Top Ships Inc. Announces Proposed Spin-Off Creating a New Suezmax Tanker Company
Rubico Inc. (“Rubico”), currently a subsidiary of TOP Ships, is set to become an independent publicly-traded company through the planned spin-off.
- Rubico Inc. (“Rubico”), currently a subsidiary of TOP Ships, is set to become an independent publicly-traded company through the planned spin-off.
- The initial asset of Rubico will be the M/T Eco Malibu, a modern, high specification, scrubber fitted and fuel-efficient 157,000 dwt Suezmax tanker.
- The board of directors of TOP Ships sees this proposed separation of the companies as a strategic move.
- They believe it will yield a new investment opportunity focused on the Suezmax sector while allowing each company to follow its distinct business goals and operational priorities.