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Exhibit 99.1
Scorpio Tankers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2015 and Declaration of a Quarterly Dividend

Monaco—(Marketwired – April 27, 2015) - Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) (“Scorpio Tankers,” or the “Company”) today reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
 
Results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company’s adjusted net income was $39.3 million (see Non-GAAP Measures section below), or $0.26 basic and $0.24 diluted earnings per share, which excludes (i) a gain of $2.0 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted shares, related to the closing of the sales of Venice, STI Harmony and STI Heritage and (ii) an unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $0.6 million, or $0.00 per basic and diluted shares (see non-GAAP Measures section below).  For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company had net income of $40.7 million, or $0.27 basic and $0.25 diluted earnings per share.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company’s basic and diluted weighted average number of shares were 151,838,124 and 186,916,874, respectively.  The diluted weighted average number of shares includes the potentially dilutive shares relating to our Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Convertible Notes”) representing 30,679,767 potential common shares (see below for further information).
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company's adjusted net income was $1.9 million (see Non-GAAP Measure section below), or $0.01 basic and diluted earnings per share, which excludes (i) a gain of $51.4 million, or $0.27 per share, resulting from the sales of seven Very Large Crude Carriers ('VLCCs') under construction, and (ii) an unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments of $47,000 or $0.00 per share.  For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had net income of $53.3 million, or $0.28 basic and diluted earnings per share.
 
Declaration of Dividend
On April 27, 2015, the Scorpio Tankers' board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on June 10, 2015 to all shareholders as of May 21, 2015 (the record date). As of April 27, 2015 there were 163,827,903 shares outstanding.
 
Diluted Weighted Number of Shares
 
Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 includes the potentially dilutive shares relating to the Convertible Notes representing 30,679,767 potential common shares.  The Convertible Notes were issued in June 2014. The dilutive impact of the Convertible Notes is determined using the if-converted method. Under this method, we assume that the Convertible Notes are converted into common shares during the period and the interest and non-cash amortization expense of $5.3 million associated with these notes is not incurred.  Conversion is not assumed if the results of this calculation are anti-dilutive.  The Convertible Notes are currently ineligible for conversion.

Summary of Recent and First Quarter Significant Events:

 
·
Below is a summary of the voyages fixed thus far in the second quarter of 2015:
 
o
For the LR2s: approximately $29,000 per day for 48% of the days
 
o
For the LR1s: approximately $24,000 per day for 48% of the days
 
o
For the MRs: approximately $23,000 per day for 35% of the days
 
o
For the Handymaxes: approximately $20,000 per day for 37% of the days

 
 
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·
Recently took delivery of two vessels under the Company’s Newbuilding Program, one LR2, STI Oxford and one MR, STI Queens.
 
·
Took delivery of 11 vessels under the Company’s Newbuilding Program (four LR2, five MR, and two  ice-class 1A Handymax) during the first quarter of 2015. 
 
·
Received commitments from two leading European financial institutions for two separate loan facilities of up to $113.2 million in aggregate to partially finance the purchase of four LR2 product tankers that was announced in December 2014.
 
·
Paid a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.12 per share in March 2015.
 
Newbuilding Vessel deliveries
 
The Company took delivery of two vessels under its Newbuilding Program in April 2015.
 
 
·
STI Oxford, an LR2 product tanker, was delivered from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (“HSHI”). Upon delivery, this vessel began a voyage for 50 days at approximately $41,000 per day.
 
·
STI Queens, an MR product tanker, was delivered from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea (“SPP”). Upon delivery, this vessel began a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $18,000 per day.
 
The Company has taken delivery of 13 vessels under its Newbuilding Program with HSHI, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. (“HMD”), SPP, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (“DSME”) and Daehan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., (“DHSC”) during 2015.  These deliveries are summarized as follows:

     
Month
   
   
Name
Delivered
Type
Shipyard
1
 
STI Tribeca
January 2015
MR
SPP
2
 
STI Hammersmith
January 2015
Handymax
HMD
3
 
STI Rotherhithe
January 2015
Handymax
HMD
4
 
STI Rose
January 2015
LR2
DHSC
5
 
STI Gramercy
January 2015
MR
SPP
6
 
STI Veneto
January 2015
LR2
HSHI
7
 
STI Alexis
February 2015
LR2
DHSC
8
 
STI Bronx
February 2015
MR
SPP
9
 
STI Pontiac
March 2015
MR
HMD
10
 
STI Manhattan
March 2015
MR
SPP
11
 
STI Winnie
March 2015
LR2
DSME
12
 
STI Oxford
April 2015
LR2
HSHI
13
 
STI Queens
April 2015
MR
SPP
 
 
Time charter-in update
 
In February 2015, the Company took delivery of a previously announced time chartered-in LR2 tanker that was under construction in South Korea. The vessel is chartered-in for one year at $21,050 per day, and the Company also has an option to extend the charter for one year at $22,600 per day.   Upon delivery from the shipyard, this vessel began a voyage for 54 days at approximately $31,000 per day.
 
In February 2015, the Company extended the time charter on an LR2 tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for six months at $16,250 per day beginning in March 2015.
 
In February 2015, the Company extended the time charter on an LR1 tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for one year at $16,250 per day beginning in March 2015.
 
 
 
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In March 2015, the Company extended the time charter on an MR tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for one year at $15,200 per day beginning in May 2015.
 
In April 2015, the Company time chartered-in an MR product tanker that is currently under construction in South Korea with delivery expected in May 2015. Upon delivery from the shipyard, the vessel will be chartered-in for three years at $17,034 per day. 
 
In April 2015, the Company time chartered-in an MR product tanker for six months at $15,250 per day.  We also have two consecutive options to extend the charter for an additional six month and one year periods at $15,250 per day and $16,350 per day, respectively. Delivery is expected in May 2015.
 
In April 2015, the Company extended the time charter on an LR2 product tanker that is currently time chartered-in.  The term of the agreement is for one year at $24,875 per day beginning in September 2015.  We also have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $26,925 per day.
 
$52.0 Million Loan Facility
 
In March 2015, we received a commitment from a leading European financial institution for a loan facility of up to $52.0 million.  The proceeds of this facility will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at DHSC with expected deliveries in the first and second quarters of 2016.  This loan facility has a final maturity of seven years from the date of signing and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95% per annum. This facility is subject to customary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation.
 
$61.2 Million Loan Facility
 
In March 2015, we received a commitment from a leading European financial institution for a loan facility of up to $61.2 million.  The proceeds of this facility will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (“SSME”) with expected deliveries in the third and fourth quarters of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of five years from the date of delivery of each vessel and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging between 1.95% and 2.40% per annum (depending on the advance ratio). This facility is subject to customary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation.
 
$30.0 Million Term Margin Loan Facility
 
In March 2015, we entered into a term margin loan facility with Nomura Securities International, Inc. (“Nomura”) for up to $30.0 million.   All of the shares that we own in Dorian LPG Ltd., or Dorian, have been pledged as collateral under this facility, and we are subject to certain covenants, including a loan to value ratio based on the amount outstanding and the market value of the shares that are collateral.  Interest on the facility is LIBOR plus 4.50% per annum and the facility matures in March 2016, which can be extended to March 2017 at Nomura’s option.  The outstanding balance was $30.0 million as of March 31, 2015, and the facility was fully drawn.
 
Stock Buyback Program Update
 
During the first quarter of 2015, the Company acquired an aggregate of 746,639 of its common shares that are being held as treasury shares at an average price of $7.91 per share. There are 163,827,903 shares outstanding as of April 27, 2015.
 
The Company has $69.3 million remaining under its stock buyback program as of the date of this press release.  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.
 
Current Liquidity
 
As of April 24, 2015, the Company had $138.5 million in cash.
 
 
 
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Debt
We made the following drawdowns from our credit facilities during 2015:
 
     
Drawdown amount
   
   
Credit facility
(in $ millions)
Drawdown date
Collateral
1
 
K-Sure Credit Facility
$19.9
January 2015
STI Gramercy
2
 
KEXIM Credit Facility
$30.3
January 2015
STI Veneto
3
 
2013 Credit Facility
$35.4
January 2015
STI Alexis
4
 
K-Sure Credit Facility
$19.5
February 2015
STI Bronx
5
 
2013 Credit Facility
$19.5
March 2015
STI Pontiac
6
 
K-Sure Credit Facility
$19.5
March 2015
STI Manhattan
7
 
K-Sure Credit Facility
$30.3
March 2015
STI Winnie
8
 
K-Sure Credit Facility
$30.3
April 2015
STI Oxford
9
 
K-Sure Credit Facility
$19.5
April 2015
STI Queens
10
 
2013 Credit Facility
$19.3
April 2015
STI Osceola
 
As of April 27, 2015, the Company’s outstanding debt balance, and amount available to draw, is as follows:
 
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
Amount outstanding at March 31, 2015
 
Amount Outstanding as of the date of this report
 
Availability as of the date of this report
 
2010 Revolving Credit Facility
 
 $33,597
 
 $8,014
 
 -
 (1)
2011 Credit Facility
 
106,927
 
106,927
 
 -
 
Newbuilding Credit Facility
 
76,341
 
76,341
 
 -
 
2013 Credit Facility
 
432,837
 
452,087
 
55,350
 (2)
K-Sure Credit Facility
 
 286,360
 
 336,160
 
122,100
 (3)
KEXIM Credit Facility
 
 417,075
 
 417,075
 
 -
 
Nomura Term Margin Facility
 
 30,000
 
 30,000
 
 -
 (4)
Senior Unsecured Notes
 
 105,500
 
105,500
 
-
 
Convertible Senior Notes  
360,000
 
360,000
   -  (5)
Total
 
$1,848,637
 
$1,892,104
 
$177,450
 
 
 
 
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(1)           A repayment of $25.6 million was made in April 2015 in connection with the sales of STI Harmony and STI Heritage, which closed in April 2015.
 
(2)           Availability can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a qualifying newbuilding  vessel or such vessel's fair market value at the date of drawdown.  The amount outstanding as of the date of this report includes a drawdown of $19.3 million to partially finance the delivery of STI Osceola, which is scheduled to be delivered on April 30, 2015.
 
(3)           Availability can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel specified in the agreement.
 
(4)           We entered into a term margin loan facility with Nomura in March 2015 and pledged our 9,392,083 shares in Dorian as collateral.
 
(5)           As of March 31, 2015, $53.3 million of this amount has been attributed to the conversion feature of the Convertible Senior Notes and recorded within additional paid in capital on the consolidated balance sheet.
 
 
Newbuilding Program
 
During the first quarter of 2015, the Company made $197.5 million of installment payments on its newbuilding vessels.
 
The Company currently has 11 newbuilding vessel orders with HMD, SPP, HSHI, DSME, DHSC, and SSME (five MRs and six LR2s).  The estimated second quarter of 2015 and future payments are as follows*:
 
   
$ in millions
 
Q2 2015 - installment payments made   $ 61.9  
Q2 2015 - remaining installment payments     195.9  
Q3 2015     27.5  
Q4 2015     24.8  
Q1 2016     40.5  
Q2 2016     26.0  
Q3 2016     29.6  
Q4 2016     29.6  
Total
  $ 435.8  
           

 
*These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses.


 
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Explanation of Variances on the First Quarter of 2015 Financial Results Compared to the First Quarter of 2014
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded net income of $40.7 million compared to net income of $53.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  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 March 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
           
Vessel revenue
  $ 160,706     $ 76,734  
Voyage expenses
    (2,094 )     (3,974 )
TCE revenue
  $ 158,612     $ 72,760  
 
 
·
TCE revenue increased $85.9 million to $158.6 million.  This increase was driven by an increase in the average number of operating vessels (owned and time chartered-in) to 84.0 from 50.7 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, along with an increase in time charter equivalent revenue per day to $21,138 per day from $15,906 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see the breakdown of daily TCE averages below).  Spot rates across all operating segments improved during the first quarter as fundamentals in the product tanker market remained strong.  These fundamentals were driven by increased refining capacity in the Middle East and India along with improved refining margins worldwide which have had a resultant, positive impact on the demand for our vessels.  Furthermore, we have benefited from the collapse in crude oil prices through the consequent decline in bunker costs, positively impacting our TCE revenue.
 
 
·
Vessel operating costs increased $24.4 million to $37.5 million from $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in the Company’s owned fleet to an average of 63.0 vessels from 20.2 vessels for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The increase was offset by an overall decrease in vessel operating costs per day to $6,583 per day from $7,185 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see the breakdown of daily TCE averages below). Vessel operating costs per day improved across all operating segments as the Company’s fleet transitioned to a modern, more cost-efficient fleet with the delivery of 52 vessels under our newbuilding program since January 2014 and the disposal of four of our older vessels during that same time period.
 
 
·
Charterhire expense decreased $11.5 million to $28.7 million from $40.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  This difference was driven by a decrease in the Company’s time chartered-in fleet to an average of 21.0 vessels from 30.5 vessels for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
 
·
Depreciation expense increased $15.4 million to $21.4 million from $6.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  This change was the result of an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 63.0 from 20.2 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
 
·
General and administrative expenses increased $2.7 million to $13.7 million from $11.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  This increase was driven by a $0.7 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.
 
 
·
Gain on sale of vessels of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 relates to the sales of Venice, STI Harmony and STI Heritage, which closed in March, April and April, respectively.  This gain relates to lower than expected closing costs incurred relating to the closing of the sales of each vessel.
 
 
 
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·
Gain on sale of VLCCs of $51.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 relates to the gain recorded as a result of our sale of seven VLCCs under construction.
 
 
·
Financial expenses increased $17.7 million to $18.1 million from $0.4 million primarily as a result of an increase in the Company’s debt balance for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Total debt outstanding, net of deferred financing fees, was $1.7 billion at March 31, 2015 compared to $344.6 million at March 31, 2014.
 
 
·
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 relates to the mark-to-market value on a profit or loss sharing agreement with a third party relating to one of our time chartered-in vessels.

 

 
 
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income or Loss
(unaudited)


   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data
 
2015
   
2014
 
Revenue
           
Vessel revenue
  $ 160,706     $ 76,734  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Vessel operating costs
    (37,475 )     (13,070 )
Voyage expenses
    (2,094 )     (3,974 )
Charterhire
    (28,731 )     (40,173 )
Depreciation
    (21,408 )     (5,953 )
General and administrative expenses
    (13,702 )     (10,966 )
Gain on sale of VLCCs
    -       51,419  
Gain on sale of vessels
    2,008       -  
Total operating expenses
    (101,402 )     (22,717 )
Operating income
    59,304       54,017  
Other (expense) and income, net
               
Financial expenses
    (18,058 )     (399 )
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments
    40       17  
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments
    (606 )     47  
Financial income
    25       27  
Share of loss from associate
    -       (324 )
Other expenses, net
    (10 )     (47 )
Total other expense, net
    (18,609 )     (679 )
Net income
  $ 40,695     $ 53,338  
                 
Earnings per share
               
                 
Basic
  $ 0.27     $ 0.28  
Diluted*
  $ 0.25     $ 0.28  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    151,838,124       189,290,673  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding*
    186,916,874       192,430,865  
 
 
*Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 primarily includes the potentially dilutive shares relating to our Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Convertible Notes”) representing 30,679,767 potential common shares.  The dilutive impact of the Convertible Notes is determined using the if-converted method. Under this method, we assume that the Convertible Notes are converted into common shares during the period and the interest and non-cash amortization expense of $5.3 million associated with these notes is not incurred.  Conversion is not assumed if the results of this calculation are anti-dilutive.  The Convertible Notes are currently ineligible for conversion.
 

 
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(unaudited)

   
As of
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
March 31, 2015
   
December 31, 2014
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 135,694     $ 116,143  
Accounts receivable
    76,098       78,201  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    11,608       2,420  
Inventories
    6,181       6,075  
Vessels held for sale
    60,270       70,865  
Total current assets
    289,851       273,704  
Non-current assets
               
Vessels and drydock
    2,372,883       1,971,878  
Vessels under construction
    199,666       404,877  
Other assets
    19,820       23,728  
Available for sale investment
    122,379       130,456  
Total non-current assets
    2,714,748       2,530,939  
Total assets
  $ 3,004,599     $ 2,804,643  
                 
Current liabilities
               
Current portion of long term debt
    132,817       87,163  
Debt related to vessels held for sale
    25,562       32,932  
Accounts payable
    36,361       14,929  
Accrued expenses
    47,213       55,139  
Derivative financial instruments
    661       205  
Total current liabilities
    242,614       190,368  
Non-current liabilities
               
Long term debt
    1,584,370       1,451,427  
Total non-current liabilities
    1,584,370       1,451,427  
Total liabilities
    1,826,984       1,641,795  
                 
Shareholders' equity
               
Issued, authorized and fully paid in share capital:
               
Share capital
    2,033       2,033  
Additional paid in capital
    1,551,688       1,550,956  
Treasury shares
    (357,189 )     (351,283 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (18,917 )     (10,878 )
Retained earnings / (accumulated deficit)
    -       (27,980 )
Total shareholders' equity
    1,177,615       1,162,848  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 3,004,599     $ 2,804,643  

 
 
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
2015
   
2014
 
Operating activities
           
Net income
  $ 40,695     $ 53,338  
Gain on sale of VLCCs
    -       (51,419 )
Gain on sale of vessels
    (2,008 )     -  
Depreciation
    21,408       5,953  
Amortization of restricted stock
    7,676       6,955  
Amortization of deferred financing fees
    3,124       155  
Straight-line adjustment for charterhire expense
    -       3  
Share of loss from associate
    -       324  
Unrealized (gain) / loss on derivative financial instruments
    606       (47 )
Amortization of acquired time charter contracts
    195       -  
Accretion of convertible senior notes
    2,735       -  
      74,431       15,262  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
    825       (1,700 )
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable
    2,104       (11,906 )
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (9,318 )     (935 )
Increase in other assets
    (2,365 )     (47 )
Increase in accounts payable
    10,722       3,125  
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses
    (11,847 )     1,759  
Interest rate swap termination payment
    (113 )     (274 )
      (9,992 )     (9,978 )
Net cash inflow from operating activities
    64,439       5,284  
Investing activities
               
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under construction
    (203,501 )     (199,055 )
Proceeds from disposal of vessels
    12,602       162,950  
Net cash outflow from investing activities
    (190,899 )     (36,105 )
Financing activities
               
Debt repayments
    (30,453 )     (27,674 )
Issuance of debt
    204,400       209,100  
Debt issuance costs
    (2,370 )     (18,345 )
Equity issuance costs
    -       (42 )
Dividends paid
    (19,659 )     (16,076 )
Repurchase of common stock
    (5,907 )     -  
Net cash inflow from financing activities
    146,011       146,963  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    19,551       116,142  
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,
    116,143       78,845  
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31,
  $ 135,694     $ 194,987  
 
 
 
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other operating data for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(unaudited)


   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)   (in thousands of U.S. dollars)
  $ 86,410     $ 15,896  
                 
Average Daily Results
               
Time charter equivalent per day(2)
  $ 21,138     $ 15,906  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    6,583       7,185  
                 
Aframax/LR2
               
TCE per revenue day (2)
    25,231       14,342  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    6,858       7,386  
                 
Panamax/LR1
               
TCE per revenue day (2)
    21,943       20,063  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    7,216       8,372  
                 
MR
               
TCE per revenue day (2)
    20,061       14,262  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    6,400       6,466  
                 
Handymax
               
TCE per revenue day (2)
    20,006       16,736  
Vessel operating costs per day(3)
    6,754       10,814  
                 
Fleet data
               
Average number of owned vessels
    63.0       20.2  
Average number of time chartered-in vessels
    21.0       30.5  
                 
Drydock
               
Expenditures for drydock (in thousands of U.S. dollars)
    -       -  
 
(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.
 
 
 
11

 

Fleet List as of April 27, 2015

   
Vessel Name
 
Year Built
 
DWT
 
Ice class
 
Employment
 
Vessel type
     
   
Owned vessels
                         
1
 
STI Highlander
 
2007
 
37,145
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
2
 
STI Brixton
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
3
 
STI Comandante
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
4
 
STI Pimlico
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
5
 
STI Hackney
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
6
 
STI Acton
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
7
 
STI Fulham
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
8
 
STI Camden
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
9
 
STI Battersea
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
10
 
STI Wembley
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
11
 
STI Finchley
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
12
 
STI Clapham
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
13
 
STI Poplar
 
2014
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
14
 
STI Hammersmith
 
2015
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
15
 
STI Rotherhithe
 
2015
 
38,000
 
1A
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
     
16
 
STI Amber
 
2012
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
17
 
STI Topaz
 
2012
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
18
 
STI Ruby
 
2012
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
19
 
STI Garnet
 
2012
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
20
 
STI Onyx
 
2012
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
21
 
STI Sapphire
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
22
 
STI Emerald
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
23
 
STI Beryl
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
24
 
STI Le Rocher
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
25
 
STI Larvotto
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
26
 
STI Fontvieille
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
27
 
STI Ville
 
2013
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
28
 
STI Duchessa
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
29
 
STI Opera
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
30
 
STI Texas City
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
Time Charter (5)
 
MR
     
31
 
STI Meraux
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
Time Charter (6)
 
MR
     
32
 
STI Chelsea
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
33
 
STI Lexington
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
34
 
STI San Antonio
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
Time Charter (6)
 
MR
     
35
 
STI Venere
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
36
 
STI Virtus
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
37
 
STI Powai
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
38
 
STI Aqua
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
39
 
STI Dama
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
40
 
STI Olivia
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
41
 
STI Mythos
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
42
 
STI Benicia
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
Time Charter (6)
 
MR
     
43
 
STI Regina
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
44
 
STI St. Charles
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
45
 
STI Mayfair
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
46
 
STI Yorkville
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
47
 
STI Milwaukee
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
48
 
STI Battery
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
49
 
STI Soho
 
2014
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
50
 
STI Tribeca
 
2015
 
52,000
 
      -
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
     
51
 
STI Gramercy
 
2015
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
     
52
 
STI Bronx
 
2015
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
     
53
 
STI Pontiac
 
2015
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
     
54
 
STI Manhattan
 
2015
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
     
55
 
STI Queens
 
2015
 
52,000
 
-
 
Spot
 
MR
     
56
 
STI Elysees
 
2014
 
109,999
 
      -
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
57
 
STI Madison
 
2014
 
109,999
 
      -
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
58
 
STI Park
 
2014
 
109,999
 
      -
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
59
 
STI Orchard
 
2014
 
109,999
 
      -
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
60
 
STI Sloane
 
2014
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
61
 
STI Broadway
 
2014
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
62
 
STI Condotti
 
2014
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
63
 
STI Rose
 
2015
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
64
 
STI Veneto
 
2015
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
65
 
STI Alexis
 
2015
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
66
 
STI Winnie
 
2015
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
67
 
STI Oxford
 
2015
 
109,999
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
     
                               
   
Total owned DWT
     
3,969,133
                 
 
 
 
12

 
 
 
Vessel Name
 
Year Built
 
DWT
 
Ice class
 
Employment
 
Vessel type
Daily Base Rate
 
Expiry (7)
 
 
Time chartered-in vessels
                           
68  
Kraslava
 
2007
 
37,258
 
1B
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$13,650
 
18-May-15
 
69  
Krisjanis Valdemars
 
2007
 
37,266
 
1B
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$13,650
 
01-May-15
(8)
70  
Jinan
 
2003
 
37,285
 
-
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$12,600
 
15-May-15
 
71  
Iver Prosperity
 
2007
 
37,412
 
-
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$13,500
 
03-Apr-16
(9)
72  
Histria Azure
 
2007
 
40,394
 
-
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$13,550
 
01-May-15
 
73  
Histria Coral
 
2006
 
40,426
 
-
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$13,550
 
17-Jul-15
 
74  
Histria Perla
 
2005
 
40,471
 
-
 
 SHTP (1)
 
Handymax
$13,550
 
15-Jul-15
 
75  
Miss Mariarosaria
 
2011
 
47,499
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
$15,250
 
15-Oct-15
(10)
76  
Vukovar
 
2015
 
49,990
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
$17,034
 
02-May-18
(11)
77  
Targale
 
2007
 
49,999
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
$14,850
 
17-May-16
(12)
78  
Gan-Trust
 
2013
 
51,561
 
-
 
SMRP(4)
 
MR
$16,250
 
06-Jan-16
(13)
79  
SN Federica
 
2003
 
72,344
 
-
 
 SPTP (2)
 
LR1
$11,250
 
15-May-15
(14)
80  
SN Azzura
 
2003
 
72,344
 
-
 
 SPTP (2)
 
LR1
$13,600
 
13-May-15
 
81  
King Douglas
 
2008
 
73,666
 
-
 
 SPTP (2)
 
LR1
$15,000
 
08-Nov-15
 
82  
Hellespont Progress
 
2006
 
73,728
 
-
 
 SPTP (2)
 
LR1
$16,250
 
18-Mar-16
(15)
83  
FPMC P Eagle
 
2009
 
73,800
 
-
 
 SPTP (2)
 
LR1
$14,525
 
09-Sep-15
 
84  
FPMC P Hero
 
2011
 
99,995
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
$15,500
 
02-May-15
 
85  
Swarna Jayanti
 
2010
 
104,895
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
$16,250
 
11-Sep-15
(16)
86  
Densa Crocodile
 
2015
 
105,408
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
$21,050
 
07-Feb-16
(17)
87  
Densa Alligator
 
2013
 
105,708
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
$17,550
 
17-Sep-16
(18)
88  
Khawr Aladid
 
2006
 
106,003
 
-
 
SLR2P (3)
 
LR2
$15,400
 
11-Jul-15
 
                               
 
Total time chartered-in DWT
     
1,357,452
                   
                               
   
Newbuildings currently under construction
                         
   
Vessel Name
 
Yard
 
DWT
 
Ice class
 
Vessel type
             
                                   
 
89  
Hull 2490 - TBN STI Osceola
 
HMD
(19)
52,000
 
-
 
MR
             
 
90  
Hull 2492 - TBN STI Notting Hill
 
HMD
(19)
52,000
 
-
 
MR
             
 
91  
Hull 2493 - TBN  STI Westminster
 
HMD
(19)
52,000
 
-
 
MR
             
 
92  
Hull 2475 - TBN  STI Seneca
 
HMD
(19)
52,000
 
-
 
MR
             
 
93  
Hull S1168 - TBN STI Brooklyn
 
SPP
(20)
52,000
 
-
 
MR
             
 
94  
Hull S716 - TBN STI Connaught
 
HSHI
(21)
109,999
 
-
 
LR2
             
 
95  
Hull 5399 - TBN STI Lauren
 
DSME
(22)
109,999
 
-
 
LR2
             
 
96  
Hull S3120 - TBN STI Selatar
 
SSME
(23)
109,999
 
-
 
LR2
             
 
97  
Hull S3121 - TBN STI Rambla
 
SSME
(23)
109,999
 
-
 
LR2
             
 
98  
Hull 5003 - TBN STI Grace
 
DHSC
(24)
109,999
 
-
 
LR2
             
 
99  
Hull 5004 - TBN STI Jermyn
 
DHSC
(24)
109,999
 
-
 
LR2
             
                                   
   
Total newbuilding product tankers DWT
 
919,994
                     
                                   
   
Total Fleet DWT
     
6,246,579
                     


(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)
This vessel is on a time charter agreement for two years expiring in March 2016, which also contains a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel's profits above the daily base rate with the charterer.
(6)
This is one of three vessels on a one-year time charter agreement that expire between May and September 2015.  These agreements contain a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel's profits above the daily base rate with the charterer.
(7)
Redelivery from the charterer is plus or minus 30 days from the expiry date.
(8)
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)
In September 2014, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,500 per day effective April  2015.
(10)
We have two consecutive options to extend the charter for an additional six month and one year periods at $15,250 per day and $16,350 per day, respectively.
(11)
This vessel is currently under construction and is scheduled to be delivered in early May 2015.
(12)
In March 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,200 per day effective May 2015.  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,200 per day.
(13)
The rate for the first year of this agreement was $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.
(14)
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.
(15)
In February 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,250 per day effective March 18, 2015. We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $17,250 per day.
(16)
In February 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $16,250 per day effective March 11, 2015.
(17)
This vessel was delivered in February 2015.  We have entered into an agreement with a third party whereby we split all of the vessel's profits and losses above or below the daily base rate.   We also have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $22,600 per day.
(18)
In April 2015, we extended the charter for an additional year at $24,875 per day effective September 2015.  We also have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $26,925 per day.
(19)
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at HMD (Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. of South Korea).  Four vessels are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015.
(20)
This newbuilding vessel is being constructed at SPP (SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea).   This vessel is expected be delivered in the second quarter of 2015.
(21)
This newbuilding vessel is being constructed at HSHI (Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd).  This vessel is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015.
(22)
This newbuilding vessel is being constructed at DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering). This vessel is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015.
(23)
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at SSME (Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd). One vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter and one in fourth quarter of 2016.
(24)
These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at DHSC (Daehan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd). These two vessels are expected to be delivered in the first and second quarter of 2016.
 
 
 
13

 
 
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. 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.
 
·
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.
 
The Company’s dividend history is as follows:
 
Date paid
Dividends per share
June 2013
$0.025
September 2013
$0.035
December 2013
$0.070
March 2013
$0.080
June 2014
$0.090
September 2014
$0.100
December 2014
$0.120
March 2015
$0.120
 
Share Buyback Program
During 2015, the Company acquired an aggregate of 746,639 of its common shares that are being held as treasury shares at an average price of $7.91. There are 163,827,903 shares outstanding as of April 27, 2015.
 
The Company has $69.3 million remaining under its stock buyback program as of the date of this press release.  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.
 
About Scorpio Tankers Inc.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. Scorpio Tankers Inc. currently owns 67 tankers (12 LR2 tankers, 15 Handymax tankers, and 40 MR tankers) with an average age of 0.9 years, time charters-in 21 product tankers (five LR2, five LR1, four MR and seven Handymax tankers), and has contracted for 11 newbuilding product tankers (five MR and six LR2), seven of which are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015 and the remaining four vessels throughout 2016. The Company also owns approximately 16% 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.
 
 
 
14

 

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
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data
 
Amount
   
Per share basic
   
Per share diluted
 
Net income
  $ 40,695     $ 0.27     $ 0.25  
Adjustments:
                       
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments
    606       0.00       0.00  
Gain on sale of vessels
    (2,008 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Total adjustments
    (1,402 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Adjusted net income
  $ 39,293     $ 0.26     $ 0.24  
                         
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data
 
Amount
   
Per share basic
   
Per share diluted
 
Net income
  $ 53,338     $ 0.28     $ 0.28  
Adjustments:
                       
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments
    (47 )     (0.00 )     (0.00 )
Gain on sale of VLCCs
    (51,419 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )
Total adjustments
    (51,466 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )
Adjusted net income
  $ 1,872     $ 0.01     $ 0.01  


Adjusted EBITDA

   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
In thousands of U.S. dollars
 
2015
   
2014
 
  Net income
  $ 40,695     $ 53,338  
  Financial expenses
    18,058       399  
  Unrealized (gain) / loss on derivative financial instruments
    606       (47 )
  Financial income
    (25 )     (27 )
  Depreciation
    21,408       5,953  
  Depreciation component of our net profit from associate
    -       744  
  Amortization of restricted stock
    7,676       6,955  
  Gain on sale of VLCCs
    -       (51,419 )
  Gain on sale of vessels
    (2,008 )     -  
  Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 86,410     $ 15,896  
 

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.

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