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Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

Quarterly Report Nov 11, 2014

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THIRD QUARTER 2014

Report for the third of 2014 Proportionate method1

Key financial figures

USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q3'14 Q2'14 Change Q3'13 Change 30.09.14 30.09.13 Change
Total income 924 965 -4 % 913 1 % 2 803 2 749 2 %
- Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA 650 682 -5 % 667 -3 % 1 968 2 002 -2 %
- Wilhelmsen Maritime Services 273 281 -3 % 243 12 % 832 741 12 %
- Holding & Investments 9 1
0
9 27 27
- Eliminations -8 -8 -7 -25 -21
EBITDA 133 125 6 % 141 -6 % 377 413 -9 %
- Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA 110 95 16 % 116 -5 % 295 340 -13 %
- Wilhelmsen Maritime Services 23 30 -21 % 2
7
-12 % 84 74 13 %
- Holding & Investments 0 1 -1 -2 -1
- Eliminations 0 0 0 0 0
Operating profit/EBIT 83 80 3 % 96 -14 % 239 280 -15 %
- Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA 66 57 16 % 7
8
-15 % 177 227 -22 %
- Wilhelmsen Maritime Services 17 23 -24 % 2
0
-14 % 64 55 16 %
- Holding & Investments -1 0 -1 -2 -1
- Eliminations 0 0 0 0 0
Financial income/(expenses) -17 -40 -7 -73 1
2
Tax income/(expenses) -4 -2 -8 -16 -36
Minority interests 1
6
8 1
8
34 61
Profit/(loss) after minority 46 30 52 % 63 -27 % 115 196 -41 %
- Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA 39 18 >100% 4
3
-9 % 80 149 -46 %
- Wilhelmsen Maritime Services 5 6 -17 % 1
1
-55 % 26 34 -24 %
- Holding & Investments 1 6 8 9 1
3
- Eliminations 0 0 0 0 0
EPS (USD) 0,99 0,65 52 % 1,36 -27 % 2,48 4,22 -41 %

Highlights for the third quarter

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA:

  • o Decline in ocean transported volumes, mainly seasonal
  • o Profitability still negatively impacted by cargo and trade mix
  • o Lower contribution from logistics, mainly due to considerable reduced activities in American Shipping and Logistics group
  • o Impairment and restructuring cost in American Shipping and Logistics group offset by non-recurring gain in Hyundai Glovis

Wilhelmsen Maritime Services:

  • o Continued income growth on a year over year basis driven by technical solutions
  • o Stable income quarter on quarter adjusted for seasonality, sales gain and currency
  • o Reduced operating profit following lower contribution from ships service
  • o Continued growth in technical solutions' order reserve

Holding and investments:

  • o Steady contribution from NorSea Group supported by seasonality and Danish acquisition
  • o Continued positive development in Qube net result and market value
  • o Board declares second dividend of NOK 2.00 per share

1 While the equity method provides a fair presentation of the group's financial position in joint ventures, the group's internal financial segment reporting is based on the proportionate method. The major contributors in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA are joint ventures and hence the proportionate method gives management a higher level of information and a fuller picture of the group's operations. For Wilhelmsen Maritime Services and Holding and Investments the financial reporting will be the same for both the equity and the proportionate methods.

The same accounting principles are applied in both the management reports and the financial accounts, and comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Financial summary

Result for the third quarter

Total income for the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group (WWH) was USD 924 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared with USD 913 million in the corresponding period last year, representing an increase of 1% (figures for the corresponding period of 2013 will hereafter be shown in brackets). Compared with the previous quarter, total income declined by 4%.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWASA) reported a decline in income due to seasonal reduction in shipping volumes and loss of a logistics contract. Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) continued to grow the top line on a year over year basis supported by increased activities within technical solution. Compared with the second quarter the WMS income was stable adjusted for seasonality, sales gain and currency.

Operating profit for the third quarter was USD 83 million (USD 96 million), down by 14% compared with the same period last year and a 3% increase compared with the previous quarter. The second quarter was impacted by a USD 22 million restructuring cost in WWASA as well as a USD 4 million sales gain in WMS, while the third quarter included a net positive USD 2 million nonrecurring gain related to WWASA logistics. Adjusted for these items, operating profit was down 18% compared with the previous quarter mainly due to reduced contribution from WWASA shipping and a less favourable product mix in WMS.

Net financials was an expense of USD 17 million in the third quarter (expense of USD 7 million). It was positively impacted by a USD 2 million gain on interest rate derivatives (loss of USD 7 million) but negatively influenced by a net financial currency expense of USD 2 million (income of USD 1 million). Investment management reported a gain of USD 2 million for the quarter (gain of USD 14 million).

Tax was included with an expense of USD 4 million (expense of USD 8 million).

Minority interests' share of profit in the third quarter was USD 16 million (USD 18 million), of which USD 15 million was related to minority shareholders in WWASA (USD 17 million).

Net profit after minority interests was USD 46 million in the third quarter (USD 63 million), up from USD 30 million in the second quarter.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

The Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA group (WWASA) is a global provider of shipping and logistics services towards car and ro-ro customers. WWH owns 72.7% of WWASA. In line with accounting standards, all revenue and expenses in WWASA are reported in full with minority interest included after net profit/(loss).

USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q3'14 Q2'14 Change Q3'13 Change 30.09.14 30.09.13 Change
Total income 650 682 -5 % 667 -3 % 1 968 2 002 -2 %
- Shipping 512 539 -5 % 525 -3 % 1 549 1 590 -3 %
- Logistics 143 147 -3 % 149 -4 % 435 431 1 %
- Holding/eliminations -5 -5 -8 -16 -19
EBITDA 110 95 16 % 116 -5 % 295 340 -13 %
- EBITDA margin (%) 16,9 % 13,9 % 17,3 % 15,0 % 17,0 %
Operating profit/EBIT 66 57 16 % 78 -15 % 177 227 -22 %
- EBIT margin (%) 10,2 % 8,3 % 11,7 % 9,0 % 11,3 %
- Financial income/(expense) -9 -31 -14 -56 1
- Tax income/(expense) -3 0 -4 -9 -21
Profit/(loss) 55 26 60 112 206
- Profit margin (%) 8,4 % 3,8 % 9,0 % 5,7 % 10,3 %
- Minority interests 1
5
8 1
7
32 57
Profit/(loss) after minority 39 18 43 80 149

Key figures - Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

Result for the third quarter

Total income for WWASA for the third quarter was USD 650 million (USD 667 million), a reduction of 3% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter. Operating profit for the quarter was USD 66 million (USD 78 million), a reduction of 15% compared with the corresponding period last year but up 16% from the previous quarter.

The third quarter of 2014 included a nonrecurring gain of USD 12 million in Hyundai Glovis and non-recurring expense items of USD 10 million related to American Shipping and Logistics group (ASL), while the second quarter was impacted by total restructuring costs of USD 22 million related to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) and the reduction of Scandinavian seafares. Adjusted for above items operating profit was down 19% compared with the second quarter.

Seasonal decline in demand for deep-sea transportation and unfavourable cargo and trade mix had a negative impact on operating profit. Contribution from the logistics segment was also lower mainly due to loss of the ASL contract.

Financial expense for WWASA amounted to USD 9 million in the third quarter (expense of USD 14 million). It was positively impacted by USD 2 million gain on interest rate derivatives (loss of USD 6 million).Tax expense for the quarter was USD 3 million (expense of USD 4 million).

Net profit after tax was USD 55 million (USD 60 million) in the third quarter, of which USD 39 million (USD 43 million) was attributed to WWH.

Market development

Total sale of light vehicles in key markets fell by 7% to 16.0 million units quarter on quarter. Sales in North America and Europe declined after strong sales growth in the second quarter. The demand declined for new cars in the BRIC countries, except in India where auto sales increased. Chinese sales were still strong, but decreased after a prolonged period of growth.

Japanese export volumes totalled approximately 1 million cars for the quarter, representing a 5% increase from the second quarter. Exports were, however, 5% lower compared with the same quarter last year, due to weak demand from European consumers and a high share of transplant production by Japanese manufacturers. Korea reported a 20% decline in car exports quarter on quarter, mainly due to labour strikes.

Estimated global construction spending continued to indicate growth in absolute terms both quarter on quarter and year over year, thus contributing to stronger demand for equipment.

Given the general negative development in commodity prices from mid‐2012, most mining companies refrained from initiating new investment projects. They continued to show a strict capital expenditure discipline. Cost cutting initiatives also kept up in the quarter. Despite the negative sentiment, Australian iron ore export from Port Hedland was at record high levels. The value of US mining equipment inventory fell in the quarter, but remained at a high level.

Most key agricultural commodity prices continued to decline from the high levels seen at the beginning of the year. Large farm tractor sales in North America were down 13% the first two months of the quarter compared to the same period last year.

WWASA shipping

WWASA's shipping segment includes shipping activities within Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL, owned 50%), EUKOR Car Carrier (EUKOR, owned 40%), American Roll-on-Roll-off Carrier (ARC, owned 50%) and Hyundai Glovis (owned 12.5%), as well as certain shipowning activities outside the operating companies.

Volumes shipped by group companies in the third quarter totalled 18.8 million CBM (18.9 million CBM), a decline equivalent to 8% quarter on quarter, mainly driven by seasonality. The operating entities reported a decline in transported auto volumes impacted by strikes, which reduced export out of Korea, and a slight decrease in demand for high and heavy transportation.

Decline in volumes transported deep-sea and unfavourable cargo and trade mix were the main reasons for the reduced results in the third quarter compared with the second quarter. Compared with the corresponding period last year, volumes were stable.

WWL transported volumes were on par with the same quarter last year with positive development in all main trades driven by increased demand for transportation from Asia to Europe and from Asia to North America. Quarter on quarter volumes were down, mainly due to seasonality. The cargo mix was in line with the previous quarter. However, the combined cargo and trade mix continued to reduce fleet utilisation and thereby profitability.

EUKOR volumes saw a seasonal dip following labour strikes, but were on par with the same quarter last year. Quarter on quarter, lower demand for transportation had a negative effect on operational efficiency, and an unfavourable trade mix created an imbalance in certain trades requiring a need to reposition vessels and thereby increasing cost.

ARC experienced reduced total income year over year in line with reduced activity level, while the operating profit improved slightly. Quarter on quarter ARC benefitted from cost control initiatives and increased volumes.

With a net decrease of one vessel compared with the second quarter, the group controlled 146 vessels (145 vessels) at the end of the third quarter.

The fleet, which represented 24% share of the global car carrying capacity measured in CEUs, totalled 924 000 CEUs at the end of September 2014, representing a 0.6% decrease quarter on quarter or 2.1% increase year over year.

No newbuildings were delivered to group companies in the third quarter. Two vessels were sold for recycling in the quarter, one the ro-ro vessel Taiko – for WWASA's account. The demolitions will take place at a green recycling facility in China. At the end of the third quarter, the newbuilding programme for group companies counted eight vessels (64 000 CEUs) to be delivered in 2014-2016. The newbuildings equalled 16% of the world car carrier orderbook measured in CEUs. Four of the vessels are for WWASA's own account, of which the first Post-Panamax vessel will be delivered in the fourth quarter 2014.

Update on anti-trust investigation

WWL and EUKOR continue to be part of anti-trust investigations of the car carrying industry in several jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. WWASA is not in a position to comment on the ongoing investigations which WWL and EUKOR are part of. However, WWASA expects further clarification during 2015.

Cost of process management related to the investigations is charged on an ongoing basis.

WWASA logistics

WWASA's logistics segment includes logistics activities within Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL, owned 50%), American Shipping and Logistics Group (ASL, owned 50%) and Hyundai Glovis (owned 12.5%).

Contribution from Hyundai Glovis included a non-recurring gain of USD 12 million in the third quarter of 2014, positively affecting the operating profit and total income. The gain resulted from the merger of Amco and Hyundai Engineering in the second quarter. The operating profit was, however, negatively impacted by non-recurring items totalling USD 10 million related to impairment and restructuring costs in ASL.

WWL handled 477 000 units (500 000 units) at its terminals in the quarter, 1.5 million units (1.5 million units) at the technical services facilities and transported 630 000 units (623 000 units) though its inland distribution network. With a slight reduction in activity level, WWL contributed with slightly less than the previous quarter.

Hyundai Glovis

Hyundai Glovis is a global integrated logistics company listed on the KRX Korea Exchange. WWASA owns 12.5% of Hyundai Glovis. The investment is reported in WWASA's accounts as "associated company", with share of net result reported as income partly under shipping and partly under logistics one quarter in arrears.

The contribution from Hyundai Glovis in WWASA's accounts for the quarter was USD 27 million (USD 13 million), of which USD 3 million was reported under shipping (USD 2 million) and USD 24 million under logistics (USD 11 million). The contribution for the third quarter of 2014 included a nonrecurring gain of USD 12 million.

The Hyundai Glovis share price improved during the third quarter of 2014, and the market value of WWASA's shares in Hyundai Glovis was valued at USD 1 432 million as of 30 September 2014.

WWASA share price development

Value of investment: End End
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA Q3'14 Q2'14
WWASA share price (NOK) 50,25 52,50
WWASA shares held by WWH (million) 160 160
Value of WWH shareholding (NOK million) 8 040 8 400
Value per WWI/WWIB share (NOK) 173 181
Return:
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA Q3'14 YTD
Dividend (NOK per share) 0,00 1,00
Price return (share price development) -4 % -11 %
Total return (incl. dividend; not reinvested) -4 % -10 %

The WWASA share price was down 4% during the third quarter of 2014, reducing the market value of WWH's shares in WWASA to NOK 8 040 million as of 30 September 2014. This represented NOK 173 per outstanding share in WWH (WWI/WWIB).

Wilhelmsen Maritime Services

The Wilhelmsen Maritime Services group (WMS) is a global provider of ships service, ship management and technical solutions towards the maritime industry. WMS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WWH.

Key figures - Wilhelmsen Maritime Services
USD mill Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q3'14 Q2'14 Change Q3'13 Change 30.09.14 30.09.13 Change
Total income 273 281 -3 % 243 12 % 832 741 12 %
- Ships Service 170 174 -2 % 169 0 % 520 510 2 %
- Ship Management 14 14 1 % 1
3
7 % 42 42 2 %
- Technical Solutions 88 87 1 % 5
8
50 % 260 182 43 %
- Corporate/other/eliminations 1 6 3 1
0
7
EBITDA 23 30 -21 % 27 -12 % 84 74 13 %
- EBITDA margin (%) 8,6 % 10,6 % 11,0 % 10,1 % 10,0 %
Operating profit/EBIT 17 23 -24 % 20 -14 % 64 55 16 %
- EBIT margin (%) 6,3 % 8,0 % 8,2 % 7,7 % 7,5 %
- Financial income/(expense) -9 -13 -2 -26 -4
- Tax income/(expense) -2 -2 -5 -10 -13
Profit/(loss) 6 7 13 29 38
- Profit margin (%) 2,1 % 2,5 % 5,3 % 3,4 % 5,1 %
- Minority interests 1 1 2 3 4
Profit/(loss) after minority 5 6 11 26 34

Result for the third quarter

Total income for WMS in the third quarter was USD 273 million (USD 243 million), an increase of 12% compared with the corresponding period last year and a reduction of 3% compared with the second quarter which included a sales gain. Technical solutions continued to be the main driver behind the increase in total income year over year, supported by revenue growth within most business streams. Ship management also enjoyed a positive development in total income compared with the corresponding period last year, while income within the larger ships service business area was stable. When compared with the previous quarter, total income was slightly down in ships service while income for other activities was stable. The general appreciation of the USD had a negative impact on income.

Operating profit for the quarter was USD 17 million (USD 20 million), down 14% compared with the corresponding period last year and down 24% compared with the second quarter. The second quarter included a gain of USD 4 million from sale of Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel. When excluding the sales gain the operating profit was down 9% quarter on quarter. The decrease was mainly due to reduced contribution from ships service. The operating margin for the quarter was 6.3%.

Financial income/(expenses) for WMS amounted to an expense of USD 9 million (expense of USD 2 million), including a net financial currency expense of USD 7 million (income of USD 1 million). Tax expense was USD 2 million for the quarter (expense USD 5 million), representing normal tax for the quarter. Net profit after tax and minority for the quarter was USD 5 million (USD 11 million).

Market development

Development in the general shipping market was mixed in the third quarter. Development in shipping rates affect owners' purchasing capabilities and as such demand for certain WMS products and services.

Newbuilding ordering activity was down both on a quarter on quarter basis, as well as on a year over year basis. The LNG segment however experienced an increase in new orders in the third quarter.

The total merchant fleet increased by 3% in the third quarter when compared with the corresponding period last year. A net increase in the merchant fleet increases the potential customer base for WMS.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS)

WSS is a global provider of standardised product brands and service solutions to the maritime industry, focusing on marine products, marine chemicals, safety products and services, maritime logistics and ships agency. WSS is a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS.

WSS total income in the third quarter remained flat compared with the corresponding period last year, while it decreased compared with the second quarter partly due to a strong USD. Among the business streams, marine product sales remained stable, while others witnessed a reduction. When measured against the total global merchant fleet1 , WSS generated income of USD 37 per day/vessel in the third quarter, which was slightly below the 3 years average.

The WSS operating profit decreased in the third quarter, both compared with the corresponding period last year and the second quarter. The reduction was mainly due to increased costs coupled with unfavourable product mix.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM)

WSM provides full technical management, crewing and related services for all major vessel types with exception of oil tankers. WSM is a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS.

The total income for WSM increased compared with the corresponding period last year and with the second quarter. Average number of vessels on full technical management increased during the quarter. By the end of September, WSM served close to 400 ships worldwide, out of which approximately 40% were on full technical management and 4% were on layup management. The remaining contracts were related to crewing services.

Operating profit increased when compared with the corresponding period last year while it decreased slightly compared with the second quarter 2014.

Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS)

WTS is a global provider of fully engineered solutions, equipment and services towards the maritime and offshore industries, focusing on safety systems, power distribution and control, HVAC-R and insulation for newbuilds and retrofits. WTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS.

Total income for WTS increased 50% compared with the corresponding period last year (37% adjusted for acquisition), and was in line with the second quarter. Most business streams reported increased operating revenue on a year over year basis.

New order intake remained strong. Total order reserve was USD 399 million at the end of the third quarter compared with USD 347 million by the end of the corresponding period last year and USD 333 million by the end of the second quarter.

The WTS operating profit continued to develop positively on a year over year basis, though from a low base.

Corporate/other activities

This includes Wilhelmsen Insurance Services (WIS), and certain corporate services, as well as Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel (WMF) up for sale in June 2014.

Income and operating profit was down from the second quarter, which included a gain of USD 4 million from sale of Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel. Wilhelmsen Insurance Services had a stable development in total income and operating profit for the quarter.

1 Total global merchant fleet >1000gt, revised fleet base from previous years (excl. repair/rebuildings/layup); source IHS Fairplay

Holding and investments

Holding and investments include activities performed by the holding company and investments outside WWASA and WMS. This includes investments held by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding Invest (WWHI), a wholly owned subsidiary of WWH.

USD mill Key figures - Holding and investments Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
- unless otherwise indicated Q3'14 Q2'14 Change Q3'13 Change 30.09.14 30.09.13 Change
Total income 9 10 -9 % 9 6 % 27 27 1 %
- Holding 6 7 -3 % 7 -2 % 20 18
- NorSea Group 3 4 -20 % 2 31 % 8 9
- Other investments 0 0 0 0 0
- Eliminations 0 0 0 0 0
EBITDA 0 1 -1 -2 -1
Operating profit/EBIT -1 0 -1 -2 -1
Financial income/(expenses) 1 4 -77 % 9 -89 % 8 16 -48 %
- Investment management 2 3 5 9 1
1
- Qube 0 1 3 1 5
- Other financial income/(expense) -1 0 1 -3 0
- Tax income/(expense) 0 1 1 2 -1
Profit/(loss) 1 6 8 9 13
- Minority interests 0 0 0 0 0
Profit/(loss) after minority 1 6 8 9 13

Key figures - Holding and investments

Result for the third quarter

Total income for the Holding and Investments segment was USD 9 million in the third quarter (USD 9 million), up 6% compared with the corresponding period last year but down 9% compared with the previous quarter. Income in Holding mainly representing intra group services on a pass through basis was slightly lower. Contribution from NorSea Group (NSG) increased compared with the corresponding period last year, but was reduced compared with the second quarter. Holding and Investments had an operating loss of USD 1 million in the third quarter (profit of USD 1 million).

Net financials was a net income of USD 1 million (USD 9 million), including a net income of USD 2 million (USD 5 million) from investment management and nil (USD 3 million) from Qube.

Net profit/(loss) after minorities was a profit of USD 1 million (profit of USD 8 million).

NorSea Group (NSG)

NSG is a leading provider of supply bases and integrated logistics solution to the Norwegian offshore industry. Through WWHI, WWH owns 40% of NSG. NSG is reported in WWH's accounts as "associated investment", with share of net result reported as income from associated investments.

Preliminary total income for NSG for the third quarter was NOK 868 million, including share of profits from associates and joint ventures and sales gains. This is an increase both compared with the corresponding period last year and the previous quarter. Income for the quarter was positively impacted by normal seasonality, strong activity at bases serving the central part of the Norwegian sector and the full effect from consolidation of the Danbor acquisition.

Operating profit was some up compared with the corresponding period last year, but below a strong second quarter.

WWHI share of net result in NSG was USD 3 million for the quarter (USD 2 million), an improvement compared with corresponding period last year but down from the second quarter. Result for the last two quarters reflects the increase in WWHI ownership in NSG from 35.4% to 40% in April 2014.

Qube Holdings Limited (Qube)

Qube is Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Through WWHI, WWH owns 6.3% of Qube. The Qube investment is reported in WWH's accounts as "investment available for sale", with changes in market value of the shareholding reported under comprehensive income and dividend income reported as financial income.

Qube released its results for the full year to 30 June 2014 in late August. The results showed increase in underlying yearly revenue and earnings per share (EPS) of 27% and 13% respectively.

The Qube share price was up during the third quarter, increasing the market value of WWH's 66 million shares in Qube to AUD 165 million (equivalent to USD 144 million) as of 30 September 2014.

In September, Qube declared a second dividend of AUD 0.027 per share, payable in October. Total proceeds to WWHI of USD 2 million will be reported as financial income in the fourth quarter.

Value of investment:
Qube Logistics Holding Limited
End
Q3'14
End
Q2'14
Qube share price (AUD) 2,50 2,28
Qube shares held by WWH (million) 66 66
Value of WWH shareholding (AUD million) 165 150
Value of WWH shareholding (USD million) 144 141
Value of WWH shareholding (NOK million) 928 870
Value per WWI/WWIB share (NOK) 20 19
Return (in AUD):
Qube Logistics Holding Limited Q3'14 YTD
Dividend (AUD per share) 0,000 0,024
Price return (share price development) 10 % 21 %
Total return (incl. dividend; not reinvested) 10 % 22 %

Investment management

Investment management include investment in equities, bonds and other financial assets available for sale and managed as part of an investment portfolio.

The financial investment portfolio held by WWH was USD 103 million (USD 97 million) by the end of the third quarter, down from USD 105 million by the end of the previous quarter. The portfolio primarily included Nordic equities and investmentgrade bonds. Net income/(expenses) from investment management was USD 2 million in the third quarter (income USD 5 million) .

WWH share price and dividend

End
End
Q3'14 Q2'14
193,00
197,50
34 637 092 34 637 092
100 000
11 866 732 11 866 732
0
46 403 824 46 403 824
YTD
0,00 3,00
-9 % -13 %
-9 % -12 %
0,00 3,00
-11 % -13 %
-11 % -11 %
175,00
176,00
100 000
0
Q3'14

The WWH share price decreased during the third quarter, with the WWI share declining 9% to NOK 175.00 while the WWIB share also declined 9% to NOK 176.00.

WWH held 100.000 of its own WWI shares by the end of the quarter.

WWH's goal is to provide shareholders with a high return over time through a combination of rising value for the company's shares and payment of dividend.

A first dividend of NOK 3.00 per share was paid in May.

On 24 April 2014 the general meeting authorised the board of directors to distribute additional dividend of up to NOK 2.50 per share. In line with this authority, the board of directors has decided to pay a second dividend of NOK 2.00 per share. Last day of trading including dividend will be 13 November with payment of dividend expected to be on or about 27 November.

Prospects

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

WWASA anticipates the group's profitability to continue to be negatively affected by the challenging market sentiment.

Volumes transported deep sea and handled at the group's logistics facilities is expected to increase slightly in the fourth quarter compared with the third quarter.

Short term, a decrease in the bunker price will have a positive effect on net bunker cost.

WWASA has a strong financial position with a healthy balance sheet. The group is positioned to meet the challenges in the industry and act upon market opportunities.

Wilhelmsen Maritime Services

The general market sentiment will continue to impact WMS income short term. The underlying trend, however, remains positive, supported a gradual increase in world trade and operating fleet and a healthy WTS order reserve.

A process is ongoing related to the restructuring of the WTS business area.

Holding and investments

While a softer market sentiment within the oil and gas sector will impact general purchasing activities, continued high production on the Norwegian shelf combined with new investment in the Danish and UK sectors should have a positive impact on NorSea Group.

Subject the broader economic environment, Qube expects continued growth in revenue and earnings per share in the next financial year.

WWH ASA group

The board expects the market sentiment to remain challenging for the group's main activities. However, the group's underlying performance is anticipated to improve in the fourth quarter.

Lysaker, 10 November 2014 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. WWH cannot give assurances that expectations regarding the future outlook will be achieved or accomplished.

Income statement - segment reporting 1

Joint ventures based on proportionate method

Holding and
USD mill WWASA group WMS group Investments 3 Eliminations Total
Full Full Full Full Full
Q3 Q3 year Q3 Q3 year Q3 Q3 year Q3 Q3 year Q3 Q3 year
Quarter 2014 2013 2013 2014 2013 2013 2014 2013 2013 2014 2013 2013 2014 2013 2013
Operating revenue 619 651 2 609 271 241 994 6 7 22 (8) (7) (28) 889 893 3 598
Other income
Share of profits from
associates 30 15 62 1 2 7 3 2 11 0 0 0 34 19 80
Gain on disposals of assets 0 0 1 1 1 4 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
Total income 650 667 2 673 273 243 1 004 9 9 33 (8) (7) (28) 924 913 3 683
Operating expenses
Voyage expenses (264) (274) (1 096) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (264) (274) (1 096)
Vessel expenses (21) (22) (86) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (21) (22) (86)
Charter expenses (83) (80) (335) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (83) (80) (335)
Inventory cost 0 0 0 (130) (102) (438) (0) (0) (2) 0 0 0 (131) (102) (440)
Employee benefits (49) (53) (204) (78) (77) (304) (5) (6) (20) 0 0 1 (133) (135) (528)
Other expenses (123) (123) (507) (41) (38) (160) (4) (4) (16) 8 6 27 (160) (158) (656)
Depreciation and impairments (44) (38) (152) (6) (7) (26) (0) (0) (1) 0 0 0 (50) (45) (179)
Total operating expenses (584) (589) (2 380) (256) (224) (929) (10) (10) (39) 8 7 28 (842) (816) (3 320)
Operating profit 2 66 78 293 17 20 76 (1) (1) (6) (0) (0) (0) 83 96 363
Financial income/(expenses) (9) (14) (8) (9) (2) (4) 1 9 22 0 0 0 (17) (7) 11
Profit/(loss) before tax 57 64 285 8 18 72 0 7 17 (0) (0) (0) 66 89 374
Tax income/(expense) (3) (4) (12) (2) (5) (25) 1 1 3 0 0 0 (4) (8) (34)
Profit/(loss) 55 60 273 6 13 47 1 8 20 (0) (0) (0) 62 81 340
Minority interests 15 17 76 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 18 80
Profit/(loss) to the owners of
parent 39 43 198 5 11 43 1 8 20 (0) (0) (0) 46 63 260

1 The report is based on the proportionate method for all material joint ventures in the WWH group.

In Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group's financial interim reports, the equity method is applied for consolidation of joint ventures. This method provides a fair presentation of the group's financial position. However, during the day to day operations, management are using the proportionate method for their analysis and decision making.

2 Cash settled portion of bunker hedge swaps is included in net operating profit by reduction/(increase) of voyage related expenses.

3 Holding and Investments includes Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Invest group and minor activities which fail to meet the definition for other segments.

Income statement - segment reporting 1

Joint ventures based on proportionate method

Holding and
USD mill WWASA group WMS group Investments 3 Eliminations Total
Year to date YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
Operating revenue 1 912 1 958 2 609 821 733 994 20 18 22 (25) (21) (28) 2 728 2 689 3 598
Other income
Share of profits from
associates
56 44 62 4 5 7 8 9 11 0 0 0 68 58 80
Gain on disposals of assets 0 0 1 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 5
Total income 1 968 2 002 2 673 832 741 1 004 27 27 33 (25) (21) (28) 2 803 2 749 3 683
Operating expenses
Voyage expenses (807) (825) (1 096) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (807) (825) (1 096)
Vessel expenses (63) (66) (86) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (63) (66) (86)
Charter expenses (247) (251) (335) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (247) (251) (335)
Inventory cost 0 0 0 (388) (317) (438) (1) (1) (2) 0 0 0 (389) (319) (440)
Employee benefits (171) (154) (204) (232) (229) (304) (16) (15) (20) 1 1 1 (418) (398) (528)
Other expenses (385) (366) (507) (128) (120) (160) (12) (11) (16) 24 20 27 (501) (477) (656)
Depreciation and impairments (118) (113) (152) (20) (19) (26) (1) (1) (1) 0 0 0 (139) (133) (179)
Total operating expenses (1 791) (1 776) (2 380) (768) (685) (929) (30) (29) (39) 25 21 28 (2 564) (2 469) (3 320)
Operating profit 2 177 227 293 64 55 76 (2) (1) (6) 0 (0) (0) 239 280 363
Financial income/(expenses) (56) 1 (8) (26) (4) (4) 8 16 22 0 0 0 (73) 12 11
Profit/(loss) before tax 121 227 285 39 51 72 6 14 17 0 (0) (0) 166 293 374
Tax income/(expense) (9) (21) (12) (10) (13) (25) 3 (1) 3 0 0 0 (16) (36) (34)
Profit/(loss) 112 206 273 29 38 47 9 13 20 0 (0) (0) 150 257 340
Minority interests 32 57 76 3 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 61 80
Profit/(loss) to the owners of
parent
80 149 198 26 34 43 9 13 20 0 (0) (0) 115 196 260

1 / 2 / 3 Comments - see previous page

2014: Disposals gain/(loss) of assets and impairment charges (Included in share of profits from joint ventures and associates)

Q1 - No material gain/loss.

Q2 - No material gain/loss.

Q3 - No material gain/loss.

2013: Disposals gain/(loss) of assets and impairment charges (Included in share of profits from joint ventures and associates)

Q1 - No material gain/loss.

Q2 - No material gain/loss.

Q3 - No material gain/loss.

Q4 - No material gain/loss.

Income statement - segment reporting 1

Joint ventures based on proportionate method

USD mill WWASA group WMS group Holding & Investments 3 Total incl eliminations
Quarter on quarter Q4
2013
Q1
2014
Q2
2014
Q3
2014
Q4
2013
Q1
2014
Q2
2014
Q3
2014
Q4
2013
Q1
2014
Q2
2014
Q3
2014
Q4
2013
Q1
2014
Q2
2014
Q3
2014
Operating revenue 651 626 667 619 260 274 276 271 4 7 7 6 909 898 941 889
Other income
Share of profits from
associates 19 11 15 30 2 2 1 1 2 1 4 3 22 14 19 34
Gain on disposals of assets 1 0 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 1
Total income 671 637 682 650 264 277 281 273 6 8 10 9 934 914 965 924
Operating expenses
Voyage expenses (271) (261) (282) (264) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (271) (261) (282) (264)
Vessel expenses (21) (22) (20) (21) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (21) (22) (20) (21)
Charter expenses (84) (81) (83) (83) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (84) (81) (83) (83)
Inventory cost 0 0 0 0 (121) (128) (130) (130) (0) (0) (0) (0) (121) (128) (130) (131)
Employee benefits (50) (50) (71) (49) (75) (77) (77) (78) (5) (6) (5) (5) (130) (133) (152) (133)
Other expenses
Depreciation and
(140) (132) (131) (123) (40) (42) (45) (41) (5) (3) (4) (4) (179) (169) (172) (160)
impairments (39) (37) (38) (44) (7) (6) (7) (6) (0) (0) (0) (0) (46) (43) (45) (50)
Total operating expenses (604) (583) (625) (584) (243) (253) (259) (256) (10) (10) (10) (10) (851) (837) (885) (842)
Operating profit 2 66 54 57 66 20 25 23 17 (4) (2) 0 (1) 82 76 80 83
Financial income/(expenses) (8) (16) (31) (9) 1 (3) (13) (9) 7 3 4 1 (1) (16) (40) (17)
Profit/(loss) before tax 58 38 26 57 21 21 10 8 3 1 5 0 81 60 40 66
Tax income/(expense) 9 (6) (0) (3) (12) (6) (2) (2) 4 1 1 1 2 (11) (2) (4)
Profit/(loss) 67 32 26 55 10 16 7 6 7 2 6 1 83 49 39 62
Minority interests 18 9 8 15 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 19 10 8 16
Profit/(loss) to the owners
of parent
48 23 18 39 9 15 6 5 7 2 6 1 64 39 30 46

1 / 2 / 3 Comments - see previous page

Notes - segment reporting

Joint ventures based on proportionate method

Note 1 - Financial income/(expenses)

USD mill 01.07-30.09 01.07-30.09 YTD YTD Full year
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Financial items
Investment management 1 1,6 13,5 18,5 18,9 29,5
Interest income 1,6 2,5 6,1 7,3 9,6
Other financial items (3,5) 2,6 (10,2) 2,3 4,3
Net financial items (0,3) 18,6 14,3 28,5 43,4
Financial - interest expenses
Interest expenses (16,4) (19,8) (58,5) (60,1) (79,7)
Interest rate derivatives - realised (8,7) (8,9) (19,8) (25,0) (38,8)
Net financial - interest expenses (25,1) (28,7) (78,3) (85,1) (118,5)
Interest rate derivatives - unrealised 10,3 2,3 (1,7) 52,5 71,2
Financial currency
Net currency gain/(loss) 8,0 (4,1) (0,3) 48,6 56,5
Currency derivatives - realised 2,5 0,2 (0,8) (3,8) (7,7)
Currency derivatives - unrealised 6,4 (3,3) 12,0 (13,1) (14,2)
Cross currency derivatives - realised 1,0 1,1 9,7 2,4 3,4
Cross currency derivatives - unrealised (20,0) 7,2 (27,6) (17,2) (19,8)
Net financial currency (2,0) 1,0 (7,0) 16,9 18,1
Financial derivatives bunkers
Valuation of bunker hedges 0,0 (0,6) (0,3) (0,7) (3,2)
Net financial derivatives bunkers 0,0 (0,6) (0,3) (0,7) (3,2)
Financial income/(expenses) (17,1) (7,4) (73,1) 12,1 11,0

1 Includes financial derivatives for trading

Realised bunker and fuel hedges included in operating expenses

USD mill 01.07-30.09 01.07-30.09 YTD YTD Full year
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Cash settled bunker and fuel hedges 0,0 2,7 0,5 7,6 10,3

Notes - segment reporting

Joint ventures based on proportionate method

Note 2 - Restatement of elimination of related party transactions WWASA segment

Related party transactions (Time charter income, space charter and other income from terminal activities) between Eukor Car Carriers Inc (Eukor) and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL) is eliminated in the consolidated accounts.

During 2014 the group has reviewed and analysed the intercompany transactions between the group joint venture's WWL and EUKOR. EUKOR revenues where

WWL acted as collector has previously been eliminated in the consolidated accounts. These revenues are a part of the group revenues in Income statement based on proportionate consolidation for joint ventures. The adjustments have no effect on EBIT or net profit.

The 2013 figures are restated and showed below.

As reported After restatement
USD mill WWASA group WWH group total Restatement WWASA group WWH group total
Q1
2013
Q2
2013
Q3
2013
Q4
2013
Q1
2013
Q2
2013
Q3
2013
Q4
2013
Q1
2013
Q2
2013
Q3
2013
Q4
2013
Q1
2013
Q2
2013
Q3
2013
Q4
2013
Q1
2013
Q2
2013
Q3
2013
Q4
2013
Operating revenue 597 640 612 610 842 885 853 869 32 38 40 41 628 678 651 651 873 923 893 909
Share of profits from associates
and JV's and gain on sale of
assets
17 11 16 20 23 18 20 25 0 0 0 0 17 11 16 20 23 18 20 25
Total income 614 652 627 630 864 903 873 893 32 38 40 41 646 689 667 671 896 941 913 934
Operating expenses
Voyage expenses
(226) (239) (224) (220) (226) (239) (224) (220) (39) (47) (50) (51) (265) (286) (274) (271) (265) (286) (274) (271)
Other expenses
Vessel expenses, charter
(128) (132) (133) (151) (167) (169) (168) (189) 8 9 10 10 (120) (123) (123) (140) (159) (159) (158) (179)
expenses, employee benefits,
depreciation and impairments
(193) (199) (193) (193) (393) (389) (384) (402) 0 0 0 0 (193) (199) (193) (193) (393) (389) (384) (402)
Total operating expenses
Operating profit
67 82 78 66 (547) (570) (549) (564) (786) (797) (777) (811)
78
106 96 82 (32)
0
(38)
0
(40)
0
0 67 82 78 66 (41) (579) (608) (589) (604) (818) (834) (816) (851)
78
106 96 82

This have an effect on the proportionate method figures only. Figures based on equity method wil not be effected.

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THIRD QUARTER 2014

Report for the third quarter of 2014

Financial report

In Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding's financial report the equity method is applied for consolidation of joint ventures. This method provides a fair presentation of the group's financial position.

Key figures

Q-on-Q Y-o-Y 01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
(USD mill) Q3'14 Q2'14 Change Q3'13 Change 30.09.14 30.09.13 Change
Total income 391 394 -1 % 375 4 % 1 168 1 139 3 %
EBITDA 103 96 7 % 113 -9 % 291 334 -13 %
Operating profit/EBIT 77 69 12 % 86 -10 % 214 253 -16 %
Profit(loss) after minority 46 30 52 % 63 -27 % 115 196 -41 %
EPS (USD) 0,99 0,65 52 % 1,36 -27 % 2,48 4,22 -41 %

Financial summary

Result for the third quarter

Total income for the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group (WWH) was USD 391 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared with USD 375 million in the corresponding period last year, representing an increase of 4% (figures for the corresponding period of 2013 will hereafter be shown in brackets). Compared with the previous quarter, total income declined by 1%.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWASA) reported a decline in operating income due to seasonal reduction in shipping volumes and loss of a logistics contract. Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) continued to grow the top line on a year over year basis supported by increased activities within technical solution. Compared with the second quarter the WMS income was stable adjusted for seasonality, sales gain and currency.

Operating profit for the third quarter was USD 77 million (USD 86 million), down by 10% compared with the same period last year and a 12% increase compared with the previous quarter. The second quarter was impacted by a USD 22 million restructuring cost in WWASA as well as a USD 4 million sales gain in WMS, while the third quarter included a net positive USD 2 million non-recurring gain related to WWASA logistics. Adjusted for these items, operating profit was down 14% compared with the previous quarter mainly due to reduced contribution from WWASA shipping and a less favourable product mix in WMS.

Net financials was an expense of USD 13 million in the third quarter (expense of USD 4 million). It was positively impacted by a USD 1 million gain on interest rate derivatives (loss of USD 6 million) but negatively influenced by a net financial currency expense of USD 2 million (nil). Investment management reported a gain of USD 2 million for the quarter (gain of USD 14 million).

Tax was included with an expense of USD 3 million (expense of USD 1 million).

Minority interests' share of profit in the third quarter was USD 15 million (USD 18 million), of which USD 15 million was related to minority shareholders in WWASA (USD 16 million).

Cash flow, liquidity and debt

The WWH group's net cash flow in the third quarter 2014 from operating, investing and financing activities was positive with USD 46 million (positive with USD 14 million). Cash flow from operating activities was USD 40 million (USD 46 million), reflecting a lower operating result year over year. Cash flow from investing activities was negative with USD 12 million (positive with USD 23 million), driven by fixed asset investments. Cash flow from financing activities was positive with USD 18 million (negative with USD 55 million), reflecting increase in debt of USD 30 million.

Cash and cash equivalents were USD 428 million by end of the third quarter of 2014, up from USD 383 million by the end of the previous quarter. Total liquid assets including current financial investments were USD 778 million compared with USD 749 million three months earlier. The main group companies also have undrawn committed drawing rights to cover any short term cash flow needs, including where relevant back stop for outstanding certificates and bonds with a remaining term of less than 12 months to maturity.

Net profit after minority interests was USD 46 million in the third quarter (USD 63 million), up from USD 30 million in the second quarter.

.

The WWH group carries out active financial asset management of part of the group's liquidity. The value of the group's investment portfolio amounted to USD 350 million at the end of the third quarter, with investments in various asset classes including Nordic shares and investment grade bonds. Of this, USD 103 million were in the parent company.

The group funds its investments and operations from several capital sources, including the commercial bank loan market, financial leases, export financing and the Norwegian bond market. Business activities are primarily financed over the balance sheet of the relevant subsidiary or joint venture.

As of 30 September 2014 the group's total interest-bearing debt was USD 1 869 million (USD 1 876 million as per 30 June 2014), of which USD 47 million related to Holding and Investments (USD 49 million as per 30 June 2014), USD 338 million related to the WMS group (USD 337 million as per 30 June 2014) and USD 1 485 million related to the WWASA group (USD 1 489 million as per 30 June 2014).

Income statement - financial report

Joint ventures based on equity method

USD mill Note 01.07-30.09
2014
01.07-30.09
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full year
2013
Operating revenue 340 318 1 026 972 1 313
Other income
Share of profits from joint ventures and associates 50 57 135 164 200
Gain on disposals of assets 2 1 1 7 3 5
Total income 391 375 1 168 1 139 1 518
Operating expenses
Vessel expenses (11) (13) (36) (41) (53)
Charter expenses (6) (7) (17) (21) (28)
Inventory cost (131) (102) (389) (318) (439)
Employee benefits (99) (102) (308) (304) (402)
Other expenses (41) (38) (125) (120) (161)
Depreciation and impairments 3 (25) (27) (78) (81) (109)
Total operating expenses (314) (290) (954) (885) (1 193)
Operating profit 77 86 214 253 325
Financial income/(expenses) 4 (13) (4) (59) 24 28
Profit before tax 64 82 155 277 353
Tax income/(expense) 5 (3) (1) (7) (21) (15)
Profit for the period 61 81 148 256 339
Attributable to: minority interests 15 18 33 59 79
owners of the parent 46 63 115 196 260
Basic earnings per share (USD) 6 0,99 1,36 2,48 4,22 5,60

Comprehensive income - financial report

Joint ventures based on equity method

USD mill 01.07-30.09 01.07-30.09 YTD YTD Full year
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Profit for the period 61 81 148 256 339
Items that will be reclassified to income statement
Net investment hedge/cash flow hedges (net after tax) (2) (0) (1) (4) (4)
Revaluation market to market value 13 23 32 22 23
Currency translation differences (41) 13 (33) (28) (39)
Items that will not be reclassified to income statement
Remeasurement postemployment benefits, net of tax 0 0 (12)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (29) 35 (2) (10) (33)
Total comprehensive income for the period 32 116 146 245 306
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 17 98 113 186 230
Minority interests 15 18 34 59 76
Total comprehensive income for the period 32 116 146 245 306

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

Balance sheet - financial report

Joint ventures based on equity method

USD mill Note 30.09.2014 30.09.2013 31.12.2013
Non current assets
Deferred tax asset 5 21 17 22
Goodwill and other intangible assets 3 306 306 309
Vessels, property and other tangible assets 3 1 979 2 035 2 030
Investments in joint ventures and associates 1 321 1 196 1 218
Other non current assets 7 170 158 150
Total non current assets 3 797 3 713 3 728
Current assets
Inventory 126 131 125
Current financial investments 350 342 348
Other current assets 416 454 342
Cash and cash equivalents 428 401 403
Total current assets 1 320 1 328 1 218
Total assets 5 117 5 042 4 946
Equity
Paid-in capital 6 122 122 122
Retained earnings and other reserves 6/8 1 804 1 686 1 715
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 1 926 1 808 1 837
Minority interests 470 440 449
Total equity 2 395 2 249 2 286
Non current liabilities
Pension liabilities 101 92 108
Deferred tax 5 59 77 62
Non current interest-bearing debt 9 1 647 1 762 1 608
Other non current liabilities 222 201 185
Total non current liabilities 2 028 2 132 1 963
Current liabilities
Current income tax 2 9 14
Public duties payable 6 10 14
Current interest-bearing debt 9 223 125 243
Other current liabilities 462 517 426
Total current liabilities 694 661 698
Total equity and liabilities 5 117 5 042 4 946

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

Cash flow statement - financial report

Joint ventures based on equity method

USD mill 01.07-30.09 01.07-30.09 YTD YTD Full year
Note 2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit before tax 64 82 155 277 353
Financial (income)/expenses 4 14 34 2 (1)
Financial derivatives unrealised 5 (6) 18 (20) (34)
Depreciation/impairment 3 25 27 78 81 109
Loss/ (gain) on sale of fixed assets 3 (0) (1) (1) (3) 2
(Gain)/loss from sale off subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates 0 0 (4) 0
Change in net pension asset/liability (3) (4) (6) (5) (9)
Change in inventory (3) (22) (5) (19) (14)
Change in working capital (5) 8 (32) (32) (7)
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates (50) (57) (135) (164) (200)
Dividend received from joint ventures and associates 5 3 40 36 50
Tax paid (company income tax, withholding tax) (4) 2 (10) 0 (7)
Net cash provided by operating activities 40 46 131 153 243
Cash flow from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 3 9 11 22 16 22
Investments in fixed assets 3 (21) (9) (75) (57) (92)
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries 0 0 9 0
Net proceeds from sale of joint ventures and associates (0) 0 1 0 1
Investments in joint ventures and associates 2 0 0 (17) 0 0
Loan repayments received from joint ventures and associates 0 0 0 3 3
Loans granted to joint ventures and associates 1 (0) (1) 1 1
Repayments of loan from joint ventures and associates 0 0 0 (3) (3)
Proceeds from sale of financial investments 21 35 73 89 127
Investments in financial investments (24) (15) (78) (187) (216)
Interest received 1 2 5 6 8
Changes in other investments 0 (2) 0 0 1
Net cash flow from investing activities (12) 23 (62) (132) (148)
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of debt 177 0 669 122 122
Repayment of debt (147) (35) (607) (177) (205)
Interest paid including interest derivatives (14) (21) (60) (68) (103)
Cash from financial derivatives 3 1 8 (1) (4)
Dividend to shareholders/purchase of own shares (1) 0 (37) (73) (97)
Net cash flow from financing activities 18 (55) (27) (196) (286)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1 46 14 43 (175) (191)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beg. of the period 1 383 387 386 576 576
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 1 428 401 428 401 386

1 Excluding restricted cash.

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.

Statement of changes in equity - financial report

Joint ventures based on equity method

Statement of changes in equity - Year to date

USD mill Share capital Reserves Retained
earnings
Total Minority
interests
Total equity
Balance at 01.01.2014 122 6 1 707 1 836 450 2 286
Profit for the period 115 115 33 148
Comprehensive income (2) (2) 1 (2)
Paid dividends to shareholders (23) (23) (14) (37)
Balance 30.09.2014 122 3 1 800 1 926 470 2 395
Balance at 01.01.2013 122 36 1 491 1 649 427 2 077
Profit for the period 196 196 59 256
Comprehensive income (10) (10) (0) (11)
Paid dividends to shareholders (29) (29) (44) (73)
Balance 30.09.2013 122 26 1 659 1 807 442 2 249

Statement of changes in equity - Full year 2013

Retained Minority
USD mill Share capital Reserves earnings Total interests Total equity
Balance at 01.01.2013 122 36 1 491 1 649 427 2 077
Profit for the period 260 260 79 339
Comprehensive income (30) (30) (3) (33)
Paid dividends to shareholders (44) (44) (53) (97)
Balance 31.12.2013 122 6 1 707 1 836 450 2 286

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

Joint ventures based on equity method

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 2013 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 2013.

IFRS 10 «Consolidated Financial Statements», IFRS 11 «Joint Arrangements» and IFRS 12 "Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities" have been implemented for annual periods beginning 1 January 2014.

According to IFRS 11 a joint arrangement is either a joint operation or a joint venture. A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.

The group have assessed its rights and obligations and concluded that all joint arrangements are joint ventures that should be consolidated according to the equity method. Hence, the implementation of the new standards have not had any effect on the group's consolidation of their investment into the financial statements.

Roundings

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

Note 2 - Significant acquisitions and disposals

2014

There has not been any significant acquisitions or disposals during the first, second or third quarter.

2013

First, second, third and fourth quarter There has not been any significant acquisitions or disposals during the first, second, third and fourth quarter of 2013.

Joint ventures based on equity method

Note 3 - Tangible and intangible assets

Vessels /
Newbuilding
Other tangible Intangible Total tangible
and intangible
USD mill contracts assets assets assets
2014
Cost price 1.1 2 467 336 393 3 196
Acquisition 30 16 29 75
Reclass/disposal (99) (8) (5) (112)
Currency translation differences 0 (12) (26) (39)
Cost price 30.09 2 398 331 391 3 120
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1.1 (647) (126) (84) (857)
Depreciation/amortisation (57) (12) (9) (78)
Reclass/disposal 82 4 3 89
Currency translation differences 0 6 5 11
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 30.09 (622) (129) (84) (835)
Carrying amounts 30.09 1 776 203 306 2 285
2013
Cost price 1.1 2 508 338 398 3 244
Acquisition 25 18 11 54
Reclass/disposal (59) (9) (2) (70)
Currency translation differences 0 (14) (19) (33)
Cost price 30.09 2 474 334 388 3 196
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1.1 (641) (123) (79) (843)
Depreciation/amortisation (61) (12) (8) (81)
Reclass/disposal 53 5 1 59
Currency translation differences 0 6 4 10
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 30.09 (649) (125) (81) (855)
Carrying amounts 30.09 1 825 210 306 2 341
2013
Cost price 1.1 2 508 338 398 3 244
Acquisition 47 25 19 92
Reclass/disposal (88) (11) (3) (102)
Currency translation differences 0 (16) (21) (38)
Cost price 31.12 2 467 336 393 3 196
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 1.1 (641) (123) (79) (843)
Depreciation/amortisation (82) (16) (11) (109)
Reclass/disposal 76 6 2 84
Currency translation differences 0 7 5 12
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 31.12 (647) (126) (84) (857)
Carrying amounts 31.12 1 820 209 309 2 339

Joint ventures based on equity method

Note 4 - Financial income/(expenses)

USD mill 01.07-30.09
2014
01.07-30.09
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full year
2013
Financial items
Investment management 1,6 13,5 18,2 18,6 29,2
Interest income 1,3 2,0 5,0 6,1 7,9
Other financial items (3,5) 2,3 (10,1) 1,5 3,4
Net financial items (0,6) 17,8 13,1 26,2 40,5
Financial - interest expenses
Interest expenses (11,9) (15,7) (45,7) (47,7) (63,3)
Interest rate derivatives - realised (8,1) (8,3) (17,9) (23,8) (36,9)
Net financial - interest expenses (20,0) (24,0) (63,6) (71,5) (100,2)
Interest rate derivatives - unrealised 9,3 2,5 (2,0) 50,5 68,3
Financial currency
Net currency gain/(loss) 10,0 (4,8) 1,8 49,5 57,3
Currency derivatives - realised 2,1 0,4 (1,3) (3,3) (7,3)
Currency derivatives - unrealised 5,4 (4,2) 11,1 (13,2) (14,2)
Cross currency derivatives - realised 1,0 1,1 9,7 2,4 3,4
Cross currency derivatives - unrealised (20,0) 7,2 (27,6) (17,2) (19,8)
Net financial currency (1,5) (0,4) (6,3) 18,3 19,3
Financial income/(expenses) (12,8) (4,0) (58,8) 23,5 28,0

Note 5 - Tax

WWASA' subsidiary Wilhelmsen Lines Shipowning (WLS) has commenced legal proceedings before Oslo City Court on basis of the tax appeal board's decision to turn down the application for tonnage tax. Basis for the proceedings is that the transition rule valid for companies that exited the old tonnage tax regime (abolished in 2007) into ordinary taxation, is in breach with The Constitution article 97. Such claim is in line with the decision by the Norwegian Supreme Court in the ruling of February 2010 that the transition rule valid for companies that exited the old tonnage tax regime into the new tonnage tax system was in breach with the constitution.

Alternatively WLS claim a compensation for the economic loss caused by the unconstitutional transition rule. WLS had to choose between two transition rules which both was claimed by the authorities to be constitutional. WLS choice to exit into ordinary taxation was hence based on wrong assumptions.

Until WWH group face the final outcome of the litigation process, this case will have no impact on the income statement or balance sheet for the group except for some minor legal cost.

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 and tax exempt revenues from tonnage tax regimes.

Joint ventures based on equity method

Note 6 - Shares

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

A - shares 34 637 092
B - shares 11 866 732
Total shares 46 503 824

Earnings per share taking into consideration the number of outstanding shares in the period. The group acquired 100.000 own A shares during August 2011.

interests, by average number of total outstanding shares.

Earnings per share is calculated based on 46 403 824 shares for 2013 and 2014.

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit for the period after minority

Note 7 - Available-for-sale financial assets

USD mill 30.09.2014 30.09.2013 31.12.2013
Available-for-sale financial assets
At 1 January 126 132 132
Sale of available-for-sale financial assets (5) (12) (12)
Market to market adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets 26 22 23
Currency translation adjustment (3) (11) (16)
Total available-for-sale financial assets 144 131 126

Available-for-sale financial assets are denominated in Australian Dollar 30 September 2014, Australian Dollar and Norwegian Krone (30 September 2013 and 31 December 2013, only).

The investment in Norwegian Car Carriers ASA was sold in Q1 2014.

Note 8 - Paid dividend

Dividend for fiscal year 2012 was NOK 5.50 per share, where NOK 3.50 per share was paid in May 2013 and NOK 2.00 per share was paid in December 2013. The proposed dividend for fiscal year 2013 in 2014 is NOK 3.00 per share, was approved by the annual general meeting on 24 April 2014, and paid to the shareholders in May 2014.

Based on the company's distributable equity as of 31 December 2013 (less

dividend paid in the first half of 2014), the board will propose to pay a dividend of NOK 2.00 per share.

The dividend will have effect on retained earnings and other reserves in fourth quarter of 2014

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Note 9 - Interest-bearing debt

USD mill 30.09.2014 30.09.2013 31.12.2013
Non current interest-bearing debt 1 647 1 762 1 608
Current interest-bearing debt 223 125 243
Total interest-bearing debt 1 869 1 887 1 851
Cash and cash equivalents 428 401 386
Current financial investments 350 342 348
Net interest-bearing debt 1 091 1 143 1 118

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 September 2014 (analogous for 30 September 2013).

Net interest-bearing debt in joint ventures (the group's share part of investments)

USD mill 30.09.2014 30.09.2013 31.12.2013
Non current interest-bearing debt 582 544 550
Current interest-bearing debt 78 93 95
Total interest-bearing debt 660 638 646
Cash and cash equivalents 216 237 266
Current financial investments
Net interest-bearing debt 444 401 380

Specification of interest-bearing debt

USD mill 30.09.2014 30.09.2013 31.12.2013
Interest-bearing debt
Mortgages 948 1 007 974
Leasing commitments 86 88 90
Bonds 451 440 439
Bank loan 384 352 349
Total interest-bearing debt 1 869 1 887 1 851
Repayment schedule for interest-bearing debt
Due in 2014 155 33 244
Due in 2015 91 258 110
Due in 2016 200 110 675
Due in 2017 91 667 79
Due in 2018 and later 1 332 819 743

Total interest-bearing debt 1 869 1 887 1 851

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Note 10 - Financial level

USD mill Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
2014
Financial assets at fair value
Equities 137 137
Bonds 190 21 211
Financial derivatives 15 15
Available-for-sale financial assets 144 144
Total financial assets 30.09 471 36 0 507
Financial liabilities at fair value
Financial derivatives 0 130 130
Total financial liabilities 30.09 0 130 0 130
2013
Financial assets at fair value
Equities 106 106
Bonds 226 8 0 235
Financial derivatives 7 7
Available-for-sale financial assets 131 131
Total financial assets 30.09 463 16 0 478
Financial liabilities at fair value
Financial derivatives 1 119 120
Total financial liabilities 30.09 1 119 0 120
USD mill 2014 2013
Changes in level 3 instruments
Opening balance 01.01 0 0
Closing balance 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 September 2014 are liquid investment grade bonds (analogous for 2013).

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (overthe-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.

Joint ventures based on equity method

Note 11 - Segment reporting: Income statement per operating segments

USD mill WWASA group WMS group 2
Holding & Investments
Eliminations Total
Quarter Q3
2014
Q3
2013
Full
year
2013
Q3
2014
Q3
2013
Full
year
2013
Q3
2014
Q3
2013
Full
year
2013
Q3
2014
Q3
2013
Full
year
2013
Q3
2014
Q3
2013
Full
year
2013
Operating revenue 71 77 325 271 241 994 6 7 22 (8) (7) (28) 340 318 1 313
Other income
Share of profits from joint
ventures and associates 46 53 182 1 2 7 3 2 11 0 0 0 50 57 200
Gain on disposals of assets 0 0 1 1 1 4 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
Total income 117 130 508 273 243 1 004 9 9 33 (8) (7) (28) 391 375 1 518
Primary operating profit
Depreciation and
80 87 337 23 27 102 (0) (1) (5) 0 (0) (0) 103 113 435
impairments (19) (20) (82) (6) (7) (26) (0) (0) (1) 0 0 0 (25) (27) (109)
Operating profit 1 61 67 255 17 20 76 (1) (1) (6) 0 (0) (0) 77 86 325
Financial
income/(expenses) (5) (11) 9 (9) (2) (4) 1 9 22 0 0 0 (13) (4) 28
Profit/(loss) before tax 56 57 264 8 18 72 0 7 17 0 (0) (0) 64 82 353
Tax income/(expense) (2) 3 7 (2) (5) (25) 1 1 3 0 0 0 (3) (1) (15)
Profit/(loss) 54 59 272 6 13 47 1 8 20 0 (0) (0) 61 81 339
Minority interests 15 16 74 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 18 79
Profit/(loss) to the owners
of parent
39 43 198 5 11 43 1 8 20 0 (0) (0) 46 63 260
USD mill WWASA group WMS group Holding & Investments 2 Eliminations Total
Year to date YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
YTD
2014
YTD
2013
Full
year
2013
Operating revenue 210 241 325 821 733 994 20 18 22 (25) (21) (28) 1 026 972 1 313
Other income
Share of profits from joint
ventures and associates
123 150 182 4 5 7 8 9 11 0 0 0 135 164 200
Gain on disposals of assets 0 0 1 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 5
Total income 333 392 508 832 741 1 004 27 27 33 (25) (21) (28) 1 168 1 139 1 518
Primary operating profit
Depreciation and
209 261 337 84 74 102 (2) (1) (5) 0 (0) (0) 291 334 435
impairments (57) (62) (82) (20) (19) (26) (1) (1) (1) 0 0 0 (78) (81) (109)
Operating profit 1 152 199 255 64 55 76 (2) (1) (6) 0 (0) (0) 214 253 325
Financial
income/(expenses)
(41) 12 9 (26) (4) (4) 8 16 22 0 0 0 (59) 24 28
Profit/(loss) before tax 110 211 264 39 51 72 6 14 17 0 (0) (0) 155 277 353
Tax income/(expense) 0 (6) 7 (10) (13) (25) 3 (1) 3 0 0 0 (7) (21) (15)
Profit/(loss) 111 205 272 29 38 47 9 13 20 0 (0) (0) 148 256 339
Minority interests 30 56 74 3 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 59 79
Profit/(loss) to the owners
of parent
80 149 198 26 34 43 9 13 20 0 (0) (0) 115 196 260

1 Cash settled portion of bunker hedge swaps is included in net operating profit by reduction/(increase) of voyage related expenses

2 Holding and Investments includes Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Invest group and minor activities which fail to meet the definition for other segments.

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Cont note 11 - Segment reporting: Balance sheet per operating segments

USD mill WWASA group WMS group Holding & Investments Eliminations Total
Year to date 30.09
2014
31.12
2013
30.09
2014
31.12
2013
30.09
2014
31.12
2013
30.09
2014
31.12
2013
30.09
2014
31.12
2013
Assets
Deferred tax asset 0 0 18 16 3 6 0 0 21 22
Intangible assets 6 6 300 303 0 0 0 0 306 309
Tangible assets 1 777 1 821 198 205 4 4 0 0 1 979 2 030
Investments in joint ventures and associates 1 204 1 120 18 18 99 80 0 0 1 321 1 218
Other non current assets 1 5 12 10 158 135 0 (0) 170 150
Current financial investments 246 254 0 0 103 94 0 0 350 348
Other current assets 54 25 485 458 6 6 (4) (5) 542 484
Cash and cash equivalents 219 157 180 193 30 35 0 0 428 386
Total assets 3 507 3 388 1 211 1 203 403 361 (4) (5) 5 117 4 946
Equity and liabilities
Equity 1 709 1 633 348 362 338 291 0 0 2 395 2 286
Deferred tax 40 50 19 12 0 0 0 0 59 62
Interest-bearing debt 1 485 1 502 338 300 47 49 0 0 1 869 1 852
Other non current liabilities 187 156 125 125 11 12 0 (0) 323 293
Other current liabilities 86 47 382 404 7 8 (4) (5) 471 454
Total equity and liabilities 3 507 3 388 1 211 1 203 403 361 (4) (5) 5 117 4 946

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Cont note 11 - Segment reporting: Cash flow per segment

USD mill WWASA group WMS group Holding & Investments
Quarter Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Q3 2014 Q3 2013
Profit before tax 56 57 8 18 0 7
Net financial (income)/expenses 5 19 6 6 (2) (9)
Depreciation/impairment 19 20 7 7 0 0
Change in working capital (11) (10) 16 (5) 3 1
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates (46) (53) (1) (2) (3) (2)
Dividend received from joint ventures and associates 5 1 0 1 -
Net cash provided by operating activities 28 34 35 25 (2) (2)
Net sale/(investments) in fixed assets (2) 9 (13) (9) (1) -
Net sale/(investments) in entities and segments - 0 (0) 3 - -
Net investments in financial investments (0) 8 1 1 (2) 14
Net changes in other investments 0 0 - (3) - -
Net cash flow from investing activities (2) 17 (12) (8) (2) 14
Net change of debt 22 (13) 3 (8) - (12)
Net change in other financial items (19) (22) (2) (5) (0) (2)
Net dividend from other segments/ to shareholders - - (14) (4) 12 -
Net cash flow from financing activities 3 (36) (14) (17) 12 (14)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 29 15 9 0 8 (2)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beg.of the period 189 181 171 177 22 29
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 219 197 180 177 30 27

Joint ventures based on equity method

Note 12 - Related party transactions

WWH delivers services to the WWASA group. These include primarily human resources, tax, communication, treasury and legal services ("Shared Services") and in-house services such as canteen, post, switchboard, accounting and rent of office facilities. In addition, according to service level agreements, WWASA delivered accounting services to WWH up to December 2013.

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.

In addition, WWASA group and WMS group have several transactions with associates. The contracts governing such transactions are based on commercial market terms and mainly relate to the chartering of vessels on short and long term charters.

Note 13 - Contingencies

Update on anti-trust investigations

WWL and EUKOR continue to be part of anti-trust investigations of the car carrying industry in several jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. WWASA is not in a position to comment on the ongoing investigations which WWL and EUKOR are part of. However, WWASA expects further clarification during 2015.

Note 14 - Events occurring after the balance sheet date

No material events occurred between the balance sheet date and the date when the accounts were presented providing new information about conditions prevailing Cost of process management related to the investigations is charged on an ongoing basis.

on the balance sheet date.

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

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