United Announces $3 million Share Buyback Plan

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United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ: USEA) announced a share repurchase plan, authorizing up to $3 million for buybacks, representing approximately 26% of its market capitalization as of September 1, 2022. The company's management believes its share price is significantly undervalued considering the strong vessel valuations and earnings environment in the tanker sector. The plan is effective immediately and will remain valid until March 31, 2023, allowing repurchases at management’s discretion based on market conditions.

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• Authorization of a $3 million share buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
• Management views the company's share price as significantly undervalued, suggesting potential for stock appreciation.
• Strong cash reserves and robust cash-flow generating capacity from the fleet provide a solid foundation for investment.

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• None.

GLYFADA, Greece, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Maritime Corporation (the “Company” or “United”) (NASDAQ: USEA), announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan (the “Plan”).

Under the Plan, the Company may repurchase up to $3 million of its outstanding common shares in the open market, representing approximately up to 26% of the Company’s market capitalization as of September 1, 2022.

Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“We believe that the share price of United is significantly undervalued considering the solid vessel valuation and earnings environment of the tanker sector.  

“We aim to enhance stockholder value by using our strong cash reserves and the fleet’s robust cash-flow generating capacity. We will continue to examine all strategic alternatives and to invest opportunistically, including through buybacks under appropriate conditions.”

The Plan

The Company may repurchase common shares pursuant to Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5‐1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Any repurchases pursuant to the Plan will be made at management’s discretion at prices considered to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its shareholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, applicable securities laws and the Company’s financial performance. The Plan may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The Plan does not obligate the Company to purchase any of its shares under the Plan. The Board of Directors’ authorization of the Plan is effective immediately and expires on March 31, 2023.

About United Maritime Corporation

United Maritime Corporation is an international shipping company specializing in worldwide seaborne transportation services. Upon delivery of the newly acquired vessels, the Company’s fleet will consist of four tanker vessels and one dry bulk vessel with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 616,884 dwt.

The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company's common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “USEA”.

Please visit the Company’s website at: www.unitedmaritime.gr

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 may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. 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, shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; the impact of changes in regulatory requirements or actions taken by regulatory authorities on the Company's operating or financial results; the Company's financial condition and liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; increased operating costs associated with vessel aging; vessel damage; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; dependence on affiliates of the Company’s former parent and third-party managers to operate the Company’s business; availability of crew, number of off-hire days, classification survey requirements and insurance costs; changes in the Company’s relationships with contract counterparties; potential liability from future litigation and incidents involving the Company’s vessels; 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 crude oil, petroleum products, dry bulk products, other types of products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its registration statement 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:

United Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@usea.gr

Capital Link, Inc.
Paul Lampoutis
230 Park Avenue Suite 1540
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: usea@capitallink.com

FAQ

What is the share repurchase plan announced by United Maritime Corporation?

United Maritime Corporation has authorized a share repurchase plan of up to $3 million for buying back its shares, representing about 26% of its market capitalization.

When does the share repurchase plan for USEA expire?

The share repurchase plan for United Maritime Corporation is effective immediately and will expire on March 31, 2023.

Why is United Maritime Corporation repurchasing its shares?

The company aims to enhance shareholder value, believing its stock is undervalued due to solid vessel valuations and earnings in the tanker sector.

How will repurchases be conducted under the plan?

Repurchases will be made at management’s discretion based on market conditions, stock availability, and the company's financial performance.