CMB.TECH publishes its annual report & Form 20-F and announces general meetings of 21 May 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

CMB.TECH (NYSE: CMBT) published its annual report for the year ended 31 December 2025 and submitted its Form 20-F to the U.S. SEC on 20 April 2026. The reports are available in the Investors section under "Annual and financial reports" and "SEC Filings".

The company invites shareholders to the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting on 21 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CET in Antwerp. A record date of 7 May 2026 applies and a freeze period for register transfers is disclosed. First-quarter 2026 results are scheduled for 19 May 2026.

News Market Reaction – CMBT

-3.37%

-3.37% Session close to close

In the Apr 21 session, CMBT declined 3.37%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement centers on CMB.TECH’s publication of its 2025 annual report and Form 20-F, plus th...

Analysis

This announcement centers on CMB.TECH’s publication of its 2025 annual report and Form 20-F, plus the scheduling of its Annual and Special General Meetings on 21 May 2026. It follows a period of strong revenue growth, notable vessel-sale gains and active fleet rejuvenation. Investors may focus on any new disclosures in the full report, governance items on the AGM agenda, and upcoming Q1 2026 results slated for 19 May 2026.

Key Figures

Financial year end: 31 December 2025 AGM date: 21 May 2026 AGM time: 10.30 a.m. CET +1 more

4 metrics

Financial year end 31 December 2025 Year covered by annual report and Form 20-F

AGM date 21 May 2026 Annual and Special General Meetings in Antwerp

AGM time 10.30 a.m. CET Start time for general meetings on 21 May 2026

Record date 7 May 2026 Shareholder eligibility and freeze-period reference date

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 31 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 31	Full-year results	Positive	-0.9%	Reported strong 2025 revenue growth, profit and major vessel-sale gains.
Feb 26	Q4 2025 earnings	Positive	-0.4%	Unaudited Q4 results with solid profit, EBITDA, dividend and higher backlog.
Feb 12	Earnings date set	Neutral	-3.2%	Announced timing and access details for Q4 2025 earnings release.
Feb 09	Fleet sale update	Positive	+1.4%	Sale of two VLCCs expected to generate substantial Q2 2026 capital gain.
Jan 07	Fleet sale update	Positive	+6.6%	Sale of eight vessels with large capital gains and debt reduction plans.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows that CMB.TECH has sometimes traded lower on strong financial updates, while sizable fleet-sale gains have drawn more clearly positive reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, CMB.TECH reported strong 2025 revenue growth and fleet activity. Full-year 2025 results on Mar 31, 2026 highlighted higher revenue and substantial capital gains, yet the stock slipped modestly. Q4 2025 results on Feb 26, 2026 showed solid profit and EBITDA alongside an interim dividend, again with a mild negative move. By contrast, fleet update announcements on Jan 7, 2026 and Feb 9, 2026 detailing large capital gains from vessel sales were followed by positive price reactions. Today’s routine Form 20-F filing and AGM notice fit into this cadence of structured disclosures following major financial updates.

Key Terms

form 20-f, special general meeting, u.s. securities and exchange commission, record date, +1 more

5 terms

form 20-f regulatory

"submits Form 20-F for the year ended on 31 December 2025."

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

special general meeting regulatory

"participate in the Annual General Meeting and the Special General Meeting"

A special general meeting is a one-off meeting of a company's shareholders called outside the regular annual meeting to decide on specific, often urgent matters—such as major transactions, changes to the company’s rules, or board appointments. It matters to investors because the votes taken can materially change ownership, strategy, or the company’s finances, making the meeting like an emergency town hall where decisions can immediately affect the value and control of their investment.

u.s. securities and exchange commission regulatory

"was submitted on Monday 20 April 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a government agency responsible for overseeing the stock market and protecting investors. It sets rules to ensure that companies share truthful information and that trading is fair, helping to maintain trust in the financial system. This oversight is important because it helps prevent fraud and ensures that investors can make informed decisions.

record date regulatory

"In view of the record date of Thursday 7 May 2026, shareholders may not reposition"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

freeze period regulatory

"until Thursday 8 May 2025 at 8.00 a.m. (Belgian time) (“Freeze Period”)."

A freeze period is a temporary restriction that prevents certain people or the company itself from buying, selling or otherwise changing ownership of securities for a set time. It matters to investors because it can limit who can trade shares, affect liquidity and timing of transactions, and signal regulatory or governance steps — like pressing a pause button so decisions can be reviewed without market activity interfering.

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ANTWERP, Belgium, 21 April 2026, 08:00 a.m. CET – CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext: CMBT) (“CMB.TECH” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CMBT, Euronext Brussels: CMBT en Euronext Oslo Børs: CMBTO) published its annual report in accordance with Belgian law and submits Form 20-F for the year ended on 31 December 2025. CMB.TECH further invites its shareholders to participate in the Annual General Meeting and the Special General Meeting that will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026.

This morning, CMB.TECH published its annual report in accordance with Belgian law for the year ended on 31 December 2025 on the Company’s website in the “Investors” section under “Annual and financial reports”.

Furthermore, CMB.TECH’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2025 was submitted on Monday 20 April 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The annual report on Form 20-F will be available to download from CMB.TECH’s website in the “Investors” section under “SEC Filings”. Printed copies of the audited financial statements included in the financial report and 20-F can be requested free of charge via e-mail at marcom@cmb.tech or by telephone +32 3 247 59 11.

CMB.TECH further invites its shareholders to participate in the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting that will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 10.30 a.m. CET in 2000 Antwerp, De Gerlachekaai 20.

In view of the record date of Thursday 7 May 2026, shareholders may not reposition shares between the Belgian Register and the U.S. Register during the period from Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 8.00 a.m. (Belgian time) until Thursday 8 May 2025 at 8.00 a.m. (Belgian time) (“Freeze Period”).

The convening notice and other documents related to these meetings are available on the CMB.TECH website in the investors section under General Meetings.

The agenda and practical formalities for participation in these meetings are described in the convening notice.

Announcement first quarter 2026 results – 19 May 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, offshore energy vessels and port 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
+32 498 61 71 11
joris.daman@cmb.tech

Attachment

• CMBT_PressRelease_AR_20F_AGM

FAQ

When did CMB.TECH (CMBT) submit its Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2025?

CMB.TECH submitted its Form 20-F to the U.S. SEC on 20 April 2026. According to the company, the Form 20-F covers the year ended 31 December 2025 and will be downloadable from the Investors "SEC Filings" section.

Where can investors download CMB.TECH's annual report and 20-F (CMBT)?

Investors can download both documents from the company's website in the Investors section. According to the company, the annual report is under Annual and financial reports and the 20-F under SEC Filings.

When and where will CMB.TECH (CMBT) hold its Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting?

The meetings are scheduled for 21 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CET in Antwerp at De Gerlachekaai 20. According to the company, the convening notice lists agenda items and participation formalities.

What is the record date and freeze period for CMB.TECH (CMBT) shareholder registration ahead of the May 21, 2026 meetings?

The record date is 7 May 2026 and a freeze period restricts transfers between registers. According to the company, transfers are frozen from 6 May 2026 8:00 a.m. to 8 May 2026 8:00 a.m. Belgian time.

How can shareholders request printed copies of CMB.TECH's audited financial statements (CMBT)?

Shareholders can request free printed copies by emailing marcom@cmb.tech or calling +32 3 247 59 11. According to the company, requests will provide the audited financial statements included in the annual report and 20-F.