Strong Contracted Revenue Growth
In the first 9 months of the year, GSL added approximately $600 million in contracted revenues, with $200 million added in the third quarter alone.
Successful Refinancing and Low Debt Cost
Completed a $300 million refinancing, reducing the average cost of debt to below 4%.
Positive Shareholder Returns
Introduced a supplemental dividend, bringing the annualized dividend to $1.80 per share. Over the last 5 years, total shareholder return exceeded 350%.
Robust Charter Market
Secured $1.8 billion in contracted revenues over 2.3 years of remaining contract cover. The charter market remains strong with full steam demand.
Debt Reduction and Delevering Strategy
Lowered gross debt by over $135 million in the first 9 months of the year, with plans to reduce starting debt to below $650 million by year's end.