Pyxis Tankers Announces Agreement to Acquire Modern Product Tanker
Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS) announced a definitive agreement to acquire a medium-range product tanker for $20 million. The vessel, built in 2013 at the Hyundai Mipo shipyard, measures approximately 47,000 dwt. Funding will be sourced through a mix of bank debt and cash. The acquisition is expected to finalize during the summer of 2021, pending customary closing conditions. This strategic expansion aims to enhance operational flexibility and earnings potential for the company.
- Acquisition of a modern product tanker enhances fleet capacity.
- Strategic investment expected to improve operational flexibility and earnings potential.
- Funding through bank debt and cash suggests a balanced financial strategy.
- The acquisition may strain financial resources if revenue expectations are not met.
Maroussi, Greece – April 29, 2021 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ Cap Mkts: PXS), a growth-oriented pure play product tanker company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an unaffiliated third party to purchase a medium range product tanker of approximately 47,000 dwt built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo shipyard in South Korea. The purchase price of
About Pyxis Tankers Inc.
We currently own a modern fleet of five tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquids. We are focused on growing our fleet of medium range product tankers, which provide operational flexibility and enhanced earnings potential due to their "eco" features and modifications. We are positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize our fleet due to competitive cost structure, strong customer relationships and an experienced management team whose interests are aligned with those of its shareholders. For more information, visit: http://www.pyxistankers.com.
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Company
Pyxis Tankers Inc.
59 K. Karamanli Street
Maroussi, 15125 Greece
info@pyxistankers.com
Visit our website at www.pyxistankers.com
Company Contact
Henry Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +30 (210) 638 0200 / +1 (516) 455-0106
Email: hwilliams@pyxistankers.com
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