Hamilton, Bermuda, 28 July, 2025 – Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ: GOGL & Euronext Oslo Børs: GOGL) ("Golden Ocean") and CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext Brussels: CMBT) ("CMB.TECH") on 28 May 2025, where a merger between Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH was announced (the "Merger"). Assuming timely fulfillment of the relevant closing conditions, the parties aim to complete the Merger as soon as possible after the Golden Ocean Special General Meeti ...

Core Viewpoint - CMB.TECH is progressing with a stock-for-stock merger with Golden Ocean Group, aiming to create one of the largest diversified maritime groups globally, with a combined fleet of approximately 250 vessels [1][8]. Merger Structure and Details - The merger involves Golden Ocean merging into CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMB.TECH, with an exchange ratio of 0.95 CMB.TECH shares for each Golden Ocean share [2]. - CMB.TECH plans to issue approximately 95,952,934 new ordinary shares as part of the merger consideration [2]. Corporate Approvals - Golden Ocean will hold a special general meeting on August 19, 2025, to vote on the merger agreement and related transactions [4]. - Both the supervisory board of CMB.TECH and the board of directors of Golden Ocean have unanimously approved the merger, which does not require CMB.TECH shareholder approval [5]. Ownership Structure Post-Merger - After the merger, CMB.TECH shareholders will own approximately 70% of the total issued share capital, while Golden Ocean shareholders will own about 30% [6]. Regulatory Approvals - CMB.TECH received antitrust clearance from the German Bundeskartellamt on June 26, 2025, and the SEC declared the registration statement effective on July 16, 2025 [9]. Timeline and Trading - The merger is expected to be completed shortly after the Golden Ocean special general meeting, with new shares anticipated to begin trading on August 20, 2025 [7]. Company Profiles - CMB.TECH operates over 160 vessels, including crude oil tankers and offshore wind vessels, and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium [13]. - Golden Ocean specializes in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes and has a fleet of over 90 vessels with a capacity of approximately 13.7 million deadweight tonnes [15].

Q1 2019 Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI Pool was $35,195 per day, compared to $18,725 in Q1 2018[8] - VLCC average time charter rate was $27,630 per day[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $27,380 per day, compared to $14,000 in Q1 2018[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate was $32,680 per day[8] - In Q1 so far, VLCC 535% fixed at around $26500 per day[12] - In Q1 so far, Suezmax 493% fixed at around $18000 per day[12] Financial Performance - Revenue increased to $232589 thousand in Q1 2019 from $98136 thousand in Q1 2018[13] - Net profit for the period was $19526 thousand in Q1 2019, compared to a loss of $39091 thousand in Q1 2018[13] - Result after taxation per share was $009 in Q1 2019, compared to $(025) in Q1 2018[13] - Cash increased to $1785 million in Mar-19 from $1730 million in Dec-18[15] Market Signals - US crude export outlook shows potential for growth to 2022[18] - Correlation between Euronav share price and new build VLCC value is 84%[25] - Demand 3% Supply 3% - VLCC $35K Q4 & Q1[26] Liquidity and Leverage - Liquidity increased to $785 million[17] - Leverage is 462% marked to market[16]

Q2 2019 Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in the TI Pool was $23,218 per day, compared to $16,751 in Q2 2018[8] - VLCC average time charter rate was $27,165 per day, compared to $34,976 in Q2 2018[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $17,217 per day, compared to $12,883 in Q2 2018[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate was $30,375 per day, compared to $20,882 in Q2 2018[8] - The company bought back shares totaling $29 million (13 cents per share) during the first half of the year[12] - A dividend of $0.06 per share for the first half of 2019 will be paid in October 2019[12] - For Q3, 65% of VLCC capacity has been fixed at approximately $20,600 per day[12] - For Q3, 58% of Suezmax capacity has been fixed at approximately $15,800 per day[12] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first semester of 2019 was $401.936 million, compared to $202.748 million in the first semester of 2018[13] - The company experienced a net loss of $38.556 million in Q2 2019, compared to a net loss of $51.602 million in Q2 2018[13] - Cash increased to $203.6 million in June 2019, compared to $173.0 million in December 2018[14] - Total liquidity increased to $858 million, including an undrawn secured revolving facility of $634 million and an undrawn unsecured credit line of $20 million[14, 16] Market Outlook and Themes - The company anticipates constructive large crude tanker market fundamentals into the winter[12] - VLCC ordering is near 5-year lows, indicating restricted contracting in large tankers[20, 21] - IMO 2020 disruption is expected to impact the market in the second half of 2019, with retrofitting potentially reducing fleet days by 3-5%[23]

Q3 2019 Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool was $25,036, compared to $17,773 in Q3 2018[8] - VLCC average time charter rate was $32,790, compared to $31,374 in Q3 2018[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $17,121, compared to $14,919 in Q3 2018[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate was $29,884, compared to $29,624 in Q3 2018[8] - Very strong start to Q4 with VLCC rates booked at $60,900 per day so far[11] - For Q4, Euronav has 90% of trading fleet exposed to spot market[11] - Outlook for Q4 shows VLCC 60% fixed at around $60,900 per day and Suezmax 48% fixed at around $27,300 per day[11] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter of 2019 was $175,287 thousand[12] - Net loss for the period was $22,903 thousand[12] - Loss per share was $0.11[13] - Cash position was $183.7 million as of September 2019[14] - Leverage is at 44% marked to market[15] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company will pay quarterly dividends starting in 2020[11] - Active commercial consolidation with over 70 VLCCs on one platform from 2020[17] - IMO induced storage provides catalyst for freight rates[18] - Euronav is actively preparing for IMO 2020 by purchasing LSFO[26, 27]

Financial Performance Highlights - In Q4 2019, the average spot rate for VLCCs in the TI pool was $61,700 per day, while the average time charter rate was $35,700 per day[8] - For Suezmax vessels, the average spot rate in Q4 2019 was $41,800 per day, and the average time charter rate was $29,300 per day[8] - The company's revenue for Q4 2019 was $355.154 million, compared to $236.107 million in Q4 2018[12] - Full year 2019 revenue reached $932.377 million, a significant increase from $600.024 million in 2018[12] - Net profit for Q4 2019 was $160.801 million, a substantial improvement from $279 in Q4 2018[12] - Full year 2019 net profit was $118.868 million, compared to a loss of $110.070 million in 2018[12] Q1 2020 Outlook - For Q1 2020, approximately 60% of VLCC days have been fixed at around $89,200 per day[11] - For Q1 2020, approximately 51% of Suezmax days have been fixed at around $57,500 per day[11] Balance Sheet & Leverage - The company's leverage, based on book value, is at 44%[14] - Cash reserves stand at $297 million as of December 2019, compared to $173 million in December 2018[13] Market Dynamics & IMO 2020 - The company anticipates constructive crude tanker market fundamentals for 2020[11] - The company notes that the reduction of fuel spreads and built-in protection mechanisms[16]

Financial Performance Highlights - The company's revenue for Q1 2020 was $416.7 million, a significant increase compared to $232.6 million in Q1 2019[12] - Net income for Q1 2020 reached $225 million, substantially higher than the $19.5 million reported in Q1 2019[15, 12] - Fuel procurement project resulted in $17.5 million savings in Q1 2020, impacting VLCC rates by $5,000 per day[14] - Dividends totaling $1.08 per share will be paid in June[11] Fleet and Market Dynamics - Average spot rates for VLCCs in Q1 2020 were $72,750 per day, compared to $35,195 in Q1 2019[8] - Average spot rates for Suezmax vessels in Q1 2020 were $59,250 per day, versus $27,380 in Q1 2019[8] - For Q2, 71% of VLCC days were fixed at approximately $95,000 per day, and 57% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $65,400 per day[11] - 125 VLCCs are currently used for storage, including 65 taken for market storage in April and 38 Iranian VLCCs[31] Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation - The company's cash position increased to $312.2 million in March 2020 from $297 million in December 2019[17] - Mandatory debt repayment for Q1 2020 was $28 million, with a $69 million reduction in the Revolving Credit Facility (RCF)[19] - $100 million was allocated towards the purchase of 4 VLCC resales[19] Future Market Outlook - The company anticipates a potential storage draw in the mid-term, with two scenarios: a quick draw if contango persists, or a slow draw if backwardation occurs[32] - The company notes that 26% of the VLCC fleet is over 15 years old, suggesting a potential for fleet resizing[35]

Q2 2020 Highlights - Q3 2020至今，VLCC 48%的租船业务以大约每天60300美元的价格成交[8] - Q3 2020至今，Suezmax 48%的租船业务以大约每天36500美元的价格成交[8] - Q2 2020 VLCC 平均即期汇率（spot rate）为每天81500美元，而2019年同期为每天23250美元[8] - Q2 2020 VLCC 平均期租汇率（time charter rate）为每天39250美元，而2019年同期为每天27250美元[8] - Q2 2020 Suezmax 平均即期汇率为每天60750美元，而2019年同期为每天17250美元[8] - Q2 2020 Suezmax 平均期租汇率为每天29750美元，而2019年同期为每天30500美元[8] - 公司将季度净收入的80%返还给股东，包括通过股票回购1亿美元和现金分红9600万美元[11] Financial Performance - Q2 2020 收入为434691000美元[14] - Q2 2020 净利润为259631000美元[14] - 截至2020年6月，公司拥有11亿美元的可用流动资金，包括现金和循环信贷[20] Market Outlook - VLCC 船队中有20%的船只船龄超过15年，在未来7个季度面临检验[26] - 截至2022年第一季度末，有147艘船龄超过15年的VLCC需要进行特殊检验[27]

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2020 was $241 million[16], a significant increase compared to the year-to-date revenue of $5772 million in 2019[14] - Net income for Q3 2020 reached $462 million[16], a substantial turnaround from a loss of $419 million year-to-date in 2019[14] - Euronav's leverage stands at 358% of book value, with available liquidity of $12 billion[19] Fleet and Operations - VLCC average spot pool rate was $42000 per day in Q3 2020, compared to $25250 in Q3 2019[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $23500 per day in Q3 2020, versus $17250 in Q3 2019[8] - The company extended an FSO contract by 10 years to 2032, projecting $645 million in additional revenue for the joint venture[11, 34] Capital Allocation - The company declared a Q3 dividend of USD 9c per share and executed a share buyback of $185 million[11] - Year-to-date dividend yield reached 21%, with $157 per share distributed[13] - Euronav has $236 million in outstanding capex, primarily financed by bank loans, with VLCC deliveries expected in Q1 2021[13] Market Outlook - Approximately 50% of Q4 VLCC days are fixed at around $225k per day, and 45% of Suezmax days are fixed at about $115k per day[11] - The tanker market remains in a transition phase, influenced by COVID-19 restrictions, OPEC+ supply cuts, and vessel supply[35, 36] - Recycling trends indicate that when VLCC rates fall below P&L breakeven, approximately 5% of the fleet is typically recycled[22]

Financial Performance in Q4 2020 - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased to $20,500 per day, a significant drop compared to $61,700 in Q4 2019[8] - VLCC average time charter rate increased to $44,700 per day from $35,700 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased to $12,500 per day from $41,500 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate remained relatively stable at $29,500 per day compared to $29,300 in Q4 2019[8] - Revenues were $138 million[13] - EBITDA was $36 million[13] - Net income was -$58.7 million[13] - VLCC cash breakeven was $18,000 per day[13] - Suezmax cash breakeven was $16,000 per day[13] Strategic Initiatives and Capital Allocation - The company extended FSO contracts for another 10 years, until 2032[11] - A fixed cash dividend of USD 0.03 per share was declared, in line with the distribution policy[11] - An additional $50 million share repurchase program was initiated[11] - $119.5 million was returned via share buybacks in FY2020[12] - Since 2018, Euronav has returned $146 million via buybacks, plus an additional $50 million[17] Market Outlook and Factors - Q1 2021 outlook: approximately 46% of VLCC days were fixed at around $16,400 per day, and 54% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $9,200 per day[11] - The company noted sustained pressure on freight rates due to reduced demand, OPEC cuts, and an oversupply of vessels[11] - The company highlighted that 62 VLCCs will require special surveys during 2021, potentially creating conducive conditions for recycling older tonnage[21] - Recycle value for VLCC is greater than $18 million[21] - The IEA global oil demand forecast indicates that recovery to 2019 peak levels of consumption is deferred to Q3 2022[22] - Leverage is at 37.3% of book value[16, 26]