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Frøy ASA

Investor Presentation May 11, 2023

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Frøy ASA – Q1 23

11 May 2023

Important notice

This presentation (the "Presentation") has been prepared by Frøy ASA (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries (the "Group"). This Presentation has been prepared for information purposes only. This Presentation does not constitute an offer to buy or subscribe for any shares in the Company.

This Presentation speak only as of its date, and the views expressed are subject to change based on a number of factors, including, without limitation, macroeconomic and equity market conditions, investor attitude and demand, the business prospects of the Group and other specific issues. This Presentation and the conclusions contained herein are necessarily based on economic, market and other conditions, as in effect on, and the information available to the Company as of, its date. This Presentation does not purport to contain a complete description of the Group or the market(s) in which the Group operates, nor does it provide an audited valuation of the Group. The analyses contained in this Presentation are not, and do not purport to be, appraisals of the assets, stock or business of the Group or any other person.

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Agenda

    1. Highlights
    1. Segment review
    1. Financial review
    1. Outlook
    1. Appendix

Highlights Q1 23

Strengthened position in Q1 23

  • Strong operations and high activity in the wellboat segment and high unscheduled maintenance cost and weather downtime impacting results in the service segment
  • Multiple contract discussions and incoming requests for Frøy´s solutions
  • New geographical footprint in the south-west of Norway through acquisition of Marinus Aquaservice AS
  • Expansion into new international markets
  • Ongoing discussions with yards regarding wellboat and service vessel newbuilds
  • Ongoing strategic review initiated by SalMar
    • Several parties have expressed an interest in engaging in a transaction including potential offers for the company's shares

Growth in revenue and EBITDA, stable backlog

Increased activity and revenues

Double digit growth in operating revenues

  • 16% increase in operating revenues1 Q1 23 vs. Q1 22
  • 11% increase in revenues from contracts and framework agreements vs. Q1 22

Normal seasonal slowdown in Q1

• Seasonal change in sea temperatures results in a drop in demand for aqua services from Q4 into Q1

Note: Q1 20 is based on proforma figures.

1) Operating revenues defined as contract revenues, revenues from framework agreements and spot revenues. Reinvoiced costs and other revenues are excluded from the graph. Please find full revenue split in the quarterly report for Q1 23

Revenue split per quarter

Q1 23 backlog NOK 6.0 bn.

Fixed backlog

• Total fixed revenue commitments of approx. NOK 3.6 billion

Options

  • Most fixed time charter contracts include extension options
  • Total options of approx. NOK 2.4 billion

Framework agreements

  • Framework agreements without minimum value clauses are not included in the backlog
  • Framework agreements provide visibility on future demand and typically relates to diving, cleaning of nets and other service work

Backlog (NOKm)

Expanding into new regions

Increased geographical presence and diversification

  • Acquisition of Marinus Aquaservice announced during Q1
    • Strengthened position in the southwest of Norway
  • Strategic partnership with NL Marine Services announced in April
    • Strategic foothold in Eastern Canada together with a well reputable partner
  • International contracts
    • Two wellboats to operate in Iceland/UK during 2023

Segment review

Wellboat

Segment results

  • Total revenues NOK 278 million (NOK 223 million)
    • 19% increase in revenues from contract, spot, and framework agreements vs. Q1 22
  • EBITDA of NOK 86 million (NOK 67 million)
  • EBITDA margin of 40% (37%)

Other

  • High activity and utilization compared to Q1 22
  • Normal seasonal slowdown during the quarter

Other/gain on sale of assets Adj. EBITDA %

11

Delivery of MS Gåsø Odin

Vessel delivered from yard in April 2023

Efficient multi tool

  • 4.500 m3 capacity
  • Advanced fish handling system for gentle and efficient operations
  • Fresh water and mechanical delousing
  • Diesel electric propulsion system and battery package

Commence on a long-term charter to a large Norwegian salmon farmer upon arrival in Norway

Service

Segment results

  • Total revenues NOK 202 million (NOK 170 million)
    • 22% increase in revenues from contract and framework agreements vs. Q1 22
  • EBITDA of NOK 41 million (NOK 35 million)
  • EBITDA margin of 20% (21%)

Other

• Repair and maintenance cost increased with approx. NOK 5 million vs. Q1 22, impacted by unscheduled maintenance on two vessels

Sea transport

Segment results

  • Total revenues of NOK 40 million (NOK 38 million)
  • EBITDA of NOK 11m (NOK 14m)
  • EBITDA margin 27% (37%)

Other

  • Mechanical breakdown on MS Folla in beginning of April
    • Est. 6–7 weeks yard stay in Q2
    • Loss of hire partly compensated by insurance
    • Cost of repairs covered by guarantee

Spot Framework agreements

Contract revenue Adj. EBITDA %

Financial review

Group financial development

431 519 Revenue Q1 22 Revenue Q1 23 55 32 2 Change wellboat Change service Change sea transport Increased activity and spot sales Increased revenue from TC and framework agreements Increase in reinvoiced fuel Key driver for change -1 Other & elim.

Profit & loss

Highlights Q1 23

  • Total revenues of NOK 519 million (NOK 431 million)
  • EBITDA of NOK 122 million (NOK 112 million)
  • EBITDA margin of 23% (26%)
  • Q1 23 gain on sale of assets of NOK 15 million (NOK 9 million)
  • EBITDA adjusted for gain from sale of assets of NOK 107 million (NOK 102 million)
  • Net finance was positively impacted by fixed interest rate swaps, currency swaps and profit from sale of minority shareholding in Halten AS
(NOKm) Q1 23 Q1 22
Total revenue 519.4 431.4
EBITDA 121.8 111.6
EBITDA % 23% 26%
Depreciation 104.8 91.5
Operating profit 17.0 20.1
Net financial items 7.7 15.0
Profit (loss) before tax 24.7 35.1
Taxes 9.3 3.6
Net profit 34.0 38.7

Balance sheet

Highlights Q1 23

  • Increased vessels, property, plant and equipment vs. Q1 22 due to investments into the ongoing newbuild program
  • Gross debt increased due to debt on newbuilds
  • Net interest-bearing debt of NOK 4 013 million (NOK 3 591 million)
  • Equity ratio 40%
(NOKm) 31.03.2023 31.03.2022 31.12.2022
Goodwill and intangible assets 687.6 687.6 687.6
Vessels, property, plant and equipment 6 010.0 5 677.0 6 011.4
Right-of-use assets 529.9 431.9 514.6
Other assets 112.2 33.7 120.2
Non-current assets 7 339.7 6 830.2 7 333.8
Inventory 13.3 11.0 15.0
Receivables 290.9 240.5 358.7
Cash and cash equivalents 625.4 738.5 318.7
Total current assets 929.6 990.1 692.4
TOTAL ASSETS 8 269.3 7 820.3 8 026.2
Total equity 3 328.3 3 237.0 3 295.0
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 3 723.0 3 281.3 3 609.6
Non-current lease liabilities 323.1 248.6 314.7
Deferred tax liabilities 26.9 34.2 31.5
Total non-current liabilities 4 073.0 3 564.0 3 955.7
Current interest-bearing liabilities 466.3 707.9 443.1
Current lease liabilities 125.7 91.6 119.8
Other current liabilities 276.0 219.7 212.6
Total current liabilities 868.0 1 019.2 775.5
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8 269.3 7 820.2 8 026.2
Net interest-bearing
debt
4 012.7 3 590.9 4 168.5
Equity ratio 40 % 41 % 41 %

Cash flow

Highlights Q1 23

  • Positive cash flow from operations of NOK 234 million
  • Cash flow from investment activities of NOK -1 million was driven by the ongoing newbuild program and the sale of shares in Halten AS and the sale of two older service vessels
  • Cash flow from financing of NOK 74 million new debt on vessels under construction less repayment of borrowings and lease liabilities
  • 31.03.23 cash position at NOK 625 million

(NOKm) Q1 23 Q1 22 Cash flows from operating activities Profit or loss before tax 24.7 35.1 Depreciation and impairment 104.8 91.5 Net interest and financial items -7.7 -14.1 Changes in working capital and other 112.0 24.2 Net cash flows from operating activities 233.8 136.7 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment -115.5 -301.9 Other 114.6 14.6 Net cash flow from investing activities -0.9 -287.3 Cash flow from financing activities Proceeds from borrowings 237.3 270.1 Repayment of borrowings 86.4 69.3 Issue of share capital 0.0 0.0 Payment of principal part of lease liabilities -29.2 -24.2 Interest paid -47.9 -26.0 Other Net cash flow from financing activities 73.8 150.6 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 306.7 -0.0 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 318.7 738.5 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 625.4 738,5

Investment program

Total capex related to the newbuild program estimated to approx. NOK 1.0 bn.

Wellboat

  • MS Gåsø Odin delivered April 2023
  • MS Veidnes newbuild scheduled for delivery autumn 2023
  • MS Frøy Saga scheduled for delivery autumn 2024

Service

  • Three net cleaning vessels, one pen cleaning barge and a diving vessel scheduled for delivery Q2 and Q3 23
  • Two large service vessels scheduled for delivery 2023
  • One large service vessels scheduled for delivery in 2024

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Financing

Financing strategy

• Frøy finance its fleet and equipment with bank debt and leasing

Newbuild financing

  • Bank debt secured on all committed wellboat newbuilds incl. new wellboat ordered after quarter end
    • +/- 80% loan to value

Debt maturities

• Annual regular installments on bank debt of approx. NOK 300 million

Outlook

Outlook

Outlook

  • Positive underlying market trends driven by farming in more exposed locations, larger farming sites and new regulations
  • i i • Demand for more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions addressing key industry challenges on fish welfare, bio security and environmental footprint
  • Sharp increase in newbuild prices and high inflation expected to translate into increased charter rates

Strategic priorities

  • Profitable growth Minimum Return On Equity of 10- 18%.
  • Support core clients in the regions where they choose to grow – Build on new footholds in South-West Norway, Iceland and Newfoundland
  • Develop sustainable aqua service solutions – Key focus to reduce carbon footprint and continuously improve fish welfare

Share information 31.03.22

Total number of shares

• 86 348 603 shares outstanding

Total number of shares owned by 20 largest shareholders

• 91.2 % of total number of shares outstanding

Name of shareholder No. of shares ళ్ళా
NTS AS 62 269 112 72.11
Frøy Kapital AS 9 212 017 10.67
DNB Bank ASA, Meglerkonto Innland 1 035 142 1.20
HSBC Bank Plc 861 148 1,00
Riiber Holding AS 840 661 1.01
Amble Investment AS 805 171 0 93
Verdipapirfondet Fondsfinans Norge 604 759 0.70
BNP Paribas 571 378 0.66
Furberg & Sønn A/S 433 214 0.50
LIN AS 327 868 0.38
UBS Switzerland AG 247 123 0.29
GH Holding AS 227 868 0.26
Gåsø Næringsutvikling AS 222 750 0.26
Refsnes Fiskeindustri AS 196 290 0.23
Jaco Nor AS 160 000 0.19
HMH Invest AS 159 667 0.18
Cjnk AS 156 767 0.18
Nyhamn AS 150 000 0.17
Ek-Holding AS 130 000 0.15
Lindvard Invest AS 112 295 0.13
Total 20 largest shareholders 78 723 230 91,17
Total other 7 625 373 8,83
Total number of shares 86 348 603 100.00

Appendix

Non-IFRS financial measures / Alternative Performance Measures

  • The non-IFRS financial measures/APMs presented herein are not measurements of performance under IFRS or other generally accepted accounting principles and investors should not consider any such measures to be an alternative to: (a) operating revenues or operating profit (as determined in accordance with IFRS or other generally accepted accounting principles), as a measure of the Groupʹs operating performance; or (b) any other measures of performance under generally accepted accounting principles. The non-IFRS financial measures/APMs presented herein may not be indicative of the Groupʹs historical operating results, nor are such measures meant to be predictive of the Groupʹs future results.
  • The Company believes that the non-IFRS measures/APMs presented herein are commonly reported by companies in the markets in which it competes and are widely used by investors in comparing performance on a consistent basis without regard to factors such as depreciation, amortisation and impairment, which can vary significantly depending upon accounting methods (particularly when acquisitions have occurred), business practice or based on non-operating factors. Accordingly, the Group discloses the non-IFRS financial measures/APMs presented herein to permit a more complete and comprehensive analysis of its operating performance relative to other companies and across periods, and of the Groupʹs ability to service its debt. Because companies calculate the non-IFRS financial measures/APMs presented herein differently, the Groupʹs presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures/APMs may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
  • The non-IFRS financial measure/APMs are not part of the Companyʹs consolidated financial statements and are thereby not audited. The Company can give no assurance as to the correctness of such non-IFRS financial measures/APMs and investors are cautioned that such information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and are based on numerous assumptions. Given the aforementioned uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these non-IFRS financial measures/APMs.

APMs and Key Figures

Non-IFRS financial measures / Alternative Performance Measures

  • EBITDA is defined as total revenue less operating expenses (direct expenses, employee benefit expenses and other operating expenses).
  • Adjusted EBITDA is defined as total revenue less operating expenses (direct expenses, employee benefit expenses and other operating expenses), gain on sale of assets and IPO costs
  • The adjusted EBITDA % is calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by the sum of revenues from contracts, framework agreements and spot.
  • EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA is used by the management as measure the Groupʹs ability to service debt and finance investments. Management also believes the measure enables an evaluation of operating performance.

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA % – NOK millions

(NOK 1,000,000) Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21 Q4 21 Q1 22 Q2 22 Q3 22 Q4 22 Q1 23
Contract
revenues
201 211 237 255 254 278 297 277 285
Framework revenues 45 101 100 112 64 99 131 100 68
Spot revenues 67 62 80 59 50 52 72 72 73
Sum revenue
from contracts,
framework
agreements
and
spot 313 375 417 426 368 429 500 450 426
Fuel
& other
reinvoiced
revenues 43 38 35 50 53 77 114 123 78
Other
revenues
1 0 5 84 9 1 0 6 15
Total revenue 356 412 457 561 431 507 614 579 519
Direct expenses 50 42 46 89 91 119 160 138 107
Employee benefit expenses 113 120 138 130 143 146 162 167 170
Other operating expenses 110 92 85 82 86 89 95 74 121
EBITDA 84 159 188 260 112 154 197 201 122
Loss/gain on sale of assets 1 0 6 84 9 0 0 6 15
IPO costs 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adjusted EBITDA 92 159 183 176 102 153 197 195 107
EBITDA % 24% 39% 41% 46% 26% 30% 32% 35% 23%
Adjusted
EBITDA %
29% 42% 44% 41% 28% 36% 39% 43% 25%

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