KCC Second Quarter 2021: On Course to Hit Full Potential with Entire Fleet of Combination Carriers on Water
Image: The MV Bass in Sydney Australia
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) delivered a strong improvement on results for second quarter 2021 with a 66% higher adjusted EBITDA than in the first quarter and increases dividends by 50% from the last quarter. With the completion of KCC’s newbuilding program this quarter, KCC is set to benefit from a continued strong dry bulk market and an approaching recovery in the tanker market, says CEO Engebret Dahm.
With the delivery of the last CLEANBU newbuilding at the end of May, KCC now has its full fleet of 17 combination carriers on water, vessels built to transport both wet and dry bulk cargoes. The fleet cuts CO2 emissions by 30-40% compared to standard dry bulk and tanker vessels by efficiently combining dry bulk and tanker cargoes, with minimum time without cargo onboard
- We see an increased focus from customers on cutting emissions from their ocean freight, and we are experiencing increased customer acceptance of our combination carriers’ capability to reduce inefficiencies and cut carbon emissions. This was an important trigger for the recent conclusion of the landmark shipment contract for our CLEANBU fleet with a major international tanker vessel charterer, says Dahm.
Highlights
Average TCE earnings increased by 20% from first to second quarter being 1.6-2.9 times higher than standard tanker vessel earnings
66% increase in adjusted EBITDA Q-o-Q ending the quarter at USD 15.3 million and EBT of USD 3.5 million, driven by stronger dry bulk market and improved CABU trading efficiency
The last CLEANBU newbuild was delivered in May 2021 increasing KCCs fleet to 17 vessels
The Board of Directors declares dividends of USD cents 4.5 per share total USD 2.16 million for Q2
The delivery of the last and eighth CLEANBU newbuild in May marks the start of a new chapter for KCC, it will improve our earnings base and increase our dividend capacity going forward, says Dahm.
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View Q2 2021 Presentation
Invitation to presentation of Q2 2021 financial results:
In connection with the release of financial results for the second quarter of 2021, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (“KCC”) will hold a webcast presentation at 09:00 CEST on Wednesday 25 August 2021.
To follow the webcast live go to www.combinationcarriers.com/investor-relations or https://channel.royalcast.com/hegnarmedia/#!/hegnarmedia/20210825_5. Questions for the Q&A session can be submitted in writing through the webcast solution during the presentation.
About Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA:
KCC is the world leader in combination carriers, owning and operating nine CABU and eight CLEANBU combination carriers. KCC’s combination carriers are built for transportation of both wet and dry bulk cargoes, being operated in trades where the vessels efficiently combine dry and wet cargoes with minimum ballast. Through their high utilization and efficiency, the vessels emit up to 40% less CO2 per transported ton compared to standard tanker and dry bulk vessels in current and targeted combination trading patterns.
APM: Adjusted EBITDA and TCE earnings per on-hire day are alternative performance measures (APM) which are further described and reconciled in the quarterly report for Q2 2021, note 11 (page 22-23).
For further queries, please contact:
Engebret Dahm, CEO
Telephone +47 957 46 851
Liv Dyrnes, CFO
Telephone +47 976 60 561