Monday, February 08, 2021 8:19:05 PM
ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) (the “Company”) today announced a share repurchase program and fleet update.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) today authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $5.1m of its outstanding common shares, representing approximately 10% of the Company’s market capitalization as of August 14, 2020, for a period of three months (the “Repurchase Program”). The Board will periodically review the Company’s Repurchase Program, and may decide to extend its term or increase the authorized amount, by another 10% to 15%, that may be repurchased thereunder.
Under the Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase common shares in privately negotiated or open-market transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The specific timing and amount of repurchases, if any, will be at the discretion of the Company’s management team, and will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, capital allocation alternatives, and other corporate considerations. The Company is not obligated under the program to purchase any common shares. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Fleet Update
Fleet Profile As of August 17, 2020, our fleet consisted of ten 50,000 dwt product/chemical tankers, out of which 2 are owned 50%, and two 159,000 dwt suezmax tankers. We also have newbuilding contracts for the construction of three scrubber-fitted 50,000 dwt product/chemical tankers and, and two scrubber-fitted suezmax tankers. Our newbuilding vessels are expected to be delivered to us during the first half of 2021. Following the delivery of our last newbuilding, our fleet will consist of 15 vessels with an average age of 2.3 years (with 2 vessels 50% owned).
All of our vessels are of eco design and are built in shipyards of the Hyundai group, currently the largest shipbuilder in the world. In addition, all of the vessels in our fleet, including our newbuildings, are of very high specification and include enhancements in the hull, propellers and other parts of the vessel to decrease fuel consumption and reduce emissions. Furthermore, all of our vessels are fitted with ballast water treatment equipment and seven of our operating vessels have scrubbers installed and all of our newbuildings will be fitted with scrubbers.
Charter Coverage As of June 30, 2020, all of the vessels in our fleet (including newbuilding vessels but excluding joint venture vessels) are employed on time charters with fixed terms, representing contracted future revenue of $273m excluding options to extend. Our customers include national, regional and international companies.
Net Asset Value Management estimates the company’s NAV to be $180 million. This translates into an NAV of $4.52 per share (based on number of common shares currently outstanding) and $3.55 per share (on a fully diluted basis - assuming exercise of Series B warrants and conversion of convertible loan).
Recent TOPS News
- TOP Ships Inc. Announces Commencement of Time Charter at Very Strong Rate an Increase of 36% Over Previous Time Charter • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 05/02/2024 01:43:29 PM
- TOP Ships Inc. Announces Transfer of Listing to the NYSE American LLC • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 04/11/2024 08:30:00 PM
- Top Ships Inc. Announces Filing of 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 04/01/2024 12:30:00 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/14/2024 10:27:23 PM
- Form SC 13G/A - Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/14/2024 07:59:13 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/07/2024 02:45:04 PM
- TOP Ships Inc. Announces Vessel Refinancings and Full Redemption of Series F Perpetual Preferred Shares Held by Related Party • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 02/07/2024 02:23:00 PM
- TOP Ships Announces Share Repurchase Program • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 12/14/2023 01:30:00 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 12/14/2023 01:14:04 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 12/12/2023 01:30:04 PM
- Top Ships Announces Increase From Previously Announced Management Estimate of Net Asset Value to $344 Million and Contracted Revenue Backlog of $400 Million • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 12/12/2023 01:30:00 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 12/07/2023 01:30:05 PM
- TOP Ships Announces Increase in Shareholding by Pistiolis Family to 73% Via Full Conversion of Preferred Shares and Open-Market Purchases Demonstrating the CEO’S Commitment to the Company • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 12/07/2023 01:30:00 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 12/06/2023 09:30:09 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 12/04/2023 09:30:11 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 11/30/2023 09:30:11 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 11/28/2023 09:30:07 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 11/22/2023 02:15:04 PM
- TOP Ships Inc. Announces Extension of Time Charter Employment for Two VLCC Tankers • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 11/22/2023 02:15:00 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 11/08/2023 09:30:06 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 10/31/2023 08:30:18 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 10/17/2023 12:00:25 PM
- Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 10/16/2023 12:30:06 PM
- Top Ships Inc. Announces Compliance with NASDAQ Minimum Bid Price Requirement • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 10/16/2023 12:30:00 PM
- Form SC 13D/A - General statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 10/04/2023 09:17:52 PM
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