Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Q2 2026 report, Asia; Maintains 2026 EBITDA target at USD 1.6bn
Q2 2026 - document
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Q2 Report 2026 Investor Relations Anders Redigh Karlsen anders.karlsen@walwil.com Media Idha Toft Valeur idha.valeur@walwil.com
Wallenius Wilhelmsen at a glance Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a global leader in the handling of automobiles and heavy rolling equipment at sea and on land. We operate in 28 countries and employ around 12,000 people on our vessels, in our terminals, offices, and processing centers. Every year, we transport, assemble, complete and upgrade millions of units – making us an integral part of the global automotive and industrial supply chains. Headquartered in Norway, we run a truly global organization managing the flow and completion of vehicles and heavy equipment from inside the factories all the way to the end user. In the traffic or at a construction site, chances are high that you are looking at something we have handled. Leveraging future-forward solutions and technologies, including AI, to optimize our operations – we focus on providing visibility and control throughout complex supply chains. We have an ambitious target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 based on a fundamental belief that this will create long-term value and benefit our customers, shareholders, employees and partners. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker WAWI. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA – Q2 Report 2026 2
Highlights – Q2 2026 • Continued strong and growing shipping demand from Asia resulted in full utilization of fleet and increasing freight and charter rates • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 ended at USD 361m, down 7% QoQ, reflecting higher bunker expenses in Shipping services • Continued positive development for Logistics services due to operational improvement program • Maintained outlook for 2026 with adjusted EBITDA of about USD 1.6bn • Resolved to pay a total dividend of USD 0.61 per share for H1-26, based on 50% of the net profit combined with an extraordinary dividend of USD 100m Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA – Q2 Report 2026 3 “We are happy to deliver a solid quarter in line with expectations, despite higher bunker costs. Shipping continues to experience full utilization out of Asia and Logistics starts to see good effects of the improvement program. The market remains very tight, in particular in shipping, and we secured improved rates for both new Shipping and Logistics business in the quarter. We maintain our 2026 outlook and continue to deliver on our financial targets with a dividend of USD 258 million for H1 2026, representing 82% of net profit.” Lasse Kristoffersen CEO Adj. EBITDA (USD m) 472 477 400 389 361 1,626 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2 2026 LTM (rhs) Return On Capital Employed 19.9% 19.4% 18.4% 17.4% 15.6% Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Earnings per share, USD 0.90 0.92 0.37 0.38 0.29 1.65 MIRRAT gain Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2 2026 LTM (rhs)
Consolidated results and key figures – Q2 2026 Consolidated results1 Q2 2026 Q1 2026 % change2 Q2 2025 % change2 Total revenue 1,305 1,253 4 % 1,350 -3 % EBITDA 349 381 -9 % 472 -26 % EBITDA adjusted 361 389 -7 % 472 -24 % EBITDA margin (adjusted) 27.6 % 31.0 % 35.0 % EBIT 175 214 -18 % 445 -61 % Profit for the period 138 177 -22 % 403 -66 % Earnings per share 0.29 0.38 -22 % 0.90 -67 % Declared dividend (USD/share) 0.61
n.a. 1.10 -45 % Key figures Equity ratio (>35%) 48.8 % 39.4 % 9.4 % 40.9 % 8.0 % Leverage ratio (<3.0x) 1.2x 1.2x 4.8 % 0.9x 31.5 % ROCE adjusted (>12%) 15.6 % 17.4 % -1.7 % 19.9 % -4.3 % Cash and cash equivalents 627 890 -30 % 1,363 -54 % Undrawn credit facilities 552 547 1 % 549 1 % Total liquidity (minimum USD 1bn) 1,179 1,437 -18 % 1,912 -38 % Net interest-bearing debt 2,011 2,065 -3 % 1,742 15 % Cash conversion ratio 72 % 83 % -11 % 96 % -23 % For definitions of alternative performance measures (“APM”) please refer to Reconciliation of alternative performance measures Consolidated results Total revenues in Q2 were USD 1,305m, up 4% QoQ mainly due to increased revenues for Shipping services. Total revenue in Q2 was down 3% YoY driven by lower revenues for Shipping and Government services. EBITDA ended at USD 349m for Q2, down 9% QoQ, mainly caused by higher net fuel expenses for Shipping services in Q2 owing to the Middle East conflict. EBITDA included costs linked to digital transformation of USD 9m and restructuring expenses of USD 4m (see APM tables for details). Adjusted EBITDA ended at USD 361m for Q2, down 7% QoQ (and 24% YoY) due to weaker results for Shipping services partly offset by improved results for Logistics and Government services. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 28% in Q2. Net financial items were USD 25m in Q2, compared to USD 27m in Q1. Interest expenses including realized interest derivatives was USD 36m, up from USD 34m in Q1. The group posted an unrealized change in fair value of USD 3m on interest derivatives in the quarter, marginally lower than in Q1.
The net currency effect in Q2 was USD 1m and consisted of a currency translation gain of USD 5m, and a net unrealized loss on currency derivatives of USD 4m (linked to outstanding bond debt). The group recorded a tax expense of USD 13m for Q2 compared to USD 11m in the previous quarter and USD 6m in Q2-25. Net profit for Q2 was USD 138m compared to USD 177m in Q1, and USD 403m in Q2-25. Net profit and EBIT for Q2 was negatively impacted by digital transformation costs and restructuring expenses (see details above). Q2-25 included a gain of USD 135m associated with the MIRRAT sale. USD 124m of the net profit is attributable to shareholders of Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA, while USD 14m of net profit is attributable to non-controlling interests (primarily the minority shareholders in EUKOR). Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA – Q2 Report 2026 4 1 All figures in USDm except per share and per cent 2 For ROCE adjusted, Equity ratio and EBITDA adjusted margin, % change represents absolute change in ratio
Key figures: Financial targets, capital and financing Wallenius Wilhelmsen continued to operate well within its financial targets during the second quarter. The equity ratio increased to 48.8% reflecting the accounting remeasurement of the EUKOR put liability (see Note 2 for details) while the leverage ratio remained at 1.2x. Last 12 months ROCE decreased to 15.6% compared with 17.4% in Q1. The reduced liability in connection with the EUKOR put option impacted ROCE negatively as the equity improved following the remeasurement (see Note 2 for details). The Group also continued to rightsize the liquidity towards the target of USD 1bn in available liquidity, comprising cash and undrawn credit facilities. At the end of the quarter, Wallenius Wilhelmsen had a cash balance of USD 627m and USD 552m in undrawn RCF capacity. During Q2, the Group repaid a total of USD 255m in debt and strengthened its financing profile further through early debt repayments and refinancing activities. Key credit facilities were refinanced at attractive terms with extended maturities enhancing the Group’s long term funding. Further details on the funding activities can be found in note 10 Interest bearing debt. At the end of Q2 2026, Wallenius Wilhelmsen had USD 1.4bn of capital expenditure remaining for the 14 Shaper class vessels under construction. The group has secured post-delivery bank financing for 11 of the vessel newbuilds. The number of unencumbered vessels in the fleet was 43, up from 39 vessels in Q1-26. At quarter end, the Group had no cash collateral related to the USDNOK cross-currency swaps. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA – Q2 Report 2026 5
Cash flow and liquidity Cash flow Q2 2026 Q1 2026 % change Q2 2025 % change Operating activities EBITDA 349 381 -9 % 472 -26 % Net change in other assets/liabilities -75 -49 53 % 0 n.m. Taxes paid -14 -10 34 % -21 -35 % Cash flow from operating activities 260 322 -19 % 451 -42 % Investing activities Sale of subsidiary
n.a. 179 -100 % Net CAPEX -109 -69 59 % -64 69 % Other investing items 11 2 n.m. 49 -77 % Cash flow from investing activities -98 -66 47 % 164 n.m. Financing activities Interest paid -38 -39 -3 % -43 -12 % Proceeds from loans and bonds
400 n.a. 140 n.a. Repayment of loans and bonds -255 -274 -7 % -344 -26 % Repayment of principal portion of lease liability -109 -87 26 % -106 3 % Dividend to shareholders and non- controlling interests -34 -427 -92 % -576 -100 % Other financial items
-11 -99 % 5 n.m. Cash flow from financing activities -436 -439 -1 % -923 -53 % Net cash flow -274 -184 49 % -309 -11 % Cash & cash equivalents BOP 890 1,071 -17 % 1,666 -47 % FX effect on cash 11 2 n.m. 6 76 % Cash & Cash equivalents EOP 627 890 -30 % 1,363 -54 % Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end was USD 627m, down 30% QoQ. Cash flow from operating activities was USD 260m, down 19% QoQ largely explained by lower EBITDA and net change in other assets/liabilities. The change in other assets/liabilities is explained by higher fuel prices and inventory levels. This also impacted the cash conversion for the period, which ended at 72%1. Cash flow from investing activities was negative USD 98m in Q2, driven primarily by installments on the Shaper class vessel (USD 54m), dry docking expenditures (USD 27m) and other vessel investments. Cash flow from financing activities was negative USD 436m, primary reflecting debt repayments and scheduled installments (USD 255m), lease payments (USD 109m), interest payments (USD 38m), and dividend distribution of USD 34m to minority shareholders of subsidiaries. Events after the balance sheet date Wallenius Wilhelmsen (EUKOR) took delivery of the first out of 14 Shaper class vessel from the yard in early July. On August 10, 2026, the Board resolved to pay a total dividend of USD 0.61 per share covering the first six months of 2026. The dividend amount is based on 50% of the company’s underlying H1 2026 result of USD 0.67 per share plus USD 100m in extraordinary dividend. The last day of trading including dividend will be August 25, 2026, the ex dividend date will be August 26, 2026, the record date will be August 27, 2026, and the payment date will be o/a September 16, 2026. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA – Q2 Report 2026 6 1 Cash conversion is defined as net cash flow provided by operating activities divided by adjusted EBITDA
Shipping services Shipping services, USDm1 Q2 2026 Q1 2026 % change2 Q2 2025 % change Net freight revenue 836 831 1% 888 -6% Fuel surcharges 153 108 42% 139 11% Other operating revenue 9 4 96% 6 39% Total revenue 998 943 6% 1,033 -3% Cargo expenses -166 -167 -% -164 1% Fuel expenses -262 -186 41% -196 34% Other voyage and operating expenses -107 -97 10% -96 12% Ship operating expenses -73 -69 7 % -71 3% Charter expenses -48 -45 7 % -46 4% SG&A -48 -47 2 % -49 -2% EBITDA 294 333 -12 % 411 -29% EBITDA, adjusted 299 333 -10 % 411 -27% EBITDA margin adjusted 29.9 % 35.3 % 39.8 % EBIT 158 202 -22 % 288 -45% Key metrics Volume (mill cbm) 13.6 13.1 4 % 13.7 -1 % ex-East 9.0 9.0
- % 9.4 -4 % ex-West 4.6 4.1 12 % 4.3 7 % H&H / BB share (% of total volume) 25 % 25%
- % 24 % 1 % Net freight per cbm (USD) 61.4 63.2 -3 % 64.9 -5 % Net TC result per day (USD 1,000) 51 52 -3 % 58 -13 % Vessel cost per day (USD) 8,142 8,201 -1 % 8,236 -1 % Contract backlog (USD bn) 6.5 7.0 -7 % 8.7 50 % Contracts entered in quarter (USD m) 460 324 42 % 306.00 50 % Fleet3 Q2 2026 Q1 2026 % change Q2 2025 % change
of vessels
119 121 -2 117 2 Owned 81 80 1 81 No change Long term Charter 35 35 No change 35 No change Short term Charter 3 6 -3 1 2 Broker value of owned vessels (USD bn) 5.0 4.5 11 % 5.7 -12 %
of unencumbered vessels (group)
43 39 4 37 5 Vessels on order (#) 14 14 0 14 0 Remaining newbuilding capex (USD bn