Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (“Seanergy” or the “Company”)
(NASDAQ: SHIP), announced today its financial results for the
fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. The
Company also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.025
per common share and a special cash dividend of $0.075 per common
share for the fourth quarter of 2023.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the
Company generated Net Revenues of $39.4 million, compared to $28.5
million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Net Income and Adjusted Net
Income for the quarter were $10.8 million and $11.4 million,
respectively, compared to Net Income of $0.5 million and Adjusted
Net Income of $0.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted
EBITDA for the quarter was $23.9 million, compared to $13.3 million
for the same period of 2022. The daily TCE3 rate of the fleet for
the fourth quarter of 2023 was $24,920, compared to $17,294 in the
same period of 2022.
For the twelve-month period ended December 31,
2023, the Company generated Net Revenues of $110.2 million,
compared to $125.0 million in the same period of 2022. Net Income
and Adjusted Net Income for the twelve months were $2.3 million and
$11.9 million, respectively, compared to Net Income of $17.2
million and Adjusted Net Income of $23.3 million in the respective
period of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months was $53.0
million, compared to $66.6 million for the same period of 2022. The
daily TCE rate of the fleet for the twelve-month period of 2023 was
$17,501, compared to $20,040 in the same period of 2022. The
average daily OPEX per Capesize vessel was $6,879, compared to
$6,819 for the respective period of 2022.
Cash and cash-equivalents and restricted cash,
as of December 31, 2023, stood at $24.9 million. Shareholders’
equity at the end of the fourth quarter was $228.4 million.
Long-term debt (senior loans, finance lease liability and other
financial liabilities) net of deferred charges stood at $232.6
million, while the book value of the fleet, including a
chartered-in Newcastlemax vessel, was $440.0 million.
_________________________1 Adjusted earnings per
share, Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP
measures. Please see the reconciliation below of Adjusted earnings
per share, Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net
income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.2 All
references to number of shares, share prices, warrant prices and
“per share” figures in this document are adjusted to reflect the
one-for-ten reverse stock split effected on February 16, 2023.3 TCE
rate is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the reconciliation below of
TCE rate to net revenues from vessels, the most directly comparable
U.S. GAAP measure.
Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“In 2023 we delivered another profitable year
for Seanergy despite a very volatile Capesize market, building on
our robust commercial performance, our hedging activities and the
investments we have made in improving our vessels' efficiency over
the years. In doing so, we successfully navigated extreme freight
rate instability and achieved a healthy mix of fleet growth,
accretion and cash dividends. We are executing a clear strategy
that includes investing in our fleet to drive growth and
efficiencies, delivering durable capital returns to shareholders
and maintaining a healthy balance sheet with sustainable debt
levels. The actions we have taken to grow our fleet substantially
over the past three years with quality assets and further
strengthen our balance sheet have us optimally positioned to reap
the benefits of what looks like a very strong Capesize market.
“In the fourth quarter of 2023, we recorded net
income of $10.8 million as our fleet benefited from the strong
Capesize market, while our board of directors approved a special
dividend of $0.075 per share in addition to our ordinary quarterly
dividend of $0.025 per share. At the same time, we are constantly
evaluating the most efficient ways to continue returning capital to
our shareholders in the coming quarters consistent with the
financial performance of the Company.
“In the fourth quarter, we also fully repaid the
remaining portion of our only outstanding convertible note,
eliminating the possibility of dilution for our shareholders.
Moreover, in 2023 and to date, we have completed $2.5 million in
share repurchases, or 490,843 shares at an average price of about
$5.12, which is 44% lower than our stock’s current trading price4.
In comparison, under our recently announced ATM program, we have
sales of $2.3 million, or 288,874 shares at an average price of
$8.03 per share. This is evidently an accretive combination. In
addition, within 2023 we closed a tender offer for the purchase of
4,038,114 of our outstanding warrants at a fraction of their value,
simplifying further our capital structure. Finally, within 2023, I
have also completed $1.1 million in open market purchases of
Seanergy’s common shares.
“During the fourth quarter of 2023, our fleet
recorded a daily time charter equivalent rate of $24,920, leading
to adjusted EBITDA of $23.9 million, substantially higher than the
respective figures from the same period last year. For the full
year period, we recorded a time charter equivalent of $17,501,
exceeding the Baltic Capesize Index average of $16,389, while
achieving an adjusted EBITDA of $53.0 million and net income of
$2.3 million. Our proven ability to limit downside risk while also
maintaining significant exposure to rising Capesize rates is
encouraging and remains a central aspect of our strategy.
“Looking ahead, we are currently undergoing the
strongest first quarter for the Capesize market since 2011 and we
expect our commercial performance to remain solid. In terms of
guidance for the first quarter of 2024, assuming that the remaining
days of March are consistent with current FFA levels, we expect our
daily TCE to be equal to about $23,219. Additionally, we have taken
advantage of the recent upswing in freight futures levels by
converting about half of our second-quarter ownership days at a
fixed gross rate of approximately $28,300 in order to secure
additional strong cash-flow for the Company.
“As regards our fleet developments, in 2023 we
acquired our first Newcastlemax vessel through a 12-month bareboat
charter with a purchase option. The vessel was delivered in the
fourth quarter and commenced her employment with a first-class
European charterer at a significant premium over the index. More
recently, in February we agreed to acquire a 181,392 dwt Capesize
bulk carrier, built in 2013 in Japan. The agreement for this
acquisition was well-timed as it occurred prior to the steep
upwards adjustment in vessel values witnessed over the recent
weeks. Delivery is expected to take place between April and June,
and we look forward to adding another high-quality vessel to our
fleet acquired at an attractive price. Additionally, we extended
the duration of time-charter employment on six of our vessels at
index linked rates for periods ranging from 11 to 24 months.
“Concerning our ESG initiatives, we recently
announced that we are the only Greek-based shipping company to
participate in the EU funded SAFeCRAFT project. This collaborative
approach amongst leading stakeholders of our industry, including
classification societies and manufacturers, the academic community
and the European Union, aims in contributing to the development of
greener solutions for the existing fleet, which will have an
immediate impact on our ESG objectives.
“As a brief comment on the outlook of our
market, ton-mile demand is expected to exceed net fleet growth in
the next two years with healthy raw material flows. The Capesize
orderbook is at historically low levels, while trade volumes and
the need for fleet replacement due to environmental regulations
have grown considerably. The high congestion resulting from port
inefficiencies after the pandemic has normalized and is now closer
to the low end of the historical range. As such there is little
room for further efficiency gains and more potential for
disruptions that are likely to benefit our market as has been the
case with the tensions in the Red Sea and the low water levels in
the Panama Canal.
“Overall, we remain highly optimistic about the
Company’s prospects and our ability to deliver enhanced value to
shareholders, as Seanergy is well-placed to benefit from the rising
trend in the Capesize market through our high-quality fleet,
index-linked market exposure and strong financial position.”
_________________________4 Based on the closing
share price on March 13, 2024.
Company
Fleet:
Vessel Name |
Capacity (DWT) |
Year Built |
Yard |
Scrubber Fitted |
Employment Type |
FFA conversion option(1) |
Minimum time charter (“T/C”) expiration |
Maximum T/C expiration(2) |
Charterer |
Titanship(3) |
207,855 |
2011 |
NACKS |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
09/2024 |
01/2025 |
Olam |
Patriotship |
181,709 |
2010 |
Imabari |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
01/2025 |
04/2025 |
Glencore |
Dukeship |
181,453 |
2010 |
Sasebo |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
05/2024 |
09/2024 |
NYK |
Paroship |
181,415 |
2012 |
Koyo -Imabari |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
08/2025 |
01/2026 |
Oldendorff |
Worldship |
181,415 |
2012 |
Koyo – Imabari |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
10/2025 |
02/2026 |
NYK |
Hellasship |
181,325 |
2012 |
Imabari |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
12/2024 |
04/2025 |
NYK |
Honorship |
180,242 |
2010 |
Imabari |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
02/2024 |
07/2024 |
NYK |
Fellowship |
179,701 |
2010 |
Daewoo |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
06/2024 |
10/2024 |
Anglo American |
Championship |
179,238 |
2011 |
Sungdong SB |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
04/2025 |
11/2025 |
Cargill |
Partnership |
179,213 |
2012 |
Hyundai |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
09/2024 |
12/2024 |
Uniper |
Knightship |
178,978 |
2010 |
Hyundai |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
10/2024 |
12/2024 |
Glencore |
Lordship |
178,838 |
2010 |
Hyundai |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
08/2024 |
09/2024 |
Uniper |
Friendship |
176,952 |
2009 |
Namura |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
12/2024 |
04/2025 |
NYK |
Flagship |
176,387 |
2013 |
Mitsui |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
05/2026 |
07/2026 |
Cargill |
Geniuship |
170,057 |
2010 |
Sungdong SB |
- |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
04/2024 |
08/2024 |
NYK |
Premiership |
170,024 |
2010 |
Sungdong SB |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
03/2025 |
05/2025 |
Glencore |
Squireship |
170,018 |
2010 |
Sungdong SB |
Yes |
T/C Index Linked |
Yes |
04/2025 |
06/2025 |
Glencore |
Total /Average age |
3,054,820 |
13.0 years |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(1) The Company has the option to convert
the index-linked rate to fixed for periods ranging between 1 and 12
months, based on the prevailing Capesize FFA Rate for the selected
period.
(2) The latest redelivery date does not
include any additional optional periods.
(3) The vessel is operated by the Company
on the basis of a 12-month bareboat charter-in contract with the
owners of the vessel, including a purchase option at the end of the
bareboat charter.
Vessel to be delivered:
Vessel Name |
Capacity (DWT) |
Year Built |
Yard |
Scrubber Fitted |
tbr Iconship |
181,392 |
2013 |
Imabari |
- |
Fleet Data:
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
|
Q4 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
FY 2023 |
FY 2022 |
Ownership days (1) |
|
1,541 |
|
|
1,569 |
|
|
6,008 |
|
|
6,219 |
|
Operating days (2) |
|
1,530 |
|
|
1,525 |
|
|
5,953 |
|
|
5,905 |
|
Fleet utilization (3) |
|
99.3% |
|
|
97.2% |
|
|
99.1% |
|
|
95.0% |
|
TCE rate (4) |
$24,920 |
|
$17,294 |
|
$17,501 |
|
$20,040 |
|
Daily Vessel Operating Expenses (5) |
$6,696 |
|
$6,651 |
|
$6,879 |
|
$6,819 |
|
(1) Ownership days are the total number of
calendar days in a period during which the vessels in a fleet have
been owned or chartered in. Ownership days are an indicator of the
size of the Company’s fleet over a period and affect both the
amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that the Company
recorded during a period.
(2) Operating days are the number of
available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that
the vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances. Available
days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of
days that our vessels are off-hire due to major repairs,
dry-dockings, lay-up or special or intermediate surveys. Operating
days include the days that our vessels are in ballast voyages
without having finalized agreements for their next employment. The
Company’s calculation of operating days may not be comparable to
that reported by other companies.
(3) Fleet utilization is the percentage of
time that the vessels are generating revenue and is determined by
dividing operating days by ownership days for the relevant period.
Fleet Utilization is used to measure a company’s ability to
efficiently find suitable employment for its vessels and minimize
the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for unforeseen
events. We believe it provides additional meaningful information
and assists management in making decisions regarding areas where we
may be able to improve efficiency and increase revenue and because
we believe that it provides useful information to investors
regarding the efficiency of our operations.
(4) TCE rate is defined as the Company’s
net revenue less voyage expenses during a period divided by the
number of the Company’s operating days during the period. Voyage
expenses include port charges, bunker (fuel oil and diesel oil)
expenses, canal charges and other commissions. The Company includes
the TCE rate, which is not a recognized measure under U.S. GAAP, as
it believes it provides additional meaningful information in
conjunction with net revenues from vessels, the most directly
comparable U.S. GAAP measure, and because it assists the Company’s
management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of
our vessels and because the Company believes that it provides
useful information to investors regarding our financial
performance. The Company’s calculation of TCE rate may not be
comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table
reconciles the Company’s net revenues from vessels to the TCE
rate.
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except operating days and TCE
rate)
|
Q4 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
FY 2023 |
FY 2022 |
Vessel revenue, net |
|
38,901 |
|
27,153 |
|
107,036 |
|
122,629 |
Less:
Voyage expenses |
|
773 |
|
780 |
|
2,851 |
|
4,293 |
Time
charter equivalent revenues |
|
38,128 |
|
26,373 |
|
104,185 |
|
118,336 |
Operating days |
|
1,530 |
|
1,525 |
|
5,953 |
|
5,905 |
TCE
rate |
$24,920 |
$17,294 |
$17,501 |
$20,040 |
(5) Vessel operating expenses include crew
costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricants, insurance,
maintenance and repairs. Daily Vessel Operating Expenses are
calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses, excluding pre
delivery costs, by ownership days for the relevant time periods.
The Company’s calculation of daily vessel operating expenses may
not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The
following table reconciles the Company’s vessel operating expenses
to daily vessel operating expenses.
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except ownership days and Daily
Vessel Operating Expenses)
|
Q4 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
FY 2023 |
FY 2022 |
Vessel operating expenses |
|
10,889 |
|
10,908 |
|
42,260 |
|
43,550 |
Less: Pre-delivery
expenses |
|
571 |
|
473 |
|
933 |
|
1,144 |
Vessel operating expenses
before pre-delivery expenses |
|
10,318 |
|
10,435 |
|
41,327 |
|
42,406 |
Ownership days |
|
1,541 |
|
1,569 |
|
6,008 |
|
6,219 |
Daily Vessel Operating
Expenses |
$6,696 |
$6,651 |
$6,879 |
$6,819 |
Net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Reconciliation:
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
|
Q4 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
FY 2023 |
FY 2022 |
Net income |
10,829 |
493 |
2,282 |
|
17,239 |
|
Interest and finance cost, net |
4,965 |
4,896 |
20,150 |
|
14,995 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
7,541 |
7,501 |
28,831 |
|
28,297 |
|
Taxes |
- |
- |
- |
|
(28 |
) |
EBITDA |
23,335 |
12,890 |
51,263 |
|
60,503 |
|
Stock based compensation |
546 |
423 |
9,147 |
|
7,185 |
|
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
- |
6 |
540 |
|
1,291 |
|
Loss on forward freight agreements, net |
40 |
10 |
188 |
|
417 |
|
Gain on sale of vessels, net |
- |
- |
(8,094 |
) |
- |
|
Gain on spin-off |
- |
- |
- |
|
(2,800 |
) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
23,921 |
13,329 |
53,044 |
|
66,596 |
|
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization ("EBITDA") represents the sum of net income, net
interest and finance costs, depreciation and amortization and, if
any, income taxes during a period. EBITDA is not a recognized
measurement under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA
adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, loss on forward
freight agreements, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, and the
non-recurring gains on sale of vessel and on spin-off, which the
Company believes are not indicative of the ongoing performance of
its core operations.
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are presented as we
believe that these measures are useful to investors as a widely
used means of evaluating operating profitability. Management also
uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial,
operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s
performance. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA as presented here may not
be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other
companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in
isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, financial
measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Adjusted Net income Reconciliation and calculation of
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share
data)
|
Q4 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
FY 2023 |
FY 2022 |
Net income |
10,829 |
493 |
2,282 |
17,239 |
|
Stock based compensation |
546 |
423 |
9,147 |
7,185 |
|
Loss on extinguishment of debt (non-cash) |
- |
6 |
300 |
1,291 |
|
Loss on forward freight agreements, net |
40 |
10 |
188 |
417 |
|
Gain on spin-off |
- |
- |
- |
(2,800 |
) |
Adjusted net income |
11,415 |
932 |
11,917 |
23,332 |
|
Adjusted net income – common shareholders |
11,080 |
924 |
11,846 |
23,000 |
|
Adjusted earnings per common share, basic |
0.58 |
0.05 |
0.64 |
1.32 |
|
Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted |
0.58 |
0.05 |
0.64 |
1.32 |
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic |
19,039,579 |
17,897,084 |
18,394,419 |
17,439,033 |
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted |
19,063,475 |
17,897,084 |
18,442,688 |
17,684,048 |
|
To derive Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted
Earnings Per Share, both non-GAAP financial measures, from Net
Income, we exclude non-cash items, as provided in the table above.
We believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
assist our management and investors by increasing the comparability
of our performance from period to period since each such measure
eliminates the effects of such non-cash items as stock-based
compensation, loss on extinguishment of debt, loss on forward
freight agreements and other items which may vary from year to
year, for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In
addition, we believe that the presentation of the respective
measure provides investors with supplemental data relating to our
results of operations, and therefore, with a more complete
understanding of factors affecting our business than with GAAP
measures alone. Our method of computing Adjusted Net Income and
Adjusted Earnings Per Share may not necessarily be comparable to
other similarly titled captions of other companies due to
differences in methods of calculation.
Interest and Finance Costs to Cash
Interest and Finance Costs Reconciliation:
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
|
Q4 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
FY 2023 |
FY 2022 |
Interest and finance costs |
(5,166 |
) |
(5,050 |
) |
(20,694 |
) |
(15,332 |
) |
Add: Interest income |
201 |
|
154 |
|
544 |
|
337 |
|
Add: Amortization of deferred finance charges and other
discounts |
379 |
|
943 |
|
2,240 |
|
2,859 |
|
Cash interest and finance costs |
(4,586 |
) |
(3,953 |
) |
(17,910 |
) |
(12,136 |
) |
First Quarter 2024 TCE Rate
Guidance5:
As of the date hereof, approximately 93% of the
Company fleet’s expected operating days in the first quarter of
2024 have been fixed at an estimated TCE rate of approximately
$22,379.
Assuming that for our remaining operating days
the average of the BCI will be equal to the average Capesize
Forward Freight Agreement (“FFA”) rate of $34,446 per day (based on
the FFA curve as of March 12, 2024), our estimated TCE rate for the
first quarter of 2024 will be approximately $23,219.
-
The following table provides the breakdown of index-linked charters
and fixed-rate charters in the first quarter of 2024:
|
Operating Days |
TCE |
TCE - fixed rate (index-linked conversion) |
455 |
$18,683 |
TCE - fixed rate |
0 |
N/A |
TCE – index-linked |
1,092 |
$24,940 |
Total / Average |
1,547 |
$23,219 |
_________________________5 This guidance is
based on certain assumptions and there can be no assurance that
these TCE rate estimates, or projected utilization will be
realized. TCE estimates include certain floating (index) to fixed
rate conversions concluded in previous periods. For vessels on
index-linked T/Cs, the TCE rate realized will vary with the
underlying index, and for the purposes of this guidance, the BCI
rate assumed for the remaining operating days of the quarter for
index-linked T/Cs is equal to the average FFA rate of $34,446 based
on the curve as of March 12, 2024. Spot estimates are provided
using the load-to-discharge method of accounting. The rates quoted
are for days currently contracted. Increased ballast days at the
end of the quarter will reduce the additional revenues that can be
booked based on the accounting cut-offs and therefore the resulting
TCE rate will be reduced accordingly.
Fourth Quarter and Recent Developments:
Dividend Distribution for Q3 2023 and
Declaration of Special and Regular Dividends
On January 10, 2024, the Company paid the
previously announced quarterly dividend of $0.025 per common share,
for the third quarter of 2023, to all shareholders of record as of
December 22, 2023.
Continuing its quarterly dividend payments, the
Company has declared a regular cash dividend of $0.025 per common
share for the fourth quarter of 2023 payable on or about April 10,
2024 to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024. In
addition, the Company has declared a special dividend of $0.075 per
common share to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024
which will be paid on or about April 10, 2024.
Buyback of Common Shares, Convertible
Note and ATM Program
Buyback of Common Shares
3rd Repurchase PlanDuring 2023, the Company
repurchased 362,161 common shares in open market transactions at an
average price of $4.35 per share.
4th Repurchase PlanThe Company has repurchased
128,682 common shares in open market transactions at an average
price of $7.28 per share for an aggregate consideration of $0.8
million under its previously-disclosed $25.0 million share
repurchase program commenced in December 2023.
All the abovementioned shares have been
cancelled and removed from the Company’s share capital as of the
date of this release.
At-The-Market Offering
Program
On December 14, 2023, the Company filed a
prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for an “at-the-market” equity offering program under which, through
B. Riley as sales agent, it may from time to time offer and sell
common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $30.0
million. Since December 2023, the Company has issued and sold
288,874 common shares under the program at an average price of
$8.03 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $2.3 million.
Repayment of Convertible
Note
On December 29, 2023, the Company completed the
repayment of its remaining convertible note (the “Note”) through
the payment of the outstanding amount of $3.2 million.
As of March 13, 2024, the Company had 19,988,815
common shares issued and outstanding, including 180,000 shares
issued pursuant to exercises of Class E warrants in January
2024.
ESG Updates
SAFeCRAFT Project
In December 2023, the Company accomplished a
strategic partnership via the European Union funded SAFeCRAFT
Project Consortium (“SAFeCRAFT”), a breakthrough initiative
concerning the utilization of alternative fuels. SAFeCRAFT aims to
demonstrate the safety and viability of Sustainable Alternative
Fuels (SAFs) in seaborne transportation, accelerating the adoption
of SAFs technologies. Seanergy will provide one of its existing,
conventionally fueled Capesize vessels as the demonstrating vessel
under SAFeCRAFT which will be retrofitted to utilize hydrogen (H2)
as the main energy source for electric power generation. This
system is also expected to cover a portion of the vessel's
propulsion requirements and, therefore, to reduce reliance on
conventional fuels. This visionary project has a duration of 48
months starting from December 2023 and is co-funded by the
consortium partners and the European Union’s key funding program
for research and innovation, the “Horizon Europe” program, aligning
with the FuelEU Maritime 2040 targets and demonstrating a decisive
ambition to achieve a 26% reduction of CO2eq in an existing
vessel.
ESG Report for 2022
On December 6, 2023, the Company released its
Environmental, Social and Governance Report (“ESG Report”) for the
year ended December 31, 2022. The ESG Report provides an overview
of Seanergy’s policies and initiatives relating to environmental,
social and governance commitments of the Company and has been
developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI
2021) Standards and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
(SASB) for Maritime Transportation.
Recent Litigation
On March 6, 2024, Sphinx Investment Corp., a
purported shareholder of the Company, submitted a complaint in the
High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands naming the
Company and the members of its board of directors as defendants.
The complaint alleges, among other things, violations of fiduciary
duties in connection with the issuance of Series B preferred stock
of the Company in December 2021. The Company is evaluating the
lawsuit and intends to vigorously defend itself.
Vessel Transactions and Commercial
Updates
M/V Iconship
On February 5, 2024, the Company agreed to
acquire the 181,392 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2013 in
Japan, which will be renamed M/V Iconship. The purchase price of
$33.7 million is expected to be funded through a combination of
cash on hand and debt financing. The M/V Iconship is expected to be
delivered to the Company between April to June 2024.
M/V Worldship - New time charter
agreement
On February 1, 2024, the M/V Worldship commenced
employment under a new time charter agreement with NYK. The gross
daily rate of the time charter agreement is based at a premium over
the BCI, with an improved premium compared to that under the
previous time-charter. The new time charter has a duration of
minimum 21 to about 24 months and a scrubber profit share scheme,
with Seanergy receiving the majority of the monetary benefit.
M/V Patriotship - Time charter
extension
On February 26, 2024, the charterer of the M/V
Patriotship agreed to extend the period of the time charter
agreement in direct continuation from the previous agreement. The
new time charter will commence after the maximum duration of the
original period for a duration of minimum January 2025 up to
maximum April 2025. All other main terms of the time charter remain
the same.
M/V Friendship - Time charter
extension
On December 25, 2023, the charterer of the M/V
Friendship agreed to extend the time charter agreement in direct
continuation from the previous agreement. The new time charter
commenced on December 31, 2023 for a duration of minimum 12 months
to maximum 16 months. All other main terms of the time charter
remain materially the same.
M/V Hellasship - Time charter
extension
On December 25, 2023, the charterer of the M/V
Hellasship agreed to extend the time charter agreement in direct
continuation from the previous agreement. The new time charter
commenced on December 31, 2023 for a duration of minimum 12 months
to maximum 16 months. All other main terms of the time charter
remain materially the same.
M/V Paroship - Time charter
extension
On November 24, 2023, the charterer of the M/V
Paroship agreed to extend the time charter agreement in direct
continuation from the previous agreement. The new time charter will
commence after the maximum duration of the original period for a
duration of about 20 months to about 24 months. All other main
terms of the time charter remain materially the same.
M/V Premiership - Time charter
extension
On November 17, 2023, the charterer of the M/V
Premiership exercised the second optional period extending the time
charter which will commence in April 2024. The extension period is
for a minimum of 11 months to a maximum of 13 months, while all
other main terms of the time charter remain the same.
M/V Squireship - Time charter
extension
On November 17, 2023, the charterer of the M/V
Squireship exercised the second optional period extending the time
charter which will commence in April 2024. The extension period is
for a minimum of 11 months to a maximum of 13 months, while all
other main terms of the time charter remain the same.
Conference
Call:
The Company’s management will host a conference
call to discuss financial results on Friday, March 15, 2024 at
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Audio Webcast and Earnings
Presentation:
There will be a live, and then archived, webcast
of the conference call available and accompanying presentation
available on the Company’s website. To access the presentation and
listen to the archived audio file, visit our website, following the
Webcast & Presentations section under our Investor Relations
page. Participants to the live webcast should register on
Seanergy’s website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of
the webcast, following this link.
Conference Call
Details:
Participants have the option to register for the
call using the following link. You can use any number from the list
or add your phone number and let the system call you right
away.
|
|
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(In thousands of U.S.
Dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,2023 |
|
|
December 31,2022* |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
24,928 |
|
|
32,477 |
|
Vessels, net, right-of-use assets and vessels held for sale |
|
440,038 |
|
|
462,385 |
|
Other assets |
|
12,911 |
|
|
18,738 |
|
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
477,877 |
|
|
513,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, finance lease liability and other financial
liabilities, net of deferred finance costs |
|
232,568 |
|
|
244,866 |
|
Convertible notes |
|
- |
|
|
10,833 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
16,864 |
|
|
36,202 |
|
Stockholders’ equity |
|
228,445 |
|
|
221,699 |
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
477,877 |
|
|
513,600 |
|
* Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as
of that date
|
|
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands of
U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise
stated) |
|
|
|
|
|
Three months endedDecember 31, |
|
Twelve months endedDecember 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
Vessel revenue, net |
|
38,901 |
|
27,153 |
|
107,036 |
|
|
122,629 |
|
Fees from related parties |
|
527 |
|
1,374 |
|
3,198 |
|
|
2,391 |
|
Revenue, net |
|
39,428 |
|
28,527 |
|
110,234 |
|
|
125,020 |
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Voyage expenses |
|
(773 |
) |
(780 |
) |
(2,851 |
) |
|
(4,293 |
) |
Vessel operating expenses |
|
(10,889 |
) |
(10,908 |
) |
(42,260 |
) |
|
(43,550 |
) |
Management fees |
|
(165 |
) |
(291 |
) |
(700 |
) |
|
(1,368 |
) |
General and administrative expenses |
|
(5,364 |
) |
(4,368 |
) |
(22,149 |
) |
|
(17,412 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
(7,541 |
) |
(7,501 |
) |
(28,831 |
) |
|
(28,297 |
) |
Loss on forward freight agreements, net |
|
(40 |
) |
(10 |
) |
(188 |
) |
|
(417 |
) |
Gain on sale of vessels, net |
|
- |
|
- |
|
8,094 |
|
|
- |
|
Operating income |
|
14,656 |
|
4,669 |
|
21,349 |
|
|
29,683 |
|
Other income / (expenses): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and finance costs |
|
(5,166 |
) |
(5,050 |
) |
(20,694 |
) |
|
(15,332 |
) |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
- |
|
(6 |
) |
(540 |
) |
|
(1,291 |
) |
Interest and other income |
|
1,485 |
|
1,025 |
|
2,443 |
|
|
1,361 |
|
Gain on spin-off |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
2,800 |
|
Other, net |
|
(146 |
) |
(145 |
) |
(276 |
) |
|
18 |
|
Total other expenses, net: |
|
(3,827 |
) |
(4,176 |
) |
(19,067 |
) |
|
(12,444 |
) |
Net income |
|
10,829 |
|
493 |
|
2,282 |
|
|
17,239 |
|
Net income attributable to common
shareholders |
|
10,494 |
|
493 |
|
2,211 |
|
|
16,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share, basic |
|
0.55 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.12 |
|
|
0.97 |
|
Net income per common share, diluted |
|
0.55 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.12 |
|
|
0.96 |
|
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding, basic |
|
19,039,579 |
|
17,897,084 |
|
18,394,419 |
|
|
17,439,033 |
|
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding, diluted |
|
19,063,475 |
|
17,897,084 |
|
18,442,688 |
|
|
17,684,048 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Data (In thousands of U.S.
Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise
stated) |
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
Net cash provided by
operating activities |
|
31,323 |
|
37,286 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of assets |
|
23,910 |
|
- |
|
Vessels acquisitions and improvements |
|
(314 |
) |
(70,321 |
) |
Advances from related party from sale of assets |
|
- |
|
12,688 |
|
Investment in Series C preferred shares |
|
- |
|
(10,000 |
) |
Proceeds from redemption of Series C preferred shares |
|
- |
|
10,000 |
|
Term deposits |
|
- |
|
1,500 |
|
Finance lease payments and other initial direct costs |
|
(7,000 |
) |
- |
|
Deposits assets, non-current |
|
1,325 |
|
- |
|
Other fixed assets, net |
|
(176 |
) |
(130 |
) |
Net cash provided by /
(used in) investing activities |
|
17,745 |
|
(56,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from long-term debt and other financial liabilities |
|
53,750 |
|
124,800 |
|
Repayments of long-term debt and other financial liabilities |
|
(88,742 |
) |
(89,698 |
) |
Repayments of convertible notes |
|
(11,165 |
) |
(10,000 |
) |
Payments of finance lease liabilities |
|
(609 |
) |
- |
|
Payments of financing and stock issuance costs |
|
(1,318 |
) |
(1,420 |
) |
Payments for repurchase of common stock |
|
(1,679 |
) |
- |
|
Payments for repurchase of warrants |
|
(808 |
) |
- |
|
Dividend payments |
|
(6,031 |
) |
(17,924 |
) |
Payments for fractional shares of reverse stock split |
|
(23 |
) |
- |
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of
underwriters fees and commissions |
|
8 |
|
70 |
|
Net cash (used in) /
provided by financing activities |
|
(56,617 |
) |
5,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for interest |
|
18,429 |
|
11,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncash investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels’ improvements |
|
- |
|
1,015 |
|
Finance lease, right-of use asset and other initial direct
costs |
|
22,997 |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncash financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared but not paid |
|
491 |
|
4,548 |
|
Financing and stock issuance costs |
|
562 |
|
- |
|
About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is a prominent
pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the U.S. Seanergy
provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern
fleet of Capesize vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists
of 17 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 16 Capesize) with an average age
of approximately 13.0 years and an aggregate cargo carrying
capacity of approximately 3,054,820 dwt. Upon the completion of the
delivery of the M/V Iconship, the Company’s operating fleet will
consist of 18 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 17 Capesize) with an
aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,236,212
dwt.
The Company is incorporated in the Marshall
Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company's
common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol
“SHIP”.
Please visit our Company website at:
www.seanergymaritime.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended) concerning future events, including with respect
to market trends, vessels we have agreed to acquire and pending
litigation. Words such as "may", "should", "expects", "intends",
"plans", "believes", "anticipates", "hopes", "estimates" and
variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known
and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates, which are inherently subject to significant
uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the
control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to, the Company's operating or
financial results; the Company's liquidity, including its ability
to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in
which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including
charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply
and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and
dispositions, business strategy, impacts of litigation, areas of
possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or
operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the
United States; broader market impacts arising from war (or
threatened war) or international hostilities, such as between
Israel and Hamas and Russia and Ukraine; risks associated with the
length and severity of pandemics (including COVID-19), including
their effects on demand for dry bulk products and the
transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time
in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its most recent
annual report on Form 20-F. The Company's filings can be obtained
free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except to the
extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any
obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to
reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect
thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on
which any statement is based.
For further information please contact:
Seanergy Investor RelationsTel: +30 213 0181 522E-mail:
ir@seanergy.gr
Capital Link, Inc.Paul Lampoutis230 Park Avenue Suite 1540New
York, NY 10169Tel: (212) 661-7566E-mail:
seanergy@capitallink.com
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