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Exhibit 99.1
 

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2013 and Increases Its Quarterly Dividend
 
MONACO--(Marketwired - Feb 21, 2014) - Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) ("Scorpio Tankers," or the "Company") today reported its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2013 and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share.
 
Results for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company had net income of $5.8 million, or $0.03 basic and diluted earnings per share. The Company's adjusted net loss was $14.5 million (see Non-GAAP Measure section below), or $0.08 basic and diluted loss per share, which excludes (i) a $41.4 million, or $0.23 per share gain resulting from the previously announced investment in Dorian LPG Ltd. ('Dorian'), (ii) a $21.2 million, or $0.12 per share write-down resulting from the designation of certain older vessels as 'held for sale' and (iii) an unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments of $0.1 million or $0.00 per share. 
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2012, the Company had a net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.11 basic and diluted loss per share. The Company's adjusted net loss was $3.6 million (see Non-GAAP Measure section below), or $0.08 basic and diluted loss per share, which excludes a $1.3 million, or $0.03 per share, unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments. 
 
Results for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
 
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had net income of $17.0 million, or $0.12 basic and $0.11 diluted earnings per share. The Company's adjusted net loss was $3.7 million (see Non-GAAP Measure section below), or $0.03 basic and diluted loss per share, which excludes (i) a $41.4 million, or $0.28 per share gain resulting from the previously announced investment in Dorian, (ii) a $21.2 million, or $0.14 per share write-down resulting from the designation of certain older vessels as 'held for sale' and (iii) an unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments of $0.6 million, or $0.00 per share. 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company had a net loss of $26.5 million or $0.64 basic and diluted loss per share. The Company's adjusted net loss was $11.9 million (see Non-GAAP Measure section below), or $0.29 basic and diluted loss per share, which excludes (i) a $10.4 million, or $0.25 per share, loss from sales of vessels, (ii) a $3.0 million, or $0.07 per share, write-off of deferred financing fees, and (iii) a $1.2 million, or $0.03 per share, unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments. 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Declaration of Dividend
 
On February 21, 2014, the Scorpio Tankers' board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on March 26, 2014 to all shareholders as of March 11, 2014 (the record date). There are currently 198,791,502 shares outstanding.
 
Emanuele Lauro, chief executive officer and chairman of the board commented, “Although our fourth quarter 2013 results reflect the deleterious effects of prolonged turnarounds of existing refineries and delays of commissioning the new refining assets, we remain confident in the underlying demand and supply thesis. Already in the first quarter, all of our vessel classes are experiencing higher returns than they did in the final quarter of 2013. We expect to be profitable this quarter; additionally, we have increased our quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share.
 
As for the remainder of 2014, both new emissions regulations and customer preferences will leave us very well-positioned.  By the end of the year, we will have a modern fuel-efficient fleet, which has significant commercial and technical benefits. Even though we expect the overall product market to continue to improve, we also expect there to be a bifurcation of returns between modern fuel-efficient and older vessels.”
 
Summary of Recent and Fourth Quarter Significant Events:
 
 
·
Took delivery of two MR tankers under the Company's Newbuilding Program, STI Opera and STI Duchessa, in January 2014. After delivery, each vessel began a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $19,000 per day.
 
·
Reached agreements to sell three of the Company's older vessels, Noemi, Senatore, and STI Spirit, for an aggregate selling price of $74.2 million, further emphasizing the Company's commitment to a modern fuel efficient fleet. 
 
·
Reached agreements with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries ("HSHI") and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. ("DSME") for the construction of a total of seven Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) for aggregate consideration of approximately $662.2 million, with deliveries in 2015 and 2016. 
 
·
Closed on the previously announced transaction with Dorian, acquiring 30% of Dorian's outstanding shares in exchange for the contribution of 11 Very Large Gas Carrier ('VLGC') newbuilding contracts, together with a cash payment of $1.9 million. The Company also closed on the purchase of 24,121,621 new shares of Dorian's common stock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million. The Company currently owns approximately 26% of Dorian's outstanding shares after Dorian's equity offering in February 2014. 
 
·
Acquired four MR product tankers currently under construction in South Korea from an unaffiliated third party. Approximately 26% of the aggregate purchase price of $153.9 million consisted of newly issued common shares of the Company. One vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2014, one is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2015 and the remaining two are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015. 
 
·
Received loan commitments from a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) and from the Export-Import Bank of Korea ("KEXIM") for a total loan facility of up to $429.6 million (the "KEXIM Financing"). The KEXIM Financing incorporates an optional guarantee from KEXIM for the issuance by the Company, at the option of the Company, of a five year $125.3 million amortizing bond facility; the proceeds of which will reduce KEXIM's direct loan commitment in the KEXIM Financing. 
 
·
Received an Acceptance of Insurance Agreement ("Insurance Agreement") from Korea Trade Insurance Corporation ("KSURE") covering 95% of an up to $358.3 million KSURE tranche as part of a credit facility of up to $458.3 million (the "KSURE Financing").
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Vessel sales
 
As part of the Company's commitment to a modern fuel efficient fleet, the Company designated certain older vessels as 'held for sale' in December 2013. This designation resulted in a write-down of the book value of these vessels of $21.2 million in aggregate. As part of this commitment, the Company reached agreements for the following in the first quarter of 2014:
 
 
·
The sale of two, 2004 built, LR1 product tankers, Noemi and Senatore, for an aggregate selling price of $44.0 million. These sales are expected to close in March and April 2014. 
 
·
The sale of the 2008 built LR2 product tanker, STI Spirit, for $30.2 million. This sale is expected to close in April 2014. 
 
The Company will also make repayments of the debt associated with these three vessels upon the closing of each sale for $44.4 million in aggregate. 
 
VLCC Newbuildings
 
In December 2013, the Company reached agreements with DSME and HSHI for the construction of seven VLCCs for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $662.2 million. One vessel is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2015, two in the fourth quarter of 2015, two in the first quarter of 2016, one in the second quarter of 2016 and one in the third quarter of 2016. 
 
MR Product Tanker Newbuildings
 
In December 2013, the Company closed on an agreement with an unaffiliated third party to issue shares in exchange for the transfer of ownership to the Company of four MR product tankers currently under construction in South Korea. The purchase price of the four vessels, in aggregate, is approximately $153.9 million. Approximately 26% of the total purchase price for the vessels consisted of newly issued common shares of the Company having a valuation based on the fair market value of the shares at the time of issuance. The new common shares, in addition to a payment of $4.4 million, were issued to affiliates of York Capital and the remainder of the purchase price will be paid to the shipyard from cash-on-hand and bank debt.
 
One vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2014, one in the first quarter of 2015 and the remaining two are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015. These vessels are similar to the Company's newbuildings that are also under construction at the same shipyard.
 
Investment in Dorian LPG Ltd.
 
In November 2013, the Company contributed 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts, together with a cash payment of $1.9 million, to Dorian in exchange for newly issued shares representing 30% of Dorian's outstanding shares at that time. As of the closing date of the transaction, the Company paid $83.1 million in installment payments under these 11 VLGC contracts. Additionally, in November 2013, the Company purchased 24,121,621 new shares of Dorian's common stock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million.
 
The Company currently owns 64,073,744 shares or approximately 26% of the outstanding shares of Dorian. As of February 21, 2014, these Dorian shares, which are traded on the Norwegian Over the Counter exchange, were worth approximately $234.2 million using the closing price of NOK 22.25 per share or approximately $3.65 per share.
 
 
 

 
KSURE Credit Facility
 
In October 2013, the Company received an Acceptance of Insurance Agreement from KSURE covering 95% of an up to $358.3 million KSURE Tranche which is a component of a credit facility of up to $458.3 million. The KSURE Financing also includes a commercial tranche (the "Commercial Tranche") of $100.0 million. 
 
The KSURE Financing will be used to finance up to 60% of the contract price of up to 21 newbuilding product tankers upon delivery. The covenants are similar to those in the Company's existing credit facilities, and other terms and conditions of the loan are in accordance with OECD Guidelines.
 
KEXIM Financing
 
In September 2013, the Company received loan commitments from a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) for loan commitments of up to $429.6 million, including a commitment from KEXIM for up to $300.6 million (the "KEXIM Tranche").
 
The KEXIM Financing will be used to finance up to 60% of the contract price of 18 newbuilding product tankers upon delivery. The covenants are similar to those in the Company's existing credit facilities, and other terms and conditions of the loan are in accordance with OECD Guidelines.
 
In addition to KEXIM's commitment of up to $300.6 million, KEXIM has also provided an optional guarantee for a five year amortizing note of $125.3 million (the "KEXIM Guaranteed Note") that may be issued by the Company at the Company's discretion in 2014; the proceeds of which will be used to reduce the $300.6 million KEXIM Tranche. 
 
Time charter-in update
 
In February 2014, the Company entered into a new time charter-in agreement on an LR2 vessel that is currently time chartered-in. The new agreement is for six months at $16,500 per day and commenced upon the expiration of the existing charter in February 2014.
 
In December 2013, the Company declared options to extend the charter on a 2007 built LR1 product tanker for six months at $14,250 per day effective February 2014 and a 2012 built LR2 product tanker for six months at $15,250 per day effective January 2014.
 
In December 2013, the Company time chartered-in a 2008 built LR2 product tanker for one year at $15,700 per day and a 2003 built LR1 product tanker for one year at $13,600 per day. 
 
In October 2013, the Company declared an option to extend the charter on a 2007 built MR product tanker for one year at $14,500 per day effective January 2014.
 
Conference Call
 
The Company will have a conference call on February 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time and 5:00 PM Central European Time.
 
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1(888)-765-5576 (U.S.) or 1(913)-312-1520 (International). The conference participant passcode is 9755351. The information provided on the teleconference is only accurate at the time of the conference call, and the Company will take no responsibility for providing updated information.
 
 
 

 
Slides and Audio Webcast:
 
There will also be a simultaneous live webcast over the internet, through the Scorpio Tankers Inc. website www.scorpiotankers.com. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
 
Webcast URL: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=98195
 
Current Liquidity
 
As of February 21, 2014, the Company had $123.3 million in cash. 
 
Debt
 
In January 2014, the Company drew down $72.4 million from the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. 
 
In January 2014, the Company drew down $52.0 million from the 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down, STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher and STI Larvotto were provided as collateral under the facility.
 
In February 2014, the Company drew down $64.2 million from the 2013 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down, STI Opera, STI Fontvieille and STI Ville were provided as collateral under the facility.
 
In December 2013, the Company made a $1.4 million prepayment into the STI Spirit Credit Facility in order to maintain compliance with that facility's collateral maintenance ratio (which requires that the charter-free market value of STI Spirit be no less than 140% of the then outstanding loan balance). 
 
As of February 24, 2014, the Company's outstanding debt balance is as follows:
 
         
2010 Revolving Credit Facility
 
$
72.4
 
million
2011 Credit Facility
   
116.0
 
million
STI Spirit Credit Facility
   
21.7
 
million
Newbuilding Credit Facility
   
83.8
 
million
2013 Credit Facility
   
64.2
 
million
Total
 
$
358.1
 
million
 
 
 
 

 
 
Newbuilding Program
During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company made $260.9 million of installment payments on its newbuilding vessels. The Company currently has 63 newbuilding vessel orders with HMD, SPP, HSHI and DSME (30 MRs, 14 Handymaxes, 12 LR2s and 7 VLCCs). The estimated future payment dates and amounts are as follows*:
 
Q1 2014    
223.4
 
million**
Q2 2014    
400.9
 
million
Q3 2014    
431.4
 
million
Q4 2014    
310.9
 
million
Q1 2015    
205.5
 
million
Q2 2015    
205.9
 
million
Q3 2015    
80.3
 
million
Q4 2015    
103.5
 
million
Q1 2016    
105.1
 
million
Q2 2016    
56.7
 
million
Q3 2016    
56.7
 
million
           
Total
 
$
2,180.3
 
million
 
 
*These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses. 
**$127.2 million has been paid prior to the date of this press release. 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Explanation of Variances on the Fourth Quarter of 2013 Financial Results Compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2012
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded net income of $5.8 million compared to a net loss of $4.9 million in the three months ended December 31, 2012. The following were the significant changes between the two periods:
 
 
·
Time charter equivalent, or TCE revenue, a non-IFRS measure, is vessel revenues less voyage expenses (including bunkers and port charges). TCE revenue is included herein because it is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company's performance irrespective of changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters, and pool charters), and it provides useful information to investors and management. The following table depicts TCE revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
       
   
For the three months ended December 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
2013
   
2012
 
Vessel revenue
 
$
53,367
   
$
30,104
 
Voyage expenses
   
(1,064
)
   
(1,794
)
TCE revenue
 
$
52,303
   
$
28,310
 
                 
 
 
 
·
TCE revenue increased $24.0 million to $52.3 million. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in the average number of operating vessels (owned and time chartered-in) to 47.2 from 23.8 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This increase was offset by an overall decrease in time charter equivalent revenue per day to $12,080 per day from $13,392 per day for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively (see the breakdown of daily TCE averages below). 
 
·
Vessel operating costs increased $4.4 million to $12.6 million from $8.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in the Company's owned fleet to an average of 19.0 vessels from 12.0 vessels for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase was offset by an overall decrease in vessel operating costs per day to $7,071 per day from $7,348 per day for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively (see the breakdown of daily TCE averages below). The overall decrease was driven by the growth in the fleet of newbuilding MRs, which realized improved operating performance when compared to the Company's older vessels. 
 
·
Charterhire expense increased $22.0 million to $36.2 million as a result of an increase in the average number of vessels time chartered-in to 28.2 from 11.8 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. See the Company's Fleet List below for the terms of these agreements.
 
·
Depreciation expense increased $2.3 million to $6.9 million primarily as a result of an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 19.0 from 12.0 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
·
General and administrative expenses increased $8.1 million to $11.2 million. This increase was driven by a $5.5 million increase in the amortization of restricted stock (non-cash) and an overall increase in other general and administrative expenses due to the significant growth in the Company's fleet and Newbuilding program. 
 
·
Write-down of vessels held for sale of $21.2 million relates to the designation of certain vessels as held-for-sale at December 31, 2013 and the corresponding write-down to their estimated selling prices. 
 
·
Gain on sale of VLGCs of $41.4 million relates to the gain recorded as a result of our contribution of 11 VLGCs under construction and $1.9 million in cash, to Dorian in exchange for 30% of Dorian's outstanding shares. 
 
 
 
 

 
 
   
Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
For the three months ended December 31,
   
For the year ended December 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue
                               
  Vessel revenue
 
$
53,367
   
$
30,104
   
$
207,580
   
$
115,381
 
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
  Vessel operating costs
   
(12,569
)
   
(8,195
)
   
(40,204
)
   
(30,353
)
  Voyage expenses
   
(1,064
)
   
(1,794
)
   
(4,846
)
   
(21,744
)
  Charterhire
   
(36,197
)
   
(14,222
)
   
(115,543
)
   
(43,701
)
  Depreciation
   
(6,930
)
   
(4,605
)
   
(23,595
)
   
(14,818
)
  General and administrative expenses
   
(11,216
)
   
(3,132
)
   
(25,788
)
   
(11,536
  Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels
   
(21,187
)
   
-
     
(21,187
)
   
(10,404
  )
  Gain on sale of VLGCs
   
41,375
     
-
     
41,375
     
-
    
  Total operating expenses
   
(47,788
)
   
(31,948
)
   
(189,788
)
   
(132,556
)
Operating income / (loss)
   
5,579
     
(1,844
)
   
17,792
     
(17,175
)
Other (expense) and income, net
                               
  Financial expenses
   
(383
)
   
(1,929
)
   
(2,705
)
   
(8,512
)
  Realized gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments
   
(22
)
   
157
     
3
     
443
 
  Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments
   
82
     
(1,269
)
   
567
     
(1,231
)
  Financial income
   
197
     
29
     
1,147
     
35
 
  Share of profit from associate
   
369
     
-
     
369
     
-
 
  Other expenses, net
   
(51
)
   
(24
)
   
(158
)
   
(97
)
  Total other income/(expense), net
   
192
     
(3,036
)
   
(777
)
   
(9,362
)
Net income / (loss)
 
$
5,771
   
$
(4,880
)
 
$
17,015
   
$
(26,537
)
                                 
Earnings / (loss) per share
                               
                                 
Basic
 
$
0.03
   
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.12
   
$
(0.64
)
Diluted
 
$
0.03
   
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.11
   
$
(0.64
)
                                 

 
 
 

 
   
Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
As of
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
December 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Assets
               
Current assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
78,845
   
$
87,165
 
Accounts receivable
   
72,542
     
36,438
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
2,277
     
956
 
Inventories
   
2,857
     
2,169
 
Vessels held for sale
   
82,649
     
-
 
Total current assets
   
239,170
     
126,728
 
Non-current assets
               
Vessels and drydock
   
530,270
     
395,412
 
Vessels under construction
   
649,526
     
50,251
 
Other assets
   
17,907
     
889
 
Investment in associate
   
209,803
     
-
 
Total non-current assets
   
1,407,506
     
446,552
 
Total assets
 
$
1,646,676
   
$
573,280
 
                 
Current liabilities
               
Bank loans
   
31,850
     
7,475
 
Accounts payable
   
20,696
     
11,387
 
Accrued expenses
   
7,251
     
3,057
 
Derivative financial instruments
   
689
     
844
 
Total current liabilities
   
60,486
     
22,763
 
Non-current liabilities
               
Bank loans
   
135,279
     
134,984
 
Derivative financial instruments
   
188
     
743
 
Total non-current liabilities
   
135,467
     
135,727
 
Total liabilities
   
195,953
     
158,490
 
                 
Shareholders' equity
               
Issued, authorized and fully paid in share capital:
               
Share capital
   
1,999
     
650
 
Additional paid in capital
   
1,536,945
     
519,493
 
Treasury shares
   
(7,938
)
   
(7,938
)
Hedging reserve
   
(212
)
   
(329
)
Accumulated deficit
   
(80,071
)
   
(97,086
)
Total shareholders' equity
   
1,450,723
     
414,790
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,646,676
   
$
573,280
 
                 


 
 

 
 
   
Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
For the year ended December 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
2013
   
2012
 
Operating activities
               
Net income / (loss)
 
$
17,015
   
$
(26,537
)
Gain on sale of VLGCs
   
(41,375
)
   
-
 
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels
   
21,187
     
10,404
 
Depreciation
   
23,595
     
14,818
 
Amortization of restricted stock
   
13,142
     
3,490
 
Amortization of deferred financing fees
   
332
     
4,093
 
Straight-line adjustment for charterhire expense
   
53
     
41
 
Share of profit from associate
   
(369
)
   
-
 
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments
   
(567
)
   
1,231
 
     
33,013
     
7,540
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Drydock payments
   
(1,469
)
   
(1,702
)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
   
(687
)
   
526
 
Increase in accounts receivable
   
(36,104
)
   
(16,052
)
(Increase)/decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
(823
)
   
547
 
(Increase)/decrease in other assets
   
(848
)
   
2,443
 
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable
   
(2,021
)
   
3,966
 
Increase in accrued expenses
   
3,253
     
804
 
     
(38,699
)
   
(9,468
)
Net cash outflow from operating activities
   
(5,686
)
   
(1,928
)
Investing activities
               
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under construction
   
(768,170
)
   
(191,490
)
Proceeds from disposal of vessels
   
-
     
101,335
 
VLGC installment payments
   
(83,070
)
   
-
 
Investment in associate
   
(84,583
)
   
-
 
Net cash outflow from investing activities
   
(935,823
)
   
(90,155
)
Financing activities
               
Bank loan repayment
   
(28,410
)
   
(129,076
)
Bank loan drawdown
   
52,050
     
124,172
 
Debt issuance costs
   
(13,940
)
   
(3,293
)
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
983,537
     
159,002
 
Equity issuance costs
   
(35,695
)
   
(5,950
)
Purchase of treasury shares
   
-
     
(2,440
)
Dividends paid
   
(24,353
)
   
-
 
Net cash inflow from financing activities
   
933,189
     
142,415
 
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(8,320
)
   
50,332
 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,
   
87,165
     
36,833
 
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31,
 
$
78,845
   
$
87,165
 
                 

 
 

 
 
Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other operating data for the three months and year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
(unaudited)
 
 
 
     
For the three months ended December 31,
     
For the year ended December 31,
 
      2013        2012        2013        2012   
Adjusted EBITDA(1) (in thousands of U.S. dollars)
  $ (681 )   $ 3,786     $ 34,852     $ 11,883  
                                 
Average Daily Results
                               
Time charter equivalent per day(2)
  $ 12,080     $ 13,392     $ 14,369     $ 12,960  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    7,071       7,348       6,781       7,605  
                                 
Aframax/LR2
                               
TCE per revenue day (2)
  $ 12,582     $ 6,619     $ 12,718     $ 10,201  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    9,402       7,884       8,203       8,436  
                                 
Panamax/LR1
                               
TCE per revenue day (2)
  $ 10,194     $ 13,389     $ 12,599     $ 14,264  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    8,306       7,509       7,756       7,714  
                                 
MR
                               
TCE per revenue day (2)
  $ 13,784     $ 13,677     $ 16,546     $ 12,289  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    6,340       5,994       6,069       6,770  
                                 
Handymax
                               
TCE per revenue day (2)
  $ 9,618     $ 13,821     $ 12,862     $ 13,069  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    7,332       7,908       6,852       7,594  
                                 
Fleet data
                               
Average number of owned vessels
    19.0       12.0       15.9       10.8  
Average number of time chartered-in vessels
    28.2       11.8       22.9       9.2  
                                 
Drydock
                               
Expenditures for drydock (in thousands of U.S. dollars)
    -     $ 2,869       -     $ 2,869  
                                 
(1) See Non-GAAP Measure section below
 
(2) Freight rates are commonly measured in the shipping industry in terms of time charter equivalent per day (or TCE per day), which is calculated by subtracting voyage expenses, including bunkers and port charges, from vessel revenue and dividing the net amount (time charter equivalent revenues) by the number of revenue days in the period. Revenue days are the number of days the vessel is owned less the number of days the vessel is off-hire for drydock and repairs.
 
(3) Vessel operating costs per day represent vessel operating costs excluding non-recurring expenses (for example insurance deductible expenses for repairs) divided by the number of days the vessel is owned during the period. 
 

 
 

 
 
Fleet List as of February 24, 2014
 
   
Vessel Name
 
Year Built
 
DWT
 
Ice class
 
Employment
 
Vessel type
   
Owned vessels
                   
1
 
STI Highlander
 
2007
 
37,145
 
1A
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
2
 
STI Amber
 
2012
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
3
 
STI Topaz
 
2012
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
4
 
STI Ruby
 
2012
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
5
 
STI Garnet
 
2012
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
6
 
STI Onyx
 
2012
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
7
 
STI Sapphire
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
8
 
STI Emerald
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
9
 
STI Beryl
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
10
 
STI Le Rocher
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
11
 
STI Larvotto
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
12
 
STI Fontvieille
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
13
 
STI Ville
 
2013
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
14
 
STI Duchessa
 
2014
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
15
 
STI Opera
 
2014
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
16
 
Noemi
 
2004
 
72,515
 
-
 
Spot
 
LR1
17
 
Senatore
 
2004
 
72,514
 
-
 
Spot
 
LR1
18
 
STI Harmony
 
2007
 
73,919
 
1A
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
19
 
STI Heritage
 
2008
 
73,919
 
1A
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
20
 
Venice
 
2001
 
81,408
 
1C
 
SPTP (2)
 
Post-Panamax
21
 
STI Spirit
 
2008
 
113,100
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
                         
   
Total owned DWT
     
1,252,520
           
                         
 
 
 
 

 
   
Vessel Name
 
Year Built
 
DWT
 
Ice class
 
Employment
 
Vessel type
 
Daily Base Rate
 
Expiry (5)
   
   
Time chartered-in vessels    
                   
22
 
Freja Polaris
 
2004
 
37,217
 
1B
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,700
 
14-Apr-14
 
(6)
23
 
Kraslava
 
2007
 
37,258
 
1B
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,800
 
18-May-14
 
(7)
24
 
Krisjanis Valdemars
 
2007
 
37,266
 
1B
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,800
 
14-Apr-14
 
(8)
25
 
Jinan
 
2003
 
37,285
 
-
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,600
 
28-Apr-15
   
26
 
Iver Progress
 
2007
 
37,412
 
-
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,500
 
03-Mar-15
 
(9)
27
 
Iver Prosperity
 
2007
 
37,455
 
-
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,500
 
20-Oct-14
 
(10)
28
 
Histria Azure
 
2007
 
40,394
 
-
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,600
 
04-Apr-14
 
(11)
29
 
Histria Coral
 
2006
 
40,426
 
-
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,800
 
17-Jul-14
 
(12)
30
 
Histria Perla
 
2005
 
40,471
 
-
 
SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
 
$12,800
 
15-Jul-14
 
(12)
31
 
STX Ace 6
 
2007
 
46,161
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$14,150
 
17-May-14
 
(13)
32
 
Targale
 
2007
 
49,999
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$14,500
 
17-May-14
 
(14)
33
 
Gan-Triumph
 
2010
 
49,999
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$14,150
 
20-May-14
   
34
 
Nave Orion
 
2013
 
49,999
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$14,300
 
25-Mar-15
 
(15)
35
 
Hafnia Lupus
 
2012
 
50,385
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$14,760
 
26-Apr-14
 
(16)
36
 
Gan-Trust
 
2013
 
51,561
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$16,250
 
06-Jan-16
 
(17)
37
 
Usma
 
2007
 
52,684
 
1B
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
 
$14,500
 
03-Jan-15
   
38
 
SN Federica
 
2003
 
72,344
 
-
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
 
$11,250
 
15-May-15
 
(18)
39
 
SN Azzura
 
2003
 
72,344
 
-
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
 
$13,600
 
25-Dec-14
   
40
 
King Douglas
 
2008
 
73,666
 
-
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
 
$14,000
 
08-Aug-14
 
(19)
41
 
Hellespont Promise
 
2007
 
73,669
 
-
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
 
$14,250
 
14-Aug-14
   
42
 
FPMC P Eagle
 
2009
 
73,800
 
-
 
SPTP (2)
 
LR1
 
$14,525
 
09-Sep-15
   
43
 
FPMC P Hero
 
2011
 
99,995
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$15,000
 
02-May-14
 
(20)
44
 
FPMC P Ideal
 
2012
 
99,993
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$15,250
 
09-Jul-14
 
(21)
45
 
Densa Alligator
 
2013
 
105,708
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$16,500
 
17-Sep-14
 
(22)
46
 
Khawr Aladid
 
2006
 
106,003
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$15,400
 
11-Jul-15
   
47
 
Fair Seas
 
2008
 
115,406
     
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$16,500
 
21-Aug-14
   
48
 
Southport
 
2008
 
115,462
     
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$15,700
 
10-Dec-14
   
49
 
Pink Stars
 
2010
 
115,592
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$16,125
 
10-Apr-14
   
50
 
Four Sky
 
2010
 
115,708
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$16,250
 
02-Sep-14
   
51
 
Orange Stars
 
2011
 
115,756
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
 
$16,125
 
06-Apr-14
   
                                     
   
Total time chartered-in DWT
 
2,051,418
                       
 
 
 

 
 
   
Newbuildings currently under construction
     
   
Vessel Name
 
Yard
     
DWT
 
Ice class
 
Vessel type
   
Product tankers
                   
                         
52
 
Hull 2451
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
53
 
Hull 2452
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
54
 
Hull 2453
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
55
 
Hull 2454
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
56
 
Hull 2462
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
57
 
Hull 2463
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
58
 
Hull 2464
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
59
 
Hull 2465
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
60
 
Hull 2476
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
61
 
Hull 2477
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
62
 
Hull 2478
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
63
 
Hull 2479
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
64
 
Hull 2499
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
65
 
Hull 2500
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
38,000
 
1A
 
Handymax
66
 
Hull 2391
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
67
 
Hull 2392
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
68
 
Hull 2449
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
69
 
Hull 2450
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
70
 
Hull 2458
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
71
 
Hull 2459
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
72
 
Hull 2460
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
73
 
Hull 2461
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
74
 
Hull 2492
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
75
 
Hull 2493
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
76
 
Hull 2445
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
 
 
 
 

 
 
77
 
Hull 2474
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
78
 
Hull 2475
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
79
 
Hull 2490
 
HMD
 
(23)
 
52,000
     
MR
80
 
Hull S1138
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
81
 
Hull S1139
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
82
 
Hull S1140
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
83
 
Hull S1141
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
84
 
Hull S1142
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
85
 
Hull S1143
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
86
 
Hull S1144
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
87
 
Hull S1145
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
88
 
Hull S1167
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
89
 
Hull S1168
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
90
 
Hull S1169
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
91
 
Hull S1170
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
92
 
Hull S5122
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
93
 
Hull S5123
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
94
 
Hull S5124
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
95
 
Hull S5125
 
SPP
 
(24)
 
52,000
     
MR
96
 
Hull S703
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
97
 
Hull S704
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
98
 
Hull S705
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
99
 
Hull S706
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
100
 
Hull S709
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
101
 
Hull S710
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
102
 
Hull S715
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
103
 
Hull S716
 
HSHI
 
(25)
 
114,000
     
LR2
104
 
Hull 5394
 
DSME
 
(26)
 
114,000
     
LR2
105
 
Hull 5395
 
DSME
 
(26)
 
114,000
     
LR2
106
 
Hull 5398
 
DSME
 
(26)
 
114,000
     
LR2
107
 
Hull 5399
 
DSME
 
(26)
 
114,000
     
LR2
                         
                         
   
Total newbuilding product tankers DWT
 
3,460,000
       
   
VLCCs
                   
108
 
Hull 5404
 
DSME
 
(27)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
109
 
Hull 5405
 
DSME
 
(27)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
110
 
Hull 5406
 
DSME
 
(27)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
111
 
Hull 5407
 
DSME
 
(27)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
112
 
Hull 5408
 
DSME
 
(27)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
113
 
Hull S777
 
HSHI
 
(28)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
114
 
Hull S778
 
HSHI
 
(28)
 
300,000
     
VLCC
                         
                         
   
Total VLCC DWT
     
2,100,000
       
                     
   
Total Fleet DWT
     
8,863,938
       
 
 
(1)
 
This vessel operates in or is expected to operate in the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool (SHTP). SHTP is operated by Scorpio Commercial Management (SCM). SHTP and SCM are related parties to the Company.
(2)
 
This vessel operates in or is expected to operate in the Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool (SPTP). SPTP is operated by SCM. SPTP is a related party to the Company.
(3)
 
This vessel operates in or is expected to operate in the Scorpio LR2 Pool (SLR2P). SLR2P is operated by SCM. SLR2P is a related party to the Company.
(4)
 
This vessel operates in or is expected to operate in the Scorpio MR Pool (SMRP). SMRP is operated by SCM. SMRP is a related party to the Company.
(5)
 
Redelivery from the charterer is plus or minus 30 days from the expiry date.
(6)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $14,000 per day.
(7)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,650 per day.
(8)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,650 per day. The agreement also contains a 50% profit and loss sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel's profits and losses above or below the daily base rate with the vessel's owner.
(9)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,500 per day.
(10)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,250 per day.
(11)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,550 per day.
(12)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,550 per day.
(13)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,150 per day.
(14)
 
We have options to extend the charter for up to three consecutive one year periods at $14,850 per day, $15,200 per day and $16,200 per day, respectively.
(15)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,700 per day.
(16)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,000 per day.
(17)
 
The daily base rate represents the average rate for the three year duration of the agreement. The rate for the first year is $15,750 per day, the rate for the second year is $16,250 per day, and the rate for the third year is $16,750 per day. We have options to extend the charter for up to two consecutive one year periods at $17,500 per day and $18,000 per day, respectively.
(18)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $12,500 per day. We have also entered into an agreement with the vessel's owner whereby we split all of the vessel's profits above the daily base rate.
(19)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,000 per day.
(20)
 
We have options to extend the charter for two consecutive six month periods at $15,250 per day, and $15,500 per day respectively.
(21)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $15,500 per day.
(22)
 
We have an option to extend the charter for one year at $17,550 per day.
(23)
 
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at HMD (Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. of South Korea). 23 vessels are expected to be delivered in 2014 and five vessels in the first and second quarters of 2015.
(24)
 
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at SPP (SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea ). 12 vessels are expected to be delivered in 2014 and four in the first and second quarters of 2015.
(25)
 
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at HSHI (Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.). Six vessels are expected to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2014 and two in the first quarter of 2015.
(26)
 
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering). Two vessels are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2014 and two in the second quarter of 2015.
(27)
 
These newbuilding VLCCs are being constructed at DSME. One vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2015, two in the fourth quarter of 2015 and two in the first quarter of 2016.
(28)
 
These two newbuilding VLCCs are being constructed at HSHI. These vessels are expected to be delivered in the second and third quarters of 2016.
     
 
 
 

 
Business Strategy, Dividend Policy, and Stock Buyback Program
 
Business Strategy
 
The Company's primary objectives are to profitably grow the business and emerge as a major operator of product tanker vessels and very large crude carriers. The Company intends to acquire modern, high-quality tankers through timely and selective acquisitions. The Company is currently concentrating on these sectors because of their attractive fundamentals which the Company believes includes:
 
 
·
increasing demand for refined products, and crude oil.
 
·
increasing ton miles (distance between production and areas of demand), and
 
·
reduced order book.
 
Dividend Policy
 
The declaration and payment of dividends is subject at all times to the discretion of the Company's board of directors. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, depends on the Company's earnings, financial condition, cash requirements and availability, fleet renewal and expansion, restrictions in the loan agreements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends and other factors.
 
On February 21, 2014, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on March 26, 2014 to all shareholders as of March 11, 2014 (the record date). On December 18, 2013, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.07 per share to all shareholders as of December 3, 2013 (the record date).
 
Share Buyback Program
 
On July 9, 2010, the Company's board of directors authorized a share buyback program of up to $20 million. The Company expects to repurchase these shares in the open market, at times and prices that are considered to be appropriate by the Company, but is not obligated under the terms of the program to repurchase any shares. 
 
As of February 21, 2014 the Company has purchased $7.9 million of shares in the open market at an average price of $6.78.
 
About Scorpio Tankers Inc.
 
Scorpio Tankers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. Scorpio Tankers Inc. currently owns 21 tankers (one LR2 tanker, four LR1 tankers, one Handymax tanker, 14 MR tankers, and one post-Panamax tanker) with an average age of 3.9 years, time charters-in 30 product tankers (nine LR2, five LR1, seven MR and nine Handymax tankers), and has contracted for 63 newbuilding vessels (30 MR, 12 LR2, and 14 Handymax ice class-1A product tankers and seven VLCCs), 43 are expected to be delivered to the Company throughout 2014, 16 in 2015 and four in 2016. The Company also owns approximately 26% of Dorian LPG Ltd. Additional information about the Company is available at the Company's website www.scorpiotankers.com, which is not a part of this press release.
 
Non-GAAP Measures
 
This press release describes adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA, which are not measures prepared in accordance with IFRS (i.e. "Non-GAAP" measure). The Non-GAAP measures are presented in this press release as we believe that they provide investors with a means of evaluating and understanding how the Company's management evaluates the Company's operating performance. These Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, or superior to financial measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Adjusted net income / (loss)
 
       
   
For the three months ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data
 
Amount
   
Per share
   
Amount
   
Per share
 
Net income / (loss)
 
$
5,771
   
$
0.03
   
$
(4,880
)
 
$
(0.11
)
Adjustments:
                               
Unrealized (gain)/loss on derivative financial instruments
   
(82
)
   
(0.00
)
   
1,269
     
0.03
 
Write down of vessels held for sale
   
21,187
     
0.12
     
-
     
0.00
 
Gain on sale of VLGCs
   
(41,375
)
   
(0.23
)
   
-
     
0.00
 
Total adjustments
   
(20,270
)
   
(0.11
)
   
1,269
     
0.03
 
Adjusted net loss
 
$
(14,499
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(3,611
)
 
$
(0.08
)
                                 
       
   
For the year ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data
 
Amount
   
Per share
   
Amount
   
Per share
 
Net income / (loss)
 
$
17,015
   
$
0.12
   
$
(26,537
)
 
$
(0.64
)
Adjustments:
                               
Write off of deferred financing fees
   
-
     
-
     
2,978
     
0.07
 
Unrealized (gain)/loss on derivative financial instruments
   
(567
)
   
(0.00
)
   
1,231
     
0.03
 
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels
   
21,187
     
0.14
     
10,404
     
0.25
 
Gain on sale of VLGCs
   
(41,375
)
   
(0.28
)
   
-
     
-
 
Total adjustments
 
$
(20,755
)
   
(0.14
)
   
14,613
     
0.35
 
Adjusted net loss
 
$
(3,740
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(11,924
)
 
$
(0.29
)

 
   
For the three months ended December 31,
   
For the year ended December 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net income / (loss)
 
$
5,771
   
$
(4,880
)
   
17,015
   
$
(26,537
)
Financial expenses
   
383
     
1,929
     
2,705
     
8,512
 
Unrealized (gain)/loss on derivative financial instruments
   
(82
)
   
1,269
     
(567
)
   
1,231
 
Financial income
   
(197
)
   
(29
)
   
(1,147
)
   
(35
)
Depreciation
   
6,930
     
4,605
     
23,595
     
14,818
 
Depreciation component of our net profit from associate
   
297
     
-
     
297
     
-
 
Amortization of restricted stock
   
6,405
     
892
     
13,142
     
3,490
 
Write down of vessels held for sale
   
21,187
     
-
     
21,187
     
10,404
 
Gain on sale of VLGCs
   
(41,375
)
   
-
     
(41,375
)
   
-
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
(681
)
 
$
3,786
   
$
34,852
   
$
11,883
 
                                 


 
 

 
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
 
The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
 
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.
 
Scorpio Tankers Inc.
212-542-1616