OCY: Restructuring Implementation Agreement with Solstad Offshore for the vessels Far Senator and Far Statesman
2020-05-09 12:20:22
Reference is made to Ocean Yield ASA's ("Ocean Yield") stock exchange notice on
31 March 2020 where Ocean Yield informed that its fully owned subsidiary, F
-Shiplease AS, had agreed on a plan to finalize the negotiations for an
agreement in relation to the financial restructuring of Solstad Offshore ASA
("SOFF") and its subsidiaries for the vessels Far Senator and Far Statesman.
F-Shiplease AS has entered into a Restructuring Implementation Agreement ("RIA")
with SOFF on the same terms as disclosed in Ocean Yield's stock exchange notice
of 31 March 2020.
The effectiveness of the RIA is conditional on credit committee approvals with
the senior finance parties of SOFF. The implementation of the restructuring of
SOFF is further subject to the approval of its general meeting, relevant
bondholders' meetings, agreement on long form documentation and related
customary condition precedent documentation. The closing of the restructuring is
expected to take place in July 2020, however, the RIA has a long stop date which
can be extended to 8 November 2020 if more time is required.
Company contact:
Eirik Eide (CFO), Tel +47 24 13 01 91
Investor Relations contact:
Marius Magelie (SVP Finance & Investor Relations), Tel +47 24 13 01 82
Company information:
Ocean Yield ASA is a ship owning company with investments in vessels on long
-term charters. The company has a significant contract backlog that offers
visibility with respect to future earnings and dividend capacity.