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Flex LNG Maintains Dividend and Guidance
FLEXFlex(FLEX) The Motley Fool·2025-05-22 07:55

Core Insights - Flex LNG declared an ordinary dividend of 0.75pershareforthequarter,resultinginatrailingtwelvemonthyieldof120.75 per share for the quarter, resulting in a trailing twelve-month yield of 12%, supported by 410 million in cash at the end of Q1 2025 [1] - The company reaffirmed full-year 2025 revenue guidance in the range of 340millionto340 million to 360 million [1][8] Financial Performance - The balance sheet optimization program aims to unlock an additional 120millioninfreecash,withplansforrefinancingshipsFlexResoluteandFlexConstellation[2]AttheendofQ12025,thecompanyheld120 million in free cash, with plans for refinancing ships Flex Resolute and Flex Constellation [2] - At the end of Q1 2025, the company held 410 million in cash and has its first scheduled debt maturity in 2028 [2] - The refinancing initiatives are expected to lower the average cost of capital and extend debt maturities, supporting liquidity [3] Risk Management - Flex LNG increased its interest rate swap portfolio to 700millionnotionalbytheendofQ12025,providing70700 million notional by the end of Q1 2025, providing 70% hedge coverage over the next 24 months [4] - The company added an additional 150 million in swaps, increasing the total to 850millionataweightedaveragerateofapproximately3.5850 million at a weighted average rate of approximately 3.5% [5] Contractual Strength - As of May 2025, Flex LNG has a minimum contract backlog of 59 vessel-years, potentially rising to 88 years if charter options are exercised [6][7] - This exceptional contractual coverage provides predictability and cushions earnings against short-term spot rate pressure [7] Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed full-year 2025 revenue guidance of 340 million to $360 million, with debt maturities extended and interest costs reduced [8]