Navigator Holdings Ltd. Announces Share Repurchase Plan

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Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) has authorized a new share repurchase plan, allowing up to $50 million in common stock buybacks. The company may engage in open market and privately negotiated transactions. Timing and volume of repurchases will depend on market conditions and management's discretion. Navigator operates the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and is involved in a joint venture to acquire ethylene vessels. The move aims to enhance shareholder value amidst ongoing business developments.

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• Share repurchase plan of up to $50 million to enhance shareholder value.
• Strategic acquisition of ethylene vessels through a joint venture.

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LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (“Navigator” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorised a new share repurchase plan of up to $50.0 million of Navigator’s common stock (the “Plan”).

Pursuant to the Plan, Navigator may repurchase up to an aggregate of $50.0 million of the Company’s common stock via open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or any other method permitted under U.S. securities laws and the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The timing of any purchases and the number of shares to be purchased under the Plan will be determined by Navigator’s management and will depend on market conditions, legal requirements, stock price and alternative uses of capital, as well as other factors. The Plan does not oblige Navigator to repurchase any of its shares and it may be suspended, discontinued or modified by the Company at any time, for any reason.

About Us
Navigator Holdings Ltd. is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) and ammonia and owns a 50% share, through a joint venture, in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morgan’s Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Navigator’s fleet consists of 53 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 21 of which are ethylene and ethane capable. On September 30, 2022, Navigator announced a new joint venture with Greater Bay Gas Co. Ltd. (“Greater Bay”), owned 60% by Navigator and 40% by Greater Bay, with the intention to acquire five ethylene vessels over the next fifteen months. The Company plays a vital role in the liquefied gas supply chain for energy companies, industrial consumers and commodity traders, with its sophisticated vessels providing an efficient and reliable ‘floating pipeline’ between the parties, connecting the world today, creating a sustainable tomorrow.

Navigator’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS”.

Navigator Gas
Attention:	Investor Relations investorrelations@navigatorgas.com and randy.giveans@navigatorgas.com
Address:	1201 Fannin St. Suite 262, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. 77002
Tel:	+1 713 373 6197 and +44 (0)20 7340 4850

Investor Relations / Media Advisors
Nicolas Bornozis / Paul Lampoutis
Capital Link - New York
Tel: +1-212-661-7566
Email: navigatorgas@capitallink.com

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking” statements (as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission) concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions related thereto and concerning the Plan and the joint venture with Greater Bay. In addition, we and our representatives may from time to time make other oral or written statements that are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “propose,” “potential,” “continue,” “scheduled,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those set forth in the periodic reports Navigator files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of these factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in our views or expectations, or otherwise. We make no prediction or statement about the performance of our common stock.

FAQ

What is the new share repurchase plan announced by NVGS on October 18, 2022?

Navigator Holdings Ltd. announced a share repurchase plan allowing the company to buy back up to $50 million of its common stock.

How will the share repurchase plan impact NVGS's stock price?

The share repurchase plan is designed to improve shareholder value, which may positively influence NVGS's stock price.

What factors will influence the timing of stock repurchases by NVGS?

The timing of repurchases will depend on market conditions, legal requirements, and management's discretion.

What is the purpose of Navigator's share repurchase plan?

The purpose is to enhance shareholder value amidst ongoing business developments.