SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Discloses 12.3% Stake in International Seaways, Inc. Common Stock

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Beneficial Ownership Report


BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, revealing a beneficial ownership of 12.3% of International Seaways, Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

  • BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 6,073,613 shares of International Seaways, Inc. Common Stock.
  • This stake represents 12.3% of the total outstanding common stock of International Seaways, Inc.
  • BlackRock holds sole voting power over 5,989,880 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,073,613 shares.
  • The filing is an Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13G, indicating a series of previous filings for this stake.
  • BlackRock certifies that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
  • One of BlackRock's entities, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, is noted to have an interest exceeding 5% of the total outstanding common stock.
  • The filing was made by BlackRock as a parent holding company and control person.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership by BlackRock, Inc. in International Seaways, Inc. It does not contain performance data, forward-looking statements, or strategic updates from the issuer that would indicate a specific sentiment. The large institutional stake by BlackRock could be viewed as a neutral to slightly positive signal of confidence, but the filing itself is purely informational.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing indicates a significant institutional investment by BlackRock in International Seaways, Inc., a company operating in the maritime shipping industry. Such a substantial stake by a major asset manager like BlackRock suggests a notable position within the sector, though the filing itself does not provide broader industry analysis or competitive positioning.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The disclosure of a significant institutional stake (12.3%) by BlackRock may provide a degree of confidence or stability, indicating a major investor's continued interest in International Seaways, Inc.
  • Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: This filing does not contain information that directly indicates an impact on these stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-04-30Date of previous Power of Attorney revoked by the current one.
2025-01-21Date of execution of the current Power of Attorney by BlackRock, Inc.
2025-03-31Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date).
2025-04-30Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 9.

Keywords

International Seaways Inc., BlackRock, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing, Y41053102, Shipping, Maritime

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