International Seaways Establishes New $200M At-The-Market Equity Offering Program

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International Seaways established a new "at the market" equity offering program, allowing it to sell up to $200 million in common stock from time to time, replacing a smaller, unused prior program.

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• New ATM Program Established

  International Seaways entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement to sell up to $200 million of common stock through "at the market" offerings.

• Sales Agents Appointed

  BTIG, B. Riley Securities, Clarksons Securities, and Fearnleys Securities will act as sales agents, receiving up to 3.0% commission.

• No Shares Sold Yet

  As of the filing date, the company has not sold any shares under this new agreement.

• Replaces Prior Program

  This new $200 million program replaces a previous $100 million ATM agreement from December 2023, under which no shares were sold.

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This 8-K announces International Seaways' establishment of a new, larger "at the market" (ATM) equity offering program, allowing the company to raise up to $200 million by selling common stock over time. While ATM programs are inherently dilutive for existing shareholders, this move comes shortly after the company reported record Q1 2026 earnings and declared a substantial dividend, suggesting an opportunistic capital raise during a period of strong stock performance. The increased size of the program (from a previous $100 million, which was unused) indicates the company's intent to potentially strengthen its balance sheet or fund future growth initiatives. Investors will watch for any actual sales under this program and how the proceeds are ultimately utilized.