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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BW LPG Ltd (BWLP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Market Volatility with Strategic ...
Release Date: May 20, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) reported a TC income of $39,800 per available day, exceeding their guidance of $36,000 per day. The company declared dividends of $0.28 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 10%. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) successfully concluded a Japanese Joelco lease for one vessel and is in the final stages of refinancing a $380 million bank loan. The company reactivated its share buyback program, which positively impacted the share price. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) achieved a TCE per calendar day of $38,800, demonstrating strong performance in a volatile market. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) reported a net loss after tax of $12.5 million for the first quarter due to a downward adjustment in the valuation of unrealized positions. The company decided to discontinue its involvement in the LPG import terminal outside Mumbai due to increased geopolitical risks. The US-China tariff war led to a halt in US-China LPG trade, causing freight rates to stumble. The company faced a gross loss of $4 million in its product services segment due to market valuation changes. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) experienced a sharp drop in spot rates from $40,000 per day to $10,000 per day within three days due to Chinese import tariffs. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with BWLP. Q: Why did BW LPG decide to exit the LPG import terminal project in India? A: CEO Christian Sorensen explained that the decision was due to the challenging market environment and geopolitical turmoil. The company decided to focus on its core value drivers, which are shipping and trading, rather than the terminal investment, which was a relatively modest investment compared to the balance sheet. Q: Is BW LPG open to continuing share buybacks if stock prices fall again? A: CEO Christian Sorensen stated that while the main way to return value to shareholders is through dividends, the company has renewed its share buyback program. The program can be reactivated when the directors find it timely, but dividends will remain the primary method of returning value. Q: Does BW LPG have extension options on its existing time charter contracts? A: CEO Christian Sorensen noted that some time charters have options, but they are on the charterer's side, not BW LPG's. The company aims to increase the share of time charters in its shipping portfolio but will do so at attractive levels. Q: How did the tariff turmoil affect BW LPG's trading operations, and is there visibility on Q2 results? A: CEO Christian Sorensen refrained from commenting specifically on the trading portfolio due to its dynamic nature. A new trading update will be provided in mid-July, which will give more insight into the second quarter's status. Q: What is the confidence level for the product service's Value at Risk (VAR)? A: CFO Samantha Xu confirmed that the confidence level for the product service's VAR is 95%. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BW LPG Ltd (BWLP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Market Volatility with Strategic ...
Release Date: May 20, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) reported a TC income of $39,800 per available day, exceeding their guidance of $36,000 per day. The company declared dividends of $0.28 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 10%. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) successfully concluded a Japanese Joelco lease for one vessel and is in the final stages of refinancing a $380 million bank loan. The company reactivated its share buyback program, which positively impacted the share price. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) achieved a TCE per calendar day of $38,800, demonstrating strong performance in a volatile market. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) reported a net loss after tax of $12.5 million for the first quarter due to a downward adjustment in the valuation of unrealized positions. The company decided to discontinue its involvement in the LPG import terminal outside Mumbai due to increased geopolitical risks. The US-China tariff war led to a halt in US-China LPG trade, causing freight rates to stumble. The company faced a gross loss of $4 million in its product services segment due to market valuation changes. BW LPG Ltd (NYSE:BWLP) experienced a sharp drop in spot rates from $40,000 per day to $10,000 per day within three days due to Chinese import tariffs. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with BWLP. Q: Why did BW LPG decide to exit the LPG import terminal project in India? A: CEO Christian Sorensen explained that the decision was due to the challenging market environment and geopolitical turmoil. The company decided to focus on its core value drivers, which are shipping and trading, rather than the terminal investment, which was a relatively modest investment compared to the balance sheet. Q: Is BW LPG open to continuing share buybacks if stock prices fall again? A: CEO Christian Sorensen stated that while the main way to return value to shareholders is through dividends, the company has renewed its share buyback program. The program can be reactivated when the directors find it timely, but dividends will remain the primary method of returning value. Q: Does BW LPG have extension options on its existing time charter contracts? A: CEO Christian Sorensen noted that some time charters have options, but they are on the charterer's side, not BW LPG's. The company aims to increase the share of time charters in its shipping portfolio but will do so at attractive levels. Q: How did the tariff turmoil affect BW LPG's trading operations, and is there visibility on Q2 results? A: CEO Christian Sorensen refrained from commenting specifically on the trading portfolio due to its dynamic nature. A new trading update will be provided in mid-July, which will give more insight into the second quarter's status. Q: What is the confidence level for the product service's Value at Risk (VAR)? A: CFO Samantha Xu confirmed that the confidence level for the product service's VAR is 95%. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- General
- Associated Press
On World Water Day, Bringing Water to Earth Launches with Water Talk - A Military Perspective: War's Impact On Water
On World Water Day, Bringing Water to Earth kicks off with Water Talk - A Military Perspective: War's Impact on Water, explores war's toll on water resources. 'The costs of war go far beyond human lives, they impact water systems, agriculture, and entire ecosystems.' — Christian Sorensen STOCKBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 / / -- The highly anticipated Bringing Water to Earth series kicks off with a powerful and thought-provoking event, Water Talk - A Military Perspective: War's Impact on the Environment. This opening discussion, featuring guest speaker Christian Sorensen —Air Force veteran, researcher, journalist, and senior fellow at the Eisenhower Media Network—will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 7 to 9 PM at Stockbridge Town Hall in Stockbridge, MA. March 22 is World Water Day, a global observance dedicated to highlighting the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. This makes the event especially timely, as it explores the intersection of war, environmental degradation, and water security. As wars rage across the globe and environmental crises deepen, this urgent conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked link between military activity and ecological devastation. From water contamination and infrastructure destruction to the long-term effects of toxic warfare byproducts, Sorensen will offer a deeply informed perspective on how war reshapes our planet's most vital resource: water. A Timely and Critical Discussion Water is life. Yet, in times of war, it is often one of the first casualties. Military operations leave behind environmental destruction that can last generations—whether through oil spills, chemical contamination, or the destruction of clean water infrastructure. Sorensen, an expert in military-industrial dynamics, will explore these pressing issues, offering a journalist's investigative lens and a veteran's firsthand understanding of war's ecological consequences. 'Most people don't think of war as an environmental issue, but it absolutely is,' says Sorensen. 'The costs of war go far beyond human lives—they impact water systems, agriculture, and entire ecosystems. This conversation is crucial for anyone who cares about sustainability and the future of our planet.' Event Details 📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 📍 Location: Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge, MA 🎙 Speaker: Christian Sorensen, Air Force veteran, journalist, and senior fellow at the Eisenhower Media Network 🎟 Tickets: Free and open to the public Ticket Link About Bringing Water to Earth The Bringing Water to Earth series is a month-long initiative designed to spark critical conversations about water—its power, its fragility, and its essential role in our world. Through art, science, storytelling, and activism, the series will engage the Berkshire community and beyond in rethinking our relationship with water. The opening event sets the stage for a diverse lineup of programming, leading up to the Pittsfield National Water Summit on April 26, 2025. About Christian Sorensen Christian Sorensen is a researcher focused on the business of war. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he is the author of the book Understanding the War Industry. Sorensen is a Senior Fellow at the Eisenhower Media Network, a group of military veterans who believe a better world is possible. For more information and to register, visit or follow us on social media @onewaterproject Media Contact: 518 697 9190 Leslie Gabriel OneWater Project +1 518-697-9190 X Instagram TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
