Increased EBITDA and Strong Backlog
EBITDA equivalent for the last 12 months was $581 million, with a fourth quarter net income of $20 million. The fixed-rate backlog stands at approximately $4.3 billion, with 2/3 of this from investment-grade customers.
Dividend Yield and Vessel Deliveries
A quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share was declared, representing around a 10% dividend yield. The company took delivery of 9 new vessels in 2024, including dual-fuel chemical carriers.
Successful Financing Efforts
SFL raised $1.3 billion in financing, including $220 million in senior unsecured bonds. Subsequent to year-end, a $150 million senior unsecured bond loan was raised in the Nordic market.
Seadrill Dispute Ruling
Seadrill was ordered to pay SFL approximately $48 million in a compensation ruling, though this is subject to appeal.