Ardmore Shipping Corporation Announces Financial Results For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
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Highlights and Recent Activity
- Reported net income of
$20.3 million $0.49 $61.0 million $1.57 $1.52 $20.3 million $0.49 $61.6 million $1.59 $1.54 - Reported net income and of
$87.3 million $2.12 $2.09 $82.0 million $2.27 $2.22 $87.3 million $2.12 $2.09 $89.6 million $2.48 $2.43 - Consistent with the Company's variable dividend policy of paying out dividends on its shares of common stock equal to one-third of Adjusted earnings, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on November 7, 2023, of
$0.16 - MR tankers earned an average spot TCE rate of
$28,493 $20,023 50% total revenue days currently fixed for the fourth quarter of 2023, the average spot TCE rate is approximately$30,100 60% of revenue days fixed for the fourth quarter of 2023, the average TCE rate for chemical tankers is approximately$23,000 - In the third quarter of 2023, we completed the installation of modular, carbon capture-ready scrubbers on two vessels during scheduled drydockings.
Anthony Gurnee, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"MR and chemical tanker charter markets have remained robust through the typically slow summer months, with strong momentum leading into the seasonally stronger winter season. In addition, the combination of low refined product inventories and increasing geopolitical risk has led to recurring stretches of pronounced market volatility. Meanwhile, tanker supply growth remains constrained, with limited newbuilding deliveries and tight shipyard capacity through at least 2026.
In this operating environment, Ardmore's strategic priorities have been very consistent, including executing on the Company's long-standing capital allocation policy. While we continue to assess potential growth opportunities on an ongoing basis, we have instead placed emphasis on the very high returns offered by the installation of performance optimization and decarbonization technologies onboard our existing fleet, all while paying our shareholders an attractive quarterly dividend and reducing our financial leverage. We believe Ardmore's consistent focus on performance and progress places it in a strong position to continue building value, not just via spot exposure in these robust markets, but also via operational and financial efficiency over the long-term."
Summary of Recent and Third Quarter 2023 Events
Fleet
Fleet Operations and Employment
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had 26 vessels in operation (including four chartered-in vessels), consisting of 20 MR tankers ranging from 45,000 deadweight tonnes (dwt) to 49,999 dwt (15 Eco-Design and five Eco-Mod) and six Eco-Design IMO 2 product/chemical tankers ranging from 25,000 dwt to 37,800 dwt. The Company also commercially manages one of Carl Büttner's 24,000 dwt chemical tankers.
MR Tankers (45,000 dwt – 49,999 dwt)
At the end of the third quarter of 2023, the Company had 20 MR tankers in operation, all of which were trading in the spot market. The MR tankers earned an average TCE rate of
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company expects to have all revenue days for its MR tankers employed in the spot market. As of November 7, 2023, the Company had fixed approximately
Product / Chemical Tankers (IMO 2: 25,000 dwt – 37,800 dwt)
At the end of the third quarter of 2023, the Company had six Eco-Design IMO 2 product / chemical tankers in operation, all of which were trading in the spot market. During the third quarter of 2023, the Company's six Eco-Design product / chemical vessels earned an average TCE rate of
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company expects to have all revenue days for its Eco-Design IMO 2 product / chemical tankers employed in the spot market. As of November 7, 2023, the Company had fixed approximately
Drydocking
The Company had 151 drydocking days in the third quarter of 2023. The Company is currently scheduled to have 108 drydocking days in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Dividend on Common Shares
Consistent with the Company's variable dividend policy of paying out dividends on its shares of common stock equal to one-third of Adjusted earnings, as calculated for dividends (see Adjusted earnings (for purposes of dividend calculations) in the Non-GAAP Measures section), the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on November 7, 2023, of
Scrubber Installations
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company completed the installation of modular, carbon capture-ready scrubbers on two vessels during their scheduled drydockings. Prior to the end of 2024, the Company intends to install scrubber systems on an additional seven vessels during their scheduled drydockings.
Geopolitical Conflict
The ongoing conflict in
Geopolitical tensions have escalated further on a global basis, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Escalation or expansion of hostilities or such crisis, interventions by other groups or nations, the impositions of economic sanctions, disruption of shipping trade routes, or similar outcomes could affect the price of crude oil and the oil industry, the tanker industry, demand for the Company's services, its business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Please see "Item 3. Key Information--Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for information about risks to the Company and its business relating to political instability, terrorist or other attacks, war or international hostilities and the conflict in
Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The Company reported net income of
Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The Company reported net income of
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Revenue. Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was
The Company's average number of operating vessels was 26.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 27.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
The Company had 2,185 spot revenue days for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to 2,374 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The Company had 26 vessels employed directly in the spot market as of September 30, 2023 and 2022. Changes in spot rates resulted in a decrease in revenue of
The Company had no product tankers employed under time charter as of September 30, 2023, as compared to one as of September 30, 2022. There were no revenue days derived from time charters for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to 92 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in revenue days for time-chartered vessels resulted in a decrease in revenue of
Voyage Expenses. Voyage expenses were
TCE Rate. The average TCE rate for the Company's fleet was
Vessel Operating Expenses. Vessel operating expenses were
Charter Hire Costs. Total charter hire expense was
Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was
Amortization of Deferred Drydock Expenditures. Amortization of deferred drydock expenditures for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was
General and Administrative Expenses: Corporate. Corporate-related general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were
General and Administrative Expenses: Commercial and Chartering. Commercial and chartering expenses are the expenses attributable to Ardmore's chartering and commercial operations departments in connection with its spot trading activities. Commercial and chartering expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were
Unrealized Gains / (Losses) on Derivatives: We had no unrealized gains or losses on derivatives for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to an unrealized gain of
Interest Expense and Finance Costs. Interest expense and finance costs for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were
Liquidity
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had
As of | ||||||
In thousands of | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 50,760 | $ | 50,569 | ||
Finance leases | 44,127 | 45,500 | ||||
Senior Debt | 46,696 | 103,112 | ||||
Revolving Credit Facilities | 5,781 | 25,684 | ||||
Total debt | 96,604 | 174,296 | ||||
Total net debt | $ | 45,844 | $ | 123,727 | ||
Conference Call
The Company plans to host a conference call on November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call and review the related slide presentation by choosing from the following options:
- By dialing 844–492–3728 (
U.S. ) or 412–542–4189 (International) and referencing "Ardmore Shipping." - By accessing the live webcast at Ardmore's website at www.ardmoreshipping.com.
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
If you are unable to participate at this time, an audio replay of the call will be available through November 14, 2023 at 877–344–7529 or 412–317–0088. Enter the passcode 8627746 to access the audio replay. A recording of the webcast, with associated slides, will also be available on the Company's website. The information provided on the teleconference is only accurate at the time of the conference call, and the Company takes no responsibility for providing updated information.
About Ardmore Shipping Corporation
Ardmore owns and operates a fleet of MR product and chemical tankers ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 deadweight tonnes. Ardmore provides, through its modern, fuel-efficient fleet of mid-size tankers, seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide to oil majors, national oil companies, oil and chemical traders, and chemical companies.
Ardmore's core strategy is to continue to develop a modern, high-quality fleet of product and chemical tankers, build key long-term commercial relationships and maintain its cost advantage in assets, operations and overhead, while creating synergies and economies of scale as the company grows. Ardmore provides its services to customers through voyage charters and time charters, and enjoys close working relationships with key commercial and technical management partners.
Ardmore's Energy Transition Plan ("ETP") focusses on three key areas: transition technologies, transition projects, and sustainable (non-fossil fuel) cargos. The ETP is an extension of Ardmore's strategy, building on its core strengths of tanker chartering, shipping operations, technical and operational fuel efficiency improvements, technical management, construction supervision, project management, investment analysis, and ship finance.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
As of | ||||
In thousands of | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 50,760 | 50,569 | ||
Receivables, net of allowance for bad debts of | 50,793 | 79,843 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 5,062 | 4,521 | ||
Advances and deposits | 1,802 | 2,160 | ||
Inventories | 14,895 | 15,718 | ||
Current portion of derivative assets | — | 4,927 | ||
Total current assets | 123,312 | 157,738 | ||
Non-current assets | ||||
Investments and other assets, net | 11,574 | 11,219 | ||
Vessels and vessel equipment, net | 522,655 | 531,378 | ||
Deferred drydock expenditures, net | 8,290 | 4,716 | ||
Advances for ballast water treatment and scrubber systems | 11,195 | 5,530 | ||
Deferred finance fees, net | 3,054 | 2,717 | ||
Operating lease, right-of-use asset | 6,320 | 10,561 | ||
Total non-current assets | 563,088 | 566,121 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 686,400 | 723,859 | ||
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable | 7,258 | 8,814 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 19,175 | 20,890 | ||
Deferred revenue | 1,611 | 1,220 | ||
Accrued interest on debt and finance leases | 562 | 863 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 6,434 | 12,927 | ||
Current portion of finance lease obligations | 1,986 | 1,857 | ||
Current portion of operating lease obligations | 5,554 | 6,358 | ||
Total current liabilities | 42,580 | 52,929 | ||
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Non-current portion of long-term debt | 46,043 | 115,869 | ||
Non-current portion of finance lease obligations | 42,141 | 43,643 | ||
Non-current portion of operating lease obligations | 544 | 3,969 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,007 | 1,007 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 89,735 | 164,488 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 132,315 | 217,417 | ||
Redeemable Preferred Stock | ||||
Cumulative Series A | 37,043 | 37,043 | ||
Total redeemable preferred stock | 37,043 | 37,043 | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||||
Common stock | 433 | 426 | ||
Additional paid in capital | 470,400 | 468,006 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | — | 1,468 | ||
Treasury stock | (15,636) | (15,636) | ||
Retained earnings | 61,845 | 15,135 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 517,042 | 469,399 | ||
Total redeemable preferred stock and stockholders' equity | 554,085 | 506,442 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY | 686,400 | 723,859 | ||
Ardmore Shipping Corporation Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
In thousands of | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||||
Revenue, net | 86,940 | 142,417 | 297,099 | 312,910 | ||||
Voyage expenses | (30,640) | (45,970) | (98,735) | (114,223) | ||||
Vessel operating expenses | (14,427) | (13,316) | (44,622) | (45,846) | ||||
Time charter-in | ||||||||
Operating expense component | (2,115) | (2,320) | (7,229) | (4,664) | ||||
Vessel lease expense component | (1,946) | (2,135) | (6,652) | (4,291) | ||||
Depreciation | (6,928) | (7,253) | (20,683) | (22,025) | ||||
Amortization of deferred drydock | (733) | (1,006) | (2,635) | (3,162) | ||||
General and administrative expenses | ||||||||
Corporate | (5,081) | (5,830) | (14,902) | (14,588) | ||||
Commercial and chartering | (1,087) | (919) | (3,310) | (2,863) | ||||
Unrealized gains / (losses) on derivatives | — | 3,364 | (31) | 4,264 | ||||
Interest expense and finance costs | (2,998) | (4,548) | (8,687) | (13,502) | ||||
Loss on extinguishment | — | (611) | — | (688) | ||||
Interest income | 418 | 191 | 1,263 | 221 | ||||
Loss on vessels sold | — | — | — | (6,917) | ||||
Income before taxes | 21,403 | 62,064 | 90,876 | 84,626 | ||||
Income tax | (50) | (27) | (347) | (72) | ||||
(Loss) / profit from equity method | (150) | (205) | (730) | (36) | ||||
Net Income | 21,203 | 61,832 | 89,799 | 84,518 | ||||
Preferred dividend | (857) | (857) | (2,543) | (2,543) | ||||
Net Income attributable to common | 20,346 | 60,975 | 87,256 | 81,975 | ||||
Earnings per share, basic | 0.49 | 1.57 | 2.12 | 2.27 | ||||
Earnings per share, diluted | 0.49 | 1.52 | 2.09 | 2.22 | ||||
Adjusted earnings (1) | 20,346 | 61,585 | 87,256 | 89,581 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share, basic | 0.49 | 1.59 | 2.12 | 2.48 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted | 0.49 | 1.54 | 2.09 | 2.43 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares | 41,296,128 | 38,766,186 | 41,072,686 | 36,104,796 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares | 41,754,259 | 40,115,511 | 41,742,364 | 36,930,518 | ||||
(1) | Adjusted earnings / (loss) is a non-GAAP measure and is defined and reconciled under the "Non-GAAP Measures" section. | |||||
Ardmore Shipping Corporation Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||
Nine Months Ended | ||||
In thousands of | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net income | 89,799 | 84,518 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation | 20,683 | 22,025 | ||
Amortization of deferred drydock expenditures | 2,635 | 3,162 | ||
Share-based compensation | 2,401 | 2,354 | ||
Loss on vessels sold | — | 6,917 | ||
Amortization of deferred finance fees | 913 | 1,815 | ||
Unrealized losses / (gains) on derivatives | 31 | (4,264) | ||
Operating lease ROU - lease liability, net | 12 | (73) | ||
Loss from equity method investments | 730 | 36 | ||
Deferred drydock payments | (5,654) | (1,231) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Receivables | 29,052 | (45,187) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (541) | (810) | ||
Advances and deposits | 357 | 1,088 | ||
Inventories | 823 | (8,083) | ||
Accounts payable | (153) | (1,144) | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (313) | 3,224 | ||
Deferred revenue | 391 | (1,363) | ||
Accrued interest | (300) | 482 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 140,866 | 63,466 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Proceeds from sale of vessels | — | 39,912 | ||
Payments for acquisition of vessels and vessel equipment | (12,079) | (1,149) | ||
Advances for ballast water treatment and scrubber systems | (5,353) | (645) | ||
Payments for other non-current assets | (69) | (96) | ||
Payments for equity investments | (1,142) | (363) | ||
Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities | (18,643) | 37,659 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Prepayment of finance lease obligation | — | (84,724) | ||
Proceeds from long-term debt | — | 96,019 | ||
Repayments of long-term debt | (77,480) | (138,093) | ||
Repayments of finance leases | (1,463) | (12,298) | ||
Payments for deferred finance fees | — | (3,405) | ||
Payment of common share dividend | (40,546) | — | ||
Issuance of common stock, net | — | 38,977 | ||
Payment of preferred share dividend | (2,543) | (2,428) | ||
Net cash (used in) financing activities | (122,032) | (105,952) | ||
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 191 | (4,827) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 50,569 | 55,449 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 50,760 | 50,622 | ||
Ardmore Shipping Corporation Unaudited Other Operating Data | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | |||||
In thousands of | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 31,644 | 71,927 | 121,649 | 126,435 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDAR (1) | 33,590 | 74,062 | 128,301 | 130,726 | ||||
AVERAGE DAILY DATA | ||||||||
MR Tankers Spot TCE per day (2) | 28,493 | 44,228 | 30,664 | 30,758 | ||||
Fleet TCE per day (2) | 26,347 | 40,308 | 29,114 | 27,895 | ||||
Fleet operating expenses per day (3) | 6,439 | 6,009 | 6,609 | 6,334 | ||||
Technical management fees per day (4) | 445 | 375 | 480 | 458 | ||||
6,884 | 6,384 | 7,089 | 6,792 | |||||
MR Eco-Design Tankers | ||||||||
TCE per day (2) | 25,932 | 44,897 | 30,503 | 30,589 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses per day (5) | 6,904 | 6,434 | 7,187 | 6,776 | ||||
MR Eco-Mod Tankers | ||||||||
TCE per day (2) | 36,362 | 37,607 | 31,144 | 27,203 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses per day (5) | 6,936 | 5,558 | 6,943 | 6,578 | ||||
Prod/Chem Eco-Design Tankers (25k | ||||||||
TCE per day (2) | 20,023 | 31,536 | 24,198 | 21,894 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses per day (5) | 6,827 | 6,634 | 6,870 | 6,939 | ||||
FLEET | ||||||||
Average number of operating vessels | 26.0 | 27.0 | 26.2 | 27.0 | ||||
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP measures and are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable | ||||
(2) | Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rate, a non-GAAP measure, represents net revenues (a non-GAAP measure representing revenues less voyage expenses) divided by revenue days. Revenue days are the total number of calendar days the vessels are in the Company's possession less off-hire days generally associated with drydocking or repairs and idle days associated with repositioning of vessels held for sale. Net revenue utilized to calculate the TCE rate is determined on a discharge to discharge basis, which is different from how the Company records revenue under | ||||
(3) | Fleet operating expenses per day are routine operating expenses and comprise crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils and communication expenses. These amounts do not include expenditures related to vessel upgrades and enhancements or other non-routine expenditures which were expensed during the period. | ||||
(4) | Technical management fees are fees paid to third-party technical managers. | ||||
(5) | Vessel operating expenses per day include technical management fees. | ||||
Ardmore Shipping Corporation Fleet Details at September 30, 2023 (Expressed in Millions of | ||||||||||||||||
Estimated Resale | Estimated | |||||||||||||||
Newbuilding | Depreciated | |||||||||||||||
Eco | Price (1) | Replacement | ||||||||||||||
Vessel | IMO | Built | Country | Dwt | Specification | September 30, 2023 | Value (2) | |||||||||
Seahawk | IMO2/3 | Nov-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 35.53 | |||||||
Seawolf | IMO2/3 | Aug-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 35.13 | |||||||
Seafox | IMO2/3 | Jun-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 34.89 | |||||||
Sealion | IMO2/3 | May-15 | S. | 49,999 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 34.74 | |||||||
Engineer | IMO2/3 | Mar-14 | S. | 49,420 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.58 | |||||||
Seavanguard | IMO2/3 | Feb-14 | S. | 49,998 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.39 | |||||||
Exporter | IMO2/3 | Feb-14 | S. | 49,466 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.44 | |||||||
Seavantage | IMO2/3 | Jan-14 | S. | 49,997 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.26 | |||||||
Encounter | IMO2/3 | Jan-14 | S. | 49,478 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.15 | |||||||
Explorer | IMO2/3 | Jan-14 | S. | 49,494 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.30 | |||||||
Endurance | IMO2/3 | Dec-13 | S. | 49,466 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 32.09 | |||||||
Enterprise | IMO2/3 | Sep-13 | S. | 49,453 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 31.66 | |||||||
Endeavour | IMO2/3 | Jul-13 | S. | 49,997 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 31.36 | |||||||
Seaventure | IMO2/3 | Jun-13 | S. | 49,998 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 31.14 | |||||||
Seavaliant | IMO2/3 | Feb-13 | S. | 49,998 | Eco-Design | $ | 50.00 | $ | 30.63 | |||||||
Seafarer | - | Jun-10 | 49,999 | Eco-Mod | $ | 50.00 | $ | 25.32 | ||||||||
Defender | IMO2 | Feb-15 | S. | 37,791 | Eco-Design | $ | 44.00 | $ | 30.10 | |||||||
Dauntless | IMO2 | Feb-15 | S. | 37,764 | Eco-Design | $ | 44.00 | $ | 30.05 | |||||||
Chippewa | IMO2 | Nov-15 | 25,217 | Eco-Design | $ | 37.50 | $ | 26.44 | ||||||||
Chinook | IMO2 | Jul-15 | 25,217 | Eco-Design | $ | 37.50 | $ | 26.03 | ||||||||
Cheyenne | IMO2 | Mar-15 | 25,217 | Eco-Design | $ | 37.50 | $ | 25.60 | ||||||||
Cherokee | IMO2 | Jan-15 | 25,215 | Eco-Design | $ | 37.50 | $ | 25.29 | ||||||||
$ | 680.12 | |||||||||||||||
Cash / Debt / Work. Cap / Other Assets | $ | (3.09) | ||||||||||||||
Total Asset Value (Assets) (3) | $ | 677.02 | ||||||||||||||
DRV / Share (3)(4) | $ | 16.39 | ||||||||||||||
Ardmore Commercial Management (5) | $ | 19.50 | ||||||||||||||
Total Asset Value (Assets & Commercial Management) (3) | $ | 696.52 | ||||||||||||||
DRV / Share (3)(4) | $ | 16.87 | ||||||||||||||
Investment in Element 1 Corp. / e1 Marine (6) | $ | 11.20 | ||||||||||||||
Total Asset Value (Assets, Commercial Management & | $ | 707.73 | ||||||||||||||
DRV / Share (3)(4)(6) | $ | 17.14 | ||||||||||||||
1. | Based on the average of two broker estimates of prompt resale for a newbuild vessel of equivalent deadweight tonne at a yard in | ||||
2. | Depreciated Replacement Value ("DRV") is based on estimated resale price for a newbuild vessel depreciated for the age of each vessel (assuming an estimated useful life of 25 years on a straight-line basis and assuming a residual scrap value of | ||||
3. | Depreciated Replacement Value ("DRV") and DRV per share are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that many investors use DRV as a reference point in assessing valuation of fleets of ships and similar assets. | ||||
4. | DRV / Share calculated using 41,298,849 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2023. | ||||
5. | Ardmore Commercial Management is management's estimate of the value of Ardmore's commercial management and pooling business. The estimate is based on industry standard commercial management and pooling fees in determining revenue less Ardmore's commercial and chartering overhead (as stated in Ardmore's Statement of Operations) and applying an illustrative multiple to the resulting net earnings of 7x. The multiple is illustrative only and may not be indicative of the valuation multiple the Company could achieve if it were to sell its commercial management and pooling business. Revenue of this business is comprised of (i) commission ( | ||||
6. | Valuation of investment in E1 Corp. and e1 Marine (a joint venture with E1 Corp and Maritime Partners, LLC, of which ASC owns | ||||
CO2 Emissions Reporting(1)
In April 2018, the International Maritime Organization's ("IMO") Marine Environment Protection Committee ("MEPC") adopted an initial strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from ships, setting out a vision to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping and phase them out as soon as possible. Ardmore is committed to transparency and contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions in the Company's industry. Ardmore's reporting methodology is in line with the framework set out within the IMO's Data Collection System ("DCS") initiated in 2019.
On January 1, 2023 the BIMCO CII Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties came into force. This clause outlines that the charterer should take responsibility for a ship's emissions. On this basis, Ardmore's GHG emissions analysis has been updated to exclude the impact of ships time-chartered out and to include the impact of ships time-chartered in. Previously all vessels were included in Ardmore's analysis from the fleet except for vessels commercially managed by Ardmore.
Three Months Ended | Twelve months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||
Number of Vessels in Operation (at period end)(2) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | |||||
Fleet Average Age | 10.2 | 9.3 | 10.2 | 9.3 | |||||
CO2 Emissions Generated in Metric Tonnes | 106,724 | 102,523 | 420,298 | 375,263 | |||||
Distance Travelled (Nautical Miles) | 411,092 | 374,038 | 1,538,072 | 1,411,809 | |||||
Fuel Consumed in Metric Tonnes | 33,780 | 32,477 | 133,010 | 118,785 | |||||
Cargo Heating and Tank Cleaning Emissions | |||||||||
Fuel Consumed in Metric Tonnes | 255 | 774 | 1,771 | 3,659 | |||||
% of Total Fuel Consumed | 0.75 % | 2.38 % | 1.33 % | 3.08 % | |||||
Annual Efficiency Ratio (AER) for the period(3) | |||||||||
Fleet | 5.80g / tm | 6.14g / tm | 6.10g / tm | 5.93g / tm | |||||
MR Eco-Design | 5.54g / tm | 5.70g / tm | 5.69g / tm | 5.67g / tm | |||||
MR Eco-Mod | 5.80g / tm | 6.43g / tm | 6.22g / tm | 5.95g / tm | |||||
Chemical | 7.16g / tm | 7.77g / tm | 7.76g / tm | 7.49g / tm | |||||
Chemical (Less Cargo Heating & Tank Cleaning)(4) | 7.00g / tm | 7.41g / tm | 7.32g / tm | 6.91g / tm | |||||
Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) | |||||||||
Fleet | 12.21g / ctm | 13.06g / ctm | 13.37g / ctm | 12.16g / ctm | |||||
MR Eco-Design | 12.44g / ctm | 12.61g / ctm | 13.27g / ctm | 11.93g / ctm | |||||
MR Eco-Mod | 10.96g / ctm | 14.63g / ctm | 13.04g / ctm | 12.17g / ctm | |||||
Chemical | 12.86g / ctm | 12.92g / ctm | 14.12g / ctm | 12.73g / ctm | |||||
Chemical (Less Cargo Heating & Tank Cleaning)(3) | 12.58g / ctm | 12.32g / ctm | 13.33g / ctm | 11.74g / ctm | |||||
Wind Strength (% greater than 4 on BF) | 47.89 % | 47.32 % | 49.09 % | 46.91 % | |||||
% Idle Time | 3.79 % | 2.10 % | 3.96 % | 3.01 % | |||||
tm = tonne-mile | |||||||||
ctm = cargo tonne-mile | |||||||||
Ardmore Performance
It should be noted that results vary quarter to quarter depending on ship activity, ballast / laden ratio, cargo carried, weather, waiting time, time in port and vessel speed. However, analysis is also presented on a trailing 12-month basis to provide a more accurate assessment of Ardmore's progress over a longer period and to mitigate seasonality. From a weather perspective rougher weather (based on Beaufort Scale wind force rating being greater than 4 BF) will generally have a mitigating impact on the ability to optimize fuel consumption while idle time will impact ships metrics as they will still require power to run but will not be moving. Overall Ardmore Shipping's carbon emissions for the trailing 12-month period increased from 375,263 metric tonnes to 420,298 metric tonnes of CO2, primarily due to increased distances travelled and heightened vessel speeds. Fleet EEOI for the period increased from 12.16 g / ctm to 13.37 g / ctm, primarily due to higher repositioning days on account of drydocks and heightened vessel speeds while AER increased from 5.93 g / tm to 6.10 g / tm, primarily due to heightened vessel speeds. Ardmore seeks to achieve improvements through a combination of technological advancements and operational optimization.
1 Ardmore's emissions data is based on the reporting tools and information reasonably available to Ardmore and its applicable third-party technical managers for Ardmore's owned fleet. Management assesses such data and may adjust and restate the data to reflect latest information. It is expected that the shipping industry will continue to refine the performance measures for emissions and efficiency over time. AER and EEOI metrics are impacted by external factors such as charter speed, vessel orders and weather, in conjunction with overall market factors such as cargo load sizes and fleet utilization rate. As such, variance in performance can be found in the reported emissions between two periods for the same vessel and between vessels of a similar size and type. Furthermore, other companies may report slight variations (e.g. some shipping companies report CO2 in tonnes per kilometer as opposed to CO2 in tonnes per nautical mile) and consequently it is not always practical to directly compare emissions from different companies. The figures reported above represent Ardmore's initial findings; the Company is committed to improving the methodology and transparency of its emissions reporting in line with industry best practices. Accordingly, the above results may vary as the methodology and performance measures set out by the industry evolve. | |||
2 Includes time-chartered out and time-chartered in vessels. | |||
3 Annual Efficiency Ratio ("AER") is a measure of carbon efficiency using the parameters of fuel consumption, distance travelled, and design deadweight tonnage ("DWT"). AER is reported in unit grams of CO2 per ton-mile (gCO2/dwt-nm). It is calculated by dividing (i) mass of fuel consumed by type converted to metric tonnes of CO2 by (ii) DWT multiplied by distance travelled in nautical miles. A lower AER reflects better carbon efficiency. | |||
4 The AER and EEOI figures are presented including the impact of cargo heating and tank cleaning operations unless stated. | |||
5 Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator ("EEOI") is a tool for measuring CO2 gas emissions in a given time period per unit of transport work performed. It is calculated by dividing (i) mass of fuel consumed by type converted to metric tonnes of CO2 by (ii) cargo carried in tonnes multiplied by laden voyage distance in nautical miles. This calculation is performed as per IMO MEPC.1/Circ684. A lower EEOI reflects lower CO2 gas emissions in a given time period per unit of transport work performed. | |||
6 Idle time is the amount of time a vessel is waiting in port or awaiting the laycan or waiting in port/at sea unfixed. | |||
Non-GAAP Measures
EBITDA + vessel lease expense component (i.e. EBITDAR)
EBITDAR is defined as EBITDA (i.e. earnings before interest, loss on extinguishment, unrealized gains/(losses) on interest rate derivatives, profit/(loss) on equity method investments, taxes, depreciation and amortization) plus the vessel lease expense component of total charter hire expense for chartered-in vessels. Adjusted EBITDAR is defined as EBITDAR before certain items that Ardmore believes are not representative of its operating performance, including gain or loss on sale of vessels.
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized total charter hire expense of
Many companies in our industry report under IFRS; we therefore use EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR as tools to compare our valuation with the valuation of these other companies in our industry. We do not use EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR as measures of performance or liquidity. We present below reconciliations of net income / (loss) attributable to common stockholders to EBITDAR (which includes an adjustment for vessel lease operating expenses) and Adjusted EBITDAR.
EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR, as presented, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. In addition, EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as measures of overall performance since they exclude vessel rent, which is a normal, recurring cash operating expense related to our in-chartering of vessels that is necessary to operate our business. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings (for purposes of dividend calculations)
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings are not measures prepared in accordance with
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings are presented in this press release as the Company believes that they provide investors with a means of evaluating and understanding how Ardmore's management evaluates operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA increase the comparability of the Company's fundamental performance from period to period. This increased comparability is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of interest expense, taxes, depreciation or amortization, which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect net income between periods. The Company believes that including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings as financial and operating measures assists investors in making investment decisions regarding the Company and its common stock.
For purposes solely of the quarterly common dividend calculation, Adjusted Earnings represents the Company's Adjusted earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, but excluding the impact of unrealized gains / (losses) and certain non-recurring items.
These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | |||||
In thousands of | ||||||||
Net income | 21,203 | 61,832 | 89,799 | 84,518 | ||||
Interest income | (418) | (191) | (1,263) | (221) | ||||
Interest expense and finance costs | 2,998 | 4,548 | 8,687 | 13,502 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment | — | 611 | — | 688 | ||||
Income tax | 50 | 27 | 347 | 71 | ||||
Unrealized (gains) / losses on derivatives | — | (3,364) | 31 | (4,264) | ||||
Depreciation | 6,928 | 7,253 | 20,683 | 22,025 | ||||
Amortization of deferred drydock | 733 | 1,006 | 2,635 | 3,162 | ||||
Loss from equity method investments | 150 | 205 | 730 | 36 | ||||
EBITDA | 31,644 | 71,927 | 121,649 | 119,517 | ||||
Loss on vessels sold | — | — | — | 6,917 | ||||
ADJUSTED EBITDA | 31,644 | 71,927 | 121,649 | 126,434 | ||||
Plus: Vessel lease expense component | 1,946 | 2,135 | 6,652 | 4,291 | ||||
ADJUSTED EBITDAR | 33,590 | 74,062 | 128,301 | 130,725 | ||||
Reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders to Adjusted earnings | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | |||||
In thousands of | ||||||||
Net income attributable to common stockholders | 20,346 | 60,975 | 87,256 | 81,976 | ||||
Loss on vessels sold | — | — | — | 6,917 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment | — | 610 | — | 688 | ||||
Adjusted earnings | 20,346 | 61,585 | 87,256 | 89,581 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share, basic | 0.49 | 1.59 | 2.12 | 2.48 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted | 0.49 | 1.54 | 2.09 | 2.43 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic | 41,296,128 | 38,766,186 | 41,072,686 | 36,104,796 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, | 41,754,259 | 40,115,511 | 41,742,364 | 36,930,518 | ||||
Adjusted earnings for purposes of dividend calculation | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2023 | ||||||||
In thousands of | ||||||||
Adjusted earnings for the purposes of dividend | 20,346 | |||||||
Dividend to be paid | 6,782 | |||||||
Dividend Per Share (DPS) | 0.16 | |||||||
Number of shares outstanding as of November 7, 2023 | 41,298,849 | |||||||
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "intends", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "potential", "may", "expect", and similar expressions.
Forward looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements regarding: future operating or financial results, including future earnings; global and regional economic conditions and trends; shipping market trends and market fundamentals, including tanker demand and supply and future spot and charter rates; the potential effect of short-duration rate spikes in key regional markets; the Company's business strategies, initiatives and sustainability agenda, and related future outcomes; the potential effect of the recently declared Hamas-Israel war on the Company's business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; expected employment of the Company's vessels and expected drydocking days during the fourth quarter of 2023; management's estimates of the Depreciated Replacement Value (DRV) of its vessels and of the value of the Company's commercial management and pooling business; trends in the Company's performance as measured by energy efficiency and emission-reduction metrics; the impact of energy transition on the Company and the markets in which the Company operates; expected continuation of refinement by the Company of performance measures for emissions and efficiency; and the timing and payment of quarterly dividends by the Company. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, including, without limitation, Ardmore management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company's control, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. The Company cautions readers of this release not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the Company's future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company's view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include: the strength of world economies and currencies; general market conditions, including fluctuations in spot and charter rates and vessel values; changes in demand for and the supply of tanker vessel capacity; changes in the projections of spot and time charter or pool trading of the Company's vessels; a lack of simultaneous short-duration rate hikes in key regional markets; future developments relating to
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