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Danaos Corporation Announces Senior Notes Repurchase

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Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) has announced plans to repurchase $37.234 million of its 8.500% unsecured senior notes due 2028 through a privately negotiated transaction. This move is expected to enhance shareholder value by reducing outstanding debt. Danaos is among the largest independent owners of containerships, operating a fleet of 69 vessels with a total capacity of 423,745 TEUs. The company remains committed to operational excellence and maintaining strong relationships with charterers.

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ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world’s largest independent owners of containerships, today announced that it expects to repurchase $37.234 million of its 8.500% unsecured senior notes due 2028 in a privately negotiated transaction.

About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation is one of the largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Our current fleet of 69 containerships aggregating 423,745 TEUs and 6 under construction containerships aggregating 46,200 TEUs ranks Danaos among the largest containership charter owners in the world based on total TEU capacity. Our fleet is chartered to many of the world's largest liner companies on fixed-rate charters. Our long track record of success is predicated on our efficient and rigorous operational standards and environmental controls. Danaos Corporation's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DAC".

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions. Although Danaos Corporation believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Danaos Corporation cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the ability to consummate the expected senior notes repurchase, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts throughout the world to contain its spread, including effects on global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of containerized cargo, the ability and willingness of charterers to perform their obligations to us, charter rates for containerships, shipyards constructing our contracted newbuilding vessels, performing scrubber installations, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing, Danaos’ ability to achieve the expected benefits of the 2021 debt refinancing and comply with the terms of its new credit facilities and other financing agreements, and to complete and achieve the expected benefits of refinancing our existing Citibank/Natwest credit facility with two new credit facilities as planned, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled dry-docking, changes in Danaos Corporation's operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, including the conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Danaos Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Visit our website at www.danaos.com

Company Contact:

Evangelos Chatzis

Chief Financial Officer

Danaos Corporation

Athens, Greece

Tel.: +30 210 419 6480

E-Mail: cfo@danaos.com

Iraklis Prokopakis

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Danaos Corporation

Athens, Greece

Tel.: +30 210 419 6400

E-Mail: coo@danaos.com

Investor Relations and Financial Media

Rose & Company

New York

Tel. 212-359-2228

E-Mail: danaos@rosecoglobal.com

Source: Danaos Corporation

FAQ

What is Danaos Corporation's plan for senior notes?

Danaos Corporation plans to repurchase $37.234 million of its 8.500% unsecured senior notes due 2028.

How much is Danaos Corporation repurchasing in senior notes?

Danaos Corporation is repurchasing $37.234 million of its senior notes.

What is the impact of the senior notes repurchase on DAC's financial position?

The repurchase is expected to enhance shareholder value by reducing outstanding debt.

When are the senior notes due for Danaos Corporation?

The senior notes are due in 2028.

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