Rubico Adds MR Tanker, Lifting Revenue Backlog 33% to $305M
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Summary
Rubico Inc. announced the acquisition of a newbuilding MR tanker for $6.25M, adding $75.4M in potential revenue backlog and increasing total backlog by 33% to ~$304.6M. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2029 with a 7-year charter already secured.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · RUBI
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Acquisition of Newbuilding MR Tanker
Rubico entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire an SPV holding a shipbuilding contract for a 47,499 dwt chemical/product oil carrier for $6.25 million, payable at closing expected by September 30, 2026.
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Revenue Backlog Surge
The new vessel adds $75.4 million in potential gross revenue backlog (including optional years), increasing total backlog by 33% to approximately $304.6 million and providing strong cash flow visibility.
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Charter and Financing Secured
With a 7-year time charter from a major oil trader (plus a 4-year option) already in place, 85% of the $45.2 million shipbuilding cost is financed via a sale-leaseback at SOFR + 1.80%, featuring quarterly installments of $0.5 million and an $18.2 million balloon payment.
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Delivery Timeline
Scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2029, the newbuilding MR tanker expands Rubico's fleet of modern tankers and complements its existing newbuilding program.
Analysis · RUBI · Energy & Transportation
By acquiring a newbuilding MR tanker for $6.25 million, Rubico adds $75.4 million in potential revenue backlog and pushes its total backlog to roughly $304.6 million — a 33% increase. The vessel arrives with a 7-year charter from a major oil trader, a 4-year option, and 85% financing already secured. This is a tangible, cash-flow-visible growth move that strengthens the fleet and contracted earnings, directly countering the narrative of a cash-burning micro-cap. Against a backdrop of heavy dilution and a stock near all-time lows, the deal shows management deploying capital into core operations with visible returns.
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