Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $30,260 thousand, a slight increase from $30,064 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 0.65%[2] - Gross profit increased to $10,859 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $9,488 thousand in 2023, reflecting a growth of 14.5%[2] - Operating profit for the period was $12,915 thousand, up from $8,463 thousand in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of 52.9%[2] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $10,688 thousand, compared to $5,534 thousand in 2023, marking an increase of 93%[2] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were 2.43 cents, compared to 1.26 cents in 2023, reflecting an increase of 92.1%[2] - The total comprehensive income for the period was $10,687 thousand, compared to $5,309 thousand in 2023, representing an increase of 101.5%[3] - The group achieved a total segment profit of $12,329 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which is a significant increase of 84.5% compared to $6,678 thousand for the same period in 2023[11] - The group’s pre-tax consolidated profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $10,693 thousand, compared to $5,536 thousand for the same period in 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 92.0%[11] - Net profit surged by approximately $5.2 million or 94.5% to about $10.7 million, with a net profit margin increasing from approximately 18.4% to about 35.3%[37] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were $181,257 thousand, a decrease from $187,723 thousand as of December 31, 2023[4] - Current assets increased to $37,182 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to $25,693 thousand at the end of 2023, showing a growth of 45%[4] - Total liabilities decreased to $46,203 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from $63,356 thousand at the end of 2023, representing a reduction of 27%[5] - Non-current assets totaled $144,075 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from $162,030 thousand at the end of 2023, indicating a decline of 11.1%[4] - The group’s total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to $165,694 thousand, up from $174,279 thousand as of December 31, 2023[10] - The group’s total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were $45,362 thousand, compared to $61,845 thousand as of December 31, 2023, indicating a reduction in liabilities[10] - The capital debt ratio decreased by 31.9% to 0.32 as of June 30, 2024, compared to 0.47 as of December 31, 2023[38] - The current ratio improved by 89.1% to 3.12 as of June 30, 2024, compared to 1.65 as of December 31, 2023[38] Revenue Sources - The group’s income from contracts with customers for the six months ended June 30, 2024, included $10,635 thousand from charter and freight contracts, down from $11,999 thousand in the same period of 2023[13] - Revenue from asphalt charter services increased by approximately $3.3 million or 21.4% to about $18.7 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in average daily charter rates[26] - The company faced a significant decrease in revenue from bulk carrier charter services, dropping approximately $1.8 million or 66.7% to about $0.9 million due to the sale of the last cape-sized vessel[27] - The group recorded a revenue of approximately $30.3 million for the period, representing a slight increase of 0.7% compared to the same period in 2023[21] Operational Developments - The group sold a vessel for a cash price of $16,950,000, resulting in a net gain of approximately $3,644,000 after deducting the sale costs[18] - The group has a fleet of ten vessels with a total capacity of approximately 92,000 deadweight tons, with seven vessels operating under time charters and three under voyage or contract of affreightment[21] - The group has entered into a shipbuilding contract to construct two vessels, expected to be delivered by December 2025 and March 2026, respectively, to expand its fleet[21] - The company has contracted to build two chemical/asphalt vessels, each with a deadweight of 9,550 tons, for a total price of approximately $42 million, with delivery scheduled for 2025 and 2026[24] - The company sold its last cape-sized vessel in March 2024 for approximately $17.0 million, which is expected to enhance operational and liquidity management[23] Cost Management - The cost of sales decreased by approximately $1.2 million or 5.8% to about $19.4 million, mainly due to savings in fuel costs and other expenses[28] - Fuel costs decreased by approximately $0.5 million or 16.4%, primarily related to the reduction in asphalt charter revenue[28] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately $0.3 million or 16.7% to about $2.1 million, primarily due to increased director remuneration and fees related to a vessel loan arrangement[33] - Financing costs decreased from approximately $2.9 million to about $2.2 million, mainly due to a lower capital debt ratio[35] Cash Flow and Financing - As of June 30, 2024, the group's cash and bank balance amounted to approximately $34.1 million, an increase of about $11.4 million from $22.7 million as of December 31, 2023[40] - The group's borrowings and lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were approximately $42.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, with most borrowings in USD and lease liabilities primarily in RMB[42] - On July 16, 2024, the group arranged financing of $12 million for additional working capital, to be repaid in 28 quarterly installments[47] Governance and Compliance - The group has fully complied with the corporate governance code applicable as of June 30, 2024[49] - All directors confirmed adherence to the standards for securities trading as of June 30, 2024[50] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting principles[52] Future Outlook - The company expects stable growth in the asphalt shipping industry in the second half of 2024, driven by ongoing global infrastructure development and increasing demand for asphalt[25] - The company emphasizes the need to monitor market demand fluctuations and regulatory changes to effectively address current challenges and seize new opportunities[25] - The management believes the group has the capability to further expand its position in the time charter market for clean tankers[22] Dividend Policy - The group does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2023[16] - The group does not plan to pay any interim dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2024[48] Miscellaneous - The group has not conducted any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or joint ventures during the review period[46] - As of June 30, 2024, the group had no significant contingent liabilities[45] - The group has not entered into any interest rate swap contracts as of June 30, 2024, and has not established any foreign currency forward contracts[44]
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