UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021
OR
| 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 001-33831
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203 ) 276-8100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | ☒ | Non-Accelerated filer | ☐ | ||||||||||||||||
| Smaller reporting company | | Emerging growth company | ||||||||||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 5, 2021: 13,590,961
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||||
| ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) | |||||||
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| PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | |||||||
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Effective as of September 15, 2020, the Company completed a 1-for-7 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, as previously approved by our Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors") and our shareholders. Proportional adjustments were made to the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock and to the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of all of the Company’s outstanding warrants, the exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the options outstanding under the Company’s equity incentive plans, and the number of shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Company’s equity incentive plans. Furthermore, the conversion rate set forth in the indenture governing the Company’s Convertible Bond Debt was adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. No fractional shares of common stock were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Furthermore, if a shareholder held less than seven shares prior to the Reverse Stock Split, then such shareholder received cash in lieu of the fractional share. All references to common stock and all per share data relating to periods prior to the Reverse Stock Split that are contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 (the "Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q") have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split unless explicitly stated otherwise.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under these sections. These statements may include words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and observations with respect to future events and financial performance.
Where we express an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, our forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by those forward-looking statements. The principal factors that affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows include, charter market rates, which could decline from historic highs, periods of charter hire, vessel operating expenses and voyage costs, which are incurred primarily in U.S. dollars, depreciation expenses, which are a function of the cost of our vessels, significant vessel improvement costs and our vessels' estimated useful lives, and financing costs related to our indebtedness. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors which could include the following: (i) changes in demand in the drybulk market, including, without limitation, changes in production of, or demand for, commodities and bulk cargoes, generally or in particular regions; (ii) greater than anticipated levels of drybulk vessel newbuilding orders or lower than anticipated rates of drybulk vessel scrapping; (iii) changes in rules and regulations applicable to the drybulk industry, including, without limitation, legislation adopted by international bodies or organizations such as the International Maritime Organization and the European Union (the “EU”) or by individual countries; (iv) actions taken by regulatory authorities including without limitation the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”); (v) changes in trading patterns significantly impacting overall drybulk tonnage requirements; (vi) changes in the typical seasonal variations in drybulk charter rates; (vii) changes in the cost of other modes of bulk commodity transportation; (viii) changes in general domestic and international political conditions; (ix) changes in the condition of the Company's vessels or applicable maintenance or regulatory standards (which may affect, among other things, our anticipated dry docking costs); (x) significant deterioration in charter hire rates from current levels or the inability of the Company to achieve its cost-cutting measures; (xi) the duration and impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic, including the availability and effectiveness of vaccines on a widespread basis and the impact of any mutations of the virus; (xii) the relative cost and availability of low and high sulfur fuel oil; (xiii) our ability to realize the economic benefits or recover the cost of the scrubbers we have installed; (xiv) any legal proceedings which we may be involved from time to time; and other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This discussion also includes statistical data regarding world drybulk fleet and order book and fleet age. We generated some of this data internally, and some were obtained from independent industry publications and reports that we believe to be reliable sources. We have not independently verified this data nor sought the consent of any organizations to refer to their reports in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in U.S. dollars except share and per share data)
| September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS: | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Restricted cash - current | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of a reserve of $ | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Collateral on derivatives | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent assets: | |||||||||||
Vessels and vessel improvements, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $ | |||||||||||
| Advance for vessel purchase | |||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
Other fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $ | |||||||||||
| Restricted cash - noncurrent | |||||||||||
| Deferred drydock costs, net | |||||||||||
| Advances for ballast water systems and other assets | |||||||||||
| Total noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accrued interest | |||||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Fair value of derivatives - current | |||||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Unearned charter hire revenue | |||||||||||
| Holdco Revolving Credit Facility, net of debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Norwegian Bond Debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Super Senior Facility, net of debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| New Ultraco Debt Facility, net of debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Convertible Bond Debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Fair value of derivatives - noncurrent | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | |||||||||||
Common stock, $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in U.S. dollars except share and per share data)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Voyage expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vessel operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charter hire expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease impairment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain)/loss on sale of vessel | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income/(loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized and unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive income/(loss)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
(in U.S. dollars except share and per share data)
| Common Stock | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares due to vesting of restricted shares | ( | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees for equity offerings | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash used to settle net share equity awards | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares due to vesting of restricted shares | ( | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares upon conversion of warrants (1) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares from ATM Offering, net of commissions and issuance costs | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares upon exercise of stock options | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash used to settle net share equity awards | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares upon conversion of Convertible Bond Debt | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares upon conversion of warrants (1) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares upon exercise of stock options | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance costs for ATM Offering | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Please see Note 3 Vessels for additional information.
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| Common Stock* | Common Stock Amount* | Additional Paid-in Capital* | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares due to vesting of restricted shares | ( | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash used to settle net share equity awards | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares due to vesting of restricted shares | ( | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash used to settle fractional shares in the Reverse Stock Split | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Adjusted to give effect for the 1-for-7 reverse stock split that became effective as of September 15, 2020.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | |||||||||||
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
| Amortization of deferred drydocking costs | |||||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | |||||||||||
| (Gain)/loss on sale of vessel | ( | ||||||||||
| Operating lease impairment | |||||||||||
| Net unrealized loss on fair value of derivatives | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||
| Drydocking expenditures | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ||||||||||
| Accrued interest | |||||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities current and noncurrent | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Collateral on derivatives | ( | ||||||||||
| Fair value of derivatives, other current and noncurrent assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | ( | ||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | ( | ||||||||||
| Unearned charter hire revenue | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchase of vessels and vessel improvements | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Advance for vessel purchase | ( | ||||||||||
| Purchase of scrubbers and ballast water systems | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from hull and machinery insurance claims | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of vessel | |||||||||||
| Purchase of other fixed assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from New Ultraco Debt Facility | |||||||||||
| Repayment of Norwegian Bond Debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repayment of term loan under New Ultraco Debt Facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repayment of revolver loan under New Ultraco Debt Facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repayment of revolver loan under Super Senior Facility | ( | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from revolver loan under New Ultraco Debt Facility | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from revolver loan under Super Senior Facility | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from Holdco Revolving Credit Facility | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of shares under ATM Offering, net of commissions | |||||||||||
| Cash received from exercise of stock options | |||||||||||
| Cash used to settle net share equity awards | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Equity offerings issuance costs | ( | ||||||||||
| Debt issuance costs paid to lenders on New Ultraco Debt Facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Debt issuance costs paid to lenders of Holdco Revolving Credit Facility | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash used to settle fractional shares | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash paid to bondholder upon conversion of Convertible Bond Debt | ( | ||||||||||
| Other financing costs | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | |||||||||||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |||||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accruals for vessel purchases and vessel improvements included in Other accrued liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accruals for scrubbers and ballast water treatment systems included in Accounts payable and Other accrued liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accrual for issuance costs for ATM Offering included in Other accrued liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accruals for debt issuance costs included in Accounts payable and Other accrued liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation and General Information
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or similar terms). The Company is engaged in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes worldwide through the ownership, charter and operation of drybulk vessels. The Company’s fleet is comprised of Supramax and Ultramax drybulk carriers and the Company operates its business in one business segment.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company owned and operated a modern fleet of 52 oceangoing vessels, including 27 Supramax and 25 Ultramax vessels with a combined carrying capacity of 3,128,107 deadweight tonnage ("dwt") and an average age of approximately 9.1 years. Additionally, the Company charters-in four Ultramax vessels on a long term basis with remaining lease term of approximately one year each and also charters-in vessels on a short term basis for a period less than one year.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s charterers did not individually account for more than 10% of the Company’s gross charter revenue during those periods.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of its condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented.
The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.
In March 2021, the Company entered into an at market issuance sales agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC and Fearnley Securities, Inc., as sales agents (each, a “Sales Agent” and collectively, the “Sales Agents”), to sell shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company with aggregate gross sales proceeds of up to $50.0 million, from time to time through an “at-the-market” offering program (the “ATM Offering”). During the second quarter of 2021, the Company sold and issued an aggregate of 581,385 shares at a weighted-average sales price of $47.97 per share under the ATM Offering for aggregate net proceeds of $27.2 million after deducting sales agent commissions and other offering costs. The proceeds were used for partial financing of vessel acquisitions and other corporate purposes.
Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Leases
The following are the type of contracts that fall under ASC 842:
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Time charter-out contracts
In a time charter contract, the vessel is hired by the charterer for a specified period of time in exchange for consideration which is based on a daily hire rate. The charterer has the full discretion over the ports visited, shipping routes and vessel speed. The contract/charter party generally provides typical warranties regarding the speed and performance of the vessel. The charter party generally has some owner protective restrictions such that the vessel is sent only to safe ports by the charterer, subject always to compliance with applicable sanction laws, and carry only lawful or non-hazardous cargo. In a time charter contract, the Company is responsible for all the costs incurred for running the vessel such as crew costs, vessel insurance, repairs and maintenance and lubes. The charterer bears the voyage related costs such as bunker expenses, port charges and canal tolls during the hire period. The performance obligations in a time charter contract are satisfied over the term of the contract beginning when the vessel is delivered to the charterer until it is redelivered back to the Company. The charterer generally pays the charter hire in advance of the upcoming contract period. The Company determined that all time charter contracts are considered operating leases and therefore fall under the scope of ASC 842 because: (i) the vessel is an identifiable asset; (ii) the Company does not have substantive substitution rights; and (iii) the charterer has the right to control the use of the vessel during the term of the contract and derives the economic benefits from such use.
The transition guidance associated with ASC 842 allows for certain practical expedients to the lessors. The Company elected not to separate the lease and non-lease components included in the time charter revenue because the pattern of revenue recognition for the lease and non-lease components (included in the daily hire rate) is the same. The daily hire rate represents the hire rate for a bare boat charter as well as the compensation for expenses incurred running the vessel such as crewing expense, repairs, insurance, maintenance and lubes. Both the lease and non-lease components are earned by passage of time.
The adoption of ASC 842 did not materially impact our accounting for time charter-out contracts. The revenue generated from time charter out contracts is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective time charter agreements, which are recorded as part of Revenues, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Time charter-in contracts
The Company charters in vessels to supplement our own fleet and employs them both on time charters and voyage charters. The time charter-in contracts range in lease terms from 30 days to 1 year. The Company elected the practical expedient of ASC 842 that allows for time charter-in contracts with an initial lease term of less than 12 months to be excluded from the operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recognized on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2019. The Company recognized the operating lease right-of-use assets and the corresponding lease liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for time charter-in contracts greater than 12 months on the date of adoption of ASC 842. The Company will continue to recognize the lease payments for all operating leases as charter hire expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Under ASC 842, leases are classified as either finance or operating arrangements, with such classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in an entity's income statement. For operating leases, ASC 842 requires recognition in an entity’s income statement of a single lease expense, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term, generally on a straight-line basis. Right-of-use assets represent a right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and the related lease liability represents an obligation to make lease payments pursuant to the contractual terms of the lease agreement.
At lease commencement, a lessee must develop a discount rate to calculate the present value of the lease payments so that it can determine lease classification and measure the lease liability. When determining the discount rate to be used at lease commencement, a lessee must use the rate implicit in the lease unless that rate cannot be readily determined. When the rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined, the lessee should use its incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate that reflects the interest a lessee would have to pay to borrow funds on a collateralized basis over a similar term and in a similar economic environment. The Company determined that the time charter-in contracts do not contain an implicit borrowing rate. Therefore, the Company arrived at the incremental borrowing rate by determining the Company's implied credit rating and the yield curve for debt as of January 1, 2019. The Company then interpolated the yield curve to determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based on the remaining lease term on the specific lease. Based on the above methodology, the Company's incremental borrowing rates ranged from 5.05 % to 6.08 % for the five lease contracts for which the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had time charter-in contracts for four Ultramax vessels which are greater than 12 months. A brief description of each of these contracts is below:
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(i) The Company entered into an agreement effective April 28, 2017, to charter-in a 61,400 dwt, 2013 built Japanese vessel for approximately four years with options for additional years. The hire rate for the first four years is $12,800 per day and the hire rate for the first optional year is $13,800 per day and $14,300 per day for the second optional year. In addition, the Company’s fair value below contract value of time charters acquired of $1.8 million as of December 31, 2018, which related to the unamortized value of a prior charter with the same counterparty that had been recorded at the time of the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy, was offset against the corresponding right of use asset on this lease as of January 1, 2019. On July 8, 2021, the Company exercised its option to extend the charter for another year at a hire rate of $13,800 per day. The Company has increased the lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset by $5.0 million to reflect the extended lease term in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021. The discount rate utilized in the measurement of lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset based on the Company's implied credit rating and the yield curve for debt as of July 8, 2021 was 1.36 %.
(ii) On May 4, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to charter-in a 61,425 dwt 2013 built Ultramax vessel for three years with an option for an additional two years . The hire rate for the first three years is $12,700 per day and $13,750 per day for the first year option and $14,750 per day for the second year option. The Company took delivery of the vessel in the third quarter of 2018. During the second quarter of 2021, the Company decided to extend the lease term to its maximum redelivery date allowed under the charter party. Additionally, on June 28, 2021, the Company exercised its option to extend the charter for another year until October 19, 2022 at a hire rate of $13,750 per day. The Company has increased the lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset by $5.8 million to reflect the extended lease term in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021. The discount rate utilized in the measurement of lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset based on the Company's implied credit rating and the yield curve for debt as of June 28, 2021 was 1.34 %.
(iii) On December 9, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to charter-in a 62,487 dwt 2016 built Ultramax vessel for two years . The hire rate for the vessel until March 2020 was $14,250 per day and $15,250 per day thereafter. The Company took delivery of the vessel in the fourth quarter of 2018. On December 25, 2019, the Company renegotiated the lease terms for another year at a hire rate of $11,600 per day. The Company accounted for this as a lease modification on December 25, 2019 and increased its lease liability and right-of-use asset on its consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 by $4.5 1.0 12,600 per day. The Company has increased the lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset by $4.3 million to reflect the extended lease term in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021. The discount rate utilized in the measurement of lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset based on the Company's implied credit rating and the yield curve for debt as of May 4, 2021 was 1.38 %.
(iv) On December 22, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to charter-in a 63,634 dwt 2021 built Ultramax vessel for twelve months with an option for an additional three months at a hire rate of $5,900 per day plus 57 % of the Baltic Supramax Index ("BSI") 58 average of 10 time charter routes as published by the Baltic Exchange each business day. Additionally, following the initial month period the Company has an additional option to extend for a period of to thirteen months at an increased rate of $6,500 per day with no change in the rest of the terms. Also, the Company shall share the scrubber benefit with the owners 50 % calculated as the price differential between the high sulfur and low sulfur fuel oil based on actual bunker consumption during the lease period. On July 7, 2021, the Company took delivery of the vessel and recorded $9.1 1.33 %.
Office leases
On October 15, 2015, the Company entered into a commercial lease agreement as a sublessee for office space in Stamford, Connecticut. The lease is effective from January 2016 through June 2023, with an average annual rent of $0.4 million. The lease is secured by cash collateral of $0.1
In November 2018, the Company entered into an office lease agreement in Singapore, which was initially set to expire in October 2021, with an average annual rent of $0.3 million. On August 17, 2021, the Company renewed the lease on the existing office space for an additional 5 years with an average annual rent of $0.4 million. The Company increased the lease liability and
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the corresponding right-of-use asset by $1.3 million in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021. The discount rate utilized in the measurement of lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset based on the Company's implied credit rating as of August 17, 2021 was 3.09 %.
Additionally, the Company entered into a new lease agreement for an additional office space in Singapore for 4.9 years beginning in the second quarter of 2022 with an average annual rent of $0.2 million. The Company is expected to take possession in the second quarter of 2022. No right-of-use asset or corresponding liability has been recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021 since the Company did not take the possession of the office space and the lease term has not begun yet.
The Company determined the two
Lease Disclosures Under ASC 842
The objective of the disclosure requirements under ASC 842 is to enable users of an entity’s financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from lease arrangements. In addition to the supplemental qualitative leasing disclosures included above, below are quantitative disclosures that are intended to meet the stated objective of ASC 842.
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| Description | Location in Balance Sheet | September 30, 2021 (1) | December 31, 2020 (1) | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent assets: | ||||||||||||||
| Chartered-in contracts greater than 12 months | Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Office leases | Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Chartered-in contracts greater than 12 months | Current portion of operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Office leases | Current portion of operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities - current portion | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Chartered-in contracts greater than 12 months | Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Office leases | Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Lease liabilities - noncurrent portion | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
(1) The Operating lease right-of-use assets and Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments for the remaining term of the lease. The discount rate used ranged from 1.33 % to 6.08 %. The weighted average discount rate used to calculate the lease liability was 1.67 %.
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| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Location in Statement of Operations | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease expense for chartered-in contracts less than 12 months | Charter hire expenses | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease expense for chartered-in contracts greater than 12 months | Charter hire expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total charter hire expenses | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease expense for office leases | General and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sublease income from chartered-in contracts greater than 12 months * | Revenues, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The cash paid for operating leases with terms greater than 12 months is $5.4 million and $12.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
The cash paid for operating leases with terms greater than 12 months is $2.9 million and $9.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
On September 6, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to charter-in a 2021 built Ultramax vessel for a period of a minimum of twelve months and a maximum of fifteen months at a hire rate of $11,250 per day plus 57.5 % of the BSI 58 average of 10 time charter routes published by the Baltic Exchange each business day. The Company has the option to extend the lease term for another year, during which time the fixed hire rate decreases to $10,750 per day with no change to the remaining terms. The vessel is expected to be delivered to the Company in the second quarter of 2022.
The weighted average remaining lease term on our operating lease contracts greater than 12 months is 14.84 months.
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| Year | Chartered-in contracts greater than 12 months | Office leases | Total Operating leases | ||||||||
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| Three months ending December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||
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| Total lease liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Discount based on incremental borrowing rate | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||
Revenue recognition
Voyage charters
In a voyage charter contract, the charterer hires the vessel to transport a specific agreed-upon cargo for a single voyage, which may contain multiple load ports and discharge ports. The consideration in such a contract is determined on the basis of a freight rate per metric ton of cargo carried or occasionally on a lump sum basis. The charter party generally has a minimum amount of cargo. The charterer is liable for any short loading of cargo or "dead" freight. The voyage contract generally has standard payment terms of 95% freight paid within three days after completion of loading. The voyage charter party generally has a "demurrage" or "despatch" clause. As per this clause, the charterer reimburses the Company for any delays that exceed the agreed to laytime at the ports visited, with the amounts recorded as demurrage revenue. Conversely, the charterer is given credit if the loading/discharging activities happen within the allowed laytime which is known as despatch and results in a reduction of revenue. In a voyage charter contract, the performance obligations begin to be satisfied once the vessel begins loading the cargo. The Company determined that its voyage charter contracts consist of a single performance obligation of transporting the cargo within a specified time period. Therefore, the performance obligation is met evenly as the voyage progresses, and the revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the voyage days from the commencement of the loading of cargo to completion of discharge.
The voyage contracts are considered service contracts which fall under the provisions of ASC 606 because the Company, as the shipowner, retains control over the operations of the vessel such as directing the routes taken or the vessel speed. The voyage contracts generally have variable consideration in the form of demurrage or despatch. The amount of revenue earned as demurrage or despatch paid by the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $8.6 million and $16.8 million, respectively. The amount of revenue earned as demurrage or despatch paid by the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $0.6 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
The following table shows the revenues earned from time charters and voyage charters for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Time charters | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contract costs
In a voyage charter contract, the Company bears all voyage related costs such as fuel costs, port charges and canal tolls. These costs are considered contract fulfillment costs because the costs are direct costs related to the performance of the contract and are expected to be recovered. The costs incurred during the period prior to commencement of loading the cargo, primarily bunkers, are deferred as they represent setup costs and recorded as a Current asset and are amortized on a straight-line basis as the related performance obligations are satisfied. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $0.5
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASC 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" ("ASC 326"). The adoption of ASC 326 primarily impacted our trade receivables recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses for expected uncollectible accounts receivable, which is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable and changes in such are classified as voyage expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Upon adoption of ASC 326, the Company assessed collectability by reviewing accounts receivable on a collective basis where similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis when we identify specific customers with known disputes or collectability issues. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Company considered historical collectability based on past due status and made judgments about the creditworthiness of customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. The Company also considered customer-specific information, current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss data. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our assessment considered estimates of expected emerging credit and collectability trends. The continued volatility in market conditions and evolving shifts in credit trends are difficult to predict causing variability and volatility that may have a material impact on our allowance for credit losses in future periods. The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable was $2.2 million as of September 30, 2021 and $2.4 million as of December 31, 2020.
Note 3. Vessels
Vessel and Vessel Improvements
As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s owned operating fleet consisted of 52 drybulk vessels.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company entered into a series of memorandum of agreements to purchase three high specification scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarriers for a total purchase price of $51.5 million including direct expenses of acquisition. The Company took delivery of the vessels during the first quarter of 2021.
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company entered into another series of memorandum of agreements to purchase four vessels. The first vessel is a high-specification scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarrier for a total purchase price of $15.3 million and warrant for 212,315 common shares of the Company. The remaining three vessels are 2011-built Crown-58 Supramax bulkcarriers that were purchased for a total purchase price of $22.4 million and warrants for 329,583 common shares of the Company. The above mentioned prices include direct expenses of acquisition. Common shares were issuable upon exercise of warrants on a pro-rata basis in connection with each vessel delivery. The warrants were measured at fair value on the date of the memorandum of agreement and recorded as Vessel and vessel improvements on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets when the Company took delivery of the vessels. The fair value of the warrants for the total of 541,898 common shares was approximately $10.7 million as of the date of the memorandum of agreements for each vessel. The Company took delivery of the
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During the second quarter of 2021, the Company entered into memorandum of agreements to acquire two high-specification 2015-built scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarriers for a total consideration of $44.0 million. This acquisition was partially financed with cash on hand, which included proceeds raised from equity issued under the Company's ATM Offering. The Company took delivery of one vessel in the third quarter of 2021 for a total purchase price of $22.2 million including direct expenses of acquisition. The remaining vessel was delivered in October 2021.
On June 1, 2021, the Company signed a memorandum of agreement to sell the vessel Tern for a total net consideration of $9.2 million after commissions and associated selling expenses. The vessel was delivered to the buyer during the third quarter of 2021. The Company recorded a gain of $4.0 0.3
During the third quarter of 2018, the Company entered into a contract for the installation of ballast water treatment systems ("BWTS") on 39 of our owned vessels. The projected cost, including installation, is approximately $0.5 million per BWTS. The Company intends to complete the installations during scheduled drydockings. The Company completed installation of BWTS on 17 vessels and recorded $8.5 million in Vessels and vessel improvements in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021. Additionally, the Company recorded $5.3 million as advances paid towards installation of BWTS on the remaining vessels as a Noncurrent asset in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021.
The Vessels and vessel improvements activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 is below:
| Vessels and vessel improvements, at December 31, 2020 | $ | ||||
| Purchase of vessels and vessel improvements | |||||
| Advances paid for vessel purchases as of December 31, 2020 | |||||
| Fair value of warrants issued as consideration for vessel purchases | |||||
| Sale of vessel | ( | ||||
| Scrubbers and BWTS | |||||
| Depreciation expense | ( | ||||
| Vessels and vessel improvements, at September 30, 2021 | $ | ||||
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Note 4. Debt
| September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Convertible Bond Debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Debt discount and debt issuance costs - Convertible Bond Debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Convertible Bond Debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Norwegian Bond Debt | |||||||||||
| Debt discount and debt issuance costs - Norwegian Bond Debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Less: Current portion - Norwegian Bond Debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Norwegian Bond Debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| New Ultraco Debt Facility | |||||||||||
| Debt discount and Debt issuance costs - New Ultraco Debt Facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Less: Current portion - New Ultraco Debt Facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| New Ultraco Debt Facility, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Holdco Revolving Credit Facility | |||||||||||
| Debt issuance costs - Holdco Revolving Credit Facility | ( | ||||||||||
| Less: Current portion - Holdco Revolving Credit Facility | ( | ||||||||||
| Holdco Revolving Credit Facility, net of debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Super Senior Facility | |||||||||||
| Debt issuance costs - Super Senior Facility | ( | ||||||||||
| Super Senior Facility, net of debt issuance costs | |||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
Convertible Bond Debt
On July 29, 2019, the Company issued $114.1 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.00 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Convertible Bond Debt”). After deducting debt discount of $1.6 million, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $112.5 million. Additionally, the Company incurred $1.0 million of debt issuance costs relating to this transaction. The Company used the proceeds to partially finance the purchase of six Ultramax vessels and for general corporate purposes, including working capital.
The Convertible Bond Debt bears interest at a rate of 5.00 % per annum on the outstanding principal amount thereof, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on February 1, 2020. The Convertible Bond Debt may bear additional interest upon certain events, as set forth in the indenture governing the Convertible Bond Debt (the "Indenture").
The Convertible Bond Debt will mature on August 1, 2024 (the “Maturity Date”), unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted pursuant to its terms. The Company may not otherwise redeem the Convertible Bond Debt prior to the Maturity Date.
Each holder has the right to convert any portion of the Convertible Bond Debt, provided such portion is of $1,000 or a multiple thereof, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the Maturity Date. The conversion rate of the Convertible Bond Debt after adjusting for the Reverse Stock Split effected on September 15, 2020 is 25.453 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Bond Debt (which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $39.29 per share of its common stock). During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company received a request for conversion of one $1,000 bond and elected to settle by issuance of 25 shares of common stock and $23 cash to the bondholder.
Upon conversion of the remaining bonds, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, either cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election, to the holder, subject to shareholder approval requirements in accordance with the listing standards of the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
If the Company undergoes a fundamental change, as set forth in the Indenture, each holder may require the Company to repurchase all or part of their Convertible Bond Debt for cash in principal amounts of $1,000 or a multiple thereof. The
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fundamental change repurchase price will be equal to 100 % of the principal amount of the Convertible Bond Debt to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest. If, however, the holders instead elect to convert their Convertible Bond Debt in connection with the fundamental change, the Company will be required to increase the conversion rate of the Convertible Bond Debt at a rate determined by a combination of the date the fundamental change occurs and the stock price of the Company's common stock on such date.
The Convertible Bond Debt is the general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company. It ranks: (i) senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Bond Debt; (ii) equal in right of payment to any of the Company’s unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; (iii) effectively junior in right of payment to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and (iv) structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities of current or future subsidiaries of the Company.
The Indenture also provides for customary events of default. Generally, if an event of default occurs and is continuing, then the trustee or the holders of at least 25 % in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Bond Debt then outstanding may declare 100 % of the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all the Convertible Bond Debt then outstanding to be due and payable.
Share Lending Agreement
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Bond Debt, certain persons entered into an arrangement (the "Share Lending Agreement") to borrow up to 511,840 shares of the Company’s common stock through share lending arrangements from Jefferies LLC (“JCS”), an initial purchaser of the Convertible Bond Debt, which in turn entered into an arrangement to borrow the shares from an entity affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, LP, one of the Company’s shareholders. The number of shares under the Share Lending Agreement have been adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split. As of September 30, 2021, the fair value of the 0.5 million outstanding loaned shares was $25.8 million based on the closing price of the common stock on September 30, 2021. In connection with the Share Lending Agreement, JCS paid $0.03 million representing a nominal fee per borrowed share, equal to the par value of the Company’s common stock.
While the Share Lending Agreement does not require cash payment upon return of the shares, physical settlement is required (i.e., the loaned shares must be returned at the end of the arrangement). In view of this share return provision and other contractual undertakings of JCS in the share lending agreement, which have the effect of substantially eliminating the economic dilution that otherwise would result from the issuance of borrowed shares, the loaned shares are not considered issued and outstanding for the purpose of computing and reporting the Company's basic and diluted weighted average shares or earnings per share. If JCS were to file bankruptcy or commence similar administrative, liquidating or restructuring proceedings, the Company will have to consider 0.5 million shares lent to JCS as issued and outstanding for the purposes of calculating earnings per share.
New Ultraco Debt Facility
On January 25, 2019, Ultraco Shipping LLC ("Ultraco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a senior secured credit facility, (the "New Ultraco Debt Facility"), which provides for an aggregate principal amount of $208.4 million, which consists of (i) a term loan facility of $153.4 million (the "Term Facility Loan") and (ii) a revolving credit facility of $55.0 million, of which $55.0 million was available as of September 30, 2021. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the New Ultraco Debt Facility, Ultraco may request an increase of up to $60.0 million in the aggregate principal amount of the Term Facility Loan. Outstanding borrowings under the New Ultraco Debt Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.50 % per annum. The Company paid $3.1 million as debt issuance costs to the lenders.
On October 1, 2019, Ultraco, the Company, and certain initial and additional guarantors entered into a first amendment to the New Ultraco Debt Facility (the "First Amendment") to provide for incremental commitments and pursuant to which on October 4, 2019, Ultraco borrowed $34.3 million for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures relating to the installation of scrubbers. The Company paid $0.4 million as debt issuance costs to the lenders.
On April 20, 2020, Ultraco, the Company, and certain initial and additional guarantors entered into a second amendment to the New Ultraco Debt Facility (the "Second Amendment") to provide for certain amendments to definitions of consolidated interest coverage ratio and consolidated earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). The amendment provides that the calculation interest coverage ratio does not include amortization of debt discount, debt issuance costs and non-cash interest income. The definition of EBITDA has been updated to exclude stock-based compensation from net income/(loss).
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On June 9, 2020, Ultraco, the Company, and certain initial and additional guarantors entered into the Third Amendment (the "Third Amendment") to the New Ultraco Debt Facility to provide for incremental commitments and pursuant to which on June 12, 2020, Ultraco borrowed $22.6 million for general corporate purposes which was secured by two Ultramaxes already owned by the Company, the M/V Hong Kong Eagle and M/V Santos Eagle. The Company paid $0.4 million as debt issuance costs to the lenders. The Company incurred an additional $0.2 million as deferred financing costs in relation to the transaction.
On April 5, 2021, Ultraco entered into an Agency Resignation and Appointment Agreement pursuant to which Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank was appointed as facility agent and security trustee under the New Ultraco Debt Facility and ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC resigned its role as facility agent and security trustee. Additionally, the facility was amended in order to increase the commitments under the existing term loan facility by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) $16,500,000 and (ii) 50 % of the aggregate fair market value of any Additional Vessel (as defined under the New Ultraco Debt Facility) and in any case in a maximum borrowed amount of $5,500,000 per Additional Vessel (the “Amendment”). The incremental commitments were secured by acquisitions of M/V Sankaty Eagle, M/V Newport Eagle and M/V Montauk Eagle. In connection with the Amendment, a fee of $0.2 million was paid to the lenders of the New Ultraco Debt Facility. The Company borrowed $16.5
The New Ultraco Debt Facility, which was refinanced on October 1, 2021, would have matured on January 25, 2024 (the “New Ultraco Maturity Date”). Pursuant to the terms of the facility, Ultraco was required to repay the aggregate principal amount of $5.1 million in quarterly installments for the first year and $8.7 million in quarterly installments from the second year until the New Ultraco Maturity Date. Additionally, there were semi-annual catch up amortization payments from excess cash flow with a maximum cumulative payable of $4.6 million, with a final balloon payment of all remaining outstanding debt to be made on the New Ultraco Maturity Date.
Ultraco’s obligations under the New Ultraco Debt Facility were secured by, among other items, a first priority mortgage on 29 vessels owned by the Guarantors as identified in the New Ultraco Debt Facility and such other vessels that it may from time to time include with the approval of the Lenders (the “Ultraco Vessels”).
The New Ultraco Debt Facility contained financial covenants requiring the Company, on a consolidated basis excluding Shipco (as defined below) and any of Shipco’s subsidiaries (each, a “Restricted Subsidiary”) and any of the vessels owned by any Restricted Subsidiary, to maintain a minimum amount of free cash or cash equivalents in an amount not less than the greater of (i) $0.6 million per owned vessel and (ii) 7.5 % of the total consolidated debt of the Company and its subsidiaries, excluding any Restricted Subsidiary, which currently consists of amounts outstanding under the New Ultraco Debt Facility. The New Ultraco Debt Facility also required the Company to maintain a liquidity reserve of $0.6 million per Ultraco Vessel in an unblocked account. Additionally, the New Ultraco Debt Facility required the Company, on a consolidated basis, excluding any Restricted Subsidiary and the vessels owned by any Restricted Subsidiary, to maintain (i) a ratio of minimum value adjusted tangible equity to total assets ratio of not less than 0.30 :1, (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than a range varying from 1.50 to 1.00 to 2.50 to 1.00, and (iii) a positive working capital. The New Ultraco Debt Facility also imposed operating restrictions on Ultraco and the Guarantors. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants under the New Ultraco Debt Facility as of September 30, 2021.
As noted above, the New Ultraco Debt Facility was refinanced on October 1, 2021. Please see Note 11 Subsequent Events for additional information.
Norwegian Bond Debt
On November 28, 2017, Eagle Bulk Shipco LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Shipco" or "Issuer") issued $200,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 8.25 % Senior Secured Bonds (the "Bonds" or the "Norwegian Bond Debt"). After giving effect to an original issue discount of approximately 1 % and deducting offering expenses of $3.1 million, the net proceeds from the issuance of the Bonds were approximately $195.0 million. These net proceeds from the Bonds, together with the proceeds from the New First Lien Facility and cash on hand, were used to repay all amounts outstanding, including accrued interest under various debt facilities outstanding at that time and to pay expenses associated with the refinancing transactions. Shipco incurred $1.3 million in other financing costs in connection with the transaction. The Norwegian Bond Debt was repaid in full on October 18, 2021. Prior to being repaid, interest on the Bonds accrued at a rate of 8.25 % per annum and the Bonds were set to mature on November 28, 2022. The Norwegian Bond Debt was guaranteed by the Issuer's subsidiaries and secured by mortgages over 19 vessels (the "Shipco Vessels"), pledges of the equity of the Issuer and its subsidiaries and certain assignments.
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The Issuer was permitted to redeem some or all of the outstanding Bonds on the terms and conditions and prices set forth in the bond terms. Upon a change of control of the Company, each holder of the Bonds had the right to require that the Issuer purchase all or some of the Bonds held by such holder at a price equal to 101 % of the nominal amount, plus accrued interest.
The bond terms contained certain financial covenants that the Issuer’s leverage ratio, defined as the ratio of outstanding bond amount and any drawn amounts under the Super Senior Facility less consolidated cash balance to the aggregate book value of the Shipco Vessels, must not have exceeded 75 %, and its subsidiaries’ free liquidity must at all times have been at least $12.5 million. Shipco was in compliance with its financial covenants under the bond terms as of September 30, 2021.
The bond terms also contained certain customary events of default and negative covenants that restricted the Company's and the Issuer's ability to take certain actions.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company sold five vessels, Goldeneye, Skua, Osprey, Hawk and Shrike for combined net proceeds of $23.2 million. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company sold five 40.4 million. During 2021, the Company sold one vessel for net proceeds of $9.2 million. Pursuant to the bond terms governing the Norwegian Bond Debt, the proceeds from the sale of vessels are to be held in a restricted account to be used for the financing of the acquisition of additional vessels by Shipco and for partial funding of scrubbers. The proceeds were used to purchase two Ultramax vessels for $36.1 million and partial financing of scrubbers for $23.6 million. During the third quarter of 2021, the Company transferred the remaining proceeds from sale of vessels of $13.8 million along with cash on hand of $11.8 million into a Shipco defeasance account to be used towards redemption of the bonds in October 2021. The aggregate amount of $25.6 million was recorded as Restricted cash - current on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021.
As noted above, the Norwegian Bond Debt was repaid in full on October 18, 2021 after the expiry of the requisite notice period. Please see Note 11 Subsequent Events for additional information.
Super Senior Facility
On December 8, 2017, Shipco entered into the Super Senior Revolving Facility Agreement (the "Super Senior Facility"), which provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $15.0 million. The proceeds of the Super Senior Facility are expected to be used (i) to acquire additional vessels or vessel owners and (ii) for general corporate and working capital purposes of Shipco and its subsidiaries. The Super Senior Facility matures on August 28, 2022. Shipco incurred $0.3 million as other financing costs in connection with the transaction.
During the third quarter, the Company cancelled the Super Senior Revolving Facility. There were no outstanding amounts under the facility and the Company recorded $0.1
Holdco Revolving Credit Facility
On March 26, 2021, Eagle Bulk Holdco LLC (“Holdco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (Holdco Revolving Credit Facility”) made by and among (i) Holdco, as borrower, (ii) the Company and certain wholly-owned vessel-owning subsidiaries of Holdco, as joint and several guarantors, (iii) the banks and financial institutions named therein as lenders (together with their successors and assigns, the “RCF Lenders”), (iv) Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Nordea Bank ABP, New York Branch, as mandated lead arrangers, (v) Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as arranger, facility agent and security trustee for the RCF Lenders. Pursuant to the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility, the RCF lenders agreed to make available an aggregate principal amount of up to the lesser of (a) $35,000,000 and (b) 65 % of the Fair Market Value of the Initial Vessels (as defined below). Borrowings under the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility, which were repaid in full on October 1, 2021, bore interest at a rate of 2.4 % plus LIBOR for the relevant interest period.
Borrowings under the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility were secured by three Ultramaxes - the M/V Helsinki Eagle and the M/V Stockholm Eagle and the M/V Rotterdam Eagle (collectively, the “Initial Vessels”). A fee of $0.2 million was paid to the RCF Lenders.
The maturity date for the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility was December 31, 2021 on which day the aggregate principal outstanding amount of all loans outstanding would have been required to be paid in full.
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The Holdco Revolving Credit Facility included affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that are customary for transactions of this kind. Additionally, the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility included a minimum consolidated liquidity covenant that requires the Company on a consolidated basis (but excluding Shipco and its subsidiaries (the “Restricted Subsidiaries”)) to maintain cash equivalents in an amount not less than the greater of (i) $600,000 per vessel owned directly or indirectly by the Company and its subsidiaries and (ii) 7.5 % of the consolidated total debt of the Company. The Holdco Revolving Credit Facility also required the Company, on a consolidated basis (but excluding the Restricted Subsidiaries) to maintain, at all times, the ratio of its minimum value adjusted tangible equity of total assets of not less than 0.30 to 1. Finally, the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility required the Company, on a consolidated basis (but excluding the Restricted Subsidiaries) to maintain, at all times, positive working capital. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants under the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30, 2021.
As noted above, the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility was refinanced on October 1, 2021. Please see Note 11 Subsequent Events for additional information.
Interest Rates
2021
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on the Convertible Bond Debt was 5.00 10.14
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on the New Ultraco Debt Facility ranged from 2.61 % to 2.68 %, including a margin over LIBOR applicable under the terms of the New Ultraco Debt Facility and commitment fees of 40 % of the margin on the undrawn portion of the revolver credit facility of the New Ultraco Debt Facility. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs for this period was 3.39 %.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on the New Ultraco Debt Facility ranged from 2.60 % to 2.72 %, including a margin over LIBOR applicable under the terms of the New Ultraco Debt Facility and commitment fees of 40 % of the margin on the undrawn portion of the revolver credit facility of the New Ultraco Debt Facility. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs for this period was 3.28 %.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on our outstanding debt under the Norwegian Bond Debt was 8.25 9.05 % and 9.02 %, respectively.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on our outstanding debt under the Super Senior Facility was 2.24 %. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt issuance costs for this period was 2.58 %. The outstanding revolver loan under the Super Senior Facility was repaid in the first quarter of 2021. The facility was cancelled during the third quarter of 2021.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on our outstanding debt under the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility was 2.55 %. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt issuance costs for this period was 6.15 %. Additionally, we pay commitment fees of 40
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the interest rate on our outstanding debt under the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility ranged from 2.55 % to 2.60 %. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt issuance costs for this period was 5.61 %. Additionally, we pay commitment fees of 40
2020
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the interest rate on the Convertible Bond Debt was 5.00 10.14
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For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the interest rate on the New Ultraco Debt Facility ranged from 2.73 % to 4.28 % including a margin over LIBOR applicable under the terms of the New Ultraco Debt Facility and commitment fees of 40 % of the margin on the undrawn portion of the revolver credit facility of the New Ultraco Debt Facility. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt discount for this period was 3.56 %.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the interest rate on the New Ultraco Debt Facility ranged from 2.73 % to 4.68 %, including a margin over LIBOR applicable under the terms of the New Ultraco Debt Facility and commitment fees of 40 % of the margin on the undrawn portion of the revolver credit facility of the New Ultraco Debt Facility. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs for this period was 4.23 %.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the interest rate on the Norwegian Bond Debt was 8.25 9.01 % and 8.96 %, respectively.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the interest rate on our outstanding debt under the Super Senior Facility ranged between 2.43 % and 2.89 %. The weighted average effective interest rate including the amortization of debt issuance costs for these periods was 2.79 % and 3.19 %, respectively. Additionally, we pay commitment fees of 40
The following table summarizes the Company’s total interest expense for:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible Bond Debt interest | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Interest expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Scheduled Debt Maturities
The following table presents the scheduled maturities of principal amounts of our debt obligations as of September 30, 2021, which does not give effect to the debt refinancing concluded subsequent to September 30, 2021 (see Note 11 Subsequent Events for additional information):
| Norwegian Bond Debt | New Ultraco Debt Facility | Convertible Bond Debt | Holdco Revolving Credit Facility | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ending December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 5. Derivative Instruments
Interest rate swaps
During 2020, the Company entered into a series of interest rate swap agreements ("IRS") to effectively convert a portion of its debt under the New Ultraco Debt Facility excluding any amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility as well as any new term loan borrowings from a floating to a fixed-rate basis. The IRS was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge. The Company uses the IRS for the management of interest rate risk exposure, as the IRS effectively converts a portion of the Company’s debt from a floating to a fixed rate. The IRS is an agreement between the Company and counterparties to pay, in the future, a fixed-rate payment in exchange for the counterparties paying the Company a variable payment. The amount of the net payment obligation is based on the notional amount of the IRS and the prevailing market interest rates. The Company may terminate the IRS prior to their expiration dates, at which point a realized gain or loss may be recognized, or may be amortized over the original life of the IRS if the hedged debt remains outstanding. The value of the Company’s commitment would increase or decrease based primarily on the extent to which interest rates move away from the rate fixed for each swap.
Tabular disclosure of derivatives location
The following table summarizes the interest rate swaps in place as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
| Interest Rate Swap detail | Notional Amount outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||
| Trade date | Fixed rate | Start date | End date | September 30, 2021 (1) | December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2020 | % | July 27, 2020 | January 26, 2024 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| April 15, 2020 | % | July 27, 2020 | January 26, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| June 25, 2020 | % | July 27, 2020 | January 26, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) In August 2021, the Company cancelled the interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $150.8 million and incurred $0.2 million loss which will be amortized as interest expense over the original life of the cancelled swaps. Concurrent with the cancellation, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $143.0 million which was subsequently cancelled on September 30, 2021. The Company incurred an additional $0.2 million loss which will be amortized as interest expense over the original life of the cancelled swaps.
The Company records the fair value of the interest rate swap as an asset or liability on its balance sheet. The effective portion of the swap is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. The estimated loss that is currently recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2021 that is expected to be reclassified into the earnings within the next twelve months is $0.2 million. No portion of the cash flow hedges was ineffective during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is below:
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Location of loss in Statements of Operations | Effective portion of loss reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps | Interest expense | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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The following table shows the interest rate swap asset and liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Balance Sheet location | September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap | Fair value of derivatives - current/Current liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap | Fair value of derivatives - noncurrent/Noncurrent liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Forward freight agreements and bunker swaps
The Company trades in forward freight agreements (“FFAs”) and bunker swaps, with the objective of utilizing this market as economic hedging instruments that reduce the risk of specific vessels to changes in the freight market. The Company’s FFAs and bunker swaps have not qualified for hedge accounting treatment. As such, unrealized and realized gains are recognized as a component of Other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and Other current assets and Fair value of derivatives in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivatives are considered to be Level 2 instruments in the fair value hierarchy. For our bunker swaps, the Company may enter into master netting, collateral and offset agreements with counterparties.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company has International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") agreements with two applicable banks and financial institutions, which contain netting provisions. In addition to a master agreement with the Company supported by a primary parent guarantee on either side, the Company also has associated credit support agreements in place with the two counterparties which, among other things, provide the circumstances under which either party is required to post eligible collateral, when the market value of transactions covered by these agreements exceeds specified thresholds. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by any of the counterparties.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding bunker swap agreements to purchase 10,750 metric tons of high and low sulfur fuel oil with prices ranging between $272 and $453 that are expiring at December 31, 2021. The volume represents less than 10% of our estimated consumption on our fleet for the year.
The following table shows our open positions on FFAs as of September 30, 2021:
| FFA Period | Average FFA Contract Price | Number of Days Hedged | |||||||||
| Quarter ending December 31, 2021 | $ | ||||||||||
| Quarter ending March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||
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The Company will realize a gain or loss on these FFAs based on the price differential between the average daily BSI rate and the FFA contract price. The gains or losses are recorded in Other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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| For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Location of loss/(gain) in Statements of Operations | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FFAs - realized loss | Realized and unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FFAs - unrealized (gain)/loss | Realized and unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bunker swaps - realized gain | Realized and unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bunker swaps - unrealized loss/(gain) | Realized and unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Balance Sheet location | September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| FFAs - Unrealized loss | Fair value of derivatives - current/Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Bunker swaps - Unrealized gain | Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Collateral Disclosures
The Company does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivatives by the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral. The amount of collateral to be posted is defined in the terms of respective master agreements executed with counterparties or exchanges and is required when agreed upon threshold limits are exceeded. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company posted cash collateral related to derivative instruments under its collateral security arrangements of $31.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which is recorded as a Current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
6. Fair Value Measurements
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—the carrying amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for interest-bearing deposits approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature thereof.
Debt—the carrying values approximates fair values for bonds issued under the Norwegian Bond Debt and the Convertible Bond Debt, which are traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, respectively. The carrying amounts of our term loan and revolver loan under the New Ultraco Debt Facility and revolver loan under Holdco Revolving Credit Facility approximate their fair value, due to their variable interest rates. All the credit facilities except the Convertible Bond Debt were refinanced on October 1, 2021 at their carrying values.
The Company defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and provides disclosures about fair value measurements. The fair value hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements is as follows:
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Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Our Level 1 non-derivatives include cash, money-market accounts and restricted cash accounts.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable. Our Level 2 non-derivatives include our debt balances under the Convertible Bond Debt, Holdco Revolving Credit Facility, Norwegian Bond Debt and the New Ultraco Debt Facility. Freight forward agreements, bunker swaps and interest rate swaps are considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company, using the income approach to value the derivatives, uses 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. See Note 5 Derivative Instruments.
Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable (for example cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions)
September 30, 2021
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December 31, 2020
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(1) Includes restricted cash (current and noncurrent) of $25.6 million at September 30, 2021 and $18.9 million at December 31, 2020.
(2) Relates to unrealized mark-to-market gains on bunker swaps as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Includes $0.1 million of collateral on derivatives as of December 31, 2020.
(3) The fair value of the bond is based on the last trades on September 20, 2021 and December 14, 2020 on Bloomberg.com.
(4) The fair value of the liabilities is based on the required repayment to the lenders if the debt was discharged in full on September 30, 2021.
(5) The fair value of the Convertible Bond Debt is based on the last trade on September 28, 2021 and December 21, 2020 on Bloomberg.com.
(6) Includes $24.4 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses on FFAs as of September 30, 2021 and $1.1 million of unrealized losses on our interest swaps as of December 31, 2020.
(7) The outstanding debt balances represent the face value of the debt excluding debt discount and debt issuance costs.
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Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in legal proceedings and may become involved in other legal matters arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company evaluates these legal matters on a case-by-case basis to make a determination as to the impact, if any, on its business, liquidity, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In March 2021, the U.S. government began investigating an allegation that one of our vessels may have improperly disposed of ballast water that entered the engine room bilges during a repair. The investigation of this alleged violation of environmental laws is in its early stages and is ongoing, and, although at this time we do not believe that this matter will have a material impact on our company, our financial condition or results of operations, we cannot determine what penalties, if any, will be imposed. We have posted a surety bond as security for any fines or penalties that may be issued, and the Company is cooperating fully with the U.S. government in its investigation of this matter. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred and recorded $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively, as Other operating expense relating to this incident, which include legal fees, surety bond expenses, vessel offhire, crew changes and travel costs.
Note 8. Net income/(loss) per Common Share
The computation of basic net income/(loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Diluted net income/(loss) per share gives effect to restricted stock awards and stock options using the treasury stock method, unless the impact is anti-dilutive. Diluted net income per share for three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 does not include 21,718 28,046 222,775 326,024 21,752
The following table summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted income/(loss) per share:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dilutive effect of stock options, shares issuable under Convertible Bond Debt and restricted stock awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Shares - Diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic income/(loss) per share | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted income/(loss) per share | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
Note 9. Stock Incentive Plans
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On February 19, 2021, the Company granted 92,327 restricted shares as a company-wide grant under the 2016 Plan. The fair value of the grant based on the closing share price on February 19, 2021 was $2.8 million. The shares will vest in equal installments over a three-year term. Additionally, the Company granted 4,341 shares of fully vested common stock to its board of directors. The fair value of the director grant based on the closing share price of February 19, 2021 was $0.1 million. The amortization of the above grants is $0.4 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which is included in General and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
On September 3, 2021, the Company granted 17,727 shares of time-based awards to certain members of its senior management team under the 2016 Plan. The awards vest in equal installments on September 3, 2022, September 3, 2023 and September 3, 2024. The aggregate fair value of these awards based on the closing share price on September 3, 2021 was $0.9 million. The amortization of the above grant is $0.05
Also on September 3, 2021, the Company granted performance based restricted stock grants to certain members of its senior management team under the 2016 Plan which are contingent on certain performance criteria. The maximum number of performance-based stock awards that can be issued are 53,182 .
Of the maximum 53,182 performance-based stock awards granted, 35,454 shares at maximum were granted based on earnings per share ("EPS performance") for the year ending December 31, 2021 (with targets set forth earlier in the year). Restricted shares which will vest in equal installments (subject to achievement of performance criteria) on September 3, 2022, September 3, 2023 and September 3, 2024. The aggregate fair value of these awards based on the closing share price on September 3, 2021 was $1.8 million. The EPS performance is considered to be a performance condition under ASC 718 "Share based payment awards" and therefore the stock based compensation expense is recorded based on the probable outcome that the performance condition will be achieved. As of September 30, 2021, the Company estimated that the performance condition will be met and recorded $0.1
Of the maximum 53,182 performance-based stock awards granted, 17,728 shares at maximum were granted based on relative total shareholder return ("TSR performance") for the year ending December 31, 2021. Restricted shares which will vest in equal installments on September 3, 2022, September 3, 2023 and September 3, 2024. All the vested TSR performance shares are subject to a 1 -year holding period after vesting. The TSR performance is based on the Company's total shareholder return compared to 7 peer companies over the performance period which ranges between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The TSR performance is calculated based average daily closing stock price over a 20 -trading-day period at the beginning and ending of the performance period. The aggregate fair value of the TSR performance awards, which was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $0.5 million. The assumptions used in the model were risk-free rate of return of 0.05 % based on 4-month treasury rates as of September 3, 2021; expected volatility of 55.66 % based on 1-year historical daily volatility of the closing share prices for the Company; and 8.1 % discount applied for the 1-year holding period using the Finnerty model. The Company recorded $0.02
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, stock awards covering a total of 209,772 and 218,013 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively, are outstanding under the 2016 Plan. The vesting terms range between to three years from the grant date. The Company is amortizing to stock-based compensation expense included in General and administrative expenses the fair value of non-vested stock awards at the grant date.
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, vested options covering 309,163 and 312,591 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively, are outstanding with exercise prices ranging from $29.96 38.92 16,428 stock options were exercised. In connection with the exercise, 4,974 shares of common stock were issued and 11,454 stock options were cancelled as a settlement for the liability relating to tax withholding as well as the exercise price owed to the Company.
As of September 30, 2021 there were no unvested options outstanding. As of December 31, 2020, there were 13,000 unvested options outstanding. All options expire within five years from the effective date.
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| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock awards/Stock Option Plans | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The future compensation to be recognized for all the grants for the three months ending December 31, 2021, and the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2023 will be $1.1 million, $2.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
Note 10. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
| September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash - current * | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash - noncurrent * | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
*Amounts included in restricted cash posted to secure the letter of credit on our office leases and the cash posted to a defeasance account as of September 30, 2021 to be utilized for redemption of the Norwegian Bond Debt. The cash was used in redemption of the Norwegian Bond Debt which was repaid on October 18, 2021.
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Note 11. Subsequent Events
On October 1, 2021, Eagle Bulk Ultraco LLC (“Eagle Ultraco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, along with certain of its vessel-owning subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”), the swap banks party thereto, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“Credit Agricole”), Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (PUBL), Danish Ship Finance A/S, Nordea Bank ABP, Filial I Norge and DNB Markets Inc. The Credit Agreement provides for an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million, which consists of (i) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million (the “Term Facility”) and (ii) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million (the “Revolving Facility”) to be used for refinancing the outstanding debt including accrued interest and commitment fees under the Norwegian Bond Debt, New Ultraco Debt Facility and Holdco Revolving Credit Facility ("Existing Facilities") and for general corporate purposes. The Company paid fees of $5.8 million to the lenders in connection with the transaction.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company borrowed $350.0 million and together with cash on hand repaid the outstanding debt, accrued interest and commitment fees under the Existing Facilities. Concurrently, the Company issued a ten day call notice to redeem the outstanding bonds under the Norwegian Bond Debt at a redemption price of 102.475 % of the nominal amount of each bond. Pursuant to the bond terms, the Company paid $185.6 million consisting of $176.0 million par value of the outstanding bonds, accrued interest of $5.2 million and $4.4 million of call premium into a defeasance account to be further credited to the bondholders upon expiry of notice period. Out of the $185.6 million, the Company funded $25.6 million to the defeasance account as of September 30, 2021. The remaining $160.0 million was funded on October 1, 2021. The bonds outstanding under the Norwegian Bond Debt were repaid in full on October 18, 2021 after the expiry of the requisite notice period. Additionally, the Company entered into four interest rate swaps for the notional amount of $300.0 million of the term loan under the Credit Agreement at a fixed interest rate ranging between 0.83 % and 0.94 % to hedge the LIBOR based floating interest rate.
On October 28, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $2.00 per share to be paid on or about November 24, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2021. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately $27.2 million, which the Company anticipates will be funded from cash on hand at the time the payment is to be made.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. This section should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report and the notes to those financial statements and the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, which were included in our Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021. For further discussion regarding our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 please refer to Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The following discussion contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect our future plans, estimates, beliefs and expected performance. We caution that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions or beliefs about future events may, and often do, vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Please see “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Business Overview
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle” or the “Company”) is a U.S. based fully integrated shipowner-operator providing global transportation solutions to a diverse group of customers including miners, producers, traders, and end users. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in Singapore and Copenhagen, Eagle focuses exclusively on the versatile mid-size drybulk vessel segment and owns one of the largest fleets of Supramax/Ultramax vessels in the world. The Company performs all management services in-house such as strategic, commercial, operational, technical, and administrative services, and employs an active management approach to fleet trading with the objective of optimizing revenue performance and maximizing earnings on a risk-managed basis. Typical cargoes we transport include both major bulk cargoes, such as iron ore, coal and grain, and minor bulk cargoes such as fertilizer, steel products, petcoke, cement, and forest products. As of September 30, 2021, we owned and operated a modern fleet of 52 Supramax/Ultramax dry bulk vessels. We chartered-in four Ultramax vessels which have a remaining lease term of approximately one year each. In addition, the Company charters in third-party vessels on a short to medium term basis.
Our owned fleet totals 52 vessels, with an aggregate carrying capacity of 3,128,107 dwt and an average age of 9.1 years as of September 30, 2021.
We carry out the commercial and strategic management of our fleet through our indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Bulk Management LLC, a Marshall Islands limited liability company, which maintains its principal executive offices in Stamford, Connecticut. We own each of our vessels through a separate wholly-owned Marshall Islands limited liability company.
Corporate Information
We maintain our principal executive offices at 300 First Stamford Place, 5th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut 06902. Our telephone number at that address is (203) 276-8100. Our website address is www.eagleships.com. Information contained on or accessible through our website does not constitute part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Business Strategy
We believe our balance sheet allows us the flexibility to opportunistically make investments in the drybulk segment that will drive shareholder growth. In order to accomplish this, we intend to:
•Maintain a highly efficient and quality fleet in the drybulk segment.
•Maintain a revenue strategy that takes advantage of a rising rate environment and at the same time mitigate risk in a declining rate environment.
•Maintain a cost structure that allows us to be competitive in all economic cycles without sacrificing safety or maintenance.
•Continue to grow our relationships with our charterers and vendors.
•Continue to invest in our on-shore operations and development of processes.
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Our financial performance is based on the following key elements of our business strategy:
(1)Concentration in one vessel category: Supramax/Ultramax drybulk vessels, which we believe offer certain size, operational and geographical advantages relative to other classes of drybulk vessels, such as Handysize, Panamax and Capesize vessels.
(2)An active owner-operator model where we seek to operate our own fleet and develop contractual relationships directly with cargo interests. These relationships and the related cargo contracts have the dual benefit of providing greater operational efficiencies and act as a balance to the Company’s naturally long position to the market. Notwithstanding the focus on voyage chartering, we consistently monitor the drybulk shipping market and, based on market conditions, will consider taking advantage of long-term time charters at higher rates when appropriate.
(3)Maintain high quality vessels and improve standards of operation through improved standards and procedures, crew training and repair and maintenance procedures.
We have employed all of our vessels in our operating fleet on time and voyage charters. The following table represents certain information about our revenue earning charters with respect to our operating fleet as of September 30, 2021:
| Vessel | Year Built | Dwt | Charter Expiration | Daily Charter Hire Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antwerp Eagle | 2015 | 63,530 | Nov 2021 | $ | 32,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bittern | 2009 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canary | 2009 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | $ | 36,250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cape Town Eagle | 2015 | 63,707 | Nov 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cardinal | 2004 | 55,362 | Nov 2021 | $ | 47,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Copenhagen Eagle | 2015 | 63,495 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crane | 2010 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | $ | 29,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crested Eagle | 2009 | 55,989 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crowned Eagle | 2008 | 55,940 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dublin Eagle | 2015 | 63,549 | Nov 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Egret Bulker | 2010 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairfield Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Nov 2021 | $ | 41,200 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gannet Bulker | 2010 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Golden Eagle | 2010 | 55,989 | Oct 2021 | $ | 47,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grebe Bulker | 2010 | 57,809 | Nov 2021 | $ | 29,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Greenwich Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Nov 2021 | $ | 36,000 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groton Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Oct 2022 | $ | 35,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hamburg Eagle | 2014 | 63,334 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helsinki Eagle | 2015 | 63,605 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong Eagle | 2016 | 63,472 | Oct 2021 | $ | 35,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ibis Bulker | 2010 | 57,809 | Nov 2021 | $ | 53,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Imperial Eagle | 2010 | 55,989 | Oct 2021 | $ | 46,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jaeger | 2004 | 52,483 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jay | 2010 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingfisher | 2010 | 57,809 | Jan 2022 | $ | 44,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Madison Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Martin | 2010 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | $ | 45,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montauk Eagle | 2011 | 58,018 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mystic Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New London Eagle | 2015 | 63,140 | Nov 2021 | $ | 42,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Newport Eagle | 2011 | 58,018 | Oct 2021 | $ | 31,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nighthawk | 2011 | 57,809 | Feb 2022 | $ | 16,250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oriole | 2011 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | Drydock | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oslo Eagle | 2015 | 63,655 | Oct 2021 | $ | 37,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owl | 2011 | 57,809 | Nov 2021 | $ | 35,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Petrel Bulker | 2011 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | $ | 26,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Puffin Bulker | 2011 | 57,809 | Nov 2021 | $ | 36,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roadrunner Bulker | 2011 | 57,809 | Nov 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rotterdam Eagle | 2017 | 63,629 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rowayton Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandpiper Bulker | 2011 | 57,809 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sankaty Eagle | 2011 | 58,018 | Oct 2021 | Drydock | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Santos Eagle | 2015 | 63,537 | Nov 2021 | $ | 42,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shanghai Eagle | 2016 | 63,438 | Oct 2021 | $ | 45,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Singapore Eagle | 2017 | 63,386 | Jan 2022 | $ | 24,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Southport Eagle | 2013 | 63,301 | Nov 2021 | $ | 52,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stamford Eagle | 2016 | 61,530 | Nov 2021 | $ | 37,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stellar Eagle | 2009 | 55,989 | Nov 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholm Eagle | 2016 | 63,275 | Nov 2021 | $ | 40,000 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stonington Eagle | 2012 | 63,301 | Oct 2022 | $ | 37,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sydney Eagle | 2015 | 63,529 | Oct 2021 | Voyage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Westport Eagle | 2015 | 63,344 | Oct 2021 | $ | 29,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)The vessel is contracted to continue the existing time charter at an increased daily rate of $45,200 after November 10, 2021.
(2)The vessel is contracted to continue the existing time charter at an increased daily rate of $40,000 after October 31, 2021.
(3)The vessel is at a shipyard undergoing drydock repairs as of September 30, 2021.
(4)The vessel is contracted to continue the existing time charter at an increased daily rate of $44,000 after November 5, 2021.
Business Outlook
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization (the “WHO”) declared COVID-19, to be a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have widespread, rapidly evolving, and unpredictable impacts on global society, economies, financial markets, and business practices. Governments have implemented measures such as social distancing, mask mandates, travel restrictions, COVID testing guidelines and quarantine regulations.
The gross BSI continued to increase in the third quarter of 2021 and averaged $34,278/day, up 109% as compared to the first quarter of 2021. Although rates were higher resulting in an improvement in profitability, some of our vessels experienced delays in drydocking as well as an increase in related drydocking costs as a result of protocols regarding COVID 19, as well as limitations in labor. We also experienced loss of revenues due to a number of off-hire days relating to crew changes and quarantine restrictions as a number of our crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Our vessel operating expenses specifically crew change costs, COVID testing and quarantine related costs continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19.
While the BSI is currently at $39,000 per day, the economic activity levels as well as the demand for dry bulk cargoes may be negatively impacted by COVID-19. We have instituted measures to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 for our crew members on our vessels as well as our onshore offices in Stamford, Connecticut, Singapore, and Copenhagen. However, if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy on a prolonged basis, or if the vaccine is not available on a
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widespread basis, the rate environment in the drybulk market and our vessel values may deteriorate and our operations and cash flows may be negatively impacted.
Fleet Management
The management of our fleet includes the following functions:
•Strategic management. We locate and obtain financing and insurance for the purchase and sale of vessels.
•Commercial management. We obtain employment for our vessels and manage our relationships with charterers.
•Technical management. We have established an in-house technical management function to perform day-to-day operations and maintenance of our vessels.
Commercial and Strategic Management
We carry out the commercial and strategic management of our fleet through our indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Bulk Management LLC, a Marshall Islands limited liability company, which maintains its principal executive offices in Stamford, Connecticut. We also have offices in Singapore and Copenhagen, Denmark, through which we provide round the clock management services to our owned and chartered-in fleet. We currently have 91 shore-based personnel, including our senior management team and our office staff, who either directly or through these subsidiaries, provide the following services:
•commercial operations and technical supervision;
•safety monitoring;
•vessel acquisition; and
•financial, accounting and information technology services.
Technical Management
Technical management includes managing day-to-day vessel operations, performing general vessel maintenance, ensuring regulatory and classification society compliance, supervising the maintenance and general efficiency of vessels, arranging our hire of qualified officers and crew, arranging and supervising drydocking and repairs, purchasing supplies, spare parts and new equipment for vessels, appointing supervisors and technical consultants, and providing technical support.
Value of Assets and Cash Requirements
The replacement costs of comparable new vessels may be above or below the book value of our fleet. The market value of our fleet may be below book value when market conditions are weak and exceed book value when markets conditions are strong. Customary with industry practice, we may consider asset redeployment, which at times may include the sale of vessels at less than their book value. The Company’s results of operations and cash flow may be significantly affected by future charter markets.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC, which apply to interim financial statements. The preparation of those financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues, expenses and warrants and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments of uncertainties and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. As the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, they do not include all of the information on critical accounting policies normally included in consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, a detailed description of these critical accounting policies should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021. There have been no material changes from the “Critical Accounting Policies” previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates and assumptions of the Company are the residual value of vessels, the useful lives of vessels, the value of stock-based compensation, the fair value of the debt component of the Convertible Bond Debt, the fair value of operating lease right-of-use assets, and the fair value of derivatives. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Results of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Fleet Data
We believe that the measures for analyzing future trends in our results of operations consist of the following:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ownership Days | 4,697 | 4,546 | 13,407 | 13,646 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Chartered-in Days | 563 | 535 | 1,718 | 1,664 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Available Days | 4,931 | 4,940 | 14,403 | 14,818 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Days | 4,908 | 4,905 | 14,308 | 14,698 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fleet Utilization (%) | 99.5 | % | 99.3 | % | 99.3 | % | 99.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
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.
•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.
•Chartered-in days: We define chartered-in days as the aggregate number of days in a period during which the Company chartered-in vessels.
•Available days: We define available days as the number of our ownership days and chartered-in days less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to vessel familiarization upon acquisition, repairs, vessel upgrades or special surveys and other reasons which prevent the vessel from performing under the relevant charter party such as surveys, medical events, stowaway disembarkation, etc. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company completed drydock for six vessels and two vessels were in drydock as of September 30, 2021.
•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 any reason, including unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues.
•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 company's efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the amount 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. Our fleet continues to perform at very high utilization rates.
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Time Charter and Voyage Revenue
Shipping revenues are highly sensitive to patterns of supply and demand for vessels of the size and design configurations owned and operated by a company and the trades in which those vessels operate. In the drybulk sector of the shipping industry, rates for the transportation of drybulk cargoes such as ores, grains, steel, fertilizers, and similar commodities, are determined by market forces such as the supply and demand for such commodities, the distance that cargoes must be transported, and the number of vessels expected to be available at the time such cargoes need to be transported. The demand for shipments is significantly affected by the state of the global economy and the conditions of certain geographical areas. The number of vessels is affected by newbuilding deliveries and by the removal of existing vessels from service, principally because of scrapping.
The mix of charters between spot or voyage charters and mid-term time charters also affects revenues. Because the mix between voyage charters and time charters significantly affects shipping revenues and voyage expenses, vessel revenues are benchmarked based on net charter hire income. Net charter hire income comprises revenue from vessels operating on time charters, and voyage revenue less voyage expenses from vessels operating on voyage charters in the spot market and charter hire expenses. Net charter hire income serves as a measure of analyzing fluctuations between financial periods and as a method of equating revenue generated from a voyage charter to time charter revenue.
The following table represents Net charter hire income (a non-GAAP measure) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 183,392,700 | $ | 68,182,301 | $ | 409,815,454 | $ | 199,952,404 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Voyage expenses | $ | 30,272,949 | $ | 19,627,919 | $ | 81,410,602 | $ | 69,960,025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Charter hire expenses | $ | 10,723,737 | $ | 5,060,503 | $ | 25,373,501 | $ | 15,820,809 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net charter hire income | $ | 142,396,014 | $ | 43,493,879 | $ | 303,031,351 | $ | 114,171,570 | ||||||||||||||||||
| % Net charter hire income from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time charters | 55 | % | 51 | % | 55 | % | 52 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Voyage charters | 45 | % | 49 | % | 45 | % | 48 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss)
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company reported net income of $78.3 million, or basic and diluted income of $6.12 per share and $4.92 per share, respectively. In the comparable quarter of 2020, the Company reported a net loss of $11.2 million, or basic and diluted loss of $1.09 per share.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company reported net income of $97.4 million, or basic and diluted income of $7.96 per share and $6.34 per share, respectively, compared to a net loss of $35.2 million, or basic and diluted loss of $3.42 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Revenues
Our revenues are derived from time and voyage charters. Net time and voyage charter revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $183.4 million compared with $68.2 million recorded in the comparable quarter in 2020. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to higher charter rates as a result of the market recovery with increase in demand for drybulk products.
Net time and voyage charter revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $409.8 million and $200.0 million, respectively. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher charter rates offset by a decrease in available days due to fewer owned days.
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Voyage expenses
To the extent that we employ our vessels on voyage charters, we will incur expenses that include bunkers, port charges, canal tolls and cargo handling operations, as these expenses are borne by the vessel owner on voyage charters. As is common in the shipping industry, we pay commissions ranging from 1.25% to 5.50% to unaffiliated ship brokers associated with the charterers, depending on the number of brokers involved with arranging the charter. Bunkers, port charges, and canal tolls primarily increase in periods during which vessels are employed on voyage charters because these expenses are for the vessel owner's account. Voyage expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $30.3 million and $19.6 million, respectively. The increase in voyage expenses was primarily due to an increase in bunker consumption expense as bunker fuel prices increased in the current year as well as an increase in voyage charter business and an increase in broker commission expense as a result of the increase in revenues.
Voyage expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $81.4 million and $70.0 million, respectively. The increase in voyage expenses was primarily due to an increase in bunker consumption expense and an increase in broker commission expense as a result of the increase in revenues.
Vessel operating expenses
Vessel operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $28.1 million compared to $21.7 million in the comparable quarter in 2020. The increase in vessel operating expenses was primarily attributable to increases in lubes expense as a result of an increase in prices as well as higher inventory levels and vessel start-up expenses as the Company purchased two vessels in the third quarter of 2021. The Company continues to incur higher costs related to the delivery of stores and spares, as well as crew changes as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ownership days for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were 4,697 and 4,546, respectively.
Vessel expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $73.3 million and $65.7 million, respectively. The increase in vessel expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in lubes expense as a result of an increase in prices, consumption due to increase in vessel speeds as well as higher inventory levels, increase in stores and spares delivery costs, crew wages, crew changes due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and vessel start-up expenses as the Company purchased and took delivery of eight vessels during 2021. The ownership days for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were 13,407 and 13,646, respectively.
Vessel operating expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance, expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, the cost of spares and consumable stores and related inventory, tonnage taxes, pre-operating costs associated with the delivery of acquired vessels, including providing the newly acquired vessels with initial provisions and stores, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Other factors beyond our control, some of which may affect the shipping industry in general, may cause the operating expenses of our vessels to increase, including, for instance, developments relating to market prices for crew, insurance and petroleum-based lubricants and supplies.
Charter hire expenses
The charter hire expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $10.7 million compared to $5.1 million in the comparable quarter in 2020. The increase in charter hire expenses was principally due to an increase in charter hire rates due to improvement in the charter hire market and a marginal increase in chartered-in days. The total chartered-in days for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were 563 compared to 535 for the comparable quarter in the prior year. The Company currently charters in four Ultramax vessels on a long term basis with remaining lease terms of approximately one year.
The charter hire expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $25.4 million and $15.8 million, respectively. The increase in charter hire expenses was primarily due to an increase in charter hire rates due to improvement in the charter hire market and an increase in the number of chartered-in days. The total chartered-in days for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were 1,718 and 1,664, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization
For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, total depreciation and amortization expense was $13.6
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million and $12.6 million, respectively. Total depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 includes $11.4 million of vessel and other fixed assets depreciation and $2.2 million relating to the amortization of deferred drydocking costs. Comparable amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were $10.8 million of vessel and other fixed assets depreciation and $1.8 million of amortization of deferred drydocking costs. The increase in depreciation expense is due to the acquisition of eight Ultramax vessels during the year. The increase in drydock expense is related to nine additional drydocks completed since the third quarter of 2020.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, total depreciation and amortization expense was $39.2 million and $37.6 million, respectively. Total depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes $33.0 million of vessel and other fixed asset depreciation and $6.2 million relating to the amortization of deferred drydocking costs. Comparable amounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $32.1 million of vessel and other fixed asset depreciation and $5.5 million of amortization of deferred drydocking costs. The increase in depreciation expense is due to the acquisition of eight Ultramax vessels during the year. The increase in drydock expense is related to nine additional drydocks completed since the third quarter of 2020.
Depreciation is based on the cost of the vessel less its estimated residual value. We estimate the useful life of our vessels to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard to the original owner. Furthermore, we estimate the residual values of our vessels to be $300 per lightweight ton, which we believe is common in the drybulk shipping industry. Drydocking relates to our regularly scheduled maintenance program necessary to preserve the quality of our vessels as well as to comply with international shipping standards and environmental laws and regulations. Management anticipates that vessels are to be drydocked every two and a half years for vessels older than 15 years and every five years for vessels younger than 15 years, accordingly, these expenses are deferred and amortized over these respective periods.
General and administrative expenses
Our general and administrative expenses include onshore vessel administration related expenses, such as legal and professional expenses, administrative and other expenses including payroll and expenses relating to our executive officers and office staff, office rent and expenses, directors’ fees, and directors and officers insurance. General and administrative expenses also include stock-based compensation expenses.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $7.9 million and $8.0 million, respectively. General and administrative expenses include a stock-based compensation component of $0.8 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $23.6 million and $22.7 million, respectively. These general and administrative expenses include a stock-based compensation component of $2.2 million and $2.3 million for 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase in general and administrative expenses relates to an increase in office expenses as our employees returned to our offices, compensation expenses and fees for legal and professional services.
Other operating expense
Other operating expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively. In March 2021, the U.S. government began investigating an allegation that one of our vessels may have improperly disposed of ballast water that entered the engine room bilges during a repair. The Company posted a surety bond as security for any fines and penalties. Other operating expense consists of expenses incurred relating to this incident, which include legal fees, surety bond expenses, vessel offhire, crew changes and travel costs.
Interest expense
Our interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $8.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively. The decrease in interest expense is mainly due to lower outstanding debt under the Norwegian Bond and the New Ultraco Debt Facility as we repaid the $55.0 million revolver loan under the New Ultraco Debt Facility as well as quarterly debt amortization of the term loan. In addition, we repaid $15.0 million under the Super Senior Facility in the first quarter of 2021.
The interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $25.6 million and $26.9 million, respectively. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a decrease in outstanding debt under the Norwegian Bond Debt and a decrease in interest rates as well as the outstanding debt under the New Ultraco Debt Facility.
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Amortization of debt issuance costs is included in interest expense. These financing costs relate to costs associated with our various outstanding debt facilities. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the amortization of debt issuance costs was $2.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the amortization of debt issuance costs was $5.4 million and $4.7 million, respectively. The interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes $1.1 million and $3.2 million, respectively of interest expense representing the amortization of the equity component of the Convertible Bond Debt. Please refer to Note 4 Debt to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.
Realized and unrealized loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net
Realized and unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $9.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively. The increase in realized and unrealized losses is primarily related to losses incurred on our frieght forward agreements as a result of tthe sharp increase in charter hire rates.
Realized and unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $45.6 million compared to a realized and unrealized gain on derivatives instruments, net of $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments was primarily due to the sharp increase in charter hire rates. Please refer to Note 5 Derivative Instruments to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.
Loss on debt extinguishment
During the third quarter of 2021, the Company cancelled the Super Senior Facility. There was no outstanding debt under the Super Senior Facility. The Company recorded $0.1 million as loss on debt extinguishment in its Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Effects of Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had or is likely, in the foreseeable future, to have a significant impact on vessel operating expenses, drydocking expenses or general and administrative expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | $ | 120,914,949 | $ | (2,346,990) | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (106,767,451) | (17,529,527) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 22,648,099 | 46,027,292 | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 36,795,597 | 26,150,775 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 88,848,771 | 59,130,285 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 125,644,368 | $ | 85,281,060 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $120.9 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The cash flows from operating activities increased as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the increase in charter hire rates.
Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $106.8 million and $17.5 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company purchased eight vessels for $107.8 million and paid $2.2 million as an advance for the purchase of one vessel delivered in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company paid $4.6 million for the purchase of ballast water treatment systems on our fleet. Additionally, the Company paid $1.6 million for vessel improvements. This use of cash was partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of one vessel for net proceeds of $9.2 million. The Company also received insurance proceeds of $0.2 million for hull and machinery claims. Please refer to Note 3 Vessels to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.
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Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $22.6 million and $46.0 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company received $55.0 million in proceeds from the revolver loan under the New Ultraco Debt Facility, $16.5 million in proceeds from the New Ultraco Debt Facility, $24.0 million in proceeds from the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility and $27.2 million in net proceeds from the ATM Offering. The Company repaid $24.3 million of the New Ultraco Debt Facility, $4.0 million of the Norwegian Bond Debt, $55.0 million of the revolver loan under the New Ultraco Debt Facility and $15.0 million of the revolver loan under the Super Senior Facility. The Company also paid $1.0 million to settle net share equity awards. Additionally, the Company paid $0.3 million to the lenders of the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility, $0.3 million to the lenders of the New Ultraco Debt Facility and $0.3 million of financing costs related to the equity offerings in December 2020.
Our principal sources of funds are operating cash flows, long-term bank borrowings and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Our principal use of funds is 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 repay interest and principal on our outstanding loan facilities.
Summary of Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2021, our cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash was $125.6 million, compared to $88.8 million at December 31, 2020. The Company had restricted cash of $25.6 million and $18.9 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s debt consisted of $176.0 million in outstanding bonds under the Norwegian Bond Debt, net of $1.6 million of debt discount and debt issuance costs, the New Ultraco Debt Facility of $158.7 million, net of $2.8 million of debt discount and debt issuance costs, the Convertible Bond Debt of $114.1 million, net of $14.3 million of debt discount and issuance costs, and the Holdco Revolving Credit Facility of $24.0 million, net of $0.2 million of debt issuance costs.
On October 1, 2021, we entered into a new credit agreement that provides for an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million, which consists of (i) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million and (ii) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million to be used for refinancing the outstanding debt including accrued interest and commitment fees under the existing facilities and for general corporate purposes. Pursuant to the credit agreement, the Company borrowed $350.0 million and together with cash on hand repaid the outstanding debt, accrued interest and commitment fees under the existing facilities. Please see Note 11 Subsequent Events for additional information.
We believe that our current financial resources, improved charter hire rates for the balance of the year and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our ongoing business needs and other obligations over the next twelve months. However, our ability to generate sufficient cash depends on many factors beyond our control including, among other things, the general charter rate environment.
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures relate to the purchase of vessels and capital improvements to our vessels, which are expected to enhance the revenue earning capabilities and safety of the vessels.
In addition to acquisitions that we may undertake in future periods, the other major capital expenditures include funding the Company’s program of regularly scheduled drydocking, which is necessary to comply with international shipping standards and environmental laws and regulations. Although the Company has some flexibility regarding the timing of its drydocking, the costs are relatively predictable. The Company anticipates that vessels will be drydocked every five years for vessels younger than 15 years and every two and a half years for vessels older than 15 years. We anticipate that we will fund these costs with cash from operations and that these drydocks will require us to reposition these vessels from a discharge port to shipyard facilities, which will reduce our available days and operating days during that period.
Drydocking costs incurred are deferred and amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the period through the date of the next scheduled drydocking for those vessels. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, six of our vessels completed drydock and two vessels were in drydock as of September 30, 2021, and we incurred drydocking expenditures of $10.7 million. In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, eight of our vessels completed drydock and we incurred drydocking expenditures of $10.8 million.
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The following table represents certain information about the estimated costs for anticipated vessel drydockings, ballast water treatment systems, and scrubber installations in the next four quarters, along with the anticipated off-hire days:
Projected Costs (1) (in millions) | ||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ending | Off-hire Days(2) | BWTS | Drydocks | Vessel Upgrades(3) | ||||||||||
| December 31, 2021 | 319 | $ | 3.3 | $ | 5.5 | $ | 1.2 | |||||||
| March 31, 2022 | 252 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 0.8 | ||||||||||
| June 30, 2022 | 189 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | ||||||||||
| September 30, 2022 | 76 | — | 0.2 | — | ||||||||||
(1) Actual costs will vary based on various factors, including where the drydockings are actually performed. | ||
(2) Actual duration of off-hire days will vary based on the age and condition of the vessel, yard schedules and other factors. | ||
(3) Vessel upgrades represents capex relating to items such as high-spec low friction hull paint which improves fuel efficiency and reduces fuel costs, NeoPanama Canal chock fittings enabling vessels to carry additional cargo through the new Panama Canal locks, as well as other retrofitted fuel-saving devices. Vessel upgrades are discretionary in nature and evaluated on a business case-by-case basis. | ||
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Other Contingencies
We refer you to Note 7 Commitments and Contingencies to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our contingencies. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur in these matters, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on our business, liquidity, results of operations, financial position and cash flows in the period in which the ruling occurs. The potential impact from legal proceedings on our business, liquidity, results of operations, financial position and cash flows could change in the future.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes from the market risk disclosure set forth in the section entitled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021. For information regarding our use of certain derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, see Note 5 Derivatives Instruments to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As of September 30, 2021, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2021.
Changes in Internal Controls.
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No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in various disputes and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of our business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Those claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure by us of significant financial and managerial resources. Information about legal proceedings is set forth in Note 7 Commitments and Contingencies to the condensed consolidated financial statements and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the “Risk Factors” previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021. The risks described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.
ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6 – Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 101* | The following materials from Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive income/(loss) (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited). | ||||
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
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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.
EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC.
By: /s/ Gary Vogel
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Gary Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal executive officer of the registrant)
Date: November 8, 2021
By: /s/ Frank De Costanzo
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Frank De Costanzo
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial officer of the registrant)
Date: November 8, 2021
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Gary Vogel, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5.The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 8, 2021
/s/ Gary Vogel
Gary Vogel
Principal Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Frank De Costanzo, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5.The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 8, 2021
/s/ Frank De Costanzo
Frank De Costanzo
Principal Financial Officer
Exhibit 32.1
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the quarterly report of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Gary Vogel, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
A signed original of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.
Date: November 8, 2021
/s/ Gary Vogel
Gary Vogel
Principal Executive Officer
Exhibit 32.2
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the quarterly report of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Frank De Costanzo, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
A signed original of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.
Date: November 8, 2021
/s/ Frank De Costanzo
Frank De Costanzo
Principal Financial Officer