Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results, with net income from continuing operations reaching $20.8 million, up from $1.1 million in Q4 2023. Revenue increased 64% to $105.1 million, driven by fleet expansion with five additional LNG carriers.

The company announced a $0.15 dividend for Q4 2024 and continues its strategic shift towards gas transportation, including LNG and emerging energy transition commodities. CCEC's contracted revenue backlog exceeds $2.5 billion, with 16 new gas carriers scheduled for delivery between Q1 2026 and Q3 2027.

As of December 31, 2024, CCEC's total cash amounted to $336.5 million, with total debt at $2,598.3 million. The company recently entered an ATM offering agreement with Jefferies for up to $75.0 million in new common shares.

Positive

• Net income increased significantly to $20.8 million (1,791% growth)
• Revenue grew 64% to $105.1 million
• Strong contracted revenue backlog of over $2.5 billion
• Fleet expansion with 16 new gas carriers scheduled for delivery
• Total cash position of $336.5 million

Negative

• Total expenses increased 42% to $48.7 million
• Interest expense and finance costs rose 42% to $36.7 million
• Total debt increased by $810.5 million to $2,598.3 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

CCEC's Q4 2024 results showcase a remarkable transformation, with revenues surging 64% to $105.1 million and net income skyrocketing 1,791% to $20.8 million. The strategic pivot from containers to gas transportation represents a well-timed market positioning, particularly given the current industry dynamics.

The financial structure deserves careful attention: While the $2.5 billion contracted revenue backlog provides stable cash flow visibility, the $1.92 billion capex commitment through 2027 for 16 new vessels presents a significant financial undertaking. The company's debt increased by $810.5 million to $2.59 billion, though this is partially offset by $336.5 million in total cash reserves.

The market timing appears strategic: Current LNG spot market weakness is creating opportunities through accelerated scrapping of older vessels, while substantial new liquefaction capacity (200+ mtpa) coming online from 2025-2028 suggests a potential supply-demand inflection point coinciding with CCEC's new vessel deliveries. The company's insulation from current spot market conditions until Q1 2026 provides a buffer period for market recovery.

The newly announced $75 million ATM offering indicates prudent capital management, providing flexibility for potential opportunities while maintaining financial stability during the intensive capex period. The 1.84% weighted average margin over SOFR on floating debt demonstrates competitive financing terms in the current rate environment.

Energy Market Analyst

The current LNG shipping market presents a fascinating dichotomy between short-term weakness and robust long-term fundamentals. The stark contrast between spot rates ($29,054/day) and long-term charter rates (~$90,000/day) reflects market expectations of a significant supply-demand rebalancing.

A critical market dynamic is emerging: 32% of the global fleet consists of older steam turbine vessels, with accelerated scrapping observed in 2024. This technological obsolescence, combined with 200 mtpa of confirmed new liquefaction capacity and potential additional 150-170 mtpa pending approval, creates a powerful catalyst for modern vessel demand from 2026 onwards.

CCEC's fleet strategy aligns perfectly with this transition, focusing exclusively on latest-generation vessels while the industry faces a potential bottleneck. The 317 vessels currently on order may appear substantial, but considering the replacement needs for aging steam turbine vessels and projected demand growth, the supply-demand balance favors modern vessel owners starting 2026-2027.

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (the “Company,” “CCEC” or “we” or “us”) (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today released its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Key Quarterly Highlights

• Announced dividend of $0.15 for the fourth quarter of 2024
• Concluded the sale of three debt-free container sister vessels

In November 2023, the Company announced its decision to shift its strategic focus towards the transportation of various forms of gas to industrial customers, including liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) and new commodities emerging in connection with the energy transition. As a result, the Company agreed to acquire 11 newbuild LNG carriers (“LNG/C”) (the “Newbuild LNG/C Vessels”) and in June 2024, the Company further invested in 10 gas carriers, including four LCO2/multi gas and six LPG-ammonia carriers (the “Gas Fleet”). Since December 2023, the Company has also completed or entered into agreements for the sale of 12 container vessels.

In view of this strategic shift, we present our financial results on a continuing operations basis, except for where reference is made to discontinued operations. Financial results from continuing operations include revenues, expenses and cash flows arising from our 15 vessels currently in-the-water, including 12 latest generation LNG/Cs and three 13,000 twenty equivalent unit (“TEU”) Neo-Panamax container vessels.

Financial results from discontinued operations include revenues, expenses and cash flows arising from the 12 container vessels we have sold or agreed to sell following the announcement of our strategic shift in November 2023. Please refer to Appendix A Discontinued Operations.

Key Financial Highlights (continuing operations)

	Three-month period ended December 31,
	2024	2023	Increase
Revenues	$105.1 million	$64.2 million	64%
Expenses (excluding impairment of vessels)	$48.7 million	$34.4 million	42%
Interest expense and finance cost	$36.7 million	$25.8 million	42%
Impairment of vessels	-	$3.2 million	-
Net Income	$20.8 million	$1.1 million	1,791%
Average number of vessels1	15.0	10.5	43%

Management Commentary

Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, Chief Executive Officer of CCEC, commented:

“We continue to make progress on our chosen objective of positioning the Company as the premier carrier of gas including emerging trades from the energy transition. The sale of four of our wide beam 5,000 TEU container vessels has been completed, with the last vessel expected to be delivered later in the first quarter of 2025. This sale will further solidify our position as a gas-focused platform with built-in growth driven by the delivery of 16 new gas carriers over six quarters, starting in 2026. Importantly, CCEC is largely insulated from current spot market conditions, with our first open newbuilding scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

We anticipate that the weakness in the underlying spot and short-term period markets is likely to act as a catalyst for a potentially substantial reduction in older technology LNG vessels in the global fleet. In addition, the new U.S. administration’s stated intention to help boost US LNG exports should further support what we expect to be already a tight long-term demand supply picture, when it comes to LNG shipping. With the support of a current contracted revenue backlog of more than $2.5 billion, the board and management look forward to expanding CCEC’s profile and narrative to reach a broader and more diversified investor base."

Overview of Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

Net income from continuing operations for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, was $20.8 million, compared with net income from continuing operations of $1.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Total revenue from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, was $105.1 million, compared to $64.2 million during the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in revenue was attributable to the five LNG/C vessels acquired by the Company, namely the LNG/C Amore Mio I acquired in the fourth quarter of 2023, the LNG/C Axios II acquired in the first quarter of 2024, and the LNG/C Apostolos, the LNG/C Aktoras and the LNG/C Assos acquired in the second quarter of 2024, which increased the average number of vessels to 15.0 from 10.5 in the same quarter of last year.

Total expenses from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, were $48.7 million, compared to $34.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 (excluding a non-cash impairment charge of $3.2 million in total that we recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023 in connection with the sale of the M/V Cape Agamemnon). Total vessel operating expenses from continuing operations during the fourth quarter of 2024 amounted to $17.7 million, compared to $11.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in vessel operating expenses from continuing operations was mainly due to the net increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet. Total expenses from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 also include vessel depreciation and amortization of $24.2 million, compared to $14.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in depreciation and amortization from continuing operations during the fourth quarter of 2024 was attributable to the net increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet. General and administrative expenses from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 amounted to $4.3 million, a reduction of $1.4 million compared to total general and administrative expenses of $5.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, mainly due to costs associated with the acquisition of the “Newbuild LNG/C Vessels” that were incurred during the fourth quarter of last year.

Total other expenses, net from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, were $35.5 million compared to $25.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Total other expenses, net from continuing operations include interest expense and finance cost of $36.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $25.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in interest expense and finance cost from continuing operations was mainly attributable to the increase in the Company’s average indebtedness as a result of the net increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet, partly offset by the decrease in the weighted average interest rate compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

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¹ _{Average number of vessels is measured by aggregating the number of days each vessel was part of our fleet during the period and dividing such aggregate number by the number of calendar days in the period.}

Company Capitalization

As of December 31, 2024, total cash amounted to $336.5 million. Total cash includes restricted cash of $22.5 million, which represents the minimum liquidity requirement under our financing arrangements.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s total shareholders’ equity amounted to $1,343.0 million, an increase of $168.1 million compared to $1,174.9 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase reflects total net income from operations of $193.6 million for the twelve months to December 31, 2024, the amortization associated with the equity incentive plan of $6.9 million and other comprehensive gain of $1.3 million relating to the net effect of the cross-currency swap agreement we designated as an accounting hedge, partly offset by distributions declared and paid during the period in the total amount of $33.8 million.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s total debt was $2,598.3 million before financing fees, reflecting an increase of $810.5 million compared to $1,787.8 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase is attributable to (i) the drawdown of $910.0 million in total of bank debt and the drawdown of $134.8 million in total under the $220.0 million unsecured seller’s credit issued to the Company by Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. (the “LNG Seller’s Credit”), in connection with the acquisition of four LNG/C carriers and (ii) the refinancing of the outstanding indebtedness of the LNG/C Aristidis I, the LNG/C Attalos and the LNG/C Asklipios which released $130.2 million of gross additional liquidity. The increase of the Company’s total debt was partly offset by (i) scheduled principal payments for the year of $118.3 million, (ii) the early repayment in full of the seller’s credit issued to the Company by Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. (“Capital Maritime”) for an amount of $6.0 million to finance the past acquisition of three container vessels (iii) the early repayment in full of the facilities related to three container vessel sales in the total amount of $88.9 million due to the vessels’ sale, (iv) the $16.4 million decrease as of December 31, 2024 in the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the euro-denominated bonds issued by CPLP Shipping Holdings Plc in October 2021 and July 2022 and (v) the repayment in full of the LNG Seller’s Credit.

As of December 31, 2024, the weighted average margin on our floating debt amounting to $2,093.4 million was 1.84% over SOFR and the weighted average interest rate on our fixed rate debt amounting to $505.0 million was 4.41%.

ATM Offering

On January 27, 2025, we entered into an open market sale agreement with Jefferies LLC, under which we may sell, from time to time through Jefferies LLC, as our sales agent, new common shares having an aggregate offering amount of up to $75.0 million. We intend to use the net proceeds from the sales of new common shares, after deducting the sales agent’s commissions and our offering expenses, for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, the acquisition of new vessels, the repayment or refinancing of all or a portion of our outstanding indebtedness and funding of working capital requirements or capital expenditures.

Container Divestment Update

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company announced it had entered into five agreements for the sale of five container sister vessels: the M/V Hyundai Prestige, the M/V Hyundai Premium, the M/V Hyundai Paramount, the M/V Hyundai Privilege and the M/V Hyundai Platinum, (each 63,010 DWT/ 5,023 TEU container vessel, built 2013, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., S. Korea) to a third party. Of these, the M/V Hyundai Prestige, the M/V Hyundai Premium and the M/V Hyundai Paramount were successfully delivered to their new owners in the fourth quarter of 2024, and the M/V Hyundai Privilege in January 2025. The M/V Hyundai Platinum is expected to be delivered to her new owners during the first quarter of 2025.

Under-Construction Fleet Update

The Company’s under-construction fleet includes six additional latest generation LNG/Cs (comprising the remaining Newbuild LNG/C Vessels that have not yet been delivered to the Company) and the Gas Fleet. The Company expects delivery of these 16 new gas carriers to occur between the first quarter of 2026 and the third quarter of 2027. The following table sets out the Company’s schedule of expected capex payments for its under-construction fleet as of December 31, 2024.

Capex Schedule of CCEC in USD million, as of December 31, 2024:

	2025				2026				2027			TOTAL
	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3
LNG/Cs2	-	49.9	25.6	50.6	511.0	51.2	149.7	149.7	307.2	-	-	1,294.9
Gas Fleet	45.4	22.5	15.5	22.0	74.0	105.4	123.2	47.7	89.3	46.9	35.9	627.8
TOTAL	45.4	72.4	41.1	72.6	585.0	156.6	272.9	197.4	396.5	46.9	35.9	1,922.7

Quarterly Dividend Distribution

On January 22, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend per share of $0.15 for the fourth quarter of 2024 payable on February 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 6, 2025.

LNG Market Update

Despite demand for LNG reaching its seasonal peak in the fourth quarter, high European gas prices combined with delays in the commissioning of certain natural gas liquefaction projects and subdued demand from Asia led to an oversupply of vessels. This, in turn, led to a further fall in spot charter rates across both basins compared to the previous quarter, following a steady decline experienced throughout the year.

According to analysts, rates for a 2-stroke vessel averaged $29,054 per day in the fourth quarter, while one year time charter rates stood at similar levels. Longer-term charter rates continue to command a significant premium compared to shorter-term rates, with the last fixture over 10 years for delivery of a latest generation two-stroke vessel in 2027, being reported close to $90,000 per day.

LNG trade grew by approximately 1.7% in 2024 on the back of limited project start-ups. Over the same period, the LNG/C fleet grew by 62 ships, the majority of which had been ordered against US projects that were delayed. The delivery ramp-up throughout the year was significant, with ten deliveries in the first quarter of the year increasing to 23 by the fourth quarter. Currently 317 vessels are on order. Looking further ahead, long term prospects for the LNG/C market remain robust – we expect this to be the case especially for modern, latest generation vessels, like those controlled by CCEC. On the one hand, the current weakness in the spot and short-term markets is expected to accelerate the commercial removal of older, smaller and less efficient vessels - a process that increased in pace last year with a record of eight older Steam Turbine vessels sold for demolition. Currently, the steam turbine fleet comprises approximately 200 vessels or 32% of the current fleet. On the other hand, the ~200 mtpa of incremental LNG liquefaction capacity that has taken FID and is expected to come online between 2025-2028 and an additional circa ~150 to 170 mtpa that is awaiting regulatory and investment approvals, which are expected to be accelerated under the new US administration, mean that demand for LNG/Cs is expected to exceed current supply over the coming years, leading to a tightening market from 2026 and especially 2027 onwards.

Conference Call and Webcast

Today, February 6, 2025, the Company will host an interactive conference call at 09:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.

Conference Call Details

Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free Dial In) or +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International Dial In). Please quote Capital Clean Energy Carriers to the operator and/or conference ID 13751252. Click here for additional participant International Toll-Free access numbers.

Alternatively, participants can register for the call using the “call me” option for a faster connection to join the conference call. You can enter your phone number and let the system call you right away. Click here for the “call me” option.

Slides and Audio Webcast

There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call and accompanying slides, available through the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our website http://ir.capitalcleanenergycarriers.com/ and click on Webcasts & Presentations under our Investor Relations page. Participants in the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

About Clean Energy Carriers Corp.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international shipping company, is one of the world’s leading platforms of gas carriage solutions with a focus on energy transition. CCEC’s in-the-water fleet includes 16 high specification vessels, including 12 latest generation LNG/Cs and four legacy Neo-Panamax container vessels, one of which we have agreed to sell within the first quarter of 2025. In addition, CCEC’s under-construction fleet includes six additional latest generation LNG/Cs, six dual-fuel medium gas carriers and four handy liquid CO2/multi-gas carriers, to be delivered between the first quarter of 2026 and the third quarter of 2027.

For more information about the Company, please visit: www.capitalcleanenergycarriers.com

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, among other things, statements related to CCEC’s ability to pursue growth opportunities and CCEC’s expectations or objectives regarding future vessel deliveries and charter rate expectations, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the stated or forecasted results to be materially different from those anticipated. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in our annual report filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on April 23, 2024 and amended on May 22, 2024, and the risk factors set out in Exhibit 99.8 to our Report on Form 6-K furnished on August 26, 2024. Unless required by law, CCEC expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, to conform them to actual results or otherwise. CCEC does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Contact Details:
Investor Relations / Media

Brian Gallagher
EVP Investor Relations
Tel. +44-(770) 368 4996
E-mail: b.gallagher@capitalmaritime.comm

Nicolas Bornozis
Capital Link, Inc. (New York)
Tel. +1-212-661-7566
E-mail: ccec@capitallink.com
Source: Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands of United States Dollars, except for number of shares and earnings per share)

	For the three-month period ended December 31,				For the year
					ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues	105,118		64,190		369,413		241,767
Expenses:
Voyage expenses	2,596		2,334		10,547		12,213
Vessel operating expenses	15,056		10,043		55,353		41,726
Vessel operating expenses - related parties	2,623		1,778		9,550		6,780
General and administrative expenses	4,272		5,735		16,682		13,445
Vessel depreciation and amortization	24,192		14,478		86,156		54,866
Impairment of vessel	-		3,201		-		11,157
Operating income, net	56,379		26,621		191,125		101,580
Other income / (expense), net:
Interest expense and finance cost	(36,653)		(25,808)		(139,831)		(95,743)
Other income, net	1,118		292		3,315		1,253
Total other expense, net	(35,535)		(25,516)		(136,516)		(94,490)
Net income from continuing operations	20,844		1,105		54,609		7,090
Net income from discontinued operations	81,412		11,625		139,025		40,118
Net income from operations	102,256		12,730		193,634		47,208
Net income attributable to General Partner	-		110		743		680
Deemed dividend to General Partner	-		-		46,184		-
Net income attributable to unvested shares	391		119		808		929
Net income attributable to common shareholders	101,865		12,501		145,899		45,599
Net income from continuing operations per:
Common shares, basic and diluted	0.36		0.05		0.14		0.33
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common shares, basic and diluted	58,390,900		25,941,874		56,094,666		21,182,471
Net income from discontinued operations per:
Common shares, basic and diluted	1.39		0.44		2.46		1.83
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common shares, basic and diluted	58,390,900		25,941,874		56,094,666		21,182,471
Net income from operations per:
Common shares, basic and diluted	1.74		0.48		2.60		2.15
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common shares, basic and diluted	58,390,900		25,941,874		56,094,666		21,182,471

      
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of United States Dollars)

		As of December 31, 2024		As of December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	313,988	$	192,420
Trade accounts receivable, net		3,853		3,103
Prepayments and other assets		7,512		6,748
Due from related party		1,131		402
Inventories		4,844		3,004
Claims		865		865
Current assets of discontinued operations		73,350		18,962
Total current assets		405,543		225,504
Fixed assets
Advances for vessels under construction – related party		54,000		174,400
Vessels, net and vessels under construction		3,527,305		2,212,613
Total fixed assets		3,581,305		2,387,013
Other non-current assets
Above market acquired charters		101,574		73,969
Deferred charges, net		361		-
Restricted cash		22,521		11,721
Derivative asset		1,574		6,636
Prepayments and other assets		4		1,325
Non-current assets of discontinued operations		-		434,131
Total non-current assets		3,707,339		2,914,795
Total assets	$	4,112,882	$	3,140,299
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, net	$	128,383	$	93,457
Trade accounts payable		15,119		9,809
Due to related parties		3,542		4,156
Accrued liabilities		32,157		18,658
Deferred revenue		29,804		19,100
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		16,372		38,750
Total current liabilities		225,377		183,930
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net		2,450,129		1,585,196
Derivative liabilities		18,114		7,180
Below market acquired charters		75,659		85,408
Deferred revenue		634		4,001
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations (including $6,000 payable to related party as of December 31, 2023)		-		99,651
Total long-term liabilities		2,544,536		1,781,436
Total liabilities		2,769,913		1,965,366
Commitments and contingencies		-		-
Total shareholders’ equity		1,342,969		1,174,933
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,112,882	$	3,140,299

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of United States Dollars)

	For the years ended December 31,
	2024			2023
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations:
Net income from operations	$	193,634		$	47,208
Less: Net income from discontinued operations		139,025			40,118
Net income from continuing operations		54,609			7,090
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Vessel depreciation and amortization		86,156			54,866
Impairment of vessels		-			11,157
Gain on sale of vessels		-			-
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs		3,347			1,977
Amortization / accretion of above / below market acquired charters		15,864			(4,646	)
Amortization of ineffective portion of derivatives		(209)			(260)
Equity compensation expense		6,918			3,786
Change in fair value of derivatives		10,934			(5,529)
Unrealized bonds exchange differences		(9,848)			6,018
Unrealized cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash exchange differences		-			-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(750)			(1,015)
Prepayments and other assets		557			682
Due from related party		716			(1,847)
Inventories		(1,840)			1,476
Claims		-			-
Trade accounts payable		5,524			3,351
Due to related parties		1,386			1,140
Accrued liabilities		13,806			3,801
Deferred revenue		7,337			8,498
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	194,507		$	90,545
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Vessel acquisitions, vessels under construction and improvements including time and bareboat charter agreements		(1,200,981)			(451,598)
(Expenses for sale of vessels paid) / Proceeds from sale of vessels, net		(219)			20,540
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	$	(1,201,200)		$	(431,058)
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from long-term debt		1,582,000			392,000
Deferred financing and offering costs paid		(12,911)			(3,841)
Payments of long-term debt		(792,480)			(75,474)
Proceeds from rights offering		-			45,817
Rights offering costs paid		(476)			(824)
Repurchase of common units		-			(4,112)
Dividends paid		(33,813)			(12,242)
Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations	$	742,320		$	341,324
Net (decrease) / increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash from continuing operations	$	(264,373)		$	811
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Operating activities		46,011			98,830
Investing activities		448,062			(16,034)
Financing activities		(97,332)			(34,312)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash from discontinued operations		396,741			48,484
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		132,368			49,295
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year	$	204,141		$	154,846
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the year	$	336,509		$	204,141
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	$	131,870		$	98,606
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Capital expenditures included in liabilities		4,140			6,684
Capitalized dry-docking costs included in liabilities		4,149			4,149
Deferred financing costs included in liabilities		86			1,934
Expenses for sale of vessels included in liabilities		5,396			440
Seller’s credit agreement in connection with the acquisition of vessel-owning companies		134,764			-
Sale and lease back agreements and credit facility assumed in connection with the acquisition of vessel-owning companies		-			196,317
Amounts for the acquisition of vessel-owning companies and companies owning vessels under construction, netted against the amount due from CMTC pursuant to the Standby Purchase Agreement		-			279,783
Advances for vessels under construction – related party, netted against the amount due from CMTC pursuant to the Standby Purchase Agreement		-			174,400
Re-issuance of treasury units in connection with the acquisition of a vessel-owning company		-			-
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents		313,988			192,420
Restricted cash - non-current assets		22,521			11,721
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows	$	336,509		$	204,141

Appendix A

I.      Discontinued Operations - Vessels

Name of Vessel	Type	TEU	Memorandum of Agreement Date	Delivery/Expected Delivery
M/V Akadimos	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	9,288	January 31, 2024	March 8, 2024
M/V Long Beach Express	Panamax Container Vessel	5,089	December 15, 2023	February 26, 2024
M/V Seattle Express	Panamax Container Vessel	5,089	February 14, 2024	April 26, 2024
M/V Fos Express	Panamax Container Vessel	5,089	February 14, 2024	May 3, 2024
M/V Athenian	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	9,954	March 1, 2024	April 22, 2024
M/V Athos	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	9,954	March 1, 2024	April 22, 2024
M/V Aristomenis	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	9,954	March 1, 2024	May 3, 2024
M/V Hyundai Premium	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	5,023	September 12, 2024	November 22, 2024
M/V Hyundai Paramount	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	5,023	September 12, 2024	December 20, 2024
M/V Hyundai Prestige	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	5,023	September 12, 2024	December 5, 2024
M/V Hyundai Privilege	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	5,023	September 12, 2024	January 10, 2025
M/V Hyundai Platinum	Neo Panamax Container Vessel	5,023	September 12, 2024	First quarter of 2025

II.     Discontinued Operations - Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
         (In thousands of United States Dollars)

	For the three-month period ended December 31,				For the year
					ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues	12,791		31,319		70,575		118,819
Expenses / (income), net:
Voyage expenses	208		680		1,400		2,707
Vessel operating expenses	2,976		7,674		17,353		33,064
Vessel operating expenses - related party	444		1,058		2,615		4,119
Vessel depreciation and amortization	-		7,729		11,018		29,333
Impairment of vessel	-		340		-		340
Gain on sale of vessels	(72,205)		-		(103,807)		-
Operating income, net	81,368		13,838		141,996		49,256
Other income / (expense), net:
Interest expense and finance cost	(77)		(2,098)		(3,132)		(9,115)
Other income / (expense), net	121		(115)		161		(23)
Total other income / (expense), net	44		(2,213)		(2,971)		(9,138)
Net income from discontinued operations	81,412		11,625		139,025		40,118

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company disposed of the following vessels that were presented as assets held for sale under total current assets of discontinued operations recognizing, a gain on the sale of vessels of $72,205.

Vessel	MOA Date	Delivery date
M/V Hyundai Premium	September 12, 2024	November 22, 2024
M/V Hyundai Paramount	September 12, 2024	December 20, 2024
M/V Hyundai Prestige	September 12, 2024	December 5, 2024

III.     Discontinued Operations - Unaudited Condensed selected balance sheets information
          (In thousands of United States Dollars)  

		As of December 31, 2024		As of December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	38	$	2
Trade accounts receivable, net		636		14
Prepayments and other assets		907		1,954
Inventories		-		2,549
Claims		49		49
Assets held for sale		71,720		14,394
Total current assets of discontinued operations		73,350		18,962
Vessels, net		-		419,672
Above market acquired charters		-		9,420
Deferred charges, net		-		4,714
Prepayments and other assets		-		325
Total non-current assets of discontinued operations		-		434,131
Current portion of long-term debt, net		-		9,659
Trade accounts payable		3,026		4,607
Due to related parties		-		3,823
Accrued liabilities		12,443		9,895
Deferred revenue		903		9,319
Below market acquired charters associated with vessels held for sale		-		1,447
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations		16,372		38,750
Non-current liabilities associated with vessels held for sale (including $6,000 payable to related party as of December 31, 2023)		-		86,983
Below market acquired charters		-		3,135
Deferred revenue		-		9,533
Total non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	$	-	$	99,651

FAQ

What were CCEC's Q4 2024 revenue and net income?

CCEC reported Q4 2024 revenue of $105.1 million and net income of $20.8 million from continuing operations.

How much is CCEC's Q4 2024 dividend payment?

CCEC declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for Q4 2024, payable on February 12, 2025.

What is CCEC's current contracted revenue backlog?

CCEC has a contracted revenue backlog of more than $2.5 billion.

How many new vessels is CCEC expecting to receive between 2026-2027?

CCEC expects delivery of 16 new gas carriers between Q1 2026 and Q3 2027, including six LNG carriers, six dual-fuel medium gas carriers, and four handy liquid CO2/multi-gas carriers.

What is the size of CCEC's ATM offering announced in January 2025?

CCEC entered into an ATM offering agreement with Jefferies for up to $75.0 million in new common shares.