Question · Q4 2025
Jim Cirenza from DNB Carnegie asked about Ardmore Shipping's capital structure strategy in light of increasing competition for capital, including significant government and corporate debt issuance, and large CapEx budgets in other sectors.
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President Bart Kelleher emphasized maintaining an opportunistic capital structure with a diverse network of funding sources, adapting to market shifts (e.g., from leasing to revolving credit). He cited the redemption of preferred shares as an example of simplifying the structure and reducing cash break-even. Independent Non-Executive Director James Fok added that discipline in capital management is crucial in the current environment.
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