Seanergy Takes Delivery of Two Capesize Vessels with Prompt Commencement of Period Charters


Seanergy Takes Delivery of Two Capesize Vessels with Prompt Commencement of Period Charters

 

June 10, 2021 – Glyfada, Greece – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) reported today the delivery of two previously-announced Capesize vessel acquisitions. The first vessel is a 181,709 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2010 by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Japan, which was renamed M/V Patriotship, and the second is a 176,925 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2006 by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Japan, which was renamed M/V Tradership (the “Vessels”).

Taking advantage of the strong market conditions, Seanergy fixed the M/V Patriotship proactively at $31,000 per day for a period employment of 12 to 18 months with a major European cargo operator. Additionally, the M/V Tradership has been fixed for a period employment of 11 to 15 months with a major South Korean industrial company at an index-linked rate based on the Baltic Capesize Index. Both time charters are expected to commence promptly, upon finalization of the customary handover process.  

Moreover, the Company is in advanced discussions with a leading Asian financial institution to finance part of the acquisition price of the M/V Patriotship through a sale and leaseback structure at competitive terms.

Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive
Officer, stated:

“I am pleased to announce the timely delivery of our fourteenth and fifteenth Capesize vessels and the immediate commencement of their respective period employments.

We are also excited to initiate business relationships with two additional reputable charterers. Including these deliveries, 87% of our operating fleet is employed under advantageous medium to long-term charters.

At the financing front, we have secured competitively-priced financings for our recent vessel acquisitions, as previously announced, which will further enhance our strong liquidity position and reduce the Company’s average cash interest expense.

We believe Seanergy is optimally positioned to take advantage of the rising market conditions.”

 

Company
fleet on a fully delivered basis:

Vessel Name

Vessel Size Class

Capacity (DWT)

Year Built

Yard

Scrubber Fitted

Employment Type

Partnership

Capesize

179,213

2012

Hyundai

Yes

T/C Index Linked

Championship

Capesize

179,238

2011

Sungdong

Yes

T/C Index Linked

Lordship

Capesize

178,838

2010

Hyundai

Yes

T/C Index Linked

Premiership

Capesize

170,024

2010

Sungdong

Yes

T/C Index Linked

Squireship

Capesize

170,018

2010

Sungdong

Yes

T/C Index Linked

Knightship

Capesize

178,978

2010

Hyundai

Yes

T/C Index Linked

Gloriuship

Capesize

171,314

2004

Hyundai

No

T/C Index Linked

Fellowship

Capesize

179,701

2010

Daewoo

No

T/C Index Linked

Geniuship

Capesize

170,058

2010

Sungdong

No

T/C Index Linked

Hellasship

Capesize

181,325

2012

Imabari

No

T/C Index Linked

Flagship

Capesize

176,387

2013

Mitsui Engineering

No

T/C Index Linked

Patriotship

Capesize

181,709

2010

Saijo – Imabari

Yes

T/C Fixed Rate -$31,000/day

Tradership

Capesize

176,925

2006

Namura Shipbuilding

No

T/C Index Linked

Leadership

Capesize

171,199

2001

Koyo – Imabari

No

Voyage/Spot

Goodship

Capesize

177,536

2005

Mitsui Engineering

No

Voyage/Spot

Worldship *

Capesize

181,415

2012

Japanese
Shipyard

Yes

N/A

Total / Average age

 

2,823,878

11.8

 

 

 

 

*
Delivery expected within August 2021

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. On a fully-delivered basis, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 16 Capesize vessels with an average age of 11.8 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,823,878 dwt.

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”, its Class A warrants under “SHIPW” and its Class B warrants under “SHIPZ”.

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

For
further information please contact:

Seanergy Investor Relations

Tel: +30 213 0181 522

E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr

 

Capital Link, Inc.

Daniela Guerrero

230 Park Avenue Suite 1536

New York, NY 10169

Tel: (212) 661-7566

E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) – Likely Positive Upcoming Fixtures Boost Price Target

Wednesday, June 09, 2021

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)
Likely Positive Upcoming Fixtures Boost Price Target

Euroseas Ltd. provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates containerships that transport dry and refrigerated containerized cargoes, including manufactured products and perishables; and drybulk carriers that transport iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. As of March 31, 2017, it had a fleet of seven containerships; and six drybulk carriers, including three Panamax drybulk carriers, one Handymax drybulk carrier, one Kamsarmax drybulk carrier, and one Ultramax drybulk carrier. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Maroussi, Greece.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Higher container rates positive for upcoming charters. Charters on four feeders and one intermediate expire before yearend 2021 and the renewal prospects remain strong. We estimate that the feeders (Spetses/Diamantis/Corfu/Evridiki) will secure longer term work at charter rates in the $20.0k-$25.0k/day range. At the same time, charter rates for the Oakland, an intermediate, appear to have moved up into the more than $40.0k/day range.

    Increasing 2021 EBITDA estimate to $44.1 million based on TCE rates of $17.4k/day, up from $40.6 million based on TCE rates of $16.7k/day.  Forward cover and about 89% of 2021 available days of 5,000 are booked at average rates of $15.2k/day and Contracted EBITDA is ~$32.8 million. We are estimating that the open days are filled at an average TCE rate slightly above $20.0k/day …



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EuroDry Ltd. (EDRY) – Firm Market and Operating Leverage Moves Price Target Up

Monday, June 07, 2021

EuroDry Ltd. (EDRY)
Firm Market and Operating Leverage Moves Price Target Up

EuroDry Ltd. was formed on January 8, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker EDRY. EDRY is the product of a spin-off of the dry bulk fleet by Euroseas (ESEA) completed in May 2018. For every five ESEA shares, ESEA shareholders received one EDRY share. There are currently ~2.2 million EDRY shares outstanding. EuroDry operates in the dry bulk shipping markets. EuroDry’s operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an affiliated ship management company, and Eurobulk FE (Far East) Ltd, which are responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operation of the fleet. EuroDry employs the fleet on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Dry bulk market thesis intact due to favorable supply/demand fundamentals. The order book and supply growth remain historically low due to high rate volatility, regulatory uncertainty and declining capital availability, while demand is rebounding with global stimulus packages and solid secular trends in minor bulks. Despite the recent pullback, both BKI and BPI charter rates have been strong, especially in 2Q2021. As of last week, BKI charter rates moved up 108% to $24.8k/day and BPI charter rates moved up 122% to $23.5k/day. BKI charter rates averaged $18.5k/day in 1Q2021 and $23.7k/day in 2Q2021 to date, while BPI charter rates averaged $17.2k/day in 1Q2021 and $22.3k/day in 2Q2021 to date.

    No change in 2021 EBITDA estimate.  Last revision included the acquisition, new charters and index rate adjustments. Our last revision to EBITDA included the positive impact of new charters, the Blessed Luck addition and higher TCE rate estimates so we are maintaining our 2021 EBITDA at $29.9 million based on TCE rates of $20.2k/day …



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Grindrod Shipping (GRIN) – Moving Price Target Up For Positive Developments

Monday, June 07, 2021

Grindrod Shipping (GRIN)
Moving Price Target Up For Positive Developments

Grindrod Shipping, originated in South Africa with roots dating back to 1910. The company is based in Singapore, with offices around the world including, London, Durban, Cape Town, Tokyo and Rotterdam. Its primary listing is on Nasdaq and secondary listing on the JSE.

Grindrod Shipping owns and operates a diversified fleet of owned, long-term chartered and joint-venture dry-bulk and liquid-bulk vessels across the globe.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Increasing 2021 EBITDA estimate. Given the firmer state of the dry bulk market, we are increasing our 2021 EBITDA to $71.1 million from $59.6 million. There is limited visibility into the second half of the year and we have to wait until August to see actual 1H2021 numbers, but operating results should be solid. Compared to 2H2020 average Supramax rates of ~$11k/day, both Supra and Handy rates are currently above $20.0k/day.

    Added asset sales improve fleet profile and enhance dry bulk market focus.  The sales of two MRs and one small tanker for more than $49 million is positive since it shifts the focus toward the dry bulk market and improves the fleet profile. All sales were completed this quarter …



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About Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, the Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 130-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the company’s culture. The company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount. Great Lakes also owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of over 200 specialized vessels.

Pyxis Tankers Inc. (PXS) – Slightly Better Quarter and Acquisition Set to Close in 3Q2021

Thursday, June 03, 2021

Pyxis Tankers Inc. (PXS)
Slightly Better Quarter and Acquisition Set to Close in 3Q2021

Pyxis Tankers Inc is a United States-based international maritime transportation company which focuses on the product tanker sector. It owns a fleet which comprises of double hull product tankers employed under a mix of short- and medium-term time charters and spot charters. The fleet owned by the company includes Pyxis Epsilon, Pyxis Theta, Pyxis Malou, Pyxis Delta, Northsea Alpha, and Northsea Beta. Each of the vessels in the fleet is capable of transporting refined petroleum products, such as naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, and other liquid bulk items, such as vegetable oils and organic chemicals.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million was better than expected. Higher TCE revenue of $4.3 million and higher rates of $12.7k/day drove the positive variance.

    Increasing 2021 EBITDA estimate to $6.5 million from $5.5 million to reflect the positive quarterly variance and timing of the pending acquisition.  TCE revenue of $21.7 million is positively impacted by higher TCE rates of $12.3k/day and more ownership days of 1,976 …



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Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) – Fleet Renewal Program Remains Active

Thursday, June 03, 2021

Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
Fleet Renewal Program Remains Active

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. is a US-based drybulk owner-operator focused on the Supramax/Ultramax mid-size asset class, which ranges from 50,000 and 65,000 deadweight tons in size; these vessels are equipped with onboard cranes allowing for the self-loading and unloading of cargoes, a feature which distinguishes them from the larger classes of drybulk vessels and provides for greatly enhanced flexibility and versatility- both with respect to cargo diversity and port accessibility. The Company transports a broad range of major and minor bulk cargoes around the world, including coal, grain, ore, pet coke, cement, and fertilizer. Eagle operates out of three offices, Stamford (headquarters), Singapore, and Hamburg, and performs all aspects of vessel management in-house including: commercial, operational, technical, and strategic.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Two Ultra acquisitions look attractive. Two 2015-built Ultras, built at Jiang Hontang, will be acquired for a total of $44 million in late 3Q2021, Both Ultras, which are equipped with scrubbers, completed surveys over the past year.

    Pro forma fleet expands to 53 and is balanced with fleet consists of 26 Ultras and 27 Supras.  Sale of older Supra also helps fleet profile. The sale of the Tern, a 2003-built Supra, for $9.7 million was also announced. This move is positive and it leaves only two other 2003-built Supras left to sell …



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Release – Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Acquires Two Modern Ultramax Bulkcarriers


Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Acquires Two Modern Ultramax Bulkcarriers

 

STAMFORD, Conn.
June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk,” “Eagle” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax / Ultramax drybulk segment, today announced that it has purchased two high-specification 2015-built scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarriers for total consideration of 
USD 44 million.

The vessels, which will be renamed the M/V Antwerp Eagle and M/V Valencia Eagle, are of the SDARI-64 design and were constructed at 
Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co. The Company expects to take delivery of both ships during the third quarter of 2021.

These acquisitions will be funded with cash on hand, which includes equity issued under the Company’s ATM program. During the month of May, Eagle issued 475,894 shares of common stock at an average price of 
USD 47.39, raising a total of 
USD 22.5 million in gross proceeds.

Gary Vogel, Eagle’s CEO commented “Given recent market developments, and our positive view on supply-demand fundamentals and asset prices, we continue to seek accretive growth opportunities. In this regard, we are pleased to have been able to secure two modern scrubber-fitted Ultramaxes in conjunction with an equity raise under our ATM program.”

Separately, the Company has reached an agreement to sell the M/V Tern (2003-built Supramax) for 
USD 9.7 million. The sale is expected to close in July, prior to the vessel’s statutory drydock and requisite ballast water treatment system (BWTS) installation due date.

Following these transactions, Eagle’s fleet will total 53 ships, with an average age of 8.7 years.  

Over the past five years, the Company has executed on a comprehensive fleet renewal and growth initiative, acquiring 29 modern vessels and divesting 20 of its oldest and least efficient ships. These sale and purchase transactions have vastly improved Eagle’s fleet makeup; allowing us to maintain a low average age, increase cargo capacity per vessel, and reduce emissions on a per deadweight ton basis.

About Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle” or the “Company”) is a 
U.S. based fully integrated shipowner-operator providing global transportation solutions to a diverse group of customers including miners, producers, traders, and end users. Headquartered in 
Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in 
Singapore and 
Copenhagen, Denmark, Eagle focuses exclusively on the versatile mid-size drybulk vessel segment and owns one of the largest fleets of Supramax/Ultramax vessels in the world. The Company performs all management services in-house (including strategic, commercial, operational, technical and administrative) and employs an active management approach to fleet trading with the objective of optimizing revenue performance and maximizing earnings on a risk-managed basis. For further information, please visit our website: www.eagleships.com.

Disclaimer: Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements may include words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the consummation and the anticipated use of proceeds of the offerings described herein.

The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although Eagle Bulk believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Eagle Bulk cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in vessel operating expenses, including drydocking and insurance costs, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, ability of our counterparties to perform their obligations under sales agreements, charter contracts, and other agreements on a timely basis, potential liability from future litigation, the duration and impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Eagle Bulk with the 
SEC, including our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT

Company Contact:
Frank De Costanzo
Chief Financial Officer

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
Tel. +1 203-276-8100
Email: investor@eagleships.com 

Media:

Rose and Company
Tel. +1 212-359-2228


Source: Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Acquires Two Modern Ultramax Bulkcarriers


Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Acquires Two Modern Ultramax Bulkcarriers

 

STAMFORD, Conn.
June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk,” “Eagle” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax / Ultramax drybulk segment, today announced that it has purchased two high-specification 2015-built scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarriers for total consideration of 
USD 44 million.

The vessels, which will be renamed the M/V Antwerp Eagle and M/V Valencia Eagle, are of the SDARI-64 design and were constructed at 
Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co. The Company expects to take delivery of both ships during the third quarter of 2021.

These acquisitions will be funded with cash on hand, which includes equity issued under the Company’s ATM program. During the month of May, Eagle issued 475,894 shares of common stock at an average price of 
USD 47.39, raising a total of 
USD 22.5 million in gross proceeds.

Gary Vogel, Eagle’s CEO commented “Given recent market developments, and our positive view on supply-demand fundamentals and asset prices, we continue to seek accretive growth opportunities. In this regard, we are pleased to have been able to secure two modern scrubber-fitted Ultramaxes in conjunction with an equity raise under our ATM program.”

Separately, the Company has reached an agreement to sell the M/V Tern (2003-built Supramax) for 
USD 9.7 million. The sale is expected to close in July, prior to the vessel’s statutory drydock and requisite ballast water treatment system (BWTS) installation due date.

Following these transactions, Eagle’s fleet will total 53 ships, with an average age of 8.7 years.  

Over the past five years, the Company has executed on a comprehensive fleet renewal and growth initiative, acquiring 29 modern vessels and divesting 20 of its oldest and least efficient ships. These sale and purchase transactions have vastly improved Eagle’s fleet makeup; allowing us to maintain a low average age, increase cargo capacity per vessel, and reduce emissions on a per deadweight ton basis.

About Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle” or the “Company”) is a 
U.S. based fully integrated shipowner-operator providing global transportation solutions to a diverse group of customers including miners, producers, traders, and end users. Headquartered in 
Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in 
Singapore and 
Copenhagen, Denmark, Eagle focuses exclusively on the versatile mid-size drybulk vessel segment and owns one of the largest fleets of Supramax/Ultramax vessels in the world. The Company performs all management services in-house (including strategic, commercial, operational, technical and administrative) and employs an active management approach to fleet trading with the objective of optimizing revenue performance and maximizing earnings on a risk-managed basis. For further information, please visit our website: www.eagleships.com.

Disclaimer: Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements may include words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the consummation and the anticipated use of proceeds of the offerings described herein.

The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although Eagle Bulk believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Eagle Bulk cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in vessel operating expenses, including drydocking and insurance costs, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, ability of our counterparties to perform their obligations under sales agreements, charter contracts, and other agreements on a timely basis, potential liability from future litigation, the duration and impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Eagle Bulk with the 
SEC, including our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT

Company Contact:
Frank De Costanzo
Chief Financial Officer

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
Tel. +1 203-276-8100
Email: investor@eagleships.com 

Media:

Rose and Company
Tel. +1 212-359-2228


Source: Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) – Longer Charters at Higher Rates Drive Upgrade to Outperform

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)
Longer Charters at Higher Rates Drive Upgrade to Outperform

Euroseas Ltd. provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates containerships that transport dry and refrigerated containerized cargoes, including manufactured products and perishables; and drybulk carriers that transport iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. As of March 31, 2017, it had a fleet of seven containerships; and six drybulk carriers, including three Panamax drybulk carriers, one Handymax drybulk carrier, one Kamsarmax drybulk carrier, and one Ultramax drybulk carrier. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Maroussi, Greece.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Adjusted 1Q2021 EBITDA of $5.7 million in line with expectations with higher TCE rates offsetting higher opex. Reported adjusted EBITDA was $5.6 million. TCE revenue of $14.7 million increased from $12.5 million in 4Q2020 due to a $1,637 move up in TCE rates to $12,134/day from $10,497/day, higher shipping days of 1,219 versus 1,190 in 4Q2020 and lower idle days of 41 versus 138 in 4Q2020.

    Fine-tuning 2021 EBITDA estimate to reflect to reflect 1Q2021 results and updated forward cover.  We are moving 2021 EBITDA to $40.6 million based on TCE rates of $16.7k/day from $37.5 million based on TCE rates of $16.2k/day. Visibility is very high with 89% of available 2021 days booked at $15.2k/day due to longer charters signed at higher TCE rates …



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Release – Euroseas Ltd. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31 2021


Euroseas Ltd. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021

 

ATHENS, Greece, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today its results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021.

First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:

  • Total net revenues of $14.3 million. Net income of $3.8 million; net income attributable to common shareholders (after a $0.1 million of dividend on Series B Preferred Shares and a $0.1 million of preferred deemed dividend arising out of the redemption of approximately $2 million of Series B Preferred Shares in the first quarter of 2021) of $3.6 million or $0.53 per share basic and diluted. Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders1 for the period was $3.0 million or $0.45 per share basic and diluted.

  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $5.6 million.

  • An average of 14.0 vessels were owned and operated during the first quarter of 2021 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $12,134 per day. 

  • The Company declared a dividend of $0.1 million on its Series B Preferred Shares. The dividend will be paid in cash.

Additional announcement:

The Company has completed its first Environment, Social & Governance (“ESG”) report which will be available on its web site on May 26, 2021.

Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented: “Over the last three months, the containership markets have continued their upward path exceeding their previous peak of 2008 and coming within reach to challenge their all-time highs last observed in 2005. Recovering demand and inefficiencies in container transport logistics, like port congestion, crew replacement and COVID related protocols, have been combined with modest supply growth to support the present market levels. The higher rates, naturally, have had a very positive effect on our profitability which is to further increase as the remaining of our vessels will renew their legacy charters during the following 4-5 months. In addition to chartering our vessels at higher rates, the strong market has allowed us to pursue charters of longer periods, of two or more years, thus, establishing visibility of our earnings well into next year and even 2023.

“We believe that the favorable market fundamentals will continue over the remainder of this and the next year as world economies are projected to continue recovering from their pandemic induced slowdowns and to register strong growth rates while, in parallel, vessel deliveries are expected to be modest over the same period.

“Our strategy is focused on ensuring that Euroseas remains a significant participant in the feeder/intermediate containership segment, expanding in a risk measured and accretive manner and using our public listing as a potential platform to consolidate privately owned vessels or fleets. Furthermore, as our liquidity increases, we are evaluating possible uses of any accumulated funds in terms of further deleveraging our balance sheet, exploiting investment opportunities or rewarding our shareholders by re-instituting common stock dividends.

“Finally, we are pleased to have completed our first Environment, Social & Governance report. Our ESG responsibilities is an integral part of our strategy and our overall success and we look forward to regularly communicating our progress on this front to our shareholders and investors.”

Tasos Aslidis, Chief Financial Officer of Euroseas commented: “The results of the first quarter of 2021 reflect the increased charter rates our vessels earned due to the major recovery of the market compared to the same period of last year. Our net revenues decreased to $14.3 million in the first quarter of 2021 compared to $15.4 million during the same period of last year due to the lower number of vessels we operated in the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2021 we operated 14.0 vessels versus 19.0 vessels during the same period of last year.

“On a per-vessel-per-day basis, our vessels earned a 26.2% higher average charter rate in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020. Again, on a per-vessel-per-day basis, the sum of vessel operating expenses, management fees and general and administrative expenses increased by 17.6% during the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020 which was attributable to increased supply of stores, increase in hull and machinery insurance premiums and the increased crewing costs for our vessels compared to the same period of 2020, resulting from difficulties in crew rotation due to COVID-19 related restrictions. We believe that we continue to maintain one of the lowest operating cost structures amongst the public shipping companies which is one of our competitive advantages.

“Adjusted EBITDA during the first quarter of 2021 was $5.6 million compared to $4.1 million achieved for the first quarter of 2020.”

“Finally, as of March 31, 2021, our outstanding debt (excluding the unamortized loan fees) is about $65.1 million versus restricted and unrestricted cash of about $6.4 million.”
        
First Quarter 2021 Results:
For the first quarter of 2021, the Company reported total net revenues of $14.3 million representing a 7.3% decrease over total net revenues of $15.4 million during the first quarter of 2020. On average, 14.0 vessels were owned and operated during the first quarter of 2021 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $12,134 per day compared to 19.0 vessels in the same period of 2020 earning on average $9,615 per day. The Company reported a net income for the period of $3.8 million and a net income attributable to common shareholders of $3.6 million, as compared to a net income of $2.0 million and a net income attributable to common shareholders of $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2020.

Vessel operating expenses for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $6.9 million as compared to $8.0 million for the same period of 2020. The decreased amount is due to the lower number of vessels owned and operated in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the corresponding period of 2020, partly offset by the increased crewing costs for our vessels compared to the same period of 2020, resulting from difficulties in crew rotation due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the increased supply of stores and the increase in hull and machinery insurance premiums. Depreciation expense for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $1.6 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period of 2020 due to the decreased number of vessels in the Company’s fleet. Related party management fees for the first quarter of 2021 decreased to $1.1 million from $1.3 million for the same period of 2020 for the same reason. In the first quarter of 2021 and 2020, none of our vessels underwent drydocking and certain expenses were incurred in connection with upcoming drydockings; finally, during the first quarter of 2021, we had other operating income of $0.2 million relating to settlement of accounts with charterers of sold vessels.

Interest and other financing costs for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $0.7 million compared to $1.3 million for the same period of 2020. This decrease is due to the decreased amount of debt and the decrease in weighted average LIBOR rate in the current period compared to the same period of 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company recognized a $0.48 million loss on its interest rate swap contract, comprising a $0.52 million unrealized loss and a $0.04 million realized gain.

Adjusted EBITDA1 for the first quarter of 2021 was $5.6 million, compared to $4.1 million achieved for the first quarter of 2020. Please see below for Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to net income.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2021 was $0.53, calculated on 6,711,408 basic and 6,749,393 diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.32 for the first quarter of 2020, calculated on 5,576,960 basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding.

Excluding the effect on the income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter of the unrealized gain on derivatives and the loss on sale of vessel, the adjusted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 would have been $0.45 per share basic and diluted, respectively, compared to adjusted earnings of $0.17 per share basic and diluted for the first quarter of 2020, after excluding amortization of below market time charters acquired. Usually, security analysts do not include the above items in their published estimates of earnings per share.

Fleet Profile:
The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:

Name Type Dwt TEU Year Built Employment(*) TCE Rate ($/day)

Container Carriers
           
AKINADA BRIDGE (*) Intermediate 71,366 5,610 2001 TC until Oct-21
TC until Oct-22
$17,250
$20,000
SYNERGY BUSAN (*) Intermediate 50,726 4,253 2009 TC until Aug-21
TC until Aug-24
$12,000
$25,000
SYNERGY ANTWERP (*) Intermediate 50,726 4,253 2008 TC until Sep-23 $18,000
SYNERGY OAKLAND (*) Intermediate 50,787 4,253 2009 TC until Jul-21 CONTEX(**) 4250 less 10%, i.e. $37,850 from 22/4/21 until 22/7/21
SYNERGY KEELUNG (+) Intermediate 50,969 4,253 2009 TC until Jun-22 plus 8- 12 months option $10,000 until Jun-21; $11,750 until Jun-22; option $14,500
EM KEA (*) Feeder 42,165 3,100 2007 TC until May-23 $22,000
EM ASTORIA (+) Feeder 35,600 2,788 2004 TC until Feb-22 $18,650
EVRIDIKI G (+) Feeder 34,677 2,556 2001 TC until Jan-22 $15,500
EM CORFU (+) Feeder 34,654 2,556 2001 TC until Sep-21 $10,200
DIAMANTIS P (+) Feeder 30,360 2,008 1998 TC until Aug-21 $6,500
EM SPETSES (+) Feeder 23,224 1,740 2007 TC until Jul-21 $8,100
EM HYDRA (*) Feeder 23,351 1,740 2005 TC until May-21
TC until April-23
$7,200
$20,000
JOANNA (*) Feeder 22,301 1,732 1999 TC until Oct-22 $16,800
AEGEAN EXPRESS (*) Feeder 18,581 1,439 1997 TC until Mar-22 $11,500
Total Container Carriers 14 539,487 42,281      

Note: (*) TC denotes time charter. Charter duration indicates the earliest redelivery date; All dates listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each TC unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).

(**) The CONTEX (Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index) has been published by the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers’ Association (VHBS) since October 2007. The CONTEX is a company-independent index of time charter rates for containerships. It is based on assessments of the current day charter rates of six selected containership types, which are representative of their size categories: Type 1,100 TEU and Type 1,700 TEU with a charter period of one year, and the Types 2,500, 2,700, 3,500 and 4,250 TEU all with a charter period of two years.

Summary Fleet Data:

  Three Months, Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months, Ended March 31, 2021
FLEET DATA    
Average number of vessels (1) 19.00   14.00  
Calendar days for fleet (2) 1,729.0   1,260.0  
Scheduled off-hire days incl. laid-up (3)    
Available days for fleet (4) = (2) – (3) 1,729.0   1,260.0  
Commercial off-hire days (5) 18.2    
Operational off-hire days (6) 65.8   41.2  
Voyage days for fleet (7) = (4) – (5) – (6) 1,645.0   1,218.8  
Fleet utilization (8) = (7) / (4) 95.1 % 96.7 %
Fleet utilization, commercial (9) = ((4) – (5)) / (4) 98.9 % 100.0 %
Fleet utilization, operational (10) = ((4) – (6)) / (4) 96.2 % 96.7 %
     
AVERAGE DAILY RESULTS    
Time charter equivalent rate (11) 9,615   12,134  
Vessel operating expenses excl. drydocking expenses (12) 5,417   6,310  
General and administrative expenses (13) 464   604  
Total vessel operating expenses (14) 5,881   6,914  
Drydocking expenses (15) 13   65  

(1) Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted the Company’s fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of calendar days each vessel was a part of the Company’s fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.

(2) Calendar days. We define calendar days as the total number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet was in our possession including off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days of vessels in lay-up. Calendar days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record during that period.

(3) The scheduled off-hire days including vessels laid-up are days associated with scheduled repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days of vessels in lay-up.

(4) Available days. We define available days as the Calendar days in a period net of scheduled off-hire days incl. laid up. We use available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels were available to generate revenues. 

(5) Commercial off-hire days. We define commercial off-hire days as days a vessel is idle without employment.

(6) Operational off-hire days. We define operational off-hire days as days associated with unscheduled repairs or other off-hire time related to the operation of the vessels.

(7) Voyage days. We define voyage days as the total number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet was in our possession net of commercial and operational off-hire days. We use voyage days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues or are sailing for repositioning purposes.

(8) Fleet utilization. We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number of our voyage days during a period by the number of our available days during that period. We use fleet utilization to measure a company’s efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons such as unscheduled repairs or days waiting to find employment. 

(9) Fleet utilization, commercial. We calculate commercial fleet utilization by dividing our available days net of commercial off-hire days during a period by our available days during that period. 

(10) Fleet utilization, operational. We calculate operational fleet utilization by dividing our available days net of operational off-hire days during a period by our available days during that period. 

(11) Time charter equivalent rate, or TCE rate, is a measure of the average daily net revenue performance of our vessels. Our method of calculating TCE is determined by dividing time charter revenue and voyage charter revenue net of voyage expenses by voyage days for the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter contract, or are related to repositioning the vessel for the next charter. TCE is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot voyage charters, time charters, pool agreements and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. Our definition of TCE may not be comparable to that used by other companies in the shipping industry.

(12) Daily vessel operating expenses, which include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs and management fees are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses and management fees by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period. Drydocking expenses are reported separately. 

(13) Daily general and administrative expense is calculated by dividing general and administrative expense by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period. 

(14) Total vessel operating expenses, or TVOE, is a measure of our total expenses associated with operating our vessels. TVOE is the sum of vessel operating expenses, management fees and general and administrative expenses; drydocking expenses are not included. Daily TVOE is calculated by dividing TVOE by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period.

(15) Drydocking expenses include expenses during drydockings that would have been capitalized and amortized under the deferral method divided by the fleet calendar days for the relevant period. Drydocking expenses could vary substantially from period to period depending on how many vessels underwent drydocking during the period. The Company expenses drydocking expenses as incurred.

Conference Call and Webcast:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company’s management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results.

Conference Call details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 (877) 553-9962 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(808) 238-0669 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 2071 928592 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Euroseas” to the operator.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until Tuesday, June 1, 2021, by dialing 1(866) 331-1332 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(808) 238-0667 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 3333 009785 (Standard International Dial In) and the access code required for the replay is: 6973591#.
 
Audio Webcast – Slides Presentation: 
There will be a live and then archived audio webcast of the conference call, via the internet through the Euroseas website (www.euroseas.gr). Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

The slide presentation on the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 will also be available in PDF format 10 minutes prior to the conference call and webcast, accessible on the company’s website (www.euroseas.gr) on the webcast page. Participants to the webcast can download the PDF presentation. 


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars except number of shares)

  Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
  2020 2021
     
Revenues    
Time charter revenue 16,131,322   14,916,567  
Commissions (698,515 ) (607,249 )
Net revenues 15,432,807   14,309,318  
       
Operating expenses / (income)    
Voyage expenses 314,554   127,409  
Vessel operating expenses 8,037,863   6,864,353  
Drydocking expenses 23,823   82,209  
Vessel depreciation 1,727,085   1,596,543  
Related party management fees 1,328,822   1,086,405  
Loss on sale of vessel   9,417  
General and administrative expenses

802,376
 

760,977
 
Other operating income   (216,496 )
Total operating expenses, net 12,234,523   10,310,817  
     
Operating income 3,198,284   3,998,501  
     
Other income / (expenses)    
Interest and other financing costs (1,251,412 ) (694,307 )
Gain on derivative, net   484,910  
Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) 1,628   (241 )
Interest income 8,595   1,214  
Other expenses, net (1,241,189 ) (208,424 )
     
Net income 1,957,095   3,790,077  
Dividend Series B Preferred shares

(159,562


)


(138,269


)
Preferred deemed dividend   (86,356 )
Net income attributable to common shareholders

1,797,533
 

3,565,452
 
Earnings per share, basic and diluted 0.32   0.53  
Weighted average number of shares, basic 5,576,960   6,711,408  
Weighted average number of shares, diluted 5,576,960   6,749,393  


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars – except number of shares)

  December 31,  2020
  March 31, 2021
           
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents 3,559,399     3,629,150  
Trade accounts receivable 2,013,023     1,399,710  
Other receivables 1,866,624     2,093,941  
Inventories 1,662,422     1,638,868  
Restricted cash 345,010     341,432  
Prepaid expenses 244,315     420,454  
     Total current assets

9,690,793     9,523,555  
Fixed assets:          
Vessels, net 98,458,447     97,107,065  
Long-term assets:          
Restricted cash 2,433,768     2,434,267  
Derivative     191,825  
Total assets 110,583,008     109,256,712  
           
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Long-term bank loans, current portion 20,645,320     21,145,320  
Related party loan, current 2,500,000        
Trade accounts payable 2,854,377     2,376,280  
Accrued expenses 1,300,420     1,536,931  
Accrued preferred dividends 168,676     215,338  
Deferred revenue 949,364     629,969  
Due to related company 24,072     1,769,238  
Derivative 203,553     229,798  
Total current liabilities 28,645,782     27,902,874  
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion 46,220,028     43,583,848  
Derivative 362,195      
Total long-term liabilities 46,582,223     43,583,848  
Total liabilities 75,228,005     71,486,722  
            
Mezzanine equity:          
Series B Preferred shares (par value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 8,365 and 6,365 issued and outstanding, respectively)       8,019,636     6,105,992  
Shareholders’ equity:          
Common stock (par value $0.03, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 6,708,946 and 6,791,847, issued and outstanding) 201,268     203,755  
Additional paid-in capital 257,467,980     258,228,672  
Accumulated deficit (230,333,881 )   (226,768,429 )
Total shareholders’ equity 27,335,367     31,663,998  
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity 110,583,008     109,256,712  


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars)

  Three Months Ended March 31,
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2020   2021
     
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income 1,957,095     3,790,077  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Vessel depreciation 1,727,085     1,596,543  
Amortization of deferred charges 61,156     49,280  
Share-based compensation 30,404     28,765  
Loss on sale of vessel     9,417  
Unrealized gain on derivatives     (527,775 )
Amortization of fair value of below market time charters acquired

(846,405


)
 

 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (903,784 )   1,422,694  
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,025,551     6,369,001  
     
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Cash paid for vessels capitalized expenses and sale expenses (149,420 )   (208,457 )
Advance received for vessel held for sale 1,133,817      
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities 984,397

    (208,457

)



Cash flows from financing activities:
   
Redemption of Series B preferred shares     (2,000,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of commissions paid     743,552  
Preferred dividends paid (161,315 )   (91,607 )
Repayment of long-term bank loans (3,285,460 )   (2,185,460 )
Repayment of related party loan     (2,500,000 )
Offering expenses paid (40,486 )   (60,357 )
Net cash used in financing activities (3,487,261 )   (6,093,872 )
     
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (477,313 )   66,672  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 5,930,061     6,338,177  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period 5,452,748     6,404,849  
Cash breakdown    
Cash and cash equivalents 508,105     3,629,150  
Restricted cash, current 810,376     341,432  
Restricted cash, long term 4,134,267     2,434,267  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows 5,452,748     6,404,849  


Euroseas Ltd.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to
Net Income
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars)

  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021

Net income 1,957,095   3,790,077  
Interest and finance costs, net (incl. interest income) 1,242,817   693,093  
Vessel depreciation 1,727,085   1,596,543  
Loss on vessel sale   9,417  
Gain on interest rate swap derivative, net   (484,910 )
Amortization of below market time charters acquired (846,405 )  
Adjusted EBITDA 4,080,592   5,604,220  

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
Euroseas Ltd. considers Adjusted EBITDA to represent net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, gain on interest rate swap, loss on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as determined by United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is included herein because it is a basis upon which the Company assesses its financial performance and liquidity position and because the Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure assists our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of, financial costs, gain on interest rate swap, loss on sale of vessel, depreciation and amortization of below market time charters acquired. The Company’s definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries.

Euroseas Ltd.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars except share data and per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021

Net income 1,957,095   3,790,077  
Unrealized gain on derivative   (527,775 )
Amortization of below market time charters acquired (846,405 )  
Loss on sale of vessel   9,417  
Adjusted net income 1,110,690   3,271,719  
Preferred dividends (159,562 ) (138,269 )
Preferred deemed dividend   (86,356 )
Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders 951,128   3,047,094  
Adjusted earnings per share, basic and diluted 0.17   0.45  
Weighted average number of shares, basic 5,576,975   6,711,408  
Weighted average number of shares, diluted 5,576,975   6,749,393  

Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share Reconciliation:
Euroseas Ltd. considers Adjusted net income to represent net income before unrealized gain on derivative, loss on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired. Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share is included herein because we believe it assists our management and investors by increasing the comparability of the Company’s fundamental performance from period to period by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of unrealized gain on derivative, loss on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired, which items may significantly affect results of operations between periods.

Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share do not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or earnings per share, as determined by GAAP. The Company’s definition of Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries.

About Euroseas Ltd.
Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA.

Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

The Company has a fleet of 14 vessels, including 9 Feeder containerships and 5 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 14 containerships have a cargo capacity of 42,281 teu.

Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company’s growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for containerships, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Visit the Company’s website www.euroseas.gr

Company Contact Investor Relations / Financial Media
Tasos Aslidis
Chief Financial Officer
Euroseas Ltd.
11 Canterbury Lane,
Watchung, NJ 07069
Tel. (908) 301-9091
E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr
Nicolas Bornozis
President
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel. (212) 661-7566
E-mail: euroseas@capitallink.com



1 Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are not recognized measurements under US GAAP (GAAP) and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for Euroseas financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. Refer to a subsequent section of the Press Release for the definitions and reconciliation of these measurements to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Euroseas Ltd. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021


Euroseas Ltd. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021

 

ATHENS, Greece, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today its results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021.

First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:

  • Total net revenues of $14.3 million. Net income of $3.8 million; net income attributable to common shareholders (after a $0.1 million of dividend on Series B Preferred Shares and a $0.1 million of preferred deemed dividend arising out of the redemption of approximately $2 million of Series B Preferred Shares in the first quarter of 2021) of $3.6 million or $0.53 per share basic and diluted. Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders1 for the period was $3.0 million or $0.45 per share basic and diluted.

  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $5.6 million.

  • An average of 14.0 vessels were owned and operated during the first quarter of 2021 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $12,134 per day. 

  • The Company declared a dividend of $0.1 million on its Series B Preferred Shares. The dividend will be paid in cash.

Additional announcement:

The Company has completed its first Environment, Social & Governance (“ESG”) report which will be available on its web site on May 26, 2021.

Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented: “Over the last three months, the containership markets have continued their upward path exceeding their previous peak of 2008 and coming within reach to challenge their all-time highs last observed in 2005. Recovering demand and inefficiencies in container transport logistics, like port congestion, crew replacement and COVID related protocols, have been combined with modest supply growth to support the present market levels. The higher rates, naturally, have had a very positive effect on our profitability which is to further increase as the remaining of our vessels will renew their legacy charters during the following 4-5 months. In addition to chartering our vessels at higher rates, the strong market has allowed us to pursue charters of longer periods, of two or more years, thus, establishing visibility of our earnings well into next year and even 2023.

“We believe that the favorable market fundamentals will continue over the remainder of this and the next year as world economies are projected to continue recovering from their pandemic induced slowdowns and to register strong growth rates while, in parallel, vessel deliveries are expected to be modest over the same period.

“Our strategy is focused on ensuring that Euroseas remains a significant participant in the feeder/intermediate containership segment, expanding in a risk measured and accretive manner and using our public listing as a potential platform to consolidate privately owned vessels or fleets. Furthermore, as our liquidity increases, we are evaluating possible uses of any accumulated funds in terms of further deleveraging our balance sheet, exploiting investment opportunities or rewarding our shareholders by re-instituting common stock dividends.

“Finally, we are pleased to have completed our first Environment, Social & Governance report. Our ESG responsibilities is an integral part of our strategy and our overall success and we look forward to regularly communicating our progress on this front to our shareholders and investors.”

Tasos Aslidis, Chief Financial Officer of Euroseas commented: “The results of the first quarter of 2021 reflect the increased charter rates our vessels earned due to the major recovery of the market compared to the same period of last year. Our net revenues decreased to $14.3 million in the first quarter of 2021 compared to $15.4 million during the same period of last year due to the lower number of vessels we operated in the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2021 we operated 14.0 vessels versus 19.0 vessels during the same period of last year.

“On a per-vessel-per-day basis, our vessels earned a 26.2% higher average charter rate in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020. Again, on a per-vessel-per-day basis, the sum of vessel operating expenses, management fees and general and administrative expenses increased by 17.6% during the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020 which was attributable to increased supply of stores, increase in hull and machinery insurance premiums and the increased crewing costs for our vessels compared to the same period of 2020, resulting from difficulties in crew rotation due to COVID-19 related restrictions. We believe that we continue to maintain one of the lowest operating cost structures amongst the public shipping companies which is one of our competitive advantages.

“Adjusted EBITDA during the first quarter of 2021 was $5.6 million compared to $4.1 million achieved for the first quarter of 2020.”

“Finally, as of March 31, 2021, our outstanding debt (excluding the unamortized loan fees) is about $65.1 million versus restricted and unrestricted cash of about $6.4 million.”
        
First Quarter 2021 Results:
For the first quarter of 2021, the Company reported total net revenues of $14.3 million representing a 7.3% decrease over total net revenues of $15.4 million during the first quarter of 2020. On average, 14.0 vessels were owned and operated during the first quarter of 2021 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $12,134 per day compared to 19.0 vessels in the same period of 2020 earning on average $9,615 per day. The Company reported a net income for the period of $3.8 million and a net income attributable to common shareholders of $3.6 million, as compared to a net income of $2.0 million and a net income attributable to common shareholders of $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2020.

Vessel operating expenses for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $6.9 million as compared to $8.0 million for the same period of 2020. The decreased amount is due to the lower number of vessels owned and operated in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the corresponding period of 2020, partly offset by the increased crewing costs for our vessels compared to the same period of 2020, resulting from difficulties in crew rotation due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the increased supply of stores and the increase in hull and machinery insurance premiums. Depreciation expense for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $1.6 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period of 2020 due to the decreased number of vessels in the Company’s fleet. Related party management fees for the first quarter of 2021 decreased to $1.1 million from $1.3 million for the same period of 2020 for the same reason. In the first quarter of 2021 and 2020, none of our vessels underwent drydocking and certain expenses were incurred in connection with upcoming drydockings; finally, during the first quarter of 2021, we had other operating income of $0.2 million relating to settlement of accounts with charterers of sold vessels.

Interest and other financing costs for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $0.7 million compared to $1.3 million for the same period of 2020. This decrease is due to the decreased amount of debt and the decrease in weighted average LIBOR rate in the current period compared to the same period of 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company recognized a $0.48 million loss on its interest rate swap contract, comprising a $0.52 million unrealized loss and a $0.04 million realized gain.

Adjusted EBITDA1 for the first quarter of 2021 was $5.6 million, compared to $4.1 million achieved for the first quarter of 2020. Please see below for Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to net income.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2021 was $0.53, calculated on 6,711,408 basic and 6,749,393 diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.32 for the first quarter of 2020, calculated on 5,576,960 basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding.

Excluding the effect on the income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter of the unrealized gain on derivatives and the loss on sale of vessel, the adjusted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 would have been $0.45 per share basic and diluted, respectively, compared to adjusted earnings of $0.17 per share basic and diluted for the first quarter of 2020, after excluding amortization of below market time charters acquired. Usually, security analysts do not include the above items in their published estimates of earnings per share.

Fleet Profile:
The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:

Name Type Dwt TEU Year Built Employment(*) TCE Rate ($/day)

Container Carriers
           
AKINADA BRIDGE (*) Intermediate 71,366 5,610 2001 TC until Oct-21
TC until Oct-22
$17,250
$20,000
SYNERGY BUSAN (*) Intermediate 50,726 4,253 2009 TC until Aug-21
TC until Aug-24
$12,000
$25,000
SYNERGY ANTWERP (*) Intermediate 50,726 4,253 2008 TC until Sep-23 $18,000
SYNERGY OAKLAND (*) Intermediate 50,787 4,253 2009 TC until Jul-21 CONTEX(**) 4250 less 10%, i.e. $37,850 from 22/4/21 until 22/7/21
SYNERGY KEELUNG (+) Intermediate 50,969 4,253 2009 TC until Jun-22 plus 8- 12 months option $10,000 until Jun-21; $11,750 until Jun-22; option $14,500
EM KEA (*) Feeder 42,165 3,100 2007 TC until May-23 $22,000
EM ASTORIA (+) Feeder 35,600 2,788 2004 TC until Feb-22 $18,650
EVRIDIKI G (+) Feeder 34,677 2,556 2001 TC until Jan-22 $15,500
EM CORFU (+) Feeder 34,654 2,556 2001 TC until Sep-21 $10,200
DIAMANTIS P (+) Feeder 30,360 2,008 1998 TC until Aug-21 $6,500
EM SPETSES (+) Feeder 23,224 1,740 2007 TC until Jul-21 $8,100
EM HYDRA (*) Feeder 23,351 1,740 2005 TC until May-21
TC until April-23
$7,200
$20,000
JOANNA (*) Feeder 22,301 1,732 1999 TC until Oct-22 $16,800
AEGEAN EXPRESS (*) Feeder 18,581 1,439 1997 TC until Mar-22 $11,500
Total Container Carriers 14 539,487 42,281      

Note: (*) TC denotes time charter. Charter duration indicates the earliest redelivery date; All dates listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each TC unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).

(**) The CONTEX (Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index) has been published by the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers’ Association (VHBS) since October 2007. The CONTEX is a company-independent index of time charter rates for containerships. It is based on assessments of the current day charter rates of six selected containership types, which are representative of their size categories: Type 1,100 TEU and Type 1,700 TEU with a charter period of one year, and the Types 2,500, 2,700, 3,500 and 4,250 TEU all with a charter period of two years.

Summary Fleet Data:

  Three Months, Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months, Ended March 31, 2021
FLEET DATA    
Average number of vessels (1) 19.00   14.00  
Calendar days for fleet (2) 1,729.0   1,260.0  
Scheduled off-hire days incl. laid-up (3)    
Available days for fleet (4) = (2) – (3) 1,729.0   1,260.0  
Commercial off-hire days (5) 18.2    
Operational off-hire days (6) 65.8   41.2  
Voyage days for fleet (7) = (4) – (5) – (6) 1,645.0   1,218.8  
Fleet utilization (8) = (7) / (4) 95.1 % 96.7 %
Fleet utilization, commercial (9) = ((4) – (5)) / (4) 98.9 % 100.0 %
Fleet utilization, operational (10) = ((4) – (6)) / (4) 96.2 % 96.7 %
     
AVERAGE DAILY RESULTS    
Time charter equivalent rate (11) 9,615   12,134  
Vessel operating expenses excl. drydocking expenses (12) 5,417   6,310  
General and administrative expenses (13) 464   604  
Total vessel operating expenses (14) 5,881   6,914  
Drydocking expenses (15) 13   65  

(1) Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted the Company’s fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of calendar days each vessel was a part of the Company’s fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.

(2) Calendar days. We define calendar days as the total number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet was in our possession including off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days of vessels in lay-up. Calendar days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record during that period.

(3) The scheduled off-hire days including vessels laid-up are days associated with scheduled repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days of vessels in lay-up.

(4) Available days. We define available days as the Calendar days in a period net of scheduled off-hire days incl. laid up. We use available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels were available to generate revenues. 

(5) Commercial off-hire days. We define commercial off-hire days as days a vessel is idle without employment.

(6) Operational off-hire days. We define operational off-hire days as days associated with unscheduled repairs or other off-hire time related to the operation of the vessels.

(7) Voyage days. We define voyage days as the total number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet was in our possession net of commercial and operational off-hire days. We use voyage days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues or are sailing for repositioning purposes.

(8) Fleet utilization. We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number of our voyage days during a period by the number of our available days during that period. We use fleet utilization to measure a company’s efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons such as unscheduled repairs or days waiting to find employment. 

(9) Fleet utilization, commercial. We calculate commercial fleet utilization by dividing our available days net of commercial off-hire days during a period by our available days during that period. 

(10) Fleet utilization, operational. We calculate operational fleet utilization by dividing our available days net of operational off-hire days during a period by our available days during that period. 

(11) Time charter equivalent rate, or TCE rate, is a measure of the average daily net revenue performance of our vessels. Our method of calculating TCE is determined by dividing time charter revenue and voyage charter revenue net of voyage expenses by voyage days for the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter contract, or are related to repositioning the vessel for the next charter. TCE is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot voyage charters, time charters, pool agreements and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. Our definition of TCE may not be comparable to that used by other companies in the shipping industry.

(12) Daily vessel operating expenses, which include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs and management fees are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses and management fees by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period. Drydocking expenses are reported separately. 

(13) Daily general and administrative expense is calculated by dividing general and administrative expense by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period. 

(14) Total vessel operating expenses, or TVOE, is a measure of our total expenses associated with operating our vessels. TVOE is the sum of vessel operating expenses, management fees and general and administrative expenses; drydocking expenses are not included. Daily TVOE is calculated by dividing TVOE by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period.

(15) Drydocking expenses include expenses during drydockings that would have been capitalized and amortized under the deferral method divided by the fleet calendar days for the relevant period. Drydocking expenses could vary substantially from period to period depending on how many vessels underwent drydocking during the period. The Company expenses drydocking expenses as incurred.

Conference Call and Webcast:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company’s management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results.

Conference Call details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 (877) 553-9962 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(808) 238-0669 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 2071 928592 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Euroseas” to the operator.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until Tuesday, June 1, 2021, by dialing 1(866) 331-1332 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(808) 238-0667 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 3333 009785 (Standard International Dial In) and the access code required for the replay is: 6973591#.
 
Audio Webcast – Slides Presentation: 
There will be a live and then archived audio webcast of the conference call, via the internet through the Euroseas website (www.euroseas.gr). Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

The slide presentation on the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 will also be available in PDF format 10 minutes prior to the conference call and webcast, accessible on the company’s website (www.euroseas.gr) on the webcast page. Participants to the webcast can download the PDF presentation. 


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars except number of shares)

  Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
  2020 2021
     
Revenues    
Time charter revenue 16,131,322   14,916,567  
Commissions (698,515 ) (607,249 )
Net revenues 15,432,807   14,309,318  
       
Operating expenses / (income)    
Voyage expenses 314,554   127,409  
Vessel operating expenses 8,037,863   6,864,353  
Drydocking expenses 23,823   82,209  
Vessel depreciation 1,727,085   1,596,543  
Related party management fees 1,328,822   1,086,405  
Loss on sale of vessel   9,417  
General and administrative expenses

802,376
 

760,977
 
Other operating income   (216,496 )
Total operating expenses, net 12,234,523   10,310,817  
     
Operating income 3,198,284   3,998,501  
     
Other income / (expenses)    
Interest and other financing costs (1,251,412 ) (694,307 )
Gain on derivative, net   484,910  
Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) 1,628   (241 )
Interest income 8,595   1,214  
Other expenses, net (1,241,189 ) (208,424 )
     
Net income 1,957,095   3,790,077  
Dividend Series B Preferred shares

(159,562


)


(138,269


)
Preferred deemed dividend   (86,356 )
Net income attributable to common shareholders

1,797,533
 

3,565,452
 
Earnings per share, basic and diluted 0.32   0.53  
Weighted average number of shares, basic 5,576,960   6,711,408  
Weighted average number of shares, diluted 5,576,960   6,749,393  


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars – except number of shares)

  December 31,  2020
  March 31, 2021
           
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents 3,559,399     3,629,150  
Trade accounts receivable 2,013,023     1,399,710  
Other receivables 1,866,624     2,093,941  
Inventories 1,662,422     1,638,868  
Restricted cash 345,010     341,432  
Prepaid expenses 244,315     420,454  
     Total current assets

9,690,793     9,523,555  
Fixed assets:          
Vessels, net 98,458,447     97,107,065  
Long-term assets:          
Restricted cash 2,433,768     2,434,267  
Derivative     191,825  
Total assets 110,583,008     109,256,712  
           
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Long-term bank loans, current portion 20,645,320     21,145,320  
Related party loan, current 2,500,000        
Trade accounts payable 2,854,377     2,376,280  
Accrued expenses 1,300,420     1,536,931  
Accrued preferred dividends 168,676     215,338  
Deferred revenue 949,364     629,969  
Due to related company 24,072     1,769,238  
Derivative 203,553     229,798  
Total current liabilities 28,645,782     27,902,874  
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion 46,220,028     43,583,848  
Derivative 362,195      
Total long-term liabilities 46,582,223     43,583,848  
Total liabilities 75,228,005     71,486,722  
            
Mezzanine equity:          
Series B Preferred shares (par value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 8,365 and 6,365 issued and outstanding, respectively)       8,019,636     6,105,992  
Shareholders’ equity:          
Common stock (par value $0.03, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 6,708,946 and 6,791,847, issued and outstanding) 201,268     203,755  
Additional paid-in capital 257,467,980     258,228,672  
Accumulated deficit (230,333,881 )   (226,768,429 )
Total shareholders’ equity 27,335,367     31,663,998  
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity 110,583,008     109,256,712  


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars)

  Three Months Ended March 31,
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2020   2021
     
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income 1,957,095     3,790,077  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Vessel depreciation 1,727,085     1,596,543  
Amortization of deferred charges 61,156     49,280  
Share-based compensation 30,404     28,765  
Loss on sale of vessel     9,417  
Unrealized gain on derivatives     (527,775 )
Amortization of fair value of below market time charters acquired

(846,405


)
 

 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (903,784 )   1,422,694  
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,025,551     6,369,001  
     
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Cash paid for vessels capitalized expenses and sale expenses (149,420 )   (208,457 )
Advance received for vessel held for sale 1,133,817      
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities 984,397

    (208,457

)



Cash flows from financing activities:
   
Redemption of Series B preferred shares     (2,000,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of commissions paid     743,552  
Preferred dividends paid (161,315 )   (91,607 )
Repayment of long-term bank loans (3,285,460 )   (2,185,460 )
Repayment of related party loan     (2,500,000 )
Offering expenses paid (40,486 )   (60,357 )
Net cash used in financing activities (3,487,261 )   (6,093,872 )
     
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (477,313 )   66,672  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 5,930,061     6,338,177  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period 5,452,748     6,404,849  
Cash breakdown    
Cash and cash equivalents 508,105     3,629,150  
Restricted cash, current 810,376     341,432  
Restricted cash, long term 4,134,267     2,434,267  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows 5,452,748     6,404,849  


Euroseas Ltd.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to
Net Income
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars)

  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021

Net income 1,957,095   3,790,077  
Interest and finance costs, net (incl. interest income) 1,242,817   693,093  
Vessel depreciation 1,727,085   1,596,543  
Loss on vessel sale   9,417  
Gain on interest rate swap derivative, net   (484,910 )
Amortization of below market time charters acquired (846,405 )  
Adjusted EBITDA 4,080,592   5,604,220  

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
Euroseas Ltd. considers Adjusted EBITDA to represent net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, gain on interest rate swap, loss on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as determined by United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is included herein because it is a basis upon which the Company assesses its financial performance and liquidity position and because the Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure assists our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of, financial costs, gain on interest rate swap, loss on sale of vessel, depreciation and amortization of below market time charters acquired. The Company’s definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries.

Euroseas Ltd.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars except share data and per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021

Net income 1,957,095   3,790,077  
Unrealized gain on derivative   (527,775 )
Amortization of below market time charters acquired (846,405 )  
Loss on sale of vessel   9,417  
Adjusted net income 1,110,690   3,271,719  
Preferred dividends (159,562 ) (138,269 )
Preferred deemed dividend   (86,356 )
Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders 951,128   3,047,094  
Adjusted earnings per share, basic and diluted 0.17   0.45  
Weighted average number of shares, basic 5,576,975   6,711,408  
Weighted average number of shares, diluted 5,576,975   6,749,393  

Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share Reconciliation:
Euroseas Ltd. considers Adjusted net income to represent net income before unrealized gain on derivative, loss on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired. Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share is included herein because we believe it assists our management and investors by increasing the comparability of the Company’s fundamental performance from period to period by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of unrealized gain on derivative, loss on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired, which items may significantly affect results of operations between periods.

Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share do not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or earnings per share, as determined by GAAP. The Company’s definition of Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries.

About Euroseas Ltd.
Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA.

Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

The Company has a fleet of 14 vessels, including 9 Feeder containerships and 5 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 14 containerships have a cargo capacity of 42,281 teu.

Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company’s growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for containerships, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Visit the Company’s website www.euroseas.gr

Company Contact Investor Relations / Financial Media
Tasos Aslidis
Chief Financial Officer
Euroseas Ltd.
11 Canterbury Lane,
Watchung, NJ 07069
Tel. (908) 301-9091
E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr
Nicolas Bornozis
President
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel. (212) 661-7566
E-mail: euroseas@capitallink.com



1 Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are not recognized measurements under US GAAP (GAAP) and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for Euroseas financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. Refer to a subsequent section of the Press Release for the definitions and reconciliation of these measurements to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

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Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)
Solid Quarter Sets Positive Tone for Year

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., an international shipping company, provides marine dry bulk transportation services through the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize shipping company listed in the US capital markets. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of 10 Capesize vessels, with total capacity of approximately 1,748,581 dwt and an average fleet age of about 9.8 years. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece and an office in Hong Kong. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP” and class A warrants under “SHIPW”.

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    1Q2021 EBITDA of $6.5 million was ahead of our estimate is $5.7 million due to higher average TCE rates of $16.2k/day. TCE revenue of $15.1 million was $0.9 million higher due to a positive rate variance and opex of $5.6 million was about $0.5 million lower than expected, which more than offset higher G&A expense of $2.7 million.

    Fine tuning 2021 EBITDA estimate to $81.4 million based on TCE rates of $24.9k/day versus our prior estimate of $77.1 million based on TCE rates of $26.8/day to reflect 1Q2021 results, updated forward cover and the timing of the pending acquisitions.  2Q2021 forward cover is high at 96% of available days booked at an average TCE rate of $22.4k/day. Please note that the average TCE rate is a blend of …



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