With the sale of its VLGC fleet, Avance Gas will
become the second-largest shareholder in BW LPG, holding approximately 12.77%
of the company. The ships are set to be delivered throughout the fourth quarter
of 2024, but the transaction is contingent on obtaining consent from the
charterers of three time charter parties and the lessors of the two
sale-leaseback facilities for the Avance Polaris and Avance Capella. The fleet
is currently a bit on the smaller side, we believe it's in our shareholders'
best interest to capitalize on the high second-hand prices and sell the VLGC
fleet to BW LPG. The acquisitions boost its owned and operated VLGC fleet from
41 to 53 vessels, and the timing comes as it sees abating newbuild deliveries
and growth in LPG export volumes. The 12 VLGCs will be delivered over
the last three months of 2024. However, this is dependent on getting the green
light from the charterers of three time charter agreements and the lessors of
the two sale-leaseback vessels, Avance Polaris and Avance Capella.

