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Global Ship Lease reports developments for a containership owner and lessor that owns mid-sized and smaller containerships and charters them to container liner companies under fixed-rate time charters. Company updates commonly address fleet composition, charter coverage, contracted revenue, vessel acquisitions, and exposure to container shipping market conditions.
Recurring news also covers quarterly and annual results, Form 20-F reporting, dividends on Class A common shares and 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, credit-rating updates, and shareholder meeting matters for the Marshall Islands company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for Q4 2021, payable on March 4, 2022, to shareholders on record by February 22, 2022. The Board of Directors intends to increase the quarterly dividend by 50% to $0.375 starting from Q1 2022. As of January 25, 2022, GSL owns 65 containerships with a total capacity of 342,348 TEU, and reported $1.89 billion in contracted revenue. The company's average charter term stands at 2.8 years.
Global Ship Lease announced a new three-year charter for the Kumasi, a 2,200 TEU vessel, at a daily rate of $38,000, reflecting a 300% increase over its previous rate. This charter is set to commence after the vessel’s drydock in January 2022. Additionally, the company secured refinancing for $219.4 million in debt, extending its maturity from 2024 to 2026 and reducing interest rate exposure. The firm has also implemented a USD LIBOR cap of 0.75% on about half its floating rate debt, further stabilizing its financial position amidst rising rates.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) has declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share for its 8.75% Series B Preferred Shares, covering the period from October 1 to December 31, 2021. This dividend will be paid on January 3, 2022, to shareholders of record as of December 27, 2021. The company owns 65 containerships with an aggregate capacity of 342,348 TEU and has contracted revenue of approximately $2.1 billion.
Global Ship Lease (GSL) has announced a 50% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.375 per share, effective Q1 2022, marking a more than threefold rise since January 2021. This decision comes alongside new five-year charters for the Eco 9,115 TEU vessels, Al Khor and Maira XL, expected to generate approximately $206 million in Adjusted EBITDA. The company's total contracted revenue now stands at $1.85 billion. These developments reflect GSL's strategy to secure cash flow in a robust charter market and enhance shareholder value.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) announced its Q3 2021 results, reporting operating revenue of $138.6 million with a net income available to common shareholders of $62.9 million. The company has expanded its fleet by over 50% in 2021, delivering 23 new vessels on charter. A quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share has been declared, payable on December 2, 2021. Adjusted EBITDA reached $72.7 million for Q3. Furthermore, under its ATM program, GSL raised a total of $71.4 million since inception, securing non-dilutive funding.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) has announced a conference call to discuss its third-quarter results on November 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results before market opening on the same day. As of August 31, 2021, GSL owned a fleet of 61 containerships and contracted to purchase four additional vessels, totaling 65 ships with a capacity of 342,378 TEU. Contracted revenue stood at $1.61 billion, with an average remaining charter term of 3.1 years.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) has joined over 150 maritime industry leaders in a call to action for global decarbonization of shipping by 2050. The initiative urges governments to establish policies and investments necessary for zero-emission shipping and for implementing the IMO GHG Strategy in 2023. Specific goals include making zero-emission shipping the default choice by 2030 and providing support for industrial-scale zero-emission projects. Executive Chairman George Youroukos emphasized the urgency for government action as global trade heavily relies on maritime transport, accounting for 80% of trade.
Global Ship Lease has declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share, representing a 1/100th interest in its 8.75% Series B Preferred Shares. This dividend, covering the period from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021, will be paid on October 1, 2021 to shareholders on record as of September 24, 2021.
As of August 31, 2021, the company owns 61 containerships and has contracted to purchase 4 more, increasing its fleet to 65 ships with a total capacity of 342,378 TEU.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) announced significant share transactions involving its Executive Chairman, George Youroukos. He purchased 521,650 Class A common shares at $19.17 each, increasing his holdings to 6.4% of shares outstanding. The company also repurchased an equal number of shares for retirement, reducing total outstanding shares to 36,216,803. This transaction, conducted through B. Riley Financial, reflects the company's confidence in its strong cash flow and market position. With a robust chartering pipeline and a fleet expansion, GSL aims to enhance shareholder value.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) announced an upgrade in its long-term issuer credit rating by S&P Global Ratings from B+ to BB- with a stable outlook. This upgrade reflects the company's increased scale, diversification, and favorable charter rates, along with strong expectations for EBITDA and free cash flow. Executive Chairman George Youroukos emphasized the positive growth trajectory and improvements in the company's financial metrics, indicating a robust market position and long-term strategic growth prospects.