Hamilton, Bermuda. December 6, 2024.
Avance Gas Holding Ltd. («Avance Gas» or «Company») (OSE: AGAS) refers to the announcement on August 15, 2024, regarding the sale of its VLGC fleet to BW LPG Ltd ("BW LPG" or "Buyer") for $1,050 million.
Today Avance Gas announces the sixth VLGC delivery, the 2023-built dual-fuel vessel Avance Rigel. In connection with the delivery, 2.141 million shares in BW LPG were issued by the Buyer to Avance Gas. The ship mortgage has been repaid and Avance Gas expects to receive net cash proceeds of $30 million. Following the delivery, Avance Gas owns 9.641 million shares in BW LPG corresponding to a 6.44% ownership share. These consideration shares have a lock-up period of 40 days from the issuance date as previously announced.
The six remaining vessels are scheduled for delivery to BW LPG later in December 2024. Avance Gas will issue regular press releases in connection with the remaining deliveries.
For further queries, please contact:
Media contact: Øystein Kalleklev, CEO Tel: +47 23 11 40 00
Investor and Analyst contact: Randi Navdal Bekkelund, CFO Tel: +47 23 11 40 00
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
