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ArcticZymes Technologies — Interim / Quarterly Report 2025
May 8, 2025
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ArcticZymes Technologies Q1 2025 Financial results
- Total revenue for Q1 2025 was NOK 24.9 million, compared to NOK 30.0 million in Q1 2024.
- Sales revenue amounted to NOK 23.3 million, primarily affected by a NOK 9 million decline in orders from a major OEM customer in the Molecular Tools segment compared to Q1 2024. Excluding this customer, sales grew by 12% year-on-year
- EBITDA was NOK -3.7 million, compared to NOK 2.3 million in Q1 2024, reflecting ongoing investments in commercial transformation, IT systems, and foreign exchange effects.
- Record order activity, with a total of 342 customer orders in Q1 2025, up from 301 in the same period last year. Orders were split between Biomanufacturing (205) and Molecular Tools (140), with some orders containing products from both portfolios.
- The number of Biomanufacturing orders increased by 25%, while Molecular Tools orders rose by 3.7%, compared to Q1 2024.
- Biomanufacturing momentum continues, with 107 biomanufacturing customers in Q1 and 227 unique customers over the past 12 months—both all-time highs.
- U.S. market acceleration, with a 25% year on year sales increase, driven by increased activity in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) segment, particularly on the East Coast.
- Strategic adoption of SAN HQ enzymes by a new U.S.-based CDMO for AAV manufacturing, with an additional CDMO currently evaluating M-SAN for integration in the second half of 2025
- Sales within the Molecular Tools segment declined quarter-over-quarter, primarily due to reduction in order volumes from a major OEM customer. While this impacted short-term performance, the underlying demand drivers remain intact, and we continue to work closely with the partner to align future ordering patterns with their operational needs.
- A poster highlighting the effectiveness of our salt-active nuclease in removing chromatin was presented at "BioProcess International" in Barcelona by our collaboration partner, Acib. This continues to strengthen our thought leadership position in the field of bioprocessing.

| MNOK | Q1 2025 |
Q1 2024 |
Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 23.3 | 30.0 | - 22 % |
23.3 | 30.0 | - 22 % |
| Total revenues | 24.9 | 30.0 | - 17 % |
24.9 | 30.0 | - 17 % |
| Operating expenses | 28.6 | 27.7 | 3 % | 28.6 | 27.7 | 3 % |
| Operating expenses adj. for ext. items |
28.6 | 25.4 | 13 % | 28.6 | 25.4 | 13 % |
| EBITDA | -3.7 | 2.3 | -261 % | -3.7 | 2.3 | -261 % |
| EBITDA adj. for ext. items |
-3.7 | 4.6 | -180 % | -3.7 | 4.6 | -180 % |
| Profit before tax | -4,0 | 4.1 | -197 % | -4,0 | 4.1 | -197 % |
Key financial figures:
Introduction
ArcticZymes Technologies ASA, (hereinafter "AZT" or "the Company") provide high-quality enzymes for molecular research, diagnostics and biomanufacturing.
Business review
Commercial
Sales for Q1 2025 totalled NOK 23.3 million, compared to NOK 30.0 million in Q1 2024. The decline was primarily due to significantly lower ordering (approximately NOK 9 million) from a key account within the Molecular Tools segment.
The total number of orders in the quarter reached 342, an all-time high, up from 301 in the same period last year—an early indication that our investment in the commercial transformation is paving the way for revenue growth later in 2025 and into 2026.
Orders were split between Biomanufacturing (205) and Molecular Tools (140), with a few orders spanning both portfolios. Biomanufacturing orders increased by 25.6%, while Molecular Tools saw a 3.7% increase compared to Q1 2024.
From a regional perspective, revenue distribution remained well balanced: AMER accounted for 48%, EMEA for 41%, and APAC for 10% of total revenues.
The commercial transformation is progressing well, with the expanding biomanufacturing customer base serving as a strong early signal of momentum, even in a market facing significant macroeconomic challenges. While initial order sizes remain modest and competition is increasing, the continued traction highlights the strength of our salt-active nuclease portfolio and establishes a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Biomanufacturing
Biomanufacturing revenues reached NOK 13.6 million contributing 58% of total Q1 2025 sales. Encouragingly, the Biomanufacturing customer base continues to expand, reaching an all-time high of 227 unique customers over the last 12M, and 107 for the quarter.
The average order value declined by 5.2% compared to Q1 2024 reflecting an increase in smaller-sized orders for early phase projects.
Unique customers per quarter - Biomanufacturing

Molecular Tools
Molecular Tools revenue was NOK 9.7 million, contributing 42% of total Q1 2025 sales. The customer base growth remained flat, with 199 unique customers over the last 12M and 87 for the quarter.
Unique customers per quarter – Molecular Tools

The average order value declined by 49.9% compared to Q1 2024 reflecting a significant decrease in larger-sized orders from a key account.
Strategic initiatives
Partnerships are a key pillar of ArcticZymes' growth strategy, particularly within the biomanufacturing segment. Our M-SAN product is currently being implemented into the production protocol of a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), with first revenues expected in Q2. In parallel, SAN HQ has been successfully integrated into another leading CDMO's platform. These strategic collaborations are expected to drive recurring revenue streams and support broader market penetration over time.
In the OEM channel, a recent audit by a potential partner concluded positively without significant findings. However, the collaboration was not pursued further due to technical and operational challenges on the partner's side in marketing SAN HQ neo under a private label. We are currently conducting technical and operational due diligence with other OEM prospects. We remain

confident in establishing partnerships that allow for joint technical and quality support, enabling scale and long-term value creation for ArcticZymes.
Financial review
AZT reported sales of NOK 23.3 million for the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2024: 30.0 M). Earnings before tax, interest, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) were NOK -3.7 million (Q1 2024: 2.3 M) and net profit was NOK 3.1 million (Q1 2024: 3.2 M) in the quarter. Net financial income was a profit of NOK 1.9 million (Q1 2023: 3.3 M).

The Company recognised NOK 1.0 million in grant related revenues from the "Advanced
therapies enzyme project" funded by the Research Council of Norway during the first quarter. In addition, NOK 0.3 million related to tax grants was recognised in Q1 2025.
Operating expenses were increased by NOK 0.9 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 or from NOK 27.7 to NOK 28.6 million.
- Personnel expenses are increased from NOK 18.0 million to 18.8 million as we invested in commercial transformation. Salaries for Norwegian personnel is reduced by NOK 1.2 million compared to last year (Oslo office closure in Q1 2024). We have also capitalised less on projects (NOK 1.2 million less) in the beginning of the year compared to the start of last year, resulting in higher personnel cost for the quarter.
- Property, plant and equipment is lower in the Q1 this year compared to last year as we have spent less on rent due to closure of Oslo office and a lower spend on operational equipment such as chemicals.
- IT expenses are increased by almost NOK 0.2 million in the quarter
- External services are lower than last year as the ERP project is finalised. There are however still some expenses in the Q1 (NOK 0.4 million) related to support early in the year.
- Currency has impacted other operating expense negatively in the quarter. In Q1 2024, we had a positive contribution (reduction of expenses) of NOK 0.5 million whereas in Q1 2025 we had a loss of 0.6 MNOK (increasing expenses) resulting in a net delta of NOK 1.1 million,
If we only adjust operating expense for currency effects our operating expenses would have been NOK 0.2 lower in the first quarter this year compared to last year.

Taxes
For Q1 2025, the Company recognised NOK - 0.9 million (Q1 2024: 0.9 M) in tax expenses which will be added to deferred tax assets. The Company had NOK 4.7 million in deferred tax assets at the end of Q1 2025.
Financial position
Total equity amounted to NOK 322.3 million at the end of Q1 2025 compared to NOK 313.6 million at the end of Q1 2024.
Total assets were NOK 343.3 million at the end of Q1 2025, up from NOK 342.8 million at the end of Q1 2024.
The Company has no interest-bearing debt.
Cash flow
Net cash flow from operating activities was NOK -0.5 million for the 3-month period of 2025, compared to NOK -4.2 million in the same period in 2024. The difference is primarily explained by changes in working capital.
Cash flow from investing activities was NOK -0.8 million in the first quarter. This is primarily explained by NOK 0.7 million in investments classified as intangible assets.
Cash flow from financing activities was NOK –0.9 million in Q1 2025 explained by payments on lease liabilities (premises).
Changes in cash and cash equivalents was NOK - 2.2 million for the quarter. This generated a cash balance of NOK 168.8 million at the end of the quarter, compared to NOK 173.0 million at the end of Q1 2024.
NOK 73.9 million in low risk, liquid interest rate funds is classified as other assets.
Cash and STI position

Shareholder matters
The total number of issued shares was 51,071,390 at the end of the quarter.
1,030,000 options are outstanding as of 31.03.2025.
See the annual report for 2024 and notes 9 and 11 in the Q1 2025 financial statement for further details on option programs.

Outlook
The significant investment to upgrade our Salt Active Nucleases (SANs) to GMP grade is being well received, positioning us to support customers in the later stages of drug development and deepening our role in regulated biomanufacturing workflows. This also allows us to onboard more customers in the early phases as they know we can support them long term as well. In Q2, we will complete this regulatory upgrade campaign with the launch of M-SAN HQ GMP.
With the GMP transition nearing completion, we are now shifting our strategic focus toward expanding our enzyme portfolio beyond cell and gene therapy. This expansion is already underway with the development of ET-N1, a new RNA restriction enzyme, which will open additional opportunities for growth in adjacent markets.
ArcticZymes' commercial transformation continues to gain traction. A growing and increasingly diversified customer base, particularly within biomanufacturing, is laying the foundation for long-term growth. The Company's strategy of engaging customers early in their process development is proving effective, especially as enzyme adoption during the early stages of platform design tends to result in longterm integration and recurring business. CDMOs, therapeutic and diagnostic developers standardizing AZT enzymes in their manufacturing workflows represent a key growth lever.
The interim financial statement 31. March 2025 (Q1)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT & LOSS
| Q1 | YTD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000 - except EPS) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Sales revenues | 23 258 | 29 991 | 23 258 | 29 991 |
| Other income | 1 622 | 22 | 1 622 | 22 |
| Total income | 24 880 | 30 013 | 24 880 | 30 013 |
| Cost of materials | -1 223 | -1 012 | -1 223 | -1 012 |
| Change in inventory | 343 | -312 | 343 | -312 |
| Personnel expenses | -18 774 | -18 012 | -18 774 | -18 012 |
| Other operating expenses | -8 974 | -8 405 | -8 974 | -8 405 |
| Total operating expenses | -28 628 | -27 741 | -28 628 | -27 741 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depr. and amort. | -3 748 | 2 273 | -3 748 | 2 273 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -2 256 | -1 522 | -2 256 | -1 522 |
| Operating profit/loss (-) (EBIT) | -6 004 | 751 | -6 004 | 751 |
| Financial income, net | 1 949 | 3 329 | 1 949 | 3 329 |
| Profit/loss (-) before tax (EBT) | -4 056 | 4 080 | -4 056 | 4 080 |
| Income tax expense | 946 | -912 | 946 | -912 |
| Net profit/loss (-) | -3 109 | 3 169 | -3 109 | 3 169 |
| Basic EPS (profit for the period) | -0,06 | 0,06 | -0,06 | 0,06 |
| Diluted EPS (profit for the period) | -0,06 | 0,06 | -0,06 | 0,06 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Deferred tax | 4 733 | 4 987 | 3 787 |
| Machinery, equipment and permanent fixtures | 13 166 | 14 904 | 13 650 |
| Intangible assets | 33 380 | 29 927 | 33 234 |
| Lease assets Other long thrm receivables |
8 383 867 |
10 484 0 |
8 420 954 |
| Total non-current assets | 60 529 | 60 302 | 60 045 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 15 497 | 12 561 | 15 840 |
| Account receivables and other assets | 98 527 | 96 893 | 98 434 |
| Cash | 168 762 | 173 021 | 170 954 |
| Total current assets | 282 786 | 282 475 | 285 227 |
| Total assets | 343 315 | 342 778 | 345 272 |
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 51 071 | 50 871 | 51 071 |
| Premium paid in capital | 265 770 | 263 947 | 265 770 |
| Retained earnings | 5 455 | -1 180 | 7 407 |
| Total equity | 322 296 | 313 639 | 324 248 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Lease liabillities | 4 847 | 6 905 | 4 364 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 4 847 | 6 905 | 4 364 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Lease liabilities | 3 098 | 3 689 | 3 735 |
| Acconts payable | 3 512 | 6 859 | 5 120 |
| Other current liabilities | 9 562 | 11 686 | 7 806 |
| Total current liabilities | 16 172 | 22 233 | 16 661 |
| Total liabilities | 21 019 | 29 138 | 21 025 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 343 315 | 342 778 | 345 272 |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities: | |||
| Profit/loss (-) before tax | -4 056 | 4 080 | 10 582 |
| Profit/loss adjusted for | |||
| Adjustment lease premises | -325 | -22 | -22 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 2 256 | 1 522 | 6 581 |
| Employee stock options | 1 157 | 1 173 | 4 462 |
| Non-cash interest expense | 66 | 96 | 356 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||
| Inventory | 343 | 312 | -2 967 |
| Account receivables and other assets | 864 | -9 669 | -8 194 |
| Changes in fair value for financial investment | -952 | -2 797 | -4 624 |
| Payables and other current liabilities | 148 | 1 107 | -4 515 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | -498 | -4 197 | 1 659 |
| Cash flow from investing activities: | |||
| Investment in machinery and equipment | -104 | -440 | -933 |
| Investment in intangible assets | -739 | -4 033 | -8 589 |
| Short term investments | -6 | 1 809 | 611 |
| Changes in long term receivables | 87 | -954 | |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | -761 | -2 664 | -9 865 |
| Cash flow from financing activities: | |||
| Payment on lease liabillities | -867 | -916 | -3 401 |
| Payment interest on lease liabillities | -66 | -96 | -356 |
| Capital increase | 2 023 | ||
| Net cash flow from financing activities | -934 | -1 012 | -1 734 |
| Net change in cash during the period | -2 193 | -7 873 | -9 940 |
| Cash at the beginning of period | 170 954 | 180 894 | 180 894 |
| Cash at the end of period | 168 762 | 173 021 | 170 954 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | Share capital | Premium paid in capital |
Retained Earnings |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity as of 31.12.2023 | 50 871 | 263 948 | -5 522 | 309 297 |
| Comprehensive income Q1, 2024 | 3 169 | 3 169 | ||
| Transactions with owners: Employees' share options |
1 173 | 1 173 | ||
| Equity as of 31.03.2024 | 50 871 | 263 948 | -1 179 | 313 639 |
| Comprehensive income Q2 - Q4, 2024 | 5 301 | 5 301 | ||
| Transactions with owners: Share capital increase Employees' share options |
200 | 1 823 | -4 3 289 |
2 019 3 289 |
| Equity as of 31.12.2024 | 51 071 | 265 770 | 7 408 | 324 248 |
| Comprehensive income Q1, 2025 | -3 109 | -3 109 | ||
| Transactions with owners: Employees' share options |
1 157 | 1 157 | ||
| Equity as of 31.03.2025 | 51 071 | 265 770 | 5 455 | 322 296 |
Notes to the interim accounts for 31. March (Q1) Note 1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The assumptions applied in the quarterly financial statements for 2025 that may affect the use of accouting principles, book values of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses are similar to the assumtions found/used in the financial statement for 2024. These financial statements are the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements (hereafter "the Interim Financial Statements") of ArcticZymes Technologies ASA and its subsidiaries (hereafter "the Group") for the period ended 31. March 2025. The Interim Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standard 34 (IAS 34) and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year, ended 31. December 2024. (hereafter "the Annual Financial Statements"), as they provide an update of previously reported information.
Note 2 Analysis of operating revenue and -expenses and segment information
The Group recognise revenues according to IFRS 15 when it transfers control over a good or service to a customer. ArcticZymes sales revenues are enzymes for use in molecular research, In Vitro Diagnostics and biomanufacturing. Most of the revenues are from quotes or non binding supply agreements where the price has been agreed upon in advance. Other operating income are government tax grants, research grants and other administration income.
For further information refer to note 5 in the Annual report for 2024.
| Q1 | YTD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Sales revenue: | ||||
| Enzymes | 23 258 | 29 992 | 23 258 | 29 992 |
| Group operating sales revenues | 23 258 | 29 992 | 23 258 | 29 992 |
| Gross profit | ||||
| Enzymes | 22 378 | 28 668 | 22 378 | 28 668 |
| Group gross profit | 22 378 | 28 668 | 22 378 | 28 668 |
| Other income | ||||
| Enzymes | 1 296 | 21 | 1 296 | 21 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | 325 | 1 | 325 | 1 |
| Group other income | 1 622 | 22 | 1 622 | 22 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Enzymes | -25 135 | -23 355 | -25 135 | -23 355 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | -2 613 | -3 062 | -2 613 | -3 062 |
| Group operating expenses | -27 748 | -26 417 | -27 748 | -26 417 |
| Operating profit/loss (-) (EBITDA) | ||||
| Enzymes | -1 460 | 5 334 | -1 460 | 5 334 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | -2 287 | -3 061 | -2 287 | -3 061 |
| Operating profit/loss (-) (EBITDA) | -3 748 | 2 273 | -3 748 | 2 273 |
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||
| Enzymes | -2 244 | -1 508 | -2 244 | -1 508 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | -12 | -13 | -12 | -13 |
| Group depreciation and amortization | -2 256 | -1 522 | -2 256 | -1 522 |
| Profit/loss (-) before interest and tax (EBIT) | ||||
| Enzymes | -3 704 | 3 825 | -3 704 | 3 825 |
| Unallocated corpoate expenses | -2 300 | -3 074 | -2 300 | -3 074 |
| Profit/loss (-) before interest and tax (EBIT) | -6 004 | 751 | -6 004 | 751 |
Note 3 Impacts of d the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has not impacted the company directly or in a material way. The Company has no direct, nor indirect sales to Russia.
Note 4 Alternative Performance Measures
EBITDA & EBIT
EBITDA is widely used by investors when evaluating and comparing businesses, and provides an analysis of the operating results excluding depreciation and amortisation. The non-cash elements depreciation and amortization may vary significantly between companies depending on the value and type of assets.
The definition of EBITDA is "Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization" and EBIT is "Earnings Before Interest and Taxes". The reconciliation to the IFRS accounts is as follows:
| Q1 | YTD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Sales revenues | 23 258 | 29 991 | 23 258 | 29 991 |
| Other income | 1 622 | 22 | 1 622 | 22 |
| Total income | 24 880 | 30 013 | 24 880 | 30 013 |
| Cost of materials | -1 223 | -1 012 | -1 223 | -1 012 |
| Change in inventory | 343 | -312 | 343 | -312 |
| Personnel expenses | -18 774 | -18 012 | -18 774 | -18 012 |
| Other operating expenses | -8 974 | -8 405 | -8 974 | -8 405 |
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | -2 256 | -1 522 | -2 256 | -1 522 |
| Total expenses | -30 884 | -29 263 | -30 884 | -29 263 |
| Operating profit/loss (-) | -6 004 | 751 | -6 004 | 751 |
Note 5 Taxes
The calculation of deferred tax asset and tax expense as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025 is based on a tax rate of 22%. The deferred tax asset is increased with NOK 0.9 million due to changes in tax loss in the period. The deferred tax asset was NOK 4.7 million as of March 31, 2025. The basis for recognition of a tax asset are the expected future profits according to the assumption that temporary differences for the coming years will be reversed. For further information refer to note 12 in the Annual report for 2024.
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 31.03.2025 | 31.12.2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non current assets | 2 188 | 2 018 | -170 |
| Other temporary differences | 553 | 1 066 | 513 |
| Gains and loss account | 3 476 | 4 346 | 870 |
| Total temporary differences | 6 217 | 7 429 | 1 212 |
| Financial instruments | 7 656 | 6 704 | |
| Adjustment capitalisation Skattefunn | 1 450 | 1 493 | |
| Tax assessment loss carried forward | -36 838 | -32 840 | |
| Calculation base deferred tax asset | -21 515 | -17 214 | |
| Change in deferred tax asset, 22% | -4 733 | -3 787 | 946 |
| Profit before income tax | -4 056 | 10 581 | |
| Non deductable expenses | -1 059 | -4 346 | |
| Non taxable income | -326 -2 248 |
||
| Changes in temporary differences | 1 442 | 152 | |
| Profit before tax loss carried forward | -3 998 | 4 140 | |
| Deffered tax loss carried forward | 3 998 | -4 140 | |
| Tax base | 0 | 0 | |
| Tax expense | 946 | -2 112 |
Note 6 Non-current assets
| Machinery, equipment and permanent fixtures | Q1 | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Net book value (opening balance) | 13 650 | 15 020 | 13 650 | 15 020 |
| Net investment | 104 | 440 | 104 | 440 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -587 | -555 | -587 | -555 |
| Net book value (ending balance) | 13 166 | 14 904 | 13 166 | 14 904 |
| Intangible asset | Q1 | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Net book value (opening balance) | 33 234 | 26 096 | 33 234 | 26 096 |
| Net investment | 739 | 4 033 | 739 | 4 033 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -593 | -202 | -593 | -202 |
| Net book value (ending balance) | 33 380 | 29 927 | 33 380 | 29 927 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease assets | Q1 | YTD | ||
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Net book value (opening balance) | 8 420 | 12 314 | 8 420 | 12 314 |
| Adjustment net present value 01.01 | 1 038 | 227 | 1 038 | 227 |
| Depreciation | -1 076 | -764 | -1 076 | -764 |
| Cancellation premises Share Lab Oslo | -1 294 | -1 294 | ||
| Net book value (ending balance) | 8 383 | 10 484 | 8 383 | 10 484 |
Intangible assets are depreciated by the linear method, depreciating the acquisition expense to the residual value over the estimated useful life, which are for each group of assets.
Capitalisation of intangible assets consists of the following projects:
New product develpoment, scale-up of existing productes, own patents and DMF related to SAN portfolio.
For further information refer to notes 13,14 and 15 in the Annual report for 2024.
Note 7 Lease assets and liabilities
The Group have four contracts under IFRS16 with Siva Inovation senter for leasing offices and lab facilities . The subsidiary ArcticZymes had a contract for leasing offices with Share Lab in Oslo. This contract was canceled in Q1-2024.
For further information refer to note 15 in the Annual report for 2024.
(Amounts in NOK 1 000)
| Financial position | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Lease assets | 8 383 | 10 484 |
| Total lease assets | 8 383 | 10 484 |
| Lease liabilites | 4 847 | 6 905 |
| Total lease liabilities | 4 847 | 6 905 |
Short-term leases
The Group also lease computers and IT equipment with contract terms from 1 to 3 years. The Group has decided not to recognise leases where the underlying asset has a low value, and thus does not recognise lease obligations and lease assets for any of these assetes. Instead, payments for leases are expensed when they occur.
Overhead expenses related to premises in contracts are expensed when they occur.
| Total leased assets inc. in other op. expenses | 395 | 612 | 1 627 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead expenses related to premises | 174 | 521 | 1 314 |
| Lease of IT equipment | 221 | 91 | 313 |
| Summary of other leased assets presented in the consolidated Profit & Loss statement |
31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) |
Note 8 Account receivables and other assets
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account receivables | 16 472 | 20 675 | 20 525 |
| Tax grants | 3 687 | 882 | 2 248 |
| VAT | 1 492 | 401 | 921 |
| Short term investments | 73 939 | 69 955 | 72 981 |
| Other assets | 2 938 | 4 981 | 1 759 |
| Total account receivable and other assets | 98 527 | 96 893 | 98 434 |
Historically, the group has not incurred losses on accounts receivable. Based on this and the fact that there were insignificant losses in 2024, and we expect no material future losses, no provisions for losses were made in Q1.
For further information refer to note 17 in the Annual report for 2024.
Note 9 Related party disclosures
Shares owned or controlled by directors and senior management per 31. March 2025:
| Number of | Number of | |
|---|---|---|
| Name, position | shares | options |
| Petter Dragesund, board member | 521 739 | |
| Sharon Brownlow, board member | 10 570 | |
| Frank Mathias, chairman of the board | 9 000 | |
| Lill Hege Henriksen, Observer (employee) | 3 088 | |
| Michael Akoh, CEO | 7 660 | 275 000 |
| Børge Sørvoll, CFO | 100 428 | 330 000 |
| Marit Sjo Lorentzen, VP Operations | 25 331 | 150 000 |
| Grethe Ytterstad, VP Regulatory Affairs | 7 269 | 35 000 |
| Paul Blackburn, VP sales | 35 000 | |
| Jeremy Gillespie, VP Corporate Develoment | 35 000 | |
| Ruth, Hendus-Altenburger. PMO Manager | 35 000 | |
| Olav Lanes, VP R&D and applications | 7 000 | 135 000 |
| See note 11 for further details |
Note 10 Shareholders
| The 20 largest shareholders as of 31.03.2025 | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Nominee) | 9 835 264 | 19,26 % |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Nominee) | 3 976 009 | 7,79 % |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Nominee) | 2 665 253 | 5,22 % |
| Pro AS | 2 411 626 | 4,72 % |
| Avanza Bank AB (Nominee) | 1 996 464 | 3,91 % |
| Nordnet Bank AB (Nominee) | 1 903 292 | 3,73 % |
| Clearstream Banking S.A. (Nominee) | 1 532 692 | 3,00 % |
| J.P. Morgan SE (Nominee) | 1 200 000 | 2,35 % |
| Belvedere AS | 1 159 965 | 2,27 % |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Nominee) | 925 024 | 1,81 % |
| Norda AS | 885 314 | 1,73 % |
| Riise Invest Nord AS | 640 000 | 1,25 % |
| ISAR AS | 601 645 | 1,18 % |
| Naudholmen AS | 595 000 | 1,17 % |
| Danske Bank AS (Nominee) | 588 351 | 1,15 % |
| Nordnet Livsforsikring AS | 566 280 | 1,11 % |
| Kvantia AS | 554 713 | 1,09 % |
| Middelboe AS | 527 977 | 1,03 % |
| Dragesund Invest AS | 521 739 | 1,02 % |
| Vinterstua AS | 516 529 | 1,01 % |
| 20 largest shareholders aggregated | 33 603 137 | 65,80 % |
Note 11 Share options
Per 31.03.2025, there were 1,030,000 outstanding options.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average exercise price |
Number of share options |
Average exercise price |
Number of share options |
||
| As of 01.01. Granted during the period |
44,71 | 1 030 000 | 56,14 38,23 |
795 000 100 000 |
|
| Outstanding at 31. March | 1 030 000 | 895 000 | |||
| Granted during the year Exercised during the year |
15,00 10,19 |
335 000 -200 000 |
|||
| Outstanding at 31. December | 1 030 000 |
Expiry date, exercise price, and outstanding options:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | |||
| Expiry date | exercise price | Number of share options | |
| 2025, 14 May | 10,19 | 15 000 | 215 000 |
| 2026, 30 November | 89,52 | 330 000 | 330 000 |
| 2028, 28 February | 42,38 | 50 000 | 50 000 |
| 2028, 30 November | 26,94 | 200 000 | 200 000 |
| 2029, 28 February | 38,23 | 100 000 | 100 000 |
| 2029, 30 November | 15,00 | 335 000 | |
| Outstanding at 31. March | 1 030 000 | 895 000 | |
| Exercisable options at 31. March | 15 000 | 215 000 |
Note 12 Other current liabilities
| Total other current liabilities | 9 562 | 11 685 | 7 806 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accruals | 639 | 1 901 | 805 |
| Bonus | 1 935 | 1 396 | 251 |
| Other personnel | 8 | 769 | 6 |
| Unpaid holiday pay | 5 162 | 5 368 | 4 111 |
| Accrued public fees | 1 818 | 2 251 | 2 633 |
| (Amounts in NOK 1 000) | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
For further information refer to note 22 in the Annual report for 2024.
Note 13 Events after balance sheet date, 31. March 2025
There are no events of significance to the financial statements for the period from the financial statement date to the date of approval; 07.05.2025
STATMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the financial statement for the period 1. January to the 31. March 2025 have been prepared in accordance with current accounting standards and that the information in the accounts gives a true and fair view of the Company and the Group's assets, liabilities, financial position and results of operation.
We also confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the quarterly report includes a true and fair overview of the Company's and the Group's development, results and position, together with a description of the most important risks and uncertainty factors the Company and the Group are facing.
Tromsø, 07.05.2025
The Board of Directors of ArcticZymes Technologies ASA
Chairman Director Driector
Frank Mathias Sharon Brownlow Petter Dragesund
Terese Solstad Michael Akoh Director-employee CEO

ArcticZymes Technologies ASA
Sykehusvegen 23 N-9294 Tromsø, Norway
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