Earnings Release • Feb 21, 2023
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Oslo 21 February 2023
MARKETS & SALES FINANCIALS SEGMENT INFORMATION OUTLOOK APPENDIX
| HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Revenues and | All-time high full-year revenue of DKK 7,130 million and all-time high full-year Operational EBIT of DKK 1,705 million |
| Operational EBIT | All-time high quarterly revenue of DKK 1,940 million and Operational EBIT of DKK 376 million |
| Harvest in the Faroe Islands: 19,276 tgw in Q4 2022 (20,694 tgw in Q4 2021) |
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| Harvest in Scotland: 5,198 tgw in Q4 2022 (5,122 tgw in Q4 2021) |
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| Operation | Feed sales of 32,600 tonnes in Q4 2022 (32,527 tonnes in Q4 2021) |
| Sourcing of marine raw material: of 46,051 tonnes in Q4 2022 (27,322 tonnes in Q4 2021) |
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| Cash Flow | Cash flow from operations of DKK 382 million in Q4 2022 (DKK 189 million in Q4 2021) |
| Segments | Positive operational EBIT in Farming FO, VAP and FOF, negative in Farming SCT |
| Dividends | Proposed dividend of DKK 10.00 per share for 2022 |
*) Including internal sales of 31,422 tonnes in Q4 2022 (31,649 tonnes in Q4 2021)
**) EBIT aligned for fair value adjustments of biomass, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax
FINANCIALS SEGMENT INFORMATION
OUTLOOK
APPENDIX
Increasing so far in Q1 2023
| SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT | Q4 2022 | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 404 | 401 | 0.8 % |
| Faroes | 27 | 30 | -3.0 % -10.9 % |
| Iceland | 12 | 10 | 15.0 % |
| Total Europe | 481 | 481 | -11.8 % 0.0 % |
| Chile | 174 | 181 | -3.8 % |
| -15.5 % -18.4 % |
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| Total Americas | 204 | 216 | -5.7 % |
| Other | 30 | 34 | -10.9 % |
| -2.2 % -53.1 % |
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| Total (Sold Quantity) | 702 | 705 | -0.3 % |
| Source: Kontali | |||
| UK Ireland Canada USA Total (Harvested quantity) Inventory movements |
35 3 26 4 715 -12 |
Q4 2021 36 3 31 4 731 -26 |
In line with harvest development in Europe
| Salmon markets, sold quantity (head on gutted - HOG) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated volumes | Q4 comparison | Estimated volumes | FY comparison | |||||
| Markets | Q4 2022 E | Q4 2021 | Volume | % | FY 2022E | FY 2021E | Volume | % |
| EU | 324,200 | 324,300 | -100 | 0% | 1,141,400 | 1,158,000 | -16,600 | -1% |
| USA | 150,900 | 140,200 | 10,700 | 8% | 586,600 | 571,700 | 14,900 | 3% |
| 14,800 | 27,200 | -12,400 | -46% | 48,600 | 86,000 | -37,400 | -43% | |
| Russia | -17% | 55,100 | 65,500 | -10,400 | -16% | |||
| Japan | 15,800 | 19,000 | -3,200 | -2,000 | -2% | |||
| Greater China | 26,400 | 27,800 | -1,400 | -5% | 103,100 | 105,100 | ||
| ASEAN | 24,200 | 22,200 | 2,000 | 9% | 84,100 | 80,900 | 3,200 | 4% |
| Latin America | 45,300 | 45,000 | 300 | 1% | 179,000 | 184,100 | -5,100 | -3% |
| Ukraine | 5,900 | 10,900 | -5,000 | -46% | 18,800 | 32,700 | -13,900 | -43% |
| Other markets | 94,600 | 87,900 | 6,700 | 8% | 330,600 | 316,700 | 13,900 | 4% |
| Total all markets | 702,100 | 704,500 | -2,400 | -0.3 % | 2,547,300 | 2,600,700 | -53,400 | -2.1 % |
| Comments: | ||||||||
| EU+UK incl. estimates for both European Union (Post-Brexit) & United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland). | ||||||||
| Greater China = China / Hong Kong / Taiwan (incl. estimated re-export from Vietnam & Thailand) ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations (estimated re-export from Vietnam & Thailand subtracted) |
EU+UK incl. estimates for both European Union (Post-Brexit) & United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland). Greater China = China / Hong Kong / Taiwan (incl. estimated re-export from Vietnam & Thailand) ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations (estimated re-export from Vietnam & Thailand subtracted) Latin America (including both Mexico and Caribbean + domestic consumption in Chile) All figures above are in tonnes hog, and are rounded to the nearest 100 tonnes.
SUMMARY OF Q4 2022 MARKETS & SALES FINANCIALS SEGMENT INFORMATION OUTLOOK APPENDIX
| (DKK million) | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 1,940 | 1,488 | 7,130 | 4,066 | |
| Operational EBITDA | 504 | 270 | 2,243 | 1,352 | |
| Operational EBIT | 376 | 120 | 1,705 | 821 | |
| Fair value adjustment of biological assets | -426 | -140 | 278 | 435 | |
| Onerous contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Income from associates | 48 | 18 | 58 | 30 | |
| Revenue tax | -51 | -49 | -215 | -141 | |
| EBIT | -53 | -52 | 1,826 | 1,145 | |
| -426 | Net Financial items | -88 | 8 | -136 | -7 |
| EBT | -141 | -44 | 1,690 | 1,138 | |
| Taxes | -13 | 41 | -346 | -174 | |
| Profit for the period | -154 | -3 | 1,344 | 964 |
* Operational EBITDA and EBIT aligned for fair value adjustment of biomass, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax.
20.6% 14.0% Fishmeal, -oil and Feed EBITDA margin
| Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational EBITDA margin | 26.0% | 18.2% | 31.5% | 33.2% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 19.4% | 8.0% | 23.9% | 20.2% |
| Operational EBIT/Kg (Farming FO) (NOK) | 27.56 | 18.29 | 38.54 | 18.49 |
| Operational EBIT/Kg (Farming FO and VAP) (NOK) | 33.81 | 20.11 | 37.52 | 20.93 |
| Operational EBIT/Kg (VAP) (NOK) | 16.67 | 5.71 | -2.55 | 7.41 |
| Operational EBIT/Kg (Farming SCT) (NOK) | -39.96 | -55.95 | -16.72 | -11.56 |
Operational EBIT* (mDKK)
Adjusted EPS** (DKK)
*) Operational EBIT is EBIT before fair value adjustments of biomass, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax
**) Earnings per share adjusted for fair value of biomass, onerous contracts provisions and tax and these.
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| (DKK million) | Q4 22 | End 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,509 | 4,496 | ||
| Intangible assets | 5,647 | 4,889 | |
| 5,647 | Property, plant and equipment | 439 | 302 |
| Right of use assets | 234 | 149 | |
| Financial assets Long-term receivables |
0 | 8 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 336 | 215 | |
| Biological assets | 2,938 | 2,448 | |
| 1,074 | Inventory | 1,074 | 709 |
| Financial derivatives | 8 | 0 | |
| Receivables | 809 | 824 | |
| 809 | Other receivables | 168 | 78 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 720 | 509 | |
| Total Assets | 16,882 | 14,628 | |
| Equity | 10,396 | 9,348 | |
| Deferred tax and other taxes | 1,826 | 1,590 | |
| Long-term interest-bearing debt | 3,383 | 2,635 | |
| Long-term leasing debt | 353 | 246 | |
| Financial derivatives | 3 | 8 | |
| 62% | Short-term leasing debt | 106 | 88 |
| Accounts and other payables | 814 | 714 | |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 16,882 | 14,628 |
| 1,074 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 809 | |||
| Long-term interest-bearing debt | 3,383 | 2,635 | |
| Long-term leasing debt | 353 | 246 | |
| 62% | Financial derivatives | 3 | 8 |
| Short-term leasing debt | 106 | 88 | |
| Accounts and other payables | 814 | 714 | |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 16,882 | 14,628 |
| Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | (DKK million) | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations | 382 | 189 | 1,202 | 1,125 | ||
| 189 193 |
382 | Cash flow from investments | -570 | -289 | -1,255 | -1,112 |
| Cash flow from financing | 339 | 237 | 263 | 30 | ||
| Net change in cash | 151 | 136 | 210 | 42 | ||
| Cash at the end of the period | 720 | 509 | 720 | 509 |
Strenghtening freshwater treatment capacity in the Faroes Bakkafrost's new 10,000m3 hybrid-powered well-boat Bakkafossur was delivered. Hereby the freshwater treatment capacity in the Faroe Islands is significantly improved.
At Bakkafrost Supplier Day Engaging with suppliers to advance sustainable practices in the supply chain and build robust partnerships with suppliers to ensure progress towards reduction in carbon reduction.
feed barge at our Portree site in Scotland, that sank during the storm Arwen.
In close cooperation with experts and authorities Bakkafrost successfully recovered the barge preventing any environmental impact
| Harvest Volumes tonnes [HOG] | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North: 28% | FO - North Region |
5,322 | 9,268 | 28,864 | 26,082 |
| West: 72% | FO - West Region |
13,954 | 8,904 | 28,033 | 32,253 |
| 8,883 | |||||
| South: 0% 5,198 |
FO - South Region |
0 | 2,522 | 9,789 | |
| FO – Total |
19,276 | 20,694 | 66,686 | 67,217 | |
| SCT | 5,198 | 5,122 | 23,917 | 29,672 |
Sea water temperatures at 18m depth in the Faroe Islands
STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THE FAROES
| Farming FO (DKK million) | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 1,139 | 1,111 | 4,633 | 3,477 |
| Operational EBIT | 380 | 282 | 1,913 | 904 |
| Operational EBIT margin | 33% | 25% | 41% | 26% |
| Farming SCT (DKK million) | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
| Operating revenue | 298 | 218 | 1,442 | 1,455 |
| Operational EBIT | -149 | -214 | -298 | -249 |
| Operational EBIT margin | -50% | -98% | -21% | -17% |
| Sea water temperatures at 5m depth in Scotland | ||||
| Farming SCT (DKK million) | Q4 22 Q4 21 YTD 22 YTD 21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 298 | -218 | 1.442 | 1,455 |
| Operational EBIT | $-149$ | -214 | $-298$ | $-249$ |
| Operational EBIT margin | -50% | -98% | -21% | $-17%$ |
Source: Scottish Government's Fish Health Inspectorate
Threshold for reporting: Mortality above 1% per week and fish bigger than 750g. First 6 weeks post transfer from fresh water to sea water are not required to be reported. Reported to FHI one week after the mortality event.
Avg. harvest weight Average harvest weight 2020-2023
2022 2023
Volumes (tonnes) Revenue (mDKK) Operational EBIT (mDKK) Operational EBIT/kg (NOK) % of harvest volume for VAP* 6,603 10% 7,231 359 34% 483 28 86 5.71 16.67 31% 36% 207% 192%
| VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS (VAP) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | (DKK million) | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
| Operating revenue | 483 | 359 | 1,704 | 1,185 | ||
| 10% | ||||||
| 6,603 | 7,231 | Operational EBIT Operational EBIT margin |
86 18% |
28 8% |
-51 -3% |
120 10% |
| Farming FO transferred to VAP (tgw) | 6,944 | 6,493 | 26,401 | 21,974 |
| (DKK million) | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 791 | 433 | 2,433 | 1,659 |
| EBITDA | 110 | 89 | 436 | 306 |
| EBITDA margin | 14% | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Feed sold (tonnes)* | 32,600 | 32,527 | 127,840 | 128,489 |
Source: Holtermann
Fishmeal and fish oil prices slightly decreased in Q4 2022. The price level is last year.
SUMMARY OF Q4 2022
MARKETS & SALES
FINANCIALS
SEGMENT INFORMATION
OUTLOOK
APPENDIX
Nevið, Lambavík, Faroe Islands
Change same period last year - Predictions when reporting Q3 2022
Source: Kontali
Expected harvest of 98k GWT (Faroe Islands: 68k and Scotland: 30k)
In 2023, Bakkafrost expects to release 25.6 million smolts (Faroe Islands: 16.0 and Scotland: 9.6)
For 2023, Bakkafrost has signed contracts for around 23% of the total expected harvest volumes
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