Strong Financial Performance
Net income for the second quarter was $62 million or $1.25 per diluted share. Excluding gains on vessel sales, adjusted net income was $50 million or $1.02 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $102 million.
Consistent Dividend Payout
Announced a combined dividend of $0.77 per share to be paid in September, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of a payout ratio of at least 75%. Since the fourth quarter of 2022, they have paid combined dividends of $15.25 per share, equating to a dividend yield of about 14% per year.
Successful Fleet Renewal Strategy
Sold or agreed to sell 6 of their oldest vessels with an average age of 17.5 years. Two were sold within the second quarter for proceeds of $28 million, with the other four delivering during the third quarter for proceeds of around $57 million. They also agreed to purchase a 2020-built scrubber-fitted VLCC, delivering in the fourth quarter.
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Ended Q2 with over $700 million in total liquidity, with $149 million in cash and $560 million in undrawn revolver capacity. Gross debt was $553 million on over $3 billion in fleet value, with a net loan-to-value comfortably under 15%.
Positive Market Outlook
Demand fundamentals are solid and continue to support a constructive outlook for seaborne transportation. Recent upward revisions to forecasted GDP may increase oil demand forecast.
Strategic Financing Achievements
Secured commitments for export agency financing with K-SURE and DNB for up to $240 million of the $300 million in outstanding payments for six LR1 newbuildings.