NewLead to Acquire Two Eco-Type Handysize Vessels

The two eco-type vessels are expected to be delivered in NewLead by the end of June and July this year. Upon completion of this acquisition, NewLead will own five dry-bulk vessels, consisting of three Handysize and two Panamax vessels.
The Company expects to finance the acquisition of the two vessels through the combination of proceeds from its recent preferred shares issuance along with the 75% debt financing, as previously announced. On March 11, 2014, NewLead paid a deposit of $1.85 million to the acquisition price, and the remaining $7.4 million, not subject to the debt financing, is expected to be paid in installments upon delivery of the two vessels.
Michael Zolotas, President and Chief Executive Officer of NewLead, stated, We are pleased to bring into NewLead two more eco-type dry bulk Handysize vessels at a competitive price with a upside in market value, a 23 year employment lifetime, unlimited trading flexibility and projected EBITDA and OPEX of $4.0 million and $1.73 million, respectively, per year per vessel as per current market levels.
NewLead, March 14, 2014; Image: Wikimedia