Salmon Evolution ASA: Update on operational status at Indre Harøy

29 Apr 2023 17:35 CEST

As disclosed in the trading update on 11 April 2023, Salmon Evolution ASA
("Salmon Evolution" or the "Company", OSE: SALME) is planning to start
harvesting of batch 2 at Indre Harøy in May with the entire batch planned
harvested during the second quarter.

The Company is currently experiencing increased mortality levels in selected
fish groups. As per 29 April 2023 the aggregated mortality level for each batch
ranges from 0.3% - 7.9%. The reason for the increased mortality is relating to
gill health, suspected to be caused by external pathogens.

The Company is investigating the root cause and taking precautionary steps to
mitigate the situation, including increased UV dosage on intake water. The
facility is otherwise operating under stable conditions with relevant water
quality parameters at normal levels.

Summary of biomass situation:

· Batch 2: Current biomass is estimated to more than 800 tonnes (LW) with an
average weight of approximately 4 kg (LW). Harvesting is planned to commence
shortly with the full batch expected to be harvested by early June at the
latest.
· Batch 3: Currently split into two fish groups with an average weight of
around 1.6 kg (LW).  One of the fish groups is currently experiencing increased
mortality.
· Batch 4: Currently split into two fish groups. Low accumulated mortality,
but at increased levels for the smallest group.
· Batch 5: Normal feeding and low mortality levels.

The Company plans to stock five additional batches during 2023 of which the next
two batches are planned stocked during the second quarter. Depending on the
future performance of the existing batches and any potential decisions to
commence early harvest at suboptimal weights, expected timing for phase 1 steady
state production volume may be delayed from late Q3 2023 to late Q4 2023.

As to the financial impact of the situation, batch 2 is still expected to
generate substantial revenues upon harvest and sale. Furthermore, any harvest of
fish at suboptimal weights is also expected to generate revenues.

For further information, contact:

Trond Håkon Schaug-Pettersen
CEO, Salmon Evolution
+47 911 91 327

Odd Frode Roaldsnes
CCO, Salmon Evolution
+47 918 05 687

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU
Market Abuse Regulation, and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant
to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange
announcement was published by Hans Petter Mortveit, Finance Manager in Salmon
Evolution ASA, on 29 April 2023 at 17:35 (Oslo time).

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