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Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

Navigator Holdings (NVGS US, Neutral, USD 11) – 1Q17 – Lower freight rates, though fleet utilisation is encouraging; maintain Neutral view<ul><li>
Weak earnings but steadier on sequential basis: Navigator Holdings (NVGS) reported TCE revenue of USD 61m in 1Q17, down 10% over 1Q16 due to subdued freight rates. Vessel days increased to 2,870 in 1Q17 from 2,344 days in 1Q16, but it was overshadowed by the decline in average daily earnings, which dropped to USD 21,712pd in 1Q17 from USD 29,561pd in 1Q16.…</li></ul>

Navigator Holdings (NVGS US, Neutral, USD 11) – 1Q17 – Lower freight rates, though fleet utilisation is encouraging; maintain Neutral view
Weak earnings but steadier on sequential basis: Navigator Holdings (NVGS) reported TCE revenue of USD 61m in 1Q17, down 10% over 1Q16 due to subdued freight rates. Vessel days increased to 2,870 in 1Q17 from 2,344 days in 1Q16, but it was overshadowed by the decline in average daily earnings, which dropped to USD 21,712pd in 1Q17 from USD 29,561pd in 1Q16.…

Navigator Holdings (NVGS US, Neutral, USD 11)- Lower Freight Rates, Fleet Utilisation Is Encouraging