Core Viewpoint - Golden Ocean Group Limited reported a significant decline in financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, attributed to a weaker market environment, lower charter rates, and increased drydocking expenses, while maintaining a positive medium-term outlook for the dry bulk shipping industry, particularly in the Capesize segment [3][5]. Financial Performance - The company recorded a net loss of $44.1 million and a loss per share of $0.22 for Q1 2025, compared to a net income of $39.0 million and earnings per share of $0.20 in Q4 2024 [5]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $12.7 million, down from $69.9 million in Q4 2024 [5]. - The adjusted net loss for Q1 2025 was $37.5 million, compared to an adjusted net income of $12.7 million in Q4 2024 [5]. - Drydocking expenses totaled $38.4 million in Q1 2025, an increase from $34.3 million in Q4 2024 [5]. Market Conditions - Reported TCE rates for Newcastlemax/Capesize and Kamsarmax/Panamax vessels were $16,827 per day and $10,424 per day, respectively, with an overall fleet TCE rate of $14,409 per day for Q1 2025 [5]. - Estimated TCE rates for Q2 2025 are approximately $19,000 per day for 69% of Newcastlemax/Capesize available days and $11,100 per day for 81% of Kamsarmax/Panamax available days [5]. - For Q3 2025, estimated TCE rates are projected at $20,900 per day for 12% of Newcastlemax/Capesize available days and $12,900 per day for 38% of Kamsarmax/Panamax available days [5]. Strategic Developments - The company is pursuing a stock-for-stock merger with CMB.TECH NV, with a term sheet already entered [5]. - Agreements were made in March and April 2025 to sell two Kamsarmax vessels for net considerations of $15.8 million and $16.8 million, respectively [5]. - A cash dividend of $0.05 per share for Q1 2025 has been announced, payable on or about June 17, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2025 [5].

Financial Results Announcement - Golden Ocean Group Limited will publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on May 21, 2025 [1] - A conference call and webcast will be held on the same day at 3:00 P.M. CET (9:00 A.M. New York Time) [1] Conference Call and Webcast Details - The presentation will be available for download from the Investor Relations section of the Company's website prior to the conference call/webcast [1] - Participants can listen to the presentation via webcast or conference call, with registration required for the latter [2] - A Q&A session will follow the conference call/webcast, with instructions for submitting questions provided at the beginning of the session [2] Regulatory Compliance - The information is subject to the disclosure requirements of section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act [3]

Golden Ocean Group Limited (the “Company”) advises that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company was held on 8 May 2025 at 08:30 hrs, at Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, 76 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton HMCX, Bermuda. The audited consolidated financial statements for the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024 were presented to the Meeting. In addition, the following resolutions were passed: To set the maximum number of Directors to be not more than eight.To resolve that vacancies ...

Group 1 - Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating Golden Ocean Group Limited in relation to its proposed merger with CMB.TECH NV, where Golden Ocean shareholders will receive 0.95 shares of CMB common stock for each share of Golden Ocean common stock owned [1] - Monteverde & Associates PC has a successful track record in recovering millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report [1] - The firm operates from the Empire State Building in New York City and specializes in national class action securities litigation [2][3] Group 2 - The firm encourages shareholders with concerns regarding the merger to seek additional information free of charge [3] - Monteverde & Associates PC emphasizes that no company, director, or officer is above the law, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder rights [3] - The firm has a history of litigating and recovering money for shareholders, including cases that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court [2]

Core Viewpoint - CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Group have signed a term sheet for a stock-for-stock merger, with CMB.TECH as the surviving entity, based on an exchange ratio of 0.95 shares of CMB.TECH for each share of Golden Ocean [1][3] Company Overview - CMB.TECH operates more than 150 vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk vessels, container ships, and offshore wind vessels, and is focused on decarbonization and sustainable shipping solutions [12][13] - Golden Ocean specializes in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes and has a fleet of 91 vessels with a total capacity of approximately 13.7 million deadweight tonnes [14] Merger Details - The merger will create one of the largest diversified listed maritime groups globally, with a combined fleet of over 250 vessels [2] - Upon completion, CMB.TECH shareholders will own approximately 70% of the combined company, while Golden Ocean shareholders will own about 30% [1] - The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including due diligence, board approvals, regulatory approvals, and shareholder approval from Golden Ocean [3][4] Financial Aspects - The fairness opinion provided by DNB Markets concluded that the exchange ratio is fair for Golden Ocean's shareholders, with CMB.TECH valued at $15.23 per share and Golden Ocean at $14.49 per share [6][7] Future Plans - The companies aim to finalize definitive transaction agreements in Q2 2025 and complete the merger in Q3 2025 [5] - Following the merger, Golden Ocean will delist from NASDAQ and Euronext Oslo Børs, while CMB.TECH will remain listed on the NYSE and Euronext Brussels [4] Leadership Comments - CMB.TECH's CEO emphasized the merger as a significant step towards building a leading diversified maritime group, enhancing fleet value to over $11 billion [6] - Golden Ocean's CEO highlighted the complementary nature of both fleets, which would create one of the largest and most modern dry bulk fleets globally [6]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 22 April, 2025, 10.30 pm CET – Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ: GOGL & Euronext Oslo Børs: GOGL) (“Golden Ocean”) and CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext Brussels: CMBT) (“CMB.TECH”) are pleased to announce that they have signed a term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) for a contemplated stock-for-stock merger, with CMB.TECH as the surviving entity, based on an exchange ratio of 0.95 shares of CBM.TECH for each share of Golden Ocean (the "Exchange Ratio"), subject to customary adjustments. The T ...

Company Overview - Golden Ocean (NASDAQ: GOGL) is one of the largest public dry-bulk shipping companies globally, listed on both the Oslo and New York stock exchanges since 1996 [1]. Investment Perspective - The company is viewed favorably for its clear value propositions, particularly in situations with low price-to-book (P/B) and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, rather than relying heavily on future growth [1].

Golden Ocean Group Limited (the “Company”) announces that its 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on May 8, 2025. A copy of the Notice of Annual General Meeting and associated information including the Company`s Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 20-F for 2024 can be found on our website at www.goldenocean.bm and in the links below. April 10, 2025 The Board of DirectorsGolden Ocean Group LimitedHamilton, Bermuda This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 ...

Group 1 - The Board of Golden Ocean Group Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Peder Simonsen as the Chief Executive Officer of Golden Ocean Management AS [1] - Mr. Simonsen is currently serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Golden Ocean Management AS [1] Group 2 - The Company appointed Ms. Randi Navdal Bekkelund as Chief Financial Officer of Golden Ocean Management, effective June 1, 2025 [2] - Ms. Bekkelund is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Avance Gas Holding Ltd. [2]

Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ and OSE: GOGL) (“GOGL” or the “Company”) advises that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on May 8, 2025. The record date for voting at the Annual General Meeting is set to April 7, 2025. A copy of the Notice of Annual General Meeting and associated information, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, will be distributed and made available on the Company’s website at www.goldenocean.bm prior to the meeting. April 3, 2025 The Board of Dir ...