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Athens, Greece - March 4, 2026 Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) ("we" or the "Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today reported net income of $7.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to a net income of $9.7 million for the same period in 2024. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $0.57 and $0.19, respectively. Revenue was $26.2 million ($24.6 million net of voyage expenses) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $21.7 million ($19.8 million net of voyage expenses) for the same period in 2024. This increase was mainly attributable to the increase in ownership days following the delivery of the newbuilding vessels P. Massport and P. Tokyo in July and September 2025, respectively. Fleetwide, the average TCE rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $32,221, compared with an average rate of $32,652 for the same period in 2024. During the fourth quarter of 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $9.7 million, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $12.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, amounted to $50.0 million, compared to a net income of $43.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, for the year ended December 31, 2025, were $3.87 and $1.28, respectively, while earnings per common share, basic and diluted, for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $3.39 and $1.11, respectively. Commenting on the results of the fourth quarter of 2025, Andreas Michalopoulos, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Fiscal year 2025 represented another solid year for our Company. We generated revenues of $84.2 million, with a daily time charter equivalent (TCE) rate of $31,246, modestly below the strong results of 2024, when revenues reached $87.4 million and the TCE rate was $32,954. We nevertheless continued to deliver robust profitability, with net income rising to $50.0 million, supported in part by a gain from a vessel sale. These results demonstrate the strength of our operations and our ability to pursue opportunities in a profitable tanker market. Looking ahead, we believe 2026 is expected to be another firm year for the tanker market, supported by solid growth in seaborne trade of oil and refined petroleum products, increased exports from the Middle East and Latin America, firm Chinese demand, and continued trade sanctions. These market dynamics are expected to be sufficiently strong to absorb moderate fleet growth. As of the beginning of the year, we had a robust revenue backlog of approximately $350 million, with fixed charter coverage of approximately 88% for 2026 and 72% for 2027, providing significant cash flow visibility. Given the favorable charter rate environment, we are confident that the three vessels becoming available for employment later this year will secure attractive charter arrangements. At the same time, we continue to execute our fleet renewal and expansion strategy, enhancing both the commercial competitiveness and operational efficiency of our fleet. The delivery of our two 2019-built Suezmax tankers in December 2025, both operating under three-year charters at $36,500 per day, along with the delivery of our third LR2 Aframax newbuilding in January 2026 currently operating under a five-year charter at $31,000 per day, represent significant milestones for our strategy. Pro forma these additions and the opportunistic sale of our oldest vessel, M/T P. Sophia in mid-2026, our average fleet age will decline to nine years. The construction of our first LR1, expected to be delivered in early 2027, will further enhance our fleet quality. In addition, our recently signed shipbuilding contracts with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. for two 158,000 DWT Suezmax tankers will expand our presence in the Suezmax segment which we believe benefits from constructive medium and long-term market fundamentals, further supporting our long-term growth. Our balance sheet remains strong, supported by $49.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of year-end 2025. Following the successful completion of our bond tap issue in January 2026 and pro forma the expected gross proceeds from the M/T P. Sophia sale, our cash position is projected to increase to approximately $135 million. We remain committed to executing our fleet expansion strategy, while continuing to maintain prudent capital allocation and disciplined leverage management. Performance Shipping Inc. press release 
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