Nekkar ASA: Q3 2024 financial results | Introduces NOK 2+ billion revenue ambition

14 Nov 2024 07:00 CET

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14 November 2024 - Nekkar ASA (Nekkar) delivered a solid net profit of NOK 42
million in this year's third quarter, up 91 percent from the same quarter last
year (22). Revenue ended at NOK 140 million in the quarter (162) and EBITDA was
NOK 14 million (29), giving a margin of 10.3 percent (17.8%). Further, Nekkar
today announces an ambition to reach NOK 2+ billion in revenues in 2027.

"Our strong net profit is driven by the successful turnaround in aquaculture
supplier FiiZK and contribution from our portfolio companies. Revenue was down
this quarter due to lower activity in Syncrolift, but the combination of
recently won contracts and continued high tender activity in all our segments
means that we maintain our growth outlook," says Ole Falk Hansen, CEO of Nekkar.

Order intake was NOK 83 million in this year's third quarter (61), driven by new
Syncrolift contracts in Dubai and Germany. Nekkar's order backlog stood at NOK
704 million at the end of the quarter (747), giving good visibility for 2024 and
2025. The order backlog does not include the recently won NOK 164 million
contract with the Norwegian Defence Estate Agency.

"Syncrolift has recently won strategically important contracts to deliver
shiplifts and ship transfer systems for submarines in both Norway and Germany.
Syncrolift is the world's only supplier with experience from integrated
solutions - lift and transfer system - for submarine handling. This puts the
company in a unique position to benefit from the extensive growth in the naval
market that has been predicted for the next decade," adds Ole Falk Hansen.

Nekkar's balance sheet remains strong with NOK 159 million in cash as of 30
September 2024, no interest-bearing debt, and an undrawn credit facility of NOK
200 million.

FIIZK TURNAROUND

Associated company FiiZK, in which Nekkar holds a 39 percent stake, completed
the divestments of FiiZK Digital and majority of FiiZK Protection during the
third quarter. The sales were part of a streamlining where FiiZK will focus on
unconventional farming methods including closed and semi-closed cages for fish
farming. The two non-core businesses were sold for an enterprise value of NOK
215 million. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, FiiZK was awarded a
contract to deliver two large, "Protectus" closed fish cages to an undisclosed
Norway-based fish farmer.

"We invested NOK 50 million for our 39 percent ownership share in FiiZK. Based
on the proceeds from the divested businesses and the recent market breakthrough
for FiiZK's new closed cage technology, this investment looks very promising so
far," says Ole Falk Hansen.

BUSINESS SEGMENT UPDATE

Nekkar's most mature business, Syncrolift, which is the world's leading supplier
of shiplifts and ship transfer systems, delivered revenue of NOK 110 million
(149) in this year's third quarter. The revenue slowdown was partly due to loss
of projects earlier in the year.

Intellilift delivered revenue of NOK 12 million in this third quarter, a
doubling from the same period last year (6). The company also secured an
expansion of the purchase order for a new drilling control system in the
quarter.

Techano Oceanlift had revenue of NOK 10 million (9) but with softer margins on
its market entry projects. Revenue in the quarter were affected by lower
progress on existing crane projects.

During the third quarter, Nekkar completed the acquisition of 67 percent of the
shares in maritime connectivity and digital service provider Globetech AS.
Globetech contributed NOK 9 million in revenue in the quarter, but was only
consolidated in from 15 August 2024. Since the acquisition, Globetech has added
20 vessels under recurring service agreement and now supports approximately 170
vessels.

NOK 2BN+ AMBITION

Nekkar today announces its strategic priorities towards 2027. The Group's plan
is to continue the development and organic growth of Nekkar's current operating
companies, and to develop a strategically balanced Nekkar portfolio through M&A
activity. This will be underpinned by solid underlying operations with focus on
profitability, cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation.

Nekkar is currently majority shareholder of four portfolio companies. By 2027
the company plans to increase this to 6-8 companies. The ambition is to reach
NOK 2+ billion in revenue in 2027. LTM revenue per 30 September 2024 for
Nekkar's four portfolio companies and its associated company FiiZK is NOK 888
million.

"Our NOK 2 billion target is partly based on the attractive growth opportunities
we see within our current portfolio. This will be coupled with selective,
accretive acquisitions. We have demonstrated our ability to combine effective
capital allocation with strategic and cost-effective acquisitions. Market
analysts predict increased investment in all our market segments, including
naval, maritime, offshore energy and aquaculture, and we aim to capitalise on
these market opportunities," says Ole Falk Hansen.

PRESENTATION AT 08:00 AM TODAY

Nekkar ASA invites investors, analysts and media to a presentation of the
company's third quarter 2024 financial results today at 08:00 CET

The webcast presentation can be viewed from this URL:
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Questions can be submitted during the live webcast. The Q3 presentation material
is enclosed to this announcement.

LUNCH PRESENTATION

In addition, Nekkar will hold a physical presentation at 11:00 (CET) today at
SEB, Filipstadveien 10 (Building B, 8th floor), Oslo. Attendees can pre-register
at ca@seb.no

DISCLOSURE REGULATION

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

CONTACTS

* Ole Falk Hansen, CEO, +47 988 14 184, ir@nekkar.com

ABOUT NEKKAR ASA

Nekkar (OSE: NKR) is an industrial technology group offering impact technologies
combined with high-end software solutions. The group combines 50 years' heritage
from the world's number one shiplift company, Syncrolift, with new investments
into sustainable, digitalised technology businesses that aim to unlock growth
within ocean-based industries such as offshore energy, renewables and
aquaculture.

ATTACHMENTS

Q3 2024 Financial result and business update.pdf -
https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/17847326/18322904/5262/Q3%202024%20Financi
al%20result%20and%20business%20update.pdf

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