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Vistin Pharma

Investor Presentation Aug 15, 2025

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Magnus Tolleshaug (CEO) / Alexander Karlsen (CFO) / 15 August 2025

Agenda

• Highlights

  • Market overview
  • Financial review
  • Summary
  • Appendix

Highlights

Another strong quarter with revenue of MNOK 118 and EBITDA of MNOK 30

MNOK 118 in revenue vs. MNOK 106 in Q2 2024, an increase of 11%

  • Increased revenue driven by sales volumes +17% compared to same quarter last year
  • MNOK 233 in revenue YTD 2025 compared to MNOK 210 YTD last year, an increase of 11%

EBITDA of MNOK 30 vs. MNOK 27 in Q2 2024, an increase of 11%

  • EBITDA positively affected by increased sales volume and continued focus on cost improvements
  • EBITDA YTD of MNOK 60 compared to MNOK 48 YTD 2024, an increase of 27%

Other

  • ~1 500MT produced in the second quarter. The first part of April influenced by gradual start-up after the planned reactor replacement on line 1
  • Still volatile freight lead times from Asia to Europe of raw materials and bottlenecks for on/off loading in European harbors. However, no impact on production due to safety stock of critical raw materials
  • Currently no changes in demand from customers after the US tariff discussions
  • Net debt of MNOK 40 as of end June
  • Ordinary cash dividend of total NOK 1.25 per share paid in June (MNOK 55)

Vistin has high focus on reducing local and global emissions, and programs are in place to consume responsibly and recycle where possible

Agenda

• Highlights

  • Market overview
  • Financial review
  • Summary
  • Appendix

A pure play metformin company – supporting patients worldwide in a growing market

One of the largest health emergencies in the 21st century

Metformin

The gold standard treatment of type 2 diabetes + = Vistin Pharma

growth opportunity

A leading global producer of premium metformin

• Market demand for Metformin is expected to grow 4-6% annually, according to International Diabetes Federation

• Vistin's global market share will be approx. 10% when new capacity expansion is fully utilized

Diabetes – A global emergency

590 million adults in the world today is living with diabetes, this is expected to increase by 45% within 2050

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Number of people living with diabetes / Source International Diabetes Federation, IDF Diabetes Atlas, eleventh edition, 2025

Vistin Pharma produces about 10% of the world's demand of metformin and has a world-wide sales coverage

Vistin Pharma - world wide sales footprint

Agenda

  • Highlights
  • Market review
  • Financial review
  • Summary
  • Appendix

Long and successful growth track record

2022 includes a one-time positive liquidated damage compensation (MNOK ~12.5)

Q2 2025 sales volume increased by 17% compared to same quarter last year. YTD sales volume + 15%

Figures in Metric Tons (MT)

Increased production volume has resulted in more volumes available for sale and increased revenue compared to same quarter last year

  • Revenue of MNOK 118 in Q2'25 vs 106 in Q2'24 (+11%)
  • Sales prices reflecting current raw material and freight costs, which has been rather stable during 2025
  • MNOK 233 in revenue YTD 2025 compared to MNOK 210 YTD last year (+11%)

Figures in MNOK

Solid gross margin of 63% in quarter in accordance with long term ambition

  • Strong gross margin due to stable production and favorable economies of scale in raw material purchasing
  • Less volatile raw material prices in 2025 compared to 2023 and 2024
  • Vistin long-term ambition for gross margin >60%

Gross margin (revenue – raw materials & freight costs)

Strong EBITDA of MNOK 30 compared to MNOK 27 in Q2 2024 (+11%)

  • EBITDA positively affected by increased sales volume and continued cost focus
  • EBITDA margin of 26% in quarter represents good commercial execution
  • FX effect on EBITDA versus same quarter last year was unsignificant
  • EBITDA YTD of MNOK 60 compared to MNOK 48 YTD 2024 (+17%)

Figures in MNOK

Key figures: income statement

(NOK 1 000) Q2 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024 FY 2024
Total revenue and other income 117 670 106 081 232 706 209 964 429 503
Total operating expenses 87 395 78 744 172 217 162 187 325 178
EBITDA 30 275 27 337 60 489 47 778 104 325
Depreciation & amortisation -5 427 -5 009 -10 298 -9 691 -19 029
EBIT 24 847 22 328 50 191 38 087 85 296
Net finance income/(expense) -
1 165
2 239 1 308 -3 704 -
4 843
Profit/(loss) before tax 23 683 24 567 51 500 34 383 80 453
Profit/(loss) for the period 18 473 19 162 40 170 26 819 62 749

Balance sheet

Assets

30.06.2025 30.06.2024 31.12.2024
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 227 772 229 973 229 603
Financial Assets 12 154 11 433 12 154
Deferred tax assets - 7 074 -
Total non-current assets 239 927 248 480 241 757
Current assets
Inventory 82 958 68 787 76 665
Trade receivables 84 979 67 216 44 279
Other receivables 11 629 7 099 9 449
Cash & cash equivalents 2 226 11 389 12 794
Total current assets 181 792 154 490 143 187
Total Assets 421 719 402 970 384 945
  • Deferred tax asset in relation to realized loss for Energy Trading in Q1 2020, fully utilized
  • Inventory consisting approximately of 40/60 raw materials and finished goods
  • Additional safety stock of raw materials added in Q2 due to the increased line times for raw material transportation from Asia

Balance sheet

Equity and liabilities

30.06.2025 30.06.2024 31.12.2024
Equity
Share capital 44 345 44 345 44 345
Share premium 73 867 151 470 129 298
Retained earnings 176 057 98 360 135 886
Total equity 294 269 294 175 309 529
Non-current liabilities
Pension liabilities 6 386 8 372 6 602
Deferred tax liabilities 14 849 3 517
Other non-current liabilities 1 067 1 764 1 326
Total long term liabilities 22 302 10 136 11 445
Current liabilities
Trade payables 16 250 13 443 13 054
Short term debt 42 608 45 835 -
Other current liabilities 46 289 39 380 50 914
Total short term liabilities 105 147 98 658 63 969
Total liabilities 127 449 108 795 75 414
Total Equity and Liabilities 421 719 402 970 384 945
  • Strong balance sheet with an equity ratio of 70%
  • Dividend payment of MNOK ~55 in June 2025 has reduced the share premium
  • Net debt of MNOK 40 as of end June.
  • Increased working capital requirements in quarter driven by higher volume/sales, longer payment times from Asian customers due to longer transportation and additional increased safety stock
  • Additional credit facilities available if needed

Agenda

• Highlights

  • Market review
  • Financial review
  • Summary
  • Appendix

Summary

  • Another strong quarter with EBITDA of 30 MNOK in Q2'2025
  • Sales volume increase of 17% compared to same quarter last year, and 15% increase YTD
  • Increased operational performance with higher run-rate (units/time) versus Q2'24
  • Continued focus on costs and good commercial execution showing positive effect YTD
  • Currently no changes in demand from customers after the US tariff announcements. Continuously monitoring the situation for potential supply chain "knock-on effects"
  • Metformin market expected to continue to grow by 4-6% annually
  • Attractive growth potential as the remaining manufacturing capacity becomes fully available and optimized
  • The long-term renewable energy supply agreement signed with Statkraft until 2032 provides predictable power prices irrespective of market volatility, and secures 100% green renewable hydropower long-term
  • Vistin is strategically well positioned as many European clients prefer high quality supplies, near-shore production and an attractive ESGprofile
  • Ordinary cash dividend of NOK 1.25 per share was paid out to shareholders in June

Agenda

• Highlights

  • Market review
  • Financial review
  • Summary
  • Appendix

Double capacity double care metformin strategy

Strategically positioned producer of two different metformin products: Metformin HCl and DC

  • Enhance our capability to supply tailor-made products
  • Improve COGS by investing in cost-efficient supply of raw materials, waste handling and LEAN
  • Strategically well positioned as many European clients prefer high quality supplies, near-shore production and a leading ESGprofile

Attractive growth potential with new production line installed in 2022

  • Decided in April '20 to invest MNOK 100 to increase the annual production capacity up to ~7 000MT
  • Sales volume increased by ~50% from 2022 to 2024
  • Vistin is experiencing a strong demand for it's Metformin

A premium producer in a competitive market

  • Sales to reputable international pharmaceutical companies
  • State-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing plant in Kragerø, Norway
  • Certified by all significant international regulatory bodies

Metformin market expected to continue to grow by 4-6% annually

  • Diabetes is one of the largest health crises of the 21st century
  • Metformin is expected to maintain its position as the Gold Standard baseline treatment for T2D in the foreseeable future
  • The additional demand for metformin HCl is by industry experts forecasted to grow by approx. 30.000MT to 105.000MT by 2030

Appendix

Top 20 shareholders as of end June 2025

NAME SHAREHOLDING % SHARE
INTERTRADE SHIPPING AS* 14 509 280 32,72 %
HOLMEN SPESIALFOND 4 371 558 9,86 %
PACTUM VEKST AS* 2 991 773 6,75 %
MP PENSJON PK 1 719 848 3,88 %
STORKLEIVEN AS 751 000 1,69 %
AUGUST RINGVOLD AGENTUR AS 750 315 1,69 %
LUCELLUM AS 720 000 1,62 %
HENRIK MIDTTUN HAAVIE 710 683 1,60 %
TIGERSTADEN AS 650 000 1,47 %
IVAR LØGES STIFTELSE 540 000 1,22 %
SURFSIDE HOLDING AS 527 960 1,19 %
CORTEX AS 508 989 1,15 %
SANDEN EQUITY AS 500 000 1,13 %
DNB BANK ASA 493 007 1,11 %
TOM RAGNAR PRESTEGÅRD STAAVI 491 835 1,11 %
DELTA AS 415 000 0,94 %
GINKO AS 400 000 0,90 %
ØYSTEIN STRAY SPETALEN 323 091 0,73 %
MELESIO INVEST AS 309 808 0,70 %
NIELS CATO BECKETT AALL 301 658 0,68 %
Total 20 largest
shareholders
31 985 805 72,13 %
Other shareholders 12 358 787 27,87 %
Total number of shareholders 44 344 592 100,00 %

*Board members of Vistin Pharma ASA (direct or indirect ownership)

Thank you for your attention

www.vistin.com

Magnus Tolleshaug (CEO) Alexander Karlsen (CFO) 15 August 2025

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