Operator

Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corporation First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call. We have with us Mr. Nikos Calapolorakos, Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Brian Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations; and Mr. Nikos Tripodakis, Chief Commercial Officer. Kindly note that Mr. Gery Kalogiratos, Chief Executive Officer, will join the call following the prepared remarks and will participate in the Q&A session. [Operator Instructions] I must advise you that this call is being recorded today, Thursday, May 7, 2026.

The statements in today's conference call that are not historical facts, including our expectations regarding sale or acquisition transactions and the expected effect on us, cash generation, equity returns and future debt levels, our ability to pursue growth opportunities, our expectations or objectives regarding future distribution amounts or share buyback amounts, dividend coverage, future earnings, capital allocation as well as our expectations regarding market fundamentals and the employment of our vessels, including delivery dates, redelivery dates and charter rates may be forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended.

These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the stated or forecasted results to be materially different from those anticipated. Unless required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in our views