GULFNAV and Brooge Sign $870 Million Acquisition Deal

Dubai shipping firm Gulf Navigation Holding, a leading maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), signed the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Brooge Energy Limited (Brooge), a leading crude oil, fuel oil and refined fuel products storage firm Listed on NASDAQ, to acquire latter’s assets.

The SPA is in accordance with the acquisition structure that was previously approved by GULFNAV’s shareholders in the general assembly meeting held on 13 March 2025, marking a key milestone in the acquisition, GULVNAV said in a bourse filing on Wednesday.

As per the agreement, GULFNAV will acquire the assets and subsidiaries of Brooge, including Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE, Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company Phase III FZE, and BPGIC Phase 3 Limited.

Signing the agreement reflects the continued commitment of both companies to transform the regional midstream oil and gas landscape. This transaction reinforces GULFNAV’s strategy to become an integrated energy logistics powerhouse by significantly expanding its storage, terminal, and related infrastructure capabilities.

The acquisition, involves a settlement structure comprising cash, newly issued shares, and Mandatory Convertible Bonds (MCBs).

This includes issuance of 358.8 million new shares to Brooge at $0.34 per share, subject to a one-year lock-up, $640 million in MCBs issued to Brooge, convertible at $0.34 per share, $136.13 million in MCBs exclusively offered to GULFNAV’s existing shareholders at $0.30 per share.

Brooge was founded in 2013, and it is one of the most technologically advanced companies in the crude oil storage services sector, as the company’s facilities and terminals use advanced technologies consistent with the best international standards. Brooge has strengthened its investments and presence in the Emirate of Fujairah being an important hub in oil storage and exporting.

This acquisition is expected to strengthen GULFNAV’s market position and boost its operational efficiency and competitive edge. It will also diversify the Company’s revenue streams and deepen relationships with key strategic partners in the energy sector, positioning GULFNAV to capitalize on future growth opportunities across local and regional markets.

Through this strategic expansion, the Company aims to enhance financial performance and deliver greater returns to its shareholders.

GULFNAV CEO and Board Member Ahmad Kilani said that this signing marks a pivotal moment in GULFNAV’s growth journey. This is more than an acquisition, and a strategic integration that will allow them to unlock new opportunities in the energy logistics space.

“By combining our maritime capabilities with Brooge’s cutting-edge infrastructure, we are well-positioned to deliver value to our customers, shareholders, and the UAE’s broader energy ecosystem,” he said.

Next Steps

Following the signing of the SPA, both parties will work closely to fulfil the remaining conditions required to complete the transaction, including securing final regulatory approvals, satisfying all contractual and legal completion terms, and executing the necessary corporate actions.

As part of this process, GULFNAV will implement a capital increase, issue new shares to Brooge Energy Limited, and initiate a structured capital raising initiative through the issuance of MCBs.

Upon completion, the focus will shift to operational integration to ensure a smooth transition and to unlock synergies across both organisations. All final conditions of the deal are expected to be completed before the end of the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.