Golar sale of approximately $100 million of shares in CoolCo
Golar LNG Limited has sold about 8 million shares in Cool Company Ltd, generating net proceeds of approximately $100 million. Post-sale, Golar retains roughly 4.5 million shares, equating to 8.3% ownership in CoolCo. CEO Karl Fredrik Staubo stated that the sale supports Golar's progress in FLNG growth opportunities. The funds are expected to be deployed for further development, while CoolCo continues to pursue industry consolidation and dividends for its shareholders.
- Generated approximately $100 million in net proceeds from the sale of 8 million shares in CoolCo.
- Retains an 8.3% ownership stake in CoolCo with about 4.5 million shares.
- Sale proceeds are intended for investment in FLNG growth opportunities.
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Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) announces today that it has sold around 8 million shares in Cool Company Ltd. (“CoolCo”) raising net proceeds of approximately
Commenting on the sale, Golar CEO Karl Fredrik Staubo said “The sale of CoolCo shares is driven by progress on FLNG growth opportunities, where we expect to deploy the sale proceeds. We are delighted to see CoolCo realizing the potential of the carrier business and delivering on its commitment to industry consolidation and dividend distributions to shareholders”.
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Hamilton, Bermuda
November 3, 2022
Enquiries:
Golar Management Limited: + 44 207 063 7900
Karl Fredrik Staubo - CEO
Eduardo Maranhão - CFO
Stuart Buchanan - Head of Investor Relations
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