RESULTS FIRST SEMESTER 2017

08/09/2017 - 5.45 pm

Regulated information

The Board of Directors of EXMAR has approved the accounts for the period ending 30 June 2017.

Highlights of recent developments are :

-Weak LPG markets were offset by a strong contract portfolio

-CFLNG: Was delivered end of July and employment discussions are ongoing

-BELGIBO: Has been sold to Jardine Lloyds Thomson on 31 August 2017 and a capital gain of approximately USD 30.0 million will be recorded in the third quarter

-The NOK 1,000 million senior unsecured bond maturing in July 2017 has been extended for a period of two years

Consolidated Key figures

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (Note1)

Management reporting based on proportionate consolidation (Note 2)

Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss

30/06/2017

Restated (*)

30/06/2017

Restated (*)

(in million USD)

30/06/2016

30/06/2016

Turnover

44.6

-17.8

-4.2

-22.0

1.3

-12.8

-33.5

-0.6

-34.1

-34.1

55.2

117.6

30.0

-46.3

-16.3

-16.6

-0.5

-33.4

-0.7

-34.1

-34.1

150.7

EBITDA

14.6

72.3

Depreciations and impairment losses

-2.3

-22.1

Operating result (EBIT)

12.3

50.2

Net finance result (*)

1.1

-16.7

Share in the result of equity accounted investees (net of income tax)

19.8

-0.2

Result before tax

33.2

33.3

Tax

0.5

0.4

Consolidated result after tax

33.7

33.7

of which group share

33.7

33.7

Information per share

in USD per share

Weighted average number of shares of the period

56,832,799

-0.31

-0.39

-0.60

56,741,655

56,832,799

0.53

-0.29

-0.60

56,741,655

EBITDA

0.26

1.27

EBIT (operating result)

0.22

0.88

Consolidated result after tax

0.59

0.59

Information per share

in EUR per share

Exchange rate

1.0789

1.1106

1.0789

1.1106

EBITDA

-0.29

0.23

0.49

1.15

EBIT (operating result)

-0.36

0.20

-0.27

0.80

Consolidated result after tax

-0.56

0.53

-0.56

0.53

Note1: The figures in these columns have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU.

Note2: The figures in these columns show joint ventures applying the proportionate consolidation method instead of applying the equity method.

The amounts in these columns correspond with the amounts in the 'Total' column of Note 4 Segment Reporting in the Half Year Report as per 30 June 2017.

A reconciliation between the amounts applying the proportionate method and the equity method is shown in Note 5 in the Half Year Report as per 30 June 2017.

(*)IAS 23 requires that borrowing costs which are attributable to the construction of vessels are to be capitalized as part of the asset. As a consequence of

the non-application of IAS 23 in prior periods, the opening balances of vessels under construction, the interest cost of the prior period as well as the equity have

been restated. We refer to note 6 in the Half Year Report per 30 June 2017.

All figures mentioned in this press release have been prepared under IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

The Group (using the proportionate consolidation method) had an operating result (EBIT) of USD -16.3 million, including a non-cash impairment of USD 22.5 million on the EXCEL (LNG vessel 2003 built, 138,107 cubic meters). The half year report including a full version of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017, prepared in accordance with IAS 34 is available on www.exmar.be as from today.

OUTLOOK SECOND SEMESTER

LPG

The operating result (EBIT) of the LPG fleet in the first half of 2017 was USD 7.4 million (as compared to USD 26.2 million for the same period in 2016 including a badwill of USD 14.3 million recognized on the acquisition of 50% of the pressurized fleet held by Wah Kwong in June 2016).

Time-Charter Equivalent (in USD per day)

1st semester

2017

1st semester

2016

Midsize (38,115 m³)

21,652

28,739

VLGC (83,300 m³)

16,871

41,080

Pressurized (3,500 m³)

5,604

5,209

Pressurized (5,000 m³)

6,712

6,771

As the VLGC segment continued its downward trend since the spring of last year, BW Tokyo remained employed on short- and mid-term time charter basis with the same charterers.

In the Midsize segment, the majority of the fleet remains employed on medium- and long-term basis while some vessels became exposed to the spot market when term contracts came to an end. Idle time has been rather well contained as contracts were either renewed at corrected levels or short-term employment has been found with new or existing industrial clients in ammonia or LPG.

EXMAR has taken delivery of LPG/C Kallo and LPG/C Kruibeke - 38,000 m³ from Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (Subic Bay) - in April and July respectively. Both vessels have found short-term employment in ammonia and LPG, trading East of Suez. In June, EXMAR ordered a MGC newbuilding contract at Hyundai Heavy Industries with expected delivery mid-2018, bringing the orderbook to three Midsize vessels with deliveries between the fourth quarter of 2017 and third quarter of 2018.

For the years 2017 and 2018 employment of respectively 79% and 53% is already in place on EXMAR's Midsize

fleet.

Since EXMAR acquired Wah Kwong's share of the ten jointly-owned Pressurized vessels last year, rates have gradually increased and the outlook for the smaller segment is positive. Earnings on 5,000 m³ vessels have increased by 25% and are looking to remain firm going forward. The negligible orderbook and likelihood of scrapping vintage tonnage will benefit all smaller sizes in the segment. EXMAR managed to obtain cover for 92% of its Pressurized fleet in 2017 and 42% for 2018.

LNG

The operating result (EBIT) was USD -20.4 million for the first half 2017 (compared to USD 24.7 million for the first half 2016. This figure included a payment of USD 8.0 million as a termination fee by Pacific Exploration and Production on CFLNG). The operating result has been negatively impacted by a non-cash impairment of USD 22.5 million on the Excel as well as costs related to the late delivery of the Caribbean FLNG.

LNG Shipping: Excel has been employed uninterruptedly from December 2016 to July 2017 for Indonesian account. Several employment alternatives are being explored. Excalibur has performed according to her long- term contract to Excelerate Energy. This employment contract will last until March 2022.

Floating regasification: EXMAR's existing Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRUs) fleet currently comprises of four jointly-owned units, under long-term charter to Excelerate Energy. These units are operated and maintained by EXMAR Ship Management.

The FSRU fleet has performed well in accordance with the underlying time-charter contracts and the same is expected for the remainder of 2017.

EXMAR's barge based FSRU is now nearing completion and targeted to be delivered later this year. A Term Sheet for a long-term financing has been signed with Chinese banks and completion is expected to occur in the coming months. Discussions are still ongoing with various companies for the commercial engagement of the FSRU barge but no revenues are expected for the unit before the first half of 2018.

For the Swan Energy import terminal parties terminated their discussions in view of the complexity of the set-up of this project.

Floating Liquefaction: The Floating LNG liquefaction unit Caribbean FLNG (CFLNG) has been delivered to EXMAR on 27 July 2017.

The financing of the unit has been done with Bank of China, Deutsche Bank and Sinosure for a USD 200.0 million facility. The CFLNG is currently in lay-up at the Wison shipyard (Nantong, People's Republic of China). EXMAR is still in dialogue with multiple entities for the commercial engagement of CFLNG but no revenues are expected for the unit before the second half of 2018.

OFFSHORE : The operating result (EBIT) for the first half of 2017 was USD -3.9 million (compared to USD 1.2 million in the first half of 2016).

Both Wariboko and Nunce Accommodation Work Barges remain fully utilized under time charters. Wariboko's charter expires at year end 2017 with charterers' extension options for up to two years. The Nunce time charter expires in 2019. Kissama reached the end of her last time charter in the fourth quarter of 2016 and was sold on 29 April 2017 to a southwest Asian buyer.

EOC's Houston-based engineering services continued to feel the pressure of the lack of investments in the oil and gas sector; however recent encouraging signs of increased activity have been felt throughout the industry.

SUPPORTING SERVICES

The contribution of the Services activities (EXMAR SHIPMANAGEMENT, BELGIBO, TRAVEL PLUS) to the operating result (EBIT) for the first half of 2017 was USD 1.8 million (compared to USD 1.5 million in 2016 for the same period).

As announced in the Press Release of 31 August 2017, BELGIBO has been sold to Jardine Lloyd Thompson and a capital gain of approximately USD 30.0 million on the sale of BELGIBO will be recorded in the third quarter.

The contribution of the Holding activities to the operating result (EBIT) for the first half 2017 was USD -1.2 million (compared to USD -3.4 million in the first semester 2016).

CORPORATE

EXMAR bond on the Oslo Stock Exchange has been extended until July 2019 for a period of two years. EXMAR has the option to redeem the bond prior to maturity.

STATUTORY AUDITOR

The condensed consolidated interim financial information as of and for the six months period ended 30 June 2017 included in this document, have not been subject to an audit or a review by our statutory auditor.

STATEMENT ON THE TRUE AND FAIR VIEW OF THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE FAIR OVERVIEW OF THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

The Board of Directors, represented by Nicolas Saverys and Patrick De Brabandere, and the Executive Committee, represented by Nicolas Saverys and Miguel de Potter, hereby certifies, on behalf and for the account of the company, that, to their knowledge,

  • the condensed consolidated interim financial information which have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34,

    "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the equity, financial position and financial performance of the company, and the entities included in the consolidation as a whole,

  • the interim management report includes a fair overview of the information required under Article 13, §§ 5 and 6 of the Royal Decree of November 14, 2007 on the obligations of issuers of financial instruments admitted to trading on a regulated market.

    ANNEX

    • Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

    • Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss

    • Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

    • Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

    • Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

ANNEX TO PRESS RELEASE OF 8 SEPTEMBER 2017

Condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2017 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(In thousands of USD)

30 June 31 December

2017 2016

Restated (*)

ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Vessels

Vessels

Vessels under construction - advance payments Other property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Investments in equity accounted investees Borrowings to equity accounted investees

CURRENT ASSETS

Available-for-sale financial assets Trade receivables and other receivables Current tax assets

Restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents

TOTAL ASSETS

785.773

287.533

115.471

172.062

3.079

3.651

147.598

343.912

223.425

3.608

62.723

1.107

34.891

121.096

1.009.198

961.797

490.917

112.489

378.428

2.821

3.213

160.949

303.897

175.442

3.902

75.627

589

30.198

65.126

1.137.239

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

TOTAL EQUITY

Equity attributable to owners of the Company Share capital

Share premium Reserves

Result for the period

Non-controlling interest

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Borrowings Employee benefits Provisions

409.884

409.693

88.812

209.902

145.112

-34.133

191

444.558

436.688

4.614

2.440

Deferred tax liability

816

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Borrowings

Trade debts and other payables Current tax liability

Derivative financial instruments

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

282.797

24.754

223.403

1.749

32.891

1.137.239

(*)

441.918

441.703

88.812

209.902

102.611 (*)

40.378 (*) 215

337.269

329.590

4.267

2.434

978

230.011

140.147

51.244

2.438

36.182

1.009.198

(*) IAS 23 requires that borrowing costs which are attributable to the construction of vessels are to be capitalized as part of the asset. As a consequence of the non-application of IAS 23 in prior periods, the prior period financial statements have been restated. The affected captions in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position have been marked with (*). We refer to note 6 of the Half Year Report per 30 June 2017 for more information in this respect.

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