Financial Performance Highlights - In Q4 2019, the average spot rate for VLCCs in the TI pool was $61,700 per day, while the average time charter rate was $35,700 per day[8] - For Suezmax vessels, the average spot rate in Q4 2019 was $41,800 per day, and the average time charter rate was $29,300 per day[8] - The company's revenue for Q4 2019 was $355.154 million, compared to $236.107 million in Q4 2018[12] - Full year 2019 revenue reached $932.377 million, a significant increase from $600.024 million in 2018[12] - Net profit for Q4 2019 was $160.801 million, a substantial improvement from $279 in Q4 2018[12] - Full year 2019 net profit was $118.868 million, compared to a loss of $110.070 million in 2018[12] Q1 2020 Outlook - For Q1 2020, approximately 60% of VLCC days have been fixed at around $89,200 per day[11] - For Q1 2020, approximately 51% of Suezmax days have been fixed at around $57,500 per day[11] Balance Sheet & Leverage - The company's leverage, based on book value, is at 44%[14] - Cash reserves stand at $297 million as of December 2019, compared to $173 million in December 2018[13] Market Dynamics & IMO 2020 - The company anticipates constructive crude tanker market fundamentals for 2020[11] - The company notes that the reduction of fuel spreads and built-in protection mechanisms[16]