TORM A/S
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Dated: March 13, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Jacob Meldgaard
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Name: | Jacob Meldgaard | |
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Chief Executive Officer |
"2012 proved challenging for shipping in general and in particular TORM faced uncertainty for a prolonged period. On a positive note, TORM succeeded in achieving a financial restructuring, which brings stability to the Company for the coming period. The Board of Directors is con-fident that TORM together with its most important stakeholders will re-establish the foundation for a stronger company going forward," says Chairman of the Board Flemming Ipsen.
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In 2012, the Company incurred a loss before tax of USD 579 million. This is clearly unsatisfactory and impacted by special items of USD -326 million including restructuring costs of USD 210 million, impairment loss from assets held for sale of USD 74 million, an impairment loss of USD 42 million related to FR8. The performance is in line with the revised forecast of 27 February 2013.
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Throughout 2012, the Tanker Division's earnings were negatively impacted by low freight rates and continued tonnage oversupply in the global product tanker market. The continued European financial crisis and a slowdown in GDP growth in China and the USA negatively affected global indicators. Combined, these factors led to a slowdown in global oil consumption, consequently adversely impacting oil product transportation. The Tanker Division's result was to a significant degree adversely affected by TORM's financial situation in 2012.
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During 2012, dry bulk freight rates continued to be volatile and under pressure. The dry bulk spot market stayed volatile due to seasonality and events such as the drought during the US grain season, the Indonesian raw material export ban and the tropical storms Isaac and Sandy. In 2012, the bulk market saw the highest level of newbuilding deliveries ever recorded. However, demand from China continued to be strong. The Bulk Division experienced a high number of waiting days in 2012 due to the Company's challenging financial situation.
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The Company's 2012 performance was negatively impacted by a USD 16 million net loss from the sale of TORM Lana and the cancellation of one product tanker newbuilding contract. In addition, there was a loss of USD 10 million from the termination of finance lease vessels in connection with the restructuring. Five MR vessels are accounted for as assets held for sale with an impairment charge of USD 74 million.
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As stated in company announcements no. 31 dated 2 October 2012 and no. 32 and no. 33 dated 5 November 2012, TORM entered into a Restructuring Agreement with its banks and time charter partners that secured the Company deferral of bank debt, new liquidity and substantial savings from the restructured time charter book. The receivable that the time charter partners were given for the amended contractual conditions as well as a fee to the banks, estimated at a total net present value of USD 200 million, has been converted into shares in TORM, corresponding to 90% of the shares in the Company. Consequently, the existing shareholders retained an ownership interest of 10%.
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As of 31 December 2012, cash totaled USD 28 million and undrawn credit facilities amounted to USD 42 million. TORM has no newbuilding order book and therefore no CAPEX commitments related hereto.
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The book value of the fleet excluding finance lease vessels as of 31 December 2012 was USD 1,934 million. Based on broker valuations, TORM's fleet excluding finance lease vessels had a market value of USD 1,145 million as of 31 December 2012. In accordance with IFRS, TORM estimates the fleet's total long-term earning potential each quarter based on discounted future cash flows. The estimated value of the fleet as of 31 December 2012 supports the carrying amount.
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As of 31 December 2012, net interest-bearing debt amounted to USD 1,868 million.
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As of 31 December 2012, equity amounted to USD 267 million (DKK 1,513 million), corresponding to USD 0.4 per share (DKK 2.1) excluding treasury shares, resulting in an equity ratio of 11%.
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As of 31 December 2012, 8% of the total earning days in the Tanker Division for 2013 were covered at a rate of USD/day 15,126 and 66% of the total earning days in the Bulk Division at USD/day 13,155.
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For the full year 2013, TORM forecasts a loss before tax of USD 100-150 million before potential vessel sales and impairment charges. TORM expects to remain in compliance with the financial covenants for 2013. In addition, TORM expects to be operational cash flow positive after interest payment. The uncertainties and sensitivities about freight rates and asset prices may have an effect on the Company's compliance with the financial covenants. As 24,676 earning days are uncovered at year-end 2012, a change in freight rates of USD/day 1,000 would impact profit before tax by USD 25 million.
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Announcement no. 4 / 13 March 2013 | Annual Report 2012 | Page 1 of 4 |
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The Board of Directors proposes that no dividend be distributed for 2012.
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Teleconference
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Contact TORM A/S
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TORM will be holding a teleconference for financial analysts and investors at 15:00 Danish time today. Please call 10 minutes before the conference is due to start on +45 3271 4607 (from Europe) or +1 887 491 0064 (from the USA). The presentation documents can be downloaded from TORM's website.
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Tuborg Havnevej 18, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark
Tel.: +45 39 17 92 00 / Fax: +45 39 17 93 93
www.torm.com
Jacob Meldgaard, CEO, tel.: +45 39 17 92 00
Roland M. Andersen, CFO, tel.: +45 39 17 92 00
Christian Søgaard-Christensen, IR, tel.: +45 30 76 12 88
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Announcement no. 4 / 13 March 2013 | Annual Report 2012 | Page 2 of 4 |
Five year key figures
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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INCOME STATEMENT (USD million)
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Revenue
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1,121 | 1,305 | 856 | 862 | 1,184 | |||||||||||||||
Time charter equivalent earnings (TCE)
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466 | 644 | 561 | 633 | 906 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit
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-93 | 81 | 180 | 243 | 538 | |||||||||||||||
EBITDA
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-195 | -44 | 97 | 203 | 572 | |||||||||||||||
Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT)
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-449 | -389 | -80 | 50 | 446 | |||||||||||||||
Financial items
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-131 | -63 | -57 | -69 | -86 | |||||||||||||||
Profit/(loss) before tax
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-579 | -451 | -136 | -19 | 360 | |||||||||||||||
Net profit/(loss) for the year
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-581 | -453 | -135 | -17 | 361 | |||||||||||||||
Net profit/(loss) for the year excl. impairment charge & restructuring effects
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-255 | -253 | -100 | 3 | 361 | |||||||||||||||
BALANCE SHEET (USD million)
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Non-current assets
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1,971 | 2,410 | 2,984 | 2,944 | 2,913 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets
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2,355 | 2,779 | 3,286 | 3,227 | 3,317 | |||||||||||||||
Equity
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267 | 644 | 1,115 | 1,247 | 1,279 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities
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2,088 | 2,135 | 2,171 | 1,981 | 2,038 | |||||||||||||||
Invested capital
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2,123 | 2,425 | 2,987 | 2,926 | 2,822 | |||||||||||||||
Net interest bearing debt
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1,868 | 1,787 | 1,875 | 1,683 | 1,550 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents
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28 | 86 | 120 | 122 | 168 | |||||||||||||||
CASH FLOW (USD million)
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From operating activities
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-100 | -75 | -1 | 116 | 385 | |||||||||||||||
From investing activities
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0 | 168 | -187 | -199 | -262 | |||||||||||||||
thereof investment in tangible fixed assets
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-59 | -118 | -254 | -289 | -378 | |||||||||||||||
From financing activities
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42 | -128 | 186 | 37 | -59 | |||||||||||||||
Total net cash flow
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-57 | -34 | -2 | -46 | 63 | |||||||||||||||
KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES *)
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Gross margins:
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TCE
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41.5 | % | 49.4 | % | 65.5 | % | 73.4 | % | 76.5 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit
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-8.3 | % | 6.2 | % | 21.0 | % | 28.2 | % | 45.4 | % | ||||||||||
EBITDA
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-17.3 | % | -3.4 | % | 11.3 | % | 23.5 | % | 48.3 | % | ||||||||||
Operating profit
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-40.0 | % | -29.8 | % | -9.3 | % | 5.8 | % | 37.7 | % | ||||||||||
Return on Equity (RoE)
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-127.4 | % | -51.5 | % | -11.4 | % | -1.3 | % | 30.6 | % | ||||||||||
Return on Invested Capital (RoIC) **)
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-19.7 | % | -14.4 | % | -2.7 | % | 1.7 | % | 16.4 | % | ||||||||||
Equity ratio
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11.4 | % | 23.2 | % | 33.9 | % | 38.6 | % | 38.6 | % | ||||||||||
Exchange rate DKK/USD, end of period
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5.66 | 5.75 | 5.61 | 5.19 | 5.28 | |||||||||||||||
Exchange rate DKK/USD, average
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5.79 | 5.36 | 5.62 | 5.36 | 5.09 | |||||||||||||||
SHARE RELATED KEY FIGURES *)
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Earnings/(loss) per share, EPS (USD)
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-3.3 | -6.5 | -2.0 | -0.3 | 5.2 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share, EPS (USD)
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-3.3 | -6.5 | -2.0 | -0.3 | 5.2 | |||||||||||||||
Cash flow per share, CFPS (USD)
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-0.6 | -1.1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 5.6 | |||||||||||||||
Proposed dividend per share (USD) ***)
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0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.76 | |||||||||||||||
Proposed dividend per share (DKK)
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0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | |||||||||||||||
Extraordinary dividend per share (DKK)
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0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 | |||||||||||||||
Share price in DKK, end of period (per share of DKK 0.01 each)
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1.7 | 3.7 | 39.7 | 50.7 | 55.5 | |||||||||||||||
Number of shares, end of period (million)
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728.0 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | |||||||||||||||
Number of shares (excl. treasury shares), average (million)
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178.2 | 69.5 | 69.3 | 69.2 | 69.2 |
Announcement no. 4 / 13 March 2013 | Annual Report 2012 | Page 3 of 4 |
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About TORM
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Safe Harbor statements as to the future
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Announcement no. 4 / 13 March 2013 | Annual Report 2012 | Page 4 of 4 |