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Belships — Investor Presentation 2020
Feb 21, 2020
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COMPANY PRESENTATION Q4 2019
FEBRUARY 2020
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Investment highlights


Agenda

| Highlights – Q4 2019 |
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| Company introduction | 6 |
| Market update | 15 |
| Strategy | 19 |
Highlights – Q4 2019

Continued spot performance and growth Key figures
- Operating income of USD 40.4 million (Q4 2018: USD 29.2m)
- EBITDA of USD 7.4m (USD 5.9m)
- Net result of USD 2.1m (USD 1.2m, excl. purchase bargain gain)
- Net TCE earnings per ship of USD 11 992 per day versus BSI index of USD 10 226 net per day
- 70% of total ship days in Q1 2020 have been booked at USD 9 625 net per day
- Average cash breakeven per vessel about USD 9 500 per day for next 12 months
- Ship-for-shares acquisition of 2017-built 63 000 dwt Ultramax for delivery in Q2 2020
- Bareboat agreement with purchase options for 64 000 dwt Ultramax for delivery 2H 2020
- BELEAST delivered to its charterer in December for the agreed bareboat and subsequent sale
- Agreement for bareboat charter and subsequent sale of PACIFIC LIGHT
- Modern fleet with an average age of 5 years including newbuildings
- Initiated carbon footprint fleet study
USD 2.1m
| Q4 2019 |
FY 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average TCE | Average TCE | ||
| USD 11 992/day | USD 11 201/day | ||
| BSI index USD 10 266/day net | BSI index USD 9 451/day net | ||
| EBITDA | EBITDA | ||
| USD 7.4m | USD 32.2m | ||
| Net result | Net result |
USD 5.1m
Integrated owner and operator of geared dry bulk vessels


Creating the best in-class listed dry bulk company


Recent transactions

- 2020 Ultramax Bareboat - In October, Belships agreed a 7-year bareboat charter for a 61 000 dwt Ultramax bulk carrier newbuilding from Shin Kurushima, Japan. The estimated cash breakeven for the Vessel upon delivery is about USD 11 000 per day including operational expenses. The vessel was delivered in February 2020 and named BELAJA. Belships paid a sum of USD 3m prior to delivery. The agreement comes with purchase options below current market values and can be exercised after the fourth year until the end of the charter.
- 2020 Ultramax Bareboat - In December, Belships announced it had entered into agreement for a 10-year bareboat charter of a 64 000 dwt Ultramax bulk carrier newbuilding. The vessel will be delivered by Imabari Shipyard during second half of 2020. Estimated cash breakeven for the vessel upon delivery is about USD 10 750 per day including operational expenses. Belships will pay a sum of USD 3m upon signing contract, expected to occur during March 2020. The agreement comes with purchase options below current market values and can be exercised after the fourth year until the end of the charter.
- 2017 Ultramax ship-for-shares (NOK 7.15 per share) - In December, acquisition was announced for a modern secondhand Ultramax bulk carrier from Japanese Owners for a price of USD 24.5m. The 63 000 dwt vessel was built in 2017 by Imabari Shipyard. Delivery is expected during the second quarter of 2020. The payment for the vessel will be settled by issuing new shares equivalent to 50 per cent of the purchase price at a subscription price of NOK 7.15 per share, and the remaining in cash upon delivery. Utilising Accordion Tranche basis 60% financing, the transaction will have a positive cash effect of about USD 2.45 million.
- PACIFIC LIGHT bareboat and subsequent sale - Belships has entered into an agreement with Marti Shipping & Ship Management of Turkey for a bareboat charter and subsequent sale of PACIFIC LIGHT. The 50 000 dwt bulk carrier was built in 2007, and is currently the oldest ship in Belships' fleet. Belships will realize a gain of approximately USD 2.4m upon delivery in March or April 2020. The Charterer has an obligation to purchase the vessel within 24 months and the net cash flow during the period will be approximately USD 1.8m after repayment of outstanding loans.
Pushing the growth agenda – net cash invested USD 2.7m
Cash effect recent transactions (USDm)

Purchase options provide flexibility and reduce risk

Overview of vessel purchase options 2020 – 2031
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Modern fleet of 24 vessels with average age of ~5 years

| Vessel | Built | DWT | Yard | Ownership | |
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| x a m Ultra 6 x 1 |
BELMAR (NEWBUILD) |
2021 | 64,000 | Japan | BB-in1 |
| BELFAST (NEWBUILD) |
2020 | 64,000 | Japan | BB-in2 | |
| BELAJA (NEWBUILD) |
2020 | 61,000 | Shin Kurushima |
BB-in3 | |
| BELMOIRA (NEWBUILD) |
2020 | 61,000 | Shin Kurushima | BB-in3 | |
| BELFUJI (NEWBUILD) | 2020 | 63,000 | Imabari | TC-in4 | |
| BELRAY (NEWBUILD) |
2019 | 61,000 | Shin Kurushima | BB-in5 | |
| BELNIPPON | 2018 | 63,000 | Imabari | TC-in6 | |
| BELHAVEN (TBD) | 2017 | 63,000 | Japan | Owned7 | |
| BELISLAND | 2016 | 61,000 | Imabari | BB-in8 | |
| BELFOREST | 2015 | 61,000 | Imabari | BB-in9 | |
| BELINDA | 2016 | 63,000 | Hantong | Owned | |
| BELMONT | 2016 | 63,000 | Hantong | Owned | |
| BELATLANTIC | 2016 | 63,000 | Hantong | Owned | |
| SOFIE VICTORY |
2016 | 63,000 | New Times | Owned | |
| BELPAREIL | 2015 | 63,000 | Hantong | Owned | |
| BELSOUTH | 2015 | 63,000 | Hantong | Owned |
Ultramax vessels Supramax vessels
| Vessel | Built | DWT | Yard | Ownership | |
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BELOCEAN | 2011 | 58,000 | Dayang | Owned |
| BELNOR | 2010 | 58,000 | Dayang | Owned | |
| BELSTAR | 2009 | 58,000 | Dayang | Owned | |
| BELCARGO | 2008 | 58,000 | Tsuneishi | Owned | |
| BELFRI | 2007 | 55,000 | Kawasaki | Owned | |
| BELORIENT | 2008 | 50,000 | PT Pal | Owned | |
| BELFORT | 2008 | 50,000 | PT Pal | Owned | |
| PACIFIC LIGHT1 | 2007 | 50,000 | PT Pal | Owned |
1) To enter into two year bareboat charter during March or April 2020. The vessel will be sold to the charterers as part the agreement.
1) On Delivery 2H 2021 ten years bareboat charter with purchase options after fourth year.
2) Delivery 2H 2020 ten years bareboat charter with purchase options after fourth year.
3) Delivery Q1 2020 for seven years bareboat charter with purchase options after fourth year.
4) Delivery Q1 2020 for eight years time charter with purchase options after fourth year.
5) Delivered in October 2019 seven years bareboat with purchase options after fourth year.
6) Eight years time charter with purchase options after fourth year.
7) Delivery Q2 2020.
8) Fifteen years bareboat charter with purchase options after fifth year.
9) Twelve years bareboat charter with purchase options after third year.
There are no purchase obligations on any of the lease agreements. | Company introduction |
Ultramax segment – superior risk/reward

Comparison last 10 years

Ultramax: BSI58 plus 10% premium. BSI58 is BSI52 plus \$293 per day prior to 2015 Kamsarmax: BPI82 2018-2019, BPI74 plus \$1 300 day prior to 2018 Capesize: BCI 5TC 2014-2019, BCI 4TC prior to 2014
Source: Baltic Exchange, Belships
| Company introduction |
19% outperformance of the BSI index in 2019

Belships TCE vs BSI 58 (net USD per day)

2020 guidance – low cash break even and cost base


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Market update

- 2019 - The year of trade wars and iron ore supply disruption, both set to normalise this year
- CORONA - Dramatic start to 2020 driven by negative economic impacts stemming from Corona virus, shutdowns and extended Chinese New Year
- IMO 2020 - Fuel price differences between 3.5 and 0.5 per cent sulphur content peaked at USD 300 per mt in December
- ORDERBOOK/SUPPLY - Historically low orderbook and fleet growth to decrease sharply from 2H 2020
- STIMULUS - Leading indicators are pointing to continued economic growth, low interest rates and energy prices. Continued credit growth and economic stimulus in Chinese economy
- REBOUND - Near-term outlook much depends on when China resumes normal activity, which may lead to positive effect from pent-up demand on top of normal volume normalisation
- CONTANGO - Forward rates for remaining days in 2020 have already started to move
Belships' Cargo mix


Cargo per category - 2019
Diverse cargo base reduces risk Strong and stable volume growth
Supramax/Ultramax shipments – agricultural and minerals
Low orderbook – lowest fleet growth since 2001-2003


Markets started to improve in February


2020 FFA rates Supramax ~USD 10.000/day Ultramax ~USD 11,300/day
2020 HFO vs VLSFO spread ~USD 197 per mt
Strategy


Our main offices


Belships ASA
Oslo +47 22 52 76 00 [email protected]
Lighthouse Navigation
Bangkok +66 2 654 3100 [email protected]
Belships Management
Singapore +65 6507 3939 [email protected]