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Fiscal Year 2026
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Quarter-end cash was NOK 742 million, while the portfolio exceeded 10.2 GW and data center capacity reached 910 MW gross. Management sees stronger sales and earnout potential, supported by South African battery procurement and improving 2027 prospects.
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Raised NOK 650 million from a data center listing, maintaining strong liquidity and a 52.7% stake. Portfolio exceeds 10 GW, with a 12 GW target by 2026. Cost discipline and project harvest phase drive improved margins, while market conditions and infrastructure bottlenecks remain key risks.
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Achieved a 10 GW portfolio and strong data center growth, with robust financials and a 20% ROE since 2020. Focus remains on expanding data centers, renewables, and BESS, while maintaining strict capital discipline and exploring a 2026 data center listing.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Achieved record 60% portfolio growth in 2025, expanding into data centers and renewables across key markets. Maintained strong cash position, zero debt, and high shareholder returns, while targeting 12 GW by end-2026 and prioritizing high-margin segments.
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Accelerated data center development, strong market demand, and robust financial position with NOK 192 million in cash. Dividend cut to fund high-growth data center opportunities, with margins up to NOK 3 million per MW projected in the Nordics.
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Portfolio grew 65% year-over-year to 8 GW, with strong expansion in Italy, Germany, and South Africa. EBITDA was negative NOK 24.4 million, but the company maintains zero debt and a robust cash position, supporting ongoing dividends and buybacks.
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Strong project portfolio growth, robust financials, and high commercial interest across Europe and South Africa. Return on equity reached 49% in 2024, with a 7.5 GW land bank and a target of 10 GW by end-2025. Dividend maintained, with a focus on buybacks and disciplined capital allocation.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Net profit of NOK 579 million was returned to shareholders in 2024, with record dividends and strong land bank growth. Entered new markets in Italy and Germany, upgraded guidance to 10 GW by 2025, and maintained zero debt and high capital flexibility.
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Q3 saw a 16x return on Helios, NOK 330 million upfront, and over NOK 1 billion in capital returned since 2018. Portfolio expanded to 12.5 GW, with strong growth in South Africa and new entries in Germany and Italy. Zero debt and robust cash position support future growth.
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Strong cash generation and asset sales, including Helios and Evolar, have enabled significant capital returns and a robust balance sheet. South Africa is a key growth market, with over 350 MW sold and nearly 1 GW ready to bid. Outlook remains positive with continued focus on profitable growth.