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Pyxis Tankers Inc. reports developments for an international diversified shipping company focused on mid-sized eco-vessels in the product tanker and dry-bulk markets. Its fleet transports refined petroleum and energy products, liquid bulk cargoes and dry-bulk commodities through MR product tankers, a Kamsarmax bulk carrier and dry-bulk joint venture interests.
Recurring news covers quarterly and annual financial results, time charter equivalent revenue, chartering activity, vessel employment, loan agreements, refinancing activity, common share repurchase programs, annual report filings and management transitions. Company updates also discuss market conditions affecting product tanker and dry-bulk vessel supply, demand and charter rates.
On October 8, 2020, Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS) announced the pricing of a public offering of 200,000 Units at $25.00 each, aiming for gross proceeds of $5 million. Each Unit consists of one 7.75% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share and eight Warrants, convertible into up to 1,600,000 common shares. The net proceeds of approximately $4.4 million will fund general corporate purposes such as working capital and vessel acquisition. The offering is set to close on October 13, 2020, subject to customary conditions.
Pyxis Tankers Inc. (PXS) reported a net loss of $1.2 million for Q2 2020, improving from a loss of $1.6 million in Q2 2019. Revenues decreased by 15% to $5.5 million due to reduced fleet size after selling the Pyxis Delta. The company achieved an average Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate of $14,800/day. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 million, down from $1.3 million year-over-year. Despite market volatility, PXS has secured 62% of available third-quarter days at an average rate of $15,125. Operating expenses, including vessel costs, declined substantially.
Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS) announced its intention to release unaudited Q2 results for the period ended June 30, 2020, on August 10, 2020, after market close. A conference call will follow at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and participants are encouraged to dial in 10 minutes early. The call can also be accessed via a webcast on the company's website. Pyxis Tankers owns five modern tankers specializing in refined petroleum transport and aims to enhance its fleet with eco-friendly features to improve earnings.
Pyxis Tankers Inc. has successfully completed the refinancing of a loan facility for the Pyxis Theta, facilitating $4.1 million in additional net proceeds for working capital. The new five-year secured loan of $15.25 million from Alpha Bank offers a rate of Libor + 3.35% and extends debt maturities, with no senior loan maturities due until February 2023. The company maintains consolidated leverage comparable to peers, signaling financial stability in a challenging market.
Pyxis Tankers Inc. (PXS) received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq on June 29, 2020, indicating that its shares closed below the $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq has granted temporary relief due to COVID-19, allowing Pyxis until December 28, 2020, to regain compliance. If PXS shares close above $1 for 10 consecutive days, the deficiency will be resolved. The company may also qualify for an additional 180-day compliance period by meeting other listing standards. During this time, shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq.
On May 11, 2020, Pyxis Tankers Inc. (PXS) announced it has regained compliance with NASDAQ's minimum closing bid price requirements. The company received notification that its stock price has been at or above $1.00 for ten consecutive trading days, from April 27 to May 8, 2020. This compliance reinstatement ends the previous delisting concerns. The company focuses on expanding its fleet of modern product tankers, aiming for enhanced earnings through operational flexibility.