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Lerøy Seafood Group ASA: Strong biological performance and continued growth in VAP S&D.
Lerøy Seafood Group ASA reports a consolidated operational EBIT of MNOK 1 049 for the first quarter of 2025, up from MNOK 842 in the same period last year. OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS NOW VISIBLE IN FARMINGThe Farming segment delivered an operational EBIT of MNOK 789 in the quarter. “This is a strong performance in a quarter marked by significantly lower spot prices for salmon and trout compared to the same period last year. Improvements in genetics, roe and smolt quality, use of shielding technolo
About this update from Leroy Seafood Group Asa
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