CMB.TECH sells two Suezmaxes, $100.5M gain

CMB.TECH NV has sold two 2023-built Suezmax tankers, Brest and Brugge, and expects a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD in Q3 2026.

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CMB.TECH NV has sold two 2023-built Suezmax tankers, Brest and Brugge, and expects a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD in Q3 2026. The vessels, each 156,851 DWT, will be delivered to their new owner in Q3 2026.

The company describes Suezmax valuations as historically strong and says the proceeds will be deployed in line with its capital allocation strategy to support growth of its diversified maritime group. CMB.TECH also notes it will announce its Q2 2026 results on 27 August 2026.

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CMB.TECH locks in a sizable vessel-sale gain amid strong Suezmax values.

CMB.TECH is capitalizing on strong Suezmax tanker valuations by selling two 2023-built vessels, Brest and Brugge. The transaction is expected to generate a capital gain of about 100.5 million USD in Q3 2026, highlighting active fleet and balance sheet management.

The company states it will reinvest returns in line with its capital allocation strategy to support growth of its diversified maritime group. This suggests a recycling of capital from crude tankers into other opportunities, without specifying target segments or leverage changes in the excerpt.

CMB.TECH operates a fleet of about 250 vessels and is active in alternative fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. The gain will be recognized in Q3 2026, while Q2 2026 results are scheduled for release on 27 August 2026, when investors may see more context on capital deployment.

Key Figures

Expected capital gain: 100.5 million USD Number of Suezmax vessels sold: 2 vessels Deadweight per vessel: 156,851 DWT +3 more

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Expected capital gain 100.5 million USD From sale of two Suezmaxes, recognized in Q3 2026

Number of Suezmax vessels sold 2 vessels Brest and Brugge, both built in 2023

Deadweight per vessel 156,851 DWT Capacity of each of the sold Suezmax tankers

Fleet size about 250 vessels Combined fleet across dry bulk, tankers, container and offshore

Q2 2026 results date 27 August 2026 Planned announcement of Q2 2026 financial results

Press release time 08:00 CET Time of 29 June 2026 press release

Key Terms

Suezmax, capital gain, forward-looking statements, charter rates, +1 more

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Suezmax financial

"CMB.TECH NV has sold two Suezmaxes, generating a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD."

Suezmax is the classification for the largest oil tanker size that can pass through the Suez Canal fully loaded; think of it as the biggest truck that still fits down a narrow highway. It matters to investors because ship size influences shipping costs, route choices and supply-chain flexibility — factors that affect oil transport expenses, freight rates and the profitability of energy and shipping companies.

capital gain financial

"This sale will generate a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD in Q3 2026, based on the net sale price and book values."

A capital gain is the profit an investor earns when they sell an asset — such as a stock, bond, or property — for more than they originally paid. Think of it like selling a used car for more than you bought it: the difference is your gain. Capital gains matter because they increase an investor’s overall return and can affect taxable income, which influences net profit from an investment.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

charter rates financial

"general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity,"

Charter rates are the prices paid to rent a transport vehicle — most often a ship or aircraft — for moving goods or people, typically quoted per day or per trip. They matter to investors because these rates drive revenue for transport owners and determine shipping costs for users, so swings in charter rates signal changes in demand, fuel and capacity pressures, and can quickly affect companies’ profits; think of it like the daily fare to hire a taxi for hauling cargo.

Continuing Obligations regulatory

"This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations on Euronext Oslo Børs."

FAQ

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What did CMB.TECH (CMBT) announce in this Form 6-K?

CMB.TECH announced it has sold two Suezmax tankers, Brest and Brugge, both built in 2023 and 156,851 DWT each. The company expects a significant capital gain and plans to reinvest proceeds following its stated capital allocation strategy.

How much capital gain will CMB.TECH (CMBT) record from the Suezmax sales?

CMB.TECH expects a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD from selling the two Suezmax vessels. This gain will be recognized in Q3 2026, based on the net sale price compared with the book values of Brest and Brugge.

When will the sold Suezmax vessels be delivered to their new owner?

The two Suezmax vessels, Brest and Brugge, are scheduled for delivery to their new owner in Q3 2026. The capital gain of about 100.5 million USD from this transaction will also be recognized in the company’s financial results for that quarter.

How does this vessel sale fit CMB.TECH’s strategy?

CMB.TECH’s CEO states that historically strong Suezmax valuations created an opportunity to unlock value. The company plans to deploy the returns according to its capital allocation strategy, investing in continued growth of its diversified maritime group across various shipping and clean-fuel activities.

When will CMB.TECH (CMBT) release its Q2 2026 financial results?

CMB.TECH plans to announce its Q2 2026 financial results on 27 August 2026. This forthcoming release will give investors updated insight into its operating performance and may provide further context on how proceeds from the Suezmax sales will be reflected and potentially redeployed.

What is the size and focus of CMB.TECH’s fleet and business?

CMB.TECH describes itself as a large, diversified maritime group with a combined fleet of about 250 vessels. Its fleet spans dry bulk, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container ships and offshore energy vessels, and it also supplies hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2026

Commission File Number: 001-36810

CMB.TECH NV

De Gerlachekaai 20

2000 Antwerp

Belgium

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of CMB.TECH NV (the “Company”), dated June 29, 2026, announcing that the Company has sold two Suezmax vessels.

The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K, excluding the commentary of Alexander Saverys, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3ASR (File No. 333-289724) that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission effective August 20, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	CMB.TECH NV
	(Registrant)
Dated: June 29, 2026
	By:	/s/ Ludovic Saverys
		Ludovic Saverys
		Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

	PRESS RELEASE
	Monday 29 June 2026 – 08:00 CET
Regulated information

CMB.TECH FLEET UPDATE

ANTWERP, Belgium, 29 June 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 two Suezmaxes, generating a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD.

Euronav

CMB.TECH has sold two Suezmaxes: Brest (2023, 156,851 DWT) and Brugge (2023, 156,851 DWT). This sale will generate a capital gain of approximately 100.5 million USD in Q3 2026, based on the net sale price and book values. The vessels will be delivered to their new owner in Q3 2026.

"Historically strong Suezmax valuations have created an opportunity to unlock value at an attractive point in the cycle. We will deploy those returns in line with our capital allocation strategy and invest in the continued growth of our diversified maritime group.," said Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB.TECH.

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.

Head of Marketing & Communications
Katrien Hennin
Tel: +32 499393470
katrien.hennin@cmb.tech Head of Investor Relations
Joris Daman
Tel: +32 498617111
joris.daman@cmb.tech Page 1 of 2

	PRESS RELEASE
	Monday 29 June 2026 – 08:00 CET
Regulated information

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.

Head of Marketing & Communications	Tel: +32 499393470	Head of Investor Relations	Tel: +32 498617111
Katrien Hennin	katrien.hennin@cmb.tech	Joris Daman	joris.daman@cmb.tech
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