Interim report 2H 2024Småkraft Group

Adjusted Power revenues is defined as Power revenues adjusted for Realised value change on energy derivatives. Småkraft uses this APM to visualize cash flow generated from power sales over time.

EBITDA is defined as operating profit (-loss) + depreciation of fixed assets and intangible assets + impairment of fixed assets and intangible assets. This APM is widely used by analysts comparing Norwegian Hydropower companies. Småkraft uses this APM to visualize performance over time irrespective of price.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating profit (-loss) + depreciation of fixed assets and intangible assets + impairment of fixed assets and intangible assets – unrealised value change on energy derivatives. Småkraft uses this APM to measure performance from operational activities. Unrealised value on energy derivatives is deducted in the adjusted figures as the value change on these derivatives usually be negatively correlated to value changes in future power production that is not recognised, thus creating an accounting mismatch that is not alleviated through hedge accounting. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating profit/loss and profit/loss before tax as an indicator of the company’s operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Nor is adjusted EBITDA underlying an alternative to cash flow from operating activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.