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Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) is a leading independent owner of containerships, providing essential services to the global shipping industry. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the company owns and charters a diversified fleet of containerships under long-term, fixed-rate charters to top-tier container liner companies, including MAERSK. As of December 31, 2023, Global Ship Lease owns 68 containerships with an aggregate capacity of 375,406 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 TEU.
Founded in December 2007 and incorporated in the Marshall Islands, Global Ship Lease has established itself as a key player in the maritime sector. The company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2008 and since then, has continuously expanded its fleet and operations. Their business model focuses on leasing containerships for fixed durations, which ensures a stable revenue stream and mitigates market volatility.
Global Ship Lease's fleet includes 36 wide-beam Post-Panamax ships, which are capable of carrying large volumes of cargo through the Panama Canal. As of the end of December 2023, the average remaining term of the company’s charters, to the mid-point of redelivery, including options under the company’s control and other than if a redelivery notice has been received, was 2.1 years on a TEU-weighted basis. The contracted revenue on the same basis was $1.72 billion, which increases to $2.12 billion when including options under charterers' control and with the latest redelivery date, representing a weighted average remaining term of 2.8 years.
Recent achievements of Global Ship Lease include a sustainable quarterly dividend of $0.375 per common share and fully hedged interest rate risk. The company continues to focus on capital allocation discipline and is well-positioned for counter-cyclical opportunities. Additionally, in 2024, Thomas Lister will transition into the role of CEO, while Ian Webber will join the Board of Directors, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Global Ship Lease is also committed to environmental sustainability. The company actively participates in collaborative efforts with government, academic, and industry partners to accelerate decarbonization, reduce emissions, and maximize economic and societal benefits from the maritime energy transition.
For investors and stakeholders, Global Ship Lease offers transparency and regular updates. The company holds conference calls to discuss quarterly and annual financial results, the latest of which will be held on March 4, 2024. As of September 30, 2023, the company reported contracted revenue of $1.81 billion and continues to show strong financial health.
Global Ship Lease combines a robust business model with a commitment to sustainability, making it a significant player in the global shipping industry.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL), a containership charter owner, announced on June 6, 2024, that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share for its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (NYSE:GSLPrB). This dividend covers the period from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, and will be paid on July 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 24, 2024.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) has announced a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.075 per Class A common share, a 20% increase in dividend payments. This decision reflects the strong performance of the containership charter market, leading to higher-than-anticipated cashflows from extended time charters. Starting after the Q2 2024 earnings release, this supplemental dividend will be in addition to the sustainable $0.375 per share dividend. CEO Thomas Lister emphasized the company's disciplined capital allocation strategy and sufficient forward visibility to support the supplemental dividend for several quarters, provided market conditions remain favorable.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL) reported its unaudited results for Q1 2024. Key highlights include a 12.7% increase in operating revenue to $179.6 million, net income up 24% to $89.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA rising by 19.5% to $125.4 million. EPS grew by 25.7% to $2.54. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, and repurchased 251,772 shares for $5 million. Notable changes include a CEO transition with Thomas Lister succeeding Ian Webber and the appointment of George Giannopoulos as Chief Compliance Officer. The company added $54.6 million to forward charter cover, leveraging higher charter rates and reduced off-hire days. Vessel operating expenses increased by 11.9% to $47.9 million, mainly due to scheduled maintenance and higher insurance costs. Debt reduced to $771.1 million from $896.5 million YoY. The fleet utilization improved to 98.8%. The market outlook remains positive amidst geopolitical and environmental challenges.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) declared a dividend of $0.375 per Class A common share for the first quarter of 2024. The dividend will be paid on June 3, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 24, 2024.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) announced a conference call to discuss their first quarter 2024 results on May 16, 2024. The Company will release financial results before the market opens and owns a fleet of 68 containerships. Contracted revenue stands at $2.12 billion with an average remaining term of 2.8 years.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) announces its Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 17, 2024, to elect three Term I Directors and ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. as the independent registered public accounting firm. Shareholders entitled to participate were determined based on the record date of April 18, 2024. Documentation and voting instructions were mailed to shareholders and will be available on the SEC's website.
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