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Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) reported its Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $0.04 million and EBITDA of $55.9 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, marking its 18th consecutive quarter of capital returns.
Key financial metrics showed significant year-over-year declines, with voyage revenues decreasing to $247.4 million from $352.9 million in Q2 2024, and TCE rate dropping to $13,624 from $19,268. The company continued its fleet optimization by selling nine vessels and repurchased 3.3 million shares at an average price of $16.47.
The Board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program and secured two new revolving facilities totaling $115 million, enhancing liquidity to over $520 million. The company maintains a positive long-term outlook despite near-term market challenges.
Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for August 6, 2025, after the New York market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on August 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Participants can join the call using dial-in numbers (+1) 416 764 8646 or (+1) 888 396 8049 with conference ID 13754842. A live webcast and accompanying slides will be available through Star Bulk's website, with participants advised to register approximately 10 minutes before the webcast begins.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Cyprus on May 14, 2025. During the meeting, shareholders approved two key proposals: the re-election of Petros Pappas, Arne Blystad, and Raffaele Zagari as Class C Directors to the company's Board of Directors, and the appointment of DELOITTE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS S.A. as the company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after the New York market closes. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Participants can join via phone using US Toll-Free (877-405-1226), International (201-689-7823), or UK Toll-Free (0-800-756-3429) numbers. The conference ID is 13753831. A live webcast and accompanying slides will be available through Star Bulk's website, with archived versions accessible after the call.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) has announced the filing of its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2025. The report, which includes the company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, is now accessible to the public through both the SEC's website and Star Bulk's official website.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) reported a net profit of $42.4 million for Q4 2024, with voyage revenues of $308.9 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, payable March 18, 2025. The company's TCE revenues increased to $216.8 million, though TCE rate decreased to $16,129 per day compared to $18,296 in Q4 2023.
Under its amended dividend policy, Star Bulk may allocate up to 60% of excess cash flow towards dividends, with the remainder for share buybacks and growth initiatives. The company repurchased 893,474 shares between December 2024 and January 2025 at an average price of $15.08 per share. The company achieved $12.6 million in cost reductions in Q4 alone, reaching an annualized run rate of over $50 million in synergies ahead of schedule.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) has announced its schedule for the release of fourth quarter 2024 financial results. The results will be released after the New York market closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Participants can join the call using US Toll-Free (+1 877 405 1226), International (+1 201 689 7823), or UK Toll-Free (+0 800 756 3429) numbers. The conference ID is 13751689.
Investors can also access the call through a 'call me' option for faster connection. Additionally, a live webcast and accompanying slides will be available through Star Bulk's website. Participants should register approximately 10 minutes before the webcast begins.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has announced significant changes to its dividend policy and share repurchase program. The company's Board has amended its 2021 dividend policy, allowing for up to 60% of cash flow from operations (less debt amortization, maintenance/upgrade CAPEX, and vessel cash reserves) to be allocated toward quarterly shareholder dividends.
The remaining cash flow will be strategically allocated between share repurchases and growth opportunities. The Board has also replaced the existing $50.0 million share repurchase program with a new $100.0 million program. Under this new program, the company has already repurchased 293,474 shares at an average price of $15.5, which will be withdrawn and cancelled, leaving 117,730,112 shares outstanding.
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