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BW Group trims Navigator (NVGS) stake, sells 8M shares in offering

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BW Group Limited filed Amendment No. 3 to its ownership report on Navigator Holdings Ltd. after completing a large U.S. secondary share sale and issuer repurchase. BW Group sold 8,000,000 common shares under an underwriting agreement, with 4,500,000 public shares priced at $16.8875 per share and 3,500,000 repurchase shares priced at the public offering price of $17.50 per share. This generated aggregate gross proceeds to BW Group of $75,993,750 and $61,250,000, respectively, before expenses.

After this transaction and the retirement of the repurchased shares, BW Group reports beneficial ownership of 6,890,748 common shares, representing about 11.2% of Navigator’s 65,250,444 outstanding shares as disclosed in a prospectus supplement. BW Group has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares and has agreed to a 60‑day lock-up, restricting additional disposals of Navigator shares through May 18, 2026, subject to limited exceptions and underwriter consent.

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Insights

BW Group monetizes a sizable stake but remains a major Navigator shareholder.

The amendment shows BW Group executed a sizeable secondary transaction: 8,000,000 Navigator common shares were sold via underwriters, with part going to public investors and part repurchased by the company. This both shifts ownership and supports a structured exit path for the seller.

Post-transaction, BW Group holds 6,890,748 shares, or about 11.2% of the 65,250,444 shares outstanding, so it remains a significant holder rather than fully exiting. The issuer’s repurchase of 3,500,000 shares at $17.50 reduces public float compared with a pure secondary.

A 60‑day lock-up through May 18, 2026 limits further BW Group sales in the near term unless underwriters consent, which can stabilize expectations around additional large blocks. Future filings will clarify any subsequent stake changes once this lock-up expires or is modified.






Y62132108

(CUSIP Number)
Nicholas Fell
BW Maritime Pte. Ltd. Mapletree Business, City, #18-01 10 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore, U0, 117438
65 (0) 6434 5818

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/19/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


BW Group Ltd
Signature:/s/ Nicholas John Oxleigh Fell
Name/Title:Nicholas John Oxleigh Fell / Authorized Signatory
Date:03/23/2026

FAQ

How many Navigator (NVGS) shares does BW Group own after this amendment?

After the transactions, BW Group beneficially owns 6,890,748 Navigator common shares, representing about 11.2% of the company’s 65,250,444 outstanding shares, based on the issuer’s prospectus supplement referenced in the filing.

What secondary offering involving Navigator (NVGS) shares did BW Group complete?

BW Group completed a registered public secondary offering of 8,000,000 Navigator common shares. Of these, 4,500,000 were sold to the public and 3,500,000 were sold for subsequent repurchase by Navigator, all under an underwriting agreement with several banks.

At what prices did BW Group sell its Navigator (NVGS) shares in the offering?

BW Group sold 4,500,000 Navigator common shares at $16.8875 per share, generating $75,993,750 before expenses, and 3,500,000 repurchase shares at the public offering price of $17.50 per share, generating $61,250,000 before expenses.

What lock-up restrictions apply to BW Group’s remaining Navigator (NVGS) shares?

BW Group agreed not to sell or otherwise dispose of Navigator common shares or related securities for a 60‑day period ending May 18, 2026, subject to certain exceptions and requiring prior written consent from the underwriters named in the agreement.

How did Navigator (NVGS) participate in the BW Group share transaction?

Navigator participated by repurchasing 3,500,000 common shares from the underwriters at the $17.50 public offering price. These repurchase shares are to be retired and canceled, reducing the number of shares outstanding compared with a purely public resale.

Why did BW Group file Amendment No. 3 related to Navigator (NVGS)?

BW Group filed Amendment No. 3 to update its beneficial ownership and related arrangements after the public secondary offering and issuer share repurchase. The amendment restates its holdings, percentage ownership, voting power, and key terms of the underwriting and lock-up agreements.
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