-- Operating revenues of $94.6 million and $259.2 million for the three
and the nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively.
-- Adjusted net income(1) of $4.5 million or $0.05 per share and $24.4
million or $0.38 per share for the three and the nine months ended
September 30, 2010, respectively.
-- Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $63.4 million and $176.9 million for the three
and the nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively.
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
Financial Summary
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share and per
share amounts):
Three Three Nine Nine
months months months months
ended ended ended ended
September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
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2010 2009 2010 2009
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(unaudited)
Operating revenues $ 94,587 $ 79,792 $ 259,192 $ 234,172
Net income/(loss) $ 978 $ 16,372 $ (93,452) $ 52,271
Adjusted net income(1) $ 4,510 $ 16,012 $ 24,405 $ 50,827
Earnings/(losses) per share $ 0.01 $ 0.30 $ (1.45) $ 0.96
Adjusted earnings per share(1) $ 0.05 $ 0.29 $ 0.38 $ 0.93
Weighted average number of
shares (thousands) 83,346 54,551 64,256 54,549
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 63,353 $ 51,450 $ 176,888 $ 147,955
(1) Adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA
are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the reconciliation of net income/(loss)
to adjusted net income and net income/(loss) to adjusted EBITDA.
Danaos' CEO Dr. John Coustas commented:
The Container industry continued to recover from the 2009 lows and already
volumes are past the 2008 peak. Liner companies have all reported strong
profitability and optimistic outlook. Seasonality arrived about a month
earlier this year because of the earlier peak of shipments. However, we
expect that the overall growth, which in 2010 has been in the mid teens,
will continue in 2011 but at more sustainable rates. All trades are still
at very healthy levels despite a small setback from the peaks reached early
in the third quarter.
As we have already announced during the third quarter, Danaos successfully
raised $200 million, as well as received commitments from its lenders and
yards on vendor financing that ensure the timely delivery of our 15-vessel
order-book.
During the third quarter of 2010, we took delivery of four vessels, the
6,500 TEU CMA CGM Rabelais, the 3,400 TEU Hanjin Santos, the 6,500 TEU CMA
CGM Racine and the 6,500 TEU YM Maturity, all of which were subsequently
deployed on long-term charters. Our fleet utilization reached 96.9%. Our
adjusted net income for non-cash items and one time gains/(losses) was $4.5
million, or $0.05 per share calculated on the basis of the new number of
shares we have issued and outstanding as of last August. Nine month
operating revenue reached $259 million, up by 10.7% year-on-year while
adjusted EBITDA increased by almost 19.5% year-on-year and reached $177
million.
We are firmly on track to take delivery of our contracted fleet and also
capitalize on the strength of the container market. This is expected to
substantially increase our revenues and EBITDA and demonstrate the
significant cash flow generation of the company.
Three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended
September 30, 2009
On August 6, 2010, we entered into a commitment letter with our lenders for
the restructuring of our existing debt obligations, and approximately $426
million of new debt financing. The agreed terms, which are subject to final
documentation and other conditions, contemplate that, under our existing
bank debt facilities, the amortization and maturities will be rescheduled,
the interest rate margin will be reduced from current levels, and the
financial covenants, events of default, and guarantee and security packages
will be revised. In connection with this arrangement, we have also agreed
to issue to our lenders warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15 million
shares of our common stock for an exercise price of $7.00 per share. We
have also reached an agreement in principle for a $203.4 million credit
facility with Citi and the Export-Import Bank of China (or CEXIM).
Furthermore, we entered into agreements with several investors, including
our largest stockholder, and sold to them 54,054,055 shares of our Common
Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $200.0 million in cash. The shares
were issued at $3.70 per share on August 12, 2010. Following the
transaction, the shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2010,
were 108,610,739. On September 27, 2010, we entered into a financing
facility with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries ("Hyundai Samho") for an
amount of $190 million in respect of eight of our newbuilding
containerships being ordered with Hyundai Samho, in the form of delayed
payment of a portion of the final installment for each such newbuilding.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, Danaos had an average of 47.9
containerships compared to 41.0 containerships for the same period in 2009.
During the third quarter of 2010, we took delivery of four vessels, the CMA
CGM Rabelais on July 2, 2010, the Hanjin Santos on July 6, 2010, CMA CGM
Racine on August 16, 2010 and the YM Maturity on August 18, 2010. Our fleet
utilization was 96.9% in the third quarter of 2010.
Our adjusted net income was $4.5 million, or $0.05 per share, for the three
months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $16.0 million, or $0.29 per
share, for the three months ended September 30, 2009, adjusted for non-cash
changes in fair value of derivatives of $12.4 million loss recorded in 2010
compared to $0.4 million gain recorded in 2009, as well as a gain of $12.6
million in relation to an agreement entered into with the charterer of the
three newbuildings cancelled in consideration for the termination of the
respective charter parties and an expense of $3.7 million for fees related
to our Comprehensive Financing Plan in 2010. Adjusted net income for the
third quarter of 2010 decreased by $11.5 million, compared to the three
months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease is mainly attributable to an
increase in the realized loss on our interest rate swap contracts recorded
in our Statement of Income during the three months ended September 30, 2010
compared to the same period of 2009, which was partially offset by
increased Income from Operations. On a non-adjusted basis, our net income
was $1.0 million, or $0.01 per share, for the third quarter of 2010,
compared to net income of $16.4 million, or $0.30 per share, for the third
quarter of 2009. Please refer to the Adjusted Net Income reconciliation
table, which appears later in this earnings release.
Operating Revenue
Operating revenue increased 18.5%, or $14.8 million, to $94.6 million in
the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $79.8 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009. The increase was primarily attributable to
the addition of eight vessels to our fleet, as follows:
Vessel Size
Vessel Name (TEU) Date Delivered
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
CMA CGM Musset 6,500 March 12, 2010
CMA CGM Nerval 6,500 May 17, 2010
YM Mandate 6,500 May 19, 2010
Hanjin Buenos Aires 3,400 May 27, 2010
CMA CGM Rabelais 6,500 July 2, 2010
Hanjin Santos 3,400 July 6, 2010
CMA CGM Racine 6,500 August 16, 2010
YM Maturity 6,500 August 18, 2010
These additions to our fleet contributed revenues of $18.4 million during
the three months ended September 30, 2010. Moreover, one 6,500 TEU
containership, the CMA CGM Moliere, which was added to our fleet on
September 28, 2009, contributed incremental revenues of $3.1 million during
the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in
2009. These revenues were offset in part by the sale of one 1,704 TEU
containership, the MSC Eagle, on January 22, 2010, which had contributed
revenues of $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
We also had a further decrease in revenues of $5.7 million during the three
months ended September 30, 2010, mainly attributable to re-chartering of
certain vessels at reduced charter rates, as well as reduced charter hire,
in relation to vessels laid up by our charterers, representing operating
expenses not being incurred during the lay-up period.
Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses increased 6.9%, or $1.6 million, to $24.7 million
in the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $23.1 million in the
three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase is mainly attributed to
the increased average number of vessels in our fleet under time charter
during the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same
period of 2009, which was partially offset by reduced costs of certain
vessels which were on charterers' directed lay-up for 128 days in the
aggregate during the third quarter of 2010 compared to 25 days in the
aggregate in the same period of 2009.
Although the average number of vessels in our fleet increased during the
three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009,
the average daily operating cost per vessel was reduced to $5,971 for the
three months ended September 30, 2010, from $6,162 for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 (excluding those vessels on lay-up).
Depreciation & Amortization
Depreciation & Amortization includes Depreciation and Amortization of
Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs.
Depreciation
Depreciation expense increased 35.5%, or $5.5 million, to $21.0 million in
the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $15.5 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009. The increase in depreciation expense was
due to the increased average number of vessels in our fleet during the
three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009.
Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs
Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs increased
22.7%, or $0.5 million, to $2.7 million in the three months ended September
30, 2010, from $2.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2009.
The increase reflects higher drydocking costs amortized during the three
months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased 39.5%, or $1.5 million, to
$5.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $3.8
million in the same period of 2009. The increase was the result of
increased legal and advisory fees of $0.7 million (mainly attributed to
fees related to preparing and structuring the Comprehensive Financing Plan)
and increased fees of $0.8 million to our Manager in the three months ended
September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, due to the increase
in the average number of our vessels in our fleet and an increase in the
per day fee payable to our Manager since January 1, 2010.
Other Operating Expenses
Other Operating Expenses includes Voyage Expenses.
Voyage Expenses
Voyage expenses decreased 6.3%, or $0.1 million, to $1.5 million in the
three months ended September 30, 2010, from $1.6 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009.
Interest Expense and Interest Income
Interest expense increased by 24.7%, or $2.3 million, to $11.6 million in
the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $9.3 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009. The change in interest expense was
partially due to the increase in our average debt by $147.2 million, to
$2,424.9 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2010, from $2,277.7
million in the quarter ended September 30, 2009. In addition, the delivery
of newbuilt vessels has resulted in reduced interest capitalized by $3.4
million, rather than such interest being recognized as an expense, to $5.1
million in the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $8.5 million in
the three months ended September 30, 2009.
Interest income decreased by $0.2 million, to $0.2 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2010, from $0.4 million in the three months
ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in interest income is mainly
attributable to lower average cash balances during the three months ended
September 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009.
Other income/(expenses), net
Other income/(expenses), net, improved by $12.5 million, to an income of
$12.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2010, from an income
of $0.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2009. The
improvement of $12.6 million is mainly attributable to an agreement entered
into with the charterer of the three newbuildings cancelled on May 25, 2010
in consideration for the termination of the respective charter parties,
which was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2010.
Other finance costs, net
Other finance costs, net, increased by $3.4 million, to $3.7 million in the
three months ended September 30, 2010, from $0.3 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009. The increase was mainly the result of fees
related to the Comprehensive Financing Plan of the Company of $3.1 million,
which were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2010.
Loss on fair value of derivatives
Loss on fair value of derivatives, increased by $27.6 million, to a loss of
$35.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2010, from a loss of
$8.2 million in the same period of 2009. The increase is mainly
attributable to non-cash changes in fair value of interest rate swaps of
$12.4 million loss recorded in our Statement of Income in the three months
ended September 30, 2010, due to hedge accounting ineffectiveness, compared
to $0.4 million gain in the three months ended September 30, 2009, as well
as realized loss on interest rate swap hedges of $23.4 million recorded in
our Statement of Income during the three months ended September 30, 2010,
which is mainly attributed to higher average notional amount of swaps and
reduced LIBOR payable on our credit facilities against LIBOR fixed through
such swaps, compared to $8.5 million loss in the three months ended
September 30, 2009.
In addition, realized losses on cash flow hedges of $8.0 million and $10.3
million in the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009,
respectively, were deferred in "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss,"
rather than such realized losses being recognized as expenses, and will be
reclassified into earnings over the depreciable lives of these vessels
under construction, which are financed by loans for which their interest
rates have been hedged by our interest rate swap contracts.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $11.9 million, or 23.1%, to $63.4 million in
the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $51.5 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009, adjusted for non-cash changes in fair
value of derivatives of $12.4 million loss in the three months ended
September 30, 2010 compared to $0.4 million gain in the three months ended
September 30, 2009, realized loss on derivatives of $23.4 million in the
three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $8.5 million in the three
months ended September 30, 2009, as well as a gain of $12.6 million in
relation to an agreement entered into with the charterer of the three
newbuildings cancelled in consideration for the termination of the
respective charter parties and an expense of $3.7 million of fees related
to our Comprehensive Financing Plan recorded in the three months ended
September 30, 2010. Table reconciling Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income/(Loss)
can be found at the end of this earnings release.
Nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the nine months ended
September 30, 2009
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, Danaos had an average of
44.3 containerships compared to 40.0 containerships for the same period of
2009. During the first nine months of 2010, we took delivery of eight
vessels, the CMA CGM Musset on March 12, 2010, the CMA CGM Nerval on May
17, 2010, the YM Mandate on May 19, 2010, the Hanjin Buenos Aires on May
27, 2010, the CMA CGM Rabelais on July 2, 2010, the Hanjin Santos on July
6, 2010, the CMA CGM Racine on August 16, 2010 and the YM Maturity on
August 18, 2010 and we sold the MSC Eagle on January 22, 2010, a vessel
over 30 years old. Our fleet utilization was 98.2% in the nine months ended
September 30, 2010.
Our adjusted net income was $24.4 million, or $0.38 per share, for the nine
months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $50.8 million, or $0.93 per
share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, adjusted for non-cash
changes in fair value of derivatives of a $57.1 million loss recorded in
the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to a $1.4 million gain
recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as well as an
impairment loss of $71.5 million in relation to the cancellation of three
6,500 TEU newbuilding containerships, a gain of $12.6 million in relation
to an agreement entered into with the charterer of the three newbuildings
cancelled in consideration for the termination of the respective charter
parties, an expense of $3.7 million for fees related to our Comprehensive
Financing Plan and a gain on sale of vessels of $1.9 million recorded in
the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Adjusted net income for the nine
months ended September 30, 2010 decreased by 52.0%, or $26.4 million
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease is
mainly attributable to an increase in the realized loss on our interest
rate swap contracts recorded in our Statement of Income during the nine
months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, which
was partially offset by increased Income from Operations. On a non-adjusted
basis, our net loss was $93.5 million, or a loss of $1.45 per share, for
the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to net income of $52.3
million, or $0.96 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Please refer to the Adjusted Net Income reconciliation table, which appears
later in this earnings release.
Operating Revenue
Operating revenue increased 10.7%, or $25.0 million, to $259.2 million in
the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $234.2 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2009. The increase was primarily attributed to
the addition to our fleet of eight vessels, as follows:
Vessel Size
Vessel Name (TEU) Date Delivered
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
CMA CGM Musset 6,500 March 12, 2010
CMA CGM Nerval 6,500 May 17, 2010
YM Mandate 6,500 May 19, 2010
Hanjin Buenos Aires 3,400 May 27, 2010
CMA CGM Rabelais 6,500 July 2, 2010
Hanjin Santos 3,400 July 6, 2010
CMA CGM Racine 6,500 August 16, 2010
YM Maturity 6,500 August 18, 2010
These additions to our fleet contributed revenues of $25.6 million during
the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Moreover, two 4,253 TEU
containerships, the Zim Dalian and the Zim Luanda, which were added to our
fleet on March 31, 2009 and June 26, 2009, as well as a 6,500 TEU
containership, the CMA CGM Moliere, which was added to our fleet on
September 28, 2009, contributed incremental revenues of $15.9 million
during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period
in 2009. These revenues were offset in part by the sale of one 1,704 TEU
containership, the MSC Eagle, on January 22, 2010, that contributed
revenues of $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
compared to revenues of $0.1 million in the nine months ended September 30,
2010.
We also had a further decrease in revenues of $13.7 million during the nine
months ended September 30, 2010, mainly attributable to re-chartering of
vessels at reduced charter hire, as well as reduced charter hire, in
relation to vessels laid up by our charterer, representing operating
expenses not being incurred during the lay-up period.
Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses decreased 11.6%, or $8.0 million, to $61.0
million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $69.0 million in
the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The reduction is mainly
attributed to reduced costs of certain vessels which were on charterers'
directed lay-up for 1,219 days in the aggregate during the first nine
months of 2010 compared to 25 days in the same period of 2009. Although the
average number of vessels in our fleet under time charter increased during
the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of
2009, the average daily operating cost per vessel was reduced to $5,712 for
the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $6,326 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2009 (excluding those vessels on lay-up).
Depreciation & Amortization
Depreciation & Amortization includes Depreciation and Amortization of
Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs.
Depreciation
Depreciation expense increased 22.6%, or $10.1 million, to $54.8 million in
the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $44.7 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2009. The increase in depreciation expense was
due to the increased average number of vessels in our fleet during the nine
months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period of 2009.
Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs
Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs decreased
1.6%, or $0.1 million, to $6.2 million in the nine months ended September
30, 2010, from $6.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
The decrease reflects reduced drydocking costs amortized during the nine
months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009.
Impairment Loss
On March 31, 2010, we expected to enter into an agreement with Hanjin Heavy
Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. to cancel three 6,500 TEU newbuilding
containerships, the HN N-216, the HN N-217 and the HN N-218, initially
expected to be delivered in the first half of 2012, and recorded impairment
loss of $71.5 million, which consisted of cash advances of $64.35 million
paid to the shipyard and $7.16 million of interest capitalized and other
predelivery capital expenditures paid in relation to the construction of
the respective newbuildings. On May 25, 2010, we signed the cancellation
agreement.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased 57.7%, or $6.0 million, to
$16.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $10.4
million in the same period of 2009. The increase was mainly the result of
increased legal and advisory fees of $4.1 million (mainly attributed to
fees related to preparing and structuring the Comprehensive Financing Plan)
and increased fees of $1.8 million to our Manager in the nine months ended
September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, due to the increase
in the average number of our vessels in our fleet and an increase in the
per day fee payable to our Manager since January 1, 2010.
Sale of vessels
On January 22, 2010, we sold and delivered the MSC Eagle. The sale
consideration was $4.6 million. We realized a net gain on this sale of $1.9
million. The MSC Eagle was over 30-years old and was generating revenue
under its time charter, which expired in January 2010.
Other Operating Expenses
Other Operating Expenses includes Voyage Expenses.
Voyage Expenses
Voyage expenses decreased 11.1%, or $0.6 million, to $4.8 million in the
nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $5.4 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2009. The decrease was mainly a result of bunker costs
recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, attributed to the
repositioning of two of our vessels in 2009. Our vessels are not otherwise
subject to fuel costs, which are paid by our charterers.
Interest Expense and Interest Income
Interest expense increased 12.3%, or $3.3 million, to $30.2 million in the
nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $26.9 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 2009. The change in interest expense was partially due
to the increase in our average debt by $157.1 million to $2,355.1 million
in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $2,198.0 million in the
nine months ended September 30, 2009, as well as increased margins over
LIBOR following our agreements in connection with covenant waivers obtained
during 2009, which was partially offset by the decrease of LIBOR payable
under our credit facilities in the nine months ended September 30, 2010
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2009. In addition, the
delivery of newbuilt vessels has resulted in reduced interest capitalized
by $5.6 million, rather than such interest being recognized as an expense,
to $19.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $25.2
million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Interest income decreased by $1.4 million, to $0.7 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2010, from $2.1 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 2009. The decrease in interest income is attributable to
lower average cash balances, as well as reduced interest rates to which our
cash balances were subject during the nine months ended September 30, 2010
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Other income/(expenses), net
Other income/(expenses), net, improved by $13.6 million, to an income of
$12.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from an expense
of $0.9 million in the same period of 2009. The improvement is mainly
attributable to an amount of $12.6 million in relation to an agreement
entered into with the charterer of the three newbuildings cancelled on May
25, 2010 in consideration for the termination of the respective charter
parties, recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, as well
as foreign exchange difference of $1.4 million loss recorded during the
nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Other finance costs, net
Other finance cost, net, increased by $3.3 million, to $4.8 million in the
nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $1.5 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 2009. The increase was mainly the result of fees
related to the Comprehensive Financing Plan of the Company of $3.1 million,
which were recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Loss on fair value of derivatives
Loss on fair value of derivatives, increased by $99.1 million, to a loss of
$118.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from a loss of
$19.0 million in the same period of 2009. The increase is mainly
attributable to non-cash changes in fair value of interest rate swaps of
$52.9 million loss recorded in our Statement of Income in the nine months
ended September 30, 2010, due to hedge accounting ineffectiveness and
changes in forecasted debt, compared to $1.4 million gain in the nine
months ended September 30, 2009, as well as a non-cash loss of $4.2 million
in relation to deferred realized loss of cash flow hedges for the HN N-216,
the HN N-217 and the HN N-218 following their cancellation reclassified
from "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the consolidated balance
sheet to condensed consolidated statement of income in the nine months
ended September 30, 2010. Furthermore, the increased loss on fair value of
derivatives is attributable to realized loss on interest rate swap hedges
of $61.0 million recorded in our Statement of Income during the nine months
ended September 30, 2010, due to higher average notional amount of swaps
and reduced LIBOR payable on our credit facilities against LIBOR fixed
through such swaps, compared to $20.4 million loss in the nine months ended
September 30, 2009.
In addition, realized losses on cash flow hedges of $29.8 million and $25.1
million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively,
were deferred in "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss," rather than such
realized losses being recognized as expenses, and will be reclassified into
earnings over the depreciable lives of these vessels under construction,
which are financed by loans for which their interest rates have been hedged
by our interest rate swap contracts.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $28.9 million, or 19.5%, to $176.9 million in
the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $148.0 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2009, adjusted for a gain of $12.6 million in
relation to an agreement entered into with the charterer of the three
newbuildings cancelled in consideration for the termination of the
respective charter parties, an expense of $3.7 million of fees related to
our Comprehensive Financing Plan, a gain on sale of vessel of $1.9 million,
impairment loss of $71.5 million, non-cash changes in fair value of
derivatives of $57.1 million loss recorded in the nine months ended
September 30, 2010 compared to $1.4 million gain recorded in the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 and realized loss on derivatives of $61.0
million recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to
$20.4 million recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Table
reconciling Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income/(Loss) can be found at the end of
this earnings release.
Recent News
On October 11, 2010, the Company took delivery of the newbuilding 3,400 TEU
vessel, the Hanjin Versailles. The vessel has been deployed on a 10-year
time charter with one of the world's major liner companies.
Our Comprehensive Financing Plan, which includes the arrangements with our
existing lenders for which we have entered into a commitment letter, the
Vendor financing we have entered into, as well as Citi-CEXIM credit
facility we have agreed in principle, provides a funding solution for all
of our newbuildings, waives existing credit facility breaches and amends
covenant levels, effective following definitive documentation. During this
transition period, prior to entering into definitive documentation for
these arrangements, we have elected not to secure waivers from our banks,
which would amend or waive breaches of our financial covenants in our
credit facilities covering a prospective period of at least 12 months, and
thus we continue to classify all of our long-term debt as current according
to the US GAAP accounting policies.
Conference Call and Webcast
On Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. EST, the Company's management
will host a conference call to discuss the results.
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time
using the following numbers: 1 866 819 7111 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0800
953 0329 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 542 301 (Standard
International Dial In). Please quote "Danaos" to the operator.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until November
16, 2010 by dialing 1 866 247 4222 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0800 953 1533
(UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 550 000 (Standard International Dial
In). Access Code: 1186615# There will also be a live and then archived
webcast of the conference call through the Danaos website (www.danaos.com).
About Danaos Corporation
Danaos Corporation is an international owner of containerships, chartering
its vessels to many of the world's largest liner companies. Our current
fleet of 50 containerships aggregating 219,929 TEUs ranks Danaos among the
largest containership charter owners in the world based on total TEU
capacity. Danaos is one of the largest US listed containership companies
based on fleet size. Furthermore, the company has a contracted fleet of 15
additional containerships aggregating 142,750 TEU with scheduled deliveries
up to the second quarter of 2012. The company's shares trade on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DAC."
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the safeharbor provisions of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. 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 Danaos
Corporation 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, Danaos Corporation 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, shipyard performance, changes in
demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and
unscheduled drydocking, changes in Danaos Corporation's operating expenses,
including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, ability to obtain
financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, 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 Danaos
Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Appendix
Fleet Utilization
Danaos had 138 off-hire days in total in the third quarter of 2010. The
following table summarizes vessel utilization and the impact of the
off-hire days on the company's revenue relating to the last four quarters.
Fourth First Second Third
Vessel Utilization Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
(No. of Days) 2009 2010 2010 2010 Total
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
Ownership Days 3,864 3,732 3,945 4,408 15,949
Less Off-hire Days:
Scheduled Off-hire Days (1) (12) -- (138) (151)
Other Off-hire Days (7) (1) (64) -- (72)
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
Operating Days 3,856 3,719 3,881 4,270 15,726
======== ======== ======== ======== =========
Vessel Utilization 99.8% 99.7% 98.4% 96.9% 98.6%
Revenue - Impact of Fourth First Second Third
Off-hire (in '000s Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
of US Dollars) 2009 2010 2010 2010 Total
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
100% Fleet Utilization $ 85,532 $ 80,002 $ 86,009 $ 94,758 $ 346,301
Less Off-hire Days:
Scheduled Off-hire Days (42) (328) -- (171) (541)
Other Off-hire Days (151) (15) (1,063) -- (1,229)
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
Actual Revenue Earned $ 85,339 $ 79,659 $ 84,946 $ 94,587 $ 344,531
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Fleet List
The following table describes in detail our fleet deployment profile as of
November 8, 2010.
Vessel Size Year Expiration of
Vessel Name (TEU) Built Charter(1)
-------------- -------------- -------- -----------------------
Containerships
--------------
CSCL Le Havre 9,580 2006 September 2018
CSCL Pusan 9,580 2006 July 2018
CSCL America(2) 8,468 2004 September 2016
CSCL Europe 8,468 2004 June 2016
CMA CGM Moliere(3) 6,500 2009 August 2021
CMA CGM Musset(3) 6,500 2010 February 2022
CMA CGM Nerval(3) 6,500 2010 April 2022
CMA CGM Rabelais(3) 6,500 2010 June 2022
YM Mandate 6,500 2010 January 2028
CMA CGM Racine(3) 6,500 2010 July 2022
YM Maturity 6,500 2010 April 2028
Marathonas (4) 4,814 1991 September 2011
Maersk Messologi 4,814 1991 September 2011
Maersk Mytilini 4,814 1991 September 2011
Hyundai Commodore (5) 4,651 1992 March 2011
Hyundai Duke 4,651 1992 February 2011
Hyundai Federal (6) 4,651 1994 September 2012
YM Colombo 4,300 2004 March 2019
YM Singapore 4,300 2004 October 2019
YM Seattle 4,253 2007 July 2019
YM Vancouver 4,253 2007 September 2019
Bunga Raya Tiga (7) 4,253 2004 March 2011
Deva (8) 4,253 2004 February 2011
ZIM Rio Grande 4,253 2008 May 2020
ZIM Sao Paolo 4,253 2008 August 2020
ZIM Kingston 4,253 2008 September 2020
ZIM Monaco 4,253 2009 November 2020
ZIM Dalian 4,253 2009 February 2021
ZIM Luanda 4,253 2009 May 2021
Al Rayyan 3,908 1989 January 2011
YM Yantian 3,908 1989 July 2011
Hanjin Buenos Aires 3,400 2010 March 2020
Hanjin Santos 3,400 2010 May 2020
Hanjin Versailles 3,400 2010 August 2020
SCI Pride(9) 3,129 1988 July 2012
CMA CGM Lotus 3,098 1988 June 2011
Independence(10) 3,045 1986 October 2011
Henry(11) 3,039 1986 July 2011
Jiangsu Dragon (12) 2,917 1991 June 2011
California Dragon(13) 2,917 1991 June 2011
Shenzhen Dragon (14) 2,917 1991 June 2011
Hyundai Advance 2,200 1997 June 2017
Hyundai Future 2,200 1997 August 2017
Hyundai Sprinter 2,200 1997 August 2017
Hyundai Stride 2,200 1997 July 2017
Hyundai Progress 2,200 1998 December 2017
Hyundai Bridge 2,200 1998 January 2018
Hyundai Highway 2,200 1998 January 2018
Hyundai Vladivostok 2,200 1997 May 2017
Hanjin Montreal (15) 2,130 1984 November 2010
(1) Earliest date charters could expire. Some charters include options to
extend their term.
(2) On August 21, 2009, the MSC Baltic was renamed to CSCL America at the
request of the charterer of this vessel.
(3) Vessel subject to charterer's option to purchase vessel after first
eight years of time charter term for $78.0 million.
(4) On January 21, 2010, the MSC Marathon was renamed to Marathonas at the
request of the charterer of this vessel.
(5) On April 2, 2009, the MOL Affinity was renamed to Hyundai Commodore at
the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(6) On May 12, 2009, the APL Confidence was renamed to Hyundai Federal at
the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(7) On April 29, 2009, the Derby was renamed to Bunga Raya Tiga at the
request of the charterer of this vessel.
(8) On October 7, 2010, the Bunga Raya Tujuh was renamed to Deva at the
request of the charterer of this vessel.
(9) On August 18, 2010, the YM Milano was renamed to SCI Pride at the
request of the charterer of this vessel.
(10) On October 18, 2010, the CMA CGM Vanille was renamed to Independence
at the request of the charterer of this vessel
(11) On May 13, 2010, the CMA CGM Passiflore was renamed to Henry at the
request of the charterer of this vessel.
(12) On July 7, 2010, the CMA CGM Elbe was renamed to Jiangsu Dragon at
the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(13) On July 20, 2010, the CMA CGM Kalamata was renamed to California
Dragon at the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(14) On June 26, 2010, the CMA CGM Komodo was renamed to Shenzhen Dragon
at the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(15) On May 14, 2009, the Montreal Senator was renamed to Hanjin Montreal
at the request of the charterer of this vessel.
New Deliveries
The following table describes the expected additions to our fleet as a
result of our new building containership program.
Vessel Size Expected Charter
Vessel Name (TEU) Delivery(*) Term
------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------
HN N-222 3,400 4th Quarter 2010 10 years
HN N-223 3,400 1st Quarter 2011 10 years
HN Z00001 8,530 1st Quarter 2011 12 years
Hull No S-461 10,100 1st Quarter 2011 12 years
Hull No S-462 10,100 1st Quarter 2011 12 years
HN Z00002 8,530 2nd Quarter 2011 12 years
HN Z00003 8,530 2nd Quarter 2011 12 years
HN Z00004 8,530 2nd Quarter 2011 12 years
Hull No S-463 10,100 2nd Quarter 2011 12 years
HN H 1022A 8,530 3rd Quarter 2011 12 years
Hull No S-456 12,600 1st Quarter 2012 12 years
Hull No S-457 12,600 1st Quarter 2012 12 years
Hull No S-458 12,600 2nd Quarter 2012 12 years
Hull No S-459 12,600 2nd Quarter 2012 12 years
Hull No S-460 12,600 2nd Quarter 2012 12 years
(*) Delivery date represents most recent update regarding respective event,
which in certain cases may change significantly as a result of further
negotiations with shipyards.
DANAOS CORPORATION
Statements of Income
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share
amounts)
Three Three Nine Nine
months months months months
ended ended ended ended
September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2010 2009 2010 2009
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(Unaudited)
OPERATING REVENUES $ 94,587 $ 79,792 $ 259,192 $ 234,172
OPERATING EXPENSES
Vessel operating expenses (24,744) (23,109) (61,049) (68,986)
Depreciation & amortization (23,730) (17,691) (60,986) (50,917)
General & administrative (5,294) (3,767) (16,393) (10,355)
Gain on sale of vessels -- -- 1,916 --
Impairment loss -- -- (71,509) --
Other operating expenses (1,522) (1,562) (4,829) (5,413)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income From Operations 39,297 33,663 46,342 98,501
--------- --------- --------- ---------
OTHER EARNINGS (EXPENSES)
Interest income 221 368 692 2,073
Interest expense (11,613) (9,299) (30,162) (26,863)
Other finance cost, net (3,728) (318) (4,821) (1,535)
Other income/(expenses), net 12,579 123 12,653 (936)
Loss on fair value of
derivatives (35,778) (8,165) (118,156) (18,969)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total Other Income (Expenses),
net (38,319) (17,291) (139,794) (46,230)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net Income/(Loss) $ 978 $ 16,372 $ (93,452) $ 52,271
========= ========= ========= =========
Earnings per Share
Basic and diluted net
income/(loss) per share $ 0.01 $ 0.30 $ (1.45) $ 0.96
========= ========= ========= =========
Basic and diluted weighted
average number of common
shares (in thousands of
shares) 83,346 54,551 64,256 54,549
========= ========= ========= =========
Non-GAAP Measure*
Reconciliation of Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted Net
Income - Unaudited
Three Three Nine Nine
months months months months
ended ended ended ended
September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2010 2009 2010 2009
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net Income/(Loss) $ 978 $ 16,372 $ (93,452) $ 52,271
Loss in fair value of
derivatives 35,778 8,165 118,156 18,969
Realized loss on derivatives (23,379) (8,525) (61,025) (20,413)
Impairment loss -- -- 71,509 --
Gain on contract termination (12,600) -- (12,600) --
Comprehensive Financing Plan
related fees 3,733 -- 3,733 --
Gain on sale of vessels -- -- (1,916) --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Adjusted Net Income $ 4,510 $ 16,012 $ 24,405 $ 50,827
========= ========= ========= =========
Adjusted Earnings Per Share $ 0.05 $ 0.29 $ 0.38 $ 0.93
========= ========= ========= =========
Weighted average number of
shares 83,346 54,551 64,256 54,549
* The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management
believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the
business may provide users of these financial information additional
meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior
operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial
measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying
trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical
information that excludes certain items that impact the overall
comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in
making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the
Company's performance. See the Table above for supplemental financial
data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. Non-GAAP
financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an
alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance
with GAAP.
DANAOS CORPORATION
Balance Sheets
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
As of As of
September 30, December 31,
------------ ------------
2010 2009
------------ ------------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 288,640 $ 122,050
Restricted cash, current portion 13,715 154,078
Accounts receivable, net 4,219 3,732
Other current assets 23,505 20,644
------------ ------------
330,079 300,504
------------ ------------
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed assets, net 2,236,840 1,573,759
Advances for vessels under construction 916,638 1,194,088
Restricted cash, net of current portion -- 44,393
Deferred charges, net 20,592 20,583
Fair value of financial instruments 5,733 3,762
Other non-current assets 12,719 5,622
------------ ------------
3,192,522 2,842,207
------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS 3,522,601 3,142,711
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, current portion 2,522,588 2,331,678
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities &
other current liabilities 140,513 86,264
Fair value of financial instruments, current
portion 126,696 100,065
------------ ------------
2,789,797 2,518,007
------------ ------------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Fair value of financial instruments, net of
current portion 405,781 213,493
Other long-term liabilities 4,524 5,620
------------ ------------
410,305 219,113
------------ ------------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 1,086 546
Additional paid-in capital 488,048 288,613
Treasury stock (4) (39)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (513,743) (324,093)
Retained earnings 347,112 440,564
------------ ------------
322,499 405,591
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,522,601 $ 3,142,711
============ ============
DANAOS CORPORATION
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
Three Three Nine Nine
months months months months
ended ended ended ended
September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2010 2009 2010 2009
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating Activities:
Net income/(loss) $ 978 $ 16,372 $ (93,452) $ 52,271
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation 20,989 15,522 54,794 44,654
Impairment loss -- -- 71,509 --
Amortization of deferred
charges 3,083 2,460 7,194 6,859
Written off amount of
deferred charges 1,084 -- 1,084 412
Stock based compensation 25 7 60 39
Payments for
drydocking/special survey (2,293) (1,322) (2,551) (7,075)
Change in fair value of
financial instruments 4,377 (10,653) 27,298 (26,501)
Gain on sale of vessels -- -- (1,916) --
Accounts receivable 103 (1,241) (487) (1,576)
Other assets, current and
non-current (5,882) (29) (9,958) 4,411
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 4,707 (2,472) 8,943 5,104
Other liabilities, current
and non-current 2,608 (1,421) 2,323 (1,749)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net Cash provided by Operating
Activities 29,779 17,223 64,841 76,849
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Investing Activities:
Vessel acquisitions
including advances -- (50) -- (287)
Vessels under construction (190,520) (111,470) (469,806) (318,240)
Proceeds from sale of
vessels -- -- 1,764 --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net Cash used in Investing
Activities (190,520) (111,520) (468,042) (318,527)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Financing Activities:
Debt draw downs 170,430 57,600 395,819 238,843
Debt repayment (8,217) (9,217) (204,909) (25,327)
Issuance of common stock 200,000 -- 200,000 --
Treasury stock -- -- (50) --
Deferred costs (5,825) (3,138) (5,825) (6,809)
Decrease in restricted cash 10,379 17,704 184,756 39,624
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net Cash provided by Financing
Activities 366,767 62,949 569,791 246,331
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net increase/(decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 206,026 (31,348) 166,590 4,653
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 82,614 156,721 122,050 120,720
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end
of period $ 288,640 $ 125,373 $ 288,640 $ 125,373
========= ========= ========= =========
Reconciliation of Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
Three Three Nine Nine
months months months months
ended ended ended ended
September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2010 2009 2010 2009
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(Unaudited)
Net income/(loss) $ 978 $ 16,372 $ (93,452) 52,271
Depreciation 20,989 15,522 54,794 44,654
Amortization of deferred
drydocking & special survey
costs 2,741 2,169 6,192 6,263
Amortization of deferred
finance costs and write offs 342 291 1,002 1,008
Interest income (221) (368) (692) (2,073)
Interest expense 11,613 9,299 30,162 26,863
Impairment loss -- -- 71,509 --
Gain on sale of vessels -- -- (1,916) --
Gain on contract
termination(2) (12,600) -- (12,600) --
Comprehensive Financing Plan
related fees(3) 3,733 -- 3,733 --
Realized loss on derivatives 23,379 8,525 61,025 20,413
Non-cash changes in fair
value of derivatives 12,399 (360) 57,131 (1,444)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Adjusted EBITDA(4) $ 63,353 $ 51,450 176,888 147,955
========= ========= ========= =========
(2) Consideration of $12.6 million received by the charterer of the three
newbuildings cancelled on May 25, 2010 in relation to the termination
of the respective charter parties.
(3) Fees related to our Comprehensive Financing Plan, of which $3.1 million
relate to bank fees and were recorded in Other finance costs and
$0.6 million relate to legal fees and were recorded in General and
administrative expenses.
(4) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income/(loss) before interest income and
expense, depreciation, amortization of deferred drydocking & special
survey costs and deferred finance costs, impairment loss, gain/(loss)
on sale of vessels, non-cash changes in fair value of derivatives,
realized gain/(loss) on derivatives, gain on contract termination and
other items in relation to the Company's Comprehensive Financing Plan.
However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles, or "GAAP." We believe that
the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it
is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other
interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. We
also believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating our ability
to service additional debt and make capital expenditures. In addition,
we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating our operating
performance and liquidity position compared to that of other companies
in our industry because the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA generally
eliminates the effects of financings, income taxes and the accounting
effects of capital expenditures and acquisitions, items which may vary
for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating
performance and liquidity. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, 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. Our
presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference
that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring
items.
Note: Items to consider for comparability include gains and charges. Gains
positively impacting net income are reflected as deductions to net income.
Charges negatively impacting net income are reflected as increases to net
income.
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that
certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business may
provide users of these financial information additional meaningful
comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide
additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business
because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes
certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses
these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and
planning decisions and in evaluating the Company's performance. See the
Tables above for supplemental financial data and corresponding
reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. Non-GAAP financial measures should be
viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's
reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Contact Information: For further information please contact: Company Contact: Dimitri J. Andritsoyiannis Chief Financial Officer Danaos Corporation Athens, Greece Tel.: +30 210 419 6481 E-Mail: cfo@danaos.com Iraklis Prokopakis Chief Operating Officer Danaos Corporation Athens, Greece Tel.: +30 210 419 6400 E-Mail: coo@danaos.com Investor Relations and Financial Media Nicolas Bornozis President Capital Link, Inc. New York Tel. 212-661-7566 E-Mail: danaos@capitallink.com