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TOP Ships Inc (TOPS) operates a global fleet of tanker vessels specializing in crude oil, petroleum products, and bulk liquid chemical transportation through time charter agreements. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with timely updates on corporate developments, operational milestones, and market positioning within the maritime logistics sector.
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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.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) has successfully closed a public offering of 6,750,000 units at $2.00 each, generating gross proceeds of approximately $13.5 million before expenses. Each unit comprises one common share and one Class C warrant, which is exercisable at $2.00 per share for five years. The offering was conducted under an SEC registration statement filed on December 2, 2022, with Maxim Group LLC as the placement agent. The company plans to convert this registration statement from Form F-1 to Form F-3.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) has announced a public offering of 6,750,000 units priced at $2.00 each, expected to raise approximately $13.5 million before costs. Each unit includes one common share and one Class C warrant, immediately separable upon issuance. The Class C warrants are exercisable at $2.00 per share and will expire in five years. The offering is set to close around December 6, 2022, pending customary conditions. Maxim Group LLC serves as the placement agent for this offering.
TOP Ships Inc. (Nasdaq: TOPS) has signed an agreement with an existing investor to exercise 715,150 existing warrants at a lower price of $6.75 per share, down from $10.00. This transaction is expected to yield approximately $4.5 million in net proceeds for the company. In return, the investor will receive new warrants to purchase 1,072,725 additional shares, also priced at $6.75, expiring on June 7, 2027. The move aims to enhance liquidity while the new warrants will be issued in a private placement to accredited investors, subject to SEC regulation.
TOP Ships Inc. announced that it has regained compliance with NASDAQ's minimum bid price requirement, according to a notice received from NASDAQ. This achievement follows the company's efforts to meet the criteria set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The compliance enhances the company's standing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which can positively influence investor confidence and market perception.
TOP Ships Inc. has announced the termination of its equity distribution agreement with Maxim Group LLC, ceasing the sale of its common shares under an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, which had an aggregate limit of $19.7 million. The company has reported net proceeds of approximately $2.0 million from this program. The decision reflects a strategic shift in financing, as TOP Ships aims to focus on enhancing its operations and market position.
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