Scorpio Tankers to Sell Four LR2s for $285.8M, Repay $367.8M Debt, and Order New MR Tankers
Summary
Scorpio Tankers announced agreements to sell four LR2 product tankers for $285.8 million and intends to repay $367.8 million in secured debt due 2028, eliminating those facilities. This significant debt reduction follows recent convertible note offerings and prior vessel sales, substantially strengthening the company's balance sheet and reducing interest expenses. Additionally, the company signed a letter of intent to acquire two newbuilding MR product tankers for $92.5 million, signaling continued fleet modernization. These transactions reflect a strategic focus on financial health and future fleet efficiency. The vessel sales and debt prepayments are expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026.
At the time of this announcement, STNG was trading at $82.76 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.2B. The 52-week trading range was $37.96 to $87.39. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10. Source: GlobeNewswire.