Pyxis Tankers Announces Sale of Oldest Product Tanker
09 Março 2023 - 10:00AM
Maroussi, Greece, March 9, 2023 – Pyxis Tankers
Inc. (NASDAQ Cap Mkts: PXS), (the “Company”), an international pure
play product tanker company, today announced that it has agreed to
sell the vessel Pyxis Malou, 2009 built 50,667 dwt.
product tanker, for a sale price of $24.8 million in cash to an
unaffiliated buyer located in the United Kingdom. Completion of the
vessel sale, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is
scheduled to occur by March 31, 2023. After the repayment of the
outstanding indebtedness for this vessel and the payment of various
transaction costs, the Company expects to receive cash proceeds of
approximately $18 million, which would be used for general
corporate purposes, including additional debt repayment. Assuming
scheduled completion of the sale at March 31, 2023, the Company
expects to recognize a non-cash gain from asset disposition of
approximately $8 million or approximately $0.75 per outstanding
common share.
Valentios Valentis, our Chairman and CEO
commented:
“The sale of our oldest asset at an attractive
price underscores our strategic focus for modern eco–efficient MR
product tankers and provides further balance sheet liquidity and
financial strength. Moving forward, we will have a fleet of four
MRs with an average age of 8 years. Upon completion of the
disposition, our substantial cash position and lower leverage will
increase our operating and financial flexibility. At the proper
time, we expect to further enhance shareholder value by pursuing
opportunities with cash on hand, and, if appropriate, utilizing
modest bank financing.”
About Pyxis Tankers Inc.
We currently own a modern fleet of five tankers
engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products
and other bulk liquids. We are positioned to opportunistically
expand and maximize our fleet due to competitive cost structure,
strong customer relationships and an experienced management team
whose interests are aligned with those of its shareholders. For
more information, visit: http://www.pyxistankers.com.
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tanker industry, in general, are forward-looking statements. Such
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Company
Pyxis Tankers Inc.59 K. Karamanli StreetMaroussi 15125
Greeceinfo@pyxistankers.com
Visit our website at www.pyxistankers.com
Company Contact
Henry WilliamsChief Financial OfficerTel: +30 (210) 638 0200 /
+1 (516) 455-0106Email: hwilliams@pyxistankers.com
Source: Pyxis Tankers Inc.
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