Capital Product Partners L.P. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) reported strong financial results for Q3 2021, with revenues increasing to $43.1 million, up 21% from $35.5 million in Q3 2020. Net income rose 53% to $11.9 million, or $0.62 per unit. The partnership expanded its fleet with the acquisition of two LNG carriers and has announced a cash distribution of $0.10 per common unit. Total debt increased to $650.7 million, yet total partners’ capital rose to $486.9 million. The firm also successfully issued €150.0 million in senior unsecured bonds.
- Net income increased by 53% to $11.9 million.
- Revenues rose 21% to $43.1 million.
- Announced cash distribution of $0.10 per common unit.
- Successfully issued €150.0 million in senior unsecured bonds.
- Fleet expansion with acquisition of LNG carriers expected to enhance revenue.
- Total debt increased significantly to $650.7 million.
ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 04, 2021 (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 third quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Highlights
Three-month periods ended September 30, | |||
2021 | 2020 | Increase | |
Revenues | |||
Expenses | |||
Net Income | |||
Net Income per common unit | |||
Average number of vessels1 | 16.6 | 14.0 |
- Operating Surplus2 and Operating Surplus after the quarterly allocation to the capital reserve for the third quarter of 2021 were
$25.8 million and$11.3 million , respectively. - Announced common unit distribution of
$0.10 for the third quarter of 2021. - Took delivery of two LNG carriers (“LNGC”) on September 3, 2021 pursuant to the agreement announced on August 31, 2021 for the acquisition of three LNGCs.
- Successfully concluded a
€150.0 million Senior Unsecured Bonds (the “Bonds”) issue on the Athens Exchange. - Exercised the option to acquire three additional LNGCs with long-term charters attached. The acquisition is expected to be financed with the proceeds from the Bonds, sale and lease back financing and cash at hand.
- Repurchased 379,660 of the Partnership’s common units during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, at an average cost of
$11.73 per unit.
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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 Third Quarter 2021 Results
Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was
Total revenue was
Total expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 were
Total other expense, net for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was
Capitalization of the Partnership
As of September 30, 2021, total cash amounted to
As of September 30, 2021, total partners’ capital amounted to
As of September 30, 2021, the Partnership’s total debt was
Operating Surplus
Operating surplus for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 amounted to
Update on the Acquisition of the Initial Fleet of LNG Carriers
On September 3, 2021 the Partnership took delivery of the LNGC ‘Aristos I’ built in 2020 and the LNGC ‘Aristarchos’ built in 2021, pursuant to the agreement announced on August 31, 2021 for the acquisition of three LNGCs (the “Initial Fleet”) from CGC Operating Corp. (the “Seller”). The third LNGC, namely ‘Aristidis I’, is expected to be delivered after the M/V ‘Adonis’ is delivered to its buyer during the fourth quarter of 2021. All three vessels were constructed at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (“Hyundai”). The total consideration of
Quarterly principal repayments under the BOC lease amount to
The seller’s financing component of the consideration is unsecured, interest free and not required to be repaid for twelve months from the delivery of the vessels.
Issue of Senior Unsecured Bonds on The Athens Exchange
In October 2021, the Partnership, through its wholly owned subsidiary, CPLP Shipping Holdings PLC, issued
Exercise of Option to Acquire Three Additional LNG Carriers
The Partnership exercised the option to acquire three additional X-DF LNGCs with long-term employment in place (the “Optional Vessels”). The option was granted in connection with the acquisition of the Initial Fleet of LNGCs announced on August 31, 2021. The Optional Vessels are expected to be acquired at a total price of
The acquisition of the Optional Vessels is expected to be financed with the net proceeds from the Bonds, the assumption of
The transaction was negotiated and unanimously approved by the conflicts committee of the Board of Directors (“Committee”) and was also unanimously approved by the full Board of Directors. Evercore Group LLC served as financial advisor and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP served as legal advisors to the Committee.
COVID-19
We continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the Partnership’s financial condition and operations, and on the container and LNG industry in general. While it is not always possible to distinguish incremental costs or off-hire associated with the impact of COVID-19 on our operations, we estimate that for the third quarter of 2021, incremental operating and/or voyage costs associated with COVID-19 were approximately
The actual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the longer run, as well as the extent of any measures we take in response to the challenges presented by it, as described in our previous releases, will depend on how the pandemic will continue to develop, the continued distribution of vaccines, the duration and extent of the restrictive measures that are associated with the pandemic and their further impact on global economy and trade. Currently, the container charter market is benefiting from the impact of COVID-19 on the global trade logistics chain (see also Market Commentary Update below).
Management Commentary
Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, Chief Executive Officer of our General Partner, commented:
“We are pleased to see the continued strong financial performance of the Partnership during the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The improved performance reflects in part the favorable underlying container chartering market dynamics, but also importantly, the increased fleet size of the Partnership with the addition of three container vessels earlier in the year and two LNGCs towards the end of the quarter.”
“The recent issue of
Unit Repurchase Program
On January 25, 2021, the Partnership’s Board of Directors approved a unit repurchase program, providing the Partnership with authorization to repurchase up to
Quarterly Common Unit Cash Distribution
On October 25, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Partnership (the “Board”) declared a cash distribution of
Market Commentary Update
- Containers
Momentum remains strong in the container market with charter rates reaching all-time highs across all segments. The limited supply of container tonnage is driving charterers’ interest for long-term charters and/or vessel acquisitions at record high levels, as demand remains robust and supply chain issues remain unresolved.
Analysts expect container vessel demand to grow by
- LNGCs
During the third quarter of 2021, the LNGC period market saw a continuation of the trend that started during the second quarter with energy and gas companies continuing to secure modern tonnage for medium to long term charters. Over the last few months, approximately 21 modern vessels equipped with slow speed 2-stroke engines were employed into multiyear charters reducing the number of available modern vessels. Spot market rates continued to improve during the course of the third quarter and experienced upward momentum in view of the seasonal demand uptick and increased natural gas and LNG prices worldwide.
As of quarter end, the LNG fleet orderbook stood at 127 vessels. Shipyard availability for LNGCs is limited due to a number of large projects taking up available berths, while newbuilding prices have experienced
Conference Call and Webcast
Tomorrow, November 5, 2021, 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) 553-9962 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(808) 238-0669 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 2071 928592 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote "Capital Product Partners."
Slides and Audio Webcast
There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call and accompanying slides, available through the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our 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 18 vessels, including 12 Neo-Panamax container vessels, three Panamax container vessels, one Capesize bulk carrier and two LNG carriers, and has agreed to acquire a third LNG carrier.
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 repurchase, market and charter rate expectations, and, in particular, (i) the expected effects of recent vessel acquisitions, (ii) the use of proceeds of the bond offering and (iii) the effects of COVID-19 on financial condition and operations of CPLP and the container industry 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 as supplemented and updated by CPLP’s Form 6-K dated October 12, 2021. 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
Markella Kara
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 periods ended September 30, | For the nine - month periods ended September 30, | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
Revenues | 43,125 | 35,523 | 121,091 | 105,780 | ||||
Expenses / (income), net: | ||||||||
Voyage expenses | 3,032 | 1,919 | 7,469 | 4,438 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses | 9,901 | 8,192 | 28,188 | 24,715 | ||||
Vessel operating expenses - related parties | 1,405 | 1,267 | 4,007 | 3,708 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,555 | 1,835 | 5,915 | 5,442 | ||||
Gain on sale of vessel | - | - | (25,384 | ) | - | |||
Vessel depreciation and amortization | 10,954 | 10,625 | 32,101 | 30,727 | ||||
Operating income | 15,278 | 11,685 | 68,795 | 36,750 | ||||
Other income / (expense), net: | ||||||||
Interest expense and finance cost | (3,631 | ) | (3,536 | ) | (11,208 | ) | (13,383 | ) |
Other income / (expense) | 228 | (380 | ) | 570 | (268 | ) | ||
Total other expense, net | (3,403 | ) | (3,916 | ) | (10,638 | ) | (13,651 | ) |
Partnership’s net income | 11,875 | 7,769 | 58,157 | 23,099 | ||||
General Partner’s interest in Partnership’s net income | 216 | 142 | 1,072 | 424 | ||||
Common unit holders’ interest in Partnership’s net income | 11,659 | 7,627 | 57,085 | 22,675 | ||||
Net income per: | ||||||||
Common unit, basic and diluted | 0.62 | 0.41 | 3.08 | 1.22 | ||||
Weighted-average units outstanding: | ||||||||
Common units, basic and diluted | 18,201,471 | 18,194,142 | 18,125,429 | 18,194,142 | ||||
Capital Product Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of United States Dollars)
As of September 30, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 | ||||
Assets | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 56,604 | 47,336 | |||
Trade accounts receivable | 3,262 | 2,855 | |||
Prepayments and other assets | 4,178 | 3,314 | |||
Inventories | 3,455 | 3,528 | |||
Claims | 661 | 746 | |||
Assets held for sale | 72,834 | - | |||
Total current assets | 140,994 | 57,779 | |||
Fixed assets | |||||
Vessels, net | 980,841 | 712,197 | |||
Total fixed assets | 980,841 | 712,197 | |||
Other non-current assets | |||||
Above market acquired charters | 35,636 | 34,579 | |||
Deferred charges, net | 3,725 | 6,001 | |||
Restricted cash | 9,000 | 7,000 | |||
Prepayments and other assets | 3,970 | 4,642 | |||
Total non-current assets | 1,033,172 | 764,419 | |||
Total assets | 1,174,166 | 822,198 | |||
Liabilities and Partners’ Capital | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Current portion of long-term debt, net | 66,849 | 35,810 | |||
Trade accounts payable | 10,473 | 9,029 | |||
Due to related parties | 3,112 | 3,257 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 10,309 | 10,689 | |||
Deferred revenue | 4,474 | 2,821 | |||
Liability associated with vessel held for sale | 45,863 | - | |||
Total current liabilities | 141,080 | 61,606 | |||
Long-term liabilities | |||||
Long-term debt, net | 533,853 | 338,514 | |||
Below market acquired charters | 12,297 | - | |||
Total long-term liabilities | 546,150 | 338,514 | |||
Total liabilities | 687,230 | 400,120 | |||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||
Total partners’ capital | 486,936 | 422,078 | |||
Total liabilities and partners’ capital | 1,174,166 | 822,198 | |||
Capital Product Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of United States Dollars)
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | 58,157 | 23,099 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Vessel depreciation and amortization | 32,101 | 30,727 | ||||||
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs | 1,886 | 2,680 | ||||||
Amortization / accretion of above / below market acquired charters | 4,861 | 9,421 | ||||||
Gain on sale of vessel | (25,384 | ) | - | |||||
Equity compensation expense | 1,528 | 1,534 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Trade accounts receivable | (407 | ) | (323 | ) | ||||
Prepayments and other assets | 130 | 560 | ||||||
Claims | 85 | 526 | ||||||
Inventories | (125 | ) | (1,383 | ) | ||||
Trade accounts payable | 689 | 4,591 | ||||||
Due to related parties | (145 | ) | (421 | ) | ||||
Accrued liabilities | (93 | ) | 803 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 1,653 | (2,794 | ) | |||||
Dry-docking costs paid | (13 | ) | (4,882 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 74,923 | 64,138 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Vessel acquisitions, including time charters attached, and improvements | (102,002 | ) | (186,575 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of vessel, net | 98,467 | - | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (3,535 | ) | (186,575 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 30,030 | 270,850 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs paid | (663 | ) | (4,718 | ) | ||||
Payments of long-term debt | (79,383 | ) | (144,270 | ) | ||||
Repurchase of common units | (4,465 | ) | - | |||||
Dividends paid | (5,639 | ) | (15,178 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities | (60,120 | ) | 106,684 | |||||
Net increase / (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 11,268 | (15,753 | ) | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 54,336 | 63,464 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 65,604 | 47,711 | ||||||
Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | 9,581 | 12,328 | ||||||
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities | ||||||||
Seller’s credit agreements | 16,000 | - | ||||||
Financing arrangements assumed in connection with the acquisition of companies owning vessels | 304,355 | - | ||||||
Common units issued in connection with the acquisition of companies owning vessels | 15,277 | - | ||||||
Capital expenditures included in liabilities | 1,048 | 1,790 | ||||||
Capitalized dry-docking costs included in liabilities | 2,097 | 1,641 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs included in liabilities | - | 49 | ||||||
Expenses for sale of vessel included in liabilities | 1,485 | - | ||||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 56,604 | 32,811 | ||||||
Restricted cash - current assets | - | 7,900 | ||||||
Restricted cash - non-current assets | 9,000 | 7,000 | ||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows | 65,604 | 47,711 | ||||||
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, 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 September 30, 2021 | For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 | For the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 |
Partnership’s net income | 11,875 | 35,403 | 7,769 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating surplus prior to Capital Reserve | |||
Depreciation and amortization1 | 11,819 | 11,742 | 11,513 |
Amortization / accretion of above / below market acquired charters and straight-line revenue adjustments | 2,123 | 1,718 | 1,755 |
Gain on sale of vessel | - | (25,384) | - |
Operating Surplus prior to capital reserve | 25,817 | 23,479 | 21,037 |
Capital reserve | (14,505) | (8,271) | (9,302) |
Operating Surplus after capital reserve | 11,312 | 15,208 | 11,735 |
Increase in recommended reserves | (9,337) | (13,344) | (9,838) |
Available Cash | 1,975 | 1,864 | 1,897 |
1 Depreciation and amortization line item includes the following components:
- Vessel depreciation and amortization; and
- Deferred financing costs and equity compensation plan amortization.
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