Teekay Tankers Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
Highlights - Reported GAAP net income of $22.5 million, or $0.14 per share, and adjusted net income of $31.6 million, or $0.20 per share, (excluding items listed in Appendix A to this release) in the second quarter of 2016. - Reported adjusted net income of $31.6 million, or $0.20 per share, in the second quarter of 2016. - Generated free cash flow of $59.6 million in the second quarter of 2016. - Declared cash dividend of $0.06 per share for the second quarter of 2016, representing 30 percent of adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2016. - Since May 2016, secured four term contracts, increasing Teekay Tankers' fixed-rate charter coverage to approximately 30 percent for the 12 months ending June 30, 2017.
(firmenpresse) - HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/04/16 -- Teekay Tankers Ltd. (Teekay Tankers or the Company) (NYSE: TNK) today reported the Company''s results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016:
GAAP net income and adjusted net income were impacted by lower spot tanker rates in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period of the prior year, partially offset by an increase in fleet size as a result of the acquisition of 19 modern mid-size tankers during 2015. GAAP net income was also impacted by the write-down of one Medium-Range (MR) tanker that is scheduled to be sold in mid-August 2016 and an increase in unrealized losses on derivative instruments.
CEO Commentary
"During the second quarter of 2016, Teekay Tankers generated free cash flow of $59.6 million," commented Kevin Mackay, Teekay Tankers'' Chief Executive Officer. "Teekay Tankers reported strong results despite a decline in crude tanker rates during the quarter, which were impacted by a combination of seasonal factors and reduced oil supply due to temporary outages in key export regions."
Mr. Mackay continued, "Teekay Tankers recently agreed to sell a non-core MR product tanker for proceeds of $14 million which, when combined with cash flow generated during the quarter, is expected to further delever our balance sheet to 51 percent on a net debt to book capitalization basis."
"Since reporting earnings in May 2016, we have continued to actively manage our fleet employment mix using a variety of levers," Mr. Mackay continued. "We secured three time-charter-out contracts and a time-charter swap agreement, which increases our fixed-rate cover to approximately 30 percent over the next 12 months and locks-in cash flows at attractive levels, thereby reducing our overall cash flow break-even level."
Summary of Recent Developments
Sale of Teesta Spirit MR Tanker
In June 2016, Teekay Tankers entered into an agreement to sell one of its non-core MR product tankers, the 2004-built Teesta Spirit, to a third party for gross proceeds of approximately $14 million. The vessel is expected to deliver in mid-August 2016.
Increased Teekay Tankers'' Fixed-Rate Charter Coverage
Since May 2016, Teekay Tankers has entered into time charter-out contracts for one Suezmax tanker and two Aframax tankers and a time-charter swap agreement, which effectively provides a fixed charter rate on approximately one Aframax vessel-equivalent. These contracts have an average rate of approximately $24,800 per day with firm contract periods ranging from 11 to 24 months. Three contracts commenced in June and July 2016 and the remaining contract is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2016.
Tanker Market
Crude tanker rates declined during the second quarter of 2016 due to seasonal factors and reduced oil supply in key export markets, yet they remained significantly above the cyclical lows experienced during 2011-2014. Spot Aframax rates averaged their second highest level for a second quarter since 2008.
High oil inventories and weaker refining margins led to the first year-on-year reduction in global refinery throughput in three years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In addition, significant oil supply outages in Nigeria and Latin America led to a reduced supply of cargoes in key Aframax and Suezmax load regions. These factors combined to reduce crude tanker demand and put pressure on tanker rates during the second quarter and the early part of the third quarter of 2016.
Underlying global oil demand remains relatively strong, supported by ongoing low oil prices and high levels of gasoline consumption across all markets. The IEA has again increased its forecasted 2016 oil demand growth to 1.4 million barrels per day (mb/d), up from 1.2 mb/d in April 2016. The potential return of normalized oil production in the Atlantic basin could further support crude tanker demand in the second half of the year, particularly towards the seasonally stronger winter months.
During the first half of 2016, the world tanker fleet grew by 14.2 million deadweight (mdwt), or 2.7 percent. This fleet growth is set to continue over the next 12-18 months as the current tanker newbuilding orderbook delivers, with projected tanker fleet growth of 5.7 percent in 2016 and 5.1 percent in 2017. However, the bulk of the fleet growth in the world Suezmax fleet will be felt more in 2017 when the majority of the Suezmax orderbook is scheduled to deliver. Looking ahead, a lack of new tanker orders in 2016 due to restricted access to capital should result in low fleet growth once the current orderbook delivers over the next 18 months. In addition, very low levels of scrapping over the past two years have led to a build-up in the fleet of older vessels which will become potential candidates for scrapping in the coming years. As such, lower fleet growth is expected post-2017, which should help restore balance to the tanker market.
Overall, the Company expects lower seasonal freight rates to persist through the third quarter before an uptick during the winter months when increased oil demand and winter weather delays typically lead to improved tanker market conditions. Further upside could come from the potential return of Atlantic basin oil supply volumes following temporary supply disruptions in the second and third quarters.
Operating Results
The following table highlights the operating performance of the Company''s time-charter vessels and spot vessels trading in pools measured in net voyage revenue per revenue day, or time-charter equivalent (TCE) rates, before related-party pool management fees, related-party commissions and off-hire bunker expenses:
Teekay Tankers'' Fleet
The following table summarizes the Company''s fleet as of August 3, 2016 (including committed time charter-out contracts and excluding one MR tanker that is expected to be sold in mid-August 2016):
Liquidity Update
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had total liquidity of $93.0 million (comprised of $58.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $35.0 million in undrawn revolving credit facilities), compared to total liquidity of $103.9 million as at March 31, 2016.
Conference Call
The Company plans to host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss its results for the second quarter of 2016. An accompanying investor presentation will be available on Teekay Tankers'' website at prior to the start of the call. All shareholders and interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call by choosing from the following options:
The conference call will be recorded and available until Thursday, August 18, 2016. This recording can be accessed following the live call by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (647) 436-0148, if outside North America, and entering access code 4980131.
About Teekay Tankers
Teekay Tankers currently owns a fleet of 44 double-hull tankers, including 22 Suezmax tankers, 14 Aframax tankers, seven Long Range 2 (LR2) product tankers and one Medium-Range (MR) product tanker, and has six contracted time charter-in vessels. Teekay Tankers'' vessels are employed through a mix of short- or medium-term fixed rate time charter contracts and spot tanker market trading. The Company also owns a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) through a 50 percent-owned joint venture. In addition, Teekay Tankers owns a ship-to-ship transfer business and a minority interest of over 11 percent in Tanker Investments Ltd. (OSLO: TIL), which currently owns a fleet of 18 modern tankers. Teekay Tankers was formed in December 2007 by Teekay Corporation as part of its strategy to expand its conventional oil tanker business.
Teekay Tankers'' common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TNK."
Definitions and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes various financial measures that are non-GAAP financial measures as defined under the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These non-GAAP financial measures, which include Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow, are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures do not have standardized meanings, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company''s financial performance.
Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted net income excludes from net income items of income or loss that are typically excluded by securities analysts in their published estimates of the Company''s financial results. The Company believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company''s financial performance. Please refer to Appendix A of this release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure reflected in the Company''s consolidated financial statements.
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow (FCF) represents net income, plus depreciation and amortization, unrealized losses from derivatives, non-cash items, FCF from the equity accounted investments and any write-offs or other non-recurring items, less unrealized gains from derivatives, equity income from the equity accounted investments, net income attributable to the Entities under Common Control and other non-cash items. Please refer to Appendix B to this release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure reflected in the Company''s consolidated financial statements.
Components of equity income are detailed in the table below:
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management''s current views with respect to certain future events and performance, including statements regarding: crude oil and refined product tanker market fundamentals, including the balance of supply and demand in the tanker market, the amount of new orders for tankers, the estimated growth in the world tanker fleet, the amount of tanker scrapping, estimated growth in global oil demand and supply, crude oil tanker demand, and the potential return of oil production in the Atlantic basin; tanker fleet utilization and spot tanker rates, particularly in the third quarter of 2016 and the upcoming winter months; the effect of changes in oil prices and refinery throughput; the Company''s future fixed-rate cover, including the impact on the Company''s cash break-even level; the expected timeframe for commencement of a time charter-out contract; and the sale of the Teesta Spirit product tanker, including the impact on the Company''s financial leverage. The following factors are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and that should be considered in evaluating any such statement: a delay in, or failure to complete, the sale of the Teesta Spirit; changes in the production of, or demand for, oil or refined products; changes in trading patterns significantly affecting overall vessel tonnage requirements; greater or less than anticipated levels of tanker newbuilding orders and deliveries and greater or less than anticipated rates of tanker scrapping; changes in global oil prices; changes in applicable industry laws and regulations and the timing of implementation of new laws and regulations; increased costs; and other factors discussed in Teekay Tankers'' filings from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company''s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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