BWLP

Shares of shipping companies have surged to their highest levels in a decade or more, as a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz squeezes the global supply of vessels. The rally is being driven by disruption, as freight rates and stock prices soar.

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BW LPG Limited (“BW LPG” or the “Company”, OSE: BWLPG, NYSE: BWLP), the world's leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, has today successfully placed an offering (the “Offering”) of USD 300 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031 (the “Bonds”) convertible into new shares (the “Shares”) of the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds to partly finance the newbuild program with Hyundai Heavy Industries for eight Panamax VLGCs, and for general.

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BW LPG Limited (“BW LPG” or the “Company”, OSE: BWLPG, NYSE: BWLP) announces today the launch of an offering (the “Offering”) of senior unsecured bonds due 2031 (the "Bonds") convertible into new shares (the “Shares”) of the Company in an aggregate principal amount of approximately USD 300 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds to partly finance the newbuild program with Hyundai Heavy Industries for eight Panamax VLGCs, and for general corporate purpose.

BW LPG Limited (BWLP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

BW LPG NYSE: BWLP reported second-quarter profit attributable to equity holders of $120 million, or $0.79 per share, as elevated VLGC freight markets supported its shipping operations amid disruptions to LPG trade flows. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.95 per share, representing 100% of shipping net profit after tax and above the minimum 75% payout outlined in its dividend policy.

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BW LPG Limited (NYSE: BWLP) (OSE: BWLPG.OL): Highlights Q2 2026 Financial performance Q2 2026 profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was US$120 million, representing an earnings per share of US$0.79, contributed by a strong shipping performance. Commercial performance Q2 2026 TCE income – Shipping concluded at US$74,000 per available day and US$71,600 per calendar day, after IFRS 15 and FFA negative adjustments of US$16.4 million and US$12.0 million res.

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BW LPG benefits from elevated VLGC rates driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure, supporting strong earnings and high dividends. BWLP's aggressive newbuild program—8 VLGCs for $940 million—raises leverage and heightens risk amid a record-high 2027 orderbook. I estimate NAV at $22/share pre-Q2, with potential for $25/share if disruptions persist and dividend yields remain robust.

BW LPG Limited is upgraded to Strong Buy after a 53% total return in 3 months, driven by surging spot rates and robust earnings. BWLP's $1 billion order for 8 new VLGCs modernizes the fleet, capitalizes on record spot rates, and strengthens market leadership. Product Services delivered $127M gross profit, with $136.8M MtM gains expected to convert to cash, supporting both dividends and vessel investments.

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