TORM plc (TRMD) issues 43,697 new A-shares from RSU exercises
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TORM plc reports a small share capital increase linked to its incentive program. The company issued 43,697 new Class A shares, each with a nominal value of USD 0.01, following the exercise of an equivalent number of Restricted Share Units by participants.
Of these new shares, 10,634 were subscribed for in cash at DKK 131.80 per share and 33,063 at DKK 148.70. The capital increase was completed without pre-emption rights for existing shareholders. After this transaction, TORM’s total share capital is USD 1,021,233.39, divided into 102,123,339 A-shares, each carrying one vote.
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Key Figures
New shares issued: 43,697 A-shares
New nominal capital: USD 436.97
Subscription price tranche 1: DKK 131.80 per share
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New shares issued
43,697 A-shares
Capital increase from RSU exercises
New nominal capital
USD 436.97
Nominal value of 43,697 new shares
Subscription price tranche 1
DKK 131.80 per share
10,634 new shares subscribed for in cash
Subscription price tranche 2
DKK 148.70 per share
33,063 new shares subscribed for in cash
Total share capital after increase
USD 1,021,233.39
Post-transaction share capital
Shares outstanding after increase
102,123,339 A-shares
Each share nominal USD 0.01 and one vote
Key Terms
Restricted Share Units, pre-emption rights, forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, +1 more
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pre-emption rights financial
"The capital increase is carried out without any pre-emption rights for existing shareholders or others."
A shareholder’s right to be offered new shares before they are sold to outsiders, allowing existing owners to buy enough to keep their ownership percentage. Think of it like being offered the first slice of a pie so your share doesn’t shrink; it matters to investors because it protects voting power and economic value from being diluted when a company issues more stock, and it can affect how easy or costly fundraising is.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements"
safe harbor provisions regulatory
"The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Safe harbor provisions are rules or legal protections that shield companies or individuals from certain penalties or liabilities when they follow specific guidelines or procedures. They provide a sense of security, encouraging compliance and innovation by reducing the fear of legal repercussions if they act in good faith. For investors, these provisions help ensure that companies are transparent and accountable without the risk of unfair punishment for honest mistakes.
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 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2026
Commission File Number 001-38294
TORM plc
4th Floor, 120 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AS, United Kingdom
(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 [X] Form 40-F [ ]
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of TORM plc (the “Company”), dated March 31, 2026, announcing that the Company has
increased its share capital by 43,697 Class A common shares, par value $0.01 per share, as a result of the exercise of a corresponding number of Restricted Stock Units.
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. 333-283943) that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission effective December 19, 2024.
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.
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TORM PLC
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Dated: March 31, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Jacob Meldgaard
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Jacob Meldgaard
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Executive Director and Principal Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
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TORM plc capital increase in connection with exercise of Restricted Share Units as part of TORM’s incentive program
TORM plc (Nasdaq: TRMD or TRMD A) has increased its share capital by 43,697 A-shares (corresponding to a nominal value of USD 436.97) as a result of the exercise of a
corresponding number of Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”). A total of 10,634 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 131.80 per A-share, and 33,063 new shares are subscribed for in cash at DKK 148.70.
Transfer restrictions may apply in certain jurisdictions outside Denmark, including applicable US securities laws. The capital increase is carried out without any
pre-emption rights for existing shareholders or others.
The new shares (i) are ordinary shares without any special rights and are negotiable instruments, (ii) give the right to dividends and other rights in relation to TORM as of
the date of issuance and (iii) are expected to be admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen as soon as possible.
After the capital increase, TORM’s share capital totals to USD 1,021,233.39 divided into 102,123,339 A-shares with a nominal value of USD 0.01 each. Each A-share carries one
vote.
Contact
Mikael Bo Larsen, Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +45 5143 8002
About TORM
TORM is one of the world’s leading carriers of refined oil products. TORM operates a fleet of product tanker vessels with a strong commitment to safety.
environmental responsibility and customer service. TORM was founded in 1889 and conducts business worldwide. TORM’s shares are listed on Nasdaq in Copenhagen and on Nasdaq in New York (ticker: TRMD A and TRMD. ISIN: GB00BZ3CNK81). For further
information, please visit www.torm.com.
Safe Harbor Statement as to the Future
Matters discussed in this 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. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may
include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are statements other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage
of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. Words such as, but not limited to, “expects,” “anticipates,”
“intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “potential,” “continue,” “possible,” “likely,” “may,” “could,” “should” and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are, in turn, based upon further assumptions, including
without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these
assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, the Company cannot guarantee that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs,
or projections.
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TORM PLC | 120 CANNON STREET
LONDON, EC4N 6AS, UNITED KINGDOM | COMPANY: 09818726
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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 10
31 MARCH 2026
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Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, our future operating or financial results; changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities; inflationary pressure and central bank policies intended to combat overall inflation and rising
interest rates and foreign exchange rates; general domestic and international political conditions or events, including “trade wars” and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the developments in the Middle East, including the war in Israel and the
Gaza Strip, and the conflict regarding the Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea; international sanctions against Russian oil and oil products; changes in economic and competitive conditions affecting our business, including market fluctuations in
charter rates and charterers’ abilities to perform under existing time charters; changes in the supply and demand for vessels comparable to ours and the number of newbuildings under construction; the highly cyclical nature of the industry that we
operate in; the loss of a large customer or significant business relationship; changes in worldwide oil production and consumption and storage; risks associated with any future vessel construction; our expectations regarding the availability of
vessel acquisitions and our ability to complete acquisition transactions planned; availability of skilled crew members other employees and the related labor costs; work stoppages or other labor disruptions by our employees or the employees of other
companies in related industries; effects of new products and new technology in our industry; new environmental regulations and restrictions; the impact of an interruption in or failure of our information technology and communications systems,
including the impact of cyber-attacks, upon our ability to operate; potential conflicts of interest involving members of our Board of Directors and Senior Management; the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us; changes
in credit risk with respect to our counterparties on contracts; adequacy of insurance coverage; our ability to obtain indemnities from customers; changes in laws, treaties or regulations; our incorporation under the laws of England and Wales and
the different rights to relief that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States; government requisition of our vessels during a period of war or emergency; the arrest of our vessels by maritime claimants; any further
changes in U.S. trade policy that could trigger retaliatory actions by the affected countries; the impact of the U.S. presidential and congressional election results affecting the economy, future government laws and regulations and trade policy matters, such as the imposition of tariffs and other import restrictions; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related incidents, adverse weather and
natural disasters, environmental factors, political events, public health threats, acts by terrorists or acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels; damage to storage and receiving facilities; potential liability from future litigation and potential
costs due to environmental damage and vessel collisions; and the length and number of off-hire periods and dependence on third-party managers.
In the light of these risks and uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements contained in this release because they
are statements about events that are not certain to occur as described or at all. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in
the forward-looking statements.
Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please see TORM’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete
discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of
developments occurring after the date of this communication.
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TORM PLC | 120 CANNON STREET
LONDON, EC4N 6AS, UNITED KINGDOM | COMPANY: 09818726
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FAQ
What capital increase did TORM plc (TRMD) announce in March 2026?
TORM plc increased its share capital by 43,697 Class A shares through the exercise of Restricted Share Units. This modest issuance supports the company’s incentive program while slightly expanding total share capital and the number of voting A-shares outstanding.