Financial Performance in Q4 2020 - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased to $20,500 per day, a significant drop compared to $61,700 in Q4 2019[8] - VLCC average time charter rate increased to $44,700 per day from $35,700 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased to $12,500 per day from $41,500 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate remained relatively stable at $29,500 per day compared to $29,300 in Q4 2019[8] - Revenues were $138 million[13] - EBITDA was $36 million[13] - Net income was -$58.7 million[13] - VLCC cash breakeven was $18,000 per day[13] - Suezmax cash breakeven was $16,000 per day[13] Strategic Initiatives and Capital Allocation - The company extended FSO contracts for another 10 years, until 2032[11] - A fixed cash dividend of USD 0.03 per share was declared, in line with the distribution policy[11] - An additional $50 million share repurchase program was initiated[11] - $119.5 million was returned via share buybacks in FY2020[12] - Since 2018, Euronav has returned $146 million via buybacks, plus an additional $50 million[17] Market Outlook and Factors - Q1 2021 outlook: approximately 46% of VLCC days were fixed at around $16,400 per day, and 54% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $9,200 per day[11] - The company noted sustained pressure on freight rates due to reduced demand, OPEC cuts, and an oversupply of vessels[11] - The company highlighted that 62 VLCCs will require special surveys during 2021, potentially creating conducive conditions for recycling older tonnage[21] - Recycle value for VLCC is greater than $18 million[21] - The IEA global oil demand forecast indicates that recovery to 2019 peak levels of consumption is deferred to Q3 2022[22] - Leverage is at 37.3% of book value[16, 26]
Euronav NV(CMBT) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation