AgriMarine Holdings Inc. Q Stock Symbol: FSH

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1 AgriMarine Holdings Inc. Q Stock Symbol: FSH

2 A new era in sustainable fish farming We are committed to sustainably producing premium farmed fish Lois Lake Steelhead Salmon 2

3 Clean technology for a clean environment We farm our fish in our proprietary, semi-closed floating tanks 3

4 About AgriMarine Canadian-based AgriMarine is a producer of sustainable fin fish. The Company utilizes its proprietary, clean aquaculture technology to create an optimal fish rearing environment with economic and environmental benefits to meet the growing demands for healthy and sustainable food sources. The Company s mission is to build a global portfolio of fish farms utilizing its clean rearing technology. AgriMarine recently completed the acquisition of West Coast Fishculture (Lois Lake) Ltd. which is the Company s flagship Steelhead farm in British Columbia. AgriMarine also owns and operates a salmon and trout farm in China. Both farms are wholly-owned subsidiaries of AgriMarine Industries Inc. 4

5 Company Structure Board of Directors Horst Hueniken Orest Zajcew Robert P. Leckie Sean Wilton

6 Aquaculture: Relieving pressure on wild stocks 84% of global marine fish stocks are now fully exploited, over-exploited or depleted Overfishing and habitat destruction are putting many species on the brink of extinction Aquaculture is filling the supply gap and is set to overtake capture fisheries Fisheries and Aquaculture Department - FAO 6

7 Meeting the increased demand for protein Aquaculture is a high growth, $100 billion market and is the fastest growing category in animal proteins Industry growth of 8.8% year over year since 1980 Aquaculture output expected to rise 33% over the next decade More than 50% of the world s seafood is produced by aquaculture Declining wild fish stocks, increasing demand for sustainable fish production and greater consumer awareness of the challenges and limitations of current aquaculture techniques are the key drivers for new, innovative aquaculture systems and technology. AgriMarine uses its environmentally friendly systems to produce premium salmon products. Our systems improve our ability to control the husbandry environment to produce a sustainable, premium fish. Higher incomes in developing nations leading to increased demand for protein Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2012

8 Providing an inflation-protected investment Growing Demand Constrains Outlook Food security is at the forefront of global issues arable land is limited, leading to finite production. Aquaculture is efficient, and efficient resource use is critical to meeting demands of rapidly growing world population. Population growth and rising per capita GDP Growing demand in developing markets for healthy and highly-efficient animal proteins Increasing limitations faced by land-based animal protein production. Land and freshwater use Capital intensive business Investments in sustainable aquaculture are deemed to provide inflation protection and a long-term fundamental focus. 8

9 AgriMarine System Technology Key features of the technology Energy efficiency with low head, high flow pump Semi-Closed system for effective management of rearing environment Able to operate in fresh and salt water environments in any temperature Risk mitigation from algae and low dissolved oxygen events Adjustable intake depth for source water temperature control Integrated oxygen supplementation and control systems Disease mitigation from sea lice and other pathogens Improved feed utilization Ideally suited for post-smolt production Technology tested and proven for salmon and trout; also suitable for sea bream, sea bass, barramundi, sable fish, sturgeon and other species Outfitted with our proprietary Nutrient Recovery System which turns potentially deleterious waste into feedstock for the production of high value organic fertilizers 9

10 BC Farm: West Coast Fishculture The acquisition of West Coast Fishculture (Lois Lake) Ltd. Was completed on December 6, WCFC is a British Columbia-based Steelhead salmon producer, established in the 1970 s Lois Lake Steelhead brand sold to the Harmony Group (Cactus Club Café Restaurants, Earls Restaurants, Joey s), Glowbal Group of Restaurants (Glowbal, Italian Kitchen), Milestones Restaurants, Costco stores. Also featured in a number of top Vancouver restaurants. Lois Lake Steelhead is recommended as ocean-friendly by the Vancouver Aquarium s Ocean Wise Program. Secondary revenue stream from its fertilizer sales program -fish waste nutrients are converted into Simply Fish Soil Amendment 10

11 Tank Installation at West Coast Fishculture AgriMarine is assembling and installing 4 AgriMarine System tanks at West Coast Fishculture Steelhead farm in

12 Benxi Farm, China Project Highlights Producing Steelhead, Chinook, Coho 6 AgriMarine System tanks installed Capable of year round operation 100%-owned farm and fish hatchery with capacity of 2.4 million ova Benxi salmon are sold directly to local restaurants Local Production Advantage Virtually no domestic commercial production due to climatic limitations or site restrictions In the fresh fish business, the Company has the advantages of reduced transportation costs, no duties and import taxes Steelhead Trout Chinook Salmon Coho Salmon 12

13 For further information please contact: Sean Wilton President and CEO O: M: Suite West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6E 2Y3 Safe Harbour Statement: The information set forth in this document contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this document, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this document contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements that are preceded by, followed by, or that include such words as estimate, anticipate, believe, plan, intend, expect, may or should or similar statements are forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties for the Company include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with the impact of general economic conditions in countries in which the Company conducts business, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, the continuation and development of key customer and supplier relationships, and the availability of high quality, qualified personnel and management. Other risks include but are not limited to factors affecting development and expansion activities generally including access to capital to meet all of the Company s financial requirements, and the Company s ability to control costs. There can be no assurance that the Company s efforts will succeed and the Company will ultimately achieve sustained commercial success. These forward looking statements are made as of the date of this document, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this document are reasonable, there can be no assurance those beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. The information contained in this document has been prepared by management of the Company who takes full responsibility for its contents. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction. 13