3 April 2024 Reference is made to the announcement made byHafnia Limited ("Hafnia " or the "Company") on27 March 2024 , regarding the Company's public filing of a registration statement with theU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC "), for its additionalU.S. listing (the "US Listing") of the Company´s common shares on theNew York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").Hafnia is pleased to announce that the NYSE has approved the US Listing of the Company´s common shares on the NYSE. The Company´s common shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the NYSE on9 April 2024 under the ticker "HAFN", while continuing to be listed on theOslo Stock Exchange ("OSE") under the ticker "HAFNI". The Company will retain its listing status as a primary listing on the OSE. The Company will not issue any new securities in connection with the contemplated listing on the NYSE.Mikael Skov , CEO ofHafnia , commented: "We look forward to the completion ofHafnia's dual listing on the NYSE, marking a significant milestone in our journey. We believe that being listed on the NYSE will broaden our investor base and enhance our access to capital markets. Our presence in the US market will provide potential new investors direct access to our commercial performance and proven track record of shareholder returns, while also generating increased value for our current shareholders through additional trading liquidity. As a forward-thinking tanker company, we remain committed to delivering sustainable shareholder value through our active management approach, ensuring we remain well positioned to capitalize on any market opportunities. At this stage, I extend my gratitude and appreciation to our dedicated team members and partners who have been instrumental in the filing process." To facilitate the US Listing and transfer of common shares between the NYSE and OSE, the Company intends to amend the registration structure for all its common shares to be primarily recorded and settled within theDepository Trust Company ("DTC") inthe United States and secondarily recorded and settled in Euronext Securities Oslo (the "VPS") through aCentral Securities Depository ("CSD") link (the "Conversion"). Consequently, the Company's common shares will be registered in the Company's register of members in the name of DTC's nominee, Cede & Co, and DTC will act as the primary central securities depository for the shares.DNB Bank ASA ,Registrars' Department (the "VPS Registrar"), will continue to administrate the Company's VPS register. A custodian of the VPS Registrar will be registered as the holder of the primarily registered securities in the DTC from which the VPS registered shares are derived. Following completion of the Conversion, the Company´s common shares may be transferred between the DTC and VPS to enable trading between the respective trading venues. Due to technical settlement procedures in the VPS, a trading suspension in the Company's common shares listed on the OSE will be required for a period of time in connection with the implementation of the Conversion (the "Trading Suspension"). The Company has made a request to the OSE to approve such Trading Suspension. During the Trading Suspension, the Company's common shares will be temporarily suspended from trading on the OSE. Following completion of the Conversion, the Trading Suspension will end, and the Company's common shares will resume trading as normal. The Trading Suspension is contemplated to take place beginning5 April 2024 and expected to last for two trading days. The actual listing on the NYSE is expected to take place on or about9 April 2024 . To facilitate the Conversion, the board of directors will transfer the legal title to the Company's common shares to Cede & Co acting as nominee for DTC pursuant to the power granted to the board of directors in bye-law 7.4 (b) of the Company's bye-laws. No action will be required by an investor holding shares in the VPS in connection with the Conversion and investors' registered holdings in the VPS will continue. An investor may request by a written notice that such investor's shares are not transferred to DTC in the Conversion. Any such notice must be sent to the Company at ir@hafniabw.com no later than5 April 2024 12:00 CET . Shares which are not transferred to Cede & Co in the Conversion will be unable to be traded on either NYSE or OSE. Pursuant to the Company's bye-laws, an investor may by written notice to the secretary of the Company, request a subsequent transfer of such investor's shares to or from DTC. Set out below is the anticipated timeline of the Conversion and the Trading Suspension: -4 April 2024 : Last day of trading of the Company´s shares on OSE prior to the Trading Suspension. -5 April 2024 : Omnibus transfer of legal title to the Company's common shares to Cede & Co and Conversion process initiated. -5 April 2024 : First trading day of the Trading Suspension on OSE. -8 April 2024 : Second trading day of the Trading Suspension on OSE. Conversion process expected to be completed after the end of the trading day. -9 April 2024 : Expected end of the Trading Suspension and the Company's shares will resume normal trading from the start of trading on OSE. -9 April 2024 : First day of trading on NYSE. The Company´s common shares will continue to be registered under the ISIN code BMG4233B1090 and remain trading on the OSE under the ticker "HAFNI" following the Conversion.Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is acting as Norwegian legal advisor,Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited is acting asBermuda legal advisor andVedder Price P.C. is acting asU.S. legal advisor to the Company. Please see the attached information letter regarding theConversion and Trading Suspension, which was distributed to the shareholders on2 April 2024 . * * * For further information, please contact:Mikael Skov CEOHafnia Limited +65 8533 8900 AboutHafnia Limited :Hafnia is one of the world's leading tanker owners, transporting oil, oil products and chemicals for major national and international oil companies, chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies. As owners and operators of over 200 vessels, we offer a fully integrated shipping platform, including technical management, commercial and chartering services, pool management, and a large-scale bunker desk.Hafnia has offices inSingapore ,Copenhagen ,Houston , andDubai and currently employs over 4000 employees onshore and at sea.Hafnia is part of theBW Group , an international shipping group involved in oil and gas transportation, floating gas infrastructure, environmental technologies, and deep-water production for over 80 years. This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to § 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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