Lysaker, 21 August 2020, American Shipping Company ASA ("AMSC" or the "Company")
announces results for second quarter ending 30 June 2020.
HIGHLIGHTS
· AMSC successfully closed a USD 305 million bank debt refinancing with new
and existing lenders at attractive and improved terms. The new debt facilities
reduce cost of capital and increase free cash flow
· Launched refinancing of the Company's USD 220 million unsecured bond, with a
new USD 200 million bond which was successfully closed subsequent to quarter-end
at a coupon 150 basis points lower than the prior bond
· Stable Q2 financial performance with bareboat revenue of USD 21.9 million,
normalized EBITDA of USD 22.1 million and adjusted net profit of USD 3.5 million
· Backlog of secured bareboat revenue of USD 278.5 million with average
weighted tenor of 3.2 years
· Increased dividends by 25% to USD 0.10 per share backed by the Company's
increased free cash flow
AMSC CEO, Pål Lothe Magnussen comments, "We are pleased to announce a 25%
increase in dividends this quarter. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic the company
has successfully refinanced the bond and the bank debt at considerably lower
cost, which enables us to increase dividends while at the same time strengthen
our debt service coverage. The new debt terms reflect AMSC's predictable
platform of ten ships with contracted revenues operating in a market with stable
long term outlook."
The full report is attached, along with the Q2 presentation.
Company contacts:
Pål Magnussen, Chief Executive Officer
+47 24 13 00 04
Morten Bakke, Chief Financial Officer
+47 24 13 00 87
Leigh Jaros, Controller
+1 484 880 3741
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5
-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.