Seanergy Maritime Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 and Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.025 Per Share
- Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share for Q1 2023.
- The Capesize market has recovered to profitable levels, with charter rates averaging $17,420 per day in Q2 2023.
- Seanergy expects improved market conditions to lead to a significant step up in profitability for the rest of the year.
- Net revenues for Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. decreased from $29.7 million in Q1 2022 to $18.0 million in Q1 2023.
- Net income for Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. decreased from $3.7 million in Q1 2022 to a net loss of $4.2 million in Q1 2023.
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(in million USD, except EPS) | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | ||
Net Revenues | ||||
Net (loss) / income | ( | |||
Adjusted net (loss) / income1 | ( | |||
EBITDA1 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | ||||
(Loss) / earnings per Share Basic1,2 | ( | |||
(Loss) / earnings per Share Diluted1,2 | ( | |||
Adjusted (loss) / earnings per share Basic1,2 | ( | |||
Adjusted (loss) / earnings per share Diluted1,2 | ( |
Other Highlights and Developments:
- Quarterly cash dividend of
$0.02 5 per share for Q1 2023 - resulting in total cash dividends of$1.30 per share or$23.4 million declared since March 2022, in addition to the spin-off and distribution of shares of United Maritime Corporation in July 2022 - New financing and refinancing transactions of
$53.8 million on improved terms adding approx.$15.0 million of extra liquidity - Elimination of
92% of the original$38.7 million convertible note, following the$8.0 million repayment in Q1 2023 $0.85 million open market common shares purchases by Seanergy’s management- Repurchased
47% of the outstanding Class E Warrants through a tender offer
ATHENS, Greece, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (“Seanergy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHIP), announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, and declared a quarterly dividend of
For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company generated Net Revenues of
Cash and cash-equivalents and restricted cash, as of March 31, 2023, stood at
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1 Adjusted earnings / (loss) per share, Adjusted Net Income / (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Please see the reconciliation below of Adjusted earnings / (loss) per share, Adjusted Net Income / (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
2 All references to number of shares, share prices, warrant prices and “per share” figures in this document are adjusted to reflect the one-for-ten reverse stock split effected on February 16, 2023.
3 TCE rate is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the reconciliation below of TCE rate to net revenues from vessels, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“In the first quarter of 2023, the Capesize market went through a period of seasonal weakness, with rates averaging a mere
“With regards to our commercial performance for the first quarter, our daily TCE of approximately
“Furthermore, our balance sheet position remains strong, with a loan to value ratio below
“Looking towards the rest of the year, the increased seaborne iron ore supply from major miners along with the reduction of iron ore inventories in China to levels comparable to what was seen before 2021, make us optimistic about Capesize demand. Moreover, we expect historically low fleet growth to underpin a strong earnings environment for Capesize vessels even during periods of muted demand growth. Within this environment, we aim to preserve a reasonable balance between returning capital to shareholders and investing selectively in vessels that are likely to produce high returns on capital.
“Seanergy is well positioned to benefit from the positive trend in the Capesize market. We are focused on seeking opportunities to modernize our fleet and improve our carbon footprint, while maintaining our focus on shareholder returns, as evidenced by the high levels of shareholder rewards, through securities buybacks the United spin-off and shares distribution and cash dividends, attained over the past two years.”
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4 Please refer to our detailed Second Quarter 2023 TCE Guidance and footnote 5 below.
Company Fleet:
Vessel Name | Capacity (DWT) | Year Built | Yard | Scrubber Fitted | Employment Type | FFA conversion option(1) | Minimum T/C expiration | Maximum T/C expiration(2) | Charterer |
Fellowship | 179,701 | 2010 | Daewoo | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 06/2024 | 11/2024 | Anglo American |
Worldship | 181,415 | 2012 | Koyo – Imabari | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 09/2023 | 01/2024 | Cargill |
Championship | 179,238 | 2011 | Sungdong SB | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 04/2025 | 10/2025 | Cargill |
Flagship | 176,387 | 2013 | Mitsui | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 05/2026 | 07/2026 | Cargill |
Patriotship | 181,709 | 2010 | Imabari | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 11/2023 | 06/2024 | Glencore |
Knightship | 178,978 | 2010 | Hyundai | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 10/2024 | 12/2024 | Glencore |
Premiership | 170,024 | 2010 | Sungdong SB | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 04/2024 | 06/2024 | Glencore |
Squireship | 170,018 | 2010 | Sungdong SB | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 05/2024 | 07/2024 | Glencore |
Dukeship | 181,453 | 2010 | Sasebo | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 04/2024 | 09/2024 | NYK |
Hellasship | 181,325 | 2012 | Imabari | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 12/2023 | 03/2024 | NYK |
Honorship | 180,242 | 2010 | Imabari | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 02/2024 | 07/2024 | NYK |
Geniuship | 170,057 | 2010 | Sungdong SB | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 04/2024 | 08/2024 | NYK |
Friendship | 176,952 | 2009 | Namura | - | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 12/2023 | 03/2024 | NYK |
Paroship | 181,415 | 2012 | Koyo -Imabari | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 10/2023 | 12/2023 | Oldendorff |
Partnership | 179,213 | 2012 | Hyundai | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 08/2023 | 11/2023 | Uniper |
Lordship | 178,838 | 2010 | Hyundai | Yes | T/C Index Linked | Yes | 07/2023 | 10/2023 | Uniper |
Total / Average age | 2,846,965 | 12.3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
(1) The Company has the option to convert the index-linked rate to fixed for periods ranging between 1 and 12 months, based on the prevailing Capesize FFA Rate for the selected period.
(2) The latest redelivery date does not include any additional optional period.
Fleet Data:
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | |||||
Ownership days (1) | 1,539 | 1,530 | ||||
Operating days (2) | 1,520 | 1,482 | ||||
Fleet utilization (3) | ||||||
TCE rate (4) | ||||||
Daily Vessel Operating Expenses (5) |
(1) Ownership days are the total number of calendar days in a period during which the vessels in a fleet have been owned or chartered in. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of the Company’s fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that the Company recorded during a period.
(2) Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances. Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to major repairs, dry-dockings, lay-up or special or intermediate surveys. Operating days include the days that our vessels are in ballast voyages without having finalized agreements for their next employment.
(3) Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that the vessels are generating revenue and is determined by dividing operating days by ownership days for the relevant period.
(4) TCE rate is defined as the Company’s net revenue less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of the Company’s operating days during the period. Voyage expenses include port charges, bunker (fuel oil and diesel oil) expenses, canal charges and other commissions. The Company includes the TCE rate, a non-GAAP measure, as it believes it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with net revenues from vessels, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, and because it assists the Company’s management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and because the Company believes that it provides useful information to investors regarding our financial performance. The Company’s calculation of TCE rate may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table reconciles the Company’s net revenues from vessels to the TCE rate.
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except operating days and TCE rate)
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | |||
Vessel revenue, net | 17,384 | 29,666 | ||
Less: Voyage expenses | 657 | 979 | ||
Time charter equivalent revenues | 16,727 | 28,687 | ||
Operating days | 1,520 | 1,482 | ||
TCE rate | $ | 11,005 | $ | 19,357 |
(5) Vessel operating expenses include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricants, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Daily Vessel Operating Expenses are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses, excluding pre delivery costs, by ownership days for the relevant time periods. The Company’s calculation of daily vessel operating expenses may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table reconciles the Company’s vessel operating expenses to daily vessel operating expenses.
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except ownership days and Daily Vessel Operating Expenses)
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | |||
Vessel operating expenses | 10,913 | 9,912 | ||
Less: Pre-delivery expenses | 260 | 53 | ||
Vessel operating expenses before pre-delivery expenses | 10,653 | 9,859 | ||
Ownership days | 1,539 | 1,530 | ||
Daily Vessel Operating Expenses | $ | 6,922 | $ | 6,444 |
Net income / (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | ||
Net (loss) / income | (4,185 | ) | 3,671 |
Net interest and finance cost | 5,261 | 2,850 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 7,077 | 6,265 | |
EBITDA | 8,153 | 12,786 | |
Stock based compensation | 3,680 | 2,679 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 110 | 1,279 | |
Loss on forward freight agreements, net | 50 | 36 | |
Gain on sale of vessel | (8,094 | ) | - |
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,899 | 16,780 |
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") represents the sum of net income / (loss), net interest and finance costs, depreciation and amortization and, if any, income taxes during a period. EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, loss on forward freight agreements, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, and the non-recurring gains on sale of vessel, which the Company believes are not indicative of the ongoing performance of its core operations.
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are presented as we believe that these measures are useful to investors as a widely used means of evaluating operating profitability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA as presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Adjusted Net income / (loss) Reconciliation and calculation of Adjusted Earnings / (loss) Per Share
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | ||
Net (loss) / income | (4,185 | ) | 3,671 |
Stock based compensation | 3,680 | 2,679 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 110 | 1,279 | |
Loss on forward freight agreements, net | 50 | 36 | |
Adjusted net (loss) / income | (345 | ) | 7,665 |
Adjusted (loss) / earnings per common share, basic | (0.02 | ) | 0.44 |
Adjusted (loss) / earnings per common share, diluted | (0.02 | ) | 0.43 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic | 17,929,142 | 17,231,175 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted | 17,929,142 | 17,721,863 |
To derive Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) and Adjusted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share from Net Income/(Loss), we exclude non-cash items, as provided in the table above. We believe that Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) and Adjusted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share assist our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period since each such measure eliminates the effects of such non-cash items as gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt and other items which may vary from year to year, for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In addition, we believe that the presentation of the respective measure provides investors with supplemental data relating to our results of operations, and therefore, with a more complete understanding of factors affecting our business than with GAAP measures alone. Our method of computing Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) and Adjusted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share may not necessarily be comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.
Interest and Finance Costs to Cash Interest and Finance Costs Reconciliation:
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | |||
Interest and finance costs, net | (5,261 | ) | (2,850 | ) |
Add: Amortization of deferred finance charges and other discounts | 959 | 576 | ||
Add: Amortization of other deferred charges (shares issued to third party) | 64 | 82 | ||
Cash interest and finance costs | (4,238 | ) | (2,192 | ) |
Second Quarter 2023 TCE Guidance:
As of the date hereof, approximately
Operating Days | TCE | |
TCE - fixed rate (index-linked conversion) | 455 | 21,079 |
TCE - fixed rate | 0 | N/A |
TCE – index-linked | 1,001 | 17,866 |
Total / Average | 1,456 | 18,870 |
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5 This guidance is based on certain assumptions and there can be no assurance that these TCE estimates, or projected utilization will be realized. TCE estimates include certain floating (index) to fixed rate conversions concluded in previous periods. For vessels on index-linked T/Cs, the TCE realized will vary with the underlying index, and for the purposes of this guidance, the TCE assumed for the remaining operating days of the quarter for an index-linked T/C is equal to the average FFA rate of
First Quarter and Recent Developments:
Dividend Distribution for Q4 2022 and Declaration of Q1 2023 Dividend
On April 25, 2023, the Company paid the previously announced quarterly dividend of
The Company also declared a cash dividend of
Buyback of Convertible Note
On January 3, 2023, the Company repaid
Stock Purchases by the CEO & CFO
Seanergy’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stamatis Tsantanis, has purchased 145,000 shares at an average price of
Completion of the tender offer for the purchase of the Class E Common Share Purchase Warrants
On January 10, 2023, the Company completed its tender offer to purchase all outstanding Class E Warrants at a price of
Vessel Transactions and Commercial Updates
M/V Championship new time-charter agreement
On April 24, 2023, the M/V Championship commenced employment under a new T/C agreement at an index linked rate, at a premium over the BCI, with the same charterer. The new time charter will have a duration of about 24 to about 30 months and a new scrubber profit share scheme has been introduced, with Seanergy receiving the majority of the monetary benefit.
M/V Knightship time-charter extension
On March 28, 2023, the charterer of the M/V Knightship agreed to exercise the first optional period extending the T/C after the maximum original period for a period of about 11 months to about 13 months including the option to the Company to convert this charter party to a fixed rate based on prevailing BCI FFA rate.
M/V Geniuship time-charter extension
On February 8, 2023, the charterer of the M/V Geniuship agreed to extend the T/C agreement in direct continuation from the maximum duration of the previous agreement. The extension period is from about 11 months to a maximum of 15 months, while all other terms of the T/C remain unaltered.
Profitable sale of M/V Goodship and M/V Tradership and delivery to their new owners
On February 10, 2023 and February 28, 2023, the Company delivered to their new owners the 177,536 dwt M/V Goodship and the 176,925 dwt M/V Tradership, respectively. The Company entered into agreements for the sale of the two capesize dry-bulk vessels in December 2022 for an aggregate price of
Financing Updates
M/V Lordship sale & leaseback agreement
On April 24, 2023, the Company entered into a
M/V Championship sustainability linked loan facility
On April 18, 2023, the Company amended and restated the loan facility with Danish Ship Finance secured by the M/Vs Fellowship and Premiership to refinance the sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Championship. The amended and restated facility includes a new tranche of
M/V Knightship sale & leaseback agreement
On March 29, 2023, the Company entered into a
Prepayment of Aegean Baltic Bank Loan Facility
In connection with the sales of the M/V Goodship and M/V Tradership, the Company prepaid on February 9, 2023, the outstanding amount of
Conference Call:
The Company’s management will host a conference call to discuss financial results on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Audio Webcast:
There will be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call available through the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our website, following the Webcast & Presentations section under our Investor Relations page. Participants to the live webcast should register on the Seanergy website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast, following this link.
Conference Call Details:
Participants have the option to register for the call using the following link. You can use any number from the list or add your phone number and let the system call you right away.
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) | ||||||
March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022* | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits | 20,511 | 32,477 | ||||
Vessels, net and Vessels held for sale | 428,205 | 462,385 | ||||
Other assets | 17,697 | 18,738 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 466,413 | 513,600 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
Long-term debt and other financial liabilities | 222,922 | 244,866 | ||||
Convertible notes | 2,910 | 10,833 | ||||
Other liabilities | 20,726 | 36,202 | ||||
Stockholders’ equity | 219,855 | 221,699 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 466,413 | 513,600 |
* Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated) | |||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||
Vessel revenue, net | 17,384 | 29,666 | |||
Fees from related parties | 642 | - | |||
Revenue, net | 18,026 | 29,666 | |||
Expenses: | |||||
Voyage expenses | (657 | ) | (979 | ) | |
Vessel operating expenses | (10,913 | ) | (9,912 | ) | |
Management fees | (229 | ) | (376 | ) | |
General and administrative expenses | (5,905 | ) | (4,315 | ) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (7,077 | ) | (6,265 | ) | |
Loss on forward freight agreements, net | (50 | ) | (36 | ) | |
Gain on sale of vessel | 8,094 | - | |||
Operating income | 1,289 | 7,783 | |||
Other income / (expenses): | |||||
Interest and finance costs, net | (5,261 | ) | (2,850 | ) | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (110 | ) | (1,279 | ) | |
Other, net | (103 | ) | 17 | ||
Total other expenses, net: | (5,474 | ) | (4,112 | ) | |
Net (loss) / income | (4,185 | ) | 3,671 | ||
Net (loss) / income per common share, basic | (0.23 | ) | 0.21 | ||
Net (loss) / income per common share, diluted | (0.23 | ) | 0.21 | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic | 17,929,142 | 17,231,175 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted | 17,929,142 | 17,721,863 | |||
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Data (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated) | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||
Net cash (used in) / provided by operating activities | (264 | ) | 7,549 | |||
Vessels acquisitions and improvements | - | (2,042 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 23,910 | - | ||||
Term deposits | - | 1,500 | ||||
Other fixed assets, net | (47 | ) | (18 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities | 23,863 | (560 | ) | |||
Proceeds from long-term debt and other financial liabilities | - | 21,300 | ||||
Repayments of long-term debt and other financial liabilities | (22,994 | ) | (24,652 | ) | ||
Repayments of convertible notes | (8,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||
Payments for fractional shares of reverse stock split | (23 | ) | - | |||
Payments of financing and stock issuance costs | - | (378 | ) | |||
Dividends paid | (4,548 | ) | - | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (35,565 | ) | (13,730 | ) | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||
Cash paid during the period for interest | 4,422 | 2,324 | ||||
Noncash investing activities | ||||||
Vessels acquisitions and improvements | - | 836 | ||||
Noncash financing activities | ||||||
Dividends declared but not paid | 500 | 8,916 | ||||
About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the U.S. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists of 16 Capesize vessels with an average age of approximately 12.3 years and an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,846,965 dwt.
The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company's common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”.
Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events. Words such as "may", "should", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "anticipates", "hopes", "estimates" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the Company's operating or financial results; the Company's liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; broader market impacts arising from war (or threatened war) or international hostilities, such as between Russia and Ukraine; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company's filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
For further information please contact:
Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr
Capital Link, Inc.
Paul Lampoutis
230 Park Avenue Suite 1540
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com
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