Danaos Corporation · NYSE:DAC

Danaos — Q2 2025 Earnings Presentation

52 slides from Danaos's earnings presentation, Aug 5, 2025

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation

    Investor Presentation August 2025

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer This presentation contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that the Company expect

  3. Slide 3: Business Highlights

    Business Highlights Business Model Provides Strong & ✓ Stable Cash Flow Profile Leading Diverse & High ✓ Containership Owner ✓ Quality Fleet & Operator Pioneers in Demand & Supply Digitalisation & ✓ Side Dynamics ✓ Champion of ESG Robust Capital Principles Structure & ✓ Conservative Financial Strate

  4. Slide 4: Key Business Highlights

    Key Business Highlights Leading Containership • One of the largest publicly-listed owners of modern containerships with 50+ year history in the shipping industry A Owner and Operator • One of the most efficient operators in the industry with highly competitive breakeven levels • Charter backlog of $

  5. Slide 5: Danaos by the Numbers

    Danaos by the Numbers $3.6bn $546mm Cash Contracted revenue through 2033(1) Cash and Cash Equivalents as of June 30, 2025 0.31x $924mm Net Debt / LTM 2Q 2025 Adjusted EBITDA(2) Liquidity(3) as of June 30, 2025 $716mm ~$1.9bn LTM 2Q 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Enterprise value(4) (1) Cash Contracted Revenue

  6. Slide 6: Second Quarter 2025 Financial & Operational Summary

    Second Quarter 2025 Financial & Operational Summary Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 per segment* (Express in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise stated) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Container Dry Bulk Container Dry Bulk Fina

  7. Slide 7: Six Months Ended June 30 Financial & Operational Summary

    Six Months Ended June 30 Financial & Operational Summary Six Months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 per segment* (Express in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise stated) Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Container Dry Bulk Container Dry Bulk Finan

  8. Slide 8: Fleet Summary & Strong Charter Coverage Profile

    Fleet Summary & Strong Charter Coverage Profile Containership Fleet TEU Capacity (in thousands)(1) Number of vessels (1) 700 90 Existing Fleet New Buildings Containerships Drybulk vessels 600 134.2 134.2 80 500 10 10 91.4 46.4 400 7 70 300 465.5 471.5 436.6 423.7 421.3 73 74 200 71 60 69 68 100 - 50

  9. Slide 9: Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June - Highlights

    Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30 - Highlights Operating Revenues Adjusted EBITDA USDm USDm $500.0 $600 $400.0 $500 $515.5 $499.8 $354.0 $400 $300.0 $347.7 $300 $200.0 $246.3 $262.2 $176.0 $200 $176.8 $100.0 $100 $0 $0.0 Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended Ended June 30 Three Month

  10. Slide 10: Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June – Segments

    Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30 – Segments Operating Revenues per Segment Time Charter Equivalent ($/per day)(1) per Segment USDm USD $600.0 $60,000 $515.5 $500.0 $36,087 $36,323 $475.6 $45,000 $400.0 $300.0 $262.2 $30,000 $200.0 $239.4 $15,000 $17,934 $100.0 $14,386 $22.7 $39.8 $0.0 $0

  11. Slide 11: Substantial Containership Fleet Employment and Charter Coverage

    Substantial Containership Fleet Employment and Charter Coverage(1) denotes firm charter period 1 1 denotes firm charter period 2 denotes optional period at the option of the charterer (1) On the basis of US GAAP revenue accounting and concluded charter contracts through August 1, 2025. (2) Age as of

  12. Slide 12: Substantial Containership Fleet Employment and Charter Coverage

    Substantial Containership Fleet Employment and Charter Coverage(1) denotes firm charter period 1 1 denotes firm charter period 2 denotes optional period at the option of the charterer (1) On the basis of US GAAP revenue accounting and concluded charter contracts through August 1, 2025. (2) Age as of

  13. Slide 13: Substantial Containership Fleet Employment and Charter Coverage

    Substantial Containership Fleet Employment and Charter Coverage(1) denotes firm charter period 1 1 denotes firm charter period 2 denotes optional period at the option of the charterer (1) On the basis of US GAAP revenue accounting and concluded charter contracts through August 1, 2025. (2) Age as of

  14. Slide 14: Drybulk Fleet - Summary

    Drybulk Fleet - Summary No. Vessel Type DWT Built Age(1) 1 Achievement Capesize 175,966 2011 13 2 Genius Capesize 175,580 2012 12 3 Ingenuity Capesize 176,022 2011 12 4 Integrity Capesize 175,966 2010 13 5 Peace Capesize 175,858 2010 14 6 W Trader Capesize 175,879 2009 14 7 E Trader Capesize 175,886

  15. Slide 15: Experience Senior Management

    Experience Senior Management Dr. John Coustas, President & Chief Executive Officer Evangelos Chatzis, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer • CEO since 1987 • Joined Danaos in 2005 • Over 30 years of experience in • Over 30 years of experience in corporate the shipping industry finance and the sh

  16. Slide 16: A. Leading Containership Owner and Operator

    A. Leading Containership Owner and Operator

  17. Slide 17: Legacy of Leadership in Container Shipping

    50 Year Legacy of Leadership in Container Shipping 1987 2006 2018 2020 to 2025 Dr. John Coustas steps NYSE IPO Refinancing Strong Free Cash Flow into Chief Executive role Raised $200mn generation and Deleveraging 1972 2005 2010 Incorporation in Marshall 2019 Founded by Dimitris Coustas $200mn equity

  18. Slide 18: A Diverse & High-Quality Fleet

    A Diverse & High-Quality Fleet Containership Fleet Overview(1) 5x 13,100 TEU Average Age: 13.2 years Remaining Charter Term: 1.8 years 7x 5x NBs 9,200 TEU 9,600 - 10,100 TEU Remaining Charter Term : 5.2 years Average Age: 16.0 years 5% Remaining Charter Term: 3.1 years 7% 18% 1x 6,000 TEU Average Ag

  19. Slide 19: Charter Backlog to Leading Container Operators

    Charter Backlog to Leading Container Operators Containership Charter Backlog(1) (TEU-weighted remaining duration of charter backlog) Charter backlog of 6% 3% $3.6 billion through 3% 19% to 2033(1) 5% 6% Average charter duration of 3.8 years 7% 18% (weighted by aggregate contracted charter hire) (1)

  20. Slide 20: Track Record of Operational Excellence

    Track Record of Operational Excellence Danaos' Management Practice Performance(1) vs SBI average As part of a benchmarking exercise conducted by a global management consulting firm, Management Practice Performance and Safety & Quality Performance was assessed across a number of metrics and benchmark

  21. Slide 21: Pioneers in Digitization Supporting Danaos’ Class Leading Operational Excellence

    Pioneers in Digitization Supporting Danaos’ Class Leading Operational Excellence Early innovator in utilising technology in optimising operations: 1995 2004 2015 International Safety Management Lloyd’s List Technical Innovation Award Lloyd’s List Intelligence Big Data Award Certification of its cont

  22. Slide 22: Leading Digitization Performance

    Leading Digitization Performance Danaos utilises its leading management software capability, aiding in the optimal management of its fleet Danaos Software Capability Note: based on a self-assessment of participating companies – scores are an average of the answers ticked off in the questionnaire Sou

  23. Slide 23: Longstanding Champion of ESG Principles

    Longstanding Champion of ESG Principles Danaos Management is keenly focused on maintaining a strong ESG framework for company operations Environmental Social Governance Last 3 Years Progress Advanced solutions to Code of ethics and ✓ Independent Board 72% decrease in the use of ✓ reduce emissions th

  24. Slide 24: B. Robust Capital Structure and Conservative Financial Strategy

    B. Robust Capital Structure and Conservative Financial Strategy

  25. Slide 25: Financial Strategy

    Financial Strategy Balanced Chartering Strategy • Continue to deploy assets on long-term charters to ensure cash flow visibility Supported by Continued Operational • Maintain high fleet utilization Excellence • Excess cash flow can be used for reducing leverage, for acquisition of young and modern f

  26. Slide 26: Historical Financial Highlights

    Historical Financial Highlights Revenues Adjusted EBITDA USDm USDm $1,200 $1,200 $1,014 $1,030 $993 $974 $1,000 $1,000 $851 $800 $800 $723 $716 $690 $707 $600 $600 $509 $452 $459 $447 $462 $400 $400 $310 $318 $311 $318 $200 $200 $0 $0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 LTM 2Q 2017 2018 2019 202

  27. Slide 27: Focused on Maintaining Conservative Capital Structure

    Focused on Maintaining Conservative Capital Structure De-leveraging Profile Cash and Cash Equivalents(2) and Undrawn Commitments Net Debt - Adjusted EBITDA Multiple(1) USDm Decrease in Net Debt by $2.1 billion Cash and Cash Equivalents Undrawn Commitments Net Adjusted Debt Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA

  28. Slide 28: Strong Free Cash Flow Visibility & Great Conversion to OCF

    Strong Free Cash Flow Visibility & Great Conversion to OCF LTM 2Q 2025 Free Cash Flow(1) Bridge USDm Drivers of FCF Uses of FCF  High utilization  Capex and Investments LTM 2Q 2025  Operational efficiency  Dividends FCF excludes CapEx and  Shares repurchase one-time / extraordinary items $716 (

  29. Slide 29: Financial Debt Maturity Profile

    Financial Debt Maturity Profile Well-balanced repayment profile(1) USDm $300 $285.4 $277.3 $200 $118.8 $100 $37.7 $32.4 $18.8 $0 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Credit Facilities & Unsecured Notes Breakdown of Financial Debt $770m Credit position • Corporate credit rating at BB+ and Ba1 and senior uns

  30. Slide 30: C.1 Container Vessel Demand & Supply Side Dynamics

    C.1 Container Vessel Demand & Supply Side Dynamics

  31. Slide 31: Container Trade: Demand Levels Start 2025 Strong, but Downside Risks Ahead

    Container Trade: Demand Levels Start 2025 Strong, but Downside Risks Ahead 226 Mn Teu World Container Trade & GDP, 2000 – 2025F 2024(E) World Container Trade 275 Mn TEU % yoy 17.5% 250 15.0% 225 12.5% 6.5% 200 175 10.0% 7.5% 2024(E) Trade yoy Growth 150 5.0% 125 2.5% 100 0.0% 230 Mn Teu 75 -2.5% 50

  32. Slide 32: Demand: US TEU Volumes Volatile as Tariff Situation Changes, Weak H2 Expected

    Demand: US TEU Volumes Volatile as Tariff Situation Changes, Weak H2 Expected + 0.2% US Containerised Imports from Far East, 2018-25 US Inflation-Adjusted Consumer Spending by Type US Far East TEU Imports, Index, 100 Q2 25 vs Q2 24 Mn TEU = Jan-18 2.0 150 1.8 140 + 6.4% 1.6 130 US Far East TEU Impor

  33. Slide 33: US Tariffs: Chinese US Market Share Extensive, Options to Diversify Over Time

    US Tariffs : Chinese US Market Share Extensive, Options to Diversify Over Time 39% US Containerised Imports by Source, 2024 World Container Trade by Region, 2024 China Share of US TEU Imports, 2024 % Share Middle 100% East/Subcontine Other, 2% China/Hon nt, 8% 90% g Kong, 39% 18% Latin America, 80%

  34. Slide 34: Container Timecharter Rates: Markets Remain Resilient

    Container Timecharter Rates: Markets Remain Resilient +181% 1-Year Timecharter Market Rates, July 2017 – July 2025 8,500 TEU Charter Rate % Ch: $k/Day Jul. 25 vs. Avg 2010-19 200 180 160 +248% 140 6,500 TEU Charter Rate % Ch: 120 Jul. 25 vs. Avg 2010-19 100 80 +384% 6040 4,300 TEU Charter Rate % Ch:

  35. Slide 35: Supply: Orders Still Being Placed, Attention Shifting to Smaller Vessel Size

    Supply: Orders Still Being Placed, Attention Shifting to Smaller Vessel Size 31.4% Containership Orderbook, July 2025 Age Profile of Fleet: Smaller Vessel Fleet Ageing Industry Orderbook-to-Fleet Mn TEU % Share Ratio, July 25 59.0% 8.0 of Fleet 100% 7.0 90% 80% 13.6% 6.0 70% Orderbook-to-Fleet Ratio

  36. Slide 36: Supply: Deliveries Volumes Steady as Scrapping Volumes Negligible

    Supply: Deliveries Volumes Steady as Scrapping Volumes Negligible 562 k TEU Containership Deliveries versus Scrapping, 2014-24 20+ Year-Old Fleets vs Segment Orderbooks Containership Deliveries, Q2 25 k TEU k TEU % 1000 1400 100% 30+ Year Fleet Containership Demolitions 25-29 Year Fleet 90% Containe

  37. Slide 37: Idle Capacity: No Increase in Idling During Tariff Escalation

    Idle Capacity: No Increase in Idling During Tariff Escalation The volume of idle Idle Containership Capacity: Liner Company Owned vs Tonnage Provider Owned capacity remains at a Mn TEU % Share low level 3.0 80% 70% 2.5 0.5% 2016 71% NOO Owned 60% Idle Fleet at End-Jun. 25 2.0 vs. Peak of 12% in Jun

  38. Slide 38: 2,200-13,200 TEU Fleet: Workhorses of Long-Distance Container Trades

    2,200-13,200 TEU Fleet: Workhorses of Long-Distance Container Trades 16.2% Danaos Fleet Segment Share of Long-Distance Trade Deployment Orderbook-to-Fleet Ratio in Danaos Fleet Segment Danaos fleet segments provide 73% of capacity 64% of long-haul container trade volumes Transpacific 73% Transatlant

  39. Slide 39: Alliance Shake-Up Boosts Vessel Requirements, Current Landscape Faces New Risks

    Alliance Shake-Up Boosts Vessel Requirements, Current Landscape Faces New Risks Recent wave of Alliance Landscape (Current Fleets and Orderbooks) consolidation between liner Mn TEU operators 10.0 Consolidation between liner 9.0 Orderbook 1 companies provides more stable 8.0 set of counterparties 10

  40. Slide 40: C.2 Drybulk Vessel Demand & Supply Side Dynamics

    C.2 Drybulk Vessel Demand & Supply Side Dynamics

  41. Slide 41: Capesize: Markets Improve Following Slow Start to Year

    Capesize: Markets Improve Following Slow Start to Year $18,025 / Day Weekly Average Capesize Spot Rate Developments, 2021-25 Baltic C5TC, Average $ k/Day Wk1-Wk30, 2025 90 80 Range, 2015-20 2021 70 2022 2023 $23,900 / Day 60 2024 2025 Baltic C5TC, Average Wk1-Wk30, 2024 50 40 30 $12,491 / Day 20 10

  42. Slide 42: Capesize: Chinese Steel Demand Weakens, Few Tariff Impacts on Capesizes

    Capesize: Chinese Steel Demand Weakens, Few Tariff Impacts on Capesizes China Daily Steel Output, 10-Day Average, 2021-25 Incremental Seaborne Iron Ore Imports, 2018-2025(F) + 55.0 Other % yoy 10yr Min-Max (2012-2021) MnT Incremental Iron Ore Imports, MnT/Day 2024 150 Western Europe 7.5% 2023 (MnT)

  43. Slide 43: Capesize: Bauxite, Brazilian Iron Ore Offer Sources of Tonne-Mile Expansion

    Capesize: Bauxite, Brazilian Iron Ore Offer Sources of Tonne-Mile Expansion 186 MnT Brazil Iron Ore Exports, 2025 ytd vs History 2019-24 Capesize Annual Employment by Cargo (Mn Dwt) Brazil Iron Ore Exports, 6M MnT Coal 45 2025 39% Min-Max (2019-23) 2004 Iron 2024 Ore 40 61% Coal 35 26% 184 MnT 30 20

  44. Slide 44: Capesize: Deliveries Drop as Scrapping Remains Minimal

    Capesize: Deliveries Drop as Scrapping Remains Minimal 8.0% Capesize Deliveries and Scrapping, 2015-2024 Age Profile of Capesize Fleet Capesize Orderbook-to- Fleet Ratio, End-Q2 2025 Mn Dwt % Share 25+ Years 20-24 Years 15-19 Years 10 Scrapping Deliveries 10-14 Years 5-9 Years 0-4 Years 100% 8 12.8%

  45. Slide 45: D. Appendix

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  46. Slide 46: Adjusted Net Income

    Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income USD thousands LTM Three Months Six Months Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation of Net Income / (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2

  47. Slide 47: Adjusted Net Income per segment

    Adjusted Net Income per segment Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income per segment USD thousands Three Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Container Dry Bulk Container Dry Bulk Reconciliation of Net Income / (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income Vessels Vessels Other Tot

  48. Slide 48: Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA USD thousands LTM Three Months Six Months Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation of Net Income / (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2023 2022 2

  49. Slide 49: Adjusted EBITDA per segment

    Adjusted EBITDA per segment Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per segment USD thousands Three Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Container Dry Bulk Container Dry Bulk Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Vessels Vessels Other Total Vessels

  50. Slide 50: Free Cash Flow

    Free Cash Flow Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash USD thousands LTM Three Months Six Months Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 202

  51. Slide 51: Stock Performance – Danaos vs. Peers

    Stock Performance – Danaos vs. Peers Since July 1, 2020 3000% 2,718% 2500% 2000% Stockholders' Return1 1500% 1000% 500% 0% -500% Danaos Costamare GSL Source: NASDAQ (1) Stockholders’ return is a rate of return over the period from July 1, 2020 to August 1, 2025, including dividend received and reinv

  52. Slide 52: Thank You

    Thank You

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