Costamare Inc., a leading owner and provider of containerships and dry bulk vessels for charter, has announced its upcoming annual meeting of stockholders. The meeting, scheduled to be held virtually on Thursday, October 3, 2024, will provide an opportunity for stockholders to participate in important decision-making processes.
To be eligible to receive notice of the annual meeting and vote, stockholders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on Thursday, August 8, 2024, are required. The notice of the annual meeting and the Company’s proxy statement will be sent to stockholders of record on or around Friday, August 9, 2024.
Costamare Inc. boasts a rich history of 50 years in the international shipping industry. With a fleet of 68 containerships and 39 dry bulk vessels, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry. The containerships have a total capacity of approximately 513,000 TEU, while the dry bulk vessels have a total capacity of approximately 2,900,000 DWT.
In addition to its vessel operations, Costamare Inc. also engages in a leasing business that provides financing to third-party owners. The company’s commitment to providing comprehensive shipping solutions is evident through its involvement in chartering, contracts of affreightment, forward freight agreements, and hedging solutions.
Costamare Inc.’s common stock, as well as its Series B, C, D, and E Preferred Stocks, trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols ‘CMRE,’ ‘CMRE PR B,’ ‘CMRE PR C,’ ‘CMRE PR D,’ and ‘CMRE PR E,’ respectively.
While the future results of the company are inherently uncertain and outside of its control, Costamare Inc. remains optimistic about its prospects. The company believes in its ability to navigate potential challenges and continue delivering value to its stockholders. For a more detailed discussion of the risks and important factors that could impact future results, interested parties can refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-34934) under the caption ‘Risk Factors’.
For further information and inquiries, interested parties can contact Gregory Zikos, the Chief Financial Officer of Costamare Inc., at (+377) 93 25 09 40 or via email at ir@costamare.com.