accrual items includes financial items

** YTD 2023 was presented gross, from 2024 this is presented net.

Executing the Strategy

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Financial summary

Quarterly highlights

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

In NOK 1000 Share Capital Own shares Share premium Other paid in
capital
Foreign exchange
reserve
Other equity Total equity
holders of the
parent
Non-controlling
interest
Total equity
1 January 2023 1 146 0 359 185 6 855 10 480 -52 849 324 816 0 324 816
Profit (+)/loss (-) after tax 0 0 0 0 0 22 228 22 228 0 22 228
Other comprehensive Income 0 0 0 0 18 479 668 19 147 0 19 147
Purchase of treasury shares 0 -3 0 0 0 -2 180 -2 183 0 -2 183
Capital increase 166 0 287 761 0 0 0 287 927 0 287 927
Share based payments 0 0 0 8 127 0 0 8 127 0 8 127
Differences from earlier periods* 0 0 0 0 0 4 760 4 760 0 4 760
31 December 2023 1 313 -3 646 945 14 982 28 960 -27 374 664 823 0 664 823
1 January 2024 1 313 -3 646 945 14 982 28 960 -27 374 664 823 0 664 823
Profit (+)/loss (-) after tax 0 0 0 0 0 -3 236 -3 236 0 -3 236
Other comprehensive Income 0 0 0 0 7 726 -3 443 4 283 0 4 283
Sale of treasury shares 0 2 0 0 0 1 123 1 125 0 1 125
Share based payments 0 0 0 5 869 0 0 5 869 0 5 869
Differences from earlier periods** 0 0 0 0 0 5717 5717 0 5717
31 December 2024 1 313 -1 646 945 20 851 36 686 -27 212 678 581 0 678 581

* Relates to shared services booked in Zaptec Charger AS and not in Zaptec Deutchland GmbH at 31 December 2022 of ingoing balance.

** Relates to differences in opening balance in Denmark and Switzerland versus consolidated financial statement for 2023.

Executing the Strategy

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Financial summary Quarterly highlights

Note 1 - Basis of preparation

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They were authorised for issue by the board of directors on 19 February 2025. They do not include all disclosures that would otherwise be required in a complete set of financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the 2023 IFRS financial statement issued by the company on the 20 of March 2024.

Note 2 - Significant accounting policies

The Group has applied the same accounting policies and methods of computation in its interim consolidated financial statements as in its 2023 annual financial statements.

Note 3 - Significant events and transactions

Share based payments

New programs in 2022

Share-based incentive program for all employees

As of 01.01.2022 The Group implemented a share-based incentive program. Under the program all employees are entitled to a bonus equal to 20% of the employees' annual salary at 01.01.2022. The shares are allocated immediately and are vested over the vesting period, but can not be sold before 01.01.2025. Under the program the number of shares received is fixed at 01.01.2022. The number of shares equals 20% of the annual salary less withholding tax divided by the share price of Zaptec ASA based on average stock price last 15 days of 2021. Allocated shares for 2022 is 69 220.

The share portion is accounted for as an equity settled share-based payment program with immediate allocation to the employee that is the fair value of the equity instruments at grant date will be expensed over the vesting period (01.01.2025). Fair value is measured by using the actual average stock price of the last 15 days of 2021.

As of 01.01.2023 The Group implementet a new share-based incentive program for new employees in 2022. Under the program all employees are entitled to a bonus equal to 20% of the annual salary at 31.12.2022. The shares will be allocated to the employees after the three year vesting period, i.e. shortly after 01.01.2026. Under the program the number of shares received is fixed at 01.01.2023. The number of shares equals 20% of the annual salary divided by the share price of Zaptec ASA based on average stock price last 15 days of 2022.

The share portion is accounted for as an equity settled share-based payment program, that is the fair value of the equity instruments at grant date will be expensed over the vesting period (01.01.2026). Fair value is measured by using the actual average stock price of the last 15 days of 2022.

The company operates two equity-settled share-based remuneration schemes for key management:

Share-based incentive program for management

As of 01.01.2022 the group implemented a share-based incentive program. Under the program key management are granted a right to receive a defined number of shares after a vesting period. The vesting period is running until 01.01.2025. Per 31.12.2024 a total of 322 629 rights to receive shares has been granted.

The program is accounted for as an equity settled share-based payment program with a 3 year vesting period, that is the fair value of the equity instruments at grant date will be expensed over the vesting period. Fair value is measured by using the actual average stock price of the last 15 days of 2021.

Share-based payment program for key management and board of directors (Stock option program)

As of 31.12.2024 The Group had employee stock options agreements with 3 employees, CEO Kurt Østrem, CTO Knut Braut and former employee Kurt Aadnøy in Zaptec Charger. The agreements have vesting periods ranging from 12-24 months from October 2020, they grant the employees purchase rights of 1 100 000 shares at a share price ranging from NOK 11,25 to NOK 15,25. As of 30.09.2024 remaining stock options is 450 000 shares. All of these stock options can be excercised as of 31.12.2024.

One board member, Stig H. Christiansen, holds stock options as of 31.12.2024. The agreement have vesting periods ranging for 6,4 - 18,4 months from 18.06.2021, which grant the board member purchase rights of 50 000 shares at a share pricing of NOK 11,25.

Share based payment expense is charged to the income statement with the following amounts per Q4 2024, Q4 2023 and full year 2024.

Fourth quarter Full year
In NOK 1000 2024 2023 2024
Share-based incentive program for all employees 2 206 2 206 4 711
Share-based incentive program for management* -4 356 -4 356 1 157
Provision for social security contribution -1 348 323 -318
Total -3 498 -1 826 5 550

* Decrease in Q4 2024 due to change of estimates of the share-based incentive program for management All sales or purchases of treasury shares are related to options and/or the share-based incentive programs.

Market development

Financial summary

Note 4 - Segment information

Quarterly highlights The Group consists of several legal entities where most of the entities are established to handle sales in a specific country. For management purposes, financial information is reported to the group management based on a legal entity basis. The group management is identified as the chief operating decision maker. Based on the internal reporting the following reportable segments are identified.

Zaptec Charger AS

This segment is involved in the sale of Zaptec products in Norway, and to customers in other countries where the Group has not established an entity or sales organization. Zaptec Charger AS also handles procurement of goods and internal sales.

Zaptec Sverige AB

This segment is involved in the sale and distribution of Zaptec products in Sweden.

Zaptec Schweiz AG

This segment is involved in the sale and distribution of Zaptec products in Switzerland.

Zaptec Danmark ApS

This segment is involved in the sale and distribution of Zaptec products in Denmark.

Other

Consist of all other legal entities in the group.

Outlook

Executing the Strategy

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Financial summary

statements

Year-to-date 31.12.2024
In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other Adjustments
and eliminations
Total
Operating income
Revenues from contracts with customers 369 534 339 309 237 811 148 427 185 493 -13 586 1 266 988
Revenues from internal sales 590 710 0 0 0 1 750 -592 460 0
Revenues from shared services 16 768 7 761 0 736 12 407 -37 672 0
Total operating income 977 012 347 070 237 811 149 163 199 650 -643 718 1 266 988
Operating expenses
Cost of inventories 739 900 258 926 112 695 112 686 135 001 -583 464 775 743
Employee benefit expenses 151 445 19 679 36 834 9 473 45 635 -20 994 242 072
Depreciation and amortisation expense 16 224 73 0 0 673 16 982 33 952
Other operating expenses 131 881 15 952 20 344 16 235 43 759 -34 269 193 902
Total operating expenses 1 039 450 294 630 169 872 138 394 225 068 -621 745 1 245 669
Operating result -62 438 52 440 67 939 10 770 -25 418 -21 973 21 319
Year-to-date 31.12.2023
In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other* Adjustments
and eliminations
Total
Operating income
Revenues from contracts with customers 538 534 398 972 278 868 138 913 87 260 -40 139 1 402 408
Revenues from internal sales 590 483 0 0 0 1 750 -592 233 0
Revenues from shared services 52 647 7 512 1 070 1 796 22 556 -85 580 0
Total operating income 1 181 664 406 485 279 937 140 709 135 748 -717 952 1 426 590
Operating expenses
Cost of inventories 882 282 298 111 133 995 100 276 54 740 -578 113 891 290
Employee benefit expenses 146 897 17 179 30 180 9 964 38 048 5 695 247 962
Depreciation and amortisation expense 13 102 39 0 0 1 779 14 999 29 918
Other operating expenses 146 885 60 709 94 023 23 466 28 837 -109 707 244 213
Total operating expenses 1 189 166 376 036 258 198 133 706 123 404 -667 127 1 413 383
Operating result -7 502 30 448 21 739 7 003 12 344 -50 826 13 207

Update from

the CEO

Outlook Update from the CEO

Quarter 31.12.2024

Outlook

In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other Adjustments
and eliminations
Total
Operating income
Revenues from contracts with customers 102 970 83 578 55 623 36 825 47 936 -124 326 808
Revenues from internal sales 164 617 0 0 0 438 -165 055 0
Revenues from shared services 8 244 2 126 0 0 3 774 -14 143 0
Total operating income 275 831 85 704 55 623 36 825 52 147 -179 322 326 808
Operating expenses
Cost of inventories 189 581 64 272 30 337 27 904 36 118 -151 304 196 908
Employee benefit expenses 38 906 4 582 11 711 2 052 11 006 -9 305 58 952
Depreciation and amortisation expense 6 521 22 0 0 171 4 026 10 740
Other operating expenses 32 515 7 740 4 187 5 151 8 321 -6 086 51 829
Total operating expenses 267 523 76 616 46 235 35 107 55 616 -162 669 318 429
Operating result 8 308 9 088 9 388 1 718 -3 469 -16 653 8 379
Quarter 31.12.2023
In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other* Adjustments
and eliminations
Total
Operating income
Revenues from contracts with customers 157 423 91 844 80 859 37 259 27 732 -11 222 383 895
Revenues from internal sales 174 721 0 0 0 625 -175 346 0
Revenues from shared services 23 423 2 553 203 402 21 965 -48 545 0
Other operating income 0 0 0 0 24 182 0 24 182
Total operating income 355 567 94 396 81 062 37 661 74 504 -235 113 408 077
Operating expenses
Cost of inventories 248 617 71 822 45 931 42 081 12 081 -162 980 257 553
Employee benefit expenses 50 310 5 147 8 009 2 680 10 163 -4 740 71 568
Depreciation and amortisation expense 5 025 14 0 0 489 5 221 10 748
Other operating expenses 56 653 39 197 75 919 12 882 -14 808 -83 035 86 808
Total operating expenses 360 605 116 180 129 859 57 643 7 925 -245 533 426 677
Operating result -5 038 -21 783 -48 797 -19 982 66 580 10 420 -18 600

Adjustments and eliminations

The Group evaluates segmental performance on the basis of profit or loss from operations calculated based on local financial statements. Adjustments for IFRS 16 and eliminations are included in the column adjustments and eliminations. Depreciation and amortisation excess values from business combinations are not allocated to individual segments as the underlying assets are managed on a group basis.

Adjustments and eliminations is as follows:

Year-to-date 31.12.2024
In NOK 1000 Revenues from
internal sales
Cost of inventories Employee benefit
expenses
Depreciation
and amortisation
expense
Other operating
expenses
Elimination of internal sales(1) -592 460 -589 034 0 0 0
Elimination of shared services (2) -37 672 0 -17 805 0 -21 627
IFRS 16 adjustments (3) 0 0 0 10 136 -11 093
GAAP-adjustment to inventory (4) 0 4 661 0 0 0
Amortization of excess values (5) 0 0 0 6 845 0
Gains on internal transactions (6) 0 1 021 0 0 0
Share-based incentive program (7) 0 0 5 550 0 0
Provision for warranty claims (8) 0 0 0 0 2 160
Other (9) 540 -112 -8 739 0 -3 709
IFRS 15 adjustments (10) -14 127 0 0 0 0
Total -643 718 -583 464 -20 994 16 982 -34 269

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In NOK 1000 Revenues from
internal sales
Cost of inventories Employee benefit
expenses
Depreciation
and amortisation
expense
Other operating
expenses
Elimination of internal sales(1) -592 233 -584 086 0 0 -1 750
Elimination of shared services (2) -85 580 0 -11 494 0 -108 535
IFRS 16 adjustments (3) 0 0 0 9 165 -9 770
GAAP-adjustment to inventory (4) 0 -5 825 0 0 0
Amortization of excess values (5) 0 0 0 5 834 0
Gains on internal transactions (6) 0 13 176 0 0 0
Share-based incentive program (7) 0 0 9 480 0 0
Provision for warranty claims (8) 0 0 0 0 0
Other (9) -1 377 -1 378 7 709 0 10 348
IFRS 15 adjustments (10) -38 762 0 0 0 0
Total -717 952 -578 113 5 695 14 999 -109 707

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Quarter 31.12.2023

In NOK 1000 Revenues from
internal sales
Cost of inventories Employee benefit
expenses
Depreciation
and amortisation
expense
Other operating
expenses
Elimination of internal sales(1) -165 055 -151 301 0 0 0
Elimination of shared services (2) -14 143 0 -4 958 0 1 680
IFRS 16 adjustments (3) 0 0 0 2 279 -2 505
GAAP-adjustment to inventory (4) 0 59 0 0 0
Amortization of excess values (5) 0 0 0 1 748 0
Gains on internal transactions (6) 0 3 017 0 0 0
Share-based incentive program (7) 0 0 -3 317 0 0
Provision for warranty claims (8) 0 0 0 0 2 160
Other (9) 540 -3 078 -1 030 0 -7 420
IFRS 15 adjustments (10) -664 0 0 0 0
Total -179 322 -151 304 -9 305 4 026 -6 086

(1) Elimination of internal sales relates to sale of inventory from Zaptec Charger AS eliminated against cost of inventory, and purchased made by Zaptec Charger from other group companies eliminated against other operating expenses.

(2) The group have global functions in several of the group companies that provides significant services to companies within the group. The amount charged for these services is presented as income in the company providing the service. The amount is eliminated on consolidation.

(3) Lease payment are expense on a linear basis under local gaap. In the IFRS financial statement the leases are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 16, by recognition of are right of use asset and a lease liability. The expenses are included as amortization of the right-of-use asset and interest on the lease liability.

(4) Zaptec Schweiz AG includes a additional reduction of the carrying amount of inventory in line with local gaap. In the consolidated IFRS statement these reduction is reversed.

(5) Excess value from the acquisition of Zaptec Schweiz AG is included on group level.

(6) Gains on internal transaction of inventory.

(7) Share-based incentive program, ref. note 3

(8) Provision for warranty claims, ref. note 13

(9) Other

(10) IFRS 15 adjustments, ref. note 5

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In NOK 1000 Revenues from
internal sales
Cost of inventories Employee benefit
expenses
Depreciation
and amortisation
expense
Other operating
expenses
Elimination of internal sales (1) -175 346 -167 882 0 0 -625
Elimination of shared services (2) -48 545 0 -4 605 0 -78 588
IFRS 16 adjustments (3) 0 0 0 3 656 -4 310
GAAP-adjustment to inventory (4) 0 5 679 0 0 0
Amortization of excess values (5) 0 0 0 980 0
Gains on internal transactions (6) 0 358 0 0 0
Share-based incentive program (7) 0 0 -1 827 0 0
Provision for warranty claims (8) 0 0 0 0 -9 788
Other (9) -1 389 -1 135 1 691 585 10 276
IFRS 15 adjustments (10) -9 832 0 0 0 0
Total -235 113 -162 980 -4 740 5 221 -83 035

Note 5 - Revenues from contracts with customers

Disaggregation of Revenue

The Group has disaggregated revenue into various categories in the following table which is intended to:

  • Depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic date; and

  • Enable users to understand the relationship with revenue segment information provided in Note 4

Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group's revenue from contracts with customers:

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In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other Total
Product sales 369 534 339 309 237 811 148 427 171 907 1 266 988
Total operating income 369 534 339 309 237 811 148 427 171 907 1 266 988

By business area - Geographical distribution

Norway 295 188 0 0 0 -13 586 281 601
Sweden 22 899 339 309 0 0 0 362 208
Switzerland 0 0 237 811 0 0 237 811
Denmark 0 0 0 148 427 0 148 427
Iceland 7 781 0 0 0 0 7 781
Finland 26 208 0 0 0 0 26 208
Belgium 0 0 0 0 22 311 22 311
Poland 1 735 0 0 0 0 1 735
Netherlands 0 0 0 0 102 335 102 335
Ireland 6 691 0 0 0 0 6 691
Germany 0 0 0 0 6 721 6 721
UK 74 0 0 0 43 183 43 257
Portugal 4 211 0 0 0 0 4 211
Rest of Europe 1 925 0 0 0 10 942 12 868
Other 2 823 0 0 0 0 2 823
Total operating income 369 534 339 309 237 811 148 427 171 907 1 266 988

Timing of revenue recognition

Goods transferred at a point in time 356 072 339 309 237 811 148 427 171 907 1 253 526
Goods and services transferred over time 13 462 0 0 0 0 13 462
Total operating income 369 534 339 309 237 811 148 427 171 907 1 266 988

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In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other Total
Product sales 538 534 398 972 278 868 138 913 47 121 1 402 408
Total operating income 538 534 398 972 278 868 138 913 47 121 1 402 408
By business area - Geographical distribution
Norway 471 800 0 0 0 -33 170 438 630
Sweden 23 593 398 972 0 0 0 422 566
Switzerland 0 0 278 868 0 0 278 868
Denmark 2 809 0 0 138 913 0 141 722
Iceland 9 331 0 0 0 0 9 331
Finland 17 343 0 0 0 0 17 343
Belgium 975 0 0 0 0 975
Poland 1 174 0 0 0 0 1 174
Netherlands 2 007 0 0 0 50 572 52 579
Ireland 2 396 0 0 0 0 2 396
Germany 0 0 0 0 5 253 5 253
UK 6 0 0 0 24 390 24 395
Portugal 6 406 0 0 0 0 6 406
Rest of Europe 383 0 0 0 77 459
Other 310 0 0 0 0 310
Total operating income 538 534 398 972 278 868 138 913 47 121 1 402 408
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods transferred at a point in time 538 534 398 972 278 868 138 913 85 884 1 441 171
Goods and services transferred over time -38 762 0 0 0 0 -38 762
Total operating income 499 772 398 972 278 868 138 913 85 884 1 402 408

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In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other Total
Product sales 102 970 83 578 55 623 36 825 47 812 326 808
Total operating income 102 970 83 578 55 623 36 825 47 812 326 808
By business area - Geographical distribution
Norway 78 702 0 0 0 -124 78 578
Sweden 7 486 83 578 0 0 0 91 064
Switzerland 0 0 55 623 0 0 55 623
Denmark 0 0 0 36 825 0 36 825
Iceland 308 0 0 0 0 308
Finland 10 220 0 0 0 0 10 220
Belgium 0 0 0 0 5 577 5 577
Poland 228 0 0 0 0 228
Netherlands 0 0 0 0 24 587 24 587
Ireland 28 0 0 0 0 28
Germany 0 0 0 0 1 856 1 856
UK 0 0 0 0 12 659 12 659
Portugal 2 349 0 0 0 0 2 349
Rest of Europe 1 264 0 0 0 3 256 4 521
Other 2 385 0 0 0 0 2 385
Total operating income 102 970 83 578 55 623 36 825 47 812 326 808
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods transferred at a point in time 95 237 83 578 55 623 36 825 47 812 319 074
Goods and services transferred over time 7 734 0 0 0 0 7 734
Total operating income 102 970 83 578 55 623 36 825 47 812 326 808

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In NOK 1000 Zaptec Charger
AS
Zaptec Sverige
AB
Zaptec Schweiz
AG
Zaptec Danmark
ApS
Other Total
Product sales 157 423 91 844 80 859 37 259 16 510 383 895
Total operating income 157 423 91 844 80 859 37 259 16 510 383 895
By business area - Geographical distribution
Norway 130 085 0 0 0 -9 903 120 181
Sweden 7 966 91 844 0 0 0 99 809
Switzerland 0 0 80 859 0 0 80 859
Denmark 697 0 0 37 259 0 37 955
Iceland 5 499 0 0 0 0 5 499
Finland 7 628 0 0 0 0 7 628
Belgium 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poland 568 0 0 0 0 568
Netherlands -15 0 0 0 50 572 50 557
Ireland -1 956 0 0 0 0 -1 956
Germany 0 0 0 0 5 253 5 253
UK 6 0 0 0 24 390 24 395
Portugal 6 406 0 0 0 0 6 406
Rest of Europe 230 0 0 0 -53 802 -53 571
Other 310 0 0 0 0 310
Total operating income 157 423 91 844 80 859 37 259 16 510 383 895
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods transferred at a point in time 157 423 91 844 80 859 37 259 16 510 383 895
Goods and services transferred over time 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total operating income 157 423 91 844 80 859 37 259 16 510 383 895

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Quarterly highlights The table below shows the movement in deferred income during 2024.

Deferred income

31.12.2024

In NOK 1000

Opening balance 73 726
Movement 14 127
Closing balance 87 853

Note 7 - Income tax

The tax expense is calculated as 22% of the profit (+)/loss (-) before tax adjusted for items that will impact the effective tax rate. The calculation for the 3-month period ended 31.12.2024 follows:

01.01-31.12
In NOK 1000 2024 2023
Profit (+)/loss (-) before tax -2 768 23 990
Adjustment for losses not recognised as
deferred tax asset
-342 -568
Difference in tax rates 2 048 6 659
Non deductible share based payment
arrangement
5 869 8 127
Not taxable income 3 191 -21 156
Other differences -5 869 -9 047
Estimated basis for tax expense 2 129 8 004
Tax expense 22% 468 1 761

Deferred tax asset is not recognized for losses generated in jurisdiction where the group has not yet identified convincing evidence of future taxable income. As of 31.12.2024 this applies to Germany, UK and France.

Note 6 - Financial income and expense

01.01-31.12
In NOK 1000 2024 2023
Finance income
Other finance income 2 764 7 569
Foreign currency gain 0 6 328
Total finance income 2 764 13 897
Finance expense
Interest on debts and borrowings 11 366 0
Interest from leases 2 442 759
Other finance expense 12 597 2 356
Foreign currency loss 447 0

Total finance expense 26 851 3 115

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Note 8 - Intangible assets and goodwill

31.12.2024 In NOK 1000 Goodwill Intangible asset Property, plant and equitpment Right of use assets Total Opening balance 79 171 80 320 15 118 52 741 227 350 - Amortisaton and depreciation 0 -18 153 -5 681 -10 136 -33 972 + Purchases and new leases 0 39 383 5 010 0 44 393 - Disposals 0 0 0 -1 722 -1 722 +/- Foreign currency effects 2 564 380 44 196 3 184 Closing Balance 81 734 101 930 14 490 41 079 239 233

Note 9 - Inventories

The inventory consists solely of finished goods (acquired goods produced for the Group for resale).

Total current purchase obligations of EV chargers from Westcontrol and Sanmina amounts to 255 MNOK from January 2025 till June 2025. A significant portion of the committed production may be postponed based on quarterly updated forecasts.

The Group has a balance at the end of the fourth quarter of 492 MNOK versus 447 MNOK in the same period previous year. Measures are taken to adapt production to a normalized level of inventory in the long term. The stock consists only of current goods and inventory write-downs recognized as an expense amount to 4,0 MNOK.

Note 10 - Trade receivables

Provision for credit losses is 4 MNOK at 31 December 2024 and 13,7 MNOK at 31 December 2023.

Note 11 - Other current assets

Breakdown of other current assets:
In NOK 1000 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
Loan to finance inventory* 43 569 35 849
VAT refund 19 203 52 842
Other 32 749 33 390
Total 95 521 122 081

* The Group has not identified any impairment indicators related to the loan to Sanmina.

Note 12 - Other non-current assets

Breakdown of other non-current assets

In NOK 1000 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
Investment in Switch EV Ltd.* 0 4 872
Other 392 316
Total 392 5 189

* The value of Swicth EV Ltd. has been written of to zero in 2024.

Note 13 - Provisions

The Group has a provision for warranty claims of 22,3 MNOK at period end, in previous quarter this has been classified as long-lerm. but is reclassified as Short-term provision in Q4 2024.

The long term provisions is related to the long-term incentive program for employees.

Note 14 - Loans and borrowings

In NOK 1000 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
Start of period:
Non-current 0 0
Current 0 0
Total 0 0
Draw down on credit facility New loans 159 971 0
Loans Repayments 0 0
Other changes Other changes 0 0
Net changes 159 971 0

End of period:

Non-current 0 0
Current 159 971 0
Total 159 971 0

The Group has an overdraft facility of 300 MNOK with a draw down of 160 MNOK at period end. The interest rate is 6,45 % of overdraft.

The terms are as follows:

  • Short term overdraft facility.

  • Annual maturity, will be renewed automatically when a credit rating is performed.

The financial covenants are as follows:

  • Overdraft shall not exceed 60% of the sum of external trade receivables (not older than 90 days), booked values of projects in progress, and inventory of finished goods. Monthly reporting based on group numbers. Overdraft above this limit will be deemed a breach of covenant.

  • The lender shall approve any new owners with controlling influence and/or if the company is taken of the stock exchange.

  • IP-rights shall not be transferred or sold between the borrower and/or subsidiaries without approval from the bank.

  • The Group's patents and other IP-rights shall not be pledged or in any other way be put as security in advantage for other creditors of the group.

  • Cash deposits for the whole Group and available cash liquidity on the credit facility, shall at a minimun be 50 MNOK at each monthly reporting.

  • Dividend from Zaptec ASA to be approved by the bank and Eksfin

  • the borrower shall not produce coal or sell/produce coal.

  • The borrower shall ensure that not any subsidiary are pledging shares or other activa without written approval from the lender.

The Group has complied with all covenants as at, and for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024.

Security:

  • First priority pledge in inventory, accounts receivables and machinery/equipment in Zaptec ASA. Face value of 350 MNOK of each pledged item.

  • Pledge in inventory, trade receivables and machinery/equipment in Zaptec Charger AS. Face value of 350 MNOK of each pledged item.

Apart from transaction with key management and board members included in Note 7 there are no transactions with related parties.

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Note 15 - Other current liabilities

Breakdown of other current liabilities:

In NOK 1000 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
VAT 16 187 26 221
Accrued expenses -28 830 12 029
Public taxes 20 726 13 967
Holiday pay 13 362 11 593
Other 43 820 10 419
Total 65 264 74 228

Note 16 - Events after the reporting date

No events after the reporting date.

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Alternative Performance Measures

Zaptec may disclose alternative performance measures as part of its financial reporting as a supplement to the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Zaptec believes that the alternative performance measures provide useful supplemental information to management, investors, security analysts and other stakeholders and are meant to provide an enhanced insight into the financial development of Zaptec's business operations and to improve comparability between periods.

Available Liquidity

Cash, cash equivalents, other funds (financial investments) and available overdraft facility. The Group has presented this APM because it considers it to be an important supplemental measure for investors to understand the overall picture of the Group's financial position.

Gross Margin

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues. Gross profit is defined as revenues from contracts with customers less cost of goods sold. The Group has presented this APM because it considers it to be an important supplemental measure for investors to understand the profit generation in the Group's operating activities.

EBITDA

The profit/(loss) for the period before tax expense, finance expense, finance income and depreciation and amortisation expense. The Group has presented this APM because it considers it to be an important supplemental measure for investors to evaluate the operating performance of the Group.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA as a percentage of revenues. The Group has presented this APM because it considers it to be an important supplemental measure for investors to understand to evaluate the operating performance of the Group.

OPEX

Employee benefit expenses plus other operating expenses.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this presentation contains statements relating to our future business and/or results. These statements include certain projections and business trends that are "forward-looking." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "estimate," pro forma numbers, "plan," project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "predict," "anticipate," "believe," "think," "view," "seek," "target," "goal", "outlook" or similar expressions; any projections of earnings, revenues, expenses, synergies, margins or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including integration and any potential restructuring plans; any statements concerning proposed new products, services, developments or industry rankings; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from projected results/pro forma results as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. Further information about these risks and uncertainties are set forth in our most recent annual report for the Year ending December 31, 2023. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements in this report are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from Fourth parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, which are impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

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