SOLTECH DELIVERS 44% ORGANIC GROWTH

CEO comment:

Soltech's third quarter 2022 shows an impressive organic growth of a whopping 44 percent, which I am very proud of. We don't only acquire companies, by doing so we also develop and enhance growth within the Soltech family. We reach SEK 482.5 million in revenue, which corresponds to 119 percent in growth adjusted for Advanced Soltech. However, we still have negative figures in terms of results, which is something that we have great focus to turn around going forward, not least by increased synergy effects. Soltech should not be an speculative company with low or non-existent revenues.

We will soon exceed 2 MDR in revenue and there are great opportunities for us to achieve increased profitability through synergy effects from this large revenue. Not least are synergies between the companies an even greater focus going forward.

THIRD QUARTER IN BRIEF
• The group's revenues during the quarter amounted to SEK 482.5 (267.2) million, an increase of 81%. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, the group's revenue amounted to SEK 482.5 (220.1) million, an increase of 119%

• The group's organic growth amounted to 44% (39%) and was driven by high demand for solar energy solutions.

• The group's earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to -55.3 (29.3) MSEK. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, the group's EBITDA amounted to -59.9 (-6.9) MSEK. EBITDA has been positively affected by results from shares in associated companies with SEK 4.6 million. EBITDA has been negatively affected by profit effects from the Neab group of -44.5 MSEK and, in addition to this, also affected by prevailing component shortages and price increases for construction components. The price increases above all affect the group's fixed price projects that were agreed before the price increases. During the quarter, the group also invested in both new acquisitions and existing subsidiaries, which continued to drive increased costs.

• The group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK -84.8 (4.6) million. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, EBIT amounted to -89.4 (-18.2) MSEK. EBIT has, in addition to the effects on EBITDA mentioned above, been affected by increased depreciation as a result of acquisitions.

• The period's profit after tax amounted to -91.1 (-10.6) MSEK.

• The period's cash flow from operating activities amounted to -33.3 (-116.9) MSEK and has been affected by investments in existing operations and increased inventory levels to secure deliveries to existing projects.

• The period's cash flow for the group amounted to SEK 98.6 (399.6) million. Similar to the previous year, the cash flow has been affected by the completed new issue in the quarter of SEK 186 million (SEK 84 million has been added after the end of the reporting period).

• Earnings per share amounted to -0.90 (-0.19).

• During the quarter, the Neab group contributed with total revenues of -4.7 MSEK and EBIT of -33.5 MSEK. In addition to this, the decided bankruptcy has led to non-recurring costs of -11 MSEK, which meant that the total profit impact from the Neab group and related costs amounted to -44.5 MSEK in the quarter.

• The war in Ukraine has an indirect effect on the group's costs and the price development of the components required for the manufacture of solar cell installations, roof installations, electrical installations, and facades. Soltech has no sales to Russia or Ukraine.

THE FIRST NINE MONTHS IN BRIEF
• The group's revenues amounted to SEK 1,207 (674) million, an increase of 79%. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech, revenue amounted to SEK 1,207 (554.3) million, an increase of 118%.

• The group's organic growth amounted to 39% (42%) and is primarily driven by high demand for solar energy solutions.

• The group's earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to -124 (50.3) MSEK. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, the group's EBITDA amounted to -131.2 (-38) MSEK. EBITDA has been positively affected by results from shares in associated companies with SEK 7.2 million. EBITDA has been negatively affected by profit effects from the Neab group of SEK -71.6 million and has also been negatively affected by the previously mentioned price increases on components. During the year, the group continued to invest in both new acquisitions and existing subsidiaries, which drives increased costs.

• The group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to -192.6 (-15.6) MSEK. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, EBIT amounted to MSEK -199.8 (-67.1) and has, in addition to the above-mentioned effects on EBITDA, been affected by increased amortization of goodwill as a result of acquisitions.

• The period's result after tax amounted to -202.4 (-60.6) MSEK.

• The period's cash flow from operating activities amounted to -146.5 (-72.7).

• The period's cash flow for the group amounted to SEK -87.5 (272.3) million.

• Earnings per share amounted to -1.88 (-0.43).

• In 2022, the Neab group contributed with total revenues of SEK 28.1 million and EBIT of SEK -60.6 million. In addition to this, the decided bankruptcy has led to non-recurring costs of SEK -11 million, which meant that the total profit impact from the Neab group and related costs amounted to SEK -71.6 million.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE THIRD QUARTER
Significant events in subsidiaries:

• The subsidiary Rams El has won two new deals regarding electrical installations for schools in Gothenburg. The order value for the two new projects amounts to SEK 21 million.

• The subsidiary ESSA has received an assignment from the real estate company Örebroporten Fastigheter AB for a facade contract at Stadsbyggnadshuset, where part of the facade consists of building-integrated solar cells. The entire facade is expected to be commissioned in the spring of 2023 and the order value amounts to approximately SEK 23.6 million.

• The subsidiary Soltech Energy Solutions has signed an agreement with the municipal energy company Varberg Energi for a large battery park in Varberg that will contribute to stabilizing the electricity grid and optimizing power output. The total investment for the battery park amounts to upwards of SEK 100 million.

• A long-term electricity trading agreement has been concluded between the municipal energy company Nybro Energi and Soltech Energy Solutions. The agreement involves PPA solutions (Power Purchase Agreements) for large-scale solar installations.

Acquisition:
On July 1, Soltech acquired 100% of the shares in TG's El i Finspång AB and the wholly owned subsidiary Smart Solkraft.

• On 1 September, Soltech acquired 80% of the shares in Kalema E-Mobility AB (E-Mobility) with access on the same day. The acquisition is Soltech's first purely electric car charging company with excellence in electric car charging projects for companies and private individuals but also in solar energy services.

• On 21 September, Soltech acquired 100% of the shares in Takab i Jönköping AB (TAKAB) with access on 3 October. TAKAB has around 30 employees who work from the company's headquarters in Jönköping.

International acquisitions:
On 22 June, Soltech acquired 65% of the shares in the Spanish solar energy company Sud Energies Renovables SL with access on 5 July. This establishes the group in the strongly growing Spanish solar energy market. The acquisition is financed entirely from own cash and with newly issued Soltech shares.

Other:
The board of Soltech Energy AB (publ) decided, with the support of the authorization of the general meeting, to carry out a new share issue of approximately SEK 228 million with preferential rights for existing shareholders and possible over-allotment. The rights issue was oversubscribed, and the company received approximately SEK 270 million before issue costs.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

• On October 14, the Neab Group filed for bankruptcy. At the time of the acquisition, the Neab group was a clear turn-around case that Soltech worked actively to turn around. The overall assessment on the basis of the decision is that the Neab group will be financially insolvent for a long time to come and that there are no conditions to continue the business. Bankruptcy trustees were appointed on 14 October and from this date Soltech no longer has controlling influence over the company. This means that from this date the Neab group will not be consolidated and will not have any financial impact from 2023 onwards. In quarter 3, the Neab group contributed with turnover of -0.2 MSEK and EBIT of -33.5 MSEK and for the first nine months of the year with sales of 36.5 MSEK and EBIT -71.6 MSEK. This also includes restructuring costs as a result of the bankruptcy of SEK 11 million. During the past 12 months, Soltech has worked actively to turn around the financial situation in the Neab group both via additions and via the addition of personnel resources. As a result of the deconsolidation, during the fourth quarter, Soltech will receive an operating income not affecting cash flow of a preliminarily estimated SEK 49 million. Soltech does not expect any further effects or costs from the Neab group in the coming quarters.

• The subsidiary Soltech Energy Solutions has signed an agreement for a roof-mounted solar cell installation that will measure approximately 9,400 square meters and consist of 3,624 solar panels. When completed, the solar cells will have an installed output of 1,975 kWp and will account for an electricity production that covers 30% of the property's electricity needs. The solar cell plant is expected to be commissioned in the spring of 2023.

• On October 28, Soltech Energy Sweden AB acquired 20% of the shares in the subsidiary Takrekond i Småland AB with access on the same day. Soltech Energy now owns 100% of the company and the acquisition of the remaining shares in the company is part of the work to continue strengthening Takrekond's transformation towards becoming a solar roof company.

*Advanced Soltech Sweden AB (ASAB) was separately listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market on October 29, 2021, and was thus deconsolidated from the group, which affects the comparative figures for 2021

The quarterly report and other financial reports are available at: https://soltechenergy.com/investerare/finansiella-rapporter-kalender/

Soltech continues to deliver triple-digit growth with an increase of as much as 110% at Group level and 162% for the Swedish operations.

CEO comment:
– Rapid growth is our focus and here we really deliver again. Having 162% growth, of which 39% organic, is a sign of strength. We are in a strong position for 2022, which I am really looking forward to.

THIRD QUARTER IN BRIEF
▪ The Group's revenues in the quarter amounted to SEK 267.2 (127.2) million. An increase of 110%. The Group's organic growth amounted to 39%.
▪ Revenues in the Swedish operations increased to SEK 220.1 (84) million, an increase of 162%.
▪ Revenues in the Chinese operations amounted to SEK 47.1 (43.2) million, an increase of 9%.
▪ The Group's profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 29.3 (38.9) million. The decrease was driven by continued investment in existing operations and is also
linked to component shortages and increased prices of goods.
▪ The Group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 4.6 (23.1) million. The decrease in operating profit is due to increased amortization of goodwill, as a direct result of completed company acquisitions, as well as investments in solar energy facilities and investments in existing operations.
▪ Profit for the period after tax amounted to SEK -10.6 (-18.1) million. The result was affected by unrealized exchange rate differences in the Chinese operations by SEK 22.1 (1.3) million.
▪ Cash flow for the period from operating activities amounted to -116.9 (11.4) MSEK and has been affected by investments in existing operations and increased inventory levels to secure deliveries to existing projects.
▪ Cash flow for the Group for the period amounted to SEK 399.6 (85.5) million. As in the previous year, cash flow has been affected by the completed new share issue.
▪ Earnings per share amounted to -0.19 (-0.31).

THE FIRST NINE MONTHS IN BRIEF
▪ The Group's revenues amounted to SEK 674 M (336.1). An increase of 101%. The Group's organic growth amounted to 42%.
▪ Revenues in the Swedish operations increased to SEK 554.3 (231) million, an increase of 140%.
▪ Revenues in the Chinese operations increased to SEK 119.7 (105.1) million, an increase of 14%.
▪ The Group's profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 50.3 (87.3) million. The decrease was driven by continued investment in existing operations and is linked to component shortages and increased prices of goods. EBITDA was also negatively affected by non-recurring effects of SEK 11.7 million regarding redemption of minority interests and revaluation of additional purchase prices.
▪ The Group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK -15.6 (43.9) million. The decrease in operating profit is due, in addition to what is stated in the previous point, to increased
amortization of goodwill, as a direct result of completed company acquisitions, as well as investments in solar energy facilities and investments in existing operations.
▪ Profit for the period after tax amounted to SEK -60.6 (-60.6) million. The result was affected by unrealized exchange rate differences in the Chinese operations by 58.7 (-4.8) MSEK.
▪ The Corona pandemic has affected the Swedish operations mainly in the form of increased transport costs and price increases for, among other things, solar panels. The order entry is still good in the quarter.
▪ The Chinese operations were affected to a lesser extent by the Corona pandemic and, according to the company's estimate, an impact of SEK -1.4 (-2.0) million as a result of the general price reduction on electricity remaining.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE THIRD QUARTER
Sweden
▪ The Board of Directors of Soltech Energy Sweden AB decided on 13 August 2021 to carry out a new share issue of approximately SEK 247 million with preferential rights to existing
shareholders and a possible over-allotment of approximately SEK 150 million. The rights issue was oversubscribed by 166% and the company was thus provided with SEK 397 million before issue costs.
▪ On 22 September, the Board of Directors of Soltech Energy Sweden AB decided to list the ordinary shares in the subsidiary Advanced Soltech Sweden AB on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
▪ As of August 30, Soltech Energy has acquired 90.1% of the shares in Wettergrens Tak & Plåtslageri AB (Wettergrens) with access on September 2, 2021.
▪ Soltech Energy has decided to merge the operations of the three wholly owned subsidiaries MeraSol AB, Swede Energy Power Solutions AB, and most of the operations in Soltech Sales & Support AB. The new company is called Soltech Energy Solutions 1988 AB.
▪ Soltech Energy's subsidiary, Swede Energy, has entered into an agreement for what will be the Nordic region's largest roof-placed solar cell plant, both in terms of area and power. The area is 65,000 m2.

China
▪ During the quarter, ASAB's subsidiary in China, ASRE, signed new orders amounting to a total installed capacity of 13.6 MW.
▪ At the end of the period, the company had 51 (55) MW in signed orders, as well as projects under processing of 125 (134) MW.
▪ During the period, SEK 71 million was added before issue costs in new issues of preference shares.
▪ The Chinese operations are granted unsecured local bank loans of CNY 40 million (approximately SEK 54 million) at an interest rate of approximately 4.6%.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
▪ As of October 1, Soltech Energy has acquired 100% of the shares in the electrical engineering company NEAB Gruppen AB.
▪ Soltech Energy participates in the world exhibition Expo 2020 in Dubai Oct 2021 – March 2022, where Soltech installed a 500 m2 sunroof and 500 m2 sun facade on the Swedish pavilion.
▪ Nomination Committee prior to the Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2022 in Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) has been appointed.
▪ On 28 October, the Government decided on an amendment to the ordinance that will be introduced on 1 January 2022, which allows transfer of energy between several units without the requirement for a network concession. It can be expected to improve opportunities and reduce the cost of solar investment in larger properties
▪ On October 29, 2021, Soltech Energy Sweden AB's subsidiary Advanced Soltech Sweden AB (ASAB) was listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. This meant that Soltech Energy AB's ownership interest in the company after IPO and conversion of preference shares decreased from 50.73% to 29.35%. Furthermore, this meant that Soltech Energy Sweden AB no longer has the controlling influence over ASAB and that as of October 29, 2021, ASAB is no longer reported as a subsidiary in the parent company and the group. As of October 30, 2021, ASAB will be reported in the consolidated financial statements as an associated company according to the equity method.

In connection with the special listing, a revaluation result arises in the Group. Preliminarily, the revaluation result amounts to approximately SEK 287 million based on preliminary consolidated values ​​as of the divestment date for ASAB. The revaluation result does not affect cash flow and will be reported in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Following the listing, Soltech Energy Sweden AB owns 11,373,941 number of shares in ASAB with a book value of SEK 27 per share, corresponding to the value per share on the day of the listing. Following the listing, Soltech Energy Sweden AB in the Group reports SEK 307 million in participations in associated companies. Other significant effects on the balance sheet for the Soltech Group are that fixed assets decrease by approximately SEK 1.3 billion, of which solar energy facilities amount to approximately SEK 1.2 billion and that long-term liabilities decrease by approximately SEK 1 billion, of which bond loans amount to approximately SEK 0.9 billion.

Soltech's holdings in ASAB continue to be reported quarterly in operating profit and consist of Soltech Energy Sweden AB's share of profit in ASAB, amortization of surplus values ​​in solar energy plants, deferred tax and currency translation of surplus values.

The share price of ASAB has developed positively since the IPO on October 29, with a closing price on November 29 of SEK 59.6 / share, which corresponds to a value of approximately SEK 640 million for Soltech's shares.

Soltech continues to grow and delivers a strong third quarter with a 46 percent increase in sales and a 45 percent increase in operating profit (EBIT). During the first half of the year, we completed four acquisitions and during the third quarter, four more were completed.

CEO comment:
– We live in a new reality with the pandemic hanging over us. At Soltech, however, we see signs of an even stronger market for our competitive offerings when both
Private individuals, companies and the public sector are investing more and more in solar energy

Third quarter in brief

• The Group's revenues in the quarter amounted to SEK 127.2 (87.3) million. An increase of 45.7%

• Revenues in the Swedish operations grew to SEK 84 M (51.9), an increase of 61.8%

• The Group's profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 38.9 (30.2) million. An increase of 28.8%

• The Group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 23.1 (15.9) million. An increase of 45.3%

• Profit for the period after tax amounted to SEK -18.1 (6.4) million. The result was affected by unrealized exchange rate differences in the Chinese operations by SEK -8.5 (10.8) million

• The period's cash flow for the Group amounted to 85.5 (-76.3) MSEK. The cash flow for the period was, among other things, positively affected by completed new issues

• Earnings per share amounted to -0.31 (0.13)

• Covid-19 is estimated to have had a certain impact on the Swedish operations in the quarter, but order intake is still good

• Operations in China have made a strong quarter with 38.4 million kWh produced. However, revenues were negatively affected in the period by approximately SEK 2 million due to temporary price reductions on electricity as a direct result of Covid-19. The quarter was also affected by unrealized price effects in the Chinese operations of a total of SEK -8.5 (10.8) million. A total of 143 MW of installed capacity (solar power plants) at the end of the quarter

First nine months in summary

• Total operating income amounted to SEK 336.1 (236.1) million. An increase of 42.4%

• The Group's operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 87.3 (68.6) million. An increase of 27.3%

• The Group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 43.9 (38.2) million. An increase of 14.9%

• Profit for the period after financial items, currency effects and tax amounted to SEK -60.6 (-6.2) million

• Covid-19 had a certain impact on Swedish operations during the period. The primary effects have been deferred customer meetings and orders

• Covid-19 is estimated to have had a negative impact on revenues in the Chinese operations during the period of approximately SEK 12.5 million. The reasons for this are due to the fact that a larger than normal share of the electricity produced has been sold to the grid instead of directly to the customer and then at a lower price per kWh. Some customers' production facilities in China were also closed until the end of May

Significant events during the period

• During the quarter, Soltech's subsidiary in China, ASRE, signed five orders that are estimated to generate a total annual revenue of SEK 12.7 million, or approximately SEK 253.9 million under the agreements 20-year maturities

• The Board of Directors of Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) decided, with the support of the Annual General Meeting's authorization, to carry out a rights issue of approximately SEK 98 million to finance continued expansion through acquisitions and to develop existing subsidiaries. In addition to the rights issue, there was an opportunity to decide on an over-allotment issue of SEK 46 million. The rights issue was oversubscribed by 590 percent, the over-allotment issue was completed in full and Soltech received a total of just over SEK 144 million before issue costs

• Soltech acquired 60 percent of the shares in Miljö & Energi Ansvar Sverige AB with access on September 1, 2020

• Soltech's subsidiaries, Swede Energy, Soltech Sales & Support and Measol will build Sweden's largest solar and direct current plant with Ferroamp. The order value is just over SEK 3 million

• Soltech and PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) have signed a Nordic co-operation agreement to develop solutions for customers that include both the Soltech Group's products for solar energy and PowerCell's products for storage.

• Soltech's subsidiary, Advanced Soltech, raises SEK 131.5 million before issue costs via subscription of newly issued preference shares. This is in order to take advantage of the business opportunities the company has in China. Soltech continues to own more than 50% of the shares in Advanced Soltech after the issue

• In connection with the Government's budget bill, two important changes were announced for the Swedish solar energy market. The kW limit for tax liability for self-produced solar energy is proposed to be raised at the turn of the year, from the current 255 kW installed power to 500 kW. At the same time, a new deduction is also proposed for the installation of green energy (private households). This includes both solar cells and charging options for e-cars, among other things

• Eurocommercial Properties chose Soltech's subsidiary Swede Energy Power Solutions as a partner in its investment in Solenergi. Eurocommercial Properties installs solar energy at its remaining shopping centers in Sweden and a total of 1,658 kWp of solar energy solutions will be installed, which is estimated to produce approximately 1,473,709 kWh / year

• Soltech acquired 80 percent of the shares in Takrekond in Småland AB and 100 percent of the shares in Takrekond in Kalmar AB with access on October 1, 2020

• Soltech acquired 60 percent of the shares in Din Takläggare i Värmland Dalsland AB with access on 1 October 2020

Significant events after the reporting period

• Soltech's subsidiary Soltech Sales & Support has received orders via Bergman and Höök Byggnads AB to deliver semi-transparent solar cells to the end customer Wallenstam. Order value approx. SEK 7 million

• Soltech's subsidiary in China, ASRE, has signed orders that are estimated to generate annual revenues of just over SEK 1.9 million, or approximately SEK 38.7 million during the agreements' 20-year maturities