ABERDEEN, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) ("The Partnership†) About KNOT Offshore Partners LP KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates and acquires shuttle tankers primarily under long-term charters in the offshore oil production regions of Brazil and the North Sea. KNOT Offshore Partners LP is structured as a publicly traded master limited partnership but is classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and thus issues a Form 1099 to its unitholders, r ...

Given the passage of time from the record date of November 6, 2025 for determining unitholders entitled to vote at the 2025 Annual Meeting, a new record date and meeting date will be determined. Notice of the rescheduled meeting and proxy materials will be provided to unitholders of record as of the new record date when available. About KNOT Offshore Partners LP KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates and acquires shuttle tankers primarily under long-term charters in the offshore oil production regions of ...

Core Points - KNOT Offshore Partners LP has adjourned its 2025 Annual Meeting of limited partners due to a lack of quorum, rescheduling it for December 22, 2025, at 3 P.M. UK time [1] - The record date for voting remains November 6, 2025, and no changes have been made to the proposals for the meeting [2] - Unitholders who have already voted do not need to vote again, while those who have not are encouraged to vote using the original Proxy Card [3] Company Overview - KNOT Offshore Partners LP specializes in owning, operating, and acquiring shuttle tankers primarily under long-term charters in offshore oil production regions, particularly in Brazil and the North Sea [4] - The company is structured as a publicly traded master limited partnership but is classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, issuing a Form 1099 to unitholders instead of a Form K-1 [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income for 2024 at $176 million, equating to $5.03 per common share, with adjusted EBITDA at $400 million [39][42] - Gross revenues for 2024 reached $804 million, while operating income was $279 million after accounting for $49 million in capital gains from asset sales [38][39] - Average fleet utilization for the year settled at 92.5%, down from 96.3% in 2023, reflecting the impact of drydockings [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet averaged approximately 62 vessels in 2024, an increase from 60 vessels in the fourth quarter of 2023 [37][42] - The company divested five older tankers and acquired nine vessels, including dual-fuel LNG Aframaxes, enhancing fleet quality [37][39] - The average TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) per ship per day for 2024 was $32,550, supported by long-term secured revenue contracts [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has doubled its medium to long-term receivables from $2 billion to $4 billion within the last two months due to new transactions [21] - The largest client is ExxonMobil, with 82% of revenues secured through long-term contracts with major energy companies [32][91] - The tanker market remains strong, with Aframaxes and Suezmax rates showing healthy increases [88][90] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is undergoing its largest growth phase in history, with 21 vessels on order, including nine DP2 shuttle tankers on long-term contracts with Petrobras [45] - The strategy focuses on maintaining ample liquidity to capitalize on growth opportunities without raising equity [11][19] - The company aims to continue its countercyclical investment approach, raising equity at market lows to fund growth projects [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed disappointment over the share price being half of what it was a year ago, despite significant growth in fleet size and revenue backlog [21][22] - The company anticipates continued strong performance due to a robust market environment and a focus on high-quality clients [88][91] - Management remains optimistic about future dividend growth, contingent on market conditions [77] Other Important Information - The company has maintained uninterrupted dividend payments since inception, with a semi-annual dividend of $0.60 planned for July 2025 [44][77] - The company has a strong cash position of just under $350 million, despite significant dividend payments and growth project expenditures [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding the shuttle tanker deal and crew provision by Transpetro - Management confirmed that Transpetro will provide crews under a bareboat charter and expressed confidence in their capacity to do so, with potential collaboration on crew training [54][56] Question: On asset sales and potential transactions - Management indicated that older vessels are being considered for sale, with expectations of net proceeds around $130 million from upcoming transactions [60] Question: About the appetite for additional tonnage and interest rate hedging - Management stated they are focused on the current 21 ordered vessels but are always looking for strategic opportunities [66] - They are actively exploring ways to hedge interest rate risks associated with financing [67] Question: Plans for the Maria Energy vessel and potential sale - The Maria Energy is fixed for long-term employment starting in May 2026, with management open to selling if advantageous [73] Question: Future dividend payments and potential increases - Management reiterated the current dividend level and expressed hope for increases based on market conditions [77][78] Question: Operating statistics and G&A expenses outlook for 2025 - Management expects a similar number of drydocks in 2025 and anticipates a drop in G&A expenses due to recent personnel incentives [82][84]