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Pareto Securities' 29th annual Energy Conference
Gram Car Carriers ASA
15 September 2022


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I Unique investment opportunity in leading PCTC tonnage provider
II Highly attractive market fundamentals with upcycle unfolding
III Ideally positioned to capture a strong market with 30%/58% open days in 2023/24, sold out in 2022
IV Steadily improving earnings with fleet rolling over on new contracts with further upside potential
V Returning minimum 50% of EPS to shareholders through quarterly dividends in line with policy






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Fleet age of approx. 10 years vs. world fleet average of approx. 14 years


1) 1,000 CEU 2) 3,500 CEU 3) 5,000 CEU 4) 7,000 CEU 5) Four vessels and four Newbuilding's under commercially management on behalf of third-party clients 9
A total of USD 191 million has been added to backlog since 30 June 2022

expected well ahead of expiry of existing contracts
Enhanced earnings visibility with operators entering longer contracts
0%/30%/58% open revenue day for 2022/23/24
USD 269 million Backlog 30 June 2022
Compliant with the SASB marine transportation standard (2018) and the Norwegian ship owners' association ESG reporting guidelines




Current market TC rates per day1 (one year)
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Inventory levels in Europe are currently at 2.8 million units, compared to around 4.5 million cars prior to the coronavirus pandemic.



• IEA expects global EV sales to reach 50% of total car sales by 2030
Source: Clarksons, IEA commentary 30 January 2022 (Incl BEV and PHEV), HKTDC (EV share)

Car carrier fleet should continue to see negative growth with a natural phase out tonnage nearing end of life

Upcoming delivers will not meet replacement need Ageing fleet implies potential for increased scrapping

Note: Replacement need estimated basis 750 vessels with an average economic lifetime of 28 years




Number of vessels coming open for re-chartering is getting shorter as operators fix longer to cover contracts. Total around 40 vessels coming open in 2023.






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Previously CFO in Hafnia Tankers Aps in Copenhagen following 18 years with Nordea Bank as SVP and Head of Europe, Asia & Middle East of Nordea Bank's Shipping, Offshore and Oil Service. CEO of Gram Car Carriers from 2018.

Previously at Hoegh Autoliners from 1996 where he held various positions, including two periods in Japan in charge of Commercial Operations in East Asia. Joined Gram Car Carriers in 2013.

Previously CFO and MD at Dolphin Drilling (Singapore). GM of Gram Car Carriers (Singapore) 2009-11 and served as a Director of the Company from 2012 to 2020. Started his professional career with KPMG and qualified as a State Authorised Public Accountant from Norway

Previously at Pareto Securities (Corporate Finance) in Singapore and Tufton Oceanic (Asset Backed Investments) in London. Joined Gram Car Carriers in 2011.
Previously served as CEO and CFO of Höegh Autoliners, and CFO of D/S Norden. He has previously held board positions as chairperson of Havyard Ship Technology; board member of the Norwegian Shipowner's Mutual War Risk Insurance Association (DNK), and director of Euro Marine Logistics NV.

Mr. Schües is the principal and CEO of F. Laeisz GmbH. He has long experience as Designated President of BIMCO, Vice Chairman of UK P&I Club and Member of the Presidential Committee of German Shipowners Association.
Mrs. Rødsæther has since 2002 been a partner in the law firm Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS and has extensive experience in banking and finance, contract law as well as shipping and offshore. She has previous experience from Wikborg, Rein & Co. and Andersen Legal ANS.

Mr Gram has since 2020 been CEO of ProCorp AS, a boutique SME focused investment bank. Mr Gram has a long and varied experience from capital markets and investments. Previously he worked as MD of Gram Shipping AS, and he was Partner - Corporate Finance at Pareto Securities.
Former executive Chairman of Abbot Group Plc, an oil services company which he founded in 1992. Currently Chairman of Motor Fuel Group, Well-Safe Solutions Ltd. and First Property Group Plc.

Dr. Bornheim is Managing Director of Peter Döhle Schiffahrts KG. In the past she was inhouse councel for Deutsche Shell AG and MobilOil AG. Gaby is President of the German Shipowners Association.

Mrs. Clivia Breuel (née Bunnemann) is a Partner of AL Capital Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a diversified shipowning group and parent company of AL Maritime Holding. She has long experience in both shipping and banking and holds a Master degree in Business Studies from the EBS Business School Oestrich-Winkel. She is Chairwoman of the Board of the PBS Foundation and member of the board of trustee of another foundation.

Mr. Nicolaus Bunnemann is the Managing Partner of AL Capital Holding GmbH & Co. KG; a diversified family owned shipowning group. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Atlantic Lloyd GmbH & Co. KG, the Group's operating arm in Hamburg, Germany. Mr Bunnemann is a member of the board of the German Shipowners' Defence Association as well as board member of a number of maritime investment companies and holds a Masters Degree in Shipping, Trade and Finance.



| Shareholders1 | No. shares | Shareholding | |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Laeisz GmbH |
7,252,255 | 25.25% | |
| Al Maritime Holding Pte. Ltd. |
2,079,695 | 7.24% | |
| Glenrinnes Farms Limited |
1,938,782 | 6.75% | |
| HM Gram Investments III Limited/ HM Gram Enterprises Limited/ HMG AS |
1,790,496 | 6.23% | |
| J. Lauritzen A/S | 1,635,377 | 5.69% | |
| Car Carrier Partners L.P. | 1,220,901 | 4.25% | |
| About 550 shareholders | AS Clipper | 817,688 | 2.85% |
| • • Including several international industrial and financial investors |
Verdipapirfondet DNB SMB |
796,477 | 2.77% |
| BNP Paribas Securities Services | 795,182 | 2.77% | |
| with deep industry knowledge | BNP Paribas Securities Services | 710,122 | 2.47% |
| • Over 50% free float |
Universal Sea Carriers Ltd | 599,012 | 2.09% |
| Larsson Shipping AB | 564,991 | 1.97% | |
| Surfside Holding AS | 500,000 | 1.74% | |
| Hamilton Carriers Ltd | 499,638 | 1.74% | |
| Hesnes Investment AS |
414,136 | 1.44% | |
| Galaxy Carriers Corporation | 399,012 | 1.39% | |
| Svenska Handelsbanken AB | 382,199 | 1.33% | |
| Spesialfondet KLP Alfa Global Energy |
368,732 | 1.28% | |
| Verdipapirfondet Storebrand Norge | 314,013 | 1.09% | |
| BNP Paribas Securities Services | 250,000 | 0.87% | |
| Top 20 shareholders | 23,328,708 | 81.21% | |
| Total | 28,721,804 | 100.00% |

Chinese giga factories supplying the world with electric vehicles


Substantial share of EV to be produced in China increased exports / ton-mile demand





| Open revenue | Open revenue | Revenue | Average cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| days3 2023 | days3 2024 | backlog3 | break-even2 |
| 2,670/41% | 4,572/69% | USD 269m | USD 15,000 |
| (Q1'22: 3,940/60%) | (Q1'22: 5,316/81%) | (Q1'22: 176m) | (Q1'22: 14,600) |

1) On cash flow basis, revenue as per income statement is on straight-line basis in accordance with IFRS
2) Current break-even includes vessel running expenses, insurance and overheads based on 2022 budget. Covid-19 provision (USD ~250 per day per vessel) and apex not included. Debt servicing based on 3m US LIBOR implied forward rates as per 30 June 2022 and next 12 months' debt amortisation schedule.
3) As per 30 June 2022, assuming mid-point charter party redelivery date

| In USD thousands1 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | H1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 27,740 | 23,534 | 51,274 |
| EBITDA | 16,165 | 12,691 | 28,856 |
| EBIT | 9,294 | 5,906 | 15,201 |
| Profit for the period | 5,348 | 2,081 | 7,429 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 19,162 | 8,955 | 28,115 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 26,496 | 22,948 | 26,496 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 325,988 | 333,005 | 325,988 |
| Equity ratio | 40% | 39% | 40% |

| USD thousands | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | H1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenues | 27,740 | 23,534 | 51,274 |
| Vessel operating expenses | (9,505) | (9,358) | (18,863) |
| Administrative expenses | (2,070) | (1,485) | (3,555) |
| EBITDA | 16,165 | 12,691 | 28,856 |
| Depreciation | (6,871) | (6,784) | (13,655) |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 9,295 | 5,906 | 15,201 |
| Financial income | 313 | 92 | 405 |
| Financial expenses | (4,259) | (3,918) | (8,178) |
| Profit for before tax (EBT) | 5,348 | 2,081 | 7,429 |
| Income tax expense | - | - | - |
| Profit for the period | 5,348 | 2,081 | 7,429 |
| Earnings per share | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Dividend per share | 0.093 | 0.036 | 0.129 |
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | 5,348 | 2,081 | 7,429 |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
56 | (8) | 48 |
| Total comprehensive income | 5,404 | 2,073 | 7,477 |
| USD thousands | 30 Jun 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | 562,161 | 562,058 |
| Non-current assets | 529,886 | 532,747 |
| Vessels and other tangible assets | 378,385 | 369,590 |
| Right-of-use assets | 151,171 | 162,997 |
| Other non-current assets | 330 | 159 |
| Current assets | 32,276 | 29,312 |
| Fuel and lubrication oil | 1,903 | 2,161 |
| Trade and other receivables | 1,592 | 1,408 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 26,496 | 22,948 |
| Other current assets | 2,285 | 2,794 |
| Equity and liabilities | 562,161 | 562,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | 222,463 | 217,785 |
| Non-current liabilities | 284,784 | 283,196 |
| Interest-bearing debt (non-current) | 197,417 | 193,839 |
| Lease liabilities (non-current) | 87,367 | 89,357 |
| Current liabilities | 54,915 | 61,078 |
| Interest-bearing debt (current) | 29,200 | 24,200 |
| Lease liabilities (current) | 12,004 | 25,610 |
| Trade and other payables | 9,558 | 9,094 |
| Deferred income | 4,153 | 2,174 |
| In USD thousands | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | H1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/ (loss) for the period | 5,348 | 2,081 | 7,429 |
| Financial (income)/ expenses | 4,077 | 3,826 | 7,903 |
| Depreciation | 6,871 | 6,784 | 13,655 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 16,296 | 12,691 | 28,987 |
| Changes in working capital: | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 671 | (423) | 248 |
| Fuel and lubrication oil | (598) | 432 | (166) |
| Other current assets | 509 | (2,282) | (1,773) |
| Other non-current assets | (171) | 1,000 | 829 |
| Trade and other payables | 476 | (1,507) | (1,034) |
| Deferred income | 1,979 | (955) | 1,024 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 19,162 | 8,955 | 28,115 |
| Investment in vessels and other tangible fixed assets | (3,449) | (63,570) | (67,019) |
| Investment in right-of-use assets | (390) | (2,326) | (2.716) |
| Cash flow from investing activities | (3,839) | (65,896) | (69,735) |
| Dividend paid | (1,057) | - | (1,057) |
| Proceeds from issue of shares | 331 | 108,314 | 108,645 |
| Proceeds from issue of debt | 14,361 | 217,885 | 232,246 |
| Proceeds from sale-lease-back financing | - | 70,000 | 70,000 |
| Repayment of debt | (6,154) | (326,656) | (332,810) |
| Repayment of lease liability | (15,597) | (2,412) | (18,009) |
| Interest paid on interest-bearing debt | (2,183) | (1,712) | (3,895) |
| Interest paid on lease liabilities | (1,476) | (1,460) | (2,936) |
| Other financial items | - | (27) | (27) |
| Cash flow from financing activities | (11,775) | 63,930 | 52,156 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 3,548 | 6,988 | 10,536 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 22,948 | 15,960 | 15,960 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 26,496 | 22,948 | 26,496 |


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