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31 October 2024

ABL Group ASA: Q3 2024 financial results

Highlights Q3 2024

  • Revenues of USD 86.2 million (Q3 23: USD 70.4 million)
  • Operating profit of USD 2.5 million (Q3 23: USD 5.5 million)
  • Adjusted EBIT of USD 3.0 million (Q3 23: USD 6.2 million)
  • Net cash of USD 7.9 million (Q2 24: USD 10.8 million)
  • Continued M&A activity: Ross Offshore fully consolidated from Q3 2024, and Hidromod completed immediately after Q3 close
  • Semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.40 per share declared, to be paid in November

Reuben Segal, CEO of ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) commented:

“In Q3 2024 we saw a small increase in our EBIT to USD 3.0 million, despite our USD 0.5 million investment in the OWC diversification programme, but were unable to emulate the exceptional performance delivered by the group this quarter in 2023. Our offshore wind market remains challenging, but in other markets we see reasonable demand. The consolidation of Ross Offshore has grown the market presence of our AGR segment, which is now our largest segment measured by revenues and delivered strong performance despite ongoing integration.

The oil & gas, renewables and maritime markets remain solid long-term propositions, and we maintain a strong presence in many key geographies. Near term, as we have seen with offshore wind in the past 12 months, energy markets more broadly are finding a new equilibrium. This leads to shorter-term decision making, but ABL Group is well placed to benefit from the upside to come and will continue to seek accretive M&A opportunities.”

A presentation of the quarterly results will be held today at 08:30 CET at SpareBank 1 Markets’ office at Olav Vs gate 5, 0161 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after. To watch the webcast, please visit our Reports and Presentations page.

The earnings release concerning the quarterly results and a corresponding slide presentation are available on www.newsweb.no and on our Reports and Presentations page.

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

25 October 2024

ABL Group ASA: Invitation to presentation of Q3 2024 results

ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group”) will release its third-quarter results on Thursday, 31 October 2024, at approximately 06:00 Central European Time (CET).

A presentation of the quarterly results will be held the same day at 08:30 CET at SpareBank 1 Markets’ office at Olav Vs gate 5, 0161 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after.

The webcast can be viewed at ABL Group’s website, www.abl-group.com, or directly at https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20241031_2/

If you would like to attend the event in person, please notify SpareBank 1 Markets at corporateaccess@sb1markets.no.

The earnings release concerning the quarterly results and a corresponding slide presentation will be posted on www.newsweb.no and on our Reports and Presentations page.

3 October 2024

ABL provide marine transportation support to Canada’s REEF project

ABL has been contracted to provide marine advisory and marine warranty survey (MWS) services to the AltaGas and Royal Vopak’s joint venture, to support the  Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) development in Canada.

REEF is a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bulk liquids terminal with rail, logistics and marine infrastructure on Ridley Island, British Columbia, Canada.

ABL’s scope of work includes marine advisory and MWS for the transportation of critical and heavy project cargo, from both international and domestic suppliers.

For the early planning phase, ABL’s marine advisory support services comprises commercial and technical bid evaluations as well as engineering design support. For the execution phase, ABL’s MWS services include independent third-party engineering review, vessel inspection, and site representation during cargo handling and transportation from overseas fabrication locations to Canada.

ABL’s involvement has already commenced and will continue until the first quarter of 2026. ABL has not disclosed the value of its contract.

ABL’s operation in Canada will lead the project, with support from ABL’s offices in Houston, Texas, and China.

“The REEF project will receive critical equipment from several corners of the world. Our job is to help make sure it arrives safely on site. Our global office network of marine transportation specialists will play a key role in achieving this,”

says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

About ABL Maritime in North America

ABL’s extensive marine surveyor and consultancy footprint runs coast-to-coast in Canada and the USA, supporting with the full range of marine assurance & risk services, ports and harbours consultancy, and maritime consultancy, both for risk mitigation and in casualty management scenarios.

ABL’s operations in Canada cover Calgary and Halifax.

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For further information, please contact:

Investors and financial media

Stuart Jackson, CFO, ABL Group ASA
Telephone: +971 4 3793612

Other media enquiries

Endre Johansen, Corporate Communications AS
Telephone: +47 41 61 06 05
Email: endre.johansen@corpcom.no

About ABL Group ASA

ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil & gas sectors. The group has offices in 39 countries worldwide and operates under four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.

ABL Group ASA: Completion of Hidromod acquisition

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement dated 12 September 2024 regarding ABL Group entering into an agreement acquire 100 percent of the shares of Hidromod. The transaction has been successfully completed today.

Hidromod is Portugal’s leading consultancy in water management solutions and numerical modelling. Through this acquisition, ABL Group expands its service offering to water management consultancy to support offshore, coastal and inland assets and projects, including with Hidromod’s proprietary subscription-based software AquaSafe. The deal will also enhance existing offerings in ports and harbours consultancy and in climate change risk assessment and adaptation.

Read more about the transaction in our original press release:

ABL Group to acquire water management expert hidromod
12 September 2024

For further information, please contact:

Investors and financial media

Stuart Jackson, CFO, ABL Group ASA
Telephone: +971 4 3793612

Other media enquiries

Endre Johansen, Corporate Communications AS
Telephone: +47 41 61 06 05
Email: endre.johansen@corpcom.no

About ABL Group ASA

ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil & gas sectors. The group has offices in 39 countries worldwide and operates under four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.

ABL Group to acquire water management experts Hidromod

Energy and marine consultancy ABL Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Hidromod – Portugal’s leading consultancy in water management solutions and numerical modelling.

Through this acquisition, ABL Group expands its service offering to water management consultancy to support offshore, coastal and inland assets and projects, including with Hidromod’s proprietary subscription-based software AquaSafe. The deal will also enhance existing offerings in ports and harbours consultancy and in climate change risk assessment and adaptation.

Reuben Segal

“We are excited to welcome Hidromod as part of ABL Group. Water is fundamental to our planet’s sustainability, both in terms of its essential properties to life and in the risks it poses to infrastructure and communities as climate change effects take hold. Hidromod provides vital and innovative solutions that will bring considerable value to the clients and markets we serve, whilst opening the door to drive sustainability in new sectors.”

Reuben Segal, ABL Group CEO

About Hidromod

Established in 1992, Hidromod specialises in numerical modelling and digital twin solutions to simulate and predict the behaviour of coastal systems, estuaries, catchments and other water bodies. By leveraging its data-science skills, the company provides real-time insights and advanced forecasting, enabling a comprehensive understanding of past, present and future conditions. The company is based in Lisbon and has 16 employees, including five PhDs, and delivered a revenue of approximately EUR 1 million in 2023.

Its solutions are applied to provide accurate evaluations of specific scenarios and improve efficiency in ports and harbours, offshore aquaculture and renewable energy, inland water management covering river engineering and agricultural projects.

Hidromod’s software solution, AquaSafe, is a digital decision support system, designed to process mass datasets and output clear and easy-to-use analyses regarding water behaviours in a particular location or relevant to a project.

Expansion strategy

The acquisition represents an opportunity to globalise and expand Hidromod’s unique expertise and services, leveraging ABL Group’s expansive global footprint and multi-disciplined teams.

Further, Hidromod’s AquaSafe, has significant potential for application across a wider cross-section of industries and to more markets, which ABL Group can provide the entry point for.

The acquisition of Hidromod also represents an opportunity to expand ABL Group’s operations in Portugal, including provision of its marine and renewable energy consultancy to support the local market, leveraging Hidromod’s established market presence and reputation.

The parties have not disclosed the financial details of the transaction, which is expected to be completed in October 2024.

ABL Group ASA is listed on Oslo stock exchange.

22 August 2024

ABL Group ASA: Q2 2024 financial results

22 August 2024 – ABL Group’s 2024 second-quarter results

Highlights Q2 2024

  • Revenues of USD 68.6 million (Q2 23: USD 67.9 million)
  • Operating profit of USD 2.2 million (Q2 23: USD 4.4 million)
  • Adjusted EBIT of USD 2.8 million (Q2 23: USD 4.9 million)
  • Net cash of USD 10.8 million (Q1 24: USD 19.4 million)
  • Acquisition of Ross Offshore completed in June
  • Semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.40 per share paid in June

Reuben Segal, CEO of ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) commented:

“In Q2 2024 our revenue growth was somewhat curtailed by the continued pause in the offshore wind market, and we were not able to replicate the strong EBIT levels attained last year.  However, I remain positive on the outlook for our business as a whole.

Our ABL and AGR businesses performed reasonably well and I expect the acquisition of Ross Offshore, completed in Q2, to further expand our AGR business segment offering.

However, the pause in the renewables sector, and offshore wind in particular, weighs on our quarterly results for OWC and has some rollover effect in Longitude. The offshore wind sector remains a strong market with high growth potential, and we are very well positioned to take advantage of it.  But, recent indications are that the recovery will take longer to materialise than anticipated. As a consequence, we continue to proactively manage the business in the more challenging near-term market so that we lead the market in the recovery.”

A presentation of the quarterly results will be held today at 08:30 CET at SpareBank 1 Markets’ office at Olav Vs gate 5, 0161 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after.

The quarterly report and a corresponding slide presentation are available on our Reports and Presentations page.

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

19 August 2024

ABL Group ASA: Invitation to presentation of Q2 2024 results

ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group”) will release its second quarter results on Thursday, 22 August 2024 at approximately 06:00 Central European Time (CET).

A presentation of the quarterly results will be held the same day at 08:30 CET at SpareBank 1 Markets’ office at Olav Vs gate 5, 0161 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after.

The webcast can be viewed here.

If you would like to attend the event in person, please notify SpareBank 1 Markets at corporateaccess@sb1markets.no.

The earnings release regarding the quarterly results and a corresponding slide presentation will be posted on www.newsweb.no and on our Reports and Presentations page.

1 August 2024

ABL Group ASA: Exercise Period under Long-Term Incentive Plan

Oslo, Norway, 1 August 2024:

Between 2019 and 2022, ABL Group ASA (the “Company” or “ABL Group”) granted employee share options as part of the Company’s long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). Each option gives a right to receive one share in the Company. For more information on the LTIP and outstanding share options, please see the Company’s Annual Report.

The Company has today opened an exercise window in which option holders may exercise vested share options. The exercise window closes on 22 August 2024 and any exercises will take effect only at the end of the window. Option holders who choose not to exercise during the current window will have the opportunity to exercise these in later exercise windows as decided by the Board of Directors.

The following share options vested in 2022 and 2023, and may be exercised during the current window:

  • 450,000 share options, held by 10 option holders, with an exercise price of NOK 2.99.
  • 4,597,500 share options, held by 68 option holders, with an exercise price of NOK 5.09.

In addition to the above, there are 783,000 unvested employee share options outstanding, vesting on 11 July 2025 at an average exercise price of NOK 11.63.

5 July 2024

ABL Group ASA: Mandatory notification of trade by primary insider

ABL Group ASA (the “Company”) has today transferred 130,000 of its treasury shares to Stuart Jackson, Chief Financial Officer at ABL Group. The transfer of treasury shares to Mr Jackson is made to fulfil an agreement with Mr Jackson under which he, upon starting his engagement in the Company, were to receive 130,000 treasury shares. The treasury shares have been transferred following Mr. Jackson’s completion of his obligation to purchase shares and the Company completing its share re-purchase scheme to be able to transfer treasury shares under the agreement with Mr. Jackson.

The treasury shares transferred to Mr Jackson have a lock-up until 23 January 2026.

Following completion of the above-mentioned transfer, the Company owns a total of
46,213 of its own shares, corresponding to approx 0,04% of the Company’s share capital.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements in the Market Abuse Regulation article 19 and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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17 June 2024

For further information, please contact:

Investors and financial media

Stuart Jackson, CFO, ABL Group ASA
Telephone: +971 4 3793612

Other media enquiries

Endre Johansen, Corporate Communications AS
Telephone: +47 41 61 06 05
Email: endre.johansen@corpcom.no

About ABL Group ASA

ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil & gas sectors. The group has offices in 39 countries worldwide and operates under four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.

ABL Group ASA: Acquisition of Ross Offshore completed

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement dated 15 May 2024 regarding the planned acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of specialist energy consultancy Ross Offshore. ABL Group has today successfully completed the transaction.

Ross Offshore will now merge with ABL Group company AGR, thereby expanding and further strengthening the group’s service offering in wells, reservoirs, and marine & survey management.

Reuben Segal

“We are glad to welcome everyone in Ross Offshore to the ABL Group family and we will be working in the coming months on bringing them under the AGR brand. As a result of becoming one team with AGR, the Ross Offshore and AGR united team has more than 500 knowledge heavy professionals working on behalf of the client base. Ross Offshore also brings new locations to our Group presence in Norway – Bergen and Sandefjord in addition to our offices in Stavanger, Oslo and Tromsø.”

Reuben Segal, CEO of ABL Group

The transaction to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Ross Offshore has been settled in cash, utilising ABL Group’s existing cash holdings and undrawn credit facilities. The transaction values Ross Offshore at NOK 100 million (equivalent to USD 9.3 million at current FX rates) on a cash and debt free basis, based on locked box accounts as of 31 December 2023.

Discover Ross Offshore and learn more about their technical and engineering expertise in wells, subsurface, technical resourcing and marine operations:

Ross Offshore