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2021-05-04 07:00:23
(Oslo, 4 May 2021) Nel ASA (Nel) reported revenues of NOK 156.9 million in the
first quarter of 2021, up 24% from NOK 126.5 million in the same quarter of
2020. EBITDA is negative NOK 74.3 million (Q1 2020: -64.6) incl. one-offs and
ramp-up cost. The order backlog ended at a record NOK 1085 million, up more than
80%, while the cash balance ended at NOK 3.25 billion. Nel reiterates the strong
long-term outlook.
"The first quarter marks the start of an important year for the Nel and the
industry, as we are moving from ambition to deliveries. While our short-term
operations, production, and installations are affected by the pandemic, the Q1
financial performance is in line with the outlook, and we continue to deliver on
our strategy. The Herøya expansion project is progressing according to plan, and
the announced EPC-partnerships are enabling Nel to strengthen the delivery and
execution capabilities of large-scale, complex projects globally. These are
important elements that will enable us to deliver on the announced 2025 cost
target for green hydrogen production at USD 1.5/kg." says Jon André Løkke, Chief
Executive Officer of Nel.
Nel reported revenues in the first quarter 2021 of NOK 156.9 million, up 24%
from NOK 126.5 million. compared to the same quarter in 2020, and an EBITDA of
negative NOK 74.3 million (-64.6). Nel no longer reporting adjusted EBITDA
separately, however, still incur one-offs and ramp-up related costs. The
reported operating loss was NOK -98.2 million (-86.9), while the pre-tax loss
ended at NOK 579.9 million (-5.2), following a negative fair value adjustment
related to the shareholding in Everfuel. The backlog ended at a record level of
NOK 1085 million, up more than 80% since first quarter last year. During the
first quarter of 2021, Nel completed a successful private placement of 49.5
million new shares at a price of NOK 24.75, raising NOK 1.25 billion in gross
proceeds. The net cash balance at the end of first quarter 2021 was NOK 3.25
billion.
"Nel has a strong financial position and a solid balance sheet to execute on our
strategic plans. This allows us to continue to invest in technology and people
to strengthen our leadership position in a rapidly growing market, and to be a
trusted counterparty as projects are becoming larger and more complex," Løkke
comments.
A key element to deliver on the cost target of USD 1.5/kg is the expansion of
the electrolysis production to accommodate large-scale projects by constructing
a fully automated manufacturing facility at Herøya, Norway. The construction
process is on track, with more than 33,000 manhours completed and with zero HSE
incidents. Test production of the first 500 MW production line will commence in
the second quarter of 2021, with start of commercial ramp-up in the third
quarter 2021.
During the first quarter, Nel has continued to deliver on the strategy to be an
independent player with a strong partnership strategy. The announced frame
agreements with EPC companies Wood and Aibel significantly strengthens Nel's
global delivery and execution capabilities for large scale, complex projects
across the world. The MoU signed with Haldor Topsoe enables the companies to
take out synergies and offer end-to-end green ammonia and methanol solutions to
customers. Nel is also developing its product offering by tailoring to different
renewable energy sources and is announcing a collaboration with leading solar
company, First Solar, to develop integrated PV-hydrogen plants. The combination
of these partnerships enables Nel to deliver across the entire green hydrogen
value chain.
"We remain confident in the long-term potential of the green hydrogen industry
and reiterate the strong growth outlook. 2021 will be an exciting year for the
industry as we are expecting to see the first 100MW+ projects, and we remain
confident that Nel is well suited to capitalise on these opportunities with our
proven track record, market leading position, and global delivery and execution
muscle," Løkke concludes.
EBITDA and other alternative performance measures (APMs) are defined and
reconciled to the IFRS financial statements as a part of the APM section of the
first quarter 2021 report on page 23.
The first quarter 2021 report and presentation are enclosed and available
through www.newsweb.no (Ticker: NEL) and www.nelhydrogen.com. Nel will host a
live presentation at 08.00 CET and the event can be streamed at
https://nelhydrogen.com/quarterly-presentation/ or
https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20210504_1/.
The presenters will be Chief Executive Officer Jon André Løkke and Chief
Financial Officer Kjell Christian Bjørnsen.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Kjell Christian Bjørnsen, CFO, +47 917 02 097
Ida Marie Fjellheim, Investor Relations, +47 905 09 291
About Nel ASA | www.nelhydrogen.com
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to
produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve
industries, energy, and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Our
roots date back to 1927, and since then we have had a proud history of
development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our
solutions cover the entire value chain: from hydrogen production technologies to
hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen,
and providing fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long
range as fossil-fueled vehicle, without emissions.
*Assumptions: Nel analysis based on electricity of 20 $/MWh, >8% cost of
capital, cost of land, civil works, installation, commissioning, building water
etc., lifetime 20 years incl. O&M cost, at 30 bar.