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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 000-51442
GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Republic of the Marshall Islands
98-043-9758
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10171
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(646) 443-8550
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of May 19, 2014: Common stock, $0.01 per share 44,449,407 shares.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
a)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
1
b)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
2
c)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
3
d)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three Months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
4
e)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
6
f)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
52
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
53
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
54
Item 6.
Exhibits
55
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Website Information
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
92,408
122,722
Restricted cash
9,975
9,850
Due from charterers, net of a reserve of $686 and $632, respectively
11,438
14,241
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
26,275
19,065
Total current assets
140,096
165,878
Noncurrent assets:
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation of $764,491 and $730,662, respectively
2,641,592
2,673,795
Deposits on vessels
17,175
1,013
Deferred drydock, net of accumulated amortization of $9,512 and $11,107, respectively
14,916
11,069
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $24,498 and $22,279, respectively
20,054
22,011
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,653 and $3,438, respectively
4,182
5,104
Other noncurrent assets
514
300
Investments
63,355
77,570
Total noncurrent assets
2,762,088
2,791,376
Total assets
2,902,184
2,957,254
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
35,605
27,359
Current portion of long-term debt
1,309,441
1,316,439
Current interest payable
13,199
Convertible senior note payable
117,180
115,881
Deferred revenue
1,588
1,597
Current portion of lease obligations
168
176
Fair value of derivative instruments
5,747
6,975
Total current liabilities
1,482,928
1,481,626
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term lease obligations
3,222
3,114
Time charters acquired
35
84
Long-term debt
162,563
163,625
Total noncurrent liabilities
165,820
166,823
Total liabilities
1,648,748
1,648,449
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited shareholders equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01; 100,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 44,449,407 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
445
Additional paid-in capital
847,181
846,658
Accumulated other comprehensive income
40,735
53,722
Retained earnings
27,535
66,644
Total Genco Shipping & Trading Limited shareholders equity
915,896
967,469
Noncontrolling interest
337,540
341,336
Total equity
1,253,436
1,308,805
Total liabilities and equity
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except for Earnings Per Share and Share Data)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2014
2013
Revenues:
Voyage revenues
63,180
39,676
Service revenues
810
Total revenues
63,990
40,486
Operating expenses:
Voyage expenses
1,956
1,272
Vessel operating expenses
31,223
27,119
General, administrative, and management fees
15,376
8,191
Depreciation and amortization
36,201
34,378
Total operating expenses
84,756
70,960
Operating loss
(20,766
)
(30,474
Other (expense) income:
Other (expense) income
(57
19
Interest income
20
18
Interest expense
(21,023
(21,289
Other expense
(21,060
(21,252
Loss before income taxes
(41,826
(51,726
Income tax expense
(412
(224
Net loss
(42,238
(51,950
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(3,133
(3,787
Net loss attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
(39,105
(48,163
Net loss per share-basic
(0.90
(1.12
Net loss per share-diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic
43,568,942
43,161,510
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted
Dividends declared per share
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
Change in unrealized gain on investments
(14,215
9,603
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net
1,228
2,301
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(12,987
11,904
Comprehensive loss
(55,225
(40,046
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
(52,092
(36,259
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Retained Earnings
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Shareholders Equity
Noncontrolling Interest
Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2014
Nonvested stock amortization
427
963
1,390
Cash dividends paid by Baltic Trading Limited
(4
(1,530
(1,534
Vesting of restricted shares issued by Baltic Trading Limited
96
(96
Balance March 31, 2014
Balance January 1, 2013
443
863,303
(11,841
214,391
1,066,296
194,911
1,261,207
Forfeiture of 6,750 shares of nonvested stock
769
464
1,233
(2
(170
(172
48
(48
Balance March 31, 2013
864,120
63
166,226
1,030,852
191,370
1,222,222
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs
2,220
1,835
Amortization of time charters acquired
(49
(132
Amortization of discount on Convertible Senior Notes
1,299
1,179
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
Amortization of nonvested stock compensation expense
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in due from charterers
2,803
(427
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
(7,210
(2,181
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
8,558
89
Decrease in deferred revenue
(9
(236
Increase in lease obligations
100
125
Deferred drydock costs incurred
(5,669
(1,283
Net cash used in operating activities
(2,604
(17,366
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of vessels, including deposits
(17,618
Purchase of other fixed assets
(179
(13
Changes in deposits of restricted cash
(125
Net cash used in investing activities
(17,922
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments on the $100 Million Term Loan Facility
(1,923
Repayments on the $253 Million Term Loan Facility
(5,075
Repayments on the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility
(375
Repayments on the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility
(687
Payment of dividend by subsidiary
Payment of common stock issuance costs by subsidiary
(106
Payment of deferred financing costs
(88
Net cash used in financing activities
(9,788
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(30,314
(17,551
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
72,600
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
55,049
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share and Share Data)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GS&T), its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and its subsidiary, Baltic Trading Limited (collectively, the Company). The Company is engaged in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes worldwide through the ownership and operation of drybulk carrier vessels. GS&T is incorporated under the laws of the Marshall Islands and as of March 31, 2014, is the sole owner of all of the outstanding shares of the following subsidiaries: Genco Ship Management LLC; Genco Investments LLC; Genco RE Investments LLC; and the ship-owning subsidiaries as set forth below. As of March 31, 2014, Genco Ship Management LLC is the sole owner of all of the outstanding shares of Genco Management (USA) Limited.
On April 21, 2014, GS&T and its subsidiaries other than Baltic Trading Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Debtors) filed voluntary petitions for relief (the Chapter 11 Cases) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court). The Debtors plan to continue to operate their businesses in the ordinary course as debtors-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. Through the Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors seek to implement a Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization of the Debtors Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the Prepack Plan) for which the Company solicited votes from certain classes of its creditors prior to commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases in accordance with the Restructuring Support Agreement that the Debtors entered into with certain of its creditors on April 3, 2014 (the Support Agreement).
The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default with respect to each of the following agreements or instruments:
· the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2007 (as amended to date), by and among the Company as borrower, the banks and other financial institutions named therein as lenders, Wilmington Trust, N.A., as successor administrative and collateral agent, and the other parties thereto, relating to approximately $1,055,912 of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, fees, costs, and other expenses (the 2007 Credit Facility);
· the Loan Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2010 (as amended to date), by and among the Company as borrower, Genco Aquitane Limited and the other subsidiaries of the Company named therein as guarantors, the banks and financial institutions named therein as lenders, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, DVB Bank SE, Deutsche Bank AG Filiale Deutschlandgeschaft, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) as mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, DVB Bank SE, Deutsche Bank AG, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) as swap providers, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. as agent for the lenders and the assignee, relating to approximately $175,718 of principal and accrued and unpaid interest, fees, costs, and other expenses (the $253 Million Term Loan Facility);
· the Loan Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2010 (as amended to date), by and among the Company as borrower, Genco Ocean Limited and the other subsidiaries of the Company named therein as guarantors, the banks and financial institutions named therein as lenders, and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as agent and security trustee, relating to approximately $73,561 of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, fees, costs, and other expenses (the $100 Million Term Loan Facility);
· the Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture relating to $125,000 of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest outstanding of the Companys 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 2015 (the Indenture);
· the outstanding interest rate swap with DnB NOR Bank, relating to a liability position of $5,747 as of March 31, 2014.
As a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, all indebtedness outstanding under the 2007 Credit Facility and the Indenture was accelerated and became due and payable, and indebtedness under the other agreements and instruments described above can be accelerated and become due and payable upon notice to the Company, subject to an automatic stay of any action to collect, assert, or recover a claim against the Company or the other Debtors and the application of the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Company is required to apply Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification
(ASC) 852, Reorganizations, effective on April 21, 2014, which is applicable to companies in Chapter 11, which generally does not change the manner in which financial statements are prepared. However, it does require that the financial statements for periods subsequent to the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Revenues, expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses that can be directly associated with the reorganization and restructuring of the business must be reported separately as Reorganization items in the consolidated statements of operations beginning in the quarter ending June 30, 2014. The balance sheet must distinguish pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise from both those pre-petition liabilities that are not subject to compromise and from post-petition liabilities. The Company will evaluate creditors claims for other claims that may also have priority over unsecured creditors. Liabilities that may be affected by a plan of reorganization must be reported at the amounts expected to be approved by the Bankruptcy Court, even if they may be settled for lesser amounts as a result of the plan or reorganization.
Below is the list of GS&Ts wholly owned ship-owning subsidiaries as of March 31, 2014:
Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Vessel Acquired
Dwt
Delivery Date
Year Built
Genco Reliance Limited
Genco Reliance
29,952
12/6/04
1999
Genco Vigour Limited
Genco Vigour
73,941
12/15/04
Genco Explorer Limited
Genco Explorer
12/17/04
Genco Carrier Limited
Genco Carrier
47,180
12/28/04
1998
Genco Sugar Limited
Genco Sugar
12/30/04
Genco Pioneer Limited
Genco Pioneer
1/4/05
Genco Progress Limited
Genco Progress
1/12/05
Genco Wisdom Limited
Genco Wisdom
1/13/05
1997
Genco Success Limited
Genco Success
47,186
1/31/05
Genco Beauty Limited
Genco Beauty
2/7/05
Genco Knight Limited
Genco Knight
2/16/05
Genco Leader Limited
Genco Leader
Genco Marine Limited
Genco Marine
45,222
3/29/05
1996
Genco Prosperity Limited
Genco Prosperity
4/4/05
Genco Muse Limited
Genco Muse
48,913
10/14/05
2001
Genco Acheron Limited
Genco Acheron
72,495
11/7/06
Genco Surprise Limited
Genco Surprise
11/17/06
Genco Augustus Limited
Genco Augustus
180,151
8/17/07
2007
Genco Tiberius Limited
Genco Tiberius
175,874
8/28/07
Genco London Limited
Genco London
177,833
9/28/07
Genco Titus Limited
Genco Titus
177,729
11/15/07
Genco Challenger Limited
Genco Challenger
28,428
12/14/07
2003
Genco Charger Limited
Genco Charger
28,398
2005
Genco Warrior Limited
Genco Warrior
55,435
12/17/07
Genco Predator Limited
Genco Predator
55,407
12/20/07
Genco Hunter Limited
Genco Hunter
58,729
Genco Champion Limited
Genco Champion
28,445
1/2/08
2006
Genco Constantine Limited
Genco Constantine
180,183
2/21/08
2008
Genco Raptor LLC
Genco Raptor
76,499
6/23/08
Genco Cavalier LLC
Genco Cavalier
53,617
7/17/08
Genco Thunder LLC
Genco Thunder
76,588
9/25/08
Genco Hadrian Limited
Genco Hadrian
169,694
12/29/08
Genco Commodus Limited
Genco Commodus
169,025
7/22/09
2009
Genco Maximus Limited
Genco Maximus
9/18/09
Genco Claudius Limited
Genco Claudius
12/30/09
2010
Genco Bay Limited
Genco Bay
34,296
8/24/10
Genco Ocean Limited
Genco Ocean
34,409
7/26/10
Genco Avra Limited
Genco Avra
34,391
5/12/11
2011
Genco Mare Limited
Genco Mare
34,428
7/20/11
Genco Spirit Limited
Genco Spirit
34,432
11/10/11
Genco Aquitaine Limited
Genco Aquitaine
57,981
8/18/10
Genco Ardennes Limited
Genco Ardennes
8/31/10
Genco Auvergne Limited
Genco Auvergne
8/16/10
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Genco Bourgogne Limited
Genco Bourgogne
Genco Brittany Limited
Genco Brittany
9/23/10
Genco Languedoc Limited
Genco Languedoc
9/29/10
Genco Loire Limited
Genco Loire
53,416
8/4/10
Genco Lorraine Limited
Genco Lorraine
7/29/10
Genco Normandy Limited
Genco Normandy
53,596
8/10/10
Genco Picardy Limited
Genco Picardy
55,257
Genco Provence Limited
Genco Provence
55,317
8/23/10
2004
Genco Pyrenees Limited
Genco Pyrenees
Genco Rhone Limited
Genco Rhone
58,018
3/29/11
Baltic Trading Limited (Baltic Trading) was a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of GS&T until Baltic Trading completed its initial public offering, or IPO, on March 15, 2010. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Genco Investments LLC owned 6,356,471 shares of Baltic Tradings Class B Stock, which represented a 11.05% ownership interest in Baltic Trading and 65.08% of the aggregate voting power of Baltic Tradings outstanding shares of voting stock. Additionally, pursuant to the subscription agreement between Genco Investments LLC and Baltic Trading, for so long as GS&T directly or indirectly holds at least 10% of the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Baltic Tradings common stock and Class B stock, Genco Investments LLC will be entitled to receive an additional number of shares of Baltic Tradings Class B stock equal to 2% of the number of common shares issued in the future, other than shares issued under Baltic Tradings 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.
Below is the list of Baltic Tradings wholly owned ship-owning subsidiaries as of March 31, 2014:
Baltic Tradings Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Baltic Leopard Limited
Baltic Leopard
53,447
4/8/10
Baltic Panther Limited
Baltic Panther
53,351
4/29/10
Baltic Cougar Limited
Baltic Cougar
53,432
5/28/10
Baltic Jaguar Limited
Baltic Jaguar
53,474
5/14/10
Baltic Bear Limited
Baltic Bear
177,717
Baltic Wolf Limited
Baltic Wolf
177,752
10/14/10
Baltic Wind Limited
Baltic Wind
Baltic Cove Limited
Baltic Cove
34,403
Baltic Breeze Limited
Baltic Breeze
34,386
10/12/10
Baltic Fox Limited
Baltic Fox
31,883
9/6/13
Baltic Hare Limited
Baltic Hare
31,887
9/5/13
Baltic Lion Limited
Baltic Lion
179,185
12/27/13
2012
Baltic Tiger Limited
Baltic Tiger
11/26/13
Baltic Hornet Limited
Baltic Hornet
64,000
Q3 2014 (1)
2014 (1)
Baltic Wasp Limited
Baltic Wasp
Q4 2014 (1)
Baltic Scorpion Limited
Baltic Scorpion
Q2 2015 (1)
2015 (1)
Baltic Mantis Limited
Baltic Mantis
Q3 2015 (1)
(1) Built dates and dates for vessels being delivered in the future are estimates based on the guidance received from the sellers and the respective shipyards.
The Company provides technical services for drybulk vessels purchased by Maritime Equity Partners LLC (MEP). Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GS&T, controls and has a minority interest in MEP. These services include oversight of crew management, insurance, drydocking, ship operations and financial statement preparation, but do not include chartering services. The services are provided for a fee of $750 per ship per day plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and will be provided for an initial term of one year. MEP has the right to cancel provision of services on 60 days notice with payment of a one-year termination fee upon a change in control of the Company. The Company may terminate provision of the services at any time on 60 days notice.
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2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which include the accounts of GS&T, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and Baltic Trading, a subsidiary in which the Company owns a majority of the voting interests and exercises control. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and operating results have been included in the statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the 2013 10-K). The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Vessels, net
Vessels, net is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Included in vessel costs are acquisition costs directly attributable to the acquisition of a vessel and expenditures made to prepare the vessel for its initial voyage. The Company also capitalizes interest costs for a vessel under construction as a cost which is directly attributable to the acquisition of a vessel. Vessels are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, determined to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Depreciation expense for vessels for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $34,160 and $32,739, respectively.
Depreciation expense is calculated based on cost less the estimated residual scrap value. The costs of significant replacements, renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the vessels remaining estimated useful life or the estimated life of the renewal or betterment. Undepreciated cost of any asset component being replaced that was acquired after the initial vessel purchase is written off as a component of vessel operating expense. Expenditures for routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Scrap value is estimated by the Company by taking the estimated scrap value of $245 per lightweight ton (lwt) times the weight of the ship in lwts.
Deferred revenue primarily relates to cash received from charterers prior to it being earned. These amounts are recognized as income when earned. Additionally, deferred revenue includes estimated customer claims mainly due to time charter performance issues. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had an accrual of $579 and $536, respectively, related to these estimated customer claims.
Voyage expense recognition
In time charters, spot market-related time charters and pool agreements, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. There are certain other non-specified voyage expenses, such as commissions, which are typically borne by the Company. At the inception of a time charter, the Company records the difference between the cost of bunker fuel delivered by the terminating charterer and the bunker fuel sold to the new charterer as a gain or loss within voyage expenses. These differences in bunkers resulted in net gains of $66 and $364 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, voyage expenses include the cost of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 reflects the noncontrolling interests share of the net loss of Baltic Trading, a subsidiary of the Company, which owns and employs drybulk vessels in the spot market, in vessel pools or on spot market-related time charters. The spot market represents immediate chartering of a vessel, usually for single voyages. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the noncontrolling interest held an 88.95% economic interest in Baltic Trading while only holding 34.92% of the voting power.
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Income taxes
Pursuant to certain agreements, GS&T technically and commercially manages vessels for Baltic Trading, as well as provides technical management of vessels for MEP in exchange for specified fees for these services provided. These services are performed by Genco Management (USA) Limited (Genco (USA)), which has elected to be taxed as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes. As such, Genco (USA) is subject to United States federal income tax on its worldwide net income, including the net income derived from providing these services. Genco (USA) has entered into a cost-sharing agreement with the Company and Genco Ship Management LLC, collectively Manco, pursuant to which Genco (USA) agrees to reimburse Manco for the costs incurred by Genco (USA) for the use of Mancos personnel and services in connection with the provision of the services for both Baltic Trading and MEPs vessels.
Total revenue earned for these services during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1,855 and $1,490, respectively, of which $1,045 and $680, respectively, eliminated upon consolidation. After allocation of certain expenses, there was taxable income of $886 associated with these activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This resulted in estimated tax expense of $400 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. After allocation of certain expenses, there was taxable income of $592 associated with these activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This resulted in income tax expense of $224 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Baltic Trading is subject to income tax on its United States source income. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, Baltic Trading had United States operations which resulted in United States source income of $567. Baltic Tradings estimated United States income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $12. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, Baltic Trading did not earn any United States source income, and therefore, there was no income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
3 - SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company determines its operating segments based on the information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance. Based on this information, the Company has two reportable operating segments, GS&T and Baltic Trading. Both GS&T and Baltic Trading are engaged in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes worldwide through the ownership and operation of drybulk carrier vessels. GS&T seeks to deploy its vessels on time charters, spot market-related time charters or in vessel pools trading in the spot market and Baltic Trading seeks to deploy its vessel charters in the spot market, which represents immediate chartering of a vessel, usually for single voyages, or employing vessels on spot market-related time charters or in vessel pools. Segment results are evaluated based on net (loss) income. The accounting policies applied to the reportable segments are the same as those used in the preparation of the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements.
The following table presents a reconciliation of total voyage revenue from external (third party) customers for the Companys two operating segments to total consolidated voyage revenue from external customers for the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Voyage Revenue from External Customers
GS&T
50,089
33,690
Baltic Trading
13,091
5,986
Total operating segments
Eliminating revenue
Total consolidated voyage revenue from external customers
The following table presents a reconciliation of total intersegment revenue, which eliminates upon consolidation, for the Companys two operating segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The intersegment revenue noted in the following table represents revenue earned by GS&T pursuant to the management agreement entered into with Baltic Trading, which includes commercial service fees, technical service fees and sale and purchase fees, if any.
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Intersegment revenue
1,045
680
(1,045
(680
Total consolidated intersegment revenue
The following table presents a reconciliation of total net loss for the Companys two operating segments to total consolidated net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The eliminating net loss noted in the following table consists of the elimination of intercompany transactions between GS&T and Baltic Trading, as well as dividends received by GS&T from Baltic Trading for its Class B shares of Baltic Trading.
(38,569
(46,848
(3,533
(5,083
(42,102
(51,931
Eliminating net loss
136
Total consolidated net loss
The following table presents a reconciliation of total assets for the Companys two operating segments to total consolidated assets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The eliminating assets noted in the following table consist of the elimination of intercompany transactions resulting from the capitalization of fees paid to GS&T by Baltic Trading as vessel assets, including related accumulated depreciation, as well as the outstanding receivable balance due to GS&T from Baltic Trading as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
2,353,364
2,404,811
553,564
557,367
2,906,928
2,962,178
Eliminating assets
(4,744
(4,924
Total consolidated assets
4 - CASH FLOW INFORMATION
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had one and four interest rate swaps, respectively, which are described and discussed in Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements. At March 31, 2014, the fair value of the swap is in a liability position of $5,747, all of which was classified within current liabilities. At December 31, 2013, the four swaps were in a liability position of $6,975, all of which was classified within current liabilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had non-cash investing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in accounts payable and accrued expenses consisting of $213 for the purchase of vessels, including deposits and $145 for the purchase of other fixed assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had non-cash financing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in accounts payable and accrued expenses consisting of $253 associated with deferred financing fees and $5 for the payment of common stock issuance costs by its subsidiary. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had non-cash financing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in current interest payable consisting of $13,199 associated with deferred financing fees.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had non-cash investing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in accounts payable and accrued expenses consisting of $27 for the purchase of vessels, including deposits and $48 for the purchase of other fixed assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had non-cash financing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in current interest payable consisting of $13,199 associated with deferred financing fees.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company made a reclassification of $984 from fixed assets to vessel assets for items that should be capitalized and depreciated over the remaining life of the respective vessels.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized, and including bond coupon interest paid, was $14,163 and $20,795, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, cash paid for estimated income taxes was $1,072 and $103, respectively.
5 - VESSEL ACQUISITIONS
On July 2, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase two Handysize drybulk vessels from subsidiaries of Clipper Group for an aggregate purchase price of $41,000. The Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 5, 2013 and the Baltic Fox, a 2010-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 6, 2013. Baltic Trading financed the vessel acquisitions with proceeds from its May 28, 2013 common stock offering and borrowings under its $22 Million Term Loan Facility entered into on August 30, 2013.
On October 31, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase two Capesize drybulk vessels from affiliates of SK Shipping Co. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $103,000. The Baltic Lion, a 2012-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on December 27, 2013, and the Baltic Tiger, a 2011-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on November 26, 2013. Baltic Trading financed the vessel acquisitions with cash on hand and borrowings under its $44 Million Term Loan Facility entered into on December 3, 2013.
On November 13, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase up to four 64,000 dwt Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $28,000 per vessel, or up to $112,000 in the aggregate. Baltic Trading agreed to purchase two such vessels, to be renamed the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and obtained an option to purchase up to two additional such vessels for the same purchase price, which Baltic Trading exercised on January 8, 2014. These vessels are to be renamed the Baltic Mantis and the Baltic Scorpion. The purchases are subject to completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp are expected to be delivered to Baltic Trading during the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. The Baltic Scorpion and the Baltic Mantis are expected to be delivered to Baltic Trading during the second and third quarters of 2015, respectively. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deposits on vessels was $17,175 and $1,013, respectively. Baltic Trading intends to use a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations as well as commercial bank debt to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels.
Refer to Note 1 General Information for a listing of the vessel delivery dates for the vessels in the Companys fleet and the estimated delivery dates for vessels that Baltic Trading has entered into agreements to purchase.
Below market time charters, including those acquired during previous periods, were amortized as an increase to voyage revenue in the amount of $49 and $132 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Capitalized interest expense associated with the newbuilding contracts entered into by Baltic Trading for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $98 and $0, respectively.
6 - INVESTMENTS
The Company holds an investment in the capital stock of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation Limited (Jinhui) and Korea Line Corporation (KLC). Jinhui is a drybulk shipping owner and operator focused on the Supramax segment of drybulk shipping. KLC is a marine transportation service company which operates a fleet of carriers which includes carriers for iron ore, liquefied natural gas and tankers for oil and petroleum products. These investments are designated as Available For Sale (AFS) and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI). At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company held 16,335,100 shares of Jinhui capital stock which is recorded at its fair value of $63,286 and $77,488, respectively, based on the last closing price during each respective quarter on March 31, 2014 and December 30, 2013, respectively. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company held 3,355 shares of KLC stock which is recorded at its fair value of $69 and $82, respectively, based on the last closing price during each respective quarter on March 31, 2014 and December 30, 2013.
The Company reviews the investment in Jinhui and KLC for impairment on a quarterly basis. There were no impairment charges recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
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The unrealized gain (losses) on the Jinhui capital stock and KLC stock are a component of AOCI since these investments are designated as AFS securities.
Refer to Note 12 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for a breakdown of the components of AOCI.
7 NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
The computation of basic net loss per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The computation of diluted net loss per share assumes the vesting of nonvested stock awards (refer to Note 20 Nonvested Stock Awards), for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost attributable to future services and are not yet recognized using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. Of the 880,465 nonvested shares outstanding at March 31, 2014 (refer to Note 20 Nonvested Stock Awards), all are anti-dilutive. The Companys diluted net loss per share will also reflect the assumed conversion under the Companys convertible debt if the impact is dilutive under the if converted method. The impact of the shares convertible under the Companys convertible notes is excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when interest expense per common share obtainable upon conversion is greater than basic earnings per share.
The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic net loss per share and diluted net loss per share are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Common shares outstanding, basic:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic
Common shares outstanding, diluted:
Dilutive effect of convertible notes
Dilutive effect of restricted stock awards
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the net loss attributable to GS&T and the net loss attributable to GS&T for diluted net loss per share under the if-converted method:
Net loss attributable to GS&T
Interest expense related to convertible notes, if dilutive
Net loss attributable to GS&T for the computation of diluted net loss per share
8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following represent related party transactions reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements:
The Company makes available employees performing internal audit services to General Maritime Corporation (GMC), where the Companys Chairman, Peter C. Georgiopoulos, also serves as Chairman of the Board. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company invoiced $35 and $35, respectively, to GMC, which includes time associated with such internal audit services and other expenditures. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred travel and other office related expenditures totaling $28 and $27, respectively, reimbursable to GMC or its service provider. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amount due to GMC from the Company was $9 and $16, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred legal services (primarily in connection with vessel acquisitions) aggregating $3 and $0, respectively, from Constantine Georgiopoulos, the father of Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman of the Board. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amount due to Constantine Georgiopoulos was $26 and $25, respectively.
GS&T and Baltic Trading have entered into agreements with Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, Inc. (Aegean) to purchase lubricating oils for certain vessels in their fleets. Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman of the Board of the Company, is Chairman of the Board of Aegean. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, Aegean supplied lubricating oils to the Companys vessels aggregating $600 and $565, respectively. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $367 and $263 remained outstanding, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company invoiced MEP for technical services provided and expenses paid on MEPs behalf aggregating $822 and $832, respectively. Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman of the Board, controls and has a minority interest in MEP. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $2 and $7, respectively, was due to the Company from MEP. Total service revenue earned by the Company for technical service provided to MEP for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $810 during both periods.
9 - DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
2007 Credit Facility
1,055,912
$100 Million Term Loan Facility
73,561
75,484
$253 Million Term Loan Facility
175,718
180,793
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility
102,250
Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility
21,250
21,625
Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility
43,313
44,000
Less: Current portion
(1,309,441
(1,316,439
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On July 20, 2007, the Company entered into the 2007 Credit Facility with DnB NOR Bank ASA. The maximum amount that may be borrowed under the 2007 Credit Facility at March 31, 2014 is $1,055,912. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity under the 2007 Credit Facility.
In 2009, the Company obtained a waiver of the collateral maintenance covenant under this facility until the Company can represent that it is in compliance with all of its financial covenants and is otherwise able to pay a dividend and purchase or redeem shares of common stock under the terms of the facility in effect before the waiver. The Companys cash dividends and share repurchases have been suspended until the collateral maintenance financial covenant can be satisfied.
The maximum leverage ratio covenant and minimum permitted consolidated interest ratio covenants were waived for the periods ending on and including December 31, 2013 pursuant to the August 1, 2012 agreements to amend or waive certain provisions of the agreements for the 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility and the $253 Million Term Loan Facility (as defined below) (the August 2012 Agreements).
The gross interest-bearing debt to total capital covenant ended during the period ending on and including December 31, 2013 pursuant to the August 2012 Agreements. This covenant limits the ratio of the Companys interest-bearing indebtedness to the sum of its interest-bearing indebtedness and its consolidated net worth in accordance with GAAP to 62.5% on the last day of any fiscal quarter during the waiver period.
Additionally, pursuant to the August 2012 Agreements, the total applicable margin over LIBOR payable on the principal amount of debt outstanding increased from 2.0% to 3.0% per annum. The minimum cash balance required was also increased from $500 to $750 per vessel mortgaged under this facility pursuant to the August 2012 Agreements.
Pursuant to the amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility which was entered into on December 21, 2011, the Company was subject to a facility fee of 2.0% per annum on the average daily outstanding principal amount of the loans outstanding, payable quarterly in arrears, which was subject to a reduction to 1.0% if the Company consummated an equity offering resulting in an aggregate amount of $50,000 of gross proceeds. On February 28, 2012, the Company completed an equity offering of 7,500,000 shares which resulted in gross proceeds of $53,250. As such, effective February 28, 2012, the facility fee was reduced to 1.0%.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company was not in compliance with certain of the financial covenants under its 2007 Credit Facility, as amended, and the debt outstanding under this facility of $1,055,912 has been classified as a current liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
At March 31, 2014, there were no letters of credit issued under the 2007 Credit Facility.
To allow discussions with our creditors concerning our restructuring to continue into April 2014 without the need to file for immediate bankruptcy relief, on March 31, 2014, we entered into agreements with certain of the lenders under our 2007 Credit Facility, our $100 Million Term Loan Facility, and our $253 Million Term Loan Facility (our Credit Facilities) to obtain waivers or forbearances with respect to certain potential or actual events of default as of March 31, 2014 as follows (the Relief Agreements):
· not making the scheduled amortization payment on March 31, 2014 under our 2007 Credit Facility;
· not meeting the consolidated interest ratio covenant for the period ended March 31, 2014;
· not meeting the maximum leverage ratio covenant for the period ending March 31, 2014;
· not meeting the collateral maintenance test under the 2007 Credit Facility;
· not meeting the minimum cash balance covenant under the 2007 Credit Facility;
· not furnishing audited financial statements to the lenders within 90 days after year end for the year ended December 31, 2013;
· a cross-default with respect to our outstanding interest rate swap with respect to the foregoing;
· cross-defaults among our credit facilities with respect to the foregoing; and
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· any related defaults or events of default resulting from the failure to give notice with respect to any of the foregoing.
The Relief Agreement for our 2007 Credit Facility provided that the agent and consenting lenders would forbear to exercise their rights and remedies through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2014 with respect to the foregoing potential or actual events of default, subject to earlier termination if a subsequent event of default occurs under our credit agreements other than those described above or if we breach the terms of the Relief Agreement. The Relief Agreements for our other two Credit Facilities provided that the agent and lenders waived through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2014 the foregoing potential or actual events of default, subject to earlier termination if a subsequent event of default occurs under our credit agreements or if we breach the terms of the Relief Agreements. Notwithstanding such waivers and forbearances, the fact that we did not make the scheduled amortization payment on March 31, 2014 constituted an event of default under our currently outstanding interest rate swap. In addition, under the indenture and supplemental indenture (the Indenture) governing our 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes issued on July 27, 2010 (the 2010 Notes), our failure to make such payment would constitute an event of default under the Indenture if we fail to cure such default within 30 days after notice from the trustee under the Indenture.
On April 1, 2014, we entered into new agreements with the other parties to the Relief Agreements that extended the expiration of the forbearances and waivers under the Relief Agreements from 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2014 to 11:59 p.m. on April 21, 2014. Also, the forbearances and waivers would have terminated if a definitive agreement for our restructuring was not effective by 11:59 p.m. on April 4, 2014. We avoided this termination through our entry into the Support Agreement. Such new agreements are otherwise on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Relief Agreements.
On August 12, 2010, the Company entered into the $100 Million Term Loan Facility. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity as $100,000. The Company has used the $100 Million Term Loan Facility to fund or refund the Company a portion of the purchase price of the acquisition of five vessels from companies within the Metrostar group of companies. As of March 31, 2014, there was no availability under the $100 Million Term Loan Facility.
Pursuant to the amendments to the $100 Million Term Loan Facility that were entered into on December 21, 2011 and the August 2012 Agreements, the maximum leverage ratio covenant and the minimum permitted consolidated interest ratio covenant were waived for the periods ending on and including December 31, 2013.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company was not in compliance with certain of the financial covenants under the $100 Million Term Loan Facility, as amended. As such, the debt outstanding under this facility of $73,561 has been classified as a current liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014.
See above in this note under the heading 2007 Credit Facilities for a description of the agreement the Company entered into to obtain waivers with respect to certain events of default relating to the $100 Million Term Loan Facility. See Note 1 General Information for the Companys restructuring plans, including its filing of the Chapter 11 Cases.
On August 20, 2010, the Company entered into the $253 Million Term Loan Facility. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $253,000 to fund or refund to the Company a portion of the purchase price of the 13 vessels purchased from Bourbon SA during the third quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011. As of March 31, 2014, there was no availability under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility.
Pursuant to the amendment to the $253 Million Term Loan Facility that was entered into on December 21, 2011 and the August 2012 Agreements, the maximum leverage ratio covenant and the minimum permitted consolidated interest ratio covenant were waived for the periods ending on and including December 31, 2013.
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has deposited $9,875 and $9,750, respectively, that has been reflected as restricted cash. Restricted cash will be released only if the underlying collateral is sold or disposed of.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company was not in compliance with certain of the financial covenants under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility, as amended. As such, the debt outstanding under this facility of $175,718 has been classified as a current liability and the restricted cash related to this facility has been classified as a current asset in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014.
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See above in this note under the heading 2007 Credit Facilities for a description of the agreement the Company entered into to obtain waivers with respect to certain events of default relating to the $253 Million Term Loan Facility. See Note 1 General Information for the Companys restructuring plans, including its filing of the Chapter 11 Cases.
On April 16, 2010, Baltic Trading entered into a $100,000 senior secured revolving credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch (as amended, the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility). An amendment to the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility was entered into by Baltic Trading effective November 30, 2010. Among other things, this amendment increased the commitment amount of the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility from $100,000 to $150,000. An additional amendment to the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility was entered into by Baltic Trading effective August 29, 2013 (the August 2013 Amendement). Among other things, the August 2013 Amendment implements the following modifications to the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility:
· The requirement that certain additional vessels acquired by Baltic Trading be mortgaged as collateral under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility was eliminated.
· Restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness by Baltic Trading and its subsidiaries were amended to apply only to those subsidiaries acting as guarantors under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility.
· The total commitment under this facility was reduced to $110,000 and will be further reduced in three consecutive semi-annual reductions of $5,000 commencing on May 30, 2015.
· Borrowings bear interest at an applicable margin over LIBOR of 3.00% per annum if the ratio of the maximum facility amount of the aggregate appraised value of vessels mortgaged under the facility is 55% or less, measured quarterly; otherwise, the applicable margin is 3.35% per annum.
· Financial covenants corresponding to the liquidity and leverage under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility (as defined below) have been incorporated into the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility.
As of March 31, 2014, $7,750 remained available under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility as the total commitment was reduced to $110,000 on August 29, 2013. The total available working capital borrowings of $25,000 are subject to the total remaining availability under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, therefore, only $7,750 is available for working capital purposes as of March 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company believes Baltic Trading is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility.
On August 30, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Baltic Trading, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $22,000 (the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. This facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or September 4, 2019. Borrowings under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 1.00% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on August 30, 2013 and ended on September 4, 2013, the date which the entire $22,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $375 each commencing three months after the last vessel delivery date, or December 4, 2013, and a final payment of $13,375 due on the maturity date.
Borrowings under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility are secured by liens on Baltic Tradings vessels purchased with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Fox and the Baltic Hare, and other related assets. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility, Baltic Trading agreed to guarantee the obligations of its subsidiaries under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility.
On September 4, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited made drawdowns of $10,730 and $11,270 for the Baltic Hare and the Baltic Fox, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, Baltic Trading has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $22,000
and there was no further availability. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total outstanding debt balance was $21,250 and $21,625, respectively, as required repayments began on December 4, 2013.
As of March 31, 2014 the Company believes Baltic Trading is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility.
On December 3, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Baltic Trading, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $44,000 (the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. The Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or December 23, 2019. Borrowings under the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 0.75% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on December 3, 2013 and ended on December 23, 2013, the date which the entire $44,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $688 each commencing three months after the last drawdown date, or March 24, 2014, and a final payment of $28,188 due on the maturity date.
Borrowings under the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility are to be secured by liens on the Companys vessels to be financed or refinanced with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Tiger and the Baltic Lion, and other related assets. Upon the prepayment of $18,000 plus any additional amounts necessary to maintain compliance with the collateral maintenance covenant, Baltic Trading may have the lien on the Baltic Tiger released. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, Baltic Trading agreed to guarantee the obligations of its subsidiaries under the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility.
On December 23, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited made drawdowns of $21,400 and $22,600 for the Baltic Tiger and Baltic Lion, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, Baltic Trading has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $44,000 and there was no further availability. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total outstanding debt balance was $43,313 and $44,000, respectively, as required repayments began on March 24, 2014.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company believes Baltic Trading is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility.
Change of Control
If the Companys ownership in Baltic Trading were to decrease to less than 10% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock and Class B Stock of Baltic Trading, the outstanding Baltic Trading Class B Stock held by the Company would automatically convert into common stock, and the voting power held by the Company in Baltic Trading would likewise decrease to less than 30%. This would result in a change of control as defined under the Baltic Trading 2010 Credit Facility, the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, and would therefore constitute an event of default. Additionally, a change of control constituting an event of default under Baltic Tradings credit facilities would also occur if any party other than the Company or certain other permitted holders beneficially owns more than 30% of the Companys outstanding voting or economic equity interests, which may occur if a party were deemed to control Genco. Refer to Note 1 General Information for discussion of the Companys current economic status.
Interest payable
As required under the August 2012 Agreements, lenders under the 2007 Credit Facility will receive a fee equal to 1.25% of the principal amount outstanding following such prepayment, or $13,199, on the earlier date of the maturity date of this facility or the date on which all obligations under this facility have been paid in full. The $13,199 has been recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2014 as a current liability, consistent with the classification of the principal amount of the 2007 Credit Facility.
Interest rates
The following tables sets forth the effective interest rate associated with the interest expense for the Companys debt facilities
noted above, including the rate differential between the pay fixed, receive variable rate on the interest rate swap agreements that were in effect (refer to Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements), combined, the cost associated with unused commitment fees as well as the 1.0% facility fee for the 2007 Credit Facility as noted above. Additionally, it includes the range of interest rates on the debt, excluding the impact of swaps and unused commitment fees:
Effective Interest Rate
4.35
%
4.73
Range of Interest Rates (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees)
3.15% to 4.25
3.20% to 4.38
10 CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES
The Company issued $125,000 of the 2010 Notes on July 27, 2010. The Indenture for the 2010 Notes includes customary agreements and covenants by the Company, including with respect to events of default.
The following tables provide additional information about the Companys 2010 Notes:
Carrying amount of the equity component (additional paid-in capital)
24,375
Principal amount of the 2010 Notes
125,000
Unamortized discount of the liability component
7,820
9,119
Net carrying amount of the liability component
Effective interest rate on liability component
10.0
Cash interest expense recognized
1,541
Non-cash interest expense recognized
Non-cash deferred financing amortization costs included in interest expense
177
The remaining period over which the unamortized discount will be recognized is 1.38 years. As of March 31, 2014, the if-converted value of the 2010 Notes does not exceed their principal amount.
Refer to Note 1 General Information for additional information regarding defaults relating to the 2010 Notes. As such, in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the liability related to the 2010 Notes was classified as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
11 - INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had one and four interest rate swap agreements outstanding, respectively, with DnB NOR Bank to manage interest costs and the risk associated with variable interest rates related to the Companys 2007 Credit Facility. The total notional principal amount of the swaps at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $106,233 and $306,233, respectively, and the swaps have specified rates and durations.
The following table summarizes the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges that were in place as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
Interest Rate Swap Detail
Notional
Trade
Fixed
Start Date
End date
Amount
Date
Rate
of Swap
Outstanding
9/6/05
4.485
9/14/05
7/29/15
106,233
3/29/06
5.25
1/2/07
1/1/14
50,000
1/9/09
2.05
1/22/09
1/22/14
100,000
2/11/09
2.45
2/23/09
2/23/14
306,233
The following table summarizes the derivative asset and liability balances at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
Balance
Fair Value
Sheet Location
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts
Fair value of derivative instruments (Current Assets)
Fair value of derivative instruments (Current Liabilities)
Fair value of derivative instruments (Noncurrent Assets)
Fair value of derivative instruments (Noncurrent Liabilities)
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Total Derivatives
The differentials to be paid or received for these swap agreements are recognized as an adjustment to interest expense as incurred. The Company utilized cash flow hedge accounting for these swaps through March 31, 2014, whereby the effective portion of the change in the value of the swaps is reflected as a component of AOCI. The ineffective portion is recognized as other expense, which is a component of other (expense) income. On March 31, 2014, the cash flow hedge accounting on the remaining swap agreement was discontinued. After March 31, 2014, changes in the valuation of the swap agreement will be reflected as a component of other (expense) income.
Refer to Note 1 General Information for additional information regarding defaults relating to the swap. As of March 31, 2014, the Company is in default under covenants of its 2007 Credit Facility due to the default on the scheduled debt amortization payment due on March 31, 2014. The default under the 2007 Credit Facility requires the Company to elect interest periods of only one-month, therefore the Company no longer qualifies for hedge accounting under the original designation and hedge accounting has been terminated effective March 31, 2014. As such, in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company has classified the liability related to this interest rate swap as a current liability in its condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014. If the swap agreement is at any time settled, the Company will be required to release any remaining AOCI associated with the swap agreement to interest expense.
The following tables present the impact of derivative instruments and their location within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations:
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2014
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into income (Effective
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into income (Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
Relationships
Portion)
Interest Expense
(1,407
Other Income (Expense)
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For the Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2013
(138
(2,439
The Company is required to provide collateral in the form of vessel assets to support the interest rate swap agreements, excluding vessel assets of Baltic Trading. At March 31, 2014, the Companys 35 vessels mortgaged under the 2007 Credit Facility served as collateral in the aggregate amount of $100,000.
12 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The components of AOCI included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges and net unrealized gains (losses) from investments in Jinhui stock and KLC stock as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
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Changes in AOCI by Component
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges
Net Unrealized Gain on Investments
Total
AOCI January 1, 2014
(6,976
60,698
OCI before reclassifications
2,635
(11,580
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Net current-period OCI
AOCI March 31, 2014
(5,748
46,483
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Reclassifications Out of AOCI
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
Affected Line Item in the Statement Where
Details about AOCI Components
Net Loss is Presented
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
1,407
2,439
Total reclassifications for the period
13 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair values and carrying values of the Companys financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 which are required to be disclosed at fair value, but not recorded at fair value, are noted below.
Carrying Value
10,275
10,150
Floating rate debt
1,472,004
See Below
1,480,064
2010 Notes
102,116
63,438
The fair value of the floating rate debt under the $100 Million Term Loan Facility and $253 Million Term Loan Facility are based on managements estimate utilizing rates the Company believes it would be able to obtain for these credit facilities. However, a portion of the floating rate debt of the 2007 Credit Facility was traded in a private transaction for an amount that is not determinable by the Company, which Management believes was lower than the debts current carrying value. The fair value of the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility is based on rates Baltic Trading has recently obtained pursuant to the amendment to the existing 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility on August 29, 2013. The fair value of the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility is based on rates that Baltic Trading recently obtained upon the effective dates of these facilities on August 30, 2013 and December 3, 2013, respectively. Additionally, the Company considers its creditworthiness in determining the fair value of floating rate debt under the credit facilities. The carrying value approximates the fair market value for these floating rate loans, except for the 2007 Credit Facility. The fair value of the convertible senior notes payable represents the market value based on recent transactions of the 2010 Notes at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 without bifurcating the value of the conversion option. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is the estimated amount the Company would receive to terminate the swap agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the creditworthiness of both the swap counterparty and the Company. The carrying amounts of the Companys other financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (principally Due from charterers and Accounts payable and accrued expenses), approximate fair values because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements & Disclosures (ASC 820-10), applies to all assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. This guidance enables the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumption (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:
· Level 1Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that the Company is able to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these instruments does not entail a significant degree of judgment.
· Level 2Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for instruments that are similar, or quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar instruments, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
· Level 3Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
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As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair values of the Companys financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Derivative instruments liability position
The Company holds an investment in the capital stock of Jinhui, which is classified as a long-term investment. The stock of Jinhui is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is considered a Level 1 item. The Company also holds an investment in the stock of KLC, which is classified as a long-term investment. The stock of KLC is publicly traded on the Korea Stock Exchange and is considered a Level 1 item. The Companys only interest rate derivative instrument is a pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swaps based on LIBOR. The Company has elected to use the income approach to value this derivative, using observable Level 2 market inputs at measurement date and standard valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount assuming that participants are motivated, but not compelled to transact. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (specifically futures contracts on LIBOR for the first two years) and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (specifically LIBOR cash and swap rates and credit risk at commonly quoted intervals). Mid-market pricing is used as a practical expedient for fair value measurements. Refer to Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements for further information regarding the Companys interest rate swap agreements. ASC 820-10 states that the fair value measurement of an asset or liability must reflect the nonperformance risk of the entity and the counterparty. Therefore, the impact of the counterpartys creditworthiness when in an asset position and the Companys creditworthiness when in a liability position have also been factored into the fair value measurement of the derivative instruments. This credit valuation adjustment did not have a material impact on the fair value measurement of the derivative instruments. Refer to Note 1 General Information for additional information regarding defaults relating to the swap. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are considered Level 1 items as they represent liquid assets with short-term maturities. Floating rate debt is considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company considers the estimate of rates it could obtain for similar debt or based upon transaction amongst third parties. The 2010 Notes are publicly traded in the over-the-counter market; however, they are not considered to be actively traded. As such, the 2010 Notes are considered to be a Level 2 item. The Company did not have any Level 3 financial assets or liabilities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
14 - PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT AND NONCURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
Lubricant inventory, fuel oil and diesel oil inventory and other stores
10,247
11,342
Prepaid items
7,596
5,000
Insurance receivable
844
1,096
Other
7,588
1,627
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets
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Other noncurrent assets in the amount of $514 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 represent the security deposit related to the operating lease entered into effective April 4, 2011. Refer to Note 19 Commitments and Contingencies for further information related to the lease agreement.
15 DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
Deferred financing costs include fees, commissions and legal expenses associated with securing loan facilities and other debt offerings and amending existing loan facilities. Total net deferred financing costs consist of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
29,568
1,856
1,783
4,884
4,708
3,637
3,339
529
518
739
737
Total deferred financing costs
44,552
44,290
Less: accumulated amortization
24,498
22,279
Amortization expense for deferred financing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2,220 and $1,835, respectively. This amortization expense is recorded as a component of interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
16 - FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets consist of the following:
Fixed assets, at cost:
Vessel equipment
3,576
4,323
Leasehold improvements
2,679
Furniture and fixtures
786
Computer equipment
794
754
Total costs
7,835
8,542
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
3,653
3,438
Depreciation and amortization expense for fixed assets for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $219 and $228, respectively. Refer to Note 4 Cash Flow Information for information regarding the reclassification from fixed assets to vessels assets during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
17 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
Accounts payable
9,958
5,643
Accrued general and administrative expenses
11,127
8,960
Accrued vessel operating expenses
14,520
12,756
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18 - REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS
Total voyage revenue earned on time charters, including revenue earned in vessel pools and spot market-related time charters, as well as the sale of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $63,180 and $39,676, respectively. There was no profit sharing revenue earned during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Future minimum time charter revenue, based on vessels committed to noncancelable time charter contracts as of May 8, 2014, is expected to be $12,596 for the remainder of 2014, assuming off-hire due to any scheduled drydocking and that no additional off-hire time is incurred. For drydockings, the Company assumes twenty days of offhire. Future minimum revenue excludes revenue earned for the vessels currently in pool arrangements and vessels that are currently on or will be on spot market-related time charters, as spot rates cannot be estimated, as well as profit sharing revenue.
19 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In September 2005, the Company entered into a 15-year lease for office space in New York, New York for which there was a free rental period from September 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006. On January 6, 2012, the Company ceased the use of this space. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, net rent expense of $0 and $109, respectively, was recorded representing the present value of the Companys estimating remaining rent expense for the duration of the lease after taking into account estimated future sublease income based on the sublease agreement entered into effective November 1, 2013. The current lease obligations related to this lease agreement as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $168 and $176, respectively, are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in Current portion of lease obligations. The long-term lease obligations related to this lease agreement as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $708 and $744, respectively, are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in Long-term lease obligations.
Future minimum rental payments on the above lease for the next five years and thereafter are as follows: $388 for the remainder of 2014, $518 for 2015, $529 for 2016, $550 annually for 2017 and 2018 and a total of $1,421 for the remaining term of the lease. The rental payments will be offset by the contract sublease income, as follows: $255 for 2014; $340 annually for 2015 through 2016, $347 for 2017, $380 for 2018 and a total of $983 for the remaining term of the sublease.
Effective April 4, 2011, the Company entered into a seven-year sub-sublease agreement for additional office space in New York, New York. The term of the sub-sublease commenced June 1, 2011, with a free base rental period until October 31, 2011. Following the expiration of the free base rental period, the monthly base rental payments are $82 per month until May 31, 2015 and thereafter will be $90 per month until the end of the seven-year term. Pursuant to the sub-sublease agreement, the sublessor was obligated to contribute $472 toward the cost of the Companys alterations to the sub-subleased office space. The Company has also entered into a direct lease with the over-landlord of such office space that will commence immediately upon the expiration of such sub-sublease agreement, for a term covering the period from May 1, 2018 to September 30, 2025; the direct lease provides for a free base rental period from May 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Following the expiration of the free base rental period, the monthly base rental payments will be $186 per month from October 1, 2018 to April 30, 2023 and $204 per month from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025. For accounting purposes, the sub-sublease agreement and direct lease agreement with the landlord constitutes one lease agreement. As a result of the straight-line rent calculation generated by the free rent period and the tenant work credit, the monthly straight-line rental expense for the term of the entire lease from June 1, 2011 to September 30, 2025 will be $130. The Company had a long-term lease obligation at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $2,514 and $2,370, respectively. Rent expense pertaining to this lease for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $389 during both periods.
Future minimum rental payments on the above lease for the next five years and thereafter are as follows: $736 for the remainder of 2014, $1,037 for 2015, $1,076 annually for 2016 and 2017, $916 for 2018 and a total of $15,590 for the remaining term of the lease.
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20 - NONVESTED STOCK AWARDS
The table below summarizes the Companys nonvested stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014 under the Genco Shipping & Trading Limited 2005 and 2012 Equity Incentive Plans (the GS&T Plans):
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
880,465
7.77
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Outstanding at March 31, 2014
There were no shares that vested under the GS&T Plans during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized nonvested stock amortization expense for the GS&T Plans, which is included in general, administrative and management fees, as follows:
General, administrative and management fees
The fair value of nonvested stock at the grant date is equal to the closing stock price on that date. The Company is amortizing these grants over the applicable vesting periods, net of anticipated forfeitures. As of March 31, 2014, unrecognized compensation cost of $1,975 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.92 years.
On March 13, 2014, Baltic Tradings Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Baltic Trading Limited 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the Baltic Trading Plan) that increased the aggregate number of shares of common stock available for awards from 2,000,000 to 6,000,000 shares. Additionally, on April 9, 2014, at Baltic Tradings 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Baltic Tradings shareholders approved the amendment to the Baltic Trading Plan.
The following table presents a summary of Baltic Tradings nonvested stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014 under the Baltic Trading Plan:
Number of Baltic Trading Common Shares
1,381,429
6.03
(116,500
14.00
1,264,929
5.29
The total fair value of shares that vested under the Baltic Trading Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $774 and $454, respectively. The total fair value is calculated as the number of shares vested during the period multiplied by the fair value on the vesting date.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized nonvested stock amortization expense for the Baltic Trading Plan, which is included in general, administrative and management fees, as follows:
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The Company is amortizing Baltic Tradings grants over the applicable vesting periods, net of anticipated forfeitures. As of March 31, 2014, unrecognized compensation cost of $4,971 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.17 years.
21 - SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Since the inception of its share repurchase program through March 31, 2014, the Company has repurchased and retired 278,300 shares of its common stock for $11,500. Currently, the terms of the 2007 Credit Facility require the Company to suspend all share repurchases until the Company can represent that it is in a position to again satisfy the collateral maintenance covenant. No share repurchases were made during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
22 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Refer to Note 1 General Information for information concerning the Chapter 11 Cases.
On March 28, 2014, the Genco Auvergne was arrested due to a disputed claim with the charterer of one of the Companys other vessels, namely the Genco Ardennes. In order for the Company to release the Genco Auvergne from its arrest, the Company entered into a cash collateralized $900 bank guarantee with Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (the SEB Bank Guarantee) on April 3, 2014. The vessel has since been released from its arrest and the bank guarantee will remain in an escrow account until the arbitration related to this case is completed. The SEB Bank Guarantee resulted in additional indebtedness by the Company. As the Company is currently in default under the covenants of its 2007 Credit Facility due to the default on a scheduled debt amortization payment due on March 31, 2014, on April 3, 2014 the Company received a consent from the lenders under the 2007 Credit Facility to incur this additional indebtedness. Also, under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility for which the Genco Auvergne is collateralized, the Company may not incur additional indebtedness related to its collateralized vessels under this facility. The Company also received a consent from the lenders under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility on April 3, 2014 in order to enter the SEB Bank Guarantee.
From time to time, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Such claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. The Company is not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company, its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows besides those noted above.
23 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On May 5, 2014, Baltic Trading declared a dividend of $0.01 per share to be paid on or about May 27, 2014 to shareholders of record as of May 20, 2014. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately $576, of which approximately $512 will be paid to minority shareholders, which Baltic Trading anticipates will be funded from cash on hand at the time payment is to be made.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This report contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements use words such as anticipate, estimate, expect, project, intend, plan, believe, and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on managements current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this report are the following: (i) declines in demand or rates in the drybulk shipping industry; (ii) prolonged weakness in drybulk shipping rates; (iii) changes in the supply of or demand for drybulk products, generally or in particular regions; (iv) changes in the supply of drybulk carriers including newbuilding of vessels or lower than anticipated scrapping of older vessels; (v) changes in rules and regulations applicable to the cargo industry, including, without limitation, legislation adopted by international organizations or by individual countries and actions taken by regulatory authorities; (vi) increases in costs and expenses including but not limited to: crew wages, insurance, provisions, repairs, maintenance and general, administrative and management fee expenses; (vii) whether our insurance arrangements are adequate; (viii) changes in general domestic and international political conditions; (ix) acts of war, terrorism, or piracy; (x) changes in the condition of the our vessels or applicable maintenance or regulatory standards (which may affect, among other things, our anticipated drydocking or maintenance and repair costs) and unanticipated drydock expenditures; (xi) our acquisition or disposition of vessels; (xii) the amount of offhire time needed to complete repairs on vessels and the timing and amount of any reimbursement by our insurance carriers for insurance claims, including offhire days; (xiii) the completion of definitive documentation with respect to time charters; (xiv) charterers compliance with the terms of their charters in the current market environment; (xv) the Companys ability to obtain modifications or alternatives to its financing arrangements on acceptable terms; (xvi) the fulfillment of the closing conditions under, or the execution of additional documentation for, Baltic Tradings agreements to acquire vessels; (xvii) obtaining, completion of definitive documentation for, and funding of financing for the vessel acquisitions on acceptable terms; (xviii) our ability to timely and effectively implement and execute our plan to restructure our capital structure; (xix) our ability to arrange and consummate financing or sale transactions or to access capital; (xx) the extent to which our operating results continue to be affected by weakness in market conditions and charter rates; (xxi) our ability to continue as a going concern; (xxii) the satisfaction of the conditions to the consummation of any restructuring plan; (xxiii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Support Agreement or a default under the cash collateral order provided for under the Support Agreement (the Cash Collateral Order); (xxiv) objections that may be raised with respect to any plan of reorganization and the adjudication of those objections in the Chapter 11 Cases; (xxv) whether we are able to generate sufficient cash flows and maintain adequate liquidity to meet our liquidity needs, service our indebtedness and finance the ongoing obligations of our business during our restructuring and thereafter, including the extent to which our operating results may continue to be affected by weakness in market conditions and charter rates; (xxvi) the length of time our restructuring will take; (xxvii) the effects of bankruptcy court rulings in the Chapter 11 Cases and the outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases in general; (xxviii) the pursuit by our various creditors, equity holders and other constituents of their interests; (xxix) other potential adverse effects of our restructuring on liquidity or results of operations in general, including our ability to operate pursuant to the terms of the Cash Collateral Order and increased administrative and restructuring costs related to the Chapter 11 Cases; (xxx) our ability to maintain contracts that are critical to our operation, to obtain and maintain acceptable terms with our vendors, customers and service providers and to retain key executives, managers and employees; (xxxi) the timing and realization of the recoveries of assets and the payments of claims and the amount of expenses required to recognize such recoveries and reconcile such claims; (xxxii) our ability to obtain sufficient and acceptable post-restructuring financing; and other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q.
The following managements discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our historical consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this Form 10-Q.
General
We are a Marshall Islands company that transports iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes through the ownership and operation of drybulk carrier vessels. Excluding vessels of Baltic Trading Limited (Baltic Trading), our fleet currently consists of nine Capesize, eight Panamax, 17 Supramax, six Handymax and 13 Handysize drybulk carriers, with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 3,810,000 dwt, and the average age of our fleet is currently approximately 9.0 years, as compared to the average age for the world fleet of approximately 9 years for the drybulk shipping segments in which we compete. We seek to deploy our vessels on time charters, spot market-related time charters or in vessel pools trading in the spot market, to reputable charterers, including Cargill International S.A., Pacific Basin Chartering Ltd., Swissmarine Services S.A. and Clipper Logger Pool, in which Clipper Group acts as the pool manager. The
majority of the vessels in our current fleet are presently engaged under time charter and spot market-related time charter contracts that expire (assuming the option periods in the time charters are not exercised) between May 2014 and November 2015.
In addition, Baltic Tradings fleet currently consists of four Capesize, four Supramax and five Handysize drybulk carriers with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 1,095,000 dwt. After the expected delivery of four Ultramax newbuilding vessels that Baltic Trading has agreed to acquire, Baltic Trading will own a fleet of 17 drybulk vessels, consisting of four Capesize, four Ultramax, four Supramax and five Handysize drybulk carriers with a total carrying capacity of approximately 1,350,000 dwt.
See pages 36 - 40 for a table of all vessels that have been or are expected to be delivered to us, including Baltic Tradings vessels.
Baltic Trading, formerly our wholly-owned subsidiary, completed its initial public offering, or IPO, on March 15, 2010. On May 28, 2013, Baltic Trading closed an equity offering of 6,419,217 shares of common stock at an offering price of $3.60 per share. Baltic Trading received net proceeds of approximately $21.6 million after deducting underwriters fees and expenses. Additionally, on September 25, 2013, Baltic Trading closed an equity offering of 13,800,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. Baltic Trading received net proceeds of approximately $59.5 million after deducting underwriters fees and expenses. Lastly, on November 18, 2013, Baltic Trading closed an equity offering of 12,650,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. Baltic Trading received net proceeds of approximately $55.1 million after deducting underwriters fees and expenses. As a result of Baltic Tradings equity offerings completed on May 28, 2013, September 25, 2013 and November 18, 2013, we were issued 128,383, 276,000 and 253,000 shares, respectively, of Class B stock, which represents 2% of the number of common shares issued. As of March 31, 2014, our wholly-owned subsidiary Genco Investments LLC owned 6,356,471 shares of Baltic Tradings Class B Stock, which represents an 11.05% ownership interest in Baltic Trading at March 31, 2014 and 65.08% of the aggregate voting power of Baltic Tradings outstanding shares of voting stock. Baltic Trading is consolidated as we control a majority of the voting interest in Baltic Trading. Managements discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition includes the results of Baltic Trading.
We entered into a long-term management agreement (the Management Agreement) with Baltic Trading pursuant to which we apply our expertise and experience in the drybulk industry to provide Baltic Trading with commercial, technical, administrative and strategic services. The Management Agreement is for an initial term of approximately 15 years and will automatically renew for additional five-year periods unless terminated in accordance with its terms. Baltic Trading will pay us for the services we provide it as well as reimburse us for our costs and expenses incurred in providing certain of these services. Management fee income we earn from the Management Agreement net of any allocated shared expenses, such as salary, office expenses and other general and administrative fees, will be taxable to us. Upon consolidation with Baltic Trading, any management fee income earned is eliminated for financial reporting purposes. Baltic Trading has the right to terminate the Management Agreement upon the occurrence of certain events, including a Manager Change of Control (as defined in the Management Agreement), without making a termination payment. Some of these may occur as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Prepack Plan, including the consummation of any transaction that results in (i) any person (as such term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), other than Peter Georgiopoulos or any of his affiliates, becoming the beneficial owner of 25% of the Companys voting securities or (ii) the Companys stock ceasing to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange or any other internationally recognized stock exchange. Therefore, Baltic Trading may have the right to terminate the Management Agreement, although Baltic Trading may be prevented or delayed from doing so because of the effect of applicable bankruptcy law, including the automatic stay provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
On July 2, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase two Handysize drybulk vessels from subsidiaries of Clipper Group for an aggregate purchase price of $41.0 million. The Baltic Hare, a 2009-built handysize vessel, was delivered on September 5, 2013 and the Baltic Fox, a 2010-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 6, 2013. Baltic Trading funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from its registered follow-on common stock offering completed on May 28, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, Baltic Trading drew down $22.0 million under its secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE (the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility). Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this credit facility.
On October 31, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase two Capesize drybulk vessels from affiliates of SK Shipping Co. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $103.0 million. The Baltic Lion, a 2012-built Capesize drybulk vessel, was delivered on December 27, 2013, and the Baltic Tiger, a 2011-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on November 26, 2013. Baltic Trading funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from its common stock offering completed on September 25, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, Baltic Trading drew down $44.0 million under its secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE (the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility). Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this credit facility.
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On November 13, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase up to four 64,000 dwt Ultramax newbuilding drybulk carriers from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for a purchase of $28.0 million per vessel, or up to $112.0 million in the aggregate. Baltic Trading has agreed to purchase two such vessels, to be renamed the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and obtained an option to purchase up to two additional such vessels for the same purchase price, which Baltic Trading exercised on January 8, 2014. These vessels are to be renamed the Baltic Mantis and the Baltic Scorpion. The purchases are subject to completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp are expected to be delivered to Baltic Trading during the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. The Baltic Scorpion and the Baltic Mantis are expected to be delivered to us during the second and third quarters of 2015, respectively. Baltic Trading intends to use a combination of cash on hand and future cash flow from operations as well as commercial bank debt to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels.
Our management team and our other employees are responsible for the commercial and strategic management of our fleet. Commercial management includes the negotiation of charters for vessels, managing the mix of various types of charters, such as time charters, voyage charters and spot market-related time charters, and monitoring the performance of our vessels under their charters. Strategic management includes locating, purchasing, financing and selling vessels. We currently contract with three independent technical managers to provide technical management of our fleet at a lower cost than we believe would be possible in-house. Technical management involves the day-to-day management of vessels, including performing routine maintenance, attending to vessel operations and arranging for crews and supplies. Members of our New York City-based management team oversee the activities of our independent technical managers.
We hold an investment in the capital stock of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation Limited (Jinhui) and Korea Line Corporation (KLC). Jinhui is a drybulk shipping owner and operator focused on the Supramax segment of drybulk shipping. KLC is a marine transportation service company which operates a fleet of carriers which includes carriers for iron ore, liquefied natural gas and tankers for oil and petroleum products.
We provide technical services for drybulk vessels purchased by Maritime Equity Partners LLC (MEP) under an agency agreement between us and MEP. These services include oversight of crew management, insurance, drydocking, ship operations and financial statement preparation, but do not include chartering services. The services are provided for a fee of $750 per ship per day plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and will be provided for an initial term of one year. MEP has the right to cancel provision of services on 60 days notice with payment of a one-year termination fee upon a change of our control. We may terminate provision of the services at any time on 60 days notice. Peter C. Georgiopoulos, our Chairman of the Board of Directors, controls and has a minority interest in MEP. This arrangement was approved by an independent committee of our Board of Directors.
Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
We believe that the following table reflects important measures for analyzing trends in our results of operations. The table reflects our ownership days, available days, operating days, fleet utilization, TCE rates and daily vessel operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 on a consolidated basis, which includes the operations of Baltic Trading.
Increase
(Decrease)
% Change
Fleet Data:
Ownership days (1)
Capesize
1,170.0
990.0
180.0
18.2
Panamax
720.0
Supramax
1,890.0
Handymax
540.0
Handysize
1,620.0
1,440.0
12.5
5,940.0
5,580.0
360.0
6.5
Available days (2)
973.6
196.4
20.2
679.4
(40.6
(5.6
)%
1,796.8
1,862.4
(65.6
(3.5
499.3
534.7
(35.4
(6.6
1,548.2
1,424.5
123.7
8.7
5,693.7
5,515.2
178.5
3.2
Operating days (3)
1,169.5
972.1
197.4
20.3
678.4
705.7
(27.3
(3.9
1,786.1
1,856.1
(70.0
(3.8
492.7
529.0
(36.3
(6.9
1,533.0
1,413.3
119.7
8.5
5,659.7
5,476.2
183.5
3.4
Fleet utilization (4)
100.0
99.8
0.2
99.9
98.0
1.9
99.4
99.7
(0.3
98.7
98.9
(0.2
99.0
99.2
Fleet average
99.3
0.1
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(U.S. dollars)
Average Daily Results:
Time Charter Equivalent (5)
15,767
5,796
9,971
172.0
9,719
6,622
3,097
46.8
9,541
7,703
1,838
23.9
9,806
6,903
2,903
42.1
9,452
6,988
2,464
35.3
10,753
6,963
3,790
54.4
Daily vessel operating expenses (6)
5,456
5,675
(219
5,410
5,219
191
3.7
5,364
4,725
639
13.5
4,887
4,545
342
7.5
5,041
4,417
624
14.1
5,256
4,860
396
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Definitions
In order to understand our discussion of our results of operations, it is important to understand the meaning of the following terms used in our analysis and the factors that influence our results of operations.
(1) Ownership days. We define ownership days as the aggregate number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet has been owned by us. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record during a period.
(2) Available days. We define available days as the number of our ownership days in a period less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys and the aggregate amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels between time charters. Companies in the shipping industry generally use available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.
(3) Operating days. We define operating days as the number of our available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues.
(4) Fleet utilization. We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number of our operating days during a period by the number of our available days during the period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to measure a companys efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons other than scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades, special surveys or vessel positioning.
(5) TCE rates. We define TCE rates as net voyage revenue (voyage revenues less voyage expenses) divided by the number of our available days during the period, which is consistent with industry standards. TCE rate is a common shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare daily earnings generated by vessels on time charters with daily earnings generated by vessels on voyage charters, because charterhire rates for vessels on voyage charters are generally not expressed in per-day amounts while charterhire rates for vessels on time charters generally are expressed in such amounts.
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Voyage revenues (in thousands)
Voyage expenses (in thousands)
61,224
38,404
Total available days
Total TCE rate
(6) Daily vessel operating expenses. We define daily vessel operating expenses as vessel operating expenses divided by ownership days for the period. Vessel operating expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance, expenses relating to repairs and maintenance (excluding drydocking), the costs of spares and consumable stores, tonnage taxes and other miscellaneous expenses.
Operating Data
Change
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Revenue:
23,504
59.2
58.1
Operating Expenses:
684
53.8
4,104
15.1
7,185
87.7
1,823
5.3
13,796
19.4
9,708
(31.9
192
(0.9
9,900
(19.1
(188
83.9
9,712
(18.7
654
(17.3
9,058
(18.8
Net loss per share - basic
0.22
(19.6
Net loss per share - diluted
Dividends declared and paid per share
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
407,432
0.9
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
EBITDA (1)
18,511
7,710
10,801
140.1
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(1) EBITDA represents net (loss) income attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited plus net interest expense, taxes and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is included because it is used by management and certain investors as a measure of operating performance. EBITDA is used by analysts in the shipping industry as a common performance measure to compare results across peers. Our management uses EBITDA as a performance measure in our consolidated internal financial statements, and it is presented for review at our board meetings. We believe that EBITDA is useful to investors as the shipping industry is capital intensive which often results in significant depreciation and cost of financing. EBITDA presents investors with a measure in addition to net income to evaluate our performance prior to these costs. EBITDA is not an item recognized by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other indicator of a companys operating performance required by U.S. GAAP. EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity or cash flows as shown in our consolidated statements of cash flows. The definition of EBITDA used here may not be comparable to that used by other companies. The foregoing definition of EBITDA differs from the definition of Consolidated EBITDA used in the financial covenants of our 2007 Credit Facility, our $253 Million Term Loan Credit Facility, and our $100 Million Term Loan Credit Facility. Specifically, Consolidated EBITDA substitutes gross interest expense (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs) for net interest expense used in our definition of EBITDA, includes adjustments for restricted stock amortization and non-cash charges for deferred financing costs related to the refinancing of other credit facilities or any non-cash losses from our investment in Jinhui, and excludes extraordinary gains or losses and gains or losses from derivative instruments used for hedging purposes or sales of assets other than inventory sold in the ordinary course of business. The following table demonstrates our calculation of EBITDA and provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net (loss) income attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited for each of the periods presented above:
Net interest expense
21,003
21,271
412
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Results of Operations
The following tables set forth information about the vessels in our fleet, including Baltic Tradings vessels, as of May 16, 2014:
Vessel
Charterer
Charter Expiration (1)
Cash Daily Rate (2)
Capesize Vessels
Cargill International S.A.
April 2015
104% of BCI(3)
December 2014
102% of BCI
September 2014
100% of BCI
Swissmarine Services S.A.
July 2014
February 2015
October 2014
98.5% of BCI
March 2015
100% of BCI(4)
100% of BCI(5)
99% of BCI
Panamax Vessels
Global Maritime Investments Ltd.
June 2014
97% of BPI
99% of BPI(6)
TTMI Sarl
November 2014
100% of BPI
98% of BPI(7)
May 2015
100% of BPI(8)
Supramax Vessels
DAmico Dry Ltd.
101% of BSI
Pacific Basin Chartering Ltd.
107% of BSI
Dalian Suntime International Co., Ltd.
$10,000
Pioneer Navigation Ltd.
$7,500
WOL Ocean International Co., Ltd.
$8,350(9)
Refined Success Ltd.
May 2014
$11,000
100% of BSI
Thoresen Shipping Singapore Pte. Ltd.
$10,250
January 2015
Oldendorff GMBH & Co.
$9,500
$9,750
November 2015
Handymax Vessels
Siva Bulk Pte. Ltd.
$9,000(10)
Wan Bong Chartering Co. Ltd.
$10,250(11)
ED & F MAN Shipping Ltd.
$9,000
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90% of BSI(12)
Asia Maritime Pacific Chartering Ltd.
$10,750(13)
Handysize Vessels
Clipper Logger Pool
Spot(14)
Lauritzen Bulkers A/S
Spot(15)
100% of BHSI
August 2015
107% of BHSI
September 2015
107% BHSI(16)
115% of BHSI
$8,500-$13,500 with 50% profit sharing(17)
(1) The charter expiration dates presented represent the earliest dates that our charters may be terminated in the ordinary course. Under the terms of each contract, the charterer is entitled to extend the time charter from two to four months in order to complete the vessels final voyage plus any time the vessel has been off-hire.
(2) Time charter rates presented are the gross daily charterhire rates before third-party brokerage commission generally ranging from 1.25% to 6.25%. In a time charter, the charterer is responsible for voyage expenses such as bunkers, port expenses, agents fees and canal dues.
(3) We have agreed to an extension with Cargill International S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 11 to 15.5 months based on 104% of the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Capesize FFA values at 104%. The extension began on May 15, 2014.
(4) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 to 13.5 months based on 100% of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Capesize FFA values at 100%. The extension began on May 15, 2014.
(5) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 11 to 13.5 months based on 100% of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Capesize FFA values at 100%. The extension began on March 5, 2014.
(6) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 11 to 13.5 months based on 99% of the Baltic Panamax Index (BPI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Panamax FFA values at 99%. The extension began on April 1, 2014.
(7) We have reached an agreement with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 11 to 13.5 months based on 98% of the BPI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Panamax FFA values at 98%. The vessel delivered to charterers on March 6, 2014.
(8) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 to 13.5 months based on 100% of the BPI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Panamax FFA values at 100%. The extension began on March 26, 2014.
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(9) We have reached an agreement with DAmico Dry Ltd. on a time charter for two laden legs with a maximum duration of 45 days at a rate of $8,350 per day. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. The vessel is expected to deliver to charterers on or about May 25, 2014 after repositioning. The vessel redelivered to Genco from the previous charterer on May 2, 2014.
(10) We have reached an agreement with Siva Bulk Pte. Ltd. on a time charter for approximately 25 days at a rate of $9,000 per day. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. The vessel delivered to charterers on May 14, 2014.
(11) We have reached an agreement with Wan Bong Chartering Co. Ltd. on a time charter for 2.5 to 5.5 months at a rate of $10,250 per day. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. The vessel delivered to charterers on March 1, 2014.
(12) We have agreed to an extension with ED & F MAN Shipping Ltd. on a spot market-related time charter based on 90% of the Baltic Supramax Index (BSI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. The minimum and maximum expiration of the time charter is December 17, 2014 and March 17, 2015. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Supramax FFA values at 90%. The extension began on April 20, 2014.
(13) We have reached an agreement with Asia Maritime Pacific Chartering Ltd. on a time charter for 4.5 to 7.5 months at a rate of $10,750 per day. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. The vessel delivered to charterers on April 28, 2014.
(14) We have reached an agreement to enter these vessels into the Clipper Logger Pool, a vessel pool trading in the spot market of which Clipper Group acts as the pool manager. We can withdraw the vessels with a minimum notice of six months.
(15) This vessel is currently in the LB/IVS Pool whereby Lauritzen Bulkers A/S acts as the pool manager.
(16) We have reached an agreement with Pioneer Navigation Ltd. on a spot market-related time charter based on 107% of the Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. The minimum and maximum expiration dates of the spot market-related time charter are September 1, 2015 and December 1, 2015, respectively. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears less a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. Genco maintains the option to convert to a fixed rate based on Handysize FFA values at 107%. The vessel delivered to charterers on March 27, 2014.
(17) The rate for the spot market-related time charter is linked with a floor of $8,500 and a ceiling of $13,500 daily with a 50% profit sharing arrangement to apply to any amount above the ceiling. The rate is based on 115% of the average of the daily rates of the BHSI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance net of a 5.00% third-party brokerage commission. This vessel was acquired with an existing time charter with a below-market rate. For the below-market time charter, Genco allocates the purchase price between the vessel and an intangible liability for the value assigned to the below-market charter-hire. This intangible liability is amortized as an increase to voyage revenues over the minimum remaining terms of the applicable charter, at which point the liability will be amortized to zero and the vessel will begin earning the Cash Daily Rate. For cash flow purposes, Genco will continue to receive the rate presented in the Cash Daily Rate column until the charter expires. Specifically, for the Genco Spirit, the daily amount of amortization associated with the below-market rate is approximately $200 per day over the actual cash rate earned.
Baltic Trading Limited
Charter Expiration(1)
Cash Daily Rate
Expected Delivery(2)
101.5% of BCI (3)
100% of BCI (4)
Swissmarine Services S.A
102.75% of BCI (5)
102.75% of BCI (6)
Ultramax Vessels
TBD
Q3 2014
Q4 2014
2015
Q2 2015
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Q3 2015
Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha
$9,700 (7)
Bulkhandling Handymax A/S
August 2014
Spot Pool (8)
Resource Marine Pte. Ltd. (part of the Macquarie group of companies)
95% of BSI (9)
Agriculture & Energy Carriers Ltd.
$10,550 (10)
Trammo Bulk Carriers
106% of BHSI (11)
115% of BHSI (12)
Spot Pool (13)
(1) The charter expiration dates presented represent the earliest dates that our charters may be terminated in the ordinary course. Under the terms of each contract, the charterer is entitled to extend the time charters from two to four months in order to complete the vessels final voyage plus any time the vessel has been off-hire.
(2) The dates for the vessels being delivered in the future are estimates based on guidance received from the sellers.
(3) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter based on 101.5% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T. The minimum and maximum expiration dates of the time charter are February 1, 2015 and April 15, 2015, respectively.
(4) We have reached an agreement with Cargill International S.A. on a spot market-related time charter based on 100% of the average of the daily rates of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 5.00% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T. The duration of the spot market-related time charter is 21.5 to 26.5 months.
(5) We have reached an agreement with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 to 13.5 months based on 102.75% of the average of the daily rates of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T. The vessel delivered to charterers on November 29, 2013.
(6) We have reached an agreement with Cargill International S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 to 13.5 months based on 102.75% of the average of the daily rates of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T. The vessel delivered to charterers on December 29, 2013.
(7) The vessel redelivered to Baltic Trading on May 7, 2014 and is currently in drydocking for scheduled repairs. The vessel was previously fixed with Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha on a time charter at a rate of $9,700 per day which began on March 14, 2014.
(8) We have reached an agreement to enter these vessels into the Bulkhandling Handymax A/S Pool, a vessel pool trading in the spot market of which Torvald Klaveness acts as the pool manager. Baltic Trading can withdraw a vessel with three months notice.
(9) We have reached an agreement with Resource Marine Pte. Ltd. on a spot market-related time charter for a minimum of 20.5 months to a maximum end date of July 11, 2014 based on 95% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Supramax Index (BSI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T.
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(10) We have reached an agreement with Agriculture & Energy Carriers Ltd. on a time charter for 2 to 4.5 months at a rate of $10,550 per day. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T. The vessel delivered to charterers on March 19, 2014.
(11) We have reached an agreement with Trammo Bulk Carriers on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 months to a maximum expiration date of April 1, 2015 based on 106% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T. The vessel delivered to charterers on February 15, 2014.
(12) The rate for the spot market-related time charter is based on 115% of the average of the daily rates of the BHSI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in advance net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to GS&T.
(13) We have reached an agreement to enter these vessels into the Clipper Logger Pool, a vessel pool trading in the spot market of which Clipper Group acts as the pool manager. The vessels will remain in the pool for a minimum period of two years.
Three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013
VOYAGE REVENUES-
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, voyage revenues increased 59.2% to $63.2 million as compared to $39.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase in voyage revenues was primarily due to higher charter rates achieved by the majority of our vessels. Included in the increase in voyage revenues was an increase in revenues earned by Baltic Tradings vessels of $7.1 million due to higher charter rates achieved by its vessels as well as the increase in the size of its fleet.
The average Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate of our fleet increased 54.4% to $10,753 a day for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $6,963 a day for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase in TCE rates resulted from higher charter rates achieved during the first quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period last year as well as the operation of the two additional Capesize vessels delivered to Baltic Trading during the fourth quarter of 2013, namely the Baltic Lion and Baltic Tiger. During the first quarter of 2014, additional iron ore capacity coupled with a mild wet season in Australia led to a 19% increase in Chinese iron ore imports. However, the impact of incremental Australian iron ore was partially offset by the seasonal drop in Brazilian iron ore cargoes, Indonesias mineral ore ban and the delayed onset of South American grain season. Furthermore, the continued delivery of newbuilding tonnage and the tightening of credit availability for Chinese commodity importers all contributed to negatively influence freight rates during the quarter.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we had 5,940.0 and 5,580.0 ownership days, respectively. The increase in ownership days is a result of the delivery of four Baltic Trading vessels during the second half of 2013. Fleet utilization was stable at 99.4% and 99.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
SERVICE REVENUES-
Service revenues consist of revenues earned from providing technical services to MEP pursuant to the agency agreement between us and MEP. These services include oversight of crew management, insurance, drydocking, ship operations and financial statement preparation, but do not include chartering services. The services are provided for a fee of $750 per ship per day. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, total service revenue was $0.8 million during both periods.
VOYAGE EXPENSES-
In time charters, spot market-related time charters and pool agreements, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. There are certain other non-specified voyage expenses such as commissions which are typically borne by us. Voyage expenses include port and canal charges, fuel (bunker) expenses and brokerage commissions payable to unaffiliated third parties. Port and canal charges and bunker expenses primarily increase in periods during which vessels are employed on voyage charters because these expenses are for the account of the vessel owner. At the inception of a time charter, we record the difference between the cost of bunker fuel delivered by the terminating charterer and the bunker fuel sold to the new charterer as a gain or loss within voyage expenses and the cost of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.
Voyage expenses increased by $0.7 million from $1.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to $2.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase was primarily due to an increase in bunker consumption during
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the first quarter of 2014 due to additional scheduled offhire days recorded during the first quarter of 2014 as well as a decrease in net bunker gains recorded during the first quarter of 2014 due to the timing of vessels beginning and ending time charter agreements. Additionally, there was an increase in broker commissions as a result of the increase in voyage revenue earned during the first quarter of 2014 as compared to the first quarter of 2013.
VESSEL OPERATING EXPENSES-
Vessel operating expenses increased by $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. This increase was primarily due to the operation of a larger fleet as a result of the delivery of four Baltic Trading vessels during the second half of 2013, as well as higher maintenance related expenses incurred during drydocking and higher crew expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Daily vessel operating expenses increased to $5,256 per vessel per day for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $4,860 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase in daily vessel operating expenses was due to higher maintenance related expenses incurred during drydocking and higher crew costs. We believe daily vessel operating expenses are best measured for comparative purposes over a 12-month period in order to take into account all of the expenses that each vessel in our fleet will incur over a full year of operation. Our actual daily vessel operating expenses per vessel for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $34 below the weighted-average budgeted rate of $5,290 per vessel per day.
Our vessel operating expenses, which generally represent fixed costs for each vessel, will increase if our fleet expands. Other factors beyond our control, some of which may affect the shipping industry in general, including, for instance, developments relating to market prices for crewing, lubes, and insurance, may also cause these expenses to increase.
GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT FEES-
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, general, administrative and management fees were $15.4 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The increase was primarily due to expenses related to our Chapter 11 Cases incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We incur management fees to third-party technical management companies for the day-to-day management of our vessels, including performing routine maintenance, attending to vessel operations and arranging for crews and supplies. Management fees increased marginally due to the delivery of four Baltic Trading vessels during the second half of 2014.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION-
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $7.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to the operation of a larger fleet, including the four Baltic Trading vessels delivered during the second half of 2013, as well as an increase in the amortization of deferred drydocking costs.
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME-
NET INTEREST EXPENSE-
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, net interest expense was $21.0 million and $21.3 million, respectively. Net interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of interest expense under our 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility, $253 Million Term Loan Facility, and Baltic Tradings $150 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility), as well as interest expense related to our 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes (the 2010 Notes). Additionally, interest income, unused commitment fees associated with the aforementioned credit facilities as well as the amortization of deferred financing costs related to the aforementioned credit facilities are included in net interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Net interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 also includes interest expense under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility which were entered into on August 30, 2013 and December 3, 2013, respectively.
The decrease in net interest expense for the first quarter of 2014 as compared to the first quarter of 2013 was primarily due to a decrease in interest expense associated with the interest rate swap agreements as three interest rate swap agreements expired during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Refer to Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements in our condensed consolidated financial statements. This decrease was partially offset by the interest expense recorded during the first quarter of 2014 associated with the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, which were entered into by Baltic Trading effective August 30, 2013 and December 3, 2013, respectively. Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements and the 2013 10-K for more information regarding the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility.
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE-
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, income tax expense was $0.4 million as compared to $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. This income tax expense consists primarily of federal, state and local income taxes on net income earned by Genco Management (USA) Limited (Genco (USA)), one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Pursuant to certain agreements, we technically and commercially manage vessels for Baltic Trading, as well as provide technical management of vessels for MEP in exchange for specified fees for these services provided. These services are provided by Genco (USA), which has elected to be taxed as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes. As such, Genco (USA) is subject to United States federal income tax on its worldwide net income, including the net income derived from providing these services. Refer to the Income taxes section of Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information. The increase in income tax expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period during the prior year is primarily due to higher commercial service revenue due to Genco (USA) from Baltic Trading pursuant to the Management Agreement as a result of higher charter rates achieved by Baltic Tradings fleet as well as an increase in commercial service revenue and technical management fees earned for the four vessels delivered to Baltic Trading during the second half of 2013.
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST-
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest was $3.1 million and $3.8 million, respectively. These amounts represent the net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest of Baltic Trading.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Prior to the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, our principal sources of funds had been operating cash flows, equity financings, issuance of long-term debt securities, and long-term bank borrowings. Our principal use of funds had been capital expenditures to establish and grow our fleet, maintain the quality of our vessels, comply with international shipping standards and environmental laws and regulations, fund working capital requirements and repayments on outstanding loan facilities. Historically, we had also used funds to pay dividends and to repurchase our common stock from time to time. We have not declared or paid any dividends since the third quarter of 2008 and currently do not plan to resume the payment of dividends. Moreover, pursuant to restrictions under our debt instruments, we are prohibited from paying dividends. Future dividends, if any, will depend on, among other things, our cash flows, cash requirements, financial condition, results of operations, required capital expenditures or reserves, contractual restrictions, provisions of applicable law and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. See below for descriptions of our historical dividends.
Our historical practice had been to acquire vessels or newbuilding contracts using a combination of issuances of equity securities, bank debt secured by mortgages on our vessels and shares of the common stock of our shipowning subsidiaries, and long-term debt securities.
Our current liquidity needs arise primarily from drydocking for our vessels, and working capital requirements as may be needed to support our business and payments required under our indebtedness. We expect that our primary sources of liquidity during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases will be cash flow from operations, cash on hand and any funds made available to us in our restructuring under the Cash Collateral Order. We expect that after the effective date of any plan of reorganization, our liquidity needs will continue to arise primarily from capital expenditures for our vessels, working capital requirements as may be needed to support our business and payments required under our indebtedness. We expect that our primary sources of liquidity after such effective date will be cash flow from operations, cash on hand and funds available under any exit financing.
As of March 31, 2014, we had approximately $63.2 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand (including restricted cash), excluding cash held by Baltic Trading and its subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our liquidity, including the stay of payments on our obligations, our current and future liquidity will greatly depend upon our operating results. Our ability to continue to meet our liquidity needs is subject to and will be affected by cash utilized in operations, including our ongoing reorganization activities, the economic or business environment in which we operate, weakness in shipping industry conditions, the financial condition of our customers, vendors and service providers, our ability to comply with the financial and other covenants of any post-restructuring indebtedness, our ability to reorganize our capital structure under bankruptcy court supervision in the Chapter 11 Case, and other factors. Furthermore, as a result of the challenging market conditions we continue to face, we anticipate continued net cash used in operating activities after reorganization and capital expenditures. Additionally, the Chapter 11 Case and related matters could negatively impact our financial condition.
We believe that amounts available to us under the Cash Collateral Order plus cash generated from operations will be sufficient to fund anticipated cash requirements in the short term for minimum operating and capital expenditures and for working capital purposes. However, there can be no assurance that cash on hand and other available funds will be sufficient to meet our restructuring
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or ongoing cash needs. For example, any further decline in charter rates would negatively impact our anticipated revenues, results of operations and cash flows. If we cannot meet our liquidity needs using cash on hand and cash from operations, or if the bankruptcy court or stakeholders in the Chapter 11 Case do not approve the Plan as contemplated by the Restructuring Support Agreement, we may have to take other actions such as vessel sales, the sale of all or a portion of our business, pursuing additional external liquidity generating events, seeking additional financing to the extent available or reducing or delaying capital expenditures. We could also be forced to consider other alternatives to maximize potential recovery for our various creditor constituencies, including a possible sale of the Company or certain of our material assets pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Pursuant to the current terms of the 2007 Credit Facility, the existing collateral maintenance financial covenant is waived until we can represent that we are in compliance with all of our financial covenants. This covenant required us to maintain pledged vessels with a value equal to at least 130% of our current borrowings. Under the collateral maintenance covenants of our $253 Million Term Loan Facility, our $100 Million Term Loan Facility, the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, the aggregate valuations of our vessels pledged under each facility must at least be a certain percentage of loans outstanding (or, in the case of the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, the total amount we may borrow), which percentages currently are 135%, 130%, 140%, 130% and 125%, respectively. Under our 2007 Credit Facility, the amount payable upon early termination of any interest rate swaps under the facility is added to outstanding loans for purposes of this covenant. If our valuations fall below the applicable percentage, we must provide additional acceptable collateral, repay a portion of our borrowings, or (in the case of the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility) permanently reduce the amount we may borrow under the facility to the extent required to restore our compliance with the applicable covenant.
On May 28, 2013, Baltic Trading closed on an equity offering of 6,419,217 shares of Baltic Trading common stock at an offering price of $3.60 per share. Baltic Trading received net proceeds of $21.6 million after deducting underwriters fees and expenses. On September 25, 2013, Baltic Trading closed on an equity offering of 13,800,000 shares of Baltic Trading common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. Baltic Trading received net proceeds of $59.5 million after deducting underwriters fees and expenses. On November 18, 2013, we closed an equity offering of 12,650,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $55.1 million after deducting underwriters fees and expenses. Our wholly-owned subsidiary Genco Investments LLC was issued 128,383, 276,000 and 253,000 shares of Baltic Tradings Class B Stock on May 28, 2013, September 25, 2013 and November 18, 2013, respectively, which represented 2% of the number of common shares issued pursuant to the Subscription Agreement between Genco Investments LLC and Baltic Trading. As of March 31, 2014, Genco Investments LLC owns 6,356,471 shares of Baltic Tradings Class B Stock, which represents an 11.05% ownership interest in Baltic Trading and 65.08% of the aggregate voting power of Baltic Tradings outstanding shares of voting stock.
On April 16, 2010, Baltic Trading entered into the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch. The 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility was subsequently amended effective November 30, 2010 which increased the borrowing capacity from $100 million to $150 million. The amended 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility matures on November 30, 2016. There was an additional amendment entered into effective August 29, 2013 which reduced the borrowing capacity to $110 million and allowed Baltic Trading to incur additional indebtedness under new credit facilities. Refer to Note 9 Debt of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of this amendment. To remain in compliance with a net worth covenant in the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, Baltic Trading would need to maintain a net worth of $300.9 million after the payment of any dividends.
On July 2, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase two Handysize drybulk vessels from subsidiaries of Clipper Group for an aggregate purchase price of $41.0 million. The Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 5, 2013 and the Baltic Fox, a 2010-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 6, 2013. Baltic Trading funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from its registered follow-on common stock offering completed on May 28, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, Baltic Trading drew down $22.0 million on the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility on September 4, 2013. The Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility is to be repaid in 23 quarterly repayment installments of approximately $0.4 million each, the first of which is payable three months after the last drawdown date, or December 4, 2013, and a balloon payment of approximately $13.4 million payable on September 4, 2019. Interest on borrowings is payable at the three-month LIBOR rate plus a margin of 3.35%. Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this credit facility.
On October 31, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase two Capesize drybulk vessels from affiliates of SK Shipping Co. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $103.0 million. The Baltic Lion, a 2012-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on December 27, 2013 and the Baltic Tiger, a 2011-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on November 26, 2013. Baltic Trading funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from its registered follow-on common stock offering completed on September 25, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, Baltic Trading drew down $44.0 million on the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility on December 23, 2013. The Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility is to be repaid in 23 quarterly repayment installments of approximately $0.7 million each, the first of which is payable three months after the last drawdown date, or March 24, 2014, and a balloon payment of approximately $28.2 million payable on December 23, 2019. Interest on borrowings is
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payable at the three-month LIBOR rate plus a margin of 3.35%. Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this credit facility.
On November 13, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into agreements to purchase up to four 64,000 dwt Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $28.0 million per vessel, or up to $112.0 million in the aggregate. Baltic Trading agreed to purchase two such vessels, to be renamed the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and obtained an option to purchase up to two additional such vessels for the same price, which Baltic Trading exercised on January 8, 2014. These vessels are to be renamed the Baltic Mantis and the Baltic Scorpion. The purchases are subject to completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp are expected to be delivered to Baltic Trading during the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. The Baltic Scorpion and the Baltic Mantis are expected to be delivered to Baltic Trading during the second and third quarters of 2015, respectively. Baltic Trading intends to use a combination of cash on hand and future cash flow from operations as well as commercial bank debt to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels.
Dividend Policy
Historically, our dividend policy, which commenced in November 2005, has been to declare quarterly distributions to shareholders by each February, May, August and November, substantially equal to our available cash from operations during the previous quarter, less cash expenses for that quarter (principally vessel operating expenses and debt service) and any reserves our Board of Directors determines we should maintain. These reserves covered, among other things, drydocking, repairs, claims, liabilities and other obligations, interest expense and debt amortization, acquisitions of additional assets and working capital. In the future, we may incur other expenses or liabilities that would reduce or eliminate the cash available for distribution as dividends. Under the current terms of the 2007 Credit Facility, we are required to suspend the payment of cash dividends until we can represent that we are in a position to satisfy the collateral maintenance covenant. Refer to the 2013 10-K for further information regarding the current terms of the 2007 Credit Facility. As such, a dividend has not been declared during 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 or the three months ended March 31, 2014.
As a result of the 2009 Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility, we have suspended the payment of cash dividends effective for the fourth quarter of 2008, and payment of cash dividends will remain suspended until we can meet the collateral maintenance covenant contained in the 2007 Credit Facility. In addition, under the terms of the August 2012 Agreements, we were prohibited from paying dividends through December 31, 2013, and we are currently in default under the terms of the 2007 Credit Facility as we did not pay the debt amortization payment of $48.2 million that was due on March 31, 2014.
The declaration and payment of any dividend is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and our compliance with the collateral maintenance covenant, which is currently waived. The timing and amount of dividend payments will depend on our earnings, financial condition, cash requirements and availability, fleet renewal and expansion, restrictions in our loan agreements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of distributions to shareholders and other factors. Our board of directors may review and amend our dividend policy from time to time in light of our plans for future growth and other factors.
We believe that, under current law, our dividend payments from earnings and profits would constitute qualified dividend income. For 2012, the maximum Federal income tax rate on qualified dividends paid to non-corporate shareholders was 15%. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, the maximum Federal income tax rate on qualified dividends paid to non-corporate shareholders is 20%, and all or a portion of dividend income received by shareholders whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds ($250,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly and $200,000 for single taxpayers) may be subject to a 3.8% surtax. Distributions in excess of our earnings and profits will be treated first as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of a U.S. shareholders tax basis in its common stock on a dollar-for-dollar basis and, thereafter, as capital gain.
Cash Flow
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2.6 million and $17.4 million, respectively. The decrease in cash used by operating activities was primarily due to a net loss of $42.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to a net loss of $52.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which resulted from the expansion of our fleet as well higher charter rates achieved in the first quarter of 2014 versus the same period in 2013 by the majority of the vessels in our fleet. As a result of the increase in the size of our fleet, depreciation increased by $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the prior year period. Additionally, there was an $8.5 million increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to the timing of drydocking related expenses and the timing of interest payments incurred during the first quarter of 2014 partially offset by a $5.1 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, as well as a $4.4 million increase in deferred drydocking costs incurred during the first quarter of 2014 as a total of ten vessels completed drydockings during
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the first quarter of 2014, including three of Baltic Tradings vessels. Lastly, there was a decrease of receivables totaling $3.2 million due to the timing of payments received from charterers.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $17.9 million and $13,000, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 consisted primarily of $17.6 million of vessel asset purchases, including deposits. This consisted primarily of deposits made by Baltic Trading for its four newbuilding Ultramax vessels that it has agreed to acquire. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were $0.2 million purchases of fixed assets as well as additional deposits of restricted cash of $0.1 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, cash used in investing activities consisted of the purchase of fixed assets in the amount of $13,000.
Net cash used in financing activities was $9.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase in net cash used in financing activities was primarily a result of a $5.1 million repayment of debt under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility, a $1.9 million repayment of debt under the $100 Million Term Loan Facility, a $0.7 million repayment of debt under the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, a $0.4 million repayment of debt under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility, $0.1 million for payment of common stock issuance costs by Baltic Trading and $0.1 million for payments of deferred financing costs. Cash dividends paid by our subsidiary, Baltic Trading, to its outside shareholders were $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Credit Facilities
Refer to the 2013 10-K for a summary and description of our outstanding credit facilities, including the underlying financial and non-financial covenants. On August 29, 2013, Baltic Trading entered into an amendment to the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility. Additionally, on August 30, 2013, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Baltic Trading entered into the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility to fund a portion of the purchase of the Baltic Fox and Baltic Hare. Lastly, on December 3, 2013, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Baltic Trading entered into the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility to fund or refund a portion of the purchase of the Baltic Tiger and Baltic Lion. Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the terms and fees associated with these agreements.
We did not make the scheduled semi-annual interest payment of approximately $3.1 million due on February 18, 2014 under our 2010 Notes. However, a failure to pay interest on such payment date did not constitute an event of default (as defined in the indenture and the supplemental indenture governing the 2010 Notes, or the Indenture) unless such failure were to continue for a grace period of 30 days. Despite such grace period, the failure to make the interest payment on such payment date could have constituted a default under the $100 Million Term Loan Facility. Accordingly, on February 18, 2014, we entered into a Limited Waiver of Default (the Waiver Agreement) with the lenders party to the Loan Agreement for the $100 Million Term Loan Facility. Under the terms of the Waiver Agreement, such lenders agreed to waive, subject to certain conditions, an Event of Default under the $100 Million Term Loan Facility resulting from the Companys failure to make the scheduled semi-annual interest payment under the 2010 Notes. The Company made the scheduled semi-annual interest payment under the 2010 Notes on March 20, 2014, before the expiration of the waiver under the Waiver Agreement.
To allow discussions with our creditors concerning our restructuring to continue into April 2014 without the need to file for immediate bankruptcy relief, on March 31, 2014, we entered into the Relief Agreements to obtain waivers or forbearances with respect to certain potential or actual events of default as of March 31, 2014 as follows:
The Relief Agreements provided that the agent and consenting lenders would waive or forbear through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2014 to exercise their rights and remedies with respect to the foregoing potential or actual events of default, subject to earlier termination if a subsequent event of default occurs under our credit agreements other than those described above or if we breach the
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terms of the Relief Agreements. Under new agreements we entered into with the other parties to the Relief Agreements on April 1, 2014, the foregoing deadline was extended to 11:59 p.m. on April 21, 2014, on which date we filed the Chapter 11 Cases.
Beginning as of March 31, 2013, we believed that it would be probable that we would not be in compliance with certain covenants at measurement dates within the next twelve months under our 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility and the $253 Million Term Loan Facility. As noted above, events of default occurred under these facilities on March 31, 2014. As such, the debt outstanding under these three facilities has been classified as a current liability beginning March 31, 2013 and remained classified as a current liability as of March 31, 2014. The total debt outstanding under these facilities as of March 31, 2014 was $1,305.2 million.
As of March 31, 2014, we believe we were in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, as amended; the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility; and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility.
Convertible Notes Payable
Refer to Note 10 Convertible Senior Notes of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a summary of the convertible notes payable.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements, Forward Freight Agreements and Currency Swap Agreements
At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had one and four interest rate swap agreements with DnB NOR Bank, respectively, to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. The total notional principal amount of the swaps is $106.2 million and $306.2 million, respectively, and the swaps have specified rates and durations. Notwithstanding the forbearances under the Relief Agreements, the fact that we did not make the scheduled amortization payment under our 2007 Credit Facility on March 31, 2014 constituted an event of default under our currently outstanding interest rate swap.
Refer to the table in Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements of our condensed consolidated financial statements, which summarizes the interest rate swaps in place as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
We have considered the creditworthiness of both ourselves and the counterparty in determining the fair value of the interest rate derivatives, and such consideration resulted in an immaterial adjustment to the fair value of derivatives on the balance sheet. Valuations prior to any adjustments for credit risk are validated by comparison with counterparty valuations. Amounts are not and should not be identical due to the different modeling assumptions. Any material differences are investigated.
As part of our business strategy, we may enter into arrangements commonly known as forward freight agreements, or FFAs, to hedge and manage market risks relating to the deployment of our existing fleet of vessels. These arrangements may include future contracts, or commitments to perform in the future a shipping service between ship owners, charterers and traders. Generally, these arrangements would bind us and each counterparty in the arrangement to buy or sell a specified tonnage freighting commitment forward at an agreed time and price and for a particular route. Although FFAs can be entered into for a variety of purposes, including for hedging, as an option, for trading or for arbitrage, if we decided to enter into FFAs, our objective would be to hedge and manage market risks as part of our commercial management. It is not currently our intention to enter into FFAs to generate a stream of income independent of the revenues we derive from the operation of our fleet of vessels. If we determine to enter into FFAs, we may reduce our exposure to any declines in our results from operations due to weak market conditions or downturns, but may also limit our ability to benefit economically during periods of strong demand in the market. We have not entered into any FFAs as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth our contractual obligations and their maturity dates as of March 31, 2014. The table incorporates the employment agreement entered into in September 2007 with our Chief Financial Officer, John Wobensmith. The table reflects Baltic Tradings agreements to acquire four newbuilding Ultramax drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $112.0 million. Baltic Trading plans to finance these vessel acquisitions with a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations, as well as commercial bank debts as discussed above under Liquidity and Capital Resources. The interest and borrowing fees and credit agreement payments below reflect the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility. The following table also incorporates the future lease payments associated with the lease for our current space and excludes the lease from our former space as we have filed a motion to reject the lease for our former space in the bankruptcy proceedings. The counterparties to the rejected lease have not yet filed a proof of claim with respect to any claim for damages arising from rejection of such lease and therefore no amounts have been included in the table for the rejected lease. Refer to Note 19 Commitments and Contingencies in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the terms of our two lease agreements.
Less than One Year (1)
One to Three Years
Three to Five Years
More than Five Years
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
Credit Agreements and 2010 Notes (2)
166,813
3,188
110,750
8,500
44,375
Interest and borrowing fees (2)
19,920
10,604
3,605
1,388
Remainder of purchase price of vessels (3)
95,200
53,200
42,000
Executive employment agreement
245
Office leases
20,431
736
2,113
1,992
15,590
Totals
302,609
61,692
165,467
14,097
61,353
(1) Represents the nine-month period ending December 31, 2014.
(2) Does not include principal payments, interest, borrowing fees, or other amounts payable under the 2007 Credit Facility, under which there is approximately $1,055.9 million of principal outstanding as of March 31, 2014; the $100 Million Term Loan Facility, under which there is approximately $73.6 million of principal outstanding as of March 31, 2014, the $253 Million Term Loan Facility, under which there is approximately $175.7 million of principal outstanding as of March 31, 2014; the 2010 Notes, under which there is $125 million of principal outstanding as of March 31, 2014 which is due upon the maturity of the 2010 Notes on August 15, 2015; or the outstanding interest rate swap with DnB NOR Bank, relating to a liability position of approximately $5.7 million as of March 31, 2014. The Companys payment obligations with respect to the foregoing are subject to the automatic stay in the Chapter 11 Cases. Pursuant to the Prepack Plan, it is contemplated that the 2007 Credit Facility will be converted into equity of the reorganized Company and that the $253 Million Facility and the $100 Million Facility will be amended to provide for extended maturity dates through August 2019 and other modifications. In addition, it is contemplated under the Prepack Plan that claims in respect of the 2010 Notes will be converted into equity of the reorganized Company and that the outstanding interest rate swap will be paid in full in cash. As the Prepack Plan is subject to confirmation in the Chapter 11 Cases, the Company currently cannot determine the timing and amounts of its payment obligations with respect to the foregoing. Refer to Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.
(3) The timing of this obligation is based on the estimated delivery dates for the Baltic Hornet, Baltic Wasp, Baltic Scorpion and Baltic Mantis.
Interest expense has been estimated using 0.1875% plus the applicable bank margin of 3.00% for the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility. For the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, interest expense has been estimated using 0.25% plus the applicable margin of 3.35%.
Capital Expenditures
We make capital expenditures from time to time in connection with our vessel acquisitions. Excluding Baltic Tradings vessels, our fleet currently consists of nine Capesize drybulk carriers, eight Panamax drybulk carriers, 17 Supramax drybulk carriers, six Handymax drybulk carriers and 13 Handysize drybulk carriers. Baltic Tradings fleet currently consists of four Capesize drybulk carriers, four Supramax drybulk carriers and five Handysize drybulk carriers. After the expected delivery of the four Ultramax vessels that Baltic Trading has agreed to acquire, Baltic Tradings fleet will consists of four Capesize drybulk carriers, four Ultramax drybulk carriers, four Supramax drybulk carriers and five Handysize drybulk carriers. Baltic Trading intends to use a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations as well as commercial bank debt to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels.
The Company has initiated a fuel efficiency upgrade program for certain of its vessels. We believe this program will generate considerable fuel savings going forward and increase the future earnings potential for these vessels. The cost of the upgrades, which will be performed under the planned drydocking schedules, is expected to be approximately $0.3 million per vessel and is included in GS&T and Baltic Tradings estimated drydocking costs below. We expect these upgrades to be installed on two of GS&Ts vessels and two of Baltic Tradings vessels during the remainder of 2014. The upgrades have been successfully installed on three of Baltic Tradings vessels, the Baltic Cougar, the Baltic Panther and the Baltic Wind, which completed their planned drydockings during the first quarter of 2014.
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In addition to acquisitions that we may undertake in future periods, we will incur additional expenditures due to special surveys and drydockings for our fleet. We estimate our drydocking costs, including capitalized costs incurred during drydocking related to vessel assets and vessel equipment, and scheduled off-hire days for our fleet, excluding Baltic Tradings vessels, through 2015 to be:
Year
Estimated Drydocking Cost
Estimated Off-hire Days
(U.S. dollars in millions)
2014 (April 1- December 31, 2014)
9.5
240
11.7
320
The costs reflected are estimates based on drydocking our vessels in China. Actual costs will vary based on various factors, including where the drydockings are actually performed. We expect to fund these costs with cash from operations. These costs do not include drydock expense items that are reflected in vessel operating expenses.
We estimate that each drydock will result in 20 days of off-hire. Actual length will vary based on the condition of the vessel, yard schedules and other factors.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we incurred a total of $4.0 million and $1.3 million of drydocking costs, respectively.
Seven of our vessels completed their drydockings during the first quarter of 2014, including the Genco Acheron and Genco Loire, which entered the drydocking yard during the fourth quarter of 2013. We estimate that twelve of our vessels will be drydocked during the remainder of 2014 and an additional 16 of our vessels will be drydocked during 2015.
In addition to acquisitions that Baltic Trading may undertake in future periods, Baltic Trading will incur additional capital expenditures due to special surveys and drydockings for its fleet. We estimate our drydocking costs, including capitalized costs incurred during drydocking related to vessel assets and vessel equipment, and scheduled off-hire days for Baltic Tradings fleet through 2015 to be:
2.7
60
3.6
Baltic Trading incurred drydocking costs of $1.7 million and $0 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Three of Baltic Tradings vessels were drydocked during the first quarter of 2014. We estimated that three of Baltic Tradings vessel will be drydocked during the remainder of 2014 and five of Baltic Tradings vessels will be drydocked during 2015.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
Inflation
Inflation has only a moderate effect on our expenses given current economic conditions. In the event that significant global inflationary pressures appear, these pressures would increase our operating, voyage, general and administrative, and financing costs.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There have been no changes or updates to the critical accounting policies as disclosed in the 2013 10-K.
Vessels and Depreciation
We record the value of our vessels at their cost (which includes acquisition costs directly attributable to the vessel and expenditures made to prepare the vessel for its initial voyage) less accumulated depreciation. We depreciate our drybulk vessels on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, estimated to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Depreciation is based on cost less the estimated residual scrap value of $245/lwt. We estimate residual scrap value based on the 15-year average scrap value of steel. An increase in the residual value of the vessels would decrease the annual depreciation charge over the remaining useful life of the vessel. Similarly, an increase in the useful life of a drybulk vessel would also decrease the annual depreciation charge. Comparatively, a decrease in the useful life of a drybulk vessel or in its residual value would have the effect of increasing the annual depreciation charge. However, when regulations place limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, we will adjust the vessels useful life to end at the date such regulations preclude such vessels further commercial use.
The carrying value of each of our vessels does not represent the fair market value of such vessel or the amount we could obtain if we were to sell any of our vessels, which could be more or less. Under U.S. GAAP, we would not record a loss if the fair market value of a vessel (excluding its charter) is below our carrying value unless and until we determine to sell that vessel or the vessel is impaired as discussed in the 2013 10-K. Excluding the three Bourbon vessels we resold immediately upon delivery to MEP at our cost, we have sold three of our vessels since our inception and realized a profit in each instance. However, we did determine to cancel an acquisition of six drybulk newbuildings in November 2008, incurring a $53.8 million loss from the forfeiture of our deposit and related interest.
Pursuant to our bank credit facilities, we regularly submit to the lenders valuations of our vessels on an individual charter free basis in order to evidence our compliance with the collateral maintenance covenants under our bank credit facilities. Such a valuation is not necessarily the same as the amount any vessel may bring upon sale, which may be more or less, and should not be relied upon as such. We were in compliance with the collateral maintenance covenants under our $100 Million Term Loan Facility and our $253 Million Term Loan Facility, as well as the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility, the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility, at March 31, 2014, and the collateral maintenance covenant under our 2007 Credit Facility was waived in 2009, as discussed in Note 9 Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements. In the chart below, we list each of our vessels that represent the collateral for the aforementioned credit facilities, the year it was built, the year we acquired it, and its carrying value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
At March 31, 2014, the vessel valuations of all of our vessels for covenant compliance purposes under our bank credit facilities as of the most recent compliance testing date, with the exception of the Baltic Fox, Baltic Hare, Baltic Lion and Baltic Tiger, were lower than their carrying values at March 31, 2014. At December 31, 2013, the vessel valuations of all of our vessels for covenant compliance purposes under our bank credit facilities as of the most recent compliance testing date, with the exception of the Baltic Fox, Baltic Hare and Baltic Lion, were lower than their carrying values at December 31, 2013. For the Genco Ocean, Genco Bay, Genco Avra, Genco Mare and Genco Spirit, the last compliance testing date prior to March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was February 17, 2014 and August 17, 2013, respectively, in accordance with the terms of the $100 Million Term Loan Facility; for all other vessels, the compliance testing date was December 31, 2013, in accordance with the terms of the applicable credit facility.
The amount by which the carrying value at March 31, 2014 of all of the vessels in our fleet, with the exception of the Baltic Fox, Baltic Hare, Baltic Lion and Baltic Tiger, exceeded the valuation of such vessels for covenant compliance purposes ranged, on an individual vessel basis, from $2.7 million to $63.0 million per vessel, and $1,130.0 million on an aggregate fleet basis. The amount by which the carrying value at December 31, 2013 of all of the vessels in our fleet, with the exception of the Baltic Fox, Baltic Hare and Baltic Lion, exceeded the valuation of such vessels for covenant compliance purposes ranged, on an individual vessel basis, from $0.3 million to $64.3 million per vessel, and $1,171.3 million on an aggregate fleet basis. The average amount by which the carrying value of our vessels exceeded the valuation of such vessels for covenant compliance purposes was $18.2 million at March 31, 2014 and $18.6 million as of December 31, 2013. However, neither such valuation nor the carrying value in the table below reflects the value of long-term time charters related to some of our vessels.
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Carrying Value (U.S. dollars in thousands) as of
Vessels
Year Acquired
13,844
14,135
19,028
19,393
13,762
13,981
13,750
14,087
12,719
13,016
13,546
13,849
13,721
14,035
12,906
13,238
12,801
13,139
19,123
19,514
18,807
19,205
18,783
19,183
12,186
12,382
12,979
13,318
19,027
19,371
18,628
18,981
17,577
17,974
96,735
98,002
96,928
98,193
98,464
99,694
98,970
100,199
29,672
30,169
33,057
33,537
48,252
48,971
49,573
50,309
53,959
54,614
34,594
35,080
103,841
105,126
70,629
71,552
57,765
58,506
70,873
71,782
102,302
103,504
104,776
105,973
104,802
105,990
106,498
107,688
TOTAL
1,624,877
1,647,690
29,715
30,024
29,795
30,100
30,889
31,194
30,805
31,107
31,428
31,732
152,632
154,157
31,310
31,601
31,454
31,752
31,419
31,745
31,409
31,734
31,476
31,799
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31,640
31,966
28,575
28,870
28,271
28,565
26,007
26,311
25,349
25,705
24,936
25,299
31,425
31,742
33,021
33,347
386,292
390,436
30,166
30,312
30,283
30,389
30,426
30,540
30,315
30,459
63,089
63,754
62,982
63,561
28,952
29,081
29,136
29,437
29,701
30,002
335,050
337,535
20,768
21,017
19,734
19,955
40,502
40,972
52,185
52,589
50,054
50,416
102,239
103,005
Consolidated Total
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest rate risk
We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes. Our objective is to manage the impact of interest rate changes on our earnings and cash flow in relation to our borrowings. We held one and four interest rate swap agreements with DnB NOR Bank at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to manage future interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. The total notional principal amount of the swaps is $106.2 million and $306.2 million, respectively, and the swaps have specified rates and durations. Refer to the table in Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements of our condensed consolidated financial statements which summarizes the interest rate swaps in place as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
The swap agreements with effective dates prior to March 31, 2014 synthetically convert variable rate debt to fixed rate debt at the fixed interest rate of the swap plus the applicable margin of 3.00%.
The total liability associated with the swaps at March 31, 2014 is $5.7 million and $7.0 million at December 31, 2013, and are presented as the fair value of derivatives on the balance sheet. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we have accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) of ($5.7) million and ($7.0) million, respectively, related to the effectively hedged portion of the swaps. Hedge ineffectiveness associated with the interest rate swaps resulted in a minimal amount of other income (expense) during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and there was no hedge ineffectiveness during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Refer to Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements for additional information regarding the swap agreement outstanding at March 31, 2014. As of March 31, 2014, the Company is in default under covenants of its 2007 Credit Facility due to the default on the scheduled debt amortization payment due on March 31, 2014. The default under the 2007 Credit Facility requires the Company to elect interest periods of only one-month and therefore the Company no longer qualifies for hedge accounting under the original designation and hedge accounting has been terminated effective March 31, 2014. As such, in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company has classified the liability related to this interest rate swap as a current liability in its consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014. If the swap agreement is at any time settled, the Company will be required to release any remaining AOCI associated with the swap agreement to interest expense.
We are subject to market risks relating to changes in LIBOR rates because we have significant amounts of floating rate debt outstanding. We are subject to a facility fee of 1.0% per annum on the average daily outstanding principal amount of the outstanding loan under the 2007 Credit Facility. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we paid LIBOR plus 3.00% on the outstanding debt under the 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility, $253 Million Term Loan Facility and the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we also paid three-month LIBOR plus 3.35% on the outstanding debt under the Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility. A 1% increase in LIBOR would result in an increase of $3.3 million in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, considering the increase would be only on the unhedged portion of the debt.
Derivative financial instruments
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we held one and four interest rate swap agreements, respectively, with DnB NOR Bank to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. The total notional principal amount of the swaps is $106.2 million and $306.2 million, respectively, and the swaps have specified rates and durations. Refer to the table in Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements of our condensed consolidated financial statements which summarizes the interest rate swaps in place as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
The differential to be paid or received for these swap agreements is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense as incurred. The interest rate differential pertaining to the interest rate swaps for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The Company was utilizing cash flow hedge accounting for the swaps whereby the effective portion of the change in value of the swaps is reflected as a component of AOCI. The ineffective portion was recognized as other (expense) income, which is a component of other (expense) income. If for any period of time we did not designate the swaps for hedge accounting, the change in the value of the swap agreements prior to designation would be recognized as other (expense) income.
However, as of March 31, 2014, the Company is in default under covenants of its 2007 Credit Facility due to the default on the scheduled debt amortization payment due on March 31, 2014. The default under the 2007 Credit Facility requires the Company to elect interest periods of only one-month, therefore the Company no longer qualifies for hedge accounting under the original designation and hedge accounting has been terminated effective March 31, 2014. As such, in accordance with applicable accounting
guidance, the Company has classified the liability related to this interest rate swap as a current liability in its consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014. If the swap agreement is at any time settled, the Company will be required to release any remaining AOCI associated with the swap agreement to interest expense. Refer to Note 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements for additional information regarding the swap agreement outstanding at March 31, 2014.
Amounts receivable or payable arising at the settlement of hedged interest rate swaps are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the period of interest rate exposure provided the designated liability continues to exist. Amounts receivable or payable arising at the settlement of unhedged interest rate swaps are reflected as other (expense) income and is listed as a component of other (expense) income.
Refer to Interest rate risk section above for further information regarding the interest rate swap agreements.
Currency and exchange rates risk
The international shipping industrys functional currency is the U.S. Dollar. Virtually all of our revenues and most of our operating costs are in U.S. Dollars. We incur certain operating expenses in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, and the foreign exchange risk associated with these operating expenses is immaterial.
As part of our business strategy, we may enter into short-term forward currency contracts to protect ourselves from the risk arising from the fluctuation in the exchange rate associated with the cost basis of the Jinhui shares.
At March 31, 2014, we hold investments in Jinhui with a carrying amount of $63.3 million and investments in KLC with a carrying amount of $0.1 million, both of which are classified as available for sale (AFS) under Accounting Standards Codification 320-10, Investments Debt and Equity Securities (ASC 320-10). These investments are classified as noncurrent assets based on our intent to hold the investment at each reporting date. The investments that are classified as AFS are subject to risk of changes in market value, which if determined to be impaired (other than temporarily impaired), could result in realized impairment losses. We review the carrying value of such investments on a quarterly basis to determine if any valuation adjustments are appropriate under ASC 320-10. We will continue to evaluate our investment in Jinhui and KLC on a quarterly basis to determine the likelihood of any significant adverse effects on the fair value and amount of any impairment. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we have not deemed our investments to be impaired. In the event we determine that the Jinhui or KLC investment are subject to any impairment, the amount of the impairment would be reclassified from AOCI and recorded as a loss in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the amount of the impairment.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We commenced the Chapter 11 Cases to implement our restructuring. Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically stays certain actions against us, including actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness or to exercise control over the property of our bankruptcy estates. The Plan of Reorganization we have filed in the Chapter 11 Case, if confirmed, will provide for the treatment of allowed claims against our bankruptcy estates, including pre-petition liabilities. The treatment of such liabilities under a confirmed chapter 11 plan of reorganization is expected to result in a material adjustment to our financial statements.
On March 28, 2014, the Genco Auvergne was arrested due to a disputed claim with the charterer of one of our other vessels, namely the Genco Ardennes. In order for us to release the Genco Auvergne from its arrest, we entered into a cash collateralized $0.9 million bank guarantee with Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (the SEB Bank Guarantee) on April 3, 2014. The vessel has since been released from its arrest and the bank guarantee will remain in an escrow account until the arbitration related to this case is completed. The SEB Bank Guarantee resulted in additional indebtedness. As we are currently in default under the covenants of its 2007 Credit Facility due to the default on a scheduled debt amortization payment due on March 31, 2014, on April 3, 2014 we received a consent from the lenders under the 2007 Credit Facility to incur this additional indebtedness. Also, under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility for which the Genco Auvergne is collateralized, we may not incur additional indebtedness related to its collateralized vessels under this facility. We also received a consent from the lenders under the $253 Million Term Loan Facility on April 3, 2014 in order to enter the SEB Bank Guarantee.
We have not been involved in any other legal proceedings which we believe are likely to have, or have had a significant effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows, nor are we aware of any proceedings that are pending or threatened which we believe are likely to have a significant effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity. From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. We expect that these claims would be covered by insurance, subject to customary deductibles. Those claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the Form 10-K), which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The Form 10-K included a risk factor with the following heading:
We expect to file a voluntary petition, and our subsidiaries (excluding Baltic Trading and its subsidiaries) may file voluntary petitions, for relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code to implement our restructuring, which will subject us to risks and uncertainties.
Below is updated information for such risk factor:
Since we filed the Form 10-K, we commenced the Chapter 11 Cases on April 21, 2014 as described in Note 1 General Information to our financial statements included in this Report. As previously discussed in the 10-K, the Chapter 11 Cases may affect our relationships with, and our ability to negotiate favorable terms with, creditors, customers, charterers, vendors, employees, and other personnel and counterparties. Since the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, a number of charterers with whom we have done business have declined to enter into new charters while we are in bankruptcy or because we are in bankruptcy or have failed to respond to ordinary course offers to hire our vessels. The foregoing developments may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Document
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited.(1)
Articles of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited as adopted July 21, 2005.(2)
3.3
Articles of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited as adopted May 18, 2006.(3)
Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock.(4)
3.5
Amended and Restated By-Laws of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, dated as of October 31, 2013.(5)
4.1
Indenture, dated July 27, 2010, between Genco Shipping & Trading Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon.(6)
4.2
Supplemental Indenture, dated July 27, 2010, between Genco Shipping & Trading Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon.(6)
10.1
Limited Waiver of Default, by and among the Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the various lenders and other parties named therein, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as Agent and Security Trustee, dated as of February 18, 2014.(7)
10.2
Letter Agreement dated March 26, 2014 between Genco Shipping & Trading Limited and John C. Wobensmith.(8)
10.3
Letter Agreement dated March 26, 2014 between Baltic Trading Limited and John C. Wobensmith.(8)
10.4
Forbearance Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 by and among Wilmington Trust, National Association, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the other Credit Parties named therein, and the Lenders named therein.*
10.5
Waiver Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 by and among Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Agent, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, and the Collateral Owners and Guarantors named therein.*
10.6
Waiver Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 by and among Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as Agent, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, and the Collateral Owners named therein.*
31.1
Certification of President pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.*
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1
Certification of President pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*
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The following materials from Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (Unaudited), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).**
(*)
Filed with this report.
(**)
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101 hereto are not deemed filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.
(1)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2005.
(2)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2005.
(3)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 18, 2006.
(4)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 9, 2007.
(5)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2012.
(6)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2010.
(7)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2014.
(8)
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2014.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DATE: May 19, 2014
By:
/s/ Robert Gerald Buchanan
Robert Gerald Buchanan
President
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ John C. Wobensmith
John C. Wobensmith
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit Index
Incorporated by reference to Genco Shipping & Trading Limiteds Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2007.
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