Exceeded TCE Income Guidance
Reported a TCE income of $39,800 per available day and $38,800 per calendar day, above the guidance of $36,000 per day.
Strong Shareholder Returns
Declared dividends of $0.28 per share, equivalent to 75% of shipping NPAT and an annualized dividend yield of 10%.
Successful Financing Activities
Concluded a Japanese JOLCO lease for one vessel and are finalizing refinancing of a $380 million bank loan with strong interest from banks.
Improved Share Price
Reactivate the share buyback program after the share price drop due to the U.S.-China tariff war. The share price improved significantly.
Robust LPG Market Fundamentals
High U.S. LPG production with unabated export levels and expansion plans from U.S. terminal operators indicating future growth.
Strategic Focus on Core Activities
Decision to discontinue LPG import terminal in Mumbai to focus on key value drivers: shipping and trading.
Strong Q1 Realized Gains
BW Product Services recorded a realized profit of $33 million in Q1.
Positive Financial Metrics
Net profit after tax of $67 million, net leverage ratio of 31%, and shareholders' equity of $1.9 billion.