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Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) is an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and a provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes. As a Marshall Islands–incorporated shipping company active in the container shipping market, Euroseas regularly issues news and regulatory announcements that describe developments in its fleet, chartering activity, financial performance, and corporate actions.
News about Euroseas often highlights time charter contracts and extensions for its feeder and intermediate containerships. Recent press releases describe multi-year forward charters for vessels such as M/V Synergy Oakland and several intermediate newbuildings, as well as charter extensions for feeder ships like M/V Jonathan P. These announcements typically specify charter durations, daily rates, and expected contributions to earnings measures such as EBITDA, and they illustrate how Euroseas secures employment for its vessels.
The company also publishes quarterly and interim financial results via press releases that are furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K. These results include net revenues, net income, Adjusted EBITDA, time charter equivalent rates, and fleet utilization metrics, along with commentary from management on market conditions in the containership sector and Euroseas’ charter coverage. Dividend declarations and updates on the company’s share repurchase plan are also common elements of these releases.
Additional Euroseas news items cover fleet transactions and growth initiatives, including the sale of individual vessels and orders for new fuel-efficient intermediate containerships at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co. in China. The company reports on its newbuilding program, expected delivery dates, and charter arrangements for these ships, as well as the resulting changes in fleet size and total teu capacity.
Investors and observers following ESEA news can therefore expect updates on charter fixtures, fleet composition, financial results, dividends, share repurchases, and corporate events such as annual general meetings, as disclosed in Euroseas’ press releases and related SEC filings.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced a new charter for its container vessel M/V 'EM Astoria', which will be effective from February 2022. The charter lasts between 36 to 38 months, with a daily rate of $65,000 for the first year, $50,000 for the second, and $20,000 for the final period, leading to an average daily rate of $45,000. This charter is expected to generate at least $47 million in contracted revenues and an EBITDA contribution of over $36 million over three years. The company's charter coverage for 2022 will be approximately 92%.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) will participate in Capital Link’s Corporate Presentations Webinar Series on January 13, 2022, at 11:00 am EST. The senior management team will discuss the company's operations, growth prospects, and container sector outlook. Interested parties can register for the webinar via the provided link. After the presentation, a live Q&A session will allow participants to submit questions. Euroseas operates a fleet of 16 vessels with a total cargo capacity of 50,371 TEU, expected to expand to 18 vessels with 55,971 TEU capacity in 2023.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced the extension of its charters for M/V 'Evridiki G' and M/V 'EM Corfu,' securing a minimum of $85 million in contracted revenues. Both vessels will be chartered at $40,000 per day for 36 to 38 months starting in February 2022. This move is expected to enhance Euroseas' profitability with an annualized EBITDA contribution exceeding $22.3 million, significantly higher than the $3 million combined contribution from the previous year. The charters bolster cash flow visibility, with charter coverage for 2022 above 85% and 55% for 2023.
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Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced two time charter contracts for its vessel M/V “Synergy Oakland” built in 2009. The first contract is for 2-3 months at $130,000 daily, starting between January 5-25, 2022. Following that, a long-term contract of 48-51 months at $42,000 daily begins by April 15, 2022. CEO Aristides Pittas expects these charters to contribute approximately $11.5 million EBITDA in Q1 2022 and $12 million annually for four years, totaling $57 million. The company's fleet will consist of 16 vessels after the new charters.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced its financial results for Q3 and the first nine months of 2021, reporting total net revenues of $23.0 million for Q3, up 86.9% from $12.3 million in Q3 2020. Net income for the quarter was $8.5 million, or $1.18 per share. For the nine months, revenues reached $55.6 million, a 34.8% increase year-over-year. Key factors driving growth include higher average charter rates and strategic vessel acquisitions like M/V Leo Paramount. The company also reported adjusted EBITDA of $10.6 million for Q3, indicating solid operational efficiency.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced the acquisition of M/V Leo Paramount, a 6,350 TEU container vessel built in 2005, for $40 million. The acquisition, expected to be completed within 2021, will be financed through internal funds and a bank loan. M/V Leo Paramount will enter a three-year time charter at a daily rate of $42,200, with an option for a fourth year at $15,000 per day. This investment is projected to generate about $35 million in EBITDA over the initial charter period, reinforcing Euroseas' position in the container shipping sector.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) will release its financial results for Q3 ending September 30, 2021, on November 16, 2021, before the market opens. Following the release, at 10:00 a.m. ET, management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results. Participants can dial in using designated phone numbers, quoting "Euroseas" to the operator. An archived audio webcast will also be available on the company’s website. Euroseas operates a fleet of 15 containerships, which will expand to 17 vessels after the delivery of two newbuildings in 2023.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) has announced a new time charter for its vessel M/V Synergy Oakland, effective October 2021. The charter is for 60 to 85 days at a daily rate of either $202,000 or $195,000, depending on delivery location. This new contract guarantees approximately $12 million in revenue for two months, potentially rising to $17 million if extended. CEO Aristides Pittas highlighted this as the highest charter rate achieved in the company’s fleet and noted the potential for further market opportunities with five vessels available in the next six months.
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) announced the acquisition of the M/V Piraeus Trader, a 1,740 teu container feeder vessel built in 2006, for $25.5 million. The vessel is expected to be delivered in October 2021 and will be renamed M/V Jonathan P. This acquisition is financed through company funds and a bank loan. The vessel will commence a three-year time charter at $26,700 per day net, contributing approximately $22 million in EBITDA during the contract. This strategic expansion aims to position Euroseas as a leading player in the feeder container market.
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