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Gram Car Carriers ASA

Investor Presentation Feb 9, 2023

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Q4 2022 presentation

Gram Car Carriers ASA

9 February 2023

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This Company Presentation is subject to Norwegian law, and any dispute arising in respect of this Company Presentation is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Norwegian courts with Oslo District Court as first venue.

Key events

  • Board of Directors proposes dividend of USD 0.169 per share for Q4 2022
  • Fourth consecutive quarter with increased distribution, totalling USD 11.9 million for FY 2022
  • Successfully listed on Oslo Børs' main market on 15 December
  • Q4 2022 revenue of USD 38.3 million and EBIT of USD 16.0 million
  • Q4 2022 average TCE revenue: Panamax USD 26,590; Mid-size USD 25,900 and Distribution fleet USD 13,680
  • Total revenue backlog of USD 856 million at 31 December, up 52% from end of Q3 2022
  • Successfully capturing a historically strong market with 10%/31%/34% open days in 2023/24/25
  • Favourable market outlook with continued high charter rates and long contract durations

Market fundamentals remain strong

Strong demand drivers combined with capped supply side caters for favourable market outlook

Key figures

USD 38.3 million (Q3'22: USD 31.5 million)

USD 23.0 million (Q3'22: USD 18.8 million)

USD 9.9 million (Q3'22: USD 6.5 million)

USD 4.96 million (Q3'22: USD 3.26 million)

USD 22,720 (Q3'22: USD 19,960)

97% (Q3'22: 97%)

Net profit Q4'22 Planned/unplanned off-hire Q4'22 Open revenue days 20233 21/32 days (Q4'22: 21/29 days)

USD 17,270 (Q3'22: USD 15,840)

Revenue Q4'22 Average TC rate Q4'221 Revenue backlog added in Q4'22 USD 326 million (Q3'22: USD 294 million)

EBITDA Q4'22 Utilisation Q4'22 Revenue backlog end Q4'223 USD 856 million (Q3'22: USD 563 million)

670/10% (Q3'22: 940/14%)

Dividend proposed Q4'22 Average cashbreak-even2 Open revenue days 20243 2,123/31% (Q3'22: 2,488/38%)

1) On cash flow basis, revenue as per income statement are on straight-line basis in accordance with IFRS

2) Current break-even comprise of budgeted vessel running expenses, insurance, overheads and debt servicing based on prevailing 3m SOFR implied forward rates and next 12 months' debt amortisation schedule. Capex not included

3) As per end of reporting date, assuming mid-point charter party redelivery date

Delivering on dividend policy

Dividend USD per share

  • Proposed USD 4.96 million dividend for the fourth quarter, equal to USD 0.169 per share
  • 54% increase from the third quarter
  • In line with stated policy of 50% of the quarterly profit
  • EGM on 2 March 2023 to approve dividend
  • − Ex-date: 3 March 2023
  • − On or about 9 March 2023
  • The Board of Directors will evaluate the dividend policy ahead of the AGM in May 2023 0.036

GCC in brief

The world's third largest car carrier tonnage provider

Gram Car Carriers (GCC) in brief Selected customers

  • Commercial manager of 24 car carriers 20 on water and 4 newbuilds
  • − 19 owned and 5 managed on behalf of third-party owners
  • − Average fleet age ~11 years vs. global fleet average of 15 years
  • Commercial manager of Global Auto Carriers (GAC)
  • − Building 4x7,000 CEU multifuel PCTCs with 2 options in China
  • Strong industry name engaged in car carrier investments since 1982
  • Extensive and long history of chartering vessels to all major global operators and key regional operators worldwide
  • Offices in Oslo (HQ) and Singapore
  • Listed on Oslo Børs main market with ticker "GCC"

A critical link in one of the world's largest industries

Diversified fleet of 19 owned PCTCs

Fleet age of approx. 11 years vs. world fleet average of approx. 15 years

GCC owned vessels Third party vessels 5

10 Mid-size • Viking Odessa • Hoegh Caribia • City of Oslo • Viking Constanza • Viking Princess 1 (2,000 CEU)

  • Viking Amber
  • Viking Coral
  • Viking Diamond

• Viking Emerald • Viking Ocean

• Viking Sea

  • Viking Drive 2
  • Viking Paglia 3
  • Viking Passero 3 • Viking Passama 3 (4,200 CEU)

• Viking Adventure • Viking Bravery • Viking Destiny • Viking Queen 4 (6,700 CEU)

1) 1,000 CEU 2) 3,500 CEU 3) 5,000 CEU 4) 7,000 CEU 5) One vessel and four Newbuilding's under commercially management on behalf of third-party clients

Operational highlights

Strong operational performance across the fleet

  • Increased revenue for all vessel types
  • Increased OPEX in Q4 due to more crew change activity
  • Revenue is set to continue to increase over the next quarters as vessels roll over on new contracts at higher dayrates
  • Cash break-even increase on interest rates, inflation and Ukraine related costs
  • Increased revenue backlog materialising with further upcoming fixings at expected attractive TC rates and durations

1) On cash flow basis, revenue as per income statement are on straight-line basis in accordance with IFRS

2) Current break-even comprise of budgeted vessel running expenses, insurance, overheads and debt servicing based on prevailing 3m SOFR implied forward rates and next 12 months' debt amortisation schedule. Capex not included

3) As per end of reporting period, assuming mid-point charter party redelivery date

Long-term contract coverage at strong charter rates

expected well ahead of expiry of existing contracts

with operators entering longer contracts

open revenue day for 2023/24/25

Backlog 31 December 20221

1 Gross TC revenue before commissions and off-hire provisions on IFRS basis

Record backlog supporting stable earnings

Revenue backlog1 Revenue backlog by year of expected recognition1

Gross TC revenue before commissions and off-hire provisions on IFRS basis

Financial review

Key figures for Q4 2022

  • Revenue and cashflow reflecting strong operations in the quarter
  • − P&L covers the full period 1 January 31 December 2022, including Gram Car Carriers Holdings Pte. Ltd. with subsidiaries ('Old Group')
  • − Vessels Viking Passero and Viking Passama included from acquisition date 25 January 2022
  • − Viking Paglia included from 29 November 2022
  • Q4 2022 net income of USD 9.9 million
  • In compliance with all financial covenants per 31 December 2022
  • Vessels rolling over on new charters at higher rates will continue to contribute to higher earnings during 2023
In USD thousands1 Q4 2022 Q3 2022 Q2 2022 Q1 2022 2022
Operating revenue 38,250 31,451 27,740 23,534 120,976
EBITDA 22,953 18,788 16,165 12,691 70,596
EBIT 16,039 11,887 9,294 5,906 43,126
Profit for the period 9,928 6,521 5,348 2,081 23,877
Cash flow from operating
activities
35,577 15,923 19,162 8,955 79,617
Cash and cash equivalents 30,287 33,126 26,496 22,948 30,287
Interest-bearing debt 339,470 325,686 325,988 333,005 339,470
Equity ratio 40% 40% 40% 39% 40%

Market opportunity

Recent market fixtures reflect strong demand and limited supply

TC rate Distribution vessels and no. of vessels open (tonnage providers global fleet) based on Company's own estimates

Favorable market fundamentals continue

90.2 77.8 81.4 80.6 86.0 92.6 97.2 85.7 90.7 94.8 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023E 2024E 2025E

recover towards pre-covid levels

Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022

Global light vehicles sales forecasted to US Inventory levels of import brands still at low levels

Inventory levels in Europe are recovering slightly but are still substantially lower than the 4.5 million cars prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

Strong growth in Chinese vehicle exports and global EV uptake

High & heavy demand outlook supportive for car carriers

H&H export markets remained strong in Q4, with full year volumes at historically high levels

  • 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023
  • Increased demand due to higher consumer prices.
  • Availability challenges leads to robust backlog
  • Raw material prices remain historically high due to demand for renewable energy and battery components.
  • Strong demand and pent-up replacement needs.

S&P GSCI Agriculture Index S&P/TSX Global Mining Index S&P Dow Jones U.S. Select Home Construction Index

  • Shipments continued its recovery 2022, especially from Asia.
  • President Biden's USD 2 billion infrastructure plan likely to further fuel US demand.
  • European activity back at pre-COVID levels.

Expected deliveries of car carriers insufficient to meet demand

Car carrier fleet growing, but still below average replacement need considering negative backlog

Upcoming deliveries will not make up total replacement need Ageing fleet implies potential for increased scrapping # of vessels

1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022

Source: Fearnresearch, SIN Clarksons, Company Information 22

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

Higher TC rates and increased contract lengths

Ratio of chartering duration and rates

Number of vessels coming open for re-chartering is getting smaller as operators fix longer to cover contracts. Total around 28 vessels coming open in 2023.

Closing remarks

Why invest in Gram Car Carriers?

  • Unique investment opportunity in leading PCTC tonnage provider
  • Highly attractive market fundamentals supportive of long-term upcycle
  • Successfully capturing the strong market with 10%/31%/34% open days in 2023/24/25
  • Steadily improving earnings with fleet rolling over on new contracts with further upside potential
  • Delivering on our commitment to distribute minimum 50% of EPS through quarterly dividends

Appendix

Seasoned management team and Board

Georg Whist, CEO

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.

Børre Mathisen, COO

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.

Gunnar Koløen, CFO

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

Mas Gram, Head of Projects

Previously at Pareto Securities (Corporate Finance) in Singapore and Tufton Oceanic (Asset Backed Investments) in London. Joined Gram Car Carriers in 2011.

Ivar Myklebust, Chair

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.

Nikolaus H. Schües , Vice Chair

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.

Christine Rødsæther, Board Member

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.

Nils Kristoffer Gram, Board Member

Mr Gram is currently Partner and Investment Director in Vanir Green Industries, an energy transition focused investment company. Between 2020 and 2022 he was 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.

Alasdair Locke, Board Member

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. Gaby Bornheim, Board Member

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.

Clivia Breuel, Board member

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.

Nicolaus Bunnemann, Alternate Board Member

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.

Strong shareholder base

  • About 1,100 shareholders
  • Including several international industrial and financial investors with deep industry knowledge
  • Over 50% free float
Name No. of Shares % Country
1 F. LAEISZ GMBH 7,945,229 27.13% DEU
2 AL MARITIME HOLDING PTE LTD 2,686,706 9.17% SGP
3 GLENRINNES FARMS LIMITED 1,938,782 6.62% GBR
4 HM GRAM INVESTMENTS III LIMITED/HM GRAM
ENTERPRISES LIMITED/HMG AS
1,792,496 6.12% CYP
5 CAR CARRIER PARTNERS L.P. 1,220,901 4.17% CYM
6 AS STRAEN 817,688 2.79% NOR
7 BNP PARIBAS 782,040 2.67% JEY
8 BNP PARIBAS 710,122 2.42% FRA
9 LARSSON SHIPPING AB 613,351 2.09% SWE
10 VERDIPAPIRFONDET DNB SMB 587,248 2.01% NOR
11 BNP PARIBAS 569,304 1.94% ITA
12 HAMILTON CARRIERS LTD 499,638 1.71% USA
13 HESNES INVEST AS 414,136 1.41% NOR
14 SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB 389,290 1.33% SWE
15 UBS SWITZERLAND AG 359,736 1.23% CHE
16 SURFSIDE HOLDING AS 300,000 1.02% NOR
17 SONGA CAPITAL AS 296,681 1.01% NOR
18 VERDIPAPIRFONDET STOREBRAND NORGE 296,306 1.01% NOR
19 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 239,111 0.82% USA
20 CURRUS NAVI AS 238,009 0.81% NOR
Top 20 Shareholders
Total shares outstanding
22,696,774
29,285,022
77.50%
100%

Fully committed to sustainable growth

Compliant with the SASB marine transportation standard (2018) and the Norwegian ship owners' association ESG reporting guidelines

Compliance, commitments and actions for a sustainable future

1) Compared to 2008 Environment • Adhere to the Poseidon Principles - a global framework for responsible ship finance • Biofuel trial on PCTC vessels City of Oslo and Viking Constanza – to reduce carbon emission of up to 90% • Adhere to IMO's Sulphur fuel content requirement, lowering upper limit from 3.5 to 0.5% • Adhere to EU ship recycling regulation and the Hong Kong convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships Social • Zero harm by maintaining a safe environment and protecting people's health • Investing in training and development, from onboarding to formal on-the-job training • Suppliers must adhere to labor conditions set by Gram's Human Rights Policy • Adhere to the Neptune Declaration - protecting workers' rights and establishes best-practices for crew changes through the global COVID-19 pandemic Governance • Adhere to Corporate Governance guidelines from the Norwegian Corporate Governance Board (NUES) • Adhere to Marine Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) – the leading anti-corruption initiative in the Maritime Industry • Adhere to EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the IMO Resolution on Maritime Cyber Risk Management

Long term sustainability goal

Gram Car Carriers ASA

E-mail: [email protected]

gramcar.com

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