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Mowi ASA

Quarterly Report Aug 21, 2019

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  • Record high Q2 Operational EBIT of EUR 211 million on 26% higher volumes year-over-year. Financial EBIT of EUR 194 million
  • High achieved prices on strong demand
  • Cost per kg harvested volume improved from Q2 2018
  • Seasonally record high sales and production volumes in Feed
  • Announced plan to rebuild Kritsen's smokehouse in France and launch the MOWI brand in France
  • Entered into agreement to acquire K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS in Norway
  • Quarterly dividend of NOK 2.60 per share

HIGHLIGHTS - SECOND QUARTER 2019

  • Record high Q2 Operational EBIT of EUR 211.2 million on 26% higher volumes year-over-year. Financial EBIT of EUR 193.8 million.
  • High achieved prices on strong demand.
  • Blended Farming cost decreased from the comparable quarter of 2018 on reduced costs in Scotland, Chile and Canada and stable costs in Norway.
  • Harvest volumes at 98 483 GWT in line with the guidance for the second quarter.
  • Sales and production volumes for Feed seasonally record high.
  • Seasonally all-time high sales volumes in Consumer Products at 47 278 tonnes end product weight (41 786 tonnes). Earnings impacted by fierce competition in the European value-added market.
  • Announced plan to rebuild Kritsen's smokehouse and launch the MOWI brand in France.
  • In July, Mowi entered into an agreement to acquire K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS in Norway for a consideration of EUR 79 million (equivalent to NOK 790 million) on a cash and debt free basis. The value of the four licenses, excluding biomass, equipment and sites, is approximately NOK 600 million, equivalent to approximately NOK 150 million per license. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
  • A quarterly dividend of NOK 2.60 per share will be paid out to the shareholders as ordinary dividends.
Main figures 1) Q2 2019 Q2 2018 YTD Q2 2019 YTD Q2 2018 2018
EUR million
Operational revenue 2)
1 021.4 888.4 2 000.9 1 750.5 3 814.5
Operational EBIT 3) 211.2 175.2 407.4 332.7 752.8
Operational EBITDA 4) 248.0 212.8 481.2 407.6 906.2
EBIT 193.8 255.0 443.0 524.6 925.4
Net financial items -12.1 -23.8 -12.5 -61.5 -193.2
Profit or loss for the period 140.3 172.8 334.2 351.8 567.2
Cash flow from operations 155.7 112.8 421.5 304.3 620.9
Total assets 5 572.7 4 587.5 5 572.7 4 587.5 5 145.1
NIBD 5) 1 108.0 950.7 1 108.0 950.7 1 037.2
Basic EPS (EUR) 0.27 0.35 0.65 0.72 1.15
Underlying EPS (EUR) 6) 0.29 0.26 0.57 0.49 1.11
Net cash flow per share (EUR) 7) 0.09 0.12 0.39 0.33 0.51
Dividend declared and paid per share (NOK) 2.60 2.60 5.20 5.20 10.40
ROCE 8) 21.6% 25.7% 22.7% 25.2% 24.9%
Equity ratio 53.1% 52.5% 53.1% 52.5% 56.0%
Covenant equity ratio 9) 56.7% 52.5% 56.7% 52.5% 56.0%
Harvest volume (GWT) 98 483 78 346 202 601 159 558 375 237
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) - Total 10) 2.14 2.24 2.01 2.09 2.01
Norway 2.45 2.56 2.25 2.41 2.37
Scotland 2.92 2.38 2.59 2.12 2.00
Canada 0.83 0.98 1.09 1.03 1.16
Chile 1.87 1.86 1.64 1.58 1.40
Ireland 2.66 2.21 3.36 3.38 3.16
Faroes 2.63 3.23 2.22 2.21 2.05

1) This interim report is unaudited. Please refer to part 4 of the Annual Report and the appendix to this quarterly report (available on-line on our web site) for detailed descriptions and reconciliations of Alternative Performance Measures (non-IFRS measures) including definitions of key figures and reconciliation to IFRS figures.

2) Operational revenue: Revenue and other income, including realized gain/loss from currency derivatives related to contract sales, and excluding change in unrealized salmon derivatives and sales tax in the Faroes.

3) Operational EBIT: Calculated by excluding the following items from financial EBIT: Change in unrealized internal margin, change in unrealized gains/losses from salmon derivatives, net fair value adjustment on biomass, onerous contract provisions, restructuring costs, income from associated companies, impairment losses of fixed assets/intangibles, sales tax in the Faroes and other non-operational items. Operational EBIT also includes realized gain/loss from currency derivatives related to contract sales. A reconciliation between Operational EBIT and financial EBIT is provided on the next page, and we also refer to the appendix to this quarterly report (available on-line) for further information. The largest individual difference between Operational EBIT and financial EBIT is usually the net fair value adjustment on biomass according to IFRS (and the related onerous contracts provision), which is a volatile figure impacted by estimates of future salmon prices as well as other estimates.

4) Operational EBITDA: Operational EBIT plus depreciations. Effects related to IFRS 16 (leasing) are excluded. 5) NIBD: Total non-current interest-bearing financial debt, minus total cash, plus current interest-bearing financial debt and plus net effect of currency derivatives on interest-bearing financial debt. Effects related to IFRS 16 (leasing) are excluded.

6) Underlying EPS: Operational EBIT adjusted for accrued interest payable, with estimated weighted tax rate - per share. Effects related to IFRS 16 (leasing) are excluded.

7) Net cash flow per share: Cash flow from operations and investments (capex), net financial items paid and realized currency effects - per share. Effects related to IFRS 16 (leasing) are excluded.

8) ROCE: Annualized return on average capital employed based on EBIT excluding net fair value adjustment on biomass, onerous contract provisions and other non-operational items / Average NIBD + Equity, excluding net fair value adjustment on biomass, onerous contract provisions and net assets held for sale, unless there are material transactions in the period. Effects related to IFRS 16 (leasing) are excluded.

9) Covenant equity ratio: Book equity ratio excluding effects related to IFRS 16 (leasing).

PROFIT - Financial results in the quarter

The Group's profits hinge on its ability to provide customer value from healthy, tasty and nutritious seafood, farmed both cost-effectively and in an environmentally sustainable way that maintains a good aquatic environment and respects the needs of wider society.

(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same quarter previous year.)

(EUR million) Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 211.2 175.2
Change in unrealized margin -4.0 -1.2
Gain/loss from derivatives -2.4 0.0
Net fair value adjustment on biomass
including onerous contracts
0.5 71.1
Restructuring costs -19.3 0.4
Other non-operational items -1.0 0.0
Income from associated companies 10.1 9.5
Impairment losses on fixed assets/
intangibles
-1.4 0.1
EBIT 193.8 255.0

Operational EBIT amounted to EUR 211.2 million. The increase of EUR 36.0 million compared with the second quarter of 2018 is mainly related to higher volumes and improved Farming costs. The contribution from Feed was EUR 3.0 million (EUR 0.8 million), and Farming contributed EUR 192.0 million (EUR 156.7 million). Markets contributed EUR 16.9 million (EUR 9.3 million) and Consumer Products contributed EUR 4.9 million (EUR 12.0 million).

Earnings before financial items and taxes (EBIT) came to EUR 193.8 million (EUR 255.0 million). The net fair value adjustment on biomass including onerous contracts amounted to EUR 0.5 million (EUR 71.1 million). A restructuring provision of EUR 19.0 million for industrial and social reorganization related to Kritsen has been recognized in Financial EBIT in the second quarter.

Financial items

(EUR million) Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Interest expenses -18.0 -12.6
Net currency effects 0.7 -4.3
Other financial items 5.2 -6.9
Net financial items -12.1 -23.8

Interest expenses in Q2 2019 include costs of MEUR 2.7 related to IFRS16 lease liabilities, and net currency effects include gains of MEUR 1.0 related to IFRS 16.

Other financial items are mainly explained by positive development in other financial instruments.

Cash flow and NIBD

(EUR million) Q2 2019 Q2 2018
NIBD beginning of period* -1 014.8 -856.6
Operational EBITDA* 248.0 212.8
Change in working capital -29.6 -43.2
Taxes paid -81.8 -53.3
Other adjustments -12.2 -3.5
Cash flow from operations* 124.4 112.8
Net Capex -69.3 -68.1
Other investments and dividends received 16.8 22.9
Cash flow to investments -52.5 -45.2
Net interest and financial items paid* -15.8 -9.3
Other items -13.4 -10.6
Dividend / return of paid in capital -137.5 -134.0
Currency effect on interest-bearing debt 1.5 -7.7
NIBD end of period* -1 108.0 -950.7
*Excluding effects of IFRS 16

Cash flow from operations (excluding effects of IFRS 16) amounted to EUR 124.4 million (EUR 112.8 million). During the second quarter, there was a build-up of working capital driven by increased biomass in sea and inventory in our feed operations, partly offset by release of inventory in Consumer Products.

Net Capex was EUR 69.3 million (EUR 68.1 million).

Other investments and dividend received include dividends from Nova Sea of EUR 16.5 million.

A quarterly dividend of EUR 137.5 million (EUR 134.0 million), as announced in the previous quarterly report, has been distributed as ordinary dividend.

NIBD at the end of the period was EUR 1 108.0 million (EUR 950.7 million), excluding the effects of IFRS 16. The value per the end of the second quarter of 2019 was EUR 1 460.9 million including the effects of IFRS 16.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE AMBITION ACHIEVEMENT
Profitability ROCE exceeding 12% Q2
21.6%
YTD
22.7%
Solidity Long term NIBD target: June 30, 2019
EUR 1 400 million EUR 1 108 million
Farming NIBD / kg EUR 2.2 Farming NIBD / kg EUR 1.6

PROFIT - Operational performance and analytical data

Feed Farming Sales & Marketing Other Group 1)
Markets Consumer
Products
EUR million Q2
2019
Q2
2018
Q2
2019
Q2
2018
Q2
2019
Q2
2018
Q2
2019
Q2
2018
Q2
2019
Q2
2018
Q2
2019
Q2
2018
External revenue 7.3 1.9 18.8 12.6 404.8 341.9 590.6 532.0 0.0 0.0 1 021.4 888.4
Internal revenue 103.0 86.2 621.1 503.2 297.8 259.1 5.8 7.1 7.5 5.1 0.0 0.0
Operational revenue 110.3 88.0 639.9 515.8 702.6 601.1 596.4 539.1 7.5 5.1 1 021.4 888.4
Operational EBIT 3.0 0.8 192.0 156.7 16.9 9.3 4.9 12.0 -5.6 -3.6 211.2 175.2
Change in unrealized margin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -4.0 -1.2
Gain/loss from derivatives 0.0 0.0 1.2 -3.7 -0.9 -0.1 -1.9 1.7 -0.8 2.1 -2.4 0.0
Net fair value adjustment on biomass,
onerous contract provisions
0.1 -0.1 0.4 71.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 71.1
Restructuring costs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 -19.0 0.0 -0.3 0.0 -19.3 0.4
Other non-operational items 0.0 0.0 -0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.3 0.0 -0.3 0.0 -1.0 0.0
Income from associated companies 0.0 0.0 10.2 9.5 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 -0.2 -0.1 10.1 9.5
Impairment losses of fixed assets 0.0 0.0 -1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 -1.4 0.1
EBIT 3.1 0.7 202.2 233.7 16.0 9.7 -16.4 13.8 -7.2 -1.5 193.8 255.0
Operational EBIT % 2.7% 0.9% 30.0% 30.4% 2.4% 1.5% 0.8% 2.2% na na 20.7% 19.7%

1) Group figures adjusted for eliminations.

Mowi monitors the overall value creation of the operations based on the salmon's source of origin. For this reason Operational EBIT related to our Feed (currently only Norway) and Sales & Marketing operations is allocated back to the country of origin.

The table below and upcoming performance review provide information consistent with the value creation methodology.

Other units reported Operational EBIT of EUR -5.6 million in the quarter (EUR -3.6 million in the comparable quarter).

SOURCES OF ORIGIN Other Group
EUR million Norway Scotland Canada Chile Ireland Faroes
Operational EBIT
Farming 114.5 37.6 7.7 23.8 5.7 2.6 192.0
Sales & Marketing
Markets 6.6 5.6 2.7 0.7 0.1 1.1 0.1 16.9
Consumer Products -2.6 3.2 0.0 3.8 -0.2 0.0 0.7 4.9
Subtotal 118.5 46.5 10.4 28.2 5.6 3.8 0.8 213.8
Feed 7.5 -4.5 3.0
Other entities 1) -5.6 -5.6
Total 126.1 46.5 10.4 28.2 5.6 3.8 -9.3 211.2
Harvest volume (GWT) 51 368 15 941 12 538 15 118 2 089 1 429 98 483
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 2) 2.45 2.92 0.83 1.87 2.66 2.63 2.14
- of which Feed 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
- of which Markets 0.13 0.35 0.21 0.05 0.03 0.79 0.17
- of which Consumer Products -0.05 0.20 0.00 0.25 -0.11 0.00 0.05
Analytical data
Price achievement/reference price (%) 100% 108% 99% 100% na 110% 101%
Contract share (%) 40% 51% 0% 31% 94% 0% 36%
Quality - superior share (%) 90% 96% 92% 90% 87% 80% 91%
Guidance
Q3 2019 harvest volume (GWT) 61 000 17 000 17 000 13 500 2 000 2 500 113 000
2019 harvest volume (GWT) 236 000 62 000 55 000 62 500 7 000 7 500 430 000
Q3 2019 contract share (%) 37% 46% 0% 40% 94% 0% 33%

1) Corporate and Holding companies

2) Including Corporate and Holding companies

MARKET OVERVIEW

Industry

The value of salmon consumed globally continued to increase in the quarter driven by good demand. Supply increased by 8% which led to some downward pressure on spot prices.

Global harvest of Atlantic salmon amounted to 540,700 tonnes in the second quarter, an increase of 8% compared to the same quarter in 2018. The increase in global harvest volumes was in the upper bound of expectations.

Supply Q2 2019 Change vs 12 month Q1 2019
GWT Q2 2018 change GWT
Norway 277 200 8.6% 3.1% 266 600
Scotland 38 300 20.1% 5.3% 37 400
Faroe Islands 16 500 4.4% 3.9% 19 600
Ireland 3 400 21.4% 9.0% 3 800
Total Europe 335 400 9.7% 3.5% 327 400
Chile 145 600 6.0% 9.7% 158 800
North America 37 200 -3.6% -0.5% 31 200
Total Americas 182 800 3.9% 7.6% 190 000
Australia 12 200 -0.8% -0.4% 13 000
Other 10 300 98.1% 43.3% 9 700
Total 540 700 8.3% 5.1% 540 100

Supply from Norway increased by 9% compared with the second quarter of 2018. This supply increase was slightly more than expected due to good growth conditions evident from strong feed sales. The algal bloom in Northern Norway in May and June resulted in some advanced harvesting and unfortunate mortality losses. Approximately 9 million fish died in the bloom, of which the majority were expected to be harvested in H2-2019 and H1-2020.

Harvest in Scotland increased by 20% compared with the second quarter of 2018, which was slightly less than guidance. The current biomass in Scotland supports growth going forward. Volumes from the Faroe Islands increased by 4% in the quarter compared with the same quarter in 2018, which was in line with guidance.

Volumes from Chile increased by 6% compared with the second quarter of 2018, which was in line with guidance. Increased smolt stockings suggest higher growth going forward. However, average harvest weights have gradually fallen in 2019. We also see higher sea lice levels and increased resistance to medicinal treatments. This is expected to offset some of the growth.

In North America volumes decreased by 4% which was also in line with guidance.

Reference prices Q2 2019
Market
Change
vs
Q2 2018
Q2 2019
EUR
Change
vs
Q2 2018
Norway 1) EUR 6.43 -10.2% EUR 6.43 -10.2%
Chile 2) USD 5.34 -9.1% EUR 4.75 -3.6%
Chile, GWE 3) USD 6.36 -10.4% EUR 5.66 -5.0%
North America
West Coast 4)
USD 3.30 -13.2% EUR 2.94 -8.0%
North America
East Coast 5)
USD 3.58 -14.6% EUR 3.19 -9.4%
North America, GWE,
blended 3)
USD 6.95 -15.5% EUR 6.19 -10.4%

In the market currency, EUR, prices in Europe decreased by 10% compared with record high levels in the second quarter of 2018. In USD terms, salmon prices decreased by 9% in Miami, 13% in Seattle and 15% in Boston/New York. However, prices in general are slightly up from the first quarter of 2019.

Market Q2 2019 Change vs 12 month
distribution GWT Q2 2018 change
EU 234 900 7.8% 3.6%
Russia 17 700 -11.5% 0.8%
Other Europe 21 200 11.0% 3.5%
Total Europe 273 800 6.5% 3.4%
US 114 700 3.3% 5.3%
Brazil 22 100 14.5% 9.2%
Other Americas 29 500 14.3% 14.6%
Total Americas 166 300 6.5% 7.5%
China/Hong Kong 26 300 0.0% 4.3%
Japan 12 300 1.7% 1.5%
South Korea/Taiwan 13 900 6.1% 8.2%
Other Asia 16 700 14.4% -6.4%
Total Asia 69 200 4.7% 1.5%
All other markets 26 600 9.5% 9.2%
Total 535 900 6.4% 4.7%

Global consumption increased by 6% in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2018.

Consumption in the EU increased by approximately 8% in the quarter. Developments in the French, German, UK, Spanish and Italian markets were positive during the period. Growth in the Italian market continued to be driven by increased sushi consumption and home consumption.

US consumption increased by 3% compared with the same quarter in 2018. Growth in the USA mainly comes from the retail sector and pre-packed products. An increasing number of retail chains are also focusing on distribution through the e-commerce channel with in-store pickup. The Brazilian market experienced strong growth on the back of supply increase from Chile.

Consumption in Asia increased by 5% in the quarter compared with the same period last year. Lack of available large-sized fish impacted consumption growth in China/Hong Kong. Consumption growth in South Korea and Taiwan was driven by both the retail and food service sectors. Retailers are offering a wider range of products and more restaurants are adding salmon to the menu.

Source: Kontali and Mowi

Notes to the reference price table:

  • 1) NASDAQ average superior GWE/kg (gutted weight equivalent)
  • 2) Urner Barry average D trim 3-4 lbs FOB Miami
  • 3) Reference price converted back-to-plant equivalent in GWE/kg
  • 4) Urner Barry average GWE 10-12 lbs FOB Seattle
  • 5) Urner Barry average GWE 10-12 lbs FOB Boston/New York

Mowi

Geographic market presence

Revenues in the second quarter were distributed as shown in the graph below. Europe is by far the largest market for Mowi with its 68% (71%) revenue share. France, Germany and the UK are the main markets for our products in this region.

Sales by product

The Group's main species is Atlantic salmon. Revenues for our external sales channels in Sales & Marketing were distributed across product categories as follows:

Fresh bulk salmon represented 42% (36%). Smoked/marinated and elaborated salmon together accounted for 49% in the second quarter of 2019, compared with 53% in the second quarter of 2018.

Branding and product development efforts

In the second quarter, the MOWI brand has been sold in the Polish market. The launch in Poland has so far been very successful, and the brand has proved particularly popular in urban areas, which has been the key target group for MOWI. We will continue our efforts to communicate and support the brand throughout 2019. We have also announced our plans to launch the MOWI brand in France. Our marketing team is continuously working on adapting the brand to each market, and we are looking forward to being able to offer the MOWI salmon to our French customers.

We also continued our other branding and product development efforts in the second quarter. In the US, our Ducktrap brand continues its positive volume development. Our other valueadded operations in the US are also experiencing solid growth. In the second quarter, Mowi USA moved its Miami production plant and warehouse to a new 10 000 m2 facility. This will enable the company to widen its product portfolio and produce a range of different products, from traditional wholesale items to skin-packs and other value-added products.

Price achievement

The combined global price achieved was 1% above the reference price in the second quarter of 2019 (8% below). Achieved prices were positively impacted by spot performance and contract prices.

Reference price for salmon of superior quality vs. price achieved in Norway, Scotland, Canada, Chile and Faroes.

Markets
Q2 2019 Norwegian Scottish Canadian Chilean
Contract share 40% 51% 0% 31%
Quality - superior
share
90% 96% 92% 90%
Price achievement 100% 108% 99% 100%

Average price achievement is measured against reference prices in all markets (NASDAQ for Norwegian, Scottish and Faroese salmon, and Urner Barry for Chilean and Canadian salmon).

PROFIT - Operational performance

Salmon of Norwegian origin

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 126.1 126.7
EBIT 148.0 200.9
Harvest volume (GWT) 51 368 49 491
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 2.45 2.56
- of which Feed 0.15 0.05
- of which Markets 0.13 0.09
- of which Consumer Products -0.05 0.09
Price achievement/reference price 100% 91%
Contract share 40% 48%
Superior share 90% 89%

Financial results

Operational EBIT amounted to EUR 126.1 million in the second quarter. This was stable compared with the second quarter of 2018, as the effect of somewhat higher volume was offset by lower realized prices. Operational EBIT per kg was EUR 2.45 per kg (EUR 2.56 per kg).

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR 148.0 million (EUR 200.9 million).

Price and volume development

The reference price of EUR 6.43 for salmon of Norwegian origin in the second quarter was 10% lower than in the second quarter of 2018.

The overall price achieved was at the reference price for superior quality salmon in the second quarter of 2019 (9% below). Contribution from contracts relative to the reference price was positive in the second quarter of 2019, but negative in the comparable quarter. Mowi Norway had a contract share of 40% in the second quarter, compared with 48% in the second quarter of 2018.

Harvested volume in the second quarter was 51 368 tonnes gutted weight (49 491 tonnes gutted weight). Increased volumes in Regions South and North were partly offset by reduced volumes in Region Mid.

Operational EBIT Salmon of Norwegian Origin Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018

Costs and operations

Full costs were stable compared with the second quarter of 2018, as the 3% decrease in biological costs1) per kg harvested was offset by increased non-seawater costs per kg. Non-seawater costs in the quarter were negatively impacted by incident based mortality. Also, in the comparable quarter, non-seawater costs were positively impacted by one-off gains related to sale of fixed assets.

Although still at a high level, health costs per kg harvested decreased from the comparable quarter, continuing the positive development seen throughout 2018.

Incident based mortality losses amounting to EUR 3.0 million were recognized in the quarter, mainly related to CMS and lice treatments in Region Mid. Losses from incident-based mortality in the second quarter of 2018 amounted to EUR 2.1 million.

Biological challenges will negatively impact average harvest weights, costs and price achievement in the third quarter.

1) See the Annual Report 2018, section "Analytical information" p. 248: Total of feed cost and other seawater costs, before transportation to the processing plant.

Salmon of Norwegian origin by region

Regions South Mid North Total
EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q2 2019
Operational EBIT 38.6 35.2 52.3 126.1
Harvest volume (GWT) 15 003 18 763 17 602 51 368
Operational EBIT per kg
(EUR)
2.57 1.88 2.97 2.45
Superior share 91 % 89 % 90 % 90 %
Regions South Mid North Total
EUR million
Operational EBIT
Q2 2018
9.6
Q2 2018
71.3
Q2 2018
45.9
Q2 2018
126.7
Harvest volume (GWT) 8 572 27 112 13 808 49 491
Operational EBIT per kg
(EUR)
1.12 2.63 3.32 2.56

Region South

  • Operational EBIT totaled EUR 38.6 million in the second quarter (EUR 9.6 million), or EUR 2.57 per kg (EUR 1.12 per kg).
  • The cost level per kg harvested biomass improved significantly from the second quarter of 2018 on improved biology and harvesting from better performing sites in Agder and Rogaland. Costs are expected to increase in the third quarter due to harvesting from sites in Hordaland.
  • A total of 15 003 tonnes gutted weight (8 572 tonnes) was harvested. The increase is due to a better performing generation.
  • There was no incident based mortality in the second quarter of 2019 or 2018.
  • Seawater production was higher than in the second quarter of 2018 due to higher opening biomass and a better performing generation.
  • The biological status is generally good, but the sea lice situation is being closely monitored. The level of sea lice as per the end of the quarter developed negatively compared with 2018.

Region Mid

  • Operational EBIT totaled EUR 35.2 million in the second quarter (EUR 71.3 million), or EUR 1.88 per kg (EUR 2.63 per kg).
  • The cost level per kg harvested biomass increased by 15% from the second quarter of 2018, and was significantly impacted by early harvest of small fish related to ISA at the Aukrasanden site, and also CMS at some sites.
  • A total of 18 763 tonnes gutted weight (27 112 tonnes) was harvested. The reduction from the comparable quarter is due to lower opening biomass and harvesting of small fish.
  • Incident based mortality amounting to EUR 2.2 million (EUR 2.0 million) was recognized in the quarter related to CMS and lice treatments.
  • Seawater production was lower than in the second quarter of 2018 due to lower opening biomass and early harvest.
  • The level of sea lice as per the end of the quarter developed negatively compared with 2018. There is an ongoing focus on improving treatment capacity and identifying new solutions. CMS is also a challenge in this region.

Operational EBIT per kilo per region Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018 incl. sales margin

Region North

  • Operational EBIT totaled EUR 52.3 million in the second quarter (EUR 45.9 million), or EUR 2.97 per kg (EUR 3.32 per kg).
  • The cost level per kg harvested biomass increased by 2% from the second quarter of 2018, mainly due to increased incident based mortality.
  • Incident based mortality amounting to EUR 0.8 million was recognized in the quarter mainly due to wounds (no incident based mortality in the second quarter of 2018).
  • A total of 17 602 tonnes gutted weight (13 808 tonnes) was harvested. The increase was due to improved biology.
  • Seawater production was higher than in the second quarter of 2018 mainly due to higher opening biomass.
  • The level of sea lice as per the end of the quarter was stable compared with the second quarter of 2018. The fish health situation in the region is generally satisfactory.

Salmon of Scottish origin

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 46.5 21.3
EBIT 59.6 30.8
Harvest volume (GWT) 15 941 8 958
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 2.92 2.38
- of which Markets 0.35 0.21
- of which Consumer Products 0.20 0.53
Price achievement/reference price 108% 97%
Contract share 51% 69%
Superior share 96% 95%

Financial results

Operational EBIT amounted to EUR 46.5 million in the second quarter (EUR 21.3 million), the equivalent of EUR 2.92 per kg (EUR 2.38 per kg). Increased volumes and decreased costs more than offset the effects of lower prices and allocated margin from Consumer Products from the same quarter in 2018.

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR 59.6 million (EUR 30.8 million).

Price and volume development

The overall price achieved was 8% above the reference price in the quarter (3% below). Contribution from contracts relative to the reference price was positive in the second quarter of 2019, but negative in the comparable quarter. The contract share was 51% in the quarter compared with 69% in the second quarter of 2018.

The second quarter harvest volume was 15 941 tonnes gutted weight (8 958 tonnes). The increase was due to increased opening biomass and improved biology.

Operational EBIT Salmon of Scottish Origin Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018

Costs and operations

Full cost per kg decreased compared with the second quarter of 2018 on improved biology and increased volumes.

Biological costs per kg decreased by 19% from the corresponding quarter of 2018, particularly related to feed costs and health costs. Non-seawater costs decreased by 17% on cost reductions and positive scale effects.

Incident based mortality losses in the amount of EUR 0.5 million were recognized in the quarter related to treatments (no incident based mortality in the second quarter of 2018).

The overall sea lice situation was at the same level as in the comparable quarter. However, sea lice levels at the end of the quarter were higher than at the end of the corresponding quarter of 2018.

Production has been higher than in the second quarter of 2018 on increased opening biomass and improved survival rate.

Costs are expected to increase in the third quarter due to harvesting from sites with a higher cost level.

Salmon of Canadian origin

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 10.4 7.8
EBIT -8.6 -4.8
Harvest volume (GWT) 12 538 8 031
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 0.83 0.98
- of which Markets 0.21 0.08
- of which Consumer Products 0.00 0.00
Price achievement/reference price 99% 96%
Contract share 0% 0%
Superior share 92% 87%

Financial results

Operational EBIT for Mowi Canada amounted to EUR 10.4 million in the second quarter (EUR 7.8 million), the equivalent of EUR 0.83 per kg (EUR 0.98 per kg). Due to a challenging quarter for Mowi Canada East, earnings for our Canadian operations were mainly related to Canada West.

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR -8.6 million (EUR -4.8 million).

Price and volume development

Prices for salmon of Canadian origin declined in the quarter due to an increased volume of small sized fish. Coupled with high prices in the second quarter of 2018, the reference price in second quarter of 2019 was reduced. The combined price achievement for our Canadian operations was 1% below the reference price in the second quarter of 2019 (4% below).

There were no contracts for salmon of Canadian origin in the second quarter of 2019 or 2018.

The second quarter harvest volume was 12 538 tonnes gutted weight (8 031 tonnes). Of the increase of 4 507 tonnes, 3 015 tonnes are related to Mowi Canada East.

Operational EBIT Salmon of Canadian Origin Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018

Costs and operations

The cost level in the second quarter of 2019 decreased by 3% from the comparable quarter. Improved costs in Canada West on somewhat improved biology more than offset the effect of high costs in Canada East. Canada East was impacted by small fish following cold temperatures and incident based mortality.

Incident based mortality of EUR 1.7 million was recognized in the quarter (EUR 1.9 million), mainly related to loss of smolt in Canada East following a power outage.

Production in Canada West was higher than in the second quarter of 2018 on increased opening biomass, good appetite and favorable environmental factors. However, production in Canada East was impacted by seasonal low water temperatures.

Salmon of Chilean origin

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 28.2 18.3
EBIT 17.9 24.7
Harvest volume (GWT) 15 118 9 849
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 1.87 1.86
- of which Markets 0.05 0.20
- of which Consumer Products 0.25 0.21
Price achievement/reference price 100% 91%
Contract share 31% 29%
Superior share 90% 86%

Financial results

Operational EBIT amounted to EUR 28.2 million in the second quarter (EUR 18.3 million). The effects of increased volumes and reduced costs more than offset the effect of lower prices. Operational EBIT per kg was EUR 1.87 per kg (EUR 1.86 per kg).

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR 17.9 million (EUR 24.7 million).

Price and volume development

North America remains the most important market for salmon of Chilean origin. Volumes to Brazil were also good in the quarter.

The Urner Barry reference price for Chilean salmon was down by 9% compared with the second quarter of 2018. The average price per lb fillet in the quarter (Urner Barry D-trim 3-4 lb) was USD 5.34. Our price achievement for Chilean salmon was at the reference price in the quarter (9% below in the second quarter of 2018). Contribution from contracts relative to the reference price was positive in the second quarter of 2019, but negative in the comparable quarter. The contract share was 31% in the quarter (29%).

Harvested volume was 15 118 tonnes gutted weight in the second quarter. The increase from the 9 849 tonnes in the second quarter of 2018 is due to increased smolt stocking.

Operational EBIT Salmon of Chilean Origin Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018

Costs and operations

Full costs per kg harvested decreased by 11% from the comparable quarter due to decreased non-seawater costs. This includes oneoff effects related to sale of fixed assets of EUR 0.15 per kg. Adjusted for this, full costs decreased by 7% from the comparable quarter.

Incident based mortality of EUR 0.4 million was recognized in the quarter (no incident based mortality in the second quarter of 2018) related to low oxygen levels.

Sea lice levels at the end of the second quarter increased compared with last year. The sea lice situation is expected to be challenging in the coming period, and Mowi Chile has prepared an action plan which includes freshwater treatments.

Production volume was at the same level as in the comparable quarter.

Costs are expected to increase in the third quarter on harvesting from sites with a higher cost level as well as lower volumes.

Salmon of Irish origin

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 5.6 2.7
EBIT 11.8 0.7
Harvest volume (GWT) 2 089 1 239
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 2.66 2.21
- of which Markets 0.03 0.00
- of which Consumer Products -0.11 -0.08
Price achievement/reference price na na
Contract share 94% 86%
Superior share 87% 92%

Operational EBIT amounted to EUR 5.6 million in the second quarter (EUR 2.7 million), which was EUR 2.66 per kg (EUR 2.21 per kg). The effects of higher volumes and prices were partly offset by somewhat higher costs.

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR 11.8 million (EUR 0.7 million).

Harvest volume was 2 089 tonnes gutted weight in the second quarter (1 239 tonnes). The increase is due to improved biology.

Achieved prices including allocated margin from Sales & Marketing were 6% higher in the second quarter of 2019 than in the second quarter of 2018 as a consequence of strong market conditions for organic salmon. Earnings were also positively impacted by sales of eggs.

Costs per kg harvested biomass increased by 1% compared with the second quarter of 2018.

Costs are expected to increase further in the third quarter of 2019 due to harvesting of sites with a higher cost level.

Salmon of Faroese origin

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operational EBIT 3.8 2.5
EBIT 2.0 4.0
Harvest volume (GWT) 1 429 778
Operational EBIT per kg (EUR) 2.63 3.23
- of which Markets 0.79 0.34
- of which Consumer Products 0.00 0.00
Price achievement/reference price 110% 113%
Contract share 0% 0%
Superior share 80% 94%

Operational EBIT amounted to EUR 3.8 million (EUR 2.5 million), which was EUR 2.63 per kg (EUR 3.23 per kg). The effect of higher volumes was partly offset by decreased prices and increased costs.

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR 2.0 million (EUR 4.0 million).

Harvest volume was 1 429 tonnes gutted weight in the second quarter (778 tonnes). The fluctuation is due to the low number of sites in our Faroese operations.

The majority of Mowi's salmon of Faroese origin was sold to customers in Eastern Europe at favorable prices. However, compared with the second quarter of 2018, achieved prices including allocated margin from Sales & Marketing decreased by 1%.

Costs per kg harvested biomass increased by 14% compared with the second quarter of 2018. Costs were negatively impacted by early harvest due to biological challenges and harvesting from a site with a high cost level.

Consumer Products

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operating revenues 1) 596.4 539.1
Operational EBIT 2) 4.9 12.0
Operational EBIT % 0.8% 2.2%
EBIT 3) -14.5 12.1
Volume sold (tonnes product weight) 47 278 41 786

1) The reporting segment includes Consumer Products in Europe, Asia and Americas.

2) Operational EBIT for salmon in Consumer Products is also included in the results per country of origin.

3) After elimination of unrealized gain/loss on group-internal hedging contracts.

Financial results

Operational EBIT for Consumer Products was EUR 4.9 million (EUR 12.0 million). The Operational EBIT margin was 0.8% (2.2%). Adjusted for trading and bulk activities, the Operational EBIT margin was 1.4% (2.6%).

Financial EBIT3) amounted to EUR -14.5 million (EUR 12.1 million), and was impacted by a restructuring provision of EUR 19.0 million related to Kritsen.

Price, volume and operations

Consumer Products' operating revenues were EUR 596.4 million (EUR 539.1 million) in the quarter. Total volume sold was 47 278 tonnes product weight (41 786 tonnes), which is seasonally all-time high.

Consumer Products Europe

In Fresh, volumes increased by 19% compared with the second quarter of 2018. The increase is partly explained by bulk volumes. Earnings were significantly reduced in Central Europe due to margin pressure. Fresh in Western Europe developed favorably from the comparable quarter.

In our Chilled operations, volumes decreased by 2%. Earnings were reduced compared with the second quarter of 2018 for all our European business units in Chilled, particularly in Central Europe. These effects are the result of fierce competition in the Chilled segment in Europe. The competition in the Chilled segment in Europe is also expected to negatively impact earnings in the third quarter.

Consumer Products Asia

Volumes and earnings were down from the second quarter of 2018. This was mainly related to our operations in Japan, as a consequence of lack of availability of right sizes and related operational inefficiencies. Earnings were also negatively impacted by the start-up phase for our new factory in Shanghai.

Consumer Products Americas

Volumes and earnings for Fresh in the Americas developed strongly compared with the corresponding quarter in 2018 driven by increased demand for our value-added products.

Operational EBIT Consumer Products Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018

Earnings in Chilled in Americas were somewhat lower than in the second quarter of 2018 despite slightly higher volumes, as the expanded plant is yet to reach optimal utilization levels.

Consumer Products -
Categories
Q2 2019
EUR million Fresh Chilled Total
Volume sold (tonnes prod wt) 35 062 12 216 47 278
Operational revenues 404.6 191.8 596.4
Operational EBIT 8.7 -3.7 4.9
Operational EBIT % 2.1% -1.9% 0.8%
Consumer Products -
Categories Q2 2018
EUR million Fresh Chilled Total
Volume sold (tonnes prod wt) 29 310 12 476 41 786
Operational revenues 338.7 200.4 539.1
Operational EBIT 9.1 2.9 12.0
Operational EBIT % 2.7% 1.4% 2.2%
Consumer Products -
Regions
Q2 2019
EUR million Europe Americas Asia Total
Volume sold (tonnes prod wt) 37 196 7 815 2 267 47 278
Operational revenues 459.3 99.3 37.9 596.4
Operational EBIT 1.0 3.8 0.2 4.9
Operational EBIT % 0.2% 3.8% 0.4% 0.8%
Consumer Products -
Regions
Q2 2018
EUR million Europe Americas Asia Total
Volume sold (tonnes prod wt) 33 426 5 515 2 844 41 786
Operational revenues 422.9 74.8 41.4 539.1
Operational EBIT 8.5 1.8 1.7 12.0
Operational EBIT % 2.0% 2.4% 4.2% 2.2%

Feed

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Operating revenues 110.3 88.0
Operational EBIT 3.0 0.8
Operational EBIT % 2.7% 0.9%
EBIT 3.1 0.7
Feed sold volume (tonnes) 86 231 70 232
Feed produced volume (tonnes) 104 389 87 032

Operational EBIT for Feed is also included in the results per country of origin (currently only Norway).

Financial results

Operational EBIT was EUR 3.0 million (EUR 0.8 million) in the second quarter of 2019. Operational EBIT margin was 2.7% (0.9%). Operational EBIT was negatively impacted by EUR 4.5 million related to construction, testing and commissioning of the new feed plant in Scotland.

Financial EBIT amounted to EUR 3.1 million (EUR 0.7 million).

Price and volume development

Operating revenues were EUR 110.3 million in the second quarter (EUR 88.0 million).

Volumes in the quarter were seasonally all-time high. Produced volume in the second quarter was 104 389 tonnes (87 032 tonnes). Volumes sold in the second quarter reached 86 231 tonnes (70 232 tonnes).

The volume delivered from Feed accounted for 94% of total feed delivered to Mowi Norway, compared with 99% in the second quarter of 2018.

Feed prices have increased in the second quarter of 2019 compared with the second quarter of 2018. Feed prices are set at market terms and benchmarked against third parties.

Costs and operations

Raw material costs have increased somewhat compared with the second quarter of 2018. Costs were also negatively impacted by EUR 4.5 million (EUR 1.5 million) related to new feed plant in Scotland.

Following our self-sufficiency strategy on feed, Mowi Feed continues to develop its range of products, including fresh water, organic and cleaner fish diets.

Our new feed plant in Scotland started trial production in May. In the third quarter, the plant has started to produce and deliver feed to our Scottish farming operations. Following the completion of the construction phase, the long-term production capacity has been increased from 170,000 tonnes to 240,000 tonnes.

PLANET - Sustainable and responsible development

Our operations and long-term profitability ultimately depend on sustainable and environmentally responsible interactions with the natural environment. We rely on qualified personnel to maintain fish health, avoid escapes and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

Escape prevention

Mowi has a target of zero fish escapes and is constantly striving to prevent escapes and improve methods, equipment and procedures that can minimize or eliminate escapes. There were no escape incidents in the second quarter. In the second quarter of 2018, there were four escape incidents with 4 fish lost.

Fish health

Pancreas Disease (PD): 8 new sites were diagnosed with PD in the second quarter (6 sites in the corresponding quarter of 2018); 4 in Norway, 3 in Scotland and 1 in Ireland.

Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA): Three new sites were diagnosed with ISA in the second quarter of 2019 (no sites in the comparable quarter); 2 in Norway and 1 in Canada East. Our monitoring and surveillance continue and we maintain strict measures to harvest out sites with ISA immediately according to regulatory requirements.

Cardiom Yopathy Syndrome (CMS): CMS is a concern in our farming operations in Norway, Scotland and Ireland. CMS is in principle a heart disease caused by a virus and currently there is no vaccine. Control is achieved by applying biosecurity measures to prevent transmission or early harvesting of fish.

Lice management

Mowi is actively working to reduce the sea lice load in all farming units. Employment of non-medicinal solutions has increased in the operating units, and extensive development and testing of nonmedicinal tools and methods continues in collaboration between Mowi's Global R&D and Technical department and the operating units.

As per the end of the second quarter, the share of fish having undergone medicinal treatments against sea lice decreased in Norway Region North and Canada, was stable in Norway Region Mid, Chile and Ireland, and increased in Norway Region South, Scotland and the Faroes. Mowi is working to reduce overall dependency on medicinal treatments.

SRS in Chile

SRS (Salmonid Rickettsial Septicaemia) is caused by an intracellular bacterium which occurs mainly in Chile. Mortality caused by SRS is still a challenge in Chilean salmon farming. However, in the second quarter of 2019, reported mortality due to SRS was lower than in the comparable quarter of 2018.

Medicine use

Mowi focuses on preventing the development and spread of infectious diseases. If fish get infected, they are treated with approved medicines. In the second quarter, our use of antibiotics was 61.1 grams per ton biomass produced, which is down from 72.7 grams in the second quarter of 2018. Our use of antibiotics in the second quarter was related to treatment of SRS in Chile and mouth infection (Mouth Myxo) in Canada.

Grams antibiotics per ton biomass produced Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Norway
Scotland 2.9
Canada 52.8 94.5
Chile 319.0 305.8
Ireland
Faroes
Group 61.1 72.7

ASC certification

As of the close of the second quarter of 2019 we had 94 sites certified: 59 in Norway, 1 in Scotland, 23 in Canada, 5 in Ireland, 5 in Chile and 1 in the Faroes. This represents 41% of the total number of sites to be certified.

Several additional sites have been audited and are expected to be certified in 2019. Mowi is taking the lead in ASC implementation and we are committed to demonstrating an environmentally responsible development in our organization.

For further information regarding sustainability and biological risk management, reference is made to the Annual Report.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE AMBITION ACHIEVEMENT
Ensure sustainable wild-farmed
interaction in the farming activity
Zero escapes No escape incidents (four incidents with
four fish lost in the second quarter of
2018)
Ensure healthy stocks minimizing
diseases and losses in the farming
activities
Monthly survival rate of at least 99.5%
within 2022
Average monthly survival rate in the
quarter of 99.0% (98.9% in the second
quarter of 2018)

PEOPLE - Safe and meaningful jobs

The safety, self-respect and personal pride of our employees cannot be compromised if Mowi is to succeed as a company and maintain good relationships with local communities.

Employee Health and Safety

In the second quarter, the Group recorded 30 Lost Time Incidents (LTIs), which is a increase from 25 in the comparable quarter of 2018.

Measured in LTIs per million hours worked (rolling average), the figure has improved to 5.49 from 5.86 in the second quarter of 2018.

Absenteeism was 4.8% in the quarter, which is an improvement from 5.0% in the comparable quarter.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE AMBITION ACHIEVEMENT
Safe jobs No lost time incidents (LTI) LTIs per million hours worked was 5.49.
Programs are in place to reduce the
number.
Healthy working environment Absenteeism < 4% Absenteeism of 4.8% in the quarter.

PRODUCT - Tasty and healthy seafood

We aim to continually deliver healthy, tasty and responsibly produced seafood to our customers in order to deliver long-term financial profitability.

From the MOWI retail launch in Poland

MOWI – a promising launch

Almost half a year has passed since we began the launch of the MOWI brand in the Polish market. It has been a fantastic journey to date, and we are very happy with developments so far.

Since the MOWI brand first hit the shelves in Poland, the response has been very good. The retail launch focused on modern trade in urban areas, initially involving five of the largest Polish retailers. We began by introducing six different smoked and fresh salmon products within the MOWI Pure range.

With the new global brand, consumers were not only offered selected premium quality salmon, but also innovative packaging solutions like the brand-new stair tray packaging. This packaging makes it much easier to pick perfect slices of smoked MOWI salmon from the specially designed tray.

In terms of marketing support, brand awareness for MOWI has been built quickly and boldly using a powerful 360° media mix of TV, digital, social media (influencers), out-of-home media like billboards and LED screens, events and sampling with Food Trucks.

In order to generate trials, in-store sampling and tastings have successful contributed to creating a first-hand MOWI brand experience with consumers. For example, many Polish customers and consumers have had the pleasure of getting their lunch from our MOWI GOODtruck, serving delicious bagels with smoked MOWI salmon. In the Food Service channel, highly respected chefs have become ambassadors for the MOWI brand and have led cooking workshops with other professionals.

As part of a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the MOWI GOODtruck has been touring the coast of the Baltic Sea in July and August to promote sustainable production and consumption of fish and seafood, and to collect funds to support an initiative to prevent sea pollution caused by ghost nets.

The MOWI GOODtruck

Food transparency is a key requirement for today's consumers. By scanning a QR code placed on the back label of each pack of MOWI salmon, the consumer is taken through the salmon's journey from egg to finished product. This has proved to be an important tool to build trust for a developing category like salmon.

At this very early stage it is fair to say that the MOWI brand launch has been successful so far and the brand's potential on the Polish market is very promising. The brand has been particularly popular in urban areas, the key target group for MOWI. Our efforts to promote and support the brand continue.

MOWI salmon in a restaurant

In the second quarter, we announced that the next launch of the MOWI brand will be in France, a very different market than Poland. The marketing and sales mix for MOWI will be adapted accordingly. We look forward to being able to offer the benefits of MOWI salmon to our French customers.

The MOWI brand is a long-term investment for Mowi, and it will take time to win the hearts of all consumers. It is early days, but we truly believe in this brand, and have made an ambitious rollout plan. We have made a very promising start, but still have a long way to go in the MOWI adventure.

For more information, please visit our new MOWI brand website at www.mowisalmon.com.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE AMBITION ACHIEVEMENT
Food quality and safety Supply seafood with valuable health
benefits for its quality and documented
safety
Health targets met
Product innovation Mowi wants to play an important role in
the design and use of products to
satisfy customer needs.
Launch of MOWI-branded products

Events during and after the close of the quarter

Mowi Norway opened remote operations center in Region North

In May, Mowi Norway Region North opened a remote operations center at Herøy in order to monitor and improve feeding and growth by utilizing technology. Currently, the center covers eight sites in the region.

Mowi Scotland has received planning permission for new site

In July, Mowi Scotland was granted planning permission for the new Grey Horse Channel Outer site, with maximum allowed biomass of 2 500 tonnes.

Five-year anniversary for Mowi Feed Norway

In June, Mowi Feed celebrated the five-year anniversary of the plant in Bjugn, which opened in June 2014. Since then, the plant has produced over 1.5 million tonnes.

Acquisition of K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS

In July, Mowi entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS. K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS is a Norwegian salmon farming company with four licenses, each with a maximum allowed biomass of 780 tonnes, for sea-based salmon production in Bremanger municipality, Sogn og Fjordane. In August, the acquisition was cleared by Norwegian competition authorities.

The acquisition price on a cash and debt free basis is EUR 79 million (equivalent to NOK 790 million). The value of the four licenses, excluding biomass, equipment and sites, is approximately NOK 600 million, equivalent to approximately NOK 150 million per license. 30% of the purchase price will be settled through issuing new Mowi shares and 70% of the purchase price will be settled in cash. The subscription price for the consideration shares will equal the volume weighted average trading price of the shares in Mowi on the five business days prior to the closing date. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Status for development licenses in Norway Status for the different concepts:

  • Mowi Norway has received a total of six licenses for the "Egg" concept, for the development of five units. Mowi and Hauge Aqua applied for a change of building material, but in July, this request was finally rejected by the Ministry of Fisheries. Following this rejection, Mowi will now perform an evaluation of the future of this project.
  • The "Donut" concept has received 2 licenses for 1,100 tonnes MAB. As the number of licenses received is significantly lower than the 8 licenses the company applied for, Mowi has not yet concluded whether or not to proceed with the project. The final decision will depend on the ongoing process of identifying a potential site.

  • The application for the "AquaStorm" concept has been rejected by the Directorate, but this decision has been appealed to the Ministry of Fisheries.

  • The application for the "Beck Cage" concept has been returned to the Directorate after a successful appeal to the Ministry of Fisheries.

Mowi invests in new smoked salmon plant in Landivisiau, France

In May, Mowi announced that it will build a new, automated and efficient plant in Landivisiau with capacity of 3,000 tonnes at the site of the Kritsen factory that was devastated by a fire in July 2018. Capital expenditures for the new factory are estimated to EUR 23 million.

France is one of the biggest salmon markets globally and the Board's decision ensures the continuation of Kritsen's and Mowi's long tradition of producing high-quality smoked products in the country. France is also one of the most sophisticated markets with a wide range of premium products, and the high-end market for smoked salmon in France continues to grow, led by branded products. Therefore, the Board has decided that the next launch of the MOWI brand will take place in France.

Schuldschein loan increased to EUR 150 million

In August, Mowi increased the size of the Schuldschein loan by EUR 30 million to EUR 150 million. The terms are the same as previously communicated; 7-year senior unsecured loan in the German market, non-amortizing and consists of a floating tranche paying interest of 6-month EURIBOR + 170 bps p.a. maturing in May 2026.

Mowi Consumer Products UK features in top ranking

Mowi Consumer Products UK features in the London Stock Exchange's list of inspirational businesses, "1000 Companies to Inspire Britain". The report identifies the UK's most dynamic and fastest growing small and medium sized firms.

The business unit's Rosyth plant has seen considerable growth in recent years. Currently, it is in the process of upgrading one of the main processing halls, as well as increasing storage capacity for chilled products and expanding the area for producing byproducts.

HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited Mowi In May, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited Mowi as part of a meeting in the Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS) initiative. The Crown Princess is a global advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From the SeaBOS visit at Mowi's Haverøy site. From left to right: Mr. Ole-Eirik Lerøy (Chair of the Board of Mowi), Ms. Karolin Johansson (Swedish Royal Court), HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Mr. Knut Nesse (Managing Director of SeaBOS), Dr. Darian McBain (Global Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Thai Union), Prof. Carl Folke (Chair of the Board of the Stockholm Resilience Center), Mr. Toshiya Yabuki (General Manager, Aquaculture Business Promotion Department, Nippon Suisan Kaisha) and Mr. Yasuhiro Hasegawa (General Acting Manager of Corporate Planning Department, Maruha Nichiro).

The aim of the SeaBOS initiative is to stimulate industry leadership for ocean stewardship in accordance with best available science, and consists of ten of the largest seafood companies in the world, including Mowi. The SeaBOS meeting in Bergen was hosted by Mowi, and included contributions from Mr. Alf-Helge Aarskog (CEO), Mr. Øyvind Oaland (CTO and Global Director R&D) and Dr. Catarina Martins (Chief Sustainability Officer).

The attending companies issued a joint statement on a ten-point action program related to SeaBOS. Afterwards, Her Royal Highness and the other participants visited Mowi's Haverøy farming site outside Bergen.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting in Mowi ASA was held on 29 May 2019. All proposals by the Board of Directors were approved by the Annual General Meeting, and the board members due for election were re-elected. Please refer to the protocol available on www.mowi.com for details.

Mowi has launched the Industry Handbook 2019 Mowi has published an updated version of the Industry Handbook. Please refer to our web site www.mowi.com for details.

Dividend of NOK 2.60 per share

The Board of Directors has decided to pay out a quarterly dividend of NOK 2.60 per share to the shareholders as ordinary dividends.

Outlook statement from the Board of Directors

The Board is pleased with the seasonally record high operational results in the second quarter. The result was driven by the farming segment which achieved high prices on strong demand for salmon and reduced costs per kg harvested volumes. Mowi's quarterly farming volumes increased by 26%. Global supply of salmon increased by 8% in the quarter, which led to some pressure on prices year-over-year. Prices were stable and at a high level compared to the first quarter. Feed produced and sold seasonally record high volumes at an increased margin in the quarter. Financial results in Consumer Products continued to be negatively impacted by fierce competition in first and foremost the European Chilled segment.

Mowi's harvest volume growth in the quarter was good and in line with guidance. Biomass in sea supports further growth in the periods to come and the harvest guidance for 2019 of 430,000 tonnes GWT is reaffirmed. Mowi has significant potential in all farming areas to grow our farming volumes further based on the existing license footprint. To capitalize on these opportunities the company will continue structural investments related to both freshwater and seawater.

The EUR 30 million cost savings and procurement improvement program which was announced in February 2019 is well underway. The program includes many initiatives across our business areas. EUR 17 million of savings have been realized to date, and the Board is pleased that the program is on track to realize the annualized targeted improvements.

Farming costs per kg harvested continued to trend downwards in the second quarter compared with the same quarter of 2018. Costs were reduced across several categories, including labor costs, health costs, primary processing costs and overhead costs.

Results in the Farming segment were good in the quarter, driven by high realized prices, reduced costs and increased harvest volumes compared with the same quarter last year. Harvest volumes in each of the major farming regions (Norway, Scotland, Canada and Chile) continued to increase compared with the same quarter last year. Despite reduced spot prices in the quarter, achieved prices were stable year-on-year and driven by higher contract prices. Our efforts to reduce sea lice pressure in all farming units continue and use of non-medicinal treatment solutions such as cleanerfish and mechanical treatments increased in the quarter.

The Board is very excited about Mowi's newly opened remote farming operations centre in Region North. This represents a huge step forward for Mowi farming and creates a basis for a new generation of farming practices. The centre will be a competency hub for feeding in Region North and will enhance production growth and reduce cost in the future. The centre will monitor and improve feeding and growth over time by using new technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence. The use of new technologies is essential to ultimately operate farming sites remotely. Currently the centre covers eight sites in the region, and further sites will be added going forward.

Feed had a good operational quarter with seasonally record high volumes produced and sold. Production exceeded volumes sold by approx. 18,000 tonnes to position itself for high feed deliveries during the peak season. The new Scottish feed plant commenced trial-production in May and is currently producing feed for our Scottish farming operations. The commissioning phase is expected to continue throughout the third quarter and then reach its full capacity. Following the completion of the construction phase, the long-term production capacity has been increased from 170,000 tonnes to 240,000 tonnes.

Total volume sold in Consumer Products was seasonally record high, driven by the Fresh segment. Profitability was, however, negatively impacted by the fierce competition in predominantly the European Chilled segment. The Board expects this to impact the margins in the third quarter. In general, underlying demand for value-added salmon remains positive and we expect this to continue. Consumer Products opened a new 10,000 m2 processing plant in Miami in the quarter located in the world's largest single market for salmon. This will support the growth of increased seafood and salmon consumption in the US market.

The MOWI brand was launched in Poland in March this year and the products have to date been well received. Sales have exceeded forecast and the number of retail stores offering MOWI's branded products has steadily grown. It will take time to change the commodity driven salmon market into a branded market. The Board is excited that France is the next market where our MOWI products will be offered. France is one of the most sophisticated markets for salmon with a wide range of premium products. Further to this, the Board has decided to rebuild Kritsen's smokehouse in Landivisiau in France following last year's fire.

Supplementing organic growth initiatives, Mowi entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS in July for EUR 79 million (NOK 790 million). K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS is a Norwegian salmon farming company with four licenses. The transaction has been approved by the Norwegian competition authority and will be closed in the third quarter. The acquisition is important to Mowi as it strengthens our position in an area already core to Mowi Region Mid. As there are operational synergies with our neighboring farming sites, the Board expects Mowi to improve biological performance in the area.

In August, Mowi increased the size of the Schuldschein loan by EUR 30 million to EUR 150 million. The terms are the same as previously communicated; 7-year senior unsecured loan, nonamortizing and consists of a floating tranche paying interest of 6 month EURIBOR + 170 bps p.a. maturing in May 2026.

The outlook for the salmon farming industry is strong; the megatrends supporting increased salmon consumption remain intact and supply is expected to be modest going forward. The 12 month forward Nasdaq price is EUR 5.9/kg and contract prices are at good levels.

A quarterly dividend of NOK 2.60 per share will be paid as ordinary dividends.

Summary year to date

  • Operational EBIT of EUR 407.4 million. Financial EBIT of EUR 443.0 million.
  • High prices on strong demand.
  • Blended Farming costs stable in the first half of 2019 compared with the first half of 2018.
  • Harvest volume at 202 601 GWT, somewhat above guidance.
  • Entered into agreement to acquire K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS in Norway for a consideration of NOK 790 million on a cash and debt free basis. The value of the four licenses, excluding biomass, equipment and sites, is approximately NOK 600 million, equivalent to approximately NOK 150 million per license. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Record-high volumes in Feed and Consumer Products.
  • Consumer Products impacted by fierce competition in the European Chilled segment.
  • MOWI brand launched in Poland.
  • Announced plan to rebuild Kritsen's smokehouse and launch the MOWI brand in France.
  • Issuance of EUR 120 million 7-year Schuldschein loan with coupon of EURIBOR + 170 bps.
  • Return on capital employed (ROCE) 22.7%.
  • Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) of EUR 1 108.0 million
  • Dividend of NOK 5.20 per share has been paid out in 2019 as ordinary dividends.
  • Net cash flow per share of EUR 0.39, Underlying earnings per share (EPS) of EUR 0.57 and EPS of EUR 0.65.

RISKS

Mowi has not identified any additional risk exposure beyond the risks described in note 3 of this report and the 2018 Annual Report.

Reference is also made to the Planet section and the Outlook section of this report for other comments to Mowi's risk exposure.

CONFIRMATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CEO

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the interim financial report for the first half of 2019 has been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by IASB and as adopted by EU, and gives a true and fair view of the Group's consolidated assets, liabilities, financial position and result for the period. Furthermore, we confirm that the interim management report includes a fair view of the information required under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act § 5-6, fourth paragraph.

Bergen, August 20, 2019

The Board of Directors of Mowi ASA

CHAIR OF THE BOARD DEPUTY CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Ole-Eirik Lerøy Lisbet K. Nærø Cecilie Fredriksen Paul Mulligan

Jean-Pierre Bienfait Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal Kristian Melhuus Unni Sværen

Anders Sæther Jørgen Wengaard Alf-Helge Aarskog CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Interim financial statements

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Unaudited, in EUR million Note Q2 2019 Q2 2018 YTD Q2 2019 YTD Q2 2018 2018
Revenue 4, 5 1 020.0 886.3 2 000.0 1 748.6 3 811.9
Cost of materials -462.3 -425.2 -906.7 -831.1 -1 812.2
Net fair value adjustment biomass 6 -0.8 74.4 33.6 168.9 146.4
Salaries and personnel expenses -131.5 -112.5 -267.1 -235.3 -505.0
Other operating expenses -153.7 -137.2 -284.9 -265.1 -589.9
Depreciation and amortization 2 -68.1 -37.6 -135.0 -74.9 -153.4
Onerous contract provisions 1.3 -3.4 7.4 -8.4 -6.1
Restructuring cost -19.3 0.4 -19.3 -0.4 0.3
Other non-operational items -0.6 0.0 -0.7 0.1 -1.0
Income from associated companies 10.1 9.5 17.2 22.1 45.5
Impairment losses -1.4 0.1 -1.4 0.2 -11.0
Earnings before financial items (EBIT) 193.8 255.0 443.0 524.6 925.4
Interest expenses 8 -18.0 -12.6 -31.9 -22.9 -50.0
Net currency effects 8 0.7 -4.3 11.7 -0.2 -17.7
Other financial items 8 5.2 -6.9 7.7 -38.4 -125.5
Earnings before tax 181.6 231.3 430.5 463.1 732.2
Income taxes -41.3 -58.5 -96.3 -111.3 -165.0
Profit or loss for the period 140.3 172.8 334.2 351.8 567.2
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation differences -25.2 29.7 20.3 8.8 1.7
Currency translation associated companies -0.9 2.4 3.9 4.4 -2.3
Items to be reclassified to P&L in subsequent periods: -26.2 32.1 24.2 13.2 -0.6
Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit plans, net of tax 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Other gains and losses in comprehensive income 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Items not to be reclassified to profit and loss: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -26.2 32.1 24.2 13.2 -0.4
Total comprehensive income in the period 114.2 204.9 358.5 365.1 566.9
Profit or loss for the period attributable to
Non-controlling interests -0.6 0.4 -0.8 0.6 0.6
Owners of Mowi ASA 140.9 172.4 335.0 351.2 566.6
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to
Non-controlling interests -0.6 0.4 -0.8 0.6 0.6
Owners of Mowi ASA 114.8 204.5 359.3 364.4 566.3
Basic earnings per share (EUR) 0.27 0.35 0.65 0.72 1.15
Diluted earnings per share (EUR) 0.27 0.35 0.65 0.72 1.15
Dividend declared and paid per share (NOK) 2.60 2.60 5.20 5.20 10.40

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Unaudited, in EUR million Note 30.06.2019 31.03.2019 31.12.2018 30.06.2018
ASSETS
Licenses 794.5 794.1 781.4 688.4
Goodwill 292.7 290.6 289.3 255.4
Deferred tax assets 18.0 15.9 22.9 10.1
Other intangible assets 25.9 26.1 26.2 25.6
Property, plant and equipment 1 270.0 1 253.0 1 216.1 1 116.7
Right-of-use assets 2 345.7 357.2 0.0 0.0
Investments in associated companies 222.1 232.9 220.6 179.4
Other shares and other non-current assets 1.9 1.6 1.6 1.7
Total non-current assets 2 970.8 2 971.3 2 558.1 2 277.4
Inventory 323.1 336.1 285.5 312.6
Biological assets 6 1 605.4 1 585.8 1 559.3 1 414.5
Current receivables 585.9 581.1 636.9 516.9
Cash 87.5 89.7 105.3 66.1
Total current assets 2 601.8 2 592.7 2 587.1 2 310.1
Assets held for sale 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total assets 5 572.7 5 564.0 5 145.1 4 587.5
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 2 956.1 2 984.5 2 877.2 2 406.5
Non-controlling interests 1.0 1.6 1.7 1.8
Total equity 2 957.1 2 986.1 2 879.0 2 408.3
Deferred tax liabilities 432.6 417.3 413.6 389.7
Non-current interest-bearing debt 1 195.4 1 104.4 1 142.5 1 016.7
Non-current leasing liabilities 2 241.7 252.7 0.0 0.0
Other non-current liabilities 10.9 10.9 11.0 134.0
Total non-current liabilities 1 880.6 1 785.3 1 567.1 1 540.3
Current interest-bearing debt 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Current leasing liabilities 2 111.2 112.2 0.0 0.0
Other current liabilities 623.8 680.4 699.1 638.9
Total current liabilities 735.0 792.7 699.1 638.9
Total equity and liabilities 5 572.7 5 564.0 5 145.1 4 587.5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Change in Equity

2019 Attributable to owners of Mowi ASA
Unaudited, in EUR million Share
capital
Other
paid in
capital
Shared
based
payment
Foreign
currency
translatio
n reserve
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
associated
companies
Other
equity
reserves
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Equity 01.01.2019 404.0 1 251.0 5.9 81.8 -7.5 1 141.9 2 877.2 1.7 2 879.0
Comprehensive income
Profit 335.0 335.0 -0.8 334.2
Other comprehensive income 8.2 3.9 12.1 24.2 24.2
Transactions with owners
Share based payment -0.6 -4.2 -4.8 -4.8
Dividend -275.5 -275.5 -275.5
Total equity end of period 404.0 1 251.0 5.3 90.0 -3.6 1 209.3 2 956.1 1.0 2 957.1
2018 Attributable to owners of Mowi ASA
Unaudited, in EUR million Share
capital
Other
paid in
capital
Shared
based
payment
Foreign
currency
translatio
n reserve
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
associated
companies
Other
equity
reserves
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Equity 01.01.2018 383.9 931.5 5.4 51.3 -5.2 947.3 2 314.3 1.2 2 315.4
Comprehensive income
Profit 566.6 566.6 0.6 567.2
Other comprehensive income 30.5 -2.3 -28.6 -0.4 -0.4
Transactions with owners
Share based payment 0.5 -5.2 -4.7 -4.7
Dividend -532.4 -532.4 -532.4
Bond conversion 20.1 319.5 194.2 533.8 533.8
Total equity 31.12.2018 404.0 1 251.0 5.9 81.8 -7.5 1 141.9 2 877.2 1.7 2 879.0

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

Unaudited, in EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018 YTD Q2 2019 YTD Q2 2018 2018
Earnings before taxes (EBT) 181.6 231.3 430.5 463.1 732.2
Interest expense 18.0 12.6 31.9 22.9 50.0
Currency effects -0.7 4.3 -11.7 0.2 17.7
Other financial items -5.2 6.9 -7.7 38.4 125.5
Net fair value adjustment and onerous contracts -0.5 -70.9 -41.0 -160.5 -140.2
Income/loss from associated companies -10.1 -9.5 -17.2 -22.1 -45.5
Depreciation and impairment losses 69.5 37.5 136.4 74.7 164.4
Change in working capital -29.6 -43.2 21.4 -4.7 -147.7
Taxes paid -81.8 -53.3 -134.9 -103.8 -129.8
Restructuring and other non-operational items 19.0 -0.9 18.9 -1.8 -2.4
Other adjustments -4.5 -1.9 -4.9 -2.1 -3.4
Cash flow from operations 155.7 112.8 421.5 304.3 620.9
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 3.5 2.5 4.0 4.4 6.5
Payments made for purchase of fixed assets -72.8 -70.5 -138.4 -149.2 -346.2
Proceeds from associates and other investments 16.9 27.1 30.3 28.9 29.0
Purchase of shares and other investments -0.1 -4.2 -15.7 -14.7 -253.1
Cash flow from investments -52.5 -45.2 -119.7 -130.5 -563.7
Proceeds from bond 120.0 0.0 120.0 0.0 0.0
Proceeds from new interest-bearing debt 0.0 0.0 0.0 37.9 534.8
Down payment of interest-bearing debt -26.7 63.0 -67.3 63.0 0.0
Down payment leasing debt -28.6 0.0 -55.5 0.0 0.0
Net interest and financial items paid -18.5 -9.3 -32.1 -16.2 -38.4
Realized currency effects -11.8 2.0 -10.1 6.0 14.1
Dividend paid to owners of Mowi ASA -137.5 -134.0 -275.5 -266.5 -532.4
Other financing items 0.0 -2.2 0.0 -2.2 0.0
Cash flow from financing -103.2 -80.6 -320.5 -178.1 -22.0
Change in cash in the period 0.1 -13.0 -18.7 -4.3 35.2
Cash - opening balance 1) 75.8 67.2 94.4 59.1 59.1
Currency effects on cash - opening balance -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.7 -0.4
Cash - closing balance 1) 75.8 54.1 75.8 54.1 93.9

1) Excluded restricted cash

SELECTED NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Mowi (the Group) consists of Mowi ASA and its subsidiaries, including the Group's interests in associated companies.

These interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and as adopted by the European Union (EU). The interim financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) for a complete set of financial statements, and these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements. The interim report is unaudited.

Note 2 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

All significant accounting principles applied in the consolidated financial statements are described in the Annual Report for 2018 (as published on the Oslo Stock Exchange on March 27, 2019).

From 2019, Mowi has implemented the new accounting standard regarding leases (IFRS 16).

Leasing

The new standard requires capitalization of all leasing agreements with duration exceeding 12 months, whereas the previous regulations only required capitalization of financial leases. The right-of-use asset and liability to be recognized for each leasing agreement is the present value of the lease payments.

  • The Group has implemented IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach, i.e. without restating comparative information, and by recognizing the same amount as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities per January 1 2019. Consequently, opening book value of equity in 2019 was not impacted.
  • Total balance sheet value per June 30 2019 has increased by EUR 346 million related to the implementation of the new standard. The group's bank facility has a covenant of 35% book equity ratio, but the calculation of the ratio is to be adjusted for the effects of IFRS 16. Accordingly, the covenant equity ratio is 56.7% per June 30 2019.
  • In the statement of profit and loss, leasing costs related to IFRS 16 has been replaced by depreciation costs of leasing assets and interest costs from lease liabilities. The positive EBIT effect (both Operational EBIT and Financial EBIT) related to this was EUR 2.3 million in the second quarter, and EUR 3.7 million year to date. In the statement of cash flow, cash outflows related to leases previously included in the cash flow from operations has been replaced by cash outflows related to repayment of lease liabilities included in the cash flow from financing.

RECONCILIATION OF RIGHT-OF-USE

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (IFRS 16)
EUR million Right-of-use assets Liabilities
Opening balance 01.01.2019 373.3 373.3
New contracts in 2019 26.3 26.3
Extensions of existing agreements in 2019 5.6 5.6
Termination of agreements in 2019 (0.7) (0.7)
Depreciation and amortization in 2019 1) (57.4)
Lease payments (down payment and interests) (61.1)
Interest expense 5.6
Currency effects in 2019 (1.5) 3.9
Closing balance 30.06.2019 345.7 352.9

1) Included in the line item "Depreciation and amortization" in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, which has a total amount of EUR -68.1 million in the second quarter of 2019 and EUR -135.0 million year to date.

Split current vs. non-current Liabilities
Non-current leasing liabilities 241.7
Current leasing liabilities 111.2
Closing balance 30.06.2019 352.9

Significant fair value measurements in accordance with IFRS 13:

Biological assets

Biological assets are, in accordance with IAS 41, measured at fair value, unless the fair value cannot be measured reliably. Broodstock and smolt are measured at cost less impairment losses, as the fair value cannot be measured reliably. Fair value of biological assets is calculated based on a cash flow-based present value model, which does not rely on historical cost. Cash inflows are calculated as functions of estimated volume multiplied with estimated price. Fish ready for harvest (mature fish) is valued at expected sales price with a deduction of cost related to harvest, transport etc. Sales costs are not deducted. For fish not ready for harvest (immature fish), the model uses an interpolation methodology where the known data points are the value of the fish when put to sea and when recognized as mature fish.

In accordance with IAS 41.16, a provision for onerous contracts is recorded by assessing if there are contracts in which the unavoidable costs of meeting the Group's obligations under the contract (where fair value adjustment of biological assets is included in the unavoidable costs) exceed the economic benefits expected to be received.

Derivative financial instruments and other shares

Derivative financial instruments (including interest swaps, currency swaps and salmon derivatives) are valued at fair value on Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in which the fair value is calculated by comparing the terms agreed under each derivative contract to the market terms for a similar contract on the valuation date.

Basic Earnings per share:

Basic Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.

Note 3 ESTIMATES AND RISK EXPOSURE

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting principles and recognized amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The most significant estimates relate to the valuation of biological assets and intangible assets. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and are based on the management's best assessment at the time of reporting. All changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements as they occur.

Mowi is exposed to a number of risk factors: Operational risks, strategic risk, reporting risk and compliance risk. The Risk Management section in the Annual Report contains a detailed description of risks and mitigation actions.

Note 4 BUSINESS SEGMENTS

For management purposes, Mowi is organized into three Business Areas: Feed, Farming and Sales & Marketing. Feed and Farming are separate reportable segments. Sales & Marketing is divided in two reportable segments, Markets and Consumer Products.

The performance of the segments is monitored to reach the overall objective of maximizing the Operational EBIT per kg. Consequently, reporting is focused towards measuring and illustrating the overall profitability of harvested volume based on source of origin (Operational EBIT/kg).

The same accounting principles as described for the Group financial statements have been applied for the segment reporting. Inter-segment transfers or transactions are entered into under normal commercial terms and conditions, and the measurement used in the segment reporting is the same as used for the actual transactions.

Unrealized internal margin from sale of fish feed from Feed to Farming is eliminated in the Group financial statements until the fish that consumed the feed is sold. In the segment reporting the internal profit is included for Business Area Feed.

BUSINESS AREAS Feed Farming Sales & Marketing Other Eliminations TOTAL
EUR million Markets 1) Consumer
Products 1)
Q2 2019
External revenue 7.3 18.8 404.8 590.6 0.0 0.0 1 021.4
Internal revenue 103.0 621.1 297.8 5.8 7.5 -1 035.3 0.0
Operational revenue 110.3 639.9 702.6 596.4 7.5 -1 035.3 1 021.4
Derivatives and other items 0.0 0.7 -0.2 -0.7 0.0 -1.2 -1.4
Revenue in profit and loss 110.3 640.6 702.4 595.7 7.5 -1 036.5 1 020.0
Operational EBITDA 2) 4.9 220.5 17.0 10.4 -4.8 0.0 248.0
Operational EBIT 3.0 192.0 16.9 4.9 -5.6 0.0 211.2
Change in unrealized internal margin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -4.0 -4.0
Gain/loss from derivatives 0.0 1.2 -0.9 -1.9 -0.8 0.0 -2.4
Net fair value adjustment on biological assets 0.1 -0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.8
Onerous contract provisions 0.0 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3
Restructuring cost 0.0 0.0 0.0 -19.0 -0.3 0.0 -19.3
Other non-operational items 0.0 -0.5 0.0 -0.3 -0.3 0.0 -1.0
Income from associated companies and joint ventures 0.0 10.2 0.0 0.1 -0.2 0.0 10.1
Impairment losses and write-downs 0.0 -1.2 0.0 -0.2 0.0 0.0 -1.4
EBIT 3.1 202.2 16.0 -16.4 -7.2 -4.0 193.8
Q2 2018
External revenue 1.9 12.6 341.9 532.0 0.0 0.0 888.4
Internal revenue 86.2 503.2 259.1 7.1 5.1 -860.7 0.0
Operational revenue 88.0 515.8 601.1 539.1 5.1 -860.7 888.4
Derivatives and other items 0.0 -3.7 -0.1 -2.0 0.0 3.7 -2.1
Revenue in profit and loss 88.0 512.1 601.0 537.1 5.1 -857.0 886.3
Operational EBITDA 2.7 185.2 9.4 18.2 -2.7 0.0 212.8
Operational EBIT 0.8 156.7 9.3 12.0 -3.6 0.0 175.2
Change in unrealized internal margin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.2 -1.2
Gain/loss from derivatives 0.0 -3.7 -0.1 1.7 2.1 0.0 0.0
Net fair value adjustment on biological assets -0.1 74.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 74.4
Onerous contract provisions 0.0 -3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -3.4
Restructuring cost 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4
Other non-operational items 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Income from associated companies and joint ventures 0.0 9.5 0.0 0.0 -0.1 0.0 9.5
Impairment losses and write-downs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1
EBIT 0.7 233.7 9.7 13.8 -1.5 -1.2 255.0
BUSINESS AREAS Feed Farming Sales & Marketing Other Eliminations TOTAL
EUR million Markets 1) Consumer
Products 1)
YTD Q2 2019
External revenue 12.4 34.8 819.0 1 134.7 0.0 0.0 2 000.9
Internal revenue 171.0 1 244.6 578.5 11.9 13.9 -2 019.8 0.0
Operational revenue 183.4 1 279.4 1 397.5 1 146.6 13.9 -2 019.8 2 000.9
Derivatives and other items 0.0 -2.6 0.1 -0.1 0.0 1.7 -0.8
Revenue in profit and loss 183.4 1 276.8 1 397.5 1 146.5 13.9 -2 018.1 2 000.0
Operational EBITDA 2) 4.1 434.0 31.3 21.4 -9.5 0.0 481.2
Operational EBIT 0.7 376.1 31.1 10.7 -11.2 0.0 407.4
Change in unrealized internal margin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 1.9
Gain/loss from derivatives 0.0 -1.7 -0.6 1.6 -1.5 0.0 -2.2
Net fair value adjustment on biological assets 0.3 33.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 33.6
Onerous contract provisions 0.0 7.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.4
Restructuring cost 0.0 0.0 0.0 -19.0 -0.3 0.0 -19.3
Other non-operational items 0.0 -0.8 0.0 -0.4 -0.3 0.0 -1.5
Income from associated companies and joint ventures 0.0 17.2 0.0 0.1 -0.1 0.0 17.2
Impairment losses and write-downs 0.0 -1.2 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0 -1.4
EBIT 1.0 430.1 30.4 -7.2 -13.3 1.9 443.0
YTD Q2 2018
External revenue 3.1 35.5 656.9 1 055.0 0.0 0.0 1 750.5
Internal revenue 146.5 972.7 506.6 17.4 9.5 -1 652.6 0.0
Operational revenue 149.6 1 008.2 1 163.5 1 072.3 9.5 -1 652.6 1 750.5
Derivatives and other items 0.0 -3.7 -2.6 0.7 0.0 3.9 -1.8
Revenue in profit and loss 149.6 1 004.5 1 160.9 1 073.0 9.5 -1 648.7 1 748.6
Operational EBITDA 0.3 349.8 18.8 46.3 -7.6 0.0 407.6
Operational EBIT -3.5 293.1 18.5 33.9 -9.3 0.0 332.7
Change in unrealized internal margin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2 3.2
Gain/loss from derivatives 0.0 -10.8 -2.7 11.6 8.2 0.0 6.3
Net fair value adjustment on biological assets 0.0 168.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 168.9
Onerous contracts provisions 0.0 -8.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -8.4
Restructuring cost 0.0 -0.9 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.4
Other non-operational items 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1
Income from associated companies and joint ventures 0.0 22.2 0.0 0.0 -0.2 0.0 22.1
Impairment losses and write-downs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2
EBIT -3.5 464.1 16.3 45.7 -1.2 3.2 524.6
BUSINESS AREAS Feed Farming Sales & Marketing Other Eliminations TOTAL
EUR million Markets 1) Consumer
Products 1)
2018
External revenue 15.5 119.5 1 454.2 2 225.2 0.0 0.0 3 814.5
Internal revenue 403.8 2 174.6 1 079.3 30.0 18.8 -3 706.6 0.0
Operational revenue 419.3 2 294.1 2 533.5 2 255.2 18.8 -3 706.6 3 814.5
Derivatives and other items 0.0 -0.5 -2.6 0.0 0.0 0.5 -2.6
Revenue in profit and loss 419.3 2 293.6 2 530.9 2 255.2 18.8 -3 706.1 3 811.9
Operational EBITDA 17.1 742.9 51.0 112.8 -17.6 0.0 906.2
Operational EBIT 9.6 625.2 50.5 88.6 -21.0 0.0 752.8
Change in unrealized internal margin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.9 -5.9
Gain/loss from derivatives 0.0 -0.5 -2.6 0.5 7.0 0.0 4.4
Net fair value adjustment on biological assets 0.5 145.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 146.4
Onerous contract provisions 0.0 -6.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -6.1
Restructuring cost 0.0 -0.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3
Other non-operational items 0.0 -0.8 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0 -1.0
Income from associated companies and joint ventures 0.0 45.7 0.0 0.0 -0.2 0.0 45.5
Impairment losses and write-downs 0.0 -2.8 0.0 -8.2 0.0 0.0 -11.0
EBIT 10.2 806.3 48.3 80.8 -14.1 -5.9 925.4

1) From the first quarter of 2019 the Consumer Products reporting segment includes additional value-added operations in Americas which were previously included in the Markets reporting segment. Comparison figures have been re-presented accordingly.

2) Operational EBITDA excludes the effects of IFRS 16.

Note 5 DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE

BUSINESS AREAS Feed Farming Sales & Marketing TOTAL
EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Geographical markets
Europe 7.0 1.6 14.9 9.3 671.9 614.4 693.8 625.3
Americas 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.3 203.2 158.0 203.6 158.4
Asia 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 94.6 89.2 94.6 89.2
Rest of the world 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 19.4 10.7 19.5 10.9
Revenue from contracts with customers 7.0 1.6 15.5 9.8 989.1 872.3 1 011.6 883.7
Other income 0.3 0.2 3.3 2.8 6.3 1.7 9.9 4.7
External operational revenue 7.3 1.9 18.8 12.6 995.4 874.0 1 021.4 888.4
BUSINESS AREAS Feed Farming Sales & Marketing TOTAL
EUR million YTD 2019 YTD 2018 YTD 2019 YTD 2018 YTD 2019 YTD 2018 YTD 2019 YTD 2018
Geographical markets
Europe 11.9 2.7 27.3 21.6 1 295.7 1 204.8 1 334.9 1 229.1
Americas 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.1 419.8 312.6 420.8 313.7
Asia 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 182.6 169.2 182.6 169.2
Rest of the world 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 42.8 22.9 43.2 23.2
Revenue from contracts with customers 11.9 2.7 28.7 23.1 1 940.9 1 709.5 1 981.5 1 735.2
Other income 0.5 0.4 6.1 12.5 12.8 2.5 19.5 15.3
External operational revenue 12.4 3.1 34.8 35.5 1 953.8 1 712.0 2 000.9 1 750.5
BUSINESS AREAS Feed Farming Sales & Marketing TOTAL
EUR million 2018 Full year 2018 Full year 2018 Full year 2018 Full year
Geographical markets
Europe 13.9 45.4 2 599.4 2 658.8
Americas 0.0 50.0 644.6 694.6
Asia 0.0 0.0 350.9 350.9
Rest of the world 0.0 0.7 47.5 48.2
Revenue from contracts with customers 13.9 96.1 3 642.4 3 752.5
Other income 1.6 23.4 37.1 62.1
External operational revenue 15.5 119.5 3 679.5 3 814.5

Source of revenue

The main source of revenue for the Group is sales of Atlantic salmon, including elaborated products.

The business area Sales & Marketing represents the majority of the Group's external revenue. The revenue distribution for Sales & Marketing according to product categories was as follows in the second quarter of 2019 (second quarter of 2018): Fresh bulk 42% (36%), smoked/marinated 16% (21%), fresh MAP 13% (13%), fresh prepared 15% (12%), frozen prepared 5% (7%), frozen bulk 1% (2%) and other 8% (10%).

The business area Feed sells some feed to external parties. In the second quarter of 2019 (second quarter of 2018), the business area Farming has external revenue of EUR 9.9 million (EUR 5.8 million) related to sales of Atlantic salmon, and also other revenue which includes insurance income and rental income from sales of surplus primary processing capacity.

Note 6 BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

EUR million Norway Scotland Canada Chile Other TOTAL
Fair value adjustment on harvested fish in the statement of comprehensive income
Q2 2019 -136.0 -36.3 -25.2 -27.8 -9.3 -234.6
Q2 2018 -122.1 -13.6 -17.5 -20.1 -4.5 -177.7
YTD Q2 2019 -264.6 -68.0 -44.2 -56.3 -14.4 -447.5
YTD Q2 2018 -214.9 -24.9 -33.4 -31.9 -11.6 -316.6
2018 -480.7 -54.5 -80.9 -69.7 -32.0 -717.8
Fair value adjustment on biological assets in the statement of comprehensive income
Q2 2019 147.8 49.6 7.0 17.7 14.8 237.0
Q2 2018 194.7 23.0 6.2 26.4 4.8 255.0
YTD Q2 2019 290.6 85.8 36.6 44.3 29.5 486.8
YTD Q2 2018 350.5 33.9 34.3 47.1 23.2 489.1
2018 574.8 95.2 83.6 87.3 32.7 873.5
Fair value adjustment on incident based mortality in the statement of comprehensive income
Q2 2019 -2.2 -0.1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -3.2
Q2 2018 -0.8 0.0 -1.3 0.0 -0.8 -2.9
YTD Q2 2019 -3.9 -0.1 -0.1 -0.6 -1.0 -5.7
YTD Q2 2018 -1.0 -0.2 -1.3 0.0 -1.0 -3.5
2018 -3.9 -0.6 -2.9 0.0 -2.0 -9.4
Net fair value adjustment biomass in the statement of comprehensive income
Q2 2019 9.7 13.2 -18.3 -10.4 5.0 -0.8
Q2 2018 71.8 9.5 -12.6 6.2 -0.4 74.4
YTD Q2 2019 22.1 17.8 -7.8 -12.6 14.1 33.6
YTD Q2 2018 134.6 8.9 -0.4 15.2 10.7 168.9
2018 90.2 40.2 -0.3 17.6 -1.3 146.4
Volumes of biomass in sea (1 000 tonnes)
30.06.2019 284.8
31.03.2019 277.4
31.12.2018 305.0
30.06.2018 258.2
Fair value adjustment on biological assets in the statement of financial position
30.06.2019
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 300.2 77.1 64.3 25.7 28.1 495.4
Biomass at cost* 1 109.9
Total biological assets 1 605.4
31.03.2019
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 290.5 66.6 82.3 36.5 23.2 499.1
Biomass at cost* 1 086.7
Total biological assets 1 585.8
31.12.2018
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 278.0 60.0 69.0 38.1 14.0 459.1
Biomass at cost* 1 100.2
Total biological assets 1 559.3

* Includes costs related to seawater, freshwater, broodstock and cleanerfish

Reconciliation of changes in carrying amount of biological assets

Carrying amount as of 31.03.2019 1 585.8
Cost to stock 384.8
Net fair value adjustment
Mortality for fish in sea
-0.8
-9.1
Cost of harvested fish -347.0
Currency translation differences -8.3
Total carrying amount of biological assets as of 30.06.2019 1 605.4
EUR million Norway Scotland Canada Chile Other TOTAL
Price sensitivities effect on fair value
The sensitivities are calculated based on a EUR 0.1 change of the salmon price in all markets.
10.8 2.8 4.4 2.3 0.8 21.1
Onerous contracts provision (included in other current liabilities in the statement of financial position)
31.03.2019 1.4
Change in onerous contracts provision in the statement of comprehensive income -1.3
Currency translation differences 0.0
30.06.2019 0.0

Note 7 EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

EUR million Q1 2019 Q2 2019 YTD 2019
Incident based mortality Mowi Norway 3.1 3.0 6.1
Incident based mortality Mowi Scotland 0.2 0.5 0.6
Incident based mortality Mowi Canada 0.0 1.7 1.7
Incident based mortality Mowi Chile 1.0 0.4 1.3
Incident based mortality Mowi Faroes 0.0 0.0 0.0
Incident based mortality Mowi Ireland 1.7 1.9 3.6
Incident based mortality 5.9 7.5 13.3
Exceptional sea lice mitigation Mowi Norway 20.3 18.3 38.6
Sum exceptional items 26.2 25.8 51.9

Note 8 FINANCIAL ITEMS

EUR million Q2 2019 Q2 2018 YTD Q2 2019 YTD Q2 2018 2018
Interest expenses -15.3 -12.6 -26.3 -22.9 -50.0
Interest expenses leasing (IFRS 16) -2.7 0.0 -5.6 0.0 0.0
Net interest expenses -18.0 -12.6 -31.9 -22.9 -50.0
Net currency effect on long term positions -0.7 -7.8 5.2 -5.8 -2.0
Net currency effects on short term positions 1.1 -5.6 -1.9 -9.9 -11.9
Net currency effects on short term currency hedges 0.1 0.2 2.5 0.1 -4.2
Net currency effects on long term currency hedges -0.9 8.9 11.1 15.4 0.5
Currency effects on leasing (IFRS 16) 1.0 0.0 -5.3 0.0 0.0
Net currency effects 0.7 -4.3 11.7 -0.2 -17.7
Change in fair value financial instruments 4.9 3.3 7.2 7.1 14.6
Change in fair value conversion liability component of
convertible bonds
0.0 -10.5 0.0 -45.7 -142.3
Net other financial items 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 2.3
Other financial items 5.2 -6.9 7.7 -38.4 -125.5
Total financial items -12.1 -23.8 -12.5 -61.5 -193.2

Note 9 SHARE CAPITAL

No of shares Share capital
(EUR million)
Other paid in capital
(EUR million)
Share capital
Issued at the beginning of 2019 516 039 719 404.0 1 251.0
Changes during the period 0 0.0 0.0
Issued at the end of period 1) 516 039 719 404.0 1 251.0
Treasury shares Cost (EUR million)
Treasury shares at the beginning of 2019 0
Treasury shares purchased in the period 485 743 10.2
Treasury shares sold in the period -485 743 -3.9
Treasury shares end of period 0 Trade loss 2) 6.3

1) Per June 30 2019 Mowi ASA had a share capital of NOK 3,870,297,982.50 divided into 516,039,719 shares, each with a par value of NOK 7.50.

2) The trade loss arises from sale of shares under the share option scheme for senior executives from 2015.

Note 10 SHAREHOLDERS

Major shareholders as of 30.06.2019:

Name of shareholder No. of shares %
Geveran Trading Co Ltd 1) 74 551 603 14.45%
Folketrygdfondet 48 108 310 9.32%
Clearstream Banking S.A. 25 438 115 4.93%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 10 916 202 2.12%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 10 660 127 2.07%
Jupiter European Fund 9 795 670 1.90%
Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. 8 256 252 1.60%
Citibank, N.A. 8 134 095 1.58%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 7 188 915 1.39%
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., London 6 872 572 1.33%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 6 463 512 1.25%
UBS Switzerland AG 6 197 393 1.20%
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 5 826 054 1.13%
The Northern Trust Comp, London Br 5 343 932 1.04%
Verdipapirfondet DNB Norge (IV) 4 937 826 0.96%
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., London 4 616 788 0.89%
KLP Aksjenorge Indeks 4 246 305 0.82%
Citibank, N.A. 4 000 000 0.78%
The Bank of New York Mellon 3 812 501 0.74%
BNP Paribas 3 770 975 0.73%
Total 20 largest shareholders 259 137 147 50.22%
Total other 256 902 572 49.78%
Total number of shares 30.06.2019 516 039 719 100.00%

1) In addition to the shares included above Geveran Trading Co Ltd have entered into a Total Return Swap ("TRS") agreement with underlying exposure to 4 000 000 shares in Mowi. Expiry date for the TRS agreement is September 6, 2019 and the TRS price is NOK 207.8547 per share.

Share price development at Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker MOWI)

Forward looking statements

This report may be deemed to include forward-looking statements, such as statements that relate to Mowi's goals and strategies, salmon prices, ability to increase or vary harvest volume, production capacity, future capital expenditures and investments and the expected returns therefrom, trends in the seafood industry, restructuring initiatives, exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, expected research and development expenditures, business prospects and positioning with respect to market, demographic and pricing trends, strategic initiatives, financial target (including ROCE and NIBD), planned operational expenses, product demand and trends, supply trends, expected price levels, and the effects of any extraordinary events and various other matters (including developments with respect to laws, regulations and governmental policies regulating the industry and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations) on Mowi's business and results. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases, such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "may increase," "may fluctuate," "plan," "goal," "target," "strategy," and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would," and "could." Forward-looking statements are Mowi's current estimates or expectations of future events or future results. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated by these statements because the realization of those results is subject to many risks and uncertainties. Mowi ASA's annual report contains additional information about factors that could affect actual results, including: changes to the price of salmon including the value of our biological assets; hedging risks; risks related to fish feed; economic and market risks; environmental risks; operational risks; risks related to escapes, disease and sea lice; product risks; risks related to our acquisitions; financing risks; regulation risks including relating to food safety, the aquaculture industry, processing, competition and anti-corruption; trade restriction risks; litigation risks; tax and accounting risks; strategic and competitive risks; and reputation risks. All forwardlooking statements included in this report are based on information available at the time of the release, and Mowi assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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