AMSC ASA - Fourth quarter 2023 results
Lysaker, 27 February 2024, AMSC ASA (“AMSC” or the “Company”) announces results for the fourth quarter and full year ending 31 December 2023.
HIGHLIGHTS
- On 18th October the sale of American Tanker Holding Company (“ATHC”) was successfully closed. The transaction comprised all of AMSC’s Jones Act business including the 10 tankers and corresponding bareboat charters, debt and corporate structure.
- In conjunction with the closing of the sale of ATHC, AMSC distributed USD 170 million in an additional dividend to shareholders on 1st November.
- On 23rd October, AMSC announced an agreement with Solstad Shipholding AS to participate in an overall refinancing by contributing the CSV Normand Maximus in return for shares in the new company Solstad Maritime Holding AS (“SMH”). Subsequent to year-end, the refinancing was completed on 16th January 2024, and AMSC currently owns 21.1% of SMH.
- On 20th November, an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) in AMSC approved Q3 and Q4 2023 dividends of USD 0.05 per share for each quarter. The Q3 dividend was paid on 7th December and the Q4 dividend is expected to be paid on or about 15th March 2024. Dividends will be classified as return of paid in capital.
AMSC CEO, Pål Lothe Magnussen comments, “During Q4 we were pleased to conclude the sale of our Jones Act business and pay a substantial additional dividend to our shareholders. Over the past 10 years we have distributed USD 414 million in dividends equivalent to NOK 60.2 per share. We have made 40 consecutive quarterly dividend payments and the additional dividend during Q4 set a final mark for a long lasting and successful investment in the Jones Act tanker market. Looking forward, we are excited about our ownership stake in Solstad Maritime and exposure to the offshore industry. AMSC endeavors to continue to make attractive quarterly distributions and continue to look for attractive investment opportunities in the maritime space.”
The full report is attached, along with the fourth quarter presentation.
Company contacts:
Pål Magnussen, Chief Executive Officer
+47 24 13 00 04
Morten Bakke, Chief Financial Officer
+47 24 13 00 87
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
