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Ardmore Shipping Corporation reports developments in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products, energy products, chemicals and other liquid goods. The company owns and operates MR product tankers and IMO 2 product/chemical tankers in the mid-size range, serving oil majors, national oil companies, oil and chemical traders, and chemical companies through voyage charters, commercial pools and time charters.
Recurring company updates cover quarterly results, time charter equivalent rates, revenue days, spot-market exposure, vessel drydocking and upgrades, charter commitments, fleet sales and newbuilding investments. News also addresses capital allocation, dividends, preferred-stock actions, balance-sheet priorities and management commentary on product and chemical tanker supply, demand, trade patterns and geopolitical effects on routes and vessel demand.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) announced a new Share Repurchase Plan allowing the purchase of up to $30 million of its common shares until September 30, 2023. This plan expands and replaces an earlier one, enabling Ardmore to repurchase shares at its discretion in the open market or through private transactions. The company continues to focus on developing a modern fleet of MR product and chemical tankers, aiming for strategic growth and efficiency in its operations.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) filed its investor presentation on July 31, 2020, highlighting analysis of spot time charter equivalent (Spot TCE) rates for Q1 and Q2 2020. Ardmore reported MR TCE rates of $21,256 and $19,307 per day for Q2 and Q1 respectively, while Eco-design MR TCE rates were $21,539 and $19,564. The MR Spot TCE rates were $21,841 for Q2 and $19,354 for Q1, and Eco-design MR Spot TCE rates were $22,124 and $19,611. The presentation is available on their website.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) reported a strong recovery in its financial results for Q2 2020, achieving a net income of $13.6 million or $0.41 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.9 million in Q2 2019. EBITDA for the quarter soared to $27.9 million, significantly up from $5.7 million year-over-year. The company also posted a total revenue of $68 million, an increase driven by higher spot rates despite reduced revenue days. Looking ahead, Ardmore has entered into favorable charters and acquisitions, maintaining a positive long-term outlook while navigating market volatility.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) announced it received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Hafnia Limited on June 19, 2020. The offer proposed exchanging Ardmore shares for 2.4 shares of Hafnia stock, valuing Ardmore at approximately $3.87 per share. Ardmore's Board, after consulting advisors, deemed the proposal highly opportunistic and significantly undervalued the company, considering it represented an 18% discount to its share price on the proposal date. Ardmore emphasizes its strong operational performance and commitment to shareholder value.