TORM plc completed a capital increase on November 14, 2025, issuing 970,646 new A‑shares. The shares were subscribed for in cash at DKK 0.07 per share for 963,146 units and at DKK 140.2 per share for 7,500 units, reflecting the exercise of restricted share units (RSUs) by senior executives.
The transaction raised the company’s share capital to USD 1,013,185.03, comprising 101,318,501 A‑shares of USD 0.01 each, plus one B‑share and one C‑share. Because the new shares were issued without pre‑emption rights, existing shareholders experienced a modest dilution of roughly 1 % (970,646 new shares divided by the pre‑increase total of 100,347,855 A‑shares). The move does not alter voting power, as the new shares are ordinary shares with no special rights.
The capital increase is part of TORM’s incentive program and serves several strategic purposes. By converting RSUs into cash, the company secures liquidity that can be deployed for fleet expansion, allowing it to add or upgrade product tankers in a market where demand for refined oil products remains resilient. The infusion also supports a conservative debt profile, giving management flexibility to refinance or reduce leverage without issuing additional debt. Aligning executive compensation with shareholder interests through RSU conversion reinforces management’s commitment to long‑term value creation.
TORM has a history of similar capital increases tied to vessel deliveries and RSU exercises. On November 12, 2025, the company raised capital by 2,395,426 shares following the delivery of an LR2 vessel, and in January 2024 it issued 23,198 A‑shares for RSU exercise. The November 14 increase follows this pattern, underscoring the company’s ongoing strategy of using equity to fund growth while maintaining a disciplined capital structure.
The issuance of new shares will slightly dilute earnings per share, as the same level of earnings will be spread over a larger share base. However, the additional capital is expected to generate incremental revenue from new or upgraded vessels, potentially offsetting the dilution over time. Investors should monitor how the company allocates the proceeds and whether the fleet expansion translates into higher freight rates and improved margins.
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