WPU - Presentation of Q4 - 2022 results

19 Apr 2023 14:41 CEST

Date: April 19, 2023
Announcement no: 10
ISIN: DK0061676400




Presentation of 2022 results

WPU - Waste Plastic Upcycling A/S ("Waste Plastic Upcycling" or “WPU” or the
"Group" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a general update for the year
ending December 31, 2022.

Construction overview - Faarevejle Facility

-All required permits for production start has been granted,
-The first test of the production has been successfully completed as described
in the press release from April 13,
2023,
-The Facility is based on six reactor line with the initial capacity to upcycle
a total of approx. 42,000 tons (92,000,000 US pounds) of plastic waste per year,
-CAPEX for the construction of the facility is still expected to end on approx.
EURm 14 (EUR 333 pr. metric ton capacity)
-The upcycling process is materially energy self-sufficient as reactor gas
(syngas) from production is utilized to heat the reactors,
-Once fully operational the Faarevejle facility will generate a yearly EBITDA of
EURm 15,
-The facility is expected to be cash positive from Q3 and fully operational by
Q4-2023.


Operations overview
-WPU has entered into an adjusted and improved offtake agreement with Vitol,
The adjusted agreement secures the sale of the full production of pyrolysis oil
for two additional facilities (5
facilities in total) for an initial period of 3 years from commencement of each
the facilities.


Financial Overview
-Loss after taxes for 2022 equaled TDKK 21,042 and is in-line with expectations,

-The loss is significantly influenced by a noncash impairment of equipment in
the Egebjerg facility with -9,145
TDKK, and financial costs in connection with capital raises,
-Investments and cashflow are in line with the budget,
-The Company successfully secured additional loan financing of TDKKm 47,000
after the balance date,
-Company equity has since the 2021 annual accounts improved by TDKK 50,487 by
means of conversion of debt and cash contribution,

-WPU still experience high interest from potential investors interested in
subscribing for new shares,
Structured process for securing financing for the next facilities (Nakskov and
Esbjerg) is still undergoing as is expected to be closed soon.


Organizational overview
-The group organization has been strengthened since last announcement with a
Global Safety Manager who is
responsible for all safety and safety compliance throughout all facilities, and
a co-CEO who is responsible for
preparing the international roll-out,
-The Faarevejle organization is preparing for full production by hiring the
necessary new process operators.

-Health, Safety & Environment Overview

-Aiming for no recordable incidents. WPU has a goal of not harming people, the
environment, as well as assets. HSE
is a priority throughout all WPU operations. During 2022, no Lost Time Injuries
(LTI) were reported, neither any
accidental releases to the environment,

-The company continues to be dedicated to ensuring a safe diversified working
environment and high HSE performance.

Market Overview

WPU continues to receive enquires for sourcing, licensing or participating in
joint ventures based on the WPU process technology. WPU is still carefully
considering each of these contacts with a view to facilitate a fast track global
rollout of the technology,



The attached report contains the main developments in H2 2022, as well as
interim financial statements over the period.

The accounting policies used in the preparation of the Statements are consistent
with those used for the preparation of the Group’s annual financial statements
for 2021.


Important notice:
This announcement is not and does not form a part of any offer to sell, or a
solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of the Company. Copies of
this announcement are not being made and may not be distributed or sent into any
jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful or would require
registration or other measures. The securities referred to in this announcement
have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "Securities Act"), and accordingly may not be offered or sold in
the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act and in accordance with
applicable U.S. state securities laws. The Company does not intend to register
any part of the offering in the United States or to conduct a public offering of
securities in the United States. Any sale in the United States of the securities
mentioned in this announcement will be made solely to "qualified institutional
buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act. In any EEA Member
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For further information, contact:

Klaus H Lindblad, Vice-chairman. E-mail: KL@WPU-DK.COM

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