SFL Corporation Ltd. - SFL STOCK NEWS

SFL reported Q3 2024 financial results with a net profit of $44.5 million, or $0.34 per share. The company declared its 83rd consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share. Charter hire reached $263.2 million, including $4.2 million in profit share, while Adjusted EBITDA totaled $158.8 million from consolidated subsidiaries plus $7.9 million from associated companies.

The company expanded its fleet with new deliveries including two LR2 product tankers and two LNG dual-fuel chemical tankers. SFL raised over $1 billion in financing, including a new NOK 750 million bond. The company's fixed-rate charter backlog stands at approximately $4.7 billion, with two-thirds secured by investment-grade customers.

SFL announced it will release its Q3 2024 preliminary financial results on Wednesday, November 06, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast for stakeholders at 10:00 AM (EST) / 4:00 PM (CET) on the same day. Participants can join through two options: a listen-only webcast mode via the company's website or an interactive Q&A session through Zoom. Financial materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of SFL's website. A replay of the conference call will be accessible via webcast afterward.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions (Nasdaq: PANL) and M.T. Maritime Management (MTM) announced a definitive agreement to merge fifteen handy-size dry bulk vessels into Pangaea's fleet. The vessels, valued at approximately $295 million with related financing of $102 million, result in a net asset value of $193 million. Pangaea will issue roughly 19 million shares to SSI, representing 29% of its outstanding stock. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2024, will expand Pangaea's fleet by nearly 60% to 41 vessels. The merger is anticipated to enhance growth, efficiency, and profitability, with MTM's experienced team joining Pangaea. The deal is expected to be accretive to earnings and maintain financial flexibility. SSI will designate two board members post-transaction.

SFL (NYSE: SFL) has successfully placed NOK 750 million senior unsecured bonds due September 25, 2029. The bonds will pay a quarterly coupon of the 3-month NIBOR + 3.25% per annum. Net proceeds will be used to call the outstanding amount of the company's existing NOK 600 million senior unsecured bonds maturing in January 2025 and for general corporate purposes.

Arctic Securities, DNB Markets, and SEB acted as Joint Bookrunners, while Fearnley Securities and Pareto Securities were co-managers. SFL has notified Nordic Trustee AS of its intention to exercise the call option to redeem all outstanding Existing Bonds.

SFL (NYSE: SFL) has initiated a series of fixed income investor meetings, potentially leading to a NOK denominated senior unsecured bond offering. The company has engaged Arctic Securities, DNB Markets, and SEB to arrange these meetings. The net proceeds from any bond issuance are intended for refinancing the existing NOK 600 million senior unsecured bonds maturing in January 2025 (ISIN NO0010872997) and for general corporate purposes.

SFL plans to offer conditional buybacks of the existing bonds in conjunction with the new bond offering. If the new bond issuance is completed, SFL intends to call any remaining outstanding amounts of the existing bonds at the prevailing call price. This financial move aims to restructure SFL's debt and potentially improve its capital position.

SFL (NYSE: SFL) has announced its preliminary second quarter 2024 results presentation, scheduled for August 14, 2024. The company, which specializes in maritime and offshore assets, will provide insights into its financial performance and operational highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Investors and analysts are encouraged to review the presentation, which likely includes key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and guidance for future periods. The presentation may also cover SFL's fleet performance, market conditions, and strategic initiatives impacting the company's growth and profitability.

SFL announced its Q2 2024 results, declaring its 82nd consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share. The company reported a net profit of $20.6 million, or $0.16 per share, and received charter hire of $198.8 million. SFL's adjusted EBITDA reached $123.3 million from consolidated subsidiaries, plus $7.8 million from associated companies.

Key highlights include new five-year time charters with Maersk, adding approximately $485 million to the backlog, delivery of new vessels, and a newbuild order for five LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The company's charter backlog now stands at nearly $5 billion. SFL also raised $100 million through a public offering of 8 million common shares after the quarter's end.

SFL (NYSE: SFL) has announced the upcoming release of its Q2 2024 financial results on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast for stakeholders and interested parties on the same day at 10:00 AM (EST) / 4:00 PM (CET). Participants can access the event through two options:

1. Join the conference call webcast in listen-only mode via the company's website or direct link.

2. Join the conference call and participate in live Q&A through Zoom using the provided meeting ID and passcode.

A replay of the conference call will be available on SFL's website. Relevant materials will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of the company's website on the day of the event.

SFL (NYSE: SFL) has priced its public offering of 8,000,000 common shares at $12.50 per share. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential vessel acquisitions. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 shares. Morgan Stanley is acting as the sole bookrunning manager, with BTIG, as lead manager. The offering is being made through a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus, with a registration statement filed and effective with the SEC.