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Rubico Inc. (RUBI) posts H1 loss as tanker fleet evolves

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Rubico Inc. reported financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, showing a net loss of $1.1 million on revenues of $9.7 million, with net cash provided by operating activities of $4.1 million. As of June 30, 2026, the company held $11.6 million in cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash), $149.8 million in total assets and $50.5 million in stockholders’ equity.

Management highlighted that drydockings of both operating Suezmax tankers in the first half of 2026 reduced results by $4.6 million, including $2.6 million of drydocking costs, $1.5 million of foregone revenue from off-hire days and $0.5 million of bunker consumption during those off-hire days. Rubico currently owns two eco 157,000 dwt Suezmax tankers, two 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tankers scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarters of 2029 and a 60-meter newbuilding megayacht scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027, which it intends to divest.

The company has also entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a shipowning company that owns a high-specification 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tanker scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2029, with closing expected by September 30, 2026, further expanding its modern, fuel-efficient tanker platform.

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Filing Explained

This Form 6-K furnishes Rubico’s August 17 press release and states that, except for the CEO’s commentary, its contents are incorporated by reference into the company’s Form F-3 registration statement; it updates the registration statement’s referenced information but does not state that securities were offered or sold.

Net loss $1.1 million For the six months ended June 30, 2026
Revenues $9.7 million For the six months ended June 30, 2026
Net cash provided by operating activities $4.1 million For the six months ended June 30, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents $11.6 million As of June 30, 2026, including restricted cash
Total assets $149.8 million As of June 30, 2026
Stockholders' equity $50.5 million As of June 30, 2026
Drydocking impact $4.6 million Reduction in first-half 2026 results from two Suezmax drydockings
Suezmax tanker size 157,000 dwt Each of the two eco Suezmax tankers owned
net cash provided by operating activities financial
"The Company reported ... net cash provided by operating activities of $4.1 million."
Cash a company actually generates from its regular business activities during a reporting period, after accounting for day-to-day receipts and payments and excluding one-time financing or investing moves. Think of it as the cash left over from running a store each month after paying suppliers, wages and handling changes in inventory and customer payments, not counting loans or asset sales. Investors use it to judge whether the business can fund operations, pay debts and grow without relying on outside cash.
drydockings technical
"The Company's vessels are required to be drydocked every five years..."
Drydockings are scheduled periods when a ship is taken out of the water and placed in a dry dock so its hull, engines and other underwater systems can be inspected, repaired or upgraded. For investors, drydockings matter because they require planned spending and take vessels out of service for days or weeks, like servicing a delivery truck — reducing short-term revenue but helping ensure safety, regulatory compliance and longer-term asset value.
off-hire days technical
"revenue foregone as a result of the off-hire days incurred during the drydocking period"
share purchase agreement financial
"the Company has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a shipowning company"
A share purchase agreement is a written contract that outlines the terms and conditions for buying and selling shares of a company. It specifies details like the price, number of shares, and any special conditions, ensuring both buyer and seller agree on the transaction. For investors, it provides clarity and legal protection, making sure the purchase is clear and enforceable.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections..."

FAQ

What were Rubico Inc. (RUBI)’s key financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026?

Rubico Inc. reported a net loss of $1.1 million on revenues of $9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with net cash provided by operating activities of $4.1 million, reflecting positive operating cash generation despite the loss.

How strong is Rubico Inc. (RUBI)’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Rubico held $11.6 million in cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash), with total assets of $149.8 million and stockholders’ equity of $50.5 million, providing a snapshot of its liquidity and capitalization position mid-2026.

What impact did drydockings have on Rubico Inc. (RUBI)’s first-half 2026 results?

Drydockings of both Suezmax tankers reduced first-half 2026 results by $4.6 million, including $2.6 million of drydocking costs, $1.5 million of foregone revenue from off-hire days and $0.5 million of bunkers consumed during those off-hire days.

What vessels currently make up Rubico Inc. (RUBI)’s fleet and orderbook?

Rubico owns two eco 157,000 dwt Suezmax tankers, two 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tankers scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarters of 2029, and a 60-meter newbuilding megayacht scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027, which it intends to divest.

What new growth initiative did Rubico Inc. (RUBI) announce regarding MR tankers?

Rubico entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a shipowning company that owns a high-specification 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tanker scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2029, with closing expected by September 30, 2026, expanding its MR tanker exposure.

Does Rubico Inc. (RUBI) plan to keep or sell its newbuilding megayacht?

Rubico owns a 60-meter newbuilding megayacht scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027, which the company states it intends to divest, aiming to sharpen focus on its core shipping transportation business.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2026

Commission File Number: 001-42684

Rubico Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

20 Iouliou Kaisara Str
19002, Paiania
Athens - Greece

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

 

 


On August 17, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated August 17, 2026.

The information contained in this Report, except for the commentary of Kalliopi Ornithopoulou contained in Exhibit 99.1, is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-297207).


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      Rubico Inc.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: August 17, 2026     /s/ Nikolaos Papastratis    
  Nikolaos Papastratis
  Chief Financial Officer
  

EXHIBIT 99.1

Rubico Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubico Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBI) (the “Company” or “Rubico”), a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, announced today its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company reported a net loss of $1.1 million, revenues of $9.7 million and net cash provided by operating activities of $4.1 million. Furthermore, as of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) of $11.6 million, total assets of $149.8 million and total Stockholders’ equity of $50.5 million. The Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related operating and financial review for the six months ended June 30, 2026 are included in the Company’s Report on Form 6-K furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2026.

Kalliopi Ornithopoulou, the Company's President, Chairwoman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

The first half of 2026 was a period of solid operational performance and clear strategic progress for Rubico. The Company's vessels are required to be drydocked every five years and during the first half of 2026 both of our operating Suezmax tankers completed their drydockings. These drydockings reduced our results by $4.6 million, comprising $2.6 million of drydocking costs, $1.5 million of revenue foregone as a result of the off-hire days incurred during the drydocking period and $0.5 million of bunkers consumed during these off-hire days.

At the same time, we continued to build the next phase of the Company. With three high-specification 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tankers owned or under share purchase agreement for delivery in 2029, we are assembling a modern, fuel-efficient platform across the Suezmax and MR tanker segments, while our intended divestiture of the megayacht further sharpens our focus on our core shipping business.

About the Company

Rubico Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels. The Company is an international owner and operator of two modern, fuel-efficient, eco 157,000 dwt Suezmax tankers. Furthermore, the Company owns two 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tankers scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarters of 2029 and a 60-meter newbuilding megayacht scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027, which the Company intends to divest. In addition, the Company has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a shipowning company that owns a high-specification 47,499 dwt MR newbuilding tanker scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2029, with closing expected to occur by September 30, 2026.

The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Athens, Greece. The Company's common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “RUBI”.
Please visit the Company’s website at: https://rubicoinc.com/

For further information please contact:
Nikolaos Papastratis
Chief Financial Officer
Rubico Inc.
Tel: +30 210 812 8107
Email: npapastratis@rubicoinc.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding the expected delivery of our newbuilding vessels, the expected closing of the share purchase agreement described herein, our intention to divest our newbuilding megayacht and our expectations regarding the positioning of our fleet and our future operating performance.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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