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Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-01 19:17
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record average TCE of $76,337 per operating day with a total utilization of 93.6%, yielding an adjusted TCE of about $71,431, marking the best result in the company's history [50][86] - The trailing 12-month net income was approximately $304 million, resulting in a 33.4% return on shareholders' equity, reflecting strong profitability [53] - The company declared a $1 per share dividend, bringing total dividends paid to $11.50 per share or nearly $465 million in aggregate since the IPO [87] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Helios Pool achieved a spot TCE of $91,417 per day, the highest spot rate the pool has ever earned for a quarter [84] - The company has 5 vessels on time charter within the pool, indicating spot exposure of about 75% to 80% for the 27 vessels in the Helios Pool [66] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that U.S. inventory levels remain very high, which is expected to stabilize pricing as the worst coal season passes [11] - The market has seen a significant increase in LPG supply due to warm winter conditions, impacting U.S. export prices [70] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term solutions for decarbonization and has invested in scrubbers, with average daily net savings of about $3,000 per day from scrubber-fitted vessels [96] - The company is evaluating opportunities to upgrade existing ships to carry ammonia, with costs expected to be significantly less than $5 million when amortized over multiple ships [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the medium- to long-term prospects for the business despite acknowledging short-term volatility [76] - The company anticipates that the congestion in the Panama Canal will return to normal levels, which will positively impact operations [76] Other Important Information - The company has a strong cash position with an unrestricted cash balance of $215 million as of January 31, 2024 [82] - The company is committed to sustainability and has invested in technologies aimed at reducing carbon and methane emissions [99][100] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on bookings to date - Management confirmed bookings in excess of 100,000 for over 60% of the quarter [2] Question: Factors driving the pullback in rates - Management noted that the market is currently at a lower point than last year, with expectations for a turnaround as the market stabilizes [6][23] Question: Impact of Red Sea tensions on VLGC trade - Management indicated that the impact is complex and difficult to predict due to ongoing geopolitical tensions [26] Question: Cost of upgrading vessels for ammonia - Management stated that the cost is expected to be significantly less than $5 million when amortized over multiple ships [30] Question: Current spot rates and cash breakeven levels - Management acknowledged that current spot rates are below cash breakeven levels, reflecting the volatility in the market [34]
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-01-31 22:40
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-36437 Dorian LPG Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Marshall Islands ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-02 18:40
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Theodore Young - Chief Financial Officer John Hadjipateras - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Hansen - Chief Commercial Officer John Lycouris - Chief Executive Officer, Dorian LPG USA Conference Call Participants Omar Nokta - Jefferies LLC Operator Welcome to the Dorian LPG Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A br ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-01 21:40
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-36437 Dorian LPG Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indicate by check ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-02 18:47
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) Q1 2024 Results Conference Call August 2, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ted Young - Chief Financial Officer John Hadjipateras - Chairman, President and CEO John Lycouris - Chief Executive Officer, Dorian LPG USA Taro Rasmussen - Vice President of Chartering Conference Call Participants Omar Nokta - Jefferies Brian Reynolds - UBS Climent Molins - Value Investor Edge Operator Greetings. And welcome to Dorian LPG First Quarter 2024 Earnings. At this time, all participants are ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-01 21:37
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-36437 Dorian LPG Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Marshall Islands | | ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-06-01 23:32
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 001-36437 Dorian LPG Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Marshall Islands 66-0818228 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-24 18:39
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 24, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Theodore Young - CFO John Hadjipateras - Chairman, President and CEO John Lycouris - CEO, Dorian LPG USA Tim Hansen - Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Omar Nokta - Jefferies Sean Morgan - Evercore ISI Operator Greetings. Welcome to Dorian LPG Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the fo ...
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-01 21:18
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2023, the company reported an EBITDA of $76.2 million, a significant increase from $46.2 million in the previous quarter, and net income reached $51.3 million, marking the second highest in corporate history [43][49] - The net debt-to-capitalization ratio was approximately 34% [43] - Cash balance increased from $129.8 million at December 31, 2022, to roughly $165 million by January 30, 2023 [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total utilization for the quarter was 97.8%, with a daily TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) per operating day of $52,768, yielding a utilization-adjusted TCE of about $51,630 [22] - The Helios pool reported a spot TCE of approximately $57,000 per available day for the quarter [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. LPG exports are projected to grow by 15.9% in 2023, up from an earlier estimate of 11.3% [9] - Global LPG exports increased by 4% in the last quarter and 6% for the year, primarily supported by North America [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation, balancing dividends and investments in scrubbers, which have shown good returns [46][65] - The company is committed to decarbonizing shipping and has invested in energy-saving devices and scrubbers to reduce emissions [19][58] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding cash flow generation in the coming months, despite external risks such as potential global recession and COVID-19 impacts in China [56][50] - The company is preparing for the 2023 IMO emission regulations and is focused on improving commercial performance [44][58] Other Important Information - The company has returned over $500 million to shareholders since its IPO, including a $1 irregular dividend announced for February 2023 [7][46] - The installed cost of new scrubbers is expected to be about two-thirds of the initial program costs, reflecting improved efficiency and installation processes [24][86] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should investors think about Dorian's use of cash in the near- to medium-term? - Management indicated that dividends and investments in scrubbers are viewed as equal priorities in capital allocation decisions [65] Question: What is driving the recent uptrend in the spot market? - The increase in demand due to cold weather in Asia and a lack of shipping length contributed to the recent market rebound [70] Question: How does the current order book compare to the existing fleet? - Management noted that while there are many new ships being delivered, the demand from the U.S. is expected to absorb a significant portion of this new capacity [100] Question: What routes are more indicative of VLGC trade? - The most active routes are U.S. Gulf to the Far East and U.S. Gulf to Europe, with the U.S. East being the most significant market [123]
Dorian LPG(LPG) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-02-01 16:06
Financial Performance - Fleet TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) reached $52,768 per operating day[7] - Spot TCE averaged $53,754 per operating day[7] - Fleet utilization was at 97.8%[7] - Cash and investments totaled $129.9 million as of December 31, 2022[7] - Total debt obligations amounted to $635.6 million as of December 31, 2022[7] - Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2022, was $51,263,710, compared to $16,580,885 for the same period in 2021[17] Market Trends - North American exports increased year-over-year, with the United States exporting 13,524,958 in 4Q22 compared to 13,030,489 in 4Q21[9] - Middle East exports showed positive growth over the quarter, reaching 11,563,752 in 4Q22[10] Environmental Initiatives - Scrubber operations yielded average savings of approximately $246 per metric ton of HSFO consumed, with voyage economics improving by about $5,831 per day net of scrubber OPEX in 4Q22[14] - The company is installing three additional scrubber units on vessels undergoing scheduled dry docking[15]