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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2013

Commission File Number:  000-49650

 
TORM A/S
 
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Tuborg Havnevej 18
DK-2900 Hellerup
Denmark
(Address of principal executive offices)

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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Set forth herein as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of Announcement No. 16 - 2013 issued by TORM A/S (the “Company”), to The Copenhagen Stock Exchange on November 5, 2013, announcing the Company’s results for the third quarter of 2013.



 
 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
TORM A/S
(registrant)
 
Dated: November 8, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Jacob Meldgaard
Name: Jacob Meldgaard
Title:   Chief Executive Officer


 
 

 
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
 
Third quarter report 2013
 
 
 
"The results for the third quarter of 2013 were in line with our expectations as TORM continued to benefit from improving market fundamentals and a strong operational platform. Our long-term view of the product tanker market remains positive. EBITDA for the first nine months of 2013 was USD 71 million, which was an improvement of USD 112 million compared to last year," says CEO Jacob Meldgaard. TORM realized a positive EBITDA of USD 11 million and a loss before tax of USD 40 million in the third quarter of 2013.
 
·
EBITDA for the third quarter of 2013 was a gain of USD 11m (Q3 2012: USD -11m). The result before tax for the third quarter of 2013 was a loss of USD 40m (USD -78m). Cash flow from operating activities after interest payments was positive with USD 9m in the third quarter of 2013 (USD 6m).
 
·
In the third quarter of 2013, the product tanker freight rates were at seasonally low levels although the product tanker segment benefitted from stronger market fundamentals compared to the same period of 2012. TORM's largest segment, MRs, achieved spot rates of USD/day 14,585 in the third quarter of 2013, which is up 37% year-on-year. The Tanker Division reported an EBITDA of USD 22m in the third quarter of 2013 (USD -8m).
 
·
The freight rates for the relevant bulk segments stayed at depressed levels until the end of the third quarter of 2013, where the seasonal restocking of especially iron ore in China commenced. TORM's largest segment, Panamax, achieved TCE-earnings of USD/day 8,128, which is at par with the second quarter of 2013. The Bulk Division reported an EBITDA in the third quarter of 2013 of USD -11m (USD -3m).
 
·
The book value of the fleet was USD 1,880m as of 30 September 2013. Based on broker valuations, TORM's fleet had a market value of USD 1,207m as of 30 September 2013. In accordance with IFRS, TORM estimates the product tanker fleet's total long-term earning potential each quarter based on discounted future cash flow. The estimated value of the fleet as of 30 September 2013 supports the carrying amount.
 
·
Net interest-bearing debt amounted to USD 1,725m as at 30 September 2013, compared to USD 1,852m as at 30 June 2013. The decrease in the third quarter of 2013 is primarily a result of repayment of debt in connection with the delivery of the five vessels held for sale.
 
·
As of 30 September 2013, TORM's available liquidity was USD 99m consisting of USD 31m in cash and USD 68m in undrawn credit facilities. There are no newbuildings on order or CAPEX commitments related hereto.
 
·
Equity amounted to USD 190m as at 30 September 2013, equivalent to USD 0.3 per share (excluding treasury shares), giving TORM an equity ratio of 9%.
 
·
By 30 September 2013, TORM had covered 20% of the tanker earning days in the fourth quarter of 2013 at USD/day 14,003 and 3% of the earning days in 2014 at USD/day 15,708. 55% of the bulk earning days in the fourth quarter of 2013 were covered at USD/day 11,558 and 12% of the 2014 earning days at USD/day 18,140.
 
·
For the full year 2013, TORM has narrowed the forecasts to a positive EBITDA of USD 90-100m and a loss before tax of USD 110-120m. The forecasts are before any potential further vessel sales or impairment charges. TORM expects to remain in compliance with the financial covenants for 2013. In addition, TORM expects to be operational cash flow positive after all interest payments. As at 30 September 2013, 5,025 earning days for the fourth quarter of 2013 were unfixed meaning that a change in freight rates of USD/day 1,000 will impact the profit before tax by USD 5m.
 
 
 
Conference call
 
 
 
Contact TORM A/S
TORM will be hosting a conference call for financial
analysts and investors at 3 pm CET today. Please dial
in 10 minutes before the conference is due to start
on +45 3271 4607 (from Europe) or +1 877 491 0064
(from the USA). The presentation can be downloaded
from www.torm.com.
 
 
Tuborg Havnevej 18, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark
Tel.: +45 39 17 92 00 / Fax: +45 39 17 93 93, www.torm.com
Jacob Meldgaard, CEO, tel.: +45 39 17 92 00
Mads Peter Zacho, CFO, tel.: +45 39 17 92 00
Christian Søgaard-Christensen, IR, tel.: +45 30 76 12 88

 
 
Announcement no. 16 / 5 November 2013
Third quarter report 2013
Page  1 of  24
 
 
 
 

 
 
 


 
                                 
Key figures
                           
 
 
                                 
                    Q1-Q3       Q1-Q3        
USDm
      Q3 2013       Q3 2012       2013       2012       2012  
Income statement
                                         
Revenue
      231.7       256.0       799.3       838.9       1,121.2  
Time charter equivalent earnings (TCE)
      96.9       109.8       346.3       364.4       465.7  
Gross profit
      24.6       3.1       113.0       31.0       -92.8  
EBITDA
      10.8       -11.2       71.4       -41.2       -194.5  
Operating profit (EBIT)
      -21.1       -46.4       -28.9       -186.0       -448.4  
Profit/(loss) before tax
      -40.0       -77.6       -86.0       -288.2       -579.0  
Net profit/(loss)
      -40.2       -78.5       -86.7       -289.3       -580.6  
Balance sheet
                                         
Total assets
      2,103.4       2,507.4       2,103.4       2,507.4       2,355.3  
Equity
      190.4       358.3       190.4       358.3       267.3  
Total liabilities
      1,913.0       2,149.1       1,913.0       2,149.1       2,088.0  
Invested capital
      1,903.2       2,204.4       1,903.2       2,204.4       2,122.9  
Net interest bearing debt
      1,724.9       1,858.2       1,724.9       1,858.2       1,867.9  
Cash flow
                                         
From operating activities
      8.8       5.6       47.2       5.6       -99.5  
From investing activities
      120.8       -7.9       105.1       -7.9       0.3  
  Thereof investment in tangible fixed assets
      -13.2       -8.0       -29.6       -8.0       -59.4  
From financing activities
      -124.3       -1.9       -150.1       -1.9       42.0  
Total net cash flow
      5.3       -4.2       2.2       -4.2       -57.2  
Key financial figures
                                         
Gross margins:
                                         
  TCE
      41.8 %     42.9 %     43.3 %     43.4 %     41.5 %
  Gross profit
      10.6 %     1.2 %     14.1 %     3.7 %     -8.3 %
  EBITDA
      4.7 %     -4.4 %     8.9 %     -4.9 %     -17.3 %
  Operating profit
      -9.1 %     -18.1 %     -3.6 %     -22.2 %     -40.0 %
Return on Equity (RoE) (p.a.)*)
      -70.3 %     -62.7 %     -75.8 %     -75.9 %     -127.4 %
Return on Invested Capital (RoIC) (p.a.)**)
      -4.2 %     -8.0 %     -2.9 %     -10.5 %     -19.7 %
Equity ratio
      9.1 %     14.3 %     9.1 %     14.3 %     11.4 %
Exchange rate USD/DKK, end of period
      5.52       5.77       5.52       5.77       5.66  
Exchange rate USD/DKK, average
      5.63       5.95       5.66       5.80       5.79  
Share related key figures
                                         
Earnings per share, EPS
USD
    -0.1       -1.1       -0.1       -4.2       -3.3  
Diluted earnings per share, EPS
USD
    -0.1       -1.1       -0.1       -4.2       -3.3  
Cash flow per share, CFPS
USD
    0.0       0.1       0.1       0.1       -0.6  
Share price, end of period (per share of DKK 0.01 each ***)
DKK
    1.5       2.8       1.5       2.8       1.7  
Number of shares, end of period
Million
    728.0       72.8       728.0       72.8       728.0  
Number of shares (excl. treasury shares), average
Million
    721.3       69.6       721.3       69.6       178.2  
                                           
*) Earnings/losses from sale of vessels are not annualized when calculating the return on equity.
 
**) Earnings/losses from sale of vessels are not annualized when calculating the Return on Invested Capital.
 
***)   Q3-2012: DKK 5.00 each.
                                         
 
 
 
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Results
 
The result before depreciation (EBITDA) for the third quarter of 2013 was a gain of USD 11m (USD -11m). The third quarter of 2013 had mark-to-market non-cash adjustments of USD 0m (USD 6m). The result before tax for the third quarter of 2013 was a loss of USD 40m (USD -78m).
 
The Tanker Division reported an operating result of USD -9m in the third quarter of 2013 (USD -42m).
 
The Bulk Division reported an operating result in the third quarter of 2013 of USD -12m (USD -4m).


 
 
Q3 2013
 
Q1-Q3 2013
 
 
Tanker
Bulk
Not
 
Tanker
Bulk
Not
 
USDm
Division
Division
allocated
Total
Division
Division
allocated
Total
                 
Revenue
180.6
51.1
0.0
231.7
600.8
198.5
0.0
799.3
Port expenses, bunkers and commissions
-100.0
-35.4
0.0
-135.4
-318.2
-135.5
0.0
-453.7
Freight and bunker derivatives
0.1
0.5
0.0
0.6
0.1
0.6
0.0
0.7
Time charter equivalent earnings
80.7
16.2
0.0
96.9
282.7
63.6
0.0
346.3
Charter hire
-4.4
-24.2
0.0
-28.6
-17.2
-84.9
0.0
-102.1
Operating expenses
-42.8
-0.9
0.0
-43.7
-128.5
-2.7
0.0
-131.2
Gross profit (Net earnings from shipping activities)
33.5
-8.9
0.0
24.6
137.0
-24.0
0.0
113.0
Administrative expenses
-12.0
-2.3
0.0
-14.3
-36.1
-6.8
0.0
-42.9
Other operating income
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.8
0.1
0.0
0.9
Share of results of jointly controlled entities
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.4
EBITDA
22.0
-11.2
0.0
10.8
102.1
-30.7
0.0
71.4
Impairment losses on tangible and intangible assets
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-5.0
0.0
0.0
-5.0
Amortizations and depreciation
-31.2
-0.7
0.0
-31.9
-93.1
-2.2
0.0
-95.3
Operating profit (EBIT)
-9.2
-11.9
0.0
-21.1
4.0
-32.9
0.0
-28.9
Financial income
-
-
0.4
0.4
-
-
3.2
3.2
Financial expenses
-
-
-19.3
-19.3
-
-
-60.3
-60.3
Profit/(loss) before tax
-
-
-18.9
-40.0
-
-
-57.1
-86.0
Tax
-
-
-0.2
-0.2
-
-
-0.7
-0.7
Net profit/(loss) for the period
-
-
-19.1
-40.2
-
-
-57.8
-86.7
 

 
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Outlook and coverage

For the full year 2013, TORM has narrowed the forecasts of a total positive EBITDA of USD 90-100m and a loss before tax of USD 110-120m. The forecasts are before potential further vessel sales or impairment charges. TORM expects to remain in compliance with the financial covenants for 2013. In addition, TORM expects to be operating cash flow positive after interest payments.

 
2013 forecast
USDm
 
EBITDA
90
to
100
 
Profit before tax
-110
to
-120
 
A change in freight rates of USD/day 1,000 impacts forecasts by
     USD ±5M 

 
As at 30 September 2013, TORM had covered 20% of the Tanker Division's earning days in the fourth quarter of 2013 at USD/day 14,003 and 55% of the Bulk Division's earning days in the same period at USD/day 11,558.
 
The table on the next page shows the figures for the period from 1 October to 31 December 2013. 2014 and 2015 are full year figures.
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Covered and chartered-in days in TORM
 
Date as of 9/30/2013
 
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
 
   
Owned days
                   
LR2
    651       2,904       2,880                    
LR1
    590       2,497       2,495                    
MR
    2,997       12,223       12,168                    
Handysize
    962       3,920       3,883                    
Tanker Division
    5,201       21,544       21,425                    
Panamax
    168       682       726                    
Handymax
    -       -       -                    
Bulk Division
    168       682       726                    
Total
    5,369       22,226       22,151                    
                                           
   
T/C-in days at fixed rate
   
T/C-in costs, USD/day
 
LR2
    -       -       -       -       -      -  
LR1
    -       -       -       -       -      -  
MR
    275       726       726       14,166       15,145       15,895  
Handysize
    -       -       -       -       -        -  
Tanker Division
    275       726       726       14,166       15,145       15,895  
Panamax
    662       1,816       1,676       11,577       12,393       12,225  
Handymax
    147       -       -       9,594       -       -  
Bulk Division
    809       1,816       1,676       11,216       12,393       12,225  
Total
    1,084       2,542       2,402       11,964       13,179       13,335  
                                                 
   
T/C-in days at floating rate
                         
LR2
    183       721       726                          
LR1
    -       -       -                          
MR
    -       -       -                          
Handysize
    -       -       -                          
Tanker Division
    183       721       726                          
Panamax
    16       48       -                          
Handymax
    91       363       363                          
Bulk Division
    108       411       363                          
Total
    291       1,132       1,089                          
                                                 
   
Total physical days
   
Covered days
 
LR2
    834       3,625       3,606       153       329       6  
LR1
    590       2,497       2,495       206       174        -  
MR
    3,272       12,949       12,894       659       33        -  
Handysize
    962       3,920       3,883       100       194        -  
Tanker Division
    5,659       22,991       22,877       1,118       730       6  
Panamax
    846       2,546       2,402       426       -       -  
Handymax
    239       363       363       175       363       363  
Bulk Division
    1,085       2,909       2,765       601       363       363  
Total
    6,744       25,899       25,642       1,719       1,093       369  
                                                 
   
Covered, %
   
Coverage rates, USD/day
 
LR2
    18 %     9 %     0 %     15,911       15,111       14,496  
LR1
    35 %     7 %     0 %     13,153       15,838       -  
MR
    20 %     0 %     0 %     13,859       13,360       -  
Handysize
    10 %     5 %     0 %     13,791       17,000       -  
Tanker Division
    20 %     3 %     0 %     14,003       15,708       14,496  
Panamax
    50 %     0 %     0 %     10,494       -        -  
Handymax
    73 %     100 %     100 %     14,144       18,140       18,287  
Bulk Division
    55 %     12 %     13 %     11,558       18,140       18,287  
Total
    25 %     4 %     1 %     13,148       16,516       18,228  


Fair value of freight rate contracts that are mark-to-market in the income statement (USDm):

Contracts not included above
            0.0                                  
Contracts include above
            0.0                                  
 
Note: Actual no. of days can vary from projected no. of days primarily due to vessel sales and delays of vessel deliveries. T/C-in days at fixed rate do not include effects from profit split arrangements. T/C-in days at floating rate determine rates at entry of each quarter, and then TORM will receive approx. 10% profit/loss compared to this rate.
 

 
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Tanker Division

In the third quarter of 2013, the product tanker freight rates were at seasonally low levels although the product tanker segment benefitted from stronger market fundamentals due to consumer-driven economic growth and the changing global refinery landscape.
 
In the West, the MR activity was stronger than expected driven by US exports of refined oil products. For instance, US refineries captured up to a record high 20% of the gasoline imports into West Africa during the third quarter of 2013. This has supported the demand for product tankers as it offers a longer ton-mile compared to the traditional trade from European refineries. In September, the US exports uniquely caused the freight rates for the traditional backhaul route with diesel from the US Gulf to Europe to be higher than for the fronthaul gasoline route from Europe to the US East Coast.
 
In the East, the LR market was initially negatively impacted by weak naphtha demand and continued clean-up of LR2 vessels from crude oil trades, thereby increasing available tonnage. In the third half of the quarter, LR freight rates improved due to increased activity in the Middle East and North Asia as well as arbitrage opportunities to Europe as a result of refinery maintenance and low refining margins. The MRs were affected by the traditionally low activity in the third quarter of 2013 and did not capitalize on the upturn to the same extent.
 
The global product tanker fleet (above 25,000 dwt) grew by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2013 (source: TORM).
 
The Tanker Division was well positioned to take advantage of the positive market sentiments. The LR2 spot rates were USD/day 11,350 in the third quarter of 2013, 16% lower than in the same period last year. The LR1 spot rates were at USD/day 15,282, up by 13% year-on-year, and TORM's largest segment (MR) was at USD/day 14,585, up by 37% year-on-year. The Handysize spot rates were at USD/day 11,389, up by 1% year-on-year.
 
The Tanker Division's operating loss for the third quarter of 2013 was USD 9m (USD -42m). There were mark-to-market effects of USD 0m.
 
 
Tanker Division
Q3 12
Q4 12
Q1 13
Q2 13
Q3 13
Change
12 month
           
Q3 12
avg.
           
- Q3 13
 
LR2 (Aframax, 90-110,000 dwt)
             
Available earning days
989
961
881
891
874
-12%
 
Spot rates 1)
13,581
14,383
14,245
15,346
11,350
-16%
13,852
TCE per earning day 2)
11,082
10,025
14,595
15,711
10,775
-3%
12,727
Operating days
1,012
1,001
900
850
798
-21%
 
Operating expenses per operating day 3)
6,800
6,437
6,586
7,718
7,697
13%
7,065
LR1 (Panamax 75-85,000 dwt)
             
Available earning days
1,716
1,296
898
637
644
-62%
 
Spot rates 1)
13,512
11,856
16,796
14,252
15,282
13%
14,206
TCE per earning day 2)
12,723
11,424
17,509
12,674
16,124
27%
14,097
Operating days
644
644
630
637
644
0%
 
Operating expenses per operating day 3)
6,136
6,845
6,930
6,805
6,568
7%
6,786
MR (45,000 dwt)
             
Available earning days
4,176
3,833
3,722
3,744
3,583
-14%
 
Spot rates 1)
10,612
14,165
17,647
17,060
14,585
37%
15,865
TCE per earning day 2)
9,843
12,655
17,210
16,457
13,909
41%
15,053
Operating days
3,588
3,596
3,510
3,549
3,477
-3%
 
Operating expenses per operating day 3)
6,825
7,355
7,189
7,164
6,999
3%
7,178
Handy (35,000 dwt)
             
Available earning days
1,007
1,009
986
981
979
-3%
 
Spot rates 1)
11,263
13,211
15,231
10,700
11,389
1%
12,641
TCE per earning day 2)
10,873
12,617
15,987
10,328
11,201
3%
12,539
Operating days
1,012
1,012
990
1,001
1,012
0%
 
Operating expenses per operating day 3)
6,165
6,579
6,859
7,028
6,973
13%
6,859
 
 
1) Spot rates = Time Charter Equivalent Earnings for all charters with less than six months' duration = Gross freight income less bunker, commissions and port expenses
2) TCE = Time Charter Equivalent Earnings = Gross freight income less bunker, commissions and port expenses
3) Operating expenses are related to woned vessels
 

 
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Bulk Division
 
The freight rates for the relevant bulk segments stayed at depressed levels until the end of the third quarter of 2013, where the seasonal restocking of especially iron ore in China commenced.
 
In the Atlantic spot market, the Panamax freight rates for round voyages fluctuated between USD/day 5,000 and USD/day 9,000 in July and August 2013. The month of September marked a seasonal turn-around with a rally in Capesize freight rates from USD/day 12-14,000 to approx. USD/day 40,000 driven by restocking of commodities. This had a positive spill-over effect on Panamax, and with the start of the US Gulf grain season freight rates increased to approx. USD/day 14,000. The Handymax market followed a similar pattern, although with a time lag.
 
The Pacific spot market remained slow in July and August 2013 with round voyages for Panamax continuing to hover around USD/day 5-6,000. In addition, there was low period charter activity as owners demanded a premium in anticipation of a stronger fourth quarter of 2013. As expected the market rebounded in late September.
 
The global bulk fleet grew by 1.0% in the third quarter of 2013 (source: TORM).

TORM’s Panamax time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings in the third quarter of 2013 were USD/day 8,128 or 25% below the same period in 2012. The realized TCE earnings for Handymax during the third quarter of 2013 were USD/day 11,959, which is 21% higher than in the same period of 2012.
 
The Bulk Division’s operating loss for the third quarter of 2013 was USD 12m (USD -4m). Unrealized non-cash mark-to-market effects were USD 0m in the third quarter of 2013 (USD 4m). The results for the third quarter of 2013 are negatively impacted by a write-down of USD 5m concerning freight receivables relating to primarily one customer (USD 0m). According to plan, TORM reduced its bulk activities during the third quarter of 2013 from 32 vessels to 19 vessels. Going forward, TORM will continue to operate the existing core fleet of approximately ten vessels.
 
 
Bulk Division
Q3 12
Q4 12
Q1 13
Q2 13
Q2 13
Change
12 month
           
Q3 12
avg.
           
- Q3 13
 
               
Panamax (60-80,000 dwt)
             
Available earning days
1,205
1,726
2,072
2,312
1,617
34%
 
TCE per earning day 1)
10,857
7,541
6,149
8,156
8,128
-25%
7,475
Operating days
184
184
180
182
184
0%
 
Operating expenses per operating day 2)
4,212
5,271
4,660
5,364
4,750
13%
5,012
Handymax (40-55,000 dwt)
             
Available earning days
757
762
848
1,105
736
-3%
 
TCE per earning day 1)
9,916
11,076
7,504
9,881
11,959
21%
10,004
Operating days
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Operating expenses per operating day 2)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
1) Spot rates = Time Charter Equivalent Earnings for all charters with less than 6 months' duration = Gross freight income less bunker, commissions and port expenses.
2) Operating expenses are related to owned vessels.
 
Please note that the effects from the write down of USD 5m is not included in the table above
 
 

 
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Fleet development
 
As stated in company announcement no. 8 dated 22 April 2013, TORM has sold five MR product tankers to entities controlled by Oaktree Capital Management (Oaktree). Oaktree has placed the five vessels under TORM's commercial management in a revenue sharing scheme and utilizes TORM's integrated operating platform for technical management. TORM retains an upside potential through a profit split mechanism if Oaktree generates a return above a specified threshold. The five vessels were delivered to Oaktree during the third quarter of 2013.

As of 30 September 2013, TORM's owned fleet consists of 60 product tankers and two dry bulk vessels. TORM has no newbuilding order book and therefore no CAPEX commitments related hereto.

TORM's operated fleet as at 30 September 2013 is shown in the table below. In addition to the 62 owned vessels, TORM had chartered-in five product tankers and seven bulk vessels on longer time charter contracts (minimum one year contracts) and 10 bulk vessels on shorter time charter contracts (less than one year contracts). Another 25 product tankers were either in pool or under commercial management with TORM.
 
 
# of vessels
       
Newbuildings and T/C-in deliveries with
 
   
Current fleet
   
a period >= 12 months
 
      Q2 2013    
Changes
      Q3 2013       2013       2014       2015  
Owned vessels
                                             
LR2
    8.0       -       8.0                          
LR1
    7.0       -       7.0                          
MR
    39.0       -5.0       34.0                          
Handysize
    11.0       -       11.0                          
Tanker Division
    65.0       -5.0       60.0       -       -       -  
Panamax
    2.0       -       2.0                          
Handymax
            -       -                          
Bulk Division
    2.0       -       2.0                          
TotaI
    67.0       -5.0       62.0       -       -       -  
                                                 
T/C-in vessels with contract period >=12 months
                                               
LR2
    2.0       -       2.0                          
LR1
    -       -       -                          
MR
    3.0       -       3.0                          
Handysize
    -       -       -                          
Tanker Division
    5.0       -       5.0       -       -       -  
Panamax
    7.0       -1.0       6.0       -1.0                  
Handymax
    1.0       -       1.0                          
Bulk Division
    8.0       -1.0       7.0       -1.0       -       -  
TotaI
    13.0       -1.0       12.0       -1.0       -       -  
                                                 
T/C-in vessels with contract period < 12 months
                                               
LR2
                                               
LR1
                                               
MR
                                               
Handysize
                                               
Tanker Division
     -        -        -                          
Panamax
    14.0       -9.0       5.0                          
Handymax
    8.0       -3.0       5.0                          
Bulk Division
    22.0       -12.0       10.0                          
Total
    22.0       -12.0       10.0                          
                                                 
Pools/commercial management
    19.0       6.0       25.0                          
Total fleet
    121.0       -12.0       109.0                          
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes on the financial reporting
 
 
Accounting policies
 
 
The interim report for the period 1 January – 30 September 2013 is presented in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports of listed companies. The interim report has been prepared using the accounting policies as for the Annual Report for 2012. The accounting policies are described in more detail in the Annual Report for 2012. The interim report for the first nine months of 2013 is unaudited, in line with the normal practice.
 
Income statement
 
 
The gross profit for the third quarter of 2013 was USD 25m (USD 3m).
 
Administrative costs in the third quarter of 2013 were sustained at USD 14m (USD 15m) as a result of the Company’s cost program.
 
The result before depreciation (EBITDA) for the third quarter of 2013 was a gain of USD 11m (USD -11m).
 
Depreciation in the third quarter of 2013 was USD 32m (USD 35m) primarily due to fewer owned vessel than in the previous year.
 
The primary operating result (EBIT) for the third quarter of 2013 was a loss of USD 21m (USD -46m).
 
The third quarter of 2013 had mark-to-market non-cash adjustments of USD 0m (USD 6m).
 
The third quarter of 2013 had financial expenses of USD 19m (USD 33m incl. extraordinary restructuring costs of USD 15m).
 
The result after tax was a loss of USD 40m in the third quarter of 2013 (USD -79m).
 
 
Assets
 
 
Total assets were down from USD 2,355m as at 31 December 2012 to USD 2,103m as at 30 September 2013. The book value of the fleet was USD 1,880m as of 30 September 2013. Based on broker valuations, TORM's fleet had a market value of USD 1,207m as of 30 September 2013. The broker valuations have increased by USD 39m during the third quarter of 2013. TORM estimates the product tanker fleet's total long-term earning potential each quarter based on future discounted cash flow in accordance with IFRS requirements. The estimated value of the fleet as at 30 September 2013 supports the book value.
 
 
Debt
 
 
Net interest-bearing debt was USD 1,725m as at 30 September 2013, compared to USD 1,852m as at 30 June 2013. The decrease in the third quarter of 2013 is primarily a result of repayment of debt in connection with the delivery of the five vessels held for sale.
 
As at 30 September 2013, TORM was in compliance with its financial covenants. TORM expects to remain in compliance with the financial covenants for 2013.
 
 
 
 

 
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Equity
 
 
Equity declined in the third quarter of 2013 from USD 228m as at 30 June 2013 to USD 190m as at 30 September 2013 primarily due to the net loss during the period. Equity as a percentage of total assets was 9% as at 30 September 2013.
 
TORM held 6,711,792 treasury shares as at 30 September 2013, equivalent to 0.9% of the Company’s share capital. This is the same level as of 30 June 2013.
 
 
Liquidity
 
 
As of 30 September 2013, TORM's available liquidity was USD 99m consisting of USD 31m in cash and USD 68m in undrawn credit facilities. TORM has no newbuilding order book and therefore no CAPEX commitments related hereto.
 
 
 
 


Financial calendar
 
TORM's Annual Report for 2013 will be published on 5 March 2014. TORM's financial calendar can be found at www.torm.com/investor-relations.
 
 
 
 

 
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About TORM

 
TORM is one of the world’s leading carriers of refined oil products as well as a significant player in the dry bulk market. The Company operates a fleet of approximately 110 modern vessels in cooperation with other respected shipping companies sharing TORM’s commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and customer service.
 
TORM was founded in 1889. The Company conducts business worldwide and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. TORM’s shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (ticker: TORM). For further information, please visit www.torm.com.

 
Safe Harbor statements as to the future
 
Matters discussed in this company announcement 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.  The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
 
Forward-looking statements in this company announcement reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and statements other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release 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 the Company believes 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, the Company cannot guarantee that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
 
Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward- looking statements include the conclusion of definitive waiver documents with our lenders, the strength of the world economy and currencies, changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand for "tonne miles" of oil carried by oil tankers, the effect of changes in OPEC's petroleum production levels and worldwide oil consumption and storage, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled dry-docking, changes in the Company's operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, changes in the regulation of shipping operations, including requirements for double hull tankers or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.
 
Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by the Company with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and its reports on Form 6-K.
 
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, and the Company is under no obligation to update or change the listed expectations unless required by law.
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Statement by the Board of Directors and Executive Management

 
The Board and Management have today discussed and adopted this interim report for the period 1 January – 30 September 2013.
 
The interim report for the period 1 January – 30 September 2013 is presented in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports of listed companies. The interim report has been prepared using the accounting policies as for the Annual Report for 2012. The accounting policies are described in more detail in the Annual Report for 2012. The interim report for the first nine months of 2013 is unaudited, in line with the normal practice.
 
We believe the accounting practices used are reasonable, and that this interim report gives a true and accurate picture of the Group’s assets, debt, financial position, results and cash flow.
 
 
 
 
Copenhagen, 5 November 2013
 
 
     
Management
 
Board of Directors
 
Jacob Meldgaard, CEO
 
Mads Peter Zacho, CFO
 
Flemming Ipsen, Chairman
 
Olivier Dubois, Deputy Chairman
 
Kari Millum Gardarnar
 
Alexander Green
 
Rasmus Johannes Hoffmann
 
Jon Syvertsen
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Consolidated income statement



                                 
USDm
      Q3 2013       Q3 2012       Q1-Q3 2013       Q1-Q3 2012       2012  
                                           
Revenue
      231.7       256.0       799.3       838.9       1,121.2  
Port expenses, bunkers and commissions
      -135.4       -154.2       -453.7       -488.0       -665.4  
Freight and bunker derivatives
      0.6       8.0       0.7       13.5       9.9  
                                           
Time charter equivalent earnings
      96.9       109.8       346.3       364.4       465.7  
                                           
Charter hire
      -28.6       -64.4       -102.1       -209.4       -389.6  
Operating expenses
      -43.7       -42.3       -131.2       -124.0       -168.9  
                                           
Gross profit (Net earnings from shipping activities)
      24.6       3.1       113.0       31.0       -92.8  
                                           
Profit from sale of vessels
      0.0       0.0       0.0       -15.9       -26.0  
Administrative expenses
      -14.3       -14.9       -42.9       -48.0       -67.2  
Other operating income
      0.5       0.4       0.9       1.3       0.9  
Share of results of jointly controlled entities
      0.0       0.2       0.4       -9.6       -9.4  
                                           
EBITDA
      10.8       -11.2       71.4       -41.2       -194.5  
                                           
Impairment losses on jointly controlled entities
      0.0       0.0       0.0       -41.5       -41.5  
Impairment losses on tangible and intangible assets
      0.0       0.0       -5.0       0.0       -74.2  
Amortizations and depreciation
      -31.9       -35.2       -95.3       -103.3       -138.2  
                                           
Operating profit (EBIT)
      -21.1       -46.4       -28.9       -186.0       -448.4  
                                           
Financial income
      0.4       1.3       3.2       8.1       11.8  
Financial expenses
      -19.3       -32.5       -60.3       -110.3       -142.4  
                                           
Profit/(loss) before tax
      -40.0       -77.6       -86.0       -288.2       -579.0  
                                           
Tax
      -0.2       -0.9       -0.7       -1.1       -1.6  
                                           
Net profit/(loss) for the period
      -40.2       -78.5       -86.7       -289.3       -580.6  
                                           
                                           
Earnings/(loss) per share, EPS
                                         
Earnings/(loss) per share, EPS
USD
    -0.1       -1.1       -0.1       -4.2       -3.3  
Earnings/(loss) per share, EPS
DKK*
    -0.3       -6.7       -0.7       -24.1       -18.9  
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
USD
    -0.1       -1.1       -0.1       -4.2       -3.3  
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
DKK*
    -0.3       -6.7       -0.7       -24.1       -18.9  
                                           
                                           
*) The key figures have been translated from USD to DKK using the average USD/DKK exchange change rate for the period in question.
 
 
 
 


 
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Consolidated income statement per quarter
 
                                 
                                 
USDm
      Q3 2013       Q2 2013       Q1 2013       Q4 2012       Q3 2012  
                                           
Revenue
      231.7       289.4       278.2       282.3       256.0  
Port expenses, bunkers and commissions
      -135.4       -166.4       -151.9       -177.4       -154.2  
Freight and bunker derivatives
      0.6       -0.9       1.0       -3.6       8.0  
                                           
Time charter equivalent earnings
      96.9       122.1       127.3       101.3       109.8  
                                           
Charter hire
      -28.6       -38.8       -34.7       -180.2       -64.4  
Operating expenses
      -43.7       -44.4       -43.1       -44.9       -42.3  
                                           
Gross profit (Net earnings from shipping activities)
       24.6        38.9        49.5        -123.8        3.1  
                                           
Profit from sale of vessels
      0.0       0.0       0.0       -10.1       0.0  
Administrative expenses
      -14.3       -14.4       -14.2       -19.2       -14.9  
Other operating income
      0.5       0.1       0.3       -0.4       0.4  
Share of results of jointly controlled entities
      0.0       0.2       0.2       0.2       0.2  
                                           
EBITDA
      10.8       24.8       35.8       -153.3       -11.2  
                                           
Impairment losses on jointly controlled entities
      0.0       0.0       0.0       -0.1       0.0  
Impairment losses on tangible and intangible assets
      0.0        -5.0        0.0        -74.2        0.0  
Amortizations and depreciation
      -31.9       -31.6       -31.8       -34.9       -35.2  
                                           
Operating profit (EBIT)
      -21.1       -11.8       4.0       -262.5       -46.4  
                                           
Financial income
      0.4       1.7       1.1       3.7       1.3  
Financial expenses
      -19.3       -20.0       -21.0       -32.1       -32.5  
                                           
Profit/(loss) before tax
      -40.0       -30.1       -15.9       -290.9       -77.6