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[6-K] FLEX LNG Ltd. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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FLEX LNG has announced a significant long-term incentive plan (LTIP) involving the grant of 187,142 synthetic options to management and employees. The options have a five-year term expiring June 24, 2030, with a three-year vesting schedule:

  • Exercise price set at $23.75, adjustable for dividend distributions
  • Vesting in three equal tranches on June 24 of 2026, 2027, and 2028
  • Cash settlement based on share price difference at exercise

Key allocations include 82,724 options to Interim CEO Halfdan Marius Foss and 61,043 options to CFO Knut Traaholt. Notable restrictions include a cap on maximum annual gain for CEO and CFO positions, limited to twice their annual base salary at exercise time. The synthetic options will be settled in cash based on the difference between market price and exercise price at the time of exercise.

FLEX LNG ha annunciato un importante piano di incentivazione a lungo termine (LTIP) che prevede l'assegnazione di 187.142 opzioni sintetiche a dirigenti e dipendenti. Le opzioni hanno una durata di cinque anni, con scadenza il 24 giugno 2030, e un periodo di maturazione di tre anni:

  • Prezzo di esercizio fissato a 23,75 $, modificabile in base alle distribuzioni di dividendi
  • Maturazione in tre tranche uguali il 24 giugno 2026, 2027 e 2028
  • Regolamento in contanti basato sulla differenza tra il prezzo delle azioni al momento dell'esercizio

Le principali assegnazioni comprendono 82.724 opzioni all'Amministratore Delegato ad interim Halfdan Marius Foss e 61.043 opzioni al CFO Knut Traaholt. Tra le restrizioni rilevanti vi è un limite al guadagno massimo annuo per le posizioni di CEO e CFO, fissato a un massimo di due volte il loro stipendio base annuo al momento dell'esercizio. Le opzioni sintetiche saranno regolate in contanti sulla base della differenza tra il prezzo di mercato e il prezzo di esercizio al momento dell'esercizio.

FLEX LNG ha anunciado un importante plan de incentivos a largo plazo (LTIP) que incluye la concesión de 187.142 opciones sintéticas a la dirección y empleados. Las opciones tienen un plazo de cinco años que expira el 24 de junio de 2030, con un calendario de adquisición de derechos de tres años:

  • Precio de ejercicio establecido en 23,75 $, ajustable según las distribuciones de dividendos
  • Adquisición en tres tramos iguales el 24 de junio de 2026, 2027 y 2028
  • Liquidación en efectivo basada en la diferencia del precio de la acción en el momento del ejercicio

Las asignaciones clave incluyen 82.724 opciones para el CEO interino Halfdan Marius Foss y 61.043 opciones para el CFO Knut Traaholt. Restricciones notables incluyen un tope en la ganancia anual máxima para los puestos de CEO y CFO, limitado a dos veces su salario base anual al momento del ejercicio. Las opciones sintéticas se liquidarán en efectivo según la diferencia entre el precio de mercado y el precio de ejercicio en el momento del ejercicio.

FLEX LNG는 경영진과 직원들에게 187,142개의 합성 옵션을 부여하는 중대한 장기 인센티브 계획(LTIP)을 발표했습니다. 옵션은 5년 만기이며 2030년 6월 24일에 만료되고, 3년간의 베스팅 일정이 적용됩니다:

  • 행사가격은 23.75달러로 배당금 분배에 따라 조정 가능
  • 2026년, 2027년, 2028년 6월 24일에 각각 3등분으로 베스팅
  • 행사 시점의 주가 차이를 기준으로 현금 정산

주요 배분은 임시 CEO Halfdan Marius Foss에게 82,724 옵션, CFO Knut Traaholt에게 61,043 옵션이 포함됩니다. 주요 제한 사항으로는 CEO와 CFO 직책에 대해 행사 시점 연봉의 두 배로 최대 연간 이익이 제한된다는 점이 있습니다. 합성 옵션은 행사 시 시장 가격과 행사 가격의 차이에 따라 현금으로 정산됩니다.

FLEX LNG a annoncé un important plan d'incitation à long terme (LTIP) comprenant l'attribution de 187 142 options synthétiques aux dirigeants et employés. Les options ont une durée de cinq ans expirant le 24 juin 2030, avec un calendrier d'acquisition de droits sur trois ans :

  • Prix d'exercice fixé à 23,75 $, ajustable en fonction des distributions de dividendes
  • Acquisition en trois tranches égales les 24 juin 2026, 2027 et 2028
  • Règlement en espèces basé sur la différence de prix de l'action au moment de l'exercice

Les principales allocations comprennent 82 724 options pour le PDG par intérim Halfdan Marius Foss et 61 043 options pour le CFO Knut Traaholt. Parmi les restrictions notables, un plafond sur le gain annuel maximal pour les postes de PDG et CFO, limité au double de leur salaire de base annuel au moment de l'exercice. Les options synthétiques seront réglées en espèces en fonction de la différence entre le prix du marché et le prix d'exercice au moment de l'exercice.

FLEX LNG hat einen bedeutenden Langfristanreizplan (LTIP) angekündigt, der die Gewährung von 187.142 synthetischen Optionen an das Management und die Mitarbeiter vorsieht. Die Optionen haben eine Laufzeit von fünf Jahren bis zum 24. Juni 2030 und eine dreijährige Vesting-Periode:

  • Ausübungspreis liegt bei 23,75 $, anpassbar bei Dividendenausschüttungen
  • Vesting in drei gleichen Tranchen am 24. Juni 2026, 2027 und 2028
  • Barausgleich basierend auf der Differenz des Aktienkurses zum Zeitpunkt der Ausübung

Wichtige Zuweisungen umfassen 82.724 Optionen an den Interims-CEO Halfdan Marius Foss und 61.043 Optionen an CFO Knut Traaholt. Bemerkenswerte Einschränkungen beinhalten eine Obergrenze für den maximalen Jahresgewinn für die Positionen CEO und CFO, begrenzt auf das Doppelte ihres Jahresgrundgehalts zum Zeitpunkt der Ausübung. Die synthetischen Optionen werden in bar basierend auf der Differenz zwischen Marktpreis und Ausübungspreis zum Zeitpunkt der Ausübung abgerechnet.

Positive
  • Implementation of a new long-term incentive plan (LTIP) aligning management interests with shareholders through synthetic options with 5-year term
  • Prudent compensation structure with CEO/CFO gains capped at 2x annual base salary, demonstrating good corporate governance
Negative
  • None.

FLEX LNG ha annunciato un importante piano di incentivazione a lungo termine (LTIP) che prevede l'assegnazione di 187.142 opzioni sintetiche a dirigenti e dipendenti. Le opzioni hanno una durata di cinque anni, con scadenza il 24 giugno 2030, e un periodo di maturazione di tre anni:

  • Prezzo di esercizio fissato a 23,75 $, modificabile in base alle distribuzioni di dividendi
  • Maturazione in tre tranche uguali il 24 giugno 2026, 2027 e 2028
  • Regolamento in contanti basato sulla differenza tra il prezzo delle azioni al momento dell'esercizio

Le principali assegnazioni comprendono 82.724 opzioni all'Amministratore Delegato ad interim Halfdan Marius Foss e 61.043 opzioni al CFO Knut Traaholt. Tra le restrizioni rilevanti vi è un limite al guadagno massimo annuo per le posizioni di CEO e CFO, fissato a un massimo di due volte il loro stipendio base annuo al momento dell'esercizio. Le opzioni sintetiche saranno regolate in contanti sulla base della differenza tra il prezzo di mercato e il prezzo di esercizio al momento dell'esercizio.

FLEX LNG ha anunciado un importante plan de incentivos a largo plazo (LTIP) que incluye la concesión de 187.142 opciones sintéticas a la dirección y empleados. Las opciones tienen un plazo de cinco años que expira el 24 de junio de 2030, con un calendario de adquisición de derechos de tres años:

  • Precio de ejercicio establecido en 23,75 $, ajustable según las distribuciones de dividendos
  • Adquisición en tres tramos iguales el 24 de junio de 2026, 2027 y 2028
  • Liquidación en efectivo basada en la diferencia del precio de la acción en el momento del ejercicio

Las asignaciones clave incluyen 82.724 opciones para el CEO interino Halfdan Marius Foss y 61.043 opciones para el CFO Knut Traaholt. Restricciones notables incluyen un tope en la ganancia anual máxima para los puestos de CEO y CFO, limitado a dos veces su salario base anual al momento del ejercicio. Las opciones sintéticas se liquidarán en efectivo según la diferencia entre el precio de mercado y el precio de ejercicio en el momento del ejercicio.

FLEX LNG는 경영진과 직원들에게 187,142개의 합성 옵션을 부여하는 중대한 장기 인센티브 계획(LTIP)을 발표했습니다. 옵션은 5년 만기이며 2030년 6월 24일에 만료되고, 3년간의 베스팅 일정이 적용됩니다:

  • 행사가격은 23.75달러로 배당금 분배에 따라 조정 가능
  • 2026년, 2027년, 2028년 6월 24일에 각각 3등분으로 베스팅
  • 행사 시점의 주가 차이를 기준으로 현금 정산

주요 배분은 임시 CEO Halfdan Marius Foss에게 82,724 옵션, CFO Knut Traaholt에게 61,043 옵션이 포함됩니다. 주요 제한 사항으로는 CEO와 CFO 직책에 대해 행사 시점 연봉의 두 배로 최대 연간 이익이 제한된다는 점이 있습니다. 합성 옵션은 행사 시 시장 가격과 행사 가격의 차이에 따라 현금으로 정산됩니다.

FLEX LNG a annoncé un important plan d'incitation à long terme (LTIP) comprenant l'attribution de 187 142 options synthétiques aux dirigeants et employés. Les options ont une durée de cinq ans expirant le 24 juin 2030, avec un calendrier d'acquisition de droits sur trois ans :

  • Prix d'exercice fixé à 23,75 $, ajustable en fonction des distributions de dividendes
  • Acquisition en trois tranches égales les 24 juin 2026, 2027 et 2028
  • Règlement en espèces basé sur la différence de prix de l'action au moment de l'exercice

Les principales allocations comprennent 82 724 options pour le PDG par intérim Halfdan Marius Foss et 61 043 options pour le CFO Knut Traaholt. Parmi les restrictions notables, un plafond sur le gain annuel maximal pour les postes de PDG et CFO, limité au double de leur salaire de base annuel au moment de l'exercice. Les options synthétiques seront réglées en espèces en fonction de la différence entre le prix du marché et le prix d'exercice au moment de l'exercice.

FLEX LNG hat einen bedeutenden Langfristanreizplan (LTIP) angekündigt, der die Gewährung von 187.142 synthetischen Optionen an das Management und die Mitarbeiter vorsieht. Die Optionen haben eine Laufzeit von fünf Jahren bis zum 24. Juni 2030 und eine dreijährige Vesting-Periode:

  • Ausübungspreis liegt bei 23,75 $, anpassbar bei Dividendenausschüttungen
  • Vesting in drei gleichen Tranchen am 24. Juni 2026, 2027 und 2028
  • Barausgleich basierend auf der Differenz des Aktienkurses zum Zeitpunkt der Ausübung

Wichtige Zuweisungen umfassen 82.724 Optionen an den Interims-CEO Halfdan Marius Foss und 61.043 Optionen an CFO Knut Traaholt. Bemerkenswerte Einschränkungen beinhalten eine Obergrenze für den maximalen Jahresgewinn für die Positionen CEO und CFO, begrenzt auf das Doppelte ihres Jahresgrundgehalts zum Zeitpunkt der Ausübung. Die synthetischen Optionen werden in bar basierend auf der Differenz zwischen Marktpreis und Ausübungspreis zum Zeitpunkt der Ausübung abgerechnet.




     
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 June 2025
 
Commission File Number: 001-38904
 
FLEX LNG Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
Par-La-Ville Place
14 Par-La-Ville Road
Hamilton
Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)

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





INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release of FLEX LNG Ltd. (the “Company”), dated June 24, 2025, announcing that the Company has approved a long-term incentive plan and has granted synthetic options to certain members of management and employees of the Company.

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-268367) with an effective date of December 7, 2022, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3ASR (File No. 333-282473) with an effective date of October 2, 2024 and the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-275460) with an effective date of November 9, 2023.










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.

 
FLEX LNG Ltd.
(registrant)

 
By:
/s/ Knut Traaholt
   
Name: Knut Traaholt
   
Title: Chief Financial Officer of Flex LNG Management AS
(Principal Financial Officer of FLEX LNG Ltd.)
Date: June 24, 2025






Exhibit 99.1
Flex LNG – Announces Long-term Incentive Plan
June 24, 2025
Hamilton, Bermuda 
The Board of Directors of Flex LNG Ltd (“Flex LNG” or the “Company”) has approved a long-term incentive plan (the “LTIP”) and hereby announces that up to 187,142 synthetic options have today been granted to management and employees of the Company. The synthetic options will have a five-year term expiring June 24, 2030, and will vest over a three-year vesting period as follows:
* 1/3 of the synthetic options will vest on June 24, 2026
* 1/3 of the synthetic options will vest on June 24, 2027
* 1/3 of the synthetic options will vest on June 24, 2028
The exercise price of the synthetic options is USD 23.75. The exercise price will further be adjusted for any distribution of dividends made before the relevant synthetic options are exercised.
The synthetic options granted to the CEO and the CFO are subject to a cap on maximum annual gain equal to two times the annual base salary at the time of exercise of the synthetic options. The synthetic options will be settled in cash based on the difference between the market price of the Company’s shares and the exercise price on the date of exercise. The synthetic options have been granted according to the rules of the Company’s synthetic option scheme approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Please see the attached forms of notification of transactions by primary insiders for the granting of the synthetic options.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to article 19 of Regulation EU 596/2014 (MAR) and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
 
The Board of Directors
Flex LNG Ltd



NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESEPONSIBILITIES (PDMR) AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)
Name
Knut Traaholt
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Chief Financial Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, an emission allowances market participant, auction platform, the auctioneer, or the auction monitor
a)
Business name
Flex LNG Ltd
b)
LEI code
21380084THHU3MPC3647
4
Details of the transaction(s): Section to be repeated for i) each type of instrument ii) each type pf transaction, iii) each date, and iv) each place where the transaction(s) have been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument/type of instrument Identification code
Synthetic options giving a right to cash settlements depending on the development of the share price of the shares of Flex LNG Ltd (ISIN: BMG359472021)

Synthetic options relating to the shares of Flex LNG Ltd (ISIN: BMG359472021)

b)
Nature of the transaction
Granting of synthetic options relating to the shares of Flex LNG Ltd
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Currency
Price(s)
Volume(s)
NOK
0
61,043
 
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
61,043 synthetic options
NOK 0
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-06-24
f)
Place of the transaction
XOFF – Outside a trading venue



NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESEPONSIBILITIES (PDMR) AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)
Name
Halfdan Marius Foss
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Interim Chief Executive Officer
b)
Initial notification /Amendment
Initial notification
3
Details of the issuer, an emission allowances market participant, auction platform, the auctioneer, or the auction monitor
a)
Business name
Flex LNG Ltd
b)
LEI code
21380084THHU3MPC3647
4
Details of the transaction(s): Section to be repeated for i) each type of instrument ii) each type pf transaction, iii) each date, and iv) each place where the transaction(s) have been conducted
a)
Description of the financial instrument/type of instrument Identification code
Synthetic options giving a right to cash settlements depending on the development of the share price of the shares of Flex LNG Ltd (ISIN: BMG359472021)

Synthetic options relating to the shares of Flex LNG Ltd (ISIN: BMG359472021)

b)
Nature of the transaction
Granting of synthetic options relating to the shares of Flex LNG Ltd
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Currency
Price(s)
Volume(s)
NOK
0
82,724
 
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
82,724 synthetic options
NOK 0
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-06-24
f)
Place of the transaction
XOFF – Outside a trading venue



FAQ

What is FLNG's new long-term incentive plan announced in June 2025?

FLEX LNG announced a long-term incentive plan (LTIP) granting up to 187,142 synthetic options to management and employees. These options have a five-year term expiring June 24, 2030, with a three-year vesting period (1/3 vesting each year from 2026-2028). The exercise price is set at USD 23.75, adjustable for dividend distributions.

How many synthetic options were granted to FLNG's CEO and CFO in June 2025?

According to the filing, Interim CEO Halfdan Marius Foss received 82,724 synthetic options, while CFO Knut Traaholt received 61,043 synthetic options. Both grants are subject to a cap on maximum annual gain equal to two times their annual base salary at the time of exercise.

What is the vesting schedule for FLNG's synthetic options granted in 2025?

The synthetic options vest over a three-year period with the following schedule: 1/3 will vest on June 24, 2026, 1/3 will vest on June 24, 2027, and 1/3 will vest on June 24, 2028.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of FLNG's 2025 synthetic options?

The synthetic options have an exercise price of USD 23.75 (adjustable for dividend distributions) and will expire on June 24, 2030. The options will be settled in cash based on the difference between the market price of the Company's shares and the exercise price on the date of exercise.
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