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Cool Company Ltd. Q1 2025 Business Update

May 21, 2025 --

This release includes business updates and unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 ("Q1", "Q1 2025" or the "Quarter") of Cool Company Ltd. ("CoolCo" or the "Company").

Q1 Highlights and Subsequent Events

  • Generated total operating revenues of $85.5 million in Q1, compared to $84.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 ("Q4" or "Q4 2024");
  • Net income of $9.11 million in Q1, compared to $29.41 million for Q4, with the decrease primarily related to the unrealized mark-to-market changes on our interest rate swaps;
  • Achieved average Time Charter Equivalent Earnings ("TCE")2 of $70,600 per day for Q1, compared to $73,900 per day for Q4, primarily due to an increase in repositioning expenses for both, our newbuild vessel GAIL Sagar, before commencing its long-term charter, and another vessel between its spot charters;
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 of $53.4 million for Q1, compared to $55.3 million for Q4;
  • Took delivery of newbuild vessel, GAIL Sagar, from the shipyard in January and employed her on long-term charter to GAIL (India) Limited (“GAIL”) after a delivery voyage to the U.S. Gulf during the Quarter, with GAIL having the option to extend the charter by two additional years beyond the firm fourteen-year period;
  • Secured floating and fixed rate employment on two redelivered vessels, which have both received LNGE upgrades, starting from Q2 2025 and Q3 2025;
  • Our other newbuild vessel, Kool Tiger, has achieved near continuous employment in the spot market during Q1, whilst a long-term charter is pursued;
  • Completion of two additional drydocks in the Quarter, and one subsequent to the Quarter, with only two out of nine TFDE vessels remaining to be drydocked; and
  • Subsequent to the Quarter, for the period from April 7 through May 16, 2025, the Company purchased a total of 692,180 shares at an average price of $5.59 per share under our share repurchase program.

Richard Tyrrell, CEO, commented:

“CoolCo had an active first quarter, marked by a vessel delivery, several vessels transitioning to new charters and dry-dockings all contributing to modestly higher quarter-on-quarter revenue. Two out of our 13 vessels were exposed to a challenging spot market during the period, as high LNG prices and extensive restocking activity drove cargos to Europe, putting downward pressure on ton-mile demand. Given these conditions, we were pleased to deliver the GAIL Sagar onto its long-term charter and secure term employment for an additional two vessels. Our results for the quarter reflect the one-off cost of positioning the GAIL Sagar, and we look forward to its full-quarter contribution starting in Q2.

Looking ahead, we continue to expect not only a positive ton-mile impact from the normalization of LNG cargo flows between Europe and Asia, but also a significant increase in LNG volumes coming onto the water starting this year, as numerous projects are now on the verge of start-up – or already in commissioning – after years of development and construction. While widespread uncertainty related to geopolitics, tariff policy, and their impact on trade patterns remains a source of hesitation for certain charterers, the fixed and tangible nature of their long-term LNG transport needs is prompting a return to securing tonnage on a multi-year basis. The geopolitical environment is favorable for new LNG projects, and even before the impact of these additional prospective volumes from new projects, we continue to expect a tightening market driven by post-FID LNG volumes coming online and the expected extensive scrapping of aging steam turbine vessels now completing existing charters. As this process unfolds, we intend to remain patient, disciplined, and focused on maximizing long-term shareholder value.”

1 Net income includes a mark-to-market loss on interest rate swaps amounting to $3.8 million for Q1 2025, compared to gain of $11.0 million for Q4 2024, of which $5.3 million was unrealized loss for Q1 2025 compared to $9.0 million unrealized gain for Q4 2024.

2 Refer to 'Appendix A - Non-GAAP financial measures and definitions’, for definitions of this measure and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure.

Financial Highlights

The table below sets forth certain key financial information for Q1 2025, Q4 2024, and the three months ended March 31, 2024 (“Q1 2024”).

(in thousands of $, except average daily TCE)

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

Q1 2024

Time and voyage charter revenues

81,139

80,764

78,710

Total operating revenues

85,546

84,567

88,125

Operating income

34,591

38,544

44,097

Net income1

9,072

29,387

36,812

Adjusted EBITDA2

53,402

55,303

58,541

Average daily TCE2 (to the closest $100)

70,600

73,900

77,200

LNG Market and Outlook

While down from winter highs, delivered LNG pricing into Europe has remained materially elevated relative to both long-term averages and lower levels that typically attract price-sensitive Asian buyers. As a result, charterers with destination-flexible cargos—primarily sourced from the U.S. Gulf—have continued to redirect voyages away from Asia and into Europe, with a corresponding negative impact on ton-mile demand for LNG carriers. Older steam turbine vessels have been the most affected, accounting for two-thirds of the current idle fleet, which rose to 7.5% of the global fleet in May. In March 2025, the proportion of U.S. LNG exports going to Europe reached a record high of 80%, and levels remained elevated at over 70% in April. These flows have helped Europe restock to 44% of storage capacity as of mid-May, well above the 35% seasonal low recorded in April. While this restocking underscores Europe’s continued prioritization of energy security even at high commodity prices, demand is expected to decline as storage reaches more comfortable levels. This sets the stage for lower LNG prices, increased cargo flows into Asia, and an improved shipping market, consistent with typical seasonal strengthening in the second quarter. The long-term charter market, meanwhile, continues to exhibit less volatility than the spot market.

By the end of 2025, the run-rate of LNG production is scheduled to reach 460 MTPA, 9% above current levels, as large projects continue to come online. Additionally, the commencement of commercial operations at Calcasieu Pass (10 MTPA) has triggered the delivery of vessels onto their long-term charters, removing them from the spot market. While these volumes will phase in over the course of 2025 and into next year, their combined impact is expected to both increase vessel demand and bring about a more balanced charter market.

By 2028, global LNG production is on track to approach 600 MTPA, based solely on projects already under construction. With many vessels already assigned to these projects, and with ongoing scrapping of aging steam turbine vessels, many of which are coming off their initial long-term charters and struggling to find employment, we expect the market to fully absorb the current newbuild orderbook and continue to generate compelling time charter opportunities for our high-quality, relatively modern fleet.

1 Net income includes a mark-to-market loss on interest rate swaps amounting to $3.8 million for Q1 2025, compared to gain of $11.0 million for Q4 2024, of which $5.3 million was unrealized loss for Q1 2025 compared to $9.0 million unrealized gain for Q4 2024.

2 Refer to 'Appendix A - Non-GAAP financial measures and definitions’, for definitions of this measure and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure.

Operational Review

CoolCo's fleet maintained strong performance in the Quarter, achieving 88% fleet utilization in Q1 2025 (Q4 2024: 92%), including the impact of the commercial off-hire period due to repositioning of one redelivered vessel between spot charters and the newbuild vessel GAIL Sagar, after taking delivery in January and commencing its fourteen-year long-term charter in February. During the Quarter, the Kool Kelvin completed its drydock on-time within 28 days and below budget. The Kool Glacier entered drydock in January, which was completed along with upgrades for LNGE specifications ahead of schedule in March, and began its new charter in April 2025. Subsequent to the Quarter, the Kool Blizzard completed its drydock and LNGE upgrade within 40 days. These LNGE upgrades include a high-capacity sub-cooler retrofit and various other performance enhancements.

Business Development

Chartering activity in the Quarter remained subdued. Long-term charterers have responded by pushing out their requirements in the expectation that nearer-term cargos can be transported with vessels from the spot market.

Nonetheless, CoolCo successfully found near-continuous employment in the spot market for one of its newbuild vessels, the Kool Tiger, whilst a long-term charter is pursued.

The excellent performance of the Kool Husky after its performance upgrade to LNGE specification has resulted in CoolCo successfully securing floating rate employment until 2028, starting in the third quarter of 2025. The vessel will trade in the spot market from its redelivery in April, until its delivery onto this new time charter.

The Kool Glacier, after receiving LNGE upgrades, has successfully secured fixed rate employment for twelve months, starting from late April 2025.

Financing and Liquidity

CoolCo took delivery of the GAIL Sagar on January 6, 2025 from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in the Republic of Korea and simultaneously entered into a sale and leaseback financing arrangement with a subsidiary of Huaxia Financial Leasing Co. Ltd (“Huaxia”). Under this financing arrangement, we have options to repurchase the GAIL Sagar during the fourteen-year lease period and an obligation to repurchase the vessel at the end of the lease period. The sale and leaseback facility matures in January 2039. Pursuant to this facility, CoolCo provided a corporate guarantee in favor of Huaxia.

As of March 31, 2025, CoolCo had cash and cash equivalents of $135.4 million and total short and long-term debt, net of deferred finance charges, amounting to $1,429.6 million. Total Contractual Debt2 stood at $1,446.2 million, which is comprised of $437.7 million in respect of the Senior Secured Reducing Revolving Credit Facility (the “RRCF”) maturing in December 2029, $623.1 million in respect of our upsized $520 million term loan facility (the “upsized TLF May 2029”) maturing in May 2029, and the sale and leaseback financing arrangements in respect of the Kool Tiger, amounting to $177.6 million maturing in October 2034 and GAIL Sagar, amounting to $207.8 million maturing in January 2039.

During Q1, CoolCo entered into a further $50.0 million interest rate swap agreement with various financial institutions converting floating rate interest obligations under the RRCF to fixed interest rate, effective from February 2027 until September 2029.

Subsequent to the Quarter, we entered into further $100.0 million interest rate swap agreements in respect of the RRCF, effective from February 2027 until September 2029. We also entered into a further $97.9 million interest rate swap agreements in respect of the upsized TLF May 2029, effective from August 2025 until February 2029.

Overall, the Company’s near-term interest rate on its debt is currently fixed or hedged for approximately 75% of the notional amount of net debt, adjusting for existing cash on hand.

2 Refer to 'Appendix A - Non-GAAP financial measures and definitions’, for definitions of this measure and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure.

Corporate and Other Matters

In April 2025, the Company initiated purchases under its previously announced share repurchase program to repurchase up to 7,000,000 shares for a total amount of up to $40 million during the period from April 1, 2025 until no later than December 31, 2026, pursuant to an agreement with DNB Markets, Inc. and DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA.

For the period from and including April 7, 2025 through May 16, 2025, the Company purchased a total of 692,180 shares at an average price of $5.59 per share.

As of May 16, 2025, CoolCo had 53,034,538 shares issued and outstanding, excluding the 692,180 treasury shares held by the Company (as a result of the disclosed share repurchases). Of the outstanding shares, 31,254,390 (58.9%) were owned by EPS Ventures Ltd. and 21,780,148 (41.1%) were owned by other investors in the public markets.

The manner, timing, pricing and amount of any repurchases will depend on a number of factors including market conditions, the Company’s financial position and capital requirements, financial conditions, competing uses of cash and other factors, and the share repurchase program may not be completed in full.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release and any other written or oral statements made by us in connection with this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of and made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities and events that will, should, could, are expected to or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “could,” “would,” “predict,” “propose,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to our outlook, industry and business trends, outlook and prospects, expected trends in the chartering market including the expected normalization of cargo volumes, expectations about prospects for the market, charters and terms thereof including start dates and expectations on chartering and charter rates, expected drydockings including the timing and duration thereof, our liquidity, our share buyback program, interest rate hedging, expected impact of LNG and liquefaction projects expected to come on line and expected production and expected timing thereof and the expected impact on the supply of and demand for vessels, expected continued or alternative business opportunities for any of our vessels, expected opportunities for more modern vessels, expectations of steam-turbine vessels leaving the market and being idled and scrapped, market outlook and LNG vessel newbuild order-book and expectations that newbuilds will be absorbed in the market, statements made under “LNG Market and Outlook” and other non-historical statements.

The forward-looking statements in this document are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates and projections. These statements involve significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and factors that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, and that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including:

  • general economic, political and business conditions, including the impact of sanctions and other measures;
  • general LNG market conditions, including fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values;
  • changes in demand in the LNG shipping industry, including the market for our vessels;
  • changes in the supply of LNG vessels, including whether older vessels leave the market as and when expected;
  • our ability to successfully employ our vessels and the rates we are able to achieve;
  • changes in our operating expenses, including fuel or cooling down prices and lay-up costs when vessels are not on charter, drydocking and insurance costs;
  • the timing and duration of drydocking and whether vessels upgrades deliver expected results;
  • the timing of LNG projects coming on line and the impact on supply and demand;
  • compliance with, and our liabilities under, governmental, tax, environmental and safety laws and regulations;
  • risks related to climate-change, including climate-change or greenhouse gas related legislation or regulations and the impact on our business from physical climate-change related to changes in weather patterns, and the potential impact of new regulations relating to climate-change and the potential impact on the demand for the LNG shipping industry;
  • changes in governmental regulation, tax and trade matters and tariff policies actions taken by regulatory authorities;
  • potential disruption of shipping routes and demand due to accidents, piracy or political events and/or instability, including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and changes in political leadership in the US and other countries;
  • vessel breakdowns and instances of loss of hire;
  • vessel underperformance and related warranty claims;
  • our access to financing and ability to repay or refinance our facilities;
  • continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with the financial covenants therein;
  • fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates;
  • potential conflicts of interest involving our significant shareholders;
  • the number of shares that we repurchase under our share repurchase program and the prices of such repurchases;
  • information system failures, cyber incidents or breaches in security; and
  • other risks indicated in the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings with and submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The foregoing factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statement included in this report should not be construed as exhaustive. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

As a result, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

Responsibility Statement

We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2025, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP) give a true and fair view of the Company’s consolidated assets, liabilities, financial position and results of operations. To the best of our knowledge, the financial report for the period ended March 31, 2025 includes a fair review of important events that have occurred during the period and their impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the principal risks and uncertainties, and major related party transactions.

May 21, 2025
Cool Company Ltd.
London, UK

Questions should be directed to:
c/o Cool Company Ltd - +44 20 7659 1111

Richard Tyrrell (Chief Executive Officer & Director)

   

Cyril Ducau (Chairman of the Board)

John Boots (Chief Financial Officer)

   

Antoine Bonnier (Director) 

 

   

Joanna Huipei Zhou (Director)

 

   

Sami Iskander (Director)

 

   

Neil Glass (Director) 

 

   

Peter Anker (Director)

Cool Company Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

(in thousands of $)

Jan-Mar

2025

 

Oct-Dec

2024

 

Jan-Mar

2024

Time and voyage charter revenues

81,139

 

 

80,764

 

 

78,710

 

Vessel and other management fee revenues

743

 

 

722

 

 

4,923

 

Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net

3,664

 

 

3,081

 

 

4,492

 

Total operating revenues

85,546

 

 

84,567

 

 

88,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses

(19,019

)

 

(18,489

)

 

(17,594

)

Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net

(4,561

)

 

(2,742

)

 

(1,439

)

Administrative expenses

(4,900

)

 

(4,952

)

 

(6,059

)

Depreciation and amortization

(22,475

)

 

(19,840

)

 

(18,936

)

Total operating expenses

(50,955

)

 

(46,023

)

 

(44,028

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

34,591

 

 

38,544

 

 

44,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial income/(expense):

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

1,545

 

 

1,793

 

 

1,705

 

Interest expense

(23,092

)

 

(20,978

)

 

(19,678

)

(Losses)/gains on derivative instruments

(3,849

)

 

11,037

 

 

11,301

 

Other financial items, net

(33

)

 

(1,185

)

 

(480

)

Financial expenses, net

(25,429

)

 

(9,333

)

 

(7,152

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests

9,162

 

 

29,211

 

 

36,945

 

Income taxes, net

(90

)

 

176

 

 

(133

)

Net income

9,072

 

 

29,387

 

 

36,812

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(2,034

)

 

(238

)

Net income attributable to the Owners of Cool Company Ltd.

9,072

 

 

27,353

 

 

36,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of Cool Company Ltd.

9,072

 

 

27,353

 

 

36,574

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

2,034

 

 

238

 

Net income

9,072

 

 

29,387

 

 

36,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cool Company Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

At March 31,

 

At December 31,

(in thousands of $, except number of shares)

2025

 

2024

 

 

 

(Audited)

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

135,389

 

165,274

Intangible assets, net

801

 

 

629

 

Trade receivable and other current assets

14,621

 

 

7,643

 

Inventories

4,078

 

 

3,666

 

Total current assets

154,889

 

 

177,212

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

Restricted cash

480

 

 

446

 

Intangible assets, net

6,939

 

 

7,469

 

Newbuildings

 

 

105,668

 

Vessels and equipment, net

2,183,203

 

 

1,939,626

 

Other non-current assets

8,684

 

 

12,715

 

Total assets

2,354,195

 

 

2,243,136

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt

77,444

 

 

141,996

 

Trade payable and other current liabilities

82,860

 

 

101,734

 

Total current liabilities

160,304

 

 

243,730

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

Long-term debt

1,352,191

 

 

1,163,879

 

Other non-current liabilities

70,665

 

 

74,027

 

Total liabilities

1,583,160

 

 

1,481,636

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

Owners' equity includes 53,726,718 (2024: 53,726,718) common shares of $1.00 each, issued and outstanding

771,035

 

 

761,500

 

Total equity

771,035

 

 

761,500

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

2,354,195

 

 

2,243,136

 

 

 

 

 

Cool Company Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

(in thousands of $)

Jan-Mar

2025

 

Jan-Mar

2024

Operating activities

 

 

 

Net income

9,072

 

 

36,812

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses

22,475

 

 

18,936

 

Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities arising from charter agreements, net

(3,664

)

 

(4,492

)

Amortization of deferred charges and fair value adjustments

870

 

 

881

 

Drydocking expenditure

(8,995

)

 

(1,494

)

Compensation cost related to share-based payment, net

463

 

 

640

 

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

5,264

 

 

(8,145

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable

(4,991

)

 

699

 

Inventories

(412

)

 

3,350

 

Other current and other non-current assets

(2,329

)

 

(3,533

)

Amounts from / (due to) related parties

4

 

 

(216

)

Trade accounts payable

(690

)

 

3,057

 

Accrued expenses

843

 

 

(3,154

)

Other current and non-current liabilities

(10,576

)

 

(4,780

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

7,334

 

 

38,561

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

Additions to vessels and equipment

(20,532

)

 

(2,571

)

Additions to newbuildings

(139,779

)

 

(22,300

)

Additions to intangible assets

 

 

(132

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(160,311

)

 

(25,003

)

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

Proceeds from short-term and long-term debt

135,892

 

 

 

Repayments of short-term and long-term debt

(11,341

)

 

(19,355

)

Financing arrangement fees and other costs

(1,425

)

 

 

Cash dividends paid

 

 

(22,018

)

Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities

123,126

 

 

(41,373

)

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(29,851

)

 

(27,815

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

165,720

 

 

137,338

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

135,869

 

 

109,523

 

 

 

 

 

Cool Company Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2025

(in thousands of $, except number of shares)

 

Number of

common shares

 

Owners’ Share Capital

Additional Paid-in Capital(1)

Retained Earnings

Owners'
Equity

Non-

controlling

Interests

Total

Equity

Consolidated balance at
December 31, 2024 (audited)

 

53,726,718

 

 

53,727

 

510,780

 

196,993

 

761,500

 

 

761,500

 

Net income

 

 

9,072

9,072

9,072

Share based payments contribution

 

 

 

 

463

 

 

463

 

 

463

 

Consolidated balance at

March 31, 2025

 

53,726,718

 

 

53,727

 

511,243

 

206,065

 

771,035

 

 

771,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Additional paid-in capital refers to the amount of capital contributed or paid-in over and above the par value of the Company's issued share capital.

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024

(in thousands of $, except number of shares)

 

Number of

common shares

 

Owners’ Share Capital

Additional Paid-in Capital(1)

Retained Earnings

Owners'
Equity

Non-

controlling

Interests

Total

Equity

Consolidated balance at
December 31, 2023 (audited)

 

53,702,846

 

 

53,703

 

509,327

 

172,960

 

735,990

 

70,590

 

806,580

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

36,574

 

36,574

 

238

 

36,812

 

Share based payments contribution

 

 

 

 

640

 

 

640

 

 

640

 

Dividends

 

 

(22,018

)

(22,018

)

(22,018

)

Consolidated balance at

March 31, 2024

 

53,702,846

 

 

53,703

 

509,967

 

187,516

 

751,186

 

70,828

 

822,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Additional paid-in capital refers to the amount of capital contributed or paid-in over and above the par value of the Company's issued share capital.

Appendix A - Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Definitions
Non-GAAP Financial Metrics Arising from How Management Monitors the Business

In addition to disclosing financial results in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), this earnings release and the associated investor presentation and discussion contain references to the non-GAAP financial measures which are included in the table below. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business and measuring our performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with US GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with US GAAP. Non-GAAP measures are not uniformly defined by all companies, and may not be comparable with similar titles, measures and disclosures used by other companies. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the closest US GAAP measures should be carefully evaluated.

Non-GAAP measure

Closest equivalent US GAAP measure

Adjustments to reconcile to primary financial statements prepared under US GAAP

Rationale for presentation of the non-GAAP measure

Performance Measures

Adjusted EBITDA

Net income

+/- Other non-operating income

+/- Net financial expense, representing: Interest income, Interest expense, (Gains)/losses on derivative instruments and Other financial items, net

+/- Income taxes, net

+ Depreciation and amortization

+/- Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net

Increases the comparability of total business performance from period to period and against the performance of other companies by removing the impact of other non-operating income, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net, financing and income tax.

Average daily TCE

Time and voyage charter revenues

- Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net

 

The above total is then divided by calendar days less scheduled off-hire days.

Measure of the average daily net revenue performance of a vessel.

 

Standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in the vessel’s net revenue performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e. spot charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessel may be employed between the periods.

 

Assists management in making decisions regarding the deployment and utilization of its fleet and in evaluating financial performance.

Liquidity measures

Total Contractual Debt

Total debt (current and non-current), net of deferred finance charges

+ Deferred finance charges

 

Contractual debt represents our actual debt obligations under our various financing arrangements.

 

We believe that this measure enables investors and users of our financial statements to assess our liquidity and the split of our debt (current and non-current) based on our underlying contractual obligations.

Reconciliations - Performance Measures

 
 

Adjusted EBITDA

 
 

(in thousands of $)

Jan-Mar

2025

 

Oct-Dec

2024

 

Jan-Mar

2024

Net income

9,072

 

 

29,387

 

 

36,812

 

Interest income

(1,545

)

 

(1,793

)

 

(1,705

)

Interest expense

23,092

 

 

20,978

 

 

19,678

 

Losses/(gains) on derivative instruments

3,849

 

 

(11,037

)

 

(11,301

)

Other financial items, net

33

 

 

1,185

 

 

480

 

Income taxes, net

90

 

 

(176

)

 

133

 

Depreciation and amortization

22,475

 

 

19,840

 

 

18,936

 

Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net

(3,664

)

 

(3,081

)

 

(4,492

)

Adjusted EBITDA

53,402

 

 

55,303

 

 

58,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average daily TCE

 

(in thousands of $, except number of days and average daily TCE)

Jan-Mar

2025

 

Oct-Dec

2024

 

Jan-Mar

2024

Time and voyage charter revenues

 

81,139

 

 

 

80,764

 

 

 

78,710

 

Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net

 

(4,561

)

 

 

(2,742

)

 

 

(1,439

)

 

 

76,578

 

 

 

78,022

 

 

 

77,271

 

Calendar days less scheduled off-hire days

 

1,085

 

 

 

1,056

 

 

 

1,001

 

Average daily TCE (to the closest $100)

$

70,600

 

 

$

73,900

 

 

$

77,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliations - Liquidity measures

 
 

Total Contractual Debt

 
 

(in thousands of $)

At March 31,

2025

 

At December 31,

2024

Total debt (current and non-current), net of deferred finance charges

1,429,635

 

1,305,875

Add: Deferred finance charges

16,606

 

 

15,815

 

Total Contractual Debt

1,446,241

 

 

1,321,690

 

 

 

 

 

Other definitions

Contracted Revenue Backlog

Contracted revenue backlog is defined as the contracted daily charter rate for each vessel multiplied by the number of scheduled hire days for the remaining contract term. Contracted revenue backlog is not intended to represent Adjusted EBITDA or future cashflows that will be generated from these contracts. This measure should be seen as a supplement to and not a substitute for our US GAAP measures of performance.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements in Regulation EU 596/2014 (MAR) article 19 number 3 and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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