Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) lifts share capital after 175,000 new shares

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Himalaya Shipping Ltd. increased its share capital after employees or stakeholders exercised share options. The company issued 175,000 new common shares, modestly expanding its equity base.

Following this issuance, total issued share capital is US$47,145,000, divided into 47,145,000 common shares with a par value of US$1.00 per share.

Key Figures

New shares issued: 175,000 shares Total issued share capital: US$47,145,000 Total common shares: 47,145,000 shares +2 more

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New shares issued 175,000 shares Issued in connection with exercise of share options

Total issued share capital US$47,145,000 After issuance of 175,000 common shares

Total common shares 47,145,000 shares Shares in issue after capital increase

Par value per share US$1.00 per share Par value of Himalaya Shipping common shares

Vessels in operation 12 vessels Himalaya Shipping’s operational fleet

Key Terms

share options, issued share capital, par value, foreign private issuer, +1 more

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share options financial

"In connection with exercise of share options, Himalaya Shipping Ltd. has issued 175,000 common shares."

Share options are contracts that give someone the right, but not the obligation, to buy a company’s stock at a predetermined price for a limited time—think of them like a coupon to purchase shares later at a set price. They matter to investors because when exercised they increase the number of outstanding shares (dilution), can change management incentives and company value, and represent a potential future claim on profits or equity.

issued share capital financial

"Following the share issuance, the Company has an issued share capital of US$47,145,000 divided into 47,145,000 common shares"

Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.

par value financial

"47,145,000 common shares of par value US$1.00 each."

Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

bulk carrier company financial

"Himalaya Shipping Ltd. is an independent bulk carrier company, incorporated in Bermuda."

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 May 2026

Commission File Number 001-41676

Himalaya Shipping Ltd.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Not applicable

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

S. E. Pearman Building

2nd floor, 9 Par-la-Ville Road

Hamilton HM 11

Bermuda

(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 x Form 40-F o

Exhibits.

Exhibit						Description
99.1						Press release

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.

Himalaya Shipping Ltd.

By:

/s/ Lars-Christian Svensen

Name:

Lars-Christian Svensen

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 27, 2026

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. (HSHP) – Increase in share capital

Hamilton, Bermuda, May 27, 2026

In connection with exercise of share options, Himalaya Shipping Ltd. (“Himalaya” or “the Company”) has issued 175,000 common shares. Following the share issuance, the Company has an issued share capital of US$47,145,000 divided into 47,145,000 common shares of par value US$1.00 each.

For further queries, please contact:

Lars-Christian Svensen, Contracted CEO

Telephone +47 476 38 756

About Himalaya Shipping Ltd.: 

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. is an independent bulk carrier company, incorporated in Bermuda. Himalaya Shipping has twelve vessels in operation.

FAQ

What change in share capital did Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) announce?

Himalaya Shipping increased its share capital by issuing 175,000 common shares. The new total issued share capital is US$47,145,000, divided into 47,145,000 common shares with a par value of US$1.00 each, reflecting a small equity base expansion.

How many new shares did Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) issue from option exercises?

Himalaya Shipping issued 175,000 new common shares following the exercise of share options. These shares were added to the company’s existing equity, contributing to a total of 47,145,000 common shares now outstanding in its issued share capital structure.

What is Himalaya Shipping’s (HSHP) total issued share capital after the new shares?

After issuing 175,000 new common shares, Himalaya Shipping’s issued share capital is US$47,145,000. This capital is divided into 47,145,000 common shares, each with a par value of US$1.00, defining the company’s current equity structure.

What is the par value of Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) common shares?

Each Himalaya Shipping common share has a par value of US$1.00. After the latest issuance related to share option exercises, there are 47,145,000 such shares in issue, giving total issued share capital of US$47,145,000 under the company’s capital structure.

Why did Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) issue additional common shares?

Himalaya Shipping issued additional common shares in connection with the exercise of share options. When option holders chose to exercise, the company created 175,000 new common shares, modestly increasing its overall issued share capital and total shares outstanding.

What type of company is Himalaya Shipping (HSHP)?

Himalaya Shipping is an independent bulk carrier company incorporated in Bermuda. It operates twelve vessels, focusing on transporting bulk cargoes by sea, and its recent filing mainly reports a technical increase in share capital from share option exercises.

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