Xoma AB, a leading Foodtech company with innovative solutions in seaweed cultivation, has entered into a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Dutch Seaweed Group, a company specializing in cultivating and selling seaweed. The collaboration focuses on developing and delivering an advanced seaweed cultivation facility based on Xoma's unique CLAS technology, with planned delivery in the fall of 2025.

Establishing the Future of Seaweed Cultivation

Xoma AB and Dutch Seaweed Group share the vision of contributing to a more sustainable future through large-scale and efficient seaweed cultivation. Through this collaboration, the Dutch Seaweed Group aims to strengthen its production capacity and continue expanding its presence in the European market. In addition year-around cultivation (and sales) of seaweed will become a reality. Xoma AB's CLAS technology, which reduces water and energy consumption and eliminates the need for emission permits, is a central component of this facility. In addition

A Strategic Partnership

During the fall of 2024, Xoma AB and Dutch Seaweed Group will work together to specify the technical and operational details of the facility. The goal is to reach a final agreement by the first quarter 2025. Xoma AB is responsible for providing technical expertise and leading the facility's construction, while Dutch Seaweed Group is responsible for managing the operational aspects.

• "We are pleased to announce this partnership with Dutch Seaweed Group, a company that shares our passion for sustainability and innovation. This collaboration is an important step in our growth journey and confirms the potential of our CLAS technology," says Isac Andersson, CEO of Xoma AB.
• "We look forward to working with Xoma AB to develop a facility that not only meets our production goals but also supports our commitment to sustainability," says Alwin B. Kool, CEO of Dutch Seaweed Group.

About Xoma AB

Xoma AB is a food company based in Sweden that has developed groundbreaking technology for sustainable seaweed cultivation. The company focuses on offering innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of the food, health & care and cosmetics industries.

About Dutch Seaweed Group

Dutch Seaweed Group is a leading player in seaweed cultivation in Europe, focusing on delivering high-quality seaweed to food, food-additives and health & care markets.

For more information, please contact:

Xoma AB
Isac Andersson, CEO
Email: isac@xoma.se
Phone: +46 (0) 70-547 33 01
www.xoma.se

Dutch Seaweed Group
Alwin B. Kool, CEO
Email:  alwink@dutchseaweedgroup.com
www.dutchseaweedgroup.com

This contains such information that Xoma AB is obliged to make public according to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was provided through the agency of the above contact person for publication on 2 September 2024.