6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATED: OCTOBER 22, 2008
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NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
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FORM 6-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations for the
three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 of Navios Maritime Partners
L.P.(Navios Partners). We do not present comparative information for periods prior to our
initial public offering ( IPO) because we believe that those periods are not necessarily
comparable given the change in the nature and focus of the business. For example it is the policy
of Navios Partners not to trade FFAs, whereas certain prior periods contain such transactions. In
addition, certain agreements such as the management agreement were first effective as of November
16, 2007. All of these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (US GAAP). You should read this
section together with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in
Navios Partners 2007 annual report filed on Form 20-F with the Securities Exchange Commission.
This report contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements are based on
Navios Partners current expectations and observations. Actual results may differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for dry bulk
vessels, competitive factors in the market in which Navios Partners operates; risks associated with
operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Navios
Partners filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
General
Navios Partners is an international owner and operator of Capesize and Panamax vessels ,
formed on August 7, 2007 under the laws of Marshall Islands by Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (NYSE:
NM) (Navios Holdings), a vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company with over
50 years of operating history in the drybulk shipping industry. Navios GP L.L.C. (the General
Partner), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings, was also formed on that date to act as the
general partner of Navios Partners and received a 2% general partner interest. Our vessels are
chartered out under long-term time charters with an average remaining term of approximately 4.7
years to a strong group of counterparties, consisting of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Cargill
International SA, Ltd., Rio Tinto Shipping Pty Ltd., Augustea Atlantica SrL Charterers, The Sanko
Steamship Co., Ltd. and Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha.
In connection with our IPO, on November 16, 2007, we acquired interests in five wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Navios Holdings, each of which owned a Panamax drybulk carrier, as well as
interests in three wholly-owned subsidiaries of Navios Holdings that operated and had options to
purchase three additional vessels in exchange for (a) all of the net estimated proceeds of $193.3
million from the sale of 10,000,000 common units in the IPO and the sale of 500,000 common units in
a concurrent private offering to a corporation owned by Navios Partners Chairman and CEO, (b)
$160.0 million drawn under a credit facility entered into in connection with our IPO, (c) 7,621,843
subordinated units issued to Navios Holdings and (d) the issuance to the General Partner of the 2%
general partner interest and all incentive distribution rights in Navios Partners. Initially,
Navios Holdings owned a 43.2% interest in Navios Partners, including the 2% general partner
interest.
After the issuance on July 1, 2008 of 3,131,415 common units to Navios Holdings for the
acquisition of Navios Aurora I, and the issuance of additional general partnership units, there are
currently outstanding: 13,631,415 common units, 7,621,843 subordinated units and 433,740 general
partnership units. As of September 30, 2008 Navios Holdings owned a 51.6% interest in Navios
Partners, including the 2% general partner interest.
Navios Partners is engaged in the seaborne transportation services of a wide range of drybulk
commodities including iron ore, coal, grain and fertilizer, chartering its vessels under medium to
long term charters.
Fleet
Our fleet consists of eight modern, active Panamax vessels one modern Capesize vessel and one
newbuild Capesize vessel, Navios TBN I, that we have agreed to purchase from Navios Holdings when
it is delivered, which is expected to occur in June 2009. Assuming delivery of Navios TBN I in June
2009, our fleet of high-quality Panamax and Capesize vessels will have an average age of
approximately 5.5 years in June 2009, which is significantly younger than the current industry
average of about 15 years. Panamax vessels are highly flexible vessels capable of carrying a wide
range of drybulk commodities, including iron ore, coal, grain and fertilizer and of being
accommodated in most major discharge ports, while Capesize vessels are primarily dedicated to the
carriage of iron ore and coal. We may from time to time purchase additional vessels, including
vessels from Navios Holdings.
All of our current vessels operate under long-term time charters of three or more years at
inception with counterparties that we believe are creditworthy. Under certain circumstances we may
operate vessels in the spot market until the vessels have been fixed under appropriate long-term
charters.
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The following table provides summary information about our fleet:
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Original Charter |
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Original Charter |
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Expiration Date/ New |
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Out Rate/ New |
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Capacity |
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Charter Expiration |
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Charter Out Rate |
Owned Vessels |
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Type |
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Built |
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Date (1) |
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per day (2) |
Navios Gemini S |
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Panamax |
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1994 |
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68,636 |
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February 2009 |
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$ |
19,523 |
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February 2014 |
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$ |
24,225 |
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Navios Libra II |
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Panamax |
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1995 |
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70,136 |
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December 2010 |
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$ |
23,513 |
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Navios Felicity |
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Panamax |
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1997 |
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73,867 |
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April 2013 |
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26,169 |
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Navios Galaxy I |
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Panamax |
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2001 |
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74,195 |
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February 2018 |
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21,937 |
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Navios Alegria |
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Panamax |
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2004 |
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76,466 |
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December 2010 |
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23,750 |
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Navios Fantastiks |
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Capesize |
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2005 |
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180,265 |
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March 2011 |
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32,279 |
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March 2014 |
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36,290 |
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Navios Aurora I |
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Panamax |
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2005 |
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75,397 |
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August 2013 |
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33,863 |
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Owned Vessels to
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Expected delivery |
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Navios TBN I (3) |
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Capesize |
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June 2009 |
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180,000 |
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June 2014 |
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47,400 |
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Long term Chartered-in
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Navios Prosperity (4) |
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Panamax |
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2007 |
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82,535 |
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July 2012 |
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24,000 |
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Navios Aldebaran (5) |
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Panamax |
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2008 |
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76,500 |
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March 2013 |
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28,391 |
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Represents the initial expiration date of the time charter and, if applicable, the new time
charter expiration date for the vessels with new time charters. |
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Net time charter-out rate per day (net of commissions). Represents the charter-out rate during
the time charter period prior to the time charter expiration date and, if applicable, the
charter-out rate under the new time charter. |
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We will acquire Navios TBN I, upon its expected delivery in June 2009, from Navios Holdings
for $130.0 million, which we expect to fund primarily through borrowings under our existing credit
facility and the issuance of additional common units. |
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Navios Prosperity is chartered-in until July 2014 and we will have options to extend for two
one-year periods. We have the option to purchase the vessel after June 2012 at a purchase price
that is initially 3.8 billion Yen ($35.9 million based upon the exchange rate at September 30,
2008), declining pro rata by 145 million Yen ($1.37 million based upon the exchange rate at
September 30, 2008) per calendar year. |
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Navios Aldebaran was delivered on March 17, 2008. Navios Aldebaran is chartered-in until
March 2015 and we have options to extend for two one-year periods. We have the option to purchase
the vessel after March 2013 at a purchase price that is initially 3.6 billion Yen ($34.0 million
based upon the exchange rate at September 30, 2008) declining pro rata by 150 million Yen ($1.42
million based upon the exchange rate at September 30, 2008) per calendar year. |
Additionally, we have the option to acquire a newbuild Capesize vessel, Navios TBN II, from
Navios Holdings upon delivery of such vessel to Navios Holdings which is expected to occur in
October 2009.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2008, the FASB issued the FASB Staff Position (FSP No. 157-2) which delays the
effective date of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for
items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring
basis (at least annually). For purposes of applying this FSP, nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities would include all assets and liabilities other that those meeting the definition of a
financial asset or financial liability as defined in paragraph 6 of FASB Statement No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities This FSP defers the effective
date of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and the interim periods within
those fiscal years for items within the scope of this FSP. The application of SFAS 157 in future
periods to
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those items covered by FSP 157-2 is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated
financial statements of Navios Partners.
In October 2008, the FASB issued the FASB Staff Position (FSP No. 157-3) which clarifies the
application of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements in a market that is not active and
provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial
asset when the market for that asset is not active. This FSP applies to financial assets within the
scope of accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements in accordance
with Statement 157. The FSP shall be effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which
financial statements have not been issued. Revisions resulting from a change in the valuation
technique or its application shall be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate (FASB
Statement No. 154 Accounting changes and Error Corrections, paragraph 19). The disclosure
provisions of Statement No. 154 for a change in accounting estimate are not required for revisions
resulting from a change in valuation technique or its application. The application of FSP 157-3
does not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of Navios Partners.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations
(SFAS 141R), which replaces FASB Statement No. 141. SFAS 141R establishes principles and
requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non controlling interest in the acquiree
and the goodwill acquired. The Statement also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable
users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R is
effective as of the beginning of an entitys fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008.
Navios Partners does not expect any potential impact at the date of the adoption of SFAS 141R on
its consolidated financial statements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statementamendments of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 states that accounting and
reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified
as a component of equity. The Statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide
sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 applies to all entities that prepare
consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those
entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that
deconsolidate a subsidiary. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first
fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. Navios Partners does not expect any potential impact
at the date of the adoption of SFAS 160 on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued its final consensus on Issue 07-4 Application of the
Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share, to Master Limited Partnerships.
This issue may impact a publicly traded master limited partnership (MLP) that distributes
available cash to the limited partners (LPs), the general partner (GP), and the holders of
incentive distribution rights (IDRs). This issue addresses earnings-per-unit (EPU) computations for
all MLPs with IDR interests. MLPs will need to determine the amount of available cash at the end
of a reporting period when calculating the periods EPU. This guidance in Issue 07-4 would be
effective for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2008, and would be accounted for as a
change in accounting principle through retrospective application. Early application would not be
permitted. Navios Partners is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption
of Issue 07-4 under FASB Statement No. 128 on its consolidated financial statements.
In April 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP 142-3 Determination of the useful life of
intangible assets. This FASB Staff Position (FSP) amends the factors that should be considered in
developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized
intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent
of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset
under Statement 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the
asset under FASB Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and other U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This FSP will be effective for the Company for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years.
Early adoption is prohibited. Navios Partners is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any,
of the adoption of FSP 142-3 on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Statement No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The new standard is intended to improve
financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting
principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. Statement 162 is
effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. Navios Partners is currently evaluating the potential impact, if
any, of the adoption of SFAS 162 on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The preparation of
these financial statements requires us to make estimates in the application of our accounting
policies based on the best assumptions, judgments and opinions of management. Following is a
discussion of the accounting policies that involve a higher degree of judgment and the methods of
their application that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses
and related disclosure of
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contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. Actual results may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties,
and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.
For a description of all of our significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to the Notes to the
consolidated financial statements included in Navios Partners 2007 annual report filed on Form
20-F with the Securities Exchange Commission.
Impairment of Long Lived Assets
Vessels are reviewed periodically for potential impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a particular asset may not be fully recoverable.
In accordance with SFAS 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,
management reviews valuations and compares them to the assets carrying amounts. Should the
valuations indicate potential impairment, management determines projected undiscounted cash flows
for each asset and compares it to its carrying amount. In the event that impairment occurs, an
impairment charge is recognized by comparing the assets carrying amount to its estimated fair
value. For the purposes of assessing impairment, long lived-assets are grouped at the lowest levels
for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. No impairment loss was recognized for any
of the periods presented.
Vessels
Vessels are stated at historical cost, which consists of the contract price, any material
expenses incurred upon acquisition (improvements and delivery expenses). Subsequent expenditures
for major improvements and upgrading are capitalized, provided they appreciably extend the life,
increase the earning capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of the vessels. Expenditures for
routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed using the straight line method over the useful life of the vessels,
after considering the estimated residual value. Management estimates the useful life of our vessels
to be 25 years from the vessels original construction. However, when regulations place limitations
over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, its useful life is re-estimated to end
at the date such regulations become effective.
Deferred Drydock and Special Survey Costs
Our vessels are subject to regularly scheduled drydocking and special surveys which are
carried out every 30 or 60 months to coincide with the renewal of the related certificates issued
by the classification societies, unless a further extension is obtained in rare cases and under
certain conditions. The costs of drydocking and special surveys are deferred and amortized over the
above periods or to the next drydocking or special survey date if such has been determined.
Unamortized drydocking or special survey costs of vessels sold are written off to income in the
year the vessel is sold. When vessels are acquired the portion of the vessels capitalized cost
that relates to drydocking or special survey is treated as a separate component of the vessels
cost and is deferred and amortized as above. This cost is determined by reference to the estimated
economic benefits to be derived until the next drydocking or special survey.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recorded when services are rendered, we have a signed charter agreement or other
evidence of an arrangement, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably
assured. We generate revenue from transportation of cargoes and time charter of vessels.
Voyage revenues for the transportation of cargo are recognized ratably over the estimated
relative transit time of each voyage. A voyage is deemed to commence when a vessel is available for
loading and is deemed to end upon the completion of the discharge of the current cargo. Estimated
losses on voyages are provided for in full at the time such losses become evident. Under a voyage
charter, we agree to provide a vessel for the transportation of specific goods between specific
ports in return for payment of an agreed upon freight rate per ton of cargo.
Revenues from time chartering of vessels are accounted for as operating leases and are thus
recognized on a straight line basis as the average revenue over the rental periods of such charter
agreements, as service is performed, except for loss generating time charters, in which case the
loss is recognized in the period when such loss is determined. A time charter involves placing a
vessel at the charterers disposal for a period of time during which the charterer uses the vessel
in return for the payment of a specified daily hire rate. Short period charters for less than three
months are referred to as spot charters. Charters extending three months to a year are generally
referred to as medium term charters. All other charters are considered long term. Under time
charters, operating cost such as for crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the
owner of the vessel.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following table presents consolidated revenue and expense information for the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 2008. We do not present comparative information for periods
prior to the IPO because we believe that those periods are not necessarily comparable given the
change in the nature and focus of the business. For example it is the policy of Navios Partners
not to trade FFAs, whereas certain prior periods contain such transactions. In addition, certain
agreements such as the management agreement were first effective as of November 16, 2007.
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Time charter and voyage revenue |
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21,272 |
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53,531 |
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Time charter and voyage expenses |
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Direct vessel expenses |
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Management fees |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Interest expense and finance cost, net |
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Interest income |
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Net income |
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8,948 |
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14,581 |
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35,903 |
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Operating Surplus |
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9,614 |
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22,679 |
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Three month period ended September 30, 2008
For three month period ended September 30, 2008, Navios Partners time charter revenue
amounted to $21.3 million whereas time charter expenses for the same period were $2.8 million.
Other expenses including management fees and general and administrative expenses amounted to $3.9
million. General and administrative expenses are usually comprised of legal and other professional fees
as well as expenses paid to Navios Holdings (see Related Party Transactions).
Depreciation and amortization expense for the period (including amortization of drydocking and
special survey costs presented under direct vessel expenses) was $3.4 million and interest expense
and finance cost related to the borrowings under the facility agreement of $235.0 million was $2.3
million.
Net income for three month period ended September 30, 2008 was $8.9 million.
Nine month period ended September 30, 2008
For nine month period ended September 30, 2008, Navios Partners time charter revenue amounted
to $53.5 million
whereas time charter expenses for the same period were $8.8 million. Other expenses including
management fees and general and administrative expenses amounted to $8.8 million. General and
administrative expenses are usually comprised of legal and other
professional fees as well as expenses paid
to Navios Holdings (see Related Party Transactions).
Depreciation and amortization expense for the period (including amortization of drydocking and
special survey costs presented under direct vessel expenses) was $9.0 million and interest expense
and finance cost related to the borrowings under the facility agreement of $235.0 million was $7.1
million.
Net income for nine month period ended September 30, 2008 was $19.9 million.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2008 Navios Partners had $25.3 million of cash and cash equivalents from
$10.1 as of December 31, 2007. Included in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2008 there
is $14.5 million held in bank in a time deposit that has a monthly duration.
The following table presents cash flow information derived from the unaudited consolidated
statements of cash flows of Navios Partners for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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54,389 |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents. |
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15,155 |
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Cash provided by operating activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $30.3 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 2008. The increase is analyzed as follows:
Net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, was $19.9 million. In
determining net cash provided by operating activities, net income is adjusted for the effects of
certain non-cash items including depreciation and amortization.
Deferred
voyage revenue primarily relates to cash received from charterers
prior to it being earned. Deferred voyage revenue, net of commissions increased by $1.8 million from $0.2
million at December 31, 2007 to $2.0 million at September 30, 2008.
Accrued expenses increased by $0.1 million from $1.4 million at December 31, 2007 to $1.5
million at September 30, 2008. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in other accrued
expenses by $0.2 million mitigated by a decrease in accrued loan interest by $0.1 million.
Accounts receivable decreased by $0.1 million from $0.4 million at December 31, 2007 to $0.3
million at September 30, 2008. The primary reason for this decrease was a decrease in amounts
receivable from charterers.
Accounts payable decreased by $0.1 million from $0.6 million at December 31, 2007 to $0.5
million at September 30, 2008. The primary reason was a decrease in professional fees payable by
$0.3 million mitigated by an increase in brokers payable by $0.2 million.
Prepaid voyage costs relate to cash paid in advance for expenses associated with voyages.
Prepaid expenses remained almost unchanged during the nine month period from December 31, 2007 to
September 30, 2008.
Restricted cash had a zero balance as of September 30, 2008 from $0.8 million as of December
31, 2007. The reason for the decrease was the interest payment effected in August 2008 using cash
that was held in our retention account for this purpose.
Amounts due to related parties decreased by $1.7 million from $4.5 million at December 31,
2007 to $2.8 million at September 30, 2008. The main reason for this was the payment of the
deferred acquisition expenses related to the Navios Partners IPO amounting to $3.8 million to
Navios Holdings mitigated by $2.1 million in management fees and general and administrative expenses
charged by Navios Holdings
outstanding as of September 30, 2008 which were settled in October 2008.
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Cash used in investing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008
Net cash used in investing activities was $69.5 million in the nine month period ended
September 30, 2008. On May 2, 2008 Navios Partners purchased the vessel Fantastiks, renamed to
Navios Fantastiks, for an amount of $34.2 million and paid an additional $0.3 million for
capitalized expenses related to the vessels acquisition.
On July 1, 2008 Navios Partners purchased the vessel Navios Aurora, renamed to Navios Aurora
I, for a cash consideration of $35.0 million.
Cash provided by financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008
Cash provided by financing activities was $54.4 million for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2008.
Navios Partners paid a total cash distribution of $16.2 million during the nine month period
ended September 30, 2008.
Navios Partners borrowed an additional $70.0 million under its existing credit facility in
order to finance the acquisition of the vessel Navios Fantastiks on May 2, 2008 and Navios Aurora I
on July 1, 2008 and also paid debt issuance cost amounting to $0.3 million.
In addition, in connection with the issuance of 3,131,415 common units to Navios Holdings as
part of the purchase price for Navios Aurora I, Navios Partners received an amount of $0.9 million
in exchange for the issuance of 63,906 units to the general partner in order to maintain its 2%
general partner interest in Navios Partners.
EBITDA
EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Navios
Partners uses EBITDA because Navios Partners believes that EBITDA is a basis upon which liquidity
can be assessed and because EBITDA presents useful information to investors regarding Navios
Partners ability to service and/or incur indebtedness. Navios Partners also uses EBITDA: (i) in
its credit agreement to measure compliance with covenants such as interest coverage and debt
incurrence; (ii) by prospective and current lessors as well as potential lenders to evaluate
potential transactions; and (iii) to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates.
EBITDA for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2008 was $14.6 million and
$35.9 million, respectively (please see Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below).
EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as
a substitute for analysis of Navios Partners results as reported under US GAAP. Some of these
limitations are: (i) EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital
needs, and (ii) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being
depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any
cash requirements for such capital expenditures. Because of these limitations, EBITDA should not be
considered as a principal indicator of Navios Partners performance.
Operating Surplus
Operating Surplus represents net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense,
non-cash interest expense, estimated maintenance and replacement capital expenditures and expansion
capital expenditures. Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures are those capital
expenditures required to maintain over the long term the operating capacity of or the revenue
generated by Navios Partners capital assets. Expansion capital expenditures are those capital
expenditures that increase the operating capacity of or the revenue generated by Navios Partners
capital assets.
Navios Partners generated an operating surplus of $9.6 million and $22.7 million for the three
and nine month periods, respectively, ended September 30, 2008. Expansion capital expenditures for
the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 was $69.2 million and $35.0 million,
respectively and related to the acquisition of Navios Fantastiks on May 2, 2008 and Navios Aurora I
on July 1, 2008. The reserve for estimated maintenance and replacement capital expenditures for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 was $2.7 million and $7.1 million,
respectively (please see Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below).
Operating surplus is a quantitative measure used in the publicly-traded partnership investment
community to assist in evaluating a partnerships ability to make quarterly cash distributions.
Operating Surplus is not required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other indicator of Navios
Partners performance required by US GAAP.
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Available Cash
Available Cash generally means, for each fiscal quarter, all cash on hand at the end of the
quarter:
less the amount of cash reserves established by the board of directors to:
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provide for the proper conduct of our business (including reserve for
maintenance and replacement capital expenditures) |
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comply with applicable law, any of Navios Partners debt instruments, or other agreements;
or |
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provide funds for distributions to the unitholders and to the general partner for any one
or more of the next four quarters; |
plus all cash on hand on the date of determination of available cash for the quarter resulting
from working capital borrowings made after the end of the quarter. Working capital borrowings
are generally borrowings that are made under any revolving credit or similar agreement used
solely for working capital purposes or to pay distributions to partners.
Available Cash is a quantitative measure used in the publicly-traded partnership investment
community to assist in evaluating a partnerships ability to make quarterly cash distributions.
Available cash is not required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and
should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other indicator of Navios Partners
performance required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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Three Month Period Ended |
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Nine Month Period Ended |
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September 30, 2008 |
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September 30, 2008 |
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Net Cash from Operating Activities |
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$ |
16,370 |
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$ |
30,271 |
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Net decrease in operating assets |
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(1,110 |
) |
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(848 |
) |
Net increase in operating liabilities |
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(2,831 |
) |
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(292 |
) |
Net interest cost |
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2,212 |
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6,933 |
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Deferred finance charges |
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(60 |
) |
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(161 |
) |
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EBITDA |
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14,581 |
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35,903 |
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Cash interest income |
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|
75 |
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|
166 |
|
Cash interest paid |
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(2,073 |
) |
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(6,856 |
) |
Expansion capital expenditures (*) |
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(35,000 |
) |
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(69,155 |
) |
Borrowings to fund expansion capital expenditures (**) |
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34,773 |
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69,773 |
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Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures |
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(2,742 |
) |
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(7,152 |
) |
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Operating surplus |
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|
9,614 |
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22,679 |
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Cash distribution paid relating to the first half of 2008 |
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(12,966 |
) |
Recommended reserves accumulated as of January 1, 2008 |
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18 |
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18 |
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Reserves accumulated during the first six months of 2008
to be distributed in the third quarter of 2008 |
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99 |
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|
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|
Recommended reserves held as of September 30, 2008 |
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(1,382 |
) |
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(1,382 |
) |
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Available cash for distribution |
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$ |
8,349 |
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$ |
8,349 |
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(*) |
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Expansion Capital expenditures represent the purchase price paid for the acquisition of Navios
Fantastiks on May 2, 2008 and the acquisition of Navios Aurora I on July 1, 2008. |
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(**) |
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Borrowings to fund expansion capital expenditures represent the amount net of debt issuance
fees, that Navios Partners borrowed in order to finance the acquisition of Navios Fantastiks and
the acquisition of Navios Aurora I. |
Long Term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements
On November 15, 2007 Navios Partners entered into a revolving credit facility agreement with
Commerzbank AG and DVB Bank AG maturing on November 15, 2017. This credit facility provides for
borrowings of up to $260 million, of which $165.0 million was drawn on November 16, 2007. Of the
total drawn amount, $160.0 million was paid to Navios Holdings as part of the purchase price of the
capital stock of Navios Holdings subsidiaries that owned or had rights to the eight vessels of
Navios Partners fleet. The balance of the drawn amount was used as working capital. On June 25,
2008, this credit facility was amended, in part, to increase the available borrowings by $35.0
million, in anticipation of purchasing Navios Aurora, thereby increasing the total facility to
$295.0 million.
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On May 2, 2008, Navios Partners borrowed $35.0 million to finance the acquisition of the
vessel Navios Fantastiks and an additional $35.0 million to finance the acquisition of the vessel
Navios Aurora I on July 1, 2008. Navios Partners expects to borrow an additional $60.0 million to
partially finance the purchase of the capital stock of the Navios Holdings subsidiary that will own
Navios TBN I upon its delivery which is expected to occur in June 2009. Amounts that can be
borrowed under the facility will be reduced by $60.0 million if Navios TBN I is not delivered.
The credit facility is a revolving facility for up to four years and converts to a term
facility for up to 6.5 years thereafter so that final maturity will be 10 years. The interest rate
is LIBOR plus a margin of between 80 bps and 125 bps, depending on the loan to value ratio. Also,
Navios Partners pays a commitment fee of 0.35% for undrawn amounts under the facility.
Amounts drawn under this credit facility are secured by first preferred mortgages on Navios
Partners vessels and other collateral and are guaranteed by each vessel-owning subsidiary. The
revolving credit facility contains a number of restrictive covenants that prohibit Navios Partners
from, among other things: incurring or guaranteeing indebtedness; entering into affiliate
transactions; charging, pledging or encumbering the vessels; changing the flag, class, management
or ownership of Navios Partners vessels; changing the commercial and technical management of
Navios Partners vessels; selling or changing the beneficial ownership or control of Navios
Partners vessels; and subordinating the obligations under the credit facility to any general and
administrative costs relating to the vessels, including the fixed daily fee payable under the
management agreement. The credit facility also requires Navios Partners to comply with the ISM Code
and ISPS Code and to maintain valid safety management certificates and documents of compliance at
all times. The credit facility also requires compliance with a number of financial covenants of
Navios Partners, including tangible net worth, debt coverage ratios, specified tangible net worth
to total debt percentages and minimum liquidity. It is an event of default under the credit
facility if such covenants are not complied with.
At September 30, 2008, Navios Partners was in compliance with the financial covenants of its
credit facility.
The repayment of the credit facility starts no earlier than February 2012 and is subject to
changes in repayment amounts and dates depending on various factors such as the future borrowings
under the credit facility agreement.
The maturity table below reflects the principal payments due under the credit facility based
on Navios Partners $235.0 million outstanding balance as of September 30, 2008.
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Amount |
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Year |
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($000) |
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2008 |
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$ |
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2009 |
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$ |
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2010 |
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$ |
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2011 |
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$ |
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2012 |
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$ |
35,832 |
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2013 and thereafter |
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$ |
199,168 |
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$ |
235,000 |
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Commitments and contingencies
The future minimum commitments of Navios Partners under its charter-in contracts, net of
commissions, are as follows:
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Amount |
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2008 |
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$ |
2,486 |
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2009 |
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9,864 |
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2010 |
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9,864 |
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2011 |
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9,864 |
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2012 |
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9,891 |
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2013 and thereafter |
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17,463 |
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$ |
59,432 |
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Fleet Employment Profile
The following table reflects certain key indicators indicative of the performance of Navios
Partners and its core fleet performance for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2008.
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Three Month Period ended |
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Nine Month Period ended |
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September 30, 2008 |
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September 30, 2008 |
Available Days (1) |
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828 |
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2,191 |
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Operating Days (2) |
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818 |
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2,174 |
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Fleet Utilization (3) |
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98.7 |
% |
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99.2 |
% |
Time Charter Equivalent (per day) |
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$ |
25,691 |
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$ |
24,437 |
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(1) |
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Available days for the fleet represent total calendar days the vessels were in our
possession for the relevant period after subtracting off-hire days associated with major
repairs, drydockings or special surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to
measure the number of days in a relevant period during which a vessel is capable of
generating revenues. |
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(2) |
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Operating days is the number of available days in the relevant period less the
aggregate number of days that the 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 relevant period during which vessels actually generate
revenues. |
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(3) |
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Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that our vessels were available for revenue
generating available days, and is determined by dividing the number of operating days
during a relevant period by the number of available days during that period. The shipping
industry uses fleet utilization to measure efficiency in finding employment for vessels. |
Cash Distribution Policy
Rationale for Our Cash Distribution Policy
Our cash distribution policy reflects a basic judgment that our unitholders are better served
by our distributing our cash available (after deducting expenses, including estimated maintenance
and replacement capital expenditures and reserves) rather than retaining it. Because we believe we
will generally finance any expansion capital expenditures from external financing sources, we
believe that our investors are best served by our distributing all of our available cash. Our cash
distribution policy is consistent with the terms of our partnership agreement, which requires that
we distribute all of our available cash quarterly (after deducting expenses, including estimated
maintenance and replacement capital expenditures and reserves).
Limitations on Cash Distributions and Our Ability to Change Our Cash Distribution Policy
There is no guarantee that unitholders will receive quarterly distributions from us. Our
distribution policy is subject to certain restrictions and may be changed at any time, including:
Our unitholders have no contractual or other legal right to receive distributions other
than the obligation under our partnership agreement to distribute available cash on a
quarterly basis, which is subject to the broad discretion of our board of directors to
establish reserves and other limitations.
While our partnership agreement requires us to distribute all of our available cash, our
partnership agreement, including provisions requiring us to make cash distributions contained
therein, may be amended. Although during the subordination period, with certain exceptions,
our partnership agreement may not be amended without the approval of non-affiliated common
unitholders, our partnership agreement can be amended with the approval of a majority of the
outstanding common units after the subordination period has ended. Upon the closing of the
IPO, Navios Holdings did not own any of our outstanding common units and owned 100.0% of our
outstanding subordinated units.
Even if our cash distribution policy is not modified or revoked, the amount of
distributions we pay under our cash distribution policy and the decision to make any
distribution is determined by our board of directors, taking into consideration the terms of
our partnership agreement.
Under Section 51 of the Marshall Islands Limited Partnership Act, we may not make a
distribution to our unitholders if the distribution would cause our liabilities to exceed the
fair value of our assets.
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We may lack sufficient cash to pay distributions to our unitholders due to decreases in net
revenues or increases in operating expenses, principal and interest payments on outstanding
debt, tax expenses, working capital requirements, maintenance and replacement capital
expenditures or anticipated cash needs.
Our distribution policy is affected by restrictions on distributions under our existing
revolving credit facility that we entered into in connection with the closing of the IPO.
Specifically, our revolving credit facility contains material financial tests that must be
satisfied and we will not pay any distributions that will cause us to violate our credit
facility or other debt instruments. Should we be unable to satisfy these restrictions
included in the proposed new credit facility or if we are otherwise in default under our new
credit facility, our ability to make cash distributions to unitholders, notwithstanding our
cash distribution policy, would be materially adversely affected.
If we make distributions out of capital surplus, as opposed to operating surplus, such
distributions will constitute a return of capital and will result in a reduction in the
minimum quarterly distribution and the target distribution levels. We do not anticipate that
we will make any distributions from capital surplus.
Our ability to make distributions to our unitholders depends on the performance of our
subsidiaries and their ability to distribute funds to us. The ability of our subsidiaries to make
distributions to us may be restricted by, among other things, the provisions of existing and future
indebtedness, applicable partnership and limited liability company laws and other laws and
regulations.
Minimum Quarterly Distribution
We intend to distribute to the holders of common units and subordinated units on a quarterly
basis at least the minimum quarterly distribution of $0.35 per unit, or $1.40 per unit per year, to
the extent we have sufficient cash on hand to pay the distribution after we establish cash reserves
and pay fees and expenses. The amount of available cash from operating surplus needed to pay the
minimum quarterly distribution for four quarters on all units outstanding and the related
distribution on the 2.0% general partner interest is approximately $30.4 million. There is no
guarantee that we will pay the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units and subordinated
units in any quarter. Even if our cash distribution policy is not modified or revoked, the amount
of distributions paid under our policy and the decision to make any distribution is determined by
our board of directors, taking into consideration the terms of our partnership agreement. We are
prohibited from making any distributions to unitholders if it would cause an event of default, or
an event of default is existing, under our existing revolving credit agreement.
On July 28, 2008, the Board of Directors of Navios Partners authorized its quarterly cash
distribution for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 of $0.35 per unit. The distribution was
paid on August 14, 2008 to all holders of record of common, subordinated and general partner units
on August 8, 2008 (excluding 3,131,415 common units issued to Navios Holdings in connection with
the sale of the vessel Navios Aurora I). The aggregate amount of the declared distribution was
$6.5 million.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 the aggregate amount of cash
distribution paid was $16.2 million.
On October 21, 2008, the Board of Directors of Navios Partners authorized its quarterly cash
distribution for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 of $0.385 per unit. The
distribution is payable on November 7, 2008 to all holders of record of common, subordinated and
general partner units on October 31, 2008. The aggregate amount of the declared distribution is
$8.3 million.
Subordination period
During the subordination period the common units have the right to receive distributions of
available cash from operating surplus in an amount equal to the minimum quarterly distribution of
$0.35 per unit, plus any arrearages in the payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the
common units from prior quarters, before any distributions of available cash from operating surplus
may be made on the subordinated units. Distribution arrearages do not accrue on the subordinated
units. The purpose of the subordinated units is to increase the likelihood that during the
subordination period there will be available cash to be distributed on the common units.
Incentive Distribution Rights
Incentive distribution rights represent the right to receive an increasing percentage of
quarterly distributions of available cash from operating surplus after the minimum quarterly
distribution and the target distribution levels have been achieved. Our general partner currently
holds the incentive distribution rights, but may transfer these rights separately from its general
partner interest, subject to restrictions in the partnership agreement. Except for transfers of
incentive distribution rights to an affiliate or another entity as part of our general partners
merger or consolidation with or into, or sale of substantially all of its assets to such entity,
the approval of a majority of our common units (excluding common units held by our general partner
and its affiliates),
voting separately as a class, generally is required for a transfer of the incentive
distribution rights to a third party prior to December 31, 2017.
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The following table illustrates the percentage allocations of the additional available cash
from operating surplus among the unitholders and our general partner up to the various target
distribution levels. The amounts set forth under Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
are the percentage interests of the unitholders and our general partner in any available cash from
operating surplus we distribute up to and including the corresponding amount in the column Total
Quarterly Distribution Target Amount, until available cash from operating surplus we distribute
reaches the next target distribution level, if any. The percentage interests shown for the
unitholders and our general partner for the minimum quarterly distribution are also applicable to
quarterly distribution amounts that are less than the minimum quarterly distribution. The
percentage interests shown for our general partner assume that our general partner maintains its
2.0% general partner interest and assume our general partner has not transferred the incentive
distribution rights.
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Marginal Percentage |
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Interest in Distributions |
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Common |
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and |
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Total Quarterly Distribution |
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Subordinated |
|
General |
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|
Target Amount |
|
Unitholders |
|
Partner |
Minimum Quarterly Distribution |
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
|
98 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
First Target Distribution |
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up to $0.4025 |
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|
98 |
% |
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|
2 |
% |
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Second Target Distribution |
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above $0.4025 up to $0.4375 |
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|
85 |
% |
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|
15 |
% |
|
Third Target Distribution |
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above $0.4375 up to $0.525 |
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|
75 |
% |
|
|
25 |
% |
|
Thereafter |
|
above $0.525 |
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|
50 |
% |
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|
50 |
% |
Related Party Transactions
Management fees: Pursuant to the management agreement dated November 16, 2007, the Manager, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings, provides commercial and technical management services
to Navios Partners vessels for a daily fee of $4,000 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned
Capesize vessel. This daily fee covers all of the vessels operating expenses, including the cost
of drydock and special surveys. The daily rates are fixed for a period of two years until November
16, 2009 whereas the initial term of the agreement is until November 16, 2012. Total management
fees for the three and the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $2.7 million and
$6.6 million, respectively (no such fees existed in the period prior to Navios Partners IPO on
November 16, 2007)
General & administrative expenses: Pursuant to the administrative services agreement dated
November 16, 2007, the Manager also provides administrative services to Navios Partners which
include: bookkeeping, audit and accounting services, legal and insurance services, administrative
and clerical services, banking and financial services, advisory services, client and investor
relations and other. The Manager is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the provision of these services.
Prior to the IPO, the Manager, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings, provided the
vessels of the five vessel-owning subsidiaries of Navios Holdings (collectively, the Company),
with a wide range of services such as chartering, technical support and maintenance, insurance,
consulting, financial and accounting services for a per vessel fixed monthly fee (2007: $15,000).
Such fee was adjusted at the end of the year, where the Managers remaining profit or loss was
reallocated to the managed vessels, based on the managed days per vessel. The Manager was
responsible for managing all cash transactions of the Company, as the Company did not maintain any
cash accounts. The Manager paid any costs relating to the operation of the Companys vessels.
Furthermore, all revenues from the vessels operations were directly deposited to the Managers bank
accounts and used to fund the Companys expenses.
Total
general and administrative expenses charged by Navios Holdings for the three and the nine month period ended September
30, 2008 amounted to $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively ($0.4 million and $0.9 million for
the three and the nine month period ended September 30, 2007, respectively).
Balance due to related parties: Included in the current liabilities as at September 30, 2008
is an amount of $2.8 million which represents the current account payable to Navios Holdings and
its subsidiaries. The balance mainly consists of the management fees,
administrative service expenses
and other expenses owed to affiliated companies. Total management fees and administrative service
expenses charged to Navios Partners for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 amounted to
$2.7 million and $0.3 million, while for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 those same
fees and expenses amounted to $6.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
.
Vessel Acquisition: On July 1, 2008
Navios Partners acquired from Navios Holdings, the vessel
Navios Aurora I for a
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purchase price of $79,936, consisting of $35.0 million cash and the issuance
of 3,131,415 common units to Navios Holdings. The per unit price at the day of the delivery was
$14.35.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
Foreign Exchange Risk
Our functional and reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. We engage in worldwide commerce with
a variety of entities. Although our operations may expose us to certain levels of foreign currency
risk, our transactions are predominantly U.S. dollar denominated. Transactions in currencies other
than U.S. Dollars are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the date of each transaction.
Differences in exchange rates during the period between the date a transaction denominated in a
foreign currency is consummated and the date on which it is either settled or translated, are
recognized.
Interest Rate Risk
Borrowings under our new credit facility bear interest at rate based on a premium over US$
LIBOR. Therefore, we are exposed to the risk that our interest expense may increase if interest
rates rise. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, we paid interest on our outstanding
debt at a weighted average interest rate of 4.5%. A 1% increase in LIBOR would have increased our
interest expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 by $1.5 million.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit
risk, consist principally of trade accounts receivable. We closely monitor our exposure to
customers for credit risk. We have policies in place to ensure that we trade with customers with an
appropriate credit history. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Ltd, Cargill International S.A., Sanko Steamship Co., Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha, and Augustea
Imprese Maritime accounted for approximately 24.2%, 23.4%, 16.2%, 12.4% and 10.2% respectively, of
total revenues. Although we do not obtain rights to collateral, we maintain counterparty insurance
which we re-assess on a quarterly basis to help reduce our credit risk.
It is our policy not to trade any other financial instruments that would potentially expose us
to significant concentrations of credit risk
Inflation
Inflation has had a minimal impact on vessel operating expenses, drydocking expenses and
general and administrative expenses. Our management does not consider inflation to be a significant
risk to direct expenses in the current and foreseeable economic environment.
15
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
Notes |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
4 |
|
|
$ |
10,095 |
|
|
$ |
25,250 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
797 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
381 |
|
|
|
298 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,312 |
|
|
|
25,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels, net |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
135,976 |
|
|
|
295,117 |
|
Deferred financing costs, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,811 |
|
|
|
1,975 |
|
Deferred dry dock and special survey costs, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,171 |
|
|
|
738 |
|
Favorable lease terms |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
54,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
193,742 |
|
|
|
297,830 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
205,054 |
|
|
$ |
323,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS CAPITAL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
570 |
|
|
$ |
504 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,431 |
|
|
|
1,574 |
|
Deferred voyage revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
2,005 |
|
Amounts due to related parties |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
4,458 |
|
|
|
2,821 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,612 |
|
|
|
6,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term debt |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
165,000 |
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
Unfavorable lease terms |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
6,656 |
|
|
|
5,158 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
171,656 |
|
|
|
240,158 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,268 |
|
|
|
247,062 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Capital: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Unitholders (10,500,000 and
13,631,415 units issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008,
respectively) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
194,265 |
|
|
|
243,357 |
|
Subordinated Unitholders (7,621,843 units
issued and outstanding at December 31,
2007 and September 30, 2008) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(159,759 |
) |
|
|
(160,250 |
) |
General Partner (369,834 and 433,740 units
issued and outstanding at December 31,
2007 and September 30, 2008, respectively). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,720 |
) |
|
|
(6,720 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total partners capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,786 |
|
|
|
76,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and partners capital |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
205,054 |
|
|
$ |
323,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See unaudited condensed notes to consolidated financial statements
F-2
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Period Ended |
|
|
Nine Month Period Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
Notes |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
Time charter and voyage revenue |
|
|
8 |
|
|
$ |
14,116 |
|
|
$ |
21,272 |
|
|
|
36,273 |
|
|
$ |
53,531 |
|
Time charter and voyage expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,846 |
) |
|
|
(2,797 |
) |
|
|
(5,544 |
) |
|
|
(8,801 |
) |
Direct vessel expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,586 |
) |
|
|
(144 |
) |
|
|
(4,640 |
) |
|
|
(433 |
) |
Management fees |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,668 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,607 |
) |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
(366 |
) |
|
|
(1,217 |
) |
|
|
(888 |
) |
|
|
(2,220 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
5,6 |
|
|
|
(2,365 |
) |
|
|
(3,277 |
) |
|
|
(6,609 |
) |
|
|
(8,588 |
) |
Interest expense and finance cost, net |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
(1,203 |
) |
|
|
(2,287 |
) |
|
|
(3,699 |
) |
|
|
(7,099 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
166 |
|
Other income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
172 |
|
|
|
23 |
|
Other expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
(76 |
) |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,866 |
|
|
|
8,948 |
|
|
|
14,989 |
|
|
|
19,949 |
|
Deferred income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,866 |
|
|
$ |
8,948 |
|
|
|
15,475 |
|
|
$ |
19,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per unit (see note 12):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Period Ended |
|
Nine Month Period Ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
(unaudited) |
|
(unaudited) |
|
(unaudited) |
Net income |
|
$ |
5,866 |
|
|
$ |
8,948 |
|
|
$ |
15,475 |
|
|
$ |
19,949 |
|
Earnings per unit (see note 12): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common unit (basic and diluted) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1.16 |
|
Subordinated unit (basic and diluted) |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
|
$ |
1.99 |
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
General partner unit (basic and diluted) |
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
|
$ |
0.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
See unaudited condensed notes to consolidated financial statements
F-3
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Month |
|
|
Nine Month |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
period Ended |
|
|
period Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
15,475 |
|
|
$ |
19,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
6,7 |
|
|
|
6,609 |
|
|
|
8,588 |
|
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
115 |
|
|
|
161 |
|
Amortization of deferred dry dock costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
453 |
|
|
|
433 |
|
Deferred taxation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(486 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
797 |
|
Increase/(decrease) in accounts receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(124 |
) |
|
|
83 |
|
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
) |
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
(66 |
) |
Increase in accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
955 |
|
|
|
143 |
|
Increase in deferred voyage revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
1,852 |
|
Decrease in amounts due to related parties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,968 |
) |
|
|
(1,637 |
) |
Payments for dry dock and special survey costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(849 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,208 |
|
|
|
30,271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,505 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,505 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash distribution paid |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
Proceeds from long term loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,000 |
|
Proceeds from issuance of general partners units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
918 |
|
Repayment of long term debt and payment of principal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(680 |
) |
|
|
(326 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,208 |
) |
|
|
54,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,155 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
25,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,825 |
|
|
$ |
6,856 |
|
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions by Navios Holdings in the form of fair
value adjustments related to
charter-in contract
(Navios Fantastiks in 2007) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,703 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Issuance of common units to Navios Holdings related
to the acquisition of Navios Aurora I in July
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
44,937 |
|
See unaudited condensed notes to consolidated financial statements
F-4
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN OWNERS NET INVESTMENT AND
PARTNERS CAPITAL AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited Partners |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumul |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
Owners |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compreh |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
Subordinated |
|
|
Partners' |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ensive |
|
|
|
General Partner |
|
|
Unitholders |
|
|
Unitholders |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Investment |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Income/ (Loss) |
|
|
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
70,902 |
|
|
$ |
70,902 |
|
|
$ |
6,624 |
|
Net
income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,475 |
|
|
|
15,475 |
|
|
|
15,475 |
|
Contributions in the
form of fair value
adjustments related to
charter-in contract of
vessel Navios Fantastiks. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,703 |
|
|
|
33,703 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance September 30,
2007 (unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
120,080 |
|
|
$ |
120,080 |
|
|
$ |
15,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2007 |
|
|
369,834 |
|
|
$ |
(7,720 |
) |
|
|
10,500,000 |
|
|
$ |
194,265 |
|
|
|
7,621,843 |
|
|
$ |
(159,759 |
) |
|
$ |
26,786 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
26,786 |
|
|
$ |
1,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash distribution paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(346 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,188 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,669 |
) |
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of units |
|
|
63,906 |
|
|
|
918 |
|
|
|
3,131,415 |
|
|
|
44,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,178 |
|
|
|
19,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,949 |
|
|
|
19,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance September 30,
2008 (unaudited) |
|
|
433,740 |
|
|
$ |
(6,720 |
) |
|
|
13,631,415 |
|
|
$ |
243,357 |
|
|
|
7,621,843 |
|
|
$ |
(160,250 |
) |
|
$ |
76,387 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
76,387 |
|
|
$ |
19,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See unaudited condensed notes to consolidated financial statements
F-5
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
NOTE 1DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (Navios Partners), was formed on August 7, 2007 under the
laws of Marshall Islands by Navios Maritime Holdings Inc (Navios Holdings). Navios GP L.L.C.
(the General Partner), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings, was also formed on that date
to act as the general partner of Navios Partners and receive a 2% general partner interest.
In connection with the initial public offering (IPO) of Navios Partners on November 16, 2007
Navios Partners acquired interests in five wholly-owned subsidiaries of Navios Holdings , each of
which owned a Panamax drybulk carrier (the Initial Vessels), as well as interests in three
wholly-owned subsidiaries of Navios Holdings that operated and had options to purchase, three
additional vessels in exchange for (a) all of the net proceeds from the sale of 10,000,000 common
units in the IPO and the sale of 500,000 common units in a concurrent private offering to a
corporation owned by Navios Partners Chairman and CEO for a total estimated amount of $193.3
million (see note 3), plus (b) $160.0 million of the $165.0 million drawn under Navios Partners
revolving credit facility entered into in connection with the IPO (see note 8), (c) 7,621,843
subordinated units issued to Navios Holdings and (d) the issuance to the General Partner of the 2%
general partner interest and all incentive distribution rights in Navios Partners. Upon the
closing of the IPO, Navios Holdings owned a 43.2% interest in Navios Partners, including the 2%
general partner interest.
On July 1, 2008 Navios Partners issued 3,131,415 common units to Navios Holdings for the
acquisition of Navios Aurora I, and 63,906 general partnership units to the General Partner who
elected to maintain its 2% general partner interest in Navios Partners.. Navios Holdings owns a
51.6% interest in Navios Partners, including the 2% general partner interest.
On or prior to the closing of the IPO, Navios Partners entered into the following agreements:
(a) a share purchase agreement pursuant to which Navios Partners acquired the capital stock of a
subsidiary that will own the Capesize vessel Navios TBN I and related time charter, upon delivery
of the vessel which is expected to occur in June 2009; (b) a share purchase agreement pursuant to
which Navios Partners has the option, exercisable at any time between January 1, 2009 and April 1,
2009, to acquire the capital stock of the subsidiary that will own the Capesize vessel Navios TBN
II and related time charter scheduled for delivery in October 2009; (c) a management agreement with
Navios ShipManagement Inc. (the Manager) pursuant to which the Manager provides Navios Partners
commercial and technical management services; (d) an administrative services agreement with the
Manager pursuant to which the Manager provides Navios Partners administrative services; and (e) an
omnibus agreement with Navios Holdings, governing, among other things, when Navios Partners and
Navios Holdings may compete against each other as well as rights of first offer on certain drybulk
carriers.
Navios Partners is engaged in the seaborne transportation services of a wide range of drybulk
commodities including iron ore, coal, grain and fertilizer, chartering its vessels under medium to
long term charters. The operations of Navios Partners are managed by the Manager from its head
offices in Piraeus, Greece.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP).
The financial statements for the periods prior to the IPO on November 16, 2007, reflect the
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the five vessel-owning
subsidiaries of Navios Holdings (collectively, the Company) that owned the Initial Vessels prior
to the IPO. These consolidated financial statements have been presented using the historical
carrying costs of such vessel-owning subsidiaries for all periods presented prior to the IPO, as
each vessel-owning subsidiary was under the common control of Navios Holdings. The financial
statements for periods after the IPO are referred to as those of Navios Partners.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the following entities and chartered-in
vessels:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Country of |
|
Statement of income |
Company name |
|
Vessel name |
|
incorporation |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Libra Shipping
Enterprises Inc
|
|
Navios Libra II
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
1/1 9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Alegria Shipping
|
|
Navios Alegria
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
1/1 9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
F-6
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Country of |
|
Statement of income |
Company name |
|
Vessel name |
|
incorporation |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Corporation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Felicity Shipping Corporation |
|
Navios Felicity
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
1/1 9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Gemini Shipping Corporation |
|
Navios Gemini S
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
1/1 9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Galaxy Shipping Corporation |
|
Navios Galaxy I
|
|
Marshall Is
|
|
1/1 9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Prosperity Shipping Corporation (*) |
|
Navios Prosperity
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
6/19-9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Fantastiks Shipping Corporation (**) |
|
Navios Fantastiks
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Aurora Shipping Enterprises Ltd. |
|
Navios Aurora I
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
|
|
7/1 9/30 |
Chartered-in vessel
|
|
Fantastiks
|
|
|
|
2/2 9/30
|
|
|
Aldebaran Shipping Corporation (*) |
|
Navios Aldebaran
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
|
|
3/17 9/30 |
Navios Maritime
Partners L.P
|
|
N/A
|
|
Marshall Is
|
|
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
Navios Maritime Operating LLC |
|
N/A
|
|
Marshall Is
|
|
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
|
|
|
(*) |
|
Not a vessel-owning subsidiary and only holds rights to charter-in contract |
|
(**) |
|
Fantastiks Shipping Corporation took ownership of the vessel Fantastiks, which was renamed to
Navios Fantastiks on May
2nd, 2008. |
In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of
Navios Partners are unaudited, but, contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly, in all
material respects its consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2008 and the consolidated
results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2008. The footnotes are
condensed as permitted by the requirements for interim financial statements and accordingly, do not
include information and disclosures required under US GAAP for complete financial statements. All
such adjustments are deemed to be of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements
and related notes included in Navios Partners Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2007.
NOTE 3INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
On November 16, 2007, Navios Partners completed its initial public offering of 10,000,000
common units at a price of $20.00 per unit. In addition, simultaneously with the offering, Navios
Partners sold 500,000 common units at a price of $20.00 per unit to a corporation owned by Navios
Partners Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The proceeds received by Navios Partners from the
IPO and the concurrent private offering and the use of those proceeds are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate Proceeds received: |
|
|
|
|
Sale of 10,500,000 units at $20.00 per unit |
|
$ |
210,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Use of proceeds from sale of common units: |
|
|
|
|
Underwriting discount and fees to underwriters |
|
|
($13,500 |
) |
Acquisition expenses |
|
|
($3,816 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net IPO Proceeds |
|
$ |
192,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value of net assets contributed by Navios |
|
$ |
185,789 |
|
Holdings
Less cash contributed to Navios Holdings |
|
|
(353,300 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Contribution to Navios Holdings (deemed dividend) |
|
|
($167,511 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total owners net investment and partners capital |
|
$ |
25,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-7
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
In connection with the IPO, Navios Partners acquired all of outstanding shares of capital
stock of the subsidiaries of Navios Holdings that owned or had rights to eight vessels which was
accounted for as a transaction under common control. As a result, the difference between the
aggregate cash consideration paid for the subsidiaries that owned or had the rights to eight
vessels of $353,300 and their carrying values of $185,789 was considered as a deemed distribution
of $167,511 to Navios Holdings. This deemed dividend payable of $167,511 resulted in reduction of
total partners capital to reflect the deemed impact of the deemed distribution, but not the
proceeds of the IPO.
The deemed distribution calculation has taken into account the Companys forgiveness of
balances due from related parties (which was treated as a capital distribution to Navios Holdings),
which occurred immediately prior to consummation of the IPO (See note 11).
NOTE 4 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
Cash on hand and at banks |
|
$ |
10,095 |
|
|
$ |
10,750 |
|
Short term deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
10,095 |
|
|
$ |
25,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short term deposits relate to time deposit accounts held in bank for general financing purposes.
As of September 30, 2008 Navios Partners had a time deposit of $14,500 with a monthly duration.
NOTE 5 VESSELS AND OTHER FIXED ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net Book |
|
Vessels |
|
Cost |
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
151,432 |
|
|
|
($7,598 |
) |
|
$ |
143,834 |
|
Additions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
($7,858 |
) |
|
|
($7,858 |
) |
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
151,432 |
|
|
|
($15,456 |
) |
|
$ |
135,976 |
|
Additions |
|
|
167,464 |
|
|
|
($8,323 |
) |
|
$ |
159,141 |
|
|
|
|
Balance September 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
318,896 |
|
|
|
($23,779 |
) |
|
$ |
295,117 |
|
|
|
|
On May 2, 2008, Fantastiks Shipping Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Partners
(see note 2), purchased the vessel Fantastiks for an amount of $34,155 of cash consideration (from
which $34,001 was included in vessel cost) pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between
Fantastiks Shipping Corporation and Kleimar N.V. (Kleimar), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios
Holdings. The remaining carrying amounts of the favorable lease and the favorable purchase option
of the vessel amounting to $53,022 were transferred to vessel cost and will be depreciated over the
remaining useful life of the vessel (see note 6). Capitalized expenses related to vessel
acquisition amounted to $459 and were also included in vessel cost. The vessel was renamed to
Navios Fantastiks upon acquisition. In addition, pursuant to the above mentioned Memorandum of
Agreement all of the risk of non-performance related to the vessel was assigned to Navios Partners.
Therefore, Kleimar paid to Fantastiks Shipping Corporation the net of the charter hire it received
less any charter hire it paid, until the vessel was delivered. Hire revenue and expense, net of
address commissions is included in the statement of income, under time charter and voyage revenue
and in time charter and voyage expenses (see note 11).
On July 1, 2008 Navios Partners acquired from Navios Holdings, the vessel Navios Aurora I for
a purchase price of $79,936, consisting of $35,000 cash and the issuance of 3,131,415 common units
to Navios Holdings. The number of the common units issued was calculated based on a price of
$14.3705 per common unit, which was the volume weighted average trading price of the common units
for the 10 business days immediately prior to the acquisition. The per unit price at the day of the
delivery was $14.35. Capitalized expenses related to vessel acquisition amounted to $46 and were
also included in vessel cost.
F-8
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
NOTE 6 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Book Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Transfer to |
|
December 31, |
|
|
Cost |
|
Amortization |
|
vessel cost |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
Unfavorable lease terms |
|
|
($8,486 |
) |
|
$ |
1,830 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
($6,656 |
) |
Favorable lease terms |
|
|
52,874 |
|
|
|
(4,767 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,107 |
|
Favorable vessel purchase option |
|
|
6,677 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,677 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
51,065 |
|
|
$ |
(2,937 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
48,128 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Book Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Transfer to |
|
September 30, |
|
|
Cost |
|
Amortization |
|
vessel cost |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Unfavorable lease terms (*) |
|
|
($8,486 |
) |
|
$ |
3,328 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
($5,158 |
) |
Favorable lease terms |
|
|
52,874 |
|
|
|
($6,529 |
) |
|
|
(46,345 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Favorable vessel purchase option |
|
|
6,677 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,677 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
51,065 |
|
|
$ |
(3,201 |
) |
|
$ |
(53,022 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,158 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(*) |
|
Weighted average amortization period is 4.24 years. |
Amortization expense of unfavorable and favorable lease terms for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2008 is presented in the following table:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Period Ended |
|
Nine Month Period Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
Unfavorable lease terms |
|
$ |
499 |
|
|
$ |
499 |
|
|
$ |
1,331 |
|
|
$ |
1,498 |
|
Favorable lease terms |
|
|
(1,300 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,467 |
) |
|
|
(1,763 |
) |
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
(801 |
) |
|
$ |
499 |
|
|
$ |
(2,136 |
) |
|
$ |
(265 |
) |
|
|
|
NOTE 7 BORROWINGS
Borrowings as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
Credit facility |
|
$ |
165,000 |
|
|
$ |
235,000 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long term borrowings |
|
$ |
165,000 |
|
|
$ |
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In April 2008, Navios Partners borrowed an additional $35,000 under its existing credit
facility to finance the acquisition of the vessel Fantastiks renamed to Navios Fantastiks.
On June 25, 2008 this credit facility was amended, in part, to increase the available
borrowings by $35,000, to increase the total to $295,000. The amount of $35,000 was drawn on July
1, 2008 in order to finance the acquisition of the vessel Navios Aurora, renamed to Navios Aurora
I, from Navios Holdings (see note 5).
At September 30, 2008, Navios Partners was in compliance with the financial covenants of its
revolving loan facility.
The repayment of the loan facility starts no earlier than February 2012 and is subject to changes
in repayment amounts and dates depending on various factors such as the future borrowings under the
agreement.
F-9
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
The maturity table below reflects the principal payments due under the credit facility based
on Navios Partners $235,000 outstanding balance as of September 30, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
Year |
|
Amount |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
|
|
2009 |
|
$ |
|
|
2010 |
|
$ |
|
|
2011 |
|
$ |
|
|
2012 |
|
$ |
35,832 |
|
2013 and thereafter |
|
$ |
199,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 8 SEGMENT INFORMATION
Navios Partners reports financial information and evaluates its operations by charter
revenues. Navios Partners does not use discrete financial information to evaluate operating results
for each type of charter. As a result, management reviews operating results solely by revenue per
day and operating results of the fleet and thus Navios Partners has determined that it operates
under one reportable segment.
The following table sets out operating revenue by geographic region for Navios Partners
reportable segment. Revenue is allocated on the basis of the geographic region in which the
customer is located. Drybulk vessels operate worldwide. Revenues from specific geographic region
which contribute over 10% of total revenue are disclosed separately.
Revenue by Geographic Region
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Period Ended |
|
|
Nine Month Period Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
Europe |
|
$ |
5,694 |
|
|
$ |
5,936 |
|
|
$ |
16,609 |
|
|
$ |
17,996 |
|
Asia |
|
|
8,422 |
|
|
|
13,262 |
|
|
|
19,664 |
|
|
|
30,820 |
|
Australia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
14,116 |
|
|
$ |
21,272 |
|
|
$ |
36,273 |
|
|
$ |
53,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels operate on a worldwide basis and are not restricted to specific locations.
Accordingly, it is not possible to allocate the assets of these operations to specific countries.
NOTE 9 INCOME TAXES
Marshall Islands and Panama do not impose a tax on international shipping income. Under the
laws of Marshall Islands and Panama, the countries of the vessel-owning subsidiaries incorporation
and vessels registration, the vessel-owning subsidiaries are subject to registration and tonnage
taxes which have been included in vessel operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations.
Pursuant to Section 883 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, U.S. source income
from the international operation of ships is generally exempt from U.S. income tax if the company
operating the ships meets certain incorporation and ownership requirements. Among other things, in
order to qualify for this exemption, the company operating the ships must be incorporated in a
country which grants an equivalent exemption from income taxes to U.S. corporations. All the
vessel-owning subsidiaries satisfy these initial criteria. In addition; these companies must meet
an ownership test. The management of the Company believes that this ownership test was satisfied
prior to the IPO by virtue of a special rule applicable to situations where the ship operating
companies are beneficially owned by a publicly traded company. Although not free from doubt,
Management also believes that the ownership test will be satisfied based on the trading volume and
ownership of Navios Partners units, but no assurance can be given that this will remain so in the
future.
F-10
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
NOTE 10 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Navios Partners is involved in various disputes and arbitration proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. Provisions have been recognized in the financial statements for all
such proceedings where Navios Partners believes that a liability may be probable, and for which the
amounts are reasonably estimable, based upon facts known at the date the financial statements were
prepared.
In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters is immaterial and will
not adversely affect Navios Partners financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
In March 2008, Navios Partners took delivery of the Navios Aldebaran, a newbuilding Panamax
vessel of 76,500 dwt. The vessel came into the fleet under a long-term charter-in agreement with a
purchase option exercisable in 2013. Navios Partners has chartered-out the vessel for a period of
five years at a net daily charter-out rate of approximately US$ 28.
In May 2008, the chartered-in vessel Fantastiks was acquired by Fantastiks Shipping
Corporation and was renamed to Navios Fantastiks (see note 5).
The future minimum commitments of Navios Partners under its charter-in contracts, net of
commissions, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
2,486 |
|
2009 |
|
|
9,864 |
|
2010 |
|
|
9,864 |
|
2011 |
|
|
9,864 |
|
2012 |
|
|
9,891 |
|
2013 and thereafter |
|
|
17,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
59,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 11 TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES AND AFFILIATES
Management fees: Pursuant to the management agreement dated November 16, 2007, the Manager, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings, provides commercial and technical management services
to Navios Partners vessels for a daily fee of $4 per owned Panamax vessel and $5 per owned
Capesize vessel. This daily fee covers all of the vessels operating expenses, including the cost
of drydock and special surveys. The daily rates are fixed for a period of two years until November
16, 2009 whereas the initial term of the agreement is until November 16, 2012. Total management
fees for the three and the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $2,668 and
$6,607, respectively ($0 and $0 for the three and the nine month period ended September 30, 2007,
respectively).
General & administrative expenses: Pursuant to the administrative services agreement dated
November 16, 2007, the Manager also provides administrative services to Navios Partners which
include: bookkeeping, audit and accounting services, legal and insurance services, administrative
and clerical services, banking and financial services, advisory services, client and investor
relations and other. The Manager is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the provision of these services.
Prior to the IPO, the Manager, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings provided the Companys
vessels with a wide range of services such as chartering, technical support and maintenance,
insurance, consulting, financial and accounting services for a per vessel fixed monthly fee (2007:
$15). Such fee was adjusted at the end of the year, where the Managers remaining profit or loss
was reallocated to the managed vessels, based on the managed days per vessel. The Manager was
responsible for managing all cash transactions of the Company, as the Company did not maintain any
cash accounts. The Manager paid any costs relating to the operation of the Companys vessels.
Furthermore, all revenues from the vessels operations were directly deposited to the Managers bank
accounts and used to fund the Companys expenses.
Total
general and administrative expenses charged by Navios Holdings for the three and the nine month period ended September 30,
2008 amounted to $279 and $799 respectively ($366 and $888 for the three and the nine month period
ended September 30, 2007).
Balance due to related parties: Included in the current liabilities as at September 30, 2008 is an
amount of $2,821 which represents the current account payable to Navios Holdings and its
subsidiaries. The balance mainly consists of the management fees,
administrative service expenses and
other expenses owed to affiliated companies. Total management fees
and administrative service expenses
charged to Navios Partners for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $2,668
and $279 while for the nine month period ended September 30,
2008 same fees and expenses amounted to $6,607 and
$799 respectively.
F-11
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
Vessel Acquisition: On July 1, 2008 Navios Partners acquired from Navios Holdings, the vessel
Navios Aurora I for a purchase price of $79,936, consisting of $35,000 cash and the issuance of
3,131,415 common units to Navios Holdings. The per unit price at the day of the delivery was $14.35
(see note 5).
NOTE 12 CASH DISTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS PER UNIT
The partnership agreement of Navios Partners requires that all available cash is distributed
quarterly, after deducting expenses, including estimated maintenance and replacement capital
expenditures and reserves. Distributions may be restricted by, among other things, the provisions
of existing and future indebtedness, applicable partnership and limited liability company laws and
other laws and regulations. The amount of the minimum quarterly distribution is $0.35 per unit or
$1.40 unit per year and are made in the following manner, during the subordination period:
|
|
|
First, 98% to the holders of common units and 2% to the General Partner until each
common unit has received a minimum quarterly distribution of $0.35 plus any arrearages from
previous quarters; |
|
|
|
|
Second, 98% to the holders of subordinated units and 2% to the General Partner until
each subordinated unit has received a minimum quarterly distribution of $0.35; and |
|
|
|
|
Third, 98% to all unitholders, pro rata, and 2% to General Partner, until each unit has
received an aggregate amount of $0.4025 |
Thereafter there is incentive distribution rights held by the General Partner, which are analyzed
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marginal Percentage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest in Distributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common and |
|
|
|
|
Total Quarterly Distribution |
|
Subordinated |
|
General |
|
|
Target Amount |
|
Unitholders |
|
Partner |
| |
|
| | |
Minimum Quarterly Distribution |
|
$0.35 |
|
|
|
|
98 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
First Target Distribution |
|
up to $0.4025 |
|
|
98 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
Second Target Distribution |
|
above $0.4025 up to $0.4375 |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
|
15 |
% |
Third Target Distribution |
|
above $0.4375 up to $0.525 |
|
|
75 |
% |
|
|
25 |
% |
Thereafter |
|
above $0.525 |
|
|
50 |
% |
|
|
50 |
% |
On July 28, 2008, the Board of Directors of Navios Partners authorized its quarterly cash
distribution for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 of $0.35 per unit. The distribution was
paid on August 14, 2008 to all holders of record of common, subordinated and general partner units
on August 8, 2008 (excluding 3,131,415 common units issued to Navios Holdings in connection with
the sale of the vessel Navios Aurora I). The aggregate amount of the declared distribution was
$6,494.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 the aggregate amount of cash
distribution paid was $16,203.
Basic net income per unit is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of units outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per unit is calculated in the
same manner as net income per unit, except that the weighted average number of outstanding units is
increased to include the dilutive effect of outstanding unit options or phantom units. There were
no options or phantom units outstanding during the three month period and the nine month period
ended September 30, 2008.
The general partners interest in net income is calculated as if all net income for the year
was distributed according to the terms of Navios Partners partnership agreement, regardless of
whether those earnings would or could be distributed. Navios Partners agreement does not provide
for the distribution of net income; rather, it provides for the distribution of available cash,
which is a contractually defined term that generally means all cash on hand at the end of each
quarter less the amount of cash reserves established by Navios Partners board of directors to
provide for the proper conduct of Navios Partners business including reserves for maintenance and
replacement capital expenditure and anticipated credit needs.
The calculations of the basic and diluted earnings per unit are presented below. For purposes
of the earnings per unit (EPU) calculations, the subordinated units and general partner units are
assumed to be outstanding for periods presented prior to IPO.
F-12
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Period Ended |
|
Nine Month Period Ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Net income |
|
|
5,866 |
|
|
|
8,948 |
|
|
|
15,475 |
|
|
|
19,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common unit holders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,343 |
|
Subordinated unit holders |
|
|
5,749 |
|
|
|
3,134 |
|
|
|
15,166 |
|
|
|
6,178 |
|
General partner unit holders |
|
|
117 |
|
|
|
208 |
|
|
|
309 |
|
|
|
428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units
outstanding (basic and diluted) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common unit holders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,631,415 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,631,415 |
|
Subordinated unit holders |
|
|
7,621,843 |
|
|
|
7,621,843 |
|
|
|
7,621,843 |
|
|
|
7,621,843 |
|
General partner unit holders |
|
|
369,834 |
|
|
|
433,740 |
|
|
|
369,834 |
|
|
|
433,740 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per unit (basic and
diluted): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common unit holders |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1.16 |
|
Subordinated unit holders |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
|
$ |
1.99 |
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
General partner unit holders |
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
|
$ |
0.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
NOTE 13 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 2008, the FASB issued the FASB Staff Position (FSP No. 157-2) which delays the
effective date of SFAS 157, for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items
that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at
least annually). For purposes of applying this FSP, nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities would include all assets and liabilities other that those meeting the definition of a
financial asset or financial liability as defined in paragraph 6 of FASB Statement No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities This FSP defers the effective
date of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and the interim periods within
those fiscal years for items within the scope of this FSP. The application of SFAS 157 in future
periods to those items covered by FSP 157-2 is not expected to have a material effect on the
consolidated financial statements of Navios Partners.
In October 2008, the FASB issued the FASB Staff Position (FSP No. 157-3) which clarifies the
application of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements in a market that is not active and
provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial
asset when the market for that asset is not active. This FSP applies to financial assets within the
scope of accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements in accordance
with Statement 157. The FSP shall be effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which
financial statements have not been issued. Revisions resulting from a change in the valuation
technique or its application shall be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate (FASB
Statement No. 154 Accounting changes and Error Corrections, paragraph 19). The disclosure
provisions of Statement No. 154 for a change in accounting estimate are not required for revisions
resulting from a change in valuation technique or its application. The application of FSP 157-3
does not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of Navios Partners.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations
(SFAS 141R), which replaces FASB Statement No. 141. SFAS 141R establishes principles and
requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed any non controlling interest in the acquiree
and the goodwill acquired. The Statement also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable
users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R is
effective as of the beginning of an entitys fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008.
Navios Partners does not expect any potential impact at the date of the adoption of SFAS 141R on
its consolidated financial statements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statementamendments of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 states that accounting and
reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified
as a component of equity. The Statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide
sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 applies to all entities that prepare
consolidated financial statements, except not-for-
F-13
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit amounts)
profit organizations, but will affect only those
entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that
deconsolidate a subsidiary. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first
fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. Navios Partners does not expect any potential impact
at the date of the adoption of SFAS 160 on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued its final consensus on Issue 07-4 Application of the
Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share, to Master Limited Partnerships.
This issue may impact a publicly traded master limited partnership (MLP) that distributes
available cash to the limited partners (LPs), the general partner (GP), and the holders of
incentive distribution rights (IDRs). This issue addresses earnings-per-unit (EPU) computations for
all MLPs with IDR interests. MLPs will need to determine the amount of available cash at the end
of a reporting period when calculating the periods EPU. This guidance in Issue 07-4 would be
effective for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2008, and would be accounted for as a
change in accounting principle through retrospective application. Early application would not be
permitted. Navios Partners is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption
of Issue 07-4 under FASB Statement No. 128 on its consolidated financial statements.
In April 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP 142-3 Determination of the useful life of
intangible assets. This FASB Staff Position (FSP) amends the factors that should be considered in
developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized
intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent
of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset
under Statement 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the
asset under FASB Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and other U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This FSP will be effective for the Company for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years.
Early adoption is prohibited. Navios Partners is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any,
of the adoption of FSP 142-3 on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Statement No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The new standard is intended to improve
financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting
principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. Statement 162 is
effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. Navios Partners is currently evaluating the potential impact, if
any, of the adoption of SFAS 162 on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 14 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 21, 2008, the Board of Directors of Navios Partners authorized its quarterly cash
distribution for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 of $0.385 per unit. The
distribution is payable on November 7, 2008 to all holders of record of common, subordinated and
general partner units on October 31, 2008. The aggregate amount of the declared distribution is
$8,349.
F-14
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.
|
|
|
|
|
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P. |
|
|
|
|
|
By: /s/ Angeliki Frangou |
|
|
|
|
|
Angeliki Frangou |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
Date: October 22, 2008 |
F-15