Dorian LPG Ltd. Announces Completion of Japanese Financing Transactions for 2 2015-built VLGCs and Sale of its 2008-built VLGC Captain Nicholas ML

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Dorian LPG Ltd. announced the completion of two Japanese financing transactions on March 18, 2022, involving its 2015-built VLGCs, Cratis and Copernicus, totaling $100 million. Proceeds included $50.6 million for debt repayment and the remainder for corporate purposes. Additionally, the company sold its 2008-built VLGC, Captain Nicholas ML, for $48.1 million. Each financing has a nine-year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.1% and amortizes $340,000 monthly.

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• Completed financing transactions totaling $100 million.
• Sale of VLGC Captain Nicholas ML for $48.1 million.
• Strengthened financial position through debt repayment of $50.6 million.

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STAMFORD, Conn., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the "Company" or "Dorian LPG"), a leading owner and operator of modern and ECO very large gas carriers ("VLGCs"), today announced that on March 18, 2022, it completed two $70 million sale and bareboat charter arrangements with the same counterparty for its 2015-built VLGCs Cratis and Copernicus. The Japanese financing transactions resulted in cash proceeds totaling $100 million, of which $50.6 million was used to prepay a portion of the 2015 AR Facility (as defined in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-Q), and the balance of which will be used for general corporate purposes.  Each Japanese financing has a nine (9) year term with purchase options beginning on March 18, 2025, amortizes principal of $340,000 per month, and carries a fixed interest rate of 4.1%.   

Further to the Company's classification of the Captain Nicholas ML, a 2008-built, debt-free VLGC, as a vessel held-for-sale at December 31, 2021, the sale of the vessel has been completed, resulting in cash proceeds of $48.1 million.

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About Dorian LPG Ltd.

Dorian LPG is a liquefied petroleum gas shipping company and a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs.  Dorian LPG's fleet currently consists of 22 modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece.

Visit our website at www.dorianlpg.com

For further information:

Dorian LPG Ltd.
Ted Young
Chief Financial Officer
(203) 674-9900
IR@dorianlpg.com
Source: Dorian LPG Ltd.

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FAQ

What financing transactions did Dorian LPG announce on March 18, 2022?

Dorian LPG announced two Japanese financing transactions totaling $100 million for its VLGCs, Cratis and Copernicus.

What was the purpose of the $100 million proceeds from the financing?

The proceeds were used for $50.6 million in debt repayment and the remainder for general corporate purposes.

How much did Dorian LPG receive from the sale of the <i>Captain Nicholas ML</i>?

Dorian LPG received $48.1 million from the sale of the Captain Nicholas ML.

What are the terms of the new financing Dorian LPG secured?

The financing has a nine-year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.1% and amortizes $340,000 per month.