OSLO, NORWAY - 22 August 2024 - Circa Group AS (stock symbol: CIRCA) announced
its second quarter results today. A webinar will be held at 08.30 CET (details
below).

Progress related to the site works and equipment deliveries from suppliers to
site have continued for the ReSoluteTM project. Further site works and project
progress are now pending funding and the environmental permit.

The funding process efforts have continued through the second quarter with
management investigating all options for a solution.

The environmental permitting process continues with strong local authority
support. The public consultation is planned to start in Q3 with the expectation
that the environmental permit will be received during Q4 2024.

This quarter saw a continued management focus on commercial activities aimed at
partnership with distributors, end customers and contract manufacturers. 

Q2 also saw the arrival of a new CFO. Erik Berger joined Circa in April and
succeeded the previous CFO on June 1st. 

Circa Group AS CEO Bertel Karlstedt said: "The company's increased focus on high
value applications and specialty chemicals facilitates a strong business case
for the future of Circa Group AS with the ResoluteTM unit in France in operation.
The funding process is challenging and needs to find its solution."

For further information, please access the complete Q2 report:
https://circa-group.com/stock- announcements

To join the Q2 results webinar please copy and paste this link into your web
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About Circa
Established in 2006, Circa Group converts sustainable, non-food biomass into
advanced bio- based chemicals with its proprietary FuracellTM process. Its
developing product portfolio includes flavours, biopolymers, and bio-solvents
including CyreneTM. By creating renewable chemicals from cellulose, Circa is
extracting value from non-food biomass and addressing a gap in the market by
providing bio-based, less carbon intensive alternatives, contributing to a more
circular economy.
https://circa-group.com
 

Investor Contact
Erik Berger
Chief Financial Officer Circa Group AS
erik.berger@circa-group.com 
Tel: +47 908 55 033