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BW Pacific aims to raise at least $250m from Oslo IPO

BW Pacific is aiming to raise at least $250m as it launches its initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Marcus Hand, Editor

November 2, 2015

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The company said the offering was expected to be priced at between NOK44 and NOK50 per share, which gives it an equity value of NOK6.87bn - NOK7.52bn($813m - $889.3m).

BW Pacific is expected to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and commence trading on 13 November.

The IPO comprises the issuing of up to 48,693,182 new shares to raised a fixed amount of NOK2.14bn ($250m), and up to 9,738,636 existing common shares.

DNB Markets is granted an over-allotment option equivalent of up to 15% of the shares issued.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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