Yangzijiang Maritime

Yangzijiang Maritime adds 10 new vessels, pushing order book to 53

The newbuilds will be funded through a combination of equity co-investment and debt financing

The transactions are expected to contribute positively to Yangzijiang Maritime's financial performance, subject to completion, delivery schedules and applicable accounting recognition.

Yangzijiang Maritime orders 8 giant oil tankers, sells 4 smaller vessels in twin deals

The acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity co-investment and debt financing

The agreements cover 12 oil, chemical and product tankers as well as one anchor handling tug supply vessel.

Yangzijiang Maritime secures US$89.8 million in leasing agreements for 13 vessels

CEO Ren Yuanlin cites the ‘tonnage-mile’ effect and a ‘vital’ fleet-renewal cycle as tailwinds

Yangzijiang Maritime benefits from Yangzijiang’s “global network of shipowners, Chinese and international yards, and financiers”, says analyst Ho Pei Hwa.
BROKER’S TAKE

DBS initiates ‘buy’ on Yangzijiang Maritime, citing investments, shipbuilding opportunities

The brokerage’s target price of S$0.88 represents a 63% upside from the group’s closing price on Apr 7

Ren Yuanlin is a substantial shareholder in Yangzijiang Maritime, Yangzijiang Financial and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.

‘No definitive decision’ made for YZJ Maritime to pursue capital market activities in Hong Kong: CEO

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding also says it has no plans for equity fundraising transactions outside Singapore

The proposed share buyback is part of YZJ Maritime's efforts to focus on capital allocation.

Yangzijiang Maritime to hold EGM on Mar 6 on proposed share buyback

If approved by shareholders, the company can acquire up to 10% of its total issued shares

Yangzijiang Maritime is a spinoff from Yangzijiang Financial’s maritime investment segment.

YZJ Maritime proposes up to 10% share buyback as part of capital management plans

CEO hopes scheme can reward long-term shareholders, support liquidity