Transport Sector, China and Asia-focused Research

Charles De Trenck

Equity Bottom-Up

Pacific Basin Shipping / Equity Bottom-Up

So many ship stock charts said the same thing on breakouts last week. We couldn’t have asked for more. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/250" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:250">John-Paul Smith</a> said so much by way of a macro view.Bulk, tankers, and even container vessel owners  all broke to or flirted with new highs last week. But, these sub-categories also tell different stories – as they should.Stocks: If we look at Bulk in general, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21071" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21071:1">Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/929" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:929:1">Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd (2343 HK)</a>,  and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21069" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21069:1">Diana Shipping Inc (DSX US)</a> tell different but related…

So many ship stock charts said the same thing on breakouts last week. We couldn’t have asked for more. John-Paul Smith said so much by way of a macro view.Bulk, tankers, and even container vessel owners  all broke to or flirted with new highs last week. But, these sub-categories also tell different stories – as they should.Stocks: If we look at Bulk in general, Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK US) and Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd (2343 HK),  and Diana Shipping Inc (DSX US) tell different but related…

We’ve Got All the Breakouts We Want To Make Money in Shipping

Event-Driven

Shipping, specifically LPG tanker shipping, made headlines this week with a takeover offer via an all-stock transaction from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21082" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21082:1">BW LPG Ltd (BWLPG NO)</a> (in Norway, but controlled by the Singapore-based Sohmen-Pao family) for US-listed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/19102" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19102:1">Dorian Lpg Ltd (LPG US)</a>.For a quick summary of the proposed combined company of BW LPG and Dorian LPG please read the media <a href="https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/bw-lpg-looks-to-acquire-hadjipateras-led-dorian-lpg-in-a-deal-worth-1-1-billion/" target="_blank">media stories</a> first. Then, for more on the offer direct from BW, please refer to the <a href="http://www.bwlpg.com/Media/May-2018-(1)/BW-LPG-PROPOSES-TO-COMBINE-WITH-DORIAN-IN-ALL-STOC" target="_blank">summary proposed offer</a>.BW LPG is already the largest VLGC (very large gas carrier) player, but there are good reasons for BW LPG to move on Dorian LPG. And there may be additional drivers coming into play.We look at recent history and current issues &amp; drivers in our update.

Shipping, specifically LPG tanker shipping, made headlines this week with a takeover offer via an all-stock transaction from BW LPG Ltd (BWLPG NO) (in Norway, but controlled by the Singapore-based Sohmen-Pao family) for US-listed Dorian Lpg Ltd (LPG US).For a quick summary of the proposed combined company of BW LPG and Dorian LPG please read the media media stories first. Then, for more on the offer direct from BW, please refer to the summary proposed offer.BW LPG is already the largest VLGC (very large gas carrier) player, but there are good reasons for BW LPG to move on Dorian LPG. And there may be additional drivers coming into play.We look at recent history and current issues &amp; drivers in our update.

Shipping Consolidation: BW LPG Bids for Dorian LPG in $1.1bn EV Valuation

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Nikesh Shukla

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

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Teekay Tankers Ltd Class A / Equity Bottom-Up

Losses greater than our estimate, outlook remains gloomy: Teekay Tankers’ (TNK’s) operating revenue surged 29.1% year on year in the first quarter of 2018 to USD 168.5m despite an average decline of 33.1% in realised freight rates across each vessel class. The rise is attributed to the expanded fleet as a result of the acquisition of Tanker Investment Limited and increased voyage expenses because of changes in reporting methodology. Quarterly Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) revenue slid to USD…

Losses greater than our estimate, outlook remains gloomy: Teekay Tankers’ (TNK’s) operating revenue surged 29.1% year on year in the first quarter of 2018 to USD 168.5m despite an average decline of 33.1% in realised freight rates across each vessel class. The rise is attributed to the expanded fleet as a result of the acquisition of Tanker Investment Limited and increased voyage expenses because of changes in reporting methodology. Quarterly Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) revenue slid to USD…

Will Liquidity Issues Continue to Haunt Teekay Tankers?

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Results in line with our estimate; maintain unattractive on weak outlook: TNK’s operating revenue fell 25.4% y/y in 2Q17 to USD 108.8m (in line with our estimate of USD 110.1m) on account of an average 40.2% y/y decline in spot rates across all vessel classes and on account of a contracted fleet. Quarterly TCE revenue dropped to USD 89.4m from USD 136.4m a year ago (in line with our estimate of USD 87m). Adjusted EBITDA plunged 59.8% y/y to USD 26.1m (close to our estimate of USD 26.5m) as…

Results in line with our estimate; maintain unattractive on weak outlook: TNK’s operating revenue fell 25.4% y/y in 2Q17 to USD 108.8m (in line with our estimate of USD 110.1m) on account of an average 40.2% y/y decline in spot rates across all vessel classes and on account of a contracted fleet. Quarterly TCE revenue dropped to USD 89.4m from USD 136.4m a year ago (in line with our estimate of USD 87m). Adjusted EBITDA plunged 59.8% y/y to USD 26.1m (close to our estimate of USD 26.5m) as…

DMFR – Teekay Tankers – Stormy Seas Ahead as Earnings Expected to Remain at Very Low Levels

On 31 May, Teekay Tankers (TNK US) announced that it had agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Oslo-listed Tanker Investment Ltd (TIL NO) in a share-for-share merger. Teekay Tankers, which already owns 3.4m or 11.3% of TIL’s common shares, would acquire the remaining 26.9m common shares of TIL that it does not own, by issuing 88.9m TNK shares (3.30x exchange ratio). This amounts to an enterprise value of USD 476m for TIL’s fleet at TNK’s closing price on 31 May. TIL’s fleet comprises 10…

On 31 May, Teekay Tankers (TNK US) announced that it had agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Oslo-listed Tanker Investment Ltd (TIL NO) in a share-for-share merger. Teekay Tankers, which already owns 3.4m or 11.3% of TIL’s common shares, would acquire the remaining 26.9m common shares of TIL that it does not own, by issuing 88.9m TNK shares (3.30x exchange ratio). This amounts to an enterprise value of USD 476m for TIL’s fleet at TNK’s closing price on 31 May. TIL’s fleet comprises 10…

DMFR - Teekay Tankers' Acquisition of TIL: What Does This Mean for Shareholders?

United States

Teekay Tankers Ltd. provides oil transportation services through a fleet of mid-size tankers, including Suezmax and Aframax crude oil tankers and Long Range 2 product tankers. The Company's vessels are typically employed through a mix of short- or medium-term fixed-rate time charter contracts and spot tanker market trading.

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Teekay Tankers Ltd Class A (TNK US)

We’ve Got All the Breakouts We Want To Make Money in Shipping

So many ship stock charts said the same thing on breakouts last week. We couldn’t have asked for more. John-Paul Smith said so much by way of a...

Charles De Trenck

Shipping Consolidation: BW LPG Bids for Dorian LPG in $1.1bn EV Valuation

Shipping, specifically LPG tanker shipping, made headlines this week with a takeover offer via an all-stock transaction from BW LPG Ltd (BWLPG NO)...

Charles De Trenck

Will Liquidity Issues Continue to Haunt Teekay Tankers?

Losses greater than our estimate, outlook remains gloomy: Teekay Tankers’ (TNK’s) operating revenue surged 29.1% year on year in the first quarter...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

DMFR – Teekay Tankers – Stormy Seas Ahead as Earnings Expected to Remain at Very Low Levels

Results in line with our estimate; maintain unattractive on weak outlook: TNK’s operating revenue fell 25.4% y/y in 2Q17 to USD 108.8m (in line...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

DMFR - Teekay Tankers' Acquisition of TIL: What Does This Mean for Shareholders?

On 31 May, Teekay Tankers (TNK US) announced that it had agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Oslo-listed Tanker Investment Ltd (TIL NO) in...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

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