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CMB.TECH announces Q1 2025 results
CMBTEuronav NV(CMBT) GlobeNewswire·2025-05-21 05:09

Financial Highlights - CMB.TECH reported a net gain of USD 40.4 million or USD 0.21 per share for Q1 2025, a significant decrease from USD 495.2 million or USD 2.46 per share in Q1 2024 [3][6] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was USD 158.4 million, down from USD 550.5 million in Q1 2024 [3][9] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was USD 235.0 million, slightly down from USD 240.4 million in Q1 2024 [5][61] Corporate Highlights - CMB.TECH acquired Hemen's stake in Golden Ocean, representing approximately 40.8% of Golden Ocean's outstanding shares, for USD 14.49 per share [4][11] - A term sheet for a stock-for-stock merger with Golden Ocean has been signed, which, if approved, would create a combined fleet of over 250 vessels [4][15] - The company added nearly USD 1 billion to its contract backlog, bringing the total to USD 2.94 billion [6][4] Fleet Highlights - CMB.TECH sold three older vessels as part of its fleet rejuvenation strategy, generating a total capital gain of approximately USD 96.7 million [6][23] - Five newbuilding vessels were delivered during the quarter, including the Newcastlemax Mineral Portugal and others [6][25] - CMB.TECH signed agreements for nine ammonia-powered vessels with MOL, marking a significant step towards low-carbon shipping [20][21]