Subject to approval by shareholders in a vote next month, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), listed on the London Stock Exchange and linked with Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, is set to rename itself Taylor Maritime Limited (TML). “In light of the recent acquisition of Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd on 16 August 2024, the Board of Directors has determined that the operations and future direction of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) are more in line with those of a commercial company rather than an investment entity,” stated Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) in a public announcement. Under the leadership of Ed Buttery, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is evolving from merely owning assets and providing tonnage to actively managing a fleet of ships. This includes both chartered-in and chartered-out vessels under various contractual agreements, including some joint ventures and contracts of affreightment that ensure cargo availability. Consequently, the business model of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) now more closely mirrors that of a traditional commercial shipping enterprise. 17-December-2024
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and associated with the Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, is planning to change its name and expand its Board of Directors as part of a restructuring of its listing. CEO Ed Buttery, who leads the London Stock Exchange-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), has announced that the company will transition from being categorized as an investment fund to operating as a commercial shipping company. This change is part of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI)’s strategic shift in its London Stock Exchange listing. Specializing in handysize bulk carriers, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is set to evolve from the investment funds category to a commercial entity by February 2025. Additionally, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will be renamed Taylor Maritime Limited (TML) following approval from a shareholder meeting scheduled for January 2025. This transition reflects the company’s broader strategic vision to enhance its operational capabilities and align more closely with its core business activities in commercial shipping. 16-December-2024
At the recent Maritime CEO Forum held at the Monaco Yacht Club, the closing session, traditionally reserved for dynamic discussions, centered on the dry bulk industry. Moderated with enthusiasm by Tim Huxley, CEO of Mandarin Shipping, the panel expertly navigated the complexities of supply and demand in shipping’s most substantial sector. “Volatility is a constant expectation and it presents opportunities,” noted John Michael Radziwill, CEO and chairman of Monaco-based C Transport Maritime S.A.M. (CTM), emphasizing that volatility was a dominant theme at this exclusive event for shipowners on the Cote d’Azur. Milena Pappas, Commercial Director at Athens-based and New York-listed Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) and head of Oceanbulk, anticipated a much stronger market in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by strong Brazilian exports and increased ton-miles from Guinea. This outlook was shared by Stamatis Tsantanis, chairman and CEO of Nasdaq-listed Seanergy Maritime (SHIP), who was also optimistic about a stronger shipping market. Edward Buttery, CEO of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and associated with Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, noted that this year’s demand has been unremarkable, bringing a general stability to the markets, especially within the geared segment. Contrary to the mainstream media’s bleak views, all panelists were notably positive about China, observing significant improvements in the job and manufacturing sectors despite current geopolitical tensions. Discussing changes in trading patterns, Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)’s CEO Stamatis Tsantanis highlighted the evolution from traditional cape routes to more diversified global trading paths. Regarding coal, the panelists recognized that despite numerous green initiatives, Asian economies like China and India continue to depend heavily on coal for electricity production. This point was stressed by Milena Pappas of Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), with C Transport Maritime S.A.M. (CTM)’s CEO Michael Radziwill noting coal’s cost-effectiveness compared to gas in Asia. C Transport Maritime S.A.M. (CTM)’s CEO Michael Radziwill also addressed shipping economics, noting that order surges typically occur when the cost of a five-year-old ship exceeds that of a newbuild. However, current pricing gaps are curbing new orders. Milena Pappas added that since January 2021, newbuilding prices have increased by 50%, secondhand values by nearly 90 to 100%, while freight rates have only risen by 40%. She also pointed out the full shipbuilding capacity booked for the next three and a half years, forecasting delays due to the extended testing required for dual-fuel engines. Echoing this sentiment, Edward Buttery of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is postponing new orders due to high prices. Meanwhile, Stamatis Tsantanis revisited earlier discussions from the tanker session, forecasting an aging dry bulk fleet over the decade and advocating for the efficiency of middle-aged ships, provided they come from a quality vintage. 30-October-2024
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), listed on the London Stock Exchange and linked with Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, announced the sale of four of its bulk carriers, totaling $65.5 million. In a trading update, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) disclosed agreements to sell four handysize bulk carriers, with capacities ranging from 28K DWT to 38K DWT, constructed between 2008 and 2020, during Q3 2024. As of Q3 2024, the fleet of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) includes 34 Japanese-built bulk carriers. The transaction of these modern bulk carriers is set to finalize within the quarter. Following the departure of the agreed handysize bulk carriers, the fleet will consist of 31 bulk carriers. Additionally, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) executed a purchase option for a 2020-built ultramax bulk carrier with 63K DWT for $23.2 million, which was later sold for approximately $31.5 million and delivered into a joint venture, in which Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) holds a 50% stake and chartered it back to the fleet. In August, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) successfully acquired Singapore-based, New York-listed shipowner and operator Grindrod Shipping (GRIN), achieving a total profit of $49 million, equating to a 15% return. Since acquiring Grindrod Shipping (GRIN) in Q4 2022, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has divested 26 bulk carriers, including eight within the current financial year, contributing to a total debt reduction of $198 million. The current valuation of Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI’s) fleet is approximately $646.5 million. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) commented on the trading update stating that with Grindrod Shipping (GRIN) now delisted, the company is streamlining its structure and cutting corporate-level costs. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) remains vigorous in the Sale and Purchase (S&P) market, having finalized the sale of four bulk carriers in Q3 2024 and arranged the sale of three more at record high prices. Consequently, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has reduced its debt by $55.6 million and anticipates an additional debt repayment of $20 million upon completion of the agreed sales in Q3 2024, bringing the total debt repayment to $198 million since the initial investment in Grindrod Shipping (GRIN) in December 2022. 28-October-2024
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and associated with the Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, is optimistic about the prospects for bulk carriers as the demand for commodities increases. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) anticipates that disruptions in the Red Sea will enhance the traditionally robust winter market. Ed Buttery-led shipowner and operator Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) predicts favorable conditions in the bulk carrier market for Q4 2024. As a specialist in handysize vessels listed on the London Stock Exchange, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) expects that ongoing reroutings in the Red Sea will contribute to the typically stronger winter period due to rising commodities demand. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) reported that its average Time-Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings increased to $14,211 per day in Q3 2024, from $13,264 in Q2 2024. 27-October-2024
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and associated with Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, recently sold a handysize bulk carrier as market values began to decline from their peak. The London-listed shipowner and operator, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), divested the 2012-built handysize bulk carrier, MV Irie Iris, with a deadweight of 28K DWT for approximately $11.8 million. This vessel was originally purchased by Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) around the time of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Under the leadership of CEO Ed Buttery, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) reportedly sold the MV Irie Iris to a Vietnamese shipowner and operator amidst a backdrop of decreasing asset values. Initially, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) had acquired the MV Irie Iris for about $12.8 million from the Japanese shipowner and operator, Shoei Kisen. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) specializes in the ownership and operation of a fleet primarily comprised of handysize and supramax bulk carriers. These vessels are integral to the transportation of bulk commodities like grains, coal, and minerals globally. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is known for its strategic asset management approach, focusing on vessels that are mid-sized and versatile, which allows them to cater to a variety of cargo types and trading routes, providing a hedge against market volatility. The firm’s investment strategy includes acquiring quality assets at attractive prices, managing them efficiently, and selling them when market conditions are favorable, aiming to deliver significant returns to shareholders. Since its establishment, Taylor Maritime Investments has built a reputation for its robust operational expertise and its ability to navigate the cyclical nature of the shipping industry effectively. With a management team that brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of maritime logistics, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and associated with Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, remains committed to expanding its portfolio while adhering to its core principles of sustainability and profitability. 14-October-2024
Former HSBC executive Gordon French has purchased a $100,000 portion of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), a firm listed on the London Stock Exchange and linked to the Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime. Newly appointed director Gordon French has acquired a stake in the company led by Ed Buttery, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). Gordon French, the new director at Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), invested in the company by purchasing shares. The company, which specializes in handysize vessels and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced that the independent board member secured 100,000 shares at $1.015 each, totaling an investment of $101,500. This acquisition represents a stake of less than 1%. 13-October-2024
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and originates from the Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, has successfully completed a $50 million transaction to acquire full ownership of Grindrod Shipping (GRIN), a Singapore-based company listed in New York. Following this acquisition, Grindrod Shipping (GRIN) will no longer be publicly traded in the US and South Africa. Ed Buttery, the CEO of Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), is spearheading the initiative to increase TMI’s shareholding in Grindrod Shipping to an absolute majority. As part of this strategic consolidation, Grindrod Shipping (GRIN) has initiated a selective capital reduction worth $49.6 million, effectively canceling all shares not held by Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI) subsidiary, Good Falkirk. This action will result in Grindrod Shipping’s (GRIN) minority shareholders receiving $14.25 per share. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is a prominent player in the maritime industry, focusing on investments in handysize and supramax dry bulk vessels. TMI’s strategy revolves around acquiring quality vessels that offer both yield and an opportunity for capital appreciation. Through prudent asset management and strategic acquisitions like that of Grindrod Shipping, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) aims to strengthen its market presence and enhance shareholder value. This acquisition not only expands TMI’s operational footprint but also aligns with its long-term growth objectives in the global shipping industry. 15-April-2024
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, is projecting a significant upturn in the bulk carrier market, anticipating favorable conditions for shipowners in the upcoming two to three years. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has recently shared an optimistic outlook, suggesting that the dynamics of the bulk carrier market are aligning in a way that could benefit owners significantly in the near future. In a detailed report submitted to the London Stock Exchange, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) highlighted that the rates for handysize and supramax bulk carriers have shown unusual stability throughout the current year. This stability is particularly notable given the sector’s volatility. A significant factor contributing to this trend was a surge to 13-month highs in December, driven by increased congestion at Brazilian grain ports and exacerbated by the tightening of transits through the Panama Canal, which has been affected by drought conditions. This analysis by Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) underscores the company’s confidence in the bulk carrier market’s prospects, buoyed by these fundamental factors that suggest a strong and improving market landscape for the foreseeable future. 3-February-2024
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, has strengthened its position by reducing its debt. It now operates a fleet of Japanese-built vessels with a low average age. Investment advisory firm Kepler Partners has expressed confidence in TMI’s potential to benefit from improvements in the bulker market. The analysts at Kepler Partners have noted that TMI, a specialist in the handysize segment, has achieved significant progress toward its strategic goals in recent months, especially in decreasing its debt. Despite challenges in the shipping industry over the summer, TMI has managed to maintain an appealing dividend. Furthermore, under the leadership of CEO Ed Buttery, TMI has developed a fleet that is well-prepared to create value in the long term, according to Kepler Partners. 2-February-2024
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, CEO Edward Buttery melds an optimistic outlook with a pragmatic demeanor. Taylor Maritime Investments and Grindrod Shipping CEO Edward Buttery glimmers of hope remain, particularly within the paramount Chinese market. Projecting into 2024, the esteemed London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) anticipates a transitory lull during the Chinese Lunar festivities, succeeded by what he fervently aspires to be a foundational resurgence of the Chinese economic tapestry. Globally, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, sagaciously counsels vigilance towards the macroeconomic impediments curtailing immediate demand, yet remains sanguine about a forthcoming temperate shift in interest rates, accompanied by a progressive attenuation of persistent demand challenges. Taylor Maritime Investments and Grindrod Shipping CEO Edward Buttery highlighting the precipitous ebb in dry bulk orderbooks, especially in his principal domain, the geared dry bulk arena. Moreover, given the exhaustive capacity of shipyards in the Asian expanse, a significant recalibration of this supply-demand balance appears improbable until the decade’s twilight. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) can foresee a surge in vessel decommissioning in the imminent future, regardless of prevailing market vicissitudes. While acknowledging elements of uncertainty, the evolving trajectories of global trade and the genesis of novel trading conglomerates might, in CEO Edward Buttery’s estimation, recalibrate effective supplies. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, a formidable shipowner and supplier of tonnage for geared handysize, supramax and ultramax dry bulk carriers, achieved a dominant stake in Grindrod Shipping the previous annum. 16-September-2023
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, is sanguine regarding the support for their earnings and asset values in light of China’s reawakening. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has expressed a positive outlook for bulker markets in the latter half of 2023. The charter sector has experienced a rapid revival since mid-February, with the Baltic Exchange’s handysize index increasing 60% until the end of March, following an earlier-than-usual Chinese New Year, as per Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). Dry bulk earnings are expected to witness a rise throughout 2023, in part driven by China, which accounts for approximately 50% of the dry bulk market and is displaying initial signs of an economic recovery. Moreover, global macroeconomic headwinds are anticipated to ease as the year progresses. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, was publicly listed on 24 May 2021 at London Stock Exchange. 27-April-2023
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, banks insurance payment for a handysize bulk carrier that is trapped in Ukraine. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has been paying off debt through ship sales and an insurance payout for a bulk carrier stranded in Ukraine. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) expressed the company is on track to reach its deleveraging target by the end of June 2023 after knocking $64 million off the total in Q1 2023. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) stated the company’s plan of using ship sales to cut debt was backed by a strong sale-and-purchase market. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, had taken the company’s ownership of Grindrod Shipping up to 78.3% in December 2022. 26-April-2023
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, has contracted a 40K DWT handysize bulk carrier at a Japanese shipyard. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is taking advantage of an occasional early delivery window. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will take the delivery of the 40K DWT handysize bulk carrier in Q1 2024. Currently, Japanese bulk carriers ordered can now only be delivered in Q2 2025. Previously, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has declared the completion of the deal to acquire the remaining shares in Grindrod Shipping. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, was publicly listed on 24 May 2021 at London Stock Exchange. 28-January-2023
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, completed the Grindrod acquisition deal. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) reports offer to buy remaining shares in Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping. has closed. Previously, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) made a $494 million offer for the rival New York-listed Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) was holding a 26% stake in Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has declared the completion of the deal to acquire the remaining shares in Grindrod Shipping. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) reported to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that the company offered to acquire all the issued ordinary shares in the capital of Grindrod Shipping had reached the final level of acceptance. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, had taken the company’s ownership of Grindrod Shipping up to 78.3%. 24-December-2022
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, predicts the handysize bulk carrier market might be improved towards the end of 2022. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) states that the current softening of the dry bulk market was initiated primarily by port de-congestion, which released previously constrained supply and overlapped with the seasonal summer holiday break. However, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) sees potential for handysize bulk carrier market recovery when the United States grains begin moving. Handysize bulk carrier market has shown indications of recovery with the Baltic Handysize Index up about 16% at end of Q3. Currently, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) owns and operates around 32 bulk carriers. 28-October-2022
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, makes a $494 million offer for the rival New York-listed Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will pay $21 cash per share with a $5 dividend coming from Grindrod Shipping after emerging from pack of public suitors. Currently, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) already holds a 26% stake in Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) would use a non-binding cash offer of $26 per share to create an enlarged shipowner company. Previously, New York-listed Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping preferred not to look for a permanent successor to retired CEO Martin Wade. Currently, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) owns and operates around 32 bulk carriers. 29-August-2022
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, evacuated crew members from a bulk carrier stuck in Ukrainian Port. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) evacuated 21 crew members and all crew members will be repatriated to India. Nevertheless, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) controlled bulk carrier remains in Ukrainian Port. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) controlled bulk carrier remains on charter and insured. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) calculates that port calls to Ukraine accounted for 2% and port calls to Russia accounted for under 3% by the Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) controlled ships’ total port calls. According to Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), global shipping trade patterns will alter accordingly. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is extremely concerned about the war and the sad loss of life in Ukraine. 8-March-2022
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, sold 2006 built handysize bulk carrier and 2011 built supramax bulk carrier for around $33 million total. According to Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the second-hand dry bulk carrier market is increasing. Both unnamed bulk carriers, 2006 built handysize bulk carrier and 2011 built supramax bulk carrier, were part of the root fleet during Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI) IPO (Initial Public Offering) in May 2021. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, has been able to ensure the sale of two bulk carriers at attractive levels which will give substantial returns for shareholders. Currently, 10-year-old handysize bulk carrier increased to $18.5 million, from $17 million at the end of 2021. According to Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the handysize bulk carrier sector has an ongoing demand and preserved earnings. In December 2021, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) sold two other handysize bulk carriers to Tomini Shipping. 7-March-2022
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, is anticipating better handysize bulk carrier rates in Q2 2022. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) stated that seasonality and Chinese New Year propelled the current week dry bulk market. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is optimistic about the outlook for 2022. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) anticipate that the dry bulk market will begin to improve again after the Chinese New Year. Currently, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) earns average net charter rates of around $19,000 per day per ship. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) anticipate that period time charter demand has been increasing. Additionally, handysize freight rates have been driven by containers being carried on dry bulk carriers. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) chartered our six (6) handysize bulk carriers in January 2022. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is preferring shorter-term charter businesses. Handysize bulk carrier order-book has a delivery over the years, with 2.5% in 2022, 1.7% in 2023, and 0.5% in 2024 to the total fleet. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) acknowledges that low handysize order-book is due to newbuilding price increase and uncertainty around environmental rules. Currently, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) owns and operates around 32 bulk carriers. 27-January-2022
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, evolved to the largest investor in Grindrod Shipping. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) acquired a 22.6% stake from Grindrod Shipping’s largest shareholder Remgro. Furthermore, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) acquired a 2.2% share of Grindrod Shipping. Currently, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) holds 24.8% shares of Grindrod Shipping. New York and Johannesburg-listed Grindrod Shipping has a fleet of 25 bulk carriers. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has been pursuing expansion prospects. According to Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) dry bulk market fundamentals stay robust. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will finance the investment by cash on the balance sheet, and revolving credit facility. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) considers Grindrod Shipping as a favorably cash-generative company. Currently, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, owns 27 ships. 11-December-2021
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, raised another $75 million to acquire up to six (6) handysize bulk carriers. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments has raised around 65 million new ordinary shares at an issue price of $1.15 each. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is planning to acquire Japan-built handysize bulk carriers at attractive prices. All six (6) handysize bulk carriers are planned to be fixed on new charters. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is projecting substantial earnings in the current freight rate levels. The high demand of investors indicates their confidence in Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI) business model and strategy. 25-July-2021
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, wants to acquire another six (6) handysize bulk carriers through a secondary share offering. London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will sell $75 million of new shares to finance its purchase pipeline. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI) stock will be offered to institutional investors at $1.15 each. In May 2021, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) raised around $352 million at the IPO (Initial Public Offering). According to Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), handysize bulk carrier sector is currently engaging, with a robust charter market and demand. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is well-positioned to take advantage of handysize bulk carrier market conditions to pass further value to shareholders. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) wants to acquire high-quality handysize bulk carriers at low costs and take advantage of charter rates producing gross cash yields of more than 20%. An expansion in market capitalization should assist to make the Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) more attractive to a broader investor base. Currently, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) controls 25 bulk carriers. 18-July-2021
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime has acquired the company’s first bulk carriers beyond its Initial Public Offering (IPO) seed fleet in May. London Stock Exchange-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) boosted $253 million in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in May. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) agreed to acquire two (2) Japanese-built geared handysize bulk carriers for a total of around $26 million in cash. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) focus on handysize and supramax bulk carriers. Edward Buttery-led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will have to come back to the finance market to raise more if the company requires to grow the fleet further. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) observe notable potential in the handysize bulk carrier market. Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI) fleet has already under the control of the Hong Kong-based subsidiary Taylor Maritime. After the acquisition of two (2) Japanese-built geared handysize bulk carriers, Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has a fleet of 25 bulk carriers. 16-June-2021
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI), the spin-off of Hong Kong-based shipowner Taylor Maritime, was publicly listed on 24 May 2021 at London Stock Exchange. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has been working on more bulk carrier acquisitions. Christian Oldendorff has acquired a 14.9% stake and PointState Capital-managed SteelMill Master Fund has acquired an 11.69% stake in Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). Taylor Maritime Investments’ (TMI) plan is to have no single controlling shareholder. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is the first significant shipping company listing on London Stock Exchange since Tufton Oceanic Assets in 2017. Strong investor demand was presented to Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). 27-May-2021
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) aims for growth after IPO (Initial Public Offering) at London Stock Exchange in May. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is the sister company of Hong Kong-based shipowner and ship manager Taylor Maritime. Edward Buttery led Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has $500 million for possible bulk carrier acquisitions. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has reduced the risk by pledging a zero long-term debt policy. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has no management fees, so there is no influential reason to just buy and sell bulk carriers. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) intends to acquire vessels based on their long-term average returns. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) desire to build something long-term and balance the accurate kind of capital on a non-leveraged basis. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is going for IPO (Initial Public Offering) at London Stock Exchange with a fleet of 23 handysize and supramax bulk carriers. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) aims to preserve, build and not extravagantly put at risk other investor’s money. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) views handysize bulk carriers as more suited to long-term capital. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) views London Stock Exchange as a market filled with brilliant investors. 30-April-2021
Taylor Maritime CEO Edward Buttery was hired by UK shipbroker Clarksons in 2005. Edward Buttery was the chartering manager of Pacific Basin Hong Kong between 2006 and 2008. Pacific Basin was established by Edward Buttery’s father Chris Buttery. Furthermore, Chris Buttery is a Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) director and chairman at Taylor Maritime. The Buttery family has brought in Greek shipowner Nicholas Lykiardopulo as Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) chairman. Nicholas Lykiardopulo controlled his family shipping business Neda Maritime. Nicholas Lykiardopulo is still a manager of BW Epic Kosan, the successor to Epic Gas. Taylor Maritime commercial management company will retain legacy ships. Edward Buttery will work exclusively for Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). There will be a very clear wall between Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) and Taylor Maritime. 28-April-2021
Hong Kong-based shipowner and ship manager Taylor Maritime is going public with a $250 million London Stock Exchange IPO (Initial Public Offering). In 2014, Taylor Maritime was established by Edward Buttery. Taylor Maritime is spinning off Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). Taylor Maritime is endeavoring to sell 250 million new shares at $1 each on the London Stock Exchange. Taylor Maritime’s IPO (Initial Public Offering) will be the first significant shipping IPO (Initial Public Offering) at London Stock Exchange since Tufton Oceanic Assets’ IPO (Initial Public Offering) in 2017. Investment bank Jefferies International is acting as global coordinator and book-runner for Taylor Maritime’s IPO (Initial Public Offering). Hong Kong-based shipowner and ship manager Taylor Maritime will receive Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) shares for their combined $24 million interest in the ships transferring to Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI). Currently, Taylor Maritime controls 17 bulk carriers. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has a high-quality portfolio that will ensure cost-effective deployment of IPO (Initial Public Offering) proceeds at attractive prices. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) stated the vessels have demonstrated average yields of over 7% per year. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is going to sign a commercial management agreement with Taylor Maritime for the fleet. Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) will not take on long-term or structural debt but will enter into short-term revolving credit facilities to buy ships. Taylor Maritime has good relations with blue-chip charterers such as Cargill, Swire, and Louis Dreyfus. 27-April-2021
Hong Kong-based shipowner and ship manager Taylor Maritime bought two (2) 2010 built handysize bulk carriers from Copenhagen based J. Lauritzen. Taylor Maritime spent around $9 million each 31K DWT MV Emma Bulker and MV Louise Bulker. MV Emma Bulker and MV Louise Bulker sale price is in line with previously reported Japanese built handysize bulk carriers of a similar age. Similarly, Greek shipowner and operator Oryx Shipping acquired 2010 Japanese built handysize dry bulk carrier 29K DWT MV Trade Star for around $9 million. Hong Kong-based shipowner and ship manager Taylor Maritime acquired 10 secondhand bulk carriers during 2018. Taylor Maritime prefers vintage, well-maintained Japanese built bulk carriers. Up to now, all Taylor Maritime acquisitions were handysize bulk carriers, including five (5) open-hatch bulk carriers and one (1) supramax bulk carrier. 10-July-2019
Hong Kong-based handysize specialist Taylor Maritime acquired 2003 built 52K DWT MV Ella (ex MV Tigris) from Niovis Shipping. Ed Buttery led Taylor Maritime has acquired its first larger dry bulk carrier. MV Ella (ex MV Tigris) deal took place at the end of 2018. MV Ella (ex MV Tigris) is Taylor Maritime’s oldest ship in the fleet. MV Ella (ex MV Tigris) was built at The Tsuneishi Zosen in 2003. Ed Buttery led Taylor Maritime has started acquiring secondhand Japanese-built handysize bulk carriers in 2014. 18-April-2019