TORM plc has today been informed of the announcement (the Announcement) by Hafnia Limited (“Hafnia”), confirming that Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and its affiliates have accepted, subject to entering into a definitive agreement, to sell to Hafnia approximately 14.1 million A shares in TORM, representing approximately 14.45% of TORM’s issued share capital (the Share Purchase). The A shares are priced at USD 22 per share for a total purchase price of USD 311,433,342.

The Announcement notes that completion of the Share Purchase is subject to entry into a definitive agreement and the fulfilment of customary conditions precedent, including among others, obtaining any required regulatory clearances and approvals, the satisfaction of certain covenants and the appointment of a new independent board chairman of TORM.

TORM has not been involved in the transaction and has no further information.

An additional announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

Source: TORM