Note 1\tGeneral information
The Atea Group (\u201cAtea\u201d) is the leading supplier of IT infrastructure solu-tions in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Atea is present in seven coun-tries \u2013 including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
The principal activities for the Group\u2019s various business areas are described in more details in Note 4\u2013 Segment information.
Atea ASA is a public limited company that is registered and domiciled in Norway. The office address is Karvesvingen 5, Oslo. Atea ASA is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange and had 11,433 shareholders as of 31 December 2025, compared with 9,846 shareholders at the start of the year.
These consolidated accounts were approved by the Board of Directors on the 19 March 2026.
The financial year for Atea commenced on January 1, 2025, and concluded on December 31, 2025.
Note that there may be figures and percentages that do not always add up correctly due to rounding differences.
Note 1\tGeneral information
The Atea Group (\u201cAtea\u201d) is the leading supplier of IT infrastructure solu-tions in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Atea is present in seven coun-tries \u2013 including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
The principal activities for the Group\u2019s various business areas are described in more details in Note 4\u2013 Segment information.
Atea ASA is a public limited company that is registered and domiciled in Norway. The office address is Karvesvingen 5, Oslo. Atea ASA is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange and had 11,433 shareholders as of 31 December 2025, compared with 9,846 shareholders at the start of the year.
These consolidated accounts were approved by the Board of Directors on the 19 March 2026.
The financial year for Atea commenced on January 1, 2025, and concluded on December 31, 2025.
Note that there may be figures and percentages that do not always add up correctly due to rounding differences.
Note 2Basis of preparation, critical accounting judgements and impact of prior period correction
2.1 Basis of the consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements of Atea have been prepared in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU, as well as additional Norwegian reporting requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Accounting Act, and include Atea ASA and subsidiaries in which Atea ASA, directly or indirectly, has a controlling interest through ownership interests or agreements. The consolidated financial state-ments have been prepared under the historical cost basis and modified by any revaluation of assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss according to the policies for the relevant areas. All the figures are presented in NOK and rounded to the closest million. Notice is given of any exceptions.
Going concern:
The directors have at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Significant accounting policies:
Accounting policies are included in the relevant notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.1.1 Foreign currency translation
2.1.1.1 Functional and presentation currencies
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Atea Group\u2019s entities are measured primarily using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional
currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Norwegian kroner (NOK), which is the functional and presentation currency of Atea ASA.
2.1.1.2 Transactions and balance sheet items
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising from the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.
2.2 Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards)
Changes in accounting policy and disclosures
New and amended standards adopted by the Group
No standards adopted by the Group for the first time for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2025 have a material impact on the Group.
New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted
Several new standards and amendments to standards and interpreta-tions are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. None of these is expected to have significant effect on the consolidated statements of the Group.
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, which replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements focuses on improving how information is communicated in financial statements to provide a better basis for analysis and comparison. Atea expect that the application of these amendments may have an impact on the groups consolidated financial statements in future periods. Key features include:
present specified categories and defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss
provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures (MPMs) in the notes to the financial statements
improved aggregation and disaggregation.
IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with earlier applications permitted. Atea will implement the standard from 1 January 2027. The standard is not expected to affect the primary reporting metric that is EBIT.
2.3 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of accounts in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards requires use of certain critical accounting estimates. In addi-tion, the application of the Atea\u2019s accounting principles requires that the management exercise judgment that have significant effects on the amounts recognized in the financial statements. Areas that contain a high degree of such discretionary assessments, or a high degree of complexity, or areas where the assumptions and estimates are of signif-icance to the consolidated accounts are described separately.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results can differ from estimates.
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are specified below. Important and critical judge-ments in applying the entity\u2019s accounting policies are also specified.
The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimations (which are presented separately below), that the directors have made in the process of applying the group\u2019s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in financial statements:
Revenue recognition - Note 5
Impairment of goodwill - Note 12
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting period that may have a signifi-cant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are discussed in Note 12regarding Goodwill.
2.4 Prior period correction
The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for 2024 and the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of 31 December 2024 have been restated due to the correction of accounting errors in Atea Denmark identified in prior years.
The errors relate to the incorrect periodization of accrued discounts to managed service customers (2014\u20132022) and misstatements in the accounting for customer claims and provisions associated with returned leased equipment (2020\u20132024). These errors resulted in
an overstatement of revenue and an understatement of liabilities in prior periods. The corrections have been made through retrospective restatement in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. The impact of the 2024-related errors has been recognized in the 2024 comparative figures, while the impact of earlier periods has been adjusted through equity as of 1 January 2024.
Impact on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income:
For full year 2024:
Revenue is reduced by NOK 4.9 million.
Cost of sales are increased by NOK 5.2 million.
Gross profit, EBITDA and Operating profit (EBIT) are reduced by NOK 10.2 million.
Tax is reduced by NOK 2.2 million.
Profit for the period is reduced by NOK 7.9 million.
Earnings per share are reduced by NOK 0.07 per share.
Impact on Atea\u2019s Consolidated Statement of Financial Position on 31 December 2024:
Other receivables are reduced by NOK 6.8 million.
Other current liabilities are increased by NOK 29.2 million.
Provisions are increased by NOK 44.5 million.
Tax payable is reduced by NOK 8.3 million.
Retained earnings and other reserves are reduced by NOK 72.1 million.
In addition to these changes, tax payable and tax receivable has been netted in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for 2024, meaning that tax receivable and tax payable are reduced by NOK 105 million.
2.5Significant accounting policies
Accounting policies are included in the relevant notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.1 Basis of the consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements of Atea have been prepared in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU, as well as additional Norwegian reporting requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Accounting Act, and include Atea ASA and subsidiaries in which Atea ASA, directly or indirectly, has a controlling interest through ownership interests or agreements. The consolidated financial state-ments have been prepared under the historical cost basis and modified by any revaluation of assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss according to the policies for the relevant areas. All the figures are presented in NOK and rounded to the closest million. Notice is given of any exceptions.
Going concern:
The directors have at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Significant accounting policies:
Accounting policies are included in the relevant notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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The directors have at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Significant accounting policies:
Accounting policies are included in the relevant notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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2.1.1.1 Functional and presentation currencies
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Atea Group\u2019s entities are measured primarily using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional
currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Norwegian kroner (NOK), which is the functional and presentation currency of Atea ASA.
2.1.1.2 Transactions and balance sheet items
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising from the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.
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Changes in accounting policy and disclosures
New and amended standards adopted by the Group
No standards adopted by the Group for the first time for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2025 have a material impact on the Group.
New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted
Several new standards and amendments to standards and interpreta-tions are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. None of these is expected to have significant effect on the consolidated statements of the Group.
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, which replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements focuses on improving how information is communicated in financial statements to provide a better basis for analysis and comparison. Atea expect that the application of these amendments may have an impact on the groups consolidated financial statements in future periods. Key features include:
present specified categories and defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss
provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures (MPMs) in the notes to the financial statements
improved aggregation and disaggregation.
IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with earlier applications permitted. Atea will implement the standard from 1 January 2027. The standard is not expected to affect the primary reporting metric that is EBIT.
2.4 Prior period correction
The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for 2024 and the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of 31 December 2024 have been restated due to the correction of accounting errors in Atea Denmark identified in prior years.
The errors relate to the incorrect periodization of accrued discounts to managed service customers (2014\u20132022) and misstatements in the accounting for customer claims and provisions associated with returned leased equipment (2020\u20132024). These errors resulted in
an overstatement of revenue and an understatement of liabilities in prior periods. The corrections have been made through retrospective restatement in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. The impact of the 2024-related errors has been recognized in the 2024 comparative figures, while the impact of earlier periods has been adjusted through equity as of 1 January 2024.
Impact on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income:
For full year 2024:
Revenue is reduced by NOK 4.9 million.
Cost of sales are increased by NOK 5.2 million.
Gross profit, EBITDA and Operating profit (EBIT) are reduced by NOK 10.2 million.
Tax is reduced by NOK 2.2 million.
Profit for the period is reduced by NOK 7.9 million.
Earnings per share are reduced by NOK 0.07 per share.
Impact on Atea\u2019s Consolidated Statement of Financial Position on 31 December 2024:
Other receivables are reduced by NOK 6.8 million.
Other current liabilities are increased by NOK 29.2 million.
Provisions are increased by NOK 44.5 million.
Tax payable is reduced by NOK 8.3 million.
Retained earnings and other reserves are reduced by NOK 72.1 million.
In addition to these changes, tax payable and tax receivable has been netted in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for 2024, meaning that tax receivable and tax payable are reduced by NOK 105 million.
2.5Significant accounting policies
Accounting policies are included in the relevant notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.2 Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards)
Changes in accounting policy and disclosures
New and amended standards adopted by the Group
No standards adopted by the Group for the first time for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2025 have a material impact on the Group.
New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted
Several new standards and amendments to standards and interpreta-tions are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. None of these is expected to have significant effect on the consolidated statements of the Group.
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, which replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements focuses on improving how information is communicated in financial statements to provide a better basis for analysis and comparison. Atea expect that the application of these amendments may have an impact on the groups consolidated financial statements in future periods. Key features include:
present specified categories and defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss
provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures (MPMs) in the notes to the financial statements
improved aggregation and disaggregation.
IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with earlier applications permitted. Atea will implement the standard from 1 January 2027. The standard is not expected to affect the primary reporting metric that is EBIT.
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The preparation of accounts in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards requires use of certain critical accounting estimates. In addi-tion, the application of the Atea\u2019s accounting principles requires that the management exercise judgment that have significant effects on the amounts recognized in the financial statements. Areas that contain a high degree of such discretionary assessments, or a high degree of complexity, or areas where the assumptions and estimates are of signif-icance to the consolidated accounts are described separately.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results can differ from estimates.
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are specified below. Important and critical judge-ments in applying the entity\u2019s accounting policies are also specified.
The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimations (which are presented separately below), that the directors have made in the process of applying the group\u2019s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in financial statements:
Revenue recognition - Note 5
Impairment of goodwill - Note 12
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting period that may have a signifi-cant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are discussed in Note 12regarding Goodwill.
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3.1Financial risk factors
The Group\u2019s activities cause different financial risks: market risk (including currency risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and floating interest rate risk. The group\u2019s overall risk management plan focuses on the unpredictability of the capital markets and attempts to minimise the potential negative effects on the group\u2019s financial results.
The Group seeks to minimise the effects of these risks in the daily operations by using derivative financial instruments to hedge these risk exposures. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Treasury policy approved by the Board of Directors, which provide written prin-ciples on foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, the use of financial derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments, and the investment of excess liquidity. The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.
3.1.1 Hedging
The Group has elected not to adopt to the hedge accounting, and the requirements for documentation regarding the approach to hedge effectiveness in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
The Group is only using Cash flow hedges. The hedging instruments are recognized in the statement of financial position and measured at fair value through the income statement.
3.1.2 Market risk
The Group\u2019s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates (see below). The Group enters forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk arising mainly from purchase of goods.
Market risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis. There has been no change to the Group\u2019s exposure to market risks or the manner in which these risks are managed and measured.
3.1.3 Foreign exchange risk
The company has investments in foreign subsidiaries, whose net assets are exposed to foreign currency translation risk.
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk in multiple foreign currencies. This risk is particularly relevant with respect to the Swedish krone (SEK), Danish krone (DKK), Euro (EUR), and US dollar (USD). Foreign exchange risk arises from future commer-cial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations.
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognised assets or liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity\u2019s functional currency. Atea\u2019s main foreign currency exposure is from purchases of goods denominated in foreign currency. Parent company Atea ASA is exposed to foreign currency risk due to dividends from its subsidiaries.
There is a transactional risk that a company will suffer a loss due to change in currency rate in the period between accepted order and payment to supplier, or from approving dividends and dividends being paid. Moreover, conversion risk arises in the company\u2019s balance sheet due to the translation of assets or liabilities in foreign currency.
Sensitivity analysis for currency translation risk is prepared at least once a year. Latest sensitivity analysis of balance sheet (equity) for -10%/ +10% fluctuations in foreign currency rates where the company has a net asset (or liability) exposure shows that possible effect is NOK 37 million in 2025 (NOK 11 million in 2024). The change in possible effect from 2024 to 2025 is mainly due to higher financial liabilities in NOK currency.
Translation risk is arising mainly from cash/overdraft, trade payables, trade receivables balances in foreign currencies.
Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved policy parame-ters utilising forward foreign exchange contracts.
Outstanding committed forward foreignexchange contracts at 31 December:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Forward exchange contracts, notional amount | 4,528 | 2,957 |
Forward exchange contracts, fair value | 530 | 252 |
All outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31 December 2025 have maturity in 2026.
The positions are mainly buy positions against US dollars.
3.1.4 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash in hand and deposits in bank. Cash equivalents are short-term liquid investments that can be converted into cash within three months, and which contain insignificant risk elements. Bank over-drafts are presented within interest-bearing current liabilities on the balance sheet. Cash restricted for use comprises cash and cash equiv-alents which are not available for general use by the Group. For Atea, this is mainly related to pledge of separate bank accounts related to the securitization contract organized by a bank.
3.1.5 Interest rate risk management
The interest on deposits and loans has a maturity of less than 12 months. As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group\u2019s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group\u2019s interest rate risk arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at floating rate of interest expose the Group\u2019s cash flow to interest rate risk.
Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk is prepared at least once a year. Latest sensitivity analysis of balance sheet (equity) for -2%/ +2% fluc-tuations in interest rates where the company has a net asset (or liability) exposure shows that possible effect is NOK 24 million at 31 December 2025 (NOK 28 million at 31 December 2024). Due to low effect of interest rate changes to profit (loss), Atea accepts interest rate risk and does not use hedging instruments to mitigate it.
The Group is exposed to interest rate changes with respect to loans based on the following repricing structure:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
6 months or less | 4 | 4 |
6-12 months | - | - |
1-5 years | 588 | 588 |
More than 5 years | - | - |
Total | 592 | 593 |
Interest on the date of the balance sheet was as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Long-term loans | ||
EIB loan | 5.4% | 5.8% |
Short-term loans | ||
Securitization - sale of receivables | 3.3% | 3.9% |
Securitization - uncommited facility secured by receivables | 3.7% | 4.3% |
Overdraft facility | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Average weighted interest rate | 3.8% | 4.4% |
3.1.6 Credit risk management
Atea has for years had modest losses on trade debtors. New customers must be approved before they are granted credit. The responsibility for granting credit is decentralised to each operating unit. The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk, since the customer base is large and unrelated. A major part of the customers are within the public sector.
Provisions for losses are accounted for when there are indicators of expected losses. These indicators include:
In-active accounts
Bankruptcy
Hand over accounts to debt collectors or lawyers
Formal arrangements on arrear debt
Debt ageing more than 180 days (flat rate valuation adjustment)
In addition, provision for credit losses are accounted for based on flat-rate valuation adjustments (general provision) by using a provision matrix. The amount is examined as of every closing date. The matrix is supported by historical credit loss experience of trade receivables, adjusted as appropriate to reflect current conditions and estimates of future economic conditions.
The flat-rate reduction in value for Atea Group is following.
Public sector:\tNo provision
Top 50 customers:\tIndividual (based on outstanding amount)
Flat rate valuation adjustment:
180-270 days overdue:\t25%
270-360 days overdue:\t50%
More than 360 days overdue:\t100%
Derivative counterparties and bank deposits are limited to high-credit-quality financial institutions.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. The facility enables Atea to sell specified receivables of up to NOK 1,900 million, and customers credit risk is transferred when receiv-able is sold. Although the credit risk is transferred when the receivables are sold, the securitization arrangement still carries a risk that cash collections from the sold receivables may be delayed or differ from expectations, which could affect short-term liquidity for the Group. See Note 17for more information.
The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
3.1.7 Liquidity risk management
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Group Treasury aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
Group\u2019s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities is disclosed in Note 17.
Details of additional undrawn facilities that the Group has at its disposal to further reduce liquidity risk are set in Note 17and the APM.
3.2 Capital management
The Group manages its capital to secure the ongoing operations of the companies in the Group and to maximise the shareholders\u2019 return. This is accomplished through a healthy balance between liabilities, equity and earnings. Atea assesses its operational gearing (net inter-est-bearing liabilities/operating profit before depreciation) and the Group\u2019s equity ratio on an ongoing basis.
The Group\u2019s target is to have an adjusted equity ratio1of 20% or more and maximum operational gearing of 2.5. At the end of 2025 the Group had an adjusted equity ratio of 22.9% (22.3% in 2024).
1Atea\u2019s adjusted equity ratio is defined as its equity as a percentage of its adjusted total assets. See APMfor more information.
Note 3Financial risk and capital management
3.1Financial risk factors
The Group\u2019s activities cause different financial risks: market risk (including currency risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and floating interest rate risk. The group\u2019s overall risk management plan focuses on the unpredictability of the capital markets and attempts to minimise the potential negative effects on the group\u2019s financial results.
The Group seeks to minimise the effects of these risks in the daily operations by using derivative financial instruments to hedge these risk exposures. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Treasury policy approved by the Board of Directors, which provide written prin-ciples on foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, the use of financial derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments, and the investment of excess liquidity. The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.
3.1.1 Hedging
The Group has elected not to adopt to the hedge accounting, and the requirements for documentation regarding the approach to hedge effectiveness in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
The Group is only using Cash flow hedges. The hedging instruments are recognized in the statement of financial position and measured at fair value through the income statement.
3.1.2 Market risk
The Group\u2019s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates (see below). The Group enters forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk arising mainly from purchase of goods.
Market risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis. There has been no change to the Group\u2019s exposure to market risks or the manner in which these risks are managed and measured.
3.1.3 Foreign exchange risk
The company has investments in foreign subsidiaries, whose net assets are exposed to foreign currency translation risk.
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk in multiple foreign currencies. This risk is particularly relevant with respect to the Swedish krone (SEK), Danish krone (DKK), Euro (EUR), and US dollar (USD). Foreign exchange risk arises from future commer-cial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations.
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognised assets or liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity\u2019s functional currency. Atea\u2019s main foreign currency exposure is from purchases of goods denominated in foreign currency. Parent company Atea ASA is exposed to foreign currency risk due to dividends from its subsidiaries.
There is a transactional risk that a company will suffer a loss due to change in currency rate in the period between accepted order and payment to supplier, or from approving dividends and dividends being paid. Moreover, conversion risk arises in the company\u2019s balance sheet due to the translation of assets or liabilities in foreign currency.
Sensitivity analysis for currency translation risk is prepared at least once a year. Latest sensitivity analysis of balance sheet (equity) for -10%/ +10% fluctuations in foreign currency rates where the company has a net asset (or liability) exposure shows that possible effect is NOK 37 million in 2025 (NOK 11 million in 2024). The change in possible effect from 2024 to 2025 is mainly due to higher financial liabilities in NOK currency.
Translation risk is arising mainly from cash/overdraft, trade payables, trade receivables balances in foreign currencies.
Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved policy parame-ters utilising forward foreign exchange contracts.
Outstanding committed forward foreignexchange contracts at 31 December:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Forward exchange contracts, notional amount | 4,528 | 2,957 |
Forward exchange contracts, fair value | 530 | 252 |
All outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31 December 2025 have maturity in 2026.
The positions are mainly buy positions against US dollars.
3.1.4 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash in hand and deposits in bank. Cash equivalents are short-term liquid investments that can be converted into cash within three months, and which contain insignificant risk elements. Bank over-drafts are presented within interest-bearing current liabilities on the balance sheet. Cash restricted for use comprises cash and cash equiv-alents which are not available for general use by the Group. For Atea, this is mainly related to pledge of separate bank accounts related to the securitization contract organized by a bank.
3.1.5 Interest rate risk management
The interest on deposits and loans has a maturity of less than 12 months. As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group\u2019s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group\u2019s interest rate risk arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at floating rate of interest expose the Group\u2019s cash flow to interest rate risk.
Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk is prepared at least once a year. Latest sensitivity analysis of balance sheet (equity) for -2%/ +2% fluc-tuations in interest rates where the company has a net asset (or liability) exposure shows that possible effect is NOK 24 million at 31 December 2025 (NOK 28 million at 31 December 2024). Due to low effect of interest rate changes to profit (loss), Atea accepts interest rate risk and does not use hedging instruments to mitigate it.
The Group is exposed to interest rate changes with respect to loans based on the following repricing structure:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
6 months or less | 4 | 4 |
6-12 months | - | - |
1-5 years | 588 | 588 |
More than 5 years | - | - |
Total | 592 | 593 |
Interest on the date of the balance sheet was as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Long-term loans | ||
EIB loan | 5.4% | 5.8% |
Short-term loans | ||
Securitization - sale of receivables | 3.3% | 3.9% |
Securitization - uncommited facility secured by receivables | 3.7% | 4.3% |
Overdraft facility | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Average weighted interest rate | 3.8% | 4.4% |
3.1.6 Credit risk management
Atea has for years had modest losses on trade debtors. New customers must be approved before they are granted credit. The responsibility for granting credit is decentralised to each operating unit. The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk, since the customer base is large and unrelated. A major part of the customers are within the public sector.
Provisions for losses are accounted for when there are indicators of expected losses. These indicators include:
In-active accounts
Bankruptcy
Hand over accounts to debt collectors or lawyers
Formal arrangements on arrear debt
Debt ageing more than 180 days (flat rate valuation adjustment)
In addition, provision for credit losses are accounted for based on flat-rate valuation adjustments (general provision) by using a provision matrix. The amount is examined as of every closing date. The matrix is supported by historical credit loss experience of trade receivables, adjusted as appropriate to reflect current conditions and estimates of future economic conditions.
The flat-rate reduction in value for Atea Group is following.
Public sector:\tNo provision
Top 50 customers:\tIndividual (based on outstanding amount)
Flat rate valuation adjustment:
180-270 days overdue:\t25%
270-360 days overdue:\t50%
More than 360 days overdue:\t100%
Derivative counterparties and bank deposits are limited to high-credit-quality financial institutions.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. The facility enables Atea to sell specified receivables of up to NOK 1,900 million, and customers credit risk is transferred when receiv-able is sold. Although the credit risk is transferred when the receivables are sold, the securitization arrangement still carries a risk that cash collections from the sold receivables may be delayed or differ from expectations, which could affect short-term liquidity for the Group. See Note 17for more information.
The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
3.1.7 Liquidity risk management
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Group Treasury aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
Group\u2019s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities is disclosed in Note 17.
Details of additional undrawn facilities that the Group has at its disposal to further reduce liquidity risk are set in Note 17and the APM.
3.2 Capital management
The Group manages its capital to secure the ongoing operations of the companies in the Group and to maximise the shareholders\u2019 return. This is accomplished through a healthy balance between liabilities, equity and earnings. Atea assesses its operational gearing (net inter-est-bearing liabilities/operating profit before depreciation) and the Group\u2019s equity ratio on an ongoing basis.
The Group\u2019s target is to have an adjusted equity ratio1of 20% or more and maximum operational gearing of 2.5. At the end of 2025 the Group had an adjusted equity ratio of 22.9% (22.3% in 2024).
1Atea\u2019s adjusted equity ratio is defined as its equity as a percentage of its adjusted total assets. See APMfor more information.
3.1.1 Hedging
The Group has elected not to adopt to the hedge accounting, and the requirements for documentation regarding the approach to hedge effectiveness in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
The Group is only using Cash flow hedges. The hedging instruments are recognized in the statement of financial position and measured at fair value through the income statement.
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The Group\u2019s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates (see below). The Group enters forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk arising mainly from purchase of goods.
Market risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis. There has been no change to the Group\u2019s exposure to market risks or the manner in which these risks are managed and measured.
3.1.5 Interest rate risk management
The interest on deposits and loans has a maturity of less than 12 months. As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group\u2019s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group\u2019s interest rate risk arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at floating rate of interest expose the Group\u2019s cash flow to interest rate risk.
Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk is prepared at least once a year. Latest sensitivity analysis of balance sheet (equity) for -2%/ +2% fluc-tuations in interest rates where the company has a net asset (or liability) exposure shows that possible effect is NOK 24 million at 31 December 2025 (NOK 28 million at 31 December 2024). Due to low effect of interest rate changes to profit (loss), Atea accepts interest rate risk and does not use hedging instruments to mitigate it.
The Group is exposed to interest rate changes with respect to loans based on the following repricing structure:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
6 months or less | 4 | 4 |
6-12 months | - | - |
1-5 years | 588 | 588 |
More than 5 years | - | - |
Total | 592 | 593 |
Interest on the date of the balance sheet was as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Long-term loans | ||
EIB loan | 5.4% | 5.8% |
Short-term loans | ||
Securitization - sale of receivables | 3.3% | 3.9% |
Securitization - uncommited facility secured by receivables | 3.7% | 4.3% |
Overdraft facility | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Average weighted interest rate | 3.8% | 4.4% |
Note 26\tConsideration of climate and nature-related risks
In preparing these financial statements, Atea assessed climate and nature-related risks and opportunities as part of its governance, strategy and risk management processes. In 2024, we conducted a comprehen-sive climate scenario analysis aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The analysis was designed to assess how different climate futures\u2014specifically a low-emission (SSP1-2.6) and a high-emission (SSP5-8.5) scenario\u2014could affect the resilience of Atea\u2019s business model, including data centers, offices and value chain operations. By examining the poten-tial impacts of these scenarios on our key assets and operations, the analysis provided insight into material physical and transition risks and opportunities and their interaction with Atea\u2019s overall strategy and busi-ness model.
Building on this work, in 2025 we applied the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) LEAP approach to evaluate dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities across our value chain. Both analyses were integrated into a double materiality assessment under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). These assessments concluded that no material climate- or nature-related risks or opportunities are expected to affect Atea\u2019s business, strategy or financial planning in the short-, medium- or long-term. Our operations are located in low-risk regions for extreme weather and biodiversity loss, and our diversified vendor base further mitigates supply chain exposure.
As part of our Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, Atea successfully achieved its goal of sourcing 100% renewable elec-tricity by 2025 and will maintain this through 2030. Supplier engage-ment remains central to addressing Scope 3 emissions and mitigating
upstream environmental risks. While these actions support our long-term net-zero ambition, they do not create a constructive obligation under IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards.
There has been no material impact identified on financial reporting judgments and estimates. In particular, the following areas were considered:
Going concern and viability of the Group over the next three years
Cash flow forecasts used in impairment assessments of non-current assets, including goodwill
Carrying value and useful economic lives of property, plant, and equipment
Potential disruptions from extreme weather events or ecosystem degradation, which are assessed as low risk given Atea\u2019s operations in low-risk countries and diversified vendor base.
While no material impact is currently expected, management acknowl-edges that evolving regulation or environmental conditions could affect future estimates. Disclosures will be updated as guidance develops. More information on our Transition plan and environmental targets is provided in section E1 of this report.
3.1.3 Foreign exchange risk
The company has investments in foreign subsidiaries, whose net assets are exposed to foreign currency translation risk.
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk in multiple foreign currencies. This risk is particularly relevant with respect to the Swedish krone (SEK), Danish krone (DKK), Euro (EUR), and US dollar (USD). Foreign exchange risk arises from future commer-cial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations.
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognised assets or liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity\u2019s functional currency. Atea\u2019s main foreign currency exposure is from purchases of goods denominated in foreign currency. Parent company Atea ASA is exposed to foreign currency risk due to dividends from its subsidiaries.
There is a transactional risk that a company will suffer a loss due to change in currency rate in the period between accepted order and payment to supplier, or from approving dividends and dividends being paid. Moreover, conversion risk arises in the company\u2019s balance sheet due to the translation of assets or liabilities in foreign currency.
Sensitivity analysis for currency translation risk is prepared at least once a year. Latest sensitivity analysis of balance sheet (equity) for -10%/ +10% fluctuations in foreign currency rates where the company has a net asset (or liability) exposure shows that possible effect is NOK 37 million in 2025 (NOK 11 million in 2024). The change in possible effect from 2024 to 2025 is mainly due to higher financial liabilities in NOK currency.
Translation risk is arising mainly from cash/overdraft, trade payables, trade receivables balances in foreign currencies.
Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved policy parame-ters utilising forward foreign exchange contracts.
Outstanding committed forward foreignexchange contracts at 31 December:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Forward exchange contracts, notional amount | 4,528 | 2,957 |
Forward exchange contracts, fair value | 530 | 252 |
All outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31 December 2025 have maturity in 2026.
The positions are mainly buy positions against US dollars.
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Cash includes cash in hand and deposits in bank. Cash equivalents are short-term liquid investments that can be converted into cash within three months, and which contain insignificant risk elements. Bank over-drafts are presented within interest-bearing current liabilities on the balance sheet. Cash restricted for use comprises cash and cash equiv-alents which are not available for general use by the Group. For Atea, this is mainly related to pledge of separate bank accounts related to the securitization contract organized by a bank.
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Atea has for years had modest losses on trade debtors. New customers must be approved before they are granted credit. The responsibility for granting credit is decentralised to each operating unit. The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk, since the customer base is large and unrelated. A major part of the customers are within the public sector.
Provisions for losses are accounted for when there are indicators of expected losses. These indicators include:
In-active accounts
Bankruptcy
Hand over accounts to debt collectors or lawyers
Formal arrangements on arrear debt
Debt ageing more than 180 days (flat rate valuation adjustment)
In addition, provision for credit losses are accounted for based on flat-rate valuation adjustments (general provision) by using a provision matrix. The amount is examined as of every closing date. The matrix is supported by historical credit loss experience of trade receivables, adjusted as appropriate to reflect current conditions and estimates of future economic conditions.
The flat-rate reduction in value for Atea Group is following.
Public sector:\tNo provision
Top 50 customers:\tIndividual (based on outstanding amount)
Flat rate valuation adjustment:
180-270 days overdue:\t25%
270-360 days overdue:\t50%
More than 360 days overdue:\t100%
Derivative counterparties and bank deposits are limited to high-credit-quality financial institutions.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. The facility enables Atea to sell specified receivables of up to NOK 1,900 million, and customers credit risk is transferred when receiv-able is sold. Although the credit risk is transferred when the receivables are sold, the securitization arrangement still carries a risk that cash collections from the sold receivables may be delayed or differ from expectations, which could affect short-term liquidity for the Group. See Note 17for more information.
The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
3.1.7 Liquidity risk management
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Group Treasury aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
Group\u2019s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities is disclosed in Note 17.
Details of additional undrawn facilities that the Group has at its disposal to further reduce liquidity risk are set in Note 17and the APM.
3.2 Capital management
The Group manages its capital to secure the ongoing operations of the companies in the Group and to maximise the shareholders\u2019 return. This is accomplished through a healthy balance between liabilities, equity and earnings. Atea assesses its operational gearing (net inter-est-bearing liabilities/operating profit before depreciation) and the Group\u2019s equity ratio on an ongoing basis.
The Group\u2019s target is to have an adjusted equity ratio1of 20% or more and maximum operational gearing of 2.5. At the end of 2025 the Group had an adjusted equity ratio of 22.9% (22.3% in 2024).
1Atea\u2019s adjusted equity ratio is defined as its equity as a percentage of its adjusted total assets. See APMfor more information.
Note 4Segment information
Accounting policies
Atea\u2019s business segment reporting is primarily by geography. A geographical business segment is engaged in providing products or services within a country or region that are subject to risks and returns that are different from other geographical segments.
The Group\u2019s executives (CEO/CFO) perform financial planning and business control in each geographical business segment as well as in separate shared service units that deliver products and services inter-nally to other geographical segments. Each business unit is followed on different revenue and cost streams, but the primary reporting metric is EBIT.
Atea is located in 88 cities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with over 8,000 employees. For management and reporting purposes, the Group is organized within these geographical areas. The performance of these geographical areas are evaluated on a regular basis by Atea\u2019s Executive team, consisting of among others the Managing Directors of each geographical segment.
In addition to the geographical areas, the Group operates Shared Services functions (Atea Logistics, Atea Global Services, Atea Group Functions, Atea Service Center AB and AppXite) and central administra-tion. These costs are reported separately as Group Shared Service and Group cost.
Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm\u2019s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Gross sales | 14,010 | 24,951 | 14,199 | 4,824 | 2,568 | 12,278 | -12,663 | 60,167 |
Revenue | 9,396 | 14,251 | 8,326 | 3,538 | 2,113 | 12,171 | -12,418 | 37,376 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,795 | -13,350 | -8,035 | -3,395 | -1,921 | -11,989 | 12,265 | -35,220 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -141 | -192 | -194 | -40 | -80 | -131 | 0 | -779 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 460 | 709 | 97 | 102 | 112 | 51 | -154 | 1,377 |
Net financial items | -237 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 1,140 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,791 | 2,646 | 1,481 | 578 | 779 | 880 | 10 | 8,165 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Gross sales | 12,970 | 21,949 | 12,373 | 4,811 | 2,017 | 10,299 | -10,562 | 53,857 |
Revenue | 8,800 | 12,756 | 7,859 | 3,581 | 1,723 | 10,199 | -10,341 | 34,578 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,254 | -12,027 | -7,600 | -3,432 | -1,551 | -10,033 | 10,216 | -32,680 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -136 | -181 | -196 | -33 | -78 | -111 | 0 | -736 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 410 | 547 | 63 | 116 | 94 | 56 | -125 | 1,161 |
Net financial items | -170 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 992 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,775 | 2,623 | 1,432 | 546 | 739 | 865 | 9 | 7,989 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Assets | 6,709 | 5,951 | 4,097 | 1,061 | 1,311 | 9,483 | -7,271 | 21,341 |
Liabilities | 5,289 | 5,771 | 3,415 | 926 | 712 | 9,306 | -8,618 | 16,800 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 83 | 55 | 85 | 21 | 61 | 132 | 0 | 436 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden1 | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Assets | 6,546 | 5,291 | 4,551 | 1,035 | 1,088 | 8,517 | -6,031 | 20,997 |
Liabilities | 5,229 | 5,173 | 3,894 | 911 | 561 | 8,346 | -7,467 | 16,646 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 77 | 92 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 136 | 0 | 431 |
Operating revenues by category:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Product revenue | 27,473 | 25,208 |
Services revenue | 9,904 | 9,370 |
Total revenue | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 4Segment information
Accounting policies
Atea\u2019s business segment reporting is primarily by geography. A geographical business segment is engaged in providing products or services within a country or region that are subject to risks and returns that are different from other geographical segments.
The Group\u2019s executives (CEO/CFO) perform financial planning and business control in each geographical business segment as well as in separate shared service units that deliver products and services inter-nally to other geographical segments. Each business unit is followed on different revenue and cost streams, but the primary reporting metric is EBIT.
Atea is located in 88 cities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with over 8,000 employees. For management and reporting purposes, the Group is organized within these geographical areas. The performance of these geographical areas are evaluated on a regular basis by Atea\u2019s Executive team, consisting of among others the Managing Directors of each geographical segment.
In addition to the geographical areas, the Group operates Shared Services functions (Atea Logistics, Atea Global Services, Atea Group Functions, Atea Service Center AB and AppXite) and central administra-tion. These costs are reported separately as Group Shared Service and Group cost.
Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm\u2019s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Gross sales | 14,010 | 24,951 | 14,199 | 4,824 | 2,568 | 12,278 | -12,663 | 60,167 |
Revenue | 9,396 | 14,251 | 8,326 | 3,538 | 2,113 | 12,171 | -12,418 | 37,376 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,795 | -13,350 | -8,035 | -3,395 | -1,921 | -11,989 | 12,265 | -35,220 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -141 | -192 | -194 | -40 | -80 | -131 | 0 | -779 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 460 | 709 | 97 | 102 | 112 | 51 | -154 | 1,377 |
Net financial items | -237 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 1,140 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,791 | 2,646 | 1,481 | 578 | 779 | 880 | 10 | 8,165 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Gross sales | 12,970 | 21,949 | 12,373 | 4,811 | 2,017 | 10,299 | -10,562 | 53,857 |
Revenue | 8,800 | 12,756 | 7,859 | 3,581 | 1,723 | 10,199 | -10,341 | 34,578 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,254 | -12,027 | -7,600 | -3,432 | -1,551 | -10,033 | 10,216 | -32,680 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -136 | -181 | -196 | -33 | -78 | -111 | 0 | -736 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 410 | 547 | 63 | 116 | 94 | 56 | -125 | 1,161 |
Net financial items | -170 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 992 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,775 | 2,623 | 1,432 | 546 | 739 | 865 | 9 | 7,989 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Assets | 6,709 | 5,951 | 4,097 | 1,061 | 1,311 | 9,483 | -7,271 | 21,341 |
Liabilities | 5,289 | 5,771 | 3,415 | 926 | 712 | 9,306 | -8,618 | 16,800 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 83 | 55 | 85 | 21 | 61 | 132 | 0 | 436 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden1 | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Assets | 6,546 | 5,291 | 4,551 | 1,035 | 1,088 | 8,517 | -6,031 | 20,997 |
Liabilities | 5,229 | 5,173 | 3,894 | 911 | 561 | 8,346 | -7,467 | 16,646 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 77 | 92 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 136 | 0 | 431 |
Operating revenues by category:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Product revenue | 27,473 | 25,208 |
Services revenue | 9,904 | 9,370 |
Total revenue | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 4Segment information
Accounting policies
Atea\u2019s business segment reporting is primarily by geography. A geographical business segment is engaged in providing products or services within a country or region that are subject to risks and returns that are different from other geographical segments.
The Group\u2019s executives (CEO/CFO) perform financial planning and business control in each geographical business segment as well as in separate shared service units that deliver products and services inter-nally to other geographical segments. Each business unit is followed on different revenue and cost streams, but the primary reporting metric is EBIT.
Atea is located in 88 cities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with over 8,000 employees. For management and reporting purposes, the Group is organized within these geographical areas. The performance of these geographical areas are evaluated on a regular basis by Atea\u2019s Executive team, consisting of among others the Managing Directors of each geographical segment.
In addition to the geographical areas, the Group operates Shared Services functions (Atea Logistics, Atea Global Services, Atea Group Functions, Atea Service Center AB and AppXite) and central administra-tion. These costs are reported separately as Group Shared Service and Group cost.
Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm\u2019s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Gross sales | 14,010 | 24,951 | 14,199 | 4,824 | 2,568 | 12,278 | -12,663 | 60,167 |
Revenue | 9,396 | 14,251 | 8,326 | 3,538 | 2,113 | 12,171 | -12,418 | 37,376 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,795 | -13,350 | -8,035 | -3,395 | -1,921 | -11,989 | 12,265 | -35,220 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -141 | -192 | -194 | -40 | -80 | -131 | 0 | -779 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 460 | 709 | 97 | 102 | 112 | 51 | -154 | 1,377 |
Net financial items | -237 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 1,140 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,791 | 2,646 | 1,481 | 578 | 779 | 880 | 10 | 8,165 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Gross sales | 12,970 | 21,949 | 12,373 | 4,811 | 2,017 | 10,299 | -10,562 | 53,857 |
Revenue | 8,800 | 12,756 | 7,859 | 3,581 | 1,723 | 10,199 | -10,341 | 34,578 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,254 | -12,027 | -7,600 | -3,432 | -1,551 | -10,033 | 10,216 | -32,680 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -136 | -181 | -196 | -33 | -78 | -111 | 0 | -736 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 410 | 547 | 63 | 116 | 94 | 56 | -125 | 1,161 |
Net financial items | -170 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 992 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,775 | 2,623 | 1,432 | 546 | 739 | 865 | 9 | 7,989 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Assets | 6,709 | 5,951 | 4,097 | 1,061 | 1,311 | 9,483 | -7,271 | 21,341 |
Liabilities | 5,289 | 5,771 | 3,415 | 926 | 712 | 9,306 | -8,618 | 16,800 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 83 | 55 | 85 | 21 | 61 | 132 | 0 | 436 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden1 | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Assets | 6,546 | 5,291 | 4,551 | 1,035 | 1,088 | 8,517 | -6,031 | 20,997 |
Liabilities | 5,229 | 5,173 | 3,894 | 911 | 561 | 8,346 | -7,467 | 16,646 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 77 | 92 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 136 | 0 | 431 |
Operating revenues by category:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Product revenue | 27,473 | 25,208 |
Services revenue | 9,904 | 9,370 |
Total revenue | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
In the following table, the major revenue lines are disaggregated by geographical areas as disclosed in our segment information (Note 4and APM).
Product revenue is recognised at a point in time, while service revenue is recognised over time. Figures are in local currency and does not include eliminations, except for Atea Group.
1. Product revenue
1.1 Hardware
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 6,478 | 6,034 |
Sweden | SEK | 9,095 | 8,485 |
Denmark | DKK | 3,597 | 3,321 |
Finland | EUR | 245 | 250 |
The Baltics | EUR | 120 | 91 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 10,793 | 8,901 |
Atea Group | NOK | 25,974 | 23,817 |
1.2 Software
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 364 | 377 |
Sweden | SEK | 663 | 603 |
Denmark | DKK | 179 | 176 |
Finland | EUR | 9 | 8 |
The Baltics | EUR | 4 | 2 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 5 | 5 |
Atea Group | NOK | 1,498 | 1,390 |
1Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
2. Services revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 2,554 | 2,389 |
Sweden | SEK | 3,681 | 3,461 |
Denmark | DKK | 1,527 | 1,541 |
Finland | EUR | 48 | 50 |
The Baltics | EUR | 56 | 55 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 1,373 | 1,294 |
Atea Group | NOK | 9,904 | 9,370 |
3. Total revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 9,396 | 8,800 |
Sweden | SEK | 13,439 | 12,548 |
Denmark | DKK | 5,303 | 5,037 |
Finland | EUR | 302 | 308 |
The Baltics | EUR | 180 | 148 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 12,171 | 10,199 |
Atea Group | NOK | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
Contract balances:
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Receivables, which are included | ||
Trade receivables1 | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Contract assets2 | 418 | 412 |
Contract liabilities3 | 1,495 | 1,484 |
1See Note 14for an ageing analysis of receivables and description of the changes in receivables.
2The contract assets primarily relates to revenues accrued, but not invoiced. Contract assets are recognised for performance obligations satisfied over time, mainly from services and projects where progress is measured over time.The contract assets are transferred to Trade receivables when the rights to receive payment become unconditional.The contract assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9.
3The contract liabilities primarily consists of advance considerations received from customers. See Note 16.
Changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2025 | 412 | 1,484 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,108 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,085 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | -60 | -7 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 60 | - |
Currency translation differences | 7 | 41 |
At 31 December 2025 | 418 | 1,495 |
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2024 | 291 | 1,359 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,052 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,239 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | 43 | 12 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 69 | -77 |
Currency translation differences | 8 | 4 |
At 31 December 2024 | 412 | 1,484 |
Remaining performance obligations at year-end
The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year after the year end 2025, is estimated to NOK 1,254 million (NOK 1,382 million in 2024). This is mainly related to Data Center outsourcing agreements that normally that cannot be cancelled before the contract period of 3-years, without a significant penalty. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
Note 4Segment information
Accounting policies
Atea\u2019s business segment reporting is primarily by geography. A geographical business segment is engaged in providing products or services within a country or region that are subject to risks and returns that are different from other geographical segments.
The Group\u2019s executives (CEO/CFO) perform financial planning and business control in each geographical business segment as well as in separate shared service units that deliver products and services inter-nally to other geographical segments. Each business unit is followed on different revenue and cost streams, but the primary reporting metric is EBIT.
Atea is located in 88 cities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with over 8,000 employees. For management and reporting purposes, the Group is organized within these geographical areas. The performance of these geographical areas are evaluated on a regular basis by Atea\u2019s Executive team, consisting of among others the Managing Directors of each geographical segment.
In addition to the geographical areas, the Group operates Shared Services functions (Atea Logistics, Atea Global Services, Atea Group Functions, Atea Service Center AB and AppXite) and central administra-tion. These costs are reported separately as Group Shared Service and Group cost.
Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm\u2019s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Gross sales | 14,010 | 24,951 | 14,199 | 4,824 | 2,568 | 12,278 | -12,663 | 60,167 |
Revenue | 9,396 | 14,251 | 8,326 | 3,538 | 2,113 | 12,171 | -12,418 | 37,376 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,795 | -13,350 | -8,035 | -3,395 | -1,921 | -11,989 | 12,265 | -35,220 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -141 | -192 | -194 | -40 | -80 | -131 | 0 | -779 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 460 | 709 | 97 | 102 | 112 | 51 | -154 | 1,377 |
Net financial items | -237 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 1,140 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,791 | 2,646 | 1,481 | 578 | 779 | 880 | 10 | 8,165 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Gross sales | 12,970 | 21,949 | 12,373 | 4,811 | 2,017 | 10,299 | -10,562 | 53,857 |
Revenue | 8,800 | 12,756 | 7,859 | 3,581 | 1,723 | 10,199 | -10,341 | 34,578 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,254 | -12,027 | -7,600 | -3,432 | -1,551 | -10,033 | 10,216 | -32,680 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -136 | -181 | -196 | -33 | -78 | -111 | 0 | -736 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 410 | 547 | 63 | 116 | 94 | 56 | -125 | 1,161 |
Net financial items | -170 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 992 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,775 | 2,623 | 1,432 | 546 | 739 | 865 | 9 | 7,989 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Assets | 6,709 | 5,951 | 4,097 | 1,061 | 1,311 | 9,483 | -7,271 | 21,341 |
Liabilities | 5,289 | 5,771 | 3,415 | 926 | 712 | 9,306 | -8,618 | 16,800 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 83 | 55 | 85 | 21 | 61 | 132 | 0 | 436 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden1 | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Assets | 6,546 | 5,291 | 4,551 | 1,035 | 1,088 | 8,517 | -6,031 | 20,997 |
Liabilities | 5,229 | 5,173 | 3,894 | 911 | 561 | 8,346 | -7,467 | 16,646 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 77 | 92 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 136 | 0 | 431 |
Operating revenues by category:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Product revenue | 27,473 | 25,208 |
Services revenue | 9,904 | 9,370 |
Total revenue | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
5.2 Costs of sales
Atea aggregates expenses within the income statement according to their nature. Costs of sales include products and services bought from suppliers and resold to customers. Costs of sales include all direct expenses for goods and services directly connected to the sales, including freight. Direct costs related to services include leasing and outsourcing.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The Group recognizes revenue from many different product groups and services. Different customer contracts contain varying terms and condi-tions and may include bundles of products and services.
\u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d is a commercial model in which organizations procure IT solutions from a service provider at a fixed fee for use (e.g., monthly fee per user). Atea is then responsible for delivering the IT solution and maintaining an agreed service level. Atea is currently expanding its \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d offering to several new concepts such as videoconferencing, digital signage and networks. Different revenue streams make the revenue recognition complex. The main challenge is to distinguish between sales of products (revenue recog-nized at a point in time) and sales of services (revenue recognized over time). The customer contracts might include a bundling of the elements above and include financing solutions.
The contracts require manual consideration and judgement of which accounting policy is relevant for each contract. This consideration impacts the timing of revenue recognition. Due to the high number and variety of contracts, the manual processes cause a risk that an inap-propriate accounting policy is selected. As a significant proportion of sales and deliveries are made close to year end, the risk related to this manual process is especially relevant for transactions recorded close to year-end.
The principal agent assessmentis relevant for Atea as a reseller. Principals report gross revenue (full price) and associated costs, controlling the item and bearing risks (e.g., inventory). Agents report only their net commission/fee, acting as intermediaries without control, managing customer relations on behalf of others. Typically, this assess-ment is relevant when selling data center capacity on behalf of other providers. For sale of standard software, Atea normally acts as an agent (see above).
In the following table, the major revenue lines are disaggregated by geographical areas as disclosed in our segment information (Note 4and APM).
Product revenue is recognised at a point in time, while service revenue is recognised over time. Figures are in local currency and does not include eliminations, except for Atea Group.
1. Product revenue
1.1 Hardware
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 6,478 | 6,034 |
Sweden | SEK | 9,095 | 8,485 |
Denmark | DKK | 3,597 | 3,321 |
Finland | EUR | 245 | 250 |
The Baltics | EUR | 120 | 91 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 10,793 | 8,901 |
Atea Group | NOK | 25,974 | 23,817 |
1.2 Software
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 364 | 377 |
Sweden | SEK | 663 | 603 |
Denmark | DKK | 179 | 176 |
Finland | EUR | 9 | 8 |
The Baltics | EUR | 4 | 2 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 5 | 5 |
Atea Group | NOK | 1,498 | 1,390 |
1Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
2. Services revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 2,554 | 2,389 |
Sweden | SEK | 3,681 | 3,461 |
Denmark | DKK | 1,527 | 1,541 |
Finland | EUR | 48 | 50 |
The Baltics | EUR | 56 | 55 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 1,373 | 1,294 |
Atea Group | NOK | 9,904 | 9,370 |
3. Total revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 9,396 | 8,800 |
Sweden | SEK | 13,439 | 12,548 |
Denmark | DKK | 5,303 | 5,037 |
Finland | EUR | 302 | 308 |
The Baltics | EUR | 180 | 148 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 12,171 | 10,199 |
Atea Group | NOK | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
Contract balances:
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Receivables, which are included | ||
Trade receivables1 | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Contract assets2 | 418 | 412 |
Contract liabilities3 | 1,495 | 1,484 |
1See Note 14for an ageing analysis of receivables and description of the changes in receivables.
2The contract assets primarily relates to revenues accrued, but not invoiced. Contract assets are recognised for performance obligations satisfied over time, mainly from services and projects where progress is measured over time.The contract assets are transferred to Trade receivables when the rights to receive payment become unconditional.The contract assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9.
3The contract liabilities primarily consists of advance considerations received from customers. See Note 16.
Changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2025 | 412 | 1,484 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,108 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,085 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | -60 | -7 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 60 | - |
Currency translation differences | 7 | 41 |
At 31 December 2025 | 418 | 1,495 |
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2024 | 291 | 1,359 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,052 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,239 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | 43 | 12 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 69 | -77 |
Currency translation differences | 8 | 4 |
At 31 December 2024 | 412 | 1,484 |
Remaining performance obligations at year-end
The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year after the year end 2025, is estimated to NOK 1,254 million (NOK 1,382 million in 2024). This is mainly related to Data Center outsourcing agreements that normally that cannot be cancelled before the contract period of 3-years, without a significant penalty. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
Note 4Segment information
Accounting policies
Atea\u2019s business segment reporting is primarily by geography. A geographical business segment is engaged in providing products or services within a country or region that are subject to risks and returns that are different from other geographical segments.
The Group\u2019s executives (CEO/CFO) perform financial planning and business control in each geographical business segment as well as in separate shared service units that deliver products and services inter-nally to other geographical segments. Each business unit is followed on different revenue and cost streams, but the primary reporting metric is EBIT.
Atea is located in 88 cities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with over 8,000 employees. For management and reporting purposes, the Group is organized within these geographical areas. The performance of these geographical areas are evaluated on a regular basis by Atea\u2019s Executive team, consisting of among others the Managing Directors of each geographical segment.
In addition to the geographical areas, the Group operates Shared Services functions (Atea Logistics, Atea Global Services, Atea Group Functions, Atea Service Center AB and AppXite) and central administra-tion. These costs are reported separately as Group Shared Service and Group cost.
Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm\u2019s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Gross sales | 14,010 | 24,951 | 14,199 | 4,824 | 2,568 | 12,278 | -12,663 | 60,167 |
Revenue | 9,396 | 14,251 | 8,326 | 3,538 | 2,113 | 12,171 | -12,418 | 37,376 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,795 | -13,350 | -8,035 | -3,395 | -1,921 | -11,989 | 12,265 | -35,220 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -141 | -192 | -194 | -40 | -80 | -131 | 0 | -779 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 460 | 709 | 97 | 102 | 112 | 51 | -154 | 1,377 |
Net financial items | -237 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 1,140 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,791 | 2,646 | 1,481 | 578 | 779 | 880 | 10 | 8,165 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Gross sales | 12,970 | 21,949 | 12,373 | 4,811 | 2,017 | 10,299 | -10,562 | 53,857 |
Revenue | 8,800 | 12,756 | 7,859 | 3,581 | 1,723 | 10,199 | -10,341 | 34,578 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | -8,254 | -12,027 | -7,600 | -3,432 | -1,551 | -10,033 | 10,216 | -32,680 |
Depreciation and amortisation | -136 | -181 | -196 | -33 | -78 | -111 | 0 | -736 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 410 | 547 | 63 | 116 | 94 | 56 | -125 | 1,161 |
Net financial items | -170 | |||||||
Profit before tax | 992 | |||||||
Number of full-time employees at 31 December | 1,775 | 2,623 | 1,432 | 546 | 739 | 865 | 9 | 7,989 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2025
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden | Denmark | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total |
Assets | 6,709 | 5,951 | 4,097 | 1,061 | 1,311 | 9,483 | -7,271 | 21,341 |
Liabilities | 5,289 | 5,771 | 3,415 | 926 | 712 | 9,306 | -8,618 | 16,800 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 83 | 55 | 85 | 21 | 61 | 132 | 0 | 436 |
2024
NOK in million | Norway | Sweden1 | Denmark1 | Finland | The Baltics | Shared services | Group cost/ eliminations | Total1 |
Assets | 6,546 | 5,291 | 4,551 | 1,035 | 1,088 | 8,517 | -6,031 | 20,997 |
Liabilities | 5,229 | 5,173 | 3,894 | 911 | 561 | 8,346 | -7,467 | 16,646 |
Investments to PPE and Intangible assets | 77 | 92 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 136 | 0 | 431 |
Operating revenues by category:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Product revenue | 27,473 | 25,208 |
Services revenue | 9,904 | 9,370 |
Total revenue | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 7\tOther operating costs
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Car and travel costs | -154 | -142 |
Communication and IT costs | -597 | -560 |
Premises costs | -148 | -147 |
Marketing costs | -31 | -34 |
Bad debts | -3 | -9 |
Other income1 | 38 | 49 |
Other costs and cost reimbursement2, 3 | -36 | 0 |
Total other operating costs | -930 | -843 |
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Auditor's fees | -10.7 | -9.1 |
Assurance services4 | -1.3 | -2.0 |
Tax advisory services | -0.3 | -0.6 |
Total | -12.2 | -11.8 |
1Other incomeOther income of NOK 38 million in 2025 mainly consist of interest invoiced to customers for late payment (NOK 19 million) and leasing of premises to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is member of the Board of Directors (NOK 9 million), see Note 25.
2Audit feesThe table above shows Deloitte\u2019s total charges for auditing and other services. All amounts are exclusive of VAT.
3Remuneration to the Board of Directors of Atea ASANOK 1.9 million was paid in fees to the Board of Directors of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 2.0 million in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to NOK 500,000, fees to the employee representatives amounted to NOK 150,000 each and the rest of the Board of Directors received a fee of NOK 200,000 each.NOK 350,000 was paid in fees to the Audit Committee of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 350,000 in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Audit Committee was NOK 150,000, and NOK 100,000 to each other two members.
4Assurance servicesMainly related to assurance to the sustainability statement.
Note 8\tNet financial items
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Accounting policies
Atea\u2019s business segment reporting is primarily by geography. A geographical business segment is engaged in providing products or services within a country or region that are subject to risks and returns that are different from other geographical segments.
The Group\u2019s executives (CEO/CFO) perform financial planning and business control in each geographical business segment as well as in separate shared service units that deliver products and services inter-nally to other geographical segments. Each business unit is followed on different revenue and cost streams, but the primary reporting metric is EBIT.
Atea is located in 88 cities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with over 8,000 employees. For management and reporting purposes, the Group is organized within these geographical areas. The performance of these geographical areas are evaluated on a regular basis by Atea\u2019s Executive team, consisting of among others the Managing Directors of each geographical segment.
In addition to the geographical areas, the Group operates Shared Services functions (Atea Logistics, Atea Global Services, Atea Group Functions, Atea Service Center AB and AppXite) and central administra-tion. These costs are reported separately as Group Shared Service and Group cost.
Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm\u2019s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
5.2 Costs of sales
Atea aggregates expenses within the income statement according to their nature. Costs of sales include products and services bought from suppliers and resold to customers. Costs of sales include all direct expenses for goods and services directly connected to the sales, including freight. Direct costs related to services include leasing and outsourcing.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The Group recognizes revenue from many different product groups and services. Different customer contracts contain varying terms and condi-tions and may include bundles of products and services.
\u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d is a commercial model in which organizations procure IT solutions from a service provider at a fixed fee for use (e.g., monthly fee per user). Atea is then responsible for delivering the IT solution and maintaining an agreed service level. Atea is currently expanding its \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d offering to several new concepts such as videoconferencing, digital signage and networks. Different revenue streams make the revenue recognition complex. The main challenge is to distinguish between sales of products (revenue recog-nized at a point in time) and sales of services (revenue recognized over time). The customer contracts might include a bundling of the elements above and include financing solutions.
The contracts require manual consideration and judgement of which accounting policy is relevant for each contract. This consideration impacts the timing of revenue recognition. Due to the high number and variety of contracts, the manual processes cause a risk that an inap-propriate accounting policy is selected. As a significant proportion of sales and deliveries are made close to year end, the risk related to this manual process is especially relevant for transactions recorded close to year-end.
The principal agent assessmentis relevant for Atea as a reseller. Principals report gross revenue (full price) and associated costs, controlling the item and bearing risks (e.g., inventory). Agents report only their net commission/fee, acting as intermediaries without control, managing customer relations on behalf of others. Typically, this assess-ment is relevant when selling data center capacity on behalf of other providers. For sale of standard software, Atea normally acts as an agent (see above).
In the following table, the major revenue lines are disaggregated by geographical areas as disclosed in our segment information (Note 4and APM).
Product revenue is recognised at a point in time, while service revenue is recognised over time. Figures are in local currency and does not include eliminations, except for Atea Group.
1. Product revenue
1.1 Hardware
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 6,478 | 6,034 |
Sweden | SEK | 9,095 | 8,485 |
Denmark | DKK | 3,597 | 3,321 |
Finland | EUR | 245 | 250 |
The Baltics | EUR | 120 | 91 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 10,793 | 8,901 |
Atea Group | NOK | 25,974 | 23,817 |
1.2 Software
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 364 | 377 |
Sweden | SEK | 663 | 603 |
Denmark | DKK | 179 | 176 |
Finland | EUR | 9 | 8 |
The Baltics | EUR | 4 | 2 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 5 | 5 |
Atea Group | NOK | 1,498 | 1,390 |
1Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
2. Services revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 2,554 | 2,389 |
Sweden | SEK | 3,681 | 3,461 |
Denmark | DKK | 1,527 | 1,541 |
Finland | EUR | 48 | 50 |
The Baltics | EUR | 56 | 55 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 1,373 | 1,294 |
Atea Group | NOK | 9,904 | 9,370 |
3. Total revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 9,396 | 8,800 |
Sweden | SEK | 13,439 | 12,548 |
Denmark | DKK | 5,303 | 5,037 |
Finland | EUR | 302 | 308 |
The Baltics | EUR | 180 | 148 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 12,171 | 10,199 |
Atea Group | NOK | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
Contract balances:
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Receivables, which are included | ||
Trade receivables1 | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Contract assets2 | 418 | 412 |
Contract liabilities3 | 1,495 | 1,484 |
1See Note 14for an ageing analysis of receivables and description of the changes in receivables.
2The contract assets primarily relates to revenues accrued, but not invoiced. Contract assets are recognised for performance obligations satisfied over time, mainly from services and projects where progress is measured over time.The contract assets are transferred to Trade receivables when the rights to receive payment become unconditional.The contract assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9.
3The contract liabilities primarily consists of advance considerations received from customers. See Note 16.
Changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2025 | 412 | 1,484 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,108 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,085 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | -60 | -7 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 60 | - |
Currency translation differences | 7 | 41 |
At 31 December 2025 | 418 | 1,495 |
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2024 | 291 | 1,359 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,052 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,239 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | 43 | 12 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 69 | -77 |
Currency translation differences | 8 | 4 |
At 31 December 2024 | 412 | 1,484 |
Remaining performance obligations at year-end
The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year after the year end 2025, is estimated to NOK 1,254 million (NOK 1,382 million in 2024). This is mainly related to Data Center outsourcing agreements that normally that cannot be cancelled before the contract period of 3-years, without a significant penalty. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
Note 5Revenue recognition, cost of sales and contract balance
Accounting policies
5.1 Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration for the sale of goods and services, net of value-added tax, rebates, and discounts. Intercompany sales are eliminated. Revenues are not recognized unless the customer has accepted the delivery and collectability of the related receivables is reasonably assured.
5.1.1 Practical expedients
The Group has used following practical expedients:
The Group has not disclosed information about remaining perfor-mance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less
The Group does not disclose the amount of the transaction price allo-cated to the remaining performance obligations and an explanation of when the Group expects to recognise that amount as revenue for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Group has recognized the incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred, if the amortization period of the assets that the Group otherwise would have recognised is one year or less
The Group does not disclose the effects of a significant financing component if the entity expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the entity transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Revenue is recognized as follows for Atea\u2019s different types of revenues:
5.1.2 Sale of products
Hardware and software:
The sale of products consists of hardware and software deliveries to an end customer. Atea recognizes revenue on a gross basis on product sales in which Atea purchases a product from a vendor and resells it to the end customer. In these contracts, Atea has primary responsibility for ensuring delivery of the specified product to the end customer and has discretion in establishing the price for the product sale.
Principal versus agent:
Under the guidance from the IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards interpreta-tions committee in 2022, Atea has determined that it acts as an agent in the resale of standard software and vendor services under the prin-cipal/agent criteria in IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 15 \u201cRevenue from Contracts with Customers\u201d. For this reason, Atea is recognizing revenue from these products and services on a net basis (with gross invoiced sales, less costs of the resold products reported as revenue).
Revenue recognition:
When reselling products, Atea recognizes revenue when a customer obtains control of the products. In a hardware sale or traditional soft-ware license sale, the customer obtains control of the products when the products are delivered. Normally, products are delivered directly from the distributor to the customer, or from our centrally located warehouse in Sweden. The products delivered are at Atea\u2019s own risk and expense and therefore presented as gross sales in the income statement.
In a Software-as-a-service agreement, software is provided over time to an end customer from a Data Center managed or contracted by the software vendor. The customer will purchase and obtain control of the software-as-a-service on a subscription or consumption basis. Revenue is therefore recognized periodically over the life of the soft-ware-as-a-service contract. The price may contain both subscription and consumption-based offers from multiple vendors and a variety of offerings. Subscription based offers have fixed price and are billed in different models, including monthly in arrears, upfront, quarterly, and yearly. Billing cycles depend upon the type of subscription and the agreement with vendors.
Software-as-a-service offer is sold in different pricing models, including fixed license prices locked for 36 or 12 months upon purchase, mone-tary commitments (upfront payment), consumption pricing/pay-as-you-go. The offers can be bundled into a single offer which may include application of different pricing models simultaneously, e.g., customer purchases a fixed fee license and consumption-based offer. As a result, such a customer would receive a single invoice for fixed license fee and the consumption amount. The transaction price is based on the desired profitability level, competition within the market and customer size. The Software-as-a-service agreement contracts are entered for indefinite term, unless terminated by either party. The customer contracts are usually entered into for the initial term of 3-year or 1-year. Nevertheless, if the subscriptions are not migrated to another provider, the contracts and corresponding billing relationship remain in force until such subscriptions are transferred to another provider.
Whenever the sub-contractors are used to deliver any part of the service, sub-contractors are bound by the same or similar terms of termination. The rights and responsibilities pertaining to the Software-as-a-service agreement with the customers correspond with those of the agreements with Sub-contractors. If the customer can terminate the subscription within 30 days, the same subscription termination terms will apply to the agreement between Atea and the vendor providing such subscription.
Atea recognizes commission revenue on product sales in which Atea arranges for a product to be sold directly from the vendor to the end customer, with Atea earning a sales agent fee from the vendor for arranging the sale of the product. In these contracts, Atea does not have primary responsibility for ensuring delivery of the specified product to the end customer and does not have discretion in establishing the price for the product sale. The revenue is recognized when the commission has been earned from the vendor, typically after the vendor has deliv-ered the product to the end customer.
Atea is a dealer and a service provider. Atea does not produce any software or hardware itself. If the customer experiences errors with the products themselves, Atea has a \u201cback-to-back\u201d agreement with the supplier. This means that Atea does not make any provision for warran-ties on the balance sheet.
Atea do in some circumstances have agreements with customers that they can return and get refund for used products after the end of a leasing period. Atea does not have any contracts with the customers where the prices vary based on the contract terms.
5.1.3 Sale of services
Atea delivers a wide range of service projects across the full IT infra-structure lifecycle. Typically, this is related to:
Comprehensive IT infrastructure: from on-premises to cloud, managed services, and security
Digital workplace enablement: AV, collaboration, and remote work tools
Data analytics & AI strategies to drive decision-making
Circular IT and sustainability initiatives
Specialist platforms: ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics digitalization projects.
The service projects are divided into following categories:
5.1.3.1 Consulting services
Consulting service consists of services from Atea consultants provided on an hourly basis. Typically, this is related to installation of products sold. Revenue is recognised when the customer can obtain the benefits from the service and simultaneously receives and consumes the bene-fits. A customer obtains benefit from a service when the benefit from the service meets the expectations specified in the contract with the customer.
5.1.3.2 Fixed price projects
Revenue is recognised when the customer can obtain the benefits from the fixed price projects. Fixed price projects include both fixed price consulting projects and combined consulting and product deliveries.
In general, income is recognised when the project is finalised according to the contract and the customer can obtain the benefits from the project. Revenue may be recognised over time when one of the following criteria are met:
Customer consumes benefits as Atea performs the service
Customer controls benefits as Atea performs the service
The benefits of the service have no alternative use and Atea has the right to receive payment.
The percentage of completion method is used when revenue is recognised over time. The degree of completion is normally based on accrued cost for a project. This method is used, because normally it is reasonably possible to estimate the stages of project completion on an ongoing basis, based on the remaining costs to complete a project.
Earned revenue for the period is earned revenue at the balance sheet date, less earned revenue in prior periods. If the project is ongoing, income will be recognized continuously in accordance with the agree-ment, based on actual deliveries.
5.1.3.3 Service contracts
Revenue is recognised when the customer can obtain the benefits from the service contracts.
Service contracts include time-limited service & support contracts, or contracts running until termination by either party. Such revenues are normally allocated linearly over the length of the contracts. Costs related to earned service revenues are recognised as the work is performed.
5.1.3.4 Multiple element arrangements or \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d
\u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d is a commercial model in which organizations procure IT solutions, including equipment and service, from a service provider at a fixed fee for use (e.g., monthly fee per user). The deliv-eries of equipment are provided with a service contract. Atea is then responsible for delivering the IT solution and maintaining an agreed service level.
When the Group delivers multiple services and/or equipment as part of one contract or arrangement, the consideration is allocated to the separate identifiable performance obligations. Our assessment shows that the combination of products and services can be unbundled and are not considered as one performance obligation. The timing of the revenue streams in the Multiple element arrangements or \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d can be different. Typically, revenue from sales of the products is recognised immediately when the customer obtains control of the product, while the service element in the contract is recognised over time. Revenue is only recognized when control of the promised good or service is transferred to the customer.
The stand-alone selling prices can be identified and allocated to the different elements in the contracts.
These contracts are often supported by financing solutions from external finance institutions. Typically, the product elements in the contracts are financed by leasing from external leasing companies.
When the contracts contain a lease, the Group separates the elements of the contract that are in scope of IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 16 and recognizes these accordingly, see Note 18for further detail on
leases. The remaining elements of the contracts are allocated to each performance obligation in scope of IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 15 and recognized as revenue accordingly.
The turnover for these contracts is relatively small compared to the total turnover for the Group.
5.1.3.5 Data Center outsourcing agreements
The contracts involve the day-to-day management responsibility for operating servers or host platforms, including distributed servers and storage. Such revenues are normally allocated linearly over the length of the contracts. The duration of the contracts is typically 3 years with a possibility for renewal. The customer typically needs to pay a cancel-lation fee if the contract is cancelled before the end of the contract period.
5.1.4 Payment terms and finance components
Typical payment terms with the customers vary between 14 and 60 days. The Group does not have any significant customer contracts with finance components. When the customer contract includes a finance component, this is normally financed by an external party.
5.1.5 Revenue from customer contract with duration more than one year after the balance date
Most of the contracts with customers are with a duration of less than one-year. Data Center outsourcing agreements is an exception. See below for more information.
5.2 Costs of sales
Atea aggregates expenses within the income statement according to their nature. Costs of sales include products and services bought from suppliers and resold to customers. Costs of sales include all direct expenses for goods and services directly connected to the sales, including freight. Direct costs related to services include leasing and outsourcing.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The Group recognizes revenue from many different product groups and services. Different customer contracts contain varying terms and condi-tions and may include bundles of products and services.
\u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d is a commercial model in which organizations procure IT solutions from a service provider at a fixed fee for use (e.g., monthly fee per user). Atea is then responsible for delivering the IT solution and maintaining an agreed service level. Atea is currently expanding its \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d offering to several new concepts such as videoconferencing, digital signage and networks. Different revenue streams make the revenue recognition complex. The main challenge is to distinguish between sales of products (revenue recog-nized at a point in time) and sales of services (revenue recognized over time). The customer contracts might include a bundling of the elements above and include financing solutions.
The contracts require manual consideration and judgement of which accounting policy is relevant for each contract. This consideration impacts the timing of revenue recognition. Due to the high number and variety of contracts, the manual processes cause a risk that an inap-propriate accounting policy is selected. As a significant proportion of sales and deliveries are made close to year end, the risk related to this manual process is especially relevant for transactions recorded close to year-end.
The principal agent assessmentis relevant for Atea as a reseller. Principals report gross revenue (full price) and associated costs, controlling the item and bearing risks (e.g., inventory). Agents report only their net commission/fee, acting as intermediaries without control, managing customer relations on behalf of others. Typically, this assess-ment is relevant when selling data center capacity on behalf of other providers. For sale of standard software, Atea normally acts as an agent (see above).
In the following table, the major revenue lines are disaggregated by geographical areas as disclosed in our segment information (Note 4and APM).
Product revenue is recognised at a point in time, while service revenue is recognised over time. Figures are in local currency and does not include eliminations, except for Atea Group.
1. Product revenue
1.1 Hardware
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 6,478 | 6,034 |
Sweden | SEK | 9,095 | 8,485 |
Denmark | DKK | 3,597 | 3,321 |
Finland | EUR | 245 | 250 |
The Baltics | EUR | 120 | 91 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 10,793 | 8,901 |
Atea Group | NOK | 25,974 | 23,817 |
1.2 Software
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 364 | 377 |
Sweden | SEK | 663 | 603 |
Denmark | DKK | 179 | 176 |
Finland | EUR | 9 | 8 |
The Baltics | EUR | 4 | 2 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 5 | 5 |
Atea Group | NOK | 1,498 | 1,390 |
1Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
2. Services revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 2,554 | 2,389 |
Sweden | SEK | 3,681 | 3,461 |
Denmark | DKK | 1,527 | 1,541 |
Finland | EUR | 48 | 50 |
The Baltics | EUR | 56 | 55 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 1,373 | 1,294 |
Atea Group | NOK | 9,904 | 9,370 |
3. Total revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 9,396 | 8,800 |
Sweden | SEK | 13,439 | 12,548 |
Denmark | DKK | 5,303 | 5,037 |
Finland | EUR | 302 | 308 |
The Baltics | EUR | 180 | 148 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 12,171 | 10,199 |
Atea Group | NOK | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
Contract balances:
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Receivables, which are included | ||
Trade receivables1 | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Contract assets2 | 418 | 412 |
Contract liabilities3 | 1,495 | 1,484 |
1See Note 14for an ageing analysis of receivables and description of the changes in receivables.
2The contract assets primarily relates to revenues accrued, but not invoiced. Contract assets are recognised for performance obligations satisfied over time, mainly from services and projects where progress is measured over time.The contract assets are transferred to Trade receivables when the rights to receive payment become unconditional.The contract assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9.
3The contract liabilities primarily consists of advance considerations received from customers. See Note 16.
Changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2025 | 412 | 1,484 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,108 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,085 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | -60 | -7 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 60 | - |
Currency translation differences | 7 | 41 |
At 31 December 2025 | 418 | 1,495 |
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2024 | 291 | 1,359 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,052 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,239 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | 43 | 12 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 69 | -77 |
Currency translation differences | 8 | 4 |
At 31 December 2024 | 412 | 1,484 |
Remaining performance obligations at year-end
The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year after the year end 2025, is estimated to NOK 1,254 million (NOK 1,382 million in 2024). This is mainly related to Data Center outsourcing agreements that normally that cannot be cancelled before the contract period of 3-years, without a significant penalty. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
Note 5Revenue recognition, cost of sales and contract balance
Accounting policies
5.1 Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration for the sale of goods and services, net of value-added tax, rebates, and discounts. Intercompany sales are eliminated. Revenues are not recognized unless the customer has accepted the delivery and collectability of the related receivables is reasonably assured.
5.1.1 Practical expedients
The Group has used following practical expedients:
The Group has not disclosed information about remaining perfor-mance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less
The Group does not disclose the amount of the transaction price allo-cated to the remaining performance obligations and an explanation of when the Group expects to recognise that amount as revenue for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Group has recognized the incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred, if the amortization period of the assets that the Group otherwise would have recognised is one year or less
The Group does not disclose the effects of a significant financing component if the entity expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the entity transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Revenue is recognized as follows for Atea\u2019s different types of revenues:
5.1.2 Sale of products
Hardware and software:
The sale of products consists of hardware and software deliveries to an end customer. Atea recognizes revenue on a gross basis on product sales in which Atea purchases a product from a vendor and resells it to the end customer. In these contracts, Atea has primary responsibility for ensuring delivery of the specified product to the end customer and has discretion in establishing the price for the product sale.
Principal versus agent:
Under the guidance from the IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards interpreta-tions committee in 2022, Atea has determined that it acts as an agent in the resale of standard software and vendor services under the prin-cipal/agent criteria in IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 15 \u201cRevenue from Contracts with Customers\u201d. For this reason, Atea is recognizing revenue from these products and services on a net basis (with gross invoiced sales, less costs of the resold products reported as revenue).
Revenue recognition:
When reselling products, Atea recognizes revenue when a customer obtains control of the products. In a hardware sale or traditional soft-ware license sale, the customer obtains control of the products when the products are delivered. Normally, products are delivered directly from the distributor to the customer, or from our centrally located warehouse in Sweden. The products delivered are at Atea\u2019s own risk and expense and therefore presented as gross sales in the income statement.
In a Software-as-a-service agreement, software is provided over time to an end customer from a Data Center managed or contracted by the software vendor. The customer will purchase and obtain control of the software-as-a-service on a subscription or consumption basis. Revenue is therefore recognized periodically over the life of the soft-ware-as-a-service contract. The price may contain both subscription and consumption-based offers from multiple vendors and a variety of offerings. Subscription based offers have fixed price and are billed in different models, including monthly in arrears, upfront, quarterly, and yearly. Billing cycles depend upon the type of subscription and the agreement with vendors.
Software-as-a-service offer is sold in different pricing models, including fixed license prices locked for 36 or 12 months upon purchase, mone-tary commitments (upfront payment), consumption pricing/pay-as-you-go. The offers can be bundled into a single offer which may include application of different pricing models simultaneously, e.g., customer purchases a fixed fee license and consumption-based offer. As a result, such a customer would receive a single invoice for fixed license fee and the consumption amount. The transaction price is based on the desired profitability level, competition within the market and customer size. The Software-as-a-service agreement contracts are entered for indefinite term, unless terminated by either party. The customer contracts are usually entered into for the initial term of 3-year or 1-year. Nevertheless, if the subscriptions are not migrated to another provider, the contracts and corresponding billing relationship remain in force until such subscriptions are transferred to another provider.
Whenever the sub-contractors are used to deliver any part of the service, sub-contractors are bound by the same or similar terms of termination. The rights and responsibilities pertaining to the Software-as-a-service agreement with the customers correspond with those of the agreements with Sub-contractors. If the customer can terminate the subscription within 30 days, the same subscription termination terms will apply to the agreement between Atea and the vendor providing such subscription.
Atea recognizes commission revenue on product sales in which Atea arranges for a product to be sold directly from the vendor to the end customer, with Atea earning a sales agent fee from the vendor for arranging the sale of the product. In these contracts, Atea does not have primary responsibility for ensuring delivery of the specified product to the end customer and does not have discretion in establishing the price for the product sale. The revenue is recognized when the commission has been earned from the vendor, typically after the vendor has deliv-ered the product to the end customer.
Atea is a dealer and a service provider. Atea does not produce any software or hardware itself. If the customer experiences errors with the products themselves, Atea has a \u201cback-to-back\u201d agreement with the supplier. This means that Atea does not make any provision for warran-ties on the balance sheet.
Atea do in some circumstances have agreements with customers that they can return and get refund for used products after the end of a leasing period. Atea does not have any contracts with the customers where the prices vary based on the contract terms.
5.1.3 Sale of services
Atea delivers a wide range of service projects across the full IT infra-structure lifecycle. Typically, this is related to:
Comprehensive IT infrastructure: from on-premises to cloud, managed services, and security
Digital workplace enablement: AV, collaboration, and remote work tools
Data analytics & AI strategies to drive decision-making
Circular IT and sustainability initiatives
Specialist platforms: ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics digitalization projects.
The service projects are divided into following categories:
5.1.3.1 Consulting services
Consulting service consists of services from Atea consultants provided on an hourly basis. Typically, this is related to installation of products sold. Revenue is recognised when the customer can obtain the benefits from the service and simultaneously receives and consumes the bene-fits. A customer obtains benefit from a service when the benefit from the service meets the expectations specified in the contract with the customer.
5.1.3.2 Fixed price projects
Revenue is recognised when the customer can obtain the benefits from the fixed price projects. Fixed price projects include both fixed price consulting projects and combined consulting and product deliveries.
In general, income is recognised when the project is finalised according to the contract and the customer can obtain the benefits from the project. Revenue may be recognised over time when one of the following criteria are met:
Customer consumes benefits as Atea performs the service
Customer controls benefits as Atea performs the service
The benefits of the service have no alternative use and Atea has the right to receive payment.
The percentage of completion method is used when revenue is recognised over time. The degree of completion is normally based on accrued cost for a project. This method is used, because normally it is reasonably possible to estimate the stages of project completion on an ongoing basis, based on the remaining costs to complete a project.
Earned revenue for the period is earned revenue at the balance sheet date, less earned revenue in prior periods. If the project is ongoing, income will be recognized continuously in accordance with the agree-ment, based on actual deliveries.
5.1.3.3 Service contracts
Revenue is recognised when the customer can obtain the benefits from the service contracts.
Service contracts include time-limited service & support contracts, or contracts running until termination by either party. Such revenues are normally allocated linearly over the length of the contracts. Costs related to earned service revenues are recognised as the work is performed.
5.1.3.4 Multiple element arrangements or \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d
\u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d is a commercial model in which organizations procure IT solutions, including equipment and service, from a service provider at a fixed fee for use (e.g., monthly fee per user). The deliv-eries of equipment are provided with a service contract. Atea is then responsible for delivering the IT solution and maintaining an agreed service level.
When the Group delivers multiple services and/or equipment as part of one contract or arrangement, the consideration is allocated to the separate identifiable performance obligations. Our assessment shows that the combination of products and services can be unbundled and are not considered as one performance obligation. The timing of the revenue streams in the Multiple element arrangements or \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d can be different. Typically, revenue from sales of the products is recognised immediately when the customer obtains control of the product, while the service element in the contract is recognised over time. Revenue is only recognized when control of the promised good or service is transferred to the customer.
The stand-alone selling prices can be identified and allocated to the different elements in the contracts.
These contracts are often supported by financing solutions from external finance institutions. Typically, the product elements in the contracts are financed by leasing from external leasing companies.
When the contracts contain a lease, the Group separates the elements of the contract that are in scope of IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 16 and recognizes these accordingly, see Note 18for further detail on
leases. The remaining elements of the contracts are allocated to each performance obligation in scope of IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 15 and recognized as revenue accordingly.
The turnover for these contracts is relatively small compared to the total turnover for the Group.
5.1.3.5 Data Center outsourcing agreements
The contracts involve the day-to-day management responsibility for operating servers or host platforms, including distributed servers and storage. Such revenues are normally allocated linearly over the length of the contracts. The duration of the contracts is typically 3 years with a possibility for renewal. The customer typically needs to pay a cancel-lation fee if the contract is cancelled before the end of the contract period.
5.1.4 Payment terms and finance components
Typical payment terms with the customers vary between 14 and 60 days. The Group does not have any significant customer contracts with finance components. When the customer contract includes a finance component, this is normally financed by an external party.
5.1.5 Revenue from customer contract with duration more than one year after the balance date
Most of the contracts with customers are with a duration of less than one-year. Data Center outsourcing agreements is an exception. See below for more information.
5.2 Costs of sales
Atea aggregates expenses within the income statement according to their nature. Costs of sales include products and services bought from suppliers and resold to customers. Costs of sales include all direct expenses for goods and services directly connected to the sales, including freight. Direct costs related to services include leasing and outsourcing.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The Group recognizes revenue from many different product groups and services. Different customer contracts contain varying terms and condi-tions and may include bundles of products and services.
\u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d is a commercial model in which organizations procure IT solutions from a service provider at a fixed fee for use (e.g., monthly fee per user). Atea is then responsible for delivering the IT solution and maintaining an agreed service level. Atea is currently expanding its \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d offering to several new concepts such as videoconferencing, digital signage and networks. Different revenue streams make the revenue recognition complex. The main challenge is to distinguish between sales of products (revenue recog-nized at a point in time) and sales of services (revenue recognized over time). The customer contracts might include a bundling of the elements above and include financing solutions.
The contracts require manual consideration and judgement of which accounting policy is relevant for each contract. This consideration impacts the timing of revenue recognition. Due to the high number and variety of contracts, the manual processes cause a risk that an inap-propriate accounting policy is selected. As a significant proportion of sales and deliveries are made close to year end, the risk related to this manual process is especially relevant for transactions recorded close to year-end.
The principal agent assessmentis relevant for Atea as a reseller. Principals report gross revenue (full price) and associated costs, controlling the item and bearing risks (e.g., inventory). Agents report only their net commission/fee, acting as intermediaries without control, managing customer relations on behalf of others. Typically, this assess-ment is relevant when selling data center capacity on behalf of other providers. For sale of standard software, Atea normally acts as an agent (see above).
In the following table, the major revenue lines are disaggregated by geographical areas as disclosed in our segment information (Note 4and APM).
Product revenue is recognised at a point in time, while service revenue is recognised over time. Figures are in local currency and does not include eliminations, except for Atea Group.
1. Product revenue
1.1 Hardware
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 6,478 | 6,034 |
Sweden | SEK | 9,095 | 8,485 |
Denmark | DKK | 3,597 | 3,321 |
Finland | EUR | 245 | 250 |
The Baltics | EUR | 120 | 91 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 10,793 | 8,901 |
Atea Group | NOK | 25,974 | 23,817 |
1.2 Software
Local currency in million | 2025 | 2024 | |
Norway | NOK | 364 | 377 |
Sweden | SEK | 663 | 603 |
Denmark | DKK | 179 | 176 |
Finland | EUR | 9 | 8 |
The Baltics | EUR | 4 | 2 |
Group Shared Services1 | NOK | 5 | 5 |
Atea Group | NOK | 1,498 | 1,390 |
1Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
2. Services revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 2,554 | 2,389 |
Sweden | SEK | 3,681 | 3,461 |
Denmark | DKK | 1,527 | 1,541 |
Finland | EUR | 48 | 50 |
The Baltics | EUR | 56 | 55 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 1,373 | 1,294 |
Atea Group | NOK | 9,904 | 9,370 |
3. Total revenue
Local currency in million | 2025 | 20241 | |
Norway | NOK | 9,396 | 8,800 |
Sweden | SEK | 13,439 | 12,548 |
Denmark | DKK | 5,303 | 5,037 |
Finland | EUR | 302 | 308 |
The Baltics | EUR | 180 | 148 |
Group Shared Services2 | NOK | 12,171 | 10,199 |
Atea Group | NOK | 37,376 | 34,578 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2Revenue from Group Shared Services are eliminated on Group level.
Contract balances:
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Receivables, which are included | ||
Trade receivables1 | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Contract assets2 | 418 | 412 |
Contract liabilities3 | 1,495 | 1,484 |
1See Note 14for an ageing analysis of receivables and description of the changes in receivables.
2The contract assets primarily relates to revenues accrued, but not invoiced. Contract assets are recognised for performance obligations satisfied over time, mainly from services and projects where progress is measured over time.The contract assets are transferred to Trade receivables when the rights to receive payment become unconditional.The contract assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9.
3The contract liabilities primarily consists of advance considerations received from customers. See Note 16.
Changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2025 | 412 | 1,484 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,108 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,085 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | -60 | -7 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 60 | - |
Currency translation differences | 7 | 41 |
At 31 December 2025 | 418 | 1,495 |
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2024 | 291 | 1,359 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,052 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,239 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | 43 | 12 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 69 | -77 |
Currency translation differences | 8 | 4 |
At 31 December 2024 | 412 | 1,484 |
Remaining performance obligations at year-end
The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year after the year end 2025, is estimated to NOK 1,254 million (NOK 1,382 million in 2024). This is mainly related to Data Center outsourcing agreements that normally that cannot be cancelled before the contract period of 3-years, without a significant penalty. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
5.1 Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration for the sale of goods and services, net of value-added tax, rebates, and discounts. Intercompany sales are eliminated. Revenues are not recognized unless the customer has accepted the delivery and collectability of the related receivables is reasonably assured.
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NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2025 | 412 | 1,484 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,108 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,085 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | -60 | -7 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 60 | - |
Currency translation differences | 7 | 41 |
At 31 December 2025 | 418 | 1,495 |
NOK in million | Contract assets | Contract liabilities |
At 1 January 2024 | 291 | 1,359 |
Recognised during the year: | ||
Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | - | -1,052 |
Invoiced in advance | - | 1,239 |
Transfers from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period to receivables | 43 | 12 |
Increases as a result of changes in the measure of progress | 69 | -77 |
Currency translation differences | 8 | 4 |
At 31 December 2024 | 412 | 1,484 |
Remaining performance obligations at year-end
The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year after the year end 2025, is estimated to NOK 1,254 million (NOK 1,382 million in 2024). This is mainly related to Data Center outsourcing agreements that normally that cannot be cancelled before the contract period of 3-years, without a significant penalty. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
Note 6\tPayroll and related costs
Expenses recognised for payroll and related costs are analyzed below:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Wages and salaries to employees | -6,076 | -5,738 |
Total social security costs | -956 | -972 |
Pension costs | -542 | -518 |
Share based compensation1 | -107 | -98 |
Other personnel costs | -284 | -281 |
Total Payroll and related costs | -7,964 | -7,607 |
Average number of full time employees | 8,000 | 8,075 |
1\tSocial security cost related to shared based compensation was NOK -26 million in 2025 (NOK -21 million in 2024).
Compensation to Executive Directors1
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Fixed salary | -29 | -30 |
One-year variable salary | -9 | -8 |
Multi-year variable salary2 | -29 | -32 |
Pension costs | -3 | -3 |
Total remuneration | -70 | -74 |
1\tWages and remuneration to the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors and the employees\u2019 share option plans are described in a separate Remuneration report published at atea.com/compliance/.
2\tRelated to Share-based compensation and reflects IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 expense for outstanding stock options to the employee during period.
Accounting policies
6.1 Pension obligations
Group companies operate various pension schemes. The schemes are generally funded through payments to insurance companies. The Group companies do not have any defined benefit plans, only contribu-tion plans. Atea has no further payment obligations once the contribu-tions have been paid.
6.2 Share-based compensation
The Group has two share-based compensation programs, the Share Option program and the Employee Share Savings Program.
In February 2025, Atea amended the contractual terms of all outstanding Share Option agreements in order to reduce the number of new shares or treasury shares required to meet its obligations to employees. All options recipients have accepted the terms of the amended contracts. The amendment has not resulted in a change to the accounting cost of the options with respect to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
In the original Share Option agreements, each Share Option enabled the participant to purchase one share of Atea upon exercise by paying the strike price to Atea. Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the share options is unchanged from the original terms (i.e., the intrinsic value is the Atea share price at exercise, less the strike price in the contract). However, the amended contracts introduce a new method for Atea to settle its obligations upon exercise of options with a share-based payment to the employee.
Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the options is calculated upon exercise, which represents the company\u2019s financial obligation to the employee upon exercise of the options. Atea can settle this obligation either in cash or with a share-based payment of equivalent value, at its own discretion. Under the share-based payment alternative, the company provides the employee with rights to subscribe to a number of Atea shares with a settlement price of NOK 0 or NOK 1. The number of shares has a combined value equivalent to the intrinsic value of the options exercised, less any relevant income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Additional details on the overall terms of the amended Share Option agreements is provided below.
6.2.1 Share options:
Share options have been granted to the management and to selected employees.
Under the amended Share Option agreements:
The employee is granted a number of Share Options with a strike price that is not below the share price at the time of grant
The options have a contractual vesting date which is no less than three years following the date of grant (and an expiration date which is one year following the vesting date)
Vesting of the options is contingent upon the recipient being in active employment and in a non-resigned position as of the contractual vesting date
Upon exercise of Share Options, the intrinsic value of each exercised option is calculated (i.e., the intrinsic value is Atea\u2019s share price at the exercise date minus the contractual strike price). This represents the value of - Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise
The value of Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise is capped at a maximum value of 2 times the strike price of the options at the grant date
Atea settles its obligation to the employee upon exercise of Share Options as follows:
Atea may at its own discretion elect to settle its obligation to the employee through a cash payment of the intrinsic value of all options exercised or through a share-based payment of equal value
If Atea elects to settle its obligation through a share-based payment, then the employee receives the right to subscribe to a variable number of shares in Atea ASA at a final settlement price per share of NOK 0 (if Atea uses treasury shares to settle the obli-gation) or at par value, currently NOK 1 (if Atea issues new shares to settle the obligation, contingent upon approval at the annual general meeting). It is Atea\u2019s discretion whether to use treasury shares or whether to issue new shares to settle the contract
The value of the rights received by the employee is equal to the intrinsic value of the options exercised. The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is equal to: the intrinsic value of the share options exercised, divided by the difference between the share price at the exercise date minus the final settlement price per share to be paid by the employee (NOK 0 or NOK 1)
The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is adjusted for any income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Income tax is withheld through a propor-tional reduction in the number of shares which the employee has the right to subscribe.
Atea\u2019s practice is to use treasury shares to settle the contractual obliga-tions of its share option contracts, rather than to make a cash payment or to issue new shares. The cost of the stock options is calculated at the time of grant according to the Black-Scholes valuation model and then expensed over the vesting period, in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts the number of options outstanding for any cancellations due to employee resignation or termination. In the event of any cancellation of options, Atea reverses any cost accrued for the cancelled options in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. There is no outstanding tax obli-gation to be settled in the balance on 31 December 2025.
Based on the Atea share price and the strike price of all 8,172,828 outstanding share options as of 31 December 2025, and based on the contractual exercise / settlement procedure above, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 was 1,177,349, or 1.0% of all shares issued by Atea ASA. This calculation assumes that every option recipient remains employed by Atea through the exercise dates in 2026 - 2028, so that they retain the right to exer-cise their options.
If the Atea share price were to appreciate so that the intrinsic value of each outstanding option reached its maximum value / cap, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 would increase to 3,263,620 or 2.9% of all shares issued by Atea ASA.
6.2.2 Employee Share Savings Program (ESSP):
Atea ASA has established an Employee Share Savings Program which is open to all employees of the Atea Group. Under the terms of the Program, participating employees may allocate a fixed amount of their monthly after-tax salary to purchase shares in Atea ASA, up to a maximum amount of EUR 100 per month. Shares are purchased at market price, either from the open market or from Atea\u2019s treasury hold-ings, at the company\u2019s discretion. As an additional incentive, Atea will provide ESSP participants one \u201cbonus share\u201d for each two ordinary shares purchased under the Program after a vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea and during which the participant cannot sell the specified ordinary shares.
The obligation to provide participants with a \u201cbonus share\u201d is recog-nized by Atea as a Restricted Share Unit (RSU), in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment. The cost of the RSU is calculated at the time of the respective share purchase and then expensed over the vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea. On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts its obligation to issue bonus shares for any cancellation due to termination of the participant\u2019s employment or the sale of their ordinary shares. Atea recognizes the impact of any cancellations of RSUs in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Atea had 235,576 outstanding RSUs as of 31 December 2025 (209,717 RSUs at 31 December 2024). This represents the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares needed for Atea to meet its obligations to employees, in the event that all program participants remain employed at Atea through all of the future vesting dates.
Share options and weighted average exercise prices are as follows for the reporting periods presented:
2025 | 2024 | |||
Local currency in million | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) |
Outstanding at 1 Jan | 8,329,328 | 110 | 8,366,335 | 104 |
Granted | 2,426,338 | 131 | 2,447,832 | 129 |
Exercised | -1,751,832 | 120 | -1,992,839 | 76 |
Lapsed/terminated | -826,006 | 112 | -483,000 | 110 |
Expired | -5,000 | 115 | -9,000 | 73 |
Outstanding at 31 Dec | 8,172,828 | 106 | 8,329,328 | 110 |
Vested outstanding | 1,812,332 | 106 | 1,784,832 | 110 |
The weighted average value of the share options granted in 2025 was NOK 40 (NOK 42 in 2024). The share options were valued by a third party according to the Black-Scholes valuation model. The conditions for exer-cising the different share option programmes are set for each programme on an individual basis.
Terms of the outstanding Share options are as follows:
Outstanding share options | Vested share options | ||||
Exercise price | Outstanding share options at 31 Dec 2025 | ||||
Weighted average contractual life (Year) | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | Vested share options at 31 Dec 2025 | |||
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | |||||
100-110 | 1,812,332 | 0.96 | 110 | 1,812,332 | 110 |
110-120 | 1,978,332 | 1.96 | 115 | - | - |
120-130 | 2,147,832 | 2.96 | 129 | - | - |
130-140 | 2,234,332 | 3.96 | 131 | - | - |
Total | 8,172,828 | 2.54 | 122 | 1,812,332 | 110 |
Variables in the model for the allotment of options in 2025:
Weighted average share price at the time of allotment (NOK) | 132 |
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | 124 |
Weighted average fair value (NOK) | 40 |
Weighted average volatility1 | 28.8% |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.7% |
Weighted average expected life (years) | 4.3 |
1The expected volatility was determined based on historical volatility with the same lifetime as the options issued. As the strike price is adjusted for dividends, this is not taken into account in the valuation.
Note 6\tPayroll and related costs
Expenses recognised for payroll and related costs are analyzed below:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Wages and salaries to employees | -6,076 | -5,738 |
Total social security costs | -956 | -972 |
Pension costs | -542 | -518 |
Share based compensation1 | -107 | -98 |
Other personnel costs | -284 | -281 |
Total Payroll and related costs | -7,964 | -7,607 |
Average number of full time employees | 8,000 | 8,075 |
1\tSocial security cost related to shared based compensation was NOK -26 million in 2025 (NOK -21 million in 2024).
Compensation to Executive Directors1
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Fixed salary | -29 | -30 |
One-year variable salary | -9 | -8 |
Multi-year variable salary2 | -29 | -32 |
Pension costs | -3 | -3 |
Total remuneration | -70 | -74 |
1\tWages and remuneration to the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors and the employees\u2019 share option plans are described in a separate Remuneration report published at atea.com/compliance/.
2\tRelated to Share-based compensation and reflects IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 expense for outstanding stock options to the employee during period.
Accounting policies
6.1 Pension obligations
Group companies operate various pension schemes. The schemes are generally funded through payments to insurance companies. The Group companies do not have any defined benefit plans, only contribu-tion plans. Atea has no further payment obligations once the contribu-tions have been paid.
6.2 Share-based compensation
The Group has two share-based compensation programs, the Share Option program and the Employee Share Savings Program.
In February 2025, Atea amended the contractual terms of all outstanding Share Option agreements in order to reduce the number of new shares or treasury shares required to meet its obligations to employees. All options recipients have accepted the terms of the amended contracts. The amendment has not resulted in a change to the accounting cost of the options with respect to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
In the original Share Option agreements, each Share Option enabled the participant to purchase one share of Atea upon exercise by paying the strike price to Atea. Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the share options is unchanged from the original terms (i.e., the intrinsic value is the Atea share price at exercise, less the strike price in the contract). However, the amended contracts introduce a new method for Atea to settle its obligations upon exercise of options with a share-based payment to the employee.
Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the options is calculated upon exercise, which represents the company\u2019s financial obligation to the employee upon exercise of the options. Atea can settle this obligation either in cash or with a share-based payment of equivalent value, at its own discretion. Under the share-based payment alternative, the company provides the employee with rights to subscribe to a number of Atea shares with a settlement price of NOK 0 or NOK 1. The number of shares has a combined value equivalent to the intrinsic value of the options exercised, less any relevant income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Additional details on the overall terms of the amended Share Option agreements is provided below.
6.2.1 Share options:
Share options have been granted to the management and to selected employees.
Under the amended Share Option agreements:
The employee is granted a number of Share Options with a strike price that is not below the share price at the time of grant
The options have a contractual vesting date which is no less than three years following the date of grant (and an expiration date which is one year following the vesting date)
Vesting of the options is contingent upon the recipient being in active employment and in a non-resigned position as of the contractual vesting date
Upon exercise of Share Options, the intrinsic value of each exercised option is calculated (i.e., the intrinsic value is Atea\u2019s share price at the exercise date minus the contractual strike price). This represents the value of - Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise
The value of Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise is capped at a maximum value of 2 times the strike price of the options at the grant date
Atea settles its obligation to the employee upon exercise of Share Options as follows:
Atea may at its own discretion elect to settle its obligation to the employee through a cash payment of the intrinsic value of all options exercised or through a share-based payment of equal value
If Atea elects to settle its obligation through a share-based payment, then the employee receives the right to subscribe to a variable number of shares in Atea ASA at a final settlement price per share of NOK 0 (if Atea uses treasury shares to settle the obli-gation) or at par value, currently NOK 1 (if Atea issues new shares to settle the obligation, contingent upon approval at the annual general meeting). It is Atea\u2019s discretion whether to use treasury shares or whether to issue new shares to settle the contract
The value of the rights received by the employee is equal to the intrinsic value of the options exercised. The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is equal to: the intrinsic value of the share options exercised, divided by the difference between the share price at the exercise date minus the final settlement price per share to be paid by the employee (NOK 0 or NOK 1)
The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is adjusted for any income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Income tax is withheld through a propor-tional reduction in the number of shares which the employee has the right to subscribe.
Atea\u2019s practice is to use treasury shares to settle the contractual obliga-tions of its share option contracts, rather than to make a cash payment or to issue new shares. The cost of the stock options is calculated at the time of grant according to the Black-Scholes valuation model and then expensed over the vesting period, in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts the number of options outstanding for any cancellations due to employee resignation or termination. In the event of any cancellation of options, Atea reverses any cost accrued for the cancelled options in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. There is no outstanding tax obli-gation to be settled in the balance on 31 December 2025.
Based on the Atea share price and the strike price of all 8,172,828 outstanding share options as of 31 December 2025, and based on the contractual exercise / settlement procedure above, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 was 1,177,349, or 1.0% of all shares issued by Atea ASA. This calculation assumes that every option recipient remains employed by Atea through the exercise dates in 2026 - 2028, so that they retain the right to exer-cise their options.
If the Atea share price were to appreciate so that the intrinsic value of each outstanding option reached its maximum value / cap, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 would increase to 3,263,620 or 2.9% of all shares issued by Atea ASA.
6.2.2 Employee Share Savings Program (ESSP):
Atea ASA has established an Employee Share Savings Program which is open to all employees of the Atea Group. Under the terms of the Program, participating employees may allocate a fixed amount of their monthly after-tax salary to purchase shares in Atea ASA, up to a maximum amount of EUR 100 per month. Shares are purchased at market price, either from the open market or from Atea\u2019s treasury hold-ings, at the company\u2019s discretion. As an additional incentive, Atea will provide ESSP participants one \u201cbonus share\u201d for each two ordinary shares purchased under the Program after a vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea and during which the participant cannot sell the specified ordinary shares.
The obligation to provide participants with a \u201cbonus share\u201d is recog-nized by Atea as a Restricted Share Unit (RSU), in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment. The cost of the RSU is calculated at the time of the respective share purchase and then expensed over the vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea. On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts its obligation to issue bonus shares for any cancellation due to termination of the participant\u2019s employment or the sale of their ordinary shares. Atea recognizes the impact of any cancellations of RSUs in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Atea had 235,576 outstanding RSUs as of 31 December 2025 (209,717 RSUs at 31 December 2024). This represents the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares needed for Atea to meet its obligations to employees, in the event that all program participants remain employed at Atea through all of the future vesting dates.
Share options and weighted average exercise prices are as follows for the reporting periods presented:
2025 | 2024 | |||
Local currency in million | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) |
Outstanding at 1 Jan | 8,329,328 | 110 | 8,366,335 | 104 |
Granted | 2,426,338 | 131 | 2,447,832 | 129 |
Exercised | -1,751,832 | 120 | -1,992,839 | 76 |
Lapsed/terminated | -826,006 | 112 | -483,000 | 110 |
Expired | -5,000 | 115 | -9,000 | 73 |
Outstanding at 31 Dec | 8,172,828 | 106 | 8,329,328 | 110 |
Vested outstanding | 1,812,332 | 106 | 1,784,832 | 110 |
The weighted average value of the share options granted in 2025 was NOK 40 (NOK 42 in 2024). The share options were valued by a third party according to the Black-Scholes valuation model. The conditions for exer-cising the different share option programmes are set for each programme on an individual basis.
Terms of the outstanding Share options are as follows:
Outstanding share options | Vested share options | ||||
Exercise price | Outstanding share options at 31 Dec 2025 | ||||
Weighted average contractual life (Year) | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | Vested share options at 31 Dec 2025 | |||
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | |||||
100-110 | 1,812,332 | 0.96 | 110 | 1,812,332 | 110 |
110-120 | 1,978,332 | 1.96 | 115 | - | - |
120-130 | 2,147,832 | 2.96 | 129 | - | - |
130-140 | 2,234,332 | 3.96 | 131 | - | - |
Total | 8,172,828 | 2.54 | 122 | 1,812,332 | 110 |
Variables in the model for the allotment of options in 2025:
Weighted average share price at the time of allotment (NOK) | 132 |
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | 124 |
Weighted average fair value (NOK) | 40 |
Weighted average volatility1 | 28.8% |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.7% |
Weighted average expected life (years) | 4.3 |
1The expected volatility was determined based on historical volatility with the same lifetime as the options issued. As the strike price is adjusted for dividends, this is not taken into account in the valuation.
Note 6\tPayroll and related costs
Expenses recognised for payroll and related costs are analyzed below:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Wages and salaries to employees | -6,076 | -5,738 |
Total social security costs | -956 | -972 |
Pension costs | -542 | -518 |
Share based compensation1 | -107 | -98 |
Other personnel costs | -284 | -281 |
Total Payroll and related costs | -7,964 | -7,607 |
Average number of full time employees | 8,000 | 8,075 |
1\tSocial security cost related to shared based compensation was NOK -26 million in 2025 (NOK -21 million in 2024).
Compensation to Executive Directors1
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Fixed salary | -29 | -30 |
One-year variable salary | -9 | -8 |
Multi-year variable salary2 | -29 | -32 |
Pension costs | -3 | -3 |
Total remuneration | -70 | -74 |
1\tWages and remuneration to the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors and the employees\u2019 share option plans are described in a separate Remuneration report published at atea.com/compliance/.
2\tRelated to Share-based compensation and reflects IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 expense for outstanding stock options to the employee during period.
Accounting policies
6.1 Pension obligations
Group companies operate various pension schemes. The schemes are generally funded through payments to insurance companies. The Group companies do not have any defined benefit plans, only contribu-tion plans. Atea has no further payment obligations once the contribu-tions have been paid.
6.2 Share-based compensation
The Group has two share-based compensation programs, the Share Option program and the Employee Share Savings Program.
In February 2025, Atea amended the contractual terms of all outstanding Share Option agreements in order to reduce the number of new shares or treasury shares required to meet its obligations to employees. All options recipients have accepted the terms of the amended contracts. The amendment has not resulted in a change to the accounting cost of the options with respect to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
In the original Share Option agreements, each Share Option enabled the participant to purchase one share of Atea upon exercise by paying the strike price to Atea. Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the share options is unchanged from the original terms (i.e., the intrinsic value is the Atea share price at exercise, less the strike price in the contract). However, the amended contracts introduce a new method for Atea to settle its obligations upon exercise of options with a share-based payment to the employee.
Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the options is calculated upon exercise, which represents the company\u2019s financial obligation to the employee upon exercise of the options. Atea can settle this obligation either in cash or with a share-based payment of equivalent value, at its own discretion. Under the share-based payment alternative, the company provides the employee with rights to subscribe to a number of Atea shares with a settlement price of NOK 0 or NOK 1. The number of shares has a combined value equivalent to the intrinsic value of the options exercised, less any relevant income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Additional details on the overall terms of the amended Share Option agreements is provided below.
6.2.1 Share options:
Share options have been granted to the management and to selected employees.
Under the amended Share Option agreements:
The employee is granted a number of Share Options with a strike price that is not below the share price at the time of grant
The options have a contractual vesting date which is no less than three years following the date of grant (and an expiration date which is one year following the vesting date)
Vesting of the options is contingent upon the recipient being in active employment and in a non-resigned position as of the contractual vesting date
Upon exercise of Share Options, the intrinsic value of each exercised option is calculated (i.e., the intrinsic value is Atea\u2019s share price at the exercise date minus the contractual strike price). This represents the value of - Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise
The value of Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise is capped at a maximum value of 2 times the strike price of the options at the grant date
Atea settles its obligation to the employee upon exercise of Share Options as follows:
Atea may at its own discretion elect to settle its obligation to the employee through a cash payment of the intrinsic value of all options exercised or through a share-based payment of equal value
If Atea elects to settle its obligation through a share-based payment, then the employee receives the right to subscribe to a variable number of shares in Atea ASA at a final settlement price per share of NOK 0 (if Atea uses treasury shares to settle the obli-gation) or at par value, currently NOK 1 (if Atea issues new shares to settle the obligation, contingent upon approval at the annual general meeting). It is Atea\u2019s discretion whether to use treasury shares or whether to issue new shares to settle the contract
The value of the rights received by the employee is equal to the intrinsic value of the options exercised. The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is equal to: the intrinsic value of the share options exercised, divided by the difference between the share price at the exercise date minus the final settlement price per share to be paid by the employee (NOK 0 or NOK 1)
The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is adjusted for any income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Income tax is withheld through a propor-tional reduction in the number of shares which the employee has the right to subscribe.
Atea\u2019s practice is to use treasury shares to settle the contractual obliga-tions of its share option contracts, rather than to make a cash payment or to issue new shares. The cost of the stock options is calculated at the time of grant according to the Black-Scholes valuation model and then expensed over the vesting period, in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts the number of options outstanding for any cancellations due to employee resignation or termination. In the event of any cancellation of options, Atea reverses any cost accrued for the cancelled options in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. There is no outstanding tax obli-gation to be settled in the balance on 31 December 2025.
Based on the Atea share price and the strike price of all 8,172,828 outstanding share options as of 31 December 2025, and based on the contractual exercise / settlement procedure above, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 was 1,177,349, or 1.0% of all shares issued by Atea ASA. This calculation assumes that every option recipient remains employed by Atea through the exercise dates in 2026 - 2028, so that they retain the right to exer-cise their options.
If the Atea share price were to appreciate so that the intrinsic value of each outstanding option reached its maximum value / cap, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 would increase to 3,263,620 or 2.9% of all shares issued by Atea ASA.
6.2.2 Employee Share Savings Program (ESSP):
Atea ASA has established an Employee Share Savings Program which is open to all employees of the Atea Group. Under the terms of the Program, participating employees may allocate a fixed amount of their monthly after-tax salary to purchase shares in Atea ASA, up to a maximum amount of EUR 100 per month. Shares are purchased at market price, either from the open market or from Atea\u2019s treasury hold-ings, at the company\u2019s discretion. As an additional incentive, Atea will provide ESSP participants one \u201cbonus share\u201d for each two ordinary shares purchased under the Program after a vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea and during which the participant cannot sell the specified ordinary shares.
The obligation to provide participants with a \u201cbonus share\u201d is recog-nized by Atea as a Restricted Share Unit (RSU), in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment. The cost of the RSU is calculated at the time of the respective share purchase and then expensed over the vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea. On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts its obligation to issue bonus shares for any cancellation due to termination of the participant\u2019s employment or the sale of their ordinary shares. Atea recognizes the impact of any cancellations of RSUs in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Atea had 235,576 outstanding RSUs as of 31 December 2025 (209,717 RSUs at 31 December 2024). This represents the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares needed for Atea to meet its obligations to employees, in the event that all program participants remain employed at Atea through all of the future vesting dates.
Note 6\tPayroll and related costs
Expenses recognised for payroll and related costs are analyzed below:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Wages and salaries to employees | -6,076 | -5,738 |
Total social security costs | -956 | -972 |
Pension costs | -542 | -518 |
Share based compensation1 | -107 | -98 |
Other personnel costs | -284 | -281 |
Total Payroll and related costs | -7,964 | -7,607 |
Average number of full time employees | 8,000 | 8,075 |
1\tSocial security cost related to shared based compensation was NOK -26 million in 2025 (NOK -21 million in 2024).
Compensation to Executive Directors1
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Fixed salary | -29 | -30 |
One-year variable salary | -9 | -8 |
Multi-year variable salary2 | -29 | -32 |
Pension costs | -3 | -3 |
Total remuneration | -70 | -74 |
1\tWages and remuneration to the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors and the employees\u2019 share option plans are described in a separate Remuneration report published at atea.com/compliance/.
2\tRelated to Share-based compensation and reflects IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 expense for outstanding stock options to the employee during period.
Accounting policies
6.1 Pension obligations
Group companies operate various pension schemes. The schemes are generally funded through payments to insurance companies. The Group companies do not have any defined benefit plans, only contribu-tion plans. Atea has no further payment obligations once the contribu-tions have been paid.
6.2 Share-based compensation
The Group has two share-based compensation programs, the Share Option program and the Employee Share Savings Program.
In February 2025, Atea amended the contractual terms of all outstanding Share Option agreements in order to reduce the number of new shares or treasury shares required to meet its obligations to employees. All options recipients have accepted the terms of the amended contracts. The amendment has not resulted in a change to the accounting cost of the options with respect to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
In the original Share Option agreements, each Share Option enabled the participant to purchase one share of Atea upon exercise by paying the strike price to Atea. Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the share options is unchanged from the original terms (i.e., the intrinsic value is the Atea share price at exercise, less the strike price in the contract). However, the amended contracts introduce a new method for Atea to settle its obligations upon exercise of options with a share-based payment to the employee.
Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the options is calculated upon exercise, which represents the company\u2019s financial obligation to the employee upon exercise of the options. Atea can settle this obligation either in cash or with a share-based payment of equivalent value, at its own discretion. Under the share-based payment alternative, the company provides the employee with rights to subscribe to a number of Atea shares with a settlement price of NOK 0 or NOK 1. The number of shares has a combined value equivalent to the intrinsic value of the options exercised, less any relevant income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Additional details on the overall terms of the amended Share Option agreements is provided below.
6.2.1 Share options:
Share options have been granted to the management and to selected employees.
Under the amended Share Option agreements:
The employee is granted a number of Share Options with a strike price that is not below the share price at the time of grant
The options have a contractual vesting date which is no less than three years following the date of grant (and an expiration date which is one year following the vesting date)
Vesting of the options is contingent upon the recipient being in active employment and in a non-resigned position as of the contractual vesting date
Upon exercise of Share Options, the intrinsic value of each exercised option is calculated (i.e., the intrinsic value is Atea\u2019s share price at the exercise date minus the contractual strike price). This represents the value of - Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise
The value of Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise is capped at a maximum value of 2 times the strike price of the options at the grant date
Atea settles its obligation to the employee upon exercise of Share Options as follows:
Atea may at its own discretion elect to settle its obligation to the employee through a cash payment of the intrinsic value of all options exercised or through a share-based payment of equal value
If Atea elects to settle its obligation through a share-based payment, then the employee receives the right to subscribe to a variable number of shares in Atea ASA at a final settlement price per share of NOK 0 (if Atea uses treasury shares to settle the obli-gation) or at par value, currently NOK 1 (if Atea issues new shares to settle the obligation, contingent upon approval at the annual general meeting). It is Atea\u2019s discretion whether to use treasury shares or whether to issue new shares to settle the contract
The value of the rights received by the employee is equal to the intrinsic value of the options exercised. The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is equal to: the intrinsic value of the share options exercised, divided by the difference between the share price at the exercise date minus the final settlement price per share to be paid by the employee (NOK 0 or NOK 1)
The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is adjusted for any income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Income tax is withheld through a propor-tional reduction in the number of shares which the employee has the right to subscribe.
Atea\u2019s practice is to use treasury shares to settle the contractual obliga-tions of its share option contracts, rather than to make a cash payment or to issue new shares. The cost of the stock options is calculated at the time of grant according to the Black-Scholes valuation model and then expensed over the vesting period, in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts the number of options outstanding for any cancellations due to employee resignation or termination. In the event of any cancellation of options, Atea reverses any cost accrued for the cancelled options in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. There is no outstanding tax obli-gation to be settled in the balance on 31 December 2025.
Based on the Atea share price and the strike price of all 8,172,828 outstanding share options as of 31 December 2025, and based on the contractual exercise / settlement procedure above, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 was 1,177,349, or 1.0% of all shares issued by Atea ASA. This calculation assumes that every option recipient remains employed by Atea through the exercise dates in 2026 - 2028, so that they retain the right to exer-cise their options.
If the Atea share price were to appreciate so that the intrinsic value of each outstanding option reached its maximum value / cap, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 would increase to 3,263,620 or 2.9% of all shares issued by Atea ASA.
6.2.2 Employee Share Savings Program (ESSP):
Atea ASA has established an Employee Share Savings Program which is open to all employees of the Atea Group. Under the terms of the Program, participating employees may allocate a fixed amount of their monthly after-tax salary to purchase shares in Atea ASA, up to a maximum amount of EUR 100 per month. Shares are purchased at market price, either from the open market or from Atea\u2019s treasury hold-ings, at the company\u2019s discretion. As an additional incentive, Atea will provide ESSP participants one \u201cbonus share\u201d for each two ordinary shares purchased under the Program after a vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea and during which the participant cannot sell the specified ordinary shares.
The obligation to provide participants with a \u201cbonus share\u201d is recog-nized by Atea as a Restricted Share Unit (RSU), in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment. The cost of the RSU is calculated at the time of the respective share purchase and then expensed over the vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea. On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts its obligation to issue bonus shares for any cancellation due to termination of the participant\u2019s employment or the sale of their ordinary shares. Atea recognizes the impact of any cancellations of RSUs in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Atea had 235,576 outstanding RSUs as of 31 December 2025 (209,717 RSUs at 31 December 2024). This represents the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares needed for Atea to meet its obligations to employees, in the event that all program participants remain employed at Atea through all of the future vesting dates.
Share options and weighted average exercise prices are as follows for the reporting periods presented:
2025 | 2024 | |||
Local currency in million | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) |
Outstanding at 1 Jan | 8,329,328 | 110 | 8,366,335 | 104 |
Granted | 2,426,338 | 131 | 2,447,832 | 129 |
Exercised | -1,751,832 | 120 | -1,992,839 | 76 |
Lapsed/terminated | -826,006 | 112 | -483,000 | 110 |
Expired | -5,000 | 115 | -9,000 | 73 |
Outstanding at 31 Dec | 8,172,828 | 106 | 8,329,328 | 110 |
Vested outstanding | 1,812,332 | 106 | 1,784,832 | 110 |
The weighted average value of the share options granted in 2025 was NOK 40 (NOK 42 in 2024). The share options were valued by a third party according to the Black-Scholes valuation model. The conditions for exer-cising the different share option programmes are set for each programme on an individual basis.
Terms of the outstanding Share options are as follows:
Outstanding share options | Vested share options | ||||
Exercise price | Outstanding share options at 31 Dec 2025 | ||||
Weighted average contractual life (Year) | Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | Vested share options at 31 Dec 2025 | |||
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | |||||
100-110 | 1,812,332 | 0.96 | 110 | 1,812,332 | 110 |
110-120 | 1,978,332 | 1.96 | 115 | - | - |
120-130 | 2,147,832 | 2.96 | 129 | - | - |
130-140 | 2,234,332 | 3.96 | 131 | - | - |
Total | 8,172,828 | 2.54 | 122 | 1,812,332 | 110 |
Variables in the model for the allotment of options in 2025:
Weighted average share price at the time of allotment (NOK) | 132 |
Weighted average exercise price (NOK) | 124 |
Weighted average fair value (NOK) | 40 |
Weighted average volatility1 | 28.8% |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.7% |
Weighted average expected life (years) | 4.3 |
1The expected volatility was determined based on historical volatility with the same lifetime as the options issued. As the strike price is adjusted for dividends, this is not taken into account in the valuation.
2\tRelated to Share-based compensation and reflects IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 expense for outstanding stock options to the employee during period.
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The Group has two share-based compensation programs, the Share Option program and the Employee Share Savings Program.
In February 2025, Atea amended the contractual terms of all outstanding Share Option agreements in order to reduce the number of new shares or treasury shares required to meet its obligations to employees. All options recipients have accepted the terms of the amended contracts. The amendment has not resulted in a change to the accounting cost of the options with respect to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
In the original Share Option agreements, each Share Option enabled the participant to purchase one share of Atea upon exercise by paying the strike price to Atea. Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the share options is unchanged from the original terms (i.e., the intrinsic value is the Atea share price at exercise, less the strike price in the contract). However, the amended contracts introduce a new method for Atea to settle its obligations upon exercise of options with a share-based payment to the employee.
Under the amended contracts, the intrinsic value of the options is calculated upon exercise, which represents the company\u2019s financial obligation to the employee upon exercise of the options. Atea can settle this obligation either in cash or with a share-based payment of equivalent value, at its own discretion. Under the share-based payment alternative, the company provides the employee with rights to subscribe to a number of Atea shares with a settlement price of NOK 0 or NOK 1. The number of shares has a combined value equivalent to the intrinsic value of the options exercised, less any relevant income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Additional details on the overall terms of the amended Share Option agreements is provided below.
6.2.1 Share options:
Share options have been granted to the management and to selected employees.
Under the amended Share Option agreements:
The employee is granted a number of Share Options with a strike price that is not below the share price at the time of grant
The options have a contractual vesting date which is no less than three years following the date of grant (and an expiration date which is one year following the vesting date)
Vesting of the options is contingent upon the recipient being in active employment and in a non-resigned position as of the contractual vesting date
Upon exercise of Share Options, the intrinsic value of each exercised option is calculated (i.e., the intrinsic value is Atea\u2019s share price at the exercise date minus the contractual strike price). This represents the value of - Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise
The value of Atea\u2019s obligation to the employee upon exercise is capped at a maximum value of 2 times the strike price of the options at the grant date
Atea settles its obligation to the employee upon exercise of Share Options as follows:
Atea may at its own discretion elect to settle its obligation to the employee through a cash payment of the intrinsic value of all options exercised or through a share-based payment of equal value
If Atea elects to settle its obligation through a share-based payment, then the employee receives the right to subscribe to a variable number of shares in Atea ASA at a final settlement price per share of NOK 0 (if Atea uses treasury shares to settle the obli-gation) or at par value, currently NOK 1 (if Atea issues new shares to settle the obligation, contingent upon approval at the annual general meeting). It is Atea\u2019s discretion whether to use treasury shares or whether to issue new shares to settle the contract
The value of the rights received by the employee is equal to the intrinsic value of the options exercised. The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is equal to: the intrinsic value of the share options exercised, divided by the difference between the share price at the exercise date minus the final settlement price per share to be paid by the employee (NOK 0 or NOK 1)
The number of shares which the employee receives the right to subscribe is adjusted for any income tax withholding in accordance with local tax regulation. Income tax is withheld through a propor-tional reduction in the number of shares which the employee has the right to subscribe.
Atea\u2019s practice is to use treasury shares to settle the contractual obliga-tions of its share option contracts, rather than to make a cash payment or to issue new shares. The cost of the stock options is calculated at the time of grant according to the Black-Scholes valuation model and then expensed over the vesting period, in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment.
On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts the number of options outstanding for any cancellations due to employee resignation or termination. In the event of any cancellation of options, Atea reverses any cost accrued for the cancelled options in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. There is no outstanding tax obli-gation to be settled in the balance on 31 December 2025.
Based on the Atea share price and the strike price of all 8,172,828 outstanding share options as of 31 December 2025, and based on the contractual exercise / settlement procedure above, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 was 1,177,349, or 1.0% of all shares issued by Atea ASA. This calculation assumes that every option recipient remains employed by Atea through the exercise dates in 2026 - 2028, so that they retain the right to exer-cise their options.
If the Atea share price were to appreciate so that the intrinsic value of each outstanding option reached its maximum value / cap, the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares required for Atea to meet its obligations under its share option agreements as of 31 December 2025 would increase to 3,263,620 or 2.9% of all shares issued by Atea ASA.
6.2.2 Employee Share Savings Program (ESSP):
Atea ASA has established an Employee Share Savings Program which is open to all employees of the Atea Group. Under the terms of the Program, participating employees may allocate a fixed amount of their monthly after-tax salary to purchase shares in Atea ASA, up to a maximum amount of EUR 100 per month. Shares are purchased at market price, either from the open market or from Atea\u2019s treasury hold-ings, at the company\u2019s discretion. As an additional incentive, Atea will provide ESSP participants one \u201cbonus share\u201d for each two ordinary shares purchased under the Program after a vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea and during which the participant cannot sell the specified ordinary shares.
The obligation to provide participants with a \u201cbonus share\u201d is recog-nized by Atea as a Restricted Share Unit (RSU), in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 2 Share-based payment. The cost of the RSU is calculated at the time of the respective share purchase and then expensed over the vesting period during which the participant must remain employed by Atea. On each balance sheet date, the company adjusts its obligation to issue bonus shares for any cancellation due to termination of the participant\u2019s employment or the sale of their ordinary shares. Atea recognizes the impact of any cancellations of RSUs in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Atea had 235,576 outstanding RSUs as of 31 December 2025 (209,717 RSUs at 31 December 2024). This represents the maximum number of new shares or treasury shares needed for Atea to meet its obligations to employees, in the event that all program participants remain employed at Atea through all of the future vesting dates.
Note 7\tOther operating costs
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Car and travel costs | -154 | -142 |
Communication and IT costs | -597 | -560 |
Premises costs | -148 | -147 |
Marketing costs | -31 | -34 |
Bad debts | -3 | -9 |
Other income1 | 38 | 49 |
Other costs and cost reimbursement2, 3 | -36 | 0 |
Total other operating costs | -930 | -843 |
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Auditor's fees | -10.7 | -9.1 |
Assurance services4 | -1.3 | -2.0 |
Tax advisory services | -0.3 | -0.6 |
Total | -12.2 | -11.8 |
1Other incomeOther income of NOK 38 million in 2025 mainly consist of interest invoiced to customers for late payment (NOK 19 million) and leasing of premises to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is member of the Board of Directors (NOK 9 million), see Note 25.
2Audit feesThe table above shows Deloitte\u2019s total charges for auditing and other services. All amounts are exclusive of VAT.
3Remuneration to the Board of Directors of Atea ASANOK 1.9 million was paid in fees to the Board of Directors of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 2.0 million in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to NOK 500,000, fees to the employee representatives amounted to NOK 150,000 each and the rest of the Board of Directors received a fee of NOK 200,000 each.NOK 350,000 was paid in fees to the Audit Committee of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 350,000 in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Audit Committee was NOK 150,000, and NOK 100,000 to each other two members.
4Assurance servicesMainly related to assurance to the sustainability statement.
Note 7\tOther operating costs
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Car and travel costs | -154 | -142 |
Communication and IT costs | -597 | -560 |
Premises costs | -148 | -147 |
Marketing costs | -31 | -34 |
Bad debts | -3 | -9 |
Other income1 | 38 | 49 |
Other costs and cost reimbursement2, 3 | -36 | 0 |
Total other operating costs | -930 | -843 |
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Auditor's fees | -10.7 | -9.1 |
Assurance services4 | -1.3 | -2.0 |
Tax advisory services | -0.3 | -0.6 |
Total | -12.2 | -11.8 |
1Other incomeOther income of NOK 38 million in 2025 mainly consist of interest invoiced to customers for late payment (NOK 19 million) and leasing of premises to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is member of the Board of Directors (NOK 9 million), see Note 25.
2Audit feesThe table above shows Deloitte\u2019s total charges for auditing and other services. All amounts are exclusive of VAT.
3Remuneration to the Board of Directors of Atea ASANOK 1.9 million was paid in fees to the Board of Directors of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 2.0 million in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to NOK 500,000, fees to the employee representatives amounted to NOK 150,000 each and the rest of the Board of Directors received a fee of NOK 200,000 each.NOK 350,000 was paid in fees to the Audit Committee of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 350,000 in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Audit Committee was NOK 150,000, and NOK 100,000 to each other two members.
4Assurance servicesMainly related to assurance to the sustainability statement.
Note 7\tOther operating costs
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Car and travel costs | -154 | -142 |
Communication and IT costs | -597 | -560 |
Premises costs | -148 | -147 |
Marketing costs | -31 | -34 |
Bad debts | -3 | -9 |
Other income1 | 38 | 49 |
Other costs and cost reimbursement2, 3 | -36 | 0 |
Total other operating costs | -930 | -843 |
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Auditor's fees | -10.7 | -9.1 |
Assurance services4 | -1.3 | -2.0 |
Tax advisory services | -0.3 | -0.6 |
Total | -12.2 | -11.8 |
1Other incomeOther income of NOK 38 million in 2025 mainly consist of interest invoiced to customers for late payment (NOK 19 million) and leasing of premises to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is member of the Board of Directors (NOK 9 million), see Note 25.
2Audit feesThe table above shows Deloitte\u2019s total charges for auditing and other services. All amounts are exclusive of VAT.
3Remuneration to the Board of Directors of Atea ASANOK 1.9 million was paid in fees to the Board of Directors of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 2.0 million in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to NOK 500,000, fees to the employee representatives amounted to NOK 150,000 each and the rest of the Board of Directors received a fee of NOK 200,000 each.NOK 350,000 was paid in fees to the Audit Committee of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 350,000 in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Audit Committee was NOK 150,000, and NOK 100,000 to each other two members.
4Assurance servicesMainly related to assurance to the sustainability statement.
Note 7\tOther operating costs
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Car and travel costs | -154 | -142 |
Communication and IT costs | -597 | -560 |
Premises costs | -148 | -147 |
Marketing costs | -31 | -34 |
Bad debts | -3 | -9 |
Other income1 | 38 | 49 |
Other costs and cost reimbursement2, 3 | -36 | 0 |
Total other operating costs | -930 | -843 |
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Auditor's fees | -10.7 | -9.1 |
Assurance services4 | -1.3 | -2.0 |
Tax advisory services | -0.3 | -0.6 |
Total | -12.2 | -11.8 |
1Other incomeOther income of NOK 38 million in 2025 mainly consist of interest invoiced to customers for late payment (NOK 19 million) and leasing of premises to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is member of the Board of Directors (NOK 9 million), see Note 25.
2Audit feesThe table above shows Deloitte\u2019s total charges for auditing and other services. All amounts are exclusive of VAT.
3Remuneration to the Board of Directors of Atea ASANOK 1.9 million was paid in fees to the Board of Directors of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 2.0 million in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to NOK 500,000, fees to the employee representatives amounted to NOK 150,000 each and the rest of the Board of Directors received a fee of NOK 200,000 each.NOK 350,000 was paid in fees to the Audit Committee of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 350,000 in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Audit Committee was NOK 150,000, and NOK 100,000 to each other two members.
4Assurance servicesMainly related to assurance to the sustainability statement.
Note 7\tOther operating costs
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Car and travel costs | -154 | -142 |
Communication and IT costs | -597 | -560 |
Premises costs | -148 | -147 |
Marketing costs | -31 | -34 |
Bad debts | -3 | -9 |
Other income1 | 38 | 49 |
Other costs and cost reimbursement2, 3 | -36 | 0 |
Total other operating costs | -930 | -843 |
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Auditor's fees | -10.7 | -9.1 |
Assurance services4 | -1.3 | -2.0 |
Tax advisory services | -0.3 | -0.6 |
Total | -12.2 | -11.8 |
1Other incomeOther income of NOK 38 million in 2025 mainly consist of interest invoiced to customers for late payment (NOK 19 million) and leasing of premises to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is member of the Board of Directors (NOK 9 million), see Note 25.
2Audit feesThe table above shows Deloitte\u2019s total charges for auditing and other services. All amounts are exclusive of VAT.
3Remuneration to the Board of Directors of Atea ASANOK 1.9 million was paid in fees to the Board of Directors of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 2.0 million in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to NOK 500,000, fees to the employee representatives amounted to NOK 150,000 each and the rest of the Board of Directors received a fee of NOK 200,000 each.NOK 350,000 was paid in fees to the Audit Committee of Atea ASA in 2025 (NOK 350,000 in 2024). Fees to the Chairman of the Audit Committee was NOK 150,000, and NOK 100,000 to each other two members.
4Assurance servicesMainly related to assurance to the sustainability statement.
Auditor's fees
-10.7
-9.1
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Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Note 8\tNet financial items
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Note 8\tNet financial items
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Note 8\tNet financial items
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Note 8\tNet financial items
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Note 8\tNet financial items
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest income | 17 | 24 |
Other financial income | 0 | 2 |
Total financial income | 17 | 25 |
Interest costs on loans | -100 | -123 |
Interest costs on leases | -82 | -80 |
Foreign exchange effects | -61 | 19 |
Other financial expenses | -11 | -10 |
Total financial expenses | -254 | -195 |
Total net financial items | -237 | -170 |
Foreign exchange effects included in operating loss total NOK 1 million in 2025 (operating loss of NOK 9 million in 2024).
The reduction in foreign exchange effects from 2024 to 2025 is mainly attributable to weaker USD and EUR exchange rates relative to the Scandinavian currencies, resulting in negative revaluations of monetary balances during the year.
Accounting policies
Individual financial statements of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries are prepared in the respective entities\u2019 functional currency. Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of Atea ASA is Norwegian kroner (NOK). In the individual financial statements, transac-tions in currencies other than the entity\u2019s functional currency are recognized by applying the exchange rate at the date of transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are trans-lated using the exchange rate at that date. The changes in value due to such foreign currency translations are recognized in the statement of income of the individual entity and reflected as \u201cforeign currency exchange gain/loss\u201d in the consolidated statement of income for the Group.
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Accounting policies
Taxes consists of the tax payable and changes to deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated on all taxable tempo-rary differences, except for:
Goodwill for which amortization is not deductible for tax purposes.
Temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures when the Group decides when the temporary differences are to be reversed and this is not expected to take place in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recog-nised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the busi-ness combination.
Deferred tax assets are recognized when there is convincing evidence that Atea will have a sufficient profit for tax purposes to utilize the tax assets. On each balance sheet date, Atea reviews its unrecorded and unrecog-nized tax assets. Atea recognizes deferred tax assets on its balance sheet when the conditions for recognition have been met. Correspondingly, Atea will reduce its deferred tax assets if they can no longer be utilized.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are measured based on the current tax rates and laws applicable to the companies in the Group where temporary differences have arisen.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are recognized at their nominal value and classified as a non-current asset or a long-term liability on the balance sheet.
The Group is recognising deferred tax on leasing liabilities by reflecting the linkage between the right-of-use asset and the lease liability. Deferred tax is recognised on an aggregate temporarily difference basis.
The Group does not have any tax effects related to Pillar 2, the minimum level of taxation of profits of multina-tional enterprises.
Pillar Two Model Rules:
We have assessed our potential exposure to the Pillar Two rules and have completed the calculation of the Transitional Safe Harbour in accordance with the applicable guidelines. Based on this assessment we have confirmed that all our jurisdictions meet one or more of the tests. Therefore, we have concluded that we are not exposed to any obligations and additional detailed information under Pillar Two in any of our jurisdictions.
Income tax recognized in profit or loss:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Current tax | ||
Norway | -13 | -15 |
Other countries | -196 | -148 |
Deferred tax | ||
Origination and reversal of temporary differences | 19 | -8 |
Net losses utilised | -72 | -53 |
Total income tax expenses | -263 | -224 |
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Profit before tax | 1,140 | 992 |
Income tax expense calculated at 22% (2024: 22%)2 | -251 | -218 |
Effect of income non-taxable and expenses non-deductible3 | -32 | -31 |
Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions4 | 19 | 5 |
Effect of deferred tax balances due to the change in income tax rates3 | 1 | 0 |
Effect of deferred tax changes recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity | 9 | 15 |
Total | -254 | -228 |
Adjustments recognised in the current year in relation to the current tax of prior years | -9 | 4 |
Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss | -263 | -224 |
Effective tax rate | 23.0 % | 22.6 % |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2The tax rate used for the 2025 reconciliations above is the corporate tax rate of 22% (2024: 22%) payable by corporate entities in Norway on taxable profits under the tax law in that jurisdiction.
3Non taxable income and non deductible expenses pursuant to the countries income tax laws.
4Nominal tax rates in 2025 by country: Norway - 22%, Sweden - 20.6%, Finland - 20%, Denmark - 22%, The Baltic - 0-16%. Nominal tax rates in 2024 by country: Norway - 22%, Sweden - 20.6%, Finland - 20%, Denmark - 22%, The Baltic - 0-15%.
Income tax recognised directly in equity
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Current tax | ||
Relating to shared based compensation | 5 | 6 |
Deferred tax | ||
Relating to shared based compensation | 5 | 10 |
Total income tax expenses recognized directly in equity | 9 | 15 |
Deferred tax balances are presented in the statement of financial position as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Deferred tax assets related to carryforward losses1 | 66 | 138 |
Deferred tax assets related to temporary differences1 | 60 | 32 |
Deferred tax liabilities | -174 | -168 |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | -48 | 2 |
1Atea recognises deferred tax assets on the statement of financial position when it has been deemed adequately probable that the operations in the indvidual country will generate a taxable profit that the tax loss carry forward can be used to offset. Taking into account the historical losses and cyclical nature, future earnings are not deemed probable until the individual company has actually reported a taxable profit for a period of time. Tax loss carry forward related to interest limitation have 10 year expiration. Total amount of non-taxable interest expenses carry forward was NOK 234 million at 31 December 2025 (NOK 174 million at the end of 2024).
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
NOK in million | Book value at 1 Jan 2025 | Recognized in P/L | Recognized in equity | Change in OB | Currency translation differences | Book value at 31 Dec 2025 |
Temporary differences | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 23 | -8 | - | - | 0 | 15 |
Intangible assets1 | -215 | 10 | - | - | -6 | -211 |
Inventories | 4 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 4 |
Trade and other receivables | 6 | -1 | - | - | 0 | 5 |
Provisions and accruals | 44 | 23 | - | - | 0 | 67 |
Capital gain/loss accounts | -12 | -6 | - | - | 0 | -18 |
Financial leases | 18 | 4 | - | - | 0 | 23 |
Other financial liabilities | 14 | 6 | - | - | 0 | 20 |
Other differences | -8 | -9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -8 |
Total | -125 | 19 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -103 |
Unused tax losses and credits | ||||||
Tax loss carryforward | 138 | -72 | - | - | 0 | 66 |
Other temporary differences not recognized on the statement of financial position | -11 | 0 | - | - | - | -11 |
Deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 127 | -73 | - | - | 0 | 54 |
Net deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 3 | -53 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -48 |
1Primarily related to depreciable excess values from business combinations.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
NOK in million | Book value at 1 Jan 2024 | Recognized in P/L | Recognized in equity | Change in OB | Currency translation differences | Book value at 31 Dec 2024 |
Temporary differences | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 18 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 23 |
Intangible assets1 | -200 | -8 | - | - | -7 | -215 |
Inventories | 6 | -2 | - | - | 0 | 4 |
Trade and other receivables | 5 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 6 |
Provisions and accruals | 13 | 31 | - | - | 0 | 44 |
Capital gain/loss accounts | -10 | -1 | - | - | 0 | -12 |
Financial leases | 16 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 18 |
Other financial liabilities | 16 | -2 | - | - | 1 | 14 |
Other differences | 14 | -32 | 10 | - | 0 | -8 |
Total | -122 | -8 | 10 | - | -5 | -125 |
Unused tax losses and credits | ||||||
Tax loss carryforward | 190 | -54 | - | - | 2 | 138 |
Other temporary differences not recognized on the statement of financial position | -11 | 0 | - | - | - | -11 |
Deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 179 | -54 | - | - | 2 | 127 |
Net deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 58 | -62 | 10 | - | -3 | 3 |
1Primarily related to depreciable excess values from business combinations.
The Group\u2019s tax losses expires as follows:
NOK in million | No expiration deadline | Total at 31 Dec 2025 |
Norway | 171 | 171 |
Denmark | 77 | 77 |
AppXite | 53 | 53 |
Total | 301 | 301 |
Note 9\tTaxes
Accounting policies
Taxes consists of the tax payable and changes to deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated on all taxable tempo-rary differences, except for:
Goodwill for which amortization is not deductible for tax purposes.
Temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures when the Group decides when the temporary differences are to be reversed and this is not expected to take place in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recog-nised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the busi-ness combination.
Deferred tax assets are recognized when there is convincing evidence that Atea will have a sufficient profit for tax purposes to utilize the tax assets. On each balance sheet date, Atea reviews its unrecorded and unrecog-nized tax assets. Atea recognizes deferred tax assets on its balance sheet when the conditions for recognition have been met. Correspondingly, Atea will reduce its deferred tax assets if they can no longer be utilized.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are measured based on the current tax rates and laws applicable to the companies in the Group where temporary differences have arisen.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are recognized at their nominal value and classified as a non-current asset or a long-term liability on the balance sheet.
The Group is recognising deferred tax on leasing liabilities by reflecting the linkage between the right-of-use asset and the lease liability. Deferred tax is recognised on an aggregate temporarily difference basis.
The Group does not have any tax effects related to Pillar 2, the minimum level of taxation of profits of multina-tional enterprises.
Pillar Two Model Rules:
We have assessed our potential exposure to the Pillar Two rules and have completed the calculation of the Transitional Safe Harbour in accordance with the applicable guidelines. Based on this assessment we have confirmed that all our jurisdictions meet one or more of the tests. Therefore, we have concluded that we are not exposed to any obligations and additional detailed information under Pillar Two in any of our jurisdictions.
Income tax recognized in profit or loss:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Current tax | ||
Norway | -13 | -15 |
Other countries | -196 | -148 |
Deferred tax | ||
Origination and reversal of temporary differences | 19 | -8 |
Net losses utilised | -72 | -53 |
Total income tax expenses | -263 | -224 |
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Profit before tax | 1,140 | 992 |
Income tax expense calculated at 22% (2024: 22%)2 | -251 | -218 |
Effect of income non-taxable and expenses non-deductible3 | -32 | -31 |
Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions4 | 19 | 5 |
Effect of deferred tax balances due to the change in income tax rates3 | 1 | 0 |
Effect of deferred tax changes recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity | 9 | 15 |
Total | -254 | -228 |
Adjustments recognised in the current year in relation to the current tax of prior years | -9 | 4 |
Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss | -263 | -224 |
Effective tax rate | 23.0 % | 22.6 % |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2The tax rate used for the 2025 reconciliations above is the corporate tax rate of 22% (2024: 22%) payable by corporate entities in Norway on taxable profits under the tax law in that jurisdiction.
3Non taxable income and non deductible expenses pursuant to the countries income tax laws.
4Nominal tax rates in 2025 by country: Norway - 22%, Sweden - 20.6%, Finland - 20%, Denmark - 22%, The Baltic - 0-16%. Nominal tax rates in 2024 by country: Norway - 22%, Sweden - 20.6%, Finland - 20%, Denmark - 22%, The Baltic - 0-15%.
Income tax recognised directly in equity
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Current tax | ||
Relating to shared based compensation | 5 | 6 |
Deferred tax | ||
Relating to shared based compensation | 5 | 10 |
Total income tax expenses recognized directly in equity | 9 | 15 |
Deferred tax balances are presented in the statement of financial position as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Deferred tax assets related to carryforward losses1 | 66 | 138 |
Deferred tax assets related to temporary differences1 | 60 | 32 |
Deferred tax liabilities | -174 | -168 |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | -48 | 2 |
1Atea recognises deferred tax assets on the statement of financial position when it has been deemed adequately probable that the operations in the indvidual country will generate a taxable profit that the tax loss carry forward can be used to offset. Taking into account the historical losses and cyclical nature, future earnings are not deemed probable until the individual company has actually reported a taxable profit for a period of time. Tax loss carry forward related to interest limitation have 10 year expiration. Total amount of non-taxable interest expenses carry forward was NOK 234 million at 31 December 2025 (NOK 174 million at the end of 2024).
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
NOK in million | Book value at 1 Jan 2025 | Recognized in P/L | Recognized in equity | Change in OB | Currency translation differences | Book value at 31 Dec 2025 |
Temporary differences | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 23 | -8 | - | - | 0 | 15 |
Intangible assets1 | -215 | 10 | - | - | -6 | -211 |
Inventories | 4 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 4 |
Trade and other receivables | 6 | -1 | - | - | 0 | 5 |
Provisions and accruals | 44 | 23 | - | - | 0 | 67 |
Capital gain/loss accounts | -12 | -6 | - | - | 0 | -18 |
Financial leases | 18 | 4 | - | - | 0 | 23 |
Other financial liabilities | 14 | 6 | - | - | 0 | 20 |
Other differences | -8 | -9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -8 |
Total | -125 | 19 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -103 |
Unused tax losses and credits | ||||||
Tax loss carryforward | 138 | -72 | - | - | 0 | 66 |
Other temporary differences not recognized on the statement of financial position | -11 | 0 | - | - | - | -11 |
Deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 127 | -73 | - | - | 0 | 54 |
Net deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 3 | -53 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -48 |
1Primarily related to depreciable excess values from business combinations.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
NOK in million | Book value at 1 Jan 2024 | Recognized in P/L | Recognized in equity | Change in OB | Currency translation differences | Book value at 31 Dec 2024 |
Temporary differences | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 18 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 23 |
Intangible assets1 | -200 | -8 | - | - | -7 | -215 |
Inventories | 6 | -2 | - | - | 0 | 4 |
Trade and other receivables | 5 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 6 |
Provisions and accruals | 13 | 31 | - | - | 0 | 44 |
Capital gain/loss accounts | -10 | -1 | - | - | 0 | -12 |
Financial leases | 16 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 18 |
Other financial liabilities | 16 | -2 | - | - | 1 | 14 |
Other differences | 14 | -32 | 10 | - | 0 | -8 |
Total | -122 | -8 | 10 | - | -5 | -125 |
Unused tax losses and credits | ||||||
Tax loss carryforward | 190 | -54 | - | - | 2 | 138 |
Other temporary differences not recognized on the statement of financial position | -11 | 0 | - | - | - | -11 |
Deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 179 | -54 | - | - | 2 | 127 |
Net deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 58 | -62 | 10 | - | -3 | 3 |
1Primarily related to depreciable excess values from business combinations.
The Group\u2019s tax losses expires as follows:
NOK in million | No expiration deadline | Total at 31 Dec 2025 |
Norway | 171 | 171 |
Denmark | 77 | 77 |
AppXite | 53 | 53 |
Total | 301 | 301 |
Note 9\tTaxes
Accounting policies
Taxes consists of the tax payable and changes to deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated on all taxable tempo-rary differences, except for:
Goodwill for which amortization is not deductible for tax purposes.
Temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures when the Group decides when the temporary differences are to be reversed and this is not expected to take place in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recog-nised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the busi-ness combination.
Deferred tax assets are recognized when there is convincing evidence that Atea will have a sufficient profit for tax purposes to utilize the tax assets. On each balance sheet date, Atea reviews its unrecorded and unrecog-nized tax assets. Atea recognizes deferred tax assets on its balance sheet when the conditions for recognition have been met. Correspondingly, Atea will reduce its deferred tax assets if they can no longer be utilized.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are measured based on the current tax rates and laws applicable to the companies in the Group where temporary differences have arisen.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are recognized at their nominal value and classified as a non-current asset or a long-term liability on the balance sheet.
The Group is recognising deferred tax on leasing liabilities by reflecting the linkage between the right-of-use asset and the lease liability. Deferred tax is recognised on an aggregate temporarily difference basis.
The Group does not have any tax effects related to Pillar 2, the minimum level of taxation of profits of multina-tional enterprises.
Pillar Two Model Rules:
We have assessed our potential exposure to the Pillar Two rules and have completed the calculation of the Transitional Safe Harbour in accordance with the applicable guidelines. Based on this assessment we have confirmed that all our jurisdictions meet one or more of the tests. Therefore, we have concluded that we are not exposed to any obligations and additional detailed information under Pillar Two in any of our jurisdictions.
Income tax recognized in profit or loss:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Current tax | ||
Norway | -13 | -15 |
Other countries | -196 | -148 |
Deferred tax | ||
Origination and reversal of temporary differences | 19 | -8 |
Net losses utilised | -72 | -53 |
Total income tax expenses | -263 | -224 |
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Profit before tax | 1,140 | 992 |
Income tax expense calculated at 22% (2024: 22%)2 | -251 | -218 |
Effect of income non-taxable and expenses non-deductible3 | -32 | -31 |
Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions4 | 19 | 5 |
Effect of deferred tax balances due to the change in income tax rates3 | 1 | 0 |
Effect of deferred tax changes recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity | 9 | 15 |
Total | -254 | -228 |
Adjustments recognised in the current year in relation to the current tax of prior years | -9 | 4 |
Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss | -263 | -224 |
Effective tax rate | 23.0 % | 22.6 % |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
2The tax rate used for the 2025 reconciliations above is the corporate tax rate of 22% (2024: 22%) payable by corporate entities in Norway on taxable profits under the tax law in that jurisdiction.
3Non taxable income and non deductible expenses pursuant to the countries income tax laws.
4Nominal tax rates in 2025 by country: Norway - 22%, Sweden - 20.6%, Finland - 20%, Denmark - 22%, The Baltic - 0-16%. Nominal tax rates in 2024 by country: Norway - 22%, Sweden - 20.6%, Finland - 20%, Denmark - 22%, The Baltic - 0-15%.
Income tax recognised directly in equity
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Current tax | ||
Relating to shared based compensation | 5 | 6 |
Deferred tax | ||
Relating to shared based compensation | 5 | 10 |
Total income tax expenses recognized directly in equity | 9 | 15 |
Deferred tax balances are presented in the statement of financial position as follows:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Deferred tax assets related to carryforward losses1 | 66 | 138 |
Deferred tax assets related to temporary differences1 | 60 | 32 |
Deferred tax liabilities | -174 | -168 |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | -48 | 2 |
1Atea recognises deferred tax assets on the statement of financial position when it has been deemed adequately probable that the operations in the indvidual country will generate a taxable profit that the tax loss carry forward can be used to offset. Taking into account the historical losses and cyclical nature, future earnings are not deemed probable until the individual company has actually reported a taxable profit for a period of time. Tax loss carry forward related to interest limitation have 10 year expiration. Total amount of non-taxable interest expenses carry forward was NOK 234 million at 31 December 2025 (NOK 174 million at the end of 2024).
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
NOK in million | Book value at 1 Jan 2025 | Recognized in P/L | Recognized in equity | Change in OB | Currency translation differences | Book value at 31 Dec 2025 |
Temporary differences | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 23 | -8 | - | - | 0 | 15 |
Intangible assets1 | -215 | 10 | - | - | -6 | -211 |
Inventories | 4 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 4 |
Trade and other receivables | 6 | -1 | - | - | 0 | 5 |
Provisions and accruals | 44 | 23 | - | - | 0 | 67 |
Capital gain/loss accounts | -12 | -6 | - | - | 0 | -18 |
Financial leases | 18 | 4 | - | - | 0 | 23 |
Other financial liabilities | 14 | 6 | - | - | 0 | 20 |
Other differences | -8 | -9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -8 |
Total | -125 | 19 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -103 |
Unused tax losses and credits | ||||||
Tax loss carryforward | 138 | -72 | - | - | 0 | 66 |
Other temporary differences not recognized on the statement of financial position | -11 | 0 | - | - | - | -11 |
Deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 127 | -73 | - | - | 0 | 54 |
Net deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 3 | -53 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -48 |
1Primarily related to depreciable excess values from business combinations.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
NOK in million | Book value at 1 Jan 2024 | Recognized in P/L | Recognized in equity | Change in OB | Currency translation differences | Book value at 31 Dec 2024 |
Temporary differences | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 18 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 23 |
Intangible assets1 | -200 | -8 | - | - | -7 | -215 |
Inventories | 6 | -2 | - | - | 0 | 4 |
Trade and other receivables | 5 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 6 |
Provisions and accruals | 13 | 31 | - | - | 0 | 44 |
Capital gain/loss accounts | -10 | -1 | - | - | 0 | -12 |
Financial leases | 16 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 18 |
Other financial liabilities | 16 | -2 | - | - | 1 | 14 |
Other differences | 14 | -32 | 10 | - | 0 | -8 |
Total | -122 | -8 | 10 | - | -5 | -125 |
Unused tax losses and credits | ||||||
Tax loss carryforward | 190 | -54 | - | - | 2 | 138 |
Other temporary differences not recognized on the statement of financial position | -11 | 0 | - | - | - | -11 |
Deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 179 | -54 | - | - | 2 | 127 |
Net deferred tax assets recognized on the statement of financial position | 58 | -62 | 10 | - | -3 | 3 |
1Primarily related to depreciable excess values from business combinations.
The Group\u2019s tax losses expires as follows:
NOK in million | No expiration deadline | Total at 31 Dec 2025 |
Norway | 171 | 171 |
Denmark | 77 | 77 |
AppXite | 53 | 53 |
Total | 301 | 301 |
Accounting policies
Taxes consists of the tax payable and changes to deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated on all taxable tempo-rary differences, except for:
Goodwill for which amortization is not deductible for tax purposes.
Temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures when the Group decides when the temporary differences are to be reversed and this is not expected to take place in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recog-nised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the busi-ness combination.
Deferred tax assets are recognized when there is convincing evidence that Atea will have a sufficient profit for tax purposes to utilize the tax assets. On each balance sheet date, Atea reviews its unrecorded and unrecog-nized tax assets. Atea recognizes deferred tax assets on its balance sheet when the conditions for recognition have been met. Correspondingly, Atea will reduce its deferred tax assets if they can no longer be utilized.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are measured based on the current tax rates and laws applicable to the companies in the Group where temporary differences have arisen.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are recognized at their nominal value and classified as a non-current asset or a long-term liability on the balance sheet.
The Group is recognising deferred tax on leasing liabilities by reflecting the linkage between the right-of-use asset and the lease liability. Deferred tax is recognised on an aggregate temporarily difference basis.
The Group does not have any tax effects related to Pillar 2, the minimum level of taxation of profits of multina-tional enterprises.
Pillar Two Model Rules:
We have assessed our potential exposure to the Pillar Two rules and have completed the calculation of the Transitional Safe Harbour in accordance with the applicable guidelines. Based on this assessment we have confirmed that all our jurisdictions meet one or more of the tests. Therefore, we have concluded that we are not exposed to any obligations and additional detailed information under Pillar Two in any of our jurisdictions.
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Taxes consists of the tax payable and changes to deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated on all taxable tempo-rary differences, except for:
Goodwill for which amortization is not deductible for tax purposes.
Temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures when the Group decides when the temporary differences are to be reversed and this is not expected to take place in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recog-nised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the busi-ness combination.
Deferred tax assets are recognized when there is convincing evidence that Atea will have a sufficient profit for tax purposes to utilize the tax assets. On each balance sheet date, Atea reviews its unrecorded and unrecog-nized tax assets. Atea recognizes deferred tax assets on its balance sheet when the conditions for recognition have been met. Correspondingly, Atea will reduce its deferred tax assets if they can no longer be utilized.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are measured based on the current tax rates and laws applicable to the companies in the Group where temporary differences have arisen.
Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are recognized at their nominal value and classified as a non-current asset or a long-term liability on the balance sheet.
The Group is recognising deferred tax on leasing liabilities by reflecting the linkage between the right-of-use asset and the lease liability. Deferred tax is recognised on an aggregate temporarily difference basis.
The Group does not have any tax effects related to Pillar 2, the minimum level of taxation of profits of multina-tional enterprises.
Pillar Two Model Rules:
We have assessed our potential exposure to the Pillar Two rules and have completed the calculation of the Transitional Safe Harbour in accordance with the applicable guidelines. Based on this assessment we have confirmed that all our jurisdictions meet one or more of the tests. Therefore, we have concluded that we are not exposed to any obligations and additional detailed information under Pillar Two in any of our jurisdictions.
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Basic
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Profit for the period | 878 | 767 |
Weighted average number of outstanding shares (in million) | 111 | 112 |
Basic earnings per share (NOK) | 7.87 | 6.87 |
Diluted
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company\u2019s dilutive potential ordi-nary shares are share options issued. A calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market share price of the Company\u2019s shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.
NOK in million | 2025 | 20241 |
Profit for the period | 878 | 767 |
Weighted average number of outstanding shares (in million) | 113 | 113 |
Diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 7.73 | 6.80 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 11\tProperty, plant and equipment
Accounting policies
Recognition
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenses that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs are included in the asset\u2019s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associ-ated with the item will pass to Atea and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings, 20-30 years
Land, No depreciation
Vehicles & office machines, 3-5 years
Furniture and fittings, 3-10 years
Computer equipment, 3-6 years
The assets\u2019 residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset\u2019s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset\u2019s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount.
NOK in million | Buildings and property | Vehicles and office machines | Furniture and fittings | Computer equipment | Total |
Acquisition cost | |||||
1 January 2024 | 70 | 139 | 359 | 1,709 | 2,277 |
Additions | 0 | 7 | 22 | 167 | 196 |
Disposals1 | - | -6 | -5 | -109 | -119 |
Currency translation effects | 2 | 7 | 8 | 59 | 76 |
31 December 2024 | 73 | 146 | 384 | 1,826 | 2,430 |
Additions | 5 | 4 | 31 | 243 | 283 |
Disposals1 | - | -11 | -5 | -261 | -277 |
Currency translation effects | 1 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 35 |
31 December 2025 | 78 | 140 | 425 | 1,827 | 2,470 |
NOK in million | Buildings and property | Vehicles and office machines | Furniture and fittings | Computer equipment | Total |
Accumulated depreciation | |||||
1 January 2024 | -43 | -130 | -249 | -1,341 | -1,763 |
Depreciation | -3 | -5 | -24 | -193 | -225 |
Disposals1 | - | 5 | 5 | 108 | 118 |
Currency translation effects | -1 | -6 | -6 | -48 | -62 |
31 December 2024 | -47 | -136 | -275 | -1,474 | -1,932 |
Depreciation | -3 | -5 | -29 | -177 | -215 |
Disposals1 | - | 10 | 5 | 249 | 264 |
Currency translation effects | 0 | 0 | -9 | -14 | -24 |
31 December 2025 | -50 | -131 | -309 | -1,416 | -1,907 |
Acquisition cost | 73 | 146 | 384 | 1,826 | 2,430 |
Accumulated depreciation and write-downs | -47 | -136 | -275 | -1,474 | -1,932 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 26 | 10 | 109 | 352 | 498 |
Acquisition cost | 78 | 140 | 425 | 1,827 | 2,470 |
Accumulated depreciation and write-downs | -50 | -131 | -309 | -1,416 | -1,907 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 28 | 9 | 115 | 411 | 563 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of property, plant and equipment accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
Note 11\tProperty, plant and equipment
Accounting policies
Recognition
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenses that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs are included in the asset\u2019s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associ-ated with the item will pass to Atea and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings, 20-30 years
Land, No depreciation
Vehicles & office machines, 3-5 years
Furniture and fittings, 3-10 years
Computer equipment, 3-6 years
The assets\u2019 residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset\u2019s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset\u2019s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount.
NOK in million | Buildings and property | Vehicles and office machines | Furniture and fittings | Computer equipment | Total |
Acquisition cost | |||||
1 January 2024 | 70 | 139 | 359 | 1,709 | 2,277 |
Additions | 0 | 7 | 22 | 167 | 196 |
Disposals1 | - | -6 | -5 | -109 | -119 |
Currency translation effects | 2 | 7 | 8 | 59 | 76 |
31 December 2024 | 73 | 146 | 384 | 1,826 | 2,430 |
Additions | 5 | 4 | 31 | 243 | 283 |
Disposals1 | - | -11 | -5 | -261 | -277 |
Currency translation effects | 1 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 35 |
31 December 2025 | 78 | 140 | 425 | 1,827 | 2,470 |
NOK in million | Buildings and property | Vehicles and office machines | Furniture and fittings | Computer equipment | Total |
Accumulated depreciation | |||||
1 January 2024 | -43 | -130 | -249 | -1,341 | -1,763 |
Depreciation | -3 | -5 | -24 | -193 | -225 |
Disposals1 | - | 5 | 5 | 108 | 118 |
Currency translation effects | -1 | -6 | -6 | -48 | -62 |
31 December 2024 | -47 | -136 | -275 | -1,474 | -1,932 |
Depreciation | -3 | -5 | -29 | -177 | -215 |
Disposals1 | - | 10 | 5 | 249 | 264 |
Currency translation effects | 0 | 0 | -9 | -14 | -24 |
31 December 2025 | -50 | -131 | -309 | -1,416 | -1,907 |
Acquisition cost | 73 | 146 | 384 | 1,826 | 2,430 |
Accumulated depreciation and write-downs | -47 | -136 | -275 | -1,474 | -1,932 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 26 | 10 | 109 | 352 | 498 |
Acquisition cost | 78 | 140 | 425 | 1,827 | 2,470 |
Accumulated depreciation and write-downs | -50 | -131 | -309 | -1,416 | -1,907 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 28 | 9 | 115 | 411 | 563 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of property, plant and equipment accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
21.2 Amortized cost
The asset is measured at the amount recognized at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and any loss allowance. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is recognized in profit and loss. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss when the asset is derecognized or reclassified.
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Recognition
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenses that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs are included in the asset\u2019s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associ-ated with the item will pass to Atea and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings, 20-30 years
Land, No depreciation
Vehicles & office machines, 3-5 years
Furniture and fittings, 3-10 years
Computer equipment, 3-6 years
The assets\u2019 residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset\u2019s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset\u2019s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount.
Accounting policies
Recognition
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenses that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs are included in the asset\u2019s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associ-ated with the item will pass to Atea and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings, 20-30 years
Land, No depreciation
Vehicles & office machines, 3-5 years
Furniture and fittings, 3-10 years
Computer equipment, 3-6 years
The assets\u2019 residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset\u2019s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset\u2019s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount.
Accounting policies
Recognition
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenses that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs are included in the asset\u2019s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associ-ated with the item will pass to Atea and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings, 20-30 years
Land, No depreciation
Vehicles & office machines, 3-5 years
Furniture and fittings, 3-10 years
Computer equipment, 3-6 years
The assets\u2019 residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset\u2019s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset\u2019s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount.
Note 12\tGoodwill and intangible assets
Accounting policies
12.1 Goodwill
Atea\u2019s goodwill is material. No impairment loss (or reversal) has been recognised during current and the previous year.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of Atea\u2019s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business at the time of the acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period. Goodwill is allocated to the relevant cash-gen-erating units for the purpose of impairment testing. Each of those cash-generating units represents the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. Gains and losses on the sale of busi-ness interests include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Goodwill impairment test
Goodwill and other assets are allocated to the Group\u2019s cash-gener-ating units. Atea allocates goodwill to the actual country of operation (segment) where the operations are located.
Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortised, but impair-ment losses are recognised if the recoverable amount is less than the book value.
Recoverable amounts for cash-generating units are estimated based on calculating the asset\u2019s value in use. Cash flow forecasts are used based on the budget for revenues, product/service mix, profit margins,
costs and capital employment. Revenue growth for 2026-2027 is based on budget approved by the Board of Directors and growth estimates for 2028-2030 vary between 1.0% and 5.7%1based on management estimates and expected market growth in every country. Cash flows beyond these five years are based on an expected growth rate of 2.5% - 3.5% for an indefinite period (determined primarily by external market analyses).
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each cash-generating unit, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). The WACC rates used in discounting the future cash flows are based on a 10-year government bond rate in the respective countries, adjusted for weighted average interest margin on external Group facilities. A market risk premium and a country risk premium is added. The discount rates also take into account the gearing, corpo-rate tax rate, and asset beta. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group\u2019s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying beta factor. Adjustments to the discount rate are made to factor in the specific amount and timing of the future tax flows in order to reflect a pre-tax discount rate.
The Group has assessed whether expected useful lives of non-current assets and estimated residual values are effected because of climate risks. The Group has not identified any indicator that exist that non-fi-nancial assets are impaired as a result of climate risk or Paris agreement measures. See Note 26for more information.
1Average growth rates in total for the period 2028 -2030.
Sensitivity analysis:
In addition to impairment testing using the base case assumptions above, a\u00a0few separate sensitivity analyses were performed for each cash-generating units:
a discount rate analysis where the discount rate was increased\u00a0by 3% due to adjusted estimates on market premium and credit risk;
revenue growth is 1-5% below estimated growth in 2026-2030;
EBITDA margin is 0.25% below estimated growth in 2026-2030.
The EBITDA margin is the most sensitive parameter in the impairment test. The goodwill related to the operations in Denmark is the most crit-ical for possible impairment based on historical results.
Management believes that any other reasonably possible change in the key assumptions above, will not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of any of the cash gener-ating units.
12.2 Other intangible assets
Computer software and rights
Acquired computer software licences are recognized on the balance sheet based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Costs that are directly asso-ciated with the development of identifiable and unique software or system solutions controlled by the Group, which will probably generate economic benefits related to the asset that will pass to Atea and can be measured reliably, are recognized as intangible assets. Computer
software costs/solutions and rights recognized on the balance sheet are amortized over their estimated useful lives, normally 3-7 years.
Contracts and customer relationships
In connection with business combinations, contracts and customer rela-tionships are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The amorti-zation period for contracts and customer relationships is based on the period they are expected to generate cash flow, normally 4-5 years.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset\u2019s carrying amount exceeds its recov-erable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset\u2019s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Impairment of goodwill:
The most important estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are related to impairment of goodwill. The book value of goodwill as of 31 December 2025 is NOK 4,526 million.
Sensitivity analysis indicates that even with the use of conservative estimates with regard to future cash flows and discount rates, the book value of any of the assets will not exceed the recoverable amounts. See more information above.
Recoverable amounts of cash-generating units are determined based on judgements of fair values less costs to sell or value-in-use estimates.
WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) used1:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 9.3% | 7.9% |
Sweden | 7.4% | 5.9% |
Denmark | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Finland | 7.9% | 6.6% |
The Baltics2 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
1At 30 September. The increase in the WACC reflects a reassessment of key assumptions in the impairment model, including updated market conditions and adjustments to the cost of debt and beta. This revision led to a higher discount rate used in the impairment analysis.
2Volume-weighted average for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Acquisitions | ||||
1 January 2024 | 4,336 | 343 | 1,451 | 1,794 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -6 | -6 |
Additions | - | - | 245 | 245 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -41 | -41 |
Currency translation effects | 128 | 11 | 55 | 66 |
31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -69 | -69 |
Additions | - | - | 223 | 223 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -1 | -1 |
Currency translation effects | 61 | 1 | 29 | 30 |
31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Accumulated amortisation | ||||
1 January 2024 | - | -299 | -924 | -1,222 |
Amortisation | -11 | -105 | -117 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 40 | 40 |
Currency translation effects | - | -8 | -39 | -47 |
31 December 2024 | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Amortisation | -10 | -127 | -137 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Currency translation effects | - | -1 | -7 | -8 |
31 December 2025 | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Acquisition cost | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 35 | 677 | 712 |
Acquisition cost | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 25 | 728 | 753 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of intangible assets accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
Allocations of goodwill
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 1,148 | 1,148 |
Sweden | 777 | 731 |
Denmark | 1,884 | 1,880 |
Finland | 299 | 298 |
The Baltics | 288 | 287 |
Group Shared Services | 128 | 120 |
Total | 4,526 | 4,465 |
The Group does not have any significant research expenses.
Development costs related to internal systems are capitalised in the balance sheet with NOK 122 million (NOK 132 million in 2024).
Note 12\tGoodwill and intangible assets
Accounting policies
12.1 Goodwill
Atea\u2019s goodwill is material. No impairment loss (or reversal) has been recognised during current and the previous year.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of Atea\u2019s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business at the time of the acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period. Goodwill is allocated to the relevant cash-gen-erating units for the purpose of impairment testing. Each of those cash-generating units represents the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. Gains and losses on the sale of busi-ness interests include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Goodwill impairment test
Goodwill and other assets are allocated to the Group\u2019s cash-gener-ating units. Atea allocates goodwill to the actual country of operation (segment) where the operations are located.
Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortised, but impair-ment losses are recognised if the recoverable amount is less than the book value.
Recoverable amounts for cash-generating units are estimated based on calculating the asset\u2019s value in use. Cash flow forecasts are used based on the budget for revenues, product/service mix, profit margins,
costs and capital employment. Revenue growth for 2026-2027 is based on budget approved by the Board of Directors and growth estimates for 2028-2030 vary between 1.0% and 5.7%1based on management estimates and expected market growth in every country. Cash flows beyond these five years are based on an expected growth rate of 2.5% - 3.5% for an indefinite period (determined primarily by external market analyses).
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each cash-generating unit, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). The WACC rates used in discounting the future cash flows are based on a 10-year government bond rate in the respective countries, adjusted for weighted average interest margin on external Group facilities. A market risk premium and a country risk premium is added. The discount rates also take into account the gearing, corpo-rate tax rate, and asset beta. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group\u2019s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying beta factor. Adjustments to the discount rate are made to factor in the specific amount and timing of the future tax flows in order to reflect a pre-tax discount rate.
The Group has assessed whether expected useful lives of non-current assets and estimated residual values are effected because of climate risks. The Group has not identified any indicator that exist that non-fi-nancial assets are impaired as a result of climate risk or Paris agreement measures. See Note 26for more information.
1Average growth rates in total for the period 2028 -2030.
Sensitivity analysis:
In addition to impairment testing using the base case assumptions above, a\u00a0few separate sensitivity analyses were performed for each cash-generating units:
a discount rate analysis where the discount rate was increased\u00a0by 3% due to adjusted estimates on market premium and credit risk;
revenue growth is 1-5% below estimated growth in 2026-2030;
EBITDA margin is 0.25% below estimated growth in 2026-2030.
The EBITDA margin is the most sensitive parameter in the impairment test. The goodwill related to the operations in Denmark is the most crit-ical for possible impairment based on historical results.
Management believes that any other reasonably possible change in the key assumptions above, will not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of any of the cash gener-ating units.
12.2 Other intangible assets
Computer software and rights
Acquired computer software licences are recognized on the balance sheet based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Costs that are directly asso-ciated with the development of identifiable and unique software or system solutions controlled by the Group, which will probably generate economic benefits related to the asset that will pass to Atea and can be measured reliably, are recognized as intangible assets. Computer
software costs/solutions and rights recognized on the balance sheet are amortized over their estimated useful lives, normally 3-7 years.
Contracts and customer relationships
In connection with business combinations, contracts and customer rela-tionships are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The amorti-zation period for contracts and customer relationships is based on the period they are expected to generate cash flow, normally 4-5 years.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset\u2019s carrying amount exceeds its recov-erable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset\u2019s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Impairment of goodwill:
The most important estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are related to impairment of goodwill. The book value of goodwill as of 31 December 2025 is NOK 4,526 million.
Sensitivity analysis indicates that even with the use of conservative estimates with regard to future cash flows and discount rates, the book value of any of the assets will not exceed the recoverable amounts. See more information above.
Recoverable amounts of cash-generating units are determined based on judgements of fair values less costs to sell or value-in-use estimates.
WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) used1:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 9.3% | 7.9% |
Sweden | 7.4% | 5.9% |
Denmark | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Finland | 7.9% | 6.6% |
The Baltics2 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
1At 30 September. The increase in the WACC reflects a reassessment of key assumptions in the impairment model, including updated market conditions and adjustments to the cost of debt and beta. This revision led to a higher discount rate used in the impairment analysis.
2Volume-weighted average for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Acquisitions | ||||
1 January 2024 | 4,336 | 343 | 1,451 | 1,794 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -6 | -6 |
Additions | - | - | 245 | 245 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -41 | -41 |
Currency translation effects | 128 | 11 | 55 | 66 |
31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -69 | -69 |
Additions | - | - | 223 | 223 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -1 | -1 |
Currency translation effects | 61 | 1 | 29 | 30 |
31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Accumulated amortisation | ||||
1 January 2024 | - | -299 | -924 | -1,222 |
Amortisation | -11 | -105 | -117 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 40 | 40 |
Currency translation effects | - | -8 | -39 | -47 |
31 December 2024 | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Amortisation | -10 | -127 | -137 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Currency translation effects | - | -1 | -7 | -8 |
31 December 2025 | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Acquisition cost | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 35 | 677 | 712 |
Acquisition cost | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 25 | 728 | 753 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of intangible assets accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
Allocations of goodwill
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 1,148 | 1,148 |
Sweden | 777 | 731 |
Denmark | 1,884 | 1,880 |
Finland | 299 | 298 |
The Baltics | 288 | 287 |
Group Shared Services | 128 | 120 |
Total | 4,526 | 4,465 |
The Group does not have any significant research expenses.
Development costs related to internal systems are capitalised in the balance sheet with NOK 122 million (NOK 132 million in 2024).
Note 12\tGoodwill and intangible assets
Accounting policies
12.1 Goodwill
Atea\u2019s goodwill is material. No impairment loss (or reversal) has been recognised during current and the previous year.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of Atea\u2019s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business at the time of the acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period. Goodwill is allocated to the relevant cash-gen-erating units for the purpose of impairment testing. Each of those cash-generating units represents the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. Gains and losses on the sale of busi-ness interests include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Goodwill impairment test
Goodwill and other assets are allocated to the Group\u2019s cash-gener-ating units. Atea allocates goodwill to the actual country of operation (segment) where the operations are located.
Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortised, but impair-ment losses are recognised if the recoverable amount is less than the book value.
Recoverable amounts for cash-generating units are estimated based on calculating the asset\u2019s value in use. Cash flow forecasts are used based on the budget for revenues, product/service mix, profit margins,
costs and capital employment. Revenue growth for 2026-2027 is based on budget approved by the Board of Directors and growth estimates for 2028-2030 vary between 1.0% and 5.7%1based on management estimates and expected market growth in every country. Cash flows beyond these five years are based on an expected growth rate of 2.5% - 3.5% for an indefinite period (determined primarily by external market analyses).
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each cash-generating unit, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). The WACC rates used in discounting the future cash flows are based on a 10-year government bond rate in the respective countries, adjusted for weighted average interest margin on external Group facilities. A market risk premium and a country risk premium is added. The discount rates also take into account the gearing, corpo-rate tax rate, and asset beta. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group\u2019s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying beta factor. Adjustments to the discount rate are made to factor in the specific amount and timing of the future tax flows in order to reflect a pre-tax discount rate.
The Group has assessed whether expected useful lives of non-current assets and estimated residual values are effected because of climate risks. The Group has not identified any indicator that exist that non-fi-nancial assets are impaired as a result of climate risk or Paris agreement measures. See Note 26for more information.
1Average growth rates in total for the period 2028 -2030.
Sensitivity analysis:
In addition to impairment testing using the base case assumptions above, a\u00a0few separate sensitivity analyses were performed for each cash-generating units:
a discount rate analysis where the discount rate was increased\u00a0by 3% due to adjusted estimates on market premium and credit risk;
revenue growth is 1-5% below estimated growth in 2026-2030;
EBITDA margin is 0.25% below estimated growth in 2026-2030.
The EBITDA margin is the most sensitive parameter in the impairment test. The goodwill related to the operations in Denmark is the most crit-ical for possible impairment based on historical results.
Management believes that any other reasonably possible change in the key assumptions above, will not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of any of the cash gener-ating units.
12.2 Other intangible assets
Computer software and rights
Acquired computer software licences are recognized on the balance sheet based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Costs that are directly asso-ciated with the development of identifiable and unique software or system solutions controlled by the Group, which will probably generate economic benefits related to the asset that will pass to Atea and can be measured reliably, are recognized as intangible assets. Computer
software costs/solutions and rights recognized on the balance sheet are amortized over their estimated useful lives, normally 3-7 years.
Contracts and customer relationships
In connection with business combinations, contracts and customer rela-tionships are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The amorti-zation period for contracts and customer relationships is based on the period they are expected to generate cash flow, normally 4-5 years.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset\u2019s carrying amount exceeds its recov-erable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset\u2019s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Impairment of goodwill:
The most important estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are related to impairment of goodwill. The book value of goodwill as of 31 December 2025 is NOK 4,526 million.
Sensitivity analysis indicates that even with the use of conservative estimates with regard to future cash flows and discount rates, the book value of any of the assets will not exceed the recoverable amounts. See more information above.
Recoverable amounts of cash-generating units are determined based on judgements of fair values less costs to sell or value-in-use estimates.
WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) used1:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 9.3% | 7.9% |
Sweden | 7.4% | 5.9% |
Denmark | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Finland | 7.9% | 6.6% |
The Baltics2 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
1At 30 September. The increase in the WACC reflects a reassessment of key assumptions in the impairment model, including updated market conditions and adjustments to the cost of debt and beta. This revision led to a higher discount rate used in the impairment analysis.
2Volume-weighted average for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Acquisitions | ||||
1 January 2024 | 4,336 | 343 | 1,451 | 1,794 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -6 | -6 |
Additions | - | - | 245 | 245 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -41 | -41 |
Currency translation effects | 128 | 11 | 55 | 66 |
31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -69 | -69 |
Additions | - | - | 223 | 223 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -1 | -1 |
Currency translation effects | 61 | 1 | 29 | 30 |
31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Accumulated amortisation | ||||
1 January 2024 | - | -299 | -924 | -1,222 |
Amortisation | -11 | -105 | -117 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 40 | 40 |
Currency translation effects | - | -8 | -39 | -47 |
31 December 2024 | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Amortisation | -10 | -127 | -137 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Currency translation effects | - | -1 | -7 | -8 |
31 December 2025 | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Acquisition cost | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 35 | 677 | 712 |
Acquisition cost | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 25 | 728 | 753 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of intangible assets accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
Allocations of goodwill
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 1,148 | 1,148 |
Sweden | 777 | 731 |
Denmark | 1,884 | 1,880 |
Finland | 299 | 298 |
The Baltics | 288 | 287 |
Group Shared Services | 128 | 120 |
Total | 4,526 | 4,465 |
The Group does not have any significant research expenses.
Development costs related to internal systems are capitalised in the balance sheet with NOK 122 million (NOK 132 million in 2024).
12.1 Goodwill
Atea\u2019s goodwill is material. No impairment loss (or reversal) has been recognised during current and the previous year.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of Atea\u2019s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business at the time of the acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period. Goodwill is allocated to the relevant cash-gen-erating units for the purpose of impairment testing. Each of those cash-generating units represents the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. Gains and losses on the sale of busi-ness interests include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Goodwill impairment test
Goodwill and other assets are allocated to the Group\u2019s cash-gener-ating units. Atea allocates goodwill to the actual country of operation (segment) where the operations are located.
Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortised, but impair-ment losses are recognised if the recoverable amount is less than the book value.
Recoverable amounts for cash-generating units are estimated based on calculating the asset\u2019s value in use. Cash flow forecasts are used based on the budget for revenues, product/service mix, profit margins,
costs and capital employment. Revenue growth for 2026-2027 is based on budget approved by the Board of Directors and growth estimates for 2028-2030 vary between 1.0% and 5.7%1based on management estimates and expected market growth in every country. Cash flows beyond these five years are based on an expected growth rate of 2.5% - 3.5% for an indefinite period (determined primarily by external market analyses).
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each cash-generating unit, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). The WACC rates used in discounting the future cash flows are based on a 10-year government bond rate in the respective countries, adjusted for weighted average interest margin on external Group facilities. A market risk premium and a country risk premium is added. The discount rates also take into account the gearing, corpo-rate tax rate, and asset beta. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group\u2019s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying beta factor. Adjustments to the discount rate are made to factor in the specific amount and timing of the future tax flows in order to reflect a pre-tax discount rate.
The Group has assessed whether expected useful lives of non-current assets and estimated residual values are effected because of climate risks. The Group has not identified any indicator that exist that non-fi-nancial assets are impaired as a result of climate risk or Paris agreement measures. See Note 26for more information.
1Average growth rates in total for the period 2028 -2030.
Sensitivity analysis:
In addition to impairment testing using the base case assumptions above, a\u00a0few separate sensitivity analyses were performed for each cash-generating units:
a discount rate analysis where the discount rate was increased\u00a0by 3% due to adjusted estimates on market premium and credit risk;
revenue growth is 1-5% below estimated growth in 2026-2030;
EBITDA margin is 0.25% below estimated growth in 2026-2030.
The EBITDA margin is the most sensitive parameter in the impairment test. The goodwill related to the operations in Denmark is the most crit-ical for possible impairment based on historical results.
Management believes that any other reasonably possible change in the key assumptions above, will not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of any of the cash gener-ating units.
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Atea\u2019s goodwill is material. No impairment loss (or reversal) has been recognised during current and the previous year.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of Atea\u2019s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business at the time of the acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period. Goodwill is allocated to the relevant cash-gen-erating units for the purpose of impairment testing. Each of those cash-generating units represents the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. Gains and losses on the sale of busi-ness interests include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
Goodwill impairment test
Goodwill and other assets are allocated to the Group\u2019s cash-gener-ating units. Atea allocates goodwill to the actual country of operation (segment) where the operations are located.
Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortised, but impair-ment losses are recognised if the recoverable amount is less than the book value.
Recoverable amounts for cash-generating units are estimated based on calculating the asset\u2019s value in use. Cash flow forecasts are used based on the budget for revenues, product/service mix, profit margins,
costs and capital employment. Revenue growth for 2026-2027 is based on budget approved by the Board of Directors and growth estimates for 2028-2030 vary between 1.0% and 5.7%1based on management estimates and expected market growth in every country. Cash flows beyond these five years are based on an expected growth rate of 2.5% - 3.5% for an indefinite period (determined primarily by external market analyses).
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each cash-generating unit, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). The WACC rates used in discounting the future cash flows are based on a 10-year government bond rate in the respective countries, adjusted for weighted average interest margin on external Group facilities. A market risk premium and a country risk premium is added. The discount rates also take into account the gearing, corpo-rate tax rate, and asset beta. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group\u2019s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying beta factor. Adjustments to the discount rate are made to factor in the specific amount and timing of the future tax flows in order to reflect a pre-tax discount rate.
The Group has assessed whether expected useful lives of non-current assets and estimated residual values are effected because of climate risks. The Group has not identified any indicator that exist that non-fi-nancial assets are impaired as a result of climate risk or Paris agreement measures. See Note 26for more information.
1Average growth rates in total for the period 2028 -2030.
Sensitivity analysis:
In addition to impairment testing using the base case assumptions above, a\u00a0few separate sensitivity analyses were performed for each cash-generating units:
a discount rate analysis where the discount rate was increased\u00a0by 3% due to adjusted estimates on market premium and credit risk;
revenue growth is 1-5% below estimated growth in 2026-2030;
EBITDA margin is 0.25% below estimated growth in 2026-2030.
The EBITDA margin is the most sensitive parameter in the impairment test. The goodwill related to the operations in Denmark is the most crit-ical for possible impairment based on historical results.
Management believes that any other reasonably possible change in the key assumptions above, will not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of any of the cash gener-ating units.
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Computer software and rights
Acquired computer software licences are recognized on the balance sheet based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Costs that are directly asso-ciated with the development of identifiable and unique software or system solutions controlled by the Group, which will probably generate economic benefits related to the asset that will pass to Atea and can be measured reliably, are recognized as intangible assets. Computer
software costs/solutions and rights recognized on the balance sheet are amortized over their estimated useful lives, normally 3-7 years.
Contracts and customer relationships
In connection with business combinations, contracts and customer rela-tionships are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The amorti-zation period for contracts and customer relationships is based on the period they are expected to generate cash flow, normally 4-5 years.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset\u2019s carrying amount exceeds its recov-erable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset\u2019s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Impairment of goodwill:
The most important estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are related to impairment of goodwill. The book value of goodwill as of 31 December 2025 is NOK 4,526 million.
Sensitivity analysis indicates that even with the use of conservative estimates with regard to future cash flows and discount rates, the book value of any of the assets will not exceed the recoverable amounts. See more information above.
Recoverable amounts of cash-generating units are determined based on judgements of fair values less costs to sell or value-in-use estimates.
WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) used1:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 9.3% | 7.9% |
Sweden | 7.4% | 5.9% |
Denmark | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Finland | 7.9% | 6.6% |
The Baltics2 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
1At 30 September. The increase in the WACC reflects a reassessment of key assumptions in the impairment model, including updated market conditions and adjustments to the cost of debt and beta. This revision led to a higher discount rate used in the impairment analysis.
2Volume-weighted average for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Acquisitions | ||||
1 January 2024 | 4,336 | 343 | 1,451 | 1,794 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -6 | -6 |
Additions | - | - | 245 | 245 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -41 | -41 |
Currency translation effects | 128 | 11 | 55 | 66 |
31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -69 | -69 |
Additions | - | - | 223 | 223 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -1 | -1 |
Currency translation effects | 61 | 1 | 29 | 30 |
31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Accumulated amortisation | ||||
1 January 2024 | - | -299 | -924 | -1,222 |
Amortisation | -11 | -105 | -117 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 40 | 40 |
Currency translation effects | - | -8 | -39 | -47 |
31 December 2024 | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Amortisation | -10 | -127 | -137 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Currency translation effects | - | -1 | -7 | -8 |
31 December 2025 | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Acquisition cost | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 35 | 677 | 712 |
Acquisition cost | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 25 | 728 | 753 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of intangible assets accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
Allocations of goodwill
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 1,148 | 1,148 |
Sweden | 777 | 731 |
Denmark | 1,884 | 1,880 |
Finland | 299 | 298 |
The Baltics | 288 | 287 |
Group Shared Services | 128 | 120 |
Total | 4,526 | 4,465 |
The Group does not have any significant research expenses.
Development costs related to internal systems are capitalised in the balance sheet with NOK 122 million (NOK 132 million in 2024).
12.2 Other intangible assets
Computer software and rights
Acquired computer software licences are recognized on the balance sheet based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Costs that are directly asso-ciated with the development of identifiable and unique software or system solutions controlled by the Group, which will probably generate economic benefits related to the asset that will pass to Atea and can be measured reliably, are recognized as intangible assets. Computer
software costs/solutions and rights recognized on the balance sheet are amortized over their estimated useful lives, normally 3-7 years.
Contracts and customer relationships
In connection with business combinations, contracts and customer rela-tionships are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The amorti-zation period for contracts and customer relationships is based on the period they are expected to generate cash flow, normally 4-5 years.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset\u2019s carrying amount exceeds its recov-erable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset\u2019s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Impairment of goodwill:
The most important estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are related to impairment of goodwill. The book value of goodwill as of 31 December 2025 is NOK 4,526 million.
Sensitivity analysis indicates that even with the use of conservative estimates with regard to future cash flows and discount rates, the book value of any of the assets will not exceed the recoverable amounts. See more information above.
Recoverable amounts of cash-generating units are determined based on judgements of fair values less costs to sell or value-in-use estimates.
WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) used1:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 9.3% | 7.9% |
Sweden | 7.4% | 5.9% |
Denmark | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Finland | 7.9% | 6.6% |
The Baltics2 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
1At 30 September. The increase in the WACC reflects a reassessment of key assumptions in the impairment model, including updated market conditions and adjustments to the cost of debt and beta. This revision led to a higher discount rate used in the impairment analysis.
2Volume-weighted average for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Acquisitions | ||||
1 January 2024 | 4,336 | 343 | 1,451 | 1,794 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -6 | -6 |
Additions | - | - | 245 | 245 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -41 | -41 |
Currency translation effects | 128 | 11 | 55 | 66 |
31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | -69 | -69 |
Additions | - | - | 223 | 223 |
Disposals1 | - | - | -1 | -1 |
Currency translation effects | 61 | 1 | 29 | 30 |
31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
NOK in million | Goodwill | Contracts and customer relationships | Computer software and rights | Total other intangible assets |
Accumulated amortisation | ||||
1 January 2024 | - | -299 | -924 | -1,222 |
Amortisation | -11 | -105 | -117 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 40 | 40 |
Currency translation effects | - | -8 | -39 | -47 |
31 December 2024 | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Changes from prior years | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Amortisation | -10 | -127 | -137 | |
Disposals1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Currency translation effects | - | -1 | -7 | -8 |
31 December 2025 | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Acquisition cost | 4,465 | 353 | 1,705 | 2,058 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -318 | -1,028 | -1,346 |
Book value at 31 December 2024 | 4,465 | 35 | 677 | 712 |
Acquisition cost | 4,526 | 355 | 1,887 | 2,242 |
Accumulated amortisation and write-downs | - | -329 | -1,160 | -1,489 |
Book value at 31 December 2025 | 4,526 | 25 | 728 | 753 |
1Gain/loss on the disposal of intangible assets accounted for insignificant amounts in 2025 and 2024.
Allocations of goodwill
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Norway | 1,148 | 1,148 |
Sweden | 777 | 731 |
Denmark | 1,884 | 1,880 |
Finland | 299 | 298 |
The Baltics | 288 | 287 |
Group Shared Services | 128 | 120 |
Total | 4,526 | 4,465 |
The Group does not have any significant research expenses.
Development costs related to internal systems are capitalised in the balance sheet with NOK 122 million (NOK 132 million in 2024).
Note 13\tInventories
Accounting policies
Goods purchased for resale are valued at the lower of historical cost or net realizable value. The net realizable value is the estimated sales price under ordinary operations less the cost of sales. The historical cost is calculated by means of the first-in, first-out principle (FIFO).
Atea also keeps inventory to cover the spare parts needed in connection with service agreements. The spare parts inventory is recognized at lower of cost and net realisable value. Spare parts are written-down over the average length of the service contracts.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Cost of inventories | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Accumulated provisions for write-downs | -26 | -26 |
Book value at 31 December | 974 | 974 |
Provision for write-downs at 1 January | -26 | -42 |
Additional provisions | -7 | 0 |
Used provisions | 7 | 18 |
Foreign exchange effects on inventory write-downs | 0 | -1 |
Provision for write-downs at 31 December | -26 | -26 |
Used (+) / Write-down (-) of inventories included in Cost of sales | 7 | -1 |
Inventories recognised as an expense during the period | -22,787 | -20,642 |
Accounting policies
Goods purchased for resale are valued at the lower of historical cost or net realizable value. The net realizable value is the estimated sales price under ordinary operations less the cost of sales. The historical cost is calculated by means of the first-in, first-out principle (FIFO).
Atea also keeps inventory to cover the spare parts needed in connection with service agreements. The spare parts inventory is recognized at lower of cost and net realisable value. Spare parts are written-down over the average length of the service contracts.
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Accounting policies
Trade receivables, including accrued revenue, are recognized at nominal amount. The interest element is disregarded if it is insignificant. The group applies the IFRS 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The Group is considering the risk or probability that a credit loss occurs, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurs is very low. Historically, the loss on trade receivables has been very low. See Note 3for more information.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade receivables | 8,739 | 8,105 |
Provisions for bad debts | -18 | -31 |
Net book value of trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,018 | 1,009 |
Accrued revenue (Contract assets, Note 5) | 418 | 412 |
Other current receivables | 1,078 | 1,063 |
Other receivables1 | 2,515 | 2,484 |
Total trade and other receivables | 11,236 | 10,558 |
Other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Total other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Provisions for bad debts at 1 January | -31 | -27 |
Additional provisions | 0 | -8 |
Used provisions | 13 | 2 |
Amount collected during the year | 1 | 4 |
Foreign exchange effect on bad debts | -1 | -1 |
Provisions for bad debts at 31 December | -18 | -31 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receiv-ables, as the Group has a large number of customers spread across several countries. Maximum exposure to trade receivables corresponds to NOK 8,739 million (NOK 8,105 million in 2024).
As of 31 December 2025, Atea subsidiaries in Norway, Sweden, Denmark sold receivables of NOK 1,598 million under the securitization facility (NOK 1,580 million at the end of 2024). The maximum balance of accounts receivable which may be sold at any time during the term of contract is NOK 1,900 million. See Note 17for more information.
As of 31 December 2025 the Group can borrow up to NOK 1,100 million through a securitization facility secured by receivables. Trade receiva-bles up to this limit are pledged as security for revolving credit facility. See Note 17and Note 24for additional information.
The Group has recognised a loss of NOK 3 million related to trade receivables in 2025 (NOK 9 million in 2024). See Note 7for more information.
See otherwise Note 3.1.6with regard to credit risk.
Maturity analysis for trade receivables not due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Non-due < 30 | 7,540 | 6,785 |
Non-due 31-90 | 565 | 775 |
Non-due > 91 | 5 | 20 |
Total | 8,109 | 7,580 |
Maturity analysis for trade receivables due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Overdue < 30 days | 501 | 428 |
Overdue 31-90 days | 90 | 64 |
Overdue > 91 days | 39 | 32 |
Total | 630 | 524 |
Note 14\tTrade and other receivables
Accounting policies
Trade receivables, including accrued revenue, are recognized at nominal amount. The interest element is disregarded if it is insignificant. The group applies the IFRS 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The Group is considering the risk or probability that a credit loss occurs, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurs is very low. Historically, the loss on trade receivables has been very low. See Note 3for more information.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade receivables | 8,739 | 8,105 |
Provisions for bad debts | -18 | -31 |
Net book value of trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,018 | 1,009 |
Accrued revenue (Contract assets, Note 5) | 418 | 412 |
Other current receivables | 1,078 | 1,063 |
Other receivables1 | 2,515 | 2,484 |
Total trade and other receivables | 11,236 | 10,558 |
Other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Total other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Provisions for bad debts at 1 January | -31 | -27 |
Additional provisions | 0 | -8 |
Used provisions | 13 | 2 |
Amount collected during the year | 1 | 4 |
Foreign exchange effect on bad debts | -1 | -1 |
Provisions for bad debts at 31 December | -18 | -31 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receiv-ables, as the Group has a large number of customers spread across several countries. Maximum exposure to trade receivables corresponds to NOK 8,739 million (NOK 8,105 million in 2024).
As of 31 December 2025, Atea subsidiaries in Norway, Sweden, Denmark sold receivables of NOK 1,598 million under the securitization facility (NOK 1,580 million at the end of 2024). The maximum balance of accounts receivable which may be sold at any time during the term of contract is NOK 1,900 million. See Note 17for more information.
As of 31 December 2025 the Group can borrow up to NOK 1,100 million through a securitization facility secured by receivables. Trade receiva-bles up to this limit are pledged as security for revolving credit facility. See Note 17and Note 24for additional information.
The Group has recognised a loss of NOK 3 million related to trade receivables in 2025 (NOK 9 million in 2024). See Note 7for more information.
See otherwise Note 3.1.6with regard to credit risk.
Maturity analysis for trade receivables not due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Non-due < 30 | 7,540 | 6,785 |
Non-due 31-90 | 565 | 775 |
Non-due > 91 | 5 | 20 |
Total | 8,109 | 7,580 |
Maturity analysis for trade receivables due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Overdue < 30 days | 501 | 428 |
Overdue 31-90 days | 90 | 64 |
Overdue > 91 days | 39 | 32 |
Total | 630 | 524 |
Note 14\tTrade and other receivables
Accounting policies
Trade receivables, including accrued revenue, are recognized at nominal amount. The interest element is disregarded if it is insignificant. The group applies the IFRS 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The Group is considering the risk or probability that a credit loss occurs, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurs is very low. Historically, the loss on trade receivables has been very low. See Note 3for more information.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade receivables | 8,739 | 8,105 |
Provisions for bad debts | -18 | -31 |
Net book value of trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,018 | 1,009 |
Accrued revenue (Contract assets, Note 5) | 418 | 412 |
Other current receivables | 1,078 | 1,063 |
Other receivables1 | 2,515 | 2,484 |
Total trade and other receivables | 11,236 | 10,558 |
Other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Total other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Provisions for bad debts at 1 January | -31 | -27 |
Additional provisions | 0 | -8 |
Used provisions | 13 | 2 |
Amount collected during the year | 1 | 4 |
Foreign exchange effect on bad debts | -1 | -1 |
Provisions for bad debts at 31 December | -18 | -31 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receiv-ables, as the Group has a large number of customers spread across several countries. Maximum exposure to trade receivables corresponds to NOK 8,739 million (NOK 8,105 million in 2024).
As of 31 December 2025, Atea subsidiaries in Norway, Sweden, Denmark sold receivables of NOK 1,598 million under the securitization facility (NOK 1,580 million at the end of 2024). The maximum balance of accounts receivable which may be sold at any time during the term of contract is NOK 1,900 million. See Note 17for more information.
As of 31 December 2025 the Group can borrow up to NOK 1,100 million through a securitization facility secured by receivables. Trade receiva-bles up to this limit are pledged as security for revolving credit facility. See Note 17and Note 24for additional information.
The Group has recognised a loss of NOK 3 million related to trade receivables in 2025 (NOK 9 million in 2024). See Note 7for more information.
See otherwise Note 3.1.6with regard to credit risk.
Maturity analysis for trade receivables not due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Non-due < 30 | 7,540 | 6,785 |
Non-due 31-90 | 565 | 775 |
Non-due > 91 | 5 | 20 |
Total | 8,109 | 7,580 |
Maturity analysis for trade receivables due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Overdue < 30 days | 501 | 428 |
Overdue 31-90 days | 90 | 64 |
Overdue > 91 days | 39 | 32 |
Total | 630 | 524 |
Note 14\tTrade and other receivables
Accounting policies
Trade receivables, including accrued revenue, are recognized at nominal amount. The interest element is disregarded if it is insignificant. The group applies the IFRS 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The Group is considering the risk or probability that a credit loss occurs, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurs is very low. Historically, the loss on trade receivables has been very low. See Note 3for more information.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade receivables | 8,739 | 8,105 |
Provisions for bad debts | -18 | -31 |
Net book value of trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,018 | 1,009 |
Accrued revenue (Contract assets, Note 5) | 418 | 412 |
Other current receivables | 1,078 | 1,063 |
Other receivables1 | 2,515 | 2,484 |
Total trade and other receivables | 11,236 | 10,558 |
Other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Total other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Provisions for bad debts at 1 January | -31 | -27 |
Additional provisions | 0 | -8 |
Used provisions | 13 | 2 |
Amount collected during the year | 1 | 4 |
Foreign exchange effect on bad debts | -1 | -1 |
Provisions for bad debts at 31 December | -18 | -31 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receiv-ables, as the Group has a large number of customers spread across several countries. Maximum exposure to trade receivables corresponds to NOK 8,739 million (NOK 8,105 million in 2024).
As of 31 December 2025, Atea subsidiaries in Norway, Sweden, Denmark sold receivables of NOK 1,598 million under the securitization facility (NOK 1,580 million at the end of 2024). The maximum balance of accounts receivable which may be sold at any time during the term of contract is NOK 1,900 million. See Note 17for more information.
As of 31 December 2025 the Group can borrow up to NOK 1,100 million through a securitization facility secured by receivables. Trade receiva-bles up to this limit are pledged as security for revolving credit facility. See Note 17and Note 24for additional information.
The Group has recognised a loss of NOK 3 million related to trade receivables in 2025 (NOK 9 million in 2024). See Note 7for more information.
See otherwise Note 3.1.6with regard to credit risk.
Maturity analysis for trade receivables not due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Non-due < 30 | 7,540 | 6,785 |
Non-due 31-90 | 565 | 775 |
Non-due > 91 | 5 | 20 |
Total | 8,109 | 7,580 |
Maturity analysis for trade receivables due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Overdue < 30 days | 501 | 428 |
Overdue 31-90 days | 90 | 64 |
Overdue > 91 days | 39 | 32 |
Total | 630 | 524 |
Note 14\tTrade and other receivables
Accounting policies
Trade receivables, including accrued revenue, are recognized at nominal amount. The interest element is disregarded if it is insignificant. The group applies the IFRS 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The Group is considering the risk or probability that a credit loss occurs, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurs is very low. Historically, the loss on trade receivables has been very low. See Note 3for more information.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade receivables | 8,739 | 8,105 |
Provisions for bad debts | -18 | -31 |
Net book value of trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,074 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,018 | 1,009 |
Accrued revenue (Contract assets, Note 5) | 418 | 412 |
Other current receivables | 1,078 | 1,063 |
Other receivables1 | 2,515 | 2,484 |
Total trade and other receivables | 11,236 | 10,558 |
Other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Total other long-term receivables | 174 | 168 |
Provisions for bad debts at 1 January | -31 | -27 |
Additional provisions | 0 | -8 |
Used provisions | 13 | 2 |
Amount collected during the year | 1 | 4 |
Foreign exchange effect on bad debts | -1 | -1 |
Provisions for bad debts at 31 December | -18 | -31 |
1Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receiv-ables, as the Group has a large number of customers spread across several countries. Maximum exposure to trade receivables corresponds to NOK 8,739 million (NOK 8,105 million in 2024).
As of 31 December 2025, Atea subsidiaries in Norway, Sweden, Denmark sold receivables of NOK 1,598 million under the securitization facility (NOK 1,580 million at the end of 2024). The maximum balance of accounts receivable which may be sold at any time during the term of contract is NOK 1,900 million. See Note 17for more information.
As of 31 December 2025 the Group can borrow up to NOK 1,100 million through a securitization facility secured by receivables. Trade receiva-bles up to this limit are pledged as security for revolving credit facility. See Note 17and Note 24for additional information.
The Group has recognised a loss of NOK 3 million related to trade receivables in 2025 (NOK 9 million in 2024). See Note 7for more information.
See otherwise Note 3.1.6with regard to credit risk.
Maturity analysis for trade receivables not due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Non-due < 30 | 7,540 | 6,785 |
Non-due 31-90 | 565 | 775 |
Non-due > 91 | 5 | 20 |
Total | 8,109 | 7,580 |
Maturity analysis for trade receivables due:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Overdue < 30 days | 501 | 428 |
Overdue 31-90 days | 90 | 64 |
Overdue > 91 days | 39 | 32 |
Total | 630 | 524 |
Accounting policies
Trade receivables, including accrued revenue, are recognized at nominal amount. The interest element is disregarded if it is insignificant. The group applies the IFRS 9 Financial Instruments simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The Group is considering the risk or probability that a credit loss occurs, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurs is very low. Historically, the loss on trade receivables has been very low. See Note 3for more information.
Note 15\tShare capital and premium and shareholders
Accounting policies
Own Shares
Own shares represent the shares of the parent company Atea ASA that are held in treasury or by the employee benefit trust. Own shares are recorded at cost and deducted from equity. Atea ASA holds 954,234 own shares at 31 December 2025 (551,521 at 31 December 2024).
The company has used own shares in order to fullfill their obligation related to shared based compensation. See Note 6.
Number of shares | Share capital | |||||
NOK in million, except number of shares | Issued | Treasury shares | Issued | Treasury shares | Share premium | Total paid-in equity |
At 1 January 2024 | 112,384,093 | -1,233,053 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 680 |
Changes related to own shares | - | 681,532 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
At 31 December 2024 | 112,384,093 | -551,521 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 681 |
At 1 January 2025 | 112,384,093 | -551,521 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 681 |
Changes related to own shares1 | - | -402,713 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
At 31 December 2025 | 112,384,093 | -954,234 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 680 |
1This is related to share based compensation for the employees.
Shares and share capital
In 2025 the nominal value of shares was NOK 1 per share. All the shares issued by the company are fully paid.
10 largest shareholders at 31 December 20251
Main Shareholders1 | Shares | % |
Consolidated Holdings A/S2 | 32,085,145 | 28.5% |
Folketrygdfondet | 8,819,081 | 7.8% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 3,836,152 | 3.4% |
Verdipapirfond Odin Norden | 3,652,481 | 3.2% |
State Street Bank and Trust Co.3 | 3,254,524 | 2.9% |
Verdipapirfond Odin Norge | 2,894,502 | 2.6% |
State Street Bank and Trust Co.3 | 2,795,869 | 2.5% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 2,682,229 | 2.4% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 2,287,781 | 2.0% |
Verdipapirfondet Holberg Norge | 2,217,170 | 2.0% |
Other | 47,859,159 | 42.6% |
Total number of shares | 112,384,093 | 100.0% |
Number of shareholders: | 11,433 |
1VPS Issuer services.
2Includes shares held by Systemintegration APS, together with associated companies, beneficial owners and close associates.
3Includes client nominee accounts.
Note 15\tShare capital and premium and shareholders
Accounting policies
Own Shares
Own shares represent the shares of the parent company Atea ASA that are held in treasury or by the employee benefit trust. Own shares are recorded at cost and deducted from equity. Atea ASA holds 954,234 own shares at 31 December 2025 (551,521 at 31 December 2024).
The company has used own shares in order to fullfill their obligation related to shared based compensation. See Note 6.
Number of shares | Share capital | |||||
NOK in million, except number of shares | Issued | Treasury shares | Issued | Treasury shares | Share premium | Total paid-in equity |
At 1 January 2024 | 112,384,093 | -1,233,053 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 680 |
Changes related to own shares | - | 681,532 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
At 31 December 2024 | 112,384,093 | -551,521 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 681 |
At 1 January 2025 | 112,384,093 | -551,521 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 681 |
Changes related to own shares1 | - | -402,713 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
At 31 December 2025 | 112,384,093 | -954,234 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 680 |
1This is related to share based compensation for the employees.
Shares and share capital
In 2025 the nominal value of shares was NOK 1 per share. All the shares issued by the company are fully paid.
10 largest shareholders at 31 December 20251
Main Shareholders1 | Shares | % |
Consolidated Holdings A/S2 | 32,085,145 | 28.5% |
Folketrygdfondet | 8,819,081 | 7.8% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 3,836,152 | 3.4% |
Verdipapirfond Odin Norden | 3,652,481 | 3.2% |
State Street Bank and Trust Co.3 | 3,254,524 | 2.9% |
Verdipapirfond Odin Norge | 2,894,502 | 2.6% |
State Street Bank and Trust Co.3 | 2,795,869 | 2.5% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 2,682,229 | 2.4% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 2,287,781 | 2.0% |
Verdipapirfondet Holberg Norge | 2,217,170 | 2.0% |
Other | 47,859,159 | 42.6% |
Total number of shares | 112,384,093 | 100.0% |
Number of shareholders: | 11,433 |
1VPS Issuer services.
2Includes shares held by Systemintegration APS, together with associated companies, beneficial owners and close associates.
3Includes client nominee accounts.
Note 15\tShare capital and premium and shareholders
Accounting policies
Own Shares
Own shares represent the shares of the parent company Atea ASA that are held in treasury or by the employee benefit trust. Own shares are recorded at cost and deducted from equity. Atea ASA holds 954,234 own shares at 31 December 2025 (551,521 at 31 December 2024).
The company has used own shares in order to fullfill their obligation related to shared based compensation. See Note 6.
Number of shares | Share capital | |||||
NOK in million, except number of shares | Issued | Treasury shares | Issued | Treasury shares | Share premium | Total paid-in equity |
At 1 January 2024 | 112,384,093 | -1,233,053 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 680 |
Changes related to own shares | - | 681,532 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
At 31 December 2024 | 112,384,093 | -551,521 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 681 |
At 1 January 2025 | 112,384,093 | -551,521 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 681 |
Changes related to own shares1 | - | -402,713 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
At 31 December 2025 | 112,384,093 | -954,234 | 112 | -1 | 569 | 680 |
1This is related to share based compensation for the employees.
Shares and share capital
In 2025 the nominal value of shares was NOK 1 per share. All the shares issued by the company are fully paid.
10 largest shareholders at 31 December 20251
Main Shareholders1 | Shares | % |
Consolidated Holdings A/S2 | 32,085,145 | 28.5% |
Folketrygdfondet | 8,819,081 | 7.8% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 3,836,152 | 3.4% |
Verdipapirfond Odin Norden | 3,652,481 | 3.2% |
State Street Bank and Trust Co.3 | 3,254,524 | 2.9% |
Verdipapirfond Odin Norge | 2,894,502 | 2.6% |
State Street Bank and Trust Co.3 | 2,795,869 | 2.5% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 2,682,229 | 2.4% |
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg3 | 2,287,781 | 2.0% |
Verdipapirfondet Holberg Norge | 2,217,170 | 2.0% |
Other | 47,859,159 | 42.6% |
Total number of shares | 112,384,093 | 100.0% |
Number of shareholders: | 11,433 |
1VPS Issuer services.
2Includes shares held by Systemintegration APS, together with associated companies, beneficial owners and close associates.
3Includes client nominee accounts.
Accounting policies
Own Shares
Own shares represent the shares of the parent company Atea ASA that are held in treasury or by the employee benefit trust. Own shares are recorded at cost and deducted from equity. Atea ASA holds 954,234 own shares at 31 December 2025 (551,521 at 31 December 2024).
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Accounting policies
Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value. Subsequently they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Short-term payables are normally not discounted.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,746 |
Public fees payable | 1,121 | 1,002 |
Prepayments from customers (Contract liabilities, Note 5) | 1,325 | 1,332 |
Accrued holiday payments | 751 | 709 |
Other accrued expenses (products & services) | 580 | 511 |
Other financial liabilities | 55 | 19 |
Other current liabilities | 627 | 598 |
Total other current liabilities | 4,460 | 4,170 |
Total trade payables and other current liabilities | 14,130 | 13,916 |
Maturity analysis trade payable:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Due - < 30 | 7,407 | 7,648 |
Due - 31-90 | 1,474 | 2,086 |
Due - > 91 | 789 | 11 |
External trade payables | 9,670 | 9,746 |
Note 19\tChanges in financial liabilities
NOK in million | Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | Current interest-bearing liabilities | Long-term leasing liabilities | Current leasing liabilities | Total |
Balance at 1 January 2025 | -588 | -4 | -1,151 | -456 | -2,199 |
Proceeds from overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | -5,549 | - | - | -5,549 |
Repayments of overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | 5,549 | - | - | 5,549 |
Lease payments | - | - | -20 | 417 | 397 |
Lease contracts - non-cash items | - | - | - | -422 | -422 |
Other non-cash items | - | 0 | 61 | -2 | 59 |
Currency effect | - | 0 | -15 | -8 | -24 |
Balance at 31 December 2025 | -588 | -4 | -1,126 | -470 | -2,188 |
NOK in million | Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | Current interest-bearing liabilities | Long-term leasing liabilities | Current leasing liabilities | Total |
Balance at 1 January 2024 | -588 | -5 | -1,093 | -418 | -2,104 |
Proceeds from overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | -3,061 | - | - | -3,061 |
Repayments of overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | 3,136 | - | - | 3,136 |
Lease payments | - | - | 29 | 423 | 452 |
Lease contracts - non-cash items | - | - | - | -447 | -447 |
Other non-cash items | - | -75 | -63 | -2 | -140 |
Currency effect | - | - | -24 | -12 | -36 |
Balance at 31 December 2024 | -588 | -4 | -1,151 | -456 | -2,199 |
Note 16\tTrade payables and other current liabilities
Accounting policies
Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value. Subsequently they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Short-term payables are normally not discounted.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,746 |
Public fees payable | 1,121 | 1,002 |
Prepayments from customers (Contract liabilities, Note 5) | 1,325 | 1,332 |
Accrued holiday payments | 751 | 709 |
Other accrued expenses (products & services) | 580 | 511 |
Other financial liabilities | 55 | 19 |
Other current liabilities | 627 | 598 |
Total other current liabilities | 4,460 | 4,170 |
Total trade payables and other current liabilities | 14,130 | 13,916 |
Maturity analysis trade payable:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Due - < 30 | 7,407 | 7,648 |
Due - 31-90 | 1,474 | 2,086 |
Due - > 91 | 789 | 11 |
External trade payables | 9,670 | 9,746 |
Accounting policies
Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value. Subsequently they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Short-term payables are normally not discounted.
Note 17\tFinancial liabilities
Accounting policies
Financial liabilities are recognized at fair value when the loan is disbursed, net of the transaction costs incurred. Transaction costs are charged as an expense over the term of the loan (effective interest rate). Financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities if:
it expects to settle the liability in its normal operating cycle;
it holds the liability primarily for the purpose of trading;
the liability is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
it does not have the right at the end of the reporting period to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
According to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9, the financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | ||
EIB loan | 588 | 588 |
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 588 | 588 |
Interest-bearing current liabilities | ||
Other | 4 | 4 |
Interest-bearing current liabilities | 4 | 4 |
Total liabilities excluding leasing | 592 | 593 |
Securitization
Atea has a securitization contract organized by a bank, consisting of two facilities. The first facility enables Atea to sell specified receiva-bles of up to NOK 1,900 million. The second facility is an uncommitted revolving credit facility of NOK 1,100 million secured by other receiva-bles. The facilities were extended at the end of 2024 for the next two years term, and has an implicit discount rate of IBOR 3M + 0.65%. Atea has not utilised the second facility as of 31 December 2025 (facility was not utilised at the end of 2024).
In the securitization program, receivables are transferred in a \u201ctrue sale\u201d to a bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicle (SPV). This delinks the performance of the receivables (mostly public sector) from the credit quality of Atea and its subsidiaries. The cash flow from selling receiv-ables is recognized under Cash flow from operational activities. The change in the revolving credit facility is recognized as Cash flow from financing activities.
EIB loan
Atea ASA has entered into an unsecured loan agreement for NOK 588 million with the European Investment Bank in May 2023. The loan has a term of 6 years, and a rate of interest of NIBOR 6M + 1.148%.
Overdraft facility
The Group has an overdraft facility of NOK 50 million provided by Nordea Denmark, Benchmark of Nordea bank Abp. None of this facility had been utilised at 31 December 2025 (facility was not utilised at 31 December 2024). Amounts drawn on this facility are cash and cash equivalents. The facility has standard terms and conditions for this type of financing.
Money market line
The Group has an uncommitted money market line of NOK 600 million provided by a Nordea Denmark, Benchmark of Nordea bank Abp. None of this facility had been utilised at 31 December 2025 (facility was not utilised at 31 December 2024). Amounts drawn on this facility are clas-sified as short-term debt. The facility has standard terms and conditions for this type of financing.
Supplier financing
Atea Group entered into a temporary uncommitted revolving trade finance facility with the amount of up to USD 100 million with Deutsche Bank in May 2023, under which Deutsche Bank extended payables to one vendor on behalf of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries at a rate of interest of CME SOFR + 2.00%. The facility was not utilized during 2025.
Payment extensions under the trade finance facility are reported on the balance sheet as interest-bearing current liabilities. On the cash flow statement, payment extensions under the trade finance facility are treated as a credit line and reported as Cash flow from financing activities when drawn and when repaid. The Group does not have any payment extensions in the balance at 31 December 2025.
Financial covenant
The financial covenant which applies to the above EIB loan facility and the Nordea facilities is a Leverage Ratio for the Group of 2.5x. Leverage Ratio means the ratio of net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA. EBITDA in this calculation is pro forma, i.e. adjusted for acquisition of businesses, and sale of existing business units in the Group. The financial covenant is measured end of each quarter. The Group is compliant with the cove-nant at the balance date (see Note 20and APM).
See Note 24for disclosure of asset pledged under financing contracts.
Maturity analysis for loans 20251
NOK in million | Less than 1 month | 1-3 months | 3 months to 1 year | 1-5 years | Total |
Long-term financing | 3 | 5 | 24 | 667 | 699 |
Short-term financing | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
Total | 7 | 5 | 24 | 667 | 703 |
Maturity analysis for loans 20241
NOK in million | Less than 1 month | 1-3 months | 3 months to 1 year | 1-5 years | Total |
Long-term financing | 3 | 6 | 26 | 708 | 742 |
Short-term financing | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
Total | 7 | 6 | 26 | 708 | 747 |
1Includes interest payable.
Loan facilities:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Long term | ||
Unsecured EIB loan | 588 | 588 |
of which utilised | 588 | 588 |
Short term | ||
Uncommited securitization facility | 1,100 | 1,100 |
of which utilised | - | - |
Overdraft facility | 50 | 50 |
of which utilised | - | - |
Money market line | 600 | 600 |
of which utilised | - | - |
Note 17\tFinancial liabilities
Accounting policies
Financial liabilities are recognized at fair value when the loan is disbursed, net of the transaction costs incurred. Transaction costs are charged as an expense over the term of the loan (effective interest rate). Financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities if:
it expects to settle the liability in its normal operating cycle;
it holds the liability primarily for the purpose of trading;
the liability is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
it does not have the right at the end of the reporting period to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
According to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9, the financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | ||
EIB loan | 588 | 588 |
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 588 | 588 |
Interest-bearing current liabilities | ||
Other | 4 | 4 |
Interest-bearing current liabilities | 4 | 4 |
Total liabilities excluding leasing | 592 | 593 |
Securitization
Atea has a securitization contract organized by a bank, consisting of two facilities. The first facility enables Atea to sell specified receiva-bles of up to NOK 1,900 million. The second facility is an uncommitted revolving credit facility of NOK 1,100 million secured by other receiva-bles. The facilities were extended at the end of 2024 for the next two years term, and has an implicit discount rate of IBOR 3M + 0.65%. Atea has not utilised the second facility as of 31 December 2025 (facility was not utilised at the end of 2024).
In the securitization program, receivables are transferred in a \u201ctrue sale\u201d to a bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicle (SPV). This delinks the performance of the receivables (mostly public sector) from the credit quality of Atea and its subsidiaries. The cash flow from selling receiv-ables is recognized under Cash flow from operational activities. The change in the revolving credit facility is recognized as Cash flow from financing activities.
EIB loan
Atea ASA has entered into an unsecured loan agreement for NOK 588 million with the European Investment Bank in May 2023. The loan has a term of 6 years, and a rate of interest of NIBOR 6M + 1.148%.
Overdraft facility
The Group has an overdraft facility of NOK 50 million provided by Nordea Denmark, Benchmark of Nordea bank Abp. None of this facility had been utilised at 31 December 2025 (facility was not utilised at 31 December 2024). Amounts drawn on this facility are cash and cash equivalents. The facility has standard terms and conditions for this type of financing.
Money market line
The Group has an uncommitted money market line of NOK 600 million provided by a Nordea Denmark, Benchmark of Nordea bank Abp. None of this facility had been utilised at 31 December 2025 (facility was not utilised at 31 December 2024). Amounts drawn on this facility are clas-sified as short-term debt. The facility has standard terms and conditions for this type of financing.
Supplier financing
Atea Group entered into a temporary uncommitted revolving trade finance facility with the amount of up to USD 100 million with Deutsche Bank in May 2023, under which Deutsche Bank extended payables to one vendor on behalf of Atea ASA and its subsidiaries at a rate of interest of CME SOFR + 2.00%. The facility was not utilized during 2025.
Payment extensions under the trade finance facility are reported on the balance sheet as interest-bearing current liabilities. On the cash flow statement, payment extensions under the trade finance facility are treated as a credit line and reported as Cash flow from financing activities when drawn and when repaid. The Group does not have any payment extensions in the balance at 31 December 2025.
Financial covenant
The financial covenant which applies to the above EIB loan facility and the Nordea facilities is a Leverage Ratio for the Group of 2.5x. Leverage Ratio means the ratio of net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA. EBITDA in this calculation is pro forma, i.e. adjusted for acquisition of businesses, and sale of existing business units in the Group. The financial covenant is measured end of each quarter. The Group is compliant with the cove-nant at the balance date (see Note 20and APM).
See Note 24for disclosure of asset pledged under financing contracts.
Maturity analysis for loans 20251
NOK in million | Less than 1 month | 1-3 months | 3 months to 1 year | 1-5 years | Total |
Long-term financing | 3 | 5 | 24 | 667 | 699 |
Short-term financing | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
Total | 7 | 5 | 24 | 667 | 703 |
Maturity analysis for loans 20241
NOK in million | Less than 1 month | 1-3 months | 3 months to 1 year | 1-5 years | Total |
Long-term financing | 3 | 6 | 26 | 708 | 742 |
Short-term financing | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
Total | 7 | 6 | 26 | 708 | 747 |
1Includes interest payable.
Loan facilities:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Long term | ||
Unsecured EIB loan | 588 | 588 |
of which utilised | 588 | 588 |
Short term | ||
Uncommited securitization facility | 1,100 | 1,100 |
of which utilised | - | - |
Overdraft facility | 50 | 50 |
of which utilised | - | - |
Money market line | 600 | 600 |
of which utilised | - | - |
Accounting policies
Financial liabilities are recognized at fair value when the loan is disbursed, net of the transaction costs incurred. Transaction costs are charged as an expense over the term of the loan (effective interest rate). Financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities if:
it expects to settle the liability in its normal operating cycle;
it holds the liability primarily for the purpose of trading;
the liability is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
it does not have the right at the end of the reporting period to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
According to IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 9, the financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost.
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Accounting policies
Atea as a lessee
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, or if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Groups incremental borrowing rate (IBR). The Group does not have any variable lease payments. The Group includes an extension of the contracts in the lease valuation if it is reason-ably certain that the Group will extend the contracts. From a practical perspective and to avoid mistakes, a single discount rate will be used for the portfolio of leases. Different IBR were estimated for portfolios based on economic environment. IBR for the different portfolios is based on information about credit spreads which the Group believes are relevant to compare with an interest rate that would be achieved when financing similar assets. IBR will be calculated separately on a contract basis for leases which do not fit portfolios.
Short term leases and leases of low-value assets:
The Group has elected not to recognise the right-of-use assets and liabilities for short-term leases of equipment and low value assets with an underlying value of USD 5,000 or less when they are new. This is not related to Financial-sub-leases.
The Group did not make any adjustments in lease terms or modification of lease contracts during the periods presented that have significantly affected the lease liability and corresponding right-of-use assets.
The nature of the lessee\u2019s leasing activities
The Group leases different kinds of assets. The main amounts are related to leases of office buildings and cars. The lease of offices is typically run for a period of 5-12 years. The lease of cars typically runs for a period of 3-5 years. The Group does not have any leasing contracts with variable payment terms.
Contracts with extension options
Some leases of premises contain extension options exercisable by the Group. The extension options held are exercisable only by the Group, and not by the lessors. The Group includes an extension of the contracts in the lease valuation if it is reasonably certain that the Group will extend the contracts.
Subleasing
The Group is subleasing products to customers as part of regular operations. In addition, some of its properties are subleased under
operating and finance leases. As of 31 December 2025, the Group had a net present value of NOK 83 million recognised in the financial position as sublease contracts (NOK 55 million as of 31 December 2024). The residual value of obligation of leases is disclosed in Note 24Commitments.
Atea as a lessor
The \u201cDevice as a service\u201d contracts (see Note 5.1.3.4) include a finan-cial lease with the customer who obtains a right to use the devices. The contracts are often supported by financing solutions from external finance institutions. Typically, the product elements in the contract are financed by leasing from external leasing companies. The leasing arrangement can either be a direct agreement between the customer and the leasing company, or an agreement between Atea and the customer, supported by a separate lease agreement between the leasing company and Atea. In the latter, Atea sells the devices to the leasing company and leases them back with an obligation or a right to buy back at the end of the lease term. This transaction is, for accounting purposes, classified as a financing transaction (secured borrowing), and the Group does not recognize revenue, cost, or sales profit. In the first case (leasing agreement directly between the leasing company and the customer), the Group is not a part of the agreement and does not recognize the lease. See Note 5for more information.
The information about leases for which the Group is a lessee is presented below:
Right-of-use assets
NOK in million | ROU, Buildings and property | ROU, Computer equipment | ROU, Motor vehicles | ROU, Office machines | Total right-of-use assets |
Acquisition cost | |||||
1 January 2024 | 1,808 | 285 | 465 | 2 | 2,561 |
Ordinary additions | 321 | 32 | 166 | - | 519 |
Revaluation decrease1 | -15 | -18 | -129 | - | -162 |
Currency translation effects | 38 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 58 |
31 December 2024 | 2,152 | 306 | 517 | 2 | 2,976 |
Ordinary additions | 242 | 37 | 171 | - | 451 |
Revaluation decrease1 | -198 | -25 | -129 | - | -351 |
Currency translation effects | 41 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 56 |
31 December 2025 | 2,237 | 319 | 574 | 2 | 3,132 |
Accumulated depreciation | |||||
1 January 2024 | -764 | -235 | -246 | -2 | -1,247 |
Depreciation | -240 | -28 | -136 | 0 | -405 |
Eliminated on revaluation | 14 | 18 | 119 | - | 151 |
Currency translation effects | -17 | -4 | -7 | 0 | -28 |
31 December 2024 | -1,007 | -250 | -269 | -2 | -1,528 |
Depreciation | -259 | -35 | -145 | - | -439 |
Eliminated on revaluation | 117 | 25 | 115 | - | 256 |
Currency translation effects | -16 | 0 | -8 | 0 | -24 |
31 December 2025 | -1,166 | -261 | -307 | -2 | -1,736 |
Acquisition cost | 2,152 | 306 | 517 | 2 | 2,976 |
Accumulated depreciation and write-downs | -1,007 | -250 | -269 | -2 | -1,528 |
Book value 31 December 2024 | 1,145 | 55 | 247 | 0 | 1,448 |
Acquisition cost | 2,237 | 319 | 574 | 2 | 3,132 |
Accumulated depreciation and write-downs | -1,166 | -261 | -307 | -2 | -1,736 |
Book value 31 December 2025 | 1,071 | 58 | 267 | 0 | 1,396 |
1Related to amendment of duration of leasing contracts.
Lease liabilities
Maturity analysis - contractual undiscounted cash flows to be paid after reporting date.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Less than one year | -505 | -470 |
One to five years | -870 | -855 |
More than five years | -424 | -468 |
Total undiscounted lease liabilities at 31 December | -1,800 | -1,792 |
Lease liabilities included in the Consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December | -1,595 | -1,607 |
Current | -470 | -456 |
Non-current | -1,126 | -1,151 |
Atea as a lessor - age distribution operational lease
Maturity analysis - contractual undiscounted cash flows to be paid after reporting date1.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Less than one year | 10 | 9 |
One to two years | 10 | 10 |
Two to three years | 7 | 10 |
Three to four years | 3 | 7 |
Four to five years | 0 | 3 |
Total | 30 | 39 |
1Mainly related to operating subleasing of premises.
Atea as a lessor - age distribution financial lease
Maturity analysis - contractual undiscounted lease payments to be received after reporting date1.
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Less than one year | 45 | 39 |
One to two years | 35 | 12 |
Two to three years | 5 | 4 |
Three to four years | 1 | 2 |
Four to five years | 0 | 1 |
Total undiscounted lease receivable | 86 | 58 |
Unearned finance income | -3 | -2 |
Net investement in the lease | 83 | 55 |
1Mainly related to financial subleasing of products to customers.
Amounts recognised in the Consolidated income statement:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Profit on subleasing transactions1 | 3 | 0 |
Income from subleasing right-of-use assets2 | 10 | 9 |
Expenses relating to short-term leases3 | -17 | -18 |
Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets4 | -16 | -16 |
Interest expense, leasing5,6 | -77 | -74 |
Interest income, subleasing7 | 5 | 6 |
Interest expenses, subleasing7 | -5 | -6 |
1Atea is subleasing products to the costomers as part of the regular operations. The Group recognizes revenue and the Cost of sales when the underlying assets are available for use by the customer.
2Related to operating subleasing of premises.
3A lease that at the commencement date has a lease term of 12 months or less.
4Operating lease of assets with a value below USD 5,000 not included in 1above.
5Interest expenses on Finance lease liabilities.
6Interest paid for lease liabilities is included in Interest paid in Net cash flow from operational activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash flow.
7Mainly related to interest income and expenses related to subleasing of products to the customers.
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated statement of cash flow:
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Total cash outflow from leases | -424 | -398 |
Accounting policies
Atea as a lessee
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, or if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Groups incremental borrowing rate (IBR). The Group does not have any variable lease payments. The Group includes an extension of the contracts in the lease valuation if it is reason-ably certain that the Group will extend the contracts. From a practical perspective and to avoid mistakes, a single discount rate will be used for the portfolio of leases. Different IBR were estimated for portfolios based on economic environment. IBR for the different portfolios is based on information about credit spreads which the Group believes are relevant to compare with an interest rate that would be achieved when financing similar assets. IBR will be calculated separately on a contract basis for leases which do not fit portfolios.
Short term leases and leases of low-value assets:
The Group has elected not to recognise the right-of-use assets and liabilities for short-term leases of equipment and low value assets with an underlying value of USD 5,000 or less when they are new. This is not related to Financial-sub-leases.
The Group did not make any adjustments in lease terms or modification of lease contracts during the periods presented that have significantly affected the lease liability and corresponding right-of-use assets.
The nature of the lessee\u2019s leasing activities
The Group leases different kinds of assets. The main amounts are related to leases of office buildings and cars. The lease of offices is typically run for a period of 5-12 years. The lease of cars typically runs for a period of 3-5 years. The Group does not have any leasing contracts with variable payment terms.
Contracts with extension options
Some leases of premises contain extension options exercisable by the Group. The extension options held are exercisable only by the Group, and not by the lessors. The Group includes an extension of the contracts in the lease valuation if it is reasonably certain that the Group will extend the contracts.
Subleasing
The Group is subleasing products to customers as part of regular operations. In addition, some of its properties are subleased under
operating and finance leases. As of 31 December 2025, the Group had a net present value of NOK 83 million recognised in the financial position as sublease contracts (NOK 55 million as of 31 December 2024). The residual value of obligation of leases is disclosed in Note 24Commitments.
Atea as a lessor
The \u201cDevice as a service\u201d contracts (see Note 5.1.3.4) include a finan-cial lease with the customer who obtains a right to use the devices. The contracts are often supported by financing solutions from external finance institutions. Typically, the product elements in the contract are financed by leasing from external leasing companies. The leasing arrangement can either be a direct agreement between the customer and the leasing company, or an agreement between Atea and the customer, supported by a separate lease agreement between the leasing company and Atea. In the latter, Atea sells the devices to the leasing company and leases them back with an obligation or a right to buy back at the end of the lease term. This transaction is, for accounting purposes, classified as a financing transaction (secured borrowing), and the Group does not recognize revenue, cost, or sales profit. In the first case (leasing agreement directly between the leasing company and the customer), the Group is not a part of the agreement and does not recognize the lease. See Note 5for more information.
Note 19\tChanges in financial liabilities
NOK in million | Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | Current interest-bearing liabilities | Long-term leasing liabilities | Current leasing liabilities | Total |
Balance at 1 January 2025 | -588 | -4 | -1,151 | -456 | -2,199 |
Proceeds from overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | -5,549 | - | - | -5,549 |
Repayments of overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | 5,549 | - | - | 5,549 |
Lease payments | - | - | -20 | 417 | 397 |
Lease contracts - non-cash items | - | - | - | -422 | -422 |
Other non-cash items | - | 0 | 61 | -2 | 59 |
Currency effect | - | 0 | -15 | -8 | -24 |
Balance at 31 December 2025 | -588 | -4 | -1,126 | -470 | -2,188 |
NOK in million | Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | Current interest-bearing liabilities | Long-term leasing liabilities | Current leasing liabilities | Total |
Balance at 1 January 2024 | -588 | -5 | -1,093 | -418 | -2,104 |
Proceeds from overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | -3,061 | - | - | -3,061 |
Repayments of overdraft/uncommitted securitization facility | - | 3,136 | - | - | 3,136 |
Lease payments | - | - | 29 | 423 | 452 |
Lease contracts - non-cash items | - | - | - | -447 | -447 |
Other non-cash items | - | -75 | -63 | -2 | -140 |
Currency effect | - | - | -24 | -12 | -36 |
Balance at 31 December 2024 | -588 | -4 | -1,151 | -456 | -2,199 |
Note 21\tClassifications of financial instruments
Accounting policies
21.1 Financial instruments
Atea\u2019s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, subleasing receivables, investments and marketable securities, derivative contracts, trade payables, long-term inter-est-bearing liabilities, current interest-bearing liabilities, long-term subleasing liabilities, short-term subleasing liabilities, long-term leasing liabilities, current leasing liabilities, other financial liabilities, other long-term liabilities and other current liabilities.
Atea classifies financial instruments in the category below.
21.2 Amortized cost
The asset is measured at the amount recognized at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and any loss allowance. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is recognized in profit and loss. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss when the asset is derecognized or reclassified.
21.3 Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL)
Under\u00a0FVTPL, changes\u00a0in\u00a0fair\u00a0value\u00a0are reported as part of\u00a0the \u2018Consolidated income statement for the period\u2019.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. This facility enables Atea to sell spec-ified receivables. See Note 17. The Group consider that the business model for Trade receivables changed from collecting contractual cash flow, to realise the value of the trade receivables through sale. This has changed the assessment of Trade receivables. The classification of the financial instrument, \u2018Trade receivables\u2019 has changed from Amortized cost to Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss.
21.4 Financial instruments related to \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts
In relation to the \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts, see Note 5, Atea enters into financial lease agreements with the customer and obtains secured borrowing from the leasing company. In these cases, the Group derecognize the lease receivables on the customer as the receivables, including all credit risk, are transferred to the leasing company as settlement for Atea\u2019s liability to the leasing company.
2025:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,721 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,056 | 1,056 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,594 | 1,594 | |
Derivative contracts | 22 | 22 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,126 | 1,126 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 185 | 185 | |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,670 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 470 | 470 | |
Derivative contracts | 54 | 54 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
2024:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,074 | 8,074 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,039 | 1,039 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,004 | 2,004 | |
Derivative contracts | 25 | 25 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,151 | 1,151 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 198 | 198 | |
Trade payables | 9,746 | 9,746 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 456 | 456 | |
Derivative contracts | 19 | 19 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
Note 20\tProvisions
NOK in million | Restructuring | Legal and tax claims | Losses on fixed price contracts | Other provision for obligations | Total |
At 1 January 2025 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 135 |
Recognised during the year: | |||||
Additional provision during the year1 | 12 | - | 0 | 1 | 13 |
Used during the year | -39 | 0 | -1 | -35 | -76 |
Currency translation effects | 3 | 0 | - | 0 | 3 |
At 31 December 2025 | 21 | - | 1 | 54 | 75 |
1In 2025, Atea Denmark incurred severance costs to restructure its operations and improve operating efficiency. The program resulted in a reduction of 25 full time employees.
NOK in million | Restructuring | Legal and tax claims | Losses on fixed price contracts | Other provision for obligations | Total |
At 1 January 2024 | 6 | - | 2 | 48 | 56 |
Recognised during the year: | |||||
Additional provision during the year1 | 48 | 0 | - | 6 | 55 |
Used during the year | -9 | - | 0 | 32 | 22 |
Currency translation effects | 0 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
At 31 December 20242 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 135 |
1\tAtea Sweden implemented a cost efficiency program in November 2024 which involved a reduction of 75 full time employees.The program resulted in severance costs of NOK 39 million, which were recognized as a restructuring costs during 2024.
2Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 20\tProvisions
NOK in million | Restructuring | Legal and tax claims | Losses on fixed price contracts | Other provision for obligations | Total |
At 1 January 2025 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 135 |
Recognised during the year: | |||||
Additional provision during the year1 | 12 | - | 0 | 1 | 13 |
Used during the year | -39 | 0 | -1 | -35 | -76 |
Currency translation effects | 3 | 0 | - | 0 | 3 |
At 31 December 2025 | 21 | - | 1 | 54 | 75 |
1In 2025, Atea Denmark incurred severance costs to restructure its operations and improve operating efficiency. The program resulted in a reduction of 25 full time employees.
NOK in million | Restructuring | Legal and tax claims | Losses on fixed price contracts | Other provision for obligations | Total |
At 1 January 2024 | 6 | - | 2 | 48 | 56 |
Recognised during the year: | |||||
Additional provision during the year1 | 48 | 0 | - | 6 | 55 |
Used during the year | -9 | - | 0 | 32 | 22 |
Currency translation effects | 0 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
At 31 December 20242 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 135 |
1\tAtea Sweden implemented a cost efficiency program in November 2024 which involved a reduction of 75 full time employees.The program resulted in severance costs of NOK 39 million, which were recognized as a restructuring costs during 2024.
2Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 20\tProvisions
NOK in million | Restructuring | Legal and tax claims | Losses on fixed price contracts | Other provision for obligations | Total |
At 1 January 2025 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 135 |
Recognised during the year: | |||||
Additional provision during the year1 | 12 | - | 0 | 1 | 13 |
Used during the year | -39 | 0 | -1 | -35 | -76 |
Currency translation effects | 3 | 0 | - | 0 | 3 |
At 31 December 2025 | 21 | - | 1 | 54 | 75 |
1In 2025, Atea Denmark incurred severance costs to restructure its operations and improve operating efficiency. The program resulted in a reduction of 25 full time employees.
NOK in million | Restructuring | Legal and tax claims | Losses on fixed price contracts | Other provision for obligations | Total |
At 1 January 2024 | 6 | - | 2 | 48 | 56 |
Recognised during the year: | |||||
Additional provision during the year1 | 48 | 0 | - | 6 | 55 |
Used during the year | -9 | - | 0 | 32 | 22 |
Currency translation effects | 0 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
At 31 December 20242 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 135 |
1\tAtea Sweden implemented a cost efficiency program in November 2024 which involved a reduction of 75 full time employees.The program resulted in severance costs of NOK 39 million, which were recognized as a restructuring costs during 2024.
2Full year 2024 results are restated. See Note 2.
Note 21\tClassifications of financial instruments
Accounting policies
21.1 Financial instruments
Atea\u2019s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, subleasing receivables, investments and marketable securities, derivative contracts, trade payables, long-term inter-est-bearing liabilities, current interest-bearing liabilities, long-term subleasing liabilities, short-term subleasing liabilities, long-term leasing liabilities, current leasing liabilities, other financial liabilities, other long-term liabilities and other current liabilities.
Atea classifies financial instruments in the category below.
21.2 Amortized cost
The asset is measured at the amount recognized at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and any loss allowance. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is recognized in profit and loss. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss when the asset is derecognized or reclassified.
21.3 Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL)
Under\u00a0FVTPL, changes\u00a0in\u00a0fair\u00a0value\u00a0are reported as part of\u00a0the \u2018Consolidated income statement for the period\u2019.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. This facility enables Atea to sell spec-ified receivables. See Note 17. The Group consider that the business model for Trade receivables changed from collecting contractual cash flow, to realise the value of the trade receivables through sale. This has changed the assessment of Trade receivables. The classification of the financial instrument, \u2018Trade receivables\u2019 has changed from Amortized cost to Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss.
21.4 Financial instruments related to \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts
In relation to the \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts, see Note 5, Atea enters into financial lease agreements with the customer and obtains secured borrowing from the leasing company. In these cases, the Group derecognize the lease receivables on the customer as the receivables, including all credit risk, are transferred to the leasing company as settlement for Atea\u2019s liability to the leasing company.
Note 21\tClassifications of financial instruments
Accounting policies
21.1 Financial instruments
Atea\u2019s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, subleasing receivables, investments and marketable securities, derivative contracts, trade payables, long-term inter-est-bearing liabilities, current interest-bearing liabilities, long-term subleasing liabilities, short-term subleasing liabilities, long-term leasing liabilities, current leasing liabilities, other financial liabilities, other long-term liabilities and other current liabilities.
Atea classifies financial instruments in the category below.
21.2 Amortized cost
The asset is measured at the amount recognized at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and any loss allowance. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is recognized in profit and loss. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss when the asset is derecognized or reclassified.
21.3 Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL)
Under\u00a0FVTPL, changes\u00a0in\u00a0fair\u00a0value\u00a0are reported as part of\u00a0the \u2018Consolidated income statement for the period\u2019.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. This facility enables Atea to sell spec-ified receivables. See Note 17. The Group consider that the business model for Trade receivables changed from collecting contractual cash flow, to realise the value of the trade receivables through sale. This has changed the assessment of Trade receivables. The classification of the financial instrument, \u2018Trade receivables\u2019 has changed from Amortized cost to Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss.
21.4 Financial instruments related to \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts
In relation to the \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts, see Note 5, Atea enters into financial lease agreements with the customer and obtains secured borrowing from the leasing company. In these cases, the Group derecognize the lease receivables on the customer as the receivables, including all credit risk, are transferred to the leasing company as settlement for Atea\u2019s liability to the leasing company.
2025:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,721 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,056 | 1,056 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,594 | 1,594 | |
Derivative contracts | 22 | 22 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,126 | 1,126 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 185 | 185 | |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,670 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 470 | 470 | |
Derivative contracts | 54 | 54 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
2024:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,074 | 8,074 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,039 | 1,039 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,004 | 2,004 | |
Derivative contracts | 25 | 25 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,151 | 1,151 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 198 | 198 | |
Trade payables | 9,746 | 9,746 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 456 | 456 | |
Derivative contracts | 19 | 19 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
Note 21\tClassifications of financial instruments
Accounting policies
21.1 Financial instruments
Atea\u2019s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, subleasing receivables, investments and marketable securities, derivative contracts, trade payables, long-term inter-est-bearing liabilities, current interest-bearing liabilities, long-term subleasing liabilities, short-term subleasing liabilities, long-term leasing liabilities, current leasing liabilities, other financial liabilities, other long-term liabilities and other current liabilities.
Atea classifies financial instruments in the category below.
21.2 Amortized cost
The asset is measured at the amount recognized at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and any loss allowance. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is recognized in profit and loss. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss when the asset is derecognized or reclassified.
21.3 Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL)
Under\u00a0FVTPL, changes\u00a0in\u00a0fair\u00a0value\u00a0are reported as part of\u00a0the \u2018Consolidated income statement for the period\u2019.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. This facility enables Atea to sell spec-ified receivables. See Note 17. The Group consider that the business model for Trade receivables changed from collecting contractual cash flow, to realise the value of the trade receivables through sale. This has changed the assessment of Trade receivables. The classification of the financial instrument, \u2018Trade receivables\u2019 has changed from Amortized cost to Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss.
21.4 Financial instruments related to \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts
In relation to the \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts, see Note 5, Atea enters into financial lease agreements with the customer and obtains secured borrowing from the leasing company. In these cases, the Group derecognize the lease receivables on the customer as the receivables, including all credit risk, are transferred to the leasing company as settlement for Atea\u2019s liability to the leasing company.
2025:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,721 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,056 | 1,056 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,594 | 1,594 | |
Derivative contracts | 22 | 22 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,126 | 1,126 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 185 | 185 | |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,670 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 470 | 470 | |
Derivative contracts | 54 | 54 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
2024:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,074 | 8,074 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,039 | 1,039 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,004 | 2,004 | |
Derivative contracts | 25 | 25 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,151 | 1,151 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 198 | 198 | |
Trade payables | 9,746 | 9,746 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 456 | 456 | |
Derivative contracts | 19 | 19 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
Note 21\tClassifications of financial instruments
Accounting policies
21.1 Financial instruments
Atea\u2019s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, subleasing receivables, investments and marketable securities, derivative contracts, trade payables, long-term inter-est-bearing liabilities, current interest-bearing liabilities, long-term subleasing liabilities, short-term subleasing liabilities, long-term leasing liabilities, current leasing liabilities, other financial liabilities, other long-term liabilities and other current liabilities.
Atea classifies financial instruments in the category below.
21.2 Amortized cost
The asset is measured at the amount recognized at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and any loss allowance. Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is recognized in profit and loss. Changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss when the asset is derecognized or reclassified.
21.3 Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL)
Under\u00a0FVTPL, changes\u00a0in\u00a0fair\u00a0value\u00a0are reported as part of\u00a0the \u2018Consolidated income statement for the period\u2019.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. This facility enables Atea to sell spec-ified receivables. See Note 17. The Group consider that the business model for Trade receivables changed from collecting contractual cash flow, to realise the value of the trade receivables through sale. This has changed the assessment of Trade receivables. The classification of the financial instrument, \u2018Trade receivables\u2019 has changed from Amortized cost to Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss.
21.4 Financial instruments related to \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts
In relation to the \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts, see Note 5, Atea enters into financial lease agreements with the customer and obtains secured borrowing from the leasing company. In these cases, the Group derecognize the lease receivables on the customer as the receivables, including all credit risk, are transferred to the leasing company as settlement for Atea\u2019s liability to the leasing company.
2025:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,721 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,056 | 1,056 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,594 | 1,594 | |
Derivative contracts | 22 | 22 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,126 | 1,126 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 185 | 185 | |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,670 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 470 | 470 | |
Derivative contracts | 54 | 54 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
2024:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,074 | 8,074 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,039 | 1,039 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,004 | 2,004 | |
Derivative contracts | 25 | 25 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,151 | 1,151 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 198 | 198 | |
Trade payables | 9,746 | 9,746 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 456 | 456 | |
Derivative contracts | 19 | 19 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
21.3 Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL)
Under\u00a0FVTPL, changes\u00a0in\u00a0fair\u00a0value\u00a0are reported as part of\u00a0the \u2018Consolidated income statement for the period\u2019.
The Group has entered into a securitization contract organized by a bank. This facility enables Atea to sell spec-ified receivables. See Note 17. The Group consider that the business model for Trade receivables changed from collecting contractual cash flow, to realise the value of the trade receivables through sale. This has changed the assessment of Trade receivables. The classification of the financial instrument, \u2018Trade receivables\u2019 has changed from Amortized cost to Fair Value Through the statement of Profit and Loss.
21.4 Financial instruments related to \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts
In relation to the \u201cDevice-as-a-Service\u201d contracts, see Note 5, Atea enters into financial lease agreements with the customer and obtains secured borrowing from the leasing company. In these cases, the Group derecognize the lease receivables on the customer as the receivables, including all credit risk, are transferred to the leasing company as settlement for Atea\u2019s liability to the leasing company.
2025:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,721 | 8,721 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,056 | 1,056 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,594 | 1,594 | |
Derivative contracts | 22 | 22 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,126 | 1,126 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 185 | 185 | |
Trade payables | 9,670 | 9,670 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 470 | 470 | |
Derivative contracts | 54 | 54 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
2024:
NOK in million | FVTPL | Amortised cost | Fair value1 |
Financial assets | |||
Trade receivables | 8,074 | 8,074 | |
Other receivables2 | 1,039 | 1,039 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,004 | 2,004 | |
Derivative contracts | 25 | 25 | |
Financial liabilities | |||
Long-term leasing liabilities | 1,151 | 1,151 | |
Other long-term liabilities3 | 198 | 198 | |
Trade payables | 9,746 | 9,746 | |
Current interest bearing liabilities | 4 | 4 | |
Current leasing liabilities | 456 | 456 | |
Derivative contracts | 19 | 19 |
1Book value is a reasonable estimate of fair value in cases where these numbers are identical.
2Less prepaid expenses and accrued revenue.
3Less other provision.
Note 22\tCorporate structure of the Atea Group
From date | Local currency | Voting rights/ ownership (%) | Primary activity |
Holding | |||
Atea ASA | NOK | Listed | Holding |
Norway | |||
Atea AS | NOK | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finans AS | NOK | 100% | Leasing |
Sweden | |||
Atea Holding AB | SEK | 100% | Holding |
Atea Sverige AB | SEK | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finans AB | SEK | 100% | Leasing |
Denmark | |||
Atea Danmark Holding A/S | DKK | 100% | Holding |
Atea A/S | DKK | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Inc | USD | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finans A/S | DKK | 100% | Leasing |
Finland | |||
Atea Holding Oy | EUR | 100% | Holding |
Atea Oy | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
BCC Finland Oy | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finance Finland Oy | EUR | 100% | Leasing |
Topnordic Finland Oy | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
From date | Local currency | Voting rights/ ownership (%) | Primary activity |
The Baltics | |||
Atea Baltic UAB | EUR | 100% | Holding |
Atea UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea AS | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finance O\u00dc | EUR | 100% | Leasing |
Atea Finance Lithuania UAB | EUR | 100% | Leasing |
Solver UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
EIT Sprendimai UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
BMK UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Baltnetos Komunikacijos UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
CRC SIA | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea SIA | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
AppXite | |||
AppXite SIA | EUR | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite AS | NOK | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite AB | SEK | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite B.V. | EUR | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite ApS | DKK | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite Oy | EUR | 100% | Software distribution |
Group Shared Services | |||
Atea Logistics AB | SEK | 100% | Group Shared Services |
Atea Global Services SIA | EUR | 100% | Group Shared Services |
Atea Service Center AB | SEK | 100% | Securitization contract management |
Atea Group Functions A/S | DKK | 100% | Group Shared Services |
Note 22\tCorporate structure of the Atea Group
From date | Local currency | Voting rights/ ownership (%) | Primary activity |
Holding | |||
Atea ASA | NOK | Listed | Holding |
Norway | |||
Atea AS | NOK | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finans AS | NOK | 100% | Leasing |
Sweden | |||
Atea Holding AB | SEK | 100% | Holding |
Atea Sverige AB | SEK | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finans AB | SEK | 100% | Leasing |
Denmark | |||
Atea Danmark Holding A/S | DKK | 100% | Holding |
Atea A/S | DKK | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Inc | USD | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finans A/S | DKK | 100% | Leasing |
Finland | |||
Atea Holding Oy | EUR | 100% | Holding |
Atea Oy | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
BCC Finland Oy | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finance Finland Oy | EUR | 100% | Leasing |
Topnordic Finland Oy | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
From date | Local currency | Voting rights/ ownership (%) | Primary activity |
The Baltics | |||
Atea Baltic UAB | EUR | 100% | Holding |
Atea UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea AS | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea Finance O\u00dc | EUR | 100% | Leasing |
Atea Finance Lithuania UAB | EUR | 100% | Leasing |
Solver UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
EIT Sprendimai UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
BMK UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Baltnetos Komunikacijos UAB | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
CRC SIA | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
Atea SIA | EUR | 100% | IT infrastructure |
AppXite | |||
AppXite SIA | EUR | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite AS | NOK | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite AB | SEK | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite B.V. | EUR | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite ApS | DKK | 100% | Software distribution |
AppXite Oy | EUR | 100% | Software distribution |
Group Shared Services | |||
Atea Logistics AB | SEK | 100% | Group Shared Services |
Atea Global Services SIA | EUR | 100% | Group Shared Services |
Atea Service Center AB | SEK | 100% | Securitization contract management |
Atea Group Functions A/S | DKK | 100% | Group Shared Services |
Note 23\tContingent liabilities and assets
Ordinary course of business
The Group has contingent liabilities in respect of bank and other guarantees and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not anticipated that any material liabilities will arise from the contingent liabilities.
The Group has given guarantees in the ordinary course of business amounting to NOK 9,842 million (NOK 10,359 million in 2024) to external parties (see Note 24).
Legal disputes
Atea (the Group) is periodically involved in legal disputes in various jurisdictions, with uncertain outcomes. Atea\u2019s insurance policies limit the company\u2019s exposure to many forms of legal risk. In management\u2019s opinion, there are no legal disputes as of the balance sheet date which are likely to materially impact on the company\u2019s financial results or to significantly weaken the Group\u2019s financial position.
Note 23\tContingent liabilities and assets
Ordinary course of business
The Group has contingent liabilities in respect of bank and other guarantees and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not anticipated that any material liabilities will arise from the contingent liabilities.
The Group has given guarantees in the ordinary course of business amounting to NOK 9,842 million (NOK 10,359 million in 2024) to external parties (see Note 24).
Legal disputes
Atea (the Group) is periodically involved in legal disputes in various jurisdictions, with uncertain outcomes. Atea\u2019s insurance policies limit the company\u2019s exposure to many forms of legal risk. In management\u2019s opinion, there are no legal disputes as of the balance sheet date which are likely to materially impact on the company\u2019s financial results or to significantly weaken the Group\u2019s financial position.
Note 24\tCommitments
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Guarantees to financial institutions1 | 1,087 | 1,081 |
Guarantees to business associates2 | 8,360 | 8,880 |
Residual value obligations related to leasing activities3 | 395 | 398 |
Total guarantees | 9,842 | 10,359 |
1In addition to facilities disclosed in Note 17, Atea ASA issued guarantees for sublease facilities of NOK 83 million in 2025 (NOK 55 million in 2024).
2As part of the ordinary operations, parent company guarantees are furnished to suppliers and partners on behalf of subsidiaries.
3The leasing companies have a residual value obligation of NOK 395 million in 2025 (NOK 398 million in 2024) on the outstanding leasing contracts. No losses have been incurred as result of this, and the risk of incurring losses is considered being low.
Pledged assets under securitization contract (see Note 17)
As part of securitization contract, Atea has pledged the following asset to Nordea Denmark, Branch of Nordea Bank Abp:
Shares and related rights of Atea Service Center AB (subsidiary, 100% owned by Atea ASA)
Bank accounts of Atea Service Center AB. Cash balance including restricted cash in other companies amount NOK 817 million at the end of 2025 (NOK 1,557 million at the end of 2024)
Trade receivables covering uncommitted revolving credit facility, but not exceeding the limit of NOK 1,100 million at the end of 2025 (limit of NOK 1,100 million at the end of 2024). Atea has no borrowings secured by receivables at the end of 2025 (facility was not utilised at the end of 2024).
Note 24\tCommitments
NOK in million | 2025 | 2024 |
Guarantees to financial institutions1 | 1,087 | 1,081 |
Guarantees to business associates2 | 8,360 | 8,880 |
Residual value obligations related to leasing activities3 | 395 | 398 |
Total guarantees | 9,842 | 10,359 |
1In addition to facilities disclosed in Note 17, Atea ASA issued guarantees for sublease facilities of NOK 83 million in 2025 (NOK 55 million in 2024).
2As part of the ordinary operations, parent company guarantees are furnished to suppliers and partners on behalf of subsidiaries.
3The leasing companies have a residual value obligation of NOK 395 million in 2025 (NOK 398 million in 2024) on the outstanding leasing contracts. No losses have been incurred as result of this, and the risk of incurring losses is considered being low.
Pledged assets under securitization contract (see Note 17)
As part of securitization contract, Atea has pledged the following asset to Nordea Denmark, Branch of Nordea Bank Abp:
Shares and related rights of Atea Service Center AB (subsidiary, 100% owned by Atea ASA)
Bank accounts of Atea Service Center AB. Cash balance including restricted cash in other companies amount NOK 817 million at the end of 2025 (NOK 1,557 million at the end of 2024)
Trade receivables covering uncommitted revolving credit facility, but not exceeding the limit of NOK 1,100 million at the end of 2025 (limit of NOK 1,100 million at the end of 2024). Atea has no borrowings secured by receivables at the end of 2025 (facility was not utilised at the end of 2024).
Note 25\tRelated parties
Atea has ongoing transactions with related parties. All the transactions are in accordance with the arm\u2019s length principle and as part of the ordi-nary operations. The most important transactions are listed below.
The transactions have been carried out by companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e, who is the Board member and close associate to the largest shareholder, of Atea ASA, Ib Kun\u00f8e through the company Systemintegration ApS. Transactions have also been carried out with companies controlled by Managing Director of Atea Baltic UAB, Ar\u016bnas Bartusevi\u010dius. In addition, transactions with companies controlled by Elmera Group ASA. The CEO of Atea ASA, Steinar S\u00f8nsteby is Chairman of the Board in Elmera ASA.
Wages and remuneration to the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors are described in a separate Remuneration report published at atea.com/compliance/. See also Note 6and Note 7.
Sales to(+)/from(-) related parties | Credit (+)/debit (-) balances with related parties | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Leasing of property or equipment | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.9 | - |
Development of software | -0.0 | -0.1 | - | - |
Other1 | 35.8 | 43.1 | -0.7 | -1.7 |
1Includes mainly sale of IT-equipment and services from Atea to companies controlled by Lone Sch\u00f8tt Kun\u00f8e (NOK 15 million), and companies controlled by Elmera ASA (NOK 20 million).
Note 27\tEvents after the balance sheet date
Sale of majority shareholding in AppXite SIA
In December 2025, Atea announced an agreement to sell 51% of its shares in its Latvian subsidiary AppXite SIA on a fully-diluted basis to Aries Global for a price of up to EUR 10.7 million. The closing of the agreement is expected to take place in Q1 2026.
In January 2026, Atea entered an agreement to sell 2% of shares in AppXite SIA to its managing director Nicolas Albana. Furthermore, the company issued stock options to key employees which will result in the issuance of 6% of the total share capital in AppXite after a vesting period of two years.
Atea will retain 41% of shares in AppXite on a fully diluted basis, following the execution of the share sale and option agreements.
The expected gain from the transaction to be recognized at closing is approximately EUR 13 million, of which EUR 7 million is from the sale of shares. The remaining EUR 6 million gain is based on the revaluation of Atea\u2019s residual shareholding in AppXite from book value to fair value, as the entity transitions from being reported as a fully-owned subsidiary to an associate in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 10.
In addition to the gain to be recognized upon closing, there is an addi-tional potential gain of up to EUR 2.6 million in future periods due to earnout provisions in the Aries Global agreement.
As the partial sale of AppXite is part of Atea\u2019s operating strategy within its software business, the resulting gain will be recognized as \u201cOther Income\u201d in the Group Financial statements during 2026.
Proposed dividend in 2026
On February 9, 2026, the Board of Atea ASA resolved to propose a dividend of NOK 7.50 per share at the next Annual General Meeting to be held on April 28, 2026. The dividend will be split into two equal payments of NOK 3.75 which will take place in May and November 2026.
For Norwegian tax purposes, the dividend shall be considered as repayment of paid in capital. Further details on the dividend payment will be provided in the Notice to the Annual General Meeting.
There were no other significant events after the balance sheet date which could affect the evaluation of the reported accounts.
Note 27\tEvents after the balance sheet date
Sale of majority shareholding in AppXite SIA
In December 2025, Atea announced an agreement to sell 51% of its shares in its Latvian subsidiary AppXite SIA on a fully-diluted basis to Aries Global for a price of up to EUR 10.7 million. The closing of the agreement is expected to take place in Q1 2026.
In January 2026, Atea entered an agreement to sell 2% of shares in AppXite SIA to its managing director Nicolas Albana. Furthermore, the company issued stock options to key employees which will result in the issuance of 6% of the total share capital in AppXite after a vesting period of two years.
Atea will retain 41% of shares in AppXite on a fully diluted basis, following the execution of the share sale and option agreements.
The expected gain from the transaction to be recognized at closing is approximately EUR 13 million, of which EUR 7 million is from the sale of shares. The remaining EUR 6 million gain is based on the revaluation of Atea\u2019s residual shareholding in AppXite from book value to fair value, as the entity transitions from being reported as a fully-owned subsidiary to an associate in accordance with IFRS\u00ae Accounting Standards 10.
In addition to the gain to be recognized upon closing, there is an addi-tional potential gain of up to EUR 2.6 million in future periods due to earnout provisions in the Aries Global agreement.
As the partial sale of AppXite is part of Atea\u2019s operating strategy within its software business, the resulting gain will be recognized as \u201cOther Income\u201d in the Group Financial statements during 2026.
Proposed dividend in 2026
On February 9, 2026, the Board of Atea ASA resolved to propose a dividend of NOK 7.50 per share at the next Annual General Meeting to be held on April 28, 2026. The dividend will be split into two equal payments of NOK 3.75 which will take place in May and November 2026.
For Norwegian tax purposes, the dividend shall be considered as repayment of paid in capital. Further details on the dividend payment will be provided in the Notice to the Annual General Meeting.
There were no other significant events after the balance sheet date which could affect the evaluation of the reported accounts.