Strong Adjusted Profitability in 2025
Adjusted EBITDA of $251 million and adjusted net income of $101 million for full year 2025, in line with prior guidance.
Robust Cash and Balance Sheet Position
Year-end cash balance of $448 million, no debt maturing before 2029, and a book equity ratio of 27%, providing financial flexibility.
Consistent Dividend Track Record and High Yield
Board declared a $0.75 per share quarterly dividend (18th consecutive such dividend). Last 12 months dividend of $3.00 per share implies an approximate dividend yield of 11.5%; ~$770 million distributed since 2021.
High Fleet Utilization and Operational Efficiency
Close to 100% technical uptime (net of dry docks); completed 64 dry dock days in 2025 vs budgeted 80 days, freeing more available days for revenue generation.
Strong TCE Levels
Fleet average TCE around $70,100/day in Q4 and approximately $71,700–$72,000/day for the full year 2025; 2026 guidance TCE range of $65,000–$75,000/day.
Large Contract Backlog and Coverage
Minimum firm backlog equivalent to 50 years of employment (up to 75 years if options are exercised); 78% of available days in 2026 fixed on long-term charters.
Successful Interest Rate Hedging
Interest rate swap portfolio valued at $17.5 million on the balance sheet, average fixed rate ~2.5%, hedge ratio ~70% into mid-2027; swaps have generated ~$132 million in realized and unrealized gains since Jan 2021.
Positive Market Demand Signals (Europe & U.S.)
Global LNG export rose ~4% y/y to ~429 million tonnes in 2025; U.S. exports grew ~25% y/y and Europe imports increased ~24% y/y, supporting demand for tonnage.
Long-Term Contract Wins
Flex Constellation due to complete final voyage in March before commencing a 15-year time charter, adding long-term revenue visibility.
Asset Value Support from Stable Newbuilding Prices
Newbuilding price for a standard modern 2-stroke vessel remained around $250 million, supporting valuations for existing modern tonnage.