ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STEALTHGAS INC. (NASDAQ: GASS), a ship-owning company primarily serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced today its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter 2019 Results:
Six Months 2019 Results:
Fleet Update Since Previous Announcement
The Company announced the conclusion of the following chartering arrangements:
With these charters, the Company has total contracted revenues of approximately $115 million. Total anticipated voyage days of our fleet is 79% covered for the remainder of 2019 and 35% for 2020.
Board Chairman Michael Jolliffe Commented
Due to market uncertainty resulting from the US-China trade war, the pressurized market in Asia presented a relatively tough second quarter for ship owners. Charterers in the region were reluctant to conclude or renew period contracts, thus forcing vessels to operate in the spot market at low rates. This is the main reason that our revenue generation was less than expected, in spite of favorable operational utilization of close to 95% and an increase in daily revenue from our vessels on time charter contracts.
This quarter we had close to 19% of our fleet operating in the spot market, the majority of which were in the Asian region. Our vessels operating in the spot market during the second quarter of 19’ generated in total almost $1.5 million less TCE revenue than in the first quarter of the year.
From a strategic standpoint, we have been active, with StealthGas moving to enter, for the first time, the 11,000 cbm pressurized LPG segment. In addition, through our Joint Venture arrangement, we moved to enter in a second new LPG subsegment, as we recently acquired a 38,000 cbm fully refrigerated vessel. Relying on the technical and management expertise gained as leaders in the small LPG market, StealthGas is further expanding its presence in the broader LPG space, thus enhancing and diversifying its revenue stream.
Another important move is that we have actively commenced our stock repurchase program having bought more than 170,000 shares to date, supporting our stock and our investors.
We believe that the Asian market will soon correct itself. Our Company has a very strong balance sheet and diversified fleet, a free cash base that exceeds $65 million, and a debt to asset ratio of less than 40%, therefore we feel optimistic for the future as market conditions improve.
Conference Call details:
On August 22, 2019 at 10:00 am ET, the company’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results and the company’s operations and outlook.
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: +1 866 869 2321 (US Toll Free Dial In) or 08003767425 (UK Toll Free Dial In).
Access Code: 7798421
In case of any problems with the above numbers, please dial +1 917 7200 178(US Toll Dial In), +44 (0) 8444933857 (Standard International Dial In).
Access Code: 7798421
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 29, 2019 by dialing +1 (866) 331-1332 (US Local Dial In), +44 (0) 8445718951 (UK Local Dial In).
Access Code: 7798421
Slides and audio webcast:
There will also be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call, through the STEALTHGAS INC. website (www.stealthgas.com). Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
About STEALTHGAS INC.
StealthGas Inc. is a ship-owning company primarily serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry. StealthGas Inc. currently has a fleet of 50 vessels. The fleet comprises of 46 LPG carriers, including two chartered in LPG vessels, five Joint Venture vessels and an 11,000 cbm newbuilding pressurized LPG carrier with expected delivery in 2021. These LPG vessels have a total capacity of 347,099 cubic meters (cbm).The Company also owns three M.R. product tankers and one Aframax oil tanker with a total capacity of 255,804 deadweight tons (dwt). StealthGas Inc.’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and trade under the symbol “GASS”.
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although STEALTHGAS INC. believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, STEALTHGAS INC. cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydockings, shipyard performance, changes in STEALTHGAS INC’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.
Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by STEALTHGAS INC. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Fleet List and Fleet Deployment
For information on our fleet and further information:
Visit our website at www.stealthgas.com
Company Contact:
Fenia Sakellaris
STEALTHGAS INC.
011-30-210-6250-001
E-mail: info@stealthgas.com
Fleet Data: | ||||||||
The following key indicators highlight the Company’s operating performance during the periods ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019. | ||||||||
FLEET DATA | Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | 6M 2018 | 6M 2019 | ||||
Average number of vessels (1) | 52.2 | 42.0 | 52.0 | 43.7 | ||||
Period end number of owned vessels in fleet | 52 | 42 | 52 | 42 | ||||
Total calendar days for fleet (2) | 5,026 | 4,004 | 9,865 | 8,331 | ||||
Total voyage days for fleet (3) | 4,969 | 3,994 | 9,756 | 8,316 | ||||
Fleet utilization (4) | 98.9 | % | 99.8 | % | 98.9 | % | 99.8 | % |
Total charter days for fleet (5) | 4,160 | 3,226 | 7,941 | 6,985 | ||||
Total spot market days for fleet (6) | 809 | 768 | 1,815 | 1,331 | ||||
Fleet operational utilization (7) | 97.8 | % | 95.3 | % | 95.6 | % | 97.1 | % |
1) Average number of vessels is the number of owned vessels that constituted our fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of days each vessel was a part of our fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.
2) Total calendar days for fleet are the total days the vessels we operated were in our possession for the relevant period including off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys.
3) Total voyage days for fleet reflect the total days the vessels we operated were in our possession for the relevant period net of off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys.
4) Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that our vessels were available for revenue generating voyage days, and is determined by dividing voyage days by fleet calendar days for the relevant period.
5) Total charter days for fleet are the number of voyage days the vessels operated on time or bareboat charters for the relevant period.
6) Total spot market charter days for fleet are the number of voyage days the vessels operated on spot market charters for the relevant period.
7) Fleet operational utilization is the percentage of time that our vessels generated revenue, and is determined by dividing voyage days (excluding commercially idle days) by fleet calendar days for the relevant period.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS:
Adjusted net income represents net (loss)/income before (gain)/loss on derivatives excluding swap interest (paid)/received, share based compensation, loss/(gain) on sale of vessel, gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries and impairment loss. EBITDA represents net (loss)/income before interest and finance costs, interest income and depreciation. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA before share based compensation, (gain)/loss on derivatives, excluding swap interest (paid)/received, loss/(gain) on sale of vessel, gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries and impairment loss. Adjusted EPS represents Adjusted net income divided by the weighted average number of shares. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are not recognized measurements under U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS may not be comparable to that reported by other companies in the shipping or other industries. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation.
EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are included herein because they are a basis, upon which we assess our financial performance. They allow us to present our performance from period to period on a comparable basis and provide additional information on fleet operational results to investors.
(Expressed in United States Dollars, except number of shares) | Second Quarter Ended June 30th, | Six Months Period Ended June 30th, | ||||||
2018 | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | |||||
Net (loss)/Income - Adjusted Net Income | ||||||||
Net (loss)/income | (397,816 | ) | (179,256 | ) | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,789,610 | |
Plus (gain)/loss on derivatives | (8,969 | ) | 118,094 | 37,786 | 140,791 | |||
Less swap interest (paid)/received | (16,470 | ) | 29,100 | (81,738 | ) | 79,952 | ||
Less loss/(gain) on sale of vessel, net | 219,479 | -- | 219,479 | (7,473 | ) | |||
Less gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries | -- | -- | -- | (145,000 | ) | |||
Plus impairment loss | 3,776,109 | -- | 7,594,377 | -- | ||||
Plus share based compensation | -- | 236,849 | -- | 471,096 | ||||
Adjusted Net Income | 3,572,333 | 204,787 | 1,598,851 | 2,328,976 | ||||
Net (loss)/income – EBITDA | ||||||||
Net (loss)/income | (397,816 | ) | (179,256 | ) | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,789,610 | |
Plus interest and finance costs | 6,038,529 | 5,400,047 | 11,178,096 | 11,382,918 | ||||
Less interest income | (129,227 | ) | (144,146 | ) | (228,623 | ) | (448,579 | ) |
Plus depreciation | 10,453,582 | 9,474,181 | 20,983,941 | 18,948,367 | ||||
EBITDA | 15,965,068 | 14,550,826 | 25,762,361 | 31,672,316 | ||||
Net (loss)/income - Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
Net (loss)/income | (397,816 | ) | (179,256 | ) | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,789,610 | |
Plus (gain)/loss on derivatives | (8,969 | ) | 118,094 | 37,786 | 140,791 | |||
Less gain on sale of vessel, net | 219,479 | -- | 219,479 | (7,473 | ) | |||
Less gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries | -- | -- | -- | (145,000 | ) | |||
Plus impairment loss | 3,776,109 | -- | 7,594,377 | -- | ||||
Plus share based compensation | -- | 236,849 | -- | 471,096 | ||||
Plus interest and finance costs | 6,038,529 | 5,400,047 | 11,178,096 | 11,382,918 | ||||
Less interest income | (129,227 | ) | (144,146 | ) | (228,623 | ) | (448,579 | ) |
Plus depreciation | 10,453,582 | 9,474,181 | 20,983,941 | 18,948,367 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 19,951,687 | 14,905,769 | 33,614,003 | 32,131,730 | ||||
EPS - Adjusted EPS | ||||||||
Net (loss)/income | (397,816 | ) | (179,256 | ) | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,789,610 | |
Adjusted net income | 3,572,333 | 204,787 | 1,598,851 | 2,328,976 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares | 39,860,563 | 39,840,783 | 39,860,563 | 39,850,618 | ||||
EPS - Basic and Diluted | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.15 | ) | 0.04 | |
Adjusted EPS-Basic and Diluted | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.06 | ||||
StealthGas Inc.*
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Expressed in United States Dollars, except for number of shares)
Quarters Ended June 30, | For The Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2018 | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | ||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||
Revenues | 43,380,863 | 34,083,501 | 83,076,345 | 72,526,319 | |||||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||
Voyage expenses | 3,727,056 | 3,721,160 | 8,878,307 | 7,049,679 | |||||||||
Voyage expenses - related party | 536,601 | 423,591 | 1,020,500 | 900,228 | |||||||||
Charter hire expenses | 1,676,259 | 1,467,505 | 2,645,406 | 3,565,054 | |||||||||
Vessels' operating expenses | 14,786,705 | 11,519,876 | 30,145,118 | 24,187,246 | |||||||||
Vessels' operating expenses - related party | 95,000 | 239,500 | 122,000 | 488,500 | |||||||||
Drydocking costs | 653,968 | -- | 2,157,048 | 185,624 | |||||||||
Management fees - related party | 1,809,500 | 1,399,195 | 3,553,100 | 2,914,680 | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 845,313 | 902,521 | 1,417,840 | 2,024,608 | |||||||||
Depreciation | 10,453,582 | 9,474,181 | 20,983,941 | 18,948,367 | |||||||||
Impairment loss | 3,776,109 | -- | 7,594,377 | -- | |||||||||
Net loss/(gain) on sale of vessels | 219,479 | -- | 219,479 | (7,473 | ) | ||||||||
Other operating income | (696,471 | ) | -- | (549,804 | ) | -- | |||||||
Total expenses | 37,883,101 | 29,147,529 | 78,187,312 | 60,256,513 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 5,497,762 | 4,935,972 | 4,889,033 | 12,269,806 | |||||||||
Other (expenses)/income | |||||||||||||
Interest and finance costs | (6,038,529 | ) | (5,400,047 | ) | (11,178,096 | ) | (11,382,918 | ) | |||||
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries | -- | -- | -- | 145,000 | |||||||||
Loss on derivatives | 8,969 | (118,094 | ) | (37,786 | ) | (140,791 | ) | ||||||
Interest income | 129,227 | 144,146 | 228,623 | 448,579 | |||||||||
Foreign exchange income/(loss) | 4,755 | 7,231 | (72,827 | ) | (9,557 | ) | |||||||
Other expenses, net | (5,895,578 | ) | (5,366,764 | ) | (11,060,086 | ) | (10,939,687 | ) | |||||
Income before equity in income of investees | (397,816 | ) | (430,792 | ) | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,330,119 | ||||||
Equity earnings in unconsolidated joint ventures | -- | 251,536 | -- | 459,491 | |||||||||
Net (Loss)/Income | (397,816 | ) | (179,256 | ) | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,789,610 | ||||||
Earnings per share | |||||||||||||
- Basic & Diluted | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.15 | ) | 0.04 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares | |||||||||||||
- Basic & Diluted | 39,860,563 | 39,840,783 | 39,860,563 | 39,850,618 |
* As of January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases," as amended ("ASC 842") using the modified retrospective transition method of adoption. Under this method, the cumulative effect of applying the new lease standard is recorded with no restatement of any comparative prior periods presented. As a result, prior periods as reported by the Company have not been impacted by the adoption. The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $1.9 million and related lease liabilities for operating leases of $1.9 million in Total Assets and Total Liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheet on January 1, 2019.
StealthGas Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in United States Dollars)
December 31, | June 30, | ||||||
2018 | 2019 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 64,498,442 | 65,836,973 | |||||
Receivables from related parties | -- | 1,420,678 | |||||
Trade and other receivables | 2,888,496 | 2,110,763 | |||||
Other current assets | 134,301 | 330,935 | |||||
Claims receivable | -- | 648,782 | |||||
Inventories | 2,346,723 | 3,120,121 | |||||
Advances and prepayments | 1,089,539 | 1,004,311 | |||||
Restricted cash | 3,002,490 | 1,673,587 | |||||
Assets held for sale | 64,906,448 | -- | |||||
Total current assets | 138,866,439 | 76,146,150 | |||||
Non-current assets | |||||||
Advances for vessel under construction | -- | 2,908,064 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | -- | 1,270,087 | |||||
Vessels, net | 884,748,691 | 865,803,340 | |||||
Other receivables | 108,930 | 113,036 | |||||
Restricted cash | 11,930,059 | 12,545,858 | |||||
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures | -- | 22,285,516 | |||||
Fair value of derivatives | 1,068,369 | 202,097 | |||||
Total non current assets | 897,856,049 | 905,127,998 | |||||
Total assets | 1,036,722,488 | 981,274,148 | |||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||
Payable to related parties | 7,930,642 | 1,679,590 | |||||
Trade accounts payable | 10,349,358 | 11,705,775 | |||||
Accrued and other liabilities | 6,879,488 | 6,036,180 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | -- | 1,226,814 | |||||
Customer deposits | 1,336,000 | 600,000 | |||||
Deferred income | 5,191,654 | 4,562,575 | |||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 41,726,837 | 40,685,828 | |||||
Current portion of long-term debt associated with vessels held for sale | 30,076,356 | -- | |||||
Total current liabilities | 103,490,335 | 66,496,762 | |||||
Non-current liabilities | |||||||
Fair value of derivatives | 465,389 | 2,714,452 | |||||
Customer deposits | -- | 368,000 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | -- | 43,273 | |||||
Long-term debt | 371,514,253 | 351,292,536 | |||||
Total non-current liabilities | 371,979,642 | 354,418,261 | |||||
Total liabilities | 475,469,977 | 420,915,023 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders' equity | |||||||
Capital stock | 445,496 | 445,496 | |||||
Treasury stock | (22,523,528 | ) | (22,783,028 | ) | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 501,807,478 | 502,278,574 | |||||
Retained earnings | 80,849,086 | 82,638,696 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | 673,979 | (2,220,613 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 561,252,511 | 560,359,125 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 1,036,722,488 | 981,274,148 | |||||
StealthGas Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in United States Dollars)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2018 | 2019 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||
Net (loss)/income for the period | (6,171,053 | ) | 1,789,610 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)/income to net cash | |||||||
provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation | 20,983,941 | 18,948,367 | |||||
Amortization of deferred finance charges | 438,716 | 476,249 | |||||
Amortization of deferred gain on sale and leaseback of vessels | (96,719 | ) | -- | ||||
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | -- | 775,770 | |||||
Share based compensation | -- | 471,096 | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives | (43,952 | ) | 220,743 | ||||
Equity earnings in unconsolidated joint ventures | -- | (459,491 | ) | ||||
Impairment loss | 7,594,377 | -- | |||||
Gain on sale of vessels, net | 219,479 | (7,473 | ) | ||||
Gain on deconsolidated of subsidiaries | -- | (145,000 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
(Increase)/decrease in | |||||||
Trade and other receivables | (1,762,222 | ) | 773,627 | ||||
Other current assets | 23,257 | (196,634 | ) | ||||
Claims receivable | 15,951 | (966,718 | ) | ||||
Inventories | (615,881 | ) | (54,950 | ) | |||
Changes in operating lease liabilities | -- | (775,770 | ) | ||||
Advances and prepayments | (357,725 | ) | 85,228 | ||||
Increase/(decrease) in | |||||||
Balances with related parties | (2,758,369 | ) | (9,683,892 | ) | |||
Trade accounts payable | 880,010 | 1,356,417 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 318,288 | (183,308 | ) | ||||
Deferred income | 1,735,826 | (629,079 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 20,403,924 | 11,794,792 | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||
Insurance proceeds | -- | 317,936 | |||||
Proceeds from sale of interests in subsidiaries | -- | 20,720,975 | |||||
Vessels’ acquisitions and advances for vessels under construction | (108,012,906 | ) | (2,908,064 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of vessels, net | 8,730,520 | 8,302,457 | |||||
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures | -- | (1,022,000 | ) | ||||
Cash paid to unconsolidated joint ventures | -- | (1,268,223 | ) | ||||
Cash received from unconsolidated joint ventures | -- | 3,280,385 | |||||
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities | (99,282,386 | ) | 27,423,466 | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||
Stock repurchase | -- | (259,500 | ) | ||||
Deferred finance charges | (444,330 | ) | (254,901 | ) | |||
Customer deposits paid | (1,220,700 | ) | (368,000 | ) | |||
Loan repayments | (27,103,104 | ) | (48,960,430 | ) | |||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 115,712,500 | 11,250,000 | |||||
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities | 86,944,366 | (38,592,831 | ) | ||||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 8,065,904 | 625,427 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 62,903,192 | 79,430,991 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 70,969,096 | 80,056,418 | |||||
Cash breakdown | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 55,669,369 | 65,836,973 | |||||
Restricted cash, current | 2,888,222 | 1,673,587 | |||||
Restricted cash, non-current | 12,411,505 | 12,545,858 | |||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows | 70,969,096 | 80,056,418 |