Scatec : Q1 report 2025 | MarketScreener UK
First quarter report
2025
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Scatec ASA First quarter 2025
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CEO letter
Reaching 4.2 GW of projects under construction and in backlog
I'm pleased to share our financial and operational update for the past quarter. It's been a period of solid progress as we continue to deliver on our strategy and mature our growth pipeline for the future.
Amid a challenging global backdrop, we remain focused on what matters most: delivering value, advancing our clean energy mission, and building a resilient future. The strong fundamentals in our markets are holding firm - supported by a continued strengthening of the competitiveness of renewables and focus on energy transition and security. This quarter, we've delivered strong financial results and achieved several important milestones that reflect our steady progress and our long-term direction.
We typically work in remote areas, which entails significant travel and transportation to and from construction site. HSE is a key priority, and we aim to establish a strong safety culture for all our activities. I am proud to say that we have had no recordable incidents during the first quarter and our Total Recordable Incident Frequency over 7.5 million hours worked the last 12 months is 0.4.
Our proportionate revenues reached NOK 2.4 billion and proportionate EBITDA was NOK 1.4 billion, driven by strong production in the Philippines and progress on our divestment plan. We have high construction activity and continue to deliver a D&C margin of 11%. Our plants achieved a production increase of 15% from last year, driven by strong hydrology in the Philippines and Laos.
During the quarter, we continued to progress our projects under construction and commenced commercial operations of the first 60 MW of the Mmadinare solar cluster in Botswana. In parallel, our joint
venture in the Philippines started construction of the 16 MW Magat (phase 2) and 40 MW Binga BESS projects, and we have started initial construction work at our large-scale Obelisk project in Egypt (1.1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh BESS). Including these projects, we now have 2 GW of renewables capacity under construction across six countries.
Additionally, we grew our backlog to 2.2 GW in the quarter. In Tunisia we signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for an additional 120 megawatt (MW) solar plant, marking progress in our efforts in the country. In Egypt, we signed a PPA with Egypt Aluminum for another major 1.1 GW solar + 100 MW/200 MWh BESS project, showcasing our expertise in large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects and our strong position in the country.
Moreover, we have successfully advanced our self-funded growth plan, allowing reinvestment into the business without external financing. Our team refinanced short-term maturities through the issuance of a corporate bond at attractive terms, enhancing financial flexibility and maintaining a strong capital structure. We also progressed on selling non-core assets to focus on high-growth areas, completing the divestments of our African hydropower business for USD 167 million and the Vietnam wind farm.
Scatec's balance sheet has strengthened through financial management and strategic initiatives, with available liquidity reaching NOK 5 billion this quarter and net corporate debt reduced to NOK 5.2 billion. We continue to make substantial progress on our strategic goals, aligning operations for sustained growth and profitability.
As we navigate the complexities of the global market, we remain dedicated to our strategic vision and operational excellence. Our progress this quarter is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our team and partners, and I am confident that we are on a path to sustained growth and success.
Lastly, Scatec is proud to gain international recognition for our commitment to the green transition. We ranked #130 globally and #1 in Norway on TIME's World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 list, following our previous ranking of #99 globally and #2 in Norway among the World's 500 Most Sustainable Companies 2024.
Additionally, our hybrid solar and battery project in Kenhardt, South Africa, received the Solar Energy Prize from Renewable Norway for its innovative contribution to the energy transition.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Highlights and key figures
First quarter 2025
Strong financials and growth plan progressing
Highlights
All figures on this page are Proportionate financials, see Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition Amounts from same period last year in brackets
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Revenues and other income
2,387
(1,226)
NOK million
Power Production
979
(901)
GWh
Total EBITDA
1,379
(848)
NOK million
Total EBIT
1,023
(429)
NOK million
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Highlights and key figures
NOK 1,623 million Revenues from Power Production including gain from sale of assets
NOK million | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Proportionate Financials 2) | ||||
Revenues and other income | 2,387 | 2,684 | 1,226 | 7,853 |
Power Production | 1,623 | 1,625 | 1,062 | 5,503 |
Development & Construction | 751 | 1,038 | 152 | 2,291 |
Corporate | 13 | 22 | 12 | 59 |
EBITDA 2) | 1,379 | 1,375 | 848 | 4,694 |
Power Production | 1,390 | 1,352 | 870 | 4,636 |
Development & Construction | 26 | 51 | 7 | 184 |
Corporate | -38 | -28 | -29 | -125 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,023 | 1,021 | 429 | 3,158 |
Power Production | 1,051 | 1,021 | 462 | 3,212 |
Development & Construction | 20 | 38 | 6 | 112 |
Corporate | -48 | -38 | -39 | -165 |
Net interest- bearing debt 2) | 18,620 | 21,863 | 21,792 | 21,863 |
Scatec's share of distributions from power plant companies | 155 | 853 | 144 | 1,813 |
Power Production (GWh) | 979 | 1,138 | 901 | 4,288 |
Power Production (GWh) 100% 1) | 2,478 | 2,851 | 2,142 | 10,321 |
1)Production volume on 100% basis from all entities, including JV companies NOK million | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Consolidated IFRS Financials | ||||
Revenues and other income | 1,814 | 1,153 | 1,281 | 6,574 |
EBITDA 2) | 1,505 | 816 | 1,016 | 5,421 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,224 | 521 | 643 | 4,127 |
Profit/(loss) | 764 | -101 | -26 | 1,486 |
Basic earnings per share | 4.80 | -0.89 | -0.73 | 8.24 |
Net interest- bearing debt 2) | 22,244 | 24,639 | 24,695 | 24,639 |
2)See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition |
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Segment reporting - Power Production
Strong financial performance driven by divestment gains and the Philippines
Revenues increased by NOK 0.6 billion driven by the divestments of the African hydropower JV and the Dam Nai wind farm in Vietnam and strong contribution from the Philippines
Production volume increased by 78 GWh compared to last year, primarily driven by improved hydrology in the Philippines and Laos. Production volumes were also positively affected by contribution from the first phase of the Mmadinare project in Botswana which started commercial operations in the quarter.
Revenues and other income increased to NOK 1.6 billion (1.1) 2 for the quarter, including NOK 346 million and NOK 80 million in gains from closing of the divestments of the African hydropower JV and the Dam Nai wind farm in Vietnam respectively. Revenues in the Philippines increased by NOK 204 million due to improved hydrology and higher ancillary services revenues. The quarter was further
to divested assets and the NOK 60 million impairment recognized last year related to Honduras.
Cash flow to Equity was NOK 2,561 million driven by NOK 2,110 million in proceeds from the divested assets received in the quarter, strong results in the Philippines and the retroactive tariff compensation in Pakistan.
NOK million 1)
Revenue and other income 1,625 1,062 5,503
positively affected by a retroactive tariff compensation of NOK 39 | Operating expenses | -233 | -271 | -192 | -868 |
million related to the "tariff true up" process in Pakistan. The | EBITDA | 1,390 | 1,352 | 870 | 4,636 |
increase in power production and revenues were partially offset by | EBITDA margin | 86% | 83% | 82% | 84% |
reduced contribution from farm-downs and divestments closed | EBIT | 1,051 | 1,021 | 462 | 3,212 |
during 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, and Honduras which | Cash flow to equity | 2,561 | 1,102 | 363 | 2,449 |
received a one-off compensation of NOK 85 million in 2024. |
Operating expenses increased by NOK 41 million, due to one-off maintenance costs and water fees for higher production levels for the hydro plants. The increase in power production EBITDA to NOK 1,390 million (870) is primarily attributed to the gain from asset sales and the Philippines.
EBIT was NOK 1,051 million (462) primarily driven by the increase in EBITDA. Depreciation, amortisation, and impairment decreased due
1)Proportionate financials - See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition
2) Amounts from same period last year in brackets
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Strong production in the Philippines and Laos
Production volume, GWh
1) New projects include Sukkur, Mendubim and Botswana phase 1 solar plants
72% revenue increase driven by divestment gain and the Philippines
Revenues, NOK million
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Near-term growth set to double production capacity
Projects under construction progressing with gross margin of 11%
Scatec had projects under construction at various stages in South Africa, Brazil, the Philippines, Tunisia and Botswana at the end of the quarter and reached Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the first 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana.
Revenues in the D&C segment reached NOK 751 million (152), an increase of NOK 599 million year-on-year, reflecting higher construction activity. The gross margin for the period was 11%.
Modules were installed for the Grootfontein project in South Africa and inverters and transformers arrived in Tunisia during the quarter. Further, advancements of civil construction works have been made in Rio Urucuia, Mmadinare Solar and Mogobe BESS.
Operating expenses were NOK 60 million (68), resulting in an EBITDA of NOK 26 million (7). EBIT was NOK 20 million (6) and Cash flow to Equity ended at NOK 21 million (5) in the quarter.
NOK million 1) | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Revenue and other income | 751 | 1,038 | 152 | 2,291 |
Gross profit | 86 | 122 | 75 | 441 |
Operating expenses | -60 | -71 | -68 | -257 |
EBITDA | 26 | 51 | 7 | 184 |
EBIT | 20 | 38 | 6 | 112 |
Cash flow to equity | 21 | 42 | 5 | 157 |
1) Proportionate financials - See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition
Growth portfolio
Scatec continued maturing projects during the quarter, and holds a solid portfolio of projects in construction, backlog and pipeline, which are in different stages of development and maturity.
During the quarter, Scatec added 1,125 MW solar + 100 MW of BESS in Egypt and a 120 MW solar project in Tunisia to the backlog, which now consists of five projects totalling 2.2 GW including solar, battery storage, renewable capacity (solar & onshore wind) for green hydrogen.
Projects under construction at Project | reporting date Solar (MW) | BESS (MW/MWH) |
Grootfontein, South Africa | 273 | |
Rio Urucuia, Brazil | 142 | |
Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur, Tunisia | 120 | |
Mmadinare phase 2, Botswana | 60 | |
Mogobe BESS, South Africa | 103 / 412 | |
Magat BESS 2, Philippines | 16 / 16 | |
Binga BESS, Philippines | 40 / 40 | |
Obelisk, Egypt | 1,125 | 100 / 200 |
Release portfolio | 9 | |
Total | 1,729 | 259 / 668 |
Backlog growth primarily driven by Egypt Aluminium
Technology distribution, MW capacity
Pipeline reduced due to large projects moved to backlog
Technology distribution, MW capacity
Corporate functions
Corporate revenues derived from management fees to the Group's subsidiaries are in line with last year. Operating expenses were NOK 51 million (41) in the quarter resulting in EBITDA of negative NOK 38 million (29).
Cash flow to Equity for the Corporate segment was negative NOK 312 million (225). The decrease is mainly explained by the USD 30 million installment of the Vendor Financing facility to Norfund which has been included in normalised corporate loan repayments for 2025.
NOK million 1) | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Revenue and other income | 13 | 22 | 12 | 59 |
Operating expenses | -51 | -50 | -41 | -184 |
EBITDA | -38 | -28 | -29 | -125 |
EBIT | -48 | -38 | -39 | -165 |
Cash flow to equity | -312 | -222 | -225 | -928 |
1) Proportionate financials - See Alternative Performance Measures appendix for definition
For further details on financial results for segment reporting on a country-by-country basis please refer to Scatec's 'Q1 2025 historical financial information published on Scatec's web page.
2025 Power Production EBITDA estimate increased to NOK 4.3 billion
Development & Construction expected to continue delivering strong margins of 10-12%, with high construction activities
Power Production
In the Philippines, EBITDA for the second quarter 2025 is estimated at NOK 180-220 million, based on normal hydrology and strong contribution from ancillary services.
The full-year 2025 proportionate EBITDA mid-point estimate is increased to NOK 4.3 billion driven by positive accounting gains of NOK 426 million related to closing of Vietnam and Uganda. The underlying EBITDA mid-point remains unchanged at 3.9 billion as Q1 overperformance is offset by negative FX effects based on foreign exchange rates as of 31 March 2025.
Approval of the originally awarded rates under the long-term ancillary services contracts awarded in 2023 in the Philippines is progressing. The published Notice of Commission Action which contains the minutes from a meeting held by the Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission on 26 March 2025 indicate that the final approval of the rates will be communicated during 2025. The final approval is expected to grant retrospective settlement from the third quarter 2023 when the new contracts were implemented. The unsettled amount for Scatec's share was approximately NOK 200 million at the end of the first quarter 2025. The unsettled amount is excluded from the second quarter Philippine EBITDA estimate but included in the full-year 2025 proportionate EBITDA estimate.
Scatec will inform the market through a stock exchange release when the final approval of the new rates has been received.
Full year power production guidance is estimated at 4,100-4,500 GWh on a proportionate basis. Second quarter 2025 power production is estimated at 900-1,000 GWh on a proportionate basis.
Development & Construction
The value of the remaining construction contracts was approximately NOK 6.7 billion related to the projects under construction on the reporting date.
Recognised D&C revenues and margins in each quarter are dependent on the progress of the projects under construction which is following an S-curve. While Grootfontein is nearing completion, most of the other projects are in the early stages of construction and thus also at the lower end of the S-curve.
The estimated average D&C gross margin for projects currently under construction is 10-12%.
Corporate
The full-year 2025 EBITDA for Corporate is estimated to be between NOK -115 million and NOK -125 million.
All figures related to estimated performance are based on the
Company's current assumptions and are subject to change. Additional attention is given to the hydro operations in the Philippines based on its large share of EBITDA for the Group, strong seasonality and exposure to fluctuations in the spot market. EBITDA estimates are based on currency rates as of the end of the first quarter 2025.
Power Production
FY'25 power production estimate 4,100-4,500 GWh
Q2'25 power production estimate 900-1,000 GWh FY'25 EBITDA estimate NOK 4,150-4,450 million Q2'25 Philippines EBITDA estimate NOK 180-220 million
Development & Construction
Remaining contract value NOK 6,700 million Estimated D&C gross margin 10-12 percent Corporate
FY'25 EBITDA estimate NOK -115 to -125 million
IFRS Consolidated financials
Revenues
Revenues for the quarter reached NOK 937 million, supported by a retroactive tariff compensation of NOK 52 million related to the 'tariff true up' process in Pakistan and contribution from the first phase of the Mmadinare project in Botswana. The net decrease in revenues from last year is mainly driven by divestments, including the partial divestment of Kalkbult, Linde and Dreunberg in South Africa. Additionally, the first quarter last year was positively impacted by a one-off compensation of NOK 152 million related to Honduras.
The gain from sale of project assets of NOK 645 million relates to the divestments of the African hydropower assets and Vietnam wind farm.
Net income from joint ventures (JVs) and associated companies increased to NOK 232 million (62) mainly driven by the positive effects from the Philippines as described on page 5 and higher net profit from the hydropower plant in Laos.
Operating profit
Operating expenses increased by NOK 44 million year-on-year driven by higher corporate costs and costs in certain locations driven by increased project activity.
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment for the quarter was NOK 281 million (373). First quarter last year included a NOK 81 million impairment related to Honduras. Refer to Note 4 Property, plant and equipment for further details.
Net financial income and expenses
Net financial expenses were NOK 455 million compared to negative NOK 681 million first quarter last year. The decrease is due to lower interest cost on corporate debt and non-recourse financing driven by changes in the portfolio for the consolidated entities, and foreign exchange gain due to appreciation of EUR towards USD.
Net profit
The Group recognised a tax expense of NOK 5 million (tax benefit of NOK 12 million) in the quarter. See Note 3 Income tax expense for further information.
Net profit for the quarter was NOK 764 million (-26).
Profit attributable to Scatec was NOK 762 million (-115). The allocation of profits between non-controlling interests (NCI) and Scatec is impacted by the fact that NCI only represents shareholdings in the power plants that are fully consolidated, while Scatec also carries the cost of project development, construction, operation & maintenance and corporate functions. Profits allocated to NCI neither include net income from JVs nor associated companies, or gain/loss from sale of project assets.
Profit and loss
NOK million | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Revenues | 937 | 897 | 1,219 | 4,368 |
Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 645 | - | - | 1,491 |
Net income/(loss) from JVs and associated | 232 | 256 | 62 | 714 |
EBITDA | 1,505 | 816 | 1,016 | 5,421 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,224 | 521 | 643 | 4,127 |
Net financial expenses | -455 | -623 | -681 | -2,663 |
Profit before income tax | 769 | -102 | -38 | 1,464 |
Profit/(loss) for the period | 764 | -101 | -26 | 1,486 |
All time high available liquidity of NOK 5 billion at Group
Available liquidity significantly increased driven by divestments proceeds
Movement in free cash at Group level
NOK million | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Scatec's share of distributions from power plant companies | 155 | 853 | 144 | 1,813 |
EBITDA from D&C and Corporate segments | -11 | 23 | -22 | 59 |
Tax refunded/(paid) | 47 | -55 | -14 | -78 |
Changes in working capital | -101 | 580 | -178 | 683 |
Other changes and FX | -97 | 41 | 20 | 55 |
Cash flow from operations | -8 | 1,443 | -49 | 2,533 |
Scatec's share of equity injection and shareholder loans in projects under construction | -121 | -177 | -120 | -378 |
Scatec's share of equity injection, shareholder loans and capitalised expenditures in projects under development | -119 | -182 | -35 | -404 |
Proceeds from sale of project assets, net of cash disposed | 1,998 | 523 | - | 533 |
Interest received | 26 | 21 | 26 | 76 |
Cash flow from investments | 1,784 | 185 | -129 | -173 |
Net drawdowns of credit facilities in Scatec ASA | - | -804 | - | -804 |
Net of proceeds and repayments from corporate financing | -240 | - | 26 | -109 |
Interest paid | -151 | -167 | -110 | -804 |
Cash flow from financing | -391 | -972 | -84 | -1,718 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,385 | 656 | -263 | 642 |
Free cash at beginning of period | 1,619 | 963 | 977 | 977 |
Free cash at end of period | 3,004 | 1,619 | 714 | 1,619 |
Available undrawn credit facilities | 1,946 | 2,100 | 1,249 | 2,100 |
Total free cash and undrawn credit facilities at the end of period | 4,950 | 3,719 | 1,963 | 3,719 |
Free cash at Group level is Scatec's share of available cash in the recourse group, defined as all entities in the Group excluding renewable energy companies, namely power plant companies, and joint venture and associated companies.
Cash flow from operations was negative NOK 8 million (-49) in the quarter mainly explained by distributions from power plant companies and tax refund in South Africa, offset by currency effects and working capital changes related to construction activities.
Cash flow from investments was positive NOK 1,784 million (-129) in the quarter driven by gross proceeds of NOK 2,110 million from divestment of the African hydropower assets and Dam Nai wind farm in Vietnam. The increase was partly offset by cash in disposed entities (NOK 111 million) and equity injections in projects under development and construction in Botswana, Brazil and South Africa.
Cash flow from financing was negative NOK 391 million (-84) explained by interest payments on corporate debt, bi-annual amortisations of USD 12.5 million on Term loan A and B and refinancing of corporate bonds.
Free cash as of 31 March 2025 was NOK 3,004 million and available undrawn credit facilities was NOK 1,946 million. In total, the Group had NOK 4,950 million in available liquidity.
ESG performance
Integrated Annual Report published
Scatec published its first integrated report during first quarter 2025. The report for the full year 2024 contains both financial and sustainability statements, reflecting the importance of sustainability to the Company's operational and financial performance.
The report includes the Company's sustainability statements, prepared in accordance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the underlying European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The Company's disclosures across various sustainability matters are based on a double materiality assessment (DMA), validated by both the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors.
Refer to the Company's corporate website under "ESG resources" for all published reports.
Scatec recognised by TIME World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025
TIME, along with Statista, recently published their annual assessment of the world's most sustainable companies. To qualify, a company must primarily focus on developing and providing green technologies, products, or services that mitigate or reverse negative environmental impacts. The studies are based on three pillars: positive environmental impact, innovation drive, and financial strength.
Scatec achieved significant recognition and ranked 130th in the world and is leading the way amongst Norwegian companies on the list.
Read more about the World's Top GreenTech Companies here.
ESG reporting
Scatec reports on the Company's results and performance across various environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics on a quarterly basis.
Indicator1)Unit Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 FY 2024 Targets 2025
Environmental and social assessments
GHG emissions avoided2)
% completed in new projects
mill tonnes CO2e
100
1.0
100
1.4
100
1.2
100
4.1
100
4.8
Social
Environmental
Lost Time Incident Frequency (LTIF) per mill hours (12 months rolling) 0.4 0.4 0.7 0.4 ≤ 2.2
Hours worked mill hours (12 months rolling) 7.6 7.2 9.2 7.2 N/A
Fatalities number 0 0 0 0 0
Female leaders % of females in mgmt. positions 33 33 31 33 33
Whistleblowing channel Corruption incidents
Supplier ESG workshops
number of reports received number of confirmed incidents
% of strategic suppliers3)
5
0
0
6
0
75
2
0
0
23
1
100
N/A 0
100
Governance
1)For a definition of each indicator in the table see ESG Performance Indicators under other definitions on page 30.
2)The figure includes the actual annual production for all renewable power projects where Scatec has an ownership stake.
3)Strategic suppliers are potential and contracted suppliers of key component categories, including solar modules, batteries, wind turbines, inverters and substructures.
Environmental
New projects in South Africa were subject to E&S desktop screening, due diligences and impact assessments during the quarter. These new projects are Category B projects according to the IFC Performance Standards, with potential limited adverse E&S impact.
In first quarter 2025, 1.0 million tonnes of GHG emissions were avoided, slightly lower than same quarter last year.
Social
At the end of first quarter 2025, 33% of leaders in the Company were female, on par with fourth quarter 2024.
At the end of the quarter, close to 7.6 million hours were worked with no fatalities (12 months rolling basis). The lost time incident frequency rate was 0.4 per million working hours (12 months rolling basis), largely consistent with the previous quarter. The lost time incident frequency rate (LTIF) for first quarter 2025 was 0.4 per million working hours, consistent with the previous quarter.
Governance
During the quarter, 5 concerns were reported through the externally managed whistleblowing channel. The reports related to personal data, proprietary information, procurement, and alleged fraud. All reports are investigated according to the Company's procedures and all were subsequently closed.
Scatec engages its strategic suppliers through tailored ESG workshops on an annual basis. The various topics include human rights, traceability, climate and emissions. For 2025, workshops are planned with suppliers during the third and fourth quarters.
Condensed interim consolidated financial statements
Condensed interim consolidated financial statements
Scatec ASA First quarter 2025
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Condensed interim consolidated statement of profit and loss
NOK million | Notes | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Revenues | 2 | 937 | 1,219 | 4,368 |
Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 8 | 645 | - | 1,491 |
Net income/(loss) from JVs and associated companies | 5 | 232 | 62 | 714 |
Total revenues and other income | 1,814 | 1,281 | 6,574 | |
Personnel expenses | 2 | -141 | -115 | -495 |
Other operating expenses | 2 | -168 | -150 | -658 |
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 2, 4 | -281 | -373 | -1,294 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,224 | 643 | 4,127 | |
Interest and other financial income | 42 | 47 | 185 | |
Interest and other financial expenses | -585 | -685 | -2,673 | |
Net foreign exchange gain/(losses) | 87 | -44 | -175 | |
Net financial expenses | -455 | -681 | -2,663 | |
Profit/(loss) before income tax | 769 | -38 | 1,464 | |
Income tax (expense)/benefit | 3 | -5 | 12 | 22 |
Profit/(loss) for the period | 764 | -26 | 1,486 | |
Profit/(loss) attributable to: | ||||
Equity holders of the parent | 762 | -115 | 1,309 | |
Non-controlling interest | 2 | 89 | 177 | |
Basic earnings per share (NOK) 1) | 4.80 | -0.73 | 8.24 | |
Diluted earnings per share (NOK) 1) | 4.80 | -0.73 | 8.24 |
1)Based on average 158.9 million shares outstanding for the purpose of earnings per share in Q1 2025
Condensed interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income
NOK million | Notes | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 |
Profit/(loss) for the period | 764 | -26 | 1,486 | |
Other comprehensive income: Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
Net movement of cash flow hedges | -126 | 206 | 61 | |
Income tax effect | 3 | 21 | -37 | -5 |
Foreign currency translation differences | -1,304 | 565 | 783 | |
Net other comprehensive income to be reclassified | -1,409 | 735 | 839 | |
Total comprehensive income for the period net of tax | -645 | 709 | 2,325 | |
Attributable to: | ||||
Equity holders of the parent | -486 | 480 | 1,913 | |
Non-controlling interest | -159 | 229 | 412 |
Trade and other receivables | 533 | 487 | |
Other current assets | 996 | 943 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,217 | 3,890 | |
Assets classified as held for sale | 8 | - | 2,264 |
Total current assets | 6,745 | 7,584 | |
Total assets | 43,608 | 45,742 |
Condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position
NOK million | Notes | 31 March 2025 | 31 December 2024 | NOK million | Notes | 31 March 2025 | 31 December 2024 | |
Assets | Equity and liabilities | |||||||
Non-current assets | Equity | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 3 | 1,530 | 1,551 | Share capital | 4 | 4 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 4 | 23,413 | 24,068 | Share premium | 9,890 | 9,876 | ||
Goodwill and intangible assets | 533 | 560 | Total paid in capital | 9,893 | 9,880 | |||
Investments in JVs and associated companies | 5 | 10,868 | 11,451 | Retained earnings | 159 | -603 | ||
Other non-current assets | 518 | 528 | Other reserves | 103 | 1,351 | |||
Total non-current assets | 36,862 | 38,158 | Total other equity | 262 | 748 | |||
Non-controlling interests | 1,976 | 2,136 | ||||||
Current assets | Total equity | 12,132 | 12,764 |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 3 | 619 | 671 |
Corporate financing | 6 | 7,539 | 6,729 |
Non-recourse project financing | 6 | 16,295 | 16,929 |
Other financial liabilities | 192 | 423 |
Other interest-bearing liabilities | 6 | 401 - | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,403 1,393 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 26,449 26,145 | |||
Current liabilities | ||||
Corporate financing | 6 | 786 2,150 | ||
Non-recourse project financing | 6 | 1,962 1,900 | ||
Income tax payable | 3 | 97 57 | ||
Trade payables and supplier finance | 298 481 | |||
Other financial liabilities | 74 64 | |||
Other interest-bearing liabilities | 6 | 479 500 | ||
Other current liabilities | 1,331 1,281 | |||
Oslo, 7 May 2025 | Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale | 8 | - 401 | |
Total current liabilities | 5,026 | 6,833 | ||
Total liabilities | 31,476 | 32,978 | ||
Total equity and liabilities | 43,608 | 45,742 |
The Board of Directors Scatec ASA
Condensed interim consolidated statement of changes in equity
Other reserves
NOK million | Share capital | Share premium | Retained earnings | Foreign currency translation | Hedging reserves | Total | Non-controlling interests | Total equity |
1 January 2024 | 4 | 9,847 | -1,911 | 713 | 34 | 8,686 | 1,884 | 10,570 |
Profit for the period | - | - | -115 | - | - | -115 | 89 | -26 |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 459 | 135 | 595 | 139 | 735 |
Total comprehensive income | - | - | -115 | 459 | 135 | 480 | 229 | 709 |
Share-based payment | - | 4 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 4 |
Dividend distribution | - | - | - | - | - | - | -135 | -135 |
Capital increase from NCI | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 | 110 |
31 March 2024 | 4 | 9,851 | -2,027 | 1,172 | 169 | 9,170 | 2,088 | 11,258 |
1 January 2025 | 4 | 9,876 | -603 | 1,321 | 30 | 10,628 | 2,136 | 12,764 |
Profit for the period | - | - | 762 | - | - | 762 | 2 | 764 |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | -1,175 | -72 | -1,248 | -161 | -1,409 |
Total comprehensive income | - | - | 762 | -1,175 | -72 | -486 | -159 | -645 |
Share-based payment | - | 13 | - | - | - | 13 | - | 13 |
Dividend distribution | - | - | - | - | - | - | -24 | -24 |
Capital increase from NCI | - | - | - | - | - | - | 23 | 23 |
31 March 2025 | 4 | 9,890 | 159 | 146 | -43 | 10,156 | 1,976 | 12,132 |
Net of proceeds and repayments under supplier finance arrangements 1) | -129 | -196 | 46 |
Dividends paid to equity holders of non-controlling interests | -24 | -73 | -395 |
Proceeds from equity injections from non-controlling interests | 50 | 112 | 112 |
Repayments to non-controlling interests | -26 | -1 | -52 |
Payments of principal portion of lease liabilities | -6 | -5 | -22 |
Interest paid on lease liabilities | -6 | -7 | -26 |
Net cash flow from financing activities | 14 | -396 | -1,068 |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,628 | 16 | 482 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -302 | 151 | 340 |
Cash transferred from/(to) assets held for sale | - | -16 | -33 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 3,890 | 3,101 | 3,101 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 5,217 | 3,252 | 3,890 |
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other receivables | -46 | -206 | -9 | |
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables | -129 | 97 | 67 | |
Increase/(decrease) in other assets and liabilities 1) | -125 | 197 | 14 | |
Net cash flow from operating activities | 370 | 1,051 | 3,128 | |
Cash flow from investing activities | ||||
Investments in property, plant and equipment | 4 | -871 | -708 | -3,268 |
Proceeds from sale of project assets, net of cash disposed | 8 | 1,965 | - | 407 |
Distributions from JV and associated companies | 5 | 72 | - | 1,176 |
Investments in JV and associated companies | 5 | 36 | 21 | -77 |
Interest received | 42 | 47 | 185 | |
Net cash flow from investing activities | 1,244 | -640 | -1,578 |
Condensed interim consolidated statement of cash flow
NOK million | Notes | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 1) | FY 2024 | NOK million | Notes | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 1) | FY 2024 | |
Cash flow from operating activities | Cash flow from financing activities | |||||||||
Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,224 | 643 | 4,127 | Proceeds from non-recourse project financing | 6 | 567 | 334 | 3,953 | ||
Depreciation and impairment | 4 | 281 | 373 | 1,294 | Proceeds from corporate financing | 6 | 1,236 | 1,702 | 1,702 | |
Net income from JV and associated companies | 5 | -232 | -62 | -714 | Proceeds from other interest-bearing liabilities | 6 | 404 | - | 212 | |
Gain from sale of project assets | 8 | -645 | - | -1,491 | Repayment of non-recourse financing | 6 | -310 | -288 | -1,649 | |
Taxes refunded/(paid) | 43 | 9 | -162 | Repayment of corporate financing | 6 | -1,477 | -1,676 | -2,615 | ||
Net proceeds from sale of fixed assets | - | 1 | 2 | Interest paid | -265 | -297 | -2,334 |
1) Following the changes to IAS 7 Statement of cash flow and IFRS 7 Financial instruments in 2024, cash flows from supplier finance arrangements are presented separately as part of financing activities in the cash flow. The changes impact line item "Increase/(decrease) in other assets and liabilities". Comparable numbers are correspondingly updated.
Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements
Note 01 Organisation and basis for preparation
Corporate information
Scatec ASA is incorporated and domiciled in Norway. The address of its registered office is Askekroken 11, NO-0277 Oslo, Norway. Scatec ASA was established on 2 February 2007. Scatec ASA ("the Company"), its subsidiaries and investments in associated companies ("the Group" or "Scatec") is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy emerging markets. As a long-term player, Scatec develops, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy plants.
Basis of preparation
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with recognition, measurement, and presentation principles consistent with Standard ("IAS") 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) adopted by the European Union (EU). These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are condensed and do not include all of the information and notes required by IFRS® Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU for a complete set of consolidated financial statements. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those
followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated
financial statements for 2024.
The functional currency of the companies in the Group is determined based on the nature of the primary economic environment in which each company operates. The presentation currency of the Group is Norwegian kroner (NOK). All amounts are presented in NOK million unless otherwise stated. As a result of rounding adjustments, the figures in some columns may not add up to the total of that column.
Significant estimates and judgements
In the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS, management has made estimates and assumptions and applied judgements, that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis, considering the current and expected future market conditions. Changes in accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, management makes judgements of which the following have the most
significant effect on the amounts recognised in the condensed interim financial statements.
Consolidation of power plant companies
Scatec's value chain comprises all downstream activities such as project development, financing, construction and operations, as well as having an asset management role through ownership of the power plants. Normally Scatec enters into partnerships for the shareholding of the power plant companies. To be able to fully utilise the business model, Scatec normally seeks to obtain operational control of the power plant companies. Operational control is obtained through governing bodies, shareholder agreements and other contractual arrangements. Other contractual arrangements may include Scatec's role as the developer of the project, EPC provider (construction), operation and maintenance service provider and asset management service provider.
When assessing whether Scatec controls a power plant company, the Group's roles and activities are analysed in line with the requirements and definitions in IFRS 10. Refer to Note 1 of the 2024 Annual Report for further information on judgements, including control assessments made in previous years.
Seasonality in operations
Interim period results are not necessarily indicative of results of operations or cash flows for an annual period. The Group's operating results are impacted by external factors, such as seasonal variations and weather conditions.
Note 02 Operating segments
Operating segments align with internal management reporting to the Group's chief operating decision makers, defined as the Group management team. The operating segments are determined based on differences in the nature of their operations, products and services. Scatec manages its operations in three segments: Power Production (PP), Development & Construction (D&C) and Corporate.
The segment financials are reported on a proportionate basis. With proportionate financials Scatec reports its share of revenues, expenses, profits and cash flows from all its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures without eliminations based on Scatec's economic interest in the subsidiaries. The Group introduced proportionate financials as the Group is of the opinion that this method improves earnings visibility.
The Group introduced proportionate financials as the Group is of the opinion that this method improves earnings visibility.
Proportionate financials are further described in the APM section of this report.
Q1 2025
Proportionate financials
NOK million | Power Production | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total | Residual ownership for fully consolidated entities | Elimination of equity consolidated entities | Other eliminations | Consolidated financials |
External revenues | 1,187 | 9 | - | 1,197 | 306 | -570 | 4 | 937 |
Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 426 | - | - | 426 | - | -346 | 565 | 645 |
Internal revenues | 10 | 741 | 13 | 764 | 141 | -1 | -904 | - |
Net income/(loss) from JVs and associates | - | - | - | - | - | 232 | - | 232 |
Total revenues and other income | 1,623 | 751 | 13 | 2,387 | 447 | -685 | -335 | 1,814 |
Cost of sales | - | -664 | - | -665 | -133 | 1 | 797 | - |
Gross profit | 1,623 | 86 | 13 | 1,722 | 314 | -684 | 462 | 1,814 |
Personnel expenses | -92 | -43 | -29 | -164 | - | 25 | -1 | -141 |
Other operating expenses | -141 | -17 | -21 | -179 | -51 | 71 | -8 | -168 |
EBITDA | 1,390 | 26 | -38 | 1,379 | 263 | -589 | 453 | 1,505 |
Depreciation and impairment | -339 | -6 | -10 | -356 | -72 | 143 | 4 | -281 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 1,051 | 20 | -48 | 1,023 | 190 | -446 | 456 | 1,224 |
Q1 2024
Proportionate financials
NOK million | Power Production | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total | Residual ownership for fully consolidated entities | Elimination of equity consolidated entities | Other eliminations | Consolidated financials |
External revenues | 1,029 | - | - | 1,029 | 467 | -314 | 37 | 1,219 |
Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 33 | - | - | 33 | - | -33 | - | - |
Internal revenues | - | 152 | 12 | 164 | 22 | -33 | -154 | - |
Net income/(loss) from JVs and associates | - | - | - | - | - | 62 | - | 62 |
Total revenues and other income | 1,062 | 152 | 12 | 1,226 | 489 | -318 | -117 | 1,281 |
Cost of sales | - | -78 | - | -78 | -24 | 31 | 71 | - |
Gross profit | 1,062 | 75 | 12 | 1,149 | 465 | -286 | -46 | 1,281 |
Personnel expenses | -75 | -45 | -24 | -144 | -4 | 31 | 2 | -115 |
Other operating expenses | -117 | -23 | -17 | -156 | -56 | 50 | 13 | -150 |
EBITDA | 870 | 7 | -29 | 848 | 405 | -206 | -31 | 1,016 |
Depreciation and impairment | -408 | -1 | -10 | -419 | -105 | 148 | 3 | -373 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 462 | 6 | -39 | 429 | 300 | -58 | -28 | 643 |
FY 2024
Proportionate financials
NOK million | Power Production 1) | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total | Residual ownership for fully consolidated entities | Elimination of equity consolidated entities | Other eliminations | Consolidated financials |
External revenues | 4,707 | - | - | 4,707 | 1,653 | -1,991 | - | 4,368 |
Net gain/(loss) from sale of project assets | 796 | - | - | 796 | - | -33 | 728 | 1,491 |
Internal revenues | - | 2,291 | 59 | 2,351 | 327 | -21 | -2,657 | - |
Net income/(loss) from JVs and associates | - | - | - | - | - | 714 | - | 714 |
Total revenues and other income | 5,503 | 2,291 | 59 | 7,853 | 1,980 | -1,330 | -1,929 | 6,574 |
Cost of sales | - | -1,850 | - | -1,850 | -386 | 40 | 2,196 | - |
Gross profit | 5,503 | 441 | 59 | 6,003 | 1,594 | -1,290 | 267 | 6,574 |
Personnel expenses | -314 | -164 | -110 | -587 | -12 | 104 | - | -495 |
Other operating expenses | -553 | -94 | -75 | -722 | -222 | 272 | 14 | -658 |
EBITDA | 4,636 | 184 | -125 | 4,694 | 1,360 | -915 | 281 | 5,421 |
Depreciation and impairment | -1,424 | -72 | -40 | -1,536 | -396 | 542 | 96 | -1,294 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 3,212 | 112 | -165 | 3,158 | 964 | -373 | 378 | 4,127 |
Note 03 Income tax expense Note 04 Property, plant and equipment
Effective tax rate
Profit before income tax | 769 | -38 | 1,464 |
Income tax (expense)/benefit | -5 | 12 | 22 |
Equivalent to a tax rate of (%) | 1% | NA | -2% |
NOK million
Movement in Property, plant and equipment
NOK million
Power plants
under development and construction
Other fixed
assets Total
Carrying value at 31 December 2024 | 20,000 | 3,842 | 226 | 24,068 |
Additions | 46 | 1,036 | 13 | 1,096 |
Disposals | - | -23 | - | -23 |
Movement in deferred tax
Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | FY 2024 | Transfer between asset classes | 635 | -635 | - | - | ||
Net tax asset at the beginning of the period | 880 | 377 | 377 | Depreciation and amortisation | -258 | - | -13 | -271 | |
Recognised in the consolidated statement of P&L | 43 | 72 | 194 | Impairment losses | - | -4 | - | -4 | |
Tax on financial instruments recognised in OCI | 21 | -37 | -5 | Effect of movements in foreign exchange rates | -1,178 | -257 | -16 | -1,451 | |
Tax transferred to assets and liabilities classified as held for sale | - | - | 270 | Carrying value at 31 March 2025 | 19,245 | 3,959 | 210 | 23,413 |
NOK million
Effect of movements in foreign exchange rates | -33 | 2 | 44 |
Net tax asset/(liability) at the end of the period | 911 | 414 | 880 |
The Group recognised a tax expense of NOK 5 million in the first quarter compared to a tax benefit of NOK 12 million in the same quarter prior year. The difference between the effective tax expense and the calculated tax expense based on the Norwegian tax rate of 22% is mainly driven by the NOK 645 million gain on sale of the African hydropower portfolio and the Vietnam wind farm exempted from tax.
Additionally, differences in tax rates between the jurisdictions in which the companies operate, withholding taxes paid on dividends, currency effects and effects from unrecognised tax losses is driving the difference. The profit/loss from JVs and associates are reported net after tax which also impacts the effective tax rate.
The underlying tax rates in the companies in operation are in the range of 0% to 30%. In some markets, Scatec receives special tax incentives intended to promote investments in renewable energy.
Estimated useful life (years) 20-30 N/A 3-5
Transfer between asset classes mainly relates to the solar power plant in Botswana which started operation in the first quarter.
The carrying value of Power plants under development and construction mainly consist of Grootfontein (NOK 2,257 million), Egypt Green Hydrogen (NOK 572 million) and Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur in Tunisia (NOK 412 million).
Note 05 Investments in joint venture and associated companies
The consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of profit/loss from joint ventures and | Company | Registered office | 31 March 2025 | 31 December 2024 |
associated companies where the Group has joint control or significant influence, accounted for using | Scatec Solar Brazil BV | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 50.00% | 50.00% |
the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is initially recognised at cost and | Apodi I Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
subsequently adjusted for further investments, distributions and the Group's share of the net | Apodi II Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
income from the investment. | Apodi III Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% |
Apodi IV Energia SPE S.A | Quixeré, Brazil | 43.75% | 43.75% | |
The Mendubim project in Brazil has entered into a 20 year fixed price PPA with Alunorte starting 1 | Mendubim Holding B.V. 1) | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 33.33% | 33.33% |
January 2025 for sale of approximately 65% of the energy for the solar power plant. In 2024, all energy | Mendubim Geração de Energia Ltda. 1) | Assu, Brazil | 30.00% | 30.00% |
was sold in the merchant market with lower prices compared to the PPA, and Scatec experienced | Mendubim (I-XIII) Energia Ltda. 1) | Assu, Brazil | 30.00% | 30.00% |
curtailment losses due to grid constraints, affecting the results for 2024. The Mendubim project has | Mendubim Solar EPC Ltda. 1) | Assu, Brazil | 33.00% | 33.00% |
continued to experience curtailments in the first quarter of 2025. | Scatec Solar Solutions Brazil B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Scatec Solar Brasil Servicos De Engenharia LTDA | São Paulo, Brazil | 50.00% | 50.00% | |
Scatec completed the sale of its African hydropower assets to TotalEnergies in the first quarter of 2025, | Theun-Hinboun Power Company | Vientiane, Laos | 20.00% | 20.00% |
SN Aboitiz Power - Magat Inc | Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Manila-Oslo Renewable Enterprise | Manila, Phillippines | 16.70% | 16.70% |
SN Aboitiz Power - Benguet Inc | Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
SN Aboitiz Power - RES Inc | Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% |
see Note 8 Sale of project assets for more information.
Movement in carrying value of joint ventures and associated companies
Carrying value 31 | Net income/(loss) from Additions/ JV and associated | Foreign currency | Carrying value 31 | SN Aboitiz Power - Generation Inc | Manila, Phillippines | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||
Country | December 2024 | disposals | companies | Dividends | translations | March 2025 | Release Solar AS 2) | Oslo, Norway | 68.00% | 68.00% | |
Philippines | 6,898 | 3 | 160 | - | -416 | 6,644 | Release Management B.V. 2) | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 68.00% | 68.00% | |
Laos | 2,048 | -1 | 38 | -58 | -152 | 1,875 | Scatec Solar SA 164 (Pty) Ltd. | Sandton, South Africa | 21.00% | 21.00% | |
Release | 1,254 | -4 | - | - | -92 | 1,158 | Simacel 155 (RF) (Pty) Ltd. | Sandton, South Africa | 11.55% | 11.55% | |
Brazil | 1,051 | -6 | 10 | -14 | -37 | 1,005 | Simacel 160 (RF) (Pty) Ltd. | Sandton, South Africa | 11.55% | 11.55% | |
Total 11,451 -36 232 -72 -708 10,868
Scatec Solar SA 165 (Pty) Ltd. | Sandton, South Africa | 21.00% | 21.00% |
Scatec Solar SA 166 (Pty) Ltd. | Sandton, South Africa | 12.60% | 12.60% |
Bujagali Energy Ltd. | Jinja, Uganda | - | 28.28% |
Ruzizi Energy Ltd. | Kigali, Rwanda | - | 20.40% |
SN Power Invest Netherlands B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | - | 51.00% |
SN Development B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | - | 51.00% |
Mpatamanga Hydro Power Ltd. | Blantyre, Malawi | - | 25.50% |
SN Malawi B.V. | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | - | 51.00% |
South Africa 200 -26 22 - -10 187
1)Mendubim project structure includes 13 SPVs, EPC and an operating company
2)Release project structure includes 11 companies
Note 06 Financing
Corporate financing
The table gives an overview of the corporate financing in the Group. The loan balances include the non-current and current portion. The corporate financing
Bonds
On 5 February 2025, Scatec ASA issued a NOK 1,250 million 4-year senior unsecured green bond with a coupon of 3 months NIBOR + 3.15% p.a. The EUR 114 million bonds outstanding with ticker "SCATC03 ESG" (ISIN NO0010931181) was fully repaid in the first quarter.
For the NOK 1,750 million bond Scatec has entered a cross-currency fixed interest rate swap contract, and the interest payments based on NIBOR rates are swapped to fixed SOFR rates. The interest rate hedge for the Green Term Loan with outstanding amount of USD 113 million expired in the first quarter of 2025.
Scatec's bonds in NOK are all swapped to USD.
Other corporate financing facilities
The Revolving Credit Facility was undrawn in the first quarter.
USD 30 million of the Vendor Financing facility provided by Norfund falls due in June 2025 and is classified as current liability by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Overview of corporate financing
Green Bond EUR (Ticker: SCATC03 NO0010931181) | EUR | 114 | Q3 2025 | - | 1,343 |
Green Bond NOK (Ticker: SCATC04 NO0012837030) | NOK | 1,000 | Q1 2027 | 992 | 992 |
Green Bond NOK (Ticker: SCATC05 NO0013144964) | NOK | 1,750 | Q1 2028 | 1,727 | 1,727 |
Green Bond NOK | NOK | 1,250 | Q1 2029 | 1,232 | - |
Total unsecured bonds | 3,951 | 4,062 | |||
USD 150 million Green Term Loan | USD | 113 | Q4 2027 | 1,174 | 1,352 |
USD 100 million Green Term Loan | USD | 84 | Q4 2027 | 886 | 1,013 |
Total secured financing | 2,060 | 2,364 | |||
Vendor Financing (Norfund) | USD | 200 | Q1 2028 | 2,103 | 2,270 |
Total unsecured financing | 2,103 | 2,270 | |||
Revolving credit facility | USD | 180 | Q3 2027 | - | - |
Overdraft facility | USD | 5 | - | - | |
Total secured back-stop bank facilities | - | - | |||
Total Principal amount | 8,118 | 8,696 | |||
Accrued interest | 207 | 182 | |||
Total Corporate financing | 8,322 | 8,878 | |||
As of non-current | 7,539 | 6,729 | |||
As of current | 786 | 2,150 |
Currency
Denominated currency value
(million) Maturity
Carrying value 31
March 2025 (NOK million)
Carrying value 31
December 2024 (NOK million)
Non-recourse project financing
The table shows the non-current non-recourse debt and the current non-recourse debt due within 12 months including accrued interest. The maturity dates for the loans range from 2028 to 2045.
NOK million
Non-recourse project financing
Non-current liabilities 16,929
Current liabilities 1,900
Scatec's power plant companies in Ukraine with non-recourse financing were in breach with covenants at the end of the first quarter of 2025 due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The non-recourse debt, NOK 668 million, is presented as current non-recourse project financing at March 31, 2025. Scatec has continuous and constructive dialogue with the lenders and the parties have agreed on a non-formalised "stand still".
Other interest-bearing liabilities
In 2022, Scatec and PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co ("PowerChina") signed a revised payment plan for the construction loan for the Progressovka power plant in Ukraine where part of the loan was paid in 2022 and 2023. The last tranche of EUR 22 million will be paid by mid-2025 and is classified as current other interest-bearing liabilities by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Scatec ASA has provided a corporate and bank guarantee to PowerChina in support of this obligation.
In the third quarter of 2024, one of Scatec's power plant entities in Egypt made a USD 20 million draw down on an Equity Bridge loan provided by EBRD relating to the Egypt Green Hydrogen project, due in the second quarter of 2025. Scatec ASA has provided a corporate guarantee in support of the obligation of the Equity bridge loan.
In the first quarter of 2025, one of Scatec's holding companies with direct ownership in the Urucuia project in Brazil made a EUR 25 million draw down on an Equity Bridge loan provided by the Investment Fund of Developing Countries (IFU), due in the first quarter of 2028. Further, two of Scatec's holding companies with direct ownership in the Tozeur and Sidi Bouzid projects in Tunisia made a EUR 10 million draw down on Equity Bridge loans provided by EBRD, due in the third quarter of 2026. Scatec ASA has provided a corporate guarantee for its share in support of the obligations of the Equity bridge loans.
Note 07 Legal disputes and contingencies
Reference is made to Scatec's previous communication around changes to the PPA in Honduras. In May 2022, a new Energy law came into force as introduced by the new Government of Honduras. On 31 January 2024, a PPA amendment agreement was signed between Scatec's operating entities in Honduras and the off taker ENEE. The agreement included a compensation for production in previous years, 5 years extended PPA period and lower tariff for future periods. Following the settlement agreement the overdue receivables in Honduras are reduced, and as of 31 March 2025 the outstanding balance was NOK 51 million.
The Sukkur project in Pakistan was awarded a "costs plus tariff" by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) in 2020 and the project reached commercial operation in January 2024. The project has a 25-year PPA with the Central Power Purchasing Agency of Pakistan. The revenue is recorded based on a lower reference tariff and is subject to a "tariff true up" after approval of NEPRA. In January 2025, the project was awarded an interim relief tariff after approval was granted and the compensation amount of approximately NOK 52 million on a consolidated basis and NOK 39 million on a proportionate basis was recognised. The tariff true up is a routine process for NEPRA projects and another approval for the final granted tariff is expected to take approx. 18-24 months. Depending on the outcome of the process, any differential revenue will be recorded in the period in which the approval is granted by the regulator. An unfavorable outcome of the process may negatively impact the economics of the project.
For one of Scatec's pipeline projects in India, Scatec has a signed PPA and there is an ongoing litigation process that may impact the project timeline and economics. Further, there are certain milestone commitments for the PPA and the project is backed by a bank guarantee from Scatec ASA of USD 8 million. By the end of the quarter, the process remains to be concluded and no provision was made.
In Czech Republic amendments to the Act on Support Energy Sources to prevent overcompensation to solar power producers have been enacted in the first quarter of 2025. The amendments include a cap on the lifetime IRR for solar projects, and the Feed in tariff may be reduced for the remaining contract period if the threshold is exceeded. The guidelines are still being prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Scatec will analyze the impact of the changes for its solar power plants in the country when the amendments are completed as it may impact the economics of the projects. The changes are expected to become effective from the second half of 2025.
Note 08 Sale of project assets
On 13 February 2025, Scatec divested its 100% shareholding in the 39 MW Dam Nai Wind farm and associated operating company in Vietnam to Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets ("SARA"), a utility-scale renewable energy platform of the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund ("SAETF"). Scatec has received the initial payment of NOK 300 million, with potential for additional earn-out payments of up to USD 13 million that are subject to certain conditions being fulfilled prior to May 2026. At closing, the transaction generated a net gain from sale of project assets of NOK 80 million on a proportionate and consolidated basis, including a fair value estimate of the contingent consideration. Following the transaction, Scatec exited all operations in Vietnam. The associated assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries were derecognised at closing, including NOK 34 million in non-recourse and NOK 3 million in recourse cash.
On 28 February 2025, Scatec divested its 51% shareholding in the African hydropower joint venture with Norfund and British International Investment (BII) in line with the Company's strategy to TotalEnergies. The sale covers Scatec's indirect interest held through SN Power of the operating 255 MW Bujagali hydropower plant in Uganda, and a development portfolio consisting of the 361 MW Mpatamanga in Malawi, and the 206 MW Ruzizi III at the border of Rwanda, DRC and Burundi. The transaction closed at an agreed sales price of USD 167 million, based on a valuation date of 31 December 2023. The net proceeds from the transaction were NOK 1,810 million, adjusted for cash movements between the valuation date and the closing date. The transaction generated a net gain from sale of project assets of NOK 346 million on a proportionate and NOK 565 million on a consolidated basis. The associated balances of the investments in JVs and related holding entities, including part of the goodwill deriving from the acquisition of SN Power, were derecognised at closing, including NOK 108 million in recourse cash in consolidated subsidiaries.
Note 09 Subsequent events
With effective date of April 30, 2025, Scatec's Revolving Credit Facility was increased from USD 180 million to USD 230 million, to strengthen the available Recourse Group liquidity.
On May, 5, 2025, Scatec ASA has commenced construction of its 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in Egypt. The energy will be sold under a USD-denominated 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), backed by a sovereign guarantee. The project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase of 561 MW solar + 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage is targeted to reach commercial operational date (COD) in the first half of 2026 and the second phase of 564 MW solar in the second half of 2026. Scatec has also signed equity bridge loans (EBL) of USD 120 million for the project, postponing the project equity injections to the end of the construction period. A USD 90 million EBL will be provided by The Arab Energy Fund with maturity in the second quarter 2028 and another USD 30 million EBL by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) with maturity in the first quarter 2027.
Our asset portfolio1)
In operation
Under construction
Project pipeline
Country | Solution | Capacity (MW) | Economic interest2) | Asset | Solution | Capacity (MW) | Economic interest2) | Solution | Capacity (MW) | Share in % | |
South Africa | Solar | 730 | 41% | Obelisk, Egypt | Solar | 1,125 | 100% | Solar | 5,036 | 57% | |
South Africa | Storage | 225 | 51% | Obelisk, Egypt | Storage | 100 | 100% | Wind | 2,219 | 25% | |
Brazil | Solar | 693 | 33% | Grootfontein, South Africa | Solar | 273 | 51% | Power-to-X | 980 | 11% | |
Philippines | Hydro | 673 | 50% | Rio Urucuia, Brazil | Solar | 142 | 100% | Release | 300 | 3% | |
Philippines | Storage | 24 | 50% | Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur, Tunisia | Solar | 120 | 51% | Storage | 160 | 2% | |
Laos | Hydro | 525 | 20% | Mogobe, South Africa | Storage | 103 | 51% | Hydro | 144 | 2% | |
Egypt | Solar | 380 | 51% | Mmadinare phase 2, Botswana | Solar | 60 | 100% | Total | 8,839 | 100% | |
Ukraine | Solar | 336 | 89% | Binga, Philippines | Storage | 40 | 50% | ||||
Malaysia | Solar | 244 | 100% | Magat 2, Philippines | Storage | 16 | 50% |
Pakistan Solar 75%
Project backlog Asset | Solution | Capacity (MW) | Economic interest2) |
Egypt Aluminium | Solar | 1,125 | 100% |
Egypt Aluminium | Storage | 100 | 100% |
Egypt Green Hydrogen | Power-to-X | 3903) | 52% |
Mercury 2, South Africa | Solar | 288 | 51% |
Dobrun & Sadova, Romania | Solar | 190 | 65% |
Sidi Bouzid 2, Tunisia | Solar | 120 | 65% |
Total | 2,213 | 81% |
Botswana | Solar | 60 | 100% |
Jordan | Solar | 43 | 62% |
Czech Republic | Solar | 20 | 100% |
Release | Solar & storage | 38 | 68% |
Total | 4,236 | 50% |
Honduras Solar 51%
Release Solar & Storage 68%
Total 79%
1)Asset portfolio as per reporting date
2)Scatec's share of the total estimated economic return from its subsidiaries. For projects under development the economic interest may be subject to change.
3)Renewable and electrolyser capacity for green hydrogen
Alternative Performance Measures
Scatec discloses alternative performance measures (APMs) in addition to those normally required by IFRS. This is based on the Group's experience that APMs are frequently used by analysts, investors and other parties for supplemental information.
The purpose of APMs is to provide an enhanced insight into the operations, financing and future prospects of the Group.
Management also uses these measures internally to drive performance in terms of long-term target setting. APMs are adjusted IFRS measures that are defined, calculated and used in a consistent and transparent manner over the years and across the Group where relevant.
Financial APMs should not be considered as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with IFRS. Disclosures of APMs are subject to established internal control procedures.
Definition of alternative performance measures used by the Group for enhanced financial information
Cash flow to equity: is a measure that seeks to estimate value creation in terms of the Group's ability to generate funds for equity investments in new power plant projects and/or for shareholder dividends over time. Management believes that the cash flow to equity measure provides increased understanding of the Group's ability to create funds from its investments. The measure is defined as EBITDA less net interest expense, normalised loan repayments and normalised income tax payments, plus any proceeds from refinancing. The definition excludes changes in net working capital, investing activities and fair value adjustment of first-time recognition of joint venture investments. Normalised loan repayments are calculated as the annual repayment divided by four quarters for each calendar year. However, loan repayments are normally made
bi-annually. Loan repayments will vary from year to year as the payment plan is based on a sculpted annuity. Net interest expense is here defined as interest income less interest expenses, excluding shareholder loan interest expenses, non-recurring fees, and accretion expenses on asset retirement obligations. Normalised income tax payment is calculated as operating profit (EBIT) less normalised net interest expense multiplied with the nominal tax rate of the jurisdiction where the profit is taxed.
EBITDA is defined as operating profit adjusted for depreciation, amortisation and impairments.
EBITDA margin: is defined as EBITDA divided by total revenues and other income.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin are used for providing consistent information of operating performance which is comparable to other companies and frequently used by other stakeholders.
Gross profit: is defined as total revenues and other income minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). Gross profit is used to measure project profitability in the D&C segment.
Gross margin: Is defined as gross profit divided by total revenues and other income in the D&C segment.
Gross interest-bearing debt: is defined as the Group's total interest bearing debt obligations except shareholder loan and consists of non-current and current external non-recourse financing, external corporate financing, and other interest-bearing liabilities, irrespective of its maturity as well as bank overdraft.
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD): is defined as gross interest-bearing debt, less cash and cash equivalents.
Net working capital includes trade- and other receivables, other current assets, trade- and other payables, income tax payable and other current liabilities.
Proportionate net-interest bearing debt: is defined as net interest bearing debt based on Scatec's economic interest in the subsidiaries holding the net-interest bearing debt.
Corporate net interest-bearing debt is defined as corporate financing, less proportionate cash and cash equivalent in non-renewable energy companies including joint ventures and associated companies.
Proportionate Financials
The Group's segment financials are reported on a proportionate basis. The consolidated revenues and profits are mainly generated in the Power Production segment. Activities in Development & Construction segments mainly reflect deliveries to other companies controlled by Scatec, for which revenues and profits are eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. With proportionate financials Scatec reports its share of revenues, expenses, profits and cash flows from all its subsidiaries without eliminations based on Scatec's economic interest in the subsidiaries. The Group introduced Proportionate Financials as the Group is of the opinion that this method improves earnings visibility. The key differences between the proportionate and the consolidated IFRS financials are that;
See Note 2 for further information on the reporting of proportionate financial figures, including reconciliation of the proportionate financials against the consolidated financials.
A bridge from proportionate to consolidated key figures including APMs like gross interest-bearing debt, net interest-bearing debt and net-working capital is included in Scatec's Q1 historical financial information 2025 published on Scatec's web page.
NOK million
EBITDA
Operating profit (EBIT) 643 4,127
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 373 1,294
EBITDA 1,016 5,421
Total revenues and other income 1,281 6,574
EBITDA margin 79% 82%
Gross interest-bearing debt
Non-recourse project financing 15,785 16,929
Corporate financing 8,347 6,729
Non-recourse project financing - current 2,178 1,900
Corporate financing - current 1,267 2,150
Other non-current interest-bearing liabilities 260 -
Other current interest-bearing liabilities - 500
Gross interest-bearing debt 27,963 28,563
Gross interest-bearing debt associated with disposal group held for sale 125 355
Net interest-bearing debt
Gross interest-bearing debt 27,963 28,563
Cash and cash equivalents 3,252 3,890
Net interest-bearing debt 24,695 24,639
Cash and cash equivalents associated with disposal group held for sale 16 33
Net working capital
Trade and other account receivables 684 487
Other current assets 1) 559 907
Trade payables and supplier finance -184 -481
Income taxes payable -105 -57
Other current liabilities -1,326 -1,281
Non-recourse project financing - current -2,178 -1,900
Corporate financing - current -1,267 -2,150
Other current interest-bearing liabilities 500
Net working capital -3,821 -4,944
Net working capital associated with disposal group held for sale -5 30
1)Excluding current portion of derivatives of NOK 36 million in Q1 2025
Break-down of proportionate cash flow to equity
Q1 2025
NOK million | Power Production | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total |
EBITDA | 1,352 | 51 | -28 | 1,375 |
Net interest expenses | -275 | - | -177 | -452 |
Normalised loan repayments | -229 | - | -65 | -294 |
Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 677 | - | - | 677 |
Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets | -380 | - | - | -380 |
Normalised income tax payment | -43 | -9 | 47 | -5 |
Cash flow to equity | 1,102 | 42 | -222 | 919 |
FY 2024 |
Q4 2024
NOK million | Power Production | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total |
EBITDA | 1,390 | 26 | -38 | 1,379 |
Net interest expenses | -253 | - | -165 | -418 |
Normalised loan repayments | -224 | - | -156 | -380 |
Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 2,110 | - | - | 2,110 |
Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets1) | -426 | - | - | -426 |
Normalised income tax payment | -35 | -5 | 47 | 6 |
Cash flow to equity | 2,561 | 21 | -312 | 2,270 |
Q1 2024 |
NOK million | Power Production | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total | NOK million | Power Production | Development & Construction | Corporate | Total | |
EBITDA | 870 | 7 | -29 | 848 | EBITDA | 4,636 | 184 | -125 | 4,693 | |
Net interest expenses | -272 | - | -179 | -451 | Net interest expenses | -1,111 | 1 | -743 | -1,852 | |
Normalised loan repayments | -266 | - | -65 | -331 | Normalised loan repayments | -1,061 | - | -260 | -1,321 | |
Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 83 | - | - | 83 | Proceeds from refinancing and sale of project assets | 944 | - | - | 944 | |
Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets | -33 | - | - | -33 | Less proportionate gain on sale of project assets | -796 | - | - | -796 | |
Normalised income tax payment | -18 | -2 | 48 | 28 | Normalised income tax payment | -159 | -28 | 200 | 13 | |
Cash flow to equity | 363 | 5 | -225 | 144 | Cash flow to equity | 2,452 | 157 | -928 | 1,680 |
Other definitions
Backlog: Project backlog is defined as projects with a secure off-take agreement assessed to have more than 90% probability of reaching financial close and subsequent realisation. Pipeline: The pipeline projects are in different stages of development and maturity, but they are all typically in markets with an established government framework for renewables and for which project finance is available (from commercial banks or multilateral development banks). The project sites and concessions have been secured and negotiations related to power sales and other project implementation agreements are in various stages of completion. Project equity: Project equity comprises of equity and shareholder loans in power plant companies. Scatec share of distribution from power plant companies: Include dividend on equity injected power plant companies, repayment of shareholder loan and proceeds from refinancing received by recourse group entities. Recourse Group: Means all entities in the Group, excluding renewable energy companies (each a recourse group company). Free cash at Group level Include cash in all entities in the Group, excluding cash held in renewable energy companies. Definition of project milestones Financial close (FC): The date on which all conditions precedent for drawdown of debt funding has been achieved and equity funding has been subscribed for, including execution of all project agreements.
Notice to proceed for commencement of construction of the power plant will normally be given directly thereafter. Projects in Scatec defined as "backlog" are classified as "under construction" upon achievement of financial close.
Commercial Operation Date (COD): A scheduled date when certain formal key milestones have been reached, typically including grid compliance, approval of metering systems and technical approval of a plant by independent engineers. Production volumes have reached normalised levels sold at the agreed off-taker agreement price. This milestone is regulated by the off-taker agreement with the power off-taker. In the quarterly report grid connection is used as a synonym to COD.
ESG performance indicators
Environmental and social assessments (% completed in new projects): Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), due diligence or baseline studies to identify potential environmental and social risks and impacts of our activities (in accordance with the IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles). GHG emissions avoided (in mill tonnes of CO2): Actual annual production from renewable power projects where Scatec has an ownership stake multiplied by the country and region-specific emissions factor (source IEA). Lost Time Incident Frequency (per mill hours): The number of lost time incidents per million hours worked for all renewable power projects where Scatec has operational control. Hours worked (mill hours - 12 months rolling): The total number of hours worked by employees and contractors for all renewable power projects where Scatec has operational control for the last 12 months. Female leaders (% of female in management positions): The total number of female managers as a percentage of all managers. Corruption incidents: The number of confirmed incidents of corruption from reports received through internal channels and via Scatec's publicly available whistleblower function (on the Company's corporate website) managed by an independent third party. Supplier ESG workshops (% of strategic suppliers): The number of ESG workshops with strategic suppliers defined as potential and contracted suppliers of key component categories, including solar modules, batteries, wind turbines, inverters and substructures.