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BW LPG Ltd.

Investor Presentation Feb 27, 2025

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Earnings Presentation Q4 2024

Disclaimer and forward-looking statements

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A number of measures are used to report the performance of our business, which are non-IFRS measures, such as TCE income – Shipping per available day, TCE income – Shipping per calendar day and Return on capital employed (ROCE). These measures are defined and reconciliations to the nearest IFRS measure are available in BW LPG's Q4 2024 Interim Financial Report and BW LPG's Registration Statement on Form 20-F.

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Agenda

Highlights

Market

Performance

Q&A

2024 Q4 highlights and market outlook

Highlights and Subsequent Events

  • TCE income Shipping Q4 2024 was US\$37,900 per available day and US\$36,700 per calendar day.
  • The Company declared a Q4 2024 cash dividend of US\$0.42 per share. This dividend consists of 75% of Shipping NPAT2 Q4 2024, in addition to dividends declared from BW Product Services.
  • Completion of the acquisition of 12 modern VLGCs from Avance Gas Holdings Ltd. ("Avance Gas"). The deal was partially funded through the issuance of 19.282 million new BW LPG shares. Following the issuance of the new shares, the total number of issued and outstanding shares of BW LPG is 159.282 million and 151.538 million, respectively.
  • BW Kizoku was delivered to BW LPG in February 2025, following the declaration of purchase option for a consideration of US\$69.8 million.
  • Exercised the purchase option for BW Yushi for a consideration of about US\$70 million with an estimated delivery in Q2 2025.
  • Concluded the sale and delivery of BW Cedar in February 2025, generating about US\$65 million in proceeds and a net book gain of US\$32 million.
  • 31% of fleet exposure covered by time charter out at US\$44,800 per day, and 2% covered by FFA hedges at US\$50,600 per day for calendar year 2025.

Market Outlook

While fluctuations in spot rates should be expected in the VLGC market, we view the prevailing market fundamentals as supportive, while we recognize the increased political and legislative uncertainty.

  • Expect US Gulf Coast VLGC loadings to improve as winter conditions dissipate.
  • Additional terminal export capacity coming on stream from Energy Transfer and Targa later this year will increase seaborne trade of LPG.
  • Qatar's expansion of its North Field will also yield additional LPG volumes in coming years.
  • The Panama Canal is currently operating its new locks at or near full capacity. Its limited capacity of ten transits in total per day leaves it sensitive to minor increase in traffic and increased inefficiencies.
  • 80 VLGCs are scheduled for dry docking this year, absorbing capacity from the total fleet of ~403 VLGCs.
  • Demand is expected to continue to grow in the main LPG importing regions, especially China where additional PDH plants will increase LPG offtake capacity in coming years.
  • The Houston-Chiba FFA market for CAL2025 is currently trading at ~US\$ 43,000 per day, albeit with limited liquidity.

TCE per day presented is for the Shipping Segment

  1. This does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of BW LPG nor shall there be any sale of any securities of BW LPG in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

  2. Shipping NPAT is calculated as profit attributable to equity holders of BW LPG Q4 2024: US\$30.9 million (2024: US\$354.3 million), minus BW LPG's share of BW PS' net profit/(loss) after tax Q4 2024: US\$2.8 million (2024: US\$82.5 million).

Market

Spot market snapshot – Winter to fade, exports to rise

US Gulf terminals picking up the pace as winter weather subsides

Q4 2024 review

Spot rates were relatively stable Exports recovered with strong December loadings

Winter season

Cold weather and fog have impacted US loadings so far in Q1 2025 Panama Canal operating near full capacity

Growth ahead

More export capacity coming in the US Gulf Gas projects in Middle East to raise LPG output FFA market reflecting upside to current rates, but with limited liquidity

Substantial LPG export expansion coming on stream in next three years

US terminal expansion plans are driving the increase in LPG export capacity, coincides with VLGC newbuilding deliveries in 2026-2028

New LPG export capacity projects in North America and Middle East

Strong growth potential

North America is expected to see significant growth of up to ~66% in LPG export capacity from 2024 to 2028, if flex capacity is in full LPG service

Terminal flexibility

Energy Transfer's Nederland and Enterprise's Neches River4 - option to switch between LPG and ethane

Canada expanding capacity

AltaGas' Ridley Island Energy Export facility (REEF) to come on stream near year-end 2026

North Field Expansion

Qatar's North Field will primarily produce natural gas, but also increase output of LPG

Sources: Energy Transfer, Enterprise, ONEOK, AltaGas, Argus, BW LPG 1: Assuming flex capacity is in full propane service 2: North America = United States and Canada 3: 2024 LPG export capacity is defined as the total LPG export across all vessel sizes from North America (including US and Canada) and the Middle East 4: Phase 2

Strong and sustained demand growth in Asia

Asian demand absorbs increase in exports from the US and the Middle East, with continued growth expected in the coming years

18 21 22 22 23 2023 2024 2025E 2026E 2027E India LPG imports Million tons

13.7 13.6 14.4 15.4 16.7 2023 2024 2025E 2026E 2027E

South-East Asia LPG imports Million tons

New PDH plants continue to drive China's LPG demand

LPG demand from PDH plants is projected to nearly double by 2035

Reliance on US exports

51% of imports originate from US

Growth in LPG consumption increasingly dependent on imports

The share of LPG consumption imported increased from 40% in 2013 to 64% in 20231

~40% of India's LPG imports are lifted on VLGCs

Reports about India potentially importing energy from the US in the future to diversify its supply sources

Significant growth

Imports from South-East Asia expected to grow 23% from 2024 to 2027

Large volumes from the US

36% of imports originate from US2

VLGC fleet and newbuildings

Modest fleet growth over the next 18 months

VLGC fleet profile and newbuilding market

Sources: BW LPG, Clarksons 1: Total VLGC fleet on water (not including orderbook) 2: Since last quarter 3: Non-ammonia specifications

Performance

Shipping – Performance

Achieved 96% fleet utilisation generating TCE income - Shipping of \$37,900 per available day

  1. TCE rates per day are inclusive of both commercial waiting and technical offhire days (i.e. 100% of calendar days)

  2. TCE rates per day are inclusive of commercial waiting days and exclusive of technical offhire days (i.e. 100% of available days)

  3. TCE rates per day are exclusive of both commercial waiting and technical offhire days

  4. Discharge to discharge basis

Product Services – Performance

Strong realisation of profits offset partially by net change in valuation of open cargo positions

1Gross profit from Product Services represents the net trading results which comprise revenue and cost of LPG cargo, derivative gains and losses, and other trading attributable costs, including depreciation from Product Services' lease-in vessels

2Included within Other expenses, ~\$1.5M effects relating to currency translation of foreign operations which is not part of Net profit

3Unrealised physical shipping is a Non-IFRS measure and refers to the forward value of Time Charter-in contracts based on forward market freight indexes

Financial highlights

Low leverage, strong liquidity, ready for growth opportunities

Key Financials Q4 2024 (USD million) Financial Ratios Q4 2024
Income Statement Earnings Yield2 (annualised) 8% 1. EPS (earnings per share) is computed based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding less treasury shares during the period
Profit after tax \$40 Dividend Yield3
(annualised)
14% 2. Earnings yield: EPS divided by the share price at the end of the period in USD terms
3. Dividend yield: Annualised dividend divided by the share price in USD on 25th Feb
2025
Profit to equity holders \$31 ROE4 (annualised) 9% 4. ROE (return on equity): with respect to a particular financial period, the ratio of the profit
after tax to the average of the shareholders' equity, calculated as the average of the opening
Earnings per share1 \$0.22 ROCE5 (annualised) 7% and closing balance for the financial period as presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
5. ROCE (return on capital employed): with respect to a particular financial period, the ratio of
Dividends per share \$0.42 Net leverage ratio6 33% the operating profit to capital employed defined as the average of the total shareholders'
equity, total borrowings and lease liabilities, calculated as the average of the opening and
closing balance for the financial period as presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
Balance Sheet 6. Net leverage ratio: The sum of total borrowings and lease liabilities minus cash and cash
Total assets \$3,320 equivalents as set out in the consolidated statement of cash flows, divided by the sum of the
total borrowings, total lease liabilities, and shareholders' equity minus cash and cash
equivalents as set out in the consolidated statement of cashflows
Total liabilities \$1,383 7. Operating cash breakeven: Total expected cash costs (excluding capex) divided by available
days, owned fleet or total fleet
Total shareholders' equity \$1,937 8. All-in cash breakeven: Operating cash breakeven including capex (maintenance and
drydock)

Shipping Per Day Statistics (USD/Day)

FY 2024 Daily TCE Income \$47,400
FY 2024 Daily OPEX \$8,300
FY 2025 Operating cash breakeven7
Owned \$19,800
Total fleet \$22,200
FY 2025 All-in cash breakeven8 \$25,600

Financial – Financing structure and repayment profile

Ample liquidity of \$603M with long-dated repayment profile

    1. Cash presented excludes \$48M held in broker margin accounts
    1. Excludes other lease liabilities, capitalised fees, and interest payable, as of 31 Dec 2024

Q&A

CEO Kristian Sørensen

CFO Samantha Xu

Contact us

Investor Relations [email protected]

Ticker (OSE) / Ticker (NYSE) BWLPG / BWLP

LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/bwlpg

Telephone +65 6705 5588

Website https://investor.bwlpg.com

Address

10 Pasir Panjang Road Mapletree Business City #17 -02 Singapore 117438

Appendices

52 VLGCs and 2 LGCs operated by BW LPG as of 13 February 2025 BW LPG 8 Time charter/bareboat in 52% ownership 7 9 Operated

30 BW LPG 100% ownership 8 BW LPG Time charter/bareboat in 7 BW LPG India
52% ownership
9 Operated
Name Year Shipyard Name Year Shipyard Name Year Shipyard Name Year Shipyard Beneficiary
BW Avior 2023 DSME BW Capella 3 2022 DSME BW Pine 2011 Kawasaki S.C. Gas Jupiter 2023 Jiangnan Sinogas Maritime
BW Rigel 2023 DSME BW Polaris 3 2022 DSME BW Lord 2008 DSME Kaede 2023 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Kizoku 1 2019 Mitsubishi H.I. BW Yushi 1 2020 Mitsubishi H.I. BW Tyr 2008 Hyundai H.I. Gas Venus 2021 Jiangnan Sinogas Maritime
BW Messina 2017 DSME Gas Zenith 1 2017 Hyundai H.I. BW Loyalty 1 2008 DSME Gas Gabriela 1 2021 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Mindoro 2017 DSME Oriental King 2017 Hyundai H.I. BW Oak 2008 Hyundai H.I. Reference Point 1 2020 Jiangnan Product Services
BW Malacca 2016 DSME Doraji Gas 2017 Mitsubishi H.I. BW Elm 2007 Hyundai H.I. Clipper Wilma 1 2019 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Magellan 2016 DSME Berge Nantong 2006 Hyundai H.I. BW Birch 2007 Hyundai H.I. BW Tokyo 2009 Mitsubishi H.I. Exmar
BW Frigg 2016 Hyundai H.I. Berge Ningbo 2006 Hyundai H.I. Denver 2 2009 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Freyja 2016 Hyundai H.I. Helsinki 2 2009 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Volans 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Brage 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Tucana 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Var 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Njord 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Balder 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Pampero 2015 Jiangnan
BW Orion 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Chinook 2015 Jiangnan
BW Libra 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Levant 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Breeze 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Sirocoo 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Passat 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Leo 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Gemini 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Carina 1 2015 Hyundai H.I. 22 15 17
BW Mistral 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Monsoon 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Aries 1 2014 Hyundai H.I.
BW Mindoro 2017 DSME Oriental King 2017 Hyundai H.I. BW Oak 2008 Hyundai H.I. Reference Point 1 2020 Jiangnan Product Services
BW Malacca 2016 DSME Doraji Gas 2017 Mitsubishi H.I. BW Elm 2007 Hyundai H.I. Clipper Wilma 1 2019 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Magellan 2016 DSME Berge Nantong 2006 Hyundai H.I. BW Birch 2007 Hyundai H.I. BW Tokyo 2009 Mitsubishi H.I. Exmar
BW Frigg 2016 Hyundai H.I. Berge Ningbo 2006 Hyundai H.I. Denver 2 2009 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Freyja 2016 Hyundai H.I. Helsinki 2 2009 Hyundai H.I. Product Services
BW Volans 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Brage 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Tucana 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Var 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Njord 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Balder 2016 Hyundai H.I.
BW Pampero 2015 Jiangnan
BW Orion 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Chinook 2015 Jiangnan
BW Libra 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Levant 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Breeze 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Sirocoo 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Passat 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Leo 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Gemini 2015 Hyundai H.I. 22 15
BW Carina 1 2015 Hyundai H.I.
BW Mistral 1 2015 Jiangnan
BW Monsoon 1 2015 Jiangnan 17
BW Aries 1 2014 Hyundai H.I.
BW Kyoto 2010 Mitsubishi H.I. Vessels with dual-fuel propulsion technology Vessels retrofitted with scrubber technology Vessels on compliant fuels

  1. Bareboat charter

VLGC charter portfolio overview

Time charter-out coverage for 2025 at 31% at an average rate of \$44,800 per day

Avg. TC out rate Avg. TC in rate Time charter rate (US\$ thousands / day) \$44.8 \$44.2 \$33.1 \$43.0 2025 2026 Yearly \$45.2 \$44.7 \$45.0 \$44.2 \$43.5 \$44.7 \$44.4 \$44.4 \$31.9 \$33.0 \$33.8 \$34.2 \$43.0 1Q 25 2Q 25 3Q 25 4Q 25 1Q 26 2Q 26 3Q 26 4Q 26 Quarterly

Net time charter position
2025 Time charter
% of total Revenue/ Average
Fleet (Cost)
in \$M
day rate
TC out 12% \$86 \$44,800
TC in 12% (\$64) \$33,100
Net - \$22
Remaining TC out 19% \$137 \$44,800
  1. % of fleet ratio is basis: TC out is based on total available days and TC in is based on total calendar days

Fleet safety statistics

Safety and Zero Harm onboard remain our key focus

Total Recordable Case Frequency (TRCF): Work-related fatalities and injuries per one million hours worked

Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF): Work-related fatalities and injuries per one million hours worked that leads to lost work time

Shipping segment charter portfolio 2025-2026

Time Charter Out contract coverage stands at 31% for 2025 (as of 14 February 2025)

Q1 2025E Q2 2025E Q3 2025E Q4 2025E 2025E 2026E
Owned days 3,502 3,596 3,680 3,680 14,458 14,600
Time charter in days 575 499 460 393 1,927 49
Total calendar days 4,077 4,095 4,140 4,073 16,385 14,649
Offhire1 53 115 85 135 387 321
Total available days (Net of offhire) 4,024 3,980 4,055 3,938 15,998 14,328
Spot days (Net of offhire) 2,855 2,716 2,801 2,648 11,021 10,762
Time charter out days (Net of offhire) 1,169 1,264 1,254 1,290 4,977 3,566
% Spot days 71% 68% 69% 67% 69% 75%
% TC days 29% 32% 31% 33% 31% 25%
TCE rates
Spot - - - - - -
Time charter out \$45,200 \$44,700 \$45,000 \$44,200 \$44,800 \$44,200
VLGC TCE rate (Net of offhire) - - - - -

Notes: BW LPG India Charter Portfolio is a subset of the Shipping Segment Charter Portfolio

Pool revenue distributed to participants and the associated days are excluded from the presentation

  1. Offhire is assumed to be 3 days per year per vessel, distributed equally per quarter, during the years the vessel does not have planned dry dockings

BW LPG India charter portfolio 2025-2026

Time Charter Out contract coverage stands at 87% for 2025 (as of 14 February 2025)

Q1 2025E Q2 2025E Q3 2025E Q4 2025E 2025E 2026E
Owned days 657 637 644 644 2,582 2,555
Time charter in days - - - - - -
Total calendar days 657 637 644 644 2,582 2,555
Offhire1 4 4 3 55 66 91
Total available days (Net of offhire) 653 633 641 589 2,516 2,464
Spot days (Net of offhire) 56 90 91 91 328 1,382
Time charter out days (Net of offhire) 597 543 550 498 2,188 1,082
% Spot days 9% 14% 14% 15% 13% 56%
% TC days 91% 86% 86% 85% 87% 44%
TCE rates
Spot - - - - - -
Time charter out \$47,900 \$48,200 \$47,700 \$47,900 \$47,900 \$45,100
VLGC
TCE rate (Net of offhire)
- - - - - -
  1. Offhire is assumed to be 3 days per year per vessel, distributed equally per quarter, during the years the vessel does not have planned dry dockings

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