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Hapag-Lloyd AG — Investor Presentation 2022
Aug 11, 2022
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Investor Presentation
H1 2022 Results
Hamburg, 11 August 2022
Opening Remarks
| Supply chain disruptions have further intensified during the first half of 2022 | ||||||
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| 1 | CURRENT SITUATION | Transport volumes are hampered by continuous congestion and softer backhaul trades | ||||
| Spot rates remain on a high level despite recent downturn | ||||||
| H1 2022 earnings increased further above expectations | ||||||
| 2 | FINANCIALS | Transport expenses rose by 22%, but were offset by strong freight rate development | ||||
| Following the USD 6.6 bn dividend distribution in May, net liquidity position stands at USD 4.5 bn | ||||||
| MARKET UPDATE | Effective capacity remains tight, which is reflected in low level of idle fleet and high chartering cost | |||||
| 3 | Influx of ordered tonnage should ease the tight capacity situation from 2023 onwards | |||||
| Economic growth likely to soften as high inflation and geopolitical risks weigh on consumer spending | ||||||
| FY 2022 outlook raised as H2 2022 performance should also exceed previous expectations | ||||||
| 4 | WAY FORWARD | Strong cash flow generation allows us to further execute on our Simplify, Strengthen & Invest |
measures in line with Strategy 2023 strategic targets

1 Current Situation
Congestion remains on very high level – Situation in China, North Europe and NA EC offsetting improvement in NA WC ports
GLOBAL PORT CONGESTION INDEX
[TEU m, 7dma]
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2021 2022
2020
1 Current Situation
Global transport volume declined slightly – Spot freight rates weakened but still on a high level
GLOBAL TRANSPORT VOLUME DEVELOPMENT H1 2022 11.5 8.4 2.8 2.8 H1 2021 8.0 11.7 H1 2021 1.4 H1 2022 3.4 3.4 4.0 3.0 1.3 H1 2021 H1 2022 89.6 88.1 -1.7% TRANSPORT VOLUME ON SELECTED TRADES Head-haul Back-haul Transpacific Far East Atlantic +1.6% -4.7% -0.2% -11.6% -15.7% -6.5% [TEU m]
SHANGHAI CONTAINERIZED FREIGHT INDEX [USD/TEU]



1 Current Situation
We made further progress along our strategic goals and strengthened our market position in Africa
FLEET M&A
- Roll-out of Fleet Upgrade Program to increase fuel efficiency
- Active management of our charter vessel portfolio and purchase of 2nd hand vessels
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Started to equip 1.4 million dry containers with real-time tracking devices
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Update of THE Alliance network to ensure a comprehensive port coverage
- Launch of new services (CGX, TEX, MSW)
▪ Successful closing of the acquisition of Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) on 1 June 2022
SERVICES HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES
▪ Initiated further humanitarian programs in H1 2022, such as the clean water initiative in India, Support for Ukraine and other local initiatives supporting children

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Exceptional freight rate environment led to a strong earnings performance in the first six months of 2022
| OPERATIONAL KPIs | P&L EFFECTS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,012 Volume TTEU PY: 6,004 |
Transport volume remained at the previous year's level (0.1% YoY) as a result of the strained supply chains |
Revenue USD m |
18,562 PY: 10,551 |
Revenue increased by USD +8.0 bn,… | ||||
| Rate 2,855 USD/TEU PY: 1,612 |
Average freight rate increased by 77% YoY due to good demand and tight capacity availability |
EBITDA USD m |
10,942 PY: 4,240 |
…EBITDA by USD +6.7 bn and … | ||||
| Bunker 703 USD/mt PY: 421 |
Average bunker consumption price increased by 282 USD/mt due to higher bunker market prices |
EAT USD m |
9,466 PY: 3,284 |
…net profit by USD +6.2 bn mainly due to higher freight rates |
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| BALANCE SHEET1) | FINANCIAL KPIs | |||||||
| Assets 33,040 USD m PY: 30,236 |
Total assets increased by USD 2.8 bn vs. 31 Dec 2021 due to higher investments (incl. RoU additions), more cash and higher receivables |
FCF USD m |
9,486 PY: 3,371 |
Free Cash Flow generation turned out significantly higher than in the first half of 2021 |
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| Fin. Debt 5,927 USD m PY: 6,222 |
Financial debt fell slightly as higher IFRS 16 lease liabilities were more than offset by redemption payments |
Leverage | <0x PY: <0x |
Net leverage remained unchanged due to strong result performance |

On the back of a sharp rise in revenues, group profit increased significantly YoY
REVENUE [USD m] EBITDA [USD m]


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EBIT [USD m] GROUP PROFIT [USD m]


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As a result of longer round voyage times, transport volume remained on previous year's level – despite good demand
TRANSPORT VOLUME DEVELOPMENT BY TRADE [TTEU]


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Average freight rate increased mainly driven by stronger long-term rates while spot rates started to decline since its peak in January
FREIGHT RATE [USD/TEU] VS. BUNKER PRICE DEVELOPMENT [USD/MT]


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Transport expenses continued to increase due to higher energy prices, congestion and higher vessel charter rates
TRANSPORT EXPENSES PER UNIT [USD/TEU]

- "Bunker" expenses (+71%) increased on the back of higher average bunker consumption prices
- "Handling and Haulage" (+13%) and "Equipment and Repositioning" (+15%) expenses were up due to higher storage and hinterland transportation costs
- "Vessels and voyage" expenses (+12%) increased due to rise in percentage of ships chartered in on a medium-term basis and the resulting operating expenses
- "Depreciation and amortization" expenses (+36%) were up primarily due to the rise in the percentage of vessels chartered in on a mediumterm basis at simultaneously higher charter rates and the resulting increase in right of use
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Strong cash generation in H1 2022, leading to a free cash flow of USD 9.5 bn – Liquidity reserve now at 11.1 USD bn
CASH FLOW H1 2022 [USD m]


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Despite the payment of a dividend of USD 6.6 bn in May 2022, net liquidity increased by USD 1.9 billion to USD 4.5 billion

LIQUIDITY RESERVE [USD m]

EQUITY [USD m] NET CASH [USD m]

COMMENTS
- Equity increased substantially due to high profitability level
- Equity ratio now at ~65%
- Financial debt was slightly reduced while net cash position increased clearly due to higher cash
- Volume of RCF increased and term prolonged

3 Market Update
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Order activity remains on a high level – Tight vessel availability is reflected in low level of idle fleet

NEWLY PLACED ORDERS

2018 2019 2020 2021

2022
3 Market Update
Slower expected demand growth and influx of additional tonnage from 2023 onwards should ease tight capacity situation
SUPPLY/DEMAND BALANCE
[TEU m, %]

Global Container Volume Growth [%] Global Fleet Supply Growth [%]
Note: Global Container Trade Growth: CTS data until 2021; Seabury for 2022e onwards.
14 Source: CTS (July 2022), Drewry (various issues), Seabury (June 2022)

Demand growth is expected to slow down to more sustainable levels

Capacity influx will increase from 2023 onwards to cater for higher demand


Sustainability efforts might accelerate scrapping


Demand/supply fundamentals expected to normalize in the years to come

4 Way Forward
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H2 earnings should exceed previous expectations – FY 2022 outlook raised on July 28, 2022
| FY 2021 |
FY 2022 Previous Outlook |
FY 2022 Updated Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport volume | 11,872 TTEU | On previous year's level |
Increasing slightly |
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| Bunker con sumption price |
475 USD/mt | Increasing clearly |
Increasing clearly |
|
| Freight rate | 2,003 USD/TEU | Increasing clearly |
Increasing clearly |
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| EBITDA | 12,842 USD m | USD 14.5 – 16.5 bn EUR 13.6 – 15.5 bn |
USD 19.5 – 21.5 bn EUR 18.2 – 20.1 bn |
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| EBIT | 11,111 USD m | USD 12.5 – 14.5 bn EUR 11.7 – 13.6 bn |
USD 17.5 – 19.5 bn EUR 16.3 – 18.2 bn |
- Strong operational performance above expectations recorded in H1
- Based on current business performance, the H2 2022 should also exceed previous expectations
- Against this background, the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has raised its earnings outlook for the current financial year on July 28, 2022
- In view of the war in Ukraine, the continuing disruptions to global supply chains, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the forecast is subject to considerable uncertainty

Our focus for 2022 and beyond remains unchanged
Focus on service quality and customer satisfaction
Invest in fleet and competitive cost base
Seamless integration of Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Continue to follow a prudent financial policy
Strengthen efforts on Sustainability and Decarbonization
Take care of our people and invest in their capabilities


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A Appendix
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Hapag-Lloyd with an equity ratio of 64.6% and a gearing of below zero
| million USD | 30.6.2022 | 31.12.2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | – | |
| Non-current assets | 17,492.3 | 17,298.4 |
| of which fixed assets | 17,378.6 | 17,208.5 |
| Current assets | 15,547.3 | 12,937.1 |
| of which cash and cash equivalents | 10,393.9 | 8,741.4 |
| Total assets | 33,039.7 | 30,235.5 |
| – | ||
| Equity and liabilities | – | |
| Equity | 21,349.5 | 18,292.2 |
| Borrowed capital | 11,690.1 | 11,943.3 |
| of which non-current liabilities | 4,712.3 | 5,199.7 |
| of which current liabilities | 6,977.8 | 6,743.6 |
| of which financial debt and lease liabilities | 5,926.9 | 6,221.7 |
| of which non-current financial debt and lease liabilities | 4,387.8 | 4,684.0 |
| of which current financial debt and lease liabilities | 1,539.1 | 1,537.7 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 33,039.7 | 30,235.5 |
BALANCE SHEET [USD M] FINANCIAL POSITION [USD M]
| 30.6.2022 | 31.12.2021 | 30.6.2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,926.9 | 6,221.7 | 6,296.1 |
| 10,393.9 | 8,741.4 | 2,391.5 |
| –4,467.0 | –2,519.7 | 3,904.6 |
| 725.0 | 585.0 | 585.0 |
| 11,118.9 | 9,326.4 | 2,976.5 |
| 21,349.5 | 18,292.2 | 10,805.9 |
| -20.9 | -13.8 | 36.1 |
| 10,941.6 | 12,841.9 | 4,239.7 |
| <0 | <0 | 0.6x |
| 64.6 | 60.5 | 49.3 |

Hapag-Lloyd with strong net profit of USD 9,465.7 m in H1 2022
INCOME STATEMENT [USD M]
| QoQ | YoY | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD |
Q2 2022 |
Q1 2022 |
Q2 2021 |
Change | change | H1 2022 |
H1 2021 |
Change |
| Revenue | 9 605 7 , |
8 956 1 , |
5 648 1 , |
7 3% |
70 1% |
18 561 8 , |
10 551 3 , |
75 9% |
| Transport expenses |
–3 663 3 , |
–3 313 1 , |
–2 999 4 , |
10 6% |
22 1% |
–6 976 4 , |
–5 736 4 , |
21 6% |
| Personnel expenses |
–231 3 |
–235 7 |
–232 6 |
–1 9% |
–0 6% |
–467 0 |
–430 7 |
8 4% |
| Depreciation , amor tisation and impair ment |
–507 1 |
–516 0 |
–382 4 |
–1 7% |
32 6% |
–1 023 1 , |
–752 4 |
36 0% |
| Other operating re sult |
–143 1 |
–113 3 |
–98 6 |
26 3% |
45 2% |
–256 5 |
–158 7 |
61 6% |
| Operating result |
5 060 9 , |
4 778 0 , |
1 935 1 , |
5 9% |
161 5% |
9 838 9 , |
3 473 1 , |
183 3% |
| Share of profit of equity-accounted in vestees |
62 6 |
12 9 |
12 8 |
387 0% |
390 5% |
75 5 |
14 3 |
428 6% |
| Result from invest ments |
4 1 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
n.m. | n.m. | 4 2 |
–0 0 |
n.m. |
| Earnings before in (EBIT) terest and tax |
5 127 7 , |
4 790 9 , |
1 947 9 , |
7 0% |
163 2% |
9 918 5 , |
3 487 3 , |
184 4% |
| Interest result |
–39 1 |
–53 9 |
–95 0 |
–27 5% |
–58 8% |
–92 9 |
–172 5 |
–46 1% |
| Other financial items |
–284 2 |
–34 8 |
–4 4 |
n.m. | n.m. | –319 0 |
–2 2 |
n.m. |
| Income taxes |
–22 2 |
–18 7 |
–15 3 |
19 1% |
45 2% |
–40 9 |
–28 6 |
43 0% |
| profit / Group loss |
4 782 2 , |
4 683 5 , |
1 833 2 , |
2 1% |
160 9% |
9 465 7 , |
3 284 0 , |
188 2% |

Well balanced maturity structure of financial liabilities
FINANCIAL DEBT PROFILE AS PER 30 JUNE 20221), [USD M]

Note: Rounding differences may occur
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Freight rate development
COMPREHENSIVE INDEX [USD/TEU]

SHANGHAI – USA WEST COAST [USD/FEU]

SHANGHAI – NORTH EUROPE [USD/TEU]

SHANGHAI – LATIN AMERICA [USD/TEU]


A Appendix
Share price development


Bond trading
| EUR Bond 2028 |
108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | Open market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (Euro MTF) |
105 102 |
| Volume | EUR 300 m | 99 |
| ISIN / WKN | XS2326548562 | 96 |
| Maturity Date |
April 15, 2028 | 94.2 93 90 |
| Redemption Price |
as of 15 April 2024: 101.375% as of 15 April 2025: 100.688% as of 15 April 2026: 100% |
87 HL EUR 2.500% 2028 |
| Coupon | 2.500% | 84 Mar-21 May-21 Jul-21 Sep-21 Nov-21 Jan-22 Mar-22 May-22 Jul-22 Sep-22 |


Shareholder structure

Kühne Maritime GmbH / Kühne Holding AG Qatar Holding Germany GmbH CSAV Germany Container Holding GmbH HGV Hamburger Gesellschaft für Vermögens- und Beteiligungsmanagement mbH The Public Investment Fund on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Free Float

Financial Calendar 2022
10 November 2022 Quarterly Financial Report 9M 2022

Disclaimer
Forward-looking statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions, estimates, projections or plans that are inherently subject to significant risks, as well as uncertainties and contingencies that are subject to change. Actual results can differ materially from those anticipated in the Company's forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth from time to time in the Company's press releases and reports and those set forth from time to time in the Company's analyst calls and discussions. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation.
This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation or offer to buy any securities of the Company, and no part of this presentation shall form the basis of or may be relied upon in connection with any offer or commitment whatsoever. This presentation is being presented solely for your information and is subject to change without notice.


Hapag-Lloyd Investor Relations Ballindamm 25 20095 Hamburg Tel: +49 (40) 3001-2896 [email protected] All publication documents can be found here: https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/ir.html
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