Pyxis Tankers Announces Completion of Sale of Its 2009 Built Tanker
23 Mars 2023 - 9:10PM
Maroussi, Greece, March 23, 2022 – Pyxis Tankers
Inc. (NASDAQ Cap Mkts: PXS), (the “Company”), an international pure
play product tanker company, today announced that it has completed
the sale of the Pyxis Malou, a 2009 built 50,667 dwt product
tanker, for the aggregate sale price of $24.8 million. After
repayment of vessel’s bank debt and related transaction costs, the
Company received aggregate net cash proceeds of approximately $18.9
million. The sale of the oldest vessel in the fleet will further
increase our liquidity, reduce outstanding debt and position the
Company for additional corporate opportunities.
Moving forward, our fleet of eco-efficient MR2
product tankers will have an average age of 8 years and consist of
the following vessels:
Vessel Name |
Shipyard |
Vesseltype |
Carrying Capacity(dwt) |
Year Built |
Type of charter |
Charter Rate(1) (per day) |
Anticipated Earliest Redelivery Date |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pyxis Lamda (2) |
SPP / S. Korea |
MR |
50,145 |
2017 |
Time |
$
40,000 |
Apr
2023 |
|
Pyxis Epsilon (3) |
SPP / S. Korea |
MR |
50,295 |
2015 |
Time |
30,000 |
Sep
2023 |
|
Pyxis Theta (4) |
SPP / S. Korea |
MR |
51,795 |
2013 |
Time |
18,500 |
Jun
2023 |
|
Pyxis Karteria (5) |
Hyundai / S. Korea |
MR |
46,652 |
2013 |
DD |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
198,887 |
|
|
|
|
|
- Charter rates are gross in U.S.$ and do not reflect any
commissions payable.
- “Pyxis Lamda” is fixed on a time charter for 6 months, +/- 15
days at $40,000 per day.
- “Pyxis Epsilon” is fixed on a time charter for 12 months, +/-
30 days at $30,000 per day.
- “Pyxis Theta” is fixed on a time charter for min 120 days
and max 180 days. 31-60 days at $18,500 per day, 61-120 days at
$22,500 and 121-180 days at $26,000 per day.
- “Pyxis Karteria” is currently on scheduled Dry-Docking. Upon
completion, the charterer has declared the option of additional
charter of min 45 max 90 days at $30,000.
About Pyxis Tankers Inc.
We currently own a modern fleet of four tankers
engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products
and other bulk liquids. We are focused on prudently growing our
fleet of medium range product tankers, which provide operational
flexibility and enhanced earnings potential due to their "eco"
features. 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. The information
discussed contained in, or that can be accessed through, Pyxis
Tankers Inc.’s website, including the conference call and Webcast
information, is not incorporated into, and does not constitute part
of this report.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 applicable
securities laws. The words “expected'', “estimated”, “scheduled”,
“could”, “should”, “anticipated”, “long-term”, “opportunities”,
“potential”, “continue”, “likely”, “may”, “will”, “positioned”,
“possible”, “believe”, “expand” and variations of these terms and
similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar
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or statements. But the absence of such words does not mean that a
statement is not forward-looking. All statements that are not
statements of either historical or current facts, including among
other things, our expected financial performance, expectations or
objectives regarding future and market charter rate expectations
and, in particular, the effects of COVID-19 or any variant thereof,
or the war in the Ukraine, on our financial condition and
operations and the product tanker industry in general, are
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is based on
the opinions, expectations and estimates of management of Pyxis
Tankers Inc. (“we”, “our” or “Pyxis”) at the date the information
is made, and is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual events or results to differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking information. Although we believe
that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking
statements and information are based are reasonable, those are not
guarantees of our future performance and you should not place undue
reliance on the forward-looking statements and information because
we cannot give any assurance that they will prove to be correct.
Since forward-looking statements and information address future
events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent
risks and uncertainties and actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated or implied in such
information. Factors that might cause or contribute to such
discrepancy include, but are not limited to, the risk factors
described in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2021 and our other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements and information
contained in this presentation are made as of the date hereof. We
do not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance
with U.S. federal securities laws and other applicable securities
laws.
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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