Ardmore Shipping Corporation Announces Financial Results For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Ardmore Shipping reported net income and Adjusted earnings of $38.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with $0.93 earnings per basic share and $0.92 earnings per diluted share, slightly lower than the same period in 2023. The Company declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per common share for the quarter, paid on June 14, 2024. MR Eco-Design tankers earned an average spot TCE rate of $38,430 per day, while chemical tankers earned $24,831 per day. Recent activities include vessel purchases, charter extensions, and fleet modernization. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and other geopolitical conflicts have impacted spot tanker rates. The Company remains optimistic about market conditions and revenue growth for the remainder of the year.
The Company reported strong financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with net income of $38.4 million and Adjusted earnings.
A cash dividend of $0.31 per common share was declared for the quarter, showcasing the Company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
MR Eco-Design tankers and chemical tankers achieved favorable average spot TCE rates, indicating operational efficiency and revenue generation.
Recent activities such as vessel purchases, charter extensions, and fleet modernization demonstrate the Company's strategic growth initiatives and focus on enhancing fleet capabilities.
The Company's liquidity position remains strong, with $285.3 million available as of March 31, 2024, providing financial stability for future investments and operations.
The Company's CEO expressed optimism about market conditions and revenue growth, highlighting the potential for extended strong market support and sustainable earnings.
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $11.9 million compared to the same period in 2023, primarily driven by a decrease in spot revenue days due to scheduled drydocking.
Geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and other tensions, have contributed to volatility in global energy supply chains, potentially impacting the Company's operations and market dynamics.
The Company's average TCE rate of $34,720 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2024, saw a modest increase, reflecting competitive market conditions and operational challenges.
Total charter hire expenses and interest costs remained relatively stable, indicating consistent operational costs and financial management.
Despite a strong financial position, the Company's net debt decreased from $42,864 to $17,644 between December 31, 2023, and March 31, 2024, which could signal reduced leverage but might also impact future capital allocation and investment strategies.
Insights
Highlights and Recent Activity
- Reported net income and Adjusted earnings of
$38.4 million $0.93 $0.92 $43.3 million $1.06 $1.04 - Consistent with the Company's variable dividend policy of paying out dividends on its shares of common stock equal to one-third of Adjusted earnings, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on May 8, 2024, of
$0.31 - MR Eco-Design tankers earned an average spot TCE rate of
$38,430 $24,831 60% total revenue days currently fixed for the second quarter of 2024, the average spot TCE rate is approximately$40,500 60% of revenue days fixed for the second quarter of 2024, the average TCE rate for chemical tankers is approximately$32,500 - In February 2024, the Company provided notice to exercise its purchase options for both the Ardmore Seawolf and Ardmore Seahawk, which are currently under sale-leaseback arrangements. These vessel purchases are expected to close in June 2024.
- In March 2024, the Company amended its term loan agreement with ABN AMRO and Credit Agricole by converting it entirely to an
$88.4 million - During March and April 2024, the Company extended the charter-in period of three vessels at favorable rates until mid-2025.
- In April 2024, the Company delivered the 2010-built Ardmore Seafarer to its buyer, and in a separate transaction, took delivery of the previously announced acquisition of a 2017 Korean-built MR product tanker, the Ardmore Gibraltar.
Anthony Gurnee, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"Product and chemical tanker markets have continued to build momentum into 2024 from an already strong base of earnings in 2023, partially reflecting typical seasonal strength, but also the continued positive tonne-mile factors relating to geopolitical events along with underlying global economic activity. Given current conditions, we remain vigilant regarding security, with the safety and wellbeing of our seafarers remaining our highest priority.
Against the market backdrop of strong demand and constrained supply, Ardmore continues to produce strong results driven by our spot market strategy, low cash flow breakeven levels, and the consistent performance of our teams at sea and ashore. We have now largely completed our scheduled drydockings and concurrent maintenance and upgrade investments for 2024. As a result, we anticipate higher revenue days as well as greater potential earnings power for our fleet through the end of the year.
Our robust financial position allows us to pursue all our capital allocation priorities simultaneously, including further strengthening of our balance sheet, returning capital to shareholders, and gradually investing in fleet modernization over time. We believe that the highly favorable vessel demand / supply conditions will support an extended strong market, and that Ardmore is well positioned to extract maximum benefit."
Summary of Recent and First Quarter 2024 Events
Fleet
Fleet Operations and Employment
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 26 vessels in operation (including four chartered-in vessels), consisting of 20 MR tankers ranging from 45,000 deadweight tonnes ("dwt") to 49,999 dwt (15 Eco-Design and five Eco-Mod) and six Eco-Design IMO 2 product/chemical tankers ranging from 25,000 dwt to 37,800 dwt.
MR Tankers (45,000 dwt – 49,999 dwt)
At the end of the first quarter of 2024, the Company had 20 MR tankers in operation, all of which were trading in either the spot market or on time charters. The MR tankers earned an average TCE rate of
In the second quarter of 2024, the Company expects to have
Product / Chemical Tankers (IMO 2: 25,000 dwt – 37,800 dwt)
At the end of the first quarter of 2024, the Company had six Eco-Design IMO 2 product / chemical tankers in operation, all of which were trading in the spot market. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company's six Eco-Design product / chemical vessels earned an average TCE rate of
In the second quarter of 2024, the Company expects to have all revenue days for its Eco-Design IMO 2 product / chemical tankers employed in the spot market. As of May 8, 2024, the Company had fixed approximately
Drydocking
The Company had 76 drydocking days in the first quarter of 2024. The Company is currently scheduled to have 38 drydocking days in the second quarter of 2024.
Dividend on Common Shares
Consistent with the Company's variable dividend policy of paying out dividends on its shares of common stock equal to one-third of Adjusted earnings, as calculated for dividends (see Adjusted earnings (for purposes of dividend calculations) in the Non-GAAP Measures section), the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on May 8, 2024 of
Financing
In March 2024, the Company amended its term loan agreement with ABN AMRO Bank NV and Credit Agricole Investment Bank by converting it entirely to an
Fleet
In February 2024, the Company provided notice to exercise its purchase options for both the Ardmore Seawolf and Ardmore Seahawk, which are currently under sale-leaseback arrangements. These vessel purchases are expected to close in June 2024.
During March and April 2024, the Company extended the charter-in period of three vessels at favorable rates until mid-2025.
In April 2024, the Company delivered the 2010-built Ardmore Seafarer to its buyer, and in a separate transaction, took delivery of the previously announced acquisition of a 2017 Korean-built MR product tanker, the Ardmore Gibraltar.
Geopolitical Conflicts
The ongoing
Geopolitical tensions have increased since commencement of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. Since mid-December 2023, Houthi rebels in
Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
The Company reported net income of
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Revenue. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was
The Company's average number of operating vessels was 26.0 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 26.7 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
The Company had 2,214 spot revenue days for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to 2,386 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The Company had 25 vessels employed directly in the spot market as of March 31, 2024 compared with 26 vessels as of March 31, 2023. Increases in spot rates during the three months ended March 31, 2024 were offset by a decrease in spot revenue days, as a result of scheduled drydocking, resulting in a decrease in revenue of
The Company had one product tanker employed under time charter as of March 31, 2024 as compared to none as of March 31, 2023. There were 29 revenue days derived from time charters for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to none for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue days for time-chartered vessels resulted in an increase in revenue of
Voyage Expenses. Voyage expenses were
TCE Rate. The average TCE rate for the Company's fleet was
Vessel Operating Expenses. Vessel operating expenses were
Charter Hire Costs. Total charter hire expense was
Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was
Amortization of Deferred Drydock Expenditures. Amortization of deferred drydock expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was
General and Administrative Expenses: Corporate. Corporate-related general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were
General and Administrative Expenses: Commercial and Chartering. Commercial and chartering expenses are the expenses attributable to Ardmore's chartering and commercial operations departments in connection with its spot trading activities. Commercial and chartering expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were
Interest Expense and Finance Costs. Interest expense and finance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were
Liquidity
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had
As of | ||||||
In thousands of | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 48,624 | $ | 46,805 | ||
Finance leases | 43,155 | 43,643 | ||||
Senior Debt | — | 45,094 | ||||
Revolving Credit Facilities | 23,113 | 932 | ||||
Total debt | 66,268 | 89,669 | ||||
Total net debt | $ | 17,644 | $ | 42,864 | ||
Conference Call
The Company plans to host a conference call on May 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call and review the related slide presentation by choosing from the following options:
- By dialing 800–836–8184 (
U.S. ) or 646-357-8785 (International) and referencing "Ardmore Shipping." - By accessing the live webcast at Ardmore's website at www.ardmoreshipping.com.
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
If you are unable to participate at this time, an audio replay of the call will be available through May 15, 2024 at 888-660-6345 or 646-517-4150. Enter the passcode 95017 to access the audio replay. A recording of the webcast, with associated slides, will also be available on the Company's website. The information provided on the teleconference is only accurate at the time of the conference call, and the Company takes no responsibility for providing updated information.
About Ardmore Shipping Corporation
Ardmore owns and operates a fleet of MR product and chemical tankers ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 deadweight tonnes. Ardmore provides, through its modern, fuel-efficient fleet of mid-size tankers, seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide to oil majors, national oil companies, oil and chemical traders, and chemical companies.
Ardmore's core strategy is to continue to develop a modern, high-quality fleet of product and chemical tankers, build key long-term commercial relationships and maintain its cost advantage in assets, operations and overhead, while creating synergies and economies of scale as the company grows. Ardmore provides its services to customers through voyage charters and time charters, and enjoys close working relationships with key commercial and technical management partners.
Ardmore's Energy Transition Plan ("ETP") focusses on three key areas: transition technologies, transition projects, and sustainable (non-fossil fuel) cargos. The ETP is an extension of Ardmore's strategy, building on its core strengths of tanker chartering, shipping operations, technical and operational fuel efficiency improvements, technical management, construction supervision, project management, investment analysis, and ship finance.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
As of | ||||
In thousands of | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 48,624 | 46,805 | ||
Receivables, net of allowance for bad debts of | 60,343 | 56,234 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 5,345 | 4,348 | ||
Advances and deposits | 3,055 | 6,833 | ||
Inventories | 11,934 | 12,558 | ||
Vessel held for sale | 14,583 | — | ||
Total current assets | 143,884 | 126,778 | ||
Non-current assets | ||||
Investments and other assets, net | 11,145 | 11,186 | ||
Vessels and vessel equipment, net | 511,352 | 524,044 | ||
Deferred drydock expenditures, net | 13,580 | 12,022 | ||
Advances for ballast water treatment and scrubber systems | 6,293 | 9,587 | ||
Deposit for vessel acquisition | 8,405 | — | ||
Deferred finance fees, net | 3,554 | 2,835 | ||
Operating lease, right-of-use asset | 5,921 | 4,499 | ||
Total non-current assets | 560,250 | 564,173 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 704,134 | 690,951 | ||
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable | 6,212 | 2,016 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 17,751 | 18,265 | ||
Deferred revenue | 1,385 | 347 | ||
Accrued interest on debt and finance leases | 847 | 939 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 6,436 | ||
Current portion of finance lease obligations | 43,155 | 2,029 | ||
Current portion of operating lease obligations | 4,399 | 3,807 | ||
Total current liabilities | 73,749 | 33,839 | ||
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Non-current portion of long-term debt | 23,113 | 39,590 | ||
Non-current portion of finance lease obligations | — | 41,614 | ||
Non-current portion of operating lease obligations | 1,332 | 510 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 954 | 954 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 25,399 | 82,668 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 99,148 | 116,507 | ||
Redeemable Preferred Stock | ||||
Cumulative Series A | 37,043 | 37,043 | ||
Total redeemable preferred stock | 37,043 | 37,043 | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||||
Common stock | 436 | 433 | ||
Additional paid in capital | 472,040 | 471,216 | ||
Treasury stock | (15,636) | (15,636) | ||
Retained earnings | 111,103 | 81,388 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 567,943 | 537,401 | ||
Total redeemable preferred stock and stockholders' equity | 604,986 | 574,444 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY | 704,134 | 690,951 | ||
Ardmore Shipping Corporation | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
In thousands of | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | ||
Revenue, net | 106,301 | 118,233 | ||
Voyage expenses | (30,548) | (36,563) | ||
Vessel operating expenses | (14,920) | (14,937) | ||
Time charter-in | ||||
Operating expense component | (2,836) | (2,865) | ||
Vessel lease expense component | (2,609) | (2,636) | ||
Depreciation | (6,975) | (6,942) | ||
Amortization of deferred drydock expenditures | (756) | (1,007) | ||
General and administrative expenses | ||||
Corporate | (5,067) | (5,060) | ||
Commercial and chartering | (1,063) | (1,171) | ||
Unrealized losses on derivatives | — | (31) | ||
Interest expense and finance costs | (2,526) | (2,864) | ||
Interest income | 544 | 239 | ||
Income before taxes | 39,545 | 44,396 | ||
Income tax | (79) | (57) | ||
Loss from equity method investments | (229) | (249) | ||
Net Income | 39,237 | 44,090 | ||
Preferred dividend | (848) | (838) | ||
Net Income attributable to common stockholders | 38,389 | 43,252 | ||
Earnings per share, basic | 0.93 | 1.06 | ||
Earnings per share, diluted | 0.92 | 1.04 | ||
Adjusted earnings (1) | 38,389 | 43,252 | ||
Adjusted earnings per share, basic | 0.93 | 1.06 | ||
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted | 0.92 | 1.04 | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic | 41,371,887 | 40,722,735 | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted | 41,916,276 | 41,679,650 | ||
(1) | Adjusted earnings is a non-GAAP measure and is defined and reconciled under the "Non-GAAP Measures" section. | ||||
Ardmore Shipping Corporation | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
In thousands of | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net income | 39,237 | 44,090 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation | 6,975 | 6,942 | ||
Amortization of deferred drydock expenditures | 756 | 1,007 | ||
Share-based compensation | 826 | 729 | ||
Amortization of deferred finance fees | 260 | 302 | ||
Unrealized losses on derivatives | — | 31 | ||
Operating lease ROU - lease liability, net | (7) | 6 | ||
Loss from equity method investments | 229 | 249 | ||
Deferred drydock payments | (1,275) | (1,659) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Receivables | (4,111) | 10,905 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (997) | (339) | ||
Advances and deposits | 3,778 | 628 | ||
Inventories | 624 | 1,181 | ||
Accounts payable | 3,010 | (3,451) | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (1,074) | (3,126) | ||
Deferred revenue | 1,038 | (740) | ||
Accrued interest | (91) | 67 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 49,178 | 56,822 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Payments for acquisition of vessels and vessel equipment, including deposits | (13,216) | (2,557) | ||
Advances for ballast water treatment and scrubber systems | — | (2,854) | ||
Payments for other non-current assets | (233) | (21) | ||
Payments for equity investments | — | (750) | ||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (13,449) | (6,182) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Proceeds from revolving facilities | 7,987 | — | ||
Repayments of long term debt | (1,678) | (29,041) | ||
Repayments on revolver | (30,000) | — | ||
Repayments of finance leases | (488) | (472) | ||
Payments for deferred finance fees | (200) | — | ||
Payment of common share dividend | (8,674) | (18,286) | ||
Payment of preferred share dividend | (857) | (857) | ||
Net cash (used in) financing activities | (33,910) | (48,656) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,819 | 1,984 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 46,805 | 50,569 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 48,624 | 52,553 | ||
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Unaudited Other Operating Data | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | |||
In thousands of | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 49,258 | 55,001 | ||
Adjusted EBITDAR (1) | 51,867 | 57,637 | ||
AVERAGE DAILY DATA | ||||
MR Eco-Design Tankers Spot TCE per day (2) | 38,430 | 37,506 | ||
Fleet TCE per day (2) | 34,720 | 33,958 | ||
Fleet operating expenses per day (3) | 6,865 | 6,830 | ||
Technical management fees per day (4) | 517 | 518 | ||
7,382 | 7,348 | |||
MR Eco-Design Tankers | ||||
TCE per day (2) | 38,430 | 37,506 | ||
Vessel operating expenses per day (5) | 7,413 | 7,475 | ||
MR Eco-Mod Tankers | ||||
TCE per day (2) | 38,184 | 30,932 | ||
Vessel operating expenses per day (5) | 5,643 | 7,107 | ||
Prod/Chem Eco-Design Tankers (25k - 38k dwt) | ||||
TCE per day (2) | 24,831 | 27,984 | ||
Vessel operating expenses per day (5) | 7,595 | 7,069 | ||
FLEET | ||||
Average number of operating vessels | 26.0 | 26.7 | ||
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP measures and are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable | ||||
(2) | Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rate, a non-GAAP measure, represents net revenues (a non-GAAP measure representing revenues less voyage expenses) divided by revenue days. Revenue days are the total number of calendar days the vessels are in the Company's possession less off-hire days generally associated with drydocking or repairs and idle days associated with repositioning of vessels held for sale. Net revenue utilized to calculate the TCE rate is determined on a discharge to discharge basis, which is different from how the Company records revenue under | ||||
(3) | Fleet operating expenses per day are routine operating expenses and comprise crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils and communication expenses. These amounts do not include expenditures related to vessel upgrades and enhancements or other non-routine expenditures which were expensed during the period. | ||||
(4) | Technical management fees are fees paid to third-party technical managers. | ||||
(5) | Vessel operating expenses per day include technical management fees. | ||||
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Fleet Details at March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
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Estimated Resale | Estimated | |||||||||||||||
Newbuilding | Depreciated | |||||||||||||||
Eco | Price (1) | Replacement | ||||||||||||||
Vessel | IMO | Built | Country | Dwt | Specification | March 31, 2024 | Value (2) | |||||||||
Seahawk | IMO2/3 | Nov-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 37.93 | |||||||
Seawolf | IMO2/3 | Aug-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 37.49 | |||||||
Seafox | IMO2/3 | Jun-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 37.22 | |||||||
Sealion | IMO2/3 | May-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 37.05 | |||||||
Engineer | IMO2/3 | Mar-14 | S. | 49,420 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.65 | |||||||
Seavanguard | IMO2/3 | Feb-14 | S. | 49,998 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.45 | |||||||
Exporter | IMO2/3 | Feb-14 | S. | 49,466 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.50 | |||||||
Seavantage | IMO2/3 | Jan-14 | S. | 49,997 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.30 | |||||||
Encounter | IMO2/3 | Jan-14 | S. | 49,478 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.18 | |||||||
Explorer | IMO2/3 | Jan-14 | S. | 49,494 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.35 | |||||||
Endurance | IMO2/3 | Dec-13 | S. | 49,466 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 34.11 | |||||||
Enterprise | IMO2/3 | Sep-13 | S. | 49,453 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 33.64 | |||||||
Endeavour | IMO2/3 | Jul-13 | S. | 49,997 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 33.30 | |||||||
Seaventure | IMO2/3 | Jun-13 | S. | 49,998 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 33.05 | |||||||
Seavaliant | IMO2/3 | Feb-13 | S. | 49,998 | Eco-Design | $ | 55.00 | $ | 32.50 | |||||||
Seafarer | - | Jun-10 | 49,999 | Eco-Mod | $ | 55.00 | $ | 26.63 | ||||||||
Defender | IMO2 | Feb-15 | S. | 37,791 | Eco-Design | $ | 44.00 | $ | 29.29 | |||||||
Dauntless | IMO2 | Feb-15 | S. | 37,764 | Eco-Design | $ | 44.00 | $ | 29.24 | |||||||
Chippewa | IMO2 | Nov-15 | 25,217 | Eco-Design | $ | 39.00 | $ | 26.73 | ||||||||
Chinook | IMO2 | Jul-15 | 25,217 | Eco-Design | $ | 39.00 | $ | 26.30 | ||||||||
Cheyenne | IMO2 | Mar-15 | 25,217 | Eco-Design | $ | 39.00 | $ | 25.86 | ||||||||
Cherokee | IMO2 | Jan-15 | 25,215 | Eco-Design | $ | 39.00 | $ | 25.54 | ||||||||
$ | 712.31 | |||||||||||||||
Cash / Debt / Work. Cap / Other Assets | $ | 36.84 | ||||||||||||||
Total Asset Value (Assets) (3) | $ | 749.15 | ||||||||||||||
DRV / Share (3)(4) | $ | 18.04 | ||||||||||||||
Ardmore Commercial Management (5) | $ | 27.57 | ||||||||||||||
Total Asset Value (Assets & Commercial Management) (3) | $ | 776.73 | ||||||||||||||
DRV / Share (3)(4) | $ | 18.70 | ||||||||||||||
Investment in Element 1 Corp. / e1 Marine (6) | $ | 10.49 | ||||||||||||||
Total Asset Value (Assets, Commercial Management & Investments) (3) | $ | 787.21 | ||||||||||||||
DRV / Share (3)(4)(6) | $ | 18.95 | ||||||||||||||
1. | Based on broker estimates of prompt resale for a newbuild vessel of equivalent deadweight tonne at a yard in | ||||
2. | Depreciated Replacement Value ("DRV") is based on estimated resale price for a newbuild vessel depreciated for the age of each vessel (assuming an estimated useful life of 25 years on a straight-line basis and assuming a residual scrap value of | ||||
3. | Depreciated Replacement Value ("DRV") and DRV per share are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that many investors use DRV as a reference point in assessing valuation of fleets of ships and similar assets. | ||||
4. | DRV / Share calculated using 41,534,470 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2024. | ||||
5. | Ardmore Commercial Management is management's estimate of the value of Ardmore's commercial management and pooling business. The estimate is based on industry standard commercial management and pooling fees in determining revenue less Ardmore's commercial and chartering overhead (as stated in Ardmore's Statement of Operations) and applying an illustrative multiple to the resulting net earnings of 7x. The multiple is illustrative only and may not be indicative of the valuation multiple the Company could achieve if it were to sell its commercial management and pooling business. Revenue of this business is comprised of (i) commission ( | ||||
6. | Valuation of investment in E1 Corp. and e1 Marine (a joint venture with E1 Corp and Maritime Partners, LLC, of which ASC owns | ||||
CO2 Emissions Reporting(1)
In April 2018, the International Maritime Organization's ("IMO") Marine Environment Protection Committee ("MEPC") adopted an initial strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from ships, setting out a vision to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping and phase them out as soon as possible. Ardmore is committed to transparency and contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions in the Company's industry. Ardmore's reporting methodology is in line with the framework set out within the IMO's Data Collection System ("DCS") initiated in 2019.
On January 1, 2023 the BIMCO CII Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties came into force. This clause outlines that the charterer should take responsibility for a ship's emissions. On this basis, Ardmore's GHG emissions analysis has been updated to exclude the impact of ships time-chartered out and to include the impact of ships time-chartered in. Previously all vessels were included in Ardmore's analysis from the fleet except for vessels commercially managed by Ardmore.
Three Months Ended | Twelve months ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | ||||||
Number of Vessels in Operation (at period end)(2) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |||||
Fleet Average Age | 10.7 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 9.7 | |||||
CO2 Emissions Generated in Metric Tonnes | 106,877 | 105,871 | 421,551 | 414,906 | |||||
Distance Travelled (Nautical Miles) | 381,024 | 377,237 | 1,547,829 | 1,491,178 | |||||
Fuel Consumed in Metric Tonnes | 34,055 | 33,523 | 133,627 | 131,363 | |||||
Cargo Heating and Tank Cleaning Emissions | |||||||||
Fuel Consumed in Metric Tonnes | 1,135 | 544 | 2,407 | 2,932 | |||||
% of Total Fuel Consumed | 3.33 % | 1.62 % | 1.80 % | 2.23 % | |||||
Annual Efficiency Ratio (AER) for the period(3) | |||||||||
Fleet | 6.27g / tm | 6.26g / tm | 6.08g / tm | 6.21g / tm | |||||
MR Eco-Design | 5.93g / tm | 5.85g / tm | 5.70g / tm | 5.82g / tm | |||||
MR Eco-Mod | 5.99g / tm | 6.12g / tm | 6.07g / tm | 6.25g / tm | |||||
Chemical | 8.16g / tm | 8.24g / tm | 7.79g / tm | 7.95g / tm | |||||
Chemical (Less Cargo Heating & Tank Cleaning)(4) | 7.33g / tm | 7.59g / tm | 7.26g / tm | 7.41g / tm | |||||
Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) for the period(5) | |||||||||
Fleet | 12.78g / ctm | 13.50g / ctm | 13.22g / ctm | 12.96g / ctm | |||||
MR Eco-Design | 12.31g / ctm | 13.32g / ctm | 13.14g / ctm | 12.60g / ctm | |||||
MR Eco-Mod | 13.14g / ctm | 13.04g / ctm | 12.91g / ctm | 13.39g / ctm | |||||
Chemical | 14.09g / ctm | 14.85g / ctm | 13.87g / ctm | 13.60g / ctm | |||||
Chemical (Less Cargo Heating & Tank Cleaning)(4) | 12.65g / ctm | 13.67g / ctm | 12.94g / ctm | 12.68g / ctm | |||||
Wind Strength (% greater than 4 on BF) | 47.54 % | 53.94 % | 47.71 % | 48.78 % | |||||
% Idle Time(6) | 4.33 % | 4.26 % | 3.62 % | 2.70 % | |||||
tm = tonne-mile | |||||||||
ctm = cargo tonne-mile | |||||||||
Ardmore Performance
It should be noted that results vary quarter to quarter depending on ship activity, ballast / laden ratio, cargo carried, weather, waiting time, time in port, and vessel speed. However, analysis is also presented on a trailing 12-month basis to provide a more accurate assessment of Ardmore's progress over a longer period and to mitigate seasonality. From a weather perspective rougher weather (based on Beaufort Scale wind force rating being greater than 4 BF) will generally have a mitigating impact on the ability to optimize fuel consumption, while idle time will impact ships metrics as they will still require power to run but will not be moving. Overall Ardmore Shipping's carbon emissions for the trailing 12-month period increased by less than
1 Ardmore's emissions data is based on the reporting tools and information reasonably available to Ardmore and its applicable third-party technical managers for Ardmore's owned fleet. Management assesses such data and may adjust and restate the data to reflect the latest information. It is expected that the shipping industry will continue to refine the performance measures for emissions and efficiency over time. AER and EEOI metrics are impacted by external factors such as charter speed, vessel orders and weather, in conjunction with overall market factors such as cargo load sizes and fleet utilization rate. As such, variance in performance can be found in the reported emissions between two periods for the same vessel and between vessels of a similar size and type. Furthermore, other companies may report slight variations (e.g. some shipping companies report CO2 in tonnes per kilometer as opposed to CO2 in tonnes per nautical mile) and consequently it is not always practical to directly compare emissions from different companies. The figures reported above represent Ardmore's initial findings; the Company is committed to improving the methodology and transparency of its emissions reporting in line with industry best practices. Accordingly, the above results may vary as the methodology and performance measures set out by the industry evolve. | ||||
2 Includes time-chartered out and time-chartered in vessels. | ||||
3 Annual Efficiency Ratio ("AER") is a measure of carbon efficiency using the parameters of fuel consumption, distance travelled, and design deadweight tonnage ("DWT"). AER is reported in unit grams of CO2 per ton-mile (gCO2/dwt-nm). It is calculated by dividing (i) mass of fuel consumed by type converted to metric tonnes of CO2 by (ii) DWT multiplied by distance travelled in nautical miles. A lower AER reflects better carbon efficiency. | ||||
4 The AER and EEOI figures are presented including the impact of cargo heating and tank cleaning operations unless stated. | ||||
5 Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator ("EEOI") is a tool for measuring CO2 gas emissions in a given time period per unit of transport work performed. It is calculated by dividing (i) mass of fuel consumed by type converted to metric tonnes of CO2 by (ii) cargo carried in tonnes multiplied by laden voyage distance in nautical miles. This calculation is performed as per IMO MEPC.1/Circ684. A lower EEOI reflects lower CO2 gas emissions in a given time period per unit of transport work performed. | ||||
6 Idle time is the amount of time a vessel is waiting in port or awaiting the laycan or waiting in port/at sea unfixed. | ||||
Non-GAAP Measures
EBITDA + vessel lease expense component (i.e., EBITDAR)
EBITDAR is defined as EBITDA (i.e., earnings before interest, loss on extinguishment, unrealized gains/(losses) on interest rate derivatives, profit/(loss) on equity method investments, taxes, depreciation and amortization) plus the vessel lease expense component of total charter hire expense for chartered-in vessels. Adjusted EBITDAR is defined as EBITDAR before certain items that Ardmore believes are not representative of its operating performance, including gain or loss on sale of vessels.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized total charter hire expense of
Many companies in our industry report under IFRS; we therefore use EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR as tools to compare our valuation with the valuation of these other companies in our industry. We do not use EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR as measures of performance or liquidity. We present below reconciliations of net income / (loss) attributable to common stockholders to EBITDAR (which includes an adjustment for vessel lease operating expenses) and Adjusted EBITDAR.
EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR, as presented, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. In addition, EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as measures of overall performance since they exclude vessel rent, which is a normal, recurring cash operating expense related to our in-chartering of vessels that is necessary to operate our business. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings (for purposes of dividend calculations)
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings are not measures prepared in accordance with
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings are presented in this press release as the Company believes that they provide investors with a means of evaluating and understanding how Ardmore's management evaluates operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA increase the comparability of the Company's fundamental performance from period to period. This increased comparability is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of interest expense, taxes, depreciation or amortization, which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect net income between periods. The Company believes that including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings as financial and operating measures assists investors in making investment decisions regarding the Company and its common stock.
For purposes solely of the quarterly common dividend calculation, Adjusted earnings represents the Company's Adjusted earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, but excluding the impact of unrealized gains / (losses) and certain non-recurring items.
These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | |||
In thousands of | ||||
Net income | 39,237 | 44,090 | ||
Interest income | (544) | (239) | ||
Interest expense and finance costs | 2,526 | 2,864 | ||
Income tax | 79 | 57 | ||
Unrealized losses on derivatives | — | 31 | ||
Depreciation | 6,975 | 6,942 | ||
Amortization of deferred drydock expenditures | 756 | 1,007 | ||
Loss from equity method investments | 229 | 249 | ||
EBITDA | 49,258 | 55,001 | ||
Gain on vessel held for sale | — | — | ||
ADJUSTED EBITDA | 49,258 | 55,001 | ||
Plus: Vessel lease expense component | 2,609 | 2,636 | ||
ADJUSTED EBITDAR | 51,867 | 57,637 | ||
Reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders to Adjusted earnings | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | |||
In thousands of | ||||
Net income attributable to common stockholders | 38,389 | 43,252 | ||
Gain on vessel held for sale | — | — | ||
Adjusted earnings | 38,389 | 43,252 | ||
Adjusted earnings per share, basic | 0.93 | 1.06 | ||
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted | 0.92 | 1.04 | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic | 41,371,887 | 40,722,735 | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted | 41,916,276 | 41,679,650 | ||
Adjusted earnings for purposes of dividend calculation | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, 2024 | ||||
In thousands of | ||||
Adjusted earnings | 38,389 | |||
Unrealized losses | — | |||
Adjusted earnings for purposes of dividend calculation | 38,389 | |||
Dividend to be paid | 12,796 | |||
Dividend Per Share (DPS) | 0.31 | |||
Number of shares outstanding as of May 8, 2024 | 41,729,233 | |||
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, expectations, projections, strategies, beliefs about future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "intends", "estimate", "forecast", "project", "plan", "potential", "may", "expect", and similar expressions.
Forward looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements regarding: future operating or financial results, including future earnings; global and regional economic conditions and trends; shipping market trends and market fundamentals, including tanker demand and supply and future spot and charter rates; fleet expansion and vessel and business acquisitions; seasonality; the Company's business strategies, initiatives and sustainability agenda, and related future outcomes; the potential effect of the
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company's 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 fluctuations in spot and charter rates and vessel values; changes in demand for and the supply of tanker vessel capacity; changes in the projections of spot and time charter or pool trading of the Company's vessels; geopolitical conflicts, including future developments relating to the
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FAQ
<p>What were Ardmore Shipping 's net income and Adjusted earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2024?</p>
Ardmore Shipping reported net income and Adjusted earnings of $38.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with $0.93 earnings per basic share and $0.92 earnings per diluted share.
<p>What was the average spot TCE rate for MR Eco-Design tankers and chemical tankers for the three months ended March 31, 2024?</p>
MR Eco-Design tankers earned an average spot TCE rate of $38,430 per day, while chemical tankers earned an average TCE rate of $24,831 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
<p>When was the cash dividend declared by Ardmore Shipping for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and when will it be paid?</p>
The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on May 8, 2024, of $0.31 per common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The dividend will be paid on June 14, 2024, to all shareholders of record on May 31, 2024.
<p>What recent activities has Ardmore Shipping undertaken in terms of fleet operations and financing?</p>
Ardmore Shipping recently exercised purchase options for vessels, extended charter periods, and delivered and acquired tankers. In terms of financing, the Company converted its term loan to an $88.4 million revolving credit facility in March 2024.
<p>How have geopolitical conflicts impacted Ardmore Shipping 's operations and market dynamics?</p>
Geopolitical conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and other tensions have contributed to volatility in global energy supply chains, disrupted trading patterns, and affected demand for the Company's services, leading to increased spot tanker rates.
