Värde Partners and Landbridge VLCC International announced a sale and leaseback transaction of a very large crude carrier (VLCC), arranged by Pareto Securities based on a press release obtained by AP News.
Modern fuel-efficient tanker
Värde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm, and Landbridge VLCC International (“Landbridge”), a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Chinese industrial company Landbridge Group.
The vessel, Landbridge Prosperity, is a modern, fuel-efficient tanker built in 2016. Landbridge will continue to operate the vessel under a bareboat charter, before repurchasing the vessel at the conclusion of the charter period.
Towards a greener future
“We are pleased to begin a financing relationship with Värde, a firm with diverse expertise and a long history in shipping. We look forward to developing further areas of collaboration with Värde and Pareto,” said Vincent Lai, CEO of Landbridge. “Our modern fleet of VLCCs are among the most fuel-efficient VLCCs on the water and complement our port operations and activities in the oil and gas industry. The transaction is a part of our scrubber retrofitting program for the whole fleet, which cements our pioneering position in response to the IMO 2020 convention.”
A worthy investment in the transportation sector
“We are excited to partner with Landbridge and finance the growth in their shipping business. With over 20 years of experience in the shipping sector, Värde is a longstanding investor in the industry. This transaction underscores our objective to become a leading provider of alternative finance to the sector by building long-term partnerships with reputable maritime companies and shipowners,” said Stephen Seymour, Managing Director at Värde Partners responsible for the firm’s investments in the transportation sector.
The transaction was arranged by Pareto Securities. Landbridge was advised by HFW and Värde was advised by Allen & Overy.
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Source: APNews
