Danaos Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Period Ended March 31, 2026

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ATHENS, Greece, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Danaos Corporation (“Danaos”) (NYSE: DAC), one of the world’s largest independent owners of container vessels, today reported unaudited results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026.


Financial Summary


Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2025


Unaudited


(
Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise stated
)


Three Months Ended


Three Months Ended


March 31, 2026


March 31, 2025


Financial & Operating
Metrics


Container
Vessels


Dry bulk
Vessels


Other


Total


Container
Vessels


Dry bulk
Vessels


Other


Total

Operating Revenues

$229,550

$24,148

$253,698

$236,190

$17,117

$253,307

Voyage
Income/(Expenses), excl.
commissions

$4,601

$(5,554)

$(953)

$(307)

$(8,370)

$(8,677)

Time Charter Equivalent
Revenues (1)

$234,151

$18,594

$252,745

$235,883

$8,747

$244,630

Net income/(loss)

$113,253

$1,631

$25,537

$140,421

$119,045

$(6,542)

$2,644

$115,147

Adjusted net income /
(loss) (2)

$118,840

$1,631

$2,077

$122,548

$119,803

$(6,542)

$161

$113,422

Earnings per share, basic

$7.71

$6.14

Earnings per share, diluted

$7.70

$6.13

Adjusted earnings per
share, diluted (2)

$6.72

$6.04

Operating Days

6,595

749

6,451

832

Time Charter Equivalent
US$/day (1)

$35,504

$24,825

$36,565

$10,513

Ownership days

6,750

913

6,637

900

Average number of vessels

75.0

10.1

73.7

10.0

Fleet Utilization

97.7 %

82.0 %

97.2 %

92.4 %

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

$170,104

$8,424

$2,038

$180,566

$172,888

$(1,349)

$134

$171,673


Consolidated Balance Sheet & Leverage Metrics


As of March 31, 2026


As of December 31, 2025

Cash and cash equivalents

$876,207

$1,037,292

Availability under Revolving Credit Facility

$236,250

$247,500

Marketable securities (3)

$143,704

$120,244

Total cash liquidity & marketable securities (4)

$1,256,161

$1,405,036

Debt, gross of deferred finance costs

$1,046,263

$1,177,782

Net Debt (5)

$170,056

$140,490

LTM Adjusted EBITDA (6)

$728,269

$719,376

Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA

0.23x

0.20x

1)

Time charter equivalent revenues and time charter equivalent US$/day are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the reconciliation provided in the appendix which appears later in this earnings release.

2)

Adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted earnings per share, diluted and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the reconciliation of net income/(loss) to adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted earnings per share, diluted; and net income/(loss) to adjusted EBITDA provided in the appendix which appears later in this earnings release.

3)

Marketable securities refer to fair value of 6,256,181 shares of common stock of SBLK as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

4)

Total cash liquidity & marketable securities includes: (i) cash and cash equivalents, (ii) availability under our Revolving Credit Facility and (iii) marketable securities.

5)

Net Debt is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as total debt gross of deferred finance costs less cash and cash equivalents.

6)

Last twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. Refer to the reconciliation which appears later in this earnings release.

For management purposes, the Company is organized based on operating revenues generated from container vessels and dry-bulk vessels and has two reporting segments: (1) a container vessels segment and (2) a dry-bulk vessels segment. The Company measures segment performance based on net income. Items included in the applicable segment’s net income are directly allocated to the extent that the items are directly or indirectly attributable to the segments. With regards to the items that are allocated by indirect calculations, their allocation is commensurate to the utilization of key resources. The Other column includes components that are not allocated to any of the Company’s reportable segments and includes investments in an affiliate accounted for using the equity method of accounting and investments in marketable securities.

Highlights for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 and up to the date of this release:


Financing developments

  • On March 2, 2026, we repaid in full our 8.5% senior notes due 2028, with an outstanding principal amount of $262.8 million.
  • On March 2, 2026,
    we prepaid the outstanding principal amount of
    $213.8 million under our syndicated $450.0 million loan facility, relating to the vessels Catherine C, Greenland, Interasia Accelerate, and Interasia Amplify.
  • In connection with the prepayment, we entered into Japanese Operating Leases (“Jolco”) in respect of these four vessels
    for an aggregate consideration of $371 million and a tenor of eight years. One of the Jolco transactions was consummated on March 23, 2026 for a consideration of $100 million, two on March 26, 2026 for a consideration of $85.5 million each, and one on April 16, 2026 for a consideration of $100 million. Additionally, two more vessels are expected to be refinanced through Jolco transactions in June 2026.
  • As of March 31, 2026,
    out of our total fleet of 86 vessels,
    79 of our 86 vessels were debt-free, including 67 unencumbered vessels and 12 pledged as collateral under our $382.5 million revolving credit facility, which remains undrawn. As of the date of this release, available committed borrowing capacity was $236.25 million under the Revolving Credit Facility, $850 million under the syndicated facility, and $207 million under the Jolco facilities, in each case subject to customary conditions precedent to drawdown.


Fleet developments

  • Since our previous earnings announcement, we have added two 5,000 TEU containership vessels to our orderbook with expected deliveries in 2027. We have arranged 3 year charters for both of these vessels and have added approximately $85 million to our contracted revenue backlog. Prior to delivery of these vessels, charterers have the option to extend the firm charter period to up to 7.4 years instead of 3 years. Additionally, we have placed orders for two Newcastlemax dry bulk carriers of approximately 211,000 dwt capacity each with expected deliveries in 2028.
  • O
    ur containership orderbook currently consists of 29 newbuilding containership vessels with an aggregate capacity of 184,550 TEU with expected deliveries of three vessels in 2026, fifteen vessels in 2027, seven vessels in 2028 and four vessels in 2029.
    All vessels in our orderbook will be built in accordance with the latest requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in relation to Tier III emission standards and Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase III. The majority of our orderbook vessels will be also equipped with additional eco-features, including methanol-ready capability and scrubber installations, while a portion are further designed with ammonia-ready capability.
  • Our dry bulk vessel orderbook currently consists of four 211,000 dwt Newcastlemax dry bulk carriers, all with expected deliveries in 2028. All four
    Newcastlemax newbuildings will be built in accordance with IMO Tier III emission standards and EEDI Phase III requirements, and will be equipped with scrubbers.
  • On March 19, 2026, we took delivery of the previously announced secondhand Capesize vessel which was renamed to John Junior.
  • On a pro forma, fully delivered basis, assuming the delivery of all vessels currently under construction and on order, our fleet would consist of 104 containerships with an aggregate capacity of approximately 662,041 TEUs and 15 dry bulk vessels, comprising 11 Capesize bulk carriers and four Newcastlemax bulk carriers, with an aggregate capacity of approximately 2.8 million DWT.


Chartering developments

  • Since the date of our previous earnings release,
    we have added approximately $120 million to our contracted revenue backlog through a combination of charter extensions and forward new charters for certain of our existing container vessels and vessels on order.
  • A
    s a result, total contracted operating revenues, based on concluded charter contracts through the date of this release, currently stand at $4.1 billion, including newbuildings. The remaining average contracted charter duration for our containership fleet is 4.2 years, weighted by aggregate contracted charter hire.
  • Contracted operating days charter coverage for our container vessel fleet is currently 100% for 2026, 87.9% for 2027 and 65.3% for 2028. This includes newbuildings based on their scheduled delivery dates.


Investments

  • In April 2026, we acquired an approximately 1.9% equity interest, comprising of 45,454,545 newly issued ordinary shares, in Yoda PLC (CSE: YODA), a Cyprus-listed investment company. Yoda PLC’s portfolio is focused on shipping investments in the LNG and container sectors, real estate and other participations including healthcare. The shares were subscribed at €1.10 per share for total cash consideration of €50.0 million (approximately $58.6 million).


Share buy-back and dividends

  • As
    of the date of this release, Danaos has repurchased a total of 3,247,444 shares of its common stock in the open market for $235.1 million under its $300.0 million authorized share repurchase program, that was originally introduced in June 2022 and was upsized twice in $100.0 million increments, in November 2023 and in April 2025
    .
  • D
    anaos has declared a dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on June 4, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 26, 2026.


Danaos’ CEO Dr. John Coustas commented:

“This quarter was shaped by the unprecedented events in the Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a situation that is still unfolding but which we hope will be resolved in the coming weeks. The disruption has primarily benefited the tanker sector, where rates spiked sharply before quickly normalizing. In the container sector, the disruption helped stabilize and lift certain box rates, however it did not have a significant effect. Two of our vessels currently remain in the Gulf, but this does not affect our earnings as both vessels continue to be on charter.

The dry bulk market has improved considerably and continues to strengthen. Our optimistic outlook for this market prompted us to expand our order-book to four Newcastlemaxes for 2028 delivery. We also ordered two 5,000 TEU container ships for 2027 delivery, both of which are backed by three-year charters.

Together with charter arrangements for our existing fleet, these additions position us with a pro-forma fleet of 104 container ships and 15 Capesize & Newcastlemax vessels with a $4.1 billion contracted revenue backlog. Combined with $1.3 billion of liquidity, this positions us to continue pursuing accretive opportunities as they arise.

Resolution of the conflicts in the Gulf and Ukraine should bring meaningful stability for years to come, absent new initiatives by the major global powers. Last year’s developments demonstrated that globalization remains resilient and that protectionism is likely to be the exception rather than the rule going forward. Trade is becoming increasingly multilateral, which benefits the midsize container ship segment in which we are actively investing.

Together with a disciplined expansion strategy, we believe these dynamics will continue to drive improving profitability and create value for our shareholders.”


Three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, Danaos had an average of 75.0 container vessels and 10.1 drybulk vessels compared to 73.7 container vessels and 10.0 drybulk vessels during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Our container vessels utilization for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 97.7% compared to 97.2% in the three months ended March 31, 2025. Our drybulk vessels utilization for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 82.0% compared to 92.4% in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Our adjusted net income amounted to $122.5 million, or $6.72 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $113.4 million, or $6.04 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. We have adjusted our net income in the three months ended March 31, 2026 for (i) a $23.5 million gain from the change in fair value of investments, (ii) a $4.6 million loss on debt extinguishment, and (iii) $1.0 million of non-cash amortization of finance fees and debt discount.

Adjusted net income of our container vessels segment amounted to $118.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $119.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. We adjusted net income of container vessels segment in the three months ended March 31, 2026 for (i) a $4.6 million loss on debt extinguishment and (ii) $1.0 million of non-cash amortization of finance fees and debt discount.

Adjusted net income of our drybulk vessels segment amounted to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to an adjusted net loss of $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

The $9.1 million increase in adjusted net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily attributable to (i) a $4.4 million decrease in total operating expenses, (ii) a $2.4 million decrease in net finance expenses, (iii) a $2.0 million increase in dividends received, and (iv) a $0.4 million increase in operating revenues, partially offset by a $0.1 million increase in loss on equity investments.

Please refer to the Adjusted Net Income reconciliation tables, which appear later in this earnings release.

On a non-adjusted basis, our net income amounted to $140.4 million, or $7.70 earnings per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to net income of $115.1 million, or $6.13 earnings per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes $23.5 million gain on marketable securities (gross of dividend income) compared to $2.5 million gain on marketable securities (gross of dividend income) in the three months ended March 31, 2025. On a non-adjusted basis, the net income of our container vessels segment amounted to $113.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $119.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. On a non-adjusted basis, the net income of our drybulk vessels segment amounted to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Operating Revenues
Operating revenues increased by $0.4 million, to $253.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $253.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Operating revenues of our container vessels segment decreased by 2.8%, or $6.6 million, to $229.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $236.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, analyzed as follows:

  • $7.2 million decrease in revenues due to non-cash revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP;
  • $6.9 million decrease in revenues as a result of lower charter rates between the two periods;
    partially off-set by:
  • $3.9 million increase in revenues as a result of newbuilding containership vessel additions;
  • $3.6 million increase in revenues as a result of improved fleet utilization between the two periods.

Operating revenues of our drybulk vessels segment increased by 40.9%, or $7.0 million, to $24.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $17.1 million of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by a significant improvement in Time Charter Equivalent rate per day, which increased to $24,825 per day in the three months ended March 31, 2026, from $10,513 per day in the three months ended March 31, 2025. This improvement was partially offset by a lower fleet utilization rate of 82.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to 92.4% in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses decreased by $1.7 million to $50.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, from $51.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This decrease occurred despite an increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet due to container vessel newbuilding deliveries and reflects a reduction in average daily operating costs to $6,680 per day from $7,028 per day in the prior-year period, mainly due to lower repairs and maintenance expenses. Management believes that our daily operating costs remain among the most competitive in the industry.

Depreciation & Amortization
Depreciation & Amortization includes Depreciation and Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs.

Depreciation
Depreciation expense increased by $0.9 million, to $40.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $40.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, due to the increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet.

Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs
Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs increased by $1.3 million to $12.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $11.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, reflecting a larger number of vessels drydocked for which vessels drydocking amortization cost was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $2.4 million to $14.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, from $12.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was mainly attributable to $1.3 million in higher management fees mainly driven by the increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet, as well as a $1.1 million increase in corporate general and administrative expenses.

Other Operating Expenses
Other Operating Expenses include Voyage Expenses.

Voyage Expenses
Voyage expenses decreased by $7.4 million to $10.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $18.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, mainly driven by (i) a $4.9 million gain arising from early termination agreements for certain container vessels operating under time charter arrangements, with retention of bunkers on redelivery at no consideration in the three months ended March 31, 2026, and (ii) a $2.2 million decrease in voyage expenses of our dry bulk vessels, attributed to the different mix of time charter and voyage charter contracts under which our dry bulk vessels were deployed between the two periods.

Voyage expenses of our container vessels segment decreased by $5.2 million to $3.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $8.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, mainly driven by a $4.9 million gain arising from early termination agreements for certain vessels operating under time charter arrangements, with retention of bunkers on redelivery at no consideration in the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Voyage expenses of our dry bulk vessels segment decreased by $2.2 million to $7.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $9.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, voyage expenses of our dry bulk vessels comprised $1.5 million in commissions and $5.6 million in other voyage expenses, mainly comprised of bunkers costs and port expenses, compared to $1.0 million in commissions and $8.3 million in other voyage expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, reflecting an increase in time charter employment of our dry bulk vessels during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Interest Expense and Interest Income
Interest expense increased by $1.9 million, to $11.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $10.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in interest expense is a result of:

  • $4.5 million increase in interest expense due to an increase in our average indebtedness by $329.7 million between the two periods, partially offset by a decrease in our average debt service cost. Average indebtedness was $1,107.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to average indebtedness of $777.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, while our average debt service cost decreased by approximately 0.5%, mainly as a result of lower SOFR rates between the two periods;
  • $0.2 million increase in the amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discount between the two periods;

    partially off-set by:

  • $2.8 million decrease in interest expense due to an increase in the amount of interest expense capitalized on our vessels under construction that was $7.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, when compared to capitalized interest of $4.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

As of March 31, 2026, our outstanding debt, gross of deferred finance costs, was $1,046.3 million, which includes $500.0 million principal amount of the 6.875% Senior Notes. This compares to $1,177.8 million of outstanding debt as of December 31, 2025, which included $262.8 million principal amount of the 8.5% Senior Notes and $500.0 million principal amount of the 6.875% Senior Notes. The decrease in our outstanding debt was mainly due to (i) the early prepayment of four secured facilities under the $450 million syndicated credit facility and (ii) the repayment of the $262.8 million principal amount of the 8.5% Senior Notes, partially offset by drawdowns under the Jolco facilities.

Interest income increased by $4.0 million, to $7.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $3.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, mainly driven by higher average cash balances between the two periods, partially offset by lower interest rates on cash deposits between the corresponding periods.

Gain on investments
The $25.8 million gain on investments for the three months ended March 31, 2026 consisted of the change in fair value of our shareholding interest in Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“SBLK”) of $23.5 million and dividend income on these shares of $2.3 million. This compares to a $2.8 million gain on investments for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which consisted of a $2.5 million gain from the change in fair value of our shareholding interest in SBLK and $0.3 million of dividend income on these shares.

Loss on equity investments
Loss on equity investments amounting to $0.3 million and $0.2 million in the three months March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively, relates to our share of expenses of Carbon Termination Technologies Corporation (“CTTC”), currently engaged in the research and development of decarbonization technologies for the shipping industry.

Other finance expenses
Other finance expenses decreased by $0.1 million to $0.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $1.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Loss on derivatives
Amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps remained stable at $0.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.

Other income/(expenses), net
Other income/(expenses), net, amounted to an income of $0.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to an income of $0.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 5.2%, or $8.9 million, to $180.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, from $171.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to (i) a $6.6 million decrease in total operating expenses, (ii) a $2.0 million increase in dividends received, and (iii) a $0.4 million increase in operating revenues, partially offset by a $0.1 million increase in loss on equity investments. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is adjusted for (i) a $23.5 million gain from the change in fair value of investments, (ii) a $4.6 million of loss on debt extinguishment and (iii) stock based compensation of $0.1 million. Tables reconciling Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income/(Loss) can be found at the end of this earnings release.

Adjusted EBITDA of container vessels segment decreased by 1.6%, or $2.8 million, to $170.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $172.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA of drybulk vessels segment increased by $9.7 million to $8.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $(1.3) million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.


Dividend Payment

Danaos has declared a dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2026, which is payable on June 4, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 26, 2026.


Recent Developments

In April 2026, we received $100.0 million under the Jolco facility for vessel Greenland, with a tenor of eight years.

In April 2026, we acquired an approximately 1.9% equity interest, comprising of 45,454,545 newly issued ordinary shares, in Yoda PLC (CSE: YODA), a Cyprus-listed investment company. Yoda PLC’s portfolio is focused on shipping investments in the LNG and container sectors, real estate and other participations including healthcare. The shares were subscribed at €1.10 per share for total cash consideration of €50.0 million (approximately $58.6 million).

In May 2026, we added two 5,000 TEU containership vessels to our orderbook, with expected deliveries in 2027.


Conference Call and Webcast

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. ET, the Company’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results.

Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 833 890 6464 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0 800 279 9489 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 2075 441 375 (Standard International Dial In). Please indicate to the operator that you wish to join the Danaos Corporation earnings call.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until May 20, 2026 by dialing 1 855 669 9658 (US Toll Free Dial In) or 1-412-317-0088 (Standard International Dial In) and using 6800112# as your access code.

Audio Webcast
There will also be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call on the Danaos website (www.danaos.com). Participants of the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast. An archived version of the audio webcast will be available on the website within 48 hours of the completion of the call.

Slide Presentation
A slide presentation regarding the Company and the container and drybulk industry will also be available on the Danaos website (www.danaos.com).


About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation is one of the largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Our current fleet of 75 containerships aggregating 477,491 TEUs and 29 under construction container vessels aggregating 184,550 TEUs ranks Danaos among the largest container vessels charter owners in the world based on total TEU capacity. Danaos has also invested in the dry bulk sector through the acquisition of 11 capesize drybulk vessels and the recent order of four Newcastlemax dry bulk newbuildings, which, on a fully delivered basis, will aggregate approximately 2,787,286 DWT in capacity. Our container vessels fleet is chartered to many of the world’s largest liner companies on fixed-rate charters. Our long track record of success is predicated on our efficient and rigorous operational standards and environmental controls. Danaos Corporation’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DAC”.


Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance, including contracted revenue, fleet growth and market conditions, and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions. Although Danaos Corporation believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Danaos Corporation cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, geopolitical conditions, including any trade disruptions resulting from tariffs, port fees or other protectionist measures imposed by the United States, China or other countries, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in Danaos Corporation’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, our ability to operate profitably in the drybulk sector, our ability to realize returns on our investment in the LNG sector, performance of shipyards constructing  our contracted newbuilding vessels, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, including the conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions, conflicts in the Middle East, potential disruption of shipping routes such as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and the effective closure of the Persian Gulf, including the Strait of Hormuz, due to the conflict between Iran and the U.S. and Israel, due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists. 

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Danaos Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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APPENDIX



Container vessels fleet utilization


Vessel Utilization (No. of Days)


Three months
ended


Three months
ended


March 31,


March 31,


2026


2025

Ownership Days

6,750

6,637

Less Off-hire Days:

Scheduled Off-hire Days

(146)

(167)

Other Off-hire Days

(9)

(19)


Operating Days


6,595


6,451


Vessel Utilization


97.7 %


97.2 %


Operating Revenues (in ‘000s of US$)


$229,550


$236,190


Less: Voyage Income/(Expenses) excluding commissions (in ‘000s of
US$)


$4,601


$(307)


Time Charter Equivalent Revenues (in ‘000s of US$)


$234,151


$235,883


Time Charter Equivalent US$/per day


$35,504


$36,565



Drybulk vessels fleet utilization


Vessel Utilization (No. of Days)


Three months
ended


Three months
ended


March 31,


March 31,


2026


2025

Ownership Days

913

900

Less Off-hire Days:

Scheduled Off-hire Days

(163)

(56)

Other Off-hire Days

(1)

(12)


Operating Days


749


832


Vessel Utilization


82.0 %


92.4 %


Operating Revenues (in ‘000s of US$)


$24,148


$17,117


Less: Voyage Expenses excluding commissions (in ‘000s of US$)


$(5,554)


$(8,370)


Time Charter Equivalent Revenues (in ‘000s of US$)


$18,594


$8,747


Time Charter Equivalent US$/per day


$24,825


$10,513

1)

We define Operating Days as the total number of Ownership Days net of Scheduled off-hire days (days associated with scheduled repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys or days) and net of off-hire days associated with unscheduled repairs or days waiting to find employment but including days our vessels were sailing for repositioning. The shipping industry uses Operating Days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues or are sailing for repositioning purposes. Our definition of Operating Days may not be comparable to that used by other companies in the shipping industry.

2)

Time charter equivalent US$/per day (“TCE rate”) represents the average daily TCE rate of our container vessels segment and drybulk vessels segment calculated dividing time charter equivalent revenues of each segment by operating days of each segment. TCE rate is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period to period changes in a shipping company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types i.e., voyage charters, time charters, bareboat charters under which its vessels may be employed between the periods. Our method of computing TCE rate may not necessarily be comparable to TCE rates of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. We include TCE rate, a non-GAAP measure, as it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with operating revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and it assists our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our operating vessels and assists investors and our management in evaluating our financial performance.


Fleet List


Operating Container Vessels

The following table describes in detail our 75 container vessels deployment profile as of May 11, 2026:


Vessel Name


Vessel
Size


Year Built


Expiration of Charter(2)


(TEU) (1)


Ambition

13,100

2012

April 2027


Speed

13,100

2012

March 2027


Kota Plumbago

13,100

2012

July 2027


Kota Primrose

13,100

2012

April 2027


Kota Peony

13,100

2012

March 2027


Express Rome

10,100

2011

August 2030


Express Berlin

10,100

2011

March 2029


Express Athens

10,100

2011

July 2030


Le Havre

9,580

2006

June 2028


Pusan C

9,580

2006

May 2028


Bremen

9,012

2009

January 2028


C Hamburg

9,012

2009

January 2028


Niledutch Lion

8,626

2008

April 2029


Kota Manzanillo

8,533

2005

December 2028


Belita

8,533

2006

June 2028


CMA CGM Melisande

8,530

2012

January 2028


CMA CGM Attila

8,530

2011

May 2027


CMA CGM Tancredi

8,530

2011

July 2027


CMA CGM Bianca

8,530

2011

September 2027


CMA CGM Samson

8,530

2011

November 2027


America

8,468

2004

April 2028


Europe

8,468

2004

May 2028


Kota Santos

8,463

2005

June 2029


Catherine C

8,010

2024

June 2029


Greenland

8,010

2024

August 2029


Greenville

8,010

2024

October 2029


Greenfield

8,010

2024

November 2029


Interasia Accelerate

7,165

2024

April 2032


Interasia Amplify

7,165

2024

September 2032


CMA CGM Moliere

6,500

2009

August 2030


CMA CGM Musset

6,500

2010

September 2030


CMA CGM Nerval

6,500

2010

October 2030


CMA CGM Rabelais

6,500

2010

January 2028


Racine

6,500

2010

March 2029


YM Mandate

6,500

2010

January 2028


YM Maturity

6,500

2010

April 2028


Savannah

6,402

2002

June 2027


Dimitra C

6,402

2002

April 2027


Phoebe(


3




)


6,014

2025

October 2031


Greenhouse(3)

6,014

2025

August 2032


Suez Canal

5,610

2002

April 2028


Kota Lima

5,544

2002

November 2028


Wide Alpha 

5,466

2014

January 2030


Stephanie C

5,466

2014

September 2028


Euphrates

5,466

2014

September 2028


Wide Hotel

5,466

2015

March 2030


Wide India

5,466

2015

October 2028


Wide Juliet

5,466

2015

August 2027


Seattle C

4,253

2007

June 2029


Vancouver

4,253

2007

October 2029


Derby D

4,253

2004

December 2029


Tongala

4,253

2004

October 2029


Rio Grande

4,253

2008

October 2029


Paolo

4,253

2008

November 2027


Kingston

4,253

2008

June 2027


Monaco

4,253

2009

May 2029


Dalian

4,253

2009

April 2028


Jamaica (ex Luanda)

4,253

2009

August 2028


Dimitris C

3,430

2001

September 2027


Express Black Sea

3,400

2011

September 2029


Express Spain

3,400

2011

September 2029


Express Argentina

3,400

2010

September 2029


Express Brazil

3,400

2010

April 2027


Express France

3,400

2010

July 2027


Singapore

3,314

2004

November 2029


Colombo

3,314

2004

September 2029


Zebra

2,602

2001

December 2026


Artotina

2,524

2001

November 2027


Advance

2,200

1997

September 2027


Future

2,200

1997

September 2027


Sprinter

2,200

1997

November 2027


Bridge

2,200

1998

January 2028


Progress C

2,200

1998

January 2028


Phoenix D

2,200

1997

June 2027


Highway

2,200

1998

January 2028


Total TEUs


477,491

(1)

Twenty-feet equivalent unit, the international standard measure for containers and container vessels capacity.

(2)

Earliest date charters could expire. Some charters include options for the charterer to extend their terms.

(3)

The newbuilding vessels were delivered to us during 2025.


Under Construction Container Vessels

The following table describes in detail our 29 container vessels under construction as of May 11, 2026:


Hull Number


Vessel
Size


TEU


(1)



Expected
Delivery


Year (2)


Minimum
Charter
Duration


Hull No. YZJ2023-1556

8,258

2026

5.0 years


Hull No. YZJ2023-1557

8,258

2026

5.0 years


Hull No. YZJ2024-1612

8,258

2026

5.0 years


Hull No. C9200-7

9,200

2027

4.8 years


Hull No. C9200-8

9,200

2027

4.8 years


Hull No. CV5900-09

6,014

2027

4.8 years


Hull No. YZJ2024-1613

8,258

2027

5.0 years


Hull No. YZJ2024-1625

8,258

2027

5.0 years


Hull No. YZJ2024-1626

8,258

2027

5.0 years


Hull No. YZJ2024-1668

8,258

2027

5.0 years


Hull No. H2596

9,200

2027

6.0 years


Hull No. C7100-9

7,165

2027

5.0 years


Hull No. C7100-10

7,165

2027

5.0 years


Hull No. C9200-9

9,200

2027

4.8 years


Hull No. H2597

9,200

2027

6.0 years


Hull No. S1162

1,800

2027

9.9 years


Hull No. NGY0041
(4)

5,000

2027

3.0 years


Hull No. NGY0042
(4)

5,000

2027

3.0 years


Hull No. S1163

1,800

2028

9.9 years


Hull No. C9200-10

9,200

2028

4.8 years


Hull No. S1164

1,800

2028

9.9 years


Hull No. C9200-11

9,200

2028

4.8 years


Hull No. S1165

1,800

2028

9.9 years


Hull No. S1166

1,800

2028


Hull No. H2638

5,300

2028


Hull No. S1167

1,800

2029


Hull No. H2639

5,300

2029


Hull No. H2640
(3) 

5,300

2029


Hull No. H2641
(3)

5,300

2029



Total TEUs


184,550

(1)

Twenty-feet equivalent unit, the international standard measure for containers and container vessels capacity.

(2)

Under construction container vessels’ expected delivery dates were sorted based on the upcoming deliveries.

(3)

The newbuilding containership vessels were added to our orderbook in the first quarter of 2026.

(4)

The newbuilding containership vessels were added to our orderbook in the second quarter of 2026.


Operating Drybulk Vessels

The following table describes the details of our 11 Capesize drybulk vessels as of May 11, 2026:

 

 


Vessel Name

 


Capacity


(DWT) (1)

 

 


Year Built


Genius

175,580

2012


Achievement

175,966

2011


Ingenuity

176,022

2011


Danaos

176,536

2011


Valentine

175,125

2011


Integrity

175,966

2010


Peace

175,858

2010


Gouverneur

178,043

2010


W Trader

175,879

2009


E Trader

175,886

2009


John Junior (ex. Hebei No.1)
(2)

182,425

2009


Total DWT capacity


1,943,286

(1)

DWT, dead weight tons, the international standard measure for drybulk vessels capacity.

(2)

The vessel was delivered in the first quarter of 2026.


Under Construction Drybulk Vessels

The following table describes the details of our four Newcastlemax drybulk vessels as of May 11, 2026:

 

 


Vessel Name
(2)


Capacity


(DWT) (1)


Expected


Delivery
Year


DJCFD010 

211,000

2028


DJCFD011 

211,000

2028


DJCFD016 

211,000

2028


DJCFD017 

211,000

2028


Total DWT capacity


844,000

(1)

DWT, dead weight tons, the international standard measure for drybulk vessels capacity.

(2)

The newbuilding Newcastlemax drybulk vessels were added to our orderbook in the first quarter of 2026.

 


DANAOS CORPORATION


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income – Unaudited


(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)


Three months ended


Three months ended


March 31,


March 31,


2026


2025


OPERATING REVENUES


$253,698


$253,307


OPERATING EXPENSES

Vessel operating expenses

(49,984)

(51,702)

Depreciation & amortization

(53,159)

(50,998)

General & administrative expenses

(14,637)

(12,222)

Other operating expenses

(10,721)

(18,135)


Income From Operations


125,197


120,250


OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSES)

Interest income

7,557

3,605

Interest expense

(11,859)

(10,003)

Gain on investments

25,775

2,849

Loss on debt extinguishment

(4,622)

Other finance expenses

(868)

(987)

Loss on equity investments

(277)

(232)

Other income/(expenses), net

411

558

Realized loss on derivatives

(893)

(893)


Total Other Income/(Expenses), net


15,224


(5,103)


N
ET INCOME


140,421


115,147


EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share

$7.71

$6.14

Diluted earnings per share

$7.70

$6.13

Basic weighted average number of common shares

(in thousands of shares)

18,210

18,750

Diluted weighted average number of common shares

(in thousands of shares)

18,233

18,781

 


Non-GAAP Measures1 


Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income – Unaudited


Three months ended


Three months ended


March 31,


March 31,


2026


2025

Net Income


$140,421


$115,147

Change in fair value of investments

(23,460)

(2,483)

Loss on debt extinguishment

4,622

Amortization of financing fees and debt discount

965

758


Adjusted Net Income


$122,548


$113,422


Adjusted Earnings Per Share, diluted


$6.72


$6.04

Diluted weighted average number of shares

(in thousands of shares)

18,233

18,781


1 The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. See the Table above for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures as presented above may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies in the shipping or other industries.

 


DANAOS CORPORATION


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – Unaudited


(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)


As of


As of


March
 3
1
,


December 31,


2026


2025


ASSETS


CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$876,207

$1,037,292

Accounts receivable, net

34,104

38,730

Other current assets

279,142

243,397

1,189,453

1,319,419


NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Fixed assets, net

3,255,209

3,269,703

Advances for vessels under construction & vessel acquisition

553,419

428,147

Deferred charges, net

55,941

54,356

Other non-current assets

54,047

42,305

3,918,616

3,794,511


TOTAL ASSETS


$5,108,069


$5,113,930


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


CURRENT LIABILITIES

Long-term debt, current portion

$21,813

$283,015

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities & other current liabilities

115,522

118,661

137,335

401,676


LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

Long-term debt, net

1,003,513

872,076

Other long-term liabilities

49,716

44,601

1,053,229

916,677


STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock

182

183

Additional paid-in capital

588,035

591,584

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(69,972)

(71,412)

Retained earnings

3,399,260

3,275,222

3,917,505

3,795,577


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


$5,108,069


$5,113,930

 


DANAOS CORPORATION


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Unaudited


(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)


Three months
ended


Three months
ended


March 31,


March 31,


2026


2025


Operating Activities:

  Net income

$140,421

$115,147


  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
  activities:

  Depreciation

40,862

40,028

  Amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey costs and finance
  costs

13,262

11,728

  Prior service cost and periodic cost

440

1,085

  Gain on investments

(23,460)

(2,483)

  Loss on debt extinguishment

4,622

  Payments for drydocking/special survey costs deferred

(13,882)

(15,789)

  Amortization of deferred realized losses on cash flow interest rate swaps

893

893

  Loss on equity investments

277

232

  Stock based compensation

2,390

1,705

  Accounts receivable

1,435

172

  Other assets, current and non-current

(4,079)

(6,384)

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

8,401

(2,555)

  Other liabilities, current and long-term

(8,446)

(9,919)


Net Cash provided by Operating Activities


163,136


133,860


Investing Activities:

  Vessel additions and advances for vessels under construction

(151,640)

(85,690)

  Equity investments/Investments in marketable securities

(12,917)

  Net proceeds and insurance proceeds from disposal of vessel

1,681


Net Cash used in Investing Activities


(164,557)


(84,009)


Financing Activities:

  Proceeds from long-term debt

351,000

44,000

  Debt repayments and debt prepayments

(482,519)

(8,805)

  Dividends paid

(16,378)

(15,890)

  Repurchase of common stock

(6,823)

(33,774)

  Finance costs

(4,944)

(8,223)


Net Cash used in Financing Activities


(159,664)


(22,692)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

(161,085)

27,159

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

1,037,292

453,384


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period


$876,207


$480,543


Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

$23,111

$15,250

 


DANAOS CORPORATION


Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA – Unaudited


(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars) 


Three months
ended


Three months
ended


Last twelve
months
ended


Last twelve
months
ended


March 31,


March 31,


March 31,


March 31,


2026


2025


2026


2025

Net income

$140,421

$115,147

$519,888

$469,722

Depreciation

40,862

40,028

164,200

154,509

Amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey
costs

12,297

10,970

45,401

34,679

Amortization of assumed time charters

(1,036)

Amortization of deferred finance costs, commitment fees
and debt discount

1,453

1,336

5,811

4,968

Amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate
swaps

893

893

3,622

3,622

Interest income

(7,557)

(3,605)

(23,500)

(13,559)

Interest expense excluding amortization of finance costs

10,894

9,245

41,004

30,477

Change in fair value of investments

(23,460)

(2,483)

(50,518)

33,675

Loss on debt extinguishment

4,622

7,121

Stock based compensation

141

142

15,240

8,360

Net gain on disposal of vessels

(8,332)


Adjusted EBITDA(1)


$180,566


$171,673


$728,269


$717,085

1)

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest income and expense, depreciation, amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey costs, amortization of assumed time charters, amortization of deferred finance costs, commitment fees and debt discount, amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps, adjusted for the change in fair value of investments, stock based compensation, loss on debt extinguishment and net gain on disposal of vessels. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or “GAAP.” We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. We also believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA assist investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. The non-GAAP financial measures as presented above may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies in the shipping or other industries.

Note: Items to consider for comparability include gains and charges. Gains positively impacting net income are reflected as deductions to net income. Charges negatively impacting net income are reflected as increases to net income.

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. See the Tables above for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months and year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 


DANAOS CORPORATION


Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA per segment


Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2025


Unaudited


(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)


Three Months Ended


Three Months Ended


March 31, 2026


March 31, 2025


Container
Vessels


Drybulk
Vessels

 


Other

 


Total


Container
Vessels


Drybulk
Vessels

 


Other

 


Total

Net income/(loss)

$113,253

$1,631

$25,537

$140,421

$119,045

$(6,542)

$2,644

$115,147

Depreciation

37,501

3,361

40,862

36,764

3,264

40,028

Amortization of
deferred drydocking &
special survey costs

8,874

3,423

12,297

9,051

1,919

10,970

Amortization of
deferred finance
costs, commitment
fees and debt
discount

1,453

1,453

1,336

1,336

Amortization of
deferred realized
losses on interest rate
swaps

893

893

893

893

Interest income

(7,518)

(39)

(7,557)

(3,578)

(27)

(3,605)

Interest expense
excluding
amortization of
finance costs

10,894

10,894

9,245

9,245

Change in fair value
of investments

(23,460)

(23,460)

(2,483)

(2,483)

Loss on debt
extinguishment

4,622

4,622

Stock based
compensation

132

9

141

132

10

142


Adjusted EBITDA(1)


$170,104


$8,424


$2,038


$180,566


$172,888


$(1,349)


$134


$171,673

1)

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income/(loss) before interest income and expense, depreciation, amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey costs, amortization of deferred finance costs, commitment fees and debt discount, amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps and adjusted for the change in fair value of investments stock based compensation and loss on debt extinguishment. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or “GAAP.” We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. We also believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA assist investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. The non-GAAP financial measures as presented above may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies in the shipping or other industries.

Note: Items to consider for comparability include gains and charges. Gains positively impacting net income are reflected as deductions to net income. Charges negatively impacting net income are reflected as increases to net income.

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business may provide users of these financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. See the Tables above for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 


DANAOS CORPORATION


Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income per segment


Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2025


Unaudited


(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)


Three Months Ended


Three Months Ended


March
 3
1
, 202
6


March 31
, 202
5


Container
Vessels


Drybulk
Vessels


Other


Total


Container
Vessels


Drybulk
Vessels


Other


Total

Net income/(loss)

$113,253

$1,631

$25,537

$140,421

$119,045

$(6,542)

$2,644

$115,147

Change in fair value of
investments

(23,460)

(23,460)

(2,483)

(2,483)

Loss on debt
extinguishment

4,622

4,622

Amortization of
financing fees and
debt discount

965

965

758

758


Adjusted Net
income

/(loss)


(1)



$118,840


$1,631


$2,077


$122,548


$119,803


$(6,542)


$161


$113,422


Adjusted Earnings
per Share, diluted


$6.72


$6.04

Diluted weighted average number of shares

(in thousands of shares)


18,233


18,781

1)

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that Adjusted Net income/(loss) and Adjusted Earnings per share, diluted, which are non-GAAP financial measures and used in managing the business, may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. See the Table above for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures as presented above may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies in the shipping or other industries.

 

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