Safe Bulkers, Inc. Sets Date for Second Quarter 2008 Results,
Dividend Announcement, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, GREECE, Jul 14, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) --
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SB), an international
provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today
that it will release its results for the second quarter ended June
30, 2008 after the market closes in New York on Monday, August 11,
2008.
The Company also expects to announce the declaration of a dividend
for the second quarter 2008 at that time.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. EDT, the Company's
management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial
results.
Conference Call details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the
scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 (866) 819-7111 (US Toll
Free Dial In), 0(800) 953-0329 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44
(0)1452-542-301 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote "Safe
Bulkers" to the operator.
In case of any problem with the above numbers, please dial 1 (866)
223-0615 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(800) 694-1503 (UK Toll Free Dial
In) or +44 (0)1452 586-513 (Standard International Dial In). Please
quote "Safe Bulkers" to the operator.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until
August 19, 2008 by dialling 1 (866) 247-4222 (US Toll Free Dial In),
0(800) 953-1533 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 550-000
(Standard International Dial In). Access Code: 1859591#.
Slides and audio webcast:
There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the
conference call, available through the Company's website
(www.safebulkers.com). Participants to the live webcast should
register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start
of the webcast.
About Safe Bulkers, Inc.
The Company is an international provider of marine drybulk
transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly
grain, iron ore and coal, along worldwide shipping routes for some of
the world's largest users of marine drybulk transportation services.
The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
where it trades under the symbol "SB." The Company's fleet consists
of 11 drybulk vessels, all built post 2003, and the Company has
contracted to acquire an additional nine drybulk newbuild vessels to
be delivered at various times beginning in the second half of 2008
through 2010.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning
future events, the Company's growth strategy and measures to
implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and
entering into further time charters. Words such as "expects,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates,"
and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes
that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements
are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will
prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and
unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties
and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the
Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to
the ability to satisfy the closing conditions of the acquisition,
changes in the demand for dry bulk vessels, competitive factors in
the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with
operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from
time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations
or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in
the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in
events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
For further information please contact:
Company Contact:
Dr. Loukas Barmparis
President
Safe Bulkers, Inc.
Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 (210) 895-7070
Investor Relations / Media Contact:
Ramnique Grewal
Vice President
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536
New York, N.Y. 10169
Tel.: (212) 661-7566
Fax: (212) 661-7526
E-Mail: safebulkers@capitallink.com
SOURCE: Safe Bulkers, Inc.
mailto:safebulkers@capitallink.com