Golar LNG Limited Announces Proposed Offering of $500 Million of Convertible Senior Notes due 2030

Core Viewpoint - Golar LNG Limited plans to offer $500 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, with an option for an additional $75 million, to fund share repurchases and general corporate purposes [1][4]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering will be made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act [1]. - The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations, maturing on December 15, 2030, and will pay interest semiannually [3]. - The Company intends to use the net proceeds to repurchase up to 2.5 million common shares and for various corporate purposes, including growth investments and debt repayment [4]. Group 2: Interest from Directors - Certain directors and officers of the Company have expressed interest in purchasing common shares from investors in the offering [2]. - Entities controlled by or affiliated with the Company's directors have indicated interest in purchasing the Notes at the initial offering price [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Information - The Notes and shares issuable upon conversion have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold without registration or an exemption [6]. - This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the Notes [5].