6-K/A
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATED:
October 22, 2008
Commission File No. 001-33811
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
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FORM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This
Amendment No. 1 on Form 6-K/A is being filed with respect
to the financial condition and results of operations for the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2008,
amending and restating the previously filed Form 6-K dated
October 22, 2008 and filed on October 23, 2008 and is being
filed with respect to providing more elaborative disclosures
concerning such results.
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, 2007 and 2008 of Navios Maritime Partners
L.P. (Navios Partners). 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 and 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
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. Navios Partner
completed its IPO on November 16, 2007.
Prior to the closing of the IPO, Navios Holdings contributed to Navios Partners all of the
outstanding shares of the capital stock of one vessel-owning subsidiary in exchange for 4,195,000
subordinated units.
In connection with the IPO, Navios Partners 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.
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 provided Navios
Partners with financing availability of up to $260.0 million, of which $165.0 million was drawn on
November 16, 2007. Of the total drawn down 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 remaining $5.0 million 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 I, thereby increasing the
total facility to $295.0 million.
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 vessels Navios
Aurora I on July 1, 2008. Navios Partners may borrow an additional $60.0 million to partially
finance the purchase of the capital stock of the Navios Holdings subsidiary
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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.
In January 2009 Navios Partners agreed to amend the terms of its existing credit facility. The
amendment will be effective until January 15, 2010 and will provide for (a) repayment of $40.0
million in February 2009, (b) cash reserves into a pledged account with the agent bank as follows:
$2.5 million on January 31, 2009; $5.0 million on March 31, 2009; $7.5 million on June 30, 2009,
$10.0 million on September 30, 2009; $12.5 million on December 31, 2009 and (c) margin at 2.25% .
Further, the covenants will be amended (a) by reducing the minimum net worth to $100.0 million, (b) by
reducing the VMC (Value Maintenance Covenant) to be below 100% using charter free values and (c)
the minimum leverage covenant to be calculated using charter inclusive adjusted values until
December 31, 2009, while a new VMC is introduced based on charter attached valuations that should
be at 143%. The new revised covenants will be applied for 2008 year-end compliance purposes.
However, if we were required to use the original loan covenants on December 31, 2008 to test
compliance, we may not have been in compliance with certain covenants using charter free
valuations.
In January 2009 Navios Partners and its counterparty to the Navios Aurora I charter party mutually
agreed for a lump sum amount of approximately $30.5 million to be received in the first quarter of 2009.
Under a new charter agreement, the balance of the aggregate value of the original contract will be
allocated to the period until its original expiration.
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 16 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.
The following table provides summary information about our fleet:
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Charter Out Rate |
Owned Vessels |
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per day (2) |
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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 (3) |
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Panamax |
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2005 |
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75,397 |
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September 2013 |
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April 2009 |
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3,000 |
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April 2010 |
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11,000 |
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September 2013 |
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17,000 |
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Owned Vessels to be delivered
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Navios TBN I (4) |
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Expected delivery 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 Vessels
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Navios Prosperity (5) |
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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 (6) |
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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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In January 2009 Navios Partners and its counterparty to the Navios Aurora I charter party mutually
agreed for a lump sum amount of approximately $30.5 million to be received in the first quarter of 2009.
Under a new charter agreement, the balance of the aggregate value of the original contract will be
allocated to the period until its original expiration. |
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We have agreed to purchase 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 at such time. |
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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 Japanese Yen ($42.1 million based upon
the exchange rate at December 31,
2008), declining pro rata by 145 million Japanese Yen ($1.60 million based upon the exchange rate at
December 31,
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 Japanese Yen ($40.0 million
based upon the exchange rate at December 31,
2008) declining pro rata by 150 million Japanese Yen ($1.65
million based upon the exchange rate at December 31,
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.
Our Charters
We generate revenues by charging our customers for the use of our vessels to transport their
drybulk commodities. All of the vessels in our fleet are chartered out under time charters, which
range in length from three to five years. We may in the future operate vessels in the spot market
until the vessels have been chartered under appropriate long-term charters.
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.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, Cargill International S.A., Sanko Steamship Co., Mitsui
O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Augustea Imprese Maritime and Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha accounted for
approximately 30.2%, 22.0%, 17.7%, 13.9% and 9.4% respectively, of total revenues. We believe that
the combination of the long-term nature of our charters (which provide for the receipt of a fixed
fee for the life of the charter) and our management agreement with Navios ShipManagement (which
provides for a fixed management fee through November 16, 2009)
will provide us with a strong base of stable cash flows.
Our revenues are driven by the number of vessels in the fleet, the number of days during which
the vessels operate and our charter hire rates, which, in turn, are affected by a number of
factors, including:
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the duration of the charters; |
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the level of spot and long-term market rates at the time of charter; |
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decisions relating to vessel acquisitions and disposals; |
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the amount of time spent positioning vessels; |
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the amount of time that vessels spend undergoing repairs and upgrades in drydock; |
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the age, condition and specifications of the vessels; and |
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the aggregate level of supply and demand in the drybulk shipping industry. |
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Time charters are available for varying periods, ranging from a single trip (spot charter) to
long-term which may be many years. In general, a long-term time charter assures the vessel owner of
a consistent stream of revenue. Operating the vessel in the spot market affords the owner greater
spot market opportunity, which may result in high rates when vessels are in high demand or low
rates when vessel availability exceeds demand. We intend to operate our vessels in the long-term
charter market. Vessel charter rates are dependent upon continued demand for imported commodities,
economic growth in the emerging markets, including the Asia Pacific region, India, Brazil and
Russia and the rest of the world, seasonal and regional changes in demand and changes to the
capacity of the world fleet. The capacity of the world fleet seems likely to increase, and there
can be no assurance that economic growth will continue. Adverse economic, political, social or
other developments could decrease demand and growth in the shipping industry and thereby reduce
revenue significantly. A decline in demand for commodities transported in drybulk carriers or an
increase in supply of drybulk vessels could cause a significant decline in charter rates, which
could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Upon delivery of Navios TBN I in June 2009, Navios Partners will charter nine vessels to seven
different customers. Navios Partners could lose a customer or the benefits of a charter if:
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the customer fails to make charter payments because of its financial inability,
disagreements with Navios Partners or otherwise; |
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the customer exercises certain rights to terminate the charter the vessel; |
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the customer terminates the charter because Navios Partners fails to deliver the vessel
within a fixed period of time, the vessel is lost or damaged beyond repair, there are
serious deficiencies in the vessel or prolonged periods of off-hire, or Navios Partners
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a prolonged force majeure event affecting the customer, including damage to or
destruction of relevant production facilities, war or political unrest prevents Navios
Partners from performing services for that customer. |
If we lose a charter, we may be unable to re-deploy the related vessel on terms as favorable
to us due to the long-term nature of most charters and the cyclical nature of the industry or we
may be forced to charter the vessel on the spot market at then market rates which may be less
favorable that the charter that has been terminated. If we are unable to re-deploy a vessel for
which the charter has been terminated, we will not receive any revenues from that vessel, but we
may be required to pay expenses necessary to maintain the vessel in proper operating condition. In
addition, if a customer exercises any right to purchase a vessel to the extent we have granted any
such rights, we would not receive any further revenue from the vessel and may be unable to obtain a
substitute vessel and charter. This may cause us to receive decreased revenue and cash flows from
having fewer vessels operating in our fleet. Any replacement newbuilding would not generate
revenues during its construction, and we may be unable to charter any replacement vessel on terms
as favorable to us as those of the terminated charter. Any compensation under our charters for a
purchase of the vessels may not adequately compensate us for the loss of the vessel and related
time charter. The permanent loss of a customer, time charter or vessel, or a decline in payments
under our charters, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and
financial condition and our ability to make cash distributions in the event we are unable to
replace such customer, time charter or vessel.
Under some of our time charters, either party may terminate the charter contract in the event
of war in specified countries or in locations that would significantly disrupt the free trade of
the vessel. Some of the time charters covering our vessels require us to return to the charterer,
upon the loss of the vessel, all advances paid by the charterer but not earned by us.
Vessel Operations
Under our charters, our vessel manager is generally responsible for commercial, technical,
health and safety and other management services related to the vessels operation, and the
charterer is responsible for bunkering and substantially all of the vessel voyage costs, including
canal tolls and port charges.
Under the management agreement we entered into with Navios ShipManagement, Navios
ShipManagement bears our entire vessel operating expenses in exchange for the payment of fees as
described below. Under this agreement, Navios ShipManagement is responsible for commercial,
technical, health and safety and other management services related to the vessels operation,
including chartering, technical support and maintenance, insurance and costs associated with
special surveys and related drydockings. The initial term of the
management agreement is until November 2012, and we pay Navios ShipManagement a fixed daily fee of $4,000 per owned
Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize vessel until November 16, 2009. This fixed daily fee covers all of our vessel operating
expenses, other than certain extraordinary costs. Extraordinary costs and expenses include fees and
costs resulting from:
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time spent on insurance and salvage claims; |
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time spent vetting and pre-vetting the vessels by any charterers in excess of 10 days
per vessel per year; |
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the deductible of any insurance claims relating to the vessels or for any claims that
are within such deductible range; |
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the significant increase in insurance premiums which are due to factors such as acts
of God outside the control of Navios ShipManagement; |
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repairs, refurbishment or modifications, including those not covered by the guarantee
of the shipbuilder or by the insurance covering the vessels, resulting from maritime
accidents, collisions, other accidental damage or unforeseen events (except to the extent
that such accidents, collisions, damage or events are due to the fraud, gross negligence or
willful misconduct of Navios ShipManagement, its employees or its agents, unless and to the
extent otherwise covered by insurance); |
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expenses imposed due to any improvement, upgrade or modification to, structural changes
with respect to the installation of new equipment aboard any vessel that results from a
change in, an introduction of new, or a change in the interpretation of, applicable laws,
at the recommendation of the classification society for that vessel or otherwise; |
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costs associated with increases in crew employment expenses resulting from an
introduction of new, or a change in the interpretation of, applicable laws or resulting
from the early termination of the charter of any vessel; |
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any taxes, dues or fines imposed on the vessels or Navios ShipManagement due to the
operation of the vessels; |
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expenses incurred in connection with the sale or acquisition of a vessel such as
inspections and technical assistance; and |
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any similar costs, liabilities and expenses that were not reasonably contemplated by us
and Navios ShipManagement as being encompassed by or a component of the fixed daily fees at
the time the fixed daily fees were determined. |
Payment of any extraordinary fees or expenses to Navios ShipManagement could significantly
increase our vessel operating expenses and impact our results of operations.
During the remaining three years of the term of the management agreement, we expect that we
will reimburse Navios ShipManagement for all of the actual operating costs and expenses it incurs
in connection with the management of our fleet.
Administrative Services
Under the administrative services agreement we entered into with Navios ShipManagement, we
reimburse Navios ShipManagement for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
provision of the services under this agreement within 15 days after Navios ShipManagement submits
to us an invoice for such costs and expenses, together with any supporting detail that may be
reasonably required. Under this agreement which has an initial term
until November 2012, Navios ShipManagement provides significant administrative, financial and other
support services to us.
Trends and Factors Affecting Our Future Results of Operations
We believe the principal factors that will affect our future results of operations are the
economic, regulatory, political and governmental conditions that affect the shipping industry
generally and that affect conditions in countries and markets in which our vessels engage in
business. Other key factors that will be fundamental to our business, future financial condition
and results of operations include:
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the continuing strong demand for seaborne transportation services; |
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the successful implementation of our fleet expansion strategy, including taking
delivery of Navios TBN I and Navios TBN II on or about their scheduled delivery dates and
the terms of the financing thereof; |
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the ability of Navios Holdings commercial and chartering operations to successfully
employ our vessels at economically attractive rates, particularly as our fleet expands and
our charters expire; |
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the effective and efficient technical management of our vessels; |
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Navios Holdings ability to satisfy technical, health, safety and compliance standards
of major commodity traders; and |
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the strength of and growth in the number of our customer relationships, especially with
major commodity traders. |
In addition to the factors discussed above, we believe certain specific factors will impact
our combined and consolidated results of operations. These factors include:
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the charter hire earned by our vessels under our charters; |
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our access to capital required to acquire additional vessels and/or to implement our
business strategy; |
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our ability to sell vessels at prices we deem satisfactory; |
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our level of debt and the related interest expense and amortization of principal; and |
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the level of any distribution on our common units. |
Results of Operations
Overview
Navios Partners historical results of operations and cash flows prior to the IPO on November
16, 2007 are not indicative of results of operations and cash flows from periods subsequent to the
IPO, principally for the following reasons:
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Different Fleet Size. Historical results of operations for 2007 reflect the results of
operations of seven vessels. Following the delivery of Navios Aldebaran on March 17th, 2008
and Navios TBN I, which is scheduled to be delivered in June 2009, the size of our fleet
will increase to nine vessels. We also have an option to purchase Navios TBN II in October
2009. |
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Different Structure of Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. Navios
Partners historical operating expenses represented actual costs incurred by the
vessel-owning subsidiaries and Navios ShipManagement in the operation of the vessels.
Pursuant to the management agreement that Navios Partners entered into with Navios
ShipManagement upon the closing of the IPO, the daily operating expense rate is $4,000 per
owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize vessel and is
fixed through November 16, 2009. During the remaining three years of the term of
the management agreement, Navios Partners expects that the Company will reimburse Navios
ShipManagement for all of the actual operating costs and expenses it incurs in connection
with the management of our fleet. Under the administrative services agreement that we
entered into with Navios ShipManagement upon the closing of the IPO, Navios ShipManagement
provides significant administrative, financial and other support services to us. Navios
Partners reimburses Navios ShipManagement for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the provision of the services under this agreement, including certain
general and administrative expenses that we incur as a publicly traded limited partnership
that we did not previously incur prior to the IPO. |
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Different Financing Arrangements. Navios Partners historical financing and derivative
arrangements prior to the IPO are not representative of the
arrangements Navios Partners
entered into to finance the acquisition of its initial fleet from Navios Holdings in
connection with the closing of the IPO. For example, Navios Partners entered into a new
credit facility in connection with the IPO. In addition, Navios Partners does not expect
to enter into forward freight arrangements in the future. |
The financial condition and the results of operations presented for the three month and nine
month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2008 of Navios Partners being discussed below include
the following entities and chartered-in vessels:
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2007 |
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2008 |
Libra Shipping Enterprises Inc. |
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Navios Libra II |
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Marshall Is. |
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1/1 9/30 |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Alegria Shipping Corporation |
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Navios Alegria |
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Marshall Is. |
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1/1 9/30 |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Felicity Shipping Corporation |
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Navios Felicity |
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Marshall Is. |
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1/1 9/30 |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Gemini Shipping Corporation |
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Navios Gemini S |
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Marshall Is. |
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1/1 9/30 |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Galaxy Shipping Corporation |
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Navios Galaxy I |
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Marshall Is |
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1/1 9/30 |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Prosperity Shipping Corporation (*) |
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Navios Prosperity |
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Marshall Is. |
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6/19-9/30 |
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1/1 9/30 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
Fantastiks Shipping Corporation (**) |
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Navios Fantastiks |
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Marshall Is. |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Aurora Shipping Enterprises Ltd. |
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Navios Aurora I |
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Marshall Is. |
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7/1 9/30 |
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Chartered-in vessel |
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Fantastiks |
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2/2 9/30 |
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Aldebaran Shipping Corporation (*) |
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Navios Aldebaran |
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Marshall Is. |
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3/17 9/30 |
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Navios Maritime Partners L.P |
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N/A |
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1/1 9/30 |
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Navios Maritime Operating LLC |
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Fantastiks Shipping Corporation took ownership of the vessel Fantastiks, which was renamed to
Navios Fantastiks on May 2, 2008. |
Our historical results of operations and cash flows presented herein are not indicative of the
results of operations or cash flows to be expected from any future period. Because these vessels
were operated as part of Navios Holdings during the historical periods prior to the IPO, the
vessels were operated in a different manner than they are after the IPO. For example, operating
expenses during the periods presented prior to the IPO represented actual costs incurred in
operating the vessels, whereas we pay a fixed management fee to our vessel manager that covers our
vessel operating expenses until November 16, 2009. In addition, the financing arrangements with
respect to our vessels in place prior to the IPO are not representative of the financing
arrangements we entered into in connection with the IPO.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
The following table presents consolidated revenue and expense information for the three month
periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. This information was derived from the unaudited
consolidated revenue and expense accounts of Navios Partners for the respective periods.
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2007 |
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2008 |
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Time charter and voyage revenue |
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14,116 |
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21,272 |
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Time charter and voyage expenses |
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(2,846 |
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(2,797 |
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Direct vessel expenses |
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(1,586 |
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(144 |
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Management fees |
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(2,668 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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(366 |
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(1,217 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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(2,365 |
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(3,277 |
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Interest expense and finance cost, net |
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(1,203 |
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(2,287 |
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Interest income |
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75 |
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Other income |
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146 |
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Income before income taxes |
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5,866 |
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8,948 |
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Deferred income tax |
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5,866 |
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Time Charter and Voyage Revenues. Time charter and voyage revenues are comprised of the
charter hire received from unaffiliated third-party customers. Time charter revenues amounted to
approximately $21.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $14.1 million
for the same period ended 2007. The increase was mainly attributable to the delivery of Navios
Prosperity on June 19, 2007, as well as the acquisitions of Fantastiks (as part of the acquisition
of Kleimar by Navios Holding) on February 2, 2007, of M/V Navios Aldebaran on March
17, 2008 and of Navios Aurora I on July 1, 2008.
Time Charter and Voyage Expenses. Time charter and voyage expenses amounted to $2.8 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. The increase in time charter and voyage
expenses, which was mainly attributable to the acquisition of M/V Navios Aldebaran on March 17,
2008 was equally mitigated by a decrease resulted from the acquisition of Navios Fantastiks from
Navios Holdings into the owned fleet on May 2, 2008, from chartered in vessel.
Direct Vessel Expenses. Direct vessel expenses represent the vessels operating expenses. For
the three months ended September 30, 2008, direct vessel expenses amounted to $0.1 million and
consisted of the amortization expense of drydock and special survey whereas the vessels operating
expenses for the period after the IPO on November 16, 2007 are managed
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by Navios Shipmanagement, Inc. (the Manager) for a fixed fee. For the three months ended
September 30, 2007 direct vessel expenses amounted to $1.6 million and were comprised of crewing
and related costs, stores, provisions, lubricants and chemicals, insurance, spares, repairs,
maintenance and other related expenses.
Management Fees. Starting on November 16, 2007, in connection with the management agreement
entered into by Navios Partners concurrent with the closing of the IPO, the Manager provides all of
Navios Partners owned vessels with commercial and technical management services for a daily fee of
$4,000 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize vessel. As such, total management
fees for the three month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $2.7 million and $0,
respectively.
General and Administrative expenses. Total general and administrative fees for the three
months ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $1.2 million compared to $0.4 million for the three
month period ended September 30, 2007. The manager charged for the period prior to the IPO a fixed
monthly fee of $15,000 in 2007 per vessel in exchange of a wide range of services such as
chartering, technical support and maintenance, insurance, consulting, financial and accounting
services.
Subsequent to the IPO and pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement the Manager
provides administrative services and is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the provision of these services. For the three months period ended September 30,
2008 the fee charged by the Manager for administrative services was $0.3 million. The remaining
$0.9 million generally comprised of legal fees and expenses, directors fees, audit fees and other
professional charges.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization amounted to $3.3 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended September
30, 2007. The main reason for the change was the increase in depreciation expense of $1.8 million
as a result of more owned vessels operated in 2008 compared to 2007. Further, there was a $0.4
million amortization income related to backlog assets and liabilities during the three month period
ended September 30, 2007 compared to no amortization during the same period in 2008. Backlog assets
and liabilities were fully amortized in 2007. The remaining $1.3 million decrease was due to the
amortization expense relating to $51.1 million of intangible assets and liabilities (favorable and
unfavorable leases) recognized on the acquisition of Fantastiks, as part of the acquisition of
Kleimar by Navios Holdings in February 2007. Depreciation of vessels is calculated using an
estimated useful life of 25 years from the date the vessel was originally delivered from the
shipyard. Intangible assets are amortized over the contract periods
which range from four to ten years.
Interest Expense and Finance Cost, Net. Interest expense and finance cost, net amounted to
$2.3 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to $1.2 million for the
same period in 2007. Interest expense relating to the credit facilities for the purchase of our
vessels amounted to $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $1.2
million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, while amortization of deferred finance fees
amounted to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and $0.04 million for the
same period in 2007. The increase in interest expense is mainly attributable to the increase in
average outstanding loan balance from $76.5 million prior to the IPO in the three months ended
September 30, 2007 to $235.0 million after the IPO in the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Such increase of average outstanding loan balance in 2008 was partially offset by the lower average
LIBOR rate from 5.4% for the three month period ended September 2007 compared to 2.7%.the same
period in 2008.
Net Income. Net income for three months ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $8.9 million
compared to $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The increase in net income
of $3.0 million is due to the factors discussed above.
Seasonality. Because Navios Partners vessels operate under long-term charters, the results of
operations are not generally subject to the effect of seasonable variations in demand.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
The following table presents consolidated revenue and expense information for the nine month
periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. This information was derived from the unaudited
consolidated revenue and expense accounts of Navios Partners for the respective periods.
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Time charter and voyage revenue |
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36,273 |
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53,531 |
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Time charter and voyage expenses |
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(5,544 |
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(8,801 |
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Direct vessel expenses |
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(4,640 |
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(433 |
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Management fees |
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(6,607 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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(888 |
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(2,220 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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(6,609 |
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(8,588 |
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Interest expense and finance cost, net |
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(3,699 |
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(7,099 |
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Interest income |
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166 |
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Other income |
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172 |
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Other expense |
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Income before income taxes |
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14,989 |
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19,949 |
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Deferred income tax |
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486 |
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Net income |
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15,475 |
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19,949 |
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Time Charter and Voyage Revenues. Time charter and voyage revenues are comprised of the
charter hire received from unaffiliated third-party customers. Time charter revenues amounted to
approximately $53.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $36.3 million
for the year ended 2007. The increase was mainly attributable to the delivery of Navios Prosperity
on June 19, 2007, as well as the acquisition of Fantastiks (as part of the acquisition of Kleimar
by Navios Holding) on February 2, 2007, the acquisition of Navios Aldebaran on March 17, 2008 and
the acquisition of Navios Aurora I on July 1, 2008.
Time Charter and Voyage Expenses. Time charter and voyage expenses amounted to $8.8 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $5.5 million for the nine month period
ended September 30, 2007. The increase was mainly attributable to the delivery of the following
chartered-in vessels: of Navios Prosperity on June 19, 2007, of Fantastiks (as part of the
acquisition of Kleimar by Navios Holding) on February 2, 2007 and of M/V Navios Aldebaran on March
17, 2008. This increase was mitigated by the acquisition of Navios Fantastiks from Navios Holdings
into the owned fleet on May 2, 2008, from chartered in vessel.
Direct Vessel Expenses. Direct vessel expenses represent the vessels operating expenses. For
the nine months ended September 30, 2008, direct vessel expenses amounted to $0.4 million and
consisted of the amortization expense of drydock and special survey. Starting on November 16, 2007,
the vessels operating expenses are managed by the Manager. For the nine months ended September 30,
2007 direct vessel expenses amounted to $4.6 million and were comprised of crewing and related
costs, stores, provisions, lubricants and chemicals, insurance, spares, repairs, maintenance and
other.
Management Fees. Starting on November 16, 2007, in connection with the management agreement
entered into by Navios Partners, concurrent with the closing of the IPO, the Manager provides all
of Navios Partners owned vessels with commercial and technical management services for a daily fee
of $4,000 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize vessel. As such, total management
fees for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $6.6 million and $0 million,
respectively.
General and Administrative expenses. Total general and administrative fees for the nine months
ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $2.2 million compared to $0.9 million for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2007. The manager charged for the period prior to the IPO a fixed
monthly fee of $15,000 in 2007 per vessel in exchange of a wide range of services such as
chartering, technical support and maintenance, insurance, consulting, financial and accounting
services.
Subsequent to the IPO and pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, the Manager
provides administrative services and is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the provision of these services. For the nine months period ended September 30,
2008 the fee charged by the Manager for administrative services was $0.8 million. The remaining
$1.4 million generally comprised of legal fees and expenses, directors fees, audit fees and other
professional charges.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization amounted to $8.6 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $6.6 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2007. The main reason for the increase of $2.4 million was due to more owned vessels in 2008
compared to 2007. Further, there was a $1.4 million amortization income related to backlog assets
and liabilities during the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 compared to no amortization
during the same period in 2008.Backlog assets and liabilities were fully amortized in 2007. The
above increase was mitigated by $1.8 million decrease in amortization expense is relating to $51.1
million of intangible assets and liabilities (favorable and unfavorable leases) recognized on the
acquisition of Fantastiks, as part of the acquisition of Kleimar by Navios Holdings in February
2007. Depreciation of vessels is calculated using an estimated useful life of 25 years from the
date the vessel was originally delivered from the shipyard. Intangible assets are amortized over
the contract periods which range from four to 10 years.
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Interest Expense and Finance Cost, Net. Interest expense and finance cost, net amounted to
$7.1 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to $3.7 million for the
same period in 2007. Interest expense relating to the credit facilities for the purchase of our
vessels amounted to $6.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $3.6
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, while amortization of deferred finance fees
amounted to $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.
The increase in interest expense is mainly attributable to the increase in average outstanding loan
balance from $77.2 million prior to the IPO in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $235.0
million after the IPO in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Such increase of outstanding
loan balance in 2008 was partially offset by the lower average LIBOR rate from 5.4% for the nine
month period ended September 30, 2007 to 3.4% for the same period in 2008.
Income taxes: Income taxes amounted to $0.5 million for the nine month period ended September
30, 2007, however there was no income tax for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008. This
amount in 2007 was related to the vessel Navios Fantastiks which was part of Navios Holdings
acquisition of Kleimar in February 2007.
Net Income. Net income for nine months ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $19.9 million
compared to $15.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The increase in net income
of $4.4 million is due to the factors discussed above.
Seasonality. Because Navios Partners vessels operate under long-term charters, the results of
operations are not generally subject to the effect of seasonable variations in demand.
B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
Navios Holdings Credit Facilities
On December 21, 2005, Navios Holdings revised the terms of its credit facility with HSH
Nordbank AG. The credit facility entered into by Navios Holdings on December 21, 2005 was divided
into tranches, each of them having a specific use. The tranches relating to the acquisition of
Navios Libra II, Navios Alegria, Navios Felicity, Navios Gemini S and Navios Galaxy I (Navios
Partners vessels) amounted to $102.0 million. The interest rate under the facility is LIBOR, plus
the costs of complying with any applicable regulatory requirements and a margin of 1.5% per annum.
In February 2007, Navios Holdings entered into a new secured loan facility with HSH Nordbank and
Commerzbank AG maturing on October 31, 2014. The new facility was composed of a $280.0 million term
loan facility and a $120.0 million reducing revolver facility. The term loan facility has partially
been utilized to repay the remaining balance of the previous HSH Nordbank facility. The interest
rate of the new facility is LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 65 to 125 basis points as provided in
the agreement.
Upon completion of the IPO, Navios Holdings assumed the debt relating to the vessels acquired
by us at the time of the IPO.
Revolving Credit Facility
Upon the closing of the IPO, we entered into a $260.0 million revolving credit facility with
DVB Bank AG and Commerzbank AG which was amended in June 2008, in part, to increase the available
borrowings by $35.0 million, in anticipation of purchasing Navios Aurora I, thereby increasing the
total facility to $295.0 million. We borrowed $165.0 million upon the closing of the IPO and used
$160.0 million of such borrowings to fund a portion of the purchase price of the capital stock of
Navios Holdings subsidiaries that owned or had rights to the eight vessels in our initial fleet.
In May 2008, we borrowed an additional $35.0 million to finance the acquisition of Fantastiks in
May 2, 2008 and on July 1, 2008 we borrowed another $35.0 million under a new drawdown to the
existing credit facility, to finance the acquisition of M/V Navios Aurora I from Navios Holdings.
Currently, our total borrowings under our revolving credit facility are $235.0 million. We may also
borrow an additional $60.0 million from the $295.0 million credit facility to partially finance the
purchase of the capital stock of the Navios Holdings subsidiary that will own Navios TBN I upon its
delivery in June 2009. This facility will be reduced by $60.0 million if Navios TBN I is not
delivered. We will likely need to borrow additional amounts to fund the acquisition of Navios TBN I
and Navios TBN II (if we exercise our purchase option) and intend to use additional debt financing,
which could include an expansion of the revolving credit facility if the lender agrees, and equity
financing to fund such transactions.
The 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 0.8% and 1.25%, 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 the credit facility are secured by first-priority mortgages covering each
of our vessels and other collateral and are guaranteed by each vessel-owning subsidiary. The
revolving credit facility contains a number of
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restrictive covenants that prohibit us from, among other things: incurring or guaranteeing
indebtedness; entering affiliate transactions, charging, pledging or encumbering the vessels;
changing the flag, class, management or ownership of our vessels; changing the commercial and
technical management of our vessels; selling or changing the beneficial ownership or control of our
vessels; and subordinating the obligations under our new 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 us to comply with the ISM Code and ISPS Code and to maintain
valid safety management certificates and documents of compliance at all times.
In
addition, our revolving credit facility requires us to:
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maintain minimum free consolidated liquidity (which may be in the form of undrawn
commitments under the revolving credit facility) of at least $13.0 million upon draw down
per year (increasing by $9.0 million per year on each of
December 31, 2009, December 31, 2010 and December 31,
2011 until it reaches $40.0 million, which level
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maintain a ratio of EBITDA (as defined in our credit facility) to interest expense of
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maintain a ratio of total liabilities to total assets (as defined in our credit
facility) of less than 0.75 to 1.00. |
We are also required to maintain an aggregate market value of our financed vessels equal to
143% of the aggregate amount outstanding under the credit facility and a tangible net worth of at
least $135.0 million.
For purposes of the foregoing, the market value of our vessels are determined on a quarterly
basis by two independent brokers on the basis of the vessel being sold (i) for prompt delivery,
(ii) for cash, (iii) on a charter free basis and (iv) at arms length on normal commercial terms.
EBITDA is defined under our credit facility as the aggregate amount of consolidated or combined
pre-tax profits of us and our subsidiaries (whether direct or indirect and including, but not
limited to, each vessel-owning subsidiary) before extraordinary or exceptional items, interest,
depreciation and amortization.
In addition, Navios Holdings is required to own at least 30% of us and to own 100% of our
general partner. The credit facility prohibits us from paying distributions to our unitholders or
making new investments if, before and after giving effect to such distribution or investment we are
not in compliance with the financial covenants described above or upon the occurrence of an event
of default. Events of default under our credit facility include:
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breach of certain undertakings, negative covenants and financial covenants contained in
the credit facility, any related security document or guarantee, including failure to
maintain unencumbered title to any of the vessel-owning subsidiaries or any of the assets
of the vessel-owning subsidiaries and failure to maintain proper insurance and in some
cases subject to certain grace and due periods; |
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default under other indebtedness; |
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any representation, warranty or statement made by us in the credit facility or any
drawdown notice thereunder or related security document or guarantee is untrue or
misleading when made; |
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any of our or our subsidiaries assets are subject to any form of execution,
attachment, arrest, sequestration or distress in that is not discharged within a specified
period of time; |
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an event of insolvency or bankruptcy; |
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material adverse change in the financial position or prospects of us or our general partner; |
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unlawfulness, non-effectiveness or repudiation of any material provision of our credit
facility, of any of the related finance and guarantee documents; |
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failure of effectiveness of security documents or guarantee; |
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instability affecting a country where the vessels are flagged. |
At September 30, 2008, Navios Partners was in compliance with the financial covenants of its
revolving loan 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.
In January 2009 Navios Partners agreed to amend the terms of its existing credit facility. The
amendment will be effective until January 15, 2010 and will provide for (a) repayment of $40.0
million in February 2009, (b) cash reserves into a pledged account with the agent bank as follows:
$2.5 million on January 31, 2009; $5.0 million on March 31, 2009; $7.5 million on June 30, 2009,
$10.0 million on September 30, 2009; $12.5 million on December 31, 2009 and (c) margin at 2.25% .
Further, the covenants will be amended (a) by reducing the minimum net worth to $100.0 million, (b) by
reducing the VMC (Value Maintenance Covenant) to be below 100% using charter free values and (c)
the minimum leverage covenant to be calculated using charter inclusive adjusted values until
December 31, 2009, while a new VMC is introduced based on charter attached valuations that should
be at 143%. The new revised covenants will be applied for 2008 year-end compliance purposes.
However, if we were required to use the original loan covenants on December 31, 2008 to test
compliance, we may not have been in compliance with certain covenants using charter free
valuations.
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Purchase of Newbuilding
The table below summarizes certain information with respect to the Capesize newbuilding Navios
TBN I and related charter contract that we have agreed to purchase from a subsidiary of Navios
Holdings in June 2009 for a purchase price of $130.0 million:
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Charter |
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Expiration |
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Charter-Out |
Vessel |
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Expected delivery |
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Capacity (Dwt) |
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Ownership |
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Date |
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Rate |
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Navios TBN I |
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June 2009 |
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180,000 |
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100% |
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June 2014 |
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$47,400 |
The purchase price of the Navios TBN I is $130.0 million, which we expect to fund primarily
from borrowings under our existing credit facility and the issuance of additional common units or
other equity securities. Our obligation to purchase Navios TBN I is not conditional upon our
ability to obtain financing for such purchase.
In addition, if we exercise the option to acquire Navios TBN II for $135.0 million, we will
need to finance such purchase as well. Such financing may be from borrowings or from the issuance
of additional common units on or before the anticipated delivery date in October 2009. Our right to
purchase Navios TBN II is exercisable in our sole discretion.
Liquidity and Cash Needs
Prior to the IPO, the vessel-owning subsidiaries that owned or had rights to the vessels in
our fleet did not have any cash or source of liquidity, as they were part of a larger entity with
its own sources of liquidity. As of September 30, 2008, we had total liquidity, including cash and
undrawn long-term borrowings of approximately $25.3 million. On May 2, 2008, we borrowed $35.0
million under our existing credit facility in order to finance the purchase of Fantastiks. On July
1, 2008, we borrowed $35.0 million under a new drawdown to our existing credit facility, to finance
the acquisition of M/V Navios Aurora I from Navios Holdings. The purchase price of M/V Navios
Aurora I was $79.9 million and the remaining $44.9 million were financed through the issuance of
3,131,415 common units to Navios Holdings. In addition, we anticipate borrowing an additional $60.0
million under our existing credit facility to partially fund the purchase of Navios TBN I in June
2009. We may need to increase the size of our revolving credit facility in order to fund the
remainder of the purchase price of Navios TBN I and to fund the purchase price of Navios TBN II,
which we also intend to partially fund with equity. There can be no assurance we can obtain such
additional financing. Because Navios Holdings is required to own at least 30% of us under the terms
of our credit facility, we may be limited in our ability to obtain necessary funding through
additional equity offerings.
The amount of available cash we need to pay the minimum quarterly distributions for four
quarters on our common units, subordinated units and the 2.0% general partner interest to be
outstanding immediately after the IPO is $25.9 million. On February 14, 2008 we paid a cash
distribution for the 46 day period from November 16, 2007 to December 31, 2007 of $0.175 per unit
or $3.2 million in total, to unitholders of record on February 11, 2008. Also, on May 14, 2008 we
paid a cash distribution for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 of $0.35 per unit or $6.5
million in total, to unitholders of record on May 5, 2008 and on August 14, 2008 we paid a cash
distribution for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 of $0.35 per unit or $6.5 million in
total, to unitholders of record on August 8, 2008. As a result, 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 the quarterly cash distribution for the
three month period ended September 30, 2008 to be $0.385 per unit. The distribution was paid 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.
In addition to distributions on our units, our primary short-term liquidity needs are to fund
general working capital requirements and repayment of debt, while our long-term liquidity needs primarily relate to
expansion and investment capital expenditures and other maintenance capital expenditures and debt
repayment. Expansion capital expenditures are primarily for the purchase or construction of vessels
to the extent the expenditures increase the operating capacity of or revenue generated by our
fleet, while maintenance capital expenditures primarily consist of drydocking expenditures and
expenditures to replace vessels in order to maintain the operating capacity of or revenue generated
by our fleet. Investment capital expenditures are those capital expenditures that are neither
maintenance capital expenditures nor expansion capital expenditures.
We anticipate that our primary sources of funds for our short-term liquidity needs will be
cash flows from operations. We believe that cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet
our existing short-term liquidity needs for at least the next 12 months.
Generally, our long-term sources of funds will be from cash from operations, long-term bank
borrowings and other debt or equity financings. Because we distribute all of our available cash, we
expect that we will also rely upon external
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financing sources, including bank borrowings and the issuance of debt and equity securities,
to fund acquisitions and expansion and investment capital expenditures, including opportunities we
may pursue under the omnibus agreement. We cannot assure you that we will be able to raise
additional funds on favorable terms.
Cash flows for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to the nine month period
ended September 30, 2007
The following table presents cash flow information for the nine months ended September 30,
2008 and 2007. This information was derived from the unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows
of Navios Partners for the respective periods.
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Nine Month |
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Nine Month |
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Period Ended |
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Period Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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|
(unaudited) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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$ |
2,208 |
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$ |
30,271 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(69,505 |
) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities |
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(2,208 |
) |
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54,389 |
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Change in cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
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$ |
15,155 |
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Cash provided by operating activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 as
compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2007:
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $28.1 million to $30.3 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2007. The
increase is analyzed as follows:
The
increase resulted from higher net income for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008, of $19.9 million compared to
$15.5 million for the same period in 2007 and other factors as
discussed below. In determining net cash provided by operating
activities, net income is adjusted for the effects of certain non-cash
items including depreciation and amortization of $8.6 million and
$6.6 million for the nine month periods ended September 30,
2008 and 2007, respectively.
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. During the corresponding period in 2007, amounts due to related parties increased by
$20.0 million. The main reason for this was the increase of $4.6 million in receivables from the
operation of Navios Fantastiks (which was delivered on February 2, 2007), $0.9 million from the
operation of Navios Prosperity (which was delivered on June 19, 2007) and an additional $16.6
million relating to receivables from the management of the remaining vessels in our fleet. This
increase was mitigated by a decrease of $1.5 million relating to the repayment of long term debt
and $0.6 million relating to the payment of deferred financing fees on the refinancing of that
debt. Historically, amounts due from related parties were settled periodically through cash
remittances.
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 due to the interest payment in August 2008 using cash
that was held in our retention account with Commerzbank A.G.
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 was a decrease in amounts receivable from
charterers. During the corresponding period of 2007, accounts receivable increased by $0.2 million
from $0.1 million at December 31, 2006 to $0.3 million at September 30, 2007.
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. During the corresponding period of 2007,
deferred revenue increased by $0.1 million from $0.9 million at December 31, 2006 to $1.0 million
at September 30, 2007.
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. During the corresponding
period of 2007, accounts payble increased by $0.3 million from $0.7 million at December 31, 2006 to
$1.0 million at September 30, 2007.
Prepaid voyage costs relate to cash paid in advance for expenses associated with voyages.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets remained unchanged during the nine month period from
December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008. During the corresponding period of 2007 prepaid expenses
and other current assets increased by $0.4 million from $1.0 million at December 31, 2006 to $1.4
million at September 30, 2007, mainly due to the increase in prepaid voyage cost by $0.4 million.
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Accrued expenses increased by $0.2 million from $1.4 million at December 31, 2007 to $1.6
million at September 30, 2008. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in other accrued
expenses by $0.3 million mitigated by a decrease in accrued loan interest by $0.1 million. During
the corresponding period of 2007, accrued expenses increased $1.0 million mainly due to the
increase in accrued loan interest by $0.9 million and increase in other accrued expenses by $0.1
million.
As part of the management agreement entered into on November 16, 2007, the Manager is
responsible for commercial, technical, health and safety and other management services related to
the vessels operation, including chartering, technical support and maintenance, insurance and
costs associated with special surveys and related drydockings. The initial term of the management
agreement is until November 2012 and Navios Partners pay the Manager a fixed
daily fee of $4,000 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize vessel until Novemebr
16, 2009. This fixed daily fee covers the entire operating expenses of Navios Partners vessels,
other than certain extraordinary costs. As such, there was no drydock/special survey related
payments for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008. During the corresponding period in
2007, such management agreement was not yet in place. As such, the payment related to
drydock/special survey cost which totaled to $0.8 million reduced the net cash provided by
operating activities in 2007.
Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the
nine months ended September 30, 2007:
Net cash used in investing activities of $69.5 million in the nine month period ended
September 30, 2008 was mostly related to the acquisition of vessels. 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. During the corresponding period of 2007, Navios Partners did
not have any kind of investing actvities.
Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to
the cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007:
Cash provided by financing activities of $54.4 million for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2008 was due to the following: (a) additional borrowings of $70.0 million under the
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 netted against payment of debt issuance cost amounting
to $0.3 million, (b) an amount of $0.9 million Navios Partners received 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 in connection with the issuance of 3,131,415 common units to Navios
Holdings as part of the purchase price for Navios Aurora I, and (c) total cash distribution of
$16.2 million paid during the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.
Cash used in financing activities was $2.2 million for the nine month period ended September
30, 2007 of which $1.5 million was related to the repayment of debt and the remaining $0.7 million
was related to the payment of deferred financing fees due to the restructuring of the loan of
Navios Holdings.
Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Cash from Operating Activities
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Three months ended |
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Three months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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September 30, 2007 |
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September 30, 2008 |
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September 30, 2007 |
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September 30, 2008 |
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(Expressed in thousands of US Dollars except per share data) |
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Net Cash from Operating Activities |
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$ |
764 |
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|
$ |
16,370 |
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$ |
2,208 |
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|
30,271 |
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Net (decrease)/increase in operating assets |
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|
(625 |
) |
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(1,110 |
) |
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|
484 |
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|
(848 |
) |
Net decrease/(increase) in operating liabilities |
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8,306 |
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(2,831 |
) |
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18,625 |
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|
(292 |
) |
Payments for drydock and special survey costs |
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(8 |
) |
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|
|
849 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest cost |
|
|
1,202 |
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|
|
2,212 |
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|
|
3,699 |
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|
6,933 |
|
Deferred finance charges |
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|
(41 |
) |
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|
(60 |
) |
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|
(115 |
) |
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|
(161 |
) |
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|
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|
|
EBITDA |
|
$ |
9,598 |
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|
$ |
14,581 |
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|
|
25,750 |
|
|
|
35,903 |
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|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA: EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Navios Partners uses EBITDA because it believes that EBITDA is a basis upon which liquidity can be
assessed and presents useful information
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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 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.
EBITDA increased by $10.1 million to $35.9 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2008 as compared to $25.8 million for the same period in 2007. This increase in EBITDA was
primarily due to a $17.0 million increase in revenues as a result of the acquisition of Navios
Aurora I and the delivery of the three chartered-in vessels, Navios Prosperity, Navios Fantastiks
(on May 2, 2008, Navios Fantastiks became Navios Partners owned vessel from chartered-in vessel)
and Navios Aldebaran into Navios Partners fleet. The above favorable variance was mitigated by the
$3.0 million increase in time charter and voyage expenses due to the chartered-in vessels described
above. Also management fees, which represent the fees paid to the Manager for providing commercial
and technical services to our owned vessels and general and administrative expenses increased by
$7.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.
Direct vessels expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 decreased by $4.2
million compared to same period in 2007. The decrease in direct vessel expenses is mainly due to
the acquisition of Navios Fantastiks from Navios Holdings into Navios Partners owned fleet on May
2, 2008, from chartered in vessel. Further, as a result of the management agreement which was
effective on November 16, 2007, Navios Partners no longer bears the cost of operating expenses of
owned fleet as such costs would already be included in the fixed fees paid to the Manager until
November 16, 2009. As such, there was an increase in management fees but a decrease in direct
vessel expenses for the nine month ended September 30, 2008 when compared to the same period in
2007.
EBITDA increased by $5.0 million to $14.6 million for the three months ended September 30,
2008 as compared to $9.6 million for the same period in 2007. This increase in EBITDA was primarily
due to a $7.1 million increase in revenues as a result of the acquisition of Navios Aurora I and
the delivery of the two chartered-in vessels, Navios Prosperity and Navios Fantastiks (on May 2,
2008 Navios Fantastiks became Navios Partners owned vessel from chartered-in vessel). Also
management fees, which represent the fees paid to the Manager for providing commercial and
technical services to our owned vessels and general and administrative expenses increased by $3.5
million during the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.
Direct vessels expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 decreased by $1.4
million compared to the same period in 2007.The decrease in direct vessel expenses is mainly due to
the acquisition of Navios Fantastiks into Navios Partners owned fleet on May 2, 2008, from
chartered in vessel. Further, as a result of the management agreement which was effective on
November 16, 2007, Navios Partners no longer bears the direct cost of operating expenses of owned
fleet as such costs are included in the fixed fees paid to the Manager until November 16, 2009. As
such, there was an increase in management fees but a decrease in direct vessel expenses for the
three month ended September 30, 2008 when compared to the same period in 2007.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
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Three Month Period Ended |
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Nine Month Period Ended |
|
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
Net Cash
from Operating Activities |
|
$ |
16,370 |
|
|
$ |
30,271 |
|
Net decrease in operating assets |
|
|
(1,110 |
) |
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|
(848 |
) |
Net increase
in operating liabilities |
|
|
(2,831 |
) |
|
|
(292 |
) |
Net interest cost |
|
|
2,212 |
|
|
|
6,933 |
|
Deferred finance charges |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
(161 |
) |
|
|
|
EBITDA |
|
|
14,581 |
|
|
|
35,903 |
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Borrowings
Our long-term third party borrowings are reflected in our balance sheet as Long-term debt,
net and as current liabilities in Current portion of long-term debt. As of September 30, 2008
and December 31, 2007, long-term debt amounted to $235.0 million and $165.0 million respectively
and the current portion of long-term debt amounted to $0 million for the respective periods in 2008
and 2007.
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Capital Expenditures
During the year ended December 31, 2007 and the nine months ended September 30, 2008 we
financed our capital expenditures with cash flow from operations, the incurrence of bank debt and
equity raising. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2007 amounted to $0 million.
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.
After the closing of the IPO, maintenance for our vessels and expenses related to drydocking
are included in the fee we pay our vessel manager under our management agreement. Navios Partners
pays the Manager a daily fee of $4,000 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize
vessel which is fixed until November 16, 2009, to provide
such commercial and technical services to the vessels in our initial fleet. The fee Navios Partners
pay to the Manager includes any costs associated with scheduled drydockings during the term of the
management agreement.
Replacement Reserve
We estimate that our annual replacement reserve for the year ending December 31, 2008 will be
approximately $9.8 million,for replacing our vessels at the end of their useful lives. The amount
for estimated maintenance and replacement capital expenditures attributable to future vessel
replacement is based on the following assumptions: (i) the lesser of the current market value per
vessel and the current market price to purchase a newbuilding vessel of similar size and
specifications which we estimate to be $47.5 million for Panamax vessels and $89.7 million for
Capesize vessels; (ii) a 25-year useful life; and (iii) a 7.0% net investment rate. The actual cost
of replacing the vessels in our fleet will depend on a number of factors, including prevailing
market conditions, charter hire rates and the availability and cost of financing at the time of
replacement. In January 2009, our board of directors has revised the calculation of the
replacement reserve and we estimate that our annual replacement reserve for the year ending
December 31, 2009 will be approximately $7.8 million for replacing our vessels at the end of their
useful lives. The amount for estimated maintenance and replacement capital expenditures
attributable to future vessel replacement is based on the following assumptions: (i) current market
price to purchase a five year old vessel of similar size and specifications which we estimate to be
$28.5 million for Panamax vessels and $45.3 million for Capesize vessels; (ii) a 25-year useful
life; and (iii) a 5.0% net investment rate. Our board of directors, with the approval of the
conflicts committee, may determine that one or more of our assumptions should be revised, which
could cause our board of directors to increase or decrease the amount of estimated maintenance and
replacement capital expenditures. We may elect to finance some or all or our maintenance and
replacement capital expenditures through the issuance of additional common units which could be
dilutive to existing unitholders.
Possible Acquisitions of Other Vessels
Although we do not currently have in place any agreements relating to acquisitions of other
vessels (other than the Navios TBN I, Navios TBN II and our options to purchase Navios Prosperity
and Navios Aldebaran, which we currently charter-in), we assess potential acquisition opportunities
on a regular basis. Pursuant to our omnibus agreement with Navios Holdings, we will have the
opportunity to purchase additional drybulk vessels from Navios Holdings when those vessels are
fixed under charters of three or more years upon their expiration of their current charters or upon
completion of their construction. Subject to the terms of our loan agreements, we could elect to
fund any future acquisitions with equity or debt or cash on hand or a combination of these forms of
consideration. Any debt incurred for this purpose could make us more leveraged and increase our
debt service obligations or could subject us to additional operational or financial restrictive
covenants.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have, a
current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition,
revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Contractual Obligations and Contingencies
The following table summarizes our long-term contractual obligations as of September 30, 2008:
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments due by year |
|
|
|
Fourth quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013 and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
Thereafter |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan obligations.(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
34,480 |
|
|
$ |
200,520 |
|
|
$ |
235,000 |
|
Operating lease obligations(2) |
|
$ |
2,486 |
|
|
$ |
9,864 |
|
|
$ |
9,864 |
|
|
$ |
9,864 |
|
|
$ |
9,891 |
|
|
$ |
17,463 |
|
|
|
59,432 |
|
Committed vessel purchase(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
130,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
130,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total contractual obligations |
|
$ |
2,486 |
|
|
$ |
139,864 |
|
|
$ |
9,864 |
|
|
$ |
9,864 |
|
|
$ |
44,371 |
|
|
$ |
217,983 |
|
|
$ |
424,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Represents amounts drawn under our amended credit facility in June 2008. The credit facility
provides borrowing for up to $295.0 million and requires no principal payments for the first
five years following the closing of the IPO. In January 2009 Navios
Partners has agreed to amend the facility and a repayment of
$40.0 million will be made in February 2009. |
|
(2) |
|
These amounts reflect future minimum commitments under our charter-in contracts, net of
commissions. As of December 31, 2008, we had entered into a charter-in agreement for two of
our vessels (Navios Prosperity and Navios Aldebaran). Navios Prosperity is chartered-in for
seven years with options to extend for two one-year periods. We have the option to purchase
Navios Prosperity after June 2012 at a purchase price that is initially 3.8 billion Japanese
Yen ($42.1 million based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2008), declining pro rata by 145
million Japanese Yen ($1.60 million based upon the exchange rate
at December 31, 2008) per calendar year. Navios Aldebaran is chartered-in
vessel starting from March 17, 2008 for seven years with options to extend for two one-year
periods. The purchase option price is initially 3.6 billion Japanese Yen ($40.0 million based
on the exchange rate at December 31, 2008) declining pro rata by 150 million Japanese Yen
($1.65 million based upon the exchange rate at December 31,
2008) per calendar year. |
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(3) |
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Consists of the purchase price of $130.0 million for Navios TBN I which is anticipated to be
delivered in June 2009 and paid for through additional borrowing from the existing credit
facility and issuance of additional common units or other equity securities. |
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 |
|
Nine Month Period ended |
|
|
September 30, 2008 |
|
September 30, 2008 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available Days (1) |
|
|
828 |
|
|
|
2,191 |
|
Operating Days (2) |
|
|
818 |
|
|
|
2,174 |
|
Fleet Utilization (3) |
|
|
98.7 |
% |
|
|
99.2 |
% |
Time Charter Equivalent (per day) |
|
$ |
25,691 |
|
|
$ |
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) |
|
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) |
|
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).
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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:
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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. |
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|
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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|
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. |
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|
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
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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.
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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|
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Common and |
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|
|
|
Total Quarterly Distribution |
|
Subordinated |
|
|
|
|
Target Amount |
|
Unitholders |
|
General 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 |
% |
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.
.
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Vessel Acquisition: On July 1, 2008 Navios Partners acquired from Navios Holdings, the vessel
Navios Aurora I for a purchase price of $79.9 million, 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.
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 those items covered by FSP 157-2 is not expected to have a material effect on the
consolidated financial statements of Navios Partners.
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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
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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 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 and 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.
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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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Index
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Page |
NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P. |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
F-2 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-3 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-4 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-5 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-6 |
F-1
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
Owners |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
Subordinated |
|
|
Partners |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/ |
|
|
|
General Partner |
|
|
Unitholders |
|
|
Unitholders |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Investment |
|
|
Total |
|
|
(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).
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)
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:
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|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
Corporation
|
|
Navios Alegria
|
|
Marshall Is.
|
|
1/1 9/30
|
|
1/1 9/30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
6/199/30
|
|
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. |
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 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
Holdings |
|
$ |
185,789 |
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
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.
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)
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 |
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
Depreciation |
|
Net Book Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
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)
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.
NOTE 6 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Transfer to |
|
Net Book Value |
|
|
Cost |
|
Amortization |
|
vessel cost |
|
December 31, 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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Transfer to |
|
Net Book Value |
|
|
Cost |
|
Amortization |
|
vessel cost |
|
September 30, 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, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
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 |
) |
|
|
|
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 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.
The maturity table below reflects the principal payments due under our amended credit facility
based on Navios Partners $235,000 outstanding balance as of September 30, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
Year |
|
Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
|
|
2009 |
|
$ |
|
|
2010 |
|
$ |
|
|
2011 |
|
$ |
|
|
2012 |
|
$ |
34,480 |
|
2013 and thereafter |
|
$ |
200,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
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.
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)
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.
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:
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)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
2,486 |
|
2009 |
|
|
9,864 |
|
2010 |
|
|
9,864 |
|
2011 |
|
|
9,864 |
|
2012 |
|
|
9,891 |
|
2013 and thereafter |
|
|
17,463 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
59,432 |
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|
|
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|
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-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)
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:
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|
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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; |
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|
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 |
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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:
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|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marginal Percentage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common and |
|
|
|
|
Total Quarterly Distribution |
|
Subordinated |
|
|
|
|
Target Amount |
|
Unitholders |
|
General 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.
F-14
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 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.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
F-15
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)
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-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
F-16
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)
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.
On January 21, 2009, the Board of Directors of Navios Partners authorized its quarterly cash
distribution for the three month period ended December 31, 2008 of $0.40 per unit. The distribution
is payable on February 12, 2009 to all holders of record of common, subordinated and general
partner units on February 5, 2009. The aggregate amount of the declared distribution is $8,675.
In January 2009 Navios Partners agreed to amend the terms of its existing credit facility. The
amendment will be effective until January 15, 2010 and will provide for (a) repayment of $40.0
million in February 2009, (b) cash reserves into a pledged account with the agent bank as follows:
$2.5 million on January 31, 2009; $5.0 million on March 31, 2009; $7.5 million on June 30, 2009,
$10.0 million on September 30, 2009; $12.5 million on December 31, 2009 and (c) margin at 2.25% .
Further, the covenants will be amended (a) by reducing the minimum net worth to $100.0 million, (b) by
reducing the VMC (Value Maintenance Covenant) to be below 100% using charter free values and (c)
the minimum leverage covenant to be calculated using charter inclusive adjusted values until
December 31, 2009, while a new VMC is introduced based on charter attached valuations that should
be at 143%. The new revised covenants will be applied for 2008 year-end compliance purposes.
However, if we were required to use the original loan covenants on December 31, 2008 to test
compliance, we may not have been in compliance with certain covenants using charter free
valuations.
In January 2009 Navios Partners and its counterparty to the Navios Aurora I charter party mutually
agreed for a lump sum amount of approximately $30.5 million to be received in the first quarter of 2009.
Under a new charter agreement, the balance of the aggregate value of the original contract will be
allocated to the period until its original expiration.
F-17
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.
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NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
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By: |
/s/ Angeliki Frangou
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Angeliki Frangou |
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Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 28, 2009 |
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