Nordic Aqua Partners AsOSL: NOAP

(noap 2026 q1 presentation)

· Issued by Nordic Aqua Partners As
Nordic Aqua Q1 2026

28 May 2026

Ragnar Joensen, CEO Andreas Thorud, MD Tom Austrheim, CFO



Agenda Highlights Market Operations

Project Financials

Summary C Outlook

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Highlights
  • Biomass production of 2,161 tonnes, due to Stage 2 ramp up and excellent fish health and welfare. Total biomass of 4,991 tonnes at Q1 end

  • Commercial harvest of 771 tonnes HOG, with 95% rated superior and an average weight of 4.4 kg HOG (5.4 kg LW)

  • Sizes of 5+ kg SUP had an average sales price of EUR 8.90/kg. Revenue amounted to EUR 6.0 million, resulting in an average sales price of EUR 7.79/kg

  • Released cost from stock amounted to EUR 4.8 million, equivalent to EUR 6.27/kg. Benefitted by good production over several months

  • Operating EBIT was positive for March. Operating EBIT for Q1

    2026 came in at EUR -0.5 million

  • Commenced detailed engineering for Stage 3 and successful transfer of fish into all Stage 2 grow-out units

  • Continued strong momentum in the Chinese market for

    Atlantic salmon, with Q1 import up 55% YoY

    4



    Agenda

    Highlights

    Market Operations Project Financials

    Summary C Outlook

    5



    Harvest and sales in Q1

    800

    Harvested tonnes, HOG

    10.00

    Sales price, EUR/kg

    • Harvest and sales volumes significantly increased compared to last quarter, almost back on same average harvest weights as sea-based farmers in Norway

    • Harvest of 771 tonnes HOG, with superior share of

      95%

    • Average harvest weight of 4.4 kg HOG, equivalent to

      600

      Tonnes, HOG

      400

      200

      0

      Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026

      8.00

      EUR/kg

      6.00

      4.00

      All incl. SUP 5+ kg NOAP

      5.4 kg LW

    • Sales price for SUP 5+ kg was 13% above Sitagri

      SUP 5+ kg

    • Average sales price achieved at EUR 7.79 kg

- Recaptured price premium position compared to Sitagri index price

8.0

kg, HOG

6.0

4.0

2.0

0.0

Average harvest weight, HOG

Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026

100%

90%

80%

70%

Superior rate, %

- Impacted by harvest weights on parts of the volume

being deviant to optimal weights for the Chinese market

NOAP Norway (Kontali)

Q1

2025

Q2

2025

Q3

2025

Q4

2025

Q1

2026

Company data, Sitagri and Kontali as of 31.03.202c. The Sitagri price is weighted based on NOAP harvest data

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Wide price span in China
  • Strong preferences for larger size fish in the Chinese market

    • Matches local taste and texture preference

    • Better yield and more efficient for manual processing

    • Better looking sashimi cuts

      EUR/kg

  • Resulting in significantly higher price sensitivity to weight variations than other markets

  • Q1 - All incl. average sales price compared to SUP 5+ kg:

    • NOAP - SUP 5+kg was 13% above Sitagri - SUP 5+kg

    • NOAP - All incl. was 1% above Sitagri index

7

Preference for larger size fish in China

- resulting in higher price sensitivity to weights

10.00

9.00

8.00

7.00

6.00

5.00

4.00

Q1 2026

Sitagri index

NOAP - All incl.

Sitagri - SUP 5+ kg

NOAP - SUP 5+ kg

Company data and Sitagri. The Sitagri price is weighted based on NOAP harvest data



Strengthening premium position and brand equity through channel validation and stakeholder engagement
  • From RAS to RAC - Nordic PureAtlantic Featured at Shanghai Culinary Pop-Up

    • Collaboration with renowned Shanghai restaurant underscoring

      China's growing appreciation for home-grown premium ingredients

  • Nordic Aqua Highly Recognized at Ningbo City Promotion Event

    • Nordic PureAtlantic showcased at Ningbo city promotion event in Shanghai to consulates and other international business stakeholders

  • Nordic PureAtlantic Chinese New Year Gift Box - Celebrating

    Tradition with Whole-Fish Utilization

    • Nordic Aqua introduced a limited edition of the Nordic PureAtlantic gift box, offering a meaningful and high-quality alternative to conventional Chinese New Year gifts



Nordic PureAtlantic featured at

Shanghai Culinary Pop-Up



Nordic PureAtlantic shines at Ningbo city

promotion event in Shanghai





Nordic PureAtlantic special edition gift box

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Compelling value proposition to local markets

Freshness

Unparalleled lead time to the market ensures a significantly fresher product than any competitive Atlantic Salmon.

Sustainability

The product holds the highest of quality when it comes to sustainability and traceability.

Safety

The product is produced in a fully controllable environment and is free from antibiotics, medicines, and parasites.

Agility

It is the only high quality, continuously supplied Atlantic Salmon produced in China.



Food Service

Retail



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Strategically located near Shanghai with proximity to high GDP per capita population

GDP per capita heatmap (USD)

Gaotang

- the ideal location for land-based

farming

  • Strategically located with proximity to core markets

    Beijing

    800 million consumers 12 hours

    • Highly attractive end-market for salmon

      • Higher income areas

      • Focus on health

      • Good availability

> USD 15,000

USD 10,000 - 15,000

< USD 10,000

Hongkong

Shanghai

Gaotang

100 million consumers 5 hours

  • Gaotang location offers benefits such as;

    • Suitable water quality

    • Access to energy at stable prices

    • Modern infrastructure

Source: Provincial Bureau of Statistics of China

10 Note: 1) Rabo Research Food & Agribusiness



Strong growth in imports of Atlantic salmon to China

- on track to exceed Alibaba's 2030 projection of 210,000 tonnes with new estimates pointing towards 300,000 tonnes by 2030

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

Annual import volume*

Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (1,000 tonnes)

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

Quarterly import 12 months rolling

Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (1,000 tonnes)

















Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

21 21 21 21

Q1 Q2

22 22

Q3 Q4

22 22

Q1 Q2 Q3

23 23 23

Q4 Q1

23 24

Q2 Q3

24 24

Q4 Q1 Q2

24 25 25

Q3 Q4 Q1

25 25 26

46,550 tonnes of fresh Atlantic salmon imported in Q1 2026

- an increase of 55% YoY



*Source - Chinese customs data

** Source - Alibaba Group

11 ***Pareto Securities - Figures includes import to Hong Kong

Imports of Atlantic salmon to China Q1 2026

Q1 - Market share per COO

Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (%)

Q1 - Total Import Volume

Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (tonnes)

9,717

16,065

30,202

9,083

6,839

46,550

11%

11%

10%

3%

24%

23%

22%

8%

11%

2%

12%

5%

7%

18%

9%

6%

20%

7%

7%

10%

8%

11%

9%

3%

64%

54%

65%

50%

54%

40%

12,651

19,342

22,532

29,991

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Norway United Kingdom Faroe Islands

Chile Australia Others

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Norway United Kingdom Faroe Islands Chile Australia Others

Norwegian imports of fresh Atlantic Salmon reached 30,202 tonnes in Q1 2026, up 88% YoY.

Volumes from Chile grew 147% YoY to 5,051 tonnes.



12 Source: Chinese customs data

Historic average import prices above EUR 10/kg

20.00

18.00

16.00

14.00

EUR/kg

12.00

10.00

8.00

6.00

4.00

2.00

Average import price per month

Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (EUR/kg). Volumes in tonnes

Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

18,000

16,000

14,000

12,000

Tonnes

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0.00 0

Total volume European Chile and Australia Average - European Average - Chile and Australia



Import price includes import duty

13 Source: Chinese customs data

Agenda

Highlights Market

Operations Project Financials

Summary C Outlook

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Farming in Q1
  • Strong biological performance

    • Good fish health, high survival rates and good fish appetite

    • Production from Stage 1 is at full run-rate

    • Stage 2 production also closing in on full run-rate production

  • Q1 biomass production of 2,161 tonnes

    • With the weighted average available tank capacity during Q1 2026, production was above full-run rate

    • Total biomass of 4,991 tonnes by quarter end

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      Production, tonnes (LW)

      2,500

      2,000

      1,500

      1,000

      500

      0

      Q4-24 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26

      Biomass, tonnes (LW)

      5,000

      4,000

      3,000

      2,000

      1,000

      0

      Q4-24 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26

      Company data as of 31.03.202c



      Production status

      - Stable production of premium quality fish

      KPI's from start*

Net production, LW

> 12,100

tonnes

Mortality from 150 g

All batches

~ 5%

Harvest, HOG

> 4,300

tonnes

Average harvest weight, KG

> 4.2 HOG

(5.1 LW)

Superior share, %

G7%



*Company data as of 27.05.202c

Agenda

Highlights Market Operations

Project

Financials Summary C Outlook

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Stage 2

- close to completion

  • Bring total annual capacity to 8,000 tonnes

  • First inlay of eggs was completed in Q3 2024

  • All on-growing RAS units are now in operation, remaining is only some auxiliary systems

  • On schedule for first harvest in September 2026

  • Revised capex estimate to EUR 65 million, down 16% from previous EUR 77 million

    • Benefiting from close collaboration with AKVA Group and other

      suppliers

    • Standardizing RAS units

    • Good project management

  • EUR 49.8 million of Stage 2 capex accrued by the end of Q1

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Further growth potential

Stage 3: +12,000 MT

Pending investment decision

Stage 1: 4,000 MT

Operational since 2022

Optional Stage 4

Potential for +30,000 MT

Stage 2: 4,000 MT

Construction ongoing

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Agenda

Highlights Market Operations Project

Financials

Summary C Outlook

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Financial review

(figures in EUR 1000)

Q1 2026

Q1 2025

Revenue

6,008

2,2G7

Operating EBITDA1)

920

75

Operating EBIT2)

-529

-1,361

EBIT

3,643

-1,878

Profit/loss before tax

3,627

-4,982

Profit/loss for the period

2,888

-4,267

Net cash flow

-6,804

-8,000

Cash

4,701

10,044

Total assets

186,756

153,109

Equity

109,949

81,629

Harvested tonnes, HOG

771

199

Other harvested tonnes, WFE

0

99

Operating EBIT/kg3)

-0.69

-4.57

Equity ratio4)

59%

53%

Net interest-bearing debt5)

31,568

16,602

  • Sales in Q1 2026 of EUR 6.0 million (EUR 2.3 million)

    • Recaptured price premium position compared to Sitagri index price

    • 13% premium for SUP 5+ kg

    • Average harvest weights on parts of the volume being deviant to optimal

      weights for the Chinese market

  • Released cost from stock at EUR 4.8 million (EUR 1.7 million), equivalent to EUR 6.3/kg (EUR 6.0/kg)

    • Down EUR 2.7/kg compared to Q4 2025, due to good growth for several months

    • Expected to decrease further during 2026

  • Investments in PPE amounted of EUR 1.2 million (EUR 4.9 million)

  • Biomass of EUR 35.4 million (EUR 19.7 million) at quarter end, including fair value adjustment of EUR 8.6 million (EUR 2.2 million)

  • Equity ratio as of 31 March at 59% (53%)

21 Figures for the corresponding period in 2025 in brackets

Key Figures

  1. Operating EBITDA = EBITDA excl. fair value adjustments

  2. Operating EBIT = EBIT excl. fair value adjustments

  3. Operating EBIT/kg = EBIT excl. fair value adjustments/harvested tonnes, HOG + Other harvested tonnes, WFE

  4. Equity ratio = Equity / Total assets

  5. Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) = Long- and short-term interest-bearing debt - Cash and cash equivalents



Transformational capitalisation and financing

Long-term financing by Chinese bank syndicate

  • Strategic and long-term local ownership accelerate strategy execution towards 20,000 tonnes

  • Strategic and operational synergies

  • Local support and access to competence in Bio marine university/academic institutions

  • Refinancing of existing debt

  • Local financial base in RMB

  • Potential for IPO of Nordic Aqua Ningbo in

China/HK will be considered

- offering substantial benefits for Nordic Aqua

Equity injection into Nordic Aqua Ningbo by two

reputable Chinese investors

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Bank financing in Nordic Aqua Ningbo
  • Concluded an agreement with syndicate of local banks, strengthening NOAP's financial platform and strategic position in China

  • Syndicate credit facilities of up to RMB 585 million (EUR

    ~70m) at competitive terms and conditions

    • RMB 385 million/EUR 46 million in long-debt to finance Stage 2 and repay previous short-term loans

      • RMB 272 million/EUR 33 drawn end of Q1

    • Working capital facility of up to RMB 200 million/EUR 24 million to

      support ramp-up phase

      • Expected to be completed in 2026

    • The preliminary agreement comprises financing of Stage 3

      • Subject to certain milestones and conditions

  • Repayment of existing short-term credits during Q1

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    Agenda

    Highlights Market Operations Project

    Financials

    Summary s Outlook

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    Outlook - Q2 2026 and FY 2026
  • Market - Continued strong momentum in April 2026 - on track to

    exceed Alibaba's 2030 projection of 210,000 tonnes

  • Harvest Q2 - 1,000-1,200 tonnes HOG with superior share above 95% and average weights of approx. 4.5 kg HOG

  • Harvest FY - 5,000-6,000 tonnes HOG

  • Price - Expect improved price realisation from Q2, driven by higher global prices and increased harvest weights should improve price realization from Q2 2026

  • Cost - Released cost from stock at EUR 6.3/kg expected to

    decrease further during 2026

  • Production - Stage 2 production is gradually increasing and expected to reach full run-rate in H2 2026, with first harvest in September

  • Financing - The Working Capital Facility is partly subscribed and

    is expected to be completed within 2026

  • Project - Subject to final investment decision, construction of Stage 3 can start late 2026/early 2027

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    Summary of Q1 2025
  • Market - Featured at Shanghai Culinary Pop-up and recognized at Ningbo City promotion event

  • Financials - Operating EBIT was positive for March and

    Operating EBIT for Q1 ended at EUR -0.5 million

  • Harvest - 771 tonnes HOG with superior share of 95% and average harvest weight of 4.4 kg HOG

  • Production - 2,161 tonnes bringing biomass to 4,991

    tonnes at quarter end

  • Financing - Entered local equity and debt partnerships, enabling acceleration of strategy execution towards 20,000 tonnes annual capacity

  • Project - Stage 2 is close to completion and detailed

engineering has commenced for Stage 3

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Investor Contacts

Tom Johan Austrheim

CFO, NOAP tel:+47 982 09 873

tom@nordicaquapartners.com

Ragnar Joensen CEO, NOAP tel:+298 599112

ragnar@nordicaquapartners.com

Thank you

Next events:

  • Half-yearly report 2026, 27 August 2026



    Appendix

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    Profit s Loss

    (figures in EUR 1000)

    Q1 2026

    Q1 2025

    Revenue

    6,008

    2,297

    Purchase of goods

    -4,837

    -1,336

    Change in inventory and biological assets (at

    cost)

    4,778

    3,715

    Other operating income

    0

    0

    Other external expenses

    -3,441

    -2,783

    Staff costs

    -1,588

    -1,818

    Depreciations

    -1,449

    -1,436

    Operating EBIT

    -52G

    -1,361

    Fair Value of Biological Assets

    4,172

    -517

    EBIT

    3,643

    -1,878

    Net financials

    -16

    -3,104

    Profit/loss before tax

    3,627

    -4,G82

    Income tax expense

    -739

    715

    Profit/loss for the period

    2,888

    -4,267

    Operating EBIT/kg

    -0.69

    -4.57

    Earnings per share - Basic (EUR)

    0.10

    -0.20

    • Sales in Q1 2026 of EUR 6.0 million (EUR 2.3 million)

      • Recaptured price premium position compared to Sitagri index price

      • 13% premium for SUP 5+ kg

      • Average harvest weights on parts of the volume being deviant to

        optimal weights for the Chinese market

    • Released cost from stock at EUR 4.8 million (EUR 1.7 million), equivalent to EUR 6.3/kg (EUR 6.0/kg)

      • Down EUR 2.7/kg compared to Q4 2025, due to good growth for several months

      • Expected to decrease further during 2026

    • Operating EBIT of EUR -0.5 million (EUR -1.4 million)

      • Operating EBIT was positive for March

    • Net financials at EUR -0.0 million in Q1 2026

      (EUR -3.1 million)

      • Mainly related to financial expenses and offset by exchange rate deviations

    • Result for the period ended at EUR 2.9 million (EUR -4.3 million)

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Financial Position

(figures in EUR 1000)

31.03.2026

31.03.2025

Assets

Assets under construction

40,465

16,924

Property, plant C equipment

54,668

57,972

Right of Use assets

32,926

34,387

Deferred tax assets

7,559

3,685

Financial assets

1,260

6,314

Total non-current assets

136,878

11G,282

Biological assets (Biomass)

35,419

19,709

Inventory

673

453

Receivables

2,141

322

Other current receivables

6,944

3,299

Cash and cash equivalents

4,701

10,044

Total current assets

4G,878

33,827

Total assets

186,756

153,10G

Equity and liabilities

Share capital

1,839

1,839

Other equity

91,679

79,790

Total equity

10G,G4G

81,62G

Deferred tax liabilities

1,882

486

Long-term interest-bearing debt

34,252

22,641

Long-term leasing debt

33,691

34,496

Total non-current liabilities

6G,825

57,623

Short-term interest-bearing debt

2,017

4,005

Short-term leasing debt

414

402

Trade payables

4,135

8,936

Other current liabilities

416

514

Total current liabilities

6,G82

13,857

Total liabilities

76,807

71,480

Total equity and liabilities

186,756

153,10G

Equity ratio

59%

53%

  • Total assets of EUR 187 million (EUR 153 million), increase mainly from investments in PPE and building biomass

  • Biomass of EUR 35.4 million (EUR 19.7 million) at quarter end, including fair value adjustment of EUR 8.6 million (EUR 2.2 million)

  • Equity ratio as of 31 March at 59% (53%)

  • Interest-bearing debt in total of EUR 36.3 million (EUR 26.6 million)

    • Increase from additional drawdown from new Stage 2 loan and

      repaying previous short-term credit facilities

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      Cash Flow
  • Net cash flow from operations in Q1 2026 amounted to

    (figures in EUR 1000)

    Q1 2026

    Q1 2025

    Cash flow from operating activities

    EBIT

    3,643

    -1,878

    Adjustments

    -262

    1,100

    Changes in working capital

    -14,293

    -1,003

    Net cash flow from operating activities

    -10,G12

    -1,781

    Cash flow from investment activities

    Payments for fixed assets and other capitalizations

    -1,176

    -4,914

    Net cash flow from investment activities

    -1,176

    -4,G14

    Net cash flow from financing activities

    5,284

    -1,305

    Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    -6,804

    -8,000

    Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the

    period

    11,505

    18,044

    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

    4,701

    10,044

    Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD)

    31,568

    16,602

    EUR -10.9 million (EUR -1.8 million)

    • Mainly related to building biomass and change in trade payables

  • Net cash flow from investments in Q1 2026 amounted to EUR -1.2 million (EUR -4.9 million)

    • All related to PPE

  • Net cash flow from financing in Q1 2026 amounted to EUR 5.3 million (EUR -1.3 million)

    • Mainly related to additional drawdown from new Stage 2 loan combined with repaying previous short-term credit facility

  • Net cash flow in Q1 2026 amounted to EUR -6.8 million (EUR -8.0 million)

  • Cash at the end of Q1 2026 was EUR 4.7 million (EUR million 10.0)

  • NIBD was EUR 31.6 million (EUR 16.6 million) at the end of Q1 2026

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Investor Contacts

Tom Johan Austrheim

CFO, NOAP tel:+47 982 09 873

tom@nordicaquapartners.com

Ragnar Joensen CEO, NOAP tel:+298 599112

ragnar@nordicaquapartners.com



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