TORM plc capital increase in connection with delivery of one LR2 vessel and exercise of Restricted Share Units as part of TORM's incentive program

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TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD / TRMD A) completed a capital increase of 2,395,426 A-shares (nominal USD 23,954.26) on Nov 12, 2025 related to delivery of one LR2 vessel and exercise of Restricted Share Units (RSUs).

Key items: 748,569 shares were issued to settle a USD 17.0m allocated loan note for the 2010-built LR2 (USD 22.71 per A-share). 1,646,857 A-shares were issued on RSU exercises (1,558,790 at DKK 0.07 and 88,067 at DKK 140.2). New shares are subject to a 40-day lock-up with Regulation S resale exceptions.

Post-increase share capital: USD 1,003,478.57 divided into 100,347,855 A-shares, one B-share and one C-share.

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HELLERUP, Denmark, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TORM plc's TORM plc ("TORM") (NASDAQ: TRMD) (NASDAQ: TRMD A) has increased its share capital by a total of 2,395,426 shares (corresponding to USD 23,954.26) in connection with delivery of one LR2 vessel and exercise of Restricted Share Units as part of TORM's incentive program.

With reference to Company Announcement no. 22 dated 06 November 2025 where TORM plc ("TORM") announced the acquisition of one 2010-built LR2 vessel, TORM plc has increased its share capital by 748,569 shares (corresponding to USD 7,485.69) as a result of the delivery of the vessel. The new shares relate to the settlement of a USD 17.0m allocated loan note issued in connection with the vessel delivery and correspond to USD 22.71 per A-share with a nominal value of USD 0.01 each.

All of the issued shares will be subject to a lock-up for a period of 40 days commencing on the date such shares are issued (the "Lock-up Period") provided that during the Lock-up Period, the newly issued shares may be resold outside of the United States in transactions pursuant to and in compliance with Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, including on Nasdaq Copenhagen, but may not be resold in the United States.

Also, TORM has increased its share capital by 1,646,857 A-shares (corresponding to a nominal value of USD 16,468.57) as a result of the exercise of a corresponding number of Restricted Share Units ("RSUs"). Hereof 1,558,790 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 0.07 per A-share and 88,067 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 140.2 per share. Transfer restrictions may apply in certain jurisdictions outside Denmark, including applicable US securities laws. The capital increase is carried out without any pre-emption rights for existing shareholders or others.

The new shares (i) are ordinary shares without any special rights and are negotiable instruments, (ii) give right to dividends and other rights in relation to TORM as of the date of issuance and (iii) are expected to be admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen as soon as possible.

After the capital increase, TORM's share capital amounts to USD 1,003,478.57 divided into 100,347,855 A-shares of USD 0.01 each, one B-share of USD 0.01 and one C-share of USD 0.01. A total of 100,347,855 votes is attached to the A-shares. The B-share and the C-share have specific voting rights.

Following exercise of 1,258,790 original RSUs granted under the 2023 Retention Program, the Board of Directors has granted certain employees ("Participants") adjustment RSUs to reflect the payment of dividend since the relevant grant date. The Participants will be granted a total of 840,874 RSUs in the form of restricted stock options. These adjustment RSUs will not be subject to further dividend adjustment and will have to be exercised within the same exercise window as they were issued. They will have a strike price of one US cent.

In addition, the Board of Directors has granted Executive Director Jacob Meldgaard adjustment RSUs following exercise of 300,000 original RSUs granted under the 2023 Retention Program to reflect the payment of dividend since the relevant grant date. Executive Director Jacob Meldgaard will be granted a total of 200,406 RSUs in the form of restricted stock options with similar characteristics as described above.

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About TORM

TORM is one of the world's leading carriers of refined oil products. TORM operates a fleet of product tanker vessels with a strong commitment to safety. environmental responsibility and customer service. TORM was founded in 1889 and conducts business worldwide. TORM's shares are listed on Nasdaq in Copenhagen and on Nasdaq in New York (ticker: TRMD A and TRMD. ISIN: GB00BZ3CNK81). For further information, please visit www.torm.com.

Safe Harbor Statement as to the Future

Matters discussed in this release 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 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 other statements, which are statements 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. Words such as, but not limited to, "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "projects," "forecasts," "potential," "continue," "possible," "likely," "may," "could," "should" and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are, in turn, based 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 that 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, but are not limited to, our future operating or financial results; changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities; inflationary pressure and central bank policies intended to combat overall inflation and rising interest rates and foreign exchange rates; general domestic and international political conditions or events, including "trade wars" and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the developments in the Middle East, including the war in Israel and the Gaza Strip, and the conflict regarding the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea; international sanctions against Russian oil and oil products; changes in economic and competitive conditions affecting our business, including market fluctuations in charter rates and charterers' abilities to perform under existing time charters; changes in the supply and demand for vessels comparable to ours and the number of newbuildings under construction; the highly cyclical nature of the industry that we operate in; the loss of a large customer or significant business relationship; changes in worldwide oil production and consumption and storage; risks associated with any future vessel construction; our expectations regarding the availability of vessel acquisitions and our ability to complete acquisition transactions planned; availability of skilled crew members other employees and the related labor costs; work stoppages or other labor disruptions by our employees or the employees of other companies in related industries;  effects of new products and new technology in our industry;  new environmental regulations and restrictions; the impact of an interruption in or failure of our information technology and communications systems, including the impact of cyber-attacks, upon our ability to operate; potential conflicts of interest involving members of our Board of Directors and Senior Management; the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us; changes in credit risk with respect to our counterparties on contracts; adequacy of insurance coverage; our ability to obtain indemnities from customers; changes in laws, treaties or regulations; our incorporation under the laws of England and Wales and the different rights to relief that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States; government requisition of our vessels during a period of war or emergency; the arrest of our vessels by maritime claimants; any further changes in U.S. trade policy that could trigger retaliatory actions by the affected countries; the impact of the U.S. presidential and congressional election results affecting the economy, future government laws and regulations and trade policy matters, such as the imposition of tariffs and other import restrictions; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related incidents, adverse weather and natural disasters, environmental factors, political events, public health threats, acts by terrorists or acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels; damage to storage and receiving facilities; potential liability from future litigation and potential costs due to environmental damage and vessel collisions; and the length and number of off-hire periods and dependence on third-party managers.

In the light of these risks and uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements contained in this release because they are statements about events that are not certain to occur as described or at all. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please see TORM's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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FAQ

How many new A-shares did TORM issue on Nov 12, 2025 and why?

TORM issued 2,395,426 A-shares due to delivery of one LR2 vessel (settling a USD 17.0m loan note) and exercise of Restricted Share Units.

What price and mechanism settled the LR2 vessel delivery for TORM (NASDAQ: TRMD A)?

The vessel delivery was settled by issuing 748,569 A-shares corresponding to USD 22.71 per A-share, replacing a USD 17.0m allocated loan note.

How many RSU-converted A-shares were issued and at what subscription prices?

TORM issued 1,646,857 A-shares from RSU exercises: 1,558,790 at DKK 0.07 per share and 88,067 at DKK 140.2 per share.

Are the newly issued TORM shares tradable immediately on Nasdaq Copenhagen?

The new shares are expected to be admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen as soon as possible and carry dividend rights from issuance date.

Do transfer or resale restrictions apply to the new TORM A-shares?

Yes. New shares have a 40-day lock-up; they may be resold outside the US under Regulation S but may not be resold in the United States during the lock-up.