Dorian LPG Ltd. Announces Completion of Two Japanese Financing Transactions

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Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) announced the completion of two Japanese financing transactions totaling approximately $136.4 million on March 29 and 31, 2022. The first transaction involved the sale and bareboat charter of the VLGC Chaparral for $64.9 million, with $24.0 million allocated to prepay existing debt. The second transaction concerned the VLGC Caravelle, resulting in cash proceeds of $50.0 million and a similar debt repayment structure. Both arrangements support general corporate purposes and have multi-year terms with purchase options.

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• Completion of two financing transactions totaling approximately $136.4 million.
• Strengthening of financial position through debt prepayments.
• Long-term financing structures with favorable terms.

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STAMFORD, Conn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 it completed two Japanese financing transactions on March 29 and 31, 2022.

On March 29, 2022, Dorian LPG completed a $64.9 million sale and bareboat charter arrangement for its 2015-built VLGC Chaparral, of which $24.0 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. This Japanese financing arrangement has a seven (7) year term plus three (3) option years with no purchase obligation, purchase options beginning on March 29, 2027, and principal and interest totaling $476,500 per month in a mortgage-style debt amortization profile.

On March 31, 2022, Dorian LPG completed a $71.5 million sale and bareboat charter arrangement for its 2016-built VLGC Caravelle resulting in cash proceeds of $50.0 million, of which $24.8 million was used to prepay a portion of the 2015 AR Facility, and the balance of which will be used for general corporate purposes. The financing has a ten (10) year term with purchase options beginning on March 31, 2025, and an average monthly principal and interest payment over the life of the financing of roughly $414,200.  

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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 31, 2022?

Dorian LPG announced two financing transactions totaling $136.4 million, including a $64.9 million deal for the VLGC Chaparral and a $71.5 million deal for the VLGC Caravelle.

How will the funds from Dorian LPG's financing be used?

The funds will be used for general corporate purposes and to prepay portions of existing debt.

What are the terms of the financing transactions for Dorian LPG's VLGCs?

The financing includes a seven-year term for the Chaparral and a ten-year term for the Caravelle, both with purchase options.

What is the impact of Dorian LPG's financing transactions on shareholders?

The financing transactions may strengthen Dorian LPG's financial position, positively impacting shareholders.