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Nordic Unmanned today announced fourth quarter 2021 results underpinning the
strong growth outlook for 2022.
“During 2021, we have laid the foundation for accelerating growth. We combine a
strong position within our established maritime and security vertical with
exciting upside in the other verticals, as illustrated by the breakthrough
logistics contract with Equinor announced in December. We are also
well-positioned for major contracts expected to be awarded within the security
vertical, a position which we significantly strengthened through the acquisition
of AirRobot. In total, we are awaiting awards with a total value of around EUR
228 million,” says Knut Roar Wiig, CEO of Nordic Unmanned.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the total contract backlog was EUR 59 million,
an increase of 87 percent during 2021. EUR 18.5 million of the backlog is for
2022, supporting the growth outlook.
Full-year 2021 revenue amounted to EUR 10.4 million, an increase of 60 percent
from 2020. Revenues in the fourth quarter amounted to EUR 2.5 million, in line
with fourth quarter 2020. As previously announced, fourth quarter revenue was
negatively impacted by the deliberate delay of a system sale in order to retain
available assets for the awarded Equinor contract.
Adjusted operating profit (EBITDA) for the fourth quarter was negative EUR 1.5
million. Full year adjusted EBITDA was negative EUR 1.3 million. The figures are
adjusted for Covid-19 related personnel cost.
At the end of 2021, the company had a liquidity position of EUR 11.1 million,
including cash and available overdraft and credit lines.
Breakthrough logistics contract
In December, Equinor awarded Nordic Unmanned a contract for offshore drone cargo
services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Fully utilized, the contract value
is EUR 2.7 million over the next 12 months. The award represents one of the
largest drone logistics contracts awarded in the European market and is the
largest and most ambitious drone logistics award in the offshore energy
industry. Work on the contract was initiated in early January 2022.
Strengthening organization for growth
Nordic Unmanned’s operations continued to grow during 2021. At the end of 2021,
the company had 123 employees, up from 43 at the end of 2020. The company
targets a staff of 210 by the end of 2022. The new positions will largely be
operational and commercial and directly linked to expected growth.
“The market is maturing alongside our technology, and 2022 will be the year for
the commercial introduction for many of our new products, such as the Staaker
Railway Drone, Staaker Cargo Drone, the AR 100H drone and the Nordic Unmanned
data platform. In short, this is going to be an extremely exciting year for
Nordic Unmanned,” says Mr. Wiig.
Outlook
For 2022, Nordic Unmanned expects revenues to be about three times the 2021
level. The EBITDA margin is expected to be in the range of 10 to 20 percent.
The fourth quarter presentation is enclosed. There will be a livestreamed
presentation as well as a Q&A session at 10:00 CET:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8707725693678022927
DISCLOSURE REGULATION
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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ABOUT NORDIC UNMANNED
Nordic Unmanned is global leader of high-end products and services related to
drones and data capture. Through world-wide operational experience and industry
leading expertise, Nordic Unmanned supports large governmental and industrial
clients in the adaption of unmanned systems and services.
Founded in 2014, the Group has offices in Sandnes, Oslo, Molde, Odense (DK),
Cranfield (UK) and Arnsberg (GER) and has quickly become one of Europe’s leading
providers of unmanned systems and services, with operations across the
continent. The Group is ISO 9001-2015 and certified by for the operation,
maintenance, sale, design, development, and production, with of unmanned systems
and sensor technology. and sensor technology. The production is also AS9100
certified.
For more information visit nordicunmanned.com - https://nordicunmanned.com/
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