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TORM plc operates a global product tanker fleet that transports refined oil products, including gasoline, jet fuel, naphtha and diesel. Company news commonly covers fleet and shipping-market disclosures alongside governance actions for an issuer whose A-shares trade on Nasdaq Copenhagen and Nasdaq New York.
Recurring updates include annual general meeting notices and voting results, dividend and capital-return policy references, share-capital increases tied to Restricted Share Units, long-term incentive program grants, director and executive securities transactions, and major-shareholder announcements under Danish capital-market rules.
TORM plc has received notification of a significant change in major holdings, with Oaktree Capital Group Holdings GP, LLC and its associated entity, OCM Njord Holdings S.à.r.l., increasing their voting rights to 70.32%. This change was acknowledged on September 11, 2020, after the threshold was crossed on September 9, 2020. The total number of voting rights now stands at 52,567,981, compared to the previous holding of 69.16%. The acquisition highlights the influence Oaktree Capital now has over TORM's decision-making processes.
TORM plc announced a significant transaction involving its securities, as notified to the FCA. DW Partners, LP reported a change in holdings, crossing a threshold with a resulting ownership of 2.85% in voting rights attached to shares as of August 26, 2020. This new position reflects a decrease from the previous 3.92%. The total number of voting rights in circulation is 74,760,653, with the notification completed on August 27, 2020.
TORM reported a robust financial performance for the first six months of 2020, achieving a profit before tax of USD 128m and USD 63m in dividends for shareholders. The second quarter saw TCE rates increase to USD 25,274/day, yielding an EBITDA of USD 119m. Vessel sales contributed to this success, with seven older vessels sold for USD 66m. Positive cash flow from operations reached USD 163.1m. TORM's liquidity as of June 30 was USD 302.3m, positioning the company favorably amidst market uncertainties.