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StealthGas (GASS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 28, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Jolliffe - Chair of the BoardKonstantinos Sistovaris - Interim CFOHarry Vafias - President, CEO & Director Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the StealthGas First Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to ...

StealthGas (GASS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 28, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Jolliffe - Chair of the BoardKonstantinos Sistovaris - Interim CFOHarry Vafias - President, CEO & Director Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the StealthGas First Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $42 million in revenues during Q1 2025, a slight increase from $41.6 million in Q1 2024 but a decrease from $43.5 million in Q4 2024, indicating resilience in commercial operations [4] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $16.1 million, similar to Q4 2024 but lower than Q1 2024, primarily due to increased expenses [4][20] - Earnings per share on an adjusted basis were 44¢ for the quarter [4] - The company reduced debt by $54 million in 2025, bringing current debt levels close to $30 million, while maintaining a free cash balance of more than double that figure [5][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company maintained a period coverage of 70% of fleet days for 2025 and secured over $165 million in future revenues [6][10] - Operating expenses increased by 17% to $13.5 million, mainly due to higher crew costs and maintenance fees [18] - The company concluded three period charters during the quarter, with two extensions, leaving five vessels operating in the spot market [8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. accounted for 63% of imports in Northern Europe in Q1 2025, up from 55% in the previous quarter [11] - The LPG market saw a steady upward trend, with global LPG exports increasing by 4.4% in 2024 and the U.S. marking an 8% year-on-year growth in Q1 2025 [25][26] - China and India increased their LPG imports by 8% and 10% year-on-year, respectively, despite geopolitical tensions affecting trade [29][30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on deleveraging and has successfully reduced its debt, aiming to accumulate cash faster [5][23] - The strategy includes diversifying and renewing the fleet, with plans to sell older vessels and replace them with newer ones [6][7] - The company has begun a share repurchase program, spending approximately $1.8 million on share buybacks since the last call [5][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining momentum throughout 2025, despite a period of uncertainty in the market [40][41] - The company noted that almost every major LPG importer has increased imports, while major exporters have significantly increased exports [40][41] - The firm believes that the market will continue to pay premium rates West of Suez due to a shortage of suitable vessels [12] Other Important Information - The company has no vessels held for sale as of March 31, and the debt situation has improved significantly, with a focus on reducing debt levels [21][22] - The company is familiar with the vessels acquired through joint ventures and expects to take delivery of them soon [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for the LPG market? - The LPG market is expected to continue its upward trend, with the U.S. maintaining strong export growth and traditional exporters in the Middle East looking to strengthen their exports [25][28] Question: How is the company managing its debt? - The company has successfully reduced its debt significantly and is now net debt-free, allowing for faster cash flow accumulation [23][41] Question: What are the company's plans for fleet renewal? - The company plans to sell older vessels and replace them with newer ones, focusing on maintaining a modern and efficient fleet [6][7]

Group 1 - The article discusses Dorian LPG's recent dividend announcement, highlighting a 30% reduction from the previous dividend, which was expected to be $0.5 but was set at $0.7 instead [1] - The author has a diverse professional background across various industries, which contributes to a comprehensive investment analysis perspective [1] - The investment strategy focuses on cyclical industries, aiming for significant returns during economic recovery while maintaining a diversified portfolio that includes bonds, commodities, and forex [1] Group 2 - The article does not provide any specific financial metrics or performance data related to Dorian LPG or the broader industry [2][3]