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13 February 2025 - Nekkar ASA (Nekkar) delivered revenue of NOK 181 million in
last year’s fourth quarter, which is more or less unchanged from the same
quarter in 2023 (179). EBITDA was NOK 27 million (32), equivalent to a margin of
15.1 percent (18%). Cash flow excluding buy-backs was strong at NOK 68 million
(30) in the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter and 2024 results position Nekkar well to deliver on its
strategic ambitions:
- Strong operational cash flow of NOK 68 million in Q4 driven by progress in
key projects in Syncrolift
- Growth in Group revenue of NOK 575 million in 2023 to NOK 838 million
(pro-forma incl. Globetech and FiiZK) in 2024
- Continued expansion of the Nekkar portfolio according to communicated
strategy - Globetech acquired and FiiZk restructuring completed
- Key contract wins for several operating companies - FiiZk secured two major
contracts and Syncrolift awarded Haakonsvern shiplift and transfer system
project
“We deliver high quarterly revenue and improved EBITDA compared to the previous
quarters. The financial numbers reflect that Nekkar has become a more diverse
business and some of the growth companies and technologies in our portfolio are
starting to mature. This provides us with an improved platform for 2025 and
beyond,” says Ole Falk Hansen, CEO of Nekkar ASA.
Nekkar’s order intake was NOK 187 million in the fourth quarter (242), impacted
by Syncrolift’s contract to deliver a newbuild shiplift and transfer systems for
submarines to the Haakonsvern naval base in Norway.
Nekkar’s order backlog stood at NOK 744 million at year-end-2024 (803). The
backlog figure does not include FiiZK’s contract award in October 2024 to
deliver two large “Protectus” closed fish cages to a Norway-based fish farmer,
as FiiZK is defined as an associated company and not consolidated into Nekkar
ASA’s financial accounts.
“The market for closed fish cages is looking increasingly attractive. This is
driven by both positive feedback from fish farmers and proposed new regulations
that could further enhance market interest in FiiZK’s Protectus closed fish
cage, which already meets the requirements of the new regulations,” adds Ole
Falk Hansen.
Nekkar delivered cash flow before buy-backs of NOK 68 million in the fourth
quarter (30) and a net cash flow of NOK 46 million (28). The difference between
operating and net cash flow is explained by purchase of own shares of NOK 22
million in the period. Nekkar has a strong balance sheet with NOK 205 million in
cash, no interest-bearing debt and an undrawn credit facility of NOK 200
million.
For the full-year 2024, Nekkar delivered revenue of NOK 624 million, up 8.5
percent from NOK 575 million the prior year. EBITDA in 2024 ended at NOK 92
million (109), with a net profit of NOK 86 million (83).
NOK 2BN+ AMBITION
On 14th November 2024, Nekkar announced its strategic priorities towards 2027.
The 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 owning five 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. Revenue for 2024 for Nekkar’s four operating companies and its associated
company FiiZK was NOK 838 million (including full year effect of Globetech).
“Our plan is to surpass the NOK 2 billion target by a combination of organic
growth and carefully chosen accretive acquisitions. Our operating companies’
performance in the fourth quarter, and the favourable outlook we currently see
in our market segments, have made me even more confident in realising this
objective,” adds Ole Falk Hansen.
PRESENTATION AT 08:00 AM TODAY
Nekkar ASA invites investors, analysts and media to a presentation of the
company’s fourth quarter and interim full-year 2024 financial results today at
08:00 CET
The webcast presentation can be viewed from this URL:
https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20250213_17/
Questions can be submitted during the live webcast. The presentation material is
enclosed to this announcement.
DISCLOSURE REGULATION
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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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
Nekkar ASA_Q4 2024_presentation.pdf -
https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/17847326/18420756/5619/Nekkar%20ASA_Q4%202
024_presentation.pdf
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