Financial Performance - Ardmore Shipping reported adjusted earnings of $9 million and an EPS of $022 for 2Q 2025[6] - TCE rates for MRs in 2Q 2025 averaged $23450, increasing to $25450 in 3Q 2025 to date, with 50% fixed[7, 8] - Chemical tanker TCE rates were $20400 in 2Q 2025, rising to $21650 in 3Q 2025 to date, with 65% fixed[7, 8] - The company's cash breakeven is $11900 per day[61] - Adjusted EBITDAR was $224 million in 2Q 2025[49] Strategic Initiatives - Ardmore acquired 3 high-quality, Korean-built MR tankers, including one 2020-built (scrubber fitted) for $383 million and two 2017-built for $328 million each[13] - The company refinanced debt facilities with a $350 million fully revolving facility[13] - Ardmore chartered out 4 MRs at an average rate of $22500 per day for durations of 6-12 months and a 25k ton chemical tanker at $19250 per day for 3 years[13] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $007 per share for 2Q 2025[67] Market Outlook - Refinery runs are surpassing previous highs, boosting trading activity[17, 22] - OPEC+ is increasing production, adding 25 million barrels per day by September[20, 22] - There is an ongoing refinery shift from West to East, with expansions in Asia outpacing closures in the U S and Europe[25, 26] - The MR orderbook is reduced to 14%[34]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings of $5,600,000 or €0.14 per share for the first quarter of 2025, indicating a constructive fundamental performance despite macroeconomic headwinds [9][10] - EBITDAR for the first quarter was $18,500,000, with a cash breakeven level of $11,500 per day, which can be reduced to $10,500 per day when excluding pro forma CapEx [24][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's MR tankers earned $20,900 per day in the first quarter and $22,100 per day so far in the second quarter with 50% booked [12] - Chemical tankers experienced a significant increase, earning $15,000 per day in the first quarter and $19,500 per day in the second quarter with 60% booked [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The MR fleet is currently the oldest since the turn of the century, with an average age of over 14 years, and more than half of the fleet will be over 20 years old within the next five years [16][17] - The sanctioned fleet has increased by 80% since the start of the year, impacting supply dynamics and benefiting compliant fleets like Ardmore's [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to a balanced capital allocation policy, dynamically returning cash to shareholders while reinvesting in the fleet to enable sustainable value creation [12][13] - Ardmore's strategy includes upgrading tank coatings on chemical vessels to increase cargo versatility and expand revenue opportunities, with expected returns conservatively over 20% [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted that despite broader market turmoil, product freight markets have remained resilient, supported by strong refining margins and OPEC oil production increases [8][21] - The company is monitoring asset values closely and has not felt it was the right time to pursue fleet expansion or modernization due to ongoing corrections in asset values [39][49] Other Important Information - The company announced the retirement of COO Marc Cameron, effective January 1, and the promotion of Robert Gayner to COO, consolidating leadership roles [30][31] - John Russell will take on the broader responsibility of CFO effective July 1, promoting from within to maintain a strong company culture [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Fleet update regarding time charter opportunities - Management confirmed ongoing discussions about charter opportunities but did not provide detailed specifics due to commercial sensitivity [34][35] Question: Strategic changes with management updates - Management emphasized continuity in strategy and governance despite leadership changes, highlighting the internal talent development culture [43][45] Question: Impact of OPEC production on MR market - Management noted that OPEC production increases positively affect refining margins, which in turn should increase the need for transportation of refined products [47][49]