INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
In Accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
Interim Management Report
30 June 2025 Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
HIGHLIGHTS
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Materially improved operations and financial results - transitioning to scalable growth
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Revenue nearly doubled vs H1 2024, driven by sharply higher prices and fish quality
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Harvest weights nearly doubled to 2.86kg in H1 2025, reaching 3.1/kg in Ǫ2 2025
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Prices up 86% to $8.67/kg, with fresh sales in Ǫ2 reaching $9.27/kg
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Record biological performance with high superior share, low mortality, stronger feeding, and steady biomass gain
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Stronger system reliability: less downtime, stable water quality and strengthened Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Operational costs are lower despite legacy issues still impacting harvests
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Phase 2 construction minimal with focus on design / optimization of quality and cost
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Revised business plan significantly lowers capex and opex and accelerates path to breakeven with first positive EBITDA expected in late 2026
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2025 harvest volume expected at ~5,400 tons HOG, up ~25% vs. 2024
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2026 volume expected at ~7,000 tons, profitable even on legacy infrastructure
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Further optimization to reach ~7,500-8,500 tons and $3-5 EBITDA/kg
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Phase 1 validation unlocks high-margin, value accretive Phase 2 expansion with EBITDA of $4-6/kg on 25,000 tons
Subsequent events
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Atlantic Sapphire (the "Company" and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Group") intends to raise a new Convertible Loan of USD 31-35 million, which together with certain adjustments to the Company's debt financing with DNB Bank ASA, is estimated to fund the Company through to break-even for Phase 1 of the Group's Homestead Bluehouse
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Certain large existing shareholders represented on the Board of Directors have indicated their strong support to underwrite USD 25 million, and the Company has further received commitments from certain other existing investors to invest approximately USD 7 million, such that the total amount of indicative support and pre-commitments totals approximately USD 32 million
KEY FIGURES
Financial
H1 2025
H1 2024
FY 2024
Operational
H1 2025
H1 2024
FY 2024
Harvest volume (tons)
2,486
2,395
4,515
Operating revenue
21,546
11,196
22,819
Average harvest weight (kg)
2.86
1.52
1.74
EBIT
(34,036)
(47,901)
(163,181)
Sales price/kg
8.67
4.67
5.05
EBIT %
-158%
-428%
-715%
EBITDA* cost/kg HOG
21.02
24.14
22.73
EBITDA
(26,767)
(39,873)
(148,763)
EBIT/kg
(13.69)
(20.00)
(36.14)
Net loss
(36,052)
(52,011)
(167,321)
Mortality ongrowing (%) Ǫrtly
0.43%
1.40%
1.06%
Cash flow from operations
(29,590)
(39,998)
(873,665)
Feeding rate (tons/day)
24.10
22.20
21.90
Feed conversion ratio (bFCR)
1.30
1.30
1.40
Capital Structure
H1 2025
H1 2024
FY 2024
Net Biomass gain (tons LWE)
3,048
2,408
4,950
Cash flow from investments
(2,122)
(7,552)
(7,372)
Standing biomass (tons LWE)
3,235
2,931
3,183
Cash flow from financing
6,695
35,436
102,859
Cash and cash equivalents
4,199
9,970
29,447
Profitability
H1 2025
H1 2024
FY 2024
Total assets
246,777
328,447
273,673
Earnings per share **
(1.01)
(1.45)
(4.67)
Net interest bearing debit
52,637
22,631
17,505
Equity ratio (%)
66.7%
80.6%
74.1%
* EBITDA adjusted for fair value adjustment on biological assets, employee share option cost and impairment of non-current assets
** Earnings per number of shares as of June 30, 2025 for all periods
CEO LETTER
Dear shareholders,
The first half of 2025 marked a pivotal period for Atlantic Sapphire - a time when we transitioned from turnaround to stabilization and tangible delivery of operational improvements. After several challenging years, operations are now firmly on track. Thanks to the dedication of our entire team and relentless focus on execution, we have taken substantial steps toward realizing our potential of our U.S. Bluehouse™ platform.
Operationally, progress has been significant. We harvested 2,486 tons HOG in H1, with approximately 90% superior quality well above historical levels. Biological performance is the strongest we have seen to date, with low mortality rates, stable water quality, and improved growth across all cohorts. Average harvest weights are increasing quarter by quarter, and price achievement reflects this, ending at USD 8.67/kg for the first half year, with fresh sales reaching USD 9.27/kg in Ǫ2.
At the end of 2024 we insourced our filet production, and during the first half of 2025 we benefited from in-house filet production that improved product quality and cost level. In-house production will increase product value creation with a portioning line commissioned in the second half of 2025.
These biological gains are now translating into improved financial performance. Operating costs are lower, and we are on track for EBIDTA cost/kg of USD ~10 in the near term. The bottlenecks that previously constrained growth are being removed through targeted infrastructure upgrades, and we are on track to reach an annualized harvest volume of ~7,500-8,500 tons in a further optimized Phase 1.
While the plan communicated at the August 2024 fundraise was grounded in sound logic, it was based on assumptions that did not reflect actual biomass conditions. The resulting gap delayed execution and 2024 performance. Since then, we've addressed these challenges directly - strengthening protocols, improving reliability, and sequencing investments with greater precision. Our primary focus has been to validate Phase 1 operationally: producing high-quality fish, reducing biological cost, and achieving premium pricing. That validation is well underway. What remains is financial validation: delivering positive EBITDA and securing capital to complete our optimization.
To that end, we have finalized a revised business plan that materially lowers capital and operating costs while accelerating the path to profitability. The plan targets approximately 7,000 tons of production in 2026, with the first positive EBITDA expected by the year-end. It requires USD 3 million in capex - focused on CO₂ removal, water treatment, and energy efficiency
- and includes cost-saving measures that significantly reduces opex per kilogram. Most importantly, it demonstrates that Atlantic Sapphire can be profitable even on a legacy infrastructure that would not be built the same way today. With further optimization, Phase 1 remains positioned to deliver USD 1-2/kg in EBITDA in the near term and USD 3-5/kg in an optimized stage.
To fund this plan, we are preparing to issue a convertible loan of USD 31-35 million, which has strong support from our three largest shareholders - Strawberry Capital, Condire Management, and Nordlaks Holding - and other large existing shareholders. This financing is structured to fully fund the Phase 1 through to breakeven.
This is not just about unlocking Phase 1's EBITDA potential - it is about validating the broader platform and laying the foundation for a step-change in value creation. With core biology proven and key operational KPIs improving, Atlantic Sapphire is now poised to shift from turnaround to growth.
Looking ahead, we remain fully committed to building a profitable, scalable, and low-carbon salmon platform that transforms U.S. protein supply. Our Florida footprint is uniquely advantaged, with infrastructure, permits, and market access to support production well beyond 100,000 tons. This embedded scalability - together with the learnings from Phase 1 - underpins our long-term value creation opportunity and strong differentiation in the protein and aquaculture sectors.
We look forward to engaging with shareholders in the months ahead, culminating in a Capital Markets Day in 2026 where we will present a further optimized Phase 1 and a compelling, de-risked roadmap for Phase 2 and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support.
Pedro Courard
Chief Executive Officer Atlantic Sapphire ASA
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
The first half of 2025 marked continued operational progress at Atlantic Sapphire's US facility, with improvements in biological performance and harvest volumes reflecting the Company's systematic approach to industrializing its operations. The period was characterized by greater operational stability, the early effects of bottleneck removal efforts, and a deliberate focus on building long-term biological and mechanical robustness.
Harvest volumes for the period totaled 2,486 tons (HOG), representing an increase of approximately four percent compared to the first half of 2024. The increase was driven by improved biological conditions and stronger fish growth, supported by targeted operational initiatives. Average harvest weights improved significantly, and superior quality share of approximately 90% , contributing to solid price achievement. Water quality and temperature remained stable throughout the period, and biological indicators such as mortality and feed conversion ratios were satisfactory. These improvements are results of ongoing efforts to refine standard operating procedures, reduce unplanned downtime, and strengthen the technical stability of the recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
Harvest volume (tons)
Feeding rate (tons/day)
22
22
16
16
24
H1 23 H2 23 H1 24 H2 24 H1 25
Source: Company data
One of the key initiatives executed during the period was the adjustment of batch sizes across the grow-out systems. By reducing the number of fish per batch, the Company has achieved improved growth rates and increased harvest weights that enable a higher proportion of fish to reach premium pricing. In parallel, maintenance execution was significantly enhanced, reducing unplanned downtime and increasing operational predictability.
Net biomass gain improved from last year and at the end of the
2,395
2,486
first half standing biomass was 3,235 tons or approximately ten per cent above the end of the same period last year.
1,970
667
514
Overall, the operational performance in H1 2025 demonstrates that the Company is transitioning from a stabilization phase to a more optimized and scalable production environment. The positive biological development and increasing harvest volumes are underpinned by process discipline, equipment upgrades, and a steady focus on the systematic removal of production
H1 23 H2 23 H1 24 H2 24 H1 25
constraints.
Source: Company data
Feeding volumes during the period remained within the expected range of 23 to 25 tons per day reflecting a deliberate prioritization of biological stability and planned infrastructure work over short-term feeding increases. The Company executed extensive maintenance activities during the half year, addressing legacy backlogs and laying the groundwork for higher throughput in the second half of 2025. The feeding rate is expected to increase as key debottlenecking measures are completed and validated.
Mortality rate (%)
11.5 %
8.1 %
1.4 %
0.7 %
0.4 %
H1 23 H2 23 H1 24 H2 24 H1 25
Source: Company data
In late 2024, Atlantic Sapphire insourced its fileting production, and close to half of the volume in the first half of 2025 was processed and sold as filets while the rest was mainly sold as head on gutted fish (HOG). The average harvest-weight increased throughout the first half of 2025 and reached an average size of 2.86 kg. Atlantic Sapphire sells their products to both retail and food service customers.
UPDATED BUSINESS PLAN
In parallel with strong biological and operational improvements seen in the last 12 months, Atlantic Sapphire has revised its business plan to deliver positive EBITDA with a quicker turnaround by significantly reducing capital and operating costs. This updated plan is grounded in the proven biology and infrastructure of Phase 1 and reflects a pragmatic, lower-risk pathway to profitability.
The revised plan targets approximately 7,000 tons (HOG) production in 2026 and further optimization toward 7,500-8,500 tons. Importantly, it enables the Company to reach breakeven and begin generating positive EBITDA - estimated at USD 1-2/kg
- even on an infrastructure design that would be considered sub-optimal today. Capital expenditure has been reduced to USD 3 million, while operating costs are expected to decline as a result of improved staffing, energy efficiency, increased volume and operational discipline.
The updated plan focuses capital deployment on paramount system upgrades - specifically in CO₂ removal, water treatment, and energy efficiency - with a total Phase 1 capex budget of USD 3 million. These upgrades are expected to increase feeding capacity, reduce biological risk, and improve fish performance while significantly lowering the unit cost base.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Phase 1
The debottlenecking program is now mainly focused on three high-impact investment areas:
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CO₂ Removal Capacity: Engineering and procurement are complete, and installation is underway across all twelve grow-out systems. Improvement in degassing will enable higher feeding rates, better feed conversion, and enhancing fish welfare.
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Water Treatment / Filtration Capacity: The installation of additional biofilter capacity in each grow-out system will improve both water clarity and quality, which are critical to increasing feeding volume and maintaining strong biological performance at higher biomass densities.
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Energy Efficiency: Targeted infrastructure investments, including water cooling infrastructure upgrades and improved system control, are expected to reduce energy intensity and cost of water cooling.
The core elements of the debottlenecking program are expected to be in place by early 2026, unlocking the full capacity of Phase 1 at an optimized profitability. Operational KPIs will continue to improve as upgraded infrastructure comes online and as the farm transitions to newer, healthier batches.
Given the biological nature of land-based salmon farming, operational optimization is a dynamic process. Atlantic Sapphire continues to explore additional solutions and remains committed to identifying new ways to enhance performance and resource efficiency as the facility scales toward steady-state production.
Main initiatives for the next quarters:
|
Initiative |
Objective |
Status (as at 30 June 2025) |
Completion target |
|
CO2 removal upgrade |
Increase off-gas capacity, enabling higher feeding rate and improved FCR |
Equipment procured; installation ongoing in 1 / 12 systems |
11 remaining systems by Ǫ4 2025 |
|
Increased Filtration capacity |
Expand nitrification capacity and improve particle removal rate |
Equipment procured for 2 / 12 systems: installation ongoing in 1 / 12 systems |
All systems by Ǫ1 2026 |
Phase 2
Construction on the Phase 2 expansion, which is designed to increase total annual harvest capacity to 25,000 tons (HOG), remains on hold. As of 30 June 2025, approximately USD ~110 million in capital expenditure has been invested in Phase 2, primarily related to site works, construction of concrete structures and procurement of long-lead equipment. The Company is currently limiting Phase 2 activity to engineering workstreams, value-engineering, and planning, with a focus on optimizing design and ensuring construction quality before resuming physical works.
Project CAPEX (USDm)
Danish facility
The Company continues to explore strategic options for its Danish hatchery and research facility, which has been non-operational since a fire in 2021. A short-term lease agreement entered in early 2025 was terminated later in the period.
Atlantic Sapphire is now actively exploring divestment options and is in dialogue with potential buyers.
13
6
4
2
2
H1 23 H2 23 H1 24 H2 24 H1 25
Source: Company data
The full buildout of Phase 2 remains subjected to final design scope, contracting, and budget confirmation. By pausing construction, the Company is preserving capital while incorporating lessons learned from Phase 1 into the Phase 2 design. Atlantic Sapphire believes that, upon finalization of the design and construction budget, it will be able to access sufficient financing to complete the expansion.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
FIRST HALF YEAR 2025 RESULTS
The increase in revenue is a combination of higher average price achievement driven by higher harvest weights along with a 4% higher harvest volume.
For the six months ending 30 June 2025, premium Bluehouse™ Salmon achieved an average US price of approximately USD 11-12/kg HOG equivalent on a return to farm basis (excluding freight costs). The average sales price during the period was USD 8.67/kg. In comparison, the commodity price for Chilean Fillet FOB Miami averaged approximately USD 8.4/kg HOG equivalents.
Cost of Goods Sold
The overall decrease in the cost of goods sold between 30 June 2025 to 30 June 2024 is due to lower mortality by USD 0.8m, increased utilization on Phase 1 capacity by USD 0.9m and decrease in external processing cost by USD 0.4m.
The breakdown in H1 2025 COGS was of USD 43.9m (vs USD 46.9m in the Prior Period), USD 32.5m attributed to cost of fish sold (vs USD 35.2m in the Prior Period), USD 0.2m attributed to mortality (vs USD 0.9m in the Prior Period), USD 6.9m attributed to excess production costs from underutilized plant capacity (vs USD 7.8m in the Prior Period), and USD 4.4m attributed to processing and shipping costs (vs USD 3.0m in the Prior Period).
Fair Value Adjustment on Biological Assets
The Group recorded a net gain on accumulated fair value adjustments on biological assets of USD 3.9m for the six months ending 30 June 2025. The gain was primarily attributed to the fact that a large share of the previous lead batches with smaller fish were harvested by 30 June 2025.
Salary and Personnel Costs
The Group's administrative salary and personnel costs for the six months ended 30 June 2025 was U SD 1.2m lower than for the 30 June 2024. The decrease was primarily attributed to transition costs related to the restructuring of upper management in 2024.
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
The Group's selling, general, and administrative costs ("SG&A") for the six months ending 30 June 2025 were lower than 30 June 2024 primarily driven by change in allowance for doubtful accounts recognized of USD 0.8m and reduced insurance premiums.
Financial items
(USD 1,000)
H1 2025
H1 2024
Interest expenses (2,831) (1,836)
Net currency effects 738 (8)
Other financial items 77 (2,266)
Net financial items (2,016) (4,110)
The Group's net finance expense for the six months ending 30 June 2025 was USD 2.1m lower than the same period last year. Interest expenses have increased due to increased debt after a convertible loan was established in Ǫ4 2024. The cost is offset by a positive unrealized effect on currency exchange of USD 1.6 million from strengthening NOK vs USD related to the convertible loan.
GROUP CASH FLOWS
Unaudited (USD 1,000) H1 2025 H1 2024
Cash Flow from Operating Activities (29,590) (39,998)
Cash Flow from Investing Activities (2,122) (7,552)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities 6,695 35,436
Net change in cash (25,017) (12,114)
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period 29,862 22,951
Effects of exchange rate on cash and restricted cash (231) (452)
Cash and restricted cash at end of period 4,614 10,385
FINANCIAL POSITION
The Group's total assets as of 30 June 2025 were USD 246.8m, which represents a decrease of USD 26.9m compared to the Group's total assets of USD 273.7m as of 31 December 2024. The decrease is primarily attributed to a decrease in cash.
Balance sheet as of 30 June 2025 (USDm)
Non-current assets
Current assets ex. cash Cash
Equity
Current liabilities
Group net cash outflows from operations for the six months
ending 30 June 2025 were significantly improved from the same period last year. The improvement is primarily driven by higher revenue from increased sales prices and increased harvest volume.
250
200
Group net cash outflows from investing activities for the six months ending 30 June 2025 were reduced by USD 5.4m, a significant reduction from the same period the previous year. The decrease in Group cash outflows from investment activities was primarily attributed to the decision to further decrease US Phase 2 construction expenditure while the Group continues its focus on debottlenecking Phase 1 operations where most measures to date have been with low investment cost.
Group net cash inflows from financing activities for the six months ending 30 June 2025 were USD 6.7m, which represents
150
100
50
0
Assets Equity & liabilities
a decrease of USD 28.7m cash inflows compared to the Group's cash inflows from financing activities of USD 35.4m for the six months ended 30 June 2024. The net decrease was primarily attributed to the fact that the Group comparatively received no equity proceeds from the Current Period compared to the Prior Period (USD 33.4m).
Source: Company data
The Group's total equity was USD 164.6m, which represents a decrease of USD 38.2m compared to the Group's total equity of USD 202.8m on 31 December 2024. The decrease is primarily attributed to accumulated losses.
Debt
The Group's total liabilities by the end of the period were USD 82.2m, which represents an increase of USD 11.3m compared to the Group's total liabilities of USD 70.8m as of 31 December 2024.
As of 30 June 2025, USD 41.5m was outstanding on the Group's amended 2020 Credit Facility (USD 41.7m as of 31 December 2024) and the Group's net interest-bearing debt was USD 52.6m (USD 17.5m as of 31 December 2024). Net interest-bearing debt, which comprises of total interest-bearing borrowings, less cash and restricted deposits.
Loan maturities (USDm)
50
40
30
20
10
0
Up to 3 months
3-12 months 1-2 years 2-5 years Over 5 years
Source: Company data
The Group's equity ratio as of 30 June 2025 decreased to 66.7%, from 74.1% as of 31 December 2024. The decrease was primarily attributed to an increase in outstanding RCF (Revolving Credit Facility) draws and the lower equity level between the comparable periods.
During the first half of 2025, the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the 2020 Credit Facility were signed and committed, which reset the EBITDA covenant levels while all other key terms, including the debt structure, remained the same as the previous amendment.
The Group was compliant with its covenants as of 30 June 2025 under the provisions of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendment. Given that only Ǫ1 and Ǫ2 2025 EBITDA covenant levels were reset, the Group is actively monitoring its financial projections and compliance with financial covenants and is in active dialogue with its Lender to either reset its covenant levels or to obtain the necessary waiver should it be necessary in future periods.
Equity funding
As of 30 June 2025, 35,854,045 shares were issued and outstanding after the share had a 200:1 reverse split in January 2025.
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Atlantic Sapphire continues to monitor consumer sentiment and purchasing behavior closely, particularly in the context of sustained food inflation and evolving demand dynamics within the premium protein segment. While macroeconomic headwinds persist, the Company remains confident in the resilience of the superior category and is firmly committed to maintaining the positioning of its premium Bluehouse™ Salmon brand.
The Company has consistently pursued a disciplined pricing strategy, anchored in its belief that Bluehouse™ Salmon offers a unique value proposition that distinguishes itself from conventionally farmed Atlantic salmon. Since initiating US harvests in September 2020, Atlantic Sapphire has achieved stable realized prices in the range of USD 11 to 12 per kilogram (HOG equivalent) for its premium branded programs. These price levels have held firm despite pronounced volatility in global salmon commodity prices, underscoring the differentiated nature of the Bluehouse™ offering and confirming that it is not perceived by customers as a commodity substitute.
Throughout the first half of 2025, demand for Bluehouse™ Salmon remained strong across the Company's established retail and foodservice channels, with continued interest from new perspective customers. This sustained commercial traction supports the Group's strategic conviction in the long-term viability of a premium pricing model and validates the investments being made in brand equity, market education, and stakeholder engagement.
Atlantic Sapphire remains committed to reinforcing its market position through targeted brand development and educational initiatives, directed toward both end consumers and key commercial decision-makers. These efforts strengthen our
premium position by showcasing the unique advantages of land-based production: ultra-fresh, healthy, and sustainable salmon raised locally in the USA, eliminating the carbon footprint of airfreight and resolving many of the concerns associated with ocean-based farming.
Looking ahead, the Group expects that, under normalized operating conditions, 70 percent of total harvest volumes will be sold under premium branded programs (justifying a premium over commodity salmon) by the end of 2026. As operational performance continues to stabilize and average harvest weights improve, the Company anticipates additional price uplift, further strengthening its unit economics and supporting long-term value creation.
Price developments (USD/kg)
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
0.00
Q1 24 Q2 24 Q3 24 Q4 24 Q1 25 Q2 25
Chilean Fillet UB (Miami) HOG equivalent ASA Price acheivement
Source: Company data, Urner Barry
|
Shareholder |
# of shares |
% share |
|
NORDLAKS HOLDING AS |
5,787,957 |
16.14% |
|
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC |
5,780,341 |
16.12% |
|
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. |
4,415,353 |
12.31% |
|
STRAWBERRY CAPITAL AS |
3,248,416 |
9.06% |
|
JOH JOHANNSON EIENDOM AS |
3,062,239 |
8.54% |
|
CITIBANK, N.A. |
1,322,902 |
3.69% |
|
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INT. PLC. |
1,009,951 |
2.82% |
|
HEGGELUND |
370,751 |
1.03% |
|
MIDDELBOE AS |
309,327 |
0.86% |
|
NORSK LANDBRUKSKJEMI AS |
297,255 |
0.83% |
|
UBS AG |
289,019 |
0.81% |
|
NERLAND INVESTMENT AS |
268,121 |
0.75% |
|
AVANZA BANK AB |
263,994 |
0.74% |
|
O. HOVDE AS |
255,950 |
0.71% |
|
NORTH SEA GROUP AS |
233,000 |
0.65% |
|
NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS |
230,861 |
0.64% |
|
KRISTIAN FALNES AS |
207,265 |
0.58% |
|
FUTURE INVEST AS |
179,236 |
0.50% |
|
BRØNMO |
167,829 |
0.47% |
|
NORDNET BANK AB |
164,437 |
0.46% |
|
Total 20 largest shareholders |
27,864,204 |
77.71% |
|
Other shareholders |
7,989,841 |
22.29% |
|
Total number of shares |
35,854,045 |
100.00% |
THE SHARE
Atlantic Sapphire had 35.85 million issued shares at 30 June, divided between 4,483 shareholders.
The 20 largest shareholders controlled 77.1% of the total number of shares issued. The largest shareholder was Nordlaks Holding AS, with a 16.1% holding.
During the first half year, the Atlantic Sapphire share varied in price from NOK 4.12 to NOK 19.4. The closing price at 30 June was NOK 8.65. That compared with NOK 18.22 at 31 December adjusted for the 200:1 reverse split in January 2025, and the share price decreased by 52.5% over the period.
About 13.0 million shares, or 36% of the number outstanding, were traded on Euronext Oslo Børs during the period. Share turnover totaled NOK 124.8 million during the period, corresponding to an average daily figure of NOK 1.0 million.
20 largest shareholders at 30 June 2025
OUTLOOK
Atlantic Sapphire enters the second half of 2025 with a clear and executable plan to reach EBITDA breakeven and unlock the full earnings potential of Phase 1. Operational performance continues to improve across all key indicators, and the Company is now transitioning from biological validation to full financial optimization.
Biomass growth and harvest volumes are expected to increase through the remainder of the year, supported by the phased completion of infrastructure upgrades and progress toward a fully stocked farm. The updated business plan lowers both capital expenditure and operating costs while maintaining the long-term strategic potential of the platform. Harvest volume in 2025 is expected to reach 5,400 tons (HOG) and in 2026 approximately 7,000 tons (HOG), with a clear path toward 7,500 - 8,500 tons and USD 1-2/kg in EBITDA as optimization continues, with full potential EBITDA of USD 3-5/kg.
To fund this transition, the Company expects to complete a USD 31-35 million convertible loan, of which approximately USD 32 million already is committed by key existing shareholders. This, along with certain adjustments to the Company's bank debt financing, is expected to fully fund Phase 1 through to breakeven and represents a key milestone in its shift to a self-funding business model.
In parallel, Atlantic Sapphire continues to collaborate closely with its core technology partners and strategic shareholders, including Nordlaks, while incorporating global best practices across its systems. With biological risk reduced and system reliability improving, the Company is also progressing the design
and planning of Phase 2 in a more capital-efficient and de-risked manner.
With core operations stabilized, financing in progress, and execution on track, Atlantic Sapphire is positioned to complete its turnaround and become one of the few land-based salmon producers globally operating at scale - with positive EBITDA and significant growth potential.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the ordinary course of business, the Group engages in transactions with related parties similar to what management believes would have been agreed upon between unrelated parties.
With reference to related party transactions in the 2024 report, during the first half of 2025 no sales were made to NovoMar and the trade receivables that were fully accrued as a loss in prior periods have been deemed uncollectable.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Reference is made to Note 10 regarding significant and subsequent events.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Key Developments on Risk Mitigation
Atlantic Sapphire is constantly working on minimizing operational risks, most notably against mortality events. Bluehouse™ farming is designed to produce high-quality biomass at scale. With high intensity farming comes added complexity. Atlantic Sapphire is experienced in identifying and mitigating risks that come with upscaling RAS technologies. The Group operates a total of 12 independent ongrowing systems in the US, which accelerates the speed of operational learnings in the organization.
With the significant improvements that have been completed, Atlantic Sapphire believes its Bluehouse™ is more robust than at any other point in its past. Combined with a more experienced team operating the systems and planned measures to remove bottlenecks in the facility, the Group believes it has set the stage for stable operating conditions, good water quality and strong biological performance going forward.
Atlantic Sapphire is pioneering Bluehouse™ (land-raised) salmon farming, locally, and transforming protein production, globally. As pioneers in the land-based salmon farming industry, there are inherent challenges that arise as the Group continues to develop and improve upon its infrastructure, technology, and operating procedures.
The successful construction of the Group's Bluehouse™ facilities and continuous improvements towards its operational procedures are critical for the Group to successfully achieve its business plan. Material delays, cost overruns, or errors in design and execution on the Group's Bluehouse™ facilities could result in an adverse situation that may hinder the Group's ability to successfully achieve its business plan.
Capital Management and Financial Risk
Capital management represents the Group's policy to assess, acquire, and utilize its capital base efficiently towards satisfactory operations and future development of the business to foster and maintain investor, lender, and market confidence. The Group's capital management contemplates available alternatives, the cyclical nature of the fish farming industry, and current socioeconomic factors. Access to borrowings is monitored periodically and the Group engages in dialogue continuously with its lenders. The Group has obtained capital primarily from equity raises, a convertible loan where interest is accumulated in the loan and interest-bearing borrowings. The
Group's interest-bearing borrowings require certain quarterly financial covenants to be maintained.
On 28 March 2025, the fourteenth amendment to the 2020 Credit Facility was formally signed and committed. The EBITDA covenants for the first quarter of 2025 were reset.
On 30 June 2025, the fifteenth amendment to the 2020 Credit Facility was formally signed and committed. The fifteenth amendment reset the required Ǫ2 2025 EBITDA covenant levels. The Group was compliant with its covenants as of 30 June 2025 under the provisions of the fifteenth amendment.
From the Group's 22 May 2025 AGM, ASA's Board of Directors were given proxy to increase the share capital by up to NOK 107,562,140 through the issuance of up to 10,756,214 new shares, with a face value of NOK 10.00. Authorization may be used several times within this limit. Further, the board is granted the authority to raise convertible loans for an amount corresponding to up to USD 150 million which upon conversion of the loan to shares in the Company, the share capital of the The company may be increased by up to NOK 179,270,220.
The Group's principal financial liabilities, other than interest-bearing borrowings and a convertible loan and excluding the effects of IFRS 16, consist of trade and other payables and comprise most of the Group's third-party financing. The Group's principal financial assets consist of trade and other receivables, cash and restricted cash, and other investments.
The Group's risk management is carried out by the Group's Finance Department. The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and climate risk.
Market Risk
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk and exchange rate risk. The Group's interest rate risk relates primarily to borrowings from financial institutions with variable interest rates. The Group monitors the possibilities of entering into fixed-interest loans as a tool to manage interest rate risk.
The Group currently holds debt with a floating interest rate and does not maintain a program to hedge this exposure. Changes in the interest rate may affect future investment opportunities.
The Group's foreign currency risk relates to the Group's operating, investing, and financing activities denominated in a foreign currency. This includes the Group's revenues, expenses, capital expenditure, and net investments in foreign subsidiaries.
The Group's reporting currency is the United States dollar ("USD"), and the predominant currencies transacted by the Group's subsidiaries are the USD, the Norwegian krone ("NOK"), the Danish krone ("DKK"), and the EU Euro ("EUR").
The Group manages its foreign currency risk by maintaining cash balances in foreign denominated bank accounts, analyzing future obligations by currency, and transferring available funds as needed.
The Group has not entered into derivative or other agreements to reduce the exchange rate risk and the related market risk.
Credit Risk
The Group is exposed to credit risks from its operating activities, primarily from cash and trade receivables. Cash is maintained with major financial institutions. Management regularly monitors trade receivables for aging. The Group trades only with recognized and creditworthy third parties.
The Group subjects all potential customers to credit verification procedures as part of its policy and monitors its outstanding trade receivable balances on an ongoing basis. Further, the Group's trade receivables are credit-insured unless an exception is approved by the CEO. The Group monitors exposure towards individual customers closely and was not substantially exposed in relation to any individual customer or contractual partner as of 30 June 2025.
Liquidity Risk
The Group continuously monitors liquidity and financial projections through budgets and monthly updated forecasts. The Group's financial position depends significantly on salmon prices, which have historically been volatile. Other liquidity risks include the impacts from fluctuations in production and harvest volumes, biological issues, and changes in feed prices. Feed prices generally correlate to the marine and agricultural commodity prices of the main ingredients.
Regulatory Risk
The Group is exposed to risk from changes in regulatory conditions for international trade. The Group imports salmon feed from Canada and is exposed to risk of changes in international trade regulatory conditions such as tariffs. The Group imports equipment, components, and services from various countries and is exposed to changes to international trade conditions. The Group sells salmon in the American market
and the price achievement may be affected by changes in international trading conditions accordingly.
Operational risk
The Group's most significant operational risk relates to the biological performance of the fish. It is the nature of fish farming that biological risks will always be present. The fish are exposed to the quality of water which is dependent on the water treatment systems and operating procedures to achieve growth and good fish welfare.
The Group has, both in the previously operated R&D facility in Denmark, and during several years of operating the Miami Bluehouse™, build up significant know-how in operating a RAS-based farm for salmon in Miami. The Group's operation procedures are based on the knowledge obtained to reduce the biological risk.
The facility is designed with sensors and cameras that monitor water quality, fish welfare and water treatment that in combination with operating procedures reduce biological risk and risk of errors in operating the facility. However, the Group is vulnerable to errors in technology, follow-up operating procedures and maintenance routines.
Climate Risk
The Group fully recognizes that there are potential financial implications for its business from both climate-related physical and transition risks. Atlantic Sapphire's production facilities are located in a tropical climate. As such, the Group has assessed and prepared for the risks of wind and water-related natural disasters such as floods, tropical storms, or hurricanes.
The Group is well-positioned to expand its supply to the market if climate change places limitations on sea-based salmon production. The Group's facilities in South Florida are not dependent on seawater, and its risk exposure is limited by using the unique groundwater resources in Florida. Similarly, the Group expects to be less affected than others in the US market if climate risk were to impact the cost of air transportation because we supply that market from local production and use truck transportation. However, electricity represents an important input to Atlantic Sapphire's business and any increase in pricing in the local electricity market will result in higher costs for the Group. The Group is evaluating future sourcing of and investments in renewable energy to minimize the carbon footprint of production and potentially achieve energy cost savings.
The Group's business can also be impacted by climate change through the sourcing of fish feed. The Group depends on fish feed from third parties, and this is the single largest production cost. Although feed represents a large, global commodity, supplier prices are ultimately based on marine and non-marine raw materials. A future increase in such costs for the supplier would most likely result in increases in the Group's cost of production. Such factors could potentially include climate change, an increase in global demand, and lower supply. The Group considers this risk to be high and is therefore exploring alternative raw materials to reduce dependence on marine ingredients.
STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO
30 June 2025 Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
The Board of Directors and CEO have today considered and approved the interim consolidated financial statements of Atlantic Sapphire ASA (collectively, "Atlantic Sapphire", the "Company", or the "Group") for the period 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025.
To the best of our knowledge, we declare that the condensed set of interim consolidated financial statements, which have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's independent auditors, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and provides a true and fair view of the Group's
assets, liabilities, and financial position as of 30 June 2025, as well as the Group's results for the period 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025.
To the best of our knowledge, we declare that the Interim Management Report provides a true and fair review of important events that occurred during the accounting period, their impact on the condensed set of interim consolidated financial statements, principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year, and material related party transactions.
The Board of Directors and CEO of Atlantic Sapphire ASA Vikebukt, 21 August 2025
Kenneth Jarl Andersen
Chairman
Marta Rojo Alonso
Director
Patrick Dempster
Director
Eirik Welde
Deputy Chairman
Darby Limkakeng
Director
Pedro Courard
CEO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2025, 30 JUNE 2024, AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Note |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
Revenue |
21,546 |
11,196 |
22,819 |
|
|
Cost of goods sold |
4 |
(43,862) |
(46,902) |
(83,095) |
|
Fair value adjustment on biological assets |
4 |
3,930 |
6,746 |
4,057 |
|
Salary and personnel costs |
(3,897) |
(5,134) |
(7,234) |
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative costs |
3 |
(4,305) |
(5,826) |
(12,369) |
|
Other income, net |
3 |
(179) |
47 |
59 |
|
Impairment of non-current assets |
5 |
- |
- |
(73,000) |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
5 |
(7,269) |
(8,028) |
(14,418) |
|
Operating loss |
(34,036) |
(47,G01) |
(163,181) |
|
|
Finance income |
1,574 |
701 |
4,175 |
|
|
Finance expense |
(3,590) |
(4,811) |
(8,315) |
|
|
Loss before income tax |
(36,052) |
(52,011) |
(167,321) |
|
|
Income tax |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Net loss |
(36,052) |
(52,011) |
(167,321) |
|
|
Earnings per share: Retrospectively adjusted basic earnings per share * |
(1.01) |
(1.45) |
(4.67) |
|
|
Retrospectively adjusted basic earnings per share * |
(1.01) |
(1.45) |
(4.67) |
*Earnings per number of shares as of June 30, 2025 for all periods
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2025, 30 JUNE 2024, AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
Net loss |
(36,052) |
(52,011) |
(167,321) |
|
Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations |
(3,394) |
(610) |
(2,728) |
|
Total comprehensive loss |
(3G,446) |
(52,621) |
(170,04G) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
30 JUNE 2025, 30 JUNE 2024, AND 31 DECEMBER 2024
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Note |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 Dec 2024 |
|
ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant, and equipment, net |
5 |
193,145 |
274,718 |
197,658 |
|
Right of use asset |
1,324 |
1,717 |
1,501 |
|
|
Restricted deposits |
6 |
15,180 |
15,203 |
15,180 |
|
Security deposits |
1,604 |
1,437 |
1,604 |
|
|
Other investments |
6 |
- |
6 |
- |
|
Trade and other receivables (non-current) |
6 |
742 |
1,103 |
1,049 |
|
Total non-current assets |
211,GG5 |
2G4,184 |
216,GG2 |
|
|
Current assets Prepaid and other current assets |
462 |
438 |
433 |
|
|
Inventories, net |
5,965 |
6,103 |
5,729 |
|
|
Biological assets |
4 |
20,089 |
13,961 |
16,991 |
|
Trade and other receivables, net |
6 |
5,528 |
3,376 |
3,666 |
|
Due from related parties (current) |
(1,876) |
- |
- |
|
|
Restricted cash |
6 |
415 |
415 |
415 |
|
Cash |
6 |
4,199 |
9,970 |
29,447 |
|
Total current assets |
34,782 |
34,263 |
56,681 |
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS |
246,777 |
328,447 |
273,673 |
|
|
EǪUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Share capital |
8 |
38,110 |
11,726 |
38,110 |
|
Share premium |
8 |
751,560 |
721,737 |
751,560 |
|
Employee stock options |
8 |
5,329 |
4,781 |
4,104 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
(617,540) |
(466,178) |
(581,488) |
|
|
Accumulated translation differences |
(12,848) |
(7,336) |
(9,454) |
|
|
Total equity |
164,611 |
264,730 |
202,832 |
|
|
Non-current liabilities Borrowings (non-current) |
6, 7 |
41,450 |
37,894 |
41,674 |
|
Lease liability (non-current) |
3 |
1,587 |
1,474 |
1,247 |
|
Convertible debt (non-current) Due to related parties (non-current) |
22,566 - |
- - |
20,458 - |
|
|
Total non-current liabilities |
65,603 |
3G,368 |
63,37G |
|
|
Current liabilities Borrowings (current) |
6, 7 |
8,000 |
9,910 |
- |
|
Lease liability (current) Due to related parties (current) Trade and other payables |
3 6 |
- -8,563 |
471 -13,968 |
494 -6,968 |
|
Total current liabilities |
16,563 |
24,34G |
7,462 |
|
|
Total liabilities |
82,166 |
63,717 |
70,841 |
|
|
TOTAL EǪUITY AND LIABILITIES |
246,777 |
328,447 |
273,673 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2025, 30 JUNE 2024, AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Share capital |
Share premium |
Employee stock options |
Accumulated deficit |
Accumulated translation differences |
Total equity |
|
Balance at 1 January 2024 |
8,644 |
691,430 |
3,959 |
(414,167) |
(6,726) |
283,140 |
|
Contributions from issuance of capital |
29,466 |
60,130 |
- |
- |
- |
89,596 |
|
Net forfeitures from employee stock options |
- |
- |
145 |
- |
- |
145 |
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net loss |
- |
- |
- |
(167,321) |
- |
(167,321) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2,728) |
(2,728) |
|
Balance at 31 December 2024 |
38,110 |
751,560 |
4,104 |
(581,488) |
(G,454) |
202,832 |
|
Contributions from issuance of capital |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net forfeitures from employee stock options |
- |
- |
1,225 |
- |
- |
1,225 |
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net loss |
- |
- |
- |
(36,052) |
- |
(36,052) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(3,394) |
(3,394) |
|
Balance at 30 Jun 2025 |
38,110 |
751,560 |
5,32G |
(617,540) |
(12,848) |
164,611 |
|
Accumulated |
||||||
|
Share |
Share |
Employee stock |
Accumulated |
translation |
Total |
|
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
capital |
premium |
options |
deficit |
differences |
equity |
|
Balance at 1 January 2024 |
8,644 |
691,430 |
3,959 |
(414,167) |
(6,726) |
283,140 |
|
Contributions from issuance of capital |
3,082 |
30,307 |
- |
- |
- |
33,389 |
|
Contributions from employee stock options |
- |
- |
822 |
- |
- |
822 |
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net loss |
- |
- |
- |
(52,011) |
- |
(52,011) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(610) |
(610) |
|
Balance at 30 June 2024 |
11,726 |
721,737 |
4,781 |
(466,178) |
(7,336) |
264,730 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2025, 30 JUNE 2024, AND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|||
|
Net loss |
(36,052) |
(52,011) |
(167,321) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities Depreciation and amortization |
7,269 |
8,028 |
14,419 |
|
Bad debt |
(200) |
562 |
1,424 |
|
Inventory write-down |
1,159 |
- |
1,159 |
|
Fair value adjustment on biological assets |
(3,930) |
(6,746) |
(4,057) |
|
Loss (gain) on loan modification |
(224) |
452 |
321 |
|
Impairment of non-current assets |
- |
- |
73,000 |
|
Disposition of other assets |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net interest expense |
2,831 |
1,836 |
3,746 |
|
Non-cash employee stock options |
1,225 |
885 |
145 |
|
Net foreign currency exchange rate differences |
(3,398) |
(178) |
(1,569) |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
|||
|
Trade and other receivables |
(1,356) |
(3,436) |
(4,503) |
|
Biological assets, at cost |
1,016 |
9,795 |
3,384 |
|
Inventories, at cost |
(1,395) |
(964) |
(1,749) |
|
Due from (to) related parties |
1,876 |
- |
- |
|
Prepaid and other current assets |
(29) |
1,774 |
1,777 |
|
Security deposits |
- |
(84) |
(251) |
|
Deferred tax asset, net |
- |
- |
- |
|
Trade and other payables |
1,618 |
89 |
(7,290) |
|
Net cash from operating activities |
(2G,5G0) |
(3G,GG8) |
(87,365) |
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|||
|
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment |
- |
- |
- |
|
Payments towards property, plant, and equipment |
(2,702) |
(8,196) |
(9,114) |
|
Restricted deposits |
- |
- |
(8) |
|
Right of use asset |
(32) |
- |
- |
|
Investment in subsidiaries |
- |
- |
- |
|
Loans to subsidiaries |
- |
- |
- |
|
Other investments |
- |
- |
6 |
|
Interest received |
612 |
644 |
1,744 |
|
Net cash from investing activities |
(2,122) |
(7,552) |
(7,372) |
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|||
|
Proceeds from borrowings |
8,000 |
6,000 |
17,270 |
|
Payments towards borrowings |
- |
(1,251) |
(18,520) |
|
Convertible debt |
1,035 |
- |
20,000 |
|
Due to related parties |
- |
- |
- |
|
Payments towards lease liability |
(202) |
(222) |
(455) |
|
Proceeds from issuance of capital |
- |
33,389 |
89,596 |
|
Employee stock options |
- |
- |
- |
|
Interest paid |
(2,138) |
(2,480) |
(5,032) |
|
Net cash from financing activities |
6,6G5 |
35,436 |
102,85G |
|
Net change in cash and restricted cash |
(25,017) |
(12,114) |
8,122 |
|
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period |
29,862 |
22,951 |
22,951 |
|
Effects of exchange rate on cash and restricted cash |
(231) |
(452) |
(1,211) |
|
Cash and restricted cash at end of period |
4,614 |
10,385 |
2G,862 |
SELECTED NOTES
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General Information
Atlantic Sapphire ASA ("ASA") is a Norwegian company headquartered at Vikebukt, Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol "ASA". ASA owns the following subsidiaries (collectively, "Atlantic Sapphire", the "Company", or the "Group"):
-
Atlantic Sapphire Denmark A/S ("ASDK", registered in Hvide Sande, Denmark)
-
Atlantic Sapphire USA LLC ("ASUS", registered in Miami, Florida, US)
-
S.F. Development, L.L.C. ("ASSF", registered in Miami, Florida, US)
-
Atlantic Sapphire IP, LLC ("ASIP", registered in Miami, Florida, US)
The Group's interim consolidated statements for the half-year reporting period ended 30 June 2025 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting under IFRS® Accounting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU").
This interim financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this interim financial report is to be read in conjunction with the Group's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 and any public announcements made by Atlantic Sapphire ASA during the interim reporting period. This interim financial report is unaudited and is presented in United States dollars ("USD").
On 4 March 2024, AS Purchasing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASA, filed for voluntary dissolution under the Florida Division of Corporations as it was utilized for US Phase 1 construction and no longer held formal operations since its completion.
Basis for Preparation of the Annual Accounts
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and accounting principles generally accepted in Norway ("Norwegian GAAP"). The financial statements have been prepared based on uniform accounting principles for similar transactions and events under otherwise similar circumstances and are expressed in Norwegian kroner ("NOK"). The annual financial statements below are applied only to ASA as the parent company of the Group. The Group's consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU").
Use of Estimates and Judgements
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the recognized amounts of consolidated assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on the Group's prior experience and information perceived to be relevant and probable when the judgments are made.
Estimates are reviewed on an ongoing basis and actual values and results may deviate from these estimates. Adjustments to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised.
The evaluations and estimates towards the fair value adjustment of biomass are deemed to be of greatest significance for the Group. Biological assets are measured at fair value less costs to sell, with any change therein recognized in profit or loss. The estimated fair value of the biological assets is based on historical prices achieved and the most relevant forward prices for salmon at the reporting period date in the respective markets in which the Group operates. The fair value calculation considers estimates of biomass volumes, quality, size distribution, production cost, mortality, and normal costs of harvest and sale.
Biological Assets
Under the provisions of IAS 41, Agriculture, and IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, biological assets ("biomass") are measured at fair value less cost to sell, unless fair value is not readily measured. For further information regarding the Group's biological assets, see Note 4 -Biological Assets.
Going Concern
The unaudited consolidated financial statement is prepared on the assumption of going concern. This assumption is based on the current market outlook and financial forecasts for the next 12 months and the Group's long-term financial forecast including funding.
The Group has demonstrated improved biological performance resulting in higher average harvest weights and the subsequent increment in realized sales prices. These operational improvements provide a strong foundation for the Group's current activities and its planned expansion into Phase 2.
To support this expansion, the Group intends to secure financing for the construction of Phase 2, finalize further improvements to Phase 1, and ramp up production. Management is actively pursuing additional funding and aims to raise capital in 2026 through a combination of equity and debt financing. For Phase 2 construction, the Group has full discretion over the speed of the construction which allows the Group to better manage liquidity.
The Group will require additional capital to continue to fund its operations in the next 12 months and beyond. The Board has determined that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group can raise the required funding to continue operating for the foreseeable future, including at least 12 months from the date of the balance sheet. However, there can be no assurance that the Group will be successful in these efforts.
The events described above indicate that material uncertainty exists that may cast substantial doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 2 - SEGMENTS
The Group's executive management reviews the internal management reports of each division, which represents its reportable segments. As of 30 June 2025, the Group's reportable segments consisted of Denmark Operations and US Operations. The Group's segment information consisted of the following:
|
Six months ended 30 June 2025 Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Denmark operations |
US operations |
Other and eliminations |
Consolidated |
|
Revenue from sale of salmon |
- |
21,546 |
- |
21,546 |
|
Management fee revenue |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
EBITDA |
(105) |
(26,631) |
(31) |
(26,767) |
|
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment |
(105) |
(30,561) |
(31) |
(30,697) |
|
EBITDA, adjusted* |
(105) |
(29,336) |
(1,256) |
(30,697) |
|
Pre-tax income (loss) |
(131) |
(37,652) |
1,731 |
(36,052) |
|
Total assets |
1,837 |
247,968 |
(3,028) |
246,777 |
|
Total liabilities |
2,266 |
164,615 |
(84,714) |
82,167 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
10 |
7,259 |
- |
7,269 |
|
Capital expenditures |
- |
2,299 |
- |
2,299 |
|
Six months ended 30 June 2024 Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Denmark operations |
US operations |
Other and eliminations |
Consolidated |
|
Revenue from sale of salmon |
- |
11,196 |
- |
11,196 |
|
Management fee revenue |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
EBITDA |
(34) |
(38,609) |
(1,230) |
(39,873) |
|
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment on biological assets |
(34) |
(45,355) |
(1,230) |
(46,619) |
|
EBITDA, adjusted* |
(34) |
(45,355) |
(1,230) |
(46,619) |
|
Pre-tax income (loss) |
(59) |
(52,806) |
854 |
(52,011) |
|
Total assets |
1,369 |
321,264 |
5,814 |
328,447 |
|
Total liabilities |
1,455 |
162,030 |
(99,768) |
63,717 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
10 |
8,018 |
- |
8,028 |
|
Capital expenditures |
- |
6,003 |
- |
6,003 |
|
Year ended 31 December 2024 Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Denmark operations |
US operations |
Other and eliminations |
Consolidated |
|
Revenue from sale of salmon |
- |
22,819 |
- |
22,819 |
|
Management fee revenue |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
EBITDA |
(100) |
(148,121) |
(542) |
(148,763) |
|
EBITDA, pre-fair value adjustment |
(100) |
(152,178) |
(542) |
(152,820) |
|
EBITDA, adjusted* |
(100) |
(79,178) |
(542) |
(79,820) |
|
Pre-tax income (loss) |
(144) |
(173,385) |
6,208 |
(167,321) |
|
Total assets |
1,811 |
252,469 |
19,393 |
273,673 |
|
Total liabilities |
1,926 |
152,690 |
(83,775) |
70,841 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
20 |
14,406 |
(8) |
14,418 |
|
Capital expenditures |
- |
8,782 |
- |
8,782 |
* EBITDA adjusted for fair value adjustment on biological assets, employee share option cost and impairment of non-current assets
The Group's revenue consisted of the sale of salmon, and the Group's disaggregation of revenue with customers consisted of the following:
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
Revenue from external customers in: United States |
19,193 |
10,126 |
22,469 |
|
Canada |
2,353 |
1,070 |
350 |
|
Other countries |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total revenue |
21,546 |
11,1G6 |
22,81G |
The Group's concentration of revenue consisted of the following:
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
Sales per customer: |
|||
|
Customer A |
4,688 |
3,256 |
6,514 |
|
Customer B |
4,503 |
1,604 |
2,608 |
|
Customer C |
3,238 |
1,244 |
2,362 |
|
Customer D |
2,211 |
1,191 |
1,639 |
|
Customer E |
1,058 |
1,094 |
1,513 |
|
Other customers |
5,848 |
2,807 |
8,183 |
|
Total revenue |
21,546 |
11,1G6 |
22,81G |
3
NOTE 3 - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
The Group's other selling, general, and administrative costs consisted of the following:
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
General and administrative costs |
2,355 |
3,626 |
6,844 |
|
Professional fees |
1,737 |
1,371 |
2,567 |
|
Sales and marketing |
462 |
611 |
1,167 |
|
Leases |
132 |
25 |
112 |
|
Maintenance and supplies |
(381) |
193 |
1,679 |
|
Total selling, general, and administrative costs |
4,305 |
5,826 |
12,36G |
|
Other Income, Net |
|||
|
The Group's other income, net consisted of the following: |
|||
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
H1 2025 |
H1 2024 |
FY 2024 |
|
Other income and gain |
47 |
29 |
251 |
|
Income from insurance settlement |
- |
24 |
- |
|
Income from land lease |
- |
- |
36 |
|
Other expense and loss |
(36) |
(6) |
(228) |
|
Disposal of non-current assets |
(190) |
- |
- |
|
Total other income, net |
(17G) |
47 |
5G |
NOTE 4 - BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
Fair Value Measurement of Biological Assets
Under the provisions of IAS 41, Agriculture, and IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, biological assets ("biomass") are measured at fair value less cost to sell, unless fair value is not readily measured. Biomass comprises of salmon roe and live fish in tanks from fry to adult grow-out. The historical cost of biological assets ("production costs") includes all costs required to raise salmon from roe to harvest. Direct production costs, which include salmon roe and other raw materials such as feed, are allocated fully to production costs. Indirect production costs, which consist of salary and personnel costs, depreciation, and other overhead costs, are allocated based on a ratio of actual vs hypothetical feed capacity per fish system that approximates normal capacity under IAS 2. Portions of indirect production costs attributed to underutilized Bluehouse™ tank capacity are recognized as period cost under cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Smolt (Measured at Cost)
Fish held in tanks prior to being stocked in the ongrowing tanks, including salmon roe, are measured at historical cost (IAS 41.24). Fish measured at cost are routinely assessed for impairment losses whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Stocked Fish in ongrowing tanks (Measured at Fair Value Less Cost to Sell)
Fish held in ongrowing tanks are calculated based on an implied estimated fair value of the fish in a hypothetical market using a future cash flow model that calculates the net present value of the estimated revenue cash flows from harvested biomass based on the available biomass as of the reporting period date as a starting point, less estimated remaining costs to sell until the fish is harvested from a specific batch.
The difference between the fair value and the remaining cost to sell is recognized under fair value adjustments in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations to adjust the biomass value on the balance sheet accordingly. As the key assumptions above towards biomass input are not derived from observable markets, biomass valuation is categorized at Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy under IFRS 13. As of 30 June 2025, all biological assets in ongrowing tanks were classified as Level 3 and there were no transfers to or from Level 1 or Level 2 during the year.
Incident-Based Mortality
Incident-based mortality is recognized when a Bluehouse™ system experiences elevated or substantial mortality due to an incident out of expected normal capacity. In such cases, mortality expense is included as part of the cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, and the fair value associated with the affected biomass is then adjusted under fair value adjustments in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
As of 30 June 2025, 31 December 2024 and 30 June 2024, the Group's biological assets consisted of the following:
|
The Group's biological assets consisted of the following: |
|||
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 Dec 2024 |
|
Cost of biological assets (harvestable fish) |
32,759 |
24,715 |
30,474 |
|
Fair value adjustments |
(13,907) |
(15,148) |
(17,837) |
|
Total biological assets of harvestable fish at fair value |
18,852 |
9,567 |
12,637 |
|
Cost of biological assets (non-harvestable fish) |
1,237 |
4,394 |
4,354 |
|
Total biological assets |
20,08G |
13,G61 |
16,GG1 |
The following represents a reconciliation of changes in the carrying amount of the Group's biological assets:
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 Dec 2024 |
|
Biological assets at beginning of period |
16,991 |
16,218 |
16,218 |
|
Net changes in fair value less costs to sell |
3,930 |
6,746 |
4,057 |
|
Increases due to production costs and purchases |
39,381 |
36,958 |
74,168 |
|
Net changes in production depreciation |
(184) |
(904) |
(212) |
|
Decreases due to harvest |
(33,131) |
(36,350) |
(60,346) |
|
Decreases due to mortality |
(17) |
(890) |
(923) |
|
Decreases due to underutilized plant capacity |
(6,881) |
(7,817) |
(15,971) |
|
Biological assets at end of period |
20,08G |
13,G61 |
16,GG1 |
|
The Group's physical volumes of biological assets consisted of the following: |
|||
|
Physical quantities |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 Dec 2024 |
|
Live weight of biomass (in tons RLW) Non-harvestable fish |
113 |
385 |
102 |
|
Harvestable fish |
3,122 |
2,546 |
3,081 |
|
Total live weight of biomass (in tons RLW) |
3,235 |
2,G31 |
3,183 |
|
Number of fish (in thousands) Non-harvestable fish |
2,756 |
3,445 |
2,452 |
|
Harvestable fish |
1,656 |
1,516 |
1,701 |
|
Total number of fish (in thousands) |
4,412 |
4,G61 |
4,153 |
|
Gross biomass gain (tons round weight) |
2,875 |
2,875 |
3,700 |
|
Volume of fish harvested during the period (tons gutted weight) |
2,486 |
2,395 |
4,515 |
|
Incident-Based Mortality |
|||
|
No incident-based mortality occurred during the six months ended 30 June 2025. |
NOTE 5 - PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following:
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Land |
Buildings |
Production, plant, and machinery |
Equipment and other movables |
Software |
Assets under construction |
Total |
|
As of 1 January 2025 Cost |
8,714 |
157,514 |
111,056 |
3,630 |
765 |
129,253 |
410,932 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairmen |
- |
(83,198) |
(89,841) |
(3,338) |
(765) |
(36,129) |
(213,271) |
|
Opening net book amount |
8,714 |
74,316 |
21,215 |
2G2 |
- |
G3,124 |
1G7,661 |
|
Six months ended 30 June 2025 Opening net book amount |
8,714 |
74,316 |
21,215 |
292 |
- |
93,124 |
197,661 |
|
Additions |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2,298 |
2,298 |
|
Reclassifications |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Depreciation charge |
- |
(2,329) |
(8,498) |
3,991 |
- |
- |
(6,836) |
|
Impairment loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(1) |
(1) |
|
Net exchange rate differences |
- |
22 |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
24 |
|
Closing net book amount |
8,714 |
72,00G |
12,71G |
4,283 |
- |
G5,421 |
1G3,146 |
|
At 30 June 2025 Cost |
8,714 |
157,536 |
111,058 |
3,630 |
765 |
131,551 |
413,254 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairmen |
- |
(85,527) |
(98,339) |
653 |
(765) |
(36,130) |
(220,108) |
|
Closing net book amount |
8,714 |
72,00G |
12,71G |
4,283 |
- |
G5,421 |
1G3,146 |
|
Production, plant, |
Equipment and |
Assets under |
|||||
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Land |
Buildings |
and machinery |
other movables |
Software |
construction |
Total |
|
At 1 January 2024 Cost |
8,714 |
157,524 |
111,057 |
3,643 |
765 |
120,456 |
402,159 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairmen |
- |
(49,207) |
(63,517) |
(2,162) |
(729) |
(10,945) |
(126,560) |
|
Opening net book amount |
8,714 |
108,317 |
47,540 |
1,481 |
36 |
10G,511 |
275,5GG |
|
Six months ended 30 June 2024 Opening net book amount |
8,714 |
108,317 |
47,540 |
1,481 |
36 |
109,511 |
275,599 |
|
Additions |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6,001 |
6,001 |
|
Reclassifications |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Depreciation charge |
- |
(2,329) |
(4,249) |
(264) |
(36) |
- |
(6,878) |
|
Impairment loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net exchange rate differences |
- |
(4) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(4) |
|
Closing net book amount |
8,714 |
105,G84 |
43,2G1 |
1,217 |
- |
115,512 |
274,718 |
|
At 30 June 2024 Cost |
8,714 |
157,520 |
111,057 |
3,643 |
765 |
126,457 |
408,156 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairmen |
- |
(51,536) |
(67,766) |
(2,426) |
(765) |
(10,945) |
(133,438) |
|
Closing net book amount |
8,714 |
105,G84 |
43,2G1 |
1,217 |
- |
115,512 |
274,718 |
|
Production, plant, |
Equipment and |
Assets under |
|||||
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
Land |
Buildings |
and machinery |
other movables |
Software |
construction |
Total |
|
At 1 January 2024 Cost |
8,714 |
157,524 |
111,057 |
3,643 |
765 |
120,456 |
402,159 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairmen |
- |
(49,207) |
(63,517) |
(2,162) |
(729) |
(10,945) |
(126,560) |
|
Opening net book amount |
8,714 |
108,317 |
47,540 |
1,481 |
36 |
10G,511 |
275,5GG |
|
Year ended 31 December 2024 Opening net book amount |
8,714 |
108,317 |
47,540 |
1,481 |
36 |
109,511 |
275,599 |
|
Additions |
- |
- |
- |
(13) |
- |
8,794 |
8,781 |
|
Reclassifications |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Depreciation charge |
- |
(4,658) |
(8,498) |
(519) |
(36) |
- |
(13,711) |
|
Impairment loss |
- |
(29,333) |
(17,826) |
(657) |
- |
(25,184) |
(73,000) |
|
Net exchange rate differences |
- |
(10) |
(1) |
- |
- |
- |
(11) |
|
Closing net book amount |
8,714 |
74,316 |
21,215 |
2G2 |
- |
G3,121 |
1G7,658 |
|
At 31 December 2024 Cost |
8,714 |
157,514 |
111,056 |
3,630 |
765 |
129,253 |
410,932 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairmen |
- |
(83,198) |
(89,841) |
(3,338) |
(765) |
(36,129) |
(213,271) |
|
Closing net book amount |
8,714 |
74,316 |
21,215 |
2G2 |
- |
G3,124 |
1G7,661 |
|
Depreciation Expense |
|||
|
The Group's depreciation and amortization consisted of the following: |
|||
|
Unaudited (USD 1,000) |
30 June 2025 |
30 June 2024 |
31 Dec 2024 |
|
Fixed asset depreciation and amortization |
6,830 |
6,878 |
13,711 |
|
Right of use depreciation |
255 |
246 |
495 |
|
Changes in biomass |
184 |
904 |
212 |
|
Total depreciation and amortization |
7,26G |
8,028 |
14,418 |
The depreciation and amortization expense on the Group's accompanying consolidated statements of operations is presented as net of depreciation attributed to changes in biomass.
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