Seanergy Maritime (SHIP) – Debt Refinancings Completed and Impact is Favorable

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)
Debt Refinancings Completed and Impact is Favorable

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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    Total debt of $179 million, including secured debt of $117 million and subordinated debt of $62 million, was restructured. While secured debt of $60 million was refinanced last year, agreements to restructure additional secured debt of $57 million and subordinated debt of $62 million were recently finalized. As a result, secured debt is $119 million, subordinated debt is $17 million and convert debt is $39 million, or total debt of $175 million.

    Favorable outcome is a reflection of solid bank group relationships and the forging of a new relationship with Jelco.  Other goals achieved include preserving cash, pushing out maturities, lowering interest expense and improving financial flexibility. While negotiations took longer than expected, the agreements create some financial breathing room, establish a solid financial platform, and …



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Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) – New Awards of $61 Million – Increasing Price Target

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD)
New Awards of $61 Million – Increasing Price Target

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp is a provider of dredging services in the United States. The company only’s operating segments is Dredging. Dredging involves the enhancement or preservation of navigability of waterways or the protection of shorelines through the removal or replenishment of soil, sand or rock. Its projects portfolio includes Coastal Restoration, Coastal Protection, Port expansion, and others.

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

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    Four awards for $60.9 million to be included in year-end 2020 backlog. The four awards (three maintenance and one coastal protection) include a total work of $60.9 million in Florida and Georgia. Three of the four awards should be completed in 1Q2021 and the fourth extending out into 3Q2021.

    Dredging market outlook remains solid and potential infrastructure spending creates tailwind.  The awards are positive signals after the loss on the Spanish Ridge work in Louisiana in December. Other positives include stronger global LNG prices that could help move the NextDecade (NEXT) LNG project to FID and the potential higher infrastructure spending in fiscal stimulus plans …



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Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP) Scheduled To Present at NobleCon17


Join Seanergy (SHIP) CEO Stamatis Tsantanis & CFO Stavros Gyftakis at NobleCon17 – Noble Capital Markets 17th Annual Small & Microcap Investor Conference – January 19&20, 2021. Following a formal presentation, a seasoned Wall Street research analyst will join Stamatis and Stavros to moderate a LIVE Q&A session. If you want to be added to the roster of presenters… or if you would like to join the virtual audience of investors, at no cost, go to nobleconference.com.

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Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) Scheduled To Present at NobleCon17


Join Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) CEO Gary Vogel & CFO Frank De Costanzo at NobleCon17 – Noble Capital Markets 17th Annual Small & Microcap Investor Conference – January 19&20, 2021. Following a formal presentation, a seasoned Wall Street research analyst will join Gary and Frank to moderate a LIVE Q&A session. If you want to be added to the roster of presenters… or if you would like to join the virtual audience of investors, at no cost, go to nobleconference.com.

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Global Crossing Airlines (JETMF) Scheduled To Present at NobleCon17


Join Global Crossing Airlines (JETMF) CFO Ryan Goepel at NobleCon17 – Noble Capital Markets 17th Annual Small & Microcap Investor Conference – January 19&20, 2021. Following a formal presentation, a seasoned Wall Street research analyst will join Ryan to moderate a LIVE Q&A session. If you want to be added to the roster of presenters… or if you would like to join the virtual audience of investors, at no cost, go to nobleconference.com.

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Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) – Another Ultramax Acquisition Adds to Fleet Renewal

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
Another Ultramax Acquisition Adds to Fleet Renewal

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.

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    Fleet renewal continues with another Ultramax acquisition. The fleet renewal program, which began in April 2016, continues. Another SDARI-64 Ultramax (to be renamed Stockholm Eagle), which was built in 2016 at Chengxi Shipyard and is outfitted with scrubbers, will be acquired for $17.65 million. The acquisition adds to two Ultramax acquisitions slated to close in 1Q2021. We believe that these moves represent a shift to growth after selling a total of five older Supramaxes with an average age of 18 years since mid-2020. The impact is positive from the perspectives of age profile and fuel consumption. Pro forma for the pending transactions, the fleet will total 48 vessels with an average age of ~8.8 years.

    Fine tuning 2021 EBITDA estimate to reflect new transaction.  No change to 2020 EBITDA estimate of $55.4 million based on TCE rates of $9.9k/day. The new transaction has a slight positive impact and our new 2021 EBITDA estimate is $77.2 million (up from $75.6 million). Forward cover is light into next year, but TCE rates have moved higher after firmer market fundamentals kicked in late 2Q2020 …



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Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) – Asset Swap Enhances Fleet Profile Without Capital Outlay

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK)
Asset Swap Enhances Fleet Profile Without Capital Outlay

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, incorporated on September 27, 2004, transports iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along shipping routes through the ownership and operation of drybulk carrier vessels. The Company is engaged in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes around the world through the ownership and operation of drybulk carrier vessels. As of December 31, 2016, its fleet consisted of 61 drybulk carriers, including 13 Capesize, six Panamax, four Ultramax, 21 Supramax, two Handymax and 15 Handysize drybulk carriers, with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 4,735,000 deadweight tons (dwt). Of the vessels in its fleet, 15 are on spot market-related time charters, and 27 are on fixed-rate time charter contracts. As of December 31, 2016, additionally, 19 of the vessels in its fleet were operating in vessel pools.

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

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    Three modern, eco Ultramaxes will be acquired in exchange for six older Handysizes in a transaction designed to modernize and focus the asset base while maintaining liquidity since no capital will be required. A total of nine vessels are involved in the asset swap. Three ~63k DWT Ultramaxes, built in 2014 and 2015 at Jiangsu shipyard, will be acquired and renamed. In return, six Handysize vessels will be delivered to the counter party. The Handys were built in 2010 and 2011, with the first five built at the SPP shipyard and the last built at Hakodate. The cash neutral asset swap will enhance the asset base, complement in-house commercial platform, lower the average age of the fleet by 0.3 years; and avoid drydocking and ballast water treatment system (BWTS) costs of ~$3.6 million on three Handysizes.

    Two other asset sales announced.  Exiting Handysize sector. Two other vessels will be sold for a total of $15.35 million; the Baltic Cougar (2009-built Supramax) for $7.60 million, and the Baltic Hare (2009-built Handysize) for $7.75 million. The exit from the Handysize sector will be complete after the transactions close and the fleet will be more focused on the Cape, Ultra and Supra sectors …



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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) Scheduled To Present at NobleCon17


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Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) – Fleet Renewal Continues and Equity Offering Completed

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
Fleet Renewal Continues and Equity Offering Completed

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.

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    Fleet renewal adds another Ultramax acquisition and Supramax sale. The fleet renewal activity recently picked up, and it now includes three Supramax sales, two pending Supramax sales and two pending Ultramax acquisitions in 2H2020. Fleet renewal improves age profile and boosts fuel efficiency, in addition to avoiding special survey/BWTS costs of in the $1.25 million range per vessel.

    Fine tuning 2021 EBITDA estimate to reflect new transactions and firmer dry bulk market.  We are maintaining our recently fine-tuned 2020 EBITDA estimate of $55.4 million based on TCE rates of $9.9k/day. Since the asset sales partially offset the Ultramax acquisitions, there isn’t much of a change to our 2021 EBITDA estimate of $75.6 million (up from $74.6 million). EBITDA should move up ~35% as …



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Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) – Another Fixture Beats Expectations on Rate and Term

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)
Another Fixture Beats Expectations on Rate and Term

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.

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    Another fixture at a higher than expected rate. The Synergy Antwerp, a 2008-built intermediate container ship (4,253 teu) secured a 32-35 month extension at $18k/day. Not only is the rate $3k/day higher than expected, the long-term extension starts on January 1st, three months earlier than expected. The new fixture complements other fixtures announced earlier this month, namely the 12-14 month extension on the EM Astoria at $18.7k/day (~$4.5k/day higher than expected), and the 12-13 month time charter on the Evridiki G at $15.5k/day (~$1.5k/day higher than expected).

    No impact on 2020 EBITDA estimate of $12.4 million based on TCE rates of $9.2K/day.  Net TCE revenue is mostly locked in with only the Oakland on an indexed rate …



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Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) – Shifting to Growth?

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
Shifting to Growth?

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.

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    Fleet renewal continues with Ultramax acquisition. The fleet renewal program, which began in April 2016, continues with a ~$16 million acquisition slated to close in 1Q2021. The SDARI-64 Ultramax was built in 2015 at the Chengxi shipyard and is scrubber fitted. We believe that this move might represent a shift to growth after selling four older Supramaxes over 2H2020.

    Adjusting 2020 EBITDA estimate to reflect forward cover and firmer dry bulk market.  The dry bulk market improved over 2H2020 and the 4Q2020 forward cover of 73% of available days booked at $11,275/day compares favorably to 3Q2020 forward cover of 66% of available days booked at $9,220/day. While there was a dip in November, we are fine-tuning our 2020 EBITDA estimate of $55.4 million based on TCE …



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Release – Global Crossing Airlines Inc. (JETMF)(JET:CA) – Uplists to OTCQB Venture Market

 


Global Crossing Airlines Uplists to OTCQB Venture Market

 

Miami, Florida, December 7, 2020 – Global Crossing Airlines Inc. (TSXV: JET) (OTC Pink: JETMF) (the “Company” or “GlobalX“) is pleased to announce that it has been approved to up-list from the OTC Pink® to the OTCQB® Venture Market, with its shares to commence trading on the exchange beginning Monday, December 7, 2020, under the symbol, “JETMF.” The shares will continue to be dual listed, trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “JET.”

“Joining the OTCQB elevates GlobalX’s profile in the investment community, which we expect to improve liquidity and broaden our shareholder base,” said GlobalX’s Chair and CEO Ed Wegel. “It represents the next step in our capital and corporate development strategy, which is designed to build shareholder value as we continue with our charter airline build-out and certification process in the U.S.”

Operated by The OTC Markets, the OTCQB is the premier marketplace for entrepreneurial and development stage U.S. and international companies that are committed to providing a high-quality trading and information experience for U.S. investors. To be eligible, companies must be current in their financial reporting, pass a minimum bid price test, and undergo an annual company verification and management certification process.

About the OTCQB Venture Market

The OTCQB Venture Market is operated by OTC Markets Group, which also operates the OTCQX Best Market and the Pink Open Market, which collectively trades more than 10,000 U.S. and global securities. Through OTC Link ATS and OTC Link ECN, OTC Markets connects a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. The platform enables investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice and empower companies to improve the quality of information available for investors.

For more information please visit https://www.otcmarkets.com

About Global Crossing Airlines

GlobalX is a new entrant airline now in FAA certification using the Airbus A320 family aircraft. Subject to FAA and DOT approvals, GlobalX intends to fly as an ACMI and wet lease charter airline serving the US, Caribbean and Latin American markets.

For more information please visit https://www.globalairlinesgroup.com/


For more information, please contact:

Ryan Goepel
EVP and CFO

Email: ryan.goepel@globalxair.com
Phone: 786.751.8503

or

Jeff Walker
Vice President
The Howard Group Inc.

Email: jeff@howardgroupinc.com
Tel: 403-221-0915
Toll Free: 1-888-221-0915

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains “forward-looking information” concerning anticipated developments and events that may occur in the future. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company’s intention to fly as an ACMI and wet lease charter airline, the completion of the FAA certification process, the timelines for delivery of cargo and passenger aircraft, the use of proceeds of the drawdown and the creation of a cost efficient and performance focused airline.

In certain cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or ” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the receipt of financing to commence airline operations, the accuracy, reliability and success of GlobalX’s business model; the timely receipt of governmental approvals; the timely commencement of operations by GlobalX and the success of such operations; the legislative and regulatory environments of the jurisdictions where GlobalX will carry on business or have operations; the impact of competition and the competitive response to GlobalX’s business strategy; and the availability of aircraft. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include risks related to, the ability to obtain financing at acceptable terms, the impact of general economic conditions, domestic and international airline industry conditions, the impact of the global uncertainty created by COVID-19, future relations with shareholders, volatility of fuel prices, increases in operating costs, terrorism, pandemics, natural disasters, currency fluctuations, interest rates, risks specific to the airline industry, the ability of management to implement GlobalX’s operational strategy, the ability to attract qualified management and staff, labour disputes, regulatory risks, including risks relating to the acquisition of the necessary licenses and permits; and the additional risks identified in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s reports and filings with applicable Canadian securities regulators. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking information.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Source: Global Crossing Airlines

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) – Higher Rates on New Fixtures Boost EBITDA Estimates

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)
Higher Rates on New Fixtures Boost EBITDA Estimates

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.

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    Two new fixtures at higher than expected rates. The EM Astoria was extended for 12-14 months at $18.7k/day from December 15th, ~$4.5k/day higher than expected and well above the current rate of $8.5k/day. The Evridiki G starts a new 12-13 month time charter this week at $15.5k/day, ~$1.5k/day higher than expected and well above the current rate of $8.25k/day. The Aegean Express starts a new 15-16 month time charter at $11.5k/day on December 27th, in line with expectations and well above the current rate of $5.9k/day.

    Adjusting 2020 EBITDA estimate to reflect the new fixtures.  To reflect the new fixtures, we are increasing 2020 EBITDA of $12.4 million based on TCE rates of $9.2K/day, up from our previous estimate of $12.1 million based on TCE rates of $9.1k/day. Net TCE revenue is mostly locked in with only the Oakland on an indexed rate …



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