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Annual report
2021

Group  —  Key figures

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 4

Key figures – consolidated 
accounts

INCOME STATEMENT

Total	income

Operating	profit	before	amortisation	and	impairment	(EBITDA)

Operating	profit

Profit/(loss)	before	tax

Net	profit/(loss)

Net	profit/(loss)	after	non-controlling	interests

BALANCE SHEET

Non	current	assets

Current	assets

Equity

Interest-bearing	debt

Total	assets

KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES

Cash	flow	from	operation	(1)

Liquid	funds	at	31	December	(2)

Liquidy	ratio	(3)

Equity	ratio	(4)

YIELD

Return	on	equity	(5)

KEY FIGURES PER SHARE

Earnings	per	share	(6)

Operating	profit	before	amortisation	and	impairment	(EBITDA)	per	share	(7)

Average	number	of	shares	outstanding

Dividend	per	share	paid	during	the	year

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

 874 

 141 

 73 

 66 

 53 

 72 

 2 702 

 746 

 2 230 

 642 

 812 

 138 

 60 

 205 

 178 

 117 

 2 736 

 751 

 2 265 

 657 

 850 

 149 

 78 

 144 

 130 

 114 

 2 638 

 655 

 2 082 

 675 

 871 

 78 

 36 

 (86)

 (75)

 (69)

 2 467 

 612 

 2 017 

 533 

 793 

 198 

 176 

 253 

 (2)

 (64)

 2 637 

 636 

 2 188 

 601 

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

USD	mill

 3 448 

 3 488 

 3 293 

 3 079 

 3 273 

USD	mill

USD	mill

%

%

 122 

 366 

0.9

65%

 194 

 393 

1.3

65%

 98 

 255 

 1.2 

63%

 62 

 227 

 1.1 

66%

 70 

 268 

 1.4 

67%

4%

6%

6%

(4%)

(3%)

USD

USD

 1.63 

 3.16 

 2.63 

 3.10 

 2.46 

 3.24 

 (1.48) 

 1.68 

 (1.38) 

 4.26 

Thousand

 44 580 

 44 580 

 45 948 

 46 404 

 46 404 

NOK

8.00

2.00

5.00

5.50

5.00

Definition
(1)	 Net	cash	flow	from	operating	activities	
(2)		Cash,	bank	deposits	and	current	financial	investments	
(3)		Current	assets	divided	by	current	liabilities	
(4)		Equity	in	percent	of	total	assets	
(5)		Profit	after	tax	divided	by	average	equity	
(6)		Profit	for	the	period	after	non-controlling	interests,	divided	by	average	number	of	shares	
					 Earnings	per	share	taking	into	consideration	the	number	of	shares	reduced	for	own	shares	
(7)		Operating	profit	for	the	period	adjusted	for	depreciation	and	impairments	of	assets,	divided	by	average	number	of	shares	outstanding	

Total income
(USD mill)*

Operating profit
(USD mill)*

4
7
8

2
1
8

0
5
8

1
7
8

3
9
7

3
7

0
6

8
7

6
3

6
7
1

3
5

Net profit
(USD mill)

8
7
1

0
3
1

Net profit after 
non-controlling interest 
(USD mill)

7
1
1

4
1
1

2
7

2
-

5
7
-

9
6
-

4
6
-

 2021    

 2020    

 2019    

 2018    

 2017       

Group  —  Key figures

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 5

Wilhelmsen in brief

Our	ambition	is	to	shape	the	maritime	industry.

Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group 
providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew 
and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to 
shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations 
in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and 
inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, we take 
innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.

MARITIME SERVICES
Our	ambition	is	to	be	the	leading	provider	
of	products	and	services	for	the	global	
merchant	fleet	–	driving	sustainable	
transformation	of	our	industry.

NEW ENERGY
Our	ambition	is	to	drive	energy	
infrastructure	transformation	and
maritime	decarbonisation.

STRATEGIC HOLDINGS 
AND INVESTMENTS
Our	ambition	is	to	achieve	capital	growth	
through	our	global	footprint,	legacy	holdings	
and	leading	industrial	partnerships.

Share of total income 
Year 2021

Share of total income 
Year 2021

Share of total income 
Year 2021

2%

64%

35%

Share of total assets
As per 31.12.2021

Share of total assets
As per 31.12.2021

Share of total assets
As per 31.12.2021

25%

22%

53%

•	 Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA	(37.8%)
•	 Treasure	ASA	(74.8%)
	 –		Hyundai	Glovis	(11%)
•	 WilNor	Governmental	Services	(87.8%)
•	 Financial	investments
•	 Holding	activities

•	 Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service
	 –		Marine	Products
	 –		Ships	Agency
	 –		Chemicals
	 –		Global	Business	Services
•	 Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management
•	 Wilhelmsen	Insurance	Services

•	 NorSea	Group	(75.2%)
•	 NorSea	Wind	(87.6%)
•	 Edda	Wind	ASA	(25.7%)
•	 Topeka
•	 Massterly	(50%)
•  Raa Labs
•	 Dolittle	(46%)
•	 Ivaldi	(10%)
•	 Loke	Marine	Minerals	(18%)

Direct	or	indirect	ownership	in	brackets	when	not	fully	owned.

OUR STRATEGIC ESG TOPICS

Strategic topics

Strategic ambition

Decarbonisation	and	green	growth

Shape	the	maritime	industry’s	transition	towards	net	zero	emissions	and	capitalize	on	green	growth.

Health	and	safety

Equality	and	diversity

Have	an	engaging	and	safe	workplace	with	no	harm	to	people.

Have	a	culture	where	each	employee	is	valued	for	their	contribution.

Compliance	and	value	chain	management

Be	a	responsible,	trusted	and	compliant	value	chain	partner.

Content

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 6

Content

1 – Group CEO’s statement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anniversary and crossroads  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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010

2 – Directors’ report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main development and strategic direction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial results  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business segments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	 Maritime	Services
	 New	Energy
	 Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments
Risk review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health, safety and working environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organisation and people development  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate governance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sustainability  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allocation of profit, dividend and share buy back  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Accounts and notes – group  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA group  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income statement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Balance sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash flow statement   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General accounting principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 – Accounts and notes – parent company   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA parent company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income statement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Balance sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash flow statement   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auditor’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Responsibility statement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 – Corporate structure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group main structure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Strategic Holdings and Investments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Maritime Services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Energy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 7

Group  —  Group CEO’s statement

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 8

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Group	CEO’s	
statement

Group  —  Group CEO’s statement

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 9

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 10

Anniversary and
crossroads 

2021	saw	many	highlights	for	the	group.	The	year	further	
positioned	Wilhelmsen	well	for	the	future	and	a	world	that	is	
increasingly	demanding	clean	energy	and	sustainable	maritime	
solutions.	As	you	will	read	later,	we	can’t	do	it	alone.

OUR EMPLOYEES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE 
While we celebrated 160 years in business, the Wilhelmsen 
group had yet another calendar year full of events. COVID-19 
continued to be a major influence in 2021, but there were 
also inflationary concerns, supply chain issues and ongoing 
geopolitical tensions. The fight for talent and pressure on wages 
were additional challenges we continue to face. 

Despite the many challenges, we also saw a solid uptick in 
global shipping activities leading to an 8% income increase for 
the group. This is thanks to several thousand dedicated people 
in the Wilhelmsen group working across the largest maritime 
network in the world including some 10 000 seafarers. Our 
strong results can be dedicated to our hard working and 
resilient employees, and to our loyal customers. Thank you! 

THE GREEN CHALLENGE 
In addition to solid financial results, we continued to build for 
the future. Our internal company structure was redesigned, 
most notably with the establishment of our New Energy 
segment and the USD 500 million investment ambition within 
renewable energy and decarbonisation. We have also decided 
to have a net zero carbon footprint from our own operations 
before 2030. 

Our extensive maritime offshore experience and 
infrastructure, combined with our ambitions and ability to 
facilitate innovative partnerships, is our recipe for exploring 
opportunities related to the green shift. 

While we see great business potential related to green 
opportunities, we stand at a crossroads. Customers want to 
explore new energy solutions, but struggle to make the big step, 
as there are still too many uncertainties related to both the 
availability and price of renewable energy. Wilhelmsen would 
like to explore new technological solutions but are challenged 
with a slow-moving or complete lack of regulatory environment. 
Who should make the first move? With the “code red for 
humanity” report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate 
Change, we all know that we need to step up to significantly 
reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are threatening our 

common future. We are ready to make the necessary steps, 
but are dependent on banks supporting us, customers willing 
to take the risk, authorities paving the way for new energy 
solutions and a safe environment for businesses taking action. 

IF I WERE 25 YEARS OLD 
If I was fresh out of university now, I would consider my career 
path carefully, and my values would play an important factor 
in my plans. Attracting not only newly educated talent, but 
seasoned professionals will demand a sound and transparent 
company profile. People want to work for companies that make 
a difference, that dare to challenge and prove that things can 
always get better. Although I am biased, I think Wilhelmsen is 
such a place, and we are demonstrating it by how we act. In this 
report and our ESG report especially, you can read about the big 
and small efforts we are making to decarbonise the maritime 
industry through zero emission vessels to 3D printed spare 
parts produced locally on demand, just to name two examples. 
You will also read about how we spend time and resources in 
ensuring our employees continue to build their competencies 
and experience. 

I am immensely proud of our company, and our people who 
kept everything running regardless of the obvious challenges. 

2022 and onwards will be interesting and exciting. I am curious 
to know how fast we can make the necessary steps towards 
a greener future and ensure long term profitability for our 
shareholders. I am confident we will keep making sustainable 
choices and continue to be driven forward by our people 
and culture. 

*Writing my CEO letter at the beginning of February 2022, as 
we prepare for the launch of this report in March, the world is 
very different and much darker place. The awful situation in 
Ukraine is producing unwanted and unforeseen humanitarian, 
geopolitical and economic issues. We are all affected. For the 
group, our practical support for our Ukrainian colleagues at sea 
and onshore is unwavering, and I speak on behalf of everyone 
at Wilhelmsen in sending our sympathies to everyone impacted 
by the conflict in the region.

Group  —  Group CEO’s statementWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 11

Thomas Wilhelmsen, 
group CEO

Group  —  Group CEO’s statementGroup  —  Director’s report

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 12

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Director’s	
report

Group  —  Director’s report

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 13

Gender diversity 
Currently females represent 36% of our land-based work force and 22% 

of senior management positions. The Wilhelmsen group’s target is to have 

at least 40% of each gender in senior management positions by 2030. 

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 14

Directors’ report 
for 2021

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA

Highlights for 2021

•  New group structure focusing on Maritime Services, New Energy, and  

Strategic Holdings and Investments.

•  Enabling safe and consistent operations during an ongoing pandemic.
•  Public listing of Edda Wind ASA.
•  Increased operating income and profit.
•  Increased net profit from joint ventures and associates.
•  Paid dividend of NOK 8.00 per share.
•  26% shareholder return.

MAIN DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group (Wilhelmsen or group) 
is an industrial holding company within the maritime industry. 
The group’s activities are carried out through fully and partly 
owned entities, most of which are among the market leaders 
within their segments. Wilhelmsen’s ambition is to develop 
companies within maritime services, shipping, logistics, 
renewables, and related infrastructure through active ownership.

Guided by its vision of shaping the maritime industry, 
Wilhelmsen has in 2021 continued the work to support 
transition to a more sustainable future. This includes projects 
and new investments within energy transition and the 
decarbonisation of shipping.

Wilhelmsen also continued to deliver return to its shareholders, 
with an increase in operating result, net profit, share price, and 
dividend payment for the year.

In 2021, the global economy rebounded while large parts of the 
world were still in partial lockdown due to the pandemic. This 
created a strain on global supply chains as well as inflationary 
pressure. The Wilhelmsen operating companies benefitted from 
the increase in economic activities, but the ongoing pandemic 
also continued to affect the group’s operation. Most office staff 
were required to work from home during large parts of the year, 
and the situation related to crew changes remained challenging. 
The board would once again like to thank all crew and onshore 
employees for their extraordinary efforts during the pandemic.

In 2021, Wilhelmsen re-designed the portfolio to intensify the 
growth of maritime service and increase the focus on renewable 
energy and decarbonisation. In addition to accelerating the 
transition of existing businesses, Wilhelmsen decided to invest 
in new businesses related to the renewable sector. A new 
business segment named New Energy was established, including 

among others, the ongoing transformation of NorSea Group, 
offshore wind activities, and activities within autonomous 
shipping and decarbonisation solutions.

Wilhelmsen is now organised around three distinct 
business segments:
• Maritime Services.
• New Energy.
• Strategic Holdings and Investments.

Maritime Services deliver value creating solutions to the global 
merchant fleet, focusing on Marine Products, Ships Agency, and 
Ship Management. In 2021, Wilhelmsen further expanded its 
range of products and services, including specialist lubrications 
and segment specific vessel management. Supporting the 
shipping industry during the pandemic continued as a focus 
area, including crew changes. Total income for Maritime 
Services was up for the year, while EBITDA was stable.

The formation of the New Energy segment brings together 
several Wilhelmsen companies, joint ventures, and partner- 
ships with unique competencies which complement each 
other. Focus is on creating new opportunities and partnerships 
in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine 
digitalisation. In 2021, the group made further initiatives 
related to offshore wind licensing, marine minerals, and 
hydrogen vessels. Following further investment in Edda Wind 
ASA, the company completed a public listing in December. 
Total income and EBITDA for New Energy were 
up for the year.

The two main assets of the Strategic Holdings and Investments 
segment are the shareholdings in Wallenius Wilhelmsen 
ASA, and the shareholding in Hyundai Glovis which is owned 
through Treasure ASA. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA had a 
positive development during the year, with a strong increase in 
both net profit and market value. For Hyundai Glovis, the share 
price and market value was down for the year.

The Wilhelmsen group maintained a strong equity base 
throughout 2021. By the end of the year, the equity ratio based 
on book values was 65% and equity attributable to equity 
holders of the company exceeded USD 2 billion.

Liquidity also remained strong. Cash and cash equivalents 
totalled USD 231 million by end of the year, with total liquidity 
increasing to USD 1 054 million if including all financial assets. 
The main loan facility in Maritime Service is maturing in 2022 

Group  —  Director’s reportThe board of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 15

From top left:
Carl E Steen (chair)
Morten Borge
Rebekka Glasser Herlofsen
Ulrika Laurin
Trond Westlie

and the main loan facility in New Energy matures in 2023. 
A refinancing process has been initiated for both.

Wilhelmsen’s goal is to provide shareholders with a high 
return over time through a combination of rising value for the 
company’s shares and payment of dividend. To strengthen the 
alignment of the senior executives’ and shareholders’ long-term 
interests, the long-term incentive scheme for senior executives 
is based on an increase in value adjusted equity above certain 
thresholds and other long term strategic targets.

and responsible player in the industry and society. In 2021, 
ethics and anti-corruption, health, safety and wellness, 
cyber security, business offering and model innovation, 
decarbonisation of shipping and maritime services, renewable 
energy transition, and reducing marine litter and pollution 
received particular attention.

In 2022, Wilhelmsen will continue to develop the group to the 
benefit of customers, shareholders, and the wider society, building 
on a more than 160-year history of shaping the maritime industry. 

The Wilhelmsen share price reflected a general positive market 
sentiment, ending the year with a strong gain. In 2021, total 
weighted return including share price development and paid 
dividend was 26.4%, based on a total return of 27.2% for the 
WWI share and a total return of 23.8% for the WWIB share. 

FINANCIAL RESULTS
Income statement

Wilhelmsen group
(USD mill)

Wilhelmsen has an objective of consistent yearly dividend paid 
twice annually. A first dividend of NOK 5.00 per share was paid in 
May, and a second dividend of NOK 3.00 per share was paid in 
December. The first dividend included NOK 2.00 in extraordinary 
dividend to compensate for the reduced dividend payout in 2020.

Total income

of which operating revenue
of which gain on sale of assets

EBITDA
Operating profit/EBIT

In September, Wilhelmsen reduced the share capital through 
cancellation of 537 092 own Class A shares and 1 286 732 own 
Class B shares. After the capital reduction, the company has 
44 580 000 shares divided into 34 000 000 Class A shares and 
10 580 000 Class B shares.

The board believes sound corporate governance is the 
foundation for profitable growth and a healthy company 
culture. Good governance contributes to reduced risk 
and creates value over time for shareholders and other 
stakeholders. The board is committed to a sustainable strategy 
which is a vital prerequisite for Wilhelmsen to be a profitable 

Share of profit/(loss) from associates
Change in fair value financial assets
Other financial income/(expenses)

Profit before tax/EBT
Tax income/(expenses)

Profit for the period
Profit to equity holders of the company

EPS (USD)

Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income equity holders of the company

Equity ratio

2021

2020

874
873
2

141
73

101
(107)
(1)

66
(13)

53
72

812
807
5

138
60

(50)
192
2

205
(27)

178
117

1.63

2.63

(35)
17
41

23
200
141

65% 65%

Group  —  Director’s reportWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 16

Total income for Wilhelmsen was USD 874 million in 2021, up 
8% from 2020. Income was up for both Maritime Services and 
New Energy. 

Cash flow from operating activities was USD 122 million in 2021. 
This compares with a net EBITDA and tax expense of USD 
128 million.

Group EBITDA came in at USD 141 million for the year, up 2%. 

Maritime Services EBITDA was USD 89 million in 2021, 
unchanged from 2020. A general increase in most shipping 
activities had a positive impact on both Marine Products and 
Ships Agency, while contribution from Ship Management and 
non-marine products were down.

Cash flow from investing activities was negative with USD 53 
million, mainly related to the New Energy segment including 
the increased shareholding in Edda Wind ASA. 

Cash flow from financing activities was negative with USD 
106 million in 2021. This included an increase in dividend 
payments, partly compensating for a low payout in 2020.

New Energy EBITDA was USD 60 million for the year, up 10%. 
The increase followed improved contribution from both NorSea 
Group and NorSea Wind.

Liquid assets
(USD mill)

The Strategic Holdings and Investments segment had a 
negative EBITDA of USD 8 million. 

Share of profit from associates was USD 101 million for the 
year, compared with a loss of USD 50 million one year earlier. 
The improvement was due to a strong recovery in the financial 
performance of Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA.

Cash and cash equivalents

of which Maritime Services
of which New Energy
of which Strategic Holdings and Investments

Current financial investments
Financial assets to fair value
of which Hyundai Glovis
of which other financial assets

Total

2021

2020

231
174
7
50
135
688
583
105

269
174
12
82
124
801
699
103

1 054 1 194

Change in fair value financial assets was negative with USD 
107 million for the year. This followed lower value of the 
investment in Hyundai Glovis.

Other financials were a net expense of USD 1 million in 2021, 
with gain on current financial investments and dividend 
income offsetting interest expenses.

Tax was included with an expense of USD 13 million, mainly 
related to Maritime Services.

By the end of 2021, the group had liquid financial assets of 
USD 1 054 million. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, 
this included current financial investments and non-current 
financial assets reported as financial assets to fair value.

The parent company carries out active financial asset 
management of part of the group’s liquidity. The current 
financial investment portfolio includes listed equities and 
investment grade bonds. The value of the portfolio amounted 
to USD 135 million at the end of 2021.

Net profit to equity holders of the company was USD 72 million 
in 2021, down from USD 117 million in 2020. 

Other comprehensive income was negative with USD 35 
million, resulting in a total comprehensive income to equity 
holders of the company of USD 41 million for the year.

The group’s investments classified as financial assets to fair 
value had a combined value of USD 688 million by the end 
of the year. The largest investment was the 11% shareholding 
in Hyundai Glovis held by Treasure ASA, valued at USD 
583 million.

Cash flow, liquidity, and debt

Cash flow
(USD mill)

Cash and cash equivalents at 01.01

From operating activities

of which Maritime Services
of which New Energy
other operating

From investing activities

From financing activities

of which dividend and buy back parent
of which net debt repayment (including leasing)
other financing

Net cash flow

Cash and cash equivalents at 31.12

Interest-bearing debt (including leasing)
(USD mill)

Maritime Services
New Energy
Strategic Holdings and Investments
Elimination

Total

2021

2020

232
349
62
0

245
395
20
(2)

642

657

The main group companies fund their investments and 
operations on a standalone basis, with no recourse to the parent 
company. The primary funding source is the commercial bank 
loan market.

By end of 2021, the group’s total interest-bearing debt including 
leasing debt was USD 642 million. Debt was down in New 
Energy partly due to FX effect from converting NOK debt into 
USD, while debt was up in Strategic Holdings and Investment 
partly due to a new lease arrangement for the corporate 
head office.

2021

2020

269

153

122
77
63
(18)

194
128
70
(5)

(53)

41

(106)
(42)
(31)
(33)

(119)
(9)
(59)
(51)

(37)

115

231

269

The group had cash and cash equivalents of USD 231 million 
by the end 2021, down from USD 269 million by the end of 
2020. Cash flow from operating activities was down from 
a strong 2020, while investments and dividend payments 
were up.

Going concern assumption
Pursuant to section 3-3a and section 4-5 of the Norwegian 
Accounting Act, it is confirmed that the annual accounts have 
been prepared under the assumption that the enterprise is a 
going concern and that the conditions are present.

Group  —  Director’s reportMARITIME SERVICES
This includes Ships Service, Ship Management, and other 
activities reported under the Maritime Services segment.

Maritime Services
(USD mill)

Total income

of which Ships Service
of which Ship Management
other/eliminations

EBITDA

EBITDA margin

Operating profit/EBIT

EBIT margin

Share of profit from associates
Other financial income/(expenses)
Tax income/(expense)

Profit

Profit margin

Non controlling interest
Profit to equity holders of the company

2021 2020*

557
502
55
0

533
484
48
1

89
16%

89
17%

62
11%

52
10%

5
(19)
(10)

38
7%

0
38

2
(14)
(19)

20
4%

0
19

*	Restated	figures	for	2020	due	to	new	segment	reporting

Total income for Maritime Services was USD 557 million in 
2021, up 5% from 2020. Income was up for both Ships Service 
and Ship Management.

EBITDA for the year was USD 89 million, the same as the 
previous year. The Maritime Services EBITDA margin was 16% 
in 2021, down from 17%.

Share of profit from associates was USD 5 million, up from USD 
2 million. Share of profit from associates increased in both 
Ships Service and Ship Management.

Other financial income/(expenses) for Maritime Services 
amounted to an expense of USD 19 million, including a USD 12 
million loss on currency and financial instruments.

Tax was an expense of USD 10 million. 

Profit to equity holders of the company was USD 38 million in 
2021, up from USD 19 million the previous year.

Maritime Services

•  Wilhelmsen Ships Service 

–  Marine Products 
–  Ships Agency 
–  Chemicals 
–  Global Business Services
•  Wilhelmsen Ship  Management
•  Wilhelmsen Insurance Services

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 17

Total income from Ships Service was USD 502 million in 2021, 
up 4% from the previous year. A general increase in most 
shipping activities lifted total income for both Marine Products 
and Ships Agency. Cruise activities also improved but remained 
below pre-pandemic levels. Sale of non-marine products was 
down from a strong 2020.

EBITDA was also up for the year, supported by the increase in 
total income.

Ship Management
Wilhelmsen Ship Management provides full technical 
management, crewing and related services for all major 
vessel types. Wilhelmsen Ship Management is fully owned 
by Wilhelmsen.

Total income for Ship Management was USD 55 million in 
2021. This was up 15% from 2020 when compared with the 
restated income reflecting the new segment reporting. 
The increase in income followed further growth in 
vessels on technical management, including one reported 
on a gross revenue basis, while income from layup 
management was down.

EBITDA was down for the year, but this was more than 
compensated for through an increase in share of profit from 
associates.

Other activities
This includes Wilhelmsen Insurance Services ( fully owned by 
Wilhelmsen) and certain other activities reported under the 
Maritime Services segment.

Total income for Insurance Services was USD 3 million for the 
year, up 7%, while EBITDA was stable.

NEW ENERGY
This includes NorSea Group, Edda Wind ASA, and other 
activities reported under the New Energy segment.

New Energy
(USD mill)

Total income

of which NorSea Group
other/eliminations

EBITDA

EBITDA margin

Operating profit/EBIT

EBIT margin

Share of profit from associates
Other financial income/(expenses)
Tax income/(expense)

Profit

Profit margin

Non controlling interest
Profit to equity holders of the company

2021 2020*

310
270
40

277
248
29

60
19%

55
20%

24
8%

10
(18)
(3)

14
5%

7
8

20
7%

12
(17)
(3)

10
4%

3
7

Ships Service
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is a global provider of standardised 
product brands and service solutions to the maritime industry, 
focusing on Marine Products and Ships Agency. Wilhelmsen 
Ships Service is fully owned by Wilhelmsen.

*	Restated	figures	for	2020	due	to	new	segment	reporting

Total income for New Energy was USD 310 million in 2021, up 
12% from 2020. Income was up for most activities.

EBITDA came in at USD 60 million, up 10%. The EBITDA 
margin was 19%, a small reduction from the previous year.

Group  —  Director’s report 
Share of profit from associates was USD 10 million, down from 
last year which was lifted by a sales gain.

Dolittle AS (owned 46%) and certain other activities reported 
under the New Energy segment.

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 18

Net financial items were an expense of USD 18 million, and tax 
was an expense of USD 3 million.

Profit to equity holders of the company was USD 8 million for 
the year, up from USD 7 million in 2020.

New Energy

•  NorSea Group (owned 75.2%)

•  NorSea Wind (87.6%)

•  Edda Wind ASA (owned 25.7%)

•  Topeka

•  Massterly (owned 50%)

•  Raa Labs

•  Dolittle (owned 46%)

•  Ivaldi (owned 10%)

•  Loke Marine Minerals (owned 18%)

NorSea Group AS
NorSea Group provides supply bases and integrated logistics 
solutions to the offshore industry. Wilhelmsen owns 75.2% of 
NorSea Group.

Total income for NorSea Group was USD 270 million in 2021, up 
9% from 2020. The increase followed a general higher activity 
level in most operations, including related 
to offshore wind.

EBITDA was also up for the year, but less than income due to a 
combination of restructuring cost related to a business unit and 
ramp up cost related to new business development.

Share of profit from joint ventures and associates in NorSea 
Group was USD 11 million.

Edda Wind ASA
Edda Wind ASA provides service to the global offshore 
wind industry and is listed on Oslo Børs. Wilhelmsen owns 
25.7% of the company, which is reported as associate in 
Wilhelmsen’s accounts.

In 2020, Wilhelmsen acquired 25% of Østensjø Group’s offshore 
wind company, Edda Wind, with option to buy another 25%. 
The option was exercised in the first quarter of 2021, increasing 
the Wilhelmsen ownership to 50%.

In the fourth quarter, Edda Wind ASA launched an initial 
public offering (IPO). Following completion of the IPO, 
Wilhelmsen owned 16.5 million shares in Edda Wind ASA, 
representing 25.7% of total shares.

The book value of the 25.7% shareholding in Edda Wind ASA 
was USD 57 million at the end of the year.

Other activities 
This includes NorSea Wind (owned 50% by NorSea Group and 
50% by Wilhelmsen Ship Management), Topeka ( fully owned), 
Massterly AS (owned 50%), Raa Labs AS ( fully owned), 

2021 was marked by increased operating activity and a 
wide range of new and ongoing projects across most entities 
reported as part of other New Energy actives. This included 
services to the offshore wind industry, projects related to 
zero emission and autonomous vessel operation, and 
digital services.  

Total income from other New Energy activities were USD 40 
million in 2021, up 36% from 2020. Both EBITDA and share of 
profit from associates and joint ventures came in at a loss. 

STRATEGIC HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS
This includes the strategic holdings in Wallenius Wilhelmsen 
ASA and Treasure ASA, other financial and non-financial invest-
ments, and other activities reported under the Strategic Holdings 
and Investments segment.

Strategic Holdings and investments
(USD mill)

Total income

of which operating revenue
of which gain on sale of assets

EBITDA
Operating profit/EBIT

Share of profit/(loss) from associates
of which Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA
other/eliminations

Change in fair value financial assets

of which Hyundai Glovis
other financial assets

Other financial income/(expenses)

of which investment management in parent
of which dividend income Hyundai Glovis
other financial income/(expenses)

Tax income/(expense)

Profit for the period

Non controlling interest
Profit to equity holders of the company

2021 2020*

17
17
0

13
13
0

(8)
(13)

(6)
(11)

85
85
(0)

(63)
(63)
1

(107)
(115)
8

194
202
(9)

35
21
13
1

33
13
13
6

(1)

(5)

(0)

148

(27)
27

57
91

*	Restated	figures	for	2020	due	to	new	segment	reporting

Total income for the Strategic Holdings and Investments 
segment was USD 17 million in 2021, while EBITDA came in at 
a loss of USD 8 million.

Share of profit from associates was a gain of USD 85 
million, mainly related to the 37.8% ownership in Wallenius 
Wilhelmsen ASA.

Change in fair value financial assets was a loss of USD 
107 million. This followed a reduction in the value of 
the investment in Hyundai Glovis, while value of other 
investments was up.

Other financials were an income of USD 35 million, including 
dividend income and investment gains.

Group  —  Director’s reportTax was an expense of USD 1 million.

Profit to equity holders of the company was USD 27 million for 
the year, compared with a profit of USD 91 million in 2020.

Strategic Holdings 
and Investments

•  Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (owned 37.8%)

•  Treasure ASA (owned 74.8%) 

–  Hyundai Glovis (owned 11% by Treasure ASA)

•  WilNor Governmental Services (87.8%)

•  Financial investments

•  Holding activities

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is a market leader in RoRo shipping 
and vehicle logistics and is listed on Oslo Børs. Wilhelmsen 
owns 37.8% of the company, which is reported as associate in 
Wilhelmsen’s accounts.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA had total revenue of USD 
3 884 million in 2021, an increase of 31%. This was driven 
by strong growth in shipping volumes, a solid increase in 
net rates, and fuel surcharges. EBITDA ended at USD 830 
million, up 23%.

Wilhelmsen’s share of profit from Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 
was USD 85 million in 2021, compared with a loss of USD 63 
million in 2020.

The Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA share price was up 118.1% 
in 2021, closing at NOK 50.60. As of 31 December 2021, the 
market value of Wilhelmsen’s investment was USD 918 
million, while the book value of the shareholding was USD 
885 million.

Treasure ASA 
Treasure ASA holds a 11.0% ownership interest in Hyundai 
Glovis and is listed on Oslo Børs. Wilhelmsen owns 74.8% of 
Treasure ASA.

Treasure ASA’s main source of income is the dividend received 
from Hyundai Glovis. This is reported as financial income in 
Wilhelmsen’s accounts. Dividend received in 2021 was USD 
13 million.

Change in fair value of the shareholding in Hyundai Glovis 
was a loss of USD 115 million for the year. The value of the 
investment in Hyundai Glovis was USD 583 million at the 
end of 2021.

The Treasure ASA share price was down 3.2% for the year, 
closing at NOK 17.30. As of 31 December 2021, the market 
value of Wilhelmsen’s shareholding in Treasure ASA was USD 
325 million.

In 2021, Treasure ASA paid total dividend of NOK 1.50 
per share. Total cash proceeds to Wilhelmsen were USD 
28 million.

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 19

In the third quarter, Treasure ASA completed liquidation 
of 3 965 000 own shares, reducing outstanding shares to 
213 835 000. In the fourth quarter, Treasure ASA bought  
6 000 000 own shares. Wilhelmsen did not participate 
in the buy back, maintaining its holding of 160 000 000 
shares in Treasure ASA.

Financial investments
Financial investments include cash and cash equivalents, 
current financial investments and other financial assets held 
by the parent and fully owned subsidiaries.

Net income from investment management was a gain of 
USD 21 million in 2021. The value of the current financial 
investment portfolio held by the holding company was USD 
135 million by the end of the year, up from USD 124 million 
one year earlier. The portfolio primarily included listed 
equities and investment-grade bonds.

Change in fair value of non-current financial assets 
(excluding shareholding in Hyundai Glovis) was a gain of 
USD 8 million in 2021. The value of the assets was USD 105 
million at the end of 2021.

Other activities 
This includes WilNor Governmental Services (owned 51% 
directly and 49% through NorSea Group), holding company 
activities, and certain other activities reported under the 
Strategic Holdings and Investments segment.

Total income for WilNor Governmental Services was USD 
6 million in 2021. This was up from 2020 mainly due to the 
acquisition of Olavsvern Group AS, completed during the 
first quarter of the year. 

Total income for holding company activities was USD 11 
million for the year, an increase from the previous year. 
The income is mainly income from group companies 
related to intra-group services.

EBITDA was down for the year, mainly due to an increase 
in net holding company cost.

RISK REVIEW
The Wilhelmsen group consists of a diversified 
portfolio of operating companies, and strategic holdings 
and investments. Most activities are within or related 
to the maritime industry, where Wilhelmsen has 
extensive competence and a long experience in 
managing risks. 

Risk management
The group is committed to managing risks in a sound 
manner related to its businesses and operations. To 
accomplish this, the governing concept of conscious strategy 
and controllable procedures for risk mitigation ultimately 
provides a positive impact on profitability. Governing 
boards, management, and employees  will monitor 
the environment in which the companies operate, and 
implement measures to mitigate risks, prepare to act upon 
unusual observations, threats or incidents, and respond 
to risks to mitigate consequences. The group has put in 
place a risk monitoring process based on identification of 
risks for each business unit, and with a group risk matrix 
presented to the board on a quarterly basis for review and 
necessary actions.

Group  —  Director’s reportWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 20

Group risk matrix

Risk type

Entity

Risk

Mitigation action

Macro

Macro

Financial

Financial

Financial

Governance

ESG

ESG

Governance

Governance

All

All

Parent

Parent

Parent

Group

Group

Group

Group

Group

Geopolitical	issues

Adequate	equity	and	liquidity.

Global	financial	outlook

Balanced	portfolio	of	well	managed	businesses.

Financial	performance

Active	management	and	ownership.

Dividend	capacity

External	financing

Cash	flow	focus	in	portfolio	and	liquidity	reserve	in	parent.

Conservative	risk	profile	and	broad	range	of	funding	alternatives.

Competence	and	culture

Invest	in	competence	and	skills	and	be	an	attractive	employer.

Brand	equity

Compliance

Cyber	security

Energy	transition

Strong	corporate	governance	systems	and	high	business	standards.

Strong	compliance	culture	and	compliance	management	system.

Strong	cyber	security	governance	system	and	mandatory	cyber	security	essentials	training.

Pro‐active	approach	including	continued	innovation	and	business	development.

Main risks
An overview of main risks and mitigation actions defined in the 
group risk matrix are outlined in the table above.

In addition, the group’s exposure to, and mitigation of, certain 
financial risk is further described in note 19 to the 2021 group 
accounts. 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working environment and occupational health
The company conducts its business with respect for human 
rights and labour standards, including conventions and 
guidelines related to the prevention of child or forced labour, 
minimum wage and salary, working conditions and freedom 
of association. Employees and external stakeholders are 
encouraged to report on non-compliant behaviour through the 
group’s global whistleblowing system.

Exposure hours
In 2021, there were around 42.8 million exposure hours (work 
hours) in the group. Vessel based operations accounted for 79% of 
total exposure hours and onshore operations accounted for 21%.

Sickness absence and occupational disease
The group’s variety of ongoing initiatives to maintain a healthy 
work environment continued to be important in the second year 
of the pandemic. The focus was on physical and mental health, 
working conditions including working from home, employee 
assistance program, safe social activities, employee engagement 
surveys and opportunities for personal development.

The sickness absence rate was 2.05% for onshore operations 
and 0.02% on vessels, in line with previous year. There were two 
onshore occupational disease cases recorded in 2021 resulting 
from work-related stress.

Turnover
The turnover rate for employees was 12.74% in 2021, in 
line with previous years. The turnover rate varies between 
business units.

During the year, safety campaigns focused on COVID-19 measures 
and mental health and wellness.  Crew changes were conducted 
where possible, when risk mitigation conditions were met, and 
according to international and local guidelines. Management 
continued to be active in measures to enable the safe and 
unhindered movement of seafarers to and from their workplace.

For onshore operations, campaigns focused on safety risks, 
COVID-19 measures, and mental and physical health and 
wellness including the working from home situation. 

The LTIF rate onshore was 0.36 in 2021, within target not to 
exceed 0.40. The TRCF rate result of 0.52 was within target not 
to exceed 1.00. The targets will remain the same for 2022.

All reported incidents were investigated to avoid similar 
incidents in the future, improve necessary training, and 
awareness measures.

Working committee and executive committee
The management cooperates closely with employees through 
several bodies, including the joint working committee and 
the executive committee for industrial democracy in foreign 
trade shipping. This cooperation gives valuable input to solve 
company related issues in a constructive way. In 2021, both 
committees held official meetings according to plan.

The joint working committee discusses issues related to health, 
work environment and safety.

The executive committee for industrial democracy in foreign 
trade shipping considers general business, financial and 
governance issues of importance to the company and the 
workforce. 

ORGANISATION AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
Workforce
The group’s head office is in Norway, and the group has 
239 offices in 60 countries within its controlled structure. 
The group employed 10 988 seafarers and 4 476 land-based 
employees at the end of 2021.

Lost time injuries and total recordable cases
Regrettably, there was one work related fatality of a seafarer in 
2021, re-enforcing the need to continuously apply and improve 
measures that secure a safe work environment and a robust 
safety culture for all employees.

The lost-time injury frequency (LTIF) rate for sailing 
personnel was 0.35, within the target not to exceed 0.40. The 
total recordable case frequency (TRCF) rate was 1.26, within 
the target not to exceed 2.80. The targets will remain the 
same for 2022.

Equality and diversity
Wilhelmsen has a clear policy stating that employees have the 
right to equal opportunities. Harassment and discrimination 
based on race, gender or similar grounds, or other behaviour that 
may be perceived as threatening or degrading, is not acceptable.

Females represent 36% of the land-based work force, 22% of 
senior management positions, and 1% of the seafarer work 
force. The group’s target is to have at least 40% of each gender 
in senior management positions by 2030.  

Group  —  Director’s reportOne of the five members of the company’s group management 
is female and two of the five directors on the board of directors 
of Wilhelmsen are female.

In 2021, a gender pay gap analysis was conducted for employees 
in Norway, pointing to some need for improvements including 
finetuning of job profiles.  The analysis is included in the 
group’s ESG report, available on wilhelmsen.com.

Driving performance
Wilhelmsen strives to maintain a performance culture where 
engaged employees deliver the right results the right way and 
are rewarded accordingly. 

Employee performance and engagement is measured through 
annual surveys and performance appraisals.

In 2021, Wilhelmsen conducted an employee engagement 
survey including specific questions related to the working from 
home situation in response to the pandemic.  

The results point to continued positive engagement and mental 
well-being, and employees have been able to carry out their 
work equally well from home as in the workplace.

There is always room for improvement. Senior 
management and individual managers in all locations were 
required to conduct follow up discussions with their teams. 
Where results were less than the expected benchmark, 
managers were required to implement specific actions to 
improve results.

Compensation and benefits
The purpose of Wilhelmsen’s compensation and benefit 
framework is to drive performance and to attract and retain 
employees with the right experience and knowledge deemed 
necessary to achieve the company’s business objectives and 
strategic ambitions. The framework takes local regulations 
and competition into account, as well as the responsibility and 
complexity of the position.

The bonus schemes are one of several instruments to drive 
performance. Bonus is paid if set bonus targets are reached. 
Compensation to executives is described in the Remuneration 
report available on Wilhelmsen.com.

Investing in competence
Learning and innovation is one of the group’s core values, 
and Wilhelmsen places particular emphasis on continuous 
learning through its learn-share-apply method.  The main 
learning method is through on-the-job experiences, tasks and 
problem-solving feedback, coaching (formal and informal) and 
networks. Formal classroom courses, e-learning, seminars, and 
videos supplement this approach.

A learning organisation with motivated employees 
contributes to efficient operations and has a positive impact 
on the financial performance.

Personal development plans for all employees are integrated 
in the performance appraisal and review process. In 2021, the 
average hours of formal training recorded per employee was 
eight hours, consistent with previous years.

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 21

In 2021, approximately 1000 leaders completed two modules 
of the group’s continuous leadership development journey.   
The modules were 8-12 weeks in duration and focused on the 
group’s leadership expectations and leading in challenging 
times.  Additional modules will be undertaken in 2022.

Whistle blowing and anti-corruption
In 2021, there were 28 whistles received related to allegations 
of fraud/corruption, data protection, health and safety, and HR 
related matters.

In 26 of the whistles, the reported issues have been concluded 
with appropriate action taken, while two were pending a 
conclusion at year end.

The COVID-19 situation has continued to be a challenge during 
2021 for compliance activities that require travel and physical 
presence at our locations, such as investigations and audits. 
Scheduled internal business standards audits were postponed 
due to the situation, and follow up of potential irregularities 
were conducted by providing guidance and instructions to local 
and regional resources. Some internal fraud cases have been 
detected, with three cases being reported to the police.

To continue competence building with employees, the new 
business standards program was rolled out in 2021 with a 
100% participation rate. The program includes the areas of 
anticorruption, theft and fraud, whistleblowing, competition 
law and, personal data protection. A refresher version of this 
program will be rolled out in 2022.

ENVIRONMENT
Wilhelmsen works to manage environmental risks and reduce 
the environmental impact of our own and our customers’ 
operations. Significant aspects include greenhouse gas 
emissions; pollution to air, land and water, and biodiversity.

When delivering full technical management, crewing and 
related services for all major vessel types, Wilhelmsen is in 
a good position to influence compliant, sensible, safe and 
environmentally sound operations for vessel owners.  The 
ongoing goal is to work with customers to optimize vessel 
and voyage operations, collaboration on the decarbonisation 
of shipping, and development of alternative fuels 
including hydrogen.

Operational sites and bases set environmental targets and 
improvement projects based on their individual site risk 
assessments. The operations for Wilhelmsen Chemicals 
and NorSea Group are certified according to the ISO 14001 
standard. Focus areas include energy and emissions, material 
inputs, water use, waste and recycling, oil separators, tanks 
and chemical and handling. Activities related to energy 
transition and emissions reductions in NorSea Group include 
the installation of shore power, gradual electrification of the 
machine park, and supporting infrastructure development to 
contribute to the hydrogen and carbon capture value chains.

Wilhelmsen promotes responsible consumption and recycling 
programs onboard and onshore and is proactive in reducing 
plastics in vessel operations by introducing requirements 
towards suppliers and facilitating industry initiatives to reduce 
single use plastics in the maritime industry.

Developing leaders for the future
To meet challenging and changing environments, Wilhelmsen 
is dependent on highly capable leaders.

Climate risk and opportunities
Wilhelmsen is exposed to physical and transition climate risks 
on a general basis and related to specific group companies.  

Group  —  Director’s reportWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 22

The energy transition and the decarbonisation of shipping 
are the backdrop for the transition risks for the group, 
but also present significant opportunities. Wilhelmsen 
continues to work with partners to drive energy infrastructure 
transformation and maritime decarbonisation. This includes 
services to the offshore wind industry, projects related to zero 
emission and autonomous vessel operation, enabling the 
hydrogen value chain, and digital services.

In 2021, Wilhelmsen established its greenhouse gas emissions 
inventory for scope 1 and 2 emissions in consolidated 
companies. Several data collection and reporting improvement 
actions have been identified to continue to build a robust 
reporting framework over time. The group established long 
term ambitions towards net zero emissions, and science-based 
targets for consolidated companies will be developed in 2022.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The board believes sound corporate governance is a foundation 
for profitable growth and that it provides a healthy company 
culture. A good governance contributes to reducing risk and 
creating long-term value for shareholders and other 
stakeholders.

Wilhelmsen observes the Norwegian Code of Practice for 
corporate governance, in addition to requirements specified 
in the Norwegian Public Companies Act and the Norwegian 
Accounting Act. The board’s corporate governance report for 
2021 can be found on wilhelmsen.com. It is the board’s view 
that the company has an appropriate governance structure 
and that it is managed in a satisfactory way. The corporate 
governance report is to be considered by the annual general 
meeting on 27 April 2022.

SUSTAINABILITY
Wilhelmsen assesses environmental, social and governance 
(ESG) issues in its investment analysis, business decisions, 
ownership practices and financial reporting. The company has 
a sustainability policy that addresses human rights, working 
standards and environmental responsibility.

UN Global Compact (UNGC) engagement
Wilhelmsen subscribes to the ten principles of the UNGC and 
works actively to partner with other serious actors to contribute to 
the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. During 
2021, the group contributed to task forces related to ocean 
health, climate, crew change challenges, and marine pollution.

Sustainability governance
The board is committed to a sustainable strategy and 
acknowledges that it is a vital prerequisite for Wilhelmsen to be 
a profitable and responsible player in the industry and society 
at large. Wilhelmsen issues an environmental, social and 
governance (ESG) report following the guidelines set forward 
in the Global Reporting Initiative’s sustainability reporting 
standards. The report describes how Wilhelmsen integrates 
ESG factors with long-term profitability.

The ESG report is available on wilhelmsen.com.

In 2021, the following areas received particular attention:
• Ethics and anti-corruption.
• Health, safety and wellness.
• Cyber security.
• Business offering and model innovation.
• Decarbonisation of shipping and maritime services.
• Renewable energy transition.

• Reducing marine litter and pollution.

The company’s achievements included:
• Positive and consistent employee engagement, wellbeing and  
  working environment results.
• 100% employee completion of business standards program.
• Strengthened cyber security maturity.
• Several key investments and ongoing projects contributing to  
  the decarbonisation of shipping and green growth.

Materiality assessment
The company conducts materiality assessments to ensure 
attention is focused on material aspects of the group’s business. 

In 2021, Wilhelmsen conducted a materiality assessment 
where 14 material topics were identified. The group 
determined four strategic topics of focus for activities and 
reporting.  
• Decarbonisation and green growth.
• Health and safety.
• Equality and diversity.
• Compliance and value chain management.

These topics will be integrated in the group’s strategy and 
reported in the ESG report.

Stakeholder engagement
The company is regularly in dialogue with key stakeholders 
who engage in issues relating to the maritime industry 
and the activities of the Wilhelmsen group. The dialogue 
contributes to understanding the expectations of the 
community and transferring them to the group. It also 
enables the company to communicate decisions to 
stakeholders and provide them with explanations for our 
underlying motives.

In 2021, Wilhelmsen engaged in dialogues with governments, 
investors, non-governmental organisations and other 
stakeholders discussing topics related to the group or industry 
at large. Topics covered included financial issues, compliance, 
innovation, decarbonisation of shipping, renewable energy 
and ESG in general.

The work of the nomination committee follows the guidelines 
approved by the annual general meeting on 30 April 2019. 
In line with the guidelines and the procedures described on  
wilhelmsen.com, shareholders and other interested parties 
have been invited to put forward candidates for the board 
and the nomination committee. The committee has also been 
in contact with shareholders, the board, and the company’s 
executive personnel as part of its work on proposing 
candidates for election.

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE 
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O) is for the 
2021 accounting year placed with AIG, AXA XL and Risk 
Point. The Insured names Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA 
and includes any subsidiaries world-wide not excluded in 
the policy. The D&O insurance provides financial protection 
for the directors and officers of a company in the event that 
they are being sued in conjunction with the performance 
of their duties as they relate to the company. The insurance 
comprises the directors’ and officers’ personal legal 
liabilities, including defence- and legal costs. The cover also 
includes employees in managerial positions or employees 
who become named in a claim or investigation, or is named 
co-defendant. 

Group  —  Director’s reportWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 23

ALLOCATION OF PROFIT, DIVIDEND, AND SHARE BUY BACK
The board’s proposal for allocation of the net profit for the year 
is as follows:

expansion into the container and tanker segments and offshore 
wind, mainly through joint ventures, will create a platform for 
further growth.

Parent company accounts
(NOK thousand)

Profit for the year 

To equity 
Proposed dividend
Interim dividend paid

Total allocations 

694 030

381 970
178 320
133 740

694 030

The board is proposing a NOK 4.00 dividend per share payable 
during the second quarter of 2022, representing a total payment 
of NOK 178 million. The board also proposes that the annual 
general meeting authorises the board to declare a second 
dividend of up to NOK 3.00 per share.

The board is granted an authorisation to, on behalf of the 
company, acquire up to 10% of the company’s own issued 
shares. The authorisation is valid until the annual general 
meeting in 2022, but no longer than to 30 June 2022. In 2021, 
Wilhelmsen cancelled 537 092 own Class A shares and 1 286 732 
own Class B shares acquired in 2019. The company presently do 
not own any own shares.

Outlook for New Energy
The formation of the New Energy segment in 2021 brough 
together a number of Wilhelmsen companies, joint ventures 
and partnerships with unique competencies which 
complement each other. Focus will be on creating new 
opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission 
shipping, and marine digitalisation. At the start of 2022, the two 
largest operations are in NorSea Group and Edda Wind ASA.

NorSea Group, where Wilhelmsen has a 75.2% shareholding, 
provides supply bases and integrated logistics solution to the 
offshore industry The present offshore activity level is expected 
to remain in the medium term, including seasonal variations.

Edda Wind ASA, where Wilhelmsen has a 25.7% shareholding, 
provides service to the global offshore wind industry. Early 
2022, Edda Wind ordered three new vessels, increasing its 
future fleet capacity from eight to 11 vessels. Edda Wind expects 
that having a number of vessels under construction with 
attractive delivery dates and firm cost places the company in a 
favorable position.

In February, Wilhelmsen agreed to acquire a 21% stake in 
Reach Subsea ASA. Reach Subsea operates remotely-operated 
underwater vehicles, and is listed on Oslo Børs.

OUTLOOK
Group business drivers and strategic focus
Wilhelmsen’s ambition is to develop successful businesses 
within maritime services, shipping, logistics, renewables, and 
related infrastructure through active ownership.

Outlook for Strategic Holdings and Investments
This includes the strategic holdings in Wallenius Wilhelmsen 
ASA and Treasure ASA, other financial and non-financial 
investments, and other activities reported under the Strategic 
Holdings and Investments segment.

Since last year’s strategic review, “facts on the ground” have 
changed, warranting a greater macroeconomic focus. The board 
and management have in its latest strategic review decided to 
focus on inflation and its potential implications for the group, 
in addition to broader macroeconomic developments, the 
energy transition, and technological developments.

The impact on Wilhelmsen from the invasion of Ukraine is 
uncertain. The group has limited direct operations in Ukraine 
and Russia.

Outlook for Maritime Services
Maritime Services deliver value creating solutions to the global 
merchant fleet, and with Ships Service and Ship Management 
as the two main operating entities. In 2022, Ships Services will 
be re-organized and Ships Agency activities separated into a 
new entity named Port Services.

Ships Service, after separating out Ships Agency and certain 
other activities, deliver a wide range of products to the merchant 
fleet globally. The present high activity level within most shipping 
segments has a positive impact on operating income, and with 
an upside potential related to activity level within cruise.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA, where Wilhelmsen has a 37.8% 
shareholding, is a market leader in shipping and logistics 
services to the global automotive, rolling equipment, and 
breakbulk industries. Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects the 
supply-demand balance in its shipping activities to remain 
favorable over the mid-term, and for logistics volumes to 
benefit from improved automotive semiconductor chip supply.

Treasure ASA, where Wilhelmsen has a 74.8% shareholding, is 
an investment company with an 11% shareholding in Hyundai 
Glovis as the main asset. Treasure ASA expects the value of its 
main asset to fluctuate in line with the general equity indexes 
of the Korean Stock Exchange. 

Outlook for the Wilhelmsen group 
Wilhelmsen holds leading positions in several maritime 
industry segments. The combined forces of extensive business 
knowledge, global network, innovative organisation, and strong 
solidity will continue to support the development of the group.

Lysaker, 23 March 2022
The board of directors of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA
Electronically signed

Port Services (previously Ships Agency) deliver husbandry 
and agency services in 2 000 ports globally. The safe handling 
of services during a pandemic will continue to impact the 
operation in 2022. 

Ship Management provides full technical management, 
crewing and related services for all major vessel types. Recent 

Carl E Steen (chair)
Morten Borge
Rebekka Glasser Herlofsen
Ulrika Laurin
Trond Westlie
Thomas Wilhelmsen (group CEO)

Group  —  Director’s reportGroup  —  Accounts and notes 

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 24

3

Accounts	and	
notes	–	group

Group  —  Accounts and notes 

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 25

Environmentally focused
Wilhelmsen works to manage environmental risks and reduce the 

environmental impact of our own and our customers’ operations. Our net 

zero ambitions for 2030 and beyond show our practical commitment to this. 

Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 26

Income statement Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Group

USD mill

Operating revenue

Other	income	

Total income

Operating expenses

Cost	of	goods	and	change	in	inventory

Employee	benefits

Other	expenses

Depreciation,	amortisation	and	impairment

Total operating expenses

Operating profit

Share	of	profit/(loss)	from	joint	ventures	and	associates

Change	in	fair	value	financial	assets	

Financial	income

Financial	expenses

Profit before tax

Tax	income/(expense)

Profit for the period

Of	which:

Profit	attributable	to	the	equity	holders	of	the	company	

Profit/(loss)	attributable	to	non-controlling	interests

 Note 

1/3/20

1

15

6

1/20

7/8

4

14

1

1

9

2021 

2020 

 873 

 2 

 874 

 (277)

 (321)

 (136)

 (68)

 (801)

 73 

 101 

 (107)

 42 

 (43)

 66 

 (13)

 53 

 72 

 (20)

 807 

 5 

 812 

 (243)

 (299)

 (131)

 (78)

 (751)

 60 

 (50)

 192 

 46 

 (44)

 205 

 (27)

 178 

 117 

 61 

Basic	/	diluted	earnings	per	share	(USD)

10

 1.63 

 2.63 

Comprehensive income Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Group

USD mill

Profit	for	the	year

Items that may be reclassified to the income statement

Cash	flow	hedges	(net	after	tax)

Comprehensive	income	from	associates

Currency	translation	differences	

Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement

Remeasurement	postemployment	benefits,	net	of	tax

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Equity	holders	of	the	company

Non-controlling	interests

Total comprehensive income for the year

 Note 

2021 

2020 

 53 

 178 

19

11

 4 

 4 

 (44)

 1 

 (35)

 17 

 41 

 (23)

 17 

 (3)

 (4)

 33 

 (3)

 23 

 200 

 141 

 59 

 200 

Notes 1 to 25 on the next pages are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 27

Balance sheet Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Group

USD mill

ASSETS

Non current assets

Deferred	tax	assets

Properties	and	other	tangible	assets

Goodwill	and	other	intangible	assets

Right-of-use	assets	

Investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates

Financial	assets	to	fair	value	

Other	non	current	assets

Total non current assets

Current assets

Inventories

Current	financial	investments

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Total current assets

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

Paid-in	capital

Retained	earnings	and	other	reserves

Shareholders' equity 

Non-controlling	interests

Total equity

Non current liabilities

Pension	liabilities

Deferred	tax	liabilities

Non	current	interest-bearing	debt

Non	current	lease	liabilities	

Other	non	current	liabilities

Total non current liabilities

Current liabilities

Current	income	tax

Public	duties	payable

Current	interest-bearing	debt

Current	lease	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities 

Note

31/12/2021

31/12/2020

9

7

7

8

4

14/19

12

15

16/19

12/17

17

11

9

18/19

8/18

9

18/19

8/18

12

64

542

135

155

1 093

688

25

2 702

93

135

287

231

746

 55 

 560 

 141 

 177 

 973 

 801 

 28 

 2 736 

 84 

 124 

 274 

 269 

 751 

3 448

 3 488 

118

1 891

2 009

221

2 230

26

11

203

139

17

396

13

13

270

30

495

821

3 448

 122 

 1 886 

 2 008 

 257 

 2 265 

 25 

 12 

 426 

 161 

 23 

 647 

 14 

 14 

 38 

 31 

 478 

 576 

 3 488 

Lysaker,	23	March	2022
The	board	of	directors	of	Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA
Electronically	signed

Carl	E	Steen	(chair)																			Morten	Borge																			Rebekka	Glasser	Herlofsen

Ulrika	Laurin																			Trond	Westlie																			Thomas	Wilhelmsen	(group	CEO)	

Notes 1 to 25 on the next pages are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

                                                                                           
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Cash flow statement  Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Group

USD mill

Note

2021

2020

Cash flow from operating activities

Profit	before	tax	

Share	of	(profit)/loss	from	joint	ventures	and	associates

Changes	in	fair	value	financial	assets

Financial	(income)/expenses

Depreciation,	amortisation	and	impairment

Other	(gain)/loss

Change	in	net	pension	asset/liability

Change	in	inventories

Change	in	working	capital

Tax	paid	(company	income	tax,	withholding	tax)

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flow from investing activities

Dividend	received	from	joint	ventures	and	associates

Proceeds	from	sale	of	fixed	assets

Investments	in	tangible	and	intangible	assets	

Investments	in	subsidaries,	joint	ventures	and	associates

Loans	granted	to	joint	ventures	and	associates

Loan	repayments	received	from	sale	of	subsidiaries

Proceeds	from	dividend	and	sale	of	financial	investments

Purchase	of	current	financial	investments

Interest	received

Changes	in	other	investments

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Net	proceeds	from	issue	of	debt	after	debt	expenses

Repayment	of	debt

Repayment	of	lease	liabilities	

Interest	paid	including	interest	derivatives

Interest	paid	lease	liabilities

Cash	from/(to)	financial	derivatives	

Dividend	to	shareholders/purchase	of	own	shares	

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net	increase	in	cash	and	cash	equivalents

Cash	and	cash	equivalents	at	the	beginning	of	the	period

Cash and cash equivalents at 31.12

4

14

1

7/8

1

4

7

1

18

18

8

1

1/8

 66 

 (101)

 107 

 1 

 68 

 (2)

 1 

 (13)

 8 

 (14)

 122 

 13 

 26 

 (45)

 (36)

 (16)

 2 

 62 

 (54)

 1 

 (6)

 (53)

 70 

 (71)

 (30)

 (15)

 (9)

 7 

 (58)

 (106)

 (37)

 269 

 231 

 205 

 50 

 (192)

 (2)

 78 

 (5)

 1 

 70 

 (9)

 194 

 21 

 7 

 (37)

 (34)

 146 

 (62)

 1 

 41 

 19 

 (60)

 (18)

 (18)

 (10)

 (14)

 (18)

 (119)

 115 

 153 

 269 

The	group	is	located	and	operating	world	wide	and	every	entity	has	several	bank	accounts	in	different	currencies.	The	cash	flow	effect	from	revaluation	of	cash	and	cash	equivalents	is	
included	in	net	cash	flow	provided	by	operating	activities.

Notes 1 to 25 on the next pages are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Equity Wilh.Wilhelmsen Holding Group

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

USD mill

Balance	at	31.12.2020

Comprehensive income for the period:

Profit	for	the	period

Other	comprehensive	income

Total comprehensive income for the period

Transactions with owners:

Liquidation	of	own	shares

Change	in	non-controlling	interests

Purchase	of	own	shares	Treasure	ASA	*

Paid	dividend	to	shareholders

Balance at 31.12.2021

*	Treasure	ASA	holds	6	000	000	shares	31	December	2021.

USD mill

Balance	at	31.12.2019

Comprehensive income for the period:

Profit	for	the	period

Other	comprehensive	income

Share capital 

 Own shares 

 Retained 
earnings 

 Total 

 Non-
controlling 
interests 

 Total equity 

 122

 (4)

 1 890 

 2 008 

 257 

 2 265 

 0

 (4)

 0 

 4 

 72 

 (32)

 41 

 10 

 (8)

 (42)

 72 

 (32)

 41 

 0 

 10 

 (8)

 (42)

 118

 0 

 1 891 

 2 009 

 (20)

 (3)

 (23)

 (4)

 (8)

 221 

 53 

 (35)

 17 

 0 

 6 

 (8)

 (50)

 2 230 

Share capital 

Own 
shares 

Retained 
earnings 

 Total 

Non-
controlling 
interests

Total equity 

 122 

 (4)

 1 761 

 1 880 

 202 

 2 082 

Total comprehensive income for the period

 0 

 0 

 117 

 24 

 141 

 117 

 24 

 141 

Transactions with owners:

Change	in	non-controlling	interests

Purchase	of	own	shares	Treasure	ASA	*	

Dividends

Balance at 31.12.2020

*	Treasure	ASA	acquired	3	965	000	shares	during	2020.

 122 

 (4)

 1 890 

 2 008 

 (3)

 (9)

 (3)

 (9)

 61 

 (1)

 59 

 (1)

 (3)

 257 

 178 

 23 

 200 

 (1)

 (3)

 (13)

 2 265 

Dividend	for	fiscal	year	2020	was	NOK	8.00	per	share	and	was	paid	in	April	2021	
(NOK	5.00	per	share)	and	in	December	2021	(NOK	3.00	per	share).

Dividend	for	fiscal	year	2019	was	NOK	2.00	per	share	and	was	paid	in	May	2020.

The	proposed	dividend	for	fiscal	year	2021	is	NOK	4.00	per	share,	payable	in	the	
second	quarter	2022.	A	decision	on	the	proposal	will	be	taken	by	the	annual	general	
meeting	on	27	April	2022.	The	proposed	dividend	is	not	accrued	in	the	year-end	balance 
sheet.	The	dividend	will	have	effect	on	retained	earnings	in	second	quarter	2022.

Notes 1 to 25 on the next pages are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

  
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General accounting principle Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group

Most	statements	of	financial	position	items	will	be	affected	by	uncertainty	related	to	
estimates	and	assumption	to	a	certain	degree.	The	items	most	affected,	and	where	
estimates	and	assumptions	are	assessed	to	have	the	greatest	significance	include:

•	 Deferred	tax	asset	(Note	9)
•	 Goodwill	(Note	7)
•	 Right-of-use-assets	and	lease	liabilities	(Note	8)
•	 Loss	allowance	on	accounts	receivable	(Note	13)
•	 Provisions	and	other	non-current	liabilities	(Note	12)

Accounting	principles	applied,	estimates	and	assumptions	used	by	management	are	
presented	in	the	respective	notes.	

Financial reporting principles
The	financial	reporting	principles	are	described	in	the	relevant	notes	in	the	
consolidated	financial	statements	and	in	the	notes	in	the	financial	statements	of	the	
parent	company.	

The	financial	reporting	principles	described	in	the	consolidated	financial	statements	
also	apply	to	the	financial	statements	of	the	parent	company,	unless	otherwise	
stated.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	(referred	to	as	the	parent	company)	is	domiciled	in	
Norway.	The	consolidated	accounts	for	fiscal	year	2021	include	the	parent	company	
and	its	subsidiaries	(referred	to	collectively	as	the	group)	and	the	group’s	share	of	
joint	ventures	and	associated	companies.

The	annual	accounts	for	the	group	and	the	parent	company	were	issued	by	the	board	
of	directors	on	23	March	2022.

BASIS OF PREPARATION
Compliance with IFRS
The	consolidated	accounts	have	been	prepared	in	accordance	with	the	International	
Financial	Reporting	Standards	(IFRS),	as	endorsed	by	the	European	Union.	The	
separate	financial	statements	for	the	parent	company	have	been	prepared	and	
presented	in	accordance	with	simplified	IFRS	as	approved	by	Ministry	of	Finance	10	
December	2019.	In	the	separate	statements	the	exception	from	IFRS	for	recognition	
of	dividends	and	group	contributions	is	applied.	Otherwise,	the	explanations	of	the	
accounting	policy	for	the	group	also	apply	to	the	separate	statements,	and	the	notes	
to	the	consolidated	financial	statements	will	to	a	large	degree	also	cover	the	separate	
statements.	

Wilhelmsen	also	provides	additional	disclosures	in	accordance	with	requirements	in	
the	Norwegian	Accounting	Act	related	to	remuneration	to	the	board	and	the	senior	
management.	

The	company	is	a	public	limited	liability	company,	listed	on	Oslo	Børs.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
When	preparing	the	financial	statements,	the	group	and	the	parent	company	
must	make	assumptions	and	estimates.	These	estimates	are	based	on	the	actual	
underlying	business,	its	present	and	forecast	profitability	over	time,	and	expectations	
about	external	factors	such	as	interest	rates,	foreign	exchange	rates	and	oil	prices	
which	are	outside	the	group’s	and	parent	company’s	control.	This	presents	a	
substantial	risk	that	actual	conditions	will	vary	from	the	estimates.

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Note 1 Combined items, income statement

USD mill

OPERATING REVENUE

Ships	Service

New	Energy

Ship	Management	and	Crewing

Other	services	

Total operating revenue

OTHER INCOME

Other	gain/(loss)	

Total other income 

OTHER EXPENSES

Office	expenses

Communication	and	IT	expenses

External	services

Travel	and	meeting	expenses

Marketing	expenses

Lease	expenses

Other	operating	expenses

Total other expenses

Financial items

Investment	management

Interest	income

Dividend	from	financial	assets	

Other	financial	items

Net financial items

Financial expenses

Interest	expenses

Interest	expenses	lease	liabilities	

Other	financial	expenses	

Net financial expenses

Financial - currency gain/(loss)

Operating	currency	-	net	

Financial	currency	-	net	

Derivatives	for	hedging	of	cash	flow	risk		-	realised

Derivatives	for	hedging	of	cash	flow	risk	-	unrealised

Net financial - currency gain/(loss)

Financial income/(expenses)

Spesification of financial income and expenses

Net	financial	items

Net	financial	currency

Net	currency	derivatives

Financial income

Net	financial	-	interest	expenses

Net	financial	currency

Net	currency	derivatives

Financial expenses

See	note	19	on	financial	risk	and	the	section	of	the	accounting	policies	concerning	financial	derivatives.

Note

2021

2020

2/3

2/3

2/3

2/3

20

8

20

8

 497 

 310 

 55 

 11 

 873 

 2 

 2 

 (14)

 (33)

 (24)

 (4)

 (2)

 (16)

 (43)

 480 

 260 

 47 

 19 

 807 

 5 

 5 

 (11)

 (31)

 (22)

 (4)

 (2)

 (12)

 (49)

 (136)

 (131)

 21 

 1 

 16 

 4 

 42 

 (15)

 (9)

 (6)

 (30)

 13 

 (12)

 7 

 (21)

 (13)

 (1)

 42 

 1 

 42 

 (30)

 (14)

 (43)

 13 

 1 

 16 

 1 

 31 

 (18)

 (10)

 (8)

 (36)

 (4)

 (3)

 (14)

 29 

 7 

 2 

 31 

 15 

 46 

 (36)

 (7)

 (44)

 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 32

Note 2  Segment reporting

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
The operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal 
financial reporting provided to the chief operating decision-makers.
The chief operating decision-makers, who are responsible for allocating resources 

and assessing performance of the operating segments, have been identified as 
the board and group management team, consisting of the group chief executive 
officer (group CEO) and four executive managers.

SEGMENTS
The	chief	operating	decision-makers	monitor	the	business	by	combining	entities	
with	similar	operational	characteristics	such	as	product,	services,	market	and	
underlying	asset	base,	into	operating	segments.	

The	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	segment	includes	the	parent	company,	Wilh.	
Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA,	Treasure	ASA	group,	Wilh	Wilhelmsen	Invest	Malta	and	
other	corporate	group	activities	like	operational	management,	legal,	finance,	portfolio	
management,	communication	and	human	relations)	which	fail	to	meet	the	definition	
for	other	core	activities.

The	Maritime	Services	segment	offers	marine	products,	ship	agency	services	and	
logistics	to	the	merchant	fleet	and	ship	management	including	manning	for	all	major	
vessel	types,	through	a	worldwide	network	of	239	offices	in	60	countries.

The	group’s	investments	in	Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA	(WAWI)	is	presented	as	part	of	
Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	as	investments	in	associates.

The	New	Energy	segment	includes	the	NorSea	Group	and	other	New	Energy	
activities.	The	activity	is	mainly	related	to	the	operation	of	supply	bases	for	the	
offshore	industry	in	Norway,	as	well	as	real	estate	development	and	operation	of	
properties	both	on	and	off	the	supply	bases.	In	addition	to	the	activity	in	Norway,	the	
segment	offers	its	services	in	both	Denmark	and	in	the	UK.	The	international	activity	
consists	of	both	operation	of	supply	bases,	maintenance	of	rigs	and	handling	of	
logistics	related	to	international	pipeline	projects	and	windmill	parks.	Other	activities	
within	the	segment	includes	technical	management	and	crew	management	for	the	
offshore	wind	market	and	digital	solution	to	the	shipping	industry.

Eliminations	are	between	the	group’s	three	segments	mentioned	above.

The	segment	income	statement	are	measured	in	the	same	way	as	in	the	financial	
statements.

The	segment	information	provided	to	the	chief	operating	decision-makers	for	the	
reportable	segments	for	the	year	ended	31	December	2021	is	as	follows:

USD mill

Maritime Services

New Energy

Strategic Holdings 
and Investments

Eliminations

Total

2021

2020*

2021

2020*

2021

2020*

2021

2020*

2021

2020*

INCOME STATEMENT

Operating	revenue

Gain	on	disposals	of	assets

Total income

Cost	of	goods	and	change	in	inventory

Employee	benefits

Other	expenses

Operating profit/(loss) before depreciation, 
amortisation and impairment

Depreciation	and	impairment

Operating profit

 555 

2

557

 (185)

 (200)

 (83)

 89 

 (27)

 62 

 531 

2

533

 (160)

 (194)

 (89)

89

 (38)

 52 

 310 

310

 (91)

 (106)

 (53)

 60 

 (36)

 24 

Share	of	profit/(loss)	from	associates	

 5 

 2 

 10 

Changes	in	fair	value	financial	assets

Net	financial	income/(expenses)

Profit before tax

Tax	income/(expense)

Profit for the period

Non-controlling	interests

 (19)

 48 

 (10)

 38 

 (14)

 39 

 (19)

 20 

Profit to the equity holders of the company

 38 

 19 

*	Restated	figures	due	to	new	segment	reporting.
New	Energy;	one	customer	represents	about	20%	of	the	total	revenue.

 (18)

 17 

 (3)

 14 

 7 

 8 

 274 

3

277

 (83)

 (93)

 (46)

55

 (35)

 20 

 12 

 (2)

 (17)

 13 

 (3)

 10 

 3 

 7 

 17 

 13 

17

13

 (9)

 (9)

 (11)

 (11)

 (1)

 (15)

 (9)

 (8)

 (5)

 (13)

 85 

 (107)

 35 

0 

 (1)

 (0)

 (27)

 27 

 (1)

 (12)

 (6)

 (6)

 (5)

 (11)

 (63)

 194 

33

 153 

 (5)

 148 

 57 

 91 

 9 

 11 

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 (0)

 873 

 2 

 874 

 (277)

 (321)

 (136)

 141 

 (68)

 73 

 101 

 (107)

 (1)

 66 

 (13)

 53 

 (20)

 72 

 807 

5

812

 (243)

 (299)

 (131)

 138 

 (78)

 60 

 (50)

 192 

 2 

 205 

 (27)

 178 

 61 

 117 

2021
Total income USD mill

2021
Profit before tax USD mill

2020
Total income USD mill

2020
Profit before tax USD mill

17

310

557

48

17

0

13

277

153

533

39

13

	Maritime	Services					

	New	Energy					

	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

 
 
 
 
 
    
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 33

Cont. note 2 Segment reporting

The	amounts	provided	to	the	chief	operating	decision-makers	with	respect	to	total	assets,	liabilities	and	equity	are	measured	in	the	same	way	as	in	the	financial	statements.

USD mill

Maritime Services 

New Energy

Strategic Holdings  
and Investments 

Eliminations

Total

31.12.21

31.12.20

31.12.21

31.12.20

31.12.21

31.12.20

31.12.21

31.12.20

31.12.21

31.12.20

BALANCE SHEET

Assets

Deferred	tax	asset

Intangible	assets

Tangible	assets

Right	of	use	assets	

Investments	in	joint	ventures	and	associates

Financial	assets	to	fair	value	

Other	non	current	assets

Current	financial	investments

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalents	

Total assets

Equity and liabilities

Shareholders'	equity

Equity	non-controlling	interests

Deferred	tax

Interest-bearing	debt

Leasing	debt

Other	non	current	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

 48 

 129 

 158 

 29 

 24 

 9 

 307 

 174 

 878 

 185 

 (1)

 11 

 200 

 31 

 25 

 426 

 878 

 40 

 134 

 177 

 42 

 22 

 10 

 5 

 282 

 174 

 887 

 208 

 (2)

 12 

 199 

 45 

 24 

 400 

 887 

7

6

367

92

183

23

80

7

 7 

 7 

 381 

 118 

 153 

 10 

 72 

 12 

 9 

 17 

 34 

 886 

 688 

 2 

 135 

 7 

 50 

 8 

 1 

 2 

 18 

 798 

 801 

 8 

 119 

 14 

 82 

 (2)

 (9)

 (14)

 (10)

 64 

 135 

 542 

 155 

 1 093 

 688 

 25 

 135 

 380 

 231 

 55 

 141 

 560 

 177 

 973 

 801 

 28 

 124 

 359 

 269 

 765 

 760 

 1 828 

 1 853 

 (23)

 (12)

 3 448 

 3 488 

254

64

246

103

10

89

 204 

 56 

 265 

 130 

 16 

 89 

 1 570 

 1 596 

 158 

 203 

 27 

 35 

 17 

 21 

 20 

 8 

 27 

 765 

 760 

 1 828 

 1 853 

 2 009 

 2 008 

 221 

 11 

 473 

 169 

 43 

 522 

 257 

 12 

 464 

 192 

 48 

 506 

 3 448 

 3 488 

 (9)

 (14)

 (23)

 (2)

 (10)

 (12)

Investments	in	tangible	assets

 11 

 15 

 11 

 21 

 27 

 1 

 49 

 37 

31.12.21
Shareholders’ equity

31.12.20
Shareholders’ equity 

9%

13%

10%

8%

	Maritime	Services
	New	Energy
	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

78%

81%

 
 
 
 
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 34

Cont. note 2 Segment reporting

The	amounts	provided	to	the	chief	operating	decision-makers	with	respect	to	cash	flows	are	measured	in	a	manner	consistent	with	that	of	the	balance	sheet.

USD mill

CASH FLOW

Profit	before	tax	

Changes	in	fair	value	financial	assets

Share	of	(profit)/loss	from	joint	ventures	and	associates

Net	financial	(income)/expenses

Depreciation,	amortisation	and	impairment

Change	in	working	capital

Other	(gain)/loss

Net cash provided by operating activities

Dividend	received	from	joint	ventures	and	associates

Net	sale/(investments)	in	fixed	assets

Net	sale/(investment)	and	repayment/(granted	loan)	to	entities

Net	investments	in	financial	investments

Net	changes	in	other	investments

Net cash flow from investing activities

Net	change	of	debt

Net	change	in	other	financial	items

Net	dividend	from	other	segments/	to	shareholders

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash	and	cash	equivalents	at	the	beginning	of	the	period

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

Total Income
Area	income	is	based	on	the	geographical	
location	of	the	company	and	include	gains	
from	sale	of	assets.

Total assets
Area	assets	are	based	on	the	geographical	
location	of	the	assets.	The	group’s	
investment	in	Hyundai	Glovis	is	classified	in	
the	geographical	segment	Asia	&	Africa.

Investments in tangible assets
Area	capital	expenditure	is	based	on	the	
geographical	location	of	the	assets.

	Europe
	Oceania
	Asia	&	Africa
	America

Maritime Services 

New Energy

Strategic Holdings  
and Investments 

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

17

 (10)

18

36

 2 

63

9

 (19)

 (35)

 1 

 1 

 (43)

 (7)

 (15)

 (2)

 (24)

 (5)

 12 

7

48

 (5)

19

27

 (10)

 (2)

77

3

 (2)

 4 

 (6)

 (1)

 (10)

 (6)

 (61)

 (77)

 (1)

174

174

 39 

 (2)

 14 

 38 

 31 

 8 

128

 4 

 (10)

 (5)

 1 

 (10)

 (13)

 (20)

 (24)

 (56)

 62 

 113 

 174 

2021
Total income

3%

30%

8%

2021
Total assets

1%

17%

1%

59%

81%

 (1)

 107 

 (84)

 (35)

 5 

 (13)

 (21)

 (1)

 (1)

 18 

 (1)

 15 

 17 

 4 

 (47)

 (26)

 (32)

82

50

 153 

 (194)

 63 

 (33)

 5 

 (19)

 (25)

 98 

 97 

 (25)

 (6)

 9 

 (22)

 51 

31

82

2020
Total income

3%

2020
Total assets

1%

58%

71%

 13 

 2 

 (12)

 19 

 35 

 17 

 (3)

70

 17 

 (17)

 (26)

 1 

 (25)

 (25)

 (16)

 (3)

 (45)

 1 

 11 

 12 

31%

7%

28%

1%

2021
Investment in tangible assets

2020
Investment in tangible assets

14%

1%

85%

2%

26%

2%

71%

    
 
    
 
 
    
 
    
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 35

Note 3 Revenue from contracts with customers

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Revenue derived from customer contracts in scope of IFRS 15 Revenue from 
contracts with customers are assessed using the five-step model, where 
only customer contracts with a firm commitment is used as basis for revenue 

recognition. Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised upon 
satisfaction of the performance obligation for the transfer of goods and services in 
each such contract. The revenue amount recognised is equal to the consideration 
the group expects to be entitled in exchange for the goods and services.

OPERATING REVENUE

USD mill

Revenue segments 

Maritime Services  

New Energy

Marine 
Products

Ships 
Agency

Technical/ 
crewing 
manage-
ment

Other

Infra- 
structure

Shipping/ 
technology

Revenue	from	external	customers

Total 

Timing	of	revenue	recognition	
At	a	point	in	time

Over	time

Total 

Revenue	from	external	customers

Total 

Timing	of	revenue	recognition	
At	a	point	in	time

Over	time

Total 

 348 

 348 

 348 

 348 

 321 

 321 

 321 

 321 

 126 

 126 

 126 

 126 

 117 

 117 

 117 

 117 

 54 

 54 

 54 

 54 

 59 

 59 

 59 

 59 

 26 

 26 

 23 

 3 

 26 

 45 

 45 

 42 

 3 

 45 

 271 

 271 

 271 

 271 

 248 

 248 

 248 

 248 

 2 

 2 

 2 

 2 

 0 

 0 

Wind

 37 

 37 

 37 

 37 

 12 

 12 

 12 

 12 

Strategic 
Holdings and 
Investments

Elimination

Total

Other 

 17 

 17 

 17 

 17 

 14 

 14 

 (9)

 (9)

 (9)

 (9)

 (10)

 (10)

 14 

 (10)

 14 

 (10)

2021

 873 

 873 

 379 

 493 

 873 

2020

 807 

 807 

 367 

 439 

 807 

MARITIME SERVICES
Marine Products - Sale of goods                                                                                       
The	group	offers	a	wide	range	of	products	to	the	maritime	industry.	The	products	
are	delivered	to	the	customer	at	vessel	or	warehouse,	which	is	also	the	point	in	
time	where	control	transfers	to	the	customer	and	revenue	is	recognised	net	of	any	
discounts.	Some	customers	are	entitled	to	retrospective	volume	discounts	based	
on	aggregate	sales	over	a	defined	period.	Revenue	from	these	sales	is	recognised	
based	on	the	price	specified	in	the	contract,	net	of	the	estimated	volume	discounts.	
Accumulated	experience	is	used	to	estimate	and	provide	for	the	discounts,	using	the	
expected	value	method,	and	revenue	is	only	reconised	to	the	extent	that	it	is	highly	
probable	that	a	significant	reversal	will	not	occur.	A	refund	liability	(included	in	other	
current	liabilities)	is	recongised	for	expected	volume	discounts	payable	to	custom-
ers	in	relations	to	sales	made	until	the	end	of	the	reporting	period.	The	contracts	
typically	has	payment	terms	of	30	days	after	delivery,	and	no	significant	financing	
component	is	identified.

Ships Agency - Sale of services
The	group	offers	ships	agency	services	coverering	2	200	port	locations	world	wide.	
The	agents	facilitates	efficent	port	calls	for	vessels,	by	procuring	goods	and	services	
on	behalf	of	the	customers	and	to	assist	with	required	permits	and	custom	decla-
ration	assocuated	with	the	port	call.	Prior	to	the	port	call,	the	customer	is	required	
to	make	available	funds	for	the	expected	disbursements	(pre	funding).	Following	the	
completion	of	the	services	the	group	prepare	a	final	disbursement	account	to	the	
customer	documenting	all	disbusement	for	the	port	call.	The	group	is	only	acting	
as	an	agent,	and	control	of	goods	and	services	transfers	directly	from	the	relevant	
suppliers	to	the	customer.	The	group	does	not	have	inventory	risk	or	the	discretion	
on	establishing	prices.	For	the	services	rendered,	the	group	is	entitled	to	a	fee	that	
consist	of	a	payment	based	on	services	delivered	to	customer.

Technical / crewing management 
Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	(WSM)	offers	technical	management	and	crew 	
management	for	all	vessel	segments.	The	contract	durations	follow	industry 	
standards,	and	will	usually	include	an	annual	compensation	payable	in	monthly 	
arreas,	in	addition	the	ship	owner	is	charged	a	monthly	fee	per	crew	onboard 	
the	vessel.	The	ship	owner	simultaniously	receives	and	consumes	the	benefits 	
provided	by	the	entity,	and	hence	revenenue	is	recognised	over	time.	Since	WSM 	
has	the	right	to	invoice	the	services	delivered	at	the	end	of	each	month,	this	is 	
also	the	basis	for	revenue	recognition.	The	invoices	are	payable	30	days	after	the 	
end	of	each	month. 	

NEW ENERGY
Infrastructure                                                                                     
The	New	Energy	segment,	including	the	NorSea	Group	operates	supply	bases	and	
provide	integrated	logistics	solution	to	the	offshore	industry.	Revenues	from	external	
customers	come	from	sale	of	services	to	the	offshore	industry	(Operations),	from	the	
rental	of	properties	(Property)	and	from	the	sale	of	services	to	other	industries	
(Other).	The	duration	of	the	operations	contracts	varies	from	3	to	10	years.	The	
pricing	of	the	contracts	are	mainly	based	on	delivered	quantity	via	supply	bases.	
The	group	is	a	lessor	for	parts	of	the	properties	located	on	or	near	the	bases.	This	
is	typically	warehouses	and	some	office	facilities.	This	is	ordinary	operational	lease	
contracts	with	a	typical	duration	of	2	to	7	years.	For	contracts	with	a	duration	of	more	
than	one	year	the	rent	is	adjusted	annually	based	on	commonly	used	indexes.	Lease	
revenue	is	usually	recognised	on	a	straight	line	basis	over	the	lease	term.

Shipping/technology
The	group	provides	a	range	of	technology	and	digital	solutions	to	the	shipping	industry.	
Revenue	is	recognised	net	of	any	discounts	at	delivery.	Revenue	is	recognised	based	on	
time	and	place	of	delivery,	and	transfer	of	control,	or	services	rendered,	and	depend	on	
agreed	delivery	terms	but	usually	when	the	customer	receives	the	goods	and	services.	

Wind
The	group	provides	technical	management	and	crew	management	for	the	offshore	wind	
market.	The	contracts	have	a	typical	duration	of	five	years.	The	custmers	simultaniously	
receives	and	consumes	the	benefits	provided	by	the	group,	and	hence	revenenue	is	
recognised	over	time.	The	invoices	are	payable	30	days	after	the	end	of	each	month.	

STRATEGIC HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS
The	operation	revenue	is	related	to	inhouse	services	to	external	customers	as	office	
rent	and	canteen	services.		

INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSACTION PRICE ALLOCATED TO UNSATISFIED 
PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS 
In	general	the	contracts	with	customers	are	of	a	short	term	nature,	except	for	
the	framework	agreements	described	under	New	Energy	Infrastructure	and	Ship	
Management.	For	infrastructure	the	framework	agreements	can	be	for	a	period	
of	up	to	10	years,	but	do	not	define	any	minimum	volume.	For	Ship	Management	
contracts	the	customer	can	terminate	the	contract	without	cause	on	a	3	months	
basis.	Because	of	this	there	is	no	significant	unsatisfied	performance	obligations	as	
of	year	end.

    
	
	
	
	
	
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 36

Note 4

Investments in joint ventures and associates

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Associates
Associates are all entities over which the group has significant influence but not 
control or control jointly. This is generally the case where the group holds between 
20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for 
using the equity method of accounting after initially being recognised at cost in the 
consolidated balance sheet.

Joint arrangement
Under IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements investments in joint arrangements are 
classified as either joint operations or joint ventures. The classification depends 
on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal 
structure of the joint arrangement. The group has assessed the nature of its joint 
arrangements and determined them to be joint ventures.

Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method after initially 
being recognised at cost in the consolidated balance sheet.

Equity method
Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognised 
at cost and adjusted subsequently to recognise the group’s share of the post-
acquisition profits after tax of the investee in income statement, and the group’s 
share of movements in other comprehensive income of the investee in other 
comprehensive income. Dividends received or receivable from associates and joint 
ventures are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. 
Sale and dilution of the share of associate companies is recognised in the income 
statement when the transactions occur for the group.

Where the group’s share of losses in an equity-accounted investment equals 
or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any other unsecured long-term 
receivables, the group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the other entity.

Unrealised gains on transactions between the group and its associates and joint 
ventures are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in these entities. 
Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of 
an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of equity-accounted 
investees have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the 
policies adopted by the group.

The carrying amount of equity-accounted investments is tested for impairment 
when impairment indicators are present.

When the group ceases to consolidate or equity account for an investment 
because of a loss of control, joint control or significant influence, any retained 
interest in the entity is remeasured to its fair value, with the change in carrying 
amount recognised in profit or loss. This fair value becomes the initial carrying 
amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as 
an associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted 
for as if the group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may 
mean that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are 
reclassified to profit or loss.

If the ownership interest in a joint venture or an associate is reduced but significant 
influence is retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where 
appropriate.

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Strategic Holdings and Investments

Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA	(WAWI)

Maritime Services - companies with significant shares of profits

Almoayed	Wilhelmsen	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Huayang	Ships	Services	(Shanghai)	Co	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Huayang	Ships	Services	(Beijing)	Co	Ltd

Diana	Wilhelmsen	Management	Limited

Barwil	Arabia	Shipping	Agencies	SAE

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Georgia	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	Ship	Management	GmbH	&	Co.	KG	

Verwaltung	Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	GmbH	

Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	Ship	Management	B.V

Barklav	(Hong	Kong)	Ltd

BWW	LPG	Limited

Alghanim	Barwil	Shipping	Co-Kutayba	Yusuf	Ahmed	&	Partner	WLL

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Lebanon	S.A.L.

BWW	LPG	Sdn.	Bhd.

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Private)	Limited

Wilhelmsen-Smith	Bell	Shipping	Inc

Wilhelmsen-Smith	Bell	(Subic)	Inc.

Wilhelmsen-Smith	Bell	Manning,	Inc.	

Perez	Torres	-	Portugal	Lda

Wilhelmsen	Hyopwoon	Ships	Services	Ltd

Barklav	S.R.L.

Binzagr	Barwil	Maritime	Transport	Co	Ltd

Krew-Barwil	(Pty)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	LLC	

Barwil	Abu	Dhabi	Ruwais	LLC

Barwil	Dubai	LLC

Denholm	Port	Services	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Sunnytrans	Co	Ltd

Country

Norway

Bahrain

China

China

Cyprus

Egypt

Georgia

Germany

Germany

Netherlands

Hong	Kong

Hong	Kong

Kuwait

Lebanon

Malayisia

Pakistan	

Philippines	

Philippines	

Philippines	

Portugal

Republic	of	Korea

Romania

Saudi	Arabia

South	Africa

United	Arab	Emirates

United	Arab	Emirates

United	Arab	Emirates

United	Kingdom	

Vietnam

2021

2020

Voting share/ownership

37.8%

37.8%

50.0%

49.0%

50.0%

50.0%

35.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

49.0%

49.0%

49.0%

49.0%

50.0%

25.0%

25.0%

25.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

49.0%

43.0%

50.0%

50.0%

40.0%

49.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

35.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

49.0%

49.0%

49.0%

49.0%

50.0%

25.0%

25.0%

25.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

49.0%

43.0%

50.0%

50.0%

40.0%

50.0%

 
Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 37

Cont. note 4

Investments in joint ventures and associates

New Energy - companies with significant shares of profits

Dolittle	AS

Massterly	AS	

Edda	Wind	ASA

Risavika	Eiendom	AS

Hammerfest	Næringsinvest	AS

Strandparken	Holding	AS

Eldøyane	Næringspark	AS

Risavika	Havnering	14	AS

Country

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

An	overview	of	actual	equity	holdings	can	be	found	in	the	presentation	of	company	structure	on	page	100.

USD mill

Share of profit/(loss) from associates

WAWI	group

Associates	Maritime	Services

Associates	New	Energy

Share of profit/(loss) from associates

Book	value	of	material	associates

WAWI	group

Specification of share of equity and profit/loss:

Share	of	equity	at	01.01

Share	of	profit	for	the	year

Acquisition	of	associates	in	New	Energy

Dividend

Disposals	associates	

Financial	derivatives	in	associates	

Other	comprehensive	income

Share of equity at 31.12

2021

2020

Voting share/ownership

45.9%

50.0%

25.7%

42.0%

32.3%

33.1%

37.9%

0.0%

45.9%

50.0%

25.0%

42.0%

32.3%

33.1%

37.9%

33.3%

2021

2020

 85 

 5 

 90 

 (63)

 1 

 2 

 (60)

 886 

 798 

 842 

 90 

 36 

 (4)

 5 

 (5)

 964 

 883 

 (60)

 25 

 (5)

 (1)

 (4)

 4 

 842 

There	are	no	contingent	liabilities	relating	to	the	group’s	interest	in	the	associates.	

The	group	acquired	25%	of	Østensjø	Group’s	offshore	wind	company	Edda	Wind	in	
2020	and	additional	25%	in	2021.	Edda	Wind	ASA	was	listed	on	Oslo	Børs	on	the	

26th	of	November	2021	and	the	group	was	diluted	to	an	ownership	share	of	25.66%.	
Edda	Wind	owns	and	operates	service	vessels	supporting	the	maintenance	work	
conducted	during	the	commissioning	and	operation	of	offshore	wind	parks.

 
Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 38

Cont. note 4 Investments in joint ventures and associates

Set	out	below	are	the	summarised	financial	information	for,	on	a	100%	basis,	for	WAWI	group,	which,	in	the	opinion	of	the	directors,	is	the	material	associates	to	the	group.	

Associates	not	considered	to	be	material	is	defined	under	“other”	(on	a	100%	basis).

USD mill

SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Total	income

Operating	expenses

Net operating profit

Finance	income	&	expenses

Profit before tax

Tax	income/(expense)

Profit/(loss) after non-controlling interests

Other	comprehensive	income	

Total comprehensive income (shareholder's equity)

The	group’s	share	of	dividend	from	associates

USD mill

SUMMARISED BALANCE SHEET

Non	current	assets

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Total assets

Non	current	financial	liabilities

Other	non	current	liabilities

Current	financial	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Non-controlling	interest

Total liabilities

Net assets

WAWI group

Other

2021

2020

2021

2020

 3 884 

 (3 578)

 306 

 (108)

 198 

 (23)

 133 

 16 

 149 

 2 958 

 (3 041)

 (84)

 (222)

 (306)

 4 

 (286)

 (1)

 (287)

 104 

 (82)

 23 

 (1)

 22 

 (1)

 21 

 (2)

 18 

 4 

 65 

 (55)

 10 

 (1)

 9 

 (1)

 8 

 (3)

 5 

 5 

WAWI group

Other

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

 6 315 

 769 

 710 

 7 794 

 2 158 

 1 437 

 515 

 880 

 266 

 6 391 

 582 

 655 

 7 628 

 1 924 

 1 995 

 282 

 812 

 224 

 5 256 

 5 238 

 2 539 

 2 391 

 251 

 70 

 148 

 470 

 125 

 8 

 93 

 4 

 231 

 239 

 155 

 47 

 94 

 296 

 101 

 14 

 67 

 5 

 188 

 108 

The	information	above	reflects	the	100%	amount	presented	in	the	financial	statements	of	the	associates,	adjusted	for	differences	in	accounting	policies	between	the	group	
and	the	associates.	

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 39

Cont. note 4 Investments in joint ventures and associates

USD mill

RECONCILIATION OF SUMMARISED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Net asset at 01.01

Profit	for	the	period

Net	assets	of	acquired	associates

Proceed	from	IPO	

Other	comprehensive	income

Disposal	

Transaction	with	non	controlling	interests

Dividend

Net assets at 31.12

The	group’s	share	

Currency	

Fair	value	adjustment	vessel	and	goodwill	*

Carrying value at 31.12

WAWI group

Other

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

 2 391 

 133 

 16 

 (1)

 2 682 

 (286)

 (1)

 (4)

 2 539 

 2 391 

 960 

 (2)

 (72)

 886 

 904 

 2 

 (108)

 798 

 108 

 19 

 52 

 77 

 (2)

 (15)

 239 

 72 

 7 

 79 

 34 

 8 

 80 

 (3)

 (10)

 108 

 38 

 6 

 44 

*	The	share	price	of	Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA	(WAWI)	at	the	merger	(April	2017)	was	lower	than	booked	equity	in	WAWI.	

The	group	market	value	of	the	investment	in	Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA	at	31	December	2021	was	USD	918	million	(2020:	USD	435	million).

WAWI	is	a	separately	listed	company	on	Oslo	Børs.	The	market	capitalisation	of	its	shares	at	year	end	is	4%	higher	(2020:	45%	lower)	than	the	carrying	amount	of	the	invest-
ment,	as	accounted	for	under	the	equity	method.	The	group	has	not	identified	any	impairment	indicators	for	the	investment.

Reconciliation of the group’s income statement and balance sheet

USD mill

Share	of	profit	from	joint	ventures

Share	of	profit/(loss)	from	associates

Share of profit/(loss) from joint ventures and associates

Share	of	equity	from	joint	ventures

Share	of	equity	from	associates

Share of equity from joint ventures and associates

2021

2020

 11 

 90 

 101 

 129 

 964 

 1 093 

 11 

 (60)

 (50)

 131 

 842 

 973 

The	group’s	share	of	profit,	after	tax	from	joint	ventures	and	associates	is	recognised	in	the	income	statement	as	financial	income.	All	joint	ventures	and	associates	are	equity	
consolidated.

Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 40

Cont. note 4 Investments in joint ventures and associates

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

New Energy

Coast	Center	Base	AS	(CCB)

KS	Coast	Center	Base	(CCB)

CCB	Energy	Holding	AS

Vikan	Næringspark	AS

Maritime Services

Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	group

Country

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Germany

2021

2020

Voting share/ownership

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

Coast	Center	Base	AS	is	a	joint	venture	between	NorSea	Group	and	Bernh.	Larsen	
Holding	AS	and	was	established	in	1998.	It	delivers	services	related	to	logistics,	quay,	
project	and	maintenance	to	the	offshore	industry	in	addition	to	maritime	industry.

The	group	acquired	50%	stake	in	Ahrenkiel	Steamship	in	2020,	within	the	container	
segment	in	particular,	ship	management.	Ahrenkiel	Steamship	is	the	technical	
container	ship	manager	within	the	MPC	Capital	Group.

KS	Coast	Center	Base	AS	is	a	joint	venture	between	NorSea	Group	and	Bernh.	
Larsen	Holding	AS	and	was	established	in	1973.	It	is	mainly	a	property	company	
owning	infrastructure	rented	out	to	Coast	Center	Base	AS.

CCB	Energy	Holding	AS	is	a	joint	venture	between	NorSea	Group	and	Bernh.	Larsen	
Holding	AS	and	was	established	in	2020.	It	owns	shares	in	companies	involved	in	
production	of	hydrogen	and	climate	netural	solutions.

Vikan	Næringspark	AS	is	a	joint	venture	between	NorSea	Group	and	Kristiansund	
Baseselskap	AS.	It	owns	property	that	is	rented	out	to	Vestbase	AS,	a	subsidiary	of	
NorSea	Group,	in	Kristiansund.

All	companies	are	private	companies	and	there	are	no	quoted	market	price	available	
for	the	shares.

There	are	no	material	contingent	liabilities	relating	to	the	group’s	interest	in	the	joint	
ventures.

USD mill

Summarised financial information - according to the group's ownership

2021

2020

Share	of	total	income

Share	of	operating	expenses

Share	of	depreciation

Share	of	net	financial	items

Share	of	tax	expense

Share of profit for the year

Share of equity (equity method)

Book	value

Excess	value	(goodwill)

Investments in Joint Ventures

USD mill

Joint ventures' assets, equity and liabilities (group's share of investments)

Share	of	non	current	assets

Share	of	cash	and	cash	equivalents

Share	of	current	assets

Total share of assets

Share	of	equity	

Share	of	profit	for	the	period

Dividend	received/repayments	of	share	capital

Currency	translation	differences

Share of equity at 31.12

Share	of	non	current	financial	liabilities

Share	of	other	non	current	liabilities

Share	of	current	financial	liabilities

Share	of	other	current	liabilities

Total share of liabilities

Total share of equity and liabilities

 83 

 (60)

 (7)

 (3)

 (2)

 11 

 68 

 61 

 129 

 76 

 (54)

 (7)

 (3)

 (2)

 11 

 67 

 64 

 131 

2021

2020

 152 

 7 

 25 

 184 

 67 

 10 

 (8)

 (1)

 68 

 83 

 2 

 1 

 29 

 116 

 184 

 187 

 32 

 5 

 224 

 76 

 11 

 (21)

 1 

 67 

 100 

 7 

 14 

 36 

 158 

 224 

Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 41

Cont. note 4 Investments in joint ventures and associates

Set	out	below	are	the	summarised	financial	information,	on	a	100%	basis,	for	Coast	Center	Base	(CCB),	which,	in	the	opinion	of	the	directors,	is	a	material	joint	venture	to	the	group.

Joint	venture	not	considered	to	be	material,	is	defined	under	”other”	(on	a	100%	basis).

USD mill

SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Total	income

Operating	expenses

Net operating profit

Financial	income/(expenses)

Profit before tax

Tax	income/(expense)

Profit after non-controlling interests

Other	comprehensive	income

Total comprehensive income

The	group’s	share	of	dividend	from	joint	ventures

USD mill

SUMMARISED BALANCE SHEET

Non	current	assets

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Total assets

Non	current	financial	liabilities

Other	non	current	liabilities

Current	financial	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

CCB

Other

2021

2020

2021

2020

 156 

 143 

 11 

 10 

 (132)

 (119)

 24 

 (5)

 19 

 (2)

 17 

 17 

 7 

 23 

 (5)

 18 

 (2)

 16 

 16 

 15 

 (2)

 8 

 (2)

 7 

 (1)

 5 

 5 

 1 

 (2)

 8 

 (2)

 6 

 (1)

 5 

 5 

 2 

CCB

Other

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

 192 

 51 

 12 

 254 

 96 

 2 

 65 

 163 

 91 

 256 

 61 

 8 

 325 

 124 

 12 

 27 

 67 

 230 

 95 

 122 

 20 

 3 

 145 

 73 

 2 

 2 

 4 

 81 

 63 

 130 

 10 

 3 

 143 

 75 

 2 

 2 

 5 

 85 

 59 

The	information	above	reflects	100%	of	the	amounts	presented	in	the	financial	statements	of	the	joint	ventures,	adjusted	for	any	differences	in	accounting	policies	between	
the	group	and	the	joint	ventures.

USD mill

RECONCILIATION OF SUMMARISED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Opening net asset at 31.12

Acquisition	of		net	assets

Profit	for	the	period

Other	comprehensive	income

				Currency	translation	differences	

				Dividend	to	shareholder

Closing net assets at 31.12

The	group’s	share	

Goodwill	/	excess	value

Carrying value at 31.12

CCB

Other

2021

2020

2021

2020

 95 

 17 

 (3)

 (17)

 91 

 45 

 56 

 109 

 10 

 16 

 5 

 (45)

 95 

 42 

 61 

 101 

 103 

 59 

 10 

 (1)

 (5)

 63 

 22 

 6 

 28 

 43 

 10 

 5 

 2 

 (1)

 59 

 24 

 4 

 28 

  
Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 42

Note 5 Principal subsidiaries

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
The consolidated financial statements consists of all entities controlled by Wilh. 
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA as at 31 December 2021.

Control is achieved when the group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns 
from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns 
through its power over the investee. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the 
date on which control is transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from 
the date that control ceases.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions 
between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated 
unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the transferred 
asset. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to 
ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group.

Non-controlling interests in the profit/loss and equity of subsidiaries are shown 
separately in the consolidated statement of income statement, statement of 
comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and balance sheet 
respectively.

Business office/country

Nature of business

Proportion of ordinary 
shares directly held by 
parent (%)

Proportion of ordinary 
shares held by the 
group (%)

Maritime Services 

Wilhelmsen	Maritime	Services	AS

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	AS

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Holding	AS

New Energy

Wilhelmsen	New	Energy	AS

NorSea	Group	AS

Strategic Holdings and Investments

Treasure	ASA	*

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	Invest	Malta	Ltd

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Malta

Maritime	products	and	services

Maritime	products	and	services

Ship	management

Investment

Infrastructure	and	supply	services

Investment

Investment

100%

100%

74.82%

100%

100%

100%

100%

75.15%

74.82%

100%

The	group’s	principal	subsidiaries	at	31	December	2021	are	set	out	above.	Unless	otherwise	stated,	they	have	share	capital	consisting	solely	of	ordinary	shares	that	are	held	
directly	by	the	group,	and	the	proportion	of	ownership	interests	held	equals	the	voting	rights	held	by	the	group.	The	country	of	incorporation	or	registration	is	also	their	principal	
place	of	headquarter	of	subgroups.	

*	At	31.12.2021	Treasure	ASA	had	6	000	000	own	shares	(2020:	3	965	000).

Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 43

Note 6

Employee benefits

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Employee benefits include wages, salaries, social security contributions, sick 
leave, parental leave and other employee benefits. The benefits are recognised in 
the period in which the associated services are rendered by the employees.

For cash–settled payments/bonus plans and other cash-settled payments, 
a liability equal to the portion of services received is recognised at fair value 
determined at each balance sheet date.

USD mill

Payroll

Payroll	tax

Pension	cost

Other	remuneration

Total employee benefits

Number of employees:

Group	companies	in	Norway

Group	companies	abroad

Seagoing	personnel	Ship	Management

Total employees

Average	number	of	employees

EXPENSED AUDIT FEE

USD mill

Statutory	audit

Other	assurance	services

Tax	advisory	fee

Other	assistance

Total expensed audit fee

The	fees	above	cover	the	group	expenses	to	all	external	auditors	and	tax	advisors.

Note

2021

2020

11

 239 

 30 

 18 

 34 

 321 

 224 

 29 

 16 

 30 

 299 

2021

2020

 1 024 

 3 452 

 10 988 

 15 464 

 1 003 

 3 471 

 10 639 

 15 113 

 15 289 

 15 098 

Note

2021

2020

2.4

0.4

1.7

0.1

4.5

1.6

0.2

1.9

0.1

3.9

 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 44

Note 7

Properties, vessels and other tangible assets

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Properties, vessels and other tangible assets acquired by group companies are 
stated at historical cost. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis. The 
carrying value of tangible assets equals the historical cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any impairment charges. The group’s aquisition costs are 
recognised in the income statement when they arise. Aquisition costs are 
capitalised to the extent that they are directly related to the acquisition of the 
asset. Land is not depreciated. Other tangible assets are depreciated over the 
following expected useful lives:

Properties:

Vessels:

Other tangible assets:

10-50 years

25 years

3-10 years

Each component of a tangible asset which is significant for the total cost of the 
item will be depreciated separately. Components with similar useful lives will be 
included in a single component.

The estimated residual value and expected useful life of long-lived assets are 
reviewed at each balance sheet date, and where they differ significantly from 
previous estimates, depreciation charges will be changed accordingly going 
forward.

Impairment
The group applies IAS 36 Impairment of Assets to determine whether property, 
vessels and other tangible assets is impaired and to account for any impairment 
loss identified. 

At each reporting date the accounts are assessed whether there is an indication 
that an asset may be impaired. Assets that are subject to amortisation or 
depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If any 
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, 
estimates of the asset’s recoverable amount are done. For the purposes of 
assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are 
separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units – “CGU”). The recoverable 
amount is the highest of the fair market value of the asset, less cost to sell, and the 
net present value (”NPV”) of future estimated cash flow from the employment of 
the asset (“value in use”).

The NPV is based on a discount rate according to a weighted average cost of capital 
(“WACC”) reflecting the company’s required rate of return. The WACC is calculated 
based on the company’s long-term borrowing rate and a risk-free rate plus a risk 
premium for the equity. If the recoverable amount is lower than the book value, 
impairment has occurred, and the asset shall be revalued. Impairment losses are 
recognised in profit or loss. Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered 
impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting 
date.

The group has financial models which calculate and determine the value in use 
through a combination of actual and expected cash flow generation discounted to 
present value. The expected future cash flow generation and models are based on 
assumptions and estimates.

USD mill

TANGIBLE ASSETS

2021

Cost	at	01.01

Acquisition

Reclass/disposal

Currency	translation	differences

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	and	impairment	losses	at	01.01

Depreciation/amortisation

Reclass/disposal

Currency	translation	differences

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses at 31.12

Carrying amounts at 31.12

2020

Cost	at	01.01

Acquisition

Reclass/disposal

Currency	translation	differences

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	and	impairment	losses	at	01.01

Depreciation/amortisation

Reclass/disposal

Impairment

Currency	translation	differences

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses at 31.12

Carrying amounts at 31.12

Economic	lifetime

Depreciation	schedule

Properties

Vessels

Other 
tangible assets

Total 
tangible assets

 596 

 33 

 (4)

 (24)

 601 

 (198)

 (18)

 9 

 (207)

 394 

 560 

 19 

 (4)

 22 

 596 

 (175)

 (16)

 3 

 (1)

 (9)

 (198)

 398 

 36 

 1 

 (1)

 35 

 (23)

 (1)

 1 

 (23)

 12 

 35 

 1 

 36 

 (19)

 (1)

 (2)

 (1)

 (23)

 13 

 241 

 15 

 (19)

 (8)

 229 

 (92)

 (11)

 6 

 4 

 (93)

 136 

244

 11 

 (21)

 6 

 241 

 (90)

 (11)

 12 

 (3)

 (92)

 149 

 873 

 49 

 (23)

 (34)

 866 

 (313)

 (30)

 6 

 14 

 (323)

 542 

 839 

 31 

 (25)

 29 

 873 

 (284)

 (28)

 15 

 (3)

 (13)

 (313)

 560 

10-50	years

Straight-line

25	years

3-10	years

Straight-line

Straight-line

 
 
 
   
    
   
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 45

Cont. note 7 Goodwill and other intangible assets

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of 
any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the acquisition date fair value of 
any previous equity interests in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable 
net assets of the acquired subsidiary, joint venture or associate. Goodwill arising 
from the acquisition of subsidiaries is classified as an intangible asset. Goodwill 
acquired through business combinations are allocated to the relevant cash-
generating unit (“CGU”).

Other intangible assets
Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes are recognised 
as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the 
design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the 
group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met: 

•  it is technically feasible to complete the software product so that it will be  
  available for use; 
•  management intends to complete the software product and use or sell it; 
•  it can be demonstrated how the software product will generate probable future  
  economic benefits; 
•  adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development  
  and to use or sell the software product are available; 
•  and the expenditure attributable to the software product during its development  
  can be reliably measured.

Trademark, technology/licenses and customer relationship have a finite life and 
are recognised at historical cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is 
calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of trademarks and 
licenses over their estimated useful life. Capitalised expenses related to other 
intangible assets are amortised over the expected useful lives in accordance with 
the straight-line method.

Amortisation of intangible fixed assets is based on the following expected useful lives:

Goodwill:

Software and licenses:

Other intangible assets:

Indefinite life

3-5 years

5-10 years

Impairment
The group applies IAS 36 Impairment of Assets to determine whether goodwill 
or other intangible asset is impaired and to account for any impairment loss 
identified.

Goodwill arising from the acquisition of an interest in an associated company is 
included under investment in associated companies and tested for impairment 
as part of the carried amount of the investment when impairment indicators is 
present. Goodwill have an indefinite useful life not subject to amortisation and is 
tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less impairment losses. Gain or 
loss on the sale of a business includes the carried amount of goodwill related to 
the sold business.

For impairment testing goodwill is allocated to relevant CGU. The allocation is 
made to those CGU or groups of CGU which are expected to benefit from the 
acquisition. An assessment is made as to whether the carrying amount of the 
goodwill can be justified by future earnings from the CGU to which the goodwill 
relates. If the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than the carrying amount 
of the CGU, including goodwill, goodwill will be written down first. Thereafter the 
carrying amount of the CGU will be written down. Impairment losses related to 
goodwill cannot be reversed.

Impairment of other intangible assets follow the same principles as impairment 
for other non-financial assets, refer to financial reporting principles for property, 
vessels, and other tangible assets above.

USD mill

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

2021

Cost	at	31.12

Acquisition

Reclass/disposal

Currency	translation	differences

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	amortisation	and	impairment	losses	at	01.01

Amortisation/impairment

Currency	translation	differences

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses at 31.12

Carrying amounts at 31.12

2020

Cost	at	01.01

Acquisition

Reclass/disposal

Currency	translation	differences

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	amortisation	and	impairment	losses	at	01.01

Amortisation/impairment

Reclass/disposal

Currency	translation	differences

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses at 31.12

Carrying amounts at 31.12

Goodwill

Software 
and licences

Other 
intangible assets

Total 
intangible assets

 126 

 2 

 (5)

 123 

 (13)

 (13)

 110 

 121 

 1 

 4 

 126 

 (2)

 (11)

 (13)

 112 

 35 

 2 

 (1)

 36 

 (22)

 (5)

 1 

 (26)

 10 

 35 

 1 

 (2)

 1 

 35 

 (19)

 (3)

 1 

 (1)

 (22)

 14 

 33 

 1 

 2 

 (1)

 34 

 (18)

 (3)

 1 

 (19)

 15 

 71 

 6 

 (43)

 (2)

 33 

 (56)

 (4)

 40 

 2 

 (18)

 15 

 194 

 3 

 3 

 (7)

 193 

 (52)

 (7)

 2 

 (57)

 135 

 227 

 7 

 (44)

 3 

 194 

 (77)

 (18)

 41 

 1 

 (52)

 141 

The	group	conducted	no	material	acquisition	resulting	in	recognition	of	goodwill	in	2021	or	2020.

    
 
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 46

Cont. note 7 Goodwill and other intangible assets

Impairment testing of goodwill
In	the	Maritime	Services	segment,	USD	110	million	relate	to	business	area	Ships	
Service	(all	activities	in	the	Maritime	Services	segment	except	for	technical	/crewing	
management)	mainly	to	the	acquisition	of	Unitor	ASA	and	Kemetyl.	The	goodwill	
figures	are	originally	calculated	in	NOK	and	USD	(2020:	NOK	and	USD).	Goodwill	is	
tested	for	impairment	annually.

For	the	purpose	of	impairment	testing,	goodwill	is	allocated	to	the	respective	cash	
generating	units	within	the	Ships	Service	business	area.

As	of	December	31	2021	management	have	performed	impairment	testing	for	the	
group’s	recognised	goodwill.	Based	on	the	tests	performed,	no	impairment	was	
recognised	in	2021	(2020:	USD	11	million).

When	performing	the	goodwill	impairment	test,	recoverable	amount	is	calculated	
using	estimated	fair	value	less	cost	of	disposal.	In	calculating	the	fair	value	less	cost	of	

disposal,	the	group	considers	relevant	information	generated	by	market	transactions	
involving	similar	group	of	assets,	including	qualitative	and	quantitative	information.

Fair	value	less	cost	of	disposal	has	been	estimated	by	using	an	Enterprise	value/
EBITDA	multiple	(see	note	23	for	definition	of	the	terms).	The	forecasted	EBITDA	
is	based	on	historical	levels	for	EBITDA	in	each	CGU.	The	multiples	are	estimated	
to	be	in	the	range	of	6	-	9,	which	management	believes	is	a	fair	estimate	of	market	
multiples	for	the	relevant	CGU’s.

Cash	flows	were	projected	based	on	actual	operating	results	and	next	year’s	
forecast.	Cash	flows	is	based	on	a	5-year	strategy	plan	period	with	terminal	value	
(terminal	growth	rate	1%)	were	extrapolated	using	the	following	key	assumptions:

USD/NOK

Multiple

Growth	rate

Increase	in	material	cost

Increase	in	pay	and	other	remuneration

Increase	in	other	expenses		

2021

2020

 8.83 

 7.5 

1-4%

4-7%

2-4%

2-4%

 8.53 

6.5

1-5%

1-5%

1-3%

2-4%

The	values	assigned	to	the	key	assumptions	represent	management’s	assessment	
of	future	trends	in	the	maritime	industry	and	are	based	on	both	external	sources	and	
internal	sources.

No	reasonably	possible	change	in	any	of	the	key	assumptions	on	which	management	
has	based	its	determination	of	the	recoverable	amount	would	cause	the	carrying	
amount	to	exceed	its	recoverable	amount	as	of	December	31	2021.

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 47

Note 8

Right-of-use-assets and lease liabilities

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Identifying a lease
At the inception of a contract, the group assesses whether the contract is, or 
contains a lease. A contract is, or contains a lease if the contract conveys the 
right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for 
consideration. To determine whether a contract conveys the right to control the use 
of an identified asset, the group assesses whether: 

The group do not include variable lease payments in the lease liability arising 
from contracted index regulations subject to future events. The lease liability is 
subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on 
the lease liability, reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments 
made and remeasuring the carrying amount to reflect any reassessment or lease 
modifications, or to reflect adjustments in lease payments due to an adjustment in 
an index or rate.

•  The agreement creates enforceable rights of payment and obligations 
•  The identified asset is physically distinct 
•  It has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of  
  the asset 
•  It has the right to direct the use of the asset 
•  The supplier does not have a substantive right to substitute the asset throughout  
  the period of use

Sensitivity of the lease liability
If the group cannot determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, it uses its 
incremental borrowing rate to measure lease liabilities. The incremental borrowing 
rate requires estimation when no observable rates are available. In determining the 
lease term, management considers all facts and circumstances. The assessment 
is reviewed if a significant event or a significant change in circumstances occurs 
which affects this assessment and that is within the control of the lessee.

Measuring the right-of-use asset
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost. The cost of the right-of-use 
asset comprise: 

•  The amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability 
•  Any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, less any lease  

incentives received and incurred costs 

•  An estimate of costs to be incurred by the group in dismantling and removing  
  the underlying asset, restoring the site on which it is located or restoring the  
  underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the  

lease, unless those costs are incurred to produce inventories.

Subsequent measurement of right-of-use assets follow the same principles as 
for other non-financial assets, refer to financial reporting principles for property, 
vessel and tangible assets note 7, except that the right-of-use asset is depreciated 
from the commencement date to the earlier of the lease term and the remaining 
useful life.

Impairment
Impairment of right-of-use assets follow the same principles as impairment for 
other non-financial assets, refer to financial reporting principles for properties, 
vessels, and other tangible assets note 7.

For contracts that constitutes, or contains a lease, the group separates lease 
components if it benefits from the use of each underlying asset either on its own or 
together with other resources readily available, and the underlying asset is neither 
highly dependent on, nor highly interrelated with, the other underlying assets in the 
contract. The group then accounts for each lease component as a lease separately 
from non-lease components within the contract. The group allocates the 
consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of the relative 
stand-alone price of the lease component and the aggregate stand-alone price 
of the non-lease components. If an observable stand-alone price is not readily 
available, the group estimates this price by the use of observable information.

Recognition of leases and exemptions
At the lease commencement date, the group recognizes a lease liability and 
corresponding right-of-use asset for all lease agreements in which it is the lessee, 
except for the following exemptions applied: 

•  Short-term leases (defined as 12 months or less) 
•  Low value assets 

For these leases, the group recognizes the lease payments as other operating 
expenses in the statement of profit or loss when they incur.

Measuring the lease liability
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments 
for the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term not paid at the 
commencement date. The lease term represents the noncancellable period of the 
lease, plus any period covered by an extension option period if the group expect tp 
exercise this option. The lease payments included in the measurement comprise of: 

•  Fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease 

incentives receivable 

•  Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured  
  using the index or rate as at the commencement date 
•  Amount expected to be payable by the group under residual value guarantees 
•  The exercise price of a purchase option, if the group is reasonably certain to  
  exercise that option 
•  Payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the  
  group exercising an option to terminate the lease. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 48

Cont. note 8 Right-of-use-assets and lease liabilities 

RIGHT-OF-USE-ASSETS
The	group	leases	several	assets	such	as	buildings,	machinery,	equipment	and	vehicles.	The	group’s	right-of-use	assets	are	categorised	and	presented	in	the	table	below:

USD mill
2021

Cost	at	01.01

Addition	of	right-of-use	assets

Reclass/disposal

Currency	exchange	differences

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	and	impairment	at	01.01

Depreciation

Reclass/disposal

Currency	exchange	differences

Accumulated depreciation and impairment at 31.12

Carrying amount of right-of-use assets at 31.12

USD mill
2020

Cost	at	01.01

Addition	of	right-of-use	assets

Disposals

Currency	exchange	differences

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	and	impairment	at	01.01

Depreciation

Reclass/disposal

Currency	exchange	differences

Accumulated depreciation and impairment at 31.12

Carrying amount of right-of-use assets at 31.12

Lower	of	remaining	lease	term	or	economic	life

Depreciation	method

Properties and land

Machinery, 
equipment and 
vehicles

 201 

 35 

 (30)

 (8)

 199 

 (34)

 (28)

 5 

 2 

 (55)

 145 

 13 

 5 

 (3)

 (1)

 15 

 (3)

 (3)

 2 

 (4)

 10 

Properties and land

Machinery, 
equipment and 
vehicles

 192 

 16 

 (12)

 6 

 202 

 (28)

 (26)

 21 

 (2)

 (35)

 168 

 12 

 5 

 (5)

 13 

 (4)

 (3)

 4 

 (4)

 9 

5-12	years

Linear

3-8	years

Linear

Total 

 214 

 41 

 (33)

 (8)

 214 

 (31)

 (30)

 6 

 2 

 (59)

 155 

Total 

 204 

 21 

 (16)

 6 

 215 

 (31)

 (29)

 24 

 (2)

 (38)

 177 

 
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 49

Cont. note 8 Right-of-use-assets and lease liabilities 

Lease liabilities

USD mill

Undiscounted lease liabilities and maturity of cash outflows

Less	than	1	year

1-2	years

2-3	years

3-4	years

4-5	years

More	than	5	years

2021

2020

 (35)

 (33)

 (30)

 (25)

 (22)

 (49)

 (35)

 (34)

 (33)

 (33)

 (18)

 (65)

Total undiscounted lease liabilities at 31.12

 (195)

 (218)

USD mill

Summary of the lease liabilities in the financial statements

Total	lease	liability	at	01.01

Net	lease	liabilities	recognised	in	the	year

Cash	payments	for	the	principal	portion	of	the	lease	liability

Change	of	estimates	

Currency	exchange	differences

Total lease liabilities at 31.12

Current	lease	liabilities

Non-current	lease	liabilities

2021

2020

 192 

 15 

 (30)

 (12)

 4 

 169 

 30 

 139 

 181 

 8 

 (18)

 10 

 12 

 192 

 31 

 161 

The	leases	do	not	contain	any	restrictions	on	the	group’s	dividend	policy	or	financing.	The	group	does	not	have	significant	residual	value	guarantees	related	to	its 	
leases	to	disclose.	

Summary of other lease expenses recognised in income statement

2021

2020

Variable	lease	payments	expensed	in	the	period

Operating	expenses	related	to	short-term	leases	(including	short-term	low	value	assets)

Operating	expenses	related	to	low	value	assets	(excluding	short-term	leases	included	above)

Total lease expenses included in other operating expenses

 7 

 6 

 3 

 16 

 1 

 9 

 2 

 12 

Practical expedients applied
The	group	leases	personal	computers,	IT	equipment	and	machinery	with	contract	
terms	of	1	to	3	years.	The	group	has	elected	to	apply	the	practical	expedient	of	
low	value	assets	and	does	not	recognise	lease	liabilities	or	right-of-use	assets.	
The	leases	are	instead	expensed	when	they	incur.	The	group	has	also	applied	the	
practical	expedient	to	not	recognise	lease	liabilities	and	right-of-use	assets	for	short-
term	leases,	presented	in	the	table	above.	

The	group	does	not	have	material	lease	commitments,	not	yet	commenced	and	
therefore	not	included	in	the	lease	liabilities	as	of	31	December	2021	(2020:	
USD	3	million)

Extension options
The	group’s	lease	of	buildings	have	lease	terms	that	varies	from	5	years	to	25	years,	
and	several	agreements	involve	a	right	of	renewal	which	may	be	exercised	during	the	
last	period	of	the	lease	terms.	The	group	assesses	at	the	commencement	whether	it	
is	reasonably	certain	to	exercise	the	renewal	right.	

Purchase options
The	group	leases	machinery,	equipment	and	vehicles	with	lease	terms	of	3	to	5	years.	
Some	of	these	contracts	includes	a	right	to	purchase	the	assets	at	the	end	of	the	
contract	term.	The	group	assesses	at	the	commencement	whether	it	is	reasonably	
certain	to	exercise	the	purchase	right.	All	the	options	are	based	on	market	value.	

Subleases 
The	group	has	subleased	an	immaterial	part	of	its	redundant	office	buildings,	
classified	as	an	operating	lease.	

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 50

Note 9 Tax

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCPLES
Income tax in the income statement consists of current tax, effect of changes 
in deferred tax/deferred tax assets, and withholding tax incurred in the period. 
Income tax is recognised in the income statement unless it relates to items 
recognised directly in equity or other comprehensive income. 

arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts 
in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined using 
tax rates and laws which have been enacted by the balance sheet date and are 
expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised, or the 
deferred income tax liability settled.

Current tax
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss 
for the period, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting 
date that will be paid during the next 12 months. Current tax also includes any 
adjustment of taxes from previous years and taxes on dividends recognised in the 
period.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that 
future taxable profit will be available, and that the temporary differences can 
be deducted from this profit. Deferred income tax is calculated on temporary 
differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where 
the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the group.

Deferred tax / deferred tax asset
Deferred tax is calculated using the liability method on all temporary differences 

Withholding tax
Withholding tax and any related tax credits are generally recognised in the period 
they are incurred.

Ordinary taxation 
The	ordinary	rate	of	corporation	tax	in	Norway	is	22%	of	net	profit	for	2021	(2020:	
22%).	Norwegian	limited	liability	companies	are	encompassed	by	the	participation	
exemption	method	for	share	income.	Thus,	share	dividends	and	gains	are	tax	free	
for	the	receiving	company.	Corresponding	losses	on	shares	are	not	deductible.	
The	participation	exemption	method	does	not	apply	to	share	income	from	
companies	domiciled	in	what	is	considered	low	tax	countries	and	that	are	located	
outside	the	European	Economic	Area	(EEA),	and	on	share	income	from	companies	
rdomiciledoutside	the	EEA	in	which	the	company	owns	less	than	10%	of	the	shares. 

For	group	companies	located	in	the	same	country	and	within	the	same	tax	regime,	
taxable	profits	in	one	company	can	be	offset	against	tax	losses	and	tax	loss	carry	
forwards	in	other	group	companies.	Deferred	tax/deferred	tax	asset	has	been	

calculated	on	temporary	differences	to	the	extent	that	it	is	likely	that	these	can	be	
utilised	in	each	country	and	for	Norwegian	entities	the	group	has	applied	a	rate	of	
22%	(2020:	22%). 

The	effective	tax	rate	for	the	group	will,	from	period	to	period,	change	dependent	on	
the	group	gains	and	losses	from	investments	inside	the	exemption	method. 

Foreign taxes 
Companies	domiciled	outside	Norway	will	be	subject	to	local	taxation,	either	on	
ordinary	terms	or	under	special	tonnage	tax	rules.	When	dividends	are	paid,	local	
withholding	taxes	may	be	applicable.	This	generally	applies	to	dividends	paid	by	
companies	domiciled	outside	the	EEA.	

USD mill

Allocation of tax expense for the year

Payable	tax	in	Norway

Payable	tax	foreign

Change	in	deferred	tax

Total tax income/(expense)

Reconciliation of actual tax cost against expected tax cost in accordance with the ordinary Norwegian income tax rate of 22%

Profit	before	tax

22% tax 

Tax effect from:

Permanent	differences

Non-taxable	income/	change	in	market	value	

Share	of	(profit)/loss	from	joint	ventures	and	associates

Impairment	deferred	tax	asset	

Withholding	tax	and	payable	tax	previous	year

Calculated tax expense for the group

2021

2020

 (8)

 (16)

 10 

 (13)

 66 

 14 

 3 

 13 

 (22)

 6 

 13 

 (14)

 (12)

 (1)

 (27)

 205 

 45 

 4 

 (48)

 11 

 8 

 8 

 27 

Effective	tax	rate	for	the	group

 20.5% 

 13.4% 

  
  
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 51

Cont. note 9 Tax

USD mill

Net deferred tax assets

Net	deferred	tax	assets	at	01.01

Currency	translation	differences

Tax	charged	to	equity	

Income	statement	charge

Net deferred tax assets at 31.12

Deferred	tax	assets	in	balance	sheet

Deferred	tax	liabilities	in	balance	sheet

Net deferred tax assets at 31.12

2021

2020

 44 

 (1)

 10 

 53 

 64 

 (11)

 53 

 46 

 (2)

 1 

 (1)

 44 

 55 

 (12)

 44 

USD mill

 Fixed assets

 Other 

 Total 

At 01.01.2021

Through	income	statement

Currency	translations

Deferred tax liabilities at 31.12.2021

At 01.01.2020

Through	income	statement

Currency	translations

Deferred tax liabilities at 31.12.2020

USD mill
Deferred tax assets 

At 01.01.2021

Through	income	statement

Charged	directly	to	equity

Currency	translations

Deferred tax assets at 31.12.2021

At 01.01.2020

Through	income	statement

Charged	directly	to	equity

Currency	translations

Deferred tax assets at 31.12.2020

 (5)

 1 

 (4)

 (11)

 7 

 (1)

 (5)

 (2)

 3 

 (1)

 0 

 (1)

 (1)

 (2)

 (7)

 3 

 (1)

 (4)

 (12)

 7 

 (1)

 (7)

Non current 
assets and 
liabilities

Current assets 
and liabilities

Tax losses  
carried forward

Other

 Total 

 0 

 1 

 3 

 4 

 6 

 (6)

 1 

 0 

 7 

 (4)

 4 

 11 

 (4)

 7 

 43 

 2 

 45 

 42 

 2 

 (1)

 43 

 0 

 6 

 (2)

 4 

 0 

 51 

 7 

 1 

 (1)

 57 

 59 

 (8)

 1 

 (1)

 51 

The	majority	of	tax	loss	carry	forward	is	related	to	entities	in	Norway	and	the	United	
States,	without	expiration	of	the	tax	loss	carry	forward.

Temporary	differences	related	to	joint	ventures	and	associates	are	USD	nil	for	
the	group,	since	all	the	units	are	regarded	as	located	within	the	area	in	which	the	
exemption	method	applies,	and	there	are	currently	no	plans	to	dispose	of	any	of	
these	companies.

The	Maritime	Services	segment	will	have	shares	in	subsidiaries	not	subject	to	the	
exemption	method	which	could	give	rise	to	a	tax	charge	in	the	event	of	a	sale,	where	
no	provision	has	been	made	for	deferred	tax	associated	with	a	possible	sale	or	
dividend.	There	are	currently	no	plans	to	dispose	of	such	companies.

 
   
 
  
 
    
Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 52

Note 10 Earnings per shares

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCPLES 
Basic/diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit for the period after 
non-controlling interests, by the average number of total outstanding shares.

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the income 

attributable to ordinary shareholders and a weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding. Treasury shares are not included in the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares. Weighted average number of diluted and 
ordinary shares is the same, as the company currently does not have any dilutive 
instruments.

Earnings per share
Earnings	per	share	taking	into	consideration	the	number	of	outstanding	shares	in	the	
period.	At	31	December	2021	the	company	owns	no	own	shares.	At	31	December	
2020	the	company	own	total	of	1	823	824	own	shares,	split	on	537	092	A-shares	
and	1	286	732	B-shares.		The	shares	were	cancelled	through	a	capital	reduction	in	
September	2021.	

Total	outstanding	ordinary	shares	as	of	31	December	2021	are	34	000	000	A-shares	
and	10	580	000	B-shares.

Earnings	per	share	is	calculated	based	on	an	average	of	44	580	000	shares	for	2021	
and	44	580	000	shares	for	2020.

See	note	10	in	the	parent	accounts	for	an	overview	of	the	largest	shareholders	at	31	
December	2021.

Note 11

Pension

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCPLES 
Defined contribution plan 
A defined contribution plan is one under which the group and the parent company 
pay fixed contributions to a separate legal entity. The group and the parent 
company have no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if 
the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating 
to employee service in the current and prior periods.

is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit 
method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by 
discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high-quality 
corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will 
be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related 
pension obligation. In a few countries without deep markets in such bonds, the 
market rates on government bonds are used. 

Defined benefit plan 
A defined benefit plan is one which is not a defined contribution plan. This type 
of plan typically defines an amount of pension benefit an employee will receive 
on retirement, normally dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of 
service and pay.

The pension obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using a 
straight-line earnings method. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience 
adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to 
equity in other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. Past-
service costs are recognised immediately in the income statement.

The liability recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit pension 
plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the 
reporting period less the fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligation 

Description of the pension scheme 
The	group’s	defined	contribution	pension	schemes	for	Norwegian	employees	are	
with	financial	institutions	providing	solutions	based	on	investment	funds.	 

The	group	has	obligation	towards	one	employee	in	the	group’s	senior	executive	
management.	The	obligation	is	mainly	covered	through	group	annuity	policies	in	
Storebrand. 

Subsidiaries	outside	Norway	have	separate	schemes	for	their	employees	in	
accordance	with	local	rules,	and	the	pension	schemes	are	for	the	material	part	
defined	contribution	plans. 

The	group	has	“Ekstrapensjon”,	a	contribution	plan	for	all	Norwegian	employees	
with	salaries	exceeding	12	times	the	Norwegian	National	Insurance	base	amount	
(G).	However,	the	group	still	has	obligations	for	some	employees	related	to	salaries	
exceeding	12G	mainly	financed	from	operations. 

In	addition,	the	group	has	agreements	on	early	retirement.	These	obligations	are	
mainly	financed	from	operations. 

Pension	costs	and	obligations	include	payroll	taxes.	No	provision	has	been	made	for	
payroll	tax	in	pension	plans	where	the	plan	assets	exceed	the	plan	obligations. 

Actuarial	gains	and	losses	arising	from	experience	adjustments	and	changes	in	
actuarial	assumptions	are	charged	or	credited	to	equity	in	other	comprehensive	
income	in	the	period	in	which	they	arise.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 53

Cont. note 11 Pension

USD mill

Number of people covered by pension schemes at 31.12

In	employment

On	retirement	(inclusive	disability	pensions)

Total number of people covered by pension schemes

Financial assumptions for the pension calculations:

Discount	rate

Anticipated	pay	regulation

Anticipated	increase	in	National	Insurance	base	amount	(G)

Anticipated	regulation	of	pensions

USD mill

Pension expenses

Service	cost/	net	interest	cost

Cost	of	contribution	plan

Pension expenses

Total	remeasurements	included	in	OCI

USD mill

Pension obligations

Defined	benefit	obligation	at	end	of	prior	year

Effect	of	changes	in	foreign	exchange	rates

Service	cost

Interest	expense

Benefit	payments	from	plan

Benefit	payments	from	employer

Remeasurements	-	change	in	assumptions

Pension obligations at 31.12

Fair value of plan assets

Fair	value	of	plan	assets	at	end	of	prior	year

Effect	of	changes	in	foreign	exchange	rates

Employer	contributions

Benefit	payments	from	plan

Gross pension assets at 31.12

USD mill

Defined	benefit	obligation	

Fair	value	of	plan	assets

Net liability

Funded

Unfunded

2021

2020

2021

2020

 9 

 141 

 150 

 13 

 141 

 154 

 3 

 25 

 28 

 5 

 26 

 31 

Expenses

Commitments

2021

2020

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

1.60%

1.75%

1.75%

0.10%

2.30%

2.00%

2.00%

0.10%

1.80%

2.25%

2.25%

0.10%

1.60%

1.75%

1.75%

0.10%

2021

2020

 1 

 17 

 18 

1

 1 

 15 

 16 

(3)

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

 42 

 (1)

 1 

 1 

 (1)

 2 

 43 

 17 

 (1)

 (1)

 17 

 36 

 (1)

 1 

 1 

 (1)

 1 

 4 

 42 

 16 

 1 

 (1)

 17 

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

 43 

 17 

 26 

 42 

 17 

 25 

    
 
 
Group  —  Accounts and notes

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 54

Note 12 Combined items, balance sheet

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCPLES 
Loans and receivables at amortised cost 
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or 
determinable payments, which are not traded in an active market. They are 
included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after 
the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and 
receivable are classified as other current assets or other non-current assets in the 
balance sheet.

Loans and receivables are recognised initially at their fair value plus transaction 
costs. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the 
cash flows from the financial assets expire or are transferred, and the group has 
transferred by and large all risk and return from the financial asset. Realised gains 
and losses are recognised in the income statement in the period they arise. 

Accounts payable and other payables 
Accounts payable and other payables are recognised at the original invoiced 
amount, where the invoiced amount is considered to be approximately equal to the 
vale derived if the amortised cost method would have been applied. 

USD mill

OTHER NON CURRENT ASSETS

Non	current	share	investments

Other	non	current	assets

Total other non current assets

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 

Account	receivables

Financial	derivatives	in	Maritime	Services	and	New	Energy

Restricted	cash

Other	current	assets

Total other current assets

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Account	payables

Financial	derivatives	in	Maritime	Services	and	New	Energy

Other	current	liabilities	

Cylinder	deposit	*

Total other current liabilities

Note

2021

2020

19

19

19

17

17/19

19

7

 9 

 15 

 25 

 190 

 1 

 95 

 287 

 241 

 6 

 152 

 96 

 495 

 2 

 26 

 28 

 178 

 15 

 1 

 82 

 274 

 208 

 9 

 164 

 96 

 478 

*	Maritime	Services	has	622	821	(2020:	615	965)	cylinders	booked	as	other	tangible	asset	in	the	balance	sheet,	see	note	7.	The	cylinders	are	valued	at	USD	99	million	(2020:	
USD	109	million).	These	cylinders	are	partly	in	the	group’s	own	possession	and	partly	on	board	customers	vessels.	Most	customers	have	paid	a	deposit	for	the	cylinders	they	
have	onboard	their	vessels.

Provisions	in	other	current	liabilities,	including	cylinder	deposit	liability,	does	include	
some	degree	of	uncertainty	due	to	the	nature	of	the	provisions.	Provisions	are	
calculated	and	recognised	based	on	available	information	and	assumptions	at	the	

time	when	the	provision	is	made,	and	will	be	updated	if	needed	when	new	information	
becomes	available.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 55

Note 13  Receivables

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Account receivables and other receivables that have fixed or determinable 
payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as receivables. 
Account receivables and other receivables are recognised at the original invoiced 
amount, where the invoiced amount is considered to be approximately equal to the 
value derived if the amortised cost method would have been applied. 

The group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit 
losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and 
contract assets, including receivables from lease contracts.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and contract assets have 
been grouped based on shared credit risk charateristics and the days past due. 

The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period 
of 36 month before the reporting period and the corresponding historical credit 
losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted 
to reflect current and forward looking information on macroeconomic factors 
affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. The group has 
identified the GDP and the unemployment rate of the countries in which it sells its 
goods and services to be the most relevant factors, and accordingly adjusts the 
historical loss rates based on expected changes in these factors.

USD mill
31 December 2021

Expected	loss	rate	

Gross	carrying	amount	-	trade	receivables

Loss allowance *

31 December 2020

Expected	loss	rate	

Gross	carrying	amount	-	trade	receivables

Loss allowance *

Current

Less than 90 
days past due

Between 90 and 180 
days past due

More than 180
 days past due

0%

 181 

 (0)

0%

 166 

 0 

3%

 6 

 (0)

1%

 5 

 (0)

23%

 4 

 (1)

3%

 5 

 (0)

70%

 2 

 (2)

68%

 7 

 (5)

*	Loss	allowance	is	rounded	to	nil	for	trade	receivables	less	than	90/180	days	overdue.

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES
At	31	December	2021,	USD	10	million	(2020:	USD	11	million)	in	account	receivables	
had	fallen	due	but	not	been	subject	to	impairment.	These	receivables	are	related	to	a 

number	of	separate	customers.	Historically,	the	percentage	of	bad	debts	has	been	low	
and	the	group	expects	the	customers	to	settle	outstanding	receivables.	Receivables	
fallen	due	but	not	subject	to	impairment	have	the	following	age	composition:

USD mill

2021

2020

Aging of account receivables past due but not impaired

Up	to	90	days

90-180	days

Over	180	days

Movements in group provision for impairment of account receivables are as follows

 6 

 3 

 1 

 5 

 (2)

 3 

 136 

 54 

 190 

 5 

 4 

 2 

 4 

 1 

 5 

 125 

 52 

 1 

 178 

2021
Account receivables

1%

2020
Account receivables

1%

28%

29%

71%

70%

Balance	at	01.01

Net	provision	for	receivables	impairment

Balance at 31.12

Account receivables per segment

Maritime	Services	

New	Energy

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Total account receivables

See	note	19	on	credit	risk.

	Maritime	Services
	New	Energy
	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

  
Cont. note 13  Receivables

ACCOUNT PAYABLES

USD mill

Account payables per segment

Maritime	Services	

New	Energy

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Total account payables

See	note	19	on	credit	risk.

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 56

2021

2020

 215 

 24 

 1 

 241 

 181 

 25 

 1 

 208 

2021
Account payables

10%

1%

2020
Account payables

12%

1%

89%

87%

	Maritime	Services
	New	Energy
	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Note 14  Financial assets to fair value

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Management determines the classification of financial assets at their initial 
recognition, with financial assets held for trading carried at fair value. Financial 

assets measured at fair value are initially measured at cost less transaction costs 
expensed in the income statement, and subsequently measured at fair value with 
changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. 

USD mill

Financial assets to fair value 

At	1	January	

Acquisition	

Sale	during	the	year

Currency	translation	adjustment	through	other	comprehensive	income

Change	in	fair	value	through	income	statement

Total financial assets to fair value 

Financial assets to fair value

Hyundai	Glovis	

Qube	Holdings	Limited

Australian	PE	funds

Other

Total financial assets to fair value 

2021

2020

 801 

 2 

 (2)

 (6)

 (107)

 688 

 583 

 81 

 19 

 5 

 688 

 675 

 9 

 (86)

 11 

 192 

 801 

 699 

 80 

 18 

 5 

 801 

Financial	assets	to	fair	value	are	held	in	subsidiaries	with	different	reporting	currency	and	thereby	creating	translation	adjustments.	

Hyundai	Glovis	Co.	Ltd.,	is	a	global	Korean	based	general	logistics	and	distribution	
company,	providing	business	service	such	as	logistics,	marine	transportation,	KD,	
used	cars	and	trading.	Glovis	is	listed	on	the	Korean	Stock	Exchange.	As	per	31	
December	2021,	Treasure	ASA	group	held		4.1	million	shares	in	Glovis	(11%	of	total)	
(2020:	11%).	Treasure	ASA	is	listed	on	Oslo	Børs.	

Qube	Holdings	Limited	is	Australia’s	largest	integrated	provider	of	import	and	export	
logistics	services,	and	listed	on	the	Australian	Securities	Exchange	(ASX).	As	per	
31	December	2021	the	group	held	35	million	shares,	1.8%	of	total	(2020:	35	million	
shares,	1.8%	of	total).	The	shares	in	Qube	serve	as	collateral	for	a	credit	facility.	
See	note	18.

Group  —  Accounts and notesWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 57

Note 15  Inventories

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Inventories of purchased goods and work in progress are valued at cost in 
accordance with the weighted average cost method. Impairment losses are 

recognised if the net realisable value is lower than the cost price. Sales costs 
include all remaining sales, administrative and storage costs.

USD mill

Inventories

Raw	materials

Goods/projects	in	process

Finished	goods/products	for	onward	sale

Total inventories

Obsolescence	allowance,	deducted	above

2021

2020

 5 

 3 

 85 

 93 

 2 

 8 

 2 

 74 

 84 

 4 

Note 16  Current financial investments

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Current financial investments consists of financial assets held for trading. A 
financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose 
of profit from short term gains in market value. Current financial investments 
are measured at fair value. Financial assets measured at fair value are initially 

measured at cost less transaction costs expensed in the income statement, and 
subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the 
income statement. Derivatives are also placed in this category unless designated 
as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current.

USD mill

Market value current financial investments

Equities

Bonds

Financial	derivatives	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Total current financial investments

2021

2020

 77 

 58 

 135 

 72 

 48 

 5 

 124 

The	fair	value	of	all	equity	securities,	bonds	and	other	financial	assets	is	based	on	their	closing	prices	in	an	active	market.

The	net	unrealised	gain	at	31.12

 14 

 14 

The	parent	company’s	portfolio	of	equities	and	bonds	of	USD	135	million	is	held	as	
collateral	within	a	securities’	finance	facility.	See	note	18.	The	portfolio’s	strategy	
and	mandate	is	set	by	the	parent	company’s	Board	of	Directors	and	consists	of	a	
benchmark	of	50%/50%	share	of	investment	grade	bonds	and	Nordic	equities,	with	

a	trading	mandate	within	certain	set	limits	with	regards	to	equity/bond	allocation,	
portfolio	weight,	and	currency	exposure.	Reporting	is	provided	monthly	to	group	
CEO/CFO	and	quarterly	to	parent	company’s	Board	of	Directors.

Group  —  Accounts and notes  
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 58

Note 17  Cash, restricted bank deposits and undrawn credit facilities

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks 
and other liquid investments with maturities of three months or less. Bank 

overdrafts are presented under borrowings in current liabilities on the balance 
sheet. Cash and cash equivalent are initially recognised at fair value of the 
proceeds, and subsequently measured at amortised cost. 

USD mill

Payroll	tax	withholding	account

2021

2020

 1 

1

Companies	that	do	not	have	payroll	tax	withholding	account	use	bank	guarantees.	As	per	31.12.2021	total	guarantees	amounted	to	USD	6.5	million	(2020:	USD	6.7	million).

Committed	undrawn	credit	facilities

195

263

Committed	undrawn	credit	facilities	are	key	part	of	the	liquidity	reserve.

Cash and cash equivalents

Banks

Total cash and cash equivalents

 231 

 231 

 269 

 269 

The	group	has	cash	pool	arrangements	within	each	segments	and	this	is	presented	
as	cash	and	cash	equivalents.	WWH	ASA	(Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	
segment)	owns	and	operates	a	multicurrency	cash	pool	with	a	header-account	in	
NOK,	comprising	of	subsidiaries	registered	in	Norway.	WMS	AS	(Maritime	Services	
segment)	owns	and	operates	a	multicurrency	cash	pool	with	a	header-account	in	

USD,	comprising	of	subsidiaries	in	Europe,	Asia-Pacific	and	North	America.	NorSea	
Group	AS	(part	of	the	New	Energy	segment)	owns	and	operates	a	multicurrency	cash	
pool	with	a	header-account	in	NOK,	comprising	of	subsidiaries	in	Norway,	Denmark,	
Germany	and	the	United	Kingdom.

Group  —  Accounts and notesWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 59

Note 18  Interest-bearing debt

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Loans are recognised at fair value when the proceeds are received, net of 
transaction costs. In subsequent periods, loans are stated at amortised cost using 
the effective yield method. Any difference between proceeds (net of transaction 

costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the 
term of the loan. Loans are classified as current liabilities unless the group or the 
parent company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at 
least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

USD mill

Interest-bearing debt

Bank	and	mortgages	loan

Lease	liabilities

Total interest-bearing debt

Book value of collateral, mortgaged and leased assets:

Financial	assets	to	fair	value,	current	financial	investments

Assets	in	the	New	Energy	segment

Total book value of collateral, mortgaged and leased assets

The	parent	company’s	portfolio	of	financial	investments	is	held	as	collateral	within	a	securities’	finance	facility.

USD mill

Repayment schedule for interest-bearing debt

Due	in	year	1

Due	in	year	2

Due	in	year	3

Due	in	year	4

Due	in	year	5	and	later

Total interest-bearing debt

Note

2021

2020

19

	14/16	

 473 

 169 

 642 

 214 

 807 

 1 021 

 464 

 192 

 657 

 199 

 853 

 1 052 

Note

2021

2020

 300 

 204 

 22 

 26 

 90 

 642 

 70 

 233 

 32 

 30 

 291 

 657 

19

The	overview	above	shows	the	actual	maturity	structure,	with	the	amount	due	in	year	
one	as	the	first	year’s	instalment	classified	under	other	current	liabilities.	The	group	
will	refinance	its	current	interest-bearing	debt	during	2022.	

Loan	agreements	entered	into	by	the	group	contain	financial	covenants	relating	to	
liquidity,	leverage	and	value-adjusted	equity.	The	group	was	in	compliance	with	all	
covenants	at	31	December	2021.

USD mill

The group net interest-bearing debt

Non	current	interest-bearing	debt

Non	current	lease	liabilities	

Current	interest-bearing	debt

Current	lease	liabilities	

Total interest-bearing debt

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Current	financial	investments

Net interest-bearing debt

Net interest-bearing debt in joint ventures

Non	current	interest-bearing	debt

Total interest-bearing debt in joint ventures

Cash and cash equivalents

Net interest-bearing debt in joint ventures

2021

2020

 203 

 139 

 270 

 30 

 642 

 231 

 135 

 276 

 85 

 85 

 7 

 77 

 426 

 161 

 38 

 31 

 657 

 269 

 124 

 264 

 114 

 114 

 32 

 82 

16

4

4

Group  —  Accounts and notesCont. note 18  Interest-bearing debt

USD mill

Guarantee commitments

Guarantees	for	group	companies

Total

The carrying amounts of the group’s bank loans are denominated in the following currencies

USD

NOK

DKK

Total

See	otherwise	note	19	for	information	on	financial	derivatives	(currency	hedges)	relating	to	interest-bearing	debt.

USD mill

Net debt

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Liquid	investments	*

Borrowings	-	repayable	within	one	year	

Borrowings	-	repayable	after	one	year

Net debt

Cash	and	cash	equivalents	and	liquid	investments

Gross	debt	-	variable	interest	rates	**

Net debt

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 60

2021

2020

 47 

 47 

 200 

 256 

 16 

 473 

 71 

 71 

 199 

 252 

 13 

 464 

Note

2021

2020

 231 

 135 

 (300)

 (342)

 (276)

 366 

 (642)

 (276)

 269 

 124 

 (70)

 (587)

 (264)

 393 

 (657)

 (264)

*		 Liquid	investments	are	investment	grade	bonds	and	liquid	equities	traded	in	active	markets.	These	assets	are	held	at	fair	value	recognised	through	the	income	statement.	
**		Interest-bearing	debt	is	exposed	to	movements	in	floating	interest	rates	in	USD	and	NOK.	Material	parts	of	the	interest	rate	risk	in	the	NOK-denominated	debt	is	hedged		
	 within	the	New	Energy	segment.

USD mill

Total interest-bearing debt at 01.01.2021

Reclass

Cash	flows

Foreign	exchange	adjustments

Other	non-cash	movements

Total interest-bearing debt at 31.12.2021

Total interest-bearing debt at 01.01.2020

Reclass

Cash	flows

Foreign	exchange	adjustments

Other	non-cash	movements

Total interest-bearing debt at 31.12.2020

Liabilites from financing activities

Finance leases 
due within 1 year

Finance leases
due after 1 year

Borrow. due
within 1 year

Borrow. due
after 1 year

Total financing
activities

 31 

 17 

 (16)

 (1)

 (1)

 30 

 27 

 (1)

 2 

 3 

 31 

 161 

 (17)

 (14)

 (5)

 15 

 139 

 154 

 1 

 (18)

 3 

 21 

 161 

 38 

 203 

 23 

 (2)

 7 

 270 

 65 

 11 

 (27)

 (11)

 38 

 426 

 (203)

 (24)

 (8)

 12 

 203 

 429 

 (1)

 (9)

 6 

 2 

 426 

 657 

 (31)

 (17)

 33 

 642 

 675 

 10 

 (54)

 12 

 15 

 657 

Group  —  Accounts and notes    
  
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 61

Note 19  Financial risk

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
The group uses derivatives to address financial risk. Derivatives are included in 
current assets or current liabilities, except for maturities greater than 12 months 
after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets or other 
non-current liabilities as they form part of the group’s long-term economic hedging 
strategy and are not classified as held for trading.

The fair value of financial derivatives traded in active markets is based on quoted 
market prices at the balance sheet date. The fair value of financial derivatives not 
traded in an active market is determined using valuation methodology, such as 
the discounted value of future cash flows. Independent experts verify the value 
determination for instruments which are considered material.

Derivatives are recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered 
into and are revalued on a continuous basis at their fair value. 

Derivatives which do not qualify for hedge accounting
Most derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the 
fair value of any derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting 
are presented in the income statement as financial income/expense.

Derivatives which do qualify for hedge accounting
The group designates certain derivatives as hedges of highly probable forecast 
transactions (cash flow hedges). 

At the date of the hedging transaction, the group documents the relationship 
between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the objective of its 
risk management and the strategy underlying the various hedge transactions. The 
group also documents the extent to which the applied derivatives are effective in 
offsetting changes in fair value or cash flow associated with the hedge items. Such 
assessments are documented both initially and on an ongoing basis.

The fair value of derivatives used for hedging is shown in note 16 to the group 
accounts. Changes in the valuation of qualified hedges are recognised directly in 
other comprehensive income until the hedged transactions are realised.

Cash flow hedge
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as 
cash flow hedges are recognised in other comprehensive income together with 
the deferred tax effect. Gain and loss on the ineffective portion is recognised in 
the income statement. Amounts recognised in other comprehensive income are 
recognised as income or expense in the income statement in the period when the 
hedged liability or planned transaction will affect the income statement. 

Net investment hedge
Gain and losses arising from the hedging instruments relating to the effective 
portions of the net investment hedges are recognised in other comprehensive 
income. These translation reserves are reclassified to the income statement upon 
loss of control of the hedged net investments, offsetting the translation differences 
from these net investments. Any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in 
the income statement as financial income/(expenses).

The group has exposure to the following financial risks from its operations:

•  Market risk
  – Foreign exchange rate risk
  – Interest rate risk
  – Equity market risk
•  Credit risk
•  Liquidity risk 

MARKET RISK
The	group	has	established	hedging	strategies	to	mitigate	risks	on	material	exposures	
originating	from	movements	in	currencies	and	interest	rates.	This	is	compliant	with	
the	financial	strategy	approved	by	the	board	of	directors.	

Changes	in	the	market	value	of	financial	derivatives	are	recognised	through	the	
income	statement	except	for	the	New	Energy	segment,	where	derivatives	are	
recognised	in	Other	Comprehensive	Income.

Associates	hedge	their	own	exposures.	The	group	records	the	effects	of	realised	
and	unrealised	changes	in	financial	derivatives	held	in	these	entities	in	accordance	
with	the	equity	method	under	“share	of	profit	from	joint	ventures	and	associates”.	The	
material	associates	are	Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA	group	in	Strategic	Holdings	and	
Investment	segment	and	Coast	Center	Base	group	in	New	Energy	segment.

The	group’s	largest	foreign	exchange	exposures	are	NOK,	EUR,	SGD,	AUD	and	KRW	-	
all	against	USD.	

TRANSACTION RISK HEDGING (CASH FLOW)
The	group’s	operating	segments	are	responsible	for	hedging	their	own	material	
transaction	risk.	Within	Maritime	Services,	USD/NOK,	EUR/USD	and	USD/SGD	
exposures	are	subject	to	a	systematic	3-year	rolling	hedge	program,	utilizing	a	
portfolio	of	currency	options	and	currency	forwards.	USD/MYR	is	hedged	using	
currency	forwards	with	maturities	up	to	12	months.	Remaining	exposures	are	
non-material	and	not	hedged.	

TRANSLATION RISK HEDGING (BALANCE SHEET)
The	group’s	policy	for	mitigating	translation	risk	is	to	match	the	denomination	
currency	of	assets	and	liabilities	to	as	large	extent	as	possible.	

Foreign exchange rate risk
The	group	is	exposed	to	currency	risk	on	revenues	and	costs	in	non-functional	
currencies	(transaction	risk),	and	balance	sheet	items	denominated	in	currencies	
other	than	non-functional	currencies	(translation	risk).	

FX SENSITIVITES (TRANSLATION RISK)
The	group	monitors	the	net	exposure	and	calculates	sensitivities	on	a	regular	
basis,	based	on	average	market	volatility	per	currency	cross.	Sensitivities	showing	
a	potential	accounting	effect	below	USD	5	million	on	group	level	are	considered	
non-material.	

USD mill

Note

2021

2020

Currency through Income Statement

Including in other financial income/(expenses)

Operating	currency,	net

Financial	currency,	net

Currency	derivatives,	realised	

Currency	derivatives,	unrealised	

Net currency items in other financial income/(expenses)

1

Through other comprehensive income

Currency	translation	differences	through	OCI

Total net currency effects 

 13 

 (12)

 7 

 (21)

 (13)

 (44)

 (57)

 (4)

 (3)

 (14)

 29 

 7 

 33 

40

Group  —  Accounts and notes 
 
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 62

Cont. note 19  Financial risk

For	Maritime	Services,	New	Energy	and	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments,	material	
translation	risks	are	booked	to	other	comprehensive	income	due	to	the	functional	
currency	for	most	of	the	entities	being	different	from	the	reporting	currency	USD.	

The	group’s	segments	perform	sensitivity	analyses	on	the	unhedged	part	of	the	
transaction	risk	on	a	regular	basis.

The	portfolio	of	derivatives	used	to	hedge	the	group’s	transaction	risk	(described	
above),	exhibit	the	following	income	statement	sensitivity:

USD mill

Sensitivity

Income statement sensitivities of economic hedge program

Transaction risk

USD/NOK	spot	rate

Income statement effect (post tax)

EUR/USD	spot	rate

Income statement effect (post tax)

USD/SGD	spot	rate

Income statement effect (post tax)

(Tax	rate	used	is	22%	that	equals	the	Norwegian	tax	rate)

 (10%)

 (5%)

0%

5%

10%

7.95

 7 

1.02

 (5)

1.21

 (0)

8.39

 3 

1.08

 (3)

1.28

 (0)

 8.83 

 0 

 1.13 

 0 

 1.35 

 0 

9.27

 (3)

1.19

 3 

1.42

 0 

9.71

 (7)

1.25

 5 

1.48

 0 

Interest rate risk
The	group’s	strategy	is	to	hedge	material	parts	of	the	interest-bearing	debt	against	rising	
interest	rates.	As	the	capital	intensity	varies	across	the	group’s	business	segments,	
which	have	their	own	policies	on	hedging	of	interest	rate	risk,	hedge	ratios	vary.

The	Group	has	financial	liabilities	that	are	exposed	to	IBOR	reference	rates.	The	Group	
has	current	interest-bearing	liabilities	of	USD	200	million	that	have	a	LIBOR	reference	
rate.	These	interest-bearing	liabilities	will	be	refinanced	during	2022.	

Within	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	and	Maritime	Services	respectively,	no	inte-
rest	rate	hedging	is	implemented	due	to	low	net	interest-bearing	debt	(NIBD),	whereas	
New	Energy	have	hedged	about	50%	of	its	NIBD	as	of	31	December	2021.	

Other	current	interest-bearing	debt	is	primarily	linked	to	NIBOR.	For	interest	bearing	debt	
maturing	after	twelve	months	NIBOR	is	the	primary	reference	rate.	No	date	has	been	set	
for	the	transition	of	NIBOR,	however	the	Group	is	attentive	to	the	development	of	the	
IBOR	reform.	

The	risk	exposure	related	to	financial	instruments	as	a	consequence	of	the	transition	is	
considered	to	be	low.	The	IBOR	reform	will	not	change	the	risk	management	strategy.	

USD mill

Maturity schedule interest rate hedges (nominal amounts)

Due	in	year	1

Due	in	year	2

Due	in	year	3

Due	in	year	4

Due	in	year	5	and	later	

Total interest rate hedges

2021

2020

 11 

 45 

 32 

 36 

 125 

 12 

 47 

 33 

 38 

 129 

The	New	Energy	segment	has	entered	swaption	contracts	with	a	notional	value	of	
about	USD	16	million,	with	expiry	date	in	2022.	Depending	on	interest	rate	levels	
on	the	expiry	date,	exercising	the	swaptions	by	the	counterparties	will	extend	the	
maturity	of	expiring	swaps	until	2032.						

The	average	remaining	term	of	the	existing	total	debt	portfolio	is	approximately	3	
years.	The	hedges	have	an	average	remaining	term	of	approximately	4	years.

Interest rate sensitivity
The	group’s	interest	rate	risk	originates	from	differences	in	duration	between	assets	
and	liabilities.	On	the	asset	side,	bank	deposits	and	investments	in	interest-bearing	

instruments	are	subject	to	risk	from	changes	in	the	general	level	of	interest	rates,	
primarily	in	USD.	

The	group	uses	the	weighted	average	duration	of	interest-bearing	liabilities,	and	
financial	interest	rate	derivatives	to	compute	the	group’s	sensitivity	towards	changes	
in	interest	rates.	

Sensitivities	resulting	in	a	potential	accounting	effect	below	USD	5	million	on	group	
level	are	considered	non-material.	On	31	December	2021,	the	group	has	no	material	
exposure	subject	to	interest	rate	risk.	

Group  —  Accounts and notes    
    
Cont. note 19  Financial risk

USD mill

Interest rate derivatives

Maritime	Services

New	Energy

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	

Total interest rate derivatives

Currency derivatives

Maritime	Services

New	Energy

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	

Total currency derivatives

Total market value of financial derivatives

Book	value	equals	market	value

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 63

2021

2020

Assets 

Liabilities

Assets 

Liabilities

 4 

 4 

 2 

 1 

 2 

 7 

 0 

 15 

 4 

 20 

 20 

 0 

 1 

 1 

 2 

 2 

 9 

 9 

 0 

 9 

EQUITY MARKET RISK
The	group	holds	several	assets	listed	on	equity	markets	as	well	as	a	defined	portfolio	
of	financial	assets	for	a	proportion	of	the	group’s	short-term	liquidity.	Below	table	

summarizes	the	equity	market	sensitivity	towards	the	market	value	of	all	listed	
equities	held,	including	the	groups	share	in	Hyundai	Glovis:

Income statement sensitivities of equity market risk

USD mill

Change in equity prices

Change	in	market	value

Income statement effect

(Tax	rate	used	is	22%	that	equals	the	Norwegian	tax	rate)

 (20%)

 (150)

 (10%)

 (75)

0%

 0 

10%

 75 

20%

 150 

CREDIT RISK
Credit	risk	is	the	risk	of	financial	loss	to	the	group	if	a	customer	or	counterparty	to	
a	financial	derivative	fails	to	meet	its	contractual	obligations.	The	group’s	credit	risk	
originates	primarily	from	the	account	receivables,	financial	derivatives	used	to	hedge	
interest	rate	risk	or	foreign	exchange	risk,	as	well	as	investments,	including	bank	
deposits.	

Loans and receivables

TRADE RECEIVABLES
The	group’s	exposure	to	credit	risk	on	its	receivables	varies	across	segments	and	
subsidiaries.	

BANK DEPOSITS AND FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES
The	group	maintains	cash	management	operations	and	trades	financial	derivatives	
with	a	selection	of	financially	solid	banks	(as	determined	by	their	official	credit	
ratings),	limiting	the	corresponding	credit	risk.	

OTHER CREDIT EXPOSURES
No	material	loans	or	receivables	were	past	due	or	impaired	at	31	December	2021	
(analogous	for	2020).

Guarantees
The	group’s	policy	is	that	no	financial	guarantees	are	provided	by	the	parent	
company.	However,	financial	guarantees	are	provided	within	Maritime	Services	and	
New	Energy.	See	note	18	for	further	details.

Within	the	Maritime	Services	and	New	Energy,	the	global	customer	base	provides	
diversification	with	respect	to	credit	risk	on	receivables.	The	segments	monitor	and	
manage	their	respective	credit	risk	on	a	regular	basis.	Reference	is	made	to	note	13.

Credit risk exposure 
The	carrying	amount	of	financial	assets	represents	the	maximum	credit	exposure.	

The	maximum	exposure	to	credit	risk	at	the	reporting	date	was	as	per	below	table:

USD mill

Exposure to credit risk

Financial	derivatives	(liability)

Account	receivables

Financial	investments

Other	non	current	assets

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	bank	deposits

Total exposure to credit risk

Note

2021

2020

 12

 12

 16

 12

 12

 17

 (6)

 190 

 58 

 25 

 95 

 231 

 593 

 15 

 178 

 48 

 28 

 82 

 269 

 618 

Group  —  Accounts and notes    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 64

Cont. note 19  Financial risk

LIQUIDITY RISK
The	group’s	approach	to	managing	liquidity	is	to	ensure	that	the	group	meets	its	
liabilities,	under	both	normal	and	stressed	conditions,	without	incurring	unacceptable	
losses	or	risking	damage	to	the	group’s	reputation.

At	31	December	2021,	the	group	had	in	excess	of	USD	435	million	(2020:	USD	
473	million)	in	cash,	investment	grade	bonds	and	listed	equities	(cash	and	cash	
equivalents,	current	financial	investments	and	investment	in	Qube	Holdings	Limited),	
in	addition	to	USD	195	million	(2020:	USD	263	million)	in	committed	undrawn	credit	
facilities.	

The	group’s	liquidity	risk	is	low	in	that	it	holds	significant	liquid	assets	in	addition	to	
credit	facilities	with	the	banks.	

USD mill
Undiscounted cash flows financial liabilities 2021

Mortgages

Finance	lease	liabilities

Bank	loan

Financial	derivatives

Interest	due

Total undiscounted cash flow financial liabilities

Current	liabilities	(excluding	next	year's	instalment	on	interest-bearing	debt)

Total gross undiscounted cash flows financial liabilities 31.12.2021

Undiscounted cash flows financial liabilities 2020

Mortgages

Finance	lease	liabilities

Bank	loan

Financial	derivatives

Interest	due

Total undiscounted cash flow financial liabilities

Current	liabilities	(excluding	next	year's	instalment	on	interest-bearing	debt)

Total gross undiscounted cash flows financial liabilities 31.12.2020

Less than  
1 year

Between 1 
and 2 years

Between 2 
and 5 years

Later than 
5 years

 47 

 30 

 227 

 7 

 23 

 333 

 489 

 822 

 38 

 31 

 9 

 23 

 102 

 468 

 570 

 19 

 13 

 21 

 53 

 53 

 19 

 15 

 199 

 20 

 254 

 254 

 32 

 39 

 20 

 91 

 91 

 11 

 51 

 50 

 112 

 112 

 147 

 87 

 19 

 254 

 254 

 196 

 95 

 291 

 291 

Group  —  Accounts and notes    
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 65

Cont. note 19  Financial risk

COVENANTS
The	group’s	bank	and	lease	financing	are	subject	to	financial	or	non-financial	
covenant	clauses	related	to	one	or	several	of	the	following:

•	 Limitation	on	the	ability	to	pledge	assets
•	 Change	of	control
•	 Minimum	liquidity
•	 NIBD	/	EBITDA	or	equivalent	Debt-Service	Coverage-Ratios
•	 Loan-to-Value

As	of	the	balance	date,	the	group	is	not	in	breach	of	any	financial	or	non-financial	
covenants.

CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT 
The	group’s	overall	policy	is	to	maintain	a	strong	capital	base	to	maintain	investor,	
creditor	and	market	confidence	and	to	sustain	future	business	development.	The	
board	of	directors	monitors	various	return	metrics,	where	Return	on	Equity	and	
dividend	levels	are	predominant.

The	group	seeks	to	maintain	a	balance	between	the	potential	higher	returns	
stemming	from	higher	levels	of	financial	gearing	and	the	advantages	of	a	strong	
balance	sheet.	The	financial	strategy	and	setting	of	thresholds	for	capital	structure,	
return	requirements	and	risk	are	revised	by	the	board	of	directors.

FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION 
The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	traded	in	an	active	market	is	based	on	quoted	
market	prices	at	the	balance	sheet	date.	The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	not	
traded	in	an	active	market	(over-the-counter	contracts)	is	based	on	third	party	
quotes.	These	quotes	use	observable	market	rates	for	price	discovery.	Specific	
valuation	techniques	used	by	financial	counterparties	(banks)	to	value	financial	
derivatives	include:

•	 The	fair	value	of	forward	foreign	exchange	contracts	is	determined	using	forward	 
	 exchange	rates	at	the	balance	sheet	date,	with	the	resulting	value	discounted	back	 
	 to	net	present	value.
•	 The	fair	value	of	foreign	exchange	option	contracts	is	determined	using	observable	 
	 forward	exchange	rates,	volatility,	yield	curves	and	time-to-maturity	parameters	at	 

the	balance	sheet	date,	resulting	in	an	option	premium.	Options	are	typically	valued	 

	 by	applying	the	Black-Scholes	model.

•	 Quoted	market	prices	or	dealer	quotes	for	similar	derivatives.
•	 The	fair	value	of	interest	rate	swaps	is	calculated	as	the	net	present	value	of	the	 
	 estimated	future	cash	flows	based	on	observable	yield	curves.
•	 The	fair	value	of	interest	rate	swap	option	(swaption)	contracts	is	determined	using	 
	 observable	volatility,	yield	curve	and	time-to-maturity	parameters	at	the	balance	 
	 sheet	date,	resulting	in	a	swaption	premium.	Options	are	typically	valued	by	 
	 applying	the	Black-Scholes	model.

The	carrying	value	less	impairment	provision	of	receivables	and	payables	are	
assumed	to	approximate	their	fair	values.	The	group	estimates	the	fair	value	of	
financial	liabilities	for	disclosure	purposes	by	discounting	the	future	contractual	
cash	flows	at	current	market	interest	rates	available	to	the	group	for	similar	financial	
derivatives.			

USD mill

Interest-bearing debt

Mortgages

Lease	liabilities

Bank	loan

Total interest-bearing debt at 31.12.2021

Mortgages

Lease	liabilities

Bank	loan

Total interest-bearing debt at 31.12.2020

Note

Fair value

Book value

 246 

 169 

 229 

 644 

 265 

 192 

 201 

 658 

 246 

 169 

 227 

 642 

 265 

 192 

 199 

 657 

 18

 18

The	fair	values	are	based	on	cash	flows	discounted	using	a	rate	based	on	market	rates	including	margins	and	are	within	level	2	of	the	fair	value	hierarchy.	

Group  —  Accounts and notes	
Cont. note 19  Financial risk

USD mill

Financial assets at fair value

Equities

Bonds

Financial	assets	to	fair	value

Total financial assets at 31.12.2021

Financial liabilities at fair value

Financial	derivatives

Total financial liabilities at 31.12.2021

Financial assets at fair value

Equities

Bonds

Financial	derivatives

Financial	assets	to	fair	value

Total financial assets at 31.12.2020

Financial liabilities at fair value

Financial	derivatives

Total financial liabilities at 31.12.2020

USD mill

Changes in level 3 instruments

Opening	balance	at	01.01

Gains	and	losses	recognised	through	income	statement

Closing balance at 31.12

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 66

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

77

58

664

798

0

 72 

 48 

 778 

 898 

 0 

0

 (6)

 (6)

20

 5 

 25 

 (9)

 (9)

24

24

0

 18 

 18 

 0 

77

58

688

823

 (6)

 (6)

 72 

 48 

20

 801

 940

 (9)

 (9)

2021

2020

 18 

 6 

 24 

 20 

 (2)

 18 

The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	traded	in	active	markets	is	based	on	quoted	
market	prices	at	the	balance	sheet	date.	A	market	is	regarded	as	active	if	quoted	
prices	are	readily	and	regularly	available	from	an	exchange,	dealer,	broker,	industry	
group,	pricing	service,	or	regulatory	agency,	and	those	prices	represent	actual	and	
regularly	occurring	market	transactions	on	an	arm’s	length	basis.	The	quoted	market	
price	used	for	financial	assets	held	by	the	group	is	the	current	close	price.	These	
instruments	are	included	in	level	1.	Instruments	included	in	level	1	at	the	end	of	2021	
are	liquid	investment	grade	bonds	and	listed	equities	(analogous	for	2020).

The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	not	traded	in	an	active	market	(over-the-
counter	contracts)	are	based	on	third	party	quotes	(Mark-to-Market).	These	quotes	
use	observable	market	rates	for	price	discovery.	The	different	techniques	typically	
applied	by	financial	counterparties	(banks)	were	described	above.	These	instruments	
-	FX	and	IR	derivatives	-	are	included	in	level	2.	

If	one	or	more	of	the	significant	inputs	is	not	based	on	observable	market	data,	the	
derivatives	is	in	level	3.	

Group  —  Accounts and notes 
Cont. note 19  Financial risk

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 67

Financial instruments by category

USD mill
Assets

Other	non	current	assets

Financial	asset	to	fair	value

Current	financial	investments

Current	financial	derivatives

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalent

Assets at 31.12.2021

Liabilities
Non	current	interest-bearing	debt

Current	interest	bearing	liabilities

Current	financial	derivatives

Other	non	current	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Liabilities at 31.12.2021

Assets

Other	non	current	assets

Financial	asset	to	fair	value
Current	financial	investments

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalent

Assets at 31.12.2020

Liabilities

Non	current	interest-bearing	debt

Current	interest	bearing	liabilities

Current	financial	derivatives
Other	non	current	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Liabilities at 31.12.2020

 834 

 1 366 

Total

 25 

 688 

 135 

 2 

 286 

 231 

Total

342

300

 7 

 17 

 489 

 1 153 

Total

 28 

 801 
 124 

 260 

 269 

Note

Financial assets 
at amortised cost

Fair value 
through the 
income statement

 9 

 688 

 135 

 2 

 2 

 801 
 124 

Liabilities at fair 
value throug the 
income statement

Other financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost

342

300

 489 

 1 130 

 7 

 17 

 23 

Financial assets 
at amortised cost

Fair value 
through the 
income statement

 15 

 286 

 231 

 532 

 26 

 260 

 269 

 528 

12

14

16

12

12

17

Note

18

18

12

12

12

Note

12

14
16

12

17

Note

18

18

12
12

12

 942 

 1 496 

Liabilities at fair 
value throug the 
income statement

Other financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost

 587 

 70 

 468 

 1 125 

 9 
 23 

 32 

Total

 587 

 70 

 9 
 23 

 468 

 1 158 

Group  —  Accounts and notesWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 68

Note 20  Related party transaction

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Related parties are defined as entities outside of the group that are under control 
directly or indirectly, joint control or significant influence by the owners of Wilh. 
Wilhelmsen Holding ASA. All transactions with related parties are entered into on 
marked terms based on arm’s length principles. Transactions with related parties 
include shared services and other services provided by the group. Shared Services 
are priced in accordance with the principles set out in the OECD Transfer Pricing 
Guidelines and are delivered according to agreements that are renewed annually. 

The services are: 

•  Ship management including crewing, technical and management service 
•  Agency services
•  Freight and liner services
•  Marine products
•  Shared services

The	ultimate	owner	of	the	group	is	Tallyman	AS,	which	controls	about	60%	of	voting	shares	of	the	group.	Tallyman	AS	is	controlled	by	Thomas	Wilhelmsen.	
Detailed	remuneration	discloures	are	provided	in	the	remunertaion	report.

Material related parties in the group are:

Business office, country

Ownership

Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA

Coast	Center	Base	AS/	KS

Lysaker,	Norway

Fjell,	Norway	

37.82%

50.00%

Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA,	through	its	operating	companies,	is	the	market	leader	in	
the	finished	vechicle	logistics	segment,	offering	ocean	transportation	and	landbased	
vechicle	logistics	solutions.	

Coast	Center	Base	AS	and	Coast	Center	Base	KS	in	the	New	Energy	segment	
delivers	IT	project,	administration	and	handling	services	and	the	transactions	are	
based	on	market	terms.

USD thousand

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

Base	salary	

Bonus

Pension

Other	benefits

Total

Detailed	remuneration	discloures	are	provided	in	the	remunertation	report.

2021

2020

 2 185 

810

 485 

354

3 834

 1 884 

 545 

 367 

 263 

3 060

USD mill

2021

2020

OPERATING REVENUE FROM RELATED PARTY

Sale of goods and services to joint ventures and associates:

WAWI	group

Maritime	Services	

New	Energy

Operating revenue from related party

OPERATING EXPENSES FROM RELATED PARTY

Purchase of goods and services from joint ventures and associates:

New	Energy

Operating expenses to related party

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES FROM RELATED PARTY

Maritime	Services	

Account receivables from related party

ACCOUNT PAYABLES TO RELATED PARTY

Maritime	Services	

Account payables to related party

NON CURRENT ASSETS TO RELATED PARTY

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Non current assets to related party

 20 

 2 

 2 

 24 

 5 

 5 

 3 

 3 

 1 

 1 

 4 

 1 

 5 

 20 

 3 

 2 

 25 

 9 

 9 

 4 

 4 

 4 

 4 

 10 

 1 

 11 

Group  —  Accounts and notesWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 69

Note 21  Subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Non-controlling interest: 

The group treats transactions with non-controlling interests as transactions with 
equity owners of the group. 

For purchases from non-controlling interests, the difference between any 
consideration paid and relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets 
of the subsidiary is recorded as an equity transaction. 

Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded as an 
equity transaction.

NorSea	Group	AS

Treasure	ASA	*

Business office/country

Voting/control share

2021

Tananger,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

75.15%

74.82%

Set	out	below	is	the	summarised	financial	information	for	the	subsidiary	that	has	non-controlling	interests	(NCI)	material	to	the	group.	The	amounts	disclosed	are	100%	and	
before	inter-company	eliminations.	

*	At	31	December	2021	Treasure	ASA	had	6	000	000	own	shares	(31	December	2020	had	3	965	000	own	shares).

USD mill

Summarised balance sheet

Non	current	assets

Current	assets

Total assets

Non	current	liabilities

Current	liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Summarised income statement/OCI

Total	income

Profit	for	the	year

Other	comprehensive	income

Total comprehensive income

Profit	allocated	to	NCIs

Dividends	paid	to	NCIs

Summarised cash flows

Net	cash	flow	provided	by/(used	in)	operating	activities

Net	cash	flow	provided	by/(used	in)	investing	activities

Net	cash	flow	provided	by/(used	in)	financing	activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

USD mill

Total allocation to NCIs

Profit/(loss)	for	the	period	to	material	NCIs

Profit/(loss)	for	the	period	to	other	immaterial	NCIs

Profit for the period to NCIs

NorSea Group AS

Treasure ASA

2021

2020

2021

2020

 526 

 73 

 599 

 210 

 141 

 350 

 249 

 278 

 22 

 5 

 27 

 5 

 1 

 27 

 (16)

 (15)

 (4)

 657 

 380 

 1 037 

 370 

 448 

 818 

 220 

 263 

 13 

 (3)

 10 

 4 

 1 

 32 

 (22)

 (3)

 8 

 583 

 27 

 610 

 0 

 610 

 14 

 (104)

 (105)

 (26)

 10 

 11 

 (49)

 (38)

 699 

 64 

 763 

 0 

 763 

 14 

 214 

 213 

 57 

 2 

 75 

 (1)

 (13)

 61 

2021

2020

 (21)

 1 

 (21)

 61 

 61 

Group  —  Accounts and notes 
 
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 70

Note 22  Contingencies

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
The group and the parent company make provisions for legal claims when a legal 
or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events, it is more likely than 

not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the 
amount can be estimated with a sufficient degree of reliability. Provisions are not 
made for future operating losses.

Coast	Center	Base	AS	(CCB),	50%	owned	by	NorSea	Group,	lost	a	floating	dock	
26	November	2018.	The	dock	is	considered	lost	and	the	fair	value	was	nil	by	31	
December	2021.	CCB	had	previously	recognised	an	accrual	to	cover	costs	related	to	
a	salvage	operation.	Local	authorities	have	issued	their	conclusion	after	final	appeal,	
concluding	that	the	dock	can	remain	in	its	current	position.	As	such,	the	previously	
recognised	accrual	have	been	reversed	in	2021.	

The	size	and	global	activities	of	the	group	dictate	that	companies	in	the	group	will	be	
involved	from	time	to	time	in	disputes	and	legal	actions.	

The	group	is	not	aware	of	any	financial	risk	associated	with	disputes	and	legal	actions	
which	are	not	largely	covered	through	insurance	arrangements.	Nevertheless,	
any	such	disputes/actions	which	might	exist	are	of	such	a	nature	that	they	will	not	
significantly	affect	the	group’s	financial	position.

Note 23  Alternative performance measures

Alternative performance measures
This	section	describes	non-GAAP	financial	alternative	performance	measures	(APM)	
that	may	be	used	in	the	quarterly	and	annual	reports	and	related	presentations.

The	following	measures	are	not	defined	nor	specified	in	the	applicable	financial	
reporting	framework	of	IFRS.	They	may	be	considered	as	non-GAAP	financial	
measures	that	may	include	or	exclude	amounts	that	are	calculated	and	presented	
according	to	the	IFRS.	These	APMs	are	intended	to	enhance	comparability	of	the	
results,	balance	sheet	and	cash	flows	from	period	to	period	and	it	is	the	Company’s	
experience	that	these	are	frequently	used	by	investors,	analysts	and	other	parties.	
Internally,	these	APMs	are	used	by	the	management	to	measure	performance	on	a	
regular	basis.	The	APMs	should	not	be	considered	as	a	substitute	for	measures	of	
performance	in	accordance	with	IFRS.

EBITDA margin	is	defined	as	EBITDA	as	a	per	cent	of	of	Total	income.

EBITDA margin adjusted	is	defined	as	EBITDA	adjusted	as	a	per	cent	of	Total	
income,	with	Total	income	also	adjusted	for	the	same	income	elements	as	those	
which	have	been	adjusted	for	in	EBITDA	adjusted.		

EBIT	is	defined	as	Total	income	(Operating	revenue	and	gain/(loss)	on	sale	of	assets)	
less	Operating	expenses,	Other	gain/loss	and	depreciation	and	amortization.	EBIT	
is	used	as	a	measure	of	operational	profitability	excluding	the	effects	of	how	the	
operations	were	financed,	taxed	and	excluding	foreign	exchange	gains	&	losses.

EBIT adjusted, EBIT margin and EBIT margin adjusted	will,	if	used,	be	prepared	in	
the	same	manner	as	described	under	EBITDA.

EBITDA	is	defined	as	Total	income	(Operating	revenue	and	gain/(loss)	on	sale	of	
assets)	adjusted	for	Operating	expenses.	EBITDA	is	used	as	an	additional	measure	of	
operational	profitability,	excluding	the	impact	from	financial	items,	taxes,	depreciation	
and	amortization.

Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD)	is	defined	as	total	interest	bearing	debt	(Non-
current	interest-bearing	debt	and	Current	interest-bearing	debt)	less	Cash	and	cash	
equivalenets	and	Current	financial	investments.

Equity ratio	is	defined	as	Total	equity	as	a	percent	of	Total	assets.

EBITDA adjusted	is	defined	as	EBITDA	excluding	certain	income	and/or	cost	items	
which	are	not	regarded	as	part	of	the	underlying	operational	performance	for	the	
period.	The	Company	do	not	report	EBITDA	adjusted	on	a	regular	basis,	but	may	use	
it	on	a	case	by	case	basis	to	better	explain	operational	performance.

Note 24  General accounting principles

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This	note	provides	a	list	of	the	significant	accounting	policies	adopted	in	the	
preparation	of	theses	consolidated	financial	statements	to	the	extent	they	are	not	
disclosed	separately	in	the	other	notes	in	the	consolidated	financial	statements	or	
in	the	notes	of	the	financial	statements	of	the	parent	company.	Accounting	policies	
have	been	consistently	applied	to	all	the	years	presented,	unless	otherwise	stated.

Historical cost convention
The	financial	statements	have	been	prepared	on	a	historical	cost	basis,	except	for	
the	following:	

•	 certain	financial	assets	and	liabilities	(including	derivative	instruments),
•	 defined	benefit	pension	plans	–	plan	assets	measured	at	fair	value.

in	the	effective	interest.	Gains	or	losses	arising	due	to	the	modification	are	thus	not	
recognised.	See	note	19.

The	amendments	listed	above	did	not	have	any	impacts	on	the	amounts	recognised	
in	prior	periods	and	are	not	expected	to	significantly	affect	the	current	or	future	
periods.	

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted  
Amendment	to	IAS	1	Classification	of	Liabilities	as	Current	or	Non-current	applicable	
for	annual	periods	beginning	on	or	after	1	January	2022.	The	amendment	changes	
the	guidance	for	the	classification	of	liabilities	as	current	or	non-current	depending	
on	the	rights	that	exist	at	the	end	of	the	reporting	period.	

New and amended standards adopted by the group 
The	following	are	new	or	amended	to	standards	and	interpretations	have	been	issued	
and	become	effective	during	the	current	period:

Certain	new	accounting	standards	and	interpretations	have	been	published	that	are	
not	mandatory	for	31	December	2021	reporting	periods	and	have	not	been	early	
adopted	by	the	group.	These	standards	are	not	expected	to	have	a	material	impact	
on	the	entity	in	the	current	or	future	reporting	periods.

Amendments	to	IFRS	9	Financial	Instruments,	IFRS	7	Financial	Instruments:	
Disclosures	and	IFRS	16	Leases	–	Interest	Rate	Benchmark	Reform	Phase	2:	
Disclosures	and	IFRS	16	Leases,	relating	to	the	Interest	Rate	Benchmark	Reform	
Phase	2,	entered	into	force	on	1	January	2021.	The	amendments	to	IFRS	9	entail	
that	modifications	of	financial	assets	and	financial	liabilities,	implemented	as	a	direct	
consequence	of	the	Interest	Rate	Benchmark	Reform,	are	recognised	as	a	change	

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Functional and presentation currency
Items	included	in	the	financial	statements	of	each	of	the	group’s	entities	are	
measured	using	the	currency	of	the	primary	economic	environment	in	which	the	
entity	operates	(‘the	functional	currency’).	The	exceptions	are	investments	activity	
in	Malta,	where	Australian	dollar	(AUD)	is	the	functional	currency	and	the	parent	

Group  —  Accounts and notesWilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 71

Cont. note 24  General accounting principles

company	Wilhelmsen	Maritime	Services	(WMS	AS)	has	US	dollar	(USD).	The	
consolidated	financial	statements	are	presented	in	USD,	rounded	off	to	the	nearest	
whole	million.

The	presentation	currency	of	the	separate	statements	of	the	parent	is	NOK	which	
is	also	its	functional	currency.	The	accounts	are	rounded	off	to	the	nearest	whole	
thousand.

The	income	statements	and	balance	sheets	for	group	companies	with	a	functional	
currency	which	differs	from	the	presentation	currency	(USD)	are	translated	as	follows:

•  the	balance	sheet	is	translated	at	the	closing	exchange	rate	on	the	balance	sheet	date
•	 income	and	expense	items	are	translated	at	a	rate	that	is	representative	as	 
	 an	average	exchange	rate	for	the	period,	unless	the	exchange	rates	fluctuate	 
	 significantly	for	that	period,	in	which	case	the	exchange	rates	at	the	dates	of	the	 
	 transactions	are	used
•	 the	translation	difference	is	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	income	and	split	 
	 between	controlling	and	non-controlling	interests	

Goodwill	and	fair	value	adjustments	of	assets	and	liabilities	related	to	acquisition	
of	entities	which	have	a	functional	currency	other	than	USD	are	attributed	to	the	
acquired	entity’s	functional	currency	and	translated	at	the	exchange	rate	prevailing	
on	the	balance	sheet	date.

Translations and balances
Foreign	currency	transactions	are	translated	into	the	functional	currency	using	
the	exchange	rates	at	the	dates	of	the	transactions.	Foreign	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	year	end	
exchange	rates,	are	generally	recognised	in	income	statement.	They	are	deferred	
in	equity	if	they	relate	to	qualifying	cash	flow	hedges	and	qualifying	net	investment	
hedges	or	are	attributable	to	part	of	the	net	investment	in	a	foreign	operation.	

Foreign	exchange	gains	and	losses	are	presented	on	a	net	basis	in	the	income	
statement,	within	finance	costs.	

Non-monetary	items	that	are	measured	at	fair	value	in	a	foreign	currency	are	
translated	using	the	exchange	rates	at	the	date	when	the	fair	value	was	determined.	
Translation	differences	on	assets	and	liabilities	carried	at	fair	value	are	reported	as	
part	of	the	fair	value	gain	or	loss.	

For	example,	translation	differences	on	non-monetary	assets	and	liabilities	such	
as	equities	held	at	fair	value	through	income	statement	are	recognised	in	income	
statement	as	part	of	the	fair	value	gain	or	loss,	and	translation	differences	on	
non-monetary	assets	such	as	equities	classified	as	at	fair	value	through	other	
comprehensive	income	are	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	income.

	 a	reasonable	approximation	of	the	cumulative	effect	of	the	rates	prevailing	on	the	 
	 transaction	dates,	in	which	case	income	and	expenses	are	translated	at	the	dates	 
	 of	the	transactions),	and	
•	 all	resulting	exchange	differences	are	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	income.	

On	consolidation,	exchange	differences	arising	from	the	translation	of	any	net	
investment	in	foreign	entities,	and	of	borrowings	and	other	financial	instruments	
designated	as	hedges	of	such	investments,	are	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	
income.	When	a	foreign	operation	is	sold	or	any	borrowings	forming	part	of	the	net	
investment	are	repaid,	the	associated	exchange	differences	are	reclassified	to	profit	
or	loss,	as	part	of	the	gain	or	loss	on	sale.	

Goodwill	and	fair	value	adjustments	arising	on	the	acquisition	of	a	foreign	operation	
are	treated	as	assets	and	liabilities	of	the	foreign	operation	and	translated	at	the	
closing	rate.

BUSINESS COMBINATION
The	acquisition	method	of	accounting	is	used	to	account	for	all	business	
combinations,	regardless	of	whether	equity	instruments	or	other	assets	are	acquired.	
The	consideration	transferred	for	the	acquisition	comprises	the:

•	 fair	value	of	the	asset	transferred
•	 liabilities	incurred	to	the	former	owners	of	the	acquired	business
•	 equity	interests	issued	by	the	group
•	 fair	value	of	any	assets	or	liability	resulting	from	a	contingent	consideration	 
	 arrangement,	and
•	 fair	value	of	any	pre-existing	equity	interest	in	the	subsidiary.

Identifiable	assets	acquired	and	liabilities	and	contingent	liabilities	assumed	in	a	
business	combination	are,	with	limited	exceptions,	measured	initially	at	their	fair	
values	at	the	acquisition	date.	The	group	recognises	any	non-controlling	interest	
in	the	acquired	entity	on	an	acquisition-by-acquisition	basis	either	at	fair	value	or	
at	non-controlling	interest’s	proportionate	share	of	the	acquired	entity’s	net	
identifiable	assets.

Acquisition-related	costs	are	expensed	as	incurred.

Goodwill	is	recognised	as	the	excess	of	the;

•	 consideration	transferred,
•	 amount	of	any	non-controlling	interest	in	the	acquired	entity,	and
•	 acquisition-date	fair	value	of	any	previous	equity	interests	in	the	acquired	entity	 
	 over	the	fair	value	of	the	net	identifiable	assets	acquired.	

If	those	amounts	are	less	than	the	fair	value	of	the	net	identifiable	assets	of	the	
business	acquired,	the	difference	is	recognised	directly	in	profit	or	loss	as	a	bargain	
purchase.

Group companies 
The	results	and	financial	position	of	foreign	operations	(none	of	which	has	the	
currency	of	a	hyperinflationary	economy)	that	have	a	functional	currency	different	from	
the	presentation	currency	are	translated	into	the	presentation	currency	as	follows:	

Contingent	consideration	is	classified	either	as	equity	or	a	financial	liability.	Amounts	
classified	as	a	financial	liability	are	subsequently	remeasured	to	fair	value	with	
changes	in	fair	value	recognised	in	the	income	statement.

•	 assets	and	liabilities	for	each	balance	sheet	presented	are	translated	at	the	closing	 
	 rate	at	the	date	of	that	balance	sheet	
•	 	income	and	expenses	for	each	statement	of	profit	or	loss	and	statement	of	 
	 comprehensive	income	are	translated	at	average	exchange	rates	(unless	this	is	not	 

If	the	business	combination	is	achieved	in	stages,	the	acquisition	date	carrying	value	
of	the	acquirer’s	previously	held	equity	interest	in	the	acquire	is	remeasured	to	fair	
value	at	the	acquisition	date.	Any	gain	or	losses	arising	from	such	remeasurement	are	
recognised	in	income	statement.	

Note 25  Events after the balance sheet date

In	January	2022,	Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management,	part	of	the	Maritime	Services	
segment,	signed	an	agreement	to	acquire	80%	of	the	shares	in	Ahrenkiel	Tankers	
(to	be	renamed	Barber	Ship	Management).

relevant	sanctions	implemented	in	relation	to	the	situation	in	Ukraine.	As	a	result	of	
the	nature	and	scope	of	the	group’s	business	in	the	two	countries,	the	situation	will	
have	limited	direct	impact	of	group	performance.

In	February,	Wilhelmsen	New	Energy	acquired	21%	stake	in	Reach	Subsea	ASA.	The	
investment	will	be	a	part	of	New	Energy	segment.

No	other	material	events	occurred	between	the	balance	sheet	date	and	the	date	
when	the	accounts	were	presented	which	provide	new	information	about	conditions	
prevailing	on	the	balance	sheet	date.

The	group	has	25	full-time	employees	in	Ukraine	and	31	full-time	employees	in	
Russia.	Wilhelmsen	is	in	line	with	other	international	companies	complying	with	

Group  —  Accounts and notesParent  —  Accounts and notes 

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 72

4

Accounts	
and	notes	
–	parent	
company

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 73

Looking out for each other
Taking extra care to look out for our employees, both at sea or onshore, during the ongoing 

pandemic has been essential. Whether through site risk assessments, safety, mental 

health and wellness campaigns, employee engagement surveys, and crew vaccinations. 

Income statement  Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 74

NOK thousand

Operating income

Operating expenses

Employee	benefits

Operating	expenses

Depreciation

Total operating expenses

Operating loss

Financial income/(expenses)

Net	financial	income

Net	financial	expenses

Financial income/(expenses)

Profit before tax

Tax	income/(expense)	

Profit for the year

Transfers and allocations

To/(from)	equity

Proposed	dividend

Interim	dividend	paid

Total transfers and allocations

Note

2021

2020

1

2

1

3

1

1

5

 24 062 

 27 581 

 (89 686)

 (42 818)

 (4 700)

 (75 425)

 (44 528)

 (6 376)

 (137 204)

 (126 329)

 (113 142)

 (98 748)

 838 403 

 (42 972)

 795 431 

 323 778 

 (13 661)

 310 118 

 682 289 

 211 369 

 11 741 

 694 030 

 (23 212)

 188 157 

381 970

178 320

 133 740 

 694 030 

 (34 743)

 222 900 

188 157 

Comprehensive income  Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

NOK thousand

Profit	for	the	year

Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement

Remeasurement	postemployment	benefits,	net	of	tax

Total comprehensive income

Note

2021

2020

 694 030 

 188 157 

11

 (3 000)

 691 030 

 (14 336)

 173 821 

Notes 1 to 15 on the next pages are an integral part of these financial statements.

Parent —  Accounts and notes  
Balance sheet  Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

NOK thousand

ASSETS

Non current assets

Deferred	tax	asset

Intangible	assets

Tangible	assets

Right-of-use-assets

Investments	in	subsidiaries	and	associates

Sub	lease	receivable	

Other	non	current	assets

Total non current assets

Current assets

Current	financial	investments

Trade	and	other	receivables

Sub	lease	receivable	

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalents

Total current assets

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

Paid-in	capital

Own	shares

Retained	earnings

Total equity

Non current liabilities

Pension	liabilities

Lease	liabilities

Other	non	current	liabilities

Total non current liabilities

Current liabilities

Public	duties	payable

Trade	and	other	payables	

Current	portion	of	property	lease	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 75

Note

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

5

3

3

4

6

4/14

14

8/9

14

4/14

7/9/14

9

11

4

7

14

4

7/12/14

 61 830 

 59 

 8 927 

 34 140 

 49 643 

 1 354 

 9 702 

 16 802 

 5 182 787 

 4 859 064 

 244 704 

 34 259 

 114 031 

 5 566 707 

 5 050 596 

 1 189 234 

 1 055 001 

 18 399 

 28 881 

 61 475 

 158 012 

 1 456 001 

 7 022 708 

 4 689 

 35 037 

 59 152 

 108 481 

 1 262 359 

 6 312 955 

 891 600 

5 234 221

6 125 821

 928 076 

 (36 476)

 4 855 251 

 5 746 851 

 70 221 

 278 275 

 66 413 

 128 216 

 890 

 348 496 

 195 519 

 4 687 

 4 117 

 31 221 

508 366

548 391

 4 829 

 5 267 

 39 033 

 321 455 

 370 584 

 7 022 708 

 6 312 955 

Lysaker,	23	March	2022
The	board	of	directors	of	Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA
Electronically	signed

Carl	E	Steen	(chair)																			Morten	Borge																			Rebekka	Glasser	Herlofsen

Ulrika	Laurin																			Trond	Westlie																			Thomas	Wilhelmsen	(group	CEO)	

Notes 1 to 15 on the next pages are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 76

Cash flow statement  Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

NOK thousand

Note

2021

2020

Cash flow from operating activities

Profit	before	tax

Financial	(income)/expenses

Depreciation

Gain	on	sale	of	fixed	asset

Change	in	net	pension	liability

Change	in	working	capital

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flow from investing activities

Proceeds	from	sale	of	fixed	assets

Investments	in	fixed	assets	

Investments	in	subsidaries

Repayment	of	financial	sub	lease	

Loans	(to)/from	subsidiaries,	cash	pool

Proceeds	from	sale	of	financial	investments

Purchase	of	current	financial	investments	

Dividend/	group	contribution	from	group	companies

Dividend	and	other	financial	income	received	from	financial	assets

Paid	witholding	tax	dividend	portfolio	management

Interest	received	included	interests	of	sublease	receivable

Changes	in	other	investments	

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Repayment	of	debt

Proceeds	from	issue	of	debt

Repayment	of	financial	lease	debt

Interest	paid	included	interest	of	financial	lease	debt

Dividend	to	shareholders

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash	and	cash	equivalents,	at	the	beginning	of	the	period

Cash and cash equivalents at 31.12

3/4

3

3

3

6

4

9

1

4

 682 289 

 (795 431)

 4 700 

 (38)

 23 437 

 (85 043)

 611 

 (323 723)

 33 860 

 (30 815)

 334 720 

 (411 213)

 622 534 

 93 701 

 14 608 

 5 302 

 211 369 

 (310 118)

 6 376 

 (789)

 (2 005)

 (12 737)

 (107 904)

 (204)

 33 649 

 (71 765)

 480 751 

 (475 665)

 364 178 

 11 121 

 (614)

 7 525 

 339 585 

 348 977 

 200 000 

 (36 711)

 (11 660)

 (356 640)

 (205 011)

 49 531 

 108 481 

 158 012 

 (200 000)

 (37 314)

 (11 855)

 (89 160)

 (338 330)

 (97 256)

 205 737 

 108 481 

The	company	has	several	bank	accounts	in	different	currencies.	Unrealised	currency	effects	are	included	in	net	cash	provided	by	operating	activities.

Notes 1 to 15 on the next pages are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Equity  Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 77

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

NOK thousand

Current year's change in equity

Equity	at	31.12.2020

Proposed	dividend

Interim	dividend	paid	

Liquidation	of	own	shares	

Profit	for	the	year

Comprehensive	income	for	the	year

Equity at 31.12.2021

NOK thousand

2020 change in equity

Equity	at	31.12.2019

Proposed	dividend

Profit	for	the	year

Comprehensive	income	for	the	year

Equity at 31.12.2020

Note

Share capital

Own shares

Retained earnings

Total 

 928 076 

 (36 476)

 (36 476)

 36 476 

 891 600 

 0 

 4 855 251 

(178 320)

 (133 740)

 694 030 

 (3 000)

5 234 221

 5 746 851 

(178 320)

 (133 740)

0  

 694 030 

 (3 000)

6 125 821

Share capital

Own shares

Retained earnings

Total 

 928 076 

 (36 476)

 4 904 330 

 5 795 930 

 928 076 

 (36 476)

 4 855 251 

 5 746 851 

 (222 900)

 188 158 

 (14 336)

 (222 900)

 188 158 

 (14 336)

At	31	December	2021	the	company’s	share	capital	comprises	34	000	000	Class	A	
shares	and	10	580	000	Class	B	shares,	totalling	44	580	000	shares	with	a	nominal	
value	of	NOK	20	each.	Class	B	shares	do	not	carry	a	vote	at	the	general	meeting.	
Otherwise,	each	share	confers	the	same	rights	in	the	company.

Dividend
The	proposed	dividend	for	fiscal	year	2021	is	NOK	4.00	per	share,	payable	in	the	
second	quarter	2022.	A	decision	on	the	proposal	will	be	taken	by	the	annual	general	
meeting	on	27	April	2022.

1	823	824	own	shares	were	cancelled	during	2021,	resulting	in	nil	shares	at	31	
December	2021.	

Dividend	for	fiscal	year	2020	was	NOK	8.00	per	share	and	was	paid	in	April	2021	
(NOK	5.00	per	share)	and	in	December	2021	(NOK	3.00	per	share).

Dividend	for	fiscal	year	2019	was	NOK	2.00	per	share	and	was	paid	in	May	2020.

Parent  —  Accounts and notes  
Note 1  Combined items, income statement

NOK thousand

OPERATING INCOME

Other	income

Income	from	group	companies

Total operating income

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Expenses	to	group	companies

Communication	and	IT	expenses

External	services

Travel	and	meeting	expenses

Marketing	expenses

Other	administration	expenses

Total other operating expenses

FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSES)

Financial income

Investment	management

Interest	income

Interest	income	financial	sublease	

Dividend/group	contribution	from	associates	and	subsidiaries

Other	financial	income	

Net	currency	gain

Net financial income

Financial expenses

Interest	expenses

Interest	expenses	financial	lease

Other	financial	items

Net	currency	loss

Net financial expenses

Net financial income

Note 2  Employee benefits

NOK thousand

Pay

Payroll	tax

Pension	cost	

Other	remuneration

Total employee benefits

Average	number	of	employees

Detailed	remuneration	disclosures	are	provided	in	the	remuneration	report.		

EXPENSED AUDIT FEE (excluding VAT)

NOK thousand

Statutory	audit

Other	service	fees

Total expensed audit fee

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 78

Note

2021

2020

14

14

2

8

14

14

 182 

 23 880 

 24 062 

 244 

 26 548 

 27 581 

 (12 804)

 (5 622)

 (10 348)

 (446)

 (1 444)

 (12 155)

 (42 818)

 (13 648)

 (6 157)

 (11 266)

 (1 006)

 (1 763)

 (10 689)

 (44 528)

 194 196 

 107 886 

 6 283 

 8 154 

 622 135 

 7 636 

 520 

 7 200 

 164 178 

 1 046 

 42 948 

 838 403 

 323 778 

 (3 507)

 (8 154)

 (1 879)

 (29 433)

 (42 972)

 (3 784)

 (8 071)

 (1 805)

 (13 661)

 795 431 

 310 118 

2021

2020

 65 872 

 9 464 

 9 111 

 5 240 

 89 686 

 52 668 

 9 033 

 7 632 

 6 091 

 75 425 

 30 

 31 

2021

2020

 651 

 263 

 914 

 535 

 307 

 842 

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 79

Note 3  Intangible and tangible assets

NOK thousand

2021

Cost	at	01.01

Disposals

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	at	01.01

Depreciation/amortisation

Disposals

Accumulated depreciation at 31.12

Intangible assets

Properties

Other tangible 
assets

Total

 7 277 

 (894)

 6 383 

 (5 923)

 (684)

 283 

 (6 324)

 10 582 

 10 582 

 (3 867)

 (423)

 9 084 

 9 084 

 (6 097)

 (351)

 (4 290)

 (6 448)

 26 943 

 (894)

 26 050 

 (15 888)

 (1 458)

 283 

 (17 063)

Carrying amounts at 31.12

 59 

 6 292 

 2 636 

 8 987 

Depreciation/amortisation	intangible	and	tangible	assets	

Depreciation	of	right-of-use	assets

Total depreciation 2021

2020

Cost	at	01.01

Additions

Disposals

Cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	at	01.01

Depreciation/amortisation

Disposals

Accumulated depreciation at 31.12

 8 601 

 204 

 (1 528)

 7 277 

 (4 717)

 (1 329)

 123 

 (5 923)

 10 582 

 9 084 

 10 582 

 9 084 

 (3 444)

 (423)

 (5 674)

 (423)

 (3 867)

 (6 097)

 (1 458)

 (3 241)

 (4 700)

 28 267 

 204 

 (1 528)

 26 943 

 (13 835)

 (2 176)

 123 

 (15 888)

Carrying amounts at 31.12

 1 354 

 6 715 

 2 987 

 11 056 

Depreciation/amortisation	intangible	and	tangible	assets	

Depreciation	of	right-of-use	assets

Total depreciation 2020

 (2 176)

 (4 200)

 (6 376)

Useful	life

Amortisation/depreciation	schedule

Up	to	3	years

Up	to	25	years

3-10	years

Straight-line

Straight-line

Straight-line

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Note 4  Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 

THE LEASE CONTRACTS 
The	company	has	leases	related	to	property	and	land.	The	main	part	of	the	leasing	
liability	refer	to	headquarter	and	parkingplaces.	The	external	lease	of	headquarter	is	

subleased	to	group	company.	The	right-of-use	assets	related	to	internal	lease	of	the	
company’s	location	in	Strandveien	20.	

Summary of the lease liabilities in the financial statements

NOK thousand

2021

Lease	liability	at	1	January	2021

Cash	payments	for	the	principal	portion	of	the	lease	liability

Cash	payments	for	the	interest	portion	of	the	lease	liability

Interest	expense	on	lease	liabilities

Additions	and	remeasurements

Lease liability at 31 December 2021

2020

Lease	liability	at	1	January	2020

Cash	payments	for	the	principal	portion	of	the	lease	liability

Cash	payments	for	the	interest	portion	of	the	lease	liability

Interest	expense	on	lease	liabilities

Additions	and	remeasurements

Lease liability at 31 December 2020

All	financial	lease	is	leased	from	external	party.

Summary of sublease receivable

NOK thousand

2021

Sub	lease	receivable	at	01.01

New	sublease	agreements/change	of	estimates	

Repayment	of	sub	lease	receivable	

Sub lease receivable at 31.12

Non	current	sub	lease	receivable	

Current	sub	lease	receivable	

Total financial sub lease receivable at 31.12

2020

Sub	lease	receivable	at	01.01

New	sublease	agreements/change	of	estimates	

Repayment	of	sub	lease	receivable	

Sub lease receivable at 31.12

Non	current	sub	lease	receivable	

Current	sub	lease	receivable	

Total financial sub lease receivable at 31.12

Property	including	parking	places	are	sub	leased	to	the	subsidiary	WilService		in	2021	and	2020.

 167 249 

 (36 711)

 (8 154)

 8 154 

 178 957 

 309 495 

 222 193 

 (37 314)

 (8 071)

 8 071 

 (17 629)

 167 249 

 149 068 

 158 377 

 (33 860)

 273 585 

 244 704 

 28 881 

 273 585 

 200 482 

 (17 765)

 (33 649)

 149 068 

 114 031 

 35 037 

 149 068 

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Cont. note 4  Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 

Summary of right-of-use assets not subleased to subsidiary

NOK thousand

2021

Right-of-use	assets	at	01.01

Additions	and	remeasurements

Right-of-use assets cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	at	01.01

Depreciation

Accumulated depreciation at 31.12

Carrying amounts at 31.12

2020

Right-of-use	assets	at	01.01

Additions	and	remeasurements

Right-of-use assets cost at 31.12

Accumulated	depreciation	at	01.01

Depreciation

Additions/change	of	estimates	

Accumulated depreciation at 31.12

Carrying amounts at 31.12

Note 

Property 

 25 196 

 20 580 

 45 776 

 (8 395)

 (3 241)

 (11 636)

 34 140 

 25 045 

 151 

 25 196 

 (4 174)

 (4 200)

 (20)

 (8 395)

 16 802 

3

3

During	2021	the	lease	agreement	for	the	company	and	the	group’s	headquarter	at	Strandveien	20	was	extended	until	the	end	of	2031.
The	company	has	no	other	lease	contracts.

Parent  —  Accounts and notesNote 5  Tax

NOK thousand

Allocation of tax income

Payable	tax/withholding	tax

Change	in	deferred	tax

Total tax income/(expenses)

Basis for tax computation

Profit	before	tax

22%	tax

Tax effect from

Net	permanent	differences

Withholding	tax

Impairment	of	deferred	tax	asset

Current year calculated tax

Effective	tax	rate

Deferred tax asset

Tax effect of temporary differences

Fixtures

Current	assets	and	liabilities

Non	current	liabilities	and	provisions	for	liabilities

Tax	losses	carried	forward

Deferred tax asset

Deferred	tax	asset	at	01.01

Tax	effect	of	group	contribution	

Charge	to	equity	(tax	of	OCI)

Change	of	deferred	tax	through	income	statement

Deferred tax asset at 31.12

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 82

2021

2020

 11 741

 11 741

 (614)

 (22 599)

 (23 212)

 682 289 

 150 104 

 211 369 

 46 501 

(161 845)

 (11 429)

(63 903)

 614 

 40 000 

 23 212 

	neg.	

 11% 

 1 458 

 2 023 

 15 449 

 42 901 

 61 830 

 1 248 

 (10 641)

 13 521 

 45 514 

 49 643 

 49 643 

 68 198 

 (399)

 846 

 11 741 

 61 830 

 4 044 

 (22 599)

 49 643 

Note 6  Investments in subsidiaries and associates

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Shares in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies are presented 
according to the cost method in the parent company. Group contribution received 
is included in dividends from subsidiaries. Group contributions and dividends from 
subsidiaries are recognised in the parent company the year for which they are 
proposed by the subsidiary to the extent the parent company can control the 

decision of the subsidiary through its shareholdings on the balance sheet date. 
Shares in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are reviewed for impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
may exceed the recoverable amount of the investment. An impairment loss is 
reversed if the impairment situation is deemed to no longer exist.

NOK thousand

Business office country

Voting share/ 
ownership share

2021 
Book value

2020 
Book value

Associate

Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA

Subsidiaries

Treasure	ASA	*

Wilhelmsen	New	Energy	AS

Wilhelmsen	Maritime	Services	AS

WilNor	Governmental	Services	AS	

Wilhelmsen	Accounting	Services	AS

WilService	AS	

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Invest	AS		

Wilhelmsen	GRC	Sdn	Bhd

Lysaker,	Norway

37.8%

 1 130 964 

 1 130 964 

Lysaker,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

Lysaker,	Norway

Kuala	Lumpur,	Malaysia	

74.8%

100%

100%

51%

100%

100%

100%

100%

 1 043 967 

 1 728 714 

 1 264 440 

 1 043 967 

 1 405 014 

 1 264 440 

 9 499 

 3 622 

 1 550 

 23 

 8 

 9 499 

 3 622 

 1 550 

 8 

 5 182 787 

 4 859 064 

Total investments in subsidiaries and associates 

*	At	31.12.2021	Treasure	ASA	had	6	000	000	own	shares	(31.12.2020:	3	965	000	own	shares).

Parent —  Accounts and notes  
Note 7  Combined items, balance sheet

NOK thousand

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Cash	pool	intercompany	receivables	

Other	current	assets

Restricted	bank	deposits	

Total other current assets

OTHER NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

Allocation	of	commitment

Total other non current liabilities

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Next	year's	instalment	on	interest-bearing	debt

Proposed	dividend

Cash	pool	intercompany	payables	

Other	current	liabilities

Total other current liabilities

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 83

Note

2021

2020

9/14

9

12/13

9/14

 39 298 

 9 163 

 13 013 

 61 475 

 30 944 

 9 893 

 18 315 

 59 152 

 0 

 890 

 890 

 200 000 

178 320

 54 616 

 75 431 

508 366

 222 900 

 28 274 

 70 282 

 321 455 

The	fair	value	of	current	receivables	and	payables	is	virtually	the	same	as	the	carried	amount,	since	the	effect	of	discounting	is	insignificant.
Lending	is	at	floating	rates	of	interest.	Fair	value	is	virtually	identical	with	the	carried	amount.	See	note	13.

Note 8  Current financial investments

NOK thousand

Market value asset management portfolio

Equities

Bonds

Other	financial	derivatives

Total current financial investments

2021

2020

 678 799 

 509 680 

 755 

 613 060 

 406 196 

 35 744 

 1 189 234 

 1 055 001 

The	fair	value	of	all	equity	securities,	bonds	and	other	financial	assets	is	based	on	their	closing	prices	in	an	active	market.

The	net	unrealised	gain	at	31.12

 118 052 

 119 044 

The	portfolio	of	financial	investments	is	held	as	collateral	within	a	securities’	finance	facility.	See	note	12.

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NOK thousand

Undrawn committed drawing rights

Undrawn	committed	drawing	rights	for	31	December

Cash and cash equivalents

Banks

Total Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted bank deposits 

Banks

Total restricted bank deposits 

2021

2020

 1 039 424 

 1 156 906 

2021

2020

 158 012 

 158 012 

 108 481 

 108 481 

2021

2020

 13 013 

 13 013 

 18 315 

 18 315 

WWH	ASA	is	the	owner	of	the	cash	pool	with	the	Norweigian	subsidiaries	as	
participants.	Bank	balances	in	subsidiaries	are	presented	as	intercompany	
receivables/payables	in	the	parent	financial	statements.	The	cash	pool	covers	
following	currencies;	NOK,	USD,	EUR,	SEK,	GBP,	JPY,	AUD	and	DKK.	There	are	no	
credit	line	related	to	the	cash	pool.	

The	parent	company	has	a	bank	guarantee	for	the	payroll	tax.	Per	31	December	2021	
the	guarantee	amounted	to	NOK	7	million	(31	December	2020	NOK	7	million).

Note 10  Equity

FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES
Share capital and own shares 
When the parent company purchases its own shares (treasury shares), the 
consideration paid, including any attributable transaction costs net of income tax, 
is deducted from the equity attributable to the parent company’s shareholders 
until the shares are liquidated or sold. Should such shares subsequently be sold or 
reissued, any consideration received is included in share capital. 

Dividend and group contribution in the parent accounts 
Proposed dividend for the parent company’s shareholders is shown in the parent 
company account as a liability at 31 December current year. Group contribution to 
the parent company is recognised as a financial income and current asset in the 
financial statement at 31 December current year.

The largest shareholders at 31 December 2021

Shareholders

Tallyman	AS

Pareto	Aksje	Norge	Verdipapirfond

Verdipapirfondet	Nordea	Norge	Verdi	

Citibank	Europe	plc	

Citibank	Europe	plc	

J.P.	Morgan	Bank	Luxembourg	S.A.	

The	Bank	of	New	York	Mellon

VJ	Invest	AS

Stiftelsen	Tom	Wilhelmsen	

Skagen	Vekst	Verdipapirfond

Forsvarets	Personellservice	

Folketrygdfondet	

Nominee

Nominee

Nominee

Nominee

J.P.	Morgan	Bank	Luxembourg	S.A.	

Nominee

Varner	Equities	AS

MP	Pensjon	PK

Holmen	Spesialfond	

Clearstream	Banking	S.A.

RBC	Investor	Services	Bank	S.A.

Intertrade	Shipping	AS	

Salt	Value	AS	

Other	

Total number of shares

Nominee

Nominee

A shares

B shares

Total number of 
shares

% of 
total shares

% of 
voting stock

 20 784 730 

 2 281 044 

23 065 774

51.74%

61.13%

 1 126 710 

 649 794 

 343 545 

 886 979 

 690 162 

 314 898 

 390 520 

 106 029 

 370 400 

 600 000 

 586 000 

 345 191 

 126 875 

 69 169 

 74 965 

 339 543 

 326 175 

 319 329 

 10 000 

 186 532 

 1 193 601 

 487 517 

 377 666 

 622 873 

 385 227 

 505 932 

 236 000 

 201 552 

 415 630 

 300 247 

 276 636 

 3 622 

 305 000 

 123 673 

1 776 504

1 537 146

1 374 496

1 067 828

937 771

775 747

611 961

606 400

600 000

586 000

546 743

542 505

369 416

351 601

339 543

329 797

319 329

315 000

310 205

3.98%

3.45%

3.08%

2.40%

2.10%

1.74%

1.37%

1.36%

1.35%

1.31%

1.23%

1.22%

0.83%

0.79%

0.76%

0.74%

0.72%

0.71%

0.70%

3.31%

1.01%

2.61%

2.03%

0.93%

1.15%

0.31%

1.09%

1.76%

1.72%

1.02%

0.37%

0.20%

0.22%

1.00%

0.96%

0.94%

0.03%

0.55%

 6 002 248 

 2 213 986 

 8 216 234 

34 000 000

10 580 000

44 580 000

18.43%

100%

17.65%

100%

Shares on foreigners hands
At	31	December	2021,	4	907	784	(14.43%)	A	shares	and	3	109	739	(29.39%)	B	shares	was	held	by	foreign	shareholders.
Corresponding	figures	at	31	December	2020	were	4	336	816	(12.56%)	A	shares	and	2	736	738	(23.29%)	B	shares.

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Cont. note 10  Equity

SHARES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF WILH. WILHELMSEN HOLDING ASA AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

Name

A shares

B shares

Total

Part of total shares

Part of voting stock

Board of directors

Carl	E.	Steen	(chair)	

Trond	Ø.	Westlie

Rebekka	Glasser	Herlofsen	

Karin	Ulrika	Laurin	

Morten	Borge	

Senior executives

 8 000 

 8 000 

Thomas	Wilhelmsen	-	group	CEO

 20 834 524 

 2 288 210 

 23 122 734 

Christian	Berg	-	group	CFO

 516 

 516 

Nomination committee

Gunnar	Fredrik	Selvaag

Jan	Gunnar	Hartvig

Silvija	Seres	

Note 11  Pension

0.02%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

51.87%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.02%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

61.28%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Description of the pension scheme 
The	company’s	defined	contribution	pension	schemes	for	Norwegian	employees	are	
with	financial	institute,	similar	solutions	with	different	investment	funds.	

The	company	has	“Ekstrapensjon”,	a	contribution	plan	for	all	Norwegian	employees	
with	salaries	exceeding	12	times	the	Norwegian	National	Insurance	base	amount	
(G).	The	contribution	plan	replaced	the	company	obligations	mainly	financed	from	
operation.	In	addition	the	company	has	agreements	on	early	retirement.	This	
obligations	are	mainly	financed	from	operations.	The	company	has	obligation	towards	
one	employee	in	the	company’s	senior	executive	management.	The	obligation	is	
mainly	covered	via	group	annuity	policies	in	Storebrand.

Pension	costs	and	obligations	includes	payroll	taxes.	No	provision	has	been	made	for	
payroll	tax	in	pension	plans	where	the	plan	assets	exceed	the	plan	obligations.	

The	liability	recognised	in	the	balance	sheet	in	respect	of	the	remaining	defined	
benefit	pension	plans	is	the	present	value	of	the	defined	benefit	obligation	at	the	
end	of	the	reporting	period	less	the	fair	value	of	plan	assets.	The	defined	benefit	
obligations	are	calculated	annually	by	independent	actuaries	using	the	projected	unit	
credit	method.	The	present	value	of	the	defined	benefit	obligation	is	determined	by	
discounting	the	estimated	future	cash	outflows	using	interest	rates	of	high-quality	
corporate	bonds	that	are	denominated	in	the	currency	in	which	the	benefits	will	
be	paid,	and	that	have	terms	to	maturity	approximating	to	the	terms	of	the	related	
pension	obligation.	

Actuarial	gains	and	losses	arising	from	experience	adjustments	and	changes	in	
actuarial	assumptions	are	charged	or	credited	to	equity	in	other	comprehensive	
income	in	the	period	in	which	they	arise.

Number of people covered by pension schemes at 31.12

In	employment

On	retirement	(inclusive	disability	pensions)

Total number of people covered by pension schemes

Financial assumptions for the pension calculations:

Discount	rate

Anticipated	pay	regulation

Anticipated	increase	in	National	Insurance	base	amount	(G)

Anticipated	regulation	of	pensions

Funded

Unfunded

2021

2020

2021

2020

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 5 

 6 

 1 

 5 

 6 

Expenses

Commitments

2021

2020

31.12.2021

31.12.2020

1.60%

1.75%

1.75%

0.10%

2.30%

2.00%

2.00%

0.10%

1.80%

2.25%

2.25%

0.10%

1.60%

1.75%

1.75%

0.10%

Anticipated	pay	regulation	are	business	sector	specific,	influenced	by	composition	
of	employees	under	the	plans.	Anticipated	increase	in	G	is	tied	up	to	the	anticipated	
pay	regulations.	Anticipated	regulation	of	pensions	is	determined	by	the	difference	
between	return	on	assets	and	the	hurdle	rate.	

Actuarial	assumptions:	all	calculations	are	calculated	on	the	basis	of	the	K2013	
mortality	tariff.	The	disability	tariff	is	based	on	the	KU	table.

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Cont. note 11  Pension

NOK thousand

Pension expenses     

Service	cost

Net	interest	cost

Cost	of	defined	contribution	plan

Net pension expenses

2021

2020

Funded

Unfunded

Total

Funded

Unfunded

Total

 2 276 

 205 

 5 800 

 8 281 

 59 

 771 

 830 

 2 335 

 976 

 5 800 

 9 111 

 1 897 

 203 

 4 691 

 6 791 

 57 

 784 

 841 

 1 954 

 987 

 4 691 

 7 632 

NOK thousand

2021

2020

Remeasurements - Other comprehensive income

Effect	of	changes	in	financial	assumptions

Effect	of	experience	adjustments

(Return)	on	plan	assets	(excluding	interest	income)	

Gross remeasurement (gain) loss included in OCI

Tax	effect

Remeasurement (gain) loss recognised in OCI - net of tax

Pension obligations

Defined	benefit	obligation	at	end	of	prior	year

Service	cost

Interest	expense

Benefit	payments	from	plan

Effect	of	changes	in	financial	assumptions	

Effect	of	experience	adjustments

Pension obligations at 31.12

Fair value of plan assets

Fair	value	of	plan	assets	at	end	of	prior	year

Interest	income

Employer	contributions

Administrative	expenses	paid	from	plan	assets

Return	on	plan	assets	(excluding	interest	income)

Gross pension assets at 31.12

Other comprehensive income

Gross	pension	other	comprehensive	income	

Tax	effect

Net equity effect

Specification of funded and unfunded obligation

Defined	benefit	obligation	funded

Defined	benefit	obligation	unfunded

Fair	value	of	plan	assets

Net liability

 (809)

 4 725 

 (70)

 3 846 

 846 

 3 000 

 82 613 

 2 105 

 1 250 

 (1 463)

 (809)

 4 725 

 88 421 

 8 378 

 10 278 

 (276)

 18 380 

 4 044 

 14 336 

 63 960 

 1 804 

 1 328 

 (3 135)

 8 378 

 10 278 

 82 613 

 16 200 

 13 922 

 274 

 1 886 

 (282)

 122 

 422 

 1 811 

 (231)

 276 

 18 200 

 16 200 

 3 794 

 (835)

 2 959 

 18 380 

 (4 044)

 14 336 

 32 669 

 55 752 

 18 200 

 70 221 

 29 927 

 52 686 

 16 200 

 66 413 

Premium	payments	in	2022	are	expected	to	be	NOK	8.5	million	(2021:	NOK	8.9	million).	Payments	from	operations	are	estimated	at	NOK	1.7	million	(2021:	NOK	2.3	million).

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NOK thousand

Interest-bearing debt 

Bank	loan

Total interest-bearing debt

Repayment schedule for interest-bearing debt

Due	in	year	1

Total interest-bearing debt

Held as collateral within a securities’ finance facility

The	portfolio	of	financial	investments

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2021

2020

200 000

200 000

200 000

200 000

0

0

 1 188 479 

 1 019 256 

The	parent	company	had	in	addition	undrawn	revolving	facilities	at	31	December	
2021.	The	parent	company’s	financing	arrangement	provides	for	customary	financial	
covenants	related	to	minimum	liquidity,	and	minimum	value	adjusted	equity	ratio.	The	
company	was	in	compliance	with	these	covenants	at	31	December	2021	(analougue	
for	31	December	2020).	

FINANCIAL RISK 
See	note	13	to	the	parent	accounts	and	note	19	to	the	group	accounts	for	further	
information	on	financial	risk,	and	note	18	to	the	group	accounts	concerning	the	fair	
value	of	interest-bearing	debt.

Note 13  Financial risk

CREDIT RISK
Guarantees
The	group’s	policy	is	that	the	parent	company	will	not	provide	any	financial	
guarantees.

Cash and bank deposits
The	parent’s	exposure	to	credit	risk	on	cash	and	bank	deposits	is	considered	to	be	
very	limited	as	the	parent	maintain	banking	relationships	with	a	selection	of	banks	
with	strong	credit	ratings.

LIQUIDITY RISK 
The	parent’s	approach	to	managing	liquidity	is	to	ensure	sufficient	liquidity	to	meet	its	
liabilities,	under	both	normal	and	stressed	conditions,	without	incurring	unacceptable	
losses	or	risking	damage	to	the	parent	and	group’s	reputation.

The	parent’s	liquidity	risk	is	considered	to	be	low	in	the	sense	that	it	holds	significant	
liquid	assets	in	addition	to	undrawn	credit	facilities.

FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION
The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	traded	in	an	active	market	is	based	on	
quoted	market	prices	on	the	balance	sheet	date.	The	fair	value	of	financial	
instruments	not	traded	in	an	active	market	(over-the-counter	contracts)	are	based	

on	third	party	quotes.	Specific	valuation	techniques	used	to	value	financial	
instruments	include:
Quoted	market	prices	or	dealer	quotes	for	similar	instruments.

The	fair	value	of	interest	rate	swaps	is	calculated	as	the	present	value	of	the	
estimated	future	cash	flows	based	on	observable	yield	curves.	

The	fair	value	of	interest	rate	swap	option	(swaption)	contracts	is	determined	using	
observable	yield	curve,	volatility	and	time-to-maturity	parameters	at	the	balance	
sheet	date,	resulting	in	a	swaption	premium.	The	fair	value	of	forward	foreign	
exchange	contracts	is	determined	using	forward	exchange	rates	at	the	balance	
sheet	date,	with	the	resulting	value	discounted	back	to	present	value.

The	fair	value	of	foreign	exchange	option	contracts	is	determined	using	observable	
forward	exchange	rates,	volatility,	yield	curves	and	time-to-maturity	parameters	at	
the	balance	sheet	date,	resulting	in	an	option	premium.

The	carrying	value	less	impairment	provision	of	receivables	and	payables	are	
assumed	to	approximate	their	fair	values.	The	fair	value	of	financial	liabilities	for	
disclosure	purposes	is	estimated	by	discounting	the	future	contractual	cash	flows	
at	the	current	market	interest	rate	that	is	available	to	the	company	for	similar	
financial	instruments.

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Cont. note 13  Financial risk

NOK thousand

2021

Interest-bearing debt 

Bank	loan

Total interest-bearing debt at 31.12

2020

Interest-bearing debt

Bank	loan

Total interest-bearing debt at 31.12

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 88

Fair value

Carrying amount

 200 000 

 200 000 

 200 000 

 200 000 

 0 

 0 

The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	traded	in	active	markets	is	based	on	closing	
prices	at	the	balance	sheet	date.	A	market	is	regarded	as	active	if	quoted	prices	
are	readily	and	regularly	available	from	an	exchange,	dealer,	broker,	industry	group,	
pricing	service,	or	regulatory	agency,	and	those	prices	represent	actual	and	regularly	
occurring	market	transactions	on	an	arm’s	length	basis.	

by	using	valuation	techniques.	These	valuation	techniques	use	observable	market	
data	where	available	and	rely	as	little	as	possible	on	entity	specific	estimates.	These	
instruments	are	included	in	level	2.	Instruments	included	in	level	2	are	FX	and	IR	
derivatives.	

The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	not	traded	in	an	active	market	is	determined	

If	one	or	more	of	significant	valuation	inputs	is	not	based	on	observable	market	data,	
the	instruments	are	included	in	level	3.	

Total financial instruments and short term financial investments

NOK thousand

2021

Financial assets to fair value through income statement

–	Bonds	

–	Equities	

–	Financial	derivatives	

Total assets at 31.12

2020

Financial assets at fair value through income statement

–	Bonds	

–	Equities	

–	Financial	derivatives	

Total assets at 31.12

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total balance

 509 680 

 678 799 

 1 188 479 

 406 196 

 613 060 

 1 019 256 

 755 

 755 

 35 744 

 35 744 

 509 680 

 678 799 

 755 

 0 

 1 189 234 

 406 196 

 613 060 

 35 744 

 0 

 1 055 001 

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Financial instruments by category

NOK thousand

2021

Assets

Sub	lease	receivable	non	current	

Other	non	current	assets

Current	financial	investments

Financial	derivatives	

Sub	lease	receivable	

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalent

Assets at 31.12.2021

Liabilities

Property	lease	liabilities	non	current	

Current	interest-bearing	debt

Current	portion	of	property	lease	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Liabilities at 31.12.2021

2020

Assets

Sub	lease	receivable	non	current	

Current	financial	investments

Financial	derivatives	

Sub	lease	receivable	

Other	current	assets

Cash	and	cash	equivalent

Assets at 31.12.2020

Liabilities

Property	lease	liabilities	non	current	

Current	portion	of	property	lease	liabilities

Other	current	liabilities

Liabilities at 31.12.2020

Note

4

14

8

8

4

7

Note

4

7

4

7

Note

4

8

8

4

7

Note

4

4

7

Financial assets at 
amortised cost

Fair value through 
income statement

 244 704 

 34 259 

 28 881 

 79 874 

 158 012 

 545 730 

 1 188 479 

 755 

 1 189 234 

Other financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost

Fair value through 
income statement

 278 275 

 200 000 

 31 221 

 263 786 

 773 281 

 0 

Other financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost

Fair value through 
income statement

 114 031 

 35 037 

 63 840 

 108 481 

 321 390 

 1 019 256 

 35 744 

 1 055 001 

Other financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost

Fair value through 
income statement

 128 216 

 39 033 

 321 455 

 488 705 

 0 

Total

 244 704 

 34 259 

 1 188 479 

 755 

 28 881 

 79 874 

 158 012 

 1 734 964 

Total

 278 275 

 200 000 

 31 221 

 263 786 

 773 281 

Total

 114 031 

 1 019 256 

 35 744 

 35 037 

 63 840 

 108 481 

 1 376 390 

Total

 128 216 

 39 033 

 321 455 

 488 705 

See	note	19	to	the	group	financial	statement	for	further	information	about	the	group	risk	factors.

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Note 14  Related party transaction

The	ultimate	owner	of	the	group	Wilh.Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	is	Tallyman	AS,	which	holds	about	61%	of	voting	shares	of	the	company.	
Tallyman	AS	is	controlled	by	Thomas	Wilhelmsen.

Shares owned or controlled by related party of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA at 31 December 2021

Name

A shares

B shares

Total

Part of 
total shares

Part of 
voting stock

Family	Thomas	Wilhelmsen

 20 834 524 

 2 288 210 

 23 122 734 

51.87%

61.28%

WWH	ASA	delivers	services	to	other	group	companies,	primarily	human	resources,	
communication	and	treasury	(“Shared	Services”).	

In	accordance	with	service	level	agreements,	WilService	AS	delivers	in-house	
services	such	as	canteen,	post,	switchboard	and	rent	of	office	facilities,	Wilhelmsen	

Global	Business	Services	delivers	accounting	services	and	IT	to	WWH.	Generally,	
Shared	Services	are	priced	using	a	cost	plus	5%	margin	calculation,	in	accordance	
with	the	principles	set	out	in	the	OECD	Transfer	Pricing	Guidelines	and	are	delivered	
according	to	agreements	that	are	renewed	annually.

NOK thousand

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

Short-term	employee	benefits	

Key management personnel compensation

Detailed	remuneration	disclosures	are	provided	in	the	remuneration	report.

2021

2020

26 429

26 429

23 644

23 644

NOK thousand

Note

2021

2020

OPERATING REVENUE FROM GROUP COMPANIES

WAWI	group

Maritime	Services	

Other	Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	

New	Energy	

Operating revenue from group companies

OPERATING EXPENSES TO GROUP COMPANIES

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Operating expenses to group companies

FINANCIAL INCOME FROM GROUP COMPANIES

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Financial income from group companies

FINANCIAL EXPENSES TO GROUP COMPANIES

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Financial expenses to group companies

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES AND ACCOUNT PAYABLES WITH GROUP COMPANIES

Account receivables

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Account receivables from group companies

Account payables

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Account payables to group companies

 4 443 

 14 336 

 4 467 

 635 

 23 880 

 4 426 

 16 105 

 5 866 

 150 

 26 548 

 (5 910)

 (6 894)

 (12 804)

 (1 803)

 (11 845)

 (13 648)

 380 722 

 255 995 

 636 717 

 16 

 180 424 

 180 439 

 (2 471)

 (2 471)

 5 155 

 1 385 

 6 540 

 (1 396)

 (80)

 (1 476)

 (1)

 (3 014)

 (3 016)

 2 033 

 2 

 2 036 

 (204)

 (171)

 (375)

1

1

1

1

7

7

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NOK thousand

Note

2021

2020

Cash pool receivables 

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Cash pool receivables from group company

Cash pool payables 

Maritime	Services	

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Cash pool payables to group company

NON CURRENT LOAN TO GROUP COMPANIES

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Non current loan to group companies

NON CURRENT SUBLEASE TO GROUP COMPANIES 

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	-	Wilservice	AS	

Non current sublease to group companies

CURRENT SUBLEASE TO GROUP COMPANIES

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments	-	Wilservice	AS	

Current sublease to group companies

9

9

7

4

4

 39 298 

 39 298 

 30 944 

 30 944 

 (11 276)

 (43 340)

 (54 616)

 (15 407)

 (12 867)

 (28 274)

 34 259 

 34 259 

 0 

 244 704 

 244 704 

 114 031 

 114 031 

 28 881 

 28 881 

 35 037 

 35 037 

Note 15  Events after the balance sheet date

No	material	events	occurred	between	the	balance	sheet	date	and	the	date	when	the	accounts	were	presented	which	provide	new	information	about	conditions	prevailing	
on	the	balance	sheet	date.

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To the General Meeting of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial statements of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, which comprise: 

•  The financial statements of the parent company Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (the 

Company), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, the income statement, 
comprehensive income and cash flow statement for the year then ended, and notes to the 
financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and 

•  The consolidated financial statements of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and its subsidiaries 

(the Group), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, the income statement, 
comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement 
for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of 
significant accounting policies. 

In our opinion: 

• 

• 

• 

the financial statements comply with applicable statutory requirements, 

the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company as at 
31 December 2021, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in 
accordance with simplified application of international accounting standards according to 
section 3-9 of the Norwegian Accounting Act, and 

the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 31 
December 2021, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU. 

Our opinion is consistent with our additional report to the Audit Committee. 

Basis for Opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our 
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the 
Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company and the 
Group as required by laws and regulations and the International Ethics Standards Board for 
Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International 
Independence Standards) (IESBA Code), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in 

PricewaterhouseCoopers AS, Dronning Eufemias gate 71, Postboks 748 Sentrum, NO-0106 Oslo 
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accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient 
and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

To the best of our knowledge and belief, no prohibited non-audit services referred to in the Audit 
Regulation (537/2014) Article 5.1 have been provided. 

We have been the auditor of the Company for 12 years from the election by the general meeting of the 
shareholders on 25 February 2010 for the accounting year 2010. 

Key Audit Matters  

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the 
context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we 
do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. The Groups business operations, who continue to 
evolve due to ongoing improvement projects, are largely the same as last year. We have not identified 
regulatory changes, transactions or other events that qualified as new Key Audit Matters for this year’s 
audit.  

Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed the Key Audit Matter 

Revenue from contracts with customers 

This has been an area of focus for the 
audit due to the amounts involved. 
Revenue from contracts with customers 
in the Maritime Services and New Energy 
segments was USD 555 million and USD 
310 million respectively for the year 
ended December 31, 2021. 

Further, there is an inherent risk of errors 
when a business handles multiple 
revenue streams, where each of them 
consists of large numbers of transactions 
that adds up to material amounts. The 
inherent risk of errors increases from the 
complexity that sometimes accompany 
the requirements for management to use 
judgement, particularly to determine the 
transaction price and to decide when 
performance obligations are satisfied.  

We refer to note 3 Revenue, where 
management explain the various revenue 
streams and how they are accounted for 
under IFRS 15 - Revenue from contracts 
with customers and IFRS 16 - Leases. 
Here, management also explains the 
different performance obligations, 
measurement of the transaction price and 

We obtained and studied managements’ accounting 
policy to assess it against relevant IFRSs. We discussed 
with management how the specific requirements of the 
standards, in particular IFRS 15 – Revenue from 
contracts with customers, were met. We found that we 
were able to agree with management about their 
accounting policies and that their assessments were 
reasonable. 

To assess the accuracy of their practices, we tested, on a 
sample basis, each revenue stream towards information 
such as contract terms, invoices and bank payments. 
We found that the revenue was recorded accurate and 
in accordance with the underlying documentation. 

Further, to assess the determined transaction prices, 
we obtained an understanding of the price for services 
and products, including discounts and customer bonus 
through interviews with management, walkthroughs 
and review of process descriptions. In addition, we 
obtained and read a selection of customer contracts to 
understand whether the determined prices were in 
accordance with the contract terms. We found no 
significant deviations in management's assessments. 

Through interviews with management and review of a 
selection of sales documentation such as customer 
contracts and invoices, we obtained an understanding 

(2) 

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whether income should be recognized net 
or gross. 

of the assumptions management assessed to decide on 
when the performance obligations were satisfied. We 
concluded that management’s assumptions were 
reasonable. 

We compared the related disclosures in note 3 to the 
financial statements for the Group to the requirements 
of the applicable financial reporting framework, IFRS. 
We found that the disclosure appropriately explained 
the revenue from contracts with customers and lease 
revenue. 

Other Information 

The Board of Directors and the Managing Director (management) are responsible for the information 
in the Board of Directors’ report and the other information accompanying the financial statements. 
The other information comprises information in the annual report, but does not include the financial 
statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover 
the information in the Board of Directors’ report nor the other information accompanying the financial 
statements. 

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the Board of 
Directors’ report and the other information accompanying the financial statements. The purpose is to 
consider if there is material inconsistency between the Board of Directors’ report and the other 
information accompanying the financial statements and the financial statements or our knowledge 
obtained in the audit, or whether the Board of Directors’ report and the other information 
accompanying the financial statements otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We are required 
to report if there is a material misstatement in the Board of Directors’ report or the other information 
accompanying the financial statements. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Based on our knowledge obtained in the audit, it is our opinion that the Board of Directors’ report 

• 

• 

is consistent with the financial statements and 

contains the information required by applicable legal requirements. 

Our opinion on the Board of Director’s report applies correspondingly to the statements on Corporate 
Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility. 

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements 

Management is responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in 
accordance with simplified application of international accounting standards according to the 
Norwegian Accounting Act section 3-9, and for the preparation and true and fair view of the 
consolidated financial statements of the Group in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards as adopted by the EU, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary 
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether 
due to fraud or error.  

In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s and the 
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going 

(3) 

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concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to 
liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.  

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements  

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole 
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report 
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee 
that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it 
exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in 
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the 
basis of these financial statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain 
professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

• 

identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due 
to fraud or error. We design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and 
obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The 
risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one 
resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, 
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.  

•  obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's or the Group's internal control. 

• 

• 

evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 
estimates and related disclosures made by management. 

conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of 
accounting, and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists 
related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company and the 
Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty 
exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in 
the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our 
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. 
However, future events or conditions may cause the Company and the Group to cease to 
continue as a going concern. 

• 

evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including 
the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions 
and events in a manner that achieves a true and fair view. 

•  obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities 
or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial 
statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group 
audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

(4) 

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We communicate with the Board of Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and 
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal 
control that we identify during our audit. 

We also provide the Audit Committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical 
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other 
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related 
safeguards. 

From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors, we determine those matters that were of 
most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the 
key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes 
public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a 
matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would 
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements 

Report on compliance with Regulation on European Single Electronic Format 
(ESEF) 

Opinion 
We have performed an assurance engagement to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial 
statements with file name Wilhelmsen Holding-2021-12-31-en.zip have been prepared in accordance 
with Section 5-5 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act (Verdipapirhandelloven) and the 
accompanying Regulation on European Single Electronic Format (ESEF). 

In our opinion, the financial statements have been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance 
with the requirements of ESEF. 

Management’s Responsibilities  
Management is responsible for preparing, tagging and publishing the financial statements in the single 
electronic reporting format required in ESEF. This responsibility comprises an adequate process and 
the internal control procedures which management determines is necessary for the preparation, 
tagging and publication of the financial statements. 

Auditor’s Responsibilities 
For a description of the auditor’s responsibilities when performing an assurance engagement of the 
ESEF reporting, see: https://revisorforeningen.no/revisjonsberetninger 

Oslo, 23 March 2022 
PricewaterhouseCoopers AS 

Thomas Fraurud 
State Authorised Public Accountant 

(5) 

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Responsibility statement

We	confirm,	to	the	best	of	our	knowledge,	that	the	condensed	set	of	financial	
statements	for	the	period	1	January	to	31	December	2021	have	been	prepared	in	
accordance	with	current	applicable	accounting	standards	and	give	a	true	and	fair	
view	of	the	group	assets,	liabilities,	financial	position	and	profit	for	the	entity	and	the	
group	taken	as	a	whole.	

We	also	confirm,	that	the	Board	of	Directors’	Report	includes	a	true	and	fair	review	of	
the	development	and	performance	of	the	business	and	the	position	of	the	entity	and	
the	group,	together	with	a	description	of	the	principal	risks	and	uncertainties	facing	
the	entity	and	the	group.	

Lysaker,	23	March	2022
The	board	of	directors	of	Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA
Electronically	signed

Carl	E	Steen	(chair)																			Morten	Borge																			Rebekka	Glasser	Herlofsen

Ulrika	Laurin																			Trond	Westlie																			Thomas	Wilhelmsen	(group	CEO)	

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Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 98

5

Corporate	
structure

Group  —  Corporate structure

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 99

Safe and secure operations 
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, we have consistently 

provided safe and secure operations. This is testament to the 15000+ Wilhelmsen 

employees onshore and at sea who will always be our most valuable asset.   

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 100

Corporate structure

At	31	December	2021

WWH	group

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Norway

Wallenius	Wilhelmsen	ASA,
Norway	37.82%

Treasure	ASA,	Norway
74.82%

Wilhelmsen	Maritime	Services	AS,
Norway

Wilhelmsen	New	Energy	AS,
Norway

Maritime	Services	Segment

New	Energy	Segment

Unless otherwise stated, the company is wholly-owned.

For	group	company	list	sorted	by	business	area	see	below	list.

Strategic	Holdings	and	Investments

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Norway

Wallenius	
Wilhelmsen	ASA
37.82%

Treasure	ASA
74.82%

WilNor	Governmental	
Services	AS	
100% **

Wilhelmsen	
GRC	Sdn.Bhd.

WilService	AS,
Norway

Wilhelmsen	Accounting
	Services	AS,
Norway

Den	Norske	
Amerikalinje	AS

WGS	Properties	AS

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	
Invest	AS

Hyundai	Glovis	Ltd
11.00%

Olavsvern	Group	AS	
66%

WGS	Solution	AS

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	Invest	Malta	Ltd	*

Unless otherwise stated, the company is wholly-owned.

*   Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding Invest Malta Ltd is owned by Wilhelmsen New Energy AS 
** 51% owned by Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and 49% of the shares are owned by NorSea Group

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Group management team.
Thomas Wilhelmsen (group CEO), Benedicte Teigen Gude (Executive vice president HR, culture, and communication) and Christian Berg (group CFO).

From left:  Bjørge Grimholt (Executive vice president Maritime Services), Jan Eyvin Wang (Executive vice president New Energy), 

Maritime	services

Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS, Norway

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service

Wilhelmsen	Insurance	Services	AS

Denholm	Port	Services	Ltd
40%

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	
Holding	AS	Norway

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	AS,	
Norway

For	group	company	list	sorted	by	business	area	see	below	list.

Unless otherwise stated, the company is wholly-owned.

Business area

Legal entity

Group  —  Corporate structure 
Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 102

Maritime	services
Company name

Wilhelmsen Maritime Services 

Wilhelmsen	Insurance	Services	AS

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Serviços	Marítimos	do	Brasil	Ltda

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	d.o.o.

Diana	Wilhelmsen	Management	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	GmbH

Verwaltung	Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	GmbH

BWW	LPG	Limited	

Barklav	(Hong	Kong)	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	(Hong	Kong)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Limited

WSM	Global	Services	Limited	

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	(India)	Private	Limited

BWW	LPG	Sdn	Bhd		(in	liquidation)

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Sdn	Bhd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Services	Sdn	Bhd	(in	liquidation)

Wilhelmsen	Ahrenkiel	Netherland

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	(Norway)	AS

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	(Norway)	AS

OOPS	(Panama)	SA

Wilhelmsen-Smith	Bell	Manning	Inc

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	Sp	z.o.o.

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Korea	Ltd

Barklav	SRL

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	Novorossiysk	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Singapore	Pte	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	Denizcilik	Ve	Ticaret	Anonim	Sirketi

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	(Ukraine)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	(USA)	Inc

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	UK	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Personnel	(Ukraine)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Management	(USA)	Inc

Wilhelmsen Ships Service

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Algeria	SPA	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Argentina	SA	

Hunter	Marine	Holdings	Pty	Ltd

Cargomax	Pty	Ltd

Hunter	Marine	Surveyors	Pty	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Pty	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Products	Pty	Ltd

WLB	Shipping	Pty	Ltd

WWHI	Property	Australia	Pty	Ltd

Almoayed	Wilhelmsen	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	NV	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	do	Brasil	Ltda

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services	Brasil	Ltda

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Inc	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Agencia	Maritima	SA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Chile)	S.A.

Wilhelmsen	Huayang	Ships	Service	(Beijing)	Co	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Huayang	Ships	Service	(Shanghai)	Co	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Co	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Colombia	SAS	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Cote	d'Ivoire	SARL

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Cyprus	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	A/S

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Ecuador	SA	

Barwil	Arabia	Shipping	Agencies	SAE

Barwil	Egytrans	Shipping	Agencies	SAE	

Country

Norway

Brazil

Croatia

Cyprus

Germany

Germany

Hong	Kong

Hong	Kong

Hong	Kong

Hong	Kong

Hong	Kong

India

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Netherland

Norway

Norway

Panama

Philippines

Poland

Republic	of	Korea

Romania

Russia

Singapore

Turkey

Ukraine

United	States

United	Kingdom

Ukraine

United	States

Algeria

Argentina

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Bahrain

Belgium

Brazil

Brazil

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

Chile

China

China

China

Colombia

Cote	d'Ivoire

Cyprus

Denmark

Ecuador	

Egypt

Egypt

Ownership %

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

49.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

25.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.00% *

100.00%

60.00%

60.00%

60.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

40.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

49.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

35.00%

49.00% *

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cont.	Maritime	services
Company name

Wilhelmsen Ships Service

Scan	Arabia	Shipping	Agencies	SAE

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	LLC	(Egypt)

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Oy	Ab

Auxiliaire	Maritime	SAS

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	France	SAS

Wilhelmsen	Marine	Products	France	SAS

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Georgia	Ltd	

Barwil	Agencies	GmbH

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	GmbH

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Gibraltar)	Limited

Wiltrans	(Gilbraltar)	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Hellas	SA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Agency	Hellas	SM	S.A

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Maritime	Services	Private	Limited

Barwil	For	Maritime	Services	Co	Ltd	

Iraqi-Norwegian	Company	For	Marine	Navigation	and	Maritime	Services	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	SpA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Japan)	Pte	Ltd	-	Legal	Branch	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Co	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Ltd

Alghanim	Barwil	Shipping	Co-Kutayba	Yusuf	Ahmed	&	Partners	WLL		

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Lebanon	SAL

Wilhelmsen	Freight	&	Logistics	Sdn	Bhd

Wilhelmsen	IT	Services	Sdn	Bhd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Holdings	Sdn	Bhd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Malaysia	Sdn	Bhd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Trading	Sdn	Bhd

WSS	Global	Business	Services	Sdn	Bhd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Malta	Limited

Unitor	de	Mexico,	SA	de	CV

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Mozambique),	Limitada

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Myanmar)	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	BV

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services	B.V.

Unitor	Ships	Service	NV	Netherland	Anthilles

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services	Limited

Barwil	Agencies	AS

Wilhelmsen	Chemicals	AS	

Wilhelmsen	Global	Business	Services	AS

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	AS

Wilhelmsen	Towell	Co	LLC

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Private)	Limited	

Barwil	Agencies	SA

Intertransport	Air	Logistics	SA

Lowill	SA

Scan	Cargo	Services	SA

Transcanal	Agency	SA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	SA

Wilhelmsen-Smith	Bell	(Subic)	Inc	

Wilhelmsen-Smith	Bell	Shipping	Inc	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Philippines	Inc

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Polska	Sp	z.o.o.

Wilhelmsen	Business	Services	Center	Sp.z.o.o.

Argomar-Navegcao	e	Transportes	SA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Portugal,	S.A

Perez	Torres	Portugal	Lda

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Services	Qatar	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Hyopwoon	Ships	Service	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Services	Co	Ltd

Barwil	Star	Agencies	SRL	

Country

Egypt

Egypt

Finland

France

France

France

Georgia

Germany

Germany

Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Greece

Greece

Hong	Kong

India

Iraq

Iraq

Italy

Japan

Japan

Kenya

Kuwait

Lebanon

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Mozambique

Myanmar

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands	Antilles

New	Zealand

New	Zealand

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Panama

Panama

Panama

Panama

Panama

Philippines

Philippines

Philippines

Poland

Poland

Portugal

Portugal

Portugal

Qatar

Republic	of	Korea

Republic	of	Korea

Romania

Ownership %

49.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.00%

49.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

60.00%

49.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

25.00%

25.00% *

25.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

0.00% *

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Group  —  Corporate structurecont.	Maritime	services
Company name

Wilhelmsen Ships Service

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	OOO

Limited	Liability	Company	"	Wilhelmsen	Marine	Products"

Barwil	Agencies	Ltd	For	Shipping	

Binzagr	Barwil	Maritime	Transport	Co	Ltd	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Senegal	SUARL

Unitor	Cylinder	Pte	Ltd	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Japan)	Pte	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(S)	Pte	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Global	Husbandry	Services	Pte	Ltd

Havtec	Pte	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services	(S)	Pte.	Ltd.

Timm	Slovakia	s.r.o

Barwil	(South	Africa)	Pty	Ltd

Krew-Barwil	(Pty)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Services	(Pty)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Services	South	Africa	(Pty)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Canarias	SA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Spain	SAU

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services	Spain	S.L

Baasher	Barwil	Agencies	Ltd.

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	AB

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Inc

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Services	Ltd	

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	(Thailand)	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Denizcilik	Hizmetleri	Ltd	Sirketi

Wilhelmsen	Lojistick	Hizmetleri	Ltd	Sirketi

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Ukraine	Ltd

Barwil	Dubai	LLC	

Wilhelmsen	Ship	Services	LLC	

Triangle	Shipping	Agencies	LLC

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	AS	(Dubai	Branch)	

Wilhelmsen	Maritime	Services	JAFZA

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	LLC	-	Fujairah

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services	L.L.C

Denholm	Wilhelmsen	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Limited

Wilhelmsen	Ships	Service	Inc

Unitor	Holding	Inc

Wilhelmsen	Port	Services,	Inc

International	Shipping	Co	Ltd

Wilhelmsen	Sunnytrans	Co	Ltd

* Additional profit share agreement

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 104

Country

Russia

Russia

Saudi	Arabia

Saudi	Arabia

Senegal

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Slovakia

South	Africa

South	Africa

South	Africa

South	Africa

Spain

Spain

Spain

Sudan

Sweden

Taiwan

Tanzania

Thailand

Turkey

Turkey

Ukraine

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Arab	Emirates	

United	Kingdom

United	Kingdom

United	States

United	States

United	States

Vietnam

Vietnam

Ownership %

100.00%

100.00%

70.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.00%

100.00%

70.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.00% *

42.50%

49.00% *

100.00%

100.00%

49.00% *

100.00%

40.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00% *

49.00% *

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New	Energy

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Norway

Wilhelmsen	New	Energy	AS

NorSea	Wind	Holding	AS	*

Edda	Wind	ASA	
25.66%

NorSea	Group	AS
75.15%

Topeka	Holding	AS

RaaLabs	AS

Massterly	AS
50%

Dolittle	AS
45.97%

Loke	Marine	Minerals	AS	
18%

Ivaldi	Group	Inc
10% 

New	Energy
Company name

NorSea	Group	Australia	PTY	Ltd

NorSea	Denmark	A/S

NorSea	Denmark	Property	A/S

NorSea	Wind	A/S

NSG	Wind	A/S	

NorSea	Wind	GmbH

Raa	Labs	AS

Dolittle	AS

Massterly	AS	

Loke	Marine	Minerals	AS

NorSea	Property	AS

NorSea	Impact	AS

NorSea	Industrial	Holding	AS

NorSea	Wind	Holding	AS

CCB	Energy	Holding	AS

Vestbase	Eiendom	AS

Averøy	Eiendom	AS

Orvikan	Eiendom	AS

NorSea	Fighter	AS

NorSea	Eiendom	Dusavik	AS

NorSea	Eiendom	Tananger	AS

NorSea	Tananger	107	AS

Tananger	Eiendom	AS

Konciv	AS	(tidl	NSG	Digital	AS)

Topeka	Nattruten	AS

For	group	company	list	sorted	by	business	area	see	below	list.

* NorSea Wind Holding AS is owned 50% by Wilhelmsen Ship Management Holding AS and NorSea Group

Country

Australia

Denmark

Denmark

Denmark

Denmark

Germany

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Ownership %

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00% *

100.00% *

100.00% *

100.00% **

45.97% **

50.00% **

18.00% ***

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00% *

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

49.91%

Group  —  Corporate structurecont.	New	Energy
Company name

Maritime	Waste	Management	AS	

NorSea	Norbase	AS

OS	Expressene	AS

NSG	Maritime	AS

Westport	AS

Elevon	AS

CCB	Holding	AS

Vikan	Næringspark	Invest	AS

Dusavik	Utvikling	AS	

SørSea	AS

Polarlift	AS

Polar	Algae	AS

KS	Coast	Center	Base

Risavika	Eiendom	AS

Eldøyane	Næringspark	AS

LoVe	Miljøbase	AS

Risavika	Havnering	14	AS

Strandparken	Holding	AS

Logiteam	AS

CCB	Subsea	AS

Hammerfest	Næringsinvest	AS

Windworks	Jelsa	AS

Narvikeiendommen	AS

Norsea	123	Ltd.	

NorSea	UK	Ltd

Evelon	AB

NorSea	Wind	Ltd

*   Own 50% by Wilhelmsen Ship Management Holding AS  and 50% by NorSea group 
**   Own by Wilhelmsen New Energy AS 
***  Own 9% by Wilhelmsen New Enery AS and 9% by NorSea group

Wilh.	Wilhelmsen	Holding	ASA	Annual	Report	2021  —  Page 106

Country

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Norway

Scotland

Scotland

Sweden

Ownership %

75.00%

78.95% 

100.00%

78.00%

66.66%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

43.60%

50.00%

50.00%

40.00%

49.75%

42.00%

37.97%

33.33%

100.00%

33.07%

17.00%

17.00%

32.26%

33.33%

49.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

United	Kingdom

100.00% *

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Phone: (+47) 67 58 40 00

Postal address:
PO Box 33, NO-1324
Lysaker, Norway

Visiting address:
Strandveien 20, NO-1366
Lysaker, Norway

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