Imperial Petroleum Inc. Common Shares - IMPP STOCK NEWS

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) has repaid its $23.2 million loan with DNB ASA Bank, significantly reducing its total debt to approximately $45 million. This loan was secured against multiple vessels, including the product tankers Magic Wand, Clean Sanctuary, and Clean Thrasher, as well as the Aframax tanker Stealth Berana. The company operates a fleet of twelve vessels, with eight unencumbered. The repayment reflects the company's ongoing strategy to strengthen its balance sheet and positions it favorably within the maritime transportation sector.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) announced an estimated Net Asset Value (NAV) of $338.6 million as of March 27, 2023, indicating a 717% increase over its current market capitalization. This includes total outstanding cash of $142.2 million and translates to a NAV of $1.39 per common share, and $1.17 on a fully diluted basis. The NAV is based on recent vessel values and is subject to market conditions; it should not be interpreted as guaranteed shareholder value. The company operates a fleet of twelve vessels and is focused on petroleum and dry bulk transportation.

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.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) announced the termination of its ATM equity offering program, previously executed with Maxim Group LLC and Virtu Americas LLC. The program resulted in the issuance and sale of 50,780,137 shares, generating approximately US$12.5 million in gross proceeds. Following this, the company operates a fleet of twelve vessels, which will expand to include two additional vessels by the end of March 2023, increasing its total deadweight tonnage capacity to around 808,000 dwt. The company continues to navigate risks associated with market conditions, operational costs, and external factors affecting the shipping industry.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) has agreed to acquire two handysize drybulk carriers for $25.5 million and 13,875 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The vessels, built in Japan in 2012 and 2013, have a combined capacity of around 71,000 dwt. These acquisitions, expected to close by the end of March 2023, were approved by independent directors and supported by a fairness opinion from an advisor. The Series C shares carry a 5.00% annual dividend, convertible into common stock after six months. Following the acquisition, Imperial Petroleum's fleet will total 12 vessels with a capacity of 808,000 dwt.

IMPERIAL PETROLEUM (NASDAQ: IMPP) reported impressive financial results for Q4 2022, with revenues soaring to $37.9 million, an increase of 847.5% year-over-year. Net income stood at $13.8 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of $1.5 million in Q4 2021. The company generated a total net income of $29.5 million for 2022, marking a 1,020% increase. The fleet utilization was 79.4%, with a strong focus on spot market activities. The company maintains a solid cash position of $118.9 million and a manageable debt of $70 million. CEO Harry Vafias highlighted successful market navigation and anticipates continued growth in 2023.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. announced the release of its fourth quarter and twelve months’ financial results for the period ending December 31, 2022, scheduled for February 15, 2023, before the market opens in New York.

The company's management will host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 am ET to discuss the financial results, operations, and future outlook. Participants can pre-register for the call to receive dial-in details and can also access a live and archived webcast of the discussion on the company’s website. Imperial Petroleum owns ten vessels and is publicly traded under the ticker IMPP.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) announced the election of George Xiradakis as Class I director during its annual stockholders' meeting held in Athens on December 20, 2022. Xiradakis will serve until the next meeting in 2025. Additionally, stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. Imperial Petroleum operates a fleet of 10 vessels, including product tankers and dry bulk carriers, with a total capacity of approximately 737,000 deadweight tons.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) announced a $0.546875 per share dividend on its 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on December 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of December 27, 2022. This payment covers the period from the last dividend payment on September 30, 2022 to December 29, 2022. As of now, there are 795,878 Series A Preferred Shares outstanding, trading under the ticker IMPPP.