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Nel Asa — Q1 2017 Earnings Presentation

51 slides from Nel Asa's earnings presentation, May 11, 2017

  1. Slide 1: Q1 2017

    Q1 2017 Jon André Løkke Chief Executive Officer

  2. Slide 2: Forward looking information

    Forward looking information Nel ASA Q1 2017 This Presentation includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking out in the Presentation. Nel ASA is making no representation or information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accurac

  3. Slide 3: Table of contents

    Table of contents • Q1 highlights and financials • Segment updates - Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser - Nel Hydrogen Fueling - Nel Hydrogen Solutions • Market update • Proton OnSite acquisition • Summary/Outlook • Appendix: Q1 financials

  4. Slide 4: Q1 Highlights

    Q1 Highlights Nel ASA Q1 2017 • Reported revenues in Q1 2017 of NOK 35.7 million, up from • Awarded contract by Icelandic Hydrogen for three H2Station® NOK 26.0 million in Q1 2016, representing a growth of 37.3 hydrogen fueling stations and NEL C-Series electrolyser, with percent value of more than

  5. Slide 5: Solid backlog for 2017

    Solid backlog for 2017 Nel ASA Q1 2017 • Orders received March end 2017: NOK >190 million • Main order announcements to date: • Iceland EUR >4 million • Royal Dutch Shell Plc (California) NOK >140 million • H2 Frontier Inc. USD >1 million • Service/replacement/maintenance orders • Current order back

  6. Slide 6: Key figures

    Key figures Nel ASA Q1 2017 2017 2016 2016 (NOK million) Q1 Q1 Operating revenue 35.7 26.0 114.5 Total operating costs 51.3 36.1 169.8 EBITDA -13.0 -7.6 -44.9 EBIT -15.6 -10.1 -55.3 Pre-tax profit -16.2 -10.1 -62.6 Net profit -15.6 -9.7 -55.8 Net cash flow from operating activities -14.0 -21.3 -34.2

  7. Slide 7: Segment updates

    nel: Segment updates

  8. Slide 8: Nel ASA

    Nel ASA Nel ASA Q1 2017 • Pure-play hydrogen company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange – facilities in Norway and Denmark • Three divisions offering hydrogen technology and solutions for industrial and energy applications • More than 850 hydrogen solutions delivered in 60 countries world wide since

  9. Slide 9: Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser Production and installation of water electrolysers for hydrogen production • Global leader in hydrogen production plants - highest uptime, lowest conversion cost, robust/reliable • More than 850 hydrogen solutions delivered in 60 countries world wide since 1

  10. Slide 10: Recent developments

    Recent developments Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser Turn-key, both delivering 200 bar output pressure: • Ongoing electrolyser project deployments, including initiation of Nel-C electrolyser delivery to Icelandic Hydrogen • Continued high interest for C-range electrolysers C-150 C-300 150 N

  11. Slide 11: Nel Hydrogen Fueling

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Fueling Production of hydrogen fueling stations for cars, buses, trucks, forklifts and other applications • Global leader within hydrogen fueling solutions for vehicles, first to adapt the newest fueling standards • Delivered more than 30 stations in 8 countries across E

  12. Slide 12: Recent developments

    4000mm 12 Nel ASA Q1 2017 Gate 500mm 2500mm 3000mm 2 TONS KRAN 10 TONS KRAN 6000mm Storage Storage Storage Storage 1400mm Storage Work Table Racks Valve Lift 1 Lift 2 Top frame assy. 1 Top frame cpl. 3300x2200 3300x2200 2 TONS KRAN Storage Pillars Supply Cabinet Work Table Work Table Compr. Rack Ven

  13. Slide 13: All new multipurpose H2Station

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 All new multipurpose H2Station® Nel Hydrogen Fueling • Modular, flexible and scalable fueling solution that can operate up to three dispensers and can fuel cars, busses, heavy duty trucks and forklifts • Can deliver both 700 and 350 bar pressure at multiple dispensers 13

  14. Slide 14: Nel Hydrogen Solutions

    Nel Hydrogen Solutions Nel ASA Q1 2017 Established to utilize market opportunities across the Nel group and offers complete solutions to customers • Unified delivery of complex renewable hydrogen solutions, efficient system integration, project development and sales across segments • Only provider o

  15. Slide 15: Agreement with Royal Dutch Shell Plc.

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 Agreement with Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Nel Hydrogen Solutions • Entered exclusive framework contract with Shell in partnership with Map of current Toyota Motor Corp. for supply, construction and maintenance of hydrogen stations in CA hydrogen fueling stations • Total value depends on

  16. Slide 16: Partnership with SunPower Corp.

    Partnership with SunPower Corp. Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Solutions • Framework agreement with SunPower to construct and operate renewable hydrogen production tied directly to solar. • First project of its kind in the U.S., located in California • Will serve the local market with 100% TRUE renewa

  17. Slide 17: Electrolyser and stations to Iceland

    Electrolyser and 3 stations to Iceland Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Solutions • Awarded contract by Icelandic Hydrogen for three Initial hydrogen network in Iceland H2Station® hydrogen fueling stations and one Nel C- series electrolyser • Icelandic Hydrogen is the customer, JV between Nel and oil re

  18. Slide 18: Entered LoI creating Scandinavian Powerhouse on Hydrogen

    Entered LoI creating Scandinavian Powerhouse on Hydrogen Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Solutions The hydrogen specialists in Scandinavia join forces to create a JV, taking advantage of each party’s respective technologies and competencies to develop world-class, integrated hydrogen solutions Leading

  19. Slide 19: General market update

    nel: General market update

  20. Slide 20: Industry getting serious about hydrogen: pledges USD 10.7 bn investment

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 Industry getting serious about hydrogen: pledges USD 10.7 bn investment General market update 20

  21. Slide 21: Hydrogen emerges among the key solutions for the energy transition

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 “…hydrogen emerges among the key solutions for the energy transition, in the mobility as well as in the power, industrial and residential sectors…” Benoît Potier Co-chair Hydrogen Council CEO Air Liquide 21

  22. Slide 22: Record range and low cost achieved

    Record range and low cost achieved Nel ASA Q1 2017 General market update • Hyundai recently launched next generation FCEV • Range of >800 km • Second generation FCEV from Hyundai will receive fourth generation fuel cell tech.: • ~20% lighter fuel cell • ~10 % more efficient • ~30% higher effect dens

  23. Slide 23: Energy density matters

    Energy density matters Nel ASA Q1 2017 General market update • With 1000 kg of a given energy carrier, how Useful energy per 1000 kg (in kWh) much useful energy can be recovered? 18 000 16 500 • Battery: <140 kWh 16 000 • Diesel: ~4 000 kWh 14 000 • Hydrogen: >16 500 kWh 12 000 • High energy density

  24. Slide 24: Nikola One unveiled, Nikola Two announced

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nikola One unveiled, Nikola Two announced General market update Class 8 hydrogen truck unveiled December 1st 2016 Nikola One • Up to 1,900 km range • 100 kg onboard hydrogen storage & 320 kWh battery • Close to 10 000 truck reservations received • Norwegian orders: • Tine, Tenden Tra

  25. Slide 25: Other recent hydrogen heavy-duty truck initiatives

    Other recent hydrogen heavy-duty truck initiatives Nel ASA Q1 2017 General market update 25

  26. Slide 26: Nel acquires Proton OnSite

    nel: Nel acquires Proton OnSite

  27. Slide 27: Nel + Proton OnSite: Creating the world's largest electrolyser company

    Nel + Proton OnSite: Creating the world’s largest electrolyser company Nel ASA Q1 2017 • Have signed the final share purchase agreement to acquire U.S.-based hydrogen technology company, Proton OnSite and successfully closed private placement - target to close in Q2’17 • Settlement to be done throug

  28. Slide 28: Proton OnSite transaction rationale

    Proton OnSite transaction rationale Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel will become the world’s largest producer of electrolysers with a global outreach Nel will get strong foothold in the U.S. hydrogen market accelerating Nel’s growth ambitions Complementing Nel’s current business with several areas of synergies N

  29. Slide 29: Two companies with strategic and geographic fit

    Two companies with strategic and geographic fit Nel ASA Q1 2017 Several beneficial synergistic areas  Complementary sales organisation and market reach  Provide strong foothold in the U.S. and new markets  Complementary product offering, full range of electrolyser technologies  Extending range o

  30. Slide 30: Proton OnSite in brief

    nel: Proton OnSite in brief

  31. Slide 31: Proton OnSite in numbers

    Proton OnSite in numbers Nel ASA Q1 2017 USD 27m 2600+ 2016 revenue 75+ Installations Countries with worldwide generators installed 20 80 Years of installation Registered patents ~100 Employees 31

  32. Slide 32: This is Proton OnSite

    This is Proton OnSite Nel ASA Q1 2017 World leading PEM hydrogen production technology • Headquarters in Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. • World leader in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen production technology • Established in 1996, spin out of United Technologies Aerospace Systems (formerly H

  33. Slide 33: Proton OnSite key capabilities

    Proton OnSite key capabilities Nel ASA Q1 2017  Complete product manufacturing & testing Power plants PEM cell stacks Heat treating  Containerization and hydrogen storage solutions Semiconductors  Turnkey product installation Complete systems Laboratories  World-wide sales and service Storage so

  34. Slide 34: Key product overview

    Key product overview Nel ASA Q1 2017 H-Series C-Series M Series • Wide range of products sold to ~75 countries 1 MW Process Skid • Customers range from industrial companies to laboratory institutes Net production rate: 2-6 Nm3/hr Net production rate: 10-30 Nm3/hr Net production rate: 100-200 Nm3/hr

  35. Slide 35: The PEM megawatt (MW) electrolyser

    The PEM megawatt (MW) electrolyser Nel ASA Q1 2017 Announced the world’s largest megawatt PEM deal • Announced the world’s largest megawatt PEM electrolyser deal in December 2016, three systems to be delivered in 2017, possibilities for additional ten systems over next 18 months – total deal value f

  36. Slide 36: Proton OnSite target markets

    Proton OnSite target markets Energy Storage Hydrogen Fueling Industrials Laboratory 36

  37. Slide 37: Energy Storage

    Energy Storage Nel ASA Q1 2017 Value proposition • Renewable energy being installed at increasing rates, driven by growing demand for power and the need to  Safe reduce CO2 emissions  Cost-effective • However, intermittent power disruptions are common  Reliable when dealing with renewable resourc

  38. Slide 38: Hydrogen Fueling

    Hydrogen Fueling Nel ASA Q1 2017 • Fueling infrastructure grows at rapid pace, also demand Value proposition for hydrogen production  Reliable • Converting energy from renewable sources into hydrogen  Green via PEM enables green, carbon-free, hydrogen  Safe Project examples:  Reduces carbon foot

  39. Slide 39: Industrials

    Industrials Nel ASA Q1 2017 • Hydrogen demanded to satisfy the need of industrial Value proposition processes is increasing  Safe • PEM saves space and generate hydrogen safely and  Cost-effective reliably, easy to permit, install and operate  Reliable Target markets:  Space saving  Convenient

  40. Slide 40: Laboratory

    Laboratory Nel ASA Q1 2017 Value proposition • Lab professionals seek safe, reliable and simple gas sources • Proton's hydrogen equipment, nitrogen and zero air generators  Safe are easy to install and operate, enabling customers to get the  Cost-effective gas they need  Reliable Several applicat

  41. Slide 41: Proton OnSite key figures

    Proton OnSite key figures Nel ASA Q1 2017 • 2016 gross profit levels were impacted by a (USD million) USGAAP 2016 2015 2014 2013 concentration of revenue from lower margin Operating revenue 27.2 27.8 23.7 21.8 projects, effect not expected to continue into Cost of revenues 21.0 18.6 16.3 14.7 2017 G

  42. Slide 42: Key differentiating factors of Proton vs. PEM competitors

    Key differentiating factors of Proton vs. PEM competitors Nel ASA Q1 2017 • By far the largest PEM electrolyser producer in the world, 5-10 times larger than the closest competitor • Lowest cost position on PEM systems in the industry • Long track record with more than 1 billion hours aggregated ope

  43. Slide 43: Creating world's largest hydrogen electrolyser company with a global footprint

    Creating world's largest hydrogen electrolyser company with a global footprint Nel ASA Q1 2017 Transaction roadmap • Transaction expected to close in Q2 2017 • The plan for integration, synergies and business development, along with the new management team and company structure, will be presented at

  44. Slide 44: Summary/Outlook

    nel: Summary/Outlook

  45. Slide 45: Strong position, large opportunities

    Strong position, large opportunities Nel ASA Q1 2017 Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser Nel Hydrogen Solutions • All time high level of sales leads, both in • Well-positioned for Californian market, both traditional and new markets related to fueling stations and renewable • Strong interest for containerized

  46. Slide 46: Summary

    Nel ASA Q1 2017 Summary 1. Strong financial and strategic position, successful completed private placement (NOK >170 million) at 2.72 NOK/share 2. Acquisition of Proton makes Nel the world’s largest electrolyser manufacturer with a complete range of products in all relevant markets, on a pro forma b

  47. Slide 47: Q&A

    nel: Q&A

  48. Slide 48: Appendix: Profit and loss

    Appendix: Profit and loss Nel ASA Q1 2017 2017 2016 2016 (NOK million) Q1 Q1 Operating revenue 35.7 26.0 114.5 Operating costs 51.3 36.1 169.8 EBITDA -13.0 -7.6 -44.9 EBIT -15.6 -10.1 -55.3 Pre-tax profit -16.2 -10.1 -62.6 Net profit -15.6 -9.7 -55.8 Total comprehensive income -15.0 -15.9 -75.4 48

  49. Slide 49: Appendix: Balance sheet

    Appendix: Balance sheet Nel ASA Q1 2017 2017 2016 (NOK million) Q1 Fixed assets 470.3 462.9 Current assets 463.4 300.0 -of which is cash and cash equivalents 368.3 225.5 Equity 831.2 671.2 Long term liabilities 9.0 12.6 Short term liabilities 80.4 65.6 Total balance 933.7 762.9 Equity ratio (%) 89%

  50. Slide 50: Appendix: Cash flow

    Appendix: Cash flow Nel ASA Q1 2017 2017 2016 (NOK million) Q1 -15.6 -10.1 Pre-tax profit (loss) Net cash from operations -14.0 -21.3 Net cash from investments -11.4 -2.9 Net cash from financing 168.3 0.1 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 142.9 -24.1 Cash at end of period 368.3 289.0 50

  51. Slide 51: Number one by nature

    nel: Number one by nature

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