United Maritime Corporation - USEA STOCK NEWS

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United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ: USEA) is a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company operates a diverse fleet comprising one LR2 tanker vessel and eight dry bulk vessels, including three Capesize, two Kamsarmax, and three Panamax vessels. These vessels collectively provide an impressive cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 1,004,289 deadweight tons (dwt).

United Maritime's core business revolves around transporting essential commodities across the world, ensuring the smooth operation of global trade. The company has developed a robust operational framework, allowing it to efficiently manage its fleet and deliver reliable services to its clients.

In recent times, United Maritime has achieved significant milestones, including the successful sale-and-leaseback transaction that enhanced its liquidity position and allowed fleet expansion potential. The transaction enabled the company to refinance an existing $13 million loan facility, with an option to repurchase the vessel after the first two years.

Financially, United Maritime has shown resilience and growth. For the year 2023, the company recorded net revenues of $36.1 million, reflecting a 58% increase compared to 2022. Despite facing higher voyage expenses and finance costs, the company's fleet earned an average daily Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate of about $15,400 in 2023.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, United Maritime's net revenues amounted to $11.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $4.6 million. Although the company faced a quarterly loss of $0.7 million, it maintained a dividend of $0.075 per share, which corresponds to a solid 11% annualized yield. This consistent dividend payment demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding its shareholders.

Looking ahead, United Maritime is optimistic about its financial performance in 2024. The company anticipates further growth in fleet daily TCE earnings, driven by favorable market conditions and strategic management. Concurrently, it is securing higher rates for some ownership days in the second quarter, compared to the first quarter.

CEO Stamatis Tsantanis has expressed confidence in the company's future, stating, "The healthy dry bulk market seen so far in the first quarter seems to be sustainable through the rest of the year. With our fleet consisting of three Capesize, three Kamsarmax, and three Panamax vessels, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the strong dry bulk market of the past decade."

United Maritime Corporation continues to grow and adapt to market conditions, strengthening its fleet and maintaining a balanced approach to capital allocation. The company’s strategic focus on transition towards larger dry bulk vessels is expected to yield substantial returns, further securing its position in the global shipping industry.

For the latest updates and further information, please contact United Investor Relations at ir@usea.gr or Capital Link, Inc.'s Paul Lampoutis at usea@capitallink.com.