TORM plc Announces Pricing of USD 200m Senior Unsecured Bond
TORM plc has today successfully priced USD 200m of senior unsecured bonds due 25 January 2029 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will carry a fixed coupon of 8.25%, payable semi-annually. With reference to company announcement no. 22 from 09 November 2023 regarding acquisition of the eight LR2 product tanker vessels (the “Acquisition”), the net proceeds from the bond issue will be used to part finance five of the eight vessels, including full repayment of a bridge facility potentially partly drawn in connection with the Acquisition, and for general corporate purposes. An application will be made for the Bonds to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
The transaction attracted strong global investor interest and was significantly oversubscribed.
Danske Bank, DNB Markets, Nordea and SEB acted as joint bookrunners for the bond issue.
Contact
Kim Balle, CFO
tel.: +45 3917 9200, e-mail: mail@torm.com
Andreas Abildgaard-Hein, Vice President
tel.: +45 3917 9339, e-mail: ir@torm.com
Joakim Nørholm Vasehus, Head of Communications
tel.: +45 3917 9260, e-mail: communications@torm.com
About TORM
TORM is one of the world’s leading carriers of refined oil products. TORM operates a fleet of approximately 90 product tanker vessels with a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and customer service. TORM was founded in 1889 and conducts business worldwide. TORM’s shares are listed on Nasdaq in Copenhagen and on Nasdaq in New York (ticker: TRMD A and TRMD, ISIN: GB00BZ3CNK81). For further information, please visit www.torm.com.
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