ZIM Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2021
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) reported strong Q1 2021 results with a net income of $589.6 million, a stark contrast from a loss of $11.9 million in Q1 2020. Revenues surged to $1.74 billion, up 112% year-over-year, propelled by a 28% increase in carried volume, reaching 818,000 TEUs. The average freight rate rose 76% to $1,925 per TEU. The company also declared a special cash dividend of $238 million and expects adjusted EBITDA for the year to range between $2.5 billion and $2.8 billion, marking a significant upward revision.
- Net income increased to $589.6 million from a loss of $11.9 million year-over-year.
- Revenues rose to $1.74 billion, a 112% increase compared to Q1 2020.
- Carried volume reached 818,000 TEUs, up 28% year-over-year.
- Average freight rate per TEU increased by 76% to $1,925.
- Announced a special cash dividend of $238 million, or $2.00 per share.
- Updated full-year 2021 guidance for adjusted EBITDA between $2.5 billion and $2.8 billion.
- None.
HAIFA, Israel, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM), a global container liner shipping company, announced today its consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
First Quarter 2021 Highlights
- Net income for the first quarter was
$589.6 million (compared to a loss of$11.9 million in the first quarter of 2020), or$5.35 per share1 - Adjusted EBITDA2 for the first quarter was
$820.5 million , a year-over-year increase of744% - Operating income (EBIT) for the first quarter was
$683.5 million , a year-over-year increase of 2,645% - Adjusted EBIT for the first quarter was
$687.8 million , a year-over-year increase of 2,430% - Revenues for the first quarter were
$1.74 billion , a year-over-year increase of112% - ZIM carried 818 thousand TEUs in the first quarter of 2021, a year-over-year increase of
28% - The average freight rate per TEU in the first quarter of 2021 was
$1,925 , a year-over-year increase of76% - Net leverage ratio3 of 0.5x at March 31, 2021, compared to 1.2x at December 31, 2020
- Completed IPO, raising
$204 million in net proceeds - Announced strategic long-term chartering agreement with Seaspan for ten "green" LNG-fueled vessels demonstrating ZIM's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and leading environmentally friendly practices in the shipping industry
- Subsequent to quarter end, announced full early redemption of
$349 million principal amount of Series 1 and 2 Notes due 2023 payable in June 2021 - Declared a special cash dividend of approximately
$238 million , or$2.00 per ordinary share, to be paid on September 15, 2021, to holders of the ordinary shares as of August 25, 2021; reiterated plan to distribute annual dividend of 30-50% of 2021 net income in 2022
Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, stated, "This is truly a momentous time in ZIM's 75-year history. Following our successful IPO to become the first global container liner to list in the U.S., we are proud of our demonstrated accomplishments based on seamless execution aligned with our stated objectives. Driven by ZIM's differentiated approach and proactive strategies, we generated our highest ever quarterly net profit, EBITDA, and cash flow, while continuing to deliver industry leading margins. We also significantly strengthened our balance sheet, with shareholder equity now in excess of
Mr. Glickman added, "Based on our success further strengthening our balance sheet, we are pleased to allocate capital to invest in new equipment to continue to best serve customers while returning capital to shareholders. With today's declaration of a special dividend, we will be distributing approximately
Mr. Glickman concluded, "As a result of our outstanding execution and the full completion of freight contracts at higher rates, we have substantially raised our full year outlook, with 2021 Adjusted EBITDA now expected to be between
Summary of Key Financial and Operational Results (Q1'21 vs. Q1'20 unless otherwise noted) | |||
Q1'21 | Q1'20 | ||
Carried volume (K-TEUs) ................................................................ | 818 | 638 | |
Average freight rate ($/TEU) ........................................................... | 1,925 | 1,091 | |
Revenue ($ in millions) .................................................................... | 1,744 | 823 | |
Operating income (EBIT) ($ in millions) ........................................... | 683 | 25 | |
Profit (loss) before income taxes ($ in millions) ................................... | 644 | (9) | |
Net income (loss) ($ in millions) ....................................................... | 590 | (12) | |
Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) ....................................................... | 821 | 97 | |
Adjusted EBIT ($ in millions) ............................................................ | 688 | 27 | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) ........................................................... | 47 | 12 | |
Adjusted EBIT margin (%) ................................................................ | 39 | 3 | |
Net cash generated from operating activities ($ in millions) ............. | 777 | 102 | |
Earnings (loss) per share (fully diluted) ($) ....................................... | 5.13 | (0.14) | |
Free cash flow ($ in millions) ............................................................ | 643 | 98 | |
Net debt ($ in millions) (Q1'21 vs. Q4'20) ......................................... | 915 | 1,236 | |
Financial and Operating Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
Total revenues were
Operating income (EBIT) for the first quarter of 2021 was
Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Net cash generated from operating activities was
ZIM carried 818 thousand TEUs for the first quarter of 2021, compared to 638 thousand TEUs in the first quarter of 2020. The average freight rate per TEU was
Liquidity and Cash Flows
ZIM's cash and cash equivalents increased by
Early Redemption of Notes
In April 2021, the Company announced the early redemption of
Long-Term Chartering Agreement
In February 2021, the Company announced a strategic agreement for the long-term charter of ten 15,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels to serve ZIM's Asia - US East Coast trade.
Special Dividend
On May 19, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of approximately
Updated Full-Year 2021 Guidance
The Company increased its full-year guidance and expects to generate in 2021 Adjusted EBITDA of between
Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company's 2021 Guidance
A reconciliation of the Company's non-IFRS financial measures included in its full-year 2021 guidance to corresponding IFRS measures is not available on a forward-looking basis. In particular, the Company has not reconciled its Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT because the various reconciling items between such non-IFRS financial measures and such corresponding IFRS measures cannot be determined without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the future costs and expenses for which the Company adjusts, the effect of which may be significant, and all of which are difficult to predict and are subject to frequent change.
Conference Call Details
Management will host a conference call and webcast (along with a slide presentation) to review the results and provide a corporate update today at 8:00 AM ET.
To access the live conference call by telephone, please dial the following numbers: United States +1-855-265-6958 or +1-718-705-8796; Israel +972-3-721-9662; or UK/international +44-121-281-8004. The call (and slide presentation) will be available via live webcast through ZIM's website, located at the following link. Following the conclusion of the call, a replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's website.
About ZIM
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) is a global, asset-light container liner shipping company with leadership positions in the markets where it operates. Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM is one of the oldest shipping liners, with over 75 years of experience, providing customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services with a reputation for industry leading transit times, schedule reliability and service excellence. For additional information, please visit www.zim.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains, or may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968). In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, may include projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. These statements are only predictions based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events or results. There are important factors that could cause the Company's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: market changes in freight, bunker, charter and other rates or prices, new legislation or regulation affecting the Company's operations, new competition and changes in the competitive environment, the outcome of legal proceedings to which the Company is a party, and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption "Risk Factors" in its 2020 Annual Report.
Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform its prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as otherwise required by law.
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company presents non-IFRS measures as additional performance measures as the Company believes that it enables the comparison of operating performance between periods on a consistent basis. These measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for operating income, any other performance measures, or cash flow data, which were prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as measures of profitability or liquidity. Please note that Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account debt service requirements, or other commitments, including capital expenditures, and therefore, does not necessarily indicate the amounts that may be available for the Company's use. In addition, Non-IFRS financial measures, as those presented by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, due to differences in the way these measures are calculated.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in order to reach EBITDA, and further adjusted to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.
Adjusted EBIT is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net and income taxes, in order to reach our results from operating activities, or EBIT, and further adjusted to exclude non-cash charter hire expenses, impairment of assets, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS measure which we define as net cash generated from operating activities plus the net cash generated (used) from investment activities.
See the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT and net cash generated from operating activities to free cash flow under "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures" below.
Investor Relations:
Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
holzman.elana@zim.com
Leon Berman
The IGB Group
212-477-8438
lberman@igbir.com
Media:
Avner Shats
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
shats.avner@zim.com
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | |||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands) | |||||
Three Months ended | Year ended | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Assets | |||||
Vessels | 1,299,718 | 737,047 | 948,004 | ||
Containers and handling equipment | 665,636 | 437,639 | 520,887 | ||
Other tangible assets | 64,466 | 67,877 | 67,133 | ||
Intangible assets | 66,808 | 65,716 | 66,465 | ||
Investments in associates | 13,544 | 9,171 | 8,441 | ||
Other investments | 3,147 | 2,717 | 4,888 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 5,647 | 5,390 | 5,293 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 1,619 | 1,018 | 1,502 | ||
Total non-current assets | 2,120,585 | 1,326,575 | 1,622,613 | ||
Assets classified as held for sale | 10,564 | ||||
Inventories | 86,256 | 56,699 | 52,237 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 700,385 | 306,557 | 520,001 | ||
Other investments | 63,015 | 59,510 | 58,976 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,188,408 | 196,741 | 570,414 | ||
Total current assets | 2,038,064 | 630,071 | 1,201,628 | ||
Total assets | 4,158,649 | 1,956,646 | 2,824,241 | ||
Equity | |||||
Share capital and reserves | 1,992,378 | 1,783,479 | 1,790,794 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (936,101) | (2,053,010) | (1,523,528) | ||
Equity attributable to owners of the Company | 1,056,277 | (269,531) | 267,266 | ||
Non-controlling interests | 3,841 | 4,327 | 7,189 | ||
Total equity | 1,060,118 | (265,204) | 274,455 | ||
Liabilities | |||||
Lease liabilities | 1,055,126 | 659,649 | 811,840 | ||
Loans and other liabilities | 440,196 | 550,265 | 519,471 | ||
Employee benefits | 63,198 | 58,252 | 66,626 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 34,159 | 347 | 339 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,592,679 | 1,268,513 | 1,398,276 | ||
Trade and other payables | 538,717 | 431,223 | 398,876 | ||
Provisions | 25,631 | 16,081 | 21,420 | ||
Contract liabilities | 295,653 | 125,109 | 230,469 | ||
Lease liabilities | 508,154 | 236,835 | 362,176 | ||
Loans and other liabilities | 137,697 | 144,089 | 138,569 | ||
Total current liabilities | 1,505,852 | 953,337 | 1,151,510 | ||
Total liabilities | 3,098,531 | 2,221,850 | 2,549,786 | ||
Total equity and liabilities | 4,158,649 | 1,956,646 | 2,824,241 | ||
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS | |||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) | |||||
Three months ended | Year ended | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Income from voyages and related services | 1,744,335 | 823,215 | 3,991,696 | ||
Cost of voyages and related services | |||||
Operating expenses and cost of services | (880,627) | (698,388) | (2,835,112) | ||
Depreciation | (128,129) | (67,063) | (291,559) | ||
Gross profit | 735,579 | 57,764 | 865,025 | ||
Other operating income | 2,313 | 2,016 | 12,621 | ||
Other operating expenses | (84) | (4) | 4,272 | ||
General and administrative expenses | (55,898) | (35,377) | (163,210) | ||
Share of profits of associates | 1,545 | 497 | 3,341 | ||
Results from operating activities | 683,455 | 24,896 | 722,049 | ||
Net finance expenses | (39,445) | (33,727) | (181,260) | ||
Profit (loss) before income taxes | 644,010 | (8,831) | 540,789 | ||
Income taxes | (54,422) | (3,086) | (16,599) | ||
Profit (loss) for the period | 589,588 | (11,917) | 524,190 | ||
Attributable to: | |||||
Owners of the Company | 587,599 | (13,549) | 517,961 | ||
Non-controlling interests | 1,989 | 1,632 | 6,229 | ||
Profit (loss) for the period | 589,588 | (11,917) | 524,190 | ||
Earnings (loss) per share (US$)* | |||||
Basic earnings (losses) per 1 ordinary share | 5.35 | (0.14) | 5.18 | ||
Diluted earnings (losses) per 1 ordinary share | 5.13 | (0.14) | 4.96 | ||
Weighted average number of shares for | |||||
Basic | 109,777,778 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||
Diluted | 114,508,115 | 100,000,000 | 104,530,892 | ||
(*) Reflect a share split of 1:10 that became effective in 2021, in all presented periods. | |||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands) | |||||
Three months ended | Year ended | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
Profit (loss) for the year | 589,588 | (11,917) | 524,190 | ||
Adjustments for: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 133,585 | 72,133 | 314,185 | ||
Impairment recovery in respect of tangible assets | (4,329) | ||||
Net finance expenses | 39,445 | 33,727 | 181,260 | ||
Share of profits and change in fair value of investees | (2,432) | (497) | (4,143) | ||
Capital gains | (431) | (1,310) | (8,814) | ||
Income taxes | 54,422 | 3,086 | 16,599 | ||
814,177 | 95,222 | 1,018,948 | |||
Change in inventories | (34,019) | 3,643 | 8,105 | ||
Change in trade receivables and other receivables | (174,298) | 2,243 | (204,469) | ||
Change in trade and other payables including contract | 175,698 | 9,203 | 68,670 | ||
Change in provisions and employee benefits | (728) | (7,132) | (2,152) | ||
(33,347) | 7,957 | (129,846) | |||
Dividends received from associates | 711 | 15 | 4,360 | ||
Interest received | 769 | 876 | 2,317 | ||
Income taxes paid | (4,909) | (2,495) | (14,983) | ||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 777,401 | 101,575 | 880,796 | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, intangible | 504 | 1,349 | 6,717 | ||
Acquisition of tangible assets, intangible assets and | (132,998) | (3,561) | (42,641) | ||
Change in other investments and other receivables | (2,061) | (1,241) | 763 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (134,555) | (3,453) | (35,161) | ||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands) | |||||
Three months ended | Year ended | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
Issuance of share capital, net of issuance costs | 205,394 | ||||
Sale and lease back transactions | 8,400 | 9,052 | |||
Repayment of borrowings and lease liabilities | (190,403) | (63,557) | (336,225) | ||
Change in short-term loans | (975) | 3,571 | 6,071 | ||
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests | (2,808) | (3,344) | |||
Interest and other financial expenses paid | (34,851) | (30,467) | (135,952) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (23,643) | (82,053) | (460,398) | ||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 619,203 | 16,069 | 385,237 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 570,414 | 182,786 | 182,786 | ||
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held | (1,209) | (2,114) | 2,391 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the | 1,188,408 | 196,741 | 570,414 | ||
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBIT | |||
(U.S. dollars in millions) | |||
Three months ended | |||
2021 | 2020 | ||
Net income (loss) | 590 | (12) | |
Financial expenses (income), net | 39 | 34 | |
Income taxes | 54 | 3 | |
Operating income (EBIT) | 683 | 25 | |
Non-cash charter hire expenses | 1 | 2 | |
Expenses related to legal contingencies | 4 | 0 | |
Adjusted EBIT | 688 | 27 | |
Adjusted EBIT margin | |||
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA | |||
(U.S. dollars in millions) | |||
Three months ended | |||
2021 | 2020 | ||
Net income (loss) | 590 | (12) | |
Financial expenses (income), net | 39 | 34 | |
Income taxes | 54 | 3 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 134 | 72 | |
EBITDA | 817 | 97 | |
Expenses related to legal contingencies | 4 | 0 | |
Adjusted EBITDA |
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FAQ
What were ZIM's earnings for Q1 2021?
ZIM reported a net income of $589.6 million for Q1 2021.
How much revenue did ZIM generate in the first quarter of 2021?
ZIM generated $1.74 billion in revenue for Q1 2021.
What is the dividend declared by ZIM on May 19, 2021?
ZIM declared a special cash dividend of approximately $238 million, or $2.00 per ordinary share.
What is ZIM's updated full-year guidance for 2021?
ZIM expects adjusted EBITDA for 2021 to be between $2.5 billion and $2.8 billion.
How did ZIM's Q1 2021 performance compare to Q1 2020?
ZIM's Q1 2021 results showed significant improvement, with net income rising and revenues increasing by 112% year-over-year.
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