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Andfjord Salmon

Quarterly Report Sep 3, 2021

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SECOND QUARTER AND HALF- YEAR 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT

Page 2 About Andfjord Salmon™. Page 4 Key highlights during this period. Page 6 CEO summary. Page 8 Management. Page 14 Financial review.

ABOUT ANDFJORD SALMON™

Located on the island of Andøya on the Arctic Archipelago of Vesterålen, Norway, Andfjord Salmon™ has developed an innovative aquaculture concept for shore-based farming of Atlantic salmon, based on a patented flowthrough technology. The concept represents the best of traditional sea-based salmon farming, combined with the advantages of being land-based.

Andfjord Salmon's ambition is therefore to build and operate the world's most sustainable aquaculture facility of its kind. The nearby Gulf Stream provides oxygen-rich water at a higher temperature, unaffected by other salmon farms, which contributes towards a lower risk of infectious diseases. Further, Andfjord Salmon will not face problems with sea lice or algae as it sources seawater below the level where these organisms live. The pools are escape-proof and an innovative cleaning system that utilises biological waste as a resource, while simultaneously avoid polluting marine life. Andfjord Salmon AS is listed on Euronext Growth in Oslo under the ticker "ANDF".

For more information, see www.andfjordsalmon.com

HIGHLIGHTS Q2

MORE LAND ACQUIRED

Further land acquired adjacent to the existing Kvalnes site.

KVALNES PHASE 3: VOLUME EXPANSION PLAN LAUNCHED

  • Increase production volume by approx. 50% – from ~12,600 to ~19,000 tonnes HOG – through expanded build-out.
  • Potential EBIT increase from approx. NOK 350 to 500 million
  • Improved economies of scale
  • Lower expansion costs with Phase 3 implemented
  • Further reduced biological risk at Kvalnes phases 1 and 2

OPERATIONS BUILDING COMPLETED

Operations and administration building completed.

HIGHLIGHTS Q2

FIRST POOL COMPLETED

  • Outer section of inlet pipeline repaired
  • Second section of inlet pipeline successfully installed
  • Installation of water intake filter section in progress
  • Operational pool testing, including water filling, ongoing

FINANCING SECURED – EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE QUARTER

NOK 50 million unsecured share-holder loan granted, at 3% p.a. interest rate and with a 2-year unsecured term. No covenants.

First pool at Kvalnes completed.

CEO SUMMARY

These are exciting times for Andfjord Salmon. We have now completed our first pool and are progressing with the volume expansion plan at Kvalnes. Major shareholders have also provided us with additional financing.

It has been a fun but hectic year so far. Progress has been good throughout, and we remain on track with our current plan.

For the first pool at Kvalnes, construction is finalised and the pool is about to be filled with water. Only minor installation work, which must be performed after the pool has been filled with water, remains.

In May, we discovered damage to the outer connection joint of the water inlet pipeline to the first pool. During the summer we successfully repaired this joint. This week, the second section of the inlet pipeline

was successfully installed. Installation of the final part, the water intake filter section, is in progress and will be installed shortly, thereby enabling full functionality testing of Andfjord Salmon's flow through technology.

To finance the extended test period of the first pool and Andfjord Salmon's patented flow through technology, in preparation for smolt release next year, some of Andfjord Salmon's largest shareholders has granted Andfjord Salmon a NOK 50 million unsecured shareholder loan at very favourable terms.

Operations building completed.

We thoroughly appreciate the support from our shareholders, who are very ambitious on our behalf and eager for us to prove the benefits of Andfjord Salmon's patented flow through technology. This reflects the favourable loan terms they have offered. We look forward to initiating the testing soon.

In addition to the first pool (Phase 1) and the excavation work for the next six pools at Kvalnes (Phase 2), Andfjord Salmon introduced an expansion plan (Phase 3) at Kvalnes in the second quarter 2021.

Key to unlocking the opportunity to enable production volume expansion by 50 percent, is a land purchase agreement for additional 63,000 square metres of land adjacent to our site at Kvalnes. At full production, the Phase 3 production volume increase from 12,600 to 19,000 tonnes HOG is equivalent to a potential annual EBIT increase from approximately NOK 350 million to NOK 500 million.

Moreover, by initiating the Kvalnes Phase 3 build-out earlier than originally planned, we are also able to capitalise on lower build-out costs, harvest improved economics of scale earlier than planned, and reduce biological risk at Phase 1 and 2 at Kvalnes.

The Phase 3 build-out is subject to necessary financing. Debt financing will be the source of financing for early initiation of Phase 3 at Kvalnes. We are working on securing financing for the build-out and we interpret the dialogue with lenders as positive. In terms of maximising the long-term revenue potential at Kvalnes, we believe the initiation of Kvalnes Phase 3 is a smart move.

This autumn will be another very hectic period for Andfjord Salmon, both with regards to testing of the first pool and preparations for a Phase 3 buildout. While a consequence of the latter was to move first smolt release to 2022, it is our view that clearing the path to realize a potential 50 percent growth in production volume at Kvalnes is a highly attractive proposition for all our shareholders.

I look forward to updating you on our progress throughout the autumn.

  • Martin Rasmussen CEO | Andfjord Salmon Andfjord Salmon™ is taking salmon farming into the future. With its combined experience from both offshore and land-base aquaculture, Andfjord benefits from the best of both worlds. The result is optimal salmon welfare and sustainable production in arctic waters at a latitude of 69 degrees north.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Andfjord Salmon is in the final phase of the preparing the first pool for the release of smolt. As reported in the Q1 presentation at the beginning of June, construction work was finalised and the pool was technically ready to be filled with water before summer. The main activity that now remains is completion of the inlet pipe, which was delayed due to damage to the inner section of the pipe that occurred during spring. The damage is now rapaired and the outer sections of the inlet pipe will be installed this month.

The first half of the year was characterised by a great deal of construction activity, with ongoing work on pool, pipelines, operating building, groundwork, and infrastructure during the period. The pool was ready before the summer and the administration now operates from its new headquarter at Kvalnes. The company's main focus is now on getting the first pool and its infrastructure testing of the pool and the patented flow-through technology system, however a lot of groundwork has also been done that is related to further the release of smolt.

In addition to the construction work at the Kvalnes location, the company has also been working on the zoning plan process for the company's other locations on Fiskenes and Breivika. The zonal plan was approved by the municipality's executive committee in March and the plan has also been subject to public hearing. The municipal council is expected to make the final decision soon.

The company expects to fill the first pool with water during September and to carry out testing of the laminar water flow in October. It has been decided that smolt will be released in Q2 2022 to optimize the biological conditions for the first release.

Andfjord Salmon holds a license for 10 000 tonnes MAB at Kvalnes, Andøya. In total the company expects to reach a yearly production of 90 000 tonnes HOG when all three locations are built out.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Income statement

In the first half of 2021, Andfjord Salmon reports operating expenses of NOK 14.1 million, which is up from NOK 8.3 million in the same period last year. The increase is mainly driven by increase in remuneration and personnel costs of NOK 3.2 million, resulting from the hiring of operating personnel and strengthening administration staff, as the company prepares for an operating phase. Other operating expenses increased by NOK 2.4 million.

The company has no operating income. Net loss for the year to date is NOK 14.2 million, which is mainly related to operating expences.

Financial position and cash flow

Andfjord Salmon™ is in a construction phase, which clearly appears from the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. The book value of property, plant and equipment is NOK 331.8 million as of 30 June 2021, up from NOK 225.2 million at year end 2020. Aside from this, there have only been minor changes to total fixed assets during first half of the year. Current assets include receivables and cash and deposits.

The cash and deposits was NOK 61.9 million as of 30 June, which is a reduction from NOK 148.8 million at year end 2020. Net cash flow from operating activities was NOK -13.1 million, which is related to the operating loss for the period. Cash flow from investing activities is NOK -106.6 million. During the first half of the year the company has received loans from financial institutions of NOK 30 million and paid in the capital of NOK 2.8 million that is related to subscritpion by employees for shares in the company.

As of 30 June the company has a NOK 20 million undrawn credit facility with Sparebank1 Nord Norge and 15 million in grants from Innovation Norway and Samskap that is unpaid. In addition, subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the company has been granted NOK 50 million through a shareholder loan.

STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the condensed consolidated financial statements for the period January 1 to June 20, 2021, have been prepared in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and *generally accepted accounting principles in Norway, and gives a true and fair view of the company's assets, liabilities, financial position and profit and loss as a whole. We also confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the interim report includes a fair review of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the financial statements and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year, and major related party transactions.

Sortland, September 2, 2021

Roger Brynjulf Mosand Chairman of the board

Roy Bernt Pettersen Board Member

Tore Traaseth Board Member

Kim Strandenæs Board Member

Knut Roald Holmøy Board Member

Martin Rasmussen CEO

INCOME STATEMENT

Andfjord Salmon AS

All amounts in NOK
-------------------- -- --
Note Q2 2021 Q2 2020 YTD 2021 YTD 2020 2020
1.4 - 30.6 1.4 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 31.12
Unaudited Audited Unaudited Audited
Operating income and expenses
Other income 0 0 0 0 180 863
Total operating income 0 0 0 0 180 863
Salary and personnel expenses 3 357 717 2 388 899 7 682 888 4 454 984 10 342 618
Depreciation of tangible
and intangible fixed assets 2 122 661 79 488 245 322 158 335 370 704
Other operating expenses 3 380 866 2 542 717 6 184 992 3 716 437 9 085 586
Total operating expenses 6 861 244 5 011 104 14 113 202 8 329 756 19 798 909
Operating profit/loss -6 861 244 -5 011 104 -14 113 202 -8 329 756 - 19 618 046
Financial income and expenses
Other financial income 52 126 113 251 184 805 461 548 838 273
Other financial expenses 216 854 4 257 288 125 407 813 409 703
Net financial income/expenses -164 728 108 994 -103 320 53 735 428 570
Profit/loss before tax -7 025 972 -4 902 110 -14 216 522 -8 276 021 -19 189 476
Net profit/loss for the period -7 025 972 -4 902 110 -14 216 522 -8 276 021 -19 189 476

BALANCE SHEET

Andfjord Salmon AS

All amounts in NOK

Assets Note 30.06.2021
Audited
31.12.2020 30.06.2020
Audited
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Research and development 1 457 561 1 219 832 869 675
Total intangible assets 1 457 561 1 219 832 869 675
Property, plant & equipment
Land facilities for farming 2,4 325 218 122 218 810 019 119 775 477
Machinery and plant 2 670 477 670 477
Plots and other land 2 3 725 663 3 822 693 4 138 527
Operating movable property,
furniture, tools, other 2 622 958 538 366 186 696
Total property, plant & equipment 330 237 220 223 841 555 124 100 700
Long-term financial assets
Other receivables
Total long-term fixed assets
141 680
141 680
159 390
159 390
177 100
177 100
Total fixed assets 331 836 461 225 220 777 125 147 475
Current assets
Receivables
Accounts receivable 226 078
Other receivables 3 23 551 926 17 383 243 7 541 111
Unpaid capital increase 3 050 000
Total receivables 23 551 926 17 609 321 10 591 111
Cash and deposits 61 861 709 148 846 067 175 338 464
85 413 635 166 455 388 185 929 575
Total current assets

BALANCE SHEET

Andfjord Salmon AS

All amounts in NOK

Equity and liabilities Note 30.06.2021
Audited
31.12.2020 30.06.2020
Audited
Paid-in capital
Share capital 1 35 874 400 35 791 900 33 624 400
Own Shares 1 -5 000
Share premium reserve 307 025 456 318 345 305 246 465 683
Not registered capital increase 3 050 000
Total paid-in capital 342 894 856 354 137 205 283 140 083
Retained earnings
Other equity 1 -180 000
Total retained earnings -180 000
Total equity 342 714 856 354 137 205 283 140 083
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities to financial institutions 4 30 000 000
Other non-current liabilities 3 4 078 176 4 078 176
Total non-current liabilities 34 078 176 4 078 176
Current liabilities
Trade payables 38 666 346 29 788 856 26 823 896
Current tax liabilities 648 376 723 106 585 901
Other current liabilities 1 142 343 2 948 823 807 261
Total current liabilities 40 457 065 33 460 785 28 217 058
Total liabilities 74 535 241 37 538 961 28 217 058

Sortland, September 2, 2021

Roger Brynjulf Mosand Chairman of the board

Roy Bernt Pettersen Board Member

Tore Traaseth Board Member

Knut Roald Holmøy Board Member

Kim Strandenæs Board Member

Martin Rasmussen CEO

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Andfjord Salmon AS

All amounts in NOK

Q2 2021 Q2 2020 YTD 2021 YTD 2020 2020
1.4 - 30.6 1.4 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 31.12
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit/ loss before income taxes -7 025 972 -4 902 110 -14 216 522 -8 277 279 -19 189 476
Depreciation 122 661 79 488 245 322 158 335 370 704
Change in accounts receivables 6 154 0 226 078 0 -226 078
Change in trade creditors 21 472 622 7 384 366 8 877 491 22 678 758 25 643 718
Changes in other accruals -3 589 715 -2 947 239 -8 269 913 -4 876 482 -12 773 552
Net cash flow from
operating activities 10 985 750 -385 495 -13 137 544 9 683 332 -6 174 684
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment
Net cash flow from investing activities
-52 660 942
-52 660 942
-38 914 143
-38 914 143
-106 640 987
-106 640 987
-69 681 125
-69 681 125
-165 276 082
-165 276 082
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the issuance of new
long-term liabilities 15 000 000 0 30 000 000 0 0
Paid in capital -258 351 144 605 920 2 794 173 141 555 920 226 516 497
Net cash flow from financing activities 14 741 649 144 605 920 32 794 173 141 555 920 226 514 497
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -26 933 543 105 306 282 -86 984 358 81 558 127 55 065 731
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the period
88 795 252 70 032 181 148 846 067 93 780 337 93 780 337
Cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the period 61 861 709 175 338 61 861 709 175 338 464 148 846 067

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share capital Own shares Share premium
reserve
Other equity Total
As at 01.01.2021 35 791 900 0 318 345 305 0 354 137 205
Issue of shares to employees
28.04.2021 82 500 2 896 673 0 2 979 173
Purchase own shares -5 000 -180 000 -185 000
Loss for the year -14 216 522 -14 216 522
Loss Coverage 0 - 14 216 522 14 216 522 0
As at 30.06.2021 35 874 400 -5 000 307 025 456 -180 000 342 714 856

Andfjord Salmon AS

Share capital Share premium Not registred
capital increase
Other equity Total equity
As at 01.01.2020 29 874 400 116 935 784 0 0 146 810 184
Loss for the period 3 750 000 -8 277 279 -8 277 279
Issue of shares 137 805 920 141 555 920
Issue of shares to employees 3 050 000 3 050 00
As at 30.06.2020 (unaudited) 33 624 400 246 464 425 3 050 000 0 283 138 825

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and generally accepted accounting principles in Norway.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost bases and the same accounting policies, presentation, methods and calculations have been followed in these financial statements as were applied in the preparation of the companies' financial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2020. References are made to the annual report for 2020 for a further description of the company's accounting principles. The interim financial statements are unaudited. The interim financial statements were approved by the board of directors on September 1, 2021.

NOTE 1 – SHAREHOLDERS

The share capital in Andfjord Salmon AS as of 30.06.2021 consists of

Total Face value Entered
Ordinary shares 35 874 400 1 35 874 400
Total 35 874 400 35 874 400

Ownership structure

The largest shareholders (in %) at the end of the period.

Shareholders Ordinary Owner interest Share of votes
ANDFJORD HOLDING AS 7 026 000 19.59 19.59
KG INVESTMENT COMP AS 3 000 000 8.36 8.36
MIDDELBORG INVEST AS 2 769 636 7.72 7.72
SKAGERAK VEKST AS 2 309 999 6.44 6.44
UFI AS 1 708 597 4.76 4.76
KARSTEIN GJERSVIK 1 390 309 3.88 3.88
OG INVEST AS 1 123 800 3.13 3.13
TRAASETH PROPERTY AS 1 106 967 3.09 3.09
VERDIPAPIRFONDET DNB SMB 900 389 2.51 2.51
BLUE MARINE INVEST AS 803 086 2.24 2.24
SIRIUS AS 800 972 2.23 2.23
PERSHING LLC 772 863 2.15 2.15
Euro TV AS 760 080 2.12 2.12
BLIKSMARK AS 596 800 1.66 1.66
OKEANOS BLUE AS 526 822 1.47 1.47
NORNET AS 455 571 1.27 1.27
OMNIVERSE AS 449 000 1.25 1.25
HERMIA AS 380 039 1.06 1.06
Total >1% ownership share 26 880 930 74.93 74.93
Total other 8 993 470 25,07 25.07
Total number of shares 35 874 400 100.0 100.0

NOTE 1 – SHAREHOLDERS

Shares owned by board members and the CEO

Name: Position Ordinary
Martin Rasmussen, Mer Marin AS CEO 125 000
Roy Pettersen, Andfjord Holding AS Member of the board 7 026 000
Tore Traaseth, Skagerak Vekst AS Member of the board 2 309 999
Knut Roald Holmøy, Eidsfjord Sjøfarm AS Member of the board 66 400
Bettina Flatland Member of the board 56 700

Own shares

During first half of the year, the company has bought back 5.000 shares at a price of NOK 37 per share. This was a repurchase of shares that were originally subscribed to during the share offering made to company employees.

NOTE 2 – FIXED ASSETS

Andfjord Salmon AS

Buildings
and land
Plant
and machinery
Fixtures
and fittings
Purchase cost as of 01.01.21 3 822 694 670 477 817 953
+ Inflow purchased fixed assets -97 030
= Acquisition cost 30.06.21 3 725 664 670 477 817 953
Accumulated depreciation 30.06.21 194 995
= Book value 30.06.21 3 725 664 670 477 622 958
This year's ordinary depreciation 95 684

Economic life

3-10 years

NOTE 2 – FIXED ASSETS

Andfjord Salmon AS

Land facilities
for farming
Total
Purchase cost as of 01.01.21 219 406 590 224 717 713
+ Inflow purchased fixed assets 106 557 741 106 460 711
= Acquisition cost 30.06.21 325 964 331 331 178 424
Accumulated depreciation 30.06.21 746 208 941 203
= Book value 30.06.21 325 218 122 330 237 221
This year's ordinary depreciation 149 637 245 322

Economic life

NOTE 3 – GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Andfjord Salmon AS will receive NOK 4 750 000 in grants from Skattefunn in connection with the tax settlement for 2020. The amount is included in other receivables. Of this, NOK 4 078 176 is classified as other non-current liabilities, asthis amount relates to a Skattefunn project where the conditions are such that the grant must be repaid if the project becomes commercially profitable. The company expects the fish farm to be commercially profitable in the future. The remaining grants from Skattefunn are accounted for as a reduction of property, plant and equipment in the balance sheet and will affect profit and loss in line with depreciation of the assets.

In addition to this, the company has NOK 15.1 million in grants that remain unpaid as of June 30, 2021.

NOTE 4 – SECURED DEBT

Debt Secured 31.12.2021 31.12.2020
Long-term debt to credit institutions -30 000 000 0
Total
Book value of secured assets
-30 000 000 0
31.12.2021 31.12.2020
Land facilities for farming Kvalnes 317 125 323 0
Total 317 125 323 0

The company has received loans from Innovation Norway and Sparebank1 Nord Norge of NOK 15 million each, with security in property and farming facilities at Kvalnes. This is based on a joint agreement between the three parties.

NOTE 5 – LOAN FROM SHAREHOLDERS

Subsequent to the end of the second quarter Andfjord Salmon has agreed in principle the terms of a NOK 50 million unsecured shareholder loan to be made available by certain of the company's largest shareholders, including KG Investment Group, Middelborg Invest AS, OG Invest AS, Traaseth Property AS, UFI AS, Euro TV AS and Bliksmark AS. The loan terms include a 3 percent cash interest rate, no amortisation and maturity in 2023. The loan will be subject to a number of share options being granted to the lenders, such share options expected to be granted by certain members of the board of directors and management. Finalisation and execution of the loan agreement and other related documentation is expected to take place shortly.

Andfjord Salmon www.andfjord.no / www.andfjordsalmon.com

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