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| The refinery throughput should pick up in the fourth quarter as seasonal maintenance programs are completed, combined with healthy track spread from solid global demand for products and lower crude prices |
| At Pyxis, we continue to successfully navigate through these uncertain times and we are pleased to report good operating and financial results for the most recent period |
| We will effectively utilize our strong financial position of excess cash and the potential availability of moderate leverage, as well as deep industry knowledge and relationships to seize compelling investment opportunities that maximize shareholder value |
| Our most recent quarterly results reflected healthy financial performance in revenues, operating cost control, and profitability, despite the effects of operating one fuel vessel in our fleet |
| Please note, our third quarter results were a sequential improvement from Q2 2023 |
| We believe this counter cyclical investment in the first class eco vessel, which is scrubber and balanced water treatment system fitted, should provide attractive returns to Pyxis Tankers through a well-managed structure |
| The product tanker supply picture is clearer as the outlook for MR2s continues to look promising |
| In spite of these geopolitical and macroeconomic events, the product tanker sector maintains solid chartering activity and high asset values |
| We continue to benefit from the combination of solid and market consumption, moderate to low refined product inventories in many parts of the world, changing trade patterns and expanding ton life |
| For example, our recent investment in the dry bulk sector utilizes our management's deep knowledge and operating experience in mid-size carriers to achieve asset diversification at a different point in the shipping industry cycle, which allow us an attractive risk return profile |
| These developments support a constructive outlook for product tanker charter rates |
| Over the course of the third quarter, the product tanker environment experienced normal seasonal improvement in charter rates |
| crude production hit a record 13.1 million barrels per day in August, and further growth is expected next year |
| VRS tanker research recently stated that global refinery throughput should steadily rise during the current quarter to hit a record of 84.2 million barrels per day in December |
| Until we can develop compelling MR projects, we will continue to consider other sectors, which can generate a strong value proposition to our shareholders |
| Prices for young eco-efficient MR2s are still near historical highs, and attractive acquisition opportunities continue to be rare |
| At the end of October a leading research firm forecast product tankers on-line demand to grow 6% in 2024, with cargo volumes to rise 3.5% |
| Second, we have agreed to sell the 2015 vessel, Pyxis Epsilon, for a very attractive price 10-year high, of almost $41 million |
| Scheduled developments for the refinery landscape only enhance the long-term outlook of our sector |
| Upon closing of the sale of the Pyxis Epsilon in December, our cash position should grow by another $26.4 million |
| Turning to slide 10, good chartering conditions have led to steep increases in asset prices across the board |
| Longer term, product tanker demand will be supported by net additions to global refinery landscape, further driving, ton-mile expansion and cargo volumes from the U.S., Middle East, India, and China |
| The premium price we obtain for the Pyxis Epsilon exemplifies a seller's market for quality tonnage |
| In October, the IMF slightly revised its global GDP growth estimate to average just under 3% per annum for ‘23-‘24, due to buoyant economic activity primarily in the OECD offset by the adverse effects of significantly higher interest rates and persistently high, but declining inflation |
| Maintaining a solid balance sheet with liquidity and quality, modern fleet is paramount to the flexibility and implementation of the strategy |
| supplement global oil supply |
| As of November 20th, 84% of the available days in Q4 for our MRs were booked at an average estimated TCE rate of approximately $29,600, which at this point represents a 6% sequential increase over our Q3 daily chartering results |
| We appreciate your interest and thank you for joining our call today |
| In addition to my prior comments about the market, economic activity for most of the world has been resilient, despite the effects of restrictive monetary policies, the Ukrainian war, and other geopolitical events |
| Similar to the sale of our 2009 built MR earlier this year, we should make a sizable profit on the disposition of our eight-year old tanker |
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| China's economic recovery continues to lag expectations |
| Delays in new built deliveries continue to be an unpredictable factor as slippage has run over 12% annually for the last five years |
| Macroeconomic headwinds and rising uncertainty from geopolitical conflicts create challenges and opportunities for the product tanker sector |
| We reported net income of $3.1 million, or $0.29 basic EPS, for the most recent period, which was down from last year |
| High oil prices in the third quarter have subsequently receded due to slowing global economic conditions combined with sufficient supply |
| The Russia-Ukraine war continues to be center stage for the impact to the global energy market and disrupt economic and strategic priorities, as well as global relationships and trade |
| For example, in the U.S., recently reported inventories of diesel were 13% lower than five-year averages |
| Our daily time charter equivalent for our four eco-efficient MRs in Q3 2023 was approximately $28,000, which was down 3.6% over the same quarter last year, due to less spot charting activity |
| The EU and G7 Group ban on seaborne cargoes of Russian refined products which started in early February 2023 at subsequent price gaps have limited Russian revenues, created market dislocation, which has been compounded by lower inventories of certain refined petroleum products in many parts of the globe |
| The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continued to result in moderating inventories of petroleum products, which remained below five-year averages in numerous locations around the world, changing trade patterns, expansion of ton mile, dislocations and markets creating arbitrage opportunities, and high transportation costs |
| Our time charter equivalent revenues for Q3 ‘23, which we define as revenues, net minus voyage related costs and commissions, declined to $9.3 million, a decrease of $2.7 million from the same period in 2022, due to lower spot chartering activity, which was offset by our utilization |
| Given this large number combined with declining economics of operating older vessels, including higher adding costs, capital upgrades, possible slow steaming, as well as the implementation of new emission regulations and penalties starting in 2024, greater vessel scrapping should occur over the next five years |
| Restrictive monetary policies have resulted in slowing economic activity and most recently, lowering of inflation within many OECD countries |
| Values for secondhand tonnage is still way above 10 [gigabyte] (ph) average, but prices for older tankers continue to soften |
| In Q3 ‘23, a significant portion of the decrease in TC revenues flowed through the income statement as adjusted EBITDA decreased $5.1 million to respectful $5.5 million |
| The recent turmoil in the Middle East may have far-reaching implications for all, including increasing global volatility for the oil market |
| As you can see on slide flour, world events have significantly impacted our sector |
| A continuation of the recent crude oil production cuts of 1.3 million barrels per day by Saudi Arabia and Russia is expected to result in tighter supplies through year-end |
| While orders for the construction of new project tankers have picked up in 2023, the order book is still relatively low by historical standards |
| In the third quarter, end of September 2023, we generated consolidated times charter equivalents PC's, of $9.3 million, a decrease of $2.7 million over the same period in 2022 |
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