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Zaptec AS — Interim / Quarterly Report 2024
Feb 19, 2025
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Zaptec
Q4 2024
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Update from the CEO
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Update from the CEO Highlights Financial summary 6 Market development Executing the Strategy Outlook Financial statements

Financial summary
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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
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.
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Market development
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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.
Executing the Strategy
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.
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.

Financial
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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 |
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 |
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Financial summary
| Consolidated statement of financial position | |
|---|---|
| ---------------------------------------------- | -- |
| 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
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.
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Financial summary
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.
Market development
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.
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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.
Market development
Financial summary
| 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 |
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Outlook Update from the CEO
Quarter 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 | 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 |
Year-to-date 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) | -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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Financial summary
Quarter 31.12.2024
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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Financial
| 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:
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Depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic date; and
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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:
Year-to-date 31.12.2024
Segments
| 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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Segments
| 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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Financial
Financial
statements
Segments
| 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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Fourth quarter 2023
Segments
| 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 |
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:
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Short term overdraft facility.
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Annual maturity, will be renewed automatically when a credit rating is performed.
The financial covenants are as follows:
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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.
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The lender shall approve any new owners with controlling influence and/or if the company is taken of the stock exchange.
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IP-rights shall not be transferred or sold between the borrower and/or subsidiaries without approval from the bank.
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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.
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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.
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Dividend from Zaptec ASA to be approved by the bank and Eksfin
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the borrower shall not produce coal or sell/produce coal.
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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:
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First priority pledge in inventory, accounts receivables and machinery/equipment in Zaptec ASA. Face value of 350 MNOK of each pledged item.
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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.
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.
End of financial statement
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.
Disclaimer – forward looking statements
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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