United Maritime Corporation (the “Company” or “United”) (NASDAQ:
USEA), announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement
with an unaffiliated third party for the sale of its oldest
Capesize vessel. Moreover, United announced the successful
integration of M/V Synthesea into the DeepSea Technologies
Platform, further enhancing its fleet’s use of AI technology.
The Company’s Board of Directors has also
authorised the extension of its existing $3.0 million share
repurchase plan.
Sale of M/V Gloriuship
The Company has entered into a definitive
agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the sale of its
171,314 dwt Capesize vessel, M/V Gloriuship, built in 2004. The
vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owners by mid-July
2025. The aggregate net sale price is approximately $15.0 million,
and the transaction is subject to customary closing procedures.
Extension of the Existing Share
Repurchase Program
The program, previously set to expire on
December 31, 2024, has been extended for a further 12-month period.
Under the program, the Company may repurchase up to $3.0 million of
its outstanding common shares in the open market. As of today,
approximately $1.9 million remains available for repurchase, and
the program will remain effective through the period ending
December 31, 2025.
Integration of M/V Synthesea into the
DeepSea AI Platform
The integration of M/V Synthesea into our
partnership with DeepSea equips the vessel with AI-driven solutions
for real-time monitoring and optimization of energy consumption,
fuel usage, and performance.
Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“We are pleased to announce the well-timed sale
of our oldest Capesize bulker, the 21-year-old Gloriuship, at a
sizeable premium over her scrap value, taking advantage of the
favourable valuation environment in this sector. The net sale
proceeds after the repayment of the existing indebtedness will
enhance the Company’s cash reserves by approximately $7.0 million,
while the sale will have a positive impact on the average age of
United’s fleet.
“Regarding our existing share repurchase plan,
we have completed approximately $1.1 million of buybacks so far.
Its extension amidst today’s volatile capital markets conditions is
intended to permit opportunities to deliver accretion for our
shareholders.”
About United Maritime Corporation
United Maritime Corporation is an international
shipping company specializing in worldwide seaborne transportation
services. The Company operates a fleet of eight dry bulk vessels,
comprising three Capesize, two Kamsarmax and three Panamax vessels,
with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of 922,072 dwt. Upon
completion of the aforementioned transaction, the Company’s
operating fleet will consist of seven vessels (2 Capesize, 2
Kamsarmax and 3 Panamax), with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity
of 750,758 dwt.
The Company is incorporated under the laws of
the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in
Glyfada, Greece.
The Company's common shares trade on the Nasdaq
Capital Market under the symbol “USEA”.
Please visit the Company’s website at:
www.unitedmaritime.gr.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended) concerning future events, including with respect
to the share repurchases, market trends and shareholder returns.
Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”,
“believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of
such words and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and
unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates, which are inherently subject to significant
uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the
control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to, the Company’s operating or
financial results; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability
to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in
which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including
charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply
and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and
dispositions, business strategy, impacts of litigation, areas of
possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or
operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the
United States; broader market impacts arising from trade disputes
or war (or threatened war) or international hostilities, such as
between Israel and Hamas or Iran and between Russia and Ukraine;
risks associated with the length and severity of pandemics
(including COVID-19), including their effects on demand for dry
bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors
listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC,
including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s
filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company
expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s
expectations with respect thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
For further information please contact:
United Investor RelationsTel: +30 213 0181 522E-mail:
ir@usea.gr
Capital Link, Inc.Paul Lampoutis230 Park Avenue Suite 1540New
York, NY 10169Tel: (212) 661-7566E-mail: usea@capitallink.com
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