United Maritime Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and Declares Dividend of $0.075 Per Share
Highlights | |||||
(in million USD, except for per share data) | Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||
Net Revenues | |||||
Net loss | ( | ( | |||
Adjusted net loss1 | ( | ( | |||
EBITDA1 | ( | ||||
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Loss per share Basic & Diluted | ( | ( | |||
Adjusted loss per share Basic1& Diluted1 | ( | ( |
Other Highlights and Developments:
- Successful completion of the first investment cycle:
- Sale of our remaining LR2 tanker vessel for a gross sale price of
$37.5 million , realizing a return on equity of approximately400% $48 million combined profit from the sale and purchase transactions of four tanker vessels in less than one year
- Sale of our remaining LR2 tanker vessel for a gross sale price of
- Expansion through the second investment cycle, focusing on larger size dry bulk vessels:
- Agreements to acquire two more Japan built Panamax dry bulk vessels including a bareboat-in charter with purchase option
$143.6 million 2 investment for two Capesize, two Kamsarmax and three Panamax vessels with no dilution for our shareholders
- Quarterly cash dividend of
$0.07 5 per share for Q2 2023 - total cash dividends of$1.22 5 per share or$9.4 million declared since November 2022
- Executed buybacks of about
$0.2 million common shares in Q2 2023 - total repurchases of approximately$3.4 million common shares at an average price of$1.84 during the last 12 months
GLYFADA, Greece, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Maritime Corporation (“United” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: USEA), announced today its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company also declared a quarterly dividend of
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company generated Net Revenues of
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the Company generated Net Revenues of
Cash and cash-equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2023, stood at
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 Including bareboat payments and purchase option prices for the two bareboat-in Panamax vessels
3 This guidance is based on certain assumptions and there can be no assurance that these TCE rate 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 rate realized will vary with the underlying index, and for the purposes of this guidance, the TCE rate assumed for the remaining operating days of the quarter for an index-linked T/C is equal to the weighted average of the Capesize (BCI) and Panamax (BPI) FFA rate of
Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“In the second quarter of 2023, we agreed to sell our remaining tanker vessel, the M/T Epanastasea, completing our first highly profitable investment cycle. The gross sale price of
“During the second quarter of 2023, we agreed to add another two Japanese built Panamax dry bulk vessels to our fleet. The first vessel, built in 2015, was delivered to us in August and chartered in for 12 months on a bareboat basis with a purchase option. The second vessel, built in 2011, will be purchased outright and is expected to be delivered to us by October 2023. The aggregate acquisition price for both vessels will be approximately
“Our results for the second quarter were affected by the transitional growth stage of our fleet, low fleet utilization due to the dry-docking of the M/V Tradership, as well the increased volatility and a lack of clear direction observed in the dry bulk market, as the optimism seen in March and April gave way to lower charter rates in the following months. In the Panamax segment, charter rates are weighed down by the release of vessels from the suspension of the Ukraine grain corridor, while the coal trade slowed down relative to prior months and after peaking in March. Furthermore, as regards to the dry bulk market at-large, improved port efficiencies, mainly in China, have increased effective fleet supply exerting pressure on charter rates. We expect that the strong dry bulk ton-mile demand seen currently will translate into higher charter rates as supply disruptions normalize during the coming quarters.”
Current Company Fleet:
Vessel Name | Sector | Capacity (DWT) | Year Built | Yard | Employment Type | Minimum T/C expiration | Maximum T/C expiration(1) |
Gloriuship | Dry Bulk / Capesize | 171,314 | 2004 | Hyundai | T/C Index Linked(2) | Jan-24 | Jun-24 |
Goodship | Dry Bulk / Capesize | 177,536 | 2005 | Mitsui | T/C Index Linked(2) | Jun-23 | Dec-23 |
Tradership | Dry Bulk / Capesize | 176,925 | 2006 | Namura | T/C Index Linked(2) | Aug-24 | Jan-25 |
Oasea | Dry Bulk / Kamsarmax | 82,217 | 2010 | Tsuneishi | T/C Index Linked(2) | Mar-24 | Jul-24 |
Cretansea | Dry Bulk / Kamsarmax | 81,508 | 2009 | Universal | T/C Index Linked(2) | Apr-24 | Jul-24 |
Chrisea(3) | Dry Bulk / Panamax | 78,173 | 2013 | Shin Kurushima | T/C Index Linked(2) | Feb-24 | Jun-24 |
Synthesea(4) | Dry Bulk / Panamax | 78,020 | 2015 | Sasebo | T/C Index Linked(2) | Oct-24 | Jan-25 |
Epanastasea(5) | Tanker / LR2 | 109,647 | 2008 | Dalian | Spot | - | - |
Total/Average age | 955,340 | 14.5 years |
(1) The latest redelivery dates do not include any additional optional periods.
(2) “T/C” refers to a time charter agreement. Under these index-linked T/Cs, the Company has the option to convert the index-linked rate to fixed for periods ranging between one and 12 months, based on the prevailing FFA Rates for the selected period, and has done so for certain vessels as part of its freight hedging strategy, as described below under “Third Quarter 2023 TCE Guidance.”
(3) The vessel is operated by the Company under an 18-month bareboat charter-in contract with the owners of the vessel, including a purchase option at the end of the bareboat charter.
(4) The vessel is operated by the Company under a 12-month bareboat charter-in contract with the owners of the vessel, including a purchase option at the end of the bareboat charter.
(5) The vessel is scheduled to be delivered to its new owner by mid-August 2023.
Vessel to be delivered:
Vessel Name | Sector | Capacity (DWT) | Year Built | Yard |
Santa Barbara tbr Exelixsea | Dry Bulk / Panamax | 76,361 | 2011 | Oshima |
Fleet Data:
Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||||
Ownership days(1) | 611 | 916 | ||||
Operating days(2) | 570 | 815 | ||||
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. 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)
Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||
Vessel revenue, net | 10,011 | 12,832 | ||
Less: Voyage expenses | 850 | 1,149 | ||
Time charter equivalent revenues | 9,161 | 11,683 | ||
Operating days | 570 | 815 | ||
TCE rate |
(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 of acquired vessels, 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)
Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||
Vessel operating expenses | 6,026 | 9,137 | ||
Less: Pre-delivery expenses | 1,924 | 2,667 | ||
Vessel operating expenses before pre-delivery expenses | 4,102 | 6,470 | ||
Ownership days | 611 | 916 | ||
Daily Vessel Operating Expenses |
Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||
Net loss | (3,027) | (7,914) | ||
Add: Net interest and finance cost | 1,722 | 2,692 | ||
Add: Depreciation and amortization | 2,343 | 3,569 | ||
EBITDA | 1,038 | (1,653) | ||
Add: Stock based compensation | 957 | 2,175 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,995 | 522 |
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) represents the sum of net income, 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, which the Company believes is 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. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. These non-GAAP measure should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss Reconciliation and calculation of Adjusted Loss Per Share
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||
Net loss | (3,027) | (7,914) | ||
Add: Stock based compensation | 957 | 2,175 | ||
Adjusted net loss | (2,070) | (5,739) | ||
Adjusted net loss – common stockholders, basic and diluted | (2,087) | (5,816) | ||
Adjusted loss per common share, basic and diluted | (0.25) | (0.72) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 8,291,751 | 8,030,666 |
To derive Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) and Adjusted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share, both non-GAAP financial measures, from Net Income/(Loss), we exclude certain 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 stock-based compensation, 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)
Q2 2023 | 6M 2023 | |||
Interest and finance costs, net | (1,722) | (2,692) | ||
Add: Amortization of deferred finance charges and other discounts | 196 | 370 | ||
Cash interest and finance costs | (1,526) | (2,322) |
Third Quarter 2023 TCE Rate Guidance:
As of the date hereof, approximately
Second Quarter and Recent Developments:
Dividend Distribution for Q1 2023 and Declaration of Q2 2023 Dividend
On July 6, 2023, the Company paid the previously announced quarterly dividend of
The Company also declared a cash dividend of
Buyback of Common Shares – 3rd Repurchase Plan
During the second quarter of 2023, we repurchased 67,231 common shares in open market transactions at an average price of
Vessel transactions and commercial updates
Delivery of M/V Cretansea
In April 2023, the Company took delivery of the 81,508 dwt M/V Cretansea built in 2009 in Japan. The M/V Cretansea was acquired for a gross purchase price of
Bareboat Charter Agreement for a Panamax dry bulk carrier – M/V Synthesea
In April 2023, the Company entered into a bareboat charter agreement for a 78,020 dwt Panamax bulk carrier built in 2015 in Japan, which was renamed Synthesea and delivered to United on August 1, 2023. The vessel is chartered under a 12-month bareboat charter agreement, with a down payment of
Acquisition of a Panamax dry bulk carrier - M/V Exelixsea
In June 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire a Panamax dry bulk vessel built in 2011 in Japan, with a cargo carrying capacity of 76,361 dwt, to be renamed Exelixsea. The aggregate purchase price is
Sale of M/T Epanastasea
In May 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the sale of its remaining LR2 tanker vessel, the 2008-built M/T Epanastasea. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered to its new owner by mid-August 2023. The vessel’s gross sale price is
Financing Updates
M/V Cretansea Sale and Leaseback
On April 26, 2023, following the delivery of the M/V Cretansea, the Company entered into a
Update on Number of Common Shares Issued and Outstanding
As of July 31, 2023, the Company has 8,892,149 common shares issued and outstanding. This includes 1,037,230 shares issued pursuant to exercises of Class A warrants for aggregate proceeds of
Conference Call:
The Company’s senior management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results today, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Audio Webcast:
There will be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call through the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit the “Investors” section of our website. Participants to the live webcast should register on the 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.
United Maritime Corporation Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) | ||||||
June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022* | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 7,282 | 69,932 | ||||
Vessels, vessels held for sale, right-of-use assets, net and advances for vessels’ acquisitions | 138,437 | 50,200 | ||||
Other assets | 7,861 | 5,523 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 153,580 | 125,655 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
Long-term debt, finance lease liability and other financial liabilities, net of deferred finance costs | 78,248 | 42,606 | ||||
Other liabilities | 16,156 | 18,481 | ||||
Stockholders’ equity | 59,176 | 64,568 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 153,580 | 125,655 |
* Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of the period as of that date
United Maritime Corporation Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data) | |||||||||
Three months period ended June 30, 2023 | Six months period ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||
Vessel revenue, net | 10,011 | 12,832 | |||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||
Voyage expenses | (850 | ) | (1,149 | ) | |||||
Vessel operating expenses | (6,026 | ) | (9,137 | ) | |||||
Management fees | (594 | ) | (826 | ) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (1,506 | ) | (3,325 | ) | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | (2,343 | ) | (3,569 | ) | |||||
Operating loss | (1,308 | ) | (5,174 | ) | |||||
Other expenses: | |||||||||
Interest and finance costs, net | (1,722 | ) | (2,692 | ) | |||||
Other, net | 3 | (48 | ) | ||||||
Total other expenses, net: | (1,719 | ) | (2,740 | ) | |||||
Net loss | (3,027 | ) | (7,914 | ) | |||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | (3,044 | ) | (7,991 | ) | |||||
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted | (0.37 | ) | (1.00 | ) | |||||
Weighted average number of commonshares outstanding, basic and diluted | 8,291,751 | 8,030,666 | |||||||
United Maritime Corporation Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Data (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) | |||
Six months period ended June 30, 2023 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (844 | ) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (75,776 | ) | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 13,970 |
About United Maritime Corporation
United Maritime Corporation is an international shipping company specializing in worldwide seaborne transportation services. The Company operates a fleet of one LR2 tanker vessel and seven dry bulk vessels, comprising three Capesize, two Kamsarmax and two Panamax vessels. Upon completion of the delivery of the M/V Exelixsea and the sale of the M/T Epanastasea, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of eight dry bulk vessels (three Capesize, two Kamsarmax and three Panamax), with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of 922,054 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 or to pay dividends; 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 pandemics (including COVID-19), 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.
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