Aqualis ASA: Q1 2016 financial results

26 april 2016

Oslo, Norway - April 26, 2016:

Key highlights

Revenues of USD 6.9 million in Q1 2016 vs USD 11.4 million in Q1 2015
Operating loss (EBIT) of USD 1.5 million in Q1 2016 vs EBIT of USD 0.5 million in Q1 2015
The results have been hurt by weaker than expected market conditions in the oil and gas market and a consequently too low billing ratio. The trading conditions improved in March
Capacity and cost adjustments continue to take effect and being implemented across the group
Increased market push to secure new contracts/new clients with some good results
Strengthened market position within offshore wind market with 6 month outlook
Seasonal slowdown for ADLER Solar in the winter months but with positive 2016 outlook
Order back-log of USD 10.5 million vs USD 17.1 million a year earlier
Closing cash balance of USD 13.2 million vs USD 14.9 million a quarter earlier
Continued solid HSE performance, no lost time incidents during the quarter
193 employees1 vs 220 a quarter earlier

David Wells, CEO of Aqualis ASA said:

"The O&G market started the year slower and weaker than we expected, particularly in January and February, but we have been encouraged by the recent numbers of small consultancy opportunities that we are identifying and winning in this tight market.

Being adaptive and having the ability to respond quickly to market changes is the key going forwards given that opportunities are becoming increasingly competitive. Year 2016 is going to be challenging for the whole industry but there are some exciting opportunities. By contrast the markets for offshore renewables and solar have started the year firmly justifying our decision not to rely on a single market"

For more information, please see the attached first quarter 2016 report.

Morning program:

A presentation is scheduled the same day at 8:00 am CET at Carnegie's office at Grundingen 2, 0250 Oslo, Norway.

The presentation, held in English, will be webcasted live and available for replay shortly after . To watch the webcast over the internet, please visit Aqualis' web site, www.aqualis.no, at least 10 minutes early to to download and install any necessary software.

The earnings release concerning the first quarter 2016 results and a corresponding slide presentation will be posted on www.newsweb.no and on Aqualis' web site www.aqualis.no.

For further information, please contact:

Investors and financial media;
Kim Boman, CFO, Aqualis ASA
Telephone: +47 959 63 912
Email: kim.boman@aqualis.no

Other media enquiries:
Endre Johansen, Corporate Communications AS
Telephone: +47 41 61 06 05,
Email: endre.johansen@corpcom.no.

About Aqualis ASA
Aqualis ASA (OSE: Aqua) is a public company that, through its subsidiaries and associates, offers energy consultancy services to the global oil and gas, wind and solar sectors. The group employs experienced consultants in 22 offices in 15 countries worldwide. Aqualis ASA operates under three different brands: Aqualis Offshore, Offshore Wind Consultants and ADLER Solar. Aqualis Offshore is a specialized offshore marine and engineering consultancy firm, focusing on the shallow and deep-water offshore segments of the oil and gas industry. Offshore Wind Consultants is a globally focused consultancy providing independent services to the offshore renewables industry. ADLER Solar is a technical and engineering service provider for the global solar industry. Aqualis owns 49.9 percent of ADLER Solar.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Q1 16 report
Q1 16 presentation

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Source: Aqualis ASA via GlobeNewswire

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