NewLead Sheds Assets

Less fortunate was NewLead Holdings Ltd with its mixed fleet of tankers and dry bulkers. While a sound strategy, its levered balance sheet and lack of liquidity could not withstand the abysmal tanker market. With limited options, the company and the bank syndicate led by the Bank of Scotland agreed to sell its four LR1 product tankers with the banks agreeing to accept the net sales proceeds in full satisfaction of all amounts owed under the loan agreement.

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