Dorian LPG(US:LPG)2025-11-06 16:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company declared a dividend of $0.65 per share, totaling $27.8 million, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders [4] - The TCE revenue per available day was $53,725, showing a strong rate environment with each month's TCE improving sequentially [7] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was reported at $85.7 million, with total cash interest expense of $7 million [10][11] - Free cash flow to equity during the quarter exceeded $30 million, while free cash at the end of the quarter was $268.4 million, down $10 million from the prior quarter [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Helios pool earned a TCE of $53,500 per day for its spot and COA voyages, indicating strong performance in spot chartering [8] - Daily operating expenses (OpEx) for the quarter were $9,474, down over 6% from the previous quarter [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Baltic Index averaged $68,000 per day in the third calendar quarter, up from $48,000 in the second quarter and $33,000 in the first quarter, more than doubling since the start of the year [4][5] - Global seaborne LPG liftings reached a record high of 37.21 million tons, supported by record quarterly exports from North America and Saudi Arabia [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, with ongoing investments in fuel-efficient vessels and operational improvements [20][23] - The dry docking program for 2015-built vessels is expected to be largely complete by the end of the calendar year, reflecting a commitment to maintaining a modern fleet [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the VLGC market fundamentals remained firm, with improvements in freight rates and a diverse range of export destinations for U.S. LPG [15][18] - The postponement of port fees and easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China are expected to support the fundamentals of the LPG and VLGC freight markets going forward [18] Other Important Information - The company has returned approximately $695 million in dividends to shareholders since June 30, 2021, and has maintained a balance between dividends, deleveraging, and fleet investment [12][13] - The fleet remains compliant with evolving emission frameworks, and the company is well-prepared to meet future regulatory challenges [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What caused the final TCE figure to be lower than expected? - Management indicated that the discrepancy was due to timing issues, including off-hire days and slippage from one quarter to the next, as well as the impact of dry docking on revenue [28][29] Question: What is behind the recent momentum in spot rates? - Management explained that the recent increase in rates was influenced by a wait-and-see approach regarding U.S.-China relations and the postponement of port fees, which provided relief to the market [33]