In a statement New York-listed Ardmoresaid proceeds from the freshly minted credit facility will be used to financeup to 65% of the purchase price of two newbuildings that are already underconstruction.

“The facility will be an amortizing senior term loan with a final maturityseven years from the date of drawdown,” the operator continued, adding: “Thecovenants and other conditions are consistent with those of the company’sexisting credit facilities.”

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