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
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AgendaHighlights
Market Operations Project FinancialsSummary C Outlook
5
Harvest and sales in Q1800
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
Beijing800 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
HongkongShanghai
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 2026Q1 - 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 IslandsChile Australia Others
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Norway United Kingdom Faroe Islands Chile Australia OthersNorwegian 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/kg20.00
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 AustraliaImport price includes import duty
13 Source: Chinese customs data
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Operations Project FinancialsSummary 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
AgendaHighlights Market Operations
ProjectFinancials 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
FinancialsSummary 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
Operating EBITDA = EBITDA excl. fair value adjustments
Operating EBIT = EBIT excl. fair value adjustments
Operating EBIT/kg = EBIT excl. fair value adjustments/harvested tonnes, HOG + Other harvested tonnes, WFE
Equity ratio = Equity / Total assets
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
Equity injection into Nordic Aqua Ningbo by two
reputable Chinese investors
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Bank financing in Nordic Aqua NingboConcluded 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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Financials
Summary s Outlook24
Outlook - Q2 2026 and FY 2026Market - 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 2025Market - 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 youNext events:
Half-yearly report 2026, 27 August 2026
Appendix28
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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