SalMar-backed Icelandic salmon farmer Arnarlax raised NOK 200 million ($23.9 million/€20.7 million) in new capital to fund its future growth plans, SalMar announced in its second quarter presentation Thursday.

"In order to realize further growth for the company, there has been a need to strengthen the company's capital base," SalMar said.

Following the rights issue, Salmar has an indirect holding in the company of just under 42 percent.