공시 • Oct 15
Q-Free ASA Announces Executive Changes Q-Free ASA announced that Thale Kuvås Solberg has resigned as President and will step down from this position with immediate effect. CFO Trond Christensen will until further be appointed as functioning President of Q-Free ASA. 공시 • Oct 14
Q-Free ASA Announces CEO Changes Q-Free ASA announced that Thale Kuvås Solberg has resigned as CEO and will step down from this position with immediate effect. CFO Trond Christensen will until further be appointed as functioning President and CEO of Q-Free ASA. 공시 • Oct 05
Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG.A) completed the acquisition of additional 62.8% stake in Q-Free ASA (OB:QFR) from Rieber & Søn As. Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG.A) entered into a conditional agreement to acquire an additional 62.8% stake in Q-Free ASA (OB:QFR) from Rieber & Søn As for approximately NOK 840 million on September 26, 2023. Subject to completion of the Transaction, Guardian Capital Group Limited will make an offer at NOK 12.00 per share for 69.84 million shares of Q-Free. Conditions for completion of the Transaction include, no material breach by Q-Free or Rieber of their undertakings in the Transaction Agreement, and The absence of a material adverse change. Guardian Capital Group Limited intends to make a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares in Q-Free upon acquiring more than 90% of the shares in the Company under the Mandatory Offer. Completion of the Transaction is expected to take place in early October 2023.
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS and Kirkland & Ellis are acting as legal advisors to Guardian. Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS is acting as legal advisor to Rieber. Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is acting as legal advisors to the Company. Harris Williams is acting as financial adviser to Guardian. DnB Bank ASA is acting as settlement agent to the Bidder.
Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG.A) completed the acquisition of additional 62.8% stake in Q-Free ASA (OB:QFR) from Rieber & Søn As on October 3, 2023. Board Change • Aug 14
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Director Camilla Amundsen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Nov 25
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 03
President & CEO recently bought kr269k worth of stock On the 28th of October, Thale Solberg bought around 45k shares on-market at roughly kr5.95 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Thale's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: kr0.01 loss per share (vs kr0.13 profit in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: kr0.01 loss per share (down from kr0.13 profit in 3Q 2021). Revenue: kr215.3m (up 5.6% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: kr1.36m (down 109% from profit in 3Q 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Board Change • Oct 21
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Board Change • Aug 09
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Reported Earnings • Jul 12
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr0.18 (vs kr0.13 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr0.18 (up from kr0.13 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: kr213.5m (down 16% from 2Q 2021). Net income: kr20.1m (up 41% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 9.4% (up from 5.7% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 17%, compared to a 8.8% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Board Change • Jul 12
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Board Change • Jun 16
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Board Change • May 04
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Board Change • Apr 07
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 22
Chairman of the Board recently bought kr214k worth of stock On the 18th of March, Trond Valvik bought around 30k shares on-market at roughly kr7.15 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Trond's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Board Change • Mar 09
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr0.53 (up from kr0.46 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: kr860.0m (down 3.3% from FY 2020). Net income: kr58.6m (up kr99.6m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Board Change • Jan 14
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 01
Chief Financial Officer recently bought kr97k worth of stock On the 29th of November, Trond Christensen bought around 12k shares on-market at roughly kr8.08 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Trond's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Board Change • Nov 19
Less than half of directors are independent There are 7 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 7 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (6 non-independent directors). Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2020. They were also the last independent director to join the board. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr0.13 (vs kr0.03 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a decent third quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr203.9m (down 3.1% from 3Q 2020). Net income: kr14.9m (up 389% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.3% (up from 1.4% in 3Q 2020). Board Change • Oct 29
Less than half of directors are independent There are 7 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 7 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (6 non-independent directors). Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2020. They were also the last independent director to join the board. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • Sep 10
Less than half of directors are independent There are 7 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 7 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Independent Director Ingeborg Hegstad is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2018. Independent Vice Chair of the Board Snorre Kjesbu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • May 04
First quarter 2021 earnings released: kr0.05 loss per share (vs kr0.15 loss in 1Q 2020) The company reported a decent first quarter result with reduced losses and improved control over expenses, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr191.5m (down 5.0% from 1Q 2020). Net loss: kr4.08m (loss narrowed 70% from 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. 공시 • Feb 10
Q-Free Announces Traffic Management Contract in the US - NOK 90 Million Q-Free s signgned a contract with a US customer to provide a new statewe advanced traffic management solution (ATMS).). The delivery will include Q-Free's OpenTMS software platform plus Traveler Information and Video Management solutions provided by partners. Over the potential 10-year contract term, the total estimated contract value is close to NOK 90 million. The initial delivery accounts for approximately 20% of the value and will be delivered in September this year. Recurring Operations & Maintenance revenues account for the remaining 80%. There will also be opportunities for additional work related to development of new features and functionality. 공시 • Feb 02
Q-Free Signs Tolling Contract in Sweden The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has signed a design and build contract with Q-Free to upgrade the Stockholm congestion tax system. The contract includes 10 years of service and maintenance and will have a value of at least NOK 130 million. The majority of the system deployment revenues is expected to materialize in 2021 and 2022. The Stockholm congestion tax system was originally delivered by Q-Free in 2005. For 15 years it has contributed to reduced congestion, improved air quality, and a modernization of road infrastructure in Stockholm. It will now be replaced with new and improved Q-Free technology including a new innovative camera platform and updated Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR/ANPR) software solutions. 공시 • Dec 31
Conduent Transportation LLC Selects Q-Free to Provide New York Toll Agencies with Q-Free's Intradaâ® Conduent Transportation LLC has selected Q-Free to provide New York Toll Agencies with Q-Free's Intrada® Insight automated license plate reading and manual image review application software. Q-Free's solutions will improve license plate video toll collection read accuracy and reduce costs. Under the 21-month initial contract, the system will process up to 200 million video-based license plate transactions per year with 99.95% accuracy and read automation rate. The contract has a minimum value of 15 MNOK and a maximum value of 18 MNOK if two voluntary extension options are exercised by Conduent. The Q-Free Intrada® Insight automated license plate reading (ALPR) application delivers predictable 24/7-performance with high accuracy automated machine vision and integrated human review plate read resulting in low-error rate plate reading for video toll revenue collection. The system applies advanced network learning and machine image processing technologies along with innovative manual image review processes to efficiently automate plate reads - especially complex U.S. license plates - across any size toll network. The system improves revenue collection, creates operating cost efficiencies, and reduces errors - in particular with respect to toll client billing errors. 공시 • Dec 04
Q-Free Receives Orders for Weigh-In-Motion Solutions in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia Q-Free has received orders for weigh-in-motion (WIM) solutions in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia with a total value of approximately 30 million NOK. Deliveries will start in 2020 and continue in 2021. Weigh-in-motion solutions enable vehicle weight monitoring and enforcement through a highly-effective targeting tool that ensures a significant percentage of overloaded vehicles are identified. Used in over 50 countries worldwide, Q-Free's cost-effective WIM systems are available for both high and low speed applications. WIM solutions are in demand these days as customers look to protect their roads and bridges infrastructure from the significant damage caused by overloaded vehicles, introducing concepts such as `pay by plate and weight'. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of kr68.1m, with losses widening by kr62.0m from the prior year. Total revenue was kr880.3m over the last 12 months, down 8.1% from the prior year. 공시 • Oct 10
Q-Free ASA Receives NOK 20 Million Order Q-Free ASA has received an order for tags from a customer in Chile. The contract has a value of approximately NOK 20 Million and will be delivered during 2021. 공시 • Oct 04
Q-Free Receives Extension of Tolling SW Contract - NOK 30 Million Q-Free received an extension order for tolling back-office SW services in Norway. The contract has a value of approximately NOK 30 million depending on transaction volumes and will ensure continued operation of Q-Free's system until mid-2021.