Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated record quarterly revenue of $151 million, up 13% compared to the same period last year [3][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $73 million, consistent with both the same period of 2024 and Q4 [4][12] - Net income attributable to stockholders was $27 million, the highest quarterly net income in the last three years [15] - Basic earnings per share were 39 cents, with adjusted net income of $25.5 million or 37 cents per share [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Income from the joint venture terminal was down significantly, with throughput limited to 86,000 tonnes for the quarter [6][14] - Average time charter equivalent (TCE) rates were $30,476 per day, 8% higher than both the previous quarter and the same period last year [5][12] - Utilization was above 92%, in line with guidance and higher than both Q4 of 2024 and the same period last year [6][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. ethylene prices fell from $660 per metric ton to $440 per metric ton, leading to increased throughput volumes in April [40] - The tariff situation fluctuated, with China dropping the ethane tariff from 125% to 1%, which positively impacted market activity [26][27] - The global Handysize vessel supply remains attractive, with 22% of vessels over 20 years old [10][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on fleet renewal, having acquired three secondhand ethylene-capable vessels and sold older vessels [7][43] - A new share repurchase program of up to $50 million has been authorized to enhance shareholder returns [36][38] - The company aims to maintain strong cash flows and return capital to shareholders while managing debt effectively [45][46] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in demand fundamentals, citing continued growth in U.S. natural gas liquids production and export infrastructure [46] - The company anticipates materially higher terminal throughput in Q2 and a widening ethylene arbitrage [47] - Management acknowledged recent market volatility but remains optimistic about recovery and operational resilience [45][46] Other Important Information - The company reported a strong cash position of $139 million despite various expenditures [15][16] - The refinancing of $300 million was completed successfully, enhancing liquidity and reducing financing costs [17][19] - The company plans to continue investing in energy and fuel-saving initiatives [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What happened to cargo opportunities during the trade standstill with China? - Management noted that LPG is a deep market, allowing for trades to other regions, and some trades were successfully redirected to the Middle East [51][52] Question: Will the realized rates soften in the second quarter? - Management indicated that increased volumes in the second quarter could lead to a positive impact on rates, despite the previous focus on shorter voyages [54][55] Question: What is the timing for putting debt on the terminal project? - Management stated that while it is on the list, it is not an immediate priority as they focus on repaying more expensive bank debt first [58] Question: How will the new buyback program be deployed? - The company plans to utilize the buyback program in the near term, with parameters in place for execution [62] Question: Has market volatility changed the chartering strategy? - Management confirmed that they are looking to increase their coverage percentage in response to market conditions [64]