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Kalera S.A. Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

May 12, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Q1 2021

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Table Of Contents

  • Kalera AS Quarterly Report Q1 2021
  • Q1 2021 Financial Highlights
  • Statement By Management and The Board Of Directors
  • Financial Statements
  • Note 1 General Information
  • Note 2 Share Capital and Share Premium
  • Note 3 Leases
  • Note 4 Property, Plant and Equipment
  • Note 5 Alternative Performance Measures
  • Note 6 Vindara Acquisition
  • Note 7 Business Combination
  • Note 8- Shareholders

KALERA AS QUARTERLY REPORT Q1 2021

OSLO, 12 May 2021 – Kalera AS (Symbol - KAL) today reported financial results for its fiscal quarter ended 31 March, 2021. Kalera is a vertical farming company that uses technology to produce leafy greens at affordable prices that are always fresh, free from pesticides, non-GMO, and are produced locally.

During Q1 2021 Kalera achieved many milestones that reflect rapid growth and focused execution including:

  • Q1 2021 revenue of USD 339K up 1,514% vs. prior year and 49% vs. the prior quarter
  • the opening of its Atlanta (Georgia) facility, a 76,995 sq ft. facility, Kalera's largest production farm to date
  • the acquisition of Vindara Inc., a seed development company for indoor farming
  • the acquisition of a property in St. Paul, Minnesota that will be converted into a large-scale facility

Q1 2021 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue of USD 339K in Q1 2021, compared to USD 21K in Q1 2020. COVID-19 is still significantly impacting Central Florida's foodservice sector with a partial reopening driven by the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations. However, Kalera's positive momentum accelerated during Q1 and has continued into Q2 2021.

Operating loss of USD 4,612K in Q1 2021, compared to USD 1,357K in Q1 2020 driven by a front-loading of operating expenses required to manage new facilities opening during 2021.

Negative cash from operating activities of USD 2,074K in Q1 2021 compared to negative cash of USD 1,316K in Q1 2020 driven by operating losses and changes in working capital. Net cash used for investment activities of USD 29,602K in Q1 2021 compared to cash used for investment activities of USD 862K in Q1 2020 from new facilities and the acquisition of Vindara announced in February 2021. Net cash from financing activities of USD 29,251K in Q1 2021 compared to negative net cash from financing activities of USD 61K in Q1 2020 mainly as a result of a capital injection in connection with the Vindara, Inc. acquisition.

Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 March 2021 were USD 110,927K, compared to USD 113,353K as of 31 December 2020.

Negative adjusted EBITDA1 of USD 3,568K in Q1 2021, compared to negative adjusted EBITDA1 of USD 1,035K in Q1 2020.

(1) Adjusted for non-cash items (share-based compensation) Kalera Group, headquartered in Orlando, FL, has over 130 employees and locations in Norway and USA.

STATEMENT BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Management and the Board of Directors have considered and approved the interim consolidated financial statements of Kalera AS ("the Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively, "the Group") for the quarter ending 31 March 2021. The interim report, which has not been audited or reviewed by the Group's independent auditors, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU 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 position as of 31 March 2021, as well as the results for the Group's operations during the quarter, including cash flows, for the period ending 31 March 2021. In our opinion, Management's review provides a true and fair presentation of developments, results for the respective periods, and overall financial position of the Group's operations in addition to a description of the most significant risks and elements of uncertainty facing the Group. Notwithstanding the disclosures included 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 2020 published on 21 April 2021.

11 May, 2021

Bjorge Gretland Chairman of the Board

Daniel Malechuk Chief Executive Officer

Chris Logan Member of the Board

Umur Hürsever Member of the Board

Camilla Magnus Member of the Board

Kim Lopdrup Member of the Board

Sonny Perdue Member of the Board

Maria Sastre Member of the Board

Erik Sauar Member of the Board

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Expressed in USD (thousands)

For the three months ended

Operations Note March 31,
2021
March 31,
2020
Total revenue 339 21
Raw materials and consumables used 206 15
Wages and benefits 2,142 737
Share-based compensation expense 573 159
Depreciation and amortization expense 3, 4 471 163
Other expenses 1,558 303
Operating loss (4,612) (1,357)
Finance income - -
Finance costs (179) (393)
Change in fair value of liabilities - (381)
Finance costs - net (179) (774)
Loss before income tax (4,791) (2,132)
Income tax expense - -
Loss for the period (4,791) (2,132)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - -
Total comprehensive income (loss) (4,791) (2,132)
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share (0.029) (0.031)
Diluted earnings per share (0.029) (0.031)

The notes 1 - 8 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Expressed in USD (thousands) INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

At 31 At 31
Note March
2021
December
2020
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 4 43,244 28,014
Right-of-use asset 3 32,015 9,279
Intangible assets 24,766 686
Deposits and other receivables 3,554 3,148
Total non-current assets 103,579 41,127
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 2,231 487
Inventory 299 104
Cash and cash equivalents 110,927 113,353
Total current assets 113,458 113,944
Total assets 217,037 155,071
Equity and liabilities
Share capital 2 201 194
Share premium 2 196,378 167,101
Share-based compensation 2,082 1,509
Shares to be issued 6 9,728 -
Other reserves (29,484) (24,693)
Total equity 178,905 144,111
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 39 62
Long-term lease liabilities 3 32,554 9,535
Total non-current liabilities 32,593 9,597
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 5,261 1,214
Short-term lease liabilities 3 277 149
Total current liabilities 5,538 1,363
Total liabilities 38,131 10,960
Total equity and liabilities 217,037 155,071
The notes 1 - 8 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Expressed in USD (thousands)

For the three months ended
March 31, March 31,
Cash flows from operating activities 2021 2020
Loss before income tax (4,791) (2,132)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 471 163
Share based compensation 573 159
Finance costs, net 179 393
Trade, deposits, and other receivables (2,136) (59)
Trade and other payables 4,047 (167)
Change in inventory (195) -
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities - 381
Interest paid (222) (56)
Net cash generated from operating activities (2,074) (1,316)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (15,389) (862)
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired (14,213) -
Net cash generated from investing activities (29,602) (862)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from issuance of shares 29,284 -
Repayment of loans (34) (61)
Net cash generated from financing activities 29,251 (61)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (2,426) (2,239)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 113,353 3,395
Impact of foreign currency on cash and cash equivalents - (197)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 110,927 959
The notes 1 - 8 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED) Expressed in USD (thousands)

Note Share
capital
Share
Premium
Shares to be
Issued
Share based
compensation
Other
reserves
Total equity
Opening balance 2020 98 21,901 - - (14,747) 7,253
Issue of shares - - - - - -
Share based compensation - - - 159 - 159
Loss for the period - - - - (2,132) (2,132)
Balance, 31 March 2020 98 21,901 - 159 (16,879) 5,280
Opening balance 2020 98 21,901 - 159 (16,879) 5,280
Issue of shares 96 145,199 - - - 145,295
Share based compensation - - - 1,350 - 1,350
Loss for the period - - - - (7,814) (7,814)
Balance, 31 December 2020 194 167,101 - 1,509 (24,693) 144,111
Opening Balance 2021 194 167,101 1,509 (24,693) 144,111
Issue of shares 2 7 29,277 9,728 - - 39,012
Share based compensation - - - 573 - 573
Loss for the period - - - - (4,791) (4,791)
Other comprehensive loss - - - - -
Balance, 31 March 2021 201 196,378 9,728 2,082 (29,484) 178,905
The notes 1 - 8 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Kalera AS ("the Company") and its subsidiaries (together, "the Group") develop technology driven vertical farming techniques to conduct operations related to hydroponic food production. The Group has operating hydroponic plants in Florida and Georgia, and is in the process of building new plants in Texas, Ohio, Colorado, Washington State, Hawaii, and Minnesota. In addition, the Company holds a license to patented technology related to geopolymer concrete. The Company has four subsidiaries: Kalera Inc., Vindara Inc., Iveron Materials Inc., and Kalera Real Estate Holdings, LLC.

On 28 October 2020, the Company was admitted to the Euronext Growth Oslo stock exchange (ticker: KAL). Neither the Company, nor any other Group company, have securities listed on any other stock exchange or regulated marketplace. The shares were previously registered on the N-OTC from 21 April 2020 under the ticker code "Kalera." Prior to commencement of trading on Euronext Growth Oslo, the Shares were deregistered from the N-OTC. The address of its registered office is Tjuvholmen allé 19, 0252 Oslo, Norway.

Basis For Preparation

The Group's interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended 31 March 2021 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union (EU). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. All accounting principles applied in preparing this interim financial statement are consistent with the Group's annual report for the period ended 31 December 2020 as published on 21 April 2021. This interim financial report does not include the complete set of accounting principles and disclosures with exception of the introduction of business combination accounting policy for this period, and should hence be read in conjunction with the Group's 2020 annual report. This interim financial report is unaudited and presented in United States dollars ("USD").

During the year 2020 and Q1 2021, share options have been granted to management and selected key employees. Each share option allows for the subscription of one share in Kalera AS on a future date at a predetermined strike price. The fair value of the option is calculated on the grant date and expensed over the vesting period in accordance with IFRS 2, Share Based Payments. The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes model that considers the option's exercise price, term, grant date, share price, price volatility, and risk-free interest rate.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

NOTE 2 - SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE PREMIUM

Share Capital and Share Premium

Kalera has increased its share capital during 2020 and Q1 2021 through several rounds of share issuances.

On 24 February 2021, the company completed a private placement with net proceeds of USD 29.3

million in connection with the acquisition of Vindara. In connection with the Vindara acquisition, the company will issue 2,084,087 shares as deferred consideration of equity to the former owners of Vindara and that are classified as shares to be issued in our statement of financial position.

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Number of
Shares
Ordinary
Shares
Share face
value*
Share
premium
Total**
At 1 January 2020 68,433,478 68,433,478 22,000
Share issue 20,000,000 20,000,000 0.0010 0.75 14,021
Conversion of loan 6,265,762 6,265,762 0.0010 0.52 4,661
Share issue 300,000 300,000 0.0010 0.76 228
Share issue 25,401,600 25,401,600 0.0011 0.80 19,311
Share issue 2,723,400 2,723,400 0.0011 0.80 2,179
Share issue 6,666,666 6,666,666 0.0011 1.42 9,462
Share issue 3,333,333 3,333,333 0.0011 2.87 9,482
Share issue 27,900,000 27,900,000 0.0011 3.01 85,952
At 31 December 2020 161,024,239 161,024,239 167,295
At 1 January 2021 161,024,239 161,024,239 167,295
Share issue 5,750,000 5,750,000 0.0012 5.44 29,284
At 31 March 2021 166,774,239 166,774,239 196,579

* Share par value is stated in NOK and was translated to USD based on the historical value

** Net of transaction costs

NOTE 3 - LEASES

Leases

The Group used an incremental borrowing rate of 6% for all leases entered into during 2021 and 2020. Under IFRS 16 all right-of-use assets increased to USD 32M at 31 March 2021 from USD 9M at 31 December 2020, mainly driven by leases for new facilities to open during 2021.

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Right-of-use asset Vehicles &
Equipment
Facility
Leases
Total
Right-of-use (net), 1 January 2020 116 3,836 3,952
Additions 78 5,753 5,831
Depreciation charge 19 484 504
Total Right-of-use (net), 31 December 2020 175 9,105 9,279
Right-of-use asset Vehicles &
Equipment
Facility
Leases
Total
Right-of-use (net), 1 January 2021 175 9,105 9,279
Additions 12 23,027 23,039
Depreciation charge 9 294 303
Total Right-of-use (net), 31 March 2021 177 31,838 32,015

Leases

The Group used an incremental borrowing rate of 6% for all leases entered into during 2021 and 2020. Lease liabilities increased to USD 33M at 31 March 2021 compared to USD 10M at 31 December 2020 as a result of new leases for facilities that will open in 2021.

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Lease liability Vehicles &
Equipment
Facility
Leases
Total
Lease liability, 1 January 2020 112 3,889 4,001
Current lease liability 29 120 149
Non-current lease liability 120 9,415 9,535
Total lease liabilities, 31 December 2020 149 9,535 9,684
Lease liability Vehicles &
Equipment
Facility
Leases
Total
Lease liability, 1 January 2021 149 9,535 9,684
Current lease liability 38 239 277
Non-current lease liability 140 32,414 32,554
Total lease liabilities, 31 March 2021 178 32,653 32,831

NOTE 4 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, Plant and Equipment

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Furniture,
fittings &
equipment
Production
facilities
Vehicles Assets under
construction
Total
2020 Activity
Opening net book amount 224 2,252 40 5,174 7,690
Additions 576 205 - 20,065 20,846
Transfer In (Out) - 5,899 - (5,899) -
Disposals - - - - -
Depreciation charge 68 447 7 - 523
Closing net book amount 732 7,909 32 19,340 28,014
At 31 December 2020
Cost or valuation 957 8,553 55 19,340 28,905
Accumulated depreciation 225 644 22 - 891
Net book amount 732 7,909 32 19,340 28,014
Q1 2021 Activity
Opening net book amount 732 7,909 32 19,340 28,014
Additions 144 3,650 - 11,601 15,395
Transfer In (Out) - - - - -
Disposals - - - - -
Depreciation charge 37 123 4 - 165
Closing net book amount 839 11,436 28 30,941 43,244
At 31 March 2021
Cost or valuation 1,089 12,203 41 30,941 44,274
Accumulated depreciation 251 767 13 - 1,031
Net book amount 839 11,436 28 30,941 43,244
Depreciation rate 5-7 years
linear
15 years
linear
6 years
linear

NOTE 5 - ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Alternative Performance Measures: Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is operating profit before charges/ credits relating to depreciation, amortization, impairment, interest, taxes and other non-recurring items that do not reflect the performance of the Group's underlying operations. Adjusted EBITDA should be used as supplemental financial information and not as a replacement for the Group's results as reported under IFRS. A reconciliation of the Group's net loss under IFRS to adjusted EBITDA is provided below.

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Loss for the period (4,791) (2,132)
Non-recurring losses (a) - 381
Underlying income (loss) (4,791) (1,750)
Interest costs, net 179 393
Taxes - -
Share based compensation expense 573 159
Depreciation & Amortization 471 163
EBITDA (b) (4,141) (1,194)
Adjusted EBITDA (c) (3,568) (1,035)

(a) Reflects fair value loss of USD 381K due to conversion of convertible loan

(b) Includes share based compensation expense

(c) Excludes share based compensation expense

NOTE 6 - VINDARA ACQUISITION

On 10 March 2021, Kalera closed the acquisition of Vindara, Inc., a seed development company for indoor farming for a total purchase price of USD 14,250K in cash plus 12,500 preferred shares in Vindara, Inc. that can be converted into 2,084,087 Kalera AS shares at an exchange ratio of 166.7 Kalera AS shares for each preferred share. The share consideration is subject to a lock-up period of nine months.

Resulting from this transaction, the equity consideration is included in the Group's balance sheet as of the date of closing as described in the following table.

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Equity Shares USD
Shares to be Issued* 2,084,087 9,728

*Net from Vindara acquisition transaction expenses of USD 130K

NOTE 7 - BUSINESS COMBINATION

In connection with the acquisition of Vindara Inc. members of the Vindara Management Team and employees in addition to the Intellectual Property (IP) and licenses associated with the business are now combined with the Group's results. The acquisition method of accounting is used by the Group for the business combination. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in the business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Any excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Based on our preliminary analysis of Vindara's assets and liabilities, the provisional allocation of the purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities is set out below.

Expressed in USD (thousands)

Balance sheet items USD
Prepaid Expenses 50
Deposits and Other Receivables 4
Fixed Assets 5
Licenses 1,700
Intellectual Property 9,250
Accounts Payable (47)
Other Liabilities (3)
Accrued Salaries and Benefits (22)
Net Identifiable Assets Acquired 10,937
Preliminary Goodwill Arising on Acquisition 13,134
Consideration 24,071
Satisfied by: USD
Cash Consideration 14,250
Equity Consideration (2,084,087 shares*) 9,858**
Cash Acquired (37)
Total Consideration 24,071

*As of 10 March 2021

**Excludes transaction costs

The acquisition date was 10 March 2021, meaning the business acquired did not contribute to any profit and loss in 2020. During Q1 2021, we incurred transaction costs of USD 0.3 million in connection with this acquisition.

Goodwill from this acquisition represents the portion of purchase prices in excess of the fair value of the knowhow, licenses, and intellectual property to develop seeds that is attributable to the expected synergies to be achieved including increased revenues, combined talent, technology, production/yield improvements and cost reductions. This goodwill is assigned to the whole Group.

The expected economic lifetime of identifiable assets is ten years for accounting and tax purposes. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, first will be in Q4 2021.

Assuming a transaction closing on 1 January 2021, pro-forma Group loss for the three-month period ending 31 March 2021 including Vindara is of USD 4,909K.

NOTE 8 - SHAREHOLDERS

Shareholders

Top 20 shareholders as of 31 March 2021

Shares % of Total Country
1 LGT BANK AG 20,717,366 12.4% Liechtenstein
2 PERSHING LLC 15,810,089 9.5% United States
3 CANICA AS 10,509,656 6.3% Norway
4 Citibank, N.A. 10,040,626 6.0% Ireland
5 J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 7,429,992 4.5% United States
6 State Street Bank and Trust Comp 5,685,153 3.4% United States
7 MACAMA AS 5,493,949 3.3% Norway
8 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 5,269,457 3.2% United States
9 CONVEXA AS 5,166,177 3.1% Norway
10 LANI INVEST AS 5,005,650 3.0% Norway
11 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London 4,301,147 2.6% Luxembourg
12 Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 4,005,000 2.4% Luxembourg
13 UFI AS 3,642,561 2.2% Norway
14 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London 2,600,000 1.6% Luxembourg
15 State Street Bank and Trust Comp 2,424,968 1.5% United States
16 VERDIPAPIRFONDET DNB SMB 2,313,168 1.4% Norway
17 VERDIPAPIRFONDET KLP AKSJENORGE 2,270,865 1.4% Norway
18 CLEARSTREAM BANKING S.A. 2,245,262 1.4% Luxembourg
19 Pictet & Cie (Europe) S.A. 1,767,922 1.1% Luxembourg
20 Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 1,718,250 1.0% Luxembourg
Total number owned by top 20 118,417,258 71.0%
Total number of shares 166,774,239 100.0 %

Quarterly Report Q1 2021

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