Market Uncertainty Hits Clarksons’ Profit in International Shipping News 10/03/2026 Clarkson PLC yesterday announced preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025. Summary Underlying profit before taxation* of £90.6m (2024: £115.3m) Underlying basic earnings per share* was 225.8p (2024: 286.9p) Full year dividend of 112p, an increase of 3% on 2024, giving rise to a 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth Forward order book as at 31 December 2025, for invoicing in 2026 was US$244m (31 December 2024: US$231m) Strong balance sheet with free cash resources* of £232.0m (2024: £216.3m) Positive momentum built at the end of 2025 has continued into 2026, with new spot business negotiated being higher than the same period last year Andi Case, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “2025 was a year that tested the resilience and adaptability of the global shipping industry, and I am immensely proud of, and grateful to, my colleagues across the world for their unwavering commitment and exceptional contribution. Our people, culture and relentless focus on client service remain our greatest strengths. “Whilst it is still early In 2026, we have started with strong momentum, supported by positive market sentiment and trading, and our diversified strategy, healthy forward order book and commitment to innovation, position us well for the year ahead, recognising that ongoing geo-political uncertainty continues to drive complexity in our markets. “We remain committed to long-term investment in our strategy, high-calibre talent, cutting-edge technology and advanced market intelligence, ensuring we remain well placed to support clients and provide them with leading solutions across increasingly complex shipping markets.” Alternative performance measures (‘APMs’) Clarksons uses APMs as key financial indicators to assess the underlying performance of the Group. Management considers the APMs used by the Group to better reflect business performance and provide useful information. Our APMs include underlying profit before taxation and underlying earnings per share. An explanation and reconciliation of the term ‘underlying’ and related calculations are included within the ‘Other information’ section at the end of this announcement. All APMs used within this announcement are denoted by an asterisk (*). About Clarkson PLC Clarkson PLC is the world’s leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade. Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors. Clarksons continues to drive innovation across its business, developing digital solutions which underpin the Group’s unrivalled expertise and knowledge with leading technology. The Group employs over 2,250 people in over 60 different offices across its four divisions. The Company has delivered 23 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash-generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on opportunities in its markets. Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index. For more information, visit www.clarksons.com Chair’s review As I reflect