Dorian LPG declares $1.00 irregular dividend
Dorian LPG Ltd. declared an irregular cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock, returning approximately $42.8 million of capital to shareholders.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dorian LPG Ltd. declared an irregular cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock, returning approximately $42.8 million of capital to shareholders. The dividend is payable on or about August 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 27, 2026.
The company also completed the sale of its 2014-built VLGC Corsair on July 8, 2026, generating approximately $81.8 million in cash proceeds. Associated debt of $24.2 million tied to Corsair was repaid during the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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Filing Explained
The July 16 filing records the board’s declared irregular
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dual-fuel ECO VLGCs technical
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 16, 2026, Dorian LPG Ltd. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing that its Board of Directors has declared an irregular dividend of $1.00 per share of the Company’s common stock. The irregular dividend is payable on or about August 12, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 27, 2026.
This is an irregular dividend. Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors based on its consideration of various factors, including the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, level of indebtedness, anticipated capital requirements, contractual restrictions, restrictions in its debt agreements, restrictions under applicable law, its business prospects and other factors that the Company’s Board of Directors may deem relevant.
A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, the information under this Item 7.01 and the Press Release shall be deemed to be “furnished” to the SEC and not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 8, 2026, the Company completed the previously announced sale of the 2014-built VLGC, Corsair, for net proceeds of approximately $81.8 million pursuant to a memorandum of agreement entered into in April 2026.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 | Press Release dated July 16, 2026 | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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.
July 16, 2026 | DORIAN LPG LTD. | |
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Theodore B. Young | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Dorian LPG Ltd. Declares Irregular Cash Dividend of $1.00 Per Share and Completion of the Sale of Corsair
STAMFORD, Conn., July 16, 2026 -- Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the "Company" or "Dorian LPG"), a leading owner and operator of modern and ECO very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an irregular cash dividend of $1.00 per share of the Company’s common stock, returning approximately $42.8 million of capital to shareholders. The irregular dividend is payable on or about August 12, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 27, 2026.
The Company also announced that it completed the sale of its 2014 built VLGC Corsair on July 8, 2026, generating cash proceeds of approximately $81.8 million. The associated debt of $24.2 million was repaid during the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Forward-Looking & Other Cautionary Statements
The cash dividend referenced in this release is an irregular dividend. All declarations of dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of our Board of Directors based on its consideration of various factors, including the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, level of indebtedness, anticipated capital requirements, contractual restrictions, restrictions in its debt agreements, restrictions under applicable law, its business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's current expectations and observations regarding future results, many of which, by their nature are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Where the Company expresses an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, the Company’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by those forward-looking statements. The Company’s actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including changes in the Company’s financial resources and operational capabilities and as a result of certain other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with Dorian LPG’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of Dorian LPG’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
About Dorian LPG Ltd.
Dorian LPG is a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs that transport liquefied petroleum gas globally. Dorian LPG's fleet of twenty-six modern VLGCs currently includes six dual-fuel ECO VLGCs, eighteen ECO VLGCs, and two modern VLGCs. Its business is centered around safe, reliable, clean and trouble-free transportation for its customers. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece. For more information visit www.dorianlpg.com.
Visit our website at www.dorianlpg.com. Information on the Company’s website does not constitute a part of and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
Contact Information
Ted Young
Chief Financial Officer
+1 (203) 674-9900
IR@dorianlpg.com
Source: Dorian LPG Ltd.
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