Multiconsult (OSE: MULTI)
Multiconsult had a strong third quarter with an EBIT ex. restructuring cost of
NOK 98.1 million (13.1% margin) and year to date at NOK 318.1 million (11.8%
margin). Restructuring cost from the nextLEVEL improvement programme amounts to
NOK 30 million, and the programme is ahead of schedule. Order intake in the
quarter of NOK 919 million gives a stabile order backlog of NOK 3 040 million.
The board of directors proposes a dividend of NOK 2.00 per share.

"Multiconsult delivered a strong third quarter EBIT. I am very satisfied with
the strong improvements and continued profitability this year. We are ahead of
the plan for this turnaround thanks to solid dedication and efforts across our
organisation and strong customer relations. Focus on core business, sales and
project execution, and significantly reduced operating expenses partially
resulting from the nextLEVEL improvement programme have been key factors for our
recent improvements. I am very grateful to our employees for joining in on this
important and necessary improvement journey" says Grethe Bergly, CEO of
Multiconsult ASA.

Third quarter 2020
Net operating revenues increased by 3.9% to NOK 748.5 million (NOK 720.4
million). The increase in net operating revenues is exclusively organic and
driven by higher billing ratio and improved project execution compared to the
same quarter in 2019.

Operating expenses consist mainly of employee benefit expenses and other
operating expenses. Operating expenses decreased by 7.4% to NOK 600.4 million
(NOK 648.3 million). Other operating expenses decreased by 24.7% to NOK 79.4
million (NOK 105.5 million), partly an effect from the nextLEVEL improvement
programme, together with the impact of reduced costs on general expenditures
such as travel and certain other expenses due to Covid-19.

EBITDA was NOK 148.1 million (NOK 72.1 million), an increase of 105.5% compared
to the same period last year. The EBITDA margin for the quarter was 19.8%
(10.0%).

EBIT reported was NOK 68.1 million and includes a one-off restructuring cost of
NOK 30.0 million.

EBIT ex. restructuring cost was NOK 98.1 million (NOK 21.0 million), reflecting
an EBIT margin of 13.1% (2.9%). The restructuring of NOK 30 million is a right
-of-use assets impairment loss. The impairment relates to a review of
Multiconsult's office rental portfolio and is part of the previously announced
restructuring costs in the nextLEVEL improvement programme.


YTD 2020
Net operating revenues increased by 6.4% to NOK 2 694 million (NOK 2 531
million) and is exclusively organic driven. The increase in net operating
revenues was driven by improved billing ratio, higher billing rates and improved
project performance compared to the same period in 2019. There was a calendar
effect of two more working days increasing net operating revenues by
approximately NOK 28.3 million compared to the same period last year.

Operating expenses decreased by 2.8% to NOK 2 226 million (NOK 2 290 million).
Other operating expenses decreased by 16.3%, a reduction of NOK 58.0 million due
to lower travel, office and general cost reductions in most areas. The cost
reduction on other operating expenses is partly a nextLEVEL effect as well as
cost reduction related to Covid-19.

EBITDA was NOK 468.2 million (NOK 241.8 million), an increase of 93.7% compared
to the same period last year. The EBITDA margin for the period was 17.4% (9.6%).

EBIT reported was NOK 288.1 million and includes a one-off restructuring cost of
NOK 30.0 million. The comparable 2019 EBIT figure includes one-off charges of
NOK 30.2 million.

The EBIT ex. restructuring cost was NOK 318.1 million (NOK 127.8 million),
reflecting an EBIT margin of 11.8% (5.1%). The restructuring of NOK 30 million
is as a right-of-use assets impairment loss. The impairment relates to a review
of Multiconsult's office portfolio and is part of the previously announced
restructuring costs in the nextLEVEL improvement programme. The comparable 2019
EBIT figure includes one-off charges of NOK 30.2 million.

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Multiconsult is still in the turnaround process that started in the first half
of 2019, where the focus has been on the core business, sales and project
execution. The nextLEVEL programme is on track, and the order backlog provides a
good foundation, supported by frame agreements generated from a broad customer
base.

While Multiconsult has so far registered limited negative impact of the Covid-19
situation, the pandemic continues to create uncertainty for our industry going
forwards.

Subject to the above mentioned Covid-19 uncertainties, the market outlook for
Multiconsult's services remains good across most business areas. There are
however more uncertainties within Buildings & Properties (including
architecture) and in our international Energy business.

With a solid market position, high competence and technology, as well as leading
solutions for our customers, Multiconsult believes it is well placed to handle
the challenges of the current uncertainties facing the economy and our industry.

For a full review of our report, please refer to Q3 2020 report



Presentation

The presentations will be held in English by CEO Grethe Bergly and CFO Hans
-Jørgen Wibstad, and held at Felix Conference Centre, Bryggetorget 3, Oslo.

Due to COVID-19 and corresponding restrictions only maximum of 50 (pre
-registered) participants will be allowed to attend the presentation. Please
ensure to maintain social distancing and follow the health authorities' general
recommendations.

The presentations will also be available as a live webcast.

Third quarter webcast 4. November 08:30 CET
The live webcast from the third quarter presentation can be accessed at
https://www.multiconsult-ir.com
and at https://channel.royalcast.com/hegnarmedia/#!/hegnarmedia/20201104_2

Capital Markets Day webcast 4. November 09:15 CET
The live webcast from the Capital Markets Day can be accessed at
https://www.multiconsult-ir.com
and at https://channel.royalcast.com/hegnarmedia/#!/hegnarmedia/20201104_6

Questions to the management can be made in writing during the live webcast and
will be answered after the presentations.



For further information, please contact:

   Investor relations:
      Hans-Jørgen Wibstad, CFO
      Phone: +47 916 89 661
      E-mail: hans-jorgen.wibstad@multiconsult.no

   Media:
     Gaute Christensen, VP Communications
     Phone: +47 911 70 188
     E-mail: gaute.christensen@multiconsult.no