ANNUAL REPORT 2023
AIDER KONSERN
REPORT FROM THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023
FOR AIDER KONSERN AS
Aider Konsern AS is a holding company for companies that provide accounting,
advisory services and related IT-services. The company's address is Karl Johans
gate 37, 0162 Oslo.
The company mainly invests in other companies that provide accounting and
technology services to customers who outsource all or part of their finance function.
Comments related to the financial statement
Aider Konsern AS had an annual result of TNOK -10 038 (compared to last year of
TNOK 33 221) and a balance of TNOK 1 191 910 (compared to last year of TNOK
776 091). The equity ratio was 7,1% (compared to last year of 12.2%).
The group had an annual result of TNOK -642 (compared to last year of 2 472) and
a balance of TNOK 1 604 365 (compared to last year 1 108 541). Revenue was
TNOK 838 458 (compared to last year of 517 180). The equity ratio was 17,3%
(25.6% in 2021).
Underlying operations have been good throughout the year, but processes related
to acquisitions and integrations, as well as a legal restructuring process merging
operational subsidiaries into Aider AS resulted in one-off costs that have negatively
affected the result. Furthermore, the margins in the accounting practice are higher
in Q1 and Q2 compared to Q3 and Q4. Since the acquisitions are accounted for
from the time of purchase, reported margins are consequently lower than the
underlying margins from the operations.
2023 has been a year where we have continued the significant growth from
2022. Aider counts 812 people end of 2023 compared to 652 end of 2022. Aider has
clearly strengthened its brand nationally and locally through acquisitions of well
reputed accounting firms throughout Norway.
There was substantial costs related to M&A and post-merger activities. Cost related
to special items are at NOK 19,5 million up from NOK 4,8 million in 2022. There
was also an one-time cost increase in the organization related to post merger
activities that are not accounted for as special items. Additionally, Aider completed a
major legal restructuring process merging operational subsidiaries into Aider AS in
December. Consequently, management is happy to deliver a proforma EBITDA
margin according to guiding, even with substantial internal improvement project as
well as M&A activities well above plan.
Net financial items have had a significant increase from NOK -32.8 million to NOK
-76,8 million in 2023 for the group, mainly due to interests from the bond obligation.
The cash flow from operating activities for the group in 2023 is NOK 82,2 million,
and Cash flow from investments are NOK -312,6 million. The cash flow from
financing activities are supported by the obligation issued in May 2022 with two taps
in 2023 and are NOK 364,5 million.
Bond reporting
In relation with the bond, the Group must have MNOK 45 free liquidity at any time.
Aider complies with this covenant requirement.
Plans and guiding for 2024
Aider's vision is:
“Redefining the accounting industry by
building a competence powerhouse of back-office services."
Aider is a vision- and value-driven company. The vision guides all priorities.
Aider will continue to grow rapidly. The high level of M&A activity in 2023 is planned to
be sustained at the same level in 2024. Also, organic growth is expected to continue
at the same high levels.
The possibility for realizing synergies increases as Aider grows. The return of
investments in automation/AI, smarter work processes, software etc. will be higher as
the customer base is larger. Consequently, EBITDA is expected to increase in 2024.
Aider will continue to develop complementary advisory services including further
strengthening the tech offering.
Acquisitions completed in 2023:
Aider completed 14 acquisitions in 2023:
RevenueEmployeesDateAcquired company
22 000 0001303.01.23Nitschke & Borgting Økonomibyrå AS
8 000 000725.04.23Hydra Regnskap AS
2 800 000101.04.23Rekon AS
14 000 000830.06.23Effektiv Bedrift AS
7 800 000730.06.23Fasit Regnskap AS
10 000 000830.06.23Flytsona AS
4 000 000430.09.23Bromar AS
3 000 000222.11.23Ellingsen og Alpen
8 700 000722.11.23Ellingsen Regnskapsservice
20 400 0001601.12.23Havtal AS
6 900 000504.12.23Arcadia Regnskap AS
6 000 000505.12.23TM Regnskap og Økonomi AS
12 700 0001131.12.23Frier Accounting AS
2 200 000331.12.23Frier Accounting Oslo AS
106 500 00097Total
Organic growth
Organic growth is a strategic focus area for the Aider management. Being attractive
to new customers and new talent is essential for long-term success. 2023 has been
a formidable in this respect, with an organic growth of 20,3 % for the year.
Aider has throughout 2023 strengthened its recruitment capabilities, both internally
as well as externally. This has greatly paid off, and Aider was able to hire 205
people in 2023, of which 66 was student hires of master and bachelor candidates.
Aider counts 812 people end of 2023 compared to 652 end of 2022.
Aider is experiencing to continue its organic growth through new customers and
projects. We see a shift in the market, where increasingly larger companies are
contacting Aider for our services. Many of these companies have internal
accounting departments and are therefore an exciting new segment for further
growth. This is also supported by industry surveys which show that the market is
growing rapidly and that it is particularly the large, professional accounting firms
who absorbs much of the growth.
In addition to acquisitions, Aider grows organically by opening new offices in new
locations from scratch. The last two years, Aider has established four new offices:
• Lillehammer (2021)
• Sarpsborg (2022)
• Lillestrøm (2022)
• Stjørdal (2022)
We have a very good track record from establishing new offices. At the end of 2023,
the Lillehammer office counts 17 employees, Sarpsborg 17, Lillestrøm 20 and
Stjørdal 9. All of them only through organic growth. Two of the offices, Lillehammer
and Sarpsborg, have also been the start of the regions Innlandet and Østfold. Both
regions have grown organically and through acquisitions and going into 2024
region Innlandet has 28 employees and Østfold has 43.
Starting-up new offices are expected to take 4-6 months before being fully
operational and profitable. All these offices are beyond the start-up phase and are
contributing positively to the EBITDA margin for the Group.
Central risks and uncertainties
All accounting firms are subject to regulations on risk management and internal
control. The board has a focus on this work in relation to risk assessment and
follow-up on risk-reducing measures.
The board does not perceive the risk picture to have changed significantly through
2023 and has particularly focused on the following risk areas:
• Growth risk
• ICT risk
• Money laundering risk
• Financial Risk
Growth risk
Aider is growing rapidly, both organically and through acquisitions. With 205 new hires
in 2023, there is continuously joining new people who are not familiar with the
company's quality procedures and guidelines. Aider therefore focuses on on-boarding
new companies and individuals through:
• Further developing and improving methodology and documentation for acquisition
processes
• Developing, improving and strengthen the national and regional quality
organization
• The head of quality reports to the board and ensures that quality work is well
illuminated in the board's discussions
• A cross-functional project team is set up to ensure all aspects of on-boarding
including the implementation of quality procedures
• Significant investment has been made in further developing training programs for
new hires, including national meetings, written procedures, online courses, and
more.
• A personal mentor is appointed to help clarify questions for all new hires
ICT risk
Aider delivers important technology to our customers. This is an area where major
changes are taking place. This makes monitoring ICT risk an important part of Aider's
risk work. To handle this, Aider has built up a strong tech team of about 75 people
where ICT risk work is also managed to ensure good expertise and coordination.
Aider has chosen not to do IT operations itself, but through partners. This means that
we share risk, expertise, and control measures with subcontractors related to
operational activities.
Money laundering risk
The board experiences that the Financial Supervisory Authority's expectations related
to anti money laundering procedures are increasing. The board has taken this into
account through several measures. Among other things, adjustments to the quality
systems have been made to make it easier to collect documentation and perform
assessments in one place.
In December 2023, the group merged all accounting subsidiaries/operational
subsidiaries and established Aider AS. All accounting related business within the
group is now gathered in Aider AS. As a result, the board appointed a money-
laundering responsible at group level for Aider AS. Additionally, the regional quality
managers have been delegated responsibility for supervising the money-laundering
activities in their regions. The company has also appointed a separate money
laundering compliance responsible.
Financial risk
At the end of 2023, the group had a long-term loan of MNOK 897,4. In addition, the
group has established a revolving credit facility of MNOK 45 to secure liquidity and
increase flexibility in daily operations. In addition, the companies in the group are
organized in a group account arrangement to ensure liquidity for each company. Cash
flow from operations covers the short-term obligations and is continuously monitored
by the board.
In 2023, Aider choose to tap on the obligation loan from MNOK 500 to 875. This
provides greater flexibility for investments.
The Board's assessment is that the company and the group are well capitalized and
have a good liquidity situation, both as of December 31, 2023 and after the issuance
of the bond loan.
Events after the balance sheet date:
Aider announced 26.01.2024 the acquisition of Ascender AS. This is a transformative
transaction for Aider which opens many new possibilities for further expansion of
advisory services as well as positioning Aider for larger clients. In particular, the
management-for-hire service will be a great supplement to Aiders current service
offering.
The founder and majority owner of Ascender, Knut Grotli, is also the head of the Board
in Aider, and the transaction has been handled internally according to legal
requirements (aksjeloven § 3-8).
Ascender is an executive search and recruitment company with a revenue of MNOK
130 in 2023, 23 employees and more than 60 consultants on management-for-hire
assignments.
The cash settlement was 10.5%, bringing down net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA-
ratio to 3.4.
Continuing operations:
The financial statements for 2023 have been prepared on the assumption of
continuing operations. It is hereby confirmed that the assumption of continuing
operations is valid.
Research and development activities
The company has undertaken several development projects in its service areas of IT,
accounting, and payroll production, including robotic projects and customer
applications. A total of NOK 29,1 million was capitalized as of December 31, 2023.
Directors' liability insurance
The company has director's liability insurance at group level, which also covers the
board of Aider Konsern AS.
Statement of Social Responsibility
Working environment
The sickness absence rate in the group was approximately 4.7% throughout 2023.
This is reduction of 0.2% from 2022 and is considered acceptable, However, active
efforts to keep sickness absence down are an ongoing measure at Aider.
There have been no reported or occurring work-related accidents or injuries, neither
to personnel nor materials.
Flexibility with regard to workplace has been practiced so that all employees have had
the opportunity to work from home during periods where it has been most
appropriate.
Gender equality
At the end of the year, the group had 812 employees, of whom 504 were women
(62.1%). The proportion of women in management positions is 49,4%. Management
positions are defined as positions with specific responsibility for a service area or
department.
There is no discrimination in pay or other ways between genders. Equal work and
responsibilities should be remunerated equally at Aider.
In 2023, individuals with diversity competence were engaged to focus on diversity
and equality. The basis for the Aider approach on diversity is our “People first” culture
where people is the starting point for all decisions and priorities. Also, Aider is aiming
to recognize people as unique individuals and not treated as a part of a group.
Measures to prevent discrimination, etc.
The group has established reporting procedures to detect unwanted incidents and
prevent discrimination, among other things. Recruitment processes always involve
several people to ensure that multiple candidates are evaluated, and any personal
biases are eliminated. Finally, calibration of salary and promotion to leadership
positions is done at office level, regional level, and/or national level to more easily
detect any systematic imbalances in remuneration, opportunities for promotion, etc.
From 2022, we have also implemented ongoing employee surveys where we also
focus on diversity and inclusion. Results from these surveys are evaluated and
followed up from local to national level.
Environmental impact
Moving toward a more sustainable future is a necessity, and Aider takes this
responsibility seriously. In order to help track the Group’s ESG metrics the board has
chosen to prepare an updated ESG report for 2023 for the Aider group based on the
NSRS framework. This report will be published openly on Aiders web pages.
Being a professional services firm, the environmental impact of the company and
group’s core business is rather low. Aider does, however, recognize the opportunity
and responsibility of helping businesses create profitability in new and circular
business models, and ensuring a competitive sustainable transition.
Aider has joined Accounting Norway’s Sustainability Council (Regnskap Norge
Bærekraftsforum).
The Transparency Act and responsible sourcing
Aider is committed to making sure we contribute positively to local and civil society.
While we have always put quality and safety highly when choosing our suppliers, this
year we have conducted more rigorous due diligence assessments in accordance with
the OECD Guidelines in order to get a better overview of any risks in our supply
chain, and to comply with the transparency act.
This due diligence covers a wide array of topics including practices related to Human
Rights, Labour, Environment, anti-corruption and more. We used the software
provider Factlines to conduct this assessment, and have been scored as a low-risk
supplier ourselves, as well as having a low-risk supply chain overall. We have not
identified any significant risks, but there are some identified lesser risks regarding
non-codified ethical standards which we will follow up during the autumn.
Further information regarding this work will be published on:
www.aider.no/apenhetsloven by 30.06.
Statement on the annual accounts and appropriation of profit
The board of Aider Konsern AS proposes that the year’s deficit of TNOK 10 038 be
transferred from other equity.
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Andreas Vik Bjørnar Fjeld
Chairman of the board/CEO Board member
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Knut Grotli Kristian Thaysen
Board member Board member
Oslo, 30.04.2024
Consolidated financial
statement 2023
20222023NoteINCOME STATEMENT
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Operating income
508 965836 486
3
Revenue
8 2141 972Other income
517 180838 458Total operating income
(54 834)(87 292)Cost of goods sold
(356 333)(575 073)4Personell expenses
(22 716)(36 316)5,6,7Amortizations and depreciations
(45 979)(64 986)8,9,10Other expenses
(479 863)(763 667)Total operating expenses
37 31774 791Operating profit
Financial items
3 4299 47011Other interest income
663 11211Other financial income
(71)-11,12Result from associated companies
(34 482)(89 238)11Other interest expense
(1 768)(153)11Other financial expense
(32 824)(76 809)Net financial items
4 493(2 018)Profit before tax
(2 020)1 37613Income taxes
2 472(642)Profit for the period
13(4 904)14Profit attributable to Aider shareholders
2 4594 262Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
2 472(642)Total
Earnings per share in NOK
Continuing operations
2(1)- Ordinary
2(1)- Diluted
--Discontinued operations
Other comprehensive income
2 472(642)Profit for the period
--Items that may not be reclassified to the income statement
--Items that may be reclassified to the income statement
2 472(642)Total comprehensive income
Attributable to
13-4 904Shareholders in Aider
2 4594 262Non-controlling interests
Income statement
Aider konsern
20222023NoteASSETS
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
19 63542 5757Research and development
5 7422 64913Deferred tax assets
781 330895 0777,15Goodwill
806 708940 300Total intangible assets
Tangible assets
76 599118 1085Right-of-use assets
7 8968 2466Property, plant and equipment
84 495126 354Total tangible assets
Non-current financial assets
-4 52812Investment in associated companies
3 512-Investment in shares
--Loan to group companies
61272Other long-term receivables
4 1244 600Total non-current financial assets
895 3271 071 254Total non-current assets
Current assets
85 184122 80110Accounts receivables
24 22619 54516Other short-term receivables
-152 88317Investments in fund units
103 805237 88218,19Cash and Cash equivalents
213 215533 111Total current assets
1 108 5411 604 365Total assets
Balance sheet
Aider konsern
20222023Note
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
(Amount in NOK 1000)
EQUITY
Paid-in capital
1 0001 00014Share capital
281 783281 772Share premium
282 783282 772Total paid-in capital
--Other equity
(382)(5 287)Uncovered loss
865159Minority
283 266277 644Total equity
LIABILITIES
Provisions
3 189-13Deferred tax
2 3772 331Other provisions
5 5662 331Total provisions
Non-current liabilities
488 183897 35619Interest bearing debt
62 70396 1365Lease liabilities
550 886993 492Total non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
39 001101 57920Liabilities to group companies
42 20545 655Accounts payables
6 7101 37213Tax payable
16 08728 0695Lease liabities
52 74366 307Public duties payable
8 028-19Debt to credit institutions
104 04887 91616Other current liabilities
268 823330 898Total current liabilities
825 2751 326 721Total liabilities
1 108 5411 604 365Total equity and liabilities
Balance sheet
Aider konsern
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Andreas Vik Bjørnar Fjeld
Chairman of the board/CEO Board member
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Knut Grotli Kristian Thaysen
Board member Board member
Oslo, 30.04.2024
TotalMinority
Uncovered
loss
Other
equity
Share
premium
Share
capital
(Amount in NOK 1000)
282 43637-396-281 7941 000Equity 1 January 2022
2 4722 45913Result for the period
(17)(6)(11)Establishment of companies
739739Transaction with minority
(2 365)(2 365)Dividend to minority
283 266865(383)-281 7831 000Equity 31 December 2022
(642)4 262(4 904)Result for the period
(11)-(11)Establishment of companies
(4 968)(4 968)Transaction with minority
--Dividend to minority
277 644159(5 287)-281 7721 000Equity 31 December 2023
Statement of equity
Aider konsern
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Operating activities
4 4932 018Profit for the period before tax
(6 063)(8 435)Tax paid
22 71636 316Depreciation and amortization
13 11062 578Change in group loans
(16 500)(34 248)Change in accounts receivables
20 479(2 418)Change in accounts payables
-2 712Financial income
(12 327)27 674Change in other accrual items
25 90882 161Cash flow from operating activities
Investment activities
(11 035)(31 541)
Net expenditure on property, plant and
equipment
(310 596)(300 458)Investment in shares
23 32319 372Cash received in acquisitions
--Net change in group account
(298 309)(312 626)Cash flow from investment activities
Financing activities
500 000401 302
Proceeds from the issuance of new long-term
liabilities
(136 594)(655)Repayment of long-term liabilities
8 028(8 083)Draft on credit facility
(17 229)(28 022)Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities
(2 058)-Payment of dividend
352 147364 542Cash flow from financing activities
79 747134 077Net change in cash and cash equivalents
24 058103 805
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the
period
103 805237 882
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period
Cash flow statement
Aider konsern
Notes to consolidated
financial statement
Aider konsern
Note 1 – Accounting principles
General information
Aider Konsern (the group) consists of Aider Konsern AS (the company) and its subsidiaries. The head office is
located at Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo.
Aider Konsern's consolidated statements for 2023 were authorized for issue by the board of directors on april
30th, 2024.
Basis for preparation
Aider Konsern AS's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2021, and with Norwegian disclosure requirements under the Norwegian Accounting Act as of
December 31, 2023.
The consolidated financial statements are based on the principles of historical cost accounting, except for the
following accounting items:
• Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss and financial instruments through other
comprehensive income and expenses
• The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using consistent accounting principles for similar
transactions and events under otherwise similar circumstances.
Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss and financial instruments through other comprehensive
income and expenses
Changes in accounting policies and notes
No changes in IFRSs relevant to the 2023 financial statements have been made in the current year.
Consolidation principles
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the parent company and its
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2023. An entity is considered to be controlled by the group when the group is
exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect
those returns through its power over the entity. Therefore, the group controls an entity in which it has invested
if, and only if, the group:
• has power over the entity
• is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity
• has the ability to use its power over the entity to affect its returns.
If the group has a majority of the voting rights in an entity, the entity is presumptively a subsidiary in the group.
To support this presumption and where the group does not hold the majority of the voting rights, the group
considers all relevant facts and circumstances to evaluate whether the group controls the entity in which it has
invested. This includes, among other things, ownership percentage, voting percentage, ownership structure
and relative strength, as well as options controlled by the group and shareholder agreements or other
agreements. See note 9 for a more detailed description of the group's assessments related to the control
concept.
Assessments are made for each investment.
The group performs a reassessment of whether it controls or does not control an entity when facts and
circumstances indicate that there are changes in one or more of the control elements.
The acquisition method is used in accounting for business combinations, see note 15. Subsidiaries are
consolidated from the date the group obtains control and are deconsolidated when control ceases.
The result, as well as each component of other comprehensive income and expenses, is attributed to the
group and to non-controlling interests, even if this results in a loss for the non-controlling interests. If
necessary, the subsidiaries' financial statements are adjusted to comply with the group's accounting policies.
Intra-group transactions and balances, as well as gains and losses arising from transactions between the
companies, are eliminated. Non-controlling ownership interests are presented on a separate line within the
equity section of the consolidated balance sheet.
Change in ownership percentage without loss of control
Changes in ownership percentages in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control are recognized as equity
transactions. The consideration is recognized at fair value, and the difference between the consideration and
the carrying value of non-controlling interests is recognized against the controlling owners' equity.
Loss of control
In the event of a change in ownership percentage that results in loss of control, the consideration is measured
at fair value. The carrying values of the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities in the subsidiary and non-
controlling interests are deducted at the time control is lost. The fair value of the consideration received, less
the carrying values of the liabilities in the subsidiary and non-controlling interests at the time control is lost, is
recognized. Any remaining ownership interest is measured at fair value, and any gain or loss is recognized in
the income statement at the time control ceases.
Business combinations
The acquisition method is used for accounting for business combinations.
Acquired assets and liabilities in connection with business combinations are measured at fair value at the
acquisition date. The company is consolidated from the point at which the group gains control and is excluded
from consolidation when control ceases. Costs related to acquisitions are expensed as they are incurred. Non-
controlling interests are calculated based on the non-controlling interests' share of identifiable assets and
liabilities or at fair value. The choice of method is made for each individual business combination.
Goodwill is calculated as the sum of the consideration and the accounting value of non-controlling interests
and the fair value of previously owned equity interests, less the net value of identifiable assets and liabilities
calculated at the time of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually.
Goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the
acquisition synergies, regardless of whether other assets and liabilities in the acquisition are attributed to these
cash-generating units. If the fair value of the net assets in the business combination exceeds the consideration
(negative goodwill), the difference is recognized as income immediately at the acquisition date.
Use of estimates
The management has used estimates and assumptions that have affected assets, liabilities, revenues,
expenses, and disclosure of potential obligations. This applies in particular to depreciation of fixed assets,
impairment of goodwill, valuations related to acquisitions, and pension obligations. Future events may cause
the estimates to change. Estimates and their underlying assumptions are assessed on an ongoing basis and
are based on best judgment and historical experience. Changes in accounting estimates are recognized in the
period in which the changes occur. If the changes also relate to future periods, the effect is distributed over the
current and future periods.
Assessments
In the preparation of the annual financial statements, management has made certain significant judgments
based on critical estimates related to the application of accounting principles. The following notes cover the
company's assessments:
• Control over a company, note 12
• Lease agreements, note 5
• Revenue from contracts with customers, note 3
• Financial instruments, note 21.
Currency
The presentation currency of the group is NOK, which is also the functional currency of the parent company.
Companies with a different functional currency are translated to the balance sheet date exchange rate for
balance sheet items, including goodwill, and to the transactional exchange rate for income statement items.
Monthly average rates are used as an approximation of the transactional exchange rate. Translation
differences are recognized in other income and expenses. Upon loss of control, significant influence or joint
control, accumulated translation differences related to investments attributable to controlling interests are
recognized in profit or loss. Upon partial disposal of subsidiaries (not loss of control), the proportional share of
accumulated translation differences is attributed to non-controlling interests.
Revenue
Revenues consist primarily of accounting services, sales of system services, and other financial advice.
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when control over a good or service is transferred to the
customer, and in the amount that reflects what the Group expects to receive for the good or service. The
Group has concluded that it is a principal in its revenue streams because it controls the goods and services
before they are transferred to the customer.
Segments
For management reporting purposes, the Group is organized into different business areas based on their
activities, and the Group consists of 3 reporting segments. Further information about the different segments
and related financial information is presented in Note 3.
Tax
The tax expense in the income statement includes both the current payable tax and changes in deferred tax.
Deferred tax is calculated at 22% based on temporary differences between accounting and tax values, as well
as tax loss carryforwards at the end of the accounting year. Tax-increasing and tax-decreasing temporary
differences that reverse or may reverse in the same period are offset and netted. Net deferred tax assets are
recognized to the extent it is probable that they can be utilized. An asset for deferred tax is recognized when it
is probable that the company will have sufficient taxable profits in future periods to utilize the tax benefit. The
companies recognize previously unrecognized asset for deferred tax to the extent it has become probable that
the company can utilize the deferred tax benefit. Similarly, the company will reduce the asset for deferred tax
to the extent it no longer considers it probable that it can utilize the deferred tax benefit.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on the expected future tax rate for the companies in the
group where temporary differences have arisen. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at nominal
value and classified as long-term liabilities (non-current assets) in the balance sheet. Payable tax and assets
or liabilities for deferred tax are recognized directly against equity to the extent that the tax items relate to
items recognized directly against equity.
Leases
Leased operating assets are accounted for under IFRS 16 and classified as property, plant and equipment in
the financial statements. The corresponding liability is included as long-term debt.
Lease payments are split between interest expense and principal repayment.
Classification of assets and liabilities
The Group distinguishes between current assets and non-current assets when presenting assets in the
balance sheet. Similarly, short-term and long-term liabilities are distinguished.
The Group classifies an asset as a current asset when it:
• expects to realize the asset or intends to sell or consume it in the Group's ordinary operating cycle
• primarily holds the asset for trading
• expects to realize the asset within twelve months after the reporting period
• The asset is in the form of cash or a cash equivalent, unless the asset is subject to a restriction that
prevents it from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting
period.
All other assets are classified as fixed assets, including deferred tax assets.
The group classifies liabilities as short-term when the obligation:
• Is expected to be settled in the entity's ordinary operating cycle
• Primarily holds the obligation for sale
• Falls due for settlement within twelve months after the reporting period
Or
• The group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the obligation for at least twelve
months after the reporting period.
All other liabilities are classified as long-term debt, including deferred tax liabilities.
Fixed assets
Property, plant, and equipment intended for production, delivery of goods, or administrative purposes and with
a durable lifespan are classified as tangible fixed assets. These assets are measured at acquisition cost, less
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. When sold or disposed of, the carrying amount is deducted
and any loss (gain) is recognized in the income statement.
The acquisition cost of tangible fixed assets includes purchase price, taxes, and expenses directly related to
preparing the asset for use. Expenses incurred after the asset is put into use, such as ongoing maintenance,
are recognized as operating expenses, while upgrades or improvements are added to the asset's cost and
depreciated along with it. The depreciation period and method are reviewed annually. The residual value is
estimated at each year-end, and changes in the estimate are recognized as an estimate change. Significant
assets consisting of substantial components with different useful lives are decomposed with different
depreciation periods for the various components.
Immaterial assets
Individually acquired intangible assets are recognized in the balance sheet at cost. Intangible assets acquired
through business combinations are recognized in the consolidated financial statements at fair value. In
subsequent reporting periods, intangible assets are measured at cost, reduced by any accumulated
depreciation and impairment. Internally generated intangible assets, except capitalized development costs, are
not recognized in the balance sheet but are expensed as incurred. Intangible assets with a definite useful life
are depreciated over their economic life and are tested for impairment when there are indications of
impairment.
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not depreciated but are tested for impairment if there
are indications of impairment, at least annually, either individually or as part of a cash-generating unit.
For indefinite-lived intangible assets, an annual assessment is made as to whether the assumption of indefinite
life can be supported. If not, the change is treated prospectively as a change to a definite life.
Gain or loss on disposal of intangible assets is calculated as the difference between net sales proceeds and
carrying amount. Gain is recognized as "other operating income" and loss as "other operating expenses".
Research and development
Expenses related to research and development are capitalized to the extent that one can identify a future
economic benefit related to the development of an identifiable intangible asset and where the acquisition cost
can be reliably measured. Otherwise, such expenses are expensed as incurred. Capitalized research and
development costs are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the economic life.
Write-down of non-financial assets
The group evaluates at each reporting date whether there are indications that an asset has declined in value. If
such indications exist, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. The recoverable amount is considered as
the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use, and is calculated for an individual asset, unless the
asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of cash inflows from other assets or groups
of assets.
An asset has declined in value when its carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, and in such cases,
the asset is written down to its recoverable amount. The reduction is a loss on impairment, which is recognized
in profit or loss. The group evaluates at each reporting date whether there are indications that an impairment
loss recognized for an asset other than goodwill in prior years no longer exists or has decreased. If such
indications exist, the recoverable amount of this asset is estimated, and the previously recognized impairment
loss is reversed up to a maximum amount that does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined (net of depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized in prior years.
Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset for one entity and a financial liability or
an equity instrument for another entity.
Financial assets
The group's financial assets are: trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents.
The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the characteristics of the contractual cash
flows of the asset and the business model that the group uses in managing its financial assets. With the
exception of trade receivables that do not have a significant financing element, the group recognizes a
financial asset at fair value plus transaction costs, if the financial asset is not measured at fair value with value
changes through other income and expenses. The group classifies its financial assets as follows:
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets measured at fair value with value changes through other income and expenses with
reclassification of cumulative gains and losses to profit and loss
Equity instruments measured at fair value with value changes through other income and expenses without
reclassification of cumulative gains and losses to profit and loss
Derivatives measured at fair value through profit or loss (not designated as hedging instruments)
Financial assets measured to amortized cost
The company measures financial assets at amortized cost if the following conditions are met:
• The financial asset is held in a business model where the objective is to collect contractual cash flows, and
• The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and
interest on specified dates.
Subsequent measurement of financial assets measured at amortized cost is done using the effective interest
rate method and is subject to impairment losses.
Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized, modified, or impaired.
The company's financial assets measured at amortized cost include trade receivables and other short-term
deposits.
Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or a part of a group of similar financial
assets) is derecognized (removed from the consolidated balance sheet of the group) when:
• The contractual right to receive cash flows from the financial asset expires, or
• The group has transferred the contractual right to receive the cash flows from the financial asset, or has
retained the contractual right to receive the cash flows from a financial asset but has assumed an obligation
to pay them to another party; and either:
• The group has transferred substantially all risks and benefits associated with the asset, or
• The group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all risks and benefits associated with the asset
but has transferred control of the asset.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are, at initial recognition, classified as loans and obligations. Loans and obligations are
recognized at fair value adjusted for directly attributable transaction costs.
Loans and liabilities
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans will be measured at amortized cost using the effective interest
rate method. Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the liability is derecognized.
Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on purchase, or costs and fees
that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. The effective interest rate is presented as finance costs in
the income statement. Liabilities are measured at their nominal amount if the effect of discounting is
insignificant.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognized when the liability is settled, cancelled or expired. When an existing financial
liability is replaced with a new liability from the same lender where the terms are substantially modified, or the
terms of an existing liability are materially modified, the original liability is derecognized and a new liability is
recognized. The difference in the carrying amount is recognized in profit or loss
Measurement of fair value
Fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is determined at the end of the reporting period by
reference to quoted market prices or dealer prices (bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short
positions) without deduction of transaction costs.
For financial instruments not traded in an active market, fair value is determined using an appropriate valuation
method. Such valuation methods include the use of recently executed arm's length market transactions
between knowledgeable and willing parties, if available, reference to the current fair value of another
instrument that is substantially the same, discounted cash flow calculations, or other valuation models.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash, bank deposits, and other short-term, highly liquid investments. The
cash flow statement has been prepared using the indirect method.
Events after the balance sheet date
New information after the balance sheet date regarding the company's financial position on the balance sheet
date has been taken into account in the financial statements. Events after the balance sheet date that do not
affect the company's financial position on the balance sheet date, but that will affect the company's financial
position in the future, are disclosed if they are significant.
Note 2 – General information
Aider Konsern AS is a holding company for companies who provides accounting and advisory services.
The company invests primarily in companies who delivers accounting- and technologi driven services for
clients outsourcing all or part of their business administration processes.
Note 3 – Revenue
20222023
By segment
(Amount in NOK 1000)
436 913741 699Payroll- and accounting services
66 88889 935IT services
5 1644 852Other income
508 965836 486Total
Geographical information
508 965836 486Norway
508 965836 486Total
Note 4 – Payroll costs, number of employees, allowances, loans to
employees
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
289 420469 601Salaries
42 53771 509Social security tax
10 74425 174Pension costs
13 63217 858Other benefits
--9 070Activated personell costs
356 333575 073Total personell expenses
484732Average number of man-years
Pension obligations
The companies in the Group have entered into pension schemes that meet the requirements of the Mandatory
Occupational Pensions Act.
20222023
Salary to Management
(Amount in NOK 1000)
CEO
1 9572 177Salary
3927Pension
222Other benefits
1 9982 225Total
The CEO is employed in Aider AS. There have not been given any loans/securities to the CEO, Board of
Directors or other related parties
Note 5 – Leases
TotalEquipmentOffices
(Amount in NOK 1000)
105 1544 910100 244Acquisition cost beginning of period
26 484-26 484Implementation effect
41 357-41 357Addition of right-of-use assets
-3 000-362-2 638Disposals
169 9964 548165 448Acquisition cost end of period
28 5552 81025 745
Accumulated depreciation and impairment beginning of
period
26 3321 21025 121Depreciation
---
Impairment losses in the period
-3 000-362-2 638Disposals
51 8873 65948 228Accumulated depreciation and impairment end of period
118 108889117 219
Carrying amount of right-of-use assets at end of
period
0-5 years0-10 yearsRemaining period of rent
Lease liabilities
33 59552233 072
Less than 1 year
95 93143195 500
1-5 years
10 314010 314
More than 5 years
139 840953138 887
Total undiscounted lease liabilities at 31. December
124 205917123 288
Lease liabilities included in the statement of financial
position at 31 December, of which:
28 06949727 572Current
96 13642095 715Non-current
5 595485 547Lease interests expensed in income statement
The Group have entered into operational lease agreements for offices, equipment and other facilities. The
lease agreements do not contain restrictions on the Groups dividend policy or financing options,
Note 6 – Property, plant and equipment
Total
Equipment and
moveables
(Amount in NOK 1000)
14 63214 632Acquisition cost 1 January 2023
2 4192 419Additions
1 7371 737Additions through acquisitions
--Disposals
18 78818 788Acquisition cost end of period
10 54210 542Accumulated depreciation and write-downs
8 2468 246Carrying amount end of period
3 7343 734Depreciation in current period
20-33%Depreciation rates
Note 7 – Intangible assets
Research and development relates to solutions for automatisation of incoming invoices for accounting systems
and development of quality system. The cost occured are identifiable, can easily isolate and will have clear
economic benefits in the future.
Goodwill have arised from the transactions where Aider Konsern merged with the sister companies TET
Gruppen AS and Aider AS with subsidiaries in 2020, as well as companies in note 12 and 15. Goodwill in
these transactions are related to personell, knowledge of operations as an accounting firm and regulatory
requirements as well as relationships.
Goodwill is tested for impairment, through valuation of the group before and after acquisition, where no
indication of impairment are uncovered.
TotalGoodwill
Research &
Development
(Amount in NOK 1000)
817 584781 33036 254Acquisition cost 1 January 2023
114 845113 7471 098Additions through acquisitions
29 122-29 122Additions
---Disposals
961 551895 07766 474Acquisition cost end of period
23 902-23 902Accumulated depreciation and write-downs
937 649895 07742 575Carrying amount end of period
6 250-6 250Depreciation in current period
Not applicable3-5 yearsEconomic lifetime
Note 8 – Specification of other operating costs
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
1 9559 780Audit, accounting and legal assistance
7 27011 552Office expenses
12 57123 761IT equipment
3 0213 802Course fees
5 4026 811Advertising and sales costs
2 6453 909Loss on receivables
13 1155 372Other operating expenses
45 97964 986Total other operating costs
Note 9 – Audit expenses
20222023
Expensed fees to auditor
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Expensed fees to the auditors are the following:
8971 800Ordinary audit
62145Other services
9591 945Total
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
90 943129 378Accounts receivables at face value
-5 758-6 576Provision for losses
85 184122 801Accounts receivables
2 860818Changes in provision for losses
- 2153 091Realised losses
2 6453 909Expensed losses on receivables
Note 10 – Accounts receivables
Note 11 – Spesification of financial items
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Financial income
3 4299 470Interest income from bank accounts
663 112Other financial income
3 49612 582Total financial income
Financial cost
31 50883 644Interest expenses
2 9745 595Interest expenses from leasing
71-Result from associated companies
1 768153Other financial expenses
36 32089 391Total financial costs
-32 824-76 809Net financial items
Note 12 – Investments in subsidiaries and associated companies
Subsidiaries are companies over which the Group has control. Control is defined as the power to govern
the financial and operating policies of another entity to obtain benefits from its activities. Subsidiaries are
fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from
the date on which control ceases.
Profit/loss
2023
Equity pr
31.12.23
Voting
share
Owner-
shipOffice
(Amount in NOK 1000)
21 64847 611100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider AS
3489100 %100 %
C.M. Havigs gate 21, 8656
Mosjøen
Causa Nord AS
-301 335100 %100 %
Infanterivegen 16, 3734 Skien
Fordre AS
-128100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Innlandet Teams AS
-236100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Oslo Team AS
-122100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Vestfold Team AS
024100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Sør Teams AS
024100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Bergen Teams AS
-123100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Østfold Teams
030100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Midt-Norge Teams AS
812213100 %100 %
Lars Hilles gate 30, 5008 Bergen
Aider Bergen AS
2 5034 88390 %90 %
Infanterivegen 16, 3734 Skien
Grasp Labs AS
11 8391 321100 %100 %
Hydroparken 295, 3660 Rjukan
Aider Sørøst AS
448844
Idrettsvegen 103, 5353 Straume
Hydra Regnskap AS
380182100 %100 %
Nygårdsveien 84, 3221
Sandefjord
Rekon AS
3 004183
Melhusvegen 473, 7224 Melhus
Effektiv Bedrift AS
-1 964-862100 %100 %
Keiser Wilhelms gate 34, 6003
Ålesund
Flytsona AS
-266-97100 %100 %
Fredensborgveien 116, 8005
Bodø
Bromar AS
2 2322 869
Holmedalsvegen 6, 6982
Holmedal
Havtal AS
9931 454100 %100 %
Søndre gate 14, 7011 Trondheim
Arcadia Regnskap AS
996166100 %100 %
Skolegata 7, 3611 Kongsberg
TM Regnskap og Økonomi AS
7551 409100 %100 %
Skomværgata 7, 3921 Porsgrunn
Frier Accounting AS
4050100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Frier Accounting Oslo AS
Profit/loss
2022*
Equity pr
31.12.22*
Voting
share
Owner-
shipOffice
Investment in
associated companies
-2 2311 706100 %23 %
Rådhusgata 15, 3211 Sandefjord
Gripr AS
*The companies financial accounts for 2023 is not finalized.
Note 13 – Tax
20222023
355
This years tax expense
6 7101 372Payable tax
128355Correction from last year
-4 817-1 103Change in deferred tax/tax asset
2 020- 1 376Total tax expense
Taxable income
4 493-2 018Profit before tax
39 658-21 907Permanent differences
-12 81916 747Changes in temporary differences
-83413 415Use of/not used tax loss carried forward
30 4986 238Total taxable income
Payable tax in the balance sheet
6 7101 372Payable tax on this years result
6 7101 372Total payable tax
Temporary differences
3 0412 038Tangible assets
-3 649-4 401Receivables
9 8545 054Other provisions
9 2472 691Total
-18 529-14 793Tax loss carried forward
-2 32562Off balance sheet deferred tax assets
-11 607-12 040Basis for calculating deferred tax/tax assets
-2 556-2 649Net tax assets/deferred tax
3 189-Deferred tax
5 7422 649Tax assets
Carrying value
Face Value
Number
outstandingShare capital
1 000 00011 000 000
Ordinary shares
1 000 0001 000 000
Total
The share capital is owned by the following shareholders:
OwnershipNumber of sharesShareholders:
100%1 000 000
Aider Holding AS
100%1 000 000
Total number of shares
Note 14 – Share capital, shareholder information
Note 15 – Business combinations
Aider Konsern acquired all of the shares in the following companies:
- Nitschke & Borgting AS aquired 1st of January 2023
- Rekon AS aquired 1st of april 2023
- Hydra Regnskap AS aquired 1st of april 2023
- Effektiv Bedrift AS aquired 30th of June 2023
- Fasit Regnskap AS aquired 30th of June 2023
- Flytsona AS aquired 30th of June 2023
- Bromar AS aquired 30th of September 2023
- Ellingsen Regnskap was aquired 1st of august 2023
- Ellingsen Regnskap & Alpen was aquired 1st of august 2023
- Havtal AS was aquired 1st of December.2023
- Arcadia Regnskap AS was aquired 4th of December 2023
- TM Regnskap AS was aquired 5th of December 2023
- Frier Accounting AS and Frier Accounting Oslo AS was aquired 31th of December 2023
- Grasp Labs was further acquired with 30% of the shares, bringing the ownership to 90%
The result in the consolidated statements reflects the period where Aider Konsern controlled the shares.
Fair value recognized on
acquisition
31.12.202231.12.2023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Assets
14 9679 129
Property, plants and equipment
23 32319 372
Cash and cash equivalents
258277
Deferred tax assets
58 14924 193
Receivables
96 69752 970Total
Liabilities
1 5883 313
Accounts payables
51 41728 816
Other current liabilities
20 5558 518
Public duties payable
5 4053 192
Deferred tax
78 96443 840
Liabilities
17 7339 130Net identifiable assets and liabilities at fair value
356 948113 747
Goodwill
374 680122 877
Purchase price
56 43145 169
Share issued, at fair value*
310 59677 708
Cash
7 653-
Transaction costs
374 680122 877
Total consideration
310 59677 708
Paid in cash
23 32319 372
Cash received
287 27358 336
Net decrease/(increase) in cash
*Shares are issued in the parent company Aider Holding AS.
Note 17 – Investments in shares and fund units
To eliminate some of the interest risk, the company has invested surplus liquidity in a low risk money market
fund. The funds have restricted use to aquistions under the bond covenant.
The fund is classified to fair value through profit and loss and valued to quoted marked price.
Fair value measurement using
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(level 3)
Significant
observable
inputs
(level 2)
Quoted prices
in active
markets
(level 1)Total
(Amount in NOK 1000)
--152 883152 883Money market fund
--152 883152 883Total
Note 16 – Short term receivables and debt
31.12.202231.12.2023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
13 76313 286Prepaid costs
1 6751 798SkatteFUNN
8 7884 462Other short term receivables
24 22619 545Total other short term receivables
2 365-Dividend to minority
291 513Accrued costs
52 25671 541Accrued payroll costs
45 255-Debt in relation to acquisitions
4 14214 862Other short term debt
104 04887 916Total other short term debt
Note 18 – Bank deposits
The Group have per 31.12.23 TNOK 25 036 in restricted bank deposits:
31.12.202231.12.2023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
3 965
21 132
Aider AS
110-Aider Nord AS
504-Aider Innlandet AS
993-Aider Midt-Norge AS
1 815-Aider Tech AS
2 146-Aider Vestviken AS
-
497
Havtal AS
56
59
Causa Nord AS
115-Aider Østfold AS
246
71
Aider Bergen AS
372-Aider Fredrikstad AS
4 894-Aider Accounting AS
64
106
Fordre AS
132-Loftesnes Rekneskap AS
1 920-Aider Sørvest AS
483-Aider Rakkestad AS
347
245
Grasp Labs AS
88-Hamar Økonomitjenester AS
-
204
Arcadia Regnskap AS
-
79
Bromar AS
-
227
Flytsona AS
-
38
Rekon AS
-
292
Frier Accounting AS
-
15
Frier Accounting Oslo AS
-
137
TM Økonomi og Regnskap AS
-
225
Hydra Regnskap AS
-
196
Effektiv Bedrift AS
3 354
1 513
Aider Sørøst AS
21 60425 036Total
Note 19 – Long-term interest bearing debt
Maturity over five
yearsMaturityCurrency
(Amount in NOK 1000)
858 451
20.05.2026NOKBond
38 905
NOKOther long-term loans to credit institutions
Bond terms:
Aider Konsern have issued a bond on MNOK 875. The bond have an interest of 6% + NIBOR and principal
shall be paid in full on the maturity date.
Bond covenant – free liquidity
In relation with the bond, the Group must have MNOK 45 free liquidity at any time in. Aider complies with this
covenant requirement:
31.12.23Item
237 882Cash and cash equivalents
152 883Money Market fund
-25 036Restricted cash related to payroll and aquisitions
40 000Overdraft facility
405 729Free liquidity
360 729Over-/under coverage
31.12.23Debt Leverage
897 356Interest bearing debt
124 205Lease liabilities
1 021 561Total interest bearing liabilities
390 765Cash and cash equivalents
630 796Net interest bearing debt
147 133EBITDA LTM*
4.3Net interest bearing debt to EBITDA
In ordrer for Aider Konsern to tap on the bond according to the term sheet, the covenant must be
below 4.25.
*EBITDA LTM is proforma EBITDA last twelve months included allowed one-off adjustments (special items) under terms of
agreement for the bond.
The special items that are adjusted are the following in 2023:
31.12.23Item
19 481
Integration of new offices and aqcuired companies
19 481
Total
Net interest bearing debt to EBITDA:
Nordic Trustee AS had at the end of 2023 lien of MNOK 3 500 on factoring, equipment as well as
lien in the receivables in the subsidiaries
Long-term debt with maturity over five years after reporting date
Note 21 – Use of estimates and assumptions
Management has used estimates and assumptions that have affected assets, liabilities, income, costs and
information on potential liabilities. This particularly applies to the assessment of intangible assets. Future
events may cause the estimates to change. Estimates and the underlying assumptions are assessed on an
ongoing basis. Changes in accounting estimates are accounted for in the period in which the changes occur.
Estimates and assessments are continuously assessed based on experience and factors that are considered
reasonable under given conditions. Important estimates and assumptions that there is a significant risk of
significantly affecting the book values of assets and liabilities during the next financial year are specified below.
Important and critical assessments in the application of the company's accounting principles are also specified.
Valuations of intangible assets
The most important estimates and assumptions for which there is a significant risk of significantly affecting the
book values of assets and liabilities during the next financial year are related to the valuation of intangible
assets. Intangible assets related to software, development and licenses, and are amortized over an expected
life estimated at years. The assets that are subject to depreciation are assessed annually for possible
impairment. Recoverable amounts for cash-generating units are determined based on valuation of fair value
less sales costs or by estimation of value in use. For further discussion of assessments of intangible assets,
see note 7.
Note 20 – Group loans
The balance include a short term debt to the parent company Aider Holding AS of TNOK 101 579.
Note 22 – Financial risk, classification of financial instruments and
measurement of fair value
The group has limited exposure to financial risks. The most important financial risks the group is exposed to
are related to credit risk and liquidity risk.
i) Credit risk
The group is mainly exposed to credit risk linked to trade receivables and other short-term receivables, as
well as fluctuation in NIBOR-rates related to the interest on the obligation debt.
There is no significant credit risk linked to a single counterparty or several counterparties that can be
perceived as a group due to similarities in credit risk.
ii) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the group will not be able to service its financial obligations as they fall due. The
group's strategy for managing liquidity risk is to always have sufficient liquid funds, so that financial
obligations can be met when due, also in the event of extraordinary events, without risking unacceptable
losses or the group's reputation. A group account arrangement has also been implemented to secure
payments across the companies in the group.
Classification of financial instruments
Aider Group
The group's financial assets consist of receivables, obligation debt and bank deposits which are fully
assessed at amortized cost. All the group's financial obligations are assessed at amortized cost.
Principles for calculating fair value
Financial instruments in the parent company and group accounts consist of cash, accounts receivable, long-
term and short-term debt. All are assessed at face value, which represents fair value.
Parent company account
Aider Konsern AS
20222023NoteINCOME STATEMENT
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Operating income
21 65127 816
1
Revenue
20 871-
1
Other income
42 52127 816Total operating income
4 24640 7801Cost of goods sold
-466Change in inventories
1 264
2 513
2Amortizations and depreciations
21 22310 3043Other expenses
26 73354 062Total operating expenses
15 788-26 247Operating profit
Financial items
2 0676 480Other interest income
12 889Other financial income
53 39688 8541Income from subsidiaries
31 44084 744Other interest expense
1 759100Other financial expense
22 26613 378Net financial items
38 054-12 869Profit before tax
4 833-2 8314Income taxes
33 221-10 038Profit for the period
Attributable to
33 221-10 0385Other equity
33 188-10 038Total
Income statement
Aider konsern AS
20222023NoteASSETS
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
5 6839 3412Research and development
5 6839 341Total intangible assets
Non-current financial assets
602 905737 9971,6Investments in subsidiaries
-4 5126Investment in associated companies
3 512-Investments in shares
606 416742 509Total non-current financial assets
612 100751 850Total non-current assets
Current assets
14431Accounts receivables
6 6526 716Other short-term receivables
-152 883Investemnt in fund units
94 435103 5171Receivables from group companies
62 902176 5017Cash and Cash equivalents
163 991440 060Total current assets
776 0911 191 910Total assets
Balance sheet
Aider konsern AS
20222023Note
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
(Amount in NOK 1000)
EQUITY
Paid-in capital
1 0001 0008Share capital
44 56644 566Share premium
45 56645 566Total paid-in capital
49 18739 149Other equity
94 75384 715Total equity
LIABILITIES
Provisions
3 1353034Deferred tax
3 135303Total provisions
Non-current liabilities
485 606893 4509Interest bearing debt
485 606893 450Total non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
121 503
185 627
1Liabilities to group companies
994
16 671
Accounts payables
4 161-4Tax payable
--Public duties payable
8 028-Debt to credit institutions
58 628
11 143
1Other current liabilities
192 598213 442Total current liabilities
681 3381 107 195Total liabilities
776 0911 191 910Total equity and liabilities
Balance sheet
Aider konsern AS
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Andreas Vik Bjørnar Fjeld
Chairman of the board/CEO Board member
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Knut Grotli Kristian Thaysen
Board member Board member
Oslo, 30.04.2024
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Operating activities
38 054-12 869Profit for the period before tax
-156-994Tax paid
1 2642 513Depreciation and amortization
--2 883Financial items
229-442Change in accounts receivables
7 75315 677Change in accounts payables
9 40471 129Change in other accrual items
56 32972 131Cash flow from operating activities
Investment activities
-4 794-6 171
Net expenditure on property, plant and
equipment
-377 603-202 546Investment in shares
--150 000Investment in fund units
-17 4686 965Net change in group account
-399 862-351 752Cash flow from investment activities
Financing activities
500 000401 302
Proceeds from the issuance of new long-term
liabilities
-136 569-Repayment of long-term liabilities
--Proceeds from equity
8 028-8 083Overdraft on credit facility
34 966-Group contributions
406 425393 219Cash flow from financing activities
62 893113 599Net change in cash and cash equivalents
1062 902
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the
period
62 902176 501
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period
Cash flow statement
Aider konsern AS
Notes to financial
statement
Aider konsern AS
Accounting principles
The annual accounts have been prepared in conformity with the provisions of the Accounting Act and good
accounting practice.
Use of estimates
In the preparation of the annual accounts estimates and assumptions have been made that have affected the
profit and loss account and the valuation of assets and liabilities, and uncertain assets and liabilities on the
balance sheet date in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. Areas which to a large extent
contain such subjective evaluations, a high degree of complexity, or areas where the assumptions and
estimates are material for the annual accounts, are described in the notes.
Revenues
Income from the sale of goods is recognised on the date of delivery. Services are posted as income as they
are delivered. Income from the sale of services and long-term manufacturing projects (construction contracts)
are posted to the profit and loss account in line with the project’s degree of completion, when the outcome of
the transaction can be estimated in a reliable manner. When the transaction’s outcome cannot be estimated
reliably, only income corresponding to a projects’ incurred costs can be posted as revenue. At the time when
it is identified that the project will give a negative result, the estimated loss on the contract is posted in full to
the profit and loss account.
Tax
The tax charge in the profit and loss account consists of tax payable for the period and the change in
deferred tax. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rate at 22 % on the basis of tax-reducing and tax-increasing
temporary differences that exist between accounting and tax values, and the tax loss carried forward at the
end of the accounting year. Tax-increasing and tax-reducing temporary differences that reverse or may
reverse in the same period are set off and entered net. The net deferred tax receivable is entered on the
balance sheet to the extent that it is likely that it can be utilised.
Classification and valuation of fixed assets
Fixed assets consist of assets intended for long-term ownership and use. Fixed assets are valued at
acquisition cost less depreciation and write-downs. Long-term liabilities are entered on the balance sheet at
the nominal amount at the time of the transaction.
Plant and equipment is capitalised and appreciated over the economic lifetime of the asset. Significant items
of plant and equipment that consist of several material components with different lifetimes are broken down in
order to establish different depreciation periods for the different components. Direct maintenance of plant and
equipment is expensed on an ongoing basis under operating costs, while additions or improvements are
added to the asset’s cost price and depreciated in line with the asset. Plant and equipment is written down to
the recoverable amount in the event of a fall in value that is not expected to be temporary. The recoverable
amount is the higher of the net sales value and the value in use. Value in use is the present value of future
cash flows related to the asset. The write-down is reversed when the basis for the write-down is no longer
present.
Research and development
Expenses on research and development are capitalized to the extent one cannot identify a future economic
benefit related to the development of an identifiable intangible asset and where the acquisition cost can be
measured reliably. In the opposite case such costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized research and
development is depreciated on a straight line basis over its economic lifetime.
Subsidiaries and associated companies
Subsidiaries and associated companies are valued using the cost method in the company accounts. The
investment is valued at acquisition cost for the shares unless a write-down has been necessary. A write-down
to fair value is made when a fall in value is due to reasons that cannot be expected to be temporary and such
write-down must be considered as necessary in accordance with good accounting practice. Write-downs are
reversed when the basis for the write-down is no longer present.
Dividends, group contributions and other distributions from subsidiaries are posted to income in the same year
as provided for in the distributor’s accounts. To the extent that dividends/ group contributions exceed the
share of profits earned after the date of acquisition, the excess amounts represents a repayment of invested
capital, and distributions are deducted from the investment’s value in the balance sheet of the parent
company.
Goods
Goods are valued at the lower of acquisition cost and net sale value. Sale value is the estimated sale price in
ordinary operations after deduction of estimated necessary expenses for completing the sale. Acquisition cost
includes expenses incurred in acquiring goods and costs necessary to bring the goods to the present position
and are attributed using the FIFO principle.
Receivables
Receivables from customers and other receivables are entered at par value after deducting a provision for
expected losses. The provision for losses is made on the basis of an individual assessment of the respective
receivables. In addition an unspecified provision is made to cover expected losses on claims in respect of
customer receivables.
Cash flow statement
The cash flow statement has been prepared using the indirect method. Cash and cash equivalents consist of
cash, bank deposits and other short-term, liquid investments
Note 1 – Transaction with related parties
AffiliateRelated party
SubsidiaryAider AS
SubsidiaryAider Bergen AS
SubsidiaryAider Sørøst AS
SubsidiaryAider Bergen AS
SubsidiaryFordre AS
SubsidiaryCausa Nord AS
AmountThe following internal transaction have found place in 2023:
27 593Sale of group services
35 831Purchase of consultancy work
20222023
The balance includes the following amount in
relation to transaction with related parties:
41 03914 664Other short term receivables
53 39688 854Group contribution and dividends from subsidiaries
121 503185 627Other short term debt
Note 2 – Property, plant and equipment
Total
Research and
development
(Amount in NOK 1000)
8 9248 924Acquisition cost 1 January 2023
6 1716 171Additions
--Disposals
15 09515 095Acquisition cost end of period
5 7545 754Accumulated depreciation and write-downs
9 3419 341Carrying amount end of period
2 5132 513Depreciation in current period
20-33%Depreciation rates
Note 3 – Remuneration and salaries
The company has no employees and are therefore not obligated to have regulatory pension.
Auditor:
The company have expensed TNOK 331 000 excl. VAT for auditing services.
Note 4 – Tax
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
This years tax expense
1 699-Payable tax
3 135-2 831Change in deferred tax/tax asset
4 833-2 831Total tax expense
Taxable income
38 054-12 869Profit before tax
-15 921-Permanent differences
-14 411-204Changes in temporary differences
-3 204-Group contributions
4 519-13 073Total taxable income
Payable tax in the balance sheet
-6 546-2 876Payable tax on this years result
7 5402 876Payable tax on Group contributions
994-Total payable tax
Temporary differences
-147-197Tangible assets
14 39414 648Other differences
14 24814 451Total
--13 073Off balance sheet deferred tax assets
14 2481 379Basis for calculating deferred tax/tax assets
3 135303Net tax assets/deferred tax
Total
Other
equity
Share
premium
Share
capital
(Amount in NOK 1000)
94 75349 18744 5661 000Equity 31 December 2022
-10 038-10 038Result for the period
84 71539 14944 5661 000Equity 31 December 2023
Note 5 – Equity
Note 6 – Investments in subsidiaries and associated companies
Subsidiaries are companies over which the Group has control. Control is defined as the power to govern
the financial and operating policies of another entity to obtain benefits from its activities. Subsidiaries are
fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from
the date on which control ceases.
Profit/loss
2023
Equity pr
31.12.23
Voting
share
Owner-
shipOffice
(Amount in NOK 1000)
21 64847 611100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider AS
3489100 %100 %
C.M. Havigs gate 21, 8656
Mosjøen
Causa Nord AS
-301 335100 %100 %
Infanterivegen 16, 3734 Skien
Fordre AS
-128100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Innlandet Teams AS
-236100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Oslo Team AS
-122100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Vestfold Team AS
024100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Sør Teams AS
024100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Bergen Teams AS
-123100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Østfold Teams
030100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Aider Midt-Norge Teams AS
812213100 %100 %
Lars Hilles gate 30, 5008 Bergen
Aider Bergen AS
2 5034 88390 %90 %
Infanterivegen 16, 3734 Skien
Grasp Labs AS
11 8391 321100 %100 %
Hydroparken 295, 3660 Rjukan
Aider Sørøst AS
448844
Idrettsvegen 103, 5353 Straume
Hydra Regnskap AS
380182100 %100 %
Nygårdsveien 84, 3221
Sandefjord
Rekon AS
3 004183
Melhusvegen 473, 7224 Melhus
Effektiv Bedrift AS
-1 964-862100 %100 %
Keiser Wilhelms gate 34, 6003
Ålesund
Flytsona AS
-266-97100 %100 %
Fredensborgveien 116, 8005
Bodø
Bromar AS
2 2322 869
Holmedalsvegen 6, 6982
Holmedal
Havtal AS
9931 454100 %100 %
Søndre gate 14, 7011 Trondheim
Arcadia Regnskap AS
996166100 %100 %
Skolegata 7, 3611 Kongsberg
TM Regnskap og Økonomi AS
7551 409100 %100 %
Skomværgata 7, 3921 Porsgrunn
Frier Accounting AS
4050100 %100 %
Karl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo
Frier Accounting Oslo AS
Profit/loss
2022*
Equity pr
31.12.22*
Voting
share
Owner-
shipOffice
Investment in
associated companies
-2 2311 706100 %23 %
Rådhusgata 15, 3211 Sandefjord
Gripr AS
*The companies financial accounts for 2023 is not finalized.
Note 7 – Bank deposits
The company has no restricted cash.
The company is the holder of the group cash pool.
Note 9 – Pawned assets and guarantees
20222023
(Amount in NOK 1000)
Debt secured by pawn and guarantees
485 606858 451Obligation loan
-34 999Loan from credit institutions
485 606893 450Total
Book value of pawned assets
602 905737 997Investment in subsidiaries
602 905737 997Total
Carrying value
Face Value
Number
outstandingShare capital
1 000 00011 000 000
Ordinary shares
1 000 0001 000 000
Total
The share capital is owned by the following shareholders:
OwnershipNumber of sharesShareholders:
100%1 000 000
Aider Holding AS
100%1 000 000
Total number of shares
Note 8 – Share capital, shareholder information
Nordic Trustee AS had at the end of 2023 lien of MNOK 3 500 on the shares, factoring, as well as
lien in the receivables in the subsidiaries
.
RESPONSABILITY
STATEMENT
RESPONSABILITY STATEMENT
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the financial statements for the
period 1 January to 31 December 2023 have been prepared in accordance with
current applicable accounting standards, and give a true and fair view of the assets,
liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the entity and the Company taken as
a whole.
We also confirm to the best of our knowledge that the Board of Directors report
includes a true and fair review of the development and performance of
the business and the position of the entity and the Company, together with a
description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the entity and the
Company.
Oslo, 30.04.2024
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Andreas Vik Bjørnar Fjeld
Chairman of the board/CEO Board member
Electronically signed______ Electronically signed_____
Knut Grotli Kristian Thaysen
Board member Board member
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