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New York - 10 September 2024
International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) (the "Company" or "INSW"), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products, announced today that the Company has repurchased 501,646 shares of its common stock in open-market purchases over the last week, at an average price of $49.81 per share, for a total cost of approximately $25 million.
The repurchased shares will be retired. The Company has approximately $25 million available under the current $50 million share repurchase program that expires at the end of 2025.
"Seaways continues to deliver on its commitment to returning value to shareholders by utilizing our share repurchase program," said Lois K. Zabrocky, International Seaways President and CEO. "Over the past few days, we redeployed proceeds from a previously announced vessel sale that resulted in share repurchases amounting to more than 80% of those issued in the prior quarter for fleet renewal."
The Company also had previously announced that a combined dividend of $1.50 per share was declared to be paid on September 25, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2024.
About International Seaways, Inc.
International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) is one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in International Flag markets. International Seaways owns and operates a fleet of 82 vessels, including 13 VLCCs, 13 Suezmaxes, five Aframaxes/LR2s, 13 LR1s (including six newbuildings), and 38 MR tankers.
International Seaways has an experienced team committed to the very best operating practices and the highest levels of customer service and operational efficiency. International Seaways is headquartered in New York City, NY. Additional information is available at https://www.intlseas.com .
International Seaways, Inc. press release
