In this episode of Capital Link's 2026 Corporate Presentation Series, Navigator Gas (NYSE:NVGS) presented an update on its recent developments, featuring the company's management team, led by CEO Mr. Mads Peter Zacho , who discussed the Company's market position with Mr. Gary Chapman , CFO, Mr. Oeyvind Lindeman , CCO, and Mr. Randy Giveans , EVP – Head of IR & Business Development.

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Record Performance in Most Recent Quarter

NVGS's fleet is comprised of 57 owned and operated vessels, which gives it a 34% share of the Handysize gas carrier market. The majority of NVGS's vessels are multi-gas capable, able to LPG, petrochemical gases like ethylene and ethane, and ammonia.

This operational model has translated into financial results, per Mr. Chapman, who highlighted a record-breaking third quarter in 2025, where the company achieved its highest quarterly TCE rate in ten years at $30,966 per day, leading to a record EBITDA of $85.7 million. Net income for the quarter was $33.2m or $0.50 per share, marking a decade high.

NVGS's cash break-even rate is estimated at only $20,510 per day per vessel for 2025, creating a buffer that is more than $10,000 per day below the recent average TCE. The balance sheet remains robust with $216 million of cash and $301 million of total liquidity, even after capital returns and newbuilding installments.

Fleet Expansion and Marine Midstream Infrastructure Growth

NVGS is now focusing on expanding its fleet while investing in infrastructure. The company has six newbuild vessels on order: four 48,500 cubic meter capacity liquefied ethylene gas carriers for delivery between 1Q 2027 and 1Q 2028, and two 51,350 cubic meter capacity ammonia-fueled liquefied ammonia carriers scheduled to be delivered in June and October 2028. The two ammonia-fueled new buildings will be operated under a joint venture on five-year time charters with Yara Clean Ammonia from delivery and extending until 2033.

Additionally, their 50% stake in the Morgan's Point ethylene export terminal on the Houston Ship Channel, a joint venture with Enterprise Products Partners, provides approximately $5 million per quarter in EBITDA for Navigator's 50% share of the joint venture since 4Q21.

Recently Returned $210 Million Back to Shareholders

Another focus for management is returning capital to shareholders. The company now pays a fixed quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share as part of a payout of 30% of net income, up from 25%.

Beyond dividends, over the past three years, NVGS has repurchased 12 million of its shares totaling $174 million, at an average price of $14.20/share. Combined with dividends, $210 million has been returned to shareholders.

Consolidation Ambitions

The commercial outlook appears to be favorable as Mr. Lindeman pointed to growing global seaborne trade for LPG, ammonia, and petrochemicals, driven by increasing U.S. natural gas liquids production. On the supply side, the orderbook for Handysize vessels is low at 11%, and the fleet is aging. Fleet utilization has rebounded to around 90%, which management considers a healthy market level.

Finally, Mr. Zacho confirmed the company is actively monitoring acquisition opportunities in both the Handysize and more fragmented mid-size segments. "We have a keen interest in consolidating. We are looking for opportunities here," he said.

Operational and Corporate Distinctions

During the Q&A session, Mr. Lindeman addressed the fact that the premium earned by semi-refrigerated vessels over fully refrigerated ones is due to their added flexibility to carry easy petrochemicals.

Regarding routing decisions, particularly through the Panama Canal versus the Cape of Good Hope, factors include canal congestion, risk assessments in the Red Sea, weather patterns, customer preference, geopolitical factors, and other considerations. He noted NVGS's vessels can use the Panama Canal's older locks, making them less susceptible to congestion issues that affect larger ships.

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