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19 Aug 2018

Norton Rose Fulbright, Citibank on USD 2.2bln Danaos Corp Restructuring

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Citigroup and other lenders of Danaos on a $2.2 billion restructuring of NYSE-listed Danaos Corp (DAC), one of the world’s largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships.Norton Rose Fulbright’s Athens, London and New York offices advised Citigroup and certain other lenders (including China Exim Bank and Eurobank) on new money, take out and refinancing facilities, restructuring support agreements, debt for equity arrangements, debt trading, Chinese ECA aspects and complex shared security and other intercreditor agreements.The transaction, which completed out of court,…

07 Jul 2015

Impact of Financial Crisis on Greek Shipping

Though international analysts like Morgan Stanley said that the Greek crisis will not have a direct impact on shipping companies, Greek shipping companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges sank on Monday. Greeks have said No to austerity terms imposed by international creditors, which could have led to the releasing a package of fresh financial aid which could help in the long battle to keep Greece afloat. The vast majority of ship-owners and other members of the maritime community will have voted “Yes” as the outcome least likely to harm hopes of a return to stability and the country’s standing in Europe. The voters’ decision though has increased concern within the Greek shipping industry, across the board.

30 Oct 2014

Danaos Corp. 3Q & 9M Results

Danaos Corporation, a leading international owner of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the period ended September 30, 2014. * Operating revenues of $139.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $148.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of 6.0%. Operating revenues of $411.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $441.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of 6.7%. * Adjusted EBITDA1 of $104.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $109.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of 4.9%.

30 Oct 2013

Greek Container Ship Owner Danaos Still Making Money

Container ship deck: Image courtesy of Danaos

Greek container ship owners, Danaos Corp. reports unaudit financial results for the period ended September 30, 2013 for its chartered out container ship fleet. Operating revenues of $148.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $156.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of 5.1%. Operating revenues of $441.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $437.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of 0.9%.

30 Jul 2013

Danaos Corp. Report Solid Performance Q1 2013 Report

Operating revenues of $146.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $146.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of 0.1%. Operating revenues of $292.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $280.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of 4.2%. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $107.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $106.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of 0.7%. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $216.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $203.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of 6.3%.

06 Nov 2012

Revenues Up in Danaos' Latest Financial Report

Greece-based container ship owners, Danaos Corp., reports Q3 & nine months results for period ended September 30, 2012. Operating revenues of $156.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $126.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 24.0%. Operating revenues of $437.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $339.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 28.7%. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $116.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $86.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 34.8%.

07 Jul 2010

Danaos Adds New Ship to its Fleet

Danaos Corp. recently took delivery of one newly built containership, the CMA CGM RABELAIS, expanding its operational fleet to a total of 46 containerships aggregating 200,129 TEU. The CMA CGM RABELAIS, built at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has a carrying capacity of 6,500 TEU, is 300 meters long, 40 meters wide and has a speed of 25.60 knots. The CMA CGM RABELAIS has commenced its 12-year time charter at a fixed charter rate immediately upon delivery.

01 Jun 2010

Danaos Corp Adds Another Newbuild to its Fleet

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) announced that on May 27, 2010 it took delivery of one more newly built containership, the Hanjin Buenos Aires, expanding its operational fleet to a total of 45 containerships aggregating 193,629 TEU. The Hanjin Buenos Aires, built at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. has a carrying capacity of 3,400 TEU, is 222.5 meters long, 32.2 meters wide and has a speed of 23 knots. The Hanjin Buenos Aires has commenced its 10-year time charter at a fixed charter rate immediately upon delivery.

28 May 2010

Danaos Corp. Cancels Three Newbuildings

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. to cancel three 6,500 TEU newbuilding containerships, initially expected to be delivered in the first half of 2012. The agreement has been reached with the consent of Yang Ming Line who was the charterer of these vessels. Danaos is building another six large containerships with Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co. Ltd. all of which are fully funded by already committed loan facilities from various commercial banks. The cancellation forms part of an overall plan to address the total capex funding needs.

30 Apr 2009

Danaos Corp 1Q Report

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), an international owner of containerships, reported unaudited results for the period ended March 31, 2009. •    Net earnings on a comparable basis of $20.0 million or $0.37 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 compared to $25.9 million or $0.48 per share for the respective period of 2008, adjusted for a gain on sale of vessels of $5.6 million recorded during the first quarter of 2008. •    Operating revenues of $75.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 compared to $69.9 million for the respective period of 2008. •    EBITDA on a comparable basis of $47.9 million for the quarter ended March 31…

12 Mar 2009

Danaos Corp 4Q & 2008 Results

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), international owner of containerships, reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2008. •    Net earnings on a comparable basis1 from continuing operations of $25.5 million or $0.47 per share and $118.7 million or $2.18 per share for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2008, respectively, compared to $25.5 million or $0.47 per share and $107.2 million or $1.96 per share for the respective periods of 2007. •    Net earnings on a reported basis from continuing operations of $23.8 million or $0.44 per share and $117.1 million or $2.15 for the quarter and the year ended December 31…

26 Nov 2008

Danaos Corp Share Repurchase Program

Corporation (NYSE: DAC) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program and authorized the officers of the company to repurchase, from time to time, up to 1,000,000 shares of the company's common stock (par value $0.01). Danaos Corporation is an international owner of containerships. It currently has a fleet of 39 containerships, aggregating 156,275 TEUs. (www.danaos.com)

09 Oct 2006

Danaos Corp. Debuts on NYSE

The shares of Danaos Corporation commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of Friday, October 6, 2006. With a market capitalization of approximately $1.2b and a current fleet of 27 containerships aggregating 116,115 TEUs, Danaos becomes the largest U.S. listed containership company in terms of fleet size and market capitalization and ranks among the largest containership charter owners in the world. Furthermore, the company has on order 16 additional containerships aggregating 84,704 TEUs with scheduled deliveries up to the end of 2009, all of which are already chartered to major companies for 12 years. On Thursday, October 5 the company priced its Initial Public Offering of 10…

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