Flex LNG - Finalize $175 million lease financing for Flex Courageous

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Flex LNG has successfully completed a $175 million JOLCO lease financing for its vessel Flex Courageous, generating $42 million in net proceeds and extending debt maturity to 2035. The refinancing, which reduces debt cost by approximately 1.5% annually, is part of the company's Balance Sheet Optimization Program 3.0. This marks the first of three planned vessel refinancings, with Flex Resolute and Flex Constellation scheduled for the second half of 2025. The combined refinancing efforts are expected to generate $120 million in net proceeds. Flex LNG reported a strong cash position of $410 million at the end of Q1-2025, and the company's fleet consists of thirteen LNG carriers equipped with modern two-stroke propulsion technology.

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• Generated $42 million in net proceeds from the Flex Courageous refinancing
• Debt maturity extended to 2035, providing long-term financial stability
• Cost of debt reduced by approximately 1.5% per year
• Strong liquidity position with $410 million cash balance at Q1-2025
• Secured up to 37 years of combined contract backlog across three vessels
• Expected additional $120 million in net proceeds from upcoming refinancings

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex LNG Ltd. ("Flex LNG" or the "Company") (NYSE: FLNG) (OSE: FLNG) is pleased to announce the signing and successful completion of the $175 million JOLCO lease financing for the vessel Flex Courageous. The refinancing generated net proceeds of approximately $42 million, extends debt maturity to 2035 and will significantly reduce the cost of debt by ~1.5% p.a.

The refinancing of Flex Courageous follows the announcement of up to 10 years of additional backlog for the vessel. This JOLCO lease marks the first of three planned vessel refinancings under the Balance Sheet Optimization Program 3.0, introduced in the Q1-2025 presentation after securing up to 37 years of combined contract backlog across the three vessels.

The Company remains on track to complete the refinancing of Flex Resolute and Flex Constellation in the second half of 2025. The combined refinancing efforts are expected to release $120 million in net proceeds, while also extending debt maturities and reducing the overall cost of debt.

At the end of Q1-2025, Flex LNG held a cash balance of $410 million. The proceeds from this transaction further support the Company's strong liquidity position, financial flexibility at highly attractive terms and supported by the substantial charter backlog.

Knut Traaholt, CFO of Flex LNG Management AS, commented:

"We are pleased to have completed our first refinancing of 2025 at very attractive terms. We sincerely appreciate the continued trust and support from our banking partners and lease providers. With this transaction completed, we now turn our attention to the planned refinancings of Flex Resolute and Flex Constellation, continuing our efforts to further strengthen Flex LNG's financial platform."

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Knut Traaholt, Chief Financial Officer of Flex LNG Management AS
Telephone: +47 23 11 40 00
Email: ir@flexlng.com 

About FLEX LNG

Flex LNG is a shipping company focused on the growing market for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Our fleet consists of thirteen LNG carriers on the water and all of our vessels are state-of-the-art ships with the latest generation two-stroke propulsion (MEGI and X-DF). These modern ships offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency and thus also carbon footprint compared to the older steam and four-stroke propelled ships. Flex LNG is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as well as Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FLNG. For more information, go to: www.flexlng.com 

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SOURCE Flex LNG

FAQ

What is the value of FLNG's new lease financing for Flex Courageous?

Flex LNG secured a $175 million JOLCO lease financing for the Flex Courageous vessel

How much net proceeds did FLNG generate from the Flex Courageous refinancing?

The refinancing generated approximately $42 million in net proceeds

What is the debt maturity extension for FLNG's Flex Courageous refinancing?

The refinancing extends the debt maturity to 2035

How many vessels does Flex LNG plan to refinance in 2025?

Flex LNG plans to refinance three vessels: Flex Courageous (completed), Flex Resolute, and Flex Constellation

What was Flex LNG's cash balance at the end of Q1 2025?

Flex LNG held a cash balance of $410 million at the end of Q1-2025

How much will the cost of debt be reduced through the Flex Courageous refinancing?

The refinancing will reduce the cost of debt by approximately 1.5% per year