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CMB.TECH announces Q2 2025 results
Globenewswire· 2025-08-28 05:04
Corporate Highlights - CMB.TECH completed its merger with Golden Ocean on August 20, 2025, significantly expanding its fleet to approximately 250 vessels, including 89 dry bulk vessels [4][6][18] - The company has declared an interim dividend of USD 0.05, payable on or about October 9, 2025 [9][10] - The Supervisory Board has undergone changes, with Mr. Marc Saverys resigning and Mr. Patrick de Brabandere appointed as chairman [6][21][22] Financial Highlights - For Q2 2025, CMB.TECH reported a net loss of USD 7.6 million, compared to a net gain of USD 184.4 million in Q2 2024 [3][6] - Revenue for Q2 2025 was USD 387.8 million, up from USD 252 million in Q2 2024, while year-to-date revenue reached USD 622.9 million compared to USD 492.4 million in the previous year [5][6] - EBITDA for Q2 2025 was USD 224.1 million, down from USD 261.2 million in Q2 2024 [3][8] Fleet Highlights - The company has a contract backlog of approximately USD 2.93 billion, providing solid revenue visibility [6][27] - CMB.TECH's fleet includes a diverse range of vessels, with over 80 hydrogen- and ammonia-ready vessels, and an estimated fair market value of approximately USD 11.1 billion [27] - The average age of the fleet is 6.1 years, indicating a young and fuel-efficient fleet [27] Market & Outlook - The tanker markets experienced volatility in Q2 2025, with average earnings reaching a five-month low in mid-June but rebounding sharply to USD 47,519/day by June 20 [30] - China's crude oil imports showed a decline in Q2 2025, reflecting a shift in the country's energy demand profile, which may have lasting implications for global oil trade [31][32] - The Capesize market remains supported by strong iron ore demand, particularly from China, which accounted for 76.4% of total seaborne iron ore volumes in H1 2025 [37]
PRESS RELEASE: Disclosure regarding a transparency notification - Article 14, 1st paragraph, of the Law of 2 May 2007 relating to the disclosure of important shareholdings in listed companies
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 06:38
Core Viewpoint - CMB.TECH NV has received a transparency notification indicating that Saverco NV has crossed below the transparency threshold of 65% in voting rights following a capital increase related to a merger with Golden Ocean Group Limited [1][4]. Group 1: Notification Details - The notification dated August 25, 2025, specifies that Saverco NV's voting rights decreased to 0.01% after the transaction, while CMB NV's voting rights increased to 56.56% and CMB.TECH NV's voting rights rose to 8.17% [2]. - The total number of voting rights after the transaction is 204,558,736, representing 64.74% of the total denominator of 315,977,647 [3][4]. Group 2: Company Overview - CMB.TECH is a major diversified maritime group with a fleet of approximately 250 vessels, including dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels, offshore wind vessels, and port vessels [5]. - The company also provides hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, either through its own production or from third-party producers [5]. - CMB.TECH is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and is listed on Euronext Brussels and NYSE under the ticker symbols "CMBT" and on Euronext Oslo Børs as "CMBTO" [6].
PRESS RELEASE: CMB.TECH completes merger with Golden Ocean
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-20 07:34
Core Viewpoint - CMB.TECH has successfully completed a stock-for-stock merger with Golden Ocean Group, creating one of the world's largest diversified maritime groups [1][6]. Group 1: Merger Details - The merger was approved by 92.72% of Golden Ocean shareholders present at the special general meeting [2]. - CMB.TECH issued 95,952,934 new ordinary shares as part of the merger, with an exchange ratio of 0.95 CMB.TECH shares for each Golden Ocean share [3][8]. - The newly issued shares began trading on Euronext Brussels and NYSE, with a secondary listing approved on Euronext Oslo [4]. Group 2: Fleet and Financial Highlights - The combined fleet consists of approximately 250 vessels, including various types such as dry bulk vessels and crude oil tankers [7]. - The fleet has a fair market value of around USD 11.1 billion, with a contract backlog of approximately USD 3.0 billion, ensuring revenue visibility [7][8]. - CMB.TECH maintains a robust liquidity position exceeding USD 400 million, providing financial flexibility for growth [7]. Group 3: Corporate Structure and Listings - CMB.TECH is now listed on Euronext Brussels, NYSE, and Euronext Oslo under the ticker symbols "CMBT" and "CMBTO" [13]. - The total share capital post-merger is USD 343,439,903.39, with a total of 315,977,647 voting rights [11].