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Salmon Evolution ASA — Investor Presentation 2024
Jan 4, 2024
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Q4 2023 OPERATIONAL UPDATE
4 th of January 2024

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STRONG RESULTS AFTER FIRST FULL YEAR IN OPERATION
2023 in numbers
Net biomass growth1) (LW)


Harvest volume (HOG) Superior grade share




- 3 Q4 2023 Operational update
- 1) Net biomass growth includes mortality and culling
2) Source: Fish Health Report 2022, published by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute. Norway average seawater mortality of 16.1% on an annual basis, reworked to monthly rates by dividing by 12.
3) Source: Fish Health Report 2022, published by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute
Seawater mortality per month
RECORD HIGH HARVEST VOLUMES IN Q4
- Total Q4 harvest volumes of 1,104 tonnes HOG with an average weight of ~3.5 kg HOG and a superior share of 90%.
- Average all-in price realization of NOK 76/kg1) , reflecting that majority of volumes were harvested out in November.
- Batch 3 and 4 which was affected by the AGD event in Q2 are now fully harvested out. This has slightly impacted harvest weights and superior share.
- About 75% of batch 5 remaining for harvest in Q1 after harvest of one of the groups being pushed into Q1 to optimize harvest weights and price realization.
- Gradually increasing harvest weights expected going forward.
- Q1 harvest volumes expected in the range of 800- 1,000 tonnes, which together with further biomass build-up will set the stage for a substantial increase in harvest volumes from Q2 and onwards.


4 Q4 2023 Operational update
ENDING 2023 WITH ALL TIME HIGH BIOMASS
- Standing biomass of more than 2,200 tonnes LW as per 31 December 2023.
- All time high biomass production in Q4 with net biomass growth of 1,439 tonnes LW.
- High harvesting activity in November temporarily reducing biomass production during the quarter, but strong development in production towards the end of December and going into Q1.
- Good appetite and low mortality levels across the farm.
- Batch 9 stocked in October and batch 10 partially stocked in December with the remaining smolt planned stocked early January.
- Operations at smolt facility impacted by challenging weather conditions ahead of batch 10 smolt transport reducing initial stocking volumes somewhat, this is not expected to have any material impact on 2024 biomass production or harvest volumes.

Q2-22 Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23
Net biomass growth (l.a.) Total biomass (r.a.)
Net biomass growth1) Comment (LW) and standing biomass (LW)

SUMMARY & OUTLOOK
BIOLOGY • Continued strong biological performance with good appetite and low mortality levels. • Fully operational at industrial scale, steady state production volumes within reach. • Farming costs decreasing on back of higher biomass production. HARVEST • Q4 harvest volume of 1,104 tonnes (HOG). • 90 % superior share and tight weight concentration. • Streamlined harvesting process and highly efficient value chain through processing partner Vikenco. GUIDANCE • Highly attractive market backdrop and well positioned to capitalize on expected record high salmon prices in 2024. • Entering period typically associated with more downgrades for the industry – Salmon Evolution price achievement expected to benefit from industry leading superior share. • Q1 harvest volumes expected in the range of 800-1,000 tonnes HOG with substantial increase expected from Q2 and onwards following fully stocked farm at Indre Harøy.

Next update: 13 February 2024 – Q4 2023 presentation
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