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Euroseas Ltd. Sets Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter 2023 Results, Conference Call and Webcast
Globenewswire· 2024-02-16 20:38
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, on February 21, 2024 before market opens in New York. On the same day, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company's management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the ...
Euroseas Ltd. Announces Delivery of M/V Tender Soul, an Eco 2,800 teu Feeder Containership Newbuilding, and Commencement of the Vessel's Charter
Newsfilter· 2024-02-07 21:05
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA), an owner and operator of container vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today that on February 6, 2024, it has taken delivery of its M/V Tender Soul, an Eco EEDI Phase 3, 2,800 teu feeder containership newbuilding from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. in South Korea. The vessel is equipped with a Tier III engine and other sustainability linked features including installation of AMP (altern ...
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-11-09 19:39
1 Earnings Presentation Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 November 09, 2023 Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this presentation may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. The matters discussed herein that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve risks and uncertainties that may result in such expectations not being realized. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in s ...
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-09 18:49
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total net revenues of $50.7 million for Q3 2023, a 10.3% increase from $46 million in Q3 2022, primarily due to higher average charter rates [47] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2023 increased to $34.5 million, up from $26.2 million in Q3 2022, representing a 32% increase [50] - Net income for Q3 2023 was $32.2 million, compared to $25.2 million in Q3 2022, marking a 27.7% increase [76] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for Q3 2023 were $4.67 and $4.65, respectively, compared to $3.50 for Q3 2022 [50] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet currently consists of 19 vessels, including 12 feeder containerships and 7 intermediate container carriers, with a total carrying capacity of just under 60,000 TEU [33] - The average time charter equivalent rate for Q3 2023 was $30,074 per vessel per day, down from $30,893 in the same period last year [89] - The company has a high charter coverage, with about 97.5% of its fleet fixed for 2023 and nearly 65% for 2024 [63] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Charter rates for the containership market have declined by approximately 28% year-to-date as of Q3 2023 [35] - The idle containership fleet, excluding vessels under repair, stood at about 1.6% of the fleet as of October 2023, indicating a slight increase in idle capacity [37] - Container trade volumes grew by 6.6% year-on-year in September 2023, but demand is expected to remain subdued due to slow global economic growth [43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to take delivery of seven newbuilding vessels in 2024, which will increase the fleet to 26 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 75,000 TEU [34] - The company aims to maintain a dividend yield in the range of 7% to 9% while continuing its share repurchase program [8] - The management is cautious about the market outlook for 2024, anticipating a challenging environment due to increased fleet capacity and declining demand [44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the next couple of years are expected to be softer for the market, with potential declines in charter rates [12] - The company is monitoring liquidity in its stock, which has decreased due to reduced interest in shipping over the past six months [7] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to maintain liquidity and continue paying dividends despite market challenges [5] Other Important Information - The company reported an impairment charge of $13.8 million for the vessel Jonathan P, reflecting accounting requirements rather than a commercial issue [49] - The average daily operating expenses for vessels increased to $7,192 in Q3 2023 from $6,601 in Q3 2022 [89] - The company has repurchased 410,000 shares for about $8.2 million as part of its share repurchase program [60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you comment on the new builds coming to market for next year? - Management confirmed that new builds are on schedule and discussions with major liners are ongoing, but they prefer to wait until closer to delivery to finalize contracts [20] Question: How is the capital allocation strategy evolving? - Management indicated that liquidity is not currently an issue and they plan to continue share buybacks and dividends, while being cautious about aggressive buyback strategies due to reduced stock liquidity [4][8] Question: What are the implications of Maersk's recent workforce cuts? - Management stated that while Maersk's cuts reflect a broader market softness, they do not pose a direct concern for the company, which remains focused on its own operational strategies [12] Question: Can you elaborate on the impairment testing process? - Management explained that they conduct quarterly tests to assess the recoverability of vessel book values based on future rate assumptions [11][23]
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-09-28 16:00
[FORM 6-K Filing Information](index=1&type=section&id=FORM%206-K%20Filing%20Information) [Report Details](index=1&type=section&id=Report%20Details) This 6-K report, filed in September 2023, includes management's discussion and analysis and unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 - This report is a Form 6-K report filed by a foreign private issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, covering September 2023[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The report includes Management's Discussion and Analysis and unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Incorporation by Reference](index=1&type=section&id=Incorporation%20by%20Reference) This 6-K report is incorporated by reference into the company's F-3 registration statements filed with the SEC - This 6-K report is incorporated by reference into the company's F-3 registration statements (File Nos. 333-268708 and 333-269066) filed on December 7, 2022, and December 29, 2022[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Signatures](index=2&type=section&id=Signatures) The report was formally signed by Dr. Anastasios Aslidis, the company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on September 29, 2023 - The report was signed by Dr. Anastasios Aslidis, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the company, on September 29, 2023[9](index=9&type=chunk) [MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS](index=3&type=section&id=MANAGEMENT%27S%20DISCUSSION%20AND%20ANALYSIS%20OF%20FINANCIAL%20CONDITION%20AND%20RESULTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) [Introduction](index=3&type=section&id=Introduction) This section discusses the company's financial condition and operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and should be read with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements - This discussion and analysis covers the company's financial condition and results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023[11](index=11&type=chunk) - This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this report[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Selected Consolidated Financial Data](index=3&type=section&id=Selected%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Data) For the six months ended June 30, 2023, time charter revenue and net income decreased, while total assets and shareholders' equity grew, with fleet expansion but lower average TCE rates and utilization, and higher daily operating costs Selected Consolidated Financial Data (Six Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2022 | 2023 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | | **Consolidated Statements of Income Data** | | | | Time charter revenues | $97,448,528 | $92,771,677 | | Operating income | $60,484,573 | $58,507,335 | | Net income | $60,686,136 | $57,632,915 | | Earnings per share - basic | $8.40 | $8.28 | | **Cash Flow Data** | | | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $64,037,665 | $59,799,808 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(67,246,904) | $(68,181,882) | | Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | $(17,760,983) | $15,157,382 | | **Other Fleet Data** | | | | Number of vessels (average) | 16.23 | 17.52 | | Utilization (percentage) | 99.4% | 97.8% | | Average TCE rate (USD/day/vessel) | $33,843 | $29,714 | | Vessel operating expenses (USD/day/vessel) | $6,069 | $6,352 | Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data | Metric | December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | | :------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Total current assets | $46,867,161 | $45,708,911 | | Vessels, net | $216,570,426 | $249,127,642 | | Advances for vessels under construction | $59,083,594 | $93,816,071 | | Total assets | $328,590,425 | $394,125,631 | | Current liabilities | $73,689,704 | $45,673,764 | | Total long-term liabilities | $86,745,524 | $131,268,183 | | Total liabilities | $160,435,228 | $176,941,947 | | Total shareholders' equity | $168,155,197 | $217,183,684 | [Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to six months ended June 30, 2022](index=5&type=section&id=Comparison%20of%20Six%20Months%20Ended%20June%2030%2C%202023%20compared%20to%20six%20months%20ended%20June%2030%2C%202022) In H1 2023, time charter revenue decreased due to lower market rates despite increased fleet size and operating days; operating costs generally rose, but drydocking expenses fell; net income slightly declined due to market rates and higher operating costs, partially offset by vessel sale gains and derivative income - Time charter revenue decreased from **$97.4 million** in H1 2022 to **$92.8 million** in H1 2023, primarily due to lower average container vessel market charter rates, with average TCE rates falling from **$33,843/day** to **$29,714/day**, despite an increase in average number of vessels and operating days[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Vessel operating expenses increased from **$17.8 million** in H1 2022 to **$20.1 million** in H1 2023, with daily vessel operating expenses growing by **4.7%** to **$6,352**, mainly due to increased crew costs and inflation[24](index=24&type=chunk) - Drydocking expenses decreased from **$2.5 million** in H1 2022 to **$1.0 million** in H1 2023, reflecting fewer drydockings completed in H1 2023[25](index=25&type=chunk) - In H1 2023, the company recognized a gain of **$5.2 million** from the sale of M/V "Akinada Bridge"[30](index=30&type=chunk) - Interest and other financing costs remained around **$2.1 million** after capitalized interest, but total interest costs increased due to higher debt and a rise in weighted average LIBOR/SOFR rates from **3.6%** to **7.6%**[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Net income decreased from **$60.7 million** in H1 2022 to **$57.6 million** in H1 2023[35](index=35&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=7&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company primarily funds operations and fleet expansion through equity, operating cash flow, long-term borrowings, and vessel sales; cash and cash equivalents increased to $38.2 million by June 30, 2023, with significant newbuilding commitments for 2024 funded by existing cash, operating cash flow, and new mortgage loans - As of June 30, 2023, the company's total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were **$38.2 million**, an increase of **$6.8 million** from **$31.4 million** as of December 31, 2022[39](index=39&type=chunk) - The company has agreements to build seven container vessels, expected for delivery in 2024; **$168 million** of these newbuilding payments are due within the 12 months ending June 30, 2024, with the remaining **$61 million** due by the end of 2024[41](index=41&type=chunk) - The company plans to meet working capital needs and capital commitments through cash on hand, cash flow from operations, and new mortgage financings for vessels under construction, potentially supplemented by new mortgage financings for seven unencumbered vessels, debt refinancing, continuous market offerings, other equity offerings, and vessel or newbuilding contract sales[41](index=41&type=chunk) [Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Cash%20Flows) In H1 2023, operating cash flow slightly decreased, investment cash outflow increased mainly for newbuildings, and financing cash flow shifted from outflow to inflow due to new loans, partially offset by increased dividend payments and share repurchases - As of June 30, 2023, the company had a slight working capital surplus of **$0.03 million**, with a cash balance of **$31.8 million** and restricted and retained account cash of **$6.4 million**[44](index=44&type=chunk) - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased from **$64.0 million** in H1 2022 to **$59.8 million** in H1 2023, primarily due to a slight decrease in net income[45](index=45&type=chunk)[46](index=46&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities increased from **$67.2 million** in H1 2022 to **$68.2 million** in H1 2023, mainly due to a **$47.9 million** increase in payments for vessels under construction, partially offset by reduced vessel acquisitions, capitalized expenditures, and net proceeds from vessel sales[47](index=47&type=chunk) - Cash flow from financing activities shifted from an outflow of **$17.8 million** in H1 2022 to an inflow of **$15.2 million** in H1 2023, primarily driven by **$51.5 million** in loan proceeds, but offset by increased debt principal payments, dividend payments, and share repurchases[48](index=48&type=chunk) [Debt Financing](index=8&type=section&id=Debt%20Financing) As of June 30, 2023, the company had seven outstanding loans totaling $132.8 million, maturing between 2024 and 2030, with approximately $28.2 million due within the next 12 months; all loans are secured and include various financial covenants, which the company met as of June 30, 2023 - As of June 30, 2023, the company had seven outstanding loans totaling **$132.8 million**, maturing between 2024 and 2030[50](index=50&type=chunk) - Within the next 12 months, the company plans to repay approximately **$28.2 million** of these loans[50](index=50&type=chunk) - Loan agreements include various covenants such as minimum security coverage, restrictions on management and ownership changes, profit distribution, additional debt and vessel mortgages, vessel sales, maximum fleet leverage, minimum cash balance, and minimum cash retention accounts[98](index=98&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, the company had met all debt covenants[98](index=98&type=chunk) [Recent Developments](index=8&type=section&id=Recent%20Developments) This section directs readers to Note 14 of the financial statements for events occurring after June 30, 2023 - Please refer to Note 14 to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for developments occurring after June 30, 2023[51](index=51&type=chunk) [Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Interim%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [Index to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Index%20to%20unaudited%20interim%20condensed%20consolidated%20financial%20statements) This index lists the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2023, and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2023, along with notes to the financial statements - The index includes the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2023[53](index=53&type=chunk) - The index also includes the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2023[53](index=53&type=chunk) - The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements[53](index=53&type=chunk) [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=10&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2023, the company's total assets increased to $394.1 million, driven by higher net vessel values and advances for vessels under construction, with corresponding growth in total liabilities and shareholders' equity Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Summary) | Metric | December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $25,845,333 | $31,841,476 | | Vessels, net | $216,570,426 | $249,127,642 | | Advances for vessels under construction | $59,083,594 | $93,816,071 | | Total assets | $328,590,425 | $394,125,631 | | **Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity** | | | | Current liabilities | $73,689,704 | $45,673,764 | | Long-term bank loans, net | $51,812,086 | $103,971,969 | | Total liabilities | $160,435,228 | $176,941,947 | | Total shareholders' equity | $168,155,197 | $217,183,684 | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=11&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) For the six months ended June 30, 2023, both time charter revenue and net income decreased; despite a slight reduction in total operating expenses, operating income and net income remained lower than the prior year period Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Summary) | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :---------------------- | | Time charter revenues | $97,448,528 | $92,771,677 | | Net income | $93,853,147 | $89,632,206 | | Total operating expenses, net | $33,368,574 | $31,124,871 | | Operating income | $60,484,573 | $58,507,335 | | Net income | $60,686,136 | $57,632,915 | | Earnings per share, basic | $8.40 | $8.28 | | Earnings per share, diluted | $8.36 | $8.25 | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity](index=12&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Shareholders%27%20Equity) As of June 30, 2023, total shareholders' equity increased to $217.2 million, with net income of $57.6 million for the period partially offset by $2.2 million in share repurchases and $7.0 million in dividend payments Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Summary) | Metric | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | | :------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Total shareholders' equity | $133,980,635 | $217,183,684 | | Balance at January 1 | $76,856,896 | $168,155,197 | | Net income | $60,686,136 | $57,632,915 | | Share repurchases | $(346,836) | $(2,206,846) | | Dividends paid | $(3,647,063) | $(7,031,856) | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=13&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash from operating activities was $59.8 million, net cash used in investing activities was $68.2 million primarily for newbuildings, and financing cash flow shifted from an outflow to an inflow of $15.2 million due to new loans Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Summary) | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------- | :---------------------- | :---------------------- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $64,037,665 | $59,799,808 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(67,246,904) | $(68,181,882) | | Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | $(17,760,983) | $15,157,382 | | Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $(20,970,222) | $6,775,308 | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $10,528,007 | $38,213,814 | [Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=14&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Interim%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [Note 1. Basis of Presentation and General Information](index=14&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Basis%20of%20Presentation%20and%20General%20Information) Euroseas Ltd., a Marshall Islands company, engages in ocean transportation through container ship ownership and operation, trading on Nasdaq Capital Market, managed by the Pittas family who controlled 57.9% of the company as of June 30, 2023; these interim financial statements are prepared under US GAAP and assume going concern - Euroseas Ltd., incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on May 5, 2005, engages in ocean transportation through the ownership and operation of container vessels, with its common stock trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "ESEA"[61](index=61&type=chunk) - The company's vessels are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., controlled by members of the Pittas family, who collectively owned **57.9%** of the company's shares as of June 30, 2023[62](index=62&type=chunk)[63](index=63&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, the company had a slight working capital surplus of **$0.03 million**, net income of **$57.6 million**, and net cash provided by operating activities of **$59.8 million**, expecting sufficient funds to continue as a going concern[66](index=66&type=chunk)[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies](index=15&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Significant%20Accounting%20Policies) The company's significant accounting policies remain consistent with those disclosed in the 2022 annual report, with no changes in the current period - A summary of the company's significant accounting policies was discussed in Note 2 to the 2022 annual report, with no changes in the current period[69](index=69&type=chunk) [Note 3. Advances for Vessels under Construction](index=16&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Advances%20for%20Vessels%20under%20Construction) As of June 30, 2023, advances for vessels under construction increased to $93.8 million, primarily for nine new container ships, two delivered in H1 2023 and seven expected in 2024, with a total contract price of approximately $270.2 million - As of June 30, 2023, advances for vessels under construction amounted to **$93,816,071**, primarily comprising progress payments to shipyards, capitalized interest, and legal and other costs related to construction[74](index=74&type=chunk) - The company has contracted for nine new container vessels, two of which (M/V "Gregos" and "Terataki") were delivered in April and July 2023, with the remaining seven expected in 2024[70](index=70&type=chunk)[71](index=71&type=chunk)[72](index=72&type=chunk)[73](index=73&type=chunk) - The total consideration for these newbuilding contracts is approximately **$270.2 million** ($89.7 million + $103.8 million + $86.7 million)[71](index=71&type=chunk)[72](index=72&type=chunk)[73](index=73&type=chunk) [Note 4. Vessels, net](index=17&type=section&id=Note%204.%20Vessels%2C%20net) As of June 30, 2023, net vessel value increased to $249.1 million, mainly due to the delivery of newbuilding M/V "Gregos" and capitalized expenditures like ballast water treatment system installations; seven vessels remain unencumbered, and the company gained $5.2 million from the sale of M/V "Akinada Bridge" in January 2023 Changes in Vessels, net (Summary) | Metric | January 1, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Cost | $257,173,053 | $300,618,851 | | Accumulated depreciation | $(40,602,627) | $(51,491,209) | | Net book value | $216,570,426 | $249,127,642 | | Delivery of newbuilding "Gregos" | - | $42,754,607 | | Capitalized expenditures | - | $691,191 | - On April 6, 2023, the company took delivery of the newbuilding M/V "Gregos" at a total cost of **$42,754,607**[76](index=76&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, seven of the company's vessels (M/V "Evridiki", "Joanna", "EM Hydra", "EM Spetses", "EM Diamantis P.", "EM Astoria", and "EM Kea") were unencumbered[77](index=77&type=chunk) - In January 2023, the company sold M/V "Akinada Bridge" for scrap, recognizing a gain of **$5.2 million** from the sale[79](index=79&type=chunk) [Note 5. Fair Value of Below Market Time Charters Acquired](index=18&type=section&id=Note%205.%20Fair%20Value%20of%20Below%20Market%20Time%20Charters%20Acquired) The company recognized a liability for acquiring vessels with below-market time charters; as of June 30, 2023, the unamortized balance of this intangible liability was $27.3 million, expected to be fully amortized by July 2025, with $7.6 million amortized into time charter revenue in H1 2023 - The company recognized a liability for acquiring vessels (M/V "Marcos V", "Emmanuel P", and "Rena P") with below-market time charters[81](index=81&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized balance of this intangible liability was **$27,296,214**, expected to be fully amortized by the end of July 2025[82](index=82&type=chunk)[83](index=83&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the amortization of the fair value of below-market time charters was **$7,637,224**, recognized as a reduction in time charter revenue[82](index=82&type=chunk) [Note 6. Related Party Transactions](index=19&type=section&id=Note%206.%20Related%20Party%20Transactions) The company engages in various transactions with Pittas family-controlled related parties; Eurobulk Ltd. provides vessel management services, with daily fees increased to €775, totaling $2.8 million in H1 2023; Eurochart S.A. provides S&P and chartering services, with chartering commissions of $1.16 million in H1 2023; Sentinel and Technomar also provide insurance and crewing services - The company has management agreements with Eurobulk Ltd., controlled by the Pittas family, for technical and commercial vessel management services, with daily fixed fees increased from **€720** in 2022 to **€775** in 2023[86](index=86&type=chunk) - In H1 2023, vessel management fees paid to Eurobulk Ltd. were **$2,752,178**, with additional service fees of **$1,075,000**[86](index=86&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) - Eurochart S.A., an affiliate of the Pittas family, provides sale and purchase and chartering services, charging **1%** of the vessel sale price and **1.25%** of chartering revenue; chartering service commissions were **$1,159,646** in H1 2023[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Note 7. Other operating expenses / (income)](index=20&type=section&id=Note%207.%20Other%20operating%20expenses%20%2F%20%28income%29) In H1 2023, the company recorded $1.4 million in other operating income, primarily from off-hire insurance proceeds for two vessels, compared to $0.35 million in other operating expenses in H1 2022 - In H1 2023, the company recorded other operating income of **$1.4 million**, related to off-hire insurance proceeds for two vessels[91](index=91&type=chunk) - In H1 2022, the company recorded other operating expenses of **$0.35 million**, related to charterer account settlements[91](index=91&type=chunk) [Note 8. Long-Term Bank Loans](index=21&type=section&id=Note%208.%20Long-Term%20Bank%20Loans) As of June 30, 2023, total long-term bank loans increased to $132.8 million from year-end 2022; two loans were repaid, and new $26 million loans were secured for M/V "Gregos" and M/V "Terataki", with an additional $40 million refinancing loan signed in July 2023; interest expense remained stable after capitalization, but the weighted average interest rate significantly increased Long-Term Bank Loan Balances and Future Annual Repayment Schedule | Metric | December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Total loans | $107,975,000 | $132,830,000 | | Less: current portion | $(55,765,000) | $(28,150,000) | | Long-term portion | $52,210,000 | $104,680,000 | | **Future Annual Repayment Schedule** | | | | As of June 30, 2024 | | $28,150,000 | | As of June 30, 2025 | | $34,750,000 | | As of June 30, 2026 | | $21,750,000 | | As of June 30, 2027 | | $7,600,000 | | 2028 and thereafter | | $40,580,000 | | **Total** | | **$132,830,000** | - In H1 2023, the company repaid two loans totaling **$14.15 million** using own funds, releasing the related vessels from mortgage[94](index=94&type=chunk) - The company secured new loans of **$26 million** each for M/V "Gregos" and M/V "Terataki", at an interest rate of SOFR plus **2.15%**[95](index=95&type=chunk)[96](index=96&type=chunk) - On July 13, 2023, the company signed and drew down a **$40 million** term loan to refinance **$28.38 million** of existing debt and provide working capital[97](index=97&type=chunk) - In H1 2023, interest expense (net of **$2.3 million** capitalized interest) was **$2.1 million**, consistent with H1 2022, but the weighted average interest rate increased from **3.6%** to **7.6%**[99](index=99&type=chunk) [Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies](index=23&type=section&id=Note%209.%20Commitments%20and%20Contingencies) As of June 30, 2023, the company has future minimum aggregate revenues of $287.3 million under non-cancelable time charter agreements, mostly due in 2024 and 2025; additionally, there are eight container vessels under construction with total contract amounts of $320.4 million, with $229 million remaining to be paid, primarily in 2024 Future Minimum Time Charter Revenues | As of June 30 | Amount (USD) | | :----------- | :----------- | | 2024 | $165,100,000 | | 2025 | $90,400,000 | | 2026 | $31,800,000 | | **Total** | **$287,300,000** | Unpaid Commitments for Vessels Under Construction | As of June 30 | Amount (USD) | | :----------- | :----------- | | 2024 | $168,000,000 | | As of December 31, 2024 | $61,000,000 | | **Total** | **$229,000,000** | - The company plans to meet these commitments through bank financing and available cash[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Note 10. Stock Incentive Plan](index=24&type=section&id=Note%2010.%20Stock%20Incentive%20Plan) As of June 30, 2023, unrecognized compensation cost for unvested shares was $772,483, expected to be recognized over 0.82 years; stock-based compensation expense of $680,294 was recognized in H1 2023, and unvested restricted shares accumulated $150,625 in dividends - As of June 30, 2023, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested shares was **$772,483**, expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of **0.82 years**[104](index=104&type=chunk) - In H1 2023, stock-based compensation expense of **$680,294** was recognized and included in "General and administrative expenses"[104](index=104&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, unvested restricted shares had accumulated dividends of **$150,625**, presented as "Accrued dividends"[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Note 11. Earnings Per Share](index=25&type=section&id=Note%2011.%20Earnings%20Per%20Share) For the six months ended June 30, 2023, basic earnings per share were $8.28 and diluted earnings per share were $8.25, both lower than the corresponding period in 2022 Earnings Per Share Calculation | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------- | :---------------------- | :---------------------- | | Net income | $60,686,136 | $57,632,915 | | Basic earnings per share | $8.40 | $8.28 | | Diluted earnings per share | $8.36 | $8.25 | [Note 12. Common shares and Additional paid-in capital](index=26&type=section&id=Note%2012.%20Common%20shares%20and%20Additional%20paid-in%20capital) The board approved and extended a $20 million share repurchase program, with approximately $8.2 million used to repurchase 400,710 shares to date; in H1 2023, 120,454 common shares were repurchased, and cash dividends of $0.50 per share, totaling $7.03 million, were declared - The company's Board of Directors approved and extended a share repurchase program for up to **$20 million**, with approximately **$8.2 million** used to repurchase **400,710** common shares to date[109](index=109&type=chunk) - In H1 2023, the company repurchased **120,454** common shares under the share repurchase program for a total consideration of approximately **$2.2 million**[111](index=111&type=chunk) - The company declared cash dividends of **$0.50** per share in February and May 2023, totaling **$7.03 million** in H1 2023[112](index=112&type=chunk) [Note 13. Financial Instruments](index=26&type=section&id=Note%2013.%20Financial%20Instruments) The company uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk on floating-rate long-term bank loans, but these do not qualify for hedge accounting, with fair value changes recognized in profit or loss; credit risk is managed by transacting with highly-rated institutions, and financial instrument fair values are measured using market data, primarily Level 2 - The company uses interest rate swap agreements as economic hedges to manage interest rate risk on a portion of its floating-rate long-term bank loans, but these swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting, with fair value changes recognized in "Derivative income, net"[114](index=114&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, the company had one open swap agreement with a notional amount of **$20 million**[114](index=114&type=chunk) - The company limits credit risk by performing ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and transacting with highly-rated counterparties[116](index=116&type=chunk) Fair Value Measurement of Derivatives (As of June 30, 2023) | Asset | Balance Sheet Location | Total (USD) | (Level 1) (USD) | (Level 2) (USD) | (Level 3) (USD) | | :----------------------- | :------------- | :----- | :----- | :----- | :----- | | Interest rate swap agreements, current portion | Derivatives, current portion of assets | $444,068 | - | $444,068 | - | | Interest rate swap agreements, long-term portion | Derivatives, long-term portion of assets | $73,007 | - | $73,007 | - | Derivative Income, net | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :----------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :---------------------- | | Interest rate swap agreements – unrealized gain/(loss) | $2,410,656 | $(3,294,851) | | Interest rate swap agreements – realized (loss)/gain | $(100,752) | $4,038,484 | | **Total derivative income** | **$2,309,904** | **$743,633** | [Subsequent Events](index=30&type=section&id=Subsequent%20Events) [Subsequent Events](index=30&type=section&id=Subsequent%20Events) In July and August 2023, the company repurchased and canceled 41,921 common shares under its buyback program; on July 6, 2023, the second newbuilding, M/V "Terataki", was delivered and commenced a 36-to-40-month time charter; additionally, in July 2023, the company early terminated existing time charters for two vessels and signed new 20-to-24-month time charters with Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. at $21,000 per vessel per day, which began in August 2023 - In July and August 2023, the company repurchased and canceled **41,921** common shares under its share repurchase program for a total consideration of approximately **$0.94 million**[123](index=123&type=chunk) - On July 6, 2023, the company took delivery of the second newbuilding, M/V "Terataki", which immediately commenced a time charter for **36 to 40 months**[123](index=123&type=chunk) - In July 2023, the company agreed to early terminate existing time charters for M/V "Rena P" and M/V "Emmanuel P" and signed new time charters with Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. for **20 to 24 months** at **$21,000** per vessel per day, which commenced in August 2023[123](index=123&type=chunk)
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-08-10 07:59
Financial Performance - Net Revenues for Q2 2023 were $47.7 million[6], a decrease of 1.6% compared to $48.48 million in Q2 2022[77] - Net Income for Q2 2023 was $28.9 million, or $4.15 per share[6], a decrease of 6.1% compared to $30.75 million in Q2 2022[77] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2023 was $30.6 million[6], a decrease of 10.5% compared to $34.18 million in Q2 2022[77] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per common share[21] Fleet and Operations - The current fleet comprises 19 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 58,900 TEU and an average age of 15.9 years[26] - The company repurchased 396,615 shares of its common stock for approximately $8.1 million under a $20 million share repurchase plan[7] - M/V Terataki was delivered on July 6, 2023, and commenced a 36-40 month charter at $48,000 per day[9] - Charter coverage is approximately 93% for 2023 and almost 64% for 2024[29] Market Overview - The idle fleet was 0.28 million TEU as of July 17, 2023, representing 1.1% of the total fleet[36] - Container volumes fell by 2.0% year-over-year[45] - The company estimates additional debt of around $165 million will be assumed to finance the newbuilding program[80]
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-09 21:47
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Aristides Pittas - Chairman and CEO Tasos Aslidis - CFO Conference Call Participants Tate Sullivan - Maxim Group Kristoffer Skeie - Arctic Securities Climent Molins - Value Investor's Edge Operator Thank you for standing by, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Euroseas Conference Call on the Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results. We have with us Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and Chief Executiv ...
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-04-27 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 20-F _________________ (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR OR Not applicable (Translation of Registrant's name into English) Republic of the Marshall Islands (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 4 Messogiou & Evropis Street, 151 24 Maroussi Greece (Address of principal executive offices) Tasos Aslidis, Tel: (908) 301-9091, euroseas@euroseas.gr, Eu ...
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-02-23 16:00
FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of February 2023 Commission File Number: 001-33283 EUROSEAS LTD. (Translation of registrant's name into English) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 4 Messogiou & Evropis Street 151 24 Maroussi, 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 ...
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-16 02:13
Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA) Q4 2022 Results Conference Call February 15, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Aristides Pittas - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tasos Aslidis - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Tate Sullivan - Maxim Group Operator Thank you for standing by, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Euroseas Conference Call on the Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results. We have with us Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; and Mr. Tasos Aslidis, C ...