Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call February 18, 2026 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains certain "forward-looking statements" (as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Costamare Inc. (the "Company") expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, future ...

Investor Presentation Hapag-Lloyd signs merger agreement with ZIM 17/02/2026 Hamburg I N V E S TO R P R E S E N TA TI O N Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, where applicable, the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions, estimates, projections or plans that are inherently subject to significant risks, a ...

In a merger of two of the world’s largest container shipping lines, Hapag-Lloyd of Germany will acquire Israel’s Zim Integrated Shipping Services for $4.2 billion. Zim (NYSE: ZIM) confirmed an earlier report by FreightWaves in an announcement Monday. The all-cash deal values Zim at $35 per share, or $4.2 billion, a 58% premium to its prior-day closing price and 126% premium to its unaffected stock price. Zim said the sale is structured so that a new Israel-based company, New ZIM, will acquire a portion ...

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has hit Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with a $22.7 million fine over three violations of the U.S. Shipping Act. The enforcement action centers on three main issues: who MSC billed for late fees, how it handled the disclosure of rates for certain containers and repeated overcharges tied to those containers. More from Sourcing Journal After concluding a two-year investigation that started in August 2023, the commission upheld and expanded on a prior ruling by a ...

Euroseas Conference Call Summary Company Overview - Euroseas operates in the feeder and intermediate sectors of the container market with a fleet of 21 vessels and four under construction [2][3] - The company has been publicly listed since 2005, with a market capitalization growth from approximately $50 million to about $500 million [4] Fleet and Operations - The fleet includes six intermediate vessels averaging 18 years old and 15 feeder vessels, with nine new vessels built between 2023 and 2025 [5][6] - Future growth is supported by the order of four additional intermediate vessels for delivery in 2027 and 2028 [6] Financial Performance - For the nine-month period, Euroseas reported an average of 22.6 vessels at a charter rate of $28,735 per day, generating total net revenue of $170 million and net income close to $100 million [10] - The company paid a dividend of $0.70 per share for Q3, translating to an annualized yield of about 5% [10][11] - Projected earnings per share for 2026 and 2027 are expected to remain high due to significant charter coverage at rates exceeding $31,000 per day [11][12] Market Position and Outlook - Euroseas has a low break-even cost of $12,000 per day per vessel, providing substantial margins with current charter rates [13] - The company maintains a low bank debt of $224 million, representing about 33.3% of total book value of assets, indicating low leverage [14] - The estimated net asset value (NAV) per share is $85, while the current trading price is $53, reflecting a 38% discount [15] Industry Dynamics - The container shipping market experienced low rates from 2010 to 2020 due to oversupply, but rates surged post-COVID due to increased demand for goods [18] - Current geopolitical tensions, such as the Israeli-Gaza conflict, have led to increased charter rates, but normalization is expected in the coming years [19][20] - The order book for new vessels is at 34%, significantly lower than the historical highs, suggesting a more stable market environment [20][21] Investment Considerations - Euroseas is insulated from short to medium-term market fluctuations due to long-term charters secured at profitable levels [22] - The company has a strong commitment to rewarding shareholders with dividends and has a share repurchase program in place [24] - The feeder and intermediate container market fundamentals are positive, with a shrinking fleet expected in the sector [23] Risks and Challenges - Potential headwinds include geopolitical instability and global economic slowdowns, which could impact transportation demand [27][28] - The company is preparing for future fuel transitions by making new vessels LNG ready, although conventional fuel is expected to remain prevalent for some time [26] Conclusion - Euroseas presents a compelling investment opportunity in the container shipping sector, with strong financial performance, a well-managed fleet, and favorable market conditions, despite potential risks from geopolitical and economic factors [22][24]

Core Viewpoint - Bed Bath & Beyond's former corporate entity has filed a complaint against Hyundai Merchant Marine for alleged service failures and excessive fees during the pandemic [1][2]. Group 1: Complaint Details - The complaint was filed with the Federal Maritime Commission, alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act by Hyundai Merchant Marine [1]. - The complaint targets HMM for a pattern of service failures, coerced surcharges, and punitive billing practices during the pandemic [2]. - The core of the complaint involves two service contracts for the shipping years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, which included minimum quantity commitments of 1,000 FEUs and 2,000 FEUs respectively [3]. Group 2: Service Failures and Financial Impact - HMM allegedly failed to provide the contracted vessel space, resulting in a shortfall of over 60 FEUs in the first year and more than 530 FEUs in the second year [4]. - The retailer claims to have incurred over $9.3 million in additional costs due to these service failures across the two years [4]. - The complaint also accuses HMM of conditioning access to shipping space on the payment of peak season surcharges and other fees, contrary to the contract terms [5]. Group 3: Pricing and Performance Issues - Emails referenced in the complaint indicate that HMM offered limited weekly allocations only if Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to increase surcharge levels, with charges rising from $1,000 to $1,500 per container [6]. - Despite paying the additional fees, the performance of HMM did not improve significantly, according to the former retailer [6].

Core Insights - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is currently involved in a significant buyout and takeover battle, attracting interest from both insiders and foreign entities due to its well-capitalized business [1] Company Performance - The container shipping company has reported very strong results, indicating robust financial health and operational performance [1]

Core Insights - Container rates have seen a slight increase in the latest week for the eastbound trans-Pacific route, but they remain significantly lower than prices from November, with a decrease of 20%-30% [1] - Spot rates rose by 7%, or $140 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), indicating a short-term rebound after a decline in late November, yet they are still down by 32%, or $950 per FEU, from early November levels [1] - The market is characterized by oversupply compared to demand, as highlighted by the fact that rates have not returned to previous levels despite recent increases [2] Rate Trends - Spot rates are crucial for rate indexes as shippers and carriers prepare for contract negotiations starting in January [3] - For the West Coast, offered capacity has remained flat to slightly down by 1%, with a 7% increase, or 20,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), from November, reflecting higher supply despite modest rate recovery [3] - Week-on-week spot rates increased by about 8%, or $220 per FEU, for the Asia-U.S. East Coast trade lane, but are still 21%, or $750 per FEU, lower than a month ago [4] Capacity Dynamics - Capacity was reduced by 3% in the past week, contributing to the rate increase, but overall capacity is still up by 12%, or about 20,000 TEUs [4] - In contrast, the Far East to North Europe trade lane is experiencing both demand and supply strength, with carriers adding capacity and rates continuing to rise [5] - Spot rate increases from the Far East to the Mediterranean have shown sustained double-digit growth over the past month as carriers reduce capacity [5] Regional Developments - Carriers are preparing for a return to the region affected by the Red Sea crisis, although transits remain low compared to pre-crisis levels [6]

Core Insights - The maritime container transport volume from Asia to Europe reached 1,625,079 TEUs in September, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.7% [1][4] - The transport volume from the Greater China region (including mainland China and Hong Kong) saw a significant growth of 16%, accounting for approximately 80% of the total transport volume [3] - The cumulative transport volume from July to September reached 5,236,697 TEUs, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.8%, setting a historical record for the quarter [5] Transport Volume Breakdown - Northeast Asia, including Japan, experienced a year-on-year increase of 7% in transport volume, while Southeast Asia saw a growth of 5% [5] - By destination, transport volume to Northern Europe increased by 8.9%, to the Western Mediterranean by 19.7%, and to the Eastern Mediterranean by 24.5% [5] Trade Dynamics - The EU's imports from China in August showed a year-on-year increase of 4.3% in volume, but a decrease of 9.4% in import value, indicating a potential strategy by China to prioritize export volume, possibly at the expense of unit prices [3]

Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue was $1.78 billion, a decrease of 36% year-over-year[10] - Q3 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $593 million, a decrease of 61% year-over-year, with a 33% margin[10] - Q3 2025 adjusted EBIT was $260 million, a decrease of 79% year-over-year[10] - Q3 2025 net income was $123 million, a decrease of 89% year-over-year, with a 15% margin[10] - Cash flow from operations was $628 million, a decrease of 58% year-over-year[10] - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $574 million[19, 36] Guidance and Dividends - Full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance is $2.0 billion to $2.2 billion[13] - Full year 2025 adjusted EBIT guidance is $700 million to $900 million[13] - A quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share was declared, totaling approximately $37 million, which is about 30% of Q3 2025 net income[14] Operational Metrics - Carried volume in Q3 2025 was 926K TEUs, a decrease of 5% year-over-year[19] - The freight rate was $1,602 per TEU, a decrease of 35% year-over-year[19] - Total liquidity as of September 30, 2025, was $3.01 billion[10]