Exmar SWOT and PESTLE Analysis

Strength

1. Diverse fleet of vessels, including LNG carriers, LPG carriers, and offshore units: Exmar has a diverse fleet of vessels that allows the company to provide a wide range of services to the oil and gas industry. These include LNG carriers, LPG carriers, Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs), Offshore Infrastructure and FLNG vessels. LNG carriers are specifically designed to transport liquefied natural gas; LPG vessels are designed to transport LPG, which includes propane and butane, to various destinations around the world; FSRUs are floating facilities that serve as storage and regasification units for LNG; offshore infrastructure include floating production units and storage facilities, which enable the extraction, processing, and storage of oil and gas resources in offshore locations; and FLNG vessels which are a more cost-effective way to produce and transport LNG, and they are well-suited for remote locations.

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Weakness

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Opportunity

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Threat

1. Influenced by geopolitical factors such as economic sanctions, political instability, war, terrorism, and climate change, which can disrupt trade, shipping, and Exmar's operations: Changes in economic, legal, and political conditions in countries, including political, civil, and military conflicts, can lead to adverse effects. These changes occasionally manifest as attacks on vessels, disruptions in waterways, piracy, terrorism, and other related activities. Modifications in economic, legal, or political conditions have the potential to impact the trading dynamics of LPG and LNG, thereby affecting Exmar's fleet, infrastructure assets, financial performance, and financing capabilities. Instability may lead to a decrease in the demand for Exmar's services and expose the company to higher costs in order to comply with new laws and regulations. Additionally, such changes could influence insurance expenses and policies. Exmar consistently evaluates and monitors the geopolitical environment to proactively anticipate, minimize, or avoid potential impacts.

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Political

1. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine significantly impacted the shipping markets: The Russia-Ukraine war has had a significant impact on Exmar, as the company is a major player in the LNG shipping industry. The war created havoc in the European energy market and a need to replace Russian natural gas with LNG from other locations. This event created high volatility in energy and gas markets. The Russia-Ukraine conflict had minimal impact on global LPG supplies, but it had a significant effect on ammonia trading. Approximately 3 million MT out of the annual 18 million MT of seaborne ammonia production, which originates from Russia and loads in the Black Sea or Baltic, was disrupted. While Baltic volumes remained accessible, the major supplies in the Black Sea were affected. Due to European support for Ukraine, many European charterers chose to no longer transport Russian ammonia (or LPG). This disruption consequently affected the supply-demand dynamics and led to an inevitable increase in ammonia ton-mile. To compensate for the disrupted Black and Baltic Sea liftings, alternative sources such as the US, Middle East, and other regions were utilized, resulting in longer transport times, higher rates, and an increased demand for tonnage.

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Economic

1. Subject to interest rate and currency fluctuations: A considerable portion of Exmar's financing arrangements carries a variable interest rate. While the majority of their business activities are conducted in USD, certain operating expenses are denominated in different currencies, primarily EUR. An uptick in interest rates on the global financial markets could have adverse effects on the company's financial results, cash flows, and potentially impact the fair value of financial instruments used to hedge against interest rate risks. A depreciation of the USD compared to the EUR would also have an unfavorable influence on their financial performance, potentially necessitating additional cash guarantees. Exmar actively manages both their interest rate and foreign currency exposures, employing various instruments, such as IRS contracts, to mitigate a suitable portion of these risks. Any fluctuations in the fair value of these hedging instruments are treated as unrealized, non-cash items.

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Social

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Technological

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Legal

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Environmental

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