HAFNIA LIMITED: Launch of Share Buy-Back Program
December 02 2024 - 2:02AM
Business Wire
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by
Hafnia Limited ("Hafnia" or the "Company", OSE ticker code:
"HAFNI", NYSE ticker code: "HAFN") on November 27, 2024 regarding
its financial report for the third quarter 2024 and the Board
resolution to authorize the management to initiate a share buyback
program of up to USD 100 million (the "Authorization"), from
December 2, 2024, to January 27, 2025, subject to market
conditions.
In furtherance of the Authorization, the Company hereby
announces that it has put in place an agreement with Pareto
Securities AS and its subsidiary, Pareto Securities Inc. (together,
"Pareto"), for the repurchase of the Company's shares in open
market transactions on the OSE and the NYSE. Pareto will make its
own trading decisions concerning the timing of the purchases
independently of the Company.
In order to comply with the European Market Abuse Regulation,
the Company provides the following required information: (i) the
Company may repurchase up to 18,000,000 shares for a total amount
of up to USD 100,000,000 during the period from December 2, 2024
until no later than January 27, 2025, and (ii) the purpose of the
repurchase program is to reduce the number of the Company’s
outstanding shares and to provide returns to the Company's
shareholders.
Repurchases through open market transactions on the NYSE will be
made in accordance with U.S. securities laws and regulations,
including compliance with the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18
promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under
the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The actual
timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the repurchase
program will depend on several factors, including the manner,
timing, and volume restrictions specified in Rule 10b-18, price,
general business and market conditions, and alternative investment
opportunities.
The Company cannot predict how many shares will be repurchased,
if any, or the timing of any repurchase or the price that will be
paid for any shares repurchased under the program.
The amount utilized for the buyback program will be deducted
before declaring future dividends. This ensures the combined total
of dividends and share buybacks aligns to the Company's payout
ratio under its dividend policy, reflecting the Company's
dedication to shareholder value while also ensuring strategic
flexibility.
The Company reserves the right to make subsequent changes to the
above terms for the program, including shortening, extending and/or
replacing the program with repurchases through privately negotiated
purchases, block trades, tender offers, accelerated share
repurchase transactions or other derivative transactions, through
the purchase of call options or the sale of put options, or
otherwise, or by any combination of the foregoing.
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements
pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act
and article 5 of the European Market Abuse Regulation.
About Hafnia Limited:
Hafnia is one of the world's leading tanker owners, transporting
oil, oil products and chemicals for major national and
international oil companies, chemical companies, as well as trading
and utility companies.
As owners and operators of around 200 vessels, we offer a fully
integrated shipping platform, including technical management,
commercial and chartering services, pool management, and a
large-scale bunker procurement desk. Hafnia has offices in
Singapore, Copenhagen, Houston, and Dubai and currently employs
over 4000 employees onshore and at sea.
Hafnia is part of the BW Group, an international shipping group
involved in oil and gas transportation, floating gas
infrastructure, environmental technologies, and deep-water
production for over 80 years.
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For further information: Mikael Skov CEO Hafnia Limited +65 8533
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