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Caravelle International Group (Nasdaq: CACO) is a global leader in ocean technology and marine transportation services. Headquartered in Singapore, the company operates in two primary segments: Ocean Transport and Heating Business. The company's core business revolves around seaborne transportation services, including voyage contracts and vessel services on behalf of ship owners. A significant portion of Caravelle's revenue is derived from its ocean transportation business, particularly through freight revenue from voyage contracts.
Caravelle has made notable strides in the field of sustainability, particularly through its pioneering Wood Drying Ship project, which is part of their CO-Tech business under Singapore Garden Technology Pte. Ltd. This innovative technology enables wood desiccation during maritime shipping, utilizing waste heat from exhaust gases. The initiative aims to make the wood drying process highly efficient and environmentally friendly.
Recent achievements include Caravelle's participation in the 2024 Davos Summit, where CEO Dr. Guohua Zhang engaged with Fortune 500 CEOs and ESG leaders to discuss ocean carbon neutrality. This dialogue has sparked collaborations, such as with Maersk, to support the Wood Drying Ship project.
Financially, Caravelle reported a decrease in total revenue for the six months ended April 30, 2023, primarily due to lower ocean freight prices. However, the company remains optimistic, having closed a $6.8 million private placement in January 2024 to fund the launch of its CO-Tech wood drying vessels. The company expects this high-margin opportunity to offset any continued weakness in its shipping business.
Caravelle recently signed a significant manganese ore sourcing agreement with CUEX Metal AG, ensuring stable supply and marking an innovative step in combining ore transportation with wood drying on the same carrier. This initiative aims to optimize resource allocation, promote sustainability, and generate substantial economic benefits, with projected annual revenues of $400-500 million.
In addition, Caravelle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Water and Forestry of Gabon to develop timber processing and marketing technologies. This will involve recovering merchantable timber from a large construction site, further consolidating Caravelle's leadership in the global timber trade and transportation drying business.
Caravelle International Group, a global ocean technology company listed on NASDAQ, has announced a change in its ticker symbol. Effective September 30, 2024, the company's ordinary shares will trade under the new ticker symbol 'HTCO', replacing the current 'CACO' which has been in use since its de-SPAC transaction in 2022.
The change will occur prior to market open on the specified date. Shareholders are not required to take any action regarding this change. The company's ordinary shares will continue to be listed on NASDAQ, and both the CUSIP and ISIN will remain unchanged.
Caravelle International Group (Nasdaq: CACO) reported its financial results for fiscal year 2023, ending October 31. The company faced challenges in the shipping industry and increased post-listing costs, resulting in:
- Revenue of $95.3 million, down 48.6% from $185.3 million in FY 2022
- Net loss of $15.8 million, compared to a net income of $23.6 million in FY 2022
- Earnings per share of -$0.18, down from $0.24 in FY 2022
CEO Hanxi Chang stated that despite challenges, the company adjusted its strategy, strengthened client relationships, and is exploring innovative approaches to create long-term shareholder value while demonstrating social responsibility.
Caravelle International Group (Nasdaq: CACO) has announced agreements to terminate the Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 5, 2024. The company will buy back a $1.5 million Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note and cancel the investors' rights to purchase certain Common Shares. As part of the settlement, Caravelle will pay $1.375 million and issue 300,000 ordinary shares to the investors. Upon execution, all terms and provisions under the original agreement will be automatically terminated, including the cancellation of Warrants. Management believes this settlement will support the company's growth.
Caravelle International Group has received a Nasdaq notification regarding a minimum bid price deficiency. The company's stock closing bid price has been below the required $1.00 per share for 33 consecutive business days. Caravelle has been given a 180-day compliance period, until January 22, 2025, to regain compliance by maintaining a closing bid price of at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days.
If compliance is not achieved within this period, the company may be eligible for an additional 180-day extension, provided it meets certain criteria. Caravelle's stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "CACO" during this time. The company is actively monitoring the situation and considering options to resolve the deficiency.
Caravelle International Group (Nasdaq:CACO) has regained compliance with Nasdaq's Minimum Bid Requirement as its share price remained at or above $1.00 for 17 consecutive business days from May 15 to June 7, 2024. On June 10, 2024, Nasdaq confirmed the company met this requirement, closing the compliance issue. Additionally, Nasdaq granted Caravelle an exception to file its annual report for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023, by September 10, 2024. Caravelle is committed to timely submissions and maintaining its Nasdaq listing status.
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