Quarterly Report • Feb 28, 2025
Quarterly Report
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In beauƟful Hardanger we have access to the cleanest freshwater from the nearby lake and unlimited fresh seawater from the łord
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BioFish is a Norwegian independent producer of high-quality smolt and postsmolt. The company has a RAS producƟon facility in Ljones close to the Hardangerłord on the west coast of Norway. Numerous Norwegian fish farming sites are located within one day of transport.
BioFish was established in 2016 and has a modern facility where fish health and water environment have been central throughout all decisions in the construcƟon of the producƟon facility.
BioFish holds an aquaculture license for 5 million smolt and a discharge license for 2,200 tons.
| Strategic process iniƟated to explore growth opportuniƟes – update to be o |
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| expected end of second quarter 2025 Milestone contract secured in Q1 2025, bringing total order backlog to 720 tons o |
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| per year for 2025-2027, represenƟng a substanƟal part of expected producƟon | ||||
| 1,693,608 warrants exercised in the fourth exercise period, generaƟng net o proceeds of NOK 1.9 million |
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| KEY FIGURES | ||||
| Amounts in NOK 1,000 | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 |
| Total revenue | 12 225 | - | 48 890 | 47 684 |
| Total expenses | 20 691 | 11 517 | 71 453 | 57 840 |
| Operating result (EBITDA) | -5 288 | -8 517 | -9 870 | -3 906 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | -8 467 | -11 517 | -22 563 | -10 156 |
| Result before tax | -10 473 | -13 110 | -29 587 | -12 325 |
| Tax expense | - | -313 | - | -313 |
| Result for the period | -10 473 | -12 797 | -29 587 | -12 012 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 49 000 | 52 000 | 49 000 | 52 000 |
| Equity ratio (%) | 69.6 | 75.2 | 69.6 | 75.2 |

The company delivered 155 tons of smolt in the quarter, resulƟng in total revenue of NOK 12.2 million. In the comparable period of 2023, the company had no deliveries, and consequently no revenues for the period.
For the full-year period, deliveries of 523 tons of smolt and post-smolt resulted in revenues of NOK 48.9 million, compared with NOK 47.7 million in 2023 when 450 tons were delivered. The 2024 revenues were negaƟvely affected by two one-off deliveries at relaƟvely low prices.
Cost of goods sold totalled NOK 11.3 million in the fourth quarter, an increase from NOK 1.6 million in fourth quarter 2023, driven by increased sales in the period.
For the full-year period, cost of goods sold totalled NOK 34.9 million, compared with NOK 37.3 million in the prior-year period.
Salaries and personnel expenses totalled NOK 3.6 million in the fourth quarter, down from NOK 4.1 million in fourth quarter 2023. The reducƟon is a result of organisaƟonal improvements. For the fullyear period, salaries and personnel expenses totalled NOK 15.1 million in 2024 compared to NOK 7.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase is resulƟng from reduced capitalisaƟon of expenses offset by the effect of organisaƟonal improvements.
Other operaƟng expenses in the fourth quarter were NOK 2.6 million, compared with NOK 2.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The reducƟon was mainly driven by cost savings.
For the full-year period, other operaƟng expenses totalled NOK 8.8 million, compared with NOK 6.7 million in the prior-year period. The increase is a result of lower capitalisaƟon of expenses and higher acƟvity, partly offset by cost savings.
DepreciaƟon charges were NOK 3.2 million in the quarter, compared with NOK 3.0 million in the same period of 2023. For the full-year period, depreciaƟon charges were NOK 12.7 million compared to NOK 6.3 million in the prior-year period, an increase resulƟng from the compleƟon of the construcƟon of the facility.
Net financial costs were NOK 2.0 million in the quarter, compared with NOK 1.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase was driven by increased use of the revolving credit facility. For the full-year period, net financial costs were NOK 7.0 million, compared with NOK 2.2 million last year, an increase primarily driven by reduced capitalisaƟon of interest expenses.
The company reported no tax expenses in the quarter, compared to reported tax expenses of NOK 0.3 million in the same period in 2023.
The result for the quarter ended at negaƟve NOK 10.5 million, compared with a loss of NOK 12.8 million in the same period in 2023.
For the full-year period, the result was negaƟve NOK 29.6 million, compared with a loss of NOK 12.0 million for 2023.
Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were NOK 3.2 million, compared with NOK 1.3 million at yearend 2023.
At the end of the quarter, interest-bearing longterm debt was NOK 49.0 million, compared to NOK 52.0 million at year-end 2023.
Total equity at 31 December 2024 was NOK 188.2 million, resulƟng in an equity raƟo of 69.6 per cent, compared with NOK 195.0 million at year-end 2023.

Cash flow from operaƟons was NOK 2.2 million in the fourth quarter, compared with negaƟve NOK 20.5 million in the same period of 2023. The change in cash flow from operaƟons was driven by increased producƟon.
For the full-year period, cash flow from operaƟons was negaƟve NOK 10.4 million, compared with negaƟve NOK 19.1 million in 2023.
Cash flows from investments in the facility and related machinery totalled NOK 7.7 million in the fourth quarter, and NOK 13.4 million for the fullyear period, primarily related to the acquisiƟon of land where the faciliƟes are located (see note 2).
Net cash flow from financing acƟviƟes was posiƟve NOK 8.4 million in the quarter, driven by increased use of the revolving credit facility, compared to a negaƟve NOK 2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
For the full-year period, net cash flow from financing acƟviƟes was posiƟve NOK 25.8 million, including net cash proceeds from new equity of NOK 14.3 million arising from the exercise of warrants. Net cash flow from financing acƟviƟes was posiƟve NOK 63.2 million in 2023.
Net cash flow for the fourth quarter ended at posiƟve NOK 2.8 million, compared with negaƟve NOK 27.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net cash flow for the full-year period ended at posiƟve NOK 2.0 million, up from negaƟve NOK 1.6 million in 2023, when NOK 69.0 million were raised in a private placement.
AŌer year-end, the board of directors of BioFish iniƟated a process to explore strategic alternaƟves for the company. The purpose of the strategic review is to evaluate structures and opportuniƟes that could accelerate the company's growth and/ or enhance shareholder value, without this entailing the need for capital raising.
In February 2025, a milestone contract was secured with a long-standing customer for the delivery of approximately 1.2 million post-smolt per year in 2026 and 2027 with an average weight of 600 grams. Together with previously announced contracts, the scope of this agreement brings total confirmed annual sales to approximately 720 tons for 2025, 2026 and 2027. The agreement also includes an intenƟon between the parƟes to discuss addiƟonal deliveries.
Also in February 2025, 1,693,608 warrants were exercised generaƟng net proceeds of NOK 1.9 million.
With a strong track record when it comes to biological performance, BioFish is a trusted supplier of highquality smolt and post-smolt. Located in PO3, Norway's farming region with the highest salmon farming density, BioFish benefits from strong and increasing demand for smolt and post-smolt in the area. Furthermore, the traffic light system drives the need for salmon farmers to opƟmise their MAB capacity and flexibility at sites. The sea temperatures in the region further increase the demand for robust smolt.
In 2024 and 2025, BioFish secured mulƟple long-term agreements with top-Ɵer salmon farmers and strengthened its reputaƟon as a supplier of high-quality smolt and post-smolt. BioFish ended the year with a posiƟve financial posiƟon with no need for capital raising given planned operaƟons and investments.
For 2025, sales volumes are targeted to rise to 900–1,100 tons. Volume growth from scheduled deliveries, combined with operaƟonal and organisaƟonal improvements nearing compleƟon, are expected to improve the company's cash posiƟon, and generate posiƟve cash flow and net profits already in Q1 2025 and onwards.

Torbjørn Gjelsvik Chair
Bent-Are Brunes Ratvik Director
Margrethe Sæbø Smith Director
KjeƟl Grønskag Director
Jens-Julius Ramdahl Nygaard Director
Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud Chief ExecuƟve Officer

(Unaudited figures in NOK 1,000)
| Q4 24 | Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 | |
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| Total revenue | 12 225 | 48 890 | 47 684 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 11 256 | 1 626 | 34 877 | 37 330 |
| Salaries and personnel expenses | 3 638 | 4 119 | 15 091 | 7564 |
| Other operating expenses | 2618 | 2772 | 8 793 | 6 696 |
| Total operating expenses | 17 512 | 8 517 | 58 761 | 21 290 |
| Operating result (EBITDA) | -5 288 | -8 517 | -9 870 | -3 906 |
| Depreciation | 3 179 | 3 000 | 12 693 | 6 250 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | -8 467 | -11 517 | -22 563 | -10 156 |
| Net interest expenses | -1 979 | -1 583 | -7031 | -1 770 |
| Net agio | -27 | -10 | 7 | -399 |
| Net financial items | -2 006 | -1 593 | -7 024 | -2 169 |
| Result before tax | -10 473 | -13 110 | -29 587 | -12 325 |
| Tax expense | -313 | -313 | ||
| Result for the period | -10 473 | -12 797 | -29 587 | -12 012 |

| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Unaudited figures in NOK 1,000) |
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| 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 | 31.12.2023 | ||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Total tangible fixed assets | 242 805 | 229 696 | 233 546 | |
| Total non-current assets | 242 806 | 229 696 | 233 546 | |
| Biological assets | 18 539 | 20 975 | 11 998 | |
| Other inventories | 3 073 | 5 003 | 486 | |
| Account receivables | 1 405 | 10 584 | - | |
| Other receivables | 1 186 | 1 879 | 11 948 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3 236 | 410 | 1 281 | |
| Total current assets | 27 438 | 38 851 | 25 713 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 270 244 | 268 547 | 259 259 | |
| 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 | 31.12.2023 | ||
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Paid in equity | 235 179 | 227 190 | 212 326 | |
| Earned equity | -46 966 | -36 840 | -17 379 | |
| Total equity | 188 213 | 190 350 | 194 947 | |
| Long term debt | ||||
| Loans from credit institutions | 49 000 | 50 000 | 52 000 | |
| Total other long term debt | 49 000 | 50 000 | 52 000 | |
| Short term debt | ||||
| Bank overdraft | 21 550 | 10 000 | - | |
| Account payables | 8 698 | 12 567 | 9 253 | |
| Public duties | 462 | 532 | 288 | |
| Other short-term liabilities | 2 321 | 5 098 | 2 771 | |
| Total short-term debt | 33 030 | 28 197 | 12 312 | |
| Total debt | 82 030 | 78 197 | 64 312 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND DEBT | 270 244 | 268 547 | 259 259 |

| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
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| (Unaudited figures in NOK 1,000) | ||||
| Q4 24 | Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities Result before tax |
- 10 473 |
- 13 110 |
- 29 587 |
- 17 825 |
| Depreciation | 3 179 | 3 000 | 12 693 | 6 250 |
| Change in inventory and biological assets | 4 366 | - 4 540 |
- 9 128 |
7 927 |
| Change in account receivables | 9 179 | 3 297 | - 1 405 |
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| Change in account payables | - 3 869 |
1 276 | - 555 |
- 5 228 |
| Items reclassified as financing activities | 1 979 | 1 583 | 7 031 | 1 770 |
| Other changes | - 2 151 |
- 12 035 |
10 487 | - 12 087 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 2 209 | - 20 529 |
- 10 465 |
- 19 143 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||
| Net investment in fixed assets | - 7 739 |
- 3 888 |
- 13 402 |
- 45 630 |
| Net cash flows from investing activities | - 7 739 |
- 3 888 |
- 13 402 |
- 45 630 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||
| Repayment of long term debt | - 1 000 |
- 1 000 |
- 3 000 |
- 4 000 |
| Change in bank overdraft | 11 550 | - | 21 550 | - |
| New equity | - 215 |
- | 14 303 | 68 986 |
| Net interest expenses | - 1 979 |
- 1 583 |
- 7 031 |
- 1 770 |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | 8 355 | - 2 583 |
25 822 | 63 216 |
| Net cash flows for the period | 2 826 | - 27 000 |
1 955 | - 1 557 |
| Cash at the beginning of period | 410 | 28 281 | 1 281 | 2 838 |
| Cash at the end of period | 3 236 | 1 281 | 3 236 | 1 281 |

The interim consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required by NGAAP in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group´s Annual Financial Statements 2023. 2024 2023
| Note 1: Accounting principles | |||
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| for small enterprises and NRS 11. | This report is prepared according to Norwegian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (NGAAP) standard | ||
| 2023. | The interim consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required by NGAAP in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group´s Annual Financial Statements |
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| All amounts are in NOK 1 000 if not otherwise stated. | |||
| All figures are unaudited, except for year-end figures (last year). | |||
| Note 2 - Fixed assets | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Opening balance 1.1. | 233 546 | 193 916 | |
| Additions | 21 952 | 45 880 | |
| Disposals | - | - | |
| Depreciation* | -12 693 | -6 250 | |
| Closing balance 31.12. | 242 805 | 233 546 | |
| * estimate | |||
| In 1Q 2023, BioFish entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Biofish Land AS from the Seller Biofish Aquafarms AS, a company that owns the land where the BioFish facility is located. The transacƟon was seƩled |
In 1Q 2023, BioFish entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Biofish Land AS from the Seller Biofish Aquafarms AS, a company that owns the land where the BioFish facility is located. The transacƟon was seƩled through the issuance of 8.5 million shares, 8.5 million warrants and repayment of net debt of approximately NOK 3.9 million in Biofish Land AS. The transacƟon was completed in December 2024.
BioFish recognises and measures biological assets (smolt) at cost. Cost on stock is historic costs after expensed mortality.

| Note 4 – Equity | ||||
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| Paid in | Earned | |||
| capital | equity | TOTAL | ||
| Equity at 1.1.24 | 212 326 | -17 379 | 194 947 | |
| Net result for the period | - | -29 587 | -29 587 | |
| New equity (net of expenses) | 22 853 | - | 22 853 | |
| Equity at 31.12.24 | 235 179 | -46 966 | 188 213 | |
| Equity at 1.1.23 | 143 340 | 133 | 143 473 | |
| Net result for the period | - | -17 512 | -17 512 | |
| New equity (net of expenses) | 68 986 | - | 68 986 | |
| Equity at 31.12.23 | 212 326 | -17 379 | 194 947 | |
| Note 5 - Share capital and shareholder information | ||||
| Shareholder | Number of shares | Shareholding | ||
| Awilco AS | 15 281 946 | 13,86 % | ||
| Odfjell Land AS | 13 234 686 | 12,00 % | ||
| Biofish Aquafarm AS | 11 077 410 | 10,04 % | ||
| Stoksund AS | 10 141 000 | 9,20 % | ||
| Helgø Invest AS | 3 305 000 | 3,00 % | ||
| Monaco Invest AS | 3 200 000 | 2,90 % | ||
| Number of shares Shareholding 15 281 946 13,86 % 13 234 686 12,00 % 11 077 410 10,04 % 10 141 000 9,20 % 3 305 000 3,00 % 3 200 000 2,90 % 3 200 000 2,90 % 3 000 000 2,72 % 2 915 899 2,64 % 2 840 696 2,58 % 2 535 010 2,30 % 2 401 254 2,18 % 2 233 996 2,03 % 2 215 571 2,01 % 2 000 000 1,81 % 1 744 665 1,58 % 1 700 644 1,54 % 913 994 0,83 % 882 228 0,80 % |
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| Shareholder Awilco AS Odfjell Land AS Biofish Aquafarm AS Stoksund AS Helgø Invest AS Monaco Invest AS Yme Fish AS Tigerstaden Marine AS Nordnet Livsforsikring AS Ubs Switzerland AG Profond AS Ole Fredrik Skulstad Asteroidebakken AS Jaras Invest AS Yme Holding AS Millennium Falcon AS Nordnet Bank AB Trapesa AS First Partners Holding 16 AS |
| Note 5 - Share capital and shareholder information |
| Vh Eiendom Og Invest AS 829 321 0,75 % |
| Total 20 largest shareholders 85 653 320 77,67 % |
| Others 24 631 738 22,33 % |
| Total 110 285 058 100,00 % |
Biofish Holding AS had a total of 110 285 058 shares issued at 31 December 2024.

Interest bearing debt totalling NOK 49 000 000 is due in January 2027.
The loan has quarterly instalments of NOK 1 000 000.
The Group has a bank overdraŌ facility of NOK 33 000 000, of which NOK 21 550 000 was drawn at 31 December 2024.
Deferred tax asset of NOK 14 500 000 at 31 December 2024 has not been recognised in the balance sheet as the Group has been in a start-and build-up phase.

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