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Euroseas Ltd. Reports Results for the Six-Month Period and Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

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Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) reported results for the quarter and six-month period ending June 30, 2024. In Q2 2024, the company achieved total net revenues of $58.7 million and net income of $40.7 million, translating to earnings per share of $5.89 basic and $5.84 diluted. Adjusted net income was $34.3 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $42.3 million. An average of 21.26 vessels operated in this period, earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $31,639 per day.

During the first half of 2024, Euroseas reported total net revenues of $105.4 million and net income of $60.8 million, with earnings per share of $8.77 basic and $8.71 diluted. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share and repurchased 400,705 shares for $8.2 million.

Euroseas took delivery of its seventh newbuilding, M/V “Pepi Star,” which is EEDI Phase 3 compliant. The company has expanded its fleet and secured favorable charter rates. Operational efficiency improved, with a decrease in vessel operating costs and general administrative expenses compared to the previous year.

Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) ha riportato i risultati per il trimestre e il semestre conclusosi il 30 giugno 2024. Nel secondo trimestre del 2024, l'azienda ha raggiunto entrate nette totali di 58,7 milioni di dollari e un utile netto di 40,7 milioni di dollari, corrispondenti a un utile per azione di 5,89 dollari base e 5,84 dollari diluito. L'utile netto rettificato è stato di 34,3 milioni di dollari, con un EBITDA rettificato di 42,3 milioni di dollari. In media, durante questo periodo, hanno operato 21,26 navi, guadagnando una tariffa media equivalente di charter di 31.639 dollari al giorno.

Durante i primi sei mesi del 2024, Euroseas ha riportato entrate nette totali di 105,4 milioni di dollari e un utile netto di 60,8 milioni di dollari, con un utile per azione di 8,77 dollari base e 8,71 dollari diluito. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,60 dollari per azione e ha riacquistato 400.705 azioni per 8,2 milioni di dollari.

Euroseas ha ricevuto la consegna della sua settima nuova costruzione, M/V “Pepi Star,” che è conforme all'EEDI Fase 3. L'azienda ha ampliato la sua flotta e ha assicurato tariffe di charter favorevoli. L'efficienza operativa è migliorata, con una diminuzione dei costi operativi delle navi e delle spese amministrative generali rispetto all'anno precedente.

Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) informó resultados para el trimestre y el semestre que terminó el 30 de junio de 2024. En el segundo trimestre de 2024, la compañía logró ingresos netos totales de 58,7 millones de dólares y ingresos netos de 40,7 millones de dólares, lo que se traduce en ganancias por acción de 5,89 dólares básicos y 5,84 dólares diluidos. El ingreso neto ajustado fue de 34,3 millones de dólares, con un EBITDA ajustado de 42,3 millones de dólares. Un promedio de 21,26 barcos operaron en este período, ganando una tasa de fletamento equivalente promedio de 31,639 dólares por día.

Durante la primera mitad de 2024, Euroseas reportó ingresos netos totales de 105,4 millones de dólares y ingresos netos de 60,8 millones de dólares, con ganancias por acción de 8,77 dólares básicos y 8,71 dólares diluidos. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,60 dólares por acción y recompró 400,705 acciones por 8,2 millones de dólares.

Euroseas recibió la entrega de su séptima nueva construcción, M/V “Pepi Star,” que cumple con la Fase 3 del EEDI. La compañía ha ampliado su flota y asegurado tarifas de fletamento favorables. La eficiencia operativa ha mejorado, con una disminución en los costos operativos de los barcos y en los gastos administrativos generales en comparación con el año anterior.

Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA)은 2024년 6월 30일에 종료된 분기 및 6개월 기간에 대한 결과를 보고했습니다. 2024년 2분기 동안 회사는 총 순수익 5,870만 달러와 순이익 4,070만 달러를 달성했으며, 이에 따라 기본 주당 순이익은 5.89달러, 희석 주당 순이익은 5.84달러입니다. 조정된 순이익은 3,430만 달러였으며 조정된 EBITDA는 4,230만 달러였습니다. 이 기간 동안 평균 21.26척의 선박이 운영되었으며, 하루 평균 장기 용선균형 요율은 31,639달러였습니다.

2024년 상반기 동안 Euroseas는 총 순수익 1억 5백40만 달러와 순이익 6,080만 달러를 보고하였으며, 기본 주당 순이익은 8.77달러, 희석 주당 순이익은 8.71달러였습니다. 회사는 주당 0.60달러의 분기 배당금을 선언하였고 82백만 달러에 400,705주를 재매입하였습니다.

Euroseas는 예비 선박 M/V “Pepi Star”의 인도를 받았으며, 이는 EEDI 3단계 규정을 준수합니다. 회사는 선대 확대와 유리한 용선 요율 확보에 성공했습니다. 운영 효율성이 개선되었고, 전년 대비 선박 운영 비용과 일반 관리 비용이 감소했습니다.

Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) a publié ses résultats pour le trimestre et la période de six mois se terminant le 30 juin 2024. Au deuxième trimestre 2024, la société a réalisé des revenus nets totaux de 58,7 millions de dollars et un bénéfice net de 40,7 millions de dollars, soit un bénéfice par action de 5,89 dollars de base et 5,84 dollars dilués. Le bénéfice net ajusté était de 34,3 millions de dollars, avec un EBITDA ajusté de 42,3 millions de dollars. En moyenne, 21,26 navires ont opéré durant cette période, gagnant un taux de charter équivalent moyen de 31 639 dollars par jour.

Au cours de la première moitié de 2024, Euroseas a annoncé des revenus nets totaux de 105,4 millions de dollars et un bénéfice net de 60,8 millions de dollars, avec un bénéfice par action de 8,77 dollars de base et 8,71 dollars dilués. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,60 dollar par action et a racheté 400 705 actions pour 8,2 millions de dollars.

Euroseas a réceptionné son septième nouveau bâtiment, M/V “Pepi Star,” qui respecte la conformité de la phase 3 de l'EEDI. La société a élargi sa flotte et a sécurisé des tarifs de charter favorables. L'efficacité opérationnelle s'est améliorée, avec une diminution des coûts d'exploitation des navires et des dépenses administratives générales par rapport à l'année précédente.

Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) hat die Ergebnisse für das Quartal und das sechsmonatige Ende am 30. Juni 2024 veröffentlicht. Im 2. Quartal 2024 erzielte das Unternehmen Gesamtnettoeinnahmen von 58,7 Millionen Dollar und einen Nettogewinn von 40,7 Millionen Dollar, was einem Gewinn pro Aktie von 5,89 Dollar basis und 5,84 Dollar verwässert entspricht. Der ajustierte Nettogewinn betrug 34,3 Millionen Dollar, während das ajustierte EBITDA bei 42,3 Millionen Dollar lag. Im Durchschnitt operierten 21,26 Schiffe in diesem Zeitraum und erzielten einen durchschnittlichen Charteräquivalentsatz von 31.639 Dollar pro Tag.

Im ersten Halbjahr 2024 berichtete Euroseas von Gesamtnettoeinnahmen von 105,4 Millionen Dollar und einem Nettogewinn von 60,8 Millionen Dollar, mit einem Gewinn pro Aktie von 8,77 Dollar basis und 8,71 Dollar verwässert. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,60 Dollar pro Aktie und kaufte 400.705 Aktien für 8,2 Millionen Dollar zurück.

Euroseas nahm die Lieferung seines siebten Neubaus, M/V “Pepi Star,” in Empfang, der den EEDI Phase 3-Vorgaben entspricht. Das Unternehmen hat seine Flotte erweitert und günstige Charterraten gesichert. Die operationale Effizienz verbesserte sich, mit einem Rückgang der Betriebskosten der Schiffe und der allgemeinen Verwaltungskosten im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.

Positive
  • Net income for Q2 2024 was $40.7 million, up from $28.9 million in Q2 2023.
  • Total net revenues for Q2 2024 increased by 23.1% to $58.7 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by nearly 40% to $42.3 million in Q2 2024.
  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.
  • Repurchased 400,705 shares for $8.2 million.
  • Took delivery of the eco-friendly M/V “Pepi Star” with a charter rate of $24,250 per day.
  • Operating expense per vessel decreased by 7.1% year-over-year in Q2 2024.
Negative
  • Depreciation expense increased to $6.8 million in Q2 2024 due to a larger fleet.
  • Related party management fees increased to $1.7 million in Q2 2024.
  • Total interest and other financing costs rose to $3.5 million in Q2 2024 due to higher debt and increased loan rates.

Insights

Euroseas 's Q2 2024 results show significant improvement over Q2 2023. Key highlights:

  • Net revenues increased 23.1% to $58.7 million
  • Net income rose to $40.7 million ($5.89 EPS)
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 38.2% to $42.3 million

The improved performance is primarily due to higher charter rates and an increased fleet size (21.26 vessels vs 17.95 in Q2 2023). The company's strategy of fleet expansion and securing favorable charter rates is paying off. With 75% charter coverage for the next 12 months, Euroseas is well-positioned to navigate potential market volatility.

Euroseas' results reflect the strong containership market in Q2 2024, with charter rates more than doubling since end-2023. However, potential challenges loom:

  • Significant orderbook (22% of fleet) to be delivered
  • Possible fleet capacity release if trade routes normalize
  • Dependence on continued global economic growth

The company's focus on cash flow management and shareholder returns (dividends and share repurchases) is prudent. The delivery of new eco-friendly vessels enhances fleet efficiency. Euroseas' ability to secure long-term charters at favorable rates will be important for maintaining its strong performance in the face of potential market headwinds.

Euroseas' performance should be viewed in the context of broader market trends:

  • Container shipping rates have stabilized in July 2024 after significant increases
  • Geopolitical factors (e.g., Houthi attacks) are impacting trade routes
  • Anticipated interest rate cuts may boost global trade

The company's diversified fleet (mix of intermediate and feeder vessels) provides flexibility. The focus on eco-friendly newbuilds (e.g., M/V "Pepi Star") aligns with industry sustainability trends. Euroseas' ability to maintain high fleet utilization (99.9%) is commendable. However, investors should monitor global economic indicators and trade tensions, as these will impact future demand for container shipping services.

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today its results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:

  • Total net revenues of $58.7 million. Net income of $40.7 million or $5.89 and $5.84 earnings per share basic and diluted, respectively. Adjusted net income1 for the period was $34.3 million or $4.95 and $4.92 per share basic and diluted.

  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $42.3 million.

  • An average of 21.26 vessels were owned and operated during the second quarter of 2024 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $31,639 per day.

  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share for the second quarter of 2024 payable on or about September 17, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 9, 2024, as part of the Company’s common stock dividend plan.

  • On July 19, 2024, the Company took delivery of its seventh newbuilding M/V “Pepi Star”, an eco 1,800 teu feeder containership from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. in South Korea. The vessel is EEDI Phase 3 compliant and equipped with a Tier III engine and other sustainability linked features including installation of AMP (alternative maritime power). The acquisition was financed with a combination of own funds and a loan provided by Piraeus Bank S.A. Following its delivery, M/V “Pepi Star” commenced a twenty-three to twenty-five month charter at a rate of $24,250 per day.

  • As of August 6, 2024, we have repurchased 400,705 shares of our common stock in open market transactions for $8.2 million, since the initiation of our share repurchase plan of up to $20 million announced in May 2022. The original share repurchase program of $20 million approved by the Board during 2022 and extended for a year during 2023, has been extended for another year.

First Half 2024 Financial Highlights:

  • Total net revenues of $105.4 million. Net income of $60.8 million or $8.77 and $8.71 earnings per share basic and diluted, respectively. Adjusted net income1 for the period was $52.8 million or $7.63 and $7.57 per share basic and diluted, respectively.

  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $66.9 million.

  • An average of 20.43 vessels were owned and operated during the first half of 2024 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $29,836 per day.


Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented:

“We are very pleased to report our results for the second quarter of 2024 which are the best we recorded in recent years. Also, we are pleased to have welcomed through the second quarter and in early July 2024, four more of our nine vessel newbuilding program with the remaining two vessels scheduled to be delivered to us in January 2025.

“The second quarter was a good quarter for the containership markets, with charter rates continuing their increase and on average [more than doubling] over their levels at the end of 2023, a trend clearly evident in the charter rates and contract periods we secured for our own vessels. In July 2024, we saw market charter rates pausing their increase consolidating their levels, partly due to summer seasonality and partly to the evolving geopolitical scene.

“In the containership supply front, the challenges the market may face looking forward remain as there is a significant orderbook still to be delivered, at about 22% of the fleet down from a peak of about 30%, and, in addition, fleet capacity could be released if trade routes return to their end-2023 pattern, i.e. before Houthi attacks on Suez Canal crossing shipping forced liner companies to re-route their ships around Africa. To absorb such additional supply, the industry depends on demand for containerized trade continuing and, even, increasing and that, in turn, requires global economic growth and trades staying healthy. The anticipated interest rate cuts in the remaining of 2024 by central banks should contribute to the latter and it is a factor to watch for shipping demand prospects in the medium term as are government protectionist measures that may reduce trade.

“In any event, we believe that with charter coverage of about 75% over the next twelve months, we are sufficiently insulated from market developments. We hope that we will also be able to re-charter the few vessels opening up this year at levels around the current ones further strengthening our forward cover. We, thus, focus on appropriately managing the cash flow our charter contracts generate. We continue returning funds to our shareholders via our dividend program offering an annual yield of about 6.5% at current share price levels and a share repurchase program as our stock trades below our net asset value. Furthermore, we are diligently looking for and evaluating accretive investment opportunities.”

Tasos Aslidis, Chief Financial Officer of Euroseas commented: “Within the second quarter of 2024 the container charter market has improved as compared to the first quarter of the year. Our results for the second quarter of 2024 are significantly higher compared to the same period of 2023. This was the result of the higher average number of vessels operating (we operated 21.26 vessels during the second quarter of 2024 versus 17.95 vessels during the same period of last year) and the increased time charter equivalent rate our vessels earned during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of last year. On a per-vessel-per-day basis, our vessels earned a 4.9% higher average charter rate in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to the same period of 2023. Our net revenues increased to $58.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $47.7 million during the same period of last year.

“Daily vessel operating expenses, including management fees but excluding drydocking costs, averaged $6,612 per vessel per day during the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $7,114 per vessel per day for the same quarter of last year, and $6,926 per vessel per day for the first half of 2024 as compared to $7,220 per vessel per day for the same period of 2023, reflecting a 7.1% and 4.1% decrease, respectively, which was attributable to the significantly lower daily operating costs of the six new building vessels delivered to the Company gradually within the past fourteen months. General and administrative expenses averaged $581 per vessel per day during the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $715 per vessel per day for the same quarter of last year, and $637 per vessel per day for the first half of 2024 as compared to $728 per vessel per day for the same period of 2023. The decrease is mainly due to the increased number of fleet calendar days within 2024 as compared to 2023 as the actual cost of the general and administrative expenses remained at the same levels in both periods.

“Adjusted EBITDA during the second quarter of 2024 was $42.3 million versus $30.6 million in the second quarter of last year, a nearly 40% increase. As of June 30, 2024, our outstanding debt (excluding the unamortized loan fees) was $208.1 million versus restricted and unrestricted cash of $76.3 million. As of the same date, our scheduled bank debt repayments over the next 12 months amounted to about $39.1 million (excluding the unamortized loan fees).”

Second Quarter 2024 Results:

For the second quarter of 2024, the Company reported total net revenues of $58.7 million representing a 23.1% increase over total net revenues of $47.7 million during the second quarter of 2023. This was a result of the increased time charter rates our vessels earned in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023, and the increase in the average number of vessels owned and operated in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023. On average, 21.26 vessels were owned and operated during the second quarter of 2024 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $31,639 per day compared to 17.95 vessels in the same period of 2023 earning on average $30,151 per day. The Company reported a net income for the period of $40.7 million, as compared to a net income of $28.9 million, respectively, for the same period of 2023.

For the second quarter of 2024, a gain on bunkers from the sale of M/V “EM Astoria”, resulted in positive voyage expenses of $0.25 million. For the same period of 2023, voyage expenses amounted to $0.2 million, representing mainly owners’ expenses at certain ports.

Vessel operating expenses were $11.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $10.3 million for the second quarter of 2023. The increase is due to the higher average number of vessels owned and operated in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding period of 2023, partly offset by the lower daily vessel operating expenses, mainly attributable to the significantly lower daily operating costs of the six new building vessels delivered to the Company gradually within the past fourteen months.

Depreciation expense for the second quarter of 2024 amounted to $6.8 million compared to $5.6 million for the same period of 2023 due to the increased number of vessels in the Company’s fleet.

Related party management fees for the second quarter of 2024 were also increased to $1.7 million from $1.3 million for the same period of 2023 due to the higher number of vessels in our fleet and the adjustment for inflation in the daily vessel management fee, effective from January 1, 2024, increasing it from 775 Euros to 810 Euros and the unfavorable movement of the euro/dollar exchange rate.

General and administrative expenses amounted to $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, remaining at the same levels of last year’s $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2023.

In the second quarter of 2024 two of our vessels completed their special survey with drydock. The first one entered the drydock yard within the previous quarter and completed the survey in the second quarter while the second one was performed during the quarter. The total cost of these surveys was $1.6 million. In the second quarter of 2023 none of our vessels was drydocked, with an amount of $0.4 million accounted for drydocking expenses incurred in relation to upcoming drydockings. The results of the Company for the second quarter of 2024 include a $5.7 million gain on sale of M/V “EM Astoria” that was completed in June 2024.

Total interest and other financing costs for the second quarter of 2024 amount to $3.5 million, of which $1.4 million relates to interest charged and capitalized in relation to our newbuilding program, compared to $2.4 million, of which $1.2 million relates to interest charged and capitalized in relation to our newbuilding program for the second quarter of 2023. This increase is due to the increased amount of debt and the increase in the weighted average benchmark rates of our bank loans in the current period compared to the same period of 2023.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized a $0.1 million realized gain and a $0.02 million unrealized gain for a total of $0.1 million gain on its interest rate swap contracts. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a $3.7 million realized gain and a $2.7 million unrealized loss for a total of $1.0 million net gain on its interest rate swap contracts.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 was $42.3 million compared to $30.6 million achieved during the second quarter of 2023.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2024 was $5.89 and $5.84, calculated on 6,923,331 basic and 6,978,682 diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $4.17 and $4.15, respectively, for the second quarter of 2023, calculated on 6,919,716 basic and 6,956,447 diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding.

Excluding the effect on the income of the unrealized loss / (gain) on derivatives, the gain on sale of a vessel, the amortization of below market time charters acquired and the vessel depreciation charged on portion of the consideration of vessels acquired with attached time charters allocated to below market time charters, the adjusted earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 would have been $4.95 per share basic and $4.92 diluted, respectively, compared to adjusted earnings of $4.19 and $4.17 per share basic and diluted for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Usually, security analysts do not include the above items in their published estimates of earnings per share.

First Half 2024 Results:

For the first half of 2024, the Company reported total net revenues of $105.4 million representing a 17.6% increase over total net revenues of $89.6 million during the first half of 2023. On average, the Company owned and operated 20.43 vessels during the first half of 2024, earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $29,836 per day. For the same period of 2023 the Company owned and operated 17.52 vessels that earned on average $29,714 per day. The Company reported a net income for the period of $60.8 million, as compared to a net income of $57.6 million, for the first half of 2023.

Voyage expenses for the first half of 2024 amounted to $0.8 million as compared to voyage expenses of $0.6 million for the same period of 2023. The increased amount of 2024 is mainly attributable to bunkers consumption by four of our vessels (M/V “Synergy Antwerp”, M/V “Synergy Oakland”, M/V “Synergy Keelung” and M/V “Marcos V”) during their drydock period partly offset by a gain on bunkers from the sale of M/V “EM Astoria”.

Vessel operating expenses for the first half of 2024 amounted to $22.5 million as compared to $20.1 million for the same period of 2023. The increase is due to the higher average number of vessels owned and operated in the first half of 2024 compared to the corresponding period of 2023 partly offset by the lower daily vessel operating expenses, mainly attributable to the significantly lower daily operating costs of the six new building vessels delivered to the Company gradually within the past fourteen months.

Depreciation expense for the first half of 2024 was $12.3 million compared to $10.9 million during the same period of 2023, due to the increased number of vessels in the Company’s fleet.

Related party management fees for the first half of 2024 increased to $3.3 million from $2.8 million for the same period of 2023 as a result of the higher number of vessels in our fleet and the adjustment for inflation in the daily vessel management fee, effective from January 1, 2024, increasing it from 775 Euros to 810 Euros.

General and administrative expenses amounted to $2.4 million for the first half of 2024, remaining at the same levels as compared to $2.3 million for the same period of 2023.

In the first half of 2024 four of our vessels completed their special survey with drydock for a total cost of approximately $7.2 million. In the same period of 2023 one of our vessels completed her special survey with drydock for a total cost of approximately $0.6 million, with an amount of $0.4 million accounted for drydocking expenses incurred in relation to upcoming drydockings.

In the first half of 2023, we had other operating income of $1.4 million. This operating income relates to loss of hire insurance for two of our vessels. The results of the Company for the first half of 2024 include a $5.7 million gain on sale of M/V “EM Astoria” that was completed in June 2024, while the results for the first half of 2023 include a $5.2 million gain on sale of M/V “Akinada Bridge” that was completed in January 2023.

Total interest and other financing costs for the first half of 2024 amount to $6.6 million, of which $2.7 million relates to interest charged and capitalized in relation to our newbuilding program, compared to $4.4, of which $2.3 million relate to interest charged and capitalized in relation to our newbuilding program for the same period of 2023. This increase is due to the increased amount of debt and the increase in the weighted average benchmark rates of our bank loans in the current period compared to the same period of 2023.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024 the Company recognized a $0.2 million realized gain and a $0.8 million unrealized gain for a total of $1.0 million gain on its interest rate swap contracts. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 the Company recognized a $4.0 million realized gain and a $3.3 million unrealized loss for a total of $0.7 million net gain on its interest rate swap contracts.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2024 was $66.9 million compared to $56.6 million achieved during the first half of 2023.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first half of 2024 was $8.77 calculated on 6,923,331 basic and $8.71, calculated on 6,973,973 diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $8.28 calculated on 6,958,748 basic and $8.25, calculated on 6,985,422 diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding, for the same period of 2023.

Excluding the effect on the income for the first half of the year of the unrealized loss / (gain) on derivatives, the gain on sale of vessel, the amortization of below market time charters acquired, the vessel depreciation charged on portion of the consideration of vessels acquired with attached time charters allocated to below market time charters, the adjusted earnings per share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 would have been $7.63 and $7.57, basic and diluted, respectively, compared to adjusted earnings per share of $7.29 basic and $7.26 diluted for the same period in 2023. As mentioned above, usually, security analysts do not include the above items in their published estimates of earnings per share.

Fleet Profile:

The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is as follows:

NameTypeDwtTEUYear BuiltEmployment(*)TCE Rate ($/day)


Container Carriers
      
MARCOS V(*)Intermediate72,9686,3502005TC until Dec-24, then until Aug-25$42,200
Option $15,000
SYNERGY BUSAN(*)Intermediate50,7264,2532009TC until Dec-24$25,000
SYNERGY ANTWERP(*)Intermediate50,7264,2532008TC until Mar-25$26,500
SYNERGY OAKLAND(*)Intermediate50,7874,2532009TC until May-26$42,000
SYNERGY KEELUNG(*)Intermediate50,9694,2532009TC until Apr-25$23,000
EMMANUEL P(*)Intermediate50,7964,2502005TC until Apr-25$21,000
RENA P(*)Intermediate50,7964,2502007TC until Apr-25$21,000
EM KEA(*)Feeder42,1653,1002007TC until May-26$19,000
GREGOS(*)Feeder37,2372,8002023TC until Apr-26$48,000
TERATAKI(*)Feeder37,2372,8002023TC until Jul-26$48,000
TENDER SOUL(*)Feeder37,2372,8002024TC until Dec-24$17,000
LEONIDAS Z(*)Feeder37,2372,8002024TC until Mar-26$20,000
EVRIDIKI G(*)Feeder34,6772,5562001TC until Feb-25$40,000
EM CORFU(*)Feeder34,6542,5562001TC until Feb-25$40,000
DIAMANTIS P(*)Feeder30,3602,0081998TC until Oct-24$27,000
STEPHANIA K(*)Feeder22,2621,8002024TC until May-26$22,000
EM SPETSES(*)Feeder23,2241,7402007TC until Aug-24, then until Feb-26$29,500
$18,100
JONATHAN P(*)Feeder23,3571,7402006TC until Sep-24$26,662(**)
EM HYDRA(*)Feeder23,3511,7402005TC until Feb-25$13,000
JOANNA(+)Feeder22,3011,7321999TC until Aug-24, then until Jan-26, then until Jun-26,
then until Sep-26
$13,500
$19,000
$9,500
$16,500
MONICA(*)Feeder22,2621,8002024TC until May-25$16,000
PEPI STAR(*)Feeder22,2621,8002024TC until Jun-26$24,250
AEGEAN EXPRESS(*)Feeder18,5811,4391997TC until Dec-24$8,000


Total Container Carriers on the Water
23846,17267,073   


Vessels under constructionTypeDwtTEUTo be deliveredEmploymentTCE Rate (4/day)
DEAR PANEL (H4251)Feeder37,2372,800Q1 2025  
SYMEON P (H4252)Feeder37,2372,800Q1 2025  
Total under construction274,4745,600   

Note:  
(*)  TC denotes time charter. Charter duration indicates the earliest redelivery date; All dates listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each TC unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).
(**)  Rate is net of commissions (commissions are, typically, 5-6.25%).

Summary Fleet Data:

 Three months, ended
June 30, 2023
Three months, ended
June 30, 2024
Six months, ended
June 30, 2023
Six months, ended
June 30, 2024
FLEET DATA    
Average number of vessels (1)17.95 21.26 17.52 20.43 
Calendar days for fleet (2)1,632.0 1,936.0 3,171.0 3,720.0 
Scheduled off-hire days incl. laid-up (3)0.0 20.7 0.0 99.3 
Available days for fleet (4) = (2) - (3)1,632.0 1,915.3 3,171.0 3,620.7 
Commercial off-hire days (5)0.0 0.0 28.9 3.7 
Operational off-hire days (6)3.8 1.7 40.8 3.9 
Voyage days for fleet (7) = (4) - (5) - (6)1,628.2 1,913.6 3,101.3 3,613.1 
Fleet utilization (8) = (7) / (4)99.8%99.9%97.8%99.8%
Fleet utilization, commercial (9) = ((4) - (5)) / (4)100.0%100.0%99.1%99.9%
Fleet utilization, operational (10) = ((4) - (6)) / (4)99.8%99.9%98.7%99.9%
     
AVERAGE DAILY RESULTS    
Time charter equivalent rate (11)30,151 31,639 29,714 29,836 
Vessel operating expenses excl. drydocking expenses (12)7,114 6,612 7,220 6,926 
General and administrative expenses (13)715 581 728 637 
Total vessel operating expenses (14)7,829 7,193 7,948 7,563 
Drydocking expenses (15)249 819 316 1,943 

(1) Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted the Company’s fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of calendar days each vessel was a part of the Company’s fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.

(2) Calendar days. We define calendar days as the total number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet was in our possession including off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days of vessels in lay-up. Calendar days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record during that period.

(3) The scheduled off-hire days including vessels laid-up, vessels committed for sale or vessels that suffered unrepaired damages, are days associated with scheduled repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days of vessels in lay-up, or vessels that were committed for sale or suffered unrepaired damages.

(4) Available days. We define available days as the Calendar days in a period net of scheduled off-hire days as defined above. We use available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels were available to generate revenues.

(5) Commercial off-hire days. We define commercial off-hire days as days a vessel is idle without employment.

(6) Operational off-hire days. We define operational off-hire days as days associated with unscheduled repairs or other off-hire time related to the operation of the vessels.

(7) Voyage days. We define voyage days as the total number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet was in our possession net of commercial and operational off-hire days. We use voyage days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues or are sailing for repositioning purposes.

(8) Fleet utilization. We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number of our voyage days during a period by the number of our available days during that period. We use fleet utilization to measure a company's efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons such as unscheduled repairs or days waiting to find employment.

(9) Fleet utilization, commercial. We calculate commercial fleet utilization by dividing our available days net of commercial off-hire days during a period by our available days during that period.

(10) Fleet utilization, operational. We calculate operational fleet utilization by dividing our available days net of operational off-hire days during a period by our available days during that period.

(11) Time charter equivalent rate, or TCE, is a measure of the average daily net revenue performance of our vessels. Our method of calculating TCE is determined by dividing time charter revenue and voyage charter revenue, if any, net of voyage expenses by voyage days for the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter contract, or are related to repositioning the vessel for the next charter. TCE, which is a non-GAAP measure, provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, because it assists our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and because we believe that it provides useful information to investors regarding our financial performance. TCE is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company's performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot voyage charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. Our definition of TCE may not be comparable to that used by other companies in the shipping industry.

(12) Daily vessel operating expenses, which include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs and related party management fees are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses and related party management fees by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period. Drydocking expenses are reported separately.

(13) Daily general and administrative expense is calculated by us by dividing general and administrative expenses by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period.

(14) Total vessel operating expenses, or TVOE, is a measure of our total expenses associated with operating our vessels. We calculated TVOE as the sum of vessel operating expenses, related party management fees and general and administrative expenses; drydocking expenses are not included. Daily TVOE is calculated by dividing TVOE by fleet calendar days for the relevant time period.

(15) Daily drydocking expenses is calculated by us by dividing drydocking expenses by the fleet calendar days for the relevant period. Drydocking expenses include expenses during drydockings that would have been capitalized and amortized under the deferral method. Drydocking expenses could vary substantially from period to period depending on how many vessels underwent drydocking during the period. The Company expenses drydocking expenses as incurred.

Conference Call and Webcast:
Today, August 06, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company's management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results.  

Conference Call details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free Dial In) or +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Euroseas” to the operator and/or conference ID 13748264.Click here for additional participant International Toll-Free access numbers.

Alternatively, participants can register for the call using the call me option for a faster connection to join the conference call. You can enter your phone number and let the system call you right away. Click here for the call me option.

Audio Webcast Slides Presentation:
There will be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call and accompanying slides, available on the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our website http://www.euroseas.gr and click on Company Presentations under our Investor Relations page. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

The slide presentation for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, will also be available in PDF format minutes prior to the conference call and webcast, accessible on the company's website (www.euroseas.gr) on the webcast page. Participants to the webcast can download the PDF presentation. 


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars – except number of shares)

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2023

   2024

   2023

   2024

 
 (unaudited)(unaudited)
Revenues    
Time charter revenue 49,311,751 60,288,976 92,771,677 108,583,615 
Commissions (1,616,162)(1,564,390)(3,139,471)(3,140,655)


Net revenues


47,695,589
 

58,724,586
89,632,206 105,442,960 
     
Operating expenses/(income)    
Voyage expenses, net 219,540 (254,853)619,286 783,280 
Vessel operating expenses 10,298,601 11,136,326 20,142,818 22,508,405 
Drydocking expenses 406,514 1,586,477 1,001,882 7,229,311 
Vessel depreciation 5,616,645 6,820,674 10,888,582 12,262,011 
Related party management fees 1,311,603 1,663,711 2,752,178 3,255,269 
Other operating income (139,511)- (1,429,511)- 
General and administrative expenses 

1,167,359
 

1,125,719
 

2,308,006
 

2,368,216
 
Gain on sale of vessel - (5,690,794)(5,158,370)(5,690,794)
Total operating expenses18,880,751 16,387,260 31,124,871 42,715,698 
     
Operating income28,814,838 42,337,326 58,507,335 62,727,262 
     
Other (expenses) / income    
Interest and other financing costs (1,199,728)(2,054,215)(2,087,399)(3,854,370)
Gain on derivatives, net 987,883 117,701 743,633 980,707 
Foreign exchange gain / (loss), net 7,234 16,325 (27,436)18,317 
Interest income 265,434 331,422 496,782 878,816 
Other income / (expenses), net60,823 (1,588,767)(874,420)(1,976,530)
Net income28,875,661 40,748,559 57,632,915 60,750,732 
Weighted average number of shares, basic6,919,716 6,923,331 6,958,748 6,923,331 
Earnings per share, basic4.17 5.89 8.28 8.77 
Weighted average number of shares, diluted6,956,447 6,978,682 6,985,422 6,973,973 
Earnings per share, diluted4.15 5.84 8.25 8.71 


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars – except number of shares)

 December 31,
2023

June 30,
2024

   
ASSETS  
Current Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents58,613,30469,693,515
Trade accounts receivable, net2,037,9402,784,307
Other receivables2,276,1162,310,794
Inventories2,538,3422,760,241
Restricted cash2,99419,576
Prepaid expenses502,833779,277
Derivatives-181,395
Total current assets

65,971,52978,529,105
Fixed assets:  
Vessels, net267,626,155420,495,132
Long-term assets:  
Advances for vessels under construction85,375,65041,534,072
Restricted cash5,700,0006,600,000
Derivatives-377,453
Total assets424,673,334547,535,762
   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Long-term bank loans, current portion30,839,54138,621,790
Trade accounts payable5,746,5106,995,424
Accrued expenses1,856,6152,761,516
Accrued dividends105,250212,925
Deferred revenue11,275,9114,097,692
Due to related company1,298,941928,371
Total current liabilities51,187,81053,617,718
   
Long-term liabilities:  
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion99,161,871167,462,099
Derivatives168,138-
Other non-current liabilities-1,718,845
Fair value of below market time charters acquired7,580,3065,116,754
Total long-term liabilities106,910,315174,297,698
Total liabilities158,098,125227,915,416
   
Shareholders’ equity:   
Common stock (par value $0.03, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 7,014,331 and 7,013,581, issued and outstanding)210,430210,408 
Additional paid-in capital258,434,237259,145,380 
Retained earnings7,930,54260,264,558 
Total shareholders’ equity266,575,209319,620,346 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity424,673,334547,535,762 


Euroseas Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2023 2024 
   
Cash flows from operating activities: 
Net income57,632,915 60,750,732 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Vessel depreciation10,888,582 12,262,011 
Amortization of deferred charges192,381 250,136 
Share-based compensation680,294 711,120 
Gain on sale of vessel(5,158,370)(5,690,794)
Unrealized (gain) / loss on derivatives3,294,851 (783,028)
Amortization of fair value of below market time charters acquired(7,637,224)(2,463,552)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(93,621)(5,640,294)
Net cash provided by operating activities59,799,808 59,396,331 
   
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Cash paid for vessels under construction(78,087,935)(122,008,208)
Cash paid for vessel acquisitions and vessel improvements(194,545)(3,061,029)
Net proceeds from sale a vessel10,100,598 10,146,400 
Net cash used in investing activities(68,181,882)(114,922,837)
   
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Cash paid for share repurchase(2,206,846)- 
Dividends paid(6,952,895)(8,309,042)
Loan arrangement fees paid(481,000)(1,230,894)
Proceeds from long-term bank loans52,000,000 94,000,000 
Repayment of long-term bank loans(27,145,000)(16,936,765)
Offering expenses paid(56,877)- 
Net cash provided by financing activities15,157,382 67,523,299 
   
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash6,775,308 11,996,793 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period31,438,506 64,316,298 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period38,213,814 76,313,091 

Cash breakdown

Cash and cash equivalents31,841,47669,693,515
Restricted cash, current972,33819,576
Restricted cash, long-term5,400,0006,600,000
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows

38,213,814


76,313,091
   


Euroseas Ltd.
Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net income28,875,661 40,748,559 57,632,915 60,750,732 
Interest and other financing costs, net (incl. interest income)934,294 1,722,793 1,590,617 2,975,554 
Vessel depreciation5,616,645 6,820,674 10,888,582 12,262,011 
Gain on sale of vessel- (5,690,794)(5,158,370)(5,690,794)
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives, net(987,883)(117,701)(743,633)(980,707)
Amortization of below market time charters acquired(3,839,709)(1,231,776)(7,637,224)(2,463,552)


Adjusted EBITDA
30,599,008 42,251,755 56,572,887 66,853,244 


Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
Euroseas Ltd. considers Adjusted EBITDA to represent net income before interest and other financing costs, income taxes, depreciation, gain on interest rate swap derivatives, net, gain on sale of vessel and amortization of below market time charters acquired. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as determined by United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is included herein because it is a basis upon which the Company assesses its financial performance and because the Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure assists our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of financial costs, gain on interest rate swaps, gain on sale of vessel, depreciation, and amortization of below market time charters acquired. The Company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries.


Euroseas Ltd.
Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted net income
(All amounts expressed in U.S. Dollars – except share data and number of shares)

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023


Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024


Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net income28,875,661 40,748,559 57,632,915 60,750,732 
Unrealized loss / (gain) on derivatives2,693,251 (19,679)3,294,851 (783,029)
Amortization of below market time charters acquired(3,839,709)(1,231,776)(7,637,224)(2,463,552)
Gain on sale of vessel- (5,690,794)(5,158,370)(5,690,794)
Vessel depreciation on the portion of the consideration of vessels acquired with attached time charters allocated to below market time charters1,292,974 497,062 2,571,745 994,124 
Adjusted net income29,022,177 34,303,372 50,703,917 52,807,481 


Adjusted earnings per share, basic
4.19 4.95 7.29 7.63 


Weighted average number of shares, basic
6,919,716 6,923,331 6,958,748 6,923,331 


Adjusted earnings per share, diluted
4.17 4.92 7.26 7.57 


Weighted average number of shares, diluted
6,956,447 6,978,682 6,985,422 6,973,973 


Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share Reconciliation:

Euroseas Ltd. considers Adjusted net income to represent net income before unrealized loss / (gain) on derivatives, gain on sale of vessel, amortization of below market time charters acquired, and vessel depreciation on the portion of the consideration of vessels acquired with attached time charters allocated to below market time charters. Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are included herein because we believe they assist our management and investors by increasing the comparability of the Company's fundamental performance from period to period by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of the aforementioned items, which may significantly affect results of operations between periods. 

Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share do not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or earnings per share, as determined by GAAP. The Company's definition of Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries. Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are not adjusted for all non-cash income and expense items that are reflected in our statement of cash flows.

About Euroseas Ltd.
Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA. 

Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas' operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements. 

The Company has a fleet of 23 vessels, including 16 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 23 containerships have a cargo capacity of 67,073 teu. After the delivery of two feeder containership newbuildings in the first quarter of 2025, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 25 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 72,673 teu.

Forward Looking Statement
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 and the Company's growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that 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 changes in the demand for containerships, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. 

Visit our website www.euroseas.gr

Company ContactInvestor Relations / Financial Media
Tasos Aslidis
Chief Financial Officer
Euroseas Ltd.
11 Canterbury Lane,
Watchung, NJ 07069
Tel. (908) 301-9091
E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr
Nicolas Bornozis
Markella Kara
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540
New York, NY 10169
Tel. (212) 661-7566
E-mail: euroseas@capitallink.com



1 Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are not recognized measurements under US GAAP (GAAP) and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for Euroseas financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. Refer to a subsequent section of the Press Release for the definitions and reconciliation of these measurements to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.


FAQ

What were Euroseas' net revenues for Q2 2024?

Euroseas reported net revenues of $58.7 million for Q2 2024.

What was Euroseas' net income in the second quarter of 2024?

Net income for Q2 2024 was $40.7 million.

What are the earnings per share for Euroseas in Q2 2024?

Earnings per share in Q2 2024 were $5.89 basic and $5.84 diluted.

How many vessels did Euroseas operate on average in Q2 2024?

Euroseas operated an average of 21.26 vessels in Q2 2024.

What was the average time charter equivalent rate for Euroseas in Q2 2024?

The average time charter equivalent rate was $31,639 per day in Q2 2024.

What is the quarterly dividend declared by Euroseas for Q2 2024?

Euroseas declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share for Q2 2024.

How many shares did Euroseas repurchase since May 2022?

Euroseas repurchased 400,705 shares for $8.2 million since May 2022.

What was the net income for Euroseas in the first half of 2024?

Net income for the first half of 2024 was $60.8 million.

What were Euroseas' total net revenues for the first half of 2024?

Euroseas' total net revenues for the first half of 2024 were $105.4 million.

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