Scorpio Bulkers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2015
(firmenpresse) - MONACO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/15 -- Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) ("Scorpio Bulkers," or the "Company") today reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company''s adjusted net loss was $16.8 million (see Non-GAAP Measures section below), or $0.10 basic and diluted loss per share, which excludes (i) a write down on assets held for sale of $31.8 million and (ii) the $3.5 million write off of a portion of the deferred financing costs of a credit facility, or $0.20 loss per share (see Non-GAAP Measures section below). For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company had a net loss of $52.1 million, or $0.30 basic and diluted loss per share. This loss includes the write down on assets held for sale of $31.8 million, a write off of $3.5 million of a portion of deferred financing costs accumulated on a credit facility for which the commitment was reduced pursuant to the removal from the facility of certain vessels that have been classified as held for sale, and the noncash amortization of stock-based compensation of $6.1 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had a net loss of $10.7 million, or $0.08 basic and diluted loss per share. This loss includes the noncash amortization of stock-based compensation of $5.1 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded a net loss of $52.1 million and $10.7 million, respectively.
Time charter equivalent, or TCE revenue, a Non-GAAP measure, is vessel revenues less voyage expenses (including bunkers and port charges). TCE revenue is included herein because it is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company''s performance irrespective of changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters, and pool charters), and it provides useful information to investors and management.
TCE revenue was $12.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, associated with 20 vessels time chartered-in and eight vessel owned compared to TCE revenue of $2.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, associated with 12 vessels time chartered-in. TCE revenue per day was $6,652 and $5,715 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see the breakdown of daily TCE averages below). The increase in TCE revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the prior year period is primarily attributable to the increase in the number of revenue days, which increased to 1,845 days during the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to 423 days during the prior year period.
Vessel operating costs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $2.8 million related to three Kamsarmax vessels, four Ultramax vessels and one Capesize vessel that we owned during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company did not own any vessels for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and, accordingly, did not have any vessel operating costs during that period.
Charterhire expense was $16.0 million and $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, relating to the time chartered-in vessels including those described below. Such increase during the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the prior year period relates to a greater number of vessels time chartered-in during the current year period. See the Company''s Fleet List below for the terms of these agreements.
Depreciation for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $1.6 million and relates to three Kamsarmax vessels, four Ultramax vessels and one Capesize vessel that we owned during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company did not own any vessels for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and, accordingly, did not incur any depreciation during that period.
General and administrative expense was $8.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Such amount included $6.1 million of restricted stock amortization (noncash) and the balance primarily related to payroll, directors'' fees, professional fees and insurance. General and administrative expense was $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which includes $5.1 million of restricted stock amortization.
During the three months ended March 31, 2015 the Company recorded a loss of $31.8 million primarily associated with writing down four contracts to construct vessels that the Company has classified as held for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2015. These four contracts to construct vessels include one Kamsarmax construction contract and three contracts for construction of LR1 product tankers (see recent significant events, below).
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded a $3.5 million loss associated with writing off a portion of deferred financing costs accumulated on a credit facility for which the commitment was reduced pursuant to the removal from the facility of certain vessels that have been classified as held for sale.
Agreements to Modify Existing Shipbuilding Contracts for Three Capesize Vessels
On March 4, 2015, the Company reached agreement with a shipyard in South Korea to modify existing newbuilding contracts for three Capesize vessels. The three contracts, two for vessels scheduled for delivery during the first quarter of 2016 and one for a vessel scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2016, will now provide for the construction of three LR1 product tankers, two of which will be scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2017 and one during the third quarter of 2017. The LR1 contracts were subsequently re-classified on the balance sheet as assets held for sale following the completion of customary documentation. The Company has no plans for any further contract conversions.
Agreements to Sell Vessels
On April 21, 2015, the Company announced that it has entered into agreements to sell three Capesize newbuilding dry bulk vessels, a Kamsarmax newbuilding dry bulk vessel and the three LR1 newbuilding product tankers described above for approximately $290 million in aggregate. The Capesize vessels are currently being constructed in Romania, and have expected delivery dates between the fourth quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2016. The Kamsarmax vessel is currently being constructed in China and has an expected delivery date in the first quarter of 2016.
On April 27, 2015, the Company announced that it has entered into agreements to sell two Capesize newbuilding dry bulk vessels and an Ultramax newbuilding dry bulk vessel for approximately $111 million in aggregate. The Capesize vessels are currently being constructed in China and South Korea, and have expected delivery dates between the third quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2016. The Ultramax vessel is currently being constructed in China and has an expected delivery date in the first quarter of 2016.
The three LR1 newbuilding product tankers and the Kamsarmax newbuilding vessel were classified as held for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2015 for which the Company recorded a write down on assets held for sale of $30.7 million, reflective of these sales. The loss on disposal of the five Capesize newbuilding vessels and one Ultramax newbuilding vessel is expected to be approximately $73 million, in aggregate, which will be recorded during the second quarter of 2015.
$409 Million Credit Facility
On December 30, 2014, the Company closed a $408.976 million senior secured credit facility arranged by two leading European financial institutions to finance a portion of the purchase price of 20 vessels (six Ultramax, nine Kamsarmax, and five Capesize vessels) with expected deliveries in 2015 and 2016. The facility has a final maturity of six years from the date of signing. Pursuant to the sale of three of the Capesize vessels contracts described above, and the addition of one Ultramax vessel to the facility, the facility is expected to be reduced by approximately $60 million to $73 million and will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of 18 vessels (seven Ultramax, nine Kamsarmax and two Capesize vessels).
$240.3 Million Credit Facility
On January 15, 2015, the Company closed a previously announced $411.264 million senior secured credit facility with a group of financial institutions, which was subsequently reduced on March 26, 2015 by $171 million to $240.264 million due to the removal from financing under this facility of five Capesize newbuilding vessels that we have agreed to convert into product tankers. The proceeds of this facility are expected to finance a portion of the purchase price of seven Capesize vessels under construction at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. The facility matures in six years, and in certain circumstances up to 12 years, from the delivery of each financed vessel. Pursuant to the sale of one Capesize vessel contract described above, the facility is expected to be reduced by approximately $34 million and the facility will used to finance a portion of the purchase price of six Capesize vessels under construction.
$42 Million Credit Facility
On January 30, 2015, the Company closed a previously announced $42 million credit facility with a leading European financial institution to finance a portion of the purchase price of two Kamsarmax vessels (of which one Kamsarmax vessel was delivered in January 2015 to the Company from Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan and one Kamsarmax vessel is under construction at Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan). The facility may be drawn in two tranches, each of which has a final maturity of six years from the date of the respective vessel delivery from the yard.
$26 Million Credit Facility
On February 27, 2015, the Company closed a senior secured credit facility of $26 million with ABN AMRO Bank N.V., The Netherlands. The facility has been used to finance a portion of the purchase price of one Capesize vessel, which was delivered to the Company in Q1 2015. The facility shall mature at the earlier of (a) the date falling six months after the drawdown date; and (b) the date ten business days after the date on which the Chinese Ministry of Finance has approved insurance coverage to be provided by the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation ("Sinosure") in respect of the $230.3 Million Credit Facility discussed below and drawings can be made under such facility. The terms and conditions of the facility, including covenants, are similar to those in the Company''s existing credit facilities and customary for financings of this type.
$19.8 Million Credit Facility
On March 2, 2015, the Company closed a senior secured credit facility of up to $19.8 million. The facility was arranged by ABN AMRO Bank N.V., The Netherlands, with insurance cover provided from Sinosure. The facility was to be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of one Kamsarmax vessel currently under construction at Tsuneishi Group Zhoushan Shipyard, China for delivery in Q1 2016. This Kamsarmax was classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2015, and was sold during April 2015. Accordingly, this facility was terminated on April 20, 2015.
$230.3 Million Credit Facility
On March 2, 2015, the Company received a commitment from ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and The Export-Import Bank of China, for a loan facility of up to $230.3 million. This commitment finalizes a previously announced memorandum of understanding for a $234.9 million credit facility. This facility was arranged by ABN AMRO Bank N.V., The Netherlands, with insurance cover to be provided from Sinosure. This facility will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of seven Capesize vessels (of which one vessel has been delivered and six vessels are currently under construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China) for delivery between Q1 2015 and Q2 2016. The terms and conditions of this facility, including covenants, will be similar to those in the Company''s existing credit facilities and customary for financings of this type. The credit facility is pending approval from the Chinese Ministry of Finance on the insurance coverage to be provided by Sinosure, which is expected to be granted during July 2015. Pursuant to the sale of one Capesize vessel contract described above, the facility is expected to be reduced by approximately $33 million and the facility will used to finance a portion of the purchase price of six Capesize vessels under construction (of which one vessel has been delivered and five vessels are currently under construction).
Update on Fleet Financing
Including the credit facilities described above (but excluding the $26 Million Credit Facility), the Company has now either signed credit facility agreements for or received commitments for 62 of the vessels in its fleet, excluding the vessels which the Company intends to sell. In addition, the Company is in discussions with a few leading European financial institutions to finance a portion of the cost of our remaining four unfinanced dry bulk vessels. The terms and conditions of these facilities, for which commitments are expected during the first half of 2015, are consistent with those of the Company''s existing credit commitments. The closing of any resultant credit facilities would remain subject to credit approval and customary conditions precedent, including negotiation and execution of definitive documentation.
Newbuilding Vessels Deliveries
Through April 24, 2015 the Company has taken delivery of the following Newbuilding vessels during 2015:
SBI Bravo, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.
SBI Athena, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd.
SBI Samba, a Kamsarmax vessel, was delivered from Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
SBI Antares, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.
SBI Puro, a Capesize vessel, was delivered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The Company has agreed to time charter-out the SBI Puro to a major European charterer for 10-13 months at $13,800 per day.
SBI Leo, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd.
As of April 24, 2015, the Company had $133.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.
We made the following drawdowns from our credit facilities during the three months ended March 31, 2015:
As of April 24, 2015, the Company''s outstanding debt balance, and amount available to be drawn, as adjusted to reflect the sales of vessels under construction described above, is as follows:
Our Newbuilding Program consists of contracts for the construction of 63 dry bulk vessels, comprised of 28 Ultramax newbuildings, 21 Kamsarmax newbuilding and 14 Capesize newbuildings. Of this total, through March 31, 2015, we have taken delivery of one Capesize vessel, three Kamsarmax vessels and four Ultramax vessels. The aggregate construction price for the remaining 55 drybulk vessels is $1,962.1 million. Of this amount, $1,322.4 million remains unpaid as of April 24, 2015, and is scheduled to be paid in installments through the delivery dates of each vessel. The estimated future payment dates and amounts are as follows (1):
We also have contracts for 17 vessels which we intend to sell, consisting of five Capesize vessels under construction, two Kamsarmax vessels under construction, one Ultramax vessel under construction, six LR2 product tankers under construction (which were previously Capesize vessels under construction) and three LR1 product tankers under construction (which were previously Capesize vessels under construction). Through April 24, 2015, we have paid $309.9 million under these contracts, including payments made on the nine Capesize vessels under construction prior to their modification. These 17 contracts, including the nine contracts for product tankers, have an aggregate construction price of $862.4 million of which $570.8 million has not been paid as of April 24, 2015. Until these contracts are sold, the remaining installment payments under the terms of these contracts are estimated to be payable as follows (1):
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time and 4:00 PM Central European Summer Time.
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1-(888)-206-4913 (U.S.) or 1 (913)-312-0640 (International). The conference participant passcode is 1608708. The information provided on the teleconference is only accurate at the time of the conference call, and the Company will take no responsibility for providing updated information.
There will also be a simultaneous live webcast over the internet, through the Scorpio Bulkers Inc. website . Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
Owned vessels
Vessels under construction
Vessel Under Construction - To Be Sold
As used in this earnings release "Dacks" refers to Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd., "Daehan" refers to Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "Daewoo" refers to Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries S.A.,"Chengxi" refers to Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd., "Hudong" refers to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Inc., "Imabari" refers to Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., "Mitsui" refers to Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., "Nacks" refers to Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd., "Sungdong" refers to Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., "Tsuneishi" refers to Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding Inc., "Waigaoqiao" refers to Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and "Yangzijiang" refers to Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
Time chartered-in vessels
The Company has time chartered-in 13 dry bulk vessels. The terms of the time charter-in contracts are summarized as follows:
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of dry bulk commodities. Scorpio Bulkers Inc. currently owns eight vessels, consisting of one Capesize, three Kamsarmax vessels and four Ultramax vessels. The Company also time charters-in 13 dry bulk vessels (one Handymax, one Ultramax, three Supramax, two Panamax, three Kamsarmax and three Post-Panamax vessels) and, after giving effect to the recent sale of the 11 newbuilding contracts described above, has contracted for 56 dry bulk vessels consisting of 24 Ultramax, 19 Kamsarmax (including one vessel held for sale), and 13 Capesize vessels, from shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and China. The Company has also contracted for six LR2 product tankers that are currently classified as held for sale, from shipyards in South Korea and Romania. Upon final delivery of all of the vessels the owned fleet is expected to have a total carrying capacity of approximately 6.0 million deadweight tonnes. Additional information about the Company is available on the Company''s website , which is not a part of this press release.
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management''s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk vessel capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.
This press release describes adjusted net income, which is not a measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Non-GAAP measure presented in this press release as we believe that it provides investors with a means of evaluating and understanding how the Company''s management evaluates the Company''s operating performance. These Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, or superior to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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