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TOP Ships Inc (TOPS) operates a global fleet of tanker vessels specializing in crude oil, petroleum products, and bulk liquid chemical transportation through time charter agreements. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with timely updates on corporate developments, operational milestones, and market positioning within the maritime logistics sector.
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TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) has announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split for its common shares, effective September 23, 2022. This decision was approved by shareholders at the Annual Meeting on September 5, 2022. The split will decrease the number of outstanding shares from approximately 56.7 million to 2.8 million. Shareholders will receive cash for any fractional shares resulting from the split. Detailed information is available in the Company's proxy statement filed with the SEC.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ:TOPS) announced a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to sell approximately $7.2 million in common shares and pre-funded warrants. The offering price is set at $0.50 per share, including accompanying warrants. The deal involves the sale of 14,303,000 common shares and warrants, which will be exercisable for five years at the same price. The share offering is projected to close on or around June 7, 2022, subject to customary conditions.
TOP Ships Inc. received notification from Nasdaq on May 18, 2022, indicating its common stock's closing bid price has been below $1.00 for the last 30 consecutive business days. This notification implies the company no longer meets Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The grace period for compliance extends 180 days, ending on November 14, 2022. TOP Ships is considering options, including a reverse stock split, to regain compliance. Their business operations remain unaffected by this notification.
TOP Ships Inc. announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ending December 31, 2021, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors can access this report on the Company's website, www.topships.org, or via the Commission's site, www.sec.gov. The report includes forward-looking statements, emphasizing the uncertainties and risks involved in future projections. TOP Ships is focused on operating modern, fuel-efficient tanker vessels.
TOP Ships has successfully completed the sale of its MR2 product tanker, Eco City of Angels, to third parties for approximately $9.4 million in cash before fees. The company has also fully prepaid the related secured financing. Additionally, 7,200,000 Series F Preferred Shares have been issued as of the release date. This strategic move could enhance liquidity and bolster TOP Ships' financial position moving forward.
TOP Ships Inc. announced it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for the Nasdaq Capital Market, as per Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This notification indicates a positive step for the company, enhancing its listing sustainability. TOP Ships operates modern, fuel-efficient tanker vessels and aims to assure shareholders of its ongoing compliance and operational performance.
TOP Ships reported unaudited financial results for 2021, revealing total revenues of $56.4 million and net income of $8.6 million, achieving the highest net income since 2008. The earnings per share stood at $0.14 and adjusted EBITDA was $35.2 million. The company also announced the conclusion of its newbuilding program, resulting in a fixed revenue backlog of approximately $361 million. Recent developments include the sale of the M/T Eco Los Angeles and the acquisition of the M/T Eco Oceano Ca, now in a fifteen-year time charter.
TOP Ships Inc. has taken delivery of a new Very Large Crude Oil Carrier (VLCC) named M/T Legio X Equestris from Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea. The vessel will commence a three-year time charter with a major oil trader, which includes two optional yearly extensions. This agreement is projected to generate a revenue backlog of approximately $68.5 million, with an expected contribution of $10.8 million in revenue for 2022 alone.
TOP Ships Inc. announced significant charter agreements for its vessels ECO Bel Air and ECO Beverly Hills, which will enter time charter employment with a major oil trader for 20 to 26 months at a daily rate of $24,000. Additionally, the firm period of the time charter for ECO Oceano CA has been extended from 5 years to 15 years, though the daily rate is reduced from $32,450 to $24,500. The amendments were approved by an independent committee of the board, ensuring fairness. These developments signal a strategic shift to enhance revenue stability amidst market fluctuations.
TOP Ships Inc. has secured credit committee approval for financing up to 80% of the shipbuilding cost for the M/T Eco Oceano CA, a Suezmax tanker vessel currently under construction in South Korea. This financing will be executed via a sale and leaseback agreement with a major international financier. Once the customary legal documentation is finalized, the company’s remaining newbuilding program will be fully funded, signaling a significant step in their operational financing strategy.
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