Regulatory Filings • Jul 3, 2018
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| Informazione Regolamentata n. 1616-48-2018 |
Data/Ora Ricezione 03 Luglio 2018 14:16:09 |
MTA | |
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| Societa' | : | FINCANTIERI | |
| Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata |
: | 105908 | |
| Nome utilizzatore | : | FINCANTIERIN02 - Pasanisi | |
| Tipologia | : | 2.2 | |
| Data/Ora Ricezione | : | 03 Luglio 2018 14:16:09 | |
| Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione presunta |
: | 03 Luglio 2018 14:16:10 | |
| Oggetto | : | FINCANTIERI Vard costruirà una nuova nave per Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
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| Testo del comunicato |
Vedi allegato.
Trieste, 3 luglio 2018 – In allegato si trasmette il comunicato stampa di Vard Holdings Limited ("VARD").
Si ricorda che Fincantieri possiede il 86,81% del capitale di VARD e ne consolida integralmente i risultati.
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Fincantieri è uno dei più importanti complessi cantieristici al mondo e il primo per diversificazione e innovazione. È leader nella progettazione e costruzione di navi da crociera e operatore di riferimento in tutti i settori della navalmeccanica ad alta tecnologia, dalle navi militari all'offshore, dalle navi speciali e traghetti a elevata complessità ai mega-yacht, nonché nelle riparazioni e trasformazioni navali, produzione di sistemi e componenti e nell'offerta di servizi post vendita.
Il Gruppo, che ha sede a Trieste, in oltre 230 anni di storia della marineria ha costruito più di 7.000 navi. Con più di 19.500 dipendenti, di cui oltre 8.300 in Italia, 20 stabilimenti in 4 continenti, Fincantieri è oggi il principale costruttore navale occidentale e ha nel suo portafoglio clienti i maggiori operatori crocieristici al mondo, la Marina Militare e la US Navy, oltre a numerose Marine estere, ed è partner di alcune tra le principali aziende europee della difesa nell'ambito di programmi sovranazionali.
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Antonio Autorino Laura Calzolari Cristiano Musella Micaela Longo Tel. +39 040 3192473 Tel. +39 040 3192527 Tel. +39 040 3192225 Tel. +39 040 3192247 Cell. +39 335 7859027 Cell. +39 334 6587922 Cell. +39 366 9254543 Cell. +39 366 6856280 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Emanuele Macaluso Tel. +39 040 3192667 Cell. +39 344 2737019
Cristiano Pasanisi Matteo David Masi Alberta Michelazzi Tel. +39 040 3192375 Tel. +39 040 3192334 Tel. +39 040 3192497 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
For Immediate Release
Singapore, 3 July 2018 – Vard Holdings Limited ("VARD" or the "Company"), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one luxury expedition cruise vessel for German cruise company Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
The new expedition cruise vessel will join Hapag-Lloyd Cruises HANSEATIC series, together with the two vessels that VARD already has under construction for the Germany-based cruise company. Developed by VARD in close cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the vessels are specially designed for cruises in polar regions in the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as operations in warm water destinations such as the Amazon.
Mr. Roy Reite, CEO and Executive Director of VARD, commented: "It is encouraging to see returning customers such as Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, which bears testament to the quality of our vessels and services. We currently have two vessels under construction to be delivered to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in 2019, and it is our honour to be awarded with this latest contract for their new luxury expedition cruise vessel."
The new luxury expedition cruise vessel will be approximately 16,000 gross tons, about 139 meters long and 22 meters wide. The vessel has seven passenger decks, with accommodation for 230 passengers in 120 cabins and suites. Similar to its sister vessels, the new vessel will be equipped with high standard of facilities. The HANSEATIC series features a water sports marina and modern spa and fitness areas.
Delivery of the new vessel is scheduled from Vard Langsten in Norway in 2Q 2021. The hull will be built by VARD in Romania.
Registered address: Vard Holdings Limited Six Battery Road #10-01, Singapore 049909 Company Reg. Number: 201012504K Visiting address: Vard Holdings Limited c/o Vard Group AS, Skansekaia 2, NO-6002 Ålesund, Norway
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is a company with a tradition of progress. Owned by TUI Group, the world's leading integrated tourism business and based in Hamburg, Germany, the company is the German-speaking region's leading cruise provider in the luxury and expedition segments. 127 years after inventing the very concept of the cruise, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises continues a tradition of innovation in the cruise market, offering passengers outstanding vessels in their class and exciting expedition experiences worldwide. www.hl-cruises.com
The effectiveness of the contract is subject to certain conditions being lifted.
The contract has been entered into in the ordinary course of business of the Company. It is not expected to have any material impact on the earnings per share or the net tangible assets per share of the Company for the current financial year. None of the Directors or the controlling shareholders of the Company have any interest, direct or indirect, in the above contract.
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VARD 6 07 Overall length: Approx. 139 m | Breadth: Approx. 22 m
For further information please contact:
Hege Anita Akselvoll SVP Corporate Communications Mobile: +47 91 69 00 51 [email protected]
Amira Sadiran Mobile: +65 8202 9494 [email protected] Geir Ingebrigtsen EVP and Chief Financial Officer Mobile: +47 94 14 70 22 [email protected]
Lynette Tan Mobile: +65 9689 2846 [email protected]
Vard Holdings Limited ("VARD"), together with its subsidiaries (the "Group"), is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. Headquartered in Norway and with 9,000 employees, VARD operates nine strategically located shipbuilding facilities, including five in Norway, two in Romania, one in Brazil and one in Vietnam. Through its specialized subsidiaries, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry.
VARD's long shipbuilding traditions, cutting-edge innovation and technology coupled with its global operations and track record in constructing complex and highly customized vessels have earned it recognition from industry players and enabled it to build strong relationships with its customers.
VARD was listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange on 12 November 2010. The majority shareholder of VARD is Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of FINCANTIERI S.p.A. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, FINCANTIERI is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups and has, over its 200 years of maritime history, built more than 7,000 vessels.
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