HIGHLIGHTS For the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Revenue for the quarter: US$38 million
EBITDA for the quarter: US$13 million
Net loss for the quarter: US$2.7 million
Basic loss per share: US$0.025
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025Revenue for the year: US$157 million
EBITDA for the year: US$79 million
Net profit for the year: US$13 million
Basic earnings per share: US$0.115
Gearing ratio as at 31 December 2025: 1%
Proposed final dividend: US$0.018 per share
The Board of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation Limited (the "Company") is pleased to announce the unaudited condensed consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2025.
FOURTH QUARTER AND ANNUAL RESULTS
Dry bulk freight rates in 2025 were marked by volatility but showed resilience, supported by strong commodity demand (iron ore, coal, grains) despite geopolitical disruptions, seasonal swings and impact of trade policy. Rates fluctuated sharply across vessel classes throughout the year. The Baltic Dry Index decreased by 4% year-on-year on average over the last year. In light of these market conditions, the Group operated the majority of its fleet's vessels under long-term contracts while retaining exposure to the spot market. As a result, the Group's total revenue remained broadly stable, recording a slight decrease of 0.9% year-on-year to US$157 million, compared with US$159 million of the previous year.
The Group continues to implement its fleet renewal strategy, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Older vessels are being replaced with modern, fuel-efficient ships that align with global sustainability objectives. This proactive approach not only strengthens fleet performance but also underscores our commitment to environmentally responsible shipping. During the year, the Group completed the disposal and delivery of eight Supramaxes with average age of sixteen years. The Group entered into shipbuilding contracts with a reputable shipyard for the construction of four Ultramax newbuildings, scheduled for delivery in 2028. Together with two newly constructed vessels in 2024, the Group has a total of six committed Ultramax newbuilidngs as at 31 December 2025.
The Group reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 of US$37,518,000, representing a decrease of 15% as compared to US$44,176,000 for the corresponding quarter in 2024. The Group recorded a consolidated net loss of US$2,687,000 for the current quarter. This is compared to a consolidated net profit of US$5,189,000 reported in the fourth quarter of 2024, which included a net reversal of impairment loss of US$1,942,000 on owned vessels and a reversal of impairment loss of US$4,591,000 on right-of-use assets.
Basic loss per share for the fourth quarter was US$0.025 as compared to basic earnings per share of US$0.047 for the same quarter in 2024. The fourth quarter results included a non-recurring net loss of US$3,043,000 on disposal of three Supramaxes upon their deliveries. The average daily time charter equivalent rate earned by the Group's fleet decreased from US$15,567 of fourth quarter of 2024 to US$15,254 of current quarter.
For the year 2025, revenue reached US$157,489,000, representing a slightly decrease compared to US$158,900,000 for 2024. The Group generated a consolidated operating profit before depreciation and amortization amounted to US$79,095,000 for 2025 as compared to US$74,286,000 for 2024. The Group reported a consolidated net profit of US$12,544,000 in 2025, representing a decrease from US$24,005,000 recorded in the prior year. The current year's results included a non-recurring net loss of US$9,209,000 arising from the disposal of eight Supramaxes. Basic earnings per share for the year 2025 was US$0.115 as compared to basic earnings per share of US$0.220 for last year 2024. The average daily time charter equivalent rate for the Group's fleet declined 3.8% to US$14,182 for the year 2025 as compared to US$14,741 for the year 2024.
DIVIDENDS
The Board has resolved to recommend the payment of a final dividend of US$0.018 per share for the year ended 31 December 2025 and such dividend, if approved by the shareholders at the forthcoming annual general meeting scheduled on 27 May 2026, will be paid to the beneficial owners of the shares of the Company whose names are registered in the Euronext Securities Oslo, the Norwegian Central Securities Depository, at the close of business on 29 May 2026. The Company's shares listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange will be traded including dividend up until and including 27 May 2026. The ex dividend date is 28 May 2026 and the dividend will be paid on or about 23 June 2026.
As there was no interim dividend payable during the year, the proposed final dividend as mentioned above, if approved, will bring the total dividend for 2025 to US$0.018 per share.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Fourth Quarter of 2025. Dry bulk freight rates demonstrated steady improvement throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, although it continued to face pressure due to ongoing weak market confidence amid global economic and financial instability. Baltic Dry Index ("BDI") began the quarter at 2,134 points, rose gradually to a peak of 2,845 points in early of December, then ultimately closing at 1,877 points by the end of December 2025. The average BDI for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 2,159 points, compared to 1,465 points in the same quarter in 2024.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Statement of Profit or Loss
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$37,518,000, reflecting a 15% decrease to US$44,176,000 in the same quarter in 2024. The Group reported consolidated operating profit before depreciation and amortization of US$12,588,000 for the current quarter, down from US$18,848,000 for the corresponding quarter of last year. The consolidated net loss for the current quarter was US$2,687,000, compared to a consolidated net profit of US$5,189,000 reported for the same period in 2024. Basic loss per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$0.025, compared to basic earnings per share of US$0.047 for the same quarter in 2024.
The decrease in revenue was mainly attributable to the reduction in the number of vessels owned by the Group, which was subsequent to the disposal of eight Supramaxes completed during the year. Three of them were completed during the current quarter and the Group recognized an aggregate loss of US$3,043,000 related to these disposals, with total consideration amounting to US$34,000,000. As of 31 December 2025, the Group operated twenty-three vessels, including eighteen owned vessels and five chartered-in vessels. Among the owned vessels were two that have been arranged under sale and leaseback agreements. As of 31 December 2024, the Group operated a total of thirty-three vessels, consisting of twenty-five owned vessels and eight chartered-in vessels.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average daily time charter equivalent rate ("TCE") of our Capesize fleet and Panamax fleet were US$19,705 and US$17,387, while the Ultramax/Supramax fleet recorded US$14,270. In comparison, during the corresponding quarter of 2024, the Capesize fleet and Panamax fleet recorded US$24,500 and US$13,900 and the Ultramax/Supramax fleet recorded US$15,356. The average fleet utilization rate of the Group's fleet is 97% for the current quarter.
Average daily TCE of the Group's fleet | 2025 Q4 US$ | 2024 Q4 US$ | 2025 US$ | 2024 US$ |
Capesize fleet | 19,705 | 24,500 | 21,025 | 24,298 |
Panamax fleet | 17,387 | 13,900 | 14,910 | 15,528 |
Ultramax / Supramax fleet | 14,270 | 15,356 | 13,246 | 14,466 |
In average | 15,254 | 15,567 | 14,182 | 14,741 |
During the quarter, a chartered-in vessel was employed on voyage charters to maximize potential business opportunity, generating freight income of US$2,299,000.
Shipping related expenses declined from US$25,434,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$18,933,000 in the current quarter. The reduction was primarily attributable to a further decrease in the number of vessels owned by the Group as part of the fleet renewal strategy, resulting in lower shipping operational costs. As of 31 December 2025, the Group operated eighteen vessels, down from twenty-five vessels during the same period of last year. The reduction in shipping related expenses was further supported by lower hire payments, following by the expiry of certain chartered-in engagements during the quarter. The Group incurred approximately US$2.4 million in hire payments for these short-term leases during the fourth quarter of 2025, as compared to approximately US$5.3 million for the last corresponding quarter. However, the savings were partially offset by the higher bunker-related expenses, driven by increased fuel consumption associated with repositioning of vessels between time charter contracts and bunker usage during voyage charter operations.
The Group's daily vessel running cost decreased to US$5,654 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to US$6,872 in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The decrease was mainly attributable to lower initial running costs, including expenditure on spare parts and consumable stores for delivered vessels during the current quarter as compared to last corresponding quarter. We will continue with our cost reduction effort, striving to maintain a highly competitive cost structure when stacked against other market participants.
Other operating expenses decreased from US$4,904,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$1,327,000 in the current quarter. This reduction was mainly attributable to the recognition of fair value loss of investment properties of approximately US$510,000 as compared with fair value loss of approximately US$2,671,000 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Depreciation and amortization of the Group increased from US$12,083,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$13,342,000 for the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase was attributable to the recognition of US$6,793,000 in depreciation on right-of-use assets for long-term chartered-in vessels for the current quarter, compared to US$4,578,000 was recorded in the last corresponding quarter. The Group's daily vessel depreciation showed minimal variation, increased to US$3,267 for the current quarter as compared to US$3,263 for the fourth quarter in 2024.
Finance costs increased from US$1,576,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$1,933,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The rise was mainly attributable to other borrowings on sale and leaseback arrangements on two owned vessels.
Year 2025. In 2025, the dry bulk shipping sector continued to evolve, driven by shifting global demand patterns, environmental regulations, and advancements in technology. Our strategic initiatives have positioned us to capitalize on these trends, allowing us to enhance operational efficiency, improve fleet performance, and adopt innovative practices. BDI commenced in the year 2025 at 997 points in January, then fell to a low of 715 points by the end of January. Following this initial downturn, the BDI demonstrated a general upward trend throughout the remainder of the year, ultimately reaching a peak level of 2,845 points in December. The index closed the year at 1,877 points. The average BDI for the year 2025 was 1,681 points, which compares to 1,755 points in 2024.
2025 Statement of Profit or Loss
The Group achieved a revenue of US$157,489,000 for the year 2025, representing a slightly decrease of 0.9% compared to US$158,900,000 for the year 2024. Overall, the revenue remained relatively stable. As part of our fleet renewal and low-carbon transition strategy, the Group sold and delivered eight Supramaxes during the year. These vessels were older, with an average age of sixteen years. Average daily TCE earned by the Group's fleet was US$14,182 for the year 2025 as compared to US$14,741 for the year 2024. The Group generated a consolidated operating profit before depreciation and amortization amounted to US$79,095,000 for 2025 as compared to that for 2024 of US$74,286,000.
The Group recorded a consolidated net profit of US$12,544,000 for the year 2025. This compared to a consolidated net profit of US$24,005,000 for the year 2024, which included a net reversal of impairment loss of US$1,942,000 on owned vessels and a reversal of impairment loss of US$4,591,000 on right-of-use assets. Basic earnings per share for the year were US$0.115, compared to US$0.220 for the year 2024.
Other operating income increased from US$16,991,000 in 2024 to US$34,703,000 in the current year. The increase was primarily due to the receipt of settlement income from a legal dispute over the non-performance of a charterparty. Settlement income amounted to US$20,223,000 was received in the current year while US$3,500,000 was received in 2024. Additionally, there was a recognition of net gain of US$3,832,000 on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, comprised of a realized gain of US$1,144,000 from disposal of certain equity and investment funds and an unrealized fair value gain of US$2,688,000 on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss for the current year. For 2024, a net gain of US$4,867,000 on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss was recorded.
There was a modest decline in our shipping related expenses from US$84,404,000 in 2024 to US$84,158,000 in the current year. The reduction is primarily attributable to a decrease in the number of vessels owned by the Group which lowered the aggregated shipping operational costs. Throughout the year, the Group entered into a reduced number of inward time charters arrangements compared with 2024, resulting in hire payment of approximately US$12 million for these short-term leases, as against US$22 million in last year. The overall savings were partially offset by higher bunker costs, driven by fuel usage for vessel repositioning between charters and during voyage charter activities.
Daily vessel running cost rose to US$5,895 in 2025 from US$5,606 in 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher crew cost and the expenditure on spare parts for vessels, driven by an increase in operational demands and the need for maintenance to ensure optimal performance. In response to these rising expenses, we are committed to implementing stringent cost-control measures and enhancing operational efficiency. Our goal is to maintain a highly competitive cost structure that aligns with industry standards and positions us favorably against other market participants.
Other operating expenses declined from US$9,861,000 in 2024 to US$7,414,000 in the current year, primarily due to a lower recognition of fair value loss of US$1,338,000 on investment properties, as compared with a fair value loss of US$4,386,000 recorded in the prior year.
Depreciation and amortization increased from US$44,189,000 for the year 2024 to US$57,557,000 for the year 2025. The increase was attributable to the recognition of depreciation of US$28,817,000 on right-of-use assets for long-term chartered-in vessels for the current year whereas US$15,019,000 was recorded in last corresponding year. The Group's daily vessel depreciation decreased to US$3,194 for the year 2025 as compared to US$3,343 for the year 2024.
Finance costs increased from US$6,092,000 for the year 2024 to US$8,994,000 for the year 2025. This rise was mainly attributable to the loan drawdown for the financing of vessels upon their deliveries during first half of 2025, other borrowings on sale and leaseback arrangements on two vessels as well as the increase in recognition of interest expenses on lease liabilities, which amounted to US$3,265,000 in 2025 compared to US$1,317,000 in 2024.
2025 Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2025
As at 31 December 2025, with disposal of eight owned vessels, the Group maintained strong working capital position and had cash and cash equivalents of US$89,398,000 (2024: US$23,005,000). Net cash generated from operating activities after working capital changes was US$79,596,000 (2024: US$75,733,000), of which US$1,535,000 (2024: US$12,303,000) related to changes in working capital.
For the year 2025, the Group reported net cash used in investing activities amounted to US$31,239,000, compared to US$85,409,000 in 2024. This included a balance payment of US$38,396,000 for vessel deliveries and capitalized drydocking expenditures, and installments payment of US$25,009,000 for vessels under construction, scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2028. The Group also realized proceeds of US$74,596,000 from the disposal of eight Supramaxes during the year.
Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$17,854,000 in 2025, compared to net cash used in financing activities of US$7,569,000 in 2024. During the year 2025, the Group had drawn new bank loans totaling US$15,000,000 (2024: US$65,338,000) upon the delivery of vessels and repaid bank loans amounting to US$25,590,000 (2024: US$55,511,000). In addition, the Group obtained other borrowings of US$28,328,000 (2024: nil) pursuant to sale and leaseback arrangements entered into for two of its owned vessels. Repayment of these other borrowings during year amounted to US$1,416,000 (2024: nil). Furthermore, a repayment of US$31,156,000 (2024: US$17,426,000) on lease liabilities was incurred.
The Group's total secured borrowings increased from US$97,994,000 as at 31 December 2024 to US$114,913,000 as at 31 December 2025, of which 9%, 62%, 17% and 12% are repayable respectively within one year, in the second year, in the third to fifth year and after the fifth year. The increase in total secured borrowings was primarily due to the sale and leaseback arrangements entered into for two of its owned vessels during the year. The secured borrowings were denominated in Hong Kong Dollars and Renminbi (offshore). All secured borrowings were committed on floating rate basis.
As at 31 December 2025, the total of the Group's equity securities, bank balances and cash increased to US$110,924,000 (2024: US$40,908,000).
The gearing ratio, as calculated on the basis of net debts (total interest-bearing debts net of equity and debt securities, bank balances and cash) over total equity, was 1% (2024: 15%) as at 31 December 2025. With cash, marketable equity and debt securities in hand as well as available credit facilities, the Group has sufficient financial resources to satisfy its commitments and working capital requirements. As at 31 December 2025, the Group is able to service its debt obligations, including principal and interest payments.
Capital Expenditures and Commitments
Capital Expenditures
During the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group reported capital expenditure of US$38,396,000, primarily for the balance payment on vessel deliveries and capitalized drydocking costs. Additionally, US$25,009,000 was paid as installments for vessels under construction, US$9,056,000 for leasehold land and buildings and US$150,000 was spent on other property, plant, and equipment.
For the year 2024, capital expenditure of US$95,095,000 was incurred, including US$94,698,000 on additions of motor vessels and capitalized drydocking costs and US$397,000 on other property, plant and equipment.
Capital Commitments
During 2025, the Group entered into four shipbuilding contracts for the construction of four Ultramax newbuildings, each at a consideration of US$33 million. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028. As at the reporting date, installments amounting to US$18,209,000 had been paid in respect of vessels under construction, and the capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided, net of installment paid, was approximately US$111,830,000.
In 2024, the Group entered into two shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two Ultramaxes, each at a consideration of US$34 million, to be delivered in 2026 and 2027 respectively. As at the reporting date, installments of US$6,800,000 for the vessels under construction were paid, and the capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for, net of installments paid, was approximately US$61,200,000 (2024: US$68,000,000).
In 2018, the Group entered into the co-investment documents to co-invest in a property project in Tower A of One Financial Street Center, Jing'an Central Business District, Shanghai, the PRC, pursuant to which the Group is committed to acquire non-voting participating class A shares of Dual Bliss Limited of US$10,000,000. Dual Bliss Limited is one of the investors of the Co-investment. As at the reporting date, the capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for was US$372,000 (2024: US$372,000).
As at 31 December 2025, the total amount of capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for, net of installment paid, was US$173,402,000.
As of 31 December 2024, the total amount of capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for was US$117,080,000. In addition to the aforementioned commitments, the amount also included right-of-use assets of approximately US$26,640,000 for the long term charter of a Capesize, which was delivered in January 2025, as well as a capital expenditure commitment of US$22,068,000 for the acquisition of an Ultramax, which was acquired at the end of 2024 and delivered to the Group in January 2025.
Save as disclosed above, there was no other significant capital expenditure commitment contracted by the Group but not provided for as at the reporting date.
FLEET OVERVIEW
The Group operates a balanced and diversified fleet of dry bulk carriers, comprising Capesize, Panamax, Ultramax and Supramax bulk carriers. To stay competitive in the market, the Group focused on enhancing the quality of our fleet and adjusting our fleet profile, particularly in terms of seeking to lower the overall age profile of our fleet. As at 31 December 2025, the Group operated a fleet of twenty-three vessels, of which eighteen are owned vessels (including the one which has been disposed of and reclassified under assets held for sale) and five chartered-in vessels, with total deadweight carrying capacity of approximately 1,825,000 metric tonnes. Among the owned vessels were two that have been arranged under sale and leaseback agreements. As at
31 December 2025, the carrying amount of the motor vessels and capitalized drydocking costs was US$298,367,000 (2024: US$393,320,000).
Number of vessels
Owned* Chartered-in
Total
Capesize fleet 2 1 3
Panamax fleet 1 2 3
Ultramax / Supramax fleet 15 2 17
Total number of vessels 18 5 23
* Included two vessels which have been arranged under sale and leaseback agreements, as well as one reclassified as assets held for sale.
During the year of 2025, the Group was optimizing its fleet through strategic acquisitions, disposals and chartering activities with a view to maintaining high financial flexibility and maximizing operational competitiveness at a lower level of capital investment. The Group entered into nine agreements for the disposal of Supramaxes and four shipbuilding contracts for the acquisition of Ultramaxes.
Disposal of vessels
In March 2025, a Supramax built in 2007 with a deadweight of 53,350 metric tonnes was sold for US$8,260,000. The vessel was delivered to the purchaser in May 2025.
In May 2025, a Supramax built in 2008 with a deadweight of 56,952 metric tonnes was sold for US$10,225,000. The vessel was delivered to the purchaser in July 2025.
In July 2025, two Supramaxes, each built in 2009, were disposed of. The first, with a deadweight of 56,927 metric tonnes, was sold for US$10,800,000. The second, with a deadweight of 56,913 metric tonnes, was sold for US$11,000,000. Both vessels were delivered in July 2025.
In August 2025, a Supramax built in 2009 with a deadweight of 56,887 metric tonnes was sold for US$10,500,000. Delivery to the purchaser took place in December 2025.
In September 2025, a Supramax built in 2008 with a deadweight of 58,729 metric tonnes was sold for US$11,930,000, with delivery completed in the same month.
In October 2025, a Supramax built in 2012 with a deadweight of 56,469 metric tonnes was sold for US$13,200,000. Delivery to the purchaser took place in November 2025.
In November 2025, a Supramax built in 2008 with a deadweight of 56,968 metric tonnes was sold for US$10,300,000, with delivery completed in December 2025.
In December 2025, the Group entered into an agreement for the disposal of a Supramax of deadweight 56,361 metric tonnes, built in year 2012, at a consideration of US$14,400,000. For financial reporting purposes, the vessel was reclassified to "Assets held for sale" in accordance with IFRS 5 and HKFRS 5 "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations" at the reporting date. The agreement was subsequently cancelled in January 2026 as one of the contractual clauses could not be fulfilled.
Shipbuilding contracts
During 2025, the Group entered into four shipbuilding contracts for the construction of four Ultramax newbuildings, each with a deadweight capacity of 64,500 metric tonnes, at a consideration of US$33 million per vessel. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028.
In February 2026, the Group entered into two shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two Ultramax newbuildings, each with a deadweight of 64,100 metric tonnes, at a consideration of US$34 million per vessel, scheduled for delivery in May 2029 and July 2029 respectively.
The acquisition of above six newbuildings is consistent with the Group's ongoing strategy to renew the fleet with modern, larger and high-quality vessels, by gradually phasing out its older vessels and replacing them with newer and younger vessels. In addition, the six newbuildings are more fuel efficient and of higher operational efficiency than the other bulk carriers of the Group currently in operation, which meets the latest environmental regulations and prevailing requirements in the shipping industry.
Lease of Vessels
The Group endeavoured further enhance and improve our fleet profile while limiting the capital expenditure on acquisition of vessels and maximizing flexibility. As at the reporting date, the Group maintained certain number of inward time charter engagements, two of them were long-term time charters with remaining lease terms for more than twelve months. The right-of-use assets which are calculated with the present value of total minimum hire payment at the inception of the lease terms of the charterparties and corresponding lease liabilities were recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position upon their deliveries of the vessels in accordance with IFRS 16 and HKFRS 16 Leases. As at 31 December 2025, the carrying amounts of the right-of-use assets and the lease liabilities were US$32,773,000 (2024: US$30,022,000) and US$36,062,000 (2024: US$32,385,000) respectively.
In early 2025, the Group took delivery of a long term chartered-in Capesize, with deadweight 207,672 metric tonnes, built in year 2017, for a minimum term of thirty-three months.
Sale and Leaseback Arrangements
During the year, the Group entered into two memoranda and charter agreements with the purchasers for the sale and leaseback arrangements of two vessels, at consideration of CNH79,750,000 (equivalent to approximately US$11,132,000) and CNH123,250,000 (equivalent to approximately US$17,204,000). The vessels were sold and chartered back on seven-year bareboat charters which include purchase options from the third year until the end of the bareboat period.
We will continuously monitor the market as well as our operations going forward and look out for opportunities to maintain a reasonably modern and competitive fleet, not ruling out any future disposal of smaller and older vessels and replace with newer vessels with larger carrying capacity and longer asset lives or charter-in of vessels. We will make such decisions on an ad hoc basis to maintain high financial flexibility and operational competitiveness.
SIGNIFICANT LITIGATION UPDATE
Galsworthy Limited ("Galsworthy"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was the disponent owners of the vessel "CANTON TRADER" which was later renamed "JIN KANG". On 17 June 2008, Galsworthy entered into a time charter with Parakou Shipping Pte Limited ("Parakou Shipping") for a period of approximately five years, with delivery not due until March 2009. On or about 13 March 2009, Parakou Shipping wrongfully refused to take delivery of the vessel and Galsworthy accepted their conduct as a repudiation of the charter, bringing it to an end.
The dispute was the subject of various proceedings, but principally in London arbitration. By Arbitration Awards dated 31 August 2010 and 13 May 2011, the London arbitrators upheld Galsworthy's claims and awarded damages of approximately US$41.25 million plus interest and costs.
Parakou Shipping went into liquidation in 2011. Galsworthy has submitted a proof of debt in the liquidation in respect of its claim under the arbitration awards. Galsworthy has also been trying inter alia to enforce the arbitration awards against Parakou Shipping and its former directors and obtain compensation for its substantial losses. The outstanding amount is in excess of US$60 million.
In one action Galsworthy has been funding Singapore proceedings commenced by the liquidator of Parakou Shipping against four of Parakou Shipping's former directors and related corporate entities (the "Defendants"), seeking to claw back assets into Parakou Shipping for distribution amongst the creditors. Judgment was obtained in February 2017 in a sum of SGD17 million against the Defendants, but the Defendants have now appealed the same. The Liquidator cross appealed to increase the judgment amount.
On 17 January 2018, the Singapore Court of Appeal substantially dismissed the Defendants' appeal and found in the Liquidator's favour. Amongst other things, the Singapore Court of Appeal upheld the Liquidator's argument that the London arbitration, and a litigation subsequently filed in the Hong Kong courts seeking indemnity against any liability in the arbitration, were commenced and pursued by the directors in breach of their fiduciary duties. The Court considered that evidence had been disregarded which showed that the directors' key concern was to avoid a statutory clawback period. The Court also agreed that certain asset sales that had taken place in late 2008 were done while Parakou Shipping was insolvent and were not part of a restructuring, as claimed by the former directors of Parakou Shipping. The Court found that a company
resolution advanced as evidence of a restructuring plan by the Defendants was in fact an "an afterthought" produced later than its date under "suspicious circumstances". The Liquidator is entitled to seek either damages or an account of profits arising from the relevant breaches.
Legal actions also took place in South Africa over the arrest of the vessel "PRETTY SCENE", as well as in Hong Kong against three of the former directors of Parakou Shipping for unlawful means conspiracy. An injunction order, freezing assets belonging to the directors of Parakou Shipping, was obtained.
This multi jurisdiction legal saga dragged on for an extensive period of time. In April 2024, Galsworthy and Parakou Shipping had reached agreement to settle the Hong Kong legal action for a settlement income of US$3.5 million, paving the way to bring the global actions to an end.
The termination of the Hong Kong legal action allowed Galsworthy to formally bring the ongoing legal dispute to an end and effect the application to the Singapore High Court for the receival of the settlement sum of the Singapore January 2018 judgment. In January 2025, Galsworthy received a sum of SGD27.6 million, a total of approximately US$20.2 million, which was recorded as other operating income in 2025.
RISK FACTORS
This report may contain forward looking statements. These statements are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including the Company's management's examination of historical operating trends. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control, the Company cannot give assurance that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or targets.
Key risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this report will include but not limited to the way world economies, currencies and interest rate environment may evolve going forward, general market conditions including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, financial market conditions including fluctuations in marketable securities value, counterparty risk, changes in demand in the dry bulk market, changes in operating expenses including bunker prices, crewing costs, drydocking and insurance costs, availability of financing and refinancing, inability to obtain restructuring or rescheduling of indebtedness from lenders in liquidity trough, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, piracy or political events, and other important factors described from time to time in the reports filed by the Company.
OUTLOOK
2025 has been a volatile year, but as we step into 2026 markets have firmed up with robust demand in dry commodity transportation, especially with minor bulks. Inefficiency in the global seaborne trade due to geopolitical turbulence, port congestion, increasing protectionist activity, as well as slow steaming of global fleet due to emission control means the global fleet has become less productive, giving the chartering market additional support.
Recent influx of newbuilding deliveries was absorbed by the market without too much downside pressure to freight rates, which was a result of a robust chartering market as well as overall aging profile of the global fleet. With a relatively resilient chartering market, well maintained older vessels have been well received in the second hand market. There remains strong interest for prompt delivery second hand tonnages to secure carrying capacity, where we have continued to take the opportunity to dispose of our older vessels and redeploy capital by ordering newer, and more modern vessels from reputable shipyards. We will continue our strategy to maintain a young fleet going forward should opportunities arise.
As of the date of the announcement, we have successfully covered 54% of our Capesize and 92% of Panamax vessel days for the first nine months of 2026, with an average rate of US$22,000 and US$17,000 per day respectively. For Ultramax/Supramax, 53% of vessel days was covered at average rate of US$14,000 per day for the first nine months of 2026.
Looking ahead, should global economic activity regain further confidence, our fleet will be well positioned to benefit from these supportive industry specific fundamentals.
We will remain alert to any economic, geopolitical, or other unforeseen surprises that will disrupt our business operations. We will continue to focus on taking sensible and decisive actions to achieve growth without sacrificing the maintenance of a strong financial position.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company, I would like to first express our heartfelt appreciation to all our colleagues, as well as all customers and stakeholders for their ongoing support.
PUBLICATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This report is available on the website of the Company at https://www.jinhuiship.com and the NewsWeb of the Oslo Stock Exchange at https://www.newsweb.no.
By Order of the Board
Ng Siu Fai
Chairman
27 February 2026
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (PRELIMINARY) | |||||
3 months ended 31/12/2025 | 3 months ended 31/12/2024 | Year ended 31/12/2025 | Year ended 31/12/2024 | ||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
Note | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | |
Revenue | 2 | 37,518 | 44,176 | 157,489 | 158,900 |
Net loss on disposal of owned vessels | 3 | (3,043) | - | (9,209) | - |
Other operating income | 4 | 2,664 | 3,626 | 34,703 | 16,991 |
Interest income | 5 | 1,011 | 189 | 2,683 | 834 |
Reversal of impairment loss on | |||||
owned vessels and right-of-use assets | - | 6,533 | - | 6,533 | |
Shipping related expenses | (18,933) | (25,434) | (84,158) | (84,404) | |
Staff costs | (5,302) | (5,338) | (14,999) | (14,707) | |
Other operating expenses | (1,327) | (4,904) | (7,414) | (9,861) | |
Operating profit before depreciation and amortization | 12,588 | 18,848 | 79,095 | 74,286 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (13,342) | (12,083) | (57,557) | (44,189) | |
Operating profit (loss) | (754) | 6,765 | 21,538 | 30,097 | |
Finance costs | (1,933) | (1,576) | (8,994) | (6,092) | |
Profit (Loss) before taxation | (2,687) | 5,189 | 12,544 | 24,005 | |
Taxation | 7 | - | - | - | - |
Net profit (loss) for the period / year Other comprehensive income (loss) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: Change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through OCI (non-recycling) Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through OCI (recycling) | (2,687) | 5,189 | 12,544 | 24,005 | |
- | (1,079) | (627) | (2,311) | ||
20 | (14) | 20 | (14) | ||
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period / year attributable to shareholders of the Company | (2,667) | 4,096 | 11,937 | 21,680 | |
Earnings (Loss) per share - Basic and diluted | 8 | US$(0.025) | US$0.047 | US$0.115 | US$0.220 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (PRELIMINARY)
31/12/2025 | 31/12/2024 | ||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
Note | US$'000 | US$'000 | |
ASSETS | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 339,688 | 401,279 | |
Right-of-use assets | 10(a) | 32,773 | 30,022 |
Investment properties | 11 | 19,535 | 20,873 |
Financial assets at fair value through OCI | 12 | 4,759 | 5,366 |
Loan receivables | 13 | 8,437 | 1,577 |
Deposit paid for the acquisition of owned vessels and other property, plant and equipment | - | 2,452 | |
405,192 | 461,569 | ||
Current assets | |||
Inventories | 3,039 | 2,709 | |
Loan receivables | 13 | 3,640 | - |
Trade and other receivables | 10,437 | 15,985 | |
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 14(a) | 24,850 | 20,605 |
Pledged deposits | 71 | 329 | |
Bank balances and cash | 15 | 89,398 | 23,005 |
131,435 | 62,633 | ||
Assets held for sale | 13,107 | - | |
144,542 | 62,633 | ||
Total assets | 549,734 | 524,202 | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (PRELIMINARY)
31/12/2025 | 31/12/2024 | ||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
Note | US$'000 | US$'000 | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
Capital and reserves | |||
Issued capital | 5,463 | 5,463 | |
Reserves | 374,806 | 366,147 | |
Total equity | 380,269 | 371,610 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Borrowings, secured | 16 | 104,456 | 89,707 |
Lease liabilities | 10(b) | 19,598 | 13,693 |
124,054 | 103,400 | ||
Current liabilities | |||
Trade and other payables | 17,985 | 22,030 | |
Amount due to holding company | 211 | 183 | |
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | 14(b) | 294 | - |
Borrowings, secured | 16 | 10,457 | 8,287 |
Lease liabilities | 10(b) | 16,464 | 18,692 |
45,411 | 49,192 | ||
Total equity and liabilities | 549,734 | 524,202 | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (PRELIMINARY)
Capital | Reserve for financial assets at fair value | |||||||
Issued | Share | redemption | Contributed | Revaluation | through | Retained | Total | |
capital | premium | reserve | surplus | reserve | OCI | profits | equity | |
(Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | |
US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | |
At 1 January 2024 | 5,463 | 95,585 | 719 | 16,297 | 843 | (2,294) | 233,317 | 349,930 |
Comprehensive income | ||||||||
Net profit for the year | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24,005 | 24,005 |
Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||
Change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through OCI | - | - | - | - | - | (2,325) | - | (2,325) |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (2,325) | 24,005 | 21,680 |
At 31 December 2024 | 5,463 | 95,585 | 719 | 16,297 | 843 | (4,619) | 257,322 | 371,610 |
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | US$'000 | |
At 1 January 2025 | 5,463 | 95,585 | 719 | 16,297 | 843 | (4,619) | 257,322 | 371,610 |
Comprehensive income | ||||||||
Net profit for the year | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12,544 | 12,544 |
Other comprehensive loss Change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through OCI | - | - | - | - | - | (607) | - | (607) |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (607) | 12,544 | 11,937 |
2024 final dividend paid | - | - | - | - | - | - | (3,278) | (3,278) |
At 31 December 2025 | 5,463 | 95,585 | 719 | 16,297 | 843 | (5,226) | 266,588 | 380,269 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (PRELIMINARY)
Note OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash generated from operations before changes in working capital Decrease (Increase) in working capital | Year ended 31/12/2025 (Unaudited) US$'000 86,848 (1,535) | Year ended 31/12/2024 (Audited) US$'000 68,279 12,303 |
Cash generated from operations Interest paid Hong Kong Profits Tax refunded | 85,313 (5,717) - | 80,582 (4,870) 21 |
Net cash from operating activities | 79,596 | 75,733 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Interest received | 1,416 | 536 |
Increase in bank deposits with more than three months to maturity when placed | (35,890) | - |
Dividend income received | 1,250 | 1,173 |
Purchase of owned vessels and other property, plant and equipment | (47,602) | (95,095) |
Installments paid for vessels under construction | (25,009) | - |
Deposit paid for the acquisition of owned vessels and other property, plant and equipment | - | (2,452) |
Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale, net | - | 10,414 |
Proceeds from disposal of owned vessels and other property, plant and equipment, net | 74,596 | 15 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (31,239) | (85,409) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
New bank loans | 15,000 | 65,338 |
New other borrowings | 28,328 | - |
Repayment of bank loans | (25,590) | (55,511) |
Repayment of other borrowings | (1,416) | - |
Decrease in pledged deposits | 258 | 30 |
Payment of lease liabilities | (27,891) | (16,109) |
Interest paid on lease liabilities | (3,265) | (1,317) |
Dividend paid to shareholders of the Company | (3,278) | - |
Net cash used in financing activities | (17,854) | (7,569) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 30,503 | (17,245) |
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January | 23,005 | 40,250 |
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 15 | 53,508 | 23,005 |
NOTES:
Basis of preparation and accounting policies
The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and have not been reviewed by our auditor, Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited. The accounting policies and basis of preparation adopted in these interim financial statements are consistent with those adopted in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, except for the Group has adopted the amended IFRS Accounting Standards and HKFRS Accounting Standards, which are effective for the annual period beginning on 1 January 2025. The adoption of the amended IFRS Accounting Standards and HKFRS Accounting Standards does not have material impact on the Group's financial performance and financial position for the current and prior periods have been prepared and presented.
Revenue
The Group is principally engaged in the businesses of ship chartering and ship owning which are carried out internationally. Revenue represents chartering freight and hire income arising from the Group's owned and chartered-in vessels. Revenue recognized during the periods / year are as follows:
Chartering freight and hire income: Hire income under time charters 1
Freight income under voyage charters 2
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
35,219
2,299
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
US$'000
44,176
-
Year ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
149,695
7,794
Year ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
158,900
-
37,518
44,176
157,489
158,900
Notes:
Hire income under time charters is accounted for as operating lease and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period of each time charter contract. During the year, hire income included a non-lease component in relation to crewing service of US$29,389,000 (2024: US$27,688,000).
Freight income under voyage charters is accrued over the period from the date of loading of charterer's cargo to the date of discharging the cargo and is recognized on percentage of completion basis measured by time proportion of each voyage charter contract.
Net loss on disposal of owned vessels
During the year, the Group completed the disposal of eight Supramaxes for an aggregate consideration of US$86,215,000, resulting in a total net loss of US$9,209,000.
Other operating income
Settlement income 1
Other shipping operating income Net gain on financial assets
at fair value through profit or loss Dividend income
Gross rental income from operating leases on investment properties
Sundry income
Reversal of impairment loss on trade and other receivables, net
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
-2,374
-106
86
98
-
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
US$'000
-1,446
-271
137
94
1,678
Year ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
20,223
8,732
3,832
1,250
391
275
-
Year ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
3,500
4,746
4,867
1,173
556
301
1,848
2,664
3,626
34,703
16,991
Note:
The settlement income represents amounts received from legal proceedings involving the subsidiaries of the Company and Parakou Shipping Pte Limited in London and Hong Kong in relation to the non-performance of a charterparty. In 2024, Galsworthy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Parakou Shipping Pte Limited reached a settlement agreement to resolve the legal action. As a result, the Group received settlement income of US$3.5 million in April 2024 and US$20.2 million in January 2025, which have been recognized.
Interest income
Interest income in respect of:
Deposits with banks and other financial institutions Loan receivables
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Others
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
703
266
42
-
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
US$'000
73
81
-35
Year ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
1,823
812
48
-
Year ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
453
321
25
35
1,011
189
2,683
834
Operating profit before depreciation and amortization
This is stated after charging / (crediting):
Realized gain on financial assets
at fair value through profit or loss
Unrealized loss (gain) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
(82)
816
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
US$'000
(790)
1,518
Year ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
(1,144)
(2,688)
Year ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
(2,409)
(2,458)
Net loss (gain) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Charter hire payments for time charters 1
Net loss on disposal of owned vessels Change in fair value of investment properties Impairment loss (Reversal of impairment loss)
on trade and other receivables, net
Reversal of impairment loss
on owned vessels and right-of-use assets, net
734
2,406
3,043
510
539
-
728
5,289
-2,671
(1,678)
(6,533)
(3,832)
11,656
9,209
1,338
539
-
(4,867)
21,784
-4,386
(1,848)
(6,533)
Note:
Represents short term leases with a term of twelve months or less.
Taxation
Taxation has not been provided as the Group has no assessable profit for all relevant periods / years.
There was no Bermuda income, corporation or profits tax, withholding tax, capital gains tax, capital transfer tax, estate duty or inheritance tax payable by the Company for the periods / years.
The Company has received from the Minister of Finance of Bermuda under The Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966, as amended, an assurance that, in the event of there being enacted in Bermuda any legislation imposing tax computed on profits or income, or computed on any capital asset gain or appreciation or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax, the imposition of such tax shall not until 31 March 2035 be applicable to the Company or to any of its operations, or to the shares, debentures or other obligations of the Company.
Earnings (Loss) per share
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
109,258,943
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
109,258,943
Year ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
109,258,943
Year ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
109,258,943
Net profit (loss) attributable to shareholders of the Company (US$'000)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
(2,687) US$(0.025)
5,189
US$0.047
12,544
US$0.115
24,005
US$0.220
Diluted earnings (loss) per share were the same as basic earnings (loss) per share as there was no potentially dilutive ordinary shares in existence for the relevant periods / year presented.
Dividends
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
US$'000
Year
ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
2024 final dividend of US$0.03 per share
2025 final dividend, proposed of US$0.018 per share
3,278
3,278
-
-
-
1,967
Year
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
-
1,967
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
The final dividend for the year 2024 was approved by the Company's shareholders on the annual general meeting held on 28 May 2025. Such dividend was paid to the shareholders of the Company on 25 June 2025.
The proposed final dividend for the year 2025 is subject to the approval of the Company's shareholders at the forthcoming annual general meeting scheduled on 27 May 2026.
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
Right-of-use assets
31/12/2025
31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
US$'000
US$'000
At 1 January
30,022
21,095
Additions
27,711
27,881
Lease remeasurement
3,857
(8,526)
Depreciation
(28,817)
(15,019)
Reversal of impairment loss
-
4,591
32,773
30,022
Lease liabilities
31/12/2025
31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
US$'000
US$'000
At 1 January
32,385
29,139
Additions
27,711
27,881
Lease remeasurement
3,857
(8,526)
Interest expense (included in finance costs)
3,265
1,317
Repayments of lease liabilities
(31,156)
(17,426)
36,062
32,385
The lease liabilities were repayable as follows:
Within one year
31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
16,464
31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
18,692
After one year but within two years After two years but within five years
13,064
6,534
5,028
8,665
19,598
13,693
36,062
32,385
During the year, the total cash outflow for the lease was US$42,833,000 (2024: US$39,232,000).
At the reporting date, the Group operated five long-term chartered-in vessels, two of them were with remaining lease terms of more than twelve months. In 2025, the Group took delivery of a long term chartered-in Capesize, with deadweight 207,672 metric tonnes, built in year 2017, for a minimum term of thirty-three months.
In accordance with IFRS 16 and HKFRS 16 Leases, the Group recognized the right-of-use assets which is calculated with the present value of total minimum hire payment at the inception of the lease terms of the charterparties and corresponding lease liabilities was also recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position upon their deliveries of the vessels.
Investment properties
At 1 January Change in fair value
31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
20,873
(1,338)
31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
25,259
(4,386)
19,535
20,873
The Group's investment properties were stated at fair value and comprised of premises and car parks held under operating leases to earn rentals or held for capital appreciation, or both. These premises and car parks are held under long term leases.
At the reporting date, the fair values of the Group's investment properties were determined by Centaline Surveyors Limited, an independent qualified professional valuer, on direct comparison approach on annually basis with reference to comparable transactions available in the relevant locality. In estimating the fair value of investment properties, the highest and best use of the properties is their current use.
The fair value measurement of these investment properties was categorized as Level 3 of the three-level fair value hierarchy as defined under IFRS 13 and HKFRS 13 and there was no transfer among the three levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year.
Financial assets at fair value through OCI
Unlisted equity investments
Co-investment in a property project At 1 January
Change in fair value 1
31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
4,948
(627)
31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
7,259
(2,311)
4,321
4,948
Unlisted club membership At 1 January
Change in fair value 2
418
20
432
(14)
438
418
4,759
5,366
Notes:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss.
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss.
Unlisted equity investments
In 2018, the Group entered into the co-investment documents to co-invest in a property project in Tower A of One Financial Street Center, Jing'an Central Business District, Shanghai, the PRC (the "Co-investment"), pursuant to which the Group is committed to acquire non-voting participating class A shares of Dual Bliss Limited of US$10,000,000. Dual Bliss Limited is one of the investors of the Co-investment.
The Investment Manager of the Co-investment, Phoenix Property Investors Limited, reported a loss of US$627,000 on the fair value of equity instruments for the year ended 31 December 2025, mainly arising from the financing costs incurred for the shareholder loans. The reported loss on the Co-investment was recognized by the Group as a change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through OCI and was included in other comprehensive loss in the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. As at the reporting date, the carrying amount of the unlisted equity investments was US$4,321,000 (2024: US$4,948,000) whereas the loan receivable arise from the Co-investment (note 13), together with the interest accrued thereon was US$3,141,000 (2024: US$2,459,000). The Group will closely monitor the performance of the Co-investment and will assess impairment allowances where appropriate.
There is no quoted market price in active market for unlisted equity investments. Transactions in such investments do not occur on a regular basis. The Group uses its net asset value (representing the fair value of the equity instruments reported by Phoenix Property Investors Limited, the Investment Manager) to determine its fair value as the Group determined that this is the fair price at which shareholders subscribe and redeem the investments or determined its fair value with generally accepted pricing models.
The fair value measurement of unlisted equity investments was categorized as Level 3 of the three-level fair value hierarchy as defined under IFRS 13 and HKFRS 13 and there was no transfer among the three levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year.
Unlisted club membership
The investment in club membership is stated at fair values which is determined directly by reference to published price quotations in active markets and were categorized as Level 1 of the three-level fair value hierarchy as defined under IFRS 13 and HKFRS 13 and there was no transfer among the three levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year.
Loan receivables
31/12/2025
31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
US$'000
US$'000
At 1 January
1,577
1,577
Gross new loan originated
11,000
-
Repayment
(500)
-
Provision of individual impairment
-
-
Loan receivables, net of provision
12,077
1,577
Less: Amount receivable within one year
(3,640)
-
Amount receivable after one year
8,437
1,577
During the year, the Group entered into two agreements to dispose of two vessels, with the outstanding consideration of US$6 million and US$5 million respectively, each to be settled over a three-year period. To secure the purchasers' performance and observance of and compliance with the covenants, the purchasers provided first priority ship mortgage on each vessel in favour of the Group.
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Co-Investor") together with other co-investors signed an unsecured subordinated shareholder loan agreement with Triple Smart Limited, a special purpose vehicle invested by Dual Bliss Limited, for the purposes of funding the operating expenditure of the Co-investment in 2021. A maximum amount of US$1,577,000 (2024: US$1,577,000) was agreed and provided as at the reporting date. The loan receivables are unsecured and denominated in United States Dollars and has no repayment terms.
At the reporting date, the loan receivables have been reviewed by management to assess impairment allowances which are based on the evaluation of current creditworthiness, collection statistics, reference to market value of vessels and the net asset value of the Co-investment and considered as not impaired. The carrying amount of the loan receivables is considered to be a reasonable approximation of its fair value.
Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
(a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Held for trading
Listed equity securities
Designated as such upon initial recognition
Investment funds
31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
21,526
3,324
31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
17,903
2,702
24,850
20,605
(b) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
Derivative financial instruments
Interest rate swap
294
-
At the reporting date, the fair value measurements of listed equity securities were determined by reference to their quoted bid prices in active markets and were categorized as Level 1. The fair value measurements of investment funds represented the quoted market prices on the underlying investments provided by financial institutions and were categorized as Level 2. The fair values of interest rate swap contracts are quoted by financial institutions at the reporting date and were categorized as Level 2 of the three-level fair value hierarchy as defined under IFRS 13 and HKFRS 13. There was no transfer among the three levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year.
Bank balances and cash
Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Bank deposits with more than three months to maturity when placed
31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
53,508
35,890
31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
23,005
-
89,398
23,005
Borrowings, secured
31/12/2025
31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
US$'000
US$'000
Non-current
Bank loans
79,119
89,707
Other borrowings
25,337
-
104,456
89,707
Current
Bank loans
8,285
8,287
Other borrowings
2,172
-
10,457
8,287
Total borrowings
114,913
97,994
At the reporting date, the Group's secured borrowings are repayable as follows:
31/12/2025
31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
US$'000
US$'000
Bank loans
Within one year
8,285
8,287
In the second year
67,779
8,844
In the third to fifth year
11,340
80,863
Total bank loans
87,404
97,994
Less: Amount repayable within one year
(8,285)
(8,287)
Bank loans repayable after one year
79,119
89,707
Other borrowings
Within one year
2,172
-
In the second year
2,896
-
In the third to fifth year
8,687
-
After the fifth year
13,754
-
Total other borrowings
27,509
-
Less: Amount repayable within one year
(2,172)
-
Other borrowings repayable after one year
25,337
-
During the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group had drawn new bank loans of US$15,000,000 (2024: US$65,338,000) and repaid US$25,590,000 (2024: US$55,511,000).
Other borrowings represented the term loans on the sale and leaseback agreements on two owned vessels which the Group entered into during the year for the amount of US$28,328,000 (2024: nil). These other borrowings were denominated in Renminbi (offshore) and were committed on floating rate basis. During the year ended 31 December 2025, amount of US$1,416,000 (2024: nil) was repaid.
Capital expenditures and commitments
Capital Expenditures
During the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group reported capital expenditure of US$38,396,000, primarily for the balance payment on vessel deliveries and capitalized drydocking costs. Additionally, US$25,009,000 was paid as installments for vessels under construction, US$9,056,000 for leasehold land and buildings and US$150,000 was spent on other property, plant, and equipment.
For the year 2024, capital expenditure of US$95,095,000 was incurred, including US$94,698,000 on additions of motor vessels and capitalized drydocking costs and US$397,000 on other property, plant and equipment.
Capital Commitments
During 2025, the Group entered into four shipbuilding contracts for the construction of four Ultramax newbuildings, each at a consideration of US$33 million. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028. As at the reporting date, installments amounting to US$18,209,000 had been paid in respect of vessels under construction, and the capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided, net of installment paid, was approximately US$111,830,000.
In 2024, the Group entered into two shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two Ultramaxes, each at a consideration of US$34 million, to be delivered in 2026 and 2027 respectively. As at the reporting date, installments of US$6,800,000 for the vessels under construction were paid, and the capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for, net of installments paid, was approximately US$61,200,000 (2024: US$68,000,000).
In 2018, the Group entered into the co-investment documents to co-invest in a property project in Tower A of One Financial Street Center, Jing'an Central Business District, Shanghai, the PRC, pursuant to which the Group is committed to acquire non-voting participating class A shares of Dual Bliss Limited of US$10,000,000. Dual Bliss Limited is one of the investors of the Co-investment. As at the reporting date, the capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for was US$372,000 (2024: US$372,000).
As at 31 December 2025, the total amount of capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for, net of installment paid, was US$173,402,000.
As of 31 December 2024, the total amount of capital expenditure commitments contracted by the Group but not provided for was US$117,080,000. In addition to the aforementioned commitments, the amount also included right-of-use assets of approximately US$26,640,000 for the long term charter of a Capesize, which was delivered in January 2025, as well as a capital expenditure commitment of US$22,068,000 for the acquisition of an Ultramax, which was acquired at the end of 2024 and delivered to the Group in January 2025.
Save as disclosed above, there was no other significant capital expenditure commitment contracted by the Group but not provided for as at the reporting date.
Related party transactions
During the periods / year, the Group had related party transactions in relation to compensation of key management personnel as follows:
Salaries and other benefits
Contributions to retirement benefits schemes
3 months
ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
3,461
112
3 months
ended 31/12/2024
(Unaudited)
US$'000
3,405
112
Year ended 31/12/2025
(Unaudited)
US$'000
9,324
446
Year ended 31/12/2024
(Audited)
US$'000
9,265
446
3,573
3,517
9,770
9,711
Events after the reporting date
In December 2025, the Group entered into an agreement for the disposal of a Supramax of deadweight 56,361 metric tonnes, built in year 2012, at a consideration of US$14,400,000. For financial reporting purposes, the vessel was reclassified to "Assets held for sale" in accordance with IFRS 5 and HKFRS 5 "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations" at the reporting date. The agreement was subsequently cancelled in January 2026 as one of the contractual clauses could not be fulfilled.
In February 2026, the Group entered into two shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two Ultramax newbuildings, each with a deadweight of 64,100 metric tonnes, at a consideration of US$34 million per vessel, scheduled for delivery in May 2029 and July 2029 respectively.

