Imperial Petroleum Inc. Declares Dividend on Series A Preferred Shares

Rhea-AI Summary

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) has declared a dividend of approximately $0.546875 per share on its 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on March 30, 2023. This dividend pertains to the period from December 30, 2022, to March 29, 2023, with a record date of March 27, 2023. Currently, there are 795,878 Series A Preferred Shares outstanding, which are traded under the symbol IMPPP. The company, engaged in seaborne transportation of petroleum products and crude oil, owns a fleet of twelve vessels with a total capacity of 808,000 deadweight tons.

Positive

• Declaration of dividend of approximately $0.546875 per share, indicating shareholder returns.
• Company maintains a strong fleet of twelve vessels, enhancing operational capacity.

Negative

• Dependence on market conditions, including fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values.
• Risks from ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential shipping route disruptions.

ATHENS, Greece, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing petroleum products, crude oil and drybulk seaborne transportation services, today announced a dividend of approximately $0.546875 per share on its 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Shares”), payable on March 30, 2023 to holders of record as of March 27, 2023. The dividend payment relates to the period from the last dividend payment date for the Series A Preferred Shares on December 30, 2022 through March 29, 2023.

There are 795,878 Series A Preferred Shares outstanding as of the date hereof. The Series A Preferred Shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “IMPPP”.

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, two of which will be delivered by end of March 2023. Following these deliveries, the Company’s fleet will have a 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.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Imperial Petroleum (IMPP)?

The dividend amount is approximately $0.546875 per share.

When will the dividend for Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) be paid?

The dividend will be paid on March 30, 2023.

What is the record date for the Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) dividend?

The record date is March 27, 2023.

How many Series A Preferred Shares of Imperial Petroleum are outstanding?

There are 795,878 Series A Preferred Shares outstanding.

What is the significance of the dividend for Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) shareholders?

The dividend reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.