Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) quarterly report for the period April-June 2022
CONTINUED STRONG GROWTH
CEO comment:
Soltech's growth in the second quarter is yet another proof of our corporate strength. We reach SEK 437 million in revenue, which corresponds to 126 percent growth pro forma* and our organic growth reached 35 percent. We have good wind in our sails and aim to reach SEK 1.7 billion in revenue this year. We are proud of our entry into both the Netherlands and Spain during the quarter and our companies continue to deliver despite the impact of the turmoil in the world around us.
THE SECOND QUARTER IN BRIEF
• The Group's revenue in the quarter amounted to SEK 437 (266.2) million, an increase of 64%. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, the Group's revenue amounted to SEK 437 (193.7) million, an increase of 126%.
• The Group's organic growth amounted to 35 (36) % and is primarily driven by high demand for solar energy solutions.
• The Group's earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to -30.2 (29.3) MSEK. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, the group's EBITDA amounted to -30.2 (-22.8) MSEK. EBITDA has been positively affected by results from shares in associated companies with SEK 7.8 million. EBITDA has been negatively affected by price increases on components as well as continued investments and ventures in both new acquisitions and existing subsidiaries, which drives increased costs.
• The Group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK -54.6 (8.3) million. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, EBIT amounted to -54.6 (-20.5) 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 result after tax amounted to -58.1 (-31.8) MSEK.
• The period's cash flow from operating activities amounted to -42 (48.9).
• The period's cash flow for the group amounted to -105.9 (-25.5) MSEK.
• Earnings per share amounted to -0.51 (-0.33).
• 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 Energy has no sales to Russia.
FIRST SIX MONTHS IN BRIEF
• The Group's revenue amounted to SEK 724.5 (411.4) million. An increase of 76%. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech, revenues amounted to SEK 724.5 (338.8) million, an increase of 114%.
• The Group's organic growth amounted to 39 (39) % and is primarily driven by high demand for solar energy solutions.
• The group's earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK -68.7 (21) million. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, the group's EBITDA amounted to -68.7 (-31.1) MSEK. EBITDA has been positively affected by results from shares in associated companies with SEK 2.7 million. At the same time, EBITDA has been negatively affected by price increases on components as well as by continued investments and ventures in both new acquisitions and existing subsidiaries, which drives increased costs.
• The Group's operating profit (EBIT) amounted to -107.8 (-20.1) MSEK. Adjusted for Advanced Soltech*, EBIT amounted to -107.8 (-48.9) MSEK and, in addition to the effects on EBITDA mentioned above, was affected by increased depreciation as a result of acquisitions.
• The first half-year result after tax amounted to -111.3 (-50) MSEK.
• The period's cash flow from operating activities amounted to -113.1 (44.2).
• The period's cash flow for the group amounted to -186.1 (-127.2) MSEK.
• Earnings per share amounted to -1.01 (-0.65).
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE SECOND QUARTER
Significant events in subsidiaries:
• Soltech Energy Solutions has been commissioned to build a 38,000 square meter solar installation for Coop Sverige AB consisting of CFP-certified panels with recycled silicon from Norway and silicon from Germany and the US.
• Soltech Energy Solutions and Provektor have jointly been commissioned to install solar energy solutions at ICA stores.
• Soltech's subsidiary Soltech Energy Solutions has been commissioned to build a 4 MW solar energy installation on Infrahub's property where Svenska Retursystem will conduct its operations.
• Soltech's subsidiary Takorama has been commissioned to install a solar energy solution of 1,400 square meters and approx. 7,000 square meters of roofing on one of the roofs of the Svenska Mässan Gothia Tower in Gothenburg.
Acquisition:
• Soltech has made its first additional acquisition by acquiring 100% of the solar energy company Solexperterna Värmland AB, effective April 1. The acquired company will become part of the wholly owned subsidiary Din Takläggare, which thereby strengthening its solar expertise.
• Soltech has made another additional acquisition and acquired 100% of the shares in the electricity company Trönninge Elektriska AB, based in Halmstad. The acquired company will become part of the wholly owned subsidiary Provektor Sweden AB from 1 June.
International acquisitions:
• Soltech has acquired 53.3% of the shares in the Dutch solar energy company 365 Energie Holding B.V. (365zon) based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The acquisition of 365zon is financed entirely from own cash and with newly issued Soltech shares. The company had a turnover of SEK 250 million in 2021 and is estimated to have a turnover of approx. SEK 350 million in 2022 with an operating profit of approx. 10%. Since 2012, 365zon has completed over 20,000 successful installations and with its nationwide installation capacity, the company has an average of approx. 6,500 solar energy installations annually on the Dutch residential market.
• On 22 June, Soltech acquired 65% of the shares in the Spanish solar energy company Sud Energies Renovables SL with access on 5 July. The company had a turnover of SEK 90 million in 2021 and the turnover is expected to increase sharply to approx. SEK 245 million in 2022, with an operating profit of approx. 8–10%. 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:
• Soltech's annual general meeting was held on 12 May. Among other things, it was decided that the board was given renewed authorization to decide on new issues of shares and/or convertibles and/or warrants, that the board and the CEO were granted discharge from liability for the past year and the election of a partially new board.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
• On July 1, Soltech acquired 100% of the shares in TG's El i Finspång AB and the wholly owned subsidiary Smart Solkraft.
• 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 been commissioned by 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.
*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
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