In this episode of Capital Link’s 2026 Corporate Presentation Series, Mr. Tom Lister, CEO of Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL), presented the company's current operations and growth. Mr. Lister highlighted Global Ship Lease’s position as a leading independent container ship owner and lessor and discussed the company’s approach to capital allocation, fleet expansion, and prevailing charter market conditions.
Highlights
Forward contracted revenues total $1.92B, with 96% coverage for 2026 and 74% for 2027.
Dividend recently increased to $2.50 per share annually, representing ~7% yield.
Financial leverage reduced to 0.5x; debt expected to fall below $600M by end of 2026.
Charter market for mid-sized/small vessels remains tight, supporting strong rates and longer durations.
Fleet renewal will become a greater focus as existing vessels age, but only with attractive returns.
Company earnings, credit profile, and return of capital to shareholders have all been positively transformed over last five years
Please visit the following link to watch the full presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmzEVXHM5j8
04 Feb 2026
Global Ship Lease Locks in 2026 Forward Coverage Amid Tight Market
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Global Ship Lease Locks in 2026 Forward Coverage Amid Tight Market
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04 Feb 2026 -
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In this episode of Capital Link’s 2026 Corporate Presentation Series, Mr. Tom Lister, CEO of Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL), presented the company's current operations and growth. Mr. Lister highlighted Global Ship Lease’s position as a leading independent container ship owner and lessor and discussed the company’s approach to capital allocation, fleet expansion, and prevailing charter market conditions.
Highlights
Forward contracted revenues total $1.92B, with 96% coverage for 2026 and 74% for 2027.
Dividend recently increased to $2.50 per share annually, representing ~7% yield.
Financial leverage reduced to 0.5x; debt expected to fall below $600M by end of 2026.
Charter market for mid-sized/small vessels remains tight, supporting strong rates and longer durations.
Fleet renewal will become a greater focus as existing vessels age, but only with attractive returns.
Company earnings, credit profile, and return of capital to shareholders have all been positively transformed over last five years
Please visit the following link to watch the full presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmzEVXHM5j8