Resignation of officer – David Whyte, COO

30 July 2018 Market update Resignation of Senior Manager In accordance with NZX Listing Rule 10.6.1(d) New Zealand King Salmon (NZX and ASX: NZK) advises that Chief Operating Officer David Whyte has resigned. New Zealand King Salmon CEO and Managing Director Grant Rosewarne commented, "on behalf of the Board and the whole New Zealand King Salmon team, I thank David for the outstanding contribution he has made to our company. His experience has been valuable in continuing to improve fish performance, and in developing our future farming vision. We are disappointed to see him leave and wish him all the best for the future." David leaves New Zealand for family reasons, and his last day with the Company will be 9 October 2018. New Zealand King Salmon has commenced an executive search to replace Mr Whyte and will provide a further market update in due course. Ends Contacts: Grant Rosewarne, CEO and Managing Director Mobile: +64 (0) 27 246 0980, email grant.rosewarne@kingsalmon.co.nz About New Zealand King Salmon New Zealand King Salmon is the world's largest aquaculture producer of the premium King salmon species. We operate under our four key brands: Ora King, Regal, Southern Ocean, and Omega Plus, as well as the New Zealand King Salmon label. We have been growing and selling salmon to consumers for more than 30 years. Today we employ around 500 people. New Zealand investors make up a significant percentage of the ownership of NZ King Salmon and the communities of Marlborough, Nelson Bays and Tasman are well represented, with more than 400 of the 2,600 shareholders from Top of the South. More information can be found at www.kingsalmon.co.nz End CA:00321447 For:NZK Type:ADMIN Time:2018-07-30 14:44:14