SmartCraft ASA (SMCRT) - Q2 2024: Continued growth with solid profitability

27 Aug 2024 07:00 CEST

27 August 2024 - SmartCraft ASA, the leading Nordic provider of mission-critical
SaaS solutions to small and mid-sized companies in the construction sector,
today reported its results for the second quarter of 2024, with record-high
revenues with continued high margins. The company ended the period with annual
recurring revenue (ARR) of NOK 461 million, which represents an annual growth of
29 percent. Organic ARR growth was 11 percent.

Reported revenue in the second quarter was NOK 133 million (+32 percent), of
which 90 percent was recurring, including a dilution of 7 percentage points from
the recent acquisitions. The adjusted EBITDA-capex margin was 29 percent,
including a negative effect of 3 percentage points from the acquired companies.
Churn was 8 percent in the second quarter, up 0.5 percentage points from the
first quarter 2024.

"We extended our long-term growth track record in the second quarter with a
strong combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Operating margins stayed
strong, and given the tough market conditions in the construction industry, we
are pleased with this steady performance," said CEO of SmartCraft Gustav Line,
and continued:

"Our solutions are primarily aimed at small and medium-sized businesses focused
on the renovation segment. These companies have proven to be less affected by
the soft macro conditions than the broader construction sector. Anticipating a
medium-term improvement in the general construction sector, we remain confident
in our medium-term financial targets of 15-20 percent organic growth and
increasing margins due to the scalability of the business."

In the second quarter, SmartCraft broadened its business in Sweden by acquiring
Locka and entered the UK market with the acquisition of Clixifix. SmartCraft has
a solid track-record of value accretive acquisitions, improving profit margins
of acquired businesses and increasing recurring revenues. The objective is to
accomplish this with both Locka and Clixifix as well.

"SmartCraft boasts a robust balance sheet and substantial free cash flow. This
enables us to be proactive in the mergers and acquisitions sector. We are
particularly enthusiastic about entering the UK market, massively enlarging our
addressable market. Clixifix will serve as a platform for organic growth and
further acquisitions in the UK," said Gustav Line.

The second quarter 2024 report and presentation materials are enclosed.

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WEBCAST PRESENTATION

Investors, analysts, and journalists are welcome to join an English-language
webcast presentation of the report today, Tuesday 27 August 2024, at 08:00 CET.

Webcast link:
https://channel.royalcast.com/hegnarmedia/#!/hegnarmedia/20240827_2

Presenters: CEO Gustav Line and CFO Kjartan Bø

Viewers are welcome to submit written questions through the webcast player
during and after the presentation. A recording of the presentation will be
available on the same link and at https://smartcraft.com/investor-relations/
immediately after the live stream is concluded.

DISCLOSURE REGULATION

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the
EU Market Abuse Regulation, and is subject to the disclosure requirements
pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

CONTACTS

 * Gustav Line, CEO, +47 952 67 104, gustav.line@smartcraft.com

 * Kjartan Bø, CFO, +47 410 27 000, kjartan.bo@smartcraft.com

ABOUT SMARCRAFT

SmartCraft is the leading Nordic provider of mission-critical SaaS solutions
to SMEs in the construction sector, increasing their productivity, margins,
and resource efficiency. The Group currently has more than 13 300 customers and
260 employees distributed across Norway, Sweden, Finland and UK. SmartCraft
was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in June 2021.

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