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Research – Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) – First Quarter 2019 Review

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (SALT)

Recovery Under Way – Worst Might Be Passing.

Scorpio Bulkers Inc is a shipping company based in Monaco. It owns and operates a fleet of modern mid to large-size dry bulk carriers which provide marine transportation for major bulks, which include iron ore, coal and grain and minor bulks which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products internationally.     

Poe Fratt, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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  • 1Q2019 Results
    slightly ahead of recent revisions.
     Adjusted EBITDA of $17.3 million was in line with our
    estimate of $16.0 million mainly due to higher shipping days, which drove a
    $1.9 million revenue variance and more than offset higher opex (-$0.5 million)
    and cash G&A expenses (-$0.1 million). Please note that 1Q2019 EBITDA
    excludes a non-cash gain of $15.3 million on the Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
    investment. 
  • Adjusting estimates to reflect 1Q2019 results, 2Q2019 contract cover, financing activity, timing of scrubber installations and recent dry bulk market weakness.
     Our 2019 EBITDA estimate is $89.8 million (from $86.3
    million) on TCE rates of $10,819/da…





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