Strong Financial Performance
Fleet-wide time charter equivalent (TCE) of $50,500 per vessel per day, adjusted EBITDA of $47.3 million, adjusted net profit of $26.7 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.83. TCE revenue for the 6-month period was $113 million, with EBITDA at nearly $80 million.
Consistent Shareholder Returns
Declared the 13th consecutive dividend of $0.70 per share, with total distributions over the last 4 quarters at $1.82 per share, approximately 9% of earnings for the period.
Refinancing Success
Successfully refinanced three Chinese leased vessels with attractive terms, lowering financing margins by 55 to 60 basis points and extending maturities by 1.5 years per vessel. Expect annual interest savings of $1 million and reduced daily cash break-even by over $1,000 per vessel per day.
Fleet Utilization and Strategy
Achieved 100% fleet utilization in VLCC and Suezmax segments. Strategic positioning and fleet flexibility led to profitable voyages and strong earnings despite market fluctuations.