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Atlantic Sapphire

Investor Presentation Apr 23, 2025

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2024 annual report

Company update April 2025

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Operational update

Financial update

Stable performance on key operational parameters during 2024

Stabilized biological performance and identified bottlenecks in the operation to be resolved before full capacity can be utilized

  • Adjustment of standing biomass, by reducing the size of each batch was completed Q1'2025 – remaining biomass optimized for current feeding capacity
  • Well maintenance successfully performed, resetting the well performance to original 2017 volumes
  • Full overhauling plan implementation to give more stability to the operation. To be finished during 2025.
  • Feeding consumption increase over the next year from measures implemented.

De bottlenecking Phase 1 Fine tuning of the facility, achieving operational excellence

  • The feeding capacity of the facility has been limited by bottlenecks and downtime in the water treatment capacity - identified what is expected to be needed to fully utilize Phase 1
    • Increase biofilter capacity
    • Upgrade mechanical filters
    • Increase skimmer capacity
  • In addition to Phase 1 de-bottlenecking, the Company sees strong benefits adding more new water to continue the Phase 2 progress and improve Phase 1 performance
  • Continued implementation of further debottlenecking projects and completing system overhauling for all 12 systems
  • Removing of bottlenecks and reduction of unscheduled downtime will allow for increased feeding and derisking of Phase 1
  • Cost efficiency initiatives initiating cost cutting plan

Measures implemented and under implementation …to be completed in the period ahead for full utilization of Phase 1

Stable performance on key operational parameters during 2024

Highly encouraging biomass development

  • Very stable growth from November 2023 driven by good growth environment and low mortality levels
  • Reduced growth in Q4-04 as a result of planned maintenance on salt water well
  • bFCR to stabilize between 1.2-1.3, with identified room for further improvement

Net biomass gain (RLW tons) Harvest volume (HOG tons, bars) and avg. harvest weights (kg. HOG, line)

  • From January 2024, water quality and system performance indicated that it has reached peak capacity. Need to reduce number of fish to allow feeding per appetite - fish had to be harvested early for most batches at small weights - resulting in poor sales price for the fish but allowing the remining fish to grow.
  • Harvest weights and price achievement improved after adapting biomass to current feeding capacity.
  • Once bottlenecks in the system are resolved, the company can build biomass to significantly higher average weights and thereby improve price realization.

Atlantic Sapphire's advantageous location unlocks premium pricing

Price achievement (USD / kg. HOG) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q1'251) Medium term ambition Bluehouse Premium Fish Pool reference index

Reaching majority premium pricing from Q4 2024

  • 2024 affected by harvesting small fish with prior temperature challenges
  • Average harvest weight increased in 2nd half from measures taken to adjust biomass and drove sales price up
  • Average harvest weight increased further int 2025 and increased sales price further
  • Under stable conditions, ~80-90% of total harvest is expected to be sold at the Bluehouse premium price, raising the average price achievement considerably
    • Includes also value enhancing of lower quality fish by fileting & VAP to increase price
  • Being a local US producer, Atlantic Sapphire enjoys significant competitive advantages versus import salmon (substantial cost- and emissions reduction on transportation)
  • Medium term target average sales price to reach 12 \$ / kg

Setting a clear course for the company to achieve operational excellence

2017 – Sep'23

Stage 1: Commissioning – trial and error Completed

Atlantic Sapphire saw rapid growth in this period and experienced "growing pains" that ultimately had a material negative effect on biological performance and achieved volumes.

Selected initiatives:

  • Biofilter reset
  • New chiller bank
  • New ozone system
  • Additional tank lighting

Stage 2: Industrialization, systemization, knowledge-based approach Completed

Changes to organizational structure and production protocols, with new operational management reducing the complexity level in the farm and taking down the short-term ambition to make vital improvements for the longer term.

Selected initiatives:

• Mario Palma new COO, implementing new production protocols

~5,000 tons annualized harvest (HOG, est.)1

  • Reducing risk
  • Stabilizing farm conditions

Stage 3: De-bottlenecking and optimization to grow production

Focus on proactivity and optimizing by removing bottlenecks, fine-tuning and optimizing water quality – Phase 1 requiring new investments to reach full practical capacity. Continued investments into Phase 2.

Selected targets:

Today

  • Profitable operations
  • Increase harvest weights
  • Increase biomass
  • Improve bFCR2 by ~0.1 (optimized Phase 1)
  • Cut operational costs by USD 1-2/kg (optimized Phase 1)

Stage 4: Operational excellence Longer-term target

Fully operational Phase 1 + Phase 2 estimated to unlock the full potential of both phases and lead to increased output from the entire facility, unlocking economies of scale and significant cash generation potential.

Target EBITDA of USD ~5 per kg ~25,000 tons annual harvest (HOG, est.)

  • 1) Based on Q2 2024 harvest level of ~1,250 tons HOG
  • 2) bFCR: Biological Feed Conversion Ratio

Operational update

Financial update

2024 key highlights and figures

Overview of key figures Commentary

(USD 1,000) 31 December
2024
31 December
2023
Change
in USD
As a %
of 2024
revenue
As a %
of 2023
revenue
Revenue 22,819 13,995 8,824 100% 100%
Cost of goods sold (83,095) (67 , 141 ) (15,954) -364% -480%
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 4,057 (14,095) 18,152 18% -101%
Salary and personnel costs (7,234) (4,051) (3,183) -32% -29%
Selling, general, and administrative costs (12,369) (7,984) (4,385) -54% -57%
Other income (expense), net 59 1,927 (1,868) 0% 14%
Impairment of non-current assets (73,000) (35,000) (38,000) -320% -250%
Depreciation and amortization (14,418) (13,839) (579) -63% -99%
Operating loss (EBIT) (163,181) (126 , 188 ) (36,993) -715% -902%
Finance income 4,175 1,516 2,659 18% 11%
Finance expense (8,315) (9,086) 771 -36% -65%
Loss before income tax (167,321) (133 , 758 ) (33,563) -733% -956%
Income tax 0% 0%
Net loss (167,321) (133 , 758) (33,563) -733% -956%
Non-IFRS measures
Operating loss (EBIT) (163,181) (126,188) (36,993) -715% -902%
Add back: depreciation and amortization 14,418 13,839 579 63% ට විදි
EBITDA (148,763) (112,349) (36,414) -652% -803%
Add back: fair value adjustment on biological assets (4,057) 14,095 (18,152) -18% 101%
Add back: impairment of non-current assets 73,000 35,000 38,000 320% 250%
EBITDA, adjusted (79,820) ( 63 , 254 ) (16,566) -350% -452%
  • Approximately 4,365t HOG harvest volume in 2024 (1,545t in 2023)
  • Approximately 5,500t RLW gross biomass gain (3,700t in 2023)
  • Consistent price achievement on premium fish, premium share increasing throughout 2024 as size increased
  • Good biological development and operating conditions with low mortalities, improved growth per batch, stable water temperature, and stable water quality
  • Further optimization towards US Phase 1 proven state through further fine-tuning of the facility for a safer production environment and improved biomass gain, while US Phase 2 construction currently kept at a minimum with a focus on the design and optimization of the overall project's quality and cost
  • Impairment of non-current assets of USD -73 million
    • Main driver for impairment is expected increased cost of completing phase 2 considered inflation since construction was triggered

2024 financial statements

Consolidated statement of operations Commentary

(USD 1,000) NOTE 2024 2023
Revenue 3 22,819 13,995
Cost of goods sold 5,15 (83,095) (67,141)
Fair value adjustment on biological assets 5 4,057 (14,095)
Salary and personnel costs 6,18,20 (7,234) (4,051)
Selling, general, and administrative costs 4,7,8 (12,369) (7,984)
Other income, net 4 59 1,927
Impairment of non-current assets 9 (73,000) (35,000)
Depreciation and amortization 9 (14,418) (13,839)
Operating loss (163,181) (126,188)
Finance income 10 4,175 1,516
Finance expense 10,19 (8,315) (9,086)
Loss before income tax (167,321) (133,758)
Income tax 11
Net loss (167,321) (133,758)
Earnings per share:
Retrospectively adjusted basic earnings per share 12 (17.19) (340.39)
Retrospectively adjusted diluted earnings per share 12 (17.19) (340.39)

Consolidated Statement of Operations

  • Harvest volume: Approximately 4,365t HOG harvest volume in 2024 (1,545t in 2023)
  • Cost of Goods Sold:
    • Y/Y increase of primarily driven by increased harvest volume and realization of COGS from such batches.
  • SG&A: Y/Y increase primarily driven by transition costs in management and increase in insurance costs

Cost Development going forward

  • EBITDA: Expected to further approach break-even driven by increased sales price driven by fish size and quality, increases in biomass gain and harvest volumes.
  • Maintenance: System overhauling catching up on backlog of maintenance – reducing unplanned maintenance once completed, shifting maintenance from corrective to preventative maintenance, reducing maintenance cost
  • Chillers: Continued use of temporary chiller solution for phase 1 expected until permanent chiller solution is commissioned with phase 2, then significantly reducing cost of chiller operation through lower chiller lease and operating cost

2024 Operations Represent the Continued Path to Stability and Steady State

2024 financial statements

Consolidated statement of financial position Commentary

(USD 1,000) NOTE 2024 2023 (USD 1,000) NOTE 2024 2023
ssets Equity and liabilities
on-current assets Equity
Property, plant, and equipment, net 197,658 275,599 Share capital 17,18 38,110 8,644
Right of use asset 8 1,501 1,971 Share premium 17,18 751,560 691,430
Restricted deposits 13.16 15.180 15.172 Employee stock options 17,18 4.104 3,959
Security deposits 1,604 1.353 Accumulated deficit (581,488) (414,167)
Other investments 13 6 Accumulated translation differences (9,454) (6,726)
frade and other receivables (non-current) 13,14 1,049 481 Total equity 202,832 283,140
tal non-current assets 216,992 294,582
Non-current liabilities
urrent assets Borrowings (non-current) 13,19 41,674 37,603
Prepaid and other current assets 433 2,213 Lease liability (non-current) 8 1,247 1,729
nventories, net 15 5,729 5,139 Convertible debt (non-current) 19,21 20,458
Biological assets 5 16.991 16.218 Total non-current liabilities 63,379 39,332
Trade and other receivables, net 13.14 3.666 1,155
Restricted cash 13,16 415 415 Current liabilities
Cash 13,16 29,447 22,536 Borrowings (current) 13,19 - 5,000
tal current assets 56,681 47,676 Lease liability (current) 8 494 450
Trade and other payables 13 6.968 14.336
tal assets 273,673 342,258 Total current liabilities 7.462 19,786
Total liabilities 70,841 59,118
  • Operating Cash: USD 29.4m
  • Restricted Deposits1 : USD 15.2m
  • CAPEX: USD 8.8m
    • Largely tied to phase 1 upgrade projects
  • Non-current assets: USD 217m (295m in 2023)
    • Impairment of USD 73 m
  • Borrowings: USD
    • NIBD (excl. restricted deposits 1 ): USD 32.7m
    • Term Debt: USD 41m drawn
    • Convertible loan: USD 20m drawn
    • RCF: USD 0 drawn, USD 17.4m available2
  • Equity: USD 202.8m
    • Driven by capital raise proceeds offset by accumulated losses
    • Private Placements:
      • February 2024: USD 35m
      • October 2024: USD 60m

1) The provisions of the amended 2020 Credit Facility replaced its financial covenant of a USD 15.0m minimum cash balance to holding a restricted deposit of USD 15.0m.

2) Approximately USD 2.6m of the USD 20.0m RCF facility is currently utilized as a Letter of Credit for equipment leasing

2024 financial statements

2024 Key Financials by Segment Summary

Year ended 31 December 2024
(USD 1,000)
Denmark
operations
US
operations
Other and
eliminations Consolidated
Revenue from sale of salmon - 22,819 - 22,819
Cost of goods sold 39 83,056 83,095
EBITDA (100) (148,121) (542) (148,763)
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment (100) (152,178) (542) (152,820)
EBITDA, adjusted* (100) (79,178) (542) (79,820)
Pre-tax income (loss) (144) (173,378) 6,201 (167,321)
Total assets 1,811 252,469 19,393 273,673
Total liabilities 1,925 152,684 (83,768) 70,841
Depreciation and amortization 20 14,399 (1) 14.418
Interest income 7 1,088 3,080 4,175
Interest expense 31 11,946 (3,662) 8,315
Impairment of non-current assets - 73,000 - 73,000
Capital expenditures - 8,782 8,782

All Focus is on the US, Considering to Divest the Remaining Danish Assets

Commentary

Unclear situation – tariff regime has been changing frequently in 2025.

Tariff situation as of April 23rd, 2025

  • Feed sourced from various countries
    • Canada: No import tariffs on feed
    • Chile: 10% import tariffs on feed
    • Norway 15% import tariffs on feed
    • EU 20% import tariffs on feed
    • No domestic production of feed in the US

Tariff situation as of April 23rd, 2025

  • Salmon
    • Canada: No import tariffs on fresh or frozen salmon
    • Chile: 10% import tariffs on fresh or frozen salmon
    • Norway 15% import tariffs on fresh or frozen salmon
    • EU 20% import tariffs on fresh or frozen salmon
    • Minor domestic production of salmon in the US

Atlantic Sapphire monitors the situation continuously.

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