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Company overview and business model

• Incorporated in August 2023 in the Marshall Islands to acquire, own, charter, and operate dry bulk vessels, currently owning one Panamax vessel (M/V Alfa, 77,326 dwt, built 2006).

• Provides global seaborne transportation for major and minor dry bulk cargoes, with the initial vessel on a time charter linked to the Baltic Panamax Index, expiring between October 2025 and February 2026.

• Management and technical operations are outsourced to Pavimar Shipping Co., controlled by the Chairwoman/CEO, leveraging experience from managing over 50 vessels.

• Plans to expand fleet through disciplined secondhand acquisitions, with flexibility to diversify or order newbuildings as opportunities arise.

• Strategy includes fleet optimization and a balanced charter mix to combine stable cash flows with upside from market volatility.

Financial performance and metrics

• For 2023, reported revenue of $4.5 million, net income of $1.2 million, and EBITDA of $2.1 million.

• Daily TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) for 2023 was $11,822, with daily vessel operating expenses at $5,151.

• Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were $2.7 million, with total shareholders' equity of $9.2 million.

• Vessel utilization was 100% in 2023, with no off-hire days.

• Cash provided by operating activities in 2023 was $2.5 million, with $3.3 million paid in dividends.

Use of proceeds and capital allocation

• Estimated net proceeds of $4.6 million (or $5.5 million if over-allotment is exercised), based on a $5.00/share IPO price.

• Proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, including working capital and fleet expansion; no specific vessel acquisitions identified yet.

• Management retains significant flexibility in allocating proceeds, with principal aims to fund growth and facilitate public market access.