Quarterly Report • Nov 7, 2023
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Q3 2023 and First Nine Months of 2023
| 0 | Sales & Other 9 |
|---|---|
| Highlights 2 | Outlook 10 |
| Summary of the 3rd Quarter and the First Nine Months of 2023 3 | Risks 12 |
| Results from the 3rd Quarter and the First Nine Months of 2023 4 | Events after the Reporting Period 12 |
| Income Statement 4 | Statement by the Management and the Board of Directors on the Interim Report 13 |
| Statement of Financial Position 4 | Consolidated Income Statement 14 |
| Cash Flow 5 | Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 14 |
| FOF Segment 6 | Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 15 |
| Freshwater Segments 7 | Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 16 |
| Freshwater – Faroe Islands 7 | Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 17 |
| Freshwater – Scotland 7 | Notes to the Accounts 18 |
| Farming – Faroe Islands 8 | Contacts 26 |
| Farming – Scotland 8 | Appendix 27 |
| Services 9 |
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| INCOME STATEMENT | ||||
| Group - Operating revenue | 1,859 | 1,867 | 5,579 | 5,190 |
| Group - Operational EBIT* | 269 | 325 | 1,188 | 1,329 |
| Group - EBIT | 278 | 307 | 770 | 1,879 |
| Group - Profit for the period | 219 | 249 | 563 | 1,498 |
| FOF - Operating revenue | 1,048 | 677 | 2,523 | 1,642 |
| FOF – Operational EBITDA | 316 | 119 | 573 | 326 |
| FOF – Operational EBITDA margin | 30% | 18% | 23% | 20% |
| Freshwater FO - Operating Revenue | 147 | 127 | 399 | 319 |
| Freshwater FO - Operational EBIT | 47 | 86 | 105 | 136 |
| Freshwater FO - Operational EBIT Margin | 32% | 68% | 26% | 43% |
| Freshwater FO – Operational EBIT/KG (DKK)**** | 34.67 | 51.69 | 28.59 | 38.36 |
| Freshwater FO – Operational EBIT/KG (NOK)**** | 53.04 | 69.88 | 43.52 | 51.56 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operating Revenue | 50 | 37 | 115 | 86 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operational EBIT | 17 | 11 | 18 | -16 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operational EBIT Margin | 33% | 30% | 16% | -18% |
| Freshwater SCT - Operational EBIT/KG (DKK)**** | 59.79 | 42.55 | 19.36 | -20.06 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operational EBIT/KG (NOK)**** | 91.46 | 57.52 | 29.47 | -26.95 |
| Farming FO - Operating Revenue | 937 | 1,030 | 2,403 | 3,888 |
| Farming FO - Operational EBIT | 108 | 274 | 487 | 1,260 |
| Farming FO - Operational EBIT Margin | 12% | 27% | 20% | 32% |
| Farming FO - Operational EBIT/KG (DKK) | 6.47 | 16.29 | 13.37 | 26.59 |
| Farming FO - Operational EBIT/KG (NOK) | 9.90 | 22.02 | 20.35 | 35.73 |
| Farming SCT - Operating Revenue | 212 | 427 | 1,403 | 1,196 |
| Farming SCT - Operational EBIT | -282 | -180 | -107 | -57 |
| Farming SCT - Operational EBIT Margin | -133% | -42% | -8% | -5% |
| Farming SCT - Operational EBIT/KG (DKK) | -68.70 | -22.25 | -5.49 | -3.02 |
| Farming SCT - Operational EBIT/KG (NOK) | -105.09 | -30.07 | -8.36 | -4.06 |
| Services - Operating Revenue | 208 | 220 | 585 | 590 |
| Services - Operational EBIT | 21 | 15 | 31 | 14 |
| Services - Operational EBIT Margin | 10% | 7% | 5% | 2% |
| Services - Operational EBIT/KG (DKK) | 0.99 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.21 |
| Services - Operational EBIT/KG (NOK) | 1.52 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.28 |
| Sales & Other - Operating Revenue | 2,188 | 2,298 | 6,918 | 8,204 |
| Sales & Other - Operational EBIT | 78 | 43 | 109 | -279 |
| Sales & Other - Operational EBIT Margin | 4% | 2% | 2% | -3% |
| Sales & Other - Operational EBIT/KG (DKK) | 3.73 | 1.72 | 1.95 | -4.21 |
| Sales & Other - Operational EBIT/KG (NOK) | 5.70 | 2.33 | 2.97 | -5.66 |
| NOK/DKK (average) | 65.37 | 73.98 | 65.70 | 74.41 |
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 0 | 0 | |||
| FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOW | ||||
| Total Assets** | 17,252 | 16,882 | 17,252 | 16,882 |
| Equity** | 10,484 | 10,396 | 10,484 | 10,396 |
| Equity ratio** | 61% | 62% | 61% | 62% |
| Net interest-bearing debt** | 3,045 | 2,664 | 3,045 | 2,664 |
| Cash flow from operations | 185 | 127 | 1,135 | 820 |
| Cash flow from financing | -124 | 171 | -742 | -76 |
| PROFITABILITY | ||||
| Basic earnings per share (DKK) | 3.70 | 4.21 | 9.53 | 25.36 |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | 3.70 | 4.21 | 9.53 | 25.36 |
| ROCE*** | 1.7% | 2.1% | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| VOLUMES | ||||
| Harvested Faroe Islands (tgw) | 16,740 | 16,850 | 36,403 | 47,410 |
| Harvested Scotland (tgw) | 4,100 | 8,100 | 19,536 | 18,719 |
| Total Harvest | 20,840 | 24,950 | 55,939 | 66,129 |
| Farming FO transferred to VAP (tgw) | 6,997 | 6,462 | 17,052 | 19,457 |
| VAP produced (tgw) | 6,529 | 6,636 | 16,281 | 19,516 |
| Sold feed tonnes | 35,903 | 37,805 | 88,421 | 95,240 |
| Internal feed sales tonnes | 34,148 | 36,442 | 85,587 | 91,696 |
| Smolt released thousand Faroe Islands (pcs) | 3,343 | 4,117 | 9,008 | 9,445 |
| Smolt released thousand Scotland (pcs) | 2,494 | 2,446 | 7,326 | 7,521 |
| Total smolt release | 5,837 | 6,563 | 16,334 | 16,966 |
* Aligned for fair value adjustment of biomass, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax – refer to Note 10
** Comparing figures from the end of 2022
*** Return on average capital employed, based on operational EBIT – refer to Note 10
****Calculated EBIT per KG Released Smolt
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year).
The Bakkafrost Group delivered a total operational EBIT of DKK 269 million (DKK 325 million) in Q3 2023 and made a profit of DKK 219 million (DKK 249 million). According to Bakkafrost's revised segment structure, the business segment's operational EBIT were as follows:
| Q3 | Q3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operational EBIT (mDKK) | 2023 | 2022 |
| FOF – Operational EBITDA | 316 | 119 |
| Freshwater FO - Operational EBIT | 47 | 86 |
| Freshwater SCT - Operational EBIT | 17 | 11 |
| Farming FO - Operational EBIT | 108 | 274 |
| Farming SCT - Operational EBIT | -282 | -180 |
| Services - Operational EBIT | 21 | 15 |
| Sales & Other - Operational EBIT | 78 | 43 |
During Q3 2023, the FOF segment sourced 109,685 tonnes (76,182 tonnes) of raw material. The Operational EBITDA margin was 30% (18%), and fish feed sales amounted to 35,903 tonnes (37,805 tonnes).
For the first nine months of 2023, the FOF segment's operational EBITDA was 23% (20%). During the first nine months of 2023, Havsbrún sourced 413,485 tonnes (251,763 tonnes) of raw material.
In Q3 2023, the Freshwater segments in the Faroe Islands and Scotland released a total of 5.8 million (6.6 million) smolts combined:
For the first nine months of 2023, the freshwater segments have released a total of 16.3 (17.0) million smolts:
In Q3 2023, the Freshwater FO segment made an operational EBIT per kg released smolt of 34.67 DKK/kg (51.69 DKK/kg), corresponding to 53.04 NOK/kg (69.88 NOK/kg). The Freshwater SCT segment made an operational EBIT per kg released smolt of 59.79 DKK/kg (42.55 DKK/kg), corresponding to 91.46 NOK/kg (57.52 NOK/kg).
The Farming segments achieved lower prices in Q3 2023 than in Q3 2022. The Farming FO segment had a similar harvest volume as in Q3 2022, whereas the Farming SCT segment had a lower harvest volume in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022. In Q3 2023, the Farming SCT segment had incident-based costs of DKK 184 million (DKK 121 million).
The total combined harvest in Q3 2023 of the farming segments in the Faroe Islands and Scotland was 20,840 tonnes gutted weight (24,950 tgw):
For the first nine months of 2023, the farming segments have harvested a total of 55,939 tonnes gutted weight (66,129):
In Q3 2023, the Farming FO segment made an operational EBIT/kg of 6.47 DKK/kg (16.29 DKK/kg), corresponding to 9.90 NOK/kg (22.02 NOK/kg). The Farming SCT segment made an operational EBIT/kg of -68.70 DKK/kg (-22.25 DKK/kg), corresponding to - 105.09 NOK/kg (-30.07 NOK/kg).
The Services segment made an operational EBIT/kg of 0.99 DKK/kg (0.59 DKK/kg), corresponding to 1.52 NOK/kg (0.80 NOK/kg). The operational EBIT margin for the segment was 10% (7%).
The Sales & Other segment had a revenue of DKK 2,188 million (2,298 million) and an operational EBIT margin of 4% (2%). The operational EBIT/kg was 3.73 DKK/kg (1.72 DKK/kg), corresponding to 5.70 NOK/kg (2.33 NOK/kg).
The performance according to the previously used business segment structure can be found in the Appendix.
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year).
The Group's operating revenue amounted to DKK 1,859 million (DKK 1,867 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023, the operating revenue amounted to DKK 5,579 million (DKK 5,190 million).
The Group's operational EBIT was DKK 269 million (DKK 325 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023, the Group's operational EBIT was DKK 1,188 million (DKK 1,329 million).
The fair value adjustment of the Group's biological assets amounted to DKK 55 million (DKK -49 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023, the fair value adjustment amounted to DKK -323 million (DKK 704 million).
Change in provisions for onerous contracts amounted to DKK 0 million (DKK 64 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023 0 DKK (DKK 0 million).
The revenue tax amounted to DKK -57 million (DKK -43 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023, the revenue tax was DKK -125 million (DKK -164 million).
Net taxes amounted to DKK -17 million (DKK -33 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023, net taxes amounted to DKK -106 million (DKK -333 million).
The result for Q3 2023 was DKK 219 million (DKK 249 million) and for the first nine months of 2023, the result was DKK 563 million (DKK 1,498 million).
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the end of last year).
The Group's total assets amounted to DKK 17,252 million (DKK 16,882 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Intangible assets amounted to DKK 4,512 million (DKK 4,509 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Property, plant, and equipment amounted to DKK 6,063 million (DKK 5,647 million) at the end of Q3 2023. In Q3 2023, the purchase of property, plant, and equipment amounts to DKK 235 million (DKK 238 million in Q3 2022).
Right-of-use assets amounted to DKK 448 million (DKK 439 million) in Q3 2023.
Biological assets' carrying amount (fair value) amounted to DKK 2,766 million (DKK 2,938 million) at the end of Q3 2023. Compared to year-end 2022, biological assets have decreased. Included in the carrying amount of the biological assets is a fair value adjustment amounting to DKK 560 million (DKK 883 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Inventories amounted to DKK 1,292 million (DKK 1,074 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Total receivables, including long-term receivables, financial derivatives, and deferred tax assets, amounted to DKK 1,552 million (DKK 1,321 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Total cash and cash equivalents amounted to DKK 370 million (DKK 720 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
The Group's equity amounted to DKK 10,484 million (DKK 10,396 million) at the end of Q3 2023. The change in equity consists primarily of the result for 2023 and the payout of dividends.
Total non-current liabilities amounted to DKK 5,780 million (DKK 5,563 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Deferred and other taxes amounted to DKK 2,005 million (DKK 1,826 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Long-term interest-bearing debt was DKK 3,415 million (DKK 3,383 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
Leasing debt amounted to DKK 441 million (DKK 460 million) at the end of Q3 2023.
At the end of Q3 2023, the Group's total current liabilities were DKK 987 million (DKK 923 million). The current liabilities consist of short-term leasing debt and accounts payable, tax payable and other debt.
The net interest-bearing debt amounted to DKK 3,045 million at the end of Q3 2023, compared to DKK 2,664 million at year-end 2022. Undrawn credit facilities amounted to DKK 2,339 million at the end of Q3 2023.
The equity ratio was 61% at the end of Q3 2023, compared to 62% at the end of 2022.
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year).
The cash flow from operations was DKK 185 million (DKK 127 million) in Q3 2023. The changes in working capital had a negative effect on the cash flow from operations. For the first nine months of 2023, the cash flow from operations was DKK 1,135 million (DKK 820 million).
The cash flow from investment activities amounted to DKK -235 million (DKK -237 million) in Q3 2023. The primary investments have been in new and current hatcheries and the new feed line. For the first nine months of 2023, the cash flow from investments amounted to DKK -741 million (DKK -685 million).
The cash flow from financing activities totalled DKK -124 million (DKK 171 million) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2023, cash flow from financing amounted to DKK -742 million (DKK -76 million).
In Q3 2023, the net change in cash flow amounted to DKK -173 million (DKK 60 million). For the first nine months of 2023, net change in cash flow amounted to DKK -349 million (DKK -59 million).
At the end of Q3 2023, the Group had unused committed credit facilities of DKK 2,339 million (DKK 2,762 million). In addition, the Group has an accordion of EUR 150 million.
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.
| Q3 | Q3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 1,047,545 | 677,171 | 55% |
| EBIT | 319,899 | 122,669 | 161% |
| Operational EBITDA | 316,060 | 119,041 | 166% |
| FOF – Operational EBITDA margin | 30% | 18% | |
| Volumes (tonnes) | |||
| Total Feed sold | 35,903 | 37,805 | -5% |
| - Feed internal sale FO | 26,220 | 24,951 | 5% |
| - Feed internal sale SCT | 7,928 | 11,491 | -31% |
| - Feed external sale | 1,755 | 1,363 | 29% |
| Fishmeal external sale | 16,026 | 7,130 | 125% |
| Fish oil external sale | 7,904 | 2,457 | 222% |
| Received raw material | 109,685 | 76,182 | 44% |
| Fishmeal production | 24,221 | 17,004 | 42% |
| Fish oil production | 20,344 | 13,218 | 54% |
The operating revenue for the FOF segment amounted to DKK 1,048 million (DKK 677 million) in Q3 2023.
Total revenue for the FOF segment in Q3 2023 was higher than the same quarter last year. The increase in external revenue is due to higher volumes of fishmeal and fish oil in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022.
Operational EBITDA was DKK 316 million (DKK 119 million) in Q3 2023, and the Operational EBITDA margin was 30% (18%).
Havsbrún received 109,685 tonnes (76,182 tonnes) of raw material to produce fishmeal and fish oil in Q3 2023. The raw material intake depends on the fishery in the North Atlantic and available species of fish. In the first nine months of 2023, Havsbrún received 413,485 tonnes (251,763 tonnes) of raw material.
The fishmeal production in Q3 2023 was 24,221 tonnes (17,004 tonnes).
Fish oil production in Q3 2023 was 20,334 tonnes (13,218 tonnes). The production of fish oil varies depending on the species of fish sourced for production and the timing of the catch.
Fish feed sales amounted to 35,903 tonnes (37,805 tonnes) in Q3 2023. The FO farming segment internally used 26,220 tonnes (24,951 tonnes). The SCT farming segment internally used 7,928 tonnes (11,491 tonnes).
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.
| Q3 | Q3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 147,476 | 126,578 | 17% |
| Operational EBIT | 46,940 | 86,195 | -46% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 34.67 | 51.69 | -33% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 32% | 68% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Smolt Released - Pieces | 3,343 | 4,117 | -19% |
| Smolt Released - Avg Size (g) | 405 | 405 | 0% |
3.3 million (4.1 million) smolts were transferred to the sea in Q3 2023, which aligns with the smolt transfer plan. In the first nine months of 2023, 9.0 million (9.4 million) smolts were transferred, which is in line with the smolt transfer plan.
In Q3 2023, the operating revenue for the Freshwater Faroe Islands segment was DKK 147 million (127 million) – an increase of 17%. The operational EBIT/kg DKK for Q3 2023 was 34.67 (51.69) – a decrease of 33%.
| Q3 | Q3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 50,338 | 37,052 | 36% |
| Operational EBIT | 16,700 | 11,136 | 50% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 59.79 | 42.55 | 41% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 33% | 30% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Smolt Released - Pieces | 2,494 | 2,446 | 2% |
| Smolt Released - Avg Size | 112 | 107 | 5% |
2.5 million (2.4 million) smolts were transferred to the sea in Q3 2023, which aligns with the smolt transfer plan in the first nine months of 2023, 7.3 million (7.5 million) smolts were transferred, which is in line with the smolt transfer plan.
In Q3 2023, the operating revenue for the Freshwater Scotland segment was DKK 50 million (37 million) – an increase of 36%. The operational EBIT/kg DKK for Q3 2023 was 59.79 (42.55) – an increase of 41%.
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.
| Q3 | Q3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 937,499 | 1,030,013 | -9% |
| Operational EBIT | 108,284 | 274,491 | -61% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 6.47 | 16.29 | -60% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 12% | 27% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 16,740 | 16,850 | -1% |
| Q3 | Q3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 212,292 | 426,799 | -50% |
| Operational EBIT | -281,656 | -180,190 | -56% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | -68.70 | -22.25 | -209% |
| Operational EBIT margin | -133% | -42% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 4,100 | 8,100 | -49% |
The total volumes harvested in Q3 2023 were 16,740 tonnes gutted weight (16,850 tgw) – a change in volume of -1%. The harvested volumes for the first nine months of 2023 were 36,403 tonnes gutted weight (47,410 tgw).
In Q3 2023, the operating revenue for the Farming Faroe Islands segment was DKK 937 million (1,030 million) – a decrease of 9%. The operational EBIT/kg (DKK) for Q3 2023 was 6.47 (16.29) – a reduction of 60%.
The total volumes harvested in Q3 2023 were 4,100 tonnes gutted weight (8,100 tgw) – a change in volume of -49%. The harvested volumes for the first nine months of 2023 were 19,536 tonnes gutted weight (18,719 tgw).
In Q3 2023, the operating revenue for the Farming Scotland segment was DKK 212 million (427 million) – a decrease of 50%. The operational EBIT/kg (DKK) for Q3 2023 was -68.70 (-22.25) – a reduction of 209%.
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.
| DKK 1,000 | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 207,888 | 220,080 | -6% |
| Operational EBIT | 20,693 | 14,806 | 40% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 0.99 | 0.59 | 67% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 10% | 7% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Total Energy produced (Mwh) | 863 | 1,179 | -27% |
| Harvested Volumes (tgw) | 20,840 | 24,950 | -16% |
Total volumes harvested in Q3 2023 for Bakkafrost Group were 20,840 tonnes gutted weight (24,950) – a change in volume of -16%. The harvested volumes for the first nine months of 2023 were 55,939 tonnes gutted weight (66,129).
Førka produced 863 mwh of energy in Q3 2023 (1,179 mwh) – a change in volume of -27%. Total energy for the first nine months of 2023 were 3,233 mwh (4,551).
In Q3 2023, the operating revenue for the Services segment was 208 million (220 million) – a decrease of 6%. The operational EBIT/kg (DKK) for Q3 2023 was 0.99 (0.59) – an increase of 67%.
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 for the production of value-added products (VAP). A significant share of the salmon sold is processed to VAP-products for the retail market.
| Q3 | Q3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | |||
| Total revenue | 2,187,681 | 2,298,420 | -5% |
| Operational EBIT | 77,660 | 42,997 | 81% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 3.73 | 1.72 | 116% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 4% | 2% | |
| Volumes | |||
| Harvested Volumes (tgw) | 20,840 | 24,950 | -16% |
| Farming FO transferred to VAP (tgw) | 6,997 | 6,462 | 8% |
| VAP produced (tgw) | 6,529 | 6,636 | -2% |
| Harvested volumes used in VAP production | 42% | 38% | |
| Harvested volumes sold fresh/frozen | 58% | 62% |
Total volumes harvested in Q3 2023 for Bakkafrost Group were 20,840 tonnes gutted weight (24,950) – a change in volume of -16%. The harvested volumes for the first nine months of 2023 were 55,939 tonnes gutted weight (66,129).
Total volumes transferred in Q3 2023 to VAP were 6,997 tonnes gutted weight (6,462) – a change in volume 8%. The split between VAP and Fresh was 42% VAP and 58% Fresh (38% / 62%). VAP produced 6,529 tonnes gutted weight in Q3 2023 (6,636)– a change in volume of -2%.
In Q3 2023, the operating revenue for the Sales and other segment was DKK 2,188 million (DKK 2,298 million). The total revenue for the Sales & Other segment decreased in Q3 2023, compared with Q3 2022, because of lower prices and lower volumes. The operating revenue for the Sales & other segment for the first nine months of 2023 was DKK 6,918 million (DKK 8,204 million).
The supply of salmon is reduced by 1.4% in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022, incl. inventory movements. Without inventory movements, the reduction was 2.8%, according to the latest estimate from Kontali Analyse.
Salmon spot prices (in EUR) were 9.2% higher this quarter compared to Q3 2022. Prices in Q3 2023 were affected by reduced supply and strong demand for salmon from certain markets such as the China and the US.
In Q4 2023, the global supply is expected to grow around 4%, excluding inventory movements. For the full year 2023, the global supply is expected reduce around 0.5%, excluding inventory movements. In H1 2024, the supply growth is expected to be around 3%, excluding inventory movements.
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.
In the Faroe Islands, the new freshwater treatment capability, delivered by the new wellboat Bakkafossur, has significantly improved Bakkafrost's ability to control sealice giving all-time low sealice levels, also into Q4. Past years, Bakkafrost has had increasing growth rates of the fish in the Faroese farming sites, peaking last year. In this quarter, the growth rates have been lower than expected, mainly in fish coming from one specific batch of smolt subjected to poor water quality in the hatchery in August 2021, which was caused by start-up issues. The impact on growth unveiled in this quarter demonstrating the importance of having consistent high-quality smolt.
The lower growth in the Faroe Islands in Q3 2023 will affect the expected harvest volume for Q4 2023, which expected to be around 16,600 tonnes gutted weight, as some of the previously planned harvest volume will be moved to Q1 2024 and harvested at higher harvest weights. Given the good fish health status and strong capabilities provided by Bakkafossur, more value can be obtained from these fish by letting them grow large for harvest in Q1 2024. A small remaining portion of the fish from the batch subjected to poor water quality will be harvested in Q4 2023.
In the Faroese freshwater farming, Bakkafrost has for a long time worked intensely with optimising the production of large smolt, which is more complex than smaller sizes. Since the first generation of large smolt was delivered from the Strond hatchery, Bakkafrost has made significant improvements to the quality and performance of the large smolt. This effort to optimise smolt quality has however had a dampening effect on the output volume of smolt. Currently, the large-smolt production is transitioning into a phase emphasising consistent size and high quality of the smolt while upscaling production volumes. The hatcheries at Norðtoftir and Glyvradal in the Faroe Islands are steadily ramping-up production after being expanded in capacity. On 3rd November, Bakkafrost signed a contract to build a new large hatchery in Skálavík, Faroe Iands, which will add additional production capacity of around 7 million smolt at 500g. Once completed within the next three years, the annual smolt production capacity in the Faroe Islands will be 24 million smolts of 500g, as described in the 2024-2028 investment programme.
As production volumes will be ramped-up in during the next year, Bakkafrost will focus on ensuring stable and consistent size and high quality of the smolt produced across the entire freshwater hatchery operation. This will benefit the marine farming operation and lead to overall improved capacity utilisation and production planning.
The Scottish marine operation had a challenging biological development in this quarter. The main challenge was microjellyfish combined with primary (predisposing) factors and secondary (subsequent) complications leading to increased mortality. As previously disclosed, the biological challenges arrived earlier than in recent years, but have in return eased off earlier as well. Hence, from mid-September, the biology improved significantly. The upscaled freshwater dual treatment capacity in Scotland, had a positive impact on fish gill health and ensured low sealice levels. This has reduced the potential impact of the biological threats during the quarter.
To leverage the improved biological development since mid-September, Bakkafrost plans to reduce Q4 2023 harvest volume to under 1,000 tonnes, allowing fish to grow larger, similar to Bakkafrost's approach in Scotland in Q4 2022. This shift will push some harvest volume into Q1 2024, enhancing market value through higher average weights and better prices.
In order to address the biological risks, Bakkafrost has made strategic adjustments to its short-term plans and production strategy for the Scottish farming operation. A comprehensive risk assessment has been conducted for all farming sites, evaluating the feasibility of stocking and farming these sites using various strains, hatcheries, and smolt sizes. Based on this evaluation, Bakkafrost will prioritise and advance the utilisation of large, highquality smolt from the Applecross hatchery over external sources. Consequently, Applecross will supply nearly all of the required smolt to the marine sites in 2024.
Additionally, there are plans for an early trial involving 500g smolt, set to be released in Q1 2024. Some farming sites may not be restocked or remain productive during Q3 until the risks have been mitigated through the use of large, high-quality smolt. This approach will reduce the biomass at risk in Q3 and result in an increased harvest during the first half of the year.
The Scottish freshwater operation is scaling up the production of large high-quality smolt at Applecross, after the release of the first trial-batch of 250g smolt in May 2023. In Q4 2023, the first full batch of large smolt (200-300g) is expected to be transferred to marine, and in Q1 2024 the first trial batch of 500g smolt is planned to be transferred as a first trial with 500g smolt in Scotland. During 2024, as the Applecross 5 & 6 expansions will be finalised, the increased production capacity from Applecross will enable around 9.1 million smolts to be released from Applecross in 2024, compared to a total of 9.3 million smolt to be released in 2024. From 2025 Applecross will deliver all smolts for Scotland at around 200-300g. As demonstrated in the Faroe Islands, large high-quality smolt will have a lower risk exposure in the marine environment due to shorter production cycles in the sea and the robustness of the smolt. In Q3 2023, the average weight of released smolt in Scotland was 112g, which is 5% higher than in Q3 2022.
Bakkafrost has guided for a smolt release in the Faroe Islands of around 16 million large smolts in 2023. Due to the increased available hatchery capacity provided by the Norðtoftir and Glyvradal hatcheries, Bakkafrost plans to let some of the smolts,
that were scheduled for transfer in Q4 2023, stay in the hatcheries during January and February, before transferring them in March 2024. This reduces the biological risk and gives better growth in a stable environment in the hatcheries, compared to low seawater temperatures and winter storms in January and February. Consequently, the transferred number of smolts in the Faroe Islands is expected to be around 14.4 million smolt in 2023, increasing to around 18 million smolt in 2024.
In Scotland, the smolt release in 2023 is expected to be around 10.5 million smolts and around 9.3 million smolts in 2024 with an average weight around 240g. The number and average weight of smolts released are key elements of predicting Bakkafrost's future production.
| Million smolt transferred |
'24e | '23e | '22 | '21 | '20 | '19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FO | 17.8 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| SCT | 9.3 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 10.4 | 12.4 |
In the freshwater hatchery operation, Bakkafrost has a focus on ensuring stable growth and continuous improvements of smolt quality. In the Faroes Islands, it is important to harmonise the size and quality of the smolt as it leads to better utilisation of marine farming sites and increased harvest weights.
In 2023, Bakkafrost expects to harvest around 53,000 tonnes gutted weight in the Faroe Islands and 20,000 tonnes gutted weight in Scotland, giving a total of around 73,000 tonnes gutted weight. 5-6,000 tonnes of the previously guided harvest volume for Scotland in 2023 (30,000 tonnes) has previously been flagged as being at risk due to biological challenges. The further reduction of harvest in 2023 is to benefit from the improved biological situation since mid-September, keeping the healthy fish in the sea for longer to grow them larger and more valuable.
In 2024, Bakkafrost expects to harvest around 66,000 tonnes gutted weight in the Faroe Islands and 25,000 tonnes gutted weight in Scotland, giving a total of around 91,000 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 as a % of total harvest pr. region:
| Region | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FO | 23% | 20% | 28% | 30% |
| SCT | 23% | 52% | 10% | 15% |
The estimates for harvest volumes and smolt releases in both geographies are dependent on biological development.
Bakkafrost's highly flexible value chain includes state-of-the-art 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 2024.
For 2024, Bakkafrost has signed contracts covering around 9% of the expected harvest volumes in the Faroe Islands and Scotland combined, compared to 22% at same time last year.
The outlook of fishmeal and fish oil production is dependent on the availability of raw materials.
The ICES 2024 recommendation for blue whiting is 1,530 thousand tonnes, which represents a 12.5% increase from the recommendation for 2023.
In 2024 Bakkafrost expects continued high production volumes of fishmeal and normalisation of fish oil production volumes.
The major markets for Havsbrún's fish feed are the internal 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 investments 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. Bakkafrost considers building 2 large energy-efficient hatcheries in Scotland, enabling the implementation of Bakkafrost's large smolt strategy and giving an annual production capacity above 15 million smolts at 500g. 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 build a new processing plant to strengthen 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 growing sustainably by 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 Investment programme per category (DKK 1,000)
The global salmon product market's long-term balance is likely to favor Bakkafrost. Bakkafrost has a long value chain and a costefficient production of high-quality salmon products and will likely maintain financial flexibility going forward.
In March 2022, Bakkafrost secured a 700 mEUR sustainabilitylinked credit facility (expandable by 150 mEUR) with a 5-year term and 2-year extension options. 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.
Biological risk has been and will be a substantial risk for Bakkafrost. The Annual Report 2022 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 Annual Report 2022, exposed to the salmon price.
The Annual Report 2022 is available on request from Bakkafrost and Bakkafrost's website, www.bakkafrost.com.
On 3 November 2023, Bakkafrost entered into a binding agreement for the construction of a new hatchery at Skálavík in the Faroe Islands. The capcity of the hatchery is 28,600 m3, enabling production of around 7 million smolt of 500g. The hachery is included in the previously announced 2024-2028 investment programme and will be financed within the group's current financing facilities.
Apart from the above, from the date of the statement of financial position until today, no events have occurred that materially influence the information provided by this report.
The Management and the Board of Directors have today considered and approved the interim report of P/F Bakkafrost for the period 1 January 2023 to 30 September 2023.
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 30 September 2023, as well as the results of the Group activities and cash flows for the period 1 January 2023 to 30 September 2023.
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 annual report for 2022.
Glyvrar, November 6th, 2023
Management:
J. Regin Jacobsen CEO
The Board of Directors of P/F Bakkafrost:
Rúni M. Hansen Annika Frederiksberg Øystein Sandvik
Chairman of the Board Board Member Board Member
Teitur Samuelsen Einar Wathne Guðrið Højgaard Board Member Board Member Board Member
For the period ended 30 Sep 2023
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Operating revenue | 1,859,408 | 1,866,989 | 5,578,947 | 5,190,158 |
| Purchase of goods | -1,004,249 | -1,048,355 | -2,153,319 | -2,173,130 |
| Change in inventory and biological assets (at cost) | 211,407 | 361,840 | 283,933 | 759,751 |
| Salary and personnel expenses | -219,271 | -203,935 | -645,574 | -591,448 |
| Other operating expenses | -432,287 | -525,902 | -1,437,254 | -1,466,498 |
| Depreciation | -155,127 | -136,428 | -457,825 | -409,734 |
| Other income | 9,109 | 10,478 | 18,710 | 20,055 |
| Operational EBIT* | 268,990 | 324,687 | 1,187,618 | 1,329,154 |
| Fair value adjustments of biological assets | 55,236 | -48,803 | -323,299 | 704,446 |
| Onerous contracts | 0 | 64,315 | 0 | 0 |
| Income from associates | 10,713 | 10,265 | 31,262 | 9,708 |
| Revenue tax | -57,305 | -43,393 | -125,347 | -163,981 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 277,634 | 307,071 | 770,234 | 1,879,327 |
| Net interest revenue | 3,538 | 242 | 8,940 | 2,029 |
| Net interest expenses | -48,550 | -8,065 | -118,488 | -25,314 |
| Net currency effects | 4,506 | -8,427 | 16,982 | -6,667 |
| Other financial expenses | -1,223 | -8,508 | -8,443 | -18,320 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | 235,905 | 282,313 | 669,225 | 1,831,055 |
| Taxes | -17,061 | -33,293 | -106,037 | -332,675 |
| Profit or loss for the period | 218,844 | 249,020 | 563,188 | 1,498,380 |
| Profit or loss for the year attributable to | ||||
| Non-controlling interests | -190 | -337 | 1,166 | -1,797 |
| Owners of P/F Bakkafrost | 219,034 | 249,357 | 562,022 | 1,500,177 |
| Earnings per share (DKK) | 3.70 | 4.21 | 9.53 | 25 |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | 3.70 | 4.21 | 9.53 | 25 |
For the period ended 30 Sep 2023
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Profit for the period | 218,844 | 249,020 | 563,188 | 1,498,380 |
| Changes on financial derivatives | -6,966 | -7,674 | -16,315 | -10,869 |
| Hereof income tax effect | 1,063 | 1,171 | 2,489 | 2,249 |
| Reserve to share-based payment | 1,195 | 7,956 | -396 | 11,505 |
| Currency translation differences | -9,873 | -14,878 | 80,779 | -38,727 |
| Adjustment of treasury shares | 1,673 | 1,184 | 7,888 | 5,925 |
| Net other comprehensive income to be reclassified to | ||||
| profit or loss in subsequent periods | -12,908 | -12,241 | 74,445 | -29,917 |
| Other comprehensive income | -12,908 | -12,241 | 74,445 | -29,917 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 205,936 | 236,779 | 637,633 | 1,468,463 |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to | ||||
| Non-controlling interests | -190 | -337 | 1,166 | -1,797 |
| Owners of P/F Bakkafrost | 206,126 | 237,116 | 636,467 | 1,470,260 |
* Operational EBIT is EBIT before fair value of biomass, onerous contracts, income from associates and revenue tax.
As on 30 Sep 2023
| DKK 1,000 | 30 Sep 2023 |
31 Dec 2022 |
DKK 1,000 | 30 Sep 2023 |
31 Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Non-current assets | Equity | ||||
| Intangible assets | 4,511,663 | 4,508,704 | Share capital | 59,228 | 59,143 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,062,698 | 5,647,161 | Other equity | 10,420,244 | 10,333,259 |
| Right of use assets | 448,376 | 438,545 | Non-controlling interests | 4,577 | 3,411 |
| Financial assets | 249,545 | 234,209 | Total equity | 10,484,049 | 10,395,813 |
| Deferred tax assets | 428,873 | 336,020 | |||
| Total non-current assets | 11,701,155 | 11,164,639 | Non-current liabilities | ||
| Deferred taxes and other taxes | 2,005,450 | 1,825,873 | |||
| Current assets | Long-term interest-bearing debt | 3,415,259 | 3,383,289 | ||
| Biological assets (biomass) | 2,765,951 | 2,938,485 | Long-term leasing debt | 359,768 | 353,355 |
| Inventory | 1,291,521 | 1,074,344 | Total non-current liabilities | 5,780,477 | 5,562,517 |
| Total inventory | 4,057,472 | 4,012,829 | |||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Financial derivatives | 0 | 7,474 | Financial derivatives | 9,767 | 0 |
| Accounts receivable | 951,483 | 808,755 | Short-term leasing debt | 81,068 | 106,215 |
| Other receivables | 171,170 | 168,272 | Accounts payable and other debt | 896,316 | 817,027 |
| Total receivables | 1,122,653 | 984,501 | Total current liabilities | 987,151 | 923,242 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 370,397 | 719,603 | Total liabilities | 6,767,628 | 6,485,759 |
| Total current assets | 5,550,522 | 5,716,933 | TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 17,251,677 | 16,881,572 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 17,251,677 | 16,881,572 |
For the period ended 30 Sep 2023
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 277,634 | 307,071 | 770,234 | 1,879,327 |
| Adjustments for write-downs and depreciation | 155,127 | 136,428 | 457,825 | 409,734 |
| Adjustments for value adjustment of biomass | -55,236 | 48,803 | 323,299 | -704,446 |
| Adjustments for income from associates | -10,713 | -10,265 | -31,262 | -9,708 |
| Adjustments for currency effects | 5,060 | -48,731 | 70,574 | -71,547 |
| Adjustments of provision for onerous contracts | 0 | -64,315 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in inventory | -175,457 | -330,252 | -367,942 | -643,123 |
| Change in receivables | -269,369 | -69,544 | -231,005 | 84,242 |
| Change in current debts | 258,434 | 157,669 | 142,861 | -124,398 |
| Cash flow from operations | 185,480 | 126,864 | 1,134,584 | 820,081 |
| Cash flow from investments | ||||
| Payments for purchase of fixed assets | -234,653 | -237,640 | -757,313 | -702,706 |
| Net investment in financial assets | 79 | 239 | 15,926 | 9,745 |
| Change in long-term receivables and deferred tax assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,102 |
| Cash flow from investments | -234,574 | -237,401 | -741,387 | -684,859 |
| Cash flow from financing | ||||
| Change in interest-bearing debt (short and long) | -44,951 | 213,465 | 18,144 | 347,965 |
| Financial income | 3,538 | 242 | 8,940 | 242 |
| Financial expenses | -49,773 | -16,573 | -126,931 | -41,850 |
| Lease payments | -33,525 | -27,809 | -98,281 | -84,562 |
| Net proceeds from sale of own shares | 409 | 1,184 | 6,624 | 5,986 |
| Proceeds from share capital increases | 0 | 0 | 40,531 | 0 |
| Dividend paid | 0 | 0 | -591,430 | -303,995 |
| Cash flow from financing | -124,302 | 170,509 | -742,403 | -76,214 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents in period | -173,396 | 59,972 | -349,206 | 59,008 |
| Cash and cash equivalents – opening balance | 543,793 | 508,193 | 719,603 | 509,159 |
| Cash and cash equivalents – closing balance total | 370,397 | 568,165 | 370,397 | 568,165 |
As on 30 Sep 2023
| Currency | Biomass Fair | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | Share Premium | Treasury | Sharebased | translation | Proposed | value | Retained | Non controlling | Total | ||
| DKK 1,000 | Capital | Reserve | Shares | Payment | differences | Derivatives | Dividend | adjustments | Earnings | interest | Equity |
| Equity 01.01.2023 | 59,143 | 4,027,375 | -18,512 | 20,559 | 17,742 | 6,126 | 591,430 | 883,099 | 4,805,438 | 3,413 | 10,395,813 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -323,299 | 886,532 | 1,166 | 564,399 |
| Changes in financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -16,315 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -16,315 |
| Hereof income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,489 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,489 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | -396 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -396 |
| Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80,779 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80,779 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | -396 | 80,779 | -13,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66,557 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | -396 | 80,779 | -13,826 | 0 | -323,299 | 886,532 | 1,166 | 630,956 |
| Treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 7,888 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,888 |
| Share Capital increase | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,446 | 0 | 40,531 |
| Paid-out dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -591,430 | 0 | 291 | 0 | -591,139 |
| Total transaction with owners | 85 | 0 | 7,888 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -591,430 | 0 | 40,737 | 0 | -542,720 |
| Total changes in equity | 85 | 0 | 7,888 | -396 | 80,779 | -13,826 | -591,430 | -323,299 | 927,269 | 1,166 | 88,236 |
| Total equity 30.09.2023 | 59,228 | 4,027,375 | -10,624 | 20,163 | 98,521 | -7,700 | 0 | 559,800 | 5,732,707 | 4,579 | 10,484,049 |
| Equity 01.01.2022 | 59,143 | 4,027,375 | -26,767 | 7,799 | 46,232 | -3,873 | 303,995 | 604,707 | 4,328,801 | 133 | 9,347,545 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 278,392 | 1,066,718 | -780 | 1,344,330 |
| Changes in financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,102 |
| Hereof income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,103 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,760 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,760 |
| Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -28,490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -28,490 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,760 | -28,490 | 9,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5,731 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,760 | -28,490 | 9,999 | 0 | 278,392 | 1,066,718 | -780 | 1,338,599 |
| Treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 8,255 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,349 | 0 | 9,604 |
| Addition of non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,060 | 4,060 |
| Paid-out dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -303,995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -303,995 |
| Proposed dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 591,430 | 0 | -591,430 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transaction with owners | 0 | 0 | 8,255 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 287,435 | 0 | -590,081 | 4,060 | -290,331 |
| Total changes in equity | 0 | 0 | 8,255 | 12,760 | -28,490 | 9,999 | 287,435 | 278,392 | -590,081 | 3,280 | 1,048,268 |
| Total equity 31.12.2022 | 59,143 | 4,027,375 | -18,512 | 20,559 | 17,742 | 6,126 | 591,430 | 883,099 | 4,805,438 | 3,413 | 10,395,813 |
P/F Bakkafrost is a limited company incorporated and domiciled in the Faroe Islands.
The Group's Annual Report 2022 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 presented in DKK.
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 2022.
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 2022. Since this report, the number of reportable segments has changed from four to seven, compliant with IFRS 8, Operating Segments. The comparing figures have been updated.
The Group's main strategic business area is aquaculture, which consists of seven segments: Freshwater Faroe Islands, Freshwater Scotland, Farming Faroe Islands, Farming Scotland, Services, Sales & Other and production of fishmeal, oil and fish feed (FOF). Intersegment transfers or transactions are entered into under normal commercial terms and conditions, and the measurement used in the segment reporting is the same as used for the third party's transactions.
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. Transactions with the Freshwater and Farming segments are based on quarterly contracts at prices benchmarked externally.
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. The pricing principle in transactions between the Freshwater segments and other segments are based on market prices and benchmarks.
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 buys smolt from the Freshwater segments, fish feed from the FOF segment and sells the harvest-ready salmon to the Sales & Other segment at adjusted spot prices. 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. The pricing principle in transactions between the Farming segments and other segments are based on market prices and benchmarks.
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. Transactions regarding well boat and FSV vessel services are long term-contracted and priced according to benchmarked market prices, the transactions for harvesting services and styrofoam boxes are based and benchmarks and armlength prices.
The Sales & Other segment purchases salmon from the Farming segments based on market reference prices. 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 for production of value-added products (VAP). A significant share of the salmon sold is first produced into VAP-products for the retail market.
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 2022.
| 30 Sep 2023 |
30 Sep 2022 |
31 Dec 2022 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological assets carrying amount 01.01. | 2.938.485 | 2.448.289 | 2.448.289 | |
| Increase due to production or purchases | 2.991.878 | 2.864.865 | 3.964.863 | |
| Reduction due to harvesting or sale (costs of goods sold) | -2.582.966 | -2.472.623 | -3.455.550 | |
| Reduction due to mortality (costs of incidents-based mortality) *) | -264.732 | -202.094 | -282.768 | |
| Fair value adjustment at the beginning of the period reversed | -883.099 | -604.707 | -604.707 | |
| Fair value adjustment at the end of the period | 559.799 | 1.309.153 | 883.099 | |
| Reversal of elimination at the beginning of the period | 368.918 | 411.547 | 411.547 | |
| Eliminations | -398.127 | -437.243 | -368.918 | |
| Currency translation differences | 35.795 | -51.181 | -57.370 | |
| Biological assets carrying amount at the end of the period | 2.765.951 | 3.266.006 | 2.938.485 | |
| Cost price biological assets | 2.568.484 | 2.445.277 | 2.481.674 | |
| Fair value adjustment at the end of the period | 559.799 | 1.309.153 | 883.099 | |
| Eliminations | -398.127 | -437.243 | -368.918 | |
| Currency translation differences | 35.795 | -51.181 | -57.370 | |
| Biological assets carrying amount | 2.765.951 | 3.266.006 | 2.938.485 | |
| Biomass (tonnes) | ||||
| < 1 kg | 3,346 | 4,567 | 4,737 | |
| 1 kg < 2 kg | 9,080 | 6,971 | 6,811 | |
| 2 kg < 3 kg | 10,671 | 11,269 | 8,608 | |
| 3 kg < 4 kg | 15,177 | 13,623 | 9,589 | |
| 4 kg < | 13,630 | 14,608 | 18,566 | |
| Volume of biomass at sea (tonnes) | 51,904 | 51,038 | 48,311 | |
| *) | Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD |
| * Costs of incident-based mortality per segment: | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 0 |
-36,088 | 0 | |
| Scotland | -184,165 | -121,263 | -228,644 | -202,094 |
| -184,165 | -121,263 | -264,732 | -202,094 |
| Q3 | Q3 | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of fish (thousand) | 2,023 | 2,022 | 2022 |
| < 1 kg | 6,637 | 8,938 | 11,043 |
| 1 kg < 2 kg | 6,405 | 4,725 | 4,595 |
| 2 kg < 3 kg | 4,192 | 4,542 | 3,520 |
| 3 kg < 4 kg | 4,313 | 3,932 | 2,717 |
| 4 kg < | 2,849 | 2,903 | 3,877 |
| Total number of fish at sea (thousand) | 24,396 | 25,040 | 25,752 |
| Number of smolt released YTD (thousand) Farming North |
3,650 | 5,277 | 6,854 |
| Farming West | 4,202 | 2,891 | 5,267 |
| Farming South | 1,155 | 1,277 | 2,297 |
| Farming Scotland | 7,326 | 7,521 | 11,007 |
| Total number of smolts released YTD (thousand) | 16,333 | 16,966 | 25,425 |
| Sensitivity in DKK 1,000 | |||
| Change in discount rate +1% | -170,871 | -205,167 | -212,686 |
| Change in discount rate -1% | 188,262 | 228,124 | 238,534 |
| Change in sales price +5 DKK | 367,649 | 378,418 | 353,080 |
| Change in sales price -5 DKK | -367,649 | -378,418 | -353,080 |
| Change in biomass volume +1% | 9,503 | 34,659 | 18,217 |
| Change in biomass volume -1% | -9,503 | -34,659 | -18,217 |
| One-year forward prices in EUR FCA Oslo** | |||
| Period end | 6.57 | 5.98 | 7.50 |
| 1 Q (forward) | 7.04 | 7.31 | 8.58 |
| 2 Q (forward) | 9.08 | 8.41 | 8.96 |
| 3 Q (forward) | 9.35 | 8.96 | 7.16 |
| 4 Q (forward) | 6.97 | 7.43 | 7.31 |
| Fishmeal, | Freshwater | Freshwater | Farming | Farming | Sales | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2023 – DKK 1,000 | oil and feed | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Services | and other | Eliminations | Group |
| Total operating revenues | 1,047,545 | 147,476 | 50,338 | 937,499 | 212,292 | 207,888 | 2,187,681 | -2,931,314 | 1,859,405 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,874 | -20,880 | -3,081 | -28,555 | -55,030 | -25,222 | -6,374 | 0 | -146,016 |
| Operating expenses | -731,485 | -79,656 | -30,557 | -800,660 | -438,918 | -161,973 | -2,103,647 | 2,902,500 | -1,444,395 |
| Operational EBIT | 309,186 | 46,940 | 16,700 | 108,284 | -281,656 | 20,693 | 77,660 | -28,814 | 268,994 |
| Fair value adjustments on biological assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97,387 | -42,151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55,236 |
| Income from associates | 10,713 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,713 |
| Revenue tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -42,560 | -14,746 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -57,306 |
| EBIT | 319,899 | 46,940 | 16,700 | 163,111 | -338,553 | 20,693 | 77,660 | -28,814 | 277,637 |
| Operational EBITDA | 316,060 | 67,820 | 19,781 | 136,839 | -226,626 | 45,915 | 84,034 | -28,814 | 415,010 |
| INVESTMENTS in Property, plant and equipment | 17,197 | 47,831 | 63,878 | 37,765 | 30,767 | 19,478 | 4,819 | 221,735 | |
| Q3-2022 – DKK 1,000 | |||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 677,171 | 126,578 | 37,052 | 1,030,013 | 426,799 | 220,080 | 2,298,420 | -2,946,151 | 1,869,962 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,641 | -19,040 | -2,948 | -33,997 | -38,345 | -20,386 | -7,568 | 0 | -128,923 |
| Operating expenses | -558,130 | -21,344 | -22,967 | -721,525 | -568,644 | -184,888 | -2,247,855 | 2,909,002 | -1,416,351 |
| Operational EBIT | 112,400 | 86,195 | 11,136 | 274,491 | -180,190 | 14,807 | 42,997 | -37,149 | 324,687 |
| Provision for onerous contracts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64,313 | 0 | 64,313 |
| Fair value adjustments on biological assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | -20,166 | -28,637 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -48,803 |
| Income from associates | 10,269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,269 |
Revenue tax 0 0 0 -43,395 0 0 0 0 -43,395 EBIT 122,669 86,195 11,136 210,930 -208,827 14,807 107,310 -37,149 307,071 Operational EBITDA 119,041 105,235 14,085 308,488 -141,845 35,192 50,565 -37,149 453,611
INVESTMENTS in Property, plant and equipment 7,941 32,999 90,805 21,052 45,602 7,531 11,184 217,114
| Fishmeal, | Freshwater | Freshwater | Farming | Farming | Sales | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-Q3 2023 – DKK 1,000 | oil and feed | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Faroe Islands | Scotland | Services | and other | Eliminations | Group |
| Total operating revenues | 2,522,837 | 399,200 | 115,379 | 2,402,910 | 1,403,020 | 585,112 | 6,917,952 | -8,767,463 | 5,578,948 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -20,304 | -62,838 | -9,125 | -83,488 | -163,981 | -70,870 | -28,511 | 0 | -439,118 |
| Operating expenses | -1,950,099 | -231,425 | -87,766 | -1,832,843 | -1,346,369 | -483,597 | -6,780,385 | 8,760,275 | -3,952,209 |
| Operational EBIT | 552,435 | 104,937 | 18,488 | 486,580 | -107,331 | 30,646 | 109,056 | -7,189 | 1,187,620 |
| Fair value adjustments on biological assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | -199,348 | -123,951 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -323,299 |
| Income from associates | 31,295 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -33 | 0 | 31,262 |
| Revenue tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -110,602 | -14,746 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -125,348 |
| EBIT | 583,730 | 104,937 | 18,488 | 176,630 | -246,028 | 30,646 | 109,022 | -7,189 | 770,235 |
| Operational EBITDA | 572,738 | 167,775 | 27,613 | 570,067 | 56,651 | 101,516 | 137,567 | -7,189 | 1,626,738 |
| INVESTMENTS in Property, plant and equipment | 67,748 | 125,929 | 163,146 | 80,458 | 75,146 | 89,683 | 114,995 | 717,105 |
| Q1- Q3 2022 – DKK 1,000 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating revenues | 1,642,225 | 318,791 | 86,394 | 3,888,301 | 1,196,374 | 589,995 | 8,204,237 | -10,736,160 | 5,190,158 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -18,791 | -57,135 | -9,434 | -74,507 | -128,837 | -68,861 | -32,114 | 0 | -389,679 |
| Operating expenses | -1,316,556 | -125,636 | -92,535 | -2,553,386 | -1,124,046 | -507,556 | -8,450,704 | 10,699,094 | -3,471,325 |
| Operational EBIT | 306,878 | 136,020 | -15,575 | 1,260,408 | -56,509 | 13,578 | -278,580 | -37,066 | 1,329,154 |
| Fair value adjustments on biological assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 346,023 | 358,423 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 704,446 |
| Income from associates | 9,708 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,708 |
| Revenue tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -163,981 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -163,981 |
| EBIT | 316,587 | 136,020 | -15,575 | 1,442,451 | 301,914 | 13,578 | -278,580 | -37,066 | 1,879,328 |
| Operational EBITDA | 325,669 | 193,155 | -6,141 | 1,334,916 | 72,328 | 82,439 | -246,467 | -37,066 | 1,718,833 |
| INVESTMENTS in Property, plant and equipment | 103,039 | 159,838 | 179,227 | 68,295 | 92,575 | 52,542 | 37,422 | 692,938 | |
The Group had capital expenditures committed but not provided in these accounts at the date of the Statement of Financial Position of approximately DKK 593 million.
Note 5.2 in Bakkafrost's Annual Report for 2022 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 30 Sep 2023, the Group held the following classes of assets/liabilities measured at fair value:
| DKK 1,000 | Cost | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | Fair value | amount | Lev. 1 | Lev. 2 Level 3 | |
| Biological assets (biomass) | 2,765,951 | 2,206,152 | 0 | 0 | 2,765,951 |
| Assets measured at fair value 30/09-2023 | 2,765,951 | 2,206,152 | 0 | 0 | 2,765,951 |
| Liabilities measured at fair value 30/09-2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biological assets (biomass) | 2,938,484 | 2,055,385 | 0 | 0 | 2,938,484 |
| Assets measured at fair value 31/12-2022 | 2,938,484 | 2,055,385 | 0 | 0 | 2,938,484 |
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 2023.
In a transaction closed on 1 January 2022, Bakkafrost acquired 90% of the shares in Munkebo Seafood A/S. The deal was jointly made with Michael Karlsen, the General Manager of Munkebo Seafood, for many years. The shares were acquired from Paul Lybech, who has been engaged with Munkebo Seafood for almost 25 years. Following the transaction, Michael Karlsen holds 10% of the shares in Munkebo Seafood A/S, while Bakkafrost holds 90%.
Munkebo Seafood A/S has, since its formation in 1974, been engaged in the production of canned fish at the factory in Munkebo in Denmark. Today, the company operates a modern canning facility and offers a wide range of products, of which a more significant share is based on salmon. Bakkafrost has been one of the largest suppliers of raw materials for Munkebo Seafood for the past few years, making Munkebo Seafood a significant extension of Bakkafrost's value chain. With a planned increase in production of salmon over the coming years from Bakkafrost's farms in the Faroe Islands and Scotland, Munkebo Seafood will have a strengthened raw material base, and Bakkafrost will strengthen the ability to increase further the value derived from its salmon by-products.
The operations of Munkebo Seafood will remain unchanged. Munkebo Seafood has around 40 employees, and the products are currently sold mainly within the EU market to retail customers. The key employees of Munkebo AS will continue.
There is considerable spare production capacity for future growth within the current facility.
With the acquisition of Munkebo Seafood, Bakkafrost can now offer a broader range of products. Bakkafrost offers fresh, frozen, and smoked salmon products, and now canned food is added. Bakkafrost has a global sales network, and Munkebo Seafood's products will now be offered on a broader market as a supplement to Bakkafrost's other consumer packaged products.
The fair value of intangible assets has been determined on an estimated fair value. Fair value has been identified in customer relationships employing generally accepted valuation techniques. The market value of the customer relationship is measured at DKK 9.7 million.
The fair value of property, plant and equipment has been determined based on a 3rd party valuation.
The fair value of receivables has been determined based on an estimate of an age-distributed debtor list and historical figures on doubtful debtors.
The fair value of the inventory has been determined based on inventory lists, historical sales data, and the subtraction of obsolete goods.
There were no other material new business combinations in 2022.
| DKK 1,000 | Book value 31/12/2021 | adjustments | Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 0 | 9,726 | 9,726 |
| Intangible assets | 600 | 0 | 600 |
| Property, plant and equipment - incl. IFRS 16 | 13,106 | 0 | 13,106 |
| Accounts receivables | 11,310 | 0 | 11,310 |
| Inventories | 21,264 | 0 | 21,264 |
| Other current assets, excluding cash and bank | 2,739 | 0 | 2,739 |
| Total assets | 49,019 | 9,726 | 58,745 |
| Deferred taxes and other taxes | 1,511 | 1,754 | 3,265 |
| Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing | 8,797 | 0 | 8,797 |
| Accounts payable | 17,634 | 0 | 17,634 |
| Other payable | 3,660 | 0 | 3,660 |
| Liabilities | 31,602 | 1,754 | 33,356 |
| Net assets | 17,417 | 7,972 | 25,389 |
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.
| 30 Sep | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 370,397 | 719,603 |
| Long- and short-term interest-bearing debt | -3,415,259 | -3,383,289 |
| Net interest-bearing debt | -3,044,862 | -2,663,686 |
Bakkafrost's financial information is prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). In addition, the management's intention is to provide alternative performance measures, which are regularly reviewed by the management to enhance the understanding of the company's performance, but not replacing the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The alternative performance measures presented may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. Bakkafrost's experience is that these APM's are frequently used by analysts, investors, and other parties.
These APM's are adjusted IFRS measures, defined, calculated, and used in a consistent and transparent manner over the years and across the company where relevant.
NIBD
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.
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| EBIT | 277,634 | 307,071 | 770,234 | 1,879,327 |
| Fair value adjustments of biological assets | -55,236 | 48,803 | 323,299 | -704,446 |
| Income from associates | -10,713 | -10,265 | -31,262 | -9,708 |
| Revenue tax | 57,305 | 43,393 | 125,347 | 163,981 |
| Operational EBIT | 268,990 | 324,687 | 1,187,618 | 1,329,154 |
| Farming segment FO: | ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୟ୰୫୧୬ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୦ୟ୰୴ୣୱ୲ୣୢ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ (୵) |
|---|---|
| Farming segment SCT: | ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୟ୰୫୧୬ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୗେ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୦ୟ୰୴ୣୱ୲ୣୢ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ (୵) ୗେ |
| VAP segment: | ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ ୮୰୭ୢ୳ୡୣୢ (୰ୟ୵ ୫ୟ୲ୣ୰୧ୟ୪ ୵) |
| Farming FO and VAP: | ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୟ୰୫୧୬ ୟ୬ୢ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୦ୟ୰୴ୣୱ୲ୣୢ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ (୵) |
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.
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Group -Operational EBIT | 268,990 | 324,687 | 1,187,618 | 1,329,154 |
| Average Capital Employed | 16,150,427 | 15,447,280 | 16,111,428 | 14,814,234 |
| ROCE | 1.7% | 2.1% | 7.4% | 9.0% |
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.
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Profit for the period to the shareholders of P/F | ||||
| Bakkafrost | 218,844 | 249,020 | 563,188 | 1,498,380 |
| Fair value adjustment of biomass | -55,236 | 48,803 | 323,299 | -704,446 |
| Onerous contracts provisions | 0 | -64,315 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax on fair value adjustment and onerous contracts | ||||
| provisions | 9,646 | 2,792 | -64,216 | 126,800 |
| Adjusted profit for the period to shareholders of P/F | ||||
| Bakkafrost | 173,254 | 236,300 | 822,271 | 920,734 |
| Time-weighted average number of shares | ||||
| outstanding through the period | 59,161,963 | 59,087,978 | 59,161,963 | 59,087,978 |
| Adjusted earnings per share (before fair value | ||||
| adjustment of biomass and provisions for onerous | ||||
| contracts) (adjusted EPS) | 2.93 | 4.00 | 13.90 | 15.58 |
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| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | ||||||
| Total revenue | 1,037,406 | 1,154,820 | -10% | 3,026,898 | 3,493,251 | -13% |
| EBIT | 330,830 | 380,115 | -13% | 522,658 | 1,714,239 | -70% |
| Operational EBIT | 276,002 | 443,808 | -38% | 832,640 | 1,532,197 | -46% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 16.49 | 26.34 | -37% | 73 | 100 | -27% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 27% | 38% | 28% | 44% | ||
| Volumes | ||||||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 16,740 | 16,850 | -1% | 36,403 | 47,410 | -23% |
| - Farming North | 11,973 | 8,695 | 38% | 17,369 | 23,542 | -26% |
| - Farming West | 1,966 | 5,664 | -65% | 11,342 | 14,079 | -19% |
| - Farming South | 2,801 | 2,491 | 12% | 7,692 | 9,789 | -21% |
| Smolts released (thousand) | 3,343 | 4,117 | -19% | 9,008 | 9,445 | -5% |
| - Farming North | 1,501 | 3,995 | -62% | 3,651 | 5,278 | -31% |
| - Farming West | 1,842 | 122 | 1410% | 4,378 | 2,891 | 51% |
| - Farming South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 979 | 1,276 | -23% |
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | ||||||
| Total revenue | 231,789 | 441,855 | -48% | 1,527,502 | 1,143,093 | 34% |
| EBIT | -320,345 | -165,874 | -93% | -175,833 | 209,506 | -184% |
| Operational EBIT | -263,448 | -137,236 | -92% | -37,136 | -148,917 | 75% |
| Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | -64.26 | -16.94 | -279% | -1.90 | -7.96 | 76% |
| Operational EBIT margin | -114% | -31% | -2% | -13% | ||
| Volumes | ||||||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 4,100 | 8,100 | -49% | 19,536 | 18,719 | 4% |
| Smolts released (thousand pcs) | 2,494 | 2,446 | 2% | 7,326 | 7,521 | -3% |
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| Financial | ||||||
| Total revenue | 415,001 | 385,767 | 8% | 1,187,357 | 1,221,036 | -3% |
| EBIT | 36,841 | 64,589 | -43% | 17,285 | -137,115 | 113% |
| Operational EBIT | 36,841 | 276 | 13248% | 17,285 | -137,115 | 113% |
| VAP - Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 5.64 | 0.04 | 13467% | 1.06 | -7.03 | 115% |
| Operational EBIT margin | 9% | 0% | 1% | -11% | ||
| Volumes | ||||||
| Farming FO transferred to VAP (tgw) | 6,997 | 6,462 | 8% | 17,052 | 19,457 | -12% |
| VAP produced (tgw) | 6,529 | 6,636 | -2% | 16,281 | 19,516 | -17% |
| Harvested volumes used in VAP production | 42% | 38% | 47% | 41% | ||
| Harvested volumes sold fresh/frozen | 58% | 62% | 53% | 59% |
| Q3 | Q3 | YTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
| 1,047,545 | 677,169 | 55% | 2,522,836 | 1,642,223 | 54% |
| 319,856 | 125,028 | 156% | 583,687 | 316,651 | 84% |
| 315,542 | 120,451 | 162% | 572,220 | 325,733 | 76% |
| 30% | 18% | 23% | 20% | ||
| 35,903 | 37,805 | -5% | 88,421 | 95,240 | -7% |
| 26,220 | 24,951 | 5% | 59,949 | 58,249 | 3% |
| 7,928 | 11,491 | -31% | 25,638 | 33,447 | -23% |
| 1,755 | 1,363 | 29% | 2,834 | 3,544 | -20% |
| 35,903 | 37,805 | -5% | 88,421 | 95,240 | -7% |
| 16,026 | 7,130 | 125% | 51,129 | 22,174 | 131% |
| 7,904 | 2,457 | 222% | 13,486 | 2,475 | 445% |
| 109,685 | 76,182 | 44% | 413,485 | 251,763 | 64% |
| 24,221 | 17,004 | 42% | 88,648 | 54,486 | 63% |
| 20,344 | 13,218 | 54% | 29,948 | 18,228 | 64% |
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