# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001604481
**File Stem:** 0001604481-26-000004
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001604481-26-000004.hdr.sgml**: 20260421

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001604481-26-000004

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 20-F

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 225

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260421

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260420

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CMB.TECH NV
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001604481
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** C9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 20-F
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36810
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26876294

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** DE GERLACHEKAAI 20
- **CITY:** ANTWERP
- **STATE:** C9
- **ZIP:** 2000
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 32-3-247-44-11

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** DE GERLACHEKAAI 20
- **CITY:** ANTWERP
- **STATE:** C9
- **ZIP:** 2000

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Euronav NV
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20240705

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CMB.TECH NV
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20240705

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Euronav NV
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20140402

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 20-F**

**(Mark One)**

[ ] REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

**OR**

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| [X] | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
| | For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 |

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**OR**

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

**OR**

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| [ ] | SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
| | Date of event requiring this shell company report |
| | For the transition period from _________________ to _________________ |

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Commission file number **001-36810**

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| **CMB.TECH NV** |
| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |

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(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

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| **Belgium** |
| (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |

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| **De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |

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| **Ludovic Saverys Ludovic.Saverys@cmb.tech Tel: +32 3 247 59 11**<br> **De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium** |
| (Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile, and address of Company Contact Person) |

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act.

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| Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Ordinary Shares, no par value** | **CMBT** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act.

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| **NONE** |
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Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.

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| **NONE** |
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Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report.

**315,977,647 Ordinary Shares (of which 25,807,878 are Treasury Shares), no par value**

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes <u>X</u> No 

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  No <u>X</u>

Note – Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those Sections.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes <u>X</u> No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes <u>X</u> No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or an emerging growth company.. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer","accelerated filer", and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ⌧ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;† The term "new or revised financial accounting standard" refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report: ⌧

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to

§240.10D-1(b). ☐

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Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

 U.S. GAAP

<u>X</u> International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board

 Other

If "Other" has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow:

  Item 17  Item 18

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  No <u>X</u>

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| <u>[ITEM 1.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_22)</u> | <u>[IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_22)</u> | <u>[1](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_22)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 2.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_25)</u> | <u>[OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_25)</u> | <u>[1](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_25)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 3.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_28)</u> | <u>[KEY INFORMATION](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_28)</u> | <u>[1](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_28)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 4.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_55)</u> | <u>[INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_55)</u> | <u>[29](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_55)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 4A.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_160)</u> | <u>[UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_160)</u> | <u>[68](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_160)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 5.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_163)</u> | <u>[OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_163)</u> | <u>[69](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_163)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 6.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_271)</u> | <u>[DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_271)</u> | <u>[99](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_271)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 7.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_295)</u> | <u>[MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_295)</u> | <u>[106](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_295)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 8.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_298)</u> | <u>[FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_298)</u> | <u>[107](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_298)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 9.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_301)</u> | <u>[OFFER AND THE LISTING](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_301)</u> | <u>[108](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_301)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 10.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_304)</u> | <u>[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_304)</u> | <u>[110](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_304)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 11.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_346)</u> | <u>[QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_346)</u> | <u>[133](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_346)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 12.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_349)</u> | <u>[DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_349)</u> | <u>[134](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_349)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 13.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_361)</u> | <u>[DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_361)</u> | <u>[135](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_361)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 14.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_364)</u> | <u>[MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_364)</u> | <u>[135](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_364)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 15.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_367)</u> | <u>[CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_367)</u> | <u>[135](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_367)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_382)</u> | <u>[\[RESERVED\]](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_382)</u> | <u>[137](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_382)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16A.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_385)</u> | <u>[AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_385)</u> | <u>[137](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_385)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16B.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_388)</u> | <u>[CODE OF ETHICS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_388)</u> | <u>[137](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_388)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16C.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_391)</u> | <u>[PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_391)</u> | <u>[138](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_391)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16D.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_394)</u> | <u>[EXEMPTIONS FROM LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_394)</u> | <u>[139](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_394)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16E.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_577)</u> | <u>[PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_577)</u> | <u>[143](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_397)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16F.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_400)</u> | <u>[CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_400)</u> | <u>[139](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_400)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16G.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_403)</u> | <u>[CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_403)</u> | <u>[139](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_403)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16H.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_406)</u> | <u>[MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_406)</u> | <u>[140](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_406)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16I.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_409)</u>  | <u>[DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_409)</u> | <u>[145](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_409)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16J.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_412)</u>  | <u>[INSIDER TRADING POLICIES](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_412)</u> | <u>[145](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_412)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16K.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_415)</u>  | <u>[CYBERSECURITY](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_415)</u> | <u>[145](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_415)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 17.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_421)</u> | <u>[FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_421)</u> | <u>[144](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_421)</u> |

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| <u>[ITEM 18.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_424)</u> | <u>[FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_424)</u> | <u>[144](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_424)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 19.](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_427)</u> | <u>[EXHIBITS](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_427)</u> | <u>[145](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_427)</u> |

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**CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

Matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

We desire to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this cautionary statement in connection therewith. This report and any other written or oral statements made by us or on our behalf may include forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance, and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. When used in this document, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "seek", "plan," "target," "project," "potential", "continue", "contemplate", "possible", "likely," "may," "might", "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions, terms, or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about the business and our future financial results and readers should not place undue reliance on them. The forward-looking statements in this report are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to important factors and matters discussed elsewhere in this report, and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, important factors that, in our view, could cause our actual results and developments to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

–general economic, financial and market conditions, including inflation, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and the availability and cost of capital;

–conditions in the maritime, shipping and offshore markets in which we operate, including fluctuations in charter rates, spot rates, vessel values, residual values and steel prices;

–our ability to obtain financing and refinancing on acceptable terms, comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, meet our debt service obligations and manage interest rate and other financial risks;

–our ability to execute our business strategy, including our growth, acquisition, integration, fleet renewal and decarbonization strategies, and to realize the expected benefits of such strategies;

–our operating and capital costs, including fuel, bunker, dry docking, insurance, crew and other vessel operating expenses;

–delays in the delivery of newbuilding vessels, vessel breakdowns, off-hire periods and other operational disruptions;

–litigation, claims, regulatory investigations and other legal proceedings, including climate-related or public-interest claims;

–environmental, social and governance expectations of investors, lenders, customers and other stakeholders, and the costs and risks associated with meeting our related targets and objectives;

–our ability to attract and retain key personnel, including executive officers, shore-based personnel and seafarers;

–cybersecurity risks and the failure or unavailability of our information systems, including as a result of cyberattacks;

–domestic and international geopolitical conditions, including war, terrorism, piracy, sanctions, embargoes, trade restrictions, illicit trade, disruptions in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, and other hostilities or instability affecting global trade and shipping routes;

–shifts in energy demand, including a shift away from oil and other fossil fuels toward alternative energy sources and propulsion technologies, and the risks associated with energy transition, technological change and the availability of alternative fuels and infrastructure;

–compliance with applicable laws, treaties and regulations, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, tax, environmental, emissions, safety and other governmental requirements, and the costs associated therewith;

–reputational risks and changes in stakeholder perception relating to our business, strategy or industry;

–the ability of our counterparties to perform their obligations to us, including under charters, shipbuilding contracts, financing arrangements and other commercial agreements;

–the adequacy, availability and cost of insurance coverage;

–our incorporation under the laws of Belgium, the rights of our shareholders and the ability of shareholders to enforce judgments against us;

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–the treatment of the company as a passive foreign investment company for U.S. tax purposes;

–the ability of our subsidiaries to declare or pay dividends; and

–losses arising from derivative instruments.

These factors should be read together with the more detailed discussion of risks set forth under "Item 3.D. Risk Factors", "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" and elsewhere in this annual report. The factors described above and the other risk factors described in this annual report and in the reports we furnish or file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could adversely affect our results.

Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, us. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this annual report. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results and developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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**PART I**

 **ITEM 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KEY INFORMATION**

Throughout this report, all references to "CMB.TECH", the "Company", "we", "our", and "us" refer to CMB.TECH NV and its subsidiaries and all references to "CMB.TECH NV" refer to CMB.TECH NV and not to its subsidiaries". Unless otherwise indicated, all references to "U.S. dollars", "USD", "dollars", "US$" and "$" in this annual report are to the lawful currency of the United States of America and references to "Euro", "EUR", and "€" are to the lawful currency of Belgium.

We operate our vessels through our subsidiaries under the trade names Euronav, Bocimar, Bochem, Delphis and Windcat. As such, throughout this report, references to our (i) "Euronav fleet" refer to our crude oil tanker fleet, (ii) "Bocimar fleet" refer to our dry bulk fleet, (iii) "Bochem fleet" refer our chemical tanker fleet, (iv) "Delphis fleet" refer to our container vessel fleet, and (v) "Windcat fleet" refer to our offshore wind vessel fleet. References to "our fleet" encompass all of our owned and operated vessels.

We refer to our "U.S. Shares" as those ordinary shares that are reflected in the U.S. component of our share register, or the U.S. Register, that is maintained by Computershare Trust Company N.A., or Computershare, our U.S. transfer agent and registrar, and are formatted for trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE. The U.S. Shares are identified by CUSIP B38564108. We refer to our "Belgian Shares" as those ordinary shares that are reflected in the Belgian component of our share register, or the Belgian Register, that is maintained by De Interprofessionele Effectendeposito- en Girokas (CIK) NV (acting under the commercial name Euroclear Belgium), or Euroclear Belgium, our agent, and are formatted for trading on Euronext Brussels. The Belgian Shares are identified by ISIN BE0003816338. We refer to our "Norwegian Shares" as those ordinary shares that are registered in the VPS and trade on Euronext Oslo. Our Norwegian shares are identified by ISIN BE0003816338. Our U.S. Shares, Belgian Shares and our Norwegian Shares taken together are collectively referred to as our "ordinary shares." For further discussion of the maintenance of our share register, please see "Item 10. Additional Information —B. Memorandum and Coordinated Articles of Association—Share Register."

**A.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **[Reserved]**

**B.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Capitalization and Indebtedness**

Not applicable

**C.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds**

Not applicable.

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**D.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Risk Factors**

**Summary**

Below is a summary of the principal risks facing our business and that may adversely affect our results of operations and our financial condition.

**Risks Related to Our Business**

–potential disruption of shipping operations due to market cycles, geopolitical conflicts, environmental factors and regulatory changes may adversely affect our earnings and available cash flow;

–political developments in the U.S. could directly impact the shipping industry and our business;

–we derive a substantial portion of our revenue from a limited number of customers and the loss of anyone of these customers could result in a significant loss of revenues and cash flow;

–to a large extent, we depend on spot charterers, and any decreases in spot charter rates in the future may adversely affect our earnings and ability to pay dividends, if any;

–we continuously evaluate potential transactions that we believe will be accretive to earnings, enhance shareholder value or are in our best interests, and such activities could have a material adverse effect on our business;

–our business is affected by macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, market volatility, economic uncertainty and supply chain constraints;

–general market conditions, including the market for fuel oil and hydrogen and ammonia engine and fuel technology, and, specifically for our vessels:, the fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values;

–the state of the global financial markets which may adversely impact the availability to us of additional financing and refinancing at rates and on terms acceptable to us, as well as our ability to obtain such, or to comply with the restrictive and other covenants in our financing arrangements, or to obtain hedging instruments at reasonable costs;

–our ability to generate cash to meet our debt service and other obligations;

–our dependence on key personnel and the availability of skilled workers, including seafarers and the related labor costs;

–any failure to protect our information systems against security breaches or the failure or unavailability of these systems for a significant period of time, for reasons such as a cyber-attack which may disrupt our business operations;

–we are subject to certain risks with respect to our counterparties and failure of our counterparties to meet their obligations could cause us to suffer losses or negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows;

–general domestic and international geopolitical conditions including trade tensions between China and the United States, between the European Union & the United States and Russia, the numerous attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, trade wars and disagreements between oil producing countries, including illicit oil trades;

–a shift in consumer demand from oil towards other energy sources may have a material effect on our business;

–international sanctions, embargoes, import and export restrictions, nationalizations, piracy, terrorist attacks and armed conflicts, including those taken in connection with the recent conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel, the U.S. and Iran;

–any non-compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 or the FCPA, or other applicable regulations relating to bribery;

–potential disruption of shipping routes due to war including the developments in the Red Sea, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, accidents, environmental factors, political events, public health threats, international hostilities including the ongoing developments in the Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, acts by terrorists or acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels; and

–failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us.

**Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters**

–we are subject to complex laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations that can increase our costs and liability exposure and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition; and

–changes in laws, treaties or regulations, including but not limited to any new environmental regulations and restrictions, whether at a global level stipulated by the IMO, and/or imposed by regional or national authorities such as the European Union, or EU, or individual countries.

–we are subject to litigation risks in connection with our takeover of and merger with Golden Ocean.

**Risks Related to Tax Matters**

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–treatment of the company as a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, by U.S. tax authorities; and

–changes in tax regulations from other countries we are involved with due to our global trade may affect our business and future operations.

**Risks Related to Investment in our Ordinary Shares**

–the price of our ordinary shares has fluctuated in the past, has been volatile and may be volatile in the future, and future sales of our ordinary shares could cause the market price of our ordinary shares to decline, and as a result, investors in our ordinary shares could incur substantial losses;

–our incorporation under the laws of Belgium and the different rights to relief that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States; and

–the inability of our Supervisory Board to declare or pay dividends, if any.

Investing in our securities involves risk. We expect to be exposed to some or all of the risks described below in our future operations. Risks to us include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described below. Any of the risk factors described below could affect our business operations and have a material adverse effect on our business activities, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, capacity to distribute dividends and cause the value of our shares to decline. Moreover, if and to the extent that any of the risks described below materialize, they may occur in combination with other risks which would compound the adverse effect of such risks on our business activities, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Investors in our securities could lose all or part of their investment. It is advised to carefully consider the following information in conjunction with the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this document. The sequence in which the risk factors are presented below is not indicative of their likelihood of occurrence or of the potential magnitude of their financial consequence.

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**<u>Risks Related to our Business</u>**

**Potential disruption of shipping operations due to market cycles, geopolitical conflicts, environmental factors and regulatory changes may adversely affect our earnings and available cash flow.**

The shipping industry is cyclical and volatile, leading to fluctuations in charter rates, vessel values, earnings and available cash flow across different shipping segments. The industry is subject to both short- and long-term market disruptions, which may materially impact our profitability, liquidity and operational planning.

Across crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, dry bulk carriers, container vessels, offshore energy vessels (including CSOVs and CTVs) and port vessels, market conditions continue to be driven by changing supply and demand dynamics, shifts in global trade flows and broader macroeconomic factors. We therefore expect continued variability in charter rates across vessel classes, which may impact our short- and medium-term cash flows.

Fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values are influenced by factors beyond our control, including changes in supply and demand for shipping capacity, shipbuilding and recycling activity, financing conditions, fuel prices and regulatory developments. The carrying values of our vessels may not reflect current fair market values, as second-hand prices can change rapidly with market cycles, replacement costs and compliance requirements.

We evaluate the carrying amounts of our vessels to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment review is required. The assessment of impairment requires us to project future cash flows, considering vessel values, freight rates, discount rates, residual values and asset lifespan estimates. Many of these factors are historically volatile and adverse market conditions could lead to impairment losses, impacting our financial performance. In addition, if a vessel is sold below book value, we could incur financial losses that may negatively affect our results.

In general, the factors affecting supply and demand in the shipping industry and the nature, timing and degree of changes in industry conditions are unpredictable and outside our control. A worsening of global economic conditions could cause charter rates to decline, affecting our ability to secure profitable employment for our vessels. Any renewal or replacement charters may not be sufficient to ensure financial stability.

**The main factors that influence demand for shipping capacity include:**

–Global energy demand and commodity trade, including the demand for alternative energy resources, affecting the need for crude oil tankers, chemical tankers and bulk carriers.

–Containerized trade flows, driven by industrial production, e-commerce growth and port congestion levels.

–Expansion of offshore wind and oil and gas projects, influencing the demand for CSOVs and CTVs in renewable offshore energy sectors and oil & gas projects.

–The supply and demand for seaborne transportation of oil, petroleum products, dry bulk commodities and manufactured goods and competition from other shipping companies and other modes of transportation..

–Shifts in energy consumption due to the availability of alternative fuels or changes in the relative cost of oil, gas, hydrogen and renewables.

–Availability of financing and changes in interest rates.

–National policies regarding strategic reserves.

–Geopolitical conflicts and security threats, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the recent military escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, disruptions and security incidents affecting shipping in and around the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, vessel attacks in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and East Africa and rising tensions in the South China Sea.

–Sanctions, embargoes and trade restrictions, the imposition of tariffs and fees, including measures against Russia, Iran and Venezuela impacting crude oil and refined product transport.

–Global and regional economic developments, including recession risks, inflationary pressures and disruptions in global shipping corridors.

–Currency exchange fluctuations, particularly USD volatility, impacting trade balances and bunker fuel prices.

–Changes in seaborne trade patterns, including shifts in commodity sourcing and supply chain realignments following geopolitical disputes and trade wars.

–Evolving regulatory requirements, such as the IMO's evolving GHG measures (including development of the IMO "net-zero" framework), EU carbon pricing (EU ETS for shipping), FuelEU Maritime and ballast water management requirements.

–Environmental and sustainability initiatives, including the global push toward green shipping corridors, alternative fuel adoption and stricter emission standards.

–Cybersecurity threats and digitalisation risks, including potential cyberattacks on vessel navigation and cargo tracking systems.

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**The factors that influence the supply of shipping capacity include:**

–The number of newbuild vessel orders, constrained by shipyard capacity, financing availability and regulatory uncertainty.

–The number of newbuild vessel deliveries.

–The number of vessel casualties.

–Any potential delays in the delivery of newbuilding vessels and/or cancellations of newbuilding orders.

–Availability of financing and interest rates on financing for new vessels and shipping activity.

–The number of vessels under sanctions and hence not able to trade on the mainstream market.

–Developments in international trade, including refinery additions and closures.

–Recycling and scrapping rates, influenced by vessel age, emission compliance costs and second-hand market liquidity.

–Oil and commodity market imbalances, affecting tanker and bulk carrier charter demand.

–The conversion of tankers and bulk carriers to alternative uses, such as floating storage or floating production storage and offloading ("FPSO") retrofitting.

–Business disruptions caused by supply chain bottlenecks, including shipyard delays, component shortages and port congestion.

–The number of vessels laid up, dry-docked or repurposed for non-transport activities (e.g., storage or offshore supply duties).

–Decarbonisation uncertainty and regulatory uncertainty and timing, as shipowners hesitate to order new tonnage amid evolving IMO and EU emissions policies.

**We anticipate that future demand for our fleet will depend on:**

–Global economic growth rates and industrial production trends.

–Seasonal and regional fluctuations in demand, including winter fuel consumption spikes and summer dry bulk trade flows.

–Fleet expansion strategies across global shipping segments.

–Evolving energy policies and decarbonisation regulation, shaping demand for conventional fuel transport and offshore wind support vessels.

Given the current backlog of new ship orders, concentrated in certain segments, the global fleet capacity is expected to grow, creating potential overcapacity concerns in certain vessel segments. Additionally, macroeconomic uncertainty, volatile interest rates and geopolitical disruptions could dampen trade demand across multiple shipping sectors.

The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, combined with inflationary pressures and supply-chain fragility, have created additional risks in certain regions where we operate. In addition, the recent military escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States has materially increased risks in the Arabian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz. These developments have contributed to traffic disruption, vessel delays, higher war-risk premiums, increased insurance and security costs, tighter underwriting conditions and greater uncertainty regarding the availability of safe passage for commercial shipping. Commercial shipping in the area has faced delays, damage risk and, at times, effective traffic interruption, while war-risk premiums have risen sharply and some insurers have tightened or reconsidered coverage. Any continuation or further escalation could delay voyages, require rerouting or waiting time, increase crew-safety concerns and repatriation costs, disrupt global oil and LNG flows and materially raise insurance, security and operating costs, adversely affecting freight markets, fleet utilization, liquidity and cash flows. Continued sanctions on Russia, restrictions on maritime oil trade and attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait have further disrupted energy markets and trade routes, impacting tanker, dry bulk and container shipping patterns.

In addition, U.S. and European authorities have increased enforcement actions aimed at "shadow/dark fleet" activity, including the designation of additional vessels and measures restricting port access and maritime services, as well as actions against enablers in the value chain. These developments may reshape global trade flows, increasing ton-mile demand for certain shipping sectors while increasing compliance, screening and documentation requirements and the risk of delays, detentions, penalties or higher insurance and financing costs.

Furthermore, fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices have created uncertainty in tanker and bulk carrier demand. Periods of low oil prices discourage new exploration and production investments, reducing demand for crude transport. Conversely, high oil prices can suppress consumption, impacting refined product tanker utilization. As the number of jurisdictions imposing sanctions upon Russia grows and/or the nature of sanctions being imposed evolves, the charter rates we are able to obtain could weaken.

Market downturns and demand shocks can create excess shipping capacity, intensifying competition across vessel classes and forcing older, less efficient vessels into lay-up or retirement. Given the volatile nature of global trade, we cannot predict

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future market conditions with certainty. However, continued geopolitical instability, economic shifts and regulatory changes could materially affect our fleet deployment strategies and financial performance.

**Political developments in the U.S. and the policies of the current U.S. presidential administration could directly impact the shipping industry and us.**

The current presidential administration introduced significant shifts in trade policy, energy markets and geopolitical stability, all of which could directly impact the shipping industry. These policy risks include but are not limited to:

–Trade policy and tariffs: following a U.S. Supreme Court decision in February 2026 limiting the use of emergency powers (the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs, the U.S. administration has indicated it may rely on alternative statutory authorities and has announced and, in certain instances, implemented temporary across-the-board tariff measures. For example, the U.S. administration imposed a temporary import duty of 10 percent, subject to limited exceptions, pursuant to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and effective as of February 24, 2026, which remains subject to legal challenge. In addition, on March 11 and March 12, 2026 the United States Trade Representative commenced new Section 301 investigations concerning (i) structural excess capacity and production in certain manufacturing sectors against China, the European Union (EU), Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India; and (ii) against 60 countries related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. These investigations also may result in the imposition of additional tariffs or other restrictions on commerce. These developments increase uncertainty regarding the level, scope, duration and legal durability of U.S. tariffs, which could reduce tanker and container shipping demand, shift supply chains and disrupt traditional trade flows.

–Energy independence policies: the Trump administration has prioritized U.S. energy independence and has taken actions aimed at increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production and expanding LNG export capacity.. This could reduce the demand for imported crude oil and impact tanker utilization rates. Conversely, an increase in U.S. LNG exports to Europe and Asia could boost demand for gas carriers and other trade flows.

–Shifts in foreign policy: foreign policy shifts affecting NATO commitments and relations with China and Middle East tensions, may increase volatility in global trade and energy markets and reduce demand for crude, containerized goods and dry bulk commodities.

–The U.S. administration has pursued significant deregulatory actions in environmental policy, which could affect the pace and direction of decarbonization policies and investment signals relevant to emissions reduction and alternative fuel technologies.

Such shifts may impact seaborne trade patterns, commodity pricing and fuel costs, which in turn will influence charter rates, vessel deployment strategies and shipping route optimization.

As a diversified maritime group, we remain exposed to a broad spectrum of economic, political, regulatory and environmental risks affecting global maritime trade. While we actively manage fleet diversification and market adaptation, external disruptions - including military conflicts, energy transition policies and global trade shifts - could significantly impact our operational performance, revenue generation and long-term financial stability and in turn our share price.

**Conducting business in Venezuela may subject us to legal, regulatory, political and other risks that could have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results.**

Conducting business in Venezuela may subject us to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and/or [nationalization of assets and] economic risks. Venezuela is extremely well endowed with natural resources [such as petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, diamonds and other minerals,] and its economy is heavily dependent on export of natural resources to key trading partners. According to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, 2025 Annual Statistical Bulletin (60th edition), Venezuela had the world's largest proven crude oil reserves in 2024. Political, economic, and geopolitical developments in Venezuela could alter crude oil supply, trade flows, and shipping routes, generating volatility in prices, port disruptions, logistics costs, and insurance costs, among other effects. Following the arrest and extradition of Venezuela's former President Nicolás Maduro in January of 2026, the Trump Administration has indicated a likely shift in U.S. sanctions policy concerning the sale and transportation of Venezuelan oil, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, has subsequently issued general licenses authorizing certain activities and transactions involving Venezuelan-origin oil and the sale of U.S.-origin diluents to Venezuela. Notwithstanding these recent measures, it remains unknown to what extent Venezuelan sanctions will be retained, expanded or otherwise modified by the U.S., or the effect that any such actions or any actions taken by other countries in response will have on us or our industry, but such measures along with continuing political uncertainty could have an adverse effect on our business, financial conditions, and results of operations.

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**We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from a limited number of customers and the loss of any of these customers could result in a significant loss of revenues and cash flow.**

We currently derive a substantial portion of our revenue from a limited number of customers. For the year ended December 31, 2025, FMG International Ltd accounted for 10.22% our total revenues in our marine division. No other customer accounted for more than 5% of our revenues as of such date. All of our charter agreements have fixed terms, but may be terminated early due to certain events, such as a charterer's failure to make charter payments to us because of financial inability, disagreements with us or otherwise.

In addition, a charterer may exercise its right to terminate the charter if, among other things:

–The vessel suffers a total loss or is damaged beyond repair;

–We default on our obligations under the charter, including prolonged periods of vessel off-hire;

–War, sanctions or hostilities significantly disrupt the free trade of the vessel;

–The vessel is requisitioned by any governmental authority; or

–A prolonged force majeure event occurs, such as war, piracy, terrorism, a public health event or political unrest, which prevents the chartering of the vessel, in each case in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective charter.

In addition, the charter payments we receive may be reduced if the vessel does not perform according to certain contractual specifications, such as if average vessel speed falls below the speed we have guaranteed or if the amount of fuel consumed to power the vessel exceeds the guaranteed amount. In addition, certain service contracts (including FSO- and CSOV-related contracts) include or could include performance and availability-based remuneration and may allow for reductions, suspensions or termination in specific circumstances (including prolonged downtime, force majeure or extended maintenance). While some contracts include escalation mechanisms, these may not fully offset actual cost increases.

If any of our charters are terminated, we may be unable to re-deploy the related vessel on terms as favourable to us as our current charters, or at all. We are exposed to changes in the spot market rates associated with the deployment of our vessels. If we are unable to re-deploy a vessel for which the charter has been terminated, we will not receive any revenues from that vessel and we may be required to pay ongoing expenses necessary to maintain the vessel in proper operating condition. Any of these factors may decrease our revenue and cash flows. Further, the loss of any of our charterers, charters or vessels, or a decline in charter hire under any of our charters, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay dividends, if any, to our shareholders.

**To a large extent, we depend on spot charterers and any decreases in spot charter rates in the future may adversely affect our earnings and ability to pay dividends, if any.**

As of December 31, 2025, 136 of our vessels were employed in the spot market (19 Euronav, 102 Bocimar, 2 Bochem, 13 Windcat). Of these vessels, 8 of our Very Large Crude Carrier ("VLCC") tankers were employed in the Tankers International Pool ("TI Pool") and two of our stainless steel chemical tankers were employed in the Stolt Tankers Joint Service pool ("STJS Pool"). 48 of our vessels were employed on long-term charters (8 Euronav, 2 Bocimar, 5 Bochem, 4 Delphis, 29 Windcat). We will be exposed to prevailing charter rates in the different sectors when these vessels' existing charters expire, and to the extent that the counterparties to our fixed-rate charter contracts fail to honour their obligations to us. We will also enter into spot charters in the future. The spot charter market may fluctuate significantly based upon vessel and commodity supply and demand. The successful operation of our vessels in the competitive spot charter market depends on, among other things, obtaining profitable spot charters and minimising, to the extent possible, time spent waiting for charters and time spent travelling in ballast to pick up cargo. When the current charters for our fleet expire or are terminated, it may not be possible to re-charter these vessels at similar rates, or at all, or to secure charters for any vessels we agree to acquire at similarly profitable rates, or at all. As a result, we may have to accept lower rates or experience off-hire time for our vessels, which would adversely impact our revenues, results of operations and financial condition.

Recent consolidation activity in the VLCC segment, including significant fleet acquisitions by market participants, could increase concentration in parts of the VLCC spot market and affect spot rate formation, volatility and pool dynamics.

In general, the spot market is very volatile and there have been and will be periods when spot charter rates decline below the operating cost of vessels. Furthermore, as charter rates for spot charters are fixed for a single voyage which may last up to several weeks, during periods in which spot charter rates are rising, we will generally experience delays in realising the benefits from such increases. If future spot charter rates decline, we may be unable to operate our vessels trading in the spot market profitably, meet our obligations, including payments on indebtedness, or pay dividends, if any, in the future.

**We continuously evaluate potential transactions that we believe will be accretive to earnings, enhance shareholder value or are in our best interests, and our activities in this respect could have a material adverse effect on our business.**

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We continuously evaluate potential transactions, such as business combinations, as well as the acquisition of vessels or related businesses, the expansion of our operations, repayment of existing debt, share repurchases, short-term investments or other transactions, that we believe will be accretive to earnings, enhance shareholder value or are in the best interests of the company. The diversion of management's attention, any delays or difficulties encountered in connection with a potential transaction, the failure to realise any or all of the anticipated benefits of the transaction or the ability to close such transaction within the time periods anticipated may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay dividends to our shareholders.

Potential organisational changes may impact us, potentially resulting in loss of business and the loss of key employees or declines in employee productivity. Uncertainties associated with any senior management transitions could lead to concerns from current and potential third parties with whom we do business, any of which could hurt our business prospects. Turnover in key leadership positions within the company, or any failure to successfully integrate key new hires or promoted employees, may adversely impact our ability to manage the company efficiently and effectively, could be disruptive and distracting to management and may lead to additional departures of existing personnel, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial results and internal controls over financial reporting.

**Our business is affected by macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, market volatility, economic uncertainty and supply chain constraints.**

Various macroeconomic factors could adversely affect our business, operational results and financial condition, including fluctuations in inflation, interest rates and global economic uncertainty. These factors, coupled with disruptions in supply chains and capital markets, create challenges across the crude oil, chemical, dry bulk, container and offshore support shipping segments in which we operate.

For instance, inflation has increased our labour costs, particularly through higher wages for seafarers, port workers and specialised crew members, and has resulted in higher interest rates and increased operating expenses across our fleet. Rising costs of ship maintenance, spare parts, fuel and insurance premiums have placed additional financial pressure on our operations. Supply chain constraints, including delays in obtaining critical vessel components, port congestion and shipyard backlogs, have further exacerbated inflationary trends. If these conditions persist, they could have a negative impact on our fleet operations, asset values and charter market dynamics.

Increased inflation and commodity price volatility—particularly in fuel, spare parts and logistics costs—have raised our operating expenses. Our company does not currently use financial derivatives to hedge against commodity price volatility and we rely on market-driven pricing for materials, energy and other operational inputs. While we attempt to include cost escalation clauses in our longer-term transportation contracts to pass fuel and operational cost increases onto customers, we cannot guarantee that all such costs will be fully recoverable. If we are unable to effectively mitigate these rising expenses through contractual pricing mechanisms or increased freight rates, our profitability and operating margins could be negatively affected.

As global trade continues to adjust to geopolitical tensions, environmental constraints, and new regulatory requirements, we anticipate continued disruptions, shifts in regional demand and fluctuations in charter rates across all segments of our fleet, including oil and chemical transport, bulk commodities, containerized cargo, offshore wind support, and harbor services.

Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, rising costs and geopolitical instability will continue to impact fleet operations, shipping demand and financial performance across our diversified shipping activities. While we actively seek to mitigate these risks through fleet diversification, contract optimisation and operational efficiency, external factors—including inflation, trade policy shifts and evolving security threats— remain beyond our direct control and could materially affect our business.

**Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders and other market participants with respect to our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies may impose additional costs on us or expose us to additional risks.** 

Companies across all industries are facing increasing scrutiny relating to their ESG policies. Investor advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds, lenders and other market participants are increasingly focused on ESG practices, especially as they relate to the environment, health and safety, diversity, labour conditions and human rights in recent years, and have placed increasing importance on the implications and social costs of their investments.

In recent years, U.S. regulators increased attention on climate and ESG disclosures, including the SEC's creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force in 2021 and the SEC's adoption on March 6, 2024 of final climate-related disclosure rules. However, the SEC stayed the effectiveness of those rules pending judicial review, and in February 2025 the Acting SEC Chair directed staff to seek a pause in the litigation. In March 2025, the SEC voted to end its defense of the climate

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disclosure rules, and the consolidated litigation has subsequently been held in abeyance. As a result, the timing, scope and content of any U.S. SEC climate-disclosure requirements remain uncertain.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, expectations and requirements relating to ESG disclosure continue to evolve globally, including through the EU's sustainability reporting regime and other national or sub-national initiatives, which may increase reporting complexity, costs and scrutiny.

Failure to meet evolving investor, lender or stakeholder expectations regarding ESG matters, regardless of whether there is a legal requirement to do so, may damage such a company's reputation or stock price, resulting in direct or indirect material and adverse effects on our business and financial condition.

Shareholder proposals and engagement on environmental and climate-related matters have increased in recent years, and we may face pressure to enhance our sustainability practices, reduce emissions and strengthen ESG governance and reporting. This may require additional procedures, standards and resources, and if we do not meet applicable expectations our business and/or access to capital could be adversely affected, particularly given our exposure to crude oil transportation.

Certain investors and lenders may also exclude companies with fossil fuel-related exposure from their portfolios, which could reduce the availability of debt and equity financing and increase our cost of capital. If we are unable to access financing on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be unable to execute our strategy, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and ability to service indebtedness.

From time to time, we may set and publicly communicate ESG targets and commitments, including relating to decarbonisation. Such targets and related disclosures involve assumptions and evolving methodologies and may be subject to uncertainty and misinterpretation. If we fail to achieve our goals, or if our ESG disclosures are alleged to be inaccurate or misleading, we could face reputational harm, litigation or regulatory scrutiny and our access to capital could be adversely affected.

Finally, ESG ratings providers and other third parties may evaluate us using methodologies that differ and may change over time. Unfavorable ratings or activism directed at limiting funding for companies with fossil fuel-related exposure could increase negative investor sentiment and adversely affect our access to, and cost of, capital.

**Servicing our current or future indebtedness limits funds available for other purposes and if we cannot service our debt, we may lose our vessels.**

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our total indebtedness was $5,562.9 million and $2,622.3 million respectively, and we expect to incur additional indebtedness as we further expand our fleet. Borrowings under our credit facilities are secured by our vessels and certain of our and our vessel-owning subsidiaries' bank accounts and if we cannot service our debt, we may lose our vessels or certain of our pledged accounts. Borrowings under our credit facilities and other debt agreements require us to dedicate a part of our cash flow from operations to paying interest and principal on our indebtedness. These payments limit funds available for working capital, capital expenditures and other purposes, including further equity or debt financing in the future.

Amounts borrowed under the credit facilities bear interest at variable rates. Increases in prevailing rates could increase the amounts that we would have to pay to our lenders, even though the outstanding principal amount remains the same and our net income and cash flows would decrease. We expect our earnings and cash flow to vary from year to year due to the cyclical nature of the shipping markets in which we operate. If we do not generate or reserve enough cash flow from operations to enable us to satisfy our short-term or medium- to long-term liquidity requirements or to otherwise satisfy our debt obligations, we may have to undertake alternative financing plans, which could dilute shareholders or negatively impact our financial results.

However, these alternative financing plans, if necessary, may not be sufficient to allow us to meet our debt obligations. If we are unable to meet our debt obligations or if some other default occurs under our credit facilities, our lenders could elect to declare that our debt, totally or partially, together with accrued interest and fees, to be immediately due and payable and proceed against the collateral vessels securing that debt even though the majority of the proceeds used to purchase the collateral vessels did not come from our credit facilities.

Our agreements governing our indebtedness also impose certain operating and financial restrictions on us, mainly to ensure that the market value of the mortgaged vessel under the applicable credit facility does not fall below a certain percentage of the outstanding amount of the loan, which we refer to as the asset coverage ratio, which means that the facility size of the vessel loans can be reduced if the value of the collateralized vessels falls under a certain percentage of the outstanding amount under that loan, as a result of which a repayment in the same amount may be required. In addition, certain of our credit facilities will require us to satisfy certain financial covenants, which require us to, among other things, to maintain:

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–An amount of current assets, which may include undrawn amount of any committed revolving credit facilities and credit lines having a maturity of more than one year, that, on a consolidated basis, exceeds our current liabilities;

–An aggregate amount of cash, cash equivalents and available aggregate undrawn amounts of any committed loan of at least $50.0 million or 5% of our total indebtedness (excluding guarantees), depending on the applicable loan facility, whichever is greater;

–An aggregate cash balance of at least $30.0 million; and

–A ratio of value adjusted stockholders' equity to value adjusted total assets of at least 25% on or before December 31, 2025. From January 2026 until December 31, 2026, the ratio must be maintained at a minimum of 27.5%. At any time thereafter, the ratio must be maintained at a minimum of 30%.

Our Nordic bond, which matures in September 2026, still has the following covenant in place: A ratio of stockholders' equity to total assets of at least 30%.

In general, the operating restrictions that are contained in our credit facilities may prohibit or otherwise limit our ability to, among other things:

–Effect changes in management of our vessels;

–Transfer or sell or otherwise dispose of all or a substantial portion of our assets;

–Declare and pay dividends, if any, if there is or will be, as a result of any dividend, an event of default or breach of a loan covenant; and

–Incur additional indebtedness.

A violation of any such financial covenants or operating restrictions may constitute an event of default, which, unless cured within the grace period set forth under the applicable credit facility, or waived or modified by our lenders, provides our lenders with the right to, among other things, require us to post additional collateral, enhance our equity and liquidity, increase our interest payments, pay down our indebtedness to a level where we are in compliance with our loan covenants, sell vessels in our fleet, reclassify our indebtedness as current liabilities and accelerate our indebtedness and foreclose their liens on our vessels and the other assets securing the credit facilities, which would impair our ability to continue to conduct our business. Furthermore, certain of our credit facilities contain a cross-default provision that may be triggered by a default under one of our other credit facilities, or those of our 50%-owned joint ventures.

As a result of the CMB.TECH Enterprises acquisition in 2024 and the acquisition of Golden Ocean Group Limited, or Golden Ocean, in 2025, we have incurred and assumed substantial indebtedness and have become subject to increased operating and financial restrictions. Although the organizational integration of the combined business has substantially progressed, we continue to streamline certain processes, systems, applications and control frameworks across the group, and the larger scale and complexity of our group may require additional management attention, time and expense. These factors may limit our ability to execute our business strategy, reduce our financial flexibility and increase our exposure to refinancing, liquidity and default risks.

As of December 31, 2025, and as of the date of this annual report, we were in compliance with the financial covenants contained and other restrictions in our debt agreements.

We monitor compliance with these covenants continually and consider the risk of default to be low based on current projections and the availability of timely mitigating actions. In the event of a covenant breach, many of our financing agreements also provide grace or remedy periods during which we may take corrective actions to restore compliance. Such corrective actions may include, but are not limited to:

–posting additional collateral;

–partial repaying outstanding debt to reduce leverage;

–infusing equity capital;

–negotiating amendments or temporary waivers with lenders; and

–implementing other measures that would positively influence the ratio.

Failure to take such actions to resolve a breach within the specified cure period or secure a waiver, however, may result in an event of default, potentially leading to debt acceleration, enforcement of security interests, or cross-defaults in other loan agreements or instruments. Consequently, we maintain a forward-looking liquidity forecast, conduct regular stress testing, and closely monitors covenant headroom. Additionally, we actively engage with key financing partners to ensure flexibility in the event of unexpected changes in circumstances.

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Should we fail to identify and resolve any such covenant breach and ensuing default, there would be a substantial negative impact on our ability to borrow funds and on our liquidity and cash flows which in turn would negatively impact our financial condition and performance.

**We depend on our executive officers and key employees, and the loss of their services could, in the short term, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.**

We depend on the efforts, knowledge, skill, reputations and business contacts of our executive officers and other key employees. Accordingly, our success will depend on the continued service of these individuals. There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract and retain such employees on reasonable terms in the future. We may experience departures of senior executive officers and other key employees and we cannot predict the impact that any of their departures would have on our ability to achieve our financial objectives. The loss of the services of any of them could, in the short term, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

**Fluctuating fuel prices may affect our profits.**

The U.S. Energy Information Administration ("EIA") projects that global oil production will continue to exceed consumption in 2026, contributing to rising inventories and potential downward pressure on crude oil prices. In its Short-Term Energy Outlook, the EIA forecasts Brent crude oil prices to average approximately $96 per barrel in 2026, compared with an estimated average of approximately $69 per barrel in 2025, reflecting continued supply growth from non-OPEC producers.

This anticipated supply surplus is largely driven by strong production growth from non-OPEC producers. According to the EIA, U.S. crude oil production remains near record levels and is expected to remain above 13 million barrels per day, supported primarily by continued development in the Permian Basin. The International Energy Agency ("IEA") also notes that additional supply growth is expected from offshore projects in Canada, Brazil, and Guyana, which have expanded production capacity in recent years.

At the same time, structural changes in energy consumption patterns are expected to moderate long-term demand growth. The accelerated adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy—particularly in China and Europe—is expected to reduce oil demand growth in the transportation sector, although this may be partially offset by rising petrochemical and industrial demand. Both the IEA and EIA have noted that these structural changes could gradually reshape the composition of global oil demand over the coming decade.

Unexpected supply disruptions, production decisions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC+, and geopolitical developments continue to have a significant impact on oil prices. While forecasts from the EIA and IEA indicate that supply could exceed demand in 2026, recent geopolitical developments demonstrate the continued sensitivity of oil markets to supply risks.

Fuel remains one of the most significant operating expenses when operating vessels on the spot market under voyage charters. Additionally, regulations such as FuelEU Maritime and the European Union Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") impose additional cost burdens on our operations. Failure to properly align compliance strategies with charterers may negatively impact our financial performance, as these regulatory frameworks require additional administrative planning and financial resources to manage emission-related expenses.

**We rely on our information systems to conduct our business and failure to protect these systems against security breaches could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Additionally, if these systems fail or become unavailable for any significant period of time, our business could be harmed and our operational resilience weakened.**

The safety and security of our vessels and efficient operation of our business, including processing, transmitting and storing electronic and financial information, depend on computer hardware and software systems, which are increasingly vulnerable to security breaches and other disruptions and may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns, hardware or software failures, power outages, computer viruses, cyberattacks, telecommunication failures, user errors or catastrophic events. Our vessels rely on information systems for a significant part of their operations, including navigation, provision of services, propulsion, machinery management, power control, communications and cargo management. A disruption to the information system of any of our vessels could lead to, among other things, incorrect routing,, loss of navigational control, collision, grounding and propulsion failure.

Beyond our vessels, we experience threats to our data and systems, including malware and computer virus attacks, internet network scans, systems failures and disruptions. A cyberattack that bypasses our information technology security systems, causing an IT security breach, could lead to a material disruption of our information technology and operational technology systems and adversely impact our daily operations and cause the loss of sensitive information, including our own proprietary information and that of our customers, suppliers and employees, including personal data. Such losses could harm our reputation and result in competitive

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disadvantages, litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, lost revenues, additional costs and liability. While we devote substantial resources to maintaining adequate levels of cybersecurity, our resources and technical sophistication may not be adequate to prevent all types of cyberattacks. As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, and as tools and resources become more readily available to malicious third parties, there can be no guarantee that our actions, security measures and controls designed to prevent, detect or respond to intrusion, to limit access to data, to prevent destruction or alteration of data or to limit the negative impact from such attacks, can provide absolute security against compromise. As of the date of this annual report, we have not experienced any material cybersecurity incident which would be disclosable under Belgian, European or SEC guidelines.

We rely on industry accepted security and control frameworks and technology to securely maintain confidential and proprietary information and personal data maintained on our information systems. However, these measures and technology may not adequately prevent security breaches. In addition, the unavailability of the information systems or the failure of these systems to perform as anticipated for any reason could disrupt our business and could result in decreased performance and increased operating costs, causing our business and results of operations to suffer. Any significant interruption or failure of our information systems or any significant breach of security could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as our cash flows. Furthermore, as from May 25, 2018, data breaches on personal data as defined in the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679, could lead to administrative fines up to EUR 20 million or up to 4% of the total worldwide annual turnover of the company, whichever is higher.

Furthermore, cybersecurity continues to be a key priority for regulators around the world, and some jurisdictions, namely the United States have enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals or the general investing public of data security breaches involving certain types of personal data. If we fail to comply with the relevant laws and regulations, we could suffer financial losses, a disruption of our businesses, liability to investors, regulatory intervention or reputational damage. In Europe, the Network and Information Security Directive 2 ("NIS2") introduces stricter obligations for companies in critical sectors, including transport, energy and manufacturing, requiring us to enhance cybersecurity risk management, implement stricter access controls, ensure supply chain security and report cyber incidents within 24 hours. Non-compliance with NIS2 could result in regulatory fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover, operational disruptions, reputational damage and increased legal liabilities, particularly if a cyberattack compromises vessel navigation, industrial hydrogen systems or automated fuelling operations. We are actively working to align our cybersecurity framework with NIS2 requirements to mitigate these risks and maintain secure, resilient operations across our shipping and hydrogen industry activities.

For more information on our cybersecurity risk management and strategy, please see "Item 16K. Cybersecurity"

**In the highly competitive international market, we may not be able to compete effectively for charters.**

Our vessels are employed in a highly competitive market that is capital intensive and highly fragmented. Competition arises from other vessel owners, including major oil companies, national oil companies or companies linked to authorities of oil producing or importing countries, as well as independent tanker companies which may all have substantially greater resources than us. Competition for the transportation of crude oil and other petroleum products depends on price, location, size, age, condition, sophistication and the acceptability of the vessel operator to the charterer. Competitors with greater resources could enter and operate larger tanker fleets through consolidations or acquisitions, and may be able to offer more competitive prices and fleets. While ownership of the global tanker fleet remains fragmented, recent consolidation activity in certain segments, particularly the VLCC spot market, may increase concentration and could influence market dynamics and spot rate formation, which may increase volatility and affect our ability to compete effectively for charters.

**We are subject to certain risks with respect to our counterparties and failure of our counterparties to meet their obligations could cause us to suffer losses or negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.**

We have entered into, and may enter in the future, various contracts, including shipbuilding contracts or long-term contracts, credit facilities, insurance agreements, voyage and time charter agreements and other agreements associated with the operation of our vessels. Such agreements subject us to counterparty risks.

We have implemented a comprehensive counterparty risk policy to establish structured processes for assessing, monitoring, mitigating and managing the risk of financial default, regulatory violations and reputational harm. This policy includes a credit limit system that restricts our financial exposure to any single counterparty and incorporates additional risk mitigation measures to ensure financial stability and regulatory compliance.

Counterparty limits are monitored periodically and are assessed based on a comprehensive risk assessment, considering factors such as:

–The financial strength and creditworthiness of the counterparty, including credit ratings where available.

–The counterparty's reputation and historical compliance record.

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–Legal, regulatory and compliance risks, including adherence to international sanction regimes (such as U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), United Kingdom ("U.K.") Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act and the EU Sanctions List).

–The potential risk to earnings and assets arising from counterparty noncompliance with laws, regulations, prescribed practices, internal policies and ethical standards.

Notwithstanding these measures, the ability and willingness of each of our counterparties to perform its payment and other obligations under a contract with us will depend on a number of factors that are beyond our control and may include, among other things, general economic conditions, the condition of the maritime and offshore industries, the overall financial condition of the counterparty, charter rates received for specific types of vessels, the supply and demand for commodities, such as oil, iron ore, coal and grain, work stoppages or other labour disturbances, including as a result of the outbreak of pandemic diseases and various expenses. Should a counterparty fail to honour its obligations under any such contract or attempt to renegotiate our agreements, we could sustain significant losses which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, ability to pay dividends, if any, to holders of our ordinary shares in the amounts anticipated or at all and compliance with covenants in our secured loan agreements.

In addition, in depressed market conditions, our charterers and customers may no longer need a vessel that is currently under charter or contract or may be able to obtain a comparable vessel at lower rates. As a result, charterers and customers may seek to renegotiate the terms of their existing charter agreements or avoid their obligations under those contracts.

As a result of these counterparty risks, we could sustain significant losses which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, as well as our ability to pay dividends, if any, in the future, and comply with covenants in our borrowing facilities.

**Decline of economic conditions throughout the world will impede our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.**

There has historically been a strong link between the development of the world economy and demand for energy, including oil and gas. An extended period of deterioration in the outlook for the world economy could therefore reduce the overall demand for oil and gas and consequently for our shipping services. Such changes could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.

We face risks attendant to changes in economic environments, changes in margins or interest rates, changes in sanctions regimes and trade restrictions imposed by governments especially as implemented in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the recent escalation involving Iran. We also face risk in changing government regulations, and instability in the banking and securities markets around the world, among other factors. Major market disruptions may adversely affect our business or impair our ability to borrow amounts under our credit facilities or any future financial arrangements. In the absence of available financing, we also may be unable to take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures

Continuing concerns over inflation, volatile interest rates, energy costs, geopolitical issues, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, the recent escalation involving Iran and the conflict between Israel and Hamas, trade tensions, such as new tariffs in the United States, and the availability and cost of credit have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the economy and the markets going forward. These factors, combined with volatile oil prices, declining business and consumer confidence, have precipitated fears of a possible economic recession. Domestic and international equity markets continue to experience heightened volatility and turmoil. The weakness in the global economy has caused, and may continue to cause, a decrease in worldwide demand for certain goods and, thus, shipping.

Further escalation in Iran and the Arabian Gulf could further increase global energy prices, inflationary pressures, market volatility and risk aversion, which may adversely affect charter demand, the cost of bunkers, asset values, financing conditions, interest costs and the availability and pricing of debt, trade credit and insurance.

Additionally, significant shifts in U.S. foreign policy and trade policy, particularly concerning the conflict in Ukraine and relations with other nations may contribute to uncertainty. Shifts in U.S. policy regarding the conflict in Ukraine, relations with major trading partners and approaches to international alliances may affect geopolitical stability, sanctions dynamics and trade patterns, which could in turn impact shipping demand, charter rates and our financial condition.

**An economic slowdown or changes in the economic and political environment in the Asia- Pacific region could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.**

We anticipate that a significant number of port calls made by our vessels, including oil tankers, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, container vessels and other specialised ships, will continue to involve loading or discharging operations in ports within the Asia-Pacific region. As a result, any negative changes in economic conditions, trade volumes or industrial activity in any Asia-Pacific country—particularly in China, given rising corporate and sovereign indebtedness, financial

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instability and declining real estate values—may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

We cannot assure you that the Chinese economy will not experience a significant contraction in the future. Furthermore, there remains a risk of broader financial stress in China due to high levels of personal and corporate debt, trade policy uncertainties and increasing protectionist measures. In recent years, China and the United States have implemented increasingly restrictive trade policies, leading to tariff increases and ongoing trade tensions that could impact global shipping demand. In February 2026, U.S. tariff policy uncertainty increased further following a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the use of emergency powers to impose certain broad tariffs, alongside announcements of replacement tariff measures under alternative legal authorities. A decrease in the level of imports to and exports from China, particularly in commodities, chemicals, manufactured goods and containerized cargo, could adversely affect demand for shipping services, thereby impacting our business, operating results and financial condition.

Additionally, China's policies to reduce reliance on foreign energy and raw materials—including its Net Zero 2060 initiative, increased domestic production and supply chain shifts—could reduce demand for bulk transport of fossil fuels, ores and other raw materials. A structural decline in China's commodity imports and exports could materially adversely affect our fleet utilization, revenues and financial condition.

Furthermore, China may adopt measures that favour domestic shipping companies or increase costs for foreign operators (including taxes applicable to non-resident transportation enterprises), and may expand environmental levies affecting certain commodities and emissions-intensive industries. Any such measures could reduce chartering opportunities, affect freight rates and influence long-term contract renewals.

**A shift in consumer demand from oil towards other energy sources may have a material effect on our business.**

In 2025, cash flows generated from charters for vessels operating in the tanker sector of the shipping industry continued to represent an important part of our earnings and cash flow, although our business became more diversified following the expansion of our dry bulk and offshore activities. Adverse developments in the tanker shipping industry could still have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Adverse developments in the tanker business could therefore reduce our ability to meet our payment obligations and maintain our profitability.

The ongoing global energy transition is reshaping demand patterns in the maritime and transportation sectors. A shift from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources such as electricity, natural gas, LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen and ammonia may significantly impact traditional oil transportation markets. Additionally, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and stricter emissions regulations may further reduce demand for oil-based transportation fuels, potentially affecting demand for oil tankers.

While projections differ, recent IEA scenarios indicate that oil demand may peak or flatten around the end of the decade under certain scenarios, while OPEC and other industry participants project oil demand will remain strong well beyond 2040. Regardless of timing, the shift toward renewable and low-carbon energy sources, driven by policy, corporate commitments and decarbonisation targets, is reshaping trade flows and could affect demand for our vessels.

At CMB.TECH, we recognise this structural shift and have positioned ourselves as an early adopter of green fuel technologies, particularly hydrogen and ammonia-based propulsion. Through R&D and investments in dual-fuel and mono-fuel hydrogen and ammonia engines and related solutions, we are adapting to the energy transition. Our diversified fleet, including bulk carriers, chemical tankers, container vessels and hydrogen-powered ships, provides flexibility to navigate evolving market conditions.

**Our involvement in the development of low carbon solutions for shipping, and in particular hydrogen and ammonia powered applications, has introduced us to new risks, such as:** 

–The global clean energy transition may not accelerate as expected, including in the shipping industry;

–Governmental and regulatory focus on a zero-carbon future, including the timing and scope of global measures (such as the IMO's proposed Net-Zero Framework), may be delayed, changed or not adopted as currently envisaged;

–The shipping industry may not adopt hydrogen and ammonia as a primary fuel source for ocean-going vessels or any adoption may take longer than expected;

–Our hydrogen and ammonia engine and fuel technology may not be successfully applied in longer haul routes;

–Continued increases in demand for service vessels in the offshore wind industry may not occur as expected;

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–Partnerships in which we cooperate with third parties may fail; and

–Intellectual property rights owned by the company may be challenged or may expire.

As the global regulatory landscape tightens and industries accelerate the transition toward net-zero emissions, the active participation in the development of sustainable maritime solutions could provide competitive advantages. However, should the transition outpace technological and infrastructure readiness, or if new fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia do not scale as expected, market uncertainties could still impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

**Lack of technological innovation to meet quality and efficiency requirements could reduce our charter hire income and the value of our vessels.**

Our customers and other stakeholders have an increasing focus on quality, safety and compliance across the supply chain, including shipping. Maintaining these standards is critical to our operations. In addition, regulatory requirements relating to energy efficiency and carbon intensity (including the IMO's EEXI/CII measures) and EU decarbonisation measures (including FuelEU Maritime) are increasing the importance of vessel efficiency and emissions performance in chartering decisions and asset values. Any noncompliance either suddenly or over a period of time, on one or more of our vessels[, or an increase in requirements by oil operators above and beyond what we deliver,] may have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Charter hire rates, vessel values and the useful lives of vessels depend on factors such as efficiency, operational flexibility and physical condition. Efficiency includes speed, fuel economy and turnaround time in port. Flexibility includes the ability to access ports and terminals and transit canals and straits. Technological advances—including alternative-fuel propulsion and enhanced energy-efficiency solutions—may result in newer vessels that are materially more efficient or commercially attractive than parts of our fleet. If such vessels gain preference with charterers, we may face lower charter rates, reduced utilization, shorter economic lives and a decline in resale values. This could also limit our ability to contract with top-tier counterparties and increase reliance on lower-rated charterers or lower-priced employment. In addition, investments required to maintain competitiveness and comply with evolving environmental requirements could increase our costs and materially adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and ability to pay dividends, if any.

**Newbuilding projects are subject to risks that could cause delays, cost overruns or cancellation of our newbuilding contracts.**

As of December 31, 2025, we had forty-one vessels under construction. These construction projects are subject to risks of delay or cost overruns inherent in any large construction project from numerous factors, including shortages of equipment, materials or skilled labour, unscheduled delays in the delivery of ordered materials and equipment or shipyard construction, failure of equipment to meet quality and/or performance standards, financial or operating difficulties experienced by equipment vendors or the shipyard, unanticipated actual or purported change orders, inability to obtain required permits or approvals, unanticipated cost increases between order and delivery, design or engineering changes and work stoppages and other labour disputes, public health threats, adverse weather conditions or any other potential events of force majeure. Significant cost overruns or delays could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, failure to complete a project on time may result in the delay of revenue from that vessel.

If for any reason we default under any of our newbuilding contracts, or otherwise fail to take delivery of our newbuilding vessels, we would be prevented from realising potential revenues from such vessels, we could also lose all or a portion of our investment, including any installment payments made, and we could be liable for penalties and damages under such contracts as well as suffer reputational damage. If we already committed to a third party the use of the vessel upon construction completion, then we may breach such commitment and be subject to pay related damages, such as any increased costs the counterparty pays to secure an alternate vessel to use. Approved Time Charter ("TC") contracts could also be jeopardized and cause penalties by late delivery.

In addition, in the event a shipyard does not perform under its contract, we may lose all or part of our investment, which would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

**If our vessels call on ports located in countries or territories that are the subject of sanctions or embargoes, it could lead to monetary fines or other penalties and adversely affect our reputation and the market for our ordinary shares.**

Although none of our owned or operated vessels have called on ports located in countries or territories that are the subject of country-wide or territory-wide comprehensive sanctions and/or embargoes imposed by the U.S. government, the EU, the UK, or other applicable governmental authorities ("Sanctioned Jurisdictions") in violation of sanctions or embargo laws during 2025, and we endeavour to take precautions reasonably designed to mitigate such risks, it is possible that, in the future, our vessels may carry cargo from or call on ports in Sanctioned Jurisdictions on charterers' instructions and/or without our knowledge and consent. Our Charterers and other counterparties could also be involved in sanctioned trade without their

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knowledge and consent, this could have an effect on us being in the line of parties. If such activities result in violation of applicable sanctions or embargo laws, we could be subject to monetary fines, penalties, suspension of our license to operate or other sanctions, and our reputation and the market for our ordinary shares could adversely affected.

Sanctions and embargo regimes vary by jurisdiction, change frequently and may apply to entities owned or controlled by designated persons or entities. Additional countries, territories, persons and entities may become subject to sanctions in the future, requiring ongoing diligence, screening and monitoring. Sanctions enforcement has also increased with respect to the shipping sector, and current or future counterparties may be, or may become, affiliated with sanctioned persons or entities. If sanctions or embargoes require us to terminate contracts, or if we are found to be in violation of applicable restrictions, we could face fines, reputational harm and adverse effects on our results of operations.

Since February 2022, the US, EU and allied nations have imposed a series of escalating economic sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing military actions in Ukraine. These measures have continued to expand through 2025, including with respect to Russia's energy sector, financial institutions, maritime operations and vessels involved in sanctions evasion and "shadow fleet" activities. As of the date of this annual report, the EU has adopted 19 packages of sanctions against Russia, including the 17th package in May 2025, the 18th package in July 2025 and the 19th package in October 2025, each of which included additional restrictions relevant to Russia's energy and maritime sectors.. In parallel, U.S. authorities have intensified maritime-related sanctions enforcement, including actions in January 2025 targeting an unprecedented number of oil-carrying vessels associated with sanctions evasion. The EU and U.S. have also prohibited specified services related to the maritime transport of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, subject to price-cap compliance processes that rely on recordkeeping and attestations, which increase compliance complexity and the risk of exposure through false documentation. While much uncertainty remains, the potential that the EU, in conjunction with the G7, might replace the price cap policy in favor of a full maritime services ban for Russian oil exports may also pose further risks that could adversely affect our business. At the same time, it is unknown whether the United States, and/or the European Union and United Kingdom, will ease, retain, expand, or otherwise further modify the foregoing Russia sanctions due to the impact of the conflict in Iran on global energy markets.

Enforcement has also intensified with respect to Iran-related illicit oil trade, including recent U.S. actions targeting "shadow fleet" vessels involved in transporting Iranian petroleum, increasing the risk of inadvertent exposure through counterparties, documentation and maritime service providers. In addition, the recent armed conflict between the U.S. and Israel, and Iran has caused a de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz and further disruption of trade routes in the Red Sea, which could have significant impacts in the Middle East region, , disrupt global oil and LNG flows and increase security and insurance costs. Indeed, as a result of the conflict in Iran and the resultant volatility in the global oil markets, on March 12, 2026, the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a general license authorizing, through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 11, 2026, the sale, delivery, or offloading of Russian Federation origin crude oil or petroleum products loaded on any vessel on or before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 12, 2026, including vessels previously blocked by OFAC under several existing sanctions programs. Also, on March 20, 2026, OFAC issued a general license authorizing, through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 19, 2026, the sale, delivery, or offloading of Iranian origin crude oil or petroleum products loaded on any vessel on or before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 20, 2026, including vessels previously blocked by OFAC under several existing sanctions programs.

We believe that we were in compliance with all applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations in 2025 and intend to maintain such compliance. However, evolving rules, varying interpretations and reliance on third parties over whom we have limited control increase the risk of inadvertent violations or allegations of non-compliance. Any such violation (or allegation) could result in reputational damage, substantial fines, penalties or other sanctions, and could adversely affect our access to capital markets, our financing arrangements and our relationships with banks, insurers and counterparties, materially adversely affecting our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**Risks related to the technological, regulatory and market aspects in the development, testing and commercialization of hydrogen and ammonia combustion engines and applications could adversely affect our business** 

Our H2 Industry division is engaged in the development, testing and commercialization of mono fuel and dual fuel hydrogen and ammonia combustion engines and applications for various industries, including marine, trucking, ports, mining, rail and power generation. The division is at the forefront of hydrogen-based decarbonisation solutions, but the successful deployment and scaling of these technologies is subject to a variety of technological, regulatory, financial and market-related risks, for example:

–The commercialization of CMB.TECH's dual fuel hydrogen technology through a licensing model, under which third-party partners manufacture, retrofit, install and service applications based on CMB.TECH's technology, creates licensing, compliance, quality control, IP protection and reputational risks. The principal risk in this model lies in the company's dependence on licensees to apply the technology safely, consistently and in compliance with contractual, technical and regulatory requirements.

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–The regulatory framework governing hydrogen- and ammonia-powered vehicles, equipment and vessels continues to evolve and may differ across jurisdictions, creating uncertainties in certification, permitting and compliance requirements, including with respect to safety and crew training; interim IMO guidance for ammonia-fuelled ships has been issued, but further rulemaking and implementation remain ongoing.

–The success of our hydrogen and ammonia solutions depends on market acceptance, economic viability and competition with alternative decarbonisation technologies.

–The capital costs associated with research and development ("R&D"), testing and infrastructure investments create financial exposure and potential delays in achieving profitability.

–Partnerships in which we cooperate with third parties may fail.

–Geopolitical and supply chain risks

Any of the above could have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

**The development, production and distribution of green hydrogen and ammonia bears technological, regulatory and market risks which could adversely affect our business**

Our H2 Infra division is engaged in the development, integration and management of infrastructure for green hydrogen and ammonia production and distribution. This includes projects such as the hydrogen production plant in Namibia, which generates off-grid, pure green hydrogen, the ammonia production plant, which will produce green ammonia, and the ammonia terminal in Namibia, designed to supply ammonia to power deep-sea vessels. These initiatives expose the Company to technological, regulatory, operational, geopolitical and financial risks, including the following:

–Building and operating hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure presents unique technical and logistical challenges that could delay project execution, increase costs or impact operational efficiency.

–The hydrogen and ammonia industry is subject to complex, evolving regulatory frameworks that impact project approvals, safety standards and market access.

–The success of projects of the H2 Infra division depend on the growth and commercial viability of the global hydrogen and ammonia market, including the availability of long-term offtake arrangements and customers' willingness to pay a premium for green molecules; demand development and investment decisions may be slower than expected, as illustrated by recent market reassessments in Namibia-linked green ammonia offtake plans.

–Developing large-scale hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure requires significant capital expenditures and long-term financial commitments.

–Cybersecurity compliance risks.

**Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could result in fines, criminal penalties and an adverse effect on our business.**

We may operate in a number of countries throughout the world, including countries suspected to have a risk of corruption. We are committed to doing business in accordance with applicable anti-corruption laws. We are subject to the risk that we, our service providers, or their respective officers, directors, employees and agents may take actions determined to be in violation of such anti-corruption laws, including the FCPA. Any such violation could result in substantial fines, sanctions, civil and/or criminal penalties, curtailment of operations in certain jurisdictions, and might adversely affect our business, earnings or financial condition. In addition, actual or alleged violations could damage our reputation and ability to do business. Furthermore, detecting, investigating, and resolving actual or alleged violations is expensive and can consume significant time and attention of our senior management.

**Maritime claimants could arrest or attach our vessels, which could interrupt our cash flow.**

Crew members, suppliers of goods and services to a vessel, shippers of cargo and other parties may be entitled to a maritime lien against a vessel for unsatisfied debts, claims or damages. In many jurisdictions, a maritime lien-holder may enforce its lien by "arresting" or "attaching" a vessel through judicial or foreclosure proceedings. The arrest or attachment of one or more of our vessels could result in a significant loss of earnings for the related off-hire period. In addition, in jurisdictions where the "sister ship" theory of liability applies, such as South Africa, a claimant may arrest the vessel which is subject to the claimant's maritime lien and any "associated" vessel, which is any vessel owned or controlled by the same owner. In countries with "sister ship" liability laws, claims might be asserted against us or any of our vessels for liabilities of other vessels that we own. Under some of our present charters, if the vessel is arrested or detained as a result of a claim against us, we may be in default of our charter and the charterer may terminate the charter, which will negatively impact our revenues and cash flows. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and ability to pay dividends.

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**Volatility of interest rate benchmarks under our financial agreements could affect our profitability, earnings and cash flow.**

In order to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations under the SOFR or other reference rates applicable to our debt, we have and may from time-to-time use interest rate derivatives to effectively fix some of our floating rate debt obligations. No assurance can however be given that the use of these derivative instruments, if any, may effectively protect us from adverse interest rate movements. The use of interest rate derivatives may affect our results through mark to market valuation of these derivatives. Also, adverse movements in interest rate derivatives may require us to post cash as collateral, which may impact our free cash position. Volatility in applicable interest rates among our financing agreements presents a number of risks to our business, including potential increased borrowing costs for future financing agreements or unavailability of or difficulty in attaining financing, which could in turn have an adverse effect on our profitability, earnings and cash flow.

In addition, our credit facilities use variable interest rates and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates remain elevated, increase further or prove volatile and we are unable to effectively hedge our interest rate risk, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase, even if the amount borrowed remained the same, and our profitability and cash available for servicing our indebtedness would decrease.

**We depend upon third party service providers for certain management services for our fleet and any management failures could materially affect our business.**

We currently outsource to third party service providers certain management services of its fleet, including certain aspects of technical, commercial and crew management. In particular, we have entered into ship management agreements that assign technical and crew management responsibilities to third-party technical managers for a significant portion of our fleet. While Anglo-Eastern Ship Management continues to manage the majority of the fleet, following the acquisition of Golden Ocean the fleet is now managed across multiple ship managers.

In such outsourcing arrangements, we have transferred direct control over technical, crew and commercial management of the relevant vessels, while maintaining significant oversight and audit rights, and must rely on third party service providers to, among other things:

–Comply with their respective contractual commitments and obligations owed to us, including with respect to safety, security, quality, proper crew management and environmental compliance of the operations of our vessels;

–Comply with requirements imposed by the U.S. government, the UN and the EU (i) restricting certain transactions and calls on ports located in countries that are subject to sanctions and embargoes and (ii) prohibiting bribery and other corrupt practices;

–Respond to changes in customer demands for our vessels;

–Obtain supplies and materials necessary for the operation and maintenance of our vessels;

–Recruit crew members with training, licenses and experience appropriate for our vessels; and

–Mitigate the impact of labour shortages and/or disruptions relating to crews on our vessels.

Any failure by our third-party service providers to perform to required standards or comply with applicable laws, or any reputational issues affecting them, could expose us to liability, operational disruption and reputational harm, materially adversely affecting our business.

The third-party managers have the right to terminate their agreements. If a third-party manager exercises that right, we will be required either to enter into substitute agreements with other third parties or to assume those management duties. We may not succeed in negotiating and entering into such agreements, and even if it does, the terms and conditions may be less favourable. If we are required to dedicate internal resources to managing its fleet (including hiring additional qualified personnel or diverting existing resources), this could increase costs and reduce efficiency and profitability. Any such changes could result in a temporary loss of customer approvals, disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Attracting and retaining motivated, well-qualified seagoing personnel is a top priority. In addition to our shore-based personnel, we employ officers and crew members on our owned fleet. In crewing our vessels, we employ certain employees with specialised training who can perform physically demanding work. If our crew are unable to adequately perform, it may negatively impact our business, financial condition or results of operations. This could harm our reputation as a safe and reliable vessel owner and operator.

**Certain of our directors, executive officers and major shareholders may have interests that are different from the interests of our other shareholders, which may create a conflict of interest.**

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Certain of our directors, executive officers and major shareholders may have interests that are different from the interests of our other shareholders. Compagnie Maritime Belge NV, or CMB, our largest shareholder, beneficially owns the 178.726.458 of our ordinary shares, representing 56,56% of our outstanding shares, as of April 1, 2026. As long as one of our key shareholders beneficially owns a significant percentage of the outstanding ordinary shares, it is able to exercise significant influence over CMB.TECH and will be able to control the outcome of shareholder votes, including the adoption or amendment of provisions in our articles of incorporation or bye-laws and approval of possible mergers, amalgamations, control transactions and other significant corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control, merger, amalgamations, consolidation, takeover or other business combination. This concentration of ownership could also discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which could in turn have an adverse effect on the market price of our ordinary shares. CMB may not necessarily act in accordance with the best interests of other shareholders. The interests of a key shareholder may not coincide with the interests of other holders of our ordinary shares. To the extent that conflicts of interests may arise, key shareholders may vote in a manner adverse to some other holders of our securities.

In addition, certain members of our Supervisory Board, including Mr. Patrick De Brabandere, and certain members of our Management Board, including Mr. Alexander Saverys, Mr. Michael Saverys, Mr. Ludovic Saverys, Mr. Benoit Timmermans and Mr. Maxime Van Eecke, also serve on the boards of CMB. There may be real or apparent conflicts of interest with respect to matters affecting CMB whose interests in some circumstances may be adverse to our interests.

To the extent that we do business with or compete with CMB or participate in ventures in which CMB may participate, these members of our Supervisory Board and Management Board may face actual or apparent conflicts of interest in connection with decisions that could have different implications for us. These decisions may relate to corporate opportunities, corporate strategies, potential acquisitions of businesses, newbuilding acquisitions, inter-company agreements, the issuance or disposition of securities, the election of new or additional directors and other matters. Such potential conflicts may delay or limit the opportunities available to us, and it is possible that conflicts may be resolved in a manner adverse to us or result in agreements that are less favourable to us than terms that would be obtained in arm's-length negotiations with unaffiliated third parties.

**<u>Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters</u>**

**We are subject to complex laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations that can increase our cost and liability exposure and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.**

We operate worldwide including, where appropriate, through agents or other intermediaries. Compliance with complex laws and regulations that apply to our international operations increases our cost of doing business. These numerous and sometimes conflicting laws and regulations include, among others, data privacy requirements (in particular the European General Data Protection Regulation and, where applicable, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework), labour relations laws, tax laws, anti-competition regulations, import and trade restrictions, export requirements, U.S. federal laws such as the FCPA and other U.S. federal laws and regulations established by the OFAC or other agencies, local laws such as the UK Bribery Act 2010 or other local laws which prohibit corrupt payments to governmental officials or certain payments or remunerations to customers.

Given the high level of complexity of these laws, there is a risk that we, our agents or other intermediaries may inadvertently breach certain provisions thereunder. Violations of these laws and regulations could result in fines, criminal sanctions against us, our officers or our employees, requirements to obtain export licenses, cessation of business activities in sanctioned countries, implementation of compliance programs, and prohibitions on the conduct of our business. Violations of laws and regulations could also result in prohibitions on our ability to operate in one or more countries and could materially damage our reputation, our ability to attract and retain employees, or our business, results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, detecting, investigating and resolving actual or alleged violations is expensive and can consume significant time and attention of our senior management. Though we have implemented monitoring procedures and required policies, guidelines, contractual terms and audits, these measures may not prevent or detect failures by our agents or intermediaries regarding compliance.

Our operations are also subject to numerous laws and regulations in the form of international conventions and treaties, national, state and local laws and national and international regulations in force in the jurisdictions in which our vessels operate or are registered, which can significantly affect the ownership and operation of our vessels. Compliance with such laws and regulations, where applicable, may require installation of costly equipment or operational changes and may affect the resale value or useful lives of our vessels. We may also incur additional costs in order to comply with other existing and future regulatory obligations, including, but not limited to, costs relating to air emissions including greenhouse gases, the management of ballast waters, maintenance and inspection, development and implementation of emergency procedures and insurance coverage or other financial assurance of our ability to address pollution incidents. Oil spills that occur from time

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to time may also result in additional legislative or regulatory initiatives that may affect our operations or require us to incur additional expenses to comply with such new laws or regulations.

These costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and our available cash. A failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in administrative and civil penalties, criminal sanctions or the suspension or termination of our operations.

Environmental laws can also affect the resale value or useful lives of our vessels, can require a reduction in cargo capacity, ship modifications or operational changes or restrictions, lead to decreased availability of insurance coverage for environmental matters or result in the denial of access to certain jurisdictional waters or ports or detention in certain ports. We could incur material liabilities, including clean-up obligations and natural resource damages liability, in the event that there is a release of hazardous materials from our vessels or otherwise in connection with our operations. Environmental laws often impose strict liability for remediation of spills and releases of hazardous substances, which could subject us to liability without regard to whether we were negligent or at fault. We could also become subject to personal injury or property damage claims relating to the release of hazardous substances associated with our existing or historic operations. Violations of, or liabilities under, environmental laws can result in substantial penalties, fines and other sanctions, including, in certain instances, seizure or detention of our vessels and could harm our reputation with current or potential charterers of our vessels. We are required to satisfy insurance and financial responsibility requirements for potential oil (including marine fuel) spills and other pollution incidents. Although we have arranged insurance to cover certain environmental risks, there can be no assurance that such insurance will be sufficient to cover all such risks or that any claims will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and available cash.

**We are subject to sustainability reporting standards which impose substantial costs on our operations.**

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") and other such sustainability reporting standards entail reporting risks and opportunities arising from social and environmental issues. The rules became applicable in the financial year 2024, for reports to be published in 2025. However, on 26 February 2025, the Commission introduced an Omnibus package to streamline reporting while maintaining transparency, proposing changes to the scope and timing of the CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and CSDDD. We are defined as listed SME for both CSRD (<1000 employees) and EU Taxonomy (<1000 employees). SMEs with securities listed on EU regulated markets, have no reporting requirements under CSRD and EU Taxonomy. Hence, we will only report Sustainability and Taxonomy-related information on a voluntary and case-by-case basis. In December 2025, the European Parliament approved the provisional agreement.

The EU ETS makes polluters pay for their greenhouse gas emissions, helps bring emissions down and generates revenues to finance the EU's green transition. It operates in all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and, as of 2024, regulates the shipping industry. Under the EU ETS, shipowners will need to register, open accounts and report their emissions within the methodology required by the system. Charterparties need to include new ETS-related clauses and divide responsibilities between Owners and Charterers in order to comply with the regulations. This will generate additional operational, legal and administration work. Non-compliance with the rules could lead to sanctions, whether due to unfamiliarity with the new regulations , making errors in the submission data , or poor agreements between Owners and Charterers, etc. This could have a material adverse effect on our business. We have therefore prepared terms and conditions for insertion into our trading contracts such as but not limited to time, voyage and bareboat charters, ship management agreements and other trading documents, aiming at protecting our best interests by limiting compliance and administration costs as well as other financial burdens. In view of the administration of our EU ETS rights and obligations, we have opened Maritime Operator Holding Accounts ("MOHA accounts") so as to enable us to buy, trade and surrender emission allowances online.

In addition, many environmental requirements are designed to reduce the risk of pollution, such as from oil spills, and our compliance with these requirements is costly. To comply with these and other regulations, including: (i) the sulfur emission requirements of Annex VI of MARPOL, which instituted a global 0.5% (lowered from 3.5% as of January 1, 2020) sulfur cap on marine fuel consumed by a vessel, unless the vessel is equipped with a scrubber, and (ii) the BWM Convention of the IMO, which requires vessels to install expensive ballast water treatment systems, we may be required to incur additional costs to meet new maintenance and inspection requirements, develop contingency plans for potential spills, and obtain insurance coverage. The increased demand for low sulphur fuels may increase the costs of fuel for our vessels that do not have scrubbers. Additional conventions, laws and regulations may be adopted that could limit our ability to do business or increase the cost of doing business and which may materially and adversely affect our operations.

**We are subject to international safety regulations and if we fail to comply with these regulations, we may be subject to increased liability, which may adversely affect our insurance coverage and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports.**

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The operation of our vessels is regulated by international conventions, national, state and local laws and regulations in force in the jurisdictions in which the vessels operate, as well as in the countries of their registration. As such, we are subject to the requirements set forth in the IMO's International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, or the ISM Code, the International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (" ISPS Code"), promulgated by the IMO under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, (SOLAS Convention"), as well as to other conventions, mainly MARPOL, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, or ("STCW"), etc. Failure to comply with these requirements may subject us to increased liability, may decrease available insurance coverage for the affected ships, and may result in denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. The U.S. Coast Guard ("USCG") and EU and relevant port State control authorities enforce compliance with the ISM and ISPS Codes and prohibit non-compliant vessels from trading in U.S. and E.U. ports. This could have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Because these conventions, laws and regulations are frequently revised, we cannot predict the ultimate cost of compliance or their impact on our operations, vessel resale values or useful lives. New or amended requirements may be adopted that could limit our ability to do business or increase our costs and materially adversely affect our operations. We are also required to obtain and maintain various permits, licenses, certificates and financial assurances in connection with our operations.

**Developments in safety and environmental requirements relating to the recycling of vessels may result in unexpected costs.**

The 2009 Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, ("the Hong Kong Convention"), aims to ensure ships are being recycled once they reach the end of their operational lives, and do not pose any unnecessary risks to the environment, human health and safety. Upon the Hong Kong Convention's entry into force on 26 June 2025, each ship that gets recycled will have to carry an Inventory of Hazardous Materials. Ships will be required to have surveys to verify their inventory of hazardous materials initially, throughout their lives and prior to the ship being recycled.

In 2013, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU adopted the EU Ship Recycling Regulation which retains key requirements of the Hong Kong Convention and requires that certain commercial seagoing vessels flying the flag of an EU Member State may only be recycled in facilities included on the European List of ship recycling facilities, which is reviewed and updated periodically. The limited number and capacity of approved facilities capable of recycling large vessels, compared to major recycling markets outside the European List, may result in longer wait times and downward pressure on the purchase prices offered for EU-flagged vessels, which could reduce the residual values we realise upon disposal of vessels.

These regulatory requirements may lead to cost escalation by shipyards, repair yards and recycling yards. This may then result in a decrease in the residual recycling value of a vessel which could potentially not cover the cost to comply with the latest requirements, which may have an adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

**Regulations relating to ballast water discharge result in increased costs.**

The IMO has imposed updated guidelines for ballast water management systems specifying the maximum amount of viable organisms allowed to be discharged from a vessel's ballast water. Depending on the date of the International Oil Pollution Prevention ("IOPP") renewal survey, vessels constructed before September 8, 2017 are required to comply with the updated D-2 standard. For most vessels, compliance with the D-2 standard will involve installing on-board systems to treat ballast water and eliminate unwanted organisms.

The regulatory landscape in the United States concerning vessel discharges is currently evolving. While the 2013 Vessel General Permit ("VGP") program and the U.S. National Invasive Species Act ("NISA") remain in effect, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act ("VIDA") introduces a new regulatory framework. On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") finalized the Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance, establishing national standards for approximately 30 types of incidental discharges, including ballast water, similar to those previously covered under the VGP. Following this, the U.S. Coast Guard ("USCG") is now responsible for developing the corresponding implementation, compliance, and enforcement regulations, which are expected by September 2026. Until the USCG finalizes these regulations, vessels must continue to comply with the existing EPA 2013 VGP and applicable USCG ballast water requirements. However, the future implementation of the VIDA framework may necessitate the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems to meet updated discharge standards. These developments could result in substantial additional costs, which may adversely affect our operational flexibility and profitability.

**Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions may adversely impact our operations and markets.** 

Due to concern over the risk of climate change, a number of countries, the EC and the IMO have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, regulatory frameworks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These regulatory measures may include, among

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others, adoption of cap-and-trade regimes, carbon taxes, increased efficiency standards and incentives or mandates for renewable energy.

Compliance with changes in laws, regulations and obligations relating to climate change could increase our costs related to owning, operating and maintaining our vessels and require us to install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions, or administer and manage a greenhouse gas emissions program. Revenue generation and strategic growth opportunities could also be adversely affected. by compliance with such changes.

Additionally, increased regulation of greenhouse gas emissions may incentivize use of alternative energy sources. Unless and until such regulations are implemented and their effects are known, we cannot reasonably or reliably estimate their impact on our financial condition, results of operations and ability to compete. However, any long-term material adverse effect on our industry may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**We are subject to litigation risks in connection with our takeover of and merger with Golden Ocean Group, which could result in cash payments to former Golden Ocean shareholders and increased costs.**

Following the merger of Golden Ocean with and into CMB.TECH Bermuda, certain former Golden Ocean shareholders who dissented from the merger commenced proceedings before the Court in Bermuda. These shareholders seek, among other things, cash consideration for their former Golden Ocean shares or, alternatively, a court appraisal of the fair value of their shares under Bermudan law. Although management believes that the Company's position is more likely than not to prevail, litigation is inherently uncertain. An adverse outcome could require us to make cash payments to the dissenting shareholders and incur significant legal and other costs, which could adversely affect our financial condition.

**<u>Risk Factors Relating to Tax Matters</u>**

**United States tax authorities could treat us as a "Passive Foreign Investment Company" ("PFIC"), which could have adverse United States federal income tax consequences to United States shareholders.**

A foreign corporation will be treated as a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes if either (1) at least 75% of its gross income for any taxable year consists of certain types of "passive income" or (2) at least 50% of the average value of the corporation's assets produce or are held for the production of those types of "passive income." For purposes of these tests, "passive income" includes dividends, interest, and gains from the sale or exchange of investment property and rents and royalties other than rents and royalties which are received from unrelated parties in connection with the active conduct of a trade or business. For purposes of these tests, income derived from the performance of services does not constitute "passive income." United States shareholders of a PFIC are subject to a disadvantageous United States federal income tax regime with respect to the income derived by the PFIC, the distributions they receive from the PFIC and the gain, if any, they derive from the sale or other disposition of their shares in the PFIC.

Based on our current and proposed method of operation, we do not believe that we will be a PFIC with respect to any taxable year. In this regard, we treat the gross income we derive or are deemed to derive from our time chartering activities as services income, rather than rental income. Accordingly, the income from our time and voyage chartering activities should not constitute "passive income," and the assets that we own and operate in connection with the production of that income should not constitute assets that produce or are held for the production of "passive income."

There is substantial legal authority supporting this position, consisting of case law and United States Internal Revenue Service "IRS", pronouncements concerning the characterization of income derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income for other tax purposes. However, it should be noted that there is also authority that characterizes time charter income as rental income rather than services income for other tax purposes. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the IRS or a court of law will accept this position, and there is a risk that the IRS or a court of law could determine that we are a PFIC. Moreover, no assurance can be given that we would not constitute a PFIC for any future taxable year if the nature and extent of our operations change.

If the IRS were to find that we are or have been a PFIC for any taxable year, our United States shareholders would face adverse United States federal income tax consequences and incur certain information reporting obligations. Under the PFIC rules, unless those shareholders make an election available under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code"), (which election could itself have adverse consequences for such shareholders), such shareholders would be subject to United States federal income tax at the then prevailing rates on ordinary income plus interest, in respect of excess distributions and upon any gain from the disposition of their ordinary shares, as if the excess distribution or gain had been recognised ratably over the shareholder's holding period of the ordinary shares.

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**We may have to pay tax on United States source shipping income, or taxes in other jurisdictions, which would reduce our net earnings.**

Under the Code, 50% of the gross shipping income of a corporation that owns or charters vessels, as we and our subsidiaries do, that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States may be subject to a 4% United States federal income tax imposed by Section 887 of the Code on a gross basis without allowance for deductions, unless that corporation qualifies for exemption from taxation under Section 883 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the United States Department of the Treasury or an applicable U.S. income tax treaty. Since under the sourcing rules described above, no more than 50% of our shipping income is treated as being derived from United States sources, the maximum effective rate of United States federal income tax on our shipping income will not exceed 2% under the 4% gross basis tax regime.

We and our subsidiaries continue to take the position that we qualify for, either this statutory tax exemption, or exemption under an income tax treaty for United States federal income tax return reporting purposes. However, there are factual circumstances beyond our control that could cause us to lose the benefit of this tax exemption and thereby become subject to United States federal income tax on our United States source shipping income. For example, we may no longer qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code for a particular taxable year if shareholders with a five percent or greater interest in our ordinary shares (5% shareholders) owned, in the aggregate, 50% or more of our outstanding ordinary shares for more than half the days during the taxable year, and there does not exist sufficient 5% shareholders that are qualified shareholders for purposes of Section 883 of the Code to preclude non-qualified 5% shareholders from owning 50% or more of our ordinary shares for more than half the number of days during such taxable year or we are unable to satisfy certain substantiation requirements with regard to our 5% shareholders. Due to the factual nature of the issues involved, there can be no assurances on the tax-exempt status of us or any of our subsidiaries.

If we or our subsidiaries were not entitled to exemption under Section 883 of the Code or exemption under an income tax treaty for any taxable year, we or our subsidiaries could be subject for such year to an effective 2% United States federal income tax on the shipping income we or they derive during such year which is attributable to the transport of cargoes to or from the United States. The imposition of this taxation would have a negative effect on our business and would decrease our earnings available for distribution to our shareholders.

We may also be subject to tax in other jurisdictions, which could reduce our earnings.

**Our shareholders residing in countries other than Belgium may be subject to double withholding taxation with respect to any dividends or other distributions made by us.**

Any dividends or similar distributions we make to shareholders will, in principle, be subject to withholding tax in Belgium at a rate of 30%, except for shareholders that qualify for an exemption of withholding tax such as, amongst others, qualifying pension funds or a company qualifying as a parent company in the sense of the Council Directive (90/435/EEC) of 23 July 1990, or the Parent-Subsidiary Directive or that qualify for a lower withholding tax rate or an exemption by virtue of a tax treaty. Various conditions may apply and shareholders residing in countries other than Belgium are advised to consult their advisers regarding the tax consequences of dividends or other distributions made by us. Our shareholders residing in countries other than Belgium may not be able to credit the amount of such withholding tax to any tax due on such dividends or other distributions in any other country than Belgium. As a result, such shareholders may be subject to double taxation in respect of such dividends or other distributions.

Belgium and the United States have concluded a double tax treaty concerning the avoidance of double taxation, ("U.S.-Belgium Treaty"). The U.S.-Belgium Treaty reduces the applicability of Belgian withholding tax to 15%, 5% or 0% for U.S. taxpayers, provided that the U.S. taxpayer meets the limitation of benefits conditions imposed by the U.S.-Belgium Treaty. The Belgian withholding tax is generally reduced to 15% under the U.S.-Belgium Treaty. The 5% withholding tax applies in cases where the U.S. shareholder is a company which holds at least 10% of our ordinary shares. A 0% Belgian withholding tax applies when the shareholder is a company that has held at least 10% of our ordinary shares for at least 12 months, or is, subject to certain conditions, a U.S. pension fund. The U.S. shareholders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisers to determine whether they can invoke the benefits and meet the limitation of benefits conditions as imposed by the U.S.-Belgium Treaty.

**Changes to the tonnage tax or the corporate tax regimes applicable to us, or to the interpretation thereof, may impact our future operating results.** 

Shortly after its incorporation in 2003, we applied for treatment under the Belgian tonnage tax regime. It was declared eligible for this regime by the Federal Finance Department on October 23, 2003, for a ten-year period. In line with the tonnage tax regulations, which are part of the normal corporate tax regime in Belgium, profits from the operation of seagoing vessels are determined on a lump sum basis based on the net registered tonnage of the particular vessels. After this first ten-year period had elapsed, the tonnage tax regime has been automatically renewed for another ten-year period. The application for prolongation of this Tonnage Tax Regime as from 2024 was timely filed before the end of 2023 and was

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approved in 2024 by the Belgian Ruling Commission. The Belgian Ruling Commission formally confirmed that the Tonnage Tax Regime applies for a ten-year period as from January 1, 2024 and thereafter will be automatically renewed for another ten-year period. This tonnage tax replaces all factors that are normally taken into account in traditional tax calculations, such as profit or loss, operating costs, depreciation, gains and the offsetting of past losses of the revenues taxable in Belgium.

**Changes to the tax regimes applicable to us, or the interpretation thereof, may impact our future operating results.**

We operate vessels under multiple flags and are subject to tonnage tax and other shipping-related tax regimes in various jurisdictions.

There is, however, no guarantee that the tonnage tax regime will not be reversed or that other forms of taxation will not be imposed such as, but not limited to, a global minimum tax, a carbon tax or emissions trading system in the context of the discouragement of the use of fossil fuels. To the extent such changes would be implemented on the EU level only, the global level playing field may be distorted and put the Company in a weaker competitive position compared to its non-EU peer companies.

**Changes in trade and fiscal policy may adversely impact our business and future operations.**

In April 2025, the Trump Administration and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, or the USTR, implemented significant trade actions, including (i) a fee to be paid by a vessel's operator for any vessel owned or operated by a Chinese entity arriving to a U.S. port, to be paid up to five times per calendar year per vessel, which fee is calculated at a rate of $50 per net ton for the arriving vessel and increases over time, plateauing at $140 per net ton by April 2028; and (ii) a fee charged to operators of Chinese-built vessels (subject to certain targeted coverage exclusions), which fees are calculated at the higher of either $18 per net ton for the arriving Chinese-built vessel or $120 for each container discharged, again increasing over time to $33 per net ton, or $250 per container discharged, by April 2028; and (iii) a fee charged to operators of non-U.S. built vehicle carriers arriving to a U.S. port, to be paid up to five times per calendar year per vessel, which fee is calculated in the amount of $46 per net ton for the arriving vehicle carrier. These fees became effective for vessels arriving at U.S. ports of entry on October 14, 2025.

On October 10, 2025, in response to the USTR action, China's Ministry of Transport (the "Ministry") announced retaliatory special port service fees applicable to vessels calling at Chinese ports which are built or flagged in the U.S. or owned or operated by certain U.S.-linked persons. Although the Ministry later published formal implementing measures, key uncertainties remain that may affect how we plan and comply. These fees also became effective on October 14, 2025.

On October 30, 2025, following certain trade negotiations held between China and the United States in South Korea, China's Ministry of Commerce released a statement indicating that the United States will suspend implementation of certain of these trade actions and that, after the U.S. suspends implementation, China will also suspend implementation of countermeasures for a period of one year. Uncertainties remain concerning the scope and timing of any suspension of fees by either the U.S. or China. As there remains uncertainty about whether the port fees measures will be implemented in the future and about how they will be interpreted and enforced, we currently are unable to determine with certainty the impact these additional fees will have on us, our business and operations, or our industry.

**Changes in tax regulations from other countries we are involved with due to our global trade may affect our business and future operations.** 

Foreign countries may impose new tax laws which can impact the shipping industry. It is also possible that already existing foreign tax law is not known by us and can have a material effect on our financial position. We can not be sure that we are always aware of all tax law in each country our vessels trade to or all countries we are involved with due to our global trade.

The lack of this information may lead to heavy tax claims from foreign countries directed to us as a shipowner. This could affect us financially for the past, current and future trade of our vessels.

The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced a tax compliance exercise for the period of 2010-2019 towards non-resident companies trading in Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria granted a 3-month window from June 19, 2023 for international shipping companies operating in Nigeria to regularise their tax status in Nigeria and another window from September 19, 2023, to December 31, 2023, for affected companies to pay all their outstanding taxes to the Federal Government of Nigeria. An extension was provided till March 2024 with a degree on the waiver for penalties and interests claimed. Despite the Double Tax Treaty between Belgium and Nigeria, the Nigerian government has shown to be difficult in cooperating on the subject. If the legal tax issues are not handled with proper care, this could result in an adverse effect on our financial situation, our trade and operations going forward.

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Other foreign tax regulations which are not or not well known by us can affect our business in an adverse way even for events taking place in the past. This could be for taxes due because of our global trade, the flag of our vessels, the places where our offices are located, places where our vessels are moored or because of some underlying contracts we might have (e.g. Charterparty, insurance, etc.). The impact of these tax laws could have an adverse effect on our legal and financial position and influence our trade and operations going forward.

**Changes in tax laws and unanticipated tax liabilities could materially and adversely affect the taxes we pay, results of operations and financial results.**

We are subject to income and other taxes in the United States and foreign jurisdictions, and our results of operations and financial results may be affected by tax and other initiatives around the world. For instance, there is a high level of uncertainty in today's tax environment stemming from global initiatives put forth by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's ("OECD") two-pillar base erosion and profit shifting project. In 2021, members of the OECD put forth two proposals: (i) Pillar One reallocates profit to the market jurisdictions where sales arise versus physical presence; and (ii) Pillar Two compels multinational corporations with €750 million or more in annual revenue to pay a global minimum tax of 15% on income received in each country in which they operate. The reforms aim to level the playing field between countries by discouraging them from reducing their corporate income taxes to attract foreign business investment. Over 140 countries agreed to enact the two-pillar solution to address the challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy and, in 2024, these guidelines were declared effective and must now be enacted by those OECD member countries. It is possible that these guidelines, including the global minimum corporate tax rate measure of 15%, could increase the burden and costs of our tax compliance, the amount of taxes we incur in those jurisdictions and our global effective tax rate, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial results.

**<u>Risks Related to Investment in our Ordinary Shares</u>**

The price of our ordinary shares has fluctuated in the past, has been volatile and may be volatile in the future, future sales of our ordinary shares could cause the market price of our ordinary shares to decline, and as a result, investors in our ordinary shares could incur substantial losses.

The market price of our ordinary shares has historically fluctuated over a wide range and may continue to fluctuate significantly in response to many factors, such as actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results, changes in financial estimates by securities analysts, economic, regulatory and ESG trends, general market conditions, rumors and fabricated news and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. The price of our ordinary shares has ranged between $7.86 and $11.85 during 2025. Our stock prices may experience rapid and substantial decreases or increases in the foreseeable future that are unrelated to our operating performance or prospects. The stock market in general and the market for shipping companies in particular have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. As a result of this volatility, investors may experience substantial losses on their investment in our ordinary shares. There can be no guarantee that our stock price will remain at current prices. The market price of our common stock could decline due to sales of our shares in the market or the perception that such sales could occur. This could depress the market price of our common stock and make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate, or at all.

The market price for our ordinary shares may be influenced by many factors, including the following:

–Investor reaction to the execution of our business strategy, including mergers and acquisitions;

–Shareholder activism;

–Our continued compliance with the listing standards of NYSE and/or Euronext Brussels and/or Euronext Oslo;

–Regulatory or legal developments in the United States and other countries, especially changes in laws or regulations applicable to our industry, including those related to climate change;

–Variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;

–Our ability or inability to raise additional capital and the terms on which we raise it;

–Declines in the market prices of stocks generally;

–Trading volume of our ordinary shares;

–Shorting activity in relation to our share;

–Actual or threatened lawsuits, claims or other legal proceedings involving our company;

–Sales of our ordinary shares by us or our stockholders;

–General economic, industry and market conditions; and

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–Other events or factors, including those resulting from such events, or the prospect of such events, including war, terrorism and other international conflicts, public health issues including health epidemics or pandemics, adverse weather and climate conditions could disrupt our operations or result in political or economic instability.

These broad market and industry factors may cause the market price of our ordinary shares to drop, regardless of our operating performance, and may be inconsistent with any improvements in actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or other indicators of value. Since the stock price of our ordinary shares has fluctuated in the past, has been recently volatile and may be volatile in the future, investors in our ordinary shares could incur substantial losses. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market, securities class-action litigation has often been instituted against companies. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management's attention and resources, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.

In addition, securities of certain companies have recently experienced significant and extreme volatility in stock price due to short sellers of ordinary shares, known as a "short squeeze". These short squeezes have caused extreme volatility in those companies and in the market and have led to the price per share of those companies to trade at a significantly inflated rate that is disconnected from the underlying value of the Company. Many investors who have purchased shares in those companies at an inflated rate risk losing a significant portion of their original investment, as the price per share has declined steadily as interest in those stocks have abated. While we have no reason to believe our shares would be the target of a short squeeze, there can be no assurance that our shares will not be in the future, and if so it could cause you to lose a significant portion or all of your investment.

We are thus unable to predict when such instances of trading volatility will occur or how long such dynamics may last. Therefore, we cannot assure you that you will be able to sell any of our common shares you may have purchased at a price greater than or equal to its original purchase price, or that you will be able to sell our common shares at all.

**From time to time our Supervisory Board may authorize a share buyback within the Belgian legal framework. There is no guarantee that we will repurchase shares at a level anticipated by stockholders or at all, which could reduce returns to our stockholders. Once authorized, decisions to repurchase our common stock will be at the discretion of our Management Board, based upon a review of relevant considerations.** 

Based on the authorization granted by the Special General Meeting on May 22, 2025, we may repurchase up to 60 million of our own shares over a period of five years if we believe there is a significant gap between the market price of the shares and the Company's intrinsic value.

As of April 9, 2025, we owned 25,807,878 of our own shares (8.17% of the total issued shares). We may continue to buy back our shares opportunistically under the conditions laid down by law and subject to a valid authorisation. The extent to which we do so and the timing of these purchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements and other corporate considerations.

The Supervisory Board's determination to authorize the repurchase of ordinary shares will depend upon our profitability and financial condition, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors that the Supervisory Board deems relevant. Based on an evaluation of these factors, the Supervisory Board may determine not to repurchase shares or to do so at reduced levels compared to historical levels, any or all of which could reduce returns to our stockholders. The Supervisory Board may suspend or discontinue this authorisation at any time.

**The Supervisory Board decided to amend the dividend policy to a full discretionary dividend policy. We therefore cannot assure you that we will declare or pay any dividends. The shipping industry is volatile and we cannot predict with certainty the amount of cash, if any, that will be available for distribution as dividends in any period.**

The Supervisory Board amended our dividend policy to a full discretionary dividend policy at the end of 2023.

Consequently, our Supervisory Board may from time to time, declare and pay cash dividends in accordance with our Coordinated Articles of Association and applicable Belgian law. The declaration and payment of dividends or other distributions, if any, will always be subject to the approval of either our Supervisory Board (in the case of "interim dividends") or of the shareholders (in the case of "regular dividends", "intermediary dividends" or "repayment of capital").

Our Supervisory Board will continue to assess the declaration and payment of dividends upon consideration of our financial results and earnings, restrictions in our debt agreements, market prospects, current capital expenditures, commitments, investment opportunities, and the provisions of Belgian law affecting the payment of dividends to shareholders and other factors. We may stop paying dividends at any time and cannot assure you that we will pay any dividends in the future or of the amount of such dividends.

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In general, under the terms of our debt agreements, we are not permitted to pay dividends if there is or will be a default or a breach of a loan covenant as a result of the dividend. Our credit facilities also contain restrictions and undertakings which may limit our and our subsidiaries' ability to declare and pay dividends (for instance, with respect to each of our joint ventures, no dividend may be distributed before its loan agreement, as applicable, is repaid in full).

Belgian law generally prohibits the payment of dividends unless net assets on the closing date of the last financial year do not fall beneath the amount of the registered capital and, before the dividend is paid out, 5% of the net profit is allocated to the legal reserve until this legal reserve amounts to 10% of the share capital. No distributions may occur if, as a result of such distribution, our net assets would fall below the sum of (i) the amount of our registered capital, (ii) the amount of such aforementioned legal reserves, and (iii) other reserves which may be required by our Coordinated Articles of Association or by law, such as the reserves not available for distribution in the event we hold treasury shares.

We may not have sufficient surplus in the future to pay dividends and our subsidiaries may not have sufficient funds or surplus to make distributions to us. We can give no assurance that dividends will be paid at a level anticipated by stockholders or at all. In addition, the corporate law of jurisdictions in which our subsidiaries are organised may impose restrictions on the payment or source of dividends under certain circumstances.

**Future issuances and sales of our ordinary shares could cause the market price of our ordinary shares to decline.**

As of December 31, 2025, our issued (and fully paid up) share capital was $343,439,903.39 which was represented by 315,977,647 shares. As of December 31, 2025, we had:

–290,169,769 ordinary shares outstanding, and

–25,807,878 treasury shares.

Our Shareholders' Special General Meeting in 2025 authorized our Supervisory Board to acquire a maximum of 60 million shares during a period of five years, at a price per share not exceeding the maximum price allowed under applicable law and not to be less than €0.01.

On March 21, 2024, the Supervisory Board had authorized the Management Board to repurchase up to 10 million shares at a maximum purchase price per share of $17.86 (dividend or other distribution paid should be deducted from this amount as of the ex-dividend date) with a term from March 21, 2024 to June 28, 2024. Shares that we repurchase can be cancelled or can be held as treasury shares, at the option of the Company.

Under Belgian corporate laws, the voting rights related to treasury shares are suspended and treasury shares give no entitlement to dividend. We may at any time transfer all or part of our treasury shares to a third party, at which time the corresponding voting rights will cease to be suspended and the shares will again give their holder entitlement to dividend. Our shareholders may incur dilution from any such future transfer.

Additionally, by decision of our shareholders' meeting held on May 22, 2025, our Supervisory Board is authorized to increase our share capital in one or several times by a total maximum amount of $239,147,500 (with possibility for our Supervisory Board to restrict or suspend the preferential subscription rights of our existing shareholders) during a period of five years as from the date of publication of the decision, subject to the terms and conditions to be determined by our Supervisory Board.

Issuances and sales of a substantial number of ordinary shares in the public market, or the perception that these issuances or sales could occur, may depress the market price for our ordinary shares. These sales could also impair our ability to raise additional capital through the sale of our equity securities in the future. We intend to issue additional ordinary shares in the future. Our shareholders may incur dilution from any such future equity offering.

**We are incorporated in Belgium, which provides for different and in some cases more limited shareholder rights than the laws of jurisdictions in the United States.**

We are a Belgian company and our corporate affairs are governed by Belgian corporate law. Principles of law relating to such matters as the validity of corporate procedures, the fiduciary duties of management, the dividend payment dates and the rights of shareholders may differ from those that would apply if we were incorporated in a jurisdiction within the United States.

For example, there are no statutory dissenters' rights under Belgian law with respect to share exchanges, mergers and other similar transactions, and the rights of shareholders of a Belgian company to sue derivatively, on our behalf, are more limited than in the United States.

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**Civil liabilities based upon the securities and other laws of the United States may not be enforceable in original actions instituted in Belgium or in actions instituted in Belgium to enforce judgments of U.S. courts.**

Civil liabilities based upon the securities and other laws of the United States may not be enforceable in original actions instituted in Belgium or in actions instituted in Belgium to enforce judgments of U.S. courts. Actions for the enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts will prevail only if the Belgian court confirms the substantive correctness of the judgment of the U.S. court and is satisfied that:

–The effect of the enforcement judgment is not manifestly incompatible with Belgian public policy;

–The judgment did not violate the rights of the defendant;

–The judgment was not rendered in a matter where the parties transferred rights subject to transfer restrictions with the sole purpose of avoiding the application of the law applicable according to Belgian international private law;

–The judgment is not subject to further recourse under U.S. law;

–The judgment is not incompatible with a judgment rendered in Belgium or with a subsequent judgment rendered abroad that might be enforced in Belgium;

–A claim was not filed outside Belgium after the same claim was filed in Belgium, while the claim filed in Belgium is still pending;

–The Belgian courts did not have exclusive jurisdiction to rule on the matter;

–The U.S. court did not accept its jurisdiction solely on the basis of either the nationality of the plaintiff or the location of the disputed goods; and

–The judgment submitted to the Belgian court is authentic.

**Any shareholder acquiring 30% or more of our issued ordinary shares is required to make a mandatory unconditional public takeover bid.**

According to the Belgian law, any shareholder who acquires 30% or more of our issued shares is required to make a mandatory unconditional public takeover bid in the remaining shares in CMB.TECH that it and its affiliates do not already own. The purpose in making the offer for the remaining shares in CMB.TECH is to comply with its obligations under Article 5 of the Takeover Law and Article 50 of the Takeover Decree. Any shareholder who comes into possession, other than following a voluntary takeover bid, directly or indirectly, of more than 30% of our capital or voting rights, shall launch a takeover bid on all the shares and securities granting access to the shares or voting rights, and on terms that comply with applicable U.S. securities laws, and SEC and NYSE rules and regulations.

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**ITEM 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY**

**A.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **History and Development of the Company**

We were incorporated under the laws of Belgium on June 26, 2003 for an indefinite term. As described below, before October 1, 2024, we operated under the name Euronav NV, and effective October 1, 2024, our name was changed to CMB.TECH NV. We are a public limited liability company (*naamloze vennootschap*/*société anonyme*). Our registered office is located at De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium and our telephone number is +32 3 247 44 11.

Until September 2024, we conducted our business under the name Euronav NV. As of October 1, 2024, we changed our name from Euronav NV to CMB.TECH NV. This name change was the result of multiple transactions, including (i) a vessel sale between us, CMB NV, our controlling shareholder, or CMB, Frontline plc, or Frontline, and Famatown Finance, a former major shareholder, and (ii) the acquisition of CMB.TECH Enterprises (f/k/a CMB.TECH NV) from CMB, which resulted in the diversification of our fleet to include crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, dry bulk vessels, container ships, offshore wind vessels and port vessels. Prior to these transactions, we owned and operated a fleet of only crude oil tanker vessels. Effective as of July 15, 2024, our ticker symbol on the NYSE and Euronext Brussels changed from "EURN" to "CMBT".

On March 4, 2025, we announced that it entered into a share purchase agreement with Hemen Holding Limited, or Hemen, for the acquisition of 81,363,730 shares in Golden Ocean, representing approximately 40.8% of Golden Ocean's issued and outstanding voting shares at a price of $14.49 per share. The Share Purchase did not trigger a mandatory takeover bid or similar offer in Bermuda, Norway, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. The Share Purchase was consummated on March 12, 2025.

On May 28, 2025, we entered into an agreement and plan of merger, or the Merger Agreement, with Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd, or CMBT Bermuda, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, pursuant to which Golden Ocean would merge with and into CMBT Bermuda, with CMBT Bermuda as the surviving entity, or the Merger. As a result of the Merger, each Golden Ocean common share (excluding those shares held by us, CMBT Bermuda or Golden Ocean) would be ultimately converted into 0.95 ordinary shares. Golden Ocean's common shares traded on the Nasdaq, Global Select Market and Euronext Oslo Børs, and pursuant to the Merger Agreement we agreed to pursue a listing of our ordinary shares on the Euronext Oslo Børs to enable Golden Ocean shareholders who held shares trading on the Nasdaq, Global Select Market to receive ordinary shares trading on the NYSE, and Golden Ocean shareholders who held shares trading on the Euronext Oslo Børs to receive ordinary shares trading on Euronext Oslo Børs.

Following the satisfaction of the covenants and conditions of the Merger Agreement, including approval from the Golden Ocean shareholders, the Merger closed on August 20, 2025, and as a result we issued an aggregate of 95,952,934 ordinary shares to former Golden Ocean shareholders. As a result of the Merger, we acquired Golden Ocean's fleet of [89] dry bulk vessels. On the same day, our ordinary shares began trading on Euronext Oslo Børs. For more information regarding the Merger, please see our registration statement on Form F-4 and current report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on July 1; 2025 and August 20, 2025 respectively.

We are headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium and maintain offices across Europe and Asia. We are listed on Euronext Brussels and the NYSE under the symbol "CMBT" and on the Euronext Oslo Børs under the symbol "CMBTO".

The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, which can be accessed at http://www.sec.gov. Our website address is https://cmb.tech. The information contained on these websites does not form a part of this annual report.

For information about the development of our fleet, please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects-Fleet Development."

**B.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Business Overview**

**General**

CMB.TECH is one of the largest listed, diversified and future-proof maritime groups in the world with about 250 seagoing vessels (including newbuildings): dry bulk carriers, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container transport and offshore energy vessels. The group develops low-carbon solutions across all our divisions and also offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through its own production or third-party producers.

CMB.TECH also works on developing hydrogen-powered industrial applications like trucks, locomotives and straddle carriers.

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CMB.TECH can offer hydrogen and ammonia fuel to its customers, either through its own production or by sourcing it from third party producers. CMB.TECH also develops hydrogen and ammonia storage to complete the value chain and deliver the clean fuels to its customers

CMB.TECH also collaborates with various partners to design and develop low carbon combustion technology for ships and large land-based applications.

CMB.TECH is listed on Euronext Brussels, the NYSE and Euronext Oslo and the Company is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices across Europe, Asia, the US and Africa.

The strategy is centered around diversification and decarbonisation of the fleet: "Decarbonise Today, Navigate Tomorrow."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. *Diversification of the fleet*. The group focuses on owning and operating a diversified fleet. CMB.TECH represents a diversified and future-proof maritime group with about 250 seagoing vessels (including newbuildings): dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels, offshore wind vessels and port vessels.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. *Decarbonization of the fleet*. Dedicate significant amounts of capital to the development of low-carbon ships, engines, fuel supply systems and the production of low-carbon fuels. We want to offer our customers the best ships to lower their greenhouse gas emissions. We also want to optimize and modernize our existing fleet by divesting less efficient/older vessels and reinvesting the proceeds in future-proof newbuildings/modern second-hand vessels or technical upgrades (e.g. energy saving devices).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**I.Marine Division**

Shipping is our core business and features a modern and future-proof fleet with a clear focus on using low-carbon fuels to lower carbon emissions. We operate 5 shipping divisions: Bocimar owns and operates dry bulk vessels and transports iron ore, bauxite coal, grain and other dry bulk cargoes. Euronav is engaged in maritime transport of crude oil and crude oil storage. Bochem is an owner and operator of high quality and modern stainless steel chemical tankers. Delphis specialises in medium-sized container ships. Windcat is a leading provider of safe and efficient crew transfer services to the offshore energy industry.

**<u>Euronav: tanker markets</u>** [1]

*Euronav fleet on the water*

During 2025, CMB.TECH took delivery of one super-eco VLCC tanker (Atrebates) – whilst selling 5 tankers throughout the year. Consistent with our strategy of recycling older tonnage into a more future-proof fleet.

In January 2026, the fleet on the water comprises 10 VLCCs, 17 Suezmaxes and 2 FSOs. In addition, 4 super-eco dual fuel ammonia-ready VLCCs are on order with deliveries in 2026/2027 (CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding) as well as two super-eco Suezmax with deliveries in Q2 2026 (Daehan Shipbuilding).

Over the year in 2025, the order book for both VLCC and Suezmax tankers increased. At the end of 2025, the Order Book to Fleet Ratio for VLCCs stood at 16.76% and for Suezmax at 21.31%. VLCC and Suezmax orders totalled 129 vessels and 29.3m dwt in 2025, accounting for nearly 80% of total tanker tonnage ordered, highlighting the strong concentration of investment at the large-vessel end of the tanker market. The average age of the global fleet increased to 25-year all-time highs of 13.29 years for VLCCs and 12.91 years for Suezmax vessels.

Tanker Sales & Purchase (S&P) generally slowed down in 2025 compared to 2024. The general trend of the year was a decline in prices over the first half of 2025, as political uncertainty, and particularly US President Trump's tariff war, discouraged owners from making decisions. As tariffs stabilised and freight rates improved, and as it became clear that net zero targets would not impede investment returns, the second half of the year saw a recovery in second-hand vessel prices. Broadly, the year saw older crude tonnage favoured. Accordingly, the price of a 15-year old VLCC increased by 14.8% compared to the end of last year. A 15-year old Suezmax has seen a price increase of 12.5%. Demolition made a slight recovery (VLCC: 2, Suezmax: 4) – albeit far below historic levels.

*Market dynamics*

Both 2025 VLCC and 2025 Suezmax spot freight rates have surged to the highest levels in years. These levels are well above long-term averages – for context, average tanker earnings over 2025 were almost double the 10-year trend. The 10-

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year averages for VLCC and Suezmax earnings stood at USD 34,364/ day and USD 33,028/day, respectively, providing a benchmark for the enduring strength in these segments.

Several factors underpinned this freight boom. First, 2025 crude export volumes had increased. In late 2025 OPEC+ began raising output, while producers like the United States, Brazil and West Africa also boosted exports, adding more cargoes to the market. Although this increased oil supply coincided with relatively tepid demand, robust stock building and associated buying in China underpinned demand for Middle Eastern barrels, keeping a floor under both crude tanker demand and oil prices. Second, voyage distances have lengthened, effectively increasing demand for ship capacity. Third, fleet supply has been very constrained over the last years (Suezmax +6 vessels in 2024, Suezmax +7 vessels in 2025). The result is a classic tight shipping market: too many barrels chasing too few ships, pushing up charter rates dramatically.

The US and UK sanctions – imposed in Q4 2025 – on Russian crude oil exports have created a surge in VLCC spot rates, which were up around 80% in December versus the beginning of the year. Implying that, the biggest risk to rates could be a rollback of sanctions on Russia following increased optimism that a peace deal with Ukraine can be reached.

Seaborne transportation of crude oil surged in 2025, reaching 140 million barrels. Iran, Russia and Venezuela sanctions have increased seaborne shipping inefficiency and the need to store crude waiting to be exported from those regions as traditional buyers sought alternatives (mainly India and China).

Overall, VLCC fleet utilisation raised to ~89.5% in 2025, which, combined with elevated crude flows and tight effective supply, underpinned elevated spot earnings well above long-run averages through 2025.

*[1] Clarksons SIN, BRS, Vortexa, Bloomberg, Allied*

**<u>Bocimar: Dry Bulk markets</u>** [1]

*Bocimar fleet on the water*

In 2025, the completion of the Golden Ocean transaction significantly expanded Bocimar's fleet, adding 59 Newcastlemax/Capesize vessels and 32 Panamax/Kamsarmax vessels to the division. In addition, during 2025, CMB.TECH took delivery of eight 210,000 DWT super-eco ammonia-ready Newcastlemax vessels (Mineral Portugal, Mineral Osterreich, Mineral Suomi, Mineral Sverige, Mineral Polska, Mineral Cesko, Mineral Slovensko and Mineral Slovenija).

In January 2026, the fleet on the water comprises 105 dry-bulk vessels (36 Newcastlemax, 39 Capesize, 26 Kamsarmax, 4 Panamax). In addition, 10 super-eco dual fuel Newcastlemax vessels, all of which ammonia-fitted, are on order with delivery 2026/27 (CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding) and two 5,000 dwt coasters with deliveries in Q3/Q4 2026 (Dung Quat Shipyard).

Over the year 2025, the order book for Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels slightly increased – yet – remains the most favourable of all shipping segments. At the end of 2025, the Order Book to Fleet Ratio for Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels stood at 10.13%. In addition, Capesize orders declined by 17% in terms of vessel count y-o-y. The average age increased to 30-year all-time highs of 11.99 years. For Kamsar/Panamax vessels, the Order Book to Fleet Ratio stood at 14.60%(and the average age increased to 30-year highs of 12.53 years.

In 2025, a sustained period of earnings above cash break-even levels was a key driver of vessel values. This supported firmer demand for mid-life tonnage, particularly Capesize vessels aged 10–15 years. Compared with the start of the year, dry bulk asset prices rose markedly, with second-hand values increasing by approximately 6% for five-year-old vessels and 17% for both ten- and fifteen-year-old vessels over the course of the year.

Scrapping activity has been underwhelming since 2018 with 2025 marking an eighth straight year of lower-than-average activity (2025: 86 demolitions, 20-year average of 202 demolitions). The delay of IMO's NZF framework is a temporary boost for owners of older conventionally fuelled tonnage, whose trading life can now potentially be temporarily extended. This keeps veteran units in the active fleet and retains more surplus capacity than originally envisioned by more bullish proponents of decarbonisation rules.

*Market dynamics*

In direct contrast to last year, dry bulk finished the year of 2025 very strongly: Capesize spot rates surpassed the USD40,000/day mark, as part of a longer term momentum that began in July following a slow first half of 2025. While the steel markets have been soft, with global output down 2.1% in 2025, including China down 10.9% (half of worldwide production), iron ore trade has grown, in part due to declines in China's mining output. Cape spot rates came into January 2026 averaging USD21,236/day for 2025, down from the full-year 2024 average of USD25,082/day.

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Capesizes seem primed to follow the same path as VLCC tankers, that being the larger vessel classes outperforming the smaller segments in periods of strong fundamentals. This theme has been generally absent for the past five years and is now gradually returning.

A key shift over the past three years has been the introduction of a third key loading point for Capesize vessels in West Africa, following decades of just Australia and Brazil. Cape loadings across all markets were up 3% in 2025, driven by long-haul iron ore exports from Brazil (+9%) and long-haul bauxite exports from West Africa (+18%). Meanwhile, Australia iron ore loadings were flat year-over-year. Reconfirming that iron ore and bauxite shipments remained the key drivers of global Capesize demand in 2025. Overall utilisation increased from 90.0% in 2024 to 91.3% in 2025.

Seaborne coal trade continued to have a major bearing on Kamsarmax/Panamax tonnage demand in 2025. Seaborne agribulk trade marked a modest 1% increase y/y 2025. Overall utilisation reduced from 93.3% in 2024 to 91.6% in 2025.

*[1] Clarksons SIN, Jefferies, BRS, S&P Global, Morgan Stanley, Allied*

**<u>Delphis: Container Vessels</u>** [1]

*Delphis fleet on the water*

The Delphis fleet includes the following container vessels: (i) four container vessels of 6,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) which are ready to be fitted with ammonia engines (no 2025 deliveries) and (ii) one container vessel of 1,400 TEU that is a newbuilding under construction (currently expected to be delivered in Q4 2026 at Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding) fitted with a dual fuel ammonia engine.

Delphis' newbuilding program, conducted under favourable long-term charter contracts with CMA-CGM (6,000 TEU – 10 year TC) and Yara/NCL (1,400 TEU – 15 year TC), underscores the Company's commitment to modernisation and sustainability. The 1,400 TEU will be the world's first dual fuel ammonia container vessel, reflecting Delphis' dedication to future proofing the fleet amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.

Over the year 2025, the container vessel supply stood at 33.0 million TEU (6.9% growth). The overall container order book to fleet ratio increased to 33.87% – yet – the 6,000-8,000 TEU segment OB/F stood only at 9.97%. Vessel order count raised from 372 units in 2024 to 504 units in 2025, while total DWT slipped from 48.6m to 44.2m DWT. The outcome is a lower average vessel size, with investment spread across a wider number of ships rather than concentrated in maximum-scale tonnage. The container vessel overall average age stood at 14.16 years – and 14.44 years for the 6,000-7,999 TEU category.

Container asset values have been easing since reaching their highs in mid-2024, though a tight shipyard market is keeping newbuilding prices very high.

*Market dynamics*

2025 has been a firm year overall for global container trade, with full year growth at a strong 4.0% year-over-year. Though US-bound volumes had come under notable pressure, Asian (particularly Chinese) exports to both Europe and a range of developing economies have been strong, while Intra-Asia trade has also seen firm growth in 2025. Despite this, sector fundamentals have been softer overall in 2025.

Vessel supply continued to expand significantly in 2025, raising the specter of overcapacity. Globally, 2.1 million TEU of new container ship capacity was delivered during the year – one of the largest annual influxes ever. The world fleet grew roughly 10.1% in TEU terms (after already strong growths in 2023 with 8.3% and 2024 with 10.1%).

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*[1] Clarksons SIN, Alphaliner*

**<u>Bochem: Chemical Tankers</u>** [1]

*Bochem fleet on the water*

During the year 2025, Bochem took delivery of one 25,000 dwt stainless chemical tanker (Bochem Santos) – bringing the fleet to seven 25,000 dwt stainless chemical tankers on the water. The vessel is ammonia-ready. Further fleet expansion is expected with one 25,000 dwt ammonia-ready stainless steel chemical tanker to be delivered by Q1 2026 (China Merchants Jinling Shipyard), and two dual fuel fitted 17,000 dwt bitumen tankers by Q4 2026 (China Merchants Jinling Shipyard). In addition, during the year 2025, CMB.TECH ordered four additional 25,000 dwt ammonia-ready stainless steel chemical tankers (delivery inQ1/Q2/Q3/Q4 2028) and two 26,000 dwt ammonia-powered stainless steel chemical tankers (delivery in Q1/Q2 2029).

Two chemical tankers operate in the Stolt Pool, 12 chemical tankers have long-term time charter contracts (4 x 7 year TC, 8 x 10 year TC) and two bitumen carriers have long-term time charter contracts (TC 10 years).

The wider chemical tanker order book for chemical tankers (10-55k dwt) saw further growth, reaching 389 vessels, representing an order book-to-fleet (OB/F) ratio of 21.95%. Despite this uptick in orders, the fleet faces significant challenges due to its rapidly aging profile.

In terms of asset valuations, a comparative analysis of J19 tankers (i.e. 18,500 – 22,500 dwt stainless-steel chemical tankers — considered the 'workhorses' of the chemical trade —) and Medium Range (MR) tanker values reveals that chemical tanker valuations are aligned with their historical multiples relative to MR values. This alignment suggests that, despite current market dynamics, the pricing of chemical tankers remains consistent with long-term historical trends, providing a measure of stability in asset valuation.

*Market dynamics*

Total chemical seaborne trade in 2025 experienced a modest contraction, declining from 388.9 million tons in 2024 to 385.6 million tons in 2025, reflecting a 0.8% year-over-year decline. Ton-mile decline, reducing by 0.4% as trade routes rerouted away from the Red Sea, contributing to increased demand for shipping capacity.

Macroeconomic headwinds (higher interest rates, slowing manufacturing) had tempered global chemical demand growth in 2025, which ultimately filtered into softer chemical tanker demand. In addition, geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East and ongoing trade tensions reshaped supply chains, delayed investment decisions and reduced trade volumes. In 2025, US chemical imports hit their lowest since 2020. Hence, freight rates were impacted in large part by (i) easing supply-demand tightness: more ships are available and (ii) some of the unusual factors that bolstered 2022–23 trade (like emergency rerouting and refinery dislocations) did partially unwind throughout 2025.

In correspondence, chemical tanker markets have seen continued easing throughout 2025, albeit from a strong position in 2024. For context, small chemical tanker earnings are now back to more normal levels after the extraordinary spike of 2022 – H1 2024.

*[1]* Clarksons SIN, Bloomberg Intelligence, American Chemistry Council

**<u>Windcat: Offshore energy markets</u>** [1]

*Windcat fleet on the water*

The Windcat CTV fleet comprises out of 58 CTVs on the water. During 2025, five CTVs were delivered: Windcat 58, TSM Windcat 59, Hydrocat 60, Windcat 61 and Windcat 62. In addition, 5 CTVs are on order (Windcat 63, FRS Windcat 64, FRS Windcat 65, Windcat 66 and Windcat 67).

Next to the CTVs, two CSOVs have been delivered in 2025. Four CSOVs are on order (Ha Long Shipbuilding) with deliveries as from Q1 2026 until Q1 2027. In addition, one MP-ASV (CSOV XL) has been ordered in 2025 with delivery in Q1 2027.

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Overall newbuild contracting for dedicated wind vessels was down 45% from 2024 y-o-y. The ordering slowdown is most pronounced in the CTV sector as just 18 orders have been reported in 2025 for delivery in 2026/2027, compared to last year's 44 orders. Albeit, the CSOV order book remains elevated with 54 firm orders and 17 optional orders. The overall CSOV OB/F stands at 70.42%.

Most new vessel orders were for European spec assets, highlighting the oversupply in the Chinese market. All these new orders include battery integration and/or designs for dual fuel capability using methanol or hydrogen.

*Market dynamics*

Recent years have presented significant headwinds for offshore wind developers and suppliers. Inflation has driven up supply-chain costs, in some cases undermining project economics, while higher interest rates have increased the cost of capital. At the same time, government support has become more variable as competing political priorities have reduced subsidy commitments in several markets. As a result, offshore wind capital expenditure sanctioned in 2025 totalled USD 38 billion, around 34% below the 2023 record level.

Nonetheless, 2025 saw 55 GW of capacity in construction globally. Wind farms are also getting larger and moving further offshore – beyond the range of daily crew transfers from shore. This has made CSOVs (with offshore accommodation) crucial, not just a nice-to-have. The CSOV fleet's workload grew by 25% in 2024/2025. At the same time, many existing wind farms have now entered long-term operations phase, requiring regular maintenance – boosting CTV demand for routine O&M visits. With wind capacity up 17% globally in 2025, maintenance needs have risen proportionally. In sum, both the construction (CSOV) and O&M (CTV/SOV) sides of the market saw unprecedented activity, keeping vessels fully engaged in 2025.

Hence, off the back of increasing offshore wind installations, CTVs and CSOVs saw near-full utilization in 2025. Summer utilization in Europe hit ~90% for CTVs, and the CSOV fleet was effectively fully booked during peak season. This tight demand pushed charter rates to multi-year highs.

Interestingly, the oil & gas sector provided additional employment for these vessels. A number of CSOVs (typically designed for wind) found work on offshore oil/gas projects in 2025, which helped absorb capacity and contributed to high utilization.

For instance, in Latin America, Petrobras and others chartered CSOVs for walk-to-work duties on platforms. O&G deployments of SOVs were up 22% in 2025 year-over-year. This cross-sector demand provided an extra "safety valve" to keep vessels busy. An owner with an idle CSOV in Europe's winter could send it to Brazil for an FPSO maintenance campaign, for example, rather than sitting idle. Thus, the rising tide of offshore energy projects generally – not just wind – contributed to the strong market fundamentals in 2025.

*[1] Clarksons SIN, Spinergie*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**II. Research & development of low carbon fuels and systems**

In cooperation with OEMs, CMB.TECH develops, tests and markets low-carbon solutions for marine, port and industrial applications.

CMB.TECH has developed a dual fuel hydrogen technology that uses internal combustion engines (H₂ICE). Together with supporting fuel storage and distribution systems, it enables our broader industry to reduce its environmental impact by operating dual fuel hydrogen engines. We have tested and begun to launch this technology over the past few years with several prominent partners, such as Volvo Penta and MAN.

By deploying low-carbon solutions in and around the port area, CMB.TECH expands its activities with future-proof heavy-duty assets that handle and transport cargo for our vessels, fully aligned with our clean fuel strategy.

This means we target marine power systems, port equipment, power generation and transport application which can all be found in ports. In 2025, several field trials for mobile and stationary applications using our dual fuel technology were deployed. Among them are a Roll on/roll-off tractor used to load and unload vehicles and other cargo onto and off ships using ramps, a straddle carrier and gensets.

CMB.TECH continued the development of Africa's first dual fuel hydrogen-diesel locomotive and kicked-off a second locomotive project which will have a diesel-electric hybrid set-up with a swappable battery container. These pilot project aim to pave the way for the conversion of the entire locomotive fleet in Namibia in the future.

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JPNH₂YDRO and BeHydro, both CMB.TECH joint ventures, have started a partnership with Daihatsu InfiniEarth and Mizuno Marine for the introduction of hydrogen engines in Japan, with the goal to decarbonise shipping in that area.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**III. Production and distribution of low carbon fuels**

CMB.TECH is involved in various projects whereby the necessary technology and infrastructure is designed, developed and operated to produce and distribute green hydrogen and ammonia. We offer hydrogen and ammonia fuel to our customers, either through own production or by sourcing it from third party producers.

We believe that ports are the energy hub of the future and therefore are the perfect ecosystem to encourage the production of green molecules, development of refuelling infrastructure and use of alternative fuels so we can ensure future supply to our vessels.

**CMB.TECH Namibia**

Our hydrogen production facility in Namibia is fully operational since September. A 6.5 hectare solar park powers our 5MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen. The fuel will be used for hydrogen-powered trucks, port equipment, railway applications and small ships. This strategic development is a realisation of our vision. It not only addresses urgent infrastructure needs but also strengthens the link between green molecules and maritime activities, reinforcing the importance of the Port of Walvis Bay.

The project's first phase focuses on hydrogen production for local use, with plans for subsequent expansion to include ammonia storage and bunkering facilities.

**Andefu**

CMB.TECH has signed an off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy in Jilin Province and owns a minority share in privately owned Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co., Ltd., one of China's largest ammonia supply chain companies. This creates an industrial partnership between two companies supporting maritime decarbonisation and the development of a green ammonia supply infrastructure. A subsidiary of Andefu, Jiangsu Andefu Storage Co., Ltd., is currently constructing a 49,000 m³ low-temperature ammonia storage tank in Nanjing, providing critical hub capacity for ammonia distribution and future marine fuel applications. The storage tank is scheduled to be commissioned in H1 2026. In addition, Andefu, in cooperation with CEEC, will build an ammonia storage terminal into operation in Panjin in the second half of 2027, significantly enhancing China's large-scale green ammonia logistics and supply capabilities. Andefu is also advancing ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operations, targeting commercial deployment in 2026, to support the emerging global ammonia-fuelled shipping fleet together with CMB.TECH.

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**Our Fleet**

Set forth below is certain information regarding our fleet as of April 1, 2026.

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Ilma | VLCC | 314000 | 2012 | Hyundai | TI Pool |
| Ingrid | VLCC | 314000 | 2012 | Hyundai | TI Pool |
| Donoussa | VLCC | 299999 | 2016 | Daewoo | Time Charter |
| Atrebates | VLCC | 319000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Eburones | VLCC | 319000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Menapii | VLCC | 319000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| TK300K-4 | VLCC | 319000 | 2027 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| TK300K-5 | VLCC | 319000 | 2027 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| **VLCC \| Total dwt \| #** | **VLCC \| Total dwt \| #** | **2522999** |  | **8** |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Sienna | Suezmax | 150205 | 2007 | Universal | Spot |
| Cap Theodora | Suezmax | 158819 | 2008 | Samsung | Time Charter |
| Fraternity | Suezmax | 157714 | 2009 | Samsung | Time Charter |
| Stella | Suezmax | 165000 | 2011 | Hyundai | Spot |
| Captain Michael | Suezmax | 157648 | 2012 | Samsung | Spot |
| Maria | Suezmax | 157523 | 2012 | Hyundai | Spot |
| Cap Corpus Christi | Suezmax | 156600 | 2018 | Hyundai | Time Charter |
| Cap Pembroke | Suezmax | 158826 | 2018 | Hyundai | Time Charter |
| Cap Port Arthur | Suezmax | 156600 | 2018 | Hyundai | Time Charter |
| Cap Quebec | Suezmax | 156600 | 2018 | Hyundai | Time Charter |
| Cedar | Suezmax | 157310 | 2022 | Daehan | Time Charter |
| Cypres | Suezmax | 157310 | 2022 | Daehan | Spot |
| Brest | Suezmax | 156851 | 2023 | Hyundai | Spot |
| Brugge | Suezmax | 156851 | 2023 | Hyundai | Spot |
| Bristol | Suezmax | 156851 | 2024 | Hyundai | Spot |
| Helios | Suezmax | 156790 | 2024 | DH Shipbuilding | Time Charter |
| Orion | Suezmax | 156790 | 2024 | DH Shipbuilding | Spot |
| Cap Grace | Suezmax | 156000 | 2026 | DH Shipbuilding | Time Charter |
| Cap Joseph | Suezmax | 156000 | 2026 | DH Shipbuilding | Time Charter |
| **SUEZMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **SUEZMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **2986288** |  | **19** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**FSO Vessels** | | | | | |
| FSO Africa | FSO | 432023 | 2002 | Daewoo | Service Contract |
| FSO Asia | FSO | 432023 | 2002 | Daewoo | Service Contract |
| **FSO \| Total dwt \| #** | **FSO \| Total dwt \| #** | **864046** |  | **2** |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Type** | **Gross Tons** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessel** | | | | | |
| Hydrotug | Tugboat | 496 | 2022 | Armon | Time Charter |
| **TUGBOAT \| Total dwt \| #** | **TUGBOAT \| Total dwt \| #** | **496** |  | **1** |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Type** | **Gross Tons** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessel** | | | | | |
| MPH2UV | MHUV 2010 | 150 | 2026 | Neptune |  |
| **MHUV 2010 \| Total dwt \| #** | **MHUV 2010 \| Total dwt \| #** | **150** |  | **1** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Gross Tons** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessel** | | | | | |
| 552215 | MP-ASV |  | 2028 | DH Shipyard |  |
| **MP-ASV \| Total dwt \| #** | **MP-ASV \| Total dwt \| #** | **—** |  | **1** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Hydroville | Ferry | 15 | 2017 | BW Seacat | Demonstration vessel |
| Hydrobingo\* | Ferry | 19 | 2021 | Tsuneishi | Commerial ferry |
| **FERRY \| Total dwt \| #** | **FERRY \| Total dwt \| #** | **34** |  | **2** |  |

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\* 50% owned vessel

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| 552207 | CSOV | 2000 | 2026 | Damen | Spot |
| 552208 | CSOV | 2000 | 2026 | Damen | Spot |
| 552209 | CSOV | 2000 | 2026 | Damen | Spot |
| 552210 | CSOV | 2000 | 2026 | Damen | Spot |
| Windcat Amsterdam | CSOV | 2000 | 2025 | Damen | Time Charter |
| Windcat Rotterdam | CSOV | 2000 | 2025 | Damen | Spot |
| **CSOV \| Total dwt \| #** | **CSOV \| Total dwt \| #** | **12000** |  | **6** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| CMA CGM Masai Mara | Container | 75830 | 2023 | Yangfan | Time Charter |
| CMA CGM Zingaro | Container | 75830 | 2024 | Yangfan | Time Charter |
| CMA CGM Etosha | Container | 77000 | 2024 | Yangfan | Time Charter |
| CMA CGM Dolomites | Container | 77000 | 2024 | Yangfan | Time Charter |
| Yara Eyde | Container | 1400 TEU | 2026 | Yangfan | Time Charter |
| **CONTAINER \| Total dwt \| #** | **CONTAINER \| Total dwt \| #** | **305660** |  | **5** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Bochem Houston | Chemical | 26000 | 2023 | CMJL Dingheng | STJS |
| Bochem Rotterdam | Chemical | 26000 | 2023 | CMJL Dingheng | STJS |
| Bochem Casablanca | Chemical | 25000 | 2024 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| Bochem Shanghai | Chemical | 25000 | 2024 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| Bochem New Orleans | Chemical | 25000 | 2024 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| Bochem Brisbane | Chemical | 25000 | 2024 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| Bochem Santos | Chemical | 25000 | 2025 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| Bochem Callao | Chemical | 25000 | 2026 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| CMYZ0189 | Chemical | 25000 | 2028 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| CMYZ0190 | Chemical | 25000 | 2028 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| CMYZ0191 | Chemical | 25000 | 2028 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| CMYZ0192 | Chemical | 25000 | 2028 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| CMYZ0193 | Chemical | 26000 | 2029 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| CMYZ0194 | Chemical | 26000 | 2029 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| **CHEMICAL \| Total dwt \| #** | **CHEMICAL \| Total dwt \| #** | **354000** |  | **14** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Product Tanker CMJL #1 | Product Tanker | 17000 | 2026 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| Product Tanker CMJL #2 | Product Tanker | 17000 | 2026 | CMJL Dingheng | Time Charter |
| **PRODUCT TANKER \| Total dwt \| #** | **PRODUCT TANKER \| Total dwt \| #** | **34000** |  | **2** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Mineral Belgie | Newcastlemax | 210204 | 2023 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Nederland | Newcastlemax | 210204 | 2023 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral France | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Luxembourg | Newcastlemax | 210197 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Deutschland | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Time Charter |
| Mineral Italia | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Time Charter |
| Mineral Eire | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Espana | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Danmark | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Hellas | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2024 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Portugal | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Cesko | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Slovenija | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Malta | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| Mineral Osterreich | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Sverige | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Suomi | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Polska | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Slovensko | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2025 | Qingdao Beihai | Spot |
| Mineral Europa | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| Mineral Latvija | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| Mineral Kypros | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| Mineral Eesti | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| Mineral Lietuva | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |

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| **Vessel Name** | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| Mineral Magyar | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai |  |
| Mineral Romania | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai | Time Charter |
| Mineral Balgariya | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai | Time Charter |
| Mineral Hrvatska | Newcastlemax | 210000 | 2026 | Qingdao Beihai | Time Charter |
| Golden Champion | Newcastlemax | 208391 | 2019 | NTS | Spot |
| Golden Comfort | Newcastlemax | 208385 | 2020 | NTS | Spot |
| Golden Earl | Newcastlemax | 207999 | 2020 | NTS | Time Charter |
| Golden Spirit | Newcastlemax | 210866 | 2020 | Bohai | Index linked time charter |
| Golden Spray | Newcastlemax | 210667 | 2021 | Bohai | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Angola | Newcastlemax | 208400 | 2019 | NTS | Spot |
| Mineral Cabo Verde | Newcastlemax | 211112 | 2016 | Bohai | Time Charter |
| Mineral Comoros | Newcastlemax | 211135 | 2016 | Bohai | Time Charter |
| Mineral Guinea | Newcastlemax | 208395 | 2020 | NTS | Spot |
| Mineral Madagascar | Newcastlemax | 211138 | 2020 | Bohai | Spot |
| Mineral Malawi | Newcastlemax | 208397 | 2020 | NTS | Spot |
| Mineral Mauritius | Newcastlemax | 210896 | 2020 | Bohai | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Mozambique | Newcastlemax | 208399 | 2020 | NTS | Spot |
| Mineral Namibia | Newcastlemax | 207999 | 2020 | NTS | Time Charter |
| Mineral Shougang International | Newcastlemax |  | 2020 | NTS | Time Charter |
| Mineral Walcott | Newcastlemax | 207999 | 2017 | Dalian | Time Charter |
| Mineral Zambia | Newcastlemax | 207999 | 2021 | NTS | Time Charter |
| Mineral Zimbabwe | Newcastlemax | 207999 | 2021 | NTS | Time Charter |
| **BULKER NEWCASTLEMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **BULKER NEWCASTLEMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **9436781** |  | **46** |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment (2)** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Golden Beijing | Capesize | 175820 | 2010 | JHI | Spot |
| Golden Future | Capesize | 175861 | 2010 | JHI | Spot |
| Golden Zhejiang | Capesize | 175837 | 2010 | JHI | Spot |

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| Golden Myrtalia | Capesize | 177979 | 2011 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| KSL China | Capesize | 179109 | 2013 | Orient | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Jindeok | Capesize | 179189 | 2014 | Sungdong SB | Spot |
| Golden Houston | Capesize | 181214 | 2014 | Imabari | Spot |
| Mineral Ajisai | Capesize | 180600 | 2014 | Imabari | Time Charter |
| Mineral Kevin | Capesize | 180958 | 2014 | SWS | Time Charter |
| Mineral Romelu | Capesize | 181066 | 2014 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Marouane | Capesize | 181020 | 2014 | SWS | Spot |
| Mineral Nacer | Capesize | 181055 | 2014 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Eden | Capesize | 180960 | 2014 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Axel | Capesize | 181015 | 2014 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Dries | Capesize | 181062 | 2014 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Jan | Capesize | 181009 | 2014 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Seondeok | Capesize | 179337 | 2015 | Sungdong SB | Spot |
| Mineral Kiku | Capesize | 182472 | 2015 | JMU | Spot |
| Mineral Sakura | Capesize | 182481 | 2015 | JMU | Spot |
| Mineral Kaede | Capesize | 182486 | 2015 | JMU | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Thibaut | Capesize | 181062 | 2015 | SWS | Spot |
| Mineral Toby | Capesize | 181010 | 2015 | SWS | Spot |
| Mineral Thomas | Capesize | 181003 | 2015 | SWS | Spot |
| Mineral Vincent | Capesize | 181043 | 2015 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Pohang | Capesize | 180355 | 2016 | DH Shipbuilding | Time Charter |
| Mineral Dangjin | Capesize | 180491 | 2016 | DH Shipbuilding | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Yeosu | Capesize | 180229 | 2016 | DH Shipbuilding | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Sumire | Capesize | 182610 | 2016 | JMU | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Kwangyang | Capesize | 180513 | 2016 | DH Shipbuilding | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Nimbus | Capesize | 180503 | 2017 | NTS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Yannick | Capesize | 181044 | 2017 | SWS | Spot |
| Mineral Youri | Capesize | 181046 | 2017 | SWS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Arcus | Capesize | 180478 | 2018 | NTS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Calvus | Capesize | 180521 | 2018 | NTS | Index linked time charter |

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| Mineral Cirrus | Capesize | 180487 | 2018 | NTS | Spot |
| Mineral Cumulus | Capesize | 180499 | 2018 | NTS | Index linked time charter |
| Mineral Incus | Capesize | 180512 | 2018 | NTS | Index linked time charter |
| **BULKER CAPESIZE \| Total dwt \| #** | **BULKER CAPESIZE \| Total dwt \| #** | **6673936** |  | **37** |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment (2)** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| Golden Arion | Kamsarmax | 82188 | 2011 | Tsuneishi | Spot |
| Golden Jake | Kamsarmax | 82188 | 2011 | Tsuneishi | Spot |
| Golden Daisy | Kamsarmax | 81507 | 2012 | SPP | Spot |
| Golden Ginger | Kamsarmax | 81487 | 2012 | SPP | Spot |
| Golden Rose | Kamsarmax | 81585 | 2012 | SPP | Spot |
| Golden Sue | Kamsarmax | 84943 | 2013 | Sasebo | Time Charter |
| Golden Deb | Kamsarmax | 84970 | 2014 | Sasebo | Time Charter |
| Golden Kennedy | Kamsarmax | 84978 | 2015 | Sasebo | Time Charter |
| Golden Fellow | Kamsarmax | 81135 | 2020 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Fortune | Kamsarmax | 81210 | 2020 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Forward | Kamsarmax | 81130 | 2020 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Friend | Kamsarmax | 81206 | 2020 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Frost | Kamsarmax | 80558 | 2020 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Fast | Kamsarmax | 80573 | 2021 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Freeze | Kamsarmax | 80578 | 2021 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Furious | Kamsarmax | 80595 | 2021 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Frozen | Kamsarmax | 84505 | 2023 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Hope | Kamsarmax | 84986 | 2023 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Fridge | Kamsarmax | 84508 | 2023 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Lion | Kamsarmax | 84967 | 2023 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Soul | Kamsarmax | 84988 | 2023 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Star | Kamsarmax | 84988 | 2023 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Frigo | Kamsarmax | 84520 | 2024 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Faith | Kamsarmax | 84987 | 2024 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Tide | Kamsarmax | 84996 | 2024 | Dalian | Spot |
| Golden Wave | Kamsarmax | 84984 | 2024 | Dalian | Spot |
| **BULKER KAMSARMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **BULKER KAMSARMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **2159260** |  | **26** |  |

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| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Charterer** | **Type of employment (2)** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | | |
| Golden Fraiche | Panamax | 74500 | 2013 | Pipavav |  | Spot |
| Golden Frio | Panamax | 74300 | 2013 | Pipavav |  | Spot |
| Golden Fris | Panamax | 74754 | 2017 | Pipavav |  | Spot |
| Golden Opal | Panamax | 74232 | 2017 | Pipavav |  | Spot |
| **BULKER PANAMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **BULKER PANAMAX \| Total dwt \| #** | **297786** |  | **4** |  |  |

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| | **Type** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | |
| Windcat 1 | CTV | 2004 | AF Theriault | Spot |
| Windcat 2 | CTV | 2005 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 3 | CTV | 2005 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 4 | CTV | 2005 | AF Theriault | Spot |
| Windcat 10 | CTV | 2007 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 7 | CTV | 2007 | Island Boats Inc | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 11 | CTV | 2008 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 16 | CTV | 2008 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 19 | CTV | 2008 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 14 | CTV | 2009 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 15 | CTV | 2009 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 17 | CTV | 2009 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 18 | CTV | 2009 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 20 | CTV | 2009 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| WC Dorothea | CTV | 2010 | South Boats | Long term Time Charter |
| Windcat 21 | CTV | 2010 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 22 | CTV | 2010 | D&S Woudsend | Long term Time Charter |
| Windcat 23 | CTV | 2010 | AF Theriault | Spot |
| Windcat 24 | CTV | 2010 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 25 | CTV | 2010 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 101 | CTV | 2011 | Bloemsma van Bremen | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 26 | CTV | 2011 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 27 | CTV | 2011 | AF Theriault | Spot |

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| **Vessel Name** | **Type** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| Windcat 29 | CTV | 2011 | AF Theriault | Short term Time Charter |
| FRS Windcat 28\* | CTV | 2012 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 30 | CTV | 2012 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 31 | CTV | 2013 | D&S Woudsend | Long term Time Charter |
| Windcat 32 | CTV | 2013 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 33 | CTV | 2013 | D&S Woudsend | Long term Time Charter |
| FRS Windcat 34\* | CTV | 2013 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| FRS Windcat 35\* | CTV | 2014 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 36 | CTV | 2014 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 37 | CTV | 2015 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 38 | CTV | 2015 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 39 | CTV | 2016 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 40 | CTV | 2017 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 41 | CTV | 2018 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| FRS Windcat 42\* | CTV | 2018 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| FRS Windcat 43\* | CTV | 2018 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| TSM Windcat 44\* | CTV | 2019 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 45 | CTV | 2019 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 46 | CTV | 2020 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 47 | CTV | 2020 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Hydrocat 48 | CTV | 2021 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| TSM Windcat 49\* | CTV | 2021 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| TSM Windcat 52\* | CTV | 2022 | Neptune | Spot |
| TSM Windcat 53\* | CTV | 2022 | Neptune | Short term Time Charter |
| TSM Windcat 54\* | CTV | 2022 | Neptune | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 50 | CTV | 2022 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 51 | CTV | 2022 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| FRS Hydrocat 55\* | CTV | 2023 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| TSM Windcat 56\* | CTV | 2024 | Neptune | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 57 | CTV | 2024 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| TSM Windcat 59\* | CTV | 2025 | Neptune | Short term Time Charter |

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| **Vessel Name** | **Type** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| FRS Windcat 61\* | CTV | 2025 | D&S Woudsend | Spot |
| FRS Windcat 62\* | CTV | 2025 | Neptune | Short term Time Charter |
| Windcat 63 | CTV | 2026 | Neptune |  |
| FRS Windcat 64\* | CTV | 2026 | D&S Woudsend |  |
| Windcat 58 | CTV | 2025 | Neptune | Short term Time Charter |
| Hydrocat 60 | CTV | 2025 | D&S Woudsend | Short term Time Charter |
| FRS Windcat 65\* | CTV | 2026 | Neptune |  |
| Windcat 66 | CTV | 2026 | Neptune |  |
| Windcat 67 | CTV | 2026 | D&S Woudsend |  |
| **CTV \| #** | **CTV \| #** |  | **61** |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Type** | **Deadweight Tons (dwt)** | **Year Built** | **Shipyard (1)** | **Type of employment** |
| **Vessel Name**<br>**Owned Vessels** | | | | | |
| DQS-02 | Coaster | 5000 | 2026 | Dung Quat |  |
| DQS-04 | Coaster | 5000 | 2026 | Dung Quat |  |
| **COASTER \| Total dwt \| #** | **COASTER \| Total dwt \| #** | **10000** |  | **2** |  |

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(1)As used in this report, "Samsung" refers to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd, "Hyundai" refers to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., "Universal" refers to Universal Shipbuilding Corporation, "Hitachi" refers to Hitachi Zosen Corporation, "Daewoo" refers to Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering S.A. (DSME), "JMU" refers to Japan Marine United Corp., Ariake Shipyard, Japan, "Dalian" refers to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd., "STX" refers to STX Offshore and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., and "Hanjin" refers to Hanjin Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., "NTS" refers to New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "Damen" refers to Damen Shipyards Hai Long Bay, "Yangfan" refers to Yanfan Group Co. Ltd., "D&S Woudsend" refers to Dok en Scheepsbouw Woudsend BV, "Qingdao Beihai" refers to CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "South Boats" refers to South Boats Special Projects Ltd., "Yara Int." refers to Yara International ASA, "Tsuneishi" refers to Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "DH Shipbuilding" refers to Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "Armon" refers to , "BW Seacat" refers to Bennett-Worrallo SeaCat Ltd., "Neptune" refers to Neptune Shipyards B.V., "AF Theriault" refers to A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd., "Armon" refers to Astilleros Armon S.A., "CMJL Dingheng" refers to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd., "Dung Quat" refers to Dung Quat Shipbuilding Industry Ltd, "Bohai" refers to Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., "JHI" refers to Jinhai Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., "SWS" refers to Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "Orient" refers to Orient Shipyard Co.,Ltd., "Sungdon SB" refers to HSG Sungdong Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., "Imabari" refers to Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. "SPP" refers to SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "Sasebo" refers to Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., "Pipavav" refers to Pipavav shipyard Ltd.

(2)Index linked time charter: in a time charter the rate is fixed, an Index-linked time charter has a variable rate that depends on an agreed index.

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**Employment of our fleet**

Our crude oil tanker fleet is employed through a combination of primarily spot market voyage fixtures and time charters. We deploy our two FSOs as floating storage units under fixed-rate service contracts in the offshore services sector. Our dry-bulk fleet is employed under primarily spot market voyage fixtures. The container fleet is operated under time charters. The chemical tanker fleet is a mixture of spot market voyage fixtures, including through the STJS Pool and time charters. The CTV fleet operates under a mixture of spot market voyage fixtures and time carter fixtures.

For 2026, we currently expect our fleet will have approximately 68,200 available days for hire, we expect 85.2% of our fleet to be available to be employed on the spot market, either directly or through the STJS Pool, and we expect 14.8% of our fleet to be available to be employed on TCs.

*<u>Spot market</u>*

A spot market voyage charter is a contract to carry a specific cargo from a load port to a discharge port for an agreed freight per ton of cargo or a specified total amount. Under spot market voyage charters, we pay voyage expenses such as port, canal and bunker costs. Spot charter rates have historically been volatile and fluctuate due to seasonal changes, as well as general supply and demand dynamics in the marine transportation sector. Although the revenue we generate in the spot market is less predictable, we believe our exposure to this market provides us with the opportunity to capture better profit margins during periods when vessel demand exceeds supply leading to improvements in charter rates. As of April 1, 2026, we had employed 101 of our vessels in the spot market (87 Bocimar, 12 Euronav, two Bochem).

*<u>Tankers International Pool</u>*

In 2025, we principally employed and commercially managed our VLCCs through the TI Pool, a leading spot market-oriented VLCC pool in which other shipowners with vessels of similar size and quality participate along with us. We participated in the formation of the TI Pool in 2000 to allow it and other TI Pool participants, consisting of unaffiliated third-party owners and operators of similarly sized vessels (the "Pool Participants"), to gain economies of scale, obtain increased cargo, flow of information, logistical efficiency and greater vessel utilization. On February 26, 2026, we announced that we sold our share in the TI Pool to International Seaways (NYSE: INSW), which closed on January 27, 2026. As of April 1, 2026, the TI Pool was comprised of 18 vessels, including 2 of our VLCCs .

*<u>Stolt Tankers Pool</u>*

The STJS Pool, operates under four key principles: Trust, Transparency, Performance and Winning Together. The STJS Pool encompasses various sub-pools and includes five pool partners all committed to long-term collaboration. The STJS Pool's structure is designed for sustained partnerships rather than temporary vessel parking. The mission of Stolt Tankers and the STJS Pool is to "deliver good chemistry to our stakeholders and customers through collaboration for flexible and personalized solutions".

The STJS Pool currently manages three primary sub-pools. The 25,000 dwt sub-pool, and the other two sub-pools are the 33,000 dwt Pool and the +35,000 dwt Pool. All vessels within these pools are equipped with stainless steel tanks. Traditionally, 50-60% of available days are committed to COAs, which are generally renewed annually. Each vessel in the STJS Pool is allocated an earnings factor determined by several criteria, including dwt, Cubic capacity, number of segregations, speed and consumption, nitrogen capability, Propylene Oxide ("PO") capacity, age, heating temperature, and bow thruster capability.

Vessels join the STJS Pool under specific Entry Agreements, which reference the general STJS Pooling Agreement and a specific Charter Party. The performance of the STJS Pool manager, Stolt, is incentivized through a profit split mechanism calculated semi-annually, is awarded above a pre-agreed pool earnings level, in addition to the usual management fee and commission on revenue. Pool points are reviewed on an annual basis.

On April 1, 2026, we had two 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers employed in the STJS Pool.

*<u>Time charters</u>*

Time charters provide us with a fixed and stable cash flow for a known period of time. Time charters may help CMB.TECH mitigate, in part, its exposure to the spot market, which tends to be volatile in nature. In the future, CMB.TECH may, when the cycle matures or otherwise opportunistically, employ more of its vessels under time charter contracts as the available rates for time charters improve. CMB.TECH may also enter into time charter contracts with profit-sharing arrangements,

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which it believes will enable CMB.TECH to benefit if the spot market increases above a base charter rate as calculated either by sharing sub charter profits of the charterer or by reference to a market index and in accordance with a formula provided in the applicable charter contract. As of April 1, 2026, CMB.TECH had employed eighty-eight of its vessels on fixed-rate time charters (12 Euronav, three Bocimar, fourteen Bochem, five Delphis, 53 Windcat, one Other). The eighty-eight fixed-rate time charters include both current and future time charter commitments, representing an overall contract backlog of $3.05 billion.

*<u>FSOs and offshore service contracts</u>*

We currently deploy our two FSOs as floating storage units under service contracts with North Oil Company, in the offshore services sector. As our tanker vessels age, we may seek to extend their useful lives by employing such vessels on long-term offshore projects at rates higher than may otherwise be achieved in the time charter market, or sell such vessels to third-party owners in the offshore conversion market at a premium.

**Technical and commercial management of our vessels**

*<u>Technical</u>*

CMB.TECH entrusts the ship management of its fleet to respected, first-in-class ship management companies.

Each fleet and each vessel come with specific technical and operational characteristics, and we can only operate such a diverse fleet with the right expertise at the right place.

These partnerships require a close cooperation between ship owner and ship manager, hence regular meetings are held between CMB.TECH and the ship managers. During this meeting, experience and knowledge is shared and beacons for the way forward are set. From delivery planning of newbuilding projects to weather conditions during sea passages and follow-up of drydock works, all these aspects require a clear and shared vision.

CMB.TECH also collaborates with its partners to decarbonise and rejuvenate our fleet. Their experience in safety management, technical operations and crew training is of vital importance in safely and successfully trading our vessels.

The Windcat CTV fleet maintains its full ship management in-house, committing to the highest standards of operational safety and commercial commitment.

*<u>Commercial</u>*

Two of CMB.TECH's 25,000 dwt chemical tankers are commercially and operationally managed by the STJS Pool.

The vessels in each of the Euronav (Suezmax and FSO), Bochem, Bocimar, Windcat and Delphis fleets are commercially managed by the CMB.TECH commercial department operating out of the offices in Belgium and The Netherlands with the support of Norway and Singapore.

**Competition**

The shipping market is highly competitive, driven by a combination of low barriers to entry, cyclical demand, volatile freight rates and high operational costs. Competition arises primarily from other vessel owners and operators some of whom have substantially greater resources than we do. We compete for charters on the basis of price, vessel location, size, age and condition of the vessel, as well as on our reputation as an operator. Competition is also affected by the availability of other size vessels which compete in the sectors and trades in which we engage.

We currently operate all of our vessels in the spot market, either directly or through STJS Pool, or on time charter or on service agreements for the FSOs.

For our vessels that operate in the STJS Pool, Stolt Tankers, the STJS Pool manager, is responsible for their commercial management.

**Seasonality**

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We operate our vessels in markets that have historically exhibited seasonal variations in demand and, as a result, charter rates.

The tanker market, particularly for VLCCs and Suezmax vessels, follows a seasonal pattern influenced by global oil demand, refinery cycles and geopolitical events. The first quarter of the year often experiences strong demand, driven by winter heating needs in the Northern Hemisphere and the peak of crude oil shipments to refineries preparing for high winter consumption. However, as winter ends, demand in the second quarter tends to be weaker due to refinery maintenance season, leading to lower crude oil imports and reduced tanker demand. In the third quarter, demand usually gradually recovers as refineries return to full operations and crude oil imports increase, especially in preparation for winter. The fourth quarter is typically the strongest period, as oil demand normally surges ahead of winter, driving high crude oil import volumes, particularly to Asia, Europe and the U.S. Additionally, weather-related disruptions such as hurricanes and rough seas can tighten vessel supply, further boosting freight rates. While this pattern of general seasonality holds, factors such as OPEC production decisions, geopolitical tensions and unexpected supply chain disruptions can significantly impact market dynamics.

The Newcastlemax/Capesize market follows a distinct seasonal pattern driven by global trade flows, weather conditions and industrial demand. The first quarter is typically the weakest, as Chinese New Year slows down industrial activity, while adverse weather conditions, such as cyclones in Australia and heavy rains in Brazil, disrupt iron ore exports. In the second quarter, the market usually begins to recover as Chinese steel production picks up and Brazilian iron ore exports resume post-weather disruptions. The third quarter usually sees further strengthening, fueled by increased iron ore restocking by Chinese mills and growing coal shipments to China and Europe ahead of winter. The fourth quarter is usually the strongest, with peak demand for iron ore and coal, particularly from China, leading to higher freight rates. This period often experiences supply constraints due to port congestion, unpredictable weather and strong commodity demand, pushing rates to their annual highs. While this seasonality remains a general trend, external factors such as economic cycles, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions can influence market dynamics.

The Kamsarmax and Panamax dry bulk markets exhibit seasonal patterns largely shaped by agricultural exports, coal demand, and weather-related disruptions. The first quarter often sees subdued activity due to reduced grain exports from the US Gulf and South America, as well as lower coal demand during the Northern Hemisphere winter. Activity typically picks up in the second quarter with the onset of the South American grain export season, particularly from Brazil and Argentina. The third quarter maintains momentum with continued grain shipments and increased coal demand from Asia, especially ahead of the monsoon season in India and typhoon disruptions in East Asia. The fourth quarter often experiences a surge in demand due to pre-winter coal restocking in Asia and the start of the US grain export season, supporting higher freight rates. However, this seasonality can be influenced by factors such as harvest yields, trade policies, and shifts in energy demand.

The chemical tanker market has a more subdued seasonal pattern influenced by production cycles, agricultural demand and weather-related disruptions. The first quarter is typically strong, as chemical producers and traders restock inventories after year-end holidays, and demand for methanol, ethanol and other industrial chemicals remains firm, particularly in Asia and the Americas. The second quarter often experiences a dip due to lower industrial activity in some regions and scheduled maintenance shutdowns at chemical plants and refineries, leading to reduced seaborne trade. The third quarter normally marks a gradual recovery, driven by rising demand for agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides ahead of planting seasons, as well as increased shipments of oleochemicals and edible oils. The fourth quarter is usually the strongest, fueled by a surge in pre-winter demand for chemicals, increased biodiesel movements and higher industrial production ahead of year-end holidays. Additionally, weather-related disruptions, such as hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and typhoons in Asia, can tighten vessel availability and push freight rates higher. While these seasonal trends provide a general framework, factors such as petrochemical market fluctuations, regulatory changes and global economic conditions can significantly impact demand and freight rates in the chemical tanker sector.

The market for container vessels follows a seasonal pattern driven by global trade cycles, retail demand and manufacturing activity. The first quarter is generally weak, as containerized trade slows down following the holiday season and the Chinese New Year causes factory closures in China, reducing export volumes. The second quarter normally sees a gradual recovery, as manufacturing resumes in Asia, and retailers begin restocking ahead of the back-to-school and summer shopping seasons, leading to increased containerized shipments. The third quarter is typically the strongest, driven by peak season demand as retailers in North America and Europe import goods in preparation for the holiday shopping season, leading to high vessel utilization and rising freight rates. The fourth quarter usually starts off strong due to the last wave of holiday shipments but can weaken toward the end of the year as demand slows and supply chains wind down ahead of year-end holidays. Additionally, weather-related disruptions, such as typhoons in Asia or congestion at major ports, can impact vessel availability and rates. While this seasonality is a general trend, external factors such as economic conditions, port congestion, fuel costs and geopolitical events can significantly affect market dynamics for mid-sized container vessels.

The market for CSOVs/CTVs in Europe follows a seasonal pattern driven by offshore wind farm operations, weather conditions and maintenance schedules. The first quarter is typically challenging, as harsh winter weather, strong winds and

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rough sea conditions limit offshore wind farm construction and maintenance activities, reducing the demand for CSOVs/CTVs. However, some vessels remain active for essential maintenance and emergency repairs. The second quarter typically marks the start of the peak season, as weather conditions improve and offshore wind farm construction and maintenance work ramp up, leading to increased CSOVs/CTV utilization. The third quarter is usually the busiest period, with maximum offshore activity during the summer months, when calmer seas and longer daylight hours allow for extended work shifts, pushing up vessel demand and charter rates. The fourth quarter usually starts off strong but sees a gradual slowdown as autumn storms and worsening weather conditions reduce offshore accessibility, leading to fewer deployments of CSOVs/CTVs toward the end of the year. While this seasonal pattern remains consistent, factors such as government renewable energy policies, wind farm expansion projects and technological advancements in offshore access solutions can influence CSOVs/CTV market dynamics in Europe. Additionally, the seasonal dynamics of the offshore wind sector are increasingly influenced by the broader deployment of CSOVs in the oil and gas industry, as well as their growing utilization in international markets such as Taiwan and Brazil, which can offset regional seasonal slowdowns in Europe."

**Environmental and other regulations in the shipping industry**

Government regulation and laws significantly affect the ownership and operation of our fleet. We are subject to international conventions and treaties, as well as national, state and local laws and regulations in force in the countries in which our vessels may operate or are registered relating to safety and health and environmental protection including the storage, handling, emission, transportation and discharge of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and the remediation of contamination and liability for damage to natural resources. Compliance with such laws, regulations and other requirements entails significant expense, including vessel modifications and implementation of certain operating procedures.

A variety of government and private entities subject our vessels to both scheduled and unscheduled inspections. These entities include the local port authorities (applicable national authorities such as the USCG, harbor master or equivalent), classification societies, flag state administrations (countries of registry), insurers and charterers. Certain of these entities require us to obtain permits, licenses, certificates and other authorizations for the operation of our vessels. Failure to maintain necessary permits or approvals could require us to incur substantial costs or result in the temporary suspension of the operation of one or more of our vessels.

Increasing environmental concerns as the basis for laws that have created a demand for vessels that conform to stricter environmental standards. We are required to maintain operating standards for all of our vessels that emphasize operational safety, quality maintenance, continuous training of our officers and crews and compliance with pertinent regulations. We believe that the operation of our vessels is in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and that our vessels have all material permits, licenses, certificates or other authorizations necessary for the conduct of our operations. However, because such laws and regulations frequently change and may impose increasingly stricter requirements, we cannot predict the ultimate cost of complying with these requirements, or the impact of these requirements on the resale value or useful lives of our vessels.

**International Maritime Organization**

The IMO which is the United Nations' agency for maritime safety and the prevention of pollution by vessels, has adopted the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified from time to time. The latest comprehensive edition is the MARPOL Consolidated Edition 2022, published in October 2022 by the IMO. It includes all amendments adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) with entry into force up to 1 November 2022. Further amendments were agreed in 2024 and 2025 relating to garbage record books respectively air pollution from vessels. MARPOL 1973 including all amendments there to up to today, are hereinafter referred to as "MARPOL". Other IMO conventions of relevance are the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974 ("SOLAS Convention"), and the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966 ("LL Convention"). MARPOL establishes environmental standards relating to oil leakage or spilling, garbage management, sewage, air emissions, handling and disposal of noxious liquids and the handling of harmful substances in packaged forms. MARPOL is applicable to dry bulk, tanker and LNG carriers, among other vessels, and is broken into six Annexes, each of which regulates a different source of pollution. Annex I relates to leakage or spilling; Annexes II and III relate to harmful substances carried in bulk in liquid or in packaged form, respectively; Annexes IV and V relate to sewage and garbage management, respectively; and Annex VI, lastly, relates to air emissions. Annex VI was separately adopted by the IMO in September of 1997; emissions standards, titled IMO2020, took effect on January 1, 2020.

*<u>Air emissions</u>*

In September of 1997, the IMO adopted Annex VI to MARPOL to address air pollution from vessels. Effective May 2005, Annex VI sets limits on sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from all commercial vessel exhausts and prohibits "deliberate emissions" of ozone depleting substances (such as halons and chlorofluorocarbons), emissions of volatile

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compounds from cargo tanks and the shipboard incineration of specific substances. Annex VI also includes a global cap on the sulfur content of fuel oil and allows for special areas to be established with more stringent controls on sulfur emissions, as explained below. Emissions of "volatile organic compounds" from certain vessels and the shipboard incineration (from incinerators installed after January 1, 2000) of certain substances (such as polychlorinated biphenyls ("PCBs")) are also prohibited. All our vessels are currently compliant in all material respects with these regulations.

Sulfur content standards are even stricter within certain Emission Control Areas ("ECA"). As of January 1, 2015, ships operating within an ECA were not permitted to use fuel with sulfur content in excess of 0.1% mass by mass. Amended Annex VI establishes procedures for designating new ECAs. Currently, the IMO has designated four ECAs, including specified portions of the Baltic Sea area, Mediterranean Sea area, North Sea area, North American area and U.S. Caribbean Sea area. New ECAs for the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea are expected in 2026, which were adopted in draft amendments to Annex IV that are scheduled to enter into force in March 2026. Ocean-going vessels in these areas will be subject to stringent emission controls and may cause us to incur additional costs. Other areas in China are subject to local regulations that impose stricter emission controls. If other ECAs are approved by the IMO or other new or more stringent requirements relating to emissions from marine diesel engines or port operations by vessels are adopted by the EPA, or the states where we operate, compliance with these regulations could entail significant capital expenditures or otherwise increase the costs of our operations.

Amended Annex VI also establishes new tiers of stringent nitrogen oxide emissions standards for marine diesel engines, depending on their date of installation. At the MEPC meeting held from March to April 2014, amendments to Annex VI were adopted which address the date on which Tier III Nitrogen Oxide (" Tier III NOx") standards in ECAs will go into effect. Under the amendments, Tier III NOx standards apply to ships that operate in the North American and U.S. Caribbean Sea ECAs designed for the control of nitrogen oxide produced by vessels with a marine diesel engine installed and constructed on or after January 1, 2016. Tier III requirements could apply to areas that will be designated for Tier III NOx standards in the future. At MEPC 70<sup>th</sup> session ("MEPC 70") and MEPC 71<sup>st</sup> session ("MEPC 71"), the MEPC approved the North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs for nitrogen oxide for ships built on or after January 1, 2021. The EPA promulgated equivalent (and in some senses stricter) emissions standards in 2010. As a result of these designations or similar future designations, we may be required to incur additional operating or other costs.

As determined at the MEPC 70, the new Regulation 22A of MARPOL Annex VI became effective as of March 1, 2018 and requires ships above 5,000 gross tonnage to collect and report annual data on fuel oil consumption to an IMO database, with the first year of data collection having commenced on January 1, 2019. The IMO used such data as part of its initial roadmap for developing its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, as discussed further below.

As of January 1, 2023, MARPOL made mandatory certain measures relating to energy efficiency for ships. All ships are now required to develop and implement SEEMPS, and new ships must be designed in compliance with minimum energy efficiency levels per capacity mile as defined by the EEDI. Under these measures, by 2025, all new ships built will be 30% more energy efficient than those built in 2014. MEPC 75 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI which brought forward the effective date of the EEDI's "phase 3" requirements from January 1, 2025 to April 1, 2022 for several ship types, including gas carriers, general cargo ships, LNG carriers and oil tankers.

Additionally, in 2022, MEPC 75 amended to Annex VI to impose new regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. These amendments introduce requirements to assess and measure the energy efficiency of all ships and set the required attainment values, with the goal of reducing the carbon intensity of international shipping. The requirements include (1) a technical requirement to reduce carbon intensity based on a new EEXI, and (2) operational carbon intensity reduction requirements, based on a new operational carbon intensity indicator (CII). The attained EEXI is required to be calculated for ships of 400 gross tonnage and above, in accordance with different values set for ship types and categories. With respect to the CII, the draft amendments would require ships of 5,000 gross tonnage to document and verify their actual annual operational CII achieved against a determined required annual operational CII. All ships above 400 gross tonnage must also have an approved SEEMP on board. For ships above 5,000 gross tonnage, the SEEMP needs to include certain mandatory content. The same year, MEPC 75 amended MARPOL Annex I to prohibit the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil by ships in Arctic waters on and after July 1, 2024. The draft amendments introduced at MEPC 75 were adopted at the MEPC 76 session in June 2021 and entered into force in 2022, with the requirements for EEXI and CII certification that came into effect in 2023. Any vessels that do not meet this new EEXI requirement will need to adopt energy-saving/emission reducing technology, through retrofits, to reach compliant levels. This requirement creates a vast array of implications for the tanker industry going forward. Recycling of older ships could accelerate as the investments to comply with regulations are not feasible. One of the most efficient ways of reducing emissions is reducing power, however this would in turn limit vessel speed and with that supply of vessels.

MEPC 77 adopted a non-binding resolution which urges IMO member states and ship operators to voluntarily use distillate or other cleaner alternative fuels or methods of propulsion that are safe for ships and could contribute to the reduction of

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black carbon emissions from ships when operating in or near the Arctic. MEPC 79 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, Appendix IX to include the attained and required CII values, the CII rating and attained EEXI for existing ships in the required information to be submitted to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database. MEPC 79 revised the EEDI calculation guidelines to include a CO2 conversion factor for ethane, a reference to the updated ITCC guidelines, and a clarification that in case of a ship with multiple load line certificates, the maximum certified summer draft should be used when determining the deadweight. These amendments took effect on May 1, 2024.

In July, 2023, MEPC 80 approved the plan for reviewing CII regulations and guidelines, which must be completed at the latest by 2026. This review commenced at MEPC 82 in fall 2024. There will be no immediate changes to the CII framework, including correction factors and voyage adjustments, before the review is completed.

While we have incurred increased costs to comply with these revised standards, such costs have not been material. Additional or new conventions, laws and regulations may be adopted that could require the installation of expensive emission control systems thereby increasing our costs and could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. In October 2025 the IMO adjourned its decision on the Net Zero Framework (NZF) with one year due to opposition by certain States.

*<u>Safety management system requirements</u>*

The SOLAS Convention was amended to address the safe manning of vessels and emergency, training and drills. The Convention of Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims ("LLMC"), sets limitations of liability for a loss of life or personal injury claim or a property claim against vessel owners. We believe that our vessels are in substantial compliance with SOLAS and LLMC standards.

Under the ISM Code, our operations are also subject to environmental standards and requirements. The ISM Code requires the party with operational control of a vessel to develop an extensive safety management system that includes, among other things, the adoption of a safety and environmental protection policy setting forth instructions and procedures for operating its vessels safely and describing procedures for responding to emergencies. We rely upon the safety management system that we and our technical managers team have developed for compliance with the ISM Code.

The failure of a vessel owner or bareboat charterer to comply with the ISM Code may subject it to increased liability, may decrease available insurance coverage for the affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports.

The ISM Code requires that vessel operators obtain a safety management certificate for each vessel they operate. This certificate evidences compliance by a vessel's management with the ISM Code requirements for a safety management system. No vessel can obtain a safety management certificate unless its manager has been awarded a document of compliance, issued by, each flag state, under the ISM Code. Our managers have obtained applicable documents of compliance for their offices and safety management certificates for all of our vessels for which the certificates are required by the IMO. The document of compliance and safety management certificate are renewed as required.

The IMO has also adopted the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers ("STCW"). Since February 2017, all seafarers are required to meet the STCW standards and be in possession of a valid STCW certificate. Flag states that have ratified SOLAS and STCW generally employ the classification societies, which have incorporated SOLAS and STCW requirements into their class rules, to undertake surveys to confirm compliance.

The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee and MEPC, respectively, each adopted relevant parts of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Water ("Polar Code"). The Polar Code, which entered into force on January 1, 2017, covers design,

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construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue as well as environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in the waters surrounding the two poles. It also includes mandatory measures regarding safety and pollution prevention as well as recommendatory provisions. The Polar Code applies to new ships constructed after January 1, 2017, and after January 1, 2018, ships constructed before January 1, 2017 are required to meet the relevant requirements by the earlier of their first intermediate or renewal survey.

Furthermore, recent action by the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee and United States agencies indicates that cybersecurity regulations for the maritime industry are likely to be further developed in the near future in an attempt to combat cybersecurity threats. By IMO resolution, administrations are encouraged to ensure that cyber-risk management systems are incorporated by ship-owners and managers by their first annual Document of Compliance audit after January 1, 2021. In February 2021, the USCG published guidance on addressing cyber risks in a vessel's safety management system. This guidance might cause companies to create additional procedures for monitoring cybersecurity, which could require additional expenses and/or capital expenditures. The impact of future cybersecurity regulations is hard to predict at this time.

SOLAS adopted new amendments that took effect on January 1, 2024. They include new requirements for: (1) the design for safe mooring operations, (2) the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (3) watertight integrity, (4) watertight doors on cargo ships, (5) fault-isolation of fire detection systems, (6) life-saving appliances, and (7) safety of ships using LNG as fuel. The only mandatory requirement is in connection with the safe design of mooring operations. The requirements will apply only to new cargo and passenger ships constructed on or after January 1, 2024. However, the maintenance and inspection requirements will be given retrospective application for all ships, and we must align our guidelines.

*<u>Pollution control and liability requirements</u>*

The IMO has negotiated international conventions that impose liability for pollution in international waters and the territorial waters of the signatories to such conventions. For example, the IMO adopted the BWM Convention in 2004. The BWM Convention entered into force in 2017. The BWM Convention requires vessels to manage their ballast water to remove, render harmless, or avoid the uptake or discharge of new or invasive aquatic organisms and pathogens within ballast water and sediments. The BWM Convention's implementing regulations call for a phased introduction of mandatory ballast water exchange requirements, to be replaced in time with mandatory concentration limits, and require all vessels to carry a ballast water record book and an international ballast water management certificate.

In 2013, the IMO Assembly passed a resolution revising the application dates of the BWM Convention so that the dates are triggered by the entry into force date and not the dates originally in the BWM Convention. This, in effect, makes all vessels delivered before the entry into force date "existing vessels" and allows for the installation of ballast water management systems on such vessels at the IOPP renewal survey following entry into force of the convention.

The MEPC maintains guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems ("G8"). At MEPC 72, amendments were adopted to extend the date existing vessels are subject to certain ballast water standards. Vessels over 400 gross tons generally must comply with a "D-1 standard," requiring the exchange of ballast water only in open seas and away from coastal waters. The "D-2 standard" specifies the maximum amount of viable organisms allowed to be discharged, and compliance dates vary depending on the IOPP renewal dates.Those standards have been in force since 2019, and for most vessels, compliance with the D-2 standard involved installing on-board systems to treat ballast water and eliminate unwanted organisms.

Ballast water management systems, which include systems that make use of chemical, biocides, organisms or biological mechanisms, or which alter the chemical or physical characteristics of the ballast water, must be approved in accordance with IMO Guidelines (Regulation D-3). Since September 2024, all vessels have been required to meet the D-2 standard. Additionally, in 2020, MEPC 75 adopted amendments to the BWM Convention which would require a commissioning test of the ballast water management system for the initial survey or when performing an additional survey for retrofits. This analysis will not apply to ships that already have an installed BWM system certified under the BWM Convention. These amendments have entered into force on June 1, 2022. In December 2022, MEPC 79 agreed that it should be permitted to use ballast tanks for temporary storage of treated sewage and grey water. MEPC 79 also established that ships are expected to return to D-2 compliance after experiencing challenging uptake water and bypassing a BWM system should only be used as a last resort.

In 2023, MEPC 80 announced a plan for a comprehensive review of the BWM Convention over the next three years and the corresponding development of a package of amendments to the Convention. MEPC 80 also adopted further amendments relating to Appendix II of the BWM Convention concerning the form of the Ballast Water Record Book, which entered into force in February 2025. A protocol for ballast water compliance monitoring devices and unified interpretation of the form of

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the BWM Convention certificate were also adopted. In March 2024, MEPC 81 adopted amendments to the BWM Convention concerning the use of Ballast Water Record Books in electronic form, which entered into force on 1 October, 2025. Pursuant to the ongoing review, in 2024, MEPC 82 approved the 2024 Guidance on ballast water record keeping and reporting, and the 2024 Guidance for Administrations on the type of approval process for ballast water management systems to support harmonized evaluation by Administrations.

The IMO adopted the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, as amended by different Protocols in 1976, 1984 and 1992, and amended in 2000 (as amended, the "CLC"). The 2000 amendments entered into force on 1 November 2003. In 2003 a Supplementary Fund Protocol was agreed. While technically a separate protocol to the Fund Convention, this established a third tier of compensation in 2003, operating alongside the 1992 CLC. Under the CLC, and depending on whether the country in which the damage results is a party to the 1992 Protocol to the CLC, a vessel's registered owner may be strictly liable for pollution damage caused in the territorial waters of a contracting state by discharge of persistent oil, subject to certain exceptions. The 1992 Protocol changed certain limits on liability expressed using the International Monetary Fund currency unit, the Special Drawing Rights. The limits on liability have since been amended so that the compensation limits on liability were raised. The right to limit liability is forfeited under the CLC where the spill is caused by the shipowner's actual fault and under the 1992 Protocol where the spill is caused by the shipowner's intentional or reckless act or omission where the shipowner knew pollution damage would probably result. The CLC requires ships over 2,000 tons covered by it to maintain insurance covering the liability of the owner in a sum equivalent to an owner's liability for a single incident. We have protection and indemnity ("P&I") insurance for environmental incidents.

The IMO also adopted the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage ("Bunker Convention") to impose strict liability on vessel owners (including the registered owner, bareboat charterer, manager or operator) for pollution damage in jurisdictional waters of ratifying states caused by discharges of bunker fuel. The Bunker Convention requires registered owners of vessels over 1,000 gross tons to maintain insurance for pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits of liability under the applicable national or international limitation regime (but not exceeding the amount calculated in accordance with the LLMC). With respect to non-ratifying states, liability for spills or releases of oil carried as fuel in vessel's bunkers typically is determined by the national or other domestic laws in the jurisdiction where the events or damages occur.

Vessels are required to maintain a certificate attesting that they maintain adequate insurance to cover an incident. In jurisdictions, such as the United States where the CLC or the Bunker Convention has not been adopted, various legislative schemes or common law govern, and liability is imposed either on the basis of fault or on a strict-liability basis.

Clubs in the International Group of P&I Clubs (the "International Group") issue the required Bunkers Convention "Blue Cards" to enable signatory states to issue certificates. All of our vessels are entered with P&I Clubs that are member of the International Group. Accordingly, all our vessels are in possession of a CLC state issued certificate attesting that the required insurance coverage is in force.

*<u>Anti-fouling requirements</u>*

In 2001, the IMO adopted the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships ("Anti-fouling Convention"). The Anti-fouling Convention, which took effect in 2008, prohibits the use of organotin compound coatings to prevent the attachment of mollusks and other sea life to the hulls of vessels. Vessels of over 400 gross tons engaged in international voyages will also be required to undergo an initial survey before the vessel is put into service or before an International Anti-fouling System Certificate ("IAFS Certificate") is issued for the first time; and subsequent surveys when the anti-fouling systems are altered or replaced. Vessels of 24 meters in length or more but less than 400 gross tonnage engaged in international voyages will have to carry a Declaration on Anti-fouling Systems signed by the owner or authorized agent.

In 2020, MEPC 75 approved draft amendments to the Anti-fouling Convention to prohibit anti-fouling systems containing cybutryne, which would apply to ships from January 1, 2023, or, for ships already bearing such an anti-fouling system, at the next scheduled renewal of the system after that date, but no later than 60 months following the last application to the ship of such a system. In addition, the IAFS Certificate has been updated to address compliance options for anti-fouling systems to address cybutryne. Ships which are affected by this ban on cybutryne must receive an updated IAFS Certificate no later than two years after the entry into force of these amendments. Ships which are not affected (i.e. with anti-fouling systems which do not contain cybutryne) must receive an updated IAFS Certificate at the next Anti-fouling application to the vessel. These amendments were formally adopted at MEPC 76 in June 2021 and entered into force on January 1, 2023.

We have obtained IAFS Certificates for all of our vessels that are subject to the Anti-fouling Convention.

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*<u>Compliance enforcemen</u>t*

Noncompliance with the ISM Code or other IMO regulations may subject the shipowner or bareboat charterer to increased liability, may lead to decreases in available insurance coverage for affected vessels and may result in the denial of access to, or detention in, some ports. The USCG and EU authorities prohibit vessels not in compliance with the ISM Code by applicable deadlines from trading in U.S. and EU ports, respectively. Each of our vessels is ISM Code certified. However, there can be no assurance that such certificates will be maintained in the future. The IMO continues to review and introduce new regulations. It is impossible to predict what additional regulations, if any, may be passed by the IMO and what effect, if any, such regulations might have on our operations.

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***United States regulations***

*The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA")*

The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ("OPA"), established an extensive regulatory and liability regime for the protection and cleanup of the environment from oil spills. OPA affects all "owners and operators" whose vessels trade or operate within the U.S., its territories and possessions or whose vessels operate in U.S. waters, which includes the U.S.'s territorial sea and its 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone around the U.S. The U.S. has also enacted CERCLA, which applies to the discharge of hazardous substances other than oil, except in limited circumstances, whether on land or at sea. OPA and CERCLA both define "owner and operator" in the case of a vessel as any person owning, operating or chartering by demise, the vessel. Both OPA and CERCLA impact our operations.

Under the OPA, vessel owners and operators are "responsible parties" and are jointly, severally and strictly liable (unless the spill results solely from the act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war) for all containment and clean-up costs and other damages arising from discharges or threatened discharges of oil from their vessels, including bunkers (fuel). OPA defines these other damages broadly to include:

–injury to, destruction or loss of, or loss of use of, natural resources and related assessment costs;

–injury to, or economic losses resulting from, the destruction of real and personal property;

–loss of subsistence use of natural resources that are injured, destroyed or lost;

–net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees or net profit revenues resulting from injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property, or natural resources;

–lost profits or impairment of earning capacity due to injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property or natural resources; and

–net cost of increased or additional public services necessitated by removal activities following a discharge of oil, such as protection from fire, safety or health hazards, and loss of subsistence use of natural resources.

OPA contains statutory caps on liability and damages; such caps do not apply to direct cleanup costs. In 2022, the USCG issued a final rule to adjust the limitation of liability under the OPA. Effective since March 23, 2023, the new adjusted limits of OPA liability for a tank vessel, other than a single-hull tank vessel, over 3,000 gross tons liability to the greater of $2,500 per gross ton or $21,521,300 (the previous limit was $2,300 per gross ton or $19,943,400). These limits of liability do not apply if an incident was proximately caused by the violation of an applicable U.S. federal safety, construction or operating regulation by a responsible party (or its agent, employee or a person acting pursuant to a contractual relationship), or a responsible party's gross negligence or willful misconduct. The limitation on liability similarly does not apply if the responsible party fails or refuses to (i) report the incident as required by law where the responsible party knows or has reason to know of the incident; (ii) reasonably cooperate and assist as requested in connection with oil removal activities; or (iii) without sufficient cause, comply with an order issued under the Federal Water Pollution Act (Section 311 (c), (e)) or the Intervention on the High Seas Act.

CERCLA contains a similar liability regime whereby owners and operators of vessels are liable for cleanup, removal and remedial costs, as well as damages for injury to, or destruction or loss of, natural resources, including the reasonable costs associated with assessing the same, and health assessments or health effects studies. There is no liability if the discharge of a hazardous substance results solely from the act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war. Liability under CERCLA is limited to the greater of $300 per gross ton or $5.0 million for vessels carrying a hazardous substance as cargo and the greater of $300 per gross ton or $500,000 for any other vessel. These limits do not apply (rendering the responsible person liable for the total cost of response and damages) if the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance resulted from willful misconduct or negligence, or the primary cause of the release was a violation of applicable safety, construction or operating standards or regulations. The limitation on liability also does not apply if the responsible person fails or refused to provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance as requested in connection with response activities where the vessel is subject to OPA.

OPA and CERCLA each preserve the right to recover damages under existing law, including maritime tort law. OPA and CERCLA both require owners and operators of vessels to establish and maintain with the USCG evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which the particular responsible person may be subject. Vessel owners and operators may satisfy their financial responsibility obligations by providing a proof of insurance, a surety bond, qualification as a self-insurer or a guarantee. We comply and plan to comply going forward with the USCG's financial responsibility regulations by providing applicable certificates of financial responsibility.

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The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in additional regulatory initiatives or statutes, including higher liability caps under OPA, new regulations regarding offshore oil and gas drilling and a pilot inspection program for offshore facilities. However, several of these initiatives and regulations have been or may be revised as a result of political changes. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's ("BSEE"), revised Production Safety Systems Rule ("PSSR"), modified and relaxed certain environmental and safety protections under the 2016 PSSR. Additionally, in 2023, the BSEE released the Well Control Rule, which strengthens testing and performance requirements, and may affect offshore drilling operations.

In 2021, the Biden Administration issued an executive order temporarily blocking new leases for oil and gas drilling in federal waters, but ultimately, the order was rendered ineffective by a permanent injunction issued by a U.S. court. After being blocked by the courts, in 2023, the Biden Administration announced a scaled back offshore oil drilling plan, including just three oil lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico. In December 2024, the Biden Administration also gave approval for the sales of oil and gas leases in Alaska. On January 6, 2025, the Biden Administration announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling in more than 625 million acres of U.S. waters on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and in Alaska, but Louisiana-led states and fossil fuel groups are challenging the ban. The Trump Administration revoked this ban as part of the "drill, baby, drill" agenda and also proposed leasing new sections of U.S. waters to oil and gas companies for offshore drilling.

OPA specifically permits individual states to impose their own liability regimes with regard to oil pollution incidents occurring within their boundaries, provided they accept, at a minimum, the levels of liability established under the OPA and some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability for oil spills. Many U.S. states that border a navigable waterway have enacted environmental pollution laws that impose strict liability on a person for removal costs and damages resulting from a discharge of oil or a release of a hazardous substance. These laws may be more stringent than U.S. federal law. Moreover, some states have enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability for discharge of pollutants within their waters, although in some cases, states which have enacted this type of legislation have not yet issued implementing regulations defining tanker owners' responsibilities under these laws. The Company intends to comply with all applicable U.S. state regulations in the ports where the Company's vessels call.

We currently maintain pollution liability coverage insurance in the amount of $1.0 billion per incident for each of our vessels. If the damages from a catastrophic spill were to exceed our insurance coverage, it could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operation.

*<u>Other United States environmental initiatives</u>*

The U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970 (including its amendments of 1977 and 1990, ("CA Act")) requires the EPA to promulgate standards applicable to emissions of volatile organic compounds and other air contaminants. Our vessels are subject to vapor control and recovery requirements for certain cargoes when loading, unloading, ballasting, cleaning and conducting other operations in regulated port areas. The CA Act also requires states to draft State Implementation Plans ("SIPs"), designed to attain national health-based air quality standards in each state. Although state-specific, SIPs may include regulations concerning emissions resulting from vessel loading and unloading operations by requiring the installation of vapor control equipment. Our vessels operating in such regulated port areas with restricted cargoes are equipped with vapor recovery systems that satisfy these existing requirements.

The U.S. Clean Water Act ("CWA"), prohibits the discharge of oil, hazardous substances and ballast water in U.S. navigable waters unless authorized by a duly issued permit or exemption, and imposes strict liability in the form of penalties for any unauthorized discharges. The CWA also imposes substantial liability for the costs of removal, remediation and damages and complements the remedies available under OPA and CERCLA. In 2015, the EPA expanded the definition of "waters of the United States" ("WOTUS"), thereby expanding federal authority under the CWA. Following litigation on the revised WOTUS rule, in December 2018, the EPA and Department of the Army proposed a revised, limited definition of WOTUS. In 2019 and 2020, the agencies repealed the prior WOTUS rule and promulgated the Navigable Waters Protection Rule ("NWPR"), which significantly reduced the scope and oversight of EPA and the Department of the Army in traditionally non-navigable waterways. In 2021, a federal district court in Arizona vacated the NWPR and directed the agencies to replace the rule with the pre-2015 definition. In January 2023, the revised WOTUS rule was codified in place of the vacated NWPR. In 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled that only wetlands and permanent bodies of water with a "continuous surface connection" to "traditional interstate navigable waters" are covered by the CWA, further narrowing the application of the WOTUS rule. In August 2023, the EPA and the Department of the Army issued the final WOTUS rule, effective on September 8, 2023, that largely reinstated the pre-2015 definition.

The EPA and the USCG have also enacted rules relating to ballast water discharge, compliance with which requires the installation of equipment on our vessels to treat ballast water before it is discharged or the implementation of other port facility disposal arrangements or procedures at potentially substantial costs, and/or otherwise restrict our vessels from entering U.S. Waters. The EPA will regulate these ballast water discharges and other discharges incidental to the normal

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operation of certain vessels within United States waters pursuant to the VIDA, which was signed into law on December 4, 2018 and replaces the 2013 VGP program (which authorizes discharges incidental to operations of commercial vessels and contains numeric ballast water discharge limits for most vessels to reduce the risk of invasive species in U.S. waters, stringent requirements for exhaust gas scrubbers and requirements for the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants) and current Coast Guard ballast water management regulations adopted under NISA, such as mid-ocean ballast exchange programs and installation of approved USCG technology for all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks bound for U.S. ports or entering U.S. waters. VIDA establishes a new framework for the regulation of vessel incidental discharges under Clean Water Act, requires the EPA to develop performance standards for those discharges within two years of enactment, and requires the USCG to develop implementation, compliance and enforcement regulations within two years of EPA's promulgation of standards. On September 24, 2024, the EPA finalized its rule on Vessel Incidental Discharge Standards of Performance, which means that the USCG must now develop corresponding regulations regarding ballast water within two years of that date.

Under VIDA, all provisions of the 2013 VGP and USCG regulations regarding ballast water treatment remain in force and effect until the EPA and USCG regulations are finalized. Non-military, non-recreational vessels greater than 79 feet in length must continue to comply with the requirements of the VGP, including submission of a Notice of Intent ("NOI"), or retention of a Permit Authorization and Record of Inspection ("PARI") form and submission of annual reports. We have submitted NOIs for our vessels where required. Compliance with the EPA, USCG and state regulations could require the installation of BWTS on our vessels or the implementation of other port facility disposal procedures at potentially substantial cost, or may otherwise restrict our vessels from entering U.S. waters.

The Clean Shipping Act of 2023 ("HR 4024") has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill seeks to amend the Clean Air Act to establish standards to limit the carbon intensity standards for marine fuels that would become more stringent over time. The baseline is defined as the average carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels and voyages. These requirements would be implemented through an EPA regulatory project with a final rule required by January 1, 2026. No additional action via the House Committee has been scheduled yet. In addition, the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act ("S 1920") introduced on June 8, 2023 would impose a pollution fee of $150 per ton of carbon emissions from fuel used on the inbound transit of vessels calling at U.S. ports. Additional fees would apply for nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide and particulate matter. Revenues would be earmarked to modernize the U.S. Jones Act fleet and electrifying shipbuilding and other programs to reduce emissions from marine sources. This bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 requires the Federal Maritime Commission to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.

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***European Union regulations***

In 2009, the EU amended a directive to impose criminal sanctions for illicit ship-source discharges of polluting substances, including minor discharges, if committed with intent, recklessly or with serious negligence and the discharges individually or in the aggregate result in deterioration of the quality of water. Aiding and abetting the discharge of a polluting substance may also lead to criminal penalties. The directive applies to all types of vessels, irrespective of their flag, but certain exceptions apply to warships or where human safety or that of the ship is in danger. Criminal liability for pollution may result in substantial penalties or fines and increased civil liability claims. Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 (amending EU Directive 2009/16/EC) governs the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and, subject to some exclusions, requires companies with ships over 5,000 gross tonnage to monitor and report carbon dioxide emissions annually.

The EU has adopted several regulations and directives requiring, among other things, more frequent inspections of high-risk ships, as determined by type, age, and flag as well as the number of times the ship has been detained. The EU also adopted and extended a ban on substandard ships and enacted a minimum ban period and a definitive ban for repeated offenses. The regulation also provided the European Union with greater authority and control over classification societies, by imposing more requirements on classification societies and providing for fines or penalty payments for organizations that failed to comply. Furthermore, the EU has implemented regulations requiring vessels to use reduced sulfur content fuel for their main and auxiliary engines. The EU Directive 2005/33/EC (amending Directive 1999/32/EC) introduced requirements parallel to those in MARPOL Annex VI relating to the sulfur content of marine fuels. In addition, the EU imposed a 0.1% maximum sulfur requirement for fuel used by ships at berth in the Baltic, the North Sea and the English Channel ("SOx-Emission Control Area"). EU member states must also ensure that ships in all EU waters, except the SOx-Emission Control Area, use fuels with a 0.5% maximum sulfur content.

The Ship Recycling Regulation adopted in 2013 by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU aims to reduce the negative impacts linked to the recycling of ships flying the flag of EU member states. The regulation establishes requirements that ships and recycling facilities have to fulfill in order to make sure that ship recycling takes place in an environmental sound and safe manner, and it prohibits or restricts the installation and use of hazardous materials (like asbestos or ozone-depleting substances) on board ships.

The EU Ship Recycling Regulation, adopted in 2013, contains requirements for EU-flagged ships, of 500 gross tonnage and above, to carry an inventory of hazardous materials ("IHM"). In addition, ships calling at EU ports from non-EU countries will also be required to carry an IHM identifying all the hazardous materials on board. EU-flagged ships must also be scrapped in an EU approved ship recycling facility.

In 2020, the European Parliament voted to include greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector in the European Union's carbon market, or the EU ETS. This will require shipowners to buy permits to cover these emissions. In 2022, the Environmental Council and European Parliament agreed on a gradual introduction of obligations for shipping companies to surrender allowances equivalent to a portion of their carbon emissions: 40% for verified emissions from 2024, 70% for 2025 and 100% for 2026. Most large vessels are included in the scope of the EU ETS as from the outset. With effect from 2025, large offshore vessels of 5,000 gross tonnage and above are subject to the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification ("MRV") regulation for CO2 emissions from maritime transport. These vessels will then be included in the EU ETS from 2027. General cargo vessels and off-shore vessels between 400-5,000 gross tonnage are included in the MRV regulation from 2025 and their inclusion in EU ETS will be reviewed in 2026. Furthermore, as of January 1, 2026, the ETS regulations expanded to include emissions of two additional greenhouse gases: nitrous oxide and methane. Compliance with the Maritime EU ETS will result in additional compliance and administration costs to properly incorporate the provisions of the Directive into our business routines. Additional EU regulations which are part of the EU's "Fit-for-55," could also affect our financial position in terms of compliance and administration costs when they take effect.

FuelEU Maritime is a EU regulation aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of maritime fuels to support the EU's broader climate goals under the European Green Deal. It sets mandatory targets to progressively reduce the carbon emissions from fuels used by ships operating in European waters. The regulation focuses on incentivizing the use of low-carbon and alternative fuels like biofuels, hydrogen and ammonia, as well as promoting the development of clean technologies such as wind propulsion and batteries. FuelEU Maritime applies to ships operating on intra-EU voyages or calling at EU ports and it includes requirements for monitoring, reporting and verification of fuel carbon intensity. The regulation came into force in 2025.

***Greenhouse gas regulation***

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Currently, the emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping are not subject to the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which entered into force in 2005 and pursuant to which adopting countries have been required to implement national programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. International negotiations are continuing with respect to a successor to the Kyoto Protocol and restrictions on shipping emissions may be included in any new treaty. In December 2009, more than 27 nations, including the U.S. and China, signed the Copenhagen Accord, which includes a non-binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris resulted in the Paris Agreement, which entered into force on November 4, 2016 and does not directly limit greenhouse gas emissions from vessels. The U.S. initially entered into the agreement, but on June 1, 2017, U.S. President Trump announced that the United States intended to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, and the withdrawal became effective on November 4, 2020. On January 20, 2021, U.S. President Biden signed an executive order to rejoin the Paris Agreement, which the U.S. officially rejoined on February 19, 2021. In January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order on the Paris Agreement withdrawal thereby removing the United States from the Paris Agreement again.

At MEPC 70 and MEPC 71, a draft outline of the structure of the initial strategy for developing a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from vessels was approved. In accordance with this roadmap, in April 2018, nations at the MEPC 72 adopted an initial strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vessels. The initial strategy identifies "levels of ambition" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and notes that technological innovation, alternative fuels and/or energy sources for international shipping will be integral to achieve the ambitions. At MEPC 77, the IMO member states agreed to initiate the revision of the Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG emissions from ships, recognizing the need to strengthen "levels of ambition". In July 2023, MEPC 80 adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, which builds upon the initial strategy's levels of ambition. The revised levels of ambition include (1) further decreasing the carbon intensity from ships through improvement of energy efficiency; (2) reducing carbon intensity of international shipping; (3) increasing adoption of zero or near-zero emissions technologies, fuels and energy sources; and (4) achieving net zero GHG emissions from international shipping. Furthermore, the following indicative checkpoints were adopted in order to reach net zero GHG emissions from international shipping: (1) reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 20%, striving for 30%, by 2030, compared to 2008 levels; and (2) reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 70%, striving for 80%, by 2040, compared to 2008 levels. In 2024, MEPC 81 further developed the goal-based marine fuel standard regulating the phased reduction of marine fuel's GHG intensity as part of its mid-term measures. In 2024, MEPC 82 made further progress on the development of these mid-term measures, and the Committee was expected to approve amendments at MEPC 83 (spring 2025) for adoption in October 2025. However, the Trump administration strongly opposed the IMO's MEPC 83 meeting in April 2025, with the U.S. delegation walking out to protest proposed shipping emission regulations. Trump labeled the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) a global carbon tax and threatened retaliatory measures against nations supporting the plan, emphasizing a "pro-American energy" approach over mandatory, expensive green fuel standards. As of late March 2026, the United States, under the direction of the Trump administration, has taken a firm stance against the IMO's proposed NZF ahead of MEPC 84, scheduled for April 27–May 1, 2026.

The EU made a unilateral commitment to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions from its member states from 20% of 1990 levels by 2020. The EU also committed to reduce its emissions by 20% under the Kyoto Protocol's second period from 2013 to 2020. Starting in January 2018, large vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage calling at EU ports are required to collect and publish data on carbon dioxide emissions and other information. Under the European Climate Law, the EU committed to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 through its "Fit-for-55" legislation package. As part of this initiative, the EU's carbon market, EU ETS, has been extended to cover CO2 emissions from all large ships entering EU ports starting January 2024.

In the United States, the EPA issued a finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health and safety, adopted regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from certain mobile sources, and proposed regulations to limit GHG emissions from large stationary sources. However, in 2017, the Trump Administration issued an executive order to review and possibly eliminate the EPA's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and in 2020, the EPA released rules rolling back standards to control methane and volatile organic compound emissions from new oil and gas facilities. In early 2021, the Biden Administration directed the EPA to publish a proposed rule suspending, revising, or rescinding certain of these rules. The resulting final rule was issued in 2023. Such rules may be subject to revision or revocation following the change in the presidency beginning in 2025. The EPA or individual states could enact these or other environmental regulations that could affect our operations.

In 2021, the EPA proposed a rule under the CA Act designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sources. The proposed rule would reduce 41 million tons of methane emissions between 2023 and 2035 and cut methane emissions in the oil and gas sector by approximately 74 percent compared to emissions from this sector in 2005. The EPA proposed a supplemental rule in 2022 to include additional methane reduction measures. In 2023, the Biden Administration announced the final rule that includes updated and strengthened standards for methane and other air pollutants from new, modified and

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reconstructed sources, as well as Emissions Guidelines to assist states in developing plans to limit methane emissions from existing sources. These new regulations could potentially affect our operations.

Any passage of climate control legislation or other regulatory initiatives by the IMO, the EU, the U.S. or other countries where we operate, or any treaty adopted at the international level to succeed the Kyoto Protocol or Paris Agreement, that restricts emissions of greenhouse gases could require us to make significant financial expenditures, the amount of which we cannot predict with certainty at this time. Even in the absence of climate control legislation, our business may be indirectly affected to the extent that climate change may result in sea level changes or certain weather events.

***International Labour Organization***

The International Labour Organization ("ILO"), is a specialized agency of the UN that has adopted the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 ("MLC 2006"). A Maritime Labor Certificate and a Declaration of Maritime Labor Compliance is required to ensure compliance with the MLC 2006 for ships that are 500 gross tonnage or over and are either engaged in international voyages or flying the flag of a Member and operating from a port, or between ports, in another country. We believe that all our vessels are in substantial compliance with and are certified to meet MLC 2006.

***Vessel security regulations***

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States, there have been a variety of initiatives intended to enhance vessel security such as the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 ("MTSA"). To implement certain portions of the MTSA, the USCG issued regulations requiring the implementation of certain security requirements aboard vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and at certain ports and facilities, some of which are regulated by the EPA.

Similarly, Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention imposes detailed security obligations on vessels and port authorities and mandates compliance with the ISPS Code. The ISPS Code is designed to enhance the security of ports and vessels against terrorism. To trade internationally, a vessel must attain an International Ship Security Certificate ("ISSC"), from a recognized security organization approved by the vessel's flag state.

Ships operating without a valid certificate may be detained, expelled from, or refused entry at port until they obtain an ISSC. The various requirements, some of which are found in the SOLAS Convention, include, for example:

–on-board installation of automatic identification systems to provide a means for the automatic transmission of safety-related information from among similarly equipped ships and shore stations, including information on a ship's identity, position, course, speed and navigational status;

–on-board installation of ship security alert systems, which do not sound on the vessel but only alert the authorities on shore;

–the development of vessel security plans;

–ship identification number to be permanently marked on a vessel's hull;

–a continuous synopsis record kept onboard showing a vessel's history, including the name of the ship, the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, the date on which the ship was registered with that state, the ship's identification number, the port at which the ship is registered and the name of the registered owner(s) and their registered address; and

–compliance with flag state security certification requirements.

The USCG regulations, intended to align with international maritime security standards, exempt non-U.S. vessels from MTSA vessel security measures, provided such vessels have on board a valid ISSC that attests to the vessel's compliance with the SOLAS Convention security requirements and the ISPS Code. Future security measures could have a significant financial impact on us. We intend to comply with the various security measures addressed by MTSA, the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code.

The cost of vessel security measures has also been affected by the escalation in the frequency of acts of piracy against ships, notably, off the coast of Somalia, including the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea area. Substantial loss of revenue and other costs may be incurred as a result of detention of a vessel and other such acts and the corresponding or additional security measures needed, and the risk of the increased expenses of uninsured losses can significantly affect our business. Costs are incurred mainly due to taking additional security measures in accordance with Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy.

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**Inspection by classification societies**

The hull and machinery of every commercial vessel must be classed by a classification society authorized by its country of registry. The classification society certifies that a vessel is safe and seaworthy in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of the vessel and SOLAS. Most insurance underwriters make it a condition for insurance coverage and lending that a vessel be certified "in class" by a classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies ("IACS"). The IACS has adopted harmonized Common Structural Rules ("IACS Rules"), which apply to oil tankers, among other vessels, constructed on or after July 1, 2015. The IACS Rules attempt to create a level of consistency within IACS. In complying with current and future environmental requirements, vessel-owners and operators may also incur significant additional costs in meeting new maintenance and inspection requirements, in developing contingency arrangements for potential spills and in obtaining insurance coverage. Government regulation of vessels, particularly in the areas of safety and environmental requirements, can be expected to become stricter in the future and require us to incur significant capital expenditures on our vessels to keep them in compliance.

A vessel must undergo annual surveys, intermediate surveys, dry dockings and special surveys. In lieu of a special survey, a vessel's machinery may be on a continuous survey cycle, under which the machinery would be surveyed periodically over a five-year period. Every vessel is also required to be dry docked every 30 to 36 months for inspection of the underwater parts of the vessel. If any vessel does not maintain its class and/or fails any annual survey, intermediate survey, dry docking or special survey, the vessel will be unable to carry cargo between ports and will be unemployable and uninsurable, which could cause us to be in violation of certain covenants in our loan agreements. Any such inability to carry cargo or be employed, or any such violation of covenants, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

The operation of our vessels is affected by the requirements set forth in the IMO's ISM Code. The ISM Code requires ship owners, ship managers and bareboat charterers to develop and maintain an "extensive Safety Management System" that includes the adoption of a safety and environmental protection policy setting forth instructions and procedures for safe operation and describing procedures for dealing with emergencies. Currently, all of our oceangoing vessels are ISM Code-certified, and we expect that any such vessels that we acquire in the future will be ISM Code-certified when delivered to us. The failure of a shipowner or bareboat charterer to comply with the ISM Code may subject it to increased liability, may invalidate existing insurance or decrease available insurance coverage for the affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. If we are subject to increased liability for non-compliance or if our insurance coverage is adversely impacted as a result of non-compliance, it may negatively affect our ability to pay dividends, if any, in the future. If any of our vessels are denied access to, or are detained in, certain ports, this may decrease our revenues.Those vessels that do not require ISM certification, such as certain CTV's, have a flag state approved SMS instead.

Every seagoing vessel must be "classed" by a classification society. The classification society certifies that the vessel is "in class," signifying that the vessel has been built and maintained in accordance with the rules of the classification society. In addition, where surveys are required by international conventions and corresponding laws and ordinances of a flag state, the classification society will undertake them on application or by official order, acting on behalf of the authorities concerned and will certify that such vessel complies with applicable rules and regulations of the vessel's country of registry and the international conventions of which that country is a member.

The classification society also undertakes on request other surveys and checks that are required by regulations and requirements of the flag state. These surveys are subject to agreements made in each individual case and/or to the regulations of the country concerned.

Maintenance of the class of a vessel and regular and extraordinary surveys of hull and machinery (including the electrical plant and any special equipment classed) is required to be performed as follows:

–*Annual surveys.* For seagoing ships, annual surveys ("Annual Surveys") are conducted for the hull and the machinery, including the electrical plant, and where applicable for special equipment classed, within three months before or after each anniversary date of the date of commencement of the class period indicated in the certificate.

–*Intermediate surveys.* Extended annual surveys are referred to as intermediate surveys and are to be carried out either at or between the second and third Annual Surveys after the first class renewal survey, also known as a special periodical survey ("SPS") and subsequent SPSs. Those items which are additional to the requirements of the Annual Surveys may be surveyed either at or between the second and third Annual Surveys. After the completion of the third SPS the following intermediate surveys ("Intermediate Surveys") are of the same scope as the previous SPS.

–*Special periodical surveys (or class renewal surveys).* Class renewal surveys are carried out for the ship's hull and machinery, including the electrical plant and for any special equipment classed, and should be completed within five years after the date of build or after the crediting date of the previous SPS. At the SPS, the vessel is thoroughly

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examined, including ultrasonic-gauging to determine the thickness of the steel structures. Should the thickness be found to be less than the minimum class requirements, the classification society would prescribe steel renewals. A SPS may be commenced at the fourth Annual Survey and be continued with completion by the fifth anniversary date. Substantial amounts of money may have to be spent for steel renewals to pass a special survey if the vessel experiences excessive wear and tear.

As mentioned above for vessels that are more than 15 years old, the Intermediate Survey may also have a considerable financial impact.

At an owner's application, the surveys required for class renewal (for tankers only the ones in relation to machinery and automation) may be split according to an agreed schedule to extend over the entire five-year period. All areas subject to survey as defined by the classification society are required to be surveyed at least once per class period, unless shorter intervals between surveys are prescribed elsewhere. The period between two subsequent surveys of each area must not exceed five years.

Most vessels are subject also to a minimum of two examinations of the outside of a vessel's bottom and related items during each five-year special survey period. Examinations of the outside of a vessel's bottom and related items is normally to be carried out with the vessel in drydock, but an alternative examination while the vessel is afloat by an approved underwater inspection may be acceptable. One such examination is to be carried out in conjunction with the Special Periodical Survey and in this case the vessel must be in drydock. For vessels older than 15 years (after the third Special Periodical Survey) the bottom survey must always be in the drydock. In all cases, the interval between any two such examinations is not to exceed 36 months.

In general, during the above surveys if any defects are found, the classification surveyor will require immediate repairs or issue a "recommendation" which must be rectified by the shipowner within prescribed time limits.

Most insurance underwriters make it a condition for insurance coverage that a vessel be certified as "in-class" by a classification society which is a member of the IACS. All our vessels are certified as being "in-class" by Lloyds Register, American Bureau of Shipping or Det Norske Veritas who are all members of IACS. All new and secondhand vessels that we purchase must be certified prior to their delivery under our standard purchase contracts and memoranda of agreement. If the vessel is not certified on the scheduled date of closing, we have no obligation to take delivery of the vessel.

In addition to the classification inspections, many of our customers regularly inspect our vessels as a precondition to chartering them for voyages. We believe that our well-maintained, high-quality vessels provide us with a competitive advantage in the current environment of increasing regulation and customer emphasis on quality.

**Risk of loss and liability insurance**

***General***

The operation of any cargo vessel includes risks such as mechanical failure, physical damage, collision, property loss, cargo loss or damage and business interruption due to, amongst others, political circumstances in foreign countries, piracy incidents, hostilities and labor strikes. In addition, there is always an inherent possibility of marine disaster, including oil spills and other environmental mishaps, and the liabilities arising from owning and operating vessels in international trade. The OPA, which imposes virtually unlimited liability upon vessel owners, operators and bareboat charterers of any vessel trading in the exclusive economic zone of the United States for certain oil pollution accidents in the United States, has made liability insurance more expensive for vessel owners and operators trading in the U.S. market. We carry insurance coverage as customary in the shipping industry. However, not all risks can be insured, specific claims may be rejected, and we might not be always able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates.

***Hull and machinery insurance***

We procure hull and machinery insurance (both for hull and I.V.), protection and indemnity insurance, which includes cover for environmental damage and pollution insurance. We also procure war and freight, demurrage and defense insurance for our fleet. We generally do not maintain insurance against loss of hire for our tanker vessels and off shore craft which covers business interruptions that result in the loss of use of a vessel but we do have such coverage for our other vessel types.

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***Marine and war risks insurance***

We have in force marine and war risks insurance for all of our vessels. Our marine hull and machinery insurance covers risks of particular and general average and actual or constructive total loss from collision, fire, grounding, engine breakdown and other insured named perils up to an agreed amount per vessel. Our war risks insurance covers the risks of particular and general average and actual or constructive total loss from acts of war and civil war, terrorism, piracy, confiscation, seizure, capture, vandalism, sabotage and other war-related named perils. We have also arranged coverage for increased value for each vessel. Under this increased value coverage, in the event of total loss of a vessel, we will be able to recover amounts in excess of those recoverable under the hull and machinery policy in order to compensate for additional costs associated with replacement of the loss of the vessel. Each vessel is covered up to at least its fair market value at the time of the insurance attachment and subject to a fixed deductible per each single accident or occurrence, but excluding actual or constructive total loss. As of the date of this annual report, nil deductible applies under the war risks insurance. We have a separate worldwide cover for piracy incidents and related ransom claims.

***Protection and indemnity insurance***

Protection and indemnity insurance is provided by mutual protection and indemnity associations ("P&I Associations"), and covers our third-party liabilities in connection with our shipping activities. This coverage includes third-party liability and other related expenses of injury, sickness or death of crew, passengers and other third parties, loss or damage to cargo, claims arising from collisions with other vessels, damage to other third-party property, pollution arising from oil or other substances, and salvage, towing and other related costs, including wreck removal. Protection and indemnity insurance is a form of mutual indemnity insurance, extended by protection and indemnity mutual associations (clubs).

Our current protection and indemnity insurance coverage for pollution is US $1 billion per vessel per incident. The 12 P&I Associations that comprise the International Group insure approximately 90% of the world's commercial tonnage and have entered into a pooling agreement to reinsure each association's liabilities. The International Group's website states that the clubs of the International Group (comprising of 12 individual P&I Associations) provides a mechanism for sharing all claims in excess of US $10 million up to, currently, approximately US $8.2 billion. As a member of a P&I Association, which is a member of the International Group, we are subject to calls payable to the associations based on our claim records as well as the claim records of all other members of the individual associations and members of the shipping pool of P&I Associations comprising the International Group.

**Application of global environmental and other regulations**

FuelEU Maritime sets a limit on the overall lifecycle GHG intensity of fuels used in 2020 as a reference and starts taking effect in 2025. It also introduces a mandate for using Onshore Power Supply for two ship types, i.e. passenger ships and container ships. The geographical scope covers energy used at berth and on intra-EU voyages as well as 50% of the energy sources used on voyages inbound and outbound to/from the EU. The proposed Regulation introduces a pooling mechanism for companies in order to meet the carbon intensity target as well as EU harmonized penalties for missing the targets. It also introduced an additional MRV system as well as a methodology of life cycle analysis of fuels. A key concern about these proposals is the complexity it would introduce for both users and suppliers of marine energy in order to prove and certify the full well to wake GHG lifecycle emissions of alternative non-fossil fuels. Certifying the real Well-to-Tank GHG emissions and the production pathway could be very complex, as it is quite likely that new alternative fuels similar to that of today's oil-based fuels – will be blends of components from different producers and production method.

Increasing environmental concerns have created a demand for vessels that conform to stricter environmental standards. We are required to maintain operating standards for all of our vessels that emphasize operational safety, quality maintenance, continuous training of our officers and crews and compliance with international regulations. We believe that the operation of our vessels is in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and that our vessels have all material permits, licenses, certificates or other authorizations necessary for the conduct of our operations. However, because such laws and regulations frequently change and may impose increasingly stricter requirements, we cannot predict our ability to comply and the ultimate cost of complying with these requirement unless valid and detailed regulatory information becomes available well in advance, and also, the impact of these requirements on the resale value or useful lives of our vessels. In addition, a future serious marine incident that causes significant adverse environmental impact could result in additional legislation or regulation that could negatively affect our profitability.

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We recognize the need to operate a safe, responsible and sustainable business built for the long term. We are committed to implementing ESG practices into our operational and strategic decision-making to be a leader in sustainable shipping. As such, we aim to exceed minimum compliance levels set forth in rules and regulations governing the maritime industry, including certain rules and regulations described below, if possible and appropriate for our business.

We believe that environmental actions, addressing climate change, and operating our business to the highest safety standards cannot be done without strong governance, which includes high ethical standards and oversight from a board and management. Environment and governance cannot do without the input of social or human capital. Sustainability at CMB.TECH goes beyond emissions, climate change and environmental pollution. It is also about delivering a caring, respectful and supportive environment to our employees, prioritizing safety at all levels of our business, and ensuring accountability on these objectives.

**<u>Decarbonising shipping</u>**

We are not just users of low carbon fuels; we also produce, distribute and transport hydrogen & ammonia, playing an integral role in the realm of low-carbon fuels. CMB.TECH doesn't only follow the 2023 IMO GHG strategy trajectory – but leads the way.

**Decarbonise Today, Navigate Tomorrow**

Fossil fuels like the marine diesel we use are still much cheaper, easier to use and available in abundance around the world. For new low-carbon technologies to gain traction, many investments are needed: renewable electricity to produce low-carbon fuels, bunker/refuelling infrastructure and sufficient availability of low-carbon fuels in key ports, affordable technology and a regulatory framework and/or market-based measures to close the cost gap between conventional and low-carbon fuels. As we are closely involved in sourcing and producing the molecule, we are increasingly convinced that, in the long term, dual fuel ammonia engines will provide not only a sustainability advantage but also a cost advantage, regardless of whether global GHG regulations are in place.

Nonetheless, we expect this to take some time to materialize. That is why we also continue to work hard on improving the energy efficiency of our existing ships through operational and technical measures. These measures are also implemented on our dual fuel hydrogen and ammonia newbuilding ships.

**Operational energy-efficiency measures**

There are various operational measures that can improve the energy efficiency of a vessel. The reduction of the speed of the ship is for example a very effective measure to reduce a ship's main engine energy consumption and energy losses can be reduced/minimized by reducing hull friction (hull coating and cleaning) or by improving the efficiency of propellers (cleaning and polishing).

The operational carbon intensity of a ship, as measured by the CII-metric, can also be improved by reducing the time that a ship emits CO2 emissions while not covering any distance, e.g. reducing the time at anchorage or at berth or using onshore power.

Weather routing tools, CII monitoring, operational efficiencies and voyage speed optimisation, ship design, engine innovations and digital transformation platforms are some of the many levers that drive our day-to-day environmental performance.

At CMB.TECH, we have a dedicated team working on voyage optimisation leveraging weather routing and other operational efficiencies. Our innovation teams are working on smart digital solutions such as the ZeroNorth platform to enable data decision-making for real-time performance improvements, and our operations and chartering people are part of leading industry coalitions focusing on short-term actions that can significantly reduce the industry's emissions.

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**Technical energy-efficiency measures**

There are various technical measures that can improve the energy efficiency of a ship, some of which can only be applied to newbuild ships while others can also be retrofitted/applied to existing ships. A new ship can be designed to feature improved hydrodynamics and aerodynamics and can be equipped with efficient devices (engines, propellers, etc.), ideally designed/selected as part of an overall optimisation to also minimise efficiency losses in the interaction of the different design elements.

Our technical teams are joining forces with engine designers and manufacturers to ensure that the latest energy-saving technologies are part of our decarbonisation efforts. Our ship management teams are taking advantage of the dry-docking of our vessels to install energy management and energy saving technologies, with more than 100 retrofit projects having been scheduled between 2022-2027. Combined with our fleet rejuvenation effect, our carbon intensity (measured by AER) is expected to be at least aligned with the 2023 IMO GHG strategy.

Examples of measures taken on the existing fleet include: Propeller Boss Cap Fins, Mewis Duct® energy-saving devices, bulbous bow modification, new propeller designs based on the operational profile of the fleet, variable frequency drives for seawater pumps, variable frequency drives for engine room fans, applied high-performance anti-fouling coatings, fuel efficiency boosters and LED lighting.

For the newbuilds on order, the CMB.TECH technical team has taken following additional measures: benchmarking hull coating performance, adding battery technologies to certain part of the fleet, complying with EEDI phase 3, benchmarking performance of main & generator engines, comparing various hull shapes and select the most efficient ones based on an operational profile, comparing various propeller designs and select the most efficient, using waste heat to generate electricity, fitting shaft generators, fitting high efficiency rudders and installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for major pumps and fans.

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**Portfolio effect & green fuels**

CMB.TECH sets a target of reducing carbon intensity of the fleet by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2008. This means a reduction in EEOI in gCO2/TN by at least 40% and a reduction in AER in gCO2/DWTN by at least 40%. In addition, CMB.TECH aims for a 5% to 10% uptake of low carbon emission fuels by 2030.

Today CMB.TECH already has a fleet of H2 dual fuel vessels on the water and a committed orderbook of dual fuel NH3 fitted vessels. CMB.TECH designed and delivered the world's first dual fuel hydrogen small scale passenger ferry, tugboat and crew transfer vessel (CTV). All commissioned successfully and are in operation today. In addition, CMB.TECH has 13 dual fuel ammonia fitted vessels on order with the first deliveries scheduled in 2026.

In addition to dual fuel engine technology, CMB.TECH is equipping a selection of the newbuild fleet with power plug-in systems and electrical batteries. Furthermore, biofuel blending will be implemented for select vessels within the fleet as part of the strategy to ensure compliance with both international and local regulations, as well as to meet CMB.TECH's sustainability targets.

**Strategic partnerships**

As part of our long-term decarbonisation strategy, CMB.TECH has entered into a strategic partnership with Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Andefu), one of China's largest privately owned ammonia supply chain companies. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our ambition to build a scalable, integrated green ammonia fuel ecosystem to support the transition to zero-emission shipping.

Andefu operates a fully integrated ammonia logistics platform, encompassing trading, storage, road and maritime transport, and bunkering. With a fleet of approximately 180 ammonia tanker trucks and a growing network of strategically located storage terminals, Andefu is uniquely positioned to deliver ammonia directly to vessels across China's coastal and inland ports. This operational capability is critical to enabling the practical use of ammonia as a marine fuel.

CMB.TECH's investment in Andefu includes a minority equity stake and a long-term off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy in Jilin Province. Under the off - take agreement, volumes in Year 1 are expected to range between 20,000 and 25,000 tons, supplied via ship - to- ship (STS) operations. For Years 2 to 4, annual contracted volumes increase to 40,000–50,000 tons. This ensures a reliable supply of renewable ammonia for our growing fleet of dual fuel ammonia-powered vessels, with the first ships scheduled for delivery in 2026. The partnership also supports the development of key infrastructure, including a 49,000 m³ refrigerated ammonia storage tank in Nanjing and a second terminal in Panjin (operational 2027), as well as the conversion of the Shenghang Yongle vessel into one of China's first ammonia bunker barges.

The strategic rationale for this partnership is threefold. First, it secures access to competitively priced green ammonia at scale, a cornerstone of our clean fuel strategy. Second, it enables the creation of a vertically integrated supply chain — from production to bunkering — ensuring operational readiness for our ammonia-fuelled fleet. Third, it positions CMB.TECH as a first mover in the global ammonia fuel market, with the potential to expand bunkering services to third parties and replicate this model in other regions, including our planned projects in Namibia.

This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to innovation, sustainability and pragmatic investment in future-proof maritime solutions. By aligning with a capable and forward-looking partner like Andefu, we are not only addressing the fuel supply challenge but also actively shaping the infrastructure and standards required for the widespread adoption of green ammonia in shipping.

**Technical industry partnerships**

CMB.TECH continued to advance its low-carbon engine portfolio through its strategic collaboration with WinGD on next-generation dual-fuel ammonia engines. The partnership focuses on co-developing WinGD's large-bore X-DF-A two-stroke engines, which can operate on ammonia with minimal pilot fuel and are designed to meet IMO Tier II/III standards without exhaust after-treatment. World's first ammonia dual fuel fitted vessel deliveries are scheduled for 2026.

CMB.TECH is also involved in the SYNERGETICS project (dual fuel engine) and an ESA project working on scope 3 emissions.

In addition, and together with Volvo Penta, we have launched our first product on the market: the D8 industrial engine, one of the most widely used engines in port equipment today. In collaboration with several partners, including PSA and E-Power, we have accumulated significant field experience to enhance robustness before scaling these solutions for the decarbonisation of heavy industries.

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We currently operate 40 MAN V12 engines in our fleet that are hydrogen-fitted or hydrogen-ready. We are also expanding the reach of our BeHydro engines into the Japanese market, supported by an MoU with Daihatsu InfinEarth, which establishes a foundation for local market presence and service capability as hydrogen-powered solutions scale up.

In addition, we have signed a memorandum of understanding with TransNamib and AGL for the deployment of a hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty, long-range locomotive. Leveraging our green hydrogen production facility in Walvis Bay, this hydrogen powered locomotive is tailored to the harsh African rail network requirements. The locomotive is planned to enter operations on the Walvis Bay–Windhoek corridor in 2026.

**Permits and authorizations**

We are obligated to obtain certain permits, licenses and certificates with respect to our vessels. The kinds of permits, licenses and certificates required depend upon several factors, including the commodity transported, the waters in which the vessel operates, the nationality of the vessel's crew and the age of the vessel. We have obtained all permits, licenses and certificates currently required to operate our vessels.

**Principal executive offices**

Our principal executive Headquarters is located at De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Our telephone number at that address is +32 3 247 44 11.

See section "Item 4 D. Property, Plants and Equipment" for a more detailed overview on our office and warehouse footprint.

Our website is https://cmb.tech. The information contained on or accessible through our website does not form a part of this annual report.

**C.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Organizational structure**

We were incorporated under the laws of Belgium on June 26, 2003. We own our vessels either directly at the parent level or indirectly through our wholly-owned vessel owning subsidiaries.

Our subsidiaries are incorporated under the laws of Belgium, Bermuda, Cyprus, France, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Liberia, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, England and Wales.

Please see Exhibit 8.1 to this annual report for a list of our subsidiaries and joint ventures as of December 31, 2025.

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**D.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Property, Plants and Equipment**

For a description of our fleet, please see "Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Our Fleet."

CMB.TECH Group lease office and/or warehouse space, and have the following leases in place as of April 1, 2026:

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| **Company** | **Type of Property** | **Address** | **City** | **Country** | **Annual rent (USD)** |
| CMB.TECH NV | Belgica Building | De Gerlachekaai 20 | Antwerp | Belgium | $676205.00 |
| Euronav Ship Management SAS | Offices | Quai Ernest Renaud 15 | Nantes | France | $33828.00 |
| CMB.TECH NV | Offices | Room 2503-05, 25/F, Harcourt house Gloucester Road Wanchai 39 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $19348.00 |
| CMB.TECH Industry NV | Warehouse | Mexicostraat 9 | Antwerp | Belgium | $36942.00 |
| CMB.TECH Industry NV | Warehouse | Benzineweg 1 | Antwerp | Belgium | $77550.00 |
| H2Infra NV | Kaai 42A | Mexicostraat 11 | Antwerp | Belgium | $31833.00 |
| CMB.TECH Netherlands | Offices | Trawlerkade 106 | Ijmuiden | Netherlands | $20376.00 |
| CMB.TECH Netherlands | Offices | Absdaalseweg 53a | Hulst | Netherlands | $19535.00 |
| Windcat Workboats International BV | Warehouse | Loggerstraat 25 | Ijmuiden | Netherlands | $66887.00 |
| Windcat Workboats International BV | Offices | Trawlerkade 104/104A/106 | Ijmuiden | Netherlands | $117782.00 |
| CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre Ltd | Offices | Units A & B, Prospect Way<br>Wash Road | Brentwood | United Kingdom | $137348.00 |
| Windcat Workboats Ltd | Warehouse | Unit 7, Quayside Business Centre<br>School Road | Lowestoft | United Kingdom | $11877.00 |
| Windcat Workboats Ltd | Workshop | Lowestoft Haven Marina<br>School Road | Lowestoft | United Kingdom | $45082.00 |
| Windcat Workboats Ltd | Offices | Old Court Buildings<br>Whapload Road | Lowestoft | United Kingdom | $85506.00 |
| Windcat Workboats Ltd | Warehouse | Units 1-3, Lowestoft Enterprise Park<br>School Road | Lowestoft | United Kingdom | $40396.00 |
| Windcat Workboats Ltd | Warehouse | Wickham Road | Grimsby | United Kingdom | $24238.00 |
| CMB.TECH Norway AS | Offices | Haakon Vlls gate 1 | Oslo | Norway | $424164.00 |
| Golden Ocean Shipping Co Pte Ltd. | Offices | 1 Wallich Street #14-02 Guoco Tower | Singapore | Singapore | $727973.00 |
| TI Asia Ltd | Offices | Bay Tower II, The Gate, West Bay | Doha | Qatar | $26392.00 |
| CMB.TECH Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Offices | Unit 2 Bogey Close Street Fairways Estate | Walvis Bay | Namibia | $36983.00 |
| Windcat Workboats Ltd | Warehouse | Unit 16, Waveney Market West | Lowestoft | United Kingdom | $6021.00 |

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**ITEM 4A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS**

None.

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**ITEM 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS**

You should read the following management's discussion and analysis of the results of our operations and financial condition in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this annual report. This discussion includes, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future events. Which are intended as "forward-looking statements." We caution that such assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future events, which may and often do vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, such as those set forth in "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this annual report.

For a discussion of our results for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – A. Operating Results – Year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023" contained in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on April 9, 2025 and incorporated by reference herein.

**Factors affecting our results of operations**

The principal factors which have affected our results of operations and which we expect to affect our future results of operations and financial position include:

–the spot rate and time charter market;

–the number of vessels in our fleet;

–utilization rates on our vessels, including actual revenue days versus non-revenue ballast and off-hire days;

–our ability to maintain and grow our customer relationships;

–economic, financial, regulatory, political and government conditions that affect the supply and demand of commodities (amongst others: crude oil, iron ore, coal, bauxite, containerized goods, chemical goods) and the shipping industry;

–the earnings on our vessels;

–gains and losses from the sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains;

–vessel operating expenses, including in some cases, the fluctuating price of bunker expenses when our vessels operate in the spot or voyage market;

–impairment losses on vessels;

–administrative expenses;

–potential liabilities arising from pending or future claims;

–depreciation, scrap value and the impact of steel prices;

–dry docking and special survey days, both expected and unexpected;

–our overall debt level and the interest expense and principal amortization;

–exchange rates;

–the European Ship Recycling regulation;

–IMO 2020: The MARPOL convention, Annex VI Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships which reduces the maximum amount of Sulfur that ships can emit into the air;

–the BWM Convention;

–embargoes on Russian oil;

–introduction of carbon emission tax regimes, such as the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS;

–introduction of FuelEU Maritime regulation;

–weather conditions and natural disasters;

–changes in tax regimes in certain jurisdictions;

–geopolitical developments, sanctions, armed conflicts and related disruptions to trade routes and energy markets, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the recent escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, and developments in the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb; and

–the impact of such developments on vessel deployment, voyage duration, utilization, bunker consumption and pricing, freight rates, chartering opportunities, war-risk and other insurance costs, crew safety, sanctions compliance, port accessibility and the overall efficiency of our operations;

**Russian sanctions and trade realignment**

The war in Ukraine and the sanctions and trade restrictions imposed on Russian oil and petroleum-related trade have materially altered seaborne trade patterns. Following the EU ban on Russian crude imports and related restrictions on maritime services, Russian crude and petroleum products that were previously sold to geographically closer European

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customers have increasingly been redirected to buyers in Asia, including India and China, generally resulting in longer voyage distances and a reconfiguration of tanker trading patterns.

Sanctions and related compliance measures have also contributed to the development of a separate fleet engaged in Russian-related trades. As a result, part of the global tanker fleet has effectively migrated outside mainstream trading activity, while charterers, traders and oil majors have increasingly applied contractual and compliance restrictions relating to Russian cargoes, counterparties and cargo histories. These developments have affected vessel availability, trading flexibility, sanctions screening requirements and freight market dynamics.

Sanctions affecting Russian energy and maritime trade have continued to evolve across the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom. In the United States, OFAC significantly intensified sanctions on January 10, 2025 by targeting major Russian energy companies, more than 180 vessels and a broad range of oil traders, insurers and service providers. During 2025, the EU and the UK also adopted further measures, including additional actions targeting Russia's shadow fleet and related actors. These developments have increased sanctions screening, contractual, insurance and counterparty risk and have contributed to continuing changes in trading patterns, vessel deployment and chartering conditions.

**Red Sea disruption**

Attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait since late 2023 have continued to disrupt normal trading patterns and have affected routing decisions, voyage duration, insurance costs and vessel utilization. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and is an important route for container shipping as well as for product, chemical and other cargo trades. Disruption in this area can materially affect sailing distances, transit times, fuel consumption and the overall efficiency of global shipping routes.

As a result of the security situation, many shipowners and charterers have continued to avoid or limit transits through the area and have instead rerouted vessels around the Cape of Good Hope. This has increased sailing distances, voyage times, fuel consumption and related operating costs, while also affecting fleet availability and market capacity. For container shipping in particular, the impact has been significant because Red Sea and Suez Canal transits normally account for an important share of east-west trade flows. The effects on dry bulk and tanker markets have generally been more limited, but still relevant in particular trades and periods.

Industry reporting in late 2025 indicated that, although the frequency of attacks had at times declined, the threat had become more targeted and, in some instances, more lethal, with vessels linked to Israel by ownership, operation or trade remaining a principal focus. The security situation therefore remains volatile and may continue to affect routing, utilization, operating costs, insurance costs and freight market conditions. During 2025, attacks in the Red Sea resumed after periods of relative lull, including incidents resulting in vessel losses, fatalities and sharply higher war-risk insurance costs.

In addition, maritime security incidents in the broader region have included electronic interference, such as AIS or GPS disruption, which may create navigational, operational and compliance risks for commercial shipping. Any prolonged or renewed escalation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb area could continue to adversely affect commercially viable vessel deployment, voyage planning and the cost of operations.

**Iran, the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz**

The recent escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States has already had a significant impact on global shipping, energy markets and the broader economy. The Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are critical to global oil and LNG trade, and disruption in this region has directly affected vessel movements, energy flows, insurance markets and overall market confidence. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints, with very limited alternative routes available for the volumes normally transported through it.

The conflict has materially disrupted commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz and has contributed to delays, traffic restrictions, damaged or stranded vessels, sharply higher war-risk and related insurance premiums, tighter underwriting conditions and increased uncertainty regarding safe and commercially viable vessel deployment in the region. These developments have also contributed to significant volatility in crude oil and product markets, higher bunker costs, increased voyage planning complexity and greater pressure on global supply chains and the wider economy.

The current situation has increased operational, financial and compliance risks for shipping companies, including in relation to routing, utilization, crew safety, insurance availability, counterparty performance and sanctions exposure. To the extent the conflict continues or expands, these effects are likely to persist and may further affect freight markets, liquidity, working capital, operating costs and chartering conditions.

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**Impact of inflation and interest rates risk on our business**

Inflation in the United States of America, Eurozone and other countries continued to impact our business during 2025. Global price pressures remain influenced by geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the continued instability in the Middle East, which have contributed to volatility in energy and commodity markets. These factors have continued to affect energy and input costs and may impact our operating expenses.

During 2025, central banks in developed economies continued to adjust monetary policy in response to evolving economic conditions and inflation outlooks. Several banks maintained a gradual shift toward more accommodative monetary policies that had begun in 2024 as inflation moderated and economic growth slowed in certain regions.

The European Central Bank, or ECB, continued reducing its key interest rates during 2025 following the series of rate cuts initiated in June 2024. These actions reflected progress in reducing inflationary pressures across Europe and more cautious economic growth outlook.

In the United States of America, the federal reserve also maintained a more accommodative policy stance compared to prior years, following the first reduction of the federal funds rate in September 2024.

The eventual implications of changing monetary policy and potentially changing long-term interest rates may impact the cost of capital for our business.

**Material accounting policies**

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Interpretations (collectively IFRS Accounting Standards) which requires us to make estimates in the application of accounting policies based on the best assumptions, judgments and opinions of management.

The following is a discussion of our accounting policies that involve a higher degree of judgment and the methods of their application. For a description of all of our material accounting policies, please see "Note 1—Material Accounting Policies "to our consolidated financial statements" included herein.

*<u>Revenue recognition</u>*

We generate a large part of our revenue from voyage charters, including vessels in pools that predominantly perform voyage charters. Under IFRS 15, revenue from contracts with customers, voyage revenue is recognized ratably over the estimated length of each voyage, calculated on a load-to-discharge basis. Voyage expenses are capitalized between the previous discharge port, or contract date if later, and the next load port if they qualify as fulfillment costs under IFRS 15. To recognize costs incurred to fulfill a contract as an asset, the following criteria shall be met:

–the costs relate directly to the contract;

–the costs generate or enhance resources of the entity that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future; and

–the costs are expected to be recovered.

Capitalized voyage expenses are amortized ratably between load port and discharge port.

Revenues from time charters are accounted for as operating leases and are thus recognized ratably over the rental periods of such charters, as service is performed. Our Management Board will, however, analyze each contract before deciding on its accounting treatment between operating lease and finance lease. We do not recognize time charter revenues during periods that vessels are off-hire.

For our vessels operating in pools, revenues and voyage expenses are pooled and allocated to the relevant pool's participants on a TCE basis in accordance with an agreed formula. The formulas in the relevant pool agreements for allocating gross shipping revenues net of voyage expenses are based on points allocated to participants' vessels based on cargo carrying capacity and other technical characteristics, such as speed and fuel consumption. We are obligated to provide vessel services to the relevant pool for a specified period, which obligation we fulfil by allocating participation days based on the contractual terms.

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Through pooling mechanisms, we receive a weighted, average allocation, based on the total spot results earned by the total of pooled vessels, whereas results from direct spot employment are earned and allocated on a one-on-one basis to the individual vessel and thus owner of the according vessel.

*<u>Vessel useful lives and residual values</u>*

The useful economic life of a vessel is variable. Elements considered in the determination of the useful lives of the assets are the uncertainty over the future market and future technological changes. The carrying value of each of our vessels represents its initial cost at the time it was delivered or purchased plus any additional capital expenditures less depreciation calculated using an estimated useful life of 20 years, except for FSO service vessels for which estimated useful lives of 30 years was used, for CTVs 15 years and for CSOVs 25 yeas. Following the signing of an extension of the contract with North Oil Company until 2032, the end of the useful economic life was set equal to the contract end date or approximately 30 years since build date. Newbuildings are depreciated from delivery from the construction yard.

If the estimated economic lives assigned to our vessels prove to be too long because of new regulations, the continuation of weak markets, the broad imposition of age restrictions by our customers or other future events, this could result in higher depreciation expenses and impairment losses in future periods related to a reduction in the useful lives of any affected vessels.

We reviewed the residual value of its vessels, an accounting estimate, in accordance with the accounting policy. This did not result in a revised residual value as of 2025 compared to the financial year ended 2024.

The costs of recycling a vessel with due respect for the environment and the safety of the workers in specialized yards is challenging to forecast as regulations and good industry practice leading to self-regulation can dramatically change over time. We estimate the residual value of vessels as the lightweight tonnage of each vessel multiplied by a forecast scrap value per ton less supplemental costs such as repositioning the vessel, commissions and preparation fees, and after consideration of the impact of (changes in) worldwide recycling regulations (EU regulation versus other) and developments. We estimate scrap value per ton by taking into consideration the historical four-year scrap market rate average, taking into account any significant impact of (changes in) worldwide recycling regulations (EU regulation versus other) and developments, which is updated annually.

*<u>Vessel impairment</u>*

The carrying values of our vessels may not represent their fair market values at any point in time since the market prices of second-hand vessels tend to fluctuate with changes in charter rates and the cost of constructing new vessels. We define our Cash Generating Unit, or CGU, as a single vessel, unless such vessel is operated in a pool, in that case such vessel, together with the other vessels in such pool, are collectively treated as a CGU. We revise the carrying amounts of our CGUs at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. We recognize an impairment loss in our income statement whenever the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount.

*Vessels*

We review following internal and external indicators to assess whether vessels might be impaired:

–the obsolescence or physical damage of an asset;

–significant changes in the extent or manner in which an asset is (or is expected to be) used that have (or will have) an adverse effect on the entity;

–a plan to dispose of an asset before the previously expected date of disposal;

–indications that the financial, operational or environmental performance of an asset is, or will be, worse than expected;

–cash flows for acquiring the asset, operating or maintaining it that are significantly higher than originally budgeted;

–net cash flows or operating profits that are lower than originally budgeted;

–net cash outflows or operating losses;

–market capitalization significantly below net asset value;

–a significant and unexpected decline in market value;

–significant adverse effects in the technological, market, economic, legal and regulatory environment including, but not limited to, vessel and crude oil supply and demand trends; and

–increases in market interest rates.

When events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset or CGU might not be recovered, we perform an impairment test whereby the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is compared to its recoverable

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amount, which is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less cost of disposal. For assessing value in use and the assumptions used, we refer to the section "Calculation of recoverable amount" further down in the document.

Although we believe that our process to determine the assumptions used to evaluate the carrying amount of the assets, when required, are reasonable and appropriate, such assumptions are subject to judgment. We are continuously assessing the resilience of its projections to the business cycles that can be observed in the vessels market, and we have concluded that a business cycle approach provides a better long-term view of the dynamics at play in the industry. By defining a shipping cycle from peak to peak over the last 20 years and including our expectation of the completion of the current cycle, we are better able to capture the full length of a business cycle while also giving more weight to recent and current market experience. We forecast the current cycle based on our judgment, analyst reports and past experience. We use long term charter rates in the calculation when available.

We performed a review of the internal as well as external indicators of impairment to consider whether further testing was necessary and determined that there were no indications that any of our vessels might be impaired as of December 31, 2025.

*<u>Calculation of recoverable amount</u>*

The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its fair value less cost of disposal and value-in-use. In assessing value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows, which are based on current market conditions, historical trends as well as future expectations, are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU.

The carrying values of our vessels or our FSOs may not represent their fair market values or the amount that could be obtained by selling the vessels at any point in time since the market prices of second-hand vessels tend to fluctuate with changes in charter rates and the cost of newbuildings. Historically, both charter rates and vessel values tend to be cyclical. The value of an FSO is highly dependent on the value of the service contract under which the unit is employed.

In developing estimates of future cash flows, we must make assumptions about future performance, with significant assumptions being related to charter rates, ship operating expenses, utilization, dry docking requirements, residual value and the estimated remaining useful lives of the vessels. These assumptions are based on historical trends and/or on future expectations. We use a business cycle approach to forecast expected TCE rates. By defining a shipping cycle from peak to peak over the last 20 years and including management's expectation of the completion of the current cycle, management is better able to capture the full length of a business cycle while also giving more weight to recent and current market experience. The current cycle is forecasted based on management judgment, analyst reports and past experience.

The Weighted Average Cost of Capital, or WACC, used to calculate the value-in-use of our assets is derived from our actual cost of debt and the cost of equity is calculated by using the beta as calculated by an external party with the country premium and market risk of our direct competitors, which we believe reflects the appropriate cost of equity.

Estimated outflows for operating expenses and dry docking requirements are based on historical and budgeted costs and are adjusted for assumed inflation. Finally, utilization is based on historical levels achieved over the last 5 years, the vessels useful lifetime and estimates of residual values consistent with our depreciation policy.

The more significant factors that could impact management's assumptions regarding time charter equivalent rates include:

–loss or reduction in business from significant customers;

–unanticipated changes in demand for transportation of crude oil and petroleum products;

–changes in production of or demand for oil and petroleum products, generally or in particular regions;

–greater than anticipated levels of tanker newbuilding orders or lower than anticipated levels of tanker recycling;

–changes in rules and regulations applicable to the tanker industry, including legislation adopted by international organizations such as IMO and the EU or by individual countries; and

–EEXI and CII requirements.

Although we believe that the assumptions that we use to evaluate potential impairment are reasonable and appropriate at the time we make them, such assumptions are highly subjective and likely to change, possibly materially, in the future.

*<u>Our fleet—Vessel carrying values</u>*

During the past few years, the market values of vessels have experienced particular volatility, with substantial declines prior to 2018 in many vessel classes and a recovery since then. As a result, the charter-free market value, or basic market value,

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of some of our vessels may have declined below the carrying amounts of those vessels. After undergoing the impairment indicator analysis and if applicable, the impairment analysis discussed above, we concluded that for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, no impairment was required in the Marine division.

The following table presents information with respect to the carrying amount of our vessels by type and indicates whether their estimated market values are below their carrying values as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The carrying value of each of our vessels does not necessarily represent its fair market value or the amount that could be obtained if the vessel were sold. Our estimates of market values for our vessels assume that the vessels are all in good and seaworthy condition without need for repair and, if inspected, would be certified as being in class without notations of any kind. Our estimates are based on the estimated market values for vessels received from independent ship brokers and are inherently uncertain. In addition, because vessel values are highly volatile, these estimates may not be indicative of either the current or future prices that we could achieve if we were to sell any of the vessels. We would not record a loss for any of the vessels for which the fair market value is below its carrying value unless and until we either determine to sell the vessel for a loss or determine that the vessel is impaired as discussed above in "Material Accounting Policies—Vessel Impairment".

We believe that the future discounted cash flows, expected to be earned over the estimated remaining useful lifetime for those vessels that have experienced declines in market values below their carrying values, would exceed such vessels' carrying values (for vessels or for the CGU as appropriate and defined in the Material Accounting Policies- Vessel Impairment). For vessels that are designated as held for sale at the balance sheet date, we either use the agreed upon selling price of each vessel, if an agreement has been reached for such a sale, or an estimate of basic market value if an agreement for sale has not been reached as of the date of this annual report.

As a result of the acquisition of CMB.TECH Enterprises as per February 2024, and Golden Ocean as per March, 2025, the composition of the CMB.TECH fleet underwent a significant transformation, aligning with our strategic focus on diversification, decarbonization, and accelerated optimization. This diversification introduced a broader range of seagoing vessels within the Marine division, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk vessels, container ships, chemical tankers, CTVs, and other vessels not classified within these categories. The total number of vessels across these types as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, is presented in the table below.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Vessel Type** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Numbers of Vessels at December 31, 2025** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Numbers of Vessels at December 31, 2024** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Carrying Value at December 31, 2025** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Carrying Value at December 31, 2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tankers | 21 | 31 | 1121450 | 1456325 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dry bulk vessels | 102 | 10 | 4518624 | 648600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Container vessels | 4 | 4 | 210530 | 220935 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Chemical tankers | 7 | 6 | 276374 | 244259 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;CSOVs | 2 |  | 136445 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;CTVs | 44 | 40 | 60097 | 43784 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1 | 2 | 253 | 3582 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vessels held for sale | 11 | 5 | 361865 | 165583 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | **192** | **98** | **6685638** | **2783068** |

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(1)As per December 31, 2025, there were no owned tanker vessels (December 31, 2024: zero) that had a carrying value which exceeded the individual market value.

(2)As per December 31, 2025, no owned dry bulk vessels (December 31, 2024: zero) had carrying values which exceeded their individual market values.

(3)As per December 31, 2025, no owned container vessels (December 31, 2024: zero) had carrying values which exceeded their individual market values.

(4)As per December 31, 2025, no owned chemical tanker vessels (December 31, 2024: zero) had carrying values which exceeded their individual market values.

(5)As per December 31, 2025, one owned crew transfer vessels (December 31, 2024: four) had carrying values which exceeded their individual market values by approximately $92 thousand.

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(6)As per December 31, 2025, no owned other vessels (December 31, 2024: zero) had carrying values which exceeded their individual market values.

The table above only takes into account the fleet that is 100% owned by CMB.TECH and does not take into account the vessels under construction.

*<u>Vessels held for sale</u>*

We classify vessels whose carrying values are expected to be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use as held for sale. This is the case when the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such vessels and its sale is highly probable (when it is significantly more likely than merely probable).

Immediately before classification as held for sale, we remeasure the vessels in accordance with our accounting policies. Thereafter, we measure the vessels at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less cost of disposal. We recognize no impairment losses on the vessels held for sale.

We recognize impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains and losses on remeasurement in profit or loss. We do not recognize gains are in excess of any cumulative impairment loss. We do not depreciate vessels classified as held for sale.

The Capesize vessels Belgravia and Golden Magnum are classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2025. Memoranda of Agreement were signed on October 29, 2025 and December 9, 2025, respectively. Their carrying value amounted to $21.4 million and $23.6 million and a net gain of $3.6 million and $4.5 million respectively was recognized upon delivery to the new owners in January, 2026.

On November 24, 2025, the Supervisory Board approved a coordinated divestment plan covering certain tanker and dry bulk vessels. In line with this plan and the active sale processes initiated prior to year-end, the following vessels are classified as non-current assets held for sale as at December 31, 2025. Six VLCC vessels, Hirado (2011), Hojo (2013), Antigone (2015), Daishan (2007), Dia (2015) and Aegean (2016), were marketed as a coordinated block-sale. Negotiations were at an advanced stage as at year-end and a Memorandum of Agreement for all six vessels was signed on January 7, 2026. Delivery took place during the first quarter of 2026. The vessels generated a combined net gain of $261.2 million and were recognized in the first quarter of 2026.

The Suezmax vessels Sienna (2007) and Stella (2011) were also included in the approved disposal plan. Marketing commenced in December 2025 and management expects completion within twelve months. The vessels are classified as held for sale for a total combined carrying value of $32.9 million.

The Capesize vessel Golden Myrtalia was approved for sale on November 24, 2025 and actively marketed before year-end. Although no agreement had been signed as at December 31, 2025, management expects completion within twelve months. The vessel is classified as held for sale with a carrying value of $25.2 million.

**Fleet Development**

The following table summarizes the development of our fleet as of the dates presented below:

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| | **Year ended<br>December 31, 2025** | **Year ended**<br>**December 31, 2024** | **Year ended <br>December 31, 2023** |
|<br>**TANKER (VLCC + SUEZMAX)** | | | |
| At start of period | 33 | 52 | 62 |
| Acquisitions | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Dispositions | -7 | -22 | -13 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| **At end of period** | **27** | **33** | **52** |
| Newbuildings on order | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| **FSO** |  |  |  |
| At start of period | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **2** | **2** |
| Newbuildings on order | 0 | 0 |
| **TUGBOAT** |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 1 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **1** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 0 | 0 |
| **MHUV 2010** |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **0** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 1 | 0 |
| **MP-ASV** |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | 0 | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 0 | 0 |
| **FERRY**<sup>1</sup> |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 1.5 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **1.5** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 0 | 0 |
| **CSOV** |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **0** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 6 | 0 |
| **CONTAINER** |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 3 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 2 | 0 |
| Dispositions | -1 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **4** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 1 | 0 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **CHEMICAL** | | | |
| At start of period | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **7** | **6** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| **DRY BULK** |  |  |  |
| At start of period | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 91 | 3 | 0 |
| Dispositions | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in |  | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **105** | **10** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| **CTV**<sup>1</sup> |  |  |  |
| At start of period | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Dispositions | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **48** | **47** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 3 | 5.5 | 0 |
| **PRODUCT TANKER** |  |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **0** | **0** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| **COASTER** |  |  |  |
| At start of period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Business combination² | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dispositions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **At end of period** | **0** | **0** | 0 |
| Newbuildings on order | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| **TOTAL FLEET** |  |  |  |
| At start of period | 104.5 | 54 | 64 |
| Acquisitions | 14 | 18 | 5 |
| Business combination² | 91 | 55.5 | 0 |
| Dispositions | -12 | -23 | -13 |
| Chartered-in | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| **At end of period** | **197.5** | **104.5** | **54** |
| Newbuildings on order | 37 | 43.5 | 5 |

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<sup>1</sup> This table includes the vessels that we owned through joint venture entities as per December 31, 2025, which we recognized in our income statement using the equity method, valued at our respective share of economic interest. Furthermore, the table also includes charter-in agreements.

² Business combination means the amount of vessels that are acquired at the moment of our takeover of Golden Ocean.

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*<u>Vessel acquisitions and charter-in agreements</u>*

On January 11, 2023, we took delivery of the VLCC Cassius (2023 - 299,158 dwt) and on February 28, 2023, we took delivery of the VLCC Camus (2023 - 299,158 dwt), both constructed at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in South Korea.

On December 24, 2019, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the VLCC Nautica (2008 - 307,284 dwt) with Taiping and Sinopec TJ4 Shipping Leasing Co. We have leased back the vessel under a bareboat contract. At the end of the bareboat contract, on April 3, 2023, we purchased the vessel and it was delivered to Euronav Luxembourg.

On May 30, 2023, we took delivery of the VLCC Clovis (2023 - 299,158 dwt) and on July 11, 2023, we took delivery of the VLCC Brugge (2023 - 299,158 dwt) both constructed at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) in South Korea.

On August 16, 2023, we announced the purchase of one VLCC newbuilding including the option for a second VLCC new build to be lifted in the coming two months. The purchase has cost $112.2 million with highly favourable payment terms and schedule. We expect the vessel to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026.

On September 7, 2023, we announced we concluded a two-year time charter with a blue chip partner for the VLCC Donoussa (2016 – 299.999 dwt). This contract started immediately and will generate approximately $24 million in cash over the duration of the contract.

On December 30, 2019, we entered into a sale and saleback agreement for the VLCC Nectar (2008 - 307,284 dwt) with Taiping & Sinopec Financial Leasing Ltd Co. We leased back the vessel under a bareboat contract. At the end of the bareboat contract, on September 27, 2023, we purchased the vessel and delivered it to Euronav Luxembourg.

On October 12, 2023, we announced we exercised the option for a second VLCC newbuild. The purchase has cost $112.2 million with highly favorable payment terms and schedule. We expect the the vessel to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026.

On October 26, 2023, we also took delivery of the Suezmax Brest (2023 - 156,851 dwt).

On December 7, 2023, we announced we exercised the option for one additional VLCC at Qingdao Beihai (China) and ordered two Suezmax vessels at Daehan Shipbuilding (South Korea). The vessel is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026 and have ammonia ready engines. Furthermore, CMB.TECH has concluded two newbuilding ice classed Suezmax orders at Daehan Shipbuilding. These two new ships have been long term time chartered to Valero. Delivery of these vessels is expected in April/May 2026 when each of the time charter contracts will begin.

On February 6, 2024, we took delivery of the Suezmax Bristol (2024 – 156,851 dwt).

On February 12, 2024, we announced a partnership with Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line and Yara International, for the commissioning of the world's first ammonia-powered container ship, Yara Eyde. This pioneering vessel, constructed at Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding, marks a significant milestone in decarbonizing shipping, operating on clean ammonia between Norway and Germany. Owned by Delphis, a division of CMB.TECH, and operated by NCL Oslofjord AS, this collaboration sets a new standard for sustainable maritime transport.

On February 26, 2024, we announced we entered into an agreement with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng Co. for two product tanker newbuilding contracts. We expect the vessels will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026 and have been chartered to a strong counterparty for 10 years upon delivery from the shipyard.

On March 19 2024, we took delivery of the fourth super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral France (2024 – 210,000 dwt).

On March 20, 2024, we concluded an order for two Newcastlemax vessels and one additional VLCC at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard (China). We expect the vessels will be delivered in the first and second quarter of 2027. The Company at that time had five VLCCs and still twenty-four Newcastlemax vessels on order at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard.

On April 4, 2024, we announced two newbuilding ice classed Suezmax orders at Daehan Shipbuilding have been long term time chartered to Valero. Delivery of these vessels is expected in April and May of 2026 when each of the time charter contracts will begin.

On April 12, 2024, we took delivery of the chemical tanker Bochem Casablanca (2024 - 25,000 dwt).

On May 13, 2024, we took delivery of the container vessel CMA CGM Baikal. We subsequently sold this vessel and booked a capital gain of $15.6 million in the second quarter of 2024.

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On May 23, 2024, we and Damen signed a collaboration agreement for four hydrogen-powered tugboats. Built by Damen, these vessels use our innovative dual fuel hydrogen technology which will significantly reduce emissions.

On May 24, 2024, we took delivery of the Windcat 57, the first CTV of the new hydrogen-powered MK5 series. The unit is deployed in Scotland.

On June 10, 2024, we announced the order of two newbuild CTVs for FRS Windcat Polska, together with Gdansk based shipyard ALU International. The contract includes the option to order additional vessels at a later stage. The CTVs will have Windcat's newest MK5 vessel design, with a dual fuel hydrogen engine as a standard.

On June 24, 2024, we took delivery of the fifth super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral Deutschland (2024 – 210,000 dwt).

On June 28, 2024, we took delivery of the chemical tanker Bochem Shanghai (2024 – 25,000 dwt).

On August 5, 2024, we took delivery of the sixth super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral Italia (2024 - 210,000 dwt).

On August 6, 2024, we took delivery of the container vessel CMA CGM Etosha (2024 - 6,000 TEU).

On August 8, 2024, we took delivery of the chemical tanker Bochem New Orleans (2024 - 25,000 dwt).

On August 20, 2024, we announced the expansion of our Windcat fleet with an additional CSOV on order. This is the sixth order for the future-proof Elevation Series CSOV developed together with Damen.

On August 20, 2024, we announced a long-term charter for Suezmax Helios (2024 - 156,000 dwt).

On August 20, 2024, we announced a two-year time charter for the Suezmax Fraternity (2009 - 157,714 dwt).

On August 20, 2024, we announced a long-term charter for one of its newbuilding Chemical Tankers (January 2026 - 26,000 dwt). The vessel has been chartered for seven years upon delivery from the shipyard to Ultratank. Additionally, a sister-vessel scheduled for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2025 will be commercially managed by Ultratank.

On August 28, 2024, we took delivery of the seventh super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral Danmark (2024 - 210,000 dwt).

On October 8, 2024, we took delivery of the eighth super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral Eire (2024 - 210,000 dwt).

On October 10, 2024, we took delivery of the Suezmax Helios (2024 - 157,000 dwt).

On October 15, 2024, we took delivery of the chemical tanker Bochem Brisbane (2024 - 25,000 dwt).

On October 16, 2024, we took delivery of the container vessel CMA CGM Dolomites (2024 - 6,000 TEU).

On October 21, 2024, we took delivery of the ninth super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral Hellas (2024 - 210,000 dwt).

On November 7, 2024, we announced a long-term charter for one of its newbuilding Chemical Tankers (October 2025 - 26,000 dwt. The vessel has been chartered for seven years upon delivery from the shipyard to Ultratank.

On November 22, 2024, we took delivery of the tenth super-eco Newcastlemax Mineral Espana (2024 - 210,000 dwt).

On November 25, 2024, we took delivery of the Suezmax Orion (2024 - 157,717 dwt).

On January 7, 2025, the Newcastlemax Mineral Portugal (2025 – 210,000 dwt) was delivered.

On January 23, 2025, the Newcastlemax Mineral Osterreich (2025- 210,000 dwt) was delivered.

On February 10, 2025, the CTV Hydrocat 60 became operational.

On March 24, 2025, we announced that we signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., or MOL, and MOL CHEMICAL TANKERS PTE. LTD., or MOLCT, for nine ammonia-powered vessels. These vessels will be among the world's first ammonia-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers and chemical tankers. The delivery of these ships is expected between 2026 and 2029.

On April 9, 2025, the Company took delivery of the CTV TSM Windcat 59.

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On April 10, 2025, the Newcastlemax Mineral Suomi (2025 – 210,000 dwt) was delivered.

On April 23, 2025, the Newcastlemax Mineral Sverige (2025 – 210,000 dwt) was delivered.

On April 24, 2025, Fortescue and Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, have signed an agreement for an ammonia-powered Newcastlemax featuring a dual fuel engine. The 210,000 dwt vessel is part of CMB.TECH's series of large dry bulk carriers currently on order at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard and is expected to be delivered to Fortescue by the end of next year.

On May 23, 2025, we took delivery of Newcastlemax Mineral Polska (2025 - 210,761 dwt).

On June 23, 2025, we took delivery of Newcastlemax Mineral Cesko (2025 - 210,761 dwt).

On July 2, 2025, we took delivery of the CTV Windcat 58.

On July 24, 2025, we took delivery of the CSOV Windcat Rotterdam.

On August 8, 2025, we took delivery of Newcastlemax Mineral Slovensko (2025- 210,761 dwt).

On September 18, 2025, we took delivery of Chemical tanker Bochem Santos (2025 - 25,000 dwt).

On September 26, 2025, we took delivery of Newcastlemax Mineral Slovenija (2025 - 210,000 dwt).

On October 20, 2025, we announced that the time charter of the VLCC Donoussa (2016, 299,999 dwt) is extended for another 11 months, until October 2026.

On November 10, 2025, we took delivery of VLCC Atrebates (2025 - 319,000 dwt).

On November 26, 2025, we ordered one Multi-Purpose Accommodation Service Vessel (MP-ASV) (CSOV XL) with an option of five more.

On December 19, 2025, we took delivery of the CSOV Windcat Amsterdam.

*<u>Vessel sales and redeliveries</u>*

On February 21, 2023, we announced that we sold the Suezmax Cap Charles (2006 - 158,881 dwt). The vessel was debt free and the sale generated a gain of $22.1 million.

On July 17, 2023, we sold the VLCC Nautica (2008 - 307,284 dwt). The vessel was debt free and the sale generated a gain of $25.1 million.

On October 9, 2023, we announced that Frontline would acquire 24 VLCC tankers from the Euronav fleet for $2.35 billion. At the end of 2023, 11 VLCCs were sold: Alex (2016 - 299,445 dwt), Amundsen (2017 - 298,991 dwt), Arafura (2016 - 298,991 dwt), Ardeche (2017 - 298,642 dwt), Cassius (2023 - 299,158 dwt), Clovis (2023 - 299,158 dwt), Dalis (2020 - 299,995 dwt), Dickens (2021 - 299,550 dwt), Diodorus (2021 - 300,200 dwt), Drenec (2016 - 299,999 dwt) and Heron (2017 - 297,363 dwt).

On March 15, 2024, we sold the N-class vessels Noble, Nectar and Newton for a net sale price after commission of $161.9 million. The vessels were all delivered during the second quarter of 2024 and the net gain of $79.0 million on the transaction was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On November 19, 2021, we agreed to sell the container vessel CMA CGM Baikal for a net sale price of $71.5 million. The vessel was delivered to its new owners in the second quarter of 2024 and a net gain of $15.6 million was booked in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On September 25, 2024, we sold two Suezmax vessels, Sapphira (2008 - 150,205 dwt) and Statia (2006 - 150,205 dwt) for a net sale price of $45.5 million and $41.3 million respectively. The sale price generated a combined gain of $61.4 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the third quarter of 2024.

On December 2, 2024, we agreed to sell three Suezmax vessels Selena (2007 - 150,205 dwt), Cap Victor (2007 - 158,853 dwt) and Cap Felix (2008 - 158,765 dwt) for a net sale price after commission of $38.2 million, $39.0 million and $42.3

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million respectively. The sale price generated a combined gain of $71.1 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the fourth quarter of 2024.

On May 21, 2024, we sold the VLCC Alsace (2012 - 320,350 dwt) for $96.9 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024. The VLCC has successfully been delivered to its new owner during the first quarter of 2025 generating a gain of $27.5 million.

On December 31, 2024, we sold the VLCC Cap Lara (2007 - 158,826 dwt) for $33.2 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024, and had a carrying value of $14.4 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owner on March 10, 2025, generating a net gain of $18.8 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the first quarter of 2025.

On December 18, 2024, the Windcat 6 was also sold after 18 years of service. The sale generated a gain of $0.2 million. The vessel was delivered to its new owner on March 13, 2025.

On March 14, 2025, we sold the VLCC Iris (2012 - 314,000 dwt) for a net sale price after commission of $100.0 million. The vessel was delivered during the second quarter of 2025 and the net gain of $57.1 million on the transaction was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On June 25, 2025, the vessel Golden Ioanari was successfully delivered to her new owners. The sale was completed on March 21, 2025. The vessel had a carrying amount equal to the agreed sale price. As a result, no gain or loss was recognized on the transaction.

On April 3, 2025, we sold the vessel Golden Keen for a net sale price of $16.8 million. The vessel was delivered on June 2, 2025, and a gain of $0.2 million was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On April 16, 2025, we sold VLCCs Hakata (2010, 302,550 dwt) & Hakone (2010, 302,624 dwt) for a net sale price of $57.8 million and $55.6 million respectively. The vessels were delivered to their new owners in the third quarter of 2025, generating a total gain of $39.3 million.

On September 19, 2025, we sold the capesize Battersea (2009, 169390.000 dwt) for a net sale price of $24.1 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on October 24, 2025, generating a gain of $2.4 million.

On September 26, 2025, we sold the VLCC Dalma (2007 - 306,543 dwt) for a net sale price of $47.3 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on December 15, 2025 generating a gain of $26.4 million.

On August 25, 2025, we sold Suezmax vessel Sofia (2010 - 165,000 dwt) for a net sale price of $40.1 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on October 30, 2025, generating a gain of $20.4 million.

Capesize Golden Zhoushan (2011 - 175,834 dwt) was delivered to its new owner during the fourth quarter of 2025, no gain was recorded following the sale of the vessel.

**Digital transformation efforts:**

During 2025, we continued to advance its digital transformation initiatives to support a unified, resilient, and scalable operating environment across the consolidated Group. These initiatives are intended to reinforce the stability of core systems, enhance the quality and consistency of underlying data, and ensure that our technology landscape appropriately reflects the expanded organizational structure following the integration of CMB, former Euronav and Golden Ocean activities.

A principal area of focus remained the consolidation of the enterprise IT environment. In 2024 and 2025, the Group completed the migration of all employees and collaboration tools to a single Microsoft 365 tenant and finalized the unification of legacy identity and access management domains. Former Euronav entities were transitioned to the Group's consolidated financial and collaboration platforms as of January 1, 2025. The onboarding of former Golden Ocean users took place later in the process, in November 2025, ensuring the alignment of mail, storage, collaboration, and authentication services under a single and secure framework. Golden Ocean fleet will transit to Imos, our operational system, as of Q3 2026.

In maritime operations, the Group completed the migration of all former Euronav vessels to the IMOS Voyage Management System in November 2024, thereby establishing a single voyage-management environment across the fleet. The platform supports standardized operational and financial workflows and facilitates more coherent consolidation of voyage-related information across the enlarged organization.

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In 2024, the Group divested its internally (former Euronav) developed vessel-performance platform FAST to ZeroNorth. Following this divestment, CMB.TECH initiated a phased transition to ZeroNorth's performance-management platform. All vessels, including those originating from CMB, Euronav and Golden Ocean, have been onboarded or are in the final stages of onboarding, with full transition expected by early 2026. This move consolidates the Group's vessel-performance and optimisation tools within a single ecosystem and supports greater transparency, consistency, and alignment in operational analysis.

In support of the Group's objective to strengthen data governance and analytical capability, we continue the development of a modern data platform designed to provide assured, high-quality data for reporting, dashboarding, and analytical use. This platform supports the consistent capture, processing, and availability of business and operational data across the organization and serves as a foundation for standardized reporting and future data-driven initiatives.

Taken together, these initiatives reinforce the Group's technology foundations, promote standardized ways of working across the integrated organization, and strengthen the reliability and completeness of the information used in management and operational processes. The actions undertaken during the year represent continued progress toward a more cohesive, efficient, and future-oriented digital architecture aligned with the Group's long-term strategic objectives.

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**A. Operating results** 

*Year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.* 

***Total shipping income and voyage expenses and commissions***

Please see "Item 4—Information on the Company— B. Business Overview", which contains a description of the Marine Division 2025 market.

The following table sets forth our total shipping revenues and voyage expenses and commissions for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Voyage charter and pool revenues | 969694 | 682654 | 287040 | 42% |
| Time charter revenues | 696386 | 257593 | 438793 | 170% |
| Other operating income | 29756 | 50660 | (20904) | (41)% |
| Gains on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets | 192568 | 635019 | (442451) | (70)% |
| **Total shipping revenues** | **1888404** | **1625926** | **262478** | **16%** |
| Voyage expenses and commissions | (362155) | (174310) | (187845) | 108% |

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Total shipping revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 showed a mild relative increase compared with the year ended December 31, 2024.

Our voyage charter and pool revenues increased by 42%, or $287.0 million, to $969.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $682.7 million for 2024. We attribute the increase primarily to the acquisition of Golden Ocean and the delivery of newbuild vessels and thus mainly due to a higher number of vessels operating in the spot market in 2025 compared to 2024.

Time charter revenues increased by 170%, or $438.8 million, to $696.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $257.6 million for 2024. We attribute the increase in time charter revenue is primarily due to a higher number of vessels engaged in long-term time charters in 2025 compared to 2024, mainly following the acquisition of Golden Ocean as per March 12, 2025.

Other income decreased by 41% or $20.9 million, to $29.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $50.7 million for 2024. Other operating income includes revenues related to the standard business operation of the fleet and that are not directly attributable to an individual voyage. The decrease in other operating income is mainly due to one off items in 2024 related to the sale of Euronav Ship Management Hellas, received liquidated damages resulting from the sale of the N-class vessels (Noble, Nectar and Newton) and to claim settlements.

For the gains on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets, please see section 'net gain (loss) on lease terminations and net gain (loss) on the sales of assets'.

The voyage expenses and commissions increased by 108% or $187.8 million, to $362.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $174.3 million for 2024. This increase is primarily attributed to an increase in bunker related expenses and other voyage-related expenditures due to more vessels on the water.

***Net gain (loss) on lease terminations and net gain (loss) on the sale of assets***

The following table sets forth our gain (loss) on lease terminations and gain (loss) on the sale of assets for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Net gain on sale of assets | 192564 | 635017 | (442453) | (70)% |

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*Net gain on sale of assets.* Net gain (loss) decreased by 70%, or $442.5 million, to a net gain of $192.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net gain of $635.0 million for 2024.

The net gain on the sale of assets amounted to $192.6 million in 2025, resulting from gains from the sale of the following vessels:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 5 VLCCs (Alsace, Iris, Hakata, Hakone and Dalma): total of $150.3 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Suezmaxes Cap Lara and Sofia: $39.2 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• CTV Windcat 6: $0.2 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dry bulk vessels Golden Ioanari, Golden Keen and Battersea: $2.6 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Corporate: $0.3 million

The net gain on sale of assets of $635.0 million in 2024, resulting from gains from the sale of the following vessels:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 13 VLCCs from the Frontline agreement: total of $372.7 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ULCC Oceania: $34.8 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• VLCCs Noble, Nectar and Newton: $79.0 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Container vessel CMA CGM Baikal: $15.6 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Suezmaxes Sapphira and Statia: $61.4 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Suezmaxes Selena, Cap Victor and Cap Felix: $71.1 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Corporate: $0.4 million

***Raw materials and consumables***

The following table sets forth our raw materials and consumables expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Raw materials and consumables | 10265 | 3735 | 6530 | 175% |

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Raw materials and consumables increased by 175%, or $6.5 million, to $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $3.7 million for 2024.

The increase in raw materials and consumables is primarily driven by inventory movements within the H2 Industry segment. The segment recorded a significant decrease in inventories of work-in-progress and finished vehicles, as well as scrapping of semi-finished products, which together resulted in an impact of $6.0 million.

***Vessel operating expenses***

Vessel operating expenses relate mainly to the crewing expenses (including crew bonuses), technical and other costs (including shore staff working entirely on ship management) which are needed to operate vessels. For more information about our crew and technical management, we refer to "Item 4—Information on the Company B. Business Overview— B.04. Technical and Commercial Management of our vessels."

The following table sets forth our vessel operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Total tankers operating expenses | 131671 | 150252 | (18581) | (12)% |
| Total dry bulk vessels operating expenses | 229750 | 12367 | 217383 | 1758% |
| Total container vessels operating expenses | 9253 | 5720 | 3533 | 62% |
| Total chemical tankers operating expenses | 17394 | 9828 | 7566 | 77% |
| Total crew transfer and Commissioning Service Operations vessels operating expenses | 32136 | 21304 | 10832 | 51% |
| Total other operating expenses | 205 | 175 | 30 | 17% |
| **Total vessel operating expenses** | **420409** | **199646** | **220763** | **111%** |

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Total vessel operating expenses increased by 111%, or $220.8 million, to $420.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $199.6 million for 2024. In 2025, these expenses were higher compared to 2024, mainly resulting from the acquisition of Golden Ocean as of March 12, 2025.

***General and administrative expenses***

The following table sets forth our general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| **General and administrative expenses** | 141975 | 77766 | 64209 | 83% |

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General and administrative expenses include, amongst others, shore staff wages excluding shore staff working entirely on ship management, director fees, office rental, consulting fees, audit fees and tonnage tax, increased by 83%, or $64.2 million, to $142.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $77.8 million for 2024.

This increase is mainly due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean as per March 12, 2025.

***Depreciation and amortization expenses***

The following table sets forth our depreciation and amortization expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| **Depreciation and amortization expenses** | 387968 | 166029 | 221939 | 134% |

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Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 134%, or $221.9 million, to $388.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $166.0 million for 2024.

This increase is mainly due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean as per March 12, 2025.

***Net finance expenses***

The following table sets forth our finance expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

**Recognized in profit or loss**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Interest income | 6539 | 15895 | (9356) | (59)% |
| Dividends | 5351 | 1050 | 4301 | 100% |
| Foreign exchange gains | 10986 | 21744 | (10758) | (49)% |
| **Finance income** | **22876** | **38689** | **(15813)** | **(41)%** |
| Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | (375286) | (145562) | (229724) | 158% |
| Interest leasing | (3537) | (275) | (3262) | 1186% |
| Fair value adjustment on interest rate swaps | (3407) |  | (3407) |  |
| Other financial charges | (14296) | (9249) | (5047) | 55% |
| Foreign exchange losses | (33291) | (14253) | (19038) | 134% |
| **Finance expense** | **(429817)** | **(169339)** | **(260478)** | **154%** |
| **Net finance expense recognized in profit or loss** | **(406941)** | **(130650)** | **(276291)** | **211%** |

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Finance income was lower during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024 primarily due to lower interest income earned during the period and reduced foreign exchange gains.

Finance expenses significant increased in the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. The increase is primarily attributable to higher interest expenses on financial liabilities, driven by a higher average outstanding debt position during the period. This reflects financing costs incurred in connection with the completion of the Golden Ocean transaction, refinancings concluded during the year, and the expansion and increased total value of the fleet.

***Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of income tax***

The following table sets forth our share of results of equity accounted investees (net of income tax) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| **Share of results of equity accounted investees** | (882) | 920 | (1802) | (196)% |

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The result of the equity accounted investees decreased by 196%, or $1.8 million, to $(0.9) million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a result of $0.9 million for 2024.

More details can be found under Note 26 - Investments.

***Income tax benefit/(expense)***

The following table sets forth our income tax benefit/(expense) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| *(USD in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| **Income tax benefit (expense)** | (10185) | (1893) | (8292) | 438% |

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The income tax expenses increased by 438%, or $8.3 million, to $10.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to an expense of $1.9 million for 2024.

More details can be found under Note 7 - Income tax benefit (expense).

**B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liquidity and capital resources**

We operate in a capital intensive industry and have historically financed our purchase of vessels and other capital expenditures through a combination of cash generated from operations, equity capital, bonds, borrowings from commercial banks and the occasional issuance of convertible notes. Our ability to generate adequate cash flows on a short- and medium-term basis depends substantially on the trading performance of our vessels. Historically, market rates for charters of our vessels have been volatile. Periodic adjustments to the supply of and demand for vessels, within the different segments in which we are active, cause the industry to be cyclical in nature. We expect continued volatility in market rates for our vessels in the foreseeable future with a consequent effect on our short- and medium-term liquidity. Being a diversified shipping company mitigates the cyclical nature of the industry by ensuring more stable revenue streams and reducing vulnerability to fluctuations in supply and demand within a single segment.

Our funding and treasury activities are conducted within corporate policies to maximize investment returns while maintaining appropriate liquidity for our requirements. We hold cash and cash equivalents primarily in U.S. dollars with some balances held in British Pounds, Euros and to a limited degree other currencies.

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had $146.5 million and $38.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, respectively.

Our short-term liquidity requirements relate to payment of operating costs (including dry docking repairs, installation of water ballast treatment systems and green retrofits), lease payments for our chartered-in fleet, funding working capital requirements, maintaining cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash flows as well as maintaining some cash balances on accounts pledged under borrowings from commercial banks.

Sources of short-term liquidity include cash balances, restricted cash balances, syndicated credit lines, short-term investments and receipts from our customers. We generally receive revenues from time charters and bareboat charters monthly in advance. We receive revenues from FSO service contracts monthly in arrears while revenues from voyage charters are received upon completion of the voyage. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had $176.2 million and $83.1 million in available syndicated credit lines.

Our medium- and long-term liquidity requirements include funding the equity portion of investments in new or second hand vessels (see Note 8 - Property, plant and equipment - Capital commitments) and funding all the payments we are required to make under our loan agreements with commercial banks. Sources of funding for our medium- and long-term liquidity requirements include new loans, refinancing of existing arrangements, drawdown under committed secured revolving credit facilities, issuance of new bonds and notes or refinancing of existing ones via public and private debt offerings, equity issues, vessel sales and sale and leaseback arrangements. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had $392.3 million and $308.6 million in available committed secured revolving credit facilities, respectively.

Net cash from operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2025 was $443.5 million, compared to $458.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. Our partial reliance on the spot market contributes to fluctuations in cash

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flows from operating activities as a result of its exposure to highly cyclical vessel rates. Any increase or decrease in the average TCE rates earned by our vessels in periods subsequent to December 31, 2025 will have a positive or negative comparative impact, respectively, on the amount of cash provided by operating activities.

We believe that our working capital resources are sufficient to meet our requirements for the next 12 months from the date of this annual report.

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our total indebtedness was $5,549.8 million and $2,622.3 million respectively. The increase in 2025 was mainly a result of expenditures in connection with our acquisition of Golden Ocean as per March 12, 2025.

We expect to finance our funding requirements with cash on hand, operating cash flow and bank debt or other types of debt financing. In the event that our cash flow from operations does not enable us to satisfy our short-term or medium- to long-term liquidity requirements, we will also have to consider alternatives, such as raising equity, issuing bonds or new convertible notes, which could dilute shareholders, or selling assets (including investments), which could negatively impact our financial results, depending on market conditions at the time, establish new loans or refinancing of existing arrangements.

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**Our Borrowing Activities**

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| | **Amounts drawn as of** | **Amounts drawn as of** |
| *(USD in thousands)* | **December 31,<br>2025** | **December 31,<br>2024** |
| ***CMB.TECH Credit Facilities*** |  |  |
| $950.0 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 735000 | 750000 |
| $182.5 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 45049 | 167250 |
| $161.1 Million Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Credit Facility | 123593 | 148727 |
| $129.8 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 25950 | 25950 |
| $41.8 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 41109 |  |
| €151.2 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 121750 | 86925 |
| €154.7 Million Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Credit Facility | 91364 | 34276 |
| $152.0 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 67425 | 72504 |
| $280.0 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 175855 | 189216 |
| $224.0 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 162773 | 115733 |
| €77.9 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 46998 | 43921 |
| €1.25 Million Unsecured Credit Line Facility | 1469 | 1299 |
| €1.25 Million Unsecured Credit Line Facility | 1469 | 1299 |
| €8.8 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 8272 | 8228 |
| $392.7 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 168861 |  |
| $1.4 Billion Bridge Credit Facility | 122522 |  |
| $26.3 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 2025 |  |
| $68 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility |  |  |
| $57.5 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 20084 |  |
| $105.1 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | 74100 |  |
| $2 Billion Senior Secured Credit Facility | 1194659 |  |
| ***Credit Line Facilities*** |  |  |
| €80 Million Unsecured Credit Line |  | 27500 |
| €150 Million Unsecured Credit Line |  |  |
| ***Senior unsecured bond*** |  |  |
| Senior Unsecured Bond | 200000 | 200000 |
| ***Treasury notes program*** |  |  |
| Treasury Notes Program | 43063 | 63009 |
| **Other borrowings** |  |  |
| Other borrowings | 2119736 | 700076 |
| **Total interest bearing debt** | **5593128** | **2635913** |

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**CMB.TECH credit facilities**

***€80.0 million unsecured credit line facility***

On April 7, 2021, we entered into an €80 million ($88.4 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. We concluded this facility with a range of commercial banks and the support of Gigarant, with sustainability and emission reductions as a component of the margin pricing points. A range of measurable sustainability features such as year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions starting from 2021 will be supported by compliance with the Poseidon Principles. The facility has a duration of a minimum of three years, with two one-year extension options. We subsequently exercised these extension options and the facility will mature on April 7, 2026. On December 19, 2025, we have prepaid the outstanding balance in full and terminated the facility.

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***$161.1 million sustainability-linked senior secured credit facility***

On June 21, 2022, we entered into a $161.1 million senior secured amortizing term loan facility to finance the acquisition of the 50% ownership in the FSO joint ventures. At the same time we repaid the existing facilities for the FSO joint venture companies which were maturing in July 2022 and September 2022. On September 2, 2024, we amended and restated the facility to reflect an increased commitment at that time of $45.0 million. The facility carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 2.15% with a margin adjustment of plus or minus 10 bps. The facility is linked to our sustainability performance. The commercial terms include a reduction of the interest rate when we achieves targets in relation to two sustainability KPI's. The facility has a duration of 7.75 years with maturity on March 30, 2030. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $123.6 million and $148.7 million respectively.

***$950.0 million senior secured credit facility***

On November 7, 2023, we entered into a $1,290.0 million secured loan facility with a syndicate of banks. This facility initially comprised of a $725.0 million revolving credit facility, a transition term loan facility of up to $375.0 and a newbuild term loan facility of up to $190.0 million. On June 30, 2024, the facility was amended and restated to reflect an increased commitment at that time of $173.4 million and to incorporate the newbuild term loan facility in the revolving credit facility. On September 30, 2024, we repaid the transition term loan facility in full as we refinanced vessels under this tranche by the $182.5 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility. On December 19, 2025, the facility was amended and restated to reflect an increased commitment at that time of $128.4 million. This facility bears interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.30% - 2.90% per annum. The margin is reset every quarter depending on the Net Debt to Total Capitalization. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balances on this facility were $735.0 million and $750.0 million, respectively.

***$129.8 million senior secured credit facility***

On July 22, 2024, we entered into a $129.8 million ECA covered senior secured amortizing loan facility to finance two newbuilding Suezmax vessels that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility carries an interest rate of SOFR plus a margin of 1.28% to 1.73% and has a duration of 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessel. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $26.0 million and $26.0 million respectively.

***$182.5 million senior secured credit facility***

On September 27, 2024, we entered into a $182.5 million senior secured amortizing facility comprising a revolving credit facility of up to $72.5 million to refinance the transition term loan facility under the $1,290.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility. This facility bears interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.20% - 2.80% per annum. The margin is reset every quarter depending on the Loan-To-Value ratio. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $45.0 million and $167.3 million.

***$41.8 million senior secured credit facility***

On November 20, 2024, we entered into a $41.8 million senior secured amortizing loan facility to finance one newbuilding Newcastlemax vessel. The facility carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 2.00%. The facility has a duration of eight years as from delivery of the vessel with maturity on September 26, 2033 . As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $41.1 million and $0.0 million respectively.

***€151.2 million senior secured credit facility***

On October 9, 2023, we entered into a credit facility of €100.1 million ($103.9 million) for the financing of two CSOVs currently under construction that also features a predelivery finance component and an upsize term loan facility. The facility was guaranteed with an Atradius insurance cover. The facility has a term of 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessels and carries an interest of Euribor plus a margin of 1.00%. We concluded the upsize facility of €51.1 million ($53.1 million) on November 28, 2024, and it covers the financing of another CSOV. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $121.8 million and $86.9 million respectively was outstanding under this facility.

***€154.7 million sustainability-linked senior secured credit facility***

On August 3, 2023, we entered into a credit facility of €50.1 million ($52.1 million) for the financing of the first CSOV currently under construction that also features a predelivery finance component and an upsize term loan facility. The facility was guaranteed with an Atradius insurance cover. The facility has a term of 12 years as from delivery of the vessel and carries an interest of Euribor plus a margin of 0.90%. We concluded the upsize facility of €104.6 million ($108.7 million)

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on September 30, 2024, and covers the financing of two other CSOVs. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $91.4 million and $34.3 million respectively was outstanding under this facility.

***$152.0 million senior secured credit facility***

On February 2, 2022, we entered into a credit facility of $152.0 million for the financing of initially four 6000 TEU container vessels that also features a predelivery finance component. Following the sale of two of these 6000 TEU container vessels, the facility has been reduced to $76.0 million. The facility is guaranteed with a Sinosure insurance cover. The facility has a term of 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 2.06%. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $67.4 million and $72.5 million respectively.

***$280.0 million senior secured credit facility***

On September 26, 2022, we entered into a credit facility of $280 million for the financing of initially two 6000 TEU container vessels, four Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels and one chemical tanker that also features a predelivery finance component. Following the cancellation of the newbuild contracts on the 6000 TEU container vessels, the facility has been reduced to $201.4 million. The facility is guaranteed with a Sinosure insurance cover. The facility has a term of 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 2.06%. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $175.9 million and $189.2 million respectively.

***$224.0 million senior secured credit facility***

On May 8, 2024, we entered into a credit facility of $224.0 million for the financing five Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility is guaranteed with a Sinosure insurance cover. The facility has a term of 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 2.06%. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , the outstanding balance under this facility was $162.8 million and $115.7 million respectively.

***€77.9 million senior secured credit facility***

On June 23, 2021, we entered into a revolving credit facility of €77.9 million ($81.0 million) of which €20.0 million ($20.8 million) for newbuildings. The facility has a term of six years and bears an interest of Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") plus a margin of 3.25%. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $47.0 million and $43.9 million respectively .

***€1.25 million unsecured credit line facility***

On March 2, 2023, we entered into an €1.25 million ($1.3 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. The facility has no pre-determined maturity but can be terminated upon providing a 30-day notice. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $1.5 million and $1.3 million respectively.

***€1.25 million unsecured credit line facility***

On May 16, 2023, we entered into an €1.25 million ($1.3 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. The facility has no pre-determined maturity but can be terminated upon providing a 30-day notice. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $1.5 million and $1.3 million respectively.

***€8.8 million senior secured credit facility***

On March 10, 2022, we entered into a €8.8 million ($9.1 million) senior secured amortizing term loan facility to finance the acquisition of the Hydrotug. The facility carries a rate of Euribor plus a margin of 1.10%. The facility has a duration of 10 years as from delivery of the vessel. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $8.3 million and $8.2 million respectively.

***$26.3 million senior secured credit facility***

On February 4, 2025, we successfully concluded a pre- and post-delivery multicurrency revolving facility on a 1,400 TEU newbuild container vessel for a total commitment of $26.3 million. The facility has a tenor of 7 years, and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 3.75% or EURIBOR plus a margin of 3.55% during the pre-delivery period. Upon delivery of the vessel, the margin will be adjusted to 2.00 - 2.30% for USD Advance, or 1.80% - 2.10% for Euro Advance with the delivery of the Green Financing Framework and the Green Certification. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $2.0 million.

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***$1.4 billion bridge facilities***

On March 4, 2025, we entered into a $1.4 billion bridge facilities agreement with a syndicate of banks in view of the acquisition of shares in Golden Ocean. The bridge facilities agreement has an initial term of 9 months with the possibility to extend its term twice with an additional six months. The facilities carry a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 3.00 - 5.50% per annum. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $122.5 million.

***$392.7 million senior secured credit facility***

On April 7, 2025, we entered into a credit facility of $392.7 million for the financing of five VLCC newbuildings that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility is guaranteed with a Sinosure insurance cover. The facility has a term of 2 years before delivery and 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.75%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $168.9 million.

***$2 billion senior secured credit facility***

On May 8, 2025, we entered into term and revolving facilities of $2 billion, comprising of a term loan facility of up to $1,250 million for the refinancing of the existing facilities in respect of the vessels of former Golden Ocean, and a revolving credit facility of up to $750 million for general corporate and working capital purposes. We concluded the facilities with a syndicate of banks. The facility has a term of 5 years and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 2.10 - 2.75%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $1,194.7 million.

***$105.1 million senior secured credit facility***

On June 27, 2025, we entered into a revolving credit facility of $90 million. On September 19, 2025, the facility was amended and restated to reflect an increased commitment at that time of $15.1 million. The facility has a term of 2 years and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $74.1 million.

***$57.5 million senior secured credit facility***

On September 23, 2025, the Group entered into a credit facility of $57.5 million for the financing of one Newcastlemax newbuilding that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility has a term of up to 2 years before delivery and 8 years as from delivery of the vessel and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $20.1 million.

***$68 million senior secured credit facility***

On December 5, 2025, the Group entered into a credit facility of $68 million for the financing of two Bitumen tanker newbuilding that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility has a term of up to 2 years before delivery and 12 years as from delivery of the vessel and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, there is no outstanding balance under this facility.

***€150.0 million unsecured credit line facility***

On December 19, 2025, we entered into an €150 million ($176.25 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. We concluded this facility with a range of commercial banks and the support of Gigarant. The facility contains a clause governing the negotiation of Sustainability Terms Supplement within 12 months after signing the facility. The facility has a term of 3 years and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, there is no outstanding balance under this facility.

***$200.0 million senior unsecured bond***

On September 2, 2021, we successfully placed $200 million senior unsecured bonds. The bonds, issued by Euronav Luxembourg and guaranteed by CMB.TECH NV, mature in September 2026 and carry a coupon of 6.25%. The bonds are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. We amortized the related transaction costs of $3.3 million over the lifetime of the instrument using the effective interest rate method. We used the net proceeds from the bond issue for general corporate purposes and/or refinancing of a previous $200 million bond.

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On June 6, 2017, we entered into an agreement ("Dealer Agreement"), with BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV to act as arranger and dealer for a Treasury Notes Program with a maximum outstanding amount of €50.0 million. On October 1, 2018 and December 11, 2024, we amended the agreement to (i) increase the maximum outstanding amount to €150.0 million, (ii) appoint KBC as additional dealer for the program and (iii) update the information memorandum. Pursuant to the terms of the Dealer Agreement, we may issue the treasury notes to the dealer from time to time upon such terms and such prices as we and the dealer agree. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balances under this program was $43.1 million (€60.2 million) and $63.0 million (€79.1 million), respectively. The Treasury Notes are issued on an as needed basis with different durations not exceeding one year, and initial pricing is set to 60 basis points over EURIBOR.

**Other borrowings**

Other borrowings include amongst others bareboat leases entered into after January 1, 2019. A bareboat charter is by its nature a financing instrument, most of the characteristics of a bareboat charter are identical to a classic ship finance agreement. We consider these transactions for all intents and purposes to be financing arrangements.

***$153.8 million leasing facility - Cedar & Cypres***

On December 4, 2023, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the Suezmax Cypres. The vessel was sold and leased back under a 14-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $13,590 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 435 basis points, which can be reduced by the sustainability saving. The sustainability saving is a CII score of A or B which will lead to a margin reduction of 10 basis points. In accordance with IFRS, we did not account for this transaction for as a sale but CMB.TECH as seller-lessee will continue to recognize the transferred asset and recognized a financial liability equal to the net transfer proceed of $76.9 million. As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $67.4 million and $72.0 million respectively. At the end of the bareboat contract, we have a purchase obligation of $7.4 million. The lessee may, as from the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

On December 4, 2023, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the Suezmax Cedar. We sold the vessel and leased back the vessel under a 14-year bareboat contract. We delivered the vessel to her new owner on January 10, 2024. Terms and conditions are similar to the agreement for the Suezmax Cypres. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $67.8 million and $72.3 million respectively. At the end of the bareboat contract, we have a purchase obligation of $7.39 million. The lessee may, as from the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$41.4 million leasing facility - CMA CGM Etosha***

On November 18, 2022, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the 6000 TEU container vessel CMA CGM Etosha. We sold and leased back the vessel under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element varying between $11,175, $10,925, $10,675, $10,375 and $10,125 per day. In accordance with IFRS, we dit not account for this transaction as a sale, but CMB.TECH Netherlands BV as seller-lessee will continue to recognize the transferred asset, and recognized a financial liability equal to the net transfer proceed of $41.4 million. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $39.36 million and $40.8 million respectively. At the end of the bareboat contract, the owners have an owner's sales option at $4.0 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the third anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$45.0 million leasing facility - CMA CGM Zingaro***

On November 30, 2023, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the 6000 TEU container vessel CMA CGM Zingaro. We will sell and lease back the vessel under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $9,150 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 200 basis points. In accordance with IFRS, we will not account for this transaction as a sale, but CMB.TECH Netherlands BV as seller-lessee will continue to recognize the transferred asset, and recognized a financial liability equal to the net transfer proceed of $45.0 million. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $41.0 million and $42.9 million respectively. At the end of the bareboat contract, the owners have an owner's sales option at $4.0 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the third anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$40.0 million leasing facility - Bochem Santos***

On July 22, 2024, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tanker Bochem Santos. We will sell and lease back this vessel under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element

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of $6,088.28 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 200 basis points. In addition, this agreement also features a predelivery finance component where installments 2, 3 and 4 will be fully financed. In accordance with IFRS, we will not account for this transaction as a sale, but CMB.TECH Netherlands BV as seller-lessee will continue to recognize the transferred asset, and recognized a financial liability equal to the net transfer proceed of $40.0 million. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $39.5 million and $4.3 million respectively. At the end of the bareboat contract, the owners have an owner's sales option at $7.1 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the second anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$40.0 million leasing facility - Bochem Callao***

On October 29, 2024, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tanker Bochem Callao. We will sell and lease back this vessel under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $6,243.29 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 200 basis points. In addition, this agreement also features a predelivery finance component where installments 2, 3 and 4 will be fully financed. In accordance with IFRS, we will not account for this transaction as a sale but CMB.TECH Netherlands BV as seller-lessee will continue to recognize the transferred asset, and recognized a financial liability equal to the net transfer proceed of $40.0 million. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $40.0 million and $4.3 million respectively. At the end of the bareboat contract, the owners have an owner's sales option at $7.1 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the second anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$594.9 million leasing facility***

On December 5, 2022, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the financing of 10 (of which five have been cancelled) Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels to be built at Beihai Shipyard. We will sell and lease back these vessels under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to $9,018 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 421 basis points. Amounts drawn during the construction period carry an interest of 8% during the first year and 7% during the second year. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $275.0 million and $76.8 million respectively. CMB.TECH Netherlands BV may, at any time on and after the fourth anniversary, notify the owners of charterers' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$118.8 million leasing facility***

On May 26, 2023, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the financing of two (of which one has been cancelled) Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels to be built at Beihai Shipyard. We will sell and lease back the vessels under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to $9,018 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 421 basis points. Amounts drawn during the construction period carry an interest of 9%. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $111.7 million and $12.8 million respectively. The lessee may, at any time on and after the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$115.2 million leasing facility***

On May 26, 2023, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the financing of two Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels to be build at Beihai Shipyard with Ocean Yield (OCY). We will sell and lease back these vessels under a 15-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to $9,299 per day per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 421 basis points. Amounts drawn during the construction period carry an interest of 9%. On November 20, 2024, we refinanced one Newcastle under $41.8 million senior secured credit facility. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $55.8 million and $117.2 million respectively. The lessee may, at any time on and after the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterer's intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$156.4 million leasing facility***

On October 13, 2022, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for five 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers. We sold and leased back these vessels under a 10-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $131,666.67 per month per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 300 basis points. In addition, this agreement also features a predelivery finance component where the third and fourth installment were financed. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $115.4 million and $150.2 million respectively. The lessee may, at any time on and after the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterer's intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

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***$99.9 million leasing facility***

On December 14, 2022, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for two Newcastlemax vessels. We sold and leased back these vessels under a 10-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $224,983.33 per month per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 280 basis points. In addition, this agreement also features a predelivery finance component where installments 3, 4 and 5 were fully financed. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $0.0 million and $97.8 million respectively. The lessee may, at any time on and after the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterer's intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$96.4 million leasing facility***

On December 19, 2023, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for two newbuild 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax vessels. We will sell and lease back these vessels under a 10-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $326,966.67 per month per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 250 basis points. In addition, this agreement also features a predelivery finance component for the pre-delivery installments. On March 4, 2025, we concluded an upsize of $24 million for the ammonia fitting of the vessels. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding amount was $37.4 million and $6.4 million respectively. The lessee may, at any time on and after the third anniversary, notify the owners the charterer's intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$102.4 million leasing facility***

On February 2, 2024, we entered into a credit facility of $102.4 million for the financing of two newbuild Newcastlemax vessels that also feature a predelivery finance component. The facility has a term of 10 years from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 2.45%. On June 4, 2025, we concluded an upsize of $24 million for the ammonia fitting of the vessels. As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under this facility was $44.6 million and $6.4 million respectively. The lessee may, at any time on and after the third anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$354.6 million leasing facility***

On December 10, 2025, we entered into a credit facility of $354.6 million for the financing of five existing Newcastlemax vessels to restructure the existing $99.9 million leasing facility and to refinance part of the $2 billion credit facility. We concluded the facility. We sold and leased back these vessels under a 10-year bareboat contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $345,000 to $403,935 per month per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 195 basis points. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $354.6 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the third anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$196 million leasing facility***

On December 15, 2025, we entered into a credit facility of $196 million for the financing of four existing Newcastlemax vessels to refinance part of the $2 billion credit facility. We concluded the facility. The facility has a term of 10 years from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.70 %. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $196.0 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the first anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$451.2 million leasing facility***

On December 12, 2025, we entered into a credit facility of $451.2 million for the financing of four existing Newcastlemax and five existing Capesize vessels to refinance part of the $2 billion credit facility. The facility has a term of 10 years from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.70%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $448.4 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the first anniversary, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

***$186.8 million leasing facility***

On November 28, 2025, we entered into a credit facility of $186.8 million for the financing of four existing Newcastlemax vessels to refinance part of the $2 billion credit facility. We sold and leased back these vessels under a 10-year bareboat

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contract at a rate equal to an amortization element of $753,024.19 per quarter per vessel and an interest element based on CME Term SOFR plus 185 basis points. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $186.8 million. The lessee may, at any time on and after the date of facility, notify the owners the charterer' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

**Security**

Our secured indebtedness is generally secured by:

–a first priority mortgage in all collateral vessels;

–a general pledge of earnings generated by the vessels under mortgage for the specific facility; and

–a parent guarantee when the indebtedness is not taken at the level of the parent.

Our secured indebtedness is secured by a CMB.TECH NV guarantee when the indebtedness is not taken at the level of the parent. This is applicable for the following facilities, as of December 31, 2025:

–$161.1 million Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$41.8 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–€151.2 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–€154.7 million Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Credit Facility

–€77.9 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$152.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$280.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$224.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$26.3 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$2 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$105.1 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$57.5 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$68 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

–$153.8 million Leasing Facility – Cedar & Cypres

–$41.4 million Leasing Facility – CMA CGM Etosha

–$45.0 million Leasing Facility – CMA CGM Zingaro

–$40.0 million Leasing Facility – Bochem Santos

–$40.0 million Leasing Facility – Bochem Callao

–$594.9 million Leasing Facility

–$118.8 million Leasing Facility

–$115.2 million Leasing Facility

–$156.4 million Leasing Facility

–$99.9 million Leasing Facility

–$96.4 million Leasing Facility

–$354.6 million Leasing Facility

–$196.0 million Leasing Facility

–$102.4 million Leasing Facility

–$451.2 million Leasing Facility

–$186.8 million Leasing Facility

–€1.6 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 54 (BRED)

–€1.6 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 54 (CIC)

–€3.5 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 56

–€2.8 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 59 (BPI)

–€2.8 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 59 (CIC)

**Loan covenants**

Our debt agreements discussed above generally contain financial covenants, which require us to maintain, among other things:

–an amount of current assets that, on a consolidated basis, exceeds our current liabilities. Current assets may include undrawn amount of any committed revolving credit facilities and credit lines having a maturity of more than one year;

–an aggregate amount of cash, cash equivalents and available aggregate undrawn amounts of any committed loan of at least $50.0 million or 5% of our total indebtedness (excluding guarantees), depending on the applicable loan facility, whichever is greater;

–an aggregate cash balance of at least $30.0 million;

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–a ratio of stockholders' equity to total assets of at least 30%;

–a ratio of adjusted stockholders' equity to adjusted total assets of at least 25% until December 31, 2025, of at least 27.5% from Jan 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, of at least 30% any time thereafter ; and

–a minimum asset coverage ratio.

We are currently in compliance with all financial covenants under our debt instruments.

We monitor compliance with these covenants continually and consider the risk of default to be low based on current projections and the availability of timely mitigating actions. In the event of a covenant breach, many of our financing agreements also provide grace or remedy periods during which we may take corrective actions to restore compliance. Such corrective actions may include, but are not limited to:

–posting additional collateral;

–partial repaying outstanding debt to reduce leverage;

–infusing equity capital;

–negotiating amendments or temporary waivers with lenders and

–implementing other measures that would positively influence the ratio.

In addition to the measures described above, the Company has taken the strategic and structural steps to enhance its covenant flexibility and financial resilience. In March and April 2025, the Company acquired approximately 49% of the outstanding common shares of Golden Ocean, thereby consolidating its operational and asset base.

Furthermore, in order to finance the acquisition, the Company entered into a new bridge facilities agreement totaling $1.4 billion, which introduces financial covenants based on adjusted asset values rather than book values, providing a more industry-aligned measure of leverage and capital adequacy. The Company is also actively engaged in bringing its existing covenant framework in line with industry practice, particularly with respect to the use of adjusted book values and fair value-based metrics. These actions form part of the Company's ongoing effort to ensure that its capital structure and covenant framework remains aligned with the volatile and asset-sensitive market environment.

Failure to take such actions to resolve a breach within the specified cure period or secure a waiver, however, may result in an event of default, potentially leading to debt acceleration, enforcement of security interests, or cross-defaults in other loan agreements or instruments. Consequently, we maintain a forward-looking liquidity forecast, conduct regular stress testing, and closely monitors covenant headroom. Additionally, we actively engage with key financing partners to ensure flexibility in the event of unexpected changes in circumstances.

In connection to the senior secured FSO loan of $161.1 million, the facility contains a specific covenant whereby each borrower need to ensure that its financial position shall at all times during the security period be such that the debt service cover ratio in respect of it shall be equal or higher than 1.1 times.

The bank loan of Windcat is subject to following covenant: cash and cash equivalents are not less than €45.000 multiplied by the number of CTVs owned.

During the year, the facilities under which CMB was still acting as a guarantor were amended and restated, such that CMB is no longer acting as a guarantor.

Additionally, most of these financing agreements also include a loan to value test covenant.

All existing financing arrangements, including the bonds, contain a change of control clause, which is triggered if a shareholder would acquire more than 50% of the shares or voting rights in CMB.TECH NV.

Our credit facilities discussed above also contain restrictions and undertakings which may limit our and our subsidiaries' ability to, among other things:

–effect changes in management of our vessels;

–transfer or sell or otherwise dispose of all or a substantial portion of our assets;

–declare and pay dividends; and

–incur additional indebtedness.

A violation of any of our financial covenants or operating restrictions contained in our credit facilities may constitute an event of default under our credit facilities, which, unless cured within the grace period set forth under the applicable credit facility, if applicable, or waived or modified by our lenders, provides our lenders with the right to, among other things, require us to post additional collateral, enhance our equity and liquidity, increase our interest payments, pay down our

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indebtedness to a level where we are in compliance with our loan covenants, sell vessels in our fleet, reclassify our indebtedness as current liabilities and accelerate our indebtedness and foreclose their liens on our vessels and the other assets securing the credit facilities, which would impair our ability to continue to conduct our business.

Furthermore, certain of our credit facilities contain a cross-default provision that may be triggered by a default under one of our other credit facilities. A cross-default provision means that a default on one loan would result in a default on certain other loans. Because of the presence of cross-default provisions in certain of our credit facilities, the refusal of any one lender under our credit facilities to grant or extend a waiver could result in some of our indebtedness being accelerated, even if our other lenders under our credit facilities have waived covenant defaults under the respective credit facilities. If our secured indebtedness is accelerated in full or in part, it would be very difficult in the current financing environment for us to refinance our debt or obtain additional financing and we could lose our vessels and other assets securing our credit facilities if our lenders foreclose their liens, which would adversely affect our ability to conduct our business.

Moreover, in connection with any waivers of or amendments to our credit facilities that we may obtain, our lenders may impose additional operating and financial restrictions on us or modify the terms of our existing credit facilities. These restrictions may further restrict our ability to, among other things, pay dividends, make capital expenditures or incur additional indebtedness, including through the issuance of guarantees. In addition, our lenders may require the payment of additional fees, require prepayment of a portion of our indebtedness to them, accelerate the amortization schedule for our indebtedness and increase the interest rates they charge us on our outstanding indebtedness.

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in our debt agreements.

**Guarantees**

Not applicable.

**Recent Developments**

In January 2026, the Company invested in the Chinese ammonia supply chain. CMB.TECH has signed an off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy in Jilin Province and owns a minority share in privately owned Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co. Ltd., one of China's largest ammonia supply chain companies.

On January 7, 2026, the Company announced that it has sold eight vessels, generating a gain of approximately $269.2 million in total. The Company sold six VLCCs: Daishan (2007 - 306,005 dwt), Hirado (2011 - 302,550 dwt), Hojo (2013 - 302,965 dwt), Dia (2015 - 299,999 dwt), Antigone (2015 - 299,421 dwt), and Aegean (2016 - 299,999 dwt) and two Capesize vessels: Golden Magnum (2009 - 179,790 dwt), and Belgravia (2009 - 169,390 dwt). The vessels have been delivered to their new owners in the first quarter of 2026.

On January 12, 2026, the Company announced the VLCC Eburones (2026 - 319,000 dwt) has been delivered.

On January 13, 2026, the Company took delivery of the chemical tanker Bochem Callao (2026, 25,000 dwt).

On January 16, 2026, the Company increased its ownership in the entity Cleanergy Solutions Namibia to 100%.

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced it has sold two VLCCs: Ingrid (2012 - 314,000 dwt) and Ilma (2012 - 314,000 dwt). The sale will generate a gain of approximately $98.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, based on the net sales price and book values. The vessels will be delivered to their new owner in the second quarter of 2026.

On February 24, 2026, the Company declared an interim dividend of $0.16 per share, which is expected to be paid on or about April 27, 2026.

On February 26, 2026, the Company announced that Mr. Benoit Timmermans has decided to resign as member of the Management Board of CMB.TECH with effect as of May 1, 2026. Mr. Benoit Timmermans joined the Management Board of CMB.TECH as Chief Strategy Officer and has assisted the company in the transition from a pure-play crude oil tanker player to a large and diversified maritime group. For the time being, Mr. Timmermans will not be replaced. His responsibilities will be taken over by the current members of the Management Board.

On February 26, 2026, the Company announced CMB.TECH has sold its share in the Tankers International (TI) Pool to International Seaways (INSW), closed on January 27, 2026.

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On March 23, 2026, the Company announced the VLCC Menapii (2026 - 319,000 dwt) has been delivered.

On March 26, 2026, the Company sold the Suezmax Sienna (2007 - 150,205 dwt) for a net sale price of $41.9 million. The sale will generate a gain of $29.2 million and is expected to be recognized upon delivery in the second quarter of 2026.

During March 2026, the outbreak of war in the Middle East between Iran and the U.S. and Israel, and related disruption of shipping in the Persian Gulf and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has resulted in a sharp increase in oil prices and concerns that the supply of crude oil, petroleum products and LNG may be significantly constrained for some period of time. The extent to which this will impact the Company's future results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Accordingly, an estimate of the impact cannot be made at this time.

On April 8, 2026, the Company took delivery of the Suezmax Cap Grace (2026 - 156,790 dwt).

**C. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development, patents and licenses**

No formalized research and development policies are in place within the various CMB.TECH divisions. The research and development is taken place in *ad hoc* collaborations and activities.

In the CMB.TECH Marine Division and CMB.TECH Industry Division, subsidiaries of CMB.TECH collaborate with a wide range of OEMs to develop its engines and applications. Such R&D activities are undertaken in a joint venture structure or following a collaboration agreement (Please see "ITEM 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—II. CMB.TECH Industry Division, Partnerships" for further information in this regard).

**Patents:** 

Together with MAN Truck and Bus SE, we filed two joint patent applications for an internal combustion engine and a dual fuel internal combustion engine on March 29, 2023 with the German Patent office.

**D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trend information [1]**

The supply and demand patterns for ships continue to have the biggest impact on revenues.

The rate at which a change in demand impacts the demand for vessels depends not only on the nominal change in commodity demand (ton) but also on how the commodity is traded (ton-mile). Demand for dry bulk trade in billion tonne-miles for 2026: 33,972 (+1.8%). Demand for crude oil tankers for 2026 in tonne-miles: 10,830 (+0.6%). Demand for container trade in bn TEU-miles for 2026: 1,230.4 (-1.1%). Demand for chemicals trade for 2026 in tonne-miles: 1,662 (+0.8%).

The supply of vessels is influenced by the number of vessels delivered to the fleet, the number of vessels removed from the fleet (through recycling or conversion) and the number of vessels tied up in alternative employment such as storage. The supply is furthermore affected by the average sailing speed (cfr. environmental regulation), port congestions, and adverse weather conditions. Supply dry bulk fleet in million dwt for 2026: 1,102.9 (+3.4%). Supply crude tanker fleet million dwt for 2026: 479.8 (+2.9%). Supply container fleet in million TEU for 2026: 34.5 (+4.4%). Supply chemical tanker fleet million dwt for 2026: 48.4 (9.7%).

Our revenues are also affected by our strategy to employ certain of our vessels on time charters, which have a fixed income for a pre-set period of time as opposed to trading ships in the spot market where vessel earnings are heavily impacted by the supply and demand balance. Our management team continuously evaluates the value of both strategies and makes informed decisions on the chartering mix based on anticipated earnings, and through this process we aim to always maximize each vessel's return. In addition, our revenues are influenced by our sales and purchase decisions, which can affect both fleet composition and overall income generation.

We believe that in view of our strong funding and liquidity structure, as supported by a proven management team, strict capital discipline and our discretionary dividend distribution policy, we are well positioned to whether the volatility of the sector. Please see "Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Industry and Market Conditions.

*[1] Own data analysis basis Clarksons SIN*

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**E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Critical accounting estimates**

Please see "Item 5. Use of judgments and estimates" in Note 1 - Material accounting policies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 2025.

**ITEM 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES**

**A.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Directors and senior management**

Set forth below are the names, ages, positions and the nature of any family relationships between any of the persons named below of the members of our Supervisory Board or the Supervisory Board Members, and of our Management Board, or the Management Board Members as of the date of this annual report. Our Supervisory Board is elected annually on a staggered basis, and each member holds office for a term of maximum four years, until his or her term expires or until his or her death, resignation, removal or the earlier termination of his or her term of office. All members of the Supervisory Board whose term expires are eligible for re-election. Officers are appointed from time to time by our Supervisory Board and hold office until a successor is appointed or their engagement is terminated. The business address of each of our Supervisory Board Members and Management Board Members listed below is CMB.TECH NV, De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium.

**Supervisory Board members**

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| **Name** | **Age** | **Position** | **Date of Expiry of Current Term** |
| Patrick De Brabandere | 67 | Chairman - Non-Independent Director\* | Annual General Meeting 2026 |
| Patrick Molis | 68 | Independent Director | Annual General Meeting 2026 |
| Catharina Scheers | 58 | Independent Director | Annual General Meeting 2026 |
| Bjarte Bøe | 69 | Non-Independent Director\* | Annual General Meeting 2026 |
| Gudrun Janssens | 49 | Independent Director | Annual General Meeting 2026 |
| Carl Steen | 75 | Independent Director | Annual General Meeting 2026 |

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\*Non-Independent Director according to Belgian standards (not NYSE standards). Please see "Board Practices" below for more information.

**Patrick De Brabandere - Chairman - Non-Independent Member**

Mr. Patrick De Brabandere serves on the Supervisory Board since the SGM of March 23, 2023 as a non-independent member. He is the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee. Patrick De Brabandere holds a degree in Applied Economic Sciences from UCL Louvain-la Neuve. He started his career at the audit firm Arthur Andersen. In 1987, he joined Almabo, the former holding company of the Saverys family, as Project Controller. He became CFO of CMB NV in 1998 and was appointed director of CMB NV in 2002. In 2003, following the partial demerger of Exmar NV from CMB NV, he became director and CFO of Exmar NV, then COO. In 2020 he became CFO of Exmar NV again until June 2022. He currently is a director of CMB NV.

**Patrick Molis - Independent Member**

Mr. Patrick Molis serves on the Supervisory Board since the SGM of November 21, 2023. He graduated from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris and holds a Master's degree in law from Paris X Nanterre. He started his career as a Magistrate at the Cour des Comptes after joining the National School of Administration. Mr. Patrick Molis was General Manager of Union Normande Investissement (1989-1992), CFO of Worms & Cie Group (1994-1997), General Manager of Compagnie Nationale de Navigation (1995- 1998), Chairman of the Board of Compagnie du Ponant (2012-2015) and Chairman and CEO of Héli-Union (2013-2022). He is currently Chairman of Compagnie Nationale de Navigation (since 1998) and director of Sabena Technics and serves on the board of Golden Ocean. He has previously served as member of the Board of Directors of Euronav Luxembourg (1995-2001), Euronav NV (2004-2010), Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (1995-2017), Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation (2008- 2022) and of the Conseil d'orientation du Domaine national de Chambord (2007-2017). Mr. Patrick Molis has been awarded the titles of Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Order of Merit.

**Catharina Scheers - Independent Member**

Mrs. Catharina Scheers serves on the Supervisory Board since the SGM of November 21, 2023. She holds a Master's degree in Communication and Media from KU Leuven and a Bachelor's degree in Political and Social Science from the University of Antwerp. She started her career with Fast Lines in 1993. She is the owner and managing director of Fast Lines Belgium and has been appointed Chair of the company since 2003. She is currently also a member of the board of directors of BSF

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(Belgian Shipping Federation), a member of the board of BRABO and a member of WISTA (Women's International Shipping and Trading Association). In 2021, Mrs. Catharina Scheers received the ESPA "Maritime Figure of the Year" award.

**Bjarte Bøe - Non-Independent Member**

Mr. Bjarte Bøe serves on the Supervisory Board since the SGM of November 21, 2023. He graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) in 1983. He joined RS Platou and worked as a shipbroker in Houston and Oslo. In 1986 he joined Christiania Bank, later named Nordea, and worked in Oslo and London until 1995, when he joined SEB. He worked in various managerial positions, including head of Shipping Finance and head of Investment Banking in Oslo and Stockholm until 2019. He has served as a director of Seadrill, Hermitage Offshore and Agera Venture. He also sat on the board of CMB.TECH Enterprises (named CMB.TECH at the time) from April 2021 until February 2022. He is a serving board member of Eika Group (a Norwegian savings bank group) since April 2023. He is Chairman of Merkantilbygg (a Norwegian property company) since August 2024. He was Chairman of Ellos AB (a Swedish retail company) during the restructuring from July 2024 until October 2024. He is Chairman of Jøtul (a Norwegian wood stove producer) since January 2025 (under restructuring).

**Gudrun Janssens - Independent Member**

Mrs Gudrun Janssens serves on the Supervisory Board since August 27, 2025. She oversees BIMCO's EU-related marine environment, safety and technical affairs from the Brussels office. She has significant expertise in ship recycling. She studied Chemistry with a focus on environmental sciences and began her professional career at the Public Waste Agency of Flanders in 2000.

As a senior policy advisor and member of the Belgian delegation to the IMO, she was involved in shaping the Belgian policy on ship waste management and ship recycling for over 15 years. Mrs Gudrun also worked for the European Community of Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and the Royal Belgian Shipowners Associations as Head of Environmental and Technical Affairs, managing environmental and climate-related shipping issues at both European and international levels.

**Carl Steen - Independent Member**

Mr Steen serves on the Supervisory Board since September 25, 2025 and serves on our Remuneration Committee. He graduated in 1975 from ETH Zurich Switzerland with a M.Sc. in Industrial and Management Engineering. After working for a number of high profile companies in Norway, he moved to Luxembourg in 1983 and started his banking career in Christiania Bank Luxembourg. Mr Steen joined Nordea Bank from 2001 to February 2011 as head of the banks Shipping, Oil Services & International Division. Mr Steen has been director in various Norwegian and international companies within the shipping, offshore and banking sphere. From 2015-2022 he was Chairperson in Euronav NV.

He now serves as Chairperson in Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and holds directorship in Golar LNG Ltd and Himalaya Shipping Ltd.

**Management Board Members**

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| **Name** | **Age** | **Position** | **Date of Expiry of Current Term** |
| Alexander Saverys | 47 | Chief Executive Officer | Not applicable |
| Ludovic Saverys | 42 | Chief Financial Officer | Not applicable |
| Michael Saverys | 43 | Chief Chartering Officer | Not applicable |
| Maxime Van Eecke | 44 | Chief Commercial Officer | Not applicable |
| Benoit Timmermans | 64 | Chief Strategy Officer | Not applicable |

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**Alexander Saverys - Chief Executive Officer**

Alexander Saverys serves on the Management Board as Chief Executive Officer as of November 22, 2023. Alexander Saverys is also Chief Executive Officer of the CMB. He has a Master in Law degree from the University of Leuven and the Complutense University of Madrid, and holds an MBA from the Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft Berlin. He founded Delphis in 2004, a short sea container shipping company. He became director of CMB in 2006 and is Chief Executive Officer of CMB since September 2014. Alexander Saverys is the brother of Management Board Members Ludovic Saverys and Michael Saverys.

**Ludovic Saverys - Chief Financial Officer**

Ludovic Saverys joined the Company on the Management Board as Chief Financial Officer as of November 22, 2023. Ludovic Saverys is the Chief Financial Officer of CMB and the General Manager of Saverco NV. From 2001 till 2007 he followed several educational programs at universities in Leuven, Barcelona and London from which he graduated with M. Sc. Degrees in International Business and Finance. During the time he lived in New York, Mr. Saverys served as Chief Financial Officer of MiNeeds Inc. from 2011 until 2013 and as Chief Executive Officer of SURFACExchange LLC from

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2009 until 2013. He started his career as Managing Director of European Petroleum Exchange (EXP) in 2008. Ludovic Saverys is the brother of Management Board Members, Alexander Saverys and Michael Saverys.

**Michael Saverys - Chief Chartering Officer**

Michael Saverys joined the Company as Chief Chartering Officer on November 22, 2023. Michael Saverys is member of the Company's Management Board. He started his career as a grain trader for Noble Group in Singapore in 2005, in 2007 he joined Merrill Lynch in London as head of Freight Derivatives trading. In 2009 he joined CMB as Chartering Director of Bocimar International, member of the board and executive committee. In 2016 he co-founded Capesize Chartering limited with Starbulk, Golden Ocean and CTM, operating as pool manager of the biggest Capesize pool in the drybulk segment, a role he still serves today. Mr Saverys graduated from UBI Business School in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He is a board member of the International Polar Foundation. Michael Saverys is the brother of Management Board Members, Alexander Saverys and Ludovic Saverys.

**Maxime Van Eecke - Chief Commercial Officer**

Maxime Van Eecke joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer on November 22, 2023. He is a member of the Company's Management Board. He started his career as Legal Counsel for the CMB group of companies in 2005 and became Managing Director of Delphis, the container division of CMB, in 2014. In 2021 he was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of the CMB group of companies and has been serving as an executive Board Member of CMB since 2022. Maxime Van Eecke graduated as Master of Laws at the University of Ghent. He also holds a LLM in Commercial Trade and Maritime Law from the University of Southampton (UK).

**Benoit Timmermans - Chief Strategy Officer**

Benoit Timmermans joined the Company as Chief Strategy Officer on November 22, 2023. He graduated in law from the University of Louvain (Belgium) in 1983. He also holds an MBA degree from the University of Navarra, Barcelona. After two years of retail banking, he joined the Saverys group in 1989 and became Assistant Financial Manager after the take-over of CMB. He was CFO of the group's liner division SCL (1996), Managing Director of the French company SAGA (1997) , Managing Director of Cape International pool with Zodiac and was appointed Managing Director of Bocimar in 1998. Today he is the Chief Strategy Officer of the group and member of the Executive Committee. He is in charge of the Chemical division and zero carbon fuel procurement. He represents CMB in Northstandard PandI. He is an executive board member of CMB NV.

**B.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Compensation**

B.1. Compensation of the Supervisory Board Members

The compensation of our Supervisory Board is determined on the basis of four regular meetings of the full board per year. The actual amount of remuneration is determined by the Remuneration Committee and approved at the annual general meeting and is benchmarked periodically with Belgian listed companies and international peer companies.

The remuneration in 2025 of the members of the Supervisory Board is reflected in the table below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Name** | **Fixed fee** | **Attendance fee Board** | **Audit and Risk committee** | **Attendance fee Audit and Risk Committee** | **Remuneration Committee** | **Attendance fee Remuneration Committee** | **Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee** | **Attendance fee Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee** | **Sustain-ability committee** | **Attendance fee Sustain-ability Committee** | **Total** |
| Marc Saverys | €80,000 | €40,000 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | **€120,000** |
| Patrick De Brabandere | €93,333 | €40,000 | €40,000 | €20,000 | €3,333 | €5,000 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | **€201,666** |
| Julie De Nul | €45,000 | €40,000 | €0 | €0 | €3,750 | €5,000 | €5,000 | €20,000 | €0 | €0 | **€118,750** |
| Catharina Scheers | €60,000 | €40,000 | €20,000 | €20,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 | €0 | €0 | €7,500 | €5,000 | **€167,500** |
| Patrick Molis | €60,000 | €40,000 | €20,000 | €20,000 | €0 | €0 | €7,500 | €20,000 | €0 | €0 | **€167,500** |
| Bjarte Boe | €60,000 | €40,000 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €5,000 | €20,000 | €5,000 | €5,000 | **€135,000** |
| Gudrun Janssens | €30,000 | €30,000 | €0 | €0 | €2,500 | €5,000 | €1,250 | €5,000 | €0 | €0 | **€73,750** |
| Carl Steen | €15,000 | €20,000 | €0 | €0 | €1,375 | €5,000 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 | **€41,375** |
| **Total** | **€443,333** | **€290,000** | **€80,000** | **€60,000** | **€15,958** | **€30,000** | **€18,750** | **€65,000** | **€12,500** | **€10,000** | **€1,025,541** |

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B.2. Compensation of the Management Board Members

**Remuneration of Management Board Members for the reported financial year (2025)**

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| Name | Position | Fixed remuneration | Fixed remuneration | Fixed remuneration | One-year variable remuneration (1) | Extra ordinary items | Pension | Total Remuneration | Proportion of fixed remuneration | Proportion of variable remuneration |
|  |  | Base monthly Remuneration | Director Fees | Fringe benefits |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Alexander Saverys represented by Hof ter Polder BV | CEO | €20,833 | €0 | €0 | €62,499 |  |  | €312,495 | 80% | 20% |
| Ludovic Saverys represented by Succavest NV | CFO | €20,833 | €0 | €0 | €62,499 |  |  | €312,495 | 80% | 20% |
| Michael Saverys represented by Gemadi BV | Chief Chartering Officer | €20,833 | €0 | €0 | €62,499 |  |  | €312,495 | 80% | 20% |
| Maxime Van Eecke represented by Mavecom CommV | Chief Commercial Officer | €20,833 | €0 | €0 | €62,499 |  |  | €312,495 | 80% | 20% |
| Benoit Timmermans represented by Blacksquare BV | Chief Strategy Officer | €20,833 | €0 | €0 | €62,499 |  |  | €312,495 | 80% | 20% |

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(1) Discretionary bonus: 3 months Base monthly Remuneration.

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**C.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Board practices**

Effective as of February 20, 2020, the Company's governance structure was revised to adopt a two tier governance model. As of February 20, 2020, the body formerly known as the Board of Directors was converted into a Supervisory Board and the former Executive Committee ceased to exist and was replaced by the existing Management Board, in accordance with relevant provisions of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations. For the date of expiration of the current term of office of each member of our Supervisory Board, please see "Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees – A. Directors and Senior Management."

Our Supervisory Board currently consists of six members. The NYSE and Belgian law (Euronext Brussels) have different "independence" standards with respect to a company's directors. Under NYSE listing rules, our Supervisory Board has determined that each of Messrs. De Brabandere, Molis, Steen, Bøe and Mss. Janssens and Scheers is independent. Under Belgian law, our Supervisory Board has determined that each of Mr. Steen, Mr. Molis, Ms. Janssens and Ms. Scheers is independent.

Our Supervisory Board has established the following committees, and may, in the future, establish such other committees as it determines from time to time:

*Audit and Risk Committee*

Our Audit and Risk Committee consists of three members (all three members of whom are independent under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and NYSE rules): Mr. De Brabandere, as Chair, Ms. Scheers and Mr. Molis. Our Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for ensuring that we have an independent and effective internal and external audit system. Additionally, the Audit and Risk Committee advises the Supervisory Board in order to achieve its supervisory oversight and monitoring responsibilities with respect to financial reporting, internal controls and risk management. Our Supervisory Board has determined that Mr. De Brabandere qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" for purposes of SEC rules and regulations.

*Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee*

Our Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee consists of four members (all four members of whom are independent under NYSE rules): Mr. Molis, as Chair, Ms. Janssens, and Mr. Bøe. Our Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee is responsible for evaluating and making recommendations regarding the size, composition and independence of the Supervisory Board and the Management Board, including the recommendation of new Supervisory Board members and the appointment of new Management Board members.

*Remuneration Committee*

Our Remuneration Committee consists of three members (all three members of whom are independent under NYSE rules): Mr. Steen, as Chair, Ms. Janssens and Ms. Scheers. Our remuneration committee is responsible for assisting and advising the Supervisory Board on determining compensation of its members, members of the Management Board and other employees and administering our compensation programs.

*Sustainability Committee* 

Our Sustainability Committee consists of five members: Ms. Scheers, as Chair, Mr. Bøe, Mr Alexander Saverys, Mr. Ludovic Saverys and Mr. Timmermans. The Sustainability Committee is an advisory body to the Supervisory Board. The main role of the Sustainability Committee is to assist and advise the Supervisory Board in monitoring the performance as well as key risks and opportunities that the Company faces in relation to environmental, social and climate matters. In this respect the Sustainability Committee will oversee the Company's conduct and performance on ESG matters as well as its reporting thereon, in order to inform the Supervisory Board and make recommendations it deems appropriate on any area within its remit where action or improvement is needed.

**D.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Employees**

As of December 31, 2025, we employed approximately 326 onshore employees (2024: 252 and 2023: 216) based in our offices in Belgium, The Netherlands, France, U.K., Namibia, Greece, Hong Kong, Norway, Singapore, Japan and U.S. The fleet was manned by approximately 2,500 seagoing officers and crew (2024; 2,500 and 2023: 2,933).

Some of our employees are represented by collective bargaining agreements. As part of our obligations in some of these agreements, we are required to contribute certain amounts to retirement funds and pension plans and have restricted ability to dismiss certain employees.

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In addition, many of these represented individuals are working under agreements that are subject to salary negotiation. These negotiations could result in higher personnel costs, other increased costs or increased operating restrictions that could adversely affect our financial performance.

We consider our relationships with the various unions as satisfactory. As of the date of this annual report, there are no ongoing salary negotiations or material outstanding issues.

**E.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Share Ownership**

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares by our Supervisory Board Members and Management Board Members as of April 1, 2026.

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| **Director or Officer** | **Number** | **Percentage**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Alexander Saverys<sup>(2)</sup> | 178750858 | 56.57% |
| Ludovic Saverys<sup>(2)</sup> | 178750858 | 56.57% |
| Michael Saverys<sup>(2)</sup> | 178760758 | 56.57% |
| Maxime Van Eecke | 3935 | \* |
| Benoit Timmermans | 0.00 | \* |
| Debemar BV, represented by Patrick De Brabandere | 0 | \* |
| Compagnie Nationale de Navigation SAS, represented by Patrick Molis | 225000 | \* |
| Catharina Scheers | 0 | \* |
| Bjarte Bøe | 0 | \* |
| Gudrun Janssens | 200 | \* |
| Carl Steen | 15000 | \* |
| **Total** | 179004893 | 56.57% |

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The Ordinary percentage of shares beneficially owned by such director or executive officer does not exceed 1% of the outstanding CMB.TECH Ordinary shares

(1) Calculated based on 315,977,647 ordinary shares outstanding as of April 1, 2026 (of which we hold 25,807,878 ordinary shares in treasury).

(2) Represents shares owned by CMB and Saverco NV ("Saverco"). Based on the Schedule 13D/A filed on August 20, 2025. Saverco NV owns 100% of the outstanding shares of CMB and each of Alexander Saverys, Ludovic Saverys and Michael Saverys own approximately 33.33% of the issued shares of Saverco. Each of Michael Saverys' minor children holds 3,300 shares, which may therefore also be considered as beneficially owned by him.

We do not have any equity incentive plan or other employee incentive plan in place.

**F.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Disclosure of a Registrant's Action to Recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation.**

None.

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**ITEM 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**

**A.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Major shareholders**

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares of which we are aware as of April 1, 2025.

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| **Shareholder** | **Number** | **Percentage (1)** |
| CMB NV | 178726458 | 56.56% |
| Saverco NV | 24400 | 0.01% |
| CMB.TECH (treasury shares) | 25807878 | 8.17% |
| Other | 111418911 | 35.26% |

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(1)Calculated based on 315,977,647 ordinary shares outstanding as of April 1, 2025 (of which we hold 25,807,878 ordinary shares in treasury).

As of April 1, 2026, 88,297,075 of our outstanding ordinary shares were held in the U.S. by 35 holders of record on our U.S. Share Register, including Cede & Co., the nominee for the Depository Trust Company, which held 88,289,092 of those shares.

In accordance with a May 2, 2007 Belgian law relating to disclosure of major holdings in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market and containing miscellaneous provisions requiring investors in certain publicly-traded corporations whose investments reach the minimum disclosure threshold of 5% of the Company's issued voting share capital, shareholders are required to notify the Company and the FSMA of such change as soon as possible and in any event within four trading days. Further details can be found on the website of the FSMA: https://www.fsma.be/en/shareholding-structure-0. The information contained on this website does not form a part of this annual report.

To our knowledge, we are neither directly nor indirectly owned nor controlled by any other corporation than CMB NV, by any government or by any other natural or legal person severally or jointly. Pursuant to Belgian law and our organizational documents, to the extent that we may have major shareholders at any time, we may not give them different voting rights from any of our other shareholders.

As of the date of this report, to our knowledge, there are no arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of our Company.

**B.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Related party transactions**

See "Note 22 - Related parties." to our consolidated financial statements included herein for details of our related party transactions.

**Guarantees**

For a description of our guarantees, please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Guarantees" and our consolidated financial statements included herein.

**Properties**

Both CMB.TECH NV and Euronav Ship Management SAS (Antwerp Branch) lease office space in Antwerp from MCA Facilities NV, a 100% subsidiary of CMB, pursuant to a lease agreement dated September 1, 2021. This lease expires on September 30, 2026.

CMB.TECH Industry NV leases a warehouse in Antwerp from MCA Facilities NV, a 100% subsidiary of CMB, pursuant to a lease agreement dated July 1, 2023. This lease has no expiry date.

**Commercial agreements**

Not applicable.

**C.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Interests of experts and counsel**

Not applicable.

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**ITEM 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**A.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Consolidated statements and other financial information**

See "Item 18. Financial Statements."

**Legal Proceedings**

We are currently involved in three litigations. If applicable, the necessary provisions related to legal and arbitration proceedings are recorded in accordance with the accounting policy as described in Note 1.17.

The Group was involved in litigation with RMK Maritime ("RMK") relating to a claim for advisory services in connection with the Group's merger with Gener8 in 2016 and 2017. RMK sought damages of $13.0 million. On October 13, 2025, the Commercial Court in London fully dismissed RMK's claim against the Group. RMK did not appeal the judgment and, accordingly, the decision has become final. Following the ruling, the parties agreed on cost recovery, pursuant to which an amount of $1.1 million is payable by RMK to the Group in full and final settlement. Based on the outcome the proceedings, no provision has been recognized and no further exposure remains as at December 31, 2025.

The Group is first of all involved in litigation against FourWorld before the Belgian Courts. A writ of summons before the Enterprise Court of Antwerp on behalf of CMB NV was served by FourWorld on April 8, 2024. A similar summons was served on CMB.TECH NV on the same day. Following FourWorld's request to the defendants to produce additional documents, the court reset the initial procedural agenda. In accordance therewith, oral pleadings in court took place on 2 and 23 February focusing just on the admissibility of FourWorld's claim and its request for additional documents to be produced. In its judgment of 30 March 2026, the Enterprise Court of Antwerp rejected in full FourWorld's requests for production of documents and for the imposition of a preliminary measure prohibiting the destruction of information. The Court has dismissed some of the defendants' pleas of inadmissibility, while reserving its decision on the remaining admissibility issues and the merits of the case. The parties will now agree a new procedural calendar for the further handling of the remaining issues and the merits.

The claim of FourWorld in the Antwerp Enterprise Court runs more or less in parallel with FourWorld's earlier claim before the Markets Court in Brussels, namely the annulment of three decisions taken by the Company's general assembly: the sale of 24 tankers by Euronav to Frontline, the termination of the arbitration procedure between CMB.TECH NV and Frontline and the take-over of CMB.TECH Enterprises group by CMB.TECH NV. Damages are provisionally estimated at €1 pending a final budget. We estimate the merits of FourWorld's claim to be low and regard their claims as nuisance. This claim before the Antwerp Enterprise Court follows earlier complaints and applications filed by FourWorld against CMB NV before the United States District Court for the Southern District Court of New York and before the Markets Court of the Brussels Court of Appeal in Belgium. In March 2024, both courts rejected all of FourWorld's requests to suspend CMB NV's mandatory offer. Consequently, no further proceedings are pending in New York. Before the Markets Court in Brussels, the case on the merits was decided on September 6, 2024.

Secondly, FourWorld and other dissenting shareholders have commenced legal proceedings before the Court in Bermuda with respect to CMB.TECH's takeover of and merger with Golden Ocean. In August 2025, the shareholders of GOGL were asked to vote for a merger with CMB.TECH Bermuda Limited ("CMBT Bermuda") with the latter absorbing GOGL. The exchange ratio was 0.95 shares in CMBT Bermuda for every GOGL share. The merger was approved by the necessary majority and proceeded on August 20, 2025. Three former shareholders in GOGL who did not vote in favour of the merger ("the dissenting shareholders") have issued proceedings in Bermuda against CMBT Bermuda in which they claim (i) a declaration that they are entitled to be paid $14.49 per share for their shares in cash (the "cash claims") or alternatively (ii) appraisal by the Court of the fair value of their shares pursuant to Bermudan law (the "appraisal claims"). The Bermudan Court has ordered to first hear the cash claims, case managed together, and then the appraisal claims, case managed together. The hearings in the cash claims took place on 21 and 22 January 2026. The judgment on the cash claims is to be expected in the next months.

Lastly, the Group remains involved in litigation concerning the Oceania. A cash security of MYR 210 million ($51.7 million) was lodged with the High Court of Malaysia in January 2024 (see Note 11) pending resolution of the claim in conversion of the cargo brought by Black Swan in the Malaysian High Court. On May 7, 2025,the Group obtained an arbitration award in its favour in the London arbitration proceedings against Silk Straits, CMB.TECH's sub-contractors. The tribunal held that the cargo was deemed to be sanctioned, and therefore Silk Straits under the relevant storage agreement are to indemnify CMB.TECH and pay the Group's claim against Silk Straits of (currently) approximately $4 million, plus interest and costs. Lawyers are enforcing the London Award against Silk Straits in both UK and Malaysia. The conversion claim brought by Black Swan against CMB.TECH remains complex and pending before the Malaysian High Court, with hearings scheduled for July 2026 and a possibility for the Company to appeal which would bring the case well into 2027.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and external as well as internal advice from counsel, management is of the opinion that it is not more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle any obligation and that consequently no provision needs to be accounted for at the moment.

Furthermore, the Group is involved in a number of disputes in connection with its day-to-day activities, both as claimant and defendant. Such disputes and the associated expenses of legal representation are covered by insurance. Moreover, they are not of a magnitude that lies outside the ordinary, and their scope is not of such a nature that they could jeopardize the Group's financial position.

**Capital allocation policy and dividend policy**

Our Supervisory Board may from time to time, declare and pay cash distributions in accordance with our Coordinated Articles of Association and applicable Belgian law. The declaration and payment of distributions, if any, will always be subject to the approval of either our Supervisory Board (in the case of "interim dividends") or of the shareholders (in the case of "regular dividends" "intermediary dividends" or "repayment of share premium").

Our current dividend policy is a full discretionary dividend policy as the Supervisory Board believes this approach offers the required flexibility to manage the Company in light of its new strategy.

Our Supervisory Board will continue to assess the declaration and payment of distributions upon consideration of our financial results and earnings, restrictions in our debt agreements, market prospects, current capital expenditures, commitments, investment opportunities and the provisions of Belgian law affecting the payment of distributions to shareholders and other factors. We may stop paying distributions at any time and cannot assure you that we will pay any distributions in the future or of the amount of such distributions.

In general, under the terms of our debt agreements, we are not permitted to pay dividends if there is or will be, as a result of the dividend, a default or a breach of a loan covenant. Our credit facilities also contain restrictions and undertakings which may limit our and our subsidiaries' ability to declare and pay dividends (for instance, with respect to each of our joint ventures, no dividend may be distributed before its loan agreement, as applicable, is repaid in full). Please see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" for more information relating to restrictions on our ability to pay dividends under the terms of the agreements governing our indebtedness. Belgian law generally prohibits the payment of dividends unless net assets on the closing date of the last financial year do not fall beneath the amount of the registered capital and, before the dividend is paid out, 5% of the net profit is allocated to the legal reserve until this legal reserve amounts to 10% of the share capital. No distributions may occur if, as a result of such distribution, our net assets would fall below the sum of (i) the amount of our registered capital, (ii) the amount of such aforementioned legal reserves, and (iii) other reserves which may be required by our Coordinated Articles of Association or by law, such as the reserves not available for distribution in the event we hold treasury shares. We may not have sufficient surplus in the future to pay dividends and our subsidiaries may not have sufficient funds or surplus to make distributions to us. We can give no assurance that dividends will be paid at a level anticipated by stockholders or at all. In addition, the corporate law of jurisdictions in which our subsidiaries are organized may impose restrictions on the payment or source of dividends under certain circumstances.

For a discussion of the material tax consequences regarding the receipt of dividends we may declare, please see "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation."

**B.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Significant changes**

Please see Note 28 - Subsequent Events to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

**ITEM 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OFFER AND THE LISTING**

**A.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Offer and listing details.**

Our share capital consists of ordinary shares issued without par value. Under Belgian law, shares without par value are deemed to have a "nominal" value equal to the total amount of share capital divided by the number of shares. As of April 1, 2026, our issued (and fully paid up) share capital was $343,439,904.40 which is represented by 315,977,647 ordinary shares with no par value. The fractional value of our ordinary shares is $1.086912 per share.

Our ordinary shares began trading on Euronext Brussels on December 1, 2004 and on the NYSE on January 23, 2015 under the symbol "EURN" and as of July 15, 2024, we began trading on both exchanges under the symbol "CMBT". As of August

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20, 2025 our ordinary shares started trading on the Oslo Børs under the symbol "CMBTO". We maintain the Belgian Register, the U.S. Register and Norwegian Register for the purpose of trading our shares.

All shares on Euronext Brussels trade in euros, all shares on the NYSE trade in U.S. dollars and all shares on the Oslo Børs trade in Norwegian kroner.

**B.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Plan of distribution**

Not applicable

**C.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Markets**

Our ordinary shares trade on the NYSE and Euronext Brussels under the symbol "CMBT". On the Oslo Børs our ordinary shares trade under the symbol "CMBTO".

For a discussion of our ordinary shares which are listed and eligible for trading on the NYSE, Euronext Brussels and Oslo Børs, please see "Item 10. Additional Information — B. Memorandum and Coordinated Articles of Association — Share Register."

**D.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Selling shareholders**

Not applicable.

**E.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Dilution**

Not applicable.

**F.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Expenses of the Issue**

Not applicable.

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**ITEM 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**A.Share capital**

Not applicable.

**B. Memorandum and Coordinated Articles of Association**

We are a public limited liability company incorporated in the form of a *naamloze vennootschap* / *société anonyme* under Belgian law (Register of Legal Entities number 0860.402.767 (Antwerp)).

The following is a description of the material terms of our current Coordinated Articles of Association, amended as of August 20, 2025. Because the following is a summary, it does not contain all information that you may find useful. For more complete information, you should read our CAA which is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this annual report and our CAA as amended of August 20, 2025 which is filed as Exhibit 1.2 to this annual report.

**Purpose**

Our objectives are set forth in Section I, Article 3 of our CAA. Our purpose, as stated therein, is to engage in operations related to maritime transport and shipowning, particularly the chartering in and out, the acquisition and sale of ships, and the opening and operation of regular shipping lines, but is not restricted to these activities.

**Ordinary shares**

Each outstanding ordinary share entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Each share represents an identical fraction of the share capital and is either in registered or dematerialized form.

**Share register**

Our Belgian Shares are reflected in the Belgian Register, that is maintained by Euroclear Belgium. The Belgian Shares have ISIN BE0003816338. Only these shares, which are reflected in the Belgian Register, may be traded on Euronext Brussels.

Our U.S. Shares are reflected in our U.S. Register that is maintained by Computershare. The U.S. Shares have CUSIP B38564108. Only these shares, which are reflected in the U.S. Register, may be traded on the NYSE.

Our Norwegian Shares are reflected in the Norwegian central securities depository, Euronext Securities Oslo (Nw.: Verdipapirsentralen) ("VPS"). The Norwegian Shares are derived from our ordinary shares that are primary recorded in our U.S. component of our share register in DTC. In DTC these shares are recorded in the name of Clearstream Bank S.A. (Luxembourg), which forwards interests in such shares to the custodian bank of DNB Bank ASA, Issuer Services, acting as our VPS registrar (the "VPS Registrar"). The VPS Registrar register such book entry interests in the VPS as a secondary recording of shares, the Norwegian Shares, which are further delivered into the investors' respective VPS accounts. The Norwegian Shares are recorded in the VPS under the name of a "share" and are regarded as "shares" in accordance with the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 (CSDR)). The VPS Registrar administers the register of holders of Norwegian Shares..

For Belgian Shares, including shares that were either acquired on Euronext Brussels or prior to our initial public offering, to be traded on the NYSE and for U.S. Shares to be traded on Euronext Brussels, shareholders must reposition their shares to the appropriate component of our share register (the U.S. Register for listing and trading on the NYSE and the Belgian Register for listing and trading on Euronext Brussels). As part of the repositioning procedure, the shares to be transferred would be debited from the Belgian Register or the U.S. Register, as applicable, and canceled from the holder's securities account, and simultaneously credited to the relevant register (the Belgian Register for shares to be eligible for listing and trading on Euronext Brussels and the U.S. Register for shares to be eligible for listing and trading on the NYSE) and deposited in the holder's securities account. The repositioning procedure is normally completed within three trading days but may take longer, and we cannot guarantee the timing. We may suspend the transfer of shares between registers for periods of time, which we refer to as "freeze periods" for certain corporate events, including the payment of dividends or shareholder meetings. In such cases, we plan to inform shareholders about such freeze periods on our website.

Shareholders who hold U.S. Shares in DTC and wish to exchange those shares into Norwegian Shares in the VPS must instruct and authorize their broker to deliver those shares to the VPS Registrar (through its nominee in DTC). Upon the VPS Registrar's receipt of the U.S. Shares (through its nominee in DTC), the Norwegian Shares will be issued by the VPS

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Registrar and delivered to the VPS account of the relevant holder. Holders of Norwegian Shares who wish to exchange their Norwegian Shares in the VPS into U.S. Shares in DTC, must instruct and authorize their broker to deliver and transfer the Norwegian Shares to an intermediary VPS account of the VPS Registrar and they will then receive the corresponding number of U.S. Shares in DTC upon the VPS Registrar's receipt of instructions on delivery. It should be noted that (i) Belgian Shares in Euroclear cannot directly be exchanged into Norwegian Shares in the VPS, i.e., Belgian Shares should first be exchanged into U.S. Shares in DTC after which the U.S. can be exchanged into Norwegian Shares (both in the manner described above), and (ii) vice versa, Norwegian Shares in the VPS cannot directly be exchanged into Belgian Shares in Euroclear, i.e. Norwegian Shares should first be exchanged into U.S. Shares after which the U.S. Shares can be exchanged into Belgian Shares (both in the manner described above).

Please see our website https://cmb.tech for instructions on how to reposition your shares registers to be eligible for trading on either the NYSE, Euronext Brussels or Euronext Oslo. The information contained on, or accessible through, our website does not form a part of this prospectus.

**Dividend rights**

For a summary of our dividend policy and legal basis for dividends under Belgian law, see "Item 8: Financial Information – Capital Allocation Policy and Dividend Policy ".

**Liquidation rights**

In the event of our dissolution and liquidation, the assets remaining after payment of all debts, liquidation expenses and taxes shall be distributed to the holders of our ordinary shares, each receiving a sum proportional to the number of our shares held by them, subject to prior liquidation rights of any preferred stock that may be outstanding.

**Directors**

Prior to February 20, 2020, before implementation of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations, or our CAA, the Board of Directors was our ultimate decision-making body, with the exception of the matters reserved to the Shareholders' Meeting as provided by law or our CAA.

On February 20, 2020 the extraordinary shareholders meeting implemented the CCA and adopted new Articles of Association including a two-tier governance model, comprising a Supervisory Board and a Management Board. The powers of the Supervisory Board are those outlined in article 7:109 of the CCA. A copy of our CAA can be consulted at Exhibit 1.1. to this annual report.

Our CAA provide that our Supervisory Board shall consist of at least five and maximum ten members. Our Supervisory Board currently consists of six members. The CAA provide that the members of the Supervisory Board remain in office for a period not exceeding four years and are eligible for re-election. The term of a member of the Supervisory Board comes to an end immediately after the annual shareholders' meeting of the last year of his term. Members of the Supervisory Board can be dismissed at any time by the vote of a majority of our shareholders. Each year, there may be one or more directors who have reached the end of their current term of office and may be reappointed.

Belgian law does not regulate specifically the ability of directors to borrow money from us. Our Corporate Governance Charter provides that as a matter of principle, no loans or advances will be granted to any director (except for routine advances for business-related expenses in accordance with our rules for reimbursement of expenses).

Article 7:115 of the CCA provides that if one of our Supervisory Board members directly or indirectly has a personal financial interest that conflicts with a decision or transaction that falls within the authority of the Supervisory Board, the conflicted member shall inform the other members of such conflict before the Supervisory Board has decided on the relevant matter. The statutory auditor must also be notified. The conflicted member's statement and explanation as to the nature of the conflict of interest shall be included in the meeting minutes enacting the decision on the relevant matter and shall be disclosed in accordance within article 7:115 of the CCA. The Supervisory Board shall deliberate and decide on the relevant matter without participation of the conflicted member(s). The Supervisory Board may not delegate this decision. If all members of the Supervisory Board have such conflict of interest, the relevant matter is referred to by the Supervisory Board to a general meeting of shareholders. If the General Meeting approves the relevant decision or transaction is approved at such general meeting, the Supervisory Board is authorized to execute same.

**Shareholder meetings**

Our annual general shareholders' meeting is generally held annually on the third Thursday of May at 10:30 a.m. (Central European Time). If this day is a legal holiday, the meeting is generally held on the preceding business day.

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The Supervisory Board or the statutory auditor (or, as the case may be, the liquidators) can convene a special or extraordinary general shareholders' meeting at any time if our interests so require. Such general meetings must also be convened whenever requested by the shareholders who together represent a tenth of our share capital within three weeks of their request, provided that the reason of convening a special or extraordinary general shareholders' meeting is given.

A shareholder only has the right to be admitted to and to vote at the general shareholders' meeting on the basis of the registration of the shares on the fourteenth calendar day at 12 p.m. (Belgian time) preceding the date of the meeting, the day of the meeting not included (such fourteenth calendar day the record date, or Record Date), either by registration in our register of registered shares, either by their registration in the accounts of an authorized custody account keeper or clearing institution, regardless of the number of shares owned by the shareholder on the day of the general shareholders' meeting.

The shareholder must notify us or a designated person of its intention to take part in the general shareholders' meeting at the sixth calendar day preceding the date of the meeting, the day of the meeting not included, in the way mentioned in the convening notice.

The financial intermediary of the authorized custody account keeper or clearing institution delivers a certificate to the shareholders of dematerialized shares which are tradable on Euronext Brussels stating the number of dematerialized shares which are registered in the name of the shareholder on its accounts at the Record Date and with which the shareholder intends to take part in the general shareholders' meeting.

A shareholder of shares which are tradable on the NYSE or Euronext Oslo only has the right to be admitted to and vote at a general meeting of shareholders if such shareholder complies with the conditions and formalities set out in the convening notice, as decided upon by the Supervisory Board in compliance with all applicable legal provisions.

The convening notice for each general shareholders' meeting shall be disclosed to our shareholders in compliance with all applicable legal terms and provisions, including on our website https://cmb.tech.

In general, there is no quorum requirement for the general shareholders' meeting and decisions are taken with a simple majority of the votes, except as provided by law on certain matters.

**Preferential subscription rights**

In the event of a share capital increase for cash by way of the issue of new shares, or in the event of an issue of convertible bonds or warrants, our existing shareholders have a preferential right to subscribe, pro rata, to the new shares, convertible bonds or warrants.

In accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations and our CAA, we, when issuing shares, have the authority to limit or cancel the preferential subscription right of the shareholders in our interest in respect of such issuance. This limitation or cancellation can be decided upon in favor of one or more particular persons subscribing to that issuance.

When canceling the preferential right of the shareholders, priority may be given to the existing shareholders for the allocation of the newly issued shares.

**Disclosure of major shareholdings**

In accordance with the Belgian law relating to disclosure of major holdings in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market and containing miscellaneous provisions requiring investors in certain publicly-traded corporations whose investments reach the minimum disclosure threshold of 5% of our issued voting share capital, shareholders are required to notify us and the FSMA, of such change as soon as possible and in any event within four trading days. Further details in this respect can be found on the website of the FSMA: https://www.fsma.be/en/shareholding-structure-0. The information contained on this website does not form a part of this annual report.

**Purchase and sale of our own shares**

Article 13 of our CAA contains the principle that we and our direct and indirect subsidiaries may acquire and sell our own shares under the conditions laid down by law. With respect to the acquisition of our own shares, a prior resolution of the General Meeting is required to authorize us to acquire our own shares. Such an authorization was granted by a special general meeting of our shareholders on May 22, 2025 and remains valid for a period of five years as from the publication in the Annexes to the Belgian Official Gazette of the decision taken by such general meeting.

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Pursuant to this authorization, we may acquire a maximum of 60,000,000 of our existing ordinary shares at a price per share not exceeding the maximum price allowed under applicable law and not to be less than EUR 0.01. Shares that we acquire are held in treasury and are not allowed to vote.

**Anti-takeover effect of certain provisions of our Articles of Association**

Our CAA contain provisions which may have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, lessen our vulnerability to a hostile change of control and enhance the ability of our Supervisory Board to maximize shareholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire us. However, these anti-takeover provisions could also discourage, delay or prevent (1) the merger or acquisition of us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise that a shareholder may consider in its best interest and (2) the removal of incumbent officers and directors.

For example, a shareholder's voting rights can be suspended with respect to ordinary shares that give such shareholder the right to voting rights above 5% (or a multiple of 5%) of the total number of voting rights attached to our ordinary shares on the date of the relevant general shareholder's meeting, unless we and the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority have been informed at least 20 days prior to the date of the relevant general shareholder's meeting in which the holder wishes to vote.

**Limitations on the right to own securities**

Neither Belgian law nor our CAA imposes any general limitation on the right of non-residents or foreign persons to hold our ordinary shares or exercise voting rights on our ordinary shares other than those limitations that would generally apply to all shareholders.

**Transfer agent**

The registrar and transfer agent for our ordinary shares in the United States is Computershare Trust Company N.A. Our Belgian Register is maintained by Euroclear Belgium.

**C. Material contracts**

We have not entered into any material contracts, other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business or those attached as exhibits hereto or otherwise described herein.

**D. Exchange controls**

There are no Belgian exchange control regulations that would affect the import or export of capital, including the availability of cash and cash equivalents for use by our group or the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to nonresident holders of our securities.

See "Item 10. Additional information—E. Taxation" for a discussion of the tax treatment of dividends.

**E. Taxation**

**United States federal income tax considerations**

In the opinion of Seward & Kissel LLP, our United States counsel, the following are the material United States federal income tax consequences to us and our U.S. Holders and Non-U.S. Holders, each as defined below, of our activities and the ownership of our ordinary shares. This discussion does not purport to deal with the tax consequences of owning ordinary shares to all categories of investors, some of which, such as banks, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, grantor trusts, tax-exempt organizations, dealers in securities or currencies, traders in securities that elect the mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities, investors whose functional currency is not the United States dollar, investors that are or own our ordinary shares through partnerships or other pass-through entities, investors that own, actually or under applicable constructive ownership rules, 10% or more of our ordinary shares, persons that will hold the ordinary shares as part of a hedging transaction, "straddle" (conversion transaction) persons who are deemed to sell the ordinary shares under constructive sale rules, persons required to recognize income for U.S. federal income tax purposes no later than when such income is reported on an "applicable financial statement," persons subject to the "base erosion and anti-avoidance" tax, and persons who are liable for an alternative minimum tax may be subject to special rules. The following discussion of United States federal income tax matters is based on the Code, judicial decisions, administrative pronouncements and existing and proposed regulations issued by the United States Department of the

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Treasury (the "Treasury Regulations"), all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. This discussion deals only with holders who purchase ordinary and hold the ordinary shares as a capital asset. The discussion below is based, in part, on the description of our business as described herein and assumes that we conduct our business as described herein. Unless otherwise noted, references in the following discussion to the "Company," "we" and "us" are to CMB.TECH NV and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

**United States federal income taxation of the Company**

*<u>Taxation of operating income: in general</u>*

Unless exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under the rules discussed below, a foreign corporation is subject to U.S. federal income taxation in respect of any income that is derived from the use of vessels, from the hiring or leasing of vessels for use on a time, voyage or bareboat charter basis, from the participation in a pool, partnership, strategic alliance, joint operating agreement, code sharing arrangements or other joint venture it directly or indirectly owns or participates in that generates such income, or from the performance of services directly related to those uses, which we refer to as "shipping income," to the extent that the shipping income is derived from sources within the United States. For these purposes, 50% of shipping income that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States constitutes income from sources within the United States, which we refer to as "U.S.-source shipping income."

Shipping income attributable to transportation that both begins and ends in the United States is considered to be 100% from sources within the United States. We are not permitted by law to engage in transportation that produces income which is considered to be 100% from sources within the United States.

Shipping income attributable to transportation exclusively between non-U.S. ports will be considered to be 100% derived from sources outside the United States. Shipping income derived from sources outside the United States will not be subject to any U.S. federal income tax.

In the absence of exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code or an applicable U.S. income tax treaty, our gross U.S.-source shipping income would be subject to a 4% tax imposed without allowance for deductions as described below.

*<u>Exemption of operating income from U.S. federal income taxation</u>*

Under the U.S.-Belgian Tax Treaty, we will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax on our U.S.-source shipping income if (1) we are resident in Belgium for Belgian income tax purposes and (2) we satisfy one of the tests under the Limitation on Benefits Provision of the U.S.-Belgian Tax Treaty. We believe that we satisfy the requirements for exemption under the U.S.- Belgian Tax Treaty for our 2025 taxable year and expect to continue to do so for our future taxable years. Alternatively, we may qualify for exemption under Section 883, as discussed below.

Under Section 883 of the Code and the regulations there under, we will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax on our U.S.-source shipping income if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) we are organized in a foreign country, or our country of organization, that grants an "equivalent exemption" to corporations organized in the United States; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) either

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) more than 50% of the value of our stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by individuals who are "residents" of our country of organization or of another foreign country that grants an "equivalent exemption" to corporations organized in the United States, (the "50% Ownership Test)", or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) our stock is "primarily and regularly traded on an established securities market" in our country of organization, in another country that grants an "equivalent exemption" to United States corporations, or in the United States, ("Publicly-Traded Test").

Each of the jurisdictions where our ship-owning subsidiaries are incorporated, grant an "equivalent exemption" to U.S. corporations. Therefore, we will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax with respect to our U.S.-source shipping income if either the 50% Ownership Test or the Publicly-Traded Test is met.

We do not currently anticipate relying exclusively on the 50% Ownership Test. Our ability to satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test is discussed below.

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Treasury Regulations provide, in pertinent part, that stock of a foreign corporation will be considered to be "primarily traded" on an established securities market if the number of shares of each class of stock that are traded during any taxable year on all established securities markets in that country exceeds the number of shares in each such class that are traded during that year on established securities markets in any other single country. Our ordinary shares are "primarily traded" on the NYSE for this purpose even though the ordinary shares are also listed and traded on Euronext Brussels and on Euronext Oslo.

Under the Treasury Regulations, our ordinary shares will be considered to be "regularly traded" on an established securities market if one or more classes of our stock representing more than 50% of our outstanding shares, by total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote and total value, is listed on the market which we refer to as the listing threshold. Our ordinary shares are listed on the NYSE and therefore we satisfy the listing requirement.

It is further required that with respect to each class of stock relied upon to meet the listing threshold, (i) such class of stock be traded on the market, other than in minimal quantities, on at least 60 days during the taxable year or one-sixth of the days in a short taxable year ("trading frequency test"); and (ii) the aggregate number of shares of such class of stock traded on such market is at least 10% of the average number of shares of such class of stock outstanding during such year or as appropriately adjusted in the case of a short taxable year ("trading volume test"). We believe we satisfied the trading frequency and trading volume tests for the 2025 taxable year. Even if this was not the case, the Treasury Regulations provide that the trading frequency and trading volume tests will be deemed satisfied if, as is the case with our ordinary shares, such class of stock is traded on an established securities market in the United States and such stock is regularly quoted by dealers making a market in such stock.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Treasury Regulations provide, in pertinent part, that a class of our stock will not be considered to be "regularly traded" on an established securities market for any taxable year if 50% or more of the vote and value of the outstanding shares of such class of stock are owned, actually or constructively under specified stock attribution rules, on more than half the days during the taxable year by persons who each own 5% or more of the vote and value of the outstanding shares of such class of stock ("5 Percent Override Rule").

For purposes of being able to determine the persons who own 5% or more of our stock (5% Shareholders), the Treasury Regulations permit us to rely on those persons that are identified on Schedule 13G and Schedule 13D filings with the SEC, as having a 5% or more beneficial interest in our ordinary shares. The Treasury Regulations further provide that an investment company identified on a SEC Schedule 13G or Schedule 13D filing which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, will not be treated as a 5% shareholder for such purposes.

In the event the 5 Percent Override Rule is triggered, the Treasury Regulations provide that the 5 Percent Override Rule will not apply if we can establish that among the closely-held group of 5% Shareholders, there are sufficient 5% Shareholders that are considered to be qualified shareholders for purposes of Section 883 of the Code to preclude non-qualified 5% Shareholders in the closely-held group from owning 50% or more of each class of our stock for more than half the number of days during such year.

We have a significant 5% Shareholder that owns more than 50% of our ordinary shares. Therefore, the 5 Percent Override Rule is triggered. Provided that there are sufficient beneficial owners and we satisfy certain other requirements, we may be able to treat the 5% Shareholder as a qualified 5% Shareholder. We expect to satisfy the exception from the 5 Percent Override Rule, and therefore should be eligible to for the exemption under Section 883 of the Code.

We believe that we and each of our subsidiaries qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code for our 2025 taxable year. We also expect that we and each of our subsidiaries will qualify for this exemption for our subsequent taxable years. However, there can be no assurance in this regard. For example, if our 5% Shareholders own 50% or more of our ordinary shares, we would be subject to the 5% Override Rule unless we can establish that among the closely-held group of 5% Shareholders, there are sufficient 5% Shareholders that are qualified Shareholders for purposes of Section 883 of the Code to preclude non-qualified 5% Shareholders in the closely-held group from owning 50% or more of our ordinary shares for more than half the number of days during the taxable year. In order to establish this, sufficient 5% Shareholders that are qualified stockholders would have to comply with certain documentation and certification requirements designed to substantiate their identity as qualified stockholders. These requirements are onerous and there is no assurance that we will be able to satisfy them.

We and/or one or more of our subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "we" for purposes of this paragraph) may also, or in the alternative, qualify for benefits of the U.S.-Belgium Treaty, which would also exempt us from U.S. federal income tax. Whether we so qualify depends, among other things, on whether we satisfy the limitation on benefits article of the U.S.-

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Belgium Treaty. In particular, we would generally satisfy the limitation on benefits article if we can establish that we are engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business in Belgium, our U.S. source shipping income is derived in connection with, or is incidental to, such trade or business, and such trade or business activity in Belgium is substantial in relation to our trade or business activity in the United States. Additionally, we may also be able to satisfy the limitation on benefits article of the U.S.-Belgium Treaty if we can establish that our principal class of shares is regularly traded on a recognized stock exchange, such as the NYSE. Given the legal and factual uncertainties in making the foregoing determination, there can be no assurance that we will qualify for exemption from tax under the U.S.-Belgium Treaty, or that the IRS or a court of law will agree with our determination in this regard.

Therefore, if we cannot qualify for benefits under the U.S.-Belgium Treaty or satisfy the requirements of Section 883 of the Code, we would be subject to United States taxation on our U.S. source shipping income.

*<u>Material Considerations Relevant to the Merger with Golden Ocean</u>*

The subsidiaries we acquired pursuant to the merger with Golden Ocean will also have to qualify for exemption under Code Section 883 from U.S. federal income taxation on their U.S.-source shipping income. The rules and considerations described in this Section "—United States Federal Income Taxation of the Company" will also apply to the Golden Ocean companies. However, since this merger was completed in August 2025, which is more than halfway through the 2025 taxable year, the Golden Ocean subsidiaries will rely on Golden Ocean's form listing and trading activity to establish its exemption from U.S. federal income taxation for 2025. We intend to take the position for U.S. federal income tax purposes that the Golden Ocean companies that are required to file a U.S. federal income tax return satisfy the requirements of Code Section 883 and will claim the exemption pursuant to Code Section 883 from U.S. federal income taxation for the 2025 taxable year. For future taxable years, the Golden Ocean subsidiaries may qualify for the Section 883 exemption in the same manner as our other subsidiaries. For more information regarding the merger, please refer to the [Prospectus].

*<u>Taxation in the absence of treaty benefits or exemption under Section 883 of the Code</u>*

To the extent the benefits of Section 883 of the Code are unavailable, our U.S.-source shipping income, to the extent not considered to be "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, as described below, would be subject to a 4% tax imposed by Section 887 of the Code on a gross basis, without the benefit of deductions ("4% gross basis tax regime"). Since under the sourcing rules described above, no more than 50% of our shipping income would be treated as being derived from U.S. sources, the maximum effective rate of U.S. federal income tax on our shipping income would never exceed 2% under the 4% gross basis tax regime.

To the extent the benefits of the exemption under Section 883 of the Code are unavailable and our U.S.-source shipping income is considered to be "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, as described below, any such "effectively connected" U.S.-source shipping income, net of applicable deductions, would be subject to the U.S. federal corporate income tax imposed at a rate of 21%. In addition, we may be subject to the 30% "branch profits" tax on earnings effectively connected with the conduct of such U.S. trade or business, as determined after allowance for certain adjustments, and on certain interest paid or deemed paid attributable to the conduct of such U.S. trade or business.

Our U.S.-source shipping income would be considered "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business only if:

–We have, or are considered to have, a fixed place of business in the United States involved in the earning of shipping income; and

–Substantially all of our U.S.-source shipping income is attributable to regularly scheduled transportation, such as the operation of a vessel that follows a published schedule with repeated sailings at regular intervals between the same points for voyages that begin or end in the United States.

We do not currently have, nor intend to have or permit circumstances that would result in having any vessel operating to the United States on a regularly scheduled basis. Based on the foregoing and on the expected mode of our shipping operations and other activities, we believe that none of our U.S.-source shipping income will be "effectively connected" with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business.

*<u>U.S. taxation of gain on sale of vessels</u>*

Regardless of whether we qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code, we will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation with respect to gain realized on a sale of a vessel, provided the sale is considered to occur outside of the United States under U.S. federal income tax principles. In general, a sale of a vessel will be considered to occur outside of

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the United States for this purpose if title to the vessel, and risk of loss with respect to the vessel, pass to the buyer outside of the United States. It is expected that any sale of a vessel by us will be considered to occur outside of the United States.

**United States federal income taxation of U.S. Holders**

As used herein, the term "U.S. Holder" means a beneficial owner of ordinary shares that is a United States citizen or resident, United States corporation or other United States entity taxable as a corporation, an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source, or a trust if (i) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) the trust has a valid election in effect to be treated as a United States person for United States federal income tax purposes.

If a partnership holds our ordinary shares, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and upon the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner in a partnership holding our ordinary shares, you are encouraged to consult your tax advisor.

*<u>Distributions</u>*

Subject to the discussion of passive foreign investment companies below, any distributions made by us with respect to our ordinary shares to a U.S. Holder will generally constitute dividends, which may be taxable as ordinary income (qualified dividend income) as described in more detail below, to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles. Distributions in excess of our earnings and profits will be treated first as a nontaxable return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder's tax basis in the holder's ordinary shares on a dollar-for-dollar basis and thereafter as capital gain. Because we are not a United States corporation, U.S. Holders that are corporations will generally not be entitled to claim a dividends received deduction with respect to any distributions they receive from us. Dividends paid with respect to our ordinary shares will generally be treated as "passive category income" or, in the case of certain types of U.S. Holders, "general category income" for purposes of computing allowable foreign tax credits for United States foreign tax credit purposes.

Dividends paid on our ordinary shares to a U.S. Holder who is an individual, trust or estate (a "U.S. Non-Corporate Holder") will generally be treated as "qualified dividend income" that is taxable to such U.S. Non-Corporate Holders at preferential tax rates provided that (1) either we qualify for the benefits of the U.S.-Belgian Tax Treaty (which we expect to be the case) or the ordinary shares are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States (such as the NYSE, on which our ordinary shares are listed); (2) we are not a passive foreign investment company for the taxable year during which the dividend is paid or the immediately preceding taxable year (as discussed below); (3) the U.S. Non-Corporate Holder has owned the ordinary shares for more than 60 days in the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the date on which the ordinary shares become ex-dividend (and has not entered into certain risk limiting transactions with respect to such ordinary share); and (4) the U.S. Non-Corporate Holder is not under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar related property. There is no assurance that any dividends paid on our ordinary shares will be eligible for these preferential tax rates in the hands of a U.S. Non-Corporate Holder.

As discussed below, our dividends may be subject to Belgian withholding taxes. A U.S. Holder may elect to either deduct his share of any foreign taxes paid with respect to our dividends in computing his federal taxable income or treat such foreign taxes as a credit against U.S. federal income taxes, subject to certain limitations. No deduction for foreign taxes may be claimed by an individual who does not itemize deductions. Dividends paid with respect to our ordinary shares will generally be treated as "passive category income" or, in the case of certain types of U.S. Holders, "general category income" for purposes of computing allowable foreign tax credits for United States foreign tax credit purposes. The rules governing foreign tax credits are complex and U.S. Holders are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding the applicability of these rules in a U.S. Holder's specific situation.

Amounts taxable as dividends generally will be treated as passive income from sources outside the U.S. However, if (a) CMB.TECH is 50% or more owned, by vote or value, by U.S. persons and (b) at least 10% of CMB.TECH's earnings and profits are attributable to sources within the U.S., then for foreign tax credit purposes, a portion of its dividends would be treated as derived from sources within the U.S. With respect to any dividend paid for any taxable year, the U.S. source ratio of our dividends for foreign tax credit purposes would be equal to the portion of CMB.TECH's earnings and profits from sources within the U.S. for such taxable year divided by the total amount of CMB.TECH's earnings and profits for such taxable year.

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The rules related to U.S. foreign tax credits are complex and U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors to determine whether and to what extent a credit would be available.

Special rules may apply to any "extraordinary dividend" generally, a dividend paid by us in an amount which is equal to or in excess of 10% of a U.S. Non-Corporate Holder's adjusted tax basis (or fair market value in certain circumstances) or dividends received within a one-year period that, in the aggregate, equal or exceed 20% of a shareholder's adjusted tax basis (or fair market value upon the shareholder's election) in a share of ordinary shares paid by us. If we pay an "extraordinary dividend" on our ordinary shares that is treated as "qualified dividend income," then any loss derived by a U.S. Non-Corporate Holder from the sale or exchange of such ordinary shares will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of such dividend.

Dividends will be generally included in the income of U.S. Holders at the U.S. dollar amount of the dividend (including any non-U.S. taxes withheld therefrom), based upon the exchange rate in effect on the date of the distribution. In the case of foreign currency received as a dividend that is not converted by the recipient into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder will have a tax basis in the foreign currency equal to its U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Any gain or loss recognized upon a subsequent sale or other disposition of the foreign currency, including the exchange for U.S. dollars, will be ordinary income or loss. However an individual whose realized foreign exchange gain does not exceed U.S. $200 will not recognize that gain, to the extent that there are not expenses associated with the transaction that meet the requirement for deductibility as a trade or business expense (other than travel expenses in connection with a business trip or as an expense for the production of income).

*<u>Sale, exchange or other disposition of ordinary shares</u>*

Subject to the discussion of passive foreign investment companies below, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize taxable gain or loss upon a sale, exchange or other disposition of our ordinary shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized by the U.S. Holder from such sale, exchange or other disposition and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in such shares. The U.S. Holder's initial tax basis in its shares generally will be the U.S. Holder's purchase price for the shares and that tax basis will be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount of any distributions on the shares that are treated as non-taxable returns of capital (as discussed above under "-United States Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders-Distributions"). Such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder's holding period is greater than one year at the time of the sale, exchange or other disposition. Such capital gain or loss will generally be treated as United States source income or loss, as applicable, for United States foreign tax credit purposes. A U.S. Holder's ability to deduct capital losses is subject to certain limitations.

*<u>Passive Foreign Investment Company</u>*

Special United States federal income tax rules apply to a U.S. Holder that holds stock in a foreign corporation classified as a PFIC, for United States federal income tax purposes. In general, a foreign corporation will be treated as a PFIC with respect to a United States shareholder in such foreign corporation, if, for any taxable year in which such shareholder holds stock in such foreign corporation, either:

–At least 75 percent of the corporation's gross income for such taxable year consists of passive income (e.g., dividends, interest, capital gains and rents derived other than in the active conduct of a rental business); or

–At least 50 percent of the average value of the assets held by the corporation during such taxable year produce, or are held for the production of, passive income.

For purposes of determining whether a foreign corporation is a PFIC, it will be treated as earning and owning its proportionate share of the income and assets, respectively, of any of its subsidiary corporations in which it owns at least 25 percent of the value of the subsidiary's stock.

Income earned by a foreign corporation in connection with the performance of services would not constitute passive income. By contrast, rental income would generally constitute "passive income" unless the foreign corporation is treated under specific rules as deriving its rental income in the active conduct of a trade or business or receiving the rental income from a related party.

Based on our current operations and future projections, we do not believe that we are, nor do we expect to become a PFIC with respect to any taxable year. Although there is no legal authority directly on point, our belief is based principally on the position that, for purposes of determining whether we are a PFIC, the gross income we derive or are deemed to derive from the time chartering and voyage chartering activities of our wholly-owned subsidiaries should constitute services income, rather than rental income. Correspondingly, such income should not constitute passive income, and the assets that we or our

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wholly-owned subsidiaries own and operate in connection with the production of such income, in particular, the vessels, should not constitute passive assets for purposes of determining whether we are a PFIC. We believe there is substantial legal authority supporting our position consisting of case law and IRS pronouncements concerning the characterization of income derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income for other tax purposes. We have not sought, and we do not expect to seek, a ruling from the IRS, on this matter. As a result, the IRS or a court could disagree with our position. No assurance can be given that this result will not occur. In addition, although we intend to conduct our affairs in a manner to avoid, to the extent possible, being classified as a PFIC with respect to any taxable year, we cannot assure you that the nature of our operations will not change in the future, or that we can avoid PFIC status in the future.

As discussed more fully below, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder would be subject to different taxation rules depending on whether the U.S. Holder makes an election to treat us as a "Qualified Electing Fund," which election we refer to as a "QEF election." As an alternative to making a QEF election, a U.S. Holder should be able to make a "mark-to-market" election with respect to our ordinary shares, as discussed below.

If we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder would be required to file an annual report with the IRS for that year with respect to such U.S. Holder's ordinary shares.

*<u>Taxation of U.S. Holders making a timely QEF Election</u>*

If a U.S. Holder makes a timely QEF election (an "Electing Holder"), the Electing Holder must report each year for United States federal income tax purposes his pro rata share of our ordinary earnings and our net capital gain, if any, for our taxable year that ends with or within the taxable year of the Electing Holder, regardless of whether or not distributions were received from us by the Electing Holder. The Electing Holder's adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares will be increased to reflect taxed but undistributed earnings and profits. Distributions of earnings and profits that had been previously taxed will result in a corresponding reduction in the adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares and will not be taxed again once distributed. An Electing Holder would generally recognize capital gain or loss on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our ordinary shares. A U.S. Holder would make a QEF election with respect to any year that our company is a PFIC by filing IRS Form 8621 with his United States federal income tax return. If we were aware that we or any of our subsidiaries were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, we would, if possible, provide each U.S. Holder with all necessary information in order to make the QEF election described above. If we were to be treated as a PFIC, a U.S. Holder would be treated as owning his proportionate share of stock in each of our subsidiaries which is treated as a PFIC and such U.S. Holder would need to make a separate QEF election for any such subsidiaries. It should be noted that we may not be able to provide such information if we did not become aware of our status as a PFIC in a timely manner.

*<u>Taxation of U.S. Holders making a "Mark-to-Market" election</u>*

Alternatively, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year and, as we anticipate, our shares are treated as "marketable stock," a U.S. Holder would be allowed to make a "mark-to-market" election with respect to our ordinary shares, provided the U.S. Holder completes and files IRS Form 8621 in accordance with the relevant instructions and related Treasury Regulations. The "mark-to-market" election will not be available for any of our subsidiaries. If that election is made, the U.S. Holder generally would include as ordinary income in each taxable year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the ordinary shares at the end of the taxable year over such holder's adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares. The U.S. Holder would also be permitted an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares over its fair market value at the end of the taxable year, but only to the extent of the net amount previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election. A U.S. Holder's tax basis in his ordinary shares would be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amount. Gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our ordinary shares would be treated as ordinary income, and any loss realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of the ordinary shares would be treated as ordinary loss to the extent that such loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market gains previously included in income by the U.S. Holder. It should be noted that the mark-to-market election would likely not be available for any of our subsidiaries which are treated as PFICs.

*<u>Taxation of U.S. Holders not making a timely QEF or Mark-to-Market election</u>*

Finally, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder who does not make either a QEF election or a "mark-to-market" election for that year ("Non-Electing Holder"), would be subject to special rules with respect to (1) any excess distribution (the portion of any distributions received by the Non-Electing Holder on our ordinary shares in a taxable year in excess of 125 percent of the average annual distributions received by the Non-Electing Holder in the three preceding taxable years, or, if shorter, the Non-Electing Holder's holding period before the taxable year for the ordinary shares), and (2) any gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our ordinary shares. Under these special rules:

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–The excess distribution or gain would be allocated ratably over the Non-Electing Holders' aggregate holding period for the ordinary shares;

–The amount allocated to the current taxable year and any taxable year before we became a PFIC would be taxed as ordinary income; and

–The amount allocated to each of the other taxable years would be subject to tax at the highest rate of tax in effect for the applicable class of taxpayer for that year, and an interest charge for the deemed tax deferral benefit would be imposed with respect to the resulting tax attributable to each such other taxable year.

These rules would not apply to a pension or profit sharing trust or other tax-exempt organization that did not borrow funds or otherwise utilize leverage in connection with its acquisition of our ordinary shares. If a Non-Electing Holder who is an individual dies while owning our ordinary shares, such holder's successor generally would not receive a step-up in tax basis with respect to such shares.

**United States federal income taxation of "Non-U.S. Holders"**

A beneficial owner of our ordinary shares that is not a U.S. Holder or an entity treated as a partnership is referred to herein as a "Non-U.S. Holder."

If a partnership holds our ordinary shares, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and upon the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner in a partnership holding our ordinary shares, you are encouraged to consult your tax advisor.

*<u>Dividends on ordinary shares</u>*

Non-U.S. Holders generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax or withholding tax on dividends received from us with respect to our ordinary shares, unless that income is effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder's conduct of a trade or business in the United States. If the Non-U.S. Holder is entitled to the benefits of a United States income tax treaty with respect to those dividends, that income may be taxable only if it is also attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States.

*<u>Sale, exchange or other disposition of ordinary shares</u>*

Non-U.S. Holders generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax or withholding tax on any gain realized upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of our ordinary shares, unless:

–The gain is effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder's conduct of a trade or business in the United States. If the Non-U.S. Holder is entitled to the benefits of an income tax treaty with respect to that gain, that gain may be taxable only if it is also attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States or

–The Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year of disposition and other conditions are met.

If the Non-U.S. Holder is engaged in a United States trade or business for United States federal income tax purposes, the income from the ordinary shares, including dividends and the gain from the sale, exchange or other disposition of the ordinary shares that are effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business will generally be subject to regular United States federal income tax in the same manner as discussed in the previous section relating to the taxation of U.S. Holders. In addition, in the case of a corporate Non-U.S. Holder, its earnings and profits that are attributable to the effectively connected income, subject to certain adjustments, may be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a rate of 30 percent, or at a lower rate as may be specified by an applicable United States income tax treaty.

**Backup withholding and information reporting**

In general, dividend payments, or other taxable distributions, made within the United States to you will be subject to information reporting requirements. Such payments will also be subject to backup withholding tax if paid to a non-corporate U.S. Holder who:

–Fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number;

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–Is notified by the IRS that he has failed to report all interest or dividends required to be shown on his federal income tax returns; or

–In certain circumstances, fails to comply with applicable certification requirements.

–Non-U.S. Holders may be required to establish their exemption from information reporting and backup withholding by certifying their status on an appropriate IRS Form W-8.

If a Non-U.S. Holder sells his ordinary shares to or through a United States office of a broker, the payment of the proceeds is subject to both United States backup withholding and information reporting unless the Non-U.S. Holder certifies that he is a non-U.S. person, under penalties of perjury, or otherwise establishes an exemption. If a Non-U.S. Holder sells his ordinary shares through a non-United States office of a non-United States broker and the sales proceeds are paid to the Non-U.S. Holder outside the United States, then information reporting and backup withholding generally will not apply to that payment. However, United States information reporting requirements, but not backup withholding, will apply to a payment of sales proceeds, even if that payment is made to a Non-U.S. Holder outside the United States, if the Non-U.S. Holder sells ordinary shares through a non-United States office of a broker that is a United States person or has some other contacts with the United States.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, a taxpayer generally may obtain a refund of any amounts withheld under backup withholding rules that exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability by filing a refund claim with the IRS.

Individuals who are U.S. Holders (and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury Regulations, certain individuals who are Non-U.S. Holders and certain United States entities) who hold "specified foreign financial assets" (as defined in Section 6038D of the Code) are required to file IRS Form 8938 with information relating to the asset for each taxable year in which the aggregate value of all such assets exceeds $75,000 at any time during the taxable year or $50,000 on the last day of the taxable year (or such higher dollar amount as prescribed by applicable Treasury Regulations). Specified foreign financial assets would include, among other assets, our ordinary shares, unless the shares are held through an account maintained with a United States financial institution. Substantial penalties apply to any failure to timely file IRS Form 8938, unless the failure is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. Additionally, in the event an individual U.S. Holder (and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury Regulations, an individual Non-U.S. Holder or a United States entity) that is required to file IRS Form 8938 does not file such form, the statute of limitations on the assessment and collection of United States federal income taxes of such holder for the related tax year may not close until three years after the date that the required information is filed. U.S. Holders (including United States entities) and Non-U.S. Holders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors regarding their reporting obligations under this legislation.

**Belgian tax considerations** 

In the opinion of Monard Law, our Belgian counsel, the following are the material Belgian federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposal of ordinary shares by an investor, but this summary does not purport to address all tax consequences of the ownership and disposal of ordinary shares, and does not take into account the specific circumstances of particular investors, some of which may be subject to special rules, or the tax laws of any country other than Belgium. This summary does not describe the tax treatment of investors that are subject to special rules, such as banks, insurance companies, collective investment undertakings, dealers in securities or currencies, persons that hold, or will hold, ordinary shares as a position in a straddle, share-repurchase transactions, conversion transactions, synthetic security or other integrated financial transactions. This summary does not address the tax regime applicable to ordinary shares held by Belgian tax residents through a fixed basis or a permanent establishment ("PE") situated outside Belgium. In particular, this summary does not address any local taxes that may be due in connection with the ownership and disposal of ordinary shares, other than Belgian local surcharges which generally vary from 0% to 9% of the investor's income tax liability.

For purposes of this summary, a Belgian resident is:

–an individual subject to Belgian personal income tax, i.e., an individual who is domiciled in Belgium or has his seat of wealth in Belgium or a person assimilated to a resident for purposes of Belgian tax law;

–a company (as defined by Belgian tax law) subject to Belgian corporate income tax, i.e., a corporate entity that has its statutory seat (unless it can be proven that the tax residence of the company is situated in a State other than Belgium), its main establishment, its administrative seat or seat of management in Belgium;

–an Organization for Financing Pensions subject to Belgian corporate income tax, i.e., a Belgian pension fund incorporated in the form of an Organization for Financing Pensions; or

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–a legal entity subject to Belgian income tax on legal entities, i.e., a legal entity other than a company subject to Belgian corporate income tax, which has its main establishment, its administrative seat or its seat of management in Belgium.

A non-resident is any person that is not a Belgian resident.

This summary is based on laws, treaties and regulatory interpretations in effect in Belgium on the date of this Form 20-F, all of which are subject to change, including changes that could have retroactive effect. Investors should appreciate that, as a result of evolutions in law or practice, the eventual tax consequences may be different from what is stated below.

Investors should consult their own advisors regarding the tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposal of the ordinary shares in the light of their particular circumstances, including the effect of any state, local or other national laws.

***Belgian taxation of dividends on ordinary shares***

For Belgian income tax purposes, the gross amount of all benefits paid on or attributed to the ordinary shares is generally treated as a dividend distribution. By way of exception, the repayment of capital carried out in accordance with the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations is not treated as a dividend distribution to the extent that such repayment is imputed to the fiscal capital. This fiscal capital includes, in principle, the actual paid-up statutory share capital and, subject to certain conditions, the paid-up issuance premiums and the contributions made in exchange for the issuance of profit sharing certificates. However, a repayment of capital which is carried out in accordance with the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations, will be deemed to be derived proportionally (i) from the fiscal capital of the Company and (ii) from certain existing taxed reserves (irrespective of whether they are incorporated into the capital) and/or of the tax-free reserves incorporated into the capital. Only the part of the capital reduction that is deemed to be paid out of the fiscal capital may, subject to certain conditions, not be considered as a dividend distribution. Such portion is determined on the basis of the ratio of the taxed reserves (except for the legal reserve up to the legal minimum and certain unavailable reserves) and the tax-free reserves incorporated into the capital (with a few exceptions) over the aggregate of such reserves and the fiscal capital.

Belgian withholding tax of 30% is normally levied on dividends, subject to such relief as may be available under applicable domestic or tax treaty provisions.

If the Company redeems its own ordinary shares, the redemption gain (i.e., the redemption proceeds after deduction of the portion of fiscal capital represented by the redeemed ordinary shares) will, in principle, be treated as a dividend subject to a Belgian withholding tax of 30%, subject to such relief as may be available under applicable domestic or tax treaty provisions. No Belgian withholding tax will be triggered if such redemption is carried out on a stock exchange and meets certain conditions.For Belgian corporate investors, the qualification as a dividend will only apply if certain events occur within the same taxable period as the redemption of the Company's own shares. If this is not the case, the gain will be treated as a capital gain on the redeemed shares.

In case of liquidation of the Company, the liquidation gain (i.e., the amount distributed in excess of the fiscal capital) will in principle be subject to Belgian withholding tax at a rate of 30%, subject to such relief as may be available under applicable domestic or tax treaty provisions.

As mentioned above, any dividends or other distributions made by the Company to shareholders owning its ordinary shares will, in principle, be subject to withholding tax in Belgium at a rate of 30%, except for shareholders which qualify for an exemption of withholding tax such as, among others, qualifying pension funds or a company qualifying as a parent company in the sense of Council Directive 2011/96/EU dated November 30, 2011 (the "Parent-Subsidiary Directive"), or that qualify for a lower withholding tax rate or an exemption by virtue of a tax treaty. Various conditions may apply, and shareholders residing in countries other than Belgium are advised to consult their local advisors regarding the tax consequences of dividends or other distributions made by the Company. Shareholders of the Company residing in countries other than Belgium may not be able to credit the amount of such withholding tax to any tax due on such dividends or other distributions in any country other than Belgium. As a result, such shareholders may be subject to double taxation in respect of such dividends or other distributions.

Belgium and the United States have concluded a double tax treaty concerning the avoidance of double taxation. The U.S.-Belgium Tax Treaty reduces the applicability of Belgian withholding tax to 15%, 5% or 0% for U.S. taxpayers, provided that the U.S. taxpayer meets the limitation of benefits conditions imposed by the U.S.-Belgium Tax Treaty. The Belgian withholding tax is generally reduced to 15% under the U.S.-Belgium Tax Treaty. The 5% withholding tax applies in the case where the U.S. shareholder is a company which holds at least 10% of the ordinary shares in the Company. A 0% Belgian withholding tax applies when the shareholder is a U.S. company which has held at least 10% of the ordinary shares

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in the Company for a period of at least 12 months ending on the date the dividend is declared, or is, subject to certain conditions, a U.S. pension fund. The U.S. shareholders are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors to determine whether they can invoke the benefits and meet the limitation of benefits conditions as imposed by the U.S.-Belgium Tax Treaty.

*<u>Belgian resident individuals</u>*

For Belgian resident individuals who acquire and hold the ordinary shares as a private investment, the Belgian dividend withholding tax fully discharges their personal income tax liability. They may nevertheless elect to report (the gross amount of) the dividends in their personal income tax return. Where such an individual opts to report them, dividends will normally be taxable at the lower of the generally applicable 30% withholding tax rate on dividends or at the progressive personal income tax rates applicable to the taxpayer's overall declared income (local surcharges will not apply). The first EUR 833 (amount applicable for income year 2025 and 2026) of reported ordinary dividend income will be exempt from Belgian tax. This exemption from Belgian tax has to be claimed by each taxpayer via their tax declaration. For the avoidance of doubt, all reported dividends are taken into account to assess whether the said maximum amount is reached. In addition, if the dividends are reported, the Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the personal income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the final personal income tax liability by at least EUR 2.50, provided that the dividend distribution does not result in a reduction in value of or a capital loss on the ordinary shares. This condition is not applicable if the individual can demonstrate that he has held the ordinary shares in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of twelve months prior to the attribution of the dividends.

For Belgian resident individuals who acquire and hold the ordinary shares for professional purposes, the Belgian withholding tax does not fully discharge their income tax liability. Dividends received must be reported by the investor and will, in such case, be taxable at the investor's personal income tax rate with the addition of local surcharges. The Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the personal income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the final personal income tax liability by at least EUR 2.50, subject to two conditions: (1) the taxpayer must own the ordinary shares in full legal ownership on the date on which the beneficiary of the dividend is identified and (2) the dividend distribution may not result in a reduction in value of or a capital loss on the ordinary shares. The latter condition is not applicable if the investor can demonstrate that he has held the full legal ownership of the ordinary shares for an uninterrupted period of twelve months prior to the attribution of the dividends.

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*<u>Belgian resident companies</u>*

<u>Corporate income tax</u>

For Belgian resident companies, the dividend withholding tax does not fully discharge the corporate income tax liability. For such companies, the gross dividend income (including the Belgian withholding tax) must be declared in the corporate income tax return and will be subject to a corporate income tax rate of 25%, unless the reduced corporate income tax rates apply. Subject to certain conditions, a reduced corporate income tax rate of 20% as of year 2020 (i.e., for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2020) applies for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (as defined by Article 1:24, §1 to §6 of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations) on the first EUR 100,000 of taxable profits.

Any Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the corporate income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the corporate income tax due, subject to two conditions: (1) the taxpayer must own the ordinary shares in full legal ownership on the date on which the beneficiary of the dividend is identified; and (2) the dividend distribution may not result in a reduction in value of or a capital loss on the ordinary shares. The latter condition is not applicable (a) if the taxpayer can demonstrate that it has held the ordinary shares in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of twelve months prior to the attribution of the dividends; or (b) if, during the said period, the ordinary shares never belonged to a taxpayer other than a resident company or a non-resident company which has, in an uninterrupted manner, invested the ordinary shares in a permanent establishment in Belgium.

If the corporate purpose of the beneficiary solely or mainly consists in managing and investing funds collected in order to pay legal or complementary pensions, the Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the corporate income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the corporate income tax due, provided that the taxpayer has held the ordinary shares in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of sixty days. This condition is not applicable if the taxpayer can demonstrate that the dividends are not connected to an arrangement or a series of arrangements ("rechtshandeling of geheel van rechtshandelingen"/"acte juridique ou un ensemble d'actes juridiques") which is not genuine ("kunstmatig"/"non authentique") and has been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main purposes of obtaining a tax credit of the Belgian dividend withholding tax.

As a general rule, Belgian resident companies can (subject to certain limitations) deduct 100% of gross dividends received from their taxable income (Dividend Received Deduction Regime), provided that at the time of a dividend payment or attribution: (1) the Belgian resident company holds the ordinary shares representing at least 10% of the share capital of the Company or a participation in the Company with an acquisition value of at least EUR 2,500,000; (2) the ordinary shares have been held or will be held in full ownership for an uninterrupted period of at least one year; and (3) the conditions relating to the taxation of the underlying distributed income, as described in Article 203 of the Belgian Income Tax Code or the "Article 203 ITC Taxation Condition" are met; and (4) the anti-abuse provision contained in Article 203, §1, 7° of the Belgian Income Tax Code is not applicable (together, the "Conditions for the application of the Dividend Received Deduction Regime"). Under certain circumstances the conditions referred to under (1) and (2) do not need to be fulfilled in order for the Dividend Received Deduction Regime to apply. As from tax year 2026, Belgian tax law provides that if the acquisition value of the shares amount to at least EUR 2,500,000 but the participation does not exceel 10% of the share capital, and the corporate shareholder does not qualify as a Small Enterprise, the shares must be recorded in the accounts as "financial fixed assets'.

The Conditions for the application of the Dividend Received Deduction Regime depend on a factual analysis, upon each dividend distribution, and for this reason the availability of this regime should be verified upon each dividend distribution.

<u>Belgian withholding tax</u>

Dividends distributed to a Belgian resident company will be exempt from Belgian withholding tax provided that the Belgian resident company holds, upon payment or attribution of the dividends, at least 10% of the share capital of the Company and such minimum participation is held or will be held during an uninterrupted period of at least one year.

In order to benefit from this exemption, the Belgian resident company must provide the Company or its paying agent at the latest upon the attribution or the payment of the dividend with a certificate confirming its qualifying status and the fact that it meets the required conditions. If the Belgian resident company holds the required minimum participation for less than one year, at the time the dividends are paid on or attributed to the ordinary shares, the Company will levy the Belgian withholding tax but will not transfer it to the Belgian Treasury provided that the Belgian resident company certifies its qualifying status, the date from which it has held such minimum participation, and its commitment to hold the minimum participation for an uninterrupted period of at least one year.

The Belgian resident company must also inform the Company or its paying agent if the one-year period has expired or if its shareholding will drop below 10% of the share capital of the Company before the end of the one-year holding period. Upon

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satisfying the one-year shareholding requirement, the dividend withholding tax which was temporarily withheld will be paid to the Belgian resident company.

Please note that the above described Dividend Received Deduction Regime and the withholding tax exemption will not be applicable to dividends which are connected to an arrangement or a series of arrangements ("rechtshandeling of geheel van rechtshandelingen"/"acte juridique ou un ensemble d'actes juridiques") for which the Belgian tax administration, taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances, has proven, unless there is evidence to the contrary, that this arrangement or this series of arrangements is not genuine ("kunstmatig"/"non authentique") and has been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main purposes of obtaining the dividend received deduction, the above dividend withholding tax exemption or one of the advantages of the Parent-Subsidiary Directive in another EU Member State. An arrangement or a series of arrangements is regarded as not genuine to the extent that they are not put into place for valid commercial reasons which reflect economic reality.

*<u>Belgian resident organizations for financing pensions</u>*

For organizations for financing pensions ("OFPs"), i.e., Belgian pension funds incorporated in the form of an OFP ("organismen voor de financiering van pensioenen"/"organismes de financement de pensions") within the meaning of Article 8 of the Belgian Act of October 27, 2006, the dividend income is generally tax exempt.

Subject to certain limitations, any Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the corporate income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the corporate income tax due.

If the corporate purpose of the beneficiary solely or mainly consists in managing and investing funds collected in order to pay legal or complementary pensions, the Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the corporate income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the corporate income tax due, provided that the taxpayer has held the ordinary shares in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of sixty days. This condition is not applicable if the taxpayer can demonstrate that the dividends are not connected to an arrangement or a series of arrangements ("rechtshandeling of geheel van rechtshandelingen"/"acte juridique ou un ensemble d'actes juridiques") which is not genuine ("kunstmatig"/"non authentique") and has been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main purposes of obtaining a tax credit of the Belgian dividend withholding tax.

*<u>Other Belgian resident legal entities subject to Belgian legal entities tax</u>*

For taxpayers subject to the Belgian income tax on legal entities, the Belgian dividend withholding tax in principle fully discharges their income tax liability.

*<u>Non-resident individuals or non-resident companies</u>*

*Non-resident income tax*

For non-resident individuals and companies, the Belgian dividend withholding tax will be the only tax on dividends in Belgium, unless the non-resident holds the ordinary shares in connection with a business conducted in Belgium through a fixed base in Belgium or a Belgian PE.

If the ordinary shares are acquired by a non-resident in connection with a fixed base or a PE in Belgium, the investor must report any dividends received, which will be taxable at the applicable non-resident personal or corporate income tax rate, as appropriate. Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against non-resident personal or corporate income tax and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the income tax due by at least EUR 2.50, and subject to two conditions: (1) the taxpayer must own the ordinary shares in full legal ownership on the date on which the beneficiary of the dividend is identified and (2) the dividend distribution may not result in a reduction in value of or a capital loss on the ordinary shares. The latter condition is not applicable if (a) the non-resident individual or the non-resident company can demonstrate that the ordinary shares were held in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of twelve months prior to the payment or attribution of the dividends or (b) with regard to non-resident companies only, if, during the said period, the ordinary shares have not belonged to a taxpayer other than a Belgian resident company or a non-resident company which has, in an uninterrupted manner, invested the ordinary shares in a Belgian PE.

Non-resident companies whose ordinary shares are invested in a Belgian PE may deduct 100% of the gross dividends received from their taxable income if, at the date the dividends are paid or attributed, the Conditions for the application of the Dividend Received Deduction Regime are met. The application of the Dividend Received Deduction Regime depends, however, on a factual analysis to be made upon each distribution and its availability should be verified upon each dividend distribution.

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Dividends distributed to non-resident individuals who do not use the ordinary shares in the exercise of a professional activity may be eligible for the tax exemption with respect to ordinary dividends in an amount of up to EUR 833 (amount applicable for income year 2025 and 2026) per year. For the avoidance of doubt, all dividends paid or attributed to such non-resident individual (and hence not only dividends paid or attributed on the ordinary shares) are taken into account to assess whether the said maximum amount is reached. Consequently, if Belgian withholding tax has been levied on dividends paid or attributed to the ordinary shares, such non-resident individual may request in its Belgian non-resident income tax return that any Belgian withholding tax levied is credited and, as the case may be, reimbursed. However, if no Belgian non-resident income tax return must be filed by the non-resident individual, any Belgian withholding tax levied could in principle be reclaimed by filing a certified, dated and signed written request addressed to the tax official of the Centre for Foreign Taxpayers ("Centrum Buitenland"/"Centre Etrangers"). Such a request must be filed no later than on December 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the relevant dividend(s) have been received, together with an affidavit confirming the non-resident individual status and certain supporting documents.

*Belgian dividend withholding tax relief for non-residents*

Under Belgian tax law, withholding tax is not due on dividends paid to a foreign pension fund which satisfies the following conditions: (i) it is a non-resident saver in the meaning of Article 227, 3° of the Belgian ITC, which implies that it has separate legal personality and fiscal residence outside of Belgium; (ii) whose corporate purpose consists solely in managing and investing funds collected in order to pay legal or complementary pensions; (iii) whose activity is limited to the investment of funds collected in the exercise of its statutory mission, without any profit making aim; (iv) which is exempt from income tax in its country of residence; and (v) except in specific circumstances, provided that it is not contractually obligated to redistribute the dividends to any ultimate beneficiary of such dividends for whom it would manage the ordinary shares, nor obligated to pay a manufactured dividend with respect to the ordinary shares under a securities borrowing transaction. The exemption will only apply if the foreign pension fund provides a certificate confirming that it is the full legal owner or usufruct holder of the ordinary shares and that the above conditions are satisfied. The foreign pension fund must then forward that certificate to the Company or its paying agent.

As mentioned above, if the corporate purpose of the beneficiary solely or mainly consists in managing and investing funds collected in order to pay legal or complementary pensions, the Belgian dividend withholding tax levied at source may be credited against the corporate income tax due and is reimbursable to the extent that it exceeds the corporate income tax due, provided that the taxpayer has held the ordinary shares in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of sixty days. This condition is not applicable if the taxpayer can demonstrate that the dividends are not connected to an arrangement or a series of arrangements ("rechtshandeling of geheel van rechtshandelingen"/"acte juridique ou un ensemble d'actes juridiques") which is not genuine ("kunstmatig"/"non authentique") and has been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main purposes of obtaining a tax credit of the Belgian dividend withholding tax.

Dividends distributed to non-resident qualifying parent companies established in a Member State of the EU or in a country with which Belgium has concluded a double tax treaty that includes a qualifying exchange of information clause will, under certain conditions, be exempt from Belgian withholding tax provided that the ordinary shares held by the non-resident company, upon payment or attribution of the dividends, amount to at least 10% of the share capital of the Company and such minimum participation is held or will be held during an uninterrupted period of at least one year.

A non-resident company qualifies as a parent company provided that (i) for companies established in a Member State of the EU, it has a legal form as listed in the annex to the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive, as amended by Directive 2003/123/EC of December 22, 2003, or, for companies established in a country with which Belgium has concluded a qualifying double tax treaty, it has a legal form similar to the ones listed in such annex (provided that, as regards the companies governed by Belgian law, the reference to a "besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid"/"société privée à responsabilité limitée", a "coöperatieve vennootschap met onbeperkte aansprakelijkheid"/"société cooperative à responsabilité illimitée" and a "gewone commanditaire vennootschap"/"société en commandite simple" should also be understood as a reference to the "besloten vennootschap"/"société à responsabilité limitée", the "coöperatieve vennootschap"/"société cooperative", and the "commanditaire vennootschap"/"société en commandite" respectively); (ii) it is considered to be a tax resident according to the tax laws of the country where it is established and the double tax treaties concluded between such country and third countries; and (iii) it is subject to corporate income tax or a similar tax without benefiting from a tax regime that derogates from the ordinary tax regime. The Company should also meet the aforementioned conditions in order for the exemption to be applicable.

To benefit from this exemption, the non-resident company must provide the Company or its paying agent at the latest upon the attribution of the dividends with a certificate confirming its qualifying status and the fact that it meets the three aforementioned conditions.

If the non-resident company holds a minimum participation for less than one year at the time the dividends are paid on or attributed to the ordinary shares, the Company must deduct the withholding tax but does not need to transfer it to the Belgian Treasury provided that the non-resident company provides the Company or its paying agent with a certificate

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confirming, in addition to its qualifying status, the date as of which it has held the ordinary shares, and its commitment to hold the ordinary shares for an uninterrupted period of at least one year. The non-resident company must also inform the Company or its paying agent when the one-year period has expired or if its shareholding drops below 10% of the Company's share capital before the end of the one-year holding period. Upon satisfying the one-year shareholding requirement, the deducted dividend withholding tax which was temporarily withheld, will be paid to the non-resident company.

Please note that the above withholding tax exemption will not be applicable to dividends which are connected to an arrangement or a series of arrangements (''rechtshandeling of geheel van rechtshandelingen''/"acte juridique ou un ensemble d'actes juridiques'') for which the Belgian tax administration, taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances, has proven, unless there is evidence to the contrary, that this arrangement or this series of arrangements is not genuine (''kunstmatig''/"non authentique'') and has been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main purposes of obtaining the dividend received deduction, the above dividend withholding tax exemption or one of the advantages of the Parent-Subsidiary Directive in another EU Member State. An arrangement or a series of arrangements is regarded as not genuine to the extent that they are not put into place for valid commercial reasons which reflect economic reality. Pursuant to recent jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice, the withholding tax exemption may even be refused if the receiving Parent Company cannot be considered as the beneficial owner of the dividends.

Dividends distributed by a Belgian company to a non-resident company will be exempt from withholding tax, provided that (i) the non-resident company is established in the European Economic Area or in a country with which Belgium has concluded a tax treaty that includes a qualifying exchange of information clause, (ii) the non-resident company is subject to corporate income tax or a similar tax without benefiting from a tax regime that derogates from the ordinary tax regime, (iii) the non-resident company does not satisfy the 10% participation threshold but has a participation in the Belgian company with an acquisition value of at least EUR 2,500,000 upon the date of payment or attribution of the dividend and which is recorded in the accounts as a financial fixed asset (unless the non-resident company would qualify as a Small Enterprise),(iv) the dividends relate to ordinary shares which are or will be held in full ownership for at least one year without interruption; and (v) the non-resident company has a legal form as listed in the annex to the Parent-Subsidiary Directive, as amended from time to time, or has a legal form similar to the ones listed in such annex (provided that, as regards the companies governed by Belgian law, the reference to a "besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid"/"société privée à responsabilité limitée", a "coöperatieve vennootschap met onbeperkte aansprakelijkheid"/"société cooperative à responsabilité illimitée" and a "gewone commanditaire vennootschap"/"société en commandite simple" should also be understood as a reference to the "besloten vennootschap"/"société à responsabilité limitée", the "coöperatieve vennootschap"/"société cooperative" and the "commanditaire vennootschap"/"société en commandite" respectively) and that is governed by the laws of another Member State of the European Economic Area ("EEA"), or by the law of a country with which Belgium has concluded a qualifying double tax treaty. This exemption applies to the extent that the withholding tax, which would have been due if this exemption did not exist, would not be creditable nor reimbursable in the hands of the non-resident company. The Company should also meet conditions (ii) and (v) in order for the exemption to be applicable. The condition that the participation should be recorded as a financial fixed asset applies for dividends distributed as of 29 July 2025.

In order to benefit from the exemption of withholding tax, the non-resident company must provide the Company or its paying agent with a certificate confirming (i) it has the above-described legal form, (ii) it is subject to corporate income tax or a similar tax without benefiting from a tax regime that deviates from the ordinary domestic tax regime, (iii) it holds a participation of less than 10% in the capital of the Company but with an acquisition value of at least EUR 2,500,000 upon the date of payment or attribution of the dividend and which is recorded in the accounts as a financial fixed asset (unless the non-resident company would qualify as a Small Enterprise), (iv) the dividends relate to ordinary shares in the Company which it has held or will hold in full legal ownership for an uninterrupted period of at least one year, (v) the extent to which it could, in principle, if this exemption did not exist, credit the levied Belgian withholding tax or obtain a reimbursement according to the legal provisions applicable on December 31 of the year preceding the year of the payment or attribution of the dividends, and (vi) its full name, legal form, address and fiscal identification number, if applicable.

Belgian dividend withholding tax is subject to such relief as may be available under applicable double tax treaty provisions. Belgium has concluded double tax treaties with more than 100 countries, reducing the dividend withholding tax rate to 20%, 15%, 10%, 5% or 0% for residents of those countries, depending on conditions related, among other things, to the size of the shareholding and certain identification formalities. Such reduction may be obtained either directly at source or through a refund of taxes withheld in excess of the applicable tax treaty rate. The U.S. – Belgium Tax Treaty provides for a reduced withholding tax or a withholding tax exemption, if certain conditions are met (see above). A claim for reimbursement of amounts withheld in excess of the rate defined by the double tax treaty (Form 276 Div-Aut) can be filed with KMO Centrum Specifieke Materies – Team 6 – Kruidtuinlaan 50, mailbox 3429, 1000 Brussels, Belgium or foreigners.team6@minfin.fed.be.

Prospective holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine whether they qualify for a reduction in withholding tax upon payment or attribution of dividends, and, if so, to understand the procedural requirements for obtaining a reduced withholding tax upon the payment of dividends or for making claims for reimbursement.

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***<u>Belgian taxation of capital gains and losses on ordinary shares</u>***

*Belgian resident individuals*

The Belgian government recently proposed a draft bill introducing a capital gains tax for private individuals and legal entitites subject to the legal entities tax (see below). Although the draft bill has not been approved yet by parliament, the minister of Finance confirmed that the capital gains tax will apply for capital gains realised as of 1 January 2026.

Below, we will discuss the Belgian tax regime for capital gains realised before and as of 1 January 2026, the expected entry into force of the capital gains tax.

<u>Belgian tax regime for capital gains realised until 31 December 2025</u>

In principle, Belgian resident individuals acquiring the ordinary shares as a private investment should not be subject to Belgian capital gains tax on a disposal of the ordinary shares until 31 December 2025, and capital losses will not be tax deductible.

Capital gains realized by a Belgian resident individual are however taxable at 33% (plus local surcharges), unless the capital gain on the ordinary shares is deemed to be realized within the scope of the normal management of private estate. Only the net capital gain will be taxed. Capital losses are, however, not tax deductible. Moreover, capital gains realized by Belgian resident individuals on the disposal of the ordinary shares to a non-resident company (or body constituted in a similar legal form), to a foreign State (or one of its political subdivisions or local authorities) or to a non-resident legal entity, in each case established outside the European Economic Area, are in principle taxable at a rate of 16.5% (plus local surcharges) if, at any time during the five years preceding the sale, the Belgian resident individual has owned, directly or indirectly, alone or with his/her spouse or with certain relatives, a substantial shareholding in the Company (i.e., a shareholding of more than 25% in the Company). Capital losses arising from such transactions are, however, not tax deductible.

<u>Capital gains realized by Belgian resident individuals in case of redemption of the ordinary shares or in case of liquidation of the Company will generally be taxable as a dividend.</u>

Belgian resident individuals who hold the ordinary shares for professional purposes are taxable at the ordinary progressive personal income tax rates (plus local surcharges) on any capital gains realized upon the disposal of the ordinary shares, except for the ordinary shares held for more than five years, which are taxable at a separate rate of, in principle, 10% (capital gains realized in the framework of the cessation of activities under certain circumstances) or 16.5% (other occasions), both plus local surcharges. Capital losses on the ordinary shares incurred by Belgian resident individuals who hold the ordinary shares for professional purposes are in principle tax deductible.

<u>Belgian tax regime for capital gains realised as of 1 January 2026</u>

Capital gains realized by a Belgian resident individual outside the scope of a professional activity and within the normal management of private estate will be taxable at a capital gains tax of 10%. The first EUR 10,000 of capital gains will be exempt from the capital gains tax. For the avoidance of doubt, all capital gains realised by the Belgian resident individual during the taxable period should be taken into account for assessing the threshold. If the Belgian resident individual did not realise a capital gain during a given taxable period or did not (fully) use the first tranche of EUR 1,000 of the threshold, the remainder of said tranche can be carried-forward for the next five years.

Moreover, only the capital gains as of 1 January 2026 will be taxable under the capital gains tax. Historic capital gains (i.e. the closing value of the stock per 31 December 2025) are exempt. In principle, the financial institution will withhold the capital gains tax. The withholding discharges the Belgian resident individual's personal income tax liability. However, if the capital gain would be tax exempt, such exemption should be requested in the personal income tax return. If the participation amounts to at least 20% of the share capital, a specific tax regime applies with progressive tax rates up to 10% for a capital gain exceeding EUR 10 million. The first tranche of EUR 1 million is also tax exempt. This threshold is assessed on a 5-year basis. However, if the capital gain would be realized on the disposal of ordinary shares to a non-resident company (or body constituted in a similar legal form), to a foreign State (or one of its political subdivisions or local authorities) or to a non-resident legal entity, in each case established outside the European Economic Area, the gain will be taxable at a rate of 16.5%.

Capital gains realized by Belgian resident individuals in case of redemption of the ordinary shares will be taxable as a dividend, if during the same taxable period, a capital loss is registered on the shares, the shares have been withdrawn or sold, or the company has been liquidated. Otherwise, the capital gain not will be taxable as a dividend, but as a capital gain on shares.

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<u>Capital gains realised in case of liquidation of the Company will, in principle, be subject to the same taxation regime as dividends.</u>

If the capital gains are realised within the scope of a professional activity or outside the normal management of private estate, the capital gain can be taxed as a professional income or a miscellaneous income (see above).

Belgian resident individuals should consult their own tax advisors to assess the impact of the new capital gains tax.

*Belgian resident companies*

Belgian resident companies are normally not subject to Belgian capital gains taxation on gains realized upon the disposal of the ordinary shares provided that the Conditions for the application of the Dividend Received Deduction Regime are met.

If one or more of the Conditions for the application of the Dividend Received Deduction Regime would not be met, any capital gain realized would be taxable at the standard corporate income tax rate of 25%, unless the reduced corporate income tax rate of 20% applies.

<u>Capital losses on the ordinary shares incurred by Belgian resident companies are as a general rule not tax deductible.</u>

Ordinary shares held in the trading portfolios of Belgian qualifying credit institutions, investment enterprises and management companies of collective investment undertakings are subject to a different regime. The capital gains on such ordinary shares are taxable at the standard corporate income tax rate of 25% unless the reduced corporate income tax rate of 20% applies, and the capital losses on such ordinary shares are tax deductible. Internal transfers to and from the trading portfolio are assimilated to a realization. Capital gains realized by Belgian resident companies in case of redemption of the ordinary shares or in case of liquidation of the Company will, in principle, be subject to the same taxation regime as dividends.

*Belgian resident organizations for financing pensions*

Capital gains and capital losses realized by OFPs within the meaning of Article 8 of the Belgian Act of October 27, 2006 upon the disposal of the ordinary shares are not to be taken into account for the determination of the taxable result of the OFPs.

*Other Belgian resident legal entities subject to Belgian legal entities tax*

Capital gains realized as of 1 January 2026 by other Belgian resident legal entities subject to Belgian legal entities tax will be subject to a capital gains tax of 10%. The first EUR 10,000 of capital gains will be exempt from the capital gains tax. For the avoidance of doubt, all capital gains realised by the Belgian legal entity during the taxable period should be taken into account for assessing the threshold. If the Belgian legal entity did not realise a capital gain during a given taxable period or did not (fully) use the first tranche of EUR 1,000 of the threshold, the remainder of said tranche can be carried-forward for the next five years. Moreover, only the capital gains as of 1 January 2026 will be taxable under the capital gains tax. Historic capital gains (capital gains realised until 31 December 2025) will be exempt.

In principle, the financial institution will withhold the capital gains tax. The withholding discharges the Belgian legal entity's income tax liability. However, if the Belgian resident entity would like to apply an exemption, the capital gain should be reported in the tax return. If the participation amounts to at least 20% of the share capital, a specific tax regime applies with progressive tax rates up to 10% for a capital gain exceeding EUR 10 million. The first tranche of EUR 1 million is also tax exempt. This threshold is assessed on a 5-year basis. However, if the capital gain would be realized on the disposal of ordinary shares to a non-resident company (or body constituted in a similar legal form), to a foreign State (or one of its political subdivisions or local authorities) or to a non-resident legal entity, in each case established outside the European Economic Area, the gain will be taxable at a rate of 16.5%.

Capital gains realized by Belgian resident legal entities in case of redemption of the ordinary shares will be taxable as a dividend, if during the same taxable period, a capital loss is registered on the shares, the shares have been withdrawn or sold, or the company has been liquidated. Otherwise, the capital gain not will be taxable as a dividend, but as a capital gain on shares.

Capital gains realized in case of liquidation of the Company will, in principle, be subject to the same taxation regime as dividends.

*Non-resident individuals or non-resident companies*

Non-resident individuals or companies are, in principle, not subject to Belgian income tax on capital gains realized upon disposal of the ordinary shares, unless the ordinary shares are held as part of a business conducted in Belgium through a fixed base in Belgium or a Belgian PE. In such a case, the same principles apply as described with regard to Belgian individuals (holding the ordinary shares for professional purposes) or Belgian companies.

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Non-resident individuals who do not use the ordinary shares for professional purposes and who have their fiscal residence in a country with which Belgium has not concluded a tax treaty, or with which Belgium has concluded a tax treaty that confers the authority to tax capital gains on the ordinary shares to Belgium, might be subject to tax in Belgium if the capital gains arise from transactions which are to be considered speculative or beyond the normal management of one's private estate or in case of disposal of a substantial participation in a Belgian company as mentioned in the tax treatment of the disposal of the ordinary shares by Belgian individuals. Such non-resident individuals might therefore be obliged to file a tax return and should consult their own tax advisor.

***<u>Annual tax on securities accounts</u>***

The law of February 17, 2021 on the introduction of an annual tax on securities accounts (the "Law of February 17, 2021") has introduced an annual tax on securities accounts into Belgian law effective as from February 26, 2021. Pursuant to the Law of February 17, 2021, a 0.15% tax is applicable to Belgian residents and non-residents who hold securities accounts with an average value, over a period of twelve consecutive months starting on October 1 and ending on September 30 of the subsequent year, higher than EUR 1,000,000. The ordinary shares are principally qualifying securities for the purposes of this tax.

The tax due is limited to 10% on the difference between the taxable amount and the aforementioned cap of EUR 1,000,000. This cap is assessed per securities account (irrespective of whether the account is held in Belgium or abroad) and involves Belgian as well as foreign securities accounts held by Belgian residents. Securities held by non-residents only fall within the scope of the annual tax on securities accounts provided they are held on securities accounts with a financial intermediary established or located in Belgium. Note that, pursuant to certain double tax treaties, Belgium has no right to tax capital. Hence, to the extent that the annual tax on securities accounts is viewed as a tax on capital within the meaning of these double tax treaties, treaty override may, subject to certain conditions, be claimed. Belgian establishments of non-residents are, however, treated as Belgian residents for the purposes of the annual tax on securities accounts, so that both Belgian and foreign securities accounts fall within the scope of this tax. A draft bill is pending to increase the tax rate to 0.30% for reference periods ending after publication of the bill. Although the bill has not yet been published, it is expected that publication will follow soon.

The annual tax on securities accounts is in principle due by the financial intermediary established or located in Belgium. Otherwise, the annual tax on securities accounts needs to be declared and is due by the holder of the securities accounts itself, unless the holder provides evidence that the annual tax on securities accounts has already been withheld, declared and paid by an intermediary which is not established or located in Belgium. In that respect, intermediaries located or established outside of Belgium could appoint an Annual Tax on Securities Accounts Representative in Belgium. Such a representative is then liable towards the Belgian Treasury ("Thesaurie"/"Trésorerie") for the annual tax on securities accounts due and for complying with certain reporting obligations in that respect. If the holder of the securities accounts itself is liable for reporting obligations (e.g., when a Belgian resident holds a securities account abroad with an average value higher than EUR 1,000,000), the tax return for the annual tax on securities accounts must be filed on July 15 of the year following the year on which the tax was calculated, at the latest, irrespective of whether the Belgian resident is an individual or a legal entity. In the latter case, the annual tax on securities accounts must be paid by the taxpayer on August 31 of the year following the year on which the tax was calculated, at the latest.

As a general rule, no annual tax on securities accounts is due provided that the average value of the securities account is less than EUR 1,000,000.

Please note that the annual tax on securities accounts contains several (specific) anti-abuse provisions aimed at remediating tax avoidance. A specific reporting obligation applies in case of conversion of a qualifying account with an average value of more than EUR 1,000,000 to a financial instrument that does not fall in scope of the annual tax on securities account or splitting such account into several accounts in order to avoid reaching the cap of EUR 1,000,000 on the relevant securities account. Such conversion or split will not be enforceable against the tax authorities, unless the taxpayer can demonstrate that the transaction is motivated by other reasons than avoiding the annual tax on securities accounts.

Investors should consult their own professional advisors in relation to the annual tax on securities accounts.

***<u>Belgian tax on stock exchange transactions</u>***

The purchase and the sale and any other acquisition or transfer for consideration of existing ordinary shares (secondary market transactions) is subject to the Belgian tax on stock exchange transactions ("taks op de beursverrichtingen"/"taxe sur les opérations de bourse") if it is (i) executed in Belgium through a professional intermediary, or (ii) deemed to be executed in Belgium, which is the case if the order is directly or indirectly made to a professional intermediary established outside of Belgium, either by private individuals with habitual residence in Belgium or by legal entities for the account of their seat or

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establishment in Belgium (both referred to as a "Belgian Investor"). The tax on stock exchange transactions is not due upon the issuance of new ordinary shares (primary market transactions).

The tax on stock exchange transactions is levied at a rate of 0.35% of the purchase price, capped at EUR 1,600 per transaction and per party.

A separate tax is due by each party to the transaction, and both taxes are collected by the professional intermediary. However, if the intermediary is established outside of Belgium, the tax will in principle be due by the Belgian Investor, unless that Belgian Investor can demonstrate that the tax has already been paid. Professional intermediaries established outside of Belgium can, subject to certain conditions and formalities, appoint a Belgian Stock Exchange Tax Representative, which will be liable for the tax on stock exchange transactions in respect of the transactions executed through the professional intermediary. If the Belgian Stock Exchange Tax Representative has paid the tax on stock exchange transactions due, the Belgian Investor will, as per the above, no longer be the debtor of the tax on stock exchange transactions.

No tax on stock exchange transactions is due on transactions entered into by the following parties, provided they are acting for their own account: (i) professional intermediaries described in Article 2.9° and 10° of the Belgian Law of August 2, 2002 on the supervision of the financial sector and financial services; (ii) insurance companies defined in Article 5 of the Belgian Law of March 13, 2016 on the status and supervision of insurance companies and reinsurance companies; (iii) pension institutions referred to in Article 2,1° of the Belgian Law of October 27, 2006 concerning the supervision of pension institutions; (iv) undertakings for collective investment; (v) regulated real estate companies; and (vi) Belgian non-residents.

***<u>Application of the Tonnage Tax Regime to the Company</u>***

The Belgian Ministry of Finance approved CMB.TECH NV's application on October 23, 2013 for beneficial tax treatment of certain of our vessel operations income. Under this Belgian tax regime, our taxable basis is determined on a lump-sum basis, Tonnage Tax Regime, an alternative way of calculating taxable income of operating qualifying ships. Taxable profits are calculated by reference to the net tonnage of the qualifying vessels a company operates, independent of the actual earnings (profit or loss) for Belgian corporate income tax purposes). This Tonnage Tax Regime was initially granted for 10 years and was renewed for an additional 10-year period in 2013. The Belgian Ruling Commission formally confirmed that the Tonnage Tax Regime applies until the end of 2023. On 16 April 2024, the Belgian Ruling Commission formally confirmed that the Company can apply the Tonnage Tax Regime as of January 1, 2024 for a period of 10 years.

Furthermore, the Belgian Ministry of Finance approved CMB.TECH BELGIUM NV's application on January 17, 2023 for beneficial tax treatment of her vessel operations income. This Tonnage Tax Regime is granted for 10 years and can be renewed for an additional 10-year period in 2033.

We cannot assure the Company will be able to continue to take advantage of these tax benefits in the future or that the Belgian Ministry of Finance will approve the Company's future applications. Changes to the tax regimes applicable to the Company, or the interpretation thereof, may impact the future net results of the Company.

***<u>Other income tax considerations</u>***

In addition to the income tax consequences discussed above, the Company may be subject to tax in one or more other jurisdictions where the Company conducts activities. The amount of any such tax imposed upon our operations may be material.

***<u>Estate and gift tax</u>***

There is no Belgian estate tax on the transfer of shares of the Company on the death of a Belgian non-resident.

Donations of shares of the Company made in Belgium may or may not be subject to gift tax depending on how the donation is carried out.

***<u>Pillar Two</u>***

On December 20, 2021, the OECD released the Pillar Two Model Rules (also referred to as the "Anti Global Base Erosion" or "GloBE" Rules). These rules are part of the Two-Pillar Solution to address the tax challenges of the digitalization of the

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economy that was agreed by 137 member jurisdictions of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ("BEPS") and endorsed by the G20 Finance Ministers and Leaders in October 2021.

Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of December 14, 2022 (the "Minimum Tax Directive") provides a common set of rules for EU Member States to implement the Pillar Two Model Rules in their national laws. The rules are intended to ensure a global minimum level of taxation of 15% for multinational enterprise groups and large-scale domestic groups in the EU. The rules will apply to multinational enterprise groups and large-scale domestic groups in the EU with combined financial revenues of more than EUR 750 million a year. They will apply to any large group, both domestic and international, with a parent company or a subsidiary situated in an EU Member State. The Minimum Tax Directive includes a common set of rules on how to calculate the 15% effective minimum tax rate. If the minimum effective rate is not imposed by the country where the parent company or the subsidiary is based, there are provisions for the EU Member State of the parent company to apply a "top-up" tax.

EU Member States had until December 31, 2023 to transpose the Minimum Tax Directive into national legislation with the rules to be applicable for fiscal years starting on or after December 31, 2023, with the exception of the Undertaxed Profit Rule ("UTPR") which will be applicable for fiscal years starting on or after December 31, 2024. Belgium has timely implemented the Minimum Tax Directive by the law of December 19, 2023. Countries outside the EU are also starting to implement the Pillar Two Model Rules as agreed by the G20/OECD Inclusive Framework on BEPS in their national laws.

Under the Pillar Two Model Rules as provided by the Minimum Tax Directive and as implemented in Belgium, the income (or loss) is calculated based on financial accounts, which provides a base that is harmonized across all jurisdictions. Certain adjustments are provided to align the financial accounts with tax purposes, including an exclusion for international shipping income and safe harbor rules. Countries may introduce domestic minimum taxes.

We have determined that the global minimum top-up tax, which is required to be paid under Pillar Two legislation, is an income tax in the scope of IAS 12. We have applied a temporary mandatory relief from deferred tax accounting for the impacts of the top-up tax and accounts for it as a current tax when it is incurred. The impact for the group was assessed and it was concluded that a limited top – up tax was applicable for 2025.

***<u>FASTER</u>***

On January 10, 2025, the Council Directive (EU) 2025/50 on faster and safer relief of excess withholding taxes ("FASTER") was published in the EU's Official Journal.

FASTER aims to simplify and standardize the procedures in order to obtain a refund of withholding tax by introducing a common EU digital tax residence certificate and two fast-track procedures complementing the existing standard refund procedure.

The Directive must be implemented into national legislation by December 31, 2028. The national rules will have to become applicable from January 1, 2030.

Investors should consult their own professional advisors in relation to FASTER.

**F.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Dividends and paying agents**

Not applicable.

**G.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Statement by experts**

Not applicable.

**H.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Documents on display**

We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act. In accordance with these requirements we file reports and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information that we and other registrants have filed electronically with the SEC. Our filings are also available on our website at https://cmb.tech. This web address is provided as an inactive textual reference only. Information contained on our website does not constitute part of this annual report.

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Shareholders may also request a copy of our filings at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at the following address: CMB.TECH NV, De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium, Telephone: +32 3 247 44 11.

**I.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Subsidiary information**

Not applicable.

**J.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Annual report to security holders**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK**

**Interest rate risk**

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates related to the variable rate of the borrowings under our secured and unsecured credit facilities. Since July 1, 2023 all amounts borrowed under the credit facilities bear interest at a rate equal to SOFR or EURIBOR plus a margin. Increasing interest rates could affect our future profitability. In certain situations, we may enter into financial instruments to reduce the risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates. A one percent increase in SOFR or EURIBOR would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 by approximately $44.6 million ($13.8 million in 2024).

**Currency risk**

We are exposed to currency risk related to our operating expenses and treasury notes expressed in euros. In 2025, about 4.8% of the total operating expenses were incurred in euros (2024: 29.6%). Revenue and financial instruments are expressed in U.S. dollars only. A 10 percent strengthening of the Euro against the dollar at December 31, 2025 would have decreased our profit or loss by $6.4 million (2024: $19.7 million). A 10 percent weakening of the euro against the dollar at December 31, 2025 would have had the equal but opposite effect.

**Credit risk**

We are exposed to credit risk from our operating activities (primarily for loans and guarantees, trade receivables and available liquidity under our credit revolving facilities) and from our financing activities, including credit risk related to undrawn portions of our facilities and deposits with banks and financial institutions. We seek to diversify the credit risk on our cash deposits by spreading the risk among various financial institutions. The cash and cash equivalents are held with bank and financial institution counterparties, which are rated A- to AA+, based on the rating agency, Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. We employ a robust risk management framework to evaluate and address customer risk effectively. Through a detailed assessment, we evaluate customers based on credit and financial risk criteria sourced from specialized providers, direct interactions and internal business intelligence, dictating various aspects of engagement such as credit exposure limits, payment terms and acceptability of indemnity letters. Management oversees categorization and risk mitigation measures, especially for higher-risk customers. Regular assessments and ongoing monitoring allow us to adapt to evolving risks, ensuring prudent business relationships.

**Market risk**

Historically, the shipping markets have been volatile due to numerous factors affecting the price, supply and demand for vessel capacity across different segments. Changes in global trade patterns, geopolitical events, regulatory developments and macroeconomic conditions can materially impact our revenues, profitability and cash flows. In the tanker market, fluctuations in demand for oil transportation over longer distances, changes in global refinery capacity and shifts in trade flows significantly influence freight rates. A substantial portion of our tanker fleet is exposed to the spot market, where volatility can have a direct impact on earnings. The container shipping market is driven by global consumer demand, port congestion, supply chain disruptions and fleet capacity. Periods of high volatility, as seen in recent years, can lead to significant swings in freight rates and vessel utilization. In the dry bulk market, earnings are influenced by demand for commodities such as iron ore, coal and grain, as well as seasonal variations and fleet supply. Market fluctuations can be exacerbated by macroeconomic conditions, trade policies and weather-related disruptions. The chemical tanker market is impacted by the production and distribution of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and biofuels. Demand is linked to industrial activity and regulatory changes, while the supply side is affected by fleet renewal and environmental regulations.

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The offshore wind market is subject to policy support for renewable energy, project financing and technological advancements. Demand for CSOVs and installation vessels is closely tied to offshore wind farm developments and construction timelines. Market risks include regulatory uncertainty, supply chain constraints and fluctuations in project execution schedules. Every increase (decrease) of $1,000 on a spot freight market (VLCC, Suezmax, Newcastlemax, coaster, container, chemical tanker and CSOV) per day would have increased (decreased) profit or loss by $43.7 million in 2025 (2024: $14.5 million).

For further information, please see Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements included herein.

**ITEM 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES**

Not applicable.

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**PART II**

**ITEM 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES**

None.

**ITEM 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS**

None.

**ITEM 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES**

**A. Disclosure of controls and procedures**

We evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2025. Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

**B. Management's annual report on internal control over financial reporting**

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act, the management of the Company is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of adequate internal controls over financial reporting for the Company. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Interpretations (collectively IFRS Accounting Standards). The Company's system of internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Management has performed an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 based on the provisions of Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"), in 2013.

As permitted by SEC guidance, management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting excluded the internal controls of Golden Ocean Group Limited, which was acquired on March 12, 2025. The operations of Golden Ocean are included in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and represented approximately 59.4% of our consolidated total assets, 41.5% of total revenues and (2.1)% of net income as of and for the year then ended.

Based on its assessment, management concluded that, excluding the internal control over financial reporting of the acquired entity described above, we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on the criteria in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO (2013).

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**C. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.**

Shareholders and Board of Directors

CMB.TECH NV

Antwerp, Belgium

**Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

We have audited CMB.TECH NV's (the "Company's") internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the "COSO criteria"). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2025, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated statement of financial position of the Company as of 31 December 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended 31 December 2025, and the related notes and our report dated 20 April 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion**

The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying "Item 15B, Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting". Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As indicated in the accompanying "Item 15B, Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting", management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Golden Ocean Group Limited, which was acquired on 12 March 2025, and which is included in the consolidated statement of financial position of the Company as of 31 December 2025, and the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Golden Ocean Group Limited constituted 59.4% of total assets as of 31 December 2025, and 41.5% and (2.1)% of revenues and net income , respectively, for the year then ended. Management did not assess the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Golden Ocean Group Limited because of the timing of the acquisition which was completed on 12 March 2025.Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Golden Ocean Group Limited.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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/s/ BDO Bedrijfsrevisoren BV

Antwerp, Belgium

20 April 2026

**D. Changes in internal control over financial reporting**

During the year ended December 31, 2025, as part of management's ongoing evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, management identified opportunities to strengthen the design of review controls over the preparation and oversight of periodic financial reporting, including interim reports. In response, management implemented the following enhancements:

–Optimization of the deployment of existing financial reporting and consolidation resources, including clarification of roles and responsibilities and the integration of the Golden Ocean finance team into the Group's financial reporting structure and processes;

–Enhancement of the period-end review and close process, including strengthened review procedures and improved documentation standards across key financial statement areas; and

–Implementation of structural improvements to support sustainable control execution, including the phased introduction of dedicated financial reporting and consolidation tools.

These enhancements were implemented during the second half of 2025 and the related controls were operating effectively as of December 31, 2025.

In connection with the acquisition of Golden Ocean Group Limited on March 12, 2025, we are in the process of integrating Golden Ocean into our operations and evaluating any associated changes to our internal control over financial reporting. While this integration is ongoing, we have implemented additional review and reconciliation procedures to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting related to Golden Ocean. Management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Golden Ocean. This entity is included in our consolidated financial statements and constituted 59.4% of total assets and 41.5% of revenues as of and for the year ended on December 31, 2025.

Other than the changes described above, there were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

**ITEM 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[RESERVED]**

**ITEM 16A. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT**

In accordance with the rules of the NYSE, the U.S. exchange on which our ordinary shares are listed, we have appointed an audit committee, referred to as the Audit and Risk Committee, whose members as of December 31, 2025, are Mr. De Brabandere, as Chair, Ms. Scheers and Mr. Molis.

Our Supervisory Board has determined that Mr. De Brabandere is an audit committee financial expert, as such term is defined under U.S. securities laws, and independent, as such term is defined under the U.S. securities laws and the NYSE rules and regulations.

**ITEM 16B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CODE OF ETHICS**

We have adopted a code of conduct that applies to our directors, officers, employees and certain persons performing similar functions. A copy of our code of conduct is available on our website at https://cmb.tech. We will also provide a hard copy of our code of conduct free of charge upon written request of a shareholder.

Our code of conduct is also filed as Exhibit 11.1 to this annual report.

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Shareholders may also request a copy of our code of conduct at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at the following address:

CMB.TECH NV, De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium.

Telephone: +32 3 247 44 11

**ITEM 16C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES**

In accordance with the provisions mentioned in Article 27 of our CAA, the Company's independent auditor is appointed by the general shareholders' meeting for a renewable period of three years.

Our principal accountants for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 were BDO Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/SRL (BDO) - BDO Réviseurs d'Entreprises (PCAOB ID: 1432), located at Da Vincilaan 9 E.6, Zaventem, B1930, Belgium.

The following table sets forth the fees related to audit, tax and other services provided by BDO.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in U.S. dollars)** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Audit fees | 2795143 | 2090730 |
| Audit-related fees | 13842 | 3478 |
| Taxation fees |  |  |
| All other fees |  |  |
| **Total** | **2808985** | **2094208** |

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**Audit fees**

Audit fees are fees billed for the audit of our annual financial statements or for services that are normally provided by our independent audit firms in connection with our statutory and regulatory filings and engagements (as applicable) services that provide assurance on the fair presentation of financial statements and generally encompass the following specific elements:

–an audit opinion on our consolidated financial statements;

–an audit opinion on the statutory financial statements of individual companies within our consolidated group of companies, where legally required;

–a review opinion on interim financial statements; and

–in general, any opinion assigned to the statutory auditor by local legislation or regulations.

The 2025 audit fees cover the cost of legally required review procedures relating to dividend distributions in Q2, Q3 and Q4, as well as different contributions in kind for subsidiaries. Regarding the Golden Ocean acquisition, work was carried out on forms F-3 and F-4, as well as on Golden Ocean's business combination and opening balance sheet.

The 2024 audit fees include fees for the legally required review procedures with regard to the third-quarter interim dividend which is related to one of its subsidiaries as well as the contributions in kind for four of its subsidiaries. Additionally, they include the audit of the opening balance sheet of CMB.TECH Enterprises following its acquisition, regulatory required related party procedures regarding the sale of five Suezmax vessels, agreed upon procedures on European Market Infrastructure Regulation ("EMIR")reporting, and the preliminary assessment in view of the first year of sustainability reporting.

**Audit-related fees**

Audit-related fees are fees not included in audit fees for assurance or other related work traditionally provided to us by our independent external audit firms in their role as statutory auditors and which are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements.

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These services are related to an Agreed upon Procedures engagement on the written statement of CMB.TECH NV on the job creation and preservation commitments pursuant to article 22/2, 7° of the Flemish Region Act of February 6, 2004, as amended, supplemented or extended from time to time, for CMB.TECH in the context of the Company's compliance with the Flemish Government Decree of April 15, 2009, as amended, supplemented or extended from time to time, in respect of the guarantee agreement of December 19, 2025.

The fee also includes an ISRS 4400 Agreed upon Procedures engagement in connection with the grants awarded to Ammonia Carrier AS from Enova and an engagement for the audit of the Local Actual Business Spending as shown in the accompanying Statement of Actual Business Spending of Golden Ocean Shipping Co Pte. Ltd. under the Maritime Sector Incentive.

**Taxation fees**

No fees were incurred in relation to tax services in 2025 and 2024.

**All other fees**

The Group did not incur any other fees in 2025 and 2024.

The Supervisory Board has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures in compliance with paragraph (c) (7)(i) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X that require the approval of each of the additional audit and non-audit related services to be provided by the appointed auditor under such engagement by the Company. The Supervisory Board approved all services provided by our principal auditors in 2025 and 2024 were approved by the Supervisory Board pursuant to the pre-approval policy.

**ITEM 16D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXEMPTIONS FROM LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES**

None.

**ITEM 16E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASES**

None.

**ITEM 16F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16G.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

Pursuant to an exception for foreign private issuers, we, as a company incorporated in Belgium, are not required to comply with certain of the corporate governance practices required to be followed by U.S. companies under the NYSE listing standards and are allowed to follow home country practice in lieu of such requirements. Set forth below is a list of the significant differences between our current or potential corporate governance practices and NYSE listing standards applicable to listed U.S. companies.

*Independence of Directors* 

The NYSE requires that a U.S. listed company maintain a majority of independent directors. Our Supervisory Board currently consists of six members. The NYSE and Belgian law have different "independence" standards with respect to a company's directors. Under NYSE listing rules, our Supervisory Board has determined that each of Mr. De Brabandere, Mr. Molis, Mr. Steen, Mr. Bøe, Ms. Scheers and Ms. Janssens is independent. Under Belgian law, our Supervisory Board has determined that each of Ms. Janssens, Mr. Molis, Mr Steen and Ms. Scheers is independent.

*Executive sessions* 

The NYSE requires that Supervisory Board Members meet regularly in executive sessions without presence of the Management Board. The NYSE also requires that all independent directors meet in an executive session at least once a year. As permitted under Belgian law, closed sessions of our Supervisory Board may comprise both independent and non-independent Supervisory Board members.

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*Compensation Committee and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee* 

The NYSE requires that a listed U.S. company has a compensation committee and a nominating/corporate governance committee of independent directors. The Company's Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee, as well as the Remuneration Committee, currently consist entirely of independent members under NYSE standards. In accordance with Belgian corporate law and corporate governance standards, both Committees must at all times maintain a majority of independent members (in accordance with Belgian independence standards).

*Audit committee* 

The NYSE requires, among other things, that a listed U.S. company has an audit committee comprised of a minimum of three directors, who are all independent. Under Belgian law, our Audit and Risk Committee need not be comprised of three entirely independent members, but it must at all times count among its members at least one independent member (in accordance with Belgian independence standards).

Although we are not required to do so under the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act, our Audit and Risk Committee is currently comprised of three independent members in accordance with the Exchange Act and NYSE rules.

*Corporate governance guidelines* 

The NYSE requires U.S. companies to adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines. The guidelines must address, among other things: director qualification standards, director responsibilities, director access to management and independent advisers, director compensation, director orientation and continuing education, management succession and an annual performance evaluation. We are not required to adopt such guidelines, but we have adopted a corporate governance charter in compliance with Belgian law requirements.

*Shareholder approval of securities issuances* 

The NYSE requires that a listed U.S. company obtain the approval of its shareholders prior to issuances of securities under certain circumstances. In lieu of this requirement, we have elected to follow applicable practices under the laws of Belgium for authorizing issuances of securities.

*Proxies* 

As a foreign private issuer, we are not required to solicit proxies or provide proxy statements in connection with meetings of the Company's shareholders as required by U.S. companies under the NYSE listing rules and regulations. As provided in our Coordinated Articles of Association, the designation of a proxy holder by a shareholder will occur as stated in the convening notice for the respective meeting of shareholders. The Supervisory Board of the Company may decide on the form of the proxies and may stipulate that the same be deposited at the place it indicates, within the period it fixes and that no other forms will be accepted.

Information about our corporate governance practices may also be found on our website, https://cmb.tech, in the section "Investors" under "Corporate Governance." The information contained on our website does not form a part of this annual report.

*Clawback Policy*

On December, 5, 2023, we adopted a policy regarding the recovery of erroneously awarded compensation ("Clawback Policy") in accordance with the applicable rules of the NYSE and Section 10D and Rule 10D-1 of the Exchange Act, as amended. In the event we are required to prepare an accounting restatement due to material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirements under U.S. securities laws or otherwise erroneous data, or if we determine there has been a significant misconduct that causes material financial, operational or reputational harm, we shall be entitled to recover a portion or all of any incentive-based compensation provided to certain executives who, during a three-year period preceding the date on which an accounting restatement is required, received incentive compensation based on the erroneous financial data that exceeds the amount of incentive-based compensation the executive would have received based on the restatement. Our Supervisory Board administers our Clawback Policy and has discretion, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations, to determine how to seek recovery. Our "Clawback Policy" is filed as Exhibit 4.46 to this annual report.

**ITEM 16H.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE**

Not applicable.

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**ITEM 16I. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

Not applicable.

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**ITEM 16J. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;INSIDER TRADING DISCLOSURE**

We have adopted insider trading policies and procedures governing the purchase, sale and other dispositions of our

securities by directors, senior management and employees that are reasonably designed to promote compliance with

applicable insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any applicable listing standards.

The "Insider Trading Policy - Dealing Code" is filed as Exhibit 11.2 to this annual report.

**ITEM 16K. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CYBERSECURITY**

We are actively working towards establishing ourselves as a trustworthy resilient shipping organization giving high priority to cybersecurity. Throughout 2025, the heightened awareness on cybersecurity matters within the Company has been instrumental in identifying and addressing critical cybersecurity challenges both onshore and offshore.

The evolving threat landscape, the broadening attack surface, and the ongoing commitment to transparency necessitate active collaboration with our strategic partners. Together, we are dedicated to securing and fortifying a reliable information security data platform that prioritizes data security. This commitment aligns seamlessly with our enhanced cybersecurity and data protection policy, inclusive of comprehensive mitigation measures and a meticulously incident response plan. We conduct regular risk assessments for both operational technology and information technology ("IT") systems, implementing corresponding mitigating actions.

Our IT organization continually monitors for threats using a variety of tools, processes and third-party auditing. A dedicated Chief Information Security Officer role is in place since 2024 to ensure continuous attention on this. Next to that, a third party organization has installed a "Security Information and Event Management" / "Security Operations Center" to monitor and respond security incidents.

When threats are identified, our Computer Security Incident Response Team is activated to contain, eradicate and recover from the incident swiftly and methodically.

We place a strong emphasis on the continuous training of shore-based personnel, crew and contractors in cybersecurity protocols. Regular updates are designed to ensure that our team remains well-versed in the latest developments. Additionally, cybersecurity awareness training sessions and exercises are conducted for both onshore and onboard personnel with an emphasis on all kinds of phishing techniques.

Our fleet endeavors to be at the forefront of adopting secure technologies. Collaborating closely with service and product vendors is pivotal in validating real-world, standards-based cybersecurity capabilities that effectively address business needs onboard. Our goal is to introduce advanced cybersecurity measures and secure infrastructure that not only inspire technological innovation but also foster the growth of our fleet.

We attempt to achieve our cybersecurity goals through:

**Practical cybersecurity:**

–Implementation of standards-based, cost-effective, repeatable and scalable cybersecurity solutions to secure data and digital infrastructure.

**Cyber compliance:**

–Employing methods and tools to ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices and regulatory frameworks.

**Vulnerability scans :** 

–To enhance our cybersecurity posture, we have also incorporated regular vulnerability scans into our cybersecurity strategy.

–These scans play a pivotal role in identifying and addressing potential weaknesses, contributing to the overall resilience of our systems and data protection measures.

–This proactive approach ensures that our cybersecurity initiatives remain adaptive and responsive to the evolving threat landscape.

**Centralized management and monitoring:**

–Implementing a remote management and monitoring platform to gain a comprehensive overview of the fleet.

–Providing secure, monitored and recorded remote access to all IT infrastructure, including vessel assets, all user endpoint devices and other active network components.

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**Commitment to cybersecurity audit of the IT landscape by external partner**

–On a yearly basis, a cybersecurity audit is planned, including a vulnerability scan on year one and a Penetration testing (better known as PEN testing) on year two.

–We routinely coordinate with auditors and other third-party partners, to help ensure our systems are evaluated and held to the utmost security standards. The outcome of these sessions results in policy and procedure updates to prevent and resolve cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner.

**Advanced antivirus and Endpoint Detection and Response ("EDR"):**

–We have deployed an EDR solution for continuous monitoring and response to advanced threats on all endpoints in or connecting to the CMB.TECH IT landscape. An escalation matrix to action critical and high impact incidents is put in place to ensure consistent coverage and actioning of these incidents.

–Establishing centralized dashboards for on-shore and off-shore visibility into endpoint security status and alerts.

**Governance on cybersecurity strategy, continuous improvement and incident response**

–An overview of cybersecurity incidents, detailing what the criticality is of the incident, who is involved, what is involved, and what is being done to mitigate all risks associated with the incident, is to be provided at our IT Steering Committee meetings. Based on critical incidents reported, plans for measures to avoid these incidents from happening in the future are decided on the IT Steering Committee and follow up on implementation is done in subsequent IT Steering Committees.

–Cybersecurity incidents classified as critical and having financial impact are communicated immediately to all members of the IT Steering Committee by our Chief Information and Security Officer ("CISO").

–Within our IT organization, a monthly meeting is held to review all aspects of cybersecurity. Discussion topics include, but are not limited to, current or recent incidents, upcoming threats, review of software and hardware vulnerabilities, upcoming policy and procedure changes and recommendations from third party partners are a few examples of topics discussed.

Members of the IT Steering Committee include:

–include all members of the Management Board;

–our Internal Audit team;

–Operations Director;

–Technical Director;

–Chief Technology Officer ("CTO");

–our Head of Accounting;

–our Heads of business;

–and our Head of IT.

Our Head of IT is responsible for assessing and managing all risks from cybersecurity threats, assisted by the CISO reporting to the Head of IT. Our CISO is qualified to assess all risks from cybersecurity threats.

All detected cybersecurity incidents in 2025 were resolved in an efficient manner. Due to the swift and methodical actions taken by the IT Organization, external security operations partners and other relevant stakeholders, there were no material adverse effects on the Company's business, strategies or visions.

We continually strive to advance and adapt to the evolving world of cybersecurity so that we may resolve any future cybersecurity incidents using improved techniques and processes.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to fortifying its cybersecurity posture, embracing technological advancements, and fostering a secure environment for its maritime and land-based operations.

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**PART III**

**ITEM 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

See "Item 18. Financial Statements".

**ITEM 18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

The financial statements, together with the report of BDO Bedrijfsrevisoren - BDO Réviseurs d'enterprises thereon, are set forth on page F-2 and are filed as a part of this annual report.

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 **ITEM 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXHIBITS**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 1.1 | <u>[Coordinated Articles of Association (amended as of August 20, 2025) (2)](aoa2025.htm)</u>  |
| 2.1 | <u>[Form of Ordinary Share Certificate (1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604481/000119312514396494/d718227dex41.htm)</u> |
| 2.2 | <u>[Description of Securities (1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604481/000160448122000006/a2-2exhibit2021.htm)</u> |
| 4.1 | <u>[$1,400.0 Million Bridge Facilities Agreement, dated March 4, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1029145/000091957425001904/d11619721_ex99-f.htm)</u> |
| 8.1 | <u>[List of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates](a8-1exhibit2025.htm)</u> |
| 11.1 | <u>[Code of Conduct (2)](a2025codeofbusiness.htm)</u> |
| 11.2 | <u>[I](a2025dealingcode2025.htm)[nsider Trading Policy - Dealing Code (2)](a2025dealingcode2025.htm)</u> |
| 12.1 | <u>[Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer](a12-1exhibit2025.htm)</u> |
| 12.2 | <u>[Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer](a12-2exhibit2025.htm)</u> |
| 13.1 | <u>[Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350](a13-1exhibit2025.htm)</u> |
| 13.2 | <u>[Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350](a13-2exhibit2025.htm)</u> |
| 15.1 | <u>[Consent of independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (BDO)](exhibit151-bdoconsent.htm)</u> |
| 15.2 | <u>[C](exhibit152-skconsent.htm)[onsent of Seward & Kissel LLP](exhibit152-skconsent.htm)</u> |
| 97.1 | <u>[C](clawback2025.htm)[lawback Policy (2)](clawback2025.htm)</u> |
| 101 | Inline Interactive Data Files |

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(1)Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and incorporated by reference herein.

(2)Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 and incorporated by reference herein.

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**SIGNATURES**

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

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| | **CMB.TECH NV** | **CMB.TECH NV** |
| | By: | /s/ Ludovic Saverys |
| | | Name: Ludovic Saverys<br>Title: Chief Financial Officer |
| Date: April 20, 2026 |  |  |

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**INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

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| | **<u>Page</u>** |
| <u>[Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - BDO](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_433)</u> | <u>F-[2](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_433)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_439)[5](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_439)[and 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_439)</u>4 | <u>F-[4](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_439)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the years ended December 31, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_442)[5](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_442)[, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_442)[4](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_442)[and 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_442)</u>3 | <u>F-[6](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_442)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_445)[5](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_445)[, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_445)[4](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_445)[and 20](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_445)</u>23 | <u>F-[7](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_445)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_448)[5](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_448)[, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_448)[4](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_448)[and 20](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_448)</u>23 | <u>F-[8](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_448)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_451)[5](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_451)[, 202](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_451)[4](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_451)[and 20](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_451)</u>23 | <u>F-[10](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_451)</u> |
| <u>[Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_454)</u> | <u>F-[12](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_454)</u> |

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| <u>[Table of contents](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_10)</u> | **CMB.TECH NV** |

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

Shareholders and Board of Directors

CMB.TECH NV

Antwerp, Belgium

**Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of CMB.TECH NV (the "Company") as of 31 December 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended 31 December 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at 31 December 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended 31 December 2025, in conformity with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated 20 April 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion**

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Critical Audit Matters**

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matters does not alter in any way our

opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

*Assessment of impairment indicators for vessels in the Marine division*

As discussed in Note 1 and Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements, at each reporting date, the Company evaluates the carrying value of vessels for impairment at the level of the cash generating unit (CGU), by identifying events or changes in circumstances that indicate the carrying value of these CGUs may not be recoverable. The Company did not identify impairment indicators for its CGUs included in the Marine division as of 31 December 2025.

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We identified the assessment of the potential impairment indicators over the carrying value of vessels included in the Marine division as a critical audit matter. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the net carrying value of vessels in the Marine division (vessels and assets under construction) amounts to $7.062 million representing 84% of the Company's total assets. The Company's evaluation of the existence of impairment indicators considers both internal and external data, such as vessel and raw materials supply and demand trends, and changes in the extent and manner in which vessels are expected to be used. The assessment of these potential indicators on each CGU requires a high degree of auditor judgment. This is due to the existence of unobservable information and the unpredictability of global macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions affecting freight rates over the CGU's useful life. The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the internal control related to the assessment of the existence of internal and external impairment indicators; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We evaluated the information and assumptions used by the Company in its assessment of the existence of impairment indicators by comparing information such as vessel and raw materials supply and demand trends, and changes in the extent and manner in which vessels are expected to be used, to historical information, external third-party information such as brokers' valuation reports and other industry data as well as to internal data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We audited the accuracy and completeness of the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

*Business combination with Golden Ocean Group Limited*

As described in note 25 to the consolidated financial statements, on 4 March 2025, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement with Hemen Holdings Limited (Hemen) to purchase all of Hemen's 81,363,730 common shares of Golden Ocean Group Limited (Golden Ocean) at a purchase price of $14.49 per common share. Following the closing of the Share Purchase on 12 March 2025, CMB.TECH held 40.8% of Golden Ocean's outstanding common shares. As of that date, the acquisition is accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method in accordance with IFRS 3, with CMB.TECH as the accounting acquirer.

We identified the business combination with Golden Ocean as a critical audit matter because of the significance of the impact of the transaction on the consolidated financial statements, the amount of required auditor effort and the significant judgement involved in determining the date of obtaining control in accordance with IFRS 10. In particular, the Company initially acquired an equity interest of 40.8% and concluded de facto control was obtained through voting rights, as CMB.TECH held significantly more voting rights than any other shareholder or organized group of shareholders based on observed voting patterns at the three most recent shareholder meetings. In addition, the bylaws stated that any question proposed for consideration at a shareholder meeting only needed a simple majority of votes. The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the internal control related to management's process over the business combination;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We analyzed the terms and conditions in the share purchase agreement and assessed the accounting treatment of the consideration transferred and the assets and liabilities acquired in accordance with IFRS 3 and IFRS 10;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We corroborated the judgement on the determination of the date of control with supporting evidence on voting patterns in the three most recent shareholder meetings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We audited the accuracy and completeness of the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

/s/ BDO Bedrijfsrevisoren BV

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2023.

Antwerp, Belgium

20 April 2026

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**Consolidated Statement of Financial Position**

*(in thousands of USD)*

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| **ASSETS** | | |
| ***Non-current assets*** | | |
| Vessels (Note 8) | 6323773 | 2617484 |
| Assets under construction (Note 8) | 738298 | 628405 |
| Right-of-use assets (Note 8) | 4847 | 1910 |
| Other tangible assets (Note 8) | 23981 | 21628 |
| Prepayments (Note 8) | 1075 | 1657 |
| Intangible assets (Note 9) | 12710 | 16187 |
| Goodwill (Note 9) | 177022 |  |
| Receivables (Note 11) | 97116 | 75076 |
| Investments (Note 26) | 111346 | 61806 |
| Deferred tax assets (Note 10) | 2850 | 10074 |
| **Total non-current assets** | **7493018** | **3434227** |
| ***Current assets*** |  |  |
| Inventory (Note 12) | 77175 | 26500 |
| Trade and other receivables (Note 13) | 320843 | 235883 |
| Current tax assets | 4912 | 3984 |
| Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) | 146529 | 38869 |
|  | **549459** | **305236** |
| Non-current assets held for sale (Note 3) | 363097 | 165583 |
| **Total current assets** | **912556** | **470819** |
| **TOTAL ASSETS** | **8405574** | **3905046** |
| **EQUITY and LIABILITIES** |  |  |
| ***Equity*** |  |  |
| Share capital (Note 15) | 343440 | 239148 |
| Share premium (Note 15) | 1817557 | 460486 |
| Translation reserve | 9502 | (2045) |
| Hedging reserve (Note 15) | 90 | 2145 |
| Treasury shares (Note 15) | (284508) | (284508) |
| Retained earnings | 737239 | 777098 |
| **Equity attributable to owners of the Company** | **2623320** | **1192324** |
| ***Non-current liabilities*** |  |  |
| Bank loans (Note 17) | 2839590 | 1450869 |
| Other notes (Note 17) |  | 198887 |
| Other borrowings (Note 17) | 1876795 | 667361 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 17) | 3368 | 1451 |
| Other payables (Note 18) | 20 |  |
| Employee benefits | 1180 | 1060 |
| Deferred tax liabilities (Note 10) | 485 | 438 |
| **Total non-current liabilities** | **4721438** | **2320066** |
| ***Current liabilities*** |  |  |
| Trade and other payables (Note 18) | 222492 | 79591 |
| Current tax liabilities | 8288 | 9104 |
| Bank loans (Note 17) | 351170 | 201937 |

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**Consolidated Statement of Financial Position**

*(in thousands of USD)*

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| Other notes (Note 17) | 203287 | 3733 |
| Other borrowings (Note 17) | 273898 | 95724 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 17) | 1681 | 2293 |
| Provisions (Note 21) |  | 274 |
| **Total current liabilities** | **1060816** | **392656** |
| **TOTAL EQUITY and LIABILITIES** | **8405574** | **3905046** |

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*The accompanying notes on page F-12 to F-106 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.*

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**Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss**

*(in thousands of USD except per share amounts)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2025 | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2024 | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2023 |
| ***Shipping income*** |  |  |  |
| Revenue (Note 4) | 1666080 | 940246 | 1235127 |
| Gains on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets (Note 8) | 192568 | 635019 | 372444 |
| Other operating income (Note 4) | 29756 | 50660 | 23316 |
| **Total shipping income** | **1888404** | **1625925** | **1630887** |
| ***Operating expenses*** |  |  |  |
| Raw materials and consumables | (10265) | (3735) |  |
| Voyage expenses and commissions (Note 5) | (362155) | (174310) | (142090) |
| Vessel operating expenses (Note 5) | (420409) | (199646) | (231033) |
| Charter hire expenses  | (3124) | (138) | (4500) |
| Loss on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets (Note 8) | (4) | (2) |  |
| Depreciation tangible assets (Note 8) | (384684) | (163148) | (219428) |
| Amortisation intangible assets (Note 9) | (3284) | (2881) | (1612) |
| Impairment losses (Note 8) | (5354) | (1847) |  |
| General and administrative expenses (Note 5) | (141975) | (77766) | (62532) |
| **Total operating expenses** | **(1331254)** | **(623473)** | **(661195)** |
| **RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES** | **557150** | **1002452** | **969692** |
| Finance income (Note 6) | 22876 | 38689 | 67168 |
| Finance expenses (Note 6) | (429817) | (169339) | (171897) |
| **Net finance expenses** | **(406941)** | **(130650)** | **(104729)** |
| Share of profit (loss) of equity accounted investees (net of income tax) (Note 26) | (882) | 920 | (927) |
| **PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX** | 149327 | 872722 | 864036 |
| Income tax benefit (expense) (Note 7) | (10185) | (1893) | (6009) |
| **PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD** | 139142 | 870829 | 858027 |
| ***Attributable to:*** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owners of the company | 160696 | 870829 | 858027 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interest | (21554) |  |  |
| Basic earnings per share (Note 16) | 0.70 | 4.44 | 4.25 |
| Diluted earnings per share (Note 16) | 0.70 | 4.44 | 4.25 |
| Weighted average number of shares (basic) (Note 16) | 229443392 | 196041579 | 201901743 |
| Weighted average number of shares (diluted) (Note 16) | 229443392 | 196041579 | 201901743 |

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*The accompanying notes on page F-12 to F-106 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.*

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**Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income**

*(in thousands of USD)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2025 | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2024 | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2023 |
| **Profit/(loss) for the period** | **139142** | **870829** | **858027** |
| **Other comprehensive income (expense), net of tax** |  |  |  |
| *Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss:* |  |  |  |
| Remeasurements of the defined benefit liability (asset) | 88 | 200 | (116) |
| *Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:* |  |  |  |
| Foreign currency translation differences (Note 6) | 11547 | (2280) | 259 |
| Cash flow hedges - effective portion of changes in fair value (Note 15) | (2055) | 1005 | (6164) |
| Cash flow hedges - recycling into P&L |  |  | (25749) |
| **Other comprehensive income (expense), net of tax** | **9580** | **(1075)** | **(31770)** |
| **Total comprehensive income (expense) for the period** | **148722** | **869754** | **826257** |
| **Attributable to:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owners of the company | 170276 | 869754 | 826257 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interest | (21554) |  |  |

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*The accompanying notes on page F-12 to F-106 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.*

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**Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity**

*(in thousands of USD)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Share capital | Share premium | Translation reserve | Hedging reserve | Treasury shares | Retained earnings | **Total equity** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2023** | **239148** | **1678336** | **(24)** | **33053** | **(163024)** | **385976** | **2173465** |
| Profit (loss) for the period |  |  |  |  |  | 858027 | **858027** |
| Total other comprehensive income / (expense) |  |  | 259 | (31913) |  | (116) | **(31770)** |
| **Total comprehensive income / (expense)** | **—** | **—** | **259** | **(31913)** | **—** | **857911** | **826257** |
| **Transactions with owners of the company** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends to equity holders |  | (211807) |  |  |  | (434487) | **(646294)** |
| Treasury shares delivered in respect of share-based payment plans |  |  |  |  | 5429 |  | **5429** |
| Equity-settled share-based payment |  |  |  |  |  | (1484) | **(1484)** |
| **Total transactions with owners** | **—** | **(211807)** | **—** | **—** | **5429** | **(435971)** | **(642349)** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2023** | **239148** | **1466529** | **235** | **1140** | **(157595)** | **807916** | **2357373** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | **239148** | **1466529** | **235** | **1140** | **(157595)** | **807916** | **2357373** |
| Profit (loss) for the period |  |  |  |  |  | 870829 | **870829** |
| Total other comprehensive income / (expense) |  |  | (2280) | 1005 |  | 200 | **(1075)** |
| **Total comprehensive income / (expense)** | **—** | **—** | **(2280)** | **1005** | **—** | **871029** | **869754** |
| **Transactions with owners of the company** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Business Combination (Note 25) |  |  |  |  |  | (796970) | **(796970)** |
| Dividends to equity holders (Note 15) |  | (1006043) |  |  |  | (104877) | **(1110920)** |
| Treasury shares acquired |  |  |  |  | (126913) |  | **(126913)** |
| **Total transactions with owners** | **—** | **(1006043)** | **—** | **—** | **(126913)** | **(901847)** | **(2034803)** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **239148** | **460486** | **(2045)** | **2145** | **(284508)** | **777098** | **1192324** |

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**Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Continued)**

*(in thousands of USD)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Share capital | Share premium | Translation reserve | Hedging reserve | Treasury shares | Retained earnings | **Equity attributable to owners of the Company** | Non-controlling interest | **Total equity** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | **239148** | **460486** | **(2045)** | **2145** | **(284508)** | **777098** | **1192324** | **—** | **1192324** |
| Profit (loss) for the period |  |  |  |  |  | 160696 | **160696** | (21554) | **139142** |
| Total other comprehensive income / (expense) |  |  | 11547 | (2055) |  | 88 | **9580** |  | **9580** |
| **Total comprehensive income / (expense)** | **—** | **—** | **11547** | **(2055)** | **—** | **160784** | **170276** | **(21554)** | **148722** |
| **Transactions with owners of the company** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Business combination - Initial purchase (Note 25) |  |  |  |  |  |  | **—** | 1453575 | **1453575** |
| Business combination - Subsequent purchases (Note 25) |  |  |  |  |  | 72726 | **72726** | (209792) | **(137066)** |
| Merger (Note 25) | 104292 | 1357071 |  |  |  | (244352) | **1217011** | (1217011) | **—** |
| Dividends to equity holders (Note 15) |  |  |  |  |  | (29017) | **(29017)** |  | **(29017)** |
| Dividends to non-controlling interest (Note 15) |  |  |  |  |  |  | **—** | (5218) | **(5218)** |
| **Total transactions with owners** | **104292** | **1357071** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(200643)** | **1260720** | **21554** | **1282274** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **343440** | **1817557** | **9502** | **90** | **(284508)** | **737239** | **2623320** | **—** | **2623320** |

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*The accompanying notes on page F-12 to F-106 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.*

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**Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows**

*(in thousands of USD)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2025 | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2024 | Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2023 |
| **Cash flows from operating activities** |  |  |  |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 139142 | 870829 | 858027 |
| **Adjustments for:** | **618492** | **(355549)** | **(40034)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation of tangible assets (Note 8) | 384684 | 163148 | 219428 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortisation of intangible assets (Note 9) | 3284 | 2881 | 1612 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment losses (Note 8) | 5354 | 1847 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provisions | (274) | (325) | (295) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax (benefits)/expenses (Note 7) | 10185 | 1893 | 6009 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share of (profit)/loss of equity-accounted investees, net of tax (Note 26) | 882 | (920) | 927 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net finance expenses (Note 6) | 406941 | 130650 | 104729 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gain)/loss on disposal of assets (Note 8) | (192564) | (635017) | (372444) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gain)/loss on disposal of subsidiaries (Note 24) |  | (19706) |  |
| **Changes in working capital requirements** | **7264** | **39307** | **105881** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in cash guarantees (Note 11) | (8986) | (46869) | 12234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in inventory (Note 12) | (13263) | 5197 | 19132 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in trade receivables (Note 13) | 38631 | 95930 | 43036 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in accrued income (Note 13) | (17957) | 7410 | (2286) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in deferred charges and fulfillment costs (Note 13) | (7110) | (6065) | 2096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other receivables (Note 11 and 13) | 30230 | 3317 | 1163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in trade payables (Note 18) | 34687 | (14867) | 17336 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in accrued payroll (Note 18) | 4155 | (94) | 603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in accrued expenses (Note 18) | (37031) | (18999) | 8686 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in deferred income (Note 18) | 19280 | 6602 | (187) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other payables (Note 18) | (35438) | 7758 | 263 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in provisions for employee benefits | 66 | (13) | 3805 |
| Income taxes paid during the period | (4657) | (4549) | (6675) |
| Interest paid (Note 6 and 19) | (323115) | (109136) | (130375) |
| Interest received (Note 6 and 13) | 6414 | 17112 | 50556 |
| **Net cash from operating activities** | **443540** | **458014** | **837380** |
| Acquisition of vessels and vessels under construction (Note 8) | (1026068) | (1114907) | (337195) |
| Proceeds from the sale of vessels (Note 8) | 509817 | 1718862 | 1206636 |
| Acquisition of other tangible assets (Note 8) | (3741) | (5022) | (1407) |
| Acquisition of intangible assets (Note 9) | (1503) | (1541) | (60) |
| Proceeds from the sale of other (in)tangible assets (Note 8) | 860 | 2000 |  |
| Loans from (to) related parties (Note 26) | (3403) | (4485) |  |
| Net cash on deconsolidation / sale of subsidiaries |  | 822 |  |
| Investments in other companies (Note 26) |  | (45000) |  |
| Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired (Note 24 and 25) | (1098897) | (1152620) |  |
| Repayment of loans from related parties |  | (79930) |  |
| Lease payments received from finance leases | 1263 | 1591 | 1706 |
| Dividends from other investments (Note 26) | 9876 | 1050 |  |
| **Net cash from (used in) investing activities** | **(1611796)** | **(679180)** | **869680** |
| Purchase of treasury shares (Note 15) |  | (126913) |  |
| Proceeds from borrowings (Note 17) | 6469027 | 2722525 | 2694127 |
| Repayment of borrowings (Note 17) | (4237099) | (1177328) | (2933724) |
| Repayment of commercial paper (Note 17) | (221304) | (357171) | (458272) |
| Repayment of sale and leaseback (Note 17) | (379423) | (54299) | (96006) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities (Note 17) | (121881) | (33879) | (21942) |
| Transaction costs related to issue of loans and borrowings (Note 17) | (74394) | (19223) | (14530) |
| Dividends paid (Note 15) | (20157) | (1126683) | (630540) |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interest (Note 25) | (137066) |  |  |
| **Net cash from (used in) financing activities** | **1277704** | **(172971)** | **(1460887)** |
| **Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents** | **109448** | **(394137)** | **246173** |

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**Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows**

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| Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period (Note 14) | 38869 | 429370 | 179929 |
| Effect of changes in exchange rates | (1788) | 3636 | 3268 |
| **Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (Note 14)** | **146529** | **38869** | **429370** |

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*The accompanying notes on page F-12 to F-106 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.*

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025**

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| <u>[Note 1 - Material accounting policies](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_457)</u> |
| <u>[Note 2 - Segment reporting](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_463)</u> |
| <u>[Note 3 - Assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinued operations](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_469)</u> |
| <u>[Note 4 - Revenue and other operating income](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_472)</u> |
| <u>[Note 5 - Expenses for shipping activities and other expenses from operating activities](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_475)</u> |
| <u>[Note 6 - Net finance expenses](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_478)</u> |
| <u>[Note 7 - Income tax benefit (expense)](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_481)</u> |
| <u>[Note 8 - Property, plant and equipment](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_484)</u> |
| <u>[Note 9 - Intangible assets and goodwill](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_487)</u> |
| <u>[Note 10 - Deferred tax assets and liabilities](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_490)</u> |
| <u>[Note 11 - Non-current receivables](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_493)</u> |
| <u>[Note 12 - Inventory](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_496)</u> |
| <u>[Note 13 - Trade and other receivables - current](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_499)</u> |
| <u>[Note 14 - Cash and cash equivalents](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_502)</u> |
| <u>[Note 15 - Equity](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_505)</u> |
| <u>[Note 16 - Earnings per share](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_511)</u> |
| <u>[Note 17 - Interest-bearing loans and borrowings](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_514)</u> |
| <u>[Note 18 - Trade and other payables](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_523)</u> |
| <u>[Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_526)</u> |
| <u>[Note 20 - Leases](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_529)</u> |
| <u>[Note 21 - Provisions and contingencies](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_532)</u> |
| <u>[Note 22 - Related parties](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_535)</u> |
| <u>[Note 23 - Share-based payment arrangements](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_541)</u> |
| <u>[Note 24 - Group entities](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_547)</u> |
| <u>[Note 25 - Business Combination](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_550)</u> |
| <u>[Note 26 - Investments](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_553)</u> |
| <u>[Note 27 - Major exchange rates](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_559)</u> |
| <u>[Note 28 - Subsequent events](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_562)</u> |

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**<u>Note 1 - Material accounting policies</u>**

**1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting entity**

CMB.TECH NV (the "Company") is a company domiciled in Belgium. The address of the Company's registered office is De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. The consolidated financial statements of the Company comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") and the Group's interests in associates and joint ventures.

CMB.TECH is one of the largest listed, diversified and future-proof maritime groups in the world with about 250 seagoing vessels (including newbuildings): dry bulk carriers, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels and offshore energy vessels. The Group develops low-carbon solutions across all our divisions and also offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through its own production or third-party producers. CMB.TECH also works on developing hydrogen-powered industrial applications like trucks, locomotives and straddle carriers.

The Company was incorporated under the laws of Belgium on June 26, 2003, and grew out of three companies that had a strong presence in the shipping industry; Compagnie Maritime Belge NV, or CMB, formed in 1895, Compagnie Nationale de Navigation SA, or CNN, formed in 1938, and Ceres Hellenic formed in 1950. The Company started doing business under the name "Euronav" in 1989 when it was initially formed as the international tanker subsidiary of CNN. Euronav NV merged in 2018 with Gener8 Maritime, Inc, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Euronav NV. On October 9, 2023, the Company announced that its two reference shareholders CMB NV and Frontline plc/Famatown Finance Ltd. reached an agreement. The agreement comprised that CMB acquired Frontline's 26.12% stake in the Company, Frontline acquired 24 VLCC tankers from the Euronav fleet and the Company's pending arbitration action against Frontline and affiliates was settled. At the end of 2023, Euronav NV and CMB NV entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% shares in CMB.TECH Enterprises. On February 7, 2024, Euronav held a Special Meeting of Shareholders in which the acquisition was approved. On October 1, 2024, the name change of Euronav NV to CMB.TECH NV, which was approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Euronav NV on July 2, 2024, became effective. The Company changed its corporate name to reflect its new strategy focusing on fleet diversification and decarbonization.

**2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basis of accounting**

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Interpretations (collectively IFRS Accounting Standards).

Changes in accounting policies are described in policy 6. All accounting policies have been consistently applied for all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements unless disclosed otherwise.

The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Supervisory Board on April 20, 2026.

**3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basis of measurement**

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statement of financial position:

• Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value

• Non-current assets held for sale are recognized at fair value less cost of disposal if it is lower than their carrying amount

• Investments: equity instruments are measured at fair value

**4.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Functional and presentation currency**

The consolidated financial statements are presented in USD, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. All financial information presented in USD has been rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated.

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**5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use of estimates and judgements**

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group's accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.

The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which are the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

**A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Judgements**

Information about judgments made in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effects on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statement is included in the following notes:

• Note 3 - Assets held for sale and discontinued operations

• Note 8 - Impairment of vessels

• Note 9 - Impairment of goodwill

• Note 11 - Oceania cash security deposit: accounted as long term asset

• Note 17 - Sale and leaseback: accounted for as a sale or a financing transaction

• Note 25 - Business combination Golden Ocean Group Limited: control assessment

**B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assumptions and estimation uncertainties**

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts in the next financial years is included in the following notes:

• Accounting policy 11.5 - Depreciation policy: The Group reviewed the residual value of its vessels, an accounting estimate, in accordance with its accounting policy. The Group considered its continued focus on sustainability, recent trends of the steel industry and the direction of the industry moving forward. Specifically, the Group considered the steel industry's commitment to be carbon neutral in 2050 and the impact of this on scrap steel.

Scrap steel is easily recoverable and infinitely recyclable and all scenarios leading to carbon neutrality in 2050 are likely to lead to an increased consumption of scrap steel. Further, the use of scrap steel to produce finished products instead of metal ore results in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

The recycling of steel scrap obtained from end-of-life vessels also helps reduce air and water pollution. Steel scrap from end-of-life products can be recycled back into new steel products with potentially a very low CO2 footprint. This indicates that there will likely be a continuous need for scrap steel and, given the limited availability of scrap steel, this in turn should have a positive impact on the price of steel.

The costs of recycling a vessel with due respect for the environment and the safety of the workers in specialized yards is challenging to forecast as regulations and good industry practice leading to self-regulation can dramatically change over time. As a result, the Group has continued to apply a residual value estimate for its vessels equal to the lightweight tonnage of each vessel multiplied by a forecast scrap value per ton less supplemental costs such as repositioning the vessel, commissions and preparation fees, and after consideration of the impact of (changes in) worldwide recycling regulations (EU regulation versus other) and developments. The scrap value per ton is estimated by taking into consideration the historical four-year scrap market rate average, taking into account any significant impact of (changes in) worldwide recycling regulations (EU regulation versus other) and developments, which is updated annually.

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Based on the annual re-assessment of the residual value, there is no change in residual value as of December 31, 2025.

• Note 8 - Impairment test of vessels: key assumptions underlying the recoverable amount and in particular forecasted TCE, discount rates and residual value.

• Note 9 - Goodwill impairment: key assumptions underlying the recoverable amount.

• Note 10 - Measurement of deferred tax assets: availability of future taxable profit against which deductible temporary differences and tax losses carried forward can be utilized.

• Note 21 Provisions and contingencies - Arbitration proceedings related to the vessel Oceania.

***Measurement of fair values***

A number of the Group's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.

When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible. Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows.

*• Level 1:* quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• *Level 2:* inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e.as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

• *Level 3:* inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorized in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

The Group recognizes transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.

Further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair values is included in the following notes:

• Note 3 - Assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinued operations;

• Note 9 - Goodwill

• Note 19 - Financial instruments

**6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in material accounting policies**

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

During the current financial period, the Group has adopted all the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB and as adopted by the European Union and effective for the accounting year starting on January 1, 2025. The Group has not applied any new IFRS requirements that are not yet effective as per December 31, 2025.

The following new Standards, Interpretations and Amendments issued by the IASB and the IFRIC, and as adopted by the European Union, are effective for the financial period:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lack of exchangeability (Amendment to IAS 21 *The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates*).

The adoption of these new standards and amendments did not have a material impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.

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**7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basis of Consolidation**

**7.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Business combinations**

The Group accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method when the acquired set of activities and assets meets the definition of a business and control is transferred to the Group (see Note 25). The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. In determining whether a particular set of activities and assets is a business, the Group assesses whether the set of assets and activities acquired includes, at a minimum, an input and substantive process and whether the acquired set has the ability to produce outputs. The Group has an option to apply a 'concentration test' that permits a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set of activities and assets is not a business. The optional concentration test is met if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets.

Following the closing of the Share Purchase on March 12, 2025, CMB.TECH held 40.8% of Golden Ocean's outstanding common shares. The combination of CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean is accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting under the provisions of IFRS 3, "Business Combinations", with CMB.TECH as the accounting acquirer under this guidance. The subsequent acquisitions of Golden Ocean shares as well as the merger are accounted for as a step acquisition of the non-controlling interest to equity on the basis of IFRS 10.B96.

The Company entered on February 7, 2024 into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in CMB.TECH Enterprises which was a transaction under common control for which the Company has chosen to apply book value accounting. The Company has opted to apply the book values of CMB.TECH Enterprises as included in CMB's IFRS consolidated financial statements.

**7.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interests in equity-accounted investees**

Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. They are recognized initially at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income (OCI) of equity-accounted investees, until the date on which significant influence or joint control ceases.

Interests in joint ventures include any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group's investment in those joint ventures and include unsecured shareholder loans for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future, which, therefore, are an extension of the Group's investment in those joint ventures. The Group's share of losses that exceeds its investment is applied to the carrying amount of those loans. After the Group's interest is reduced to zero, a liability is recognized to the extent that the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to fund the joint ventures' operations or has made payments on their behalf.

**8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency**

**8.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency transactions**

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to USD at the foreign exchange rate applicable at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated to USD at the foreign exchange rate applicable at that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are generally recognized in profit or loss. However, foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the following items are recognized in OCI:

• a financial liability designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation to the extent that the hedge is effective; and

• qualifying cash flow hedges to the extent that the hedges are effective.

**8.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign operations**

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to USD at exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to USD at rates approximating the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

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Foreign currency differences are recognized directly in equity (Translation reserve). When a foreign operation is disposed of, in part or in full, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to profit or loss.

**9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial instruments**

**9.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-derivative financial assets**

**Classification and subsequent measurement**

On initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured at: amortized cost; FVOCI - debt investment; FVOCI - equity instrument; or FVTPL. The classification of financial assets under IFRS 9 is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics.

A financial asset is measured at amortized cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:

• it is held within a business model whose objectives is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and

• its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

The investments in other companies are measured at fair value recognised through profit or loss. For level 3 fair values an annual assessment is carried out if there are no other indications of significant changes during the year.

**9.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-derivative financial liabilities**

**Classification and subsequent measurement**

Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortized cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is classified as held-for-trading, it is derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognized in profit or loss.

Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss. Any gains or loss on derecognition is also recognized

in profit or loss.

Liabilities in sale and leaseback agreements assessed as not being a sale are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the fair value of the assets transferred at the end of the lease term or if the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise the purchase option, if applicable.

For vessels classified as held for sale for which a memorandum of agreement has been signed as of the reporting date, the related borrowings are classified as current liabilities, as the Group expects to settle the debt through the proceeds from the sale of the vessel within twelve months from the reporting date.

Any changes in the financial liabilities from remeasurement are recognized through profit or loss.

**Derecognition**

The Group derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, canceled or expired. The Group also derecognizes a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognized at fair value.

Non-derivative financial liabilities comprise loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts, and trade and other payables. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.

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**9.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative financial instruments**

**Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting**

The Group from time to time may enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to market fluctuations, foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational, financing and investment activities.

Derivatives are initially measured at fair value; attributable transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are remeasured at fair value and changes therein are generally recognized in profit or loss.

The Group ensures that hedge accounting relationships are aligned with its risk management objectives and strategy and apply a more qualitative and forward looking approach in assessing hedge effectiveness. On initial designation of the derivative as hedging instrument, the Group formally documents the economic relationship between the hedging instrument(s) and hedged item(s), including the risk management objective(s) and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The Group also documents the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship and makes an assessment whether the hedging instruments are expected to be "highly effective" in offsetting the changes in the cash flows of the respective hedged items during the period for which the hedge is designated.

On an ongoing basis, the Group assesses whether the hedge relationship continues and is expected to continue to remain highly effective using retrospective and prospective quantitative and qualitative analysis.

**Cash flow hedges**

When a derivative is designated as the hedging instrument in a hedge of the variability in cash flows attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction that could affect profit or loss, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in OCI and presented in the hedging reserve in equity. The amount recognized in OCI is removed and included in profit or loss in the same period as the hedged cash flows affect profit or loss under the same line item in the statement of profit or loss as the hedged item. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

The Group designates only the change in fair value of the spot element of forward exchange contracts as the hedging instrument in cash flow hedging relationships. The change in fair value of the forward element of forward exchange contracts (forward points) is separately accounted for as a cost of hedging and recognized in a costs of hedging reserve within equity.

If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated, exercised, or the designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. When hedge accounting for cash flow hedges is discontinued, the amount that has been accumulated in the hedging reserve remains in equity until, for a hedge of a transaction resulting in the recognition of a non-financial item, it is included in the non-financial item's cost on its initial recognition or, for other cash flow hedges, it is reclassified to profit or loss in the same period or periods as the hedged expected future cash flows affect profit or loss.

If the hedged future cash flows are no longer expected to occur, then the balance in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.

**9.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share capital**

**Ordinary share capital**

Ordinary share capital is classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

**Repurchase of share capital**

When share capital recognized as equity is repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, including directly attributable costs, net of any tax effects, is recognized as a deduction from equity. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and presented in the reserve for own shares. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is presented in retained earnings.

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**10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets**

Intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, refer to accounting policy 11.

The cost of an intangible asset acquired in a separate acquisition is the cash paid or the fair value of any other consideration given.

Amortization is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets from the date they are available for use. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

• Internally generated intangible assets:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 years

• Software:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 - 5 years

• Customer contracts (service component of the FSO customer contracts):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 years

Amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed on a yearly basis and adjusted if appropriate.

Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually at year-end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

**11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vessels, property, plant and equipment**

**11.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owned assets**

Vessels and items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses, refer to accounting policy 12. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of assets includes the following:

• The cost of materials and direct labor;

• Any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use;

• When the Group has an obligation to remove the asset or restore the site, an estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located; and

• Capitalized borrowing costs.

Where an item of property, plant and equipment comprises major components having different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment, refer to accounting policy 11.6.

Gains and losses on disposal of a vessel or of another item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the net proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of the vessel or the item of property, plant and equipment and are recognized in profit or loss.

For the sale of vessels, transfer of control usually occurs upon delivery of the vessel to the new owner.

**11.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets under construction**

Assets under construction, especially newbuilding vessels, are accounted for in accordance with the stage of completion of the newbuilding contract. Typical stages of completion are the milestones that are usually part of a newbuilding contract: signing or receipt of refund guarantee, steel cutting, keel laying, launching and delivery. All stages of completion are guaranteed by a refund guarantee provided by the shipyard.

**11.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subsequent expenditure** 

Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the item of property, plant and equipment and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. All other expenditure is recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss as an expense as incurred.

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**11.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowing costs** 

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of the cost of that asset.

**11.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation** 

Depreciation is charged to the consolidated statement of profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of vessels and items of property, plant and equipment. The right-of-use asset is depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the end of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the Group by the end of the lease term or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group will exercise a purchase option. In that case the right-of-use asset will be depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset, which is determined on the basis of that of property and equipment (refer to accounting policy 17).

Vessels and items of property, plant and equipment are depreciated from the date that they are available for use. Internally constructed assets are depreciated from the date that the assets are completed and ready for use.

The estimated useful lives of significant items of property, plant and equipment are as follows:

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| - | FSO/FPSO | 30 years |
| - | CSOV's | 25 years |
| - | CTV's | 15 years |
| - | plant and equipment | 5 - 20 years |
| - | fixtures and fittings | 5 - 10 years |
| - | other tangible assets | 3 - 20 years |
| - | dry-docking | 2.5 - 5 years |

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The useful life of the FSOs have been assessed as 30 years due to the extension for ten years of the time charter contract in direct continuation of their current contractual service, or until July 21, 2032 and September 21, 2032 respectively. The end of the useful economic life of the FSO vessels was set equal to the contract end date or approximately 30 years since build date.

As explained in policy 5.B., management re-assesses on a yearly basis the residual value of its fleet. During 2025, each vessel's residual value was equal to the product of its lightweight tonnage and an estimated net scrap rate of:

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| - | crude oil tanker | 460/LDT |
| - | chemical tanker | 470/LDT |
| - | dry bulk | 460/LDT |
| - | container | 480/LDT |

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The same applies to sale and leaseback agreements of the Group. In accordance with IFRS, these transactions were not accounted for as a sale but CMB.TECH as seller-lessee will continue to recognize the transferred assets. The Company has a purchase obligation or purchase option at the end of the contract. The vessels will be depreciated to the end of its useful life using the same residual value as other vessels in the fleet.

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at year-end and adjusted if appropriate.

**11.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dry-docking – component approach** 

Where an item of property, plant and equipment comprises major components having different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. Costs associated with routine repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred including routine maintenance performed whilst the vessel is in dry-dock. Components installed during dry-dock with a useful life of more than 1 year are depreciated over their estimated useful-life.

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**12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment**

**12.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-financial assets** 

The carrying amounts of the Group's non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets (refer to accounting policy 19), inventory and contract assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated.

**Vessels**

The Group analyzes the following internal and external indicators to assess whether vessels might be impaired:

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the obsolescence or physical damage of an asset;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;significant changes in the extent or manner in which vessels are (or are expected to be) used that have (or will have) an adverse effect on the entity;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;plans to dispose of assets before the previously expected date of disposal;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;indications that the performance of a CGU is, or will be, worse than expected;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;significant increases in cash flows for acquiring, operating or maintaining vessels that are significantly higher than originally budgeted;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;net cash flows or operating profits that are lower than originally budgeted;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;net cash outflows or operating losses;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;market capitalization significantly below net asset value for a prolonged period of time;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a significant and unexpected decline in market value of vessels;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;significant adverse effects in the technological, market, economic, legal and regulatory environment, including but not limited to, vessel and crude oil supply and demand trends;

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;increases in market interest rates.

The Group defines its CGU for vessels as a single vessel, unless such vessel is operated in a pool, in which case such vessel, together with the other vessels in the pool, are collectively treated as a CGU.

When events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset or CGU might not be recovered, the Group performs an impairment test whereby the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is compared to its recoverable amount, which is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less cost to sell. For assessing value in use, assumptions are made regarding forecast charter rates, using the weighted average of past and ongoing shipping cycles including management judgment for the ongoing cycle and for the weighting factors applied, the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), the useful life of the vessels and a residual value. After careful consideration of the trends in the shipping industry, management considers it is appropriate to use as a residual value of the vessels an amount equal to the lightweight tonnage of the vessel, multiplied by the market price of scrap per ton, less disposal costs such as repositioning the vessel, commissions and preparation fees, and after consideration of the impact of (changes in) worldwide recycling regulations (EU regulation versus other) and developments.

The market scrap value per ton is estimated by taking into consideration the historical four-year scrap market rate average, taking into account any significant impact of (changes in) worldwide recycling regulations (EU regulation versus other) and developments, which is updated annually at year-end.

Although management believes that its process to determine the assumptions used to evaluate the carrying amount of the assets, when required, is reasonable and appropriate, such assumptions are subject to judgment. Management is assessing continuously the resilience of its projections to the business cycles that can be observed in the market, and concluded that a business cycle approach provides a better long-term view of the dynamics at play in the industry. By defining a shipping cycle from peak to peak over the last 20 years and including management's expectation of the completion of the current cycle, management is better able to capture the full length of a business cycle while also giving more weight to recent and current market experience.

**13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets held for sale**

Non-current assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use are classified as held for sale. Immediately before classification as held for sale, the assets, or components of a disposal group, are remeasured in accordance with the Group's accounting policies. Thereafter generally the assets or disposal group are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less cost of disposal. Any impairment loss on a disposal group is allocated first to goodwill, and then to the remaining assets and liabilities on a pro rata basis, except that no loss is allocated to inventories, financial assets, deferred tax assets, employee benefit assets or investment property, which continue to be measured in accordance with the Group's accounting policies. Impairment losses

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on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains and losses on remeasurement are recognized in profit or loss. Gains are not recognized in excess of any cumulative impairment loss.

Once classified as held for sale, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are no longer amortized or depreciated,

and any equity-accounted investee is no longer equity accounted.

**14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory**

The inventory on board of our vessels is accounted for on a first-in, first-out basis. No write down is needed as long as the freight market remains robust offsetting potential higher weighted average consumption costs of the bunker oil consumed from that inventory.

Bunkers delivered to vessels operating in the TI Pool and Stolt Pool, are sold to the TI Pool and Stolt Pool and bunkers on board of these pooled vessels are shown as trade and other receivables.

Lubricant oils are included in inventory. Bunker expenses and consumed lubricants are recognized in profit or loss upon consumption.

Inventories of spare parts, raw materials and trucks are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of inventories is based on the first-in first-out principle, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.

**15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue**

**15.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pool revenues**

Aggregated revenue recognized on a daily basis from vessels operating on voyage charters in the spot market and on contract of affreightment within the pool is converted into an aggregated net revenue amount by subtracting aggregated voyage expenses (such as fuel and port charges) from gross voyage revenue. These aggregated net revenues are combined with aggregated floating time charter revenues to determine aggregated pool Time Charter Equivalent revenue (TCE). Aggregated pool TCE revenue is then allocated to pool partners in accordance with the allocated pool points earned for each vessel that recognizes each vessel's earnings capacity based on its cargo, capacity, speed and fuel consumption performance and actual on hire days. The TCE revenue earned by our vessels operated in the pools is equal to the pool point rating of the vessels multiplied by time on hire, as reported by the pool manager.

TI administration fees are subtracted from the net pool revenues.

**15.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time - and bareboat charters**

As a lessor, the Group leases out some of its vessels under time charters and bareboat charters, refer to accounting policy 17.2.

**15.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spot voyages**

Voyage revenue is recognized over time for spot charters on a load-to-discharge basis. Progress is determined based on time elapsed. Voyage expenses are expensed as incurred unless they are incurred between the date on which the contract was concluded and the next load port. They are then capitalized if they qualify as fulfillment costs and if they are expected to be recovered.

When our vessels cannot start or continue performing its obligation due to other factors such as port delays, a demurrage is paid. The applicable demurrage rate is stipulated in the contract. Demurrage which occurs at the discharge port is recognized as incurred. As demurrage is often a commercial discussion between the Company and the charterer, the outcome and total compensation received for the delay is not always certain. As such, the Company only recognizes the revenue which is highly probable to be received. No revenue is recognized if the collection of the consideration is not highly probable. The amount of revenue recognized is estimated based on historical data. The Group updates its estimate on an annual basis.

**16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain and losses on disposal of vessels**

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In view of their importance the Group reports gains and losses on the sale of vessels as a separate line item in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. For the sale of vessels, transfer of control usually occurs upon delivery of the vessel to the new owner.

**17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leases**

**17.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a lessee**

After lease commencement, the Group measures the right-of-use asset using a cost model, namely at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method, refer to accounting policy 11.5. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The Group determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from various external financing sources (e.g. World office yield rate) and makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of the lease and type of the asset leased or by calculating the weighted average of the cost of secured debt and unsecured debt.

Lease and non-lease components in the contracts are separated.

The interest expense component of lease liabilities is recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss using the effective interest rate method.

*Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets*

The Group has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value assets and short-term leases, including IT equipment. The Group recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

**17.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a lessor**

When the Group acts as a lessor, it determines at lease inception whether each lease is a finance or operating lease.

To classify each lease, the Group makes an overall assessment of whether the lease transfers substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset. If this is the case, then the lease is a finance lease; if not, then it is an operating lease. As part of this assessment, the Group considers certain indicators such as whether the lease is for the major part of the economic life of the asset.

If the lease qualifies as an operating lease, e.g. time charter out, the leased asset remains on the balance sheet of the lessor and continues being depreciated. The adoption of IFRS 16 requires the Group to separate the lease and non-lease component in the contract, with the lease component qualified as operating lease and the non-lease component accounted for under IFRS 15. The Group recognizes lease payments received under operating leases as income on a straight-line basis over the lease term as part of 'revenue' (refer to accounting policy 15.2.). Payments related to service component made under operating leases are also recognized in the income statement over the term of the lease.

**18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finance income and finance cost**

Net financing costs comprise interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest rate method, interest receivable on funds invested, dividend income, foreign exchange gains and losses, and gains and losses on hedging instruments that are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss (refer to accounting policy 8).

The 'effective interest rate' is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument to:

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the gross carrying amount of the financial asset; or

• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the amortized cost of the financial liability.

In calculating interest income and expense, the effective interest rate is applied to the gross carrying amount of the asset (when the asset is not credit-impaired) or to the amortized cost of the liability.

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Interest income is recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss as it accrues, taking into account the effective yield on the asset. Dividend income is recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss on the date that the dividend is declared.

**19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax**

In application of an IFRIC agenda decision on IAS 12 Income taxes, tonnage tax is not accounted for as income taxes in accordance with IAS 12 and is not presented as part of income tax expense in the income statement but is shown as an administrative expense under the heading Other operating expenses. In accordance with IFRIC 23 the Group assesses whether there is any uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments.

**20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Segment reporting**

An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group's other components (see Note 2).

**21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statement of cashflows**

Judgement is applied in determining the presentation of borrowings associated with capital expenditure where payments may be made directly by lenders to suppliers. Management assesses whether the Group controls the related cash flows when determining whether the transaction is presented in the statement of cash flows or disclosed as a non-cash transaction.

**22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New standards and interpretations not yet adopted**

The Group elected not to early adopt the following new Standards, Interpretations and Amendments, which have been issued by the IASB and the IFRIC but are not yet effective as per December 31, 2025 and/or not yet adopted by the European Union as per December 31, 2025 and for which the impact might be relevant:

• IFRS 18 *Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements*

IFRS 18 will replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and applies for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The new standard introduces the following key new requirements:

◦ Entities are required to classify all income and expenses into five categories in the statement of profit or loss, namely the operating, investing, financing, discontinued operations and income tax categories. Entities are also required to present a newly-defined operating profit subtotal. Entities' net profit will not change.

◦ Management defined performance measures (MPMs) are disclosed in a single note in the financial statements.

◦ Enhanced guidance is provided on how to group information in the financial statements.

In addition, all entities are required to use the operating profit subtotal as the starting point for the statement of cash flows when presenting operating cash flows under the indirect method.

The Group is still in the process of assessing the impact of the new accounting standard, particularly with respect to the structure of the Group's statement of profit or loss, the statement of cash flows and the additional disclosures required for MPMs. The Group is also assessing the impact on how information is grouped in the financial statements, including for items currently labelled as 'other'.

The following new and amended accounting standards are not expected to have a material impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements:

• *Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments* (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7);

• *Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity* (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7); and

• *Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11*.

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**<u>Note 2 - Segment reporting</u>**

The Group distinguishes three divisions: the Marine division, the H2 Infra division and the H2 Industry division. These three divisions operate in different markets and eight operating segments are identified.

• Marine: the Marine division is the largest division in the Group. It builds, owns, operates and designs a wide range of low and zero-carbon ships and features a fleet with vessels such as Crew Transfer Vessels, ferries, Commissioning Service Operations Vessels and tugboats, alongside large bulk carriers, container ships, chemical and crude oil tankers. The Marine division consists of 6 operating segments: Euronav, Bocimar, Delphis, Bochem, Windcat, and Port vessels. Each segment builds, owns, operates and designs a wide range of conventional vessels and low carbon vessels. Euronav is the oil tanker brand, engaged in the marine transportation and storage of crude oil. Bocimar owns and operates bulkers. Delphis specializes in medium-sized container ships. Bochem is an owner and operator of chemical tankers. Windcat is a provider of crew transfer services to the offshore wind industry. Port vessels are vessels to decarbonize maritime activities in and around port areas.

• H2 Infra: the H2 Infra division is developing and securing the green molecule supply. The Company integrates and manages key technology and infrastructure for the production and distribution of green hydrogen and ammonia.

• H2 Industry: H2 Industry is a provider of scalable dual-fuel industrial applications. Its proven combustion technology enables the company to develop heavy-duty hydrogen-powered applications.

Although not all operating segments meet the definition of a reportable segment in IFRS 8, the Group voluntarily discloses the related information since reported in this way to the CODM.

The segment profit or loss figures and key assets as set out below are presented to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) and the Management Board on at least a quarterly basis to help the key decision makers in evaluating the respective segments. Following the acquisition of CMB.TECH Enterprises in February 2024, the markets in which the Group operates have expanded. Consequently, the Group has decided to update its segment reporting to reflect these changes. Additionally, please note that the Floating Storage Units (FSOs) have been incorporated into the Euronav segment under the Euronav brand name.

Following the acquisition of Golden Ocean in 2025, Golden Ocean has been incorporated into the Bocimar segment. Even though Golden Ocean has material business activities and is currently reporting separately, management reviews performance at the combined dry bulk level as the activities, risks, customers, and economic characteristics are identical. Presenting both under Bocimar therefore provides the most accurate and consistent view of the Group's dry bulk activities.

The Group has one client in the Marine division that represented more than 10% of the Marine division's total revenue in 2025 (2024: two clients which represented 8% (of which one is on time charter contract), in 2023 one client which represented 6% (time charter contract). All the other clients represent less than 7% of total revenues of the Marine division.

The Group's internal organizational and management structure does not distinguish any geographical segments.

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**Consolidated statement of financial position**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **H2 Infra** | **H2 Industry** | **Less: Elimina-tions** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** | **Bocimar** | **Delphis** | **Bochem** | **Windcat** | **Port vessels** | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Vessels | 1121450 | 4518624 | 210530 | 276374 | 196542 | 253 | 6323773 |  |  |  | 6323773 |
| Assets under construction | 191168 | 319806 | 5147 | 62112 | 160065 |  | 738298 |  |  |  | 738298 |
| Right-of-use assets | 456 | 3462 |  |  | 412 |  | 4330 | 171 | 346 |  | 4847 |
| Other tangible assets | 396 |  |  |  | 257 | 11939 | 12592 | 9270 | 2119 |  | 23981 |
| Prepayments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1075 |  | 1075 |
| Intangible assets | 10955 |  |  |  |  | 1500 | 12455 |  | 255 |  | 12710 |
| Goodwill |  | 177022 |  |  |  |  | 177022 |  |  |  | 177022 |
| Receivables | 51764 | 5678 |  |  | 10283 | 28962 | 96687 | 254 | 175 |  | 97116 |
| Investments at fair value | 45001 | 44825 |  |  |  |  | 89826 |  |  |  | 89826 |
| Investments in equity accounted investees |  | 6870 |  |  | 3464 | 236 | 10570 | 10088 | 862 |  | 21520 |
| Deferred tax assets | 493 |  |  |  |  | 2357 | 2850 |  |  |  | 2850 |
| **Total non-current assets** | ***1421683*** | ***5076287*** | ***215677*** | ***338486*** | ***371023*** | ***45247*** | **7468403** | **19783** | **4832** | **—** | **7493018** |
| **Total current assets** | ***553226*** | ***1438681*** | ***13259*** | ***9229*** | ***53292*** | ***554141*** | **2621828** | **3991** | **13363** | **(1726626)** | **912556** |
| **LIABILITIES** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Bank and other loans | 1036213 | 1475661 | 61770 | 23585 | 235123 | 7238 | 2839590 |  |  |  | 2839590 |
| Other borrowings | 124956 | 1598175 | 76031 | 77633 |  | 9434 | 1886229 |  |  | (9434) | 1876795 |
| Lease liabilities | 407 | 2285 |  |  | 261 |  | 2953 | 151 | 264 |  | 3368 |
| Other payables | 20 |  |  |  |  |  | 20 |  |  |  | 20 |
| Employee benefits | 1180 |  |  |  |  |  | 1180 |  |  |  | 1180 |
| Deferred tax liabilities |  |  |  |  | 28 |  | 28 |  | 457 |  | 485 |
| **Total non-current liabilities** | ***1162776*** | ***3076121*** | ***137801*** | ***101218*** | ***235412*** | ***16672*** | **4730000** | **151** | **721** | **(9434)** | **4721438** |
| **Total current liabilities** | ***1688947*** | ***812681*** | ***31533*** | ***239687*** | ***161416*** | ***(166947)*** | **2767317** | **4889** | **5802** | **(1717192)** | **1060816** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **H2 Infra** | **H2 Industry** | **Less: Elimina-tions** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** | **Bocimar** | **Delphis** | **Bochem** | **Windcat** | **Port vessels** | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Vessels | 1456324 | 648600 | 220935 | 244259 | 47023 | 343 | 2617484 |  |  |  | 2617484 |
| Assets under construction | 129332 | 272292 | 4055 | 26217 | 189706 | 6803 | 628405 |  |  |  | 628405 |
| Right-of-use assets | 761 |  |  |  | 543 |  | 1304 | 176 | 430 |  | 1910 |
| Other tangible assets | 391 |  |  |  | 372 | 12328 | 13091 | 6613 | 1924 |  | 21628 |
| Prepayments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 948 | 709 |  | 1657 |
| Intangible assets | 13080 |  |  |  |  | 2837 | 15917 |  | 270 |  | 16187 |
| Receivables | 49762 |  |  |  | 8727 | 37161 | 95650 | 225 |  | (20799) | 75076 |
| Investments at fair value | 45001 |  |  |  |  |  | 45001 |  |  |  | 45001 |
| Investments in equity accounted investees | 918 |  |  |  | 3417 | 61 | 4396 | 9610 | 2799 |  | 16805 |
| Deferred tax assets | 465 |  | 7531 |  |  | 2078 | 10074 |  |  |  | 10074 |
| **Total non-current assets** | ***1696034*** | ***920892*** | ***232521*** | ***270476*** | ***249788*** | ***61611*** | **3431322** | **17572** | **6132** | **(20799)** | **3434227** |
| **Total current assets** | ***393114*** | ***31856*** | ***7403*** | ***5455*** | ***40383*** | ***540216*** | **1018427** | **1444** | **18711** | **(567763)** | **470819** |
| **LIABILITIES** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Bank and other loans | 945286 | 248482 | 64539 | 25406 | 159842 | 7314 | 1450869 |  |  |  | 1450869 |
| Other notes | 198887 |  |  |  |  |  | 198887 |  |  |  | 198887 |
| Other borrowings | 133916 | 304323 | 79512 | 149611 |  | 11678 | 679040 |  |  | (11679) | 667361 |
| Lease liabilities | 520 |  |  |  | 412 |  | 932 | 159 | 360 |  | 1451 |
| Employee benefits | 1060 |  |  |  |  |  | 1060 |  |  |  | 1060 |
| Deferred tax liabilities |  |  |  |  | 12 |  | 12 |  | 426 |  | 438 |
| **Total non-current liabilities** | ***1279669*** | ***552805*** | ***144051*** | ***175017*** | ***160266*** | ***18992*** | **2330800** | **159** | **786** | **(11679)** | **2320066** |
| **Total current liabilities** | ***304704*** | ***394781*** | ***42723*** | ***96203*** | ***99550*** | ***25087*** | **963048** | **1537** | **4954** | **(576883)** | **392656** |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**Consolidated statement of profit or loss**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **H2 Infra** | **H2 Industry** | **Less: Elimina-tions** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** | **Bocimar** | **Delphis** | **Bochem** | **Windcat** | **Port vessels** | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| Revenue | 568188 | 942604 | 43564 | 48925 | 60992 | 1846 | 1666119 |  |  | (39) | 1666080 |
| Gains on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets | 189473 | 2606 |  |  | 224 |  | 192303 | 265 |  |  | 192568 |
| Other operating income | 37177 | 739 |  | 130 |  | 3836 | 41882 | 236 | 17300 | (29662) | 29756 |
| **Total shipping income** | **794838** | **945949** | **43564** | **49055** | **61216** | **5682** | **1900304** | **501** | **17300** | **(29701)** | **1888404** |
| ***Operating expenses*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Raw materials and consumables |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (10265) |  | (10265) |
| Voyage expenses and commissions | (73003) | (284675) | (432) | (1364) | (2680) | (1) | (362155) |  |  |  | (362155) |
| Vessel operating expenses | (131671) | (229750) | (9253) | (17394) | (32136) | (205) | (420409) |  |  |  | (420409) |
| Charter hire expenses | (2) | (1897) |  |  | (1225) |  | (3124) |  |  |  | (3124) |
| Loss on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (4) |  | (4) |
| Depreciation tangible assets | (96445) | (248189) | (10162) | (12942) | (12861) | (2040) | (382639) | (1258) | (787) |  | (384684) |
| Depreciation intangible assets | (1590) |  |  |  |  | (1659) | (3249) |  | (35) |  | (3284) |
| Impairment losses | (109) | (4567) |  |  |  |  | (4676) |  | (678) |  | (5354) |
| General and administrative expenses | (93131) | (11328) | (1020) | (1275) | (12683) | (18720) | (138157) | (17626) | (15893) | 29701 | (141975) |
| Total operating expenses | (395951) | (780406) | (20867) | (32975) | (61585) | (22625) | (1314409) | (18884) | (27662) | 29701 | (1331254) |
| **RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES** | **398887** | **165543** | **22697** | **16080** | **(369)** | **(16943)** | **585895** | **(18383)** | **(10362)** | **—** | **557150** |
| Finance income | 16359 | 16442 | 501 | 1 | 1952 | 3350 | 38605 | 77 | 77 | (15883) | 22876 |
| Finance expenses | (215063) | (173408) | (11276) | (13976) | (27572) | (4132) | (445427) | (19) | (254) | 15883 | (429817) |
| **Net finance expenses** | **(198704)** | **(156966)** | **(10775)** | **(13975)** | **(25620)** | **(782)** | **(406822)** | **58** | **(177)** | **—** | **(406941)** |
| Share of profit (loss) of equity accounted investees (net of income tax) | 314 | 2983 |  |  | (1363) |  | 1934 | (808) | (2008) |  | (882) |
| **Profit (loss) before income tax** | **200497** | **11560** | **11922** | **2105** | **(27352)** | **(17725)** | **181007** | **(19133)** | **(12547)** | **—** | **149327** |
| Income tax expense | (3511) | 14 | (7531) | (6) | 39 | 118 | (10877) |  | 692 |  | (10185) |

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| **Profit (loss) for the period** | **196986** | **11574** | **4391** | **2099** | **(27313)** | **(17607)** | **170130** | **(19133)** | **(11855)** | **139142** |
| ***Attributable to:*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owners of the company | 196986 | 33128 | 4391 | 2099 | (27313) | (17607) | 191684 | (19133) | (11855) | 160696 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interest |  | (21554) |  |  |  |  | (21554) |  |  | (21554) |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **H2 Infra** | **H2 Industry** | **Less: Elimina-tions** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** | **Bocimar** | **Delphis** | **Bochem** | **Windcat** | **Port vessels** | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| Revenue | 742342 | 98428 | 26513 | 32200 | 39668 | 1498 | 940649 |  |  | (403) | 940246 |
| Gains on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets | 619398 |  | 15621 |  |  |  | 635019 |  |  |  | 635019 |
| Other operating income | 49510 |  |  |  | 17 | 1615 | 51142 | 389 | 11424 | (12295) | 50660 |
| **Total shipping income** | **1411250** | **98428** | **42134** | **32200** | **39685** | **3113** | **1626810** | **389** | **11424** | **(12698)** | **1625925** |
| ***Operating expenses*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Raw materials and consumables |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (3735) |  | (3735) |
| Voyage expenses and commissions | (132107) | (38776) | (246) | (1538) | (1637) | (6) | (174310) |  |  |  | (174310) |
| Vessel operating expenses | (150252) | (12367) | (5720) | (9828) | (21304) | (175) | (199646) |  |  |  | (199646) |
| Charter hire expenses | (98) |  |  |  | (40) |  | (138) |  |  |  | (138) |
| Loss on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets | (2) |  |  |  |  |  | (2) |  |  |  | (2) |
| Depreciation tangible assets | (120892) | (15446) | (6051) | (7537) | (9759) | (1917) | (161602) | (774) | (772) |  | (163148) |
| Depreciation intangible assets | (1586) |  |  |  |  | (1267) | (2853) |  | (28) |  | (2881) |
| Impairment losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (1847) |  | (1847) |
| General and administrative expenses | (44679) | (2050) | (734) | (372) | (9406) | (17324) | (74565) | (4206) | (11693) | 12698 | (77766) |
| Total operating expenses | (449616) | (68639) | (12751) | (19275) | (42146) | (20689) | (613116) | (4980) | (18075) | 12698 | (623473) |
| **RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES** | **961634** | **29789** | **29383** | **12925** | **(2461)** | **(17576)** | **1013694** | **(4591)** | **(6651)** | **—** | **1002452** |
| Finance income | 31173 | 43 | (7) |  | 11738 | (1758) | 41189 | (5) | 10 | (2505) | 38689 |
| Finance expenses | (126165) | (19931) | (8652) | (9224) | (5814) | (1771) | (171557) | (8) | (279) | 2505 | (169339) |
| **Net finance expenses** | **(94992)** | **(19888)** | **(8659)** | **(9224)** | **5924** | **(3529)** | **(130368)** | **(13)** | **(269)** | **—** | **(130650)** |
| Share of profit (loss) of equity accounted investees (net of income tax) | 398 |  |  |  | (354) |  | 44 | (302) | 1178 |  | 920 |

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| **Profit (loss) before income tax** | **867040** | **9901** | **20724** | **3701** | **3109** | **(21105)** | **883370** | **(4906)** | **(5742)** | **872722** |
| Income tax expense | (7431) | (61) | 2118 | (2) | 261 | 3846 | (1269) | 59 | (683) | (1893) |
| **Profit (loss) for the period** | **859609** | **9840** | **22842** | **3699** | **3370** | **(17259)** | **882101** | **(4847)** | **(6425)** | **870829** |
| ***Attributable to:*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owners of the company | 859609 | 9840 | 22842 | 3699 | 3370 | (17259) | 882101 | (4847) | (6425) | 870829 |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2023** | **December 31, 2023** | **December 31, 2023** |
|  | **Marine** | **Less: Eliminations** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** |  |  |
| Revenue | 1235127 |  | 1235127 |
| Gains on disposal of vessels/other tangible assets | 372444 |  | 372444 |
| Other operating income | 23316 |  | 23316 |
| **Total shipping income** | **1630887** | **—** | **1630887** |
| ***Operating expenses*** |  |  |  |
| Voyage expenses and commissions | (142090) |  | (142090) |
| Vessel operating expenses | (231033) |  | (231033) |
| Charter hire expenses | (4500) |  | (4500) |
| Depreciation tangible assets | (219428) |  | (219428) |
| Depreciation intangible assets | (1612) |  | (1612) |
| General and administrative expenses | (62532) |  | (62532) |
| **Total operating expenses** | **(661195)** | **—** | **(661195)** |
| **RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES** | **969692** | **—** | **969692** |
| Finance income | 67168 |  | 67168 |
| Finance expenses | (171897) |  | (171897) |
| **Net finance expenses** | **(104729)** | **—** | **(104729)** |
| Share of profit (loss) of equity accounted investees (net of income tax) | (927) |  | (927) |
| **Profit (loss) before income tax** | **864036** | **—** | **864036** |
| Income tax expense | (6009) |  | **(6009)** |
| **Profit (loss) for the period** | **858027** | **—** | **858027** |
| ***Attributable to:*** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owners of the company | 858027 |  | 858027 |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**Overview of capital expenses per segment**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **H2 Infra** | **H2 Industry** | **Less: Eliminations** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** | **Bocimar** | **Delphis** | **Bochem** | **Windcat** | **Port vessels** | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| Capital expenses | 190425 | 628027 | 559 | 80950 | 128112 |  | 1028073 | 2245 | 994 |  | 1031312 |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **Marine** | **H2 Infra** | **H2 Industry** | **Less: Eliminations** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** | **Bocimar** | **Delphis** | **Bochem** | **Windcat** | **Port vessels** | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| Capital expenses | 262320 | 463274 | 135339 | 147959 | 100172 | 7993 | 1117057 | 3016 | 1397 |  | 1121470 |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2023** | **December 31, 2023** | **December 31, 2023** |
|  | **Marine** | **Less: Eliminations** | **Total** |
|  | **Euronav** |  |  |
| Capital expenses | 338662 |  | 338662 |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**<u>Note 3 - Assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinued operations</u>**

**Assets held for sale**

The assets held for sale can be detailed as follows:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** |
| Marine | 363097 | 165583 | 871876 |
| **Total assets held for sale** | **363097** | **165583** | **871876** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **(Estimated) Net sale price** | **Book Value** | **Asset Held For Sale** | **Impairment Loss** | **(Expected) Gain** |
| **At January 1, 2024** | **—** | **871876** | **871876** | **—** | **—** |
| **Assets transferred to assets held for sale** |  |  |  |  |  |
| *Cap Lara* |  | 14437 | 14437 |  |  |
| *Alsace* |  | 69388 | 69388 |  |  |
| *Ingrid* |  | 44811 | 44811 |  |  |
| *Hakata* |  | 36899 | 36899 |  |  |
| *Windcat 6* |  | 48 | 48 |  |  |
| **Assets sold from assets held for sale** |  |  |  |  |  |
| *Alice* |  | (61626) | (61626) |  |  |
| *Anne* |  | (62820) | (62820) |  |  |
| *Aquitaine* |  | (58657) | (58657) |  |  |
| *Dominica* |  | (52826) | (52826) |  |  |
| *Desirade* |  | (56071) | (56071) |  |  |
| *Alboran* |  | (56367) | (56367) |  |  |
| *Aral* |  | (56445) | (56445) |  |  |
| *Andaman* |  | (56636) | (56636) |  |  |
| *Hatteras* |  | (59368) | (59368) |  |  |
| *Delos* |  | (83611) | (83611) |  |  |
| *Doris* |  | (84438) | (84438) |  |  |
| *Derius* |  | (81458) | (81458) |  |  |
| *Camus* |  | (92228) | (92228) |  |  |
| *Oceania* |  | (8294) | (8294) |  |  |
| *Corporate* |  | (1031) | (1031) |  |  |
| **At December 31, 2024** | **—** | **165583** | **165583** | **—** | **—** |
| **At January 1, 2025** | **—** | **165583** | **165583** | **—** | **—** |
| **Assets transferred to assets held for sale** |  |  |  |  |  |
| *Stella* | 49250 | 20225 | 20225 |  | 29025 |
| *Sienna* | 35750 | 12687 | 12687 |  | 23063 |
| *Hirado* | 75000 | 39172 | 39173 |  | 35828 |
| *Hojo* | 85000 | 48864 | 48864 |  | 36136 |
| *Antigone* | 103000 | 53810 | 53810 |  | 49190 |
| *Daishan* | 47000 | 18603 | 18603 |  | 28397 |
| *Dia* | 103000 | 48409 | 48409 |  | 54591 |
| *Aegean* | 107000 | 49963 | 49964 |  | 57037 |
| *Belgravia* | 25047 | 21407 | 21408 |  | 3640 |

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| *Golden Magnum* | 28026 | 23559 | 4467 |
| *Golden Myrtalia* | 30000 | 25166 | 4834 |
| *Corporate* | 5000 | 1232 | 3768 |
| **Assets sold from assets held for sale** |  |  |  |
| *Cap Lara* |  | (14437) |  |
| *Alsace* |  | (69388) |  |
| *Hakata* |  | (36899) |  |
| *Windcat 6* |  | (48) |  |
| **Assets reclassed from assets held for sale** |  |  |  |
| *Ingrid* |  | (44811) |  |
| **At December 31, 2025** | **693073** | **363097** | **329976** |

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On October 9, 2023, the Company announced the agreement of two reference shareholders CMB NV ("CMB") and Frontline plc/Famatown Finance Ltd ("Frontline") on a transaction involving multiple interdependent agreements. Part of the agreement included the sale of 24 VLCC tankers from the Euronav fleet for a total of $2.4 billion. A total of 11 VLCC tankers have been delivered before December 31, 2023 (see Note 8). As at December 31, 2023, 13 VLCC tankers, that were part of the fleet sale to Frontline, have been booked as an asset held for sale (*Alice, Anne, Aquitaine, Dominica, Desirade, Alboran, Aral, Andaman, Hatteras, Delos, Doris, Derius* and *Camus)* for a total carrying value of $862.6 million. The last vessel (*Camus*) has been delivered to her new owners on March 19, 2024. The net gain on this transaction for the vessels delivered in 2024 amounted to $372.7 million, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2024.

On November 8, 2023, the Company sold the ULCC *Oceania* (2003 - 441,561 dwt), for $43.1 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2023, and had a carrying value of $8.3 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owner on January 15, 2024. Taking into account the sales commission, the net gain on this vessel amounted to $34.8 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the first quarter of 2024.

CMB.TECH announced a new chapter in the evolution of the FAST platform. In a strategic move to enhance capabilities and ensure continued growth, CMB.TECH transferred the FAST platform to ZeroNorth. The sale price (included in the heading "*Corporate*") amounted to $2.0 million. The net gain amounted to $0.4 million. Closing of the deal and official transfer date was on April 1, 2024.

On May 21, 2024, the Company sold the VLCC Alsace (2012 - 320,350 dwt) for $96.9 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024, and had a carrying value of $69.4 million. The net gain on the vessel amounts to $27.5 million and was recognized upon delivery to her new owners on January 27, 2025.

On June 27, 2024, the Management Board formally decided to commit to a plan to sell VLCC vessels Hakata (2010 - 302,550 dwt) and Ingrid (2012 - 314,000 dwt). An active program to locate a buyer and complete the plan was initiated and the vessels were actively marketed for sale in line with their fair values. It was at that time expected to be completed within a year from the decision and in line with IFRS 5, the assets were qualified and classified as non-current assets held for sale for a total combined book value of $81.7 million as per December 31, 2024. It is noted that Hakata has been sold and delivered to her new owners in the third quarter of 2025 (see Note 8). With respect to VLCC Ingrid, there has been no immediate interested buyers for an extended period. Accordingly, Management has determined that it is no longer appropriate to maintain the vessel's classification as an 'Asset Held for Sale' under IFRS 5. The vessel has therefore been reclassified as an 'Owned Vessel,' and depreciation has been recognized retroactively for the period from June 27, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

The Windcat 6 has been sold, after 18 years of service on December 18, 2024 for an amount of $275 thousand. The CTV was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024, and had a carrying value of $48 thousand. The sale generated a gain $227 thousand and was recognized upon delivery to the new owner on March 13, 2025.

On December 31, 2024, CMB.TECH has sold the Suezmax Cap Lara (2007, 158,826 dwt) for $33.2 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024, and had a carrying value of $14.4 million. The sale generated a gain of $18.8 million and was recognized upon delivery to the new owner on March 10, 2025.

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

The Capesize vessels Belgravia (2009 - 169,713 dwt) and Golden Magnum (2009 - 179,788 dwt) are classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2025. Memoranda of Agreement were signed on October 29, 2025 and December 9, 2025, respectively. Their carrying value amounts to $21.4 million and $23.6 million and a net gain of $3.6 million and $4.5 million respectively was recognized upon delivery to the new owners in January 2026.

On November 24, 2025, the Supervisory Board approved a coordinated divestment plan covering certain tanker and dry bulk vessels. In line with this plan and the active sale processes initiated prior to year-end, the following vessels are classified as non-current assets held for sale as at December 31, 2025. Six VLCC vessels, Hirado (2011), Hojo (2013), Antigone (2015), Daishan (2007), Dia (2015) and Aegean (2016), were marketed as a coordinated block-sale. Negotiations were at an advanced stage as at year-end and a Memorandum of Agreement for all six vessels was signed on January 7, 2026. The vessels were delivered during the first quarter of 2026. The vessels generated a combined net gain of $261.2 million and was recognized during the first quarter of 2026.

The Suezmax vessels Sienna (2007) and Stella (2011) were also included in the approved disposal plan. Marketing commenced in December 2025 and management expects completion within twelve months. The vessels are classified as held for sale for a total combined carrying value of $32.9 million.

The Capesize vessel Golden Myrtalia (2011 - 177,919 dwt) was approved for sale on November 24, 2025 and actively marketed before year-end. Although no agreement had been signed as at December 31, 2025, management expects completion within twelve months. The vessel is classified as held for sale with a carrying value of $25.2 million.

The amount under 'corporate' relates to the sale of the Company's share in the Tankers International (TI) Pool to International Seaways (INSW), closed on January 27, 2026.

**Discontinued operations**

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Group had no operations that meet the criteria of a discontinued operation.

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**<u>Note 4 – Revenue and other operating income</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
|  | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | H2 Infra | H2 Industry | Less: Eliminations | **Total** |
|  | Euronav | Bocimar | Delphis | Bochem | Windcat | Port vessels | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| Pool Revenue | *131397* | *—* | *—* | *16636* | *—* | *—* | 148033 |  |  |  | **148033** |
| Spot Voyages | *202705* | *618956* | *—* | *—* | *—* | *—* | 821661 |  |  |  | **821661** |
| **Revenue from contracts with customers** | ***334102*** | ***618956*** | ***—*** | ***16636*** | ***—*** | ***—*** | **969694** |  |  | ***—*** | **969694** |
| Time Charters | *234086* | *323648* | *43564* | *32289* | *60992* | *1846* | 696425 |  |  | (39) | **696386** |
| **Total revenue** | ***568188*** | ***942604*** | ***43564*** | ***48925*** | ***60992*** | ***1846*** | **1666119** | **—** | **—** | **(39)** | **1666080** |
| **Other operating income** | *37177* | *739* | *—* | *130* | *—* | *3836* | 41882 | 236 | 17300 | (29662) | **29756** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine | H2 Infra | H2 Industry | Less: Eliminations | **Total** |
|  | Euronav | Bocimar | Delphis | Bochem | Windcat | Port vessels | **Total** |  |  |  |  |
| Pool Revenue | *186363* | *—* | *—* | *18864* | *—* | *—* | 205227 |  |  |  | **205227** |
| Spot Voyages | *378792* | *98428* | *—* | *—* | *237* | *(28)* | 477429 |  |  | (3) | **477426** |
| **Revenue from contracts with customers** | ***565155*** | ***98428*** | ***—*** | ***18864*** | ***237*** | ***(28)*** | **682656** |  |  | ***(3)*** | **682653** |
| Time Charters | *177187* | *—* | *26513* | *13336* | *39431* | *1526* | 257993 |  |  | (400) | **257593** |
| **Total revenue** | ***742342*** | ***98428*** | ***26513*** | ***32200*** | ***39668*** | ***1498*** | **940649** | **—** | **—** | **(403)** | **940246** |
| **Other operating income** | *49510* | *—* | *—* | *—* | *17* | *1615* | 51142 | 389 | 11424 | (12295) | **50660** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2023** | **2023** | **2023** |
|  | Marine | Less: Eliminations | Total |
|  | Euronav |  |  |
| Pool Revenue | 639778 |  | 639778 |
| Spot Voyages | 434436 |  | 434436 |
| **Revenue from contracts with customers** | **1074214** |  | **1074214** |
| Time Charters | 160913 |  | 160913 |
| **Total revenue** | **1235127** |  | **1235127** |
| **Other operating income** | **23316** |  | **23316** |

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For the accounting treatment of revenue, we refer to the accounting policies (see Note 1.15) - Revenue.

The increase in revenue is primarily driven by an increase in revenue from spot voyages and fixed time charters. This increase is largely attributed to the acquisition of Golden Ocean and the delivery of newbuild dry bulk vessels in 2025. The increase is partially offset by a reduction in pool revenue mainly due to a lower number of vessels operating in the pool in 2025 compared to 2024.

Other operating income includes revenues related to the daily standard business operation of the fleet and that are not directly attributable to an individual voyage.

In accordance with IFRS16 - Leases, CMB.TECH is required to identify the lease and non-lease components of revenue and account for each component in accordance with the applicable accounting standard. In time charter-out revenue, it is determined that the lease component is the vessel and the non-lease component is the technical management services provided to operate the vessel. The following table summarizes the lease and non-lease components of the revenue from time charter-out during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| Lease component of revenue from time charter-out | 484093 | 188404 | 122818 |
| Non-lease component of revenue from time charter-out | 212293 | 69189 | 38095 |
| **Total time charter income** | **696386** | **257593** | **160913** |

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**<u>Note 5 - Expenses for shipping activities and other expenses from operating activities</u>**

**Voyage expenses and commissions**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Commissions paid | (25795) | (16643) | (15202) |
| Bunkers | (234910) | (118446) | (101795) |
| Other voyage related expenses | (101450) | (39221) | (25093) |
| **Total voyage expenses and commissions** | **(362155)** | **(174310)** | **(142090)** |

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The voyage expenses and commissions increased in 2025 compared to 2024. This increase is primarily attributed to an increase in bunker related expenses and other voyage-related expenditures.

The increase in bunker cost and commissions paid in 2025 compared to 2024 is mainly due to the integration of the Golden Ocean vessels as of March, 2025 and thus more vessels operating on the spot. For vessels operated on the spot market, voyage expenses are paid by the shipowner while voyage expenses for vessels under a time charter contract, are paid by the charterer. Voyage expenses for vessels operated in a Pool, are paid by the Pool.

The majority of other voyage expenses are port costs, agency fees and agent fees paid to operate the vessels on the spot market. Port costs vary depending on the number of spot voyages performed, number and type of ports.

**Vessel operating expenses**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Operating expenses | (386679) | (185327) | (210527) |
| Insurance | (33730) | (14319) | (20506) |
| **Total vessel operating expenses** | **(420409)** | **(199646)** | **(231033)** |

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The operating expenses relate mainly to the crewing expenses (including crew bonuses), technical and other costs (including shore staff working entirely on ship management) which are needed to operate vessels. In 2025, these expenses increased compared to 2024, primarily due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean in March, 2025.

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**General and administrative expenses**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Wages and salaries | (31662) | (20797) | (10342) |
| Social security costs | (4141) | (3293) | (1204) |
| Provision for employee benefits | (66) | 13 | 140 |
| Equity-settled share-based payments (Note 23) |  |  | (3945) |
| Other employee benefits | (3611) | (2019) | (1047) |
| Capitalized costs |  | 960 |  |
| **Employee benefits** | **(39480)** | **(25136)** | **(16398)** |
| Administrative expenses | (100272) | (50272) | (42766) |
| Tonnage Tax | (2497) | (2205) | (3586) |
| Claims |  | (477) | (76) |
| Provisions | 274 | 324 | 294 |
| **Total general and administrative expenses** | **(141975)** | **(77766)** | **(62532)** |
| Average number of full time equivalents (shore staff including ship management) | 302.26 | 285.24 | 198.47 |

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The general and administrative expenses which include amongst others: shore staff wages (excluding shore staff working entirely on ship management), director fees, office rental, consulting and audit fees and tonnage tax, increased in 2025 compared to 2024. This increase was mainly due to the acquisition and inclusion of Golden Ocean Group and related transaction fees as per March 12, 2025 (see Note 25).

The total research and development expenses recognized for the period ended December 31, 2025, amounted to $7.4 million and are included under administrative expenses (December 31, 2024: $10.5 million).

Employee benefits expenses increased compared to the prior year, primarily driven by higher wages and salaries as a result of the increase in the average number of full-time equivalents following the inclusion of Golden Ocean Group Limited as from March 2025. In addition, the average wage cost per employee increased during the period. The increase also reflects the impact of certain non-recurring items recognized during the year.

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**<u>Note 6 - Net finance expenses</u>**

**Recognized in profit or loss**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Interest income | 6539 | 15895 | 20620 |
| Dividends from other shares | 5351 | 1050 |  |
| Income on recycling hedges from OCI into P&L |  |  | 25749 |
| Change in fair value of fuel derivatives recognized in P&L |  |  | 3210 |
| Foreign exchange gains | 10986 | 21744 | 17590 |
| **Finance income** | **22876** | **38689** | **67168** |
| Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | (375286) | (145562) | (132268) |
| Interest expense on lease liabilities | (3537) | (275) | (631) |
| Change in fair value of fuel derivatives recognized in P&L |  |  | (8276) |
| Fair value adjustment on interest rate swaps | (3407) |  | 37 |
| Other financial charges | (14296) | (9249) | (13513) |
| Foreign exchange losses | (33291) | (14253) | (17246) |
| **Finance expenses** | **(429817)** | **(169339)** | **(171897)** |
| **Net finance expenses** | **(406941)** | **(130650)** | **(104729)** |

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Finance income for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to lower interest income earned during the period and reduced foreign exchange gains.

Finance expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase is primarily attributable to higher interest expenses on financial liabilities, driven by a higher average outstanding debt position during the period. This reflects financing costs incurred in connection with the completion of the Golden Ocean transaction, refinancings concluded during the year, and the expansion and increased total value of the fleet.

The increase in foreign exchange losses primarily reflects the revaluation impact of movements in the EUR/USD exchange rate on the Group's EUR-denominated borrowings.

The above finance income and expenses include the following in respect of assets (liabilities) not recognized at fair value through profit or loss:

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| Total interest income on financial assets | 6539 | 15895 | 46368 |
| Total interest expense on financial liabilities | (375286) | (145562) | (132268) |
| Total interest leasing | (3537) | (275) | (631) |
| Total other financial charges | (14296) | (9249) | (13513) |

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**<u>Note 7 - Income tax benefit (expense)</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Current tax** |  |  |  |
| Current period | (4074) | (7660) | (4889) |
| Changes related to prior years | 1367 | 1616 | 7 |
| **Total current tax** | **(2707)** | **(6044)** | **(4881)** |
| **Deferred tax** |  |  |  |
| Recognition of unused tax losses/(use of tax losses) | 27 | (243) | (1146) |
| Other | (7505) | 4394 | 18 |
| **Total deferred tax** | **(7478)** | **4151** | **(1128)** |
| **Total tax benefit/(expense)** | **(10185)** | **(1893)** | **(6009)** |

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| **Reconciliation of effective tax** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2023** | **2023** |
| Profit (loss) before tax |  | 149327 |  | 872722 |  | 864036 |
| Tax at domestic rate | (25.00)% | (37332) | (25.00)% | (218181) | (25.00)% | (216009) |
| Effects on tax of : |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Losses not subject to tax |  | (7240) |  | (2879) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax exempt profit / loss |  | (8778) |  | (502) |  | (4535) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax adjustments for previous years |  | 6023 |  | 1979 |  | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss for which no DTA (\*) has been recognized |  | (627) |  | 28686 |  | 7586 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-deductible expenses |  | (9893) |  | (7605) |  | (1602) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use of previously unrecognized tax losses and tax credits |  |  |  |  |  | 5283 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of Tonnage Tax regime |  | 43339 |  | 185784 |  | 195768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of share of profit of equity-accounted investees |  | (221) |  | 94 |  | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effects of tax regimes in foreign jurisdictions |  | 4543 |  | 10731 |  | 7498 |
| **Total taxes** | **(6.82)%** | **(10185)** | **(0.22)%** | **(1893)** | **(0.70)%** | **(6009)** |

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\* Deferred Tax Asset

In application of an IFRIC agenda decision on 'IAS 12 Income taxes', tonnage tax is not accounted for as income taxes in accordance with IAS 12 and is not presented as part of income tax expense in the consolidated statement of profit or loss but

has been shown as an administrative expense under the heading General and administrative expenses. The amount paid for tonnage tax in the year ended December 31, 2025 was $2.5 million (2024: $2.2 million and 2023: $3.6 million) (see Note 5).

The Group has determined that the global minimum top-up tax, which is required to be paid under Pillar Two legislation, is an income tax in the scope of IAS 12. The Group operates mainly in the international shipping industry. Pillar II provides an exclusion for relevant shipping income (= profits earned from the transportation of cargo in international traffic). The Pillar II exercise will be subject to further guidance from the OECD. Based on the current state of play, we expect to be able to benefit from the shipping exclusion for the majority of our activities. Therefore, the Group concluded the impact of Pillar II to be limited.

The Group has applied a temporary mandatory relief from deferred tax accounting for the impacts of the top-up tax and accounts for it as a current tax when it is incurred. The impact for the Group was assessed and it was concluded that a limited amount of $0.4 million was applicable for 2025.

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**<u>Note 8 - Property, plant and equipment</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Vessels** | **Vessels under construction** | **Right-of-use assets** | **Other tangible assets** | **Prepayments** | **Total PPE** |
| **At January 1, 2023** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 5014747 | 228429 | 66785 | 5159 |  | 5315120 |
| Depreciation & impairment losses | (1956815) |  | (45292) | (4397) |  | (2006504) |
| **Net carrying amount** | **3057932** | **228429** | **21493** | **762** | **—** | **3308616** |
| Acquisitions | 295568 | 41627 | 31557 | 372 | 1031 | 370155 |
| Disposals and cancellations | (815733) |  | (2087) |  |  | (817820) |
| Depreciation charges | (200896) |  | (18040) | (492) |  | (219428) |
| Transfer to assets held for sale (Note 3) | (870844) |  |  |  | (1031) | (871875) |
| Transfers | 163543 | (163543) |  |  |  |  |
| Translation differences |  |  | 13 | 2 |  | 15 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2023** | **1629570** | **106513** | **32936** | **644** | **—** | **1769663** |
| **At January 1, 2024** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 3265939 | 106513 | 56240 | 4717 |  | 3433409 |
| Depreciation & impairment losses | (1636369) |  | (23304) | (4073) |  | (1663746) |
| **Net carrying amount** | **1629570** | **106513** | **32936** | **644** | **—** | **1769663** |
| Acquisitions | 155215 | 959692 | 332 | 2292 | 2729 | 1120260 |
| Acquisitions through business combinations | 425564 | 477565 | 1431 | 22219 | 670 | 927449 |
| Disposals and cancellations | (183374) |  | (30162) |  | (595) | (214131) |
| Depreciation charges | (158110) |  | (1413) | (3625) |  | (163148) |
| Transfer to assets held for sale (Note 3) | (165583) |  |  |  |  | (165583) |
| Disposals through sale of subsidiary |  |  | (1184) | (137) |  | (1321) |
| Transfers | 914788 | (914788) |  | 1075 | (1075) |  |
| Translation differences | (586) | (577) | (30) | (840) | (72) | (2105) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **2617484** | **628405** | **1910** | **21628** | **1657** | **3271084** |
| **At January 1, 2025** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 4020942 | 628405 | 5212 | 30098 | 1657 | 4686314 |
| Depreciation & impairment losses | (1403458) |  | (3302) | (8470) |  | (1415230) |
| **Net carrying amount** | **2617484** | **628405** | **1910** | **21628** | **1657** | **3271084** |
| Acquisitions | 107088 | 961941 | 2539 | 3242 | 499 | 1075309 |
| Acquisitions through business combinations (Note 25) | 3472061 |  | 210751 |  |  | 3682812 |
| Disposals and cancellations | (194897) |  |  | (700) |  | (195597) |
| Depreciation charges | (371267) |  | (9247) | (4170) |  | (384684) |
| Transfer to assets held for sale (Note 3) | (361865) |  |  |  |  | (361865) |
| Impairments |  |  | (4567) |  |  | (4567) |
| Transfers | 1051454 | (854759) | (196695) | 1260 | (1260) |  |
| Translation differences | 3715 | 2711 | 156 | 2721 | 179 | 9482 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **6323773** | **738298** | **4847** | **23981** | **1075** | **7091974** |
| **At December 31, 2025** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 7757790 | 738298 | 10038 | 37105 | 1075 | 8544306 |
| Depreciation & impairment losses | (1434017) |  | (5191) | (13124) |  | (1452332) |
| **Net carrying amount** | **6323773** | **738298** | **4847** | **23981** | **1075** | **7091974** |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

During 2024, one VLCC and four Suezmax vessels have been dry-docked. The cost of planned repairs and maintenance is capitalized and included under the heading Acquisitions.

On January 22, 2024, the Company exercised the repurchase option for VLCC Newton (2009 - 307,284 dwt) that was under a bareboat contract for an aggregate amount of $30 million. The vessel was previously accounted for as a right-of-use asset.

During 2024, the Company took delivery of three Suezmax vessels (Bristol, Orion and Helios), seven super-eco Newcastlemax vessels (Mineral France, Mineral Deutschland, Mineral Italia, Mineral Danmark, Mineral Eire, Mineral Hellas and Mineral Espana), four chemical tankers (Bochem Casablanca, Bochem Shanghai, Bochem New Orleans and Bochem Brisbane), three container vessels (CMA CGM Baikal, CMA CGM Dolomites and CMA CGM Etosha) of which one has been sold in the second quarter (CMA CGM Baikal), and one CTV (Windcat 57).

During 2025, four VLCCs, one Suezmax vessel and 19 dry bulk vessels have been dry-docked. The cost of planned repairs and maintenance is capitalized and included under the heading Acquisitions.

During 2025, the Company took delivery of eight super-eco Newcastlemax vessels (Mineral Portugal, Mineral Osterreich, Mineral Suomi, Mineral Sverige, Mineral Polska, Mineral Cesko, Mineral Slovensko and Mineral Slovenija), two CSOVs (Windcat Rotterdam and Windcat Amsterdam), one chemical tanker (Bochem Santos), one VLCC (Atrebates) and 2 CTVs (Hydrocat 60 and Windcat 58).

The Group had forty-one vessels under construction at December 31, 2025 for an aggregate amount of $738.3 million (2024: forty-one vessels under construction). The amounts presented within "vessels under construction" relate to four eco-type VLCCs and two eco-type Suezmaxes, two dual-fuel bitumen tankers, ten Newcastlemax bulk carriers, seven chemical tankers, four CSOVs (Commissioning Service Operations Vessels), two coaster vessel of 5,000 dwt, one 1,400 TEU ammonia-powered container vessel and nine CTVs (Crew Transfer Vessel). The Group capitalizes borrowing costs related to the financing of the newbuild vessels as reported under vessels under construction (see Note 1.11.2). As per December 31, 2025, the total amount that was capitalized was $16.6 million (2024: $23.7 million) in actual borrowing costs at an average interest rate of 6%.

The transfers of right-of-use assets in 2025 relate to the SFL vessels (see Note 20), for which the purchase option was exercised. Upon delivery, these vessels were transferred to the owned vessels.

**Disposal of assets – Gains/losses**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Sale price** | **Book Value** | **Gain** | **Loss** |
| *Cap Charles - Sale* | 40523 | 18459 | 22064 |  |
| *Nautica - Sale* | 53900 | 26847 | 27053 |  |
| *Alex - Sale* | 86397 | 62214 | 24182 |  |
| *Ardeche - Sale* | 90410 | 58345 | 32065 |  |
| *Drenec - Sale* | 86327 | 56279 | 30048 |  |
| *Heron - Sale* | 89130 | 58243 | 30887 |  |
| *Arafura - Sale* | 87077 | 56673 | 30404 |  |
| *Amundsen - Sale* | 90670 | 60007 | 30663 |  |
| *Diodorus - Sale* | 113100 | 83911 | 29189 |  |
| *Dickens - Sale* | 113397 | 83534 | 29863 |  |
| *Dalis - Sale* | 107930 | 84395 | 23535 |  |
| *Cassius - Sale* | 123500 | 91635 | 31865 |  |
| *Clovis - Sale* | 124277 | 93651 | 30625 |  |
| **For the twelve months period ended December 31, 2023** | **1206636** | **834192** | **372444** | **—** |

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| | **Sale price** | **Book Value** | **Gain** | **Loss** |
| *Andaman - Sale* | 86976 | 56636 | 30341 |  |
| *Dominica - Sale* | 82685 | 52826 | 29858 |  |
| *Hatteras - Sale* | 90310 | 59368 | 30942 |  |
| *Derius - Sale* | 104627 | 81458 | 23169 |  |
| *Alboran - Sale* | 86418 | 56362 | 30056 |  |
| *Delos - Sale* | 112888 | 83611 | 29277 |  |
| *Desirade - Sale* | 85965 | 56071 | 29894 |  |
| *Alice - Sale* | 85965 | 61625 | 24340 |  |
| *Aquitaine - Sale* | 90268 | 58657 | 31610 |  |
| *Oceania - Sale* | 43120 | 8294 | 34826 |  |
| *Doris - Sale* | 113010 | 84438 | 28573 |  |
| *Aral - Sale* | 86472 | 56445 | 30027 |  |
| *Anne - Sale* | 86275 | 62820 | 23455 |  |
| *Camus - Sale* | 123420 | 92228 | 31193 |  |
| *Noble - Sale* | 53955 | 25716 | 28239 |  |
| *Nectar - Sale* | 53955 | 23873 | 30082 |  |
| *Newton - Sale* | 53955 | 33285 | 20670 |  |
| *CMA CGM Baikal - Sale* | 71500 | 55879 | 15621 |  |
| *Sapphira - Sale* | 45500 | 14670 | 30830 |  |
| *Statia - Sale* | 41250 | 10723 | 30527 |  |
| *Selena - Sale* | 38170 | 11794 | 26376 |  |
| *Cap Victor - Sale* | 38990 | 15593 | 23397 |  |
| *Cap Felix - Sale* | 42330 | 20989 | 21341 |  |
| *Corporate* | 2000 | 1625 | 375 |  |
| **For the twelve months period ended December 31, 2024** | **1720005** | **1084986** | **635019** | **—** |
|  | **Sale price** | **Book Value** | **Gain** | **Loss** |
| *Alsace - Sale* | 96850 | 69388 | 27462 |  |
| *Cap Lara - Sale* | 33213 | 14437 | 18776 |  |
| *Windcat 6 - Sale* | 267 | 50 | 217 |  |
| *Iris - Sale* | 99990 | 42856 | 57134 |  |
| *Golden Ioanari - Sale* | 15811 | 15811 |  |  |
| *Golden Keen - Sale* | 16848 | 16649 | 199 |  |
| *Hakata - Sale* | 57820 | 38749 | 19071 |  |
| *Hakone - Sale* | 55615 | 35405 | 20210 |  |
| *Dalma - Sale* | 47334 | 20939 | 26395 |  |
| *Sofia - Sale* | 40120 | 19693 | 20426 |  |
| *Battersea - Sale* | 24071 | 21664 | 2407 |  |
| *Golden Zhoushan - Sale* | 21879 | 21879 |  | **—** |
| *Sale hydrogen applications* | 847 | 575 | 272 | **—** |
| *Sale other industrial applications* | 12 | 16 |  | (4) |

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| **For the twelve moths period ended December 31, 2025** | **510677** | **318112** | **192568** | **(4)** |

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On March 15, 2024, the Company sold the N-class vessels Noble, Nectar and Newton for a net sale price after commission of $161.9 million. The vessels have all been delivered during the second quarter of 2024 and the net gain of $79.0 million on the transaction was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On November 19, 2021, the Company agreed to sell the container vessel CMA CGM Baikal for a net sale price of $71.5 million. The vessel has been delivered to her new owners in the second quarter of 2024 and a net gain of $15.6 million has been booked in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On September 25, 2024, the Company sold two Suezmax vessels, Sapphira (2008 - 150,205 dwt) and Statia (2006 - 150,205 dwt) for a net sale price of $45.5 million and $41.3 million respectively. The sale price generated a combined gain of $61.4 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the third quarter of 2024.

On December 2, 2024, the Company agreed to sell three Suezmax vessels Selena (2007 - 150,205 dwt), Cap Victor (2007 - 158,853 dwt) and Cap Felix (2008 - 158,765 dwt) for a net sale price after commission of $38.2 million, $39.0 million and $42.3 million respectively. The sale price generated a combined gain of $71.1 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the fourth quarter of 2024.

On May 21, 2024, the Company sold the VLCC Alsace (2012 - 320,350 dwt) for $96.9 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024. The VLCC has successfully been delivered to its new owner during the first quarter of 2025 generating a gain of $27.5 million.

On December 31, 2024, the Company sold the Suezmax Cap Lara (2007 - 158,826 dwt) for $33.2 million. The vessel was accounted for as a non-current asset held for sale as at December 31, 2024, and had a carrying value of $14.4 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owner on March 10, 2025, generating a net gain of $18.8 million and was recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the first quarter of 2025.

The Windcat 6 has also been sold, after 18 years of service. The sale generated a gain of $0.2 million. The vessel was delivered to its new owner on March 13, 2025.

On March 14, 2025, the Company sold the VLCC Iris (2012 - 314,000 dwt) for a net sale price after commission of $100.0 million. The vessel was delivered during the second quarter of 2025 and the net gain of $57.1 million on the transaction was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On June 25, 2025, the vessel Golden Ioanari was successfully delivered to her new owners. The sale was completed on March 21, 2025. The vessel had a carrying amount equal to the agreed sale price. As a result, no gain or loss was recognized on the transaction.

On April 3, 2025, the Company sold the vessel Golden Keen for a net sale price of $16.8 million. The vessel was delivered on June 2, 2025, and a gain of $0.2 million was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

On April 16, 2025, the Company sold VLCCs Hakata (2010, 302,550 dwt) & Hakone (2010, 302,624 dwt) for a net sale price of $57.8 million and $55.6 million respectively. The vessels were delivered to their new owners in the third quarter of 2025, generating a total gain of $39.3 million in the third quarter of 2025.

On September 19, 2025, the Company has sold the capesize Battersea (2009, 169,390 dwt) for a net sale price of $$24.1 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on October 24, 2025, generating a gain of $2.4 million.

On September 26, 2025, the Company sold the VLCC Dalma (2007 - 306,543 dwt) for a net sale price of $47.3 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on December 15, 2025 generating a gain of $26.4 million.

On August 25, 2025, the Company sold the Suezmax vessel Sofia (2010 - 165,000 dwt) for a net sale price of $40.1 million. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on October 30, 2025, generating a gain of $20.4 million.

Capesize Golden Zhoushan (2011 - 175,834) was delivered to its new owner during the fourth quarter of 2025, no gain was recorded following the sale of the vessel.

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**Impairment**

Based on the impairment indicator analysis conducted for the year ending December 31, 2025, the Group has not identified any impairment triggers within its Marine division that require further impairment testing. Both internal and external impairment indicators, including asset performance, market valuations, and macroeconomic conditions, have been thoroughly assessed. The review is supported by independent broker valuations which indicate that the fair market value of the fleet exceeds its carrying value. The same analysis was conducted for the year ending December 31, 2024 and for the year ending December 31, 2023.

However, it was noted that the Golden Zhoushan (2011 - 175,834 dwt) was sold pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement signed on July 3, 2025, for a net sale price of $21.9 million, resulting in a loss of $4.6 million which was recorded as an impairment charge in the consolidated statement of profit or loss as per June 30, 2025.

Accordingly, as of the reporting date, no additional impairment adjustments are required for the Group's assets within the Marine division. The Management Board, under supervision of the Supervisory Board, will continue to evaluate potential impairment risks on an ongoing basis, ensuring timely responses to any significant changes in market conditions or operational performance.

**Security**

All vessels financed with bank loans are subject to a mortgage to secure bank loans (see Note 17).

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**Capital commitment**

As at December 31, 2025 the Group's total capital commitments amount to $1.6 billion (December 31, 2024: $2.4 billion capital commitments). These capital commitments can be detailed as follows:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Total** | **2026** | **2027** | **2028** | **2029** |
| Commitments in respect of: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Tankers | 441186 | 373866 | 67320 |  |  |
| Dry bulk vessels | 525887 | 515754 | 10133 |  |  |
| Container vessels | 37670 | 37670 |  |  |  |
| Chemical tankers | 377100 | 102750 | 34100 | 159650 | 80600 |
| Offshore Wind Vessels | 253804 | 148857 | 95136 | 9811 |  |
| Other | 11799 | 11799 |  |  |  |
| **Total** | **1647446** | **1190696** | **206689** | **169461** | **80600** |

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The current newbuilding program of the Group comprises the following:

–4 eco-type VLCCs,

–2 eco-type Suezmaxes,

–10 Newcastlemax bulk carriers,

–7 chemical tankers,

–Offshore wind vessels are related to 4 CSOVs (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel), 1 MPASV (Multi Purpose Accommodation Support Vessel) and 3 CTVs (Crew Transfer Vessels),

–2 coasters of 5,000 dwt (included under drybulk vessels),

–1 ammonia-powered container vessel with a capacity of 1,400 TEU,

–2 dual-fuel bitumen tankers (included under chemical tankers),

–The other items are related to a multi purpose harbour vessel and other hydrogen applications.

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**<u>Note 9 - Intangible assets and goodwill</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Customer contracts** | **Other intangible assets** | **Total intangible assets** | **Goodwill** |
| **At January 1, 2024** |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 16569 | 1267 | 17836 |  |
| Amortisation & translation differences | (2469) | (1173) | (3642) |  |
| **Net carrying amount** | **14100** | **94** | **14194** | **—** |
| Acquisitions | 535 | 1006 | 1541 |  |
| Acquisitions through business combinations |  | 3539 | 3539 |  |
| Amortisation charges | (1556) | (1325) | (2881) |  |
| Disposals through sale of subsidiary |  | (67) | (67) |  |
| Translation differences |  | (139) | (139) |  |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **13079** | **3108** | **16187** | **—** |
| **At January 1, 2025** |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 17104 | 5807 | 22911 |  |
| Amortisation & translation differences | (4025) | (2699) | (6724) |  |
| **Net carrying amount** | **13079** | **3108** | **16187** | **—** |
| Acquisitions | 1503 |  | 1503 |  |
| Acquisitions through business combinations (Note 25) | 396 |  | 396 | 177022 |
| Amortisation charges | (1589) | (1695) | (3284) |  |
| EU ETS allowances surrendered | (2434) |  | (2434) |  |
| Translation differences |  | 342 | 342 |  |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **10955** | **1755** | **12710** | **177022** |
| **At December 31, 2025** |  |  |  |  |
| Cost | 16569 | 6427 | 22996 | 177022 |
| Amortisation & translation differences | (5614) | (4672) | (10286) |  |
| **Net carrying amount** | **10955** | **1755** | **12710** | **177022** |

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In connection with the acquisition of the remaining 50% in TI Asia and TI Africa in May, 2022, a part of the price paid is related to an intangible asset (customer contracts with NOC for the service part, i.e. recharge of opex, maintenance and crew). Management estimated the fair value of the intangible asset related to the service component of the NOC contract, resulting in a value of $16.6 million at May 31, 2022. This amount will be depreciated till the end of the contractual service, or until July 21, 2032 and September 21, 2032 respectively.

The goodwill recognized relates to the acquisition of Golden Ocean Group Ltd. (see Note 24 and 25). The recognition of goodwill reflects management's confidence in the long-term prospects of the dry bulk market and the expected growth of the business segment. The resulting goodwill is recognized on the statement of financial position and is subject to annual impairment testing in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill amounting to $177.0 million has been allocated to the Bocimar operating segment, which represents the group of cash-generating units for dry bulk operations excluding the assets under construction. The recoverable amount of the group of CGUs was determined based on its fair value less costs of disposal ("FVLCD"). The FVLCD measurement is classified as a Level 3 fair value measurement and was derived from independent broker valuation reports obtained from recognised shipbrokers and maritime valuation experts, adjusted for costs of disposal based on the average broker commission payable. The recoverable amount exceeded the carrying amount of the group of CGUs and, accordingly, no impairment was recognised for the year ended December 31, 2025. Management has assessed that no reasonably possible change in the key assumptions would result in the carrying amount exceeding the recoverable amount.

The other intangible assets are mainly related to internally capitalized development expenses and software assets.

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**<u>Note 10 - Deferred tax assets and liabilities</u>**

**Recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities**

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **ASSETS** | **LIABILITIES** | **NET** |
| Tangible assets | 16176 | (6579) | **9597** |
| Employee benefits | 46 |  | **46** |
| Unused tax losses & tax credits | 22284 | (426) | **21858** |
| Unremitted earnings |  | (21865) | **(21865)** |
|  | 38506 | (28870) | **9636** |
| Offset | (28432) | 28432 |  |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **10074** | **(438)** |  |
| Tangible assets | 2357 | (28) | **2329** |
| Employee benefits | 20 |  | **20** |
| Unused tax losses & tax credits | 22196 | (457) | **21739** |
| Unremitted earnings |  | (21723) | **(21723)** |
|  | 24573 | (22208) | **2365** |
| Offset | (21723) | 21723 |  |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **2850** | **(485)** |  |

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**Unrecognized deferred tax assets and liabilities**

Total unrecognized tax losses amount to $244.4 million for 2025 ($160.6 million for 2024) and unused taxable temporary differences amount to $48.6 million (both 2025 and 2024). Deferred tax assets and liabilities have not been recognized in respect of the following items:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **ASSETS** | **LIABILITIES** | **ASSETS** | **LIABILITIES** |
| Deductible temporary differences | 12377 |  | 12226 |  |
| Taxable temporary differences |  | (12162) |  | (12162) |
| Tax losses & tax credits | 58934 |  | 39622 |  |
|  | **71311** | **(12162)** | **51848** | **(12162)** |
| Offset | (12162) | 12162 | (12162) | 12162 |
| **Total** | **59150** | **—** | **39686** | **—** |

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The unrecognized deferred tax assets in respect of tax losses and tax credits relates to tax losses carried forward, investment deduction allowances and excess dividend received deduction. Tax losses and tax credits have no expiration date.

A deferred tax asset (DTA) is recognized for unused tax losses and tax credits carried forward, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available. The Group considers future taxable profits as probable when it is more likely than not that taxable profits will be generated in the foreseeable future. When determining whether probable future taxable profits are available the probability threshold is applied to portions of the total amount of unused tax losses or tax credits, rather than the entire amount.

Given the nature of the tonnage tax regime, the Group has a substantial amount of unused tax losses and tax credits for which no future taxable profits are probable and therefore no DTA has been recognized.

No deferred tax liabilities have been recognized for temporary differences related to vessels for which the Group expects that the reversal of these differences will not have a tax effect.

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**Movement in deferred tax balances during the year**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Balance at Jan 1, 2023** | Recognized in income | Other movements | Translation Differences | **Balance at Dec 31, 2023** |
| Employee benefits | **25** | 18 |  | 1 | **44** |
| Unused tax losses & tax credits | **60308** | (18134) |  | 4 | **42178** |
| Unremitted earnings | **(58930)** | 16988 |  |  | **(41942)** |
| **Total** | **1403** | **(1128)** | **—** | **5** | **280** |
|  | **Balance at Jan 1, 2024** | Recognized in income | Other movements | Translation Differences | **Balance at Dec 31, 2024** |
| Tangible assets | **—** | 4388 | 5303 | (94) | **9597** |
| Employee benefits | **44** | 6 |  | (4) | **46** |
| Unused tax losses & tax credits | **42178** | (20320) |  |  | **21858** |
| Unremitted earnings | **(41942)** | 20077 |  |  | **(21865)** |
| **Total** | **280** | **4151** | **5303** | **(98)** | **9636** |
|  | **Balance at Jan 1, 2025** | Recognized in income | Other movements | Translation Differences | **Balance at Dec 31, 2025** |
| Tangible assets | **9597** | (7474) | (67) | 273 | **2329** |
| Employee benefits | **46** | (31) |  | 5 | **20** |
| Unused tax losses & tax credits | **21858** | (114) |  | (5) | **21739** |
| Unremitted earnings | **(21865)** | 141 |  | 1 | **(21723)** |
| **Total** | **9636** | **(7478)** | **(67)** | **274** | **2365** |

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**<u>Note 11 - Non-current receivables</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Shareholders loans to joint ventures | 20222 | 16188 |
| Derivatives |  | 1279 |
| Cash guarantees and deposits | 57534 | 48548 |
| Other non-current receivables | 19360 | 9061 |
| **Total non-current receivables** | **97116** | **75076** |

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The shareholder loans to joint ventures mainly relates to the loans provided to Be Hydro and JPN H2YDRO and to joint ventures within the Windcat group of companies, i.e. TSM Windcat and FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics.

The cash guarantees and deposits as of December 31, 2025 relates to a cash security of $51.7 million lodged with the High Court of Malaysia in January, 2024. The cash security was required to lift the arrest on the vessel *Oceania* which was subsequently sold and delivered to her new owners (see Note 21).

The increase in other non-current receivables mainly relates to an advancement for the development of ammonia-powered engines for its new bulk carriers. The amount will be recovered through future engine deliveries.

**The maturity date of the non-current receivables is as follows:**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Receivable: |  |  |
| Within two years | 62745 | 57240 |
| Between two and three years | 4508 | 52 |
| Between three and four years | 3844 | 4 |
| Between four and five years | 60 | 183 |
| More than five years | 25959 | 17597 |
| **Total non-current receivables** | **97116** | **75076** |

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**<u>Note 12 - Inventory</u>**

The bunker inventory mainly relates to the bunker fuel stored on board of the vessels. As of December 31, 2025, lube oils are classified within Inventory, aligning the presentation within the group, having previously been presented under deferred charges. The carrying amount of the bunker inventory on board of the vessels amounted to $55.7 million (2024: $17.3 million), and the carrying amount of the lube oils amounted to $17.5 million as of December 31, 2025 (2024: $7.7 million). As the amount of the lube oils as of December 31, 2024 is not material, comparative figures have not been restated.

The increase in bunker inventory is primarily driven by the acquisition of the Golden Ocean fleet in March, 2025.

Bunker expenses and consumed lubricants are recognized in profit or loss upon consumption. Bunker expenses are presented within voyage expenses (see Note 5), while lubricants are included within vessel operating expenses.

The other inventory as of December 31, 2025 amounts to $4.0 million (2024: $9.1 million) and relates to trucks purchased to be converted into hydrotrucks for resale and spare parts used for the conversion of regular engines to hydrogen powered engines.

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**<u>Note 13 - Trade and other receivables - current</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Trade receivables | 141937 | 117824 |
| Trade receivables - TI Pool | 40623 | 56568 |
| Accrued income | 39874 | 9237 |
| Accrued interest | 361 | 236 |
| Deferred charges | 56171 | 45072 |
| Deferred fulfillment costs | 11424 | 1126 |
| Other receivables | 30247 | 3691 |
| Lease receivables |  | 1263 |
| Derivatives | 206 | 866 |
| **Total trade and other receivables** | **320843** | **235883** |

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The increase in trade receivables is primarily due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean and the delivery of newbuild vessels and thus an increase of the total fleet on the water as at December 31, 2025.

The decrease in trade receivables - TI Pool relates to income to be received by the Group from the Tankers International Pool. These amounts decreased in 2025 mainly due to a decrease in number of vessels in the pool.

The increase in accrued income is primarily attributable to a higher number of vessels, in line with the acquisition of Golden Ocean, operating primarily on the spot market compared to December 31, 2024.

The increase in deferred charges relates mainly to deferred arrangement fees on predelivery financing of newbuild vessels.

Fulfillment costs represent primarily bunker costs incurred between the date on which the contract of a spot voyage charter was concluded and the next load port. The increase is mainly due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean and thus more vessels operating on the spot market as per December 31, 2025.

The increase in other receivables is due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean and mainly relates to bunker receivables on time charter-out contracts.

For currency and credit risk, we refer to Note 19.

**<u>Note 14 - Cash and cash equivalents</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 146529 | 38869 |
| **Total** | **146529** | **38869** |

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No bank deposits were held at December 31, 2025 and at December 31, 2024.

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**<u>Note 15 - Equity</u>**

**Number of shares issued**

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| *(in shares)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** |
| **On issue at December 31 - fully paid** | **315,977,647** | **220,024,713** | **220,024,713** |

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As at December 31, 2025, the share capital is represented by 315,977,647 shares. The shares have no nominal value.

As at December 31, 2025, the authorized share capital not issued amounts to $134,855,102 (2024 and 2023: $83,898,616) or the equivalent of 124,071,775 shares (2024 and 2023: 77,189,888 shares).

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends when declared and are entitled to one vote per share at the shareholders' meetings of the Group.

**Translation reserve**

The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations.

**Hedging reserve**

The hedging instruments were as follows:

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| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
|<br>*(in thousands of USD)* | **Notional Value** | **Fair Value - Assets** | **Fair Value - Liabilities** | **Change in FV recognized in OCI** |
| ***Interest rate swaps*** |  |  |  |  |
| $161.1 million facility | 92695 | 110 | 20 | (2055) |
| **Total** | **92695** | **110** | **20** | **(2055)** |

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| | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** |
|<br>*(in thousands of USD)* | **Notional Value** | **Fair Value - Assets** | **Fair Value - Liabilities** | **Change in FV recognized in OCI** |
| ***Interest rate swaps*** |  |  |  |  |
| $161.1 million facility | 111545 | 2145 |  | 1005 |
| **Total** | **111545** | **2145** | **—** | **1005** |

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The Group, in connection to the $150.0 million facility raised on June 21, 2022 and amended in the second half of 2024 to $161.1 million, entered into several Interest Rate Swaps (IRSs) for a combined notional value of $109.4 million. These IRSs are used to hedge the risk related to the fluctuation of the SOFR rate and qualify as hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge relationship under IFRS 9. These instruments have been measured at their fair value; effective changes in fair value have been recognized in OCI and the ineffective portion has been recognized in profit or loss. These IRSs are matching the repayment profile of the facility and mature on March 31, 2030. The notional value of these instruments at December 31, 2025 amounted to $92.7 million. The fair value of these instruments at December 31, 2025 amounted to $0.1 million (see Note 13 and 18) and $(2.0) million has been recognized in OCI in 2025.

**Treasury shares**

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, CMB.TECH NV owned 25,807,878 of its own shares.

**Distributions**

During 2025, the Company declared two interim dividends of $0.05 per share each (one on August 27, 2025 and one on December 16, 2025, with the second paid in January 2026). On February 24, 2026, the Company declared an interim dividend of $0.16 per share, which is expected to be paid on or about April 27, 2026.

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

The total amount of dividends declared in 2025 was $29.0 million ($1,110.9 million in 2024 and $646.3 million in 2023) and Golden Ocean also distributed $5.2 million to the non-controlling interest. $20.2 million was paid in 2025 ($1,126.7 million in 2024 and $630.5 million in 2023).

**Long term incentive plans**

The Group did not issue any new long term incentive plans in 2025 and 2024 and all previously existing LTIP plans terminated at the end of 2023 following the change in control. Please see Note 23 for more information on the old plans.

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**<u>Note 16 - Earnings per share</u>**

**Basic earnings per share**

The calculation of basic earnings per share was based on a result attributable to ordinary shares and a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period ended December 31 of each year, calculated as follows:

**Result attributable to ordinary shares**

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Result for the period (in USD) | 160,696,062 | 870,829,138 | 858,026,940 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | 229,443,392 | 196,041,579 | 201,901,743 |
| Basic earnings per share (in USD) | 0.70 | 4.44 | 4.25 |

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**Weighted average number of ordinary shares**

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| *(in shares)* | Shares issued | Treasury shares | Shares outstanding | Weighted number of shares |
| **On issue at January 1, 2023** | **220024713** | **18241181** | **201783532** | **201783532** |
| Issuance of shares |  |  |  |  |
| Purchases of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| Withdrawal of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| Transfer of treasury shares |  | (450465) | 450465 | 118211 |
| **On issue at December 31, 2023** | **220024713** | **17790716** | **202233997** | **201901743** |
| **On issue at January 1, 2024** | **220024713** | **17790716** | **202233997** | **202233997** |
| Issuance of shares |  |  |  |  |
| Purchases of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| Withdrawal of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| Transfer of treasury shares |  | 8017162 | (8017162) | (6192418) |
| **On issue at December 31, 2024** | **220024713** | **25807878** | **194216835** | **196041579** |
| **On issue at January 1, 2025** | **220024713** | **25807878** | **194216835** | **194216835** |
| Issuance of shares | 95952934 |  | 95952934 | 35226557 |
| Purchases of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| Withdrawal of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| Transfer of treasury shares |  |  |  |  |
| **On issue at December 31, 2025** | **315977647** | **25807878** | **290169769** | **229443392** |

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On August 20, 2025, the merger between Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. was closed (see Note 24). Based on the Exchange Ratio and the number of outstanding Golden Ocean common shares and ordinary shares in the Company, the Company issued 95,952,934 new ordinary shares by means of a capital increase by contribution in kind.

**Diluted earnings per share**

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the diluted earnings per share (in USD) amount to 0.70 (2024: 4.44 and 2023: 4.25). All LTIPs were terminated during the 2nd half of 2023 due to the change of control (see Note 23). As of December 31, 2023, the Company no longer has instruments that can give rise to dilution.

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**Weighted average number of ordinary shares (diluted)**

The table below shows the potential weighted number of shares that could be created if all stock options and restricted stock units were to be converted into ordinary shares.

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| *(in shares)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Weighted average of ordinary shares outstanding (basic)** | **229443392** | **196041579** | **201901743** |
| Effect of Share-based Payment arrangements |  |  |  |
| **Weighted average number of ordinary shares (diluted)** | **229443392** | **196041579** | **201901743** |

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There are no more remaining outstanding instruments at December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 which can give rise to dilution.

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**<u>Note 17 - Interest-bearing loans and borrowings</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Bank loans** | **Other notes** | **Lease liabilities** | **Other borrowings** | **Total** |
| More than 5 years | 30203 |  | 206 | 52337 | 82746 |
| Between 1 and 5 years | 332032 | 198219 | 3157 | 18911 | 552319 |
| ***More than 1 year*** | ***362235*** | ***198219*** | ***3363*** | ***71248*** | ***635065*** |
| Less than 1 year | 166124 | 3733 | 33493 | 92298 | 295648 |
| **At January 1, 2024** | **528359** | **201952** | **36856** | **163546** | **930713** |
| Loans | 1971542 |  | 332 | 750983 | 2722857 |
| Repayments | (1177328) |  | (33604) | (377540) | (1588472) |
| Acquisitions through business combinations | 332529 |  | 1500 | 234491 | 568520 |
| Transaction expenses | (6686) | 668 |  | (3972) | (9990) |
| Other changes | 5257 |  | (171) | (85) | 5001 |
| Disposals through sale of subsidiary |  |  | (1137) |  | (1137) |
| Translation differences | (867) |  | (32) | (4338) | (5237) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **1652806** | **202620** | **3744** | **763085** | **2622255** |
| More than 5 years | 360928 |  | 184 | 528109 | 889221 |
| Between 1 and 5 years | 1089941 | 198887 | 1267 | 139252 | 1429347 |
| ***More than 1 year*** | ***1450869*** | ***198887*** | ***1451*** | ***667361*** | ***2318568*** |
| Less than 1 year | 201937 | 3733 | 2293 | 95724 | 303687 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **1652806** | **202620** | **3744** | **763085** | **2622255** |
|  | **Bank loans** | **Other notes** | **Lease liabilities** | **Other borrowings** | **Total** |
| More than 5 years | 360928 |  | 184 | 528109 | 889221 |
| Between 1 and 5 years | 1089941 | 198887 | 1267 | 139252 | 1429347 |
| ***More than 1 year*** | ***1450869*** | ***198887*** | ***1451*** | ***667361*** | ***2318568*** |
| Less than 1 year | 201937 | 3733 | 2293 | 95724 | 303687 |
| **At January 1, 2025** | **1652806** | **202620** | **3744** | **763085** | **2622255** |
| Loans | 4782903 |  | 2539 | 1686124 | 6471566 |

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| Repayments | (4237099) |  | (121881) | (600727) | (4959707) |
| Acquisitions through business combinations (Note 25) | 995820 |  | 120541 | 303063 | 1419424 |
| Transaction expenses | (23877) | 667 |  | (8829) | (32039) |
| Other changes | (4594) |  |  | 1064 | (3530) |
| Translation differences | 24801 |  | 106 | 6913 | 31820 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **3190760** | **203287** | **5049** | **2150693** | **5549789** |
| More than 5 years | 556818 |  | 48 | 1372532 | 1929398 |
| Between 1 and 5 years | 2282772 |  | 3320 | 504263 | 2790355 |
| ***More than 1 year*** | ***2839590*** | ***—*** | ***3368*** | ***1876795*** | ***4719753*** |
| Less than 1 year | 351170 | 203287 | 1681 | 273898 | 830036 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **3190760** | **203287** | **5049** | **2150693** | **5549789** |

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The amounts shown under "Loans" and "Repayments" related to bank loans include drawdowns and repayments under revolving credit facilities during the year.

**Bank Loans**

Due to the acquisition and consolidation of Golden Ocean Group as per March 12, 2025, $995.8 million of bank loans were entered into the Group.

On March 4, 2025, the Group entered into a $1.4 billion bridge facilities agreement with a syndicate of banks in view of the acquisition of shares in Golden Ocean. The bridge facilities agreement has an initial term of 9 months with the possibility to extend its term twice with an additional 6 months. The facilities carry a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 3.00 - 5.50% per annum. The facility has mostly been repaid using the new $2 billion facility, see below. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $122.5 million.

On April 7, 2025, the Group entered into a credit facility of $392.7 million for the financing of five VLCC newbuildings that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility has a term of 2 years before delivery and 12 years as from delivery of the respective vessels and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.75%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $168.9 million.

On May 8, 2025, the Group entered into term and revolving facilities of $2 billion, comprising of a term loan facility of up to $1,250 million for the refinancing of the existing facilities in respect of the vessels of former Golden Ocean Group, and a revolving credit facility of up to $750 million for general corporate and working capital purposes. We concluded the facilities with a syndicate of banks. The facility has a term of 5 years and carries a rate of CME Term SOFR plus a margin of 2.10 - 2.75%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $1,194.7 million.

On June 27, 2025, the Group entered into a revolving credit facility of $90 million. On September 19, 2025, the facility was amended and restated to reflect an increased commitment at that time of $15.1 million. The facility has a term of 2 years and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $74.1 million.

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On September 23, 2025, the Group entered into a credit facility of $57.5 million for the financing of one Newcastlemax newbuilding that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility has a term of up to 2 years before delivery and 8 years as from delivery of the vessel and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $20.1 million.

On December 5, 2025, the Group entered into a credit facility of $68 million for the financing of two Bitumen tanker newbuilding that also features a predelivery finance component. The facility has a term of up to 2 years before delivery and 12 years as from delivery of the vessel and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, there is no outstanding balance under this facility.

On December 9, 2025, the Group entered into an amendment and restatement agreement relating to the Global Refinancing $1,290 million to increase the amount of the Revolving Facility to up to $950.0 million. This facility bears interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.30% - 2.90% per annum. The margin is reset every quarter depending on the Net Debt to Total Capitalization. The amendment is accounted for as a non-substantive modification. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $735.0 million.

On December 19, 2025, the Group entered into an €150 million ($176.25 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. We concluded this facility with a range of commercial banks and the support of Gigarant. The facility contains a clause governing the negotiation of Sustainability Terms Supplement within 12 months after signing the facility. The facility has a term of 3 years and carries a rate of daily compounded SOFR plus a margin of 1.80%. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under this facility was $0.0 million.

**Undrawn borrowing facilities**

At December 31, 2025, CMB.TECH and its fully-owned subsidiaries have undrawn credit line facilities amounting to $392.3 million (2024: $308.6 million), of which $103.0 million will mature within 12 months.

**Terms and debt repayment schedule**

The terms and conditions of outstanding loans were as follows:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* |  |  |  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Curr** | **Nominal interest rate** | **Year of mat.** | **Facility size** | **Drawn** | **Carrying value** | **Facility size** | **Drawn** | **Carrying value** |
| Unsecured Revolving loan 80M | EUR | SOFR + CAS + 1.45% | 2025 |  |  |  | 83112 | 27500 | 27505 |
| Unsecured Revolving loan 150M | EUR | SOFR + CAS + 1.80% | 2028 | 176250 |  | (1651) |  |  |  |
| Secured FSO loan 161.1M | USD | SOFR + 2.15% | 2030 | 123593 | 123593 | 122736 | 148727 | 148727 | 147464 |
| Secured vessels loan Refi - Revolving loan 950M\* | USD | SOFR + 2.30% - 2.90% | 2028 | 950000 | 735000 | 730703 | 995207 | 750000 | 743637 |
| Secured vessels loan 129.75M | USD | SOFR + 1.28% - 1.73% | 2038 | 25950 | 25950 | 25481 | 25950 | 25950 | 26102 |
| Secured vessels Revolving loan 182.5M\* | USD | SOFR + 2.20% - 2.80% | 2029 | 46049 | 45049 | 44109 | 169500 | 167250 | 165691 |
| Secured vessels loan 392.7M | USD | SOFR + 1.75% | 2040 | 168861 | 168861 | 167244 |  |  |  |
| Secured 1.4B Bridge Facility | USD | SOFR + 3.04% | 2026 | 122522 | 122522 | 122598 |  |  |  |
| Credit Line Windcat EUR 1.25M | EUR | SOFR + 1.83% |  | 1469 | 1469 | 1470 | 1299 | 1299 | 1299 |
| Credit Line Windcat EUR 1.25M | EUR | SOFR + 2.40% |  | 1469 | 1469 | 1470 | 1299 | 1299 | 1299 |
| Secured loan EUR 151.2M | EUR | Euribor + 1.00% | 2038 | 121750 | 121750 | 119813 | 86925 | 86925 | 87510 |
| Secured loan 152M | USD | SOFR + 2.06% | 2036 | 67425 | 67425 | 65354 | 72504 | 72504 | 70309 |
| Secured loan 280M | USD | SOFR + 2.06% | 2036 | 175855 | 175855 | 170166 | 189216 | 189216 | 183163 |
| Secured loan 224M | USD | SOFR + 2.06% | 2038 | 162773 | 162773 | 157768 | 115733 | 115733 | 112330 |
| Secured loan Windcat EUR 77.9M | EUR | Euribor + 3.25% | 2027 | 46998 | 46998 | 46838 | 49426 | 43921 | 43623 |
| Secured loan EUR 154.7M | EUR | Euribor + 1.00%<br>Euribor + 0.90% | 2037<br>2039 | 91364 | 91364 | 89122 | 34276 | 34276 | 34634 |
| Secured loan EUR 8.8M | EUR | Euribor + 1.10% | 2033 | 8272 | 8272 | 8297 | 8228 | 8228 | 8240 |
| Secured loan 41.8M | USD | SOFR + 2.00% | 2033 | 41109 | 41109 | 40420 |  |  |  |
| Secured loan 1,400 TEU 26.3M | USD | SOFR + 3.75%<br>Euribor + 3.55% | 2032 | 2025 | 2025 | 2043 |  |  |  |
| Secured loan 57.5M | USD | SOFR + 1.80% | 2035 | 20084 | 20084 | 20109 |  |  |  |
| Secured vessels loan 2B Facility | USD | SOFR + 2.10% - 2.75% | 2030 | 1194659 | 1194659 | 1182981 |  |  |  |
| Secured vessels Revolving loan 105.1M | USD | SOFR + 1.80% | 2027 | 74100 | 74100 | 73690 |  |  |  |
| **Total interest-bearing bank loans** | **Total interest-bearing bank loans** | **Total interest-bearing bank loans** |  | **3622579** | **3230329** | **3190760** | **1981402** | **1672828** | **1652806** |

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*\* The total amount available under the revolving loan Facilities depends on the total value of the fleet of tankers securing the facility.*

The facility size of the vessel loans can be reduced if the value of the collateralized vessels falls under a certain percentage of the outstanding amount under that loan. For further information, we refer to Note 19.

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**Other notes**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* |  |  |  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Curr** | **Nominal interest rate** | **Year of mat.** | **Facility size** | **Drawn** | **Carrying value** | **Facility size** | **Drawn** | **Carrying value** |
| Unsecured notes | USD | 6.25% | 2026 | 200000 | 200000 | 203287 | 200000 | 200000 | 202620 |
| **Total other notes** | **Total other notes** | **Total other notes** |  | **200000** | **200000** | **203287** | **200000** | **200000** | **202620** |

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On September 2, 2021, the Group announced a successful placement of a new $200 million senior unsecured bonds. The bonds mature in September 2026 and carry a coupon of 6.25%. An application has been made for the bonds to be listed on Oslo Stock Exchange. The related transaction costs of $3.3 million are amortized over the lifetime of the instrument using the effective interest rate method. The net proceeds from the bond issue have been used for general corporate purposes and/or refinancing of the old $200 million bond (ISIN: NO0010793888). As part of this transaction the Company bought back $132 million of the $200 million senior bonds issued in 2017 in the course of 2021. In line with the successful placement of the new $200 million senior unsecured bond, the old bond has been fully repaid during the second quarter of 2022.

On March 18, 2022, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway approved the listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange of Euronav Luxembourg S.A.'s $200 million senior unsecured bonds due September 2026.

**Other borrowings**

On June 6, 2017, the Group signed an agreement with BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV to act as dealer for a Treasury Notes Program with a maximum outstanding amount of €50 million. On October 1, 2018, KBC has been appointed as an additional dealer in the agreement and the maximum amount has been increased from €50 million to €150 million. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount was $43.1 million or €36.7 million (December 31, 2024: $63.0 million or €60.6 million). The Treasury Notes are issued on an as needed basis with different durations not exceeding 1 year, and initial pricing is set to 60 bps over Euribor. The Company enters into FX forward contracts to manage the currency risks related to these instruments issued in Euro compared to the USD Group functional currency. The FX contracts have the same nominal amount and duration as the issued Treasury Notes and they are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. On December 31, 2025, the fair value of these forward contracts amounted to $0.5 million (December 31, 2024: $(1.4) million).

On December 4, 2023, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the Suezmaxes Cypres (2022 – 157,310 dwt) and Cedar (2022 – 157,310 dwt), the last one delivered at January 10, 2024. The vessels were sold and were leased back under a 14-year bareboat contract and carry an interest of SOFR plus 435 basis points, which can be reduced by the sustainability saving. The sustainability saving is a CII score of A or B which will lead to a margin reduction of 10 basis points. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding amount was $133.9 million in total. At the end of the bareboat contract, the Company has a purchase obligation. The Company may, at any time on and after the fourth anniversary, notify the owners the charterers' intention to terminate this charter on the purchase option date and purchase the vessel from the owners for the applicable purchase option price.

CMB.TECH Group entered into a number of sale and leaseback arrangements in relation to its newbuilding program during 2024 and 2025 which also feature a pre-delivery finance component. The sale and leaseback financing agreements have a term of between 10 and 15 years from the delivery of the respective vessels and carry an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.95% to 4.21%. At the end of the bareboat contract, the Company has a purchase option or a purchase obligation. As at December 31, 2025, the total outstanding balance under these facilities was $948.5 million.

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

Due to the acquisition and consolidation of Golden Ocean Group as per March 12, 2025, $303.1 million of sale and leaseback arrangements were entered into the Group. All of these arrangements were refinanced during 2025 with the $2 billion facility mentioned above, which was partially refinanced again in December 2025 through four sale-and-leaseback arrangements for 20 vessels in the former Golden Ocean fleet. The outstanding balance for the sale and leaseback arrangement under the acquired fleet as of December 31, 2025 was $1,025.2 million. The related financing agreements have a term of between 9 and 10 years from the delivery of the respective vessels and carry an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.70% to 1.95%. The agreements include purchase options throughout the term, with a purchase option or a purchase obligation at maturity.

In relation to the sale and leaseback arrangements, the total outstanding balance as at December 31, 2025, was $2,107.6 million.

In accordance with IFRS, these transactions were not accounted for as a sale. However, the Group will continue to recognise the transferred assets, and has recognised a financial liability equal to the net transfer proceeds.

The future capital payments for these leaseback agreements are as follows:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Less than one year | 229951 | 31701 |
| Between one and five years | 508140 | 141251 |
| More than five years | 1381645 | 531385 |
| **Total future capital payables** | **2119736** | **704337** |

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**Transaction and other financial costs**

The heading 'Transaction expenses' in the first table of this note reflects the recognition of directly attributable transaction costs as a deduction from the fair value of the corresponding liability, and the subsequent amortization of such costs. In 2025, the Group recognized $63.8 million of directly attributable transaction costs as a deduction from the fair value of the refinancing facilities and $10.6 million as a deduction from the sale and leaseback arrangements and recognized $42.4 million of amortization of financing costs.

Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost increased during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 2024 (2025: $(-375.3) million, 2024: $(-145.6) million). The increase is primarily attributable to higher interest expenses on financial liabilities, driven by a higher average outstanding debt position during the period. This reflects financing costs incurred in connection with the completion of the Golden Ocean transaction, refinancings concluded during the year, and the expansion and increased total value of the fleet. Other financial charges increased in 2025 compared to 2024 (2025: $(-14.3) million, 2024: $(-9.2) million) (see Note 6).

Interest on lease liabilities (2025: $(-3.5) million, 2024: $(-0.3) million) were recognized.

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**Reconciliation of movements of liabilities to cash flows arising from financing activities**

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| | **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** | | **Equity** | **Equity** | **Equity** | **Equity** | |
| | **Loans and borrowings** | **Other Notes** | **Other borrowings** |<br>**Lease liabilities** | **Share capital / premium** | **Reserves** | **Treasury shares** | **Retained earnings** |<br>**Total** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2023** | **1333183** | **197556** | **136861** | **28679** | **1917484** | **33029** | **(163024)** | **385976** | **3869744** |
| ***Changes from financing cash flows*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from loans and borrowings  | 2124850 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2124850 |
| Proceeds from issue of other borrowings |  |  | 569277 |  |  |  |  |  | 569277 |
| Proceeds from transfer of treasury shares  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5429 |  | 5429 |
| Repayment of sale and leaseback agreement  |  |  | (96006) |  |  |  |  |  | (96006) |
| Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings  | (13761) |  | (769) |  |  |  |  |  | (14530) |
| Repayment of borrowings  | (2933724) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (2933724) |
| Repayment of commercial paper  |  |  | (458272) |  |  |  |  |  | (458272) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities  |  |  |  | (21942) |  |  |  |  | (21942) |
| Dividend paid |  |  |  |  | (211807) |  |  | (418733) | (630540) |
| **Total changes from financing cash flows** | **(822635)** | **—** | **14230** | **(21942)** | **(211807)** | **—** | **5429** | **(418733)** | **(1455458)** |
| ***Other changes*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Liability-related |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Amortization of transaction costs  | 15835 | 692 | 4 |  |  |  |  |  | 16531 |
| Amortization of above par issuance  |  | (57) |  |  |  |  |  |  | (57) |
| Amortization of below par issuance  |  | 28 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 28 |
| New leases  |  |  |  | 2312 |  |  |  |  | 2312 |
| Remeasurement |  |  |  | 27158 |  |  |  |  | 27158 |
| Interest expense (Note 6) |  |  | 9423 | 631 |  |  |  |  | 10054 |
| Translation differences  |  |  | 2609 | 18 |  |  |  |  | 2627 |
| Other | 1976 | 3733 | 419 |  |  |  |  |  | 6128 |
| Total liability-related other changes | **17811** | **4396** | **12455** | **30119** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **64781** |
| **Total equity-related other changes (Note 15)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(31654)** | **—** | **840673** | **809019** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2023** | **528359** | **201952** | **163546** | **36856** | **1705677** | **1375** | **(157595)** | **807916** | **3288086** |

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| | **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** | | **Equity** | **Equity** | **Equity** | **Equity** | |
| | **Loans and borrowings** | **Other Notes** | **Other borrowings** |<br>**Lease liabilities** | **Share capital / premium** | **Reserves** | **Treasury shares** | **Retained earnings** |<br>**Total** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | **528359** | **201952** | **163546** | **36856** | **1705677** | **1375** | **(157595)** | **807916** | **3288086** |
| ***Changes from financing cash flows*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from loans and borrowings (Note 17) | 1971542 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1971542 |
| Proceeds from issue of other borrowings (Note 17) |  |  | 750983 |  |  |  |  |  | 750983 |
| Proceeds from transfer of treasury shares (Note 15) |  |  |  |  |  |  | (126913) |  | (126913) |
| Repayment of sale and leaseback agreement (Note 17) |  |  | (54299) |  |  |  |  |  | (54299) |
| Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings (Note 17) | (14946) |  | (4278) |  |  |  |  |  | (19224) |
| Repayment of borrowings (Note 17) | (1177328) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (1177328) |
| Repayment of commercial paper (Note 17) |  |  | (357171) |  |  |  |  |  | (357171) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities (Note 17) |  |  |  | (33879) |  |  |  |  | (33879) |
| Dividend paid |  |  |  |  | (1006043) |  |  | (120640) | (1126683) |
| **Total changes from financing cash flows** | **779268** | **—** | **335235** | **(33879)** | **(1006043)** | **—** | **(126913)** | **(120640)** | **(172972)** |
| ***Other changes*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Liability-related |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Amortization of transaction costs (Note 17) | 8260 | 697 | 306 |  |  |  |  |  | 9263 |
| Amortization of above par issuance (Note 17) |  | (57) |  |  |  |  |  |  | (57) |
| Amortization of below par issuance (Note 17) |  | 28 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 28 |
| New leases (Note 17) |  |  |  | 332 |  |  |  |  | 332 |
| Acquisitions through business combination | 332529 |  | 234491 | 1500 |  |  |  |  | 568520 |
| Remeasurement (Note 17) |  |  |  | (1137) |  |  |  |  | (1137) |
| Interest expense (Note 6) |  |  | 33930 | 275 |  |  |  |  | 34205 |
| Translation differences (Note 17) | (867) |  | (4338) | (32) |  |  |  |  | (5237) |
| Other | 5257 |  | (85) | (171) |  |  |  |  | 5001 |
| **Total liability-related other changes** | **345179** | **668** | **264304** | **767** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **610918** |
| **Total equity-related other changes (Note 15)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(1275)** | **—** | **89822** | **88547** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **1652806** | **202620** | **763085** | **3744** | **699634** | **100** | **(284508)** | **777098** | **3814579** |

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| | **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** | | **Equity** | **Equity** | **Equity** | **Equity** | |
| | **Loans and borrowings** | **Other Notes** | **Other borrowings** |<br>**Lease liabilities** | **Share capital / premium** | **Reserves** | **Treasury shares** | **Retained earnings** |<br>**Total** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | **1652806** | **202620** | **763085** | **3744** | **699634** | **100** | **(284508)** | **777098** | **3814579** |
| ***Changes from financing cash flows*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from loans and borrowings (Note 17) | 4782903 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4782903 |
| Proceeds from issue of other borrowings (Note 17) |  |  | 1686124 |  |  |  |  |  | 1686124 |
| Repayment of sale and leaseback liability (Note 17) |  |  | (379423) |  |  |  |  |  | (379423) |
| Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings (Note 17) | (63773) |  | (10621) |  |  |  |  |  | (74394) |
| Repayment of borrowings (Note 17) | (4237099) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (4237099) |
| Repayment of commercial paper (Note 17) |  |  | (221304) |  |  |  |  |  | (221304) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities (Note 17) |  |  |  | (121881) |  |  |  |  | (121881) |
| Dividend paid |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (20157) | (20157) |
| **Total changes from financing cash flows** | **482031** | **—** | **1074776** | **(121881)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(20157)** | **1414769** |
| ***Other changes*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Liability-related |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Amortization of transaction costs (Note 17) | 39896 | 696 | 1792 |  |  |  |  |  | 42384 |
| Amortization of above par issuance (Note 17) |  | (57) |  |  |  |  |  |  | (57) |
| Amortization of below par issuance (Note 17) |  | 28 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 28 |
| New leases (Note 17) |  |  |  | 2539 |  |  |  |  | 2539 |
| Acquisitions through business combination (Note 17) | 995820 |  | 303063 | 120541 |  |  |  |  | 1419424 |
| Translation differences (Note 17) | 24801 |  | 6913 | 106 |  |  |  |  | 31820 |
| Other | (4594) |  | 1064 |  |  |  |  |  | (3530) |
| **Total liability-related other changes** | **1055923** | **667** | **312832** | **123186** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **1492608** |
| **Equity-related** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Merger |  |  |  |  | 1461363 |  |  | (244352) | 1217011 |
| Acquisitions through business combination (Note 17) | **—** | **—** | **—** |  | **—** | **—** | **—** | 72726 | 72726 |
| Other |  |  |  |  |  | 9492 |  | 151924 | 161416 |
| **Total equity-related other changes (Note 15)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **1461363** | **9492** | **—** | **(19702)** | **1451153** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **3190760** | **203287** | **2150693** | **5049** | **2160997** | **9592** | **(284508)** | **737239** | **8173109** |

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**<u>Note 18 - Trade and other payables</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Derivatives | 20 |  |
| **Total non-current other payables** | **20** | **—** |
| Trade payables | 79942 | 22296 |
| Accrued expenses | 36330 | 24826 |
| Accrued payroll | 6816 | 2662 |
| Dividends payable | 14616 | 538 |
| Deferred income | 78734 | 27367 |
| Other payables | 6054 | 1902 |
| **Total current trade and other payables** | **222492** | **79591** |

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The increase in trade payables is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Golden Ocean and the delivery of additional newbuild vessels during 2025 which caused an increase in bunker payables.

The increase in accrued expenses as of December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, is primarily attributable to an increase in expenses related to vessels in drydock at year-end.

The increase in dividends payable at December 31, 2025 relates to the dividend pay out for coupon 44 which was paid in January, 2026.

Deferred income relates to short term balances. The increase in deferred income is mainly attributable to the acquisition of the Golden Ocean fleet and primarily relates to deferred revenue from vessels operating under time charter contracts and voyage charters contracts. The full amount of deferred revenue as per prior year-end and at the moment of the acquisition of Golden Ocean ($39.5 million) has been recognized during the current financial year.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management</u>**

**Accounting classifications and fair values**

The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value, such as trade and other receivables and payables.

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| | **Carrying amount** | **Carrying amount** | **Carrying amount** | **Carrying amount** | **Fair value** | **Fair value** | **Fair value** | **Fair value** |
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Financial assets at fair value** | **Financial assets at amortized cost** | **Other financial liabilities** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| **December 31, 2024** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial assets measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps (Note 11/13) | 2145 |  |  | 2145 |  | 2145 |  | 2145 |
| Investments (Note 26) | 45000 |  |  | 45000 |  |  | 45000 | 45000 |
|  | **47145** | **—** | **—** | **47145** |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial assets not measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Non-current receivables (Note 11) |  | 73797 |  | 73797 |  |  | 73797 | 73797 |
| Lease receivables (Note 13) |  | 1263 |  | 1263 |  | 2268 |  | 2268 |
| Trade and other receivables \* (Note 13) |  | 184409 |  | 184409 |  |  |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) |  | 38869 |  | 38869 |  |  |  |  |
|  | **—** | **298338** | **—** | **298338** |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial liabilities measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Forward exchange contracts (Note 17) | 1373 |  |  | 1373 |  | 1373 |  | 1373 |
|  | **1373** | **—** | **—** | **1373** |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial liabilities not measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Secured bank loans (Note 17) |  |  | 1622703 | 1622703 |  | 1648136 |  | 1648136 |
| Unsecured bank loans (Note 17) |  |  | 30103 | 30103 |  | 30103 |  | 30103 |
| Unsecured other notes (Note 17) |  |  | 202620 | 202620 | 202225 |  |  | 202225 |
| Other borrowings (Note 17) |  |  | 763085 | 763085 |  | 771798 |  | 771798 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 17) |  |  | 3744 | 3744 |  | 3383 |  | 3383 |
| Trade and other payables \* (Note 18) |  |  | 50700 | 50700 |  |  |  |  |
|  |  | **—** | **2672955** | **2672955** |  |  |  |  |

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| | **Carrying amount** | **Carrying amount** | **Carrying amount** | **Carrying amount** | **Fair value** | **Fair value** | **Fair value** | **Fair value** |
| | **Financial assets at fair value** | **Financial assets at amortized cost** | **Other financial liabilities** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| **December 31, 2025** | | | | | | | | |
| **Financial assets measured at fair value** | | | | | | | | |
| Forward exchange contracts (Note 13) | 482 |  |  | 482 |  | 482 |  | 482 |
| Interest rate swaps (Note 13) | 110 |  |  | 110 |  | 110 |  | 110 |
| Bunker derivatives (Note 13) | 96 |  |  | 96 |  | 96 |  | 96 |
| Investments (Note 26) | 89800 |  |  | 89800 |  |  | 89800 | 89800 |
|  | **90488** | **—** | **—** | **90488** |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial assets not measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Non-current receivables (Note 11) |  | 97116 |  | 97116 |  |  | 97116 | 97116 |
| Trade and other receivables \* (Note 13) |  | 250312 |  | 250312 |  |  |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) |  | 146529 |  | 146529 |  |  |  |  |
|  | **—** | **493957** | **—** | **493957** |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial liabilities measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps (Note 18) | 20 |  |  | 20 |  | 20 |  | 20 |
|  | **20** | **—** | **—** | **20** |  |  |  |  |
| **Financial liabilities not measured at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Secured bank loans (Note 17) |  |  | 3187820 | 3187820 |  | 3277577 |  | 3277577 |
| Unsecured bank loans (Note 17) |  |  | 2940 | 2940 |  | 2940 |  | 2940 |
| Unsecured other notes (Note 17) |  |  | 203287 | 203287 | 204195 |  |  | 204195 |
| Other borrowings (Note 17) |  |  | 2150673 | 2150673 |  | 2175537 |  | 2175537 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 17) |  |  | 5049 | 5049 |  | 5121 |  | 5121 |
| Trade and other payables \* (Note 18) |  |  | 143653 | 143653 |  |  |  |  |
|  | **—** | **—** | **5693422** | **5693422** |  |  |  |  |

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**Measurement of fair values**

***Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs***

Level 1 fair value was determined based on the actual trading of the unsecured notes, due in 2026, and the trading price on December 31, 2025. The following tables show the valuation techniques used in measuring Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair values, as well as the significant unobservable inputs used.

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| Forward exchange contracts | Forward pricing: the fair value is determined using quoted forward exchange rates at the reporting date and present value calculations based on high credit quality yield curve in the respective currencies. | Not applicable |
| Interest rate swaps | Swap models: the fair value is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows. Estimates of future floating-rate cash flows are based on quoted swap rates, futures prices and interbank borrowing rates. | Not applicable |
| Commodity derivatives | Fair value is determined based on the present value of the quoted forward price. | Not applicable |
| Equity investments | The valuation is based on either the multiple approach or the net asset value, depending on the investee's industry characteristics and the nature of its operations. | EBITDA multiple;<br>Discount for lack of marketability;<br>Control premium or minority discount;<br>Underlying fair value inputs used in the NAV calculation. |

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| Non-current receivables (consisting primarily of shareholders' loans and cash security deposits) | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate and forecasted cash flows |
| Lease receivables | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate |
| Other financial liabilities (consisting of secured and unsecured bank loans and lease liabilities) | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate |
| Other financial notes (consisting of unsecured notes) | List price | Not applicable |

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**Transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3**

There were no transfers between these levels in 2024 and 2025.

**Financial risk management**

In the course of its normal business, the Group is exposed to the following risks:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Credit risk

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Liquidity risk

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Market risk (Shipping market risk, interest rate risk, currency risk and commodity risk)

The Company's Supervisory Board has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group's risk management framework. The Supervisory Board has established the Audit and Risk Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Group's risk management policies. The Committee reports regularly to the Supervisory Board on its activities.

The Group's risk management policies are established to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group's activities. The Group, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Group's Audit and Risk Committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Group's risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Group. The Group's Audit and Risk Committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the Audit and Risk Committee.

**Credit risk**

**Trade and other receivables**

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

The Group has a formal credit policy. Credit evaluations - when necessary - are performed on an ongoing basis. At the balance sheet date there were no significant concentrations of credit risk. Based on past experience, and considering any forward-looking factors, there was only a small impact on doubtful amounts at year-end. Based on individual analyses, provisions for doubtful debtors were in line with 2024. Credit risk is limited to trade and other receivables. In particular, the one client representing more than 10% of the Marine division's total revenue in 2025 (see Note 2) only represented 3.10% of these trade and other receivables at December 31, 2025 (2024: two clients representing 0.40%). The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset.

The ageing of current trade and other receivables is as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** |
| Not past due | 144908 | 114472 |
| Past due 0-30 days | 16429 | 15247 |
| Past due 31-365 days | 40125 | 45841 |
| More than one year | 11346 | 2523 |
| **Total trade and other receivables** | **212807** | **178083** |

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Past due amounts are not credit impaired as collection is considered to be likely and management is confident the outstanding amounts can be recovered. As at December 31, 2025 12.66% (2024: 23.98%) of the total current trade and other receivables relate to TI Pool. TI Pool is paid after completion of the voyages and only deals with oil majors, national oil companies and other actors of the oil industry whose credit worthiness historically has been high. Amounts not past due are also with customers with high credit worthiness and are therefore not credit impaired.

**Non-current receivables**

Non-current receivables as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 mainly consist of shareholders loans to joint ventures and a cash security (see Note 11).

**Cash and cash equivalents**

The Group held cash and cash equivalents of $146.5 million at December 31, 2025 (2024: $38.9 million). The cash and cash equivalents are held with bank and financial institution counterparties, which are rated A- to AA+, based on rating agency S&P (see Note 14) and spread over different banks.

**Derivatives**

Derivatives are entered into with banks and financial institution counterparties, which are rated A- to AA+, based on rating agency S&P.

**Guarantees**

Our secured indebtedness is secured by a CMB.TECH NV guarantee when the indebtedness is not taken at the level of the parent. This is applicable for the following facilities, as per December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $161.1 million Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $41.8 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €151.2 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €154.7 million Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €77.9 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $152.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $280.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $224.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $26.3 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $2 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $105.1 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $57.5 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $68 million Senior Secured Credit Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $153.8 million Leasing Facility – Cedar & Cypres

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $41.4 million Leasing Facility – CMA CGM Etosha

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $45.0 million Leasing Facility – CMA CGM Zingaro

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $40.0 million Leasing Facility – Bochem Santos

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $40.0 million Leasing Facility – Bochem Callao

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $594.9 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $118.8 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $115.2 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $156.4 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $99.9 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $96.4 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $354.6 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $196.0 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $102.4 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $451.2 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $186.8 million Leasing Facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €1.6 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 54 (BRED)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €1.6 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 54 (CIC)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €3.5 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 56

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €2.8 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 59 (BPI)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €2.8 million Senior Secured Credit Facility – TSM Windcat 59 (CIC)

**Liquidity risk**

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group's reputation. The sources of financing are diversified and the bulk of the loans are irrevocable, long-term and maturities are spread over different years.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

The following are the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2024** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2024** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2024** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2024** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2024** |
| *(in thousands of USD)* | Carrying Amount | **Total** | Less than 1 year | Between 1 and 5 years | More than 5 years |
| **Non derivative financial liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Bank loans and other notes (Note 17) | 1855426 | **2429845** | 313873 | 1603373 | 512598 |
| Other borrowings (Note 17) | 763085 | **1111977** | 143799 | 292668 | 675510 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 17) | 3744 | **4138** | 2397 | 1517 | 224 |
| Current trade and other payables \* (Note 18) | 52073 | **52073** | 52073 |  |  |
|  | **2674328** | **3598033** | **512143** | **1897558** | **1188332** |
|  | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2025** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2025** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2025** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2025** | **Contractual cash flows December 31, 2025** |
|  | Carrying Amount | **Total** | Less than 1 year | Between 1 and 5 years | More than 5 years |
| **Non derivative financial liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Bank loans and other notes (Note 17) | 3394047 | **4388777** | 759149 | 2845993 | 783636 |
| Other borrowings (Note 17) | 2150693 | **3121500** | 395002 | 949471 | 1777028 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 17) | 5049 | **5763** | 1793 | 3915 | 56 |
| Current trade and other payables \* (Note 18) | 143653 | **143653** | 143653 |  |  |
|  | **5693442** | **7659694** | **1299596** | **3799379** | **2560719** |

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\* Deferred income and VAT payables (included in other payables) (see Note 18), which are not financial liabilities, are not included.

The Group has secured bank loans that contain loan covenants. A future breach of covenant may require the Group to repay the loan earlier than indicated in the above table. For more details on these covenants, please see "capital management" below.

The interest payments on variable interest rate loans in the table above reflect market forward interest rates at the reporting date and these amounts may change as market interest rates change. It is not expected that the cash flows included in the table above (the maturity analysis) could occur significantly earlier, or at significantly different amounts than stated above.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

**Market risk**

**Managing interest rate benchmark reform and associated risks**

**Derivatives**

The Group from time to time may enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to market fluctuations, foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational, financing and investment activities. Derivatives are initially measured at fair value; attributable transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are remeasured at fair value, and changes therein are generally recognized in profit or loss. The group designated certain derivatives as hedging instruments to hedge the variability in cash flows. The Group entered into interest rate swaps and forward exchange contracts to hedge this risk (see Note 15).

The Group holds interest rate swaps which have floating legs that are indexed to USD SOFR. The Group's derivative instruments are governed by contracts based on the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)'s master agreements.

As from 2022 onwards new transactions are based on the RFR approach using benchmark rate SOFR. This benchmark rate is quoted each day.

The Group's exposure to USD SOFR designated in hedging relationships is $92.7 million nominal amount at December 31, 2025 (see Note 15), representing the nominal amount of the four interest rate swaps maturing in 2030.

Due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean, the Company acquired interest rate swaps assets in the total amount of $23.1 million. Subsequently, in July and August 2025, the Company terminated these interest rate swaps with the total notional amount of $550 million thereby receiving settlement of $18.9 million.

**Hedge Accounting** 

The Group ensure that hedge accounting relationships are aligned with its risk management objectives and strategy and apply a more qualitative and forward looking approach in assessing hedge effectiveness. On initial designation of the derivative as hedging instrument, the Group formally documents the economic relationship between the hedging instrument(s) and hedged item(s), including the risk management objective(s) and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The Group also documents the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship and makes an assessment whether the hedging instruments are expected to be "highly effective" in offsetting the changes in the cash flows of the respective hedged items during the period for which the hedge is designated.

On an ongoing basis, the Group assesses whether the hedge relationship continues and is expected to continue to remain highly effective using retrospective and prospective quantitative and qualitative analysis.

**Total amounts of unreformed contracts, including those with an appropriate fallback clause**

As at December 31, 2025, all existing financial instruments are indexed to USD SOFR and EURIBOR.

**Shipping market risk**

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

The spot freight market is a highly volatile global market and the Group cannot predict what the market will be without significant uncertainty. The Group has a strategy of operating the majority of its fleet on the spot market but tries to keep a certain part of the fleet under fixed time charter contracts. The proportion of vessels operated on the spot vary according to the many factors affecting both the spot and fixed time charter contract markets.

Every increase (decrease) of $1,000 on the spot freight market (VLCC, Suezmax, Newcastlemax, Capesize, Kamsamax, Panamax, Coaster, Container, Chemical tanker and CSOV) per day would have increased (decreased) profit or loss by the amounts shown below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(effect in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2023** | **2023** |
|  | **Profit or loss** | **Profit or loss** | **Profit or loss** | **Profit or loss** | **Profit or loss** | **Profit or loss** |
|  | **$1000** | **$1000** | **$1000** | **$1000** | **$1000** | **$1000** |
|  | **Increase** | **Decrease** | **Increase** | **Decrease** | **Increase** | **Decrease** |
|  | 43694 | (43694) | 14521 | (14521) | 20252 | (20252) |

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**Interest rate risk**

CMB.TECH interest rate management general policy is to borrow at floating interest rates based on SOFR and on EURIBOR plus a margin. The CMB.TECH Corporate Treasury Department monitors the Group's interest rate exposure on a regular basis. From time to time and under the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer, different strategies to reduce the risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates can be proposed to the Supervisory Board for their approval. The Group hedges part of its exposure to changes in interest rates on borrowings. All borrowings contracted for the financing of vessels are on the basis of a floating interest rate, increased by a margin. On a regular basis the Group may use interest rate related derivatives (interest rate swaps, caps and floors) to achieve an appropriate mix of fixed and floating rate exposure as defined by the Group. On December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Group had such instruments in place and approximately 2% and 6% of the floating interest rates have been hedged, respectively.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Group's interest-bearing financial instruments was:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** |
| **FIXED RATE INSTRUMENTS** |  |  |
| Financial assets | 18154 | 13681 |
| Financial liabilities | 291746 | 344731 |
|  | **309900** | **358412** |
| **VARIABLE RATE INSTRUMENTS** |  |  |
| Financial assets | 4406 | 3688 |
| Financial liabilities | 5258043 | 2277524 |
|  | **5262449** | **2281212** |

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**Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments**

The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, and the Group does not designate derivatives (interest rate swaps) as hedging instruments under a fair value hedge accounting model. Therefore a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss nor equity as of that date.

**Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments**

A change of 50 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency rates, remain constant.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Profit or Loss** | **Profit or Loss** | **Equity** | **Equity** |
| | **50 BP** | **50 BP** | **50 BP** | **50 BP** |
| *(effect in thousands of USD)* | **Increase** | **Decrease** | **Increase** | **Decrease** |
| **December 31, 2023** |  |  |  |  |
| Variable rate instruments | (7130) | 7129 |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps |  |  | 1376 | (1376) |
| **Cash Flow Sensitivity (Net)** | **(7130)** | **7129** | **1376** | **(1376)** |
| **December 31, 2024** |  |  |  |  |
| Variable rate instruments | (6999) | 6999 |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps |  |  | 1486 | (1514) |
| **Cash Flow Sensitivity (Net)** | **(6999)** | **6999** | **1486** | **(1514)** |
| **December 31, 2025** |  |  |  |  |
| Variable rate instruments | (22315) | 22315 |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps |  |  | 1047 | (1064) |
| **Cash Flow Sensitivity (Net)** | **(22315)** | **22315** | **1047** | **(1064)** |

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**Currency risk**

The Group policy is to monitor its material non-functional currency transaction exposure so as to allow for natural coverage (revenues in the same currency than the expenses) whenever possible. When natural coverage is not deemed reasonably possible (for example for long term commitments), the Company manages its material non-functional currency transaction exposure on a case-by-case basis, either by entering into spot foreign currency transactions, foreign exchange forward, swap or option contracts.

The Group's exposure to currency risk is related to its operating expenses expressed in Euros and to Bank loans and Treasury Notes denominated in Euros. In 2025, about 4.8% (2024: 29.6% and 2023: 18.6%) of the Group's total operating expenses were incurred in Euros. Revenue and borrowings are expressed in USD only, except for instruments issued under the Treasury Notes Program (Note 17).

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** | **December 31, 2023** |
|  | **EUR** | **USD** | **EUR** | **USD** | **EUR** | **USD** |
| Trade payables | (6211) | (73731) | (4188) | (18108) | (5888) | (36144) |
| Operating expenses | (63572) | (1267682) | (184427) | (439046) | (122878) | (538317) |
| Bank loans | (265359) | (2925401) | (176605) | (1476202) | 66 | (528426) |
| Treasury Notes | (43063) |  | (63009) |  | (87106) | (700) |

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For the average and closing rates applied during the year, we refer to Note 27.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on the deposit for the Oceania claim (see Note 11 and 21), which is denominated in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). As the Group's functional currency differs from MYR, exchange rate fluctuations give rise to remeasurement effects. During the current reporting period, a currency gain of $4.8 million was recognised in profit or loss as a result of movements in the exchange rate.

**Sensitivity analysis**

A 10 percent strengthening of the EUR against the USD at December 31, would have increased (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Equity | 635 | 554 | 607 |
| Profit or loss | (6357) | (19726) | (13356) |

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A 10 percent weakening of the EUR against the USD at December 31, would have had the equal but opposite effect to the amounts shown above, on the basis that all the other variables remain constant.

**Cash flow hedges**

The amounts at the reporting date relating to items designated as hedged items were as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|<br>*(in thousands of USD)* | **Change in value used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness** | **Cash flow hedge reserve** | **Change in value used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness** | **Cash flow hedge reserve** |
| ***Interest rate risk*** |  |  |  |  |
| Variable-rate instruments | 2055 | 90 | (1005) | 2145 |

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The amounts relating to items designated as hedging instruments and hedge ineffectiveness were as follows:

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **During the period 2025** | **During the period 2025** | **During the period 2025** |
|<br>*(in thousands of USD)* | **Nominal amount** | **Carrying amount - Assets** | **Carrying amount - Liabilities** | **Line item in the statement of financial position where the hedging instrument is included** | **Changes in the value of the hedging instrument recognized in OCI** | **Hedge ineffectiveness recognized in profit or loss** | **Line item in profit or loss that includes hedge ineffectiveness** |
| ***Interest rate risk*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps | 92695 | 110 | 20 | Trade and other current receivables, Trade and other current payables | (2055) | (317) | Finance expenses |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **During the period 2024** | **During the period 2024** | **During the period 2024** |
|<br>*(in thousands of USD)* | **Nominal amount** | **Carrying amount - Assets** | **Carrying amount - Liabilities** | **Line item in the statement of financial position where the hedging instrument is included** | **Changes in the value of the hedging instrument recognized in OCI** | **Hedge ineffectiveness recognized in profit or loss** | **Line item in profit or loss that includes hedge ineffectiveness** |
| ***Interest rate risk*** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swaps | 111545 | 2145 |  | Non-current receivables, Trade and other current receivables | 1005 |  | Finance expenses |

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During 2025 and 2024, no amounts were reclassified from hedging reserve to profit or loss.

The following table provides a reconciliation by risk category of components of equity and analysis of OCI items, net of tax, resulting from cash flow hedge accounting:

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|:---|:---|
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Hedging reserve** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | **2145** |
| ***Cash flow hedges*** |  |
| Change in fair value interest rate risk | (2055) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **90** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | **1140** |
| ***Cash flow hedges*** |  |
| Change in fair value interest rate risk | 1005 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **2145** |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

**Capital management**

The Company considers equity (Note 15) and borrowings (Note 17) to be capital, and manages it as follows.

The Company is continuously seeking to optimize its capital structure (mix between debt and equity). The main objective is to maximize shareholder value while keeping the desired financial flexibility to execute the strategic projects. Some of the Group's other key drivers when making capital structure decisions are pay-out restrictions and the maintenance of the strong financial health of the Group. Besides the statutory minimum equity funding requirements that apply to the Group's subsidiaries in the various countries, the Group is also subject to covenants in relation to some of its senior secured credit facilities:

• an amount of current assets that, on a consolidated basis, exceeds current liabilities. Current assets may include undrawn amounts of any committed revolving credit facilities and credit lines having a maturity of more than one year;

• an aggregate amount of cash, cash equivalents and available aggregate undrawn amounts of any committed loan of at least $50.0 million or 5% of the Group's total indebtedness (excluding guarantees), depending on the applicable loan facility, whichever is greater;

• an amount of cash of at least $30.0 million;

• a ratio of value adjusted stockholders' equity to value adjusted total assets of at least 25% on or before 31 December 2025. From January 2026 until 31 December 2026, the ratio must be maintained at a minimum of 27.5%. At any time thereafter, the ratio must be maintained at a minimum of 30%; and

• a ratio of stockholders' equity to total assets of at least 30%. This ratio is only applicable under the $200m Nordic bond which matures in September 2026.

We are currently in compliance with all financial covenants under our debt instruments. We monitor compliance with these covenants continually and consider the risk of default to be low based on current projections and the availability of timely mitigating actions. In the event of a covenant breach, many of our financing agreements also provide grace or remedy periods during which we may take corrective actions to restore compliance. Such corrective actions may include, but are not limited to:

• posting additional collateral;

• partial repaying outstanding debt to reduce leverage;

• infusing equity capital;

• negotiating amendments or temporary waivers with lenders; and

• implementing other measures that would positively influence the ratio.

In connection to the senior secured FSO loan of $161.1 million, the facility contains a specific covenant whereby each borrower need to ensure that its financial position shall at all times during the Security Period be such that the Debt Service Cover Ratio in respect of it shall be equal or higher than 1.1x.

The bank loan of Windcat is subject to the following covenant: cash and cash equivalents is not less than €45 thousands multiplied by the number of CTVs owned.

Additionally, most of the financing agreements also include a loan to value test covenant.

Further, the Group's loan facilities generally include an asset protection clause whereby the fair market value of collateral vessels should be at least 125% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the respective loan.

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

All existing financing arrangements, including the bonds, contain a change of control clause (COC), which is triggered if a shareholder would acquire 50%+1 of the shares or voting rights in CMB.TECH.

The credit facilities discussed above also contain restrictions and undertakings which may limit the Group and the Group's subsidiaries' ability to, among other things:

• effect changes in management of the Group's vessels;

• transfer or sell or otherwise dispose of all or a substantial portion of the Group's assets;

• declare and pay dividends; and

• incur additional indebtedness.

A violation of any of these financial covenants or operating restrictions contained in the credit facilities may constitute an event of default under these credit facilities, which, unless cured within the grace period set forth under the applicable credit facility, if applicable, or waived or modified by the Group's lenders, provides them with the right to, among other things, require the Group to post additional collateral, enhance equity and liquidity, increase interest payments, pay down indebtedness to a level where the Group is in compliance with loan covenants, sell vessels in the fleet, reclassify indebtedness as current liabilities and accelerate indebtedness and foreclose liens on the vessels and the other assets securing the credit facilities, which would impair the Group's ability to continue to conduct business.

Furthermore, certain of our credit facilities contain a cross-default provision that may be triggered by a default under one of our other credit facilities. A cross-default provision means that a default on one loan would result in a default on certain other loans. Because of the presence of cross-default provisions in certain of our credit facilities, the refusal of any one lender under our credit facilities to grant or extend a waiver could result in certain of our indebtedness being accelerated, even if our other lenders under our credit facilities have waived covenant defaults under the respective credit facilities. If our secured indebtedness is accelerated in full or in part, it would be very difficult in the current financing environment for us to refinance our debt or obtain additional financing and we could lose our vessels and other assets securing our credit facilities if our lenders foreclose their liens, which would

adversely affect our ability to conduct our business.

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 the Group was in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the debt agreements. With respect to the quantitative covenants as of December 31, 2025, as described above:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.current assets on a consolidated basis (including available credit lines of $392.3 million) exceeded current liabilities by $244.0 million,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.aggregated cash was $559.2 million,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.cash was $146.5 million,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.ratio of value adjusted Stockholders' Equity to value adjusted Total Assets was 44.2%, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.ratio of Stockholders' Equity to Total Assets was 31.2%.

Our Supervisory Board may from time to time, declare and pay cash distributions in accordance with our Coordinated Articles of Association and applicable Belgian law. The declaration and payment of distributions, if any, will always be subject to the approval of either our Supervisory Board (in the case of "interim dividends") or of the shareholders (in the case of "regular dividends" (intermediary dividends) or "repayment of share premium".

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**<u>Note 19 - Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (Continued)</u>**

Our current dividend policy is a full discretionary dividend policy as the Supervisory Board believes this approach offers the required flexibility.

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**<u>Note 20 - Leases</u>**

**Leases as lessee**

On February 23, 2021, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the VLCC *Newton* (2009 – 307,284). The vessel was sold for a net sale price of $35.4 million. The Company has leased back the vessel under a 36-months bareboat contract. In accordance with IFRS, the Group recognized a right-of-use asset and lease liability (see Note 8 and Note 17). During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company has sent a notification letter to exercise the purchase option of $30.0 million and vessel has been delivered on January 22, 2024.

Following the acquisition of Golden Ocean, the Company acquired right of use assets relating to the charter in of eight vessels from SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) ("SFL"). These contracts originated from a sale and leaseback transaction for eight Capesize vessels agreed in 2015. In January 2025, Golden Ocean exercised the purchase option for all eight vessels, and during the third quarter of 2025 the Company finalized the en bloc purchase for a total consideration of $112 million. With reference to Note 25, the right of use assets were recognized at fair value in the amount of $209.5 million. With reference to Note 8, upon delivery of the vessels in July 2025, the assets were reclassified from right of use assets to own vessels.

For the office leases in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Norway, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and US which have an average lease term till February 2029, the Group recognized a right-of-use asset and lease liability. The right-of-use asset was adjusted by the practical expedient impairment assessment based on the onerous contract analysis option. The right-of-use asset related to office leases was reduced by the lease receivable related to subleases that qualify as finance lease under IFRS 16.

The Group used the short-term lease exemption for all the lease contracts with a remaining lease term of less than one year. Accordingly, those lease payments were recognized as an expense.

Information about leases for which the Group is a lessee is presented below.

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**<u>Note 20 - Leases (Continued)</u>**

**Right-of-use assets**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Bareboats** | **Time charters** | **Office rental** | **Company cars** | **Total** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | **30295** | **—** | **2499** | **141** | **32936** |
| Additions to right-of-use assets |  |  | 332 |  | 332 |
| Depreciation charge for the year | (295) |  | (1013) | (105) | (1413) |
| Derecognition of right-of-use assets | (30000) |  | (162) |  | (30162) |
| Acquisitions through business combination |  |  | 1431 |  | 1431 |
| Disposals through sale of subsidiary |  |  | (1184) |  | (1184) |
| Translation differences |  |  | (28) | (2) | (30) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **—** | **—** | **1876** | **34** | **1910** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Bareboats** | **Time charters** | **Office rental** | **Company cars** | **Total** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | **—** | **—** | **1876** | **34** | **1910** |
| Additions to right-of-use assets |  |  | 2539 |  | 2539 |
| Depreciation charge for the year | (8238) |  | (976) | (33) | (9247) |
| Acquisitions through business combination | 209500 |  | 1251 |  | 210751 |
| Impairment charge for the year | (4567) |  |  |  | (4567) |
| Transfers | (196695) |  |  |  | (196695) |
| Translation differences |  |  | 155 | 1 | 156 |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **—** | **—** | **4845** | **2** | **4847** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Interest on lease liabilities | (3537) | (275) | (631) |
| Depreciation right-of-use assets | (9247) | (1413) | (18040) |

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**Amounts recognized in statement of cash flows**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Total cash outflow for leases | (121881) | (33879) | (21942) |
| Total cash inflow for leases | 1263 | 1591 | 1706 |

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**Leases as lessor**

As a lessor the Group leases out some of its vessels under long-term time charter agreements.

The future undiscounted lease payments to be received for these lease agreements are as follows:

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Less than one year | 386834 | 288933 |
| Between one and five years | 1295174 | 1147997 |
| More than five years | 1298706 | 906010 |
| **Total future lease receivables** | **2980714** | **2342939** |

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For certain vessels employed under long-term time charter agreements, the adoption of IFRS 16 required the Group to separate the lease and non-lease component in the contract, with the lease component qualified as operating lease and the non-lease component accounted for under IFRS 15.

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**<u>Note 20 - Leases (Continued)</u>**

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| Lease component of revenue from time charter-out | 2144393 | 1625467 |
| Non-lease component of revenue from time charter-out | 836321 | 717472 |
| **Total future lease receivables** | **2980714** | **2342939** |

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On some of the above mentioned vessels the Group has granted the option to extend the charter period. These option periods have not been taken into account when calculating the future minimum lease receivables.

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**<u>Note 21 - Provisions and contingencies</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Onerous contract** | **Total** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | **598** | **598** |
| Provisions used during the year | (324) | **(324)** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **274** | **274** |
| Non-current |  | **—** |
| Current | 274 | **274** |
| **Total** | **274** | **274** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | **274** | **274** |
| Provisions used during the year | (274) | **(274)** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **—** | **—** |
| Non-current |  | **—** |
| Current |  | **—** |
| **Total** | **—** | **—** |

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The Group is currently involved in three litigations. If applicable, the necessary provisions related to legal and arbitration proceedings are recorded.

The Group was involved in litigation with RMK Maritime ("RMK") relating to a claim for advisory services in connection with the Group's merger with Gener8 in 2016 and 2017. RMK sought damages of $13.0 million. On October 13, 2025, the Commercial Court in London fully dismissed RMK's claim against the Group. RMK did not appeal the judgment and, accordingly, the decision has become final. Following the ruling, the parties agreed on cost recovery, pursuant to which an

amount of $1.1 million is payable by RMK to the Group in full and final settlement. Based on the outcome the proceedings, no provision has been recognized and no further exposure remains as at December 31, 2025.

The Group is first of all involved in litigation against FourWorld before the Belgian Courts. A writ of summons before the Enterprise Court of Antwerp on behalf of CMB NV was served by FourWorld on April 8, 2024. A similar summons was served on CMB.TECH NV on the same day. Following FourWorld's request to the defendants to produce additional documents, the court reset the initial procedural agenda. In accordance therewith, oral pleadings in court took place on 2 and 23 February focusing just on the admissibility of FourWorld's claim and its request for additional documents to be produced. In its judgment of 30 March 2026, the Enterprise Court of Antwerp rejected in full FourWorld's requests for production of documents and for the imposition of a preliminary measure prohibiting the destruction of information. The Court has dismissed some of the defendants' pleas of inadmissibility, while reserving its decision on the remaining admissibility issues and the merits of the case. The parties will now agree a new procedural calendar for the further handling of the remaining issues and the merits.

The claim of FourWorld in the Antwerp Enterprise Court runs more or less in parallel with FourWorld's earlier claim before the Markets Court in Brussels, namely the annulment of three decisions taken by the Company's general assembly: the sale of 24 tankers by Euronav to Frontline, the termination of the arbitration procedure between CMB.TECH NV and Frontline and the take-over of CMB.TECH Enterprises group by CMB.TECH NV. Damages are provisionally estimated at €1 pending a final budget. We estimate the merits of FourWorld's claim to be low and regard their claims as nuisance. This claim before the Antwerp Enterprise Court follows earlier complaints and applications filed by FourWorld against CMB NV before the United States District Court for the Southern District Court of New York and before the Markets Court of the Brussels Court of Appeal in Belgium. In March 2024, both courts rejected all of FourWorld's requests to suspend CMB NV's mandatory offer. Consequently, no further proceedings are pending in New York. Before the Markets Court in Brussels, the case on the merits was decided on September 6, 2024.

Secondly, FourWorld and other dissenting shareholders have commenced legal proceedings before the Court in Bermuda with respect to CMB.TECH's takeover of and merger with Golden Ocean Group Limited ("GOGL"). In August 2025, the shareholders of GOGL were asked to vote for a merger with CMB.TECH Bermuda Limited ("CMBT Bermuda") with the latter absorbing GOGL. The exchange ratio was 0.95 shares in CMBT Bermuda for every GOGL share. The merger was approved by the necessary majority and proceeded on August 20, 2025.

Three former shareholders in GOGL who did not vote in favour of the merger ("the dissenting shareholders") have issued proceedings in Bermuda against CMBT Bermuda in which they claim (i) a declaration that they are entitled to be paid $14.49 per share for their shares in cash (the "cash claims") or alternatively (ii) appraisal by the Court of the fair value of

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their shares pursuant to Bermudan law (the "appraisal claims"). The Bermudan Court has ordered to first hear the cash claims, case managed together, and then the appraisal claims, case managed together. The hearings in the cash claims took place on 21 and 22 January 2026. The judgment on the cash claims is to be expected in the next months.

Management has assessed the merits of FourWorld claims and considers that the Company's position is more likely than not to prevail. Accordingly, no provision has been recognised in respect of these proceedings at this stage. The Company will continue to monitor developments closely.

Lastly, the Group remains involved in litigation concerning the Oceania. A cash security of MYR 210 million ($51.7 million) was lodged with the High Court of Malaysia in January 2024 (see Note 11) pending resolution of the claim in conversion of the cargo brought by Black Swan in the Malaysian High Court. On May 7, 2025,the Group obtained an arbitration award in its favour in the London arbitration proceedings against Silk Straits, CMB.TECH's sub-contractors. The tribunal held that the cargo was deemed to be sanctioned, and therefore Silk Straits under the relevant storage agreement are to indemnify CMB.TECH and pay the Group's claim against Silk Straits of (currently) approximately $4 million, plus interest and costs. Lawyers are enforcing the London Award against Silk Straits in both UK and Malaysia. The conversion claim brought by Black Swan against CMB.TECH remains complex and pending before the Malaysian High Court, with hearings scheduled for July 2026 and a possibility for the Company to appeal which would bring the case well into 2027.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and external as well as internal advice from counsel, management is of the opinion that it is not more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle any obligation and that consequently no provision needs to be accounted for at the moment.

Furthermore, the Group is involved in a number of disputes in connection with its day-to-day activities, both as claimant and defendant. Such disputes and the associated expenses of legal representation are covered by insurance. Moreover, they are not of a magnitude that lies outside the ordinary, and their scope is not of such a nature that they could jeopardize the Group's financial position.

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**<u>Note 22 - Related parties</u>**

**Identity of related parties**

The Group has a related party relationship with its shareholders, subsidiaries (see Note 24) and equity-accounted investees (see Note 26) and with its directors and executive officers (see Note 23).

**Shareholders**

The shareholders in CMB.TECH changed during the year 2023. On October 9, 2023, the Company announced that its two reference shareholders, CMB NV ("CMB") and Frontline plc / Famatown Finance Limited ("Frontline"), have reached an agreement on a transaction involving the Company that puts an end to the deadlock arising from their differences over strategy, while offering other shareholders the opportunity to realise cash value for their investment. At December 31, 2025, CMB.TECH has one major shareholder CMB, owning 56.56% of the equity representing 61.59% of the voting rights, with Saverco as its ultimate parent. Both parties are considered as related.

The Audit and Risk Committee has reviewed the transactions with related parties.

CMB.TECH has entered into a number of agreements with entities in the CMB Group:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i.An office rental agreement with MCA Facilities, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMB. The contract has a term of 3 years and is tacitly renewed every year. Amounts are indexed annually. The Group paid an annual rent of $638 thousand (2024: $533 thousand and in 2023: $335 thousand). As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance was $79 thousand (2024: $197 thousand).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ii.An auxiliary services agreement with CMB. The CMB Group will provide various services to the Company such as general management services, strategic advisory services, accounting services, legal services and general corporate administration. The agreement is for an indefinite period. Total overheads, adjusted for costs that cannot be allocated to other entities within the Group, are charged monthly on the basis of the number of hours spent per legal entity within the Group. The fee is subject to true-up of 5% and the methodology is reviewed annually between the parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iii.The auxiliary services agreement also includes various shipping services such as chartering, operational and technical services. For these services, the recharge is based on the industry standard, i.e. 1.25% of shipping revenue. For all these services (see items ii and iii) an amount of $14.6 million was charged in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance was $6.9 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iv.Sale in 2024 of five Suezmax vessels, Sapphira (2008 - 150,205 dwt), Statia (2006 - 150,205 dwt), Selena (2007 - 150,205 dwt), Cap Victor (2007 - 158,853 dwt) and Cap Felix (2008 - 158,765 dwt) to a wholly owned subsidiary of CMB NV at the market rate at the date of the transaction as part of the fleet rejuvenation.

**Transactions with key management personnel**

The total amount of the remuneration paid in local currency to all non-executive directors for their services as members of the board and committees (if applicable) is as follows:

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| *(in thousands of EUR)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Total remuneration** | **1026** | **948** | **1441** |

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The Nomination and Remuneration Committee annually reviews the remuneration of the members of the Management Board. The remuneration (excluding the CEO) consists of a fixed and a variable component and can be summarized as follows:

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| *(in thousands of EUR)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Total fixed remuneration** | **1000** | **1000** | **2456** |
| of which |  |  |  |
| Cost of pension |  |  | 24 |
| **Total variable remuneration** | **250** | **333** | **8500** |
| of which |  |  |  |
| Share-based payments |  |  | 3218 |
| Termination benefits |  |  | 3642 |

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**<u>Note 22 - Related parties (Continued)</u>**

All amounts mentioned refer to the Management Board in its official composition throughout 2025.

The remuneration of the CEO can be summarized as follows:

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| *(in thousands of EUR)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Total fixed remuneration** | **250** | **250** | **471** |
| **Total variable remuneration** | **62** | **83** | **4163** |
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| Share-based payments |  |  | 1811 |
| Termination benefits |  |  | 1690 |

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On April 1, 2020, the Supervisory Board granted 144,392 restricted stock units within the framework of a long term incentive plan. The RSUs vest over three years in three equal annual installments at the three anniversary dates from the reference date (April 1, 2020) and will be settled in shares. As of December 31, 2023, 88,127 RSUs were vested which have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. On April 1, 2021, the Supervisory Board granted 193,387 RSUs within the framework of a long term incentive plan. The RSUs vest over three years in three equal annual installments at the three anniversary dates from the reference date (April 1, 2021) and will be settled in shares. As of December 31, 2023, 131,529 RSUs were vested consisting of 64,414 RSUs which were vested at the first anniversary date, 14,530 at the second anniversary date and 52,585 RSUs were vested on November 22, 2023 due to the change of control whereby CMB acquired the voting rights of Frontline and owned 49.05% of the voting rights. In total 131,529 RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. On April 1, 2022, the Supervisory Board granted 163,022 RSUs within the framework of a long term incentive plan. The RSUs vest over three years in three equal annual installments at the three anniversary dates from the reference date (April 1, 2022) and will be settled in shares. As of December 31, 2023, 110,730 RSUs were vested consisting of 12,203 RSUs which were vested at the first anniversary date and 98,527 RSUs were vested on November 22, 2023 due to the change of control whereby CMB acquired the voting rights of Frontline and owned 49.05% of the voting rights. In total 110,730 RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. On April 1, 2023, the Supervisory Board granted 120,079 RSUs within the framework of a long term incentive plan. The RSUs vest over three years in three equal annual installments at the three anniversary dates from the reference date (April 1, 2023) and will be settled in shares. As of December 31, 2023, all RSUs were vested due to the change of control whereby CMB acquired the voting rights of Frontline. All RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares.

**Transactions with subsidiaries and joint ventures**

The Group has supplied funds in the form of shareholder's advances to some of its joint ventures at pre-agreed conditions (see below and Note 26).

Balances and transactions between the Group and its subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Details of outstanding balances and transactions between the Group and its joint ventures are disclosed below:

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| **As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024** | **As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024** | **As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024** | | | |
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Trade receivables** | **Trade payables** | **Shareholders Loan** | **Revenue** | **Dividend Income** |
| Bari Shipholding Ltd |  |  | 850 | 14 |  |
| Bastia Shipholding Ltd |  |  |  |  | 150 |
| Tankers Agencies (UK) Ltd | 63 |  |  |  |  |
| be Hydro BV |  |  | 903 |  |  |
| JPN H2Ydro CO. Ltd | 15 |  | 6690 |  |  |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics GmbH | 5 |  | 3688 | 117 |  |
| TSM Windcat | 30 |  | 5238 | 104 |  |
| **Total** | 112 |  | 17369 | 235 | 150 |
| **As of and for the year ended December 31, 2025** | **As of and for the year ended December 31, 2025** | **As of and for the year ended December 31, 2025** |  |  |  |
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Trade receivables** | **Trade payables** | **Shareholders Loan** | **Revenue** | **Dividend Income** |
| United Freight Carriers LLC | 16 |  |  |  |  |
| TFG Marine Pte. Ltd |  | 12633 |  |  |  |
| Tankers Agencies (UK) Ltd |  | 3 |  |  |  |
| Cleanergy Solutions (Namibia) Pty Ltd | 1071 |  |  | 146 |  |
| be Hydro BV |  |  | 1021 |  |  |
| JPN H2Ydro CO. Ltd | 17 |  | 9255 |  |  |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics GmbH | 68 |  | 4406 | 322 |  |
| TSM Windcat | 308 | 261 | 7027 | 372 |  |
| **Total** | **1480** | **12898** | **21709** | **840** | **—** |

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**<u>Note 23 - Share-based payment arrangements</u>**

**Description of share-based payment arrangements:**

All remaining share-based payments have been settled in 2023.

During 2023, the Group had the following share-based payment arrangements:

**Long term incentive plan 2020 (Equity-settled)**

As of December 31, 2023, 88,127 RSUs were vested, which have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. The compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss during 2023 was $0.2 million.

**Long term incentive plan 2021 (Equity-settled)**

As of December 31, 2023, 131,529 RSUs were vested consisting of 64,414 RSUs which were vested at the first anniversary date, 14,530 at the second anniversary date and 52,585 RSUs were vested on November 22, 2023 due to the change of control whereby CMB acquired the shares of Frontline. In total 131,529 RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. The compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss during 2023 was an expense of $0.8 million.

**Long term incentive plan 2022 (Equity-settled)**

As of December 31, 2023, 110,730 RSU's were vested consisting of 12,203 RSUs which were vested at the first anniversary date and 98,527 RSUs were vested on November 22, 2023 due to the change of control whereby CMB acquired the shares of Frontline. In total 110,730 RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. The compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss during 2023 was $1.3 million.

**Long term incentive plan 2023 (Equity-settled)**

As of December 31, 2023, 120,079 RSU's were vested due to the change of control whereby CMB acquired the shares of Frontline and all RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares. The compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss during 2023 was $1.6 million.

**Measurement of Fair Value**

The liability in respect of its obligations under the LTIP 2020, LTIP 2021, LTIP 2022 and LTIP 2023 is subject for 75% to a relative TSR (Total Shareholder Return) compared to a peer group over a three years period. Each yearly measurement to be worth 1/3rd of 75% of the award. And subject for 25% to an absolute TSR of the Company's shares measured each year for 1/3 of 25% of the award. In total 144,392 RSUs were granted on April 1, 2020 in relation to the LTIP 2020, 193,387 RSUs were granted on April 1, 2021 in relation to the LTIP 2021, 163,022 RSUs were granted on April 1, 2022 in relation to the LTIP 2022 and 120,079 RSUs were granted on April 1, 2023 in relation to the LTIP 2023. As of December 31, 2023, 88,127 RSUs were vested in relation to the LTIP 2020, 131,529 RSUs were vested in relation to the LTIP 2021, 110,730 RSUs were vested in relation to the LTIP 2022 and 120,079 RSUs were vested in relation to the LTIP 2023. All RSUs have been transferred to the beneficiaries out of treasury shares.

**Expenses recognized in profit or loss**

For details on related employee benefits expense, see Note 5. The expenses related to the LTIP 2020, LTIP 2021, LTIP 2022 and LTIP 2023 amounted to $3.9 million and are included in employee benefits and administrative expenses.

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**<u>Note 24 - Group entities</u>**

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| | **Country of incorporation** | **Consolidation method** | **Ownership interest** | **Ownership interest** | **Ownership interest** |
| | | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** |
| **Parent** | | | | | |
| CMB.TECH NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;*Euronav NV, Antwerp, Geneva branch* |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;*CMB.TECH NV, Foreign branch* |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiaries** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Euronav Shipping NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Euronav (UK) Agencies Limited | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Euronav Luxembourg SA | Luxembourg | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Euronav SAS | France | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Euronav Ship Management SAS | France | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Euronav Ship Management Antwerp (branch office)* |  |  |  |  |  |
| Euronav Ship Management Ltd | Liberia | full | NA | NA | 100.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Euronav Ship Management Hellas (branch office)* |  |  |  |  |  |
| Euronav Hong Kong Ltd | Hong Kong | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Euro-Ocean Ship Management (Cyprus) Ltd | Cyprus | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Euronav Singapore Pte. Ltd | Singapore | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Green Bulker One Pte Ltd. | Singapore | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Green Bulker Two Pte Ltd. | Singapore | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Green Bulker Three Pte Ltd. | Singapore | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Euronav MI II Inc | Marshall Islands | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Gener8 Maritime Subsidiary II Inc. | Marshall Islands | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Gener8 Maritime Subsidiary New IV Inc. | Marshall Islands | full | NA | NA | 100.00% |
| Gener8 Maritime Management LLC | Marshall Islands | full | NA | NA | 100.00% |
| TI Africa Ltd | Hong Kong | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| TI Asia Ltd | Hong Kong | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| CMB TECH Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Namibia Properties (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Belgium NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Industry NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH International NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Netherlands BV | Netherlands | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Enterprises NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Technology and development centre Limited | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CTV Crewing Services Limited | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| H2 Infra NV | Belgium | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Ammonia Carrier AS | Norway | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats (Ireland) Limited | Ireland | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats (Scotland) Limited | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats (Wales) CYF | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats 2 Ltd | Guernsey | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats BV | Netherlands | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats Holdings Limited | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats International BV | Netherlands | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |

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| Windcat Workboats International Ltd | Guernsey | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| Windcat Workboats Limited | United Kingdom | full | 100.00% | 100.00% | NA |
| CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. | Bermuda | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| Golden Ocean Group Management (Bermuda) Ltd. | Bermuda | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| CMB.TECH Norway AS | Norway | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| Golden Ocean Trading Ltd. | Bermuda | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| Golden Ocean Shipping Co Pte Ltd. | Singapore | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| Vessel owning entities | Bermuda | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| Golden Ocean Holdings Ltd. | Bermuda | full | 100.00% | NA | NA |
| **Joint ventures** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Tankers Agencies (UK) Ltd | United Kingdom | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Tankers International LLC | Marshall Islands | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Bari Shipholding Ltd | Hong Kong | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Bastia Shipholding Ltd | Hong Kong | equity | NA | NA | 50.00% |
| be Hydro BV | Belgium | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | NA |
| Cleanergy Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | equity | 49.00% | 49.00% | NA |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics GmbH | Germany | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | NA |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics Limited | Cyprus | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | NA |
| FRS Windcat Polska Sp.z.o.o | Poland | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | NA |
| JPN H2YDRO CO. Ltd | Japan | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | NA |
| TSM Windcat sas | France | equity | 50.00% | 50.00% | NA |
| United Freight Carriers LLC | Bermuda | equity | 50.00% | NA | NA |
| **Associates** |  |  |  |  |  |
| TFG Marine Pte Ltd. | Singapore | equity | 10.00% | NA | NA |

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On February 1, 2024, Gener8 Maritime Subsidiary New IV Inc. and Gener8 Maritime Management LLC were dissolved.

On February 7, 2024, CMB.TECH held a Special Meeting of Shareholders to approve the purchase of 100% of the shares of CMB.TECH NV for a total purchase price of $1.15 billion in cash (see Note 25). CMB.TECH is a diversified maritime group. CMB.TECH builds, owns, operates and designs large marine and industrial applications that run on dual-fuel diesel-hydrogen and diesel-ammonia engines and monofuel hydrogen engines. CMB.TECH offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel that it either produces or sources from external producers to its customers. CMB.TECH is active throughout the full hydrogen value chain through three different divisions: Marine, H2 infra and H2 Industry. The Company assessed the accounting treatment of the acquisition and concluded that the transaction was accounted for as a common control transaction. Therefore IFRS 3 has not been applied.

On April 16, 2024, CMB.TECH and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group ("Anglo-Eastern") concluded a Heads of Agreement for the sale and purchase of Euronav Ship Management Hellas ("ESMH"), CMB.TECH's ship management arm. CMB.TECH and Anglo-Eastern intend to join forces through this sale, with the latter assuming ownership of ship management responsibilities for the vessels currently under ESMH on an "as is" basis. This transaction will provide Anglo-Eastern with a strong local presence in the Greek market while also greatly enhancing its footprint in large crude oil tankers. Post-integration, ESMH will become part of Anglo-Eastern's global network, offering the combined entity a wide range of growth opportunities in different regions and ship types. The transaction has been concluded on June 18, 2024 and ESMH has been deconsolidated from the Group as from that date. The Company realized a gain of $19.7 million on this sale and has been recognized under other operating income (see Note 4).

On July 27, 2024 the joint venture, Bastia Shipholding Ltd, was dissolved.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Green Bulker One Pte Ltd, Green Bulker Two Pte Ltd and Green Bulker Three Pte Ltd were established and incorporated.

On February 26, 2025, the entity CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. was established and 100% incorporated.

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On March 4, 2025, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement with Hemen Holding Limited ("Hemen") for the acquisition of 81,363,730 shares in Golden Ocean Group Limited ("Golden Ocean") representing 41% of Golden Ocean's issued and outstanding voting shares at a price of $14.49 per share. On March 12, 2025, CMB.TECH NV, through its subsidiary, purchased from Hemen the 81,363,730 shares in Golden Ocean.

On June 30, 2025, CMB.TECH NV owned an aggregate of 98,400,204 shares in Golden Ocean after the purchase of additional shares in March and April 2025, representing 49.4% of Golden Ocean's outstanding voting shares.

On August 20, 2025, the Company successfully completed the stock-for-stock merger between Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. with CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. as the surviving company, and with CMB.TECH as the issuer of the merger consideration shares.

On December 19, 2025, CMB.TECH NV entered into a share sale and purchase agreement with International Seaways, agreeing to sell its shares held in Tankers Agencies (UK) Ltd. The transaction was closed on January 27, 2026.

The Group holds 100% of the voting rights in all of its subsidiaries.

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**<u>Note 25 - Business Combination</u>**

On March 4, 2025, CMB.TECH NV, through its subsidiary CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd., entered into a share purchase agreement with Hemen Holdings Limited (Hemen) to purchase all of Hemen's 81,363,730 of the common shares of Golden Ocean Group Limited at a purchase price of $14.49 per common share. Following the closing of the Share Purchase on March 12, 2025, CMB.TECH held 40.8% of Golden Ocean's outstanding common shares. The combination of CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean is accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting under the provisions of IFRS 3, "Business combinations", with CMB.TECH as the accounting acquirer under this guidance.

As the remaining shareholdings were widely dispersed and no contractual agreements were in place with other shareholders regarding preferred voting rights, the shareholding of 40.8% was considered a majority shareholding. As stated in the Bye-laws, any question proposed for consideration at a general meeting was decided by a simple majority of votes cast. Based on the voting patterns observed at the three most recent shareholder meetings, it was concluded that, following completion of the share purchase, CMB.TECH held significantly more voting rights than any other shareholder or organized group of shareholders, resulting in de facto power through voting rights. The Company assessed that control had been obtained in accordance with IFRS 10 as of that date. Consequently, Golden Ocean was fully integrated as a subsidiary within CMB.TECH's consolidated accounts.

Between March 24, 2025, and April 3, 2025, CMB.TECH acquired an additional 17,036,474 Golden Ocean common shares in the open market. As of June 30, 2025, CMB.TECH, indirectly through CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. owned an aggregate of 98,400,204 Golden Ocean common shares, representing 49.4% of Golden Ocean's outstanding voting shares.

On April 22, 2025, CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean announced they signed the Term Sheet for a stock-for-stock merger and subsequently on May 28, 2025, signed the Merger Agreement. CMB.TECH is be the surviving entity of the Merger. On August 19, 2025, the stock-for-stock merger of Golden Ocean with and into CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMB.TECH with CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. as the surviving company, and with CMB.TECH as the issuer of the merger consideration shares, has been approved. On August 20, 2025, the merger was completed and each Golden Ocean common share was canceled, and such shares (other than shares that Golden Ocean, CMB.TECH, CMB.TECH Bermuda or any of their respective subsidiaries own) were automatically converted into the right to receive 0.95 CMB.TECH ordinary shares (subject to adjustment, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement). The consideration transferred in shares amounts to $1,461.4 million, representing the value of 95,952,934 newly issued CMB.TECH ordinary shares with a valuation of $15.23 per share.

The subsequent acquisitions of Golden Ocean shares as well as the merger are accounted for as a step acquisition of the non-controlling interest to equity on the basis of IFRS 10.B96.

Golden Ocean Group, is an international dry bulk shipping group. The merger creates one of the largest diversified listed maritime groups in the world with a combined fleet of about 250 seagoing vessels (including newbuildings). Following the merger, the free float of CMB.TECH increased, which is beneficial for the liquidity of the CMB.TECH ordinary shares.

Details of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, purchase consideration and goodwill are as follows (note that fair value was not used as the measurement basis for assets and liabilities that require a different basis, which includes the office leases, contingent liabilities, income taxes and defined benefit pension plans):

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | Note | **Book value** | **Adjustment** | **Fair value** |
| Vessels | 8 | 2935213 | 536848 | 3472061 |
| Right-of-use assets | 8 | 108886 | 101865 | 210751 |
| Intangible assets | 9 | 396 |  | 396 |
| Investments | 26 | 53236 |  | 53236 |
| Receivables | - | 15438 |  | 15438 |
| Current assets | - | 186736 |  | 186736 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 80064 |  | 80064 |
| LT loans and borrowings | - | (884455) | (6161) | (890616) |
| Non-current payables | - | (284831) | (2104) | (286935) |
| Current liabilities | - | (382432) | (3185) | (385617) |
| **Total identifiable net assets acquired** |  | **1828251** | **627263** | **2455514** |
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Acquisition of the shares on March 12, 2025** | **Acquisition of the shares on March 12, 2025** | **Acquisition of the shares on March 12, 2025** | **Acquisition of the shares on March 12, 2025** |
| Consideration transferred in cash |  |  |  | 1178960 |
| Share in equity | 40.80% |  |  |  |
| Total identifiable net assets acquired |  |  |  | 1001938 |
| **Goodwill** |  |  |  | **177022** |
| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Subsequent acquisitions (transactions with non-controlling shareholders)** | **Subsequent acquisitions (transactions with non-controlling shareholders)** | **Subsequent acquisitions (transactions with non-controlling shareholders)** | **Subsequent acquisitions (transactions with non-controlling shareholders)** |
| Consideration transferred in cash subsequent purchases |  |  |  | 137066 |
| Share in equity | 8.54% |  |  |  |
| Total non-controlling interest acquired |  |  |  | 209792 |
| **Movement of equity as a result of the step acquisition of non-controlling interest** |  |  |  | **(72726)** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **Merger (transactions with non-controlling shareholders)** | **Merger (transactions with non-controlling shareholders)** |
| Consideration transferred in shares |  | 1461363 |
| Share in equity | 50.65% |  |
| Total non-controlling interest acquired |  | 1217011 |
| **Movement of equity as a result of the step acquisition of non-controlling interest** |  | **244352** |

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Following the initial acquisition, 59.20% of the revalued net assets is attributed to minority interests. Based on the figures of March 12, 2025, this amounts to $1,453.6 million.

Current assets are comprised of trade debtors, inventory and deferred charges. Current liabilities are primarily constituted by short-term loans and borrowings, trade debts and accrued costs and deferred income related to the shipping activities.

The acquired receivables had a fair value of $113.9 million at the acquisition date, with gross contractual amounts receivable of $114.3 million, of which $0.4 million was estimated at the acquisition date not to be collectible.

Management has belief in the dry bulk market and expects significant growth in the business. CMB.TECH recognized the resulting goodwill on the statement of financial position. This goodwill is assessed for impairment annually.

**Contribution to revenue and profit/loss**

Since their acquisition by the Group, the acquired companies contributed revenue of $691.8 million and a loss of $2.9 million to the Group's consolidated results for the period ended December 31, 2025. If the acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2025, management estimates that the Group's consolidated revenue for the period ended December 31, 2025, would have been $1,773.5 million and consolidated profit for the period ended December 31, 2025, would have been $107.5 million.

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**Acquisition related costs**

The Group incurred at December 31, 2025, $4.7 million of legal fees, mainly related to due diligence costs, advisory fees and audit fees. These acquisition-related costs for the business combination were expensed as incurred and are included in 'General and administrative expenses'.

Transaction costs directly attributable to the bridge facility obtained to finance the acquisition of the shares were included in the initial carrying amount of the financial liability. These costs are subsequently amortized over the life of the instrument. As of December 31, 2025, an amount of $17.5 million has been recognized in 'Finance expense' in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

**Business combinations completed in prior periods**

On December 22, 2023 CMB.TECH and CMB NV entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in CMB.TECH Enterprises NV for a purchase price of $1.15 billion in cash. The transaction was approved by an Extraordinary General Meeting on February 7, 2024 and has been completed on February 8, 2024. The transaction has been considered as a transaction under common control and therefore IFRS 3 does not apply. Hence book value accounting was applied which resulted in the recognition of an adjustment of $797.0 million in retained earnings to reflect the difference between the consideration paid and the identifiable net assets acquired.

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**<u>Note 26 - Investments</u>**

**At fair value through profit or loss**

As at December 31, 2025, the Group held equity investments measured at fair value through profit or loss amounting to $89.8 million. These investments comprise a 10% equity interest in Anglo-Eastern Univan Group Limited of $45.0 million, and a 15.92% equity interest in SwissMarine of $44.8 million, acquired through the Golden Ocean transaction in 2025.

Both investments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy (see note 19). Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss. here was no material change in the fair value of either investment during the year ended December 31, 2025 and, accordingly, no material fair value gain or loss was recognised in profit or loss.

The Company received a dividend of $5.4 million from Anglo-Eastern Univan Group Limited during 2025.

**Equity-accounted investees**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| **Assets** | | |
| Interest in joint ventures | 14,426 | 16,806 |
| Interest in associates | 7,095 |  |
| **TOTAL ASSETS** | **21,521** | **16,806** |

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | **December 31, 2025** |
| Business Combinations | 6,322 |
| Group's share of profit (loss) for the period | 773 |
| **Carrying amount of interest at the end of the period** | **7,095** |

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**Joint Ventures**

The following table contains a roll forward of the balance sheet amounts with respect to the Group's joint ventures:

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**<u>Note 26 - Investments</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | Investments in equity accounted investees | Shareholders loans |
| Gross balance | 597 | 850 |
| Offset investment with shareholders loan | 826 | (826) |
| **Balance at January 1, 2023** | **1423** | **24** |
| Reversal prior year offset investment with shareholders loan | (826) | 826 |
| Group's share of profit (loss) for the period | (927) |  |
| Gross balance | (330) | 850 |
| Offset investment with shareholders loan | 848 | (848) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2023** | **518** | **2** |
| Reversal prior year offset investment with shareholders loan | (848) | 848 |
| Group's share of profit (loss) for the period | 920 |  |
| Capital increase/(decrease) in joint ventures | 3796 |  |
| Movement shareholders loans to joint ventures |  | 4485 |
| Business combinations | 12399 | 11638 |
| Repayment capital provided to joint ventures | (475) | (290) |
| Gross balance | 16311 | 16683 |
| Offset investment with shareholders loan | 495 | (495) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | **16806** | **16188** |

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**<u>Note 26 - Investments</u>**

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| *(in thousands of USD)* | Investments in equity accounted investees | Shareholders loans |
| Reversal prior year offset investment with shareholders loan | (495) | 495 |
| Group's share of profit (loss) for the period | (1655) |  |
| Dividends received from joint ventures | (4525) |  |
| Movement shareholders loans to joint ventures |  | 3403 |
| Business combinations | 2089 |  |
| Transfer to asset held for sale | (1232) |  |
| Translation differences | 1832 | 1743 |
| Gross balance | 12820 | 21829 |
| Offset investment with shareholders loan | 1606 | (1606) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | **14426** | **20223** |

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The increase in investments in equity accounted investees and shareholders loans at December 31, 2024 is mainly due the acquisition of CMB.TECH Enterprises as of February 2024.

The increase in investments in equity accounted investees and shareholders loans at December 31, 2025 is mainly due to the acquisition of Golden Ocean Group Ltd as of March 12, 2025.

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**<u>Note 26 - Investments</u>**

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| Tankers Agencies (UK) Ltd | Euronav | Parent company of Tankers International Ltd |
| Tankers International LLC | Euronav | The manager of the Tankers International Pool who commercially manages the majority of the Group's VLCCs |
| Bari Shipholding Ltd | Euronav | Formerly owner of 1 Suezmax, dormant company |
| be HYDRO bv | H2 Industry | BeHydro focusses on the development and sale of hydrogen combustion engines. |

| Cleanergy Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd | H2 Infra | Cleanergy Solutions (Nambia) (Pty) will develop green hydrogen production projects in Namibia. |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics Gmbh | Windcat | FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics is a joint venture within the Windcat Group that owns 8 CTVs as per December 31, 2025. The aim of the joint venture is gaining market share in the German offshore wind market. Note that the joint venture also comprises a Polish entity, i.e. FRS Windcat Polska, with a similar purpose. However, this Polish entity is dormant. |
| TSM Windcat sas | Windcat | TSM Windcat is a joint venture within the Windcat Group that owns 7 CTVs as per December 31, 2025. The aim of the joint venture is gaining market share in the French offshore wind market.  |
| United Freight Carriers LLC | Bocimar | United Freight Carriers LLC is a dry cargo vessel operator and logistics service provider that primarily focuses its activity around smaller bulk carriers with deadweight of up to 50,000 tonnes. |
| TFG Marine Pte. Ltd | Bocimar | TFG Marine Pte. Ltd., is a global supplier of marine fuels. |

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| <u>[Table of contents](#ibba0c02b32814f5891b68ccb6537f9f0_10)</u> | **CMB.TECH NV** |

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**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025**

**<u>Note 27 - Major exchange rates</u>**

The following major exchange rates have been used in preparing the consolidated financial statements:

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| | **closing rates** | **closing rates** | **closing rates** | **average rates** | **average rates** | **average rates** |
| *1 XXX = x,xxxx USD* | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| EUR | 1.1750 | 1.0389 | 1.1050 | 1.1200 | 1.0860 | 1.0797 |
| GBP | 1.3465 | 1.2529 | 1.2715 | 1.3124 | 1.2806 | 1.2408 |

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**<u>Note 28 - Subsequent events</u>**

In January 2026, the Company invested in the Chinese ammonia supply chain. CMB.TECH has signed an off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy in Jilin Province and owns a minority share in privately owned Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co. Ltd., one of China's largest ammonia supply chain companies.

On January 7, 2026, the Company announced that it has sold eight vessels, generating a gain of approximately $269.2 million in total. The Company sold six VLCCs: Daishan (2007 - 306,005 dwt), Hirado (2011 - 302,550 dwt), Hojo (2013 - 302,965 dwt), Dia (2015 - 299,999 dwt), Antigone (2015 - 299,421 dwt), and Aegean (2016 - 299,999 dwt) and two Capesize vessels: Golden Magnum (2009 - 179,790 dwt), and Belgravia (2009 - 169,390 dwt). The vessels have been delivered to their new owners in the first quarter of 2026.

On January 12, 2026, the Company announced the VLCC Eburones (2026 - 319,000 dwt) has been delivered.

On January 13, 2026, the Company took delivery of the chemical tanker Bochem Callao (2026, 25,000 dwt).

On January 16, 2026, the Company increased its ownership in the entity Cleanergy Solutions Namibia to 100%.

On February 9, 2026, the Company announced it has sold two VLCCs: Ingrid (2012 - 314,000 dwt) and Ilma (2012 - 314,000 dwt). The sale will generate a gain of approximately $98.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, based on the net sales price and book values. The vessels will be delivered to their new owner in the second quarter of 2026.

On February 24, 2026, the Company declared an interim dividend of $0.16 per share, which is expected to be paid on or about April 27, 2026.

On February 26, 2026, the Company announced that Mr. Benoit Timmermans has decided to resign as member of the Management Board of CMB.TECH with effect as of May 1, 2026. Mr. Benoit Timmermans joined the Management Board of CMB.TECH as Chief Strategy Officer and has assisted the company in the transition from a pure-play crude oil tanker player to a large and diversified maritime group. For the time being, Mr. Timmermans will not be replaced. His responsibilities will be taken over by the current members of the Management Board.

On February 26, 2026, the Company announced CMB.TECH has sold its share in the Tankers International (TI) Pool to International Seaways (INSW), closed on January 27, 2026.

On March 23, 2026, the Company announced the VLCC Menapii (2026 - 319,000 dwt) has been delivered.

On March 26, 2026, the Company sold the Suezmax Sienna (2007 - 150,205 dwt). The sale will generate a gain of $29.2 million and is expected to be recognized upon delivery in the second quarter of 2026.

During March 2026, the outbreak of war in the Middle East between Iran and the U.S. and Israel, and related disruption of shipping in the Persian Gulf and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has resulted in a sharp increase in oil prices and concerns that the supply of crude oil, petroleum products and LNG may be significantly constrained for some period of time. The extent to which this will impact the Company's future results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Accordingly, an estimate of the impact cannot be made at this time.

On April 8, 2026, the Company took delivery of the Suezmax Cap Grace (2026 - 156,790 dwt).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TRANSLATION This document is a fair but an unofficial English translation of the Articles of Association of CMB.TECH NV. Inevitably, differences may occur in translation, and if so, the Dutch text will by law govern. Limited Liability Company (under Belgian Law) De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerpen Registered within the jurisdiction of the Enterprise Court of Antwerp Enterprise number 0860.402.767 COORDINATED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION of 20 August 2025

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- 2 - SECTION 1. LEGAL FORM - NAME – REGISTERED OFFICE – OBJECT – DURATION Article 1. The company has the legal form of a limited liability company ("naamloze vennootschap"). Its name is "EURONAV". In accordance with the decision of the extraordinary general meeting of 2 July 2024, its name will be "CMB.TECH" as from 1 October 2024. Article 2. The registered office of the company is established in the Flemish Region. Article 3. The object of the company consists of all operations related to the maritime transport and ship owning, particularly chartering in and out, acquisition and sale of ships, opening and operation of regular shipping lines. This enumeration is not restrictive. Furthermore, the object of the company also comprises the acquisition, the management, the sale and transfer of participating interests in all existing or still to be incorporated companies, with industrial, financial or commercial activities. The company is also authorised to associate with any private person, companies or associations having a similar object, to merge with them and to bring in or to transfer to them, temporarily or definitely, the whole or part of its assets. The company may carry out, both in Belgium and abroad, all operations involving real and immovable property, all financial, commercial and industrial operations, which have a direct or indirect connection with its object and namely all operations concerning the transport of all kind, by air, by sea and waterways, and by land. The company is also entitled to provide its assets as collateral security for financing granted to the group of companies to which it belongs, to the extent that such financing is useful for its activity or the activity of the companies belonging to its group or the realisation of its corporate objects. The general meeting of shareholders is entitled to modify the object under the conditions of the applicable law. Article 4. The company is founded for an unlimited period of time. The company may be dissolved only by decision of the general shareholders' meeting under the conditions provided by law for amendment of the articles of association. SECTION 2. SHARE CAPITAL - SHAREHOLDERS Article 5. The share capital of the company amounts to three hundred fourty- three million four hundred thirty-nine thousand nine hundred and three US Dollars and thirty-nine cents (USD 343,439,903.39) and is represented by three hundred fifteen million nine hundred seventy- seven thousand six hundred fourty-seven (315,977,647) shares without par value. The share capital is paid up in full.

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- 3 - The reference value of the share capital for purposes of implementing the provisions of the applicable law amounts to two hundred ninety- three million nine hundred ninety thousand six hundred seventy-two euro and thirty-one cents (EUR 293,990,672.31). This value is based on the exchange rate of the US Dollar on the nineteenth of August two thousand twenty-five published by the European Central Bank, as it appears from the bank statement delivered by BNP Paribas Fortis on the nineteenth of August two thousand twenty-five, attached to the authentic deed executed on the twentieth August two thousand twenty-five before the Civil Law Notary Wesley Cielen, in Antwerp, containing modification of the articles of association. Article 6. Whenever the share capital is increased, and except when the remuneration of contributions in kind is concerned, the new shares must be offered first to the existing shareholders in proportion to the amount of capital that their shares represent at the time of the issue. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the general shareholders' meeting can at all times decide, under the conditions provided by law for amendment of the articles of association, that the whole or part of the new shares to be subscribed in cash, will not be offered by preference to the existing shareholders. When suspending or restricting the preferential subscription right, the general shareholders' meeting may give the existing shareholders a right of priority on allotment of new the shares. The general shareholders' meeting may also decide to issue convertible bonds or subscription rights, whether or not linked to subordinated or unsubordinated bonds. On such issue, the general shareholders' meeting may suspend or restrict the preferential subscription rights of existing shareholders. If the preferential subscription rights are suspended or restricted, a right of priority may be granted to existing shareholders on allotment of the bonds or subscription rights. In all cases, the management board is empowered, under the terms and conditions it thinks fit, to enter into agreements in order to ensure the subscription of the whole or part of the shares to be issued. Article 7. The supervisory board is authorised to increase the share capital in one or several times subject to the terms and conditions to be determined by the supervisory board and in accordance with the at the time of the share capital increase prevailing legal provisions. Furthermore, the supervisory board is authorised to decide in one or several times on the issue of convertible bonds, subordinated or otherwise, or subscription rights, whether or not linked to subordinated or unsubordinated bonds and which may lead to increases of share capital. This authorization is granted for an amount of two hundred thirty- nine million one hundred forty-seven thousand five hundred (239,147,500) US Dollars. Upon deciding on share capital increase or on an issue of the aforementioned convertible bonds or subscription rights to which in principle the preferential subscription rights of the existing shareholders apply the supervisory board is authorized, in the company's interest, to (i) restrict or suspend the preferential subscription rights of the existing shareholders, (ii) restrict or

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- 4 - suspend the preferential subscription rights of the existing shareholders in favor of one or more specific persons, other than members of the personnel of the company or of its subsidiaries, or (iii) increase the share capital by means of the conversion of reserves. If the preferential subscription rights are suspended or restricted, the supervisory board may grant a right of priority to the existing shareholders on allotment of the new shares, convertible bonds or subscription rights. The reference value of the authorized capital by implementation of the applicable law amounts to two hundred and eleven million two hundred and thirty-eight thousand nine hundred and eighty-six euro and seventy-five cents (EUR 211,238,986.75). This value is based on the exchange rate of the US Dollar on 21 May 2025 published by the European Central Bank, as it appears from the bank statement delivered by BNP Paribas Fortis Bank on 21 May 2025, attached to the authentic deed executed on 22 May 2025 before the Civil Law Notary Wesley Cielen, in Antwerp. The increases of the share capital decided upon under this authorisation may be carried out by both contribution in cash or in kind and by the incorporation of reserves, including the share premium account available for distribution. The reserves may be incorporated with or without new shares being issued. In addition, the supervisory board is authorized to determine the dividend entitlement of the shares that will be issued following share capital increases and of the shares that will be issued following the conversion of the bonds or exercise of the subscription rights carried out under this authorisation. The supervisory board may exercise this authorisation during the five years following publication of the decision of the extraordinary general shareholders' meeting of 22 May 2025. This authorisation can be renewed in accordance with the at the time of the renewal prevailing legal provisions. Article 8. -(deleted by decision of the extraordinary shareholders meeting held on 10 November 2021)- Article 9. The capital calls are done by registered letter, at least one month before their payability. The management board fixes the amount and the due date of the capital calls. By default of payment on calls on the fixed date of maturity the interest rate due to the company will be the rate of interest of the marginal lending facility of the European Central Bank increased by one per cent, to be calculated as from the date of payability, without summons nor claims before court. In case the payment is not carried out within one month from the date of payability and within a week after the publication of a simple notice in the Belgian Official Gazette, the management board is empowered to have the shares that are in arrears with calls to be sold on the stock exchange through a stockbroker, for account and risk of the defaulting shareholders. The defaulting shareholders will have to make up for the difference between the subscription price and the price obtained, less the payments already made.

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- 5 - The right to have the shares sold will not bar the company to exercise simultaneously other means provided by law. Article 10. The shares are, at the option of the shareholder, registered shares or dematerialized shares. Each shareholder may at all times and at his own expense request the conversion of his shares into registered or dematerialized shares. Shares shall remain registered until they are fully paid up. Article 11. A share register is kept at the registered office of the company and may be split by decision of the supervisory board in accordance with the provisions of the applicable law. The register of registered shares, the register of any registered bonds or any other registered securities or financial instruments issued by the company may be held in electronic form. Article 12. The company recognises only one owner per share. In case several persons are the owners of a share, the company is entitled to suspend the exercise of the rights attached thereto until one person only has been appointed to act as the owner of the share in respect of the company. Article 13. Under the conditions laid down by law, the company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries may acquire and dispose of the shares of the company. The supervisory board is authorized to dispose of the acquired shares of the company to one or more specific persons, other than members of the personnel of the company or one of its subsidiaries. SECTION 3. MANAGEMENT – CONTROL Section 3.1. Two-tier board structure Article 14. The company is managed by a supervisory board of at least five and maximum ten members, whether shareholders or not, and a management board of at least three members. One cannot be a member of both boards. The members of the supervisory board are appointed for a term of maximum four years by the general shareholders' meeting and at any time removable by it. The members of the management board are appointed and dismissed by the supervisory board. At least three of the thus appointed members of the supervisory board shall meet the criteria stated in the applicable law with respect to independent directors. The term of office of the members of the supervisory board comes to an end immediately after the ordinary general shareholders' meeting. If a membership is entrusted to a legal entity, it appoints one physical person as its permanent representative in accordance with the provisions of the applicable law, subject to acceptance of this person by the other members of the respective board of the company.

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- 6 - Section 3.2. Supervisory board Article 15. The supervisory board is responsible for the general policy and strategy of the company and has the power to perform all acts that are exclusively reserved to it by the applicable law. The supervisory board drafts all reports and proposals in accordance with books 12 and 14 of the Code of Companies and Associations. It supervises the management board. Within the limits of its authority, the supervisory board may confer special powers on agents of its choice. Article 16. In case of vacancy of the mandate of a member of the supervisory board due to the death, resignation or another reason, the remaining members of the supervisory board may arrange for replacement. In that case, the next general shareholders' meeting will make a definitive appointment. A member nominated under the circumstances mentioned above, is only appointed for the time required to terminate the mandate of the member whose place he takes, unless otherwise decided by the general shareholders' meeting. Article 17. The supervisory board elects a chairman among its members and may also elect one or more vice-chairmen. The supervisory board shall appoint its secretary, who need not to be a member. Article 18. Unless the supervisory board should make other arrangements, it shall function as follows. The supervisory board meets (i) at the request and under the chairmanship of its chairman, or in case of impediment of the latter, of a vice-chairman, or in their absence, of a member who is appointed by his colleagues, (ii) whenever this is required by the company's interest and (iii) whenever at least three members are requesting it. Notices of the meetings of the supervisory board are properly given in writing, by telecopy, by electronic mail or by phone. The meeting is held at the place mentioned in the convening notices. The supervisory board meetings may be held by telephone conference call or any other means of communication. In such case, it is deemed to take place at the registered office unless agreed upon differently by the supervisory board. A member who is unable to attend may give a proxy in writing or by email to any of his colleagues of the board to represent him at a determined meeting of the supervisory board and to vote in his place. However, no member is allowed to represent more than one other member in this way. A member is equally permitted, but only in cases when at least half of the members of the supervisory board are present in person, to give his opinion and express his vote in writing or by email. In any case, the member who may is unable to attend the supervisory board meeting may participate in the deliberation and decision

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- 7 - making by phone, video conference or any other similar means of communication. For the rest, the supervisory board may make all arrangements for the effective functioning of the supervisory board and its committees. Article 19. Except for cases or circumstances beyond one's control, the supervisory board can only deliberate and decide validly when at least half of its members are present or represented. Members of the supervisory board who, in accordance with applicable law, may not participate in the deliberation and the vote are not included to determine whether the quorum has been reached. All decisions of the supervisory board are taken by simple majority of the votes. The resolutions of the supervisory board may also be passed by unanimous written agreement of the members. Article 20. The deliberations of the supervisory board are recorded in minutes, signed by the chairman and the members who request it and kept at the registered office of the company. The copies and extracts of the minutes of meetings of the supervisory board, to be produced in court cases or elsewhere, are certified and signed by the chairman or, in his absence, by the longest-serving member. Article 21. The general shareholders' meeting may grant the members of the supervisory board a fixed remuneration and attendance fees. Section 3.3. Management board Article 22. The management board has the power to carry out all acts necessary or useful to the realisation of the company's object with the exception of those reserved by law to the supervisory board or the general shareholders' meeting. Within the limits of its authority, the management board may confer special powers on agents of its choice. Article 23. The supervisory board shall appoint the chief executive officer, who shall be the chairman of the management board. The management board may also elect one or more vice-chairmen. Article 24. Unless the management board should make other arrangements, it shall function as follows. The management board meets (i) at the request and under the chairmanship of its chairman, or in case of impediment of the latter, of a vice-chairman, or in their absence, of a member who is appointed by his colleagues, (ii) whenever this is required by the company's interest and (iii) whenever at least three members are requesting it. The deliberations of the management board are recorded in minutes, signed by the members who took part in the deliberation and kept at the registered office of the company. The copies and extracts of the minutes of meetings of the

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- 8 - management board are certified and signed by one or more members with representation powers. The resolutions of the management board may also be passed by unanimous written agreement of the members. For the rest, the management board may make all arrangements for its effective functioning. Article 25. The supervisory board determines the remuneration of the members of the management board. Section 3.4. External representation Article 26. The supervisory board represents the company vis-à-vis third parties in all matters for which it has exclusive competence in accordance with the applicable law. With regard to the powers of the supervisory board, the company is also represented by two members of the supervisory board acting jointly. The management board represents the company vis-à-vis third parties in all matters, with the exception of those matters for which, in accordance with the applicable law, the supervisory board has exclusive competence. With regard to the powers of the management board, the company is also represented by two members of the management board acting jointly. Lastly, the company may be represented by persons especially empowered for that purpose and persons delegated with the powers of daily management within the scope of such powers. Section 3.5. Control Article 27. The control over the financial situation, the annual accounts, and the regularity, from the legal point of view and according to the articles of association, of the transactions to be recorded in the annual accounts, is entrusted to one or several auditors. The auditors are appointed by the general shareholders' meeting among the members, individuals or legal entities – provided that a permanent representative is appointed -, of the Institute of Auditors. The auditors are appointed for a period of three years and are eligible for re-election subject to the limitations thereto in the applicable law. The number of auditors and their allowance are determined by the general shareholders' meeting. The allowances will only consist in a fixed amount determined by the general shareholders' meeting at the beginning and for the duration of the mandate. They can only be altered with the agreement of the parties involved. The mandates of the retiring auditors expire immediately after the ordinary general shareholders' meeting. SECTION 4. GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Article 28. The regularly convened general shareholders' meeting represents all shareholders. Its decisions are binding upon all of them, even upon

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- 9 - the absent or dissenting shareholders. Article 29. Each share gives entitlement to one vote, subject to the application of the provisions of the applicable law. Article 30. The ordinary general shareholders' meeting is held in Antwerp, on the third Thursday of the month of May, at ten thirty a.m., in the place mentioned in the convening notices. If that day is a legal holiday, the meeting will be held on the first preceding working day. The ordinary general shareholders' meeting shall be convened by the supervisory board. Article 31. The supervisory board or the auditors may convene a special and extraordinary general shareholders' meeting. They must do so at the request of one or more shareholders who represent at least one tenth of the share capital. This request must list and substantiate the proposed agenda items and draft resolutions. Shareholders who exercise their legal right to put items on the agenda of the general shareholders' meeting, must include in their request the text of the items to be included and the accompanying draft resolutions. Shareholders who exercise their legal right to table draft resolutions regarding items included on the agenda of the general shareholders' meeting, must include in their request the text of the draft resolutions. Article 32. General shareholders' meetings are convened in accordance with the relevant provisions of the applicable law. A shareholder of shares which are tradable on the New York Stock Exchange only has the right to be admitted to and vote at the general shareholders' meeting if such shareholder complies with the conditions and formalities set out in the convening notice, as decided upon by the supervisory board in compliance with the applicable law. The supervisory board may, in compliance with the applicable law, establish means for determination of record ownership of shares reflected directly or indirectly on the part of the company's share register maintained in the United States and tradable on the New York Stock Exchange. Article 33. If permitted by the convening notice, the shareholders who have complied with the attendance formalities referred to in article 32 of these articles of association can participate in the shareholders meeting by electronic means upon satisfaction of the conditions and formalities set out in the convening notice. This notice will provide indications as to the means used by the company to identify the shareholders participating by electronic means and whether they can take part to the deliberations of the shareholders meeting and/or ask questions. Article 34. If permitted by the convening notice, the shareholders who have complied with the attendance formalities referred to in article 32 of these articles of association can vote remotely at any shareholders meeting by completing a form provided by the company, either by correspondence or by electronic means, in accordance with the instructions included in the convening notice. Possible reports provided to the company by its U.S. transfer agent and other service

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- 10 - providers that reflect the votes issued by the company's shareholders as at the record date, may be accepted by the company as valid for the purposes of issuing votes through letter for shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Shares will be taken into account for the computation of the quorum and the votes only if the applicable form provided by the company has been duly completed and returned to the company no later than six days before the date of the meeting. Where the convening notice permits shareholders to vote remotely by electronic means, this notice will provide indications as to the means used by the company to identify the shareholders voting remotely. Article 35. Unless provided for differently in the applicable law, a shareholder may arrange to be represented at the general shareholders' meeting by only one single proxy. A proxy holder may represent more than one shareholder. The designation of a proxy holder by a shareholder will occur as stated in the convening notice. The supervisory board may decide on the form of the proxies and may stipulate that such proxy be deposited at the place it indicates, within the period it fixes and that no other forms will be accepted. Article 36. An attendance sheet showing the identity of the shareholders and the number of shares they represent, must be signed by each of them or by their proxy before entering the general shareholders' meeting. Article 37. The chairman of the supervisory board or another member of the supervisory board delegated for this purpose by his colleagues presides over the general shareholders' meeting. The chairman appoints the secretary and the meeting elects two tellers among its attendants. The other attending members of the supervisory board complete the bureau. Article 38. Except for the cases referred to in article 39 of these articles of association, the general shareholders' meeting may pass resolutions by a simple majority of votes, whatever the number of shares participating in the voting. Abstentions are not taken into account in the calculation of the votes. The voting is done by show of hands or by call-over, unless the general shareholders' meeting would decide otherwise by a simple majority of votes. Article 39. Subject to the observance of the legal requirements in respect of attendance and majority, the general shareholders' meeting may amend the articles of association. Article 40 The supervisory board has the right, prior to any ordinary, special or extraordinary general shareholders' meeting, to postpone or cancel the meeting. This is in addition to the legal right of the supervisory board to postpone for up to five weeks (i) any ordinary, special or extraordinary general shareholders' meeting due to an announcement regarding a significant participation and (ii) during the ordinary general shareholders' meeting, the decision regarding the approval of the financial statements. This adjournment of the decision regarding the approval of the financial statements puts an end to the deliberation and renders invalid the resolutions passed with regard to the financial statements,

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- 11 - including the resolutions on the discharge of the members of the supervisory board and the auditors. However, it does not affect the deliberation nor the decisions in respect of resolutions having nothing to do with the financial statements. All shareholders shall be called to attend the next meeting and admitted, provided that they have completed the formalities laid down in the articles of association, and this regardless of whether or not they attended the first meeting either in person or by proxy. At the second meeting, the agenda of the initial meeting shall be dealt with in its entirety. Article 41. The minutes of the general shareholders' meeting are signed by the members of the bureau. Copies and extracts shall be validly signed by two members of the supervisory board. SECTION 5. BALANCE SHEET – PROFIT – APPROPRIATION OF RESULTS Article 42. The financial year begins on the first of January and ends on the thirty- first of December of each year. The documents required by law are prepared within the prescribed terms through the care of the supervisory board. Moreover, in relation with these documents and within the legal terms, the inspection and communication measures prescribed by the applicable law, will be undertaken. The annual accounts, the annual report and the auditors' report are sent, together with the convening notice, to the holders of registered shares. Article 43. The credit balance of the income statement is the net profit. From this profit, a minimum of five percent shall first be set aside for the legal reserve; this deduction is no longer compulsory when the reserve reaches one tenth of the company's share capital. The supervisory board may propose to the general shareholders' meeting to allocate the whole or part of the profit, after deduction for the legal reserve, either to a balance brought forward, or to the formation of a special reserve fund. The dividends are paid at the times and places indicated by the supervisory board. Article 44. The supervisory board is authorised, in accordance with applicable law, to pay interim dividends. SECTION 6. DISSOLUTION – POWERS OF THE LIQUIDATORS Article 45. In case of dissolution of the company, whether carried out by court order or following a decision of the general shareholders' meeting, it continues to exist as a legal person for the purpose of its liquidation until the liquidation is closed. In case of dissolution, the general shareholders' meeting has the widest powers to regulate the mode of dissolution, to choose the liquidators and to fix their powers.

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- 12 - After the settlement of all debts and charges, as well as of the liquidation expenses or after deposits having been made to provide therefore, the net assets are divided among all the shares in cash or in securities. In case all the shares should not be paid-up to an equal extent, the liquidators, prior to proceeding to the division foreseen in the preceding paragraph, will take this diversity into account and restore the balance by putting all the shares on an absolute equality, either by making complementary callings on the insufficiently paid-up shares or by means of preliminary refunds, in cash or in securities, to the shares that are paid-up to a higher proportion. SECTION 7. REMUNERATION Article 46. In accordance with applicable law, the shareholders' meeting of the twenty-sixth of April two thousand and eleven expressly resolved to exercise its right to opt out from the regime related to (i) the applicability of the provisions in relation to the final acquisition of shares and share options by members of the supervisory and management board; and (ii) the dispersion in time of the payment of the variable remuneration of members of the management board. SECTION 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 47. For the purpose of the implementation of the present articles of association, every member of the supervisory board, every member of the management board, auditor and liquidator, residing abroad, hereby elects domicile at the registered office of the company where all communications, summons, demands or notifications may be validly sent to him, without any other obligation for the company than to hold such documents at the disposal of the addressee. SECTION 9. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS Article 48. Any existing authorisations to the supervisory board, specific or general, as the case may be, shall remain in force until the publication of the renewal of such authorisations granted by the general meeting of shareholders. \* \* \* \*

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## Ex-8

EXHIBIT 8.1

**List of Subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates**

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| **Subsidiaries** | **Country of incorporation** |
| Euronav Shipping NV | Belgium |
| Euronav (UK) Agencies Limited | United Kingdom |
| Euronav Luxembourg SA | Luxembourg |
| Euronav SAS | France |
| Euronav Ship Management SAS | France |
| *Euronav Ship Management Antwerp (branch office)* |  |
| Euronav Ship Management Ltd | Liberia |
| *Euronav Ship Management Hellas (branch office)* |  |
| Euronav Hong Kong Ltd | Hong Kong |
| Euro-Ocean Ship Management (Cyprus) Ltd | Cyprus |
| Euronav Singapore Pte. Ltd | Singapore |
| Green Bulker One Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| Green Bulker Two Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| Green Bulker Three Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| Euronav MI II Inc | Marshall Islands |
| Gener8 Maritime Subsidiary II Inc. | Marshall Islands |
| Gener8 Maritime Subsidiary New IV Inc. | Marshall Islands |
| Gener8 Maritime Management LLC | Marshall Islands |
| TI Africa Ltd | Hong Kong |
| TI Asia Ltd | Hong Kong |
| CMB TECH Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Namibia |
| CMB TECH Namibia Properties (Pty) Ltd | Namibia |
| CMB.TECH Belgium NV | Belgium |
| CMB.TECH Industry NV | Belgium |
| CMB.TECH International NV | Belgium |
| CMB.TECH Netherlands BV | Netherlands |
| CMB.TECH Enterprises NV | Belgium |
| CMB.TECH Technology and development centre Limited | United Kingdom |
| Ammonia Carrier AS | Norway |
| CTV Crewing Services Limited | United Kingdom |
| H2 Infra | Belgium |
| Windcat Workboats (Ireland) Limited | Ireland |
| Windcat Workboats (Scotland) Limited | United Kingdom |
| Windcat Workboats (Wales) CYF | United Kingdom |
| Windcat Workboats 2 Ltd | Guernsey |
| Windcat Workboats BV | Netherlands |
| Windcat Workboats Holdings Limited | United Kingdom |
| Windcat Workboats International BV | Netherlands |
| Windcat Workboats International Ltd | Guernsey |
| Windcat Workboats Limited | United Kingdom |
| CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. | Bermuda |

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| Golden Ocean Group Management (Bermuda) Ltd. | Bermuda |
| CMB.TECH Norway AS | Norway |
| Golden Ocean Trading Ltd. | Bermuda |
| Golden Ocean Shipping Co Pte Ltd. | Singapore |
| Vessel owning entities | Bermuda |
| Golden Ocean Holdings Ltd. | Bermuda |

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| **Joint ventures** | **Country of incorporation** |
| Tankers Agencies (UK) Ltd | United Kingdom |
| Tankers International LLC | Marshall Islands |
| Bari Shipholding Ltd | Hong Kong |
| Bastia Shipholding Ltd | Hong Kong |
| be Hydro BV | Belgium |
| Cleanergy Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd | Namibia |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics GmbH | Germany |
| FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics Limited | Cyprus |
| FRS Windcat Polska Sp.z.o.o | Poland |
| JPN H2YDRO CO. Ltd | Japan |
| TSM Windcat sas | France |
| United Freight Carriers LLC | Bermuda |

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| **Associates** | **Country of incorporation** |
| TFG Marine Pte Ltd. | Singapore |

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## Ex-11

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 1 of 8 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 2 2. Purpose and Scope ....................................................................................................................... 2 3. Core Values .................................................................................................................................... 2 4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations ...................................................................................... 2 5. Ethical Business Practices ............................................................................................................. 3 5.1 Anti-Bribery and Corruption ............................................................................................. 3 5.1.1 BUSINESS HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL, MEALS and GIFTS ................................................... 3 5.2 Fair Competition ................................................................................................................... 3 5.3 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................................................... 3 5.3.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 3 5.3.2 IN RELATION TO A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD ................................................................................................................ 4 5.3.3 BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH THIRD PARTIES ........................................................ 4 5.3.4 CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................................. 4 6. Human Rights and Labor Practices .............................................................................................. 5 6.1 Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking ..................................................................................... 5 6.2 Child Labor ............................................................................................................................ 5 6.3 Non-Discrimination and Harassment .................................................................................. 5 7. Environmental Stewardship ......................................................................................................... 6 8. Health and Safety .......................................................................................................................... 6 9. Protection of Company Assets ...................................................................................................... 6 10. Confidentiality and Data Protection ............................................................................................. 6 11. OUTSIDE DIRECTORSHIPS AND OTHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.................................................. 7 12. Charitable Contributions and Fund-Matching ............................................................................. 7 13. Reporting Violations and Whistleblower Protection .................................................................... 7 14. Compliance and Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 8

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 2 of 8 1. INTRODUCTION At CMB.TECH NV and its subsidiaries ("the Company"), we are dedicated to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for all stakeholders. This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics ("the Code") serves as a compass for ethical decision-making and sets forth the standards of behavior. By adhering to this Code, we uphold our commitment to ethical excellence and foster a culture of trust and accountability. 2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this Code is to: • Define Ethical Standards: Establish clear expectations for professional conduct and decision-making. • Ensure Compliance: Align our operations with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. • Promote Integrity: Encourage honest and ethical behavior in all business activities. • Protect the Company's Reputation: Maintain the trust of our customers, partners, employees, and the communities we serve. This Code applies to all employees, consultants, officers, directors, and agents ("the Relevant Person(s)") of CMB.TECH NV and its subsidiaries, regardless of location. 3. CORE VALUES Our core values guide our actions and decisions: • Integrity: We act honestly and uphold the highest ethical standards. • Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and value diverse perspectives. • Responsibility: We are accountable for our actions and their impact on society and the environment. • Excellence: We strive for quality and continuous improvement in all we do. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS We are committed to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Relevant Persons are expected to understand and adhere to the legal requirements relevant to their roles and seek guidance when necessary. Our expectations for each and every Relevant Person are outlined in this Code. These guidelines are in line with: o United Nations Global Compact's Ten Principles o United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights o International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 3 of 8 o OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct The "Principles of Conduct for Third Parties" outline the expectations we have for all entities with whom we do business. These principles are aligned with this Code of Conduct. 5. ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES 5.1 ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION We prohibit all forms of bribery and corruption. Relevant Persons must not offer, give, solicit, or accept any form of bribe or improper payment. All business dealings should be transparent and accurately documented. 5.1.1 BUSINESS HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL, MEALS AND GIFTS Entertainment, meals, travel or gifts towards Third Party must be modest, reasonable, and related to legitimate business purposes. They must never intend to influence decisions or create obligations. Relevant Persons must properly document these expenses and comply with Anti- Corruption Policy. When in doubt, Relevant Persons must seek guidance or avoid the expense. 5.2 FAIR COMPETITION We are committed to fair and open competition. Relevant Persons must not engage in practices that unlawfully restrict competition or violate antitrust laws, i.e. share with a competitor competitively sensitive information, such as information about current and future prices, costs, strategies, customers or suppliers. Receiving such information from a competitor is also illegal. Such prohibition also applies when we participate in trade associations or joint ventures with competitors. 5.3 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Relevant Persons must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with the interests of the Company. Any potential conflicts should be disclosed to management. 5.3.1 GENERAL Every Relevant Person should avoid any conflict between his/her own interests and the interests of the Company, especially when dealing with suppliers, customers, and other third parties, and in the conduct of his/her personal affairs, including transactions in securities of the Company. A conflict of interest occurs when a Relevant Person's private interests interfere with the interests of the Company as a whole. While it is not possible to describe every situation in which a conflict

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 4 of 8 of interest may arise, Relevant Persons must never use or attempt to use their position with the Company to obtain improper personal benefits for themselves or for members of their families. Any Relevant Person who is aware of a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, or is concerned that a conflict might develop, should report and discuss the matter with the head of department or the Legal Director. Any of these shall report to and consult the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee immediately in the event of any conflict of interest apparently arising within the Company. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee shall have the responsibility to determine whether a conflict of interest exists, and it may establish procedures to arrive at its conclusion and to approve or reject, or otherwise resolve, a potential conflict of interest. 5.3.2 IN RELATION TO A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD Any conflict of interest question involving one or more of the Company's members of the Supervisory Board and/or members of the Management Board, shall be resolved according to the applicable provisions of the Belgian Companies Code, with the assistance of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee where required. 5.3.3 BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH THIRD PARTIES Business relationships with third parties shall be governed solely by objective criteria. Suppliers shall be selected only on the basis of price, quality, reliability, technological standard, product suitability, the potential for (or existence of) a continuing business relationship, ISO or ecological audit certification, the existence of an anti-corruption policy and the existence of a quality management system. Furthermore, as described in the Third Party Risk Policy, a compliance validation should be conducted. In no circumstances shall personal relationships be determining factors in awarding a contract. Advice or recommendations given by any Relevant Person must not be motivated by the prospect of a material or non-material advantage to that or another Relevant Person. 5.3.4 CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES A Relevant Person may not: i. take for himself or herself opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company property, information or position; ii. use Company property, information or position for personal gain; or

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 5 of 8 iii. compete with the Company. Relevant Persons owe a duty to the Company to advance its interests. A corporate opportunity may be described as any business opportunity for the Company which arises through or outside the activities of a person and which could benefit the Company. In case of dispute, the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee has the responsibility to determine whether a corporate opportunity exists. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee may also establish procedures to arrive at its conclusion and to approve or reject, or otherwise resolve, a potential usurpation of a corporate opportunity. 6. HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR PRACTICES We respect and support internationally recognized human rights and are committed to fair labor practices. 6.1 ANTI-SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING We have zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We comply with relevant laws and conduct due diligence to prevent such practices. We expect the same high standards from all our business partners. 6.2 CHILD LABOR We prohibit the use of child labor in any form across our operations, supply chain, and business partnerships. Every Relevant Person and suppliers must comply with applicable international standards, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions, and local laws regarding minimum working age. 6.3 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Relevant Persons are expected to treat others with respect and dignity. Hence, Relevant Persons: • may not unfairly disadvantage, favour, harass or ostracize others because of race, gender, colour, nationality, descent, religion, biological sex, sexual orientation, age, physical characteristics or appearance.

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 6 of 8 • have the right to be protected against harassment; and the obligation to allow others to feel freedom from harassment, regardless of whether one might consider his or her own behavior to be normal or acceptable and whether the harassed person has the opportunity to avoid the harassment. • are entitled to work together with colleagues in an atmosphere of safety, comfort and trust. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP We are dedicated to environmental sustainability and strive to minimize our environmental impact. Relevant Persons are expected to adhere to environmental laws and Company policies aimed at protecting the environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY We prioritize the health and safety of our employees and stakeholders. Relevant Persons must comply with health and safety regulations and report any hazards or incidents promptly. 9. PROTECTION OF COMPANY ASSETS Relevant Persons are responsible for safeguarding Company assets, including physical property, intellectual property, and confidential information. Company assets should be used responsibly and for legitimate business purposes. 10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION We respect the privacy of individuals and protect confidential information. Relevant Persons must handle personal data in accordance with data protection laws and Company policies. Relevant Persons may have access to protected Company, client, and supplier data. Internal information obtained during employment includes non-public information about the Company's business, financial results and prospects, customers and suppliers, contracts, agreements, investments, potential corporate transactions involving the Company, and legal proceedings commenced by or against the Company. Relevant Persons are required to keep such information confidential during employment and for at least 5 years afterward, and not to use, disclose, or communicate it to third parties except when authorized by the Company or legally required. Any illegal disclosure of non-public, sensitive, or private information can harm the Company and Relevant Person. Disclosed material non-public information about the Company may violate

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 7 of 8 insider trading laws and result in significant civil and criminal penalties for the individual, the Company, and its supervisory personnel, as set out in the Dealing Code. Contact the Company's Legal Director immediately if you suspect a leak of confidential information. With the Audit and Risk Committee Chairman, Legal Director and the CEO will tell the Supervisory Board and decide which measures to take based on the information obtained. 11. OUTSIDE DIRECTORSHIPS AND OTHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES Although activities outside the Company are not necessarily a conflict of interest, a conflict could arise depending upon a Relevant Person's position within the Company and the Company's relationship with the entity involved in such outside activity. Outside activities may also be a conflict of interest if they cause a Relevant Person, or are perceived to cause a Relevant Person, to choose between that interest and the interests of the Company. Reference is made in this respect to the Corporate Governance Charter and this policy (see sections "Conflicts of interest" and "Corporate opportunities" above). 12. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND FUND-MATCHING The company supports charitable initiatives that align with our values and objectives. Contributions may be made to both pre-approved and not pre-approved charities, provided they meet the company's 'Evaluation Criteria'. Request may be submitted to the Head of Marketing and Communication. The Head of Marketing and Communication requests for approval to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO). • Approval Thresholds: o Up to USD 2,500: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) o Above USD 2,500: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Prior to approval of annual accounts in March, the CFO provides an overview of all charities and donations above 2,500 USD (annual accumulated amount per charity) to the Audit and Risk Committee for review. 13. REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION Relevant Persons are encouraged to report any suspected violations of this Code or unethical behavior immediately to their supervisors, managers and other appropriate personnel. Alternatively, the Company provides a whistleblowing hotline through SpeakUp application available on Aboard for reporting concerns anonymously.

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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 8 of 8 14. COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING We are committed to regularly reviewing and updating this Code to ensure its effectiveness. Relevant Persons are required to participate in training and acknowledge their understanding and commitment to the Code. The Company will endeavour to be cooperative and open in its dealings with all authorities and government agencies. Relevant Persons shall inform the Company's Legal Director immediately in the event of a request for information or questioning outside the ordinary course of business. Violations of law will not be tolerated. The Company will offer all the necessary sources of information and guidance of the Company's Legal Director to enable violations of law to be avoided. Relevant Persons will also be afforded guidance in the event of unjustified actions by authorities. Violations may result in reprimand, claims for damages, termination of employment, or loss of office. \* \* \*

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 1 of 14 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 2 1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION ...................................................................................................... 2 1.2 QUERIES AND MORE INFORMATION.................................................................................. 3 2. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS ............................................................................................................. 3 2.1 EU PROHIBITIONS ................................................................................................................ 3 2.2 U.S. PROHIBITIONS .............................................................................................................. 4 2.3 GENERAL SCOPE OF APPLICATION .................................................................................... 5 3. DEALING IN COMPANY SECURITIES ........................................................................................... 5 4. DEALING IN COMPANY SECURITIES – DURING CLOSED PERIODS .......................................... 6 5. SHORT-TERM DEALING ................................................................................................................ 6 6. POST-DEALING NOTIFICATION .................................................................................................... 7 7. CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY AND PROCEDURE ........................................................................... 7 8. LIST OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES, INSIDER LIST AND PDMR LIST ........................................ 8 9. SANCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10 10. FINAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................................................ 10 ANNEX 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 12 ANNEX 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 14

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 2 of 14 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION CMB.TECH NV, a company incorporated under the laws of Belgium (the "Company"), has established this Dealing Code to comply with applicable laws where the Company's securities may be traded. In particular, the legal basis for this Dealing Code is Regulation No 596/2014 on market abuse, together with its implementing regulations and guidance, as well as the applicable securities laws of the United States of America and Norway. This Dealing Code is addressed to the Group's officers, members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, managers and employees, consultants and advisers (the "Addressees"). Certain obligations are moreover imposed on close family members of, and companies controlled by, the members of the Supervisory Board and the members of the Management Board (as defined in Annex 1) (such close family members and companies are referred to as "Persons Closely Associated" or "PCAs" and the members of the Supervisory Board and the members of the Management Board are referred to as "Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities" or "PDMRs", each as defined in Annex 1). A PDMR must notify his/her PCAs: a) that he/she is a PDMR in the Company; and b) of their obligation to notify the Company and the FSMA (as defined in Annex 1) of each Dealing (as defined in Annex 1) conducted on their own account, as set out in Section 6 below, and PDMRs must keep a copy of these notifications. Template notifications are available with the Compliance Officer (as defined in Annex 1). This Dealing Code is intended to ensure that the Addressees do not misuse Inside Information (as defined in Annex 1), which is prohibited under EU market abuse rules and the applicable securities laws of the United States, and do not place themselves under suspicion of misusing such Inside Information. This Dealing Code is also intended to ensure that persons that possess Inside Information at a given time maintain the confidentiality of such Inside Information and refrain from market manipulation, either directly or indirectly. Infringements of applicable market abuse rules may expose you to significant sanctions, such as administrative fines, criminal fines and imprisonment, termination of your employment/service agreement for cause and civil liability. This Dealing Code imposes restrictions on Dealing in Company Securities (each as defined in Annex 1) which may in certain cases go beyond those imposed by law. Compliance with this Dealing Code does not relieve you from your obligation to comply with applicable legislation in relation to dealing in Company Securities or dealing in securities of other companies. This Dealing Code is not intended to be exhaustive or to serve as legal advice to Addressees.

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 3 of 14 1.2 QUERIES AND MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions or are in any doubt as to how to comply with this Dealing Code, please speak to the Compliance Officer. 2. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS 2.1 EU PROHIBITIONS Insider dealing Any person who possesses Inside Information, may not: a) acquire or dispose of, or attempt to acquire or dispose of, for his/her own account or for the account of a third party, directly or indirectly, Company Securities to which that Inside Information relates; and b) cancel or amend an order concerning Company Securities to which the Inside Information relates where the order was placed before the person concerned possessed the Inside Information, or attempt to engage in any of the above. In addition, it is prohibited for any person to (i) take part in any arrangement that leads to one of the abovementioned actions, and (ii) recommend that another person engages in one of the abovementioned actions or inducing another person to take any such actions (which are also referred to as 'tipping'). Unlawful disclosure of inside information Any person possessing Inside Information may not disclose that information to any other person, except where the disclosure is made in the normal exercise of his/her employment, profession or duties. You should obtain the prior approval of the Compliance Officer before disclosing Inside Information to any person, as set out in section 7. Moreover, the onward disclosure of recommendations or inducements to engage in insider dealing also amounts to unlawful disclosure of Inside Information if the person disclosing the recommendation or inducement knows or ought to know that it was based on Inside Information. Market manipulation It is prohibited for any person to engage in, attempt to engage in, or encourage other persons to engage in, market manipulation. Market manipulation includes, for example, entering into transactions, spreading misleading information or rumours, or any other behaviour that misleads, or is likely to mislead, the market with respect to the supply of, demand for or price of Company Securities.

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 4 of 14 2.2 U.S. PROHIBITIONS Insider Trading Certain Company Securities trade on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. Accordingly our investors may be subject to certain U.S. laws, rules and regulations, such as the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which prohibits the misuse of material, non-public information, commonly known as "insider trading". Although "insider trading" is not defined in the securities laws, it is generally thought to be described as trading either personally or on behalf of others on the basis of or while in possession of material1 non- public2 information or communicating material non-public information to others in violation of the law. The law in this area is generally understood to prohibit, among other things (i) trading by an insider3 while in possession of material non-public information; (ii) trading by a non-insider while in possession of material non-public information, where the information either was disclosed to the non-insider in violation of an insider's duty to keep it confidential or the information was misappropriated; (iii) trading while in possession of material non-public information concerning a tender offer; and (iv) wrongfully communicating, or "tipping", material non-public information to others. While the procedures outlined in this Dealing Code have been put into place to prevent Insider Dealing under Belgian law, insiders must also comply with the applicable securities laws in the United States. We encourage you to consult with the Compliance Officer prior to any transaction in Company Securities if you believe that you may be in possession of material non-public information. 2.3 NORWAY PROHIBITIONS Company Securities are also admitted to trading on Euronext Oslo Børs (OSE). Investors may hence be subject to certain rules and regulations applicable to securities trading on OSE, including the rules set out in the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 2014/596 ("MAR") which also apply to Company Securities admitted to trading on Euronext Brussels. Dealings in Company Securities on OSE are subject to the prohibitions under MAR as implemented in Norway, including (i) insider dealing (including trading, cancelling or amending orders while in possession of inside information), (ii) recommending or inducing others to deal, and (iii) the unlawful disclosure of inside information. The general prohibition on insider trading applies regardless of how the person 1 Information generally is considered "material" if (i) there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider the information important in making an investment decision, or (ii) the information is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect on the price of the Company Securities. 2 Information is generally non-public until it has been effectively communicated to the market place. For example, information found in a report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or appearing in publications of general circulation ordinarily would be considered "public". In addition, in certain circumstances, information disseminated to certain segments of the investment community may be deemed "public", for example, research communicated through institutional information dissemination services. (However, the fact that research has been disseminated through such a service does not automatically mean that it is public.) The amount of time since the information was first disseminated ordinarily is a factor regarding whether the information is considered "public". 3 The concept of "insider" is broad. It includes officers, directors, trustees, and employees of a company. In addition, a person can be a "temporary insider" if he or she enters into a special confidential relationship in the conduct of a company's affairs and as a result is given access to information solely for the company's purposes. A temporary insider can include, among others, a company's attorneys, accountants, auditors, consultants, bank lending officers, and the employees of those organizations.

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 5 of 14 in question obtained access to the inside information and irrespective of whether or not that person is entered on any insider list. As MAR applies both in Norway and in Belgium, compliance with the Company's Belgian Insider procedures also governs dealings in Oslo. Please note, however, that since Norway is part of the EEA, any amendments to MAR etc. needs to be approved by the legislator in Norway in order for such amendments to be effective as Norwegian law. Consequently, there may be some differences between the rules applicable Belgium compared to Norway, in addition to that the interpretation of the rules in the two jurisdictions may differ. If you believe you may be in possession of inside information in relation to trading in Norway, you must not trade, cancel or amend orders, recommend others to trade, or disclose such information other than in the proper course of your duties. If you are uncertain about your obligations, please contact the Compliance Officer before undertaking any transaction. 2.4 GENERAL SCOPE OF APPLICATION The general prohibitions described above, and most other rules described in this Dealing Code, do not apply solely to the Company Securities. They have a general scope of application, applying also to inside information with respect to other companies and their listed shares, debt instruments, any derivatives and other financial instruments in the broadest sense linked thereto. 3. DEALING IN COMPANY SECURITIES Addressees may only Deal in Company Securities, on their own account or for the account of a third party, directly or indirectly, if they have received clearance to Deal from the Compliance Officer in accordance with this section. Addressees may in any case not Deal in Company Securities while in possession of Inside Information. Prior to Dealing, an Addressee must request clearance to Deal to the Compliance Officer in writing (e.g. by e-mail) at least one full Business Day prior to the proposed Dealing, specifying the number of Company Securities concerned and the nature of the proposed Dealing, using the template Request for Clearance to Deal attached as Annex 2. The Addressee must certify in his/her request that he/she is not in possession of any Inside Information. The Compliance Officer shall respond to the Dealing request within one Business Day of receipt of the written request containing all the above information. In case no reply is received within that time, clearance shall be deemed to have been granted. Once cleared, the Addressee must Deal within ten Business Days after having received clearance (unless the clearance provides differently). Clearance to Deal will lapse immediately if the Addressee comes into possession of any Inside Information. Clearance to Deal will also lapse immediately as from the moment that a Closed Period (as defined in Annex 1) starts. If the person wishing to Deal is the Compliance Officer, then he/she will have to request clearance to Deal to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and the Company's CEO in accordance with the procedure set out above.

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 6 of 14 The Compliance Officer shall maintain a written record of any request for clearance received and any clearance or refusal given. 4. DEALING IN COMPANY SECURITIES – DURING CLOSED PERIODS During Closed Periods (as defined below), PDMRs and Designated Employees may not Deal in Company Securities, on their own account or for the account of a third party, directly or indirectly. It is recommended that PDMRs and Designated Employees ensure that third parties (e.g. brokers or portfolio/asset managers) do not Deal in Company Securities on their behalf during Closed Periods, whether on the basis of an individual discretionary portfolio/asset management mandate, an order given outside a Closed Period, or otherwise. For this purpose, each PDMR and Designated Employee is recommended to notify any Closed Periods to his/her portfolio/asset managers and inform them that they should not Deal in Company Securities during such periods. The "Closed Periods" are: • the period of 30 calendar days before the announcement of the Company's semi-annual and preliminary annual results until and including the date of the announcement; • the period of 15 calendar days before the announcement of the Company's first and third quarterly results until and including the date of the announcement; and • any other period qualified as such by the Compliance Officer. The relevant Addressees will be informed of any such additional Closed Period by the Compliance Officer. The financial calendar distributed to the Supervisory Board shall include the dates corresponding to the Closed Periods for the coming year. The Compliance Officer shall promptly announce any modifications to these periods during the course of the financial year. Moreover, the Compliance Officer may, during a financial year, qualify additional periods as Closed Periods. Such decision shall not imply that a determination has been made that Inside Information exists at the relevant time. The obligation to assess whether you are in possession of Inside Information remains with you at all times (and if you are in doubt as to whether certain information constitutes Inside Information, you should consult the Compliance Officer). In exceptional circumstances, a PDMR or a Designated Employee may nevertheless be given clearance to Deal during a Closed Period. This may, for example, be the case if the person requesting such clearance can evidence that he/she is required to sell Company Securities at very short notice due to exceptional circumstances outside his/her control (e.g. as a result of a legally enforceable financial commitment or claim). PDMRs and Designated Employees should contact the Compliance Officer if they have questions in this respect or wish to request clearance to Deal during a Closed Period. 5. SHORT-TERM DEALING PDMRs and Designated Employees must not Deal in Company Securities on considerations of a short-term nature. Any investment with a maturity of less than three months shall be considered

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 7 of 14 a Deal on considerations of a short-term nature, unless Company Securities were acquired or disposed of in connection with a stock option plan or other incentive plan established or sponsored by the Company. 6. POST-DEALING NOTIFICATION Rules for PDMRs and PCAs Each PDMR and PCA must notify the Company (for the attention of the Compliance Officer) and the FSMA of any Dealing conducted on their own account, once a total amount of EUR 20,000 has been reached during a certain calendar year (without netting between Dealings). Such notifications must be made within three Business Days after the date of the Dealing and shall contain at least the following information: - a description and the identifier of the Company Security; - the nature of the Dealing(s) (e.g. acquisition or disposal); - the date and place of the Dealing(s); and - the price and volume of the Dealing(s). Dealings conducted by a third party (e.g. a broker) on the basis of an individual portfolio or asset management mandate on behalf or for the benefit of a PDMR or PCA must also be notified. It is important that any such third party is informed by the relevant PDMR or PCA of this obligation, so that such third party informs the relevant PDMR or PCA in due course if it makes a Dealing in Company Securities on the latter's behalf. Notifications have to be made through the online notification tool "eMT" made available by the FSMA on its website (www.fsma.be). The Company's Legal department can also submit such notifications on behalf of PDMRs and their PCAs. PDMRs and PCAs wishing to use this option must inform the Compliance Officer no later than one Business Day after the date of the transaction, providing at least the information mentioned above. Rules for PDMRs and Designated Employees PDMRs and Designated Employees must notify the Compliance Officer in writing (e.g. by e-mail) of each Dealing, on their own account in Company Securities promptly after the Dealing and in any case before the end of the first Business Day that follows the date of the Dealing to allow the Company to monitor short-term Dealing. For PDMRs, any Dealings notified through the FSMA's online notification tool do not have to be separately notified to the Compliance Officer. 7. CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY AND PROCEDURE Unauthorised disclosure of any material information about the Group, its customers, suppliers, agents, joint ventures, affiliates, partnerships and in general any third parties with which the Group

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 8 of 14 may interact, whether or not for the purpose of facilitating improper trading in the Company Securities, may have severe consequences for the Group. You should therefore not discuss non- public matters or developments pertaining to the Group or any such third parties, except as required in the performance of regular corporate duties. Any person who is in possession of Inside Information at a given time must keep such Inside Information confidential by restricting access to it and by only communicating it to other persons after having obtained prior approval of the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer may require that Inside Information be only communicated provided the proposed recipient of such Inside Information enters into a confidentiality undertaking before receiving the relevant information. The number of people aware of Inside Information should be kept to the minimum reasonably practicable. The information disclosed should be limited to what the receiving person needs to know at any particular time (rather than allowing access to all information that is available). Inside Information may moreover only be disclosed to external advisers and other third parties ("Relevant Third Parties"), in any case on a need-to-know basis, after ensuring that such Relevant Third Parties are bound by a confidentiality obligation (either by law, by regulation or by agreement). As soon as the person that has disclosed the Inside Information notices that a Relevant Third Party does not comply with the confidentiality obligation, he or she should report this to the Compliance Officer as soon as possible so that the necessary actions can be taken. These obligations also apply to inquiries made by the financial press, investment analysts or others in the financial community or by the Group's suppliers or customers. It is important that all such communications are made through an appropriately designated person of the Company, under carefully controlled circumstances. Unless you are expressly authorised to the contrary, if you receive any inquiries of this nature, you should decline to comment and should refer the inquirer to the Head of Investor Relations. You should immediately notify the Compliance Officer (who will, as appropriate, consult internally) of any known or suspected leak of Inside Information. Based on the information received, the Compliance Officer shall (after having consulted internally, as appropriate) determine which measures to take and decide whether the Company will disclose the Inside Information to the public. 8. LIST OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES, INSIDER LIST AND PDMR LIST List of Designated Employees The Compliance Officer shall draw up a list including all Designated Employees (the "List of Designated Employees") and inform the Designated Employees accordingly. Certain rules set out in this Dealing Code apply specifically to such Designated Employees. Insider List

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 9 of 14 If Inside Information arises, the Company is required to maintain and keep updated a list of all persons who have access to such Inside Information, whether these persons are employees of the Company or otherwise perform tasks through which they have access to Inside Information (the "Insider List"). The Compliance Officer shall inform all persons that are on the Insider List and shall request them to acknowledge in writing the legal and regulatory duties entailed and the sanctions attaching to the general prohibitions summarised in section 2. The Compliance Officer shall also inform the persons on the Insider List when they are removed from the Insider List. The Insider List shall include the following details: a. the identity of any person having access to Inside Information (including first name(s), surname(s), birth surname(s) (if different), date of birth, national identification number, function, professional telephone number(s), personal telephone number(s) and personal full home address); b. the reason for including that person on the Insider List; c. the date and time at which that person obtained access to Inside Information; and d. the date on which the Insider List was drawn up. Persons on the Insider List shall be obliged to report to the Chief People Officer and the Compliance Officer, without delay, any change in their personal details. The Insider List shall be updated promptly, including the date of the update, if (i) there is a change in the reason for including a person already on the Insider List, (ii) there is a new person who has access to Inside Information and therefore needs to be added to the list, and (iii) where a person ceases to have access to Inside Information. Each update shall specify the date and time when the change triggering the update occurred. The Insider List shall be held by the Compliance Officer. It shall be retained for a period of at least five years after it is drawn up or updated. The Company may submit the Insider List to the FSMA upon its request. List of PDMRs and PCAs The Company is required to draw up a list of all PDMRs and their PCAs (the "PDMR List"). The Compliance Officer shall draw up such list and inform the PDMRs accordingly. For this purpose, the Compliance officer may require PDMRs to provide the relevant personal information (limited to first name(s), surname(s), birth surname(s) (if different), date of birth and personal full home address) with respect to themselves and their PCAs that are natural persons. For those PCAs that are legal entities, the information that PDMRs will have to provide and that will be included on the PDMR List will be corporate name and legal form, registered address and registration number. PDMRs shall be obliged to report to the Compliance Officer, without delay, any change in those details with respect to themselves and their PCAs.

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 10 of 14 9. SANCTIONS Failure to comply with applicable market abuse legislation may lead to administrative and criminal measures and sanctions, as well as civil liability. Moreover, failure to comply with applicable legislation or this Dealing Code (which in certain instances goes beyond the restrictions imposed by law) may lead to internal disciplinary measures (including, if appropriate, termination for cause of the employment or service contract). The Company may moreover claim damages from any person that has caused damage to the Company as a result of violating this Dealing Code or any applicable legislation. The FSMA may institute administrative proceedings and has wide investigation powers for that purpose. The FSMA may also adopt a wide range of administrative measures, including: (i) issuing cease-and-desist orders; (ii) disgorgement of profits gained (or losses avoided) due to the infringement; and (iii) public warnings indicating the person responsible for the infringement and the nature of the infringement. Separately, the FSMA may also impose administrative fines ranging between (i) EUR 500,000 and EUR 5 million for natural persons, and (ii) for legal persons, EUR 1 million and EUR 15 million or 15% of annual consolidated turnover (whichever is higher) on the basis of the most recent approved consolidated accounts. If the offence has resulted in a financial gain, then this maximum amount may be increased to three times the amount of such gain. Criminal proceedings, which may result in criminal fines and imprisonment, may also be instituted for infringements of the general prohibitions summarised in section 2. Under United States securities laws, penalties for insider trading are severe both for the individuals involved as well as for the employer. A person may be subject to, among others, the penalties listed below, even if he or she does not personally benefit from the violation. Currently, these penalties may include: • asset freeze orders and injunctions; • jail terms of up to 20 years; • criminal fines of up to USD 5 million for individuals and USD 25 million for companies; • disgorgement of profits and fines of up to three times the profit gained or loss avoided, whether or not the person benefited; • lawsuits by third parties to recover losses; and • fines for the employer or other controlling person of up to the greater of USD 1.5 million or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided. 10. FINAL PROVISIONS This Dealing Code, and any future amendments, will be communicated to all Addressees. All Addressees acknowledge being aware of the market abuse rules and the sanctions that may apply in case of infringements, and all Addressees acknowledge being bound by, and undertake to comply with, the Dealing Code. In addition, the Compliance Officer shall take all reasonable steps to obtain a declaration from the persons on the Insider List, confirming that they have read the Dealing Code and shall comply with it. PDMRs shall moreover be obliged to ensure compliance

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 11 of 14 with the Dealing Code by their PCAs and to inform their PCAs that certain of their personal details will be included on the PDMR List. All information that is communicated to the Compliance Officer shall be treated in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016 (or any future replacing legislation). The persons on the List of Designated Employees, the Insider List and the PDMR List have access to their personal information and have the right (and obligation) to correct errors. \* \* \*

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 12 of 14 ANNEX 1 DEFINITIONS "Addressees": has the meaning given to it in section 1.1. "Business Day": any day (other than a Saturday or Sunday or a bank holiday) on which banks are open for business in Belgium. "Closed Period": has the meaning given to it in section 4. "Company": has the meaning given to it in section 1.1. "Company Securities": any shares and debt instruments issued by the Company and any derivatives and other financial instruments in the broadest sense linked thereto. This includes, among others, options, warrants, forwards, futures, swaps and any other derivative contract with respect to the Company's shares and debt instruments. "Compliance Officer": the person appointed by the Supervisory Board to supervise compliance with the market abuse rules and regulations and this Dealing Code and to deal with the matters specified herein, which is Kaat Vervenne (kaat.vervenne@cmb.tech). "Dealing": includes any transaction, in the broadest sense, in respect of Company Securities. The most common forms of Dealing include: a) acquisition, disposal, short sale, subscription or exchange; b) acceptance or exercise of a stock option or warrant, including of a stock option or warrant granted to managers or employees as part of their remuneration package, and the disposal of shares stemming from the exercise of a stock option or warrant; c) subscription to a capital increase or debt instrument (notes or bonds) issuance; d) entering into or exercise of equity swaps, entering into a contract for difference and any other transactions in or related to derivatives, including cash-settled transactions; e) grant, acceptance, acquisition, disposal, exercise or discharge of rights or obligations, including put and call options; f) automatic or non-automatic conversion of a Company Security into another Company Security, including the exchange of convertible bonds to shares; g) gifts and donations made or received, and inheritance received; h) borrowing or lending (including entering into, or terminating, assigning or novating any stock lending agreement); i) using as security (e.g., pledging) or otherwise granting a charge, lien or other encumbrance; and j) any other right or obligation, present or future, conditional or unconditional, to acquire or dispose, and "Deal" has a corresponding meaning. This overview is not exhaustive. In case of doubt as to whether a certain Dealing is permitted at a given time, or whether such Dealing has to be notified to the competent authority, please contact your legal advisor and/or the Compliance Officer.

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 13 of 14 "Designated Employee": certain persons working for the Group, under a contract of employment or otherwise, who are deemed to have regular or incidental access to Inside Information and who have been informed individually that they are included on the List of Designated Employees. "FSMA": the Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten / Autorité des Services et Marchés Financiers) and its successor from time to time. "Group": the Company and its subsidiaries from time to time. "Inside Information": information of a precise nature, which has not been made public, which directly or indirectly relates to the Group or the Company Securities and which, if it were made public, would be likely to have a significant effect on the price of the Company Securities. Relevant for these purposes is whether a reasonable investor would be likely to use the information as part of his or her investment decisions. The following types of information may constitute Inside Information: (i) changes in dividend policy; (ii) earnings estimates not previously disseminated and material changes in previously released earnings estimates; (iii) any proposed changes in the Company's capital structure; (iv) significant changes in senior management; (v) proposed or pending significant mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, joint ventures, commercial agreements or disposals of significant assets or subsidiaries; (vi) significant pending or threatened litigation, arbitration or government investigations; and (vii) significant matters affecting financing or liquidity. This list is by no means exhaustive and a cautious approach needs to be taken in deciding whether something is or is not Inside Information. Please consult the Compliance Officer in case of doubt. "Insider List": has the meaning given to it in section 8. "List of Designated Employees": has the meaning given to it in section 8. "Management Board": means the Company's management board "Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities" or "PDMR": the members of the Company's Supervisory Board and the members of the Management Board. "PDMR List": has the meaning given to it in section 8. "Persons Closely Associated" or "PCA": means, in relation to a PDMR: a) a spouse, or a partner that is legally considered to be equivalent to a spouse; b) a child for which the PDMR legally bears responsibility (which includes adopted children); c) a relative who has been sharing the same household as the PDMR for at least one year on the date of the relevant Dealing; or d) a legal person, trust or partnership, the managerial responsibilities of which are discharged by the PDMR or by a person referred to in point (a), (b) or (c), which is directly or indirectly controlled by the PDMR or such a person, which is set up for the benefit of the PDMR or such a person, or the economic interests of which are substantially equivalent to those of the PDMR or such a person. "Supervisory Board": means the Company's supervisory board

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DEALING CODE Approved by Supervisory Board on 25 09 2025 Page 14 of 14 ANNEX 2 REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE TO DEAL4 Please complete and return this form to the Compliance Officer and the Secretary General by e- mail. I, ……………………………………………………………………… (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) in accordance with the Dealing Code of CMB.TECH NV (the "Code"), hereby request clearance to Deal in Company Securities as indicated below: Type and number of Company Securities (if not known, please provide estimate or "up to" number) Nature of Deal (e.g. purchase or sale of shares or bonds, exercise of option) I do not possess any Inside Information relating to the Company securities. By Dealing, I would not be in breach of the Code or any applicable law or regulation in relation to dealing in publicly traded securities. If this should change at any time before the Dealing, I undertake not to proceed with the Dealing. Signed:…………………………….. Date:……………………………… Position:…………………………… Dept:…………………………….. E-mail:…………………………….. Tel no:…………………………… PURSUANT TO THE CODE, CLEARANCE TO DEAL IS: GRANTED AND VALID UNTIL AND INCLUDING …………………………. Note this authorisation lapses if and as from the moment (i) the requesting person comes into possession of inside information and/or, (ii) in the case of a PDMR or Designated Employee, a closed period starts prior to the end date of the validity period of the authorization. NOT GRANTED Signed: ……………………………………. Date: ………………………………… Note: If you do not Deal within the time allowed and still wish to Deal, you must reapply for clearance to Deal. If you Deal, you may, in accordance with the Code, have to notify the Company after having proceeded with such Dealing. The Company will keep a written record of this application for clearance, any clearance granted or refused and any Dealing following the grant of a clearance. 4 Capitalised terms not defined in this request for clearance to Deal have the meaning given to such terms in the Code.

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## Ex-12

EXHIBIT 12.1

**CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

I, Alexander Saverys, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of CMB.TECH NV;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

5. The Company's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 20, 2026

/s/ Alexander Saverys

Alexander Saverys

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

## Ex-12

EXHIBIT 12.2

**CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER**

I, Ludovic Saverys, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of CMB.TECH NV;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f)) and 15d-15(f) for the Company and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

5. The Company's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 20, 2026

/s/ Ludovic Saverys

Ludovic Saverys

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

## Ex-13

EXHIBIT 13.1

**PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION**

**PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

In connection with this Annual Report of CMB.TECH NV (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Alexander Saverys, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.

Date: April 20, 2026

/s/ Alexander Saverys

Alexander Saverys

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

## Ex-13

EXHIBIT 13.2

**PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION**

**PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

In connection with this Annual Report of CMB.TECH NV (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Ludovic Saverys, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.

Date: April 20, 2026

/s/ Ludovic Saverys

Ludovic Saverys

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

## Ex-15

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 15.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-289724) of CMB.TECH NV (the Company) of our reports dated 20 April 2026, relating to the consolidated financial statements, and the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 20-F. /s/ BDO Bedrijfsrevisoren BV Antwerp, Belgium 20 April 2026

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## Ex-15

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Exhibit 15.2 CONSENT OF SEWARD & KISSEL LLP Reference is made to the annual report on Form 20-F of CMB.TECH NV (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Annual Report") and the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-289724) including the prospectus contained therein (the "Registration Statement"). We hereby consent to (i) the filing of this letter as an exhibit to the Annual Report, which is incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement and (ii) each reference to us and the discussions of advice provided by us in the Annual Report under "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation" and to the incorporation by reference of the same in the Registration Statement, in each case, without admitting we are "experts" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder with respect to any part of the Registration Statement. /s/ Seward & Kissel LLP Seward & Kissel LLP New York, New York April 20, 2026

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## Ex-97

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 1 of 10 CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION .................................................... 2 3. DISCRETIONARY RECOVERY ....................................................................................................... 3 4. METHOD OF RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION .............................. 4 5. RECOUPMENT PERIOD COVERED AND AMOUNT ...................................................................... 5 6. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 5 7. PROHIBITION OF INDEMNIFICATION ........................................................................................... 5 8. ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION ................................................................................. 6 9. EFFECTIVE DATE ........................................................................................................................... 6 10. AMENDMENT; TERMINATION ................................................................................................. 6 11. OTHER RECOVERY RIGHTS ..................................................................................................... 6 12. SUCCESSORS ........................................................................................................................... 7 13. DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................. 7 EXHIBIT A ........................................................................................................................................... 10

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 2 of 10 1. OVERVIEW In accordance with the applicable rules of The New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual (the "NYSE Rules"), Section 10D and Rule 10D-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") ("Rule 10D-1"), the Supervisory Board (the "Board") of CMB.TECH (the "Company") has adopted this policy regarding the recovery of erroneously awarded Incentive-based Compensation from Executive Officers (the "Policy"). [All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in Section [13].] 2. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION In the event of an Accounting Restatement, the Company will reasonably promptly recover the Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received in accordance with NYSE Rules and Rule 10D-1 as follows: (i) In the event of an Accounting Restatement, the Board shall determine in good faith the amount of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received by each Executive Officer and shall promptly deliver written notice to each Executive Officer containing the amount of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation and a demand for repayment or return of such compensation, as applicable. a) Cash awards. With respect to cash awards, the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is the difference between the amount of the cash award (whether payable as a lump sum or over time) that was Received and the amount that should have been received applying the restated Financial Reporting Measure. b) Cash awards paid from bonus pools. With respect to cash awards paid from bonus pools, the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is the pro rata portion of any deficiency that results from the aggregate bonus pool that is reduced based on applying the restated Financial Reporting Measure. c) Equity awards. With respect to equity awards, if the shares, options or shareholder appreciation rights ("SARs") are still held at the time of recovery, the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is the number of such securities Received in excess of the number that should been received applying the restated Financial Reporting Measure (or the value in excess of that number). If the options or SARs have been exercised, but the underlying shares have not been sold, the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is the number of shares underlying the excess options or SARs (or the value thereof). If the underlying shares have already been sold, then the Audit and Risk Committee (the "Committee") and Board shall determine the amount which most reasonably estimates the Erroneously Awarded Compensation. d) Compensation based on stock price or total shareholder return. For Incentive- based Compensation based on (or derived from) stock price or total shareholder return, where the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation is not subject to mathematical recalculation directly from the information in the applicable

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 3 of 10 Accounting Restatement, (i) the amount shall be determined by the Committee and Board based on a reasonable estimate of the effect of the Accounting Restatement on the stock price or total shareholder return upon which the Incentive-based Compensation was Received; and (ii) the Committee and Board shall maintain documentation of such determination of that reasonable estimate and provide such documentation to the NYSE in accordance with applicable listing standards. (ii) The Board shall have discretion to determine the appropriate means of recovering Erroneously Awarded Compensation based on the particular facts and circumstances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as set forth in Section [3](i) below, in no event may the Company accept an amount that is less than the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation in satisfaction of an Executive Officer's obligations hereunder. (iii) To the extent that the Executive Officer has already reimbursed the Company for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received under any duplicative recovery obligations established by the Company or applicable law, it shall be appropriate for any such reimbursed amount to be credited to the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation that is subject to recovery under this Policy. [To the extent that the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is recovered under a foreign recovery regime, the recovery would meet the obligations of Rule 10D-1.] (iv) To the extent that an Executive Officer fails to repay all Erroneously Awarded Compensation to the Company when due, the Company shall take all actions reasonable and appropriate to recover such Erroneously Awarded Compensation from the applicable Executive Officer. The applicable Executive Officer shall be required to reimburse the Company for any and all expenses reasonably incurred (including legal and other collection related fees) by the Company in recovering such Erroneously Awarded Compensation. 3. DISCRETIONARY RECOVERY (i) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall not be required to take the actions contemplated by Section [2](1) above if the independent members of the Board determine that recovery would be impracticable and any of the following [two][three] conditions are met: (a) The independent members of the Board have determined that the direct expenses paid to a third party to assist in enforcing the Policy would exceed the amount to be recovered. Before making this determination, the Company must make a reasonable attempt to recover the Erroneously Awarded Compensation, documented such attempt(s) and provided such documentation to the NYSE; (b) Recovery would violate home country law where that law was adopted prior to November 28, 2022, provided that, before determining that it would be impracticable to recover any amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation based on violation of home country law, the Company has obtained an opinion of home country counsel,

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 4 of 10 acceptable to the NYSE, that recovery would result in such a violation and a copy of the opinion is provided to NYSE; or (c) Recovery would likely cause an otherwise tax-qualified retirement plan, under which benefits are broadly available to employees of the Company, to fail to meet the requirements of Section 401(a)(13) or Section 411(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder. (ii) In the event that an Executive Officer engages in Detrimental Conduct (as defined below) that, in the sole discretion of the Board, is likely to cause or has caused material financial, operational, or reputational harm to the Company or one or more of its affiliates, the Board may recover or cause to be forfeited up to 100% of the Incentive-based Compensation (without regard to any taxes paid thereon by the Executive Officer) received by or payable to the Executive Officer, and not just the recovery amounts described in Section[2]. "Detrimental Conduct" consists of: (a) The commission of an act of fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement in the course of employment; (b) The commission of a criminal act, whether or not in the course of employment or in the workplace, that constitutes a felony (or substantial equivalent thereof in a non- US jurisdiction) or other serious crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or fraud; (c) The material violation of a non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreement; (d) The material breach of the Company's Code of Ethics that could give rise to dismissal thereunder; or (e) Any act or omission that resulted in such Executive Officer's termination for Cause (as defined below). For the purposes of this Policy, "Cause" shall, as of any applicable date of determination, have the meaning ascribed to such term in the agreement and/or plan governing the most recent equity (or other long-term incentive) award granted to the applicable Executive Officer. 4. METHOD OF RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION The Board will determine, in its sole discretion, the method for recovering Erroneously Awarded Compensation hereunder, which may include, without limitation: (i) Requiring reimbursement of cash Incentive-based Compensation previously paid; (ii) Seeking recovery of any gain realized on the granting, vesting, exercise, settlement, sale, transfer or other disposition of any equity or equity-based awards; (iii) Offsetting the recouped amount from any compensation otherwise owed by the Company or its affiliates to the Executive Officer;

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 5 of 10 (iv) Cancelling outstanding vested or unvested equity or equity-based awards and/or reducing outstanding future payments due or possibly due in respect of amounts already Received; and/or (v) Taking any other remedial and recovery action permitted by law, as determined by the Board. 5. RECOUPMENT PERIOD COVERED AND AMOUNT If an Accounting Restatement occurs, the Board shall review all Incentive-based Compensation that was granted, vested or earned on the basis of having met or exceeded Financial Reporting Measures and that was Received by an Executive Officer during the Clawback Period. With respect to each Executive Officer, the Board shall, as provided under this Policy, seek to require the forfeiture or repayment of (1) the Erroneously Awarded Compensation, whether vested or unvested and including proceeds received upon the sale of shares acquired through an incentive plan that were granted or vested based wholly or in part on satisfying a Financial Reporting Measure, Received during the Clawback Period in the event of an Accounting Restatement, and (2) to the extent the Executive Officer engages in Detrimental Conduct, applicable Incentive-Based Compensation received thereafter. Compensation shall be deemed to have been Received in the fiscal period in which the Financial Reporting Measure is attained, even if the Incentive-Based Compensation is not actually paid until a later date or where the compensation is subject to additional service-based or non-financial goal- based vesting conditions after the period ends. The amount to be recovered will be as provided for in this Policy. 6. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS The Company shall file all disclosures with respect to this Policy required by applicable SEC filings and rules. 7. PROHIBITION OF INDEMNIFICATION The Company shall not be permitted to insure or indemnify any Executive Officer against (i) the loss of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation that is repaid, returned or recovered pursuant to the terms of this Policy, or (ii) any claims relating to the Company's enforcement of its rights under this Policy. Further, the Company shall not enter into any agreement that exempts any Incentive- based Compensation that is granted, paid or awarded to an Executive Officer from the application of this Policy or that waives the Company's right to recovery of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation, and this Policy shall supersede any such agreement (whether entered into before, on or after the Effective Date of this Policy). While an Executive Officer may purchase a third-party

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 6 of 10 insurance policy to fund potential recovery obligations under this Policy, the Company may not pay or reimburse the Executive Officer for premiums for such an insurance policy. 8. ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION This Policy shall be administered by the Board, and any determinations made by the Board shall be final and binding on all affected individuals. The Board is authorized to: (i) exercise all of the powers granted to it under this Policy; (ii) construe, interpret and implement this Policy; (iii) make all determinations and to take such actions as may be necessary, appropriate, or advisable for the administration of this Policy and for the Company's compliance with NYSE Rules, Section 10D, Rule 10D-1 and any other applicable law, regulation, rule or interpretation of the SEC or NYSE promulgated or issued in connection therewith; and (iv) amend this Policy, including to reflect changes in applicable law or stock exchange regulation. For the avoidance of doubt, recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation is on a "no fault" basis, meaning that it will occur regardless of whether the Executive Officer engaged in misconduct or was otherwise directly or indirectly responsible, in whole or in part, for the Accounting Restatement. 9. EFFECTIVE DATE The Policy shall be effective as of the date it is adopted by the Board and shall apply to Clawback Eligible Incentive Received on or after the NYSE Effective Date. 10. AMENDMENT; TERMINATION The Board may amend this Policy from time to time in its discretion and shall amend this Policy as it deems necessary to comply with the of Section 10D of the Exchange Act and any applicable rules or standards adopted by the SEC or any national securities exchange or association on which the Company's shares are listed. Notwithstanding anything in this Section [10]to the contrary, no amendment or termination of this Policy shall be effective if such amendment or termination would (after taking into account any actions taken by the Company contemporaneously with such amendment or termination) cause the Company to violate any applicable federal securities laws, SEC rule or NYSE rule. 11. OTHER RECOVERY RIGHTS The Board intends that this Policy will be applied to the fullest extent required by applicable law. The Board and/or the Board may, to the fullest extent of the law, require that any employment

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 7 of 10 agreement, equity or equity-based plan or award agreement, or other plan agreement or arrangement providing for incentive-based compensation shall, as a condition to the grant, receipt or vesting of any benefit thereunder, require an Executive Officer to agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, including requiring the execution of the attestation and acknowledgement set forth in Exhibit A to this Policy. Any right of recoupment under this Policy is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies or rights of recoupment that may be available to the Company pursuant to the terms of any similar policy in any employment agreement, equity or equity-based plan or award agreement, or other plan, agreement or arrangement providing for incentive compensation and any other legal remedies available to the Company. 12. SUCCESSORS This Policy shall be binding and enforceable against all Executive Officers and their beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators, permitted transferees, permitted assignees or other legal representatives, and shall inure to the benefit of any successor[ or assignee] of the Company. 13. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below. (1) "Accounting Restatement" means an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, including any required accounting restatement to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements (a "Big R" or reissuance restatement), or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period (a "little r" or revision restatement). This Policy applies in the event of a material restatement ("Restatement") of the Company's financial results as a result of material non-compliance with financial reporting requirements. This Policy does not apply in any situation where a Restatement is not as a result of significant non-compliance with financial reporting requirements, such as, but not limited to, a retrospective: (i) application of a change in accounting principles; (ii) revision to reportable segment information due to a change in the structure of the Company's internal organization; (iii) reclassification due to a discontinued operation; (iv) application of a change in reporting entity, such as from a reorganization of entities under common control; (v) adjustment to provisional amounts in connection with a prior business combination (but only if the Company is an International Financial Reporting Standards filer; and (vi) revision for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends or other changes in capital structure. (2) "Clawback Eligible Incentive Compensation" means all pre-tax Incentive-based Compensation Received (without any reduction for any taxes paid) by an Executive Officer

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 8 of 10 (i) on or after the NYSE Effective Date, (ii) after beginning service as an Executive Officer, (iii) who served as an Executive Officer at any time during the applicable performance period relating to the applicable Incentive-based Compensation (whether or not such Executive Officer is serving as such at the time the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is required to be repaid to the Company), (iv) while the Company has a class of securities listed on a national securities exchange or a national securities association, and (v) during the applicable Clawback Period (as defined below). (3) "Clawback Period" means, with respect to any Accounting Restatement, the three completed fiscal years of the Company immediately preceding the Restatement Date (as defined below), and if the Company changes its fiscal year, any transition period of less than nine months within or immediately following those three completed fiscal years. (4) "Erroneously Awarded Compensation" means, with respect to each Executive Officer in connection with an Accounting Restatement, the amount of Clawback Eligible Incentive Compensation that exceeds the amount of Incentive-based Compensation that otherwise would have been Received had it been determined based on the restated amounts, computed without regard to any taxes paid. (5) "Executive Officer" means the Company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Chartering Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and any other officer or person who performs a significant policy-making function for the Company. Executive officers of Subsidiaries are deemed to be Executive Officers under this Policy if they perform policy making functions for the Company. All of these Executive Officers are subject to this Policy, even if an Executive Officer had no responsibility for the financial statement errors which required restatement. (6) "Financial Reporting Measures" means measures that are determined and presented in accordance with the accounting principles used in preparing the Company's financial statements, and all other measures that are derived wholly or in part from such measures. Stock price and total shareholder return (and any measures that are derived wholly or in part from stock price or total shareholder return) shall, for purposes of this Policy, be considered Financial Reporting Measures. For the avoidance of doubt, a Financial Reporting Measure need not be presented in the Company's financial statements or included in a filing with the SEC. (7) "Incentive-based Compensation" means any compensation that is granted, earned or vested based wholly or in part upon the attainment of a Financial Reporting Measure. For purposes of this Policy, specific examples of Incentive-based Compensation include, but are not limited to: (i) non-equity incentive plan awards that are earned based, wholly or in part, based on satisfaction of a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal; (ii) bonuses paid from a "bonus pool," the size of which is determined, wholly or in part, based on satisfaction of a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal; (iii) other cash awards based on satisfaction of a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal; (iv) restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance share units, stock options and SARs that are

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 9 of 10 granted or become vested, wholly or in part, on satisfaction of a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal; and (v) proceeds received upon the sale of shares acquired through an incentive plan that were granted or vested based, wholly or in part, on satisfaction of a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal. For purposes of this Policy, Incentive-based Compensation excludes: (i) any base salaries (except with respect to any salary increases earned, wholly or in part, based on satisfaction of a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal); (ii) bonuses paid solely at the discretion of the Committee or Board that are not paid from a "bonus pool" that is determined by satisfying a Financial Reporting Measure performance goal; (iii) bonuses paid solely upon satisfying one or more subjective standards and/or completion of a specified employment period; (iv) non-equity incentive plan awards earned solely upon satisfying one or more strategic measures (e.g., completion of a merger) or operational measures (e.g., attainment of a certain market share[, acquisition of a specified number of vessels]); and (v) equity awards that vest solely based on the passage of time and/or satisfaction of one or more non-Financial Reporting Measures (e.g., a time-vested award, including time-vesting stock options or restricted share rights). (8) "NYSE" means the New York Stock Exchange. (9) "NYSE Effective Date" means October 2, 2023. (10) Incentive-based Compensation will be deemed to be "Received" in the Company's fiscal period during which the Financial Reporting Measure specified in the Incentive-based Compensation documentation is attained, even if (a) the payment or grant of the Incentive- based Compensation to the Executive Officer occurs after the end of that period or (b) the Incentive-based Compensation remains contingent and subject to further conditions thereafter, such as time-based vesting. (11) "Restatement Date" means the earlier to occur of (i) the date the Board, a committee of the Board or the officer(s) of the Company authorized to take such action if Board action is not required, concludes, or reasonably should have concluded, that the Company is required to prepare an Accounting Restatement, or (ii) the date a court, regulator or other legally authorized body directs the Company to prepare an Accounting Restatement. (12) "SEC" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CLAWBACK POLICY Approved by Supervisory Board on 16 12 2025 Page 10 of 10 EXHIBIT A ATTESTATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING THE RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION By my signature below, I acknowledge and agree that: • I have received and read the attached Policy Regarding the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (this "Policy"). • I hereby agree to abide by all of the terms of this Policy both during and after my employment with the Company, including, without limitation, by promptly repaying or returning any Erroneously Awarded Compensation to the Company as determined in accordance with this Policy. Signature: ______________ Printed Name: ______________ Date: _____________________

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