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TOP Ships Inc. (NYSE American: TOPS) is an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient ECO tanker vessels that transport crude oil, petroleum products, and bulk liquid chemicals under time charter agreements. The news flow around TOP Ships provides insight into how the company manages its tanker fleet, financing, and corporate structure.
Recent press releases highlight charter contract developments, such as the amendment of the time charter for the Suezmax tanker M/T Eco Oceano with Central Tankers Chartering Inc. at a higher daily rate and a defined five-year term, as well as the three-year extension of the time charter for the MR product tanker M/T Eco Marina Del Ray with Weco Tankers A/S. These announcements show how TOP Ships adjusts contract terms and duration with counterparties, including both affiliated and third-party charterers.
TOP Ships’ news also covers fleet and financing transactions, including the completion of sale and leaseback financing agreements with a major Chinese financier for VLCCs, a Suezmax tanker, and an MR product tanker. Such releases describe bareboat charter periods, hire payments, and purchase obligations or options, along with covenants on leverage and liquidity.
Another recurring theme is corporate actions and strategic initiatives. The company has announced the planned spin-off of two Suezmax tanker vessels into Rubico Inc., a separate Nasdaq-listed entity, and has provided updates on the approval of Rubico’s listing application, the effectiveness of its Form 20-F registration statement, and the distribution and trading dates for Rubico shares. Additional news includes a letter of intent for potential acquisition of residential real estate assets in Dubai and a sale agreement related to a newbuilding mega yacht.
Investors and observers can use this news page to follow TOP Ships’ time charter arrangements, sale-and-leaseback financings, spin-off progress, governance decisions, and other disclosed developments affecting its tanker operations and related segments.
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TOP Ships Inc. announced it has received a notification from Nasdaq indicating that its common stock has been trading below the minimum bid price of $1.00 for the last 30 consecutive business days. This notification, dated April 21, 2023, states that the company is non-compliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The company has a 180-day grace period, expiring on October 18, 2023, to regain compliance by maintaining the stock price at $1.00 or higher for at least ten consecutive business days. TOP Ships is considering options such as a reverse stock split to meet this requirement. The company's operations remain unaffected by this notification and its stock will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq during this period.
TOP Ships Inc. announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report is accessible via the Company’s website and the SEC's website. This filing is part of TOP Ships’ commitment to transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Company operates modern, fuel-efficient ECO tanker vessels, and the report provides insights into their operational and financial strategies.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ:TOPS) has estimated its Net Asset Value (NAV) at $286 million as of December 31, 2022. This estimate accounts for charter-free vessel values, debt, and cash adjusted for an equity offering that occurred on February 14, 2023. Consequently, the NAV translates to approximately $14.05 per common share based on outstanding shares and $5.27 per share on a fully diluted basis, considering outstanding warrants and Series E preferred shares. Currently, the company has 3,834,082 Series F perpetual preferred shares outstanding.
TOP Ships Inc. reported significant financial growth for the year ended December 31, 2022. Total revenues reached $80.7 million, a 43% increase from 2021. Net income soared by 120% to $18.9 million, and EBITDA doubled to $46.6 million. Total assets grew by 42% to $469.3 million, with cash and equivalents surging by 285% to $24.5 million. The company intends to refrain from equity offerings and reverse stock splits while avoiding bonuses for executives to stabilize share trading. CEO Pistiolis emphasized that the current share price does not reflect the company's intrinsic value, aiming to enhance benefits for shareholders.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ:TOPS) has entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for a registered direct offering of approximately $13.6 million. The offering price is set at $1.35 per unit, each comprising one common share (or pre-funded warrant) and one warrant, which will separate upon issuance. The warrants are immediately exercisable with an expiration of five years at the same $1.35 exercise price. The offering is expected to close around February 16, 2023, pending customary conditions. The company has also reduced the exercise price of existing Class C warrants to $1.35 from $2.00.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) has signed a time charter for its tanker M/T Eco Marina Del Rey, set to begin in early 2024. The agreement is valued at approximately $22.4 million over three years, with potential earnings of $30.6 million if the charterer opts for an extension. This deal locks in a daily rate about 36% higher than the current market rate, reflecting the robust tanker market conditions. The company's total gross revenue backlog now stands at about $259 million, potentially increasing to $280 million with joint ventures included. Projected charter coverage indicates strong earnings potential for 2023 at 100% and 80% for 2024.
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