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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (unaudited)
Business Overview: Navios Partners is an international owner and operator of dry cargo and tanker vessels. As of September 2, 2025, the fleet consisted of 67 dry bulk vessels, 47 containerships, and 57 tanker vessels, including newbuilding vessels expected to be delivered through 2028. The company generates revenue primarily through time charters.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: For the six months ended June 30, 2025, revenues decreased by $29.0 million (4.4%) compared to the same period in 2024. This was driven by a 1.3% decrease in the TCE rate and a slight reduction in available fleet days.
• Net Income Decrease: Net income for the six-month period fell by $63.1 million (36.1%) to $111.7 million. Key drivers included lower revenues, increased vessel operating expenses (up $15.8 million due to higher opex days and rates), and higher depreciation and amortization ($17.3 million increase due to new vessel deliveries).
• Expense Trends: Vessel operating expenses increased by 3.6% on a daily rate basis to $7,045. General and administrative expenses rose by $4.1 million, largely due to a new Administrative Services Agreement effective January 1, 2025.
• Interest Costs: Interest expense and finance costs increased by $7.5 million for the six-month period, despite a decrease in the weighted average interest rate from 7.1% to 6.3%, due to a higher weighted average loan balance ($2,197.3 million vs. $1,909.3 million).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Recent Transactions:
  • Sales: In July 2025, a transhipper vessel was sold for $30.0 million. In August 2025, agreements were reached to sell a Panamax and an MR2 Product Tanker for an aggregate $22.6 million.
  • Acquisitions: On September 8, 2025, the company agreed to acquire four 8,850 TEU newbuilding containerships for $115.1 million each. These vessels are pre-chartered at $44,145 net per day for 5.2 years.
• Liquidity: The company maintains a positive working capital position of $41.8 million as of June 30, 2025. Management forecasts sufficient cash from contracted revenue ($3.1 billion as of Sept 2, 2025) and asset sales to meet debt service and capital expenditure needs for at least 12 months.
• Share Repurchases: As of September 2, 2025, the company had repurchased 1,251,730 common units for approximately $54.8 million under its $100 million authorization.
• Risks and Contingencies:
  • Sanctions: On July 3, 2025, VS Tankers FZE was added to the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list. Navios Partners terminated bareboat charters for two VLCCs with this entity on July 4, 2025.
  • Market Risks: The company faces exposure to global economic conditions, charter rate fluctuations, interest rate volatility (SOFR-based debt), and geopolitical conflicts affecting shipping routes.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Asset Sales Completion: Verify the closing and final proceeds of the vessels agreed to be sold in August 2025 (Panamax and MR2 Product Tanker).
• Newbuilding Deliveries: Monitor the delivery schedule and charter commencement for the four 8,850 TEU containerships agreed to in September 2025.
• Debt Refinancing: Review the terms and utilization of new credit facilities entered in June 2025 (National Bank of Greece, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole) and their impact on future interest expenses.
• Sanctions Impact: Assess the financial impact of the terminated contracts with VS Tankers and any potential claims or accelerated amortization related to the termination.
• Operating Costs: Track the trajectory of vessel operating expenses (Opex) given the reported increase in daily rates and the aging fleet composition.