NEWPORT, R.I., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, announced today its results for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
FOURTH QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
-- GAAP net income attributable to Pangaea of $11.9 million, or $0.19 per
share
-- Adjusted net income attributable to Pangaea of $10.1 million, or $0.16
per share
-- Adjusted EBITDA of $28.7 million
-- Operating cash flow of $15.1 million
-- Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rates earned by Pangaea of $17,773 per
day
-- Pangaea's TCE rates exceeded the average Baltic Panamax, Supramax, and
Handysize indices by 19%
-- Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share
-- Entered into a memorandum of agreement in February 2026 to sell the
2006-built Bulk Xaymaca for $9.6 million.
For the three months ended December 31, 2025, Pangaea reported non-GAAP adjusted net income of $10.1 million, or $0.16 per share, on total revenue of $183.9 million. Fourth quarter TCE rates increased 11% on a year-over-year basis, while total shipping days, which include both voyage and time charter days, increased 26% to 6,025 days. The increase in shipping days relative to the year-ago period was primarily due to the acquisition of fifteen handy-size vessels completed at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
The TCE earned was $17,773 per day for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to an average of $15,942 per day for the same period in 2024. The Company's average TCE exceeded the benchmark Baltic Panamax, Supramax, and Handysize indices by 19%, supported by its long-term COAs, specialized fleet, and cargo-focused strategy.
Total Adjusted EBITDA increased by 23% to $28.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the prior-year quarter. Total Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $103.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Total debt, including finance lease obligations was $375.6 million. During the three months ending December 31, 2025, the Company repaid $7.6 million in finance leases and $4.2 million in long term debt, and received $0.7 million from installment sale contract in connection with purchase Caterpillar equipment. In addition the Company paid $3.2 million in dividends, and repurchased $1.0 million of its common stock.
On February 17, 2026 the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on March 13, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
"We delivered strong fourth quarter results, supported by solid Arctic trade activity, robust utilization across our niche ice class fleet, and the stability of our long term COAs," said Mads Boye Petersen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pangaea Logistics Solutions. "As we entered 2026 and completed a smooth leadership transition, I want to thank Mark Filanowski for his many years of leadership and support during the transition. Our results reflect the strength and continuity of Pangaea's differentiated operating model and expanded fleet, driving TCE rates 19% above the market and meaningfully improving year over year profitability for the quarter"
"Dry bulk fundamentals remain healthy as we enter the seasonally softer first quarter, supported by a constructive market backdrop. We are positioning our fleet to maximize TCE premiums, and thus far in the first quarter of 2026 have executed 5,920 shipping days at an average TCE of $14,917 per day, reflecting a stronger than expected first quarter" Petersen added. "Looking ahead, we continue to see a favorable medium--term environment, underpinned by constrained vessel supply and positive market sentiment."
"We remain committed to disciplined, returns--focused capital allocation, including sustainable return of capital, organic growth investment and ongoing fleet renewal," continued Petersen. "Most recently, we entered an agreement to sell the Bulk Xaymaca for $9.6 million, with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2026. We also commenced operations in Lake Charles under a multi--year contract and are advancing strategic investments across our terminal network, with new activities underway at Port Everglades and Tampa operations set to launch in second half of 2026."
"As we move into 2026, our strategic direction remains unchanged, and we will continue executing the proven operating model that differentiates Pangaea," concluded Petersen. "With over $100 million in cash at year--end, we maintain strong liquidity to support balance sheet flexibility, capital returns, and disciplined investment. We remain committed to delivering consistent shareholder returns."
STRATEGIC UPDATE
Pangaea remains committed to developing a leading dry bulk logistics and transportation services company of scale, providing its customers with specialized shipping and supply chain and logistics offerings in commodity and niche markets that drive premium returns measured in time charter equivalent per day.
Leverage integrated shipping and logistics model. Pangaea continues to leverage its integrated shipping and logistics model to deliver value across the supply chain. In addition to operating the world's largest high ice-class dry bulk fleet of Panamax and post-Panamax vessels, the Company provides stevedoring services and maintains robust port and terminal operations capabilities. The Company is advancing organic growth initiatives to scale its terminal operations business. Key projects include the expansion at the Port of Tampa and the launch of new operations at the Ports of Aransas, Texas; Lake Charles, Louisiana; and Pascagoula, Mississippi. As of the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, operations have commenced at Pascagoula, Lake Charles and Aransas, while Tampa operations are on track to begin early in the second half of 2026. These investments position Pangaea to capture growing demand for integrated logistics services and reinforce our commitment to long-term growth.
Continue to drive strong fleet utilization. Pangaea delivered strong fleet utilization during the fourth quarter, supported by robust demand across key Arctic trade routes. The Company's owned fleet of 39 vessels operated at high efficiency, supplemented by an average of 2,439 chartered-in vessels to fulfill cargo and COA commitments. Following the successful integration of the recently acquired handy-size fleet, Pangaea remains focused on optimizing utilization across its expanded platform and enhancing flexibility to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Continue to upgrade fleet, while divesting older, non-core assets. Pangaea continues to execute its disciplined fleet renewal strategy, selectively investing in modern assets to maximize TCE performance, comply with evolving regulatory standards, and meet customer cargo requirements on demand. During the fourth quarter, the Company completed the sale of the Bulk Freedom for $9.6 million. In February 2026, Pangaea entered into an agreement to sell the Bulk Xaymaca for $9.6 million. Built in 2006, the sale of the Bulk Xaymaca underscores our commitment to maintaining a modern, efficient platform. Delivery to the buyer is expected in the second quarter of 2026.
FOURTH QUARTER 2025 CONFERENCE CALL
The Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time $(ET)$. Accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://www.pangaeals.com/investors/.
To participate in the live teleconference:
Domestic Live: 1-833-316-1983
International Live: 1-785-838-9310
Conference ID: PANLQ425
To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which will be available through March 18, 2026:
Domestic Replay: 1-800-839-5492
International Replay: 1-402-220-2251
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended December
31, For the Years Ended December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
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Revenues:
Voyage revenue $ 166,348 $ 137,601 $ 577,547 $ 494,107
Charter revenue 13,117 6,588 39,258 30,326
Port terminal &
stevedore
revenue 4,415 2,986 15,236 12,103
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Total revenues,
net 183,880 147,175 632,041 536,536
Operating
expenses:
Voyage expense 72,382 67,674 283,679 237,479
Charter hire
expense 46,788 34,425 129,735 130,764
Vessel operating
expense 27,658 14,254 94,948 55,544
Terminal &
Stevedore
Expenses 3,818 1,974 12,189 9,299
General and
administrative 6,743 6,277 31,071 24,626
Depreciation and
amortization 11,740 7,766 42,475 30,376
Gain on sale of
vessel and
equipment (2,692) -- (3,000) --
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Total expenses 166,438 132,370 591,097 488,088
Income from
operations 17,442 14,805 40,944 48,449
Other income
(expense):
Interest expense (5,920) (4,708) (24,006) (17,073)
Interest income 539 588 1,632 3,023
Income
attributable to
non-controlling
interest
recorded as
long-term
liability
interest
expense -- (2,682) -- (3,103)
Unrealized
(loss) gain on
derivative
instruments (903) 851 (1,355) (953)
Other income 1,121 198 2,952 1,428
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Total other
expense, net (5,164) (5,752) (20,777) (16,679)
Net income 12,278 9,053 20,167 31,769
Income
attributable to
non-controlling
interests (394) (618) (798) (2,866)
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Net income
attributable to
Pangaea
Logistics
Solutions Ltd. $ 11,884 $ 8,435 $ 19,369 $ 28,903
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Earnings per
common share:
Basic $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.30 $ 0.64
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Diluted $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.30 $ 0.63
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Weighted average
shares used to
compute earnings
per common
share:
Basic 63,510,714 45,792,112 63,802,958 45,391,855
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Diluted 64,176,117 46,527,775 64,703,473 46,046,044
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Amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Certain amounts may not sum due to rounding.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2025 and 2024
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 103,054 $ 86,805
Accounts receivable (net of allowance
of $6,017 and $5,493 at December 31,
2025 and 2024, respectively) 55,854 42,371
Inventories 28,389 32,848
Advance hire, prepaid expenses and
other current assets 28,478 29,969
Total current assets 215,776 191,994
Restricted cash 270 --
Fixed assets, net 677,518 707,826
Right of use assets, net 26,866 28,772
Goodwill 3,105 3,105
Other non-current Assets 4,561 4,761
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Total assets $ 928,096 $ 936,457
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses
and other current liabilities $ 54,257 $ 46,582
Related party payable 806 1,181
Deferred revenue 24,891 15,447
Current portion of secured
long-term debt 16,910 16,576
Current portion of financing
obligations 27,896 25,267
Current portion of finance lease
liabilities 2,076 2,844
Dividend payable 1,198 1,211
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Total current liabilities 128,034 109,108
Non current liabilities
Secured long-term debt, net 97,157 112,721
Financing obligations, net 219,774 229,530
Finance lease liabilities, net 8,395 10,434
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Total non current liabilities 325,326 352,685
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value,
100,000,000 shares authorized,
64,971,288 and 64,961,433 shares
issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2025 and 2024,
respectively 7 6
Additional paid-in capital 257,072 258,660
Retained earnings 172,255 169,155
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Total Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
equity 429,333 427,822
Non-controlling interests 45,403 46,843
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Total stockholders' equity 474,736 474,664
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 928,096 $ 936,457
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Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31,
2025 2024
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Operating activities
Net income $ 20,167 $ 31,769
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization
expense 42,475 30,376
Amortization of deferred
financing costs 1,152 1,034
Amortization of prepaid rent 118 122
Unrealized loss on derivative
instruments 1,355 953
Income from equity method
investee (2,952) (1,710)
Earnings attributable to
non-controlling interest
recorded as interest expense -- 3,103
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,540 1,835
Gain on sale of vessel and
equipment (3,000) --
Drydocking costs (17,395) (6,202)
Share-based compensation 4,111 2,788
Change in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable (15,024) 3,686
Inventories 4,459 (11,030)
Advance hire, prepaid
expenses and other
current assets (194) (2,689)
Accounts payable, accrued
expenses, other current
liabilities, and related
party payable 7,471 11,839
Deferred revenue 9,444 (182)
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 53,726 65,691
Investing activities
Purchase of vessels and vessel
improvements (2,188) (69,265)
Net proceeds from sale of vessels 17,196 --
Acquisition of non-controlling
interest (2,700) --
Purchase of equipment and internal
use software (4,299) (167)
Contribution to non-consolidated
subsidiaries and other investments (733) (172)
Dividends received from equity
method investments 4,135 1,910
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Net cash provided by (used
in) investing activities 11,411 (67,694)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt 705 64,150
Payments of financing fees and
issuance costs (45) (2,044)
Payments of long-term debt (16,590) (33,082)
Proceeds from financing obligation 18,000 25,000
Payments of financing obligations (26,052) (19,181)
Payments of finance leases (2,844) (2,990)
Dividends paid to non-controlling
interests (2,490) (2,333)
Cash dividends paid (16,303) (18,710)
Payments to repurchase ordinary
shares (2,999) --
Payments to non-controlling interest -- (21,040)
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Net cash (used in) provided
by financing activities (48,619) (10,230)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash 16,519 (12,232)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period $ 86,805 $ 99,038
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Cash, cash equivalents, and
restricted cash at end of period $ 103,324 $ 86,805
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Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest 24,315 $ 17,983
Acquisition of Strategic Shipping
Inc. through issuance of 18,059,342
shares of common stock, with a
value of $91,019 as non-cash
consideration. $ -- $ 91,019
Fair value of loans and lease
liabilities (ASC 842) assumed $ -- 100,049
Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(unaudited)
(In thousands of
U.S. dollars, except For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended
as indicated) December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
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Adjusted Gross
Profit
Gross Profit $ 21,529 $ 21,157 $ 69,154 $ 73,185
Add:
Vessel Depreciation
and Amortization 11,704 7,692 42,336 30,266
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Adjusted Gross Profit
(Non-GAAP) (1) $ 33,233 $ 28,848 $ 111,490 $ 103,451
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Adjusted EBITDA
Net income 12,278 9,053 20,167 31,769
Interest expense,
net 5,382 4,119 22,375 14,051
Income attributable
to non-controlling
interest recorded
as long-term
liability interest
expense -- 2,682 -- 3,103
Depreciation and
amortization 11,740 7,766 42,475 30,376
Income tax (benefit)
provision (included
in Other income) (289) 75 533 285
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EBITDA $ 29,111 $ 23,696 $ 85,549 $ 79,584
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Non-GAAP
Adjustments:
Gain on sale of
vessel and
equipment (2,692) -- (3,000) --
Share-based
compensation 1,416 475 4,111 2,788
Unrealized loss
(gain) on
derivative
instruments, net 903 (851) 1,355 953
Adjusted EBITDA $ 28,739 $ 23,319 $ 88,015 $ 83,325
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Earnings per common
share:
Net income
attributable to
Pangaea Logistics
Solutions Ltd. $ 11,884 $ 8,435 $ 19,369 $ 28,903
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Weighted average
number of common
shares outstanding -
basic 63,510,714 45,792,112 63,802,958 45,391,855
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Weighted average
number of common
shares outstanding -
diluted 64,176,117 46,527,775 64,703,473 46,046,044
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Basic net income per
share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.30 $ 0.64
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Diluted net income
per share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.30 $ 0.63
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Adjusted EPS
Net income
attributable to
Pangaea Logistics
Solutions Ltd. $ 11,884 $ 8,435 $ 19,369 $ 28,903
Non-GAAP
Add:
Gain on sale of
vessels (2,692) -- (3,000) --
Unrealized loss on
derivative
instruments 903 (851) 1,355 953
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Non-GAAP adjusted net
income attributable
to Pangaea Logistics
Solutions Ltd. $ 10,095 $ 7,584 $ 17,723 $ 29,856
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Weighted average
number of common
shares - basic 63,510,714 45,792,112 63,802,958 45,391,855
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Weighted average
number of common
shares - diluted 64,176,117 46,527,775 64,703,473 46,046,044
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Adjusted EPS - basic $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.28 $ 0.66
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Adjusted EPS -
diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.27 $ 0.65
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Amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Certain amounts may not sum due to rounding.
INFORMATION ABOUT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES. As used herein, "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, this earnings release discusses non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA. This is considered a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Rule 101 of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's historical or future performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
We use non-GAAP financial measures for internal financial and operational decision making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons of the performance and results of operations of our core business. Our management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the performance of our core business by excluding charges that are not incurred in the normal course of business. Non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal planning and comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors as they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making and are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the performance and operational results of our core business.
Adjusted gross profit. Adjusted gross profit is defined as GAAP gross profit excluding transportation and service depreciation and amortization. Management believes this measure provides investors with additional insight into the operating performance of the Company's shipping operations by excluding non-cash depreciation expenses associated with the Company's vessels. Adjusted gross profit is not a measure recognized under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to gross profit, operating income or net income. The Company's definition of adjusted gross profit may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (or loss), determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, loss on impairment, loss on sale and leaseback of vessels, share-based compensation, other non-operating income and/or expense and other non-recurring items, if any. Earnings per share represents net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Adjusted earnings per share represents net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. plus, when applicable, loss on sale of vessel, loss on sale and leaseback of vessel, loss on impairment of vessel, unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, and certain non-recurring charges, divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock.
There are limitations related to the use of net revenue versus income from operations, adjusted EBITDA versus income from operations, and adjusted EPS versus EPS calculated in accordance with GAAP. In particular, Pangaea's definition of adjusted EBITDA used here are not comparable to EBITDA.
The table set forth above provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures presented during the period to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
About Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ: PANL) and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Pangaea" or the "Company") provides seaborne drybulk logistics and transportation services as well as terminal and stevedoring services. Pangaea utilizes its logistics expertise to service a broad base of industrial customers who require the transportation of a wide variety of drybulk cargoes, including grains, coal, iron ore, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite and limestone. The Company addresses the logistics needs of its customers by undertaking a comprehensive set of services and activities, including cargo loading, cargo discharge, port and terminal operations, vessel chartering, voyage planning, and vessel technical management. Learn more at www.pangaeals.com.
Investor Relations Contacts
Gianni Del Signore Stefan C. Neely Chief Financial Officer Vallum Advisors 401-846-7790 Investors@pangaeals.com PANL@val-adv.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors, as well as other risks that have been included in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at www.sec.gov.
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