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BW LPG raises $300M via 2031 convertible bonds

Net proceeds are set to partly fund Hyundai’s eight Panamax VLGC newbuilds, with bond settlement expected around Sept. 9, 2026.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BW LPG Ltd (BWLP) reports that it has successfully placed an offering of USD 300 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031, convertible into new shares of the company. Settlement of the bonds is expected on or around September 9, 2026. The company intends to use the net proceeds to partly finance its newbuild program with Hyundai Heavy Industries for eight Panamax VLGCs and for general corporate purposes.

BW LPG describes itself as the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, with a fleet of about 50 VLGCs and LGCs, including 20 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology. The company states that this announcement constitutes inside information under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is disclosed pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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Filing Explained

Potential dilution cannot be quantified because conversion terms are absent, while settlement is expected around September 9, 2026.

The announced placement is still awaiting settlement around September 9, 2026, and the filing states that the bonds and related shares are not registered under U.S. securities laws and may be offered or sold in the United States only in an exempt transaction.

If conversion occurs, issuing new shares would increase the share count and reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership, but the filing gives no conversion price, conversion ratio, or number of shares that could be issued.

Convertible bond offering size USD 300 million Senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031 placed by BW LPG
Bond maturity year 2031 Maturity of the senior unsecured convertible bonds
Expected Issue Date September 9, 2026 Expected settlement date for the bonds
Newbuild program size 8 Panamax VLGCs Vessels in BW LPG’s newbuild program partly financed by the bonds
Fleet size About 50 VLGCs and LGCs Total LPG vessel fleet mentioned by BW LPG
LPG dual-fuel vessels 20 vessels Number of vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology
senior unsecured convertible bonds financial
"BW LPG successfully places a USD 300 million offering of senior unsecured convertible bonds"
A debt instrument that behaves like a loan carrying regular interest payments but gives the holder the option to convert the loan into the issuer’s stock. "Senior" means it ranks ahead of many other debts when the company pays creditors, while "unsecured" means there is no specific asset pledged as collateral, so recovery in default can be limited. Investors get steady income plus potential upside if the stock rises, but face higher credit risk than secured lenders and possible share dilution on conversion.
Panamax VLGCs technical
"newbuild program with Hyundai Heavy Industries for eight Panamax VLGCs"
LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology technical
"including 20 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology"
A system that lets an internal combustion engine run on a mix of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and a conventional fuel (usually diesel or gasoline), either by switching between fuels or burning them together. Think of it as a two-fuel setup like a hybrid stove that can use gas or electricity: it gives operators flexibility on fuel choice, can change operating costs and emissions, and affects maintenance and refueling logistics—factors investors watch for cost, regulatory, and operational impacts.
EU Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"constitutes inside information pursuant to Article 7 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation"
A set of EU-wide rules that prevent cheating in financial markets by banning insider trading, market manipulation, and misleading disclosure; it also requires timely public release of key company information so everyone can play on a level field. For investors, it reduces the risk that prices are driven by secret deals or false signals, making markets fairer and more reliable for deciding when to buy or sell — like referees enforcing fair play in a game.
Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulatory
"subject to the disclosure requirements set out in Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act"
The Norwegian Securities Trading Act is the national law that sets the rules for buying, selling and offering financial instruments in Norway, including requirements for fair disclosure, market conduct and investor protection. For investors it matters because it helps ensure companies and intermediaries provide accurate information and prevents abusive trading, much like traffic laws make driving safer and predictable so people can trust the market and make informed decisions.
Concurrent Delta Placement financial
"ordinary shares to be placed by the sole placement agent in the Concurrent Delta Placement"

FAQ

What type of securities is BW LPG (BWLP) issuing in this 6-K announcement?

BW LPG is issuing USD 300 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031, which are convertible into new shares of the company. The bonds are part of an offering placed on September 2, 2026, as described in the report.

How much is BW LPG (BWLP) raising in the new bond offering?

BW LPG is raising USD 300 million through an offering of senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031. The placement was successfully completed and settlement is expected on or around September 9, 2026.

What will BW LPG (BWLP) use the USD 300 million bond proceeds for?

BW LPG intends to use the net proceeds from the USD 300 million convertible bond offering to partly finance its newbuild program for eight Panamax VLGCs with Hyundai Heavy Industries and for general corporate purposes.

When is settlement of BW LPG’s (BWLP) new convertible bonds expected?

Settlement of BW LPG’s senior unsecured convertible bonds is expected to take place on or around September 9, 2026, which is referred to as the Issue Date for the USD 300 million bond offering.

How large is BW LPG’s (BWLP) LPG vessel fleet mentioned in the filing?

BW LPG reports a fleet of about 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and Large Gas Carriers (LGCs), including 20 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology, reflecting its position as a major LPG shipping operator.

Why does BW LPG (BWLP) classify this bond announcement as inside information?

BW LPG states that the bond offering information constitutes inside information under Article 7 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is disclosed in accordance with Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September, 2026.

 

Commission File Number: 001-42008

 

BW LPG Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

c/o BW LPG Holding Pte Ltd

10 Pasir Panjang Road,

#17-02 Mapletree Business City, Singapore

117438

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

 

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit Description
99.1   Press release of BW LPG Limited dated September 2, 2026 – BW LPG successfully places a USD 300 million offering of senior unsecured convertible bonds

  

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  BW LPG Limited
     
  By: /s/ Samantha Xu
  Name:  Samantha Xu
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: September 2, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

BW LPG SUCCESSFULLY PLACES A USD 300 MILLION OFFERING OF SENIOR UNSECURED CONVERTIBLE BONDS

 

Singapore, 2 September 2026

 

BW LPG Limited (“BW LPG” or the “Company”, OSE: BWLPG, NYSE: BWLP), the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, has today successfully placed an offering (the “Offering”) of USD 300 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031 (the “Bonds”) convertible into new shares (the “Shares”) of the Company.

 

The Company intends to use the net proceeds to partly finance the newbuild program with Hyundai Heavy Industries for eight Panamax VLGCs, and for general corporate purposes.

 

Key terms of the Offering

 

The Bonds will be issued at par in denominations of USD 200,000 and will bear interest at a fixed coupon of 2.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrear in equal instalments in March and September of each year, commencing on 9 March 2027.

 

The initial conversion price of the Bonds was set at USD 30.4870 per Share, corresponding to a conversion premium of 40% over the reference share price (being the placing price of an existing Share determined in the Concurrent Delta Placement (as defined below)), adjusted downwards by the amount of BW LPG’s cash dividend of USD 0.95 per Share payable on or around 16 September 2026 with the ex-dividend date on 7 September 2026. The conversion price is subject to customary adjustments in line with market practice and as further set out in the Bond Terms. The Bonds will include dividend protection adjustments to the conversion price in accordance with and as further described in the Bond Terms.

 

Concurrently with the placement of the Bonds, the sole placement agent in the Offering conducted a placement of existing Shares (the “Concurrent Delta Placement”) on behalf of certain subscribers of the Bonds who wished to sell such Shares in short sales to purchasers procured by the sole placement agent to hedge the market risk to which the subscribers are exposed with respect to the Bonds that they acquire. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of Shares in connection with the Concurrent Delta Placement.

 

Unless previously converted, redeemed or purchased and cancelled in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bonds (the “Bond Terms”), the Bonds will be redeemed at par on 9 September 2031 (the “Maturity Date”).

 

The Company will have the option to redeem all, but not some only, of the Bonds at the principal amount in accordance with the Bond Terms (i) at any time on or after 30 September 2029 if the parity value of the Shares underlying the Bonds on each of at least 20 dealing days in a period of 30 consecutive dealing days, ending no more than 5 dealing days prior to the date on which the relevant redemption notice is given to holders of the Bonds is equal to or exceeds USD 260,000, or (ii) if 20% or less of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds originally issued remains outstanding.

 

Holders of the Bonds will be entitled to require an early redemption of their Bonds at the principal amount on the third anniversary of the Bonds’ issue or upon the occurrence of (i) a change of control of the Company, (ii) a free float event in respect of the Shares or (iii) a delisting event in respect of the Shares, each as further set out in the Bond Terms.

 

Settlement of the Bonds is expected to take place on or around 9 September 2026 (the “Issue Date”).

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Kristian Sørensen, CEO

Samantha Xu, CFO

investor.relations@bwlpg.com

 

 

About BW LPG

 

BW LPG is the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, with a fleet of about 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and Large Gas Carriers (LGCs), including 20 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology. Building on over five decades of LPG shipping experience, the company is strengthened by an in-house LPG trading division and the commercial expertise to explore investments in value chain assets. Together, these capabilities enable BW LPG to provide trusted and reliable services for sourcing and delivering LPG to customers worldwide.

 

Delivering energy for a better world – more information about BW LPG can be found at www.bwlpg.com.

 

This information constitutes inside information pursuant to Article 7 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements set out in Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

 

Disclaimer

 

NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE COMPANY, THE MANAGERS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES THAT WOULD PERMIT AN OFFERING OF THE BONDS OR POSSESSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PRESS RELEASE OR ANY OFFERING OR PUBLICITY MATERIAL RELATING TO THE BONDS, THE ORDINARY SHARES TO BE ISSUED OR TRANSFERRED AND DELIVERED UPON CONVERSION OF THE BONDS OR THE ORDINARY SHARES TO BE PLACED BY THE SOLE PLACEMENT AGENT IN THE CONCURRENT DELTA PLACEMENT (HEREINAFTER, THE “SECURITIES”) IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE ACTION FOR THAT PURPOSE IS REQUIRED. PERSONS INTO WHOSE POSSESSION THIS PRESS RELEASE COMES ARE REQUIRED BY THE COMPANY AND THE MANAGERS TO INFORM THEMSELVES ABOUT, AND TO OBSERVE, ANY SUCH RESTRICTIONS.

 

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT). THE SECURITIES MENTIONED HEREIN HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR THE LAWS OF ANY STATE IN THE UNITED STATES, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO, OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OR BENEFIT OF, U.S. PERSONS (AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) EXCEPT IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT. NEITHER THIS PRESS RELEASE NOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN CONSTITUTES OR FORMS PART OF AN OFFER TO SELL, OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OFFER OF ANY SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements”. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. These forward-looking statements do not reflect historical facts and may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as the terms “anticipates”, “assumes”, “believes”, “can”, “continue”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “likely”, “may”, “might”, “plans”, “should”, “potential”, “seek”, “will”, “would” or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. They include statements regarding the proposed Offering, the expected terms of the Bonds and the intended use of proceeds, the Concurrent Delta Placement and other non-historical statements.

 

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve, and are subject to, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions as they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 31 March 2026 and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements included herein. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release.

 

EACH OF THE COMPANY, THE MANAGERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY OBLIGATION OR UNDERTAKING TO UPDATE, REVIEW OR REVISE ANY STATEMENT CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE WHETHER AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS OR OTHERWISE.

 

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