Tillkännagivande • 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. Tillkännagivande • 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. Tillkännagivande • 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. Reported Earnings • Jul 07
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr0.07 (vs kr0.18 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr0.07 (down from kr0.18 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: kr290.1m (up 36% from 2Q 2022). Net income: kr7.62m (down 62% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.6% (down from 9.4% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Apr 30
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr0.01 (vs kr0.05 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr0.01 (up from kr0.05 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: kr244.2m (up 13% from 1Q 2022). Net income: kr639.0k (up kr6.09m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.3% (up from net loss in 1Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr0.02 (vs kr0.53 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: kr0.02 (down from kr0.53 in FY 2021). Revenue: kr949.0m (up 10% from FY 2021). Net income: kr2.78m (down 95% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 6.8% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10.0% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Tillkännagivande • Dec 02
Q-Free ASA to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Final Results on Apr 27, 2023 Q-Free ASA announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 final results at 9:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Apr 27, 2023 Board Change • Nov 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. 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 11% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Jul 09
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 20% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Tillkännagivande • Jun 30
Q-Free ASA Appoints Thale Kuvås Solberg as Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors of Q-Free ASA announced the appointment of Thale Kuvås Solberg as Chief Executive Officer. hale Kuvås Solberg comes from the position as Chief Delivery Officer in Volue ASA and brings vast experience from JP Morgan, Ernst & Young Advisory and various executive positions in Sparebank 1 SMN. Solberg has also been a trusted board member in listed and unlisted companies in various industries and holds a MSc from Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and University of Southampton. Thale Kuvås Solberg is expected to assume the position at latest at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022. As announced on 5 January 2022, Håkon Volldal is stepping down as CEO effective as of 30 June. Until Solberg assumes the position as CEO, Trond Christensen will function as Q-Free’s interim CEO. Christensen joined Q-Free in November 2019 as interim CFO and has since March 2021 served as the company’s permanent CFO. During the period Christensen serves as interim CEO, Arne Kristian Hoset will function as interim CFO. Hoset joined Q-Free in September 2019 as Group Financial Director. Tillkännagivande • May 02
Q-Free ASA Reiterates Earnings Guidance for the Year 2025 Q-Free ASA reiterated earnings guidance for the year 2025. The company reiterates its 2025 ambitions of NOK 1.3 billion - NOK 1.5 billion in revenues. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2022 earnings released: kr0.05 loss per share (vs kr0.05 loss in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: kr0.05 loss per share (vs kr0.05 loss in 1Q 2021). Revenue: kr215.5m (up 13% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: kr5.45m (loss widened 34% from 1Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.9%, compared to a 26% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Board Change • Apr 27
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 24
Chairman of the Board recently bought €22k worth of stock On the 18th of March, Trond Valvik bought around 30k shares on-market at roughly €0.74 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. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 24
Chairman of the Board recently bought €22k worth of stock On the 18th of March, Trond Valvik bought around 30k shares on-market at roughly €0.74 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. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 23
Chairman of the Board recently bought €22k worth of stock On the 18th of March, Trond Valvik bought around 30k shares on-market at roughly €0.74 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. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 22
Chairman of the Board recently bought €22k worth of stock On the 18th of March, Trond Valvik bought around 30k shares on-market at roughly €0.74 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. Tillkännagivande • Feb 17
Q-Free ASA Reiterates Revenue Guidance for the Year 2025 Q-Free ASA reiterated revenue guidance for the year 2025. For the year, the company expects revenue to be in range of NOK 1.3 billion to NOK 1.5 billion. 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. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 11
Director recently bought €50k worth of stock On the 8th of December, Karin Sandsjo bought around 60k shares on-market at roughly €0.83 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €173k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. 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). Tillkännagivande • May 06
An unknown buyer cancelled the acquisition of Q-Free ASA (OB:QFR) from Rieberg & Soen AS and other shareholders for NOK 1.2 billion. An unknown buyer made a non-binding proposal to acquire Q-Free ASA (OB:QFR) from Rieberg & Soen AS and other shareholders for NOK 1.2 billion on May 4, 2021. The proposal indicates an offer price equal to NOK 14.40 per Q-Free share, with 60% consideration in shares in the buyer and 40% cash consideration. The largest shareholder, Rieberg & Soen AS holding 45.27% of the shares in Q-Free, appreciates and welcomes the interest in Q-Free, but is not willing to sell their shares on the proposed consideration structure and terms. The transaction is subject to completion of a satisfactory due diligence process, implicit minimum acceptance condition of more than 90% and the entering into of a definitive agreement. Consequently, the Board sees no reason to pursue this non-binding proposal further at this stage as a transaction cannot be implemented on the proposed terms.
An unknown buyer cancelled the acquisition of Q-Free ASA (OB:QFR) from Rieberg & Soen AS and other shareholders on May 4, 2021. Reported Earnings • May 02
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). Tillkännagivande • Apr 29
Q-Free Asa Provides Revenue Guidance for 2021 Q-Free ASA provides revenue guidance for 2021. The company reiterates its double-digit revenue growth ambition in 2021. Tillkännagivande • Mar 09
Q-Free Announces Traffic Management Contract in the USA - NOK 60 Million Q-Free has won a contract with West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) to deliver an upgraded statewide advanced traffic management solution (ATMS). WVDOH has been a customer of Q-Free's and used Q-Free's statewide ATMS since 2008. The contract is structured as an initial delivery in the first year with monthly recurring Operations & Maintenance revenues the following 7 years. Over the 8-year contract term, the total value will be approximately NOK 60 Million. Moreover, the contract allows for opportunities to generate additional revenues from delivery of new features, functionalities, and solutions over the contract period. Tillkännagivande • Mar 05
Q-Free ASA Appoints Trond Christensen as Its Permanent CFO Q-Free ASA has appointed Trond Christensen as its permanent CFO. Christensen has served as interim CFO since November 2019. Trond Christensen is a state authorized public accountant with more than 10 years of experience as CFO/CEO. His past work experience includes companies such as Jotun, Komplett, Brubakken, and Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner. Tillkännagivande • Feb 26
Ferde AS Awards Contract to Q-Free Q-Free has been awarded a contract with Ferde AS. The contract has an estimated value of NOK 40 million and comprises delivery of toll stations in Norway for E18 (Tvedestrand-Arendal) and E39 (Kristiansand-Lyngdal, Svegatjørn-Rådal) plus service and maintenance services for these stations over the next 15 years. The first toll stations will be delivered in 2021. Further deployments are expected in 2022 and 2024/2025. If options to purchase additional toll stations and corresponding service and maintenance services are exercised, the contract value could increase. 
