MPC Container Ships ("MPCC" or the "Company", Oslo Børs Ticker: MPCC), today presented its quarterly results for the third quarter of 2025.
The Company delivered another quarter with solid operational and financial performance, supported by a strong contract backlog with 100% of open days covered in 2025, 92% in 2026 and 55% in 2027.
The Company continues to divest less efficient vessels and have in total divested 10 vessels in 2025 while ordering 10 newbuildings for delivery from 2027. Following the distribution policy a quarterly dividend of USD 0.05 per share is declared, corresponding to 50% of adjusted net profit.
Highlights Q3 2025:
• Charter backlog of USD 1.6 billion with full contract coverage for 2025 (100%) and high coverage for 2026 (92%), as well as 2027 (55%)
•Quarterly recurring dividend of USD 0.05 per share
• Increased guidance for 2025 of operating revenues in the range of USD 500-510 million and EBITDA in the range of USD 330-340 million
• Continued robust operations with high fleet utilization of 97.6% (Q3 2024: 97.3%) and adj. average TCE of USD 26,523 per day (Q3 2024: USD 26,334)
•Operating revenues of USD 125.9 million (Q3 2024: USD 132.5 million) and EBITDA of USD 83.5 million (Q3 2024: USD 84.8 million). EBITDA adjusted for non-recurring items was USD 74.9 million (Q3 2024: USD 78.8 million)
•The balance sheet remains solid, with 28 debt-free vessels and a leverage ratio of 34.6%
•Secured 11 new ~2-year charter contracts with top-tier liner companies, adding USD 110m in revenue backlog
•The Group's fleet consisted of 51 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of approximately 130,000 TEU. Additionally, the Group has 11 newbuildings on order, bringing the total capacity to approximately 170,000 TEU
Co-CEO and CFO Moritz Fuhrmann, comments: “MPCC’s performance in the third quarter demonstrates continued value creation, highlighting our ability to take great advantage of the market conditions, seize opportunities and execute effectively. We are particularly excited about our newbuilding program comprising state-of-the-art vessels, which will further enhance our fleet and support long-term growth.
We remain focused on what we can control and have proactively increased the charter backlog enabling good visibility in the years to come. Through strategic fleet modernization - balancing divestments and newbuildings, disciplined capital allocation, and securing forward fixtures - we demonstrate our commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.”
CEO Constantin Baack added: “Amid heightened market noise and uncertainty, MPCC remains firmly positioned in the resilient small and mid-sized containership segments. Our flexible balance sheet and disciplined capital approach enable us to navigate volatility while building strong partnerships that enhance long-term value creation. Our execution capabilities and proven track record of delivering results across cycles, gives MPCC confidence to continue our course to generating attractive shareholder returns regardless of market conditions.”
MPC Container Ships ASA press release