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EXMAR NV

Quarterly Report Aug 29, 2013

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half year report 2013

Key figures as per 30 June 2013

1. Consolidated key figures

30/06/13 30/06/12
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (IN MILLION USD)
Revenue 227.1 228.8
Operating result before depreciations and impairment loss (EBITDA) 101.6 91.3
Depreciations and impairment loss -27.8 -38.8
Operating result (EBIT) 73.8 52.5
Net financial result 17.2 -16.7
Share in the result of equity accounted investees -0.2 -0.3
Result before tax 90.8 35.5
Income tax -0.6 -1.9
Consolidated result after tax 90.2 33.6
of which owners of the Company 90.2 33.6
CONSOLIDATED balance
sheet
(IN MILLION USD)
Shareholders' equity 428.6 344.5
Vessels (including vessels under construction) 831.0 1,026.6
Net financial debt 340.4 673.5
Total assets 1,333.8 1,401.9

INFORMATION PER SHARE (IN USD PER SHARE)

Weighted average number of shares during the period 56,391,640 56,167,358
EBITDA 1.80 1.63
EBIT 1.31 0.93
Consolidated result after tax 1.60 0.60

The Group had an operating result (EBIT) of USD 73.8 million for the first semester 2013 (USD 52.5 million for the first semester 2012), including 52.8 USD 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 27.1 million (2012: USD -1.0 million), and by USD -0.1 million unrealized exchange loss (2012: USD -0.3 million) by the sale of the shares Teekay and Telenet for an amount of USD 4.5 million. The consolidated result after taxation for the first half 2013 amounts to USD 90.2 million (2012: USD 33.6 million).

(1) The decrease of the LPG contribution is due to the 50/50 joint-venture closed between EXMAR NV and TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. in February 2013.

LNGRV/LNG fleet

30/06/13 30/06/12
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue 48.0 46.5
Operating result before depre
ciations (EBITDA)
26.0 26.8
Operating result (EBIT) 15.5 16.2
Consolidated result after tax 26.7 3.6
Vessels (including vessels under
construction)
531.5 538.1
Financial debt 478.5 503.6

LNG Transport - LNGRV

EXMAR has over 40 years of experience in the transportation of LNG with delivery either as a liquid or in natural gas form. Back in 2003, EXMAR was the first company to order and build a LNG Regasification Vessel (LNGRV), a vessel fitted to discharge high pressure natural gas directly into a shoreside pipeline system, and subsequently developed Ship-to-Ship transfer technology.

The EXCEL was redelivered from its current charterer on 25th July and a further employment was secured at a rewarding rate until her forthcoming dry-docking scheduled for the end of September. Discussions are ongoing for further employment. On 21st of August, EXMAR and MOL (50/50 partners in the EXCEL) finalised the refinancing of the EXCEL and agreed to exit the current lease structure of the vessel. Both MOL and EXMAR will remain 50/50 shareholders of the EXCEL.

All other LNG's and LNGRV's in which EXMAR has an ownership stake are in service and have fully contributed during this first half under their respective time-charters.

The LNG fleet recorded an operational result (EBIT) of USD 15.5 million during the first six months of the year.

LNG Infrastructure

Surging demand for natural gas and the plentiful amount of reserves of this cleanest fossil fuel, emphasize the need for innovative floating solutions that can bring Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the marketplace in a fast-track, cost-effective, flexible and reliable manner. After having successfully pioneered in this field with the introduction of LNG Regasification Vessels (LNGRV) in 2005 and Ship-to-Ship transfer technology in 2006, EXMAR is currently developing what will be the world's first Floating Liquefaction Unit. These developments highlight EXMAR's ambition to continuously innovate the LNG value chain and develop tailor-made LNG infrastructure solutions to serve our global clients.

Floating Liquefaction

The world's first floating liquefaction unit is currently under construction for EXMAR's client Pacific Rubiales Energy (TSX: PRE; BVC: PREC; BOVESPA: PREB). In 2012, EXMAR and PRE signed an agreement for the development, construction and operation of the world's first Floating LNG Liquefaction, Regasification and Storage Unit (FLRSU).

LNG/RV FLEET: Overview of the contractual commitments

Vessel Type Capacit
y
(m³)
Year
Built
Status Charter
expir
y
(+ 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 Sep-13*
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 till 10/2023 (+ 5y option)

The Agreement calls for EXMAR to build, operate, lease and maintain a FLRSU to be located on the Colombian Caribbean coast and grants PRE exclusive guaranteed rights to supply and liquefy up to 0.5 million tonnes of LNG per annum over a 15 year period under a tolling structure. Keel laying of the FLRSU took place on the 1st of July 2013 and the construction of the FLRSU is on schedule and within budget. The FLRSU is scheduled to be on site and operational as from the first quarter 2015. EXMAR's subsidiary EXMAR Shipmanagement will manage the operations and maintenance of the unit.

Building on the experience that EXMAR gained in its floating liquefaction project in Colombia, EXMAR and EDF Trading (EDFT) have teamed up in February 2013 to jointly look for small-scale LNG export opportunities in North America. EDFT is a leading player in the global gas and LNG wholesale markets. EXMAR and EDFT envision to deploy a similar barge-mounted natural gas liquefaction concept similar to that developed by EXMAR, Wison (as turn-key EPCIC contractor) and Black & Veatch (as key subcontractor for the liquefaction technology) for the Colombian project. The aim would be to bring mobile, self-contained liquefaction units to LNG import terminals in North America using existing pipeline, tank and jetty infrastructure for LNG exports. This innovative concept will ensure that a reliable, cost-efficient and fast solution catered to individual project requirements is provided.

In addition to the floating liquefaction projects with PRE and EDFT, EXMAR is also pursuing a variety of other floating liquefaction projects that are in different development stages. EXMAR is namely perfectly positioned to work together with its clients on the development of floating liquefaction projects as a fully integrated service provider.

Floating Regasification

Apart from its upstream floating liquefaction projects, EXMAR has already been an established owner and operator of downstream floating regasification units since 2005, in cooperation with EXMAR's long term customer and partner Excelerate Energy. EXMAR specialises in providing turn-key and tailor-made LNG Infrastructure solutions offering our clients optimal cost-efficiency. This results in a wide variety of concepts, including for example: (i) small-scale to up to 270,000 m³ of storage; (ii) a wide variety of regasification technologies and capacities; (iii) non-propelled vs. propelled concepts; (iv) different mooring configurations; (v) operational and design requirements for hurricanes and typhoons.

LNG bunkering

The worldwide shipping industry is undergoing significant changes because of the more stringent regulations regarding emissions, in place as from 2015. Shipowners therefore have to re-evaluate their fuel type. It is clear that LNG has a very large potential as fuel for the shipping industry. The abundance of natural gas reserves and the fact that it is the cleanest fossil fuel are very important reasons for that promising market potential. To facilitate shipowners in being able to fuel their ships with LNG, EXMAR is committed to developing LNG bunkering solutions that perfectly match shipowners' demands. By leveraging our highly valued transport, storage, handling and transfer experience, EXMAR is actively pursuing LNG bunkering projects together with port authorities and other clients that match the future market environment.

Small-scale LNG shipping

As EXMAR continuously strives to grow its business activities, small-scale LNG transport is a strategic niche market that will benefit from our longstanding experience in developing logistical solutions for the gas industry.

OFFSHORE

30/06/13 30/06/12
54.3 38.2
6.3 26.8
3.2 23.8
2.7 22.5
24.3 30.0
12.0 14.0

EXMAR has been active in the offshore industry since the eighties, providing floating equipment to the offshore oil and gas industry.

With the support of strong engineering and commercial teams in Antwerp, Houston and Paris, EXMAR has been able to deliver assets and services to its first class customers.

The OPTI-EX® semisubmersible has increased production since the start of the year, reaching approximately 35,000 boepd (barrels of oil equivalent per day). LLOG is continuing its active drilling program to increase production on their Who Dat Field which will represent another "step-up" in production on OPTI-EX® by the end of 2013 or early 2014. The OPTI® -11000 hull design that has been developed for LLOG's Delta House Field in the Gulf of Mexico is being constructed at HHI Offshore in Korea. EXMAR Offshore Company (Houston) was awarded the engineering and construction supervision contract for the Delta House hull. Keel Laying for the hull occurred on 15 July 2013 and production remains on schedule at HHI Offshore.

The accommodation barges NUNCE (Angola), KISSAMA (Gabon) and OTTO 5 (Nigeria) are operating successfully for their charterers.

The market for accommodation facilities has improved over the past year, with fixtures at higher rates, for longer periods and further in the future. KISSAMA has been fixed at rewarding level to Perenco in Cameroun for a period of

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

3.2 million, as per 30/06/2012 USD 23.8 million including a capital gain of USD 23.9 million on the final settelemnt of the sale of the OPTI-EX® .

12 months with added options in direct continuation of the current contract in Gabon that will end in December this year.

The FSO (floating storage and offloading unit) LUXEMBOURG has completed its contract with Sonangol mid-August 2013 following three two-month extensions to the original eight months contract that commenced in June 2012. The contract has been performed successfully.

Engineering, design and project management services continue to be at high levels of activity, in line with the continued strong activity in Exploration and Production.

On the wave of expanding deepwater exploration activities supported by strong energy price projections, EXMAR Offshore continues to promote the OPTI ® concept with various customers in several markets. In addition the production projects, a new initiative based on the OPTI ® design has commenced for drilling. Building on its Offshore projection experience, technical and operations capabilities in general, the business development team is also actively working on tender processes, either alone or in partnership with highly reputable third parties for production on mono-hulls (FPSO) and jack-up platforms where EXMAR's expertise in providing innovative and customized solutions can add value above normal industry expectations.

LPG

30/06/13 30/06/12
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue 94.0 110.0
Operating result before depre
ciations and impairment
loss (EBITDA)
69.0 36.7
Operating result (EBIT) 55.8 12.5
Consolidated result after tax 55.2 6.7
Vessels (including vessels
under construction)
275.2 458.5
Financial debt 177.9 311.4

The LPG fleet recorded an operational result (EBIT) of USD 55.8 million during the first six months of the year. The result includes 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 (ticker: TGP). This transaction records a book profit of USD 52.8 million. The sale of the DONAU (30,400 m3 – built 1985) for recycling in the second quarter contributed USD 0.9 million to the operating result.

EXMAR is a leading participant in the transportation of liquefied gas products. The fleet covers a wide scope of vessel sizes and containment systems (pressurised, semi-refrigerated and fully-refrigerated). It is trading worldwide for first-class customers active in the fertilizer, clean energy fuel and petro chemical industries. Cargo commitments are secured through a balanced mix of spot requirements, Contracts of Affreightment and time charters.

VLGC (70,000 – 85,000 m³)

VLGC spot rates demonstrated substantial volatility over the beginning of the year subject to the swings in Middle East Gulf exports. Owners have enjoyed rewarding rates for the second quarter of 2013. This is partly due to the fact that we see additional exports from the US whereby owners benefit from longer haul voyages and a limited number of available vessels West of Suez. However,

EXMAR's strong coverage in the second quarter limited the benefits from the higher rates. Substantial activity took place on the New Building front increasing up the current VLGC order book to 36 units.

Fleet coverage for the balance of 2013 is 75%.

MIDSIZE (20,000 – 40,000 m³)

The MGC segments enjoyed stable earnings. 25,000

The overall utilization of the fleet has been positively impacted both by a strong demand in the North Sea and high utilization rates in other segments of the LPG shipping market. 15,000 17,500 20,000

The weakest product segment remains Ammonia, mainly because of weak US and Asian demand. Fleet coverage for the balance of 2013 is 85%. 10000

In February 2013, EXMAR successfully completed and financed the LPG Joint Venture (EXMAR LPG) with Teekay 8500 9000

LNG Partners L.P in the Midsize and VLGC segments combined with a new order of 8 Midsize Gas Carriers (MGC's). The EXMAR LPG joint venture controls 21 owned Midsize Gas Carriers (MGC), out of which 10 (including the 2 additional LPG Carriers as announced on 31st July 2013) are currently under construction at Hyundai Mipo and Hanjin Heavy Industries Corporation. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Midsize 2013 2012

These vessels will be delivered as from February 2014 onwards.

In April 2013, the LPG/C DONAU (30,400 m3 - built 1985) was successfully delivered to cash buyers and recycled in Alang (India).

9500 10000 20,000 22,500 PRESSURIZED (3,500 – 5,000 m³)

6500 7000 7500 8000 8500 9000 15,000 17,500 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec In both European and Far East trading ranges Time Charter rates remained similar to 2012. Rates in the West have slightly declined in the beginning of the year mainly due to overcapacity. EXMAR's entire pressurized fleet has been extended on Time Charter with existing charterers at

Midsize 2012 similar levels in the East and with a small reduction in the West as the year before. None are therefore trading on the spot market.

5000 cbm (2012) 3500 cbm (2013) Fleet coverage for the balance of 2013 is 100%.

MIDSIZE NEWBUILDING PROGRAM

In addition to the 4 ships in Hyundai Mipo shipyard, Exmar has ordered 6 more 38,000 m³ LPG carriers which will be built in Hanjin Subic Bay shipyard. These newbuildings will be delivered sequentially with regular intervals of about 4 months, starting from the third quarter of 2015 until the second quarter of 2017.

The design of these newbuildings will be almost identical to the previously announced 38,000 m³ LPG newbuilding program in Hyundai Mipo shipyard, thus aimed at low fuel consumption and flexibility in fuel selection in order to stay ahead of environmental legislation. Furthermore, the continuity in design and equipment selection, will result in reliable and safe crew operations and yield training as well as maintenance and spare part benefits.

Construction in Hyundai Mipo is in full swing with steel blocks for the first 2 ships currently being manufactured. Exmar has an experienced team on site in Korea to monitor and control the quality of this construction work. The picture below illustrates the progress of steel block construction of the first vessel.

SERVICES and HOLDING

30/06/2013 30/06/2012
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
(in million
USD)
Revenue 40.0 40.5
Operating result before depreciations
(EBITDA)
0.2 1.0
Operating result (EBIT) -0.7 0.0
Consolidated result after tax 5.6 0.8
Other property plant and equipment 4.1 5.7
Financial debt (excluding bank overdrafts) 10.7 7.1

EXMAR Shipmanagement

EXMAR Shipmanagement manages a diversified fleet portfolio including 13 LNG vessels, 19 LPG vessels, 5 commercial cruise vessels, 3 accommodation barges, 1 FPSO and 1 FRSU on behalf of EXMAR and third party customers.

At the end of the year, a new LNGRV will join the fleet which will be continuously stationed alongside in Guanabara Bay (Rio), Brazil. In addition, the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team of EXMAR Shipmanagement manages the preoperations activities of EXMAR's FLRSU that will be located in front of the Columbian Coast and currently provides full O&M services during the offshore commissioning of FSRU Toscana on location off Livorno. EXMAR Shipmanagement is often solicited by its existing and potential new customers in projects recognizing it's best-in-class expertise in LNG Regas and Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations. It recently has been awarded a study for a new build project by an oil and gas major. Other similar projects are in the pipeline. As per July 2013 no less than 461 STS operations, mainly with and on behalf of Excelerate Energy, transferring 49 million cbm LNG, have successfully been performed which underlines EXMAR Shipmanagement world leadership in this field. Exmar Shipmanagement is currently the second largest third party LNG manager.

Belgibo

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

Revenues dropped sharply in the first semester 2013 due to:

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 29 August 2013

The contribution of the Services activities (EXMAR SHIPMANAGEMENT, BELGIBO, TRAVEL PLUS) to the operating result (EBIT) amounts to USD 0.7 million while the operating result of the Holding activities amounted to USD -1.4 million.

  • Totally dried up Credit Insurance market in Charterer's Default Covers
  • Severe cut of insurance rates for additional War Premiums paid for voyages in war zones due to increased safety on board of ships with armed guards.

For 2014 and beyond BELGIBO expects an important revenue increase due to a reciprocity deal with one of the 10 largest brokers in the world that will be finalized by the end of September. BELGIBO also plans to conclude the acquisition of a specialized short-term Credit Insurance broker which would be a perfect match with the existing portfolio.

Travel Plus

Travel Plus provides a customized service to both domestic and international clients for business as well as private travel. The upward spiral of Travel Plus continues and ticket sales continue to increase. This favourable development is, among others, the result of the introduction of several innovative services that anticipate new customer needs. For instance, Travel Plus successfully launched an online booking tool. This tool enables companies to create business trips in line with their corporate policy. In the long run, they will also be able to view statistics. Meanwhile, the number of booked holidays remains the same as last year. Nevertheless, an increasing number of people are booking their holiday via the internet (and travel agencies are losing market share). Travel Plus tries to counteract this trend with an extra service for customers who want to book a tailor-made trip.

Condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2013

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands of USD)

6 months ended 6 months ended Note 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Revenue 227,101 228,806 Capital gain on disposal of assets 5 53,778 31,615 Other operating income 1,436 2,517 OPERATING INCOME 282,315 262,938 Goods and services -154,415 -147,962 Personnel expenses -23,533 -22,171 Depreciations and amortisations -27,757 -37,372 Impairment loss -21 -1,382 Provisions 243 322 Other operating expenses -2,990 -1,822 Capital loss on disposal of assets -12 -11 RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 73,830 52,539 Interest income 419 512 Interest expenses -16,385 -18,773 Other finance income 34,720 8,372 Other finance expenses -1,609 -6,827 RESULT BEFORE INCOME TAX AND SHARE IN THE RESULT OF EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES 90,975 35,823 Share in the result of equity accounted investees -156 -314 RESULT BEFORE INCOME TAX 90,819 35,509 Income tax expense -669 -1,858 RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 90,150 33,651 Attributable to: Non-controlling interest -3 10 Owners of the Company 90,153 33,641 RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 90,150 33,651 BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN USD) 1.60 0.60 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN USD) 1.59 0.60 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 90,150 33,651 Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations -378 -581 Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to profit and loss 178 313 Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges - hedge accounting 367 -22 Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets -976 5,226 TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE RESULT FOR THE PERIOD -809 4,936 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 89,341 38,587 Total comprehensive result attributable to: Non-controlling interest -5 6 Owners of the Company 89,346 38,581 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 89,341 38,587

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands of USD)

Note 30 June 2013 31 december 2012
ASSETS
Non-current assets 857,884 1,042,302
Vessels (including vessels under construction) 830,993 1,013,537
LPG
- operational
6 257,341 445,484
LNG
- operational
6 474,418 486,779
Offshore - operational 6 24,345 27,134
Vessels under construction 6 74,889 54,140
Other property, plant and equipment 9,604 9,640
Intangible assets 2,471 2,584
Investment property 12,669 13,049
Investments in equity accounted investees 1,775 1,946
Other investments 208 1,546
Other receivables 164 0
Current assets 475,888 328,032
Available-for-sale financial assets 19,220 26,992
Trade and other receivables 116,124 116,371
Current tax assets 1,884 1,280
Cash and cash equivalents 8 338,660 183,389
TOTAL ASSETS 1,333,772 1,370,334
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Total equity 428,757 366,973
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 428,574 366,785
Share capital 88,812 88,812
Share premium 209,902 209,902
Reserves 39,707 13,478
Result for the period 90,153 54,593
Non-controlling interest 183 188
Non-current liabilities 637,673 691,997
Borrowings 7 565,930 578,134
Employee benefits 4,638 4,818
Provisions 2,645 2,860
Derivative financial instruments 9 64,460 106,185
Current liabilities 267,342 311,364
Borrowings 7 113,142 199,294
Trade and other payables 133,666 109,082
Derivative financial instruments 9 18,889 0
Current tax liability 1,645 2,988
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,333,772 1,370,334

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands of USD)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Result for the period
90,150
33,651
Share of result of equity accounted investees
156
314
Depreciations and amortisations
27,757
37,372
Impairment loss
21
1,382
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments
-27,552
184
Net interest income/expenses
15,618
18,261
Income tax expense
670
1,858
Net gain on sale of available for sale financial assets
-4,493
0
Net gain on sale of assets
5
-53,766
-31,605
Dividend income
-1,457
-1,425
Equity settled share-based payment expenses (option plan)
138
308
GROSS CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
47,242
60,300
Decrease/increase of trade and other receivables
-9,045
-17,655
Increase/decrease of trade and other payables
30,515
974
Increase/decrease in provisions and employee benefits
-422
-536
CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
68,290
43,083
Interest paid
-16,211
-19,898
Interest received
417
540
Income taxes paid/received
-2,532
-1,405
Net
cas
h from
operating
activities
49,964
22,320
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of intangible assets
-150
-50
Acquisition of vessels, vessels under construction and other property,
-26,950
-63,181
plant and equipment
Proceeds from the sale of intangible assets
80
4
Proceeds from the sale of vessels and other property, plant and equipment
5
2,730
279,610
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale financial assets
12,898
5,367
Acquisition of / proceeds from the sale of subsidiaries, associates
129,996
119
and other investments
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
118,604
221,869
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid
-29,503
-37,110
Dividends received
1,457
1,425
Payments for setlement of derivatives
5
0
-15,789
Proceeds from treasury shares
1,807
0
Proceeds from new borrowings
114,400
1,161
Repayment of borrowings
-100,119
-160,672
Net
cas
h (used
in) from
financing
activities
-11,958
-210,985
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
156,610
33,204
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
183,389
128,953
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents
156,610
33,204
Exit from consolidation scope
-1.118
0
Exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents
-221
-575
Note 6 months ended
30 June 2013
6 months ended
30 June 2012
NET CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 JUNE 338,660 161,582

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 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
Share based payments
-3,105 5,604 -689 1,810 1,810
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

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS PER 30 JUNE 2012

1 January 2012 88,812 209,902 118,955 -72,234 -7,125 1,673 -7,388 10,080 342,674 149 342,823
Comprehensive result
for the period
Result for the period 33,641 33,641 10 33,651
Total other comprensive result
for the period
-577 5,226 291 4,940 -4 4,936
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD
0 0 33,641 0 -577 5,226 291 0 38,581 6 38,587
Transactions with owners of
the Company
Dividends paid
Share-based payments
-37,110 308 -37,110
308
-37,110
308
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS WITH
OWNERS OF THE COMPANY
0 0 -37,110 0 0 0 0 308 -36,802 0 -36,802
30 June 2012 88,812 209,902 115,486 -72,234 -7,702 6,899 -7,097 10,388 344,453 155 344,608

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 2013 comprise EXMAR NV and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") and the Group's interests in associates and jointly controlled entities. 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 2012, available on the website: www.exmar.be.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 29 August 2013.

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 2012.

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 2012. The following changes in accounting policies are also expected to be reflected in the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ending 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 2013:

  • Presentation of items of other comprehensive income (amendments to IAS 1)
  • IFRS 13 Fair Value measurements
  • IAS 19 Employee Benefits (2011)

These new standards and amendments to standards have no material impact on the condensed interim financial statements, and do only have an impact on the disclosure requirements.

4. Segment information

(In thousands of USD)

SEGMENT REPORTING 30 JUNE 2013 LPG LNG Offshore Services Elimina
tions
Total
INCOME STATEMENT
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 loss and amortisation
69,042 25,998 6,298 1,641 0 102,979
Depreciations and amortisations
Impairment loss
-13,236 -10,449 -3,083 -936
-21
-27,704
-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

SEGMENT REPORTING 30 JUNE 2012

INCOME STATEMENT
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Revenue third party 109,847 46,475 38,034 34,450 228,806
Revenue intra-segment 152 1 156 6,004 -6,313 0
Total revenue 109,999 46,476 38,190 40,454 -6,313 228,806
Capital gain on sale of assets 7,716 23,897 2 31,615
Other operating income 1,750 219 60 488 2,517
OPERATING INCOME 119,465 46,695 62,147 40,944 -6,313 262,938
Operating result before depreciation,
impairment loss and amortisation
36,663 26,806 26,840 2,736 0 93,045
Depreciations and amortisations -22,777 -10,568 -3,032 -941 -37,318
Impairment loss -1,382 -1,382
OPERATING RESULT (EBIT) 12,504 16,238 23,808 1,795 0 54,345
Interest income/expenses (net) -7,011 -11,343 -844 -143 -19,341
Other finance income/expenses (net) 1,223 -1,318 311 -10 206
Share in the result of equity accounted investees -322 8 -314
Income tax expense -11 -13 -502 -1,150 -1,676
SEGMENT RESULT FOR THE PERIOD 6,705 3,564 22,451 500 0 33,220
Unallocated overhead expenses and finance result 431
RESULT FOR THE PERIOD
Non-controlling interest
Attributable to owners of the Company
33,651
10
33,641

5. Capital gain on the disposal of assets

(In thousands of USD)

30 June 2013 30 June 2012
CAPITAL GAIN ON THE DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
Profit on the sale of Exmar LPG
Bvba (1)
52,760 0
Profit on the sale of LPG
carrier DONAU
912 0
Profit on the sale of OPTI
-EX offshore unit
0 23,897
Profit on the sale of LPG
carrier CHACONIA
0 7,716
Other 106 2
Total 53,778 31,615

(1) In february 2013 EXMAR NV and TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. have closed their 50/50 LPG joint-venture.

This transaction has generated a profit of USD 52.8 million for EXMAR NV (net cash-in effect of USD 66.5 million).

6. Vessels

(In thousands of USD)

LPG LNG Offshore Total
VESSELS (INCLUDING VESSELS UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
Vessels - net book value as per 31 December 2012 445,484 486,779 27,134 959,397
Additions 0
Disposals (1) -1,834 -1,834
Depreciations -10,682 -12,361 -2,789 -25,832
Change in consolidation scope (2) -175,627 -175,627
Vessels - net book value as per 30 June 2013 257,341 474,418 24,345 756,104
Vessels under construction 17,842 57,047 0 74,889
Total vessels (including vessels under construction) 275,183 531,465 24,345 830,993
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS - VESSELS
As per 31 December 2012 190,466 259,018 0 449,484
As per 30 June 2013 (3) 168,066 250,687 0 418,753

(1) The disposals relate to the sale of the LPG vessel DONAU for recycling in April 2013, for which a profit on sale of KUSD 912 was realised.

(2) The change in consolidation scope is due to the 50/50 joint-venture closed between EXMAR NV and TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P. (3) In March 2012 EXMAR ordered newbuild LPG vessels. As per June 2013 the capital commitment amounts to KUSD 168,066 for which the final payment is expected by the end of 2014. The capital commitment for the LNG segment relates to the construction of a Floating LNG Liquefaction, Regasification and Storage Unit to be finalised in 2015. In july 2013 Exmar ordered 2 more Newbuild LPG vessels. This commitment is not shown in above table but amounts to 43.614 KUSD.

7. Interest-bearing borrowings

(In thousands of USD) LPG LNG Offshore Services Total
BORROWINGS
As per 31 December 2012 264,165 494,889 13,000 5,374 777,428
New loans and borrowings 107,500 1,014 5,886 114,400
Repayments -85,857 -12,769 -1,000 -493 -100,119
Exit from consolidation scope (1) -107,921 -107,921
Conversion differences -4,674 -42 -4,716
As per 30 June 2013 177,887 478,460 12,000 10,725 679,072

(1) The exit from consolidation scope is due to the 50/50 joint-venture closed between EXMAR NV and TEEKAY LNG PARTNERS L.P.

8. Cash and cash equivalents

(In thousands of USD)

Net cash and cash equivalents 338,660 183,389
Total 338,660 183,389
Short-term deposits (1) 170,410 122,417
Cash in hand 11 167
Bank 168,239 60,805
30 June 2013 31 December 2012

(1) Includes reserved cash related to credit facilities and financial instrument agreements for an amount of KUSD 95,548 (KUSD 118,385 as per 31 December 2012).

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
2013
Equity securities - available for sale
Total financial assets carried at fair value
19,220
19,220
0 0 19,220
19,220
Interest rate swaps used for hedging
Total financial liabilities carried at fair value
0 83,349
83,349
0 83,349
83,349

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, 2012. Therefore, we refer to the Annual Report 2012, disclosure note 7 'Financial risk management' - 7.5 'Accounting classification and fair values'.

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

There were no significant changes in contingencies as disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2012.

11. Risks and uncertainties

There were no significant changes in risks and uncertainties compared to the risks and uncertainties as described in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012.

12. Subsequent events

EXMAR LPG, a joint-venture between EXMAR NV and Teekay LNG Partners L.P., has lifted on 21st of July the option for two additional 38,000 cbm LPG Carriers (Midsize Gas Carriers) to be built at Hanijn Heavy Industries' Subic Bay shipyard. The two vessels will be delivered during 2017.

On 21st of August, EXMAR and MOL (50/50 partners in the EXCEL) finalized the refinancing of the EXCEL and agreed to exit the current lease structure of the vessel. Both MOL and EXMAR will remain 50/50 shareholders of the EXCEL.

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 2013, 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, 2013 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, 2013, the condensed consolidated statements 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, 2013 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, August 29, 2013

KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren Statutory auditor represented by

Filip De Bock Bedrijfsrevisor

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Board of Directors

Mr Baron Philippe Bodson – Chairman Mr Nicolas Saverys – Chief Executive Officer Mr Ludwig Criel Mr Patrick De Brabandere Mr François Gillet Mr Jens Ismar Ms Ariane Saverys Ms Pauline Saverys Mr Guy Verhofstadt Mr Baron Philippe Vlerick

Executive Committee

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

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 Mr Patrick De Brabandere (COO), Mr Miguel de Potter (CFO) or Mr Karel Stes (Secretary).
  • • In case you wish to receive our annual or halfyear report please mail: [email protected]

The Dutch version of this half year report must be considered to be the official version.

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