Annual Report • Feb 10, 2020
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Treasure ASA
Group Directors' report
2 Treasure ASA Annual Report 2019
30 Corporate governance report
36 Treasure Group
Treasure ASA
Through Den Norske Amerikalinje AS, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Treasure ASA, the company owns 4.513.582 shares (12.04%) in Hyundai Glovis, a global transportation and logistics provider based in Seoul Korea.
Whereas the primary focus is on managing the shareholding in Hyundai Glovis, the financial capability of the group is strong. The board and management continue to enhance the relationship with the Hyundai Group and other stakeholders as well as to identify other attractive investment opportunities to balance the asset base further.
A shareholder agreement (SHA) exists between Treasure ASA group and the controlling shareholders of Hyundai Glovis, M.K. Chung and E.S. Chung. The SHA contains a set of provisions regarding ownership and governance.
During 2019, the closing share price of Treasure ASA fluctuated between 12.00 and 14.25 NOK and the company paid a dividend of 0.30 NOK in May. During the year, the company bought back 1.215 million own shares at 13.00 - 13.50 NOK per share and liquidated 2.2 million own shares.
Pursuant to section 4, sub-section 5, confer section 3, sub-section 3a of the Norwegian Accounting Act, it is confirmed that the annual accounts have been prepared under the assumption that the enterprise is a going concern and that the conditions are present.
The group's main source of income is the dividend paid to the shareholders of Hyundai Glovis (historically paid in May each year). The Treasure ASA group's financial accounts for 2019 showed an income of USD 13.3 million (2018: USD 12.5 million) and profit before tax of USD 49.9 million (2018: loss of USD 40.6 million).
The profit before tax is including net change in fair value of the shares in Hyundai Glovis with a gain of USD 37 million (2018: loss of USD 52.8 million) Tax was included with an expense of USD 2 million (2018: USD 2 million) and net gain after tax was USD 47.8 million (2018: net loss of USD 42.7 million) in 2019.
The shareholding in Hyundai Glovis is classified as financial assets with the change in fair value recognised through the income statement.
Total assets for Treasure ASA group at the end of 2019 was USD 563 million (2018: USD 525 million), of which USD 3.5 million (2018: USD 2.1 million) in cash and cash equivalents. The group has no interest-bearing debt.
Revenues and profitability of Hyundai Glovis are closely linked to the performance of the main customer, Hyundai Motor Group.
The Hyundai Glovis share price increased 11% during 2019, slightly underperforming the korean stock market.
The market value of Treasure ASA's shareholding in Hyundai Glovis was USD 560 million (2018: USD 523 million) at the end of the year.
The Treasure ASA group had a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of USD 1.4 million (2018: USD zero) for the year.
The shareholding in Hyundai Glovis, through its capital intensity and cyclical exposure to
demand and supply of vehicles, dominates the risk of Treasure ASA group. Changes in trade conditions and global demand for Hyundai and Kia vehicles may affect logistics flows and thereby the financial performance and the volatility in the share price of Hyundai Glovis.
The Treasure ASA group has no employees. Corporate functions as general management, accounting, investor relations, legal, tax, communication etc. are covered via extensive and detailed Service Level Agreements (SLA) with Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH). The board is familiar and confident with the quality of these services.
Treasure ASA remains exposed to a range of financial risk factors, stemming from the global and korean equity markets, as well as from movements in the korean won.
Treasure ASA is committed to manage risks in a sound manner related to its investments. This commitment spans monitoring the current environment, implementation of measures to mitigate risks and responding to risks to mitigate consequences.
The group's exposure to and management of financial risks are further described in Note 8 of the 2019 accounts. This includes foreign exchange rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. While the main investment is of a long-term nature, any fluctuations in values will have impact on the solidity of the group and may affect profitability.
Treasure ASA group observes the Norwegian Code of Practice for corporate governance, in addition to requirements as specified in the Norwegian Public Companies Act and the Norwegian Accounting Act.
It is the board's view that, given the company's business model, the company has an appropriate governance structure and that it is managed in a satisfactory way.
The board's corporate governance report for 2019 can be found on treasureasa.com.
The board is unaware of any material issues concerning work related issues and is not
aware of any material alleged violations stemming from the SLAs between WWH and Treasure ASA.
Since the Treasure ASA's main asset is a shareholding in a listed company, the board has not developed a separate sustainability report for the company. As the group's main activity is investments, the potential environmental impacts of its own business activities are not material.
However, Treasure ASA builds its social responsibility guidelines on the foundation set by its majority shareholder and includes environmental, social and corporate governance issues in its investment analysis, business decisions, ownership practises and financial reporting.
Treasure ASA's majority shareholder, WWH, issues an annual sustainability report, which is available on wilhelmsen.com.
Through clearly expressed expectations to Hyundai Glovis, the group will contribute to promote human rights, sound working standards, reduce environmental impact, and work towards eliminating corruption in own operations and investments, as well as the operations of suppliers and business partners.
The board is proposing to the annual general meeting (AGM) a NOK 0.40 dividend per share, payable during the first half of 2020. This represents a total payment of NOK 87 million.
The Treasure ASA board is proposing to the AGM to cancel own shares, to renew the annual authorisation to buy back up to 10% of the company's own issued shares and to issue up to 10% of new shares.
| Parent company accounts (NOK thousand) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year | NOK 106 543 | ||
| To equity | NOK 19 609 | ||
| Proposed Dividend | NOK 86 934 | ||
| Total Allocation | NOK 106 543 |
Treasure ASA is an investment company with currently one asset. The prospects for the group correlates strongly with the general development of the Hyundai Glovis financial and share price performance.
Projections for 2020 indicate global growth to be on par with previous years. The main customers of Hyundai Glovis - Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Motor Group - are experiencing an increasing global demand for their vehicles and have communicated a yearover-year growth expectation of roughly 5%.
The large contract Hyundai Glovis holds with its main customers regarding shipping was renewed at the end of 2019 for two years with
an unchanged 60% of the total volume of finished vehicles overseas.
Extensive information on Hyundai Glovis can be found on ir.glovis.net.
In 2020, Treasure ASA will continue to build and extend its strategic relationship with Hyundai Glovis.
Given the strong balance sheet, the investment capacity is significant. Management will continue its strategy development, including a systematic assessment of potential investment opportunities within the maritime and logistics segments.
Lysaker, 10 February 2020 The board of directors of Treasure ASA
Thomas Wilhelmsen chair
Benedicte Bakke Agerup
Marianne Lie
Christian Berg Magnus Sande CEO
| USD thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend from Hyundai Glovis | 13 295 | 12 529 | |
| Other income | 373 | 367 | |
| Change in fair value of shares in Hyundai Glovis | 4 | 37 041 | (52 822) |
| Other expenses | 1 | (821) | (691) |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 49 889 | (40 617) | |
| Tax income/(expense) | 2 | (2 065) | (2 089) |
| Profit/(loss) for the year | 47 823 | (42 707) | |
| Basic / diluted earnings per share (USD) | 3 | 0.22 | (0.19) |
| Profit/(loss) for the year | 47 823 | (42 707) |
|---|---|---|
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||
| Currency translation differences | 161 | 172 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 161 | 171 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 47 984 | (42 535) |
| USD thousand | Note | 31.12.2019 | 31.12.2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non current assets | |||
| Deferred tax asset | 2 | 177 | 170 |
| Financial assets | 4/5/8 | 559 634 | 522 593 |
| Total non current assets | 559 811 | 522 763 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Other current assets | 8 | 36 | 19 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8 | 3 547 | 2 130 |
| Total current assets | 3 583 | 2 149 | |
| Total assets | 563 394 | 524 912 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Paid-in capital | 2 694 | 2 719 | |
| Own shares | (5) | (18) | |
| Retained earnings and other reserves | 560 704 | 522 163 | |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | 563 393 | 524 864 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Other current liabilities | 1 | 48 | |
| Total current liabilities | 1 | 48 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 563 394 | 524 912 |
Lysaker, 10 February 2020 The board of directors of Treasure ASA
Thomas Wilhelmsen chair
Marianne Lie
Benedicte Bakke Agerup
Christian Berg Magnus Sande
CEO
| USD thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Dividend from Hyundai Glovis | 13 295 | 12 529 | |
| Other income | 373 | 367 | |
| Change in working capital | (376) | (105) | |
| Tax paid | 2 | (2 074) | (1 960) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 11 219 | 10 831 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||
| Financial income | 1 | 48 | 42 |
| Financial expenses | 1 | (403) | (391) |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | (355) | (350) | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| Purchase of own shares | (1 859) | (2 160) | |
| Dividend to shareholders | (7 588) | (8 323) | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | (9 446) | (10 483) | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1 418 | (2) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 2 130 | 2 132 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at 31.12 | 3 547 | 2 130 |
The group has bank accounts in different currencies. The cash flow effect from revaluation of cash and cash equivalents is included in net cash flow provided by operating activities.
| USD thousand | Share capital | Own shares | Retained earnings | Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance 31.12.2018 | 2 719 | (18) | 522 163 | 524 864 |
| Purchase of own shares | (13) | (1 856) | (1 868) | |
| Liquidation of own shares | (25) | 25 | ||
| Profit for the period | 47 823 | 47 823 | ||
| Dividend to shareholders | (7 588) | (7 588) | ||
| Other comprehensive income | 161 | 161 | ||
| Balance 31.12.2019 | 2 694 | (5) | 560 704 | 563 393 |
| Balance 31.12.2018 | 2 719 | (18) | 522 163 | 524 864 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other comprehensive income | 172 | 172 | ||
| Dividend to shareholders | (8 323) | (8 323) | ||
| Loss for the period | (42 707) | (42 707) | ||
| Purchase of own shares | (18) | (2 070) | (2 088) | |
| Balance 31.12.2017 | 2 719 | 575 091 | 577 811 | |
| USD thousand | Share capital | Own shares | Retained earnings | Total equity |
Dividend for fiscal year 2018 was NOK 0.30 per share and was paid in May 2019.
The proposed dividend for fiscal year 2019 is NOK 0.40 per share, payable in 1. half of 2020 and is set to be approved by the AGM on 12 March 2020.
The proposed dividend is not accrued in the year-end balance sheet. The dividend will have effect on retained earnings in 1.half year of 2020.
Treasure ASA (referred to as the parent company) is domiciled in Norway. The parent company's consolidated accounts for the fiscal year 2019 include the parent company and its subsidiary (referred to collectively as the group).
The annual accounts for the group and the parent company were issued by the board of directors on 10 February 2020.
The parent company is a public limited liability company which is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
The financial accounts have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as endorsed by the European Union, to the extent applicable.
The main assets of the Treasure group are shares held in Hyundai Glovis, which are accounted as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. The share price of Hyundai Glovis is quoted in KRW and traded on the Korean Stock Exchange.
The financial statements for the parent company have been prepared and presented in accordance with simplified IFRS approved by Ministry of Finance 3 November 2014. The parent company has elected to apply the exception from IFRS for dividends and group contributions. Otherwise, the explanations of the accounting policy for the group also apply to the parent company.
The principal activity of the Company is investment in financial assets and investments in other companies with similar activities.
The group accounts are presented in US dollars (USD), rounded off to the nearest thousand. Treasure ASA is a subsidiary of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (own 73.46% of the shares). Since Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group presents its group accounts in USD, the same presentation currency is chosen for Treasure's group accounts.
The parent company accounts are presented in its functional currency NOK.
The income statements and balance sheets for group companies with a functional currency which differs from the presentation currency (USD) are translated as follows:
Preparing financial statements in conformity with IFRS and simplified IFRS requires the management to make use of estimates and assumptions which affect the application of the accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses.
Estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors regarded as reasonable in the circumstances. The actual result can vary from these estimates.
Areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are described in more detail below in the section on critical accounting estimates and assumptions.
The accounting policies outlined below have been applied consistently for all the periods presented in the accounts.
The group has evaluated the impact of the following standards and
amendments for the first time for their annual reporting period commencing 1 January 2019:
The standards and amendments listed above did not have any impact on the amounts recognised in prior periods and are not expected to significantly affect the current or future periods.
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 31 December 2019 reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the group. These standards are not expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.
The group consolidate the 100% owned subsidiary Den Norske Amerikalinje AS.
The group's main investment is the investment in Hyundai Glovis Ltd. Segment information is therefore not relevant.
The group and the parent company have contracts and transactions with companies in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group. These are based on market terms and cover management services.
For further details, see note 9 to the group accounts and 7 to the parent company accounts.
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency by applying the rate of exchange as of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are subsequently retranslated into the functional currency at the rate of the exchange at the balance sheet date. The realised and unrealised currency gains or losses are included in financial income or expense.
In the consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of non USD functional currency subsidiaries, including any related goodwill, are translated into USD using the rate of exchange as of the balance sheet date. The results and cash flow of non USD functional currency subsidiaries, are translated into USD using average exchange rate for the period reported (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions).
Exchange adjustments arising when the opening net assets and the net income for the year retained by non USD operation are translated into USD are recognised in other comprehensive income. On disposals of a non USD functional currency subsidiary, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular entity is recognised in the income statement.
Revenue is recognised when it is probable that a transaction will generate a future economic benefit that will accrue to the entity and the size of the amount can be reliably estimated. Dividend from the investment in Hyundai Glovis is recognised when it is confirmed at the AGM of Hyundai Glovis.
Revenues are recognised at fair value and presented net of value added tax and discounts. Other income is mainly consultant fee to Hyundai Glovis.
The group classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:
• those to be measured subsequently at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL)
Management determines the classification of financial assets at their initial recognition.
Financial assets subsequently carried at fair value are initially recognised at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement.
This category consists of financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of profit from short term price gains. Short term investments are valued at fair value (market value). The resulting unrealised gains and losses are included in financial income and expense. Derivatives are also placed in this category unless designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current.
Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments, which are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non current assets. Loans and receivable are classified as other current assets or other non current assets in the balance sheet.
Loans and receivables are recognised initially at their fair value plus transaction costs. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire or are transferred, and the group has transferred by and large all risk and return from the financial asset.
Realised gains and losses are recognised in the income statement in the period they arise.
Equity investments in listed companies:
The financial asset is classified and measured as equity instruments designated at fair value through income statement.
Change in fair value during the period, is recognised in the income statement.
Financial assets to fair value are included in non-current assets unless the investment matures or management intends to dispose of it within 12 months of the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is calculated using the liability method on all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws which have been enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available, and that the temporary differences can be deducted from this profit.
Deferred tax is calculated on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the group.
Cash and cash equivalents include, deposits held at call with banks, other current highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Dividend payments to the parent company's shareholders are recognised as a liability in the group's financial statements from the date when the dividend is approved by the general meeting.
Proposed dividend for the parent company's shareholders is recognised in the parent company account as a liability at 31 December in the current year.
| USD thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING EXPENSES | |||
| Personnel expenses | (37) | (46) | |
| Travel expenses | (38) | (8) | |
| Audit fee | (22) | (29) | |
| Consultant and legal fees | (34) | (2) | |
| Other operating expenses | (85) | (50) | |
| Management fee | 9 | (249) | (205) |
| Total operating expenses | (466) | (341) | |
| FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES Other financial income |
48 | 42 | |
| Other financial expenses | (56) | (68) | |
| Net currency gain/(loss) | (347) | (323) | |
| Financial income/(expenses) | (355) | (350) | |
| Other Expenses | (821) | (691) | |
| REMUNERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2019 | 2018 |
| Marianne Lie | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Bente Brevik | 12 | |
| Thomas Wilhelmsen | ||
| Benedicte Bakke Agerup | 11 | |
| Christian Berg |
Thomas Wilhelmsen and Christian Berg represent the majority shareholder on the board and do not receive a remuneration.
The proposed remuneration of the Board members for the fiscal year 2019 is set to be approved by the AGM 12 March 2020. Remuneration of the nomination committee totalled USD 10 thousand for 2019.
Treasure ASA does not have any employees. The CEO and CFO, who composes the management of Treasure ASA, are employed by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) and are hired on the basis of a Service Level Agreement. See note 9 for further details.
| USD thousand | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| -------------- | -- | ------ | ------ |
| Statutory audit | (22) | (23) |
|---|---|---|
| Other assurance services | (1) | (6) |
| Total expensed audit fee | (22) | (29) |
The ordinary rate of corporation tax in Norway is 22% of net profit for 2019. Norwegian limited liability companies are encompassed by the participation exemption method for share income. Thus, share dividends and gains are tax free for the receiving company. Corresponding losses on shares are not deductible. The participation exemption method does not apply to share income from companies considered low taxed and that are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), and on share income from companies owned by less than 10% resident outside the EEA.
For group companies located in the same country and within the same tax regime, taxable profits in one company can be offset against tax losses and tax loss carry forwards in other group companies. Deferred tax/deferred tax asset
has been calculated on temporary differences to the extent that it is likely that these can be utilised in each country and for Norwegian entities the group has applied a rate of 22%.
The effective tax rate for the group will, from period to period, change dependent on the group gains and losses from investments inside the exemption method.
The ownership of Hyundai Glovis is 12.04% and the share income is thus considered tax free.
Dividends from Hyundai Glovis Co Ltd are subject to 15% withholding tax in Republic of Korea.
| Total tax income expense | (2 065) | (2 089) |
|---|---|---|
| Change in deferred tax | 8 | (130) |
| Witholding tax | (2 074) | (1 960) |
| Allocation of tax income/(expense) for the year | ||
| USD thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
The tax expense for 2019 and 2018 is mainly driven by the witholding tax on received dividend.
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 49 889 | (40 617) |
|---|---|---|
| 22% tax (23% 2018) | (10 975) | 9 342 |
| Tax effect from: | ||
| Permanent differences | 10 983 | (9 473) |
| Currency translation from USD to NOK for Norwegian tax purpose | 1 | 17 |
| Withholding tax | (2 074) | (1 960) |
| Calculated tax income/(expense) for the group | (2 065) | (2 089) |
| Effective tax rate for the group | 4.1% | (5.1%) |
The effective tax rate for the group will, from period to period, change dependent on the group gains and losses from investments inside the exemption method.
| USD thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets to be recovered after more than 12 months | 177 | 170 |
| Net deferred tax assets | 177 | 170 |
| Opening balance 01.01 | 170 | 316 |
| Currency translation differences | (1) | (17) |
| Income statement charge | 8 | (130) |
| Net deferred tax assets at 31.12 | 177 | 170 |
The movement in deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:
| Currency translations Deferred tax assets 31.12 |
(1) 177 |
(17) 170 |
|---|---|---|
| Through income statement | 8 | (130) |
| Deferred tax assets 01.01 | 170 | 316 |
| USD thousand Deferred tax assets |
carried forward | carried forward |
| Tax losses | Tax losses |
Earnings per share take into consideration the number of outstanding shares in the period. At 31 December 2019 Treasure ASA had own shares of 465.000 shares. Earnings per share is calculated based on 217 645 000 shares, which is the weighted number of outstanding shares in 2019.
| USD thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | ||
| Opening balance 31.12 | 522 593 | 575 415 |
| Change in value financial assets | 37 041 | (52 822) |
| Total financial assets | 559 634 | 522 593 |
| Financial assets | ||
| Hyundai Glovis Ltd | 559 634 | 522 593 |
The fair value of the investment has increased from previous year and recognized in the income statement. The group had 4.513.582 shares in 2019 and received a dividend of KRW 3.300 per share (2018: KRW 3.000 per share).
Financial assets are denominated in KRW.
| USD thousand | 2019 Level 1 |
2018 Level 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value | ||
| Financial assets | 559 634 | 522 593 |
| Total financial assets 31.12 | 559 634 | 522 593 |
The fair value of financial instruments traded in an active market is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date.
A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis.
The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the group is the current close price. These instruments are included in level 1. Instruments included in level 1 at the end of 2019 are liquid investment grade equities.
| Den Norske Amerikalinje AS | Lysaker, Norway | Investments | 100% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business office/country | Nature of business | Proportion of ordinary shares directly held by parent (%) |
Proportion of ordinary shares held by the group (%) |
The group's principal subsidiary at 31 December 2019 are set out above, and has share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the group, and the proportion of ownership interests held equals the voting
rights held by the group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of business.
The chief operating decision-maker monitores the business by combining similar operational characteristics such as product services, market and underlying asset base, into operating segments. The group's main investment is the investment in Huyndai Glovis Ltd. Segment information is therefore not relevant.
The group has exposure to the following financial risks from its ordinary operations:
The group has exposure to risk connected with the movements in the share price of Hyundai Glovis. Although financial fundamentals have been stable and reflecting the underlying business model of Hyundai Glovis, valuation has been volatile, causing the share price to periodically exhibit elevated levels of volatility and not always in sync with the broader korean equity market.
The group has exposure to currency risk mainly on balance sheet items denominated in currencies other than non-functional currencies (translation risk, mainly share price of Hyundai Glovis, denominated in KRW), and to a much lesser extent on revenues and costs in non-functional currencies (transaction
risk, mainly dividends from Hyundai Glovis, denominated in KRW).
The group has not established hedging strategies to mitigate risks originating from movements in share price and/or currencies.
The group has very limited exposure to credit risk due to lack of material receivables.
The Norwegian Company Act Law § 14-11, section 3 decide that the company under certain conditions will support repayment of debt issued by its former parent company Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA at the date of the demerger. The nominal size of this joint liability – which is treated as an off-balance sheet item – has been significantly reduced since the demerger, due to debt restructuring at Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA.
The group's management approach is to have adequate liquidity to meet its liabilities under both normal and stressed conditions. The group's liquidity risk is low in that it holds liquid assets in operational bank accounts.
| Change in Value | (112) | (56) | 0 | 56 | 112 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in USDKRW exchange rate | 923 | 1 038 | 1 153 | 1 269 | 1 384 |
| Sensitivities | (20%) | (10%) | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| USD mill | |||||
| Change in Value | (112) | (56) | 0 | 56 | 112 |
| Change in share price of Hyundai Glovis (KRW) | 114 400 | 128 700 | 143 000 | 157 300 | 171 600 |
| Sensitivities | (20%) | (10%) | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| USDmill |
The group's policy is to maintain a strong capital base to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future investment capabilities. Treasure ASA's main source of liquidity is the annual dividend payment from its shares in Hyundai Glovis, and will utilize these proceeds in addition to available liquidity to cover operational payments and the proposed 2019 dividend to its shareholders.
| USD thousand Assets |
Note | Financial assets at amortised cost |
Fair value through the income statement |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets at 31.12.2019 | 3 583 | 559 634 | 563 217 | |
| Cash and cash equivalent | 3 547 | 3 547 | ||
| Other current assets | 36 | 36 | ||
| Financial assets | 4 | 559 634 | 559 634 | |
| USD thousand Assets |
Note | assets at amortised cost |
through the income statement |
Total |
| Financial instruments by category | Financial | Fair value |
| Assets at 31.12.2018 | 2 149 | 522 593 | 524 742 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalent | 2 130 | 2 130 | |
| Other current assets | 19 | 19 | |
| Financial assets 4 |
522 593 | 522 593 |
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA controls 73.46% of the Treasure ASA group. The ultimate owner of the Treasure ASA group is Tallyman AS, which controls above 60% of voting shares of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group. The ultimate beneficial owners of Tallyman AS is the Wilhelmsen family. Mr Wilhelm Wilhelmsen controls Tallyman AS.
The group had transactions with related parties in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group during 2019. Services provided to Treasure ASA are based on Service Level Agreements and include:
Service Level Agreements are priced using a cost plus 5% margin calculation, in accordance with the principles set out in the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and are delivered according to agreements that are renewed annually.
Material related parties for Treasure group are: Business office, country
| Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) | Lysaker, Norway | Owns 73.46% of Treasure ASA |
|---|---|---|
| Wilhelmsen Accounting Services AS | Lysaker, Norway | Owned by WWH |
| USD thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING EXPENSES FROM RELATED PARTY | ||
| Purchase of services from Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group: | ||
| Management and accounting services | (249) | (205) |
| Operating expenses to related party | (249) | (205) |
No material events occurred between the balance sheet date and the date when the accounts were presented which provide new information about conditions prevailing on the balance sheet date.
Account and notes Group
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| NOK thousand Note |
2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating income | ||
| Other income 1 |
3 284 | 2 984 |
| Dividend and group contribution from subsidiary 1 |
108 000 | 80 000 |
| Total operating income | 111 284 | 82 984 |
| Operating expenses | ||
| Other expenses 1 |
(3 813) | (2 284) |
| Total operating expenses | (3 813) | (2 284) |
| Operating profit | 107 472 | 80 700 |
| Financial income/(expenses) | ||
| Net financial income 1 |
364 | 504 |
| Net financial expenses 1 |
(809) | (554) |
| Financial income/(expenses) | (445) | (50) |
| Profit before tax | 107 027 | 80 650 |
| Tax expenses 3 |
(484) | (861) |
| Profit for the year | 106 543 | 79 789 |
| Transfers and allocations | ||
| To equity 5 |
19 609 | 13 789 |
| Proposed dividend 5 |
86 934 | 66 000 |
| Total transfers and allocations | 106 543 | 79 789 |
| NOK thousand | Note | 31.12.2019 | 31.12.2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non current assets | |||
| Deferred tax asset | 3 | 1 505 | 1 291 |
| Investments in subsidiaries | 4 | 4 728 586 | 4 728 586 |
| Total non current assets | 4 730 091 | 4 729 877 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Account receivables | 232 | ||
| Current assets group companies | 7 | 28 000 | |
| Other current assets | 80 | 166 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6 | 31 124 | 5 107 |
| Total current assets | 59 437 | 5 274 | |
| Total assets | 4 789 528 | 4 735 151 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity |
|||
| Paid-in capital | 5 | 21 780 | 22 000 |
| Own shares | 5 | (47) | (145) |
| Retained earnings | 5 | 4 651 119 | 4 646 891 |
| Total equity | 4 672 852 | 4 668 746 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Account payables | 6 | 405 | |
| 29 735 | |||
| Cash pool group companies | 6/7 | ||
| Accrued dividend Total current liabilities |
5 | 86 934 116 676 |
66 000 66 405 |
Lysaker, 10 February 2020 The board of directors of Treasure ASA
Thomas Wilhelmsen chair
Marianne Lie
Benedicte Bakke Agerup
Christian Berg Magnus Sande CEO
| NOK thousand Note |
2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Profit before tax | 107 027 | 80 650 |
| Financial (income)/expenses 1 |
445 | 50 |
| Change in working capital | 1 191 | (100) |
| Tax paid (withholding tax) 3 |
(698) | (653) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 107 964 | 79 947 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Interest received 1 |
227 | 173 |
| Financial income/expenses | (672) | (223) |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | (445) | (50) |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Dividend to shareholders | (65 340) | (66 000) |
| Purchase of own shares | (16 163) | (17 574) |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | (81 503) | (83 574) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 26 017 | (3 677) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period | 5 107 | 8 784 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at 31.12 | 31 124 | 5 107 |
The company has bank accounts in both USD and NOK. Unrealised currency effects are included in net cash provided by operating activities.
| NOK thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING INCOME | |||
| Advisory fee Hyundai Glovis | 3 284 | 2 984 | |
| Dividend and group contribution from subsidiary | 7 | 108 000 | 80 000 |
| Total operating income | 111 284 | 82 984 | |
| OTHER EXPENSES | |||
| Board of directors fee (incl soc. sec.) | 2 | (325) | (325) |
| Expenses to group companies | 7 | (1 975) | (1 350) |
| External services | 2 | (466) | (204) |
| Travel and meeting expenses | (332) | (84) | |
| Other administration expenses | (714) | (321) | |
| Total other expenses | (3 813) | (2 284) | |
| FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSES) | |||
| Financial income | |||
| Interest income | 227 | 173 | |
| Net currency gain | 137 | 330 | |
| Net financial income | 364 | 504 | |
| Financial expenses | |||
| Other financial items | 6 | (809) | (554) |
| Net financial expenses | (809) | (554) | |
| Net financial income | (445) | (50) | |
| NOK thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilhelmsen | ||
| Benedicte Bakke Agerup | 100 | |
| Christian Berg | ||
| Marianne Lie | 100 | 100 |
| Bente Breivik | 100 |
Thomas Wilhelmsen and Christian Berg represent the majority shareholder on the board and do not receive a remuneration.
The proposed remuneration of the board members for the fiscal year 2019 is set to be approved by the AGM 12 March 2020.
Remuneration of the nomination committee totalled NOK 85 thousand for 2019.
Treasure ASA does not have any employees. The CEO and CFO, who composes the management of Treasure ASA, are employed by Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) and are hired on the basis of a Service Level Agreement. See note 7 for further details.
| Board of directors | Total | Part of total shares |
Part of voting stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilhelmsen | 42 000 | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Benedicte Bakke Agerup | 585 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Christian Berg | |||
| Marianne Lie |
| Total audit fee expenses | (164) | (189) |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory audit | (164) | (189) |
| NOK thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
| NOK thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Allocation of tax expense | ||
| Withholding tax | (698) | (653) |
| Change in deferred tax | 214 | (208) |
| Total tax expense | (484) | (861) |
| Basis for tax computation | ||
| Profit before tax | 107 027 | 80 650 |
| 22% tax (2018:23%) | (23 546) | (18 549) |
| Tax effect from | ||
| Permanent differences | 23 760 | 18 400 |
| Withholding tax | (698) | (653) |
| Change in tax rate | (59) | |
| Current year calculated tax | (484) | (861) |
| Effective tax rate | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Deferred tax asset | ||
| Tax losses carried forward | 1 505 | 1 291 |
| Deferred tax asset | 1 505 | 1 291 |
| Deferred tax asset 01.01 | 1 291 | 1 499 |
| Change of deferred tax through income statement | 214 | (208) |
| Deferred tax asset 31.12 | 1 505 | 1 291 |
Investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost. Where a reduction in the value of shares in subsidiaries is considered to be permanent and significant, an impairment to net realisable value is recorded.
| Total investments in subsidiaries | 4 728 586 | 4 728 586 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Den Norske Amerikalinje AS | Lysaker, Norway | Investment | 100% | 4 728 586 | 4 728 586 |
| NOK thousand | Business office country |
Nature of business |
Voting share/ ownership share |
2019 Book value |
2018 Book value |
The company's subsidiary at 31 December 2019 is set out above.
held by the company. The country of incorporation or registration is also their prinsipal place of business.
The share capital consist solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the company, and the propotion of ownership interest held equals the voting rights
| NOK thousand | Share capital | Retained earnings |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity 31.12.2019 | 21 780 | (47) | 4 651 119 | 4 672 852 |
| Proposed dividend | (86 934) | (86 934) | ||
| Profit for the year | 106 543 | 106 543 | ||
| Liquidation of own shares | (220) | 220 | ||
| Purchase of own shares | (122) | (16 041) | (16 163) | |
| Equity 31.12.2018 | 22 000 | (145) | 4 646 891 | 4 668 746 |
| Current year's change in equity | ||||
| NOK thousand | Share capital | Own shares | Retained earnings |
Total |
| Equity 31.12.2017 | 22 000 | 4 650 531 | 4 672 531 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of own shares | (145) | (17 429) | (17 574) | |
| Profit for the year | 79 789 | 79 789 | ||
| Proposed dividend | (66 000) | (66 000) | ||
| Equity 31.12.2018 | 22 000 | (145) | 4 646 891 | 4 668 746 |
At 31 December 2018, Treasure ASA had own shares of 1.450.000 shares. During 2019 the company acquired another 1.215.000 shares. 2 200 000 of the own shares were liquidated in 2019 and Treasure ASA had 465.000 own shares at 31 December 2019. The total purchase price of these shares was NOK 6.3 million.
At 31 December 2019 the company's share capital comprises 217 800 000 shares with a nominal value of NOK 0.10 each.
The proposed dividend for the fiscal year 2019 is set to be approved by the AGM 12 March 2020.
Dividend for fiscal year 2018 was NOK 0.30 per share paid in May 2019.
| Total number of shares | 217 800 000 | 100.00% |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 698 966 | 7.21% |
| Sniptind Invest AS | 497 336 | 0.23% |
| J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg S.A. | 572 831 | 0.26% |
| UBS Switzerland AG | 605 746 | 0.28% |
| Verdipapirfondet Nordea Norge Plus | 679 388 | 0.31% |
| Storebrand Norge i verdipapirfond | 722 786 | 0.33% |
| SEB Prime solutions Carn Long Shor | 724 890 | 0.33% |
| Kvaal Invest AS | 739 057 | 0.34% |
| Citibank, N.A. | 742 764 | 0.34% |
| Nordnet Bank AS | 827 551 | 0.38% |
| Danske Invest Norge II | 859 811 | 0.39% |
| Tallyman AS | 1 109 095 | 0.51% |
| VPF Nordea Avkastning | 1 219 364 | 0.56% |
| UBS AG | 1 300 865 | 0.60% |
| Verdipapirfondet SR-Utbytte | 1 529 220 | 0.70% |
| Verdipapirfondet Nordea Kapital | 1 858 119 | 0.85% |
| Danske Invest Norske Aksjer Inst | 2 235 904 | 1.03% |
| Danske Invest Norske Instit. II. | 5 175 584 | 2.38% |
| Folketrygdfondet | 7 578 031 | 3.48% |
| VPF Nordea Norge Verdi | 13 122 692 | 6.03% |
| Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA | 160 000 000 | 73.46% |
| Shareholders | of shares | total shares |
| Total number | % of |
At 31. December 2019 - 8 529 685 (3.9%) shares. Corresponding figures at 31. December 2018 - 14 874 367 (6.8%) shares.
The Norwegian Company Act Law § 14-11, section 3 decide that the company under certain conditions will support repayment of debt issued by its former parent company Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA at the date of the demerger. This joint liability is treated as an off-balance sheet item.
The parent general policy's is that no financial guarantees are provided by the parent company.
The parent's exposure to credit risk on cash and bank deposits is considered to be very limited as the parent maintain banking relationships with a selection of well-known and good quality banks.
Treasure ASA has during 2019 established a cash pool with the subsidiary Den Norske Amerikalinje AS (NAL). Treasure ASA is the owner of the cash pool. Bank balances in NAL is presented as intercompany receivable/ liability in the parent financial statements.
The companies have payroll tax bank guarantees amounted to NOK 300 thousand at the end of December 2019.
The parent's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to at all times meet its liabilities, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the parent and group's reputation.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA controls 73.46% of the Treasure ASA group. The ultimate owner of the Treasure ASA group is Tallyman AS, which controls above 60% of voting shares of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group. The ultimate beneficial owners of Tallyman AS is the Wilhelmsen family. Mr Wilhelm Wilhelmsen controls Tallyman AS.
The group had transactions with related parties in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group during 2019.
Services provided to Treasure ASA are based on Service Level Agreements and include:
Service Level Agreements are priced using a cost plus 5% margin calculation, in accordance with the principles set out in the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and are delivered according to agreements that are renewed annually.
| NOK thousand Note |
2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING EXPENSES TO GROUP COMPANIES | ||
| WilService AS | 5 | |
| Wilhelmsen Accounting Services AS | 250 | 273 |
| Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA | 1 721 | 1 076 |
| Operating expenses to group companies 1 |
1 975 | 1 350 |
| DIVIDEND AND GROUP CONTRIBUTION FROM SUBSIDIARIES | ||
| Den Norske Amerikalinje AS | 108 000 | 80 000 |
| Dividend and group contribution from subsidiary 1 |
108 000 | 80 000 |
| ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES FROM GROUP COMPANIES | ||
| Den Norske Amerikalinje AS | 28 000 | |
| Account receivables to group companies | 28 000 | |
| ACCOUNT PAYABLES TO GROUP COMPANIES | ||
| Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA | (405) | |
| Account payables to group companies | 0 | (405) |
| CASH POOL Den Norske Amerikalinje AS |
(29 339) | |
| Cash pool | (29 339) |
No material events occurred between the balance sheet date and the date when the accounts were presented which provide new information about conditions prevailing on the balance sheet date.

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| Independent Auditor's Report - Treasure ASA |
|---|
| generally accepted in Norway, including ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
| As part of an audit in accordance with laws, regulations, and auditing standards and practices generally accepted in Norway, including ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: |
| • identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. We design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. |
| • obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company and the Group's internal control. |
| • evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. |
| • conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company or the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company or the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. |
| • evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. |
| • obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. |
| We communicate with the Board of Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. |
| From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. |
| (3) |

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the financial statements for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2019 have been prepared in accordance with current applicable accounting standards, and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit for the entity and the group taken as a whole.
We also confirm that the board of directors' report includes a true and fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the entity and the group, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the entity and the group.
Lysaker, 10 February 2020 The board of directors of Treasure ASA
Thomas Wilhelmsen chair
Marianne Lie
Benedicte Bakke Agerup
Christian Berg Magnus Sande CEO
The board's corporate governance report for 2019
| Corporate governance comply or explain overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Topic | Deviations | Reference in this report | ||
| 1. | Implementation and reporting on corporate governance |
None | On page 31 | ||
| 2. | Business | None | On page 31 | ||
| 3. | Equity and dividends | None | On page 31 | ||
| 4. | Equal treatment of shareholders and transactions with close associates |
None | On page 31 | ||
| 5. | Freely negotiable shares | None | On page 32 | ||
| 6. | General meetings | The board chair opens and directs the general meeting | On page 32 | ||
| 7. | Nomination committee | None | On page 32 | ||
| 8. | Board of directors: composition and independence |
The board elect its own chair | On page 33 | ||
| 9. | The work of the board of directors | The full board acts as the audit committee and remuneration committee | On page 33 | ||
| 10. | Risk management and internal control | None | On page 33 | ||
| 11. | Remuneration of the board of directors | None | On page 33 | ||
| 12. | Remuneration of executive personnel | None | On page 33 | ||
| 13. | Information and communication | None | On page 34 | ||
| 14. | Take-overs | No separate policy developed, but guiding principles described. | On page 34 | ||
| 15. | Auditor | None | On page 34 |
This report is, amongst others, based on the requirements covered in the Norwegian Code of Practice for Corporate Governance.
The board believes sound corporate governance reduces risk and contributes to value creation in the best interest for the company's shareholders and other stakeholders.
The board discussed and approved this report 10 February 2020 – with all board members present - and assessed the company's corporate governance performance to be of a high standard.
The report will be presented to the annual general meeting 12 March 2020.
Thomas Wilhelmsen chair
Treasure ASA is a public limited company organised under Norwegian law. Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the company is subject to Norwegian securities legislation and stock exchange regulations.
This corporate governance report follows the requirements of the Norwegian Accounting Act (§3-3b) and the recommendations of the Norwegian Code of Practice for Corporate Governance ("Code of Practice"). The Code of Practice includes provisions and guidance that in part elaborate on existing legislation and in part cover areas not addressed by legislation. The structure of the report follows the structure of the Code of Practice.
This report is available on www.treasureasa.com.
Treasure ASA's Corporate Governance and this report builds on "comply or explain" principles. Where Treasure ASA does not fully comply with the Code of Practice, the deviations and the selected company solutions are explained.
Treasure ASA's business activities and the scope of the board's authority are restricted to the business specified in its Articles of Association.
The group's fundamental objective is to generate strong total shareholder return from investments within the maritime and logistics industries, by growing the market value of its shares, through dividend or other distributions to shareholders.
Whereas the primary focus is on managing the shareholding in Hyundai Glovis, the financial capability of the group are strong. The board and management will continue to enhance the relationship with the Hyundai Group and other stakeholders as well as identify other attractive investment opportunities to balance the asset base further.
The board has a strategy session on an annual basis, including a review of the ownership strategy for its main investments and an evaluation of the overall risk profile. A summary of the strategic direction and a risk review is included in the directors' report for 2019.
Treasure ASA is in regular dialogue with key stakeholders who engage with issues relating to the maritime industry and corporate activities. With a majority shareholder, Treasure ASA's various stakeholder interests are included in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's sustainability report. The report is available on wilhelmsen.com.
A responsible business model must be sustainable. With a majority shareholder, Treasure ASA's sustainability targets and achievements are included in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's sustainability report, based on the requirements stated by the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards and the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. The report is available on wilhelmsen.com.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
The parent company has a suitable level of equity considering its objectives, strategy and risk profile. The company has no interestbearing debt.
The company has historically distributed excess liquidity, mainly originating from the dividends received on the shares held in Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd., to the shareholders as a combination of cash dividends and share buy-backs. The board is proposing to the annual shareholder meeting scheduled for 12 March 2020 a cash dividend of NOK 0,40 per share.
Share capital increase and share buy-backs At the 2019 annual general meeting, the board proposed and was granted an authorization to issue new shares of up to 10% of current share capital. The annual general meeting also authorized the buy-back of own shares of up to 10% of current share capital. Both authorizations are valid until the 2020 annual general meeting and the board proposes to renew both authorizations.
Any transactions Treasure ASA carries out in its own shares are performed in such a way
The board's corporate governance report for 2019
to secure equal treatment of all shareholders. The main part of the share buy-back transactions in 2019 was executed by means of a reverse book-building, providing investors with transparent disclosures and a prolonged timeframe to cater for the prevailing low daily trading volume in the shares.
Any transactions taking place between a principal shareholder or close associates and the company will be conducted on arm's length terms. A similar principle will be used for transactions between companies within the group. In the event of material transactions, the company will seek independent valuation. Relevant transactions will be publicly disclosed to seek transparency. Pursuant to the instructions issued by and for the board, directors are required to inform the board if they have interests and/or relations, directly or indirectly, with Treasure ASA or the majority shareholder (including subsidiaries).
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
The shares with the ticker "TRE" are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and are freely negotiable. There are no restrictions on negotiability in the company's Articles of Associations.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
Matters to be dealt with and decided by the annual general meeting and procedures related to general meetings are outlined in Treasure ASA's Articles of Association. The general meeting is normally held in March or April each year, unless extraordinary general meetings are required.
Shareholders with Norwegian VPS accounts or known addresses are notified electronically through the Norwegian VPS System no later than 21 days prior to a general meeting.
Proposed resolutions and relevant supporting documents, including the annual report, are published on treasureasa.com no later than 21 days prior to the general meeting. Hard copies of the material are available to shareholders upon request.
Shareholders may attend the general meeting in person, nominate a proxy, or vote in advance. The vote may be through electronic communication. The attendance form, proxy nomination, or advance vote must be received by the company's registrar no later than two working days before the meeting takes place. As a rule, shareholders may vote on each individual matter, including individual candidates nominated for election.
The board chair, auditor and representatives from the company are present at the general meeting, which is organised in a way that facilitates dialogue between shareholders and representatives from the company. The board chair opens and directs the general meeting, as described in the Articles of Association.
The minutes from the general meetings are published on the Oslo Stock Exchange news service and are available on treasureasa.com immediately after the meeting.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: The board chair opens and directs the general meeting
The general meeting appoints the nomination committee and has approved guidelines for the committee's work. The committee nominates candidates to the board and proposes board members' remuneration.
As part of its nomination process, the committee will have contact with major shareholders, the board and the company's executives to ensure the process takes the board's and company's needs into consideration. The nomination committee provides its recommendation to the annual general meeting in form of a report, which among other include justification of individual candidates.
The nomination committee currently consists of Wilhelm Wilhelmsen (chair), Gunnar Frederik Selvaag and Jan Gunnar Hartvig. The committee members are up for election at the annual general meeting in 2020.
Wilhelm Wilhelmsen is related to the board chair. The other nomination committee members are independent of the board and executive management.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
The board comprises four directors and chooses its own chair. During 2019, the board consisted of the following members:
| Board member | Elected | Period | Elected to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilhelmsen | April 18 | 3 years | 2021 |
| Marianne Lie | April 18 | 3 years | 2021 |
| Christian Berg | April 18 | 2 years | 2020 |
| Benedicte Bakke Agerup |
April 18 | 2 years | 2020 |
Two of the directors are independent of the majority owner and the executive management. The board does not include executive personnel. The CEO and/or CFO are present at board meetings depending on agenda and issues to be discussed.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: The board chooses its own chair
The board has issued instructions for its own work. The instruction reflects the role, responsibilities, and work procedures of the board as laid down in the Norwegian Public Companies Act. This includes procedures for how to handle any situations where a board member has a personal or financial interest related to a board matter.
During 2019, the board held four meetings.
The board evaluates its performance and expertise on an annual basis. A summary of the evaluation is provided as input to the nomination committee.
According to the Articles of association, the board serves as the company's audit committee. As the board consists of four members, this is regarded the most effective solution, and for the same reason, the board has not deemed it desirable to have separate remuneration or other committees to follow up on specific issues.
The management team consists of the CEO and CFO. The duties, responsibilities and authority of the CEO follows instructions made by the board and the Norwegian Public Companies Act. Management is based on
the majority shareholder's group policy and governance principles.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: The full board serve as audit committee.
The board believes that the company's internal control and risk management are sound and appropriate given the extent and nature of the company's activities. The system contributes to sound control characterised by integrity and ethical attitudes throughout the organisation. It is based on the majority shareholder's governing elements including code of conduct, business standards, whistleblowing system and relevant policies and procedures.
Reference is made to the majority shareholder's disclosures in its annual report.
The board reviews the company's risk matrix regularly and internal control arrangements at least annually.
Financial reporting is covered by the company's policies and statements are prepared monthly. Treasure ASA reports to the financial market on a semi-annual basis. The board performs internal financial audit review prior to the release of semi-annual results, and when otherwise required.
Remuneration of directors is determined by the annual general meeting and is not dependent upon the company's results. The fee reflects the responsibilities of the board, its expertise, the amount of time devoted to its work and the complexity of the company's businesses. No director holds share options in the company.
In 2019, none of the directors performed assignments for the company other than serving on the board of the company.
Remuneration of directors are described in note 1 to the group accounts and note 2 to the parent company accounts.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
The group has no employees. Management
functions (CEO and CFO) are covered via an extensive and detailed Service Level Agreement with Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
Transparency, accountability and timeliness guides the group's communication activities. The company follow the guidelines set out by the Oslo Stock Exchange.
The market will be informed about the company's activities and financial reports through stock exchange notices, annual and interim reports, press releases and on treasureasa.com.
In addition, an update is presented to the financial markets and stakeholders as part of the majority shareholder's quarterly presentations and capital markets day (if applicable).
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
The Articles of Association entail no provisions related to potential take-over bids and the board has not established a separate policy covering the topic. The board will handle any take-over bids in accordance with Norwegian Law and relevant regulation, but has a responsibility to ensure that, in the event of a take-over bid, business activities are not disrupted unnecessarily. The board also has a responsibility to ensure that shareholders have adequate information and time to assess any such bid. Should a
takeover situation arise, the board would undertake an evaluation of the proposed bid terms and provide a recommendation to the shareholders as to whether to accept the proposal or not. The recommendation statement would clearly state whether the Board of Directors' evaluation is unanimous and the reasons for any dissent.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: No separate policy developed, but guiding principles described above.
The auditor for Treasure ASA is PricewaterhouseCoopers AS.
The key features of the external audit plan are reviewed by the board on an annual basis, with the auditor being present if deemed required. The board has a yearly meeting with the auditor without the presence of management.
The auditor is also invited to attend the meeting where the board deal with the annual accounts (preliminary and/or final annual accounts), and at other occasions where the board so request. As a general principle, the use of the auditor for services other than audit shall be limited.
The fee to external auditors, broken down by statutory work, other assurance services, tax services, and other assistance, is specified in note 1 to the Treasure ASA group accounts and note 2 to the parent company accounts.
Deviations from the Code of Practice: None
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Treasure ASA Annual Report 2019 35
As of 31 December 2019

Unless otherwise stated, the company is wholly-owned
www.treasureasa.com
Treasure ASA P O Box 33 NO-1324 Lysaker, NORWAY Tel: +47 67 58 40 00
Org no 916 803 222 MVA
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