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Desert Control AS

Investor Presentation Feb 25, 2022

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Making Earth Green Again – to foster the prosperity of life

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H2 2021 Financial Update

Financial Updates for the second half 2021 Desert Control AS

to foster the prosperity of life

Cultivate and green 1oo Million Hectares of degraded land and desert by 2030

Contribute to sustainable social impact, immense water savings and balanced climate with carbon sequestering

Establish a social impact initiative throughout Sub Sahara by 2025 to reduce poverty and hunger

ABOUT DESERT CONTROL

HIGH-LEVEL COMPANY OVERVIEW | FOCUS AND SOLUTION AREAS

FOCUS

▪ Desert Control specializes in climate-smart agriculture technology to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity

12 million hectares of fertile land perish to desertification and droughts annually

Less than 60 years left for global agriculture if soil degradation continue at current pace

1.8 Billion people will suffer absolute water scarcity by 2025

SOLUTION

▪ LiquidNatural Clay (LNC) restores and protectssoil,reduce water usage, and increase yields; for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes

AGENDA | H2 2021

H2 2021 REPORT AND FINANCIAL RESULTS | COMPANY PRESENTATION

Karlsen CFO /CTO

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Erling Rasmussen Chief Financial Officer

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Erling Rasmussen / Tor Karlsen Webcast Session

HIGHLIGHTS | H2 2021

FROM START-UP TO SCALE-UP BACKED BY A SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

  • Established Desert Control Americas as a wholly owned company in the U.S.
  • Hired first employees in the U.S.
  • Reached agreement to establish a new sales and distribution company in partnership with Mawarid in the UAE
  • Grew the organization 5X (from 10 to 51 employees)

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATION

  • 3X increase in LNC production capacity
  • Gained significant experience running the first LNC production cluster
  • Operational team for the first cluster are prepared as trainers for new hires to streamline onboarding and ramp-up
  • Established new R&D center and innovation lab in Norway
  • Started building first LNC unit in the U.S.

COMMERCIAL AND MARKET

  • Successfully executed stage two of the MoU with Abu Dhabi based Mawarid Holding Investment
  • Ready for commercialization in the UAE
  • Gained global awareness at EXPO 2020
  • Concluded final agreement with the University of Arizona for the first pilot on American soil (launching in Q1 2022)
  • Identified multiple leads in the U.S.

THE MAWARID DESERT CONTROL PARTNERSHIP

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN THE MIDDLE EAST

THE MAWARID DESERT CONTROL PARTNERSHIP

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO SERVE THE ENTIRE UAE MARKET AND WIDER MIDDLE-EAST, NORTH AFRICA REGION

ABOUT MAWARID

  • Manage agriculture, forests, green landscapes and natural resources on large scale
    • 11,000 employees
    • 3,000 vehicles, specialty equipment, and machinery for their forest management and agriculture operation which includes;
    • 200,000 hectares of cultivated land and areas of nature conservation
    • 160,000 km of irrigation pipelines
    • 438 forests
    • 13 million forest trees
    • 630,000 date palms
    • 80 private farms and 30 organic farms
    • A range of nurseries with a combined capacity of 25 million seedlings per year
  • Mawarid is dedicated to strategic initiatives for national food security, climate resilience, and sustainability in the UAE and MENA region

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATION

3X INCREASE IN LNC PRODUCTION CAPACITY | 5X GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION

DEFINITIONS

  • LNC production unit: mobile factory for in-situ LNC production
  • Cluster: 4 units
  • Capacities:
    • 15,000 l/h per unit
    • 60,000 l/h per cluster

PRODUCTION CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2018-Q3 2018-Q4 2019-Q1 2019-Q2 2019-Q3 2019-Q4 2020-Q1 2020-Q2 2020-Q3 2020-Q4 2021-Q1 2021-Q2 2021-Q3 2021-Q4 2022-Q1 Estimate USA - Technology USA - Administration UAE - Sales & Marketing UAE - Operations UAE - Technology UAE - Administration Norway - Technology Norway - Administration

FTE DEVELOPMENT

NEW R&D CENTER IN NORWAY

THE CENTER WILL SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S GLOBAL INNOVATION LAB

EXPO 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 1 OCTOBER 2021 – 31 MARCH 2022

DESERT CONTROL AT EXPO 2020

  • Desert Control is featured at the "Good Place Pavilion" in the Opportunity District
  • The "Plantar Project" is a specific landscaping plot in the "Good Place Pavilion" allocated to Desert Control for LNC application showcasing
  • Demos with LNC kits featured at the Sustainability Pavilion for the full six months of EXPO 2020
  • Desert Control is one of 140 selected Global Innovators
  • Significant leads and opportunities as well as global awareness

OUTLOOK | FOCUS AND AMBITIONS FOR H1 2022

CONTINUED OPERATIONAL SCALE-UP TARGETING FULL-SCALE COMMERCIALIZATION IN UAE IN 2022

KEY OBJECTIVES FOR THE FIRST HALF INCLUDE:

  • Successfully establish the new sales and distribution company in partnership with Mawarid in Q1 and achieve sales with effect from Q2
  • Transfer pilots and early-stage opportunities in the UAE to the new Mawarid Desert Control company
  • Implement the first pilot projects on American soil in collaboration with the University of Arizona
  • Launch additional LNC collaboration initiatives with universities in the US
  • Align production capacity with the business plan and market demand
  • Strengthen Desert Control's executive leadership team
  • Build capabilities to support the next stage of full-scale commercialization in the UAE

AGENDA | H2 2021

H2 2021 REPORT AND FINANCIAL RESULTS | COMPANY PRESENTATION

Erling Rasmussen / Tor Karlsen CFO /CTO

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Erling Rasmussen Chief Financial Officer

Erling Rasmussen / Tor Karlsen Webcast Session

KEY FIGURES | H2 2021

DESERT CONTROL MAINTAINS A SOLID NET CASH POSITION OF NOK 179.3M AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2021

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS H2 2021

(H2 2020 in brackets)

  • Revenue NOK 3.1M [NOK 0.2M] , full year NOK 3.1M [NOK 1.0M]
  • EBITDA* NOK -18.2M [NOK -5.6M] full year NOK -31.1M [NOK -11.1M]
  • Net Income NOK -18.7M [NOK -7.6M] full year NOK -31.8M [NOK -11.2M]
  • Total cash balance: NOK 179.3M
  • Equity: NOK 194M (equity ratio 96% as of 31.12.2021)
  • Gross R&D Investments: NOK 6.9M [NOK 2.9M] full year NOK 14.4M [NOK 4.5M]

COMMENTS TO H2 RESULTS

  • IFRS accounting policy has been implemented in 2021. Figures for 2020 and 2021 has been edited to reflect this policy. The profit for financial year 2021 has been depressed by NOK 8.7M and for the financial year 2020 by NOK 5.0M compared to the former GRS policy.
  • Revenue for 2021 is purely income from pilot projects, mainly the Mawarid project mentioned earlier.
  • Build capability for full commercialization in UAE
  • Build capability to secure the scale-up from Norway

* EBITDA, Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciations and Amortizations

FINANCIAL RESULTS| H2 2021

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS (P&L) STATEMENT

Unaudited NOK (in thousands)

2021 2020 2H
2021
2H
2020
Total
Revenue
3
127
041
1
3
127
220
of
Goods
Sold
(COGS)
Cost
563 40 369 36
Gross
Margin
2
564
1
001
2
758
184
Payroll 14
993
290
7
10
413
3
484
Other
Expenses
18
622
813
4
10
500
178
4
Operating
Expenses
33
614
12
103
20
913
7
662
EBITDA - 31
050
-
11
102
-
18
155
-
7
478
Depreciation 1
546
9 1
045
9
Impairment 644 644 -
EBIT - 33
241
-
11
110
-
19
844
-
7
487
Finance
Expenses
- 1
476
119
-
1
120
124
Net
Income
- 31
765
-
11
229
-
18
724
-
7
611

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION : ASSETS | H2 2021

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Unaudited NOK (in thousands)

Equity

Non-current Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Balance
sheet
All
figures
in
NOK
000s
31
12
2021
31
12
2020
Fixed
assets
Research
development
&
-
Goodwill 6
504
6
345
plant
and
equipment
Property
,
10
425
385
1
Right
-of
assets
-use
2
006
Total
fixed
assets
18
935
7
730
Current
assets
Inventory 99 -
Debtors 544 -
Other
short
receivables
-term
597
5
2
002
Fixed
funds
income
77
347
-
Cash
and
bank
deposits
101
924
28
935
Total
current
assets
185
510
30
937

All figures in NOK 000s 31.12.2021 31.12.2020

Share capital (40 724 639 shares at 0.003) 122 70 Other paid-up capital 230 849 40 994 Retained earnings (36 701) (5 748) Total equity 194 270 35 316

Total non-current liabilities 1 423 -

Trade creditors 2 523 838

Public duties payable 912 415 Other current liabilities 1 608 2 098

Current provisions 3 181 - Total liabilities 8 751 3 351

Total equity and liabilities 204 445 38 667

Non-current lease liabilities 1 423

Current lease liabilities 528

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION : EQUITY & LIABILITIES | H2 2021 Fixed income funds 77 347 - Cash and bank deposits 101 924 28 935

All figures in NOK 000s 31.12.2021 31.12.2020

Goodwill 6 504 6 345 Property, plant and equipment 10 425 1 385

Total fixed assets 18 935 7 730

Inventory 99 - Debtors 544 - Other short-term receivables 5 597 2 002

Research & development -

Right-of-use assets 2 006

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Total current assets 185 510 30 937

Unaudited NOK (in thousands) Total assets 204 445 38 667

Balance sheet

Fixed assets

Current assets

All
figures
in
NOK
000s
31
12
2021
31
12
2020
Equity
(40
003)
Share
capital
shares
724
639
0
at
122 70
Other
paid
capital
-up
230
849
40
994
Retained
earnings
(36
701)
(5
748)
Total
equity
194
270
35
316
Liabilities
Non-current
lease
liabilities
Non-current
1
423
Total
liabilities
non-current
1
423
-
Liabilities
Current
lease
liabilities
Current
528
Trade
creditors
2
523
838
Public
duties
payable
912 415
Other
liabilities
current
1
608
2
098
Current
provisions
3
181
-
Total
liabilities
8
751
3
351
Total
equity
and
liabilities
204
445
38
667

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | H2 2021

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED CASH FLOWS

Unaudited NOK (in thousands)

All figures in NOK 000s Consolidated cash flow statement 2021 2H
2021
2020
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
Profit
before
taxes
2021
2H 2021
2020
(31
765)
1H 2021
(18
724)
(11
229)
Taxed
paid
- - -
Cash flow from operating activities
and
Depreciation
amortization
2
190
1
689
9
Profit before taxes (31 765)
Changes
in
working
capital
(18 724)
1
162
(11 229) (13 041)
2
498
39
165
Taxed paid -
Cash
used
in
operating
activities
Depreciation and amortization
2 190
-
-
(28
412)
1 689
-
(14
537)
9
27
945
501
Changes in working capital 1 162
good
will
Investments
in
2 498
39 165
159
(1 336)
9
(217)
Cash used in operating activities
(28 412)
fixed
Investments
in
assets
(14 537) 27 945
(13
395)
(13 875)
(12
981)
(1
168)
fixed
funds
in
income
Investments
(77
347)
12
653
-
Investments in good will
Investments in fixed assets
cash
used
in
investment
activities
Net
(13 395)
159
9
(90
583)
(12 981)
(1 168)
(217)
(318)
149
(1
385)
(414)
Investments in fixed income funds
Cash
flow
from
financing
activities
(77 347) 12 653
-
(90 000)
Net cash used in investment activities
(90 583)
lease
liabilities
Non-current
(318)
1
423
(1 385) (90 265)
1
423
Capital
injection
189
907
4 1
667
Cash flow from financing activities
cash
flow
from
financing
activities
Net
191
331
428
1
667
1
Non-current lease liabilities
Capital injection
1 423
189 907
change
cash
equivalents
Net
in
1 423
4
1 667
72
335
189 903
(13
427)
28
227
Net cash flow from financing activities
191 331
foreign
exchange
differences
Net
1 428
1 667
654
189 903
766
174
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
beginning
of
period
at
28
935
114
585
534
Net change in cash equivalents
72 335
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
end
of
period
at
(13 427) 28 227
101
924
85 763
101
924
28
935

Net foreign exchange differences 654 766 174 (112) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 28 935 114 585 534 28 935 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 101 924 101 924 28 935 114 585

SHAREHOLDERS

Top 20 shareholders 31.12 Share development

of
shares
No
Account
name
of
total
%
5
900
000
OLESEN
CONSULT
HVAC
AS
14,48
1
761
720
J.P.
MORGAN
BANK
LUXEMBOURG
S.A.
4,32
1
754
715
MONSUNEN
FORVALTNING
AS
4,31
1
650
000
OLE
MORTEN
OLESEN
4,05
1
543
371
BEYOND
CENTAURI
AS
3,78
1
485
860
NORDNET
LIVSFORSIKRING
AS
3,64
1
360
000
&
NESSE
CO
AS
3,34
1
355
431
LITHINON
AS
3,33
1
266
087
Bank
DnB
NOR
ASA
3,11
1
215
275
LIN
AS
2,98
1
135
843
ATLE
IDLAND
2,79
1
000
000
JAKOB
HATTELAND
HOLDING
AS
2,45
995
109
Bank
CACEIS
2,44
958
275
THE
NORTHERN
TRUST
COMP
LONDON
BRANCH
2,35
883
147
INVESTORE
FINANS
AS
2,17
819
671
CLEARSTREAM
BANKING
S.A.
2,01
789
484
MORGAN
CHASE
LONDON
JP
BANK
N.A
1,93
627
715
SORTUN
INVEST
AS
1,54
627
715
GLOMAR
AS
1,54
560
000
OKS
CONSULTING
AS
1,37
27
689
418
20
largest
shareholders
67,99
40
724
639
Total
shares
100,00

Origin of shareholders | largest countries

No of shares % Origin # shareholders
34 142 441 83,84 % Norway 3 273
3 576 500 8,78 % Luxembourg 3
2 232 720 5,48 % UK 12
357 156 0,88 % Sweden 14
415 822 1,02 % Others 46
40 724 639 100,00 % Total 3 348
Total number of shareholders: 3 348 from 16 countries

AGENDA | H2 2021

H2 2021 REPORT AND FINANCIAL RESULTS | COMPANY PRESENTATION

HIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLOOK

Erling Rasmussen / Tor Karlsen CFO /CTO

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Erling Rasmussen Chief Financial Officer

CAUTIONARY NOTE

DISCLAIMER RELATED TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

By reading this company presentation (the "Presentation") or attending any meeting or oral presentation held in relation thereto, you (the "Recipient") agree to be bound by the following terms, conditions and limitations.

The Presentation has been produced by Desert Control AS (the "Company") for information purposes only and does not in itself constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction. The distribution of this Presentation may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions, and the Recipient should inform itself about, and observe, any such restriction. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of the laws of any such jurisdiction.

The Recipient acknowledges that it will be solely responsible for its own assessment of the Company, the market and the market position of the Company and that it will conduct its own analysis and be solely responsible for forming its own view of the potential future performance of the Company's business. The Company shall not have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) arising directly or indirectly from the use of this Presentation or its contents, including but not limited to any liability for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or misleading statements in this Presentation, or violation of distribution restrictions.

The Presentation will be used during an oral presentation and is therefore not a complete summary of the presentation held. Further, it is not the intention to provide, and the Recipient may not rely on the Presentation as providing, a complete or comprehensive analysis of the Company's financial or trading position or prospects. Several factors could adversely affect the business, legal or financial position of the Company or the value of its securities. Such risks include but are not limited to economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and markets where the Company is or will be operating. For a further description of other relevant risk factors, we refer to the Company's information document dated 13 April 2021 and available on the Company's website.

This Presentation contains certain forward-looking statements relating to inter alia the business, financial performance and results of the Company and the industry in which it operates. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Presentation, including assumptions, opinions and views of the Company or cited from third party sources, are solely opinions and forecasts and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company cannot provide any assurance that the assumptions underlying such forwardlooking statements are free from errors nor do any of them accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of opinions expressed in this Presentation or the actual occurrence of forecasted developments.

This Presentation speaks as at the date set out on herein. Neither the delivery of this Presentation nor any further discussions of the Company shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since such date. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the Presentation or disclose any changes or revisions to the information contained in the Presentation (including in relation to forward-looking statements).

This Presentation is subject to Norwegian law, and any dispute arising in respect of this Presentation is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Norwegian courts.

DESERT CONTROL COMPANY PRESENTATION

VISION, MISSION & VALUES

OUR PURPOSE | THE REASON WHY WE EXIST AND OUR VALUES

OUR MISSION

  • Our mission is to combat desertification, land degradation, and water scarcity
    • Restore and protect vital topsoil
    • Make desert land fertile and arable
    • Reduce water consumption
  • To foster climate resilient agriculture, forestry, and green landscapes

Growth-mindset Curious and solution oriented

Innovation Challenge status-quo|create value

OUR VISION

  • Our vision is making earth green again
    • Desertification, loss of fertile soil, and growing water scarcity are threats to all life on earth, further accelerated by climate change and overexploitation of natural resources
  • What drives us is making earth green again to foster the prosperity of life

Integrity Keep promises|strong relationships

Contribution Desire to make everything better

Diversity Inclusive|open-minded|respectful

POPULATION GROWTH DRIVING INCREASED DEMAND FOR FOOD AND WATER

WATER DEMAND EXPECTED TO EXCEED RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY BY 40% IN 2030

By 2025, 1.8 billion people will experience absolute water scarcity, and 2/3 of the world will be living under water-stressed conditions

UNITED NATIONS HAS DECLARED DESERTIFICATION AND LAND DEGRADATION THE GREATEST ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE OF OUR TIME

110

Countries exposed to desertification and land degradation

1.3Bn

People trapped on degrading agricultural land

12m hectares productive land becomes barren every year

20%

Of Earths drylands degraded

Of agricultural land affected by soil degradation

<60 years

Farming left at current degradation rate

\$490Bn

annual cost world-wide

Source: Global Land Outlook, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), http://www.sustainabilitylabs.org

PROBLEM – IMPACT WAY BEYOND THE "TRADITIONAL DESERTS"

70% OF FRESHWATER IN THE WORLD IS USED FOR AGRICULTURE

CURRENT APPROACHES IN AGRICULTURE YIELD LOW WATER EFFICIENCY GAINS

SHARE OF FRESHWATER WITHDRAWLS BY SECTOR (%)

  • The shortfall between demand and supply of water is estimated to be 40% by 2030
  • Approx. 1/3 of the population will live in areas where the deficit is >50%
  • The agriculture industry represents the single largest consumer of water in the world, accounting for ~70% of water withdrawals
    • ‒ Water challenges are therefor closely tied to food provisions and trade

DESERT CONTROL'S LNC TREATMENT IS PART OF THE SOLUTION

ENRICHES THE FERTILITY CAPABILITY IN DESERT SAND – LOWER WATER USAGE AND IMPROVED SOIL HEALTH

1. UNIQUE FORMULATION PROCESS

Clay is processed into a liquid compound

2. SPRAY ON

Applied directly to sand or arid soil

3. EFFECT

Forms a soil structure that retains water like a sponge

4. RESULT

  • - 20-50% water and fertilizer savings
  • Increased crop yields and carbon uptake

PATENTED PROCESS BASED ON 12 YEARS RESEARCH

LIQUID NATURAL CLAY («LNC»)

Unique nano-technology reduces the clay consumption from 100 kg to less than 1 kg per m2

UNIQUE PRODUCT OFFERING WITH NO DIRECT COMPETITOR

SUBSTITUTES AND OTHER METHODS FOR SOIL ENHANCEMENT ARE INTRUSIVE, TIME CONSUMING AND COSTLY

DESERT CONTROLS LNC PROCESS IS THE ONLY NON-INTRUSIVE SOIL ENHANCEMENT OPTION

INTRUSIVE (mechanical/manual intervention)

Solid form soil amendment

NON-INTRUSIVE (self-percolating into the soil)

Liquid soil amendment

Intrusive soil enhancement treatments are costly, time consuming and to a large extent less effective

PROVEN, VALIDATED AND PATENTED

MULTI-YEAR FIELD TRIALS

EGYPT -
BEFORE AND AFTER APPLICATION OF LNC
SCIENTIFIC ACCREDITATION BY ICBA
UAE, AL AIN AFTER APPLICATION OF LNC

THE RESULTS – UAE DESERT EXAMPLE

Less than 1kg of clay per m2Water and fertilizer savings (20-50%)Increased crop yields (17-62%)Improved soil, biodiversity, and carbon uptake

LNC IDENTIFIED AS A POTENTIAL IMPACT SOLUTION BY THE UNITED NATIONS

THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OF OUR TIME: THE GREAT GREEN WALL

RECEIVED OVER \$14 BILLION IN DONATIONS TO REGREEN THE SAHEL – WORLD BANK AMONG DONORS

RESTORE 100 MILLION HECTARES OF DEGRADED LAND

SEQUESTER 250 MILLION TONNES OF CARBON

CREATE >10 MILLION GREEN JOBS IN RURAL AREAS

LIQUID NATURAL CLAY | ESG AND IMPACT POTENTIAL

EXPECTED TO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FROM A FINANCIAL AND AN ESG PERSPECTIVE

Stopping deforestation, restoring forests and improving forestry practices could costeffectively remove 7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide annually – equivalent to eliminating 1.5 billion cars, more than all of the cars in the world today

ESG AND IMPACT

IMPACT ON EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) can reduce water consumption for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes by up to 50%. The amount of water required to produce LNC is recovered within 2-3 weeks (offset by irrigation water savings). Increased crop yields with improved water efficiency contribute significantly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including reducing hunger and securing access to clean water. Arid regions using energy-intensive desalination of seawater can further significantly reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

LNC enables sandy soil and desert land to retain water and nutrients. Reduction of water consumption further allows for reducing fertilizer usage. Reduced leaching of fertilizers and pesticides through the soil can further minimize the risk of chemical run-off reaching through to natural water systems and oceans. Stopping fertilizer and pesticide leaching can further improve life below the water by reducing ocean acidification and eutrophication.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), restoring degraded soil ecosystems can globally offset 5-6 Gt of CO2 annually. Even degraded soils have degrees of stored carbon. When tilling or mechanically working amendments into the ground, carbon exposed to oxygen may turn into CO2 and escape into the atmosphere. LNC can be applied directly to the surface of the ground without intervention to the soil. LNC percolates into the ground in a non-intrusive way without exposing any carbon to surface air oxygen; safeguarding the carbon storage of soil ecosystems and fostering increased carbon sequestration.

Non-intrusive soil treatment is further gentle to fragile soil-ecosystems, which is the home of 95% of all biological species on earth. Reclaiming and protecting soil is therefore critical to preserve and restore essential biodiversity.

Mining clay and the production of LNC requires energy. Logistics and transportation of material, equipment, and personnel, and manufacturing of equipment also require energy. Desert Control strives to reduce energy consumption in all stages of the process and facilitate the use of renewable energy sources wherever available. These negative impact factors are, by far, surpassed by the sum of positive impact from stopping and reversing desertification and soil degradation, reducing water consumption, and other environmental benefits.

LNC has no adverse impact on any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Further, LNC has a significant direct positive impact on 9 of the SDGs.

Powered by operational data, an updated ESG and impact reporting framework will be under development during Q4 to align with ESG reporting standards for investors and stakeholders.

ABOUT DESERT CONTROL

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Desert Control is a company specialized in climate-smart agri-tech solutions to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Its patented Liquid Natural Clay restores and protects soil, reducing water usage for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes.

Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) enables sand and degraded soil to retain water and nutrients. LNC increases crop yields while reducing water and fertilizer consumption by up to 50%.

Desert Control's business model is service-based and targets turnkey projects for LNC treatment of land areas, vegetation, crops, plants and trees etc. LNC is produced on-site at customer locations using mobile factories. Further, the LNC is applied across the customer's land areas using existing irrigation systems and techniques. LNC is sprayed or applied directly onto the surface and percolates into the ground forming a soil structure that retains water and nutrient like a sponge. One LNC treatment may last 3-5 years, followed by periodic top-up to maintain the optimal ability to retain water and nutrients. The Company's revenue model is pre-paid project deliveries direct (B2B) to customers within the segments; agriculture, forestry, and landscaping. Project pricing considers size of land, type of vegetation, crops, number of trees, etc. Additional revenue sources may come from (1) periodic maintenance and (2) digital subscription services related to soil health monitoring, water management optimization, and digital farming services for precision agriculture and sustainable land management.

Desert Control AS is a private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Norway. The Group has active subsidiaries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates is Desert Control's first geographic market, to be followed by broader expansion in the Middle East region. In 2022 the Company aims to expand operations to the United States, focusing on California, Arizona, and Nevada. More than 110 countries worldwide suffer accelerating desertification, loss of fertile soil, and water scarcity. Desert Control's ambition is to develop a global business with its vision of making earth green again.

FINANCIAL RESULTS | H2 2021

CHANGE FROM NORWEGIAN ACCOUNTING POLICY TO IFRS*

Interim, consolidated, unaudited NOK (in thousands)

Increased costs to P&L from GRS to IFRS

All figures in NOK 000's

2H
2021
1H
2021
Total
2021
2H
2020
1H
2020
Total
2021
share
IFRS
2
incentive
program
278 533 811 611 997 1
608
R&D
IAS
37
to
expense
3
766
4
125
7
891
1
828
1
613
3
441
lease
immaterial
P&L
deemed
IFRS
16
agreements
- -
Total 4
044
4
658
8
702
2
439
2
610
5
049
Reported
from
EBIT
GRS
15
800
-
8
739
-
24
539
-
5
048
-
-
1
014
6
061
-
change
Net
4
044
-
4
658
-
8
702
-
2
439
-
-
2
610
5
049
-
Reported
from
EBIT
IFRS
19
844
-
13
397
-
33
241
-
7
487
-
-
3
624
11
110
-

*IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards

to foster the prosperity of life

Cultivate and green 1oo Million Hectares of degraded land and desert by 2030

Contribute to sustainable social impact, immense water savings and balanced climate with carbon sequestering

Establish a social impact initiative throughout Sub Sahara by 2025 to reduce poverty and hunger

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