Imperial Petroleum Inc. Declares Dividend on Series a Preferred Shares

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Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) has announced a dividend of approximately $0.546875 per share for its 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders on record as of September 27, 2022. This dividend relates to the period following the last payment on June 30, 2022. There are currently 795,878 shares of Series A Preferred outstanding. The company operates a fleet of vessels, with plans to increase its capacity to approximately 737,000 deadweight tons after acquiring additional dry bulk carriers.

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• Dividend issuance of $0.546875 per share enhances shareholder returns.
• Company's fleet capacity will increase to 737,000 deadweight tons with new acquisitions.

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ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) (the “Company”) a ship-owning company currently providing petroleum product and crude oil 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 September 30, 2022 to holders of record as of September 27, 2022. The dividend payment relates to the period from the last dividend payment date for the Series A Preferred Shares on June 30, 2022 through September 29, 2022.

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 8 vessels; five M.R. product tankers, one Aframax oil tanker and two suezmax tankers and has entered into an agreement to acquire two handysize dry bulk carriers. Following the delivery of these dry bulk vessels, Imperial Petroleum’s fleet will count 10 vessels with a capacity of approximately 737,000 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 Inc. in September 2022?

The dividend amount is approximately $0.546875 per share.

When will the dividend for Imperial Petroleum Inc. be paid?

The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022.

What is the record date for the dividend of Imperial Petroleum Inc.?

The record date for the dividend is September 27, 2022.

How many Series A Preferred Shares are outstanding for Imperial Petroleum Inc.?

There are 795,878 Series A Preferred Shares outstanding.

What is the significance of the dividend for Imperial Petroleum Inc. investors?

The dividend indicates the company's commitment to return value to shareholders.