HitecVision AS First six months 2013

HitecVision AS First six months 2013

HitecVision AS First six months 2013 HitecVision is a leading investor in the international oil and gas industry, and the largest private equity investor in Europe to specialize exclusively in this industry. From its offices in Stavanger, Oslo and Houston, HitecVision invests in mid-size companies across the whole oil and gas sector in Europe and North America, including oilfield services and technology companies and exploration and production ( E&P ) companies. The staff of 40 is largely drawn from the oil industry itself, combining the company s over 25 years of investment history in this industry with the staff s operational know-how and experience to create value in the portfolio companies. Over the last 25 years, HitecVision has invested in, established or acquired close to 150 companies (including add-ons) and exited almost 100 of these. Several companies have gone public following HitecVision ownership. HitecVision currently advises four private equity funds with a total committed capital base of USD 3 billion, drawn from a professional investor base that comprises leading European and American financial institutions, pension funds, fund-of-funds, endowments and family offices. Highlights The first six months of 2013 has been a satisfactory period for HitecVision. Following the establishment late in 2011 of HitecVision VI, HitecVision is the advisor to four funds with a total committed capital base of USD 3 billion, which provide a stable revenue stream in the form of advisory fees. In addition, increased exit activity has led to higher revenues in the form of returns from the company s investments. Revenues for the first six months of 2013 were NOK 145.0 million, against NOK 97.9 million for the corresponding period in 2012. Net income after tax was NOK 66.6 million, against NOK 29.0 million for the first six months of 2012. The increase in revenues and profitability is mainly a consequence of several exits from the funds in 2012 and early 2013. We have continued to add new portfolio companies to HitecVision VI: Bergen-based Deep Sea Mooring is a significant provider of rented mooring equipment, pre-lay mooring solutions and ancillary services to E&P companies and drilling rig operators on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, while the Irish company Suretank Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of Cargo Carrying Units for the offshore oil and gas Industry. Realisations during the period include Troms Offshore, which was sold to Tidewater Inc., Technor Italsmea, which was sold to Marechal Electric SA, and ITM, which was sold to Bandak Group AS. HitecVision paid a NOK 80 million dividend to its shareholders in April. FINANCIAL RESULTS HitecVision achieved operating revenues of NOK 145.0 million in the first half of 2013 (up 48% on the corresponding period last year) and net income after taxes of NOK 66.6 million (up 129%). SOLIDITY Due to the long term nature of fund advisory agreements, a significant part of the company s revenues is fairly transparent for several years to come. HitecVision also has a strong balance sheet with an equity ratio of 55%. SHAREHOLDER MATTERS As at 19 th August 2013, HitecVision had 180 registered shareholders, compared to 174 one year ago. The HitecVision share is listed on the A list of Norwegian Over The Counter (NOTC) market, organized by the Norwegian Securities Dealers Association. HitecVision publishes annual and half year reports. FUND DETAILS: Fund VI Key data: Final closing: 2 nd December 2011 Committed capital: 1546 MUSD HitecVision committed capital: 11.25 MUSD Fund maturity: 2011-2021 Fund VI is in its investment period, and has so far made six platform investments. The Fund is

targeting up to 14 portfolio companies, primarily in Northern Europe and North America. Equity investments per portfolio company is expected to range from USD 50 million to USD 250 million. In addition, the Fund expects to make a number of add-on acquisitions to the portfolio companies. The Fund has made two platform investments so far in 2013: Deep Sea Mooring is a significant provider of rented mooring equipment, pre-lay mooring solutions and ancillary services to E&P companies and drilling rig operators on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The company is based in Bergen. Suretank Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of Cargo Carrying Units for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry. The company is headquartered in Ireland with design and manufacturing facilities in Ireland, UK, Poland, Thailand and China as well as sales offices in USA, Norway and Brazil. HitecVision Asset Solutions Key data: Final closing: 2 nd June 2010 Committed capital: 420 MUSD HitecVision committed capital: 15.8 MUSD Fund maturity: 2010 2018 HVAS is fully invested, i.e. it is closed for new direct investments, and the remaining capital will be used for follow-on investments in the existing portfolio companies. Following the realisation of the investment of Troms Offshore, the Fund has two portfolio companies. Our main activities regarding this portfolio are centered on day-to-day work growing the companies, which to a large degree involves chartering, building or acquiring new vessels of the types used by the respective companies, as well as ensuring satisfactory utilization levels for the vessels. Fund V Key data: Final closing: 10 th March 2008 Committed capital: 816 MUSD HitecVision committed capital: 8.00 MUSD Fund maturity: 2007 2017 Fund V is fully invested, i.e. it is closed for new direct investments, and the remaining capital will be used for add-on and follow-on investments in the existing portfolio companies. Following the realisation of the Tampnet and Spring Energy investments in 2012, the Fund has seven portfolio companies. Our main activities regarding this portfolio are centered on growing the companies organically and through acquisitions, and improving their performance. Some of the companies have matured to a degree where they may be preparing for exits. Fund IV Key data: Final closing: 31 st May 2006 Total committed capital: 300 MUSD HitecVision committed capital: 9.75 MUSD Fund maturity: 2006 2016 Fund IV is fully invested, i.e. it is closed for new direct investments, and the remaining capital will be used for add-on and follow-on investments in the existing portfolio companies. Following the realisation of the Vector and Icarus investments late in 2012 and early in 2013, the Fund has four portfolio companies. The companies in this portfolio have now been in the Fund s ownership for some time. Structural changes have been completed, and the companies are performing well in a generally strong market. Our main activities regarding these companies are related to preparing them for exits, and several partial exits have been concluded so far in 2013. MARKET OUTLOOK The market for oil service companies and E&P companies is strong, and is generally expected to remain so for some time. Spending in the Norwegian oil and gas industry is at a record high, and is expected to remain at high levels for the foreseeable future. With this background, we see good growth prospects for our portfolio companies and interesting investment and exit opportunities for our Funds. Stavanger, 29th August 2013 The Board of HitecVision AS

HitecVision Group (all figures in NOK 1,000) INCOME STATEMENT 30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2012 Operating revenue 103 511 175 374 86 166 Income from associated companies 41 492 25 659 11 737 Total revenues 145 003 201 033 97 903 Operating expenses 72 507 137 048 60 839 Depreciation & amortisation 1 078 2 042 1 064 Net operating income 71 418 61 943 35 999 Net financial income/-loss (272) (819) (35) Net income before taxes 71 146 61 124 35 964 Income tax (4 497) (10 614) (6 933) Net income 66 649 50 510 29 030 BALANCE SHEET Tangible fixed assets 6 017 6 487 5 809 Financial fixed assets 186 997 141 530 160 989 Long term receivables 23 029 25 984 28 879 Short term receivables 9 564 27 457 8 199 Cash and deposits 8 010 19 085 10 086 Total assets 233 618 220 543 213 962 Equity 127 850 60 768 119 260 Deferred tax liability 4 971 5 798 2 538 Long term liabilities to financial institutions 45 000 45 000 45 000 Current liabilities to financial institutions 28 122-11 263 Tax payable 6 242 5 395 9 285 Dividends payable - 80 000 - Other current liabilities 21 434 23 582 26 616 Total equity and liabilities 233 618 220 543 213 962 4

PORTFOLIO COMPANIES - FUND IV: Current: Valco Group AS: www.valcogroup.no Valco Group manufactures and services industrial valves for a wide range of applications within the Marine sector, Oil & Gas upstream, Oil & Gas downstream and Energy & Industry, with cryogenic valves as specialty. The Group has two main manufacturing companies: Westad Industri AS in Norway and SNRI SAS in France, as well as specialized trading and servicing companies. Aarbakke Group AS: www.aarbakke.com Aarbakke is a leading supplier of precision manufacturing services to the oil and gas industry, specializing in machining and assembly of subsea and downhole equipment to extreme quality standards. The company develops, constructs, machines, tests and controls products for most of the major technology suppliers to the oil industry, in particular specialized products in short series. Partly exited: Technor AS: www.technor.com The Technor companies manufacture and distribute electrical equipment for use in hazardous environments, as well as providing qualified staff to the oil and gas industry. Technor Italsmea, the largest company in the group, was sold in 2013, and the remaining companies in the group are Atex in France and Energy People in Norway. The Fund realised part of its investment in 2013 through a sale of the company s subsidiary Technor Italsmea to the Marechal Electric Group. Apply AS: www.apply.no Apply is one of the largest providers of technology, engineering and construction services for the Norwegian oil and gas industry, and the largest global provider of Living Quarters for offshore platforms. Following the sale of Apply Nemo in 2012, Apply has three business areas: Upstream Facilities; Living Quarters & Helidecks; and Rig & Modules. Apply TB, a building facilities contractor, has been demerged to form a separate entity. Apply has an annual turnover of about 3 billion NOK and about 2000 employees. The Fund realised part of its investment in 2012 through a sale of Apply Nemo to the Kongsberg Group. Subsea Technology Group AS: www.rossoffshore.no www.sea-box.no Subsea Technology Group is a holding company for the Fund's investments in several technology and services companies. Ross Offshore is a leading provider of consultancy, engineering and project management services for the upstream oil and gas industry, specializing in the supply of high-level personnel with proven experience, up-to-date technical skills and in-depth knowledge within their fields. Seabox is a provider of innovative solutions for Increased Oil Recovery (IOR). In particular, the company has developed SWIT, a patented technology for seabed treatment of raw seawater, making it suitable for injection into oil reservoirs. The Fund realized part of its investment in 2011 through a sale of the company s former subsidiaries Bennex and Poseidon to Siemens. Exited: Noble Denton Holdings Ltd.: www.nobledenton.com Noble Denton was an independent, market leading consultancy firm offering services to the global offshore, shipping and insurance industries. The Group had its head office in the UK, and additional offices in 15 different locations throughout the world. The fund realised its investment in 2009 through a sale to Germanischer Lloyd. SPG AS: www.vectortg.com www.icarus-be.com Vector was an internationally recognized manufacturer of proprietary pipe connection and sealing solutions and subsea applications. Vector had manufacturing facilities in Norway and Wales, and distribution centers worldwide. The Fund realized its investment in 2012 through a sale of the company to the Freudenberg Group. Icarus supplied piping materials and manufactured valves to the oil, -petrochemical and chemical industries for extreme service conditions. The Fund realized its investment in 2013 through a sale of the company to its management. 5

PORTFOLIO COMPANIES - FUND V: Current: Axon Energy Products AS: www.axonep.com Axon Energy Products is a group of companies supplying technology and products to the drilling and well service industry. The group is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has manufacturing facilities and sales offices in several locations in the USA, as well as in Canada, France, the UK, Norway, UAE, Iraq and China. Agility Group AS: www.agilitygroup.no Agility Group is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction company situated in multiple locations in Norway, in addition to Shanghai in China. The Group is organized into the following business areas: Concepts & Technology; Solutions; Subsea Fabrication; and Maintenance & Modification. The Group has revenues of over 1.5 bn. NOK, and more than 1200 employees. Stream AS: www.stream.no Stream is a leading provider of products, solutions and services connected to piping, valves and instrumentation within the energy and offshore business. The company is a leading supplier to the Norwegian oil and gas industry and represents several of the world s leading suppliers in the Norwegian market. Align AS: www.align.no Align is a group of companies providing process and safety-critical products and solutions as well as services that maintain lifecycle-long performance. This perspective ensures optimal operations and lower lifecycle costs. Align has a strong position and extensive experience in selected niche markets within the Norwegian oil and gas industry and the maritime industry, and selected international markets. Reef Subsea AS: www.reefsubsea.com Reef Subsea AS is an expanding subsea services company. The company has three business areas: IRM & Construction; Installation & Trenching; and Dredging & Excavation. Reef Subsea is a 50/50 joint venture between Oslo Stock Exchangelisted GC Rieber Shipping ASA and HitecVision. Core Energy AS: www.coreenergy.no Core Energy is an oil and gas company established with the aim of capturing the value potential in and around mature oil and gas fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) The company acquires interests in producing fields on the NCS, creating value through focusing on increased oil and gas recovery, near field exploration and adjacent field developments. errick Systems, Inc: www.merricksystems.com Merrick Systems is a well-established provider of industrial information technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Recognized for its industry expertise and innovative technologies, Merrick is committed to delivering best of breed solutions to improve production operations extending oil and gas producing asset life, lowering lifting costs, increasing production and optimizing operations. Headquartered in Houston, Merrick is establishing a global infrastructure to sell, implement and support its technologies around the world. Exited: Spring Energy Norway AS: www.springenergy.no Spring Energy Norway AS was an oil and gas company established by a group of Exploration & Production (E&P) professionals with extensive experience and an excellent track record from the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The company quickly became qualified by the authorities both as a license holder and an operator on the NCS, and participated in exploration, appraisal and development projects on the NCS. Over the Fund s investment period, the company built an attractive license portfolio. The Fund realized its investment in 2012 through a sale of the company to Tullow Oil. 6

Tampnet AS: www.tampnet.com Naxys: www.naxys.no Pioneering the offshore communications industry, Tampnet has developed a high capacity, resilient and low latency communication network of fibre backbone cables and radio links, serving the Norwegian and the UK offshore oil and gas sector. The Fund realized its investment in 2012 through a sale of the company to EQT Infrastructure. Naxys was established in 1999 by industry specialists in acoustic subsea warfare systems. Since the start, the company has been researching and developing acoustic sensor products and systems in close cooperation with leading companies within the oil and gas industry, developing into a world leading subsea monitoring company with unique products for subsea leak detection and condition monitoring. The Fund realized its investment in 2012 through a sale of the company to GE. PORTFOLIO COMPANIES FUND HVAS: Current: Ocean Installer AS: www.oceaninstaller.com Ocean Installer AS aims to become a significant service provider within the Subsea construction, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) segment. The company has established the required organization and systems for this, and performs full Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation ( EPCI ) SURF work, based on a combination of owned and leased vessels. Ocean Installer is based in Stavanger with offices in Aberdeen and Houston. Atlantica Tender Drilling Ltd: www.atlanticatd.com Houston-based Atlantica Tender Drilling Ltd (formerly Bassdrill) designs, fabricates and operates safe and efficient tender drilling units. Atlantica Tender Drilling Ltd manages and part owns one tender drilling barge which is in operation off the coast of West Africa, while two tender drilling semisubmersibles and one tender drilling barge are under construction for delivery 2013-2015. The semis are being built against long term contracts with Petrobras and Total, respectively. Exited: Troms Offshore Supply AS: www.tromsoffshore.no Troms Offshore was the Fund's investment platform in the PSV segment. Troms Offshore has been established to create a leading niche Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) company which will provide offshore services to oil companies through owning and operating high-end large PSVs built to the "Clean Design" class specifications The Fund realised its investment in 2013 through a sale of the company to Tidewater Inc. PORTFOLIO COMPANIES - FUND VI: Current: Spike Exploration AS: www.spike-x.com Spike Exploration is an independent E&P company that pursues exploration and appraisal opportunities in the North Sea. The company is building a portfolio of opportunities through a combination of farm-ins to existing licenses and awards of new acreage in the official licensing rounds. Global Maritime AS: www.globalmaritime.com Global Maritime is a maritime consulting and engineering company delivering a range of technical services required for the design, construction and completion of complex offshore development projects. Its civil and structural engineers, naval architects, mechanical & marine engineers and master mariners supply the highest quality of services to major oil & gas operators, EPC companies, yards and offshore construction companies. With offices in 13 countries, it covers most of the world s key oil & gas locations. 7

Axis Offshore Pte Ltd.: www.axisoff.com Axis Offshore is a provider of high specification offshore Accommodation & Support Vessels (floatels) servicing the offshore oil & gas industry. The company is a joint venture between Danish shipowner J. Lauritzen A/S and HitecVision. Axis Offshore owns and operates the high-specification ASV mono-hull Dan Swift, which is currently on charter to Petrobras in Brazil, and also has a high specification DP3 semi-submersible ASV under construction, with options with the yard for two further units. Momek Group: www.momek.no Momek Group is become one of the largest industrial contractors in Northern Norway, providing services to the oil & gas, mining and process industries. Momek has an annual turnover of about NOK 350 million and approximately 250 employees. The company has its main office and fabrication facilities in Mo i Rana. Momek Group operates through three divisions: Fabrication & Engineering; Maintenance and Modification; and Civil. Deep Sea Mooring: www.deepseamooring.com Deep Sea Mooring is a significant provider of rented mooring equipment, pre-lay mooring solutions and ancillary services to E&P companies and drilling rig operators on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Suretank Grup Ltd. www.suretank.com Suretank Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of CCUs (Cargo Carrying Units) for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry. Headquartered in Ireland, the company is a global supplier of offshore tanks and offshore containers with design and manufacturing facilities in Ireland, UK, Poland, Thailand and China as well as sales offices in USA, Norway and Brazil. 8