LONDON, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces that today, it has successfully placed USD 100 million of new senior unsecured bonds in the Nordic bond market. The new bonds are due to mature in October 2029 and will pay a fixed coupon of 7.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears.
In connection with the issue, Navigator has today notified Nordic Trustee AS of its exercise of the call option to redeem the remaining portion of the Company’s existing USD 100 million senior unsecured bonds, maturing in September 2025, with ISIN NO0010891955 (the “Existing Bonds”). The Existing Bonds will be redeemed at a price equal to 101.60% of par value (plus accrued and unpaid interest), with a redemption date of 1 November 2024. Net proceeds from the bond issue will otherwise be used for general corporate purposes.
Arctic Securities and DNB Markets acted as Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, and Clarksons Securities and Fearnley Securities acted as Joint Bookrunners in the bond issue.
About Navigator Gas
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) and ammonia and owns a 50% share, through a joint venture, in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morgan’s Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Navigator Gas’ fleet consists of 56 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 25 of which are ethylene and ethane capable. The Company plays a vital role in the liquefied gas supply chain for energy companies, industrial consumers and commodity traders, with its sophisticated vessels providing an efficient and reliable ‘floating pipeline’ between the parties, connecting the world today, creating a sustainable tomorrow.
Navigator Gas’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS”.
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Forward looking statements
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Category: Financial
