TORM plc capital increase in connection with exercise of Restricted Share Units as part of TORM's incentive program

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TORM (NASDAQ: TRMD A) increased share capital on Nov 14, 2025 by 970,646 A-shares following exercise of Restricted Share Units (RSUs), corresponding to a nominal USD 9,706.46.

Of the new shares, 963,146 were subscribed in cash at DKK 0.07 per A-share and 7,500 at DKK 140.2 per share. The issuance was carried out without pre-emption rights. After the increase, share capital amounts to USD 1,013,185.03 divided into 101,318,501 A-shares, plus one B-share and one C-share. New shares are ordinary, carry dividend rights as of issuance, and are expected to be listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

Positive

• Issued 970,646 A-shares via RSU exercises on Nov 14, 2025
• After issuance share capital equals USD 1,013,185.03
• New shares expected to be admitted to Nasdaq Copenhagen

Negative

• Issuance executed without pre-emption rights, creating shareholder dilution risk
• Majority of shares (963,146) subscribed at DKK 0.07, signaling low exercise price for most RSUs
• Transfer restrictions may apply outside Denmark, including US securities laws

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HELLERUP, Denmark, Nov. 14, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD) (NASDAQ: TRMD A) has increased its share capital by 970,646 A-shares (corresponding to a nominal value of USD 9,706.46) as a result of the exercise of a corresponding number of Restricted Share Units ("RSUs"). Hereof 963,146 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 0.07 per A-share and 7,500 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 the 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 1,013,185.03 divided into 101,318,501 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 101,318,501 votes is attached to the A-shares. The B-share and the C-share have specific voting rights.

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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

What did TORM (TRMD A) announce on Nov 14, 2025 about share capital?

TORM announced a capital increase of 970,646 A-shares following RSU exercises, raising total A-shares to 101,318,501 and share capital to USD 1,013,185.03.

How many TORM A-shares were subscribed at DKK 0.07 in the Nov 14, 2025 capital increase?

963,146 A-shares were subscribed in cash at DKK 0.07 per share.

Will the new TORM shares from the Nov 14, 2025 RSU exercise be tradable on Nasdaq?

Yes, the new shares are expected to be admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen as soon as possible.

Does the Nov 14, 2025 TORM share issuance dilute existing shareholders?

The issuance was carried out without pre-emption rights, which may dilute existing shareholders' ownership.

Were any transfer or jurisdictional restrictions noted for TORM's Nov 14, 2025 share issuance?

Yes, the company noted that transfer restrictions may apply outside Denmark, including under US securities laws.