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

TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD / TRMD A) increased its share capital by 106,468 A-shares following exercise of Restricted Share Units (RSUs), corresponding to a nominal value of USD 1,064.68.

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TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD / TRMD A) increased its share capital by 106,468 A-shares following exercise of Restricted Share Units (RSUs), corresponding to a nominal value of USD 1,064.68. A total of 34,880 shares were subscribed at DKK 131.80 and 71,588 at DKK 148.70.

The new ordinary A-shares carry voting and dividend rights as of issuance, are negotiable instruments, and are expected to be listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen as soon as possible. Transfer restrictions may apply in some jurisdictions, including U.S. securities law. After the increase, share capital totals USD 1,019,306.41 divided into 101,930,641 A-shares.

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Market Context

This announcement details a modest capital increase of 106,468 A-shares tied to exercised restricted...

Analysis

This announcement details a modest capital increase of 106,468 A-shares tied to exercised restricted share units, with cash subscriptions at DKK 131.80 and DKK 148.70. The new shares carry ordinary rights and lift total share capital to USD 1,019,306.41 across 101,930,641 A-shares. In context of recent incentive and ownership disclosures, investors may focus on how ongoing RSU exercises affect dilution, voting power, and alignment between management and shareholders.

Key Figures

Capital increase shares: 106,468 A-shares Nominal capital added: USD 1,064.68 New shares at DKK 131.80: 34,880 shares +4 more

Capital increase shares

106,468 A-shares

Number of new A-shares from RSU exercise

Nominal capital added

USD 1,064.68

Nominal value of new share capital

New shares at DKK 131.80

34,880 shares

Subscribed in cash at DKK 131.80 per A-share

New shares at DKK 148.70

71,588 shares

Subscribed in cash at DKK 148.70 per A-share

Total share capital

USD 1,019,306.41

Total share capital after the increase

Total A-shares

101,930,641 A-shares

Number of A-shares after capital increase

Nominal value per share

USD 0.01

Nominal value of each A-share

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 11

5 events

1. Mar 11

   CDMO platform launch

   24h Move

   -0.0%

   Launch of unified Agilent Advanced Therapeutics CDMO offering.

2. Mar 09

   Major holder stake

   24h Move

   +1.4%

   Disclosure of Oaktree-related entity holding 23.39% of share capital.

3. Mar 09

   Acquisition announcement

   24h Move

   +1.4%

   Agreement to acquire Biocare Medical in a $950M all-cash deal.

4. Mar 05

   AGM notice

   24h Move

   -2.0%

   Publication of notice and full proposals for 2026 AGM.

5. Feb 26

   LTIP RSU grant

   24h Move

   -3.0%

   Adoption of long-term incentive program with substantial RSU grants.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

restricted share units, pre-emption rights, negotiable instruments, securities laws

4 terms

restricted share units financial

"as a result of the exercise of a corresponding number of Restricted Share Units"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

pre-emption rights financial

"The capital increase is carried out without any pre-emption rights for existing shareholders"

A shareholder’s right to be offered new shares before they are sold to outsiders, allowing existing owners to buy enough to keep their ownership percentage. Think of it like being offered the first slice of a pie so your share doesn’t shrink; it matters to investors because it protects voting power and economic value from being diluted when a company issues more stock, and it can affect how easy or costly fundraising is.

negotiable instruments financial

"The new shares (i) are ordinary shares without any special rights and are negotiable instruments"

Negotiable instruments are written promises or orders to pay a specific sum of money that can be transferred from one person to another—examples include checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange—so the current holder has the legal right to collect payment. They matter to investors because they act like tradable cash or IOUs, influencing a company’s liquidity and short-term credit risk; holding or issuing them affects how quickly a business can access cash and how safe its short-term finances appear.

securities laws regulatory

"including applicable US securities laws. The capital increase is carried out"

Securities laws are the rules and enforcement systems that govern the buying, selling and disclosure of stocks, bonds and other investment products; think of them as the traffic laws for financial markets that set what must be disclosed, forbid fraud and require fair dealing. They matter to investors because they help ensure companies provide accurate information, reduce the risk of deception or insider advantage, and make it easier to compare investments and seek remedies if something goes wrong.

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HELLERUP, Denmark, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD) (NASDAQ: TRMD A) has increased its share capital by 106,468 A-shares (corresponding to a nominal value of USD 1,064.68) as a result of the exercise of a corresponding number of Restricted Share Units ("RSUs"). A total of 34,880 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 131.80 per A-share, and 71,588 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 148.70.

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 totals to USD 1,019,306.41 divided into 101,930,641 A-shares with a nominal value of USD 0.01 each. Each A-share carries one vote.

Contact
Mikael Bo Larsen, Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +45 5143 8002

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

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How many A-shares did TORM (TRMD) issue on March 16, 2026 and why?

TORM issued 106,468 A-shares on March 16, 2026 due to exercise of Restricted Share Units under its incentive program. According to the company, the issuance reflects RSU conversions with cash subscriptions at two separate DKK per-share prices.

What were the subscription prices for the new TRMD A-shares and their split?

New A-shares were subscribed at DKK 131.80 and DKK 148.70, split 34,880 and 71,588 shares respectively. According to the company, those cash subscriptions funded the RSU exercises for the indicated share counts.

Will the newly issued TRMD A-shares have dividend and voting rights?

Yes, the new A-shares are ordinary shares with full rights to dividends and one vote per share from the date of issuance. According to the company, they are negotiable instruments and will carry the same shareholder rights as existing A-shares.

Will TORM's (TRMD) new shares be listed for trading, and where?

The new A-shares are expected to be admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen as soon as possible. According to the company, listing is anticipated once issuance formalities and any jurisdictional transfer restrictions are addressed.

How did the March 16, 2026 capital increase affect TORM's total share capital and share count?

After the capital increase, TORM's share capital totals USD 1,019,306.41 divided into 101,930,641 A-shares. According to the company, this reflects the addition of the 106,468 A-shares issued from RSU exercises.