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Euronav NV(CMBT) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
Euronav NVEuronav NV(US:CMBT)2025-07-10 09:14

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased significantly from $416.7 million in Q1 2020 to $113.4 million in Q1 2021[12] - The company reported a net loss of $71 million in Q1 2021, compared to a profit of $225.6 million in Q1 2020[12] - Euronav's leverage to book value is at 41.8%[14] - The company maintains access to liquidity greater than $1 billion[14] Operational Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased from $61,700 per day in Q1 2020 to $14,000 per day in Q1 2021[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased from $41,500 per day in Q1 2020 to $11,500 per day in Q1 2021[8] - For Q2 so far, 48% of VLCC capacity is fixed at around $10,000 per day[11] - For Q2 so far, 41% of Suezmax capacity is fixed at around $10,500 per day[11] - The company completed 8 dry dockings in Q1 and another 8 in Q2, with 11 more planned for the second half of 2021[15] Strategic Initiatives - Euronav is diversifying financing with new sustainability funding, including a $60 million unsecured facility and an €80 million unsecured sustainability-linked facility[20] - The company is recycling older tonnage into new builds, involving 6 VLCCs and 3 Suezmax vessels with an average age of 13.7 years[22] - Euronav is focused on reducing emissions and meeting financial and strategic goals[21, 22] Market Outlook - The tanker market is awaiting recovery, influenced by demand and supply of oil, ton miles, and vessel supply[34, 35] - "Illicit" trade is potentially preventing recycling, with 8% of the VLCC fleet and 5% of the Suezmax fleet involved[27]