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EXMAR NV

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 29, 2014

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hALF yEAR REPoRt 2014

notes on the fi nancial statements as per June 30, 2014

1. ConSoLidAtEd KEy FiGuRES (in MiLLion uSd)
iFRS 11 ConSoLidAtion PRoPoRtionAtE
30/06/14 30/06/13 30/06/14 30/06/13
CONSOLIDATED INCOmE STATEmENT
Revenue 71.8 90.8 170.9 227.1
Operating result before depreciations and impairment loss
(EBITDA)
0.4 53.6 80.9 101.6
Depreciations and impairment loss -3.3 -7.7 -22.9 -27.8
Operating result (EBIT) -2.9 45.9 58.0 73.8
Net fi nancial result 10.3 29.2 -5.6 17.2
Share in the result of equity accounted investees 45.0 15.7 0.0 -0.2
Result before tax 52.4 90.8 52.4 90.8
Income tax -0.5 -0.6 -0.5 -0.6
Consolidated result after tax 51.9 90.2 51.9 90.2
of which owners of the Company 51.9 90.2 51.9 90.2
30/06/14 31/12/13 30/06/14 31/12/13
CONSOLIDATED STATEmENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Shareholders' equity 435.8 406.6 435.8 406.6
Vessels (including vessels under construction) 70.2 69.2 816.6 831.0
Net fi nancial debt 197.6 177.2 403.0 422.9
Total assets 843.1 828.0 1,177.3 1,333.8
30/06/14 30/06/13 30/06/14 30/06/13
INFORmATION PER ShARE IN USD PER ShARE
Weighted average number of shares during the period 56,824,868 56,391,640 56,842,868 56,391,640
EBITDA 0.01 0.95 1.42 1.80
EBIT -0.05 0.82 1.02 1.31
Consolidated result after tax 0.91 1.60 0.91 1.60

the Group (using the proportionate consolidation method) had an operating result (Ebit) of uSd 58 million for the first semester 2014, including uSd 25.9 million capital gain on sale of assets (2013: Ebit of uSd 73.8 million, including uSd 52.8 million capital gain on the sale of 50% of ExMAR LPG to teekay LnG Partners). the financial result has been positively influenced by the change in fair value of interest rate derivatives entered to hedge the interest

rate exposure on long-term financing of the fleet, which resulted in an non-cash unrealized profit of uSd 2.8 million (2013: uSd 27.1 million), and by the sale of the shares teekay for an amount of uSd 1.6 million (2013: uSd 4.5 million). the consolidated result after taxation for the first half 2014 amounts to uSd 51.9 million (2013: uSd 90.2 million).

As previously announced, the Company applies the new accounting standards IFRS 10 and IFRS 11 as of 1st January 2014. As a result, the consolidation method applied to joint ventures has changed and the comparative fi gures for 2013 have been restated. All joint ventures in which the company has an interest have now been accounted for using the equity method and the contribution by such joint ventures is now reported in the income statement on one line "Share in the result of equity accounted investees". For information purposes, the Company included the consolidated income statement as if EXMAR would have continued to apply proportionate consolidation for its joint ventures for the fi rst semester 2014. For more details about the impact of the fi rst-time adoption of IFRS 10 and IFRS 11, we also refer to note 3 "Signifi cant accounting policies". The key fi gures used and the comments made in "2. Contribution per division" are all based upon fi nancial information using the proportionate consolidation method.

In addition, EXMAR has applied a new depreciation policy for its LNG fl eet as of 1st January 2014. The economic life for the Group's LNG vessels has been extended from 30 to 35 years. This change has been applied in line with the LNG owners as from January 1st, 2014 and comparative fi gures have not been restated. Depreciation cost (using the proportionate consolidation method) relating to LNG vessels is therefore lower by USD 1.9 million for the fi rst semester of 2014.

2. Contribution per division

LNG

Proportionate Consolidation

The LNG fleet recorded an operational result (EBIT) of USD 18.2 million during the first six months of the year.

CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue
40.1
48.0
Operating result before depreciations
27.2
26.0
(EBITDA)
Operating result (EBIT)
18.2
15.5
Consolidated result after tax
13.6
26.7
Vessels (including vessels under
525.3
531.5
construction)
Financial debt
441.9
478.5
30/06/14 30/06/13

LNG Transport

All LNG's and LNGRV's were in service and have fully contributed during this first semester under their respective time-charters, except for EXCEL who has been idle since mid-December, due to tight product and longer tonnage markets with the increasing number of larger more efficient newbuildings being delivered. Despite such market environment ConocoPhillips confirmed the charter of the vessel for 6 months (+2 months option) starting in April 2014. EXCEL continues to benefit from minimum revenue undertaking

In June LNGRV EXPLORER suffered an engine room fire in the Indian Ocean disabling the propulsion system as a result of which the vessel was required to be towed to Dubai for gasfreeing and repairs. There was no loss of life and no injuries occurred. Repairs will be completed by early September, whereas the financial implications will be minimal, as most of the employment cost and repairs are covered by insurance.

No dry-docks are foreseen on the LNG fleet during the rest of 2014. For the second half of 2014 we expect the vessels to contribute in line with the first semester under their respective charter.

LNG Infrastructure

The surging demand for natural gas and the plentiful amount of natural gas reserves, make that EXMAR can offer its clients turnkey and innovative LNG infrastructure solutions . These solutions enable our clients either to transform natural gas into LNG or regasify LNG, each time in a competitive, fast-track and flexible way.

Floating Liquefaction

Following a build, own, operate contract signed with Pacific Rubiales Energy (PRE) in 2012, the construction of the floating liquefaction unit Caribbean FLNG at Wison Heavy Industry's shipyard in Nantong, China, is progressing as planned.

LNG/RV FLEET: Overview of the contractual commitments

Vessel Type Capac
ity
(m³)
Year
Built
Status Char
ter
expiry
(+ options)
EXEMPLAR LNGRV 151,072 2010 Managed -
EXPEDIENT LNGRV 151,015 2009 Managed -
EXQUISITE LNGRV 151,017 2009 Managed -
EXPRESS LNGRV 151,116 2009 Joint venture May-34 (+5y)
EXPLORER LNGRV 150,981 2008 Joint venture Apr-33 (+5y)
EXCELERATE LNGRV 138,074 2006 Joint venture Oct-26 (+5y, +5y)
EXCELLENCE LNGRV 138,120 2005 Managed -
EXCELSIOR LNGRV 138,060 2005 Joint venture Jan-25 (+5y, +5y)
EXCEL LNG 138,107 2003 Joint venture Oct-14*
EXCALIBUR LNG 138,034 2002 Joint venture Mar-22
LNG LERICI lng 65,000 1998 Managed -
LNG PORTOVENERE LNG 65,000 1997 Managed -
METHANIA LNG 131,235 1978 Managed -

(*) minimum revenue undertaking from third party

The project is on budget and on schedule and the FLNG barge is due to be launched for final outfitting and completion of (pre-) commissioning activities while afloat at the shipyard. Start of operations is scheduled as from the second half of 2015, near the shores of the Colombian Caribbean Coast. After commissioning, the world's first FLNG in operation will liquefy and supply up to 0.5 million tons of LNG per annum under a tolling structure with PRE over a 15 year period.

Project qualification and due diligence were completed successfully, and the project financing is progressing well. Furthermore, EXMAR has established a local entity in Colombia in order to prepare for and support the unit's arrival and start of operations. Obtaining local permits, operator training and planning of terminal operations are proceeding as scheduled. Meanwhile, the LNG carriers to load the produced LNG cargoes have been identified.

Leveraging its first mover advantage in the field of FLNG, EXMAR is also working on several other opportunities worldwide. Following the strategic partnership between EXMAR and EDF Trading (EDFT) in 2013, to jointly develop LNG export opportunities in North America, both parties are continuing to develop and study several potential opportunities.

For its Floating Liquefaction Project in British Columbia, Canada, EXMAR is currently negotiating with the various and potential new stakeholders of BC LNG to develop the first floating unit in Canada. Negotiations are progressing well.

In addition to the floating liquefaction projects described above, EXMAR is also pursuing a variety of other floating liquefaction opportunities that are in different stages of development.

Floating Regasification

EXMAR has been an established owner and operator of LNG regasification vessels since 2005. Based on this experience and given the current number of floating LNG import projects being studied and developed worldwide, EXMAR designed an innovative barge-based floating regasification solution that offers optimal flexibility to its clients.

Building on the conceptual advantages of barge-based FLNG, and in order to meet the quick-to-market requirements of the growing number of LNG import projects, EXMAR and PRE (acting through its affiliate Pacific Midstream Holding Corp.) ordered a 25,000 m³ Floating Storage & Regasification Unit (FSRU) in February 2014. The FSRU is being constructed by Wison Offshore & Marine (Wison) and is expected to be delivered to the 50/50 joint venture by mid-2016.

This unit will be the world's first mid-scale FSRU, suitable to target smaller as well as conventional gas markets as the storage size can be customized to specific project requirements by adding a floating storage unit ("FSU"). This modular approach allows for an easy expansion of the terminal storage capacity, in line with the commercial demand.

The marketing of the FSRU and meetings with prospective clients for long-term contracts are presently ongoing.

EXMAR's flexible barge-based regasification concept will further increase the competitiveness of LNG compared to other types of energy.

SMALL-SCALE LNG shipping & LNG bunkering

As EXMAR aims to grow its business activities by relying on its expertise in developing integrated logistical solutions for the gas industry, EXMAR continues to explore small-scale LNG shipping opportunities as these can provide a solution to the shipping requirements for the numerous LNG Infrastructure projects under development.

Besides small-scale LNG shipping, EXMAR also considers LNG bunkering as a strategic target market for the coming years, as supported by independent studies indicating that the LNG bunkering market has a worldwide potential. Following the strategic partnership with the Antwerp Port Authority, both partners have completed the technical studies and are further mapping commercial demand with the aim to optimally match the delivery of the vessel with the increase of interest in the market.

EXMAR is convinced that it is well positioned to leverage its long-standing LNG experience in the potential markets of small-scale LNG shipping and LNG bunkering.

OFFSHORE

Proportionate Consolidation

30/06/14 30/06/13
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue 50.0 54.3
Operating result before depreciations
(EBITDA)
9.0 6.3
Operating result (EBIT) 5.3 3.2
Consolidated result after tax 5.1 2.7
Offshore units (including units under
construction)
18.7 24.3
Financial debt 10.0 12.0

The Offshore industry remains strong and activity levels are high, both in engineering and design services as well as in the project development area. Our offices in Antwerp, Houston and Paris continue to deliver high added-value services to our customers.

The OPTI-EX ® production semisubmersible has been operating steadily to the satisfaction of LLOG and its partners. Production has reached a monthly average threshold such that EXMAR now regularly receives a production-related fee from LLOG, however, this is subject to the normal production interruptions due to maintenance and LLOG's planned production increases from the addition of new wells. Building on the success of the OPTI-EX ®, LLOG has built the second unit of the series, Delta House, which is expected to be installed in the Gulf of Mexico during the third quarter of 2014. EXMAR has engineered and designed the hull and deck, and has supervised the hull construction in South Korea at Hyundai Heavy Industries Offshore yard. EXMAR has performed to the entire satisfaction of LLOG and has earned incentive payments in that regard. EXMAR's affiliate BEXCO has supplied the mooring ropes for Delta House. LLOG's portfolio is promising and we anticipate that further production units will be required in the future. We are confident that the concept of the OPTI-EX ® and, hence, its recognition by the market, will be further strengthened by the successful deployment and operations of Delta House in the very near future. In addition to LLOG, EXMAR has been engaging with several other US independent operators in the Gulf of Mexico for in-depth discussions on the benefits of the OPTI ® based production facility for the development of their offshore reserves.

The operating result (EBIT) of the first semester of the offshore activities amounted to USD 5.3 million.

The optimized motion performance of the OPTI ® hull design is also being applied for applications other than production. The excellent motion characteristics of the unit are attractive for other offshore segments and EXMAR is currently pursuing several prospects in the fields of drilling and accommodation.

In terms of project development, EXMAR has been actively pursuing opportunities in the Mexican area of the Gulf of Mexico. The country is in the process of reforming the laws ruling the energy market, and looking to allow foreign investors to enter the sector. EXMAR anticipates that this market will present various opportunities in the near-, medium- and long-term and we will continue to build EXMAR's reputation in this highly promising market. Projects in the pipeline include FPSO's, jack-up platforms and other floating assets where EXMAR's expertise can bring value to PEMEX, the country's national oil company. Beyond Mexico, EXMAR continues to follow other project opportunities, essentially in West Africa where our portfolio of accommodation barges is deployed.

NUNCE (Angola), KISSAMA (Cameroun) and OTTO 5 (Nigeria) are fully operational for the whole of 2014 and are operating successfully at the satisfaction of their charterers. KISSAMA will be deployed until December this year and the charterer currently is reviewing several options to continue the contract. In case this charterer chooses not to extend the contract, alternatives are being investigated.

LPG

Proportionate Consolidation

30/06/14 30/06/13
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue 64.8 94.0
Operating result before depreciations
and impairment loss (EBITDA)
45.0 69.0
Operating result (EBIT) 35.4 55.8
Consolidated result after tax 31.0 55.2
Vessels (including vessels under
construction)
272.4 275.2
Financial debt 161.8 177.9

The LPG fleet recorded an operational result (EBIT) of 35.4 million during the first six months of the year 2014, including the gain on the sale of the vessels Temse (USD 4.4 million), Eeklo (USD 8 million) and Fl. Tenacity (USD 10 million) (2013: EBIT of USD 55.8 million, including 100% contribution of the LPG fleet until 12th February 2013 at which time EXMAR finalized the creation of a strategic Joint-Venture, named EXMAR LPG, with Teekay LNG Partners).

EXMAR is a leading participant in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas products. The fleet covers a wide scope of vessel sizes and containment systems (pressurized, semi-refrigerated and fully-refrigerated). It is trading worldwide for first-class customers active in the fertilizer, clean energy fuel and petrochemical industries. Cargo commitments are secured through a balanced mix of spot requirements, Contracts of Affreightment and time charters. All VLGC's and MGC's are owned and operated by EXMAR LPG (Joint-Venture EXMAR/ Teekay LNG Partners L.P.)

VLGC (70,000 – 85,000 m³)

Over the past years, first semesters have typically shown volatility of VLGC spot rates, however over the first half of 2014, the peaks became noticeably higher, with results eventually remaining at historically high levels. The recent freight upturn has mainly been driven by the arbitrage between US and Asian product prices, in combinaton with increased availability of products out of the US Gulf as well as from other western loading areas. These factors played a major influence on volatility in the VLGC markets, due to a surge in generation of ton-miles. Consistent all time high spot levels have supported increased Time-Charter activity for medium-term to even long-term deals. Alongside these trends in the freight market, Sales & Purchases levels also contributed to these peaks with deals for readily available second-hand tonnage being signed at historically high levels. The Newbuilding sector has also followed suit, however at a slower pace compared to the massive order book of last year. The current VLGC order book counts as many as 80 VLGC's with 41 vessels to be delivered within the next 18 months, representing a fleet increase of 25% compared to the fleet capacity base at the end of 2015.

Over the course of the first semester of 2014, EXMAR concluded the sale of Flanders Tenacity (84,270 m³ – built 1996), with the transaction generating a capital gain of USD 10.2 million for EXMAR's share in EXMAR LPG. The announced sale of FLANDERS HARMONY (85,000 m3 – built 1993) did not materialize as expected in the second quarter of 2014, due to a default of the buyer. However the deposit for the sale of the vessel has been released in favour of EXMAR LPG and is reflected in the first semester results. In the meantime, a new buyer has been found for the vessel and she has been delivered to her new owner on 13 August 2014. The capital gain realized from the new sale (USD 9.3 million), will be recorded by EXMAR in the third quarter. BW Tokyo (83,000 m³ – built 2009) that has been under EXMAR's commercial control since May has been also fixed for a time charter with a first-class customer at rewarding terms.

Fleet coverage for the balance of 2014 is 100% of which 60% at fixed rate.

LPG

MIDSIZE (20,000 – 40,000 m³)

The MGC segment backed by a consistently firm VLGC but also LGC market, combined with limited vessel availability, remained firm during the first half of 2014. Whereas Indian LPG movements remain an important cornerstone, a high activity level in Atlantic Ocean and North Sea continues to offer a steady stream of employment opportunities for Midsized LPG Carriers. The order book for fully-refrigerated 24 – 40,000 m³ tonnage currently stands at 23 vessels, which represents about 30% of today's already existing segment's capacity on the water.

Waasmunster (38,000 m³ – built 2014), the first new build of a series of 12 vessels, has been delivered ex yard in April, while both the Eeklo (37,450 m³ – built 1995) and Temse (35,754 m³ – built 1994) have been sold in June and March 2014 respectively, with the transactions resulting into a capital gain of USD 12.5 million. EXMAR's delivery of a second new build within the first half of 2014, Warinsart (38,000 m³ – built 2014),

took place ex-yard in June. Next in line are Waregem and Warisoulx with deliveries from the yard expected early October 2014 and in February 2015 respectively.

During the course of the first semester, EXMAR LPG has been awarded a pair of Time-Charters from Statoil ASA for two 38,000 m³ (Midsize) LPG new builds and for a period of minimum 5 years up to maximum 10 years basis delivery within 2016. The performing vessels for this requirement are part of EXMAR's existing order book at Hanjin Subic Bay. At the same time, EXMAR LPG has been further extended with Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan the Time-Charters of LIBRAMONT (38,455 m³ – built 2006) and SOMBEKE (38,447 m³ – 2006 built) for a period of 10 years each.

Fleet coverage for the balance of 2014 is 91%.

PRESSURIZED (3,500 – 5,000 m³)

The small pressurized markets have remained under pressure for most of the past six months, due to weak petrochemical demand and signs of overcapacity for the markets both East and West of Suez, while at the same time a series of new build vessels are due for entering the market in the coming months. Taking all of these factors in consideration, it might look like this negative trend is set to continue for the small pressurized vessel markets. Fleet utilisation for the balance of 2014 is 65%.

SERVICES & HOLDING

Proportionate Consolidation

30/06/14 30/06/13
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue 24.2 40.0
Operating result before depreciations
(EBITDA)
-0.3 0.2
Operating result (EBIT) -0.9 -0.7
Consolidated result after tax 2.1 5.6
Other property plant and equipment 2.2 4.1
Financial debt
(excluding bank overdrafts)
10.2 10.7

EXMAR Shipmanagement

EXMAR Shipmanagement manages a fleet of 14 LNG vessels, 19 LPG vessels, 5 commercial cruise vessels and 5 offshore units on behalf of EXMAR and third party customers.

The LPG fleet under management will expand in 2015 with 4 VLGC's that are currently under construction on behalf of Avance Gas. The pre-operations activities of EXMAR's Caribbean FLNG, are progressing in line with the project schedule. For EXMAR's FSRU under construction, the preoperations activities have been initiated as well.

Belgibo

Belgibo is an independent insurance broker and risk consultant, specializing in industrial, maritime and logistical risks and claims management.

Revenue, compared to the first semester of 2013, shows a significant increase. This growth confirms expectations and is a result of the positive effects of investments done in the previous years. Growth forecast, based on a healthy portfolio of recurrent clients, the wider service offering (employee benefits, credit insurances), the joint venture CMC-Belgibo and the business partnership with Jardine Lloyd Thompson, actually manifests itself most in a strong revenue growth of the Industry department.

Revenue of other departments (marine, transport, inland navigation) remains at the same level as last year.

The contribution of the Services activities (EXMAR SHIPMANAGEMENT, BELGIBO, TRAVEL PLUS) to the operating result (EBIT) amounts to USD -0.8 million while the operating result of the Holding activities amounted to USD 2.9 million.

Travel Plus

Travel Plus offers a customised service for both private and business travel, for domestic and international clients.

This year, Travel Plus focusses on global automation, for ticketing as well as financial administration. In short, we are looking for solutions that will simplify the activities of the whole organisation and that will improve the service to our clients.

The sales figures and revenue of Travel Plus continue to show an upward trend. However, the number of options to book travel online is booming. This upward trend to us proves that the extra service Travel Plus offers, is what makes businesses requiring customised travel choose for Travel Plus.

Information related to the shares

The EXMAR share is listed on the NYSE Euronext Brussels and is part of the Bel Mid index (Euronext: EXM) since 23 June 2003. EXMAR's capital stands at USD 88,811,667 and is represented by 59,500,000 shares without nominal value.

Shareholders as per 28 August 2014: Evolution of the share price (01/01/2014 –28/08/2014)

BONDS

EXMAR Netherlands BV (a 100% subsidiairy of EXMAR NV) has successfully raised a NOK 700 million unsecured bond in July 2014. The amount has been swapped to USD 114 million at an all-in rate of 5.72%. The proceeds of the bond will be used for the development of new LNG and Off shore infrastructure projects in the coming months.

MLP (Master Limited Partnership)

The Company continues to structure actively a Master Limited Partnership to be listed in the USA before the end of the year.

Condensed consolidated interim fi nancial statements for the period ended 30 June 2014

CondEnSEd ConSoLidAtEd StAtEMEnt oF FinAnCiAL PoSition (in thouSAndS oF uSd)

NOTE 30 JUNE 2014 31 DECEmBER 2013
(restated)*
ASSETS
Non-current assets 626,361 585,097
Vessels (including vessels under construction) 70,184 69,173
Off shore - operational 2,558 4,608
Vessels under construction 67,626 64,565
Other property, plant and equipment 5,149 5,168
Intangible assets 443 526
Investments in equity accounted investees 3 165,622 115,085
Borrowings to equity accounted investees 6 384,638 392,831
Other investments 136 2,104
Derivative fi nancial instruments 9 190 210
Current assets 216,707 242,941
Available-for-sale fi nancial assets 9 9,560 12,774
Trade and other receivables 79,877 74,109
Current tax assets 2,794 2,990
Cash and cash equivalents 7 122,690 149,389
Assets classified as held for sale 1,786 3,679
TOTAL ASSETS 843,069 828,038
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Total equity 435,969 406,928
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 435,780 406,640
Share capital 88,812 88,812
Share premium 209,902 209,902
Reserves 85,131 3,134
Result for the period 51,935 104,792
Non-controlling interest 189 288
Non-current liabilities 329,761 339,259
Borrowings
8
306,213 312,781
Employee benefi ts 4,274 4,400
Provisions 2,393 2,399
Derivative fi nancial instruments
9
16,881 19,679
Current liabilities 77,339 81,851
Borrowings
8
14,084 13,855
Trade and other payables 59,765 62,865
Current tax liability 3,490 5,131

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 843,069 828,038

the notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

*the figures per 31 december 2013 have been restated following the adoption of iFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, see note 3 'significant accounting policies'.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

NOTE 6 mont
hs ended
30 June
2014
6 mont
hs ended
30 June
2013
(restated)*
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue 71,766 90,771
Capital gain on disposal of assets
5
1,366 52,866
Other operating income 2,652 1,891
OPERATING INCOME 75,784 145,528
Goods and services -41,459 -66,097
Personnel expenses -29,702 -23,492
Depreciations and amortisations -2,877 -7,737
Impairment loss -499 -21
Provisions 0 243
Other operating expenses -4,194 -2,521
Capital loss on disposal of assets -1 -12
RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES -2,948 45,891
Interest income 11,587 11,888
Interest expenses -6,427 -10,770
Other finance income 6,902 29,231
Other finance expenses -1,762 -1,203
Net finance costs 10,300 29,146
RESULT BEFORE INCOME TAX AND SHARE IN THE RESULT OF EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES 7,352 75,036
Share in the result of equity accounted investees, net of tax 45,024 15,737
RESULT BEFORE INCOME TAX 52,375 90,773
Income tax expense -429 -623
Result for the period 51,947 90,150
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interest 12 -3
Owners of the Company 51,935 90,153
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 51,947 90,150
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN USD) 0.91 1.60
Diluted
earnings
per
share
(in USD)
0.91 1.59
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 51,947 90,150
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations -219 -378
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to profit and loss 0 178
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges - effective portion (hedge accounting) 132 367
Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets -1,067 -976
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD -1,154 -809

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 50,793 89,341 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Non-controlling interest 6 -5 Owners of the Company 50,787 89,346 Total comprehensive income for the period 50,793 89,341

The notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

*The figures per 30 June 2013 have been restated following the adoption of IFRS 11 Joint Arragements, see note 3 'significant accounting policies'.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

6 mont
hs ended
6 mont
hs ended
NOTE 30 June
2014
30 June
2013
(restated)*
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Result for the period 51,947 90,150
Share of result of equity accounted investees -45,024 -15,737
Depreciations and amortisations 2,877 7,737
Impairment loss 499 21
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments -2,798 -21,935
Net interest income/expenses -5,160 -1,118
Income tax expense 429 623
Net gain on sale of available for sale financial assets -1,550 -4,505
Net gain on sale of assets
5
-1,366 -52,854
Exchange differences 150 -348
Dividend income -379 -1,457
Equity settled share-based payment expenses (option plan) 437 138
Gross cash flow from operating activities 62 715
Decrease/increase of trade and other receivables -7,060 4,521
Increase/decrease of trade and other payables -3,107 6,349
Increase/decrease in provisions and employee benefits 0 -421
CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES -10,105 11,164
Interest paid -6,357 -8,088
Interest received 11,888 11,888
Income taxes paid/received -1,614 -2,514
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES -6,188 12,450
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of intangible assets -164 -150
Acquisition of vessels, vessels under construction and other property, plant and equipment -3,641 -12,725
Proceeds from the sale of intangible assets -23 80
Proceeds from the sale of vessels and other property, plant and equipment 3,250 0
Proceeds from borrowings to equity accounted investees
6
5,145 6,216
New borrowings to equity accounted investees
6
-880 0
Acquisition of available for sale financial assets -2,471 0
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale financial assets 6,649 12,898
Acquisition of / proceeds from the sale of subsidiaries, associates and other investments 0 128,878
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 7,865 135,197
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid -23,637 -29,503
Dividends received (including equity accounted investees) 379 2,457
Payment for settlement of derivatives 0 0
Proceeds from treasury shares 1,565 1,807
Proceeds from new borrowings
8
544 700
Repayment of borrowings
8
-6,882 -8,871
NET CASH (USED IN) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES -28,031 -33,410
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -26,354 114,237
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 149,389 130,798
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents -26,354 114,237
Exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents -345 -219
NET CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 JUNE 122,690 244,816

The notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

*The figures per 30 June, 2013 have been restated following the adoption of IFRS 11 Joint Ventures, see note 3 'significant accounting policies'.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

Share capital Share premium Retained earnings treasury shares
Reserve for
Translation reserve Fair value reserve Hedging reserve payments reserve
Share-based
Total Non-controlling interest Total equity
-- --------------- --------------- ------------------- -------------------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------------- --------------------------------- ------- -------------------------- --------------

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS PER 30 JUNE 2014

1 January 2014 88,812 209,902 161,285 -60,867 -4,331 2,781 -554 9,610 406,640 288 406,928
Comprehensive result for the period
Result for the period 51,935 51,935 12 51,947
Total other comprensive result
for the period
-213 -1,067 132 -1,148 -6 -1,154
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT
FOR THE PERIOD
0 0 51,935 0 -213 -1,067 132 0 50,787 6 50,793
Transactions with owners of the Company
Dividends paid -23,637 -23,637 -106 -23,743
Share-based payments 0 0
Share options exercised -2,634 4,737 -548 1,555 1,555
Share based payments transactions 437 437 437
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS WITH
OWNERS OF THE COMPANY
0 0 -26,271 4,737 0 0 0 -111 -21,645 -106 -21,751
30 June 2014 88,812 209,902 186,949 -56,130 -4,544 1,714 -422 9,499 435,780 188 435,969

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS PER 30 JUNE 2013

1 January 2013 88,812 209,902 136,438 -72,092 -5,829 5,501 -6,707 10,764 366,785 188 366,973
Comprehensive result for the period
Result for the period 90,153 90,153 -3 90,150
Total other comprensive result
for the period
-376 -976 545 -807 -2 -809
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT
FOR THE PERIOD
0 0 90,153 0 -376 -976 545 0 89,346 -5 89,341
Transactions with owners of the Company
Dividends paid -29,503 -29,503 -29,503
Share-based payments 0 0
Share options exercised -3,105 5,604 -689 1,810 1,810
Share based payments transactions 138 138 138
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS WITH
OWNERS OF THE COMPANY
0 0 -32,608 5,604 0 0 0 -551 -27,555 0 -27,555
30 June 2013 88,812 209,902 193,983 -66,488 -6,205 4,525 -6,162 10,213 428,574 183 428,757

The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

1. Reporting entity

EXMAR NV is a company domiciled in Belgium, whose shares are publicly traded (Euronext - EXM). The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of EXMAR NV for the six months ended 30 June 2014 comprise EXMAR NV and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") and the Group's interests in associates and joint arrangements. The Group is active in the industrial shipping business.

2. Basis of preparation

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 31 December 2013, available on the website: www.exmar.be.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 28 August 2014.

The preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies were the same as those applied to the consolidated financial statements as per 31 December 2013.

3. Significant accounting policies

Except as described below, the accounting policies applied in these interim financial statements are the same as those applied in the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2013.

The Group has adopted the following new standards and amendments to standards, including any consequential amendments to other standards, with a date of initial application of 1 January 2014:

  • IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
  • IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements

The nature and the effect of the changes are further explained below. In addition, the Group has applied a new depreciation policy for its LNG fleet, the economic life of the LNG vessels has been extended from 30 to 35 years. This change in accounting estimate is applied prospectively as of 1 January 2014, comparative figures are not restated and the depreciation cost is USD 1.9 million lower during the six months ended 30 June 2014. The impact of this change is reflected in the share in the result of equity accounted investees, net of tax.

There are no other significant changes in the accounting policies.

Joint Arrangements

As a result of IFRS 11, the Group has changed its accounting policy for its interests in joint arrangements. Under IFRS 11, the Group classifies its interests in joint arrangements as joint ventures considering the Group's rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities of the arrangements. When making this assessment, the Group considers the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any separate vehicles, the contractual terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances. Previously, the structure of the arrangement was the sole focus of classification. If the aggregate individual assets and liabilities of a joint venture that was previously proportionately consolidated, result in a negative net asset, a corresponding liability is recognized. This change in accounting policy was accounted for retrospectively and comparative information has been restated.

Summary of quantitative impact

(In thousands of USD)

The Company is required to apply IFRS 11 as from January 1, 2014. This standard requires the Company to consolidate all joint ventures using the equity method instead of the proportionate method as applied in prior years. Under the proportionate method, the Company presented its interest in the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of each joint venture under the respective lines of the primary financial statements. Under the equity method, the net contribution of all assets and liabilities of each joint venture is presented under 'investments in equity accounted investees' and the net contribution in the income and expenses of each joint venture is presented under 'share in the result of equity accounted investees'. The Company conducts a significant part of its business through joint ventures and consequently the adoption of IFRS 11 has a significant impact on the presentation of the consolidated financial statements of the company.

We refer to note 33 'Group entities' of the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2013 for an overview of the Joint Ventures that were previously consolidated using the proportionate method.

The following tables summarise the material impacts resulting from the above changes in accounting policies on the Group's financial position and comprehensive income.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

31 Dece
mber
2013
Effect of changes in accounting policies
As previously reported Joint
Ventures
As restated
Vessels 835,476 -766,303 69,173
Investments in equity accounted investees 4,590 110,495 115,085
Borrowings to equity accounted investees 249 392,582 392,831
Other non-current assets 23,053 -15,045 8,008
Non-current assets 863,368 -278,271 585,097
Cash and cash equivalents 215,877 -66,488 149,389
Other current assets 109,519 -15,967 93,552
Current assets 325,396 -82,455 242,941
Equity 406,928 0 406,928
Non-current borrowings 504,219 -191,438 312,781
Financial instruments 20,234 -555 19,679
Other non-current liabilities 6,799 0 6,799
Non-current liabilities 531,252 -191,993 339,259
Current borrowings 134,518 -120,663 13,855
Other current liabilities 116,066 -48,070 67,996
Current liabilities 250,584 -168,733 81,851

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

For the six months ended 30 June 2013 Effect of changes in accounting policies

As previously reported Joint
Ventures
As restated
Operating income 282,315 -136,787 145,528
Operating expenses -208,485 108,848 -99,637
Result from operating activities 73,830 -27,939 45,891
Finance income including change in fair value of financial instruments 35,139 5,980 41,119
Finance cost including change in fair value of financial instruments -17,994 6,021 -11,973
Share of profit or equity-accounted investees, net of tax -156 15,893 15,737
Income tax expense -669 46 -623
Result for the period 90,150 0 90,150
Other comprehensive result for the period -809 0 -809
Total comprehensive result for the period 89,341 0 89,341

Reconciliation financial information operating segments

(In thousands of USD)

The financial information of each operating segment is reviewed by management using the previously applied proportionate consolidation method. The below tables reconcile the 30 June 2014 financial information as reported in the condensed consolidated statement of

financial position & income statement (using the equity consolidation method as required under IFRS 11) and as disclosed in note 4 'Segment reporting' (using the proportionate consolidation method).

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

30 June
2014
Effect of changes in accounting policies
Proportionate
consolidation
Joint
Ventures
Equity
Consolidation
Vessels 816,591 -746,407 70,184
Investments in equity accounted investees 6,633 158,989 165,622
Borrowings to equity accounted investees 8 384,630 384,638
Other non-current assets 20,375 -14,457 5,918
Non-current assets 843,607 -217,246 626,361
Cash and cash equivalents 220,841 -98,151 122,690
Other current assets 112,947 -18,930 94,017
Current assets 333,788 -117,083 216,707
Equity 435,969 0 435,969
Non-current borrowings 483,919 -177,706 306,213
Financial instruments 17,304 -423 16,881
Other non-current liabilities 6,667 0 6,667
Non-current liabilities 507,890 -178,128 329,761
Current borrowings 139,942 -125,858 14,084
Other current liabilities 93,593 -30,338 63,256
Current liabilities 233,535 -156,196 77,339

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (IN THOUSANDS OF USD)

for
the six
mont
hs ended
30 June
2014
Effect of changes in accounting policies
Proportionate
consolidation
Joint
Ventures
Equity
Consolidation
Operating income 199,946 -124,162 75,784
Operating expenses -141,928 63,196 -78,732
Result from operating activities 58,018 -60,966 -2,948
Finance income including change in fair value of financial instruments 7,557 10,932 18,489
Finance cost including change in fair value of financial instruments -13,191 5,002 -8,189
Share of profit or equity-accounted investees, net of tax 26 44,998 45,024
Income tax expense -463 34 -429
Result for the period 51,947 0 51,947
Other comprehensive result for the period -1,154 -1,154
Total comprehensive result for the period 50,793 0 50,793

4. OPERATING SEGMENTS (in thousands of USD)

The company continues to manage its operations based on internal management reports applying the proportionate consolidation method. The reconciliation of the segment reporting to the condensed consolidated statement of financial position and the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is presented in note 3.

LPG LNG OFFSHORE SERVICES ELIMI
NATIONS
TOTAL
INCOME STATEMENT - SEGMENT REPORTING 30 JUNE 2014
Revenue third party 64,204 40,072 49,485 17,174 170,935
Revenue intra-segment 609 495 7,007 -8,111 0
Total revenue 64,813 40,072 49,980 24,181 -8,111 170,935
Capital gain on sale of assets 25,819 0 0 47 25,866
Other operating income 1,466 0 1,253 436 -11 3,144
OPERATING INCOME 92,098 40,072 51,233 24,664 -8,122 199,945
Operating result before depreciation, impairment and
amortisation charges (EBITDA)
44,977 27,115 8,951 769 0 81,812
Depreciations and amortisations -9,615 -8,879 -3,105 -839 -22,438
Impairment loss 0 1 -500 0 -499
OPERATING RESULT (EBIT) 35,362 18,237 5,346 -70 0 58,875
Interest income/expenses (net) -5,913 -5,709 -221 -159 -12,002
Other finance income/expenses (net) 1,619 1,129 -153 23 2,618
Share in the result of equity accounted investees 319 -293 26
Income tax expense -21 -10 -163 -265 -459
SEGMENT RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 31,047 13,647 5,128 -764 0 49,059
Unallocated overhead expenses and finance result 2,888
Result
for
the period
51,947
Non-controlling interest 12
Attributable to owners of the company: 51,935

INCOME STATEMENT - SEGMENT REPORTING 30 JUNE 2013

Revenue third party 93,354 48,002 53,589 32,155 227,101
Revenue intra-segment 657 729 7,846 -9,231 0
Total revenue 94,011 48,002 54,318 40,001 -9,231 227,101
Capital gain on sale of assets 53,672 106 53,778
Other operating income 1,350 -457 207 312 1,412
OPERATING INCOME 149,033 47,545 54,525 40,419 -9,231 282,291
Operating result before depreciation, impairment
and amortisation charges (EBITDA)
69,042 25,998 6,298 1,641 0 102,979
Depreciations and amortisations -13,236 -10,449 -3,083 -936 -27,704
Impairment loss -21 -21
OPERATING RESULT (EBIT) 55,801 15,553 3,203 676 0 75,233
Interest income/expenses (net) -5,612 -10,883 -261 -122 -16,878
Other finance income/expenses (net) 5,036 22,061 15 -33 27,079
Share in the result of equity accounted investees -177 21 -156
Income tax expense -59 -10 -107 -489 -665
SEGMENT RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 55,166 26,721 2,673 53 0 84,613
Unallocated overhead expenses and finance result 5,537
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 90,150
Non-controlling interest -3
Attributable to owners of the company: 90,153

5. Capital gain on the disposal of assets (in thousands of USD)

30 June
2014
30 June
2013
CAPITAL GAIN ON THE DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
Profit on the sale of EXMAR LPG Bvba (1) 0 52,760
Profit on the sale of our building in Luxembourg 1,319 0
Other 47 106
Total 1,366 52,866

(1) In February 2013 EXMAR NV and Teekay LNG PARTNERS L.P. have entered into a 50/50 LPG joint-venture. This transaction generated a profit of USD 52.8 million for EXMAR NV (net cash-in effect of USD 128.9 million).

6. BORROWINGS TO EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES (in thousands of USD)

LPG LNG Offshore Services Total Borrowings to equity accounted investees AS PER 31 DECEMBER 2013 104,271 307,446 242 0 411,959 New loans and borrowings 891 231 -242 880 Repayments -5,145 -5,145 Change in allocated negative net assets -821 -3,081 -3,902 Exit from consolidation scope 0 Conversion differences 0 AS PER 30 JUNE 2014 104,341 299,451 0 0 403,792 MORE THAN 1 YEAR 104,341 280,297 0 0 384,638 LESS THAN 1 YEAR 0 19,154 0 0 19,154

The activities and assets of certain of our joint ventures are financed by shareholder borrowings made by the company to the representative joint ventures. The current portion of such borrowings is presented as other receivables. The main borrowings to equity accounted investees relate to the borrowings granted to the LPG joint venture with Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and the activities of the LNG joint ventures with Excelerate Energy L.P. (Express, Explorer and Excelerate).

7. Cash and cash equivalents (in thousands of USD)

30 June
2014
31 DECEMBER 2013
Cas
h and
cas
h equivalents
Bank 53,859 87,483
Cash in hand 170 189
Short-term deposits (1) 68,662 61,717
Total 122,690 149,389
Net cash and cash equivalents 122,690 149,389

(1) Includes reserved cash related to credit facilities and financial instrument agreements for an amount of KUSD 20,783 (KUSD 14,716 as per 31 December 2013) plus a non-refundable deposit for the construction of a FSLU for an amount of KUSD 46,809 (KUSD 47,001 as per 31 December 2013).

8. INTEREST-BEARING BORROWINGS (in thousands of USD)

LPG LNG* Offshore Services Total
BORROWINGS
AS PER 31 DECEMBER 2013 0 326,570 0 66 326,636
New loans and borrowings 0 500 44 544
Repayments 0 -6,864 0 -18 -6,882
Exit from consolidation scope 0 0
Conversion differences 0 -1 -1
AS PER 30 JUNE 2014 0 320,206 0 91 320,297
More than 1 year 0 306,149 0 64 306,213
Less than 1 year 0 14,057 0 27 14,084

*These interest bearing borrowins represent the bank loans with respect to the financing of the LNG vessels Explorer, Express and Excelerate.

9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (in thousands of USD)

Financial instruments include a broad range of financial assets and liabilities. They include both primary financial instruments such as cash, receivables, debt and shares in another entity and derivative financial instruments. They are measured either at fair value or at amortized cost.

Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled between knowledgeable, willing parties in an at arm's length transaction. All derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value in the statement of financial position.

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are presented by class in the table below. The Group aggregates its financial instruments into classes based on their nature and characteristics.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
30 June
2014
Equity securities - available for sale 9,560 9,560
Interest rate swaps used for hedging 190 190
Total financial assets carried at fair value 9,560 190 0 9,750
Interest rate swaps used for hedging 16,881 16,881
Total financial liabilities carried at fair value 0 16,881 0 16,881
31 DECEMBER 2013
Equity securities - available for sale 12,774 12,774
Interest rate swaps used for hedging 210 210
Total financial assets carried at fair value 12,774 210 0 12,984
Interest rate swaps used for hedging 19,679 19,679

Financial instruments other than those listed above are all measured at amortized cost.

For its financial instruments, the Group has applied in its condensed consolidated interim financial statements the same accounting classification and basis for determining fair values as those applied in the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2013. Therefore, we refer to the Annual Report 2013, disclosure note 28 'Financial risks and financial instruments'.

Total financial liabilities carried at fair value 0 19,679 0 19,679

The long-term vision that is typical of EXMAR's activities is accompanied by long-term financing and therefore also exposure to underlying rates of interest. EXMAR actively manages this exposure by means of various instruments to cover rising interest rates for a significant part of its debt portfolio.

10. Contingencies and guarantees

There were no significant changes in contingencies as disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2013.

The borrowings held directly by certain of our joint ventures are guaranteed by a mortgage on the vessels of those joint ventures. In addition, the obligations owed by the different joint ventures under such borrowings are guaranteed by the Group and the respective joint venture partners.

11. Risks and uncertainties

There were no significant changes in risks and uncertainties compared to the risks and uncertainties as described in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013.

12. Subsequent events

On 13th of August, Exmar Shipping BVBA has sold the VLGC Flanders Harmony. The estimated gain on this sale amounts to 9.3 mio USD.

In July, Exmar successfully closed a NOK 700 million (equivalent to 114 mio USD) senior unsecured bond, expiry date July '2017. All interests and principal payments have been swapped into USD at an all in fixed interest rate of 5.72%.

On 18th of August, the bank facility for the financing of the vessel Excel has been fully repaid. The repayment was done by means of a shareholders loan granted with the proceeds from the NOK Bond.

On August 7, 2014, Excelsior BVBA and Solaia Shipping LLC agreed with Nordea Bank Norge ASA on the main terms and conditions to incur a five year 175.0 mio USD on senior secured credit facility. The net proceeds shall be used to refinance all existing indebtedness currently held by Excelsior BVBA and Solaia Shipping LLC and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

STATEMENT ON THE TRUE AND FAIR VIEW OF THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE FAIR OVERVIEW OF THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

The board of directors, represented by Nicolas Saverys and Patrick De Brabandere, and the executive committee, represented by Nicolas Saverys and Miguel de Potter, hereby confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months period ended 30 June 2014, which has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position

and profit or loss of the company and the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole, and that the interim management report includes a fair overview of the important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and of the major transactions with the related parties, and their impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year.

STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EXMAR NV ON THE REVIEW OF THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS AT JUNE 30, 2014 AND FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD THEN ENDED

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of Exmar NV as at June 30, 2014, the condensed consolidated income statement and statement of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six month period then ended, and notes to the interim financial information ("the condensed consolidated interim financial information"). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than

an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2014 and for the six month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union.

Kontich, 28 August 2014

KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren Statutory auditor represented by

Filip De Bock Bedrijfsrevisor

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Board of Directors

Baron Philippe Bodson – Chairman Nicolas Saverys – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Ludwig Criel Patrick De Brabandere Howard Gutman Jens Ismar Guy Verhofstadt Baron Philippe Vlerick Pauline Saverys Ariane Saverys

Executive Committee

Nicolas Saverys – Chief Executive Officer Patrick De Brabandere – Chief Operating Officer Miguel de Potter – Chief Financial Officer Pierre Dincq – Managing Director Shipping David Lim – Managing Director Offshore Didier Ryelandt – Executive Vice President Offshore Paul Young – Chief Marketing Officer Marc Nuytemans – CEO EXMAR Shipmanagement Bart Lavent – Managing Director LNG Infrastructure

Auditor

KPMG – auditors Represented by Mr. Filip De Bock.

EXMAR NV

De Gerlachekaai 20 2000 Antwerp Tel.: +32(0)3 247 56 11 Fax: +32(0)3 247 56 01

Business registration number: 0860 409 202 RPR Antwerp Website: www.exmar.be E-mail: [email protected]

Contact

  • • All EXMAR press releases can be consulted on the website: www.exmar.be
  • • Questions can be asked by telephone at +32(0)3 247 56 11 or by e-mail to [email protected], for the attention of Patrick De Brabandere (COO), Miguel de Potter (CFO) or Karel Stes (Secretary).
  • • In case you wish to receive our annual or halfyear report please mail: [email protected]

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