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Golden Ocean Group

Earnings Release Nov 22, 2016

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Results Q3 - 2016

November 22, 2016

Forward-Looking Statements

  • Matters discussed in this presentation may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements, which include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. Words such as "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.
  • In addition to these important factors and matters discussed elsewhere herein, important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies, fluctuations in currencies and interest rates, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand in the dry bulk market, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, political events or acts by terrorists, and other important factors described from time to time in the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Certain shipping, steel, Chinese and global industry information, statistics and charts contained herein have been derived from several sources. You are hereby advised that such industry data, charts and statistics have not been prepared specifically for inclusion in these materials and Golden Ocean has not undertaken any independent investigation to confirm the accuracy or completeness of such information

Company update

Highlights for Q3 2016

  • The Company reports a net loss of \$26.7 million and a loss per share of \$0.25 for the third quarter of 2016, an improvement of \$12.5 compared with a net loss of \$39.2 million for the second quarter 2016.
  • In August, the company effected a 1-for-5 reverse share split in order to comply with Nasdaq regulations.
  • In September, the Company took delivery of the Ultramax Golden Leo and paid a final installment of \$15.7 million on delivery.
  • In October, the Company took delivery of the Capesize Front Mediterranean and immediately delivered it to its new owner according to the previously reported sale.
2016 2016 2016
Jul - Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Sep
(in thousands of \$)
Operating revenues 71,007 55,569 171,586
Gain on sale of newbuildings and amortization of deferred gain 56 65 222
Operating expenses
Voyage expenses 28,068 16,224 66,010
Ship operating expenses 27,975 25,574 78,642
Charter hire expense 12,504 15,911 39,424
Administrative expenses 2,712 3,861 9,598
Impairment loss on vessels and newbuildings 0 985 985
Provision for uncollectible receivables 0 0 1,800
Depreciation 16,207 15,848 47,001
Total operating expenses 87,466 78,403 243,460
Net operating loss -16,403 -22,769 -71,652
Other income (expenses)
Interest income 449 574 1,280
Interest expense -11,718 -11,038 -32,070
Impairment loss on marketable securities 0 0 -10,050
Loss/gain on derivatives 412 -4,937 -17,409
Equity results of associated companies, including impairment 130 118 -2,822
Other financial items 425 -1,184 -1,414
Total other expenses -10,302 -16,467 -62,485
Income tax expense -29 20 -49
Net loss -26,734 -39,216 -134,186
  • Revenues net of voyage expenses and charterhire expenses increased by \$7.0 million compared to Q2-16
  • Ship operating expenses increased by \$2.4 million due to two vessels docked and fleet additions
  • Mark to market on interest rate hedges turned positive in Q3-16
  • Net results better than Q2-16 due to improved market conditions and positive contribution from interest rate derivatives

Balance Sheet

2016 2016 2015
Sep 30 Jun 30 Dec 31
(in thousands of \$) ƒ
\$245.9 million in cash including
ASSETS cash classified as restricted, a
Short term decrease of \$34.7 million from
June 30, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents 178,299 210,773 102,617
Restricted cash 13,920 15,779 351
Other current assets 92,925 89,559 100,692 ƒ
Vessels, increased by \$10 million
Long term net following delivery of
Golden
Restricted cash 53,714 54,129 48,521 Leo
and depreciation
Vessels, net 1,774,933 1,764,813 1,488,205
Vessels under capital lease, net 3,182 6,880 8,354
Newbuildings 190,600 188,609 338,614 ƒ
Newbuildings increased due to
Other long term assets 68,930 73,770 85,516 installments paid and accrued at
Total assets 2,376,503 2,404,312 2,172,870 quarter end
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short term
Current portion of long-term debt and obligations under ƒ
Decrease in short term debt due to
capital lease 4,766 14,601 36,129 delivery of
Golden Lyderhorn
Other current liabilities 63,761 57,382 43,905
Long term
Long-term debt and obligations under capital lease 1,069,522 1,067,983 925,647 ƒ
No bank debt classified as Short
Other long term liabilities 8,346 8,385 8,540 Term
Equity 1,230,108 1,255,961 1,158,649
Total liabilities and equity 2,376,503 2,404,312 2,172,870

Fleet Development and Newbuildings

Recent developments

  • Acquired the Golden Lyderhorn in August 2016 following the owner's exercise of its option to sell the vessel to the Company
  • The vessel was subsequently sold to an unrelated third party
  • Took delivery of the Ultramax Golden Leo, built at Chengxi shipyard in September 2016
  • A final instalment payment of \$15.7 million was paid with available cash at delivery
  • Took delivery of the Capesize Front Mediterranean, built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. in October 2016
  • A final instalment of \$33.5 million was paid at delivery, and the vessel was sold to an unrelated third party upon delivery for a net sales price of \$46.2 million
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Q3'16
Q4'16 Q1'17 Q2'17 Q3'17 Q4'17 Total
Paid-in Recourse Non-recourse

Remaining newbuilding CAPEX

  • All remaining Capesize newbuildings are financed with \$25 million each
  • The two Ultramax newbuildings are unfinanced
  • The Company is continuing its discussions on further postponement of deliveries into 2017, following the postponement of six other vessels to 2017 earlier this year
Newbuilding delivery schedule
2016 2017
Capesize 2 6
Ultramax 2 -
Total 4 6

Young, fuel efficient fleet with average age of ~4 years

Fleet profile
Capesize Kamsarmax Ice-class Panamax Supramax / Ultramax Total
Owned sailing vessels 22 8 10 6 46
Newbuilding 8 - - 2 10
Bareboat charter 0 1 - - 1
Time charter in 10 - - 1 11
Joint venture 1 - - - 1
Total 41 9 10 9 69

Chartering profile

  • 10 Capesizes on index-linked long term TC-out
  • Four Kamsarmax vessels on long term TC-out at fixed rate
  • Two Panamax vessels on long term TC out, with one contracts expiring within the next 6 months
  • Remaining fleet is trading spot or short term charters; Capesize fleet is included in Capesize Chartering RSA agreement

Vessel Operating Expenses

Maintaining competitive OPEX levels

  • Based on 6 Ultramaxes, 20 Panamax / Kamsarmax and 30 Capesize vessels
  • One vessel dry docked in Q1 2016 and two in Q3 2016, no vessels scheduled for DD in Q4 2016
  • G&A net of management fees below \$12 million per year gives a cost of \$550 per day over owned fleet

Dry bulk market

Dry Bulk Rates & Utilization

Historically low utilization, but indications that market may be bottoming

Supply, demand and utilization rate - dry bulk ships 10,000 dwt +

Seaborne Trade Growth Continues

Raw Material Prices Imply Improving Demand

World Steel Production Showing Recent Improvement

World steel production

Chinese Iron Ore Imports Grow as Production Slows

Coal Imports Trending Higher

China and India are behind recent increase in imports

Decrease in Chinese Coal Production Spurs Imports

Coal Stocks in Decline

Potential for further downside in coal stocks in winter months

Minor Bulk Trade Support Demand Growth

Exports of grains and soybean (major exporting countries)

Net Fleet Growth has Slowed Significantly

Low Fleet Growth Expected for Capesize and Panamax

Source: Clarksons Platou, November 2016

Downside Case for Supply Growth

  • Construction has not even commenced on 28% of the orders (in dwt) scheduled for delivery within end of Q2 2017.
  • Financial difficulties are forcing shipyards to scale back capacity or cease operations
  • Lack of availability of financing is contributing to delays and limiting new ordering

Increasing S&P Volume at Historically Low Prices

Capesize values and earnings

Summary

Cautiously optimistic based on reduced supply growth and expected demand growth

Upside potential Downside risks

  • Continued increase in imports to China due to reduced domestic production of iron ore and/or coal
  • Stronger growth in other Asia with demand for coal and steel
  • Orderbook slippage due to financial difficulties at shipyards and/or nonperformance from owners
  • New regulations and higher investment costs leads to higher scrapping

  • Change in Chinese policy regarding coal production

  • Reduced steel production and slowdown in economic growth world wide
  • Higher replacement of coal to other energy sources
  • Lower scrapping if rates above OPEX for sustained period of time

Potential for near-term headwinds remains with expectation of seasonally slow first quarter exaccerbated by influx of newbuilding deliveries.

Well Positioned for Market Recovery

Breakeven levels well below historical rate environment

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