Investor Presentation • Aug 20, 2025
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Arctic Fish (AFISH), listed at Euronext Growth market in Oslo, is a leading
salmon farmer in Iceland with an attractive and sustainable value
chain from smolt to sales.
The license portfolio for the company is 29,800 tonnes MAB
(Maximum Allowed Biomass) and includes licenses covering 10 farming
areas in 5 different fjords, all located in the Westfjords of Iceland.

The company's value chain consists of a state-of-the-art RAS hatching
and smolt production facility, attractive sea sites with high bearing
capacity and high-energy equipment, and a newly completed
harvesting facility with sufficient capacity to secure the utilization of the licenses and growth objectives for the company.
The salmon is eventually sold under the branding of "Mowi Arctic"
utilizing the substantial synergies that is available through the majority owner.

| (EUR '000) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD Q2 2025 | YTD Q2 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational revenue and other income | 12,599 | 11,608 | 34,655 | 35,746 | |
| Operational EBITDA | -2,084 | 4,473 | 652 | 16,296 | |
| Operational EBIT | -4,417 | 2,324 | -3,901 | 12,049 | |
| Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) | 145,046 | 118,628 | 145,046 | 118,628 | |
| Underlying EPS (EUR) | -0.13 | 0.05 | -0.15 | 0.27 | |
| Net cash flow per share (EUR) | -0.36 | -0.12 | -0.22 | 0.02 | |
| ROCE | -8.8% | 5.0% | -3.9% | 13.0% | |
| Equity ratio | 26.0% | 37.5% | 26.0% | 37.5% | |
| Harvest volume (GWT) | 2,020 | 1,275 | 5,161 | 3,806 | |
| Operational EBIT - EUR per kg | -2.19 | 1.82 | -0.76 | 3.17 |

2024

Harvested quantities amounted to 2,020 tonnes compared to 1,275 tonnes
for the same period last year, which is an increase of 58% year over year.
Operational EBIT pr. kg amounted to -2.19 EUR pr. kg compared to an Operational EBIT of 1.82 EUR pr. kg of last year, which is largely due to lower price achievement.
Biological performance in the quarter was strong with steady growth and good lice control.
UUA has for the second time ruled in favor of Arctic Fish regarding MAST decision of not renewing the companys trout license in Önundarfjörður.
The company is working on getting the license re-issued which could lead to future license growth.
Capital expenditures amounted to 6.8 MEUR, mainly related to seawater equipment and setup of new sites.


Q2 Presentation 2025



Equity share is somewhat below the covenant requirement at the end of the quarter, with reference to challenging market conditions and the company being in a build-up phase. A waiver has been obtained from the bank syndicate until the end of Q3. Arctic Fish has no earnings covenants.
The Board has decided to summon an EGM where the Board proposes an equity increase to strengthen the balance sheet.
The proposed equity increase is a private placement of MEUR 35 in which its two largest shareholders, Mowi ASA and Síldarvinnslan, will be invited to participate at a share price on or around market price. The board intends to consider a limited subsequent offering to other shareholders.
Q2 Presentation 2025

Q2 Presentation 2025
Revenues amounted to 12.6 MEUR in the quarter, compared to 11.6 MEUR in the corresponding prior-year period, the difference is largely due to price achievement
differences year over year.
The sold volume HOG was 2,020 tonnes in the quarter, compared to 1,275
tonnes harvested in the same period last year, which is an increase of 58% year over year.
The Group achieved a negative operational EBIT of EUR -4.4 million (Q2'2024: EUR 2.3 million).


| (EUR '000) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD Q2 2025 | YTD Q2 2024 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational revenue and other income | 12,599 | 11,608 | 34,655 | 35,746 | 80,902 |
| Operational EBIT | -4,417 | 2,324 | -3,901 | 12,049 | 15,105 |
| Net fair value adjustment of biomass | -1,904 | -4,363 | -15,307 | -2,972 | 3,940 |
| License and production fees / taxes | -633 | -322 | -1,604 | 963 | -2,704 |
| Restructuring costs | -1,956 | -359 | -4,364 | -786 | -2,238 |
| EBIT | -8,909 | -2,720 | -25,176 | 7,327 | 14,103 |
| Net financial items | -2,822 | -2,395 | -5,279 | -5,090 | -10,592 |
| Earnings before tax | -11,731 | -5,115 | -30,455 | 2,237 | 3,511 |
| Profit or loss for the period | -9,385 | -4,092 | -24,364 | 1,790 | 2,615 |
| Basic EPS (EUR) | -0.29 | -0.13 | -0.76 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Underlying EPS (EUR) | -0.13 | 0.05 | -0.15 | 0.27 | 0.30 |
| Net cash flow per share (EUR) | -0.36 | -0.12 | -0.22 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Operational EBIT margin | -35.1% | 20.0% | -11.3% | 33.7% | 18.7% |
| Harvested tonnes GW | 2,020 | 1,275 | 5,161 | 3,806 | 10,667 |
| Operational EBIT per kg | -2.19 | 1.82 | -0.76 | 3.17 | 1.42 |
| ROCE | -8.8% | 5.0% | -3.9% | 13.0% | 7.8% |
At the end of the second quarter 2025, total assets amounted to EUR 246.5 million,
which is an increase of EUR 18.7 million from the prior period (Q1'2025). This is mainly
due to an increase of biological assets, inventories and capital expenditures.
At the end of the reporting period, the Group's equity totalled EUR 64.0 million, a
decrease of EUR 9.4 million from the end of the previous quarter. The equity ratio
at the end of the quarter amounted to 26.0%, which is a decrease of 6.2% from
the previous quarter.
The Group's net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) increased by EUR 13.9 million, from EUR 131.1
million at the end of Q1 2025 to EUR 145.0 million at
the end of Q2 2025.


| (EUR '000) | 30.6.2025 | 31.3.2025 | 30.6.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 141,615 | 134,782 | 139,751 | 127,379 |
| Current assets | 104,838 | 93,009 | 93,531 | 122,537 |
| Total assets | 246,453 | 227,791 | 233,283 | 249,917 |
| Equity | 63,991 | 73,376 | 87,530 | 88,355 |
| Non-current liabilites | 145,444 | 130,900 | 126,914 | 133,856 |
| Current liabilities | 37,019 | 23,515 | 18,838 | 27,705 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 246,453 | 227,791 | 233,283 | 249,917 |
| Net interest bearing debt | 145,046 | 131,142 | 118,628 | 132,650 |
| Equity ratio | 26.0% | 32.2% | 37.5% | 35.4% |
From the start of the year, the main impact factors affecting the NIBD have been CAPEX and financial items. Net interest bearing debt has increased from 131.1 MEUR to 145.0 MEUR in the
quarter as a result of negative operational cash flow and Capital Expenditures. The financial items also contribute to the increase in
NIBD, with the net change in the quarter amounting to EUR 13.9 million.
| (EUR '000) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YTD Q2 2025 | YTD Q2 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIBD beginning of period* | -131,142 | -112,339 | -132,650 | -114,289 | |
| Operational EBITDA* | -2,084 | 4,473 | 652 | 16,296 | |
| Change in working capital | 333 | -6,789 | 11,014 | -7,777 | |
| License and production fees / taxes | -633 | 322 | 1,604 | 963 | |
| Other adjustments | 1,956 | 359 | 4,364 | -786 | |
| Cash flow from operations | -4,340 | -2,997 | 5,699 | 6,769 | |
| Net CAPEX | -6820 | -833 | 12,698 | 5,925 | |
| Cash flow from Investments | -6,820 | -833 | -12,698 | 5,925 | |
| Net interest and financial items paid | -2,433 | -2,318 | 4,997 | 4,738 | |
| Other items | 101 | 96 | -202 | 192 | |
| Currency effect | -210 | 4 | 198 | -254 | |
| NIBD end of period* | -145,046 | -118,628 | -145,046 | -118,628 |
*Excluding effects of IFRS 16




Capital Expenditures have been focused on three main pillars throughout the value chain.



Substantial CAPEX in prior years has built up a sustainable growth foundation throughout the value chain, with current investments focused on expansions and growth initiatives.
Q2 Presentation 2025
The guidance for the harvested volume in 2025 is unchanged from last quarter, and remains at 14 thousand tonnes in 2025, which is 31% more than was harvested in 2024.





Q2 Presentation 2025
Additionally, the Group holds a license for land-based smolt production on its own property in Norðurbotn, with an annual production capacity of 2,400 tonnes.





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