GLYFADA, Greece, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Maritime Limited ("Globus", the "Company", "we", or "our") (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, today reported its unaudited consolidated operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
-- Revenue
-- $8.6 million in Q1 2025 compared to $7.7 million in Q1 2024
-- Adjusted EBITDA
-- $2 million in both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024
-- Time Charter Equivalent
-- $9,225 per day in Q1 2025 compared to $11,862 per day in Q1 2024
Current Fleet Profile
As of the date of this press release, Globus' subsidiaries own and operate nine dry bulk carriers, consisting of six Kamsarmax and three Ultramax.
Year Month/Year
Vessel Built Yard Type Delivered DWT Flag
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Galaxy October Marshall
Globe 2015 Hudong-Zhonghua Kamsarmax 2020 81,167 Is.
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Jiangsu New
Yangzi
Diamond Shipbuilding Marshall
Globe 2018 Co. Kamsarmax June 2021 82,027 Is.
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Universal
Power Shipbuilding
Globe 2011 Corporation Kamsarmax July 2021 80,655 Cyprus
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Orion November Marshall
Globe 2015 Tsuneishi Zosen Kamsarmax 2021 81,837 Is.
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GLBS Nihon Shipyard January Marshall
Hero 2024 Co., Ltd. Ultramax 2024 64,000 Is.
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Nantong Cosco
KHI Ship
GLBS Engineering August Marshall
Might 2024 Co., Ltd. Ultramax 2024 64,000 Is.
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Nantong Cosco
KHI Ship
GLBS Engineering September Marshall
Magic 2024 Co., Ltd. Ultramax 2024 64,000 Is.
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GLBS November Marshall
Angel 2016 Hudong-Zhonghua Kamsarmax 2024 81,119 Is.
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GLBS Tsuneishi Hi December Marshall
Gigi 2014 Cebu Kamsarmax 2024 81,817 Is.
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Weighted Average Age: 7.5 Years as of June 16,
2025 680,622
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Current Fleet Deployment
All our vessels are currently operating on short-term time charters, we generally consider as spot charters, the charters that are below one year in duration and/or are chartered on index linked basis ("on spot").
Management Commentary
The first quarter of 2025 was weak with the seasonally weak quarter further affected by geopolitical and economic factors around the world. However, we are now operating a much younger, more fuel-efficient fleet that allows us to keep our costs under control. We are continuing with our expansion and renewal efforts with the construction for our two Ultramaxes in Japan (scheduled for delivery in 2026) progressing smoothly.
We have a positive view of the medium- and long-term prospects of the industry. At this time we are preparing diligently for the various environmental regulations that are forthcoming, and we hope our modern and fuel-efficient fleet will be able to capitalize on the new regulatory environment.
We have an excellent relationship with our lenders which allows us to explore various financing options and tools to further expand and modernize our fleet. We are evaluating all possibilities that will help us maintain a robust balance sheet and a sustainable future.
The company successfully completed its first test voyage using biofuel, marking a significant milestone in its path toward reducing carbon emissions and aligning with future environmental regulations. The voyage was carried out involving the use of a sustainable biofuel blend, and the trial was carefully monitored to assess engine performance, fuel consumption, and overall operational impact, with no technical issues encountered during the journey.
The biofuel used in the trial voyage reduced lifecycle CO emissions compared to conventional marine fuel, without requiring major engine modifications or retrofitting. Results from the test will set the stage for future voyages and help the company prepare for upcoming environmental legislation, including FuelEU Maritime and the IMO's revised carbon intensity regulations.
Our Company remains committed to driving change in the maritime sector by investing in cleaner fuels, operational efficiency, and innovation.
Recent Developments
Sale of vessel
On February 4, 2025, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement to sell the 2007-built River Globe for a gross price of $8.55 million before commissions and expenses. The vessel was delivered to her new owners on March 17, 2025.
Highlights
Three months ended March 31,
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(Expressed in thousands of U.S dollars
except for daily rates and per share
data) 2025 2024
Revenue 8,619 7,713
Net loss (1,482) (299)
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 1,971 2,008
Basic & diluted loss per common share (2) (0.07) (0.01)
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a measure not in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
See a later section of this press release for a reconciliation
of Adjusted EBITDA to net income/(loss) and net cash
generated from operating activities, which are the
most directly comparable financial measures calculated
and presented in accordance with the GAAP measures.
(2) The weighted average number of common shares for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2025, and 2024,
was 20,582,301.
First Quarter of the Year 2025 compared to the First Quarter of the Year 2024
Net loss for the three-month period ended March 2025 amounted to $1.5 million or $0.07 basic and diluted loss per share based on 20,582,301 weighted average number of shares, compared to $0.3 million for the same period last year or $0.01 basic and diluted loss per share based on 20,582,301 weighted average number of shares.
Revenue
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, our Voyage revenues reached $8.6 million and $7.6 million respectively. The 13% increase in Voyage revenues is mainly attributed to the increase from 6.7 average number of vessels during the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, to an average number of 9.8 vessels for the same period in 2025. This increase was counterbalanced by the decrease of the daily Time Charter Equivalent rate (TCE) from $11,862 per vessel per day for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, to $9,225 per vessel per day during for the same period in 2025, corresponding to a decrease of 22%.
Fleet Summary data
Three months ended March 31,
2025 2024
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Ownership days (1) 885 613
Available days (2) 878 613
Operating days (3) 878 604
Fleet utilization (4) 100% 98.5%
Average number of vessels (5) 9.8 6.7
Daily time charter equivalent
("TCE") rate (6) $ 9,225 $ 11,862
Daily operating expenses (7) $ 5,321 $ 5,104
Notes:
(1) Ownership days are the aggregate number of days in
a period during which each vessel in our fleet has
been owned by us.
(2) Available days are the number of ownership days less
the aggregate number of days that our vessels are
off-hire due to scheduled repairs or repairs under
guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys.
(3) Operating days are the number of available days less
the aggregate number of days that the vessels are
off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances
but excluding days during which vessels are seeking
employment.
(4) We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number
of operating days during a period by the number of
available days during the period.
(5) Average number of vessels is measured by the sum of
the number of days each vessel was part of our fleet
during a relevant period divided by the number of
calendar days in such period.
(6) TCE rates are our voyage revenues plus any potential
gain on sale of bunkers less voyage expenses during
a period divided by the number of our available days
during the period which is consistent with industry
standards. TCE is a measure not in accordance with
GAAP.
(7) We calculate daily vessel operating expenses by dividing
vessel operating expenses by ownership days for the
relevant time period.
Selected Consolidated Financial & Operating Data
Three months ended March 31,
Consolidated Condensed Statements of
Operations: 2025 2024
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except
per share data) (unaudited)
Total Revenue 8,619 7,713
Voyage and Operating vessel expenses (5,231) (3,480)
General and administrative expenses (1,382) (2,232)
Depreciation and amortization (3,743) (2,255)
Gain from sale of vessel 2,137 -
Other income/(losses), net (35) 7
Interest expense and finance cost,
net (1,824) (464)
Gain/(Loss) on derivative financial
instruments, net (23) 412
Net loss for the period (1,482) (299)
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Basic & diluted loss per share for
the period (1) (0.07) (0.01)
Adjusted EBITDA (2) 1,971 2,008
(1) The weighted average number of shares for the three-month
period ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, was 20,582,301.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net earnings/(losses) before
interest and finance costs net, gains or losses from
the change in fair value of derivative financial instruments,
foreign exchange gains or losses, income taxes, depreciation,
depreciation of dry-docking costs, amortization of
fair value of time charter acquired, impairment and
gains or losses on sale of vessels. Adjusted EBITDA
does not represent and should not be considered as
an alternative to total comprehensive income/(loss)
or cash generated from operations, as determined by
IFRS, and our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not
be comparable to that reported by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under
IFRS.
Adjusted EBITDA is included herein because it is a basis upon which we assess our financial performance and because we believe that it presents useful information to investors regarding a company's ability to service and/or incur indebtedness and it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under IFRS. Some of these limitations are:
-- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures or future
requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
-- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the interest expense or the cash
requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our
debt;
-- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in or cash requirements for our
working capital needs; and
-- Other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently
than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss)/ income and net cash generated from operating activities for the periods presented:
Three months ended March 31,
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars) 2025 2024
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(Unaudited)
Total Net loss for the period (1,482) (299)
Interest expense and finance cost, net 1,824 464
Loss/(Gain) on derivative financial
instruments, net 23 (412)
Depreciation and amortization 3.743 2,255
Gain from sale of vessel (2,137) -
Adjusted EBITDA 1,971 2,008
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Payment of deferred dry-docking costs (430) (527)
Net (increase)/decrease in operating
assets (1,543) (1,257)
Net increase/(decrease) in operating
liabilities 870 1,202
Provision for staff retirement
indemnities 43 67
Foreign exchange (losses)/ gains net, not
attributed to cash and cash equivalents (6) -
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Net cash generated from operating
activities 905 1,493
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Three months ended March 31,
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(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars) 2025 2024
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(Unaudited)
Statement of cash flow data:
Net cash generated from operating
activities 905 1,493
Net cash generated from/(used in)
investing activities 8,706 (19,123)
Net cash (used in)/generated from
financing activities (5,358) 116
As at March 31, As at December 31,
(Expressed in thousands of U.S.
Dollars) 2025 2024
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(Unaudited)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
Data:
Vessels and Advances for vessel
purchase, net 254,206 264,030
Cash and cash equivalents (including
restricted cash) 54,203 50,657
Other current and non-current assets 7,581 6,299
Total assets 315,990 320,986
Total equity 174,919 176,401
Total debt & Finance liabilities, net
of unamortized debt discount 133,124 137,090
Other liabilities 7,947 7,495
Total equity and liabilities 315,990 320,986
About Globus Maritime Limited
Globus is an integrated dry bulk shipping company that provides marine transportation services worldwide. The Company's operating fleet consists of nine dry bulk vessels that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, alumina and other dry bulk cargoes internationally, with a total carrying capacity of 680,622 dead weight tons and a weighted average age of 7.5 years as of June 16, 2025.
Safe Harbor Statement
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements provide the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements include statements about the Company's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, intentions, assumptions and other statements that are not historical facts or that are not present facts or conditions. Words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "ongoing," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "will" or similar words or phrases, or the negatives of those words or phrases, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements for many reasons specifically as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Globus undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this communication or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should, however, review the factors and risks Globus describes in the reports it will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the date of this communication.
For further information please contact: Globus Maritime Limited +30 210 960 8300 Athanasios Feidakis, CEO a.g.feidakis@globusmaritime.gr Capital Link -- New York +1 212 661 7566 Nicolas Bornozis globus@capitallink.com
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