Navigator Gas Announces Preliminary Second Quarter 2025 Results (Unaudited)
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) reported its Q2 2025 preliminary results, with total operating revenues of $129.6 million, down from $146.7 million in Q2 2024. Net income was $21.5 million ($0.31 per share), compared to $23.2 million ($0.32 per share) year-over-year.
The company declared a $0.05 per share dividend and completed a $50 million share repurchase program, buying back 3.4 million shares at an average price of $14.68. Navigator Gas also entered a joint venture with Amon Maritime to acquire two ammonia-fueled carriers for delivery in 2028, secured a new $300 million credit facility, and reported strong performance at its Ethylene Export Terminal with 268,117 metric tons throughput.
[ "Completed $50 million share repurchase program at $14.68 per share average", "Secured new $300 million credit facility with improved terms", "Joint venture formed to acquire two new ammonia carriers worth $84 million each", "Ethylene Export Terminal throughput increased to 268,117 metric tons from 230,857 year-over-year", "Received $9 million grant per vessel from Norwegian government for new ammonia carriers", "Secured 5-year time charters for new ammonia vessels" ]Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) ha comunicato i risultati preliminari del secondo trimestre 2025: ricavi operativi totali di $129.6 milioni (in calo rispetto a $146.7 milioni nel Q2 2024) e utile netto di $21.5 milioni (pari a $0.31 per azione), rispetto a $23.2 milioni ($0.32 per azione) dell'anno precedente.
La società ha dichiarato un dividendo di $0.05 per azione e ha completato un programma di riacquisto di azioni da $50 milioni, riacquistando 3,4 milioni di azioni a un prezzo medio di $14.68. Navigator Gas ha inoltre costituito una joint venture con Amon Maritime per acquisire due navi alimentate a ammoniaca, con consegna prevista nel 2028 (circa $84 milioni ciascuna), ha ottenuto una nuova linea di credito da $300 milioni con condizioni migliorate e ha riportato solide performance al suo Ethylene Export Terminal con una movimentazione di 268,117 tonnellate metriche (in aumento rispetto a 230,857 su base annua). Ha inoltre ricevuto un contributo di $9 milioni per nave dal governo norvegese e ha assicurato contratti di time charter di 5 anni per le nuove unità.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) presentó sus resultados preliminares del 2T 2025: ingresos operativos totales de $129.6 millones (por debajo de $146.7 millones en el 2T 2024) y un resultado neto de $21.5 millones ($0.31 por acción), frente a $23.2 millones ($0.32 por acción) interanual.
La compañía declaró un dividendo de $0.05 por acción y completó un programa de recompra de acciones por $50 millones, recomprando 3.4 millones de acciones a un precio medio de $14.68. Navigator Gas también formó una joint venture con Amon Maritime para adquirir dos buques propulsados por amoníaco, con entrega prevista en 2028 (aprox. $84 millones cada uno), aseguró una nueva línea de crédito de $300 millones con condiciones mejoradas y registró un sólido desempeño en su Ethylene Export Terminal con un flujo de 268,117 toneladas métricas (subiendo desde 230,857 interanual). Además recibió una subvención de $9 millones por buque del gobierno noruego y cerró fletamentos a plazo (time charters) por 5 años para las nuevas unidades.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS)� 2025� 2분기 잠정 실적� 발표했습니다. � 영업수익은 $129.6백만으로 2024� 2분기� $146.7백만에서 감소했으�, 당기순이익은 $21.5백만(주당 $0.31)으로 전년 동기 $23.2백만(주당 $0.32) 대� 소폭 하락했습니다.
회사� 주당 $0.05� 배당� 선언했고, 평균 주당 $14.68� 340� 주를 매입하여 $50백만 규모� 자사� 매입 프로그램� 완료했습니다. Navigator Gas� 또한 Amon Maritime와 합작투자� 설립� 2028� 인도 예정� 암모니아 연료 선박 2�(선박� � $84백만)� 인수하기� 했고, 조건� 개선� $300백만 규모� 신규 신용시설� 확보했으�, Ethylene Export Terminal에서 268,117�� 처리량을 기록� 전년 동기 230,857톤에� 증가했습니다. 또한 노르웨이 정부로부� 선박� $9백만� 보조금을 받았�, 새로� 선박들에 대� 5� 기간� 타임차터를 확보했습니다.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) a publié ses résultats préliminaires du 2e trimestre 2025 : revenus d'exploitation totaux de $129.6 millions (en baisse par rapport à $146.7 millions au 2T 2024) et résultat net de $21.5 millions (soit $0.31 par action), contre $23.2 millions ($0.32 par action) un an plus tôt.
La société a déclaré un dividende de $0.05 par action et a achevé un programme de rachat d'actions de $50 millions, en rachetant 3,4 millions d'actions au prix moyen de $14.68. Navigator Gas a également formé une coentreprise avec Amon Maritime pour acquérir deux navires propulsés à l'ammoniac, livrables en 2028 (environ $84 millions chacun), a obtenu une nouvelle facilité de crédit de $300 millions avec des conditions améliorées et a affiché de bonnes performances à son terminal d'exportation d'éthylène avec un débit de 268 117 tonnes métriques (en hausse par rapport à 230 857 en glissement annuel). Elle a en outre reçu une subvention de $9 millions par navire du gouvernement norvégien et a sécurisé des affrètements à temps (time charters) de 5 ans pour les nouvelles unités.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) meldete vorläufige Ergebnisse für Q2 2025: die gesamten Betriebserlöse beliefen sich auf $129.6 Millionen (gegenüber $146.7 Millionen im Q2 2024) und das Nettoergebnis lag bei $21.5 Millionen (entsprechend $0.31 je Aktie) gegenüber $23.2 Millionen ($0.32 je Aktie) im Vorjahreszeitraum.
Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Dividende von $0.05 je Aktie und schloss ein Rückkaufprogramm über $50 Millionen ab, wobei 3,4 Millionen Aktien zum Durchschnittspreis von $14.68 zurückgekauft wurden. Navigator Gas ging außerdem eine Joint Venture mit Amon Maritime ein, um zwei ammoniakbetriebene Tankschiffe zu erwerben, die 2028 geliefert werden sollen (etwa $84 Millionen pro Schiff), sicherte sich eine neue Kreditfazilität über $300 Millionen mit verbesserten Konditionen und verzeichnete eine starke Leistung im Ethylene Export Terminal mit einem Durchsatz von 268.117 metrischen Tonnen (Anstieg gegenüber 230.857 im Jahresvergleich). Zusätzlich erhielt das Projekt einen Zuschuss von $9 Millionen pro Schiff von der norwegischen Regierung und schloss 5‑jährige Time-Charter-Verträge für die neuen Einheiten ab.
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- Revenue decreased to $129.6 million from $146.7 million year-over-year
- Net income declined to $21.5 million from $23.2 million year-over-year
- Fleet utilization dropped to 84.2% from 93.4% year-over-year
- Total debt increased by $124.4 million to $1,026.5 million
- Average daily TCE rate decreased to $28,216 from $29,550 year-over-year
Insights
Navigator Gas reports solid Q2 2025 results despite lower utilization, with strategic share repurchases and successful debt refinancing.
Navigator Gas's Q2 2025 results reveal resilience despite headwinds. Revenue declined to
Fleet utilization dropped to 84.2% from 93.4% year-over-year, impacted by trade uncertainties from tariffs and temporary U.S. ethane export restrictions to China. The average daily TCE rate declined to
Balance sheet management was strategic, with debt increasing to
The company demonstrated portfolio diversification with vessel deployment across time charters (31 vessels), spot/COA (18 vessels), and pool arrangements (9 vessels). Revenue diversification was evident with 44% from petrochemicals, 42% from LPG, and 14% from ammonia.
Notable developments include selling an older vessel for
Looking forward, Navigator Gas has 42% of available days covered by time charters for the next 12 months, with fleet optimization tilted toward midsize vessels and fully/semi-refrigerated vessels on time charters while positioning ethylene-capable vessels for spot market opportunities.
LONDON, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- On August 12, 2025, the Board of Navigator Holdings Ltd., (NYSE: NVGS) (“Navigator Holdings�, “Navigator Gas�, “our�, “we�, “us� or the “Company�) declared a cash dividend of
$0.05 per share of the Company's common stock for the quarter ended June30, 2025, under the Company's Return of Capital policy, payable on September17, 2025, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business U.S. Eastern Time on August28, 2025 (the “Dividend�). - Also as part of the Company's Return of Capital policy for the quarter ended June30, 2025, the Company expects to repurchase approximately
$2.1 million of its common stock between August 14, 2025, and September 30, 2025, subject to operating needs, market conditions, legal requirements, stock price and other circumstances (the “share repurchases�), such that the Dividend and share repurchases together equal25% of net income for the quarter ended June30, 2025. - On June17, 2025 the Company paid a dividend of
$0.05 per share of the Company’s common stock to all shareholders of record as of the close of business U.S. Eastern Time on May29, 2025, totaling$3.5 million , and the Company repurchased 234,003 shares of common stock in the open market between March 19, 2025, and March 31, 2025, at an average price of$14.12 per share, totaling approximately$3.3 million , all as part of the Company's Return of Capital policy for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. - On May 13, 2025, the Board authorized a new share repurchase plan authorizing the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate of
$50 million of the Company’s common stock. The Company repurchased 2,056,588 shares of common stock in the open market between May 15, 2025, and June30, 2025, at an average price of$14.41 per share, totaling$29.4 million . Subsequent to June 30, 2025 the Company repurchased 1,348,867 shares of common stock in the open market between July 1, 2025, and July 30, 2025, at an average price of$15.15 per share, totaling$20.4 million . The Company completed the new share repurchase plan on July 30, 2025. A total of 3,405,455 shares were repurchased in the open market at an average price of$14.68 per share between May 15, 2025 and July 30, 2025. - The Company reported total operating revenues of
$129.6 million for the three months ended June30, 2025, compared to$146.7 million for the three months ended June30, 2024. - Net income attributable to stockholders of the Company was
$21.5 million for the three months ended June30, 2025, compared to$23.2 million for the three months ended June30, 2024. - EBITDA1 was
$71.9 million for the three months ended June30, 2025, compared to$75.1 million for the three months ended June30, 2024. - Adjusted EBITDA1 was
$60.1 million for the three months ended June30, 2025, compared to$77.6 million for the three months ended June30, 2024. - Basic earnings per share attributable to stockholders of the Company were
$0.31 for the three months ended June30, 2025, compared to$0.32 per share for the three months ended June30, 2024. - Adjusted basic earnings per share attributable to stockholders of the Company1 were
$0.14 per share for the three months ended June30, 2025, compared to$0.35 per share for the three months ended June30, 2024 driven primarily by the decrease in net income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. and adjusting for the profit on sale of vessel. - The Company increased its debt by
$124.4 million to$1,026.5 million during the three months ended June30, 2025, as the Company borrowed$300 million under its May 2025 Facility (as defined below) and$40 million under the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue (as defined below) and repaid our September 2020 Facility of$143.4 million and our October 2013 Facility of$14.7 million and made quarterly repayments on loan facilities and revolving credit facilities of$54.9 million . This is compared to an increase of$48.6 million to$902.1 million during the three months ended March31, 2025 when the Company borrowed an aggregate of$76.8 million under its February 2025 Facility (as defined below), which borrowings were offset by quarterly repayments on loan facilities of$28.2 million . - The Company's cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was
$287.4 million as of June30, 2025, compared to$139.0 million as of March31, 2025 and$139.8 million as at December 31, 2024. - On June 24, 2025 the Company entered into interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk on approximately
79% of the outstanding Term Loan portion of our May 2025 Facility.
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1 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd., and Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share are not measurements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before profit/loss on sale of vessel, realized and unrealized gain/loss on non-designated derivative instruments and unrealized foreign currency exchange, write off of deferred financing costs and other income. Adjusted basic earnings per share represents basic earnings per share adjusted to exclude profit/loss on sale of vessel, realized and unrealized gain/loss on non-designated derivative instruments and unrealized foreign currency exchange, write off of deferred financing costs and other income. Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. represents net income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. before profit/loss on sale of vessel, realized and unrealized gain/loss on non-designated derivative instruments and unrealized foreign currency exchange, write off of deferred financing costs and other income. Management believes that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. and Adjusted Basic earnings per share are useful to investors in evaluating the operating performance of the Company. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. and Adjusted Basic earnings per share do not represent and should not be considered alternatives to consolidated net income, earnings per share, cash generated from operations or any other GAAP measure.
Other Highlights and Developments
Fleet Operational Update
The average daily time charter equivalent (“TCE�) rate across the fleet was
Utilization across the fleet was
Utilization and the average TCE rate in the second quarter were impacted by market uncertainties arising from trade tariffs as many customers opted to wait for more clarity, delaying entry into export and import agreements during this period. In addition, trade was further disrupted following imposition by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") of an export license requirement for all ethane movements from the U.S. to China from May 23, 2025, until July 2, 2025, when the license requirement was rescinded. Following the requirement being rescinded and as applicable trade tariff tensions ease, we expect utilization to improve during the third quarter of 2025.
In the second quarter approximately
U.S. domestic ethylene prices started the second quarter of 2025 at
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we had an average of 31 vessels engaged under time charters, 18 vessels on spot voyage charters and contracts of affreightment (“COAs"), and 9 vessels operating in the independently managed Unigas Pool. For the 12-month period commencing July 1, 2025, we have
The handysize 12-month forward-looking market assessment for semi-refrigerated vessels decreased from the end of the first quarter of 2025 compared to the end of second quarter of 2025 by
The handysize 12-month forward-looking market assessment for fully refrigerated vessels decreased from the end of the first quarter of 2025 compared to the end of second quarter of 2025 by
The handysize 12-month forward-looking market assessment for ethylene-capable vessels remained flat from the end of the first quarter of 2025 compared to the end of second quarter of 2025 at
Sale of vessel
On May 13, 2025, the Company sold and delivered Navigator Venus, a 2000-built 22,085 cbm ethylene capable semi-refrigerated handysize vessel to a third party for net proceeds of
New Share Repurchase Plan
On May 13, 2025, the Board of Navigator Holdings Ltd. authorized a new share repurchase plan in relation to Navigator’s common stock (the “New Share Repurchase Plan�). Pursuant to the New Share Repurchase Plan, Navigator was authorized to repurchase up to an aggregate of
Joint Venture with Amon Maritime For Construction of Two New Ammonia Gas Carriers ("Ammonia Newbuild Vessels")
On July 17, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into a joint venture with Amon Maritime (the "Amon Joint Venture"), pursuant to which the joint venture intends to acquire two newbuild 51,530 cubic meter capacity ammonia fueled liquefied ammonia carriers (the “Ammonia Newbuild Vessels�), which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas. Subject to the terms and conditions of the investment, Navigator will own
The Amon Joint Venture has entered into contracts with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. to build the Ammonia Newbuild Vessels, with deliveries scheduled to take place in June and October 2028 respectively, at an average yard price of
Once delivered, subject to customary conditions, each of the Ammonia Newbuild Vessels is expected to be operated by the Amon Joint Venture pursuant to time charters with an established industry leader, each for a period of five years from delivery.
May 2025 Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility
On May 2, 2025, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility for up to
Ethylene Export Terminal Update
We own a
The Ethylene Export Terminal throughput for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was 268,117 metric tons, compared to 230,857 metric tons for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 85,553 metric tons for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Our share of the results of our equity investment in the Ethylene Export Terminal was a gain of
Despite a recent increase in domestic U.S. ethylene prices due to elevated feedstock costs, lower inventory levels, and higher domestic demand, we expect throughput for the third quarter of 2025 to be similar to the second quarter of 2025 supported by strong demand from Europe and as applicable trade tariff tensions ease.
The Ethylene Export Terminal, now expanded, has an increased ethylene export capacity of at least 1.55 million tons per annum. Two new multi-year offtake contracts related to the expanded volume have been signed and we continue to expect that additional capacity will be contracted during 2025. Until further offtake contracts are signed, available volume will be sold on a spot basis.
2024 Senior Unsecured Bonds and 2025 Bond Tap Issue
On October 17, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of
On March 28, 2025, pursuant to an addendum (the “March 2025 Bond Tap Issue Addendum�), the Company completed an additional aggregate principal tap issue of
Return of Capital Policy
The Company’s current Return of Capital policy, which is subject to operating needs, market conditions, legal requirements, stock price and other circumstances, is based on paying out quarterly cash dividends of
As part of the Return of Capital policy, we expect to repurchase the Company’s common stock and any such share repurchases will be made via open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or any other method permitted under U.S. securities laws and the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Declarations of any dividends in the future, and the amount of any such dividends, are subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board. The Return of Capital policy does not oblige the Company to pay any dividends or repurchase any of its shares in the future and it may be suspended, discontinued or modified by the Company at any time, for any reason. Further, the timing of any share repurchases under the Return of Capital policy will be determined by the Company’s management and will depend on operating needs, market conditions, legal requirements, stock price, and other circumstances.
Legal Updates
The Company continues to monitor reports concerning Muhamad Kerry Adrianto and certain other business partners and executives of PT Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia’s state-owned energy company (“Pertamina�), following their arrest by Indonesian authorities on February 25, 2025 as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption. The allegations relate to the mismanagement of crude oil and oil refinery products at Pertamina between 2018 and 2023. The investigation by Indonesian authorities is ongoing.
Mr. Adrianto serves as a director of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa ("PTNK"), our Indonesian joint venture. The Company is in the process of removing Mr. Adrianto from his position as a director at PTNK. Three unencumbered vessels in our fleet and approximately
We continue to believe that these events will not have a material impact on the Company or our operations.
Unaudited Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
` | Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Percentage change | |||||
(in thousands, except percentage change) | ||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 131,601 | $ | 117,205 | (10.9)% | |||
Operating revenues � Unigas Pool | 15,075 | 12,430 | (17.5)% | |||||
Total operating revenues | 146,676 | 129,635 | (11.6)% | |||||
Brokerage commission | 1,869 | 1,536 | (17.8)% | |||||
Voyage expenses | 17,123 | 15,213 | (11.2)% | |||||
Vessel operating expenses | 43,494 | 47,373 | 8.9 | % | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 33,349 | 34,827 | 4.4 | % | ||||
General and administrative costs | 11,320 | 10,264 | (9.3)% | |||||
Total operating expenses | 107,155 | 109,213 | 1.9 | % | ||||
Operating Income | 39,521 | 20,422 | (48.3)% | |||||
AG˹ٷized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | � | (2 | ) | � | ||||
Unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | (1,581 | ) | (1,349 | ) | (14.7)% | |||
Interest expense | (15,294 | ) | (15,063 | ) | (1.5)% | |||
Write off of deferred financing costs | � | (257 | ) | � | ||||
Interest income | 1,550 | 1,717 | 10.8 | % | ||||
Unrealized foreign exchange (loss)/gain | (880 | ) | 845 | (196.0)% | ||||
Profit from sale of vessel | � | 12,617 | � | |||||
Income before taxes and share of result of equity method investments | 23,316 | 18,930 | (18.8)% | |||||
Income taxes | (1,161 | ) | (1,495 | ) | 28.8 | % | ||
Share of result of equity method investments | 4,687 | 4,805 | 2.5 | % | ||||
Net Income | 26,842 | 22,240 | (17.1)% | |||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (3,602 | ) | (787 | ) | (78.2)% | |||
Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 23,240 | $ | 21,453 | (7.7)% |
The following table presents selected operating data for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, which we believe is useful in understanding the basis of movements in our operating revenues.
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
* Fleet Data: | ||||||
Weighted average number of vessels | 47.0 | 49.5 | ||||
Ownership days | 4,277 | 4,501 | ||||
Available days | 4,146 | 4,294 | ||||
Earning days | 3,874 | 3,615 | ||||
Fleet utilization | ||||||
** Average daily Time Charter Equivalent | $ | 29,550 | $ | 28,216 |
* Fleet Data - Our nine owned smaller vessels in the independently managed Unigas Pool are excluded.
** Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Time charter equivalent - TCE is a measure of the average daily revenue performance of a vessel. TCE is not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For all charters, we calculate TCE by dividing total operating revenues (excluding revenue from the Unigas Pool), less any voyage expenses, by the number of earning days for the relevant period. Under a time charter, the charterer pays substantially all of the vessel's voyage related expenses, whereas for voyage charters, also known as spot market charters, we pay all voyage expenses and charge our customers for these costs through our sales invoicing. TCE is a shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., voyage charters, time charters and contracts of affreightment) under which the vessels may be employed. We include average daily TCE, as we believe it provides additional meaningful information. Our calculation of TCE may not be comparable to that reported by other companies.
The following table represents a reconciliation of operating revenues to TCE. Operating revenues are the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the periods presented.
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | |||
*** Average daily time charter equivalent: | (inthousands,exceptearningdays and averagedailytimecharterequivalentrate) | |||
Operating revenues | $ | 131,601 | $ | 117,205 |
Voyage expenses | 17,123 | 15,213 | ||
Operating revenues less voyage expenses | $ | 114,478 | $ | 101,992 |
Earning days | 3,874 | 3,615 | ||
Average daily time charter equivalent | $ | 29,550 | $ | 28,216 |
*** Operating revenues and voyage expenses of our nine owned vessels in the independently managed Unigas Pool are excluded.
Operating Revenues.Operating revenues, net of address commissions, were
- a decrease of approximately
$5.4million attributable to a decrease in average monthly TCE rates, which decreased to an average of approximately$28,216 per vessel per day ($858,234 per vessel per calendar month) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to an average of approximately$29,550 per vessel per day ($898,823 per vessel per calendar month) for the three months ended June 30, 2024; - a decrease of approximately
$11.2million attributable to a decrease in fleet utilization, which decreased to84.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to93.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2024; - an increase of approximately
$4.1million or3.6% , attributable to a net 148-day increase in vessel available days for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. This increase was primarily a result of the effect of the acquisition of the three German-built 17,000 cubic meter capacity, ethylene-capable liquefied gas vessels (the "Purchased Vessels"), during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024; and - a decrease of approximately
$1.9million primarily attributable to a decrease in invoiced pass-through voyage expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Operating Revenues � Unigas Pool.Operating revenues � Unigas Pool was
Brokerage Commissions.Brokerage commissions, which typically vary between
Voyage Expenses.Voyage expenses decreased by
Vessel Operating Expenses.Vessel operating expenses increased by
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased by
General and Administrative Costs.General and administrative costs decreased by
Unrealized Loss on Non-Designated Derivative Instruments.The unrealized loss of
Interest Expense.Interest expense decreased by
Unrealized Foreign Exchange Gains and Loss. The unrealized foreign exchange gain of
Income Taxes.Income taxes relate to taxes on our subsidiaries and businesses incorporated around the world, including those incorporated in the United States of America. Income taxes were an expense of
Share of Result of Equity Method Investments.The share of the result of the Company’s
Non-Controlling Interests. The Company entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement for Navigator Aurora in November 2019 with a wholly-owned special purpose vehicle of a financial institution (“Lessor SPV�). The sale and leaseback arrangement for Navigator Aurora terminated in October 2024 and up to the date of termination, as we were the primary beneficiary of this entity, we were required to consolidate this variable interest entity ("VIE") into our financial results. The net income attributable to the Lessor SPV included in our financial results was nil for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and
In September 2022, the Company entered into a joint venture with Greater Bay Gas Co Ltd., ("Greater Bay Gas") to acquire five ethylene vessels, Navigator Luna, Navigator Solar, Navigator Castor, Navigator Equator, and Navigator Vega (the “Navigator Greater Bay Joint Venture�). The joint venture is owned
Unaudited Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
The following table compares our operating results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2025:
Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | Percentage change | ||||||
(in thousands, except percentage change) | ||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 252,621 | $ | 257,107 | 1.8 | % | ||
Operating revenues � Unigas Pool | 28,210 | 23,934 | (15.2)% | |||||
Total operating revenues | 280,831 | 281,041 | 0.1 | % | ||||
Brokerage commission | 3,495 | 3,451 | (1.3)% | |||||
Voyage expenses | 31,306 | 35,874 | 14.6 | % | ||||
Vessel operating expenses | 85,612 | 94,386 | 10.2 | % | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 66,790 | 69,013 | 3.3 | % | ||||
General and administrative costs | 17,800 | 18,388 | 3.3 | % | ||||
Total operating expenses | 205,003 | 221,112 | 7.9 | % | ||||
Operating Income | 75,828 | 59,929 | (21.0)% | |||||
AG˹ٷized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | � | (1,228 | ) | � | ||||
Unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | (2,028 | ) | (2,385 | ) | 17.6 | % | ||
Interest expense | (29,508 | ) | (27,755 | ) | (5.9)% | |||
Interest income | 3,162 | 2,838 | (10.2)% | |||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss | (2,403 | ) | (146 | ) | � | |||
Write off of deferred financing costs | � | (257 | ) | � | ||||
Other income | � | 4,801 | - | |||||
Profit from sale of vessel | � | 12,617 | � | |||||
Income before taxes and share of result of equity method investments | 45,051 | 48,414 | 7.5 | % | ||||
Income taxes | (2,367 | ) | (1,351 | ) | (42.9)% | |||
Share of result of equity method investments | 9,077 | 3,901 | (57.0)% | |||||
Net Income | 51,761 | 50,964 | (1.5)% | |||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (5,948 | ) | (2,474 | ) | (58.4)% | |||
Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 45,813 | $ | 48,490 | 5.8 | % |
The following table presents selected operating data for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, which we believe are useful in understanding the basis for movement in our operating revenues.
Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
* Fleet Data: | ||||||
Weighted average number of vessels | 47.0 | 48.7 | ||||
Ownership days | 8,554 | 8,822 | ||||
Available days | 8,365 | 8,528 | ||||
Earning days | 7,644 | 7,527 | ||||
Fleet utilization | 91.4 | % | 88.3 | % | ||
** Average daily Time Charter Equivalent | $ | 28,953 | $ | 29,391 |
* Fleet Data - Our nine owned smaller vessels in the independently managed Unigas Pool and the vessels owned by Pacific Gas in our Luna Pool prior to their acquisition by the Navigator Greater Bay Joint Venture are not included in this data.
** Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Time charter equivalent - TCE is a measure of the average daily revenue performance of a vessel. TCE is not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For all charters, we calculate TCE by dividing total operating revenues (excluding collaborative arrangements and revenues from the Unigas Pool), less any voyage expenses (excluding collaborative arrangements), by the number of earning days for the relevant period. TCE excludes the effects of the collaborative arrangements as earnings days and fleet utilization, on which TCE is based, is calculated only in relation to our owned vessels. Under a time charter, the charterer pays substantially all of the vessel's voyage related expenses, whereas for voyage charters, also known as spot market charters, we pay all voyage expenses and charge our customers for these costs through our sales invoicing. TCE is a shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., voyage charters, time charters and contracts of affreightment) under which the vessels may be employed. We include average daily TCE, as we believe it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with net operating revenues. Our calculation of TCE may not be comparable to that reported by other companies.
The following table represents a reconciliation of operating revenues to TCE. Operating revenues are the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the periods presented.
Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
*** Average daily time charter equivalent: | (inthousands,exceptearningdays and averagedailytimecharterequivalentrate) | |||||
Fleet Data: | ||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 252,621 | $ | 257,107 | ||
Voyage expenses | (31,306 | ) | (35,874 | ) | ||
Operating revenues less voyage expenses | 221,315 | $ | 221,233 | |||
Earning days | 7,644 | 7,527 | ||||
Average daily time charter equivalent | $ | 28,953 | $ | 29,391 |
*** Operating revenue and voyage expenses our nine owned vessels in the independently managed Unigas Pool.
Operating Revenues.Operating revenues, net of address commissions, were
- an increase of approximately
$3.4million attributable to an increase in average monthly time charter equivalent rates, which increased to an average of approximately$29,391 per vessel per day ($893,969 per vessel per calendar month) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to an average of approximately$28,953 per vessel per day ($880,647 per vessel per calendar month) for the six months ended June 30, 2024; - a decrease in operating revenues of approximately
$7.8million attributable to a decrease in fleet utilization, which declined to88.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to91.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024; - an increase in operating revenues of approximately
$4.3million or3.1% driven by a 268-day increase in vessel available days for the six months ended June 30, 2025 due to the acquisition of the Purchased Vessels, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024; and - an increase in operating revenues of approximately
$4.6million primarily attributable to an increase in pass-through voyage costs for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Operating Revenues � Unigas Pool.Operating revenues � Unigas Pool was
Brokerage Commissions.Brokerage commissions, which typically vary between
Voyage Expenses.Voyage expenses increased by
Vessel Operating Expenses.Vessel operating expenses increased by
Depreciation and Amortization.Depreciation and amortization increased by
General and Administrative Costs.General and administrative costs increased by
Unrealized Loss on Non-designated Derivative Instruments.The unrealized loss of
AG˹ٷized Loss on Non-designated Derivative Instruments. The realized loss of
Interest Expense.Interest expense decreased by
Unrealized Foreign Exchange (Loss)/Gains. The unrealized foreign exchange loss of
Other Income. In March 2025, the Company received
Write off of Deferred Financing Costs. The write off of deferred financing costs of
Income Taxes.Income taxes relate to taxes on our subsidiaries and businesses incorporated around the world including those incorporated in the United States of America. Income taxes were
Share of Result of Equity Method Investments.The share of the result of the Company’s
Non-Controlling Interest. The Company entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement for Navigator Aurora in November 2019 with a wholly-owned special purpose vehicle of a financial institution (“Lessor SPV�). The sale and leaseback arrangement for Navigator Aurora terminated in October 2024 and up to the date of the termination we were the primary beneficiary of this entity, and we were required to consolidate this variable interest entity ("VIE") into our financial results. The net income attributable to the Lessor SPV included in our financial results was nil for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and was
In September 2022, the Company entered into the Navigator Greater Bay Joint Venture to acquire five ethylene vessels, Navigator Luna, Navigator Solar, Navigator Castor, Navigator Equator and Navigator Vega. The joint venture is owned
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following table shows a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June30, 2025 and 2024:
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||
(inthousands) | ||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 26,842 | $ | 22,240 | $ | 51,761 | $ | 50,964 | ||
Net interest expense3 | 13,744 | 13,346 | 26,346 | 24,917 | ||||||
Income taxes | 1,161 | 1,495 | 2,367 | 1,351 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 33,349 | 34,827 | 66,790 | 69,013 | ||||||
EBITDA2 | 75,096 | 71,908 | 147,264 | 146,245 | ||||||
AG˹ٷized loss on non-designated derivatives instruments | � | 2 | � | 1,228 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | 1,581 | 1,349 | 2,028 | 2,385 | ||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss/(gain)3 | 880 | (845 | ) | 2,403 | 146 | |||||
Write off of deferred financing costs | � | 257 | � | 257 | ||||||
Profit from sale of vessel | � | (12,617 | ) | � | (12,617 | ) | ||||
Other income | � | � | � | (4,801 | ) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 | $ | 77,557 | $ | 60,054 | $ | 151,695 | $ | 132,843 |
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2 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd., and Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share are not measurements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before profit/loss on sale of vessel, realized and unrealized gain/loss on non-designated derivative instruments and unrealized foreign currency exchange, write off of deferred financing costs and other income. Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share represents basic earnings per share adjusted to exclude profit/loss on sale of vessel, realized and unrealized gain/loss on non-designated derivative instruments and unrealized foreign currency exchange, write off of deferred financing costs and other income. Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. represents net income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. adjusted to exclude profit/loss on sale of vessel, realized and unrealized gain/loss on non-designated derivative instruments and unrealized foreign currency exchange, write off of deferred financing costs and other income. Management believes that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. and Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share are useful to investors in evaluating the operating performance of the Company. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. and Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share do not represent and should not be considered alternatives to consolidated net income, earnings per share, cash generated from operations or any other GAAP measure.
The following table shows a reconciliation of Net Income attributed to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd., for the three and six months ended June30, 2025 and 2024:
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||
(inthousands except earnings per share and number of shares) | ||||||||||
Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 23,240 | $ | 21,453 | $ | 45,813 | $ | 48,490 | ||
AG˹ٷized loss on non-designated derivatives instruments | � | 2 | � | 1,228 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | 1,581 | 1,349 | 2,028 | 2,385 | ||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss3 | 880 | (845 | ) | 2,403 | 146 | |||||
Write off of deferred financing costs | � | 257 | � | 257 | ||||||
Profit from sale of vessel | � | (12,617 | ) | � | (12,617 | ) | ||||
Other income | � | � | � | (4,801 | ) | |||||
Adjusted Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 25,701 | $ | 9,599 | $ | 50,244 | $ | 35,088 | ||
Earnings per share attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | ||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.70 | ||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.69 | ||
Adjusted Basic earnings per share2 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.51 | ||
Adjusted Diluted earnings per share2 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.50 | ||
Basic weighted average number of shares | 72,458,773 | 68,808,277 | 72,834,272 | 69,097,844 | ||||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares | 72,883,133 | 69,502,347 | 73,320,149 | 69,810,951 |
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3 In preparing these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has disaggregated certain income statement line items. This disaggregation was performed to enhance clarity and to provide users with greater insight into the Company’s financial position. Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses is separately disclosed and disaggregated from interest expense. Prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity and Cash Needs
Our primary sources of funds are cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, undrawn bank borrowings, proceeds from vessel sales, and proceeds from bond issuances. The Company repaid
Our secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities contain covenants that require that the borrowers maintain liquidity of no less than (i)
On May 2, 2025, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility for up to
On March 28, 2025, pursuant to the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue Addendum, the Company completed the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue issuing an additional aggregate principal amount of
On February 7, 2025, the Company entered into a
The Company has a responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt over its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are expected to be issued. We believe, given our current cash balances, that our financial resources, including the cash expected to be generated within the year, will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and working capital needs for at least the next twelve months taking into account our existing capital commitments and debt service requirements.
Our primary uses of funds are drydocking and other vessel maintenance expenditures, voyage expenses, vessel operating expenses, general and administrative costs, insurance costs, expenditures incurred in connection with ensuring that our vessels comply with international and regulatory standards, financing expenses and quarterly repayment of bank loans. We also expect to use funds in connection with our Return of Capital policy. In addition, our medium-term and long-term liquidity needs relate to debt repayments, repayment of bonds, payments for the Newbuild Vessels (as defined in the notes to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements), the Amon Joint Venture, the Ammonia Newbuild Vessels and other potential future joint ventures, vessel newbuilds, related investments, and other potential future vessel acquisitions, and or related port or terminal projects.
As of June30, 2025, we had
Capital Expenditures
The total capital contributions required from us for our share of the construction cost for the Terminal Expansion Project was
Liquefied gas transportation by sea is a capital-intensive business, requiring significant investment to maintain an efficient fleet and to stay in regulatory compliance.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash provided by/(used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 116,509 | $ | 103,744 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,342 | ) | (86,722 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | (130,357 | ) | 130,754 | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2,404 | (144 | ) | |||
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | (19,786 | ) | $ | 147,632 |
Operating Cash Flows. Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased to
Net cash flow from operating activities principally depends upon charter rates attainable, fleet utilization, fluctuations in working capital balances, repairs and maintenance activity, amount and duration of drydocks, and changes in foreign currency rates.
We are required to drydock each vessel once every five years until it reaches 15 years of age, after which we drydock vessels approximately every two and a half years. Drydocking each vessel, including travelling to and from the drydock, can take between 20 and 30 days in total, being approximately 5-10 days of voyage time to and from the shipyard and approximately 15-20 days of actual drydocking time. 3 of our vessels completed their respective drydockings during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
We estimate the current cost of a five-year drydocking for one of our vessels to be approximately
Investing Cash Flows. Net cash used in investing activities was
Net cash used in investing activities was
Financing Cash Flows. Net cash provided by financing activities was
Net cash used in financing activities was
Secured Term Loan Facilities, Revolving Credit Facilities and Terminal Facility
General. Navigator Gas LLC., our wholly-owned subsidiary, and certain of our vessel-owning subsidiaries have entered into various secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities as summarized in the table below. For additional information regarding our secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities, please read “Item 5—Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Secured Term Loan Facilities and Revolving Credit Facilities� in the Company's 2024 Annual Report.
The table below summarizes our facilities as of June30, 2025:
Facilityagreement | Original facility amount | Principal amount outstanding | Undrawn RCF component | Interestrate | Facility maturitydate | ||||
(in millions) | |||||||||
March 2019 Terminal Facility | $ | 75.0 | $ | 6.0 | � | Comp SOFR + 326 BPS | December 2025 | ||
August 2021 Loan Agreement | 67.0 | 32.0 | � | Fixed 378 BPS | June 2026 | ||||
February 2025 Secured Term Loan | 74.6 | 74.6 | � | Term SOFR + 180 BPS | August 2026 | ||||
October 2013 DB Credit Facility A | 57.7 | 8.4 | � | Comp SOFR + 247 BPS | April 2027 | ||||
December2022 Secured Term loan and RCF | 111.8 | 48.8 | 28.5 | Term SOFR + 209 BPS | September 2028 | ||||
July 2015 DB Credit Facility B | 60.9 | 19.0 | � | Comp SOFR + 247 BPS | December 2028 | ||||
July 2015 Santander Credit Facility B | 55.8 | 18.6 | � | Comp SOFR + 247 BPS | January 2029 | ||||
March 2023 Secured Term Loan | 200.0 | 125.1 | � | Comp SOFR + 210 BPS | March 2029 | ||||
December 2022 Secured Term Loan | 151.3 | 125.3 | � | Term SOFR + 220 BPS | December 2029 | ||||
August 2024 Secured Term Loan and RCF | 147.6 | 138.0 | � | Term SOFR + 190 BPS | August 2030 | ||||
May 2025 Secured Term Loan and RCF | 300.0 | 300.0 | � | Term SOFR + 170 BPS | May 2031 | ||||
Total | $ | 1,301.7 | $ | 895.8 | $ | 28.5 |
May 2025 Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility. On May 2, 2025, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility for up to
Financial Covenants. Our secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants requiring the borrowers, among other things, to ensure that:
- borrowers maintain a certain level of cash and cash equivalents based on the number of vessels in our fleet or in the relevant facilities, up to an amount of
$50 million and;
- borrowers must maintain a minimum ratio of shareholder equity to total assets, or value adjusted total assets, of
30% .
Restrictive Covenants. The secured facilities provide that the borrowers may not declare or pay dividends to shareholders out of operating revenue generated by the vessels securing the indebtedness if an event of default has occurred and is continuing. The secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities also typically limit the borrowers from, among other things, incurring further indebtedness or entering into mergers and divestitures. The secured facilities also contain general covenants that require the borrowers to maintain adequate insurance coverage and to maintain the vessels, and include customary events of default including those relating to a failure to pay principal or interest, a breach of covenant, representation or warranty, a cross-default to other indebtedness, or non-compliance with security documents.
Borrowers are required to deliver quarterly compliance certificates, which certificates on a semi-annual basis on June 30 and December 31, includes providing average valuations of the vessels securing the applicable facility from two independent ship brokers. Upon delivery of the valuations, if the market value of the collateral vessels is less than
2024 Senior Unsecured Bonds and 2025 Senior Unsecured Bond Tap Issue
General. On October 17, 2024, we issued an aggregate principal amount of
On March 28, 2025, pursuant to the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue Addendum, the Company completed the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue issuing an additional aggregate principal amount of
The October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue under the same bond terms) are governed by Norwegian law and they are required to be listed on the Nordic ABM, which is operated and organized by Oslo Børs ASA, within 9 months of issuance. The listing process is ongoing and is expected to be completed in August 2025.
Interest. Interest on the October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue) is payable at a fixed rate of
Maturity. The October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue) mature on October 30, 2029 and become repayable on that date.
Optional Redemption. We may redeem the October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue), in whole or in part at any time. Any bonds redeemed: up until October 29, 2027 will be priced at the aggregate of the present value (discounted at 412 basis points) on the Repayment Date of the Nominal Amount and the remaining interest payments up to October 30, 2027; from October 30, 2027 to April 29, 2028, are redeemable at
Additionally, upon the occurrence of a “Change of Control Event� (as defined in the bond terms covering the October 2024 Bonds and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue), the holders of October 2024 Bonds (and holders of the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue) have the option to require us to repay such holders� outstanding principal amount at
Financial Covenants. The bond terms for the October 2024 Bonds and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue contains financial covenants requiring us, among other things, to ensure that:
- we and our subsidiaries maintain a minimum liquidity of no less than
$35 million ; and - we and our subsidiaries maintain an Equity Ratio (as defined) of at least
30% .
Our compliance with the covenants listed above is measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter. As of June30, 2025, we were in compliance with all covenants under the October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue).
Restrictive Covenants. The October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue) provide that we may declare or pay dividends to shareholders provided the Company maintains a minimum liquidity of
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make estimates in the application of our accounting policies based on our best assumptions, judgments and opinions. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material. For a description of our material accounting policies, please read Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Company's 2024 Annual Report.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations, as well as inflation. We use interest rate swaps to manage some of our interest rate risks. We do not use interest rate swaps or any other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes through borrowings that require us to make interest payments based on SOFR. We are party to a fixed-rate unsecured bond and our wholly-owned subsidiaries and certain of our vessel-owning subsidiaries are party to secured term loans and revolving credit facilities that bear interest at rates of SOFR plus margins of between 170 and 326 basis points. At June30, 2025,
We use interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to market risk from changes in interest rates. The principal objective of these contracts is to minimize the risks and costs associated with our floating-rate debt. The Company is exposed to the risk of credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty to the interest rate swap agreements.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Our primary economic environment is the international shipping market. This market utilizes the U.S.Dollar as its functional currency. Consequently, most of our revenue is generated in U.S. Dollars. Our expenses are in the currency invoiced by each supplier, and we remit funds in various currencies. We incur some vessel operating expenses and general and administrative costs in foreign currencies, primarily Euros, Pound Sterling, Danish Kroner, and Polish Zloty, and therefore there is a transactional risk that currency fluctuations could have a negative effect on our cash flows and financial condition. We have not entered into any derivative contracts to mitigate our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk as of June30, 2025.
Inflation
We are exposed to increases in operating costs arising from vessel operations, including crewing, vessel repair costs, drydocking costs, insurance and fuel prices as well as from general inflation, and we are subject to fluctuations as a result of general market forces. Increases in bunker costs could have a material effect on our future operations if the number and duration of our voyage charters or Contracts of Affreightment ("COAs") increases. In the case of the 50 vessels owned and commercially managed by us as of June30, 2025, 34 were employed on time charter and as such it is the charterers who pay for the fuel on those vessels. If our vessels are employed under voyage charters or COAs, freight rates are generally sensitive to the price of fuel however a sharp rise in bunker prices may have a temporary negative effect on our results since freight rates generally adjust only after bunker prices settle at a higher level.
Credit Risk
We may be exposed to credit risks in relation to vessel employment and at times we may have multiple vessels employed by the same charterer. We consider and evaluate the concentration of credit risk continuously and perform ongoing evaluations of these charterers for credit risk. At June30, 2025, no more than four of our vessels were employed by the same charterer. We invest our surplus funds with reputable financial institutions, and at June30, 2025, all such deposits had maturities of no more than three months, in order to provide the Company with flexibility to meet working capital and capital investment requirements.
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||||
(in thousands except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 131,601 | $ | 117,205 | $ | 252,621 | $ | 257,107 | ||||
Operating revenues � Unigas Pool | 15,075 | 12,430 | 28,210 | 23,934 | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 146,676 | 129,635 | 280,831 | 281,041 | ||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Brokerage commission | 1,869 | 1,536 | 3,495 | 3,451 | ||||||||
Voyage expenses | 17,123 | 15,213 | 31,306 | 35,874 | ||||||||
Vessel operating expenses | 43,494 | 47,373 | 85,612 | 94,386 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 33,349 | 34,827 | 66,790 | 69,013 | ||||||||
General and administrative costs | 11,320 | 10,264 | 17,800 | 18,388 | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 107,155 | 109,213 | 205,003 | 221,112 | ||||||||
Operating Income | 39,521 | 20,422 | 75,828 | 59,929 | ||||||||
Other Income/(Expenses) | ||||||||||||
AG˹ٷized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | � | (2 | ) | � | (1,228 | ) | ||||||
Unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | (1,581 | ) | (1,349 | ) | (2,028 | ) | (2,385 | ) | ||||
Interest expense | (15,294 | ) | (15,063 | ) | (29,508 | ) | (27,755 | ) | ||||
Interest income | 1,550 | 1,717 | 3,162 | 2,838 | ||||||||
Write off of deferred financing costs | � | (257 | ) | � | (257 | ) | ||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange (loss)/gain | (880 | ) | 845 | (2,403 | ) | (146 | ) | |||||
Other income | � | � | � | 4,801 | ||||||||
Profit from sale of vessel | � | 12,617 | � | 12,617 | ||||||||
Income before taxes and share of result of equity method investments | 23,316 | 18,930 | 45,051 | 48,414 | ||||||||
Income taxes | (1,161 | ) | (1,495 | ) | (2,367 | ) | (1,351 | ) | ||||
Share of result of equity method investments | 4,687 | 4,805 | 9,077 | 3,901 | ||||||||
Net Income | 26,842 | 22,240 | 51,761 | 50,964 | ||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (3,602 | ) | (787 | ) | (5,948 | ) | (2,474 | ) | ||||
Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 23,240 | $ | 21,453 | $ | 45,813 | $ | 48,490 | ||||
Earnings per share attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd.: | ||||||||||||
Basic: | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.70 | ||||
Diluted: | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.69 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding in the period: | ||||||||||||
Basic: | 72,458,773 | 68,808,277 | 72,834,272 | 69,097,844 | ||||||||
Diluted: | 72,883,133 | 69,502,347 | 73,320,149 | 69,810,951 |
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 26,842 | $ | 22,240 | $ | 51,761 | $ | 50,964 | ||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation (loss)/income | (326 | ) | 232 | (292 | ) | 626 | ||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 26,516 | $ | 22,472 | $ | 51,469 | $ | 51,590 | ||
Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||||||
Stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 22,914 | $ | 21,685 | $ | 45,521 | $ | 49,116 | ||
Non-controlling interest | 3,602 | 787 | 5,948 | 2,474 | ||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 26,516 | $ | 22,472 | $ | 51,469 | $ | 51,590 |
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) | |||||
As at December31, 2024 | As at June30, 2025 | ||||
(in thousands, except share data) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Current Assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 130,821 | $ | 238,140 | |
Restricted cash | 8,976 | 49,289 | |||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 29,037 | 30,768 | |||
Accrued income | 5,809 | 4,174 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14,824 | 22,880 | |||
Bunkers and other inventory | 13,752 | 14,237 | |||
Insurance receivable | 3,368 | 5,060 | |||
Amounts due from related parties | 13,797 | 9,036 | |||
Total current assets | 220,384 | 373,584 | |||
Non-current Assets | |||||
Vessels, net | 1,653,607 | 1,678,187 | |||
Vessels under construction | 41,589 | 64,028 | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 385 | 386 | |||
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 406 | 399 | |||
Equity method investments | 253,729 | 258,521 | |||
Derivative assets | 7,191 | 2,054 | |||
Right-of-use asset | 2,088 | 1,866 | |||
Other non-current assets | 1,250 | 2,500 | |||
Total non-current assets | 1,960,245 | 2,007,941 | |||
Total Assets | $ | 2,180,629 | $ | 2,381,525 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders� Equity | |||||
Current Liabilities | |||||
Current portion of secured term loan facilities, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 250,087 | $ | 147,589 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 1,180 | 1,289 | |||
Accounts payable | 13,823 | 12,582 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 24,334 | 37,139 | |||
Accrued interest | 4,835 | 5,590 | |||
Deferred income | 24,514 | 29,901 | |||
Derivative liability | � | 1,015 | |||
Total current liabilities | 318,773 | 235,105 | |||
Non-current Liabilities | |||||
Secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities, net of current portion and deferred financing costs | 504,995 | 741,055 | |||
Senior unsecured bond, net of deferred financing costs | 98,446 | 137,878 | |||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 2,574 | 2,287 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 9,477 | 9,796 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 615,492 | 891,016 | |||
Total Liabilities | 934,265 | 1,126,121 | |||
Commitments and Contingencies - Note 12 | |||||
Stockholders� Equity | |||||
Common stock� | 695 | 671 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 800,800 | 801,640 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (548 | ) | 78 | ||
Retained earnings | 404,522 | 411,246 | |||
Total Navigator Holdings Ltd. Stockholders� Equity | 1,205,469 | 1,213,635 | |||
Non-controlling interest | 40,895 | 41,769 | |||
Total equity | 1,246,364 | 1,255,404 | |||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders� Equity | $ | 2,180,629 | $ | 2,381,525 |
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders� Equity (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025: | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except Common stock data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Common stock | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares | Amount | Additional Paid-inCapital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings | Non- Controlling Interest | Total | ||||||||||||
April 1, 2025 | 69,261,596 | $ | 694 | $ | 801,152 | $ | (154 | ) | $ | 426,165 | $ | 40,982 | $ | 1,268,839 | ||||
Restricted shares issued | 44,443 | � | � | � | � | � | � | |||||||||||
Unrestricted shares issued | 106 | � | � | � | � | � | � | |||||||||||
Net income | � | � | � | � | 21,453 | 787 | 22,240 | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | � | � | � | 232 | � | � | 232 | |||||||||||
Dividend declared | � | � | � | � | (3,455 | ) | � | (3,455 | ) | |||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (2,290,591 | ) | (23 | ) | � | � | (32,917 | ) | � | (32,940 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation plan | � | � | 488 | � | � | � | 488 | |||||||||||
June 30, 2025 | 67,015,554 | $ | 671 | $ | 801,640 | $ | 78 | $ | 411,246 | $ | 41,769 | $ | 1,255,404 |
For the Six months ended June 30, 2025: | |||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except Common stock data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Common stock | |||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares | Amount | Additional Paid-inCapital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings | Non- Controlling Interest | Total | |||||||||||||
January 1, 2025 | 69,397,648 | $ | 695 | $ | 800,800 | $ | (548 | ) | $ | 404,522 | $ | 40,895 | $ | 1,246,364 | |||||
Restricted shares issued | 44,443 | � | � | � | � | � | � | ||||||||||||
Unrestricted shares issued | 349 | � | � | � | � | � | � | ||||||||||||
Net income | � | � | � | � | 48,490 | 2,474 | 50,964 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | � | � | � | 626 | � | � | 626 | ||||||||||||
Dividend declared | � | � | � | � | (6,918 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (8,518 | ) | |||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (2,426,886 | ) | (24 | ) | � | � | (34,848 | ) | � | (34,872 | ) | ||||||||
Share-based compensation plan | � | � | 840 | � | � | � | 840 | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2025 | 67,015,554 | $ | 671 | $ | 801,640 | $ | 78 | $ | 411,246 | $ | 41,769 | $ | 1,255,404 |
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024: | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except Common Stock data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Common stock | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares | Amount | Additional Paid-inCapital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings | Non- Controlling Interest | Total | ||||||||||||
April 1, 2024 | 73,157,141 | $ | 733 | $ | 799,561 | $ | (118 | ) | $ | 411,993 | $ | 45,146 | $ | 1,257,315 | ||||
Restricted shares issued | 54,851 | 1 | � | � | � | � | 1 | |||||||||||
Net income | � | � | � | � | 23,240 | 3,602 | 26,842 | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | � | � | � | (326 | ) | � | � | (326 | ) | |||||||||
Dividend Paid | � | � | � | � | (7,312 | ) | � | (7,312 | ) | |||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (3,616,737 | ) | (37 | ) | � | � | (52,786 | ) | � | (52,823 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation plan | � | � | 379 | � | � | � | 379 | |||||||||||
June 30, 2024 | 69,595,255 | $ | 697 | $ | 799,940 | $ | (444 | ) | $ | 375,135 | $ | 48,748 | $ | 1,224,076 |
For the Six months ended June 30, 2024: | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except Common Stock data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Common stock | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares | Amount | Additional Paid-inCapital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings | Non-Controlling Interest | Total | ||||||||||||
January 1, 2024 | 73,208,586 | $ | 733 | $ | 799,472 | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 390,221 | $ | 42,800 | $ | 1,233,074 | ||||
Restricted shares issued | 56,036 | 1 | � | � | � | � | 1 | |||||||||||
Net income | � | � | � | � | 45,813 | 5,948 | 51,761 | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | � | � | � | (292 | ) | � | � | (292 | ) | |||||||||
Dividend Paid | � | � | � | � | (7,312 | ) | � | (7,312 | ) | |||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (3,669,367 | ) | (37 | ) | � | � | (53,587 | ) | � | (53,624 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation plan | � | � | 468 | � | � | � | 468 | |||||||||||
June 30, 2024 | 69,595,255 | $ | 697 | $ | 799,940 | $ | (444 | ) | $ | 375,135 | $ | 48,748 | $ | 1,224,076 |
See accompanying notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | ||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Net Income | $ | 51,761 | $ | 50,964 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||
Unrealized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | 2,028 | 2,385 | ||||
AG˹ٷized loss on non-designated derivative instruments | � | 1,228 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 66,790 | 69,013 | ||||
Payment of drydocking costs | (9,929 | ) | (12,106 | ) | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 468 | 840 | ||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1,692 | 1,740 | ||||
Share of results of equity method investments | (9,077 | ) | (3,901 | ) | ||
Deferred taxes | 1,393 | 319 | ||||
Repayments under operating lease obligations | (320 | ) | (397 | ) | ||
Other Income | � | (4,801 | ) | |||
Other unrealized foreign exchange loss | (805 | ) | 1,003 | |||
Profit from sale of vessel | � | (12,617 | ) | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 15,452 | (1,730 | ) | |||
Insurance claims receivables | (3,243 | ) | (3,979 | ) | ||
Bunkers and lubricant oils | (3,600 | ) | (485 | ) | ||
Accrued income, prepaid expenses and other current assets | (5,811 | ) | (6,199 | ) | ||
Accounts payable, accrued interest, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,586 | 17,706 | ||||
Amounts from related parties | 8,124 | 4,761 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 116,509 | 103,744 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
Additions to vessels and equipment | � | (83,742 | ) | |||
Vessels under construction | � | (20,580 | ) | |||
Contributions to equity method investments | (24,003 | ) | (4,000 | ) | ||
Distributions from equity method investments | 14,650 | 3,109 | ||||
Investment in preferred securities | � | (1,250 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of vessel | � | 17,454 | ||||
Insurance recoveries | 1,011 | 2,287 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,342 | ) | (86,722 | ) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
Proceeds from secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities | � | 377,208 | ||||
Direct financing cost of secured term loan and revolving credit facilities | � | (3,739 | ) | |||
Repurchase of share capital | (53,587 | ) | (34,848 | ) | ||
Proceeds of unsecured bonds | � | 40,000 | ||||
Repayment of secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities | (66,203 | ) | (239,349 | ) | ||
Repayment of refinancing of vessel to related parties | (3,255 | ) | � | |||
Dividend paid to non-controlling interest | � | (1,600 | ) | |||
Dividends paid | (7,312 | ) | (6,918 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | (130,357 | ) | 130,754 | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2,404 | (144 | ) | |||
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (19,786 | ) | 147,632 | |||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 158,242 | 139,797 | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 138,456 | $ | 287,429 | ||
Supplemental Information | ||||||
Total interest paid during the period, net of amounts capitalized | $ | 28,112 | $ | 25,645 | ||
Total tax paid during the period | $ | 716 | $ | 1,084 |
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. General Information and Basis of Presentation
General Information
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (the “Company�), the ultimate parent company of the Navigator Group of companies, is registered in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Company has a core business of owning and operating a fleet of liquefied gas carriers. As of June30, 2025, the Company owned and operated 58 gas carriers (the “Vessels�) each having a cargo capacity of between 3,770 cbm and 38,000 cbm, of which 27 were ethylene and ethane-capable vessels.
The Company entered into a joint venture (the “Navigator Greater Bay Joint Venture�) with Greater Bay Gas Co. Ltd. (“Greater Bay Gas�) in September 2022, which joint venture entity has acquired two 17,000 cbm, 2018-built ethylene-capable liquefied gas carriers and three 22,000 cbm, 2019-built ethylene capable liquefied gas carriers.
The Company owns a
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in the consolidated financial statements to “our�,� we� and “us� refer to the Company.
Basis of Presentation
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP�) for interim financial information and related Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC�) rules for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring items, necessary for a fair statement of financial position, operating results and cash flows have been included in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December31, 2024 included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 25, 2025 (the �2024 Annual Report�). The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, are not necessarily indicative of results for the year ending December31, 2025, or any other future periods.
In preparing these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has disaggregated certain income statement line items. This disaggregation was performed to enhance clarity and to provide users with greater insight into the Company’s financial position. Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses are now separately disclosed and disaggregated from interest expense. Prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE�) for which the Company is a primary beneficiary (please read Note 15—Variable Interest Entities for additional information). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
The results of operations are subject to seasonal and other fluctuations and are therefore not necessarily indicative of results that may otherwise be expected for the entire year.
Management has evaluated the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and considered the conditions and events that could raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within 12 months after the financial statements are issued. As part of the evaluation, and among other things, management has considered the following:
- our current financial condition and liquidity sources, including current funds available and forecasted future cash flows;
- the severity and duration of any world events and armed conflicts, including the Russian-Ukraine war, conflicts in the Israel-Gaza region and the broader conflict in the Middle East involving Iran and other nations, and associated repercussions to supply and demand for oil and gas and the economy generally as well as possible effects of trade disruptions and trade tariffs;
Following the signing of the May 2025 Facility, the substantial doubt over the Company's ability to continue as a going concern that was disclosed in both the Company’s Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Financial Year 2024 Results (Unaudited) released on March 12, 2025 and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 released on March 25, 2025, has been alleviated.
Following the evaluation Management has determined that it is appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
A discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company's 2024 Annual Report. There have been no material changes to these policies in the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New accounting standards issued as of June30, 2025 may affect future reporting by Navigator Holdings Ltd. The Company's 2024 Annual Report contains a list of such accounting pronouncements that may be relevant in the future and new accounting pronouncements were announced during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The impact of these announcement on the financial reporting was assessed and the Company concluded that there is no material impact for current and future reporting periods.
2. Operating Revenues
The following table discloses operating revenues by contract type for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Time charters | $ | 86,278 | $ | 91,510 | $ | 175,367 | $ | 178,693 |
Voyage charters | 45,323 | 25,695 | 77,254 | 78,414 | ||||
Operating revenues from Unigas Pool | 15,075 | 12,430 | 28,210 | 23,934 | ||||
Total operating revenues | $ | 146,676 | $ | 129,635 | $ | 280,831 | $ | 281,041 |
Time Charter Revenue
As of June30, 2025, 34 of the Company’s 49 operated vessels (excluding the nine vessels operating within the independently managed Unigas Pool) were subject to time charters, 25 of which will expire within one year and 9 of which will expire within three years from the balance sheet date (December31, 2024: 32 of the Company’s 47 operated vessels were subject to time charters, 23 of which will expire within one year, 9 of which will expire within three years). The estimated undiscounted cash flows for committed time charter revenue that are expected to be received on an annual basis for ongoing time charters, as of June30, 2025, are as follows:
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | ||
Within 1 year | $ | 234,706 |
In the second year | $ | 68,812 |
In the third year | $ | 17,593 |
For time charter revenue accounted for under ASC 842, the amount of accrued income on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June30, 2025, was
Voyage Charter Revenue
Voyage charter revenue, which includes revenue from contracts of affreightment, are shown net of address commissions.
As of June30, 2025, for voyage charter and contract of affreightment services accounted for under ASC 606, the amount of contract assets reflected within accrued income on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet was
The period opening and closing balance of receivables from voyage charters, including contracts of affreightment, was
The amount allocated to costs incurred to fulfill a contract with a charterer, which are costs incurred following the commencement of a contract or charter party but before the loading of the cargo commences, was
3. Vessels
Vessels | Drydocking | Total | |||||||
(inthousands) | |||||||||
Cost | |||||||||
January1, 2025 | $ | 2,467,396 | $ | 86,045 | $ | 2,553,441 | |||
Vessels acquisitions | 84,196 | � | 84,196 | ||||||
Additions | � | 14,092 | 14,092 | ||||||
Disposals | (50,769 | ) | (8,535 | ) | (59,304 | ) | |||
June30, 2025 | 2,500,823 | 91,602 | 2,592,425 | ||||||
Accumulated Depreciation | |||||||||
January1, 2025 | 854,346 | 45,488 | 899,834 | ||||||
Charge for the period | 57,426 | 11,446 | 68,872 | ||||||
Disposals | (45,933 | ) | (8,535 | ) | (54,468 | ) | |||
June30, 2025 | 865,839 | 48,399 | 914,238 | ||||||
Net Book Value | |||||||||
December31, 2024 | 1,613,050 | 40,557 | 1,653,607 | ||||||
June30, 2025 | $ | 1,634,984 | $ | 43,203 | $ | 1,678,187 |
On January 7, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire three German-built 17,000 cubic meter capacity, ethylene-capable liquefied gas vessels (the "Purchased Vessels"). On February 19, 2025, the Company acquired the first of the three Purchased Vessels, now renamed Navigator Hyperion for
On May 13, 2025, the Company sold and delivered, Navigator Venus, a 2000-built 22,085 cbm ethylene capable semi-refrigerated handysize vessel to a third party for net proceeds of
The cost and net book value as of June30, 2025 of the 34 vessels that were contracted under time charter arrangements (please read Note 2—Operating Revenue for additional information) was
The net book value of vessels that serve as collateral for the Company’s secured term loan and revolving credit facilities (please read Note 6. Secured Term Loan Facilities and Revolving Credit Facilities, for additional information) was
4. Vessels Under Construction
On August 20, 2024 the Company entered into contracts to build two new 48,500 cubic meter capacity liquefied ethylene gas carriers with Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd., in China (the “Original Newbuild Vessels�). On November 21, 2024, the Company exercised an option and entered into contracts to build two additional newbuild vessels of the same specification and price (the “Additional Newbuild Vessels� and together with the Original Newbuild Vessels, the “Newbuild Vessels�). The Original Newbuild Vessels and the Additional Newbuild Vessels, (Navigator Polaris, Navigator Proxima, Navigator Parsec, and Navigator Pleione), are scheduled to be delivered to the Company in March 2027, July 2027, November 2027 and January 2028 respectively, at an average shipyard price of
Year ended December31, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||
Vessels under construction at January 1, | $ | � | $ | 41,589 |
Payments to Shipyards | 41,208 | 20,580 | ||
Capitalized interest | 381 | 1,859 | ||
Vessel under construction at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025 | $ | 41,589 | $ | 64,028 |
5. Equity Method Investments
Interests in investments are accounted for using the equity method and are recognized initially at cost and subsequently include the Company’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the equity-accounted investees. We disclose our proportionate share of profits and losses from equity method unconsolidated affiliates in the statement of operations and adjust the carrying amount of our equity method investments on the balance sheet accordingly.
Share of results from equity method investments, excluding amortized costs, recognized in the share of results of equity method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was a profit of
As of December31, 2024, and June30, 2025, we had the following participation interests in investments that are accounted for using the equity method:
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||
Enterprise Navigator Ethylene Terminal L.L.C. ("Export Terminal Joint Venture") | 50 | % | 50 | % |
Unigas International B.V. ("Unigas") | 33.3 | % | 33.3 | % |
Dan Unity CO2 A/S ("Dan Unity") | 50 | % | 50 | % |
Luna Pool Agency Limited ("Luna Pool Agency") | 50 | % | 50 | % |
Azane Fuel Solutions AS ("Azane") | 9.5 | % | 9.5 | % |
Bluestreak CO2 Limited ("Bluestreak") | 50 | % | 50 | % |
The table below shows the movement in the Company’s equity method investments, for the year ended December31, 2024, and six months ended June 30, 2025:
Year ended December31, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Equity method investments at January 1, 2024 and 2025 | $ | 174,910 | $ | 253,729 | ||
Equity contributions to joint venture entity | 89,000 | 4,000 | ||||
Share of results | 16,911 | 3,901 | ||||
Distributions received from equity method investments | (27,092 | ) | (3,109 | ) | ||
Equity method investments at December31, 2024 and June 30, 2025 | $ | 253,729 | $ | 258,521 |
Enterprise Navigator Ethylene Terminal L.L.C. (“Export Terminal Joint Venture�)
In January 2018, the Company entered into definitive agreements creating the Export Terminal Joint Venture. As of June30, 2025, the Company has contributed
Capitalized interest and associated costs are being amortized over the estimated useful life of the Ethylene Export Terminal, which began commercial operations with the export of commissioning cargoes in December 2019. As of June30, 2025 the unamortized difference between the carrying amount of the investment in the Export Terminal Joint Venture and the amount of the Company’s underlying equity in net assets of the Export Terminal Joint Venture was
Unigas International B.V. ("Unigas")
Unigas based in the Netherlands is an independent commercial and operational manager of seagoing vessels capable of carrying liquefied petrochemical and petroleum gases on a worldwide basis. Unigas is the operator of the Unigas pool. The Company owns a
Dan Unity CO2 A/S ("Dan Unity")
In June 2021, one of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into a shareholder agreement creating the joint venture Dan Unity, a Danish entity, to undertake commercial and technical projects relating to seaborne transportation of CO2.
We account for our investment using the equity method and we exercise joint control over the operating and financial policies of Dan Unity. As of June30, 2025, we have recognized the Company’s initial investment at cost along with the Company’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity accounted investees.
Luna Pool Agency Limited ("Luna Pool Agency")
In March 2020, the Company collaborated with Pacific Gas Pte. Ltd. and Greater Bay Gas to form and manage the Luna Pool. As part of the formation, Luna Pool Agency Limited (the “Luna Pool Agency�) was incorporated in May 2020. The pool participants jointly own the Luna Pool Agency on an equal basis, and both have equal board representation. As of June30, 2025, we have recognized the Company’s initial investment of one British pound in the Luna Pool Agency within equity method investments on our consolidated balance sheet. The Luna Pool Agency has no activities other than as a legal custodian of the Luna Pool bank account and there will be no variability in its financial results as it has no income and its minimal operating expenses are reimbursed by the Pool Participants.
Azane Fuel Solutions AS ("Azane")
Azane, a joint venture between ECONNECT Energy AS and Amon Maritime AS, both of Norway, was founded in Norway in 2020 as a company that develops proprietary technology and services for ammonia fuel handling to facilitate the transition to green fuels for shipping. The Company acquired a
Azane intends to build the world’s first ammonia bunkering network and operate ammonia bunkering infrastructure. Azane intends to become the missing link between ammonia production, and trade and vessels wishing to use ammonia as fuel. Future value creation for Azane is expected to come through international expansion with its bunkering solutions and broadening of its offerings in ammonia fuel handling technology.
Bluestreak CO2 Limited ("Bluestreak")
Bluestreak is a
6. Secured Term Loan Facilities and Revolving Credit Facilities
The following table shows the breakdown of all secured term loan facilities, revolving credit facilities and total deferred financing costs split between current and non-current liabilities at December31, 2024 and June30, 2025:
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Current portion of secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities | $ | 252,333 | $ | 150,187 | ||
Less: current portion of deferred financing costs | (2,246 | ) | (2,598 | ) | ||
Current portion of secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 250,087 | $ | 147,589 | ||
Non-Current Liabilities | ||||||
Secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities net of current portion, excluding amount due to related parties | $ | 508,226 | $ | 745,624 | ||
Less: non-current portion of deferred financing costs | (3,231 | ) | (4,569 | ) | ||
Non-current secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities, net of current portion and non-current deferred financing costs | $ | 504,995 | $ | 741,055 |
On May 2, 2025, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility for up to
On February 7, 2025, the Company entered into a
7. Senior Unsecured Bonds
On October 17, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of
On March 28, 2025, pursuant to an addendum (the “March 2025 Bond Tap Issue Addendum�), the Company completed an additional aggregate principal tap issue of
The October 2024 Bonds (and the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue under the same bond terms) are governed by Norwegian law. The listing process is ongoing and is expected to be completed in August 2025.
The following table shows the breakdown of our Senior Unsecured Bonds and total deferred financing costs as of June30, 2025 and December31, 2024:
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
October 2024 Bond issuance | $ | 100,000 | $ | 100,000 | ||
March 2025 Bond Tap issuance | � | 40,000 | ||||
Less deferred financing costs | (1,554 | ) | (2,122 | ) | ||
Total bonds, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 98,446 | $ | 137,878 |
8. Derivative Instruments Accounted for at Fair Value
Interest Rate risk
The Company has a number of existing vessel loan facilities with associated amortizing fixed interest rate swaps. As of June30, 2025, the interest rate swaps had a net positive fair value to the Company of
The Company repaid existing vessel loan facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and as a result the Company cash settled interest rate swap agreements linked to these loans and realized a loss of
These fixed interest rate swaps are typically entered into with the financial institutions that are also lenders under our loan facilities. The interest rate payable by the Company under these interest rate swap agreements is between
All interest rate swaps above are remeasured to fair value at each reporting date and have been categorized as Level Two on the fair value measurement hierarchy. The remeasurement to fair value has no impact on cash flows at the reporting date. There is no requirement for cash collateral to be placed with the swap providers under these swap agreements and there is no effect on restricted cash as of June30, 2025.
As of June30, 2025, we held the following interest rates swaps that partially hedge our variable rate loan facilities:
Facility | Outstanding Notional amount | Fixed rate | Variable rate | ||
(in thousands) | |||||
March 2019 Facility | $ | 6,000 | 0.37 | % | Comp SOFR |
October 2013 DB Credit Facility A | $ | 42,630 | 1.94 | % | Comp SOFR |
July 2015 DB Credit Facility B | $ | 36,172 | 2.00 | % | Comp SOFR |
July 2015 Santander Credit Facility B | $ | 39,078 | 1.88 | % | Comp SOFR |
May 2025 Senior Secured Term Loan and RCF | $ | 181,550 | 3.61 | % | Comp SOFR |
The following table includes the estimated fair value of those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June30, 2025 and December31, 2024.
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Fair Value Hierarchy Level | Fair Value Asset/(Liability) | Fair Value Asset/(Liability) | ||||
Interest rate swap agreements Assets | Level 2 | $ | 7,191 | $ | 2,054 | |
Interest rate swap agreements Liability | Level 2 | � | 1,015 | |||
$ | 7,191 | $ | 1,039 |
The Company uses derivative instruments in accordance with its overall risk management policy to mitigate the risk of unfavorable movements in interest rates.
The Company held no derivatives designated as hedges as of June30, 2025 or December31, 2024.
Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. The fair value accounting standard establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate risk
All foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are revalued and reported in the Company’s functional currency based on the prevailing exchange rate at the end of the period. These foreign currency transactions fluctuate based on the strength of the U.S. Dollar. The remeasurement of all foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities at each reporting date results in unrealized foreign currency exchange differences which do not impact our cash flows.
Credit risk
The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to its interest rate swap agreements. As of June30, 2025, the Company is exposed to credit risk where interest rate swaps are in an asset position from the perspective of the Company. In order to minimize counterparty risk, the Company only enters into derivative transactions with counterparties that are reputable financial institutions, highly rated by a recognized rating agency.
The fair value of our interest rate swap agreements is the estimated amount that we would pay/receive to sell or transfer the swap at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current creditworthiness of the swap counterparties. The estimated amount is the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for credit risk. The Company transacts all of these derivative instruments through investment-grade rated financial institutions at the time of the transaction. The amount recorded as a derivative asset or liability could vary by a material amount in the near term if credit markets are volatile or if credit risk were to change significantly.
The fair value of our interest rate swap agreements at the end of each period is most significantly affected by the interest rate implied by the benchmark interest yield curve, including its relative steepness. Interest rates and foreign exchange rates may experience significant volatility in both the short and long term. While the fair value of our swap agreements is typically more sensitive to changes in short-term rates, significant changes in long-term benchmark interest, foreign exchange rates and the credit risk of the counterparties of the Company may also materially impact the fair values of our swap agreements.
9. Financial Instruments Not Accounted for at Fair Value
The principal financial assets of the Company as of June30, 2025, and December31, 2024, consist of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and accounts receivable. The principal financial liabilities of the Company as of June30, 2025, and December31, 2024, consist of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, secured term loan facilities, revolving credit facilities and the 2024 Bonds (including the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue) and do not include deferred financing costs.
The carrying values of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair value due to the short-term nature or liquidity of these financial instruments.
Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. The fair value accounting standard establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
The October 2024 Bonds (including the March 2025 Bond Tap Issue) are classified as a Level 2 liability and the fair values have been calculated based on indirectly observed data based on the most recent trades prior to June30, 2025. These trades are infrequent and therefore not considered to be an active market.
The fair value of secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities is estimated to approximate the carrying value in the balance sheet since they bear a variable interest rate, which is reset quarterly. This has been categorized at Level 2 on the fair value measurement hierarchy as of June30, 2025.
The following table includes the estimated fair value and carrying value of those assets and liabilities where fair value approximates carrying value. The table excludes cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities because the fair value approximates carrying value and, for accounts receivable and payable, are due in one year or less.
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value Hierarchy Level | Carrying Amount (Liability) | FairValue (Liability) | Fair Value Hierarchy Level | Carrying Amount (Liability) | FairValue (Liability) | |||||||||
2024 Bonds (Note 7) | Level2 | $ | (100,000 | ) | $ | (100,625 | ) | Level2 | $ | (140,000 | ) | $ | (140,000 | ) |
Secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities (Note6) | Level2 | $ | (760,559 | ) | $ | (760,559 | ) | Level2 | $ | (895,811 | ) | $ | (895,811 | ) |
10. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares used for calculating basic earnings per share for the effects of all potentially dilutive shares. The following table shows the calculation of both the basic and diluted number of weighted average outstanding shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
(in thousands except for share data) | ||||||||
Net Income attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd. | $ | 23,240 | $ | 21,453 | $ | 45,813 | $ | 48,490 |
Basic weighted average number of shares | 72,458,773 | 68,808,277 | 72,834,272 | 69,097,844 | ||||
Effect of dilutive potential share options | 424,360 | 694,070 | 485,877 | 713,107 | ||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares | 72,883,133 | 69,502,347 | 73,320,149 | 69,810,951 | ||||
Earnings per share attributable to stockholders of Navigator Holdings Ltd.: | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.70 |
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.69 |
11. Share-Based Compensation
Share Awards
On March 17, 2025, 11,932 shares which were granted in March 2022 with a grant price of
On March 11, 2025, under the Navigator Holdings Ltd. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the �2023 Plan�) the Company granted a total of 44,443 restricted shares, 30,523 of which were granted to non-employee directors and 13,920 of which were granted to the officers and employees of the Company. The weighted average value of the 44,443 shares granted was
On April 15, 2024, under the Navigator Holdings Ltd. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the �2023 Plan�) the Company granted a total of 54,851 restricted shares, 41,291 of which were granted to non-employee directors and 13,560 of which were granted to the officers and employees of the Company. The weighted average value of the 54,851 shares granted was
On March 17, 2024 under the Navigator Holdings Ltd. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the �2013 Plan�), 31,833 shares which were previously granted to non-employee directors under the 2013 Plan with a weighted average grant price of
Restricted share grant activity for the year ended December31, 2024, and the six months ended June 30, 2025, was as follows:
Numberof non-vested restricted shares | Weighted average grantdate fair value | Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) | |||
Balance as of January1, 2024 | 85,378 | $ | 11.44 | 0.81 | |
Granted | 54,851 | 15.05 | |||
Vested | (61,944 | ) | 11.88 | ||
Balance as of December31, 2024 | 78,285 | 13.62 | 0.75 | ||
Granted | 44,443 | 13.74 | |||
Vested | (53,223 | ) | 13.52 | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 69,505 | $ | 13.77 | 1.31 |
We account for forfeitures as they occur. Using the graded straight-line method of expensing the restricted stock grants, the weighted average estimated value of the shares calculated at the date of grant is recognized as compensation cost in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations over the period to the vesting date.
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized
As of June30, 2025, there was a total of
Share Options
Share options issued under the 2013 Plan and the 2023 Plan are exercisable between the third and tenth anniversary of the grant date, after which they lapse. The fair value of any option issued is calculated on the date of the grant based on the Black-Scholes valuation model. Expected volatility is based on the historic volatility of the Company’s stock price and other factors. The expected term of the options granted is anticipated to occur in the range between 4 and 6.5 years. The risk-free rate is the rate adopted from the U.S. Government Zero Coupon Bond.
The movements in the outstanding share options during the year ended December31, 2024, and the six months ended June 30, 2025, were as follows:
Numberof options outstanding | Weighted averageexercise price per share | Aggregate intrinsicvalue4 | ||||
Balance as of January1, 2024 | 547,393 | $ | 18.25 | $ | � | |
Issuance during the year | 339,592 | 17.94 | � | |||
Expired during the year | (153,538 | ) | 24.22 | � | ||
Balance as of December31, 2024 | 733,447 | 16.86 | � | |||
Expired during the period | (121,443 | ) | 17.80 | � | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 612,004 | $ | 16.67 | $ | 49,100 |
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4 The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the stock options and the fair value of the Company’s common stock for options that had exercise prices lower than the fair value of the Company’s share price.
The weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding and exercisable at June30, 2025 was 4.32 years (December31, 2024: 4.05 years).
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized
As of June30, 2025 there was
Restricted Stock Units
On March 11, 2025, under the 2023 Plan the Company granted a total of 82,066 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") to the officers and employees of the Company. The RSUs granted to officers and employees of the Company vest on the third anniversary of the grant date based on an average of the Company's annual Return of Capital Employed over a given period.
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized
Save as you Earn Share Scheme
The Company has employee stock purchase plans in place which are savings-related share schemes where certain employees have the option to buy common stock at a
12. Commitments and Contingencies
The schedule below summarizes our future contractual obligations as of June30, 2025:
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | Thereafter | Total | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Secured term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities | $ | 64,992 | $ | 215,871 | $ | 104,970 | $ | 129,992 | $ | 125,635 | $ | 254,351 | $ | 895,811 |
2024 Bonds | � | � | � | � | 140,000 | � | 140,000 | |||||||
Vessels under construction (1) | 41,160 | 92,610 | 216,090 | � | � | � | 349,860 | |||||||
Office operating leases (2) | 742 | 1,290 | 1,515 | 139 | 25 | � | 3,711 | |||||||
Total contractual obligations | $ | 106,894 | $ | 309,771 | $ | 322,575 | $ | 130,131 | $ | 265,660 | $ | 254,351 | $ | 1,389,382 |
- The Company has entered into four contracts to build four new 48,500 cubic meter capacity liquefied ethylene gas carriers with Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd., in China. The vessels are under construction and are scheduled to be delivered to the Company in March 2027, July 2027 November 2027, and January 2028 respectively, at an average shipyard price of
$102.9million per vessel. - The Company occupies office space in London with a lease that commenced in January 2022 for a period of 10 years with a mutual break option in January 2027, which is the fifth anniversary of the lease commencement date. The lease payments are dependent on foreign exchange rates however the gross rent per year payable in GBP is currently approximately
$1.1million , with an initial rent-free period of 27 months, of which 13 months of the rent free period is repayable in the event that the break option is exercised.
The Company occupies office space in Copenhagen with a lease that commenced in September 2021 and expires in December 2025. The lease payments are dependent on foreign exchange rates and the gross rent per year payable in Danish Kroner is currently approximately
The lease term for our office in Gdynia, Poland which commenced in April 2024 is for a period of 5 years to March 30, 2029. The lease payments are dependent on foreign exchange rates and the gross rent per year payable in Euros is currently approximately
The Company entered into a lease for office space in Houston that expired on March 31, 2025. The annual gross rent under this lease payable in U.S. Dollars was approximately
13. Operating Lease Liabilities
The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet includes a right-of-use (“ROU�) asset and a corresponding liability for operating lease contracts where the Company is a lessee. The discount rate used to measure the lease liability presented on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet is the incremental cost of borrowing since the rate implicit in the lease cannot be determined.
The liabilities described below are for the Company’s offices in London, Gdynia, Copenhagen and Houston which are denominated in various currencies. At June30, 2025, the weighted average discount rate across the four leases was
At June30, 2025, based on the remaining lease liabilities, the weighted average remaining operating lease term was 1.81 years (December31, 2024: 3.12 years).
Under ASC 842, the ROU asset is a non-monetary asset and is remeasured into the Company’s reporting currency using the exchange rate for the applicable currency as at the adoption date of ASC 842. The operating lease liability is a monetary liability and is remeasured quarterly using current exchange rates, with changes recognized in a manner consistent with other foreign currency-denominated liabilities within general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
A maturity analysis of the annual undiscounted cash flows of the Company’s operating lease liabilities as of June30, 2025 and December31, 2024, is presented in the following table:
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||||
(inthousands) | ||||||
One year | $ | 1,314 | $ | 742 | ||
Two years | 1,138 | 1,290 | ||||
Three years | 1,342 | 1,515 | ||||
Four years | 92 | 139 | ||||
Five years | 23 | 25 | ||||
Total undiscounted operating lease commitments | 3,909 | 3,711 | ||||
Less: discount adjustment | (155 | ) | (135 | ) | ||
Total operating lease liabilities | 3,754 | 3,576 | ||||
Less: current portion | (1,180 | ) | (1,289 | ) | ||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | $ | 2,574 | $ | 2,287 |
14. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table shows the breakdown of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June30, 2025 and December31, 2024 :
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 130,455 | $ | 237,833 |
Cash and cash equivalents held by VIE | 366 | 307 | ||
Restricted cash | 8,976 | 49,289 | ||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 139,797 | $ | 287,429 |
Amounts included in restricted cash represent cash in blocked deposit accounts that are required to be deposited in accordance with the terms of a number of the Company's secured term loans with banking institutions and funds held by our variable interest entity PT Navigator Khatulistiwa ("PTNK"). As a result of allegations relating to the mismanagement of crude oil and oil refinery products at Pertamina between 2018 and 2023 and the ongoing investigation by Indonesian authorities involving the alleged actions of Mr. Adrianto, who serves as a director of PTNK, with respect to Pertamina, approximately
15. Variable Interest Entities
As of June30, 2025, the Company's VIEs had total assets and liabilities of
PT Navigator Khatulistiwa
As of December31, 2024 and June30, 2025, the Company has consolidated
Navigator Crewing Services Philippines Inc. and Navigator Gas Services Philippines Inc.
We own a
The Company has determined that it has a variable interest in NCSPI and NSSPI and is considered to be the primary beneficiary as a result of having a controlling financial interest in the entities and has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact NCSPI’s and NSSPI’s economic performance.
16. Related Party Transactions
The following table summarizes our transactions with related parties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Net income / (expenses) | ||||||||||||
Luna Pool Agency Limited | $ | (28 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (3 | ) |
Ocean Yield Malta Limited | (732 | ) | � | (1,495 | ) | � | ||||||
Ultranav Business Support ApS | (16 | ) | (16 | ) | (31 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||
$ | (776 | ) | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (1,562 | ) | $ | (34 | ) |
The following table sets out the balances due from related parties as of December31, 2024 and March 31, 2025:
December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||
Luna Pool Agency Limited | $ | 8,055 | $ | 2,589 |
Unigas Pool | 5,742 | 6,447 | ||
$ | 13,797 | $ | 9,036 |
As of June30, 2025, Ultranav International ApS held a
During 2021 the Company entered into a Transitional Services Agreement (“TSA�) with Ultranav Business Support ApS (“UBS�) to provide office and reception services. The Company pays UBS a monthly fee for services provided. The TSA agreement with UBS can be terminated by the Company by giving six-months' notice.
17. Subsequent Events
New Share Repurchase Plan
On May 13, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase plan in relation to Navigator’s common stock (the “New Share Repurchase Plan�). Pursuant to the New Share Repurchase Plan, subsequent to June 30, 2025, the Company repurchased 1,348,867 shares of common stock in the open market between July 1, 2025, and July 30, 2025, at an average price of
Joint Venture with Amon Maritime For Construction of Two New Ammonia Gas Carriers
On July 17, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into a joint venture with Amon Maritime (the "Amon Joint Venture"), pursuant to which the joint venture intends to acquire two newbuild 51,530 cubic meter capacity ammonia fueled liquefied ammonia carriers (the “Ammonia Newbuild Vessels�), which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas. Subject to the terms and conditions of the investment, Navigator will own
The Amon Joint Venture has entered into contracts with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. to build the Ammonia Newbuild Vessels, with deliveries scheduled to take place in June and October 2028 respectively, at an average yard price of
Once delivered, subject to customary conditions, each of the Ammonia Newbuild Vessels is expected to be operated by the Amon Joint Venture pursuant to time charters with an established industry leader, each for a period of five years from delivery.
Return of Capital
On August 12, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of
Also as part of the Company's Return of Capital policy for the quarter ended June30, 2025, the Company expects to repurchase approximately
Our Fleet
The following table provides details of our vessels as of August12, 2025:
Operating Vessel | Year Built | Vessel Size (cbm) | Employment Status | Current Cargo | Time Charter Expiration Date |
Ethylene/ethane capable semi-refrigerated midsize | |||||
Navigator Aurora | 2016 | 37,300 | Time Charter | Ethane | December 2026 |
Navigator Eclipse | 2016 | 37,300 | Time Charter | Ethane | March 2026 |
Navigator Nova | 2017 | 37,300 | Time Charter | Ethane | September 2026 |
Navigator Prominence | 2017 | 37,300 | Time Charter | Ethane | March 2026 |
Ethylene/ethane capable semi-refrigerated handysize | |||||
Navigator Pluto | 2000 | 22,085 | Spot Market | Ethane | � |
Navigator Saturn | 2000 | 22,085 | Spot Market | Ethane | � |
Navigator Atlas | 2014 | 21,000 | Time Charter | Ethane | September 2025 |
Navigator Europa | 2014 | 21,000 | Time Charter | Ethane | January 2026 |
Navigator Oberon | 2014 | 21,000 | Spot Market | Ethane | � |
Navigator Triton | 2015 | 21,000 | Spot Market | Ethane | � |
Navigator Umbrio | 2015 | 21,000 | Time Charter | Ethane | January 2026 |
Navigator Luna | 2018 | 17,000 | Time Charter | Ethane | September 2025 |
Navigator Solar | 2018 | 17,000 | Time Charter | Ethylene | March 2027 |
Navigator Castor | 2019 | 22,000 | Spot Market | Ethylene | � |
Navigator Equator | 2019 | 22,000 | Spot Market | Ethane | � |
Navigator Vega | 2019 | 22,000 | Spot Market | Ethane | � |
Navigator Hyperion ** | 2010 | 17,300 | Spot Market | Ethylene | � |
Navigator Titan ** | 2010 | 17,300 | Spot Market | Ethylene | � |
Navigator Vesta ** | 2010 | 17,300 | Spot Market | Ethylene | � |
Semi-refrigerated handysize | |||||
Navigator Aries | 2008 | 20,750 | Time Charter | LPG | June 2026 |
Navigator Capricorn | 2008 | 20,750 | Time Charter | LPG | November 2025 |
Navigator Gemini | 2009 | 20,750 | Time Charter | LPG | July 2026 |
Navigator Pegasus | 2009 | 22,200 | Spot Market | LPG | � |
Navigator Phoenix | 2009 | 22,200 | Time Charter | Ammonia | November 2025 |
Navigator Scorpio | 2009 | 20,750 | Time Charter | LPG | January 2026 |
Navigator Taurus | 2009 | 20,750 | Time Charter | LPG | September 2025 |
Navigator Virgo | 2009 | 20,750 | Spot Market | LPG | � |
Navigator Leo | 2011 | 20,600 | Time Charter | LPG | September 2025 |
Navigator Libra | 2012 | 20,600 | Time Charter | LPG | April 2026 |
Navigator Atlantic (Previously Atlantic Gas) | 2014 | 22,000 | Spot Market | LPG | � |
Adriatic Gas | 2015 | 22,000 | Time Charter | LPG | December 2025 |
Navigator Balearic (Previously Balearic Gas) | 2015 | 22,000 | Time Charter | LPG | January 2026 |
Navigator Celtic (Previously Celtic Gas) | 2015 | 22,000 | Time Charter | LPG | May 2026 |
Navigator Centauri | 2015 | 21,000 | Time Charter | LPG | May 2027 |
Navigator Ceres | 2015 | 21,000 | Time Charter | LPG | June 2027 |
Navigator Ceto | 2016 | 21,000 | Time Charter | LPG | May 2027 |
Navigator Copernico | 2016 | 21,000 | Time Charter | LPG | May 2027 |
Bering Gas | 2016 | 22,000 | Spot Market | LPG | � |
Navigator Luga | 2017 | 22,000 | Time Charter | LPG | December 2025 |
Navigator Yauza | 2017 | 22,000 | Time Charter | Ammonia | July 2026 |
Arctic Gas | 2017 | 22,000 | Spot Market | LPG | � |
Pacific Gas | 2017 | 22,000 | Time Charter | LPG | November 2025 |
Fully-refrigerated handy/midsize | |||||
Navigator Glory | 2010 | 22,500 | Time Charter | Ammonia | June 2027 |
Navigator Grace | 2010 | 22,500 | Spot Market | Ammonia | � |
Navigator Galaxy | 2011 | 22,500 | Time Charter | Ammonia | December 2025 |
Navigator Genesis | 2011 | 22,500 | Time Charter | LPG | April 2026 |
Navigator Global | 2011 | 22,500 | Spot Market | Ammonia | � |
Navigator Gusto | 2011 | 22,500 | Time Charter | Ammonia | September 2025 |
Navigator Jorf | 2017 | 38,000 | Time Charter | Ammonia | August 2027 |
Ethylene/ethane capable semi-refrigerated smaller size | |||||
Happy Condor* | 2008 | 9,000 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Pelican* | 2012 | 6,800 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Penguin* | 2013 | 6,800 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Kestrel* | 2013 | 12,000 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Osprey* | 2013 | 12,000 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Peregrine* | 2014 | 12,000 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Albatross* | 2015 | 12,000 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Happy Avocet* | 2017 | 12,000 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
Semi-refrigerated smaller size | |||||
Happy Falcon* | 2002 | 3,770 | Unigas Pool | � | � |
* denotes our owned vessels that are commercially managed within the independently managed Unigas Pool.
**the Purchased Vessels (see Note 3 above)
PART II. Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call Details
Navigator Holdings Ltd. Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast and Presentation
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time., the Company’s management team will host an online webcast to present and discuss the financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
Those wishing to participate should register for the webcast using the following details:
Webinar ID: 845 3795 8982
Passcode: 505501
Participants can also join by phone by dialing:
United States: +1 929 436 2866
United Kingdom:+44 330 088 5830
A full list of U.S. and international numbers is available via the following link:
The webcast and slide presentation will be available for replay on the Company's website (www.navigatorgas.com) shortly after the end of the webcast.
Participants wishing to join the live webcast are encouraged to do so approximately 5 minutes prior to the start.
About Navigator Gas
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas� or the “Company�) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG�) and ammonia and owns a
Navigator Gas� common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS�.
For further information or media enquiries, please contact:
Navigator Gas Investor Relations
Email:
Randy Giveans
EVP - Investor Relations & Business Development
Email:
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. 77002
Tel: +1-713-373-6197
Alexander Walster
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Forward looking statements
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