Costamare Inc. Announces Election of Class II Directors at 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE) held its annual stockholders meeting on September 30, 2021, where two Class II directors, Gregory Zikos and Vagn Lehd Møller, were elected for terms ending in 2024. Additionally, stockholders ratified Ernst & Young (Hellas) as independent auditors for the 2021 fiscal year. Costamare operates a fleet of 81 containerships and 37 dry bulk vessels, with a total capacity of approximately 581,000 TEU and 1,910,000 DWT. The company's common and preferred stocks trade on the NYSE under various symbols, including CMRE.
- Election of experienced directors Gregory Zikos and Vagn Lehd Møller to enhance governance until 2024.
- Ratification of Ernst & Young as independent auditors, improving financial oversight.
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MONACO, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costamare Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: CMRE), an international owner and provider of containerships and dry bulk vessels for charter, announced the election of two Class II directors at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders held virtually today.
The elected Class II directors are Gregory Zikos and Vagn Lehd Møller. Each Class II director was elected to hold office for a term ending at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2024 and until his successor has been duly elected and qualified.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors Accountants S.A. as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.
About Costamare Inc.
Costamare Inc. is one of the world’s leading owners and providers of containerships for charter. The Company has 47 years of history in the international shipping industry and a fleet of 81 containerships, with a total capacity of approximately 581,000 TEU and 37 dry bulk vessels with a total capacity of approximately 1,910,000 DWT. Five of our containerships have been acquired pursuant to the Framework Deed with York Capital Management by vessel-owning joint venture entities in which we hold a minority equity interest. The Company's common stock, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “CMRE”, “CMRE PR B”, “CMRE PR C”, “CMRE PR D” and “CMRE PR E”, respectively.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Company Contacts:
Gregory Zikos - Chief Financial Officer
Konstantinos Tsakalidis - Business Development, Investor Relations
Costamare Inc., Monaco
Tel: (+377) 93 25 09 40
Email: ir@costamare.com
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