Braemar-New Tanker Desk and Opens Spanish Office

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Braemar PLC

06 December 2022

 

6 December 2022

BRAEMAR   PLC

("Braemar", or the "Group")

Braemar Recruits New Tanker Desk and Opens Spanish Office

· Braemar has acquired an experienced 10-strong team with a long history of high performance.

· The team are specialists in crude, dirty products, clean products, and period chartering.

· The desk is a strong, synergistic complement to Braemar's tanker desks in London and Geneva

Braemar Plc (LSE: BMS), a leading international shipbroker and provider of expert advice in shipping investment, chartering and risk management services, i s pleased to announce that it has recruited a new tanker broking team, based in Madrid, Spain.

The highly experienced team of 10 brokers is renowned within the international tanker market, and previously worked for Medco Shipbrokers SL . The team specialises in crude, dirty products, clean products, and period chartering.

The new desk's offering and client base will complement those of Braemar's existing tanker desks in London and Geneva, strengthen Braemar's global coverage, and bring new commercial relationships to the Group.

The recruitment of the team has been actioned through the acquisition of a newly established Spanish company that has been formed to employ the brokers locally and which is wholly owned by Braemar.

Tris Simmonds, Braemar COO, said , "I am delighted to welcome the new Spanish tanker team to Braemar. They have an exceptional track record spanning over 30 years and bring with them a well-established customer base that will enhance our presence in the global tanker market. Expanding into new markets has always been part of our strategy, and the recruitment of this Madrid-based team is our next step in executing our growth plan."

Lalo Pacheco, Spanish desk head , said , " We are delighted to join Braemar and look forward to working together to form a formidable partnership and to strengthen our service to our loyal clients. We are excited about the future and the potential to grow and develop as part of a powerful global team. "

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For further information, contact:

Braemar Plc
James Gundy, Group Chief Executive Officer		Tel [phone]
Nick Stone, Chief Financial Officer
Investec Bank plc
Gary Clarence / Harry Hargreaves / Alice King		Tel [phone]
Cenkos Securities plc Ben Jeynes / Max Gould (Corporate Finance) Alex Pollen / Leif Powis (Sales)		Tel [phone]
Buchanan
Charles Ryland / Jack Devoy / Jamie Hooper		Tel [phone]

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Image of Tris Simmonds, Chief Operating Officer at Braemar.

About Braemar Plc

Braemar provides expert advice in shipping investment, chartering, and risk management to enable its clients to secure sustainable returns and mitigate risk in the volatile world of shipping. Our experienced brokers work in tandem with specialist professionals to form teams tailored to our customers' needs, and provide an integrated service supported by a collaborative culture.

Braemar joined the Official List of the London Stock Exchange in November 1997 and trades under the symbol BMS.

For more information, including our investor presentation, visit www.Braemar.com and follow Braemar on LinkedIn .

 

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