Imperial Petroleum Announces the Full Repayment of All Outstanding Loans

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Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) announced the early repayment of its $16 million loan from Alpha Bank, following the full repayment of approximately $69 million in total debt. This financial maneuver results in a debt-free status for the company's fleet of twelve vessels, which includes five M.R. product tankers and two Suezmax tankers. The elimination of this debt will save the company around $10.3 million annually in principal repayments and $5 million in finance costs based on current LIBOR rates. With a strong cash balance and an unencumbered fleet, Imperial Petroleum is positioned for future growth opportunities in the seaborne transportation market.

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• Early repayment of $16 million loan enhances financial health.
• Complete elimination of approximately $69 million in total debt.
• Annual savings of $10.3 million in principal payments and $5 million in finance costs.
• Debt-free fleet positions company for future growth.

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• None.

ATHENS, Greece, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing petroleum products, crude oil, and drybulk seaborne transportation services, announced today that the Company recently repaid early and in full its sole remaining loan with a $16.0 million outstanding balance from Alpha Bank. This loan was secured with first priority mortgages on product tankers Clean Nirvana and Clean Justice. Following the recent early repayment of all outstanding debt – approximately $69 million in total, the Company’s fleet of twelve vessels is now completely unencumbered. The repayment of all indebtedness will save approximately $10.3 million per annum in principal loan repayments and about $5 million per annum in finance costs basis current level of LIBOR rates. The combination of a high cash balance and unencumbered fleet, positions the Company well for future growth.

About IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC.

IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC. is a ship-owning - company providing petroleum products, crude oil and drybulk seaborne transportation services. The Company owns a total of twelve vessels; five M.R. product tankers, one Aframax oil tanker, two Suezmax tankers and four Handysize dry bulk carriers with a total capacity of 808,000 deadweight tons (dwt). IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC.’s shares of common stock and 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trade under the symbols “IMPP” and “IMPPP,” respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. 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, or impact or duration of the COVID-19 pandemic 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, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC. 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, IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC. 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 risks discussed in our filings with the SEC and the following: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts throughout the world to contain its spread, 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 drydockings, shipyard performance, changes in IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC.’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, 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 IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact:

Fenia Sakellaris
IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC.
info@imperialpetro.com

 

FAQ

What recent financial move did Imperial Petroleum Inc. make?

Imperial Petroleum Inc. repaid its $16 million loan from Alpha Bank early, achieving a debt-free status.

How much total debt did Imperial Petroleum Inc. repay?

The company repaid approximately $69 million in total debt.

What are the annual savings after Imperial Petroleum's debt repayment?

The company will save approximately $10.3 million in principal repayments and $5 million in finance costs annually.

How many vessels does Imperial Petroleum Inc. own?

The company owns a fleet of twelve vessels, including product and oil tankers.

Under what stock symbols is Imperial Petroleum Inc. traded?

Imperial Petroleum Inc. is traded under the symbols IMPP for common stock and IMPPP for its preferred stock.