Desert Control H1 FY26 EBITDA loss widens to NOK 35.1 million; operating expenses rise 8% to NOK 37 million

• Desert Control posted an EBITDA loss of NOK 35.1 million in H1 2026; operating expenses rose 8% to NOK 37 million.
• Cash stood at NOK 18 million at June 30, 2026; remained debt-free, with rights offering proceeds expected to extend runway into Q3 2027.
• Maintained 2026 revenue guidance of $2 million, with most revenue expected in Q3–Q4 as pilots convert to commercial contracts.
• Completed 42 tier-one customer pilots year-to-date; took delivery of a new production unit in June and completed field trials in July.
• CEO James Thomas cited intense H1 activity; highlighted romaine lettuce studies showing yield improvements exceeding 30% after LNC application.

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