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TOP Ships Inc. reports developments tied to its international fleet of modern, fuel-efficient ECO tanker vessels. The company owns and operates vessels used to transport crude oil, petroleum and energy products, and bulk liquid chemicals, with revenue centered on time charter agreements.
Recurring company news covers time charter amendments and extensions, vessel refinancing and sale-leaseback arrangements, fleet valuation and net asset value estimates, annual Form 20-F reporting, shareholder actions, governance approvals and capital-structure matters. Updates also address specific tanker classes in the fleet, including VLCC, Suezmax and MR product tanker vessels.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) announced a share repurchase program allowing the buyback of up to $5.1 million, approximately 10% of its market capitalization as of August 14, 2020. The program runs for three months, with potential extensions or increases by 10-15%. Additionally, as of August 17, 2020, the fleet includes ten 50,000 dwt product/chemical tankers and two 159,000 dwt suezmax tankers, with expected newbuild deliveries by mid-2021. The company’s net asset value is estimated at $180 million, equating to $4.52 per share.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) announced a 1-for-25 reverse stock split approved by shareholders, which will become effective on August 10, 2020. This action will reduce the total outstanding shares from approximately 995.8 million to 39.8 million, aimed at enhancing the stock's marketability and compliance requirements. The split won't alter the par value per share, nor the total number of authorized shares. Fractional shares will be compensated in cash. Shareholders will receive instructions from the exchange agent for exchanging existing certificates.
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) has entered a placement agency agreement with Maxim Group LLC for a registered direct offering of 166,666,667 common shares at $0.12 each, aiming for gross proceeds of $20 million. The offering is expected to close around June 10, 2020. The net proceeds will primarily fund the acquisition of 50% interests in two ship-owning companies, alongside general corporate purposes. The offering is conducted under the previously filed shelf registration statement with the SEC, and additional details will be available in a forthcoming prospectus supplement.