Navigator Gas Secures $205.8M Financing for Two New Vessels, Adopts JOLCO Structure
Summary
Navigator Holdings Ltd. has secured $205.8 million in financing for two newbuild gas carriers, which are expected for delivery in 2027. This significant funding, representing approximately 15% of the company's market cap, ensures the expansion of its fleet. The deal introduces a new Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) sale-leaseback structure, diversifying Navigator's funding strategy with competitive terms. This financing completes funding for four of the company's six newbuild vessels on order.
At the time of this announcement, NVGS was trading at $21.98 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.4B. The 52-week trading range was $13.90 to $24.36. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: GlobeNewswire.