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Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

Investor Presentation Feb 12, 2025

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Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Fourth quarter and full year 2024

February 2025

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Highlights Q4 2024

12 % increase in EBITDA y-o-y

  • USD 24 million EBITDA in Maritime Services.
  • USD 16 million EBITDA in New Energy.

Strong contribution from associates

  • USD 100 million share of profit from Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
  • USD 18 million share of profit from Hyundai Glovis.

Negative non-recurring items – impairment and currency

USD 91 million in net profit to equity holders of the company - USD 2.13 EPS.

Increased shareholding in Treasure ASA from 78.7% to 84.2%

Proposed first dividend of NOK 12.00 per share

  • Potential second dividend of up to NOK 8.00 per share.
  • In line with 3-5% dividend yield target.

Higher income supported by Zeaborn acquisition; lower EBITDA margin

USD 202 million total income

  • Up 8% y-o-y.
  • Income up for all main activities.
  • Lifted by acquisition, inflationary effect, and an increase in volumes and activities.
  • Q2-Q4'24 income was impacted by revenue recognition from the acquisition of Zeaborn Ship Management.

USD 24 million EBITDA

  • Down 1% y-o-y.
  • EBITDA margin of 12%, reduced from acquisition revenue partly accounted for on a gross basis.

USD 11 million impairment loss

USD 1 million share of loss from associates

Total income and adjusted EBITDA margin *)

Zeaborn revenue Total income excluding Zeaborn

Adj EBITDA margin

*) Margin adjusted for main non-recurring items and changes in Zeaborn revenue recognition between Q2'24, Q3'24 and Q4'24. No other adjustments last 13 quarters

New Energy Higher income and EBITDA

USD 75 million total income

  • Up 11% y-o-y.
  • Increased activity at Norwegian offshore bases.

USD 16 million EBITDA

  • Up 27% y-o-y.
  • EBITDA margin of 22% (adjusted for other gain/(loss)).

USD 1 million share of loss from associates

  • Nil from NorSea operating gain offset by writedowns.
  • USD 1 million loss from other JVs and associates.

USD 5 million gain from disposal of financial assets

Total income and adjusted EBITDA margin *)

Strategic Holdings and Investments

Continued strong contribution from Wallenius Wilhelmsen

USD 117 million share of profit from associates

  • USD 100 million from Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA.
  • USD 18 million from Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.

USD 1 million loss on change in fair value financial assets

USD 11 million net income from other financials

• USD 5 million loss from investment management.

USD 171 million dividend from Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

  • Declared partly in second and partly in third quarter.
  • Ex-dividend date 25 September.
  • Received 10 October.

Direct investments – Value adjusted (WAWI and TRE based on share price,

Summing up year 2024

  • Regrettably, there were two seafarer work-related fatalities.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in own operations by 25% compared to base year 2022.
  • Increased gender diversity in top three management.
  • Positive and consistent employee engagement.
  • Systematic supplier screenings, assessments and audits.
  • 100% completion rate for code of conduct and cyber security training.
  • Several ongoing and early stage projects contributing to the decarbonisation of shipping and growth in new arenas.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Highlights year 2024

  • Delivered 18% total shareholder return.
  • Increased total income and EBITDA.
  • All time high net profit in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA.
  • Increased shareholding in Edda Winds ASA and Treasure ASA.
  • Expanding Ship Management through new acquisition.

Maritime Services Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Expanding and celebrating 50 years

The early days….

  • The Wilhelmsen group founded on 1 October 1861.
  • In 1928, Wilhelmsen in partnership with Barber Steamship Lines.

1 October 1975: Barber Ship Management Ltd officially established.

----- 1979: Started marketing third-party ship management. 2008: Changed name to Wilhelmsen Ship Management.

----- 1 October 2025: Celebrating 50 years.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Maritime Services

Provide technical management of vessels across a wide range of segments to maximise vessel performance and utilisation, including planning, preparation and execution of dry docking.

Technical management Crew management OPEX management Auxiliary ship services Offer complete crew solution to vessels across the globe, with recruitment, training and coordination.

OPEX monitoring, purchasing and spend intelligence to achieve cost savings in vessel operations.

Ship inspection services, newbuilding supervision and lay-up management to provide asset management and assist fleet development.

Maritime Services

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Outlook

Wilhelmsen retains a strong balance sheet and a balanced portfolio of leading maritime operations and investments.

While uncertainty persists, specifically regarding geopolitical tension and an uncertain global trade environment, the group retains its capacity to support and grow the portfolio, and to deliver consistent yearly dividends.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Fourth quarter and full year 2024

Financials

Improved performance year-over-year, stable quarter-on-quarter

USD million Q4'24 Q3'24 Q-on-Q
Change
Q4'23 Y-o-Y
Change
Total income 278 295 -6% 256 9%
- of which operating revenue 274 296 -7% 250 10%
- of which gain/(loss) on sale of assets 4 (1) 5
EBITDA 37 38 -3% 33 12%
Operating profit/EBIT 10 22 -53% 17 -39%
Share of profit from associates 116 118 -2% 68 69%
Change in fair value financial assets 1 3 5
Other financial income/(expenses) (29) 1 1
Profit before tax/EBT 98 144 -32% 91 8%
Tax income/(expenses) (4) (7) (11)
Profit for the period 94 136 -31% 80 18%
Profit to equity holders of the company 91 131 -30% 74 23%
EPS (USD) 2.13 3.05 -30% 1.68 27%
Other comprehensive income (194) 66 74
Total comprehensive income (100) 203 154
Total comp. inc. equity holders of the comp. (90) 191 142

Main one-offs in Q4'24

Income:

USD 15 million revenue recognition Q4 vs. Q2/Q3).

EBIT:

USD 11 million impairment.

Financials:

USD 5 million sales gains. USD 23 million currency loss.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA – Full year 2024

EBITDA up 8%, share of profit from associates up 10%, EPS up 9%

01.01- 01.01- Y-o-Y
USD million 31.12.24 31.12.23 Change
Total income 1,138 1,029 11%
- of which operating revenue 1,136 1,027 11%
- of which gain/(loss) on sale of assets 2 1 37%
EBITDA 159 147 8%
Operating profit/EBIT 85 88 -4%
Share of profit from associates 472 431 10%
Change in fair value financial assets 27 11
Other financial income/(expenses) (46) (15)
Profit before tax/EBT 538 515 5%
Tax income/(expenses) (20) (27)
Profit for the period 518 487 6%
Profit to equity holders of the company 498 466 7%
EPS (USD) 11.47 10.52 9%
Other comprehensive income (213) (11)
Total comprehensive income 305 476 -36%
Total comp. inc. equity holders of the comp. 300 457 -34%

EBITDA of USD 159 million

USD 109 million in Maritime Services USD 59 million in New Energy

Share of profit of USD 472 million

USD 372 million from Wallenius Wilhelmsen USD 90 million from Hyundai Glovis

USD 11.47 EPS

USD 407 million in cash from operating activities and associates (YTD Q4'24)

72% equity ratio and long-term financing structure

Main Maritime Services and New Energy loan facilities maturing in 2027

Wilhelmsen group total assets and equity ratio

Debt maturity profile

Board proposes first dividend of NOK 12.00 per share

Board authority to distribute additional dividend of up to NOK 8.00 per share and share buy-back

Dividend payments 1)

Supplementary slides – Fourth quarter 2024

Maritime Services

Ships Service Port Services Ship Management

New Energy

NorSea Edda Wind ASA

Strategic Holdings and Investments

WalleniusWilhelmsen ASA Treasure ASA Financial investments

Ships Service

Wilhelmsen Ships Service offers a portfolio of maritime solutions to the merchant fleet. Wilhelmsen Ships Service is fully owned by Wilhelmsen.

Q4'24 highlights Total income

• Total income for Ships Service was USD 125 million. This was up 9% from the corresponding period last year but down 2% from the previous quarter. Year-over year, total income was lifted by a combination of price increases and higher volumes. Income was up for most product categories including refrigerants, chemicals, and ropes.

Total income

Port Services

Wilhelmsen Port Services provides full agency, husbandry, and protective agency services to the merchant fleet. Wilhelmsen Port Services is fully owned by Wilhelmsen.

Q4'24 highlights Total income

• Total income for Port Services was USD 43 million. This was up 5% from the corresponding period last year and up 8% from the previous quarter. The increase was supported by higher husbandry volumes and prices and to a less extent an increase in the number of vessel appointments.

Total income

Ship Management

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

Q4'24 highlights Total income

• Total income for Ship Management was USD 30 million in the fourth quarter. This included USD 15 million in revenue from the acquisition of Zeaborn, completed on 31 March 2024, partly offset by the USD 10 million in change from gross to net accounting in previously reported income from the Zeaborn crewing contracts. On a year-over-year basis, total income excluding Zeaborn was up 8%.

Zeaborn crew management (reported excluding adj. Q2/Q3 vs Q4'24) Total income (excl. Zeaborn crew management)

NorSea

NorSea provides supply bases and integrated logistics solutions to the offshore industry. NorSea is owned 99.4% by Wilhelmsen. The remaining 0.6% is held by NorSea management.

Q4'24 highlights Total income

  • Total income for NorSea was USD 75 million in the fourth quarter, up 12% year-over-year but down 3% from the previous quarter. Income was lifted by increased activity at Norwegian offshore bases. The reduction from the previous quarter was due to currency effect from converting income in local currencies into USD.
  • Share of profit from joint ventures and associates in NorSea was nil in the fourth quarter.

Material non-operating gain/(loss)

Total income (excl. material non-operating gain)

Edda Wind ASA

Edda Wind ASA provides services to the global offshore wind industry and is listed on Oslo Børs. Wilhelmsen owns 31.0% of the company, which is reported as associate in Wilhelmsen's accounts.

  • Share of profit from Edda Wind ASA was included with a USD 1 million loss for the quarter.
  • The book value of the 31.0% shareholding in Edda Wind ASA was USD 106 million at the end of the fourth quarter.

Q4'24 highlights Market value of Wilhelmsen's investment

Edda Wind ASA

Picture: Edda Wind.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is a market leader in RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics and is listed on Oslo Børs. Wilhelmsen owns 37.9% of the company, which is reported as associate in Wilhelmsen's accounts.

  • Share of profit from Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA was USD 100 million for the quarter. This was up from USD 42 million in the corresponding period last year and USD 91 million in the previous quarter.
  • The book value of the 37.9% shareholding in Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA was USD 1,077 million at the end of the fourth quarter.
  • In the fourth quarter, Wilhelmsen received USD 171 million in dividend from Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA. The dividend was declared in the second and third quarter and included as other current assets in the third quarter accounts

Q4'24 highlights Market value of Wilhelmsen's investment

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

Photo: Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

Treasure ASA

Treasure ASA holds a 11.0% ownership interest in Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd. (Hyundai Glovis) and is listed on Oslo Børs. By the end of the third quarter, Wilhelmsen owned 78.7% of Treasure ASA. Hyundai Glovis is reported as an associate in Wilhelmsen's accounts.

  • Share of profit from Hyundai Glovis was included with USD 18 million for the quarter. This compares with a share of profit of USD 21 million in the corresponding period last year and USD 23 million in the previous quarter.
  • The book value of the 11.0% shareholding in Hyundai Glovis was USD 672 million at the end of the fourth quarter.
  • In October, Wilhelmsen increased the shareholding in Treasure ASA from 78.7% to 84.2% for a total consideration of USD 30 million

Q4'24 highlights Market value of Wilhelmsen's investment

Treasure ASA

Financial investments

Financial investments include cash and cash equivalents, current financial investments and financial assets held by the parent and fully owned subsidiaries reported under the Strategic Holdings and Investments segment.

  • Net income from investment management was a loss of USD 5 million for the quarter. The market value of current financial investments was USD 121 million at the end of the fourth quarter.
  • Change in fair value of non-current financial assets was a loss of USD 1 million for the quarter. The fair value at the end of the fourth quarter was USD 86 million. The largest investment was the 25 million shares held in Qube Holdings Limited with a market value of USD 61 million.

Q4'24 highlights Market value of Wilhelmsen's financial investments

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