Pyxis Tankers Announces Joint Venture Agreement to Acquire Modern Dry-Bulk Vessel, Expansion of Common Share Repurchase Program & Partial Redemption of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

Mr. Eddie Valentis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented: "Secondhand values for modern eco-efficient product tankers continue to appreciate unabated. In our opinion, current asset prices are prohibitively high for fleet expansion of our MR's. In our commitment to enhancing shareholder value, we have continued to improve our balance sheet, repurchased common shares and selectively expanded our footprint in the dry-bulk sector. After due consideration, the independent and disinteres ...