BW LPG Limited - Share Buyback Program Completed
BW LPG has successfully completed its share buyback program that ran from April 8-17, 2025. The company acquired 316,437 ordinary shares at an average price of USD 8.63 per share, totaling USD 2,732,109 in consideration. These purchased shares are now held as Treasury shares.
Following this program, BW LPG now holds 7,939,347 ordinary shares, representing 4.98% of total issued shares. The company operates as the world's leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, managing a fleet of over 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) with a total carrying capacity exceeding 4 million CBM.
BW LPG ha completato con successo il programma di riacquisto di azioni che si è svolto dall'8 al 17 aprile 2025. La società ha acquisito 316.437 azioni ordinarie a un prezzo medio di 8,63 USD per azione, per un totale di 2.732.109 USD. Le azioni acquistate sono ora detenute come azioni proprie.
Al termine di questo programma, BW LPG detiene ora 7.939.347 azioni ordinarie, pari al 4,98% del totale delle azioni emesse. L'azienda è il principale proprietario e operatore mondiale di navi per GPL, gestendo una flotta di oltre 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) con una capacità complessiva superiore a 4 milioni di CBM.
BW LPG ha completado con éxito su programa de recompra de acciones que se llevó a cabo del 8 al 17 de abril de 2025. La compañía adquirió 316.437 acciones ordinarias a un precio promedio de 8,63 USD por acción, por un total de 2.732.109 USD. Las acciones compradas ahora se mantienen como acciones en tesorería.
Tras este programa, BW LPG posee ahora 7.939.347 acciones ordinarias, que representan el 4,98% del total de acciones emitidas. La empresa es el principal propietario y operador mundial de buques de GLP, gestionando una flota de más de 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) con una capacidad total que supera los 4 millones de CBM.
BW LPG는 2025년 4월 8일부터 17일까지 진행된 자사주 매입 프로그램을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 회사는 주당 평균 8.63 미국 달러에 316,437 보통주를 매입했으며, 총 매입 금액은 2,732,109 미국 달러입니다. 매입한 주식은 현재 자사주로 보유 중입니다.
이 프로그램 이후, BW LPG는 현재 총 발행 주식의 4.98%에 해당하는 7,939,347 보통주를 보유하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 전 세계에서 가장 큰 LPG 선박 소유자이자 운영자로, 4백만 CBM이 넘는 총 적재 용량을 가진 50척 이상의 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC)를 관리하고 있습니다.
BW LPG a mené à bien son programme de rachat d’actions qui s’est déroulé du 8 au 17 avril 2025. La société a acquis 316 437 actions ordinaires au prix moyen de 8,63 USD par action, pour un montant total de 2 732 109 USD. Ces actions achetées sont désormais détenues en tant qu’actions propres.
À l’issue de ce programme, BW LPG détient désormais 7 939 347 actions ordinaires, représentant 4,98 % du total des actions émises. L’entreprise est le premier propriétaire et exploitant mondial de navires GPL, gérant une flotte de plus de 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) avec une capacité totale de plus de 4 millions de CBM.
BW LPG hat sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm, das vom 8. bis 17. April 2025 lief, erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Das Unternehmen erwarb 316.437 Stammaktien zu einem durchschnittlichen Preis von 8,63 USD pro Aktie, was insgesamt 2.732.109 USD entspricht. Diese gekauften Aktien werden nun als eigene Aktien gehalten.
Nach diesem Programm hält BW LPG nun 7.939.347 Stammaktien, was 4,98% des gesamten ausgegebenen Aktienkapitals entspricht. Das Unternehmen ist weltweit führender Eigentümer und Betreiber von LPG-Schiffen und verwaltet eine Flotte von über 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) mit einer Gesamtkapazität von über 4 Millionen CBM.
- Completed share buyback program strengthens shareholder value
- Strong market position as world's leading LPG vessel operator
- Substantial fleet of over 50 VLGCs with 4+ million CBM capacity
- Treasury shares approaching 5% threshold of total issued shares
Insights
BW LPG completed a $2.73M share buyback (0.19% of market cap), acquiring shares below current market price while approaching 5% treasury holdings.
BW LPG has completed its announced share buyback program, acquiring 316,437 ordinary shares at an average price of
This buyback represents a relatively modest
Following this transaction, BW LPG now holds 7,939,347 of its ordinary shares as Treasury shares, representing
For context, BW LPG operates as the world's leading owner of LPG vessels with more than 50 Very Large Gas Carriers and over 4 million CBM carrying capacity. The company maintains an integrated presence across the LPG value chain including vessels, trading operations, and terminal infrastructure.
While share buybacks generally reduce outstanding share count and can be viewed as a capital return mechanism, this particular program's modest size limits its material impact on key financial metrics like EPS or the company's overall capital structure. The transaction represents a standard corporate finance tool rather than a transformative event for the company's financial position.
BW LPG holds 7,939,347 of its ordinary shares, representing
About BW LPG
BW LPG is the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, owning and operating a fleet of more than 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) with a total carrying capacity of over 4 million CBM. With five decades of operating experience in LPG shipping, an in-house LPG trading division and a growing presence in LPG terminal infrastructure and distribution, BW LPG offers an integrated, flexible, and reliable service to customers along the LPG value chain. Delivering energy for a better world - more information about BW LPG can be found at https://www.bwlpg.com.
BW LPG is associated with BW Group, a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deepwater oil & gas production, and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955 by Sir YK Pao, BW controls a fleet of over 450 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities, with its 200 LNG and LPG ships constituting the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries, and water treatment.
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Chief Executive Officer
Samantha Xu
Chief Financial Officer
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