Evergreen to Purchase 18,000 New Containers from Malaysian Subsidiary
Evergreen Marine Corporation announced it will purchase 18,000 new containers from its Malaysian subsidiary for up to US$61.51 million for operational use. Simultaneously, another subsidiary will engage in a sale-and-leaseback transaction for 11,059 containers for approximately US$30 million, aiming to optimize operational capacity and asset efficiency.
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(CNA, Taipei, 14th) Evergreen Marine Corporation announced today the purchase of 18,000 new containers from its subsidiary, Evergreen Heavy Industrial Corp. (Malaysia) Berhad, for a total transaction amount not exceeding US$61,512,000, for operational use.
Additionally, to meet business needs, Evergreen's subsidiary Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd. has transacted 11,059 containers with Amethyst Shipping Corporation for a total of approximately US$30 million. This batch of containers is part of a financing-natured sale-and-leaseback transaction, thus no gain on disposal is expected.
Evergreen's subsidiary Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd. also announced that, in line with operational needs, it has acquired right-of-use assets for ships from its fellow subsidiary, Greenheaven Marine Co., Ltd. The transaction involves 12 vessels of the 1900 TEU class, with lease terms ranging from 4.38 to 8.01 years, and right-of-use assets valued at approximately US$179 million.
From 2020 to 2022, Greenheaven Marine Co., Ltd. leased vessels from 13 non-related parties for terms of 9.92 to 12.43 years, recognizing total ship right-of-use assets of about US$298 million. An estimated lease modification gain of about US$5.02 million is expected to be recognized.
Evergreen Marine's board of directors today approved the Q1 financial report for fiscal year 115, with consolidated revenue of NT$86.511 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 21.33%. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$8.304 billion, a decrease of 69.65% from the same period last year. The operating gross margin was 15.47%, and earnings per share (EPS) were NT$3.84. Evergreen stated that as the traditional peak season approaches, shippers' willingness to prepare goods in advance has increased, which will help boost shipping momentum and freight rate levels. 1150514
Central News Agency Message
Grasp the New Southbound Policy, focus on the ASEAN economic pulse. The Central News Agency's 'Southeast Asia Financial Information Network' selects several financial headlines from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other countries for you daily. Whether it's new government policies, industry trends, or investment opportunities, we help you instantly grasp key information, gain insight into the market, and seize business opportunities.
(CNA, Taipei, 14th) Evergreen Marine Corporation announced today the purchase of 18,000 new containers from its subsidiary, Evergreen Heavy Industrial Corp. (Malaysia) Berhad, for a total transaction amount not exceeding US$61,512,000, for operational use.
Additionally, to meet business needs, Evergreen's subsidiary Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd. has transacted 11,059 containers with Amethyst Shipping Corporation for a total of approximately US$30 million. This batch of containers is part of a financing-natured sale-and-leaseback transaction, thus no gain on disposal is expected.
Evergreen's subsidiary Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd. also announced that, in line with operational needs, it has acquired right-of-use assets for ships from its fellow subsidiary, Greenheaven Marine Co., Ltd. The transaction involves 12 vessels of the 1900 TEU class, with lease terms ranging from 4.38 to 8.01 years, and right-of-use assets valued at approximately US$179 million.
From 2020 to 2022, Greenheaven Marine Co., Ltd. leased vessels from 13 non-related parties for terms of 9.92 to 12.43 years, recognizing total ship right-of-use assets of about US$298 million. An estimated lease modification gain of about US$5.02 million is expected to be recognized.
Evergreen Marine's board of directors today approved the Q1 financial report for fiscal year 115, with consolidated revenue of NT$86.511 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 21.33%. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$8.304 billion, a decrease of 69.65% from the same period last year. The operating gross margin was 15.47%, and earnings per share (EPS) were NT$3.84. Evergreen stated that as the traditional peak season approaches, shippers' willingness to prepare goods in advance has increased, which will help boost shipping momentum and freight rate levels. 1150514