Group 1: Earnings Performance - Pangaea Logistics reported quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but down from $0.32 per share a year ago [1] - The company had a surprise in the previous quarter, posting earnings of $0.10 per share against an expected $0.01, resulting in a 900% surprise [1] - Over the last four quarters, Pangaea Logistics has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times [1] Group 2: Revenue Performance - The company posted revenues of $153.12 million for the quarter ended September 2024, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.43% and up from $135.62 million year-over-year [2] - Pangaea Logistics has also topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters [2] Group 3: Stock Performance and Outlook - Pangaea Logistics shares have declined approximately 18.2% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 25.8% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of the recent earnings numbers [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.28 on revenues of $155.74 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.76 on revenues of $530.64 million [7] Group 4: Industry Context - The Transportation - Shipping industry, to which Pangaea Logistics belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Pangaea Logistics' stock performance [5][6]

Financial Performance - Net income attributable to Pangaea for Q3 2024 was $5.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, with total revenue of $153.1 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.9%[2][15] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 14.2% to $23.9 million in Q3 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.6%, down from 20.6% in the prior year period[4][15] - Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $22.72 million, a decrease of 13.8% compared to $26.36 million for the same period in 2023[19] - Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $21,084,541, a decrease of 16.5% from $25,240,555 in the same period of 2023[20] - Net transportation and service revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $74,602,353, compared to $74,895,540 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.4%[20] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $23,917,160, down from $27,880,548 in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of 14.1%[20] - Net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $5,111,040, a significant decrease of 73.0% from $18,868,291 in the same period of 2023[20] - Earnings per common share - diluted for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $0.11, down from $0.42 in the same period of 2023, a decline of 73.8%[20] - Non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to Pangaea for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $11,072,264, compared to $14,355,855 in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 22.9%[20] Fleet and Operations - Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rates earned by Pangaea were $16,324 per day, a 4% increase year-over-year, exceeding the average Baltic Panamax and Supramax indices by 19%[2][3] - The company expanded its owned vessel fleet to 26 with the acquisition of Bulk Brenton and Bulk Patience during Q3 2024[2][12] - Pangaea entered into a definitive agreement to merge 15 dry bulk handy-size vessels with M. T. Maritime, expected to close by year-end 2024, increasing the owned fleet size by over 60%[7][10] - Pangaea's total shipping days increased by 4% to 4,805 days compared to the same period last year[2] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2024, Pangaea had $93.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total debt of $292.8 million, maintaining a net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.5x[5][15] - Total assets increased to $749.17 million as of September 30, 2024, up from $705.18 million at December 31, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 6.24%[17] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $93.12 million from $99.04 million, reflecting a decline of about 5.9%[19] - Total stockholders' equity rose to $378.81 million, up from $370.20 million, indicating an increase of approximately 2.2%[18] - Total current assets reached $196.24 million, up from $191.83 million, marking an increase of about 2.3%[17] Investment and Cash Flow - Net cash provided by operating activities was $46.41 million, an increase of 55.1% compared to $29.88 million in the same period last year[19] - The company incurred $57.53 million in purchases of vessels and vessel improvements, significantly higher than $27.22 million in the previous year[19] - Proceeds from long-term debt amounted to $64.15 million, with no proceeds reported in the same period last year[19] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $57.35 million, compared to $25.02 million in the prior year, indicating a significant increase in investment outflows[19] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on December 13, 2024[6] - Retained earnings increased to $165.42 million from $159.03 million, reflecting a growth of approximately 4.3%[18] Strategic Focus and Risks - The company is focused on expanding logistics operations at new and existing ports, with ongoing terminal operations expansion in the Port of Tampa expected to complete in the second half of 2025[11][12] - Pangaea's asset-lite, cargo-centric model aims to provide superior durability and cost efficiency, emphasizing profitable growth amid fluctuations in global dry bulk capacity and demand[8][10] - Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. continues to focus on enhancing its logistics services and expanding its market presence in the dry bulk transportation sector[27] - The company anticipates potential risks including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, which may impact future performance[29] Derivative Instruments - The company reported an unrealized loss on derivative instruments of $5,961,224 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a gain of $(4,531,912) in the same period of 2023[20]

Revenue Performance - Voyage revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $145,120,000, an increase of 13.4% compared to $127,885,000 for the same period in 2023[103]. - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, reached $389,361,000, up 6.0% from $367,391,000 in the prior year[103]. - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $153.1 million, a 13% increase from $135.6 million in the same period of 2023, driven by a 5% rise in total shipping days[118]. - Voyage revenues increased by 13% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reaching $145.1 million compared to $127.9 million in the same period of 2023[119]. - Voyage revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 3% to $356.5 million compared to $346.3 million in the same period of 2023[130]. - Charter revenues rose by 28% to $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3.8 million in the same period of 2023[120]. - Charter revenues increased to $23.7 million from $16.6 million, a 43% increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023[131]. - Terminal & Stevedore revenues decreased by 20% to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down from $3.9 million in the same period of 2023[121]. - Terminal & Stevedore revenues rose by 105% to $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, attributed to the acquisition of port operations[132]. Income and Profitability - Net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $5,111,000, a decrease of 72.9% from $18,868,000 in the same period last year[103]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net income was approximately $5.1 million, down from $18.9 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of about 73%[117]. - The company reported a gross profit of $21,084,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down from $25,241,000 in the same period last year[103]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $23,917,000, down 14.0% from $27,881,000 in the prior year[106]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $23.9 million, compared to $27.9 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 14%[117]. Cash Flow and Debt - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $46,408,000, significantly higher than $29,883,000 in the same period last year[106]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $46.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $29.9 million for the same period in 2023[148]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $57.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily for the purchase of two vessels[149]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net cash used of $45.9 million in the same period of 2023[150]. - Total secured debt, including lease liabilities, increased to $288,857,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to $264,435,000 at the end of December 2023[105]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $93,120,000 as of September 30, 2024, from $99,038,000 at the end of December 2023[105]. - As of September 30, 2024, the Company's working capital was $100.3 million, an increase from $86.5 million as of December 31, 2023[144]. Operational Metrics - Total shipping days for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were 4,805, an increase from 4,610 days in the same period last year[103]. - Time charter equivalent (TCE) rates for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $16,324 per day, compared to $15,748 per day in the prior year[103]. - The average TCE rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $16,324, up 4% from $15,748 in the same period of 2023[116]. - Charter hire expenses increased by 25% to $96.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, driven by a 38% rise in average market rates for vessels[134]. - Vessel operating expenses slightly increased by approximately 1% to $41.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024[135]. - Terminal & Stevedore expenses increased by 88% to $7.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, also due to the acquisition of port operations[136]. Market Conditions - The Baltic Dry Index averaged 1,871 for the third quarter of 2024, up approximately 43% from 1,305 in the same quarter of 2023[115]. - The Company capitalized drydocking costs totaling approximately $3.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024[153].

Core Insights - Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. reported a net income of $5.1 million for Q3 2024, with adjusted net income of $11.1 million, reflecting a diluted earnings per share of $0.24 [2][3] - The company achieved total revenue of $153.1 million, a year-over-year increase of 13% from $135.6 million in Q3 2023 [2][6] - Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rates increased by 4% year-over-year to $16,324 per day, exceeding the average Baltic Panamax and Supramax indices by 19% [2][3] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $23.9 million, down 14.2% from the previous year, with an EBITDA margin of 15.6% compared to 20.6% in Q3 2023 [2][3] - Operating cash flow was reported at $28.5 million, with total debt amounting to $292.8 million and a net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.5x [2][3] - The company had $93.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024 [2][3] Strategic Developments - Pangaea is expanding its fleet, having acquired two modern supramaxes and entered into a merger agreement to integrate 15 dry bulk handy-size vessels from M. T. Maritime, which will increase its owned fleet by over 60% [3][4] - The company is focused on enhancing its logistics operations at existing ports and expanding terminal operations, particularly in the Port of Tampa, expected to be completed in the second half of 2025 [4] - Pangaea's asset-lite, cargo-centric model aims to provide cost efficiency and scalability, leveraging both owned and chartered vessels [3][4] Market Position - The company operates the largest high ice class dry bulk fleet globally and is committed to providing specialized shipping and logistics services in commodity and niche markets [4][12] - Pangaea's strategic focus on premium rate trade routes has allowed it to maintain TCE rates above prevailing market indices despite fluctuations in global dry bulk capacity and demand [3][4] - The company aims to maximize fleet utilization and continue upgrading its fleet while divesting older, non-core assets [4]

Core Viewpoint - Pangaea Logistics Solutions will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on November 12, 2024, followed by a conference call on November 13, 2024, to discuss the results and recent events [1][2]. Company Overview - Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. is a global provider of maritime logistics services, catering to industrial customers needing transportation for various dry bulk cargoes such as grains, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite, and limestone [2]. - The company offers a comprehensive range of services including cargo loading, cargo discharge, vessel chartering, and voyage planning to meet customer transportation needs [2].

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NEWPORT, R.I., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, and M.T. Maritime Management (USA) LLC ("MTM"), managers of a diversified fleet of tankers and dry bulk vessels, today announced a definitive agreement to merge fifteen handy-size dry bulk vessels into Pangaea's 26 vessel supramax, ultramax, panamax and post-panamax fleet. The handy vessels are currently owned by Strategi ...

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2Q24 Earnings Call Presentation Safe Harbor 2Q24 Earnings Call Presentation This presentation may include certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding future financial performance, future growth and future acquisitions. These statements are based on Pangaea's and managements' current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those ...

Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. (NASDAQ:PANL) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Stefan Neely - IR, Vallum Advisors Mark Filanowski - CEO Gianni Del Signore - CFO Mads Petersen - COO Conference Call Participants Liam Burke - B. Riley Poe Fratt - AGP Operator Good morning. My name is Savannah, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Pangaea Logistics Solutions Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Teleconference ...