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Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

Quarterly Report Aug 9, 2018

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WILH. WILHELMSEN HOLDING ASA

Second quarter and half-year report 2018

Highlights for the quarter

  • Stable income and improved underlying EBITDA in maritime services
  • Reported EBITDA impacted by USD 27 million termination and legal costs related to the Drew transaction
  • Strong uplift in EBITDA and share of profits from associates in supply services, supported by seasonality and property sales gains
  • Negative contribution from holding and investments activities
  • Improved net profit in Wallenius Wilhelmsen, supported by volume growth
  • Reduced value of the investment in Hyundai Glovis; withdrawal of proposed restructuring of Hyundai Motor Group
  • Increase in value of other investments adjusted for reduction in Qube shareholding
  • Net loss for the quarter due to reduced financial assets value (non-cash effect) and non-recurring cost
  • Paid NOK 3.50 dividend per share

Post quarter events

• On 21 July, Wilhelmsen decided to abandon the acquisition of the technical solutions business from Drew Marine following US District Court ruling

Key figures

Financial performance

USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q2'18 Q1'18 Change Q2'17 Change 30.06.18 30.06.17 Change
Total income 222 211 5 % 344 -36 % 433 484 -11 %
- of which operating revenue 219 210 4 % 146 50 % 429 285 50 %
- of which gain/(loss) on sale of assets 3 1 166 % 198 -98 % 4 199 -98 %
EBITDA 0 15 -97 % 210 -100 % 16 214 -93 %
Operating profit/EBIT -9 5 neg. 206 neg. -4 206 neg.
Share of profits from associates 11 6 77 % -4 neg. 17 -4 neg.
Change in fair value financial assets -241 124 -117
Other financial income/(expenses) -30 11 23 neg. -18 31
Tax income/(expenses) 3 -5 -7 neg. -1 -10
Profit/(loss) from continued operations -266 142 neg. 218 neg. -123 222 neg.
Discontinued operations -264 -239
Profit/(loss) for the period -266 142 neg. -47 neg. -123 -16 neg.
Profit/(loss) to owners of the parent -201 101 neg. -100 neg. -99 -77 neg.
EPS (USD) -4,32 2,18 neg. -2,16 neg. -2,14 -1,65 neg.
Other comprehensive income -41 31 53 neg. -10 74
Total comprehensive income -307 174 neg. 6 neg. -133 58 neg.
Total comprehensive income owners of parent -239 130 neg. -72 neg. -110 -16 neg.
Total assets 3 136 3 478 -10 % 2 760 14 % 3 136 2 760 14 %
Equity parent 1 845 2 105 -12 % 1 955 -6 % 1 845 1 955 -6 %
Total equity 2 027 2 361 -14 % 2 129 -5 % 2 027 2 129 -5 %
Equity ratio 65 % 68 % -3 % 77 % -12 % 65 % 77 % -12 %

Result for the quarter

Total income for the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group (referred to as Wilhelmsen or group) was USD 222 million in the second quarter of 2018. This was a 5% increase from the previous quarter, mainly due to higher operating revenue within supply services.

EBITDA was nil for the quarter, including USD 27 million termination fee and legal cost related to the later abandoned Drew acquisition. Underlying EBITDA improved for both maritime services and supply services.

Share of profit from associates was USD 11 million, reflecting improved net result in Wallenius Wilhelmsen and NorSea Group associates.

Change in fair value of financial assets was negative with USD 241 million for the quarter, with reduced value of investment in Hyundai Glovis well offsetting a net increase for other investments.

Other financial items were a net expense of USD 30 million for the quarter, of which half are currency related items within maritime services.

Other comprehensive income for the quarter was a loss of USD 41 million, mainly currency translation differences related to non-USD assets.

Total comprehensive income, including net profit and other comprehensive income, attributable to owners of the parent was a loss of USD 239 million in the second quarter.

Balance sheet

Total assets were down 10% in the second quarter, mainly due to reduced value of financial assets. In addition to lower asset prices, a stronger USD had a negative effect on value of both financial and other assets, when converting value of non-USD assets into USD.

A loss for the period and dividend payments reduced equity attributable to owners of the parent with 12% in the second quarter. As of 30 June 2018, the group equity ratio was 65%.

Cash, liquidity and debt

Interest
bearing
USD mill Cash debt
Maritime services 112 201
Supply services 9 353
Holding and investments 54 55
Elimination 0 -18
Wilhelmsen group 175 591

Cash and cash equivalents was USD 175 million by the end of the second quarter, up USD 4 million from the previous quarter.

Interest bearing debt was USD 591 million by the end of the quarter. The USD 30 million reduction for the quarter was due to currency effect on non-USD debt and reduced drawdown on supply services and holding facilities.

During the quarter, NorSea Group completed a refinancing of majority of its interest-bearing debt.

Result for the half year

Result for the half year reflected a net loss from fair value of financial assets and cost related to the abandoned Drew acquisition. Contribution from maritime services was some down, while the supply services segment and share of profit in Wallenius Wilhelmsen contributed positively.

Total comprehensive income to owners of the parent was a loss of USD 110 million in the first half.

Segment information

Maritime services

The maritime services segment includes ships service, ship management and other maritime services activities.

USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q2'18 Q1'18 Change Q2'17 Change 30.06.18 30.06.17 Change
Total income 148 151 -2 % 147 1 % 299 287 4 %
- Ships service 138 140 -2 % 134 3 % 278 263 6 %
- Ship management 10 10 -3 % 11 -10 % 21 23 -9 %
- Other/eliminations 0 0 1 0 2
EBITDA -9 13 neg. 17 neg. 3 26 -87 %
- EBITDA margin (%) -6 % 9 % 12 % 1 % 9 %
Operating profit/EBIT -13 9 neg. 13 neg. -5 19 neg.
- EBIT margin (%) -9 % 6 % 9 % -2 % 7 %
Share of profits from associates 1 1 16 % 1 41 % 2 2
Change in fair value financial assets -5 3 -2
Other financial income/(expenses) -19 1 1 -18 6
Tax income/(expense) 4 -3 -4 1 -7
Profit/(loss) -33 11 neg. 11 neg. -22 21 neg.
- Profit margin (%) -22 % 7 % 8 % -7 % 7 %
- Non controlling interest 1 0 0 1 0
Profit/(loss) to owners of the parent -34 11 neg. 11 neg. -23 20 neg.

Result for the quarter

Total income from maritime services was USD 148 million in the second quarter. This was broadly in line with the previous quarter when adjusting for seasonality.

EBITDA was a loss of USD 9 million for the quarter. The quarter included non-recurring cost of USD 27 million related to Drew, of which USD 7 million was legal cost and USD 20 million was a provision for termination fee. Adjusting for non-recurring cost, EBITDA was USD 18 million, up 36% from the first quarter.

Financial items were a net expense of USD 23 million, with change in fair value of Survitec Group and net currency items being the main factors.

The quarter ended with a net loss after non-controlling interests of USD 34 million.

Ships service

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is a global provider of standardised product brands and service solutions to the maritime industry, focusing on marine products, marine chemicals, maritime logistics and ships agency. Ships service is fully owned by Wilhelmsen.

Total income for ships service was down 2% from the first quarter. When compared with the corresponding period last year, income was up 3%. Sale of marine products continued its upward trend. Income from ships agency services was up also up for the quarter, while sale of nonmarine chemicals was down due to seasonality.

A more favourable product mix lifted operating profit when compared with a weak first quarter.

In June, Airbus and Wilhelmsen officially signed an MOU to develop an Unmanned Air System for maritime deliveries. Test-project will begin in Singapore in the third quarter.

Ship management

Wilhelmsen Ship Management provides full technical management, crewing and related services for all major vessel types. Ship management is fully owned by Wilhelmsen.

Total income for ship management was down 3% from the first quarter, and down 10% when compared with the corresponding period last year. This followed a reduction in fleet under management and reduced lay-up activities.

Operating profit was also down for the quarter, following reduced income and ramp up cost related to the TenneT offshore wind contract.

In June, a new Wilhelmsen Ship Management office was opened in Southampton, UK, with 11 vessels on management.

Other maritime services activities

This includes Wilhelmsen Insurance Services (fully owned Wilhelmsen), Survitec Group (owned ~20%) and certain corporate activites. Survitec Group is reported as financial assets.

The quarter included a USD 5 million loss from change in fair value of the Survitec investment, mainly currency related.

Post quarter event

On 21 July, the United States' District Court for the District of Columbia announced that it will grant the US Federal Trade Commission motion for an injunction to block the planned acquisition by Wilhelmsen of the technical solutions business from Drew Marine. Consequently, Wilhelmsen and Drew have agreed to abandon the transaction.

Segment information

Supply services

The supply services segment includes NorSea Group, WilNor Governmental Services and other supply services activities. (New segment from 26 September 2017, with activities previously reported under the holding and investments segment)

USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q2'18 Q1'18 Change Q2'17 Change 30.06.18 30.06.17 Change
Total income 73 59 23 % 132
- NorSea Group 70 56 24 % 126
- Other/eliminations 3 3 0 % 7
EBITDA 14 6 125 % 20
- EBITDA margin (%) 19 % 11 % 15 %
Operating profit/EBIT 9 1 >500% 9
- EBIT margin (%) 12 % 1 % 7 %
Share of profit from associates 4 1 174 % 5
Other financial income/(expense) -4 -4 -8
Tax income/(expense) -1 -1 -2
Profit/(loss) 8 -3 neg. 5
- Profit margin (%) 11 % -5 % 4 %
- Non controlling interest 3 -1 2
Profit/(loss) to owners of the parent 5 -2 neg. 4

Result for the quarter

Total income from supply services was USD 73 million in the second quarter, up 23% from the previous quarter. The increase followed higher income in NorSea Group.

EBITDA came in at USD 14 million for the quarter, while share of profit from associates was USD 4 million. Both improved from the first quarter, supported by seasonality and sales gains. Other financial items were stable, with a net expense of USD 4 million.

Net profit after minority interests was USD 5 million for the quarter.

NorSea Group

NorSea Group provides supply bases and integrated logistics solution to the offshore industry. Wilhelmsen owns ~75,2% of NorSea Group (40% ownership until 26 September and ~74,2% as per 31 December 2017). NorSea Group is fully consolidated in the Wilhelmsen's accounts from end of the third quarter 2017.

Total income for NorSea Group was USD 70 million in the second quarter, up 24% from the first quarter. Income from supply base services increased, reflecting a traditionally stronger summer season. Income from infrastructure and facilities was also up, lifted by a property sales gain.

Operating profit increased, benefitting from the seasonal upswing in activities, a sales gain, and improved performance for non-Norwegian activities. Seasonality and a sales gain also lifted share of profit from associates. In total, property sales gains had a USD 3 million impact on the net result for the quarter.

Other supply services activities

This includes WilNor Governmental Services (owned 51% directly and 49% through NorSea Group) and certain minor supply services activities.

Income for WilNor Governmental Services, mainly reported on a pass-through basis, was stable for the quarter.

Segment information

Holding and investments

The holding and investments segment includes investments in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and Treasure ASA, financial assets, and other holding and investments activities.

USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q2'18 Q1'18 Change Q2'17 Change 30.06.18 30.06.17 Change
Total income 3 3 2 % 200 -99 % 6 205 -97 %
- Operating revenue 3 3 2 % 5 -44 % 6 10 -46 %
- Gain on sale of assets 0 0 195 0 195
EBITDA -4 -4 193 -8 187
Operating profit/EBIT -4 -4 192 -8 187
Share of profit from associates 6 4 55 % -5 neg. 10 -6 neg.
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 6 4 55 % -9 neg. 10 -9 neg.
- Other/eliminations 0 0 4 0 3
Change in fair value financial assets -236 121 -115
- Hyundai Glovis -250 144 -107
- Qube Holdings/other financial assets 15 -23 -8
Other financial income/(expenses) -7 14 neg. 22 neg. 7 25 -71 %
- Investment management (Holding) -3 -1 1 -4 1
- Hyundai Glovis 0 12 0 12 0
- Qube Holdings/other financial assets 0 1 8 1 10
- Other financial income/(expense) -4 1 14 -3 14
Tax income/(expense) 0 0 -3 0 -4
Profit/(loss) for the period -241 134 206 -106 202
- Non controlling interest -68 42 53 -26 53
Profit/(loss) to owners of the parent -172 92 153 -80 149

Result for the quarter

The holding and investments segment reported a net loss of USD 172 million in the second quarter, following a strong fall in the value of the investment in Hyundai Glovis. A net profit in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and a gain from the investment in Qube Holdings had a positive impact.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is a global provider of ocean and landbased logistics services towards car and ro-ro customers, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Wilhelmsen owns ~37,8% of the company, which is reported as associate in Wilhelmsen's accounts.

Total income for Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA was USD 1 044 million in the second quarter, up 8% from the previous quarter and up 7% when compared with the corresponding period last year. Ocean income was supported by strong underlying volume development and increased fuel compensation. Seasonality contributed positively when compared with the previous quarter, while contracted reductions in Hyundai Motor Group volumes negatively impacted development when compared with last year. For land-based operations, income were positively impacted by the Melbourne terminal being fully operational and the acquisition of Keen Transport.

Reported EBITDA was USD 156 million in the second quarter, up 24% from a weak first quarter but down when compared with corresponding period last year. Rate reductions, reduced Hyundai Motor Group volumes, increased bunker cost and trade imbalances continued to outweight positive volume development and realised synergies. At the end of the second quarter about USD 110

million of the USD 120 million synergy target was confirmed.

Wilhelmsen's share of profit in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA was USD 6 million in the second quarter.

Post quarter, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA announced an aqusition of 70% of the shares in Syngin Technologies.

Treasure ASA

Treasure ASA holds a 12.04% ownership interest in Hyundai Glovis, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Wilhelmsen owns ~72.7% of Treasure ASA. Hyundai Glovis is from 4 April 2017 reported as financial assets in the Wilhelmsen's accounts.

Change in fair market value of the shareholding in Hyundai Glovis was negative with USD 250 million for the quarter. The market value at the end of the second quarter was USD 469 million.

In May, a proposed restructuring plan for the Hyundai Motor Group was withdrawn due to possible lack of support amongst certain shareholders. Subsequent to the withdrawal of the restructuring plan, the Hyundai Glovis share price decreased significantly.

Financial investments

Financial investments include cash and cash equivalents, current financial investments and other financial assets held by the parent and fully owned subsidiaries.

Change in fair market value of the shareholdings in Qube Holdings and other financial assets was a gain of USD 15 million for the quarter. The market value at the end of the second quarter was USD 101 million. During the quarter, Wilhelmsen sold 15 million shares in Qube, with a net cash proceed of USD 27 million. Following the sale, Wilhelmsen owns 50 million shares in Qube.

The current financial investment portfolio held by Wilhelmsen was USD 91 million by the end of the second quarter. The portfolio primarily included listed equities and investment-grade bonds. Net income from investment management was a loss of USD 2 million in the second quarter.

Risk update

The Wilhelmsen group consists of operating companies and investments exposed to the global economy and world merchandised trade. The main risks as considered by the board at that time are described in the annual report for 2017. While risk in general remains as described in the annual report, certain individual risk factors have been impacted by events which have taken place after completion of the annual report. Main events and impacts are described below.

Global growth remains strong, but tension has increased related to trade agreements and imbalances. New import tariffs have been introduced or threatened to be introduced by certain countries. The future potential impact of these actions on Wilhelmsen remains uncertain.

Other holding and investments activities Holding/other activities includes general holding activities.

Underlying income and EBITDA was at normal levels for the quarter.

The planned USD 400 million acquisition of the technical solutions business from Drew Marine has been abandoned, following a negative ruling by the US Court. The decision will not have any direct consequences for Wilhelmsen apart from the USD 20 million termination fee, but will impact the strategic development of Ships services.

The share prices of the two largest investments exposed to market prices, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and Treasure ASA, have fallen. While the change in market prices for these investments are not affecting the consolidated accounts, it reduces the value adjusted equity of Wilhelmsen.

Outlook

Maritime services

Focus on improving the operating margin, strengthening profitability and growing the business will remain. A strategic review will be made related to future growth alternatives, following agreement to terminate the planned Drew acquisition.

Supply services

The positive effect from the restructuring process within NorSea Group lifted the supply services segment operating profit in the second quarter, with further effects expected when fully implemented.

Holding and investments

Wallenius Wilhelmsen maintains a balanced view on prospects.

Potential changes in Hyundai Glovis shareholding structure and business remains uncertain, following withdrawal of the proposed Hyundai Motor Group restructuring plan.

Wilhelmsen group

After a weak start of the year, the underlying trend has been more optimistic for all three business segments. The positive development is expected to continue into the third quarter.

A more negative sentiment towards global trade, and potential introduction of further tariffs and restrictions, create uncertainties on a medium-term basis.

Lysaker, 9 August 2018 The board of directors of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

Forward-looking statements presented in this report are based on various assumptions. These assumptions were reasonable when made, but as assumptions are inherently subject to uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict. Wilhelmsen cannot give assurances that expectations regarding the future outlook will be achieved or accomplished.

Income statement - financial report

USD mill
Note
Q2 Q2 YTD YTD Full year
2018 2017 2018 2017 2017
Operating revenue 219 146 429 285 632
Other income
Gain/(loss) on sale of assets
2
3 198 4 199 161
Total income 222 344 433 484 793
Operating expenses
Cost of goods and change in inventory (64) (42) (131) (87) (194)
Employee benefits (82) (57) (165) (117) (252)
Other expenses (76) (35) (122) (67) (150)
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation 0 210 16 214 198
Depreciation and impairments
3
(10) (4) (20) (8) (22)
Operating profit (9) 206 (4) 206 176
Share of profits from joint ventures and associates
4
Change in fair value financial assets
9
11
(241)
(4)
-
17
(117)
(4)
-
55
-
Other financial income/(expenses)
7
(30) 23 (18) 31 22
Profit before tax (269) 225 (122) 233 253
Tax income/(expense) 3 (7) (1) (10) (16)
Profit from continued operations (266) 218 (123) 222 236
Discontinued operations
Net profit/(loss) from discontinued operations (net after tax)
6
- (264) - (239) (239)
Profit for the period (266) (47) (123) (16) (2)
Attributable to: non-controlling interests continued operations (65) 53 (24) 53 55
non-controlling interests discontinued operations - - - 7 7
owners of the parent (201) (100) (99) (77) (64)
Basic earnings per share (USD)
8
(4,32) (2,16) (2,14) (1,65) (1,38)
Comprehensive income - financial report
Q2 Q2 YTD YTD Full year
USD mill 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017
Profit for the period (266) (47) (123) (16) (2)
Items that may be reclassified to income statement
Cash flow hedges (net after tax) 0 2
Revaluation mark to market value available for sale financial assets 47 53 3
Comprehensive income from associates (1) (1) (1)
Currency translation differences (41) (67) (12) (53) 47
Currency translation differences recycled to income statement as part of loss of sale of assets - 28
Comprehensive income discontinued operations (2) (1) (1)
Items that will not be reclassified to income statement -
Currency translation differences investments 76 76 -
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (41) 53 (10) 74 77
Total comprehensive income for the period (307) 6 (133) 58 75
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent continued operations (239) 192 (110) 223 251
Owners of the parent discontinued operations (264) (239) (239)
Non-controlling interests (67) 78 (23) 74 64
Total comprehensive income for the period (307) 6 (133) 58 75

The above consolidated income statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Balance sheet - financial report

USD mill Note 30.06.2018 30.06.2017 31.12.2017
Deferred tax asset 5 26 17 18
Goodwill and other intangible assets 3 171 162 171
Vessels, property and other tangible assets 3 574 181 590
Investments in joint ventures and associates 4 1 018 883 1 019
Financial assets to fair value 9 650 845 801
Other non current assets 23 48 37
Total non current assets 2 460 2 135 2 637
Inventory 77 73 81
Current financial investments 91 91 101
Other current assets 333 226 302
Cash and cash equivalents 175 235 167
Total current assets
Total assets
676
3 136
625
2 760
651
3 288
Paid-in capital 8 122 122 122
Retained earnings 8/10 1 724 1 833 1 853
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 1 845 1 955 1 975
Non-controlling interests 182 173 212
Total equity 2 027 2 129 2 188
Pension liabilities 23 24 23
Deferred tax 5 9 14 6
Non-current interest-bearing debt 11 489 234 493
Other non-current liabilities 113 100 112
Total non current liabilities 635 372 634
Current income tax 4 5 11
Public duties payable 9 5 7
Current interest-bearing debt 11 102 0 108
Other current liabilities 359 249 341
Total current liabilities 474 260 466
Total equity and liabilities 3 136 2 760 3 288

The above consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Cash flow statement - financial report

USD mill Q2 Q2 YTD YTD Full year
Note 2018 2017* 2018 2017* 2017*
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit before tax (269) (40) (122) (7) 14
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates (11) 5 (17) (10) (69)
Change in fair value financial assets 9 242 (23) 117 (21)
Other financial (income)/expenses 29 (10) 18 (12) (6)
Financial derivatives unrealised (8)
Depreciation/impairment 3 10 4 20 28 42
Loss/ (gain) on sale of fixed assets 3 (5) (0) (4) (9) (11)
(Gain)/loss from sale of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates 6 - (52) - (52) 107
Change in net pension asset/liability 2 2 0 1 (5)
Change in inventory 0 (11) 4 (12) (21)
Change in other working capital (29) 26 (28) 14 38
Tax paid (company income tax, withholding tax) (2) (5) (5) (7) (11)
Net cash provided by operating activities (34) (104) (17) (86) 70
Cash flow from investing activities
Dividend received from joint ventures and associates 16 14 18 15 18
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 3 14 - 14 54 63
Investments in fixed assets 3 (10) (8) (18) (12) (29)
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries 7 14 7 14 14
Cash discontinued operations 6 - - - - (121)
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates (0) (21) (1) (21) (89)
Loan repayments received from joint ventures and associates 17 - 17 - -
Proceeds from sale of financial investments 53 16 62 101 111
Current financial investments (14) (4) (21) (43) (58)
Interest received 3 1 3 1 5
Net cash flow from investing activities 86 10 81 108 (87)
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of debt 62 30 72 30 230
Repayment of debt (77) - (86) (64) (271)
Interest paid including interest derivatives (8) (9) (15) (33) (37)
Cash from financial derivatives - 3 - 7 -
Dividend to shareholders/purchase of own shares (26) (23) (26) (23) (36)
Net cash flow from financing activities (48) 1 (54) (83) (114)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1
Cash and cash equivalents at the beg. of the period 1 4
171
(93)
328
9
166
(61)
296
(130)
296
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 1 175 235 175 235 167
* 2017 including discontinued operations
The net cash flow from discontnued operations are: 6
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations
7
107
7
107
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations (74) (74)
Cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations (at the end of the
period) at 31.03.2017
1
Excluding restricted cash.
121 121

The group is located and operating world wide, and every entity has several bank accounts in different currencies. Unrealised currency effects are included in net cash provided by operating activities.

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Statement of changes in equity - financial report

Statement of changes in equity - Year to date

Retained Non
controlling
USD mill Share capital earnings Total interests Total equity
Balance at 31.12.2017 122 1 853 1 975 212 2 188
Profit for the period (99) (99) (24) (123)
Other comprehensive income (10) (10) 1 (10)
Change in non-controlling interests (2) (2)
Paid dividends to shareholders (20) (20) (5) (26)
Balance 30.06.2018 122 1 723 1 845 182 2 027
Balance at 31.12.2016 122 1 868 1 990 502 2 492
Profit for the period included discontinued operations (76) (76) 60 (16)
Other comprehensive income 61 61 13 74
Outgoing non-controlling interests (398) (398)
Paid dividends to shareholders (19) (19) (4) (23)
Balance 30.06.2017 122 1 834 1 955 173 2 129

Statement of changes in equity - Full year 2017

Retained Non
controlling
USD mill Share capital earnings Total interests Total equity
Balance at 31.12.2016 122 1 868 1 990 502 2 492
Profit for the period (64) (64) 62 (2)
Other comprehensive income 77 77 (1) 77
Incoming non-controlling interests 53 53
Change in non-controlling interests 3 4
Outgoing non-controlling interests (398) (398)
Paid dividends to shareholders (28) (28) (8) (36)
Balance 31.12.2017 122 1 853 1 975 212 2 188

The above consolidated statement of statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Note 1 - Accounting principles

General information

This consolidated interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS 34), "interim financial reporting". The consolidated interim financial reporting should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year end 31 December 2017 for Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group (WWI), which has been prepared in accordance with IFRS's endorsed by the EU.

Basic policies

The accounting policies implemented are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for WWI for the year end 31 December 2017.

IFRS 9 replaces the provisions of IAS 39 that relate to the recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities, derecognition of financial instruments impairment of assets and hedge accounting. The adoption of IFRS 9 Financial instruments from 1 January 2018 resulted in changes in accounting policies and adjustments to the amounts recognized in the financial statements.

The group has only one type of financial asset that is subject to IFRS 9's new expected credit loss model:

-Trade receivables for sale of services

Note 2 - Significant acquisitions and disposals

2018

Second quarter

No material disposal or acquistion.

First quarter

No material disposal or acquistion.

2017

Fourth quater

No material disposal or acquistion has been made, except increased the ownership in NorSea Group with 2.11% throgh acquisition of shares from NorSea Group's management.

Third quarter

Per 26.09.2017 the group increased it's ownership in NorSea to 72% from previously held 40%. Total consideration for the additional 32% investment in NorSea Group is NOK 545 million (USD 70 million). The investment was financed through existing liquidity and funding reserves.

The remeasurement loss upon consolidation of the former NorSea Group was USD 40 mill.

NorSea Group and WilNor Govermental Service will be presented in a new segment "Supply Services" from 30.09.2017.

Second quarter

The merger between Wall Roll AB (part of Wallenius Rederiarna AB) and Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA was completed in beginning of April. After the completion the group own 37.8% of Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA. The investment is treated as an The group was required to revise its impairment methodology under IFRS 9 for the class of asset. The impact of the change in impairment on the group's level is immaterial and no adjustments have been done at the retained earnings.

Classification investments and other financial assets. 1 January 2018, the group classifiy its financial assets in the following measurement category:

  • Financial assets at fair value through income statement.

Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through income statement are recognized at income statement as "Changes in fair value financial assets", see note 9.

The group has adopted IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers from 1 January 2018 which resulted in no material changes.

Roundings

As a result of rounding adjustments, the figures in one or more columns may not add up to the total of that column.

associate company (equity method). The merger effect was an accounting loss of USD 264 mill and presented as discontinued operations. The initial investment cost was stock price 4 April 2017 NOK 42.50 per share.

In addition the group acquired Kemetyl Konsument Norge AS at 1 April 2017. The investment cost was approximately USD 20 mill.

The presentation of the investment in Hyundai Glovis Ltd was changed from an associate to financial assets to fair value. The change in accounting principle give an accounting gain of USD 195 mill. The accounting principle of the investment is in line with Treasure ASA presentation.

First quarter

No material disposal or acquistion. The presentation of segment WWASA is reclassed to discontinued operations.

Note 3 - Tangible and intangible assets

Other tangible Intangible Total tangible
and intangible
USD mill Vessels Property assets assets assets
2018
Cost 1.1 36 575 269 243 1 123
Acquisition - 8 8 3 19
Reclass/disposal - (18) (29) (10) (57)
Currency translation differences 0 (3) (3) 0 (5)
Cost 30.06 36 563 245 236 1 080
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1.1 (17) (159) (114) (71) (362)
Depreciation/amortisation (1) (10) (6) (4) (20)
Reclass/disposal - 1 - 10 43
Currency translation differences (0) 2 1 (0) 2
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 30.06 (18) (161) (92) (65) (336)
Carrying amounts 30.06 19 402 153 171 744
2017
Cost 1.1 2 457 90 189 208 2 944
Acquisition 0 1 11 22 33
Reclass/disposal (2 457) (6) (6) (2 470)
Currency translation differences - 5 8 5 19
Cost 30.06 0 95 202 229 526
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1.1 (579) (38) (72) (63) (752)
Depreciation/amortisation (1) (3) (3) (8)
Depreciation discontinued operations (20) (0) (20)
Reclass/disposal 599 3 (0) 602
Currency translation differences - (2) (2) (1) (5)
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 30.06 0 (42) (75) (68) (184)
Carrying amounts 30.06 0 53 127 162 342
2017 Full year
Cost 1.1 2 457 90 189 208 2 944
Acquisition 0 4 21 3 29
Business combination 38 479 57 30 604
Reclass/disposal (2 458) 13 (10) (8) (2 462)
Currency translation differences (1) (11) 12 10 9
Cost 31.12 36 575 269 243 1 123
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1.1 (579) (38) (72) (63) (752)
Depreciation/amortisation (0) (6) (9) (6) (22)
Depreciation discontinued operations (20) (0) (20)
Business combination (17) (100) (37) (1) (156)
Reclass/disposal 599 (15) 6 1 592
Currency translation differences 1 1 (3) (2) (4)
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 31.12 (17) (159) (114) (71) (362)
Carrying amounts 31.12 19 416 155 171 761

Note 4 - Investment in associates

The restructuring of the group has changed the presentation of investment in associates. The net profit from associates has been moved from operating activities to be a part of investing and financial activities in the group.

As a consequence of the merger between Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wall Roll AB, the investment in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (previously named Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics ASA) is classified as associate.

In addition the investment in Hyundai Glovis has been changed from associate to a financial assets at fair value at the same time as the merger between Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wall Roll AB.

Per 26.09.2017 the group increased the ownership in NorSea Group to 72% changing the presentation of NorSea from investment in associate to investment in subsidiary. Per Q2 2018 the ownership has increased to 75.15% through acquisition of shares from NorSea Group's management.

Material joint ventures and associates at the end June 2018 are: USD mill

30.06.2018
Holding and Investments segment: Ownership Booked value
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 37.8% 839
Dolittle AS 50 % 1
Maritime service segment:
Associates 20 - 50% 12
Supply services segment:
Joint venture
Cost Center Base 50 % 104
Vikan Næringspark Invest AS 50 % 16
Other 50 % 0
Associates
Risavika Havn AS 42.8% 30
Risavika Eiendom AS 42 % 9
Hammerfest Næringsinvest AS 32 % 2
Other 33 - 49% 6
Total investment in joint ventures and associates 1 017
Q2 Q2 YTD YTD
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates 2018 2017 2018 2017
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 6 (9) 10 (9)
Joint ventures and associates in Supply Services 4 4 5 3
Associates in Maritime Services 1 3 2 2
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates 11 (4) 17 (4)

Note 5 - Tax

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.

Note 6 - Discontinued operations WWASA segment

On 4 April 2017 the subsidiary Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA was merged with Wall Roll AB. After the merger the group own 37.8% of the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (renamed in 2018). The profit in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA previous periods is presented as discontinued operations in WWH. The assets and liabilities from WWASA segment are included in the group balance sheet at 31.03.2017.

Financial information (income statement and net assets) relating to the discontinued operations for each period to the date of disposal is set out below.

Prior to the merger, WWH owned 160 000 000 shares in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA. Number of shares in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA remains unchanged after the merger.

Full year 2017
Details of the merger between the subsidiary Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wall Roll AB
Cash 14
Shares in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (market value) 789
Total disposals consideration 804
Carrying amount of net assets disposal 1 062
Currency translation differences (5)
Accounting loss (discontinued operations) majority (Q2 2017) (264)
Net profit before non-controlling interests Q1 2017 26
Profit from discontinued operations (239)

Note 7 - Other financial income/(expenses)

Q2 Q2 YTD YTD Full year
2018 2017 2018 2017 2017
Investment management (2) 6 (6) 10 5
Interest income 3 1 3 1 5
Other financial income 0 8 15 10 12
Interest expenses (12) (3) (18) (17) (14)
Net financial currency (19) 12 (12) 26 14
Other financial income/(expenses) (30) 23 (18) 31 22

Note 8 - Shares

The share capital is as follow with a nominal value of NOK 20:

A - shares 34 537 092
B - shares 11 866 732
Total shares 46 403 824

The annual general meeting on 26 April 2018 approved the proposed liquidation of 100 000 own class A shares, denominated NOK 20 per share.

The share capital is reduced from NOK 930 076 480 by NOK 2 000 000 to NOK 928 076 480.

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit for the period after minority interests, by average number of total outstanding shares.

Earnings per share is calculated based on 46 403 824 shares for 2018, and each quarter in 2017.

Note 9 - Financial assets to fair value

USD mill 31.12.2017
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Available-for-sale financial assets
At 1 January 209
Acquisition 12
Sale during the year (11)
Change of accounting principle Hyundai Glovis 573
Currency translation adjustment 18
Total available-for-sale financial assets 801

Financial assets to fair value are held in subsidiaries with different functional currencies and thereby creating translation adjustment.

Effective from 1 January 2018 the financial assets to fair value are measured at fair value through the income statement in accordance with IFRS 9.

Accumulated unrealised gain at 31.12.2017 will not be recycled through income statement.
Fair value 1 January 2018 801
Acquisition 1
Sale during the year (27)
Currency translation adjustment through other comprehensive income (8)
Change in fair value through income statement (117)
Fair value 30 June 2018 650

Note 10 - Paid dividend

Dividend for fiscal year 2016 was NOK 5.00 per share, where NOK 3.50 per share was paid in May 2017 and NOK 1.50 per share was paid in November 2017.

The proposed dividend for fiscal year 2017 in 2018 of NOK 3.50 per share, was approved by the annual general meeting on 26 April 2018, and was paid to the shareholders in May 2018.

Note 11 - Interest-bearing debt

USD mill 30.06.2018 30.06.2017 31.12.2017
Non current interest-bearing debt 489 234 493
Current interest-bearing debt 102 108
Total interest-bearing debt 591 234 601
Cash and cash equivalents 175 235 167
Current financial investments 91 91 101
Net interest-bearing debt 326 (92) 333

Loan agreements entered into by group companies contain financial covenants related to equity ratio, liquidity, current ratio and net interest-bearing debt / EBITDA measured in respect of the relevant borrowing company or group of

companies. The group was in compliance with these covenants at 30 June 2018 (analogous for 30 June 2017).

Specification of interest-bearing debt
USD mill 30.06.2018 30.06.2017 31.12.2017
Interest-bearing debt
Bankloan 591 234 601
Total interest-bearing debt 591 234 601
Repayment schedule for interest-bearing debt
Due in 1 year 102 0 108
Due in 2 year 24 34 25
Due in 3 year 24 200 22
Due in 4 year 20 0 22
Due in 5 year and later 421 0 425
Total interest-bearing debt 591 234 601

Note 12 - Financial level

USD mill Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
2018
Financial assets at fair value
Equities 47 47
Bonds 44 44
Financial derivatives -0 1 1
Financial assets at fair value 557 92 650
Total financial assets 30.06 648 1 92 742
Financial liabilities at fair value
Financial derivatives 12 12
Total financial liabilities 30.06 0 12 0 12
2017
Financial assets at fair value
Equities 48 48
Bonds 42 0 42
Financial derivatives 0 0
Financial assets at fair value 751 94 845
Total financial assets 30.06 841 0 94 935
Financial liabilities at fair value
Financial derivatives 0
Total financial liabilities 30.06 0 0 0 0

The fair value of financial instruments traded in an active market is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (over-the-counter contracts) are based on third party quotes. These quotes use the maximum number of observable market rates for price discovery. Specific valuation techniques used by financial counterparties (banks) to value financial derivatives include:

  • Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar derivatives

  • The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the net present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield curves

  • The fair value of interest rate swap option (swaption) contracts is determined using observable volatility, yield curve and time-to-maturity parameters at the balance sheet date, resulting in a swaption premium. Options are typically valued by applying the Black-Scholes model.

  • The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date, with the resulting value discounted back to net present value

  • The fair value of foreign exchange option contracts is determined using observable forward exchange rates, volatility, yield curves and time-to-maturity parameters at the balance sheet date, resulting in an option premium. Options are typically valued by applying the Black-Scholes model.

The carrying value less impairment provision of receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the group for similar financial derivatives.

The fair values, except for bond debt, are based on cash flows discounted using a

rate based on market rates including margins and are within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the bond debt are based on quoted prices and are also classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to limited trading in an active market.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets 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 mid price. These instruments are included in level 1. Instruments included in level 1 at the end of June 2018 are liquid investment grade bonds (analogous for 2017).

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (over-the-counter contracts) are based on third party quotes (Mark-to-Market). These quotes use the maximum number of observable market rates for price discovery. The different techniques typically applied by financial counterparties (banks) were described above. These instruments - FX and IR derivatives - are included in level 2.

If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the derivatives is in level 3. Primarily illiquid investment funds and structured notes are included in level 3.

Note 13 - Segment reporting: Income statement per operating segments

USD mill Maritime
Services
Supply
Services
Holding &
Investments
Eliminations
/discontinued
operations
WWH group
total
Quarter Q2
2018
Q2
2017
Q2
2018
Q2
2017
Q2
2018
Q2
2017
Q2
2018
Q2
2017
Q2
2018
Q2
2017
Operating revenue 147 144 71 - 3 5 (2) (3) 219 146
Gain on sale of assets 1 3 2 - - 195 - - 3 198
Total income 148 147 73 0 3 200 (2) (3) 222 344
Operating expenses
Cost of goods and change in inventory (48) (42) (15) - (0) (0) - - (64) (42)
Employee benefits (55) (53) (24) - (4) (4) 0 - (82) (57)
Other expenses (54) (34) (20) - (3) (4) 2 3 (76) (35)
Operating profit before depreciation and
amortisation (9) 17 14 0 (4) 193 (0) - 0 210
Depreciation and impairments (4) (4) (5) - (0) (0) - - (10) (4)
Operating profit (13) 13 9 0 (4) 192 (0) 0 (9) 206
Share of profit from associates 1 1 4 - 6 (5) - - 11 (4)
Changes in fair value financial assets (5) - - - (236) - - - (241) -
Other financial income/(expenses) (19) (4) - (7) 22 - - (30) 23
Profit/(loss) before tax (37) 15 9 0 (241) 209 (0) 0 (269) 225
Tax income/(expense) 4 (4) (1) - 0 (3) - - 3 (7)
Profit/(loss) (33) 11 8 0 (241) 206 (0) 0 (266) 218
Result of discontinued operations - - - - - - - (264) - (264)
Non-controlling interests 1 0 3 - (68) 53 - - (65) 53
Profit/(loss) to the owners of parent (34) 11 5 0 (172) 153 (0) (264) (201) (100)
Holding & Eliminations
/discontinued
USD mill Maritime Services Supply Services Investments operations WWH group total
YTD YTD
2018
YTD
2017
Full
year
2017
YTD
2018
YTD
2017
Full
year
2017
YTD
2018
YTD
2017
Full
year
2017
YTD
2018
YTD
2017
Full
year
2017
YTD
2018
YTD
2017
Full
year
2017
Operating revenue
Gain on sale of assets 297
2
284
4
574
6
130
2
-
-
57
0
6
-
10
195
16
155
(3)
-
- (8) (14) 429
-
4 285
199
632
161
Total income 299 287 580 132 0 57 6 205 171 (3) (8) (14) 433 484 793
Operating expenses
Cost of goods and change in inventory (103) (86) (182) (27) - (10) (1) (0) (1) - 0 0 (131) (87) (194)
Employee benefits (110) (107) (214) (47) - (20) (7) (10) (19) 0 0 0 (165) (117) (252)
Other expenses (81) (68) (133) (38) - (18) (6) (8) (13) 3 8 14 (122) (67) (150)
Operating profit before depreciation and
amortisation
3 26 51 20 0 9 (8) 187 138 (0) (0) (0) 16 214 198
Depreciation and impairments (8) (7) (15) (11) - (6) (0) (0) (0) - - (0) (20) (8) (22)
Operating profit (5) 19 36 9 0 2 (8) 187 138 (0) (0) (0) (4) 206 176
Share of profit from associates 2 2 4 5 - 1 10 (6) 49 - - - 17 (4) 55
Change in fair value financial assets (2) - - - - - (115) - - - - - (117) - -
Other finance income /(expenses) (18) 6 6 (8) - (1) 7 25 16 - - - (18) 31 22
Profit/(loss) before tax (23) 27 46 7 0 3 (106) 206 204 (0) 0 (0) (122) 233 253
Tax income/(expense) 1 (7) (15) (2) - 1 0 (4) (2) - - - (1) (10) (16)
Profit/(loss) (22) 21 30 5 0 4 (106) 202 202 (0) 0 (0) (123) 222 236
Result of discontinued operations - - - - - - - - - - (239) (239) - (239) (239)
Non-controlling interests 1 1 1 2 - 1 (26) 52 52 - 7 7 (24) 60 62
Profit/(loss) to the owners of parent (23) 20 29 4 0 3 (80) 149 150 (0) (246) (246) (99) (77) (64)
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group Q2 2018 unaudited 19 of 24

Cont note 13 - Segment reporting: Balance sheet per operating segments

Holding &
USD mill Maritime Services Supply Services Investments Eliminations Total
30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06
Year to date 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Assets
Deferred tax asset 19 17 3 - 5 0 - - 26 17
Intangible assets 161 161 10 - 0 1 - - 171 162
Tangible assets 183 178 388 - 2 2 - - 574 181
Investments in joint ventures and associates 12 12 166 - 840 871 - - 1 018 883
Other non current assets 93 112 7 - 593 781 (21) - 672 893
Current financial investments 0 0 - - 91 91 - - 91 91
Other current assets 331 296 80 - 8 35 (9) (31) 410 300
Cash and cash equivalents 112 146 9 - 54 88 - - 175 235
Total assets 911 922 662 0 1 592 1 868 (29) (31) 3 136 2 760
Equity and liabilities
Equity majority 300 312 156 - 1 389 1 643 - - 1 845 1 955
Equity non controlling interest - (2) 54 - 129 175 - - 182 173
Deferred tax 9 14 - - (0) 0 - - 9 14
Interest-bearing debt 201 200 353 - 55 35 (18) - 591 234
Other non current liabilities 111 115 18 - 10 8 (2) - 137 123
Other current liabilities 289 283 81 - 10 8 (9) (31) 372 260
Total equity and liabilities 911 922 662 0 1 592 1 868 (29) (31) 3 136 2 760

Cont note 13 - Segment reporting: Cash flow per segment

USD mill Maritime Services Supply Services Holding & Investments
Quarter Q2 2018 Q2 2017 Q2 2018 Q2 2017 Q2 2018 Q2 2017
Profit before tax (37) 15 9 (241) (156)
Change in fair value financial assets 5 236
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates (1) (1) (4) (6) 5
Other financial (income)/expenses 19 (1) 4 6 (22)
Depreciation/impairment 4 4 5 0 0
Change in working capital (9) (9) (12) 0 2
Net (gain)/loss from sale of subsidiaries and fixed assets (1) (1) (2) - 171
Net cash provided by operating activities (20) 7 0 - (4) 0
Dividend received from joint ventures and associates 2 2 14 - 12
Net sale/(investments) in fixed assets (2) (6) (1) - -
Net sale/(investments) in entities and segments 17 (21) 7 (3) 14
Current financial investments 2 0 0 39 12
Net changes in other investments 0 - -
Net cash flow from investing activities 19 (24) 20 - 36 37
Net change of debt 5 30 (11) (6)
Net change in other financial items (4) (2) (4) (1) (0)
Net dividend from other segments/ to shareholders (32) (31) (6) 12 9
Net cash flow from financing activities (30) (3) (21) - 4 9
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (31) (19) (0) - 36 46
Cash and cash equivalents at the beg.of the period 143 166 10 18 42
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 112 146 9 - 54 88

Note 14 - Business combinations

With effect from 26 September 2017, the group increased its shareholding in NorSea Group from 40% to approximately 72%. Eidesvik Eiendomsinvest AS and Simon Møkster Eiendom AS will hold approximately 12% each, while management in NorSea Group controls the remaining 4%. Following the transaction, Wilhelmsen acquired a small portion of management controlled shares, 2.11 %. During Q1 and Q2 2018, the group acquiree additional portion of shares from management. The total ownership is 75.15 % at end of June 2018.

Reportet net profit from NorSea Group as an associate up to consolidation 26 September 2017 are:

Net profit from NorSea Group as an associate a part of segment Holding & Investments 2017 Q1 Q2 Q3 YTD
USD mill 2 1 1 5
Loss upon consolidation of the former NorSea Group (40) (40)

Note 15 - Related party transactions

WWH delivers services to the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group. These include primarily human resources, tax and treasury up to 30.06.2017, and in-house services such as canteen, post, switchboard, accounting and rent of office facilities.

Generally, Shared Services 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.

Note 16 - Contingencies

The size and global activities of the group dictate that companies in the group will be involved from time to time in disputes and legal actions.

The group is not aware of any financial risk associated with disputes and legal actions which are not largely covered through insurance arrangements.

Note 17 - Events occurring after the balance sheet date

On 21 July, the group agreed to abandon the acquisition of the technical solutions business from Drew Marine following US District Court ruling.

In addition Maritime Services have several transactions with associates. The contracts governing such transactions are based on commercial market terms.

Nevertheless, any such disputes/actions which might exist are of such a nature that they will not significantly affect the group's financial position.

No other material events occured between the balance sheet date and the date when the accounts were presented providing new information about the conditions prevailing on the balance sheet date.

Responsibility statement

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the condensed set of financial statements for the period 1 January to 30 June 2018 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, and gives a true and fair view of the group's assets, liabilities, financial position and profit as a whole.

We also confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the interim management report includes a fair review of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the set of financial statements, a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year, and major related parties transactions.

Lysaker, 9 August 2018 The board of directors of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

Chair sign sign sign

Diderik Schnitler Carl Erik Steen Irene Waage Basili

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Trond Ødegård Westlie Cathrine Løvenskiold Wilhelmsen

Thomas Wilhelmsen Group CEO sign

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA PO Box 33 NO-1324 Lysaker, NORWAY Tel: +47 67 58 40 00 http://www.wilhelmsen.com/

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