Financial statements

Company financial statements

Statement of comprehensive income

For the financial year ended 31 December 2021

Note 2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Dividend from a subsidiary 41,622 91,319
Gain from liquidation of subsidiary 7 900
Other operating expenses 3 (837) (1,826)
Operating profit 41,685 89,493
Interest income 202 333
Interest expense (30) (30)
Other finance expense (38) (38)
Finance income – net 134 265
Profit before income tax 41,819 89,758
Income tax expense 4
Profit after tax, representing total comprehensive income for the financial year 41,819 89,758

 

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2021

 

Note 2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Subsidiaries 7 1,153,459 1,582,912
Joint venture 8 10,213
Loans receivable from subsidiary 6 4,900 4,900
Total non-current assets 1,168,572 1,587,812
Other receivables 5 111,746 70,124
Loans receivable from subsidiary 6 8,266 3,163
Cash and cash equivalents 9 *- 1
Total current assets 120,012 73,288
Total assets 1,288,584 1,661,100
Share capital 10 3,703 3,703
Share premium 10 704,834 704,834
Contributed surplus 537,112 537,112
Merger reserve (76,657) (76,657)
Share-based payment reserve 4,837 1,859
Treasury shares (12,832) (13,001)
Retained earnings 47,672 5,853
Total shareholders’ equity 1,208,669 1,163,703
Other payables 12 79,915 497,397
Total liabilities 79,915 497,397
Total equity and liabilities 1,288,584 1,661,100

*Amount less than USD 1,000.

Statement of changes in equity

For the financial year ended 31 December 2021

Note Share capital USD’000 Share premium
USD’000
Contributed surplus
USD’000
Merger reserve
USD’000
Treasury shares
USD’000
Share-based payment
reserves
USD’000
Retained earnings
USD’000
Total
USD’000
Balance at 1 January 2021 3,703 704,834 537,112 (76,657) (13,001) 1,859 5,853 1,163,703
Transactions with owners
Equity-settled share-based payment 169 2,978 3,147
Total comprehensive income
Profit after tax, representing total comprehensive income for the financial year 41,819 41,819
Balance at 31 December 2021 3,703 704,834 537,112 (76,657) (12,832) 4,837 47,672 1,208,669

 

Note Share capital USD’000 Share premium
USD’000
Contributed surplus
USD’000
Merger reserve
USD’000
Treasury shares
USD’000
Share-based payment
reserves
USD’000
Retained earnings
USD’000
Total
USD’000
Balance at 1 January 2020 3,703 704,834 537,112 (76,657) (500) 823 14,413 1,183,728
Transactions with owners
Treasury shares acquired (12,641) (12,641)
Equity-settled share-based payment 140 1,036 1,176
Dividends paid 17 (98,318) (98,318)
Total comprehensive income
Profit after tax, representing total comprehensive income for the financial year 89,758 89,758
Balance at 31 December 2020 3,703 704,834 537,112 (76,657) (13,001) 1,859 5,853 1,163,703

 

Statement of cash flows

For the financial year ended 31 December 2021

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the financial year 41,819 89,758
Adjustments for:
– interest income (202) (333)
– gain from liquidation of subsidiary (900)
– dividend income (41,622) (91,319)
Operating cash flows before working capital changes (905) (1,894)
Changes in working capital:
– other receivables 194 (406,265)
– other payables 710 408,158
Net cash used in operating activities (1) (1)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from liquidation of subsidiary 900
Loan to subsidiary (4,900)
Equity investment in joint venture (10,213)
Net cash used in investing activities (14,213)
Cash flows from financing activities  
Amount due to subsidiary 14,213
Net cash from financing activities 14,213
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1) (1)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the financial year 1 2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial year *- 1

*Amount less than USD 1,000.

Significant non-cash transactions

During 2020, USD 98.3 million of dividends payment to shareholder were settled by subsidiaries for and on behalf of the Company.

USD 12.6 million of treasury shares acquired during 2020 were paid by a subsidiary for and on behalf of the Company.

Notes to the financial statements

These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements

 

1. General information

Hafnia Limited (the “Company”), is incorporated and domiciled in Bermuda. The address of its registered office is Washington Mall Phase 2, 4th Floor, Suite 400, 22 Church Street, HM 1189, Hamilton HM EX, Bermuda.

On 16 January 2019, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hafnia Limited (formerly known as BW Tankers Limited), BW Tankers Corporation, merged with Hafnia Tankers Limited (“Hafnia Tankers”), a fellow subsidiary of BW Group Limited (“BW Group”). The merger was effected through a share swap arrangement, where newly issued shares of BW Tankers Limited were exchanged for all outstanding shares of Hafnia Tankers Limited. On 21 January 2019, BW Tankers Corporation was merged with BW Tankers Limited without consideration in a simplified parent and subsidiary merger. BW Tankers Limited, 2.3 the surviving entity, then changed its name to Hafnia Limited.

The principal activity of the Company is that of investment holding.

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors of Hafnia Limited on 30 March 2022.

 

2. Significant accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.

2.2 Changes in accounting policies

Amendments to published standards effective in 2021
The Company has adopted the new standards and amendments to published standards as of 1 January 2021. Changes in the Company’s accounting policies have been made as required, in accordance with the transitional provisions in the respective standards and amendments.

The adoption of these new or amended standards did not result in substantial changes in the Company’s accounting policies and had no material effect on the amounts reported in the financial statements for the current or prior financial years.

 

2.3 Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. It also requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions. Estimates, assumptions and judgements are evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There are no estimates and assumptions which have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

2.4 Revenue and income recognition

Dividend income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

2.5 Investments in subsidiaries

Subsidiary is an entity controlled by the Company. The Company controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has right to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.

Investment in subsidiaries are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses in the Company’s balance sheet. On disposal of such investments, the difference between disposal proceeds and the carrying amounts of the investments are recognised in profit or loss.

2.6 Financial assets

(a) Recognition and initial measurement

Other receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. Other financial assets are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), which are recognised at fair value. Transaction costs for financial assets at FVTPL are recognised immediately as expenses.

 

(b) Classification

The Company classifies its financial assets at amortised cost.

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:

  • it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and
  • its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

They are presented as “Other receivables“ and “Cash and cash equivalents” in the balance sheet.

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

(c)  Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cashflows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Company neither retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset.

 

(d)  Offsetting financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, and the net amount reported in the balance sheet, when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

(e) Impairment

For financial assets measured at amortised cost and contract assets, the Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and recognises an allowance for expected credit loss (ECL) at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit loss if there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. If the credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company recognises an allowance for ECL at an amount equal to 12-month ECL.

Lifetime ECLs are the ECLs that result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. 12-month ECLs are the portion of ECLs that results from default events that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date (or a shorter period if the expected life of the instrument is less than 12 months).

The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Company is exposed to credit risk.
For trade receivables and contract assets, the Company applied the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires the loss allowance to be measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECLs.

The Company applies the general approach to provide for ECLs on all other financial instruments. Under the general approach, the loss allowance is measured at an amount equal to 12-month ECLs at initial recognition.

At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether the credit risk of a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition. When credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, loss allowance is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECLs.

 

Measurement of ECLs

ECLs are probability-weighted estimates of credit losses. Credit losses are measured at the present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Company expects to receive). ECLs are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset.

 

Credit-impaired financial assets

At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost are credit-impaired. A financial asset is ‘credit-impaired’ when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes the following observable data:

  • significant financial difficulty of the debtor;
  • a breach of contract such as a default or being more than 90 days past due;
  • the restructuring of a loan or advance by the Company on terms that the Company would not consider otherwise;
  • it is probable that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or
  • the disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties.

 

Presentation of allowance for ECLs in the balance sheet

Loss allowances for financial assets measured at amortised cost and contract assets are deducted from the gross carrying amount of these assets.

When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating ECLs, the Company considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Company’s historical experience, informed credit assessment and other forward-looking information.

The Company assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if the debtor is under significant financial difficulties, or when there is default or significant delay in payments. The Company considers a financial asset to be in default when the debtor is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Company in full, without recourse by the Company to actions such as realising security (if any is held).

 

2.7 Trade and other payables

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired from suppliers in the ordinary course of business. Trade and other payables are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, and are derecognised when the Company’s obligation has been discharged or cancelled or expired.

 

2.8 Impairment of non-financial assets

For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. If this is the case, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs.

If the recoverable amount of the asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. The difference between the carrying amount and recoverable amount is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss.

An impairment loss for an asset (or CGU) other than goodwill is reversed if, and only if, there has been a change in the estimate of the asset’s (or CGU’s) recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. The carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortisation and depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or CGU) in prior years. A reversal of impairment loss for an asset (or CGU) other than goodwill is recognised in profit or loss.

 

2.9 Fair value estimation of financial assets and liabilities

The carrying amounts of current financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised costs approximate their fair values due to the short term nature of the balances.

 

2.10 Foreign currency translation

(a) Functional and presentation currency

The financial statements are presented in United States Dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. All financial information presented in US dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated

 

(b)  Transactions and balances

Transactions in a currency other than the functional currency (“foreign currency”) are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions, and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the balance sheet date, are recognised in profit or loss.

 

2.11 Cash and cash equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand short-term bank deposits, which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

 

2.12 Share capital

Common shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new equity instruments are taken to equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

 

2.13 Dividend to Company’s shareholders

Interim dividends are recognised in the financial year in which they are declared payable and final dividends are recognised when the dividends are approved for payment by the directors and shareholders respectively.

 

2.14 Financial guarantee contracts

Financial guarantee contracts are accounted for as insurance contracts and treated as contingent liabilities until such time as they become probable that the Company will be required to make a payment under the guarantee. A provision is recognised based on the Company’s estimate of the ultimate cost of settling all claims incurred but unpaid at the balance sheet date. The provision is assessed by reviewing individual claims and tested for adequacy by comparing the amount recognised and the amount that would be required to settle the guarantee contract.

3. Expenses by nature

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Administrative expenses 21 91
Other expenses 816 1,735
Total other operating expenses 837 1,826

 

4. Income taxes

No provision for tax has been made for the year ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 as the Company does not have any income that is subject to income tax based on the tax legislation applicable to the Company.

There is no income, withholding, capital gains or capital transfer taxes payable in Bermuda.

 

5. Other receivables

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Other receivables 
– subsidiary 111,738 70,116
– non-related parties 8 8
Total 111,746 70,124

Other receivables due from subsidiary represent dividends receivable.

The carrying amounts of other receivables approximate their fair values.

Information about the Company’s exposure to credit risk is disclosed in Note 14.

 

6. Loans receivable from subsidiary

Note 2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Loans receivable from subsidiary 13,166 8,063
Analysed as:
– Non-current 4,900 4,900
– Current 8,266 3,163
Total 13,166 8,063

The loans receivable from subsidiary refer to amounts provided to Hafnia Tankers Marshall Islands LLC (“HTMI LLC”) for on-lending to a joint venture company, Vista Shipping Pte. Ltd., for making payments for newbuild instalments and other vessel related expenses.

The non-current loan relates to a loan agreement offered to HTMI LLC and matures on 31 December 2025. It is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum and repayable on the earlier of (i) the maturity date or (ii) repayment from Vista Shipping Pte. Ltd. to HTMI LLC. The carrying value of the loan approximates its fair value as at the balance sheet dates.

The current loan relates to a loan agreement offered to HTMI LLC. It is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum and is repayable on demand.

 

7. Subsidiaries

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Equity investments at cost 657,966 1,076,138
Receivables from subsidiaries 495,493 506,774
1,153,459 1,582,912

The receivables from subsidiaries originated from re-organisation of entities in prior years. Accordingly, these receivables are classified within “Subsidiaries” and are stated at amortised cost. These receivables are unsecured, interest-free, and settlement is at the absolute discretion of the subsidiaries. As the Company does not expect these receivables to be settled within the next 12 months, they have been classified as “non-current”.

Details of the subsidiaries held directly by the Company are as follows:

Name of companies Principal activities Place of incorporation Equity holding 2021 Equity holding 2020
Hafnia Pte. Ltd. Chartering Singapore 100% 100%
Hafnia Tankers LLC Investment Marshall Islands 100%
Hafnia Tankers Marshall Islands LLC Investment Marshall Islands 100% 100%
Hafnia Holding Limited Investment Bermuda 100%
Hafnia Holding II Limited Investment Bermuda 100%

On 25 January 2021, the Certificate of Cancellation of Hafnia Tankers LLC was filed with the Registrar of Corporations in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Impairment assessment

The Company assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment of investments in subsidiaries at each reporting date.

Management has used the fair value less cost to sell approach to determine the recoverable amounts for its investment in subsidiaries. For this purpose, the net assets of the subsidiaries were used and where needed, adjusted to reflect their fair values, and this involves restating the carrying values of the vessels held by subsidiaries to their recoverable amounts based on the value in use approach as described below. Other items within the net assets computation are primarily current monetary items, whose carrying values already approximate their fair values.

Value in use was determined with reference to the future cash flows projections of vessels held by Hafnia Pte. Ltd. And its subsidiaries, discounted at 6.9% (2020: 6.9%). The discount rate takes into account the time value of money and the risks specific to the vessels’ estimated cash flows. Cash flows were projected based on past experiences and actual operating results. Charter rates were included based on actual contractual charter rates and forecast rates upon contract expiry for the remaining useful lives of the vessels.

The projected cash outflows take into account existing and projected vessels’ voyage and operating expenses.

Based on the assessment, no impairment loss (2020: Nil) was recognised in the statement of profit or loss by the Company.

Liquidation of subsidiary

On 25 January 2021, the Certificate of Cancellation of subsidiary, Hafnia Tankers LLC (“HT LLC”) was filed with the Registrar of Corporations in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Prior to liquidation, HT LLC was an intermediate holding company of several subsidiaries; and the Company recorded an investment cost of USD 348,470,000 in HT LLC. The Company also recorded liabilities of USD 407,668,000 owing to HT LLC that arose from re-organisation of group entities in 2020, subsequent to the merger of Hafnia Limited with Hafnia Tankers Limited in January 2019, and another payable of USD 10,524,000 owing to HT LLC. As part of the liquidation procedure, all liabilities owing to HT LLC were forgiven, after the investment cost in HT LLC was written off. The Company considered the net effect of USD 69,722,000 as return on capital and was deducted against investment in subsidiaries. Only the cash proceed of USD 900,000 returned on liquidation of HT LLC was taken to current year’s profit or loss.

The effect of the liquidation is as follows:

USD ‘000
Extinguishment of loan liability owing to HT LLC 407,668
Forgiveness of payables owing to HT LLC 10,524
Equity investment written off (348,470)
Return on capital (69,722)
Cash distribution from HT LLC 900
Net gain liquidation of subsidiary 900

8. Joint venture

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Equity investments at cost 10,213

In July 2021, the Company and Andromeda Shipholdings Ltd (“Andromeda Shipholdings”) entered into a joint venture, H&A Shipping Ltd (“H&A Shipping”) in which the Company has joint control and 50% ownership interest. H&A Shipping is domiciled in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and structured as a separate vehicle in shipowning, Accordingly, the Company has classified its interest in H&A Shipping Ltd as a joint venture. In accordance with the agreement under which H&A Shipping is established, the Company and the other investor in the joint venture have agreed to provide equity in proportion to their interests to finance the newbuild programme.

 

9. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and short-term bank deposits.

Cash and cash equivalents are principally denominated in USD.

10. Share capital and other reserves

Number of Shares Share capital
USD’000
Share premium
USD’000
Total
USD’000
At 1 January 2020, 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2021 370,244,325 3,703 704,834 708,537

 

(a) Authorised share capital

The total authorised number of shares is 600,000,000 (2020: 600,000,000) common shares at par value of USD 0.01 per share.

 

(b) Issued and fully paid share capital

On 8 November 2019, the Company completed a pre-listing private placement (the “Pre-listing Private Placement”) and subsequent listing (the “Listing”) on Oslo Axess, which is a fully regulated marketplace operated by the Oslo Stock Exchange. 27,086,346 new shares were issued, raising net proceeds of USD 72.0 million.

On 25 February 2020, the Company announced its share buy-back program under which the Company may repurchase up to 7,193,407 common shares representing up to 1.9% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares in the Company for a total consideration of up to USD 20.0 million. The Company subsequently repurchased a total of 7,037,407 of its own common shares at an average price of NOK 17.08 per share, amounting to a total consideration of approximately USD 12.6 million.

Following an up-listing application to the Oslo Stock Exchange on 23 April 2020, the Company was subsequently listed on the Oslo Børs and commenced trading of its shares on 30 April 2020.

All issued common shares are fully paid. The newly issued shares rank pari passu with the existing shares.

 

(c) Share premium

The difference between the consideration for common shares issued and their par value is recognised as share premium.

USD 3.0 million of listing fees and expenses were capitalised against share premium upon the Listing in 2019.

 

(d) Contributed surplus

Contributed surplus relates to the amount transferred from share capital account when the par value of each common share was reduced from USD 5 to USD 0.01 per share in 2015. Contributed surplus is distributable, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions as stipulated under the Bermudian Law.

 

(e) Treasury shares

The reserve for the Company’s treasury shares comprises the cost of the Company’s shares held. At 31 December 2021, the Company held 7,086,703 of its own shares (2020: 7,179,946).

 

11. Share-based payment arrangements

(a) Description of share option programme (equity-settled)

The Company operates an equity-settled, share-based compensation plan, under which the entity receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments (share options) in the Company. On 16 January 2019, 1 March 2019, 1 June 2019, 1 August 2019, 25 February 2020 and 8 March 2021, the Company granted share options to key management and senior employees. All options are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. The terms and conditions of the share options granted are as follows.

Grant date Number of instruments in thousands Vesting conditions Expiry of options
Option grant to key management personnel on 16 January 2019 (“Tranche 1”) 1,834 3 years’ service condition from grant date of Tranche 1 16 January 2025
Option Grant to key management personnel on 1 March 2019 (“Tranche 2”) 207 3 years’ service condition from grant date of Tranche 1 16 January 2025
Option Grant to key management personnel on 1 June 2019 (“Tranche 3”) 1,183 3 years’ service condition from grant date of Tranche 1 16 January 2025
Option grant to key management personnel on 1 August 2019 (“Tranche 4”) 207 3 years’ service condition from grant date of Tranche 1 16 January 2025
Option Grant to key management personnel on 25 February 2020 (“LTIP 2020”) 3,432 3 years’ service condition from grant date 25 February 2026
Option Grant to key management personnel on 8 March 2021 (“LTIP 2021”) 3,432 3 years’ service condition from grant date 8 March 2027

The share options become void if the employee rescinds their position before the vesting date.

The fair value of services received in return for share options granted is based on the fair value of the share options granted, measured using the Black-Scholes model.

(b) Measurement of grant date fair values

The following inputs were used in the measurement of the fair values at grant date of the share options.

Share option programme
Tranche 1 Tranche 2 Tranche 3 Tranche 4 LTIP 2020 LTIP 2021
Grant date 16 January 2019 1 March 2019 1 June 2019 1 August 2019 25 February 2020 8 March 2021
Share price (NOK) 24.03 24.17 24.47 24.67 20.57 16.55
Exercise price (NOK) 27.81 27.81 27.81 27.81 23.81 19.16
Time to maturity (years) 4.5 4.4 4.1 4.0 4.5 4.5
Risk free rate 2.54% 2.54% 1.93% 1.78% 1.24% 1.02%
Volatility 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Dividends
Annual tenure risk 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
Share options granted 1,833,958 207,278 1,183,063 207,278 3,431,577 3,431,577
Fair value at grant date (USD) 1,610,382 182,009 976,425 169,317 2,249,146 2,036,068

Volatility has been estimated as a benchmark volatility by considering the historical average share price volatility of a comparable peer group of companies.

12. Other payables

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Other payables  
– related corporations 78,592 496,239
Loan payable to related corporation 1,076 1,045
Accrued operating expenses 247 113
79,915 497,397

The carrying amounts of other payables, principally denominated in United States Dollars, approximate their fair values due to the short period to maturity.

The other payables to related corporations are unsecured, interest-free and are repayable on demand.

The loan payable to a related corporation is unsecured, interest-free and has no fixed terms of repayment.

Information about the Company’s exposure to currency and liquidity risks is included in Note 14.

 

13. Financial guarantee contracts

The Company’s policy is to provide financial guarantees only to the wholly-owned subsidiaries or joint ventures. At 31 December 2021, the Company has issued financial guarantees to certain banks in respect of credit facilities granted to subsidiaries. These bank borrowings amount to USD 1,112.9 million (2020: USD 1,110.5 million) at the balance sheet date.

In addition, the Company and the joint venture partner, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited, have issued a joint financial guarantee to certain banks in respect of credit facilities granted to the joint venture. Bank borrowings provided to the joint venture amounts to USD 141.6 million (2020: USD 152.5 million) at the balance sheet date. Corporate guarantee given will become due and payable on demand if an event of default occurs.

In addition, the Company issued a limited financial guarantee to a bank in respect of the USD 50.0 million (2020: USD 50.0 million) receivables purchase agreement facility granted to the commercial pools.

 

14. Financial risk management

Financial risk factors

The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks. The Company’s overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Company’s financial performance.

The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the objectives and underlying principles of financial risk management for the Company.

(a) Market risk – Currency risk

The Company’s business operations are not exposed to significant foreign exchange risk as it has no significant regular transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

(b) Credit risk

The Company‘s credit risk is primarily attributable to other receivables, loans receivable from subsidiary and cash and cash equivalents. Other receivables are neither past due nor impaired. The maximum exposure is represented by the carrying value of each financial asset on the balance sheet.

The Company has used a general 12-month approach in assessing the credit risk associated with loans receivable from subsidiary.

The Company performs ongoing credit risk assessment of subsidiaries to make sure they have sufficient resources to make settlement of its liability to the Company. In this regard, the Company is of the opinion that the credit risk of default is low.

(c) Liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. The Company maintains sufficient cash for its daily operations via short-term cash deposits at banks and funding from a subsidiary. Unless there is a liquidity need, the Company allows the vessel owning and operating subsidiaries to retain their surplus cash from operations.

The table below analyses non-derivative financial liabilities of the Company into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date on an undiscounted basis.

Less than
1 year
USD’000
At 31 December 2021
Other payables 79,915
At 31 December 2020
Other payables 497,397

 

(d) Capital risk

The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximise shareholders’ value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividends paid, return capital to shareholders, obtain new borrowings or sell assets to reduce borrowings.

The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements for the financial years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020.

 

(e)  Accounting classifications and fair values

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured at fair value and classified by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

(1) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);

(2) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (Level 2); and

(3) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

Carrying amount Fair value
Note Financial assets at amortised cost
USD’000
Total
USD’000
Level 1
USD’000
Level 2
USD’000
Level 3
USD’000
Total
USD’000
At 31 December 2021

Financial assets not measured at fair value

Other receivables 5 8 8
Loans receivable from subsidiary 6 13,166 13,166 13,166 13,166
Cash and cash equivalents 8 *- *-
13,174 13,174

 

Carrying amount Fair value
Note Other financial liabilities
USD’000
Total
USD’000
Level 1
USD’000
Level 2
USD’000
Level 3
USD’000
Total
USD’000
At 31 December 2021

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value

Other payables 12 79,915 79,915
79,915 79,915

*Amount less than USD 1,000.

Carrying amount Fair value
Note Financial assets at amortised cost
USD’000
Total
USD’000
Level 1
USD’000
Level 2
USD’000
Level 3
USD’000
Total
USD’000
At 31 December 2020

Financial assets not measured at fair value

Other receivables 5 8 8
Loans receivable from subsidiary 6 8,063 8,063 8,063 8,063
Cash and cash equivalents 8 1 1
8,072 8,072

 

Carrying amount Fair value
Note Other financial liabilities
USD’000
Total
USD’000
Level 1
USD’000
Level 2
USD’000
Level 3
USD’000
Total
USD’000
At 31 December 2020

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value

Other payables 12 497,397 497,367
497,397 497,397
(f) Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are not subjected to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar arrangements.

15. Holding corporations

The Company’s ultimate and immediate holding corporation is BW Group Limited, incorporated in Bermuda, which is wholly owned by Sohmen family interests.

 

16. Related party transactions

Related party information has been disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements.

 

17. Dividends paid

2021
USD’000
2020
USD’000
Final dividend paid in respect of Q4 2019 of USD 0.0573 per share 21,204
Interim dividend paid in respect of Q1 2020 of USD 0.1062 per share 38,557
Interim dividend paid in respect of Q2 2020 of USD 0.1062 per share 38,557
98,318

The directors have not declared a dividend for the financial year ended 31 December 2021.

The directors declared a dividend of USD 21.2 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2019. Together with the interim dividends paid for Q1 2020 and Q2 2020 of USD 0.1062 per share in both quarters, the total dividend paid in FY 2020 amounted to USD 0.2708 per share or USD 98.3 million.

Under the Bermuda Companies Act, dividends cannot be paid if there are reasonable grounds for believing that (a) the Company is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due; or (b) the realisable value of the Company’s assets would thereby be less than its liabilities.

The Company has acted in accordance with the provisions of the Bermuda Companies Act when declaring dividends.

 

18. New or revised accounting standards and interpretations

A number of new standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2021, and have not been applied in preparing these financial statements. None of these are expected to have a significant effect on the financial statements of the Company.

There are no other IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that are not yet effective that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company.

 

19. Events occurring after balance sheet date

On 16 March 2022, the Company’s shareholdings in the joint venture, H&A Shipping, was sold and transferred to its subsidiary, Hafnia Holding Limited.

 

Fleet List

Handy
TOTAL (11 VESSELS)  
Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
Hafnia Adamello Aug-04 Saiki 40,002 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Bering Apr-15 HMD 39,067 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Green Aug-07 Saiki 39,808 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Magellan May-15 HMD 39,067 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Malacca Jul-15 HMD 39,067 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Rainier Mar-04 Saiki 39,817 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Robson May-04 Saiki 39,819 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Soya Nov-15 HMD 39,067 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Sunda Sep-15 HMD 39,067 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Torres May-16 HMD 39,067 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Victoria Jun-07 Saiki 39,821 Singapore 100%

 

MR

TOTAL (52 VESSELS)

TOTAL (52 VESSELS)  
Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
BW Bobcat Aug-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Cheetah Feb-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Cougar Jan-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Eagle Jul-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Egret Nov-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Falcon Feb-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Hawk Jun-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Jaguar Mar-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Kestrel Aug-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Leopard Jan-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Lioness Jan-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Lynx Nov-13 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Merlin Sep-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Myna Oct-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Osprey Oct-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Panther Jun-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Petrel Jan-16 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Puma Nov-13 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Raven Nov-15 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Swift Jan-16 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Tiger Mar-14 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
BW Wren Mar-16 SPP 49,999 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Andromeda May-11 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Daisy Aug-16 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Ane Nov-15 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Crux Feb-12 GSI 49,999 Denmark 100%
Hafnia Henriette Jun-16 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Kristen Jan-17 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Lene Jul-15 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Lise Sep-16 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Leo Nov-13 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Libra May-13 GSI 49,999 Denmark 100%
Hafnia Lotte Jan-17 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Lupus Apr-12 GSI 49,999 Denmark 100%
Hafnia Mikala May-17 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Nordica Mar-10 Shin Kurushima 49,994 Malta 100%
Hafnia Pegasus Oct-10 GSI 49,999 Denmark 100%
Hafnia Phoenix Jul-13 GSI 49,999 Denmark 100%
Hafnia Taurus Jun-11 GSI 49,999 Malta 100%
Hafnia Andrea Jun-15 HMD 49,999 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Caterina Aug-15 HMD 49,999 Singapore 100%
Clearocean Milano Oct-21 HMD 50,485 Phillippines TC-in3
Clearocean Ginkgo Aug-21 HMD 49,999 Singapore TC-in3
Dee4 Larch Aug-16 Hyundai Vinashin 49,737 Denmark TC-in3
Orient Challenge Jun-17 Hyundai Vinashin 44,995 Singapore TC-in3
Orient Innovation Jul-17 Hyundai Vinashin 49,997 Singapore TC-in3
Beagle Mar-19 JMU 44,995 Panama TC-in3
Boxer Jun-19 JMU 49,852 Singapore TC-in3
Basset Nov-19 JMU 49,875 Singapore TC-in3
Bulldog Feb-20 JMU 49,856 Singapore TC-in3
Yellow Stars Jul-21 HMD 49,999 Marshall Islands 50%5
PS Stars Jan-22 HMD 49,999 Marshall Islands 50%5

 

LR1
TOTAL (33 VESSELS)  
Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
BW Clyde Jun-04 New Century Shipbuilding 73,400 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Columbia Jan-07 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,999 Singapore 100%
BW Danube Mar-07 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,860 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Hudson Jun-07 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,991 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Kallang Jan-17 STX Shipbuilding 69,999 Singapore 100%
BW Kronborg Mar-07 New Century Shipbuilding 74,189 Singapore 100%
BW Lara Aug-04 New Century Shipbuilding 73,495 Singapore 100%
BW Lena Aug-07 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,988 Singapore 100%
BW Nile Aug-17 STX Shipbuilding 74,189 Singapore 100%
BW Orinoco Nov-07 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,998 Singapore 100%
BW Rhine Mar-08 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,996 Singapore 100%
BW Seine May-08 Dalian Shipbuilding 76,580 Singapore 100%
BW Shinano Oct-08 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,998 Singapore 100%
BW Tagus Mar-17 STX Shipbuilding 74,189 Singapore 100%
BW Thames Aug-08 Dalian Shipbuilding 69,999 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Yangtze Jan-09 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,996 Singapore 100%
BW Yarra Jul-17 STX Shipbuilding 74,189 Singapore 100%
BW Zambesi Jan-10 Dalian Shipbuilding 74,995 Singapore 100%
Hafnia Africa May-10 STX Shipbuilding 74,539 Singapore BB-in2
Hafnia Arctic Jan-10 Brodosplit 74,910 Malta BB-in2
Hafnia Asia Jun-10 STX Shipbuilding 74,490 Malta BB-in2
Hafnia Australia May-10 STX Shipbuilding 74,539 Singapore BB-in2
Tectus Jul-09 STX Shipbuilding 74,862 Liberia TC-in3
Sunda Jul-19 Onomichi 79,902 Panama TC-in3
Karimata Aug-19 Onomichi 79,885 Panama TC-in3
Kamome Victoria May-11 Minaminippon 69,998 Panama TC-in3
Peace Victoria Oct-19 Tsubeishi Zhoushan 77,378 Liberia TC-in3
Hafnia Hong Kong Jan-19 GSI 74,999 Malta 50%4
Hafnia Shanghai Jan-19 GSI 74,999 Malta 50%4
Hafnia Guangzhou Jul-19 GSI 74,999 Malta 50%4
Hafnia Shenzhen Aug-20 GSI 74,999 Singapore 50%4
Hafnia Nanjing Jan-21 GSI 74,999 Singapore 50%4
Hafnia Beijing Oct-19 GSI 74,999 Malta 50%4
LR2
TTOTAL (6 VESSELS)  
Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
Hafnia Despina Jan-19 Daehan 115,000 Singapore 100%
BW Galatea Mar-19 Daehan 115,000 Singapore 100%
BW Larissa Apr-19 Daehan 115,000 Singapore 100%
BW Neso Jul-19 Daehan 115,000 Singapore 100%
BW Thalassa Sep-19 Daehan 115,000 Singapore 100%
BW Triton Oct-19 Daehan 115,000 Singapore 100%

 

Newbuild
TTOTAL (4 NEWBUILDS)    
Name Mtb-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Capacity (dwt) Ownership (%)
Hafnia Languedoc Jan-23 GSI 110,000 Malta 50%4
Hafnia Loire Mar-23 GSI 110,000 Malta 50%4
Hull 20110035 Jul-23 GSI 110,000 Malta 50%4
Hull 20110036 Oct-23 GSI 110,000 Malta 50%4

 

Acquired fleet

The following tables show the 44 modern vessels Hafnia has acquired as part of the CTI and Scorpio Transactions

 

Chemical – Handy

Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
Navig8 Almandine Feb-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Amber Feb-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Amethyst Mar-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Ametrine Apr-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Aventurine Apr-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Andesine May-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Aronaldo Jun-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Aquamarine Jun-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Axinite Jul-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Amessi Jul-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Azotic Sep-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Amazonite May-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Ammolite Aug-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Adamite Sep-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Aragonite Oct-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Azurite Aug-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Alabaster Nov-15 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Navig8 Achoroite Jan-16 HMD 38,506 Marshall Islands BB-in2
TOTAL (18 VESSELS)

Chemical – Stainless

Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
Hafnia Sirius Jun-16 Kitanihon 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Sky Aug-16 Kitanihon 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Spark Oct-16 Kitanihon 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Stellar Oct-16 Kitanihon 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Saiph Jan-17 Kitanihon 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Sceptrum May-17 Kitanihon 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Spica May-17 Fukuoka 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Sol Aug-17 Fukuoka 25,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
TOTAL (8 VESSELS)

 

Chemical – MR

Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
Hafnia Turquoise Apr-16 STX Shipbuilding 49,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Topaz Jul-16 STX Shipbuilding 49,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Tourmaline Oct-16 STX Shipbuilding 49,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Tanzanite Nov-16 STX Shipbuilding 49,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Viridian Dec-15 Wilmar 49,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
Hafnia Violette Mar-16 Wilmar 49,000 Marshall Islands BB-in2
TOTAL (6 VESSELS)

 

LR1

Name Mth-Year built Shipyard Capacity (dwt) Flag Ownership (%)
Hafnia Excellence May-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,613 Singapore BB-in2
Hafnia Excelsior Jan-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,665 Singapore BB-in2
Hafnia Executive May-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,431 Singapore BB-in2
Hafnia Prestige Nov-16 SPP 74,997 Singapore BBB-in2
Hafnia Pride Jul-16 SPP 74,997 Singapore BB-in2
Hafnia Providence Aug-16 SPP 74,997 Singapore BB-in2
Hafnia Exceed Feb-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,665 Singapore BB-in2, 6
Hafnia Excel Nov-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,547 Singapore BB-in2, 6
Hafnia Expedite Jan-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,634 Singapore BB-in2, 6
Hafnia Experience Mar-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,670 Singapore BB-in2, 6
Hafnia Express May-16 STX Shipbuilding 74,663 Singapore BB-in2, 6
Hafnia Precision Oct-16 SPP 74,997 Singapore BB-in2, 6
TOTAL (12 VESSELS)

1 As at 30 March 2022
2 Bareboat charter-in
3 Time charter-in
4 Owned through the joint venture, Vista Shipping
5 Owned through the joint venture, H&A Shipping
6 These vessels have not been delivered as at 30 March 2022

Glossary list

 

Term Definition
Bareboat Charter An arrangement where charterer has possession and control of the vessel, including the right to appoint the crew
Bermuda Companies Act The Companies Act 1981, as amended, of Bermuda
Bunkers Fuel used on vessels to run its engines
BW Group BW Group Limited
BW Tankers BW Tankers Limited
Coating Coatings applied to prodct tanker tanks, allowing the vessel to load refined oil products
Commercial Management An arrangement to manage a vessel’s commercial operation on behalf of the shipowner
Corporate Governance Code The Norwegian Code of Practice for Corporate Governance last updated 14 October 2021
CTI Chemical Tankers, Inc
Demurrage A charge payble to the shipowner by the charterer of a vessel upon failure in discharging the vessel within the time agreed
Dwt Deadweight ton, a measure of the carrying capacity of a vessel
ESG Environmental, Social and Governance
EUR The lawful currency of the participating member states in the European Union
Hafnia Hafnia Limited
Hafnia Tankers Hafnia Tankers Limited
Handy Handy size, class of product tankers with cargo carrying capacity between 25,000 dwt and 39,999 dwt
Handy Pool Handy pool for Handy vessels (one of four commercial tanker pools the Group operates as a pool manager for)
HSEQ Health, safety, environment and quality
IASB International Accounting Standards Board
ICBCL ICBC Financial Leasing Co, Ltd
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union
IMO International Maritime Organisation
ISM Code International Safety Management Code
KPI Key Performance Indicator, a performance measure that evaluates an organisation’s progress towards its long-term goals
KPMG KPMG Singapore LLP
LNG Liquefied Natural Gas carriers
Loan-to-value (LTV) A leverage ratio, measured by borrowings on vessels (net of cash) divided by fair market value of the vessels
LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas carriers
LR Pool The LR pool for LR1 and LR2 vessels (one of four commercial tanker pools the Group operates as a pool manager for)
LR1 Long Range I, class of product tanker with cargo carrying capacity between 55,000 dwt and 84,999 dwt
LR2 Long Range II, class of product tanker with cargo carrying capacity between 85,000 dwt and 124,999 dwt
LTIP The long-term incentive plan established by the Board of Directors
MR Medium range, class of product tankers with cargo carrying capacity between 40,000 dwt and 54,999 dwt
MR Pool MR pool for MR vessels (one of four commercial tanker pools the Group operates as a pool manager for)
MT Metric ton
NOK Norwegian kroner, the lawful currency of Norway
Oaktree Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Oaktree is a global asset manager specializing in alternative investments
OPEC Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Oslo Stock Exchange Oslo Børs, a stock exchange operated by a Norwegian stock exchange being part of Euronext and operated by Oslo Børs ASA
P&I Club Protection & Indemnity club
Pool or Pools Specialised Pool, Handy Pool, MR Pool and LR Pool, collectively
Scorpio Scorpio Tankers Inc
SGD Singapore Dollar, the lawful currency of Singapore
Specialised Specialised, product tankers with cargo carrying capacity below 20,000 dwt
Specialised Pool Specialised pool for specialised vessels (one of four commercial tanker pools the Group operates as a pool manager for)
Time Charter An arrangement where charterer undertakes to hiring of a vessel for a stated period of time but the shipowner is responsible for crewing the vessel
Tonne-mile A measure of one tonne of freight moved over a distance of one mile
USD The lawful currency of the United States

 

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