EQVA ASA (OSE: EQVA) reported operating income of NOK 349.4 million, compared
with NOK 364.9 million in the second quarter, reflecting the summer holiday
month. EBITDA was NOK 23.5 million in the third quarter of 2026, up from NOK
19.2 million in the second quarter. The EBITDA margin increased to 6.7 per cent,
up from 5.2 per cent in the second quarter. Operating income for the first nine
months of 2026 was NOK 1,084.7 million, and EBITDA was NOK 53.2 million.
Highlights of the quarter
- Cash flow from operating activities of NOK 56.4 million and a cash position of
NOK 260 million
- Pro forma leverage of 3.43x (covenant 3.50x)
- Interest rate on NOK 200 million of the bond loan fixed until February 2028
- New contracts in July with Data Center Installations, delivered jointly by
three EQVA companies, and for IMTAS in the defence segment
"We have improved EBITDA every quarter this year, from a weak first quarter.
Since joining us in June, Einar Øgrey Farsund is already part of joint
deliveries with its sister companies. That shows what we can achieve together.
But we are not yet satisfied with the margin level. Our job now is to deliver
well on the contracts we have won, lift margins across the Group and turn
results into cash," says Olav Hilmar Koløy, CEO of EQVA.
Results and financial position
Higher depreciation, mainly related to leases under IFRS 16 and excess values
from acquisitions, and net financial expenses of NOK 22.6 million, mainly
interest on the NOK 500 million bond loan, resulted in a loss before tax of NOK
12.6 million.
At the end of the quarter, leverage was 3.43x, based on pro forma EBITDA of NOK
99.8 million for the last twelve months and net interest-bearing debt of NOK 343
million. The increase from June reflects lower EBITDA, while debt was broadly
unchanged. The bond loan and net interest-bearing debt are measured at amortised
cost, in line with
IFRS and the bond terms. Book value of equity was NOK 400 million, an equity
ratio of 29 per cent.
Fossberg Kraft continued construction of the Gjosa hydropower plant for sale to
Norsk Vannkraft AS, which is expected to generate revenue of NOK 62-67 million
from the second quarter of 2026 to the second quarter of 2027.
Outlook
EQVA has an order backlog of NOK 1.1 billion for the next twelve months, which
has been stable through the year. The priorities for the rest of the year are to
deliver the contracts the Group has won, improve margins across the Group and
turn results into cash. The measures taken to improve margins take time to show
fully in the figures, and EQVA aims to improve margins over time.
Webcast
A presentation of the results will be held today by CEO Olav Hilmar Koløy and
CFO Daniel Hjertaker Molvik from 10:00-11:00 CET. Follow the presentation and
Q&A session at: https://ir.eqva.no/events/6a46d6b2c100fdda3ea58da7
A recording of the presentation will be available on the group's web site:
https://www.eqva.no/reports-presentations
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Hjertaker Molvik, Chief Financial Officer: daniel.molvik@eqva.no
EQVA ASA in brief
EQVA is a full-service provider of industrial services, built on development and
long-term ownership of strong and complementary industrial companies.
EQVA's customers include leading industrial players across smelting operations,
process industry, aquaculture, the maritime sector, and offshore. The Group's
core competencies span engineering services and mechanical solutions, steel
structures, piping and tank systems, ventilation, power and automation, as well
as the development and operation of hydropower plants.
EQVA combines organic growth with targeted acquisitions to strengthen cash flow,
core operations, and its geographical footprint. Portfolio companies operate
with a high degree of autonomy, within clearly defined frameworks for
governance, reporting, and shared support functions. This model enables
efficient operations, economies of scale, and the realization of synergies -
while preserving close proximity to customers and end markets.
EQVA's asset-light model and strong focus on cash generation support an
attractive capital structure and enable profitable growth over time. With more
than 700 specialized employees and a strong presence across several of Norway's
key industrial regions, EQVA is well positioned for continued growth.
Read more on www.eqva.no
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