Pyxis Tankers Announces Closing of Modern Dry Bulk Vessel Joint Venture
Maroussi, Greece – June 28, 2024 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ Cap Mkts: PXS) (the "Company"), an international shipping company, announced today that it has closed its previously announced dry bulk vessel joint venture with an entity related to its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, that was newly formed to acquire, own and operate, the "Konkar Venture", a 2015 built 82,099 dwt Kamsarmax carrier. The Company invested $7.3 million in cash and will issue 267,857 restricted common shares for a 60% ownership interest in the joint venture. The Konkar Venture, which is a sister ship to the Company's eco-efficient "Konkar Asteri", is continuing its employment under the existing time charter through mid-August, 2024 at a gross daily rate of $18,000. After the acquisition of the vessel, including payment of transaction fees and expenses and application of vessel working capital, the Company's consolidated total cash is estimated to be approximately $43.0 million, inclusive of restricted cash of $2.2 million, with total funded debt of approximately $89.0 million.
About Pyxis Tankers Inc.
The Company currently owns a modern fleet of six mid-sized vessels consisting of three MR2 product tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquids as well as controlling interests in two dry bulk joint ventures that each own a Kamsarmax and Ultramax vessel, respectively, and a 100% owned Kamsarmax carrier, which transport a broad range of dry-bulk commodities. The Company is positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize its fleet of eco-efficient vessels due to significant capital resources, 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 on the Company's website is not incorporated into and does not form a part of this release.
Forward Looking Statements
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Company
Pyxis Tankers Inc.
59 K. Karamanli Street
Maroussi, 15125 Greece
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.pyxistankers.com
Company Contact
Henry Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +30 (210) 638 0200 / +1 (516) 455-0106
Email: [email protected]
Source: Pyxis Tankers Inc.
