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United Maritime Enters $15M Agreement For Sale Of M/V Gloriuship; Integrates M/V Synthesea Into AI Platform; Extends $3M Share Repurchase Plan Through December 2025

Benzinga·01/28/2025 14:16:05
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United Maritime Corporation (the "Company" or "United") (NASDAQ:USEA), announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the sale of its oldest Capesize vessel. Moreover, United announced the successful integration of M/V Synthesea into the DeepSea Technologies Platform, further enhancing its fleet's use of AI technology.

The Company's Board of Directors has also authorised the extension of its existing $3.0 million share repurchase plan.

Sale of M/V Gloriuship

The Company has entered into a definitive agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the sale of its 171,314 dwt Capesize vessel, M/V Gloriuship, built in 2004. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owners by mid-July 2025. The aggregate net sale price is approximately $15.0 million, and the transaction is subject to customary closing procedures.

Extension of the Existing Share Repurchase Program

The program, previously set to expire on December 31, 2024, has been extended for a further 12-month period. Under the program, the Company may repurchase up to $3.0 million of its outstanding common shares in the open market. As of today, approximately $1.9 million remains available for repurchase, and the program will remain effective through the period ending December 31, 2025.