Euronav reports preliminary results for Q2, H1 2015
Second quarter revenue of Euronav, an independent tanker company engaged in the ocean transportation and storage of crude oil, increased to $ 212 million from $ 204.5 million in Q2 2014, EBITDA rose to $142,3 million, the Company said in its preliminary financial report.
Paddy Rodgers, CEO of Euronav said: “Euronav has made further progress during Q2 by securing four modern VLCCs with the option for four more - at a very competitive price. This fleet rejuvenation was supported by a strong and stable rate environment during the second quarter which has continued into the current quarter. Improving demand for and increased supply of crude oil, rising sea-miles to serve that demand in the Far East and a manageable outlook for vessel supply all provide a supportive market structure. Management look forward with confidence.”
For the second quarter 2015, the Company had a net result of USD 92.4 million or USD 0.58 per share (second quarter 2014: minus USD 22.6 million and minus USD 0.19 per share). EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) for the same period was USD 142.3 million (second quarter 2014: USD 22.1 million). Euronav has applied the accounting standards IFRS 10 and IFRS 11 as of 1 January 2014.
About Euronav
Euronav is an independent tanker company engaged in the ocean transportation and storage of crude oil. The company is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices throughout Europe and Asia. Euronav is listed on Euronext Brussels and on the NYSE under the symbol EURN. Euronav employs its fleet both on the spot and period market. VLCCs on the spot market are traded in the Tankers International pool of which Euronav is one of the major partners. Euronav’s owned and operated fleet consists of 53 double hulled vessels being 1 V-Plus, 2 FSO vessels (both owned in 50%-50% joint venture), 27 VLCCs (of which 1 in 50%-50% joint venture) and 23 Suezmaxes (of which 4 in 50%-50% joint venture). Deliveries of the recently acquired VLCCs will increase the Euronav tanker fleet by another 4 VLCCs. The company’s vessels mainly fly Belgian, Greek, French and Marshall Island flags.