CMB.TECH fleet update
Rhea-AI Summary
CMB.TECH (NYSE/Euronext: CMBT) has sold its Suezmax crude oil tanker Bristol, built in 2024 with a deadweight of 156,851 dwt. The transaction is expected to generate an estimated capital gain of about USD 56.9 million, to be recognized in Q4 2026, when the vessel will be delivered to its new owner. The company also highlighted that its Q2 2026 results will be announced on 27 August 2026.
Positive
- Capital gain of ~USD 56.9 million expected in Q4 2026 from Suezmax Bristol sale
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03 | Fleet sale | Positive | +0.6% | Sold VLCC Donoussa for an expected USD 74.4 million capital gain. |
| Jun 29 | Fleet sale | Positive | -0.1% | Sold two Suezmax tankers for an expected USD 100.5 million capital gain. |
| Jun 22 | Partnership agreement | Positive | +5.9% | Signed Fortescue charter agreement covering up to 12 ammonia-capable Newcastlemax bulkers. |
| May 21 | Shareholder distribution | Positive | -0.6% | Shareholders approved distributions ranging from USD 130 million to USD 200 million. |
| May 19 | Q1 earnings | Positive | +10.3% | Reported USD 368.8 million profit and USD 519.6 million revenue. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
CMB.TECH’s recent positive announcements produced three aligned reactions and two divergences, including a negative reaction to the prior Suezmax sale.
Key Terms
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ANTWERP, Belgium, 11 August 2026, 08:00 CET – CMB.TECH NV (“CMBT”, “CMB.TECH” or “the company”) (NYSE: CMBT, Euronext Brussels: CMBT and Euronext Oslo Børs: CMBTO) has sold one Suezmax, generating a capital gain of approximately 56.9 million USD.
Euronav
CMB.TECH has sold the Suezmax Bristol (2024, 156,851 dwt). This sale will generate a capital gain of approximately 56.9 million USD in Q4 2026, based on the net sale price and book values. The vessel will be delivered to its new owner in Q4 2026.
Announcement Q2 2026 results – 27 August 2026
About CMB.TECH
CMB.TECH (all capitals) is one of the largest listed, diversified and future-proof maritime groups in the world with a combined fleet of about 250 vessels: dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels and offshore energy vessels. CMB.TECH also offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through own production or third-party producers.
CMB.TECH is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices across Europe, Asia and Africa.
CMB.TECH is listed on Euronext Brussels and the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CMBT” and on Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker symbol “CMBTO”. More information can be found at https://cmb.tech
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbour protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbour legislation. The words "believe", "anticipate", "intends", "estimate", "forecast", "project", "plan", "potential", "may", "should", "expect", "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, 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 or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.
This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations on Euronext Oslo Børs.
Contact
CMB.TECH
Katrien Hennin
Head of Marketing and Communications
+32 499 39 34 70
katrien.hennin@cmb.tech
Joris Daman
Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +32 498 61 71 11
joris.daman@cmb.tech
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