MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has entered into a new USD 100 million four-year
revolving credit facility agreement with Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) at
attractive terms. The facility remains undrawn and replaces former CIT and HCOB
revolving credit facilities with a total commitment of USD 75 million and
maturities in 2024 and 2026, respectively, which were fully repaid and cancelled
in the fourth quarter of 2023. After the debt repayment and entering into the
new loan agreement, MPCC has no debt maturities until 2027.
The new revolving credit facility is secured by 14 vessels, thus releasing
substantial collateral of 9 vessels previously included in the former financing
facilities, resulting in 38 debt free vessels in the fleet. The debt repayment
and new facility thus further strengthens MPCC's balance sheet while preserving
its low leverage and adding substantial flexibility for future opportunities.
"As we embark on the new year, the new financing facility strengthens our
liquidity and expands our capacity to pursue selective, value-enhancing
opportunities in alignment with our strategy, promoting long-term shareholder
value creation," said Moritz Fuhrmann, CFO of MPCC. "Adhering to our principles
of clear and rational capital allocation, the recent debt repayments and the new
loan facility will reduce financing costs, free up collateral, and improve our
maturity profile. This enhances our financial flexibility ahead of the new year
and unlocks additional value for our shareholders. We would like to express our
gratitude to HCOB for their support throughout the process and for their
continued cooperation."
The above information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to
section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.