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Atlantic Sapphire

Quarterly Report Aug 26, 2021

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Interim Consolidated Financial Statements In accordance with

S I X M O N T H S E N D E D 30 JUNE 2021

International Financial Reporting Standards

STATEMENT BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 30 June 2021 Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Management and the Board of Directors have today considered and approved the interim consolidated financial statements of Atlantic Sapphire ASA (collectively, the "Group") for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021. The interim report, which has not been audited or reviewed by the Group's independent auditors, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU disclosure requirements for listed companies. In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate, and the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as of 30 June 2021, as well as the results of the Group's activities and cash flows for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021. In our opinion, Management's review provides a true and fair presentation of developments, results for the period, and overall financial position of the Group's operations in addition to a description of the most significant risks and elements of uncertainty facing the Group. Over and above the disclosures in the interim report, no changes in the Group's most significant risks and uncertainties have occurred relative to the disclosures in the annual report for 2020.

Vikebukt, 26 August 2021

Johan E. Andreassen Chairman

Alexander Reus Director

Patrice Flanagan Director

André Skarbø Director

Runar Vatne Director

Karl Øystein Øyehaug Managing Director of ASA

Ellen Marie Sætre Director

Tone Bjørnov Director

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2021, 30 JUNE 2020, AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unaudited (USD 1,000) Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Revenue 10,878 2,502 6,270
Expenses
Cost of materials 3 38,365 5,328 18,169
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 3 (4,973) 11,216 9,478
Salary and personnel costs 4,285 2,831 7,448
Other operating expenses 8
4
15,620
7,490
5,132
1,289
11,609
6,745
Depreciation and amortization
Total expenses 60,787 25,796 53,449
Operating loss (49,909) (23,294) (47,179)
Finance income
Finance expense 358 104 178
Other income, net (2,164) (8,467) (8,776)
177 83 584
Loss before income tax benefit (51,538) (31,574) (55,193)
Income tax benefit - - -
Net loss (51,538) (31,574) (55,193)
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share (0.57) (0.46) (0.74)
Diluted earnings per share (0.57) (0.46) (0.74)
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Net loss (51,538) (31,574) (55,193)
Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations (3,538) (2,275) 2,401
Total comprehensive loss (55,076) (33,849) (52,792)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30 JUNE 2021, 30 JUNE 2020, AND 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unaudited (USD 1,000) Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant, and equipment, net 4 269,861 241,147 257,080
Right of use asset 3,080 446 3,337
Security deposits 750 821 831
Other investments 5 6 11 7
Trade and other receivables (long-term) 5 32 81 30
Total non-current assets 273,729 242,506 261,285
Current assets
Prepaid and other current assets 1,590 649 1,573
Inventories, net 2,892 3,337 2,713
Biological assets 3 22,512 8,070 24,610
Trade and other receivables, net 5 2,478 612 1,869
Restricted cash (short-term) 5 470 332 386
Cash and cash equivalents 5 88,390 10,815 28,523
Total current assets 118,332 23,815 59,674
TOTAL ASSETS 392,061 266,321 320,959
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 7 1,050 818 917
Share premium 7 454,144 236,851 335,337
Employee stock options 7 3,264
(134,163)
1,503
(59,006)
2,015
(82,625)
Accumulated deficit
Foreign exchange reserve
(3,723) (2,460) (185)
Total equity 320,572 177,706 255,459
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (long-term) 5, 6 50,000 71,116 51,156
Lease liability (long-term) 3,062 487 3,091
Total non-current liabilities 53,062 71,603 54,247
Current liabilities
Borrowings (short-term) 5, 6 1,156 - -
Lease liability (short-term) 307 - 482
Trade and other payables 5 16,964 17,012 10,771
Total current liabilities 18,427 17,012 11,253
Total liabilities 71,489 88,615 65,500
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 392,061 266,321 320,959

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unaudited (USD 1,000) Share
capital
Share
premium
Employee stock
options
Accumulated
deficit
Foreign exchange
reserve
Total
equity
Balance at 31 December 2019 818 236,819 1,060 (27,432) (2,586) 208,679
Contributions 99 98,518 955 - - 99,572
Net loss - - - (55,193) - (55,193)
Foreign currency translation adjustments - - - - 2,401 2,401
Balance at 31 December 2020 917 335,337 2,015 (82,625) (185) 255,459
Contributions 133 118,807 1,249 - - 120,189
Net loss - - - (51,538) - (51,538)
Foreign currency translation adjustments - - - - (3,538) (3,538)
Balance at 30 June 2021 1,050 454,144 3,264 (134,163) (3,723) 320,572

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2021, 30 JUNE 2020, AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unaudited (USD 1,000) Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss (51,538) (31,574) (55,193)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 4 7,490 1,289 6,745
Bad debt 1 - 11
Inventory write-down - - 1,639
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 3 (4,973) 11,216 9,478
Loss from disposition of other assets (187) 31 576
Net interest received and paid 1,804 8,349 8,598
Non-cash employee stock options 7 1,249 443 955
Net foreign currency exchange rate differences (2,186) 359 (1,570)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Trade and other receivables (636) 497 (627)
Biological assets, at cost 3 7,046 - (18,943)
Inventories, at cost (185) (8,026) (1,015)
Prepaid and other current assets (18) 1,288 459
Security deposits 77 (95) (95)
Trade and other payables 6,050 (2,439) 135
Interest received 358 14 1,888
Net cash used in operating activities (35,648) (18,648) (46,959)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment 4 165 - 25
Payments towards property, plant, and equipment 4 (21,095) (29,676) (60,881)
Right of use asset 38 (90) -
Other investments 1 - 5
Net cash used in investing activities (20,891) (29,766) (60,851)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings 6 10,514 95,156 89,404
Payments towards borrowings 6 (10,514) (51,438) (74,001)
Payments towards lease liability (275) 107 2
Proceeds from issuance of capital 118,940 32 98,617
Interest paid (2,065) (8,363) (2,058)
Net cash provided by financing activities 116,600 35,494 111,964
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash 60,061 (12,920) 4,154
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period 28,909 24,456 24,471
Effects of exchange rate on cash and restricted cash (110) (389) 284
Cash and restricted cash at end of period 88,860 11,147 28,909

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General Information

Atlantic Sapphire ASA ("ASA") is a Norwegian company headquartered at Vikebukt, Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol "ASA". ASA owns the following subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group"):

  • Atlantic Sapphire Denmark A/S ("ASDK", registered in Hvide Sande, Denmark)
  • Atlantic Sapphire USA LLC ("ASUS", registered in Miami, Florida, USA)
  • AS Purchasing, LLC ("ASP", registered in Miami, Florida, USA)
  • S.F. Development, L.L.C. ("ASSF", registered in Miami, Florida, USA)
  • Atlantic Sapphire IP, LLC ("ASIP", registered in Miami, Florida, USA)

The Group's interim consolidated statements for the half-year reporting period ended 30 June 2021 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU").

This interim financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this interim financial report is to be read in conjunction with the Group's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 and any public announcements made by Atlantic Sapphire ASA during the interim reporting period. The interim report is unaudited and is presented in United States dollars ("USD").

Basis for Preparation of the Annual Accounts

The Group's accounting policies adopted are consistent with those applied in the Group's 2020 Annual Report as published on the Oslo Stock Exchange on 14 April 2021. No new standards under IFRS have been adopted by the Group in 2021.

Reclassification

Certain amounts in the Group's 2020 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2021 presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on the Group's consolidated financial position or previously reported results of consolidated operations.

NOTE 2 – SEGMENTS

The Group's executive management reviews the internal management reports of each division, which represents its reportable segments. As of 30 June 2021, the Group's reportable segments consisted of fish farming production and sale of salmon in Hvide Sande, Denmark and Miami, Florida, USA.

The Group's segment information consisted of the following:

Six months ended 30 June 2021 Fish farming
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Denmark USA Other and
eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue from sale of salmon
EBITDA
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment on biological assets
Pre-tax loss
3,348
(4,522)
(4,483)
(6,847)
7,530
(35,636)
(40,648)
(45,023)
-
(2,084)
(2,084)
332
10,878
(42,242)
(47,215)
(51,538)
Total assets
Total liabilities
Depreciation and amortization
40,715
39,430
1,496
287,013
150,107
5,994
64,333
(118,048)
-
392,061
71,489
7,490
Capital expenditure 568 20,546 - 21,114
Six months ended 30 June 2020 Fish farming
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Denmark USA Other and
eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue from sale of salmon 2,812 172 (482) 2,502
EBITDA (6,243) (14,136) (1,543) (21,922)
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment on biological assets (4,188) (4,975) (1,543) (10,706)
Pre-tax loss (8,245) (22,559) (770) (31,574)
Total assets 41,256 227,991 (2,926) 266,321
Total liabilities 37,551 85,350 (34,286) 88,615
Depreciation and amortization 1,215 74 - 1,289
Capital expenditure 1,474 31,284 - 32,758
Year ended 31 December 2020 Fish farming
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Denmark USA Other and
eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue from sale of salmon
EBITDA
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment on biological assets
Pre-tax loss
5,041
(8,111)
(6,355)
(12,465)
1,729
(30,645)
(22,923)
(45,071)
(500)
(1,094)
(1,094)
2,343
6,270
(39,850)
(30,372)
(55,193)
Total assets
Total liabilities
Depreciation and amortization
44,868
36,600
2,563
259,888
141,759
4,182
16,203
(112,859)
-
320,959
65,500
6,745
Capital expenditure 2,514 52,041 - 54,555

The Group's revenue consisted of the sale of salmon, and the Group's disaggregation of revenue with customers consisted of the following:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Revenue from external customers in:
United States
Denmark
Netherlands
Other countries
Total revenue from external customers
7,207
1,729
722
1,220
10,878
639
815
926
122
2,502
1,964
1,490
1,193
1,623
6,270

The Group's concentration of revenue consisted of the following:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Revenue per customer:
Customer A 2,123 - 191
Customer B 960 - 467
Customer C 925 639 925
Customer D 827 382 83
Customer E 577 544 694
Other customers 5,466 937 3,910
Total revenue from significant customers 10,878 2,502 6,270

NOTE 3 – BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Fair Value Measurement of Biological Assets

Under the provisions of IAS 41, the fair value of the Group's biological assets is calculated based on the market price for the relevant fish quality and size on the reporting period date. As the biomass input is mostly unobservable, biomass valuation is categorized at Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy under IFRS 13. The estimated market price in each market is normally derived from the development in recent market prices. Quoted forward prices from Fish Pool, a third-party, are considered in the estimation to improve reliability and comparability of the price estimation.

The valuation model for the Group's biological assets calculates the net present value of the expected cash flows from harvested biomass based on the actual number of fish as a starting point. The time to market for live fish is based on a growth table for each generation of fish. The Group considers a live fish weight of 4.5 kg to be the optimal harvest weight with an expected growth period of 21 months. Expected mortality rates are used to estimate the expected volume of biomass that will reach optimal harvest weight. On average, an estimated 64% of the number of fish is expected to reach the optimal harvest weight. This considers both natural mortality and culling. The Group's price and net expected cash flows are based on future price estimates at the time of harvest less estimated remaining costs to produce and sell. The discount rate used towards the Group's net present value calculation is based on the Group's annualized borrowing rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin determined by a grid (4.5% as of 30 June 2021). The margin grid calls for a maximum of 4.5% and allows for a lower margin upon reaching certain milestones.

The Group's biological assets consisted of the following:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Cost of biological assets
Fair value adjustments
26,864
(4,352)
18,213
(10,143)
33,987
(9,377)
Total biological assets 22,512 8,070 24,610

The following represents a reconciliation of changes in the carrying amount of the Group's biological assets:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Biological assets at beginning of period
Gain (loss) arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell
Increases due to production and purchases
Net changes in production depreciation
Decreases due to harvest
Decreases due to mortality
Net exchange rate differences
Biological assets at end of period
24,610
4,974
19,325
(727)
(16,738)
(6,987)
(1,945)
22,512
11,275
(11,214)
13,059
-
(2,428)
(2,576)
(46)
8,070
11,275
(9,478)
36,820
2,430
(8,531)
(8,375)
469
24,610

The Group's physical volumes of biological assets consisted of the following:

Physical quantities 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Live weight of biomass (in tons RLW)
Non-harvestable fish 161 354 614
Harvestable fish 2,876 1,666 3,273
Total live weight of biomass (in tons RLW) 3,037 2,020 3,887
Number of fish (in thousands)
Non-harvestable fish 3,387 3,490 4,064
Harvestable fish 1,125 1,176 1,271
Total number of fish (in thousands) 4,512 4,666 5,335
Volume of fish harvested during the period (tons gutted weight) 1,275 353 989

Incident-Based Mortality

On 23 March 2021, ASUS experienced an incident in one of its grow-out systems in the Miami Bluehouse that resulted in approximately 500 tons (HOG) of fish lost with an average weight of approximately 1kg, equivalent of around 5% of annualized USA Phase 1 harvest volumes. Other independent systems in the Miami Bluehouse were unaffected. The Group's analysis, which remains subject to change, indicates that an identified design weakness from its RAS supplier resulted in elevated turbidity and possibly gasses that caused abnormal fish behavior. As a result, fish gathered at the bottom of the tanks and disrupted the flow of new water, which caused increased mortality. Based on a previous incident, the Group identified an opportunity to ensure undisrupted water flow by modifying the center drain design in all of its grow-out tanks. Although this work had commenced prior to this incident, the center drain in the affected grow-out system had not yet been modified. Further, the Group is in the process of splitting its USA Phase 1 grow-out systems in half in order to reduce the impact of a potential incident in the future. Currently five out of six systems have been split.

Production Costs

The cost of biological assets ("biomass costs") includes all costs required to raise salmon from roe to harvest. Key biomass costs are generally recognized on a historical basis and include salmon roe, fish feed, other raw materials, salary and personnel costs, utilities, depreciation, and other overhead from production.

For the six months ended 30 June 2021, cost of production incurred in 2021 expensed through cost of materials for underutilized plant capacity was USD 6.3m.

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) Land Buildings Production,
plant, and
machinery
Equipment
and other
movables
Software Assets under
construction
Total
At 1 January 2021
Cost
8,714 134,641 84,323 1,379 561 42,810 272,428
Less: accumulated depreciation - (4,983) (9,738) (565) (62) - (15,348)
Net book amount 8,714 129,658 74,585 814 499 42,810 257,080
Six months ended 30 June 2021
Opening net book amount 8,714 129,658 74,585 814 499 42,810 257,080
Additions - 54 13 44 138 20,865 21,114
Reclassifications - 20,609 12,308 26 - (32,943) -
Disposals - - - (47) - - (47)
Depreciation charge - (2,721) (4,371) (114) (116) - (7,322)
Reversed depreciation - - - 42 - - 42
Net exchange rate differences - (469) (599) (7) - 69 (1,006)
Closing net book amount 8,714 147,131 81,936 758 521 30,801 269,861
At 30 June 2021
Cost 8,714 154,835 96,045 1,395 699 30,801 292,489
Less: accumulated depreciation - (7,704) (14,109) (637) (178) - (22,628)
Net book amount 8,714 147,131 81,936 758 521 30,801 269,861
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Land Buildings Production,
plant, and
machinery
Equipment
and other
movables
Software Assets under
construction
Total
At 1 January 2020
Cost 8,714 15,218 22,840 1,019 180 167,070 215,041
Less: accumulated depreciation - (1,317) (3,746) (362) - - (5,425)
Net book amount 8,714 13,901 19,094 657 180 167,070 209,616
Year ended 31 December 2020
Opening net book amount 8,714 13,901 19,094 657 180 167,070 209,616
Additions - - - 223 382 53,950 54,555
Reclassifications - 118,109 60,042 115 - (178,266) -
Disposals - - (341) - - - (341)
Depreciation charge - (3,666) (6,054) (203) (62) - (9,985)
Reversed depreciation - - 62 - - - 135
Net exchange rate differences - 1,314 1,782 22 (1) 56 3,173
Closing net book amount 8,714 129,658 74,585 814 499 42,810 257,153
At 31 December 2020
Cost 8,714 134,641 84,323 1,379 561 42,810 272,428
Less: accumulated depreciation - (4,983) (9,738) (565) (62) - (15,348)
Net book amount 8,714 129,658 74,585 814 499 42,810 257,080

Depreciation Expense

The Group's depreciation and amortization consisted of the following:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
Fixed asset depreciation and amortization
Right of use depreciation
Changes in biomass
7,322
223
(55)
1,278
11
-
9,846
153
(3,254)
Depreciation and amortization 7,490 1,289 6,745

The depreciation and amortization expense on the Group's accompanying consolidated statements of operations is presented net of depreciation attributed to changes in in biomass.

NOTE 5 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial instruments consisted of the following:

Financial assets
Unaudited (USD 1,000)
Amortized
cost
Fair value
through OCI
Total
As of 30 June 2021
Trade and other receivables* 2,510 - 2,510
Cash 88,390 - 88,390
Restricted cash (short-term) 470 - 470
Other investments - 6 6
Total financial assets 91,370 6 91,376
As of 30 June 2020
Trade and other receivables*
Cash 693
10,815
-
-
693
10,815
Restricted cash (short-term) 332 - 332
Other investments - 11 11
Total financial assets 11,840 11 11,851
As of 31 December 2020
Trade and other receivables* 1,899 - 1,899
Cash 28,523 - 28,523
Restricted cash (short-term) 386 - 386
Other investments - 7 7
Total financial assets 30,808 7 30,815
* Prepayments are not included in trade and other payables.
Financial liabilities
Unaudited (USD 1,000) Amortized
cost
Fair value
through OCI
Total
As of 30 June 2021
Trade and other payables* 16,964
51,156
-
-
16,964
51,156
Borrowings
Total financial liabilities 68,120 - 68,120
As of 30 June 2020
Trade and other payables* 17,012 - 17,012
Borrowings 71,116 - 71,116
Total financial liabilities 88,128 - 88,128
As of 31 December 2020
Trade and other payables* 10,771 - 10,771

* Prepayments are not included in trade and other payables.

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

Cash and restricted cash (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
A+ or better 88,860 11,147 28,909

51,156 61,927 - - 51,156 61,927

NOTE 6 – BORROWINGS

On 28 January 2021, the Group's 2020 DNB Credit Facility was amended to increase the total credit facility from USD 150m to USD 200m comprising of the existing USD 50m USA Term Loan, USD 16m USA RCF, USD 4m DK RCF, USD 32m committed term loan for Phase 2 capital expenditures, and a USD 98m uncommitted accordion facility on the same terms and conditions as the Group's committed term loans. Further, the Group syndicated a portion of its existing credit facility to Farm Credit of Florida, ACA as part of its strategy to increase its access to lenders. The senior secured debt facility is labeled "Green" in line with the criteria listed in the Group's Green Finance Framework, where the Group has received a second party opinion from CICERO Shades of Green, giving the framework a Medium Green score and confirming its alignment with the LMA/LSTA Green Loan Principles. As of 30 June 2021, the amended 2020 DNB Credit Facility carried an annualized borrowing rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin determined by a grid (4.5% as of 30 June 2021). The margin grid calls for a maximum of 4.5% and allows for a lower margin upon reaching certain milestones.

The Group's borrowings consisted of the following:

Unaudited (USD 1,000) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 31 Dec 2020
ASUS has an amended USD 50m term loan with DNB (the "USA Term Loan"). The USA Term Loan
bears an amended interest rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin (4.5% at 30 June 2021) and the
maturity date was amended to 21 April 2023. USD 50m was outstanding on the USA Term Loan as
of 30 June 2021.
50,000 69,960 50,000
ASUS has an amended three-year USD 16m revolving credit facility commitment with DNB (the ""USA
RCF""). The USA RCF will finance ASUS' working capital requirements, and no funds were outstanding as
of 30 June 2021.
- - -
ASDK has a three-year USD 4m revolving credit facility commitment with DNB (the ""DK RCF""). The DK
RCF will finance ASDK's working capital requirements, and no funds were outstanding as of 30 June 2021.
- - -
ASUS has a two-year loan payable (the "PPP Loan") to PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC"). The PPP
Loan was obtained on April 2020 under the paycheck Protection Program (the "Program") as part of
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act passed in March 2020. The PPP Loan
bears an interest rate of 1% and matures on April 2022. Payment is deferred for the first six months
at which point the outstanding principal of the PPP Loan that is not unforgiven under the Program is
payable to the maturity date.
1,156 1,156 1,156
Total borrowings 51,156 71,116 51,156
Less: short-term portion of borrowings (1,156) - -
Long-term portion of borrowings 50,000 71,116 51,156

NOTE 7 – SHARE CAPITAL AND SHAREHOLDERS

The total number of shares issued and outstanding consisted of the following:

30 June 2021
Shareholder Number of
shares
% of
shares
Alsco AS 9,699,540 10.66%
Skagen Kon-Tiki Verdipapirfond 4,931,417 5.42%
Vatne Equity AS 4,552,778 5.00%
The Bank of New York Mellon 4,199,153 4.61%
Morgan Stanley & Co. Int. Plc. 3,477,991 3.82%
UBS Switzerland AG 2,924,486 3.21%
The Northern Trust Comp, London Branch 2,474,000 2.72%
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg S.A. (Handelsbanken Nordiska Smabolag) 2,342,370 2.57%
RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. 2,336,457 2.57%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp (Omnibus F) 2,296,308 2.52%
Citibank, N.A. 2,204,276 2.42%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp (Omnibus A) 1,905,447 2.09%
U.S. Bank National Association 1,827,504 2.01%
BNP Paribas Securities Services 1,736,397 1.91%
Joh Johannson Eiendom AS 1,698,967 1.87%
Pershing LLC 1,412,525 1.55%
J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg S.A. (Handelsbanken Hallbar Energi) 1,273,311 1.40%
Lani Invest AS 1,197,997 1.32%
Skøien AS 1,150,000 1.26%
JEA Invest AS 1,073,770 1.18%
Total number of shares attributed to the 20 largest shareholders
Total number of shares attributed to other shareholders
54,714,694
36,298,857
91,013,551
60.12%
39.88%
Total number of shares issued and outstanding 100.00%

Equity Financing

On 28 January 2021, the Group authorized a share capital increase of approximately NOK 5k through the issuance of 50,000 new shares with a par value of NOK 0.10 pursuant to an authorization granted by the Group's AGM on 20 June 2019. The new shares were subscribed on 10 February 2021 at a price of NOK 28 per share pursuant to an employee share option agreement.

On 3 June 2021, the Group raised approximately NOK 1,016m (USD 121m) in gross proceeds through a private placement of 10,300,000 new shares, at a price per share of NOK 98.60, which is approximately equal to the last closing price on 2 June 2021. Net proceeds from the transaction were NOK 985m (USD 119m).

NOTE 8 – SIGNIFICANT AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In January 2021, ASUS experienced a breakdown in its internal chiller plant causing temporary temperature instability. As a result, ASUS incurred USD 7.4m in short-term costs including temporary rental chillers and generators. The amounts exclude any future insurance or claim proceeds and are included as part of other operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

On 9 July 2021, ASDK experienced an incident in one of its grow-out systems in the Denmark Bluehouse that resulted in approximately 400 tons (HOG) of fish is expected to be lost, equivalent of around 17% of annualized harvest volumes from the Denmark facility at steady state production. Other independent systems in the Denmark Bluehouse were unaffected. While ASDK is currently in the process of assessing the complete financial impact of the event, the fish would have been harvestable in the second half of 2021 and the direct financial impact of the incident after expected insurance proceeds is estimated to USD 3 million. The Group's preliminary analysis, which remains subject to change, indicates that maintenance work performed in the filtration system caused water quality to quickly deteriorate, resulting in elevated mortality. Atlantic Sapphire is continuously improving its operating procedures to ensure that all actions taken by the farm operators do not pose a risk to the stability of the systems, therefore impacting the fish. To minimize the risk of a similar incident reoccurring, the Group has updated certain operating procedures and such changes will take effect immediately. Further, the system in question had a larger standing biomass than the grow-out systems in the USA (split in two). The Denmark facility had not been split in two, because this modification was not practically possible with the farm fully stocked with fish. Now this modification is possible and will be performed, which will reduce the impact of such an event in the future.

Recent developments with respect to the COVID-19-virus (the "Coronavirus"), an infectious virus closely related to the SARS virus, may impact regulatory, supply chain, and construction operations of the Group. As of the date of this report, deliveries of oxygen in Florida are in extremely high demand from health and public safety customers. Limited supply of oxygen in the USA, coupled with USA federal working hour restrictions on truck drivers, has constrained their ability to deliver oxygen. This is expected to be ongoing for the next few weeks. Ultimately, the consequences and timeline of the Coronavirus are still unclear and the overall effect on the business is uncertain.

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