Globus Maritime entered into, amended and restated a term loan facility with First Citizens Bank for an additional borrowing of $25 million, increasing the loan facility to $77.25 million. As part of the amendment, the Diamond Globe and Power Globe, previously unencumbered ships, became part of the security package for this loan facility. The interest rate on the loan facility was also lowered to Term SOFR together with an adjustment of 0.1% per annum, plus a margin of 2.70%.
In addition, on Aug. 11, 2023, the company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a binding agreement to sell the 2009-built m/v/ Sky Globe for a gross price of $10.7 million, before commissions and expenses, to an unaffiliated third party, which sale is subject to standard closing conditions and requirements. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owner between Sept. 1, 2023 and Sept. 30, 2023.
Furthermore, on August 16, the company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a binding agreement to sell the 2010-built m/v/ Star Globe for a gross price of $11.2 million, before commissions and expenses, to an unaffiliated third party, which sale is subject to standard closing conditions and requirements. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owner between Sept. 1, 2023 and Sept. 30, 2023.
