Cool Company Ltd. Q4 2023 Business Update
- Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) reported strong financial performance for Q4 2023, with total operating revenues of $97.1 million.
- Net income for the quarter was $22.41 million, reflecting a decrease primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market losses on interest rate swaps.
- The company achieved an average Time Charter Equivalent Earnings (TCE) of $87,300 per day in Q4, demonstrating operational efficiency.
- CoolCo generated Adjusted EBITDA of $69.4 million in Q4, showcasing financial stability and growth.
- The company announced sale and leaseback financing arrangements for two state-of-the-art MEGA LNG carriers and received commitments to upsize existing term loan facilities.
- CoolCo declared a dividend of $0.41 per share for Q4, highlighting shareholder value.
- The CEO emphasized the company's strong operational performance, strategic market positioning, and future growth prospects.
- CoolCo has a backlog of $1.4 billion in contracted revenue, indicating a positive outlook for near-term earnings growth.
- None.
Insights
The financial performance of Cool Company Ltd. ("CoolCo") in Q4 2023 shows an increase in operating revenues to $97.1 million from $92.9 million in Q3 2023, indicating a positive trend in revenue generation. However, there is a notable decrease in net income, from $39.21 million in Q3 to $22.41 million in Q4, which the company attributes to unrealized mark-to-market losses on interest rate swaps. This volatility in net income highlights the impact of financial instruments and market conditions on the company's profitability. Investors should consider the potential for similar fluctuations in the future, as interest rate swap valuations can significantly affect reported earnings.
The company's Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA both increased in Q4, suggesting improved operational efficiency and earnings quality. TCE, a standard shipping industry performance measure that equates net voyage revenue to the number of operating days, reached the company's highest quarterly level, which may signal strong operational management and favorable market conditions. The Adjusted EBITDA, which removes non-cash and non-operating items, provides a clearer view of the company's underlying profitability and cash generation capabilities. These figures are critical for investors as they assess the company's ability to service debt, fund operations and pay dividends.
From a market perspective, the LNG carrier sector faced a normalization in rates post the heightened demand following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, CoolCo's strategic positioning with medium and long-term charters at higher rates has allowed it to maintain a competitive edge. The company's anticipation of a market upswing in the second half of 2024, based on expected longer voyage distances and increased LNG volumes heading east, suggests a strategic approach to fleet deployment and chartering activities. The mention of environmental regulations and the competitive disadvantage of older vessels implies a market shift favoring newer, more efficient ships. This could impact the supply-demand dynamics and pricing power within the industry.
Additionally, the company's backlog of $1.4 billion in contracted revenue provides visibility into future earnings, which is a positive signal for investors. However, the orderbook-to-fleet ratio and the potential impact of new liquefaction projects on the demand for LNG carriers should be monitored closely. The timing of vessel deliveries and project startups may create temporary imbalances in the market, influencing charter rates and vessel utilization.
Regulatory changes, particularly the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) carbon intensity indicator (CII) rules and carbon pricing for voyages into Europe, are likely to have a significant impact on the LNG carrier industry. CoolCo's focus on state-of-the-art vessels positions it favorably in an environment where emissions regulations are becoming increasingly stringent. The company's ability to secure long-term charters for its modern fleet could provide a competitive advantage and pricing power in the face of these regulations.
For investors, understanding the implications of such regulations is crucial, as they can affect both the operational costs and the demand for different types of vessels. Companies with newer fleets that meet or exceed environmental standards are likely to experience increased demand, while those with older, less efficient vessels may face challenges. The strategic importance of CoolCo's investment in fleet modernization and environmental performance enhancements should be considered when evaluating its long-term prospects in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Q4 Highlights and Subsequent Events
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Generated total operating revenues of
$97.1 million $92.9 million -
Net income of
$22.4 $39.2 -
Achieved average Time Charter Equivalent Earnings ("TCE")2 of
$87,300 $82,400 -
Generated Adjusted EBITDA2 of
$69.4 million $62.8 million - During the Quarter, the Company announced that it had entered into sale and leaseback financing arrangements (the “Sale and Leasebacks”) with Huaxia Financial Leasing Co. Ltd for the two state-of-the-art MEGA LNG carriers under order at Hyundai-Samho (the "Newbuilds");
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Subsequent to the Quarter, the Company received commitments from certain banks to upsize (on a delayed draw-down basis) the existing
$520 million - Announced a twelve-month charter, which is scheduled to commence during the first quarter of 2024.
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Declared a dividend for Q4 of
$0.41
Richard Tyrrell, CEO, commented:
“In the fourth quarter, we benefited from strong operational performance, a seasonal uplift on our variable rate contract, and the continuing impact of our fleet’s fixed-rate charter coverage. Additionally, we took measured exposure to the charter market in the form of one vessel that we chose to deploy directly in the spot market while waiting for the right term opportunity. The net result was a sequentially higher TCE level at
This winter saw rates return to more normalized levels after an extraordinary period following the Russian invasion of
Due to the relatively warm northern hemisphere winter, gas prices have fallen and reduced the option value to charterers of maintaining excess LNG carrier capacity to facilitate opportunistic trades. This, combined with some delays to certain liquefaction projects, has resulted in sublets weighing on time charter rates. Nonetheless, CoolCo’s Newbuilds continue to attract interest and remain the only such vessels in the market available from independent owners in 2024, and thus the only such vessels likely to be available for term contracts. With the imposition of increasingly tight emissions regulations in the coming years, the relative advantage of these state-of-the-art vessels only increases over time. Conversely, older steam turbine vessels, which presently make up
CoolCo has a backlog of
Financial Highlights
The table below sets forth certain key financial information for Q4 2023, Q3 2023, Q4 2022, FY 2023 and December 31, 2022 ("FY 2022"), split between Successor and Predecessor periods, as defined below.
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Twelve Months ended December 31, |
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Q4 2023 |
Q3 2023 |
Q4 2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
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(in thousands of $, except TCE) |
Successor |
Successor |
Successor |
Successor |
Successor |
Predecessor |
Total |
Time and voyage charter revenues |
89,319 |
84,523 |
79,032 |
347,081 |
183,567 |
37,289 |
220,856 |
Total operating revenues |
97,144 |
92,901 |
90,255 |
379,010 |
212,978 |
43,456 |
256,434 |
Operating income |
55,051 |
48,336 |
48,881 |
200,893 |
110,936 |
27,728 |
138,664 |
Net income 1 |
22,415 |
39,170 |
33,069 |
176,363 |
87,500 |
23,244 |
110,744 |
Adjusted EBITDA2 |
69,432 |
62,754 |
58,621 |
259,894 |
134,585 |
33,473 |
168,058 |
Average daily TCE2 (to the closest |
87,300 |
82,400 |
83,600 |
83,600 |
73,000 |
57,100 |
69,800 |
Note: As disclosed previously, the commencement of operations and funding of CoolCo and the acquisition of its initial tri-fuel diesel electric ("TFDE") LNG carriers, The Cool Pool Limited and the shipping and FSRU management organization from Golar LNG Limited ("Golar") were completed in a phased process. It commenced with the funding of CoolCo on January 27, 2022 and concluded with the acquisition of the LNG carrier and FSRU management organization on June 30, 2022, with vessel acquisitions taking place on different dates over that period. Results for the twelve months that commenced January 1, 2022 and ended December 31, 2022 have therefore been split between the period prior to the funding of CoolCo and various phased acquisitions of vessel and management entities (the "Predecessor" period) and the period subsequent to the various phased acquisitions (the "Successor" period). The combined results are not in accordance with |
LNG Market Review
The average
Because trading opportunities that rely on LNG carriers for floating storage were limited and periods of West-East arbitrage did not materialize, the pre-winter seasonal spike that began in late September quickly normalized, as has been seen in prior years when similar trading conditions prevailed. LNG was generally traded within its basin of origin, which reduced the number of long-distance inter-basin voyages. While those inter-basin voyages that did take place during the Quarter were extended by limitations on Panama Canal traffic and the more recent threat of attacks in the Red Sea causing vessels to route around the Cape of Good Hope, the limited number of such voyages during the winter 2023/24 has meant that their effect on prevailing rates has not been material.
The high level of LNG prices in the first half of the year and expectation that these would persist resulted in coal being stockpiled for the current winter. Today’s lower actual prices and the environmental benefits of transitioning from coal-to-gas are likely to make LNG an increasingly attractive alternative going forward, particularly in markets such as
Operational Review
CoolCo's fleet continued to perform well with a Q4 fleet utilization of
Subsequent to the Quarter, a ship management services customer has decided to transfer an additional two vessels for which CoolCo currently provides technical management to managers that solely provide ship management services. This is not expected to materially impact CoolCo's earnings and we expect to incur some immaterial restructuring costs to adjust our operations in light of this change.
Business Development
Subsequent to the end of the Quarter, the Company announced that it has entered into a new time charter agreement for one of its TFDE vessels. The 12-month time charter is with Santos Singapore Shipping Pte. Ltd. and is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2024. The vessel is scheduled to be upgraded to LNGe specification in the third quarter of 2024 and the charter includes an innovative commercial mechanism to reward both the charterer and CoolCo for realizing performance and environmental gains as a result of the upgrades.
CoolCo continues to be in discussions with multiple potential charterers seeking employment for the two Newbuilds it has on order for delivery towards the end of second half of 2024. While headline LNG carrier rates and recent negative sentiment in the sector have served as a headwind to securing long-term employment at attractive rates, several charterers are known to have specific and as-yet-unmet transportation requirements and are expected to come to market in advance of the 2024 winter season and delivery of the Newbuilds.
Financing and Liquidity
In October 2023, the Company announced that it had entered into Sale and Leasebacks for the Newbuilds with Huaxia Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. The Sale and Leasebacks are on a fixed rate per day basis for 10 years, with extension options, an implied fixed interest rate just under
Subsequent to the Quarter, the Company received commitments from certain banks to upsize the existing
As of December 31, 2023, CoolCo had cash and cash equivalents of
Overall, the Company’s interest rate on its debt is fixed or hedged for approximately
Corporate and Other Matters
As of December 31, 2023, CoolCo had 53,702,846 shares issued and outstanding. Of these, 31,254,390 shares (
In line with the Company’s variable dividend policy, the Board has declared a Q4 dividend of
Outlook
In the coming years, the global supply of LNG is set to increase by more than
Among LNG carriers currently on the water, the older, less efficient vessels in the charter market are expected to face growing competitive pressure over time, particularly among the steam turbine vessels that continue to make up over
The limited supply of modern vessels available for time charter employment through the medium-term is concentrated among a small number of owners, including CoolCo. Given the improved bargaining position afforded by a combination of scarcity and concentration, such owners have remained focused primarily on longer-term charters that would bridge the period from now until the next wave of LNG supply is expected to arrive in 2026-2027. A newbuild vessel ordered today would have a lead time of approximately four years, a purchase price exceeding
1 Net income includes mark-to market loss on interest rate swaps amounting to |
2 Refer to 'Appendix A' - Non-GAAP financial measures and definitions, for definitions of these measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure. |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release and any other written or oral statements made by us in connection with this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities and events that will, should, could, are expected to or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
The forward-looking statements in this document are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates and projections. These statements involve significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and factors that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, and that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including:
- changes in demand in the LNG shipping industry, including the market for modern TFDE vessels;
- general LNG market conditions, including fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values;
- our ability to successfully employ our vessels and at attractive rates;
- changes in the supply of LNG vessels;
- our ability to access to financing and refinancing;
- our continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with the financial covenants therein;
- potential conflicts of interest involving our significant shareholders;
- our ability to pay dividends;
- general economic, political and business conditions, including sanctions and other measures;
- changes in our operating expenses due to inflationary pressure and volatility of supply and maintenance including fuel or cooling down prices and lay-up costs when vessels are not on charter, drydocking and insurance costs;
- fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates;
- vessel breakdowns and instances of loss of hire;
- vessel underperformance and related warranty claims;
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potential disruption of shipping routes and demand due to accidents, piracy or political events and/or instability, including the ongoing conflicts in the
Middle East ; - compliance with, and our liabilities under, governmental, tax, environmental and safety laws and regulations;
- information system failures, cyber incidents or breaches in security;
- adjustments in our ship management business and related costs;
- changes in governmental regulation, tax and trade matters and actions taken by regulatory authorities; and
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other risks indicated in the risk factors included in CoolCo’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 and other filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The foregoing factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statement included in this report should not be construed as exhaustive. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
As a result, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.
Responsibility Statement
We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
February 28, 2024 Cool Company Ltd.
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Questions should be directed to: c/o Cool Company Ltd - +44 207 659 1111 |
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Richard Tyrrell (Chief Executive Officer & Director) |
Cyril Ducau (Chairman of the Board) |
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John Boots (Chief Financial Officer) |
Antoine Bonnier (Director) |
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Joanna Huipei Zhou (Director) |
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Sami Iskander (Director) |
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Neil Glass (Director) |
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Peter Anker (Director) |
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COOL COMPANY LTD UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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For the three months ended |
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For the twelve months ended |
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Oct-Dec
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Jul-Sep
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Oct-Dec
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2023 |
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2022 |
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(in thousands of $) |
Successor
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Successor
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Successor
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Successor
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Successor
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Predecessor
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Time and voyage charter revenues |
89,319 |
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84,523 |
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79,032 |
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347,081 |
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183,567 |
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37,289 |
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Vessel and other management fee revenues |
3,308 |
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3,860 |
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|
3,441 |
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14,301 |
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|
7,125 |
|
6,167 |
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Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net |
4,517 |
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4,518 |
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7,782 |
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17,628 |
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22,286 |
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— |
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Total operating revenues |
97,144 |
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92,901 |
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90,255 |
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379,010 |
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212,978 |
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43,456 |
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Vessel operating expenses |
(16,804 |
) |
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(18,556 |
) |
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(15,752 |
) |
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(72,783 |
) |
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(40,459 |
) |
(7,706 |
) |
Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net |
(1,019 |
) |
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(1,137 |
) |
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(432 |
) |
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(4,532 |
) |
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(1,644 |
) |
(1,229 |
) |
Administrative expenses |
(5,372 |
) |
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(5,936 |
) |
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(7,668 |
) |
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(24,173 |
) |
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(14,004 |
) |
(5,422 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
(18,898 |
) |
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(18,936 |
) |
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(17,522 |
) |
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(76,629 |
) |
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(45,935 |
) |
(5,745 |
) |
Total operating expenses |
(42,093 |
) |
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(44,565 |
) |
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(41,374 |
) |
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(178,117 |
) |
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(102,042 |
) |
(20,102 |
) |
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Other operating income |
— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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4,374 |
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Operating income |
55,051 |
|
|
48,336 |
|
|
48,881 |
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|
200,893 |
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|
110,936 |
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27,728 |
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Other non-operating income |
— |
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— |
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— |
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42,549 |
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— |
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— |
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Financial income/(expense): |
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Interest income |
1,743 |
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2,176 |
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883 |
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8,227 |
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1,273 |
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4 |
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Interest expense |
(20,463 |
) |
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(20,379 |
) |
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(15,491 |
) |
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(80,190 |
) |
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(30,664 |
) |
(4,725 |
) |
(Losses)/Gains on derivative instruments |
(13,115 |
) |
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9,689 |
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(935 |
) |
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7,278 |
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8,592 |
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— |
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Other financial items, net |
(426 |
) |
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(605 |
) |
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(299 |
) |
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(1,838 |
) |
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(2,526 |
) |
622 |
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Financial income/(expense), net |
(32,261 |
) |
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(9,119 |
) |
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(15,842 |
) |
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(66,523 |
) |
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(23,325 |
) |
(4,099 |
) |
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Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests |
22,790 |
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39,217 |
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33,039 |
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176,919 |
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87,611 |
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23,629 |
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Income taxes, net |
(375 |
) |
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(47 |
) |
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30 |
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(556 |
) |
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(111 |
) |
(385 |
) |
Net income |
22,415 |
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39,170 |
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33,069 |
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176,363 |
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87,500 |
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23,244 |
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Net (income)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
(351 |
) |
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(340 |
) |
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144 |
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(1,634 |
) |
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(1,758 |
) |
(8,206 |
) |
Net income attributable to the Owners of Cool Company Ltd |
22,064 |
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38,830 |
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33,213 |
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174,729 |
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85,742 |
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15,038 |
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Net income/(loss) attributable to: |
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Owners of Cool Company Ltd |
22,064 |
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38,830 |
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33,213 |
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174,729 |
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85,742 |
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15,038 |
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Non-controlling interests |
351 |
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340 |
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(144 |
) |
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1,634 |
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1,758 |
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8,206 |
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Net income |
22,415 |
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39,170 |
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33,069 |
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176,363 |
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87,500 |
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23,244 |
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(1) |
The commencement of operations and funding of CoolCo and the acquisition of its initial TFDE LNG carriers, The Cool Pool Limited and the shipping and FSRU management organization from Golar LNG Limited ("Golar") was completed in a phased process. On January 26, 2022, CoolCo entered into various agreements (the "Vessel SPA") with Golar, as amended on February 25, 2022, pursuant to which CoolCo acquired all of the outstanding shares of nine of Golar’s wholly-owned subsidiaries on various dates in March and April 2022. Eight of these entities were each the registered or disponent owner or lessee of the following modern LNG carriers: Crystal, Ice, Bear, Frost, Glacier, Snow, Kelvin and Seal (disposed subsequently). The Cool Pool Limited was the entity responsible for the marketing of these LNG carriers. For CoolCo, for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022, the successor period reflects the period beginning from January 27, 2022 with the closing of CoolCo’s Norwegian equity raise and the date CoolCo operations substantially commenced and were considered meaningful. Vessel SPA acquisition dates were staggered reflecting results, as the successor, from the date CoolCo obtained control of the respective vessel entities. |
(2) |
Predecessor period includes results derived from the carve-out of historical operations from Golar entities acquired by CoolCo as part of the Vessel SPA and ManCo SPA until the day before the staggered acquisition date per legal entity during the period beginning from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. |
| COOL COMPANY LTD UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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At December 31, |
At December 31, |
(in thousands of $, except number of shares) |
2023 |
2022 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
133,496 |
129,135 |
Restricted cash and short-term deposits |
3,350 |
3,435 |
Intangible assets, net |
825 |
5,552 |
Trade receivable and other current assets |
12,923 |
6,225 |
Inventories |
3,659 |
991 |
Total current assets |
154,253 |
145,338 |
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Non-current assets |
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Restricted cash |
492 |
507 |
Intangible assets, net |
9,438 |
8,315 |
Newbuildings |
181,904 |
— |
Vessels and equipment, net |
1,700,063 |
1,893,407 |
Other non-current assets |
10,793 |
10,494 |
Total assets |
2,056,943 |
2,058,061 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt |
194,413 |
180,065 |
Trade payables and other current liabilities |
98,917 |
98,524 |
Total current liabilities |
293,330 |
278,589 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Long-term debt |
866,671 |
958,237 |
Other non-current liabilities |
90,362 |
105,722 |
Total liabilities |
1,250,363 |
1,342,548 |
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Equity |
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Owners' equity includes 53,702,846 (2022: 53,688,462) common shares of |
735,990 |
646,557 |
Non-controlling interests |
70,590 |
68,956 |
Total equity |
806,580 |
715,513 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
2,056,943 |
2,058,061 |
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COOL COMPANY LTD UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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For the twelve months ended |
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Jan-Dec 2023 |
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Jan-Dec 2022 |
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(in thousands of $) |
Successor
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Successor
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Predecessor
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Operating activities |
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Net income |
176,363 |
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87,500 |
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23,244 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization expenses |
76,629 |
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45,935 |
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5,745 |
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Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities arising from charter agreements, net |
(17,628 |
) |
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(22,286 |
) |
— |
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Amortization of deferred charges and fair value adjustments |
4,124 |
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2,540 |
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1,588 |
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Gain on sale of Golar Seal vessel |
(42,549 |
) |
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— |
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— |
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Drydocking expenditure |
(4,547 |
) |
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(294 |
) |
— |
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Compensation cost related to share-based payment |
2,447 |
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|
320 |
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238 |
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Change in fair value of derivative instruments |
3,306 |
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(8,351 |
) |
— |
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Share based payments |
(232 |
) |
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— |
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— |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|||
Trade accounts receivable |
(7,044 |
) |
|
(427 |
) |
(117 |
) |
Inventories |
(2,668 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Other current and other non-current assets |
(3,864 |
) |
|
4,426 |
|
(7,226 |
) |
Amounts (due to) / from related parties |
(1,254 |
) |
|
(238 |
) |
1,252 |
|
Trade accounts payable |
18,486 |
|
|
640 |
|
(400 |
) |
Accrued expenses |
(6,367 |
) |
|
7,073 |
|
(180 |
) |
Other current and non-current liabilities |
3,724 |
|
|
1,396 |
|
2,957 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
198,926 |
|
|
118,234 |
|
27,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|||
Additions to vessels and equipment |
(13,801 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Additions to newbuildings |
(181,287 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Proceeds on sale of vessel |
184,300 |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
Additions to intangible assets |
(1,344 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Consideration for acquisition of vessels and management entities |
— |
|
|
(353,506 |
) |
— |
|
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities |
(12,132 |
) |
|
(353,506 |
) |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|||
Proceeds from short-term and long-term debt |
110,000 |
|
|
570,000 |
|
— |
|
Repayments of short-term and long-term debt |
(203,130 |
) |
|
(96,724 |
) |
(498,832 |
) |
Repayments of Parent's funding |
— |
|
|
— |
|
(136,351 |
) |
Financing arrangement fees and other costs |
(1,892 |
) |
|
(7,382 |
) |
— |
|
(Repayments to) / contributions from CoolCo in connection with acquisition, net of equity proceeds |
— |
|
|
(581,072 |
) |
581,072 |
|
Net proceeds from equity raise |
— |
|
|
432,635 |
|
— |
|
Cash dividends paid |
(87,511 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Net cash used in / (provided by) financing activities |
(182,533 |
) |
|
317,457 |
|
(54,111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Net increase / (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
4,261 |
|
|
82,185 |
|
(27,010 |
) |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |
133,077 |
|
|
50,892 |
|
77,902 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period |
137,338 |
|
|
133,077 |
|
50,892 |
|
COOL COMPANY LTD UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
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|
|
|
|
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 |
|||||||||||
(in thousands of $, except number of shares) |
|
Number of
|
|
Owners’
|
Additional
|
Retained
|
Owners'
|
Non- controlling Interests |
Total
|
|||||||
Consolidated successor balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
53,688,462 |
|
53,688 |
507,127 |
|
85,742 |
|
646,557 |
|
68,956 |
715,513 |
|
|||
Net income |
|
— |
|
— |
— |
|
174,729 |
|
174,729 |
|
1,634 |
176,363 |
|
|||
Share based payments contribution, net of share based payments |
|
— |
|
— |
2,215 |
|
— |
|
2,215 |
|
— |
2,215 |
|
|||
Restricted stock units |
|
14,384 |
|
15 |
(15 |
) |
— |
|
— |
|
— |
— |
|
|||
Dividends |
|
— |
|
— |
— |
|
(87,511 |
) |
(87,511 |
) |
— |
(87,511 |
) |
|||
Consolidated successor balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
53,702,846 |
|
53,703 |
509,327 |
|
172,960 |
|
735,990 |
|
70,590 |
806,580 |
|
|||
(1) |
Additional paid-in capital refers to the amounts of capital contributed or paid-in over and above the par value of the Company's issued share capital. |
|
|
|
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 |
||||||||||||
(in thousands of $, except number of shares) |
|
Number of
|
|
Parent’s /
|
Contributed/
|
Retained
|
Total
|
Non- controlling Interests |
Total
|
|||||||
Combined carve-out predecessor balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
1,010,000 |
|
|
1,010 |
|
779,852 |
|
(212,305 |
) |
568,557 |
|
174,498 |
|
743,055 |
|
Net income |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
15,038 |
|
15,038 |
|
8,206 |
|
23,244 |
|
Share based payments contribution |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
238 |
|
— |
|
238 |
|
— |
|
238 |
|
Deconsolidation of lessor VIEs |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
(115,412 |
) |
(115,412 |
) |
Combined carve-out predecessor balance upon disposal |
|
1,010,000 |
|
|
1,010 |
|
780,090 |
|
(197,267 |
) |
583,833 |
|
67,292 |
|
651,125 |
|
Cancellation of Parent's equity |
|
(1,000,000 |
) |
|
(1,000 |
) |
(780,090 |
) |
197,267 |
|
(583,823 |
) |
— |
|
(583,823 |
) |
Combined carve-out equity balance prior to acquisition |
|
10,000 |
|
|
10 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
10 |
|
67,292 |
|
67,302 |
|
Consolidated successor balance upon acquisition |
|
10,000 |
|
|
10 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
10 |
|
— |
|
10 |
|
Issuance of shares from private placement |
|
27,500,000 |
|
|
27,500 |
|
239,153 |
|
— |
|
266,653 |
|
— |
|
266,653 |
|
Issuance of shares to Golar |
|
12,500,000 |
|
|
12,500 |
|
115,350 |
|
— |
|
127,850 |
|
— |
|
127,850 |
|
Recognition of non-controlling interest upon acquisition |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
67,292 |
|
67,292 |
|
Issuance of shares from second private placement |
|
13,678,462 |
|
|
13,678 |
|
152,304 |
|
— |
|
165,982 |
|
— |
|
165,982 |
|
Fair value adjustment in relation to acquisition |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
(94 |
) |
(94 |
) |
Net income |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
85,742 |
|
85,742 |
|
1,758 |
|
87,500 |
|
Share based payments contribution |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
320 |
|
— |
|
320 |
|
— |
|
320 |
|
Consolidated successor balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
53,688,462 |
|
|
53,688 |
|
507,127 |
|
85,742 |
|
646,557 |
|
68,956 |
|
715,513 |
|
(1) |
Contributed / Additional paid-in capital refers to the amounts of capital contributed or paid-in over and above the par value of the Company's issued share capital. |
APPENDIX A - NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
Non-GAAP Financial Metrics Arising from How Management Monitors the Business
In addition to disclosing financial results in accordance with
Non-GAAP measure |
Closest equivalent US GAAP measure |
Adjustments to reconcile to primary financial statements prepared under US GAAP |
Rationale for adjustments |
Performance Measures |
|||
Adjusted EBITDA |
Net income |
'+/- Other non-operating income +/- Net financial expense, representing: Interest income, Interest expense, Gains/(Losses) on derivative instruments and Other financial items, net +/- Income taxes, net + Depreciation and amortization - Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities – charter agreements, net |
Increases the comparability of total business performance from period to period and against the performance of other companies by removing the impact of other non-operating income, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and liabilities -charter agreements, net, financing and tax items. |
Average daily TCE |
Time and voyage charter revenues |
- Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net
The above total is then divided by calendar days less scheduled off-hire days. |
- Measure of the average daily net revenue performance of a vessel.
- Standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in the vessel’s net revenue performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e. spot charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessel may be employed between the periods.
- Assists management in making decisions regarding the deployment and utilization of its fleet and in evaluating financial performance. |
Liquidity measures |
|||
Total Contractual Debt |
Total debt (current and non-current), net of deferred finance charges |
+ VIE Consolidation and fair value adjustments upon acquisition + Deferred Finance Charges
|
We consolidate two lessor VIEs for our sale and leaseback facilities (for the vessels Ice and Kelvin). This means that on consolidation, our contractual debt is eliminated and replaced with the Lessor VIEs’ debt.
Contractual debt represents our actual debt obligations under our various financing arrangements before consolidating the Lessor VIEs.
The measure enables investors and users of our financial statements to assess our liquidity and the split of our debt (current and non-current) based on our underlying contractual obligations. |
Total Company Cash |
CoolCo cash based on GAAP measures:
+ Cash and cash equivalents
+ Restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) |
- VIE restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) |
We consolidate lessor VIEs for our sale and leaseback facilities. This means that on consolidation, we include restricted cash held by the lessor VIEs.
Total Company Cash represents our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) before consolidating the lessor VIEs.
Management believes that this measure enables investors and users of our financial statements to assess our liquidity and aids comparability with our competitors. |
Reconciliations - Performance Measures
Adjusted EBITDA |
||||||||
|
For the three months ended |
|||||||
|
Oct-Dec 2023 |
|
Jul-Sep 2023 |
|
Oct-Dec 2022 |
|||
(in thousands of $) |
Successor
|
|
Successor
|
|
Successor
|
|||
Net income |
22,415 |
|
|
39,170 |
|
|
33,069 |
|
Other non-operating income |
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Interest income |
(1,743 |
) |
|
(2,176 |
) |
|
(883 |
) |
Interest expense |
20,463 |
|
|
20,379 |
|
|
15,491 |
|
Gains on derivative instruments |
13,115 |
|
|
(9,689 |
) |
|
935 |
|
Other financial items, net |
426 |
|
|
605 |
|
|
299 |
|
Income taxes, net |
375 |
|
|
47 |
|
|
(30 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
18,898 |
|
|
18,936 |
|
|
17,522 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net |
(4,517 |
) |
|
(4,518 |
) |
|
(7,782 |
) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
69,432 |
|
|
62,754 |
|
|
58,621 |
|
|
For the twelve months ended |
||||||
|
Jan-Dec 2023 |
|
Jan-Dec 2022 |
||||
(in thousands of $) |
Successor
|
|
Successor
|
Predecessor
|
|||
Net income |
176,363 |
|
|
87,500 |
|
23,244 |
|
Other non-operating income |
(42,549 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Interest income |
(8,227 |
) |
|
(1,273 |
) |
(4 |
) |
Interest expense |
80,190 |
|
|
30,664 |
|
4,725 |
|
Gains on derivative instruments |
(7,278 |
) |
|
(8,592 |
) |
— |
|
Other financial items, net |
1,838 |
|
|
2,526 |
|
(622 |
) |
Income taxes, net |
556 |
|
|
111 |
|
385 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
76,629 |
|
|
45,935 |
|
5,745 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements, net |
(17,628 |
) |
|
(22,286 |
) |
— |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
259,894 |
|
|
134,585 |
|
33,473 |
|
Average daily TCE |
||||||||
|
For the three months ended |
|||||||
|
Oct-Dec 2023 |
|
Jul-Sep 2023 |
|
Oct-Dec 2022 |
|||
(in thousands of $, except number of days and average daily TCE) |
Successor
|
|
Successor
|
|
Successor
|
|||
Time and voyage charter revenues |
89,319 |
|
|
84,523 |
|
|
79,032 |
|
Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net |
(1,019 |
) |
|
(1,137 |
) |
|
(432 |
) |
|
88,300 |
|
|
83,386 |
|
|
78,600 |
|
Calendar days less scheduled off-hire days |
1,012 |
|
|
1,012 |
|
|
940 |
|
Average daily TCE (to the closest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the twelve months ended |
||||||
|
Jan-Dec 2023 |
|
Jan-Dec 2022 |
||||
(in thousands of $, except number of days and average daily TCE) |
Successor
|
|
Successor
|
Predecessor
|
|||
Time and voyage charter revenues |
347,081 |
|
|
183,567 |
|
37,289 |
|
Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses, net |
(4,532 |
) |
|
(1,644 |
) |
(1,229 |
) |
|
342,549 |
|
|
181,923 |
|
36,060 |
|
Calendar days less scheduled off-hire days |
4,096 |
|
|
2,493 |
|
631 |
|
Average daily TCE (to the closest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
The commencement of operations and funding of CoolCo and the acquisition of its initial TFDE LNG carriers, The Cool Pool Limited and the shipping and FSRU management organization from Golar LNG Limited ("Golar") was completed in a phased process. On January 26, 2022, CoolCo entered into various agreements (the "Vessel SPA") with Golar, as amended on February 25, 2022, pursuant to which CoolCo acquired all of the outstanding shares of nine of Golar’s wholly-owned subsidiaries on various dates in March and April 2022. Eight of these entities are each the registered or disponent owner or lessee of the following modern LNG carriers: Crystal, Ice, Bear, Frost, Glacier, Snow, Kelvin and Seal (disposed subsequently). The Cool Pool Limited was the entity responsible for the marketing of these LNG carriers. For CoolCo, for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, the successor period reflects the period beginning from January 27, 2022 with the closing of CoolCo’s Norwegian equity raise and the date CoolCo operations substantially commenced and were considered meaningful. Vessel SPA acquisition dates were staggered reflecting results, as the successor, from the date CoolCo obtained control of the respective vessel entities. |
(2) |
Predecessor period includes results derived from the carve-out of historical operations from Golar entities acquired by CoolCo as part of the Vessel SPA and ManCo SPA until the day before the staggered acquisition date per legal entity during the period beginning from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. |
Reconciliations - Liquidity measures
Total Contractual Debt |
||
(in thousands of $) |
At December 31,
|
At December 31,
|
Total debt (current and non-current) net of deferred finance charges |
1,061,084 |
1,138,302 |
Add: VIE consolidation and fair value adjustments |
97,245 |
106,829 |
Add: Deferred finance charges |
5,563 |
6,186 |
Total Contractual Debt |
1,163,892 |
1,251,317 |
Total Company Cash |
||||
(in thousands of $) |
At December 31,
|
At December 31,
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
133,496 |
|
129,135 |
|
Restricted cash and short-term deposits |
3,842 |
|
3,942 |
|
Less: VIE restricted cash |
(3,350 |
) |
(3,435 |
) |
Total Company Cash |
133,988 |
|
129,642 |
|
Other definitions
Contracted Revenue Backlog
Contracted revenue backlog is defined as the contracted daily charter rate for each vessel multiplied by the number of scheduled hire days for the remaining contract term. Contracted revenue backlog is not intended to represent adjusted EBITDA or future cashflows that will be generated from these contracts. This measure should be seen as a supplement to and not a substitute for our US GAAP measures of performance.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements in Regulation EU 596/2014 (MAR) article 19 number 3 and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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Source: Cool Company Ltd.
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