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Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. (NYSE: EXM) 15% LOWER; reported Q3 EPS of $0.96, 11 cents lower than the analyst estimate of $1.07. Revenues for the quarter were $43.2 million, versus the consensus of $45.27 million. Excel's Board of Directors also announced it has initiated a $0.20 quarterly dividend.