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Odfjell Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2010

May 4, 2010

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REPORT 1. QUARTER 2010

ODFJELL

STORAGE AND CARRIER FOR EVERYDAY LIFE


Report 1st Quarter 2010

ODFJELL SE – CONSOLIDATED

  • Net result a loss of USD 4 million, EBITDA of USD 49 million and EBIT of USD 10 million
  • Continued strong results from tank terminals
  • Stable time-charter results compared to fourth quarter 2009
  • Contribution of USD 12 million to EBITDA from hedging of bunkers and currency
  • Four ships sold for recycling

Results

The consolidated net result after tax ended at a loss of USD 4 million first quarter 2010, compared to a loss of USD 8 million first quarter 2009.

Time-charter results per day first quarter 2010 dropped by about 23% compared to the same quarter in 2009, primarily due to lower average freight rates and less volume.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) first quarter 2010 ended at USD 49 million compared to USD 51 million first quarter last year. The operating result (EBIT) closed at USD 10 million first quarter 2010 as compared to USD 15 million the same period last year.

Operating expenses were lower partly due to a combination of a reduced fleet and cost saving initiatives, while general and administrative expenses were stable compared to same period last year. Net financial expenses first quarter 2010 were USD 9 million, compared to USD 18 million first quarter 2009. This decrease is due to a gain on financial instruments and elimination of interest expenses on the retroactive tax imposed on us in 2007. The average USD/NOK exchange rate first quarter 2010 was 5.87, compared to 6.86 in the same period last year. The NOK weakened against the USD from 5.76 at year-end 2009 to 5.98 at 31 March 2010. Taxes came at a cost of USD 5 million first quarter 2010, the same as in first quarter 2009.

Business Segments

Parcel Tankers

EBITDA first quarter 2010 for our parcel tankers was USD 19 million, compared to USD 24 million in the same period 2009. Operating result (EBIT) shows a loss of USD 11 million in first quarter 2010, compared to a loss of USD 5 million last year. Time-charter results expressed in USD per day dropped by 23% in first quarter 2010 compared to the same quarter 2009, but were stable compared to fourth quarter last year. Volumes and nominations under COAs also remained stable compared to last quarter. The average cost of bunkers in first quarter 2010 was USD 366 per ton (including compensation related to bunker escalation clauses and hedging), compared to USD 390 per ton same quarter last year and USD 416 per ton fourth quarter 2009. Bunker hedging gave an income of USD 10 million first quarter 2010 compared to USD 1 million fourth quarter 2009.

Operating expenses on a comparable fleet basis were about 3% lower in first quarter 2010 as compared to the full year 2009 figure. In February Odfjell Tankers took the MT Southern Jaguar (19,997 DWT/built 2009), fully stainless steel and 20 segregations, on two years time charter for worldwide trading. During first quarter, four ships, Bow Maasslot, Bow Maasstroom, Bow Power and Bow Fighter were sold for recycling at a combined net loss of about USD 1 million.

Late April Odfjell took delivery of one 51,000 DWT IMO III product tanker from SLS Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Korea.

In March the Norwegian Government proposed changes to the tonnage tax system as a result of the Supreme Court's verdict that the previous transition rules were unconstitutional. The proposal suggests that companies may elect to stay in the old system or alternatively pay an exit-tax related to the old system in order to be allowed into the new system.

For Odfjell, the currently proposed exit-tax is estimated to USD 45 million, payable during the years 2011 through 2013.

Odfjell has been notified that Sevmash, the shipyard against which Odfjell won an award of USD 45 million, including refund of expenses, in the arbitration last year in Stockholm, unilaterally announced it will not pay the amount awarded. This means, unfortunately, that Odfjell has to formally seek


enforcement of the payment through the courts in Russia. The timing of such process is difficult to assess, but will certainly lead to a delayed payment of the outstanding award plus interest of 8.5% p.a. as from 30 December 2009. Odfjell has made contact with the Norwegian authorities to seek assistance and guidance related to a potential process against a corporation fully owned by the Russian State.

Tank Terminals

First quarter 2010 EBITDA ended at USD 30 million, up from USD 27 million in the same period last year. EBIT first quarter 2010 shows USD 21 million, compared to USD 20 million last year. EBITDA of Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) was USD 13.7 million in first quarter 2010 compared to USD 14.9 million last year. Odfjell Terminals (Houston) ended with an EBITDA of USD 7.7 million in first quarter 2010, compared to USD 6.8 million in 2009. Odfjell's share of the terminals in Korea, Singapore, Oman and China turned in an EBITDA of USD 8.1 million.

Key Figures

Return on equity was negative 1.2% and return on total assets 1.2%. Return on capital employed (ROCE) was 1.9% first quarter 2010.

Earnings per share amounted to negative USD 0.04 (NOK 0.25) first quarter 2010, compared to negative USD 0.08 (NOK 0.58) in 2009. Cash flow per share was USD 0.43 (NOK 2.51), compared to USD 0.33 (NOK 2.28). As per 31 March 2010 the Price/Earnings ratio (P/E) was negative and the Price/Cash flow ratio was 4.5. Based on book value the Enterprise Value (EV)/EBITDA multiple is 11.3 while, based upon market capitalisation as per 31 March 2010, the EV/EBITDA multiple was 10.1. Interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/Net interest expenses) was 5.5 first quarter 2010, compared to 4.1 the corresponding quarter last year.

Finance

Cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments as of 31 March 2010 increased to USD 189 million from USD 184 million as of 31 December 2009. We had undrawn amounts of USD 32 million under our credit facilities as per 31 March 2010.

Interest bearing debt decreased from USD 1,576 million year-end 2009 to USD 1,555 million as per 31 March 2010. Net interest bearing debt was USD 1,366 million as per 31 March 2010. The equity ratio was 33.0% as per 31 March 2010 and the current ratio was 1.4.

Shareholder Information

At the end of first quarter 2010 the A-shares were trading at NOK 47.00 (USD 7.86), down 9.6% compared to NOK 52 (USD 9.03) year-end 2009. The B-shares were trading at NOK 46.5 (USD 7.78), down 7.00% from NOK 50 (USD 8.69) year-end 2009. By way of comparison, the Oslo Stock Exchange benchmark index increased by 1.4%, the marine index increased by 8.2% and the transportation index increased by 8.6% during the first quarter.

The market capitalisation of Odfjell was NOK 3.7 billion (USD 620 million) as per 31 March 2010.

On 2 March 2010 ChemLog Holdings Limited ("ChemLog") sold 13,802,366 A-shares in Odfjell SE at a price of NOK 44.00 per share. In addition, ChemLog terminated a total return swap agreement (TRS) for 3,000,000 A-shares which subsequently were sold at NOK 44.00 per share as part of the total transaction.

Following the transaction ChemLog owns no A-shares and 20,500 B-shares in Odfjell SE. At the same time, Odfjell SE bought 2,892,166 shares at NOK 44.00 per share. Following the transaction Odfjell SE owns 5,391,166 A-shares and 2,322,482 B-shares in Odfjell SE. The Annual General Meeting will be held later today, at 16:00 hours at the Company's headquarters.

Prospects

On the shipping side, the recovery is slow and seems to take longer than anticipated. We foresee improved second quarter activity in certain trades, but the pressure on freight rates is expected to continue as competition remains fierce. Disposal of older units has made our own tonnage situation more balanced, at the same time as we plan a further reduction of the fleet later this year, as some older ships will come off charter.

Deliveries of newbuildings to the market will continue, but first quarter recycling almost


fully offset the deliveries of newbuildings. We also expect to see some of the ships on order severely delayed or not delivered. The rise in bunker prices continues to be a concern, and may hamper the recovery of our time charter results, although part of the 2010 and 2011 exposure is hedged at attractive levels. We expect a continued challenging market, whilst we believe we will see a slow, but gradual improvement of our time charter earnings. On the other hand, we are confident that the tank terminal results will remain strong, on the back of a successful expansion program, a solid contract base and strong demand for storage and terminal services.

Bergen, 4 May 2010

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ODFJELL SE

The Odfjell Group is a leading participant in the global market of the seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other speciality bulk liquids. The Odfjell fleet exceeds 90 ships, trading both globally and regionally. The tank terminal division consists of eight fully or partially owned tanks terminals and nine associated tank terminals strategically located. The Odfjell Group is headquartered in Bergen, Norway and has about 20 offices located world wide. Odfjell has about 3 700 employees and an annual gross revenue of about USD 1.3 billion.


ODFJELL GROUP

Basis for preparation

These consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting”. The interim financial statements are unaudited.

Significant accounting principles

The accounting principles used in the preparation of these financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2009 annual financial statements, which include a full description of the Group’s accounting principles.

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PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT
(USD mill) 2010 2009 2009
Gross revenue 310 311 1 264
Net income from associates 0 0 0
Voyage expenses (110) (98) (449)
Time-charter expenses (48) (52) (191)
Operating expenses (75) (82) (329)
Gross result 77 79 295
General and administrative expenses (28) (28) (113)
Operating result before depreciation, amortisation and capital gain (loss) on non-current assets (EBITDA) 49 51 182
Depreciation (38) (36) (151)
Compensation - - 43
Impairment - - (14)
Capital gain (loss) on non-current assets (1) 0 1
Operating result (EBIT) 10 15 61
Interest income 2 2 6
Interest expenses (11) (14) (50)
Other financial items 1 (4) 9
Currency gains (losses) (0) (1) 0
Net financial items (9) (18) (35)
Result before taxes 1 (3) 26
Taxes (5) (5) 95
Net result (4) (8) 121
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Cash flow hedges changes in fair value 5 12 85
Cash flow hedges transferred to profit and loss statement (12) 17 23
Net gain/(loss) on available-for-sale investments 0 (0) 5
Exchange rate differences on translating foreign operations (10) (13) 1
Other comprehensive income (17) 15 115
Total comprehensive income (20) 7 236
Net result allocated to:
Minority interests 0 (1) (0)
Shareholders (4) (7) 121
Total comprehensive income allocated to:
Minority interests 0) (1) (1)
Shareholders (20) 8 237
Earnings per share (USD) – basic/diluted – before retroactive tax (0.04) (0.08) 0.13
Earnings per share (USD) – basic/diluted (0.04) (0.08) 1.42

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BALANCE SHEET
(USD mill) 2010 2009 2009
Goodwill 10 10 11
Ships 1 231 1 324 1 272
Newbuilding contracts 133 117 126
Tank terminals 662 631 691
Other non-current assets 80 65 72
Investments in associates 2 2 2
Non-current receivables 75 64 83
Total non-current assets 2 193 2 213 2 256
Current receivables 206 143 212
Bunkers and other inventories 23 16 32
Derivative financial instruments 8 - 13
Available-for-sale investments 72 81 81
Cash and cash equivalents 117 101 103
Total current assets 425 340 442
Total assets 2 619 2 553 2 699
Paid in equity 80 83 81
Other equity 779 636 820
Minority interests 5 5 5
Total equity 864 724 906
Non-current liabilities 57 120 62
Non-current interest bearing debt 1 401 1 329 1 413
Total non-current liabilities 1 458 1 449 1 475
Current portion of interest bearing debt 153 151 163
Derivative financial instruments - 65 -
Current liabilities 143 165 155
Total current liabilities 297 381 318
Total equity and liabilities 2 619 2 553 2 699
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(USD mill) Paid in equity Exchange rate differences Fair value and other reserves
--- --- --- ---
Equity as at 1.1.2009 83 19 (91)
Comprehensive income - (13) 28
Share sale/repurchase (0) - -
Equity as at 31.03.2009 83 7 (63)
Equity as at 1.1.2010 81 23 24
Comprehensive income - (10) (7)
Share sale/repurchase (1) - -
Equity as at 31.03.2010 80 13 17

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PROFITABILITY 2010 2009 2009
Earnings per share (USD) - basic/diluted - before retroactive tax (0.04) (0.08) 0.13
Earnings per share (USD) - basic/diluted (0.04) (0.08) 1.42
Cash flow per share (USD) 0.43 0.33 2.10
Return on total assets *) – before retroactive tax 1.2% 1.0% 2.3%
Return on total assets *) 1.2% 1.0% 6.5%
Return on equity *) – before retroactive tax (1.2%) (4.5%) 1.4%
Return on equity *) (1.2%) (4.5%) 14.9%
Return on capital employed *) 1.9% 2.9% 3.6%
FINANCIAL RATIOS
Average number of shares (mill.) 81.04 86.46 85.22
Basic/diluted equity per share (USD) 10.87 8.37 11.00
Share price per A-share (USD) 7.86 5.62 9.03
Debt repayment capability (Years) 9.6 11.3 10.7
Current ratio 1.4 0.9 1.4
Equity ratio 33.0% 28.3% 33.6%
USD/NOK rate at period end 5.98 6.77 5.76
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
(USD mill)
Net cash flow from operating activities 43 62 189
Net cash flow from investing activities 19 (31) (177)
Net cash flow from financing activities (47) (35) (18)
Effect on cash balances from currency exchange rate fluctuations (2) (0) 5
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 13 (3) (1)
Opening cash and cash equivalents 103 104 104
Ending cash and cash equivalents 117 101 103
SEGMENT REPORTING
(USD mill)
Parcel Tankers 248 252 1021
Tank Terminals 63 60 248
Gross revenue from internal customers (1) (1) (5)
Total gross revenue 310 311 1264
Parcel Tankers 19 24 73
Tank Terminals 30 27 109
Total operating result before depreciation, amortisation and capital gain (loss) on non-current assets (EBITDA) 49 51 182
Parcel Tankers (11) (5) (6)
Tank Terminals 21 20 68
Total operating result (EBIT) 10 15 61
Parcel Tankers (15) (19) 82
Tank Terminals 12 10 39
Total net result (4) (8) 121

*) Return ratios are based on annualised results, except for non-recurring items that are included in the relevant period.


FLEET OVERVIEW as per 29 April 2010

SHIP YEAR BUILT DWT CBM STAINLESS STEEL, CBM NUMBER OF TANKS
OWNED: Flumar Brasil 2010 51 188 55 300 - 14
Bow Saga^{1} 2007 40 085 52 126 52 126 40
Bow Sirius^{1} 2006 40 048 52 126 52 126 40
Bow Sea 2006 40 048 52 126 52 126 40
Bao Hai Tun (49%) 2006 3 845 4 361 - 10
Bow Summer 2005 40 036 52 126 52 126 40
Bow Spring^{1} 2004 39 942 52 126 52 126 40
Bow Star 2004 39 832 52 126 52 126 40
Bow Sun 2003 39 842 52 126 52 126 40
Bow Firda 2003 37 427 40 515 40 515 47
Bow Chain 2002 37 518 40 515 40 515 47
Bow Favour 2001 37 438 40 515 40 515 47
Bow Century 2000 37 438 40 515 40 515 47
Bow Fortune 1999 37 395 40 515 40 515 47
Bow Master 1999 6 046 6 878 6 878 14
Bow Mate 1999 6 001 6 864 6 864 14
Bow Pilot 1999 6 000 6 865 6 865 14
Bow Sailor 1999 6 000 6 870 6 870 14
Bow Cecil 1998 37 345 40 515 33 236 47
Bow Flora 1998 37 369 40 515 33 236 47
Bow Balearia 1998 5 870 5 941 5 941 20
Bow Oceanic 1997 17 460 18 620 18 620 24
Bow Bracaria 1997 5 870 5 941 5 941 20
Bow Brasilia 1997 5 870 5 941 5 941 20
Bow Cardinal 1997 37 446 41 487 34 208 52
Bow Faith 1997 37 479 41 487 34 208 52
Flumar Aratu 1997 13 834 15 831 15 831 29
Bow Querida 1996 10 115 10 956 10 956 18
Bow Cedar 1996 37 455 41 608 34 329 52
Bow Atlantic 1995 17 460 18 620 18 620 24
Bow Fagus 1995 37 375 41 608 34 329 52
Bow Clipper 1995 37 166 41 492 34 213 52
Bow Flower 1994 37 221 41 492 34 213 52
Bow Eagle 1988 24 728 32 458 19 662 25
Bow Cheetah 1988 40 258 47 604 - 29
Bow Leopard 1988 40 249 47 604 - 29
Bow Lion 1988 40 272 47 604 - 29
Bow Peace 1987 45 655 52 173 2 167 23
Bow Pride 1987 45 655 52 173 2 167 23
Bow Prima 1987 45 655 52 173 2 167 23
Bow Prosper 1987 45 655 52 173 2 167 23
Bow Fertility 1987 45 507 52 173 2 167 23
Bow Fraternity 1987 45 507 52 173 2 167 23
Bow Panther 1986 40 263 47 604 - 29
Bow Puma 1986 40 092 47 604 - 29
Bow Victor 1986 33 190 34 500 21 975 31
Angelim 1985 10 259 10 136 6 500 18
Araucaria 1984 10 259 10 159 6 500 18
Bow Pacifico (50%) 1982 18 657 22 929 10 849 31
Bow Viking 1981 33 590 40 956 21 745 36
Jatai 1979 4 452 4 031 - 3
TIME CHARTERED:
Bow Tone 2009 33 600 37 700 37 700 16
Bow Hector 2009 33 694 37 386 37 386 16
Southern Jaguar 2009 19 997 22 198 22 198 20
Bow Sagami 2008 33 641 37 238 37 238 16
Bow Harmony 2008 33 619 34 698 34 698 16
Bow Cape 2008 19 971 22 158 22 158 20
Bow Kiso 2008 33 641 37 215 37 215 16
Bow Heron 2008 33 707 37 365 37 365 16
Bow Orelia^{8} 2008 19 900 22 202 22 202 20
Ncc Hair^{9} 2008 45 953 54 300 - 22
Ncc Dammam^{8} 2008 45 965 54 300 - 22
Ncc Sudair^{8} 2007 46 012 54 300 - 22
Bow Omaria^{8} 2007 19 900 22 202 22 202 20
Bow Lima 2007 19 900 22 157 22 157 20
Bow Olivia^{8} 2007 19 900 22 202 22 202 20
Bow Octavia^{8} 2007 19 900 22 202 22 202 20
Bow Fuji 2006 19 800 22 140 22 140 22
Bow Ophelia^{8} 2006 19 900 22 655 22 655 20
Bow Plata 2006 19 807 22 143 22 143 22
Bow Engineer 2006 30 086 35 548 35 548 28
Bow Orania^{8} 2006 19 993 22 050 22 050 20
Bow Sky^{8} 2005 40 005 52 126 52 126 40

Bow Architect 2005 30 058 36 000 36 000 28
Bow Rio 2005 19 990 21 408 21 408 22
Bow Europe 2005 19 727 21 573 21 573 36
Bow Santos² 2004 19 997 21 846 21 846 22
Bow Asia² 2004 9 901 10 866 10 866 20
Bow Singapore² 2004 9 888 10 867 10 867 20
Bow Americas 2004 19 707 22 050 22 050 36
Bow de Rich 2003 12 452 13 300 13 300 22
Bow de Feng 2002 12 514 13 289 13 289 22
Bow West 2002 12 503 13 299 13 299 22
Bow Andino 2000 16 121 17 270 17 270 30
Bow de Jin 1999 11 752 12 296 12 296 20
Bow Jubail² 1996 37 499 41 488 34 209 52
Bow Mekka² 1995 37 272 41 588 34 257 52
Bow Riyad² 1995 37 274 41 492 34 213 52
Bow Baha 1988 24 728 32 458 19 662 25
Bow Hunter 1983 23 002 25 026 21 031 28
Bow Pioneer 1982 23 016 25 965 20 969 28
Number of ships: 91 2 537 659 2 911 442 1 980 979

¹ Vessel beneficially owned through financial lease.
² Vessel on bare-boat charter.
³ Vessel on variable timecharter.

YARD DELIVERY DWT OWNER COMMENT
Chongqing Chuandong
Shipbuilding Industry Co.Ltd 2011 9 000 Odfjell
" 2011 9 000 Odfjell
" 2011 9 000 Odfjell
" 2011 9 000 Odfjell
" 2012 9 000 Odfjell
" 2012 9 000 Odfjell
Number of newbuildings: 6 54 000
TANK TERMINALS LOCATION SHARE CBM STAINLESS STEEL, CBM
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Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) BV Rotterdam, NL 100 % 1 635 000 33 000
Odfjell Terminals (Houston) Inc Houston, USA 100 % 320 600 82 300
Odfjell Terminals (Jiangyin) Co Ltd Jiangyin, China 55 % 99 800 30 000
Odfjell Terminals (Dalian) Ltd Dalian, China 50 % 119 750 18 350
Odfjell Terminals (Korea) Co Ltd Oman, Korea 50 % 250 590 15 860
Oiltanking Odfjell Terminal Singapore Ltd Singapore 50 % 365 000 13 520
Oiltanking Odfjell Terminal & Co. LLC Sohar, Oman 29,75 % 842 500 -
Exir Chemical Terminals PISCO BIK, Iran 35 % 22 000 1 000
Vopak Terminal Ningbo Ltd Ningbo, China 12.5 % 63 500 7 900
Total owned 3 718 740 201 930
Associated terminals:
Depositos Quimicos Mineros S.A. Callao, Peru 39 880 1 600
Granel Quimica Ltda Santos, Brazil 97 720 19 784
Granel Quimica Ltda Rio Grande, Brazil 40 800 2 900
Granel Quimica Ltda Sao Luis, Brazil 55 027 -
Granel Quimica Ltda Ladario, Brazil 8 000 -
Odfjell Terminals Tagsa S.A. Buenos Aires, Argentina 47 135 528
Odfjell Terminals Tagsa S.A. Campana, Argentina 62 980 10 188
Terquim S.A. San Antonio, Chile 32 840 -
IMTT-Quebec Quebec, Canada 293 127 5 496
Total associated 677 509 40 496
Grand Total 4 396 249 242 426
PROJECTS AND EXPANSIONS
TANK TERMINALS SHARE CBM ONGOING EXPANSION NEW TOTAL
Odfjell Terminals (Houston) Inc 100 % 320 600 10 700 331 300
Oiltanking Odfjell Terminal & Co.LLC (Oman) 29,75 % 842 500 425 000 1 267 500
Odfjell Terminals (Korea) Co Ltd 50 % 250 590 63 120 313 710
498 820
Associated terminals:
Depositos Quimicos Mineros S.A. Callao, Peru 39 880 10 800 50 680
Granel Quimica Ltda Rio Grande, Brazil 40 800 20 000 60 800
Granel Quimica Ltda Sao Luis, Brazil 55 027 10 000 65 027
Granel Quimica Ltda Triunfo, Brazil - 12 000 12 000
Granel Quimica Ltda Teresina, Brazil - 7 000 7 000
Granel Quimica Ltda Aracruz, Brazil - 30 000 30 000
Terquim S.A. Mejillones, Chile - 80 000 80 000
169 800

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ODFJELL

ODFJELL SE
Courte Maîtrise 29
Postboks 6101 Postterminalen
5892 Bergen-NORWAY
Tel: +47 5527 8000
Faks: +47 5528 4741
E-post: iridodfjell.com
www.odfjell.com
Org. nr.: 930 192 503