The New York-listed containership owner reported $27.4m in net income during the period, a drop from the $30.6m reported in the second quarter of 2013.

However, its $0.48 in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was well above analysts’ average prediction of $0.38 in EPS.

“We continue to execute successfully on our growth strategy. We feel we are well positioned to continue to grow selectively and on healthy grounds,” said Gregory Zikos, the company’s finance chief.

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