Friday, March 04, 2022
Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
Meeting High Expectations
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. is a US-based drybulk owner-operator focused on the Supramax/Ultramax mid-size asset class, which ranges from 50,000 and 65,000 deadweight tons in size; these vessels are equipped with onboard cranes allowing for the self-loading and unloading of cargoes, a feature which distinguishes them from the larger classes of drybulk vessels and provides for greatly enhanced flexibility and versatility- both with respect to cargo diversity and port accessibility. The Company transports a broad range of major and minor bulk cargoes around the world, including coal, grain, ore, pet coke, cement, and fertilizer. Eagle operates out of three offices, Stamford (headquarters), Singapore, and Hamburg, and performs all aspects of vessel management in-house including: commercial, operational, technical, and strategic.
Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Strong end to year and another dividend declared. Adjusted EBITDA of $91.6 million and TCE rates of $29.4k/day were very strong and in line with expectations. While opex and G&A were higher than expected due to acquisition and refinancing activity, both should moderate this year. 4Q2021 dividend of $2.05/share was declared based on EPS of $6.79/share.
Call with management today at 8am EST. Number is 844-282-4411 and code is 2175087. Topics likely to include: 1) Macro dry bulk outlook given recent disruptions in Black Sea; 2) ROY forward cover; 3) 1Q2022 opex and G&A guidance; 4) current FFA book; 5) Fuel spreads and impact of higher oil prices; 6) Tone of asset market and potential for acquisitions/divestitures; and 7) potential for buy backs of …
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