Excel Maritime Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2011
(firmenpresse) - ATHENS, GREECE -- (Marketwire) -- 10/25/11 -- Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. (NYSE: EXM) ("Excel"), an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and an international provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today its operating and financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011.
Operating profitable for the quarter with Adjusted EBITDA at $36.2 million and Operating Free Cash Flow at $24.0 million;
Further increase in charter coverage to 49% of available vessel days for the next 12 months to September 2012;
Sale of our oldest vessel, 1985 Handymax MV Lady, on profitable terms.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures discussed herein is included in a later section of this release.
Pavlos Kanellopoulos, Chief Financial Officer of Excel, stated, "Excel recorded results with positive operating free cash flow generation. Results were negatively impacted by weaker market environment during the third quarter of 2011, as daily charter rates and vessel values were adversely affected by the deliveries of newbuilds which peaked earlier this year. Since June, Excel has proactively negotiated and agreed with its lenders a relaxation of its financial covenants, and during this quarter Excel increased both its twelve-month forward charter coverage to approximately 50% and its liquidity buffer to $134 million.
"Despite the near-term challenges, we remain positive on the longer-term outlook for the emerging markets that we predominantly serve. We believe that the size and quality of our fleet, our track record of superior operational performance, and the continuous strengthening of our balance sheet positions us well for when rates eventually rebound."
A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures discussed above is included in a later section of this release.
Excel reported voyage revenues of $82.3 million for the third quarter of 2011 compared to $104.7 million for the same period in 2010, a decrease of approximately 21.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2011 was $36.2 million compared to $62.3 million for the third quarter of 2010, a decrease of approximately 41.9%.
Net loss for the quarter amounted to $26.8 million or $0.32 per weighted average diluted share compared to a net profit of $48.0 million or $0.57 per weighted average diluted share in the third quarter of 2010.
The third quarter 2011 results include a non-cash unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $1.6 million compared to a non-cash unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $4.1 million in the corresponding period in 2010. In addition, the results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 include a non-cash gain of $5.1 million realized in connection with the sale of the M/V Lady.
The above net results include also the amortization of favorable and unfavorable time charters that were recorded upon acquiring Quintana Maritime Limited ("Quintana") on April 15, 2008 amounting to a net loss of $9.2 million and a net gain of $42.5 million for the third quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively.
There was an adjusted net loss, excluding all the above items, of $21.2 million or $0.25 per weighted average diluted share for the third quarter of 2011 compared to an adjusted net income, excluding all the above items, of $9.5 million or $0.11 per weighted average diluted share for the same quarter of 2010.
The above adjusted net results also include the amortization of stock based compensation expense of $4.6 million and $5.5 million, for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
An average of 47.4 and 48 vessels were operated during the third quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively, earning a blended average time charter equivalent rate of $16,864 and $22,848 per day, respectively.
A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, adjusted net income to net income and Adjusted Earnings (losses) per Share (Diluted) to Earnings (losses) per Share (Diluted) as well as a calculation of the TCE is provided in a later section of this press release.
Excel reported voyage revenues of $271.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $316.0 million for the same period in 2010, a decrease of approximately 14.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA for the period was $128.3 million compared to $184.3 million for the respective period of 2010, a decrease of approximately 30.4%.
There was a net loss of $43.8 million or $0.52 per weighted average diluted share in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to a net profit of $194.2 million or $2.36 per weighted average diluted share in the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
The results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 include a non-cash unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments of $3.4 million compared to a non-cash unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments of $8.8 million in the corresponding period in 2010. In addition, the results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 include a non-cash gain of $6.4 million realized in connection with the sale of the M/V Marybelle and the M/V Lady.
The above net results include also the amortization of favorable and unfavorable time charters that were recorded upon acquiring Quintana Maritime Limited ("Quintana") on April 15, 2008 amounting to a net loss of $27.3 million and a net gain of $181.5 million for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
There was an adjusted net loss, excluding all the above items, of $26.3 million or $0.31 per weighted average diluted share for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 compared to an adjusted net income, excluding all the above items, of $21.6 million or $0.26 per weighted average diluted share for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.
The above adjusted net results also include the amortization of stock based compensation expense of $7.9 million and $7.4 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
An average of 47.9 and 47.6 vessels were operated during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, earning a blended average time charter equivalent rate of $18,480 and $23,768 per day, respectively.
A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, adjusted net income to net income and Adjusted Earnings (losses) per Share (Diluted) to Earnings (losses) per Share (Diluted) as well as a calculation of the TCE is provided in a later section of this press release.
As of today, we have secured contract coverage for 96% and 92%, respectively, of the available days of our Capesize vessels and Kamsarmax/Panamax vessels for the year ending December 31, 2011. With respect to the entire fleet, 94% of the available days of 2011 have been fixed, 29% of which under contracts which offer an upside potential through profit sharing arrangements or index-linked structures and hedge against downside price risk through floor protection.
In October 2011, the M/V Iron Manolis (82,269 dwt, built in 2007), M/V Iron Anne (82,220 dwt, built in 2006) and M/V Pascha (82,574 dwt, built in 2006) were fixed under separate time charters for a period of 11-14 months at a daily gross rate of $14,000. These charters are expected to commence in November 2011.
In September 2011, the M/V July M (55,567 dwt, built in 2005), was fixed under a time charter for a period of 4-6 months at a daily gross rate of $14,500.
In July 2011, the M/V Iron Knight (76,429 dwt, built in 2004) and M/V Iron Bradyn (82,769 dwt, built in 2005), were fixed under separate time charters for a period of 14-16 months at a daily gross rate of $12,250 and a period of 12-16 months at a daily gross rate of $12,000 respectively.
On August 9, 2011, the M/V Lady (41,090 dwt, built in 1985) was delivered to her new owners and we recognized a non-cash gain of approximately $5.1 million as of the same date.
Tomorrow October 26, 2011 at 08:30 A.M. EDT, the Company's management will host a conference call to discuss these results.
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), 0800 953 0329 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 542 301 (Standard International Dial In). to the operator.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until November 2, 2011 by dialing 1 866 247 4222 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0800 953 1533 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 550 000 (Standard International Dial In). Access Code: 1838801#
There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call, available through Excel s' website (). Participants for the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
Adjusted EBITDA represents net income plus net interest expense, depreciation, amortization, and taxes eliminating the effect of deferred stock-based compensation, gains or losses on the sale of vessels, amortization of deferred time charter assets and liabilities and unrealized gains or losses on derivatives, which are significant non-cash items. Following Excel' s change in the method of accounting for dry docking and special survey costs, such costs are also included in the adjustments to EBITDA for comparability purposes. Excel's management uses adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure. Excel believes that adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors, because the shipping industry is capital intensive and may involve significant financing costs. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other indicator of a Company's operating performance required by GAAP. Excel's definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as that used by other companies in the shipping or other industries.
Adjusted Net Income represents net income plus unrealized gains or losses from our derivative transactions and any gains or losses on sale of vessels, both of which are significant non-cash items and the elimination of the effect of deferred time charter assets and liabilities. Adjusted Earnings per Share (diluted) represents Adjusted Net Income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding (diluted).
These measures are "non-GAAP financial measures" and should not be considered to be substitutes for net income or earnings per share (diluted), respectively, as reported under GAAP. Excel has included an adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share (diluted) calculation in this period in order to facilitate comparability between Excel's performance in the reported periods and its performance in prior periods.
Excel is an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, such as iron ore, coal and grains, as well as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Excel owns a fleet of 40 vessels, one of which, a Capesize vessel, is owned by a joint venture in which Excel holds 71.4%, and, together with seven Panamax vessels under bareboat charters, operates 47 vessels (seven Capesize, 14 Kamsarmax, 21 Panamax, two Supramax and three Handymax vessels) with a total carrying capacity of approximately 4.1 million DWT.
Excel's Class A common shares have been listed since September 15, 2005 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EXM and, prior to that date, were listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) since 1998. For more information about Excel, please go to our corporate website .
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and Excel's growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy, including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into new time charters.
Words such as "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "anticipate," "hope," "estimate," and variations of such words and similar expressions, which are predictions of, or indicate future events and future trends, which do not relate to historical matters, identify forward-looking statements.
Although Excel 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. Shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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 Excel. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements (and from past results, performance and achievements). Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in demand for dry bulk vessels, competitive factors in the market in which Excel operates, risks associated with operations outside the United States, and other factors listed from time to time in Excel's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. Excel expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether to reflect new information, changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statements are based, or otherwise.
The following key indicators highlight the Company's financial and operating performance for the three and nine months, respectively, ended September 30, 2011 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year.
This is the number of vessels that constituted our fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of calendar days each vessel formed part of our fleet during that period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.
We define these as the total days we possessed the vessels in our fleet for the relevant period including off hire days associated with major repairs, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. Calendar days are an indicator of the size of the fleet over a specific period of time and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that are recorded during that period.
These are the calendar days less the aggregate number of off-hire days associated with major repairs, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenue.
This is the percentage of time that our vessels were available for revenue generating days, and is determined by dividing available days by calendar days for the relevant period.
This is a measure of the average daily revenue performance of a vessel on a per voyage basis. Our method of calculating TCE is consistent with industry standards and is determined by dividing revenue generated from voyage charters (net of voyage expenses) by available days for the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter contract, as well as commissions. Time charter equivalent revenue and TCE rate are not measures of financial performance under U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of financial performance used by other companies. However, TCE is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company's performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot voyage charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods.
This includes crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs and is calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by total calendar days for the relevant time period.
(1) The charter includes a 50% profit-sharing arrangement over the indicated base daily time charter rate based on the monthly AV4 BCI Time Charter Rate, which is the Baltic Capesize Index Average of four specific time charter routes as published daily by the Baltic Exchange in London.
(2) The Company holds a 71.4% ownership interest in the joint venture that owns the vessel.
(3) These charters are expected to commence in November 2011.
(4) Charter rate based on the average of the AV4 BPI rates, as published by the Baltic Exchange for the preceding 15 days prior to hire payment with a guaranteed minimum rate (floor) ranging from $14,500 to $15,000 per day.
(5) First year charter rate of $15,000 per day. Second year charter rate based on the average of the AV4 BPI rates, as published daily by the Baltic Exchange for the preceding 15 days prior to hire payment with a guaranteed minimum rate (floor) of $14,000 per day and profit sharing arrangements.
(6) Charter rate based on the average of the AV4 BPI rates, as published by the Baltic Exchange for the preceding 15 days prior to hire payment with a guaranteed minimum rate (floor) of $11,000 per day and profit sharing arrangements.
(7) These vessels were sold in 2007 and leased back under a bareboat charter through July 2015.
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