Quarterly Report • May 19, 2025
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Q1 2025
Faroese Company Registration No. 1724 www.bakkafrost.com
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| Highlights 2 |
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| Summary3 | |
| Outlook and Operational Performance 4 |
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| Financial Performance7 | |
| Income Statement 7 |
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| Statement of Financial Position7 | |
| Cash Flow 8 |
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| FOF Segment 9 |
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| Freshwater Segments10 | |
| Freshwater – Faroe Islands 10 |
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| Freshwater – Scotland10 |
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| Farming Segments 11 |
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| Farming – Faroe Islands11 |
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| Farming – Scotland11 |
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| Services 12 |
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| Sales & Other 12 |
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| Risks 12 |
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| Events after the 13 |
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| Reporting Period 13 |
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| Statement by the Management and the Board of Directors on the Interim Report 14 |
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| Consolidated Income Statement 15 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 15 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 16 |
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| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 17 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 18 |
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| Notes to the Accounts 19 |
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| Contacts 24 |
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| Appendix – Performance FO vs SCT 25 |
| Q1 | Q1 | |
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| DKK 1,000,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| INCOME STATEMENT | ||
| Group - Operating revenue | 1,899 | 2,206 |
| Group - Operational EBIT* | 505 | 710 |
| Group - OP. EBITDA | 694 | 879 |
| Group - EBIT | 52 | 528 |
| Group - Profit for the period | -6 | 401 |
| ------------------- FOF - Operating Revenue |
487 | 739 |
| FOF - Operational EBITDA | 71 | 183 |
| FOF - Operational EBITDA margin | 15% | 25% |
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| Freshwater FO - Operating Revenue | 154 | 98 |
| Freshwater FO - Operating EBIT | 56 | 22 |
| Freshwater FO - Operating EBIT Margin | 37% | 22% |
| Freshwater FO - Operating / KG (DKK)**** | 42.11 | 25.06 |
| Freshwater FO - Operating / KG (NOK)**** ------------------- |
65.75 | 38.36 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operating Revenue | 15 | 31 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operating EBIT | 1 | -34 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operating EBIT Margin | 8% | -112% |
| Freshwater SCT - Operating EBIT / KG (DKK)**** | 12.33 | -178.98 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operating EBIT / KG (NOK)**** | 19.26 | -274.00 |
| ------------------- Farming FO - Operating Revenue |
1,211 | 1,168 |
| Farming FO - Operating EBIT | 287 | 472 |
| Farming FO - Operating EBIT Margin | 24% | 40% |
| Farming FO - Operating EBIT / KG (DKK) | 15.15 | 33.03 |
| Farming FO - Operating EBIT / KG (NOK) | 23.65 | 50.56 |
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| Farming SCT - Operating Revenue | 424 | 537 |
| Farming SCT - Operating EBIT | 16 | 24 |
| Farming SCT - Operating EBIT Margin | 4% | 5% |
| Farming SCT - Operating EBIT / KG (DKK) | 2.53 | 3.35 |
| Farming SCT - Operating EBIT / KG (NOK) | 3.95 | 5.13 |
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| Services - Operating Revenue | 219 | 259 |
| Services - Operating EBIT | 38 | 26 |
| Services - Operating EBIT Margin | 17% | 10% |
| Services - Operating EBIT / KG (DKK) | 1.51 | 1.22 |
| Services - Operating EBIT / KG (NOK) ------------------- |
2.35 | 1.87 |
| Sales & Other - Operating Revenue | 2,962 | 2,850 |
| Sales & Other - Operating EBIT | 42 | -2 |
| Sales & Other - Operating EBIT Margin | 1% | 0% |
| Sales & Other - Operating EBIT / KG (DKK) | 1.65 | -0.11 |
| Sales & Other - Operating EBIT / KG (NOK) | 2.57 | -0.16 |
| ------------------- NOK/DKK (average) |
64.04 | 65,32 |
| Q1 | Q1 | |
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| DKK 1,000,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOW | ||
| Total Assets** | 18,054 | 17,674 |
| Equity** | 11,110 | 11,157 |
| Equity ratio** | 62% | 63% |
| Net interest-bearing debt** | 2,788 | 3,000 |
| Cash flow from operations | 590 | 676 |
| Cash flow from financing | -516 | -278 |
| PROFITABILITY | ||
| Basic earnings per share (DKK) | -0.10 | 6.77 |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | -0.10 | 6.77 |
| ROCE*** | 3.0% | 4.1% |
| NIBD/OP. EBITDA | 4.02 | 3.41 |
| VOLUMES | ||
| Harvested Faroe Islands (tgw) | 18,914 | 14,294 |
| Harvested Scotland (tgw) | 6,286 | 7,263 |
| Total Harvest | 25,200 | 21,557 |
| Farming FO transferred to VAP (tgw) | 4,393 | 3,296 |
| VAP produced (tgw) | 4,101 | 3,256 |
| Sold feed tonnes | 31,338 | 27,046 |
| Internal feed sales tonnes | 30,942 | 26,875 |
| Smolt transferred thousand Faroe Islands (pcs) | 3,180 | 2,093 |
| Smolt transferred thousand Scotland (pcs) | 582 | 1,583 |
| Total smolt release | 3,762 | 3.676 |
* Aligned for fair value adjustment of biomass, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax – refer to Note 10.
** Comparing figures from end 2024
*** Return on average capital employed, based on operational EBIT – refer to Note 10.
**** Calculated EBIT per KG transferred smolt
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year).
The Bakkafrost Group delivered a total operational EBIT of DKK 505 million (DKK 710 million) in Q1 2025 and made a result of DKK -6 million (DKK 401 million). According to Bakkafrost's revised segment structure, the business segment's operational EBIT/EBITDA were as follows:
| Q1 | Q1 |
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| 2025 | 2024 |
| 71 | 183 |
| 56 | 22 |
| 1 | -34 |
| 287 | 472 |
| 16 | 24 |
| 38 | 26 |
| 42 | -2 |
During Q1 2025, the FOF segment sourced 109,502 tonnes (136,874 tonnes) of raw material. The Operational EBIT margin was 13% (24%), and fish feed sales amounted to 31,338 tonnes (27,046 tonnes).
In Q1 2025, the Freshwater segments in the Faroe Islands and Scotland transferred a total of 3.8 million (3.7 million) smolts combined:
In Q1 2025, the Freshwater FO segment made an operational EBIT per kg transferred smolt of DKK 42.11 (DKK 25.06), corresponding to NOK 65.75 (NOK 38.36). The Freshwater SCT segment made an operational EBIT per kg transferred smolt of DKK 12.33 (DKK -178.98), corresponding to NOK 19.26 (NOK -274.00).
The Farming segments achieved lower prices in Q1 2025 than in Q1 2024. The Farming segments had higher volumes in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024. In Q1 2025, the Farming SCT segment had incident-based costs of DKK 8 million (DKK 18 million).
The total combined harvest in Q1 2025 of the farming segments in the Faroe Islands and Scotland was 25,200 tonnes gutted weight (21,557 tgw):
In Q1 2025, the Farming FO segment made an operational EBIT per kg of DKK 15.15 (DKK 33.03), corresponding to NOK 23.65 (NOK 50.56). The Farming SCT segment made an operational EBIT per kg of DKK 2.53 (DKK 3.35), corresponding to NOK 3.95 (NOK 5.13).
The Services segment made an operational EBIT per kg of DKK 1.51 (DKK 1.22), corresponding to NOK 2.35 (NOK 1.87). The operational EBIT margin for the segment was 17% (10%).
The Sales & Other segment had a revenue of DKK 2,962 million (2,850 million) and an operational EBIT margin of - 1% (0%). The operational EBIT per kg was DKK 1.65 (DKK -0.11), corresponding to NOK 2.57 (NOK -0.16).
The performance related to the Faroe Islands and Scotland as a region can be found in the Appendix.
The long-term goal of the Board of Directors is that 30-50% of earnings per share shall be paid out as a dividend. Bakkafrost's financial position is strong, with a solid balance sheet, a competitive operation, and available credit facilities. The Annual General Meeting convened on April 30 2025, decided to pay out a dividend of DKK 8.44 (NOK 13.37) per share. The total dividend of DKK 501 million (NOK 781 million) will be paid out on or around May 21 2025.
The supply of salmon increased 5.3% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, incl. inventory movements. Without inventory movements, the supply increase was 8.4%, according to the latest estimate from Kontali Analyse.
Salmon reference prices (in NOK) for 4-5kg superior salmon were 18.1% lower this quarter compared to Q1 2024. The price reduction was largely driven by increased supply resulting from improved biology in Norway. Most of the other producing regions contributed to the supply growth, except Canada.
The global supply is expected to increase around 7% in H1 2025. In H2 2025, the global supply is expected to grow around 6%, compared to H2 2024. For the full year 2025, the global supply is expected grow around 6-7%.
Overall, the salmon market has been affected by larger than expected supply. Improved biology in Norway has also led to lower share of production fish being sold to the market. These factors impacted the market dynamics in the quarter leading to lower salmon prices, compared to previous years.
Bakkafrost has a strong focus on ensuring a well-balanced flow to the different markets to increase diversification and mitigate market risk. Bakkafrost operates in the main salmon markets, Europe, the USA, and the Far East. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Bakkafrost has stopped all trading with Russia.
The biological performance in Q1 2025 in the Faroese farming operation continued showing strong performance. Harvest weights have been high and sea lice levels well under control. Feeding, growth and survivability rates have all have been high. These positive trends indicate strong future performance as the fish are expected to thrive and contribute significantly to the operation's success.
The Faroese freshwater operation is continuing to increase the production volume of large high-quality smolt. The capacity utilization is expected to continue growing, leading to increased production volume. The volume is projected to rise slightly in 2025, with smolt weights a bit higher than in 2024. The current hatchery capacity in the Faroes allows for an annual smolt production of 9,000 tonnes, equalling 18 million smolt of 500g. This will increase to 24 million smolt of 500g when the ongoing construction of the new hatchery in Skálavík will be finished late 2026. The construction of the hatchery progresses according to plan.
In Q1 2025, the average weight of transferred smolt in the Faroe Islands was 421g, which is 10% higher than in 2024.
The farming operation in Scotland has performed strongly in Q1 2025. Mortality levels are normally lower in the first quarter than the rest of the year. This has also been the case in this quarter. Overall, the health condition of the fish has been good. Sea lice levels have been managed well and average harvest weights have been exceptionally high.
As earlier announced, Bakkafrost is following a de-risking strategy for the Scottish marine farming in 2025, similar to 2024. Bakkafrost expects to harvest around 67% of the annual volume in H1 2025 with good average weights. Ahead of Q3, harvest weights will probably reduce as some sites are emptied to reduce risk.
During 2025, the biomass at sea will gradually change character, transitioning to be based on high-quality smolt. This strategic shift is expected to enhance overall fish health and growth rates, leading to a more robust and sustainable aquaculture environment.

In the Scottish freshwater operation, the main priority is to ensure a steadily growing output of large high-quality smolt from Applecross which is currently in the ramp-up phase to deliver fish above 200g in 2025. This is not a straight-line development, but a delicate and gradual process involving some level of risk which reduces as the operation is finetuned, and all procedures executed at least once. Production volume and smolt release will increase throughout the year and into 2026. With the new Applecross 5 module now in production, the production capacity is around 3,500 tonnes of smolt annually. This capacity will be utilised to make Bakkafrost self-sufficient with around 14 million high-quality smolt of 250g.
Another priority in 2025 is the completion of the Applecross phase 6 and 7, which will improve the biosecurity in the smolt production and add flexibility.
In Q1 2025, the average weight of transferred smolt from Applecross in Scotland was 232g, which is 80% higher than in Q1 2024. The average smolt weight for all of Bakkafrost's smolt release in Scotland in the quarter was 169g, which is 40% higher than in Q1 2024.
Bakkafrost's expected smolt transfer in 2025 in the Faroe Islands is around 18.5 million smolts with an average weight of around 430g. In Scotland, the smolt transfer in 2025 is expected to be around 10.0 million smolts with an average
weight of above 200g. The number and average weight of smolts transferred are key elements of predicting Bakkafrost's future production.
| Million smolt transferred |
'25e | '24 | '23 | '22 | '21 | '20 |
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| FO | 18.5 | 17.1 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| SCT | 10.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 10.4 |
| Avg. weight (g) | ||||||
| FO | 430 | 410 | 396 | 345 | 376 | 320 |
| SCT | 200 | 109 | 117 | 107 | 95 | 88 |
In 2025, Bakkafrost expects to harvest around 77,000 tonnes gutted weight in the Faroe Islands and 20,000 tonnes gutted weight in Scotland, giving a total of around 97,000 tonnes gutted weight. The quarterly harvest profile is outlined in in the table below. Biological, environmental and market conditions can affect the expected harvest profile.
Expected harvest profile in 2025 as a % of total harvest pr. region:
| Region | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| FO | 25% | 19% | 29% | 27% |
| SCT | 31% | 36% | 16% | 16% |
The estimates for harvest volumes and smolt transfers in both geographies are dependent on biological development.
Bakkafrost's highly flexible value chain includes state-of-theart VAP processing capacity, which enables the company to adapt effectively to rapidly changing market situations.
As a result of changes in the Faroese revenue tax, Bakkafrost has adjusted the strategy for contracted VAP (Value-Added Products) to reduce contract exposure.
For 2025, Bakkafrost intends to sign contracts covering around 15-20% of the expected harvest volumes in the Faroe Islands and Scotland combined.
The outlook of fishmeal and fish oil production is dependent on the availability of raw materials.
The ICES 2025 recommendation for blue whiting is 1,447 thousand tonnes, which represents a -5.4% decrease from the recommendation for 2024.
In 2025 Bakkafrost expects similar production volumes of fishmeal and fish oil as in 2025.
Bakkafrost expects the feed production at Havsbrún to be around 150,000 tonnes in 2025. Close to all of this will be sold internally to Bakkafrost's Faroese and Scottish Farming segments.
On the Capital Markets Day on 6 June 2023, Bakkafrost announced a 6.3bn DKK investment plan for 2024-2028. The investrments will enable a transformation of the operation in Scotland and provide sustainable growth in the Faroe Islands as well as Scotland.
The main purpose of the investments in Scotland is to replicate Bakkafrost's successful operation in the Faroe Islands. A part of this is to implement Bakkafrost's large smolt strategy in Scotland, which is achieved through building sufficient and energy-efficient hatchery capacity. The 2024-2028 investment plan includes projects to build hatchery capacity to produce above 15 million large smolts annually. Having large smolt in Scotland will transform the performance, lower the biological risk and increase harvest volumes. In addition to building hatchery capacity, Bakkafrost plans to strengthen the processing capabilities and increase flexibility in operation. Bakkafrost will also invest in more service vessel capacity to improve the mitigation of biological risk and improve the cost of operation. Further, Bakkafrost will make investments in marine site development.
The investments in the Faroe Islands include increasing annual hatchery production capacity to around 24 million smolts at 500g, cost-efficient repurposing of old hatcheries into broodstock operation, expansion of feed production capacity and obtaining growth through optimization of existing sites and new technology.
With the investment plan, Bakkafrost expects to sustainably grow the total annual harvest volumes to 165,000 tonnes in 2028. Over the same period, the total annual production capacity in Bakkafrost's value chain will reach 200,000 tonnes gutted weight.
2024-2028 6.3bn DKK Investment programme vs. 2022-2026 6.2bn DKK investment programme (DKK 1,000)

2024-2028 Investment programme per category (DKK 1,000)

Since the announcement of the 2024-2028 investment plan, Bakkafrost has decided to change the priority of some of the investment projects in Scotland, including the second planned hatchery at Fairlie and new processing facility. Consequently, the capex spend in 2024 and 2025 is expected to reduce around 800 mDKK in total, compared to the investment levels announced in the 2024-2028 investment plan.
Bakkafrost will host the next Capital Markets Day on 16- 17 June 2025 in the Faroe Islands.
The global salmon product market's long -term balance is likely to favour Bakkafrost. Bakkafrost has a long value chain and a cost -efficient production of high -quality salmon products and will likely maintain financial flexibility going forward.
In March 2022, Bakkafrost secured a 700 mEUR sustainability -linked credit facility (expandable by 150 mEUR) with a 5 -year term and 2 -year extension options which have been executed. This facility, along with Bakkafrost's strong equity ratio, bolsters the Group's financial strength for organic growth and cost reduction in Scotland, while also facilitating M&A and future organic growth opportunities, and upholding an unchanged dividend policy .
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year).
The Group's operating revenue amounted to DKK 1,899 million (DKK 2,206 million) in Q1 2025.
The Group's operational EBIT was DKK 505 million (DKK 710 million) in Q1 2025.
The fair value adjustment of the Group's biological assets amounted to DKK -376 million (DKK -70 million) in Q1 2025.
The revenue tax amounted to DKK -79 million (DKK -112 million) in Q1 2025.
Net taxes amounted to DKK 31 million (DKK -81 million) in Q1 2025.
The result for Q1 2025 was DKK -6 million (DKK 401 million).
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the end of last year).
The Group's total assets amounted to DKK 18,054 million (DKK 17,674 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Intangible assets amounted to DKK 4,516 million (DKK 4,518 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Property, plant, and equipment amounted to DKK 6,873 million (DKK 6,733 million) at the end of Q1 2025. In Q1 2025, the purchase of property, plant, and equipment amounts to DKK 297 million compared to DKK 227 million same quarter last year.
Right-of-use assets amounted to DKK 987 million (DKK 321 million) in Q1 2025.
Biological assets' carrying amount (fair value) amounted to DKK 2,721 million (DKK 3,139 million) at the end of Q1 2025. Compared to year-end 2024, biological assets have decreased. A fair value adjustment amount to DKK -4 million (DKK 373 million) at the end of Q1 2025 is included in the carrying amount of the biological assets.
Inventories amounted to DKK 809 million (DKK 671 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Total receivables, including long-term receivables, financial derivatives, and deferred tax assets, amounted to DKK 1,576 million (DKK 1,478 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Total cash and cash equivalents amounted to DKK 250 million (DKK 481 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
The Group's equity amounted to DKK 11,110 million (DKK 11,157 million) at the end of Q1 2025. The change in equity consists primarily of the result for 2024.
Total non-current liabilities amounted to DKK 5,948 million (DKK 5,751 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Deferred and other taxes amounted to DKK 2,005 million (DKK 2,037 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Long-term interest-bearing debt was DKK 3,039 million (DKK 3,481 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
Leasing debt amounted to DKK 998 million (DKK 299 million) at the end of Q1 2025.
At the end of Q1 2025, the Group's total current liabilities were DKK 995 million (DKK 766 million). The current liabilities consist of short-term leasing debt and accounts payable, tax payable and other debt.
The equity ratio was 62% at the end of Q1 2025, compared to 63% at the end of 2024.
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year).
The cash flow from operations was DKK 590 million (DKK 676 million) in Q1 .
The cash flow from investment activities amounted to DKK -304 (DKK -238 million) in Q1 2025. The primary investments have been in new and current hatcheries and the new feed line.
The cash flow from financing activities totalled DKK -516 million (DKK -278 million) in Q1 2025.
In Q1 2025, the net change in cash flow amounted to DKK -230 million (DKK 161 million).
The net interest -bearing debt amounted to DKK 2,788 million at the end of Q1 2025, compared to DKK 3,000 million at year -end 2024 .
Unused committed credit facilities amounted to DKK 2,598 million at end of Q1 2025, compared to DKK 2,386 million at year -end 2024. In addition, the Group has an accordion of EUR 150 million (EUR 150 million), which is the same as at end of 2024 .
Fishmeal, fish oil and fish feed involve the production and sale of fishmeal, fish oil and fish feed. The production of fishmeal, fish oil and fish feed are operated by Bakkafrost's subsidiary Havsbrún, located in Fuglafjørður. Fishmeal and oil are sold externally, but also used internally to produce fish feed for the Farming and Freshwater segments.
| Q1 | Q1 | ||
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| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 486,984 | 738,590 | -34% |
| EBIT | 64,712 | 176,865 | -63% |
| Operational EBIT | 64,629 | 176,865 | -63% |
| Operational EBITDA | 71,345 | 183,448 | -61% |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 13% | 24% | |
| Operational EBITDA-margin | 15% | 25% | |
| Volumes (tonnes) | |||
| Total Feed sold | 31,338 | 27,046 | 16% |
| - Feed internal sale FO | 23,245 | 17,956 | 29% |
| - Feed internal sale SCT | 7,697 | 8,919 | -14% |
| - Feed external sale | 396 | 171 | 132% |
| Fishmeal external sale | 3,648 | 13,028 | -72% |
| Fish oil external sale | 1 | 4,307 | -100% |
| Received raw material | 109,502 | 136,874 | -20% |
| Fishmeal production | 22,864 | 29,202 | -22% |
| Fish oil production | 3,047 | 3,689 | -17% |
In Q1 2025, Havsbrún received 109,502 tonnes (136,874 tonnes) of raw material for fishmeal and fish oil production. The raw material intake depends on the North Atlantic fisheries and available species of fish. The ratio of fishmeal to fish-oil output therefore varies with both the mix of species landed and the timing of the fishery.
The fishmeal production in Q1 2025 was 22,864 tonnes (29,202 tonnes). Fish oil production in Q1 2025 was 3,047 tonnes (3,689 tonnes).
Fish feed sales amounted to 31,338 tonnes (27,046 tonnes) in Q1 2025. The FO farming segment internally used 23,245 tonnes (17,956 tonnes). The SCT farming segment internally used 7,697 tonnes (8,919 tonnes).
The operating revenue for the FOF segment amounted to DKK 487 million (DKK 739 million) in Q1 2025. Total revenue for the FOF segment in Q1 2025 was lower than the same quarter last year. The decrease in revenue is due to reduced sold volumes of both fish oil and fishmeal.
Operational EBIT was DKK 65 million (DKK 177 million) in Q1 2025, and the operational EBIT margin was 13% (24%).
The two Freshwater segments both include broodstock and smolt production in hatcheries on land. In the broodstock operation, eggs are produced from breeding self-owned salmon strains. Eggs are sold to the hatcheries who in turn produce from egg to smolt, which are sold to the Farming operations in the Faroe Islands and Scotland. There are two similar Freshwater segments – one in the Faroe Islands and one in Scotland. The Freshwater segments rely on certain services provided by the Services segment, such as waste handling for biogas production.
| Q1 | Q1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 154,068 | 97,669 | 58% |
| EBIT | 56,373 | 21,505 | 162% |
| Operational EBIT | 56,373 | 21,505 | 162% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK)* | 42.11 | 25.06 | 68% |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 37% | 22% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Smolt Transferred - Pieces | 3,180 | 2,093 | 52% |
| Smolt Transferred - Avg Size (g) | 421 | 410 | 3% |
| Q1 | Q1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 15,485 | 30,503 | -49% |
| EBIT | 1,213 | -34,282 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT | 1,213 | -34,282 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK)* | 12.33 | -178.98 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 8% | -112% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Smolt Transferred - Pieces | 582 | 1,583 | -63% |
| Smolt Transferred - Avg Size (g) | 169 | 121 | 40% |
* Calculated EBIT per KG transferred smolt
3.2 million (2.1 million) smolts were transferred to the sea in Q1 2025. The average weight of smolt transferred was 421g in Q1 2025 (410g).
In Q1 2025, the operating revenue for the Freshwater Faroe Islands segment was DKK 154 million (98 million) – an increase of 58%. The operational EBIT/kg for Q1 2025 was DKK 42.11 (DKK 25.06) – an increase of 68%.
* Calculated EBIT per KG transferred smolt
0.6 million (1.6 million) smolts were transferred to the sea in Q1 2025. The average weight of smolt transferred was 169g in Q1 2025 (121g).
In Q1 2025, the operating revenue for the Freshwater Scotland segment was DKK 15 million (31 million) – a decrease of 49%. The operational EBIT/kg for Q1 2025 was DKK 12.33 (DKK -178.98) – an increase of DKK 191.31 EBIT/kg.
Fish farming involves growing salmon in the marine environment from smolt to harvest-ready salmon. The Group has marine farming licenses around the Faroe Islands and Scotland, which are reported as two separate segments (Farming Faroe Islands and Farming Scotland). The Farming segments rely on several services provided by the Services segment. These include fish transportation, treatments, net cleaning, heavy marine support services, harvest, packaging, and waste handling for biogas production. The Farming segments also rely on sales services provided by the Sales & Other segment.
| Q1 | Q1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 1,210,966 | 1,168,353 | 4% |
| EBIT | -102,389 | 364,443 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT | 286,510 | 472,070 | -39% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 15.15 | 33.03 | -54% |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 24% | 40% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 18,914 | 14,294 | 32% |
The total volumes harvested in Q1 2025 were 18,914 tonnes gutted weight (14,294 tgw) – a change in volume of 32%.
In Q1 2025, the operating revenue for the Farming Faroe Islands segment was DKK 1,211 million (DKK 1,168 million) – an increase of 4%. The operational EBIT/kg for Q1 2025 was DKK 15.15 (DKK 33.03) – a decrease of -54%.
Costs of DKK 0 million (DKK 0 million) relate to incident-based mortality in Q1 2025.
| Q1 | Q1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 424,187 | 536,854 | -21% |
| EBIT | -50,425 | -49,802 | -1% |
| Operational EBIT | 15,891 | 24,332 | -35% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 2.53 | 3.35 | -25% |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 4% | 5% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 6,286 | 7,263 | -13% |
The total volumes harvested in Q1 2025 were 6,286 tonnes gutted weight (7,263 tgw) – a change in volume of -13%.
In Q1 2025, the operating revenue for the Farming Scotland segment was DKK 424 million (DKK 537 million) – a decrease of -21%. The operational EBIT/kg for Q1 2025 was DKK 2.53 (DKK 3.35) – a decrease of -25%.
Costs of DKK 8 million (DKK 18 million) relate to incident-based mortality in Q1 2025.
The Services segment provides several services to the Group. The segment operates a fleet of large wellboats and Farming Support Vessels in addition to convert organic waste into biogas, heating, electricity, and fertiliser, which is sold externally. The segment also provides harvesting services to both the Scottish and Faroese farming operation as well as styrofoam boxes to the Faroese operation.
The Sales & Other segment optimises the value retention and provides freight & logistical services. The segment has processing capacity in the Faroe Islands, Scotland, Denmark, and the US to produce value-added products (VAP). A significant share of the salmon sold is processed to VAP-products for the retail market.
| Q1 | Q1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 219,094 | 258,606 | -15% |
| EBIT | 37,948 | 26,369 | 44% |
| Operational EBIT | 37,948 | 26,369 | 44% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 1.51 | 1.22 | 23% |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 17% | 10% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Total Energy produced (Mwh) | 3,539 | 5,679 | -38% |
| Harvested Volumes (tgw) | 25,200 | 21,557 | 17% |
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 2,961,941 | 2,849,649 | 4% |
| EBIT | 43,599 | -2,265 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT | 41,502 | -2,265 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 1.65 | -0.11 | N/A |
| Operational EBIT-margin | 1% | 0% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Harvested Volumes (tgw) | 25,200 | 21,557 | 17% |
| Farming FO transferred to VAP (tgw) | 4,393 | 3,296 | 33% |
| VAP produced (tgw) | 4,101 | 3,256 | 26% |
| Harvested volumes used in VAP production | 23% | 23% | |
| Harvested volumes sold fresh/frozen | 77% | 77% |
Førka produced 3,539 Mwh (5,679 Mwh) of energy in Q1 2025 – a change in volume of - 38%.
In Q1 2025, the operating revenue for the Services segment was DKK 219 million (DKK 259 million) – a decrease of 15%. The operational EBIT was 38 million (26 million) – an increase of 44%.
Total volumes harvested in Q1 2025 for Bakkafrost Group were 25,200 tgw (21,557 tgw) – a change in volume of 17%. 23% (23%) of the Faroese harvested volumes in Q1 2025 went to the production of VAP products. VAP produced 4,101 tonnes gutted weight in Q1 2025 (3,256 tgw) – a change in volume of 26%.
In Q1 2025, the operating revenue for the Sales and other segment was DKK 2,962 million (DKK 2,850 million).
Q1 Q1
Biological risk has been and will be a substantial risk for Bakkafrost. The Integrated Annual Report 2024 explains the biological risk and Bakkafrost's risk management in this regard.
Reference is made to the Outlook section of this report for other comments on Bakkafrost's risk exposure and Note 3.
Bakkafrost is, as explained in the Integrated Annual Report 2024, exposed to the salmon price.
The Integrated Annual Report 2024 is available on request from Bakkafrost and Bakkafrost's website, www.bakkafrost.com.
From the date of the statement of financial position until today, no events have occurred that materially influence the information provided by this report.
BAKKAFROST | INTERIM REPORT | Q1 2025 14
The Management and the Board of Directors have today considered and approved the interim report of P/F Bakkafrost for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025.
The interim report, which has not been audited or reviewed by the company's independent auditors, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU and Faroese disclosure requirements for listed companies.
In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate, and the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group's financial positions on 31 March 2025, as well as the results of the Group activities and cash flows for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025.
In our opinion, the management's review provides a true and fair presentation of the development in the Group operations and
financial circumstances of the results for the period and of the overall financial position of the Group as well as a description of the most significant risks and elements of uncertainty facing the Group.
Over and above the disclosures in the interim report, no changes in the Group's most significant risks and uncertainties have occurred relative to the disclosures in the Integrated Annual Report for 2024.
Glyvrar, May 18 th , 2025
Management:
J. Regin Jacobsen CEO
The Board of Directors of P/F Bakkafrost:
Rúni M. Hansen Annika Frederiksberg Alf-Helge Aarskog Chairman of the Board Board Member Board Member
Board Member Board Member Board Member
Teitur Samuelsen Einar Wathne Guðrið Højgaard
For the period ended 31 Mar 2025
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Operating revenue | 1,899,428 | 2,206,226 |
| Cost of goods sold | -486,930 | -608,994 |
| Salary and personnel expenses | -225,741 | -214,601 |
| Other operating expenses | -515,974 | -508,977 |
| Depreciation | -189,251 | -169,334 |
| Other income | 23,603 | 5,389 |
| Operational EBIT* | 505,135 | 709,709 |
| Fair value adjustments of biological assets | -376,112 | -70,176 |
| Income from associates | 2,180 | 0 |
| Revenue tax | -79,103 | -111,585 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 52,100 | 527,948 |
| Net interest revenue | 4,978 | 4,886 |
| Net interest expenses | -40,360 | -61,171 |
| Net currency effects | -52,529 | 12,224 |
| Other financial expenses | -737 | -1,899 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | -36,548 | 481,988 |
| Taxes | 30,852 | -81,020 |
| Profit or loss for the period | -5,696 | 400,968 |
| Profit or loss for the year attributable to | ||
| Non-controlling interests | -153 | -262 |
| Owners of P/F Bakkafrost | -5,543 | 401,230 |
| Earnings per share (DKK) | -0.10 | 6.77 |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | -0.10 | 6.77 |
For the period ended 31 Mar 2025
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Profit for the period | -5,696 | 400,968 |
| Changes on financial derivatives | 3,247 | -1,538 |
| Hereof income tax effect | -495 | 235 |
| Reserve to share-based payment | 7,950 | -19,407 |
| Currency translation differences | -44,195 | 68,229 |
| Adjustment of treasury shares | -6,630 | 8,001 |
| Net other comprehensive income to be | ||
| reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent | ||
| periods | -40,123 | 55,520 |
| Other comprehensive income | -40,123 | 55,520 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -45,819 | 456,488 |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to |
||
| Non-controlling interests | -153 | -262 |
| Owners of P/F Bakkafrost | -45,666 | 456,750 |
* Operational EBIT is EBIT before fair value of biomass, onerous contracts, income from associates and revenue tax.
As on 31 Mar 2025
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 4,516,269 | 4,517,763 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,873,131 | 6,733,306 |
| Right of use assets | 986,844 | 320,847 |
| Financial assets | 322,106 | 334,469 |
| Deferred tax assets | 588,442 | 590,331 |
| Total non-current assets | 13,286,792 | 12,496,716 |
| Current assets Biological assets (biomass) Inventory |
2,720,615 808,848 |
3,138,657 670,935 |
| Total inventory | 3,529,463 | 3,809,592 |
| Accounts receivable Other receivables Total receivables |
819,087 168,316 987,403 |
648,723 238,598 887,321 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 250,457 | 480,506 |
| Total current assets | 4,767,323 | 5,177,419 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 18,054,115 | 17,674,135 |
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 59,305 | 59,305 |
| Other equity | 11,060,040 | 11,106,110 |
| Non-controlling interests | -8,857 | -8,748 |
| Total equity | 11,110,488 | 11,156,667 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Deferred taxes and other taxes | 2,005,456 | 2,036,551 |
| Long-term interest-bearing debt | 3,038,670 | 3,480,527 |
| Long-term leasing debt | 904,059 | 233,897 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 5,948,185 | 5,750,975 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Financial derivatives | 17 | 3,447 |
| Short-term leasing debt | 94,030 | 64,856 |
| Accounts payable and other debt | 901,395 | 698,190 |
| Total current liabilities | 995,442 | 766,493 |
| Total liabilities | 6,943,627 | 6,517,468 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 18,054,115 | 17,674,135 |
For the period ended 31 Mar 2025
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 52,100 | 527,948 |
| Adjustments for write -downs and depreciation |
189,249 | 169,334 |
| Adjustments for value adjustment of biomass | 376,112 | 70,176 |
| Adjustments for income from associates | -2,180 | 0 |
| Adjustments for currency effects | -46,034 | 45,422 |
| Change in inventory | -95,983 | -15,935 |
| Change in receivables | -98,193 | -231,880 |
| Change in current debts | 214,928 | 110,944 |
| Cash flow from operations | 589,999 | 676,009 |
| Cash flow from investments | ||
| Payments for purchase of fixed assets | -296,805 | -226,887 |
| Net investment in financial assets | -6,810 | -10,917 |
| Cash flow from investments | -303,615 | -237,804 |
| Cash flow from financing | ||
| Change in interest -bearing debt (short and long) |
-441,857 | -193,254 |
| Financial income | 4,978 | 4,886 |
| Financial expenses | -41,097 | -63,070 |
| Lease payments | -45,689 | -34,257 |
| Net proceeds from sale of own shares | 7,232 | 8,001 |
| Cash flow from financing | -516,433 | -277,694 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents in period | -230,049 | 160,511 |
| Cash and cash equivalents – opening balance |
480,506 | 411,674 |
| Cash and cash equivalents – closing balance total |
250,457 | 572,185 |
As on 31 Mar 2025
| Share | Share Premium | Treasury | Sharebased | Currency translation | Proposed | Biomass Fair value | Retained | Non controlling | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | Capital | Reserve | Shares | Payment | differences | Derivatives | Dividend | adjustments | Earnings | interest | Equity |
| Equity 01.01.2025 | 59,305 | 4,058,679 | -14,502 | 29,188 | 210,406 | -2,828 | 500,531 | 372,525 | 5,952,111 | -8,748 | 11,156,667 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -376,112 | 370,525 | -109 | -5,696 |
| Changes in financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,247 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,247 |
| Hereof income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -495 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -495 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,950 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,950 |
| Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -44,193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -44,193 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,950 | -44,193 | 2,752 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -33,491 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,950 | -44,193 | 2,752 | 0 | -376,112 | 370,525 | -109 | -39,187 |
| Treasury shares | 0 | 0 | -6,630 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -362 | 0 | -6,992 |
| Total transaction with owners | 0 | 0 | -6,630 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -362 | 0 | -6,992 |
| Total changes in equity | 0 | 0 | -6,630 | 7,950 | -44,193 | 2,752 | 0 | -376,112 | 370,163 | -109 | -46,179 |
| Total equity 31.03.2025 | 59,305 | 4,058,679 | -21,132 | 37,138 | 166,213 | -76 | 500,531 | -3,587 | 6,322,274 | -8,857 | 11,110,488 |
| Equity 01.01.2024 | 59,228 | 4,027,375 | -8,478 | 21,627 | 76,395 | 702 | 515,284 | 741,434 | 5,429,232 | 3,055 | 10,865,854 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -368,909 | 1,025,507 | -11,803 | 644,795 |
| Changes in financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,166 |
| Hereof income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 636 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 636 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,561 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,561 |
| Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134,011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134,011 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,561 | 134,011 | -3,530 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138,042 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,561 | 134,011 | -3,530 | 0 | -368,909 | 1,025,507 | -11,803 | 782,837 |
| Treasury shares | 0 | 0 | -6,024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,816 | 0 | -8,840 |
| Share Capital increase | 77 | 31,304 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31,381 |
| Paid-out dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -515,284 | 0 | 719 | 0 | -514,565 |
| Proposed dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500,531 | 0 | -500,531 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transaction with owners | 77 | 31,304 | -6,024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14,753 | 0 | -502,628 | 0 | -492,024 |
| Total changes in equity | 77 | 31,304 | -6,024 | 7,561 | 134,011 | -3,530 | -14,753 | -368,909 | 522,879 | -11,803 | 290,813 |
| Total equity 31.12.2024 | 59,305 | 4,058,679 | -14,502 | 29,188 | 210,406 | -2,828 | 500,531 | 372,525 | 5,952,111 | -8,748 | 11,156,667 |
P/F Bakkafrost is a limited company incorporated and domiciled in the Faroe Islands.
The Group's Annual Report 2024 is available at www.bakkafrost.com or upon request from the company's registered office at Bakkavegur 9, FO-625 Glyvrar, Faroe Islands.
This Condensed Consolidated Interim Report is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU. It does not include all the information required for the full Annual and Consolidated Report and Accounts and should be read in conjunction with the Annual and Consolidated Report and Accounts for the Group as of 31 December 2024.
This interim report has not been subject to any external audit.
The accounting policies applied by the Group in this Condensed Consolidated Interim Report are the same as those used in the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The preparation of financial statements is 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 the fair value of biological 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.
Bakkafrost has made no significant changes in the estimates for these interim financial statements compared with the annual financial statements.
Descriptions of the accounting estimates are in the notes to the financial statements in the Annual Report 2024.
| 31 Mar | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Biological assets carrying amount 01.01. | 3,138,657 | 3,335,570 | 3,335,570 |
| Increase due to production or purchases | 1,015,341 | 1,088,196 | 4,794,473 |
| Increase due to acquisitions - incl. fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reduction due to harvesting or sale (costs of goods sold) | -1,093,470 | -1,052,477 | -4,481,597 |
| Reduction due to mortality (costs of incidents-based mortality) *) | -8,285 | -18,028 | -95,218 |
| Fair value adjustment at the beginning of the period reversed | -372,525 | -741,433 | -741,433 |
| Fair value adjustment at the end of the period | -3,587 | 671,257 | 372,525 |
| Biological assets sold | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reversal of elimination at the beginning of the period | 498,799 | 434,167 | 434,167 |
| Eliminations | -496,880 | -409,800 | -498,799 |
| Currency translation differences | 42,565 | 8,111 | 18,969 |
| Biological assets carrying amount at the end of the period | 2,720,615 | 3,315,563 | 3,138,657 |
| Cost price biological assets | 3,178,517 | 3,045,995 | 3,245,962 |
| Fair value adjustment at the end of the period | -3,587 | 671,257 | 372,525 |
| Eliminations | -496,880 | -409,800 | -498,799 |
| Currency translation differences | 42,565 | 8,111 | 18,969 |
| Biological assets carrying amount | 2,720,615 | 3,315,563 | 3,138,657 |
| Biomass (tonnes) | |||
| < 1 kg | 4,334 | 3,844 | 4,505 |
| 1 kg < 2 kg | 7,402 | 6,851 | 7,336 |
| 2 kg < 3 kg | 10,751 | 11,009 | 9,035 |
| 3 kg < 4 kg | 12,211 | 13,577 | 7,190 |
| 4 kg < | 25,246 | 22,552 | 35,580 |
| Volume of biomass at sea (tonnes) | 59,944 | 57,833 | 63,646 |
| * Costs of incident-based mortality per Farming segment: | Q1 | Q1 | |
| 2025 | 2024 |
Faroe Islands 0 0 Scotland 8,285 18,028 Total 8,285 18,028
| 31 Mar | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of fish (thousand) | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| < 1 kg | 6,775 | 6,681 | 8,573 |
| 1 kg < 2 kg | 5,108 | 4,344 | 4,648 |
| 2 kg < 3 kg | 4,182 | 4,620 | 3,800 |
| 3 kg < 4 kg | 3,653 | 3,853 | 2,071 |
| 4 kg < | 4,510 | 4,302 | 6,736 |
| Total number of fish at sea (thousand) | 24,228 | 23,800 | 25,828 |
| Number of smolt transferred YTD (thousand) | |||
| Farming Faroe Island | 3,180 | 2,093 | 17,082 |
| Farming Scotland | 581 | 1,584 | 5,999 |
| Total number of smolts transferred YTD (thousand) | 3,761 | 3,677 | 23,081 |
| Sensitivity in DKK 1,000 | |||
| Change in discount rate +1% | -143,768 | -147,398 | -164,354 |
| Change in discount rate -1% | 159,019 | 160,767 | 164,354 |
| Change in sales price +5 DKK | 409,418 | 404,429 | 426,073 |
| Change in sales price -5 DKK | -409,418 | -404,429 | -426,073 |
| Change in biomass volume +1% | 4,711 | 13,574 | 8,442 |
| Change in biomass volume -1% | -4,711 | -13,574 | -8,442 |
| One-year forward prices in EUR FCA Oslo** | |||
| Period end | 7.62 | 9.92 | 8.10 |
| 1 Q (forward) | 7.58 | 9.92 | 9.53 |
| 2 Q (forward) | 6.70 | 7.66 | 9.39 |
| 3 Q (forward) | 6.87 | 7.62 | 6.39 |
| 4 Q (forward) | 8.74 | 7.62 | 7.06 |
** Pricing is based on the Fish Pool forward prices. In the absence of price quotations on Fishpool, forward prices for
2025 have been calculated based on price expectations obtained from industry analysts.
| Fishmeal, | Freshwater | Freshwater | Farming | Farming | Sales | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 – DKK 1,000 | oil and feed | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Services | & Other | Eliminations | Group |
| Total operating revenues | 486,984 | 154,068 | 15,485 | 1,210,966 | 424,187 | 219,094 | 2,961,941 | -3,573,297 | 1,899,428 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,716 | -32,352 | -9,740 | -32,635 | -64,259 | -24,978 | -17,993 | -578 | -189,251 |
| Operating expenses | -415,639 | -65,343 | -7,252 | -891,821 | -354,357 | -156,168 | -2,913,008 | 3,574,944 | -1,228,644 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 2,720 | 0 | 10,320 | 0 | 10,562 | 0 | 23,602 |
| Operational EBIT | 64,629 | 56,373 | 1,213 | 286,510 | 15,891 | 37,948 | 41,502 | 1,069 | 505,135 |
| Fair value adjustments on biological assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | -321,518 | -54,594 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -376,112 |
| Income from associates | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,097 | 0 | 2,180 |
| Revenue tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -67,381 | -11,722 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -79,103 |
| EBIT | 64,712 | 56,373 | 1,213 | -102,389 | -50,425 | 37,948 | 43,599 | 1,069 | 52,100 |
| Operational EBITDA | 71,345 | 88,725 | 10,953 | 319,145 | 80,150 | 62,926 | 59,495 | 1,647 | 694,386 |
| INVESTMENTS in Property, plant and equipment | 38,657 | 92,316 | 39,949 | 80,029 | 6,765 | 46,553 | 15,000 | 0 | 319,269 |
| Fishmeal, | Freshwater | Freshwater | Farming | Farming | Sales | ||||
| Q1 2024 – DKK 1,000 | oil and feed | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Services | & Other | Eliminations | Group |
| Total operating revenues | 738,590 | 97,669 | 30,503 | 1,168,353 | 536,854 | 258,606 | 2,849,649 | -3,473,998 | 2,206,226 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,583 | -26,142 | -8,776 | -29,266 | -54,035 | -29,915 | -14,614 | 0 | -169,331 |
| Operating expenses | -555,142 | -50,022 | -56,009 | -667,017 | -458,487 | -202,322 | -2,842,688 | 3,499,113 | -1,332,574 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,388 | 0 | 5,388 |
| Operational EBIT | 176,865 | 21,505 | -34,282 | 472,070 | 24,332 | 26,369 | -2,265 | 25,115 | 709,709 |
| Fair value adjustments on biological assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,651 | -67,525 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -70,176 |
| Income from associates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Revenue tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -104,976 | -6,609 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -111,585 |
| EBIT | 176,865 | 21,505 | -34,282 | 364,443 | -49,802 | 26,369 | -2,265 | 25,115 | 527,948 |
| Operational EBITDA | 183,448 | 47,647 | -25,506 | 501,336 | 78,367 | 56,284 | 12,349 | 25,115 | 879,040 |
The Group had capital expenditure committed but not provided in these accounts at the date of the Statement of Financial Position of approximately DKK 923 million. DKK 482 million, DKK 86 million, and DKK 64 million relate to the Freshwater, FOF, and Farming segments in the Faroe Islands, respectively. DKK 129 million and DKK 66 million relate to the Freshwater and Farming segments in Scotland, respectively. DKK 19 million and DKK 4 million relate to other investments in the Faroe Islands and in Scotland, respectively.
Note 5.2 in Bakkafrost's Annual Report for 2024 provides detailed information on related parties' transactions.
Transactions between P/F Bakkafrost and its subsidiaries meet the definition of related party transactions. As these transactions are eliminated on consolidation, they are not disclosed as related party transactions.
As of Three Months Ended 31 Mar 2025, the Group held the following classes of assets/liabilities measured at fair value:
| Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | Fair value | amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Biological assets (biomass) | 2,720,615 | 2,724,202 | 0 | 0 | 2,720,615 |
| Assets measured at fair value 31/03-2025 | 2,720,615 | 2,724,202 | 0 | 0 | 2,720,615 |
| Liabilities measured at fair value 31/03-2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biological assets (biomass) | 3,138,657 | 2,766,132 | 0 | 0 | 3,138,657 |
| Assets measured at fair value 31/12-2024 | 3,138,657 | 2,766,132 | 0 | 0 | 3,138,657 |
| Liabilities measured at fair value 31/12-2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All assets/liabilities for which fair value is recognized or disclosed are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in an active market (that are unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Valuation techniques (for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable).
Level 3: Valuation techniques (for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable).
For biological assets, the fair value calculation uses a valuation model (level 3 in the valuation hierarchy) where the value is estimated based on observable market prices per period end.
For more information on these calculations, please refer to Note 4.
For assets/liabilities recognized at fair value on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement).
There have been no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements.
There have not been any new business combinations in 2025, nor in 2024.
Net interest-bearing debt consists of both current and non-current interest-bearing liabilities, less related current and non-current hedging instruments, lease liabilities, financial instruments, such as debt instruments and derivatives and cash and cash equivalents. The net interest-bearing debt is a measure of the Group's net indebtedness that provides an indicator of the overall balance sheet strength. It is also a single measure that can be used to assess both the Group's cash position and its indebtedness. The use of the term net debt does not necessarily mean that the cash included in the net debt calculation is available to settle the liabilities included in this measure. Net debt is an alternative performance measure as it is not defined in IFRS. The most directly comparable IFRS measure is the aggregate interest-bearing liabilities (both current and non-current), derivatives and cash and cash equivalents. A reconciliation is provided below.
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 250,457 | 480,506 |
| Long- and short term interest bearing debt | -3,038,670 | -3,480,527 |
| Net interest-bearing debt | -2,788,213 | -3,000,021 |
Operational EBIT is EBIT aligned for fair value adjustments, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax.
Operational EBIT is a major alternative performance measure in the salmon farming industry. A reconciliation from EBIT to Operational EBIT is provided below.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| EBIT | 52,100 | 527,948 |
| Fair value adjustments of biological assets | 376,112 | 70,176 |
| Income from associates | -2,180 | 0 |
| Revenue tax | 79,103 | 111,585 |
| Operational EBIT | 505,135 | 709,709 |
| Freshwater FO segment: | 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐎 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐎 (𝐤𝐠) |
|---|---|
| Freshwater SCT segment: | 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐂𝐓 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐂𝐓 (𝐤𝐠) |
| Farming FO segment: | 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐎 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐎 (𝐠𝐰) |
| Farming SCT segment: | 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐂𝐓 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐂𝐓 (𝐠𝐰) |
| Services segment: | 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 (𝐠𝐰) |
| Sales & Other segment: | 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 (𝐠𝐰) |
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortizations (EBITDA) is a key financial parameter for Bakkafrost's FOF segment. EBITDA before other income and other expenses is defined as EBITDA less gains and losses on disposals of fixed assets and operations and is reconciled in the section Group overview. This measure is useful to users of Bakkafrost's financial information in evaluating operating profitability on a more variable cost basis as it excludes depreciation and amortization expenses related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions, which occurred in the past, nonrecurring items, as well as evaluating operating performance in relation to Bakkafrost's FOF segment's competitors. The EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA before other income and other expenses divided by total revenues.
Return on average capital employed (ROCE) is the period's operational EBIT divided by the average capital employed, which is total assets adjusted for total current liabilities. The performance measure is expressed as a percentage and is useful for evaluating Bakkafrost's profitability.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Group -Operational EBIT | 505,135 | 709,709 |
| Average Capital Employed | 16,983,158 | 17,253,661 |
| ROCE | 3.0% | 4.1% |
Adjusted EPS is based on the reversal of certain fair value adjustments shown in the table below, as it is Bakkafrost's view that this figure provides a more reliable measure of the underlying performance.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Profit for the period to the shareholders of P/F Bakkafrost | -5,696 | 400,968 |
| Fair value adjustment of biomass | 376,112 | 70,176 |
| Tax on fair value adjustment and onerous contracts provisions | -110,104 | -17,358 |
| Adjusted profit for the period to shareholders of P/F Bakkafrost | 260,312 | 453,786 |
| Time-weighted average number of shares outstanding through the period | 59,285,481 | 59,225,519 |
| Adjusted earnings per share (before fair value adjustment of biomass and | ||
| provisions for onerous contracts) (adjusted EPS) | 4.39 | 7.66 |
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| Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | Scotland | Faroe Islands* |
Group | Scotland | Faroe Islands* |
Group |
| Total operating revenues | 496 | 1,403 | 1,899 | 612 | 1,594 | 2,206 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -78 | -111 | -189 | -73 | -97 | -169 |
| Operating expenses | -371 | -858 | -1,229 | -506 | -826 | -1,333 |
| Other income | 24 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Operational EBIT | 71 | 435 | 505 | 39 | 671 | 710 |
| Operational EBITDA | 149 | 545 | 694 | 112 | 767 | 879 |
| Volume tonnes | 6,286 | 18,914 | 25,200 | 7,263 | 14,294 | 21,557 |
| Operational EBIT/KG | 11.22 | 22.98 | 20.05 | 5.39 | 46.91 | 32.92 |
| DKK 1.00 | ||||||
| - of which FOF | 0.00 | 3.42 | 2.56 | 0.00 | 12.37 | 8.20 |
| - of which Freshwater | 0.19 | 2.98 | 2.29 | -4.72 | 1.50 | -0.59 |
| - of which Farming | 2.53 | 15.15 | 12.00 | 3.35 | 33.03 | 23.03 |
| - of which Services | 1.99 | 1.34 | 1.51 | -0.11 | 1.90 | 1.22 |
| - of which Sales & Other | 6.50 | 0.03 | 1.65 | 3.90 | -2.14 | -0.11 |
| - of which Eliminations | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 2.97 | 0.25 | 1.17 |
*included a marginal contribution from US, DK, UK and FR
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