An anonymous director reports

HIGH LINER FOODS ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF AUDITOR FOR FISCAL 2025

High Liner Foods Inc. has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the external auditor of the company. The appointment follows a comprehensive request for proposal (RFP) process for the 2025 external audit engagement of the company.

As part of the company's commitment to best corporate governance practices and given Ernst & Young LLP's long tenure as High Liner Foods' external auditor, the audit committee of the board of directors initiated the RFP process in 2024. After careful consideration, on the advice of the audit committee, the board selected PwC based on its technology, audit approach, audit team and independence.

In connection with the RFP, the board has accepted the resignation of Ernst & Young, and the company extends its gratitude for Ernst & Young's expertise and quality audit services provided to the company over many years.

The company confirms that there have been no reservations in Ernst & Young's reports for the two most recently completed financial years and there are no reportable events, as the term is defined in National Instrument 51-102 -- Continuous Disclosure Obligations.

In accordance with NI 51-102, the notice of change of auditor, together with the required letters from Ernst & Young and PwC, has been reviewed and approved by the audit committee and has been filed on SEDAR+.

About High Liner Foods Inc.

High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. High Liner Foods' retail branded products are sold throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine and Catch of the Day labels, and are available in most grocery and club stores. The company also sells branded products to restaurants and institutions under the High Liner, Mirabel, Icelandic Seafood and FPI labels, and is a major supplier of private-label value-added seafood products to North American food retailers and food-service distributors.