Capital Product Partners L.P. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) reported Q4 2022 revenues of $79.9 million, a 26% increase from $63.6 million in Q4 2021. However, net income fell to $21.1 million from $40 million due to a previous $21.4 million gain on vessel sale. Net income per common unit was $1.03, down 49% year-over-year. Expenses increased 18% to $42.1 million, influenced by rising vessel operating costs. The partnership declared a $0.15 cash distribution for Q4 2022. CPLP acquired two new vessels, strengthening its fleet amid a challenging container market, while still capitalizing on favorable LNG sector conditions.
- Revenues increased 26% to $79.9 million in Q4 2022.
- Operating surplus remained robust at $37.3 million.
- Declared a cash distribution of $0.15 per common unit for Q4 2022.
- Successfully took delivery of two eco container vessels with long term charters.
- Net income decreased 47% year-over-year to $21.1 million.
- Net income per common unit dropped 49% to $1.03.
- Total expenses rose 18% to $42.1 million, impacting profitability.
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Product Partners L.P. (the “Partnership”, “CPLP” or “we” / “us”) (NASDAQ: CPLP), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today released its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Highlights
Three-month periods ended December 31, | |||
2022 | 2021 | Increase/(Decrease) | |
Revenues | |||
Expenses | |||
Net Income | ( | ||
Gain on sale of vessel | - | - | |
Net Income (excluding gain on sale of vessel) | |||
Net Income per common unit | ( | ||
Net Income per common unit (excluding gain on sale of vessel) | |||
Average number of vessels1 | 19.9 | 19.3 |
- Operating Surplus2 and Operating Surplus after the quarterly allocation to the capital reserve for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
$37.3 million and$6.3 million , respectively. - Announced common unit distribution of
$0.15 for the fourth quarter of 2022. - In October 2022 and January 2023 respectively, the Partnership took delivery of the M/V Manzanillo Express and the M/V Itajai Express. Upon delivery both commenced their respective ten-year charters with Hapag-Lloyd.
- Repurchased during the fourth quarter of 2022, 102,838 common units at an average cost of
$14.34 per unit.
1 Average number of vessels is measured by aggregating the number of days each vessel was part of our fleet during the period and dividing such aggregate number by the number of calendar days in the period.
2 Operating surplus is a non-GAAP financial measure used by certain investors to measure the financial performance of the Partnership and other master limited partnerships. Please refer to Appendix A at the end of the press release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure with net income.
Overview of Fourth Quarter 2022 Results
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, was
Total revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 was
Total expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 were
Total other expense, net for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, was
Capitalization of the Partnership
As of December 31, 2022, total cash amounted to
As of December 31, 2022, total partners’ capital amounted to
As of December 31, 2022, the Partnership’s total debt was
Operating Surplus
Operating surplus for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, amounted to
Delivery of the M/V Manzanillo Express and the M/V Itajai Express
On October 12, 2022 and on January 10, 2023 respectively, the Partnership took delivery of the M/V Manzanillo Express and the M/V Itajai Express, two of the three 13,312 twenty-foot equivalent (“TEU”) container vessels we have previously agreed to acquire together with the LNG/C Asterix I. Both vessels commenced their respective ten-year employment with Hapag Lloyd upon delivery. The acquisition of the M/V Manzanillo Express was funded through a combination of (a) a cash deposit of
Russia-Ukraine conflict
Due to the ongoing Russian conflicts with Ukraine, the United States (“U.S.”), European Union (“E.U.”), Canada and other Western countries and organizations have announced and enacted numerous sanctions against Russia to impose severe economic pressure on the Russian economy and government.
As of today, current U.S. and E.U. sanctions regimes do not materially affect the business, operations or financial condition of the Partnership and, to the Partnership’s knowledge, the Partnership’s counterparties are currently performing their obligations under their respective time charters in compliance with applicable U.S. and E.U. rules and regulations.
Sanctions legislation has been changing and the Partnership continues to monitor such changes as applicable to the Partnership and its counterparties. The full impact of the commercial and economic consequences of the Russian conflict with Ukraine is uncertain at this time. Currently, the LNG market is benefiting from the energy security concerns amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict (see also Market Commentary Update below).
Management Commentary
Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, Chief Executive Officer of our General Partner, commented:
“Despite the steep correction in the container market over the last two quarters, we delivered another quarter of solid financial performance. Our timely decision to divest from a number of container vessels at historically high prices and our diversification into LNGCs with long term employment attached, demonstrate the attractiveness and efficiency of our business model throughout business cycles.”
“Importantly in October 2022 and January 2023, we took delivery of two of the three 13,312 TEU eco container vessels with long term employment in place, while we expect to acquire the third 13,312 TEU vessel in June 2023 and the LNG/C in mid-February 2023. With the latest fleet additions, the weighted average age of our fleet currently stands at 6.5 years, while our remaining charter duration is 7.0 years with a contracted revenue backlog of approximately
Unit Repurchase Program
On January 25, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Partnership (the “Board”) approved a unit repurchase program, providing the Partnership with authorization to repurchase up to
On January 26, 2023, the Board approved a new unit repurchase program, providing the Partnership with authorization to repurchase up to
Quarterly Common Unit Cash Distribution
On January 26, 2023, the Board declared a cash distribution of
Market Commentary Update
Container market
Container freight and charter markets softened during the second half of the year and into the fourth quarter of 2022 from their previously exceptionally high levels, with rates returning towards more normalized levels. The pace of decline has been higher than previously anticipated, with trade volumes faltering and port congestion easing simultaneously against a backdrop of eroding consumer and business confidence and increasing capacity availability.
The SCFI spot box freight index stood at 1,031 points, down by
The container vessel orderbook stands at
LNG market
The LNG market continues to enjoy strong fundamentals, despite a recent drop in the spot market from previous record highs. As a result, term charter rates remain firm and are significantly higher than at the start of the year. Currently, the one year TC rate for a two stroke vessel is estimated at around
Looking ahead to 2023, the outlook suggests another positive year for the LNG carrier sector. LNG tonne-mile trade is projected to grow by
Conference Call and Webcast
Today, February 3, 2023, the Partnership will host an interactive conference call at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.
Conference Call Details
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: +1 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free Dial In) or +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Capital Product Partners” to the operator and/or conference ID 13736132. Click here for additional participant International Toll-Free access numbers.
Alternatively, participants can register for the call using the “call me” option for a faster connection to join the conference call. You can enter your phone number and let the system call you right away. Click here for the “call me” option.
Slides and Audio Webcast
There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call and accompanying slides, available through the Partnership’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our website http://ir.capitalpplp.com/ and click on Webcasts & Presentations under our Investor Relations page. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
About Capital Product Partners L.P.
Capital Product Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: CPLP), a Marshall Islands master limited partnership, is an international owner of ocean-going vessels. CPLP currently owns 21 vessels, including six latest generation LNG/Cs, 11 Neo-Panamax container vessels, three Panamax container vessels and one Capesize bulk carrier vessel. This excludes one 13,312 TEU container vessel and one LNG/C that CPLP has agreed to acquire and are expected to be delivered between the first quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2023.
For more information about the Partnership, please visit: www.capitalpplp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, among other things, the expected financial performance of CPLP’s business, CPLP’s ability to pursue growth opportunities, CPLP’s expectations or objectives regarding future distributions, unit repurchases, market and charter rate expectations, and, in particular, the expected effects of recent vessel acquisitions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict and COVID-19 on the financial condition and operations of CPLP and the container and LNG industries in general, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the stated or forecasted results to be materially different from those anticipated. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in CPLP’s annual report filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on April 27, 2022. Unless required by law, CPLP expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, to conform them to actual results or otherwise. CPLP does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Contact Details:
Capital GP L.L.C.
Jerry Kalogiratos
CEO
Tel. +30 (210) 4584 950
E-mail: j.kalogiratos@capitalpplp.com
Capital GP L.L.C.
Nikos Kalapotharakos
CFO
Tel. +30 (210) 4584 950
E-mail: n.kalapotharakos@capitalmaritime.com
Investor Relations / Media
Nicolas Bornozis
Capital Link, Inc. (New York)
Tel. +1-212-661-7566
E-mail: cplp@capitallink.com
Source: Capital Product Partners L.P.
Capital Product Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands of United States Dollars, except for number of units and earnings per unit)
For the three-month | For the years | |||||||
periods ended December 31, | ended December 31, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Revenues | 79,897 | 63,574 | 299,071 | 184,665 | ||||
Expenses / (income), net: | ||||||||
Voyage expenses | 3,819 | 3,229 | 16,236 | 10,698 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses | 14,954 | 13,011 | 58,288 | 41,199 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses - related parties | 2,347 | 1,916 | 9,172 | 5,923 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 4,016 | 2,747 | 10,681 | 8,662 | ||||
Gain on sale of vessels | - | (21,428 | ) | (47,275 | ) | (46,812 | ) | |
Vessel depreciation and amortization | 16,994 | 14,834 | 69,272 | 46,935 | ||||
Operating income, net | 37,767 | 49,265 | 182,697 | 118,060 | ||||
Other income / (expense), net: | ||||||||
Interest expense and finance cost | (18,424 | ) | (8,921 | ) | (55,421 | ) | (20,129 | ) |
Other income / (expense), net | 1,783 | (323 | ) | (1,855 | ) | 247 | ||
Total other expense, net | (16,641 | ) | (9,244 | ) | (57,276 | ) | (19,882 | ) |
Partnership’s net income | 21,126 | 40,021 | 125,421 | 98,178 | ||||
General Partner’s interest in Partnership’s net income | 354 | 718 | 2,157 | 1,790 | ||||
Partnership’s net income allocable to unvested units | 727 | 782 | 3,662 | 2,053 | ||||
Common unit holders’ interest in Partnership’s net income | 20,045 | 38,521 | 119,602 | 94,335 | ||||
Net income per: | ||||||||
• Common units, basic and diluted | 1.03 | 2.03 | 6.19 | 5.14 | ||||
Weighted-average units outstanding: | ||||||||
• Common units, basic and diluted | 19,505,152 | 18,986,289 | 19,325,030 | 18,342,413 |
Capital Product Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of United States Dollars)
As of December 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 144,635 | $ | 20,373 | |||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 2,102 | 6,025 | |||||
Prepayments and other assets | 7,534 | 4,835 | |||||
Due from related party | 3,636 | - | |||||
Inventories | 6,817 | 5,009 | |||||
Claims | 1,599 | 1,442 | |||||
Total current assets | 166,323 | 37,684 | |||||
Fixed assets | |||||||
Advances for vessels under construction – related party | 24,000 | - | |||||
Vessels, net | 1,757,897 | 1,781,858 | |||||
Total fixed assets | 1,781,897 | 1,781,858 | |||||
Other non-current assets | |||||||
Above market acquired charters | 32,320 | 48,605 | |||||
Deferred charges, net | 289 | 2,771 | |||||
Restricted cash | 10,213 | 10,614 | |||||
Prepayments and other assets | 5,722 | 3,638 | |||||
Total non-current assets | 1,830,441 | 1,847,486 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 1,996,764 | $ | 1,885,170 | |||
Liabilities and Partners’ Capital | |||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||
Current portion of long-term debt, net (including | $ | 73,213 | $ | 97,879 | |||
Trade accounts payable | 8,322 | 9,823 | |||||
Due to related parties | 1,016 | 2,785 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 17,476 | 11,395 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 18,553 | 8,919 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 118,580 | 130,801 | |||||
Long-term liabilities | |||||||
Long-term debt, net (including | 1,215,865 | 1,211,095 | |||||
Derivative liabilities | 13,525 | 3,167 | |||||
Below market acquired charters | 10,368 | 14,643 | |||||
Total long-term liabilities | 1,239,758 | 1,228,905 | |||||
Total liabilities | 1,358,338 | 1,359,706 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Total partners’ capital | 638,426 | 525,464 | |||||
Total liabilities and partners’ capital | $ | 1,996,764 | $ | 1,885,170 |
Capital Product Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of United States Dollars)
For the years ended December 31, | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net income | $ | 125,421 | $ | 98,178 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Vessel depreciation and amortization | 69,272 | 46,935 | ||||
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs | 2,766 | 3,122 | ||||
Amortization / accretion of above / below market acquired charters | 12,010 | 7,287 | ||||
Gain on sale of vessels | (47,275 | ) | (46,812 | ) | ||
Equity compensation expense | 3,790 | 2,043 | ||||
Change in fair value of derivatives | 5,592 | 3,167 | ||||
Unrealized bonds exchange differences | (5,529 | ) | (3,374 | ) | ||
Unrealized cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash exchange differences | (493 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 3,923 | (3,170 | ) | |||
Prepayments and other assets | (3,768 | ) | (201 | ) | ||
Due from related party | (3,636 | ) | - | |||
Inventories | (1,808 | ) | (1,481 | ) | ||
Claims | (157 | ) | (696 | ) | ||
Trade accounts payable | 380 | (252 | ) | |||
Due to related parties | (1,769 | ) | (472 | ) | ||
Accrued liabilities | 4,215 | 2,687 | ||||
Deferred revenue | 9,634 | 6,098 | ||||
Dry-docking costs paid | - | (1,895 | ) | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 172,568 | 111,164 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Vessel acquisitions, including time charters attached, and improvements | (117,233 | ) | (368,096 | ) | ||
Advances for vessels under construction – related party | (24,000 | ) | - | |||
Proceeds from sale of vessels, net | 127,124 | 193,031 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (14,109 | ) | (175,065 | ) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 206,276 | 204,266 | ||||
Deferred financing costs paid | (4,347 | ) | (6,131 | ) | ||
Payments of long-term debt | (218,954 | ) | (145,471 | ) | ||
Repurchase of common units | (5,911 | ) | (4,499 | ) | ||
Dividends paid | (12,155 | ) | (7,613 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities | (35,091 | ) | 40,552 | |||
Net increase / (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 123,368 | (23,349 | ) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 493 | - | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the year | 30,987 | 54,336 | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year | $ | 154,848 | $ | 30,987 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | 49,179 | 15,750 | ||||
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities | ||||||
Seller’s credit agreements | - | 16,000 | ||||
Financing arrangements assumed in connection with the acquisition of vessel owning companies | - | 866,344 | ||||
Common units issued in connection with the acquisition of vessel owning companies | - | 15,277 | ||||
Re-issuance of treasury units in connection with the acquisition of vessel owning company | 6,583 | - | ||||
Capital expenditures included in liabilities | 1,663 | 1,008 | ||||
Capitalized dry-docking costs included in liabilities | 29 | 123 | ||||
Deferred financing costs included in liabilities | 220 | 112 | ||||
Expenses for sale of vessel included in liabilities | 1,300 | 1,984 | ||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 144,635 | 20,373 | ||||
Restricted cash - non-current assets | 10,213 | 10,614 | ||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows | $ | 154,848 | $ | 30,987 |
Appendix A – Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Description of Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Operating Surplus
Operating Surplus represents net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense, exchange differences on Bonds and cash and cash equivalents , change in fair value of derivatives, sale of vessel result, amortization / accretion of above / below market acquired charters and straight-line revenue adjustments.
Operating Surplus is a quantitative measure used in the publicly traded partnership investment community to assist in evaluating a partnership’s financial performance and ability to make quarterly cash distributions. Operating Surplus is not required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and should not be considered a substitute for net income, cash flow from operating activities and other operations or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. Our calculation of Operating Surplus may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The table below reconciles Operating Surplus to net income for the following periods:
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Operating Surplus | For the three-month period ended December 31, 2022 | For the three-month period ended September 30, 2022 | For the three-month period ended December 31, 2021 |
Partnership’s net income | 21,126 | 58,728 | 40,021 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating surplus prior to capital reserve | |||
Depreciation, amortization, unrealized Bonds, cash and cash equivalents exchange differences and change in fair value of derivatives1 | 17,285 | 22,673 | 16,485 |
Amortization / accretion of above / below market acquired charters and straight-line revenue adjustments | (1,095) | 3,426 | 2,808 |
Gain on sale of vessels | - | (47,275) | (21,428) |
Operating Surplus prior to capital reserve | 37,316 | 37,552 | 37,886 |
Capital reserve | (30,987) | (29,704) | (31,019) |
Operating Surplus after capital reserve | 6,329 | 7,848 | 6,867 |
Increase in recommended reserves | (3,238) | (4,818) | (3,906) |
Available Cash | 3,091 | 3,030 | 2,961 |
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1 Depreciation, amortization, unrealized Bonds, cash and cash equivalents exchange differences and change in fair value of derivatives line item includes the following components:
- Vessel depreciation and amortization;
- Deferred financing costs and equity compensation plan amortization;
- Unrealized Bonds exchange differences;
- Unrealized cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash exchange differences; and
- Change in fair value of derivatives.
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